**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jul 20 12:48:05 2025 Jul 20 12:48:05 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 20 12:48:52 I suppose so Jul 20 12:48:52 me smiles softly Jul 20 12:48:52 You’d rather sit here, hold my hand, and imagine such things? Jul 20 12:48:52 * Morgan nods Jul 20 12:48:52 Aye Jul 20 12:48:53 mmhmm... but then I’d possibly need to go back to bed again, but I’m already dry and dressed Jul 20 12:48:55 Best not then Jul 20 12:48:57 No, we know I’m not at my most temperate when frustrated and aroused? Jul 20 12:48:59 That is very true Jul 20 12:49:01 * Molly nods Jul 20 12:49:03 But you may ponder on it as much as you please! Jul 20 12:49:05 I might well do later love Jul 20 12:49:07 * Molly nods, standing and then kissing his cheek Jul 20 12:49:09 I'll see you in a little while Jul 20 12:49:13 * Molly nods Jul 20 12:49:15 We’ll wake the birthday boy then Jul 20 12:52:17 * Morgan nods Jul 20 12:52:19 Aye, alright Jul 20 12:55:30 * Molly heads to the nursery where both Alice and Emil should be Jul 20 12:55:47 * Morgan follows her Jul 20 12:57:03 * Molly is now known as Alice Jul 20 12:57:30 * Alice is already up, but none of the children are. Molly goes through to the bedroom Jul 20 12:57:41 * Morgan looks Alice over Jul 20 12:59:12 * Alice looks fine Jul 20 12:59:16 good morning Jul 20 13:00:09 How you doing? Jul 20 13:00:20 I’m alright Jul 20 13:00:27 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 13:00:31 Edward tells me you are at odds Jul 20 13:01:04 *from the bedroom, he hears Molly singing happy birthday to Emil, just like Dietlinde had done that March morning, Jana’s first and only birthday * Jul 20 13:01:14 * Alice nods “A bit” Jul 20 13:01:29 Want to tell me about it? Jul 20 13:01:43 * Alice sits down Jul 20 13:01:55 I wasn’t going to sleep with him Jul 20 13:02:37 Lets assume I've not even had half the story... Jul 20 13:06:09 I was dancing with Tobias and we were getting on well. But Edward kept watching us like a disapproving father, and killed what might have been something brief and enjoyable for us both Jul 20 13:06:56 * Morgan sighs Jul 20 13:07:04 Yeah, thats more or less what I imagined the case to be Jul 20 13:07:54 I get that you don’t really approve Jul 20 13:09:05 Of... Jul 20 13:09:37 me picking up with someone and it just being a bit of fun Jul 20 13:10:44 * Morgan shrugs Jul 20 13:10:52 None of my business love, as long as you're safe Jul 20 13:12:42 I would have been. *she sighs* It gets lonely, especially when you’re around happy couples Jul 20 13:13:06 * Morgan nods Jul 20 13:13:08 I know Jul 20 13:13:34 I don’t like him butting in like that Jul 20 13:14:00 * Morgan nods Jul 20 13:14:15 Thats reasonable... though no doubt he'd argue he wasn't actually butting in... Jul 20 13:14:23 * Alice nods Jul 20 13:14:40 It feels a bit like he’s jealous Jul 20 13:15:25 I can understand why you'd feel that Jul 20 13:15:47 * Alice nods Jul 20 13:16:05 Doesn’t really matter, it’s only a few days now Jul 20 13:18:12 It matters... I don't want something like this causing tension and festering between you Jul 20 13:19:21 * Alice nods Jul 20 13:19:36 I’m annoyed, but I get that he cares Jul 20 13:20:36 * Morgan nods Jul 20 13:20:43 He sees it that he is protecting you Jul 20 13:21:56 * Alice smiles Jul 20 13:22:26 He’s been cramping my style for years, thanks to how fat and pregnant I got! Jul 20 13:24:25 Well... yeah... Jul 20 13:25:57 * Alice glances at him, smiling “Sorry, I wasn’t actually trying to needle you then” Jul 20 13:27:03 * Morgan shrugs Jul 20 13:27:04 Its alright Jul 20 13:29:21 Everything okay? You left very early last night Jul 20 13:30:23 It all got a bit much for me Jul 20 13:31:36 The dancing? Jul 20 13:32:44 * Morgan smiles