**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jan 5 17:04:03 2026 Jan 05 17:04:03 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jan 05 19:11:40 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jan 05 19:12:09 Ad: That is your duty Jan 05 19:12:09 * Morgan shrugs Jan 05 19:12:09 I’d have helped run a school, if you wished. I had quite an interest in teaching at one time Jan 05 19:12:09 I recall Jan 05 19:12:10 * Molly smiles, kissing Emil’s crown Jan 05 19:12:12 Alice: You could do that here, couldn’t you? You could start a school in Kempten Jan 05 19:12:14 *Adalbrecht frowns at this idea* Jan 05 19:12:16 Its something we've discussed Jan 05 19:12:18 Ad: That would take away from Molly’s duties here Jan 05 19:12:20 We're going to have a school started... Jan 05 19:12:22 Ad: But not run it? Jan 05 19:12:26 We have things to be doing Jan 05 19:12:28 *Adalbrecht nods* I am sure some local boys would benefit from a school Jan 05 19:12:30 * Morgan sips his coffee Jan 05 19:12:32 Oh I needed that Jan 05 19:12:34 * Molly blushes hard, it was something he’d said just after making love to her yesterday morning Jan 05 19:13:51 C: Your coffee here is nicer than elsewhere Jan 05 19:14:24 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 19:14:38 There's a specific coffee shop I get it from... Jan 05 19:15:46 C: I may take their details and have some sent to me Jan 05 19:16:34 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:16:54 I had some sent to me when I was in Avalon Jan 05 19:18:23 Perhaps you’ll have a moment in Freiburg to go there? *she smiles fondly at Morgan* It’s our favourite cafe Jan 05 19:18:50 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:18:53 Thats a good idea Jan 05 19:20:30 *Christopher nods* I think we’ll do that, if that will be alright with you, Alice? *she nods* Jan 05 19:20:53 V: Vati, can we go to the lake now? Jan 05 19:21:09 Nearly... let me just finish this coffee Jan 05 19:23:56 *This is what they do. Dresden has packed a basket, and Mondel asks Morgan if they want staff at the lake or won’t need them Jan 05 19:24:55 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 05 19:24:57 We should be okay Jan 05 19:27:41 *He nods. Ballard looks keen to join them, so Morgan, Molly, Varick, Emil, Adalbrecht, Christopher, HH, Inga, James, Claudia, Uinise, Alice, and Florrie all set off for the lake. Karlsruhe and Federest are heading back towards the house from that direction, and stop to bow briefly Jan 05 19:28:20 *Karlsruhe pats Ballard’s head as the dog comes to sniff him* Good morning, my Lord Jan 05 19:28:44 Karlsruhe... Jan 05 19:30:14 K: I hope everyone is well today? Jan 05 19:30:58 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:31:10 Glad to be home, I think... though not relishing those leaving us tomorrow Jan 05 19:31:23 *Varick is busily trying to get everyone to hurry up. Emil grins from Molly’s arms* Jan 05 19:31:43 K: *he nods* Is there anything you would like us to do? Jan 05 19:32:52 I'd like someone to arrange for me to see the priests of both churches tomorrow, here Jan 05 19:34:39 *Karlsruhe nods* At the same time? Jan 05 19:34:53 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:34:54 Yes Jan 05 19:37:44 K: Morning or afternoon? Jan 05 19:37:56 Eleven I think Jan 05 19:39:03 K: I’ll go now Jan 05 19:39:53 * Morgan nods, thanking him Jan 05 19:40:28 * Molly smiles “Please double check that Reverend Loewe knows it was Eleven, not ten or twelve, timeliness is apparently not next to godliness...” Jan 05 19:40:39 *Karlsruhe smiles* Yes, my Lady Jan 05 19:40:53 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:40:58 Good idea... Jan 05 19:41:46 *Karlsruhe and Federest go. The others have gone on ahead except for HH and Inga* Jan 05 19:42:16 * Morgan starts moving toward the lake, yawning Jan 05 19:44:39 *HH offers to carry Emil, so Molly walks with him. Inga slips in beside Morgan, letting a gap develop from the other two* Jan 05 19:44:44 * Molly is now known as Inga Jan 05 19:44:50 Are you okay? Jan 05 19:45:05 Just a bit tired love