**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Aug 15 19:06:45 2024 Aug 15 19:06:45 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 15 19:58:27 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 15 19:59:41 * Madchen nods Aug 15 19:59:41 Go walk, want see Jana? Aug 15 19:59:41 * Morgan nods a little Aug 15 19:59:41 I think so Aug 15 19:59:41 All got to stay away when Mama practice with birds Aug 15 19:59:44 Too dangerous to be nearby huh Aug 15 19:59:46 * Madchen nods Aug 15 19:59:48 Mama very strong Aug 15 19:59:50 * Morgan nods Aug 15 19:59:52 Doesn't surprise me Aug 15 19:59:54 * Madchen directs him around the house. He sees Jana and Tomas playing with little Heinzharold, Morgan, and Sonnenshien, who is now a toddler here Aug 15 19:59:56 * Morgan sighs Aug 15 19:59:58 They happy. They practice too Aug 15 20:00:00 Oh? Aug 15 20:00:02 Boys do water. Aug 15 20:00:04 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:00:08 Thought so when I saw them in the bath one time Aug 15 20:00:39 * Molly is now known as Madchen Aug 15 20:00:57 something bad coming Aug 15 20:01:24 Here? Or in the awake world? Aug 15 20:01:32 here Aug 15 20:01:40 * Morgan nods sadly Aug 15 20:01:48 It had started when I was here last Aug 15 20:02:05 * Madchen nods Aug 15 20:02:20 Do yo know what? Aug 15 20:02:30 * Madchen shakes her head Aug 15 20:02:44 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:03:26 *Jana spots him and waves* Aug 15 20:03:50 * Morgan waves Aug 15 20:03:59 I won't be able to come here much longer will I? Aug 15 20:04:16 don’t know Aug 15 20:04:33 * Morgan nods, moving toward Jana Aug 15 20:05:13 *Jana watches him, smiling* Aug 15 20:06:34 $Hello sweetheart$ Aug 15 20:07:12 $Hello Vati, I haven’t seen you for a few months$ Aug 15 20:07:30 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:07:39 $How are you?$ Aug 15 20:08:04 * Madchen is now known as Jana Aug 15 20:08:24 $we are well, are you?$ Aug 15 20:08:57 $Better for seeing you$ Aug 15 20:10:13 * Jana smiles. The blonde toddler comes closer, looking at him Aug 15 20:10:41 * Morgan smiles, waving at her Aug 15 20:10:53 *She waves back* Aug 15 20:11:07 $She's beautiful$ Aug 15 20:11:20 * Jana nods, smiling Aug 15 20:11:54 $Whats occurring?$ Aug 15 20:12:24 $we’re waiting and training$ Aug 15 20:12:36 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:12:40 $Somethings coming$ Aug 15 20:13:32 $yes it is. It’s quite scary, but we have a responsibility. And I learnt from your sacrifice that that really matters$ Aug 15 20:14:16 * Morgan nods a little Aug 15 20:14:23 $You will be careful$ Aug 15 20:14:54 * Jana smiles $we all will$ Aug 15 20:16:25 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:16:33 $How is your Muti? Aug 15 20:18:13 $She’s happy, Papa has started to grow corn in the clearing, and her cousin Hildegarde is moving closer$ Aug 15 20:19:07 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:19:11 $Thats good$ Aug 15 20:21:21 $what is happening for you? You said you aren’t always here$ Aug 15 20:22:45 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:23:01 $I'm... keeping busy, I suppose you could say. Seeing things$ Aug 15 20:23:20 $what things?$ Aug 15 20:24:43 $Sometimes... other ways it could have been. Seen some dragons...$ Aug 15 20:25:23 * Jana smiles “In heaven?” Aug 15 20:26:09 $no, far off lands love. Seeing you, thats basically heaven for me$ Aug 15 20:26:43 * Jana smiles “Did I grow up like you thought I would?” Aug 15 20:27:45 $You are so much more beautiful than I ever expected... $ Aug 15 20:28:26 $Thank you. Papa says I get it from Muti$ Aug 15 20:28:58 $He isn't wrong at all$ Aug 15 20:31:27 $she misses you, but I think speaking to you at Peresephone’s baptism gave her closure$ Aug 15 20:31:41 * Morgan nods, sighing a little Aug 15 20:31:58 $I just want her to be happy$ Aug 15 20:33:16 $she is. She loves Papa, and he takes good care of her$ Aug 15 20:33:46 $I don't doubt it. He's