**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Nov 9 09:08:53 2025 Nov 09 09:08:53 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 09 11:08:15 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 09 11:14:39 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 09 12:01:15 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Nov 09 12:01:37 What burdens you so? Nov 09 12:01:37 Heinrich has hurt Hildegarde... I could belt him Nov 09 12:01:37 * Molly nods Nov 09 12:01:37 You certainly could Nov 09 12:01:38 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:01:40 I would even argue that tha5 would be fair, under the big brother clauses... Nov 09 12:01:42 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:01:44 Quite so... he's acting like a petulant child Nov 09 12:01:46 I wish I could say I was surprised, but look how he pouted and whined when Inga wouldn’t have him Nov 09 12:01:50 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:01:52 I find his behaviour very unseemly Nov 09 12:01:54 * Morgan nods quite Nov 09 12:01:56 were you able to find out anything at Barbara’s? Nov 09 12:01:58 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:02:00 He's in there most days digging for information and ogling the breasts Nov 09 12:02:02 *she pulls in tighter* I am so glad you are not that sort of man, my love Nov 09 12:02:04 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:02:06 I am deeply disappointed in him... again... Nov 09 12:02:10 * Molly nods Nov 09 12:02:12 This is the... sixth time? Nov 09 12:02:14 Sixth time? Nov 09 12:04:06 There was his dalliance with Alarice, proposing to Inga at our Polterabend, then turning up disheveled on the lawn for an answer and then leaving Sudlachenburg in a temper. Then how he had given me trouble about the reduced rents, and falling out with Heinzharold the evening before the baptisms at Hafenlohr. Now this. Nov 09 12:05:35 * Morgan nods, sighing Nov 09 12:06:49 Although... the books look good, people like him, and things are running well... Nov 09 12:07:13 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:10:54 I do not know how to handle it Nov 09 12:11:45 Nor do I... Hildegarde told him she's raised one child without a husband and she can do it again Nov 09 12:12:55 Oh dear... when a woman comes to such a point of thinking, it is extremely bad Nov 09 12:13:11 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:13:12 Indeed Nov 09 12:14:42 Once she starts to imagine what her life would be like, to work through -how- she could resolve the little challenges, she already has one foot out of the door. But I am not sure many men would see the danger in such a statement, because it sounds like a throwaway comment made in anger... Nov 09 12:14:56 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:15:09 I'm inclined to agree... I am also disinclined to help him when he's being childish Nov 09 12:16:06 * Molly nods “Why on Theah would a man choose to keep hurting his wife, simply to look at other women’s breasts?! They aren’t that exciting, surely?!” Nov 09 12:16:26 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 12:16:39 I'm the wrong person to ask Nov 09 12:17:06 * Molly nods, looking up at him “I know. I find that deeply attractive as a trait” Nov 09 12:18:00 Oh? Nov 09 12:19:22 * Molly smiles “Your commitment, your fidelity, your -devotion- that allows no desire to look at others, it’s extremely attractive to me” Nov 09 12:19:45 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:20:43 And I like to think that I give you no cause for wandering eyes and wandering hands, because you know I am completely at your service Nov 09 12:20:58 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:21:02 indeed Nov 09 12:21:37 * Molly smiles “Good... I suppose I’d best let you go...” Nov 09 12:22:10 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:22:13 aye Nov 09 12:25:40 * Molly gently kisses his cheek. He’s starting to be able to smell her scent again now, but it’s still less strong than it usually would be Nov 09 12:26:28 I'll see you soon Nov 09 12:27:20 * Molly nods, letting him go Nov 09 12:29:13 * Morgan heads to find Hildegarde Nov 09 12:30:42 * Molly is now known as Hildegarde Nov 09 12:30:55 * Hildegarde is still found cleaning the kitchen Nov 09 12:34:16 Right, what can I do? Nov 09 12:34:27 You could sweep? Nov 09 12:34:59 * Morgan nods, fetching a broom Nov 09 12:36:04 You don’t need to do this, I can manage Nov 09 12:36:51 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 12:37:03 I told you before I'm here for you and you aren't in any of this alone Nov 09 12:38:19 * Hildegarde nods, drying another plate Nov 09 12:38:37 I know. I don’t have to do it all myself Nov 09 12:39:08 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:39:09 Quite so Nov 09 12:40:44 I don’t want to have to do it alone, but I want a marriage that doesn’t make me feel less happy than being alone would Nov 09 12:40:58 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:41:04 It really isn't that much to ask Nov 09 12:42:48 * Hildegarde nods “I don’t think so” Nov 09 12:43:17 I don't know what I can do... I'm deeply disappointed in his reaction, and its not the first time he's acted like a child Nov 09 12:44:22 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 12:45:13 I know there’s been trouble in the past with him and women, I guess... *she sighs* I guess I thought he liked me enough that it was all done Nov 09 12:45:28 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:45:33 I thought maybe he'd grown up Nov 09 12:47:19 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 12:47:43 