**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Nov 19 19:02:37 2024 Nov 19 19:02:37 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 19 19:03:03 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 19 19:05:26 *Varick hugs him, whispering* I don’t want you to be sad, Vati Nov 19 19:05:26 * Morgan nods Nov 19 19:05:26 I know son. Nov 19 19:05:26 Are you sad because Florrie is mad and because she looks like Jana and is mad? Nov 19 19:05:26 * Florrie is now known as Varick Nov 19 19:05:27 Thats a part of it, yes... part of it is because you're all sad Nov 19 19:05:29 We’ll be okay, Vati, we have each other, and that makes everything better Nov 19 19:05:31 * Morgan nods, letting him go Nov 19 19:05:33 * Varick looks at Florrie “Florrie, I can be the farmer and you can be the farmer’s wife, okay? And Heinzharold can be our stinky bear-dog” Nov 19 19:05:37 *Florrie nods* Eel be baby? Nov 19 19:05:39 * Varick nods “okay” Nov 19 19:05:41 *Florrie looks to Molly* Lee be ugly old witch? Nov 19 19:05:45 [charming!] Nov 19 19:05:47 *Molly smiles* I will be the ugliest, oldest, most powerful witch in the world Nov 19 19:05:49 *Florrie nods* Doctor Ballhead go help sick dogs. Nov 19 19:05:51 * Morgan nods Nov 19 19:05:53 Thats a good idea Nov 19 19:05:55 *Florrie nods* Okay Nov 19 19:05:57 *Molly smiles, looking at Alice* Perhaps you’d take Emil and help them set up their house, then the Doctor will come to say goodbye before he sees to his poorly canines? Nov 19 19:07:13 *Alice takes them out* Nov 19 19:07:20 * Molly waits until they've all gone before coming to where Morgan is sat and wrapping her arms around him Nov 19 19:07:39 * Morgan leans his head against her quietly Nov 19 19:09:07 * Molly gently strokes the back of his head “I’m sorry, I didn’t think.” Nov 19 19:09:39 Its alright Nov 19 19:10:44 Are you alright, my love? Nov 19 19:11:05 * Morgan sighs Nov 19 19:11:07 Not really, no Nov 19 19:13:00 * Molly kisses his crown, her body soft and warm, nurturing “How can I help?” Nov 19 19:14:59 * Morgan sighs again Nov 19 19:15:02 I'll be alright in a minute Nov 19 19:16:15 You don’t have to put on a brave front with me, liebling. If you are upset, I am here for you Nov 19 19:16:25 I don't have -time- to be upset right now Nov 19 19:17:09 Yes, you do. It’s only half before three, no one will be around to talk to in twelve hours anyway Nov 19 19:17:54 No, but I was going to stop for a couple of hours wasn't I Nov 19 19:19:20 My love, you would not allow me to push myself so hard. Nov 19 19:20:06 * Morgan nods Nov 19 19:20:10 No...Iwouldn't Nov 19 19:21:22 Then you must give yourself that care. If not for yourself, then because you are a better father and husband when you are not punishing yourself Nov 19 19:23:18 * Morgan nods alright Nov 19 19:24:52 * Molly kisses his crown again, holding him tightly Nov 19 19:25:57 We need to tell my parents Nov 19 19:26:56 We will, or more likely Edward is doing so now Nov 19 19:27:11 * Morgan nods a little Nov 19 19:28:36 what do you need, my darling? Nov 19 19:29:09 * Morgan shakes his head a little Nov 19 19:29:12 I'm alright Nov 19 19:30:18 * Molly nods a little, loosening her grip Nov 19 19:30:36 Alright, we’ll join the others then? Nov 19 19:31:19 * Morgan nods, taking a deep breath before straightening a little Nov 19 19:32:42 * Molly lets go, moving away and brushing down her dress Nov 19 19:34:34 * Morgan stands up, wiping at his face Nov 19 19:35:02 It pains me to have to let you go right now Nov 19 19:35:48 Why? Nov 19 19:38:23 Because you are upset, and I should be with you Nov 19 19:38:35 You are with me... Nov 19 19:40:54 But you are going Nov 19 19:46:34 * Morgan nods Nov 19 19:46:38 Needs must Nov 19 19:47:46 I know, but I cannot be with you. If it wasn’t for the babies, nothing could keep me away Nov 19 19:47:54 * Morgan nods Nov 19 19:47:56 I know love Nov 19 19:49:34 * Molly squares her shoulders “Shall we?” Nov 19 19:50:06 * Morgan nods, rolling his shoulders Nov 19 19:50:07 Aye Nov 19 19:51:47 * Molly picks