**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Feb 23 10:54:52 2025 Feb 23 10:54:52 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 23 12:51:10 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 23 12:54:05 Feb 19 21:32:34 * MorganK nods Feb 23 12:54:05 Feb 19 21:33:06 Sascha's hip pain has returned so Molly's gone to help her, but Edwards got his knickers on a knot about her going alone Feb 23 12:54:05 Feb 19 21:33:19 * HH nods Feb 23 12:54:05 Feb 19 21:33:48 She’d probably be fine, but sure, man, I’ll go and see what else is goin’ on down there... Feb 23 12:54:06 Feb 19 21:34:55 Well, she might trip, or Emil might get too heavy, a mild breeze might make her sneeze... thanks man Feb 23 12:54:09 Feb 19 21:35:55 * HH chuckles, patting his shoulder Feb 23 12:54:11 Feb 19 21:37:21 Tell my special girl I’ll be back for her soon Feb 23 12:54:13 Feb 19 21:38:11 * MorganK nods Feb 23 12:54:15 Feb 19 21:38:14 Will do man Feb 23 12:54:17 Feb 19 21:39:26 * HH goes off happily Feb 23 12:54:19 Feb 19 21:40:26 * MorganK goes back to the others Feb 23 12:54:21 Feb 19 21:41:28 *the children are happily playing and running around* Feb 23 12:54:23 Feb 19 21:41:32 * HH is now known as Alice Feb 23 12:54:25 Feb 19 21:41:46 It’ll be tough for her either way, so whatever works best Feb 23 12:54:27 Feb 19 21:42:01 * MorganK glances at her, sitting down Feb 23 12:54:29 Feb 19 21:43:30 Edward: I do not want her to think I am abandoning her Feb 23 12:54:31 Feb 19 21:44:07 Has father spoken to you? Feb 23 12:54:33 Feb 19 21:45:25 E: no Feb 23 12:56:17 Be worth it before making any plans... Feb 23 12:56:48 * Molly is now known as Edward Feb 23 12:56:56 why is that? Feb 23 13:01:57 He is going to suggest he escorts Alice and Florrie to the ship Feb 23 13:02:11 * Edward frowns Feb 23 13:02:13 why? Feb 23 13:05:24 Because you have commitments to see to Feb 23 13:06:25 I appreciate Father offering an option... Feb 23 13:10:07 *Ballard comes to lie beside Morgan, head on his master’s leg* Feb 23 13:11:15 * Morgan strokes the dogs head gently Feb 23 13:11:39 You need to take him up on it Feb 23 13:13:01 I have not decided yet Feb 23 13:13:56 * Morgan watches him for a moment before shrugging and looking down at Ballard Feb 23 13:15:31 *The dog watches him fondly. Florrie comes over, crouching to fuss the dog* Feb 23 13:17:22 F: Ballhead dog. Feb 23 13:17:35 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:17:59 Thats right... his names Ballard... but sometimes I call him Bar... Feb 23 13:19:23 F: *She sits down, little hands in the black fur, and her familiar face so much like the girl who used to do this when the dog was younger* why? Feb 23 13:19:47 Because, when he was a little puppy, he looked a little like a teddy bear Feb 23 13:21:13 *Florrie nods* like black bear. big fur. Feb 23 13:21:46 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:21:47 Thats right Feb 23 13:23:17 *Florrie smiles, still stroking the dog* Feb 23 13:23:58 Alice: Your Father was talking about getting your Mother a dog or a cat, for companionship Feb 23 13:24:34 * Morgan nods, looking slightly away Feb 23 13:24:59 He said about that at Prophets Mass... once he'd gotten over Catherines cat being called Adalbrecht Feb 23 13:26:34 Alice smiles: When I last visited her she really loves him Feb 23 13:27:26 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:27:40 She needed companionship.. Feb 23 13:28:21 Alice: I think she’s going to start looking for a husband Feb 23 13:29:21 * Morgan nods, stroking the dogs fur Feb 23 13:29:28 I wish I could help her Feb 23 13:30:31 *Alice nods* Decent noblemen fit to be husbands are hard to find Feb 23 13:31:44 She petitioned the queen to be allowed to court an Eisen nobleman Feb 23 13:32:56 Alice nods: I know she liked Kurt well Feb 23 13:33:27 * Edward smiles when Florrie comes to sit on his lap Feb 23 13:33:42 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:33:49 Hardly surprising, he's prettier than HeinzHarold