**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Dec 26 13:15:29 2025 Dec 26 13:15:29 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Dec 26 15:34:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 26 16:40:15 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Dec 26 16:42:30 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 26 16:43:34 Tobacco perhaps? Dec 26 16:43:34 maybe Dec 26 16:43:34 * Molly gets up to get it for him. The moonlight through the window makes her skin look all silvery. She brings it to him. Dec 26 16:43:34 What else can I do? Dec 26 16:43:34 * Morgan sits up, getting the tobacco and pipe ready Dec 26 16:43:38 Nothing love Dec 26 16:43:40 * Molly nods sadly, getting back into bed “would you like me to stay up with you?” Dec 26 16:43:42 No, you need your rest Dec 26 16:43:44 * Molly watches him “You do not need me to comfort you?” Dec 26 16:43:46 If you are tired tomorrow, my father will go mad Dec 26 16:43:48 * Molly nods Dec 26 16:43:50 I will sleep, but no more nightmares for you, my love. Something nice, yes? Dec 26 16:43:52 Hard to have nightmares if I'm awake Dec 26 16:43:54 * Molly nods, settling down “You should rest, my love” Dec 26 16:43:56 I don't find sleep restful Dec 26 16:44:00 * Molly nods sadly “These nightmares, it’s not fair that you are plagued by them” Dec 26 16:44:02 No. It isn't. Dec 26 16:44:04 * Molly just nods, a gentle hand on his stomach Dec 26 16:44:06 * Morgan lights the tobacco, drawing on it Dec 26 16:44:08 *It hits just like usual, the euphoria then the peace* Dec 26 16:44:10 * Morgan sighs Dec 26 16:44:12 *by the time he’s settled she seems to be fully asleep* Dec 26 16:44:14 * Morgan extinguishes the tobacco, putting the pipe away Dec 26 16:44:16 *Molly feels warm against him, and the little kicks he feels don’t wake her Dec 26 16:44:18 * Morgan carefully gets up, pulling on some clothes Dec 26 16:45:13 *It’s very early. Ballard raises his head from his head by the fireplace, huffs and then goes back to sleep Dec 26 16:46:03 * Morgan nods, quietly leaving the room to go downstairs to make a drink Dec 26 16:48:01 *it’s very quiet. The clock says just shy of two. Even the earliest servants aren’t going to be up for a couple of hours Dec 26 16:49:03 * Morgan makes some coffee before going into the hall, doing as much woodwork as he can without making too much noise Dec 26 16:51:13 *He gets so much done that he starts to see the half light through the window before anyone comes to check on him, the hall being unlikely to be heated in the late spring without any formal function Dec 26 16:54:45 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, going outside to watch the sunrise Dec 26 16:55:16 *It’s not Claudia or HH this morning, but Adalbrecht* Dec 26 16:55:42 * Morgan draws a deep breath, moving toward him Dec 26 16:55:51 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Dec 26 16:56:32 good morning, Morgan *he doesn’t sound very cheerful* Dec 26 16:57:07 Whats wrong? Dec 26 16:58:53 A nightmare, and I am homesick Dec 26 16:59:26 I can relate to that Dec 26 17:00:30 You are at home. Dec 26 17:00:52 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 17:01:18 Ut rather struck Edward and me that Die Dauerhaftigkeit isn't our home anymore... it hurt Dec 26 17:02:33 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 17:02:55 You are men now, with wives and children. Dec 26 17:03:19 Even so... Dec 26 17:04:28 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 17:04:43 You are always welcome to visit us, and we hope you will Dec 26 17:05:05 * Morgan nods Dec 26 17:05:08 What was the nightmare? Dec 26 17:07:06 The one I have had since the fire where I do not know if you are dead. *He takes a cigar from his tin* Dec 26 17:07:29 * Morgan nods Dec 26 17:07:34 Unpleasant Dec 26 17:09:33 * Adalbrecht nods, trying to find his tinderbox in his pocket Dec 26 17:09:48 it always is Dec 26 17:10:06 * Morgan nods Dec 26 17:12:03 * Adalbrecht huffs, holding out the cigar to Morgan “Could you...?” Dec 26 17:13:04 I have a tinderbox if you prefer... Dec 26 17:13:17 No, your way is quicker Dec 26 17:14:13 * Morgan nods, glancing at the cigar Dec 26 17:16:36 *It lights easily, and Adalbrecht thanks him before taking it back without any hesitation or recoil, as simple as if he’d asked Morgan to pass him the salt* Dec 26 17:16:55 * Morgan nods a little Dec 26 17:17:58 * Adalbrecht draws on the cigar Dec 26 17:18:29 How are you and Molly? I noticed she seemed quiet last night Dec 26 17:18:45 She was tired, thats all Dec 26 17:19:48 * Adalbrecht nods “She over-exerted with Sascha, didn’t she?” Dec 26 17:20:50 We spent two days travelling and feeling down because we were leaving people we loved behind... Dec 26 17:21:32 * Adalbrecht nods “You and your brother are as bad as each other’s” Dec 26 17:21:35 other* Dec 26 17:23:48 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 17:23:49 Perhaps Dec 26 17:24:40 Your Mother told me Edward had sent a note to her expressing similar sadness Dec 26 17:25:04 * Morgan nods Dec 26 17:25:10 I am not surprised. Dec 26 17:44:04 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 26 17:54:23 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 26 17:55:44 *It lights easily, and Adalbrecht thanks him before taking it back without any hesitation or recoil, as simple as if he’d asked Morgan to pass him the salt* Dec 26 17:55:44 * Morgan nods a little Dec 26 17:55:44 * Adalbrecht draws on the cigar Dec 26 17:55:44 How are you and Molly? I noticed she seemed quiet last night Dec 26 17:55:44 She was tired, thats all Dec 26 17:55:48 * Adalbrecht nods “She over-exerted with Sascha, didn’t she?” Dec 26 17:55:50 We spent two days travelling and feeling down because we were leaving people we loved behind... Dec 26 17:55:52 * Adalbrecht nods “You and your brother are as bad as each other’s” Dec 26 17:55:54 other* Dec 26 17:55:56 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 17:55:58 Perhaps Dec 26 17:56:00 Your Mother told me Edward had sent a note to her expressing similar sadness Dec 26 17:56:02 * Morgan nods Dec 26 17:56:04 I am not surprised. Dec 26 17:56:54 /nick Adalbrecht Dec 26 17:56:59 She misses you Dec 26 17:57:04 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Dec 26 17:57:25 Amd I her Dec 26 17:58:32 * Adalbrecht nods “Me too” Dec 26 17:59:06 I'd say you should go home but... Dec 26 17:59:57 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:00:07 I have a duty to my Granddaughter Dec 26 18:00:31 * Morgan looks out toward the lake Dec 26 18:02:02 Aye Dec 26 18:02:52 * Adalbrecht looks at him “that makes you resentful, I would guess” Dec 26 18:03:22 * Morgan takes a deep breath Dec 26 18:03:34 Frequently. It has been difficult, seeing you accept her so readily Dec 26 18:04:44 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:05:39 It is deserved. In my anger and disappointment in you, I punished the one person who was absolutely blameless. Dec 26 18:05:51 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:05:53 Yes, you did Dec 26 18:09:20 * Adalbrecht nods “I am sorry for that” Dec 26 18:10:42 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:10:43 I know Dec 26 18:11:40 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:14:19 I would return them to Morgan’s Rock if it was not for the wedding Dec 26 18:14:39 * Morgan sighs a little, nodding Dec 26 18:14:46 It would just make it harder for you Dec 26 18:17:32 I would be sorely tried, being away from your Mother, but I would rest easier knowing I had seen it to its conclusion Dec 26 18:18:33 It isn't doable, with the wedding... it'd be cutting it too fine Dec 26 18:20:14 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:20:30 I am aware. I assume that is why you are not going yourself Dec 26 18:20:58 One of many reasons Dec 26 18:25:14 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 26 18:25:14 