**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Aug 11 11:52:16 2024 Aug 11 11:52:16 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 11 12:34:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 11 12:36:35 *HH nods* Yeah, pretty much have been Aug 11 12:36:35 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink, glancing around Aug 11 12:36:35 *Grunhelm has disappeared * Aug 11 12:36:35 Not sure if its worse that I can't see him anymore Aug 11 12:36:35 *HH looks round* Wonder where he went? Aug 11 12:36:37 Other Man: Maybe He has a lady friend... Aug 11 12:36:39 Does he? Aug 11 12:36:43 *They all look slightly evasive* Aug 11 12:36:45 * Morgan sips his drink Aug 11 12:36:47 *HH looks around at the men* Aug 11 12:36:49 Yensid: My Lord, I am going up to Die Dauerhaftigkeit, do you need any messages taking? Aug 11 12:36:51 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 11 12:36:53 I'll come along with you... best not risk being late to dinner Aug 11 12:39:23 *the men encourage him to stay for one more drink* Aug 11 12:41:16 * Morgan smiles Aug 11 12:41:30 Alright, just one... Yensid, please assure my father I will be home in time for dinner Aug 11 12:43:11 *yensid nods before blending into the crowd til he’s gone* Aug 11 12:43:24 * Molly is now known as Man Aug 11 12:44:15 * Man gets the drinks before saying “I saw Claudia with the pretty little dark woman earlier” Aug 11 12:44:27 Oh yeah? Aug 11 12:44:42 Very pretty... Aug 11 12:45:09 HH: I wouldn’t call Claudia that, she’ll beat yer brains to mush Aug 11 12:45:19 I called her beautiful once... Aug 11 12:47:59 *they laugh* Aug 11 12:48:20 HH: line between brave and stupid is really thin, yer worship Aug 11 12:48:32 * Morgan nods Aug 11 12:48:39 It wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done Aug 11 12:50:44 Did she hit you, my Lord?! Aug 11 12:51:25 Not on that occasion, actually... Aug 11 12:53:19 Tomas: Is the little dark woman from the island you went to, my Lord? Aug 11 12:53:54 * Morgan nods Aug 11 12:54:23 She curates their museum normally... she has a fascination for what they call Theah-main Aug 11 12:55:52 Tomas: She sure is lovely to look at, my Lord Aug 11 12:56:10 * Man chuckles “A bit old for you though, lad” Aug 11 12:56:33 HH: $they’re lucky Claudia ain’t here$ Aug 11 12:56:47 $Oh yeah$ Aug 11 12:57:02 They've got some very strict rules about relationships in Capperlucia Aug 11 12:58:29 what sort of rules? Aug 11 13:00:07 Men have to prove their worthiness before being allowed to be a husband or father... Aug 11 13:00:29 *They all laugh* Aug 11 13:00:34 That’s ridiculous! Aug 11 13:01:44 * Morgan shrugs Aug 11 13:02:02 It works for them. There are no orphanages, no violence toward the women... Aug 11 13:04:26 How do they keep their wives obedient then? Aug 11 13:04:59 Whole country is run by people like Claudia... its entirely matriarchal Aug 11 13:05:05 HH: $you could try just asking them to behave?$ Aug 11 13:05:26 Tomas: That sounds scary, my Lord Aug 11 13:06:49 It was... distinctly unsettling at first Aug 11 13:08:19 * Man sniffs Aug 11 13:08:26 Seems ungodly to me Aug 11 13:09:21 * Morgan shrugs Aug 11 13:09:35 Thats their business. Aug 11 13:10:42 Tomas: So She won’t be staying here? Aug 11 13:11:31 No, she's staying a little while then sailing for home Aug 11 13:14:13 Other Man: who checks the men deserve to be husband and fathers? Aug 11 13:14:28 * Morgan thinks, trying to remember Aug 11 13:16:55 *The Queen has to approve it* Aug 11 13:17:30 The Queen has the final say... she's a friend of mine... Aug 11 13:20:32 Other man: The men get judged by a woman to see if he can get a woman? Aug 11 13:21:29 * Morgan nods Aug 11 13:21:44 Its one of the ways they are very strict Aug 11 13:23:19 Other man: Seems a bit unfair. Men are men, women don’t understand us Aug 11 13:23:46 HH: $dont know about that, Inga gets me very well$ Aug 11 13:24:38 Perhaps thats the point... but, the roles there are completely reversed... *he nods toward HeinzHarold* we did basically nothing the entire time, as the house had staff, but if not we'd have been responsible for the cooking and the cleaning and childcare... Aug 11 13:26:17 *the men look disgusted* Aug 11 13:26:29 Women’s work, is that. Aug 11 13:26:38 Not there it isn't. Aug 11 13:26:57 Other man: would you have had to do the nappies too? Aug 11 13:27:46 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 11 13:27:51 That is not different to normal Aug 11 13:30:17 HH sips his drink: Luther says we’re supposed to be doin’ them any’ow. Honourin’ God for blessin’ us with kids, an’ all that. Aug 11 13:31:07 I’ve never changed one in my life, that’s what they have mothers for *the other man nods* Aug 11 13:32:58 I disagree Aug 11 13:36:36 * Man looks surprised “You must have nurses and nannies, my Lord? You don’t change nappies?!” Aug 11 13:37:05 HH: $oh man, don’t ever let me become a Da like this!