**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jul 10 18:55:04 2025 Jul 10 18:55:04 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 10 19:44:27 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 10 19:52:33 Do you still get on with him? Jul 10 19:52:33 * Morgan nods Jul 10 19:52:33 He was a little concerned that perhaps Florrie was actually mine... Jul 10 19:52:33 * Alice glances at him, smirking “She could have been, if you were prone to drinking tequila in a strange bar in Numa...” Jul 10 19:52:33 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Jul 10 19:52:35 * Alice smiles “Especially if you’d been hit in the mouth” Jul 10 19:52:37 * Morgan chuckles Jul 10 19:52:39 * Alice laughs too. The next dance is going to be another slow one Jul 10 19:52:41 [would you mind if I dance with Alice?] Jul 10 19:52:43 [no, my love] Jul 10 19:52:47 Would you care to dance? Jul 10 19:52:49 * Alice nods, standing up Jul 10 19:52:51 Are you about to step on my toes? Jul 10 19:52:53 Despite appearances... I'm not bad at this Jul 10 19:52:59 * Molly is now known as Alice Jul 10 19:53:25 * Alice waits for him to lead the way Jul 10 19:53:38 * Morgan leads her out Jul 10 19:54:15 *the couples move around to give them space to join politely * Jul 10 19:55:06 * Morgan thanks them, getting into place Jul 10 19:56:38 * Alice puts her hand in his, her hand on his shoulder Jul 10 19:57:34 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 10 19:57:42 Not going to try to steal the lead are you? Jul 10 19:58:02 * Alice shakes her head “It’s been so long, I wouldn’t remember how” Jul 10 19:58:39 * Morgan nods, starting to lead Jul 10 19:58:44 Heidi did it to me... Jul 10 19:59:53 * Alice nods, dancing with him “You’ll have to write to me from the wedding, keep me up to date on the drama” Jul 10 20:00:49 * Morgan nods, looking a little sad Jul 10 20:00:51 Aye, I will Jul 10 20:01:46 * Alice nods, though he can mostly just see the blond hair moving “Sorry, but you always had to let me go sometime” Jul 10 20:02:47 Oh I know... Jul 10 20:03:56 I’ve stayed longer than we first planned Jul 10 20:05:14 * Morgan nods Jul 10 20:05:19 I've loved having you around Jul 10 20:05:29 * Alice nods Jul 10 20:05:47 You’ve been very generous to Florrie and I Jul 10 20:06:22 Not really Jul 10 20:08:03 I’m glad you found us, and Edward has been able to know his daughter Jul 10 20:08:51 * Morgan nods Jul 10 20:08:52 So am I Jul 10 20:09:32 She’s lucky to have a father who loves her so much Jul 10 20:10:29 * Morgan nods a little Jul 10 20:10:36 Aye, she is... Jul 10 20:11:50 *he spots a couple of people not dancing who are watching them and whispering Jul 10 20:12:06 * Morgan sighs Jul 10 20:12:11 Ah, the gossips Jul 10 20:14:08 What are the gossiping about, do you think? Jul 10 20:14:12 they* Jul 10 20:14:38 Oh, could be a few things... Jul 10 20:16:08 * Alice tosses her hair back over her shoulder “what’s your most salacious guess?” Jul 10 20:17:53 Probably that you and I are sleeping together Jul 10 20:20:00 * Alice nods Jul 10 20:20:38 That’s probably because Molly’s pregnant and many people avoid doing it during pregnancy Jul 10 20:22:10 Aye... or it could be your resemblance, if you squint, to Dietlinde... Jul 10 20:23:37 * Alice nods Jul 10 20:23:56 So we’re bringing back memories for some people? Jul 10 20:24:14 Its possible actually Jul 10 20:25:49 *They do look sad. Tobias has joined them* Jul 10 20:26:18 I'm spending too much time with nobility... Jul 10 20:29:17 * Alice smiles “I haven’t spent this long with them since I left home” Jul 10 20:29:41 Well I suppose this trip couldn't be -all- good Jul 10 20:30:23 * Alice laughs Jul 10 20:30:55 The highlight was that dog on the dining, right? Jul 10 20:32:23 That was rather entertaining, yes Jul 10 20:34:09 * Alice nods. He manages to lip read Tobias say “Yeah, Very much like her from the back” Jul 10 20:34:59 Yeah, they're saying how much you look like her from behind Jul 10 20:36:39 is it really obvious then? Jul 10 20:36:57 * Morgan nods Jul 10 20:37:05 Yes it is... its given me a few issues on occasion Jul 10 20:37:49 * Alice nods grimly Jul 10 20:37:53 sorry Jul 10 20:39:00 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 10 20:39:05 I wouldn't change you for a second Jul 10 20:40:12 * Alice smiles “Thanks. I suppose if I looked too different Florrie wouldn’t looks like Jana, and you’d never have met your niece” Jul 10 20:41:00 * Morgan nods Jul 10 20:41:03 Thats sound thinking Jul 10 20:43:11 * Alice nods Jul 10 20:43:39 *He hears, even over