Jan 05 19:47:10 Did Molly’s nightmare wake you? Jan 05 19:49:16 No, I've been awake since before then Jan 05 19:50:11 was it a bad one? Jan 05 19:50:39 Wasn't great... I just couldn't face more of it Jan 05 19:52:19 * Inga nods Jan 05 19:52:44 You have the feelings a long time after, don’t you? Jan 05 19:53:00 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:53:04 Aye, I do Jan 05 19:54:35 * Inga nods Jan 05 19:54:49 Can I help? Jan 05 19:55:55 No-one can love Jan 05 19:56:06 * Inga nods Jan 05 19:56:15 I worry about you both Jan 05 19:57:18 I know love... we're okay Jan 05 19:58:33 * Inga doesn’t look very convinced Jan 05 19:58:54 You did both seem happier when you came to breakfast... Jan 05 19:59:38 * Morgan blushes Jan 05 19:59:39 yeah Jan 05 20:01:14 * Inga looks surprised “oh! you weren’t just talking?!” Jan 05 20:02:07 I didn't say anything Jan 05 20:03:37 * Inga smiles “Your face did. I’m surprised, I wouldn’t have thought Molly would be very receptive after her dream” Jan 05 20:04:01 We talked first... Jan 05 20:05:33 * Inga smiles as she nods “That’s good, I was encouraging her to tell you all of it so it was all done with” Jan 05 20:06:41 All of it? Jan 05 20:09:03 Yes, the bit where you said to Hildegarde about how she tasted just like Dietlinde had Jan 05 20:10:05 * Morgan stops Jan 05 20:10:07 I'm sorry? Jan 05 20:11:13 * Inga shakes her head “Oh no... she -didn’t- tell you?!” Jan 05 20:11:20 No. She did not. Jan 05 20:11:46 * Inga grimaces “I shouldn’t have said anything” Jan 05 20:11:57 No. She should have. Jan 05 20:13:12 * Inga sighs “I’m sorry” Jan 05 20:13:31 Don't worry about it Jan 05 20:15:09 I’ll try, but I can’t promise I can manage that Jan 05 20:15:41 * Morgan nods, starting to walk again Jan 05 20:16:39 * Inga walks with him Jan 05 20:16:57 you’ll have to say I told you, won’t you? Jan 05 20:17:15 I don't have to do anything Jan 05 20:19:14 * Inga nods “I thought you must have known, if you’d been... you know.” Jan 05 20:19:43 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:19:49 Thats a reasonable assumption Jan 05 20:21:27 * Inga nods. The others are setting up by the lake. Ballard is still watching the water suspiciously Jan 05 20:22:00 I am going to stay on the shore Jan 05 20:22:15 Oh? Jan 05 20:23:39 I’m getting a little belly Jan 05 20:23:59 Ah... as long as its not because of what my father thinks... Jan 05 20:26:10 * Inga shakes her head Jan 05 20:27:11 Even in my shift I think it’d raise suspicions. It’s lucky for Molly that she’s not got to hide it Jan 05 20:27:19 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:27:21 Alright love Jan 05 20:28:29 It means I can help with the children too Jan 05 20:28:47 * Morgan nods a little Jan 05 20:30:06 *They get to the others. Varick is bossing Adalbrecht, HH, Christopher, and James around as they try to get the boats out of the shelter and set up Jan 05 20:31:12 * Morgan stands to watch them Jan 05 20:32:29 *They are trying to drag them towards the water, masts still down. Florrie goes to stand with Varick Jan 05 20:32:47 F: VatiVati you got push hard! Jan 05 20:34:42 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 05 20:36:34 *Adalbrecht huffs, But pushes harder regardless. It still doesn’t satisfy Florrie who gets more bossy. Varick looks at her, then moves away to help HH and James* Jan 05 20:37:56 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, moving up beside Florrie Jan 05 20:39:04 *She looks at him* Ballhead, you strong, why you not move boats? Jan 05 20:39:55 I suppose I could help Jan 05 20:41:13 *Florrie nods* Jan 05 20:43:09 Alright sweetheart Jan 05 20:43:13 * Morgan goes to help Jan 05 20:46:18 *He gets to help James and HH. The little boat isn’t too heavy, and the system for putting up the mast is straightforward. Edward did a good job in finding these boats for presents given his dislike for boats Jan 05 20:47:09 * Morgan nods to himself, looking over the boat Jan 05 20:50:19 *The Red Tulip, which is Varick’s boat, is big enough for two adults, just, but better sized for an adult and