**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Nov 30 09:19:50 2025 Nov 30 09:19:50 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 30 14:25:38 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 30 16:22:44 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 30 16:23:37 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 30 16:29:09 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Nov 30 17:46:09 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Nov 30 17:46:18 We’ll have Reverend Loewe visiting Nov 30 17:46:18 At a time only Theus could predict probably Nov 30 17:46:18 Certainly he has come unpredictably so far! Nov 30 17:46:18 * Morgan nods Nov 30 17:46:18 Quite Nov 30 17:46:21 * Molly looks like she’ll say something rude, then shuts her mouth Nov 30 17:46:23 * Morgan smirks a little Nov 30 17:46:25 * Molly makes a little gesture like locking her lips Nov 30 17:46:27 * Morgan nods a little Nov 30 17:46:29 * Molly smiles though, and curtsies a little to him, like she would if they were dancing Nov 30 17:46:31 * Morgan smiles, watching the others Nov 30 17:46:33 *HH waits TIL she goes before coming over* Nov 30 17:46:35 * Molly is now known as HH Nov 30 17:46:37 hey man Nov 30 17:46:39 hey Nov 30 17:46:43 Good night? Nov 30 17:46:45 Not particularly... better than the night before, mind Nov 30 17:46:47 would be tough to get worse from there Nov 30 17:46:49 * Morgan nods Nov 30 17:46:51 Thats very true Nov 30 17:49:57 Yer better half looks happy Nov 30 17:50:03 * Molly is now known as HH Nov 30 17:50:12 * Morgan nods Nov 30 17:50:15 I had noticed that Nov 30 17:52:51 O’viously -someone- had a good night Nov 30 17:53:01 Morning... Nov 30 17:53:56 * HH chuckles “Funny ‘ow those two things seem to go hand in hand... She’s cheerful, and you know why” Nov 30 17:54:59 Thats what I do... I have nightmares and I know things Nov 30 17:58:25 * HH nods. The boys have found Rickon, and they come tearing in, behaviour far from what it should be Nov 30 17:59:22 Hey... HEY! Nov 30 18:00:18 *All three stop. The grown ups are watching them* Nov 30 18:01:33 Calm down Nov 30 18:03:20 *Jacques is the first to say ‘Yes, my Lord”, but the others follow suit Nov 30 18:03:52 $Someone needs to give them some hard work to do$ Nov 30 18:04:52 $Agreed but its not long til we leave$ Nov 30 18:05:02 If you've that much energy, you can help with breakfast Nov 30 18:07:08 *They don’t look too happy about it, but do go* Nov 30 18:09:57 Walder: Sorry about that, Milord *he’s carrying Thomas now* Nov 30 18:16:23 Don't worry about it Walder, we were all that age once Nov 30 18:17:08 W: Be this one and Emil before long, growing up together Nov 30 18:17:41 * Morgan nods Nov 30 18:17:45 Aye, I reckon you might be right Nov 30 18:20:34 * HH grins “Going to be a lotta playmates if this pair keep at it!” Nov 30 18:21:21 * Morgan chuckles Nov 30 18:21:24 true Nov 30 18:23:13 *Walder smiles* The more the merrier, Milord. Might have to sew their names on the clothes so I remember who is who Nov 30 18:23:54 * Morgan smiles, nodding Nov 30 18:23:56 Thats a good idea Nov 30 18:26:37 Mine’ll be easy to recognise b’cause they’re the gorgeous blonde ones, just like their Muti Nov 30 18:28:12 * Morgan makes a retching noise Nov 30 18:28:27 *Walder laughs* Nov 30 18:29:34 *Edward comes in with Mina. He looks quite pleased with himself. She goes over to Inga, leaving him behind near Morgan and HH* Nov 30 18:31:36 * Morgan looks at Thomas Nov 30 