the music, Molly’s laugh* Jul 10 20:44:03 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 10 20:44:42 * Alice looks in that direction Jul 10 20:44:49 She’s with Edward Jul 10 20:45:34 Ah, talking to another girl Jul 10 20:45:50 * Alice laughs Jul 10 20:46:12 I like him more than I expected to Jul 10 20:47:32 He's a likeable sort really Jul 10 20:48:07 * Alice nods. The music comes to the end, the tavern is busy and warm Jul 10 20:48:34 * Morgan bows his head before leading her back to the tables Jul 10 20:49:45 * Alice sits down just before Tobias approaches. She glances at Morgan a moment Jul 10 20:50:10 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 10 20:50:13 Tobias... Jul 10 20:50:32 *He bows* Good evening, my Lord, my Lady Jul 10 20:50:56 * Alice smiles “I’m no lady. Just Alice will be fine” Jul 10 20:51:44 *Tobias smiles back* I came over to say you look like my cousin Jul 10 20:53:15 * Alice nods “I’m told that, and that she was pretty” Jul 10 20:53:32 *He looks to Morgan “She really was, wasn’t she, my Lord?” Jul 10 20:53:55 *the new song starts* Jul 10 20:53:57 * Morgan nods Jul 10 20:53:59 stunning Jul 10 20:54:42 * Alice smiles. Tobias nods “I’ve not seen many prettier... but whenever I do, you’re normally stood with them, my Lord” Jul 10 20:55:02 * Alice laughs at this, watching him approvingly Jul 10 20:55:16 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Jul 10 20:55:23 You been taking lessons from my brother? Jul 10 20:56:09 *Tobias shakes his head, but he’s looking at Alice* I just know a lovely face when I see one Jul 10 20:56:54 * Morgan turns slightly, so he's looking almost away before muttering Jul 10 20:57:06 Alice, would you do me the honour of a dance? Jul 10 20:58:22 *He smiles* Would you dance with me, please? This one, or the next if this is a bit fast? Jul 10 20:58:45 * Alice smiles, standing up “I’m alright with fast...” Jul 10 21:02:05 *Tobias offers his hand, and Alice goes. It’s dizzying, seeing Tobias and what his heart briefly tells him is Dietlinde, even when his head knows better Jul 10 21:03:58 * Morgan looks away, frowning a little Jul 10 21:05:53 *Everyone else looks to be engaged, so the rest of the song passes as he’s sat alone Jul 10 21:06:13 * Morgan drinks quietly Jul 10 21:08:20 *Molly returns to him when the song ends. She looks happy and flushed, and she sits beside him. She smells very good, his brain catching the scent instantly. It’s been forty eight hours, so the impact is strong. But she doesn’t seem to be watching for any reaction, just picking up her drink Jul 10 21:09:00 * Morgan concentrates on staying calm Jul 10 21:10:10 * Alice sips her drink, then rests her cheek to his arm with a happy sigh “That was good!” Jul 10 21:10:36 * Alice is now known as Molly Jul 10 21:10:52 * Morgan nods Jul 10 21:10:54 good Jul 10 21:11:55 * Molly rubs her stomach “Someone seems to be enjoying it too” Jul 10 21:12:18 Oh? Jul 10 21:13:01 Lots of big kicks Jul 10 21:13:50 * Morgan nods, gently laying a hand to her tummy Jul 10 21:13:56 You alright in there little man? Jul 10 21:15:01 I’m not concerned, my love. I think he must just like it when my heart beat is faster Jul 10 21:15:28 * Morgan nods Jul 10 21:15:31 Must be loud in there Jul 10 21:15:35 * Molly leans against him more Jul 10 21:15:56 Yes, I’d think so. But also warm, and safe Jul 10 21:16:10 * Morgan nods Jul 10 21:16:33 * Molly puts her hand over his Jul 10 21:16:45 Did you enjoy your dance? Jul 10 21:17:56 * Morgan nods Jul 10 21:17:58 Aye, I did Jul 10 21:18:57 I see she’s dancing again Jul 10 21:19:21 * Morgan nods Jul 10 21:19:22 indeed Jul 10 21:20:42 me smiles at him Jul 10 21:21:08 I’ll dance again soon, but I just wished to be next to you a while Jul 10 21:21:39 * Morgan nods Jul 10 21:21:46 I was feeling a little like a spare wheel Jul 10 21:22:15 * Molly smiles Jul 10 21:22:44 You’re my other wheel... I’m not as well-balanced without you holding me up Jul 10 21:24:02 * Morgan nods a little Jul 10 21:24:49 * Molly frowns slightly “what’s wrong, my love, you seem distracted...” Jul 10 21:25:48 Just a bit... I don't know... its not just me that thinks Alice looks like Dietlinde from certain angles Jul 10 21:26:37 * Molly nods, sipping her drink Jul 10 21:26:57 I’m sure it must be very difficult for everyone Jul 10 21:27:25 * Morgan nods Jul 10 21:29:21 * Molly gently squeezes his hand Jul 10 21:29:43 They’ll adapt, in time Jul 10 21:33:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Jul 10 21:50:46 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)