**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Aug 10 11:15:26 2025 Aug 10 11:15:26 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Aug 10 11:15:40 Are you ready for breakfast? Aug 10 11:15:40 * Morgan nods Aug 10 11:15:40 I think so Aug 10 11:15:40 * Adalbrecht nods, heading that way Aug 10 11:15:40 *Emil smiles at Morgan over Adalbrecht’s shoulder* Aug 10 11:15:43 * Morgan smiles at him, following Aug 10 11:15:45 *The others are in there, and there are lots of calls of Happy Birthday! when Adalbrecht comes in* Aug 10 11:15:47 * Morgan smiles, patting Adalbrechts back Aug 10 11:15:49 *He thanks them all before going to get seated* Aug 10 11:16:30 * Morgan moves to get Molly seated Aug 10 11:18:27 *She thanks him, watching his expression as she sits. The others all sit* Aug 10 11:19:14 * Morgan sits down Aug 10 11:22:36 *Little gifts are given to Adalbrecht before they start, and he juggles them and Emil. The food is nice, and it just seems to fit, his family here together, him and Edward both married and with their children* Aug 10 11:24:46 * Morgan watches them quietly Aug 10 11:26:06 *They all seem happy, chatting and laughing. But tomorrow morning after breakfast they’ll all be leaving Verity here at home alone as they go to to Innesbruck* Aug 10 11:27:58 * Morgan sits quietly Aug 10 11:28:50 * Molly presses her leg to his under the table Aug 10 11:32:09 .me nods a little Aug 10 11:33:49 [whats wrong, my love? Is my scent distracting you?” Aug 10 11:35:09 [its just occurred to me we'll all be leaving tomorrow] Aug 10 11:35:39 [we will. We were here for the twins, and they’re here now] Aug 10 11:36:07 [I know. Its just a bit sad] Aug 10 11:37:07 [That’s understandable... you are a family man] Aug 10 11:37:35 [apparently so] Aug 10 11:38:54 [it’s always difficult when things come to an end] Aug 10 11:39:18 [yes it is] Aug 10 11:42:35 * Molly keeps her leg to his through the meal. When they’re done, Adalbrecht says “Is everyone ready for Church?” Aug 10 11:44:15 * Morgan nods Aug 10 11:46:13 * Molly says she’ll need a minute to change and feed Emil Aug 10 11:46:28 [Are you sure you’ll be alright?] Aug 10 11:47:56 [I'll manage] Aug 10 11:49:17 * Molly nods a little, and gets up to take Emil. The others go outside Aug 10 11:50:58 * Morgan follows Molly Aug 10 11:53:27 * Molly takes Emil to one of the smaller parlour rooms, setting him on the couch beside her as she undoes one side of her dress. It won’t be long before she’s going to need to size up the buttons over her bump again as it looks tight when she’s sat Aug 10 11:53:31 Are you okay? Aug 10 11:53:50 Rough night is all Aug 10 11:55:22 * Molly smiles at Emil as she lifts him onto her lap and he faceplants her bare breast Aug 10 11:55:30 Come, sit with me and tell me? Aug 10 11:57:30 * Morgan nods, moving to sit by her Aug 10 11:58:12 *Emil looks contented where he is. Molly takes her husband’s hand Aug 10 11:58:25 what was it? Aug 10 11:59:05 Its complicated Aug 10 12:00:27 * Molly nods, looking to be bracing herself a little Aug 10 12:03:37 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 10 12:07:22 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Aug 10 12:08:15 The tutoring path... my father was going to survive, and Edward had returned with his daughter Aug 10 12:08:51 * Molly sighs Aug 10 12:08:59 That must have been difficult Aug 10 12:09:22 It wasn't Florrie... Maria, she was terrified, and scarred Aug 10 12:11:48 * Molly frowns Aug 10 12:11:50 why? Aug 10 12:12:41 She had a twin brother... while Edward had been away, Rief had them attacked while on a picnic by werewolves... Mina and their son died... its the second path where Edwards had twins and lost one... Aug 10 12:13:37 * Molly nods solemnly Aug 10 12:13:42 That’s concerning Aug 10 12:15:00 * Morgan nods Aug 10 12:15:02 Yes, it is Aug 10 12:15:30 we will just have to bear it in mind, when the time comes? Aug 10 12:17:45 I think thats the only thing we can do Aug 10 12:18:49 it will only distress them otherwise Aug 10 12:20:04 * Morgan nods Aug 10 12:20:05 I