**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Aug 26 00:05:37 2024 Aug 26 00:05:37 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 26 09:50:49 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 26 09:51:55 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 26 14:52:31 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 26 15:26:35 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 26 15:29:59 Father suggested I talk to you... I, uhhh... I like to roll up my sleeve... but I have not because... I do not wish you upset you Aug 26 15:30:00 * Verity nods “Because of your scarring?” Aug 26 15:30:00 * Morgan nods Aug 26 15:30:00 yes Aug 26 15:30:00 * Verity nods “dear Varick told me you’d been very brave to not wear your shirt in Capperlucia” Aug 26 15:30:03 Did he? Aug 26 15:30:05 * Verity nods Aug 26 15:30:07 He was very proud Aug 26 15:30:09 * Morgan smiles Aug 26 15:30:11 His friend Keilani asked if I was a great warrior, because warriors have scars Aug 26 15:30:13 * Verity smiles Aug 26 15:30:15 That is very sweet Aug 26 15:30:17 * Morgan nods Aug 26 15:30:19 If you wish to roll up your sleeves you should, it is warm Aug 26 15:30:21 * Morgan nods Aug 26 15:30:23 I do not wish you upset Aug 26 15:30:50 * Molly is now known as Verity Aug 26 15:31:14 * Verity smiles “Do not worry about me, dear boy” Aug 26 15:31:29 I don't see that ever happening Aug 26 15:34:37 * Verity nods “As your Mother, it is my job to worry for you, not the other way around” Aug 26 15:34:51 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 26 15:35:01 It is my job to ensure my actions to not upset you Aug 26 15:37:21 * Verity pats his arm “You’re a good boy, Morgan. I’m very proud to have such a strong, fine son” Aug 26 15:37:37 * Morgan looks touched Aug 26 15:37:40 Thank you mother Aug 26 15:39:12 * Verity nods, smiling before watching the lake, the laughter of the others filling the background. He can even hear both Mina and Alice laughing Aug 26 15:39:51 * Morgan follows her gaze Aug 26 15:41:11 *it looks lovely and calm, all sparkly in the sunlight* Aug 26 15:41:30 I wish everything could stay just as it is Aug 26 15:41:42 * Morgan nods Aug 26 15:42:04 I wish I could convince them to stay a little longer Aug 26 15:42:10 * Verity nods Aug 26 15:42:43 As do I. I know I could persuade you to, but Edward is much more like your Father... Aug 26 15:43:00 Perhaps... father would have more sway... Aug 26 15:46:41 Maybe he will, but I can understand why they do not want to stay longer... Aug 26 15:47:28 * Morgan nods Aug 26 15:47:38 Doesn't mean we like it though Aug 26 15:52:41 No. *she, unusually, sighs a little* I think Mina has been very brave, but I do wonder if cutting the visit short now would be counter-productive Aug 26 15:55:15 How do you mean? Aug 26 15:57:35 They are only newly settling in to the relationships they will take forward. Could they make more progress if they stay longer? Aug 26 15:58:00 Perhaps it would be worth you speaking to them? Aug 26 15:59:23 * Verity nods Aug 26 16:01:07 I will talk with Edward, I know he will want to check how things are in Graben, but he has his estates manager and many noblemen would be away for man months in the Court season Aug 26 16:01:42 * Morgan nods Aug 26 16:01:58 I will lend whatever support you wish Aug 26 16:02:49 * Verity nods “Thank you, dear boy. I love having you all here” Aug 26 16:03:00 * Morgan nods Aug 26 16:05:24 I think Molly is finding it a little difficult... Aug 26 16:05:42 why is that, dear boy? Aug 26 16:07:23 She's the lady of the house in Hafenlohr... and she's worried that the villagers will feel she is trying to erase the importance of Dietlinde and Jana... entirely unfounded, of course, but... she is quite emotional Aug 26 16:07:58 * Verity nods Aug 26 16:09:23 It is an emotional time, and naturally sensitive for Molly when your history here is considered. Have you reassured her that you are very happy with her and the boys now, and that being here with your memories does not diminish that? Aug 26 16:09:59 * Morgan nods a little Aug 26 16:10:02 I will do so again though Aug 26 16:10:12 * Verity nods Aug 26 16:11:49 it makes the ladies quite erratic. Your Auntie was often anxious and upset when she was expecting, and of course she missed Hans greatly. He was fighting so often that he was not home to help her with the feelings Aug 26 16:12:54 * Morgan