up his bag, waiting to follow him, but he needs to find a way to give Edward a mirror so he can keep Morgan updated Nov 19 19:52:30 I'll need to grab something before I leave... Nov 19 19:55:09 * Molly smiles faintly, then just nods and hands over the bag “I’ll meet you in the parlour” Nov 19 19:57:24 * Morgan nods Nov 19 19:57:28 I won't be long Nov 19 20:01:10 * Molly nods, leaving without any of her usual joking about grabbing something Nov 19 20:03:27 * Morgan goes to pack a second mirror, wrapping its twin carefully Nov 19 20:04:52 *He does this without issue* Nov 19 20:05:30 * Morgan heads out, carrying his bag and the wrapped mirror Nov 19 20:06:55 * Molly is in the parlour with Edward, Mina, Verity and Adalbrecht. They are all seated, but she remains standing Nov 19 20:08:00 * Morgan sighs, watching them as he puts his bag down Nov 19 20:09:00 *Their attention turns to Morgan* Nov 19 20:09:07 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Nov 19 20:09:28 We will take good care of Molly and the children in your absence Nov 19 20:09:47 * Morgan nods Nov 19 20:09:54 I've no doubt of that Nov 19 20:11:58 Perhaps it would be sensible for you to bring back more of their things when you return, and then you can all live here until after the baby is born Nov 19 20:12:34 We'll see... I don't know I'll be any longer than a couple of days... Nov 19 20:15:21 Yes, but if your duty will keep taking you away, they should be here and looked after Nov 19 20:16:03 [wow, he's really not letting up on this] Nov 19 20:16:09 *Molly stays quiet, but Edward is frowning* Nov 19 20:16:23 What do you think, Edward? Nov 19 20:17:07 Ed: I think that is a decision for their husband and father. I would not want to undermine his authority as the head of his household, as Theus intended. Nov 19 20:17:50 * Adalbrecht doesn’t look happy about this, but doesn’t argue. Mina smiles slightly, watching Edward Nov 19 20:18:18 * Morgan nods a little, looking at his father Nov 19 20:18:38 I will not dismiss the idea out of hand. It will be given proper consideration Nov 19 20:19:37 me inclines his head Nov 19 20:19:58 *Verity looks to Morgan* Is Florrie Alright, Dear boy? Nov 19 20:21:37 Sad and angry I'm afraid Nov 19 20:22:16 *Edward looks the most affected by this* Nov 19 20:22:42 Ve: It’s always hard on the children. Duty affects even the littlest Nov 19 20:23:19 * Morgan nods Nov 19 20:23:28 Varick managed to cheer her up a little Nov 19 20:23:52 *Verity nods* He’s a good boy Nov 19 20:24:49 * Morgan nods Nov 19 20:24:51 He really is Nov 19 20:26:20 Verity: Will you keep in touch and let us know when you’ll be returning? Nov 19 20:26:46 * Adalbrecht looks to Morgan, smiling a little “I am sure he will, my dear” Nov 19 20:27:16 * Morgan nods Nov 19 20:27:26 [Even being twelve hours away will not spare you your Father’s nagging now] Nov 19 20:27:26 definitely Nov 19 20:27:42 [Would you care to bet on that?] Nov 19 20:28:57 [That depends entirely upon what I might win!] Nov 19 20:29:18 Ve: How soon do you need to go? Nov 19 20:32:28 * Morgan glances at his bag Nov 19 20:32:32 really... now. Nov 19 20:33:30 * Adalbrecht nods “I will let your uncle, Claudia, and Uinise know” Nov 19 20:34:44 * Morgan nods, moving to Edward, handing him the mirror and the key to his office Nov 19 20:34:52 Put that away for me would you? Nov 19 20:35:25 *Edward takes it* Of course, brother Nov 19 20:35:59 *The others all come to hug him one by one* Nov 19 20:36:06 * Morgan hugs each of them in turn Nov 19 20:38:40 *There are lots of reminders to be safe, and soon Molly is beside him to go to the nursery. She opens the door to the room where Heinzharold is rolling on the floor making farting noises against his arm, and the children are laughing Nov 19 20:39:02 well... thats a familiar noise coming from him Nov 19 20:41:01 *HH looks up at him* Uncalled for! Nov 19 20:41:22 *the children come to hug him, though Jacques hangs back Nov 19 20:41:59 * Morgan hugs the children before looking at Jacques Nov 19 20:42:21 Molly