**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Aug 1 20:04:57 2025 Aug 01 20:04:57 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Aug 01 20:05:40 * Morgan watches him for a moment Aug 01 20:05:40 We have a problem Aug 01 20:05:40 * David looks concerned Aug 01 20:05:40 what’s wrong? Aug 01 20:05:40 Your wife has once again upset Molly... again she is changing her behaviour to suit your mother... I am not having it any further. Aug 01 20:05:43 * David thinks Aug 01 20:05:45 the comment about her size? Aug 01 20:05:47 Yes... thats the latest thing, anyway Aug 01 20:05:49 * David nods, setting aside his work Aug 01 20:05:51 Alright, what do you want done about it? Aug 01 20:05:53 She's had chance after chance to fix things, to stop upsetting her... she is getting no further chances. Aug 01 20:05:55 * David nods Aug 01 20:05:59 I understand Aug 01 20:06:01 This extends to my children... if she causes Molly this level of upset again, that is an end of it. Aug 01 20:06:03 * David nods seriously Aug 01 20:06:05 I will ensure it doesn’t happen again Aug 01 20:06:07 * Morgan nods Aug 01 20:06:09 See It doesn't. I'll see you at church. Aug 01 20:06:11 * David inclines his head Aug 01 20:06:13 * Morgan turns, walking away back toward Die Dauerhaftigkeit Aug 01 20:06:52 *he arrives back without incident * Aug 01 20:07:28 * Morgan checks the time Aug 01 20:07:50 *it’s twenty past seven* Aug 01 20:08:41 * Morgan sighs, heading for the dining room Aug 01 20:09:21 *everyone is sat already, his place beside Molly empty Aug 01 20:09:38 * Morgan takes his seat quietly Aug 01 20:11:26 *Adalbrecht looks at him a long moment, then calls for him to be served. It feels a bit tense* Aug 01 20:11:37 [whats going on?] Aug 01 20:12:14 [we weren’t sure you’d be returning for dinner] Aug 01 20:12:59 [I told you and Edward I would not be... there was no need to wait] Aug 01 20:14:39 *the others recommence eating* Aug 01 20:14:59 Ve: I think Emil’s birthday was a success, he seemed to enjoy it Aug 01 20:15:25 * Morgan nods Aug 01 20:15:29 He's a happy little lad Aug 01 20:16:41 Ve: I’m going to miss him Aug 01 20:17:16 * Molly eats quietly beside him. Edward is watching the two of them Aug 01 20:17:29 * Morgan nods Aug 01 20:17:33 We're not too far away Aug 01 20:18:36 Ve: we can meet in Innesbruck quite easily Aug 01 20:19:33 * Morgan nods Aug 01 20:19:34 Indeed Aug 01 20:20:58 Ad: You could have chosen tomorrow for his birthday, it would have been nice to share it Aug 01 20:22:28 We thought it a good way to celebrate for two days straight Aug 01 20:23:46 *Edward snorts then covers it with a cough* Aug 01 20:25:51 *Adalbrecht nods slowly * Aug 01 20:26:28 * Morgan nods a little, eating some Aug 01 20:28:30 C: $okay?$ Aug 01 20:29:00 $Bit of tension, thats all$ Aug 01 20:29:05 *the others chat about the children and birthdays, so he’s not pressured to talk* Aug 01 20:29:44 C: $yeah, want to talk a walk after dinner?$ Aug 01 20:30:50 $Yeah$ Aug 01 20:32:44 *the meal does pass. Molly chats with the others, but it doesn’t sound to him like her heart is in it. When the food is all done, Verity says “Ladies, shall we leave the gentleman to their port and cigars?” Aug 01 20:36:45 * Molly and the others get up to go Aug 01 20:37:07 * Morgan watches them go Aug 01 20:39:01 * Molly is now known as Edward Aug 01 20:39:48 * Edward watches Mina go before coming to pour a whiskey that he hands to Morgan Aug 01 20:39:57 * Morgan thanks him Aug 01 20:41:32 *Adalbrecht and Christopher have broken out some cards. Edward sips his drink, moving out of earshot* Aug 01 20:43:04 * Morgan moves with him Aug 01 20:44:38 * Edward watches him Aug 01 20:44:51 Did you get done what you needed to? Aug 01 20:45:01 * Morgan shrugs Aug 01 20:45:14 Not as I wanted to... Aug 01 20:46:50 why not? Aug 01 20:48:08 Whats the point... and what sort of man would I be for being that aggressive to her? I bumped into David and made it his problem Aug 01 20:49:34 * Edward nods, smiling Aug 01 20:50:02 Take a problem with the First Officer to the Captain, I like it Aug 01 20:54:46 * Morgan nods a little Aug 01 20:54:57 No doubt our sire will have something to say about it once he gets wind Aug 01 20:57:40 * Edward nods Aug 01 20:58:11 I imagine you are correct. Can David handle it himself? Aug 01 20:59:08 He needs to Aug 01 21:01:42 He is aware that no further chances will be given? Aug 01 21:01:51 I made that quite clear Aug 01 21:05:28 * Edward nods Aug 01 21:05:37 And your own ship? Aug 01 21:06:48 Remains to be righted. Aug 01 21:06:58 * Edward nods Aug 01 21:08:21 The details were not forthcoming, but I know your wife quite well now, and she is unsettled Aug 01 21:10:01 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:10:04 I know Aug 01 21:11:00 I don’t suppose you want to enlighten me? Aug 01 21:11:48 I said if she is changing her behaviours because of what her mother said and to act more like a noblewoman would, I should do the same Aug 01 21:13:06 * Edward thinks about this, nodding slowly, then starts shaking his head slowly Aug 01 21:13:15 No, I don’t see the issue Aug 01 21:14:28 I daresay because noblemen often take mistresses... Aug 01 21:14:46 * Edward groans quietly Aug 01 21:15:03 Riiight. Aug 01 21:16:33 * Morgan shrugs Aug 01 21:17:30 Perfectly logical, for females. Aug 01 21:18:30 quite Aug 01 21:19:00 Just another example of others doing what they please regardless of my wishes Aug 01 21:20:04 * Edward nods, sipping his whiskey Aug 01 21:20:52 I’m sure the two of you will have resolved it before long Aug 01 21:21:09 Hopefully Aug 01 21:24:59 You can make that happen Aug 01 21:26:05 That rather depends on her Edward Aug 01 21:27:31 * Edward smiles “-You- are the Captain, not her” Aug 01 21:28:58 And sometimes Aug 01 21:29:28 And someones it must run as a -relation-ship, not a go on the water ship Aug 01 21:29:59 Where is the difference, in your view? Aug 01 21:30:41 Because you cant resolve all situations with 'Do as you're told, I'm in charge' Aug 01 21:33:17 * Edward nods slightly “Not all, perhaps. But you set the tone of the difficult conversations, you are the one who stays rational when they become emotional” Aug 01 21:34:18 * Morgan shrugs Aug 01 21:34:23 Clearly I am not good at that Aug 01 21:35:58 Possibly not Aug 01 21:37:46 * Morgan nods, emptying his glass Aug 01 21:42:25 What do you want, Morgan? Do you need help, or advice? Aug 01 21:45:24 I don't know. I'll just have to deal with it Aug 01 21:47:52 * Edward nods Aug 01 21:48:20 Come to me if you need any advice, brother, as I know I can with anything of mImi’s that I cannot handle Aug 01 21:48:32 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:48:35 Thank you Edward Aug 01 21:49:54 * Edward nods Aug 01 21:50:12 No one prepares us for the storms we are getting ourselves into Aug 01 21:51:43 No... they don't Aug 01 21:53:51 * Edward smiles “Yet it wouldn’t be quite so rewarding otherwise” Aug 01 21:54:06 No... I think you're probably right Aug 01 21:55:27 * Edward nods Aug 01 21:55:44 I get a great amount of satisfaction from holding my own through the chaos Aug 01 21:57:12 * Morgan nods Aug 01 21:57:15 That doesn't surprise me Aug 01 21:57:41 * Edward nods “With my daughter too” Aug 01 22:00:53 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:00:57 She can be quite wilful Aug 01 22:02:11 * Edward nods, smiling “Oh yes. But that will stand her in good stead to one day make her own Captain’s life full of challenge and success” Aug 01 22:02:47 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:02:48 Indeed Aug 01 22:06:35 I truly believe Theus made no mistake in making them different from us. They are fascinating and endlessly changeable creatures Aug 01 22:08:54 You always did have a lot of faith Aug 01 22:09:47 * Edward nods “Always. Even on my darkest days, I have never doubted that Our Creator is present” Aug 01 22:13:28 I envied you in that Aug 01 22:15:44 what changed? Aug 01 22:18:57 For a good while I've had an over abundance of faith... my issue is Theus feels like an absent parent Aug 01 22:19:30 * Edward nods Aug 01 22:19:40 I can appreciate why it would feel that way Aug 01 22:20:04 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:23:54 However, I am His creation. -I- am accountable to -Him-. -He- is not accountable to -me- Aug 01 22:24:42 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 01 22:24:59 I hold all with power over others to account Aug 01 22:25:41 I understand that. I don’t agree with it in this case, but I appreciate we have different outlooks. Aug 01 22:26:01 * Morgan nods Aug 01 22:29:44 As I child I did not question Father’s decisions about the Grafdom, this is no different Aug 01 22:30:14 * Morgan shrugs Aug 01 22:30:24 This is one of the areas we are different Aug 01 22:31:44 * Edward nods “Indeed. Do I need to keep Father busy so you can deal with your wife?” Aug 01 22:31:59 No, I need to talk to Claudia first Aug 01 22:38:22 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)