**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Oct 29 14:25:27 2024 Oct 29 14:25:27 * madisonstein (~madisonst@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 14:25:33 * madisonstein is now known as Morgan Oct 29 14:30:37 * MollyKoertig (~androirc@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 14:32:25 Oct 25 21:50:24 *his hand tingles and his neck prickles, and everything in his body starts to settle* Oct 29 14:32:25 Oct 25 21:50:43 * Morgan sighs deeply Oct 29 14:32:25 Oct 25 21:52:01 * Molly watches him Oct 29 14:32:25 Oct 25 21:52:07 how is that? Oct 29 14:32:25 Oct 25 21:52:14 * Morgan nods a little Oct 29 14:32:31 Oct 25 21:52:17 A bit better, thank you Oct 29 14:32:33 Oct 25 21:53:08 * Molly nods Oct 29 14:32:35 Oct 25 21:53:22 You know I will help you any time, my love Oct 29 14:32:37 Oct 25 21:53:34 * Morgan nods Oct 29 14:32:39 Oct 25 21:53:38 I know... its just difficult Oct 29 14:32:41 Oct 25 21:56:02 * Molly nods Oct 29 14:32:43 Oct 25 21:56:14 you dreamt Hirschen was in danger? Oct 29 14:32:45 Oct 25 21:57:17 No... it was soon after we married... you hadn't taken herbs, so I'd been carefully avoiding that sort of intimacy after our wedding... but you caught pregnant and I was in a -very- bad way Oct 29 14:32:46 Oct 25 21:58:00 * Molly looks very sad Oct 29 14:32:48 Oct 25 21:58:09 Oh my love... Oct 29 14:32:50 Oct 25 21:58:44 Edward turned up and we fought... you rushed to protect me but... you'd started bleeding... Oct 29 14:32:53 Oct 25 21:59:48 * Molly wraps her arms around his waist Oct 29 14:32:55 Oct 25 22:00:04 You felt it was your fault? Oct 29 14:32:59 Oct 25 22:00:58 probably... but when I woke, it all stays with me... Oct 29 14:33:01 Oct 25 22:01:22 * Molly nods Oct 29 14:33:03 Oct 25 22:01:35 Tell me what is paining you most Oct 29 14:33:05 Oct 25 22:02:02 I don't know... the fear of losing the baby... the fear of losing Hirschen... Oct 29 14:33:07 Oct 25 22:03:19 * Molly nods against his chest Oct 29 14:33:09 Oct 25 22:03:58 He has the best chance he could possibly have, my love, and we are well into my pregnancy now Oct 29 14:33:12 Oct 25 22:04:05 * Morgan nods Oct 29 14:33:14 Oct 25 22:04:21 I know... it just... its hard to shake it... why have I dreamed twice of losing pregnancies now? Oct 29 14:33:17 Oct 25 22:05:25 Because I am pregnant, Inga is pregnant, Sascha is pregnant... all of these babies are important to you Oct 29 14:33:20 Oct 25 22:05:58 You think it as simple as that? Oct 29 14:33:22 Oct 25 22:06:27 * Molly nods Oct 29 14:33:24 Oct 25 22:06:57 Ido. I think part of you is scared that you are going to experience loss again Oct 29 14:33:28 Oct 25 22:07:15 * Morgan sighs Oct 29 14:33:30 Oct 25 22:07:17 You might be right Oct 29 14:33:32 Oct 25 22:08:04 * Molly nods Oct 29 14:33:34 Oct 25 22:08:16 That is understandable, especially here in Sudlachenburg Oct 29 14:33:36 Oct 25 22:08:22 * Morgan nods Oct 29 14:33:38 Oct 25 22:08:24 I suppose so Oct 29 14:33:40 Oct 25 22:10:02 Be kind to yourself, my love. you’ve been through so much, and I will keep him safe Oct 29 14:33:42 Oct 25 22:10:38 I'll try, that's all I can promise Oct 29 14:33:44 Oct 25 22:10:52 * Molly nods Oct 29 14:33:46 Oct 25 22:10:57 I will take it Oct 29 14:33:48 What if its a warning about Sascha? Oct 29 14:34:59 I suppose that is possible... I could visit them, if it would give you peace of mind Oct 29 14:35:08 * Morgan nods Oct 29 14:35:14 I think you were planning to already? Oct 29 14:36:52 I had considered it, but I do not want to upset Mina on her birthday Oct 29 14:37:14 No... I'd rather she not be upset but... Oct 29 14:38:24 But you will be on edge all day if I do not go? Oct 29 14:38:57 I suspect so, yes Oct 29 14:40:15 * MollyKoertig nods and kisses his cheek, staying close Oct 29 14:41:05 We wouldn't want you to be on edge all day Oct 29 14:41:53 * Morgan shrugs a litlte Oct 29 14:41:55 I suppose not Oct 29 14:42:21 * MollyKoertig smiles "not