**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jul 25 18:53:40 2025 Jul 25 18:53:40 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 25 18:54:26 *the others take turns smelling the balm, except Claudia, who has previously disliked it. Uinise says it smells like Books, Mina says it smells like fresh snow and the hot springs in Graben, to which Edward develops an interest in eating from his plate. David’s is freshly tilled soil, Martha’s is fresh made Avalonian bread* Jul 25 18:54:26 * Morgan finishes his sandwich as he listens Jul 25 18:54:26 *It comes back all the way to Molly, but she lets Emil smell it. She realises her mistake when he says “Mama bubbies” Jul 25 18:54:26 * Molly blushes hard, as does Adalbrecht. Verity smiles slightly, the others laughing Jul 25 18:54:27 [it’d be appropriate for Heinzharold to get a clip round the ear, I think!] Jul 25 18:54:29 [oh yeah, definitely] Jul 25 18:54:31 Emmilene: What does it smell of for you, Molly? Jul 25 18:54:33 * Molly looks, to him at least, slightly reluctant before sniffing it. He feels a prickle of magic on the back of his neck, and Emil says “Bah!” Jul 25 18:54:36 * Morgan frowns slightly Jul 25 18:54:40 [whats wrong?] Jul 25 18:55:20 [i don’t want them seeing the blush and expression I know it will cause] Jul 25 18:55:35 [I see] Jul 25 18:55:56 * Molly ‘s expression gives nothing away “Morgan’s shaving soap, as usual” Jul 25 18:56:04 * Morgan nods Jul 25 18:56:26 *they smile and comment on that being sweet* Jul 25 18:57:38 * Molly says nothing more about it, and soon it’s back in his possession* Jul 25 18:58:06 * Morgan tucks it back in his pocket Jul 25 18:59:22 *they all eat, and when they are done the footman brings a birthday cake to the table. Verity looks to Morgan* Shall we sing for him? Jul 25 18:59:32 * Morgan nods Jul 25 18:59:34 alright Jul 25 18:59:47 Ad: it -is- tradition Jul 25 19:01:05 * Morgan nods Jul 25 19:01:07 It is Jul 25 19:01:46 *they start to sing. Florrie covers her ears, looking unimpressed, But Emil looks excited by it* Jul 25 19:02:27 * Morgan joins in Jul 25 19:02:54 * Molly smiles, subtly touching her hand to his Jul 25 19:04:03 *emil joins in the clapping at the end* Jul 25 19:04:42 * Morgan smiles, gently smoothing Emils hair Jul 25 19:06:27 Emmilene: Da’s family had a tradition where the birthday boy or girl had to be carried clockwise four times round th’ outside of the house for good luck. It was one for each season of the coming year Jul 25 19:06:57 HH nods: yeah... been a while since I thought of that Jul 25 19:08:13 What do you reckon little lamb, four times round the house? Should only take an hour... Jul 25 19:08:24 *everyone laughs * Jul 25 19:08:41 Emmilene: ours was much quicker Jul 25 19:09:53 * Molly to HH “he carried you even at thirteen?” Jul 25 19:10:11 HH nods: oh yeah, easily Jul 25 19:10:24 He was enormously strong Jul 25 19:11:03 Uinise: Was he big like that sherrif man? Jul 25 19:11:46 *Claudia glances at Uinise before subtly touching the tip of her nose* Jul 25 19:12:28 No, just very strong Jul 25 19:13:11 *Emmilene seems to be eyeing up the cake* Jul 25 19:13:34 HH: was workin’ in th’ forge that did it Jul 25 19:14:45 [is there definitely something between her and Grunhelm?] Jul 25 19:15:31 [Oh yeah... Uinise saw them kissing] Jul 25 19:15:58 * Molly suddenly says “oh my!” Jul 25 19:16:53 You alright? Jul 25 19:17:16 *everyone looks at her, and this time she does blush* yes... just an unexpected kick... Jul 25 19:17:35 * Morgan nods Jul 25 19:17:40 HH: $you pair sharing dirty thoughts, huh?$ Jul 25 19:19:59 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 25 19:20:34 He had a good arm on him... remember him challenging us to throw a horseshoe farther? Jul 25 19:20:54 C: $just because you’d be doing it all the time doesn’t mean the rest of us would!