**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Apr 17 18:12:56 2025 Apr 17 18:12:56 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 17 20:25:51 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 17 20:28:45 My first officer is fractious. Apr 17 20:28:45 Oh? Apr 17 20:28:45 * Edward leads from the nursery with a head tilt to Maggie who is here to watch over them all before going to the Parlour Apr 17 20:28:45 She has indicated that she would be willing to go on towards Fischler without me if I cannot say goodbye in a timely fashion Apr 17 20:28:48 * Morgan nods a little Apr 17 20:28:50 * Edward looks a little frustrated by this Apr 17 20:28:52 It seems that again she feels I am incapable of leading effectively and trusting my judgements Apr 17 20:28:54 Does she? Apr 17 20:28:56 * Edward nods Apr 17 20:28:58 That is how it seems Apr 17 20:29:00 Have you -asked- her? Apr 17 20:29:02 I’ve been busy with our children, brother Apr 17 20:29:04 * Morgan sighs Apr 17 20:29:06 Look, you know my view on this Apr 17 20:29:08 Yes, I do. Apr 17 20:29:10 Go and talk to her... or I can... Apr 17 20:29:12 * Edward smiles faintly “I imagine you want some time with your own first officer in advance of dinner.” Apr 17 20:29:15 Yes... but I am willing to help stop this fester... Apr 17 20:29:19 I will speak with Mina Apr 17 20:29:21 * Morgan nods Apr 17 20:29:23 I think that wise Apr 17 20:29:25 * Edward nods Apr 17 20:29:27 I do not feel ready to say goodbye to my daughter. Apr 17 20:29:29 I know Apr 17 20:29:31 * Edward nods “I foresaw it would be difficult, but it is harder than I thought “ Apr 17 20:29:33 You can never truly anticipate the strength of feelings you'll have for your children Apr 17 20:29:35 * Edward nods Apr 17 20:29:37 I’ll see you at dinner Apr 17 20:29:39 You will indeed... good luck Apr 17 20:29:41 * Edward nods, going Apr 17 20:31:27 * Morgan sighs, going to find Molly Apr 17 20:34:29 * Molly is found curled up asleep on their bed. Despite all the promises that she won’t risk herself to save Sascha or the babies, it’s still unnerving that she could leave him so abruptly, that she could’ve gone forever Apr 17 20:35:04 * Morgan watches her, frowning Apr 17 20:36:39 * Molly fidgets a little, bringing her hand over her stomach, where that tiny life that relies on her so much is Apr 17 20:39:40 * Morgan rubs at his forehead for a moment Apr 17 20:41:57 * Molly starts to stir Apr 17 20:47:15 * Morgan sighs quietly Apr 17 20:47:18 You alright love? Apr 17 20:48:09 hmm? *she stretches* Apr 17 20:48:20 I said are you alright? Apr 17 20:48:43 * Molly nods, touching her bump again with a smile Apr 17 20:48:49 I am. are you? Apr 17 20:48:56 I suppose, yes Apr 17 20:49:04 * Molly frowns slightly Apr 17 20:49:19 is something amiss? are the boys alright? Apr 17 20:49:33 They're in bed... I was just having a moment of worry Apr 17 20:50:39 do you wish to listen? Apr 17 20:50:54 I'm alright for now Apr 17 20:51:20 * Molly sits up Apr 17 20:51:30 is there something else you need? Apr 17 20:52:06 I don't know really Apr 17 20:53:04 * Molly nods Apr 17 20:53:33 do you need some time to ride or train before dinner, perhaps? Apr 17 20:54:26 I might go for a walk... Apr 17 20:55:10 do you need me to come with you, my love? Apr 17 20:56:48 No, I need you to make sure you're as rested as you can be Apr 17 20:57:34 * Molly nods “Your Mother has been very insistent about it” Apr 17 20:57:40 * Morgan nods Apr 17 20:57:41 Rightly so Apr 17 20:58:57 * Molly nods Apr 17 20:59:25 I will need to be taken to bed early tonight then, hmm? Apr 17 21:00:13 Probably wise, just in case Apr 17 21:03:03 * Molly smiles mischievously “just incase you wish to finish what we started earlier?” *they were about to try alternating between her womanhood and her rear when they got interrupted, so they’d had to quickly settle for the former on a chair* Apr 17 21:03:16 We'll see love Apr 17 21:04:56 * Molly watches him a moment “you’ll be back for dinner?” Apr 17 21:05:46 I would imagine so, aye Apr 17 21:07:03 * Molly nods “Alright, I’ll not delay you” Apr 17 21:07:36 * Morgan nods Apr 17 21:07:38 Alright love Apr 17 21:08:20 *just as he’s leaving, she says* Liebes herz? Apr 17 21:08:35 Yes? Apr 17 21:08:40 I love you. Apr 17 21:08:44 And I you Apr 17 21:10:58 * Molly nods “I know Apr 17 21:12:04 * Morgan nods a little, heading out of the door Apr 17 21:14:44 *It’s still very light outside, lots of bird sounds still. no one else is outside, the servants working on dinner* Apr 17 21:15:21 * Morgan heads down to the shoreline, walking along it Apr 17 21:17:49 *he finds nothing there of concern. He’s walked this way so many times, several when he first returned here on his own in his efforts to reconnect with home and reconcile with his feelings for