agree Aug 10 12:20:18 how did you react? Aug 10 12:21:11 * Morgan blows out his cheeks Aug 10 12:21:16 Predictably but... I came around Aug 10 12:22:12 * Molly nods Aug 10 12:22:22 did it bond you and Edward? Aug 10 12:22:34 * Morgan shrugs Aug 10 12:22:36 A little perhaps Aug 10 12:24:21 Is it over? Aug 10 12:24:49 No, not yet Aug 10 12:28:19 * Molly nods Aug 10 12:28:27 Perhaps soon then? Aug 10 12:28:48 We'll see I suppose Aug 10 12:29:07 You’ve had this one for many weeks now Aug 10 12:29:36 * Morgan nods Aug 10 12:29:38 Aye, I have Aug 10 12:31:50 * Molly nods, squeezing gently Aug 10 12:31:58 were we married? Aug 10 12:32:16 Not yet... though Edward made the case that you should still marry him Aug 10 12:34:02 why? Aug 10 12:36:08 For Maria Aug 10 12:37:04 oh... *she looks at him* are you going to let me go? Aug 10 12:37:11 No. Absolutely not. Aug 10 12:37:19 * Molly smiles Aug 10 12:37:23 You love me... Aug 10 12:37:49 * Morgan nods Aug 10 12:38:21 Have we stayed out of each other’s beds? Aug 10 12:39:19 * Morgan nods Aug 10 12:39:20 We have Aug 10 12:39:41 is that pleasing, or disappointing? Aug 10 12:48:57 * Morgan smiles Aug 10 12:49:06 It shows I had my integrity Aug 10 12:50:23 * Molly kisses his cheek “yes, it does... but much less fun though” Aug 10 12:52:28 * Morgan nods Aug 10 12:52:30 aye Aug 10 12:53:00 But we’d already been somewhat intimate before? Aug 10 12:53:09 Somewhat, aye Aug 10 12:55:49 * Molly shrugs, smiling “No doubt once we’re wed you’ll be very keen” Aug 10 13:04:53 Undoubtedly Aug 10 13:08:20 * Molly undoes the other side of her dress “maybe you’ll get lucky” Aug 10 13:09:02 Aye, maybe Aug 10 13:10:00 *Emil moves over* Aug 10 13:10:14 what’s troubling you about it? Aug 10 13:10:59 * Morgan frowns Aug 10 13:11:02 I just told you Aug 10 13:11:50 I wondered if it was bringing up old feelings of resentment towards him Aug 10 13:12:28 A few Aug 10 13:14:00 * Molly nods Aug 10 13:14:27 that’s understandable, especially today Aug 10 13:14:36 * Morgan nods Aug 10 13:14:40 Yes, I think so Aug 10 13:16:22 I hope it goes well Aug 10 13:16:48 * Morgan nods Aug 10 13:16:50 As do I Aug 10 13:20:41 *Emil watches him with a mouthful of breast* Aug 10 13:21:00 * Morgan gently strokes his hair Aug 10 13:22:37 * Molly looks at them both fondly Aug 10 13:22:47 You are such a loving father Aug 10 13:24:15 I try Aug 10 13:26:26 Do you feel you have to make a lot of effort to be so? Aug 10 13:26:58 Not really, no Aug 10 13:28:33 * Molly nods. Emil reaches a hand for him Aug 10 13:29:29 * Morgan holds it Aug 10 13:30:42 *He comes off, and then tries to climb into Morgan’s lap Aug 10 13:31:34 * Morgan gathers him up Aug 10 13:31:37 Hello little lamb Aug 10 13:33:54 *He smells of her milk, and looks happy. Molly starts doing up her dress* Aug 10 13:34:38 * Morgan rocks him gently Aug 10 13:36:08 *He tries to bounce in his lap* Aug 10 13:37:16 * Morgan lets him bounce Aug 10 13:37:41 * Molly stands up, finding a clean nappy cloth from her bag Aug 10 13:38:08 Alright, let’s get him changed Aug 10 13:38:12 * Morgan nods Aug 10 13:38:13 Alright love Aug 10 13:39:43 * Molly gets down to the floor, though it’s less smooth now, he can see how her bump has started to change her centre of gravity Aug 10 13:40:47 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 10 13:41:53 *Emil wriggles to get down* Aug 10 13:42:01 Alright alright... Aug 10 13:42:03 * Morgan lets him down Aug 10 13:42:44 *He toddles to Molly, then flings himself at her. She gathers him up, kissing all over his cheeks Aug 10 13:44:42 * Morgan chuckles Aug 10 13:46:04 * Molly lays him down to change him. In his excitement, he manages to kick her belly Aug 10 13:46:26 * Molly winces “Careful, Emil! That hurt Mama!” Aug 10 13:46:45 You alright? Aug 10 13:47:03 * Molly nods, getting the old one off Aug 10 13:47:09 Yes, I’m okay Aug 10 13:48:08 You're sure? Aug 10 13:48:45 * Molly nods Aug 10 13:48:49 It happens Aug 10 13:49:36 * Morgan nods Aug 10 13:51:37 * Molly gets finished up, then stands, stretching her back. This does make