$ Jul 25 19:21:25 *HH chuckles* Yeah Jul 25 19:21:44 * Molly smiles “Is that where you learnt to throw so well, my love?” Jul 25 19:22:10 *Emil leans forward, trying to grab the cake* Jul 25 19:23:17 Ummm... sort of... he sort of refined it... I've always been decent at it, though not so good as Jarvie was growing up Jul 25 19:24:23 HH: She’s got a good arm on her Jul 25 19:24:49 * Morgan nods Jul 25 19:24:50 defintely Jul 25 19:28:18 Emmilene: I don’t think I ever saw him not manage to lift a thing Jul 25 19:29:48 * Morgan nods Jul 25 19:30:43 * Molly smiles faintly “That’s the same with Morgan. I’ve always been so impressed when he’s picked up heavy things...” Jul 25 19:31:38 *Inga is the only one who seems to see this as rude, and she just smiles a little at Morgan* Jul 25 19:32:23 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 25 19:32:42 Would someone cut the cake so this young man can have some Jul 25 19:37:33 * Molly does so, getting up to take plates around. She looks happy. When she gets to Martha, Martha says: Have you seen someone to make sure it’s not twins, you’re big for five and a half months! Jul 25 19:38:57 $tactful$ Jul 25 19:39:29 HH: $rude is what that is$ Jul 25 19:40:04 $yeah$ Jul 25 19:40:23 Its just one. *she gives her mother the plate, and Morgan sees a little insecure and protective touch to her belly when she sits back down* Jul 25 19:40:43 *Edward seems to be watching this all closely* Jul 25 19:40:58 [ignore her] Jul 25 19:44:35 * Molly nods slightly Jul 25 19:45:07 *Edward smiles* I think you look perfect, Molly. Pregnancy suits you. Jul 25 19:45:28 * Molly smiles back “Thank you, Edward” Jul 25 19:45:33 * Morgan nods Jul 25 19:45:36 It does, entirely Jul 25 19:46:02 * Molly glances at him, blushing “Thank you, my love” Jul 25 19:47:20 Uinise: In Capperlucia, our maternity doctors measure expectant mothers twice a month to see if they are too big or too small Jul 25 19:47:57 Probably a bit far to travel that often Jul 25 19:49:04 Verity: It would be very hot for a mother imminently expecting, it’s already very hot at that time! *Martha and Emmilene nod* Jul 25 19:52:08 It'd be too much for me Jul 25 19:53:14 *Adalbrecht nods* I remember your mother’s suffering with Edward in the summer heat Jul 25 19:53:59 Yeah, he has that effect on people Jul 25 19:54:21 *they laugh, though Uinise looks puzzled* Jul 25 19:55:44 * Morgan watches her Jul 25 19:57:22 *Verity nods* My confinement lasted only three weeks, thankfully. July isn’t a nice time for a delivery Jul 25 19:57:46 *Martha and Alice both nod, having their own children that month* Jul 25 19:58:30 I don't imagine it being particularly pleasant Jul 25 19:59:18 *all of them shake their heads* Jul 25 19:59:38 Uinise: It is because you do not dress for summer in Theah Main Jul 25 20:00:00 [uh oh] Jul 25 20:00:58 Verity: What do Capperlucians wear in summer, Uinise? Jul 25 20:01:14 HH: $fuck all, realistically$ Jul 25 20:03:30 $agreed$ Jul 25 20:05:54 Uinise: They have their stomachs uncovered. It is good for digestion Jul 25 20:06:41 *Adalbrecht coughs a little, eating his cake. Verity looks surprised. Mina looks uncomfortable about this* Jul 25 20:07:35 Certainly helped HeinzHarolds Jul 25 20:07:48 Varick: Everyone wears skirts above their knees! Heinzharold wore a skirt, but not my Vati Jul 25 20:11:24 * Morgan nods Jul 25 20:12:02 Emmilene: You were a in a skirt?! Jul 25 20:12:17 HH shrugs: Everyone was doin’ it, Ma Jul 25 20:12:55 *Mina looks to Morgan* Are you having any cake, Morgan? Jul 25 20:13:22 Varick: We didn’t wear shirts either. Jul 25 20:14:05 * Morgan nods Jul 25 20:14:05 *Verity is blushing now, Ruth looks a little disgusted* Jul 25 20:14:09 I'll have a little, yes Jul 25 20:14:46 *Mina gives him some. Emil proceeds to loudly fill his nappy* Jul 25 20:15:46 * Morgan thanks her before sighing Jul 25 20:15:53 Really, little man? Right now? Jul 25 20:19:32 * Molly stands “I’ll take him, my love, enjoy your cake” Jul 25 20:20:41 * Morgan nods, handing him over Jul 25 20:24:31 *Molly takes him, heading to the Veisgraf Wing with him. They all continue to eat cake and chat, the children going back to playing* Jul 25 20:24:45 Christopher: will you walk him around the house? Jul 25 20:27:21 I rather think I might Jul 25 20:28:14 Emmilene: It’d be touching to see that continue Jul 25 20:29:00 *inga glances towards the Veisgraf Wing before looking questioningly at HH* Jul 25 20:29:22 HH: $you think Inga should follow Molly?