He’s getting there, it’s just this issue. He’s even started to get interested in the baby now Nov 09 12:49:21 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:49:51 I suppose, then, its up to you what you want to do... hope he changes, accept it... Nov 09 12:50:26 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 12:50:29 I know Nov 09 12:52:01 * Morgan nods, sweeping Nov 09 12:54:39 How long have you and Molly been together now? *this entirely depends on what he counts at together. From the day she feel in the pool 21 months, 20 from when he first kissed her, 18 when she’d promised she wouldn’t get involved with anyone else whilst he came back to Eisen, 15 since he asked her to be his mistress* Nov 09 12:55:04 * Morgan blows out his cheeks Nov 09 12:55:15 Ummm... lets say... twenty months since our first kiss... Nov 09 12:55:52 * Hildegarde nods “That’s not that long really” Nov 09 12:56:14 No... though, realistically, its more like... fifteen months Nov 09 12:56:36 * Hildegarde smiles “A bit uncertain at first?” Nov 09 12:57:08 I didn't really know if I even -could- feel more for anyone... then I had a while of feeling I was betraying Dietlinde... Nov 09 12:57:11 * Morgan sighs Nov 09 12:57:15 I was difficult to know Nov 09 12:57:57 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 13:02:06 it is difficult to let someone else in. How long were you and Dietlinde together? *It was 3.5 years from the day he met her to her death, though he didn’t see her again from the march to the December, so less than 3 years from proposing to her passing. This makes him realise that it’s been 3 years and 8 months since the fire, and he’d passed the point months ago without noticing it where he’s lived without her longer than he knew her for* Nov 09 13:02:47 * Morgan frowns Nov 09 13:03:09 I... three and a half years from the first time I met her to the fire... Nov 09 13:04:21 I thought it was longer than that Nov 09 13:04:31 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 09 13:04:45 I've been without her longer than I knew her... and I didn't even notice that point passing... Nov 09 13:06:06 * Hildegarde comes to him and hugs him Nov 09 13:06:27 * Morgan holds onto her quietly Nov 09 13:08:27 It happens. We’ve still got to keep living Nov 09 13:08:57 * Morgan nods, taking a deep breath before letting her go Nov 09 13:16:26 don’t beat yourself up about it Nov 09 13:20:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 09 13:20:41 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 09 13:20:49 Its difficult, you know Nov 09 13:26:03 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 13:26:28 It leaves you with a lot of guilt Nov 09 13:28:44 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:28:52 It really does... especially since I should have saved them Nov 09 13:29:19 * Hildegarde shakes her head Nov 09 13:29:37 You couldn’t though. If you could have, you would have Nov 09 13:29:48 * Morgan sighs Nov 09 13:29:54 I suppose... the scars proved that I tried Nov 09 13:30:04 Are they bad? Nov 09 13:30:45 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:30:49 Yes... Nov 09 13:31:51 * Hildegarde nods “but like you say, you know you tried” Nov 09 13:32:07 * Morgan nods a little Nov 09 13:32:09 I suppose Nov 09 13:32:51 life would be different, but you”d just have different problems Nov 09 13:33:35 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:33:37 true Nov 09 13:34:24 Sascha always says she was very happy with you Nov 09 13:34:31 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:34:49 Aye, she was I think, even when she was displeased with me Nov 09 13:34:56 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 09 13:35:03 what did you do? Nov 09 13:36:40 She did -not- want a puppy... Nov 09 13:37:11 * Hildegarde laughs Nov 09 13:37:22 Had you asked her -before- do8ng it? Nov 09 13:37:41 Ah, no... Nov 09 13:38:01 * Hildegarde smiles “what made you decide to?” Nov 09 13:39:22 I always wanted a dog... and I thought it'd be good for the baby to have a companion to grow up with Nov 09 13:39:36 But she didn’t think that? Nov 09 13:40:03 * Hildegarde pours them some coffee Nov 09 13:40:51 Oh no, she didn't... she was quite put out with me when I turned up with a puppy Nov 09 13:41:14 * Hildegarde laughs “How long was she cross for?” Nov 09 13:42:02 A few days... until Bar laid his head on her lap by her belly Nov 09 13:42:20 then she softened? Nov 09 13:43:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:43:28 aye Nov 09 13:43:41 How did you react to being in the dog house so long? Nov 09 13:45:51 With grace... I should've asked her Nov 09 13:46:03 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 13:46:15 It’s a big decision, and puppies are messy Nov 09 13:46:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:48:46 * Hildegarde puts his cup beside him before saying “What else did you used to fall out about?” *only canon is occasionally over him being estranged from his parents and how he should extend more of an olive branch. potentially about her refusing to learn to read, or her wanting to stay sat with her parents in chapel rather than sitting on the front row where they should have* Nov 09 13:50:01 * Morgan sips the coffee Nov 09 13:50:23 I suppose the most common thing was how I would not make more effort to reconcile with my family... Nov 09 13:51:56 Why wouldn’t you? Nov 09 13:52:56 I did what Theus demanded... I fell in love, married and was going to have a family and for that I was cast out and ostracised... why should -I- try to placate them when I was doing what man was made for... Nov 09 13:54:03 