**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Aug 6 16:53:22 2024 Aug 06 16:53:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 06 18:08:17 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 06 18:14:40 Lack of opportunity on my part Aug 06 18:14:40 Oh? Aug 06 18:14:40 She wasn’ awake this morning til Ma and Ruth were already up, then she fell asleep in Quiet Hour Aug 06 18:14:40 * Morgan frowns Aug 06 18:14:40 Gonn' get Molly to check her over... just to be safe... Aug 06 18:14:41 * HH nods Aug 06 18:14:43 Sure she’s fine, She’s about the same point as Molly was when we left Capperlucia, man. You were working, but she slept a lot Aug 06 18:14:47 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 06 18:14:49 yeah... yeah that makes sense Aug 06 18:14:51 * HH nods Aug 06 18:14:53 Ask her to check though, saves ya worryin’ Aug 06 18:14:57 * Morgan nods Aug 06 18:14:59 Aye, I will Aug 06 18:15:01 * HH waits Aug 06 18:15:03 now? Aug 06 18:15:05 [Would you please check Inga over, just to make sure she's alright] Aug 06 18:15:07 [of course, my love] Aug 06 18:15:55 * Molly is now known as HH Aug 06 18:16:45 whatcha up to this af’noon? Aug 06 18:17:19 Take the boys to see Martha and David, then on to Sascha and Otto Aug 06 18:20:15 * HH nods Aug 06 18:20:47 Good luck gettin’ away from Martha Aug 06 18:21:22 Well, we've gotta take the boys to see Sascha and Otto, aint we, and it'd be unfair to keep a pregnant woman up late waiting for us Aug 06 18:23:13 Interestin’... using logic on ladies usually for ya? Aug 06 18:23:19 work* Aug 06 18:23:32 Is it logic? Or am I playing on emotion? Aug 06 18:26:37 * HH nods “Good point, man” Aug 06 18:26:59 * Morgan nods Aug 06 18:28:30 * HH opens the nursery door, only to have it pushed closed again Aug 06 18:28:39 * HH looks really puzzled Aug 06 18:28:51 Uhhh...? hello? Aug 06 18:29:12 * Morgan frowns, casting about with his magic to feel for heatsources Aug 06 18:30:30 *Florrie seems to be pushing the door closed* Aug 06 18:30:44 Florrie, sweetheart... we need to come in Aug 06 18:32:20 F: No! No bear, no doctor! Aug 06 18:34:04 Uhhh... what? Aug 06 18:34:40 * HH whispers “must be that game they played on the ship. You said I was a beagle.” Aug 06 18:34:55 * Morgan shrugs a little Aug 06 18:37:06 *He can hear Varick* V: Who is at the door, Florrie? Aug 06 18:37:25 F: Stinky Bear, Doctor Ballhead. Aug 06 18:37:34 * HH quietly chuckles Aug 06 18:37:52 * Morgan sighs Aug 06 18:39:00 V: You have to let them in Aug 06 18:39:15 F: No! No come in! I not sweep yet! Aug 06 18:39:42 *Varick sighs* I am your husband and you have to do what I say. Aug 06 18:40:15 * HH glances at Morgan, grinning “oh man!” Aug 06 18:40:44 Lot of learning coming his way in the future... Aug 06 18:42:08 F: No! I not do what you say, Varick! Aug 06 18:42:49 *He hears the sound of protest from Florrie, and exertion from Varick* Aug 06 18:42:58 F: Put down or I scream! Aug 06 18:43:49 Varick, put her down... Florrie, open the door. Aug 06 18:45:09 *Florrie down then open it, but she doesn’t look impressed* Aug 06 18:45:28 * Morgan kneels down in front of her Aug 06 18:45:34 Can I have a cuddle? Aug 06 18:47:22 *Florrie cuddles him* Aug 06 18:47:34 * Morgan cuddles her gently before looking at Varick Aug 06 18:47:36 You too, please Aug 06 18:50:05 *Varick hugs him too. Alice brings Emil out of the other room, Jacques following her* Aug 06 18:51:08 * Morgan lets them go, looking to Alice Aug 06 18:51:20 I think Edward is planning to spend as much time as he can with Florrie Aug 06 18:53:08 * HH is now known as Alic Aug 06 18:53:14 * Alic is now known as Alice Aug 06 18:53:23 I was expecting you to be him Aug 06 18:54:11 * Morgan nods, getting up, looking to Varick and Jacques Aug 06 18:54:20 Best get ready, we're going to see a few people Aug 06 18:56:34 Florrie: I go with Ballhead. Aug 06 18:57:25 When I come back, we can take a nice walk in the gardens sweetheart, maybe go see the maze? Aug 06 