**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jul 22 00:39:04 2024 Jul 22 00:39:04 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 22 11:40:23 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 22 11:41:44 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 22 11:42:22 Sascha: In September? Jul 22 11:42:22 * Morgan nods a little solemnly Jul 22 11:42:22 That’s unfortunate Jul 22 11:42:22 * Morgan nods Jul 22 11:42:22 Yes, it is Jul 22 11:42:24 Sascha: What will you do if it happens on the day of the service? Jul 22 11:42:26 * Morgan sighs Jul 22 11:42:30 I don't know. What do you think I should do? Jul 22 11:42:32 Sascha: What would Dietlinde tell you to do? Jul 22 11:42:34 She'd tell me I should be with Molly, to welcome our child into the world Jul 22 11:42:36 * Otto nods Jul 22 11:42:38 I think she would Jul 22 11:42:40 We want so very much to be there... Jul 22 11:42:42 *Sascha nods* I hope you can be, but only in a way she’d approve of Jul 22 11:42:44 * Morgan nods Jul 22 11:42:46 Thank you... I was really very worried how you would feel Jul 22 11:42:48 We have to keep going. When I get to heaven, I want to be reunited with her being able to to look her in the eye and say I gave it my all as a husband and father. Jul 22 11:42:50 * Morgan nods Jul 22 11:42:52 We've brought, among others, Emil with us... I was wondering if you'd like to meet him... Jul 22 11:42:54 *Sascha nods* Martha talks about him non-stop Jul 22 11:42:58 Really? Jul 22 11:43:00 S: *she nods* How cute He is, and how much he smiles Jul 22 11:43:02 * Morgan nods, smiling Jul 22 11:43:04 He's such a sweet boy Jul 22 11:44:03 * Molly is now known as Sascha Jul 22 11:44:47 Bring both boys, I’m sure Otto can keep them busier than I can Jul 22 11:45:09 * Morgan nods Jul 22 11:45:15 I will Jul 22 11:46:32 *Otto nods* I would welcome the practice, it’s been a long time since I was chasing Dietlinde around the garden *It’s odd that when he returned here almost a year ago, Otto was hunched like a man of sixty, not sprightly enough to be contemplating chasing young twins around, but he looks very healthy* Jul 22 11:47:10 * Morgan nods, watching him for a moment Jul 22 11:48:55 Your Mother must be delighted too? Jul 22 11:49:01 * Morgan nods Jul 22 11:49:10 She's thrilled... we hadn't expected it to be for some time yet Jul 22 11:50:57 * Sascha smiles Jul 22 11:51:18 How is the pregnancy going? It can’t have been easy with travelling so much Jul 22 11:51:55 Well, we noticed that she was tired a lot while we were in Capperlucia but put it down to the long days and the hot weather... aside from that, its been fine Jul 22 11:54:06 * Sascha nods Jul 22 11:54:20 That’s good. She’s not sick often like Dietlinde was? Jul 22 11:54:45 No... Jul 22 11:55:56 It’s proa boy then Jul 22 11:56:00 probably * Jul 22 11:56:44 Thats my reckoning Jul 22 11:57:53 * Sascha nods Jul 22 11:58:13 You’ll want that for the succession Jul 22 11:58:27 * Morgan nods Jul 22 11:58:36 Aye, it'd calm a lot of people down Jul 22 12:00:51 Dietlinde had hoped she’d given you a son in the hopes your family would be less opposed to her Jul 22 12:00:57 give* Jul 22 12:01:43 * Morgan nods sadly Jul 22 12:02:03 They regret their behaviour greatly Jul 22 12:03:15 * Sascha nods sadly Jul 22 12:03:49 I wish they could have seen all that was good and perfect in her Jul 22 12:05:07 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:05:09 Me too Jul 22 12:06:18 Then she could have lived there and been the Veisgrafin Jul 22 12:06:35 I don't think she'd have liked that, really Jul 22 12:08:14 * Sascha nods Jul 22 12:08:31 Probably not. She just wanted to be happy Jul 22 12:08:51 Otto: *he nods* She was happy, very happy. Jul 22 12:09:02 * Morgan nods a little Jul 22 12:09:05 I hope she was Jul 22 12:11:39 she definitely was. She loved you and Jana so much Jul 22 12:12:43 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:14:41 * Sascha looks at her bump, patting one side that’s sticking out more “She’d have loved her siblings too” Jul 22 12:15:20 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:15:22 Without doubt Jul 22 12:18:14 Otto smiles: Morgan, do you want to see the nursery? Jul 22 12:18:45 * Morgan smiles Jul 22 12:18:48 I'd like that Jul 22 12:19:59 * Sascha is now known as Otto Jul 22 12:21:48 * Otto leads up the stairs to Dietlinde’s old room, but it looks nothing like it once did. The furniture he made is here, the cribs layed out with sheets and blankets, the dresser with nappy clothes and little clothes hung from the picture rail. It looks ready Jul 22 12:22:11 * Morgan looks around, running his hand over one of the cribs before taking a deep breath Jul 22 12:23:13 It looks good Jul 22 12:24:38 * Otto nods Jul 22 12:25:19 It does. *He speaks quieter * I hand on heart believe we wouldn’t be in this position if not for you Jul 22 12:26:23 * Morgan looks at him Jul 22 12:26:36 How do you mean? It wasn't me made you better... Jul 22 12:27:46 No, but it was you that brought her here Jul 22 12:28:07 * Morgan nods a little Jul 22 12:29:37 I wouldn’t have survived this winter. I am sorry for my reaction at the time Jul 22 12:29:55 Its understandable, it really is Jul 22 12:30:40 I haven’t told Sascha how I got well, except that Molly treated me Jul 22 12:30:54 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:31:06 I'm sorry I put you in that position... I think, however, it is the right choice Jul 22 12:31:25 * Otto nods Jul 22 12:31:44 There’s no point in upsetting her, especially now Jul 22 12:32:09 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:32:33 Indeed. Molly really is the best person to help Sascha... Jul 22 12:34:37 * Otto nods Jul 22 12:34:51 whatever it takes to get them all safely through it Jul 22 12:35:24 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:35:41 I think you should know... Edwards daughter is in Sudlachenburg... Jul 22 12:36:44 * Otto nods Jul 22 12:36:53 Martha told us Jul 22 12:37:37 If they or we are coming into the village, I will send a message ahead of