**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Sep 27 19:38:10 2025 Sep 27 19:38:10 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Sep 27 19:41:26 *he purrs loudly. there’s a sense of peace that seems to deepen here* Sep 27 19:41:26 * Morgan strokes him Sep 27 19:41:26 Jana would've loved you... Sep 27 19:41:26 *Ulysses stretches his full length* Sep 27 19:41:26 Hopefully, you'll feel more complete now you have your ring Sep 27 19:41:28 *the cat miaows* Sep 27 19:41:32 No, not you Sep 27 19:41:34 *he doesn’t feel entirely alone* Sep 27 19:41:36 I've got to admit I feel a little... -less- without it... Sep 27 19:41:38 *that sense remains, and the lily of the valley smells stronger Sep 27 19:41:40 I don't really know how to deal with that Sep 27 19:41:42 *nothing changes Sep 27 19:41:44 I suppose you'd say its whats in my heart that matters, right? Sep 27 19:41:46 *there’s another caress of the breeze Sep 27 19:41:48 * Morgan nods Sep 27 19:41:50 Thats what I thought... its just difficult Sep 27 19:41:52 *he hears a whistle, Claudia asking if he needs back up? Sep 27 19:41:54 * Morgan whistles, an all ok signal Sep 27 19:41:56 *she doesn’t c9me to h8m, leaving Morgan with just the graves and the cat Sep 27 19:44:08 I suppose... I just have to keep trying Sep 27 19:44:53 *it’s just peaceful again* Sep 27 19:47:30 * Morgan strokes the cat quietly Sep 27 19:47:34 What do you make of it, hmm? Sep 27 19:48:02 *Ulysses purrs, trying to get up on his shoulder Sep 27 19:49:51 * Morgan smiles a little, stroking him Sep 27 19:50:02 I find it really hard, dreaming of how it could've been... Sep 27 19:53:33 *Ulysses wraps around his neck. There’s another sense of presence, but it’s hard to get any real feel for* Sep 27 19:54:55 * Morgan sighs, sitting quietly for a while Sep 27 19:56:35 *that presence remains, it feels comforting, like being sat beside and older, wiser warrior* Sep 27 19:56:52 * Morgan frowns a little Sep 27 19:57:38 *nothing changes * Sep 27 20:00:10 * Morgan sits quietly for ten minutes before looking around Sep 27 20:00:19 I'd best be getting back I suppose... Sep 27 20:01:30 *the presence disappears* Sep 27 20:02:06 I'll see you all soon... I love you Sep 27 20:03:29 *Ulysses meows* Sep 27 20:04:56 Yeah, I know Sep 27 20:04:59 * Morgan gets up Sep 27 20:06:00 *the cat stays with him* Sep 27 20:06:32 * Morgan touches the headstones a moment before walking back toward the house Sep 27 20:08:43 *it’s not long until dinnertime Sep 27 20:09:13 * Morgan goes to get ready Sep 27 20:10:48 * Molly is just finishing her hair, most of her toiletries and things have been packed away Sep 27 20:11:56 Alright love? Sep 27 20:12:32 * Molly nods, turning her head side to side to look in the mirror Sep 27 20:12:39 Yes, my love. And you? Sep 27 20:14:01 * Morgan sighs, nodding Sep 27 20:14:02 Aye Sep 27 20:14:26 * Molly glances at him in the reflection “you do not sound so sure” Sep 27 20:14:59 * Morgan shrugs Sep 27 20:15:04 Just a bit difficult Sep 27 20:16:40 * Molly nods, standing “you miss them” Sep 27 20:18:32 * Morgan nods a little Sep 27 20:18:34 I'm afraid I do Sep 27 20:19:09 * Molly comes to hug him Sep 27 20:19:59 * Morgan hugs her Sep 27 20:22:42 * Molly holds him tightly Sep 27 20:22:48 it’s to be expected Sep 27 20:23:21 I suppose so Sep 27 20:25:46 Your grief will ebb and flow like the tide, and right now it’s a spring tide Sep 27 20:26:45 * Morgan nods Sep 27 20:26:49 aye Sep 27 20:30:19 * Molly strokes his back Sep 27 20:35:00 it will ease, my love Sep 27 20:35:15 I hope so Sep 27 20:39:48 me too. I think we’re packed and ready for tomorrow Sep 27 20:40:33 * Morgan nods Sep 27 20:40:35 Thank you Sep 27 20:43:51 * Molly pulls away to look at him Sep 27 20:44:27 Your Mother arranged for their portrait to be copied. Do you wish to take it home with us? Sep 27 20:45:12 * Morgan nods Sep 27 20:45:14 Yes please Sep 27 20:46:29 * Molly nods Sep 27 20:47:08 I will make arrangements. Have you and Edward completed the family tree? Sep 27 20:48:07 * Morgan shakes his head a little Sep 27 20:48:09 I don't think so Sep 27 20:49:23 is that something you’ll wish to do before you go to the tavern? Sep 27 20:49:43 Might be an idea Sep 27 20:52:46 * Molly nods, rubbing