**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jan 11 00:03:03 2025 Jan 11 00:03:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 11 12:15:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 11 12:45:48 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 11 12:48:05 I like having children around Jan 11 12:48:05 * Morgan nods Jan 11 12:48:05 How are you both? Jan 11 12:48:05 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 12:48:05 We'll be better when things are a little calmer Jan 11 12:48:08 * David nods Jan 11 12:48:10 I have noticed that she’s got a shorter temper now with being in foal Jan 11 12:48:12 Has she? Jan 11 12:48:14 * David nods Jan 11 12:48:16 Her Mother was no different Jan 11 12:48:18 * Morgan nods Jan 11 12:48:20 Sounds about right Jan 11 12:48:22 * David nods, looking around with satisfaction Jan 11 12:48:24 Are you hungry? I imagine Molly is Jan 11 12:48:26 I'd imagine so Jan 11 12:48:28 * David leads the way to the cottage that isn’t in the same place as before. Where Morgan’s own cottage stood there’s now flowers and fruit trees Jan 11 12:49:11 * Morgan looks around slowly Jan 11 12:52:03 *it looks nice. Dietlinde would have liked it, and Jana would have enjoyed being out here with him. Maybe after a few more years he’d have expanded it like this. Maybe both their children would have grown up here.* Jan 11 12:55:40 * Morgan sighs heavily Jan 11 12:58:32 *he hears Emil crying upstairs * Jan 11 12:58:47 * Morgan frowns, looking up at the building Jan 11 12:59:12 *he sees nothing out of order* Jan 11 12:59:33 [is he alright?] Jan 11 13:01:24 [yes, I’m just not undressing quick enough for his liking] Jan 11 13:03:06 * Morgan looks around again Jan 11 13:03:30 *Martha calls* Morgan, are you coming in? Jan 11 13:04:35 * Morgan turns, heading for the house Jan 11 13:07:27 *it smells nice inside, like fresh made bread and cake. The boys are setting the table, Martha is preparing the food. David is helping her, but mostly seems to be there to share little looks with his wife. They both seem happier together now than when they first arrived here a year ago Jan 11 13:08:04 * Morgan goes to the boys, ruffling their hair Jan 11 13:10:36 *They look happy. Jacques doesn’t need to give Varick pointers, the younger boy now clearly knows how to do these domestic tasks* Jan 11 13:10:46 M: We’re just waiting on Molly now Jan 11 13:11:11 * Morgan nods Jan 11 13:15:16 *After about ten minutes and most of a cup of tea, she says* Would you go up and ask her how long she’ll be? Jan 11 13:16:07 * Morgan nods, going to find her Jan 11 13:16:34 *There’s two rooms upstairs, and one has the door slightly open* Jan 11 13:16:40 * Morgan looks inside Jan 11 13:16:57 * Molly is laid on her side on the double bed, feeding Emil Jan 11 13:17:41 Your mother is asking how Long you'll be Jan 11 13:18:26 * Molly nods, wiping her eyes “Just a minute or two, I think” Jan 11 13:18:35 Very well Jan 11 13:20:17 * Molly nods, stroking the dark hair of the boy “Though we’re yet again at odds, my love for you is not diminished” Jan 11 13:21:00 * Morgan sighs Jan 11 13:21:04 You want to do this right now?! Jan 11 13:21:41 I would see it resolved as swiftly as possible, because I hate that we’re both in pain, but it can wait. Jan 11 13:23:11 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 13:26:52 * Molly glances at him Jan 11 13:27:12 Could you tell Mama you should just start without me, please? Jan 11 13:27:32 Why? You said you only needed a minute or two Jan 11 13:27:51 I wouldn’t want you all waiting unnecessarily Jan 11 13:28:59 Fine, as you wish Jan 11 13:29:20 thank you Jan 11 13:30:16 * Morgan nods, going back downstairs Jan 11 13:30:34 *Everyone looks at him expectantly* Jan 11 13:30:59 She says to start without her, she'll be down soon Jan 11 13:31:24 *they all take their seats. He’s just been given more tea when his neck prickles Jan 11 13:32:06 [whats going on?] Jan 11 13:32:29 [If Mama sees I’ve been crying, she’ll meddle] Jan 11 13:35:10 * Morgan sips his tea Jan 11 13:36:54 * Molly returns with a bright smile and a contented baby. She takes her seat with Emil on her lap Jan 11 13:37:12 Martha: Are you going to see Sascha and Otto this afternoon? Jan 11 13:37:38 * Molly glances at Morgan, deferring to him Jan 11 13:40:02 Probably be worth checking on her Jan 11 13:40:23 * Molly nods Jan 11 13:40:38 *Martha smiles* It’s going to be very soon I think Jan 11 13:40:52 It wouldn’t surprise me. Jan 11 13:40:53 * Morgan nods Jan 11 13:40:57 Probably Jan 11 13:41:42 David: I think Otto is more concerned than excited, naturally Jan 11 13:42:29 * Morgan nods Jan 11 13:42:36 Understandable I think Jan 11 13:44:02 David nods: It’s a difficult time for a Father Jan 11 13:44:12 * Morgan nods Jan 11 13:44:13 Yes it is Jan 11 13:44:24 Martha: It’s hardly a walk in the park for the mother, David. Jan 11 13:44:49 * Molly is picking at the food, mostly giving bits to Emil Jan 11 13:46:02 * Morgan eats a little, watching them Jan 11 13:47:47 *David nods, getting on with eating* Jan 11 13:48:03 Martha, to Morgan: Did you enjoy the service today? Jan 11 13:48:17 * Morgan nods Jan 11 13:48:20 Went on a bit... Jan 11 13:49:48 *David nods* I prefer a shorter service Jan 11 13:50:14 * Morgan nods Jan 11 13:50:24 Sometimes feels like they're belabouring it, or bashing you over the head with it Jan 11 13:51:09 *David nods* Reverend Paulson used to do a shorter service, didn’t he Martha? Jan 11 13:51:35 *Martha smiles* He did. I do miss Tawstock and Lower Tawstock Jan 11 13:52:00 * Morgan nods Jan 11 13:52:02 Bound to Jan 11 13:52:13 David nods: Have they changed much at Sunnymeade? Jan 11 13:52:56 * Molly carefully drinks her tea, turning a little so Emil can’t reach it. It’s something he’d shown her when he was holding Thomas Jan 11 13:53:17 Last we were there they were definitely making it more their own... Jan 11 13:54:01 *David nods* I suppose that is to be expected. Have they taken Molly’s loft space in the barn away? Jan 11 13:54:27 * Molly looks a little sad at even the idea of it Jan 11 13:55:10 Varick: I heard Peter telling Beth that always had to stay incase Mama ever needed it again Jan 11 13:55:32 *David and Martha exchange a glance before David nods to Varick* Jan 11 13:56:50 Martha: I had a letter from Beth, they’re all doing well... Jan 11 13:57:26 good... Jan 11 13:59:22 Did she say how John and Helen are? Jan 11 14:00:07 Martha shakes her head: I’m afraid not. Perhaps you can write to her, I know she’ll want to hear how your pregnancy is going Jan 11 14:01:42 * Molly nods, smiling “Yes, I’ll do that. I shouldn’t imagine we’ll see them before the baby arrives” Jan 11 14:02:43 David: I have been writing to Josef about that, and we are arranging for Peter, James, and their families to meet us in Insel in the summer Jan 11 14:03:05 *Varick looks excited* I would like to go! Jan 11 14:03:15 Figured that'd be the case... Jan 11 14:04:11 * Molly shrugs “It will depend on the date, and what else must be done, I think. We were expecting Alice, Florrie, Edward, and Mina in Hafenlohr at the end of July.” Jan 11 14:05:09 Varick: We could go after that, Mama! Jan 11 14:06:12 * Molly gives Emil some more bread “Your Father and I will discuss it” Jan 11 14:06:45 * Morgan nods, sipping his tea Jan 11 14:06:55 We'll see what we can come up with Jan 11 14:07:00 *Varick sighs* But I want to see the Bum Man! Jan 11 14:07:17 *This raises the eyebrows of the grandparents* Jan 11 14:07:46 * Molly exhales slowly Jan 11 14:08:53 We'll see... Jan 11 14:10:48 David: Is that Sebastian ? Jan 11 14:11:41 *Varick nods* I asked if he had a bum, and he tried to look for his bum, but he couldn’t see it, so I shouted there it is when I saw it, and he went around in circles. It was very funny, Grandpa. Jan 11 14:12:02 *David tries to shield the smile with a piece of bread* Jan 11 14:12:25 It goes back to his time on the Nautilus with HeinzHarold Jan 11 14:12:45 Martha: Why is that? Jan 11 14:12:57 * Morgan closes his eyes a moment Jan 11 14:13:36 They used to haze new sailors by tying their boots up in the rigging... while he was climbing to get them, Sebastien slipped and ripped his trousers, leaving his behind on show... he shouted something about seeing a full moon... Jan 11 14:16:21 *Martha shakes her head* These young men... Jan 11 14:16:56 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 14:16:59 sailors... Jan 11 14:17:10 *David is smiling a little. Molly is just concentrating on the baby on her lap* Jan 11 14:17:37 Martha: He’s very handsome though. Why, if I’d met him as a young woman... Jan 11 14:18:17 ...then he’d have been Emil’s age? Jan 11 14:18:42 *Martha frowns slightly* You know what I mean, Molly. Jan 11 14:19:33 *Varick smiles* Vati, does that mean Grandma would like to be Good Friends with Seb? Jan 11 14:20:02 * Molly frowns slightly, and tops up her tea cup Jan 11 14:20:14 No, Varick Jan 11 14:20:56 David: Josef tells me that they haven’t seen that woman Seb brought to the christening again Jan 11 14:22:54 They are no longer together Jan 11 14:23:31 *This gets looks of surprise from all the adults* Jan 11 14:23:36 Why not? Jan 11 14:24:29 Me shrugs Jan 11 14:24:38 No idea Jan 11 14:25:19 Martha: I should write to Adara and see if there’s anything we can do Jan 11 14:25:45 Doesn't sound much like they know... Jan 11 14:28:03 Martha: I thought they made a very handsome couple Jan 11 14:29:17 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 14:29:53 * Molly shrugs Jan 11 14:30:26 I think he’s a grown man, and no doubt will have given thought about whether she is right for him or not, Mama. Jan 11 14:32:26 *Martha nods a little* Jan 11 14:32:57 David: I think he’s quite busy with his various shipping interests anyway Jan 11 14:33:27 * Morgan nods, sighing a little Jan 11 14:34:25 * Molly rests her cheek on Emil’s head Jan 11 14:35:41 Varick: My Vati has lots of ships now. He has the Purple Rose, and the Star Of The Sea, and Stormdancer, and the Lusty Wench, and the Reconciliation Jan 11 14:36:13 * Morgan nods Jan 11 14:36:14 I do indeed Jan 11 14:40:06 Varick: I only have one boat, that is the Yellow Daisy. Emil has one called the Red Tulip. Jan 11 14:40:11 E: Mee! Jan 11 14:40:44 Martha smiles: I wonder if your Uncle will buy all of you children a boat each? Jan 11 14:41:08 That'll cost him... Jan 11 14:41:55 *Martha smiles* You’ll have the next baptism in October, probably, won’t you? Jan 11 14:42:32 Fairly likely Jan 11 14:43:13 * Molly thinks “I think it depends if he’s early. If he’s on time, it should be early in November” Jan 11 14:43:46 Varick: Maybe he can get baptised on your birthday, Vati! Jan 11 14:44:54 Aye, maybe Jan 11 14:44:58 David smiles: That would be a good birthday present! **This would also be the day Molly would be churched and they’d be free to have sex again. Martha frowns at her husband* Jan 11 14:45:29 * Molly just blushes, giving Emil some carrot Jan 11 14:46:48 * Morgan sips his tea Jan 11 14:46:54 Been a long while since I was here for my birthday Jan 11 14:48:07 Martha: When was the last time? Jan 11 14:48:41 The year before Dietlinde and Jana died Jan 11 14:49:58 Martha: What did you do to celebrate? Jana must have been about eight months old then? Jan 11 14:50:47 * Molly holds Emil that little bit closer to her. He makes a squawk of protest, so she loosens up Jan 11 14:51:00 * Morgan nods Jan 11 14:51:32 About that, aye. I got some blokners from the tavern, but had a quiet night like any other Jan 11 14:53:01 Martha: Did Heinzharold and Claudia come to visit? Jan 11 14:53:38 Varick grins just like the man in question, and it sounds like he’s parroting something: It’s always a party if Heinzharold is there! Jan 11 14:54:34 Just for a little while... Jan 11 14:55:38 Martha: That sounds nice though Jan 11 14:57:10 * Morgan nods Jan 11 14:57:11 Aye Jan 11 14:59:51 Martha: What did you do on the other years? *He’d just arrived in Avebury for the first in 67 (no canon), Catherine’s in 68, he’d been in the monestary in Castile for 69 when Molly had told accidentally sort of let slip she was in love with him, and in 70 he was just back from catching Kai* Jan 11 15:00:12 Working Jan 11 15:02:48 Martha: What do you hope to do this year? Jan 11 15:04:08 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 15:04:13 That depends entirely on Hirschen Jan 11 15:05:27 *Martha nods* You’ll still be in Sudlachenburg though? Jan 11 15:06:05 * Morgan shrugs a little Jan 11 15:06:07 I don't know Jan 11 15:06:29 * Molly shrugs “If he’s early in September... then we’ll probably wish to return home as soon as we can...” Jan 11 15:06:59 We just have to wait and see Jan 11 15:08:45 Marty: He -will- be baptised here though?! Jan 11 15:09:31 We haven't decided yet Jan 11 15:10:15 Martha: Everyone will want to see it though Jan 11 15:11:12 Yes, and so will our people in Gottkirchen, Mama. We have to think of what will work best for everyone. Jan 11 15:12:31 Martha: Oh I’m glad we could just choose to have you all baptised by Reverend Paulson Jan 11 15:13:50 That'd be a bit far to commute... Jan 11 15:15:38 *Martha laughs* it would really, and of course he’s not a young man now. Why, he was young enough to marry Molly’s grandparents Jan 11 15:16:46 * Morgan nods Jan 11 15:16:49 Yes I know, he told us Jan 11 15:17:57 *David says nothing except* Coffee, anyone? Jan 11 15:18:31 * Molly shakes her head “No, thank you, I think I should go to see Sascha before the boys’ nap time” Jan 11 15:18:52 Probably a good idea Jan 11 15:18:57 Varick: We don’t want a nap today, we want to plant some more turnips! Jan 11 15:19:48 Martha smiles at Varick then Emil: I’m sure your brother