**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jun 14 14:08:36 2025 Jun 14 14:08:36 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 14 14:11:42 * Morgan * 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 14 14:11:42 [what's wrong?] Jun 14 14:11:42 [I didn’t want to pressure you] Jun 14 14:11:42 [its fine] Jun 14 14:11:42 * Molly nods slightly as she returns her leg to his Jun 14 14:11:45 V: just around the gardens will be nice. I will miss my boy when he’s gone Jun 14 14:11:49 * Morgan eats a little Jun 14 14:11:51 *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 14 14:13:25 *Verity waits for Morgan* Jun 14 14:14:04 * Morgan goes to her Jun 14 14:15:37 * Molly is now known as Verity Jun 14 14:16:05 Are you ready, dear boy? Jun 14 14:16:19 * Morgan nods Jun 14 14:16:21 Yes mother Jun 14 14:18:34 * Verity takes a coat from the footman in the hall, and they go outside. Sunset is approaching, but the servants tell him they’ve lit lanterns in the gardens Jun 14 14:19:01 * Morgan nods, thanking them Jun 14 14:20:17 *its still warm, warmer than it ought to be for the hour. He can see some clouds on the far horizon* Jun 14 14:20:28 * Morgan sniffs the air Jun 14 14:21:31 *it smells stormy* Jun 14 14:21:43 Is something the matter? Jun 14 14:22:27 Smells like a storms coming Jun 14 14:24:03 * Verity nods Jun 14 14:24:07 it does Jun 14 14:25:05 Less than ideal Jun 14 14:25:36 * Verity nods Jun 14 14:25:48 Will the children be scared? Jun 14 14:26:06 Tough to say... Jun 14 14:28:05 * Verity nods Jun 14 14:28:48 Of course, you may have more staff to help with the children. Maggie is young, she may need more support Jun 14 14:29:33 Possibly... perhaps they'll sleep through it Jun 14 14:30:34 * Verity nods, smiling. They start to walk Jun 14 14:31:01 Edward used to be scared, do you remember? He’d often end up in your bed in the nursery Jun 14 14:31:27 * Morgan nods Jun 14 14:31:48 I wonder if he's still bothered by them? Jun 14 14:33:31 I do not know, perhaps you could ask this evening when you spend time together? Jun 14 14:33:51 * Morgan nods Jun 14 14:33:54 I shall do Jun 14 14:35:02 * Verity smiles, walking past the lavender Jun 14 14:35:13 Have you enjoyed your visit here? Jun 14 14:35:51 * Morgan nods Jun 14 14:35:58 Mostly, yes... its been challenging at times Jun 14 14:37:28 * Verity nods Jun 14 14:37:44 Molly’s illness must have been a great worry Jun 14 14:39:34 She was just tired mother... sometimes when we have to exert ourselves in that way, its like when we exert ourselves physically... its tiring Jun 14 14:41:31 But we must protect the baby. she shouldn’t be allowed to exert herself too much Jun 14 14:41:52 * Morgan nods Jun 14 14:41:54 I know mother Jun 14 14:43:53 That little one... he’s the culmination of so many hopes Jun 14 14:44:06 * Morgan nods Jun 14 14:44:07 I know Jun 14 14:46:56 * Verity smiles “Are you very excited?” Jun 14 14:47:23 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 14 14:47:33 I am rather... worried, obviously, but yes Jun 14 14:48:29 What worries you so? Molly will have the best care for her confinement Jun 14 14:51:50 Sometimes I worry I will have it all snatched from me again Jun 14 14:57:43 * Verity nods Jun 14 14:57:53 It must feel precarious Jun 14 15:02:55 * Morgan nods Jun 14 15:02:56 Very Jun 14 15:04:20 * Verity nods Jun 14 15:04:38 I felt that when I was increasing with Edward Jun 14 15:11:04 Its quite scary Jun 14 15:12:27 * Verity nods Jun 14 15:12:47 You must try to have faith, dear boy. Jun 14 15:16:03 I'm trying to mother Jun 14 15:16:59 * Verity squeezes his arm “I pray for you, Molly, and the boys every day” Jun 14 15:18:32 Thank you mother Jun 14 15:20:10 * Verity continues walking with him. They look at the much healthier and blossom-covered plants, and talk easily. The sun has set when she says Jun 14 15:20:40 Dear boy, when you