**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jun 28 18:57:47 2025 Jun 28 18:57:47 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 28 19:00:50 Jacques: Could I, my Lord? Jun 28 19:00:50 I reckon it can be arranged Jun 28 19:00:50 J: yes please, my Lord Jun 28 19:00:50 * Morgan nods, rowing for the shore Jun 28 19:00:50 *it takes a while. The children chat amongst themselves happily, without any squabbling. It’s nice, just him and the children* Jun 28 19:00:55 * Morgan helps the children out once they get there Jun 28 19:00:57 *the boys run across the grass, but Florrie holds up her arms* Jun 28 19:00:59 * Morgan picks her up Jun 28 19:01:01 You alright sweetheart? Jun 28 19:01:03 * Florrie nods, just cuddling him Jun 28 19:01:05 * Morgan carries her toward the house Jun 28 19:01:07 * Florrie falls asleep with her head on his shoulder Jun 28 19:01:09 * Morgan carries her inside Jun 28 19:01:50 *he can already hear talking when he gets to the Veisgraf Wing* Jun 28 19:02:25 No, Mama. I will not allow anyone to until Morgan has felt his child. Jun 28 19:02:41 * Morgan nudges at the door Jun 28 19:03:44 *Martha and David are both there. Molly has her hands over her stomach* Jun 28 19:04:27 Morning Jun 28 19:05:17 *David inclines his head* Good morning Jun 28 19:05:45 Martha: We came up to see when you will bring the boys to us tonight Jun 28 19:06:50 * Morgan nods Jun 28 19:06:54 It'd slipped my mind to be honest Jun 28 19:07:40 Martha: Molly said you’re going to take her to the tavern to dance Jun 28 19:08:39 * Morgan nods Jun 28 19:08:41 That is the plan Jun 28 19:10:05 Martha: Is That wise, in her condition? She should be restful and kept very comfortable during her increasing, so she and the baby are well. Jun 28 19:10:39 * Molly ‘s shoulders square in a way he knows all too well, her chin coming up too Jun 28 19:12:00 I take it you did that, mama? You weren't working at all... Jun 28 19:12:31 Martha: Of course I was, but I was not carrying a future Graf... Jun 28 19:12:46 * Molly just nods slightly before looking away Jun 28 19:15:04 Alright... I've had enough of this... Jun 28 19:16:15 *The parents look at him expectantly * Jun 28 19:16:47 I'm fed up of the two of you being at odds and dancing around -something-, and neither of you being willing to actually resolve it Jun 28 19:18:05 Well -I- am sick of being fawned over because this baby is worth something when they’d have let me die in the gutter with a baby without noble blood. Jun 28 19:18:22 * Molly immediately looks uncomfortable Jun 28 19:18:41 *David and Martha look stunned by this outburst* Jun 28 19:20:29 * Morgan nods slightly, moving to ring a bell Jun 28 19:20:47 *A maid appears very quickly* Jun 28 19:21:33 Find my brother immediately Jun 28 19:23:12 *Edward must have been in with Alice because it takes barely a minute* Jun 28 19:23:35 * Morgan gently hands Florrie over Jun 28 19:23:40 Watch the boys for me Jun 28 19:24:15 Edward nods, holding her close: I will Jun 28 19:24:47 * Morgan nods, looking at Molly then the Forresters Jun 28 19:24:49 My office. Jun 28 19:25:30 *they all follow him unspeaking* Jun 28 19:26:17 * Morgan shoves the door open, waiting for them to go inside before following them in Jun 28 19:27:15 * Molly moves towards the replacement desk, leaning her hip to it Jun 28 19:27:56 * Morgan waits, watching them Jun 28 19:30:56 *no one says anything* Jun 28 19:31:26 You may as well get on with it because noones leaving this room until its dealt with Jun 28 19:31:56 D: Apologies were made a year ago for this. Jun 28 19:32:56 Yes, and now I am with child I see even more how cruel it was, and how now I matter more because my pregnancy