18:32:17 *Thomas smiles* Nov 30 18:32:59 Hello little man... Nov 30 18:35:40 *Thomas hides against Walder, and the big man looks happy* W: You forget so much once they’re grown... Nov 30 18:36:24 * Morgan chuckles, nodding a little Nov 30 18:37:30 *Walder tickles under the baby’s chin* Can’t say how happy I am to be part of this again Nov 30 18:37:47 * Morgan nods Nov 30 18:37:57 I'm glad you've ended up together Nov 30 18:39:35 *Walder nods* One big family now, Milord Nov 30 18:40:45 * Morgan nods Nov 30 18:40:47 Aye Nov 30 18:42:45 *He sees Mina and Inga talking quietly. It definitely looks like gossip* Nov 30 18:42:56 [gossip at two oclock] Nov 30 18:43:23 Walder: Do you think the building man we say yesterday will be back before you go? Nov 30 18:43:35 [is there?] Nov 30 18:44:07 [judging by the look on Mina and Inga's faces...] Nov 30 18:44:18 I doubt it to be honest Nov 30 18:44:47 W: what do you want me to go if he comes afterwards? Nov 30 18:44:53 do* Nov 30 18:45:14 $thats what she said$ Nov 30 18:45:31 Send word I suppose on when they can get started Nov 30 18:47:20 W: *he nods* If you’re happy to have us, we might come early enough to pitch in Nov 30 18:48:29 Can probably find room for you Nov 30 18:49:04 W: Only If we won’t get under your feet or disrupt you Nov 30 18:50:05 It'll be fine Walder Nov 30 18:50:27 *Thomas starts to grizzle* Nov 30 18:50:59 Oh little man, whats the matter Nov 30 18:51:16 W: Probably hungry Nov 30 18:51:26 * HH nods “Yeah, me too” Nov 30 18:51:59 * Morgan nods Nov 30 18:52:01 Alright then Nov 30 18:53:40 W: I’ll take him to get fed Nov 30 18:53:59 * Morgan nods Nov 30 18:54:05 Take Thomas too Nov 30 19:01:14 *Walder laughs, and when he’s gone HH mutters* Reckon If we make those noises someone will put bubbies in our mouths? Nov 30 19:02:18 Possibly, actually Nov 30 19:03:57 Try it later, see what ‘appens Nov 30 19:04:26 * Morgan nods Nov 30 19:04:27 Indeed Nov 30 19:05:24 *The children start bringing in the food, and HH is immediately at the table helping arrange it so it’s time to eat quicker. Edward watches Florrie with Adalbrecht and Alice Nov 30 19:06:55 * Morgan nudges him toward them Nov 30 19:09:25 *Edward nods. Morgan sees Mina smile at Edward warmly. The bustle of getting set up all around the table keeps him busy, but soon he has Emil on his lap and Molly at his side, gathered together one last time* Nov 30 19:09:52 * Morgan quietly helps Emil eat Nov 30 19:13:18 *It’s noisy with so many people in a small room, so being quiet is not difficult. Heinrich and Hildegarde are both absent, though Rickon is at the table too. HH is smirking at whatever Inga quietly says to him Nov 30 19:13:41 Rickon... where's your mama? Nov 30 19:14:40 R: Just eating in the kitchen Nov 30 19:15:50 * Morgan nods, picking up some toast and standing up Nov 30 19:15:54 Excuse us a moment Nov 30 19:17:40 [are you alright, my love?] Nov 30 19:17:54 [yes, just going to check in Hildegarde] Nov 30 19:18:03 * Morgan carries Emil and the toast though to the kitchen Nov 30 19:20:23 *Hildegarde and Heinrich are both eating breakfast, though the atmosphere is a little tense* Nov 30 19:21:40 morning Nov 30 19:22:41 * HH is now known as Heinrich Nov 30 19:22:51 Good morning, my Lord Nov 30 19:22:58 How are we doing? Nov 30 19:24:28 Things look good. I saw Nick earlier, he is heading this way soon Nov 30 19:24:39 *Hildegarde rolls her eyes slightly* Nov 30 19:25:07 * Morgan nods Nov 30 19:25:14 Good... not quite