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Dec 26 18:26:49 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Dec 26 18:27:42 It would just make it harder for you Dec 26 18:27:42 I would be sorely tried, being away from your Mother, but I would rest easier knowing I had seen it to its conclusion Dec 26 18:27:42 It isn't doable, with the wedding... it'd be cutting it too fine Dec 26 18:27:42 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:27:46 I am aware. I assume that is why you are not going yourself Dec 26 18:27:48 One of many reasons Dec 26 18:29:00 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:29:29 It is unfortunate, but the opportunity for increasing relationships with our peers at the wedding is large Dec 26 18:29:59 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:30:42 If it weren't such a big occasion... Dec 26 18:34:04 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:35:06 we will be unlikely to see such a big gathering again in our lifetimes Dec 26 18:35:21 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:35:23 Probably not Dec 26 18:37:36 * Adalbrecht exhales smoke. The sun comes up over the horizon Dec 26 18:38:20 We will be going tomorrow, as planned Dec 26 18:40:05 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:40:15 I would anticipate much crying Dec 26 18:54:51 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 26 18:56:31 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 26 18:56:49 I would anticipate much crying Dec 26 18:57:15 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Dec 26 18:57:44 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:58:00 these things always make women weepy Dec 26 18:58:09 I meant Florrie Dec 26 18:58:22 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 18:58:45 she will not like being parted from you Dec 26 18:59:03 I daresay you are correct Dec 26 18:59:47 I can understand Edward’s desire to have her remain in Eisen Dec 26 19:00:16 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:00:19 As can I, absolutely Dec 26 19:01:18 I do not think I could let her go Dec 26 19:01:53 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:02:23 Unfortunately, to try to keep her here or force Alice's hand would not go well for anyone Dec 26 19:02:56 under the law, it would Dec 26 19:03:29 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 19:03:40 What is legal and what is -right- aren't always the same thing Dec 26 19:04:29 In this instance, few men would consider it immoral for a man to exert his rights to his children Dec 26 19:05:03 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 19:05:14 It would not be right for Florrie Dec 26 19:05:27 * Adalbrecht waves a hand Dec 26 19:05:41 I disagree. She loves her Father Dec 26 19:06:35 She does... but she is safe and happy on the island with her mother Dec 26 19:07:32 She would be safe and happy on any one of our estates, and you know it Dec 26 19:08:14 Maybe Dec 26 19:09:21 * Adalbrecht huffs “It is not like what -I- think or would do matters” Dec 26 19:11:54 You would force them to stay... or her, at the very least, which would foster animosity with Alice, and eventually, that would take its toll on Florrie, and she'd end up resenting all of us Dec 26 19:13:42 I would make inducements to ensure Alice could travel Dec 26 19:13:53 It wouldn't matter Dec 26 19:14:49 My Father would have insisted, withhis full weight, that Edward brought his daughter home Dec 26 19:15:11 * Morgan turns to look at him Dec 26 19:15:21 You are a better man than he was... you are -kinder- than he was Dec 26 19:15:58 * Adalbrecht huffs “I am less firm than him” Dec 26 19:16:56 Sometimes.... Not always... but he was a mean man to you and mother.... Dec 26 19:17:48 * Adalbrecht looks towards the east “He didn’t make our lives easy” Dec 26 19:17:55 No, he didn't Dec 26 19:18:20 Your Mother has been telling you? Dec 26 19:19:17 no Dec 26 19:19:33 Then what makes you say so? Dec 