**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jul 27 00:01:08 2024 Jul 27 00:01:08 *Alice nods* the more the merrier Jul 27 00:01:25 Okay... good... Jul 27 00:03:31 *Florrie smiles* Okay Ballhead Jul 27 00:03:47 Thank you sweetheart Jul 27 00:06:37 *Florrie offers him some of her toast, but Emil snatches it from her hand and stuffs it in his mouth* Jul 27 00:08:05 Oh... thank you sweetheart, that was very kind of you to offer Jul 27 00:08:48 Oh Lammchen, that was not for you! Jul 27 00:09:00 F: Eel eat my toast! Jul 27 00:09:12 * Morgan nods Jul 27 00:09:18 Would you like some more sweetheart? Jul 27 00:09:25 *Florrie nods* Jul 27 00:09:47 * Morgan nods, looking at the tray Jul 27 00:11:45 *there’s plenty, and jam* Jul 27 00:11:57 * Morgan gets her another piece, handing it to her Jul 27 00:14:08 *Florrie eats it. There’s peace in the nursery again, and he spots Molly idly rubbing one side of her belly* Jul 27 00:14:38 [you okay?] Jul 27 00:16:27 [yes, he was just fluttering around a little] Jul 27 00:17:14 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 27 00:17:45 Jacques, would you like me to arrange a time after the baptism for you to speak with your father? Jul 27 00:19:14 J: yes please Jul 27 00:19:23 * Morgan nods Jul 27 00:19:32 I'll leave a note before we go to the meeting Jul 27 00:21:57 J: Thank you, milord Jul 27 00:22:10 * Morgan nods, eating a piece of toast Jul 27 00:47:32 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 27 01:26:02 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 27 04:04:04 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 27 04:05:50 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 27 07:45:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 27 07:46:25 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 27 14:50:05 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 27 15:24:37 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 27 15:25:25 V: Oh okay. I’ll do it Jul 27 15:25:25 Thank you son... we'll see where you will stand... Jul 27 15:25:25 F: Varick stand with me. Jul 27 15:25:25 * Morgan nods, looking at Alice Jul 27 15:25:25 To her left? Jul 27 15:25:28 *Alice nods* the more the merrier Jul 27 15:25:30 Okay... good... Jul 27 15:25:32 *Florrie smiles* Okay Ballhead Jul 27 15:25:34 Thank you sweetheart Jul 27 15:25:36 *Florrie offers him some of her toast, but Emil snatches it from her hand and stuffs it in his mouth* Jul 27 15:25:38 Oh... thank you sweetheart, that was very kind of you to offer Jul 27 15:25:40 Oh Lammchen, that was not for you! Jul 27 15:25:42 F: Eel eat my toast! Jul 27 15:25:44 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:25:46 Would you like some more sweetheart? Jul 27 15:25:48 *Florrie nods* Jul 27 15:25:50 * Morgan nods, looking at the tray Jul 27 15:25:54 *there’s plenty, and jam* Jul 27 15:25:56 * Morgan gets her another piece, handing it to her Jul 27 15:25:58 *Florrie eats it. There’s peace in the nursery again, and he spots Molly idly rubbing one side of her belly* Jul 27 15:26:00 [you okay?] Jul 27 15:26:02 [yes, he was just fluttering around a little] Jul 27 15:26:04 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 27 15:26:06 Jacques, would you like me to arrange a time after the baptism for you to speak with your father? Jul 27 15:26:08 J: yes please Jul 27 15:26:10 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:26:12 I'll leave a note before we go to the meeting Jul 27 15:26:14 J: Thank you, milord Jul 27 15:26:16 * Morgan nods, eating a piece of toast Jul 27 15:27:31 *The children are left in the care of the maids for the adults to go to breakfast. Molly walks with Alice and Uinise, Claudia walks with Morgan Jul 27 15:27:36 * Molly is now known as Claudia Jul 27 15:27:37 hey Jul 27 15:27:45 mornin Jul 27 15:30:15 how are you? Jul 27 15:31:02 Been better, been worse... you? Jul 27 15:31:56 yeah, I’m okay. how was last night? Jul 27 15:32:11 Last night? Jul 27 15:33:36 your nightmares? Jul 27 15:33:42 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:33:43 awful Jul 27 15:36:03 * Claudia nods Jul 27 15:36:18 Having a bad spell at the moment, aren’t you