sadly Jul 20 13:32:48 The onslaught of memories Jul 20 13:32:56 * Alice nods Jul 20 13:33:25 I guess if that was your regular tavern, you must have taken Dietlinde there a lot? Jul 20 13:33:40 Now and then... Jul 20 13:35:30 But it’s a big reminder of being with her instead? Jul 20 13:36:10 * Morgan nods Jul 20 13:37:20 tHat’s sad, you must miss her Jul 20 13:37:53 * Morgan nods Jul 20 13:37:55 I do Jul 20 13:38:48 Everyone says she was quiet, easygoing, and gentle Jul 20 13:44:14 * Morgan nods Jul 20 13:44:20 Aye, she was... you'd have liked her I think Jul 20 13:45:09 * Alice nods Jul 20 13:45:23 I like people who are down to earth and practical Jul 20 13:46:06 * Morgan nods Jul 20 13:46:09 Me too Jul 20 13:47:36 * Alice nods Jul 20 13:48:07 It’s a shame there’s not a copy of you that’s single and has been punched in the mouth *she smirks* Jul 20 13:49:30 * Morgan snorts Jul 20 13:51:47 * Alice laughs Jul 20 13:52:41 *Florrie comes the in, all messy hair and in her simple nightgown, carrying her doll.* Jul 20 13:53:29 Hello sweetheart Jul 20 13:56:02 *Florrie smiles, coming to sit on his lap* I have dream Jul 20 13:56:10 Oh? Jul 20 13:56:29 F: I made big tree and climbed to the top Jul 20 13:56:48 That sounds fun Jul 20 13:57:06 *Florrie nods* When I make more trees? Jul 20 13:57:45 Oh I don't know sweetheart Jul 20 13:58:34 F: At Hafe’lor? Jul 20 14:00:13 Aye, maybe... Jul 20 14:00:28 F: When I go Hafe’lor? Jul 20 14:01:15 * Morgan looks at Alice Jul 20 14:03:29 We’ll be going to Innesbruck the day after tomorrow, then Hafenlohr the day after that... Jul 20 14:03:42 *Florrie looks to Morgan* I go soon Jul 20 14:03:57 * Morgan nods Jul 20 14:04:01 Yes sweetheart Jul 20 14:06:58 F: I play at Hafe’lor with Varick and Jacques Jul 20 14:07:33 * Morgan nods Jul 20 14:07:35 That'll be nice Jul 20 14:09:03 I think Jacques might be staying with his father in Innesbruck, Florrie Jul 20 14:09:15 F: Okay, I play with Ballhead and Vati Jul 20 14:10:42 * Alice glances at Morgan sadly Jul 20 14:10:53 Aye, maybe Jul 20 14:11:50 *Molly sings again, making Emil laugh* Jul 20 14:11:57 F: Eel birthday. Jul 20 14:13:09 * Morgan nods Jul 20 14:13:10 Yes it is Jul 20 14:14:31 F: Eel big boy? Jul 20 14:14:47 Getting that way, huh... he's a year old today Jul 20 14:15:12 F: I want birthday Jul 20 14:16:19 You'll have one when its time Jul 20 14:17:49 *Florrie cuddles him* When Aspen birthday? Jul 20 14:19:20 Hmmm, I don't know Jul 20 14:20:24 F: I say... Friday! *But by Friday they should be on the Blessing and getting ready to leave Eisen* Jul 20 14:21:58 Let's have a think about it shall we? Jul 20 14:23:03 *Florrie nods* where my Vati? Jul 20 14:23:51 He was downstairs in the library Jul 20 14:24:19 F: I go see? Jul 20 14:24:46 Maybe your mama can take you to see him? Jul 20 14:25:24 *Florrie nods* I get dressed? Jul 20 14:26:43 * Morgan nods Jul 20 14:26:45 Yes sweetheart Jul 20 14:32:40 *florrie goes off. Alice sighs* Jul 20 14:33:57 I need to start prepar8ng her Jul 20 14:34:25 * Morgan nods Jul 20 14:34:27 I'm afraid so Jul 20 14:35:31 She’s going to be upset Jul 20 14:36:03 * Morgan nods Jul 20 14:36:06 Yes, I think she is Jul 20 14:39:56 * Alice nods Jul 20 14:40:22 do you want me to wait so she doesn’t spoil the day Jul 20 14:41:44 I think you know me better than that Jul 20 14:42:42 I should probably discuss it with Edward, make sure we’re on the same page Jul 20 14:43:18 * Morgan nods Jul 20 14:43:20 probably Jul 20 14:47:52 I thought we’d stay Monday night in Innesbruck, Tuesday in Hafenlohr, then set off to Baden Wednesday morning Jul 20 14:48:08 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 14:48:10 alright Jul 20 14:51:30 do you need to prepare? Jul 20 14:53:32 Not sure yet... things are bit... difficult