will want a nap, won’t you, little one? Jan 11 15:20:11 *Emil grins happily* Jan 11 15:20:35 *David gets the coffee pot* Morgan? Coffee? Jan 11 15:22:02 No, Ill walk Molly over to see Sascha Jan 11 15:24:20 Martha holds her hands out for Emil, and he goes to her without fuss: Tell her I’ll be over in the morning as usual unless we get impending news before Jan 11 15:24:40 * Morgan nods, standing up and giving instructions for Varick and Jacques to be good Jan 11 15:25:59 * Molly does likewise, smoothing down her dress before going outside. The sunshine is warm, and the breeze seems to have dropped Jan 11 15:27:18 * Morgan looks around for a moment before setting off toward Sascha and Ottos Jan 11 15:27:51 * Molly walks beside him, but is a little slower Jan 11 15:28:51 * Morgan sighs, slowing down Jan 11 15:29:05 Your Father says I shouldn’t be using my magic like this. Jan 11 15:29:37 I know Jan 11 15:30:19 * Molly nods, looking serious Jan 11 15:30:32 He says it’s invasive, and immoral Jan 11 15:31:19 Why? Jan 11 15:32:02 Because she hasn’t consented to me knowing about her health so in depth, poking around in her body. Jan 11 15:32:28 And either of the young people earlier, did they? Jan 11 15:33:35 No. Very few do know exactly what I am, what I am capable of. They’re happy just to be safe and healthy, without taking on any of the burden of Knowing Jan 11 15:34:08 And yet he was quite happy for you to help them this morning... he can shove his hypocrisy up his backside Jan 11 15:34:21 * Molly nods Jan 11 15:34:31 I was tempted to tell him something like that Jan 11 15:35:28 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 15:38:09 * Molly keeps walking. They go along the shore, a route that is slightly quicker to Otto’s house. It’s also quieter. Jan 11 15:39:28 * Morgan walks quietly Jan 11 15:39:58 * Molly sighs “I hate this.” Jan 11 15:40:54 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 15:41:46 You did not need to come with me Jan 11 15:42:24 Fine, if you don't want me here either, I'll go back to my fathers Jan 11 15:42:42 I do want you here! Jan 11 15:43:00 You've a piss poor way of showing it Jan 11 15:43:16 * Molly frowns at this Jan 11 15:43:35 I have hurt you. I was wrong, and I am most sorry for it Jan 11 15:43:42 Uh huh Jan 11 15:44:19 If you were staying there, that is when you would need me at your side -more-, not less. Jan 11 15:44:53 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 15:45:16 * Molly stops walking Jan 11 15:46:24 What do you want from me? I’m trying to apologise, I am trying to see this from your point of view, I’ve reminded you that I still love you, that nothing has changed for me. I do not know what you need! Jan 11 15:47:48 * Morgan stops, turning Jan 11 15:49:05 Yes, an apology is more than enough when you told me you wouldn't share a bed with me... Jan 11 15:49:56 That I didn’t wish to be thought to be disrespect their memories by it Jan 11 15:50:08 disrespecting* Jan 11 15:50:23 * Morgan watches her Jan 11 15:50:27 fine. Forget it. Jan 11 15:51:07 I don’t want to forget it. I have apologised, and I see how that is hurtful. I would not like to continue at odds with you Jan 11 15:52:48 * Morgan grinds his teeth Jan 11 15:54:27 * Molly sighs “I wish I’d just kept my mouth shut.” Jan 11 15:54:54 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 15:56:35 * Molly squares her shoulders “We should go to Sascha and Otto’s” Jan 11 15:57:05 Fine Jan 11 15:59:01 * Molly starts walking again. She doesn’t say anything at all, her eyes just on the path ahead of them. The house looks just the same as usual, though in better repair than that March day he’d first seen Dietlinde, standing in the doorway with Verity’s folded dresses in hand Jan 11 16:00:28 * Morgan looks around Jan 11 16:01:11 *It’s quiet, the right time for people to be at home having lunch* Jan 11 16:03:19 * Molly takes a very deep breath before she gently knocks. Washing flaps on the line, just as Molly had said it was doing last year when she accidentally came here and Sascha had kicked her in the belly to rid her of the possible heir she could be carry, succeeding only in breaking a rib and bruising her eye and cheekbone Jan 11 16:03:49 * Morgan waits quietly Jan 11 16:05:09 *Otto opens the door. He smiles* Molly, Morgan! We were not expecting you Jan 11 16:05:52 We were having lunch with David and Martha, thought we'd check on Sascha Jan 11 16:06:16 *Otto nods* Come in. She has been sewing for the babies Jan 11 16:06:53 * Molly goes in, letting Otto take her shawl. It smells of Lily Of The Valley, faintly Jan 11 16:07:02 * Morgan follows her in Jan 11 16:08:18 *Sascha is sat at the table. Open in front of her is Dietlinde’s brocade sewing box, the one that survived the fire, the one he’d brought her back from Freiburg at the end of the War. This is why it smells of Lily Of The Valley. Sascha smiles Jan 11 16:08:23 S: Good afternoon Jan 11 16:10:48 * Molly smiles warmly, as if nothing is the matter, but Morgan knows the tension through her posture too well for him to be convinced by this act “How are you feeling today?” Jan 11 16:11:57 * Morgan watches them Jan 11 16:13:06 *Sascha smiles, getting up. She is unfathomably big at her height* Jan 11 16:13:20 My hips feel fine, but I’m tired Jan 11 16:15:43 *He can see the contents, so many familiar ribbons. He can recall buying many, just as little gifts when the lace traders came though. Then he sees a brown one, cheap and basic, but with two knots in it. Heinzharold had made the first, Memorial Day 65, to Mark how big Dietlinde’s 6 month bump was MTF Jan 11 16:17:12 He’d tied the second himself at the beginning of March 66, just days before her delivery. The process of getting to her bared skin for an accurate measurement had stirred him, and they had, uncommonly, made love on the couch in her sewing room. Jan 11 16:17:36 * Morgan looks away Jan 11 16:18:08 * Molly nods “How are the practice contractions?” *Morgan’s neck prickles* Jan 11 16:18:17 S: No different Jan 11 16:19:06 * Molly nods slowly “Is everything organised upstairs?” Jan 11 16:19:26 Otto smiles: everything but the kitchen sink! Jan 11 16:20:19 * Morgan looks around Jan 11 16:20:54 * Molly smiles “Good. Lucas is on standby to go to my parents and then Die Dauerhaftigkeit?” Jan 11 16:21:00 *They both nod* Jan 11 16:21:20 * Molly nods “Wonderful” Jan 11 16:21:35 O: How was your trip away, Morgan? Jan 11 16:21:45 Trying, but productive Jan 11 16:22:40 S: You must have missed your boys? Jan 11 16:23:01 *As usual, the painting of Jana and Dietlinde is on the wall* Jan 11 16:23:21 * Morgan nods Jan 11 16:23:41 I did, very much. Found a village of entirely women, no men at all... Jan 11 16:24:48 S: How did they manage? Jan 11 16:26:13 barely. They were poaching in Gottkirchen and selling it. I've sorted it out in