Jul 27 15:36:26 * Morgan nods a little Jul 27 15:36:29 yes... yes I am Jul 27 15:38:59 * Claudia looks around them as they walk outside towards the main doors. the women are far enough ahead not to hear them Jul 27 15:39:07 Do you want to talk about it? Jul 27 15:39:27 * Morgan takes a deep breath Jul 27 15:41:00 I'd married Mina when I was younger... wasn't there when Kaufmann wanted to attack that cavalry unit so most of them died. Me and Holzheim got there after the fact and I fended off some wolves... got promoted... tracked Dau to a village, preparing to capture him and failed to stop him burning the place... Jul 27 15:41:25 * Morgan takes another deep breath Jul 27 15:41:59 Months of fighting, Mina pregnant but I cant get home to see her, more fighting... letter comes saying she fell off a horse and lost the baby... a girl... Jul 27 15:42:22 Fuck. Jul 27 15:42:34 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:43:00 I'm far from home, finding that out in a letter, and I cant even be there for her... I'm more or less alone with it. Jul 27 15:44:08 That’s awful Jul 27 15:45:17 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:45:24 Yeah, I think so too Jul 27 15:46:49 how you doing now? Jul 27 15:47:03 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 15:47:20 Trying to not let it get to me too much Jul 27 15:47:41 only thing you can do Jul 27 15:47:47 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:47:57 I haven't told Molly.. I don't want today tainted by it Jul 27 15:48:06 * Claudia nods Jul 27 15:48:16 She’d only be fretting over you Jul 27 15:49:05 Yeah... she's already fretting as it is Jul 27 16:12:41 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 27 16:26:36 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 27 16:27:04 how you doing now? Jul 27 16:27:04 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 16:27:04 Trying to not let it get to me too much Jul 27 16:27:04 only thing you can do Jul 27 16:27:04 * Morgan nods Jul 27 16:27:06 I haven't told Molly.. I don't want today tainted by it Jul 27 16:27:08 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:27:10 She’d only be fretting over you Jul 27 16:27:12 Yeah... she's already fretting as it is Jul 27 16:28:28 * Molly is now known as Claudia Jul 27 16:28:35 what about? Jul 27 16:29:41 Uhh... she's worried she was too... enthusiastic at expressing her enjoyment... Jul 27 16:30:17 I didn’t hear anything, and I was awake early Jul 27 16:30:28 * Morgan pulls his collar down a little Jul 27 16:30:37 * Claudia looks impressed Jul 27 16:30:39 Ouch! Jul 27 16:30:50 * Morgan nods Jul 27 16:31:23 I let her heal the part that went up by my ear... but there's more on my shoulder, and some fairly big scratches on my back... apparently. Jul 27 16:31:39 you’re as bad as Heinzharold Jul 27 16:32:20 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 16:32:22 I suppose so Jul 27 16:32:56 why not have her heal the rest? Jul 27 16:33:16 Same reason she's happy when I give her a lovebite Jul 27 16:33:28 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:33:33 well... maybe not quite the same Jul 27 16:33:50 But now she’s getting all up in her head? Jul 27 16:35:04 I think I've managed to reassure her enough Jul 27 16:35:22 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:36:15 you need her to get on with what needs to be done without worrying Jul 27 16:36:33 * Morgan nods Jul 27 16:36:34 Exactly Jul 27 16:38:55 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:39:34 Do you want to hear the really stupid dream I had? Jul 27 16:39:48 * Morgan nods Jul 27 16:39:50 Yes,I do Jul 27 16:41:26 We’re all in Graben, I’ve been given the task of looking after Molly, Inga, Mina, and Alice. You’ve all fucked off to do something fun and dangerous, now I’m snowed in with four heavily pregnant women... Jul 27 16:41:42 Right... Jul 27 16:42:25 They’re all complaining because they’re aroused but don’t have their husbands to help them and can’t do it themselves... Jul 27 16:42:42 You didn't... Jul 27 16:42:43 * Claudia watches his reaction Jul 27 16:42:56 Uh huh. They wouldn’t shut up Jul 27 16:43:48 * Morgan starts