**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jan 9 17:35:14 2026 Jan 09 17:35:14 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jan 09 18:52:56 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jan 09 18:53:12 *Whatever is being said, Molly just shrugs, looking away from her friend and concentrating on the nursing child* Jan 09 18:53:12 * Morgan sighs Jan 09 18:53:12 For fuck sake Jan 09 18:53:12 Yep. Mebbie it’ll just blow over? Jan 09 18:53:15 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 18:53:17 Go interrupt them will you, I don't want Inga getting upset because Molly wants to be surly about it Jan 09 18:53:18 * HH nods “okay man” Jan 09 18:53:20 * Morgan nods, swimming away Jan 09 18:53:22 *he does this for quite a while, so by the time he is done the others are all gathered to eat and drink coffee from the picnic blanket wrapped in towels Jan 09 18:53:25 * Morgan makes his way toward them, shaking the water off his shirt Jan 09 18:53:27 *Florrie is sat with Alice again, but Emil is in Christopher’s lap sharing his food. Morgan’s Uncle seems to be enjoying this. Uinise is sat beside Claudia, and he can see the occasional moment where the Capperlucian woman is sneaking glances of her lover’s breasts where the wet fabric clings Jan 09 18:53:31 * Morgan sits himself down Jan 09 18:53:33 * HH is now known as Molly Jan 09 18:53:35 * Molly looks at him “Would you like coffee?” Jan 09 18:53:37 please Jan 09 18:53:39 * Molly gets him some before shifting a little further back, resting against the tree she was nearest. Varick regales them with everything he did to sail the boat, to which the adults listen to. Molly gently rubs circles on the left side of her belly Jan 09 18:53:45 * Morgan drinks his coffee quietly Jan 09 18:53:47 *Inga is sat with HH who has his arm around her shoulders. There’s enough to eat whilst they all chat, but Molly just closes her eyes, and very swiftly looks to be asleep Jan 09 18:54:15 * Morgan sits quietly Jan 09 18:56:06 *A few minutes later, he spots Adalbrecht watching Molly a long moment. Then he blushes and turns his attention back to his grandchildren* Jan 09 18:56:16 * Morgan frowns a little Jan 09 18:56:27 You missing mother? Jan 09 18:58:01 *Adalbrecht nods* I am indeed. I always have when I am away Jan 09 18:58:34 HH: $think he’s missing his bubbies?$ Jan 09 18:58:43 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:00:49 Alice: we would be fine going to Freiburg, it’s not far Jan 09 19:01:31 Adalbrecht shakes his head: I would prefer to escort you, and I want to see how Jarvinia is Jan 09 19:02:58 * Morgan watches him for a moment, sipping his drink Jan 09 19:03:40 Ad: Do you have an issue with that, Morgan? Jan 09 19:04:04 No... I was trying to think of alternatives but I would prefer they not go alone Jan 09 19:05:48 Ad: You could go yourself, but I assumed you have work to do Jan 09 19:06:16 I do. A great deal of it Jan 09 19:06:55 Alice: What will you be doing? Jan 09 19:07:21 Tomorrow I'm going to tell both arms of the church they're not the money they're used to Jan 09 19:07:47 *this seems to intrigue the others* Jan 09 19:08:34 *Ballard quietly walks to Molly before lying down, his head against her belly* Jan 09 19:11:09 Currently the vaticine church does a lot of the charity work in gottkirchen... that would stop when I take over, and, in theory, the objectionist church would do so... but each will always favour their own followers Jan 09 19:12:29 *there’s nods* Christopher: What do you expect to happen then? Jan 09 19:13:02 I'm going to setup a secular charity... neither church will control the funds Jan 09 19:14:45 HH: who is gonna control it? Jan 09 19:15:28 * Morgan smiles Jan 09 19:15:43 Not me. There's going to be... committee if you will Jan 09 19:16:40 Ad: have you given thought to who will be on it? Jan 09 19:17:09 Some, yes... it needs to be a balance of either faith Jan 09 19:19:35 Alice: will you have female committee members? Jan 09 19:19:42 * Morgan smiles Jan 09 19:19:43 yes Jan 09 19:19:48 *Adalbrecht frowns a little* Jan 09 19:20:03 *Uinise