Feb 23 13:34:54 Alice nods: I think the Queen would prefer she marries Lord Torrington, but there’s rumours that he won’t leave his mistress Feb 23 13:35:14 * Edward shrugs “He’s a nobleman, it is his duty to his line.” Feb 23 13:36:03 I'm not sure he's right for her anyway Feb 23 13:38:55 Alice: I think she needs someone with more humour and kindness Feb 23 13:39:24 Women do not select men for those traits. They -think- they will, but they do not. Feb 23 13:39:38 *Alice rolls her eyes* Feb 23 13:39:41 Selected a lot of men in your time have you? Feb 23 13:39:52 *Alice laughs* Feb 23 13:39:57 I am not a woman. Feb 23 13:40:13 F: Not woman, Ballhead! Got willy. Feb 23 13:40:22 Has he? Feb 23 13:40:38 *Alice blushes* Florence, that’s enough. Feb 23 13:40:49 F: Boys got willy. Feb 23 13:41:27 * Edward smiles slightly “Listen to your Mother, young lady” Feb 23 13:42:14 *Florrie sticks her tongue out at Edward. Morgan can see Edward trying to stay straight faced. He coughs a moment to cover the chuckle* Feb 23 13:45:15 [we’ve arrived at Sascha’s, my love] Feb 23 13:46:18 [let me know how she is please Feb 23 13:46:20 ] Feb 23 13:47:58 * Morgan looks down at the dog, stroking his ears Feb 23 13:48:02 You're a good boy aren't you Feb 23 13:49:34 *Ballard just watches him. He seems to be enjoying the sunshine, as are the children. Florrie seems to settle to playing with a little wooden duck on Edward* Feb 23 13:49:54 Alice: Will you be taking Jacques home on Monday, Morgan? Feb 23 13:50:49 Probably best get him back to his father... I think its the first time they've really been apart Feb 23 13:53:42 *Alice nods* We’ll all need to go to Innesbruck before anywhere else. Will Elsie and James be moving to Hafenlohr now? Feb 23 13:54:16 I don't know what they're going to do just yet... their cottage hasn't even been started yet Feb 23 13:55:15 *Alice nods* I’d guess you want the house to yourselves a while now? Feb 23 13:56:49 It'd be nice to not be so busy for a little bit Feb 23 13:58:44 Alice smiles faintly: It won’t be many months until you’re run off your feet Feb 23 13:59:18 No, it won't... my father is dying desperately to keep Molly here Feb 23 14:01:58 Alice: That doesn’t suit you though? *she smirks a little* Feb 23 14:02:56 * Morgan blushes a little, looking down at the dog Feb 23 14:02:59 Not particularly Feb 23 14:03:52 * Edward chuckles Feb 23 14:04:32 That would sting, wouldn’t it, brother... like a split lip. Feb 23 14:04:43 *Alice blushes now* Feb 23 14:05:12 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Feb 23 14:05:19 Cant imagine my wife would appreciate it much either Feb 23 14:06:49 Alice: Where is Molly? Feb 23 14:07:14 Gone to see Sascha... her hip pain has returned Feb 23 14:08:02 *Alice nods* It can get back near the end. Climbing the rigging got tough Feb 23 14:09:25 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:09:37 I climbed the rigging with Varick on my back... that was challenging Feb 23 14:09:45 And coming from me, thats quite a statement Feb 23 14:10:16 *Alice nods* He’s growing like a weed Feb 23 14:10:40 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:10:45 He is indeed Feb 23 14:12:28 *She looks at Florrie* they grow so fast Feb 23 14:12:45 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:12:57 Absolutely Feb 23 14:14:33 Alice: You must feel that way with Emil now he’s walking and nearly one Feb 23 14:14:42 * Morgan nods, sighing Feb 23 14:14:51 Very much so... Feb 23 14:16:37 But soon you’ll be right back at the beginning again, doing the bits you missed. *he strokes Florrie’s hair* Feb 23 14:16:54 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:16:59 aye Feb 23 14:18:56 *Alice stays quiet at this* Feb 23 14:21:03 * Morgan looks around for the boys Feb 23 14:22:13 *they’re still playing. He does spot Federest coming down from where the estate meets the road to Hafenlohr though Feb 23 14:22:32 Now there's someone I wasn't expecting to see... Feb 23 14:26:00 *Alice looks