**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Dec 8 10:53:50 2025 Dec 08 10:53:50 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Dec 08 14:33:44 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 08 14:34:26 V: You kissed mama Dec 08 14:34:26 * Morgan nods Dec 08 14:34:26 Married people do that Dec 08 14:34:26 I am -never- doing that! Dec 08 14:34:26 *Christopher chuckles* Dec 08 14:34:28 We'll see... do you want to ride with me? Dec 08 14:34:30 yes! can I?! Dec 08 14:34:32 * Morgan nods Dec 08 14:34:34 Come on then Dec 08 14:34:36 *They get mounted up, and it’s once they’re moving that he hears [I love you.] Dec 08 14:34:38 [and I you] Dec 08 14:34:40 [I will see you when we stop again] Dec 08 14:34:42 [yes you will] Dec 08 14:34:46 * Morgan looks around as they ride Dec 08 14:34:48 *Varick keeps him entertained a while with inconsequential chatter, but the clouds moving in does reduce the enjoyment of spending time with his eldest son Dec 08 14:34:52 * Morgan watches the clouds Dec 08 14:34:54 *they do darken over the next hour, and he can see both HH and Adalbrecht also watching them Dec 08 14:34:56 Alright kid, time to get in the coach before that rain comes Dec 08 14:34:58 *Varick sighs, but does relent, and goes in with James, Christopher and Uinise rather than Molly and the others Dec 08 14:37:17 *The rain starts to fall not much later, which means no one wants to do anything other than keep under hats and coats and ride on quietly leaving Morgan to his thoughts Dec 08 14:38:43 * Morgan watches around, less bothered by the rain than the others Dec 08 14:40:25 *they’re all just trudging on* Dec 08 14:40:36 [I hope you’re alright out there, my love] Dec 08 14:41:27 [fine love] Dec 08 14:42:13 [I am glad to hear it] Dec 08 14:43:08 [and you? Are you alright?] Dec 08 14:44:01 [I am indeed. Happy, warm, and being kicked, to which Emil on my lap keeps laughing when I put his hand on my belly] Dec 08 14:44:42 * Morgan smiles, looking behind them Dec 08 14:45:32 *The roads are familiar, several groups going about their business, transporting goods mostly, getting soaked* Dec 08 14:45:48 * Morgan greets them as they pass Dec 08 14:49:06 **people tip their hats to him, calling back greetings and good wishes. The rain continues, and their progress does likewise. After two and a half hours, they should really stop again, another two ahead to Hafenlohr Dec 08 14:49:21 * Morgan calls for a stop Dec 08 14:51:36 *the coachmen try to get them under the trees, but it’s still not dry. HH gets down from the cart, as does Ballard Dec 08 14:51:39 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 08 14:51:54 Coulda picked a better day for it! Dec 08 14:53:34 * Morgan shrugs Dec 08 14:53:38 Just rain... Dec 08 14:55:12 Not bothered for me, just don’t want Inga gettin’ wet Dec 08 14:55:42 Situation normal for her then Dec 08 14:56:57 * HH sniggers “For a change, I didn’ mean like that!” Dec 08 14:58:24 * Morgan nods, petting the dog Dec 08 15:00:05 *Ballard woofs, shaking his wet fur* Dec 08 15:00:20 Someone been windin’ yer cogs, has she? Dec 08 15:00:37 Not really, no Dec 08 15:02:56 * HH nods “Right, gonna help my lil darlin stay dry” Dec 08 15:03:06 * Morgan nods Dec 08 15:03:10 Aye alright Dec 08 15:03:49 * HH goes to the carriage. Adalbrecht looks at the sky with annoyance Dec 08 15:03:55 * HH is now known as Adalbrecht Dec 08 15:05:05 * Morgan smiles slightly Dec 08 15:05:08 Bit damp Dec 08 15:05:30 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 08 15:05:40 Another hour or so, I think. Dec 08 15:06:25 Much as I like your optimism... I think two. Dec 08 15:08:13 * Adalbrecht nods “We will see” Dec 08 15:09:31 * Morgan nods Dec 08 15:09:32 Indeed