Jul 20 14:55:01 why? Jul 20 14:55:17 Nightmares are a bit tough at the moment, I'm... not doing well Jul 20 14:56:41 * Alice puts her hand on his arm “anything I can do?” Jul 20 14:57:19 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 20 14:57:21 No love Jul 20 14:59:33 * Alice nods Jul 20 14:59:59 If you think of anything, or you just need to talk to someone not so connected to it all, I’m around Jul 20 15:00:48 * Morgan nods Jul 20 15:00:50 Thank you Jul 20 15:04:48 * Alice nods. Molly returns, Emil on her hip and nursing, Florrie holding her hand. She smiles Jul 20 15:05:06 M: someone thought I might be lonely in there Jul 20 15:05:23 Oh thats sweet Jul 20 15:07:53 F: I go Vati with Mama. Lee Eel stay Ballhead Jul 20 15:09:32 * Morgan nods Jul 20 15:09:35 Alright sweetheart Jul 20 15:10:15 * Alice takes Florrie, and Molly takes her seat, still nursing Jul 20 15:10:20 * Alice is now known as Molly Jul 20 15:10:35 What will we do about Varick and Jacques? Jul 20 15:11:23 They need fetching Jul 20 15:14:23 * Molly nods, watching him Jul 20 15:14:31 I can go by myself. Jul 20 15:14:44 If you want to Jul 20 15:15:10 I didn’t think you’d wish to be there today, if you are struggling... Jul 20 15:16:04 * Morgan nods Jul 20 15:16:07 Probably right Jul 20 15:16:35 * Molly nods solemnly Jul 20 15:17:17 I will walk down before breakfast, it’ll be good for them to walk rather than sit in the carriage Jul 20 15:17:54 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 15:19:54 I daresay my father will have something to say about it though Jul 20 15:20:43 * Molly looks at Emil Jul 20 15:20:59 Do we intend to tell him, Lammchen? I don’t think we do Jul 20 15:21:43 You'll be carefyk Jul 20 15:22:50 Of course I will Jul 20 15:23:47 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 15:24:38 * Molly continues nursing, not pushing him to talk Jul 20 15:27:20 * Morgan sits down, watching them Jul 20 15:29:03 * Molly looks at the boy so fondly, holding his hand. She looks relaxed despite the obvious concern about her husband, nothing that would alarm the boy in her expression Jul 20 15:29:21 I may take Emil too, if you need some time Jul 20 15:29:56 No doubt your mother would want to see him Jul 20 15:32:03 I wasn’t intending to stay long. Jul 20 15:32:52 * Morgan nods Jul 20 15:32:53 Alright Jul 20 15:35:50 * Molly nods Jul 20 15:35:55 Where will you be? Jul 20 15:36:13 * Morgan shrugs Jul 20 15:36:16 I hadn't thought about it Jul 20 15:38:30 * Molly nods, continuing to nurse Jul 20 15:40:11 The kitchen staff have been working on a cake and some food, I thought we’d have it at lunchtime, I’ve told all the others. We’ll give him his presents then too. *It occurs that none of this preparation is things he’s been involved in* Jul 20 15:41:01 * Morgan frowns Jul 20 15:41:04 I've done none of that Jul 20 15:42:38 Much has been on your mind. It’s difficult here with so many memories, I didn’t wish to burden you further Jul 20 15:43:00 * Morgan scowls Jul 20 15:46:33 * Molly watches him “It’s not a problem, everything will go without a hitch” Jul 20 15:47:49 Its a problem to -me- Jul 20 15:48:20 why? Jul 20 15:48:58 Because I am not doing a good enough job as his father Jul 20 15:49:43 * Molly frowns Jul 20 15:50:21 oh my love, you’re doing the best you can right now, and that is all he needs. It’s difficult here in Sudlachenburg Jul 20 15:51:28 * Morgan shrugs Jul 20 15:52:57 * Molly holds out her hand to him Jul 20 15:53:23 * Morgan takes it Jul 20 15:54:46 * Molly kisses his knuckles Jul 20 15:55:03 you are a good father. you wouldn’t worry about it if you weren’t Jul 20 15:55:15 * Morgan shrugs Jul 20 15:55:16 Maybe Jul 20 15:55:44 would you prefer to have him here and spend time with him? Jul 20 15:56:51 No, your