time to you? Jul 22 12:41:44 Yes please. Sascha doesn’t go further than the garden now Jul 22 12:41:58 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:42:14 I'll make sure of it. I think Edward is planning to announce her to the village... Jul 22 12:44:21 * Otto nods Jul 22 12:44:52 There’ll be plenty of folks also upset by it Jul 22 12:44:57 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:45:14 I've no doubt... but I don't see that can be helped Jul 22 12:48:22 Nor do I Jul 22 12:49:53 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:50:00 Hopefully my news will be better received Jul 22 12:50:34 * Otto nods Jul 22 12:50:56 People here want to see you prosper and stabilise things Jul 22 12:52:25 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:52:41 I didn't think it was unstable... Jul 22 12:55:21 People got unsettled when you left, no one knew what the future would look like here. We’d all gotten used to the idea that you’d be our next Graf Jul 22 12:56:05 * Morgan nods Jul 22 12:57:37 Hopefully the time we spend here now will ease some worry Jul 22 12:59:10 * Otto nods Jul 22 12:59:24 I reckon so Jul 22 12:59:47 We'll see Jul 22 13:02:11 * Otto nods, leading the way down aga8n Jul 22 13:03:19 * Morgan looks around again before following him down Jul 22 13:05:56 *Sascha has managed to stand up, and she wasn’t joking, she is very big for her height. As she’s not much shorter than Molly, it pops into his head that she could be this big with twins at the end Jul 22 13:06:19 * Morgan looks at her Jul 22 13:06:21 Good lord... Jul 22 13:07:39 *Sascha smiles, flattening her dress to it. He can see the movement on both sides Jul 22 13:08:01 S: I didn’t think it was possible to get this big Jul 22 13:08:22 I see the twins arrive in any room about ten minutes before you do Jul 22 13:09:44 *She nods* I’ll be glad when they’ve come Jul 22 13:10:52 * Morgan nods Jul 22 13:10:56 Not long, I suspect Jul 22 13:12:58 *she nods* Now that you’re here I’ll hope it’s any day Jul 22 13:14:18 * Morgan nods Jul 22 13:14:27 I'll bring the boys by before that Jul 22 13:14:46 * Otto and Sascha nod Jul 22 13:15:07 Sascha: Anytime. I’ll be here Jul 22 13:16:33 * Morgan nods, moving to kiss her cheek Jul 22 13:18:14 *it’s very difficult around her bump Jul 22 13:20:07 * Morgan smiles, looking at her Jul 22 13:20:10 I'll see you soon Jul 22 13:20:33 *she nods, and Otto lets him out where his horse is waiting* Jul 22 13:21:03 * Morgan unties it, mounting up before waving as he starts out towards his childhood home Jul 22 13:23:36 *the familiar route is easy, and he gets to the big house without incident, the lake shiny. A few grooms at dealing with the coaches when he gets to the coachyard next to the gravesyard Jul 22 13:24:42 * Morgan greets them, tying the horse and handing its care off to them Jul 22 13:26:12 *they all welcome him back, getting on with their work* Jul 22 13:26:32 * Morgan heads inside Jul 22 13:32:02 Reinhardt: *the Butler is waiting for him in the main hall* Good afternoon, your Excellency Jul 22 13:32:14 Reinhardt... Jul 22 13:35:27 R: What can I do for you, your Excellency Jul 22 13:35:46 I'm looking for my father... Jul 22 13:38:07 R: He’s in his office, your Excellency Jul 22 13:38:46 * Morgan nods Jul 22 13:38:49 Anything to report? Jul 22 13:40:47 R: No, your Excellency Jul 22 13:41:15 * Morgan nods, inclining his head before heading to his fathers office Jul 22 13:43:15 * Otto is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 22 13:43:31 * Adalbrecht ‘s door is slightly open Jul 22 13:44:19 * Morgan slows, listening a moment Jul 22 13:47:02 *its all quiet Jul 22 13:47:11 * Morgan knocks gently Jul 22 13:49:32 come in Jul 22 13:50:05 * Morgan moves inside, closing the door Jul 22 13:51:34 * Adalbrecht is sat at his desk Jul 22 13:51:42 Good afternoon Jul 22 13:51:52 My lord... Jul 22 13:51:59 * Morgan stands still, watching his father warily Jul 22 13:54:15 * Adalbrecht looks him over Jul 22 13:54:20 What have you done? Jul 22 13:54:41 Nothing that I am aware of... Jul 22 13:55:21 Why are you being so formal then? Jul 22 13:56:19 Courtesy... and, I suppose, I am a little apprehensive that time apart has given you cause to rethink your stance on... what I can do... Jul 22 13:57:40 * Adalbrecht stands up Jul 22 13:57:48 No, it has not. Whiskey? Jul 22 13:58:19 * Morgan nods, looking relieved Jul 22 13:58:24 please Jul 22 14:00:08 * Adalbrecht pours him some and brings it to him Jul 22 14:00:21 Where is your brother? Jul 22 14:00:31 * Morgan takes it Jul 22 14:00:55 Thank you... I don't know actually... I let them go on ahead, I had to speak to Sascha and Otto... Jul 22 14:03:57 * Adalbrecht nods, sitting down and waving Morgan to the other chair Jul 22 14:04:05 How was that? Jul 22 14:05:31 * Morgan sits down Jul 22 14:06:02 It went well... I was hoping we could have a tenants meeting... Jul 22 14:06:30 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:06:43 when would suit? Jul 22 14:07:07 Soon as we can... I'd like to tell them about Emil... and Hirschen... Jul 22 14:08:53 Who? Jul 22 14:09:09 * Morgan smiles Jul 22 14:09:20 That would be what we are currently calling our son... Jul 22 14:11:59 It’s an unusual choice Jul 22 14:12:23 Its complicated... I dreamed for a long while of following a red stag before we discovered the pregnancy... Jul 22 14:13:57 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:14:22 Very well. That is not what we should expect his baptised name to be? Jul 22 14:14:52 No, no... think of it like we call Varick Mauschen and Emil Lammchen... Jul 22 14:16:31 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:16:53 Has the future Veisgraf got a proper name lined up? Jul 22 14:17:17 * Morgan nods a little Jul 22 14:17:37 There are a few choices, but we are -fairly- settled on one Jul 22 14:19:26 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:19:55 It would be unlucky to tell anyone until the child is safely delivered Jul 22 14:21:40 Indeed. We have decided, however, to stick with