smiles* I think you should Jan 09 19:22:22 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:22:36 I want as a big a spread of knowledge as possible Jan 09 19:24:01 HH: no committee for me then *he grins* Jan 09 19:24:28 Uhhh... yeah Jan 09 19:25:59 *Inga smiles at HH* You’d be wonderful on a committee, everyone always loves you Jan 09 19:30:10 *HH squeezes her upper arm gently, looking touched* Jan 09 19:31:26 * Morgan smiles, sipping his drink Jan 09 19:32:18 Adalbrecht: It’s not a bad idea... Jan 09 19:32:46 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:34:10 Claudia: people-do- like him... at first, anyway Jan 09 19:34:43 I didn't Jan 09 19:36:16 HH: Yeah well, no one said you were a good judge o’ character Jan 09 19:37:00 * Morgan shrugs a little Jan 09 19:37:45 Claudia: As evidenced by him being best friends with you so long Jan 09 19:37:59 HH: $fuck you too$ Jan 09 19:38:08 Walked yourself right into that Jan 09 19:40:20 HH: Yep Jan 09 19:41:59 Adalbrecht: People may see him as a more palatable version of you Jan 09 19:42:42 * Morgan frowns Jan 09 19:42:49 I'm trying to decide if I should be offended Jan 09 19:43:58 *Adalbrecht waves his hand* No, I meant that he will be seen as a representative of yours without it seeming you are being controlling Jan 09 19:44:10 HH $yeah, sounds way better.$ Jan 09 19:44:41 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Jan 09 19:47:15 Ad: With a hands off approach, it doesn’t seem like you are steering it a particular way Jan 09 19:49:22 * Morgan nods Jan 09 19:49:25 I'm inclined to agree Jan 09 19:50:42 Ad: But of course you will be, just not so obviously Jan 09 19:50:52 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 09 19:50:55 I don't think so Jan 09 19:52:53 Ad: Suppose they decide to erect a statue to you with the money. Heinzharold would know you wouldn’t want that, and steer them accordingly Jan 09 19:53:39 Not me in control... I think, though, some sort of charter for what the fund is -for- might be useful Jan 09 19:54:35 HH $The Bubbies And Blokners fund$ Jan 09 19:54:59 *Adalbrecht nods* Very wise Jan 09 19:55:28 Wise beyond my ears, me Jan 09 19:58:00 *Adalbrecht chuckles* When do you expect this charity to begin? Jan 09 19:58:38 Well... until I take over, the vaticine church still does charitable works but... Jan 09 20:00:04 Ad: Is a date set for the transition? Jan 09 20:01:05 Two and a half years from now Jan 09 20:01:55 HH: You might have finished our table by then Jan 09 20:02:19 Perhaps Jan 09 20:03:58 Ad: Will you have a party? Jan 09 20:04:11 I don't know. Possibly Jan 09 20:06:40 *Inga smiles* I think it’d be nice. Your baby will be a big toddler by then Jan 09 20:07:20 true Jan 09 20:07:51 *it hadn’t been very long ago he and Molly had discussed the possibility of squeezing in another pregnancy and birth before then, so her body wouldn’t be a distraction for him when he became the Graf* Jan 09 20:09:48 With a lot of things, we'll have to see how things pan out Jan 09 20:11:50 *they all nod, and the conversation moves on to Heidi and Zench’s wedding. Inga seems more excited about seeing Stef and Colonel Fuchs than about the wedding itself Jan 09 20:12:42 I wonder how they are Jan 09 20:14:26 I: I bet they’re busy preparing for the baby! Jan 09 20:14:49 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:16:26 HH: Reckon it’ll be a redhead? Jan 09 20:16:48 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 20:16:51 I wouldn't be surprised Jan 09 20:19:38 Adalbrecht: I imagine it runs in families, though there are no signs of Molly’s hair elsewhere? Jan 09 20:20:13 She had a cousin with similar hair... and her sister had similar hair to Martha Jan 09 20:20:43 Varick: Mama had a sister, but she drowned Jan 09 20:21:26 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:21:28 She did Jan 09 20:23:07 V: It was sad Jan 09 20:23:24 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:23:26 very Jan 09 20:26:23 *the conversation seems to have been killed off by this, but Florrie coming to sit with Morgan breaks the quiet* F: Where my Vati? Jan 