a way that'll benefit all of us in time Jan 11 16:27:32 *They smile* O: that’s wise Jan 11 16:28:09 We'll see in time Jan 11 16:29:23 S: How are your children? Jan 11 16:31:18 Boistrous... Emil's having a nap and I -think- Varick has gone back to planting turnips... Jan 11 16:32:57 *They both smile* S: Martha was saying how much she loves having them at their house Jan 11 16:34:34 * Morgan nods Jan 11 16:36:06 Mama said she’ll visit in the morning if nothing happens tonight Jan 11 16:36:32 O: Do you think it will? Jan 11 16:36:58 * Molly considers it “No... but nor would I be completely shocked if it did” Jan 11 16:37:57 We'll be ready Jan 11 16:38:03 *They smile at each other tenderly, looking excited about the prospect of meeting their babies. Molly glances away, looking at the little clothes on the table* Jan 11 16:41:09 Otto... can I have a quick word? Jan 11 16:41:24 *He nods, stepping out into the garden* Jan 11 16:41:28 * Molly is now known as Otto Jan 11 16:41:34 What can I do for you? Jan 11 16:42:45 Molly's having a bit of a crisis... my father has got a bee in his bonnet about her using her talents without Sascha's permission... Jan 11 16:43:40 * Otto nods Jan 11 16:44:13 I don’t think she’ll do well with it, and I won’t risk anything that puts those babies in danger Jan 11 16:44:56 I know... I don't know how to help Molly... and frankly my father is being a hypocrite, but its worrying her Jan 11 16:46:00 * Otto nods Jan 11 16:47:03 I wish I could give reassurance, my Lord, but she wouldn’t like it Jan 11 16:49:51 I'm more asking for your help with Molly... make sure she knows she has -your- blessing... Jan 11 16:50:56 * Otto nods Jan 11 16:51:20 She does. I need my children here safely, whatever that takes Jan 11 16:51:50 * Morgan nods Jan 11 16:52:00 I'll make sure she knows Jan 11 16:53:03 * Otto nods Jan 11 16:53:13 I’m grateful to you both for this Jan 11 16:53:31 * Morgan nods Jan 11 16:55:19 * Otto smiles “I’m excited to meet them” Jan 11 16:55:33 * Morgan nods Jan 11 16:55:34 As am I Jan 11 16:57:03 initially I was concerned about seeing Dietlinde in them, but as time goes on, part of me hopes to Jan 11 16:58:13 * Morgan nods Jan 11 16:58:20 In truth I'm not sure how that will affect me Jan 11 16:59:17 * Otto nods Jan 11 16:59:28 We can only wait and see Jan 11 16:59:48 * Morgan nods Jan 11 16:59:49 aye Jan 11 17:01:00 How is Edward’s daughter? Jan 11 17:02:11 She's fine. Won't be too long now before they go home... Jan 11 17:02:51 * Otto nods Jan 11 17:03:01 Will your family miss her? Jan 11 17:03:25 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:03:40 Of course... She is their granddaughter, no matter how hard her appearance is... Jan 11 17:04:11 * Otto nods Jan 11 17:05:47 I am sorry we have made it difficult Jan 11 17:06:22 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 11 17:07:01 Its a painful thing to have to deal with Jan 11 17:07:50 * Otto nods Jan 11 17:07:57 How is it affecting you now? Jan 11 17:08:39 -most- of the time its fine... She's a different little girl with her own likes and quirks... now and then though, its still like seeing a ghost Jan 11 17:09:59 * Otto nods sadly Jan 11 17:10:30 I hope that in time it gets easier Jan 11 17:10:53 As do I... Jan 11 17:12:07 * Otto puts a hand on his shoulder “We have to move forward and be happy, it’s what they’d want” Jan 11 17:12:58 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:13:07 I know... its just difficult sometimes Jan 11 17:13:12 * Otto nods Jan 11 17:13:28 Sometimes I’d give anything for one more afternoon with them Jan 11 17:15:18 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:15:22 I know what you mean Jan 11 17:16:22 * Otto nods, just thinking Jan 11 17:18:02 * Morgan sighs Jan 11 17:18:05 Its a difficult thing Jan 11 17:18:37 * Otto nods Jan 11 17:18:49 Wishing for then, and wishing for now. Jan 11 17:19:10 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:19:13 Exactly Jan 11 17:20:10 * Otto nods, but Morgan can feel the speculative glance without even seeing it “Is everything going well with you both?” Jan 11 17:21:00 Most of the time, yes. We're falling out right now Jan 11 17:21:12 Why is that? Jan 11 17:27:32 * Otto has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 11 17:31:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 11 17:32:43 She said something that hurt me deeply, thats all Jan 11 17:33:33 * Molly nods Jan 11 17:34:11 Sascha told me the other day she thought I was more excited about the twins than I ever was about Dietlinde Jan 11 17:34:26 * Morgan frowns Jan 11 17:34:28 Thats harsh Jan 11 17:35:13 it came from a place of vulnerability on her part. After a few hours we resolved it Jan 11 17:35:45 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:37:19 Even so... thats not nice Jan 11 17:38:21 if I am more excited, it’s because of Dietlinde not in spite of her. I took it all for granted the first time. Truth be told, I found the pregnancy boring for quite a while last time,until Dietlinde was more active Jan 11 17:38:51 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:39:10 Its different now, knowing what its like to never know if you'll have that again Jan 11 17:39:18 * Molly nods Jan 11 17:39:36 I treasure it all more. I make more effort Jan 11 17:39:43 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:39:47 * Molly is now known as Otto Jan 11 17:42:31 we were younger too, and we’d been married only two weeks before we knew. We were still settling in to living away from home, and I hadn’t realised how expensive that would be Jan 11 17:43:02 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:43:13 The practicalities never really occur do they Jan 11 17:44:12 No they don’t. I’d guess you’re also trying harder to cherish it this time Jan 11 17:45:51 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:45:59 Difficult when things pull me away Jan 11 17:46:12 * Otto nods Jan 11 17:46:30 You have to make the best of the time you do have Jan 11 17:46:52 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 11 17:46:53 aye Jan 11 17:47:38 We should let you get back to the Forrester Jan 11 17:48:25 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:48:27 I suppose so Jan 11 17:49:00 * Otto nods, heading indoors Jan 11 17:49:37 * Morgan follows him Jan 11 17:51:32 *Molly is sat at the table, and Sascha is talking her through the particular construction of one of the little gowns she has made Jan 11 17:52:03 I think we’ve taken up enough of your afternoon, Molly Jan 11 17:53:03 *Molly nods a little before standing* Please send if I am needed, any time, day or night. Jan 11 17:53:53 I've already cleared it with the tavern keeper that we can go there when the time comes Jan 11 17:54:07 * Otto nods “Thank you” Jan 11 17:56:56 * Morgan nods, waiting for Molly Jan 11 17:57:29 * Otto