**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Oct 24 19:09:13 2025 Oct 24 19:09:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Oct 24 19:10:08 [I'm glad you feel so... but I really do need to get cleaned up] Oct 24 19:10:08 * Molly gently takes his hand from her mouth before saying “Yes... but soon I want to see how soon I can make you hard again” Oct 24 19:10:08 Right... why? Oct 24 19:10:08 * Molly rolls her hips Oct 24 19:10:08 Medical curiosity? Oct 24 19:10:11 I see Oct 24 19:10:13 * Molly smiles “And because I like it” Oct 24 19:10:15 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:10:17 Alright love Oct 24 19:10:19 * Molly kisses him softly. Spent as he is, he’s fine. Later, when he’s recouped a little, if she still tastes this way he’ll be in trouble Oct 24 19:10:21 I don’t want to be blocking your sense of smell any more tonight... Oct 24 19:10:23 No? Oct 24 19:10:27 No. It’s different if we’re travelling in company, but when we are somewhere settled, like tonight, no. Oct 24 19:10:30 * Morgan nods a little Oct 24 19:10:32 Very well Oct 24 19:10:46 * Molly looks a little surprised Oct 24 19:10:57 that is alright with you? Oct 24 19:11:06 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:11:15 Aye. Just a little concerned if there's things we need to get done Oct 24 19:11:47 * Molly smiles “I’m sure you can manage, with your strong self-control...” Oct 24 19:11:55 We'll see Oct 24 19:13:11 * Molly kisses him gently “we should clean up” Oct 24 19:13:23 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:13:25 aye Oct 24 19:14:13 *there’s a brief woof from outside the door* Oct 24 19:14:44 That was lucky! Just a little earlier and you’d have been in a predicament again! Oct 24 19:14:55 quite Oct 24 19:15:07 * Morgan gets his placket done up before moving to open the door for the dog Oct 24 19:15:35 *Molly pulls down her dress. Ballard runs in and jumps on the bed* Oct 24 19:16:24 Excuse me, what are you doing bar? Oct 24 19:17:22 *The dog lies down, head on Molly’s belly. He used to do the same with Dietlinde too Oct 24 19:17:45 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 24 19:18:25 * Molly strokes the dark fur “I hope you’re not muddy, my furry friend” Oct 24 19:19:16 *Ballard looks up at her* Oct 24 19:19:25 He's a good boy Oct 24 19:19:46 *He gets down then, coming to Morgan’s side* Oct 24 19:19:57 * Molly gets off the bed Oct 24 19:20:19 You’ve not told me much about him, except that you got him as a puppy Oct 24 19:20:58 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:21:16 He used to do that with Dietlinde when she was pregnant Oct 24 19:22:18 * Molly nods Oct 24 19:22:42 You got him quite early in your marriage? Or before? Oct 24 19:22:59 Not long after we married Oct 24 19:23:21 * Molly nods, waiting for him to start getting cleaned up Oct 24 19:23:33 Was it a joint idea, or did you surprise her? Oct 24 19:24:16 No, it was my idea... he's always been my dog, but he was such a sweet boy with Jana... Oct 24 19:25:21 * Molly smiles Oct 24 19:25:57 He’s good with all the children. Was Dietlinde pleased to have a puppy? Oct 24 19:27:04 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 24 19:27:16 Not terribly, but she came around quickly once she saw how loving he is Oct 24 19:28:37 * Molly smiles “That’s odd, I never picture her as displeased about anything!” Oct 24 19:31:07 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:31:13 She was very easy going for the most part Oct 24 19:32:06 * Molly nods “That is what everyone says. The copy of the portrait is in our trunk, ready for you to hang up somewhere tomorrow” Oct 24 19:32:55 Thank you Oct 24 19:33:53 * Molly nods Oct 24 19:34:10 Have you thought about a place to put it up? Oct 24 19:36:14 No, not really... I've had a bit on my mind Oct 24 19:36:26 * Molly nods Oct 24 19:36:43 there’s usually much on your mind Oct 24 19:37:35 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:37:36 aye Oct 24 19:38:18 * Molly finds him clean clothes to get into Oct 24 19:38:30 what do you wish to do whilst we are here? Oct 24 19:38:38 * Morgan shrugs Oct 24 19:39:03 I don't know really... I need to work out with James what the plan is for his working... and I need to speak to them all again and finalise plans for the cottage Oct 24 19:39:26 * Molly nods, laying out his things Oct 24 19:40:18 I want to speak to Elsie, to ensure that the work I