**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Aug 22 18:43:00 2024 Aug 22 18:43:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 22 18:44:57 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 22 18:45:53 * Molly is now known as Inga Aug 22 18:47:19 She wants us to be as frugal as they were Aug 22 18:47:20 * Morgan nods Aug 22 18:47:20 And what do you think about that? Aug 22 18:47:20 * Inga smiles a little, bashfully Aug 22 18:47:20 I want -some- nice things. My husband -is- a baronet Aug 22 18:47:21 * Morgan nods Aug 22 18:47:23 absolutely... do you still wish me to build the table? Aug 22 18:47:25 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:47:27 That’s one of my nice things Aug 22 18:47:29 * Morgan smiles, looking touched Aug 22 18:47:31 I’d like you to make our crib too Aug 22 18:47:33 You sure? Aug 22 18:47:35 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:47:37 yes please Aug 22 18:47:39 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 22 18:47:43 Alright love Aug 22 18:47:45 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:47:47 We’re going to put our rocking chair in first, the first furniture in our home Aug 22 18:47:49 * Morgan nods, smiling Aug 22 18:48:17 I'm so happy you like it Aug 22 18:48:24 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:48:28 we do Aug 22 18:49:24 * Inga gets a bit further along the path before she says “are you going to have Heinzharold bury Dietlinde’s ring?” Aug 22 18:50:13 now... why would you ask that? Aug 22 18:52:01 Because weeks ago you talked about it, and he was wondering, and I said I’d see if Molly knew anything, but now I thought I’d just ask you directly Aug 22 18:52:26 * Morgan rubs his forehead Aug 22 18:52:37 Well... yeah... that was weeks and -weeks- ago Aug 22 18:53:07 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:53:25 Heinzharold has a long memory when it’s important Aug 22 18:53:49 * Morgan nods Aug 22 18:53:52 its... difficult Aug 22 18:54:43 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:54:55 It means letting go a bit more Aug 22 18:55:05 Yeah... it does... Aug 22 18:55:18 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:56:00 But she’d have wanted to be buried with it, and if you hadn’t gone to the jewellers that day with it, she would have been Aug 22 18:56:13 * Morgan nods, frowning Aug 22 18:56:16 Yes, she would Aug 22 18:56:26 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:57:14 He said if you want him to he’d do whatever is needed to get it to her Aug 22 18:58:01 I don't think I could ask that of him... Aug 22 18:58:23 It’s Heinzharold, he’d never let anyone else do it Aug 22 18:58:33 I know Aug 22 18:59:00 * Inga nods Aug 22 18:59:20 something to discuss with Molly maybe? Aug 22 18:59:46 * Morgan nods Aug 22 18:59:48 Probably, aye Aug 22 18:59:57 That’s what you and she do Aug 22 19:00:08 Whats that Aug 22 19:00:26 Talk about things like this so she can help you Aug 22 19:00:50 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:01:07 I'm... reluctant to let it go but... like you said, she'd have wanted it with her Aug 22 19:03:23 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:03:38 You’ll still have your own Aug 22 19:03:53 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:03:57 aye Aug 22 19:05:55 * Inga smiles “How are the children?” Aug 22 19:06:30 Fine. Varick was happily playing with Jacques, and Florrie was with Edward when I left... Molly took Emil to plonk him on Mina's lap Aug 22 19:07:28 I like Mina, but I don’t really -understand- her Aug 22 19:07:52 No? Aug 22 19:08:21 She doesn’t want a motherhood like I do, or like Molly -has- Aug 22 19:08:42 Its not what she was shown... she was raised very