**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon May 26 11:31:04 2025 May 26 11:31:04 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined May 26 11:32:59 HH grins: dirty ones? May 26 11:32:59 Might be May 26 11:32:59 Ed: Some were from Mimi herself. One was something I had written to a previous... Cherie Amor. May 26 11:32:59 * Morgan sniggers May 26 11:32:59 HH: sounds like trouble. Inga wouldn’ like that May 26 11:33:01 He was fifteen May 26 11:33:03 HH: *he grins* oh man... May 26 11:33:05 Ed grimaces: It wasn’t my best effort May 26 11:33:07 HH: so it was a letter of apology, huh? *he grins* May 26 11:33:09 * Morgan sniggers May 26 11:33:11 Ed: I am sure Mimi will share it with you if you desperately wish to see it May 26 11:33:13 I'm sure May 26 11:33:15 HH: Now Inga’s gonn’ want letters like that though May 26 11:33:17 Most likely May 26 11:33:19 Edward smiles: Mina’s have remained treasured possessions for years after I wrote them May 26 11:33:21 * Morgan smiles a little May 26 11:33:23 HH: you written Molly any? *he’d intended to but had struggled, instead sketching her from the first night she held him off, his release on her face, neck, breasts and stomach* May 26 11:33:27 * Morgan shakes his head May 26 11:33:31 HH: $how you doing now?$ May 26 11:33:33 $so so$ May 26 11:33:35 $you coming to mine for breakfast?$ May 26 11:33:37 $have to ask Molly$ May 26 11:33:39 $i got bacon...$ May 26 11:33:41 $sounds good to me$ May 26 11:33:43 $Ma would love to have you. Most of all Emil.$ May 26 11:33:45 $I'll talk to Molly$ May 26 11:33:47 $you need some time before we go, man? could be down there a while$ May 26 11:33:49 $no, we'll be fine$ May 26 11:33:51 $okay man$ May 26 11:34:48 *The children take his attention, and the women haven’t returned even when the four of them have eaten* May 26 11:35:08 Ed: I assume that they are enjoying themselves May 26 11:35:33 Most likely May 26 11:35:45 [We've been invited to breakfast at HeinzHarolds...] May 26 11:37:08 [yes... we can eat there] May 26 11:37:29 [will you be long?] May 26 11:37:56 [oh! Not if you need me, no, I can easily shoo them out] May 26 11:38:27 [Time is getting on...] May 26 11:39:12 *Theres a pause before she says [we’ll be right there then] May 26 11:40:04 * Morgan finishes his tea May 26 11:41:06 Edward looks quite settled with Florrie on his lap reading a book, one that Morgan used to read Edward May 26 11:41:19 * Morgan smiles a little May 26 11:41:22 I used to read that to you May 26 11:41:53 *He nods* I recall, though I quickly choose to read it myself May 26 11:42:22 Florrie looks to Morgan when she says: Vati read? May 26 11:44:38 * Morgan nods May 26 11:44:42 He's doing a good job isn't he May 26 11:45:00 *Florrie nods* May 26 11:45:49 *HH supervises the boys putting on their coats. The three ladies arrive, looking happy* May 26 11:47:01 * Morgan watches them for a moment May 26 11:47:03 Alright? May 26 11:47:42 *They look at each other, smirking* May 26 11:47:49 Yes, my love May 26 11:48:07 *Edward glances at them, then returns to his reading* May 26 11:48:33 HH: *he looks to Inga* Are y’ ready to go? May 26 11:49:28 Inga giggles a little: I think we all are! May 26 11:50:05 * Molly raises her eyebrows, nudging her best friend quickly to quiet her. Mina smiles in her courtly fashion May 26 11:50:23 * Morgan gets up, stretching May 26 11:50:25 Alright then May 26 11:52:04 *they gather up the children. As they’re leaving, he hears Mina quietly say to them “Be careful going through the forest...” This makes them giggle May 26 11:53:29 * Morgan glances at Edward briefly before heading for the door May 26 11:53:47 *Edward hasn’t heard it, so he just bids them farewell* May 26 11:55:00 * Morgan heads out May 26 11:56:08 *he ends up carrying Emil as they opt to walk. The boys run on ahead, and HH walks beside Morgan, the two women behind arm in arm and talking quietly May 26 11:56:38 HH: *He grins* ah man, now we’ve lost our wives May 26 11:57:39 * Morgan frowns momentarily before nodding May 26 11:57:46 I almost feel sorry for him May 26 11:58:06 HH: Almost? May 26 11:58:41 * Morgan nods May 26 11:58:42 Almost May 26 11:58:49 * Molly is now known as HH May 26 11:58:52 why not? May 26 11:59:56 It shows they are healing... May 26 12:01:34 * HH nods May 26 12:01:51 Yeah. She coulda gone off the deep end, insecurities galore... May 26 12:02:11 * Morgan nods May 26 12:02:12 quite May 26 12:03:04 * HH nods, picking up a stick and swinging it around like he’d done hundreds of times before May 26 12:03:37 Inga woulda been a bit funny in the very beginnin’ but she’d just laugh at me now May 26 12:08:55 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 26 12:12:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 26 12:16:34 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined May 26 12:21:43 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined May 26 12:23:08 Yeah, she's really become more confident May 26 12:23:47 HH: She knows