the buttons look very tight Aug 10 13:51:46 Are you ready to go? Aug 10 13:52:24 * Morgan nods Aug 10 13:52:30 Is that dress too tight for comfort? Aug 10 13:53:21 * Molly smiles, raising her eyebrows “Are you suggesting I remove it?” Aug 10 13:54:18 No, I was asking if its comfortable Aug 10 13:54:57 * Molly nods “It’s fine” Aug 10 13:57:35 * Morgan nods Aug 10 13:57:36 Alright Aug 10 13:58:59 * Molly picks up the bag, and then opens the door for him and Emil, Who looks determined to walk at least some Aug 10 13:59:14 Hmm, I think he’s going to be taking this slow! Aug 10 13:59:42 * Morgan nods Aug 10 13:59:45 I suspect so Aug 10 14:00:58 *they go along the hall behind him, watching him toddle along as he babbles Aug 10 14:01:37 Not in much of a hurry is he Aug 10 14:03:39 no, but he’ll get there in the end Aug 10 14:04:38 * Morgan nods Aug 10 14:07:56 *They take so long that Edward has been sent for them. He intercepts Emil, picking him up “Brother, do you still need a minute?” Aug 10 14:08:14 No, I think we're okay Aug 10 14:08:39 *he looks at them both before nodding and leading the way* Aug 10 14:10:19 * Morgan rolls his eyes Aug 10 14:10:56 * Molly smiles Aug 10 14:11:08 [It was kind of him to offer...] Aug 10 14:11:16 [it was] Aug 10 14:11:44 [he knows that you found it tough at church last week] Aug 10 14:11:52 [ Aug 10 14:11:59 Aye. I just want to get it underway] Aug 10 14:13:25 *They manage to arrive outside, and Edward hands Molly in. Claudia, Edward, and Morgan are all given saddled horses to ride Aug 10 14:18:01 * Morgan hauls himself into the saddle Aug 10 14:42:10 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 10 15:55:27 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Aug 10 15:55:46 * Morgan hauls himself into the saddle Aug 10 15:58:32 *They all progress down to the church, past the tavern and the green where the memorial is waiting for them to go to after church. People are outside the chapel waiting, as usual Aug 10 16:00:40 * Morgan looks around, getting down once he gets to the church Aug 10 16:04:21 *People incline their heads, his horse’s reins are taken. The crowd looks to be waiting to get a glimpse of the noble family. He spots Otto talking to HH and Inga at the edge of the crowd* Aug 10 16:04:45 * Morgan nods to a few people, going to help Molly out of the coach Aug 10 16:07:59 * Molly gets down carefully, brushing off her dress. She smiles at him and says quietly “Time for them all to be looking at us” Aug 10 16:08:36 * Morgan nods Aug 10 16:08:40 absolutely Aug 10 16:10:30 * Molly moves out of the way so the others can come out. Immediately a couple of women with young children want to talk to her, like her belly is a beacon for them Aug 10 16:10:45 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around Aug 10 16:13:11 *The others get out, and Edward hands Emil to Morgan. Claudia heads over to HH, but keeps an eye on the coach* Aug 10 16:13:55 * Morgan bounces Emil Aug 10 16:15:47 *Florrie is the next one due to get out* Aug 10 16:16:16 * Morgan glances around Aug 10 16:17:52 *Otto is watching the carriage. He’s flanked by both Claudia and HH now* Aug 10 16:18:10 * Morgan sighs Aug 10 16:19:17 *Florrie says* Where my Ballhead? Aug 10 16:19:35 * Morgan moves toward her Aug 10 16:19:39 You alright sweetheart? Aug 10 16:21:10 *Florrie stands in the doorway, holding out her arms* Aug 10 16:23:31 Uhhh, okay... Aug 10 16:23:36 * Morgan moves to lift her with his spare arm Aug 10 16:24:01 *Florrie hugs him* No Eel! Aug 10 16:24:29 Its okay, I've got you both Aug 10 16:24:52 *She looks around* Busy. Aug 10 16:25:19 It is, but its alright... they're all friendly Aug 10 16:26:05 *she looks in Otto’s direction. He’s staring at them Aug 10 16:27:30 * Morgan sighs Aug 10 16:28:26 You going to sit with your Vati? Aug 10 16:28:49 *Florrie nods* Vati and Meema Aug 10 16:28:59 * Morgan nods Aug 10 16:29:06 Alright, shall we go to Vati and Meema? Aug 10 16:29:45 *she nods* Aug 10 16:31:06 * Morgan nods, carrying her to Edward Aug 10 16:31:24 * Molly is now known as