is now known as Molly Jan 11 17:57:55 * Molly says goodbye, and soon they are outside once more Jan 11 17:58:27 * Molly wanders south to the trees “She’s doing well, and the babies are well.” Jan 11 17:58:44 * Morgan nods Jan 11 17:59:03 I'm hurting. It feels like you're pushing me away. Jan 11 17:59:30 I don’t want to push you away. And I am extremely sorry for hurting you. Jan 11 18:00:15 * Morgan nods Jan 11 18:00:29 I had a nightmare while I was away... it still haunts me Jan 11 18:00:36 * Molly frowns Jan 11 18:00:40 what nightmare? Jan 11 18:01:06 The path with Hope... Jan 11 18:01:50 * Molly nods Jan 11 18:01:59 Did I end up with Seb instead? Jan 11 18:03:39 No. We got married... we were -happy-... my father asked me to go to Edward, one of his twins was very sick after the birth.... I finally agreed, going through Innesbruck... there were no men anywhere. We were annexed... they killed mother, father... I saw HeinzHarold and Claudia hanging, lifeless... Karsten murdered Hope. He'd nearly done the same to you Jan 11 18:04:25 * Molly quietly says “My god...” Jan 11 18:05:12 * Morgan looks out at the shoreline Jan 11 18:05:32 I slit Maubourg throat... tied up Karsten and burned him alive before we escaped. Jan 11 18:06:46 * Molly catches his hand, holding it tight Jan 11 18:06:56 That is not who you are, my love. Jan 11 18:07:13 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 18:07:26 The horrific thing about it is that part isn't really bothering me.. Jan 11 18:07:35 Then what -is- Jan 11 18:09:11 I lost almost -everything-. Another baby dead because of me Jan 11 18:10:22 Come with me... Jan 11 18:10:56 * Morgan doesn't resist Jan 11 18:11:58 * Molly leads him into a patch of trees, secluded from the shore, secluded from the houses. She pulls him into her arms, wrapping them around his neck Jan 11 18:12:14 I’m here, my love. Jan 11 18:12:25 * Morgan stands, unmoving Jan 11 18:12:39 Maybe... you wouldn't share a bed with me because you could see what a danger I really am... Jan 11 18:14:40 Noooo... Oh my love, it wasn’t that at! Jan 11 18:15:09 Or maybe you could see that the thought of what I would have done to him doesn't upset me... Jan 11 18:15:34 It doesn’t upset me either, so that is not correct. Jan 11 18:16:59 * Morgan nods a little, leaning his head to her shoulder Jan 11 18:17:58 * Molly kisses his temple Jan 11 18:18:15 I love you, always. Jan 11 18:19:52 And I you Jan 11 18:20:27 * Molly gently rubs the top of his back Jan 11 18:20:59 * Morgan sighs Jan 11 18:21:04 You worry too much... You are my man. This is where you belong. Jan 11 18:22:35 * Morgan shrugs a little Jan 11 18:22:55 You doubt my love? Jan 11 18:23:46 no Jan 11 18:25:11 Why do you sigh, liebling? Jan 11 18:25:54 Its been a lot to carry Jan 11 18:27:46 * Molly nods “I’m sorry you haven’t been able to tell me earlier” Jan 11 18:29:20 I didn't want to spoil anything Jan 11 18:30:49 * Molly nods a little Jan 11 18:31:02 I understand Jan 11 18:32:19 * Morgan nods a little Jan 11 18:33:04 * Molly kisses his temple again, breathing in deeply Jan 11 18:36:26 Are you ready to go back, or do you need longer? Jan 11 18:36:33 No...lets go back Jan 11 18:36:46 * Molly nods, gently pulling away Jan 11 18:37:28 I am hoping not to stay much longer Jan 11 18:37:58 * Morgan nods Jan 11 18:37:59 Alright Jan 11 18:40:18 * Molly keeps hold of his hand as they go back onto the shore, and then walk along it. She doesn’t say much though Jan 11 18:41:03 Do you think it'll be tonight? Jan 11 18:41:38 * Molly shakes her head Jan 11 18:42:12 No... But it’s plausible it’ll be tomorrow Jan 11 18:42:21 * Morgan nods Jan 11 18:42:22 Alright Jan 11 18:43:37 Why, my love? Jan 11 18:43:49 Just wondering... Jan 11 18:44:26 * Molly nods. They arrive back with the Forresters before too long Jan 11 18:45:28 * Morgan knocks on the door Jan 11 18:46:42 *David lets them in. The bigger boys are playing tag in the garden Jan 11 18:46:51 D: Emil is still awake Jan 11 18:47:07 Still?! Jan 11 18:49:52 *David nods* I 5hink he might want nursing to sleep Jan 11 18:49:59 * Morgan nods Jan 11 18:50:28 * Molly smiles “I think we might take them home, Papa. I’m more than ready for a nap myself!” Jan 11 18:51:25 Thats probably a wise idea Jan 11 18:59:01 *This is what they do, but Then when Varick gets called he says* I don’t want to go! Can Jacques and I stay with Grandpa? Jan 11 18:59:47 * Morgan frowns slightly, looking at Molly Jan 11 19:00:33 [I don’t mind] Jan 11 19:02:38 * Morgan looks to David Jan 11 19:02:41 What do you think? Jan 11 19:02:43 D: It’s no problem for me, I can walk them home at tea time Jan 11 19:08:03 * Molly nods Jan 11 19:08:09 Thank you, Papa Jan 11 19:08:28 alright... be good, both of you Jan 11 19:09:36 *Varick and Jacques go off to play again, and Molly settles Emil on her hip for the walk. She calls out a goodbye to her parents, and they set off out of the clearing and onto the road that will take them to Die Dauerhaftigkeit Jan 11 19:11:55 It’s good for them to have the independence Jan 11 19:12:17 I suppose so Jan 11 19:12:34 You and Heinzharold were Jacques ‘ age when you met Jan 11 19:13:04 About that, yes Jan 11 19:13:18 So you were wandering about unsupervised... Jan 11 19:14:30 well... yes... Jan 11 19:14:43 * Molly nods Jan 11 19:15:36 Together I think they’re safe. Besides... *she glances around* ... how many wild animals could come to Varick’s defence if there was trouble... Jan 11 19:18:29 And make it impossible for him to stay here... Jan 11 19:18:55 If anyone realised Jan 11 19:19:16 I suppose so Jan 11 19:21:54 * Molly nods Jan 11 19:22:25 I’m not planning to let him off alone, but they did stay with my parents the other night and were happy Jan 11 19:22:39 * Morgan nods Jan 11 19:22:41 alright Jan 11 19:24:22 * Molly shifts Emil to the other hip. He looks quite content just looking around Jan 11 19:24:39 Are you worried about the delivery? Jan 11 19:25:29 * Morgan nods Jan 11 19:25:31 Yes, I am Jan 11 19:25:40 I've spoken to Otto about what my father said... Jan 11 19:27:07 * Molly nods Jan 11 19:27:11 what said he? Jan 11 19:28:40 That he needs you to do whatever it takes to see them here safely Jan 11 19:29:37 * Molly nods Jan 11 19:29:58 Alright... I can do that... providing it doesn’t harm Hirschen Jan 11 19:30:12 Indeed Jan 11 19:32:17 * Molly nods Jan 11 19:32:30 I have many of you to stay safe for Jan 11 19:35:04 * Morgan nods Jan 11 19:35:06 Yes, you do Jan 11 19:37:48 * Molly nods. They get back to the Veisgraf Wing without incident, and she climbs the stairs. The whole suite sounds quiet when they get up there Jan 11 19:38:08 * Morgan looks around Jan 11 19:39:16 Heinzharold and Inga were having lunch with Ma... I believe Claudia and Uinise wanted to do some work on the shack... the boys are with my parents... Jan 11 19:39:41 Just us then Jan 