**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jul 6 16:06:36 2025 Jul 06 16:06:36 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 06 16:07:31 * Morgan moves to get Molly seated Jul 06 16:07:31 *Molly smiles gently, sitting* Jul 06 16:07:31 *the others get seated. He can lip read Edward whisper to Mina “You are so beautiful” Jul 06 16:07:31 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 06 16:07:31 *food gets served in the usual fashion,and there’s chatter. They”re nearly finished when Adalbrecht says “I hope you’ll have Molly home at a reasonable hour, on account of her condition” Jul 06 16:07:34 We'll keep her safe, don't worry Jul 06 16:07:36 *Adalbrecht and Verity look pleased by this* Jul 06 16:07:38 V: We hope you’ll all enjoy yourselves Jul 06 16:07:42 I'm sure we will Jul 06 16:07:44 *Goodbyes are said, and the ladies and Christopher get into Morgan’s carriage* Jul 06 16:07:46 We walking? Jul 06 16:07:48 I guess so Jul 06 16:07:50 Edward: That is fine with me Jul 06 16:08:59 *HH nods to the coachman* Go on then Jul 06 16:09:21 *The coach sets off. He can hear laughter from within* Jul 06 16:09:26 * Molly is now known as Edward Jul 06 16:09:45 * Edward starts walking “I did not expect Uncle Christopher to join us” Jul 06 16:11:18 No, I cant say I did either Jul 06 16:14:09 HH: Reck’n he’ll dance? Jul 06 16:14:30 * Morgan shrugs Jul 06 16:14:32 I've absolutely no idea Jul 06 16:18:35 You’ll both do me the favour of dancing with Mina? Jul 06 16:19:17 Still not Sure she'll like it Jul 06 16:20:34 * Edward nods Jul 06 16:21:02 I will bring her back whenever she wishes, but she is following my lead, and I am pleased with that Jul 06 16:21:15 * Morgan nods Jul 06 16:24:35 HH: I’ll dance with yer wife. You can dance with mine. Y’ could probably dance with his, but you need long arms Jul 06 16:25:40 Thats true enough Jul 06 16:27:39 * Edward smiles “It’s a good job you’ve already announced it, we couldn’t keep it under wraps tonight* Jul 06 16:28:09 * Morgan nods Jul 06 16:28:12 It'd be impossible Jul 06 16:30:45 Mina will dress like a tent when her time comes Jul 06 16:31:08 Oh? Jul 06 16:33:42 She believes that a pregnancy should be concealed Jul 06 16:34:21 * Morgan shrugs Jul 06 16:34:23 To each their own Jul 06 16:35:46 HH: *he chuckles* Lemme guess, so people don’t think about you pair swivin’? Jul 06 16:36:01 * Edward nods “Exactly that.” Jul 06 16:36:48 Unheard of, a married couple being intimate Jul 06 16:40:10 HH: Think even yer Da has figured that out! Jul 06 16:40:22 * Edward ‘s expression shows disgust Jul 06 16:42:32 * Morgan pulls a face Jul 06 16:42:33 Thanks man Jul 06 16:45:14 HH chuckles: yer welcome! Jul 06 16:47:10 *they keep walking* Jul 06 16:47:23 HH: Yer Da still coming with us? Jul 06 16:47:45 Far as I know Jul 06 16:49:51 I believe he is taking Christopher, Alice and Florrie as far as Baden. Jul 06 16:50:07 * Morgan nods sadly Jul 06 16:51:14 And then Alice will take Uncle Christopher as far as Insel, and Sebastian will take him home. Jul 06 16:53:04 * Morgan nods Jul 06 16:54:02 * Edward says nothing more. HH glances at Morgan Jul 06 16:56:02 * Morgan nods a little Jul 06 16:57:36 HH: Reconvening in Hafenlohr at the end of July though, right? Jul 06 16:57:46 I believe so Jul 06 16:58:19 * Edward nods “That is my plan, though I believe Uncle will wait until the baptism” Jul 06 16:59:41 * Morgan nods Jul 06 17:00:30 HH: Inga’s probably gonn’ be near Molly’s size then Jul 06 17:00:44 * Edward looks surprised Jul 06 17:00:51 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold Jul 06 17:01:18 HH: *he looks at both of them* Ah well that’s that cat outta the bag... Jul 06 17:01:47 I'd say so Jul 06 17:01:51 * Edward smiles a little “Congratulations, Heinzharold. I wish you both all the best” Jul 06 17:06:01 * Morgan smiles, looking around Jul 06 17:06:57 HH: Thanks man. Hopefully it won’t be long f’ you guys too Jul 06 17:12:03 * Morgan