19:00:32 F: No! I want go with you! Aug 06 19:01:33 * Morgan looks to Alice briefly Aug 06 19:01:47 But your Vati wants to see you Aug 06 19:03:51 Florrie, we’re staying here this afternoon. We can play tea parties with Vati Aug 06 19:04:04 F: *she looks to Morgan* Play Vati? Aug 06 19:04:28 You play with your Vati, have a nice tea party, then Ill play when I get back Aug 06 19:06:38 F: *she nods, going to find the tea set whilst Jacques and Varick get their shoes on* Aug 06 19:07:25 * Morgan gets up, moving to Alice to take Emil Aug 06 19:09:52 * Alice hands him over. Emil smiles Aug 06 19:10:23 * Morgan strokes his hair a moment before looking to Alice Aug 06 19:10:27 I'm not sure how long we'll be Aug 06 19:12:38 * Alice nods “Do you need to check how the villagers are coping with it?” Aug 06 19:13:05 I'll ask around once I'm there but actually, Sascha and Otto want to see the boys Aug 06 19:13:15 Gives us a chance to check over Sascha too Aug 06 19:14:52 * Alice nods Aug 06 19:15:19 I hope it goes well. I don’t think Florrie is upset about it Aug 06 19:15:55 Thats good... hopefully she can put it out of her mind now Aug 06 19:17:57 * Alice nods Aug 06 19:18:04 How are -you-? Aug 06 19:18:24 I'm... annoyed. But I'll be alright Aug 06 19:20:49 Is it something I can help with? Aug 06 19:20:59 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 06 19:21:03 No love Aug 06 19:23:35 * Alice nods Aug 06 19:23:58 I’ve changed Emil, he should be ready to go, but possibly hungry Aug 06 19:24:06 * Morgan nods Aug 06 19:24:08 Thank you love Aug 06 19:26:11 *his neck prickles* Aug 06 19:26:22 [everything alright?] Aug 06 19:28:39 [yes, everything is perfect. The baby is about the size of a cherry, as it should be] Aug 06 19:28:57 * Morgan looks at the boys before looking at Alice Aug 06 19:29:01 We'll see you in a while Aug 06 19:30:25 * Alice nods “have a nice afternoon” Aug 06 19:30:42 * Morgan nods, ushering the boys out to go find Molly Aug 06 19:30:49 $Everythings perfect$ Aug 06 19:33:36 *Molly and Inga are just in the parlour. HH grins, saying quietly* Muti like her, course it is. Aug 06 19:33:52 * Morgan nods slightly Aug 06 19:37:51 *HH goes right on in and hugs his wife, whispering to her, which makes her smile. Molly watches them a moment, smiling too* Aug 06 19:40:28 * Morgan takes Emil to her Aug 06 19:41:00 *She takes him, and he immediately roots around in her cleavage* Aug 06 19:41:37 Alice has changed him, just might be hungry Aug 06 19:43:58 *Molly nods, sitting down* We can follow along, my love Aug 06 19:44:30 No, we can find something to do for ten minutes Aug 06 19:46:16 *Molly nods, undoing her dress, this time to feed rather than for fun* Aug 06 19:46:43 * Morgan looks at the boys Aug 06 19:46:59 So, we're going to see Molly's parents then after that we'll go see Sascha and Otto, okay?? Aug 06 19:48:40 *Both the boys nod* V: I can show Jacques the crops I helped plant last summer at Grandma and Grandpa’s house Aug 06 19:49:43 * Morgan nods Aug 06 19:49:45 Absolutely Aug 06 19:50:32 Jacques: Excuse me, my Lord, but why couldn’t Florrie come? Aug 06 19:52:05 You know who she looks like? Aug 06 19:53:19 *Jacques shakes his head* Aug 06 19:54:27 * Morgan nods Aug 06 19:55:07 When I was married before, Sascha and Otto were my mother and father in law... my wife and I had a daughter... Florrie looks -exactly- like her. Sascha and Otto would find it too difficult seeing her Aug 06 19:56:00 *Jacques nods* Sorry, my Lord Aug 06 19:56:25 You've no need to be sorry... its just difficult for them Aug 06 19:58:32 *Jacques nods again * Was there any note from my father, my Lord? Aug 06 19:58:50 I don't know actually. I'll check Aug 06 20:00:57 *the mirror is in his room, and Walder says he’ll be there at six o’clock * Aug 06 20:01:21 * Morgan nods, coming back Aug 06 20:01:28 He'll be there to talk to you at six Aug 06 20:02:52 *Jacques looks happy* Thank you, my Lord Aug 06 20:03:05 * Morgan nods Aug 06 