11 19:41:47 Unless Alice and Florrie are here? Jan 11 19:45:00 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 19:45:02 I've no idea Jan 11 19:45:41 * Molly nods, going into the nursery Jan 11 19:46:35 *It’s all quiet in here too, so she checks Alice and Florrie’s room. The door is open a little, and no one is there Jan 11 19:46:56 They might be spending time with your parents Jan 11 19:47:18 * Morgan nods Jan 11 19:47:22 Thats a reasonable assumption Jan 11 19:50:06 * Molly nods, going back to the main room. She sits in a chair and starts undoing her dress. Emil is trying to help, pulling at the fabric. Molly laughs Jan 11 19:50:11 Oh Lammchen! Jan 11 19:51:48 * Morgan smiles a little, watching them Jan 11 19:54:07 * Molly kisses Emil’s forehead tenderly before starting to nurse him, watching the toddler with maternal affection as she catches his other hand from twiddling the second nipple Jan 11 19:56:23 * Morgan goes to get coffee Jan 11 19:56:54 *The kitchen downstairs is staff-less, so he has to make it himself Jan 11 19:59:02 * Morgan does so, carrying two cups back upstairs Jan 11 20:00:21 * Molly is just coming over it of Emil, Varick, and Jacques room. She gently shuts the door Jan 11 20:00:32 He’s fast asleep Jan 11 20:01:22 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:01:26 Parlour? Jan 11 20:01:41 Alright, my love Jan 11 20:03:30 * Molly follows him Jan 11 20:05:15 * Morgan moves to sit down, putting the drinks on a table Jan 11 20:05:49 * Molly sits beside him, but twisted a little so she can see him better Jan 11 20:05:56 How are you feeling now? Jan 11 20:06:20 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 20:06:24 I'll manage Jan 11 20:06:34 I could use some magic? Jan 11 20:06:44 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 11 20:06:50 It cant affect the part thats troubling me most Jan 11 20:07:12 That you are concerned for Hirschen? Jan 11 20:08:09 No...I'm not concerned for him... you will keep him safe Jan 11 20:08:15 * Molly nods Jan 11 20:08:20 what is it then? Jan 11 20:09:17 The nightmare... that I'm not bothered by what I would've done... the feeling of losing everything again Jan 11 20:09:49 * Molly nods Jan 11 20:10:12 Are you worried it is a warning? Jan 11 20:10:43 Not -really- no... but I could be wrong Jan 11 20:11:15 it is less specific than thinking something might happen here? Jan 11 20:11:59 I think so Jan 11 20:12:21 how can I help that? Jan 11 20:13:09 I don't think you can Jan 11 20:13:21 * Molly nods sadly Jan 11 20:13:46 Maybe it’s time for you to let me take a nightmare from you for a night or two Jan 11 20:14:19 No... definitely not Jan 11 20:16:32 I do not like you suffering like this, how it can distance us from each other Jan 11 20:17:07 * Morgan nods, picking up his coffee Jan 11 20:17:10 I know love Jan 11 20:17:18 But you forbid it? Jan 11 20:18:41 Me nods Jan 11 20:18:43 I do Jan 11 20:18:59 * Molly nods Jan 11 20:19:21 I hope tonight you dream something easy, or something silly Jan 11 20:19:28 That'd be nice Jan 11 20:19:34 * Molly sips her coffee Jan 11 20:20:06 Sascha and Otto seem happy Jan 11 20:20:39 Aye, they do Jan 11 20:20:56 That’s nice, isn’t it Jan 11 20:21:59 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:22:06 Not all easy sailing though Jan 11 20:24:48 No, pregnancy does make things more emotional, I think Jan 11 20:24:54 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:25:11 Your father reckons you're shorter of temper... like your mother was when she was with child Jan 11 20:26:41 * Molly chews her lip Jan 11 20:26:48 I suppose he might have a point Jan 11 20:27:04 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 20:29:30 You do not think so? Jan 11 20:30:10 A little perhaps Jan 11 20:32:16 * Molly nods Jan 11 20:32:22 I’m sure it’ll pass Jan 11 20:32:26 I reckon so Jan 11 20:35:24 * Molly smiles Jan 11 20:35:34 I’ll try to keep myself under control Jan 11 20:36:12 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 20:36:35 Im' going to go and berate my father soon Jan 11 20:37:18 Oh, alright my love, if you wish to Jan 11 20:37:42 I'm not having him make you question yourself then asking you to do what he's just complained about. Jan 11 20:39:11 * Molly nods, sipping her coffee Jan 11 20:39:23 You may go now, if you need to Jan 11 20:40:06 I'm alright for now Jan 11 20:41:52 * Molly nods Jan 11 20:41:57 Good... Jan 11 20:42:48 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jan 11 20:44:11 * Molly smiles softly Jan 11 20:44:38 I tried not to laugh when Mama asked what you thought of the sermon Jan 11 20:45:00 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:45:02 Bit awkward Jan 11 20:45:39 * Molly nods, smiling Jan 11 20:45:52 I thought she might ask you about bits of it! Jan 11 20:46:03 I recall what he was saying for the most part Jan 11 20:46:27 Really?! Impressive, I thought your mind was elsewhere... Jan 11 20:46:48 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:46:56 A lot of the time, but I'm not bad at. multitasking Jan 11 20:47:35 * Molly giggles Jan 11 20:47:40 Very true, my love Jan 11 20:48:50 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:49:12 * Molly smiles Jan 11 20:49:26 I was hopin not to need to prompt you Jan 11 20:54:59 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:55:03 No, I managed well enough Jan 11 20:56:23 Your notorious hard-to-break concentration... Jan 11 20:56:36 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:56:37 Indeed Jan 11 20:56:47 * Molly sips her coffee thoughtfully Jan 11 20:57:08 I think in the tap room in Paan was the place I’ve come closest to breaking it Jan 11 20:57:15 * Morgan nods Jan 11 20:57:20 Sounds about right, yes Jan 11 20:57:44 * Molly smiles to herself a few moments Jan 11 20:59:08 One day, perhaps. Jan 11 21:01:59 maybe Jan 11 21:02:18 A girl can dream, hmm? Jan 11 21:03:32 Indeed she can Jan 11 21:04:24 * Molly nods, then smiles Jan 11 21:04:44 I think, my love, I’m going to go for a little lie down Jan 11 21:06:05 Alright love Jan 11 21:06:25 * Molly sets her coffee down Jan 11 21:06:32 That is alright with you? Jan 11 21:07:14 * Morgan nods Jan 11 21:07:17 Of course my love Jan 11 21:08:07 It won’t reduce my interest for later in the day, or this evening, should your earlier mood strike you again Jan 11 21:09:28 * Morgan nods Jan 11 21:09:30 Alright love Jan 11 21:09:54 * Molly gently kisses his cheek, and then leaves the room Jan 11 21:10:44 * Morgan takes his coffee, going looking for the others Jan 11 21:11:40 *he eventually finds Edward, who is just leaving his own room with quiet steps and an even quieter click of the door Jan 11 21:12:15 * Morgan watches him for a moment Jan 11 21:12:25 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 11 21:12:40 * Edward turns and then smiles before whispering Jan 11 21:12:46 