advances you rather than diminishes you. Jun 28 19:34:03 D: What more do you want, Molly? What is done is done. Jun 28 19:35:27 * Molly looks to Morgan with shrug “There is no point in my trying to explain” Jun 28 19:35:58 Yes there is. Jun 28 19:36:31 D: We accept that we were wrong to send you away Jun 28 19:37:01 * Molly sighs with frustration Jun 28 19:37:46 It is not that you were wrong in the assumption that I was with child! Jun 28 19:38:00 *Martha and David both look at a loss* Jun 28 19:39:58 * Morgan waits Jun 28 19:42:45 * Molly shrugs “I am only of value when I please you. I am in favour for this life I have enabled you to have, the parents of a Duchess, Parents-in-law of a Veisgraf... But when I needed you most, I was nothing to you but a despoiled whore.” Jun 28 19:42:54 Martha: Language, Molly! Jun 28 19:43:41 * Molly looks to Morgan “I wish to be excused.” Jun 28 19:44:39 No, I don't think so... as I said, this gets sorted now Jun 28 19:46:08 * Molly looks at him a long moment. It’s unusual to see that crossness in her expression directed at him “I see. I will remain, at my husband’s instruction only.” Jun 28 19:46:35 * Morgan watches her for a moment Jun 28 19:46:48 Alright, fine. You can all leave... now. Jun 28 19:47:34 * Molly does so, but Martha and David look more unsure of whether they should be staying Jun 28 19:47:58 You had your chance. Go. I will not be entertaining any of this any longer Jun 28 19:48:32 *they both leave, but on the threshold Martha says “What time will you bring the children?” Jun 28 19:49:09 I'm not sure I will be Jun 28 19:49:24 *they shut the door behind them* Jun 28 19:50:36 * Morgan rests his knuckles on his desk, moving so they crack. He waits three minutes before going out and down to the main kitchen Jun 28 19:51:16 *There’s many servants there, mostly preparing for lunch* Jun 28 19:52:08 * Morgan interrupts one, asking for a jug of coffee before taking it off to the library Jun 28 19:52:34 *The vault door in the library is open* Jun 28 19:53:14 * Morgan moves to look inside Jun 28 19:54:08 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Jun 28 19:54:23 * Adalbrecht is in there, doing something in one of the drawers Jun 28 19:55:02 * Morgan watches him Jun 28 19:55:21 *he pulls out a stack of letter* Jun 28 19:55:37 Whats that? Jun 28 19:55:56 * Adalbrecht looks around Jun 28 19:56:15 Letters your Mother sent to me whilst I was at War Jun 28 19:56:56 * Morgan nods Jun 28 19:57:32 Are you here to add Emil to the tree? Jun 28 19:58:56 I think I will, yes Jun 28 19:59:23 * Adalbrecht nods, standing up Jun 28 19:59:40 How did the children like the lake? Jun 28 19:59:51 I think they enjoyed themselves Jun 28 20:01:52 * Adalbrecht nods, going to look at the tree Jun 28 20:02:12 Edward has already been here, I see Jun 28 20:02:31 Oh? Jun 28 20:04:30 * Adalbrecht taps it “Mina and Florrie are both on here” Jun 28 20:04:55 * Morgan nods Jun 28 20:04:58 That is... right. Jun 28 20:06:00 It’s a proud and happy moment *Except his writing in of Dietlinde and Jana had both been done defiantly and angrily, though the neat script doesn’t give it away* Jun 28 20:06:54 It should be, yes Jun 28 20:07:18 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 28 20:07:31 You will have opportunity again in a few months Jun 28 20:08:40 aye Jun 28 20:10:21 * Adalbrecht smiles, handing him a quill Jun 28 20:11:06 * Morgan puts some ink on it before carefully adding Emil to the paper Jun 28 20:12:08 * Adalbrecht waits until he is finished before saying Jun 28 20:12:37 You will need a much wider piece of paper for yours and Molly’s descendants Jun 28 20:13:32 * Morgan nods Jun 28 20:13:36 I