$ Aug 11 13:37:36 * Morgan smiles a little, shaking his head Aug 11 13:38:24 Never had them with Jana, don't use them with Emil, don't intend to with any of my other children when they come. We have a maid called Maggie who watches over them while they sleep but thats about it Aug 11 13:44:16 *They look surprised by this* Aug 11 13:44:50 Other man: My wife would definitely have a nursery maid if she could, so she could get on with her chores Aug 11 13:47:24 What do you do? Aug 11 13:50:07 Other man: I’m a woodworker, my Lord Aug 11 13:52:46 * Morgan nods Aug 11 13:52:51 Hard work Aug 11 13:53:45 *he nods* It is, but it’s what my family has always done Aug 11 13:54:18 * Morgan nods Aug 11 13:54:23 I've made a couple of chairs Aug 11 13:54:44 And Sascha and Otto's cribs... Aug 11 13:56:48 *The other man nods* If you’d ever like to come and see my work you can, my Lord Aug 11 13:56:58 * Morgan nods Aug 11 13:57:15 If not on this visit, when we come for our little one to be born... Aug 11 14:01:47 *The other man nods* Got lots to go, my Lord, I remember seeing your plate break Aug 11 14:02:00 * Morgan nods Aug 11 14:02:13 David suggested that we won't always have time to get here... Aug 11 14:03:25 * Man nods Aug 11 14:03:47 Gets like shelling peas once you get to the fourth Aug 11 14:04:17 *The other man nods* Yeah, got easier after that one for my first wife Aug 11 14:05:14 * Morgan nods Aug 11 14:05:19 Something we'll need to keep in mind Aug 11 14:06:37 First one though... that’s always a long one... Aug 11 14:06:56 Thats what she said Aug 11 14:07:45 *this makes them all laugh, especially Heinzharold* Aug 11 14:08:21 * Morgan sips his drink Aug 11 14:08:37 I don't know about you, but this always tastes better when someone else buys it... think these ones are on my father Aug 11 14:10:48 *The men grin at this* Aug 11 14:10:52 Thanks, my Lord Aug 11 14:12:00 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 11 14:12:25 You are very welcome Aug 11 14:13:38 *They chat idly as they finish their drinks. He is going to be cutting it fine for getting cleaned up for dinner first* Aug 11 14:14:22 Right, I'd best get moving before my father sends Grunhelm to carry me home by my collar Aug 11 14:17:52 * Man and the others bid him farewell. HH follows him out Aug 11 14:17:55 * Man is now known as HH Aug 11 14:18:04 hey, how’s it going, man? Aug 11 14:18:27 * Morgan sighs Aug 11 14:18:29 Alright mostly Aug 11 14:20:45 what’s up? Aug 11 14:21:49 Sascha and Molly are still tense with eachother, word of Florrie upsets her and Otto, Edward deserves a smack and I'm tired of constantly trying to stop them upsetting people Aug 11 14:22:41 * HH nods Aug 11 14:23:40 Sascha and Molly got a lotta bad history, and both preggo. Best to just give them some small amounts of time together, let them get used to each other like dogs, see? Aug 11 14:24:06 * Morgan nods Aug 11 14:24:06 Yeah Aug 11 14:26:25 Otto an’ Sascha an’ Florrie... well, it’s still new to them, mebbie that just needs a bit of patience, let it become more normal Aug 11 14:27:17 I'm not... -frustrated- with them. I understand how painful it is, probably more than they do... its just... I don't know, sad, when she's such a wonderful, loving little girl Aug 11 14:29:02 yeah, I get it, man. You love her, and it’s hurtful that they can’t at least try Aug 11 14:29:12 A bit, yeah Aug 11 14:31:46 She upset? Aug 11 14:32:02 Florrie? Apparently not Aug 11 14:33:14 * HH nods Aug 11 14:33:30 That’s the main thing, man Aug 11 14:33:42 Yeah, it is Aug 11 14:35:16 Edward though, give him a good smack. He’s always deserved it *he grins* Aug 11 14:35:39 * Morgan nods Aug 11 14:35:41 Its tempting Aug 11 14:36:28 * HH nods Aug 11 14:36:57 problem is, when he goes in two days you’re gonn’ feel really bad you spent time falling out Aug 11 14:37:23 Yeah... I know Aug 11 14:59:20 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 11 15:26:35 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 11 15:27:52 She upset? Aug 11 15:27:52 Florrie? Apparently not Aug 11 15:27:52 * HH nods Aug 11 15:27:52 That’s the main thing, man Aug 11 15:27:52 Yeah, it is Aug 11 15:27:53 Edward though, give him a good smack. He’s always deserved it *he grins* Aug 11 15:27:55 * Morgan nods Aug 11 15:27:57 Its tempting Aug 11 15:27:59 * HH nods Aug 11 15:28:01 problem is, when he goes in two days you’re gonn’ feel really bad you spent time falling out Aug 11 15:28:03 Yeah... I know Aug 11 15:28:41 * Molly is now known as HH Aug 11 15:29:21 Jarvie an’ Grendlik off tomorrow? Aug 11 15:29:36 Think so, aye Aug 11 15:30:41 They goin’ to the Big Wedding? Aug 11 15:31:40 I don't know actually... not sure if Jarvie will have sailed by then Aug 11 15:33:43 * HH shrugs Aug 11 15:34:08 I dunno, man, I’m just the one with the pretty face Aug 11 15:34:33 * Morgan nods, hugging him Aug 11 15:34:36 I need to get a move on Aug 11 15:34:43 * HH nods Aug 11 15:35:01 I better get ‘ome before Inga gets fed up of Ma Aug 11 15:35:57 * Morgan nods, bidding him farewell before setting off at a fast walk Aug 11 15:38:13 *He isn’t interrupted. It’s twenty to seven when he gets up to his room. There’s no sign of Molly, but the room smells of her, it hits him as soon as he walks in Aug 11 15:38:33 * Morgan takes a deep breath before moving to get cleaned up Aug 11 15:38:36 [I'm