over, smiling* He’s handsome. I liked him when we spent time with him in Hafenlohr Feb 23 14:26:22 Want me to bop him on the nose? Feb 23 14:27:28 *Alice blushes as she smiles* Shush. Feb 23 14:28:13 * Morgan chuckles, muttering "wasn't a no" Feb 23 14:29:52 * Edward chuckles Cole’s Feb 23 14:30:02 I definitely did not hear a no. Feb 23 14:30:14 *Federest waves to Morgan* Feb 23 14:30:36 * Morgan waves Feb 23 14:30:42 I'll go see what he's come all this way for Feb 23 14:32:09 * Edward nods Feb 23 14:32:17 we will watch the boys Feb 23 14:32:48 * Morgan thanks them, getting up and moving toward Federest Feb 23 14:32:54 [Everything is fine, I do not think it will be long until labour begins] Feb 23 14:33:05 [do you have any sort of estimate on that?] Feb 23 14:33:21 [tomorrow or Wednesday] Feb 23 14:36:49 [alright love] Feb 23 14:37:11 * Edward is now known as Federest Feb 23 14:37:25 * Federest dismounts, brushing off the dust Feb 23 14:37:45 Federest... I wasn't expecting to see you Feb 23 14:39:07 * Federest smiles Feb 23 14:39:24 I offered to relay information Feb 23 14:39:32 Oh? Feb 23 14:40:44 I couldn’t trouble you for coffee and stabling? Feb 23 14:41:12 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:41:21 Of course, this way... Feb 23 14:41:36 * Morgan heads toward the stables to hand the horse to a groom Feb 23 14:42:12 * Federest follows along Feb 23 14:42:48 How are you all, my Lord? Feb 23 14:43:58 Not too bad. Molly's just off visiting my first mother in law before she goes to see my current mother in law.. Feb 23 14:45:22 * Federest nods Feb 23 14:45:48 Do you have more friends and social connections here than in Hafenlohr? Feb 23 14:46:03 thats... an interesting question... Feb 23 14:47:49 is it, my Lord? Feb 23 14:48:24 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:48:42 This is where I grew up... I know a good number of the people here Feb 23 14:49:54 * Federest nods Feb 23 14:50:20 Once you live there you’ll have the chance to do it there Feb 23 14:50:51 We -do- live there... there's just a lot of draws on our time right now, not least Sascha being due any second Feb 23 14:52:40 * Federest nods Feb 23 14:52:52 I didn’t mean to offend Feb 23 14:53:38 You didn't... I just worry its a common misconception Feb 23 14:56:07 * Federest shrugs “I think that the staff are all waiting for the family to be in residence properly” Feb 23 14:56:27 * Morgan sighs, nodding Feb 23 14:56:41 Going to be a little while... we'll have to be back here for the birth Feb 23 14:58:38 * Federest nods “For quite a while after too? Or will you baptise in St Sebalds?” Feb 23 14:59:13 I'm fairly sure my father would have apoplexy if we did that... but we've still to talk about it Feb 23 15:00:54 * Federest nods, smiling Feb 23 15:01:08 It’s a difficult world sometimes Feb 23 15:01:12 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:01:15 definitely Feb 23 15:01:38 * Morgan hands the horse to a groom before heading into the house to get Federest some coffee Feb 23 15:02:36 * Federest looks around Feb 23 15:02:56 Something I never understood when people talked about Sudlachenburg... Feb 23 15:03:02 Whats that? Feb 23 15:04:08 This house is huge, but the Grafdom doesn’t have a lot of cities, and Sudlachenburg itself is small. Why have a house bigger than some Eisenfursts do? Feb 23 15:05:01 * Morgan stops, looking up at the building Feb 23 15:05:11 D'you know... I've got no bloody idea Feb 23 15:05:54 * Federest nods Feb 23 15:07:12 Beautiful house, would fit well even in Kiev, it’s just strange to have it here. I imagine you can get the whole village within your function rooms Feb 23 15:08:20 * Morgan nods slowly Feb 23 15:08:31 or... the whole Niedersachsen line... Feb 23 15:09:07 * Federest smiles Feb 23 15:09:18 You’re connected to them too? Feb 23 15:09:52 First Graf Sudlachenburg married a Niedersachsen if I remember rightly Feb 23 15:10:08 realistically... everyone of noble birth is related to them somehow Feb 23 