mother will want to see him Jul 20 15:58:32 * Molly nods. She keeps his hand in hers whilst she finishes nursing, only letting go to picks the happy child up and sit him on her lap Jul 20 15:58:43 Well then, let’s get you changed Jul 20 16:00:03 * Morgan moves out of the way Jul 20 16:00:44 * Molly stands, lifting him up. He makes a Muah noise, and she laughs Jul 20 16:00:58 He does love his kisses Jul 20 16:01:12 * Morgan nods Jul 20 16:01:13 He does Jul 20 16:01:46 We’ll go ahead nice he’s changed. We won’t be long Jul 20 16:02:02 Alright love... be careful please Jul 20 16:02:15 Of course. We’ll see you later Jul 20 16:03:38 * Morgan nods Jul 20 16:04:27 * Molly takes Emil to the other room Jul 20 16:05:19 * Morgan sighs heading downstairs Jul 20 16:07:29 *he doesn’t bump into any of the others* Jul 20 16:08:01 * Morgan goes to refresh his coffee Jul 20 16:09:00 *his own little kitchen is quite, the birthday preparations must be in the main kitchen* Jul 20 16:10:10 * Morgan goes outside onto the lawns Jul 20 16:10:48 *he’s been out there twenty minutes when Edward joins him* Jul 20 16:10:51 * Molly is now known as Edward Jul 20 16:10:56 There you are! Jul 20 16:11:19 Apparently so Jul 20 16:12:10 I meant to ask you earlier. Why did you carve your initials under the table?! Jul 20 16:13:15 Uhhh... I didn't... Jul 20 16:13:39 I looked, it says J.K., H.K, and M.K. Jul 20 16:15:27 * Morgan frowns Jul 20 16:15:29 Wasn't me Jul 20 16:17:04 who else would do that? Jul 20 16:18:27 Well I don't know Jul 20 16:19:01 * Edward frowns Jul 20 16:19:12 I’m not happy about that Jul 20 16:19:18 No. Nor am I. Jul 20 16:22:19 The second sons get little recognition traditionally, I am disappointed Jul 20 16:24:31 * Morgan tries to get an idea of Molly's location Jul 20 16:24:36 * Morgan nods Jul 20 16:24:47 I'm... hurt you thought I would do that Jul 20 16:25:37 *she’s in the graveyard* Jul 20 16:26:17 You can see why I would, when it’s your initials? I thought perhaps you’d felt left out, or thought I’d forgotten Jul 20 16:26:38 * Morgan shakes his head, looking out over the water Jul 20 16:28:22 [why are you in the Graveyard?] Jul 20 16:30:47 *there’s a moment’s pause before she says [I was coming to talk] *she’s mentioned this before, going to graveyards to talk as a small child, but how she’d been ordered not to because the foresters thought it would show them up* Jul 20 16:30:53 * Edward sighs Jul 20 16:31:04 I apologise, I shouldn’t have assumed Jul 20 16:31:09 [alright] Jul 20 16:31:12 * Morgan shrugs Jul 20 16:31:22 Doesn't matter. When I find out who it was I'll wring their necks Jul 20 16:33:12 * Edward nods Jul 20 16:33:24 Molly wouldn’t have...? Jul 20 16:33:32 I doubt it Jul 20 16:33:56 [Edwards having a bit of a tantrum... says someone carved my initials in the table I'd asked him to put his on] Jul 20 16:35:26 [oh, I have no idea about anything like that. Does it matter? there must be more space?] Jul 20 16:35:36 [It matters] Jul 20 16:35:58 She has no idea Jul 20 16:36:02 [sand it down and he can carve over it?] Jul 20 16:36:10 * Edward nods Jul 20 16:36:18 Heinzharold, as a prank? Jul 20 16:36:47 I don't think so... Jul 20 16:39:42 * Edward nods Jul 20 16:40:17 Have you seen Yensid recently? He is useful for this sort of thing Jul 20 16:41:34 I haven't... Jul 20 16:42:58 * Edward looks around slowly Jul 20 16:43:03 Suspicious... Jul 20 16:43:31 Do something you'd rather father not know about... he normally shows up then Jul 20 16:44:40 * Edward nods thoughtfully Jul 20 16:45:08 I am sure I can come up with something like that... Probably involving my wife. Jul 20 16:45:45 * Morgan nods Jul 20 16:45:56 Mention to the staff you want to speak to him... he hears everything Jul 20 16:47:15 * Edward nods Jul 20 