his arm “I’ll leave you to prepare for dinner then” Sep 27 20:53:07 * Morgan nods Sep 27 20:53:08 Alright love Sep 27 20:55:26 * Molly leaves the room Sep 27 20:55:32 * Morgan sets about getting ready Sep 27 20:59:16 *everything but his dinner clothes and travel clothes for tomorrow seems packed, and when he adds his current things to the trunk he just spots the top of the special oil packed away within a towel Sep 27 20:59:45 * Morgan sighs, finishing getting ready Sep 27 21:02:07 *he’s not interrupted Sep 27 21:02:38 * Morgan looks himself over before leaving the room Sep 27 21:04:41 *he bumps into Edward coming out of the nursery* Sep 27 21:05:47 * Molly is now known as Edward Sep 27 21:05:58 * Edward inclines his head Sep 27 21:06:01 Brother Sep 27 21:06:11 Edward Sep 27 21:08:29 *He smiles* Running a little late, are we? Sep 27 21:09:13 * Morgan shrugs Sep 27 21:09:15 A little maybe Sep 27 21:09:57 * Edward looks around behind him “No Molly? Or have you sent her on ahead to quell any speculation?” Sep 27 21:10:52 Oh, no, she went earlier, I only just got back indoors Sep 27 21:11:26 * Edward nods slowly Sep 27 21:11:48 Alright. Leas the way Sep 27 21:11:51 lead* Sep 27 21:14:46 * Morgan starts walking Sep 27 21:14:56 We need to finish adding to the family tree... Sep 27 21:16:48 * Edward nods Sep 27 21:17:02 I think we have a few minutes... Sep 27 21:17:18 * Morgan nods Sep 27 21:17:20 We need the keys Sep 27 21:18:55 * Edward nods “We had best find our Sire” Sep 27 21:19:44 * Morgan nods Sep 27 21:19:46 Indeed Sep 27 21:21:43 *When they ask a servant by the dining room, he’s told Adalbrecht and Verity will be found in the Portrait Room Sep 27 21:22:59 * Morgan frowns a little, heading that way Sep 27 21:24:07 I wonder what they are doing there? Sep 27 21:24:36 Wouldn't like to speculate... Sep 27 21:24:52 * Edward looks disgusted Sep 27 21:25:01 I didn’t mean like that! Sep 27 21:25:14 * Morgan sniggers Sep 27 21:27:06 * Edward chuckles Sep 27 21:27:36 You wouldn’t catch me like that in the portrait room... Sep 27 21:27:51 No? Sep 27 21:29:58 In front of all our ancestors... no, thank you Sep 27 21:30:29 * Morgan nods aye, that'd be... uncomfortable Sep 27 21:31:27 * Edward nods Sep 27 21:32:01 Better that than His Grace’s horses though... Sep 27 21:33:11 They weren't looking Sep 27 21:34:12 * Edward chuckles “You we’re watching them, were you?” Sep 27 21:34:34 I was keeping an eye out for people... Sep 27 21:36:41 * Edward nods, smirking “Making sure no one was coming” Sep 27 21:37:17 Something like that Sep 27 21:39:16 * Edward nods, walking through their childhood home together to the portrait room. The door is ajar, but all is quiet Sep 27 21:40:15 * Morgan listens carefully Sep 27 21:41:40 *There doesn’t seem to be any talking* Sep 27 21:41:51 * Edward shrugs a little Sep 27 21:42:51 * Morgan shrugs, moving to open the door Sep 27 21:44:50 *Adalbrecht is standing behind Verity with his arms around her waist as they look at the old paintings. It’s not inappropriate, just very intimate Sep 27 21:45:13 * Morgan knocks on the door Sep 27 21:47:22 *Adalbrecht and Verity rapidly separate* Sep 27 21:47:29 Ad: Yes? Sep 27 21:48:01 We need the keys to the vault Sep 27 21:49:00 *Adalbrecht hands them over* Sep 27 21:49:49 * Morgan thanks him, looking to Edward Sep 27 21:49:52 Shall we? Sep 27 21:50:14 * Edward nods, following Morgan Sep 27 21:50:39 * Morgan heads for the vault Sep 27 21:51:17 * Edward waits until they’re away from the portrait room before saying “what’s got into them?” Sep 27 21:51:43 I suspect they're finding us all leaving to be upsetting Sep 27 21:54:12 * Edward nods Sep 27 21:54:40 He is still taking Alice and Florrie to Freiburg... Sep 27 21:55:28 * Morgan nods a little Sep 27 21:56:18 * Edward nods Sep 27 21:56:35 They are much closer physically than I ever remember Sep 27 21:56:50 * Morgan nods Sep 27 21:56:53 I was thinking similar Sep 27 21:57:59 It is a sign of a healthy relationship, but... Sep 27 21:59:02 But? Sep 27 22:00:34 It’s our -parents- Sep 27 22:01:20 * Morgan nods Sep 27 22:01:23 I know what you mean Sep 27 22:03:03 * Edward nods. They get to the vault Sep 27 22:27:04 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer)