**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Aug 30 16:34:18 2024 Aug 30 16:34:18 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 30 16:36:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 30 21:09:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 30 21:14:30 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 30 21:15:06 Aug 28 22:06:39 I think I will... hopefully I won't get interrupted this time Aug 30 21:15:06 Aug 28 22:08:17 * Molly nods “I’ll try to ensure you aren’t” Aug 30 21:15:06 Aug 28 22:10:06 * Morgan nods, kissing her crown Aug 30 21:15:06 Aug 28 22:10:10 I'll not be too long Aug 30 21:15:08 Aug 28 22:10:27 * Molly puts her hand on his cheek Aug 30 21:15:10 Aug 28 22:10:48 You will be gentle to the man I love and the father of my children, please Aug 30 21:15:12 Aug 28 22:11:16 I will try Aug 30 21:15:14 Aug 28 22:11:52 thank you Aug 30 21:15:16 Aug 28 22:12:28 * Morgan nods, standing up and heading off toward the graveyard Aug 30 21:15:18 Aug 28 22:14:08 *In the late afternoon sunshine, the little birds flit about in here, and their cheeps are the only sounds* Aug 30 21:15:20 Aug 28 22:14:30 * Morgan goes to kneel by the graves Aug 30 21:15:22 Aug 28 22:14:35 how about we try this again, hmm? Aug 30 21:15:24 Aug 28 22:16:36 *The shade is starting to cover their little corner of the graveyard* Aug 30 21:15:26 Aug 28 22:17:17 * Morgan takes a deep breath, looking round to make sure he's alone Aug 30 21:15:28 Aug 28 22:19:33 *he is* Aug 30 21:15:30 Aug 28 22:20:13 alright then... I've come to tell the three of you... its taken a lot of healing, and so much heartache but... Molly is pregnant... I'm going to be a Vati once more Aug 30 21:15:32 Aug 28 22:22:21 *everything feels peaceful. A gentle breeze brings him the scent of the Lily Of The Valley flowers planted there* Aug 30 21:15:35 Aug 28 22:23:22 I know you won't be angry... you'd hate for me to be as miserable as I have been Aug 30 21:15:39 Aug 28 22:25:49 *A white butterfly lands of the flowers* Aug 30 21:15:41 Aug 28 22:26:46 * Morgan watches it Aug 30 21:15:43 Aug 28 22:27:48 *it’s wings flap* Aug 30 21:15:45 Aug 28 22:29:46 I hope... you can find it in your hearts to be happy for me. Its time for me to do what I'm -meant- to do again Aug 30 21:15:48 Aug 28 22:30:20 *the butterfly flaps again* Aug 30 21:15:50 Aug 28 22:30:53 * Morgan sighs Aug 30 21:15:52 Aug 28 22:30:59 I'll bring you your ring soon Aug 30 21:15:54 Aug 28 22:32:40 *the butterfly flies up, landing on the memorial itself* Aug 30 21:15:56 Aug 28 22:33:12 its still difficult sometimes... it creeps up on me Aug 30 21:16:52 *its wings open and close* Aug 30 21:17:50 As signs go, love, that's not the most obvious Aug 30 21:19:20 *Nothing else changes* Aug 30 21:19:46 * Morgan sighs Aug 30 21:19:48 I miss you all Aug 30 21:20:50 *The butterfly lands just by his knee* Aug 30 21:22:01 * Morgan watches it Aug 30 21:22:16 I'm doing my best... but the weight of it, and the dreams... Aug 30 21:22:28 *it just flaps* Aug 30 21:24:11 * Morgan just watches it, sitting quietly Aug 30 21:24:54 *it stays there a few minutes before flying away* Aug 30 21:25:45 * Morgan stretches, standing up Aug 30 21:25:54 I'll get your ring to you soon Aug 30 21:26:54 *Everything stays peaceful* Aug 30 21:27:19 * Morgan touches the headstones briefly before heading back toward the house Aug 30 21:28:20 *the others must be outside still as it’s quiet indoors* Aug 30 21:28:46 * Morgan wanders through the house and back outside Aug 30 21:29:35 *On his way, he sees Adalbrecht carrying a box* Aug 30 21:29:49 * Morgan glances around before heading toward him Aug 30 21:30:28 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Aug 30 21:30:44 * Adalbrecht is heading towards the lawn where the others were Aug 30 21:30:54 * Morgan appears beside his father Aug 30 21:31:31 * Adalbrecht looks a little surprised Aug 30 21:31:41 I assumed you were