20:03:08 Are you missing him? Aug 06 20:07:08 *Jacques nods* Yes, my Lord. But I like it here Aug 06 20:07:40 * Morgan nods Aug 06 20:07:44 I do too Aug 06 20:08:16 V: when can we go? Aug 06 20:08:40 Soon as Emil's fed Aug 06 20:11:13 *it takes about ten minutes, and then the four adults and three children can get underway. he can decide who will carry Emil Aug 06 20:11:31 * Morgan carries him Aug 06 20:13:21 *the walk to the clearing where his cottage once was isn’t too long, but he hasn’t carried a small child down the familiar slope since it was Jana* Aug 06 20:13:46 * Morgan breathes slowly Aug 06 20:14:05 * Alice is now known as Molly Aug 06 20:14:10 * Molly glances at him Aug 06 20:14:18 Should I take him? Aug 06 20:14:23 please Aug 06 20:15:08 *Varick and Jacques are immediately running off to the new house, Varick having spent much time during the honeymoon here* Aug 06 20:15:29 * Molly takes Emil, putting him on her hip Aug 06 20:16:38 Shall we go on a minute? *everything is growing well here, it’s like a tiny farm across the whole clearing now, chickens, vegetables, even a small patch of wheat and barley* Aug 06 20:17:06 Ill be alright Aug 06 20:18:30 * Molly rubs his lower back Aug 06 20:18:39 whatever you need, my love Aug 06 20:18:56 Just.. a bit unexpected Aug 06 20:19:19 * Molly nods Aug 06 20:19:32 grief is as sneaky as a cat Aug 06 20:20:00 * Morgan nods Aug 06 20:20:04 Yes, it is Aug 06 20:22:28 * Molly takes a deep breath “let’s go see if there’s any tea on” Aug 06 20:22:36 * Morgan nods Aug 06 20:22:37 alright Aug 06 20:24:56 * Molly offers him her hand Aug 06 20:25:30 * Morgan takes it Aug 06 20:26:33 * Molly squeezes gently. They head to the house that Martha has let the boys into, and she’s stood on the doorstep with a smile “There’s the cutest boy in the world!” Aug 06 20:26:57 *HH grins* Thanks, Mrs F, but I’m happily married, see? Aug 06 20:27:26 * Molly , Inga, and Martha all giggle Aug 06 20:28:04 * Morgan rolls his eyes Aug 06 20:29:47 *Martha holds out her hands for Emil. He reaches for her, grinning as usual* Aug 06 20:30:09 * Molly lets him go, but she seems a little reluctant Aug 06 20:30:28 [I think its worth trying to let your reluctance here go] Aug 06 20:32:05 * Molly nods slightly, and Martha takes her grandson indoors, HH and Inga following Aug 06 20:32:45 * Morgan looks at the cottage before squaring his shoulders Aug 06 20:32:47 Come on Aug 06 20:35:06 * Molly goes on in. It smells nice, like fresh bread and biscuits. The big boys are already looking at the food on the table with hopeful eyes Aug 06 20:35:37 Ma: Papa is just in the village, he won’t be l9ng Aug 06 20:36:08 Is all well? Aug 06 20:38:20 Ma: Oh Yes, we just need more chicken feed Aug 06 20:39:54 * Morgan looks at the boys Aug 06 20:39:59 You only ate an hour or so ago Aug 06 20:40:57 *Varick gives him puppy dog eyes* But Grandma’s cookies are made with love! Aug 06 20:41:21 *Martha smiles, kissing his crown* Yes they are! Aug 06 20:42:29 * Morgan rolls his eyes Aug 06 20:45:02 *Varick offers one to Jacques who looks at Martha* J: May I please have one, Ma’am? Aug 06 20:45:22 *Martha smiles warmly* Of course you can Aug 06 20:45:49 *Both boys take a biscuit and sit nicely. Emil starts to pout* Aug 06 20:46:56 You want one too little lamb? Aug 06 20:48:32 *Emil reaches. Martha bounces him gently* Aug 06 21:03:33 * Molly gives Emil one. He puts it in his mouth and starts chewing Aug 06 21:03:37 * Molly is now known as Martha Aug 06 21:03:43 How was the meeting, Morgan? Aug 06 21:10:11 Difficult in places... as we expected really Aug 06 21:11:23 * Martha nods Aug 06 21:11:30 How did they react? Aug 06 21:12:40 To Edwards marriage, good, to Florrie... a lot of shocked faces... they were happy for us.... Aug 06 21:14:22 * Martha smiles Aug 06 21:14:42 Now I don’t have to hide that I’ll be a grandma again Aug 06 21:14:58 * Morgan nods Aug 06 21:15:00 Quite Aug 06 21:16:43 Did Otto go? Aug 06 21:17:16 No... no I made sure they knew Florrie would be there Aug 06 21:18:26 * Martha nods Aug 06 21:19:43 I know they mean no offence to your Brother in avoiding his child, and if she looked different they wouldn’t be doing so Aug 06 21:20:16 I know. I know how... painful it would be for them Aug 06 21:22:03 * Martha nods Aug 06 21:22:27 Better that they’re protected when her time is so near, especially with twins Aug 06 21:23:14 * Morgan nods Aug 06 21:23:15 Aye Aug 06 21:24:51 V: I wish Mama was having twins Aug 06 21:25:07 HH $so does your Vati, kid$ Aug 06 21:25:38 $Do I?