rather think you're right Jun 28 20:14:39 I hope to see many of them Jun 28 20:15:50 * Morgan nods Jun 28 20:15:51 Me too Jun 28 20:16:20 * Adalbrecht nods, patting his letters. Do you need the vault keys? Jun 28 20:17:58 No, there's nothing I need to do in here Jun 28 20:18:34 * Adalbrecht nods, locking up Jun 28 20:18:43 What brings you to the library? Jun 28 20:20:09 Just a bit of quiet time... Jun 28 20:21:33 * Adalbrecht smiles “The children are being loud, are they?” Jun 28 20:22:24 No, Molly and her parents were half arguing and I grew tired of it Jun 28 20:22:37 what about? Jun 28 20:23:35 Their pasts, as usual Jun 28 20:25:10 Thorny subject. Jun 28 20:26:29 * Morgan nods Jun 28 20:27:20 They should not cause her distress in her state Jun 28 20:28:36 Its less than ideal Jun 28 20:29:23 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 28 20:29:44 I can speak to them, or have them stay away from her Jun 28 20:30:17 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 20:30:30 Take it up with Molly... I'm done trying to deal with it Jun 28 20:31:14 * Adalbrecht looks at the letters in his hand a moment Jun 28 20:31:23 Perhaps you should take her home early Jun 28 20:32:02 perhaps Jun 28 20:34:54 I will speak to all parties and broker a peace. Your Mother would be distressed for you to leave early, and I would spare her that Jun 28 20:35:01 * Morgan nods Jun 28 20:35:03 As would I Jun 28 20:37:05 * Adalbrecht nods Jun 28 20:37:24 I can send your lunch here Jun 28 20:37:42 * Morgan nods Jun 28 20:37:46 Please, I'd appreciate that Jun 28 20:38:15 * Adalbrecht nods, leaving him Jun 28 20:38:50 * Morgan finds somewhere to sit to drink his coffee Jun 28 20:39:43 *there’s plenty of space, the library full of books and empty of company. His lunch comes fifteen minutes later* Jun 28 20:43:24 * Morgan eats quietly Jun 28 20:44:12 *He’s not interrupted until just before quiet hour when there’s a knock at the door* Jun 28 20:44:32 come Jun 28 20:44:38 * Adalbrecht is now known as Edward Jun 28 20:44:43 * Edward enters Jun 28 20:45:40 Father said you might still be here Jun 28 20:46:25 * Morgan nods Jun 28 20:47:46 I am going to enjoy Quiet Hour with my wife. I have seen that your children are all settled in the nursery, and I am assured your wife is going to rest Jun 28 20:48:13 Thank you Edward Jun 28 20:49:44 * Edward watches him a moment “She is distressed. I feel some sleep will be beneficial” Jun 28 20:50:50 * Morgan sips his coffee Jun 28 20:51:31 if you’ll excuse me, Mimi is waiting Jun 28 20:51:38 Of course Jun 28 20:52:13 * Edward inclines his head and goes. Once the door is shut he can faintly hear Mimi giggle Jun 28 20:53:55 * Morgan rolls his eyes, finishing his coffee Jun 28 20:54:30 *no one else interrupts* Jun 28 20:55:55 * Morgan takes the cup back to the kitchen before making his way back up to his suite Jun 28 20:56:30 *it’s all quiet up there this time* Jun 28 20:58:07 * Morgan goes to look in on Molly Jun 28 20:58:45 *She’s pulled the sheets right up and over herself so he cannot see even her hair* Jun 28 20:58:55 * Morgan listens Jun 28 20:59:25 *she sounds very quiet, like she’s holding her breath* Jun 28 20:59:48 * Morgan waits Jun 28 21:01:04 *a full minute passes before he hears a little sniffle* Jun 28 21:01:12 You should go to sleep Jun 28 21:02:18 I... am... trying. Jun 28 21:03:25 * Edward is now known as Molly Jun 28 21:04:02 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:04:03 right Jun 28 21:04:49 You can stay... if you wish Jun 28 21:05:35 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 21:05:48 My wishes mean nothing. You will do what you will Jun 28 21:07:50 What I will is to have