**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Dec 17 17:35:10 2025 Dec 17 17:35:10 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Dec 17 20:13:15 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 17 20:14:15 *Xantha huffs again* Dec 17 20:14:15 * Morgan moves to look at him Dec 17 20:14:15 You ready for a fuss now? Dec 17 20:14:15 *Xantha looks more docile now* Dec 17 20:14:15 * Morgan pats Hopes cheek before moving back to Xantha's stall Dec 17 20:14:18 *Xantha bows his head for ear scratches* Dec 17 20:14:20 * Morgan scratches his years Dec 17 20:14:22 I've missed you Dec 17 20:14:24 *Xantha leans into his hand* Dec 17 20:14:26 * Morgan presses his face to Xantha's Dec 17 20:14:28 *Xantha stays like this a few minutes* Dec 17 20:14:30 What do you say, want to go for a very quick run? Dec 17 20:14:32 *Xantha looks keen* Dec 17 20:14:34 * Morgan unlocks his stall Dec 17 20:14:38 Come on then Dec 17 20:14:40 Do you want to do your own saddle and bridle, my Lord? Dec 17 20:14:42 We'll be alright thanks Tebbit Dec 17 20:14:44 * Tebbit looks confused “you’re going to ride bareback?” Dec 17 20:14:46 * Morgan nods Dec 17 20:14:48 We won't be long enough to warrant the time for a saddle Dec 17 20:14:50 * Tebbit nods “yes my Lord” Dec 17 20:14:52 * 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 17 20:14:54 Come on then, lets go Dec 17 20:14:56 *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 17 20:15:17 * Morgan gets comfortable before squeezing with his legs Dec 17 20:16:52 *Xantha moves off at increased speed, heading west towards the lake* Dec 17 20:17:10 * Morgan holds on, letting him run Dec 17 20:19:39 *Xantha does so, passing the lake. There’s a gentle breeze, nice on the warm evening* Dec 17 20:21:47 * Morgan just holds on Dec 17 20:23:06 *Xantha takes him all the way to the high fence of their private garden* Dec 17 20:24:21 Not bad eh Dec 17 20:27:27 *Xantha sniffs at the fence, finding the big metal latch Dec 17 20:28:16 Next time, okay? I haven't seen it myself yet Dec 17 20:29:02 *The big grey horse moves away from it* Dec 17 20:29:55 Good lad Dec 17 20:30:51 *Xantha heads south this time, just walking* Dec 17 20:31:15 You better now? Dec 17 20:31:49 *He starts eating some grass* Dec 17 20:32:11 * Morgan rubs the big horses shoulders Dec 17 20:32:50 *He does this a few minutes* Dec 17 20:33:00 Come on then.... Dec 17 20:36:51 *Xantha turns to walk back to the stable* Dec 17 20:37:53 You done huh? Dec 17 20:40:22 *Xantha does seem to be, going right back to the building where Tebbit is watching them* Dec 17 20:41:39 * Morgan slides off him, patting his flank as he goes into the stall Dec 17 20:42:54 *Xantha immediately leans over to the next stall where Aurora and Hope are* Dec 17 20:43:27 * Morgan produces an apple from his pocket, cutting it into thirds and handing each horse a piece Dec 17 20:43:56 *they all eat it happily Dec 17 20:46:05 * Morgan pats each of them before moving toward the door Dec 17 20:46:18 I know, Tebbit, you'd have to be a bit mad to ride bareback, let alone that one Dec 17 20:47:08 *Tebbit nods* Yes, my Lord Dec 17 20:47:23 * Morgan nods Dec 17 20:47:29 We've got history, him and me Dec 17 20:49:02 *Tebbit nods* He’s calming down, I reckon Dec 17 20:49:44 A bit... being a father will do that... Dec 17 20:50:42 *Tebbit nods* So I’m told, my Lord Dec 17 20:51:42 * Morgan nods, looking back at the horses Dec 17 20:52:06 When I first got back to Eisen, he showed his affection in his typical way.... Stamped on my foot so I couldn't escape and headbutt me Dec 17 20:52:19 *Tebbit laughs* Dec 17 20:53:49 [My love, will you be back to dress for dinner?] Dec 17 20:54:40 [Yes, I'm on my way] Dec 17 20:54:47 Best get back, need to make myself pretty for dinner Dec 17 20:55:33 *Tebbit gets to work brushing Xantha* Dec 17 20:56:10 * Morgan heads back to the house Dec 17 20:57:49 *He can smell dinner cooking, roast chicken, and a hint of blackberry crumble. He isn’t interrupted* Dec 17 20:58:21 * Morgan goes to get changed Dec 17 20:59:47 *His room smells of her strongly, a bit of a challenge after nearly twelve hours* Dec 17 21:01:25 * Morgan takes his time getting changed, looking himself over in the mirror Dec 17 21:02:37 *He looks good* Dec 17 21:03:13 * Morgan brushes himself off and goes looking for the others Dec 17 21:05:50 *he hears the piano right away, the expensive instrument that had once been treasured by the Eisenfurstin. She’s playing one of the songs she’d played at Morgan’s Rock whilst under the influence of Maelwys’ moonshine, and completely naked. She’s memorialised in his sketchbook just like that Dec 17 21:06:20 * Morgan follows the sound Dec 17 21:07:31 *She’s sat playing, wearing a green and cream dress embroidered with pink flowers. Her shoes are off, pregnant and barefoot, playing happily Dec 17 21:07:45 * Morgan watches her quietly Dec 17 21:08:26 * Molly gives him a brief smile, but her focus is on her playing, and she transitions from what she was playing into Home. Dec 17 21:08:55 * Morgan smiles Dec 17 21:11:08 * Molly sings it too, watching him occasionally as she does Dec 17 21:12:03 * Morgan watches her quietly Dec 17 21:13:07 * Molly concludes it eventually, taking a deep breath Dec 17 21:13:24 Well done love Dec 17 21:14:06 * Molly smiles “Thank you for writing out the music for me” Dec 17 21:15:24 * Morgan nods Dec 17 21:15:26 It suits the piano Dec 17 21:17:06 * Molly nods Dec 17 21:17:17 it’s beautiful Dec 17 21:17:52 I'm glad you think so Dec 17 21:18:46 I do. It feels... *she thinks about it* ... grounding Dec 17 21:19:05 Grounding? Dec 17 21:19:52 Mmm... it reminds me of who we are now, who we are together Dec 17 21:20:41 * Morgan nods Dec 17 21:21:02 * Molly watches him Dec 17 21:21:07 Are you well? Dec 17 21:21:13 * Morgan nods Dec 17 21:21:15 Aye, I am Dec 17 21:21:43 * Molly smiles “Good. I am glad you’re starting off the evening in good spirits” Dec 17 21:28:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 17 21:40:52 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)