**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Aug 31 00:10:15 2024 Aug 31 00:10:15 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 31 13:39:05 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 31 16:32:48 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 31 17:26:13 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Aug 31 20:13:16 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Aug 31 20:14:11 *Emil looks at them. He touches them* Aug 31 20:14:12 shoes... Aug 31 20:14:12 *Emil smiles* Oooes Aug 31 20:14:12 * Morgan nods, smiling Aug 31 20:14:12 *Molly stands him up, holding his hands. Emil looks puzzled, lifting each foot in turn* Aug 31 20:14:14 * Morgan shifts, showing Emil his own boots Aug 31 20:14:16 See, shoes... Aug 31 20:14:18 *Emil smiles* Oooes. Aug 31 20:14:20 * Morgan smiles, nodding Aug 31 20:14:22 * Adalbrecht holds out his hands “Come here then, young man” Aug 31 20:14:24 *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 31 20:14:26 *Edward glances at Morgan, smiling slightly* Aug 31 20:14:28 * Morgan smiles a little, turning slightly to wipe at his face Aug 31 20:14:30 *Molly presses firmer as she rubs his back* Aug 31 20:14:34 * Morgan nods a little, looking back to Emil Aug 31 20:14:36 *Verity is smiling at Adalbrecht who is making Emil laugh by lifting him up and down* Aug 31 20:15:41 [are you alright? do you need some time?] Aug 31 20:15:56 [No, it'd upset Edward and my father] Aug 31 20:16:26 [I am proud of you] Aug 31 20:17:25 *Florrie comes to Morgan, watching Emil and Adalbrecht* What Eel doing? Aug 31 20:18:20 He's trying out his very first pair of shoes sweetheart Aug 31 20:19:47 *Florrie nods. She sees Mina with the shoes, looking awed* wow! shiny shoes! Aug 31 20:20:21 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:20:24 You want to go have a look? Aug 31 20:21:27 *Florrie goes slowly to Mina* Me-ma, I see shoes please? Aug 31 20:22:07 *Edward smiles proudly, watching them* Aug 31 20:22:12 * Morgan smiles, glancing at Edward Aug 31 20:22:45 *Mina holds out the shoes carefully* Aug 31 20:23:10 [This'd be a really good opportunity for them to bond...] Aug 31 20:23:41 [it would] Aug 31 20:23:56 *Florrie smiles* I like shoes. Shiny. Aug 31 20:24:55 *Mina nods. As she’s about to reply, Varick comes over and interrupts them* V: Are those for Florrie?! Aug 31 20:25:25 Don't think they'll fit you young man Aug 31 20:26:06 *Varick nods* It’s okay Aug 31 20:26:19 F: Varick, do my shoes. Aug 31 20:27:02 *Adalbrecht sits Emil on his lap, just watching the others with a relaxed hold of the toddler Aug 31 20:27:23 I need Varick to do something sweetheart, perhaps Me-Ma can help you? Aug 31 20:27:51 F: No! Varick do! Aug 31 20:27:59 [oh dear] Aug 31 20:28:21 [I tried. Someone else can deal with it for once] Aug 31 20:30:03 Edward: Florrie, Varick needs to help his Vati. Mina and I will help with your shoes. Come and sit on my lap, princess. Aug 31 20:31:05 *Florrie does come to sit with Edward. Varick comes to Morgan* V: what are we going to do, Vati? Aug 31 20:32:58 * Morgan gets up, taking his hand and leading him out of sight Aug 31 20:33:30 * Molly is now known as Varick Aug 31 20:33:31 Actually... we're sort of hiding... I thought it might be good for Florrie and Mina to do the shoes together is all Aug 31 20:34:23 * Varick nods “oh, okay Vati. I thought we might be going to see what snacks we can have” Aug 31 20:34:55 Oh, well, we can do that Aug 31 20:37:41 * Varick calls for Jacques, and the boy comes running Aug 31 20:39:56 * Morgan waits for the other boy before taking them to find snacks Aug 31 20:43:35 *the two boys look excited to be going down to Die Dauerhaftigkeit’s kitchens, which are quite big. The preparations for the evening meal are already starting even though it’s just after four* Aug 31 20:43:59 Right then, lets not get in the way... Aug 31 20:48:33 *The servants look very happy to see children though, and