what I meant, mind... Nov 30 19:27:10 * Heinrich shrugs “Fine” Nov 30 19:27:41 * Morgan looks to Hildegarde Nov 30 19:29:47 *Hildegarde sips her coffee* I don’t know, really. Nov 30 19:30:16 * Morgan nods Nov 30 19:30:18 alright Nov 30 19:30:58 Will you be leaving soon? Nov 30 19:32:44 Before too long I would think Nov 30 19:33:49 * Heinrich nods Nov 30 19:34:17 Hildegarde: It’ll be a shame to see you go Nov 30 19:34:33 * Morgan nods Nov 30 19:34:38 I know Varick doesn't want to go Nov 30 19:36:08 Hildegarde: They like having each other Nov 30 19:37:18 * Morgan nods a little sadly Nov 30 19:37:22 Yes, they do Nov 30 19:38:20 [is she okay, my love?] Nov 30 19:38:58 [I think she's struggling some] Nov 30 19:39:42 [why won’t he just stop it?!] Nov 30 19:41:39 [I think he might be trying but it may be too late] Nov 30 19:42:55 [do you need me to accost him about local finances so you can talk with her properly?] Nov 30 19:43:42 [that might help] Nov 30 19:43:49 * Morgan looks at Emil Nov 30 19:44:03 What about you little man, are you alright? Nov 30 19:45:32 *Emil grins, reaching towards the coffee jug* Nov 30 19:46:05 Oh, no, we don't need you having any of that Nov 30 19:47:34 *The others laugh. Molly sticks her head in, and asks Heinrich to join her in the blue drawing room when he’s done. When she’s gone, Emil says “Mama?” Nov 30 19:49:33 You want mama? Nov 30 19:50:32 *Emil just looks at the coffee jug again. Heinrich finishes quickly, briefly kissing Hildegarde’s cheek before following Molly* Nov 30 19:51:22 You're not having coffee little man... perhaps Hildegarde can get you some milk Nov 30 19:53:15 * Heinrich is now known as Hildegarde Nov 30 19:53:32 * Hildegarde stands, getting a small cup Nov 30 19:53:40 I hope breakfast was alright for you Nov 30 19:54:00 Of course it was Nov 30 19:55:47 * Hildegarde nods, getting Emil some milk Nov 30 19:56:17 There’s more if you’re still hungry Nov 30 19:56:43 I don't eat much Nov 30 19:57:00 * Hildegarde smiles, handing the cup over Nov 30 19:57:05 How are you? Nov 30 19:57:14 Sad mostly Nov 30 19:59:44 * Hildegarde nods Nov 30 19:59:51 Your family are very close Nov 30 20:00:06 * Morgan nods Nov 30 20:00:09 Wasn't always that way Nov 30 20:01:24 * Hildegarde nods. Emil grabs the cup Nov 30 20:01:31 Alright kid, calm down Nov 30 20:03:27 * Hildegarde smiles, watching Emil drink the milk Nov 30 20:03:40 He’s a cutie Nov 30 20:05:52 * Morgan nods Nov 30 20:05:58 He is... now... how are you, really? Nov 30 20:08:10 * Hildegarde sighs “I don’t know. I can feel how part of me is starting to close off and want to make a distance from him so I don’t keep getting hurt” Nov 30 20:08:40 * Morgan nods Nov 30 20:11:11 Even if he does stop looking in the brothels, I’ll still wonder if he’s looking in the streets, or when he visits to collect rents. Nov 30 20:12:01 Will you? Or do you worry that you will? Nov 30 20:14:02 I’m not sure. But I’m not sure if I want to keep living like that. It be easier to not allow him the chance to hurt me anymore Nov 30 20:14:54 perhaps Nov 30 20:17:35 * Hildegarde looks sad, tough to see on those eyes “It just feels like his constant lusting after these girls is starting to make me feel so bad that the good feelings from the marriage aren’t outweighing it now” Nov 30 20:19:20 * Morgan reaches out to take her hand Nov 30 20:19:37 I suppose the question is is if you think it can be salvaged Nov 30 20:20:31 * Hildegarde gently squeezes it “I just don’t know. I