tradition in that he will have my name as his honour name. Jul 22 14:21:49 * Morgan sips his drink Jul 22 14:22:06 I don't think telling you that is unlucky since I'm fairly sure you know what that is already Jul 22 14:23:47 No, that is tradition and as it should be. It is also common to give the name of another male family member as an honour name for the second, usually the father’s uncle, as your brother has Jul 22 14:24:29 * Morgan nods a little Jul 22 14:27:08 That would mean both my second son and Edwards would both have Hans, though... Jul 22 14:27:21 Or Christopher Jul 22 14:27:49 * Morgan nods Jul 22 14:28:18 Good point. We are keeping something in mind for mothers parents... Jul 22 14:30:31 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:30:41 Fine people, by all accounts Jul 22 14:31:30 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jul 22 14:31:41 Now the quickening has occurred, we are ready to inform people Jul 22 14:32:55 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:33:02 As it should be Jul 22 14:33:25 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Jul 22 14:34:19 Did you wish to speak to Edward? We could call for him... Jul 22 14:35:25 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:35:53 I want to know what his travel plans are Jul 22 14:36:40 Four days, I believe... but I'm sure he would be happy to come tell you... Jul 22 14:38:49 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 14:39:23 *he pulls a bell pull, then sends a servant that way* Jul 22 14:50:43 *Edward arrives five minutes later, looking serious* Father, Morgan. Jul 22 14:57:00 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 22 14:57:06 Edward... Jul 22 14:58:26 Edward looks between them: You sent for me? Jul 22 15:00:04 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 15:00:18 take a seat. whiskey? Jul 22 15:00:51 *Edward nods and does so, but he looks like he’d prefer to be elsewhere* Jul 22 15:01:11 Are we keeping you from something Edward? Jul 22 15:02:40 Ed: I was just showing Mina my room where we will be staying. Jul 22 15:02:59 * Adalbrecht puts the whiskey in front of Edward Jul 22 15:03:33 We have nicer guest rooms for you to share Jul 22 15:04:47 *Edward sips his whiskey* Thank you, Father, we appreciate your hospitality, but we want to share my old room, and it will allow me more time to decide what things I wish to take to with me to Graben Jul 22 15:05:19 * Adalbrecht shrugs “As you wish. Morgan, you are staying in the Veisgraf Wing, I assume” Jul 22 15:05:58 No, I was thinking we could use my old room... Jul 22 15:07:41 why? We spent a great deal refurbishing the Veisgraf Wing for you. Jul 22 15:07:49 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 22 15:08:07 We have no intention of it, father... I'm just ribbing you Jul 22 15:08:24 * Morgan rubs his nose Jul 22 15:08:31 Though there was no need to refurbish it... Jul 22 15:10:39 * Adalbrecht waves a hand “It was outdated before your Mother and I took up residence there when we wed” Jul 22 15:11:23 As you wish father Jul 22 15:12:56 *Edward drinks more of his whiskey* Did your visit go well, brother? Jul 22 15:13:24 * Morgan nods Jul 22 15:13:51 It did, very well... I have told them that if Florrie is to be in the village, we will send word beforehand to them... Jul 22 15:16:03 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 15:16:20 We need to handle it sensitively Jul 22 15:16:28 * Morgan nods Jul 22 15:16:43 The same goes for the rest of the village... many of them will find it... difficult... Jul 22 15:17:06 *Edward nods solemnly* Jul 22 15:19:26 I think... it is something that I can set an example in... if -I- can accept and love her, given everything... surely they can... Jul 22 15:20:17 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 15:20:26 I think we should all attend Jul 22 15:20:40 * Morgan nods Jul 22 15:20:45 I agree. Jul 22 15:22:27 * Morgan looks at his father Jul 22 15:22:31 Have you seen Sascha? Jul 22 15:22:50 Not since before I visited Hafenlohr Jul 22 15:23:12 * Morgan nods ,glancing at Edward Jul 22 15:23:28 She's... -enormous-... her naval enters a room three days before she gets there Jul 22 15:24:45 *Edward smirks, but says nothing* Jul 22 15:25:16 One would hope she goes into confinement soon. Your Mother was quite large with Edward Jul 22 15:25:27 Thats his big head did that Jul 22 15:27:21 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 15:27:38 He did have quite a prominent head as an infant Jul 22 15:28:11 Edward: If you wish more grandchildren, I would suggest you do not tell my wife that, Father Jul 22 15:28:20 * Adalbrecht blushes slightly Jul 22 15:30:39 *Edward glances at Morgan with a smile* Jul 22 15:31:04 Speaking of Mina, will you be staying for her birthday on Wednesday? Jul 22 15:31:23 *Edward nods* We will be departing on Thursday morning Jul 22 15:31:40 * Morgan looks unhappy briefly Jul 22 15:35:02 You won’t have long in Graben before you’re in Fischler for the wedding. I trust you will be careful in the area we had trouble wit( the Schneeskald? Jul 22 15:35:33 They... aren't there... Jul 22 15:36:14 They might return Jul 22 15:36:50 They are on the move... in the general direction of Graben Jul 22 15:37:21 Edward: We will cross at Seeufer, and then go west. Mina gets on well with Westfeld and his wife, so we will be in Westfeld a day or two. Jul 22 15:38:24 * Morgan nods, rubbing his forearm absently Jul 22 15:38:45 I'm told they are migratory... they're not -up- to anything, just... moving. Jul 22 15:39:55 Best to avoid them if it is possible Jul 22 15:40:04 absolutely Jul 22 15:40:33 Edward: Should I anticipate them arriving in Graben? Jul 22 15:40:58 Unlikely I'd say... but... I do have a recommendation, but it'll be hard work and potentially costly Jul 22 15:46:47 Ed: Yes? Jul 22 15:47:29 Your estate is surrounded by iron being driven into the ground. I'd suggest expanding that to the perimeter of the town Jul 22 15:49:16 Edward nods: In most places that would be excessively expensive but