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 13:54:09 What did she say? Nov 09 13:55:07 That I was wrong, and should reach out to them... Nov 09 13:55:56 * Hildegarde smiles “How did -that- go?” Nov 09 13:56:13 You might have noticed I'm stubborn as a mule Nov 09 13:56:19 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 13:57:45 I should have listened to her Nov 09 13:58:25 Doyou think it would have made much difference? Nov 09 13:59:41 No. I don't. Nov 09 14:00:04 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 14:00:14 it sounds like you didn’t argue often Nov 09 14:01:14 No, we didn't... Nov 09 14:03:47 Do you and Molly argue much? Nov 09 14:04:24 Occasionally, aye... Nov 09 14:05:41 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 14:05:56 Relationships can be very different like that Nov 09 14:06:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:06:17 Aye, absolutely Nov 09 14:07:45 how are you feeling about the pregnancy now? Nov 09 14:08:09 * Morgan smiles Nov 09 14:08:29 Its a bit difficult at times... it being so welcomed when my first wasn't but... its good Nov 09 14:08:38 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 14:08:45 That would make me resentful Nov 09 14:08:51 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:09:01 I find it tough not to be sometimes Nov 09 14:10:11 * Hildegarde nods Nov 09 14:10:27 it’s good they’ve changed their ways though Nov 09 14:11:07 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:11:17 Yes, it is... I think we all understand each others positions a bit better now Nov 09 14:11:41 * Hildegarde nods “Have you felt the baby move yet?” Nov 09 14:11:56 * Morgan sighs Nov 09 14:11:58 No, not yet Nov 09 14:12:46 Can’t be too long, she’s about the size I was when we could feel Rickon from the outside Nov 09 14:13:08 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:13:11 Any minute I reckon Nov 09 14:13:29 * Hildegarde smiles “it’s a nice moment” Nov 09 14:16:00 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:16:03 Aye, I think so Nov 09 14:18:20 * Hildegarde nods. From outside, he can hear Ballard make a warning bark Nov 09 14:19:05 * Morgan frowns, moving to the door Nov 09 14:19:33 *there’s another. it sounds like he’s not that close to the house Nov 09 14:20:16 * Morgan puts the cup down, heading outside and quickly toward the sound Nov 09 14:20:44 *Ballard barks again, but Morgan can also hear three excited boys shouting and laughing Nov 09 14:21:47 * Morgan frowns, breaking into a run Nov 09 14:23:30 *Bär must hear him, because he comes running. Egg drips from his mouth and sticks in his fur Nov 09 14:23:58 What the hell have you been doing? Nov 09 14:24:21 *He woofs, which sprays yolk and white in the air* Nov 09 14:24:55 Clearly... Nov 09 14:24:58 * Morgan heads toward the boys Nov 09 14:25:15 *Edward approaches from another direction, walking fast with Florrie under his arm* Nov 09 14:25:24 * Hildegarde is now known as Edward Nov 09 14:25:30 Is something wrong? Nov 09 14:25:55 I heard Bar barking... he's got egg all over him Nov 09 14:26:13 F: Yuck, Bär! Dirty dog! Nov 09 14:26:46 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:27:06 * Edward walks with him. Rickon yells a satisfied ‘Yes!’ as Varick groans ‘No fair!’ Nov 09 14:27:22 I'm going to owe Hildegarde an apology Nov 09 14:27:27 why? Nov 09 14:27:38 We were talking then I suddenly ran out the door... Nov 09 14:29:22 I’m sure she’ll understand... *they reach the boys. Rickon is up a tree, and Jacques is stood to one side. Varick is blindfolded. All of them are covered in egg. Edward sighs* Or not. Nov 09 14:29:50 What, precisely, is going on? Nov 09 14:30:12 *All three of them suddenly freeze, looking at each other* Nov 09 14:30:30 F: That -really- naughty! Nov 09 14:31:04 That right there is the look of boys who've been caught doing something they think is wrong... Nov 09 14:31:37 F: You boys get here now! I smack your bums! Nov 09 14:32:16 * Edward quietly snorts to cover a laugh Nov 09 14:32:37 * Morgan just watches them Nov 09 14:33:05 *the three of them do come over, but none looks to want to volunteer information Nov 09 14:35:51 * Morgan looks from one to another of them Nov 09 14:35:53 Well? Nov 09 14:37:53 V: we were just playing Nov 09 14:38:30 Why are you all, and Bar, covered in egg? Nov 09 14:39:44 R: Because we were playing chucking eggs Nov 09 14:39:53 * Edward coughs a little again Nov 09 14:41:15 Why? Nov 09 14:41:52 R: You’ve never chucked eggs? Nov 09 14:42:44 No... Nov 09 14:43:26 *Rickon grins* You’re really missin’ out, it’s great Nov 09 14:43:44 F: no throw eggs! make a mess! Nov 09 14:45:08 You're all going to need a bath... as is the dog... Nov 09 14:45:27 *they all groan* Nov 09 14:47:44 There's no point moaning, its the consequence of your actions Nov 09 14:49:46 *they look a bit dejected, til Rickon looks in the basket before looking speculatively at Morgan “Still got seven left” Nov 09 14:50:21 Are those eggs that were going to be used in the kitchen? Nov 09 14:51:02 *they look at each other* R: we didn’t get them from the kitchen... so... Nov 09 14:51:35 Where did you get them? Nov 09 14:51:44 V: the hen house Nov 09 14:52:29 Which is where we get our eggs... Nov 09 14:52:57 F: Eggs from chicken’s bums, Ballhead! Nov 09 14:53:06 *the boys start giggling* Nov 09 14:54:13 Looks that way Nov 09 14:54:40 J: we should put them back... Nov 09 14:55:03 *Varick and Rickon look at him like he’s betrayed them* Nov 09 14:55:40 Take them to the kitchen Nov 09 14:55:53 V: All of them?! Nov 09 14:57:53 Yes, all of them Nov 09 14:58:17 *they sigh, trudging back towards the house* Nov 