a wonderful man, just like his Da$ Aug 15 20:36:14 * Jana nods “Ma talks about him. She loves Muti too” Aug 15 20:36:37 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:36:42 $I'm not suprised$ Aug 15 20:38:01 *the twins run over, both trying to pull her in different directions* Aug 15 20:39:54 * Morgan smiles, ,watching them Aug 15 20:41:05 * Jana smiles “Boys!” Aug 15 20:41:15 *The children laugh* Aug 15 20:41:57 $I’m sorry, I have to play with them. We don’t know how long we have so we have to savour it$ Aug 15 20:42:07 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:42:16 $Go, be with them Aug 15 20:42:29 $I love you, Vati$ Aug 15 20:42:54 $I love you, with all my heart$ Aug 15 20:44:27 * Jana smiles, nodding, and then tells the boys they get a head start before she catches them and gives them to Grunhelm. They run across the garden as she picks up Sonnenshien Aug 15 20:45:57 * Morgan sighs Aug 15 20:46:09 Now what, little lady? Aug 15 20:46:22 * Jana is now known as Madchen Aug 15 20:46:41 other dreams come soon Aug 15 20:46:56 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:47:00 I'll still see you? Aug 15 20:47:07 * Madchen nods Aug 15 20:47:19 See again soon Aug 15 20:47:44 But I might not come back here... Aug 15 20:48:39 Maybe maybe not Aug 15 20:49:05 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek Aug 15 20:49:49 * Madchen kisses his back Aug 15 20:50:00 One day see me awake world Aug 15 20:50:13 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:50:22 I am looking forward to that so very much Aug 15 20:51:20 * Madchen nods Aug 15 20:52:22 Don't suppose you feel like telling me when it'll be... Aug 15 20:52:43 I not know Aug 15 20:52:56 * Morgan nods Aug 15 20:53:01 Thats alright Aug 15 20:53:42 * Madchen nods, hugging him Aug 15 20:53:49 * Morgan cuddles her Aug 15 20:54:57 *Molly turns over, knocking him out of the dream* Aug 15 20:55:22 * Morgan frowns, checking the time Aug 15 20:56:00 *it’s only one ‘oclock. Molly snuggles up to h8m* Aug 15 20:56:25 * Morgan sighs, fidgeting, trying to go back to sleep Aug 15 20:59:58 *He dreams where they call him Wolfblood. They take their units south towards Starke where they are supposed to be. It’s early in September, and still warm. He’s not had any letters from Mina, but they are about coming up for n the point where he would have to go east whilst they go south if he wants to see his home for the first time such a long time Aug 15 21:00:53 * Morgan approaches Fuchs Aug 15 21:00:59 * Madchen is now known as Fuchs Aug 15 21:01:15 * Fuchs is riding quietly. He looks at Morgan Aug 15 21:01:52 Sir... Aug 15 21:03:05 Yes? Aug 15 21:03:26 I was wondering if I'd be permitted to visit my family Aug 15 21:03:57 * Fuchs nods Aug 15 21:04:17 Take the night and catch us up tomorrow Aug 15 21:04:23 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:04:25 Thank you sir Aug 15 21:05:22 * Fuchs nods “They’ll be glad to see you” Aug 15 21:05:34 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:05:40 I should hope so Aug 15 21:06:07 * Fuchs nods Aug 15 21:07:17 They will be able to send on letters to your wife and have news of her Aug 15 21:07:37 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:07:52 I hope so. With your permission... Aug 15 21:08:49 * Fuchs nods, smiling Aug 15 21:10:40 of course Aug 15 21:11:13 * Morgan thanks him, letting his men know whose instructions to follow before branching off toward home Aug 15 21:12:23 *the route is familiar though covered by trees for the twenty miles between the Great South Road and the back of his Father’s estate Aug 15 21:12:39 * Morgan keeps a constant lookout as he rides Aug 15 21:13:19 *He sees wild life and hears birds, but nothing interrupts him* Aug 15 21:13:44 * Morgan rides on toward home Aug 15 21:17:04 *He reaches the grounds and goes around to drop off the horse. Beside the stable is the graveyard, and he gets an odd feeling about the place where his