we do have our own mines Jul 22 15:49:44 Indeed... probably don't -need- to do it on the side nearest the mountains... its much colder that way Jul 22 15:52:06 *Edward nods, finishing his whiskey* I’ll have it started when I get home Jul 22 15:54:25 * Morgan nods Jul 22 15:58:24 I don't see them being a problem but... it eliminates the worry Jul 22 15:59:01 *they both nod* Jul 22 15:59:21 Ed: was there anything else, Father? Jul 22 15:59:52 * Adalbrecht shakes his head, then looks at Morgan questioningly Jul 22 16:00:29 No, just wanted to present myself to my Graf Jul 22 16:02:54 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 16:03:04 You may both go Jul 22 16:03:30 * Morgan nods, standing up Jul 22 16:03:41 It feels good to be here without the conflict of last time... Jul 22 16:05:53 * Adalbrecht nods, standing Jul 22 16:06:05 *Edward gets up too* Jul 22 16:06:15 I’ll see you both at dinner Jul 22 16:07:56 Yes father... do you know where mother is? Jul 22 16:11:01 Either in her morning room or in the Veisgraf Wing, I would think Jul 22 16:11:24 * Morgan nods Jul 22 16:11:43 Thank you... I, uhhh... I was thinking maybe we could do some work together while I am here... Jul 22 16:12:50 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 22 16:13:11 I would like that Jul 22 16:13:26 * Morgan nods, looking pleased before letting himself and Edward out Jul 22 16:15:41 * Adalbrecht is now known as Edward Jul 22 16:16:15 * Edward looks in the direction of the stairs before looking back to Morgan Jul 22 16:16:22 Is everything well? Jul 22 16:17:03 * Morgan nods Jul 22 16:17:08 Yes... I think so anyway Jul 22 16:18:50 * Edward nods Jul 22 16:19:10 I’ll see you at dinner then... Jul 22 16:19:33 Is something on your mind brother? Or are you just desperate to return to the privacy of your room with your wife? Jul 22 16:21:45 * Edward smiles faintly “Mimi is expecting me” Jul 22 16:22:20 What the hell are you doing standing here then? Bugger off. Jul 22 16:24:04 * Edward chuckles, taking the stairs quickly Jul 22 16:25:47 * Morgan heads off to find his mother Jul 22 16:26:33 * Edward is now known as Verity Jul 22 16:27:04 *he ‘s told she’s gone to the Veisgraf Wing* Jul 22 16:27:54 * Morgan smiles, asking for coffee to be sent before making his way there Jul 22 16:31:38 *it’s quite noisy when he gets there, Varick, Jacques, Florrie, and Emil all running around in the nursery Jul 22 16:32:51 * Morgan watches them for a few moments Jul 22 16:34:57 *Alice is with them, they all seem to be having fun running around Emil who is trying to catch them* Jul 22 16:35:37 * Morgan smiles, moving to Alice Jul 22 16:37:45 You alright love? Jul 22 16:37:57 * Verity nods Jul 22 16:38:01 * Verity is now known as Alice Jul 22 16:38:05 * Alice smiles Jul 22 16:38:14 Glad to be out of the coach! Jul 22 16:38:33 * Morgan nods Jul 22 16:38:40 I'm glad to be off the dullest horse I've ever ridden Jul 22 16:41:34 * Alice nods Jul 22 16:42:03 They’re bringing food up for the children now. Your Mother is in with Molly Jul 22 16:42:26 * Morgan nods, watching the children Jul 22 16:42:35 She's really come out of her shell with them... Jul 22 16:43:55 * Alice smiles Jul 22 16:44:04 This trip’s done her the world of good Jul 22 16:44:26 * Morgan nods Jul 22 16:44:30 I think so... Jul 22 16:50:00 * Alice nods, swooping in to catch Emil just before he falls Jul 22 16:50:22 V: Vati, this is the best day ever! Jul 22 16:50:28 Is it? Why's that? Jul 22 16:51:27 V: Because Jacques is here to play with Jul 22 16:52:09 * Morgan nods Jul 22 16:52:21 I'm glad you're enjoying yourselves Jul 22 16:53:02 V: We are! *Florrie tries to push Varick over* Jul 22 16:54:52 * Alice sets Emil back on his feet Jul 22 16:55:06 Florrie, be nice. Jul 22 16:55:20 * Morgan kneels down, looking at Florrie Jul 22 16:55:24 What was that for sweetheart? Jul 22 16:55:40 *Florrie laughs, coming to Morgan and trying to push him over* Ballhead fall! Jul 22 16:56:55 Oh really? Jul 22 16:57:08 * Morgan goes over, lifting her with him as he goes Jul 22 16:58:05 *Florrie laughs, hugging him* no drop me, Ballhead! Jul 22 16:58:25 I won't drop you sweetheart Jul 22 17:00:12 F: Okay Ballhead Jul 22 17:00:43 *Verity and Molly come in* Jul 22 17:00:58 V: Dear boy, there you are Jul 22 17:01:07 * Morgan rolls back to his knees, putting Florrie down Jul 22 17:01:17 I am indeed mother Jul 22 17:04:00 *Verity hugs him* How was your trip, dear boy? *over her shoulder, he can see Molly watching him, looking for signs in his expression of how he’s faring* Jul 22 17:04:18 * Morgan hugs his mother, kissing her cheek Jul 22 17:04:35 It was long and tedious... I rather think I've borrowed a horse with the personality of a thumb tack Jul 22 17:06:41 *Verity laughs* Oh dear boy! Jul 22 17:09:01 How are you mother? Jul 22 17:09:23 V: I am very happy to have you all home again Jul 22 17:10:48 * Morgan nods, standing up Jul 22 17:11:01 I've asked father to arrange a tenants meeting... Jul 22 17:11:51 *Verity smiles* That will be nice, everyone can meet Emil Jul 22 17:12:24 *Emil looks around at his name, then toddles towards Verity who smiles* Jul 22 17:13:21 [you have not told her of the quickening?] Jul 22 17:14:21 [no, my love, I thought you’d wish to, I know it’s special] Jul 22 17:14:36 * Morgan nods a little Jul 22 17:14:49 Yes and... well, its time they knew about Hirschen... Jul 22 17:16:31 *Verity smiles warmly* Oh! Have you had the quickening?! Jul 22 17:16:47 -I- haven't... Jul 22 17:17:14 *Verity looks to Molly who nods, looking very proud* Jul 22 17:17:31 V: That’s wonderful news! *she hugs Morgan again* Jul 22 17:18:17 * Morgan smiles, hugging her Jul 22 17:20:01 V: Congratulations, dear boy! *she lets go, hugging Molly* I am very happy for you both Jul 22 17:20:23 * Morgan smiles, watching the two of them Jul 22 17:22:28 *Molly smiles* Thank you Jul 22 17:23:56 *Verity lets go, touching Molly’s stomach* It’s such a beautiful time in a woman’s life, and he’s growing so well Jul 22 17:24:46 *Molly looks a little surprised, but