your comfort! That is what I always will! Jun 28 21:09:59 Uh huh Jun 28 21:10:04 * Morgan sits down on the bed Jun 28 21:11:14 * Molly pushes the sheets down. She looks like she’s been crying quite some time Jun 28 21:11:48 * Morgan leans back against the headboard Jun 28 21:14:34 I know you want to fix it, I do. I know you are motivated by love. Jun 28 21:14:44 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 21:14:48 I'm done dealing with that Jun 28 21:15:02 * Molly nods Jun 28 21:17:50 I do not ask you to resolve it. The pain must be gone through. The feelings must not be suppressed, but lived alongside in time. Jun 28 21:18:09 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 21:20:06 * Molly turns on to her back, looking up at the bed canopy Jun 28 21:20:39 I do not like to be at odds with you. Jun 28 21:22:58 * Morgan nods a little Jun 28 21:24:23 It makes me ill at ease, I am never at peace. It feels we are so often distant nowadays Jun 28 21:25:08 Not really Jun 28 21:26:22 You do not feel so? Jun 28 21:26:52 no Jun 28 21:28:16 * Molly nods slightly “there is always so much causing distress” Jun 28 21:28:47 perhaps Jun 28 21:29:27 I’d just like to be at ease, just happy and joyful Jun 28 21:30:42 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:33:25 Being pregnant is a joy, but it is also complicated at times Jun 28 21:34:08 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 21:35:30 * Molly rubs her belly Jun 28 21:36:30 Edward says I should expect to have ups and downs in my mood Jun 28 21:36:53 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:37:03 Yes... how -he- would know that escapes me though Jun 28 21:38:11 He says it’s in the nature of females, and most acute at those times we are most noticeably female Jun 28 21:39:04 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:41:32 Perhaps he is right... *she frowns* Though perhaps it is not all women. Jun 28 21:41:52 Why? Jun 28 21:42:47 Some have easier temperaments to begin with Jun 28 21:43:26 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 21:45:37 * Molly stays quiet Jun 28 21:47:12 You know comparing yourself does you no favours Jun 28 21:48:36 I do Jun 28 21:48:45 So stop it Jun 28 21:48:58 I will try Jun 28 21:49:52 * Morgan nods Jun 28 21:51:07 would you please hold me, and tell me I am worth all of this? Jun 28 21:51:31 Come here then Jun 28 21:51:49 * Molly comes to him, body against his Jun 28 21:52:11 * Morgan puts his arms around her quietly Jun 28 21:52:45 * Molly holds on to him Jun 28 21:53:33 * Morgan rocks her gently Jun 28 21:54:50 I am sorry. I wish I was better. Jun 28 21:57:33 Its not about being better... but I am tired of this... -bullshit- with your mother Jun 28 21:59:43 The... bullshit is mine, is it not? Jun 28 22:00:13 * Morgan shrugs Jun 28 22:00:33 Well.. thats for the three of you to deal with now Jun 28 22:01:38 yes, it is. Jun 28 22:03:52 * Morgan nods Jun 28 22:04:45 * Molly winces Jun 28 22:05:00 Whats wrong? Jun 28 22:05:11 It was just Hirschen Jun 28 22:07:04 Kicking? Jun 28 22:07:26 Yes, in my bladder Jun 28 22:08:16 Unfortunate Jun 28 22:09:38 * Molly nods Jun 28 22:09:48 His kicks are getting harder Jun 28 22:09:58 * Morgan nods Jun 28 22:10:01 He's getting bigger Jun 28 22:10:17 * Molly nods Jun 28 22:10:32 It should not be long before you can feel these too Jun 28 22:11:20 No... Jun 28 22:15:05 but it seems like a long time at present? Jun 28 22:15:42 * Morgan nods Jun 28 22:15:43 Yeah Jun 28 22:16:02 * Molly nods Jun 28 22:16:21 When we have gone home, there’ll be more time to have your hands on it Jun 28 22:16:38 aye Jun 28 22:35:31 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)