**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jan 23 18:44:07 2026 Jan 23 18:44:07 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jan 23 20:15:48 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jan 23 20:43:04 *She squeezes his hand. The service is extremely quick without the usual waffle. It’s all done with a quick set of promises, and then he’s free to finally kiss his bride* Jan 23 20:43:04 * Morgan kisses her gently Jan 23 20:43:04 *she matches him, but with her finger in his palm she spells out ‘soon’ Jan 23 20:43:04 * Morgan pulls away a little, nodding slightly Jan 23 20:43:08 *Adalbrecht and Verity embrace him, but Maria is more interested in Molly.* Jan 23 20:43:10 Ad: Happy now? Jan 23 20:43:12 * Morgan nods Jan 23 20:43:14 Yes sir Jan 23 20:43:16 V: Everything is ready in the Veisgraf Wing Jan 23 20:43:18 * Morgan nods Jan 23 20:43:20 Thank you mother Jan 23 20:43:22 * Adalbrecht puts his arm around her waist, smiling “Thirty years ago, it was us marrying here and going to our new rooms” Jan 23 20:43:23 *Verity blushes, but she’s smiling* Jan 23 20:43:25 V: I am sure they don’t want to hear about that, Adalbrecht! Jan 23 20:43:27 quite Jan 23 20:44:28 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Jan 23 20:44:38 * Adalbrecht smiles Jan 23 20:45:03 Very well, my dear. Morgan, it appears Edward wishes to speak to you. We will go on ahead Jan 23 20:46:04 * Morgan nods, looking to Edward Jan 23 20:48:05 * Adalbrecht is now known as Edward Jan 23 20:48:13 * Edward is watching Molly and Maria Jan 23 20:48:29 You wanted to speak to me? Jan 23 20:50:21 * Edward nods, watching as the others leave the church Jan 23 20:50:44 I won’t keep you long, I know that you must be eager to be with your wife Jan 23 20:51:05 Whats on your mind? Jan 23 20:53:14 * Edward takes a deep breath Jan 23 20:53:40 I want to let you know that despite discussing the alternative, I think her marrying you was the correct choice Jan 23 20:56:22 Seeing her with Maria, I can understand why you thought it would be a good idea to Jan 23 20:58:15 * Edward nods Jan 23 20:58:42 She will be a fine aunt. But I have no intention of marrying again Jan 23 20:59:52 Nor did I to be honest Jan 23 21:00:53 I will commit myself to my Daughter, my Family, and my Faith Jan 23 21:02:01 You will be staying here? Jan 23 21:03:41 * Edward nods “For the remainder of our parents’ lives, at least” Jan 23 21:03:56 And then? Jan 23 21:04:29 I may travel. I hope Maria will be wed by then Jan 23 21:06:26 * Morgan nods Jan 23 21:08:40 Or I may take a role in the Church Jan 23 21:09:14 Or perhaps you'd take a role as an advisor... Jan 23 21:09:26 where? Jan 23 21:09:34 Here... Jan 23 21:09:40 why? Jan 23 21:09:51 What do you mean, why? Jan 23 21:11:31 Why would you want that? Jan 23 21:11:42 Why wouldn't I? Jan 23 21:12:45 I destroyed your life Jan 23 21:14:30 Because? Jan 23 21:16:52 Because I had to prevent Sudlachenburg’s annexation Jan 23 21:17:04 And if you'd come to me and I'd listened? Jan 23 21:18:37 Then you’d have been sent away, and Mina and I would have been Veisgrafn and Veisgraf. *his jaw ripples* She would have been safe here. Jan 23 21:20:19 * Morgan looks a little sad Jan 23 21:20:32 I'd be a fool not to listen to your counsel in the future Jan 23 21:21:42 * Edward shrugs “Perhaps. But I trust my judgement less than I once did” Jan 23 21:22:09 Then we can figure it out together Jan 23 21:24:59 * Edward nods “I will work with you, Morgan. Mina would have wanted me to go forth for the best of Sudlachenburg” Jan 23 21:25:36 If you feel you would not be comfortable doing so... Jan 23 21:27:41 It is the right thing to do Jan 23 21:28:25 * Morgan nods Jan 23 21:29:33 * Edward nods Jan 23 21:29:46 Let us go back to the house Jan 23 21:30:12 * Morgan nods Jan 23 21:30:14 Alright Jan 23 21:30:37 * Edward walks with him Jan 23 21:30:51 Why did you decide to get married? Jan 23 21:31:18 That wasn't the plan... Jan 23 21:31:59 But at s9me point, you chose this Jan 23 21:32:27 