09 20:27:07 He stayed in Innesbruck sweetheart, remember? Before he goes home Jan 09 20:28:41 *Florrie pouts* I say no. Jan 09 20:29:51 I know sweetheart, I don't like it either Jan 09 20:31:02 *Florrie cuddles him* I want my Vati. Jan 09 20:31:21 * Morgan cuddles her, rocking gently Jan 09 20:31:24 I know sweetheart Jan 09 20:33:16 *She stays like this, damp blonde hair against his chest. Alice watches them sadly Jan 09 20:33:37 * Morgan just rocks her, letting her stay as she wants to Jan 09 20:35:49 *she stays even while the others talk amongst themselves. It’s starting to get a little cloudy and cool Jan 09 20:36:13 I think maybe its time we all went inside before it gets cold Jan 09 20:38:24 *Adalbrecht nods* I think we should let Molly sleep. She clearly needs to rest. Jan 09 20:39:11 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:39:14 I'll take her inside Jan 09 20:41:04 *adalbrecht and HH oversee the packing up after sending Alice, Inga, James and Christopher ahead with the children. Claudia and Uinise seem to have made themselves scarce Jan 09 20:41:31 * Morgan bends to pick up Molly Jan 09 20:46:58 * Molly makes a happy sigh before saying sleepily “Good idea, noone will be awake right now...” Jan 09 20:47:24 *HH chuckles quietly, and Adalbrecht just blushes* Jan 09 20:48:10 Come on, lets get you somewhere warmer Jan 09 20:49:04 Mmhmm... Jan 09 20:49:49 HH: You want lunch sending up, or you eating with us instead? Jan 09 20:50:12 I'll come back down Jan 09 20:51:50 HH: Okay man, see you soon Jan 09 20:53:06 * Morgan nods, carrying her toward their room Jan 09 20:54:57 * Molly stirs further most of the way there Jan 09 20:55:09 What are we doing? Jan 09 20:55:16 You're going to bed for a nap Jan 09 20:56:10 Oh? Just a nap? Jan 09 20:56:36 yes Jan 09 20:57:41 * Molly nods “Very well” Jan 09 20:57:57 * Morgan nods, nudging the door open Jan 09 20:59:43 *The room is neat and tidy, the yellow colour making it look happy and calm* Jan 09 21:00:33 * Morgan carries her to the bed, placing her gently on it Jan 09 21:01:02 * Molly smiles, watching him “I should get undressed, I’m still wet” Jan 09 21:01:09 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:01:11 Aye you should Jan 09 21:01:54 * Molly watches him as she moves her fingers to the buttons of the blouse Jan 09 21:01:59 Are you staying? Jan 09 21:02:26 No, I'm going to have lunch. I'll put some aside for you Jan 09 21:03:34 * Molly sighs Jan 09 21:03:55 Alright, thank you. I will sleep shortly Jan 09 21:04:07 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:04:14 Alright. I'll see you shortly Jan 09 21:04:23 * Molly nods, watching him Jan 09 21:08:50 * Morgan nods a little, moving to the door Jan 09 21:09:55 Liebes herz? Jan 09 21:10:27 Yes? Jan 09 21:10:59 Whatever the issue is, I love you very much Jan 09 21:11:19 And I you Jan 09 21:13:11 * Molly smiles, looking a little relieved “Good” Jan 09 21:14:00 * Morgan nods, quietly leaving and closing the door Jan 09 21:16:01 *the hall is quiet. Everyone is likely downstairs as midday approaches. It occurs to him that he hasn’t checked the mirrors today Jan 09 21:16:29 * Morgan sighs, going to check them Jan 09 21:18:44 *there’s no sign of her in the bedroom, but the bathroom door is shut* Jan 09 21:19:19 * Morgan goes looking for the mirrors Jan 09 21:20:30 *they’re in the drawer* Jan 09 21:20:37 * Morgan gets them out, checking them Jan 09 21:23:31 *Davids says: Sascha and the babies are well, and things in Sudlachenburg are quiet. Martha has seen Lady Koertig, who seemed a bit lonely I am told. Love, Papa” Jan 09 21:24:05 * Morgan nods, checking the other Jan 09 21:28:10 *The one from Edward says: Brother, we will be leaving Innesbruck momentarily for Koln as Mimi says she can bear the coach ride providing I keep her company for the duration of the ride. Writing this, I suspect that might have been an innuendo. Let me know how Florrie is, I intend to speak to her later but have not heard back from Alice. I miss you. Edward” Jan 09 21:29:13 * Morgan writes a reply "Florrie, like the rest of us, miss you. I'll