**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jun 13 19:14:20 2025 Jun 13 19:14:20 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 13 19:17:12 *He sniffs Emil’s foot* Jun 13 19:17:12 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 13 19:17:12 Not the same is it Jun 13 19:17:12 *He licks Emil’s skin Jun 13 19:17:12 Good boy Jun 13 19:17:15 *Ballard curls up on Morgan’s feet, and he often would back then when Morgan held Jana by the fire, times when Dietlinde needed her lap free for whatever she was stitching Jun 13 19:17:17 * Morgan rocks gently Jun 13 19:17:19 *It’s peaceful, for at least two minutes, until the others return. The boys are chatty, and Molly has Florrie on her hip, which is getting more difficult due to her bump Jun 13 19:17:21 * Morgan opens his eyes to watch them Jun 13 19:17:23 * Molly looks happy surrounded by children, and Florrie and she are chatting about herbs. She takes them through to the bedrooms, and Ballard just watches them go from his spot on the floor Jun 13 19:18:08 * Morgan strokes the dogs head Jun 13 19:19:30 * Molly comes back “the children wish you to say goodnight to them...” Jun 13 19:20:27 * Morgan nods, getting up carefully Jun 13 19:21:05 * Molly smiles Jun 13 19:21:28 Would you like me to take Emil, or do you wish to put him in his crib yourself? Jun 13 19:22:58 I'll put him in Jun 13 19:23:44 * Molly nods, crouching down and calling the dog. He goes to her happily, and she fusses him Jun 13 19:24:09 * Morgan takes Emil through to put him in the crib Jun 13 19:24:53 *he doesn’t stir Jun 13 19:25:42 * Morgan goes to the other children Jun 13 19:26:36 *they’re all laid in bed waiting for him. They each look so pleased to see him Jun 13 19:27:16 Well now... Jun 13 19:29:50 V: we waited for you Jun 13 19:30:17 * Morgan nods, stroking his forehead Jun 13 19:30:29 Thank you... Jun 13 19:33:05 V: *he smiles* will you take us on the lake tomorrow? Jun 13 19:33:51 * Morgan nods slowly Jun 13 19:34:04 Yes, but you'll need to be -very- good and not rock the boat Jun 13 19:34:54 V: We will be, Vati Jun 13 19:35:32 * Morgan nods Jun 13 19:35:38 Alright then, lets get you off to sleep Jun 13 19:37:32 *varick smiles* goodnight, Vati Jun 13 19:38:43 Goodnight son Jun 13 19:38:57 Jacques: Good night Jun 13 19:40:49 Goodnight Jacques, sleep well Jun 13 19:41:14 F: Ballhead, kiss? Jun 13 19:43:10 * Morgan smiles, moving to kiss her forehead Jun 13 19:43:54 *She smiles, closing her eyes* love you bye Jun 13 19:44:08 Love you too sweetheart Jun 13 19:44:20 * Morgan straightens up, looking them all over before retreating to the doorway Jun 13 19:44:56 *they all look content and ready to sleep Jun 13 19:46:55 * Morgan says goodnight before quietly leaving Jun 13 19:48:10 * Molly is sat in the chair. Ballard has his head against her belly Jun 13 19:50:33 Are you alright? Jun 13 19:50:46 * Morgan shrugs Jun 13 19:50:51 I'll be alright Jun 13 19:52:07 * Molly nods , stroking the dog Jun 13 19:52:52 I will get changed for dinner then, my love Jun 13 19:54:48 Alright love Jun 13 19:55:52 * Molly gets up, kissing his cheek when she passes Jun 13 19:57:28 * Morgan crouches down, fussing the dogg Jun 13 20:00:35 *He has time, so he decides to take Ballard out for a walk. it’s still nice and warm, but it feels a little off, like a storm is coming. They walk for half an hour, which will give him time to quickly clean up before dinner. Molly isn’t there, but he can still smell her pregnant scent when he passes the dress she’s changed out of Jun 13 20:01:56 * Morgan frowns, getting himself cleaned and dressed Jun 13 20:03:28 *he manages this without interruption* Jun 13 20:05:02 * Morgan moves to look out of a window Jun 13 20:06:44 *it looks okay, but something in that salt water in his sailor’s veins tell him it’s going to change* Jun 13 20:07:28 * Morgan scowls, looking at the horizon Jun 13 20:09:19 *it’s still clear Jun 13 20:11:35 * Morgan sighs Jun 13 20:12:34 *the clock on the mantle reads ten to seven* Jun 13 20:12:55 [love? Its time to head down] Jun 13 20:13:47 [I am here already, my darling] Jun 13 20:14:31 [oh. Alright, I'll be down shortly] Jun 13 20:15:46 [alright] Jun 13 20:16:20 * Morgan brushes himself off, heading down toward the dining room Jun 13 20:18:11 *The others are all in the antechamber. Molly is in the dress Elsie had given her, and Edward has his hands on her belly. As it has before, possessiveness flares* Jun 13 20:18:27 * Morgan frowns, looking away Jun 13 20:19:56 *Molly laughs at whatever Edward says. Claudia is watching Morgan* Jun 13 20:20:08 C: $you good?$ Jun 13 20:20:51 $Difficult, thats all$ Jun 13 20:22:09 C: $need to talk?