were away, didn’t you miss being here in your family home? Jun 14 15:21:22 * Morgan frowns Jun 14 15:21:45 Once the pain started to dull a little, yes Jun 14 15:22:59 * Verity nods Jun 14 15:23:23 I wish I could have taken care of you then. I felt like I had failed you. Jun 14 15:23:36 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 14 15:23:57 I'm sorry mother... it was just too... -big- Jun 14 15:25:22 You do know that I would have come to see you in Avalon had you invited me? I could have met you in Carlson Jun 14 15:25:31 Carleon * Jun 14 15:25:58 I just... couldn't... Jun 14 15:27:46 * Verity nods Jun 14 15:27:55 Do you regret it? Jun 14 15:29:38 Aside from it bringing me to Molly... yes Jun 14 15:29:52 * Verity nods Jun 14 15:30:14 What would you have done differently, if Molly would be here regardless? Jun 14 15:30:25 I don't know... I struggle with what ifs Jun 14 15:31:02 * Verity nods Jun 14 15:31:17 We should have tried harder to find you Jun 14 15:31:58 No-one was finding me mother Jun 14 15:33:29 Yensid could have, eventually Jun 14 15:34:37 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 14 15:34:43 He got close, but didn't find me Jun 14 15:36:13 We did not send him. Heinzharold was adamant you’d come back when you were ready Jun 14 15:40:06 I know you didn't Jun 14 15:41:36 We just wanted you back, so much Jun 14 15:41:45 I know mother... I'm sorry Jun 14 15:42:46 * Verity opens her arms Jun 14 15:43:07 You’re back now, and you’ve brought us so many more people to love too Jun 14 15:43:57 * Morgan nods, moving to hug her Jun 14 15:44:51 * Verity hugs him “You’re a good son, Morgan, and I am proud to have you” Jun 14 15:45:12 Thank you mother, but I've not been nearly so good as a son as you deserve Jun 14 15:48:55 You have been true to yourself, and guided by your principles and your love Jun 14 15:50:46 Even so, I've caused you a great deal of heartache Jun 14 15:51:29 * Verity smiles gently Jun 14 15:52:18 Being a parent is always full of heartache, dear boy, but joy too. That’s what makes it so important. Jun 14 15:53:50 I suppose so Jun 14 16:01:15 Edward has caused me heartaches too, as your Father and Uncle did for your Grandmother Jun 14 16:02:29 I worry for him Jun 14 16:03:26 * Verity nods Jun 14 16:03:36 as do I Jun 14 16:04:33 We can only support him as best we can Jun 14 16:05:13 * Verity nods Jun 14 16:05:21 It is what family is for Jun 14 16:05:58 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:05:59 aye Jun 14 16:08:03 Your father will be wondering where we are Jun 14 16:11:49 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:11:51 Lets get you back Jun 14 16:13:23 *Adalbrecht looks happy to see his wife, he’s just leaving the the dining room with Edward and HH* Jun 14 16:14:14 Father... Jun 14 16:15:35 Ad: *He offers Verity his arm* did you have a good walk? Jun 14 16:16:40 *he asks Morgan * Jun 14 16:16:53 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:16:56 It was very peaceful Jun 14 16:18:23 * Verity nods Jun 14 16:18:39 Ad: I am retiring. We will see you at breakfast Jun 14 16:19:31 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:19:32 Yes father Jun 14 16:19:52 *They go* Jun 14 16:20:02 * Verity is now known as Edward Jun 14 16:20:21 Heinzharold and I were going to see how the dancing is progressing Jun 14 16:20:55 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:20:58 I'll join you Jun 14 16:22:42 * Edward walks that way. HH gestures $you good?