16:47:41 Where is -your- wife? I thought you’d be doing family things? Jul 20 16:49:55 She went to get the boys... but she's in the Graveyard Jul 20 16:50:54 * Edward frowns Jul 20 16:50:58 why? Jul 20 16:52:17 I think she's gone to talk to Dietlinde Jul 20 16:53:44 I meant why is -she- going to collect the boys? Jul 20 16:54:47 Because she wanted to Jul 20 16:55:40 I would have escorted her. *he looks disapproving* Jul 20 16:57:07 No doubt Jul 20 16:58:50 * Edward shakes his head “She is in the graveyard, you say?” Jul 20 16:59:15 yes Jul 20 16:59:29 * Edward nods, inclining his head before going that direction Jul 20 16:59:45 * Morgan shakes his head a little, sighing Jul 20 17:00:24 *he’s left alone once more* Jul 20 17:21:39 *he sees no one before breakfast time* Jul 20 17:21:58 * Morgan trudges toward the dining room Jul 20 17:25:37 *Adalbrecht, Verity, Christopher, Uinise, Claudia, Mina, Alice, and Florrie are all there. They’re obviously expecting the others, because Verity says “Happy Birthday!l Jul 20 17:25:53 [Are you joining us?] Jul 20 17:26:07 Ah... sorry, just me Jul 20 17:28:18 *she must be a little too far, because she doesn’t reply* Jul 20 17:28:39 *Verity says* Oh, well, we’ll see him later... where is everyone? Jul 20 17:29:49 Uhhh... Molly was going to fetch the boys, Edward went to talk to her... Jul 20 17:31:13 *Verity nods* Should we wait, or eat? Jul 20 17:36:02 Lets give it five minutes Jul 20 17:41:14 *they all chat in that time. Mina seems a little quiet, and Florrie sits in Molly’s seat between Morgan and Adalbrecht Jul 20 17:41:36 * Morgan tries to get a sense of her location Jul 20 17:44:47 *She’s at her parents house now* Jul 20 17:48:04 * Morgan sighs Jul 20 17:48:07 We may as well eat Jul 20 17:49:03 *the others nod, and the meal starts* Jul 20 17:49:07 * Edward is now known as Verity Jul 20 17:49:17 Did you all have a good night last night? Jul 20 17:49:36 It was quite hectic Jul 20 17:50:24 Christopher: It was very lively Jul 20 17:50:48 Uinise: Lots of men asked me to dance, I was surprised Jul 20 17:56:19 * Verity looks to Mina Jul 20 17:56:29 did you dance? Jul 20 17:56:59 M: to a few. the steps are not very familiar to me Jul 20 17:57:31 Ad: I find it all too raucous Jul 20 17:58:50 *Mina nods* It requires a wealth of stamina *she glances briefly at Morgan* Jul 20 17:59:02 You are not overtly boisterous Jul 20 17:59:30 Ad: no, I prefer it more sedately Jul 20 17:59:35 * Morgan glances at Mina Jul 20 17:59:59 *Mina sips her coffee with a pristine expression, but he knows she can’t have missed it* Jul 20 18:00:59 Ad: There was no trouble? Jul 20 18:01:40 Uhhh... a little... Jul 20 18:02:03 Ad: What was it? Jul 20 18:03:01 * Morgan frowns briefly Jul 20 18:03:13 Nothing much... I'll have it all figured out soon Jul 20 18:03:38 *Adalbrecht seems happy enough* Jul 20 18:03:59 Uinise: I saw the big man kiss Heinzharold’s mother. Jul 20 18:04:09 *All eyes turn to her* Jul 20 18:04:43 C: Did you? Jul 20 18:05:34 *Uinise just nods, getting on with eating * Jul 20 18:06:16 C: $he won’t be happy $ Jul 20 18:06:39 $no... definitely not$ Jul 20 18:07:06 best not to gossip, I think Jul 20 18:10:01 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 18:10:11 Don't suppose you saw anyone scratching under a table? Jul 20 18:11:03 Uinise nods: I did, he was with the man with the brown hat. Maybe he has fleas? Jul 20 18:11:28 *Claudia and the others chuckle* Jul 20 18:13:38 That isn't -quite- what I meant... Jul 20 18:14:08 Uinise looks around: Oh, I got it wrong Jul 20 18:14:29 *Claudias micro expression is extremely protective * Jul 20 18:17:11 Don't worry about it love, I should've been clearer on what I was asking Jul 20 18:18:34 * Verity is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 20 18:18:42 what do you mean? Jul 20 18:19:23 Some letters scratched into a table... Jul 20 18:22:04 * Adalbrecht frowns Jul 20 18:22:13 We will discuss this after breakfast Jul 20 18:22:19 * Morgan nods Jul 20 18:24:54 *they do finish eating with no sign of the others* Jul 20 18:25:17 V: Perhaps they’re having breakfast with Martha and David, that’ll be nice for them Jul 20 18:25:27 * Morgan tries to get an idea of her location Jul 20 18:25:40 *they’re on their way back Jul 20 18:26:29 I expect they're on the way by now Jul 20 18:29:13 *Verity gives instructions for some to be saved for them* Jul 20 18:32:24 * Adalbrecht looks to Morgan Jul 20 18:32:29 Let’s take a walk Jul 20 18:32:49 * Morgan nods Jul 20 18:32:50 Yes sir Jul 20 18:39:54 *they head out behind the house towards the summer house* Tell me about the letters Jul 20 18:40:30 Someone has engraved my initials under that table... Jul 20 18:42:46 * Adalbrecht frowns Jul 20 18:42:49 Who? Jul 20 18:43:45 I don't know. Edward thought I had done it Jul 20 18:45:30 You would not disrespect your uncles and brother like that Jul 20 18:47:16 No, I wouldn't Jul 20 18:47:56 But who else knew about it... Jul 20 18:48:31 * Morgan shrugs Jul 20 18:48:39 Molly... but she wouldn't do that Jul 20 18:50:39 No, I wouldn’t think so Jul 20 18:51:50 * Morgan nods, looking around Jul 20 18:52:41 But no one else would care about a tradition like that Jul 20 18:52:57 no Jul 20 18:54:28 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 20 18:54:39 I am not sure what I can do about that, Morgan Jul 20 18:54:50 No... but I want to know who did it Jul 20 18:55:31 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 20 18:55:37 As do I Jul 20 18:56:29 * Morgan nods Jul 20 18:57:02 Where is Yensid? Jul 20 18:57:25 I've no idea... he's not my retainer... Jul 20 18:59:51 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 20 19:00:04 I’ll alert the servants that I want him Jul 20 19:00:31 * Morgan nods Jul 20 19:02:51 *he starts to feel like Molly is nearer by* Jul 20 19:03:28 * Morgan tries to find out where she is Jul 20 19:05:02 *she’s just coming up towards the Veisgraf Wing* Jul 20 19:06:08 They're back Jul 20 19:06:59 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 20 19:07:14 Good of Edward to take Molly to them Jul 20 19:08:57 He was busy disapproving of me letting her go alone Jul 20 19:10:43 * Adalbrecht frowns, but seems to realise it’s not wise Jul 20 19:10:46 Oh? Jul 20 19:11:10 * Morgan nods Jul 20 19:11:27 So he just went off to her... Jul 20 19:11:32 [are you alright?] Jul 20 19:12:28 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 20 19:12:40 She wasn’t walking, I hope Jul 20 19:13:00 [mostly, yes. You?] Jul 20 19:18:44 [mostly?] Jul 20 19:19:24 [it was tense with my parents, and they’re planning to come...] Jul 20 19:20:14 [right...] Jul 20 19:22:01 [And we went to... where are you, I’d rather talk in person] Jul 20 19:22:48 [I'm out toward the summer house] Jul 20 19:23:46 [I’ll come there] Jul 20 19:24:51 Molly's on her way Jul 20 19:25:09 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 20 19:25:49 I’ll leave you then Jul 20 19:26:25 * Morgan nods Jul 20 19:26:34 Let me know when you've spoken to Yensid... Jul 20 19:27:34 I will Jul 20 19:28:03 Thank you Jul 20 19:29:32 * Adalbrecht goes. It’s quite pretty here, but gets prettier when Molly walks towards him, a green dress fitted to her bump. She’s alone Jul 20 19:31:02 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Jul 20 19:34:06 * Morgan watches her approach Jul 20 19:35:38 * Molly looks him over as she walks, and she smiles to herself. She looks warm, and her cheeks are pinked by the activity Jul 20 19:36:03 You alright? Jul 20 19:36:51 Better for seeing you... Jul 