laughing Jul 27 16:43:55 I mean... come on, it could be worse Jul 27 16:44:45 It was like juggling, by the time I’ve finished on one, another is complaining. I tried teaching them to do it to each other, but no, because -that- would be wrong... Jul 27 16:45:22 * Morgan laughs harder Jul 27 16:45:31 * Claudia chuckles Jul 27 16:46:15 Eventually they’re all completely spent and sleepy, my tongue is killing me, both my hands are killing me... Jul 27 16:46:34 Well, they would be Jul 27 16:46:38 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:47:02 Gets worse. Then I look down, and somehow I’ve gotten pregnant from it myself! Jul 27 16:47:25 * Morgan laughs hard Jul 27 16:47:38 Fairly sure thats not how it works Jul 27 16:47:41 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:48:46 Yeah. When I woke up I’d been lying on a nerve, and my hand’s gotten locked up like... *she shows him her middle and ring fingers bent over* Jul 27 16:50:14 * Morgan nods Jul 27 16:50:17 Uh huh Jul 27 16:52:17 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:52:47 First thing I though was ‘Fuck, that hurts’. Second was ‘Sounds like Morgan’s sort of thing.’ Jul 27 16:53:01 * Morgan blushes Jul 27 16:53:04 Uhh... why? Jul 27 16:55:01 Pregnant women Jul 27 16:55:11 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 16:55:29 Generally speaking, its not an issue Jul 27 16:56:40 * Claudia nods Jul 27 16:57:11 Definitely not my thing. I don’t like what it does to bellybuttons Jul 27 16:57:42 Thats a bit weird Jul 27 16:59:16 there was a lot of them in Capperlucia where it goes shallow and flat, or pops out... nope, not sexy Jul 27 16:59:50 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 16:59:52 Fair enough Jul 27 17:03:25 You disagree, right? Jul 27 17:04:55 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 17:05:01 Cant say Id thought about it Jul 27 17:07:00 * Claudia nods Jul 27 17:07:26 how did it go with Sascha and Otto? Jul 27 17:08:08 Always a bit tough, but they seemed happy for me Jul 27 17:10:44 * Claudia nods Jul 27 17:10:46 relieved? Jul 27 17:11:01 * Morgan nods Jul 27 17:11:03 Immensely Jul 27 17:12:25 * Claudia nods Jul 27 17:12:46 Just got to get over this tenant’s meeting, right? Jul 27 17:12:55 * Morgan nods Jul 27 17:12:58 Gonn' be tough Jul 27 17:14:09 * Claudia nods Jul 27 17:15:18 The people have a lot to take in Jul 27 17:15:34 * Morgan nods Jul 27 17:15:38 Yes, they really do Jul 27 17:18:26 * Claudia shrugs Jul 27 17:18:38 They have to get used to it, like the rest of us did Jul 27 17:18:45 * Morgan nods Jul 27 17:18:55 Yeah.. it'll be tough Jul 27 17:20:02 * Claudia nods Jul 27 17:20:20 After the baptism I’m taking Uinise to the shack Jul 27 17:20:27 * Morgan nods Jul 27 17:20:29 okay Jul 27 17:21:12 * Claudia nods Jul 27 17:22:08 *they get inside and to the breakfast room. Verity, Adalbrecht, Mina, Edward, Jarvie, And Grendlik are already there. Jul 27 17:22:19 * Morgan motions to a member of the staff Jul 27 17:24:22 *a footman bows* Your Excellency Jul 27 17:27:19 * Morgan hands him a note Jul 27 17:27:30 Would you see that is delivered to Sascha and Otto as soon as possible Jul 27 17:30:07 *He inclines his head, leaving the room* Jul 27 17:30:26 *everyone gets seated* Jul 27 17:31:17 * Morgan sits down Jul 27 17:32:15 * Morgan watches his father Jul 27 17:36:32 * Claudia is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 27 17:36:59 * Adalbrecht , as ever, looks very neat and perfectly groomed “Good morning, Morgan” Jul 27 17:37:07 * Morgan inclines his head Jul 27 17:37:18 I was wondering how you plan to handle it all today Jul 27 17:39:59 We will all attend, and I’ll have the people welcome everyone Jul 27 17:41:03 You will make all the announcements? Or will you leave it to us? Jul 27 17:42:16 * Adalbrecht sips his coffee Jul 27 17:42:57 I think it might be good practice for you to do some of that, as a soon-to-be-Graf Jul 27 17:43:31 * Morgan frowns briefly Jul 27 17:43:38 I see... and Edwards news? Jul 27 17:44:27 *Edward looks like he’ll speak, but Adalbrecht talks over him* I will handle that Jul 27 17:44:53 Why? Jul 27 17:45:57 It will seem less like he is