everyone is polite and friendly. One of the oldest kitchen ladies is well into her sixties now, and she curtsies to Morgan “Many congratulations, Your Excellency “ Aug 31 20:49:35 * Morgan smiles Aug 31 20:49:44 Thank you miss... I'm sorry, your name escapes me Aug 31 20:52:02 Servants: It’s Mrs, my Lord. Adelheid Woda Aug 31 20:53:24 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head Aug 31 20:53:33 Mrs Woda. Aug 31 20:54:06 The news seems to have been well received Aug 31 20:56:44 *She nods, smiling* Everyone loves the expectation of a new baby Aug 31 20:57:37 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:57:50 It helps people feel the future is more secure as well... Aug 31 21:00:14 Woda: *she nods* It was just the same when both you and Lord Edward came along, why I even remember when the late Grafin had a safe delivery of Lord Hans Aug 31 21:00:33 * Morgan nods, keeping an eye on the boys Aug 31 21:00:38 You must be really old! Aug 31 21:00:57 *Jacques looks concerned, looking at the floor* Aug 31 21:01:45 *She smiles* I will be sixty six, sixty seven, or sixty eight this year, my Lord Aug 31 21:02:14 * Morgan gently rubs Jacques shoulder Aug 31 21:09:26 Varick looks curious: How don’t you know how old you are? Aug 31 21:09:39 *Jacques smiles a little at Morgan* Aug 31 21:10:50 Its not unusual for normal people to not be entirely sure, Varick Aug 31 21:13:52 Why, Vati? Aug 31 21:15:43 Work to be done... remember that we didn't know when mama's birthday was... Aug 31 21:19:10 *Mrs Woda looks surprised* That surprises me, my Lord Aug 31 21:19:19 Oh? Aug 31 21:20:44 Woda: Such a fine young Lady Aug 31 21:21:00 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:21:09 Interesting beginnings, thats all Aug 31 21:23:07 Did you have interesting beginnings, Mrs Woda? Aug 31 21:25:08 *She smiles* Not really, my Lord. My Father was a butler here, and my mother was Ladies’ Maid to the late late Grafin, that would be Lady Lisette Koertig Aug 31 21:25:58 That’s a very long time ago, isn’t it, Vati? Aug 31 21:26:18 Its a fair while... Aug 31 21:28:57 *Mrs Woda nods* it is. My family have been in service here for as long as anyone can remember Aug 31 21:30:14 And you are happy here? Aug 31 21:31:25 *She nods* I am, your Excellency. Aug 31 21:33:51 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:33:53 good Aug 31 21:35:05 When Mama has her baby, it’s going to be born here Aug 31 21:36:28 *Mrs Woda smiles* We will all be very happy to welcome the new Lord or Lady Koertig, my Lord Aug 31 21:36:49 * Morgan smiles Aug 31 21:37:13 The timing could be better but... we can only deal with what comes our way Aug 31 21:40:11 *Mrs Woda nods* When you get to my age, there’s very few days in the year where something hasn’t already happened on them, your Excellency Aug 31 21:41:20 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:41:26 I suppose that is true Aug 31 21:43:14 Woda: Can I get you anything, your Excellency? Aug 31 21:43:49 The young gentlemen are after some snacks... and some for Florrie too I think Aug 31 21:44:26 *she nods, going to get them something* Aug 31 21:50:37 * Varick looks around the kitchen Aug 31 21:50:51 Why are there so many people working, Vati? Aug 31 21:54:11 Because its a lot of work to keep the house clean and all of us fed well Aug 31 21:55:25 But when we lived in the cottage, we didn’t have any staff Aug 31 21:57:34 Because it was just us and your mama and I like dealing with those things ourselves Aug 31 21:59:00 Jacques: If you have a lot of staff everything always gets done Aug 31 22:00:21 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:00:24 Indeed it does Aug 31 22:01:29 * Varick nods. She brings a small basket with some wrapped up snacks in it Aug 31 22:02:59 * Morgan thanks her, taking it Aug 31 22:03:49 * Varick smiles “Thank you Frau Woda” Aug 31 22:07:05 * Morgan escorts the boys back outside Aug 31 22:08:51 Jacques: Your kitchen is