**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jul 27 15:01:47 2025 Jul 27 15:01:47 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 27 15:02:50 *his spot is so good that within ten minutes a squirrel scampers over his foot* Jul 27 15:02:50 * Morgan doesn't move Jul 27 15:02:50 *Another ten minutes pass. It’s very relaxing, like meditation, and his thoughts have quickly quieted so he is just present in the moment, the leaves gently rustling, wildflowers blooming at their bases* Jul 27 15:02:50 * Morgan smiles slightly, just standing there Jul 27 15:02:50 *Jacques walks right by him, not seeing him* Jul 27 15:02:54 * Morgan smiles, quietly moving to follow him Jul 27 15:02:56 *He finds Varick up a tree* Jul 27 15:02:58 * Morgan watches them Jul 27 15:03:00 *Varick climbs back down with ease* Jul 27 15:03:02 * Morgan smiles Jul 27 15:03:04 J: I can’t find Morgan Jul 27 15:03:06 V: he’s good. Do you want me to be on your team now? Jul 27 15:03:08 *Jacques nods* Jul 27 15:03:10 Isn't that cheating? Jul 27 15:03:12 *they both jump, crying out with surprise* Jul 27 15:03:14 * Morgan chuckles Jul 27 15:04:40 V: Vati, you scared us! Jul 27 15:04:50 Sorry... Jul 27 15:05:17 J: that was really sneaky, my Lord Jul 27 15:06:14 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 27 15:06:18 You walked right past me Jul 27 15:10:00 J: how did you do that? Jul 27 15:10:25 Pure skill... HeinzHarold says its like even my surroundings forget I'm there Jul 27 15:12:28 V: Can you teach us? Jul 27 15:13:18 If I'm honest, I'm not entirely sure how I do it... far as I'm concerned I just stand still Jul 27 15:14:21 V: Can you teach us to climb better? Jul 27 15:14:51 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:14:54 I reckon maybe I can Jul 27 15:16:10 V: we have to teach Mama when she’s not so big Jul 27 15:18:05 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:18:09 She doesn't really like climbing Jul 27 15:18:30 V: that’s because she’s a girl Jul 27 15:19:53 She doesn't like heights Jul 27 15:20:13 V: but she went up the mast of the Rose Jul 27 15:21:42 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:21:45 It was very brave Jul 27 15:22:20 *Jacques starts sizing up trees* Jul 27 15:22:42 V: Did Grandma hurt Mama’s feelings? Jul 27 15:22:54 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:22:57 Yes, I think she did Jul 27 15:23:45 V: We need Mama to get big so our baby is strong and healthy and doesn’t die like my sister Jul 27 15:24:47 * Morgan smiles Jul 27 15:24:51 Everything is fine Varick Jul 27 15:25:36 V: Okay. which tree do we climb? Jul 27 15:25:53 * Morgan looks round for a suitable one Jul 27 15:26:37 *he finds one* Jul 27 15:27:41 * Morgan points to it Jul 27 15:27:42 That one Jul 27 15:29:03 *the boys are keen to follow his advice and instructions, and both do fairly well, though Varick has a noticeable strength advantage over the boy two years older than him* Jul 27 15:29:54 * Morgan keeps an eye to them, advising them as they go Jul 27 15:33:33 *After about twenty minutes, he can suddenly smell her scent, with no warning of her approach at all Jul 27 15:34:59 Thats cheating... Jul 27 15:35:55 *he feels a brief hand on his bottom* mmhmm Jul 27 15:36:42 * Morgan nods a little, looking up at the boys Jul 27 15:36:57 *they’re encouraging each other to go higher* Jul 27 15:39:01 Careful boys Jul 27 15:39:32 *they get higher than he’d like* Jul 27 15:40:00 Alright... come down some Jul 27 15:40:22 V: Why? Jul 27 15:41:36 Because you're higher than I'd like right now Jul 27 15:42:36 V: We can handle it, Vati Jul 27 15:42:49 For my own sake, come down some please Jul 27 15:43:12 *Varick grumbles, But they do come down a little lower* Jul 27 15:45:51 Thank you Jul 27 15:46:53 It’s difficult, isn’t it? Jul 27 15:47:10 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:47:12 Yes it is Jul 27 15:49:13 We don”t wish to limit him, but also we don’t want him to be hurt Jul 27 15:49:27 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:49:29 exactly Jul 27 15:50:27 * Molly nods, waiting. The boys eventually get hungry, and they make their way back to the others Jul 27 15:51:10 * Morgan congratulates them