begging for their approval Jul 27 17:46:52 *Verity frowns, Alice looks embarrassed, Mina gives nothing away. But Molly looks like she’ll defend Edward* Jul 27 17:47:32 * Morgan sips his coffee Jul 27 17:47:35 I think that a mistake Jul 27 17:49:51 * Adalbrecht frowns “why?” Jul 27 17:52:14 He is not begging for their approval, he is telling them about people he loves... Jul 27 17:53:57 It would be better and more dignified if it came from me. *he watches Morgan firmly* Jul 27 17:55:24 Ed: Brother, I wondered if it would be best coming from you. The people will likely care less about -how- Florrie came to be than that she looks like your daughter Jul 27 17:56:50 * Morgan sips his coffee, watching his father calmly Jul 27 17:58:00 * Adalbrecht doesn’t look happy. Uinise calmly sets down her cup, folding her hands on the table Jul 27 18:00:08 * Morgan nods a little Jul 27 18:00:11 I will tell them Jul 27 18:02:48 * Adalbrecht looks like he’ll argue, but he sees Uinise looking like she’ll leave the table and says “That is an acceptable compromise.” Jul 27 18:03:04 [I wish I had such power over men!] Jul 27 18:03:20 * Morgan looks at Edward Jul 27 18:03:26 That is acceptable to you? Jul 27 18:05:42 Ed: It is. Mina? Alice? Jul 27 18:05:52 *both women nod* Jul 27 18:06:04 Very well Jul 27 18:06:20 C: $still think he’s a dick, but I’m impressed he asked them too$ Jul 27 18:06:54 $I've had some influence on him$ Jul 27 18:07:16 [I could see a massive argument coming... I think mother might well express her displeasure at his attitude later] Jul 27 18:08:42 [We Shall see] Jul 27 18:09:13 *everyone starts eating. The happiest person at the table is easily Jarvie* Jul 27 18:09:23 * Morgan looks at his father Jul 27 18:09:27 What about a compromise? Jul 27 18:10:42 Yes? Jul 27 18:11:30 How about you announce Edward and Mina's marriage, showing your pride and love of them both... Jul 27 18:13:45 I am listening... Jul 27 18:15:23 Well, simple as that really... you'll appear dignified and proud, and wise enough to let me, with my closer relationship with the villagers, guide them through the more difficult part... Jul 27 18:15:41 * Morgan scratches his nose Jul 27 18:15:47 You don't send in the army to capture a port... Jul 27 18:18:09 Are you comparing me to -the Army-?! *he smiles. Edward and DeeDee look amused* Jul 27 18:26:27 I suppose... in this instance, I'm afraid I am... Jul 27 18:40:34 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 27 18:50:00 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 27 18:51:43 I suppose... in this instance, I'm afraid I am... Jul 27 18:55:00 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 27 19:10:20 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 27 19:10:36 I suppose... in this instance, I'm afraid I am... Jul 27 19:11:07 * Morgan looks at his father Jul 27 19:11:07 What about a compromise? Jul 27 19:11:07 Yes? Jul 27 19:11:07 How about you announce Edward and Mina's marriage, showing your pride and love of them both... Jul 27 19:11:07 I am listening... Jul 27 19:11:10 Well, simple as that really... you'll appear dignified and proud, and wise enough to let me, with my closer relationship with the villagers, guide them through the more difficult part... Jul 27 19:11:12 * Morgan scratches his nose Jul 27 19:11:14 You don't send in the army to capture a port... Jul 27 19:11:16 Are you comparing me to -the Army-?! *he smiles. Edward and DeeDee look amused* Jul 27 19:11:18 I suppose... in this instance, I'm afraid I am... Jul 27 19:11:47 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 27 19:12:14 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 27 19:13:01 I have sent Yensid to the village to pick up anything Jul 27 19:13:29 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:13:33 Thats navy thinking... Jul 27 19:14:59 *there’s laughter to this Jul 27 19:15:33 Am I to handle -our- news? Jul 27 19:16:28 I imagine you want to be Jul 27 19:16:56 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:17:00 indeed Jul 27 19:18:15 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 27 19:18:22 you may Jul 27 19:19:58 * Morgan nods, eating some