26 19:19:48 I get dreams... I see how things were and how they could have been Dec 26 19:20:01 * Adalbrecht nods grimly Dec 26 19:20:17 And what do you see lately? Dec 26 19:21:10 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 19:22:27 Nothing enjoyable Dec 26 19:22:43 Do you foresee the future, when you are the Graf of Sudlachenburg? Dec 26 19:24:13 I... sometimes get glimpses of things to come... but not often Dec 26 19:24:39 * Adalbrecht frowns “do you see what happens to me?” Dec 26 19:25:35 Would you really want to know? Dec 26 19:26:35 * Adalbrecht sighs heavily “I don’t know” Dec 26 19:26:53 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:28:17 The only times I've seen things happen to you would've been in the past Dec 26 19:28:41 * Adalbrecht nods “And your Mother?” Dec 26 19:29:10 No, nothing actually Dec 26 19:29:40 The problem is... sometimes what seems to be things that could've happened in the past are actually warnings for the future Dec 26 19:30:11 * Adalbrecht nods “It seems a complicated business” Dec 26 19:30:28 Very... its never straight forward Dec 26 19:30:50 Have you had warnings lately? Dec 26 19:31:30 No, not lately Dec 26 19:34:34 * Adalbrecht has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 26 19:45:08 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 26 19:45:27 Adalbrecht nods “It seems a complicated business” Dec 26 19:45:27 Very... its never straight forward Dec 26 19:45:27 Have you had warnings lately? Dec 26 19:45:27 No, not lately Dec 26 19:45:45 * Molly nods Dec 26 19:46:03 Do you ever dream anything pleasant about the future? Dec 26 19:46:07 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Dec 26 19:46:39 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 19:46:41 Rarely Dec 26 19:46:48 But... occasionally Dec 26 19:47:49 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 19:48:04 with your children? Dec 26 19:48:34 I've seen one with them as adults but... I'm skeptical... I've seen something much closer at hand Dec 26 19:50:17 * Adalbrecht smiles “What was that?” Dec 26 19:50:41 You'll forgive me for keeping it to myself but... I don't want to risk doing something that might change it coming to pass... Dec 26 19:50:56 But it s something good then? Dec 26 19:51:48 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:52:48 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 19:52:57 I hope it comes to pass Dec 26 19:53:07 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:53:10 Me too Dec 26 19:54:56 * Adalbrecht nods, finishing the cigar “What is on our agenda today?” Dec 26 19:56:30 Not a great deal... I'd like to spend some time with all the children before Florrie has to leave... Dec 26 19:56:41 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 19:57:43 I do not mind doing that Dec 26 19:57:59 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:58:04 I might swim some too Dec 26 19:58:47 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 19:59:26 That is an enjoyable pastime. It is a pity that we cannot all do that, I know Molly likes to swim Dec 26 20:00:19 She can swim Dec 26 20:00:28 Normally, yes Dec 26 20:01:22 She's fine to swim as she is Dec 26 20:01:28 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Dec 26 20:01:38 All that water, it is not safe for the baby Dec 26 20:01:53 She doesn't leak... Dec 26 20:03:02 * Adalbrecht blushes a little “It’s the pressure of the high volume of water. It can get... “ *he makes a gesture with his hand like something being scooped upwards* Dec 26 20:03:57 * Morgan rubs his forehead Dec 26 20:04:04 Sometimes I forget how innocent you are Dec 26 20:05:19 * Adalbrecht huffs at this, muttering about Women’s Business. Dec 26 20:05:35 So baths are completely out of the question as well then... Dec 26 20:05:53 There is less water in a bathtub, so less pressure Dec 26 20:06:21 She'll be fine... and, its actually good for her and the baby Dec 26 20:06:57 * Adalbrecht frowns “But