**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Jul 15 18:22:30 2025 Jul 15 18:22:30 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 15 18:23:32 Have someone find some food for my dog please Jul 15 18:23:32 *the footman nods* And water, and a blanket, Lord? Jul 15 18:23:32 Yes, please Jul 15 18:23:32 *the footman bows then goes. There’s a sound of a man and woman laughing, heading their way Jul 15 18:23:32 * Morgan looks in that direction Jul 15 18:23:33 *Claudia is coming in from outside, her husband’s arm around her shoulder. She’s wearing his coat. It’s still a shock to see her in a dress and so feminine. Jul 15 18:23:37 * Morgan carries on fussing the dog Jul 15 18:23:39 *she looks surprised * Wait... that’s Bar?! Jul 15 18:23:41 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:23:43 I thought I'd lost him too... Jul 15 18:23:45 *Claudia smiles, coming to crouch down and rubbing the dog’s head* Glad you’ve found him, man Jul 15 18:23:49 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 15 18:23:51 Varick helped me find him Jul 15 18:23:53 *Claudia smiles at the boy* Good job. You did a great thing, he’s always been crazy about this dog Jul 15 18:23:55 *Varick blushes* yes ma’am Jul 15 18:23:57 * Morgan nods Jul 15 18:25:49 C: Wherever you been? Jul 15 18:26:56 We decided to get out for a bit, find some peace Jul 15 18:27:15 * Molly is now known as Karsten Jul 15 18:28:25 * Karsten appears from within the house. The boy clearly knows his footsteps, because he flinches instinctively. Claudia’s husband seems to detect this too, watching the blonde nobleman enter Jul 15 18:29:07 * Morgan glances up toward him Jul 15 18:31:09 * Karsten looks disapproving “Where have you been, child?” Jul 15 18:31:46 *He can almost feel the old Claudia reassert itself as she bristles* Jul 15 18:32:17 We've been discussing being Veisgraf Jul 15 18:32:31 *Varick keeps his head down, staying quiet* Jul 15 18:32:34 * Karsten nods Jul 15 18:32:47 Being a Graf is better, of course Jul 15 18:33:27 * Morgan smiles, standing up slowly Jul 15 18:33:39 You are offering to stand aside? Jul 15 18:35:35 * Karsten laughs “Never. I worked hard to become Graf Gottkirchen.” Jul 15 18:36:24 Oh, it just sounded like it to me... Jul 15 18:37:43 * Karsten shakes his head, looking at the boy “It is time for you to go to bed, Varick” Jul 15 18:38:09 *Varick just nods, quietly saying* Yes, my Lord Jul 15 18:38:32 I'm heading that way, if you wished to go back to the party... Jul 15 18:38:38 *Claudia watches this, but DeeDee at her side seems to temper her* Jul 15 18:39:14 * Karsten nods “I will. Your fiancee has retired. Pretty woman...” Jul 15 18:42:45 yes Jul 15 18:43:15 *Varick’s microexpression shows disgust* Jul 15 18:43:51 * Karsten briefly inclines his head, barely. Then he goes in to the house further Jul 15 18:44:09 C: $watch that bastard around your lady.$ Jul 15 18:44:31 $definitely$ Jul 15 18:44:43 Alright then, Varick, shall we find your room Jul 15 18:46:47 V: you don’t have to, my Lord, if you want to be at the party Jul 15 18:47:52 * Morgan nods a little Jul 15 18:48:00 Would you look after my dog til the morning? Jul 15 18:48:15 *Varick nods eagerly* yes, my Lord Jul 15 18:49:13 Go on then, go get him settled Jul 15 18:50:42 *Varick starts to move, and the dog follows automatically. They’re quickly gone Jul 15 18:50:48 * Karsten is now known as Claudia Jul 15 18:51:19 What the fu-... flip is going there?! Jul 15 18:51:48 What? Jul 15 18:53:13 him and his son Jul 15 18:54:11 Oh.. he's an asshole and his son is... very much not Jul 15 18:55:23 DeeDee grins: he thinks you’re pretty, Claude Jul 15 18:55:48 * Claudia pushes him “shut up, I’m old enough to be his grandmother!” Jul 15 18:56:24 D: She doesn’t look a day over forty, does she, my Lord? Jul 15 18:56:50 * Morgan looks at her before squinting Jul 15 18:56:54 Uhhh... on a good day? Jul 15 18:57:25 I’m thirty five, you as-... you