differently Aug 22 19:09:24 I don’t think it makes people happy. You aren’t poor and scared for your security, but it costs a lot to be noble Aug 22 19:10:27 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:10:28 It does Aug 22 19:14:06 I’m glad I’m not. Gentry is enough, but I don’t feel like we really are that, either Aug 22 19:14:38 No? Aug 22 19:15:28 We’re just a couple who want to live next door to our friends, be good people, have children Aug 22 19:15:50 * Inga glances at him “And bang like a barn door in a storm” Aug 22 19:16:14 * Morgan laughs Aug 22 19:18:10 I imagine Emmilene is cramping your style, huh? Aug 22 19:18:15 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:18:19 So much! Aug 22 19:19:36 * Inga pushes up her sleeve where there are love bites that look to be from yesterday evening Aug 22 19:20:05 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:20:44 Not sure there's much can be done about it Aug 22 19:21:28 No, he’s lost the leather thing he has. I think it’s gone down behind the bed Aug 22 19:22:11 Oh... I'd have been having a proper look while Emmilene was out to be honest Aug 22 19:22:37 He was, for the first two minutes, then we got distracted Aug 22 19:22:49 * Morgan chuckles Aug 22 19:22:51 I see Aug 22 19:22:58 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:23:25 We had to be quick incase she came back for anything Aug 22 19:24:42 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:24:57 Sometimes opportunities have to be taken Aug 22 19:25:04 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:25:16 I need to see Molly to talk about what to tell Mina Aug 22 19:25:40 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:25:45 Aye, I've got a plan Aug 22 19:25:52 * Inga giggles Aug 22 19:26:14 Okay, you go out in the trees, I’ll stand guard and whistle if someone comes Aug 22 19:26:43 * Morgan laughs Aug 22 19:26:48 Thats not quite what I had in mind Aug 22 19:27:57 What is your plan? Aug 22 19:28:42 There's something I want to talk to Mina about... Aug 22 19:29:05 what? Aug 22 19:30:17 She wanted Edward to visit the graves so a line could be drawn... closure... for all of us. Except, she didn't bloody tell us, did she.. Aug 22 19:31:19 Tell you what? Aug 22 19:31:42 That it was for all of us to have closure, to draw a line... Aug 22 19:31:57 * Inga doesn’t look to understand Aug 22 19:32:07 that’s what you just said Aug 22 19:32:12 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:32:45 She wants us all to move on... but only told Edward thats what that visit to the graves was for... like she's expecting me to move on without knowing I'm supposed to... Aug 22 19:33:18 Oh, okay. That’s complicated Aug 22 19:33:37 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:34:01 * Morgan takes a slow breath Aug 22 19:34:06 And its hypocritical Aug 22 19:35:23 Because everyone asked her to move on, but then Heinzharold had to bang her and Molly’s heads together before she started to let it go? Aug 22 19:35:47 And even then... Aug 22 19:37:51 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:38:08 They’re still not really friendly, are they? Aug 22 19:38:43 No, they're not.... She cannot dictate some of us have to let go of one thing if she is not willing to do the same Aug 22 19:39:38 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:40:24 I thought I could go down below stairs and see everybody again, so you had time with Molly Aug 22 19:40:34 But you need to talk to her Aug 22 19:42:08 You need her more if you didn’t do it this morning! Aug 22 19:42:32 I'll manage... just... later it'll be like pouring pint of milk into a thimble Aug 22 19:43:37 * Inga laughs loudly “Heinzharold says that!” Aug 