**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Jun 17 20:24:44 2025 Jun 17 20:24:44 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 17 20:27:58 No? Jun 17 20:28:13 * Molly is now known as Edward Jun 17 20:28:22 It would be ill-advised at best Jun 17 20:28:22 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:28:22 I want to be respected and trusted. I can only do that by turning their faith into solid actions that benefit my family Jun 17 20:28:22 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:28:22 You are correct Jun 17 20:28:26 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:28:28 They deserve the best of everything. That includes the best of me. Jun 17 20:28:30 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:28:34 They need to see you can be trusted to keep your word Jun 17 20:28:36 They need to see I am strong enough to lead, and clear-minded enough to make the right decisions Jun 17 20:28:38 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:28:40 Yes, they do Jun 17 20:28:42 * Edward nods “Leading my family is crucial to me. It’s a calling” Jun 17 20:28:44 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:28:46 I know Jun 17 20:28:48 But not for you, brother Jun 17 20:28:50 No? Jun 17 20:29:09 You prefer four hands at the wheel, as it were Jun 17 20:29:43 I'm not sure that holds true anymore... Jun 17 20:29:51 no? Jun 17 20:30:03 I've been taking more and more control I think Jun 17 20:30:17 does it satisfy you? Jun 17 20:32:00 Yes... but... not to the same degree it does you I think Jun 17 20:34:36 No, I doubt that. Having a marriage by the Holy Book matters to me. Jun 17 20:34:49 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:35:25 Whereas for you, that is of less import? Jun 17 20:35:43 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:35:56 Yes... Jun 17 20:36:12 * Edward waits to see if he is continuing Jun 17 20:36:50 There's too many questions, and too many things written by men in search of power Jun 17 20:36:59 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:37:40 So if not because it is stipulated by the holy book, and not because you believe it is the natural order of men and women, what makes you wish to lead? Jun 17 20:38:12 * Morgan looks out over the water Jun 17 20:38:28 Because doing so, in theory, makes them safe Jun 17 20:38:39 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:39:11 You make the decisions, such as that Molly may not ride until after she is fully healed from the birth Jun 17 20:39:22 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:39:36 I have seen a pregnancy in my dreams where a fall from a horse caused the loss of the child... Jun 17 20:39:43 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:40:26 The challenge with getting to be the one to draw the rules is that you must be willing to be the bad guy Jun 17 20:41:06 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:41:30 Don't mistake me, she is not at all happy at the restriction.... Jun 17 20:43:01 No, and that is her right, of course. She can be as annoyed as she pleases, but the rule is there to protect her and your children, and the decision is made. Jun 17 20:44:02 * Morgan nods Jun 17 20:44:04 Exactly Jun 17 20:45:12 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:45:25 Does Molly -want- to be led? Jun 17 20:46:21 Sometimes I think Jun 17 20:46:41 * Edward chuckles Jun 17 20:46:45 Only sometimes? Jun 17 20:48:32 You've met her, right? Jun 17 20:48:56 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:49:37 Indeed I have. Does she trust you to make good decisions? Do you trust -yourself-? Jun 17 20:50:29 She does in most circumstances... I question myself quite a lot... I don't have that great a history demonstrating it... Jun 17 20:53:43 I am always here for you, brother, should you want another Family Head to discuss your options with Jun 17 20:57:06 I truly appreciate that Jun 17 20:57:12 * Edward nods Jun 17 20:57:47 I trust I can do likewise, especially as Mina’s pregnancy and delivery approaches? Jun 17 20:58:34 Of course Jun 17 20:59:39 My Schwesterlwein too, for the technical parts, of course Jun 17 21:00:14 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:00:15 Of course Jun 17 21:01:51 * Edward nods Jun 17 21:02:11 The dance of Uinise’s... that’s common in Capperlucia? Jun 17 21:02:35 From what I saw, yes Jun 17 21:02:40 * Edward smiles Jun 17 21:02:51 You got to see a lot of it, brother? Jun 17 21:03:13 There was a big party our last night there Jun 17 21:04:40 * Edward nods Jun 17 21:05:12 And they dance like -that- with all the rolling and whatnot, but in clothing with exposed midriffs? Jun 17 21:05:20 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:05:31 In a place where ogling a woman will get you thrashed and shamed... Jun 17 21:05:55 That is cruel *he chuckles* Jun 17 21:06:41 No... they aren't cruel people... they are intensely respectful Jun 17 21:07:46 * Edward nods “It would be hard though” Jun 17 21:08:05 For those not raised there, yes... Jun 17 21:10:16 * Edward nods, smiling Jun 17 21:10:28 I’d recommend having your wife show you the dance Jun 17 21:12:39 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:12:41 I shall ask Jun 17 21:14:50 * Edward nods, smiling Jun 17 21:15:20 It took a little coaxing, but it was worth it Jun 17 21:23:11 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:23:14 I'll keep it in mind Jun 17 21:24:10 * Edward nods Jun 17 21:24:39 I’m goin to take some time with my wife before my daughter wakes Jun 17 21:27:06 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:27:08 alright Jun 17 21:27:41 * Edward inclines his head before going Jun 17 21:29:06 * Morgan stands still, looking out over the water Jun 17 21:30:16 *it’s peaceful, and the sun is up Jun 17 21:32:47 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment, tilting his face toward the sky Jun 17 21:33:46 *everything is just right to make him feel calm and centred* Jun 17 21:35:43 * Morgan takes a deep breath before opening his eyes and wandering back toward the house Jun 17 21:38:06 *it’s still quiet. In his room, Molly is still asleep. Like she’d been the morning Alarice first ran away, her shift is slipping from her shoulder, and she’s touching her lower lip. It’s easy to recall the conflict he’d had then between wanting her so much and having to be the sensible one preventing them from going too far Jun 17 21:40:00 * Morgan sighs slightly, watching her Jun 17 21:41:35 *she looks content, relaxed, her growing belly wrapped in the cotton of the shift rather than bare like it usually is when they sleep Jun 17 21:43:22 * Morgan smiles, kicking off his boots and sitting on the bed Jun 17 21:44:16 *She rouses, smiling. She’s all soft and sleepy when she says* That’s my favourite sight to wake to! Jun 17 21:44:35 Oh? Jun 17 21:46:49 * Edward is now known as Molly Jun 17 21:46:53 You, here. Jun 17 21:50:08 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 17 21:50:09 Thats nice Jun 17 21:50:32 * Molly smiles Jun 17 21:50:42 You are my joy, my love. Jun 17 21:51:39 * Morgan smiles, kissing her forehead Jun 17 21:51:55 * Molly inhales deeply Jun 17 21:52:02 You’ve been training... Jun 17 21:52:16 * Morgan nods Jun 17 21:52:17 I have Jun 17 21:52:38 You smell of sweat and metal Jun 17 21:52:58 I should bathe then Jun 17 21:54:04 * Molly pauses before nodding slowly Jun 17 21:54:07 Perhaps so Jun 17 22:17:40 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)