will make sure you speak with your father... if you need to go home, they'll get you to him safely Nov 19 20:42:48 *Jacques smiles* I’m happy here, my Lord. Nov 19 20:43:35 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Nov 19 20:43:37 good Nov 19 20:44:10 *HH gets up off the floor, coming over as the children go back to their game, Florrie’s tantrum seemingly passed as she starts bossing Varick around about sweeping the chimney in their imaginary farm house* Nov 19 20:45:00 *Inga smiles and hugs Morgan, and whispers very quietly* I hope you don’t get blue balls! Nov 19 20:45:23 * Morgan blushes, kissing her cheek Nov 19 20:45:29 Try to keep my wife out of trouble, hmm? Nov 19 20:46:28 I: I’ll try Nov 19 20:47:01 * Morgan nods, letting her go Nov 19 20:48:06 HH: $still need me?$ Nov 19 20:48:39 $No, alls as good as it can be$ Nov 19 20:50:01 $oh yeah, really sounds like it from that!$ Nov 19 20:51:04 *HH hugs him* Nov 19 20:51:13 * Morgan hugs him hard Nov 19 20:51:20 Keep em safe, yeah? Nov 19 20:51:44 HH: A’s if the world depended on it. Nov 19 20:51:48 as* Nov 19 20:52:02 * Morgan nods, letting him go Nov 19 20:52:24 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Nov 19 20:52:55 * Molly looks to Inga “Could you keep Emil busy, I’ll just see Morgan off” Nov 19 20:53:20 *HH grins* I recommend a broom, no, wait, a shotgun! Nov 19 20:53:55 Or a mildly stern look from Grunhelm Nov 19 20:55:14 *Hh chuckles* Yeah. See how my house is goin’, yeah? Nov 19 20:57:25 Oh... that should be finished by... the tenth I believe Nov 19 20:57:50 *Hh and Inga grin, looking at each other with excitement and joy* Nov 19 20:58:06 Alice smiles: safe travels, Morgan Nov 19 20:58:13 * Morgan nods Nov 19 20:58:41 Thank you love. You know how to reach me if needed Nov 19 21:00:08 *She nods. the children say goodbye, but they’re distracted by trying to get Heinzharold to play again* Nov 19 21:00:13 Ready, my love? Nov 19 21:01:39 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:01:41 Aye Nov 19 21:02:37 * Molly says she won’t be long, and then walks with him down the stairs from the Veisgraf Wing and out into the afternoon sunshine Nov 19 21:02:43 Everyone will be fine Nov 19 21:03:35 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:03:48 Hopefully my father will not annoy you too much Nov 19 21:04:17 * Molly smiles Nov 19 21:04:34 That is deeply unlikely, but I’ll try not to break anything Nov 19 21:05:19 * Molly walks to the stable with him where his palominos and several other horses are. It’s very quiet Nov 19 21:05:22 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:06:40 * Molly looks around before shrugging Nov 19 21:06:49 I’ll help you saddle them Nov 19 21:06:56 I thought you sent word... Nov 19 21:07:42 I did, maybe the maid forgot Nov 19 21:08:05 * Morgan frowns, moving to saddle one of the horses Nov 19 21:08:35 I could go to see if they’re in the kitchens... Nov 19 21:09:08 If you want Nov 19 21:09:42 * Molly watches him for a moment before shrugging Nov 19 21:09:49 I’ll stay and help Nov 19 21:10:53 * Morgan nods, tightening the saddle in place Nov 19 21:11:13 * Molly starts doing the other one, then pats the horse Nov 19 21:11:19 God I miss riding. Nov 19 21:11:32 I know love Nov 19 21:12:16 * Molly sighs Nov 19 21:12:29 As soon as I am churched, I will be back in the saddle Nov 19 21:13:01 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:13:05 I know you will Nov 19 21:13:58 * Molly nods, brushing off her hands Nov 19 21:14:31 I will see you in a few days, I hope Nov 19 21:14:39 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:15:00 I'll get back as soon as I can. I'll leave a note as soon as I've arrived Nov 19 21:15:06 * Molly nods Nov 19 21:15:34 I will leave one so you know whether Mina’s cake had ants this year Nov 19 21:15:59 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:16:02 Alright my love Nov 19 21:16:39 Take care of yourself. I will ask a servant to be along with your food Nov 19 21:16:52 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:16:57 