22 19:43:58 Might be where I got it... Aug 22 19:44:22 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:44:29 You should tell Molly that. Aug 22 19:44:39 Reckon? Aug 22 19:44:43 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:45:08 You know how she is. If you missed this morning, she’s probably secretly worrying Aug 22 19:45:23 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:45:26 You're probably right Aug 22 19:46:11 Everything was alright between you last night though? Aug 22 19:47:38 * Morgan nods Aug 22 19:47:40 I believe so Aug 22 19:47:52 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:47:55 Good Aug 22 19:49:11 I don't know you'd find it particularly comfortable visiting below stairs... Aug 22 19:50:53 Why? Aug 22 19:51:36 Because... sad as it might be, you're not one of them anymore love... to them, you're gentry, a guest... Aug 22 19:51:52 * Inga sighs Aug 22 19:51:57 I suppose so... Aug 22 19:52:18 * Morgan nods sadly Aug 22 19:52:25 Its sad Aug 22 19:54:01 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:54:38 I want to see people I lived ten years with, but maybe they think I’m too stuck up and grand now Aug 22 19:55:26 I doubt that very much love... Aug 22 19:56:16 * Inga nods Aug 22 19:56:26 Maybe I should have a quick look Aug 22 19:56:33 If you want to love Aug 22 19:56:44 * Inga smiles Aug 22 19:57:06 Is it cramping your style being here? Aug 22 19:57:52 A little perhaps. I'd be more at ease if I wasn't constantly waiting to fall out with my father Aug 22 19:59:06 Why would you fall out with him now? Aug 22 20:01:24 He's a bit... prickly at times Aug 22 20:02:43 * Inga nods Aug 22 20:03:02 But you must have dealt with many prickly people before Aug 22 20:03:54 He gets under my skin in a way others don't Aug 22 20:05:00 * Inga laughs Aug 22 20:05:03 why? Aug 22 20:05:40 Possibly because I yearn for his approval... his trust... Aug 22 20:05:48 * Inga nods Aug 22 20:06:26 Molly says you’re searching for him to esteem and respect you Aug 22 20:06:45 * Morgan nods, sighing Aug 22 20:06:48 She's probably right Aug 22 20:07:02 She says it’s because you”re getting old. Aug 22 20:08:08 well... isn't that just charming Aug 22 20:08:13 * Inga giggles Aug 22 20:08:57 She doesn’t say it quite that way. She says before, you wanted his love and trust as a son, but now you want his esteem and respect as a man Aug 22 20:10:02 * Morgan nods Aug 22 20:10:11 She might be right I suppose Aug 22 20:10:30 * Inga nods Aug 22 20:10:49 Before you were his heir, now you’re his successor Aug 22 20:11:15 * Morgan nods Aug 22 20:11:18 Could be, yes Aug 22 20:12:52 I got a bit lost then, because she started talking about ‘subtle power dynamics’ between two people Aug 22 20:13:13 Oh? Aug 22 20:13:24 It was a bit complicated for me Aug 22 20:13:46 People are complex... has she explained her theory of soft pressure? Aug 22 20:13:55 * Inga nods, smiling Aug 22 20:14:16 That’s why Heinzharold is sometimes less of a plank than before Aug 22 20:15:23 * Morgan nods Aug 22 20:15:30 A little bit less... Aug 22 20:17:15 * Inga nods Aug 22 20:17:23 I don’t use it often Aug 22 20:17:30 Don't need to? Aug 22 20:17:42 * Inga shakes her head Aug 22 20:18:06 He’s quite a satisfactory husband just as he is *she giggles* Aug 22 20:18:53 He'll suffice... Aug 22 20:19:43 * Inga nods Aug 22 20:19:52 he will Aug 22 20:21:40 * Inga walks along happily. They get almost to the stables when she says “How are you planning to handle it?” Aug 22 20:22:24 Generally with both hands... Aug 22 20:22:29 * Morgan blushes Aug 22 20:24:27 * Inga laughs Aug 22 20:24:35 Now you’re boasting! Aug 22 20:25:34 Sorry... I was thinking I'd pull Mina out to talk to her so you can talk with