Sort of, yes Jan 23 21:33:34 How do you face knowing what could happen ahead? Jan 23 21:35:07 Whats the alternative? Jan 23 21:36:55 Staying unmarried Jan 23 21:39:06 And alone. Jan 23 21:40:12 * Edward nods Jan 23 21:40:26 Indeed Jan 23 21:42:16 I didn't think anyone could reach me Jan 23 21:44:40 * Edward nods Jan 23 21:44:54 I know I could never find another Mina Jan 23 21:45:59 Don't think for a second Molly is a replacement for Dietlinde Jan 23 21:47:35 I did not mean that as an offense Jan 23 21:48:00 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 23 21:48:08 I'm not defensive... I'm explaining. Jan 23 21:49:36 * Edward nods Jan 23 21:50:01 I do not foresee finding any woman a satisfaction after Mimi Jan 23 21:53:00 Again, nor did I. *he sighs* the risk of it scares me... Jan 23 21:53:27 * Edward nods Jan 23 21:53:59 I see no reason our peers would be a risk this time, but... illness, childbirth... Jan 23 21:54:30 There is always risk Jan 23 21:55:30 * Edward nods “It is one I do not choose, when I also know I will not be a good husband” Jan 23 21:55:52 I wouldn't have been until recently... I just hope I am now Jan 23 21:58:10 Do you not worry you’ll leave her insecure or wanting? Jan 23 21:58:25 * Morgan nods Jan 23 21:58:27 Yes, I do Jan 23 22:01:56 * Edward nods “My love for Mina would always be a barrier for a new wife, so I would save both she and I that pain” Jan 23 22:04:04 Maybe one day you'll be able to open yourself up again... but maybe not Jan 23 22:05:53 Even then, Mina is such a big part of my soul, I do not see I could give another woman enough” Jan 23 22:06:45 Just... never say never. In the meantime, just live as best you can Jan 23 22:09:37 * Edward smiles slightly “Some of it is spiritual. My body and soul were bound to hers, but death is not stronger than the bond made by God” Jan 23 22:11:03 * Morgan nods Jan 23 22:12:44 I think that it is the best interests of all that I remain committed. Certainly Mimi would have done the same Jan 23 22:13:18 * Morgan nods Jan 23 22:13:20 If that is your wish Jan 23 22:14:54 * Edward nods Jan 23 22:15:08 I am hopeful for you and Molly. I like her. Jan 23 22:15:58 * Morgan nods Jan 23 22:16:02 You'd have been poorly suited Jan 23 22:18:49 I haven’t considered it. A marriage would have been for Maria’s sake alone Jan 23 22:20:35 * Morgan nods Jan 23 22:20:38 She has family around her Jan 23 22:21:27 * Edward nods, leading out of the chapel into the rain Jan 23 22:21:41 She does, and we are lucky to have 5he support Jan 23 22:22:21 * Morgan nods a little Jan 23 22:26:07 * Edward looks up at the grey sky “Go on, brother, celebrate.” Jan 23 22:26:24 * Morgan nods, moving toward Molly Jan 23 22:26:54 *She’s waiting just inside the open door of the Veisgraf Wing* Jan 23 22:28:13 You alright love? Jan 23 22:28:55 * Edward is now known as Molly Jan 23 22:29:17 * Molly beams “Yes! I can’t believe we managed to pull that off!” Jan 23 22:30:36 Took a bit of doing Jan 23 22:31:31 * Molly nods, not even checking around them before kissing him on the lips Jan 23 22:31:48 * Morgan makes a noise of surprise but doesn't stop her Jan 23 22:34:50 * Molly weaves her arms around his neck. She looks very happy when she meets his gaze “I can’t believe you’re my husband now” Jan 23 22:35:17 * Morgan nods Jan 23 22:35:21 Indeed I am Jan 23 22:36:30 * Molly smiles “Happy?” Jan 23 22:37:22 Aye, I am Jan 23 22:37:59 * Molly nods “Great. Bed?” Jan 23 22:38:19 Apparently so Jan 23 22:38:57 * Molly nods, taking his hand Jan 23 22:39:10 quickly then, before I die of waiting! Jan 23 22:41:08 Come on then Jan 23 22:42:28 * Molly heads up the stairs, hand still in his. She leads him through the rooms that will be their own space, and into the bedroom that was his Mother’s, the room he was born in Jan 23 22:43:07 Keen huh Jan 23 22:44:50 * Molly nods eagerly Jan 23 22:44:56 Absolutely! Jan 23 22:51:57 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 23 23:09:00 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)