I will blossom Nov 19 21:17:25 * Molly nods. She gently kisses his cheek before going from the stables Nov 19 21:18:29 * Morgan sets about getting the other horse saddled and tethered Nov 19 21:19:41 *The grooms come along with the food just a few minutes later, and soon he has one horse being led and another he is riding, ready to go. The grooms wish him a safe journey* Nov 19 21:20:15 * Morgan nods to them, mounting up and setting off Nov 19 21:20:25 [I'll see you soon my love] Nov 19 21:21:31 [yes you will] **He rides through the estate to where the road towards Hafenlohr begins. This route is more difficult for him, the one he left on after beating Edward. Now he's going away and leaving his wife, children, and family behind him, though thankfully not for good Nov 19 21:22:20 * Morgan picks up the pace Nov 19 21:23:06 **he gets about a mile away before he starts to feel watched** Nov 19 21:23:18 * Morgan looks around Nov 19 21:23:42 *he sees noone* Nov 19 21:24:00 * Morgan tries to sense heat sources Nov 19 21:24:44 *He senses a person on a horse a little way back* Nov 19 21:25:52 * Morgan stops, turning to look while he waits Nov 19 21:26:30 *Yensid comes into view* Nov 19 21:26:40 Where are you off? Nov 19 21:26:49 Dunno, where are we off? Nov 19 21:26:53 * Molly is now known as Yensid Nov 19 21:26:59 Is there any point arguing with you? Nov 19 21:27:11 Depends how bored you are Nov 19 21:27:21 * Morgan shrugs, starting to move again Nov 19 21:27:26 Why are you following me? Nov 19 21:29:08 * Yensid shrugs Nov 19 21:29:17 See what you’re up to Nov 19 21:29:48 Why? Nov 19 21:30:19 That’s what I do Nov 19 21:30:28 I'm going to Hafenlohr Nov 19 21:30:36 * Yensid nods Nov 19 21:30:42 Me too! Nov 19 21:31:02 Father put you up to it? Nov 19 21:32:15 No, but he won’t mind Nov 19 21:32:32 He'll need you here Nov 19 21:33:20 Not when he’s got Edward, Heinzharold, and Claudia Nov 19 21:33:31 All of whom have their own duties Nov 19 21:33:44 * Yensid looks over at him Nov 19 21:34:03 Not up to something you don’t want me seein’, are you? Nov 19 21:35:10 Such as? Nov 19 21:35:37 Not a clue after what I saw up on your roof Nov 19 21:35:42 * Yensid gr8ns sleazily Nov 19 21:36:02 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 19 21:36:12 No... there's an issue and I need go. Sort it. Out Nov 19 21:36:23 * Yensid nods Nov 19 21:36:53 You got a brothel in kempten, so I’m happy Nov 19 21:37:46 You'll slow me down Nov 19 21:38:25 * Yensid grins “Always happy to help” Nov 19 21:38:49 * Morgan shrugs, picking up the pace Nov 19 21:39:30 * Yensid doesn’t match it, seeming happy just to tail him Nov 19 21:41:53 * Morgan sets bout getting some miles behind him Nov 19 21:43:11 * Yensid follows on at a distance. **the first hour is taken up with brooding; what is happening with these poachers, will the twins come, will Molly actually stay safe and not risk her life in some warped sense of self-sacrifice to give Sascha and Otto back a child whose place she has taken, how will they all fare without him, and him without them? Nov 19 21:44:59 * Morgan takes a little food from his pack, eating a little as he rides Nov 19 21:46:12 *The journey is long and dull. Yensid doesn’t pester him though. after a while, there's only so much worrying he can do, and the familiar rhythm of riding for hours starts to blunt it, leaving him to better thoughts of his children playing their make-believe, his baby's heartbeat, Molly's growing belly and pregnant scent* Nov 19 21:46:37 * Morgan slows a little, switching horses before picking the pace up again Nov 19 21:49:32 *As the day wears on and he’s left only with his thoughts, the frustration at having not said goodbye as they often would, and the huge difference between their stolen moment looking for a parasol and her brief kiss to his cheek in the stable really starts to hit home, especially as he is very far from even being able to sense her direction* Nov 19 21:51:26 * Morgan scowls as he rides, making a note to bring it up