$ Jun 14 16:22:58 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 14 16:23:07 I reckon there's a storm coming Jun 14 16:24:44 HH: I was thinkin’ that Jun 14 16:26:04 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:26:09 Not sure how the children will handle it Jun 14 16:27:24 HH: Varick can get a bit scared, can’t he? Jun 14 16:27:57 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:28:00 Yeah I think so Jun 14 16:29:19 HH looks to Edward: Florrie. Jun 14 16:29:20 ? Jun 14 16:29:34 * Edward shrugs slightly “I have no idea.” Jun 14 16:30:02 Be worth asking Alice... mothers said we can commandeer more staff to help Jun 14 16:32:11 Yes, I will ask Jun 14 16:33:21 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:35:30 *they get to the music room to much laughter. HH looks at Morgan* Oh man, it’s a good sound but... Jun 14 16:36:06 * Morgan nods Jun 14 16:36:08 quite Jun 14 16:37:44 * Edward smiles “It sounds like fun to me” Jun 14 16:38:54 *From inside, he hears Uinise say* No, squeeze at the end of each roll Jun 14 16:41:14 * Edward doesn’t knock, he just opens the door. The ladies, except Claudia, are trying to copy the dancing style From Capperlucia That Morgan briefly saw at the party on their final evening. It does seem to involve hip rolling and it’s surprising that Mina would be involved in what can only be described as quite a sensual sort of dancing Jun 14 16:42:38 *Molly is the first to notice them, and coughs to alert the others. There’s blushing, but HH is grinning, and Edward just looks amused* Jun 14 16:44:45 Please do not let us interrupt... Jun 14 16:45:03 [ummm... we weren’t expecting you] Jun 14 16:45:20 U: I can teach you also. Men can dance this. Jun 14 16:46:19 [some people clearly never learned how to knock] Jun 14 16:48:10 No, I like to watch... *this makes Mina move to the piano and sit, though Morgan can see her blushing* Jun 14 16:48:19 [are you staying?] Jun 14 16:48:31 [looks like it I think] Jun 14 16:48:40 HH: $someone needs to get a room$ Jun 14 16:49:04 *Mina starts to play* Jun 14 16:49:33 If everyone is well, I have arrangements with my brother Jun 14 16:49:50 [oh... I'd forgotten about that] Jun 14 16:50:01 HH: I’m ‘appy to stay here with all these pretty ladies... Jun 14 16:50:20 [it’s fine, my love. I’ll see you at bedtime?] Jun 14 16:51:07 [yes love] Jun 14 16:54:14 * Edward goes to Mina, and crouches down so he can talk to her eye to eye. Whatever he whispers, she seems to really appreciate it because her courtly expression drops, and she looks at him with admiration and love openly Jun 14 16:54:33 * Morgan watches them quietly Jun 14 16:56:43 * Edward kisses her forehead. It’s tender, but almost paternal. Molly is watching them too, but then looks away Jun 14 16:57:57 [I'm sorry my issues are causing you distress] Jun 14 16:59:13 [I love you, liebling] Jun 14 16:59:20 * Edward comes to Morgan Jun 14 16:59:24 [and I you] Jun 14 16:59:34 Where do you want to do it? Jun 14 16:59:51 My office? Jun 14 16:59:56 HH: $stables, brothel, outside...$ Jun 14 17:00:16 * Edward nods “do you have your sketch book?” Jun 14 17:01:05 No, just need to grab it Jun 14 17:01:33 * Edward bids the others goodnight Jun 14 17:02:11 * Morgan does likewise before going to get his sketchbook Jun 14 17:02:58 * Edward follows him, assuming he meant the Veisgraf Wing office, not the old house me in the east wing Jun 14 17:03:06 one * Jun 14 17:03:31 I'm not sure I've got a desk... Jun 14 17:04:51 * Edward nods “lead the way then” Jun 14 17:05:55 * Morgan nods, heading to the Veisgraf wing to collect the book before heading to the office Jun 14 17:07:04 *They get set up easily, and Edward takes a seat.* Cards, or sketches first? Jun 14 17:09:14 Quick game of cards I think Jun 14 17:10:34 * Edward nods, pushing the cards for Morgan to deal. He sips his brandy, looking distracted but pleased with himself Jun 14 17:11:25 * Morgan shuffles before dealing Jun 14 17:11:33 What's got you looking like the cat that got the cream? Jun 14 17:12:26 * Edward smiles Jun 14 17:12:29 My wife. Jun 14 17:13:19 Oh? Jun 14 17:14:32 She delights me. Jun 14 17:15:23 * Morgan nods Jun 14 17:15:25 good Jun 14 17:16:48 * Edward nods “She’s very special” Jun 14 17:17:10 * Morgan nods, glancing at the