ancestors rest, like he’s due to go there* Aug 15 21:17:39 * Morgan frowns, staring toward it Aug 15 21:18:50 *the groom takes the horse* Aug 15 21:19:12 * Morgan thanks him, heading for the main door Aug 15 21:20:07 *Reinhardt looks solemn when he bows to Morgan* My Lord Aug 15 21:20:22 Reinhardt... Aug 15 21:20:32 * Fuchs is now known as Reinhardt Aug 15 21:20:40 I am sorry for your loss Aug 15 21:20:53 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:21:12 Thank you Aug 15 21:21:57 The Graf and Grafin are in her morning room Aug 15 21:22:17 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:22:28 I'll go see them. Would you take my bag up? Aug 15 21:22:39 * Reinhardt nods Aug 15 21:22:53 To your normal room, my Lord? Aug 15 21:23:09 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:23:10 Please Aug 15 21:23:40 * Reinhardt bows, and takes it Aug 15 21:23:56 * Morgan thanks him, heading for his mothers morning room Aug 15 21:24:47 *He can hear them quietly chatting in there* Aug 15 21:24:57 * Morgan knocks quietly Aug 15 21:25:07 * Reinhardt is now known as Verity Aug 15 21:25:11 come in Aug 15 21:25:38 * Morgan opens the door, moving inside Aug 15 21:26:02 * Verity is knitting a little baby cardigan, and Adalbrecht is holding her wool Aug 15 21:26:27 I hope I'm not interrupting... Aug 15 21:26:43 * Verity looks sympathetic “Oh dear boy!” Aug 15 21:27:18 * Morgan smiles sadly Aug 15 21:27:19 mother Aug 15 21:27:33 * Verity gets up and comes to hug h8m Aug 15 21:28:24 I’m so sorry about little Frieda Aug 15 21:28:50 * Morgan nods, holding on to her Aug 15 21:28:51 Me too Aug 15 21:29:35 * Verity starts crying “I was so upset for you when I received Mina’s letter” Aug 15 21:30:25 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:30:32 It was very difficult to find out Aug 15 21:31:15 Adalbrecht stands: I asked that she could be laid to rest here, but it had already been done Aug 15 21:31:50 * Morgan sighs, nodding Aug 15 21:32:49 * Verity lets him go so she can wipe her eyes Aug 15 21:33:08 Adalbrecht: How long are you staying? Aug 15 21:33:25 Just tonight. I've got to catch my unit up tomorrow Aug 15 21:33:49 that’s a shame, you look like you need to rest, dear boy Aug 15 21:34:13 I'm alright mother Aug 15 21:34:44 I’ll ring for some tea anyway Aug 15 21:35:05 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:35:07 Thank you Aug 15 21:35:46 * Verity does this. Adalbrecht awkwardly hugs Morgan Aug 15 21:36:15 Ad: We have sent the Sudlache Ring to Mina Aug 15 21:37:21 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:37:30 Thank you. Have you heard from her at all? Aug 15 21:38:56 *Adalbrecht nods* We had a letter this morning from a week ago. She is healing and has been able to leaving her chambers now Aug 15 21:39:46 * Morgan nods, looking relieved Aug 15 21:40:49 V: She asked that we give you a letter if we saw you Aug 15 21:41:06 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:41:13 I did wonder... I'venot heard from her Aug 15 21:42:04 Ad: letters on the road are often lost Aug 15 21:42:38 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:42:43 We've been moving around a lot Aug 15 21:44:03 *Adalbrecht nods* It is an unavoidable part of the service Aug 15 21:44:18 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:45:44 Heinzharold wrote to Emmilene last week, he’s well, his unit has been on land duties, which he prefers Aug 15 21:46:09 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:46:10 Thats good Aug 15 21:50:04 I hope you’ll get to see him sometime soon Aug 15 21:50:23 *Adalbrecht gives him the letter from Mina* Aug 15 21:50:28 * Morgan nods Aug 15 21:50:31 I hope so Aug 15 21:51:22 *Verity takes her seat again, as does Adalbrecht Aug 15 21:51:35 * Morgan sits down, opening the letter Aug 15 21:54:12 *It says: Dear Morgan, I write to you often but I do not know if they find you. My body is mostly healed, but I still have marks on my abdomen