back] Aug 11 15:39:04 [oh, I’m already having a drink with the others...] Aug 11 15:39:26 [alright, I'll get cleaned up and come find you] Aug 11 15:40:15 [did you need me?] Aug 11 15:41:42 [no, I'm okay] Aug 11 15:42:58 [I must be satisfying you well each time...] Aug 11 15:43:49 * Morgan gets washed up, going to find them Aug 11 15:46:03 *They’re all in the ante-chamber by the dining room. Though Matthias is often with Grendlik and Jarvie, he isn’t tonight Aug 11 15:46:17 * Morgan moves to get himself a drink Aug 11 15:48:40 *Claudia and Uinise are missing* Aug 11 15:48:46 * HH is now known as Verity Aug 11 15:48:52 Claudia and Uinise not coming? Aug 11 15:49:28 *Without Heinzharold and Inga, it’s only Molly who smiles a little at this* Aug 11 15:49:41 We thought they’d be coming with you, dear boy Aug 11 15:49:53 oh... no, I haven't seen them Aug 11 15:51:50 Should I send someone for them? Aug 11 15:52:44 Probably a good idea Aug 11 15:54:35 Molly: I know Uinise enjoys visiting Claudia’s home as it reminders her of the simpler homes of Capperlucia Aug 11 15:54:50 * Morgan nods Aug 11 15:54:59 There was a lot of laughter from it as I passed earlier Aug 11 15:55:07 * Verity smiles “Maybe Claudia is making her dinner then” Aug 11 15:56:01 *Molly sips her wine, avoiding the chance of meeting Morgan’s eyes, but he can see in her micro-expressions she’s trying not to laugh* Aug 11 15:56:16 * Morgan sips his drink Aug 11 15:59:14 *Reinhardt opens the door to escort them in to dinner. Everyone takes their seats, Adalbrecht at the head with Verity, Edward, Mina, DeeDee, and Alice down one side, and Molly, Morgan, Jarvie, Grendlik, and Christopher Aug 11 15:59:55 * Morgan sits quietly Aug 11 16:02:21 * Verity waits til everyone is seated, drinks are topped up, and food is served before talking. Molly sits beside him, looking quite relaxed. Her scent is going to no doubt be a distraction Aug 11 16:02:37 How were Martha and David, dear boy? Aug 11 16:04:09 Fine, mother... their house is looking like a little farm... Aug 11 16:05:51 * Verity smiles Aug 11 16:05:54 [did you speak with Edward?] Aug 11 16:05:59 They’re been working hard Aug 11 16:06:04 [I did] Aug 11 16:06:17 * Morgan nods Aug 11 16:06:22 They've integrated very well Aug 11 16:06:26 [and?] Aug 11 16:07:45 * Verity nods Aug 11 16:08:16 They’ve made many friends here Aug 11 16:08:29 [I think he’s finished having his tantrum.] Aug 11 16:09:13 * Morgan nods Aug 11 16:09:26 [did Jacques speak to his father?] Aug 11 16:09:53 [he did, it was sweet] Aug 11 16:10:03 How is Sascha? Aug 11 16:10:27 Enormous... puts Jarvie to shame, and she was quite the heifer Aug 11 16:11:44 *Jarvie jabs him with her elbow* Aug 11 16:12:27 M: I was able to help with her hip pains Aug 11 16:13:19 * Verity and Adalbrecht share a brief glance before Verity smiles* Hopefully she’ll be able to do more now, I know she was struggling to get out of the house Aug 11 16:14:26 I don't think it'll be too long now Aug 11 16:14:52 * Verity nods Aug 11 16:15:14 That is good news, it goes very slowly the last few weeks Aug 11 16:15:24 *Jarvie nods emphatically* Aug 11 16:16:10 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 11 16:17:44 Father, I'd like to thank you for buying the drinks earlier... Aug 11 16:18:01 *Adalbrecht frowns* You are welcome...? Aug 11 16:20:09 I spent some time talking with the villagers... Aug 11 16:20:38 Ad: And I have paid for the drinks? Aug 11 16:21:10 * Morgan nods Aug 11 16:22:04 Ad: *he sighs slightly* Was it the -whole- tavern? Aug 11 16:22:15 No, just a few of us Aug 11 16:24:45 *Adalbrecht nods* What did you discuss? Aug 11 16:25:37 A few things... at some point I'm going to visit the wood worker, compare notes... Aug 11 16:26:30 Ad: On what? Aug 11 16:26:44 woodworking... Aug 11 16:26:57 *Edward smiles slightly at this. He seems generally relaxed* Aug 11 16:27:21 Ad: What are you planning to make? Aug 11 16:27:27 * Morgan shrugs Aug 11 16:27:54 Nothing at the moment... but its good to have a bit more knowledge... still waiting to find out if the rocking chairs I made rock in circles Aug 11 16:29:38 *Molly smiles* Ours doesn’t Aug 11 16:30:39 * Morgan nods Aug 11 16:30:48 Hopefully Mina's won't either... Aug 11 16:32:46 *Mina looks surprised* You are to make us one? Aug 11 16:33:04 I was planning to... for when a little one comes along... Aug 11 16:33:59 *Mina and Edward smile at each other* Aug 11 16:34:14 Adalbrecht: We hope that is going to be very soon. Aug 11 16:34:36 [I may have accidentally interrupted that...] Aug 11 16:35:14 [to tell him off?] Aug 11 16:35:46 In a surprising turn of events for me... I have faith. Aug 11 16:36:55 [yes] Aug 11 16:38:01 * Verity smiles at Edward and Mina “I am sure you’ll be blessed soon, it took Morgan and Molly a little while, and you’ve not been married very long” Aug 11 16:41:27 Edward inclines his head slightly: We are enjoying life as a married couple, Mother. Whenever we enter the next phase of that we will be overjoyed Aug 11 16:41:59 * Morgan looks at his wine Aug 11 16:44:01 *Molly presses her leg to his beneath the table* Aug 11 16:44:32 *Verity