I’m a one woman man May 26 12:24:12 * Morgan nods May 26 12:24:13 aye May 26 12:25:29 how’s Molly doin’ with all that sorta thing now? May 26 12:26:59 Mostly alright May 26 12:27:22 mostly? May 26 12:28:42 Well, I wouldn't be surprised if she's still irked by Hannalore... May 26 12:29:16 * Molly is now known as HH May 26 12:29:20 * HH chuckles May 26 12:29:44 I dunno why, man, you’ve ne’er even looked at her twice! May 26 12:31:03 Makes no sense to me May 26 12:32:19 women, eh? May 26 12:32:53 Weird the lot of em May 26 12:33:19 * HH nods, glancing over his shoulder with a smile May 26 12:33:24 Gorgeous though. May 26 12:34:34 * Morgan nods, looking around May 26 12:35:12 *They do look very pretty, animated and happy. Molly is idly stroking her belly with her free hand May 26 12:37:49 * Morgan nods a little May 26 12:39:06 * HH hands him the stick May 26 12:39:10 Hold this, yeah? May 26 12:39:37 * Morgan shrugs, swinging it around May 26 12:40:58 * HH goes back to the women, saying a brief “‘scuse us, yer ex’llency” May 26 12:41:33 *Molly lets go of Inga with a smile, moving away* May 26 12:45:06 * HH puts a tender hand to Inga’s face “You’re so beautiful, lil darlin...” May 26 12:45:14 * Morgan smiles a little, wandering on May 26 12:45:32 * HH is now known as Molly May 26 12:45:43 * Molly moves up beside him and Emil May 26 12:45:53 I think they might need a minute May 26 12:46:18 * Morgan nods May 26 12:46:20 Reckon so May 26 12:46:27 * Molly smiles May 26 12:46:34 That was very romantic though May 26 12:46:59 * Morgan nods May 26 12:47:01 Aye, it was May 26 12:48:57 * Molly nods, watching the trees as they pass May 26 12:49:08 how are you now May 26 12:51:15 * Morgan shrugs May 26 12:51:19 I'm alright I suppose May 26 12:51:49 * Molly nods May 26 12:52:13 I’ll take it May 26 12:52:22 * Morgan nods May 26 12:52:23 Quite May 26 12:53:31 * Molly nods May 26 12:53:41 Are you eager to see the babies? May 26 12:53:50 Somewhat, aye May 26 12:55:02 Then we’ll have breakfast before you go to meet your Father? May 26 12:56:49 * Morgan nods May 26 12:56:52 I think so, aye May 26 12:57:57 * Molly nods “I think we’ll stay at Heinzharold’s until you are done” May 26 12:58:36 * Morgan nods May 26 12:58:42 Alright love, if that's what you want to do May 26 12:59:09 * Molly nods “You’ll know where to find me then” May 26 12:59:27 * Morgan nods May 26 12:59:28 aye May 26 13:01:07 *Heinzharold and Inga don’t catch them up, and the children have reached Sascha and Otto’s before Morgan and Molly. They’re waiting on the doorstep nicely May 26 13:02:40 * Molly looks up at the house, taking a deep breath May 26 13:02:45 Ready? May 26 13:03:39 * Molly nods May 26 13:04:27 I am May 26 13:06:01 * Morgan nods, knocking on the door May 26 13:06:53 *Martha answers it, smiling* Good morning! Where are my lovely grandsons? May 26 13:08:18 *Varick comes around Morgan* I’m here, Grandma! Do you have any cake? May 26 13:09:06 *Martha embraces him* Just a little one, from the bakery May 26 13:09:43 V: But that’s not made with love like Grandma’s *he uses his puppy dog eyes on her* May 26 13:09:58 * Morgan chuckles quietly May 26 13:10:23 Martha: Soon, you can stay with me and we’ll make one or two, Alright? May 26 13:10:34 *she lets them all in* May 26 13:11:09 [It seems Varick will be staying with them soon] May 26 13:12:02 [You did discuss it with them a while ago] May 26 13:12:58 [he and Jacques came last week, I just do not like her making assumptions] May 26 13:13:21 [Then call her on it. ] May 26 13:14:02 * Molly shrugs slightly. Otto is sat in a chair holding the babies May 26 13:14:09 O: Good morning May 26 13:15:41 Morning Otto... how is everyone? May 26 13:16:25 O: *he smiles at the sleeping babies* Tired but well May 26 13:16:59 To be expected May 26 13:17:08 * Molly to Otto: Is Sascha awake? I thought I might examine her... May 26 13:18:20 *Otto nods* She’s expecting you May 26 13:18:48 *Varick comes to look, but Jacques waits patiently. Emil says “Ow!” May 26 13:19:28 Alright, calm down... May 26 13:19:33 * Morgan lets Emil down May 26 13:19:54 *Emil toddles around* May 26 13:20:05 V: they’re very cute! May 26 13:20:27 * Morgan smiles, keeping an eye to Emil May 26 13:20:30 *Otto nods, smiling* They are May 26 13:21:00 V: Why does one have dark hair, and the other have light hair? May 26 13:21:39 *Otto shrugs* I think it just happens with twins May 26 13:22:51 Varick nods thoughtfully, gently touching their hands: Do you get twins if you keep planting the seed after one seed has already started? May 26 13:23:41 *Otto looks confused, glancing at Morgan* May 26 13:24:24 I don't know, Varick, but I don't -think- so May 26 13:25:14 *Varick nods* They’re really small, like Thomas May 26 13:27:11 *his neck prickles* May 26 13:27:17 * Morgan nods May 26 13:27:22 Babies tend to be, aye May 26 13:29:09 V: I really like babies. Mama is going to have a baby soon May 26 13:29:34 *Otto nods* Not very long to go now, only a few months May 26 