before taking Molly's hand and leading her back Jul 27 15:51:47 * Molly looks happy to be holding his hand. Ma has Emil, Martha and David are gone Jul 27 15:52:14 *Verity smiles* Did you enjoy playing in the woods? Jul 27 15:52:37 * Morgan nods Jul 27 15:52:43 Those boys are going to be good at climbing Jul 27 15:53:44 *Verity smiles* I’m glad we don’t have that tree near the house Jul 27 15:56:06 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 27 15:56:13 Probably a good thing... Jul 27 15:57:59 *Verity nods* It isn’t so much fun when you’re watching your son do it... Jul 27 15:58:24 No, I noticed that Jul 27 15:59:18 Ad: *he nods* David and Martha send their apologies, but they were due to Sascha and Otto’s this afternoon Jul 27 16:00:17 * Morgan nods Jul 27 16:00:19 Thats fine Jul 27 16:02:07 * Molly smiles, sitting back down Jul 27 16:02:21 We will see the twins before we go home, I think Jul 27 16:03:47 * Morgan nods, sitting down Jul 27 16:04:21 *Florrie comes to sit on his knee* Jul 27 16:06:16 Hello sweetheart Jul 27 16:06:48 F: Ballhead, when you play dolls? Jul 27 16:07:31 Play dolls? Jul 27 16:09:02 F: you be the daddy and look after my baby Jul 27 16:10:00 Oh, okay... Jul 27 16:10:46 F: You play in nursery? Jul 27 16:10:54 * Morgan nods Jul 27 16:10:57 Alright sweetheart Jul 27 16:11:13 *Florrie gets off* Jul 27 16:11:30 Ed: Do you want me to play as well, sweetheart? Jul 27 16:11:50 *Florrie shakes her head* My Ballhead play Jul 27 16:12:58 *Edward nods, smiling* Have fun, make sure he changes all the nappy cloths Jul 27 16:14:02 * Morgan gets up, kissing Molly's crown before picking up Florrie Jul 27 16:14:06 Ready? Jul 27 16:14:14 *Florrie nods* Jul 27 16:14:28 * Morgan nods, setting off for the nursery Jul 27 16:15:41 *Florrie is happy to be carried quietly. The nursery is empty, and she gets down to bring him all the clothes, nappies, crib, and little feeding cup for her doll Jul 27 16:16:13 Got all the things for her, huh Jul 27 16:16:22 * Molly is now known as Florrie Jul 27 16:16:37 * Florrie nods, bringing her doll Jul 27 16:17:08 Well now Aspen, what've you been up to, hmm? Jul 27 16:18:40 * Florrie smiles, crouching down Jul 27 16:18:56 she swim in lake Jul 27 16:20:30 Uhhh.. did she really? Or pretend? Jul 27 16:20:56 pretend. No go glow lake. Jul 27 16:21:28 Phew, thats good... Jul 27 16:22:11 No! Aspen get eat by monsters! Jul 27 16:22:44 She got eaten by monsters?! Jul 27 16:22:54 * Florrie nods Jul 27 16:23:43 Oh no... she looks like she got better though Jul 27 16:24:22 * Florrie nods Jul 27 16:24:27 Lee make all better Jul 27 16:24:46 Oh, that makes sense Jul 27 16:25:39 * Florrie nods Jul 27 16:25:47 You change nappy now Jul 27 16:27:39 * Morgan nods, setting about doing it Jul 27 16:28:46 * Florrie is happy to play with him like this, just her and her Ballhead, just him and the little girl he didn’t get to play with at this stage of development Jul 27 16:29:04 * Morgan plays with her quietly Jul 27 16:30:38 *She frequently laughs and smiles, and he notices again the little curl to her hair that Jana has never had in his dreams. After a while, she sits on his lap rocking the doll and singing nursery rhymes Jul 27 16:31:38 * Morgan strokes her hair quietly Jul 27 16:32:15 *it’s surprisingly peaceful, bittersweet but also nice* Jul 27 16:33:59 * Morgan whispers Jul 27 16:34:03 Is she going to sleep? Jul 27 16:34:26 * Florrie nods Jul 27 16:35:25 Ah thats good Jul 27 16:35:34 night night Jul 27 16:36:49 Night night Aspen Jul 27 16:37:23 Night night Ballhead Jul 27 16:38:22 * Morgan smiles, gently putting the doll into its crib Jul 27 16:38:59 * Florrie smiles “Aww, so sweet” Jul 27 16:40:07 * Morgan smiles, kissing her crown Jul 27 16:41:54 * Florrie moves back into his lap, closing her eyes Jul 27 16:45:21 * Morgan rocks her gentl Jul 27 16:46:13 * Florrie holds his hand. She smiles, eyes still closed “You a good Ballhead.” Jul 27 16:47:50 I'm glad you think so sweetheart... you're a very good girl Jul 27 16:48:35 * Florrie smiles, pretending to snore Jul 27 16:51:45 * Morgan smiles, rocking her Jul 27 17:10:57 * Florrie has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 27 17:36:31 