nods Jul 06 17:16:11 * Edward nods “Thank you.” Jul 06 17:18:43 * Morgan looks around Jul 06 17:19:32 *they get to the tavern just before the coach. it’s still dusk rather than night, the mid-May days lengthening. Edward positions himself so he’ll get to help the ladies out Jul 06 17:20:34 * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold Jul 06 17:20:44 How you reckon this is gonn' go? Jul 06 17:30:24 HH: In What way? Jul 06 17:30:31 In here... Jul 06 17:31:28 *HH shrugs* I’ve known ‘em all all my life, so I think they’ll be a bit wary at first, of you lot at least Jul 06 17:31:43 * Morgan nods Jul 06 17:31:44 Aye Jul 06 17:33:44 HH: Molly’ll be fine, same as usual Jul 06 17:34:15 * Morgan nods Jul 06 17:34:18 Expect so Jul 06 17:39:15 *Edward hands each out. Having been warned earlier, he seems to be very careful not to touch Molly’s stomach Jul 06 17:39:51 *HH smiles* Sometimes he doesn’t ackshully seem that bad... Jul 06 17:40:01 * Morgan nods Jul 06 17:40:05 yeah Jul 06 17:40:37 * Edward now helps Inga, all smiles and flirting. She blushes Jul 06 17:40:55 HH: Annnnn’ then he does stuff like that. Jul 06 17:43:34 * Morgan nods Jul 06 17:43:39 I know right Jul 06 17:53:18 *Mina comes down, and he smiles fondly. Christopher gets out to hand out Alice and Uinise, and Claudia comes down from up top. Jul 06 17:55:10 * Morgan looks around Jul 06 17:56:03 *most people seem to be inside* Jul 06 17:56:59 Are we ready? Jul 06 17:57:37 * Edward nods, Mina on his arm Jul 06 17:58:19 * Morgan nods, moving to the door and opening it Jul 06 17:59:06 *it’s already loud and busier than normal Jul 06 17:59:38 * Morgan nods a little, moving inside Jul 06 18:01:34 *the others follow. People smile and incline their heads to him* Jul 06 18:05:45 * Morgan nods to them, going to find somewhere to sit Jul 06 18:07:42 *the table that’s got the initials under is already taken. There’s space on one with Ma, Ruth, Hannah the oldest HH sibling, and her husband th Jul 06 18:08:59 Emmilene, Hannah, Ruthie... Jul 06 18:11:13 E: Good evening, Morgan *they squeeze up, and Emmilene gets up to hug HH* Jul 06 18:12:38 Right then... Edward, be a dear and get the drinks in... Jul 06 18:14:11 Emmilene: It’s very generous of the Graf to be paying for everyone to have one! Jul 06 18:14:31 * Edward looks at Morgan questioningly Jul 06 18:14:51 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 06 18:15:12 Though there is a legend that if you try to convince the barman of that, a hulking sheriff will appear and carry you home Jul 06 18:17:40 Emmilene laughs: You were such little scamps Jul 06 18:20:10 We had our moments Jul 06 18:21:13 * Edward asks the others what they’re having before going. Emmilene looks at Molly’s stomach “That’s going to be a long one!” Jul 06 18:21:44 *HH says nothing, but he can almost feel his best friend biting his tongue* Jul 06 18:22:31 * Morgan nods, looking around at the people Jul 06 18:24:10 *people are chatting in their groups. The new settlers from last year look to be completely integrated. He feels a hand on his back just after his brain registers her scent* Jul 06 18:24:14 * Edward is now known as Molly Jul 06 18:25:39 * Morgan looks round to her Jul 06 18:26:28 * Molly smiles up at him “I just wished to be close to you” Jul 06 18:29:15 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Jul 06 18:30:24 *They don’t get to talk, because several people come to say hello to them. Behind him he can hear HH laughing Jul 06 18:31:46 * Morgan speaks to the people, trying to work out what HeinzHarold is laughing at Jul 06 18:32:29 *He seems to be laughing at whatever Hannah’s husband is talking about* Jul 06 18:32:59 *one of the men says* Many thanks to your family for our drinks, my Lord Jul 06 18:33:32 Its absolutely our pleasure Jul 06 18:34:17 woman: The dancing should be soon Jul 06 18:34:47 * Morgan nods Jul 06 18:34:50 Should be fun Jul 06 18:35:25 W: I’m surprised to see