did to make her marital life better has been working well Oct 24 19:42:02 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:42:03 Good idea Oct 24 19:42:27 * Molly nods Oct 24 19:42:38 And I’ll look Thomas over too Oct 24 19:43:07 * Molly finds clothes for herself too Oct 24 19:44:19 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:44:28 I notice his lashes aren't white... Oct 24 19:44:33 * Molly smiles Oct 24 19:44:35 mmhmm Oct 24 19:46:19 I'm glad Oct 24 19:46:56 me too. No one wants to be thinking of -him- anymore Oct 24 19:47:14 No... quite Oct 24 19:47:39 * Molly nods, letting him get cleaned up and redressed Oct 24 19:48:34 I’ll see to the children’s tea, though I suspect Edward will want to spend every minute he has left with his daughter Oct 24 19:48:48 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:48:50 understandably Oct 24 19:50:03 * Molly nods. Ballard sits by the door, watching Morgan expectantly Oct 24 19:50:14 Time for a walk is it? Oct 24 19:51:20 *Ballard’s ears prick up* Oct 24 19:51:43 I will see you later then, my love... you’ll be alright for a little while now? Oct 24 19:52:02 * Morgan nods Oct 24 19:52:03 Aye love Oct 24 19:52:16 * Molly nods, letting him go Oct 24 19:53:22 * Morgan leaves, heading outside Oct 24 19:54:13 *It’s nice and warm outside still, and the three older boys are running around amongst the flourishing cherry trees Oct 24 19:54:56 * Morgan smiles, finding a stick for the dog Oct 24 19:56:37 *He finds one easily by the chicken enclosure, where Hildegarde is taking eggs out. Her belly is bigger than Molly’s, but in four weeks or so Molly will be this far along too Oct 24 19:57:49 You alright love? Oct 24 19:58:26 * Molly is now known as Hildegarde Oct 24 19:58:52 * Hildegarde smiles “Fine thanks, bending over is getting a bit harder though” Oct 24 19:59:21 ? Oct 24 20:00:27 Want some help? Oct 24 20:00:36 * Hildegarde nods Oct 24 20:00:50 Can you get the rest of the eggs? Oct 24 20:01:50 * Morgan nods, moving to collect the eggs Oct 24 20:04:16 * Hildegarde smiles, thanking him. Her familiar eyes, the ones her cousin had too, are still pretty, but that stab of pain he’d often feel at seeing them doesn’t come this time. She does smell nice though, but it’s a reminder of his arousal for Molly, rather than arousing in itself Oct 24 20:08:33 You had word from Sascha and Otto? Oct 24 20:08:47 * Hildegarde nods Oct 24 20:09:09 Only the one, about the babies arriving. How do you think they’re handling it? Oct 24 20:10:31 Early days... its been tough for her especially, but I think she'll be alright Oct 24 20:11:24 * Hildegarde nods Oct 24 20:12:07 It must be tough for them, being parents again after so long and having lost Dietlinde Oct 24 20:12:43 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:12:57 I rather think so... and she's at that very emotional stage too Oct 24 20:13:58 * Hildegarde smiles sadly Oct 24 20:14:21 I was awful. But Rickon’s Dad was good about it Oct 24 20:14:45 Dietlinde was as well to be honest Oct 24 20:14:58 * Hildegarde smiles Oct 24 20:15:19 Does all this make you miss her, all these pregnancies and babies? Oct 24 20:16:53 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 24 20:16:55 I always miss her Oct 24 20:19:16 * Hildegarde nods, leaning on the fence and looking towards where the boys are playing “I miss Rickon’s Dad, but... it’s different now...” Oct 24 20:20:29 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:20:44 Its a difficult thing, missing what was but loving what is... Oct 24 20:20:56 * Hildegarde nods Oct 24 20:21:42 It’s like I miss him more as a friend now, as a -person-. Before I missed him as my spouse... it’s hard to explain the difference Oct 24 20:22:39 * Morgan nods a little Oct 24 20:22:43 It makes a sort of sense Oct 24 20:23:27 * Hildegarde nods Oct 24 20:23:49 The love is still there, but it’s more like a lake than a roaring river... Oct 24 20:25:00 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:25:06 Thats a nice way to put it Oct 24 20:26:49 * Hildegarde smiles Oct 24 20:27:35 I love Heinrich, we do well together, and he and Rickon are making progress. It’ so good not to be alone anymore Oct 24 20:28:48 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:29:24 Its been hard being in Sudlachenburg... I hadn't really grieved... not properly Oct 24 20:29:43 Have you now? Oct 24 20:30:50 Some, at least Oct 24 20:31:59 