20 19:37:06 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 19:37:10 I'm glad someone is Jul 20 19:37:22 Where's Emil? Jul 20 19:38:40 * Molly looks sad, but tries to cover it Jul 20 19:38:48 He’s with Edward Jul 20 19:39:00 right Jul 20 19:41:15 I’ll go back to him in a moment, he’ll be wanting me again soon Jul 20 19:43:48 * Morgan nods Jul 20 19:43:49 Alright Jul 20 19:44:46 * Molly watches him a long moment, then looks away “I saw the initials” Jul 20 19:46:35 Initials... Jul 20 19:47:41 * Molly frowns Jul 20 19:47:48 Under the table... Jul 20 19:48:05 * Morgan nods Jul 20 19:50:29 Liebes herz... I am concerned about you. Jul 20 19:52:43 * Morgan sighs Jul 20 19:52:45 Why? Jul 20 19:53:03 You seem so distracted today Jul 20 19:53:45 * Morgan nods Jul 20 19:54:04 Memories and nightmares will do that, let alone being accused of scratching my own initials in the table when I'd asked Edward to... Jul 20 19:56:02 He is perplexed... the only one who seems to have any idea at all is Emil. Jul 20 19:56:23 I don't understand Jul 20 19:58:41 he was under the table touching it and saying “Bah!” Jul 20 20:00:38 * Morgan frowns Jul 20 20:00:42 Thats... weird... Jul 20 20:00:55 * Molly nods Jul 20 20:01:00 Very Jul 20 20:04:36 * Morgan frowns Jul 20 20:04:45 I don't understand it.. Jul 20 20:04:50 * Molly looks around “I am at a loss for what it could be. There is a gap between the H.K. and the M.K.” Jul 20 20:06:36 So... there's space for Edwards... Jul 20 20:07:23 * Molly nods Jul 20 20:07:28 Yes, there is Jul 20 20:07:41 Is it... in about the right space for the -next- Veisgrafs sibling? Jul 20 20:10:48 * Molly nods Jul 20 20:10:56 Yes... yes, it is Jul 20 20:11:18 *she shows it to him, and the spacing is right* Jul 20 20:11:32 * Morgan nods Jul 20 20:11:37 I see Jul 20 20:12:57 What are you thinking? Jul 20 20:13:29 I'm not entirely sure... Jul 20 20:15:19 * Molly nods Jul 20 20:15:37 It’s... hmm... maybe it’s better just to leave it alone for now Jul 20 20:16:39 Possibly. Jul 20 20:18:01 * Molly nods Jul 20 20:18:11 We have enough going on, I think Jul 20 20:19:18 Probably, yes Jul 20 20:20:06 * Molly looks at him Jul 20 20:20:29 I wish I could fix this for you, it’s breaking my heart that you are so sad Jul 20 20:20:59 * Morgan nods Jul 20 20:21:01 I'm sorry Jul 20 20:21:51 May I hug you? Jul 20 20:22:10 * Morgan nods Jul 20 20:22:11 Of course Jul 20 20:24:47 * Molly gently hugs him. She smells extremely good from the exertion, but the embrace is quick as she pulls away Jul 20 20:25:06 Sorry, I don’t want to be a problem for you Jul 20 20:25:41 * Morgan sighs Jul 20 20:25:42 right Jul 20 20:26:20 * Molly nods “it’s not ideal when you’re burdened” Jul 20 20:26:49 No... Jul 20 20:29:25 * Molly nods “I’m... I’m going to get changed before we continue the day. I’ll see you in a while?” Jul 20 20:30:16 * Morgan nods Jul 20 20:30:17 alright Jul 20 20:30:50 I love you, always Jul 20 20:31:13 And I you Jul 20 20:32:27 * Molly nods “I know.” She turns to go indoors Jul 20 20:34:05 * Morgan sighs, looking toward the lake Jul 20 20:35:54 *it’s quiet out here, no one interrupts him Jul 20 20:39:11 * Morgan sighs, going back inside Jul 20 20:40:34 *he overhears Mina and Edward in one of the corridors* Jul 20 20:40:50 Ed: I was... I always am. Jul 20 20:41:28 * Morgan frowns, listening Jul 20 20:43:25 Mina: I you too. I was thinking about last night and you kissing down my back Jul 20 20:43:59 *Edward chuckles* Quiet Hour... I’m sure they’ll keep it even just for the children to nap Jul 20 20:47:35 Mina: I hope so Jul 20 20:47:44 * Morgan moves away quietly Jul 20 20:49:24 *he catches Mina say* What is going on today? It seems like there’s much tension Jul 20 20:50:22 * Morgan pauses Jul 20 20:52:01 Edward sighs: Things