Freiarr and Freiarrin Graben here Jul 06 18:36:22 * Morgan smiles Jul 06 18:36:39 Its not really what you'd expect of them Jul 06 18:37:19 W: And his former Mistress too Jul 06 18:38:02 Ah, well, we are united Jul 06 18:38:23 M: One big happy family, it looks like Jul 06 18:38:41 * Morgan nods Jul 06 18:38:47 Fallings out like any family, but yes Jul 06 18:40:36 W: *she looks at Molly* I hope you are well in your increasing, my Lady Jul 06 18:41:09 * Molly smiles “I am indeed, I am enjoying greatly feeling the baby move much more strongly” Jul 06 18:42:45 * Morgan smiles, watching her Jul 06 18:43:33 W: We’re all pleased there’ll be a new heir Jul 06 18:44:29 * Morgan nods its reassuring for everyone Jul 06 18:45:35 *The woman nods* It’s good that Sascha came through her delivery well Jul 06 18:46:42 * Morgan nods Jul 06 18:46:54 Yes, it is, I was greatly relieved Jul 06 18:47:20 W: Will we see you at the baptisms, my Lord? Jul 06 18:48:15 I'm afraid its unlikely, we have much to be doing Jul 06 18:49:42 *The woman nods* You must be very busy Jul 06 18:50:29 * Morgan nods Jul 06 18:50:32 very Jul 06 18:52:15 *Edward returns with the drinks* Jul 06 18:52:27 M: have a good evening, my Lord Jul 06 18:52:47 * Morgan inclines his head Jul 06 18:52:48 And you Jul 06 18:55:18 *they go. Molly smiles at Morgan* they were nice Jul 06 18:57:04 * Morgan nods Jul 06 18:57:07 Fishing a bit though Jul 06 18:58:12 Were they? Jul 06 18:58:56 Think so... could just be my cynicism talking though Jul 06 19:01:32 * Molly gently strokes his lower back with her thumb Jul 06 19:01:38 shall we sit? Jul 06 19:02:17 * Morgan nods Jul 06 19:02:19 Of course Jul 06 19:04:19 * Molly nods, doing so. Mina is looking around watchfully, but on Edward’s other side Alice is talking happily with Emmilene Jul 06 19:05:23 * Morgan leans closer to Mina Jul 06 19:05:26 You alright? Jul 06 19:06:58 *Mina smiles* It’s loud, isn’t it? Jul 06 19:07:51 Can be, aye Jul 06 19:09:49 Mina: There are more women than I expected Jul 06 19:10:12 Its a community event Jul 06 19:12:28 Mina: I thought it’d just be working men Jul 06 19:12:43 Not by a long way Jul 06 19:14:35 *Mina looks at the others chatting. They all seem relaxed, and Emmilene and Hannah are regaling Molly with their pregnancy stories* Jul 06 19:16:57 M: Will the dancing start soon? Jul 06 19:18:38 Won't be long I reckon Jul 06 19:19:41 Mina: Do you like tavern dancing? Jul 06 19:19:58 I've not -really- done it much Jul 06 19:22:36 Mina smiles: I never have Jul 06 19:24:22 You are anxious? Jul 06 19:26:17 Mina considers it: A little, yes. I know how to perform in my world, not in this one. Jul 06 19:27:11 * Morgan smiles, glancing around Jul 06 19:27:20 You're not meant to perform here... you're supposed to enjoy yourself Jul 06 19:28:56 *She smiles* That might seem simple, but it requires a level of comfort and familiarity Jul 06 19:31:43 Not really... Jul 06 19:35:48 *Mina smiles as the music is struck up. People get organised in groups of eight, the space only big enough for three groups even with chairs and tables pulled back Jul 06 19:36:24 * Morgan watches them Jul 06 19:39:07 *the first song is enthusiastic, and people clap in time with the music. Seats have been changed, and Molly is sat beside Emmilene now, they’re talking quietly* Jul 06 19:40:50 * Morgan drinks his drink Jul 06 19:42:36 *the musicians announce the next will be something closer and slower Jul 06 19:43:09 * Morgan leans over to Molly Jul 06 19:43:13 Do you wish to dance? Jul 06 19:45:14 * Molly nods “Always” Jul 06 19:46:08 * Morgan nods, getting up and offering his hand Jul 06 19:47:58 * Molly takes it with a smile. HH follows suit, and Christopher offers to dance with Uinise Jul 06 19:50:49 * Morgan walks her to a space to dance Jul 06 19:52:56 * Molly smiles “I thought you did not dance, my Lord...” Jul 06 19:55:14 * Morgan shrugs Jul 06 19:55:18 Thought I'd give it a bash Jul 06 19:56:43 * Molly smiles “But no Polka, hmm?” Jul 06 19:56:51 *the music starts again* Jul 06 19:57:20 quite Jul 06 19:59:56 * Molly moves close to him, like the other couples are. The people who aren’t dancing are watching, but this is far from their first dance, despite his protests on the Rose that that was one thing he would not do, even if she asked him Jul 06 20:02:35 * Morgan dances close to her Jul 06 20:17:33 * Molly watches him fondly, her bump against him Jul 06 20:17:51 do you think people can see how much I love you? Jul 06 20:19:02 I would imagine so Jul 06 20:21:44 * Molly smiles Jul 06 20:21:47 good Jul 06 20:23:54 Are you glad we came? Jul 06 20:23:58 * Morgan nods Jul 06 20:24:00 So far, aye Jul 06 20:24:52 just being in your arms makes me glad I came Jul 06 20:27:36 * Morgan nods Jul 06 20:28:04 * Molly watches his expression for how relaxed and happy he seems Jul 06 20:28:20 * Morgan seems relaxed Jul 06 20:29:24 * Molly presses her body to his with a look of mischief “And this makes you glad you did?” Jul 06 20:31:12 * Morgan nods Jul 06 20:31:12 Aye Jul 06 20:32:05 * Molly nods. The dance comes to a close, the next to be a polka Jul 06 20:33:36 And thats my cue to vacate the area Jul 06 20:34:55 * Molly nods, looking around. Edward must see this, and he comes over Jul 06 20:35:08 Ed: Might I cut it, brother? Jul 06 20:35:14 * Morgan nods Jul 06 20:35:16 Of course Jul 06 20:35:53 * Molly smiles, thanking Edward Jul 06 20:37:18 * Morgan heads back to the table Jul 06 20:38:16 Emmilene, Inga and Ruth are still there, as is Mina. The music starts, fast and lively Jul 06 20:38:53 * Morgan sits down, picking up his drink Jul 06 20:38:57 Yeah, thats a bit much for me Jul 06 20:39:51 * Molly is now known as Emmilene Jul 06 20:40:22 It’s dizzying. Heinzharold doesn’t mind though. Nice of him to dance with Alice Jul 06 20:40:37 * Morgan nods Jul 06 20:43:32 *The music reminds him of doing it in here himself with Dietlinde, a few weeks after they were married. It didn’t take long for him to feel very dizzy, but she looked to be enjoying it so much that he didn’t want to let her down. He’d had to go outside after to the cold February air to let his head settle* Jul 06 20:43:55 * Morgan takes a large mouthful Jul 06 20:46:21 *He sees HH with Alice, though only sees her from the back. His best friend, that long straight flaxen hair... for a moment it could be four or five years ago* Jul 06 20:47:37 Uhh, would you excuse me a moment Jul 06 20:47:57 *they all nod* Jul 06 20:48:09 * Morgan gets up, heading outside Jul 06 20:48:52 *it’s quiet outside, still warm but dark now. His carriage is parked up with the coachman sat on top* Jul 06 20:50:16 * Morgan stands off to one side, drawing deep breaths Jul 06 20:50:34 *Inga slips out to him a couple of minutes later* Jul 06 20:50:38 * Emmilene is now known as Inga Jul 06 20:50:41 Morgan? Jul 06 20:51:20 Who's with Mina? Jul 06 20:51:52 Emmilene, Claudia Jul 06 20:52:39 * Morgan frowns Jul 06 20:52:45 I don't want her feeling abandoned Jul 06 20:53:56 She will have Edward in a minute. What’s wrong? Jul 06 20:54:11 * Morgan looks up to the sky Jul 06 20:54:18 Just memories... bit overwhelming Jul 06 20:54:53 * Inga nods, coming to hug him Jul 06 20:55:46 * Morgan holds onto her quietly Jul 06 20:55:54 You’re missing her? Jul 06 20:56:57 * Morgan nods Jul 06 20:57:11 It doesn't help seeing HeinzHarold dancing with Alice... she looks the same from the back Jul 06 20:57:31 I could ask him not to? Jul 06 20:58:18 No... I won't lessen their enjoyment Jul 06 20:58:34 I’m sorry, it must be really tough for you Jul 06 21:00:08 * Morgan nods Jul 06 21:00:10 It is, aye Jul 06 21:00:47 is there anything we can do? Jul 06 21:01:39 I don't think so love Jul 06 21:02:41 should I ask Molly to find you? Jul 06 21:03:16 No... I'll be back in in a minute Jul 06 21:03:41 * Inga nods, going indoors again Jul 06 21:17:06 * Inga has quit (Read error: EOF from client)