smiles warmly* Aug 11 16:45:15 Jarvie: You need anything taking to Frieburg, cuz? Letters to the dock or anything? Aug 11 16:45:38 Probably, but I cant think what right now Aug 11 16:50:31 J: We’ll be leaving early. Oh and we’re going to stay at Hafenlohr on the way home, just so you know Aug 11 16:51:11 * Morgan nods Aug 11 16:51:13 Makes sense Aug 11 16:52:40 J: Anything for Innesbruck and Hafenlohr we can take too, and send on anything for Avalon Aug 11 16:53:28 * Morgan nods Aug 11 16:53:39 Righto, I'll write to Catherine then Aug 11 16:56:37 *Jarvie nods. Christopher wants a few things sent too. The meal is nice, and passes quite quickly with talk of the children and the memories of Christopher and Verity of their own childhoods. Progressively his awareness of Molly gets worse as he’s sat beside her* Aug 11 16:57:56 Ed: Brother, are you still at liberty to show me your sketches? Aug 11 16:58:12 * Morgan sips his wine Aug 11 16:58:16 If you still wish to Aug 11 17:01:44 *Edward nods* Aug 11 17:02:19 * Morgan nods Aug 11 17:02:22 Alright Aug 11 17:03:33 [are you sure you do not want me to do that for you?] Aug 11 17:05:20 [I'm not entirely sure yet] Aug 11 17:09:54 [alright liebling] Aug 11 17:10:26 When will you have time? Aug 11 17:10:38 *Molly gently takes his hand whilst they wait for the dessert* Aug 11 17:10:58 Ed: After dinner? Aug 11 17:11:11 * Morgan nods Aug 11 17:12:47 *the rest of the meal passes smoothly, and about half an hour later Verity suggests the ladies go to the drawing room* Aug 11 17:15:36 [I'll call you if I'm struggling] Aug 11 17:16:22 [yes, please] Aug 11 17:16:50 * Morgan looks at Edward Aug 11 17:16:53 My office? Aug 11 17:18:05 *Edward nods* I’ll escort Mina to the drawing room and then join you Aug 11 17:18:32 * Morgan nods, looking to his father Aug 11 17:18:35 If you'll excuse us? Aug 11 17:20:23 *Adalbrecht nods. Edward offers Mina his arm, and leads her towards the drawing room Aug 11 17:20:37 * Morgan looks to Molly Aug 11 17:20:41 I'll see you soon my love Aug 11 17:24:25 *Molly kisses his cheek, a hand on his lower back* Yes, liebling Aug 11 17:26:35 * Morgan inclines his head to his father before leaving the room, looking for a bottle of whiskey before going to get his sketchbook Aug 11 17:26:56 [Do you think... father would've liked to have seen the sketches?] Aug 11 17:27:42 *He manages to find the whiskey. The sketchbook is in their trunk in their room* Aug 11 17:28:11 [I don’t know, maybe? I could ask your mother?] Aug 11 17:28:22 [please... see if she would like to as well?] Aug 11 17:28:27 * Morgan heads to his office Aug 11 17:29:49 [yes, my love. Are you -managing-?] Aug 11 17:30:02 [in what respect?] Aug 11 17:45:53 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 11 17:57:46 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 11 17:58:50 *He manages to find the whiskey. The sketchbook is in their trunk in their room* Aug 11 17:58:50 [I don’t know, maybe? I could ask your mother?] Aug 11 17:58:50 [please... see if she would like to as well?] Aug 11 17:58:50 * Morgan heads to his office Aug 11 17:58:50 [yes, my love. Are you -managing-?] Aug 11 17:58:53 [in what respect?] Aug 11 17:59:20 [it’s been more than eight hours...] Aug 11 17:59:44 [it has. Lets say I am acutely aware of you] Aug 11 18:00:15 [mmhmm... that’s a very nice way to phrase it] Aug 11 18:00:39 [I thought so] Aug 11 18:01:41 *it still sounds like Uinise and Claudia aren’t back. His office desk is plain, his nice one now in his home of Hafenlohr* Aug 11 18:02:53 * Morgan sets the chairs up side by side near a window, pouring a couple of large measures of whiskey Aug 11 18:03:34 * Molly is now known as Edward Aug 11 18:04:03 * Edward arrives about ten minutes later with a gentle knock on the door Aug 11 18:04:07 Come Aug 11 18:05:24 * Edward enters Aug 11 18:05:42 My apologies, Mina wanted to talk to me Aug 11 18:05:45 * Morgan points to the chair, moving into the second one Aug 11 18:05:49 Is everything alright? Aug 11 18:05:58 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:06:15 reminding me not to be up too late Aug 11 18:06:19 * Edward sits Aug 11 18:06:39 * Morgan nods Aug 11 18:06:48 I won't keep you long then Aug 11 18:08:01 * Edward nods, taking the drink and drinking a large mouthful Aug 11 18:09:34 * Morgan watches him for a moment Aug 11 18:09:40 You alright? Aug 11 18:10:00 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:10:06 yes. are you? Aug 11 18:10:33 * Morgan shrugs Aug 11 18:10:36 Well enough Aug 11 18:12:32 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:17:09 You ready? Aug 11 18:18:11 * Edward nods, though he looks tense Aug 11 18:18:13 Indeed Aug 11 18:18:27 Are you -sure-? Aug 11 18:18:38 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:20:42 Alice says the resemblance even then is uncanny Aug 11 18:23:52 * Edward nods, waiting, keeping a firm hold of his glass Aug 11 18:24:29 * Morgan takes a breath, opening the book to the first sketch of Jana, putting it gently in Edwards lap Aug 11 18:24:34 Try not to spill your drink please Aug 11 18:25:06 * Edward draws a deep breath, holding the glass to one side. He looks at the picture quietly Aug 11 18:26:27 * Morgan watches him Aug 11 18:30:17 * Edward nods “This was very early. She was bigger by the christening.” Aug 11 18:30:32 * Morgan nods Aug 11 18:30:36 Thats generally how it works, yes Aug 11 18:33:04 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:33:42 Did drawing fill your time? Aug 11 18:34:00 Some, yes... a lot of it was spent holding that little bundle Aug 11 18:34:50 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:37:38 * Edward is careful when he sips his drink not to spill it Aug 11 18:38:31 * Morgan leans over, turning the page Aug 11 18:40:49 * Edward looks at more pictures of Jana, some asleep, some awake, some the small details of her hands and feet Aug 11 18:41:25 I want to see Florrie in these drawings... Aug 11 18:41:38 * Morgan nods Aug 11 18:41:42 But you cant Aug 11 18:43:52 I am seeing a child I had murdered. Aug 11 18:44:26 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 11 18:45:53 When I showed Alice... there came a point where Florrie came over and asked when I had drawn her... Aug 11 18:46:01 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:46:49 I know they look the same. *He tosses back the rest of the whiskey* They were beautiful babies. Aug 11 18:47:32 * Morgan nods Aug 11 18:47:47 Tell you what, lets move to one where the similarity is obvious then we can work backwards Aug 11 18:48:46 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:49:30 * Morgan takes the book, flipping forward to find one where there's obvious similarity before placing it back in Edwards lap Aug 11 18:51:21 *This is the last one, Otto, Sascha, Dietlinde, and Jana sat outside the cottage. Edward’s jaw tightens* Yes, I can see the resemblance there strongly Aug 11 18:51:51 Perhaps... you are not ready for this Aug 11 18:52:21 * Edward rubs his brow wearily Aug 11 18:52:45 Do not take that as a criticism. Your work is good, and your family were beautiful. Aug 11 18:52:58 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 11 18:54:25 This isn't about my talent... it is simply too difficult for you, and I would not see you suffer. Do you still wish to visit the graves? Aug 11 18:54:59 * Edward nods Aug 11 18:55:38 I feel that is important at this juncture, though I cannot guarantee it will be easy either Aug 11 18:56:00 * Morgan nods Aug 11 18:56:11 Do you wish to do that tonight, if we are to cut this short? Aug 11 18:56:35 * Edward shakes him head Aug 11 18:56:44 Tomorrow would be preferable Aug 11 18:56:48 * Morgan nods Aug 11 18:56:50 alright Aug 11 18:57:08 * Edward very gently hands the book back Aug 11 18:57:20 I appreciate you doing this for me, brother Aug 11 18:57:23 * Morgan takes it, closing it carefully Aug 11 18:57:27 * Morgan nods Aug 11 18:58:47 How was Florrie this afternoon? Aug 11 18:58:54 * Edward smiles Aug 11 18:59:26 We took a walk in the woods Aug 11 19:00:43 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:01:20 Mimi came with us. It was nice Aug 11 19:01:55 thats... a little surprising... Aug 11 19:02:27 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:02:42 She is trying to be the best possible wife. Aug 11 19:02:56 Even weeks ago she would not have gone with you Aug 11 19:03:48 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:04:33 My desire to lead her and her desire to be led are coming into alignment Aug 11 19:06:44 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:06:52 I was a little surprised at the meeting when Florrie went to her... Aug 11 19:07:03 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:07:08 As was I Aug 11 19:08:00 I was even more surprised after when Mina continued to hold her hand Aug 11 19:09:01 Ah, now that is easier to explain. It would have looked very bad to have rejected Florrie publicly, particularly here Aug 11 19:10:59 Out the back, that wasn't public Aug 11 19:13:31 It would have been cruel. For all the pain her existence has caused Mina, she is not going to be cruel to any child, particularly mine Aug 11 19:13:47 I think... it might be a sign of progress Aug 11 19:14:01 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:14:12 There is progress Aug 11 19:14:20 * Morgan sips his drink Aug 11 19:14:24 What are your plans for tomorrow? Aug 11 19:15:09 See Jarvie off. Aside from that, nothing is set in stone. It will be a rest day. Aug 11 19:15:33 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 11 19:17:56 Shall we get the visit to the graves out of the way early? Aug 11 19:18:02 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:18:17 I am usually up early Aug 11 19:18:27 I recall. Does Mina ride often? Aug 11 19:18:39 Yes, she likes to ride Aug 11 19:19:57 The second you get the slightest hint she is increasing... that needs to stop. Aug 11 19:20:20 * Edward nods “That was my intention.” Aug 11 19:20:33 * Morgan nods solemnly Aug 11 19:20:34 Good Aug 11 19:20:49 I understand you do not let Molly ride now Aug 11 19:20:56 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:21:04 She is not in the least bit happy about it Aug 11 19:21:26 