$ Jul 25 20:29:30 $Best had$ Jul 25 20:32:23 *Inga excuses herself, following Molly* Jul 25 20:32:39 Emmilene smiles: It’s nice they’re so close Jul 25 20:34:10 * Morgan nods Jul 25 20:34:11 Aye Jul 25 20:36:28 HH: Gonn’ make it easier with us livin’ at Hafenlohr too Jul 25 20:37:23 * Morgan nods Jul 25 20:37:25 Yeah, definitely Jul 25 20:38:45 Verity: We’ll miss you all in Sudlachenburg Jul 25 20:39:21 * Morgan nods Jul 25 20:39:23 We won't be far Jul 25 20:41:54 *Verity nods* Jul 25 20:42:27 *the cake is eaten before Molly and Inga return* Jul 25 20:43:55 [are you alright?] Jul 25 20:44:26 [yes, just coming] Jul 25 20:45:13 * Morgan nods a little, getting himself cleaned up Jul 25 20:48:09 * Molly does come back. She’s let the dress out to the next buttons, making it less hugging of her bump Jul 25 20:48:25 [oh love] Jul 25 20:49:14 *inga is carrying Emil* Jul 25 20:49:47 [it’s fine] Jul 25 20:50:00 [no, it isn't, not at all] Jul 25 20:52:14 * Molly sits back beside him Jul 25 20:52:46 I think he won’t be too long from a nap. We should probably open his presents Jul 25 20:53:04 Once we've done that I'm going to walk him round the house Jul 25 20:55:42 * Molly nods. Everyone has gotten him something, just little things. From him and Molly, she’s knitted him a little lamb with fuzzy white wool and a brown face. Emil is in Morgan’s arms now, and puts the sheep in his face Jul 25 20:56:48 * Morgan smiles Jul 25 20:56:51 Isn't he lovely Jul 25 20:58:45 Verity: That’s very sweet Jul 25 20:59:21 Varick: Mama, can I have one like a mouse, and then my brothers and sisters will have one for their nicknames? Jul 25 20:59:45 *Martha glances at David, who just shrugs slightly * Jul 25 21:01:09 I think thats a nice idea Jul 25 21:01:57 Verity: will you have a pet name for them all? Jul 25 21:03:09 * Morgan nods Jul 25 21:03:12 I expect so, aye Jul 25 21:03:44 * Molly nods Jul 25 21:05:00 when I was little, a lady in our village had nicknames for me and my sister... She was little squirrel... Jul 25 21:05:43 *He can see that Martha and David seem to have been bracing for this, but he knows that micro expression of the pain of child loss well* Jul 25 21:06:30 * Morgan nods a little Jul 25 21:06:35 *Verity smiles* And what was yours? Jul 25 21:06:44 * Molly blushes a little Jul 25 21:07:08 I was little vixen, because of my hair Jul 25 21:07:42 HH: $seems fitting$ Jul 25 21:07:59 * Morgan nods a little Jul 25 21:11:13 Verity looks to Morgan: Already you have little stag... do you have any others in mind? Jul 25 21:11:47 * Morgan shrugs Jul 25 21:11:52 Just have to see what feels right at the time Jul 25 21:12:52 * Molly nods, smiling Jul 25 21:13:36 I think we’ll wait until we know them? Jul 25 21:13:50 [unless you dream of them...] Jul 25 21:14:05 [indeed] Jul 25 21:15:34 Varick: Can we play in the woods and not have Quiet Hour today? Jul 25 21:15:59 Uhhh... the woods? Jul 25 21:18:31 V: just by the summer house Jul 25 21:18:56 * Morgan nods a little Jul 25 21:18:57 I suppose so Jul 25 21:19:53 [where will you be?] Jul 25 21:21:06 [when?] Jul 25 21:21:45 [in quiet hour] Jul 25 21:22:06 [in the woods...] Jul 25 21:23:44 [I can supervise them, if you do not need Quiet Hour today] Jul 25 21:25:12 [Its just with us leaving...] Jul 25 21:26:06 [It’s fine, I’ll be with the children] Jul 25 21:27:34 * Morgan nods a little Jul 25 21:30:12 *This frees him up to take Emil around the house* Jul 25 21:31:14 Come on then little lamb, lets go for a walk Jul 25 21:32:43 *Emil keeps a tight hold of his lamb. Ballard and Ulysses are found around the side of the house, the dog play-bowing to the black and white cat Jul 25 21:33:53 * Morgan chuckles, walking on Jul 25 21:35:49 *Bir Wolf-whistles from a tree as he passes* Jul 25 21:35:53 * Molly is now known as Emil Jul 25 21:35:56 Bir. Jul 25 21:38:20 Oh yes, there's Bir Jul 25 22:00:00 * Emil has quit (Read error: EOF from client)