toast Jul 27 19:24:48 *Verity smiles* You must be very excited, dear boy Jul 27 19:25:28 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:25:34 indeed... a little apprehensive, mind... Jul 27 19:27:36 V: *she smiles at Adalbrecht fondly* The announcement of an upcoming birth to the Veisgraf and Veisgrafin is usually met with joy Jul 27 19:28:05 * Adalbrecht smiles back at her warmly “It certainly was for us, both times.” Jul 27 19:28:25 * Morgan looks down at his cup before sipping his coffee Jul 27 19:31:00 [Oh my love... I wish I could tell them to stop being so tactless!] Jul 27 19:31:45 V: Molly, will your parents be there? Jul 27 19:32:12 *Molly shrugs* I have no idea, I have not had word from them Jul 27 19:32:21 [its good they aren't ever aware of it though] Jul 27 19:32:40 [it is?!] Jul 27 19:32:51 [Yes... its just difficult] Jul 27 19:32:58 V: Oh, I imagine they will have heard from Grunhelm Jul 27 19:33:15 [It makes me feel very protective] Jul 27 19:33:21 Tell you what else we've not had word of... Jul 27 19:33:28 [I know] Jul 27 19:36:12 what is that? Jul 27 19:36:45 Godparents... Jul 27 19:37:36 Jarvie smiles: why bother, you and Edward will just do it Jul 27 19:38:21 This'll come as a shock coming from me but... its the way it is done. Jul 27 19:39:49 Jarvie: You want to? Jul 27 19:41:17 Thats hardly for anyone but you and Grendlik to decide... Jul 27 19:42:56 Grendlik smiles: We would like you and Edward to be Godfathers Jul 27 19:43:18 We'll have to think about it, give us a week... Jul 27 19:44:13 Jarvie: You’ve got an hour Jul 27 19:44:31 * Morgan looks at Edward Jul 27 19:44:34 What do you think? Jul 27 19:46:09 *Edward nods* I’d be delighted to Jul 27 19:46:48 * Morgan sighs Jul 27 19:46:52 Suppose I'll have to then Jul 27 19:47:49 Jarvie: Great. Molly? Jul 27 19:48:07 *Molly smiles* Thank you, yes, I definitely will Jul 27 19:50:56 * Morgan sips his coffee Jul 27 19:51:05 *Jarvie and Grendlik smile* J: See? simple. Jul 27 19:53:46 *the rest of breakfast passes before Adalbrecht says* Do you have a preference on the order of the announcements? Jul 27 19:54:44 I do Jul 27 19:56:01 * Adalbrecht watches him expectantly Jul 27 20:02:48 Any announcements you wish to make, then Edward and Mina's marriage, then Florrie and Alice, then ours... Jul 27 20:03:22 both Emil and Molly’s pregnancy Jul 27 20:03:23 ? Jul 27 20:03:38 No, I thought I'd leave them guessing about Emil Jul 27 20:04:57 I do not think that is wise Jul 27 20:05:05 Which part? Jul 27 20:05:27 leaving them to guess about Emil Jul 27 20:06:41 * Morgan glances at his mother Jul 27 20:06:42 Why? Jul 27 20:07:32 We do not want them to think he is someone’s byblow Jul 27 20:08:19 [tactful] Jul 27 20:08:39 *there is plenty of frowning now* Jul 27 20:08:41 I see, I see... its unlikely though... Jul 27 20:09:01 * Morgan looks at Uinise Jul 27 20:09:10 Stay there... Jul 27 20:09:29 *Uinise nods* Jul 27 20:09:37 * Morgan stands up, looking at his father Jul 27 20:09:42 With me, thank you Jul 27 20:09:55 * Morgan moves to the door and out into the hall, not waiting for a reply Jul 27 20:10:29 * Adalbrecht looks unimpressed but follows Jul 27 20:10:49 * Morgan starts moving as soon as its clear his father is following, moving off toward the far end of the building Jul 27 20:11:15 * Adalbrecht follows still Jul 27 20:11:31 * Morgan looks around for an empty room once they're a good distance away Jul 27 20:14:26 *the state room is the best bet* Jul 27 20:14:42 * Morgan swings the door open, striding inside Jul 27 20:15:05 * Adalbrecht follows “You do not speak to me like that in my own house!” Jul 27 20:15:48 * Morgan turns, looking at his father with a deeply unimpressed expression Jul 27 20:15:55 What, precisely, are you playing at? Jul 27 20:17:46 I am trying to make arrangements for the meeting Jul 27 20:18:58 You don't even see it, do you? Nevermind your hurting -me- with your tactlessness, but the way you talk about a byblow, with Alice at the table and your granddaughter who you profess to love, having come so far from home, is frankly, disgusting and you should be -ashamed- of yourself Jul 27 20:19:30 I did not mean