nods Aug 26 16:12:58 It was a difficult time Aug 26 16:13:12 * Verity nods Aug 26 16:13:51 It was. But I knew that your Father would live on through you, and then Edward, if he had fallen. Aug 26 16:14:06 * Morgan nods Aug 26 16:14:12 Thankfully not a situation that came to pass Aug 26 16:15:39 * Verity nods Aug 26 16:16:24 Thankfully not. It was difficult enough when your grandfather passed and your father was away, but that was when you were older Aug 26 16:18:00 *Morgan was seven at the time, and Edward just three* Aug 26 16:18:02 * Morgan nods a little Aug 26 16:22:17 We managed to hold on for the funeral unit he arrived, and thankfully dear Hans and Mathilda were here the day after it happened. Gosh, Jarvinia was younger than Emil then! Aug 26 16:22:23 until* Aug 26 16:25:08 * Morgan nods Aug 26 16:25:18 You are feeling sentimental today? Aug 26 16:25:40 * Verity nods, smiling Aug 26 16:26:15 I am. When you get to my age you look back on all the years you have had, and see the sweetness in them Aug 26 16:26:39 * Morgan nods Aug 26 17:00:34 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 26 17:27:10 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 26 18:53:59 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 26 19:47:30 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 26 19:47:44 It was. But I knew that your Father would live on through you, and then Edward, if he had fallen. Aug 26 19:47:45 * Morgan nods Aug 26 19:47:45 Thankfully not a situation that came to pass Aug 26 19:47:45 * Verity nods Aug 26 19:47:45 Thankfully not. It was difficult enough when your grandfather passed and your father was away, but that was when you were older Aug 26 19:47:47 *Morgan was seven at the time, and Edward just three* Aug 26 19:47:49 * Morgan nods a little Aug 26 19:47:51 We managed to hold on for the funeral unit he arrived, and thankfully dear Hans and Mathilda were here the day after it happened. Gosh, Jarvinia was younger than Emil then! Aug 26 19:47:54 until* Aug 26 19:47:56 * Morgan nods Aug 26 19:47:58 You are feeling sentimental today? Aug 26 19:48:00 * Verity nods, smiling Aug 26 19:48:02 I am. When you get to my age you look back on all the years you have had, and see the sweetness in them Aug 26 19:48:05 * Morgan nods Aug 26 19:48:07 I think... more of my memories are less... tainted by the grief now Aug 26 19:48:37 * Molly is now known as Verity Aug 26 19:49:26 * Verity nods “It is lovely to hear that. You were gone so long, and I worried every day about your suffering” Aug 26 19:49:46 * Morgan nods Aug 26 19:49:49 I was in a bad way Aug 26 19:51:49 We were so lucky that Molly brought you home to us Aug 26 19:52:41 * Morgan nods Aug 26 19:52:43 aye Aug 26 19:54:12 * Verity looks in her direction. Molly is laughing as she watches Christopher take his shot, one hand casually on her hip, the other rubbing her belly Aug 26 20:02:13 she looks very happy now Aug 26 20:02:16 * Morgan smiles, nodding Aug 26 20:02:18 Yes, she does Aug 26 20:03:23 Martha said she thought pregnancy would suit Molly Aug 26 20:03:39 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:03:44 She is correct Aug 26 20:04:19 * Verity smiles Aug 26 20:04:28 it was a great surprise Aug 26 20:04:57 That is something of an understatement Aug 26 20:05:08 * Verity looks at him Aug 26 20:05:23 but you’re happy, aren’t you, dear boy? Aug 26 20:05:44 Thrilled, mother... Aug 26 20:06:15 We were worried it might be many years before you could have another Aug 26 20:07:07 In truth, I had barely accepted that I would have to do my duty and provide an heir... and not for a long time... I avoided all young children entirely, but... then we discovered Florrie and... I couldn't avoid her Aug 26 20:07:30 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:08:05 She has certainly had a big influence upon you Aug 26 20:08:14 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:08:28 She really has Aug 26 20:09:05 life has a way of surprising us Aug 26 20:10:14 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:10:35 It definitely does... getting to this point has been very difficult and at times exceedingly painful Aug 26 20:10:46 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:11:06 but you have your beautiful family to show for it Aug 26 20:11:24 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:11:25 I do Aug 26 20:13:02 your relationship