13:31:00 * Morgan nods May 26 13:31:56 V: I wish it was sooner! May 26 13:32:21 [Sascha has asked if I will leave some milk, just in case.” May 26 13:32:56 [Right... they are still not feeding?] May 26 13:33:04 I know May 26 13:33:16 [they are, but she’s anxious it won’t be enough] May 26 13:34:27 [And what do you think?] May 26 13:34:56 [I think she’ll be fine, but it does no harm to settle her mind some] May 26 13:36:16 [alright love] May 26 13:36:59 [You May wish to stay out of my mind a few minutes...] May 26 13:37:53 [alright...] May 26 13:39:41 *She’s quiet then. Varick is still marvelling over the newborns. Jacques is looking too now. Martha brings coffee, but she’s soon playing pat-a-cake with Emil, like Dietlinde used to with Jana here May 26 13:40:23 * Morgan moves to a corner quietly May 26 13:42:33 *The others continue as they were. Molly appears about ten minutes later, once Varick is holding the girl* May 26 13:42:58 * Molly comes to Morgan, a hand gently on his arm May 26 13:43:07 Sascha wishes to see you May 26 13:43:22 Uhhh... why? May 26 13:43:42 I do not know, my love. She’s clothed, don’t worry. May 26 13:44:12 * Morgan nods a little May 26 13:44:14 Alright... May 26 13:46:28 * Molly nods, going to look at the babies. Otto offers her the little boy, and she holds him carefully. His body is above her bump, and she looks very beautiful and maternal May 26 13:46:47 * Morgan draws a breath before quietly going up to Sascha May 26 13:47:32 *the room that was Dietlinde’s is open a little, though not as much Sascha’s is May 26 13:49:13 * Morgan sighs quietly, moving to find his former mother in law May 26 13:50:13 *Sascha is sat on the bed. She smiles* Morgan, thank you for coming up. *He can faintly smell the scent of Molly’s milk here* May 26 13:51:05 How are you feeling? May 26 13:51:19 * Molly is now known as Sascha May 26 13:51:26 better than I expected May 26 13:52:11 * Morgan nods May 26 13:52:14 Good... May 26 13:52:51 how are -you-? May 26 13:53:03 Mostly alright May 26 13:53:18 Are you finding it tough that we have babies now? May 26 13:54:46 That's... a difficult question to answer May 26 13:55:08 why is it? May 26 13:55:56 Because I am thrilled for you... but it's a bit bittersweet isn't it? May 26 13:56:24 She should be here. May 26 13:57:26 * Morgan nods May 26 13:57:35 She should May 26 13:58:18 I find I’m getting angry about it in ways I haven’t since it happened May 26 13:59:00 * Morgan nods May 26 13:59:05 I can understand that May 26 13:59:43 I can’t understand why anyone would do that to her May 26 14:01:14 * Morgan nods, looking unhappy May 26 14:01:16 I know May 26 14:02:06 She would say we should let it go May 26 14:02:58 * Morgan nods May 26 14:03:22 She would tell us not to get stuck on what happened, but to concentrate on how happy she was in life May 26 14:03:40 * Sascha nods, starting to cry May 26 14:03:49 Sometimes that’s easier than others May 26 14:05:08 * Morgan moves closer, wrapping his arms around her May 26 14:05:11 Yes it is May 26 14:06:22 * Sascha cries on his shoulder. Dietlinde had been a day further post birth when she’d cried about the dead chick May 26 14:06:38 Things will be easier soon May 26 14:07:43 I... miss... her... May 26 14:07:55 I know... so do I May 26 14:09:08 She’s have been so happy... You’d have had at least one more by now May 26 14:09:32 * Morgan nods May 26 14:09:37 I reckon so, yes May 26 14:10:18 Maybe a couple... She loved being a mother, so much. May 26 14:10:56 Yes she did. She was very much like this, y'know, couple of days after Jana was born May 26 14:11:29 * Sascha nods against his shoulder May 26 14:12:06 I remember. She cried to me that she was worried she wouldn’t be a good enough mother May 26 14:12:59 If there was ever a person who didn't need to worry about it... do you know what she cried to me about? May 26 14:14:02 No... was it that she was worried you wouldn’t find her as beautiful once the long term effects on her body were obvious? May 26 14:15:38 No... it was because she found a little dead bird outside the cottage... and she sobbed like the world had ended May 26 14:15:47 * Sascha smiles May 26 14:16:04 She’d always been so tender-hearted May 26 14:16:30 * Morgan nods May 26 14:16:31 Aye May 26 14:17:08 I thought I felt her here yesterday... May 26 14:17:17 Oh? May 26 14:17:40 I could smell her perfume, and I felt her calmness May 26 14:18:04 * Morgan nods slowly May 26 14:18:08 Sounds like it then May 26 14:18:38 I think she was watching over them, helping little Lina do well May 26 14:19:00 * Morgan nods May 26 14:19:05 I wouldn't be in the least bit surprised May 26 14:21:11 * Sascha nods May 26 14:21:35 We should have a prayer of thanks said for her May 26 14:23:37 * Morgan nods May 26 14:23:40 Yes, I think you're right May 26 14:24:45 * Sascha nods “She’d have liked that. We cannot forget her” May 26 14:25:40 Couldn't even if we wanted to May 26 14:26:02 * Sascha nods May 26 14:26:47 Thank you for coming up May 26 