are difficult for Morgan and Molly here in Sudlachenburg, with the nightmares and the memories of his family. I am hopeful that going back to Hafenlohr will help that Jul 20 20:53:16 * Morgan sighs a little, moving on Jul 20 20:54:50 *he bumps into Inga carrying a tray towards Verity’s morning room. Despite the warm weather, she has a fichu on* Jul 20 20:54:56 * Molly is now known as Inga Jul 20 20:56:27 Hey Jul 20 20:57:43 * Inga smiles Jul 20 20:57:50 Good morning Jul 20 21:00:41 How you doing? Jul 20 21:01:18 I’m fine but looking forward to getting to our own house! Jul 20 21:03:02 * Morgan nods Jul 20 21:03:06 I would imagine so Jul 20 21:04:27 * Inga glances around before handing him the tray Jul 20 21:05:06 look at this... Jul 20 21:07:39 * Inga moves the fichu. She has a really solid lovebite on each side of her neck, similar to the ones Morgan had given Molly upstairs in the brothel in Jura Jul 20 21:08:44 Yeah, no wonder you're wearing that Jul 20 21:09:25 * Inga giggles Jul 20 21:09:36 You should see his shoulders! Jul 20 21:10:33 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 20 21:10:42 I'm sure he's proud of it Jul 20 21:11:06 * Inga nods Jul 20 21:11:15 I bet he’d love to show them off Jul 20 21:11:20 * Morgan nods Jul 20 21:11:23 Aye, probably Jul 20 21:11:46 * Inga puts it back Jul 20 21:12:09 I saw you and Molly leave early last night, is she in a Fichu too? Jul 20 21:12:44 No, love... its been rough night Jul 20 21:14:43 * Inga looks sad Jul 20 21:14:56 I’m sorry *she takes the tray* Jul 20 21:15:18 It is what it is... Jul 20 21:17:44 what do you need to feel better? Jul 20 21:19:26 * Morgan sighs Jul 20 21:19:30 I'm afraid I just don't know Jul 20 21:20:20 Will you be okay for Emil’s birthday? Jul 20 21:21:01 I'll manage love Jul 20 21:22:39 do you need some time just you and Molly? That’s what helps Heinzharold... with me, not with Molly... Jul 20 21:23:14 I don't know Jul 20 21:26:16 I think they can send for a servant, do you want to go and talk somewhere? Jul 20 21:27:03 No, I've seen quite enough pity for this week Jul 20 21:27:22 I don’t pity you, Morgan. I love you. Jul 20 21:28:20 So do the others, but I still see the pity in their faces... Jul 20 21:29:55 Do -you- pity you? Jul 20 21:30:52 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 21:30:55 I think I do Jul 20 21:31:35 Why? Jul 20 21:32:11 Its like I just... I cant just have it easy for once... there's always -something- messing me up Jul 20 21:34:10 * Inga nods Jul 20 21:34:20 It’s not fair Jul 20 21:34:52 No. It isn't. Jul 20 21:35:45 you need a break... Jul 20 21:37:50 So I keep being told... but then I'm stuck wondering what I'm missing... Jul 20 21:38:15 But Molly can take the nightmares, can’t she? Jul 20 21:38:54 And make her suffer that? Jul 20 21:39:34 Only you know if it’s bad enough for that yet Jul 20 21:42:29 * Morgan nods a little Jul 20 21:43:12 Molly will want to spare you, you know she will Jul 20 21:43:37 Aye, I know Jul 20 21:45:25 Maybe you should think about it. We all want you to be okay Jul 20 21:48:59 I know... Jul 20 21:50:37 Do you think you’ll be happier once you’re away from Sudlachenburg? Jul 20 21:50:49 Maybe... which in itself is upsetting Jul 20 21:53:37 * Inga nods Jul 20 21:54:25 I told Heinzharold he shouldn’t have let you be involved in burying the ring Jul 20 21:54:43 Like trying to keep him away, it was never going to happen Jul 20 21:56:54 * Inga sighs Jul 20 21:57:31 it’s still not easy, is it? I thought things were going to get easier for you and Molly Jul 20 21:57:39 * Morgan sighs Jul 20 21:57:40 So did I Jul 20 21:59:25 Is it like that hole in the floor is opening up again? Jul 20 22:00:58 I don't know. Maybe Jul 20 22:06:00 * Inga has quit (Read error: EOF from client)