$ Jun 13 20:23:51 $Just possessive, thats all$ Jun 13 20:24:50 HH must have been watching, because he gestures: $go be possessive with her, man. Makes me feel better$ Jun 13 20:25:10 * Morgan frowns a little, moving closer to her Jun 13 20:26:57 * Molly smiles at him Jun 13 20:27:34 My love? Edward was wondering if it was extra padding! Jun 13 20:28:28 Why? Jun 13 20:30:03 *Edward smiles* She’s gotten much bigger recently. It appears it is all a beautiful baby bump though. Jun 13 20:30:22 *Mina isn’t paying attention, she’s talking with Inga and Uinise* Jun 13 20:30:36 * Molly blushes, smiling Jun 13 20:31:25 * Morgan nods, putting his hand on her bump Jun 13 20:33:20 * Molly looks up at him, blushing more. Edward takes a step back Jun 13 20:34:10 [That feels nice. Your son.] Jun 13 20:34:32 * Morgan nods a little Jun 13 20:34:39 [I was feeling possessive] Jun 13 20:36:09 [You do not need to, you are the only man for me...] Jun 13 20:36:29 *The footman opens the door* Jun 13 20:38:58 * Morgan nods a little Jun 13 20:41:19 * Molly lets the others go ahead, then puts her hand over his before saying “A little possessiveness is always very attractive though” Jun 13 20:43:24 * Morgan nods Jun 13 20:44:31 * Molly smiles “Tomorrow night, when we go dancing, I’ll show you some of my own, if you like?” Jun 13 20:47:24 * Morgan nods Jun 13 20:47:40 Aye, that'd be nice Jun 13 20:48:51 * Molly nods Jun 13 20:49:28 I keep it well hidden Jun 13 20:51:37 * Morgan nods Jun 13 20:51:39 mostly Jun 13 20:52:03 * Molly smiles “You like to see it though?” Jun 13 20:53:12 * Morgan nods Jun 13 20:53:13 aye Jun 13 20:54:45 * Molly smiles, going on her tiptoes to whisper “It’s because I’m besotted with you.” Jun 13 20:55:19 And I you Jun 13 20:55:38 * Molly kisses his cheek “thank you.” Jun 13 20:56:23 * Morgan nods a little Jun 13 20:57:52 I needed to hear that Jun 13 20:58:54 Oh? Jun 13 21:00:19 It’s good to know you still are Jun 13 21:01:13 * Morgan nods Jun 13 21:01:15 Definitely Jun 13 21:02:45 * Molly smiles warmly, looking so fond of him Jun 13 21:02:54 I pray that never changes Jun 13 21:03:08 I don't see that happening Jun 13 21:05:03 Nor for me, not ever. Jun 13 21:07:26 * Morgan nods Jun 13 21:07:29 Come on then Jun 13 21:07:56 *Adalbrecht says loudly “Are you dining out there, or at the table?!” Jun 13 21:08:14 I didn't realise out here was an option Jun 13 21:09:31 Ad: It is not. Jun 13 21:10:04 * Morgan rolls his eyes, moving toward the door Jun 13 21:10:07 Then why ask? Jun 13 21:10:44 Ad: Jun 13 21:10:51 I was making a point Jun 13 21:12:03 * Morgan nods a little, pulling out a chair for Molly Jun 13 21:12:33 Thank you, my love Jun 13 21:13:07 * Morgan nods before sitting down Jun 13 21:17:50 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 13 21:21:44 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 13 21:22:48 * Morgan nods before sitting down Jun 13 21:24:07 *The meal goes well. Molly is chatty, looking happy. It’s about half way through when HH gestures $guess you pressed the Cheerful Wife button!$ Jun 13 21:25:05 $guess so$ Jun 13 21:26:19 HH: $good to see, man$ Jun 13 21:27:28 * Morgan nods a little Jun 13 21:27:38 *Uinise is talking about how she is planning to display the information about Theah Main. Claudia eats quietly, but looks at ease sat beside Uinise* Jun 13 21:30:06 The children have asked me to take them out onto the lake tomorrow Jun 13 21:31:01 Ad: I have no objections Jun 13 21:32:35 Alice: Will Florrie want to? Jun 13 21:33:06 I'm not sure, it was Varick asked Jun 13 21:34:14 *Alice nods, but Edward’s micro expression shows worry* Jun 13 21:37:59 It'll be fine Jun 13 21:39:31 *Edward just nods, eating* Jun 13 21:39:34 Mina: Jun 13 21:39:55 Will you take them in their new boats when you return home, Morgan? Jun 13 21:40:28 * Morgan nods Jun 13 21:40:38 Aye, Varicks already been asking about it Jun 13 21:42:15 HH: Gonna take one kid each, and race across the lake, right? Jun 13 21:43:25 Thats the plan Jun 13 21:44:11 C: $we’ll have to pry him away from his new house$ Jun 13 21:44:27 Adalbrecht: I look forward to seeing that Jun 13 21:46:16 * Morgan nods Jun 13 21:47:31 * Molly smiles “Maybe your Father would like to race too, my love?” Jun 13 21:49:21 Adalbrecht nods: I could show Morgan and Heinzharold a thing or two about sailing Jun 13 21:49:39 * Molly giggles, and the others laugh too Jun 13 21:49:52 Oh really? Jun 13 21:50:48 Ad: Naturally Jun 13 21:51:56 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 13 21:52:45 HH grins: Happy to test that, my Lord Jun 13 21:57:02 * Molly touches her leg to his beneath the table before frowning slightly and moving it back. Meanwhile she’s chatting about Verity and Morgan taking a walk Jun 13 21:57:44 [what's wrong?] Jun 13 21:58:19 [I didn’t want to pressure you] Jun 13 21:59:08 [its fine] Jun 13 22:00:03 * Molly nods slightly as she returns her leg to his Jun 13 22:00:48 V: just around the gardens will be nice. I will miss my boy when he’s gone Jun 13 22:00:51 * Morgan eats a little Jun 13 22:02:32 *the rest of the meal goes smoothly. Adalbrecht, Edward, and Christopher are going to drink port, the ladies are going to practice dancing in the music room Jun 13 22:30:19 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)