smiles* He is Jul 22 17:25:49 * Morgan glances at Alice Jul 22 17:27:02 * Alice smiles at Morgan Jul 22 17:29:18 I have already told Sascha and Otto... Jul 22 17:29:55 * Alice nods Jul 22 17:30:02 What do you need me to do? Jul 22 17:30:47 If she's taken into town, we'll send word beforehand so they can stay home... mind you, Sascha isn't exactly running all over the village Jul 22 17:32:17 M: Is Sascha unwell? Jul 22 17:33:16 No, she's just massive... I reckon her belly button arrives in a room a few days before se does Jul 22 17:34:37 *Molly nods* Twins do take up a lot of room Jul 22 17:35:14 * Morgan nods Jul 22 17:35:17 You can see them moving about Jul 22 17:36:03 * Alice smiles Jul 22 17:36:18 It shouldn’t be too long before you can see that with Molly Jul 22 17:36:46 No... I remember it with Dietlinde, too... but Sascha, its -remarkably- obvious... Jul 22 17:36:50 [its almost creepy] Jul 22 17:37:35 [oh... is it?] Jul 22 17:38:00 *two maids come in with food for the children and some coffee* Jul 22 17:39:15 [just a little... its wonderful and beautiful... until you see a foot] Jul 22 17:40:35 * Alice starts getting the children around their table Jul 22 17:40:58 [it won’t put you off though?] Jul 22 17:41:18 [not at all...] Jul 22 17:41:23 *Verity gets Emil into the highchair* Jul 22 17:41:30 [thank goodness!] Jul 22 17:43:10 * Morgan moves next to Molly Jul 22 17:44:16 * Alice is now known as Molly Jul 22 17:45:38 * Molly smiles, gently touching his arm. Now that he’s spoken to Sascha, Otto, and his Father, the scent of her hits him like a ton of bricks Jul 22 17:47:12 * Morgan licks his lips briefly, looking away from the others Jul 22 17:48:28 * Molly smiles a little more, and moves in between him and the others Jul 22 17:49:32 Mauschen, why don’t you tell Grandma about the weddings? Jul 22 17:50:31 *Though she’s technically shielding him, she’s not far enough away to resolve the issue of being able to smell her* Jul 22 17:51:08 [oh dear] Jul 22 17:51:44 [are you alright, my love?] Jul 22 17:52:05 [uhhh... yes...] Jul 22 17:52:33 [do we need to take a moment?] Jul 22 17:52:52 * Morgan nods a little Jul 22 17:54:10 *Varick starts chatting away, so Molly quietly says* Excuse us, we’ll be back soon Jul 22 17:54:45 *Alice nods, smiling a little* We’re fine here, take as long as you need Jul 22 17:55:00 [that won't be much] Jul 22 17:55:08 * Morgan takes Molly's hand, leading her from the room Jul 22 17:59:18 * Molly keeps a firm grip as they go down the hall, around the corner, a bit further, and into the bedroom that they usually use here, where he took her virginity* Jul 22 18:00:01 I’ve missed you today... Jul 22 18:01:11 * Morgan nods Jul 22 18:01:13 And I you Jul 22 18:02:27 * Molly pushes the door shut Jul 22 18:02:36 All is well now? Jul 22 18:05:47 I think so, yes... Sascha has invited us to bring the boys... Jul 22 18:08:07 * Molly nods, tucking under his chin and embracing him. It’s sweet, but there’s no way it’s as innocent as it seems when he knows she knows the scent of her is causing him frustration Jul 22 18:08:17 that’ll be nice Jul 22 18:08:24 * Morgan nods,swallowing hard Jul 22 18:09:44 And with your Father, that went well too? *she gently nuzzles her crown beneath his chin, the roots of her hair smelling of it* Jul 22 18:11:00 * Morgan nods Jul 22 18:11:02 It did Jul 22 18:11:20 That’s good... it’s a weight off your mind... Jul 22 18:12:16 * Morgan nods Jul 22 18:12:20 It is, yes Jul 22 18:12:55 * Molly nuzzles him again Jul 22 18:13:11 Do you need a few minutes alone to calm down? Jul 22 18:13:22 Alone?! Jul 22 18:14:29 mmhmm... deep breaths, thinking of distracting things like accounting and ledgers? *she gently kisses the side of his neck* Jul 22 18:14:53 That is cruel... Jul 22 18:17:35 Are you not enjoying it? Jul 22 18:18:06 If I wasn't so... Jul 22 18:18:32 * Molly smiles against his neck before licking it “...so...?” Jul 22 18:19:34 -desperate- Jul 22 18:20:37 mmm... I think we need to do something about that, don’t you? Jul 22 18:21:07 * Morgan nods Jul 22 18:21:08 Please Jul 22 18:23:28 * Molly moves a hand round between them, gently cupping him through the fabric, kissing his neck again Jul 22 18:26:57 * Morgan gently grinds against her hand Jul 22 18:30:12 * Molly very gently bites, grasping him firmer Jul 22 18:30:35 * Morgan moans Jul 22 18:31:38 *she undoes his placket, returning to just kissing and licking his neck gently Jul 22 18:32:20 * Morgan reaches between them, holding the base of his cock Jul 22 18:33:29 * Molly makes a little sound of surprise before she lightly strokes his fingers. She sucks softly on his neck Jul 22 18:33:53 * Morgan makes a slight noise, before whispering "please" Jul 22 18:34:34 * Molly speaks softly “tell me what to do.” Jul 22 18:35:01 * Morgan blushes hard Jul 22 18:35:46 * Molly brushes her palm over his tip Jul 22 18:36:04 Your... your mouth... Jul 22 18:37:13 * Molly nods, gathering her skirts so she can kneel at his feet “you want me here on my knees for you?” Jul 22 18:37:25 * Morgan nods Jul 22 18:37:26 please... Jul 22 18:38:19 * Molly smiles, watching up at him as she brushes her tongue over his tip this time Jul 22 18:38:47 * Morgan watches her, his brows coming together Jul 22 18:40:15 * Molly curls her tongue beneath his head, pressing the soft heat of it against that extremely sensitive spot Jul 22 18:40:34 * Morgan 's head rolls back Jul 22 18:41:54 * Molly takes the opportunity to suddenly take him into her mouth, deep enough for her lips to meet his fingers where he’s holding himself Jul 22 18:42:09 * Morgan gasps before moaning deeply Jul 22 18:43:24 * Molly slides her tongue from beneath his erection further out, flicking it gently against his index finger Jul 22 18:43:45 * Morgan moans again, letting go of his erection Jul 22 18:44:27 * Molly sinks deeper, and it is her tonsils that brush his tip Jul 22 18:44:44 Oh.... Yes.... Jul 22 18:45:43 * Molly moves back a fraction to make an mmhmm noise before she takes him there again and grinds Jul 22 18:45:56 Oh