it takes a long time Oct 24 20:33:08 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:33:31 We had the memorial installed and it was like having a funeral for them... I hadn't expected it. Oct 24 20:33:38 * Hildegarde nods Oct 24 20:34:36 There should have been one at the time really, but all the gossip was was that there’d been a hasty burial Oct 24 20:35:17 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:36:10 HeinzHarold took them from the cottage and buried them in the graveyard at Die Dauerhaftigeit, wouldn't let anyone near them. Oct 24 20:37:20 Had you already gone by then? Oct 24 20:37:31 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:37:34 aye Oct 24 20:38:33 *he gets spared further questioning in this vein by Florrie shouting* F: Ballhead! Oct 24 20:39:04 * Morgan looks around Oct 24 20:39:43 *Florrie is holding Edward’s hand, heading in his direction* Oct 24 20:40:02 * Hildegarde smiles “Here, I’ll take those eggs...” Oct 24 20:42:55 * Morgan hands them over gently Oct 24 20:43:28 * Hildegarde takes them, going indoors Oct 24 20:43:37 * Hildegarde is now known as Edward Oct 24 20:44:04 * Edward smiles “I wasn’t expecting to see you out here” Oct 24 20:44:48 No? Oct 24 20:45:57 I expected we wouldn’t see you until the children’s bedtime Oct 24 20:46:07 F: Go see trees, Ballhead Oct 24 20:46:53 Ballard wanted walking... going to see some trees? Oct 24 20:48:23 Florrie was helping Molly with her cherry orchard last time. Where is Molly? Oct 24 20:49:13 Inside... she was going to see to the children's teatime... Oct 24 20:49:33 F: I not have tea. I see trees. Oct 24 20:51:09 I'm sure we can save you some tea for in a little while Oct 24 20:52:24 *Florrie nods, and they all go over to the trees. Florrie goes around checking them, the full blossoms very pretty. Edward sighs. Oct 24 20:52:33 How are you faring, brother? Oct 24 20:53:09 * Morgan shrugs Oct 24 20:53:15 Its difficult... how are you? Oct 24 20:54:57 I have been better. Mimi did her best to take my mind from it, but... Oct 24 20:55:52 * Morgan nods Oct 24 20:55:53 I know Oct 24 20:56:35 * Edward nods, watching him daughter playing in the trees Oct 24 20:58:13 I have made an arrangement that I will put her to bed this evening Oct 24 20:59:55 * Morgan nods Oct 24 21:00:06 I would advise you go and play with her... Oct 24 21:01:10 * Edward nods “Yes, good idea” Oct 24 21:01:37 * Edward does so. The boys are happy playing their own games. Morgan’s neck prickles Oct 24 21:02:09 [you ok?] Oct 24 21:02:15 * Morgan throws a stick for Ballard Oct 24 21:02:45 [yes, my love, just checking Elsie over] Oct 24 21:04:21 *Ballard is happy to play with the stick, enjoying running around. He was much clumsier as a puppy, and that reminds him of bringing Ballard home to his new home that first day* Oct 24 21:04:56 * Morgan sits down on the grass, calling him to him Oct 24 21:06:32 *He comes over, dropping the stick* Oct 24 21:06:45 * Morgan pats his legs before fussing the dog Oct 24 21:07:37 *Ballard tries to climb on his lap, which was what had eventually won the reluctant Dietlinde over a few days later* Oct 24 21:08:32 * Morgan smiles, moving him so he can sit, stroking him Oct 24 21:10:14 *Ballard seems content like this, and it’s quite peaceful, the sounds of multiple children laughing. His neck prickles again* Oct 24 21:11:00 [checking again?] Oct 24 21:12:59 [Thomas this time... do not worry. Though perhaps next time it’ll be making myself peak just with magic, like that night we were apart but together, and you had the pink cloth, hmm?] Oct 24 21:13:25 [If you would like, maybe. Is he ok?] Oct 24 21:13:39 [yes fine] Oct 24 21:15:10 * Morgan nods a little, fussing the dog Oct 24 21:15:57 *he hears the sound of two horses coming up the drive* Oct 24 21:16:25 * Morgan looks toward it Oct 24 21:17:40 *it’s Ghalen and Heinrich * Oct 24 21:17:53 * Morgan gets up, walking toward them Oct 24 21:17:55 Come on boy Oct 24 21:21:06 *Ballard does so. Heinrich And Ghalen are laughing. They must have been working together quite a long time now, both having been put in place whilst Morgan and Molly were on honeymoon, before he knew that Molly was under the impression that his love for her was only enough... Oct 24 21:22:13 * Morgan waits for them Oct 24 21:22:51 *they pull up and get dismounted* Oct 24 21:24:11 Gentlemen... Oct 24 21:25:04 * Edward is now known as Heinrich Oct 24 