with the ladies Aug 30 21:32:06 I uhhh... I took the opportunity to speak with Dietlinde and Jana and... my son Aug 30 21:32:42 * Adalbrecht nods solemnly Aug 30 21:33:18 I told them about Hirschen Aug 30 21:34:01 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 30 21:34:21 is that a weight off your mind? Aug 30 21:34:42 I'll let you know.... At some point soon, I'm going to need her ring from the vault Aug 30 21:36:01 what for? Aug 30 21:36:16 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Aug 30 21:36:25 She should not be without it Aug 30 21:36:46 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 30 21:37:17 Indeed. Do you want to get it now? Aug 30 21:37:41 No... not until I've arranged to have it buried with her Aug 30 21:37:47 * Morgan glances at him Aug 30 21:37:52 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 30 21:37:53 I don't want to risk losing it... Aug 30 21:38:00 why would you? Aug 30 21:39:06 Because it'd be just my luck... lets leave it safe until its time to give it back to her Aug 30 21:40:13 Are you certain that is your wish? Aug 30 21:40:32 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 30 21:40:40 I would want mine were the situation reversed Aug 30 21:42:28 You have that instruction in your Will? Aug 30 21:42:34 I do Aug 30 21:44:00 * Adalbrecht nods “Good, I doubt Molly would think of it, should the worst happen” Aug 30 21:44:31 * Morgan nods Aug 30 21:45:02 I think when things are a little quieter I'll talk to Molly about it and what she would want... mother doesn't want Edward and Mina to go yet Aug 30 21:45:20 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 30 21:46:19 I understand her view. The times in which both of you boys were home together are few and far between since you went to the Academy Aug 30 21:46:37 * Morgan nods Aug 30 21:46:54 She has a practical reason for it too... I think she's planning to enlist your aid Aug 30 21:47:54 * Adalbrecht smiles Aug 30 21:48:13 I will listen attentively Aug 30 21:48:32 * Morgan nods, taking a deep breath Aug 30 21:48:36 Those are the shoes? Aug 30 21:48:42 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 30 21:49:12 I sent an extra instruction for some for Florrie, I did not want her to feel left out Aug 30 21:51:00 * Morgan nods Aug 30 21:51:04 wise Aug 30 21:51:22 * Adalbrecht nds Aug 30 21:51:30 Neither pair is r d. Aug 30 21:51:32 red* Aug 30 21:51:43 * Morgan nods Aug 30 21:51:59 That is sensible I think... I suspect many of us would have difficulty with it Aug 30 21:52:58 * Adalbrecht nods Aug 30 21:53:07 I agree Aug 30 21:53:53 * Morgan wanders toward the others Aug 30 21:57:41 *They’re all sat on the grass as the children play* Aug 30 21:58:21 How do you wish to do this? Aug 30 21:59:48 Let’s join them Aug 30 22:03:20 * Adalbrecht takes the box to the family. Verity looks surprised when he sits on the grass beside her Aug 30 22:03:41 *Molly smiles at Morgan* [Are you alright?] Aug 30 22:03:49 * Morgan nods a little, sitting down Aug 30 22:03:53 [just a little tender] Aug 30 22:04:54 *Molly shifts a little closer so that her hip is in contact with his* Aug 30 22:06:18 *Edward looks to the box* What is that, my Lord? Aug 30 22:06:32 Its a box Edward... Aug 30 22:07:03 *Edward nods* I see that, brother. I wondered about its contents Aug 30 22:07:39 *Molly smiles slightly* [it could be monsters, or coins made of chocolate...] Aug 30 22:08:05 [If we ever receive a box from that man, we're not going to open it, and I'm going to sail to wherever he is and beat him to death with it] Aug 30 22:08:35 *Molly bites her lip, trying not to laugh* Aug 30 22:08:53 I have shoes for Emil and Florrie Aug 30 22:09:26 * Morgan takes a breath, swallowing as he keeps an eye to Edward and Molly Aug 30 22:10:11 *Edward smiles* Thank you, Father. Florrie will like that, she often talks about Mina’s shoe collection Aug 30 22:10:46 *Molly moves a little closer