15:10:17 * Federest nods Feb 23 15:10:37 My grandmother was a Niedersachsen Feb 23 15:12:06 Could -probably- make an argument to us being related then Feb 23 15:12:42 * Federest smiles Feb 23 15:13:11 As you say, most noble families lead back there Feb 23 15:13:22 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:13:58 * Morgan points at a part of the house Feb 23 15:14:15 That wing there... thats the Veisgraf wing... thats mine for a while Feb 23 15:15:35 * Federest nods, waiting for him to go in. With instructions given to the servants downstairs, they make their way to the parlour. They can hear Inga and Mina talking Feb 23 15:17:22 They do love their chatting... Feb 23 15:17:30 * Federest smiles Feb 23 15:17:39 Mercenaries aren’t much better Feb 23 15:19:32 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:19:36 I might have noticed that Feb 23 15:20:09 * Federest nods Feb 23 15:20:40 *Mina opens the door* I’m sorry, did you knock? Feb 23 15:21:24 No, I'm just heavy footed Feb 23 15:22:50 *she lets them in* Feb 23 15:23:19 * Federest bows politely to both the ladies, who had already met him at the baptisms Feb 23 15:24:15 If we're interrupting, we can find somewhere else to talk... Feb 23 15:24:51 *Mina shakes her head* We were about to take a walk Feb 23 15:25:16 *Inga stands up, smiling* Feb 23 15:27:31 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:27:35 alright Feb 23 15:28:26 *they leave, the room now quiet* Feb 23 15:28:45 * Morgan gestures a seat Feb 23 15:31:02 * Federest brushes himself off and takes off his coat and then sits Feb 23 15:36:42 Everything is going well at Hafenlohr. Heinzharold’s house is finished and painted, it just needs furniture Feb 23 15:37:00 * Morgan smiles Feb 23 15:37:27 excellent. I think they've got plans for that... HeinzHarold has escorted Molly to see Sascha... Feb 23 15:39:14 * Federest nods Feb 23 15:39:25 Is anything happening? Feb 23 15:39:46 Molly reckons tomorrow or the following day now Feb 23 15:41:43 * Federest nods Feb 23 15:41:57 I’ll pray for them Feb 23 15:42:09 Thank you... they're very important to me Feb 23 15:43:53 * Federest nods “It’s nice that there’s a relationship with Molly there too?” Feb 23 15:44:53 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:45:08 Its early days in that respect... there was a lot of hurt feelings when we first came home... Feb 23 15:46:54 * Federest nods “I hope that things continue to improve then” Feb 23 15:47:03 *coffee is brought and served* Feb 23 15:48:41 * Morgan nods, thanking the staff Feb 23 15:48:47 Me too... Feb 23 15:51:26 * Federest sips his coffee with an ‘ahh’ Feb 23 15:52:52 * Morgan smiles Feb 23 15:52:54 Better? Feb 23 16:01:01 yes, thank you. They were just starting doing the tile roof for the little cottage in the enclosed garden when I left yesterday Feb 23 16:01:29 Oh excellent, thats good Feb 23 16:04:00 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:04:26 They’re sending to Freiburg for a hammock for it Feb 23 16:04:38 That makes sense I suppose Feb 23 16:05:25 the instruction was that it has to be wide and strong Feb 23 16:05:58 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:06:00 definitely Feb 23 16:07:34 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:07:43 It should be finished by the weekend Feb 23 16:08:17 Thats quicker than I expected Feb 23 16:09:34 They’ve been working hard, and there’s still a lot to build before the heavy work of harvesting will employee them in the late summer Feb 23 16:09:51 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:10:03 Best make a note to make sure they feel properly appreciated then Feb 23 16:11:33 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:12:11 Karlsruhe wanted to know if you wanted the house for Elsie or the lake house done next, or Claudia’s house? Feb 23 16:12:41 * Morgan sips his coffee, looking thoughtful Feb 23 16:12:56 [Which do we want done next, Elsie's cottage or the lakehouse?] Feb 23 16:15:07 [perhaps the lake house, it should be quick to erect, and then move all the crew to concentrate on Elsie’s?] Feb 23 16:15:51 Lakehouse, I think, should be fairly quick then they can all concentrate on Elsies house... Claudia's is... less urgent, as she'll be off sailing again soon Feb 23 16:17:25 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:18:01 It’s very small and simple on the plan, though I suggest making a small shelter for the children’s boats too Feb 23 16:18:22 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:18:36 Good plan... needs space for more boats though Feb 23 16:19:27 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:19:42 Will you have one for each child? Feb 23 16:20:01 Thats the plan Feb 23 16:20:52 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:20:58 A big shelter. Feb 23 16:21:03 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:21:07 Shouldn't be too hard though Feb 23 16:22:34 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:23:03 There’s no further trouble from those poachers Feb 23 16:25:23 I'm not -terribly- surprised... I want to make sure we keep in touch with them, though, I don't want them feeling we've talked them down and then ignored their needs Feb 23 16:25:57 * Federest smiles slightly Feb 23 16:26:07 Mainz would be happy to visit and relay that Feb 23 16:26:31 * Morgan sniggers Feb 23 16:26:34 I bet he would Feb 23 16:27:27 * Federest laughs Feb 23 16:28:03 It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him really like someone Feb 23 16:29:04 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:29:10 Need to tread carefully though Feb 23 16:29:21 * Federest nods Feb 23 16:29:41 He’s not in a position for a wife, and their community don’t want a man hanging around Feb 23 16:30:08 Indeed Feb 23 16:31:55 * Federest nods “She’s a pretty girl” Feb 23 16:32:10 I suppose she is Feb 23 16:35:47 * Federest has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 23 17:32:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 23 18:00:31 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Feb 23 18:01:52 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 23 18:02:47 I'm not -terribly- surprised... I want to make sure we keep in touch with them, though, I don't want them feeling we've talked them down and then ignored their needs Feb 23 18:02:47 * Federest smiles slightly Feb 23 18:02:47 Mainz would be happy to visit and relay that Feb 23 18:02:47 * Morgan sniggers Feb 23 18:02:47 I bet he would Feb 23 18:02:51 * Federest laughs Feb 23 18:02:53 It’s been a long time since I’ve seen him really like someone Feb 23 18:02:55 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:02:57 Need to tread carefully though Feb 23 18:02:59 * Federest nods Feb 23 18:03:01 He’s not in a position for a wife, and their community don’t want a man hanging around Feb 23 18:03:03 Indeed Feb 23 18:03:05 * Federest nods “She’s a pretty girl” Feb 23 18:03:09 Feb 23 18:04:41 I suppose she is Feb 23 18:06:22 * Molly sips the coffee Feb 23 18:06:41 * Molly is now known as Federest Feb 23 18:07:34 I thought I’d start going to the evening services at St Sebalds, get to know people in Kempten Feb 23 18:07:53 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:07:56 Good idea Feb 23 18:08:13 I don't want the people thinking we are separate from them, detached Feb 23 18:08:42 * Federest nods Feb 23 18:09:30 Everyone should be more familiar with Karlsruhe, Mainz, and I long before the take over Feb 23 18:10:33 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:10:42 I intend that to be the case for me as well Feb 23 18:14:11 * Federest nods “When will you be coming to Hafenlohr?” Feb 23 18:15:18 Unless my father gets his way, which is unlikely, we'll be back shortly after the twins are born until its time to come back here for our own birth Feb 23 18:16:03 * Federest nods “Except for the wedding in Fischler?” Feb 23 18:16:42 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:16:43 Indeed