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 27 17:37:27 * Florrie smiles “Aww, so sweet” Jul 27 17:37:27 * Morgan smiles, kissing her crown Jul 27 17:37:27 * Florrie moves back into his lap, closing her eyes Jul 27 17:37:27 * Morgan rocks her gentl Jul 27 17:37:27 * Florrie holds his hand. She smiles, eyes still closed “You a good Ballhead.” Jul 27 17:37:30 I'm glad you think so sweetheart... you're a very good girl Jul 27 17:37:32 * Florrie smiles, pretending to snore Jul 27 17:37:34 * Morgan smiles, rocking her Jul 27 17:38:20 *She starts to fall asleep, and says “loveyoubye” Jul 27 17:38:42 I love you sweetheart Jul 27 17:40:22 *The nursery is warm enough, and she’s a solid weight in his arms. With her eyes closed, she could easily be the little girl he should have held here in the Veisgraf Wing instead* Jul 27 17:41:47 * Morgan watches her sadly Jul 27 17:43:46 *it’s painful, but he starts to be able to smell something, not the balm, but that scent of Uinise’s incense, and he feels less alone* Jul 27 17:44:34 * Morgan breathes slowly Jul 27 17:45:50 *the scent intensifies so much that it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Capperlucian goddess behind him if he turned* Jul 27 17:46:00 * Morgan turns a little Jul 27 17:46:27 *he thinks he catches the faintest movement, but nothing more* Jul 27 17:51:44 * Morgan sighs, quietly moving to put Florrie on her bed Jul 27 17:52:06 *he manages this* Jul 27 17:53:45 * Morgan moves to find a servant to watch over her Jul 27 17:54:09 *it takes a few minutes, but he manages it* Jul 27 17:55:00 [Is Alice near you? Jul 27 17:55:01 ] Jul 27 17:57:19 [yes, my love, is everything alright] Jul 27 17:58:21 [Could you let her know I've put Florrie down for a little nap, she seemed tired] Jul 27 17:58:57 [of course] Jul 27 17:59:38 [I've got a maid in to keep an eye to her] Jul 27 18:00:51 [are you joining us?] Jul 27 18:01:29 [aye, I'm on my way] Jul 27 18:02:05 [it’s alright if you need some time alone, my love, to sketch or play, or whatever you wish] Jul 27 18:02:29 [I'll get a coffee and take a little walk] Jul 27 18:03:04 [alright, we’ll see you in a while] Jul 27 18:03:46 * Morgan nods, going via the kitchen for coffee before going outside and heading for the lake Jul 27 18:17:01 *the water looks peaceful, tempting for a swim if it weren’t dangerous * Jul 27 18:17:38 * Morgan sits down, drinking his coffee as he tries to find peace Jul 27 18:21:02 *he manages this, though it’s a cathartic sort of peace, cleansing. Jana isn’t here, but she’s even more at peace and ease than Florrie sleeping upstairs. His loss is great, but his blessings are many. He’s here by himself , but he’s not really alone when so many people are nearby who love and support him* Jul 27 18:21:35 * Morgan sits quietly for a while Jul 27 18:22:35 *he realises when the breeze changes that his cheeks are wet* Jul 27 18:22:48 * Morgan slowly wipes his face Jul 27 18:23:26 *he hears someone approach on the shingle * Jul 27 18:23:38 * Morgan sighs, looking around Jul 27 18:23:50 * Molly is now known as Edward Jul 27 18:24:08 * Edward stays at a distance “do you want company?” Jul 27 18:24:29 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 27 18:24:39 aye Jul 27 18:24:55 * Edward comes to sit down beside him Jul 27 18:25:04 sometimes I miss the cigars Jul 27 18:25:23 Gives you something to do with your hands... Jul 27 18:25:33 * Edward nods “quite” Jul 27 18:27:01 * Morgan nods Jul 27 18:27:04 What troubles you? Jul 27 18:27:44 * Edward smiles faintly “At present I’m just avoiding my wife tormenting me” Jul 27 18:28:07 * Morgan nods Jul 27 18:28:15 They can be merciless Jul 27 18:28:25 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:29:00 I am trying to figure out which of the other wives put her up to it Jul 27 18:30:02 You assume she hasn't devised it on her own Jul 27 18:30:25 last time it was a coordinated attack Jul 27 18:32:02 Thats true Jul 27 18:32:25 yours is behaving? Jul 27 18:33:05 * Morgan nods Jul 27 18:33:07 aye Jul 27 18:33:19 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:33:31 Was Florrie well? Jul 27 18:34:04 * Morgan nods, looking out over the water Jul 27 18:34:20 