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:21:52 However, you are her -husband-, and she carries your son. Aug 11 19:22:29 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:22:30 Aye Aug 11 19:23:16 Therefore, she needs to submit to your commands Aug 11 19:23:54 Its not often I command... this is one of those times where I would without hesitation Aug 11 19:24:01 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:24:07 It is too dangerous. Aug 11 19:24:54 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:24:58 Absolutely Aug 11 19:26:09 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:26:24 Mina will do nothing to risk herself or our child Aug 11 19:26:47 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:28:38 * Edward nods “She will also have any examinations from Molly that I deem necessary” Aug 11 19:28:47 Bit far... Aug 11 19:30:20 * Edward shakes his head Aug 11 19:30:39 That is the sort of ship I want to run, and that she wants to be upon Aug 11 19:32:12 No... I meant... its a bit far to go to be checked over... Aug 11 19:37:02 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:37:42 yes, though we hope to see you both when time allows Aug 11 19:41:48 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:42:44 * Edward holds out his glass Aug 11 19:42:58 More? Aug 11 19:43:03 please Aug 11 19:43:14 * Morgan nods, refilling it Aug 11 19:44:58 * Edward drinks some Aug 11 19:46:50 We will see you in a few weeks in Fischler, and we will visit at the end of July, and for your son’s birth Aug 11 19:47:51 Thats going to be a tough time Aug 11 19:48:46 if you prefer I am absent I will contrive to be so Aug 11 19:49:14 No thank you... I'm more thinking about the timing Aug 11 19:49:40 why? Aug 11 19:50:08 He's due the middle of September Aug 11 19:50:42 I understand that, hence why I can stay away if you prefer Aug 11 19:50:53 No Aug 11 19:51:34 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:53:42 whether we can be present for the baptism will depend on Mimi’s increasing Aug 11 19:54:35 * Morgan nods Aug 11 19:54:49 Yes, it will... it'll make Prophets Mass difficult... Aug 11 19:55:06 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:55:42 If the child is due in early February, we can host you all again, assuming you will travel with a three month old Aug 11 19:56:04 We have a few advantages in terms of safety and comfort Aug 11 19:56:56 * Edward nods Aug 11 19:58:02 You are welcome in Graben. Perhaps you will stay in the lakeside house on New Years Eve Aug 11 19:58:39 Not with a three month old I doubt Aug 11 19:59:00 No, that will cramp your style Aug 11 20:00:05 * Morgan shrugs Aug 11 20:00:21 A sacrifice I am willing to make Aug 11 20:00:45 * Edward nods, sipping his drink Aug 11 20:01:15 We will all be more confined once there are more children Aug 11 20:01:25 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:01:27 Yes, we will Aug 11 20:02:30 * Edward nods, looking out to the now-glowing lake Aug 11 20:02:44 I envy that you are able to remain close Aug 11 20:03:07 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:03:08 I know Aug 11 20:04:59 * Edward nods, a minute passing Aug 11 20:05:06 How are you and Molly? Aug 11 20:05:37 Fine mostly. She's having a few issues wanting to help Sascha... things are tense there Aug 11 20:06:12 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:06:19 She will be careful, I hope Aug 11 20:06:35 Of course Aug 11 20:09:07 Has being back here caused that gap between you to return? Aug 11 20:09:28 No... just... todays events were stressful Aug 11 20:09:33 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:09:37 Yes, it was. Aug 11 20:11:00 We're fine, its just a lot going on Aug 11 20:11:50 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:12:36 She looks happier now her pregnancy is not concealed now Aug 11 20:13:02 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:13:13 She's wanted to revel in it Aug 11 20:13:24 * Edward nods, smiling Aug 11 20:13:55 Mimi will not be the same, but Molly’s joy is nice to see Aug 11 20:14:47 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:14:49 Yes, it is Aug 11 20:15:26 Have Sascha and Otto come to terms with it? Aug 11 20:15:45 Best I can tell, yes Aug 11 20:16:01 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:16:24 the villagers seemed pleased Aug 11 20:16:58 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:17:02 That bothers you Aug 11 20:17:44 * Edward drinks some more Aug 11 20:18:02 unfair as it is, I felt resentful earlier Aug 11 20:18:31 Its not unfair. You deserve that joy as well... you'd have had it, were it not for the shock of her appearance Aug 11 20:19:26 Yes, Molly pointed that out. I resented their judgement when she wouldn’t exist if I had not been trying to save them all from dying in an annexation. Aug 11 20:19:59 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:20:42 There is speculation she is actually mine... I've carefully divested some of them of that idea Aug 11 20:21:07 Logical as that assumption may be... Aug 11 20:21:51 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:22:40 