how does the water not...” he makes the gesture again Dec 26 20:07:21 The same way the fluid keeping the baby safe and cushioned doesn't fall out Dec 26 20:09:06 * Adalbrecht frowns again “Until it does. Then it’s an awful mess.” Dec 26 20:09:31 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:09:51 About the time the baby is to arrive... Dec 26 20:10:25 Yes, indeed. With you, I lost a good pair of winter socks. Dec 26 20:11:23 Oh no... how ever did you cope? Dec 26 20:11:56 I was stoical and reassur8ng, naturally. Dec 26 20:13:11 I'm sure Dec 26 20:13:47 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 20:14:11 I was told it was my own fault for visiting her during her confinement Dec 26 20:14:36 By your father? Dec 26 20:15:07 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 20:16:04 Your Uncle Hans had told me he spent every free moment in Mathilde’s confinement room Dec 26 20:17:22 Your father... well versed and experienced in the field of midwifery was he? Dec 26 20:17:41 Of course not. Why would any man be? Dec 26 20:18:02 So you'll accept his assertion was, at best, nonsense Dec 26 20:19:22 Perhaps Dec 26 20:19:39 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:20:48 You will allow her to swim then? Dec 26 20:21:53 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:21:55 I will Dec 26 20:22:21 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 20:23:13 where are your friends this morning, aren’t they usually out here with you? Dec 26 20:24:16 Normally... I suspect HeinzHarold is simply enjoying having his own home... couldn't say about Claudia, but... I've been up quite a bit longer Dec 26 20:24:58 Why? Dec 26 20:25:08 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 26 20:25:16 Nightmare... I couldn't face going back to sleep Dec 26 20:25:37 * Adalbrecht nods “Even though you share a room with your wife?” Dec 26 20:26:01 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:26:19 Sleep rarely holds any rest for me... sometimes the thought of going back to another nightmare is just too much Dec 26 20:27:45 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 20:27:57 What plagued you last night? was it the fire? Dec 26 20:28:19 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 26 20:28:50 You found me in Avalon... expected me to return to save face, with Edward having gotten Alarice pregnant, -and- Alice... it was... a lot Dec 26 20:29:16 * Adalbrecht nods Dec 26 20:29:44 He does seem to have a bad habit of that, and yet... Dec 26 20:30:57 And yet? Dec 26 20:32:43 Yet Mina is not yet with child Dec 26 20:33:14 It is not yet time Dec 26 20:35:12 It wasn’t time with the others, but it was extremely quick Dec 26 20:35:46 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 20:35:54 It is not up to us to say when it is time for anything Dec 26 20:37:15 You do not fear there is some incompatibility between them? Dec 26 20:38:01 No. Molly has examined Mina recently, and we have faith it'll happen before long Dec 26 20:38:54 * Adalbrecht nods “Very well” Dec 26 20:40:12 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:41:44 * Adalbrecht stretches “If you’ Dec 26 20:42:01 ‘ll excuse me, I have a note to write” Dec 26 20:42:54 Of course. Please give my love to mother Dec 26 20:43:47 me nods “I will” Dec 26 20:44:53 * Morgan inclines his head Dec 26 20:45:29 * Adalbrecht goes back into the house Dec 26 20:45:44 * Morgan sips his drink quietly Dec 26 20:47:21 *It’s started to get cold* Dec 26 20:49:20 * Morgan sighs, heating it up Dec 26 20:51:06 *he gets time to drink it slowly, and by the time he’s finished it’s gotten cool again. He guesses it must be around six now Dec 26 20:52:10 * Morgan heads inside to have a wash Dec 26 20:53:53 *Molly isn’t in their room, unusually* Dec 26 20:55:11 [where are you?] Dec 26 20:56:08 [Up on the roof] Dec 26 20:56:37 [why?] Dec 26 20:58:10 [I had a nightmare and wanted some fresh air] Dec 26 20:58:51 * Morgan nods, heading