**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Dec 16 16:55:13 2025 Dec 16 16:55:13 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Dec 16 19:07:29 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 16 19:08:35 No. Have you allowed your wife to mother you? Dec 16 19:08:35 Not yet, no... others have needed my strength Dec 16 19:08:35 Don’t be too proud to, brother Dec 16 19:08:35 I could say the same to you... Dec 16 19:08:35 * Edward smiles “I accepted some mothering earlier” Dec 16 19:08:38 Embraces with bubbles doesn't automatically make it mothering... Dec 16 19:08:40 I allowed some fussing, before her breasts came into play Dec 16 19:08:42 * Morgan nods Dec 16 19:08:44 Alright then Dec 16 19:08:46 Too much doesn’t suit me Dec 16 19:08:48 * Morgan nods Dec 16 19:08:52 I can appreciate that Dec 16 19:08:54 It is not how I want my marriage to look Dec 16 19:08:56 * Morgan nods Dec 16 19:08:58 I know Dec 16 19:09:44 * Molly is now known as Edward Dec 16 19:11:32 Florrie and Alice will leave the day after tomorrow? Dec 16 19:11:50 Thats my understanding, yes Dec 16 19:16:37 * Edward nods “How are you feeling about it?” Dec 16 19:17:04 Not in the slightest happy about it Dec 16 19:17:45 * Edward nods Dec 16 19:18:59 Have you devised a strategy for how you’ll manage that goodbye? Dec 16 19:19:18 Not even slightly Dec 16 19:20:11 would it be wise? Dec 16 19:21:08 Probably, yes... Dec 16 19:21:19 * Edward nods Dec 16 19:21:53 Will you escort them to the docks, or leave it to Father? Dec 16 19:22:35 I'm not entirely sure yet... I'll discuss it with Alice and Molly, but I have tasks at hand here already Dec 16 19:24:45 * Edward nods “Naturally. You will want to work on your position in the area for a week or two before leaving again” Dec 16 19:25:16 * Morgan nods Dec 16 19:25:28 Indeed. Time to start putting in some groundwork with the Freiarrs Dec 16 19:26:38 * Edward nods Dec 16 19:26:42 politics... Dec 16 19:29:31 And we all know how much I love that Dec 16 19:29:50 * Edward nods Dec 16 19:29:54 indeed we do Dec 16 19:32:19 I need to get Maubourg onside claiming that village, too Dec 16 19:32:36 * Edward nods Dec 16 19:32:58 it’s a pity the transition is so far away Dec 16 19:33:44 Is it? Dec 16 19:34:09 then you wouldn’t need him on side Dec 16 19:34:55 * Morgan nods Dec 16 19:34:57 True Dec 16 19:36:56 when will you do that? Dec 16 19:39:57 If I don't take them to the docks, I imagine the day after tomorrow Dec 16 19:43:08 * Edward nods “What will you do tomorrow?” Dec 16 19:43:21 I'm sure there's some plan or other Dec 16 19:45:17 * Edward smiles “Try to enjoy it, brother. The quiet without you all is loud.” Dec 16 19:45:56 * Morgan nods Dec 16 19:45:59 I imagine it is Dec 16 19:48:03 * Edward nods Dec 16 19:48:16 I must go, it is time to dress for dinner Dec 16 19:48:55 Alright brother Dec 16 19:49:12 * Edward smiles “My love to all” Dec 16 19:49:18 And ours to you Dec 16 19:50:15 * Edward nods a moment, then gently covers the mirror Dec 16 19:50:32 * Morgan sighs, packing it safely away Dec 16 19:53:55 *he’s left at a loose end* Dec 16 19:54:12 * Morgan goes looking for Molly Dec 16 19:57:26 *He finds her walking back from the stables with Varick. She looks much more at ease than recently, not on show here, just at home. She rubs her bump as they go* Dec 16 19:57:38 Edward sends his love Dec 16 19:58:52 * Edward is now known as Molly Dec 16 19:59:09 * Molly smiles, and Varick hugs him Dec 16 19:59:17 Is he alright? Dec 16 19:59:18 * Morgan hugs the boy Dec 16 19:59:26 Sad, as you'd expect Dec 16 20:01:52 * Molly nods Dec 16 20:02:02 That’s what I imagined Dec 16 20:02:09 * Morgan nods Dec 16 20:04:06 V: Xantha misses you Dec 16 20:05:07 Oh? Dec 16 20:05:45 V: Hope is getting big too Dec 16 20:06:15 * Morgan nods Dec 16 20:06:19 I might go have a look Dec 16 20:08:43 * Molly smiles playfully, but then looks back to the house “I’ll put Varick to bed. Say goodnight, Varick” Dec 16 20:08:56 *Varick hugs him again* Goodnight Vati Dec 16 20:09:06 Good night lad Dec 16 20:12:13 * Molly nods, heading towards the house. She gives Morgan a smile over her shoulder as they go Dec 16 20:12:39 * Morgan smiles a little before making his way to the stables Dec 16 20:15:12 *there’s a groom here, he’s polishing the metal parts of a bridle. Morgan remembers he’s called Tebbit Dec 16 20:15:37 Afternoon Tebbit Dec 16 20:18:36 * Molly is now known as Tebbit Dec 16 20:18:42 Afternoon, my Lord Dec 16 20:19:25 How's it all been while we were away? Dec 16 20:21:01 Quite easy, my Lord. The three of them have been out in the paddock together just horsing around Dec 16 20:21:55 No issues with the three of them? Dec 16 20:23:33 * Tebbit shakes his head Dec 16 20:25:00 * Morgan nods, heading towards Xantha's stall Dec 16 20:25:29 *Xantha watches him* Dec 16 20:27:13 * Morgan leans against the door, watching the big horse Dec 16 20:27:45 *Xantha huffs* Dec 16 20:28:17 You think so? I've been riding a horse with the personality of an open door Dec 16 20:29:14 *his ears prick up at Riding* Dec 16 20:31:58 * Morgan reaches out a hand to the horses' face Dec 16 20:32:30 *Xantha bares his teeth* Dec 16 20:34:16 You should know by now I'm not afraid of you Dec 16 20:35:15 *Xantha makes a growling sort of noise* Dec 16 20:36:55 * Morgan folds his arms Dec 16 20:37:04 Alright, have it your way, I'll go see someone else Dec 16 20:38:39 *Xantha just watches him* Dec 16 20:39:12 * Morgan shrugs, moving away and to Aurora's staff Dec 16 20:39:15 stall* Dec 16 20:41:49 *Aurora looks placidly at him. With her the light grey horse with her white blaze is definitely bigger in the last couple of weeks since Morgan last saw her Dec 16 20:42:43 Oh, you're getting big huh Dec 16 20:44:33 *Hope comes over with a curious expression* Dec 16 20:44:58 * Morgan puts his arm over the door, letting his hand hang Dec 16 20:46:43 *She immediately starts snuffling at it. Aurora doesn’t seem at all bothered now* Dec 16 20:47:12 * Morgan gently strokes the foals face Dec 16 20:49:25 *Hope watches him with big brown eyes, this little one that a dream helped him save even when her namesake was eventually lost* Dec 16 20:51:10 You're alright, aren't you Dec 16 20:53:45 *She comes closer to sniff his chin* Dec 16 20:54:22 * Morgan smiles, leaning forward a little Dec 16 20:57:57 *She puts her nose to his beard Dec 16 20:58:15 * Morgan chuckles, stroking her cheek Dec 16 21:00:57 *she licks him* Dec 16 21:01:33 Hello sweetheart Dec 16 21:05:16 *Xantha huffs again* Dec 16 21:05:28 * Morgan moves to look at him Dec 16 21:05:33 You ready for a fuss now? Dec 16 21:06:59 *Xantha looks more docile now* Dec 16 21:08:06 * Morgan pats Hopes cheek before moving back to Xantha's stall Dec 16 21:08:48 *Xantha bows his head for ear scratches* Dec 16 21:09:36 * Morgan scratches his years Dec 16 21:10:11 I've missed you Dec 16 21:11:22 *Xantha leans into his hand* Dec 16 21:11:40 * Morgan presses his face to Xantha's Dec 16 21:13:36 *Xantha stays like this a few minutes* Dec 16 21:14:14 What do you say, want to go for a very quick run? Dec 16 21:15:27 *Xantha looks keen* Dec 16 21:16:11 * Morgan unlocks his stall Dec 16 21:16:13 Come on then Dec 16 21:17:34 Do you want to do your own saddle and bridle, my Lord? Dec 16 21:18:02 We'll be alright thanks Tebbit Dec 16 21:21:41 * Tebbit looks confused “you’re going to ride bareback?” Dec 16 21:21:58 * Morgan nods Dec 16 21:22:07 We won't be long enough to warrant the time for a saddle Dec 16 21:22:17 * Tebbit nods “yes my Lord” Dec 16 21:22:51 * Morgan walks Xantha out of the stall to the doorway before using the doorframe to pull himself up onto Xantha's back, taking a fistful of the horses mane Dec 16 21:22:55 Come on then, lets go Dec 16 21:25:45 *Xantha walks out of the stable fairly sedately, looking around. He’s not bothered by the lack of saddle, it’s far from the first time Dec 16 21:27:25 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 16 21:35:53 * Tebbit has quit (Read error: EOF from client)