14:27:25 * Morgan smiles a little May 26 14:27:28 Anything for you May 26 14:27:59 * Sascha nods May 26 14:28:21 Oh, how is Molly today? She seemed quite unwell yesterday May 26 14:30:15 She's fine... just needed some rest May 26 14:30:31 * Sascha nods May 26 14:30:35 I’m glad May 26 14:32:21 * Morgan nods May 26 14:32:24 She was very worried about you May 26 14:46:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 26 14:46:24 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined May 26 14:48:19 She was very worried about you May 26 14:48:51 * Sascha has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 26 14:49:02 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined May 26 14:50:50 She was very worried about you May 26 14:53:13 * Molly is now known as Sascha May 26 14:54:04 * Sascha smiles “I’m glad we’ve been able to put things to rest” May 26 14:54:13 * Morgan nods May 26 14:54:15 Me too May 26 14:56:01 I want the best for Sudlachenburg. I wish it could have been my daughter in her place instead though. May 26 14:57:37 I don't think she'd have been happy long term... May 26 14:58:44 I did used to wonder how she’d like living there with no privacy and servants doing everything May 26 15:00:07 * Morgan nods sadly May 26 15:01:13 All those people around when there were functions, and having to travel too May 26 15:01:31 * Morgan nods May 26 15:01:42 Having to stand in my stead when I had to travel alone... May 26 15:02:10 She wouldn’t have found that easy at all, would she? May 26 15:02:43 No, I don't think so May 26 15:03:37 The other nobles would have shunned her, wouldn’t they? May 26 15:03:50 * Morgan nods May 26 15:03:56 Aye, I think they would have May 26 15:06:28 * Sascha nods sadly “you needed someone who could play the game. Someone who could bear to sit at table with ‘duplicitous nobles’” May 26 15:07:39 * Morgan nods May 26 15:07:54 We tend to pull them up short now... May 26 15:08:38 But it’s easier now than it would have been... May 26 15:09:00 I wasn't the right person to be doing that back then May 26 15:10:46 it would have been unlucky if you’d become the Graf then May 26 15:11:19 * Morgan nods May 26 15:11:22 definitely May 26 15:12:40 *He hears Emil laughing* May 26 15:13:51 * Morgan sighs May 26 15:14:11 * Sascha smiles, though it looks bittersweet May 26 15:14:21 It doesn’t seem that long ago May 26 15:15:15 No... I find it feels a long time ago and yesterday all at once May 26 15:15:22 * Sascha nods May 26 15:15:28 That’s how grief is May 26 15:16:00 * Morgan nods May 26 15:16:28 * Sascha nods May 26 15:16:39 I should let you get back to your family May 26 15:16:55 You are my family May 26 15:17:03 * Sascha smiles May 26 15:17:24 There’s still a place for you in the twins’ lives May 26 15:18:53 * Morgan nods a little May 26 15:18:55 I'd like that May 26 15:19:02 So would she. May 26 15:20:01 * Morgan nods May 26 15:20:04 I reckon she would aye May 26 15:20:49 * Sascha nods May 26 15:21:01 we’ll see you again before you go home next week? May 26 15:22:57 If you'd like... I think we're heading out monday May 26 15:23:11 We would, yes May 26 15:24:12 * Morgan nods May 26 15:24:16 alright May 26 15:24:56 * Sascha nods “We’ll be here at home for several more days” May 26 15:25:29 * Morgan nods May 26 15:25:33 Is there anything you need? May 26 15:25:41 No, thank you May 26 15:26:40 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek May 26 15:26:43 I'll see you soon May 26 15:26:53 * Sascha nods, letting him go May 26 15:28:28 * Morgan heads downstairs slowly May 26 15:28:59 * Sascha is now known as Molly May 26 15:29:49 * Molly is sat in a chair, the little girl in her arms. Otto has the boy, and Martha is giving cake to the children May 26 15:30:13 * Morgan watches the boys for a moment May 26 15:31:39 *They look happy, and Emil is already covered in cake crumbs* May 26 15:32:06 Oh someones a mucky pup May 26 15:32:25 *Emil smiles at Morgan* May 26 15:33:12 * Morgan smiles, stroking his hair for a moment May 26 15:33:54 *Emil lifts his arms up* May 26 15:34:23 You want to come up? May 26 15:34:50 E: Vati uh! May 26 15:37:05 * Morgan nods, picking him up May 26 15:37:24 *Emil beams at him with his big grey eyes* May 26 15:38:09 Hello little man May 26 15:38:53 E: Vati Mah! *he puts his mouth on Morgan’s cheek* May 26 15:39:11 * Morgan chuckles before kissing the boys cheek loudly May 26 15:39:49 *Emil laughs loudly* May 26 15:40:42 We all being good down here? May 26 15:42:52 Varick: Yes, Vati! May 26 15:43:00 [Even me, it seems] May 26 15:43:07 * Morgan nods May 26 15:43:08 good May 26 15:43:30 Martha: Are you having breakfast? May 26 15:44:46 We're heading over to HeinzHarolds for breakfast... think Ma wants to spend a bit of time cooing over Emil May 26 15:45:44 *Martha nods* We’d like time with the boys, if Emil cannot stay the night, Moll can at least express for the daytime and we can have him all day May 26 15:46:38 We'll see what we can do May 26 15:47:14 * Molly