Feb 23 18:21:26 is there anything else you want seen to, my Lord? Feb 23 18:21:50 Not that I can think of off the top of my head Feb 23 18:23:43 I can go home through Innesbruck and take any messages you have Feb 23 18:24:02 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:24:30 I expect there will be instructions for them, actually, since the others will be going that way Feb 23 18:25:29 * Federest nods Feb 23 18:25:37 That’s no problem Feb 23 18:28:14 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Feb 23 18:28:19 You'll be stopping overnight? Feb 23 18:33:50 If that is alright? Feb 23 18:35:49 Yes of course... there's a tavern in the village if you wished... Feb 23 18:36:46 * Federest nods Feb 23 18:36:53 I’ll stay there Feb 23 18:37:11 We can find you somewhere here, I just thought you might want a drink after your journey Feb 23 18:39:06 * Federest nods “That’d be good, I’ll get to know the locals” Feb 23 18:39:20 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:39:33 See if you can find Grunhelm... he's the sheriff here Feb 23 18:41:20 * Federest nods Feb 23 18:41:35 Will you and Heinzharold be down later for a drink? Feb 23 18:41:45 I reckon we can be tempted... Feb 23 18:43:18 * Federest nods, smiling “Claudia too, if she would want to. I wouldn’t want to exclude her just because she’s female” Feb 23 18:44:11 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:44:15 I'll mention it to her Feb 23 18:46:17 * Federest nods, finishing his coffee “I won’t take up any more of your time then, my Lord” Feb 23 18:46:34 * Morgan nods, finishing his Feb 23 18:46:39 Alright, I'll see you later Feb 23 18:52:00 * Federest has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 23 18:55:16 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Feb 23 18:57:56 Alright, I'll see you later Feb 23 18:58:51 *Federest goes, leaving Morgan alone* Feb 23 19:01:05 * Morgan gets up, going looking for his father Feb 23 19:01:29 *he gets told Adalbrecht is out with Edward* Feb 23 19:02:10 * Morgan goes out to find them Feb 23 19:06:13 *Adalbrecht, Verity, Edward, Alice, and Florrie are all sat together. From a distance, it’s an image of what could have been, had they accepted Dietlinde and Jana as easily as they have Edward’s one night stand and illgetimate daughter. Feb 23 19:07:19 * Morgan stops for a moment, picking at the skin on his thumb as he watches them Feb 23 19:09:24 *they seem happy and at ease* Feb 23 19:10:03 * Morgan sighs heavily, looking for the boys Feb 23 19:10:51 *they’re throwing sticks for Ballard Feb 23 19:12:17 * Morgan squares his shoulders, heading toward his family Feb 23 19:14:11 *Everyone looks happy to see him* Feb 23 19:14:15 * Molly is now known as Edward Feb 23 19:14:24 Is everything alright, brother? Feb 23 19:14:43 * Morgan nods a little Feb 23 19:15:03 Aye, he's just carrying some updates on the building Feb 23 19:16:44 Ver: That’s a long way to come! Feb 23 19:16:58 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:17:07 *Alice very briefly glances at Morgan* Feb 23 19:17:14 They needed some instruction on what needs to be built next Feb 23 19:17:32 Ver: What are you having built, dear boy? Feb 23 19:18:02 HeinzHarolds cottage is finished, the enclosed garden area almost done... next it'll be the lakehouse, then on to Elsies cottage Feb 23 19:19:24 Ver: What will you do with an enclosed garden? is it for Florrie to grow unusual plants in? Feb 23 19:20:11 Thinking of a hot house for that... it'll be a bit easier keeping those who toddle safe and away from the stream while still giving them freedom to roam Feb 23 19:20:27 * Morgan glances at Alice Feb 23 19:22:22 *Alice smiles, picking daisies* Feb 23 19:22:55 Ver: That’s a nice idea, you’ll be able to eat out there also Feb 23 19:23:27 Thats the plan Feb 23 19:23:52 * Edward nods, watching Morgan with a smirk Feb 23 19:24:14 Ver: Will you be going there until it’s time to leave for the wedding? Feb 23 19:24:47 Yes I think so Feb 23 19:26:38 