Dec 08 15:10:59 * Adalbrecht takes off his wet hat, shaking it. Unfairly, his hair beneath is neat as usual Dec 08 15:12:19 * Morgan rolls his eyes Dec 08 15:14:14 *he hears the others getting out with some complaints about the weather Dec 08 15:15:58 * Morgan smiles a little, turning to watch them Dec 08 15:17:29 *HH takes off his waxed coat, holding it over Inga as she moves into the trees Dec 08 15:18:24 Suck u Dec 08 15:18:28 up* Dec 08 15:20:26 * Adalbrecht watches them “It is chivalrous...” Dec 08 15:21:10 Uh huh Dec 08 15:22:56 * Adalbrecht looks to him “what?” Dec 08 15:23:47 Nothing, nothing Dec 08 15:24:17 I will grant it is more intimate than I would be comfortable with Dec 08 15:25:06 * Morgan nods Dec 08 15:25:14 I figured... Dec 08 15:26:19 * Adalbrecht nods “That is what we have lady’s maids for.” Dec 08 15:26:35 [did you see what Heinzharold did?] Dec 08 15:27:06 [giving her his coat? yes] Dec 08 15:27:59 [He’s gone to hold it over her. Very sweet, though a little over protective] Dec 08 15:28:44 Chivalrous my father says Dec 08 15:29:56 [Yes, I suppose so] Dec 08 15:30:30 I think we will wait to eat. The others can eat in the carriage whilst we move Dec 08 15:31:12 As my lord wishes Dec 08 15:31:26 * Adalbrecht nods, going to the bushes Dec 08 15:33:03 [did you need to see me, liebling?] Dec 08 15:33:26 [I'm ok love, get yourself back in the dry as quick as possible] Dec 08 15:36:35 [Yes, my love. What about eating? Aren’t you hungry?] Dec 08 15:36:56 [A bit but I'll be alright] Dec 08 15:37:39 [we should be home soon?] Dec 08 15:38:08 [couple of hours I reckon] Dec 08 15:39:56 [Good] Dec 08 15:40:07 [aye] Dec 08 15:40:14 *Claudia is smirking when she comes out of the trees* Dec 08 15:41:15 Whats got you smiling Dec 08 15:41:26 * Adalbrecht is now known as Claudia Dec 08 15:41:36 * Claudia looks around before saying Dec 08 15:41:42 Uinise. Dec 08 15:41:48 Oh? Dec 08 15:42:25 Saying that it’d be easier just to be naked rather than in wet clothes. Rain is still rare for her Dec 08 15:42:43 In their climate it would be easier I suppose Dec 08 15:44:15 * Claudia nods Dec 08 15:44:28 Miss that today? Dec 08 15:45:17 Their climate? No, I cant say I do Dec 08 15:47:26 * Claudia nods Dec 08 15:47:59 I miss the matriarchal set up Dec 08 15:48:46 * Morgan nods Dec 08 15:48:49 That doesn't surprise me Dec 08 15:51:16 * Claudia nods Dec 08 15:51:28 How are you handling it today? Dec 08 15:51:37 * Morgan sighs Dec 08 15:51:42 I cant say I've enjoyed it much Dec 08 15:54:10 * Claudia nods “it’s gone better than I expected so far” Dec 08 15:54:34 Oh? Dec 08 15:56:15 I expected screaming Dec 08 15:56:44 * Morgan nods Dec 08 15:56:50 So did I... I was dreading it Dec 08 15:58:30 * Claudia nods Dec 08 16:00:19 Hoping you don’t have to go through the wringer tonight Dec 08 16:01:37 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 08 16:01:42 I'm more or less resigned it Dec 08 16:03:26 * Claudia nods Dec 08 16:03:37 [I think we’re all done, my love] Dec 08 16:04:22 [alright love] Dec 08 16:04:34 Time to move on Dec 08 16:07:35 * Claudia nods, mounting up. It doesn’t take long to get going again, and neither he nor Adalbrecht win about the weather. It stops about an hour and a half after they’d said, about half an hour from Hafenlohr. He doesn’t hear from her, but his own mind conjures up how his unexpected kiss and tender touch had left her with a submissive expression and a smile. HH starts whistling a lively tune* Dec 08 16:09:23 Wow man, you almost hit a decent note there, as you went past it Dec 08 16:10:52 HH chuckles: Just like yer singin’ Dec 08 16:11:16 That tavern in Avalon disagrees Dec 08 16:12:02 * Claudia is now known as HH Dec 08 16:12:58 They