Fine... she drifted off after we put Aspen down for her nap Jul 27 18:34:28 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:34:50 I admit, I was surprised she was so insistent on having you Jul 27 18:35:14 * Morgan nods Jul 27 18:35:17 So was I to be honest Jul 27 18:35:27 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:35:37 time is growing short Jul 27 18:36:29 You are annoyed she spent time with me instead? Jul 27 18:36:46 disappointed, perhaps Jul 27 18:37:46 * Morgan nods Jul 27 18:37:49 It is understandable Jul 27 18:38:01 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:38:22 did you benefit from the time with her? Jul 27 18:39:09 Sort of... it was remarkably painful Jul 27 18:39:54 * Edward sighs “I am sorry to hear that “ Jul 27 18:41:08 It was bound to be difficult... but I will not shy away from it Jul 27 18:41:27 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:41:54 perhaps by the time we gather in July you will have healed further Jul 27 18:42:33 We can but wait and see Jul 27 18:42:40 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:42:53 Emil seems to have enjoyed himself Jul 27 18:43:59 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Jul 27 18:44:05 I'd say so... he's a very relaxed little man Jul 27 18:44:15 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:44:40 he did, however, try to grab Heinzharold’s mother’s breast Jul 27 18:45:47 He can be a little indiscriminate Jul 27 18:45:51 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:46:14 She said that Heinzharold must have done that to half the women in the village as a baby Jul 27 18:46:48 And most of the women in camps... Jul 27 18:47:14 * Edward laughs “I thought he was probably popular” Jul 27 18:47:29 Being that pretty, of course he was Jul 27 18:52:33 * Edward nods Jul 27 18:52:47 I wasn’t short of my own successes, naturally Jul 27 18:55:54 Of course... Jul 27 18:59:44 * Edward looks across the water Jul 27 19:00:12 I am going to miss this place Jul 27 19:00:45 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:00:49 Yeah... Jul 27 19:02:03 you are lucky that you can return at short notice Jul 27 19:02:30 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:02:32 I know Jul 27 19:04:29 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:04:41 We have the mirrors, that will have to suffice Jul 27 19:05:30 Unfortunately, it must Jul 27 19:06:24 * Edward nods “We will need to decide whether it is better if I am here for the birth or for the baptism” Jul 27 19:07:21 It is too long to be away for both... Jul 27 19:08:54 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:09:06 it wouldn’t be fair to Graben Jul 27 19:09:39 * Morgan nods, looking sad Jul 27 19:09:42 No it wouldn't Jul 27 19:09:51 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:10:45 Whether Mimi is going to have our child in February as you thought is going to alter our travel plans also Jul 27 19:11:04 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:11:06 Yes, it will Jul 27 19:11:27 She will want to have a month of confinement as is traditional Jul 27 19:12:32 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:12:35 Aye, no doubt Jul 27 19:12:56 which means we must consider whether to have Prophets Mass in Graben Jul 27 19:13:21 I suppose it does... could be... difficult. Jul 27 19:14:08 * Edward nods “I assume that Heinzharold’s child must be due between your child and mine?” Jul 27 19:14:21 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:14:22 indeed Jul 27 19:14:33 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:15:05 The invitation to join Mimi and I is there, but it sounds as if you will need to remain in Sudlachenburg or Hafenlohr Jul 27 19:15:20 We'll have to just see where things stand... Jul 27 19:15:34 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:16:00 Much as I would love to join you again, my responsibility will always be to my wife and child Jul 27 19:16:28 Of course Jul 27 19:17:25 * Edward smiles faintly “That is the true calling of a man” Jul 27 19:17:45 * Morgan nods, watching the water Jul 27 19:21:16 Is Molly fallen out with her parents? Jul 27 19:21:29 Her mother is, at best, tactless