fireplace to start a fire going Jun 14 17:17:17 Yes she is. We are all very lucky Jun 14 17:18:27 * Edward nods Jun 14 17:18:51 Never let me forget that in the years ahead. Jun 14 17:19:27 * Morgan nods Jun 14 17:19:30 I'll do my best Jun 14 17:20:10 And I will do the same for you Jun 14 17:20:31 good Jun 14 17:22:06 * Edward nods, taking his cards Jun 14 17:22:32 How was Mother? Jun 14 17:23:20 * Morgan frowns, sighing Jun 14 17:23:40 She seems to be struggling still with my time away Jun 14 17:24:14 * Edward nods Jun 14 17:24:30 Our parents have regrets Jun 14 17:25:37 * Morgan nods sadly Jun 14 17:25:41 Aye they do Jun 14 17:27:17 You need to let them come to peace with it Jun 14 17:29:45 I don't see that its me stopping them Jun 14 17:31:32 It’ll take some time Jun 14 17:35:11 * Morgan nods Jun 14 17:35:13 I expect so Jun 14 17:35:26 I just... -hate- that I make mother feel like she failed as a parent Jun 14 17:35:56 * Edward nods Jun 14 17:36:32 We will reassure her that she did not. You were able to return because you knew her love would be here. Jun 14 17:37:34 * Morgan nods a little Jun 14 17:39:13 So tell her that. Tell her you missed her, tell her you thought of her all the time. You were apart, but you never stopped loving her. Jun 14 17:39:45 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jun 14 17:41:50 You think I only know how to handle women romantically? Jun 14 17:42:37 Don't be daft, it doesn't suit you Jun 14 17:42:46 * Edward chuckles Jun 14 17:42:55 I’ll take that as a rare compliment Jun 14 17:44:41 * Morgan nods Jun 14 17:44:43 Close enough I suppose Jun 14 17:45:29 * Edward nods. They play a couple of hands, but Morgan seems to be winning Jun 14 17:46:32 Anxious? Jun 14 17:47:14 About? Jun 14 17:48:50 The sketches Jun 14 17:49:54 * Edward considers it Jun 14 17:49:56 No Jun 14 17:51:35 * Morgan nods Jun 14 17:51:39 Alright then... shall we? Jun 14 17:53:46 * Edward nods, putting the cards aside Jun 14 17:54:40 * Morgan nods, emptying his glass before refilling it and putting the sketchbook on the desk Jun 14 17:55:26 * Edward watches him Jun 14 17:55:58 I’ll wait for you to find the right page, you mentioned there were things in here you’d prefer to keep private Jun 14 17:56:18 * Morgan nods, flicking through to find the right page Jun 14 17:59:40 * Edward looks at the drawings quietly. He doesn’t look as grim or tortured by it like last time Jun 14 18:01:15 * Morgan watches him quietly Jun 14 18:02:46 * Edward gets through all of them, right to the last of Dietlinde, Jana, Sascha and Otto outside the cottage. He quietly says “I’m sorry.” Jun 14 18:05:06 * Morgan nods Jun 14 18:05:07 I know Jun 14 18:05:34 I wasn’t talking to you. Jun 14 18:06:18 * Morgan nods, frowning Jun 14 18:23:16 The resemblance is clear Jun 14 18:23:23 * Morgan nods Jun 14 18:23:43 Oh yes... close enough that Claudia asked me if I'd swived anyone when I left after the fire Jun 14 18:25:13 * Edward nods Jun 14 18:25:18 I recall... Jun 14 18:26:01 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jun 14 18:28:10 She was a beautiful girl. I am sorry I couldn’t see past the disparity of status to be the brother you deserved Jun 14 18:28:51 * Morgan nods Jun 14 18:28:58 I'm sorry I put everyone in such danger Jun 14 18:30:18 * Edward nods “I’m sorry that my actions in regards to your first marriage is making your second much more difficult” Jun 14 18:30:54 They're not... not really. Jun 14 18:32:08 * Edward looks at him frankly Jun 14 18:32:15 They are. Jun 14 18:32:44 How? Jun 14 18:38:23 They shape your nightmares Jun 14 18:39:23 No... the Nieblugen and their meddling does that Jun 14 18:40:37 And the way you have been today? Jun 14 18:41:05 From seeing a path where almost everyone I've ever loved dies Jun 14 18:41:24 I mean... yeah, you were a dick... Jun 14 18:42:14 Not from the graveyard then? Jun 14 