don’t e’en have enough taste to make decent beer there, man Dec 08 16:13:19 You do make a good point Dec 08 16:14:24 * HH nods Dec 08 16:14:36 Avalonian’s got no taste. *he gr8ns* Dec 08 16:15:03 Cant really argue with that Dec 08 16:16:33 * HH nods. They’ve started to dry out by the time they reach the turn for the driveway a little while later Dec 08 16:17:24 * Morgan looks toward the building Dec 08 16:21:38 *He can just see the top of the roof as they turn in. HH is grinning* Dec 08 16:22:25 Nearly home man... Dec 08 16:23:46 * HH nods “Yep. Excited?” Dec 08 16:23:53 Yeah, I think so Dec 08 16:24:05 [Is Inga restless by any chance?] Dec 08 16:25:54 [yes, though more keen to get changed and dry, and have something hot to eat] Dec 08 16:26:24 Oh, not to see her house? Dec 08 16:26:27 []* Dec 08 16:27:09 *The carriages and horses go down the drive and to the front of the house. Plenty of staff are waiting to help and unload. The front of his home looks lovely as usual* [That too, yes...] Dec 08 16:34:28 * Morgan picks up his pace a little Dec 08 16:34:30 *they go through the usual processes, grooms for the horses, staff to help with the children and the luggage. Molly holds back, staying near the coach even once the others have headed to the hall, waiting for him Dec 08 16:34:47 * Morgan comes to her Dec 08 16:34:50 Welcome home love Dec 08 16:36:55 * HH is now known as Molly Dec 08 16:37:44 Indeed... *she smiles fondly* It’s been more than eight hours since I started to be good for you... Dec 08 16:38:21 * Morgan nods Dec 08 16:39:46 * Molly smiles with mischief “So now I have to do something that will only make you want me all the more...” Dec 08 16:40:35 Oh? Dec 08 16:42:52 * Molly reaches into the carriage for a bag, handing it over as she watches him fondly “clean shirt, socks, trousers, and a towel. We'll see you soon, my love” Dec 08 16:44:42 Thank you love Dec 08 16:45:34 * Molly nods, gently kissing his cheek before saying “Enjoy...” then she moves back, smirking a little Dec 08 16:47:49 * Morgan nods, carrying them carefully as he moves toward the house Dec 08 16:49:21 * Molly calls to him “My love?” Dec 08 16:49:26 Yes? Dec 08 16:49:59 The lake is over there... *she points west, away from the house* Dec 08 16:50:45 * Morgan nods Dec 08 16:50:54 Not keen on missing HeinzHarold and Inga seeing the house... Dec 08 16:51:33 You won’t, my love. I’ve already arranged it with Inga Dec 08 16:51:51 * Morgan nods, thanking her and heading toward the lake Dec 08 16:53:01 *The expanse of water looks smooth and cool, and there’s already a rudimentary shelter built to house the Red Tulip and White Daisy, still carefully stowed on their pallets Dec 08 16:54:06 * Morgan smiles, heading toward it to get ready to swim Dec 08 16:57:31 *There’s a nice breeze, the day warmer now but the wind cooler than one would expect. Everything here is just as he left it. Dec 08 16:57:45 * Morgan smiles, wading into the water to swim Dec 08 17:00:24 *it’s not as cold as he likes, but definitely cool Dec 08 17:02:23 * Morgan swims hard for a little while before settling to just bobbing along Dec 08 17:04:02 *it’s peaceful, he is home.* Dec 08 17:04:40 * Morgan takes a deep breath before just disappearing beneath the surface, coming up four minutes later Dec 08 17:06:02 *he feels almost cleansed by it* Dec 08 17:06:15 * Morgan swims for the shore to get dried and dressed Dec 08 17:09:18 *He finds Ballard sat at the water’s edge waiting for him* Dec 08 17:09:26 * Morgan crouches down, fussing the dog Dec 08 17:09:30 What you doing out here, hmm? Dec 08 17:11:46 *Ballard stares at the lake* Dec 08 17:13:24 I know lad, buts its okay... Dec 08 17:13:58 *Ballard leans against his leg* Dec 