Edward Aug 10 16:31:49 * Edward is talking to Mina, but takes his daughter Aug 10 16:33:47 * Morgan strokes her cheek a moment before carrying Emil back the coach Aug 10 16:35:03 *His Parents Are There. Adalbrecht rubs his arm a moment Aug 10 16:35:14 * Morgan frowns Aug 10 16:35:16 You alright? Aug 10 16:35:58 Ad: *he grumbles* I banged my elbow on the door frame Aug 10 16:36:28 * Morgan nods Aug 10 16:36:34 I see, it performed a sneak attack Aug 10 16:37:21 Ad: Yes, we’ll, it’s irritating Aug 10 16:37:25 well* Aug 10 16:37:42 * Morgan nods Aug 10 16:37:43 No doubt Aug 10 16:40:01 *The reverend calls them all to take their seats Aug 10 16:40:31 * Morgan waits for his parents to go in Aug 10 16:41:09 *they lead the way and the others follow Aug 10 16:42:05 * Morgan finds Molly and follows them in Aug 10 16:42:25 *Molly looks quite relaxed* Aug 10 16:44:03 * Morgan squeezes her hand, leading her to her seat Aug 10 16:46:01 * Edward sits, rubbing her bump. Everyone gets seated, and the service starts. He’s got Varick on his other side Aug 10 16:47:19 * Edward is now known as Molly Aug 10 16:48:00 * Morgan rubs Varicks back briefly Aug 10 16:48:15 *The service is about maintaining faith through adversity Aug 10 16:49:44 * Morgan listens quietly Aug 10 16:51:31 *the scent of her starts to become more present in his awareness towards the end of the sermon but before the individual prayers* Aug 10 16:51:55 * Morgan looks around discretely Aug 10 16:52:34 *everyone is sat quietly. HH is right behind him Aug 10 16:53:46 * Morgan nods to him a little Aug 10 16:55:28 *he inclines his head. It’s warm in here, and Molly gets out her fan, fanning Emil who is in her lap Aug 10 16:56:01 Is he getting too warm? Aug 10 16:56:25 Just a little, it’s hot Aug 10 16:56:54 * Morgan nods a little Aug 10 16:57:31 *she smells good, but for now he can still focus on the service. But when it’s time for personal prayers and he has his eyes closed, it’s much worse* Aug 10 16:57:59 [would you dull my sense of smell some? I'm finding it difficult] Aug 10 16:59:06 [yes, okay...] *his neck prickles* Aug 10 16:59:20 E: Bah! Bah! Aug 10 16:59:47 *there are a few quiet chuckles in the church that’s supposed to be praying* Aug 10 17:00:33 * Morgan smiles a little praying quietly Aug 10 17:02:01 *it’s quiet a little longer, then they’re taken through the standard prayers before communion. Adalbrecht and Verity go first, then Morgan Aug 10 17:03:17 * Morgan gets up, following them up Aug 10 17:04:01 * Molly is in line behind him. Emil has been temporarily given snack and is sat between Varick and Jacques Aug 10 17:06:05 They're such good boys Aug 10 17:06:38 * Molly smiles “they are” Aug 10 17:07:27 I wonder how Otto is doing... Aug 10 17:07:47 * Molly glances around “he looks serious” Aug 10 17:09:22 * Morgan nods Aug 10 17:09:26 He saw me with Florrie Aug 10 17:10:12 * Molly nods Aug 10 17:10:25 that’s bound to be difficult Aug 10 17:11:20 * Morgan nods Aug 10 17:11:21 aye Aug 10 17:12:18 *he has to take his turn* Aug 10 17:12:47 * Morgan does so, kneeling Aug 10 17:12:57 *it all goes smoothly* Aug 10 17:15:41 * Morgan goes back to his seat Aug 10 17:16:55 * Molly kneels for her turn, which unfortunately just reminds him of last week’s struggle here Aug 10 17:17:44 * Morgan sighs quietly Aug 10 17:20:09 V: what’s wrong Vati? Did you pray for the wrong thing? Aug 10 17:21:20 No lad, I'm just a little sad Aug 10 17:21:55 * Molly is now known as Varick Aug 10 17:21:57 why? Aug 10 17:23:32 I miss Jana... I think Otto is finding it difficult seeing Florrie... Aug 10 17:25:29 * Varick nods, hugging him Aug 10 17:26:09 * Morgan hugs him Aug 10 17:27:33 She’s safe in heaven with God now Aug 10 17:29:10 * Morgan nods Aug 10 17:29:12 Yes... she is Aug 10 17:31:41 *Varick moves to stop Emil climbing down* No Emil, we have to sit still. *Emil squawks at him in protest. Florrie is on Alices lap and watching from the other side of the aisle, she looks like she’ll weigh in too” Aug 10 17:32:36 * Morgan picks Emil up Aug 10 17:32:40 Come here little man Aug 10 17:35:43 E: Its! Aug 10 17:36:20 Its? Aug 10 17:36:43 He wants biscuits Aug 10 17:36:48 E: Its!! Aug 10 17:37:16 Oh... hang on, mama's got them Aug 10 17:38:44 *Molly returns from the line, to which Emil shouts “Its!”. HH chuckles $she’s got an actual name, kid!$ Aug 10 17:39:44 $bubbies apparently...$ Aug 10 17:41:48 $might start calling Inga that, see what she says$ Aug 10 17:42:39 *she gives all the boys some biscuits from a little bag in her pocket. He gets a glimpse of a cream cloth in the pocket too Aug 10 17:43:58 * Morgan blushes a little, looking away Aug 10 17:47:39 *she doesn’t notice the reaction, sitting amongst the boys for the remainder of the service. The reverend says “On a final note, we give our best wishes to Otto and Sascha, who had a safe delivery of a son Fritzi Otto, and a daughter Lina Molly on Wednesday. May Theus bless and protect them all” Aug 10 17:48:03 *People say amen to this* Aug 10 17:48:25 * Varick is now known as Molly Aug 10 17:48:58 * Molly joins them, but she’s busy brushing crumbs from Emil, blushing a little Aug 10 17:49:16 [you alright?] Aug 10 17:52:29 [yes, just... it’s going to get people talking about having my name” Aug 10 17:52:33 her* Aug 10 17:52:59 * Morgan nods a little Aug 10 17:53:02 [porobably] Aug 10 17:54:03 *the service is concluded with an announcement about everyone going to see the memorial* Aug 10 17:55:27 * Morgan draws a deep breath Aug 10 17:55:56 * Molly stands, holding Emil. Varick takes his hand “It’s okay Vati, I’ll stay with you Aug 10 17:57:02 * Morgan nods, standing up Aug 10 17:57:04 Thank you Aug 10 17:57:56 *the congregation files out. Otto is somewhere in the crowd, being congratulated Aug 10 17:58:27 * Morgan makes his way over toward him Aug 10 17:59:19 *Otto is smiling, shaking someone’s hand* Aug 10 17:59:54 * Morgan waits Aug 10 18:00:24 *Otto notices him after a moment, inclining his head* Aug 10 18:01:35 Otto... Aug 10 18:02:52 * Molly is now known as Otto Aug 10 18:03:01 * Otto moves away from the other man Aug 10 18:03:32 * Morgan nods to them, moving with him Aug 10 18:04:22 How are you doing? Aug 10 18:04:45 I’m tired, they’ve started waking counterpoint to each other Aug 10 18:07:36 Ah, team effort... Aug 10 18:08:21 * Otto nods, walking purposefully “And yourself?” Aug 10 18:08:44 The same... I get nightmares... Aug 10 18:11:13 * Otto nods. Not far away, Edward is walking with Florrie on his hip Aug 10 18:11:29 Difficult day... Aug 10 18:11:39 * Otto nods, sighing Aug 10 18:12:37 Yes, but it’s important Aug 10 18:13:04 * Morgan nods Aug 10 18:13:05 It is Aug 10 18:13:51 *The crowd has started to gather around a sapling he can see on the green* Aug 10 18:14:09 I do not anticipate this being easy Aug 10 18:14:54 No Aug 10 18:15:09 Can I help you at all? Aug 10 18:15:36 * Otto shakes his head “No, I’ll be okay” Aug 10 18:18:12 * Morgan nods, heading for the green Aug 10 18:21:10 *Adalbrecht is stood closest to the sapling. Verity already looks upset. Edward stands to one side surrounded by Mina, Alice and Florrie. He looks stoical, almost detached. Molly and the children are stood nearby them with Inga, HH, Emmilene, Ruth And two of the other sisters and family. He sees David and Martha with some other locals. Uinise is with Christopher and Claudia. It must be almost every single person in Sudlachenburg has come out for this, a big cr Aug 10 18:21:53 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, heading over to his father Aug 10 18:24:05 *Adalbrecht is watching everyone. There’s the tree sapling, and a wooden plaque. The plaque has one big cross flanked by two smaller ones. To anyone else it’d look like a nice balanced designed, rather than an acknowledgment of both children he lost Aug 10 18:24:52 * Morgan looks at it solemnlly Aug 10 18:29:22 *Adalbrecht inclines his head. The plaque reads “In memory of Dietlinde Koertig, Wife of Morgan, daughter of Otto and Sascha. Also, Jana Koertig, Daughter of Morgan, granddaughter of Adalbrecht, Verity, Otto, and Sascha. Both beloved and remembered by the community of Sudlachenburg.” Aug 10 18:32:22 *The people are watching him* Aug 10 18:33:12 * Morgan nods a little, looking to his father Aug 10 18:34:15 *Adalbrecht looks to them* Thank you all for coming. I give to you the memorial for Dietlinde and Jana, and I hope it will bring comfort and solace to all of Sudlachenburg Aug 10 18:34:20 *people clap Aug 10 18:35:16 * Morgan gently touches the plaque Aug 10 18:37:55 *it feels solid, like finally a solid acknowledgement that Dietlinde had been his Veisgrafin, That Jana had been the daughter of a nobleman sired by a long line of nobleman” Aug 10 18:38:36 * Morgan nods to himself, stepping away Aug 10 18:39:55 *Otto comes over to it, crouching down and speaking quietly to it. The crowd watch, talking quietly amongst themselves. He hears above the talk a faint windchime* Aug 10 18:40:42 * Morgan frowns Aug 10 18:42:08 [do you need me?] Aug 10 18:42:31 [just those bloody windchimes] Aug 10 18:42:49 [yes] Aug 10 18:43:33 *Otto moves away, and other people come up to take their turns* Aug 10 18:43:51 * Morgan watches the people Aug 10 18:54:59 *Everyone seems respectful, lots of tears are shed. HH comes over to him, people wanting to talk to Molly preventing her from doing so Aug 10 18:55:03 * Otto is now known as HH Aug 10 18:55:05 hey Aug 10 18:55:39 hey Aug 10 18:56:13 how you doin? Aug 10 18:56:26 * Morgan shrugs a little Aug 10 18:56:31 Having a hard time Aug 10 19:00:08 * HH nods Aug 10 19:00:29 you got this, man. everyone’s supportive here Aug 10 19:00:44 * Morgan nods Aug 10 19:01:01 What am I supposed to do? Am I meant to be strong and stoic? Emotional? What? Aug 10 19:02:33 * HH puts his arm round Morgan’s shoulder “Pretty sure there’s no rule book for this shit, man” Aug 10 19:03:13 Of course there is Aug 10 19:06:11 Reck’n? Aug 10 19:07:09 * Morgan nods Aug 10 19:07:24 There's always rules for how I'm meant to behave Aug 10 19:08:47 * HH shrugs Aug 10 19:08:55 I’m no expert Aug 10 19:09:25 *Inga has gone to the memorial with Ruth and the sisters* Aug 10 19:10:07 Nor am I, which is why the memorial is necessary... Aug 10 19:10:43 Ah, man... Aug 10 19:11:15 Yeah... Aug 10 19:13:15 * HH squeezes his shoulder “What would Da tell ya to be like?” Aug 10 19:14:47 I think he'd tell me its alright to be the grieving husband and father Aug 10 19:15:13 there ya go then Aug 10 19:20:20 * Morgan nods a little, moving to stand in line to get to the plaque Aug 10 19:21:35 * HH goes with him. people are quick so it doesn’t take long Aug 10 19:22:07 * Morgan crouches down, putting a hand to it Aug 10 19:22:35 *the wood is smooth, good quality* Aug 10 19:24:50 Hello Schatzen... how do you like your tree, hmm? *he sighs* I'm sorry, love... from now on, though, everyone can see you were the Veisgrafin... finally you've been acknowledged so everyone can see it... I wish it had been sooner Aug 10 19:26:04 *everything’s peaceful* Aug 10 19:27:40 * Morgan hangs his head, his hand still on the plaque Aug 10 19:27:59 *no one interrupts him* Aug 10 19:29:37 * Morgan takes a deep breath, standing up and looking at the sky Aug 10 19:32:11 * HH opens his arms Aug 10 19:33:07 * Morgan moves to him, hugging him hard Aug 10 19:33:36 * HH pats his back Aug 10 19:36:00 * Morgan nods, letting him go Aug 10 19:37:31 *other people are taking turns now. He sees that Molly now has both David and Martha with her Aug 10 19:38:18 * Morgan frowns, watching them Aug 10 19:39:37 *molly looks polite, as she should be. She doesn’t look distressed Aug 10 19:39:57 you need to go intervene? Aug 10 19:40:55 * Morgan tries to get an idea of her feelings Aug 10 19:41:18 *he can’t sense anything Aug 10 19:41:55 * Morgan nods, moving towards them Aug 10 19:42:37 *she looks in his direction, which alerts them to his approach Aug 10 19:43:37 * Morgan walks directly to them Aug 10 19:43:44 Are you alright blossom? Aug 10 19:43:45 * HH is now known as Molly Aug 10 19:43:51 Yes, thank you Aug 10 19:44:06 Martha: The memorial is beautiful, Morgan Aug 10 19:44:46 * Molly watches the people as they reminisce