**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jan 12 18:13:31 2026 Jan 12 18:13:31 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jan 12 19:57:21 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jan 12 20:02:40 *Varick tells the ladies all about his woodwork. Molly settles in a chair to feed Emil, listening to her eldest son whilst having to position the middle one so he doesn’t squash the littlest. She looks relaxed and happy, and not bothered about the bared skin as Emil latches Jan 12 20:02:40 My father had nearly finished varnishing it Jan 12 20:02:40 Varick: When will it be ready? Jan 12 20:02:40 We'll have a look when the varnish is dry, it might need another coat Jan 12 20:02:41 * HH looks to Inga “I’m gonn be escorting them to Baden tomorrow, gonna be away the night, that okay?” Jan 12 20:02:44 *Inga nods* That’s fine Jan 12 20:02:46 [should we offer them mirrors? And then something to wipe the mirrors clean with?] Jan 12 20:02:48 [aye, might be an idea] Jan 12 20:02:50 *Molly smiles, stroking Emil’s hair. The older children eat nicely, and Molly tends Emil whilst Florrie wants Morgan to put her to bed* Jan 12 20:02:53 * Morgan picks her up Jan 12 20:02:55 Come on then sweetheart Jan 12 20:02:59 *Florrie cuddles him* Vati? Jan 12 20:03:01 [could you ask Alice if she arranged for Florrie to see Edward] Jan 12 20:03:03 [Iwill] Jan 12 20:04:56 We'll try to find out sweetheart Jan 12 20:05:32 *Alice joins them once Morgan’s helped her get ready for bed, and takes the mirror from her trunk* Jan 12 20:05:36 * Molly is now known as Alice Jan 12 20:05:43 Sorry, I was talking Jan 12 20:06:53 * Morgan nods Jan 12 20:06:58 This little lady is almost ready for bed Jan 12 20:07:20 * Alice sets the mirror up Jan 12 20:07:40 Just a little while to talk to him then, Florrie Jan 12 20:08:08 *Florrie nods, kneeling on the chair and looking at the mirror covered at the other end Jan 12 20:09:48 * Morgan glances at Alice Jan 12 20:10:15 * Alice smiles faintly Jan 12 20:17:02 *Edward uncovers his mirror, and Florrie looks excited* F: Vati! I see you Jan 12 20:19:36 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 12 20:20:25 *Edward smiles at her, asking her about her day, telling her he misses her. If he’s noticed Alice and Morgan, his attention is still firmly on this daughter* Jan 12 20:23:04 * Alice speaks quietly to Morgan “are you okay?” Jan 12 20:23:18 * Morgan moves away from Florrie a little, speaking quietly Jan 12 20:23:41 Its difficult seeing them upset, even if it is only a little Jan 12 20:24:15 * Alice nods “It won’t be easy” Jan 12 20:31:25 No. I'm dreading tomorrow Jan 12 20:31:56 * Alice nods “She’s going to miss you” Jan 12 20:34:22 * Morgan nods sadly Jan 12 20:34:31 I'll miss her so much... both of you Jan 12 20:34:59 * Alice smiles “I’ll miss you too. I feel like we’re close” Jan 12 20:36:31 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Jan 12 20:36:32 I agree Jan 12 20:37:53 * Alice nods “No one gets the pull of the sea like you” Jan 12 20:38:29 * Morgan nods Jan 12 20:38:33 Rather think you're right about that Jan 12 20:40:05 * Alice nods, glancing at Florrie and Edward who aren’t paying them attention Jan 12 20:40:34 what do you think of this... I’ve had an offer of a night of pleasure... Jan 12 20:40:45 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Jan 12 20:41:59 * Alice smiles “No obligations, just my pleasure “ Jan 12 20:44:03 From... Jan 12 20:45:16 Federest. He’s taking a year of celibacy from his own pleasure and relationships Jan 12 20:45:58 * Morgan nods a little Jan 12 20:46:04 And what are you thinking? Jan 12 20:47:06 * Alice smiles “I’m not completely sure it wasn’t in jest really “ Jan 12 20:48:38 * Morgan smiles Jan 12 20:48:43 That isn't an answer Jan 12 20:49:24 * Alice shrugs Jan 12 20:50:03 I guess I’m tempted. It’s been nearly three and a half years Jan 12 20:52:13 There are worse people... as long as you're aware he's still hung up on someone Jan 12 20:53:38 * Alice nods “It’s not a relationship.I Jan 12 20:53:47 I think he feels a bit sorry for me Jan 12 20:59:09 Perhaps. Or he likes you more than that but is too messed up for Hannalore Jan 12 21:01:05 I don’t think it’s that he -likes-me like that, I think it’s just something that he’d like to do for an evening Jan 12 21:01:17 You're considering it? Jan 12 21:01:52 As I say, it’s been a while Jan 12 21:04:16 A coy way of putting it... *he looks at her seriously* if you do, do -not- under any circumstances, tell him *he nods slightly toward the mirror* Jan 12 21:05:54 * Alice nods “I wouldn’t, but why not?” Jan 12 21:07:49 Because... he'd try to get involved because he has this quaint idea that he has to protect you Jan 12 21:08:25 * Alice nods Jan 12 21:08:28 Don’t you? Jan 12 21:09:13 Of course I do... Jan 12 21:11:02 but you’re not going to say I shouldn’t Jan 12 21:13:02 What right do I have to do that? Jan 12 21:13:49 None Jan 12 21:14:06 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 12 21:14:57 Precisely. Would I advise caution? Absolutely. Would I tell you "hey, this is a bad idea" if I felt it was? Too right. Jan 12 21:15:44 But you don’t think it’s a bad idea? Jan 12 21:16:29 I'm not sure. If you're both going into it with your eyes open... my concern is you will become attached where he will not. Jan 12 21:17:25 * Alice shakes her head Jan 12 21:17:36 It’s never happened before Jan 12 21:19:15 * Morgan shrugs Jan 12 21:19:25 Its up to you love Jan 12 21:22:44 * Alice nods Jan 12 21:22:56 I’ll think about it. He’s handsome enough Jan 12 21:23:05 * Morgan shrugs Jan 12 21:23:16 If you say so... but you thought Edward handsome, so... Jan 12 21:23:30 * Alice smiles “I think you’re handsome too” Jan 12 21:24:28 Proves my point exactly Jan 12 21:25:47 * Alice shrugs “Maybe I’ll ask what Molly and Inga think” Jan 12 21:28:26 Well, Molly thinks I'm handsome, and Inga isn't scared of my scars... Jan 12 21:29:07 * Alice laughs “not what I meant” Jan 12 21:29:33 * Morgan smiles Jan 12 21:29:35 I know Jan 12 21:30:21 * Alice nods “Are you okay here if I go now?” Jan 12 21:31:33 * Morgan nods Jan 12 21:31:58 Of course... unless she gets too upset, but I'll get someone to find you Jan 12 21:33:05 * Alice nods “thanks Morgan “ Jan 12 21:33:57 * Morgan nods Jan 12 21:33:58 Always Jan 12 21:34:56 * Alice leaves them to it Jan 12 21:35:19 * Morgan moves to sit nearer Florrie Jan 12 21:38:13 *they’re talking about the sanding she did* Jan 12 21:38:40 * Morgan watches them quietly Jan 12 21:49:10 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 12 21:58:31 * Alice has quit (Read error: EOF from client)