idiots! Jul 15 18:58:02 *DeeDee chuckles, putting his arm around her waist* Jul 15 18:58:56 I'd best show my face back there Jul 15 18:59:16 * Claudia nods “scare them off, good idea” Jul 15 19:00:32 quite Jul 15 19:00:41 * Claudia nods Jul 15 19:01:02 we’re going to bed now. night feeds, you know how it is Jul 15 19:01:19 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:01:25 I remember. I'll see you tomorrow Jul 15 19:01:53 *they say goodnight, and he’s left alone in the hall * Jul 15 19:02:18 * Morgan straightens himself up before heading for the gathering Jul 15 19:03:07 *there’s plenty of people around, his parents are still up, Edward is socialising as best he can too* Jul 15 19:04:10 * Morgan walks straight over to Edward Jul 15 19:04:48 *Edward looks to the trained eye to be in some discomfort, but is chatting with some other noblemen Jul 15 19:07:28 * Morgan clears his throat, making his presence known Jul 15 19:08:31 * Claudia is now known as Edward Jul 15 19:09:40 * Edward bows his head, and introduces the two Freiarrs as Leuken and Wiesmarr Jul 15 19:09:55 * Morgan inclines his head Jul 15 19:09:56 gentlemen Jul 15 19:10:38 *they make small talk about the party, but he notices Edward resting more weight on the cane in his gloved hand Jul 15 19:11:07 Gentlemen, would you excuse us... I have a need to speak with my brother Jul 15 19:12:45 *they bow and leave, and one says to the other “Did you hear about Graben?” Jul 15 19:13:02 * Edward looks towards the retreating men Jul 15 19:13:04 * Morgan watches them Jul 15 19:14:00 *when the other says no, the first says* It came under attack by Ussurans from across the mountains. The Freiarr and his Daughter perished. Jul 15 19:14:16 * Morgan frowns Jul 15 19:14:24 Thats... Mina Hapsburg isn't it? Jul 15 19:14:46 * Edward nods, saying nothing. His jaw ripples. Jul 15 19:15:32 Perhaps Graf Gottkirchen could go and rescue the area... Jul 15 19:16:03 Not as if a cripple such as I could. Jul 15 19:16:54 * Morgan looks at him appraisingly Jul 15 19:18:56 *beneath the expected courtly demeanour, Edward seethes with anger* Jul 15 19:20:06 Lets... lets take a little walk... Jul 15 19:21:28 * Edward nods, moving slowly as his immolated body demands Jul 15 19:22:15 * Morgan accompanies him into the hallway Jul 15 19:22:57 how far do you intend to go? Jul 15 19:23:41 Not far... I thought perhaps you could do with an excuse to get away Jul 15 19:27:36 * Edward nods, looking for the nearest exit, which is just down the hall Jul 15 19:27:54 * Morgan starts moving in that direction Jul 15 19:30:22 * Edward is slow, and frustrated by it, but he eventually manages to get in the cold night air before lighting a cigar Jul 15 19:31:40 Why are you so angry? Jul 15 19:31:59 Mina Hapsburg was my first love. Jul 15 19:33:00 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 15 19:33:02 I'm sorry Jul 15 19:35:46 * Edward nods, exhaling the smoke “As am I. She deserved better.” Jul 15 19:36:01 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:36:24 Did you ever meet her? Jul 15 19:36:31 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:36:37 I actually had a crush on her many years ago Jul 15 19:37:29 * Edward smiles “Hard not to have. She is... She was a beautiful woman” Jul 15 19:38:43 We could... probably... organise some retribution... Jul 15 19:39:50 It must be dealt with by the Graf there, and perhaps the Eisenfurst. Jul 15 19:40:11 Pity. Jul 15 19:40:35 * Edward nods Jul 15 19:40:59 The thought of someone suffering for their murder of her has appeal Jul 15 19:41:11 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:41:13 It does Jul 15 19:42:25 Do not be mistaken, I love my wife very much, but... Jul 15 19:42:39 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:42:43 I know Jul 15 19:42:51 * Edward nods Jul 15 19:43:05 It is never quite the same as that first one. Jul 15 19:43:46 No, it isn't Jul 15 19:44:15 * Edward just