**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Apr 25 20:08:26 2025 Apr 25 20:08:26 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 25 20:18:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 25 20:18:48 * Verity and Adalbrecht glance at each other a moment Apr 25 20:18:48 Ad: we will ensure she rests. Are you still hoping to leave us after the weekend? Apr 25 20:18:48 * Morgan sighs Apr 25 20:18:48 Aye, we best had Apr 25 20:18:48 * Verity ‘s eyes light up “You are welcome to stay longer, dear boy!” Apr 25 20:18:51 I'm sorry mother but there are things we need to do Apr 25 20:18:53 Adalbrecht: You want to be in your own home Apr 25 20:18:55 For a bit... there's things I need to get started Apr 25 20:18:59 * Verity nods. The servants set out the food, and they take their spaces at the table just as Edward, Mina, Christopher, Claudia, and Uinise join them. There’s plenty of talk, but it’s very odd having Molly’s empty chair beside him Apr 25 20:19:05 * Morgan eats quietly but concentrates on getting Emil fed Apr 25 20:20:24 Mina: Will you be returning for the baptisms of the babies? Apr 25 20:21:41 I'm not entirely sure... we'll have to see Apr 25 20:22:26 *Verity smiles* That should be at the beginning of July. We would be overjoyed for you to visit Apr 25 20:23:04 *Adalbrecht looks up from putting the mass of marmalade on his toast* Then you may as well stay until the birth. Apr 25 20:23:22 We'll see Apr 25 20:25:01 E: We were planning a visit to Hafenlohr at the end of July *Mina and Alice both nod* Apr 25 20:27:39 Ad: You could all come here instead Apr 25 20:28:07 I think its something that needs to be considered a little closer to the time Apr 25 20:29:17 Ad: it will only be eight weeks until the baptism Apr 25 20:29:34 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:32:09 *the rest of the meal is without contention. The children go outside to play, supervised by Adalbrecht and Verity. Even Florrie chooses to go with them* Apr 25 20:33:26 * Morgan mills about aimlessly Apr 25 20:34:52 *it’s nice to just be a while, but when it gets to nine o’clock he needs to decide what to do about taking Florrie to the village, and checking the babies* Apr 25 20:35:13 * Morgan goes to find Edward Apr 25 20:35:35 *Edward is found watching from an upstairs window* Apr 25 20:35:55 hey Apr 25 20:37:25 * Molly is now known as Edward Apr 25 20:37:34 * Edward inclines his head Apr 25 20:37:46 Were you looking for me? Apr 25 20:39:14 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:39:19 Florrie wants to visit the village Apr 25 20:40:05 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:40:24 I want her to. She should have that freedom Apr 25 20:40:36 * Morgan nods slowly Apr 25 20:40:53 Sascha and Otto will be staying home, so today may be the best bet... Apr 25 20:41:49 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:42:08 What do you think, brother? There are the people of the village to think of too Apr 25 20:43:13 They've seen her, so though it may still be a shock, it won't be out of the blue Apr 25 20:44:00 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:44:28 I will ensure Mimi will come also Apr 25 20:45:01 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:45:10 I need to try and wake Molly... she'll want to check the babies Apr 25 20:46:04 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:46:17 We should take Alice too Apr 25 20:46:40 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:46:45 absolutely Apr 25 20:48:47 * Edward nods, standing “Do you want a coach?” Apr 25 20:49:20 Probably best. Molly will need to eat before we go though Apr 25 20:50:24 * Edward nods Apr 25 20:50:42 I’ll make sure someone prepares something for her Apr 25 20:51:42 * Morgan nods Apr 25 20:51:44 I'll go wake her Apr 25 20:52:56 * Edward nods, heading the other way towards his own room Apr 25 20:53:52 * Morgan heads to go wake Molly Apr 25 20:54:38 *he can tell instantly that this will be a challenge for him, the room immediately smells of that beloved pregnancy scent of her. She still looks fast asleep Apr 25 20:54:51 * Morgan sighs, moving to wake her Apr 25 20:55:14 * Edward is now known as Molly Apr 25 20:55:37 * Molly feels nice and warm, all relaxed. She just frowns slightly Apr 25 20:57:02 Molly, love, its time to get up Apr 25 20:57:58 * Molly shakes her head a little, just putting her hand