stands, gently passing the baby to Martha May 26 15:47:39 Varick, Jacques, put on your shoes please May 26 15:47:47 *the boys go to do so* May 26 15:48:00 * Morgan bounces Emil May 26 15:49:38 *Emil chuckles at this. Very soon they’ve said goodbyes and are outside. Molly passes him on the threshold, and he catches the scent of her, though she doesn’t seem to think about the possibility May 26 15:50:23 * Morgan moves out of her way May 26 15:51:58 *they make a start towards Heinzharold’s, the boys ahead again, saying hello to people they pass. Emil seems content on Morgan’s hip May 26 15:52:58 How are you doing now? May 26 15:53:26 I’m well enough, my love May 26 15:54:37 * Morgan nods May 26 15:56:36 It’s getting easier to be there, but... May 26 15:56:51 But? May 26 15:57:25 It’s still not that easy May 26 15:58:18 * Morgan nods May 26 15:58:21 That is understandable May 26 15:58:46 * Molly nods, offering her hand to him May 26 15:59:03 It must be tough for you too May 26 15:59:09 * Morgan nods May 26 15:59:10 very May 26 15:59:59 we will not need to go together again, if that would help? May 26 16:00:43 I don't see that it would. Sascha would like us to visit again before we leave May 26 16:01:12 * Molly nods May 26 16:01:29 I’d like to do a final check of her and the babies before we go home May 26 16:02:01 * Morgan nods May 26 16:02:38 what did Sascha wish to see you for? May 26 16:03:45 She wanted to see how I am... if I'm finding it tough them having babies... she's hit that very emotional stage May 26 16:03:53 * Molly nods May 26 16:04:01 I do not look forward to that at all! May 26 16:04:17 Its challenging, certainly May 26 16:05:07 I know you’ll be there for me though... May 26 16:05:15 * Morgan nods May 26 16:05:19 Yes, I will May 26 16:05:51 -Are- you finding it tough? May 26 16:07:40 A little bit perhaps May 26 16:10:29 what is troubling you? May 26 16:12:12 All of it, frankly May 26 16:12:48 * Molly nods sadly May 26 16:12:58 You miss them greatly today? May 26 16:15:00 * Morgan nods May 26 16:15:04 Aye, I do May 26 16:16:17 that’s understandable. If you need time by yourself, I will understand May 26 16:17:37 * Morgan shakes his head May 26 16:17:39 Not at the moment May 26 16:18:27 * Molly nods May 26 16:18:43 They’re all strong and healthy, at least that is not a worry May 26 16:19:28 * Morgan nods May 26 16:19:30 Thanks to you May 26 16:22:15 I would have frozen if it weren’t for you... and your dream of Hope May 26 16:22:47 * Morgan nods, frowning May 26 16:23:17 * Molly looks at him May 26 16:23:34 Do not be modest, my love, you played your part in saving her May 26 16:26:16 Perhaps May 26 16:28:16 * Molly nods, walking with him May 26 16:28:27 Will we let Mama have the boys? May 26 16:28:52 Can you give me a reason not to? May 26 16:29:56 No, I cannot May 26 16:32:21 * Morgan nods May 26 16:32:29 Tomorrow would be best, as it is Emil’s birthday on Saturday, then your Father’s on Sunday, and we’ll leave on Monday May 26 16:32:45 * Morgan nods May 26 16:32:49 Alright then May 26 16:33:05 * Molly nods, smiling May 26 16:33:19 I am not sure what I’ll do a whole day without them May 26 16:33:59 No, nor do I May 26 16:34:15 * Molly squeezes his hand gently May 26 16:34:35 We’ll do it again, nearer the end of my pregnancy, when things are easier... May 26 16:36:22 * Morgan nods May 26 16:36:26 yes May 26 16:37:14 * Molly smiles gently “Then we won’t be at a loss for what to do at all” May 26 16:38:44 No, I don't imagine we will May 26 16:39:22 * Molly kisses his knuckles. This makes Emil laugh “Mah!” May 26 16:40:40 * Morgan smiles, bouncing the boy May 26 16:41:17 * Molly smiles May 26 16:41:28 He makes you smile oft, you know? May 26 16:41:38 * Morgan nods May 26 16:41:44 Aye he does May 26 16:42:13 I am so glad we adopted him May 26 16:43:13 * Morgan nods May 26 16:43:17 Oh me too, definitely May 26 16:43:44 He was a little piece of our family we did not know we were missing May 26 16:43:54 * Morgan nods May 26 16:45:03 * Molly puts his hand on her bump May 26 16:45:16 And then there was another piece May 26 16:45:21 * Morgan nods May 26 16:46:09 Your Mother asked me if we would hope for another boy next time May 26 16:47:17 Oh? May 26 16:47:56 Heir and a spare... like she’d had, and your grandmother had, and Lisette had had May 26 16:49:12 It'd settle some nerves May 26 16:49:23 It would... May 26 16:49:53 But... May 26 16:50:03 * Molly nods, smiling a little May 26 16:50:05 But. May 26 16:51:02 You want a girl next May 26 16:51:10 I do, yes May 26 16:52:23 * Morgan nods May 26 16:52:48 But you’d prefer another boy? May 26 16:53:31 * Morgan shrugs May 26 16:53:35 Not especially May 26 16:53:44 * Molly nods, smiling May 26 16:53:52 I did hear an old wives tale... May 26 16:54:45 Oh? May 26 16:54:52 * Molly smiles May 26 16:55:12 Boys are made on a woman’s back, and girls on a man’s back... May 26 16:56:54 That's got to be nonsense May 26 16:57:07 * Molly shrugs, smiling May 26 16:57:16 It has worked for