like -that- anyway" Oct 29 14:43:01 No... Oct 29 14:43:37 * MollyKoertig smiles mischievously "so, are you coming?" Oct 29 14:44:51 Need to find out what Edward wants us doing Oct 29 14:45:16 Haven't you seen him? He's normally up early Oct 29 14:45:57 Yes... I know what -his- plans are... just not whether he wished us to go to church with them Oct 29 14:46:51 Were you hoping to? Oct 29 14:46:56 * Morgan shrugs Oct 29 14:47:14 The way I was feeling after waking up, I had no decided either way Oct 29 14:48:17 * MollyKoertig nods sadly Oct 29 14:48:50 I can go to them myself Oct 29 14:49:25 No... I just need to think of a way to tell Edward Oct 29 14:50:48 Send him a note? I will need to feed before I go, unless I want to be sore and full all day Oct 29 14:51:59 * Morgan nods Oct 29 14:52:10 Good idea. Just hope he won't be too angry Oct 29 14:53:11 We'll not be long. We must walk though? Oct 29 14:53:28 Could probably rustle up a carriage Oct 29 14:53:58 * MollyKoertig smiles warmly Oct 29 14:54:21 Now there's a nice thought... no, walking will be okay Oct 29 14:54:31 * Morgan nods Oct 29 14:54:32 Alright then Oct 29 14:54:59 * MollyKoertig kisses him a long moment before pulling away Oct 29 14:55:18 I'll see Emil first then Oct 29 14:56:10 * Morgan nods Oct 29 14:56:14 I'll have word sent to Edward Oct 29 14:58:28 * MollyKoertig nods. When she's gone the lovely scent of her goes too Oct 29 14:59:03 * Morgan sighs, going to find a servant to send word to Edward Oct 29 14:59:54 *he doesn't bump into any, so his search takes him to the kitchen where he can hear talking from out of sight Oct 29 15:00:08 1: That's what I've always said Oct 29 15:00:42 2: Never let them take advantage Oct 29 15:01:23 * Morgan frowns, listening Oct 29 15:02:07 1: His Lordship is a good man, but there's no denying her life is ruined Oct 29 15:02:23 * Morgan waits Oct 29 15:02:38 3: Doesn't seem like that, seems like she'll be looked after Oct 29 15:03:17 * Morgan moves a little closer Oct 29 15:03:50 1: She'll probably never be able to marry Oct 29 15:04:10 * Morgan moves into the kitchen Oct 29 15:04:14 Whom are we discussing? Oct 29 15:04:46 2: yes, once a woman has a bastard child no other man will- oh! *she and the other two servants curtsey* Oct 29 15:06:05 Ah... I see... Oct 29 15:06:42 **They stumble over apologies and excellencies** Oct 29 15:08:14 * Morgan watches them for a moment Oct 29 15:09:22 I'm... disappointed. Oct 29 15:10:23 *the three women all.look at the floor. He's seen them all before over the years* Oct 29 15:11:17 I really would've thought you'd all know us better than that Oct 29 15:11:53 * MollyKoertig is now known as maid1 Oct 29 15:12:13 Yes, your Excellency Oct 29 15:13:15 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Oct 29 15:14:03 I suppose its to be expected Oct 29 15:14:25 Yes your Excellency Oct 29 15:15:50 Thats the general thinking amongst the people I suppose? Oct 29 15:17:19 Everyone's talking about it Oct 29 15:18:49 * Morgan nods Oct 29 15:19:40 That is to be expected I imagine. The plain fact is, however, Alice was quite happy running her ship before we met... Oct 29 15:20:26 But now she's got a child out of wedlock Oct 29 15:21:11 She had that before we met Oct 29 15:22:43 It's just not the done thing, your Excellency Oct 29 15:24:15 Is it not? My understanding was taking a mistress and acknowledging the child was quite common Oct 29 15:25:27 **They glance at each other like his statement might become more speculation and gossip** Oct 29 15:26:12 * Morgan sighs Oct 29 15:26:25 Noble nonsense like that, I've never understood it Oct 29 15:27:32 Yes, your Excellency. Making children should be sacred Oct 29 15:28:52 Its all a bit complicated isn't it Oct 29 15:29:37 * maid1 nods Oct 29 15:30:12 It's good that he's seeing to his responsibilities, some noblemen don't Oct 29 15:30:45 * Morgan nods Oct 29 15:31:06 That little girl is so -loved- as well Oct 29 