to him, her expression protective* Aug 30 22:11:55 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 30 22:12:07 We've been meaning to get some shoes for Emil but... its just gotten away from us Aug 30 22:13:18 *Adalbrecht nods, pushing the box towards his sons* Aug 30 22:15:49 *Edward looks at Morgan, motioning for him to go ahead. Mina watches his, sipping her coffee* Aug 30 22:16:47 * Morgan nods, opening the box Aug 30 22:17:46 *inside is a smaller pair of lightweight brown lace up shoes, and a bigger pair that are more girly and a shiny black* Aug 30 22:19:08 * Morgan takes the smaller pair, pushing the box toward Edward Aug 30 22:20:03 *Molly shuffles. Under the guise of looking closer, she puts a reassuring hand on his lower back* Aug 30 22:20:55 * Morgan looks at the shoes for a moment before nodding Aug 30 22:20:58 Thank you my lord Aug 30 22:21:13 *Adalbrecht nods* Aug 30 22:21:59 *Edward takes the black shoes out. Mina smiles* M: They’re lovely, the cobbler has done a lovely job Aug 30 22:23:19 *Verity smiles* He’s very good Aug 30 22:23:47 * Morgan nods Aug 30 22:24:13 I've still got a pair of boots he fixed for me when I was on leave Aug 30 22:25:04 Edward: A’s do I Aug 30 22:26:25 * Morgan turns the shoes over in his hands Aug 30 22:26:43 Wonder how he'll react to them... Aug 30 22:26:59 *Edward hands the shoes to Mina. Alice is watching this from where she’s sat next to DeeDee. Emil’s shoes are cute and look sturdy* Aug 30 22:27:42 *Molly looks around, calling to Emil* Aug 30 22:28:42 * Morgan watches Alice discreetly Aug 30 22:29:11 *Alice catches his eye, and smiles a little* Aug 30 22:29:42 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 30 22:31:56 *Emil toddles right to Molly who wraps him in a big hug without any self-consciousness. It’s such a far cry from how anxious she was when he broke got her here a year ago Aug 30 22:33:08 Emil... look what we've got for you Aug 30 22:33:39 *Emil looks, grinning* Vati Aug 30 22:33:53 * Morgan smiles, holding up the shoes Aug 30 22:33:58 Look what your grandad got for you Aug 30 22:34:14 *Emil reaches for them* Aug 30 22:35:43 * Morgan holds them out to him Aug 30 22:36:44 *Emil grabs them, trying to stuff one in his mouth. Everyone laughs* Aug 30 22:37:30 * Morgan smiles Aug 30 22:37:33 For your feet, son Aug 30 22:38:16 Emil: *he makes a disgusted face* Aug 30 22:38:48 * Morgan smiles Aug 30 22:38:53 Come on, lets get them on you Aug 30 22:39:17 *Molly sits Emil in her lap* Aug 30 22:40:25 * Morgan brushes off the boys feet before gently putting the shoes on him Aug 30 22:40:46 *Emil watches it, chuckling* Aug 30 22:40:59 * Adalbrecht and the others smile* Aug 30 22:42:00 * Morgan checks to make sure they fit and won't fall off Aug 30 22:42:03 There we go... Aug 30 22:42:19 *They’re just right* Aug 30 22:43:39 *Emil looks at them. He touches them* Aug 30 22:43:49 shoes... Aug 30 22:44:58 *Emil smiles* Oooes Aug 30 22:45:50 * Morgan nods, smiling Aug 30 22:47:20 *Molly stands him up, holding his hands. Emil looks puzzled, lifting each foot in turn* Aug 30 22:47:54 * Morgan shifts, showing Emil his own boots Aug 30 22:47:58 See, shoes... Aug 30 22:48:45 *Emil smiles* Oooes. Aug 30 22:48:55 * Morgan smiles, nodding Aug 30 22:53:29 * Adalbrecht holds out his hands “Come here then, young man” Aug 30 22:56:56 *Emil smiles, walking slowly across the grass in the middle of the group. Adalbrecht smiles, picking him up and lifting him “That will set you in good stead” Aug 30 22:57:14 *Edward glances at Morgan, smiling slightly* Aug 30 22:57:37 * Morgan smiles a little, turning slightly to wipe at his face Aug 30 22:59:03 *Molly presses firmer as she rubs his back* Aug 30 22:59:55 * Morgan nods a little, looking back to Emil Aug 30 23:00:48 *Verity is smiling at Adalbrecht who is making Emil laugh by lifting him up and down* Aug 30 23:07:57 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client)