Hirschen. May 26 16:58:50 Coincidence May 26 16:59:41 Perhaps we’ll see... eight babies, and the sparkliness helps us know when it occurred... May 26 17:00:04 * Morgan nods May 26 17:00:08 Perhaps we will May 26 17:00:43 I’d ask Inga, but I’m not sure she could pinpoint the occasion... or position. May 26 17:02:02 No, I wouldn't imagine so May 26 17:03:01 * Molly smiles, looking happy and distracted as they go along May 26 17:06:21 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 26 17:27:19 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 26 17:29:36 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined May 26 18:19:31 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined May 26 18:20:09 Perhaps we’ll see... eight babies, and the sparkliness helps us know when it occurred... May 26 18:20:09 * Morgan nods May 26 18:20:09 Perhaps we will May 26 18:20:09 I’d ask Inga, but I’m not sure she could pinpoint the occasion... or position. May 26 18:20:09 No, I wouldn't imagine so May 26 18:20:11 * Molly smiles, looking happy and distracted as they go along May 26 18:24:10 *they get to Heinzharold’s yard before she glances at him with a smile “maybe we should start practicing to make a girl soon, for when the time comes” May 26 18:24:25 Aye maybe May 26 18:26:17 * Molly nods a little, and goes on in to the house through the door that’s been propped open May 26 18:26:49 * Morgan follows her in May 26 18:29:41 *Ma has the others all sat around with hot drinks, and comes to them. She puts her hand on Molly belly “Look at you, blooming along! This is going to be a big babby” May 26 18:29:54 * Molly blushes May 26 18:31:20 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around May 26 18:32:25 *Ma lets go, and looks to HH* Now, when are you going to get Inga like this? We’re all waiting May 26 18:34:38 HH grins: Mebbie I’m waitin’ we got the privacy of our own place? May 26 18:36:15 *Ma gives him a look, nothing more, but HH looks deeply uncomfortable at it* May 26 18:36:28 * Morgan smirks a little May 26 18:36:45 V: They do kissing, but Vati says that’s not how the seed gets in the Mama. May 26 18:36:55 [oh my god.] May 26 18:37:23 * Morgan smirks a little May 26 18:37:27 HH: Hey man, you still wanna go look at that thing in the forge? May 26 18:37:54 *Ma looks to Varick* He does, does he? Do you want a biscuit? May 26 18:37:57 $subtle$ May 26 18:38:01 Aye, alright May 26 18:38:15 HH: $self-preservation$ May 26 18:39:19 *HH gets up, kissing Inga’s cheek before going outside* May 26 18:39:36 * Morgan follows him out May 26 18:40:12 * Molly is now known as HH May 26 18:40:16 * HH grins May 26 18:40:28 Ah man, savin’ my bacon. May 26 18:42:46 Yeah, I kinda noticed May 26 18:43:04 * HH goes into the forge May 26 18:43:19 Check out this poker May 26 18:44:11 * Morgan goes to look May 26 18:44:12 * HH holds up a basic poker like Morgan has seen lots of times May 26 18:45:34 That's old May 26 18:46:07 * HH nods May 26 18:46:24 Yep. But now I showed ya something in the forge May 26 18:46:37 * Morgan chuckles May 26 18:47:57 She’s gonn’ keep goin’ for months May 26 18:48:28 Oh yeah, absolutely May 26 18:49:12 Then she’ll have her hands all over Inga too May 26 18:50:21 * Morgan nods May 26 18:50:28 Make a change from yours May 26 18:50:45 * HH grins May 26 18:51:03 Yeah... didn’t hear her complaining on the walk down May 26 18:51:46 I figured May 26 18:52:23 * HH chuckles “was a good morning so far” May 26 18:53:30 * Morgan nods May 26 18:53:34 Been a bit tough for us May 26 18:54:15 * HH looks at him “what’s going on?” May 26 18:55:24 Just a bit tough being at Sascha and Ottos' May 26 18:56:01 Mebbie take a break from it for a bit, spend sometime together May 26 18:56:15 Yeah maybe May 26 18:58:47 Still suffering from nightmares too? May 26 18:59:14 * Morgan nods May 26 19:00:11 Not good, man. Think we need to go get as close to drunk as we can? May 26 19:01:01 I don't know it'll help me any May 26 19:02:06 * HH nods, watching him May 26 19:02:33 are we starting to get a bit worried about you, man? May 26 19:02:58 I dunno, are we? May 26 19:04:19 lil bit, yeah. More so if I hadn’ heard from a lil bird that you and Molly were up late last night... May 26 19:04:59 * Morgan shrugs, looking at the forge May 26 19:05:04 'M ok May 26 19:07:02 * HH grabs his arm, pulling him in for a hug May 26 19:08:10 * Morgan leans against him quietly May 26 19:09:11 * HH puts a hand on the back of his neck, like Da used to May 26 19:10:29 * Morgan sighs May 26 19:10:32 I'll be alright May 26 19:11:09 Yeah. Could really do with a bit of divine intervention with yer dreams May 26 19:12:01 * Morgan shrugs May 26 19:12:17 Rather just have a break from it for a night May 26 19:12:40 only place ya get that is far away at sea May 26 19:13:42 Yeah, and that's not happening May 26 19:15:00 Dunno, man, she’s still got a few months... May 26 19:15:24 * Morgan shakes his head May 26 19:15:27 Too much to do May 26 19:16:39 * HH nods grimly May 26 