09 14:58:41 [the boys are going to need to be bathed today] Nov 09 14:59:24 [Are they? I thought we’d wait until we got home, where we have actual bathrooms] Nov 09 15:00:30 [Varick, Jacques, Rickon and Ballard are all covered in eggs] Nov 09 15:00:48 [why?] Nov 09 15:00:58 [They were throwing them at eachother] Nov 09 15:01:22 At least we were not doing that as boys Nov 09 15:01:33 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:01:34 quite Nov 09 15:02:08 [well, they will not enjoy the hard work of hauling out the bath, filling it, being bathed, and then having to bail it] Nov 09 15:02:43 * Edward chuckles Nov 09 15:02:53 [indeed] Nov 09 15:02:58 Admittedly, that might be because I had not thought of it Nov 09 15:03:21 That sounds about right Nov 09 15:03:50 [I am just nursing, but I will rejoin you when I am dressed] Nov 09 15:05:05 [alright love] Nov 09 15:05:09 * Morgan heads for the kitchen Nov 09 15:05:13 *They end up out of sight, but HH can be heard saying “Whoa, what ‘appened to you three?!” Nov 09 15:06:39 It would have occurred to him, mind... Nov 09 15:06:45 *the answer must be mumbled, but then HH says “yeah, that’s fun, but bit of a waste o’ good food, ‘specially when there are hungry folks about” Nov 09 15:07:40 * Edward nods. The only egg Morgan and his best friend wasted was at Catherine’s in the winter during a snowball fight where Morgan had packed it in snow and told HH to catch Nov 09 15:08:21 F: ‘arold eat lots of eggs. Nov 09 15:09:21 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:09:25 And -lots- of bacon Nov 09 15:10:07 *Florrie nods. Whatever she’s about to say is cut off by Hildegarde saying loudly ‘Rickon! What have you done?!’ Nov 09 15:10:31 * Edward grimaces “Maternal disapproval...” Nov 09 15:12:44 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:15:04 Something even now I would rather avoid Nov 09 15:15:39 * Edward nods Nov 09 15:16:37 *Rickon does get a solid telling off, and Hildegarde seems to have had the same idea about the baths, giving her son instruction to get the bath out of the shed Nov 09 15:16:52 You pair can go and help him Nov 09 15:18:17 *they sigh but go* Nov 09 15:18:45 [my love, are you otherwise engaged?] Nov 09 15:21:53 [not right this moment] Nov 09 15:22:10 [would you care to join me?] Nov 09 15:22:26 I'm going to speak to Molly, let me know when they're ready to start hauling the water Nov 09 15:23:17 * Edward nods “I will” Nov 09 15:26:56 * Morgan nods, going to find Molly Nov 09 15:27:20 * Edward is now known as Molly Nov 09 15:27:28 * Molly is found in their room Nov 09 15:27:43 You alright love? Nov 09 15:28:16 * Molly nods. She’s got no shoes on but is fully dressed. There’s no sign of Emil Nov 09 15:28:20 I am, yes Nov 09 15:28:30 Where's Emil? Nov 09 15:28:52 He fell asleep so I have put him in their room in his crib Nov 09 15:29:04 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:29:05 Alright Nov 09 15:29:21 * Molly smiles “Will you sit with me?” Nov 09 15:29:46 If you like Nov 09 15:29:50 * Morgan moves to sit by her Nov 09 15:32:29 * Molly takes his hand, smiling fondly “I’ve been thinking of you” Nov 09 15:33:15 Oh? Nov 09 15:34:21 Thinking how much I love you Nov 09 15:35:01 * Morgan smiles Nov 09 15:35:03 Thats nice to hear Nov 09 15:35:17 * Molly smiles Nov 09 15:35:35 I do, so very much Nov 09 15:36:04 Likewise Nov 09 15:38:30 * Molly kisses his palm Nov 09 15:40:40 * Morgan watches her Nov 09 15:43:22 * Molly places his hand on her stomach, watching him Nov 09 15:45:14 * Morgan smiles, tapping her belly gently Nov 09 15:45:39 *he feels a little tap back* Nov 09 15:46:24 * Morgan moves a little, doing it again Nov 09 15:46:53 *there’s two taps this time. She watches his expression Nov 09 15:47:05 * Morgan starts to smile, looking a little teary Nov 09 15:47:28 * Molly looks very happy “you feel that?” Nov 09 15:47:48 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:47:50 I do Nov 09 15:48:04 that’s your son, liebes herz... Nov 09 15:49:03 * Morgan nods, tapping again Nov 09 15:49:34 *there’s another little kick where he’s tapped Nov 09 15:49:48 * Morgan wipes at his cheeks Nov 09 15:50:36 * Molly smiles, handing him the navy handkerchief that she’d embroidered her name on Nov 09 15:51:26 * Morgan dries his cheeks Nov 09 15:52:52 * Molly smiles “I thought I could feel it when I was nursing, that’s why I called you Nov 09 15:53:27 * Morgan nods, moving to put his ear to her belly Nov 09 15:53:31 Hello little man... Nov 09 15:54:07 *he feels a little movement against his jaw Nov 09 15:54:24 Oh really? Nov 09 15:55:48 * Molly giggles, stroking Morgan’s hair Nov 09 15:56:26 I suppose its one way to make your presence known Nov 09 15:57:04 *there’s a tap against his ear, then another Nov 09 15:57:17 * Morgan smiles, not moving Nov 09 15:57:24 You could try on bare skin, but only if you wish to Nov 09 15:58:45 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:58:48 please Nov 09 16:00:41 * Molly fidgets, lifting her dress and shift until they’re up above her bump Nov 09 16:01:24 * Morgan smiles, putting his ear to her belly again Nov 09 16:01:31 Can you hear me little one? Nov 09 16:02:45 *he gets kicked again* Nov 09 16:03:27 * Morgan chuckles Nov 09 16:05:29 I think he can. He’s active today Nov 09 16:06:23 I noticed... kicking me in the ear Nov 09 16:07:03 *Her skin is lovely and warm. He gets another couple of small flicks* Nov 09 16:07:47 * Morgan smiles Nov 09 16:09:53 * Molly relaxes, staying quiet to let him concentrate on the tiny movements Nov 09 16:10:48 * Morgan taps a little Nov 09 16:12:02 *the baby kicks back. There’s a knock at the