**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Sep 13 20:29:54 2025 Sep 13 20:29:54 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Sep 13 20:30:34 * Morgan looks at the tree for a moment before climbing up Sep 13 20:30:34 *its easy, and the naturally-constructed platform is solid. they’re sat side beside Sep 13 20:30:34 Cosy up here Sep 13 20:30:34 *Florrie smiles* You sit next me Sep 13 20:30:34 * Morgan nods, shuffling over to her Sep 13 20:30:37 *Florrie takes one of Edward’s hands and one of Morgan’s* Sep 13 20:30:39 You alright sweetheart? Sep 13 20:30:41 *Florrie nods* I love Vati and Ballhead Sep 13 20:30:43 * Edward looks at his brother over her head Sep 13 20:30:45 * Morgan smiles, looking a little tearful Sep 13 20:30:49 We love you too Sep 13 20:30:51 *Florrie watches a vine. Morgan’s neck prickles Sep 13 20:30:53 * Morgan watches it Sep 13 20:30:55 *it becomes a heart shape * Sep 13 20:30:57 * Morgan smiles Sep 13 20:30:59 Thats very clever sweetheart Sep 13 20:31:01 F: heart for my Vati and my Ballhead Sep 13 20:31:03 Very nice Sep 13 20:31:05 * Morgan smiles, stroking the back of her hand with his thumb Sep 13 20:31:07 *Florrie leans against him* Sep 13 20:31:24 * Molly is now known as Edward Sep 13 20:31:42 F: I not go Morgan’s Sock Sep 13 20:31:52 Why's that? Sep 13 20:33:07 F: I stay here Sep 13 20:33:20 Oh I see Sep 13 20:33:33 F: I be wife Sep 13 20:33:48 * Edward looks confused, looking at Morgan Sep 13 20:33:49 Oh? Whose wife will you be? Sep 13 20:34:54 * Edward is now known as Florrie Sep 13 20:35:00 Varicks Sep 13 20:35:09 ah Sep 13 20:35:23 * Florrie smiles Sep 13 20:35:46 I be wife, he be farmer. we have stinky bear dog Sep 13 20:36:13 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 13 20:36:17 Stinky bear dog, huh Sep 13 20:37:13 * Florrie nods Sep 13 20:37:35 and you be Doctor Ballhead. Lee be Ugly Witch Sep 13 20:40:56 I'm sure she'll be thrilled Sep 13 20:42:06 *Edward chuckles* And what will I be? Sep 13 20:42:20 * Florrie considers, then looks at Morgan “What you think?” Sep 13 20:42:37 Hmmm... thats difficult... Sep 13 20:42:56 * Florrie nods, waiting Sep 13 20:43:23 Butler? Sep 13 20:44:07 no. Sep 13 20:44:59 No? Ummm... milliner? Sep 13 20:46:17 no. He be... butcher! Sep 13 20:46:32 *Edward looks unimpressed* Sep 13 20:46:46 Butcher, good idea Sep 13 20:48:30 Ed: I wouldn’t know how to be a good butcher Sep 13 20:48:43 I tell you no! bad butcher! Sep 13 20:50:40 Edward laughs: very well Sep 13 20:50:58 * Morgan smiles Sep 13 20:52:11 * Florrie nods “Get bacon for bear dog, no apples” Sep 13 20:52:44 * Morgan nods Sep 13 20:52:48 He'll eat a -lot- of bacon Sep 13 20:53:14 Ed: I noticed that from the accounts after my wedding Sep 13 20:55:37 * Florrie nods, her little tummy rumbling Sep 13 20:56:17 * Morgan frowns a little Sep 13 20:56:24 Come on, lets get you some lunch sweetheart Sep 13 20:57:12 *edward looks sad a moment* Sep 13 20:59:11 * Morgan watches him sympathetically Sep 13 21:00:39 okay Ballhead Sep 13 21:01:33 Come on then, lets get down Sep 13 21:02:46 *they do this, and make their way to the others. Florrie holds both their hands, a link between them Sep 13 21:04:48 * Morgan walks quietly, looking around Sep 13 21:06:28 *the others are sat around the lawn drinking tea and coffee. Adalbrecht is overseeing food being put on a table Sep 13 21:07:11 I assume he's watching the table so the food doesn't run away... Sep 13 21:08:43 food not run! Sep 13 21:08:58 Ed: chickens do, and we eat them... Sep 13 21:09:49 Not Henrietta... Sep 13 21:11:30 She bad bird! *she pauses a moment before muttering “yummy.” Sep 13 21:11:37 *Edward