Molly... Aug 22 20:27:22 * Inga nods Aug 22 20:27:29 If you can stand to wait Aug 22 20:28:04 I'll manage. This is important Aug 22 20:28:58 * Inga nods, heading into the Veisgraf Wing once the groom has Morgan’s horse, and going up to the nursery. Molly calls for them to come in Aug 22 20:30:01 I thought we could help Inga escape a little while... Aug 22 20:32:31 *Molly smiles, standing to hug Inga. Her dress today that’s looser hints at her belly rather than displays it. She hugs Inga. Mina meanwhile has a sleeping Emil in her lap Aug 22 20:32:49 * Morgan watches Mina for a moment Aug 22 20:32:53 Mina... could I have a word? Aug 22 20:35:19 *Mina nods, handing Emil to Molly* Aug 22 20:35:41 * Inga looks from mother and child to Morgan, and she smirks a little Aug 22 20:36:35 Won't keep her long, love... Aug 22 20:38:17 *Molly smiles* Take as long as you need, my love Aug 22 20:38:29 * Morgan nods, leading Mina out and to his office Aug 22 20:38:36 * Inga is now known as Mina Aug 22 20:38:45 * Mina follows along Aug 22 20:39:05 * Morgan lets her in, motioning to a seat Aug 22 20:39:24 Would you like a drink? Aug 22 20:40:51 * Mina sits Aug 22 20:41:20 No, thank you, I am midway through coffee in the nursery Aug 22 20:41:40 * Morgan nods, sitting down in a chair beside hers Aug 22 20:41:58 * Mina watches him politely Aug 22 20:42:26 I went with Edward this morning to the graves... Aug 22 20:43:15 * Mina nods Aug 22 20:43:37 He dashed a note off to that effect Aug 22 20:45:10 He said you thought his visiting the graves would give -everyone- closure... to finish it... Aug 22 20:47:11 * Mina nods “It was my hope that you and he attending together would allow him to repent as he has not found an outlet for, and for your forgiveness of his actions to be complete” Aug 22 20:47:42 Perhaps... it would've been an idea to let me in on that plan? Aug 22 20:49:20 An idea, certainly. But not necessarily a good one Aug 22 20:49:32 Why? Aug 22 20:50:11 Because it required a degree of spontaneity. If I had told you, your interaction would not have been organic Aug 22 20:50:30 * Morgan watches her Aug 22 20:50:40 I am feeling manipulated. I do not like it. Aug 22 20:50:56 I am sorry that it hurts you Aug 22 20:52:33 You assumed my forgiveness of him was not already complete... Aug 22 20:53:49 To a degree, certainly Aug 22 20:54:29 I want you to consider how you would be feeling if you were manipulated in a similar manner with Alice or Florrie. Aug 22 20:54:45 I -was- manipulated with them. Aug 22 20:55:01 When? Aug 22 20:55:50 When Heinzharold brought Alice into the admonition of Molly and I Aug 22 20:56:22 * Morgan sighs Aug 22 20:56:24 fine Aug 22 20:58:50 * Mina nods “Quite so. One does not know a wound is fully healed until the new skin is pressed upon. Being with Edward at their graveside was necessary. If any tenderness remained, it should be addressed and tended now, before Edward and I leave and new chapters of our lives begin” Aug 22 21:00:02 * Morgan narrows his eyes a little Aug 22 21:00:10 Very well. I understand how things are. Aug 22 21:01:01 Do you, Morgan? *She watches him* Aug 22 21:01:28 If you have a point to make, make it. Being nudged into things irritates me Aug 22 21:01:42 I do not, it seems that you do Aug 22 21:02:40 * Morgan takes his flask out, sniffing it Aug 22 21:04:46 You've hurt me. I am vexed with you and am trying very hard not to be hurtful. Aug 22 21:05:35 * Mina frowns ever so slightly “If I am interrupting your private time in your office, I will retire to rejoin the ladies. It is very early for a gentleman to drink spirits” Aug 22 21:06:08 * Morgan sniffs it again before putting it away Aug 22 21:08:05 [I will be sending her back to you