for the roof Dec 26 20:59:22 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Dec 26 21:00:26 * Molly is sat on one of the cushions they’d arranged up here for making love in the privacy of the roof, just wearing her dressing gown over a shift Dec 26 21:00:37 Bad one huh? Dec 26 21:01:51 * Molly nods Dec 26 21:02:47 Want to tell me? Dec 26 21:04:09 * Molly shrugs “It’s mostly just silly. It wouldn’t happen, but... the feelings linger, don’t they?” Dec 26 21:04:33 They do Dec 26 21:05:43 * Molly nods, looking towards the lake Dec 26 21:07:59 I was very angry with you Dec 26 21:08:11 Would you like me to leave you alone? Dec 26 21:08:29 No, just... I am not good company right now Dec 26 21:08:45 I'm never good company Dec 26 21:10:06 * Molly smiles a little “I disagree” Dec 26 21:10:25 You cant help being wrong Dec 26 21:12:11 I am never wrong Dec 26 21:12:57 * Morgan snorts Dec 26 21:14:09 * Molly smiles slightly, rubbing her bump Dec 26 21:16:14 Come on, tell me Dec 26 21:17:21 * Molly draws a deep breath Dec 26 21:18:13 We were in Innesbruck, it was very early morning. I went to the kitchen to make coffee, and I heard voices, so I listened at the door *She starts frowning* Dec 26 21:18:30 Right... Dec 26 21:22:12 You were talking to Hildegarde. She asked how long it was going to continue for... *she looks at him, then looks back over the grounds* Dec 26 21:22:41 Right... Dec 26 21:23:39 You said it would continue as long as she was pregnant... *this sounds like carefully chosen words* Dec 26 21:23:54 * Morgan sighs Dec 26 21:25:47 * Molly just nods “And then... well, I overheard more than I wanted to, and I was so very hurt and angry...” Dec 26 21:26:16 I see Dec 26 21:28:05 * Molly nods “So I decided that the only way to show you the pain is that I would have sex with Edward, and then make it so you would catch us” Dec 26 21:28:20 Right... Dec 26 21:28:44 I didn’t get any further than just planning the logistics of that before I woke up Dec 26 21:30:27 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:30:28 I see Dec 26 21:31:20 * Molly shrugs a little “It just hurt, what you were saying, that feeling of betrayal, and not being enough” Dec 26 21:31:29 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:31:31 I'm sure it did Dec 26 21:32:14 * Molly nods “still, just a regular nightmare” Dec 26 21:32:48 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:32:48 Aye Dec 26 21:34:13 * Molly goes back to rubbing her belly Dec 26 21:34:26 It’s about what you expected? Dec 26 21:34:47 Well, sort of I suppose Dec 26 21:36:04 * Molly nods “I will be fine” Dec 26 21:36:50 Yes you will Dec 26 21:38:13 * Molly nods, but still seems to be brooding on it Dec 26 21:38:22 You need to let it go Dec 26 21:38:58 * Molly nods Dec 26 21:39:25 I just do not know why I seem to have these sort of dreams about her Dec 26 21:40:02 Insecurity? Dec 26 21:40:38 Perhaps. I’ll ask Inga’s opinion when I see her Dec 26 21:43:51 I suspect its because there is a resemblance Dec 26 21:44:41 * Molly looks briefly pained “Yes, that would be consistent with details in the dream, but I do not like that.” Dec 26 21:45:01 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 21:45:07 I'm afraid like it or not it may be the case Dec 26 21:45:35 Yes, but I try so hard -not- to think of it that way Dec 26 21:46:34 I know Dec 26 21:47:55 * Molly shrugs a little “What was your nightmare?” Dec 26 21:48:34 You were there... Dec 26 21:49:54 Ohh... yes... It’s coming back to me now Dec 26 21:50:41 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:51:19 It was quite confusing Dec 26 21:52:19 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:52:23 I suppose it would've been Dec 26 21:53:08 How are you feeling about it now? Dec 26 21:53:44 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 21:54:17 * Molly nods sadly Dec 26 21:54:40 I wish we could just have a good night for once Dec 26 21:54:56 