Ver: That’ll be nice, won’t it? Feb 23 19:27:23 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:27:30 I would think so, yes... Feb 23 19:30:08 Ad, to Ver: I have offered to escort Alice, Florrie, and Christopher as far as Freiburg... Feb 23 19:30:22 Verity watches him: When? Feb 23 19:31:22 Ad: Monday, though that depends on the delivery of the twins... *he looks to Morgan seriously* Molly will need time to recover her ability after helping? Feb 23 19:31:30 *Verity watches Morgan too* Feb 23 19:31:37 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 23 19:31:40 depends Feb 23 19:34:17 Ad: Has Molly sent word yet? Feb 23 19:34:55 Sort of... she expects it to be tomorrow, -maybe- the day after Feb 23 19:36:29 *Adalbrecht and Verity exchange a look, then smile* Feb 23 19:36:36 Ver: Are you excited? Feb 23 19:37:09 Some, yes... Feb 23 19:38:49 Alice: Will you be visiting them right away? Feb 23 19:39:18 That'll depend on them... once the labour starts I'll be keeping Otto company anyway... Feb 23 19:41:35 Ver: Molly will have Emil, I assume? Feb 23 19:42:06 * Morgan smiles a little Feb 23 19:42:19 maybe... if we get enough warning she might express and leave him here... Feb 23 19:43:59 Ver: It can take many hours. With you it started at lunchtime and didn’t end until dawn Feb 23 19:44:26 A forewarning that I would be the type to procrastinate... Feb 23 19:47:39 Ad: It was absolutely exhausting. By breakfast I was dead on my feet. Feb 23 19:48:07 * Edward smiles faintly, and Alice glances at Morgan Feb 23 19:51:32 * Morgan smiles a little Feb 23 19:53:07 *Christopher, Mina, and Inga arrive to sit on the grass* Feb 23 19:53:27 Inga: Did Federest have any news, Morgan? Feb 23 19:54:29 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:54:41 No sign of the poachers recommencing their activity... Feb 23 19:54:45 * Morgan watches her innocently Feb 23 19:57:12 *Inga nods slightly impatiently* yes? Feb 23 19:57:33 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:57:35 yes Feb 23 19:58:37 I: Anything else? Feb 23 20:00:01 ummm... the staff are waiting for us to take residence more permanently... been a bit of a flying visit so far... Feb 23 20:01:52 *Inga nods again, still looking hopeful* Feb 23 20:03:07 * Morgan sighs Feb 23 20:03:14 Oh alright... you need to choose some furniture Feb 23 20:04:06 *Inga grins* Is it ready?! Feb 23 20:04:17 *the others smile at her happiness* Feb 23 20:04:26 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:04:37 Painted, but awaiting your finishing touches Feb 23 20:06:59 *Inga looks extremely pleased* I can’t wait! Thank you Morgan Feb 23 20:07:23 * Morgan smiles Feb 23 20:07:27 I didn't do much love Feb 23 20:09:59 *she and Verity get into talking about what they’ll need, and all the things Verity can let them have, given how infrequently they have visitors here Feb 23 20:10:40 Won't need a table... Feb 23 20:12:15 Inga: I don’t want Heinzharold always eating off his lap Feb 23 20:13:01 I've got the timber already to make one Feb 23 20:14:52 *Inga smiles* We’d love that Feb 23 20:15:17 -might- not wobble Feb 23 20:17:16 Ad: If you stick something under one leg it will usually get the job done Feb 23 20:17:31 * Edward briefly snorts before coughing Feb 23 20:17:51 * Morgan smiles, looking toward the boys Feb 23 20:20:44 *they’re happy playing with the dog. Florrie soon insists that Morgan throws the stick, and he gets time to play with the children whilst the other grown ups chat. An hour passes, it’s almost lunch time, but he’s heard no more from Molly Feb 23 20:21:20 * Morgan throws the stick Feb 23 20:21:24 [are you alright?] Feb 23 20:28:16 [I’m just coming, my love] Feb 23 20:28:50 [took a little longer than I thought] Feb 23 20:29:08 [thats what she said.] Feb 23 20:29:43 * Morgan smiles a little, throwing the stick again Feb 23 20:35:15 * Edward arrives not long after, he can see her from where he is, the double line of buttons on her growing bump sparkling in the