now] Aug 22 21:08:54 You may speak hurtful words to me if you wish, but I am acting in the best interests of our family’s future, and I believe that you are a wise and pragmatic enough man to know that Aug 22 21:09:26 * Morgan turns to look at her Aug 22 21:09:32 You can go Aug 22 21:09:44 [Alright, my love. Inga said you might need a quick word with me...] Aug 22 21:10:00 [No. I'm going to find something to break] Aug 22 21:10:35 * Mina stands up, curtsying slightly, technically appropriate “Your Excellency.” Aug 22 21:10:49 * Morgan shifts to look out the window Aug 22 21:11:04 [oh for the love of the almighty, what has she done?!] Aug 22 21:11:18 * Mina lets herself out Aug 22 21:12:03 [She can explain herself to you. I've had enough of her] Aug 22 21:12:29 * Morgan gets up, placing the flask on the desk before leaving the room, heading downstairs Aug 22 21:12:47 [Very well, I’ll speak to her then] Aug 22 21:13:08 [Do as you will. I'm not tiptoeing around her feelings any longer] Aug 22 21:14:00 *he hears nothing more. The weather is quite nice, there’s no sign of Florrie, Edward, or the boys* Aug 22 21:14:20 * Morgan goes in search of a woodpile to chop Aug 22 21:16:30 *he finds one, though the staff seem a bit perplexed. A maid comes out with a picnic basket about twenty minutes later* Aug 22 21:16:53 * Morgan stops, watching her approach Aug 22 21:18:55 *She seems to be headed past him rather than to him Aug 22 21:19:06 * Morgan glances around Aug 22 21:19:32 *there’s no one else out here. She’s heading towards the tree line Aug 22 21:19:45 * Morgan frowns, following her Aug 22 21:20:03 *she heads towards the summerhouse* Aug 22 21:20:27 * Morgan slows a little Aug 22 21:21:23 *he can hear laughter from that direction, and his neck prickles Aug 22 21:21:55 * Morgan frowns, gripping the firmly Aug 22 21:22:29 *The maid calls out when she gets closer* I have your basket, my Lord Aug 22 21:23:15 *Edward sounds to be in the trees when he calls* Thank you, Susie, that’ll be all Aug 22 21:24:08 *The maid sets it down* Aug 22 21:24:57 * Morgan moves into the trees, blending into the shadows Aug 22 21:25:46 *She passes him on the way back to the house, but doesn’t see him * Aug 22 21:26:20 * Morgan scowls, watching the basket Aug 22 21:28:06 *Varick climbs easily down from a tree, and scampers to get it* Aug 22 21:28:35 * Mina is now known as Edward Aug 22 21:28:51 * Edward is definitely up the tree when he calls out Aug 22 21:29:34 I’ll lower the vine. Princess, can you make the vine tight on the handle? Aug 22 21:30:06 *the vine is lowered, Varick wraps it around, and it does tighten as Morgan’s neck prickles Aug 22 21:30:53 * Morgan watches, laying the axe down before all but throwing himself up into the trees Aug 22 21:32:04 *the basket is pulled up, and Varick easily ascends, the summerhouse very close by Aug 22 21:32:25 * Morgan looks from his vantage point, trying to see where they are Aug 22 21:35:31 *There seems to be a sort of platform in the trees, made from branches and strong-looking vines, and Edward, Florrie, Jacques, And Varick are sat on it, the little girl on her Father’s lap Aug 22 21:36:01 Excellent work, team. You’ve all done well. Aug 22 21:36:56 * Morgan watches them for a moment before launching himself from one tree to another, making his way toward them Aug 22 21:37:16 V: Uncle Edward, I think we should have a name for our treehouse Aug 22 21:37:51 * Edward nods as Jacques carefully unpacks the snacks from the kitchen Aug 22 21:38:15 I agree. What would befit it? Aug 22 21:38:43 F: Princess Palace. Aug 22 21:39:26 *Varick groans* No, that’s too girly! I say Treehouse Of Splendor! Aug 22 21:40:12 * Edward smiles, stroking Florrie’s hair “Both are good names... Jacques, what would you like to propose?” Aug 22 21:41:22 * Morgan stops in a nearby tree Aug 22 21:43:18 J: I think Forte. It means Strong in Montaigne, and that’s where my mother came from Aug 22 21:44:05 * Edward nods “I like it. All in favour, raise a sandwich” Aug 22 21:44:51 *All three children hold up a sandwich* Excellente! *This makes the boys giggle* Aug 22 21:45:16 * Morgan moves to a closer tree Aug 22 21:45:22 Is there room for one more? Aug 22 21:45:34 V: Vati! Aug 22 21:46:18 *there’s a little shuffling. It’s not huge, but it can accommodate Morgan too. As living wood, it’s very strong Aug 22 21:48:10 * Morgan gingerly climbs up, looking uneasy Aug 22 21:49:05 It’s sound, brother. Aug 22 21:49:16 I don't doubt that Aug 22 21:49:44 * Edward switches to Vesten, a language he knows the others won’t know Aug 22 21:49:51 Why the worry then? Aug 22 21:50:13 I'm scared of forests and woodland... Aug 22 21:51:08 * Edward smiles faintly “I recall. They are happy and safe here, why not find yourself somewhere much warmer and cosier for an hour or two” Aug 22 21:51:47 * Morgan nods Aug 22 21:51:56 Alright. I'll see you later Aug 22 21:53:42 * Edward nods, smiling “Remind my schwesterlein to than me for the suggestion later. Much later” Aug 22 21:53:57 thank* Aug 22 21:53:58 * Morgan nods, looking at the children Aug 22 21:54:14 I'm going to get back down, I just wanted to see you for a minute... have fun... Aug 22 21:54:25 *they all nod* Aug 22 21:55:08 * Morgan shifts, clambering back into the trees and disappearing quickly to the ground, going to find the axe Aug 22 21:55:56 *it’s not hard for him to find Aug 22 21:56:28 * Morgan heads back toward the house Aug 22 21:56:41 *He gets there without interruption * Aug 22 21:57:05 * Morgan sits outside, sharpening the axe Aug 22 21:58:35 *He sees Adalbrecht and Verity walking arm in arm, deep in conversation* Aug 22 21:58:46 * Morgan watches them Aug 22 22:00:09 *They move off towards the roses where he’d cut red ones to take to Dietlinde’s grave. He’d promised to return for a longer visit when he had time* Aug 22 22:00:41 * Morgan sniffs, getting up to put the axe where he found it before heading for the graves Aug 22 22:01:12 [It seems I am very out of the loop, and Inga knows more about the situation than I do. You went to the graves this morning...] Aug 22 22:01:54 [I did tell you I was going to] Aug 22 22:02:40 [usually you tell me what has occurred. still, no matter. I’ll leave you in peace] Aug 22 22:03:12 [I did. I told you Yensid found out... ] Aug 22 22:04:48 [You were telling me about his lost love, I think. I do not know how to meditate this situation] Aug 22 22:06:08 [She sees no fault in her actions. She did what she felt she should to get the outcome she desired for her future. She is the -perfect- noble. Aug 22 22:07:37 [That irks you. What do you need to have this resolved?] Aug 22 22:09:04 [Nothing. Right now I'm trying to keep myself from destroying their relationship and claiming I felt it was for the best for their future] Aug 22 22:10:59 [Yes, that would be a disappointment] Aug 22 22:12:18 [Right now its what I feel she deserves] Aug 22 22:13:39 [You are better than that, my love.] Aug 22 22:15:11 *he gets to the graveyard, and to those familiar graves* Aug 22 22:15:27 * Morgan goes to kneel by them quietly Aug 22 22:17:22 *it’s peaceful here, and the roses remain, as well as Edward’s flowers from this morning. The planted lily of the valley smells correct here, like Dietlinde’s perfume* Aug 22 22:18:05 * Morgan closes his eyes, trying to calm himself Aug 22 22:21:11 *he can find that calm, but with the scent it comes with snatches of the past, of he and Dietlinde