08 17:15:02 * Morgan fusses him for a few minutes Dec 08 17:15:06 Shall we get indoors? Dec 08 17:17:54 *Ballard starts walking that way. From here, Morgan can just see the line of the the wooden fence far between the trees that surrounds their private garden, which should now also be complete Dec 08 17:18:47 * Morgan smiles a little, carrying on Dec 08 17:20:08 *He arrives back at the hall to find Mondel waiting for him with a cup of tea. The portrait Edward did of Molly hangs pride of place where it should be Dec 08 17:20:15 * Molly is now known as Mondel Dec 08 17:20:24 Good afternoon, m6 Lord Dec 08 17:20:48 Mondel, good to see you Dec 08 17:22:06 * Mondel smiles, handing him the tea “Her Ladyship said they will all be up in your parlour” Dec 08 17:23:00 * Morgan nods, thanking him before heading quietly for the parlour Dec 08 17:24:58 *he does find HH, Inga, Alice, Florrie, Varick, and Emil here* Dec 08 17:26:55 Alright? Dec 08 17:33:05 HH nods: good swim? Dec 08 17:33:14 * Morgan nods Dec 08 17:33:21 Yeah, particularly love the lack of monsters Dec 08 17:33:25 F: Ballhead, where you been?! Dec 08 17:33:33 *they laugh* Dec 08 17:33:56 I've been having a swim sweetheart Dec 08 17:34:11 I: *she finishes her coffee* Molly’s just freshening up Dec 08 17:35:14 * Morgan nods Dec 08 17:35:19 Right Dec 08 17:35:45 *HH smiles* you good to go, man? Dec 08 17:37:07 Go? Dec 08 17:39:13 * Mondel is now known as Molly Dec 08 17:39:22 HH: to our place Dec 08 17:40:10 Oh, today? Dec 08 17:42:51 HH: Like now? $you have something to do first?$ Dec 08 17:43:16 $No, I'm just being an ass$ Dec 08 17:44:53 $natural state of being there!$ Dec 08 17:45:15 * Morgan nods a little Dec 08 17:45:21 Inga stands up: I’ll see what’s holding Molly up... Dec 08 17:46:19 Alright love Dec 08 17:48:27 *Inga goes. Emil, Varick, and Florrie are playing on the floor* Dec 08 17:48:55 HH: Mean, man. She’s been itching to go all this time. Dec 08 17:49:42 I'm horrid Dec 08 17:50:28 Alice: I think Inga’s been eager to see the house too... Dec 08 17:50:57 *HH grins at her, pointing his finger as if to say she’s got it* Dec 08 17:52:02 * Morgan rolls his eyes Dec 08 17:54:30 * Molly and Inga rejoin them. Molly has taken her hair partly down and changed into a different dress, something much simpler, new and pale pink with embroidered rose blooming across the rounded bodice Dec 08 17:55:55 * Morgan smiles as he watches her Dec 08 17:59:40 * Molly smiles softly at him “I am ready if you are?” Dec 08 18:00:08 * Morgan nods Dec 08 18:00:10 Quite so Dec 08 18:04:08 *HH gets up. Molly thanks Alice for having the children, and so the four of them set off through the halls. The other couple are in front, and Molly walks beside Morgan. The house smells right now, things are familiar Dec 08 18:04:33 I didn’t go as far as the bedroom... Dec 08 18:06:31 No? Dec 08 18:08:36 I thought you’d wish to be with me when I did Dec 08 18:08:45 Oh okay Dec 08 18:11:16 * Molly watches him Dec 08 18:11:26 Is that not what you wanted, my love? Dec 08 18:11:50 No, it fine love Dec 08 18:14:59 * Molly smiles “I thought that as you’d arranged for it to be decorated, you’d want to see my reaction” Dec 08 18:15:13 * Morgan nods Dec 08 18:15:16 Definitely Dec 08 18:19:43 * Molly takes his hand, watching the excitement of their friends “How was your swim?” Dec 08 18:19:58 * Morgan nods Dec 08 18:20:10 Very good... though Ballard still isn't keen on the lake Dec 08 18:22:45 He’ll get there eventually... You’ll have time to help him Dec 08 18:22:57 * Morgan nods Dec 08 18:22:59 I suppose so Dec 08 18:32:40 *They briefly acknowledge the staff they pass, and Molly seems to know them all by name. Everything smells fresh, like rose and