19:17:22 Tried everything? Drink, tobacco, swiving, balm and... *he wiggles his fingers* May 26 19:20:01 That only deals with the physical effects... up here *he taps his temple* it makes no odds May 26 19:20:18 * HH nods, hefting the poker May 26 19:20:28 Could try giving it a stir in there... May 26 19:22:16 Rather not May 26 19:22:24 * HH nods May 26 19:22:28 Be a bit messy May 26 19:23:50 Also... hasn't worked any other time... May 26 19:24:22 * HH chuckles “What, any other time someone’s stuck a poker in yer brain?” May 26 19:25:34 Might I remind you of our encounter with the ice bastard... May 26 19:26:34 * HH grimaces “Must ya? Almost managed t’ forget about him” May 26 19:27:32 * Morgan shrugs May 26 19:27:40 Got my brain stirred plenty that day May 26 19:28:02 * HH nods May 26 19:28:31 Least you didn’ get called a Cock-sucking bastard. May 26 19:28:49 That is true May 26 19:29:08 Is not. They were married, and I never did that. May 26 19:30:45 * Morgan chuckles May 26 19:32:26 whatcha reck’n the chances are that we ne’er see it again? May 26 19:32:53 Slim to none May 26 19:34:10 * HH sighs May 26 19:34:32 Well next time we gonn’ be more ready, right? May 26 19:34:42 That's the plan May 26 19:35:46 Gonn’ train more at Hafenlohr, right? Just give me a few days to get settled in May 26 19:36:54 Yeah, we will May 26 19:37:22 * HH nods May 26 19:37:56 Still buildin’ that table? May 26 19:38:39 * Morgan nods May 26 19:38:42 Already got the timber for it May 26 19:39:28 * HH nods May 26 19:39:53 Looking forward to it, man. Gonn’ be sturdy, right? May 26 19:40:36 Possibly... might make it flimsy for the fun of it May 26 19:41:04 Expect to have to make another after th’ first day if ya do May 26 19:41:53 We'll see won't we May 26 19:42:42 y’ might do that to me, but ya wouldn’t do that to Ina, and you sure as hell would ne’er put thirteen at risk, so... May 26 19:43:01 So a warning sign first then May 26 19:43:49 * HH chuckles May 26 19:43:51 asshole May 26 19:44:29 That's been said before May 26 19:44:57 * HH nods May 26 19:45:25 wasn’ wring then, not wrong now. You hungry? May 26 19:45:32 Some, aye May 26 19:46:02 Let’s eat then May 26 19:46:46 * Morgan nods May 26 19:47:47 * HH pats his shoulder, heading indoors. May 26 19:48:42 * Morgan looks at the forge for a moment before following him May 26 19:49:03 *Ruth is waiting to ambush him* May 26 19:49:17 R: My Lord, when can I come to Hafenlohr again? May 26 19:50:29 * Morgan chuckles, putting an arm around her May 26 19:50:32 Keen already huh May 26 19:51:32 *Ruth nods* It was nice there May 26 19:51:52 *Inga and Molly exchange a glance* May 26 19:53:13 * Morgan nods May 26 19:53:25 I should imagine we can have you soon May 26 19:54:03 Ruth: Can I come before Heidi and Lord Zenchlerin’s wedding? May 26 19:55:19 [that's doable isn't it?] May 26 19:55:31 [yes... yes, that’s fine] May 26 19:56:08 Aye, I reckon so May 26 19:56:56 *Ruth looks excited, moving on to HH to ask how much she can have for a new dress* May 26 19:57:17 There won't be any fancy guests this time Ruthie, just us lot May 26 19:59:00 *Ruth nods* That’s okay, I’ll still come May 26 19:59:16 Ma: Ruth! May 26 20:00:28 *Ruth looks confused, like she’s not sure what she’s done wrong. Molly sips her coffee, her chair reclined enough that the saucer can rest on the top of her bump* May 26 20:00:58 * Morgan looks a little confused May 26 20:02:51 Ma: Ruth would love to come to spend time with you, not to flirt with gentlemen who should know better May 26 20:06:37 Ah, well, like I said, it'll just be us... May 26 20:07:58 *Ma nods. Ruth is blushing. Molly interrupts with * Frau Heinzharold, could we possibly eat now? Being pregnant has made me hungry all the time! May 26 20:08:56 *This is not the first time she’s used her pregnancy as a distraction, and the way she slowly rubs her bump to emphasise the point is also a distraction to him* May 26 20:09:25 * Morgan blinks a couple of times, looking to HeinzHarold May 26 20:09:40 $She'd have done your job well$ May 26 20:10:50 $playing innocent?$ May 26 20:11:44 *Ma immediately starts serving the food, making sure Molly is given hers first and encouraging her to eat, even though etiquette would dictate those things to be Morgan’s right* May 26 20:12:03 $Something like, yeah$ May 26 20:13:33 *Molly smiles happily as she eats a little, then when she’s swallowed she rubs her belly again, and says with a soft amusement “There now, little one, isn’t that better?” May 26 20:14:20 * Morgan smiles, eating quietly May 26 20:15:48 *They have a nice meal, the boys talking, and Ma enjoying having Emil on her lap. He as always is cute and smiley, touching her face and generally being exceptionally cute* May 26 20:16:29 *He guesses it’s almost time to leave to see Adalbrecht* May 26 20:17:12 Right, if you'll excuse me, I need to meet my father May 26 20:17:20 * HH is now known as Molly May 26 20:17:45 * Molly stands “I’ll walk to the gate with you, I need to stretch a