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:54:58 Aye, me too Dec 26 21:55:53 * Molly stands up “I think it’s time to wake the boys” Dec 26 21:56:34 You don't think its a bit early? Dec 26 21:57:03 I suppose I could wait a little longer Dec 26 21:57:45 If you want to wake them, do so Dec 26 21:58:37 * Molly nods “I’d be more comfortable if I could nurse” Dec 26 21:59:25 Go get him then love Dec 26 22:01:49 * Molly nods. She gently rubs his arm as she comes to pass him, the touch seems more like comfort than anything else, but his brain registers her pregnant scent like a log registers an axe, sudden and intense Dec 26 22:02:22 * Morgan blows out a breath Dec 26 22:05:53 * Molly doesn’t seem to pick up on this, even though she must recall it’s been almost twenty four hours Dec 26 22:06:09 * Morgan rubs his palms together Dec 26 22:06:54 Are you joining us, or will you be swimming? You do not seem wet yet Dec 26 22:07:31 I was talking to my father... he doesn't want you swimming... Dec 26 22:08:17 * Molly rolls her eyes “He doesn’t have to look! I know my clothes will be wet, but he can turn his back!” Dec 26 22:08:41 Oh, no, he's worried the pressure will make the water.... *he copies the motion his father used* Dec 26 22:08:58 * Molly shakes her head “That isn’t how it works” Dec 26 22:09:48 I know Dec 26 22:10:16 * Molly nods “I am safe to swim, I might do so later, I have missed the lake” Dec 26 22:10:48 I know love Dec 26 22:11:56 *She hasn’t been in at much as he has, but he can definitely recall the day Edward had painted her, the water just below her smaller belly, as she’d stood there nursing Emil in the water, eyes closed and face tilted to the sun Dec 26 22:15:31 The children would enjoy that, and perhaps to take out their boats Dec 26 22:16:14 * Morgan nods Dec 26 22:16:17 Aye, maybe Dec 26 22:17:25 * Molly nods, fiddling with the tie of her dressing gown “If you’ll excuse me, before I start to render my shift in need of a wash?” Dec 26 22:17:32 * Morgan nods Dec 26 22:17:34 Of course Dec 26 22:18:30 * Molly heads towards the door, leaving him with memories of her full breasts and the times she’s had his husbandly assistance with it Dec 26 22:19:55 * Morgan takes a slow deep breath Dec 26 22:20:48 *it helps, but not much. she lets herself in the door that will lead to their private parlour and then into the boys’ room Dec 26 22:21:02 * Morgan shakes himself, following her Dec 26 22:22:35 *He catches her up just before she opens the door to the bedroom. The parlour is quiet, and there’s something wrapped up on the table, about ten by twelve inches Dec 26 22:23:10 Whats that? Dec 26 22:23:31 The copy of the portrait of them from your parents’ house Dec 26 22:24:20 Oh... Dec 26 22:25:17 I wasn’t sure where you wanted to put it Dec 26 22:25:56 * Molly doesn’t even seem to notice the possible innuendo that she wouldn’t normally miss Dec 26 22:27:21 I think... I think maybe I'll just store it in the cupboard in my office for now Dec 26 22:27:48 * Molly nods “As you wish, my love” Dec 26 22:28:27 * Morgan nods Dec 26 22:29:04 * Molly nods, going to open the door Dec 26 22:30:42 when do you think Heinzharold and Inga will come? Dec 26 22:31:22 Probably any minute Dec 26 22:32:38 * Molly smiles “Good, I’d like to hear how they’re liking their own home” Dec 26 22:33:15 Double panelled walls, you probably won't hear them Dec 26 22:34:40 Oh, no, I meant I could ask her when she got here Dec 26 22:35:15 * Morgan nods Dec 26 22:37:29 * Molly smiles a little, looking thoughtful “Yes, really time to wake Emil, I think!” Dec 26 22:38:35 * Morgan nods Dec 26 22:38:36 Aye Dec 26 22:39:03 * Molly goes into the bedroom Dec 26 22:39:53 * Morgan goes through to have a wash Dec 26 22:39:56 *He can hear her quietly bidding Maggie good morning before the noise of her lifting the toddler from his crib Dec 26 22:42:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 26 23:00:24 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)