god Jul 22 18:46:50 * Molly smiles around him, pushing deeper into that tight squeeze between them Jul 22 18:47:31 * Morgan moans, putting a hand to her head Jul 22 18:48:42 * Molly pulls back a little to breathe again, but very soon he’s there again, and deeper, curving down into the top of her throat Jul 22 18:49:05 * Morgan nods a little, looking down at her Jul 22 18:50:02 *he can just see her eyes, her mouth filled and stretched by his manhood Jul 22 18:50:43 * Morgan moans as he watches her, a hand moving to the back of her head Jul 22 18:51:17 * Molly nods a little, going deeper, lips almost meeting his groin Jul 22 18:52:10 * Morgan puts some pressure on the back of her head before pushing his hips forward slowly Jul 22 18:53:00 * Molly nods a little again, meeting his body and then grinding her throat around him Jul 22 18:53:25 * Morgan groans, letting her head go and backing up a little Jul 22 18:54:00 * Molly breathes again, then takes him back in Jul 22 18:54:40 * Morgan mutters "fuck thats good" Jul 22 18:55:05 [this is what you want?] Jul 22 18:56:34 * Morgan nods Jul 22 18:57:37 * Molly withdraws, then takes him in rougher Jul 22 18:57:54 * Morgan grunts Jul 22 18:57:57 God yes... Jul 22 18:59:17 * Molly nods a little and repeats it, a fast and hard entry through the soft wetness of her mouth, and right back deep into her tight throat Jul 22 19:00:40 Shit... thats so good Jul 22 19:01:21 * Molly does it again and again, relentless Jul 22 19:01:42 * Morgan gasps Jul 22 19:02:01 God thats... shit, soon... Jul 22 19:03:40 * Molly nods slightly, slowing a little at the bottom of the movement to grind against his groin too Jul 22 19:05:36 * Morgan groans, swelling in her throat Jul 22 19:07:33 [fuck you get so wonderfully big and hard like that!] *she keeps deep, making a swallowing motion that feels like her throat is trying to milk the cum from him* Jul 22 19:08:11 * Morgan swears as his cum starts to flow into her throat Jul 22 19:09:36 * Molly lovingly strokes the back of his legs, gently tightening her throat around him Jul 22 19:10:43 * Morgan groans, taking hold of the back of her head and grinding into her throat a moment before letting go and pulling out Jul 22 19:11:16 * Molly draws a deep breath, smiling Jul 22 19:12:21 Oh god... Jul 22 19:12:44 That has scratched that particular itch for a little while? Jul 22 19:12:53 * Morgan nods Jul 22 19:12:57 Yes... yes it has Jul 22 19:13:28 Until bedtime, I would think? Jul 22 19:14:10 Uhhh... we'll see Jul 22 19:16:33 * Molly nods, lifting the bottom of her blouse to dry her mouth on, which gives him a flash of her bump with the tan line down it Jul 22 19:17:43 * Morgan reaches out, brushing his fingers over her belly Jul 22 19:18:32 * Molly shivers Jul 22 19:18:49 mmm... that’s very nice, my love Jul 22 19:19:04 * Morgan smiles Jul 22 19:19:06 Good Jul 22 19:19:38 * Molly gently kisses him Jul 22 19:23:07 I hope now that these issues have been put to bed you’ll have more need to put me to bed... Jul 22 19:24:48 * Morgan nods Jul 22 19:24:50 I imagine so Jul 22 19:25:57 * Molly nods “I should get ready to nurse Emil, I’m already going to need to change my dress for dinner” Jul 22 19:26:10 Ah, yes... I'm sorry... Jul 22 19:29:03 Sorry? Jul 22 19:29:37 Well, if not for my... uhhh.. need... you wouldn't have needed to Jul 22 19:37:50 No, it’s just that sometimes they get set off a little when I get aroused, that’s all Jul 22 19:38:20 oh... oh I see... Jul 22 19:40:44 * Molly smiles Jul 22 19:41:07 I am glad of your need, my love. It pleases me. Jul 22 19:41:48 * Morgan nods Jul 22 19:42:23 Useful... Jul 22 19:42:51 is it? Jul 22 19:43:20 Be a bit of a nuisance if it didn't please you Jul 22 19:44:07 * Molly smiles Jul 22 19:44:46 I suppose if I had an awful, unattractive husband it would be Jul 22 19:47:08 * Morgan nods Jul 22 19:48:40 But fortunately I have you, and fortunately you have me, and I am happy to satisfy your needs whenever you wish Jul 22 19:49:40 * Morgan nods Jul 22 19:49:42 I am glad of that Jul 22 19:50:54 * Molly nods “It is far preferable to the other night when we were interrupted?” Jul 22 19:51:07 * Morgan nods Jul 22 19:51:09 Absolutely it is Jul 22 19:52:25 * Molly smiles “That was arousing for me too, in its own way. Shall we rejoin the others?” her smile becomes playful Jul 22 19:53:21 Uhh... what about your blouse Jul 22 19:55:41 There’s little point changing it until he’s fed, you know how when your mouth is upon one the other tends to flow a little too. Jul 22 19:55:51 * Morgan nods Jul 22 19:55:54 Alright love... Jul 22 19:57:46 * Molly smiles Jul 22 19:58:11 should I put on more perfume? Jul 22 19:58:18 Might be an idea love Jul 22 19:59:50 * Molly goes to the dresser to do so Jul 22 20:00:10 You’d like to at least finish eating first? Jul 22 20:02:41 * Morgan nods Jul 22 20:02:43 Quite so Jul 22 20:02:54 Before I start eating something else... Jul 22 20:03:14 * Molly giggles Jul 22 20:03:52 At the dining table?! That would be very scandalous! Jul 22 20:04:45 * Morgan nods Jul 22 20:04:46 Indeed Jul 22 20:06:47 And we wouldn’t do anything like that... Jul 22 20:07:18 I think we both know -that- is horseshoe Jul 22 20:07:29 * Molly smiles Jul 22 20:07:45 We wouldn’t do it on your Father’s dinning table... Jul 22 20:09:24 -probably- not Jul 22 20:10:06 Not whilst anyone was watching Jul 22 20:10:40 no... Jul 22 20:12:19 * Molly kisses his cheek “Unlike in Jura...” Jul 22 20:12:46 * Morgan blushes Jul 22 20:12:48 quite Jul 22 20:14:41 * Molly nods, watching him a long moment with a suggestive look before she says “come on, my love” Jul 22 20:15:13 Maybe later I will... oh... you mean lets go... Jul 22 20:16:01 * Molly smiles warmly Jul 22 20:16:11 I’d actively encourage you to do both. Jul 22 20:16:41 * Morgan nods Jul 22 20:16:45 lets... lets join the others Jul 22 20:19:34 * Molly giggles “Mmmhmm. Perhaps you might like to cover up that part of you that brings me so much joy first...” Jul 22 20:19:52 * Morgan blushes, doing up his placket Jul 22 20:21:09 * Molly