nods, watching the stars Jul 15 19:47:22 * Morgan waits quietly Jul 15 19:48:32 I am poor company tonight, you should be with your fiancée Jul 15 19:49:56 I will be shortly... few things I want to do first Jul 15 19:50:11 * Edward nods Jul 15 19:50:30 I can get myself back to my rooms. My wife will be waiting Jul 15 19:51:30 * Morgan nods Jul 15 19:51:33 Make sure you do Jul 15 19:51:58 * Edward nods “Goodnight” Jul 15 19:53:17 * Morgan nods, inclining his head before heading back inside Jul 15 19:55:32 *the party is continuing without them* Jul 15 19:56:02 * Morgan goes back in, milling about Jul 15 19:56:24 *there’s people who speak to him, but it’s rather boring* Jul 15 19:57:42 * Morgan goes to find his father Jul 15 19:59:38 *Adalbrecht is laughing with another nobleman Jul 15 19:59:57 * Morgan makes his presence known quietly Jul 15 20:01:50 *Adalbrecht excuses them from the other man before saying* Have you enjoyed the night? Jul 15 20:02:37 Are you wanting an honest answer to that? Jul 15 20:04:53 * Edward is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 15 20:04:55 yes Jul 15 20:05:12 No, not particularly Jul 15 20:09:54 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 15 20:10:08 Everyone is retiring, why don’t you get some sleep? Jul 15 20:11:14 * Morgan nods Jul 15 20:11:16 Yes my lord Jul 15 20:13:01 * Adalbrecht smiles Jul 15 20:13:05 Goodnight, Morgan Jul 15 20:13:20 goodnight Jul 15 20:13:33 * Morgan makes his way out Jul 15 20:15:15 *There’s still light from the open door of their bedroom in the Veisgraf Wing Jul 15 20:19:16 * Morgan goes in Jul 15 20:21:11 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Jul 15 20:23:11 * Molly is sat on the bed. Connie is curled up asleep on the foot of it. In the candlelight he can see how the black dye in her hair has faded so that the original blonde is more a dark brown Jul 15 20:29:35 Are you alright? Jul 15 20:30:56 * Molly smiles “She wouldn’t sleep without seeing you” Jul 15 20:31:16 She tried huh Jul 15 20:33:35 * Molly nods “She kept saying ‘But Gorgon is sad, Mama’ Jul 15 20:34:45 Now how would she know that? Jul 15 20:36:35 She’s special Jul 15 20:38:24 * Morgan nods Jul 15 20:38:26 That she is Jul 15 20:40:22 *The little girl starts to stir* Gorgon? Jul 15 20:40:48 Yes love Jul 15 20:42:13 *She opens those big green eyes, and his neck prickles* why your feelings confuse me? Jul 15 20:43:39 I don't know Jul 15 20:45:02 *She holds up her arms* Jul 15 20:45:18 * Morgan picks her up Jul 15 20:45:46 *she snuggles against him* Now you feel happy, Gorgon? Jul 15 20:46:21 Its hard to explain sweetheart Jul 15 20:48:26 * Molly looks at him. There’s not much of Jaeger in her face, mostly in her blonde hair and green eyes “I feel lot of love” Jul 15 20:50:43 * Morgan nods Jul 15 20:50:43 * Molly is now known as Connie Jul 15 20:50:43 Good Jul 15 20:52:19 * Connie yawns, putting her head on his shoulder. She’s heavier than that sense of Jana had been, but the love that’s in this hug is strong too Jul 15 20:52:37 * Morgan rocks her Jul 15 20:52:50 Come on love, time to get you to sleep Jul 15 20:53:03 I go sleep, Gorgon Jul 15 20:53:56 * Morgan nods Jul 15 20:54:00 Aye, lets get you to bed Jul 15 20:54:41 * Connie nods. Molly smiles “Should I do the same? will you be coming back?” Jul 15 20:55:23 I'll be back in a few minutes Jul 15 20:56:48 * Connie is asleep before he gets to the nursery room where her brother, his son now, is already asleep in the bed they share Jul 15 20:58:23 * Morgan gently puts her into bed Jul 15 21:01:00 *Her brother puts a protective arm over her even in his sleep. These two little children who knew of the beatings inflicted on their mother by their father look so peaceful here under his roof and protection, safe from ever seeing him lay a cruel hand on their Mama Jul 15 21:02:16 * Morgan sighs quietly, going back to the bedroom Jul 15 21:48:57 * Connie has quit (Read error: EOF from client)