with Edward is better than at any time since you were small Aug 26 20:13:23 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:13:26 It is Aug 26 20:14:39 After he got hurt, I never thought to see you love each other again Aug 26 20:15:17 I didn't think I'd ever feel anything but guilt and anger ever again Aug 26 20:15:54 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:16:03 do you still feel guilty? Aug 26 20:16:09 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:16:17 I do... for many things Aug 26 20:17:07 I wish we’d been able to establish who ordered it, so we could have dealt with them Aug 26 20:17:30 I have, mother Aug 26 20:17:56 * Verity frowns Aug 26 20:18:34 Was it Alarice and Karsten? I know that there were plans to annexe us from him Aug 26 20:19:01 No, surprisingly it wasn't, though I can see why you'd think so Aug 26 20:19:33 that would have been logical Aug 26 20:20:41 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:20:45 Life is rarely logical Aug 26 20:20:53 * Verity smiles Aug 26 20:20:58 no it isn’t Aug 26 20:26:00 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:27:24 have you decided when you will come for Molly’s confinement Aug 26 20:27:37 Not yet, no Aug 26 20:28:36 We will welcome you as soon as possible, we can help with the children Aug 26 20:29:08 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:29:16 There's some things we have to see done before that Aug 26 20:29:26 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:29:40 You’re both very independent Aug 26 20:30:46 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:30:49 We are, yes Aug 26 20:31:16 You’re well-matched in that Aug 26 20:31:37 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:31:42 We are indeed Aug 26 20:34:23 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:34:30 Are you missing Hafenlohr? Aug 26 20:34:39 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:34:46 I'm missing the lake... Aug 26 20:36:11 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:36:44 Have you been swimming often? Aug 26 20:36:50 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:36:53 Oh yes Aug 26 20:37:53 it’s a lovely estate for you, isn’t it? Aug 26 20:38:05 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:38:16 It has caused me quite some disquiet to not be coming home though Aug 26 20:39:57 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:40:08 That will get easier, dear boy Aug 26 20:40:24 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:40:26 I hope so Aug 26 20:41:54 I miss Foxcroft, but within a year or two this was home Aug 26 20:42:13 * Morgan nods Aug 26 20:42:35 I was thinking for your anniversary I could send you and father to Foxcroft... David and I can take care of things here Aug 26 20:43:54 Not this year, I think Aug 26 20:44:23 No? Aug 26 20:45:28 Our anniversary is September Fourteenth Aug 26 20:46:03 Ah... not this year. Aug 26 20:46:10 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:46:18 Perhaps he will come that day Aug 26 20:47:30 I'd -like- him to avoid the day of the memorial Aug 26 20:47:37 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:47:48 Yes, definitely Aug 26 20:48:56 It has already caused some upset that he -could- come that day Aug 26 20:49:44 Is Molly concerned? Aug 26 20:49:50 Some, yes Aug 26 20:54:26 * Verity nods Aug 26 20:54:50 We must make sure she knows that she will not be left alone if he comes then Aug 26 20:55:04 I have been instructed to stay at her side if that is the case Aug 26 20:55:26 * Verity looks puzzled Aug 26 20:55:49 Why would you, dear boy? Your Father and Heinzharold can come to church with you Aug 26 20:56:43 I was talking to Sascha... she made me realise that Dietlinde would not want me leaving Molly to attend the memorial if she is in labour Aug 26 20:58:14 You do not intend to be in the birthing room?! Aug 26 20:58:58 If she needs me, yes. I was present at the end when she was suffering with the cast... Aug 26 21:00:32 That is irregular, dear boy Aug 26 21:00:39 -I- am irregular Aug 26 21:00:42 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 26 21:07:14 * Verity nods Aug 26 21:07:44 If that is what Molly wants, though I have never heard of any gentleman in the birthing room Aug 26 21:08:01 * Morgan nods Aug 26 21:08:13 I was there when Thomas was born... though that was a very difficult situation