nudge Alice to check her mirror. Otherwise she's in good spirits. Our love to Mina" Jan 09 21:30:43 *Verity’s assures him all is well and she hopes they’re settling in at home* Jan 09 21:32:05 "We are glad to be home but I miss you terribly. Father is missing you greatly, though he did enjoy spending time with Varick and Florrie. We love you greatly. Morgan" Jan 09 21:34:03 *there’s nothing further on it. Walders mirror doesn’t say anything Jan 09 21:34:47 * Morgan covers and packs them away Jan 09 21:36:35 * Molly comes out of the bathroom, her navy blue robe is short. She looks surprised to see him, then smiles happily “you came back...” Jan 09 21:36:47 I needed to check the mirrors Jan 09 21:37:28 * Molly nods slowly, tightening the belt on her robe “Okay” Jan 09 21:37:50 * Morgan nods, moving toward the door Jan 09 21:39:48 If you wanted to talk... Jan 09 21:40:05 Why? Jan 09 21:41:34 Because you seem out of sorts, Inga says you do too, but she didn’t want to get involved Jan 09 21:42:44 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 21:43:28 * Molly frowns Jan 09 21:43:55 I can only assume you are somehow annoyed at what I asked for earlier? Jan 09 21:44:14 No. But, I am going to follow your example and only give you half the information. Jan 09 21:44:45 * Molly tilts her head “I’m not sure I understand” Jan 09 21:44:54 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 21:46:27 You kept things from me. Jan 09 21:47:05 * Molly frowns “Inga has said something, hasn’t she?” Jan 09 21:47:48 Yes, because she thought -you- had told me, like she advised you to. But you chose not to, so there will be no more said about it. Jan 09 21:48:44 I didn’t want to distress you! You already seemed upset that I could dream of you being unfaithful like that! Jan 09 21:49:03 Oh, so it was for -my- benefit. Jan 09 21:50:21 Yes, primarily. But Theus knows I did not want to have to think about it any more! Jan 09 21:50:38 Then, again, no more will be said about it Jan 09 21:50:47 * Morgan pulls the door open Jan 09 21:51:47 * Molly frowns “Do -you- tell -me- all these awful details from your own dreams? Or do you also try to protect me?” Jan 09 21:52:06 * Morgan moves through the doorway Jan 09 21:52:42 I seem to recall you getting -very- pissy about me not telling you things, so you can take the hypocrisy and stow it Jan 09 21:55:53 Fine. From now on, I’ll tell you every detail, no matter how awful it’ll be to hear and to say. Jan 09 21:56:02 * Morgan turns Jan 09 21:56:12 Do, as always, what -you- decide Jan 09 21:56:17 * Morgan shoves the door shut Jan 09 21:56:39 *the clock strikes midday down the hall* Jan 09 21:57:31 * Morgan rolls his neck, heading down to the hall to look at the table Jan 09 21:57:56 *He has plenty left to do* Jan 09 21:58:19 * Morgan sets to work Jan 09 22:00:40 *he hears the clock strike for one o’clock after he’s been working hard on shaping the legs. The children will be being put down for their naps, and no doubt the couples will be off for quiet hour as usual Jan 09 22:01:03 * Morgan keeps working Jan 09 22:02:42 *he’s not interrupted until quarter after two when HH walks in* Jan 09 22:02:47 * Molly is now known as HH Jan 09 22:02:50 Hey Jan 09 22:03:13 hey Jan 09 22:04:51 Where’s yer wife? Mine is looking for her Jan 09 22:05:28 No idea, I left her in our room Jan 09 22:06:08 * HH nods “Okay, guess I’ll go help her look” Jan 09 22:06:24 * Morgan nods Jan 09 22:06:26 Alright Jan 09 22:06:49 You want help with this when we’ve found her? Jan 09 22:07:09 Hardly be me making it for you then Jan 09 22:07:56 * HH nods “So sod off?” Jan 09 22:09:03 Its up to you Jan 09 22:09:57 * HH shrugs “I’ll see how it goes down between the ladies first” Jan 09 22:10:19 * Morgan nods Jan 09 22:10:20 Alright Jan 09 22:11:34 * HH goes Jan 09 22:11:54 * Morgan gets back to work Jan 09 22:13:17 *another half an hour passes, HH doesn’t return* Jan 09 22:13:50 * Morgan goes to get a sandwich Jan 09 22:14:46 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 09 23:02:56 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client)