door* Nov 09 16:13:37 * Morgan moves so Molly can cover herself Nov 09 16:13:53 * Molly sighs quietly Nov 09 16:15:25 * Morgan covers her up before calling for whoever it is to enter Nov 09 16:15:59 *Edward comes in* You wanted to know when they were ready to fill it up Nov 09 16:18:10 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:18:17 Got distracted Nov 09 16:18:38 *Edward nods* Are you coming? Nov 09 16:19:51 Aye, we'd best get this done Nov 09 16:20:35 I’ll meet you downstairs *Edward nods, stepping back out and pulling the door to* Nov 09 16:20:55 Those boys... Nov 09 16:21:27 * Molly smiles, shaking her head “little beasts” Nov 09 16:21:41 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:21:45 Are you coming down? Nov 09 16:21:57 yes, I will Nov 09 16:22:36 * Molly sits up, gently kissing his cheek Nov 09 16:23:08 Can I tell the others? Nov 09 16:23:23 You don’t need to ask, my darling. Nov 09 16:23:43 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:23:45 Thank you Nov 09 16:23:53 * Molly smiles Nov 09 16:23:57 We’d best get up Nov 09 16:24:08 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:24:09 Aye Nov 09 16:24:38 * Molly does, stretching with a hand on her lower back Nov 09 16:26:16 * Morgan waits before holding out his hand Nov 09 16:27:52 * Molly takes it, looking proud and happy Nov 09 16:28:14 Come on then Nov 09 16:29:42 * Molly goes with him Nov 09 16:30:22 * Morgan heads to find the boys Nov 09 16:32:16 *They make their way through, but bump in to Adalbrecht, Christopher, Claudia, Uinise, and Alice getting ready to go to the village Nov 09 16:33:22 Going to cause trouble in town? Nov 09 16:34:04 Ad: We’re going to walk around and then have a drink in the tavern Nov 09 16:35:00 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:35:08 Have fun Nov 09 16:36:02 Claudia: You don’t want to join us? Nov 09 16:36:36 I'd love to, but the boys have gotten themselves covered in egg... Nov 09 16:36:59 *there’s laughter* Nov 09 16:37:29 [you can go if you wish, my love, I can handle things here] Nov 09 16:38:28 [are you sure? I don't mind...] Nov 09 16:39:09 [I am sure. Enjoy yourself] Nov 09 16:40:41 * Morgan nods a little Nov 09 16:40:52 Aye, I'll come... it'd be good to show my face in the tavern Nov 09 16:41:25 * Molly says goodbye to them all Nov 09 16:42:28 * Morgan kisses her cheek before going to get his coat Nov 09 16:43:06 * Molly heads towards the kitchen Nov 09 16:44:09 *Adalbrecht leads the way. As they walk, Uinise comes to walk beside Morgan* Nov 09 16:44:14 * Molly is now known as Uinise Nov 09 16:44:34 how are you today? Nov 09 16:45:00 I'm... I'm alright... how're you? Nov 09 16:46:03 * Uinise smiles Nov 09 16:46:13 I am well Nov 09 16:46:38 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:46:46 good Nov 09 16:48:35 Are you sad we are still here? Nov 09 16:49:00 I was looking forward to having a swim in my lake... Nov 09 16:49:54 * Uinise nods “I would like to do that too” Nov 09 16:50:37 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:50:40 I love being in the water Nov 09 16:51:39 * Uinise nods Nov 09 16:52:04 I do too. That is where my people feel closest to the divine mother Nov 09 16:54:55 I can understand that I suppose Nov 09 16:56:35 * Uinise nods. It takes them about fifteen minutes to get to the town. People are going about their daily business as usual, though from the town meetings he’s held here before, everyone seems to know him, and bows, curtsies or greets him Nov 09 16:57:24 * Morgan greets each of them Nov 09 17:02:58 *Adalbrecht watches this, but seems content to talk with Christopher. Uinise is soon talking to all the different stall holders with interest, so Claudia comes to stand with Morgan* Nov 09 17:03:02 * Uinise is now known as Claudia Nov 09 17:03:08 How’s it going? Nov 09 17:03:25 Up and down... you? Nov 09 17:06:07 * Claudia smiles Nov 09 17:06:10 I’m okay Nov 09 17:06:25 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:06:37 Good... Nov 09 17:07:37 I thought you’d want to br8ng your wife Nov 09 17:08:21 She's busy helping getting the boys cleaned up... they were throwing eggs at each other Nov 09 17:09:10 * Claudia nods “That’s boys for you” Nov 09 17:09:23 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:09:24 quite Nov 09 17:11:21 * Claudia looks around Nov 09 17:11:44 I’m not great with hanging around waiting Nov 09 17:12:02 No, I know Nov 09 17:13:26 Got time for training later? Nov 09 17:13:42 Yeah I reckon I can find some time Nov 09 17:13:49 * Claudia nods Nov 09 17:14:07 Heinzharold likely to be with us, or will he be at his own place? Nov 09 17:15:37 I don't know really... probably his own place, if we're being honest... Nov 09 17:16:38 You’d think they’d have run out of things to do down there... Nov 09 17:17:15 What, like painting and moving furniture? Nov 09 17:17:25 * Claudia nods Nov 09 17:17:35 Yep Nov 09 17:18:39 I thought they'd want to go on ahead today, not miss out on another day in their cottage Nov 09 17:18:54 why didn’t they? Nov 09 17:19:57 Safety in numbers, he said Nov 09 17:20:16 I'm quite glad to be honest, I'd love to see their reaction to the place Nov 09 17:20:33 * Claudia nods Nov 09 17:20:44 Yeah, be good to see him so happy Nov 09 17:21:14 * Morgan nods, smiling a little before looking around Nov 09 17:22:30 *he spots the woman whose baby Molly had saved from chicken pox back in the winter. The baby is about the same size as Thomas, carried in a sling Nov 09 17:22:50 I'll be back in a minute Nov 09 17:22:55 * Claudia nods Nov 09 17:23:41 * Morgan heads over to the woman Nov 09 17:24:17 *he remembers her name is Sarah, she has 