**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Oct 2 21:09:29 2024 Oct 02 21:09:29 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 02 21:19:44 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 02 21:20:11 *Verity takes his arm, and the servants open the doors. Edward likewise takes Mina’s arm, and with HH leading Inga in, Morgan has to decide whether he should lead in Alice, or see if Christopher or DeeDee do Oct 02 21:20:11 * Morgan waits Oct 02 21:20:11 *Christopher does, and Alice takes his arm with thanks Oct 02 21:20:11 * Morgan offers his arm. To Molly Oct 02 21:20:11 * Molly smiles “Your Excellency...” Oct 02 21:20:14 * Morgan smiles, putting his hand over hers Oct 02 21:20:16 You alright my love? Oct 02 21:20:18 * Molly smiles very warmly at him “I am” Oct 02 21:20:20 * Morgan nods, leading her into the dining room Oct 02 21:20:22 Good Oct 02 21:20:24 * Molly lets him seat her, which means he gets the scent of her hair. It’s fortunate they’d caught that time alone, because it is quite strong Oct 02 21:20:28 * Morgan smiles, sitting beside her Oct 02 21:20:30 *They all get settled* Oct 02 21:20:32 HH: $time for a chat with Claudia, right?$ Oct 02 21:20:34 $definitely$ Oct 02 21:20:36 * Molly chats happily with the others. Mina looks quite relaxed, and Alice is beside Morgan Oct 02 21:20:38 * Morgan leans over slightly, speaking very quietly Oct 02 21:20:40 You alright love? Oct 02 21:20:42 * Molly is now known as Alice Oct 02 21:20:44 Yes, I am. What about you? Oct 02 21:20:46 Better than I could be Oct 02 21:20:48 * Alice nods Oct 02 21:20:50 Florrie wanted to sleep in her shoes Oct 02 21:20:52 * Morgan smiles Oct 02 21:20:54 Thats lovely Oct 02 21:20:58 * Alice nods Oct 02 21:21:00 She’ll wear them all day everyday now Oct 02 21:21:02 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:21:04 The novelty will wear off Oct 02 21:21:06 *HH grins* I remember Da sayin’ that to me about Blokners Oct 02 21:21:08 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:21:10 Doesn't though... Oct 02 21:21:12 HH: Nope, ‘specially not if you go away an’ come back Oct 02 21:21:14 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:21:16 Gonn' import some avalonian ale so we can be reminded now and then how lucky we are to have a proper drink Oct 02 21:22:21 *The others laugh* Oct 02 21:23:32 David: I will have some from you, sometimes I miss it Oct 02 21:23:51 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:24:02 I'm sure we can arrange it Oct 02 21:24:48 Martha: I wish Peter and James would visit Oct 02 21:25:28 Perhaps they will Oct 02 21:26:07 Martha: It’s very far Oct 02 21:26:26 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:26:29 Yes, I recall Oct 02 21:26:39 *David to Morgan* I have suggested that we meet them in Insel in the summer Oct 02 21:27:59 Thats a good idea Oct 02 21:29:39 Martha: It’d be lovely to have the whole family together Oct 02 21:30:11 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:30:38 * Molly frowns a little Oct 02 21:31:10 I... I’m not sure I can really join you all Oct 02 21:31:38 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:31:45 We'll be here I think Oct 02 21:32:28 Martha: we could do it earlier, in July? Oct 02 21:33:09 *Alice, Edward and Mina all look to Morgan* Oct 02 21:34:19 Possibly... I'm not entirely keen on hauling her all that way toward the end of her pregnancy though Oct 02 21:35:28 *martha nods* You’re very cautious with Molly Oct 02 21:36:42 * Morgan shrugs a little Oct 02 21:36:45 I just want them safe Oct 02 21:37:37 Martha: After That day she got caught in the storm, that’s understandable Oct 02 21:38:15 * Morgan nods Oct 02 21:38:16 Quite Oct 02 21:46:55 Verity: when was that, dear boy? Oct 02 21:47:14 Before I came home mother Oct 02 21:50:19 Christopher: Our storms in Avalon can be treacherous Oct 02 21:50:42 * Molly looks a little awkward, touching her leg to his beneath the table Oct 02 21:50:53 [whats wrong?] Oct 02 21:52:17 [its embarrassing and painful] Oct 02 21:52:35 *Martha smiles* That was the night Morgan cooked for us! Oct 02 21:52:50 [why?] Oct 02 21:52:52 HH: *he nods* An’ you lived to tell the tale! Oct 02 21:53:08 [you almost lost me, and it was my own fault] Oct 02 21:53:15 [but I didn't Oct 02 21:53:27 I was surprised when they liked it to be honest Oct 02 21:53:57 [its still sad for me] Oct 02 21:54:14 * Morgan nods a little Oct 02 21:54:23 David smiles: It must have been because of the Eisen in me Oct 02 21:54:50 HH smirks $explains why our wives are getting fatter too$ Oct 02 21:55:09 $Because of the Eisen in them?$ Oct 02 21:58:40 HH: $yep. about five months ago for yours$ Oct 02 21:59:59 * Morgan nods a little Oct 02 22:00:42 [why is he smirking?] Oct 02 22:02:19 [because he thinks he's funny] Oct 02 22:06:00 * Molly smiles a little, looking to relax a little. And the meal remains that way quite well until just as they finish desert (which is around the time that the scent of her is starting to be a big distraction again) Christopher says “Frau Forrester, I would happily take any letters to your nephew in Catterick when I return home in a few weeks” Oct 02 22:06:31 *There’s a sudden quiet, especially from Molly an Oct 02 22:07:17 David. HH watches Martha with that feigned relaxed and dumb look Morgan knows well* Oct 02 22:08:08 *Martha thanks him quietly before asking if he will travel on Sebastian’s ship* Oct 02 22:09:59 * Morgan watches them Oct 02 22:11:10 *Christopher has the good manners to follow her lead, suggesting that he might do that, depending on where the ships from Freiburg are going* Oct 02 22:12:28 * Morgan sips his drink Oct 02 22:12:44 I'm not sure what I'll have around at that time Oct 02 22:13:24 Alice nods: The Blessing should be there, we can take you to Insel, my Lord? Oct 02 22:14:05 *Christopher smiles, but Edward’s eyes over the rim of his wineglass are sad* Oct 02 22:15:26 * Morgan sighs quietly Oct 02 22:16:28 * Molly presses her leg to his again, giving him a look of understanding Oct 02 22:16:39 * Morgan nods slightly, eating Oct 02 22:17:27 C: Thank you Alice, I’d imagine the Rosenkrantzs would be happy to reprovision you Oct 02 22:17:42 Should imagine so Oct 02 22:18:18 * Molly smiles Oct 02 22:18:27 They’re very kind people Oct 02 22:19:06 *David nods* I am proud to call them kin Oct 02 22:19:14 * Morgan smiles Oct 02 22:19:19 That is good to hear Oct 02 22:19:58 *everyone nods* Oct 02 22:21:15 Mina: I thought Ilena very well turned out, she will be very successful at attracting suitors Oct 02 22:21:39 I imagine so Oct 02 22:22:37 Edward: I look forward to squiring her around our peers at Zench’s wedding Oct 02 22:23:10 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:23:27 That'll be time to throw some titles about Oct 02 23:18:37 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 02 23:33:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)