21:25:16 * Heinrich and Ghalen bow Oct 24 21:25:41 Good afternoon, Milord *he seems to picking up a hint of an Innesbruck accent* Oct 24 21:26:32 How are you both? Oct 24 21:28:02 *Ghalen looks a little less shy now* Good, my Lord Oct 24 21:28:40 * Heinrich nods, smiling “Juggling a family and work, you know how it is” Oct 24 21:28:46 * Morgan nods Oct 24 21:28:48 I do Oct 24 21:32:31 * Heinrich gives Ghalen the reins “See to the horses please” Oct 24 21:34:33 *Ghalen does so. Heinrich looks to Morgan* Is Heinzharold with you? Oct 24 21:35:07 At his cottage... are we going to have an issue? Oct 24 21:35:21 No, Milord. Not on my side at least Oct 24 21:36:21 * Morgan nods a little Oct 24 21:36:25 Thats what I was told last time... Oct 24 21:38:23 * Heinrich nods “I know” Oct 24 21:39:24 Molly wants to talk to you at some point Oct 24 21:40:05 * Heinrich smiles slightly “what else have I done wrong?” Oct 24 21:40:19 She just wants an update, how things are et cetera Oct 24 21:41:42 * Heinrich nods Oct 24 21:41:47 Is she free now? Oct 24 21:42:42 Last I Heard she was checking Thomas over Oct 24 21:43:10 * Heinrich nods, smiling “I’ll find my wife first then” Oct 24 21:43:40 She's just finished collecting the eggs Oct 24 21:43:46 * Heinrich nods Oct 24 21:44:15 Before you go... whats the word on the local working girls aiming for Ghalen? Oct 24 21:45:12 * Heinrich smiles Oct 24 21:45:31 They’ve eased up considerably after your visit, Milord Oct 24 21:45:55 * Morgan nods Oct 24 21:45:58 Good... thank you Oct 24 21:49:06 They like you there *he smirks, like he would have done before, when he was Morgan’s valet instead, before Alarice* Oct 24 21:49:27 Do they? Oct 24 21:50:13 * Heinrich nods “They say you’re funny and nice” Oct 24 21:50:52 Weird, because I'm neither Oct 24 21:51:04 That’s what I said *he grins* Oct 24 21:52:02 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Oct 24 21:52:05 Good... go to your wife Oct 24 21:53:41 * Heinrich goes into the house, leaving Morgan out here alone in the yard where he killed one of the Montaigne attackers who, on an alternate path, would have killed Molly long before she could ever find out that his love for her was the roaring river, not the still lake. Oct 24 21:55:26 * Morgan sighs, wandering around the side of the house Oct 24 21:57:05 *Ballard follows him. He spots Molly through the window in the turquoise and gold drawing room that she loves, sat at the desk and fiddling with her lower lip* Oct 24 21:58:28 * Morgan stops to watch her Oct 24 21:59:03 *She looks happy, daydreaming peacefully, a hand on her belly* Oct 24 21:59:22 * Morgan smiles, moving on Oct 24 22:00:27 *He encounters Walder with his arm around Theresa’s shoulders. She leans against him. They look contented together Oct 24 22:02:14 * Morgan smiles, not interrupting them Oct 24 22:03:11 *Claudia is the next one he sees, practicing with her sword in a clear space away from the children* Oct 24 22:03:31 hey Oct 24 22:05:06 * Heinrich is now known as Claudia Oct 24 22:05:22 Hey... *She puts her sword up* Oct 24 22:08:05 How you doing? Oct 24 22:08:53 * Claudia smiles Oct 24 22:09:00 yeah... I’m good Oct 24 22:10:37 * Morgan nods, throwing a stick for the dog Oct 24 22:11:14 Trying to remind Uinise to behave at the roadside... Oct 24 22:12:17 Oh? Oct 24 22:13:47 * Claudia smiles faintly “she grabbed my ass when I was trying to pee” Oct 24 22:14:16 * Morgan chuckles Oct 24 22:15:31 All that practice to get to grips with that tube thing, and she still makes me pee on my boots Oct 24 22:16:11 * Morgan laughs Oct 24 22:16:19 Bit of a menace, huh Oct 24 22:16:51 * Claudia nods Oct 24 22:17:16 yeah, getting that way. In Capperlucia I dread to think how much worse she’d be Oct 24 22:19:08 Do you? Oct 24 22:19:53 * Claudia smiles Oct 24 22:19:59 Well, kind of Oct 24 22:20:23 Thats what I thought Oct 24 22:20:30 * Claudia nods Oct 24 22:20:51 How about you? You’re normally the one who can’t behave when outdoors Oct 24 22:21:09 We managed to behave Oct 24 22:21:34 well done... or disappointed? Oct 24 22:22:23 It was necessary Oct 24 22:23:33 * Claudia nods Oct 24 22:23:49 Are you training, or do you have stuff to get done? Oct 24 22:25:20 I can train Oct 24 22:26:10 * Claudia nods, and this is what they do. It gets quieter outside when Hildegarde calls the children in to eat Oct 24 23:20:35 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client)