and console each other Aug 10 19:45:07 * Morgan nods Aug 10 19:45:11 Its... appropriate Aug 10 19:47:40 David: Good turn out Aug 10 19:48:00 * Morgan nods Aug 10 19:48:01 They were loved Aug 10 19:48:08 *Varick runs over* Grandma! Did you bring cake? Aug 10 19:48:59 *Martha smiles* I did, but it’s not cooled yet Aug 10 19:49:55 [You are sure you're alright?] Aug 10 19:50:17 [yes, it’s all very, very sad] Aug 10 19:50:30 [I meant with them...] Aug 10 19:50:35 V: Can we go to their house for cake, Vati? Aug 10 19:50:44 [yes, it’s fine] Aug 10 19:53:20 I suppose so Aug 10 19:56:21 Perhaps the boys can come with you? I will be overseeing our pack Aug 10 19:56:24 packing* Aug 10 19:56:53 * Morgan nods, sighing a little Aug 10 19:57:00 *Martha nods* That’s fine, will we have Emil too? *Molly looks unsure* Aug 10 19:59:03 [They know the consequences] Aug 10 19:59:57 * Molly nods a little “We’ll send someone to collect them at two” Aug 10 20:01:22 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:02:30 *Martha and David agree to this* Aug 10 20:02:50 My love, I think people are waiting to speak with you Aug 10 20:05:11 * Morgan nods, turning to make himself available Aug 10 20:07:08 *A woman is first to come to him, she used to sell Dietlinde the ribbons and lace she’d use on the dress she made* My condolences, my Lord Aug 10 20:07:34 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:07:45 Thank you... Aug 10 20:08:02 W: She was a good girl Aug 10 20:08:22 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:08:26 She really was Aug 10 20:11:59 *the woman nods, going. This is a similar pattern in the next ten minutes, people taking this time to give him the condolences that they could not whilst he was away. Everyone is kind, they all have something good to say about them Aug 10 20:13:09 * Morgan speaks with each of them unhurriedly, connecting with his people Aug 10 20:16:38 *After about fifteen minutes, Molly quietly moves to his side, not enough to be intruding, but enough to be keeping an eye on whether he needs support or respite* Aug 10 20:17:24 * Morgan smiles gratefully at her before going back o talking to people Aug 10 20:18:59 *People then go to her after condoling him to talk about her children Aug 10 20:20:52 * Morgan continues talking to the people Aug 10 20:22:02 *Eventually it starts to trickle down, people leaving for their homes. It’s mostly his family and friends left Aug 10 20:23:48 * Morgan 's shoulders drop a little Aug 10 20:24:07 * Molly watches him Aug 10 20:24:12 Is it time to go? Aug 10 20:24:23 I'm alright Aug 10 20:25:54 * Molly nods Aug 10 20:26:47 *Martha and David gather up the boys and say goodbyes. There seems to be a truce there* Aug 10 20:29:21 * Morgan nods to them Aug 10 20:30:57 *they go. Inga comes to Morgan* are you not going with them? Aug 10 20:31:34 No, we're sending someone to fetch the boys later Aug 10 20:32:44 I: Will your Father be cross? Aug 10 20:33:13 I don't think so, no... but maybe... but its nothing new to me Aug 10 20:34:54 * Molly nods Aug 10 20:35:16 *Inga nods* Maybe it’d be good for you and Molly to have some time Aug 10 20:35:48 Yeah, maybe Aug 10 20:38:38 *Inga nods* You can have Heinzharold for a while if you want him Aug 10 20:38:59 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 10 20:39:11 No, I suspect he's going to need to be with you for support Aug 10 20:40:32 *Inga nods* You know where to find us then, we’ll only be getting ready for tomorrow Aug 10 20:42:47 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:42:48 Thank you love Aug 10 20:44:17 *Inga goes to Molly, hugging her. HH comes to Morgan* Think we’re off for lunch, man Aug 10 20:44:26 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:44:28 Okay man Aug 10 20:47:14 *HH hugs him. Then he goes with Emmilene. Edward is helping the others into the carriage, Only Molly left to get in Aug 10 20:48:04 * Morgan moves to Molly Aug 10 20:49:35 * Molly watches him “Are you coming home?” Aug 10 20:49:44 * Morgan nods Aug 10 20:51:15 * Molly nods, waiting for Edward to hand her in, which he does. Then he calls for the coachman to go Aug 10 20:53:32 * Morgan moves to the horses Aug 10 20:55:42 *He gets mounted up easily. Edward rides point with Crusader, leaving Morgan with Claudia at the rear Aug 10 20:56:05 C: Want to talk about it? Aug 10 20:56:33 Whats to talk about? Aug 10 20:58:21 *Claudia shrugs* good point Aug 10 20:58:40 That was... difficult Aug 10 20:59:06 * Molly is now known as Claudia Aug 10 20:59:19 Didn’t realise they’d see it as a delayed funeral Aug 10 21:00:05 No... I should've seen it coming... Aug 10 21:00:41 You did well though Aug 10 21:01:05 Doesn't much feel like it if I'm honest Aug 10 21:04:10 People appreciated it Aug 10 21:04:20 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:04:25 It certainly seemed that way Aug 10 21:05:59 * Claudia nods Aug 10 21:06:08 Closure for them Aug 10 21:07:36 * Morgan nods, wiping at his face Aug 10 21:07:40 Yeah, it is Aug 10 21:09:07 * Claudia nods, saying nothing Aug 10 21:10:32 * Morgan takes a deep breath Aug 10 21:11:05 At least it’s done now, right? Aug 10 21:11:47 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:11:50 yeah Aug 10 21:13:15 * Claudia nods, riding quietly Aug 10 21:13:37 * Morgan looks around quietly Aug 10 21:16:27 *nothing interrupts them, so they arrive without incident. He notices his sense of smell is very reduced when he can’t smell the stables * Aug 10 21:17:39 * Morgan helps stable the horses Aug 10 21:21:13 *they all go in alright. It’s half after eleven, he still has a little time before lunch Aug 10 21:22:10 * Morgan goes to find Edward Aug 10 21:24:18 *he is found at the shoreline* Aug 10 21:25:19 * Morgan walks to him, immediately pulling him into a firm hug Aug 10 21:28:11 * Claudia is now known as Edward Aug 10 21:28:23 * Edward is tense, then hugs him Aug 10 21:29:14 * Morgan just holds onto him tightly Aug 10 21:30:48 * Edward holds back hard, sniffing Aug 10 21:32:19 * Morgan sobs, crying onto Edwards shoulder Aug 10 21:33:34 * Edward ‘s body language changes just a little, becoming the comforter Aug 10 21:40:13 I’m so sorry. Aug 10 21:40:49 * Morgan nods a little Aug 10 21:40:50 Me too Aug 10 21:41:03 * Edward sounds emotional Aug 10 21:41:11 All that sadnes... I did that. Aug 10 21:41:35 Some of it, yes Aug 10 21:43:38 * Edward nods, just holding on Aug 10 21:44:12 * Morgan quietens, taking a couple of deep breaths Aug 10 21:45:22 They were so loved Aug 10 21:45:53 * Edward nods “That is plain to see” Aug 10 21:46:55 * Morgan lets him go Aug 10 21:47:44 * Edward brushes roughly at his eyes before straightening his doublet Aug 10 21:47:54 why aren’t you with your wife? Aug 10 21:48:17 Because I needed -this- Aug 10 21:48:30 yes, but -why’d? Aug 10 21:48:35 why* Aug 10 21:48:54 * Morgan shrugs Aug 10 21:49:00 I needed the support of my brother Aug 10 21:49:16 * Edward nods briefly Aug 10 21:50:26 very well Aug 10 21:51:07 * Morgan frowns a little Aug 10 21:51:31 Since I came home, I've always been there for you to lean on... to be vulnerable with, to be upset with... Aug 10 21:51:46 * Edward nods Aug 10 21:52:00 I struggle to allow myself that Aug 10 21:52:32 I know... but in that time, despite your offers, I've never been able to be that with you... and now I have. Aug 10 21:52:48 * Edward nods Aug 10 21:52:53 I appreciate it Aug 10 21:53:25 * Morgan nods Aug 10 21:54:35 * Edward looks over the lake Aug 10 21:55:27 The times where I wonder if death would be the only true penance are less frequent because of you Aug 10 21:57:30 There is too much you need to live for now Aug 10 21:58:48 yes, I realise that... Aug 10 22:00:16 There are a good number of people who need you Aug 10 22:04:31 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 10 22:04:47 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Aug 10 22:05:13 There are a good number of people who need you Aug 10 22:05:23 E: indeed. that opportunity has passed without doing more harm Aug 10 22:05:54 ((I don't understand)) Aug 10 22:10:20 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)