little” May 26 20:18:24 * Morgan nods, moving toward the door May 26 20:18:31 * Molly comes with him May 26 20:19:03 * Morgan walks to the gate May 26 20:19:05 You alright? May 26 20:19:33 * Molly nods, glancing back to the house before she kisses his cheek “Just missing you, my love” May 26 20:21:13 * Morgan nods May 26 20:21:52 * Molly gently touches his cheek “I’m here for you. I love you.” May 26 20:22:03 And I you May 26 20:22:28 * Molly nods “I know you do, liebes herz. Come back to me, hmm?” May 26 20:23:56 * Morgan nods May 26 20:23:57 I will May 26 20:24:21 * Molly nods, watching him a moment before turning to go back in May 26 20:24:47 * Morgan sets off for the town May 26 20:40:07 *people greet him, bowing and curtsying. No one interrupts, and he’s soon on the green, the open space nice. Adalbrecht is stood there with Grunhelm May 26 20:40:25 * Morgan wanders over slowly May 26 20:40:27 My lord May 26 20:40:34 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht May 26 20:40:49 Thank you, Grunhelm, that will be all May 26 20:41:08 *The big man inclines his head to Morgan before leaving* May 26 20:42:24 * Morgan watches him go May 26 20:42:43 * Adalbrecht nods a little before saying May 26 20:42:57 how are you all this morning? May 26 20:43:36 Some better than others, but mostly alright May 26 20:44:04 Molly has not overdone it with Sascha, I hope? May 26 20:44:37 No, not at all May 26 20:45:52 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 20:46:08 Good. Do you still intend to leave on monday? May 26 20:46:24 * Morgan nods May 26 20:46:26 Yes, we do May 26 20:46:45 * Adalbrecht nods thoughtfully “Very well” May 26 20:47:53 * Morgan watches him curiously May 26 20:48:49 What memorial would you like? May 26 20:49:34 A plaque and a tree perhaps May 26 20:50:02 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 20:50:25 Your Mother suggested a bird bath might be a nice addition May 26 20:51:15 * Morgan nods slowly May 26 20:51:18 She'd have liked that May 26 20:52:02 * Adalbrecht nods, looking around May 26 20:52:24 In the centre of the green, or near the edge so it’s more subtle May 26 20:52:25 ? May 26 20:53:22 * Morgan looks toward the centre May 26 20:54:10 The centre I think... normally I'd say she'd prefer it somewhere discreet but... she'd want the townsfolk to be able to enjoy the birds... May 26 20:55:16 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 20:55:21 Centre it is May 26 20:55:35 * Morgan nods May 26 20:57:26 When do you want it done? May 26 20:57:55 How long do you need to organise it? May 26 20:58:44 A day or two. Do you want to plant the tree yourself? May 26 20:58:55 * Morgan nods May 26 20:58:58 I'd like to, yes May 26 21:00:00 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 21:00:08 And a ceremony? May 26 21:01:00 I'm not entirely sure... May 26 21:02:07 think about it. Sunday would be appropriate, everyone will have gathered for church May 26 21:03:08 * Morgan nods May 26 21:03:15 That would make some sense May 26 21:04:16 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 21:05:42 What do you want the plaque to say? May 26 21:07:48 In loving memory of Dietlinde and Jana, forever in our hearts May 26 21:08:20 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 21:08:24 very well May 26 21:09:30 I think that'd be most suitable May 26 21:10:51 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 21:11:03 I thought you might want it more personal May 26 21:11:20 That is personal May 26 21:12:00 but it doesn’t have your name May 26 21:12:41 It isn't -my- memorial... we all lost them May 26 21:14:47 * Adalbrecht nods May 26 21:15:01 I will have someone start the engraving today May 26 21:15:32 * Morgan nods May 26 21:15:36 Thank you May 26 21:16:25 * Adalbrecht nods, looking around May 26 21:16:40 would you like to go for a drink? May 26 21:17:02 * Morgan nods May 26 21:17:05 Yes, I would May 26 21:19:01 * Adalbrecht nods, heading to the tavern. It’s fairly quiet, so Adalbrecht’s arrival is noticeable, even the tavern owner bowing. Adalbrecht orders Blokners before looking to Morgan May 26 21:19:20 Blokers please May 26 21:21:23 *They get served them, and Adalbrecht finds seats* Your Grandfather liked these seats May 26 21:21:54 * Morgan looks around May 26 21:21:58 Did he? May 26 21:23:04 * Adalbrecht nods, then smiles. He moves his chair back before looking under the table “Mmhmm, still here.” May 26 21:23:20 What's that? May 26 21:24:25 Initals, carved in May 26 21:25:56 * Morgan looks surprised May 26 21:25:58 Yours?! May 26 21:26:11 * Adalbrecht frowns “No!” May 26 21:26:27 Whose? May 26 21:27:03 My uncle Jeremias, and then your uncle Hans. May 26 21:27:53 So... in keeping with tradition... we should get Edward under the table with a knife... May 26 21:29:43 I doubt he would be willing May 26 21:30:25 I'm not so sure... May 26 21:32:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 26 21:53:48 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client)