$ Aug 06 21:27:44 $bigger belly for longer, man$ Aug 06 21:27:52 Maybe she will next time Aug 06 21:31:04 V: I am going to ask Theus to give Mama twins next time Aug 06 21:31:18 $Thats not how it... nevermind$ Aug 06 21:33:17 $He can’t really be asking your balls though$ Aug 06 21:33:43 We’ll have to see what Thus decides, when the time is right Aug 06 21:35:41 * Morgan nods Aug 06 21:35:43 Quite Aug 06 21:36:24 V: *he looks to Morgan* How soon can we have another baby? Aug 06 21:37:13 Need to wait for this one before we can think about another Aug 06 21:39:46 HH: Ma says give it a good year before starting the next Aug 06 21:40:19 * Martha develops an interest in getting the crumbs off Emil Aug 06 21:40:34 [unlike -my- parents...] Aug 06 21:40:36 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 06 21:40:41 [yes,indeed] Aug 06 21:41:10 [I am fine with being this irresistible forever] Aug 06 21:42:46 [I might hold you to that] Aug 06 21:46:24 [you can bind me to that, if you wish...] Aug 06 21:46:44 V: year is a long time, Heinzharold Aug 06 21:46:51 * Morgan nods a little Aug 06 21:50:25 Are you staying for dinner? Aug 06 21:51:06 No, we're not wanting to keep Sascha and Otto up Aug 06 21:52:07 * Martha nods Aug 06 21:52:28 Depending on how soon the babies come, you might come to us one evening? Aug 06 21:53:05 * Morgan nods Aug 06 21:53:08 I reckon so mama Aug 06 21:54:10 * Martha smiles Aug 06 21:54:45 We’d like that. Maybe Varick and Jacques would like to stay over with us too? Aug 06 21:54:56 What do you think boys? Aug 06 21:55:59 *they both nod* Aug 06 21:58:45 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Aug 06 21:58:48 Sounds like a plan then Aug 06 21:59:16 [I would like to check with Walder] Aug 06 22:01:15 [Aye, best had] Aug 06 22:01:42 *David lets himself in* Good afternoon Aug 06 22:03:45 David... Aug 06 22:04:42 *David inclines his head to the others, but hugs Molly before touching her stomach “You’ve gotten bigger, little Moll” Aug 06 22:05:17 *Molly tolerates it, but he can feel that she’s uncomfortable* Aug 06 22:06:38 How're things in the village? Aug 06 22:08:35 *David pours himself and everyone else some tea* People are shocked Aug 06 22:10:47 * Morgan nods Aug 06 22:10:49 Understandable Aug 06 22:11:29 Da: Some are surprised he has a daughter, but that’s mostly the women Aug 06 22:12:44 * Morgan nods Aug 06 22:12:52 Its the way she looks... Aug 06 22:14:00 Da: That is what has most effected them Aug 06 22:14:59 * Morgan nods sadly Aug 06 22:15:04 Its understandable Aug 06 22:16:24 Da: They feel sorry for you Aug 06 22:17:18 * Morgan nods Aug 06 22:17:21 Should've seen that coming Aug 06 22:18:21 *David nods, handing him some tea* Aug 06 22:18:49 HH: Want me to get about a bit, put it out that you’re really okay? Aug 06 22:19:22 * Morgan nods Aug 06 22:19:30 Yeah... I'll put in an appearance soon Aug 06 22:22:02 HH stands up: I’ll drop Inga home first and catch up with you later Aug 06 22:22:40 * Morgan nods Aug 06 22:22:42 Alright man Aug 06 22:24:37 *Inga hugs Morgan* Aug 06 22:24:53 * Morgan hugs her firmly, kissing her crown Aug 06 22:25:25 *She whispers * you can always come and fetch me from Ma’s, for anything! Aug 06 22:27:44 * Morgan chuckles Aug 06 22:27:46 Alright love Aug 06 22:49:27 * Martha has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 06 23:30:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)