4 other children, and her husband is a wheelwright* Nov 09 17:25:03 Sarah, good to see you... Nov 09 17:25:12 * Claudia is now known as Sarah Nov 09 17:25:19 * Sarah curtsies Nov 09 17:25:23 your Excellency Nov 09 17:26:20 How are you? Nov 09 17:27:06 * Sarah smiles “We’re keeping well, thank you” Nov 09 17:27:56 Good... and the little ones are alright? Nov 09 17:35:43 * Sarah smiles “Growing fast. The rumours say that Duchess Koertig is in expectation of a happy event” Nov 09 17:36:31 * Morgan steps closer, speaking quietly Nov 09 17:36:42 I felt the baby move not half an hour ago Nov 09 17:37:14 * Sarah smiles warmly “I’m very happy for you, my Lord, it’s so special” Nov 09 17:38:02 It really is... we didn't realise until almost the quickening ourselves... Nov 09 17:38:31 * Sarah nods “sometimes it’s not very obvious” Nov 09 17:38:40 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:38:48 Or we're a bit dense and unobservant Nov 09 17:39:13 * Sarah nods, smiling “Do you expect in the Autumn then?” Nov 09 17:39:44 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:40:12 Aye, we are... we're currently trying to negotiate how long before we go to Sudlachenburg to prepare for the birth Nov 09 17:41:12 * Sarah nods “There’s lots of doctors and midwives to arrange too I’d guess, for a Duchess’s delivery” Nov 09 17:42:08 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 17:42:28 We will be having Marta, who helped when Molly was very sick, and helped with my cousins baby... I'd trust no-one more Nov 09 17:43:04 * Sarah looks surprised “I thought there’d be lots of fancy doctors and experts” Nov 09 17:43:30 Who knows childbirth better than an experienced midwife? Nov 09 17:43:55 * Sarah nods “very true, your Excellency” Nov 09 17:44:29 Is it Marta that lived here, Nannying for the young Lord? Nov 09 17:44:59 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:45:02 The very same Nov 09 17:45:38 Her mother, Mae, delivered me and my brothers, we lived in Koln then Nov 09 17:46:14 Now -there- was a woman not bothered by a title Nov 09 17:46:50 * Sarah nods “ Nor any man. She took no nonsense” Nov 09 17:47:15 Oh I noticed Nov 09 17:49:08 I remember she told my mum that sometimes in the birthing room Death comes to collect the child, and if you aren’t strong enough to tell him to do one, you won’t win. Nov 09 17:49:23 * Morgan laughs Nov 09 17:49:26 Oh that sounds about right Nov 09 17:49:44 * Sarah smiles “she was a strong woman” Nov 09 17:50:04 Oh yes, definitely Nov 09 17:50:53 the baby is to be born in Sudlachenburg then? Nov 09 17:51:04 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:51:18 Aye, its tradition... of course, after that might be more difficult Nov 09 17:51:25 * Sarah nods Nov 09 17:51:48 The first is the only one I’d trust to be about on time Nov 09 17:52:56 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:53:01 So I'm told Nov 09 17:54:01 is it true that there’s rules and expectations about keeping the mother in her rooms to rest for a month? Nov 09 17:54:36 That's why there's negotiations going on, because my wife will -not- submit to that Nov 09 17:54:48 * Sarah nods Nov 09 17:55:27 For my first I’d have hated it. For this one, with four kids already, I’d have welcomed weeks of peace and quiet before it all began Nov 09 17:55:55 * Morgan chuckles Nov 09 17:56:01 That would make a bit of sense, aye Nov 09 17:56:50 I’ll pray to Saint Brigitte for her well-being, my Lord Nov 09 17:57:22 I really do appreciate that Sarah, thank you Nov 09 17:58:14 * Sarah smiles “I should go. A retired priest started up a school room for the children, and I’m supposed to collect them now* Nov 09 17:58:53 Oh thats excellent to hear... take care Sarah, its wonderful to see you Nov 09 18:00:18 And you, your Excellency *she curtsies before going* Nov 09 18:00:25 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around Nov 09 18:06:37 *He sees Henning and his wife, one of the women who’d had to give over her wedding ring to pay the extortionate rents* Nov 09 18:08:07 * Morgan wanders toward them Nov 09 18:08:28 *Henning smiles* Good afternoon, Milord Nov 09 18:08:54 Good afternoon Henning... how are we? Nov 09 18:09:06 * Sarah is now known as Henning Nov 09 18:09:31 Well thank you. This is my wife Anya Nov 09 18:09:50 Anya, a pleasure to meet you Nov 09 18:10:02 *she curtsies* And you, your Excellency Nov 09 18:11:23 You got your ring back, didn't you? Nov 09 18:12:44 *she holds out her hand. It’s a very humble plain gold band, showing some years of wear, but it’s shiny and looks to be cared for. A: I’m so grateful to your Lordship Nov 09 18:13:38 You've no need, it should never have been taken Nov 09 18:14:41 *they both nod* Nov 09 18:14:59 Heinrich is much better than when we had Pieter Nov 09 18:15:16 Thats good to know Nov 09 18:15:41 A: He’s turned Rickon around a bit too Nov 09 18:15:57 Oh? Nov 09 18:16:36 A: He was always a bit too rambunctious really Nov 09 18:17:09 He's always reminded me of my friend Nov 09 18:17:49 Heinzharold, Milord? Nov 09 18:18:00 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:18:15 *they both nod* Nov 09 18:18:46 A: I can see that. He’s grown even handsomer, hasn’t he? Nov 09 18:19:05 HeinzHarold? Its sickening. Nov 09 18:19:14 *they laugh * Nov 09 18:19:35 A: His Father was a handsome man, rest his soul Nov 09 18:19:47 He was a wonderful man Nov 09 18:20:34 * Henning nods “We used to trade lambs, when our stocks needed new blood” Nov 09 18:21:37 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:21:44 Couldn't be doing with sheep getting even more stupid Nov 09 18:22:09 Sometimes I wonder if it’s