15:32:30 2: She looks just like Jana, your Excellency Oct 29 15:33:05 * Morgan nods Oct 29 15:33:21 She does. Its exceedingly painful at times. Oct 29 15:35:15 It's odd, I've never seen any but twins so similar Oct 29 15:36:01 * Morgan nods Oct 29 15:36:07 No doubt there's speculation she's mine... Oct 29 15:37:40 **They all look surprised by it* Oct 29 15:37:45 No, my Lord! Oct 29 15:38:32 Really? I'd have thought that was the very first thought Oct 29 15:40:50 No, my Lord, everyone knows how honest you are. You'd tell the truth about her even if you looked bad Oct 29 15:41:05 * Morgan smiles faintly, nodding a little Oct 29 15:42:29 3: do you wish she was yours, your Excellency? Oct 29 15:43:20 I get asked that a lot. Its difficult seeing past how she looks to who she -is-. Oct 29 15:46:06 3 smiles: maybe you'll have a daughter now Oct 29 15:47:41 I think... to help ease some worries about the future and, frankly, to be easier for me, a boy would be the ideal Oct 29 15:50:13 *they all nod* Oct 29 15:57:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 29 15:58:02 * maid1 has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 29 15:59:08 * madisonstein (~madisonst@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 15:59:23 * madisonstein has quit (Quit: Leaving) Oct 29 15:59:57 * madisonstein (~madisonst@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 16:00:02 * madisonstein is now known as Morgan Oct 29 16:03:06 * MollyKoertig (~androirc@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 16:03:16 (Test) Oct 29 16:03:16 I think... to help ease some worries about the future and, frankly, to be easier for me, a boy would be the ideal Oct 29 16:06:35 *they nod. There's the sound of a man whistling as he comes in. He doesn't see Morgan, he just calls out "I'm bloody starving!" Oct 29 16:07:12 * Morgan looks toward the noise Oct 29 16:09:19 *the second maid giggles, and the man comes in. He is very tall, maybe 6ft5, and thin as a bean pole. He looks hot and sweaty* Oct 29 16:11:03 I don' s'pose 'is worship'll mind sharin' some food wi'ye... Oct 29 16:13:08 *the maids all giggle now. The man wipes his brow* I'd die for an ale, been runnin' a while Oct 29 16:13:24 Wha' fer? Oct 29 16:15:35 * MollyKoertig is now known as runner Oct 29 16:16:13 *he takes a big stack of bound letters from his leather bag* Post Oct 29 16:16:44 * Morgan nods a little Oct 29 16:17:00 Any fin fer me? Oct 29 16:17:51 * runner shakes his head Oct 29 16:18:11 Only for them upstairs Oct 29 16:18:37 * Morgan smiles a little, glancing at one of the maids Oct 29 16:18:56 Yer sure? I gots a specific name, see... Oct 29 16:20:27 What's your name? Oct 29 16:20:39 *the maids giggle again* Oct 29 16:20:46 Starts wiv an em.... Oct 29 16:22:49 No, only got for His Excellency Morgan Koertig Oct 29 16:23:10 That name starts wiv an em... Oct 29 16:25:41 Yeah but that's the Duke Oct 29 16:26:18 Yeah, that'll be me Oct 29 16:27:46 * runner laughs Oct 29 16:28:00 No, you're trussing my ducks! Oct 29 16:28:48 * Morgan smiles, looking at one of the maids Oct 29 16:29:13 Would one of you take a message to my brother that Molly and I will be visiting Sascha to check on her progress, and that we'll see him back here? Oct 29 16:29:51 **the first maid smirks and curtsies** Yes, your Excellency Oct 29 16:30:28 * runner stares open-mouthed "I'm sorry, your Excellency, I didn't know!" Oct 29 16:31:10 Oh, I know. I'll take the post and one of the ladies here will arrange some ale and something to eat for you Oct 29 16:33:13 * runner bows "thank you, your Excellency. Sorry I'm not presentable" Oct 29 16:34:21 You're as presentable as a working man can be, no-one can ask for more Oct 29 16:36:20 * runner smiles "thank you. I run mail and packages" Oct 29 16:37:56 * Morgan nods, holding his hand out for the post Oct 29 16:38:19 I'll see anything for any of my family get where they need to go. Take a rest for a bit Oct 29 16:39:00 * runner hands it all over Oct 29 16:39:44 *the second maid brings him ale with a shy smile* Oct 29 16:40:04 * Morgan thanks him, moving out of the way, looking at the addressees Oct 29 16:43:39 **there's one for Edward, two for Adalbrecht, two for Verity, two for himself, six for Mina, and Molly has twelve** Oct 29 16:44:28 Good lord, half of Eisens writing to my wife and sister in law Oct 29 16:46:28 * runner chuckles "twenty miles and I know it!" Oct 29 16:47:53 * Morgan nods Oct 29 16:48:46 **the staff get back to work whilst the runner is given a chair** Oct 29 16:49:02 * Morgan takes the letters, going to find his parents first Oct 29 16:51:14 **it's still before breakfast, so they are probably in her Chambers* Oct 29 16:51:34 * Morgan heads that way Oct 29 16:55:46 * runner is now known as Nanette Oct 29 16:56:00 * Nanette is sat sewing by the door Oct 29 16:56:13 Nanette... they're still asleep? Oct 29 16:57:45 * Nanette smiles Oct 29 16:57:50 No, your Excellency Oct 29 16:58:12 I've post for them Oct 29 16:59:45 Did you want me to take it? Oct 29 17:00:27 Are they indisposed? Oct 29 17:02:09 I don't believe so Oct 29 17:02:32 I'll disturb them then, see my father a bit awkward for a change Oct 29 17:07:54 * Nanette smiles, and whispers Oct 29 17:08:31 Sometimes he even has to brush his hair Oct 29 17:09:13 * Morgan grins Oct 29 17:09:20 Never seen him do that Oct 29 17:11:56 * Nanette nods Oct 29 17:12:19 I've only seen it twice Oct 29 17:12:52 * Morgan nods, moving close to the door before knocking loudly Oct 29 17:13:25 * Nanette is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 29 17:13:39 * Adalbrecht calls to enter Oct 29 17:14:09 * Morgan shrugs a little before going inside Oct 29 17:20:26 * Adalbrecht is stood by the window, sadly impeccable. Verity is sat on the couch Oct 29 17:28:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 29 17:29:48 * madisonstein (~madisonst@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 17:30:00 * madisonstein is now known as Morgan Oct 29 17:30:10 morning Oct 29 17:33:03 *they both smile* Oct 29 17:33:14 Good morning, Morgan Oct 29 17:33:30 V: Dear boy, are you well? Oct 29 17:34:28 Father, mother. I'm fine, just ran into a runner with some post, thought I'd use it as an excuse to see everyone... there's some here for his Grafship and some for you mother Oct 29 17:45:00 **They both take them** Oct 29 17:46:10 Thank you. Oct 29 17:46:36 V: That's many left over, dear boy Oct 29 17:46:52 We're going to head into town to see Sascha... we'll not be too long Oct 29 17:55:33 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 29 18:09:28 * MollyKoertig (~androirc@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 18:09:39 * MollyKoertig is now known as Verity Oct 29 18:09:54 We're going to head into town to see Sascha... we'll not be too long Oct 29 18:10:03 But what about Mina's birthday? We were having a special breakfast Oct 29 18:10:46 I believe Edward is taking her breakfast in bed... I also believe he has planned some sort of tea party later... Oct 29 18:12:11 Ad: that seems unnecessary unless she is ill Oct 29 18:12:31 Us young people and our strange ideas... Oct 29 18:13:42 *he makes a hmmph! Oct 29 18:15:46 Its not my sort of thing, the idea of crumbs in the bed makes my skin itch Oct 29 18:17:25 Ad: indeed Oct 29 18:17:43 * Morgan nods Oct 29 18:18:03 The runner would be well utilitised were Edward wishing to send a letter to, say, an Eisenfurst... Oct 29 18:19:51 I think he sent someone last night Oct 29 18:19:57 good Oct 29 18:20:49 I am glad they will stay longer Oct 29 18:21:14 * Morgan nods Oct 29 18:21:16 Me too Oct 29 18:22:19 I am very pleased to see you and Edward are so loving together. I was very worried you would always be fighting Oct 29 18:24:26 * Morgan nods a little Oct 29 18:24:34 We have worked very hard to be where we are Oct 29 18:26:27 * Verity nods "I am glad you've said sorry" Oct 29 18:26:44 * Morgan nods, glancing at his father Oct 29 18:28:02 *Adalbrecht is watching Morgan without much expression* Oct 29 18:28:51 We have let all of that go Oct 29 18:32:04 * Verity smiles Oct 29 18:32:18 You were always such a kind boy, like Varick Oct 29 18:32:50 So I'm told... that boy is a wonderful big brother Oct 29 18:35:15 * Verity nods "Emil is a very sweet baby too" Oct 29 18:35:50 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Oct 29 18:36:14 I still remember clearly the moment I noticed the way he looks at me Oct 29 18:38:37 When was that, dear boy? *she doesn't give away that she knows because of the mirror* Oct 29 18:39:18 When we were looking after him one day on the way to Capperlucia... he was just in my arms, staring up at me like Jana did Oct 29 18:39:56 * Verity smiles Oct 29 18:40:12 They are hard to resist when they do that Oct 29 18:40:32 * Morgan nods Oct 29 18:40:39 Aye. I've seen Elsie do it too Oct 29 18:42:33 Ad: Why would she do that to you? Oct 29 18:43:46 Because... she loves me like a father... because I have done the things a father should do... protect her, help her... that sort of thing Oct 29 18:44:04 At her wedding, she thanked me for being the father she'd never had Oct 29 18:44:10 Have you talked about an adoption? Oct 29 18:44:19 *Adalbrecht frowns* Oct 29 18:44:30 * Morgan nods towards his father Oct 29 18:44:37 -that- is why I haven't Oct 29 18:45:39 Ad: I think it would be complicated due to her faith. It would cause talk Oct 29 18:46:28 * Morgan nods Oct 29 18:46:40 It isn't needed Oct 29 18:49:49 Is she to live with you, or will they stay in Innesbruck? Oct 29 18:50:54 They're having a house in the grounds of Hafenlohr. With James being my man of business, he needs to be closer to the port, and Walder, Theresa and Jacques are going to live with them Oct 29 18:52:15 How lovely for you Oct 29 18:53:07 * Morgan nods Oct 29 18:53:10 I am rather pleased Oct 29 18:56:06 Ad: All this building is going to be expensive Oct 29 18:56:55 Oh I am well aware. Elsie is going to buy her house from me Oct 29 18:59:05 Ad: She can afford a house? I thought her background was impoverished Oct 29 18:59:43 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 29 18:59:55 Do you ever get the feeling there's things going on you don't know about? Oct 29 19:00:18 *he looks to Morgan* unfortunately, yes. Oct 29 19:00:41 * Morgan looks mildly ashamed Oct 29 19:00:54 I told you why I didn't tell you Oct 29 19:01:49 Why can Elsie afford a house? Oct 29 19:02:29 Its a secret. It is... restitution Oct 29 19:05:17 Oh, I think it's best left at that, dear boy Oct 29 19:05:27 * Morgan nods Oct 29 19:05:36 Indeed. Oct 29 19:07:04 Ad: why are you going to Sascha and Otto's house? Oct 29 19:08:31 I want Molly to check Sascha over Oct 29 19:11:39 * Verity looks concerned Oct 29 19:11:50 Is she unwell? Oct 29 19:12:07 Not as far as I know... I've been having nightmares, I'd just like some peace of mind about it Oct 29 19:12:41 * Verity nods Oct 29 19:12:58 Will you have breakfast there, or with Martha? Oct 29 19:13:28 I don't know really mother Oct 29 19:15:50 * Verity nods Oct 29 19:16:05 We will ask the kitchen to keep some just in case Oct 29 19:17:47 Thank you mother... even now, after everything, you're looking after me Oct 29 19:20:58 * Verity has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 29 19:35:24 * MollyKoertig (~androirc@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 19:35:34 Thank you mother... even now, after everything, you're looking after me Oct 29 19:41:46 * MollyKoertig is now known as Verity Oct 29 19:41:59 I always will, my darling boy Oct 29 19:50:20 * Verity has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 29 19:51:52 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 29 20:03:52 * Verity (~androirc@87.129.189.242) has joined Oct 29 21:09:40 * Verity has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)