Aug 26 21:11:43 * Verity nods Aug 26 21:11:56 Yes, one doesn’t like to think of such Aug 26 21:12:12 No, quite. Aug 26 21:16:00 * Verity nods Aug 26 21:16:16 We will all support you at that time as you wish us to Aug 26 21:16:40 * Morgan nods, smiling Aug 26 21:16:43 I know you will mother Aug 26 21:18:55 * Verity nods. Emil starts to toddle towards them Aug 26 21:19:11 * Morgan smiles, crouching down Aug 26 21:19:17 Have you heard him say Vati recently? Aug 26 21:21:41 *Emil laughs as he falls into Morgan’s arms Aug 26 21:21:46 No, I haven’t Aug 26 21:22:19 * Morgan chuckles, blowing raspberries on Emil's cheek Aug 26 21:23:47 *Emil smells of sunshine and breastmilk* Aug 26 21:24:03 Well now my little lamb... Aug 26 21:27:29 *Emil tries to kiss his cheek, then says ‘Ah!’ Aug 26 21:27:40 * Verity watches them Aug 26 21:27:43 * Morgan chuckles Aug 26 21:27:50 You make such a lovely Father Aug 26 21:28:25 * Morgan smiles broadly Aug 26 21:28:27 You think so? Aug 26 21:30:57 * Verity nods Aug 26 21:31:07 You light up with your sons Aug 26 21:31:15 *Emil says ‘uh!’ Aug 26 21:31:32 * Morgan smiles, picking him up Aug 26 21:31:42 What do you think, Lammchen... am I a good Vati? Aug 26 21:33:42 Emil chuckles: Vati! Aug 26 21:33:54 Awwww how clever you are! Aug 26 21:34:25 * Morgan smiles, bouncing him Aug 26 21:34:43 Slowly he's gone from just saying ee... to Bah-ee... to Vah-ee... and now... Aug 26 21:35:42 * Verity smiles, brushing his hair back, which gets the boy beaming Aug 26 21:35:59 He’s such a cute boy Aug 26 21:36:12 * Morgan nods Aug 26 21:36:40 Mina's spent a bit of time with him... I think he's an easy introduction to looking after children Aug 26 21:37:30 * Verity nods “He’s got a very easy disposition. You were very similar” Aug 26 21:37:44 * Morgan nods Aug 26 21:37:46 I'm not surprised Aug 26 21:38:37 *Emil leans to try to get to Verity* Aug 26 21:39:13 * Morgan smiles Aug 26 21:39:19 You want to have some grandma cuddles? Aug 26 21:39:59 * Verity takes him, smiling warmly “Here we are...” Aug 26 21:40:13 * Morgan smiles, stroking his hair briefly Aug 26 21:41:41 *Emil babbles to her, and she talks to him, cuddling him close* Aug 26 21:42:41 * Morgan watches them, smiling Aug 26 21:46:39 * Verity looks very happy to be holding him. He can just recall her carrying Edward at this age Aug 26 21:48:34 * Morgan smiles, absently rolling up his sleeves Aug 26 21:49:50 *Emil covers his eyes before saying* “pee-yah!” Aug 26 21:50:03 * Morgan laughs Aug 26 21:51:16 * Verity laughs before she says “peeka...” Aug 26 21:51:55 *Emil takes his hand off before saying “ooo!” Aug 26 21:52:08 * Morgan smiles, looking around Aug 26 21:52:58 *Molly is watching them, hand still on her bump. She smiles* Aug 26 21:53:14 *Emil and Verity keep playing* Aug 26 21:54:19 [are you alright?] Aug 26 21:55:02 [yes, just enjoying being able to touch my stomach so openly] Aug 26 21:55:25 * Morgan nods a little, smiling Aug 26 21:55:45 [are -you- alright?] Aug 26 21:56:20 [yes... just a lot of big feelings...] Aug 26 21:56:51 [do you need to go somewhere quiet?] Aug 26 21:57:06 [no, I would not waste this time] Aug 26 21:57:38 [Alright, my love. where is Heinzharold?] Aug 26 21:58:39 [he went back home] Aug 26 21:59:02 [that was quick, why did he come?] Aug 26 21:59:32 [Inga said I might need him] Aug 26 21:59:53 [and did you?] Aug 26 22:00:43 [no, we'd dealt with it] Aug 26 22:01:48 [good. I miss them] Aug 26 22:01:55 [I know love, so do I] Aug 26 22:03:30 *the children take a turn at the game. They all get to pick an adult to help them. Jacques asks if Morgan will be his partner* Aug 26 22:04:34 * Morgan nods Aug 26 22:04:37 If you like, lad Aug 26 22:05:27 *Florrie looks unhappy about this, but after pouting whilst Varick picks Edward, she surprisingly chooses DeeDee Aug 26 22:06:02 *DeeDee seems more surprised than anyone* Aug 26 22:06:14 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 26 22:07:28 *The game begins. There’s only one round before Emil starts crying for Molly, and she takes him from Verity* Aug 26 22:08:03 * Morgan takes his turn Aug 26 22:12:16 *He’s not bad at this. The game becomes quite competitive, mostly the children, but Edward and DeeDee are not much better. It’s quite entertaining Aug 26 22:31:36 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 26 23:32:28 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)