18:43:09 It was hard... I particularly disliked being manipulated by your wife... Jun 14 18:46:15 when? Jun 14 18:52:28 The grave... its why we fell out Jun 14 18:53:26 I was talking about returning the ring today Jun 14 18:54:18 Ah... yes, that has been exceptionally difficult Jun 14 18:58:56 which is a strain Jun 14 18:59:52 * Morgan nods, sighing Jun 14 18:59:53 It is Jun 14 19:00:47 And I am sorry Jun 14 19:01:11 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:01:24 It was my choice to do that today. It isn't right she's without her ring Jun 14 19:01:39 no, it wasn’t Jun 14 19:04:37 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:09:43 * Edward gently closes the book Jun 14 19:09:55 what have you drawn since? Jun 14 19:10:40 Some of Molly... the boys... one of Zareen... things from my dreams... Jun 14 19:12:23 you must be keen to capture her pregnancy on paper Jun 14 19:13:43 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:13:46 I am, yes Jun 14 19:14:53 that’ll be easier at home no doubt Jun 14 19:15:40 Probably, aye. Not entirely sure when I'll next get chance though Jun 14 19:17:12 * Edward nods Jun 14 19:17:33 I was thinking of painting Mina enciente Jun 14 19:18:08 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:18:11 I think that'd be good Jun 14 19:25:29 * Edward nods Jun 14 19:26:00 Nude is unlikely, with her scarring Jun 14 19:26:27 Molly could reduce it... Jun 14 19:27:03 * Edward nods Jun 14 19:28:13 That would require her becoming party to that information Jun 14 19:29:15 Yes, it would Jun 14 19:30:14 which I am not opposed to... Jun 14 19:30:23 But... Jun 14 19:31:02 it seems you are Jun 14 19:31:24 * Morgan shrugs Jun 14 19:31:35 Not particularly, providing she doesn't go off the deep end like father... Jun 14 19:32:30 She won’t. I can lead her through any anxiety *he refills his glass* Jun 14 19:37:03 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:37:07 And mine? Jun 14 19:37:59 * Edward smiles faintly “That would be both abhorrent and illegal.” Jun 14 19:38:23 Do stop being a plank Jun 14 19:38:53 * Edward chuckles, sipping his drink Jun 14 19:39:03 What are your anxieties, brother? Jun 14 19:39:16 I meant... about telling her of -my- abilities... Jun 14 19:41:02 Why is that a concern for you? Jun 14 19:41:34 Well, most people are at least periphirally aware of healers... but -my- magic? Jun 14 19:42:10 Werewolves... Jun 14 19:43:06 I suppose Jun 14 19:45:14 I trust my wife to be good about it Jun 14 19:46:05 I hope you're right Jun 14 19:47:05 * Edward nods Jun 14 19:47:31 It should be done before she starts to get bigger? Jun 14 19:47:48 I would say so, yes... scars are... harder Jun 14 19:48:56 * Edward nods Jun 14 19:49:05 In July then? Jun 14 19:49:23 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:49:35 Though... be worth asking Molly, it may need to be before that Jun 14 19:49:57 * Edward nods Jun 14 19:50:08 I will speak with her Jun 14 19:50:21 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:50:23 Alright Jun 14 19:51:26 * Edward nods, finishing his drink Jun 14 19:51:41 Was there anything you wished to discuss? Jun 14 19:52:02 I don't think so... Jun 14 19:53:36 * Edward nods Jun 14 19:55:22 I am going to retire then. Thank you for this Jun 14 19:55:32 * Morgan nods Jun 14 19:55:34 You're welcome Jun 14 19:57:30 * Edward gets up Jun 14 19:57:43 I hope you sleep well, brother Jun 14 19:58:50 * Morgan nods, getting up and picking up his sketchbook Jun 14 19:58:55 Unlikely but I'm grateful for the thought Jun 14 20:00:09 * Edward hugs him before he goes Jun 14 20:01:13 * Morgan hugs him firmly before sitting back down Jun 14 20:02:24 * Edward shuts the door behind him Jun 14 20:03:33 * Morgan breathes out slowly, looking at the sketchbook Jun 14 20:06:00 *All those familiar pictures are still here. He notices in the one of Dietlinde pregnant