**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jun 27 20:17:39 2025 Jun 27 20:17:39 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 27 20:19:13 *Florrie nods* I eat toast. What Ballhead eat? Jun 27 20:19:13 Oooh, I don't know... maybe some eggs and toast Jun 27 20:19:13 *Florrie nods* I sit with you? Jun 27 20:19:13 * Morgan nods Jun 27 20:19:13 If you want to sweetheart Jun 27 20:19:15 V: But I wanted to sit with you Jun 27 20:19:17 You can sit on either side Jun 27 20:19:21 HH: Where’s Molly gon’ sit? Jun 27 20:19:23 * Morgan glances at him Jun 27 20:19:25 I imagine she can sit on the other side of Varick... Jun 27 20:19:27 *HH grins. Inga nudges him with a shake of her head* Jun 27 20:19:29 * Molly smiles, picking up Emil Jun 27 20:19:31 I’ll be sitting with my little lamb Jun 27 20:19:33 [some days I could belt him] Jun 27 20:19:35 [He’d probably enjoy it] Jun 27 20:19:37 What will you be having Varick? Jun 27 20:20:22 V: Bacon Jun 27 20:20:37 HH nods: he’s got good taste Jun 27 20:22:30 Not bad Jun 27 20:25:01 *Edward offers Mina his arm, and they lead the way. Breakfast is straight forward, and it’s soon time for Morgan to take the children on the lake. Only Alice is with them, reminding Florrie to be good Jun 27 20:25:40 * Morgan gets the boat ready, getting in and holding it in place for the children to get in Jun 27 20:26:15 *jacques and Varick get in, then Alice hands Florrie in* Jun 27 20:27:11 * Morgan gets her seated Jun 27 20:27:20 Alright then, everyone needs to be very good and not touch the water... Jun 27 20:28:47 V: will we see monsters? Jun 27 20:31:02 Oh I hope not Jun 27 20:31:08 * Morgan starts rowing carefully Jun 27 20:32:32 *the children sit still, looking around* Jun 27 20:34:19 V: Can we go to the middle? Jun 27 20:34:32 I reckon so Jun 27 20:36:50 *jacques looks around* My Lord, that would be a long way Jun 27 20:37:15 Thats because its a big lake... if you don't want to, thats fine Jun 27 20:37:25 V: My Vati is really strong, he can row forever! Jun 27 20:38:46 We'll go out a little way... just to be safe Jun 27 20:39:57 *Jacques nods* Jun 27 20:43:38 F: Why no waves? Jun 27 20:43:55 Because its just a big lake, not the sea Jun 27 20:44:49 F: Why sea have waves? Jun 27 20:46:22 Its to do with the wind over such a big area Jun 27 20:48:16 V: I miss the sea Jun 27 20:49:30 * Morgan nods Jun 27 20:49:32 So do I Jun 27 20:49:46 F: I go sail soon Jun 27 20:49:59 * Morgan nods Jun 27 20:50:01 Thats right Jun 27 20:52:59 F: I go home Morgan’s sock Jun 27 20:54:13 * Morgan nods Jun 27 20:54:23 That'll be nice, hmm? Jun 27 20:55:21 f: And Ballhead come, and Vati come, and Lee, and Meema, And Eel And you *she points to both boys* Jun 27 20:55:59 You going to see Molly's family again? Little Cecily... Jun 27 20:58:09 F: *she nods* I go Farm Jun 27 20:58:24 That'll be nice Jun 27 20:59:00 V: When can I go to the farm? Jun 27 20:59:49 We'll have to see, there's a lot to do isn't there Jun 27 21:01:05 V: Can we go after the wedding? Jun 27 21:01:18 Maybe, we'll see Jun 27 21:03:15 J: Won’t Lady Molly have the baby then? Jun 27 21:03:22 * Molly is now known as Florrie Jun 27 21:03:36 * Florrie looks to Morgan “Lee got baby in tummy” Jun 27 21:03:49 Thats right Jun 27 21:05:17 V: That’s my baby brother Jun 27 21:05:40 * Florrie sighs “I not want!” Jun 27 21:05:46 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:08:32 You don't want a baby brother? Jun 27 21:08:43 I want girl! Jun 27 21:11:10 Oh like Aspen Jun 27 21:12:20 Lee have girl, Varick got Eel, I have girl Jun 27 21:12:40 Oh I see Jun 27 21:15:20 Jacques: Could she be having a girl, my Lord? Jun 27 21:15:37 * Morgan watches him for a moment before shaking his head Jun 27 21:15:41 No, not this time Jun 27 21:17:36 Jacques nods: Did you want a girl instead? Jun 27 21:18:29 I'd have been happy either way Jun 27 21:21:23 V: We’re going to have A LOT of babies. We will have another when this one is done Jun 27 21:24:18 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:24:20 