Good afternoon, brother Jan 11 21:13:00 * Morgan whispers Jan 11 21:13:03 Why are we whispering? Jan 11 21:14:19 My First Officer is taking a well-deserved break Jan 11 21:15:52 * Morgan nods, moving away from the door Jan 11 21:18:35 * Edward follows, smiling Jan 11 21:18:49 Where is your First Officer? Jan 11 21:19:25 Having a nap Jan 11 21:21:35 Everything is alright, with the baby? Jan 11 21:22:18 I think so, yes... she'd tell if there was something wrong Jan 11 21:24:30 * Edward nods. He looks relaxed and contented Jan 11 21:24:37 You did not fancy a nap? Jan 11 21:25:35 * Morgan looks a little sad Jan 11 21:25:45 Sleep holds nothing but fear for me right now Jan 11 21:27:12 * Edward nods Jan 11 21:27:46 I can appreciate that. Shall we do some archery? Jan 11 21:28:27 * Morgan nods slowly Jan 11 21:28:36 I suppose if I get injured we can have Molly woken Jan 11 21:30:55 * Edward nods, heading the right direction. It takes about twenty minutes to get everything together and the target set up around the back. Edward hands him the bow and quiver Jan 11 21:31:12 I am going to stand at a safe distance Jan 11 21:31:53 I don't have time to wait for you to get to Innesbruck Jan 11 21:32:11 * Edward laughs, sitting behind Morgan on the steps Jan 11 21:33:23 * Morgan takes an arrow, notching it, breathing slowly a few times before raising the bow and drawing it, sighting down the shaft at the target Jan 11 21:34:07 *He manages to hit it soundly. It’s about equidistant between the bullseye and the rim Jan 11 21:34:15 Huh! Very good... Jan 11 21:34:51 * Morgan nods, picking up another, breathing in an almost meditative way as he draws back on the bow Jan 11 21:35:19 *it’s not as good this time, but still definitely on the board Jan 11 21:36:31 * Morgan takes another arrow, running his thumb over the fletching before notching and drawing it Jan 11 21:37:50 *This is, unbelievably, another decent shot* Jan 11 21:38:13 * Morgan turns to look at Edward Jan 11 21:38:23 What... the hell... Jan 11 21:38:24 * Edward is staring open-mouthed Jan 11 21:38:44 The Sidhe have clearly swapped you. Jan 11 21:39:46 I'm inclined to agree at this point Jan 11 21:41:06 ten guilders says you cannot do that again. Jan 11 21:42:26 * Morgan nods, turning to pick up another arrow, closing his eyes for a moment and breathing slowly before notching and drawing the arrow Jan 11 21:43:10 *He hits right on the rim, only just sticking in the board Jan 11 21:44:45 * Morgan shrugs, picking up another and just before releasing it mutters "It doesn't -matter-" Jan 11 21:46:27 *This one, however, goes completely awry, and glances his shin, cutting both trousers and skin Jan 11 21:46:59 Brother! What happened?! Jan 11 21:48:55 * Morgan kneels down, checking the damage Jan 11 21:49:30 *He and his trousers are both in need of stitching Jan 11 21:49:51 ah... yeah, that's gonn' need lookin' at Jan 11 21:50:56 * Edward comes over Jan 11 21:51:06 I think we should get your wife Jan 11 21:51:47 You -might- be right but... disturb a sleeping pregnant woman? Jan 11 21:52:24 Which will she be more angry about, being awoken, or -not- being awoken? Jan 11 21:52:38 Ah, you're familiar with no-win situations I see Jan 11 21:52:57 * Edward nods, smiling “I am also a husband. “ Jan 11 21:53:13 * Morgan nods, looking toward the target Jan 11 21:53:55 [Are you by any chance awake?] Jan 11 21:54:14 [uhhh... yes... I am...] Jan 11 21:54:51 [Any chance you could be dressed when I get to the room in, say, four minutes?] Jan 11 21:55:16 [that is going to be a challenge. I will do my very best] Jan 11 21:55:39 [I might be in need of a little first aid] Jan 11 21:55:52 * Morgan moves to climb the steps, limping as he does so Jan 11 21:56:02 We'll clear this lot away once this is sorted... Jan 11 21:56:12 [I can only assume that is sadly not a euphemism] Jan 11 21:56:34 * Edward shrugs “Or try again” Jan 11 21:57:16 Enjoying seeing me injure myself are you? Jan 11 21:57:21 [No, I'm afraid not] Jan 11 21:59:25 * Edward chuckles Jan 11 22:00:03 I am waiting for my turn to show off my skills. They look less good compared to Molly’s Jan 11 22:01:16 * Morgan nods, limping his way up the steps and into the house Jan 11 22:02:28 *It’s closer to five minutes when he gets to the Veisgraf Wing Jan 11 22:04:19 * Morgan carefully climbs the stairs Jan 11 22:06:17 *he manages this. Molly comes out of the bedroom just as he gets near it. Her hair is simpler, but she’s dressed tidily Jan 11 22:06:22 * Edward is now known as Molly Jan 11 22:06:34 Oh Liebes herz, What has happened? Jan 11 22:07:00 Ogre, came shambling out of the forest just as I was going for a walk with Edward... Jan 11 22:07:09 * Molly nods Jan 11 22:07:31 I see. Has he gone away now, or do I need to do him after you? Jan 11 22:07:42 *Edward coughs to cover a laugh* Jan 11 22:08:11 No,Edward scared it off by screaming like a girl Jan 11 22:08:27 * Molly smiles, looking him over Jan 11 22:08:59 Alright Edward, I can take it from here, thank you. There might still be some coffee in the parlour Jan 11 22:09:14 *Edward goes* Jan 11 22:09:51 * Molly smiles at Morgan “I’ll need to wash it. I’ll get some fresh trousers a minute” Jan 11 22:10:02 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 11 22:10:04 alright Jan 11 22:10:44 * Molly motions toward the bathroom door Jan 11 22:11:17 * Morgan nods, limping in that direction Jan 11 22:11:33 *His neck prickles, and his leg stops hurting* Jan 11 22:11:48 * Molly goes back into the bedroom Jan 11 22:12:14 * Morgan takes a good look at his shin Jan 11 22:12:32 *All he can see is through the rip in the fabric at present Jan 11 22:13:54 * Morgan finds somewhere to sit Jan 11 22:16:36 * Molly returns with more trousers, and locks the door Jan 11 22:17:03 I’ll get some water. Could you remove your trousers please? Jan 11 22:18:29 * Morgan nods, standing to pull his trousers off Jan 11 22:18:46 * Molly turns her back, running water into the sink. She washes her hands very thoroughly Jan 11 22:21:25 *He’s had worse wounds, but it’s still not nice. If it was being stitched and left to heal he’d probably have a light scar from it Jan 11 22:22:10 Not bad... Jan 11 22:22:43 * Molly comes over with a wet cream flannel Jan 11 22:22:55 What were you really doing? Jan 11 22:23:29 * Morgan looks a little awkward Jan 11 22:23:32 archery Jan 11 22:23:48 * Molly nods slowly, gently cleaning the wound Jan 11 22:24:04 If you had needed me, you could have said Jan 11 22:24:55 I hadn't planned to do it... and then I was doing quite well until this one... Jan 11 22:25:05 * Molly nods Jan 11 22:25:54 Alright *She kneels on the floor in front of him to get a closer look at it Jan 11 22:26:07 Nothing big. Jan 11 22:26:13 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 11 22:26:23 No... would've been, at most, a faint scar Jan 