much bigger than in Innesbruck, my Lord Aug 31 22:13:04 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:13:13 This place is fairly massive... Uinise thought it was a palace Aug 31 22:16:43 *Jacques nods* It is the biggest thing I’ve ever seen, my Lord Aug 31 22:18:06 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:18:11 Imagine how long it takes to dust it... Aug 31 22:21:01 But no one uses most rooms, so they won’t get dusty Aug 31 22:21:20 *Jacques looks at Morgan a moment, smiling briefly* Aug 31 22:22:26 * Morgan smiles Aug 31 22:22:33 Oh they do... Aug 31 22:23:07 But how? Aug 31 22:24:27 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 22:24:33 Houses just create it Aug 31 22:26:42 *They get back into the sunshine* Aug 31 22:30:46 Do we have to share with Florrie? Aug 31 22:31:42 It'd be nice, I did ask for some for her too Aug 31 22:32:49 * Varick sighs “she’s so bossy to me” Aug 31 22:34:46 Its just the way she thinks... she loves you Aug 31 22:37:35 * Varick nods “I guess so, Vati. But I don’t like being bossed around by girls” Aug 31 22:38:13 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:38:15 I know lad Aug 31 22:41:35 *they walk back to where the others are. Florrie is twirling around in her new shoes. Emil is snoozing on Verity’s lap* Aug 31 22:42:34 * Morgan smiles, going to sit down Aug 31 22:45:23 *everyone looks happy. Varick opens up the basket. Molly leans in to whisper “Are you alright, my love?” It’s a good job it’s a simple question, because the scent of her is strong and distracting Aug 31 22:45:51 * Morgan nods a little Aug 31 22:45:52 Just about Aug 31 22:49:06 * Varick looks at him with a little concern, and she leans in a little closer to whisper “Are you sure?” Aug 31 22:49:32 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:49:34 Its just a bit difficult Aug 31 22:52:02 *Molly nods, watching the boys. Varick digs in, but Jacques sits very politely and quietly* Aug 31 22:53:05 * Morgan looks at him Aug 31 22:53:38 Go on lad... see if Florrie wants some... Aug 31 22:55:12 *Jacques gets up, bowing slightly before approaching Florrie. The others don’t seem to notice it, but Molly whispers* Poor boy, it must be daunting Aug 31 22:55:21 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:55:41 Yes... you remember how difficult Inga found it changing from maid to friend... Aug 31 22:57:20 * Varick is now known as Molly Aug 31 22:57:29 Or even myself, coming here a year ago Aug 31 22:57:35 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:58:30 * Molly takes his hand Aug 31 22:58:56 He has the same advantage I did, your gentle kindness to help him adjust Aug 31 22:59:34 I hope its enough Aug 31 23:01:38 * Molly nods, smiling Aug 31 23:01:46 I am sure it will be Aug 31 23:02:22 We'll see Aug 31 23:02:52 * Molly nods Aug 31 23:04:36 *she looks relaxed as the children all gather around the basket, even Emil under Verity’s supervision. It’s nice and warm, and his home is peaceful aside from the chatting children, the Sudlache sparkly and lapping at the shore. Aug 31 23:05:03 * Morgan watches the children Aug 31 23:08:46 *Florrie isn’t looking at him directly, she’s showing an apple to Adalbrecht, but for a moment she looks so much like Jana that it’s dizzying. Why couldn’t they have done this then?* Aug 31 23:09:33 * Morgan shakes his head a moment, looking away Aug 31 23:10:15 * Molly squeezes gently Aug 31 23:10:25 [it’s alright, my love] Aug 31 23:10:38 [I don't know I can deal with it] Aug 31 23:13:27 * Molly looks to the others Aug 31 23:13:55 Will you excuse us? I need to stretch my legs a little. We won’t be long Aug 31 23:14:25 *They all nod. No one smirks, surprisingly* Aug 31 23:14:40 * Morgan gets up, offering his hand Aug 31 23:18:57 * Molly takes it, standing up. She makes a show of pressing her hand to her lower back before they move off towards the maze Aug 31 23:41:23 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)