Nov 19 21:53:56 *Eventually it starts to get dark, then darker. The long hours are wearying, and by ten he’s tired, drained from the strain of Florrie’s reaction, and missing home when there’s no end date for the work he must do. This is when Yensid catches up to him “I know a decent tavern, nothing going on there your wife wouldn’t want you seeing” Nov 19 21:55:04 * Morgan nods Nov 19 21:55:09 Few hours... Nov 19 21:57:56 * Yensid nods, leading the way. There’s a groom for the horses, and only just enough space for them. It’s half before eleven now, and Yensid brings him a pint of blokners after insisting that Adalbrecht is paying for their night Nov 19 21:59:10 * Morgan thanks him, drinking Nov 19 22:00:10 * Yensid sits down “Would have suggested a brothel, but the girls in the Innesbruck one tell me you weren’t susceptible to their charms” Nov 19 22:00:27 * Morgan nods Nov 19 22:00:28 Quite so Nov 19 22:01:30 * Yensid nods Nov 19 22:01:38 Just as bad as your father Nov 19 22:02:22 * Morgan shrugs Nov 19 22:02:25 We're dedicated Nov 19 22:02:35 * Yensid nods, drinking some Nov 19 22:02:53 Missing her then? Nov 19 22:03:06 * Morgan nods Nov 19 22:03:09 Always Nov 19 22:03:39 * Yensid nods, soon spotting another man and abandoning Morgan Nov 19 22:04:45 * Morgan watches them as he drinks Nov 19 22:05:51 *They seems to be acquainted, but are just sat drinking. There’s a few other patrons, also just drinking Nov 19 22:06:21 * Morgan finishes his drink, yawning Nov 19 22:07:06 * Yensid doesn’t even notice. The inn keeper spots it though, and directs him to a room Nov 19 22:07:33 * Morgan thanks him, going to get settled for a few hours Nov 19 22:08:07 **He's going to want cleaner clothing to get into, rather than sleeping his dirty ones dusty from the road. Nov 19 22:08:54 * Morgan grumbles, searching his bag Nov 19 22:10:12 **In the bag, he can feel the texture of the cream flannel, wrapped around something small but solid* Nov 19 22:11:55 * Morgan unwraps it carefully Nov 19 22:12:40 *there's a little jar within that contains a pink cloth, the bottom of the glass shiny with a little pool of her arousal. Nov 19 22:14:02 * Morgan sighs, wrapping it back up, looking for clean clothing Nov 19 22:14:36 *He finds it easily with the mirror to Molly and the mirror to Edward Nov 19 22:16:09 * Morgan leans against the door, checking both mirrors Nov 19 22:18:18 *Molly’s says “Nine: The children are coping well, Florrie has not been too distressed aside from when she asked you to do her bedtime, however Edward and Mina were acceptable as stand ins. Claudia and DeeDee spoke to each other before he left, but it looked very tense from what I could see MTF Nov 19 22:19:30 Not that I was spying on them, of course... I miss you. I feel like the odd one out here, but fortunately Hirschen’s movements remind me I am not alone. I hope your travels are safe and swift. My love, Molly xx” Nov 19 22:20:43 * Morgan sighs, wrapping it back up Nov 19 22:22:15 *Edwards just says: Everything seems to be well, Molly is very cheerful and relaxed. Nov 19 22:22:53 * Morgan wraps it back up, getting changed Nov 19 22:23:17 *The room is small, as is the bed, but this is not too difficult Nov 19 22:23:37 * Morgan climbs onto the bed, staring up at the ceiling Nov 19 22:24:59 *This is a little like those long days he spent chasing down Kai, but with no negligee and no special book* Nov 19 22:25:53 * Morgan closes his eyes, laying quietly Nov 19 22:29:37 *he slowly starts to drift off, but it feels strange not having her there to sing, and knowing she’s going to be in that big bed alone nearly thirty miles away. There’s some guilt that appears at leaving her when she’s pregnant, emotional, and possibly facing the nerve-wracking delivery of two babies Nov 19 22:30:22 * Morgan huffs, trying to sleep Nov 19 22:30:49 *He manages to fall asleep, and starts to dream* Nov 19 22:33:59 * Yensid has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 19 23:32:19 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)