malicious Nov 09 18:22:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:22:29 HeinzHarold senior used to say the buggers would die twice out of spite if they could Nov 09 18:22:58 * Henning laughs, nodding “I remember him saying that” Nov 09 18:23:16 He wasn't wrong Nov 09 18:23:49 how’s that bird you said about doing? Nov 09 18:25:26 She's fine... spotted her last night asleep in the library with my dog and cat Nov 09 18:25:37 * Henning laughs Nov 09 18:25:46 strange companions Nov 09 18:25:57 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:26:15 Sums them up nicely... mind you, its hardly surprising when you consider she can talk Nov 09 18:26:55 Anya: A talking bird?! Nov 09 18:27:06 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:27:09 She's very clever Nov 09 18:28:24 She’s huge too, and bright Nov 09 18:28:36 brightly coloured* Nov 09 18:28:40 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:28:48 Laughs like HeinzHarold Nov 09 18:29:15 *they laugh* Nov 09 18:29:31 A: I’ve never heard of a bird like that Nov 09 18:29:49 Nor had I til we went to Capperlucia... they're wild there Nov 09 18:30:36 A: was it really a month away like they say? Nov 09 18:31:14 Its supposed to be six weeks, but my ship is -really- fast Nov 09 18:31:39 A: I can’t imagine going so far from home Nov 09 18:32:50 I've travelled a lot but even I found that a bit far Nov 09 18:35:06 settling at home again, Milord, What with the baby on the way? Nov 09 18:37:10 Few weeks then we're off to attend the Eisenfursts daughters wedding Nov 09 18:37:36 A: That was a strange turn of events! Nov 09 18:39:01 Might have had something to do with that Nov 09 18:40:00 *they both nod, but have that look the common folks sometimes do when they’re concerned about offending noble sensibilities Nov 09 18:41:09 Go on, I won't be offended... Nov 09 18:41:42 A: I just wondered how it happened Nov 09 18:44:00 My brothers friend fell in love with a woman during the war, a vaticine woman... they are still so utterly and completely in love, but his position meant at some point he'd be required to marry... for our part in thwarting a plot, the Eisenfurst asked what we wanted as a reward... a few of us said to find a way to let Zench and Heidi marry... I was not expecting him to adopt her. Nov 09 18:44:36 A: She was common then, like your first wife? Nov 09 18:45:19 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:45:20 aye Nov 09 18:45:50 Now she’s a princess then... Strange world Nov 09 18:45:59 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:46:14 Though, he's not a king so I don't really get how she's a princess... Nov 09 18:47:41 * Henning shrugs Nov 09 18:47:50 That’s just what people are saying Nov 09 18:48:13 Oh they're right, I just don't understand it Nov 09 18:50:56 A: I bet the wedding will be very lavish Nov 09 18:51:16 Oh undoubtedly... I'll have to wear those daft half trousers Nov 09 18:53:34 *They laugh* Nov 09 18:53:52 *Adalbrecht and the others seem to have moved on without him* Nov 09 18:54:51 I'd best catch my father up Nov 09 18:55:13 *they bid him a good afternoon * Nov 09 18:55:51 * Morgan inclines his head before heading off to find them Nov 09 18:56:50 *they are still looking at the stalls and chatting* Nov 09 18:57:27 * Morgan heads toward them Nov 09 18:57:52 * Henning is now known as Adalbrecht Nov 09 18:58:11 * Adalbrecht looks at him “You are very popular today” Nov 09 18:58:52 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 09 18:58:56 Its always like that Nov 09 18:59:13 * Adalbrecht nods “The people like you” Nov 09 19:00:04 I think so, yes... its like that in Sudlachenburg too Nov 09 19:00:41 * Adalbrecht nods “Let’s go for a drink” Nov 09 19:01:34 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:01:41 lets Nov 09 19:04:36 *they all go to the tavern, one that Morgan has also been to a couple of times since taking charge here. he has a tab open, and the others seem more than happy to put their drinks on it. It’s not very busy due to the time of day, so they get a good table. Nov 09 19:06:10 *he notices a couple of young men on another table glancing admiringly at Uinise* Nov 09 19:06:23 * Morgan greets anyone in there Nov 09 19:08:08 *they all seem happy to see him, and chat politely. He ends up spending more time interacting with the people than his family. He picks up the same things; people are happy, they’re back on their feet financially, and they like Heinrich and Ghalen Nov 09 19:08:49 * Morgan moves to talk to his family Nov 09 19:11:59 *the chat centres around the plans for the upcoming voyage. Adalbrecht, Yensid, and James will go with Christopher, Alarice, and Florrie to Freiburg. Then the latter group will get on the ship to Insel where they’ll part ways. Adalbrecht and Yensid will spend a night with Jarvis before returning, and James will return later in the week Nov 09 19:12:16 jarvie* Nov 09 19:12:47 * Morgan listens, drinking slowly Nov 09 19:17:21 *They all seem at ease except Claudia who has a watchful eye on the men Nov 09 19:19:43 * Morgan glances at them Nov 09 19:20:35 *they are admiring rather than leering.Uinise doesn’t seem to notice Nov 09 19:21:18 $Atleast they're behaving$ Nov 09 19:21:40 Alice: I should get back, I don’t normally leave her this long Nov 09 19:21:45 $for now$ Nov 09 19:22:44 If the rest of you are staying, I'll walk her back Nov 09 19:22:54 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 19:23:01 We’ll have another Nov 09 19:23:44 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink Nov 09 19:23:47 Ready then? Nov 09 19:24:30 *Alice stands, and with a quick head nod to the other