chuckles * Sep 13 21:12:47 She was a mean bird Sep 13 21:13:39 Ed: Yes, I’ve heard that Sep 13 21:14:10 *Alice looks over with a smile and Florrie lets them both go to run to her* Sep 13 21:15:26 * Morgan sighs, watching her run Sep 13 21:16:43 * Florrie is now known as Edward Sep 13 21:17:05 How do I do this, Morgan? Sep 13 21:19:40 * Morgan takes a deep breath Sep 13 21:20:19 By taking as much comfort as you can that you will see her again Sep 13 21:22:20 * Edward nods grimly “I am just watching her slip from my grasp and there’s nothing I can do to stop it” Sep 13 21:24:45 I'm afraid that is something you must endure for now Sep 13 21:25:39 * Edward nods Sep 13 21:25:52 [are you alright?] Sep 13 21:26:27 [Just trying to stop Edward from doing something stupid] Sep 13 21:27:28 [oh dear...] Sep 13 21:29:20 They'll be back before too long Sep 13 21:29:35 yes... this time. Sep 13 21:33:51 I don't know how to help you... I won't give you false assurances... Sep 13 21:36:26 I know you won’t Sep 13 21:41:53 * Morgan walks quietly for a moment Sep 13 21:43:27 * Edward walks beside him Sep 13 21:43:45 Best put a brave face on it, as it is Father’s birthday Sep 13 21:43:53 * Morgan nods Sep 13 21:43:58 He will be feeling this keenly too Sep 13 21:46:31 He is tak8ng her all the way to the Blessing Sep 13 21:47:22 * Morgan nods Sep 13 21:47:23 Yes he is Sep 13 21:48:51 I envy him that Sep 13 21:50:02 * Morgan nods Sep 13 21:50:03 So do I Sep 13 21:53:13 you envy them sailing too though Sep 13 21:54:17 * Morgan nods a little Sep 13 21:54:21 I cant really deny that Sep 13 21:55:43 * Edward nods. the others start eating Sep 13 21:57:20 * Morgan sighs Sep 13 21:57:23 We will endure. We must. Sep 13 21:58:10 * Edward nods “it is our duty as fathers, husbands, and sons” Sep 13 21:58:59 * Morgan nods Sep 13 21:59:03 aye Sep 13 22:00:02 * Edward takes a deep breath, then smiles, going to sit beside Mina. He looks relaxed and confident, though Morgan can see beneath it Sep 13 22:01:30 * Morgan goes to sit quietly by Molly Sep 13 22:02:10 *She takes his hand. It feels warm, which means it’s fortunate he still can’t smell her Sep 13 22:03:39 * Morgan watches the children Sep 13 22:05:12 *Florrie is sat on Alice’s lap, the bigger boys are playing with some soldiers in the grass, and Emil is contentedly sat with his metal rattle by Verity’s feet Sep 13 22:07:44 * Morgan sighs quietly Sep 13 22:08:37 *Molly squeezes gently* Sep 13 22:10:18 * Morgan sits quietly Sep 13 22:12:27 *a cake it brought out, and they go through the usual process of singing happy birthday. Food and cake is consumed, the children eating more of the latter. It’s enjoyable, but all too soon Verity says “With you all leaving tomorrow, I think it’s time for the children to go to bed” Sep 13 22:13:39 * Morgan nods a little Sep 13 22:13:42 Thats probably a good idea Sep 13 22:15:20 *verity kisses the crowns of each of the children. They all get ready to go in, Edward going with them to the Veisgraf whilst Mina goes indoor with Verity and Adalbrecht Sep 13 22:16:23 * Morgan herds the boys toward the Veisgraf wing Sep 13 22:16:57 Varick: why do we have to go to bed already?! Sep 13 22:17:04 *Molly carries Emil* Sep 13 22:17:28 Because we have a long day tomorrow Sep 13 22:18:05 Jacques: We will need time to pack our things, Milord Sep 13 22:20:17 * Morgan nods Sep 13 22:20:18 That too Sep 13 22:21:48 Varick nods: So we can stay up a little bit longer? Sep 13 22:22:40 We'll see how we go Sep 13 22:24:49 *the boys nod* Sep 13 22:24:54 F: I go bed. Sep 13 22:25:38 Good girl Sep 13 23:22:26 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)