nods, heading towards the door Jul 22 20:22:08 Oh, and once I’ve sat down to nurse, I’d be needing a new skirt for dinner anyway... Jul 22 20:23:15 * Morgan nods Jul 22 20:23:33 Lets go back to the others love... Jul 22 20:24:30 * Molly nods, opening the door Jul 22 20:26:22 * Morgan moves to her, offering his hand Jul 22 20:27:34 * Molly takes it, squeezing. She gives him a very fond glance Jul 22 20:27:55 I love you, liebes herz, so very much Jul 22 20:28:02 And I you blossom Jul 22 20:29:59 * Molly nods Jul 22 20:30:06 lead the way, my love Jul 22 20:30:28 * Morgan nods, leading him back the way they came Jul 22 20:35:52 *The children are still eating nicely. Verity is helping Emil and Alice is helping Florrie* Jul 22 20:37:17 * Morgan smiles, watching them Jul 22 20:39:26 V: Vati, we don’t want to go to bed when the babies go to bed. Jul 22 20:40:17 No? Why's that? Jul 22 20:40:20 *Jacques looks quiet and shy as usual* Jul 22 20:41:04 V: Because we’re older than Florrie and Emil, and we should be allowed to stay up later, not go to bed at the same time as them Jul 22 20:41:20 I see... and what do you intend to do? Jul 22 20:41:25 *Florrie pouts* I not a baby, Varick! I’m big girl! Jul 22 20:41:53 *Emil grins* Bark! url! Jul 22 20:42:09 * Molly tries not to laugh, as do Alice and Verity Jul 22 20:42:42 V: You are only two years old. That’s a baby. Jul 22 20:42:45 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 22 20:42:51 Varick... be nice Jul 22 20:43:11 *Florrie looks very angry* You’re poohead, Varick! Jul 22 20:43:31 [oh my god.] Jul 22 20:44:02 *Alice looks embarrassed* Florrie, say sorry, that’s rude. Jul 22 20:44:42 *Varick looks torn between engaging in this and behaving nicely, looking between Morgan and Verity* Jul 22 20:45:09 *Florrie gets up, stamping her foot* No! No sorry! Jul 22 20:45:32 * Morgan watches Varick before getting down on the floor, coming to eye level with Florrie Jul 22 20:46:28 I know you're angry... its alright to be angry, everyone is sometimes... but its not kind to be mean in what we say, and you are a kind big girl... Jul 22 20:46:44 *Florrie watches him defiantly. For the first time, she seems to look nothing like Jana at all, the expression so much older and unfamiliar* No! Jul 22 20:47:29 No? You don't want to be a kind girl? Jul 22 20:47:45 F: No! No kind! Not a baby! Jul 22 20:48:00 Am I kind? Jul 22 20:48:18 *Florrie grudgingly nods* Jul 22 20:48:42 But I'm not a baby... Jul 22 20:50:29 * Molly is now known as Florrie Jul 22 20:50:38 No, you Ballhead Jul 22 20:50:44 * Morgan nods Jul 22 20:51:07 I'm a big boy... I'm kind and a big boy... so you can be kind and a big girl at the same time too Jul 22 20:51:24 * Florrie huffs Jul 22 20:51:35 I not baby, Varick. Jul 22 20:51:59 *Varick nods* You’re not a baby. Jul 22 20:52:17 * Morgan smiles at him, nodding a little Jul 22 20:52:33 See, Varick thinks you're a big girl... Jul 22 20:53:24 * Florrie nods “okay” Jul 22 20:53:41 Now, would you like to be kind too, and say sorry? Jul 22 20:55:00 Thats part of being a big girl or boy too Jul 22 20:55:53 * Florrie nods Jul 22 20:55:57 Sorry Jul 22 20:57:28 Varick: I’m sorry too, Florrie. Tomorrow we can play your game where I’m the farmer and you’re the wife, and Mama is the ugly old witch, and Vati is Doctor Ballhead, and Heinzharold is the farty bear Jul 22 20:57:46 [I think I preferred them arguing!] Jul 22 20:58:23 * Morgan leans back on his heels, glancing at his mother Jul 22 20:58:27 * Florrie smiles “Eel be baby, you change stinky baby” Jul 22 20:58:44 *Verity is smiling at him, nodding slightly* Jul 22 21:00:28 * Morgan rocks backward a little, getting to his feet Jul 22 21:00:47 I'm pleased with you both... you've been very grown up Jul 22 21:03:24 * Florrie sits back down to eat. Verity stands “Might I have a moment, dear boy?” Jul 22 21:05:02 * Morgan nods Jul 22 21:05:04 Of course mother Jul 22 21:06:37 * Morgan excuses them, opening the door for his mother Jul 22 21:07:17 * Florrie is now known as Verity Jul 22 21:07:33 * Verity goes out with him after saying goodnight to the children Jul 22 21:07:55 * Morgan closes the door, waiting to be told where to go Jul 22 21:08:37 * Verity just stays in the hall Jul 22 21:09:13 I wanted to tell you you were wonderful with the children then, and how proud I am of you Jul 22 21:09:28 * Morgan bows his head a little Jul 22 21:09:36 Thank you mother... that means so much Jul 22 21:11:43 * Verity stretches to kiss his forehead “I’ll let you get back to the children, dear boy” Jul 22 21:12:20 Before you go... Jul 22 21:13:31 Yes? Jul 22 21:14:06 I need your mirrors... since father is willing to accept them, I need to make a show of giving them again so he doesn't realise you've had them all this time... Jul 22 21:15:18 * Verity nods Jul 22 21:15:29 I’ll bring them to dinner Jul 22 21:15:43 Discreetly so he does not realise... Jul 22 21:16:05 of course, dear boy Jul 22 21:16:50 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek Jul 22 21:16:59 I'll see you at dinner Jul 22 21:18:09 * Verity nods, going down the hall Jul 22 21:18:19 * Morgan watches her for a moment before going back in Jul 22 21:20:21 *the atmosphere is calmer, the only shouting is Emil’s “Bees!” Jul 22 21:21:43 * Morgan looks at the children before looking to Jacques Jul 22 21:21:47 Enjoying it so far? Jul 22 21:22:09 *Jacques nods* Yes, milord Jul 22 21:22:31 Not too homesick? Jul 22 21:23:50 J: no, milord Jul 22 21:23:54 * Morgan smiles Jul 22 21:24:05 Excellent. Jul 22 21:24:40 [do you want to get the mirror that goes to Walder so he can leave a message?] Jul 22 21:25:18 *Molly gets Emil out and takes him to a chair to nurse* Jul 22 21:25:32 * Morgan nods, going to get it Jul 22 21:27:56 *Walder has already left a note asking for them to let him know they arrived safely* Jul 22 21:28:09 * Morgan smiles, bringing it through to Jacques Jul 22 21:28:14 I think your father is missing you Jul 22 21:30:22 *Jacques reads it* I miss him, but can I write a note to say I’m okay please, milord? Jul 