Florrie, and you know that. Jul 27 20:19:44 * Morgan slams his fist down Jul 27 20:20:24 It does't -matter-. Start talking about things like that, and they get hurt. You need to pay more heed to what you're saying, not what you mean. Jul 27 20:20:58 * Adalbrecht watches him Jul 27 20:21:11 I see. Jul 27 20:22:26 Imagine how Florrie would feel if she'd heard that and was just a bit older... imagine how Alice feels -right now-, thinking that you look down on her and your granddaughter, because of your desperation to not let people think Emil is a byblow... Jul 27 20:23:41 I do not want people thinking Emil is Molly’s but from another man Jul 27 20:24:23 I don't care. You've done some damage and you need to fix it. Jul 27 20:24:43 * Adalbrecht folds his arms Jul 27 20:24:54 I will speak to Alice Jul 27 20:25:03 You will apologise to all of them Jul 27 20:26:35 * Adalbrecht watches him Jul 27 20:26:51 I do not like this attitude Jul 27 20:28:00 I will tolerate whatever punishment you deem suitable for my apparent disrespect... I carry scars that show I face the repercussions of my actions, however -right- they are. Jul 27 20:28:47 I do not like being spoken down to by my own son. Jul 27 20:30:34 Oh this isn't me speaking down to you... if I was doing that I'd be treating you like an idiot, which I am not. Merely telling you what you need to do, quickly, to fix the damage you just caused. Jul 27 20:31:08 I will speak to them Jul 27 20:34:20 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:34:35 I stand by what I said. I will endure whatever punishment you see fit Jul 27 20:35:42 * Adalbrecht nods, but rather than give Morgan a punishment he leaves the state room Jul 27 20:36:58 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Jul 27 20:37:35 [my father is, I believe making his way back] Jul 27 20:37:57 [alright, are you okay?] Jul 27 20:38:17 [I don't really know. I'll go make sure the horses and carriages are ready] Jul 27 20:40:37 [alright, my love.] Jul 27 20:41:01 * Morgan goes to get his coat before heading out to the stables Jul 27 20:45:35 *the staff are working well out in the courtyard. He’s preparing his own saddle in the barn ten minutes later when arms come around his waist from behind, having not given any sign at all of someone approaching* Jul 27 20:46:13 * Morgan tenses Jul 27 20:47:31 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Jul 27 20:47:39 it’s only me, my love Jul 27 20:47:52 How on Theah did you get so close? Jul 27 20:50:25 * Molly giggles, pressing her cheek to his back Jul 27 20:50:37 I have a special, temporary, advantage Jul 27 20:51:05 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:53:12 iI thought you might need me Jul 27 20:53:37 Just waiting for the fallout... Jul 27 20:55:39 It was surprisingly calm Jul 27 20:55:57 Oh? Jul 27 20:58:30 He apologised, everyone else was finishing their breakfast Jul 27 20:59:45 No doubt I'll bear the brunt of his wrath later Jul 27 21:00:47 * Molly hugs him tighter Jul 27 21:01:05 Oh my love... Jul 27 21:01:22 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 21:01:29 I am used to being the focus of his disappointment Jul 27 21:03:15 I will make him see the error of his way... Jul 27 21:05:04 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 21:05:16 I made the decision to berate him like that, I will face the consequences Jul 27 21:05:49 He will not spoil our special day. Jul 27 21:06:18 * Morgan nods a little Jul 27 21:09:06 If you’ll excuse me... Jul 27 21:09:20 * Morgan nods, sighing Jul 27 21:09:21 Alright my love Jul 27 21:09:56 * Molly lets go. He doesn’t hear her go, he just feels like she’s gone Jul 27 21:10:11 * Morgan looks round Jul 27 21:13:02 *There’s no sign of her* Jul 27 21:13:15 * Morgan shakes his head, going back to securing the saddle Jul 27 21:15:47 *no one else comes out until it’s time to go, and then they are all there, children included, and getting into the coach* Jul 27 21:16:03 * Morgan pulls himself into the saddle, waiting quietly Jul 27 21:19:05 *they get underway, Edward mounted on Crusader beside him as they ride Jul 27 21:19:18 I appreciate what you did back there Jul 27 