over his where he’s touched her Apr 25 20:58:04 too early. Apr 25 20:58:24 Its gone nine Apr 25 20:58:56 mmm... come back to bed, let’s snuggle... Apr 25 20:59:36 Come on, you wanted to check on the twins Apr 25 21:00:45 * Molly sighs, rolling to her back and stretching. This pulls the sheet down, exposing her bump and a flash of the soft curls at the top of her mound Apr 25 21:01:24 * Morgan smiles, looking her over Apr 25 21:02:14 * Molly doesn’t look to be being purposefully provocative, yawning against the back of her hand Apr 25 21:02:35 how long do we have? Apr 25 21:02:49 Edwards getting you some breakfast Apr 25 21:02:58 I’m not hungry Apr 25 21:03:44 * Morgan frowns Apr 25 21:03:47 You should be Apr 25 21:04:28 * Molly shrugs, stretching again. The sheet moves a few inches further Apr 25 21:04:36 I’m just tired, my love Apr 25 21:05:03 It didn't seem to be -that- much work... Apr 25 21:05:16 * Molly frowns Apr 25 21:06:25 It was -hours- of checking the well being of three people, as well as dulling the pain without slowing the labour, and then trying to find the cause, and -then- fixing something incredibly intricate Apr 25 21:07:32 * Morgan tilts his head Apr 25 21:07:37 Very well, I'll leave you alone Apr 25 21:07:41 * Morgan moves toward the door Apr 25 21:08:16 It was difficult and very worrying. I almost cost them their daughter. Apr 25 21:08:51 No you didn't. Had you rushed it, -then- you would have... all you did was save her when, realistically, no-one else could have Apr 25 21:09:18 I almost missed it! I almost couldn’t think in the emergency! Apr 25 21:09:36 And -noone- else would have seen it Apr 25 21:10:14 You do not know that. If there’d been someone experienced... Apr 25 21:11:31 What could anyone else have done? -maybe- someone more experienced would have known -what- was wrong, but no-one else could have fixed it. She'd have been dead within a day. Apr 25 21:12:29 * Molly nods slightly Apr 25 21:12:35 I’ll get dressed now Apr 25 21:13:06 No, I think it best you go back to sleep, its clear you're not in the right frame of mind to be dealing with people or the day ahead Apr 25 21:13:31 I said I would come this morning. Apr 25 21:14:02 * Morgan shrugs, going through the doorway Apr 25 21:14:05 Do as you will Apr 25 21:14:48 *Edward is stood in the hall, a puzzled expression on his face* Apr 25 21:14:56 What? Apr 25 21:15:21 *Edward just shakes his head* Nothing, brother. I came for Alice Apr 25 21:15:59 * Morgan shrugs, heading off toward the kitchens Apr 25 21:16:33 *The one in their Wing is very quiet, just a maid putting together a tray with toast and coffee* Apr 25 21:18:07 * Morgan makes some coffee for himself Apr 25 21:18:42 *The maid goes upstairs. She must cross paths with Alice and Edward coming down, because he hears his brother apologise Apr 25 21:20:43 * Morgan just stands, sipping his coffee Apr 25 21:21:04 *They must pass, because he hears the outside door open Apr 25 21:21:27 * Morgan leans against the counter, drinking his coffee quietly Apr 25 21:22:19 *The maid returns about fifteen minutes later with the tray, the toast seems to have been eaten, the coffee drunk* Apr 25 21:23:20 * Morgan slowly goes back up to sit in the parlour Apr 25 21:23:57 *He’s only in there about five minutes when he hears the bedroom door open* Apr 25 21:25:23 * Morgan looks over Apr 25 21:27:57 * Molly is dressed in the blue fitted dress, shawl over her shoulders. Her hair is pinned up in a simple braid. She looks distracted, and doesn’t think to check the parlour on her way towards the nursery Apr 25 21:28:31 * Morgan clears his throat Apr 25 21:30:16 * Molly glances up. She looks a little sad, and still tired Apr 25 21:30:41 I’ve eaten, and I can go now, once I have nappy cloths and extra clothes for Emil Apr 25 21:31:15 Very well Apr 25 21:32:34 * Molly nods Apr 25 21:32:59 I do not like to be at odds with you. I am deeply wearied, and out of sorts. I am sorry. Apr 25 21:33:26 Right Apr 25 21:33:55 Are you still coming? Apr 25 21:35:34 I suppose so Apr 25 21:35:43 * Molly nods Apr 25 21:35:52 I imagine they will wish to see you Apr 25 21:36:25 Perhaps Apr 25 21:37:39 * Molly nods Apr 25 21:38:03 D9 you think it’d be alright to take the coach? Normally I’d walk, but... Apr 25 21:38:16 Edward was arranging it Apr 25 21:38:30 * Molly smiles “that’s good Apr 25 21:39:20 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:39:25 