and silhouetted by the window that her ring is missing, just as it had been when she’d died Jun 14 20:06:39 * Morgan frowns Jun 14 20:06:42 What the hell? Jun 14 20:09:53 *He’d had it the day she died because it was too tight. With hindsight, he’d put two and two together that she’d been pregnant, and that was probably why. Had she also had trouble with it during her pregnancy with Jana? Or had he just missed the detail when he was drawing her, distracted by her increasing labour pains? Jun 14 20:11:29 * Morgan frowns hard Jun 14 20:13:32 *There’s no one there to answer, but almost as if sensing it, he hears [My love, is all well?] Jun 14 20:14:56 [just... yes] Jun 14 20:16:08 [If you need me...] Jun 14 20:17:02 [only if you're not busy] Jun 14 20:17:56 [I am never too busy for you. Where are you?] Jun 14 20:18:39 [in my office] Jun 14 20:19:32 [I will be with you shortly] Jun 14 20:20:42 [alright love] Jun 14 20:21:42 * Edward is now known as Molly Jun 14 20:22:38 * Molly arrives about five minutes later. Her hair is down, and she has his robe over her shift, the tie both over and under her bump. She looks concerned Jun 14 20:23:19 Oh love I didn't realise you were getting ready for bed Jun 14 20:24:47 * Molly shakes her head “It’s of no moment” She comes to sit on the desk, just like she had here in the run up to the wedding Jun 14 20:25:52 Its been a hard day Jun 14 20:27:20 * Molly gently moves the sketch book and slides over to be in front of him Jun 14 20:27:27 It’s alright, I’m here Jun 14 20:29:03 Her ring is missing in the sketch Jun 14 20:29:38 Perhaps she was not wearing it? Jun 14 20:30:30 I mean... maybe. Maybe her fingers had swollen what with the pregnancy... Jun 14 20:32:20 * Molly nods Jun 14 20:32:32 It was early in the morning? Jun 14 20:33:49 fairly Jun 14 20:35:00 Her hands would have been warm, and that makes it worse... or perhaps she’d just washed them, and took it off for that. Perhaps it was tight to sleep in... Jun 14 20:35:54 Aye maybe Jun 14 20:37:59 Or perhaps you were distracted and rushed? *He -had- been distracted both by the pains and the desire her pregnancy had caused* Jun 14 20:38:25 Its still unlike me to miss a detail like -that- Jun 14 20:41:57 * Molly watches him Jun 14 20:42:05 tell me why it worries you so? Jun 14 20:43:02 * Morgan shrugs Jun 14 20:43:03 I don't know Jun 14 20:45:20 You are worried you were not paying enough attention to her? Or that she was not wearing her ring, and it was a sign she did not love you? Jun 14 20:48:05 I should have noticed Jun 14 20:49:36 perhaps it was just in that moment, only off for a few minutes. Jun 14 20:50:20 * Morgan shrugs Jun 14 20:50:21 maybe Jun 14 20:54:24 * Morgan looks to her, anguished Jun 14 20:54:34 How am I supposed to keep everyone safe if I miss important things like that? Jun 14 20:55:12 Oh my love, it was a long time ago, and it was a tiny detail at a monumental time Jun 14 20:57:12 * Morgan shrugs, looking away Jun 14 20:59:08 * Molly puts her hands on his shoulders Jun 14 20:59:14 Look at me, please. Jun 14 20:59:27 * Morgan does so reluctantly Jun 14 20:59:35 We are safe with you. Jun 14 21:00:40 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 14 21:01:03 We are. I trust you. Jun 14 21:02:26 * Morgan nods a little Jun 14 21:02:27 Alright Jun 14 21:04:31 * Molly kisses his forehead. She smells really nice Jun 14 21:05:21 Everything is alright... Jun 14 21:06:32 * Morgan nods, frowning Jun 14 21:06:50 * Molly pulls back Jun 14 21:07:01 Are you ready to retire? Jun 14 21:08:33 Yes love Jun 14 21:09:54 * Molly nods, getting down. She waits for him to get his things and extinguish the fire before leaving the office Jun 14 21:12:15 * Morgan follows her Jun 14 21:14:04 * Molly moves to walk beside him and they arrive in the Veisgraf Wing. There’s time to prepare for bed, and she’s in before him, wearing her