22 21:31:01 Of course, thats why I've brought it in Jul 22 21:32:00 V: I’ll get a pencil! Jul 22 21:32:24 *Varick goes to do this. Florrie comes to Morgan* Jul 22 21:32:28 * Verity is now known as Florrie Jul 22 21:32:32 See Vati? Jul 22 21:32:50 He's somewhere in the house sweetheart Jul 22 21:36:12 * Florrie tries to climb up Morgan Jul 22 21:36:29 * Morgan helps her up Jul 22 21:38:21 * Florrie hugs him “Find Vati?” Jul 22 21:41:40 [this is awkward] Jul 22 21:43:46 [why, my love?] Jul 22 21:44:11 [he was enjoying some time with Mina] Jul 22 21:44:19 You want to find your Vati? Or mine? Jul 22 21:44:42 [his daughter wants him though] Jul 22 21:44:51 find my Vati Jul 22 21:44:57 * Morgan nods, looking to Alice Jul 22 21:45:04 You mind if I take her? Jul 22 21:48:02 *Alice shakes her head* that’s fine Jul 22 21:48:43 * Morgan nods, heading for the door Jul 22 21:51:20 * Florrie is very good as he carries her from the Veisgraf Wing to the main house, but as he’s going towards Edward’s room he catches sight of himself in a mirror, carrying the girl who looks like his daughter in the home she should have been able to live it, Jul 22 21:51:55 * Morgan bites the inside of his cheek hard Jul 22 21:54:03 * Florrie looks at him, then touches that cheek “what eating?” Jul 22 21:55:37 Nothing sweetheart... you like your grandpa's house? Jul 22 21:57:22 * Florrie looks around “Very big” Jul 22 21:58:13 * Morgan nods, moving toward Edwards room Jul 22 21:58:30 It is... big gardens too... maybe your grandma can show you tomorrow? Jul 22 21:59:25 * Florrie nds Jul 22 21:59:30 I make flowers Jul 22 21:59:35 * Morgan nods Jul 22 21:59:37 That'll be nice Jul 22 22:00:06 * Florrie looks around as they go, and they get there easily Jul 22 22:00:19 * Morgan knocks Jul 22 22:03:56 * Florrie is now known as Edward Jul 22 22:04:02 Come in Jul 22 22:04:21 * Morgan opens the door a little, just enough to see through Jul 22 22:04:27 I have a small visitor for you... Jul 22 22:05:54 * Edward and Mina are sat in chairs at the table with a pile of letters Jul 22 22:06:18 do you? Jul 22 22:07:08 * Morgan nods, nudging the door open further Jul 22 22:09:02 * Edward gets up, coming to take her “There’s my Princess!” Jul 22 22:09:53 * Morgan lets go Jul 22 22:11:21 *Florrie hugs him. Mina glances at them a minute before carefully tidying away the letters* Jul 22 22:11:46 * Morgan looks at Mina Jul 22 22:11:52 You alright little sister? Jul 22 22:13:26 *Mina nods* I am, thank you Jul 22 22:14:26 * Morgan nods Jul 22 22:14:33 The journey was tedious Jul 22 22:16:06 *She nods. Edward takes Florrie to look out of the window, talking to her about the lake* It is worse when one has less enjoyable company, but the days still seem long, don’t they? Jul 22 22:16:27 * Morgan nods Jul 22 22:16:42 I'm fairly sure my horse had old spoons for brains Jul 22 22:18:32 *Mina smiles, packing the letters into a pretty box* Your own horse will be out of action for some time now? Jul 22 22:20:30 It didn't feel right, taking him from his mate and foal for so long Jul 22 22:21:35 *She nods, locking the box with a little key* Jul 22 22:22:00 Will you bring him to the Wedding? Jul 22 22:22:28 I hope so... I don't think I could tolerate spending so long on a horse with no personality Jul 22 22:24:40 *Florrie laughs at something Edward quietly says to her. Mina watches them a moment before looking to Morgan* Where will you stay for the wedding? Jul 22 22:25:56 * Morgan frowns Jul 22 22:26:00 I don't actually know... Jul 22 22:27:36 *Mina nods* I am sure there’ll be time to make those arrangements. I will write to His Grace to enquire whether he has any preference for where his future son-in-law’s best man and his family stay Jul 22 22:28:25 * Morgan nods Jul 22 22:28:46 I'm still a little surprised he adopted her Jul 22 22:31:10 *Mina smiles* It is most irregular, but he is the Eisenfurst Jul 22 22:31:25 I think, rather like me, -he- is most irregular Jul 22 22:33:42 *Mina laughs quietly* He is definitely differenct Jul 22 22:34:21 * Morgan nods Jul 22 22:34:24 He is Jul 22 22:35:17 *He hears Edward say “Yes Princess, of course “ Jul 22 22:36:38 * Morgan glances at them Jul 22 22:37:10 * Edward holds her close Jul 22 22:37:30 I am going to take Florrie back and put her to bed Jul 22 22:38:36 * Morgan nods, looking to Mina questioningly Jul 22 22:39:02 *She nods* Yes, Eddie Jul 22 22:39:37 Would you like me to leave you in peace? Jul 22 22:41:27 *Mina shakes her head* I was going to finish my coffee before dressing for dinner Jul 22 22:42:12 Ah, well, you don't need me hanging around then Jul 22 22:42:36 *Mina smiles* I’ll see you at dinner, Morgan Jul 22 22:43:10 * Morgan nods, moving out into the hall Jul 22 22:44:47 * Edward follows, Florrie looking sleepy on his shoulder Jul 22 22:45:07 * Morgan wanders back toward the nursery Jul 22 22:47:12 *She’s asleep when they get to the nursery parlour. The boys are still up playing cards with Alice, but Molly and Emil are gone Jul 22 22:48:00 Molly taken Emil to bed? Jul 22 22:49:23 A: He’s asleep in the crib in there, and she’s gone to take a bath Jul 22 22:50:09 * Morgan nods, sitting down Jul 22 22:51:03 * Edward looks to Alice Jul 22 22:51:20 I’d like to put her to bed Jul 22 22:51:47 *Alice nods* That’s fine, her night clothes are in there Jul 22 22:53:15 * Morgan watches them Jul 22 22:53:43 *Edward carefully takes her through* Jul 22 22:53:48 * Edward is now known as Alice Jul 22 22:54:06 She’s very close to him already Jul 22 22:54:17 * Morgan nods Jul 22 22:54:25 I don't relish Thursday morning Jul 22 22:57:01 * Alice nods Jul 22 22:57:09 It’s going to be difficult for her Jul 22 22:57:16 * Morgan nods Jul 22 22:57:21 Very, I expect Jul 22 22:58:45 * Alice nods Jul 22 22:59:09 Then we’ll be doing it again to say goodbye to the rest of you Jul 22 22:59:23 * Morgan nods, frowning Jul 22 23:00:49 we’ll enjoy the time we have, that’s all we can do Jul 22 23:01:44 * Morgan nods Jul 22 23:01:45 Aye Jul 22 23:23:14 * Alice has quit (Read error: EOF from client)