a child. It’s pristine and well-made, probably quite expensive* Jan 05 20:51:05 He did well for a landlubber Jan 05 20:52:09 * Inga is now known as HH Jan 05 20:52:16 * HH nods, looking it over Jan 05 20:52:22 She’s small but sturdy Jan 05 20:52:33 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:53:43 * HH grins “Boats, man.” Jan 05 20:54:06 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:54:07 Aye Jan 05 20:55:52 * HH pats his shoulder “It’s not the sea, but it’ll do” Jan 05 20:56:06 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:56:07 Aye it will Jan 05 20:57:32 * HH nods, looking over at the women “Looks like they’re gonn’ swim or paddle instead” Jan 05 20:57:59 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:58:05 Inga was telling me she's not going in Jan 05 20:59:36 * HH nods Jan 05 20:59:58 I reckon she’ll paddle, just doesn’t want wet clothes Jan 05 21:00:21 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:01:27 Molly’s swimming by the looks of if. Not sure yer Da will approve Jan 05 21:01:57 He's just worried the water will *he makes the same gesture his father had* Jan 05 21:03:16 * HH almost chokes Jan 05 21:03:40 Jesus Jan 05 21:04:25 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:04:27 Indeed Jan 05 21:04:45 * HH chuckles Jan 05 21:05:22 Be a bit awkward if it -did- all go right up in there Jan 05 21:05:37 Well, yeah Jan 05 21:08:11 * HH smiles, waving to Inga who is watching them. He keeps the expression as he says to Morgan “Any idea why my lil darlin looks worried?” Jan 05 21:09:15 Yeah... she let slip something that Molly told her that she thought she was going to tell me but hasn't Jan 05 21:10:14 Ah damn, okay Jan 05 21:10:45 * Morgan nods, looking around Jan 05 21:11:47 *Adalbrecht and Christopher have got the other mast up* Jan 05 21:11:57 you need to go talk to her? Jan 05 21:12:09 No Jan 05 21:12:24 * HH watches him, then shrugs Jan 05 21:12:27 ok man Jan 05 21:12:59 She made her choice Jan 05 21:14:33 Wanna talk, or wanna sail? Jan 05 21:14:53 Sail, talking about it isn't going to help Jan 05 21:16:19 * HH nods Jan 05 21:16:31 taking one each? Jan 05 21:16:56 I believe my father wanted to prove he's a better sailor than I am Jan 05 21:17:20 * HH nods Jan 05 21:17:43 I’ll go check the ladies then Jan 05 21:17:47 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:17:48 Alright man Jan 05 21:19:08 * HH pulls him into a hug Jan 05 21:20:04 * Morgan hugs him Jan 05 21:21:35 * HH pats his back before jogging over to the spot Molly, Inga, Alice, Uinise, and Emil are in Jan 05 21:24:33 * Morgan looks at the boats again Jan 05 21:25:35 *both are now ready* Jan 05 21:25:48 * Morgan looks toward his father Jan 05 21:25:54 I take it I'm having Florrie with me? Jan 05 21:27:53 *Adalbrecht nods* Jan 05 21:29:26 * Morgan nods, looking to Florrie Jan 05 21:29:32 Shall we go in the boat then sweetheart? Jan 05 21:30:19 F: *she nods* I go yellow boat? Jan 05 21:30:59 * Morgan nods Jan 05 21:30:59 Aye Jan 05 21:31:51 *She goes to the boat* how get in water? Jan 05 21:32:34 I'll push it in then climb in Jan 05 21:33:24 F: okay Jan 05 21:33:56 * Morgan nods, moving to it Jan 05 21:33:59 Come on then sweetheart Jan 05 21:35:51 *Florrie lets him help her. She looks happy in the boat Jan 05 21:36:22 * Morgan moves to push it into the water before climbing in Jan 05 21:37:31 *it feels stable, and Florrie laughs Jan 05 21:37:47 There we go, floating Jan 05 21:37:53 F: Varick and VatiVati in red boat, Ballhead! Jan 05 21:39:32 * Morgan looks around Jan 05 21:40:12 *they are set up* Jan 05 21:40:33 Ad: *he calls* to the far shore and back? Jan 05 21:40:52 * Morgan nods, preparing Jan 05 21:41:36 *Adalbrecht also gets ready* Jan 05 21:41:51 Alright sweetheart, hold on tight Jan 05 21:44:39 *Florrie does so* Jan 05 21:45:12 * Morgan nods, calling a countdown Jan 05 21:46:38 *Adalbrecht and Varick get ready, and set off at the right moment Jan 05 22:01:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 05 22:09:01 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client)