There's a bit of hurt going on there too... a lot of them were friendly with Dietlinde and were uncomfortable with the idea that I would do that so quickly Aug 11 20:22:51 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:23:10 Naturally. You are not that sort of man. Aug 11 20:23:40 No... I'm a prude Aug 11 20:28:30 * Edward smiles slightly Aug 11 20:28:45 At least in terms of the number women you have Aug 11 20:28:56 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:29:01 I was different then Aug 11 20:29:13 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:29:49 the rumour will end now, I hope Aug 11 20:30:26 I've made it clear to some of them, it'll get around Aug 11 20:31:26 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:31:29 Thank you Aug 11 20:32:35 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Aug 11 20:32:46 Easier days are coming Aug 11 20:32:54 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:33:10 We knew this would be hard Aug 11 20:33:35 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:33:39 We did, yes Aug 11 20:34:31 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:35:36 I should return to Mimi Aug 11 20:37:15 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:37:17 Aye, alright Aug 11 20:37:55 * Edward finishes his drink Aug 11 20:38:20 Thank you for this. I apologise for my behaviour earlier Aug 11 20:38:29 * Morgan nods Aug 11 20:38:40 If you wish to try again we shall... let me know when you wish to visit them Aug 11 20:38:52 * Edward nods Aug 11 20:39:10 Tomorrow morning for the latter, I will be up for dawn Aug 11 20:40:24 * Morgan nods, getting up Aug 11 20:40:41 * Edward does too Aug 11 20:44:03 * Morgan pulls him close, holding him tightly Aug 11 20:44:30 Sometimes I could fucking slap you... but I'd have hated spending any longer annoyed with you Aug 11 20:44:41 * Edward hugs him Aug 11 20:44:57 You, my brother, are welcome to try Aug 11 20:45:10 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 11 20:45:22 We've established I hit hard enough for your descendants to feel it Aug 11 20:45:33 * Edward chuckles Aug 11 20:45:54 I will let Molly know you are retiring? Aug 11 20:46:09 No, I'll come down Aug 11 20:46:37 * Edward nods, letting him go Aug 11 20:48:20 *they make their way back to the drawing room where the women are sitting together* Aug 11 20:48:48 ladies... Aug 11 20:49:43 *They smile. Mina rises, looking to the others* Goodnight, everyone Aug 11 20:50:02 * Edward bows to them “goodnight” Aug 11 20:50:22 * Morgan moves out of the way Aug 11 20:52:16 *Mina gives Morgan a wink as they go* Aug 11 20:52:56 * Morgan blushes a little, looking at the floor Aug 11 20:54:18 Verity: Are you coming to sit with us, dear boy? Aug 11 20:54:37 *It’s just Verity, Jarvie, Alice, and Molly left* Aug 11 20:55:06 ummm... I think I'll speak with father for a few minutes first... Aug 11 20:55:40 *They nod. Molly smiles slightly* [keeping at a safe distance?] Aug 11 20:56:11 * Morgan inclines his head, going to find Adalbrecht Aug 11 20:56:14 [might be] Aug 11 20:56:46 * Edward is now known as Adalbrecht Aug 11 20:57:06 * Adalbrecht is still in the dining room with Grendlik, DeeDee, and Christopher Aug 11 20:57:48 father... can I have a word? Aug 11 20:58:30 * Adalbrecht nods, saying goodnight before stepping out into the hall, cigar in hand Aug 11 20:59:48 It didn't go well... it was too difficult for him Aug 11 21:00:19 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:00:40 I did wonder Aug 11 21:00:46 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:01:02 Maybe in time. We're going to visit the graves tomorrow Aug 11 21:01:08 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:01:12 Is that wise? Aug 11 21:01:19 He is adamant. Aug 11 21:02:06 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:02:22 If you are comfortable with that I will not object Aug 11 21:02:55 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:03:08 I wondered if perhaps you might like to see the drawings... Aug 11 21:03:55 I will, but not tonight Aug 11 21:04:15 No, of course... I meant... at some point Aug 11 21:05:10 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:05:23 Yes, we will do it before you go home Aug 11 21:05:44 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:06:01 I've been trying to smooth things over with the villagers Aug 11 21:06:27 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:07:03 Yensid informs me that there are some who think Florrie is yours Aug 11 21:07:35 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:07:47 I've been making it known to some that is not the case... particularly Dietlinde's cousin Aug 11 21:11:27 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:12:06 I can understand their suspicions, but it is important that it stops Aug 11 21:12:12 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:12:19 I know. I've started on that already Aug 11 21:14:41 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:14:56 I will ask Grunhelm to do likewise Aug 11 21:15:25 * Morgan shivers slightly, nodding Aug 11 21:15:34 HeinzHarolds