walking along the shore with Jana in the wrapping cloth and Ballard beside him, a feeling that nothing could unsettle his happy world provided he had his wife, daughter, and dog beside him Aug 22 22:21:47 * Morgan weeps quietly Aug 22 22:23:12 *There’s a gentle cough from behind him* Aug 22 22:23:31 * Morgan wipes his eyes before looking round Aug 22 22:23:38 * Edward is now known as Otto Aug 22 22:24:00 * Otto also has flowers, a cheerful bunch of yellows and pinks Aug 22 22:24:13 I can come back, my Lord Aug 22 22:24:15 Sorry, Otto, I'll give you some privacy Aug 22 22:24:27 * Otto shakes his head Aug 22 22:24:37 No need to go on my account Aug 22 22:25:03 * Morgan nods a little, looking at the headstone Aug 22 22:25:23 *The little cross that he made sits firmly attached Aug 22 22:25:27 Still takes me by surprise sometimes... Aug 22 22:25:47 * Otto nods, crouching down by the graves Aug 22 22:26:37 Just like how night is a surprise at the end of a sunny day. You know it’ll be there, yet it still catches you by surprise when it’s all dark Aug 22 22:26:56 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:27:42 * Otto gently puts the flowers down “that’s a nice array of bouquets for them” Aug 22 22:27:56 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:28:12 She'd like them Aug 22 22:28:54 * Otto nods Aug 22 22:29:01 Have you told her? Aug 22 22:29:16 No... Aug 22 22:29:30 what’s stopping you? Aug 22 22:29:59 Just so much going on... Aug 22 22:30:15 * Otto nods Aug 22 22:30:26 What with your visitors... Aug 22 22:30:58 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:31:20 Things weighing on me... how everyone reacted to Florrie... even now I'm acutely aware of how close by she is to you... Aug 22 22:31:58 * Otto nods, looking at the graves Aug 22 22:32:09 It’s a risk I took Aug 22 22:32:25 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:32:45 At some point soon... I'm going to have to remove some of the soil... she should have her ring... she'd have wanted it Aug 22 22:32:56 * Otto nods Aug 22 22:33:03 Yes she would Aug 22 22:34:05 * Morgan nods, swallowing hard Aug 22 22:36:31 * Otto puts a hand on his shoulder Aug 22 22:37:21 She would want us to go on. That is what we have to do, live our lives well, as she did hers. Aug 22 22:37:50 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:38:02 I'm trying to... Aug 22 22:38:40 You’re doing well. She’d be proud to see the boys and the light in your eyes again Aug 22 22:39:27 * Morgan nods, breathing slowly Aug 22 22:40:37 Twenty five years ago today, I first felt her move. That’s why I came today Aug 22 22:40:53 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:41:03 You're sure you don't' want some privacy? Aug 22 22:41:31 * Otto smiles “I’m fine like this” Aug 22 22:42:20 * Morgan nods quietly Aug 22 22:43:17 * Otto stays quiet a few minutes too before he says “I need to get back, I don’t like to leave her, even with Martha” Aug 22 22:43:33 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:43:41 Of course... give her my love Aug 22 22:44:45 * Otto smiles “I will. She’s been out in the garden to cut those, now that her ‘exercises’ are helping her hips Aug 22 22:45:05 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Aug 22 22:45:16 Good, I'm glad its easier... Aug 22 22:45:23 * Otto nods Aug 22 22:45:46 It is. Thank Molly for me, please Aug 22 22:46:05 * Morgan nods Aug 22 22:46:06 I will Aug 22 22:47:06 * Otto stands up “I hope your burdens reduce” Aug 22 22:47:18 Thank you Otto Aug 22 22:47:31 * Otto inclines his head before leaving Aug 22 23:14:29 * Otto has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 22 23:48:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)