Molly* Apr 17 21:18:15 * Morgan sighs, sitting down on the shingle Apr 17 21:20:22 *the lake laps peacefully, whatever lives in its depths leaving him alone* Apr 17 21:21:53 * Morgan sits for a few minutes quietly before getting up and heading back toward the house Apr 17 21:22:52 *He still sees noone, though they are likely all dressing for dinner now* Apr 17 21:23:10 * Morgan heads for the Veisgraf wing to get cleaned up for dinner Apr 17 21:24:30 *He can hear that Molly is in the dressing room, and catches a glance of her from behind in navy negligee just before she pulls her dress on* Apr 17 21:26:43 No word I assume? Apr 17 21:27:45 * Molly jumps Apr 17 21:27:59 “Oh! Uh no, nothing” Apr 17 21:28:59 * Morgan nods Apr 17 21:29:01 Alright Apr 17 21:30:44 * Molly buttons up the dress Apr 17 21:31:06 I’ll go on down to the others and give you your space Apr 17 21:31:45 Space? Apr 17 21:31:53 To get dressed Apr 17 21:32:48 Alright love Apr 17 21:34:31 * Molly comes past him, close but not touching Apr 17 21:35:40 * Morgan sighs quietly, moving to get cleaned up Apr 17 21:38:12 *He doesn’t see her again until in the ante-room before the dining room. Adalbrecht, Verity, Christopher, Uinise, Alice, and Claudia are all there, but no Edward or Mina. Apr 17 21:38:28 V: Dear boy, have you seen Edward? Apr 17 21:38:40 Not since the children went to bed, no Apr 17 21:40:05 *tHe clock chimes for seven, the usual dinner hour, and the footmen open the doors for them. Adalbrecht leads Verity to the top end of the table and pulls out her chair* Apr 17 21:41:01 * Morgan frowns slightly before offering his arm to Molly Apr 17 21:41:48 * Molly takes it, letting him lead her. The others all get settled in, and it doesn’t take long for Adalbrecht’s displeasure to also join them Apr 17 21:42:00 Ad: He knows what time dinner is. Apr 17 21:42:19 He does... Apr 17 21:43:03 Ve: I am sure they’ll be here very soon, shall we wait, or eat? *Adalbrecht definitely doesn’t look happy* Apr 17 21:43:31 * Morgan sighs Apr 17 21:43:39 My lord, would you like me to fetch them? Apr 17 21:44:08 Ad: No, I want to see what time he finally deigns to join his hosts. Apr 17 21:44:31 * Morgan shrugs Apr 17 21:44:33 As you wish Apr 17 21:44:37 * Molly watches them all before saying “Might we eat? I’m very hungry...” Apr 17 21:45:22 *A look of concern passes between Adalbrecht and Verity, and the former nods, eating a little so they can all start* Apr 17 21:45:55 * Molly gives Morgan a brief little smile before starting to eat Apr 17 21:46:19 * Morgan pushes the food around his plate Apr 17 21:46:37 [why aren’t you eating, my love?] Apr 17 21:46:46 [I'm not terribly hungry] Apr 17 21:47:01 [are you unwell?] Apr 17 21:47:17 [I don't believe so, no] Apr 17 21:47:34 [i can check later] Apr 17 21:49:14 * Morgan nods a little Apr 17 21:50:28 *the others chat about whether to all go to the village before Alice and Florrie leave, though no conclusion is reached before Edward and Mina appear at quarter after seven. Both look tidy, but Mina’s hair hasn’t been done by a servant, it’s much more informal than usual Apr 17 21:50:41 [mmmhmmm.] Apr 17 21:51:20 [better than arguing I suppose] Apr 17 21:51:27 *Adalbrecht frowns* You are late. What delayed you? Apr 17 21:51:54 *Claudia looks at Uinise, briefly touching her finger to her nose subtly* Apr 17 21:53:09 *Edward gets Mina seated* Our apologies, my Lord, my clock needed winding and we were misinformed as to the time it was Apr 17 21:53:28 Ad: See that it doesn’t happen again Apr 17 21:55:21 *Edward inclines his head, then sits. He is careful not to make eye contact with his brother, but Morgan sees Mina glance at Molly* Apr 17 21:56:17 * Morgan sips his drink, eating a little Apr 17 21:59:25 *the conversation is kept easy, predominately about the letter Edward is expecting for Zench on the morrow, and then the wedding arrangements. The subject of Sascha’s birth is avoiding at the dinner table aside from to make the arrangements about servants to wake Molly if Lucas comes from Otto during the night, and how Emil will spend the time with Inga at Ma’s Apr 17 22:00:39 * Morgan stays fairly quiet throughout Apr 17 22:00:50 *the men and women go their separate ways shortly after. Despite knowing she’s wearing negligee, he hears no teasing from her, no little flashes in his mind of it. It’s almost as if it never happened* Apr 17 22:01:12 * Molly is now known as Edward Apr 17 22:01:52 * Edward asks a footman for brandy, waiting to see what Morgan will have after Adalbrecht and Christopher match Edward’s drink Apr 17 22:02:06 * Morgan asks for port Apr 17 22:02:26 *he gets given a large glass* Apr 17 22:06:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 17 22:20:02 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)