on it Aug 11 21:16:05 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:16:18 We should have covered all the areas Aug 11 21:16:55 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:21:16 * Adalbrecht nods I am also told people are pleased you are in expectation of a child Aug 11 21:21:40 That did seem to be the case, yes Aug 11 21:24:51 * Adalbrecht smiles Aug 11 21:25:12 Also, no one has questioned Emil’s parentage Aug 11 21:25:34 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:25:40 We were quite open about his being adopted Aug 11 21:27:28 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:27:55 All in all, I feel the meeting was a success Aug 11 21:28:19 Overall, I'd agree Aug 11 21:29:03 Florrie taking Mina’s hand was very unexpected Aug 11 21:29:52 I was stunned frankly Aug 11 21:31:28 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:32:03 I think we all were, but Mina handled it with an admirable grace. I knew she would be an asset to the family Aug 11 21:32:14 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:32:24 Sooner they are with child the better Aug 11 21:37:27 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:38:10 They have only been married four months, and all this travelling is very disruptive Aug 11 21:38:18 * Morgan nods Aug 11 21:38:20 aye Aug 11 21:40:31 If they were to stay at home, I believe it would be quicker Aug 11 21:40:57 * Morgan chuckles Aug 11 21:41:07 You know it can happen elsewhere... Aug 11 21:44:55 Not as commonly, in my experience. Aug 11 21:45:38 I hope, in this instance, you are wrong Aug 11 21:45:52 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:46:31 As do I. But Edward is not stupid, he knows what is required of him, though I think having his childhood bedroom for them both was a mistake Aug 11 21:47:14 because... Aug 11 21:49:21 * Adalbrecht blushes slightly, puffing on his cigar Aug 11 21:49:32 It is not conducive to marital relations Aug 11 21:50:00 I see Aug 11 21:51:00 I offered him any guest rooms he would like Aug 11 21:51:45 He has brought his sweetheart to see where he grew up... including his private space... Aug 11 21:53:30 Yes, but a Lady shouldn’t be expected to sleep in an adolescent boy’s bedroom Aug 11 21:54:04 * Morgan shrugs Aug 11 21:56:19 I do not see you making Molly do so *The only time she’s slept in his old room was when Alarice first went missing and she’d brought Varick. He’d woken her on his couch in the morning just in her shift, and things had gotten quite steamy before the boy had woken up and interrupted them* Aug 11 21:57:38 No... I have shown her my room, she wanted to see where I spent my childhood... but, it must be said... I have a whole wing... Aug 11 21:58:48 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 21:59:30 Perhaps I need to assign them some rooms that are theirs, not guest rooms... *he looks thoughtful * Aug 11 21:59:55 For next time, I think that might be a good idea... rooms that aren't used by any other guest... Aug 11 22:00:10 Of course, that may be -another- reason they chose to stay in the room they did Aug 11 22:01:57 such as? Aug 11 22:02:15 Because its his... no-one else would use that room. Aug 11 22:03:10 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 22:03:34 I will have Reinhardt find two nice rooms for them Aug 11 22:03:43 Just one. Aug 11 22:04:36 * Adalbrecht looks disapproving Aug 11 22:04:48 Mina should have her own space, as a Lady Aug 11 22:05:31 Very well... but it won't get used Aug 11 22:11:53 * Adalbrecht sighs “I see.” Aug 11 22:12:16 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 11 22:12:22 Us young folk and our strange ideas... Aug 11 22:13:01 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 22:13:30 Indeed, especially during the sensitive years of childbearing, a woman needs privacy Aug 11 22:13:55 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 11 22:14:08 Two rooms then, so at least she can have that if she chooses... Aug 11 22:14:44 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 22:15:32 Yes, I think that is acceptable. You and Molly have your own rooms in the Veisgraf Wing, just as your Mother and I had in our early marital year’s Aug 11 22:15:42 * Morgan nods Aug 11 22:17:11 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 11 22:18:00 I think it is time we all retired if Jarvinia is so determined to leave very early Aug 11 22:18:46 * Morgan nods Aug 11 22:18:47 Yes father Aug 11 22:20:31 * Adalbrecht leads to the drawing room. Goodnights are said, and everyone goes their own way. This means Alice will be going with Molly and Morgan all the way back to the Veisgraf Wing. Molly smiles at him Aug 11 22:20:36 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Aug 11 22:21:08 [can you risk me on your arm, my love?] Aug 11 22:21:23 [I'll manage] Aug 11 22:23:20 * Molly takes his arm. It’s fortunate the women talk to each other, because she is definitely a distraction both in her scent and the way her dress sits Aug 11 22:48:59 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 11 23:24:19 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)