We are Jun 27 21:25:31 V: They know how to make babies now, because this one was a surprise and no one knew for aaaages Jun 27 21:26:14 That part is actually true Jun 27 21:28:04 J: babies come when you’re married Jun 27 21:28:38 Generally, yes Jun 27 21:29:19 Mama not marr. Jun 27 21:29:23 married* Jun 27 21:30:10 Thats true Jun 27 21:31:40 I a baby Jun 27 21:31:55 Are you? Jun 27 21:32:10 V: No, that’s not it! It’s not from being married, it’s... *he looks at Morgan* Jun 27 21:33:01 Its complicated. Why don't we all look for the cormorant Jun 27 21:34:01 * Florrie looks in the boat Jun 27 21:34:09 No ants, Ballhead Jun 27 21:35:25 * Morgan smiles a cormorant, sweetheart... its a big bird that likes to sit on logs in rivers and lakes and spread its wings out Jun 27 21:36:59 *the three of them keep a lookout* Jun 27 21:37:12 * Morgan smiles, rowing Jun 27 21:39:21 *Varick suddenly looks at the water* Jun 27 21:39:46 * Morgan glances where he's looking Jun 27 21:41:42 *there’s nothing to see* Jun 27 21:42:49 * Morgan looks around, sweeping about for heat sources Jun 27 21:43:30 *There’s definitely something there, deep down, deeper than he thought the lake was* Jun 27 21:44:44 * Morgan tries to get an idea of the size and shape while turning the boat and rowing a bit harder Jun 27 21:45:18 *It’s not huge, perhaps Ballard’s size* Jun 27 21:46:43 * Morgan makes a quiet 'huh' noise, carrying on Jun 27 21:47:42 *Varick looks to Morgan before subtly pointing downwards* Jun 27 21:47:59 * Morgan nods slightly Jun 27 21:50:57 *Florrie is the first to see the Cormorant on a floating log, wings stretched* Jun 27 21:51:21 Well done sweetheart Jun 27 21:53:11 He got big wings Jun 27 21:53:46 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:53:52 He does... Jun 27 21:55:57 *Varick looks to the bird* He likes the sun Jun 27 21:59:05 * Morgan nods Jun 27 21:59:08 That doesn't surprise me Jun 27 22:00:58 I like sun. Make plants strong Jun 27 22:01:05 * Morgan nods Jun 27 22:01:09 It certainly does Jun 27 22:02:47 *Jacques smiles, looking around* This is nice, my Lord Jun 27 22:03:31 Peaceful isn't it... Jun 27 22:04:55 *Jacques nods* It’s not that scary Jun 27 22:05:14 No... Jun 27 22:06:22 J: People say to be careful, but it just looks like a lake Jun 27 22:07:30 Oh I know Jun 27 22:08:53 No swim, Ballhead. Jun 27 22:10:16 No, definitely not Jun 27 22:11:53 J: Are you scared of the lake? Jun 27 22:12:55 Not of the lake as such, no... Jun 27 22:13:51 I not scared, I got my Ballhead Jun 27 22:14:21 * Morgan smiles Jun 27 22:14:32 How about we head back and get some milk? Jun 27 22:15:42 *they all nod* Jun 27 22:16:31 Some warm milk... and we'll see if there's any biscuits Jun 27 22:16:40 * Morgan rows in a circle, heading back Jun 27 22:16:49 *they nod* Jun 27 22:17:32 V: When I get home, will you teach me to row my boat? Jun 27 22:18:11 Of course... its not too difficult once you're used to it Jun 27 22:19:48 V: I want to row the Red Tulip on our lake. But Emil is too small for his yet Jun 27 22:20:36 For now, yes Jun 27 22:23:34 V, to Jacques: When you live with us, maybe you can row Emil’s? Jun 27 22:26:46 That'd be nice Jun 27 22:27:23 Jacques: Could I, my Lord? Jun 27 22:28:10 I reckon it can be arranged Jun 27 22:29:17 J: yes please, my Lord Jun 27 22:29:41 * Morgan nods, rowing for the shore Jun 27 22:32:43 *it takes a while. The children chat amongst themselves happily, without any squabbling. It’s nice, just him and the children* Jun 27 22:34:21 * Morgan helps the children out once they get there Jun 27 22:36:18 *the boys run across the grass, but Florrie holds up her arms* Jun 27 22:37:18 * Morgan picks her up Jun 27 22:37:22 You alright sweetheart? Jun 27 22:40:08 * Florrie nods, just cuddling him Jun 27 22:40:20 * Morgan carries her toward the house Jun 27 22:42:48 * Florrie falls asleep with her head on his shoulder Jun 27 22:43:43 * Morgan carries her inside Jun 27 23:06:14 * Florrie has quit (Read error: EOF from client)