shift. He doesn’t miss this detail, something that she’s done in the past when she’s thought he wouldn’t want her to be naked Jun 14 21:14:36 We should talk to Heinzharold tomorrow about Seb’s request Jun 14 21:17:22 * Morgan sighs Jun 14 21:19:39 I can do so, if you wish. It’s quite a sensitive thing Jun 14 21:21:12 Is it? Jun 14 21:22:24 Ma would be alone, does it seem beneath a Baronet’s station for his sister to be a companion to a Freiarr’s daughter, Will Ruth be close enough to Gentry to attend things... Politics. Jun 14 21:22:43 * Morgan sighs Jun 14 21:24:41 I suppose so Jun 14 21:25:16 * Molly nods, yawning Jun 14 21:25:28 Will you try some tobacco? Jun 14 21:26:26 I think I will Jun 14 21:27:19 * Molly nods, getting up to get it for him. The candlelight shines through her shift Jun 14 21:27:34 And the balm? Jun 14 21:28:00 aye Jun 14 21:29:43 * Molly brings both these things to him Jun 14 21:31:20 * Morgan thanks her, rubbing the balm under his nose before preparing the pipe Jun 14 21:32:35 *The balm smells of whatever would be most soothing. It’s been a while since he’s used it, so it may have changed* Jun 14 21:35:52 * Morgan nods a little to himself, getting the pipe ready Jun 14 21:38:28 * Molly holds out her hand for the balm Jun 14 21:45:33 * Morgan hands it to her, frowning Jun 14 21:49:41 * Molly sniffs it, then smiles, putting the lid on Jun 14 21:49:47 it has changed Jun 14 21:53:47 Has it? Jun 14 21:56:16 Yes, It smells like your shaving soap, Hafenlohr, and breastmilk Jun 14 21:59:34 Oh... Jun 14 21:59:47 that is a surprise? Jun 14 22:02:18 It is a bit, yes Jun 14 22:03:00 why? Jun 14 22:03:11 Just... didn't expect it Jun 14 22:04:40 It still smells of lavender, cinnamon, and a hint of rosewater, as you said in December? Jun 14 22:05:46 More or less Jun 14 22:06:53 * Molly nods, getting the sheets sorted around her “it has not changed?” Jun 14 22:07:48 A bit maybe Jun 14 22:08:44 In what way, my love? Jun 14 22:09:30 Bit more rosewater, bit less cinnamon Jun 14 22:10:49 me sighs, biting the lower corner of her lip Jun 14 22:11:00 smiles* Jun 14 22:11:06 I see... Jun 14 22:12:02 Do you? Jun 14 22:12:07 * Morgan lights the pipe Jun 14 22:13:44 The rosewater is because you get more comfort from me than before Jun 14 22:14:43 * Morgan nods Jun 14 22:14:51 That makes sense Jun 14 22:17:19 What is the cinnamon from? You’ve never said Jun 14 22:17:27 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 14 22:17:33 Apple pies at Foxcroft Jun 14 22:17:43 * Molly smiles Jun 14 22:17:49 That is sweet Jun 14 22:18:37 * Morgan nods, drawing on the pipe Jun 14 22:19:52 and everyone likes lavender Jun 14 22:20:08 * Morgan nods Jun 14 22:20:11 I had some outside the cottage Jun 14 22:20:15 *the tobacco works as it usually does* Jun 14 22:20:35 * Molly nods “It reminds you of being there” Jun 14 22:21:58 * Morgan nods Jun 14 22:22:07 Of how calm and happy I was Jun 14 22:23:00 * Molly nods, looking at the pipe Jun 14 22:23:12 It’s nice you have that reminder Jun 14 22:23:49 * Morgan nods a little Jun 14 22:23:51 I suppose Jun 14 22:25:01 * Molly sighs wistfully Jun 14 22:25:05 I miss the tobacco Jun 14 22:25:35 * Morgan nods Jun 14 22:25:39 I'm not surprised Jun 14 22:26:16 Once he is born, perhaps Jun 14 22:28:27 Aye, maybe Jun 14 22:29:22 I prefer it to drinking *she settles down in the bed, watching him* Jun 14 22:30:07 * Morgan nods, drawing on it again before putting it out Jun 14 22:30:37 Should I sing? Jun 14 22:32:50 * Morgan nods, getting undressed and into bed Jun 14 22:32:52 please Jun 14 22:35:21 * Molly starts to sing the Vesten song about singing the little bird to sleep, one they’ve sung before, but he’s never explained that it’s actually about burying a child Jun 14 22:36:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 14 22:56:11 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)