sunlight. HH is carrying Emil on his shoulders Feb 23 20:35:52 * Morgan watches them from where he is Feb 23 20:38:13 *Molly laughs at something Heinzharold says. Her body language is relaxed* Feb 23 20:38:31 * Morgan starts moving toward them Feb 23 20:40:10 *He’s not interrupted. Molly looks him over when he approaches, smiling* Feb 23 20:40:58 Liebes herz... Feb 23 20:41:04 * Edward is now known as Molly Feb 23 20:41:40 Blossom Feb 23 20:43:00 *HH watches them, grinning* gonna be hard for me t’ cover th’ kid’s eyes, you pair gonn’ behave? Feb 23 20:44:13 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:44:19 Go see Inga, she has something she needs to tell you Feb 23 20:44:53 *HH nods, strolling off with Emil still on his shoulders* Feb 23 20:45:03 * Molly watches him go, then smiles Feb 23 20:45:28 Are we finding some little secluded spot, mon petit chou? Feb 23 20:46:32 No, we'd best behave Feb 23 20:47:59 * Molly nods “A shame, I’ve been thinking of you all morning” Feb 23 20:49:26 I'm pleased to hear that Feb 23 20:50:22 * Molly embraces him, whispering “Especially when I sit down.” Feb 23 20:50:43 * Morgan wraps his arms around her Feb 23 20:50:44 Oh? Feb 23 20:52:53 Mmhmm... parts of my body definitely recall parts of yours... Feb 23 20:53:02 * Morgan nods Feb 23 20:53:03 good Feb 23 20:55:27 That is what you like, hmm? Feb 23 20:57:16 Of course Feb 23 20:59:23 * Molly kisses his cheek a long soft moment before easing away Feb 23 20:59:29 how was your morning? Feb 23 20:59:48 Uhhh... difficult in parts... Federest has turned up Feb 23 21:01:33 * Molly frowns Feb 23 21:01:40 Is something wrong at home? Feb 23 21:02:17 No... HeinzHarolds cottage is finished, they wanted to know what we wanted done next Feb 23 21:03:13 * Molly smiles Feb 23 21:03:18 That’s wonderful! Feb 23 21:04:29 Aye it is... they're going to start on the summerhouse next, then move on to Elsies Feb 23 21:04:49 what about our garden? Feb 23 21:06:12 They're just tiling the roof on the little cottage for it Feb 23 21:07:17 * Molly smiles Feb 23 21:07:28 it’s almost finished? Feb 23 21:07:58 Seems so... I'll ask Federest later to be sure Feb 23 21:09:45 * Molly nods Feb 23 21:10:11 Good, because I am very ready to take all my clothes off and lounge around on the grass... Feb 23 21:10:44 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:10:51 Not too much longer by the sounds of it Feb 23 21:12:15 Maybe by the time we get home Feb 23 21:12:34 I meant before we go home Feb 23 21:13:56 * Molly nods Feb 23 21:14:10 we’ll be leaving soon, I think Feb 23 21:15:33 * Morgan nods sadly Feb 23 21:17:22 * Molly takes his hand Feb 23 21:17:46 I wish I could make it better Feb 23 21:18:11 I know love Feb 23 21:19:32 shall we join the others for lunch? Feb 23 21:20:48 Best had I suppose... I told Federest HeinzHarold and I would join him for a drink later Feb 23 21:21:38 * Molly nods Feb 23 21:21:44 Alright, my love Feb 23 21:22:38 Poaching has stopped... Feb 23 21:24:17 * Molly nods Feb 23 21:24:28 That’s very good, you must be pleased Feb 23 21:25:00 Of course Feb 23 21:26:38 You did well, my love Feb 23 21:27:43 We'll see how it goes Feb 23 21:28:32 * Molly nods Feb 23 21:28:46 Once we are at home perhaps you will visit them? Feb 23 21:29:38 Maybe... we'll see Feb 23 21:31:13 * Molly squeezes his hand, heading towards lunch Feb 23 21:31:36 Unless there are other things you will want to do when we get there Feb 23 21:32:26 Oh probably Feb 23 21:34:05 * Molly glances at him a moment, then smiles a little Feb 23 21:34:47 Sascha and Otto send their love. Feb 23 21:35:30 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:35:36 Tomorrow, you reckon? Feb 23 21:39:07 * Molly nods Feb 23 21:39:24 or Wednesday. No longer than that Feb 23 21:39:36 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:41:19 That’s good though, isn’t it? Feb 23 21:45:00 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 23 22:42:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)