21:19:41 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:19:47 Its worth whatever it costs me Jul 27 21:22:05 * Molly is now known as Edward Jul 27 21:22:26 I believe Father has had a telling off on two fronts already Jul 27 21:22:33 Two? Jul 27 21:24:36 Molly and Mother Jul 27 21:24:53 I see Jul 27 21:25:01 * Edward smiles Jul 27 21:25:24 I am glad to avoid that fate for myself Jul 27 21:25:56 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:25:59 Aer you nervous? Jul 27 21:27:53 * Edward considers this Jul 27 21:28:33 I am apprehensive and concerned for the well-being of Mina, Florrie, and Alice Jul 27 21:28:58 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:29:04 understandable Jul 27 21:29:33 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:29:36 And you? Jul 27 21:29:42 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:29:43 yes Jul 27 21:29:56 something in particular? Jul 27 21:30:46 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 21:30:57 It'd have been nice to have fathers support with it... Jul 27 21:33:18 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:34:49 I am sorry my situation has been the catalyst for trouble between you again Jul 27 21:35:03 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 27 21:35:10 It is not your situation at fault here Jul 27 21:36:58 You would not be at odds without it Jul 27 21:37:35 We would not at odds if he had some tact and a bit of consideration... Jul 27 21:38:09 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:39:22 He could have said it in a much less offensive way. I understand he does not want people questioning whether Molly had an illegitimate child before you wed, but that was hurtful to Al Jul 27 21:39:25 ice Jul 27 21:39:37 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:40:08 Perhaps later he will realise his statement about Veisgrafs bringing news of a child being celebrated was quite tactless as well... Jul 27 21:42:41 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:43:17 Yes it was. They are excited about this baby in a way they were not before Jul 27 21:43:36 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:44:47 It is what it is Jul 27 21:45:21 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:45:53 They feel guilty about that now, and I expect they will overcompensate in the months to come Jul 27 21:46:45 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 21:46:46 We'll see Jul 27 21:49:13 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:49:33 I know I am a poor substitute for Father, but I have your back, brother. Jul 27 21:50:02 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:50:05 I am glad of that Jul 27 21:51:40 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:52:49 Molly is going to cover up until it is announced? Jul 27 21:53:17 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:53:19 That was the plan Jul 27 21:55:43 * Edward nods Jul 27 21:56:14 I look forward to Mina at such a point Jul 27 21:57:17 * Morgan nods Jul 27 21:57:32 It'll make the world of difference Jul 27 21:58:29 * Edward nods, smiling Jul 27 21:59:07 I missed out with Florrie, and that pains me daily. But I will be a better father next time because of it Jul 27 21:59:35 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:00:11 I brought my sketchbook... if you still wanted to see what Florrie would've looked like in the time you missed... Alice says its uncanny... Jul 27 22:00:56 * Edward nods Jul 27 22:01:20 I want to see them, and if the offer remains, I want to go to the graves with you. Jul 27 22:02:04 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 27 22:02:09 It does Jul 27 22:04:27 * Edward nods Jul 27 22:05:34 Would tomorrow suit you? I have this meeting and the baptism before lunch, then I am needed by my wife a while, and I have promised Florrie I would show her all the places I liked to play as a boy Jul 27 22:05:50 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:06:06 Perhaps, if there is time this evening, I could show you the sketches... Jul 27 22:08:39 * Edward nods “once our children are in bed, I am sure we can leave our wives to whatever