from her presence there. I hope you will kiss them better as with my other scar. Each day is very difficult, but I know it will not be easier for you, at least I am home in private. I will be well enough for September’s full moon. I love you, Mina” Aug 15 21:54:52 * Morgan sighs, briefly pressing the paper to his lips Aug 15 21:55:06 I'll have a reply written by morning, would you see it sent for me? Aug 15 21:55:18 * Verity smiles Aug 15 21:55:41 Of course, dear boy. Maybe she’d like some sketches if you have any? Aug 15 21:56:07 I'm sure I can find one... I've not had a lot of time to draw Aug 15 21:56:16 * Verity nods Aug 15 21:56:29 Ad: What have you been doing? Aug 15 21:56:58 * Morgan sighs Aug 15 21:57:02 Whats the last you heard? Aug 15 21:57:23 Very little. You could write more. Aug 15 21:57:51 Letters on the road are often lost... Aug 15 21:59:08 *He nods* Your letter about your promotion to Commander arrived Aug 15 21:59:45 They're going to review in six months... Aug 15 22:00:20 Ad: They should give you a ship Aug 15 22:00:41 * Morgan shrugs Aug 15 22:01:01 Got a ways to go yet... the colonel was lamenting my not being involved in espionage... Aug 15 22:01:23 * Verity smiles Aug 15 22:01:36 An honest boy like you would not enjoy that Aug 15 22:02:00 Some of it wasn't too bad Aug 15 22:02:54 *Adalbrecht gets comfortable* That’s what you’ve been doing? Aug 15 22:03:50 A little bit... we tried to save a village but it didn't go well. Since then, we've been doing a lot of sailing up and down the cost, fending off raids Aug 15 22:06:49 Oh dear boy, how scary Aug 15 22:08:50 Can be a bit, yes Aug 15 22:10:05 Ad: *he sips his coffee* It becomes our normal, my dear Aug 15 22:10:19 * Morgan nods Aug 15 22:10:20 It does Aug 15 22:11:39 Ad: I am surprised you didn’t bring Grendlik with you Aug 15 22:12:22 Wasn't really doable Aug 15 22:13:36 He’s a nice boy Aug 15 22:13:48 * Morgan nods Aug 15 22:13:52 He is Aug 15 22:14:37 Ad: Your Uncle is away again, but your Aunt and cousin are here Aug 15 22:15:01 * Morgan nods Aug 15 22:15:04 I wish I had longer Aug 15 22:15:14 * Verity smiles Aug 15 22:15:28 So do I, and we could have had Mina visit Aug 15 22:16:12 * Morgan nods Aug 15 22:16:21 It would've been too far her to travel at the moment Aug 15 22:18:59 Do you have leave for Prophet’s Mass? Perhaps we’ll invite her to spend the season with us Aug 15 22:19:15 I can ask, but... Aug 15 22:21:22 * Verity nods sadly Aug 15 22:22:15 It’s very sad to see another generation of new wives trying to manage without their husbands Aug 15 22:22:47 * Morgan nods Aug 15 22:22:52 Its all so... horrible Aug 15 22:24:13 * Verity nods. Adalbrecht watches Morgan “You just get on with it, and keep in mind the people you’re doing it for” Aug 15 22:27:22 * Morgan nods Aug 15 22:27:25 Yes, you do Aug 15 22:28:27 *He gets given his tea. It’s nice at home, but the day goes so quickly until it’s soon time for him to go to bed* Aug 15 22:29:10 * Morgan kisses his mothers cheek, bidding his parents goodnight Aug 15 22:30:17 *They say goodnight to him. His room is just as it was when he last stayed in it a long time ago now* Aug 15 22:31:49 * Morgan spends a few minutes writing to Mina, telling her how much he misses and loves her, hoping he will be able to see her soon and asking her to take care of herself before getting ready for bed Aug 15 22:32:59 *He finds himself very much at a lose end alone in his childhood bed with the blue glow from the lake illuminating his ceiling* Aug 15 22:33:36 * Morgan fidgets so he can see the lake Aug 15 22:36:03 *it looks quite still tonight. More than a week away from him, Mina must be settling down herself tonight in her own childhood bed, where he’s made love to her nowhere near as much as he wishes he could have done Aug 15 22:37:57 God I miss you Aug 15 22:55:40 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 15 23:38:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)