at times Jul 27 19:24:13 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:24:37 I think she looks wonderful Jul 27 19:25:03 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:25:06 As do I Jul 27 19:27:02 * Edward smirks slightly “That was anticipated” Jul 27 19:27:54 It was, really, yes Jul 27 19:31:22 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:31:33 You missed Father being embarrassed Jul 27 19:32:14 Oh? Better than Unitise talking about bare midriffs? Jul 27 19:35:03 Heinzharold’s mother asked when Mina and I got married. Mimi was explaining about the longest night of the year, and Heinzharold’s mother said “We got married 9n -June- twenty first, that’s the shortest night of the year... Da said there was no point having a long night when we wouldn’t be sleeping anyway” Jul 27 19:35:25 * Morgan laughs Jul 27 19:35:28 Oh excellent Jul 27 19:36:53 * Edward chuckles Jul 27 19:36:58 He was very red Jul 27 19:37:32 I'll bet he was Jul 27 19:40:54 * Edward nods “It’s a shame you missed it” Jul 27 19:41:35 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:41:54 I think, though... it was worth it Jul 27 19:42:00 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:42:11 She didn’t even bat an eye either Jul 27 19:43:04 Doesn't surprise me really Jul 27 19:45:07 Mimi kept a straight face admirably Jul 27 19:46:18 She's very good Jul 27 19:49:22 * Edward nods “Her poise puts even me to shame, and I’m good” Jul 27 19:49:56 * Morgan nods Jul 27 19:51:45 *me glances towards the house* Did you still want Yensid? Jul 27 19:52:58 No, we've more or less figured it out Jul 27 19:55:56 * Edward nods “I am not going to waste time trying to understand -how- that’s possible “ Jul 27 19:56:58 No... I daresay I'll know one day but for now... I'm just accepting it Jul 27 19:58:59 * Edward nods Jul 27 19:59:24 I’ll get mine on there tomorrow, would you like to have a drink with me tomorrow evening? Jul 27 20:00:09 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:00:12 Yes, I would Jul 27 20:01:41 * Edward smiles “We’re making up for lost years” Jul 27 20:02:21 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:02:25 Aye, we are Jul 27 20:04:25 I am proud of how far we’ve come Jul 27 20:05:56 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:06:02 So am I, tremendously Jul 27 20:07:17 * Edward nods, smiling Jul 27 20:11:00 Thank you, Morgan Jul 27 20:13:21 For? Jul 27 20:13:41 Giving our relationship a chance Jul 27 20:15:11 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 27 20:15:39 Took a lot for both of us Jul 27 20:16:35 * Edward nods Jul 27 20:16:54 It has been very worth the work Jul 27 20:19:07 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:19:14 It has, very much so Jul 27 20:22:11 * Edward nods “Father said the memorial has been built on the green” Jul 27 20:24:34 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:24:43 Unveiling it after church, I hear... Jul 27 20:24:47 * Edward nods Jul 27 20:25:01 I intend to be present Jul 27 20:25:21 * Morgan nods Jul 27 20:25:23 good Jul 27 20:31:34 * Edward nods “Will Florrie being there be a problem for you?” Jul 27 20:32:30 Might be more a problem for Sascha and Otto... Jul 27 20:35:16 Will they be out in the village already? Jul 27 20:35:52 Its possible but... could you imagine not being there in their place? Jul 27 20:39:18 If my wife had just delivered twins, she would not be there. Jul 27 20:39:47 * Morgan shrugs Jul 27 20:43:39 how do you plan to handle it? Jul 27 20:44:20 I'll let you know once I figure it out Jul 27 20:46:07 * Edward chuckles Jul 27 20:46:11 Very well Jul 27 20:46:48 I might go and see Otto... Jul 27 20:49:24 * Edward nods “I can carry a message to your wife...” Jul 27 20:50:08 No, I'll see her before I go Jul 27 20:51:34 * Edward nods, standing up smoothly “I am going to spend time with Florrie” Jul 27 20:52:27 Is she awake already? Jul 27 20:52:47 I have no idea, but it will be their tea time soon Jul 27 20:54:28 * Morgan nods, standing up Jul 27 20:54:33 I'll see you later Jul 27 20:56:25 * Edward inclines his head before going towards the Veisgraf Wing Jul 27 21:15:45 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)