topics they wish to discuss “ Jul 27 22:09:10 * Morgan nods, looking around Jul 27 22:12:21 *There’s people heading to the village hall, and they get waved to* Jul 27 22:12:39 * Morgan waves to them as he rides Jul 27 22:14:27 * Edward inclines his head in acknowledgement Jul 27 22:14:56 * Morgan leads the way toward the village hall Jul 27 22:15:35 *the coaches pull up outside. Heinzharold is waiting for him Jul 27 22:15:38 * Edward is now known as HH Jul 27 22:15:53 * HH holds the reins so he can dismount Jul 27 22:15:58 Mornin, man Jul 27 22:16:00 * Morgan climbs down Jul 27 22:16:07 Yeah, it is that... you okay? Jul 27 22:16:35 * HH nods Jul 27 22:16:42 Slept pretty good Jul 27 22:17:20 Again? Jul 27 22:18:56 * HH nods Jul 27 22:19:10 Mebbie she’s over it Jul 27 22:19:19 But she's okay? Jul 27 22:19:26 *Edwad has gone to help with the coaches* Jul 27 22:19:56 Yep, seems it. Wrecking me right before we go to sleep, so I think we’re all good Jul 27 22:20:04 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:20:08 Alright Jul 27 22:22:20 You think I should get ‘er looked over? Jul 27 22:22:39 Probably fine man... but... lets be safe, yeah? Jul 27 22:23:44 * HH nods Jul 27 22:23:56 How you doing? Jul 27 22:24:11 Bad night, rough morning with a decent interlude Jul 27 22:26:12 Got the nightmare with Florrie then? Jul 27 22:26:29 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 27 22:26:47 No... the -other- path... Jul 27 22:28:08 The one where they call you Wolfblood Jul 27 22:28:14 Yeah... Jul 27 22:28:38 gotten worse, has it? Jul 27 22:29:09 Much -much- worse Jul 27 22:29:46 * HH nods Jul 27 22:29:51 need a hug? Jul 27 22:30:04 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:30:41 * HH does so. His arm goes over all the very sore bits of Morgan’s shoulder Jul 27 22:31:21 * Morgan draws a breath through his teeth Jul 27 22:34:13 * HH lets him go Jul 27 22:34:17 you okay, man? Jul 27 22:34:31 * Morgan glances round before pulling slightly at his collar Jul 27 22:34:40 * HH grins Jul 27 22:34:59 Oh man! -That- looks like my idea of fun! Jul 27 22:35:43 * Morgan nods, putting it back in place Jul 27 22:37:00 Info through the back door worked then Jul 27 22:37:42 Oh yeah, definitely Jul 27 22:39:05 Been a busy morning for you then! Jul 27 22:39:22 Very. Can you keep Jacques with you while this is going on? Jul 27 22:39:33 Of course, man Jul 27 22:40:11 * Morgan nods, looking around Jul 27 22:41:20 *Everyone is out of the carriages Jul 27 22:41:43 Inga’s gonna wanna show you her new marks if she sees yours Jul 27 22:42:00 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:43:19 She tends to show me anyway Jul 27 22:43:49 * HH nods Jul 27 22:44:04 Weird lassie, but it builds her confidence Jul 27 22:44:15 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:44:19 Seems to, yeah Jul 27 22:45:39 * HH nods Jul 27 22:45:50 I’ll take it, however it comes Jul 27 22:45:56 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:45:59 Yeah... Jul 27 22:46:19 *Adalbrecht is watching them* Jul 27 22:47:20 I suppose Id best go and do the proper thing Jul 27 22:48:52 * HH nods Jul 27 22:49:09 I’ll be out there in the crowd Jul 27 22:49:28 I'll send Jacques over Jul 27 22:51:46 * HH nods Jul 27 22:52:05 I’ll let Inga know you got summat to show her later Jul 27 22:52:33 * Morgan nods, patting his arm before heading toward his father, steeling himself Jul 27 22:54:02 *Adalbrecht watches him approach before looking around and checking there’s no one but family around* Jul 27 22:54:54 * Morgan stops near him Jul 27 22:56:08 * HH is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 27 22:56:13 * Adalbrecht opens his arms Jul 27 22:56:39 * Morgan moves closer, hugging him tightly Jul 27 22:57:23 * Adalbrecht hugs him likewise Jul 27 22:57:58 I am sorry for my part in our disagreement Jul 27 22:58:13 * Morgan nods Jul 27 22:58:27 As am I... I had to put a stop to it Jul 27 22:59:57 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 27 23:00:08 Let us go forward united as a family Jul 27 23:00:16 * Morgan nods, letting go Jul 27 23:22:50 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client)