They are taking Florrie to town Apr 25 21:39:41 Oh! Yes... yes, that makes sense Apr 25 21:40:49 What were you expecting? Apr 25 21:41:21 * Molly looks puzzled Apr 25 21:41:26 about what? Apr 25 21:41:38 You seem surprised they are taking Florrie Apr 25 21:42:12 Yes... I hadn’t thought about how Otto and Sascha will be at home rather than in the village Apr 25 21:42:21 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:42:24 That was my thinking Apr 25 21:42:29 * Molly nods Apr 25 21:42:32 it’s wise Apr 25 21:43:15 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:44:35 I’ll just get a bag together Apr 25 21:44:54 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:44:55 Alright Apr 25 21:46:13 * Molly does that, and by the time they get to the carriage, Mina, Alice, and the children are already in it. HH and Inga are going to walk down, Edward is going to ride Crusader Apr 25 21:47:21 * Morgan helps Molly into the carriage Apr 25 21:49:01 *She thanks him. Despite all the tension, he catches the pregnant scent of her. It’s been quite some time now since the interlude in the bath.* Apr 25 21:49:20 * Morgan goes to get mounted on his horse Apr 25 21:49:32 * Molly is now known as Edward Apr 25 21:49:50 * Edward looks fairly cheerful “Ready?” Apr 25 21:49:56 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:49:56 Aye Apr 25 21:50:13 * Edward walks on, as does the carriage behind them Apr 25 21:50:20 She looks exhausted. Apr 25 21:51:24 * Morgan nods Apr 25 21:51:26 Aye Apr 25 21:52:29 Did she have a bad night? Apr 25 21:53:12 It was a very very long day Apr 25 21:53:59 * Edward nods Apr 25 21:54:08 And Hirschen is safe and well? Apr 25 21:54:39 As far as I am aware Apr 25 21:55:54 * Edward watches him speculatively Apr 25 21:56:01 Ask her for me, would you? Apr 25 21:56:21 [Edward wants to know Hirschen is alright] Apr 25 21:56:50 [he is, I can feel him now. He’s stronger] Apr 25 21:57:13 He's fine Apr 25 21:57:43 * Edward nods Apr 25 21:58:08 That is a relief. I wasn’t sure if the tiredness might be a sign of a problem Apr 25 21:58:37 No, its a sign that yesterday was long and gruelling for her Apr 25 21:58:54 Is she fit for this? Apr 25 21:59:24 [He wants to know if you're well enough for this] Apr 25 22:01:18 [I am weary, not unwell. I will come back in the coach on my own if I get too tired] Apr 25 22:01:28 She says she's fine, just tired Apr 25 22:01:37 * Edward nods. smiling Apr 25 22:02:33 She needs to rest when possible then? I am sure we can all help that by looking after the children, and the ladies can keep her company in quiet pursuits Apr 25 22:06:08 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:06:12 Aye, probably right Apr 25 22:06:55 * Edward nods Apr 25 22:07:18 I am sure she’ll be fine with more rest, brother Apr 25 22:12:16 *He can hear Florrie laugh from inside the carriage* Apr 25 22:12:27 I imagine so Apr 25 22:13:35 * Edward looks him over Apr 25 22:14:04 Alright, what is the problem? I’ve never seen you so disinterested in your wife’s wellbeing. Apr 25 22:16:42 I'm not disinterested. I got an earful this morning and I am disinclined to put myself in that position any further Apr 25 22:17:25 * Edward nods “I see. That is unusual for your first officer?” Apr 25 22:18:08 It is Apr 25 22:18:20 * Edward nods Apr 25 22:18:38 It makes it very difficult when they do not behave as we expect Apr 25 22:20:01 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:20:03 It does Apr 25 22:21:49 When Mimi does so, I imagine that she is like the waves, and I am like the rocks. I cannot be pushed by the waves, I hold fir. and strong Apr 25 22:23:12 * Morgan nods Apr 25 22:24:18 As an actual Captain, how would you respond on a ship to a First Officer displaying this behaviour? Apr 25 22:25:32 They'd be pulled up and told their attitude is not acceptable Apr 25 22:26:51 And if it was after something like a big storm or... I don’t know, whatever stressful thing fish fondlers usually encounter? Apr 25 22:27:10 * Morgan glances at him Apr 25 22:27:19 You don't get to give your captain lip because its been a rough day... Apr 25 22:27:54 * Edward nods a little “Have you tried this approach then?” Apr 25 22:28:13 No, because we're not in the navy Apr 25 22:42:14 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 25 22:45:37 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)