want it to be, but I can’t make myself respect him, or restore the self-worth that he keeps stripping from me” Nov 30 20:20:46 * Morgan nods Nov 30 20:20:47 I know Nov 30 20:22:29 Even if he says he’ll stop, I don’t know he will. I’m not even sure that he can. He’s been used to being able to do whatever he wants, and look how that went before! Nov 30 20:23:45 * Morgan nods Nov 30 20:23:49 Something I am painfully aware of Nov 30 20:24:07 * Hildegarde looks puzzled “why is that painful?” Nov 30 20:26:08 He let me down and he hurt my friend... Nov 30 20:26:15 Someone I put my trust in... Nov 30 20:26:43 * Hildegarde nods Nov 30 20:26:58 it’s difficult Nov 30 20:27:39 * Morgan nods Nov 30 20:30:16 He’s a good overseer, and he does try hard with Rickon, and... in every other way, we are happily married. But this is really harming my spirit, it feels life a knife in my heart every time I know he’s going there and looking at them Nov 30 20:30:37 I don't know how to help you Nov 30 20:31:42 I don’t think you can. I need him to stop, admit the hurt he’s done, and actually prove to me that I’m the only one he desires Nov 30 20:32:11 Perhaps he needs to be told in those terms? Nov 30 20:34:52 You’ve heard him, he thinks it’s perfectly normal and acceptable, and I’m just overreacting Nov 30 20:35:42 He seemed to really get it last time I spoke to him... Nov 30 20:36:55 But would you trust him? Nov 30 20:37:31 * Morgan smiles Nov 30 20:37:37 I have trust issues Nov 30 20:38:40 * Hildegarde smiles too Nov 30 20:39:12 Do -you- think it’s asking too much? Nov 30 20:39:52 What, expecting him to change, or asking you to put yourself at risk? Nov 30 20:43:03 the first one Nov 30 20:44:15 No. Its what he signed up for when he married you Nov 30 20:48:28 I didn’t explicitly say he couldn’t look at women that way though... Nov 30 20:49:11 Nor did either of my wives... nor did Inga... Nov 30 20:52:56 * Hildegarde shrugs, looking unsure of herself “they were all much younger and prettier, and they hadn’t already had children with the marks to show it” Nov 30 20:55:08 Oh love... he thinks you beautiful, and he's right... Nov 30 20:55:47 * Hildegarde shakes her head sadly “Not beautiful enough.” Nov 30 20:56:36 He cant help being stupid Nov 30 20:57:25 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 30 20:57:39 [how is she, my love?] Nov 30 20:58:34 [upset. She doesn't know if she can ever trust him and its destroying her spirit] Nov 30 20:59:43 [Oh I would like to give him a massive kick in the behind!] Nov 30 21:01:08 [I know] Nov 30 21:02:08 If you like... we can take Rickon with us... give you and he a bit of space Nov 30 21:03:13 * Hildegarde shakes her head Nov 30 21:03:32 No, he’s fine. Anyway, I’m making you miss time with your family Nov 30 21:03:51 * Morgan shrugs Nov 30 21:03:54 This is important Nov 30 21:04:50 I don’t think it’s going to be resolved within an hour Nov 30 21:05:25 No, that is unlikely Nov 30 21:05:48 * Hildegarde nods Nov 30 21:06:10 [I’m not sure how much longer I can delay him really] Nov 30 21:06:19 [alright love] Nov 30 21:06:24 * Morgan lets go of her hand Nov 30 21:09:03 I appreciate it though Nov 30 21:10:10 * Morgan nods Nov 30 21:31:20 * Hildegarde has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 30 21:51:52 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Nov 30 21:56:27 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 30 21:56:48 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)