lemon, and they get outside into the afternoon sunshine by the east door. Heinzharold and Inga’s cottage stands finished there, and someone’s obviously been in to take the chill off, smoke from the chimney. The cart containing their bed has been pulled up outside Dec 08 18:33:21 Not bad... Dec 08 18:35:23 *Inga and Heinzharold both look delighted* Dec 08 18:36:09 HH: There it is, the Lehensteue Homstead *he grins* Dec 08 18:36:27 * Morgan smiles a little, watching them Dec 08 18:37:58 *Inga smiles at Morgan* it’s perfect! Dec 08 18:38:33 * Morgan smiles Dec 08 18:40:53 HH looks at her lovingly. He’s, for once, obviously being sentimental and tender “Perfect b’cause it’s gonna have the most perfect lady of the house... “ Dec 08 18:41:47 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 08 18:43:00 * Molly squeezes his hand, leaning her cheek to his arm Dec 08 18:44:01 *Inga looks teary , so HH strokes her face before kissing her* Dec 08 18:44:28 [thats sweet] Dec 08 18:46:19 [yes, they’re lovely together. They’re so romantic] Dec 08 18:46:52 [they are] Dec 08 18:48:52 *HH picks her up, making her laugh* Can you get the door, man? Dec 08 18:49:21 * Morgan nods, moving to push the door open Dec 08 18:52:34 * Molly smiles as she watches their best friend’s go over the threshold in this age old tradition. If she is upset that Morgan hadn’t done so in any of the places they’ve lived, there’s absolutely no sign on her face of it, she just looks happy for them. For a moment, he himself recalls carrying Dietlinde into their cottage on their wedding day, but when Molly gives him a squeeze of the hand and a happy smile, it blows away like a little leaf on the b Dec 08 18:53:29 * Morgan squeezes her hand Dec 08 18:53:37 HH: You pair comin’ in? Dec 08 18:56:08 * Morgan nods Dec 08 18:56:08 Aye Dec 08 19:00:14 * Molly does so, not letting go of his hand. The layout hasn’t changed since he was here, and is still reminiscent of his cottage. There’s barely any furniture in here, just the rocking chair he made and a stove for cooking. There’s plenty to do to keep Heinzharold busy, but he’s beaming, an arm around her shoulders Dec 08 19:00:28 I: It’s just like I hoped! Dec 08 19:01:27 I'm glad you like it Dec 08 19:04:42 * Molly smiles warmly “It’s lovely. It seems homely and familiar already” *Perhaps this is for the same reason it is for him. She’s been inside his cottage in a dream before* Dec 08 19:05:01 * Morgan nods a little Dec 08 19:09:18 *Inga moves away from HH, then takes Molly from Morgan, wanting to point out all the little details and layout her ideas and plans. He hears them talking about furniture, and a playpen, and how she’ll best dry baby clothes indoors. HH is watching Inga with a level of happy satisfaction that Morgan last saw on their wedding day Dec 08 19:09:37 * Morgan watches them quietly Dec 08 19:12:58 * Molly and Inga walk arm in arm into the parlour. HH nods, looking at Morgan “It’s good, man.” Dec 08 19:13:29 Yeah... it is Dec 08 19:15:25 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 08 19:15:34 She’s gonn’ be so -happy- here Dec 08 19:17:09 * Morgan nods Dec 08 19:17:12 I reckon so Dec 08 19:18:01 * HH nods, grinning “She deserves it” Dec 08 19:19:34 * Morgan nods Dec 08 19:19:37 You both do Dec 08 19:21:07 * HH hugs him Dec 08 19:21:11 thanks man Dec 08 19:22:07 * Morgan hugs him Dec 08 19:22:14 I didn't do owt man Dec 08 19:24:11 Your land, man. ‘Sides, might not have met this lassie without you Dec 08 19:27:14 * Morgan shrugs a little Dec 08 19:28:32 * HH pats his arm “Come on, let’s keep lookin’” Dec 08 19:41:36 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 08 19:50:39 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client)