patrons they’re on their way* Nov 09 19:24:34 * Adalbrecht is now known as Alice Nov 09 19:24:55 Seems like I don’t see much of you now Nov 09 19:25:24 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:25:31 Been a lot going on Nov 09 19:25:49 I’m sad for Edward Nov 09 19:26:28 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:26:32 As am I Nov 09 19:28:19 It makes it very hard Nov 09 19:29:13 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:29:25 We were convinced it'd be this month... Nov 09 19:30:14 * Alice nods Nov 09 19:30:48 it’s unfair that it was half a night with me but it’s going to be at least six months for them Nov 09 19:31:45 What makes you say that? Nov 09 19:33:23 because she’s not pregnant now, and they got married five months ago Nov 09 19:34:34 Ah, got you... yes, it is unfair Nov 09 19:35:07 It can’t be easy when there’s so many people having babies too Nov 09 19:36:19 No... it really cant Nov 09 19:37:35 They’ll manage it, won’t they? Nov 09 19:38:34 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:38:41 I have faith they will... soon. Nov 09 19:39:17 Good. Difficult as it’s all been, I want them to be happy Nov 09 19:40:35 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:40:40 It seems to be a bit easier now Nov 09 19:41:05 * Alice nods Nov 09 19:41:15 I think she knows I don’t want her husband Nov 09 19:42:44 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:43:00 It'll be alright eventually Nov 09 19:43:17 * Alice nods Nov 09 19:43:31 We’re not at war, I’ll take that Nov 09 19:44:26 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:44:28 Absolutely Nov 09 19:45:38 how are -you-? Nov 09 19:47:43 Oh thats tough... Nov 09 19:47:49 why? Nov 09 19:49:21 Because I am saddened for Edward... annoyed with my overseer... dreading Florrie being upset... but exceptionally happy at feeling Hirschen kick... Nov 09 19:50:05 * Alice smiles “That’s great! Why are you down here with us and not making the best of that?” Nov 09 19:51:38 The boys needed a bath Nov 09 19:52:17 * Alice smiles “Make up for it later then” Nov 09 19:55:26 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:56:22 what’s your overseer done, or not done? Nov 09 19:57:43 He spends a lot of time in the brothel, for work... but he's constantly ogling them and it upsets his wife a great deal Nov 09 19:58:22 * Alice frowns Nov 09 19:58:26 How does she know? Nov 09 19:59:31 I get the feeling he tells her... goes on about how its a normal thing and all men do it, and it doesn't mean anything Nov 09 20:00:18 * Alice nods “In my experience, most of them do, but then I mostly spend time with sailors, and you know how they are” Nov 09 20:01:31 I mean... who doesn't like breasts, but if staring at them is causing your wife pain... no, you pack that right in Nov 09 20:02:20 Me? I’m not a big fan of them. *she smiles* Nov 09 20:03:27 * Morgan chuckles Nov 09 20:04:08 So he knows it hurts her, but he’s too selfish to change? Nov 09 20:04:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:04:34 Got petty and childish when challenged Nov 09 20:04:41 * Alice nods Nov 09 20:05:37 A lot of men do. Let me guess... she’s controlling, it’s not a big deal, it’s not like he’s cheating, it’s not fair to take away something that he enjoys Nov 09 20:06:14 Not far off Nov 09 20:06:58 Typical crap then. He won’t change if he doesn’t want to, because he obviously doesn’t see it as a problem Nov 09 20:07:21 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:07:29 He'll end up losing her... and it'll be his own fault Nov 09 20:07:36 * Alice nods Nov 09 20:08:04 Then he can spend the rest of his life looking at women’s breasts, I guess Nov 09 20:09:24 My problem is he's good at his job Nov 09 20:09:30 * Alice nods Nov 09 20:09:37 I hate it when that happens Nov 09 20:10:19 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:11:20 it’d be easier if he was bad at this job, then you could wash your hands of him Nov 09 20:12:16 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:12:18 aye Nov 09 20:13:24 He should give it up if it’s hurting her though, that’s just cruel Nov 09 20:14:24 I agree... and its not like its a big ask Nov 09 20:14:32 * Alice nods Nov 09 20:15:03 Just don’t look. I don’t look at Heinzharold when we’ve been swimming in the lake, it’s not that tough Nov 09 20:15:53 And he's -really- pretty Nov 09 20:15:58 * Alice nods Nov 09 20:16:23 He is. And I’m not even married. But I wouldn’t want to upset -anyone- Nov 09 20:17:52 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:17:54 Its cruel Nov 09 20:18:25 Does he -need-to even go in there? Nov 09 20:18:52 To be fair, its a great place to pick up information Nov 09 20:19:00 * Alice nods Nov 09 20:19:31 He just needs better self control and decency then Nov 09 20:20:22 Yes, he does Nov 09 20:22:30 You could tell him to pack it in or you’ll look for a new overseer you can actually trust to be good to his word. If he can’t keep a vow made to his wife before God, how can you be sure he can keep his word to run Innesbruck in an honest and responsible manner? Nov 09 20:23:07 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:23:11 That might be worth a try Nov 09 20:23:59 * Alice nods “You have moral standards for the men you let crew your ships, why not for other employees? After all, their behaviour reflects on you too Nov 09 20:24:49 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:25:03 Its worth considering, certainly Nov 09 20:25:10 * Alice nods Nov 09 20:30:15 * Alice has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 09 21:20:32 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)