11 22:26:37 * Molly gently puts her hand over it, and his neck prickles Jan 11 22:28:22 * Morgan watches her quietly Jan 11 22:30:15 *She sips it again before sitting back on her heels and looks up at him “There we are, all better.” Jan 11 22:30:34 * Morgan nods, looking at it Jan 11 22:30:36 Thank you love Jan 11 22:30:43 *it looks fine* Jan 11 22:31:15 * Molly sits there a moment before standing “I’ll let you get on then, my love” Jan 11 22:33:23 * Morgan looks confused Jan 11 22:33:30 Are you angry with me for somthing Jan 11 22:34:08 No,my love. I was just otherwise engaged Jan 11 22:34:50 * Morgan nods Jan 11 22:34:51 Sorry Jan 11 22:35:01 It’s fine, don’t worry Jan 11 22:35:55 * Molly goes to wash her hands again “I shouldn’t think it’ll be long until Emil wakes” Jan 11 22:36:01 I thought you were going to nap Jan 11 22:36:11 I said I was going to lie down Jan 11 22:36:29 * Morgan frowns Jan 11 22:36:32 I see Jan 11 22:37:01 I did say it would not be a problem for later if the mood struck you once more Jan 11 22:37:43 * Molly dries her hands on a towel Jan 11 22:37:45 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 22:38:14 I’m sorry, but I just do not have the willpower you do Jan 11 22:39:05 * Morgan shrugs, moving to pull his trousers on Jan 11 22:39:33 Would you like to show me your archery once Emil is awake? Jan 11 22:40:07 If you like Jan 11 22:40:14 * Molly nods, smiling Jan 11 22:40:43 Alright then. He went down forty five minutes ago, so I’d expect him to get up soon Jan 11 22:41:40 I'll leave you to your lie down then Jan 11 22:41:57 * Molly frowns a little “You are angry...” Jan 11 22:42:21 Doesn't matter Jan 11 22:42:33 Yes it does! It does matter to me! Jan 11 22:42:45 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 22:42:48 I'm feeling misled Jan 11 22:43:49 I do not think I misled you! I thought you understood what I was saying about it not stopping me if you became aroused again! Jan 11 22:44:05 Clearly I did not.Like I said, it doesn't matter Jan 11 22:44:05 *She’s likely loud enough that Edward might hear* Jan 11 22:45:06 But it does! I didn’t want to displease you, but I was already aroused before we even got to church, and being pregnant makes it much worse. I thought you would know what I meant Jan 11 22:45:34 Well,I did not... its fine, don't worry about it Jan 11 22:45:54 * Molly nods, unlocking the door Jan 11 22:46:13 I will check on Emil. Jan 11 22:46:53 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 22:46:57 Finish what you were doing, its fine Jan 11 22:47:21 No, I think I’m fine, thank you Jan 11 22:47:34 * Morgan sighs, rolling his eyes Jan 11 22:47:35 fine Jan 11 22:47:42 * Molly opens the door, going out into the hall Jan 11 22:48:19 *he hears her go down it towards the nursery* Jan 11 22:48:47 * Morgan sighs, going out into the hallway Jan 11 22:49:18 *Edward is in the parlour, watching the hallway where Morgan has just appeared in. He glances at his brother Jan 11 22:49:22 * Molly is now known as Edward Jan 11 22:49:29 Coffee, or Scotch? Jan 11 22:50:01 Coffee please Jan 11 22:50:20 * Edward pours some, waiting for Morgan to join him Jan 11 22:51:34 * Morgan moves to sit down Jan 11 22:51:52 * Edward hands it to him Jan 11 22:52:05 * Morgan thanks him, taking it Jan 11 22:52:25 * Edward watches him a moment before sipping his own Jan 11 22:52:56 Spit it out Jan 11 22:53:11 I wondered how to best support you Jan 11 22:54:20 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 22:54:24 I'm afraid I have no idea Jan 11 22:54:29 * Edward nods Jan 11 22:54:35 complicated creatures. Jan 11 22:54:49 * Morgan nods Jan 11 22:54:52 I suppose so Jan 11 22:55:36 If you want advice, you can have it. If you want sympathy, I can do that. If you’d prefer I pretend I heard nothing, I will. Jan 11 22:56:09 I imagine the advice will be something along the lines of go and make amends... Jan 11 22:58:21 If she was my wife, I’d go and offer to be of use, but I am quite content serving that function for my First Officer at the drop of a hat, and if you have something else on your mind, that may not work. *he smiles, sipping the coffee* What Zench would tell you to do would be much more extreme. Jan 11 22:59:02 Would it? Jan 11 22:59:07 * Edward nods Jan 11 22:59:29 it would. but then Heidi requires a particular sort of wrangling Jan 11 23:00:12 That thing where he pinches her flank? Jan 11 23:00:22 * Edward chuckles Jan 11 23:00:38 That is just a reminder to her to behave herself Jan 11 23:02:09 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jan 11 23:02:27 * Edward sips his coffee again Jan 11 23:02:36 Is it worth arguing over, really? Jan 11 23:03:02 No, I'll just back down... -again- Jan 11 23:03:48 * Edward shrugs “I would, in this instance, but that is because it fits better with my long term goals. Did she lie to you?” Jan 11 23:04:37 Not as such Jan 11 23:05:29 Are you cross with her that she did not explicitly tell you, or yourself for not reading it when your are good at that? Jan 11 23:06:54 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 23:07:09 'I'm going for a lie down' while true was not honest. Jan 11 23:07:23 * Edward nods Jan 11 23:07:41 That is correct, yes Jan 11 23:08:52 * Morgan sighs, shrugging Jan 11 23:09:15 Mimi would be quite honest with me about that, but we had many years where it was normal for us to do that at an arranged time for each other, she doesn’t have any shame around it. Is there some for Molly? Jan 11 23:09:33 probably Jan 11 23:09:44 It is your ship, of course Jan 11 23:10:09 I'm tired of always being the one to back down Jan 11 23:10:43 Then give your First Officer some rules you expect her to abide by Jan 11 23:11:22 God forbid I expect others to treat me as I'm expected to treat them Jan 11 23:11:31 * Edward frowns Jan 11 23:12:03 Is there something more at play than her solo activity? Jan 11 23:12:57 No.. its just always the same Jan 11 23:13:25 Does she frequently keep this from you? Jan 11 23:14:24 Its not just her... someone does something that hurts me, or is just plain wrong but I'm always the one expected to let it go, smooth things over. Jan 11 23:14:57 In my experience, that is common for us all Jan 11 23:15:11 * Morgan shrugs Jan 11 23:15:48 It speaks of a lack of trust, a lack of respect. That my own feelings are irrelevant. If thats what they are, I shall act as such. Jan 11 23:17:40 * Edward frowns “I see. I do not see them as irrelevant, but I suspect at present you are not feeling receptive to being rationalised with. Is there any reason she might have chosen to be more circumspect in this than you would prefer?” Jan 11 23:20:21 I -had- thought we'd resolved the issue we had earlier but clearly bloody not Jan 11 23:21:07 What did you fall out about earlier? Jan 11 23:43:28 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)