**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Feb 18 17:39:07 2026 Feb 18 17:39:07 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Feb 18 17:50:57 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Feb 18 17:51:52 But she liked getting to experience your first time, and I think that was good for her in a way Feb 18 17:51:52 I suspect you might be right Feb 18 17:51:52 Do you feel bad about it? Feb 18 17:51:52 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 17:51:52 Not particularly Feb 18 17:51:55 Would you have though, like last year before you were married and you hadn’t really moved on? Feb 18 17:51:57 I'd have felt awful I reckon Feb 18 17:51:59 * Inga nods “You’d probably have felt like you’d betrayed Dietlinde” Feb 18 17:52:01 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:52:03 On my bad days I still do a little Feb 18 17:52:05 Really?! Even now?! Feb 18 17:52:07 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:52:11 why? Feb 18 17:52:13 On my bad days I sort of go backwards for a while Feb 18 17:52:15 * Inga nods sadly Feb 18 17:52:17 I don’t think she knows that Feb 18 17:52:19 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 17:52:32 * Molly is now known as Inga Feb 18 17:52:50 I feel sorry for you both Feb 18 17:53:32 Why? Feb 18 17:54:34 That you’re still having to navigate through the rough days Feb 18 17:55:20 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 17:55:35 They're not as bad as they used to be but now and then they take me by surprise Feb 18 17:57:11 Is it mostly from the dreams, or because Molly’s pregnant? Feb 18 18:00:05 Mostly the dreams Feb 18 18:00:54 * Inga nods “I suppose you often see how else you might have gotten together, and that’s usually after you’ve lost Dietlinde already?” Feb 18 18:01:20 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:01:24 Aye Feb 18 18:04:09 * Inga nods sadly “I hoped that Molly being pregnant would help that hole in the floor between you get smaller” Feb 18 18:05:10 It has, its only now and then Feb 18 18:06:40 * Inga smiles “That’s good. I know it really started to after you got injured on the way to Graben” Feb 18 18:07:03 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:07:12 That was quite unpleasant Feb 18 18:08:32 I was so scared for you all Feb 18 18:10:22 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:10:24 I don't blame you Feb 18 18:11:11 I nearly lost Heinzharold, but he doesn’t like to talk about it Feb 18 18:19:07 No? Feb 18 18:20:34 He says I don’t need to worry, no one died so it’s fine Feb 18 18:24:07 * Morgan nods slowly Feb 18 18:24:09 Alright Feb 18 18:25:02 There will be more danger, won’t there? Feb 18 18:25:56 * Morgan sighs Feb 18 18:26:00 probably Feb 18 18:27:05 * Inga nods “that’s a bit scary isn’t it?” Feb 18 18:28:39 I suppose so Feb 18 18:29:37 * Inga nods quietly Feb 18 18:34:32 *Nick is now making more notes in his book* Feb 18 18:34:50 [My love, Edward wishes to speak to you later] Feb 18 18:37:06 Ooh looks like he's made some progress Feb 18 18:37:11 [right, okay. When?] Feb 18 18:38:48 * Inga nods “Is he going to oversee all the building? He seems a little odd.” Feb 18 18:39:18 He's a bit peculiar... Feb 18 18:39:20 [Four, if you’re available. Also, Heinzharold and the others have arrived in Baden] Feb 18 18:39:45 * Inga nods “He seems nice though” Feb 18 18:40:18 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:40:38 HeinzHarolds made it to Baden safely Feb 18 18:42:19 * Inga smiles “Thanks” Feb 18 18:42:40 [right, okay] Feb 18 18:44:13 [he says it’s nothing to be concerned about, and that he misses you] Feb 18 18:44:25 [alright love] Feb 18 18:46:55 [where are you? We’ Feb 18 18:47:09 we’ll be finished up here soon] Feb 18 18:48:12 [still watching Nick, talking to Inga] Feb 18 18:50:24 What were we saying? Alice and Federest. Apparently he spent -hours- on her, and then when she was done he said goodnight and went! Feb 18 18:51:47 That doesn't terribly surprise me if I'm honest Feb 18 18:52:54 * Inga nods “I did wonder if they might end up actually swiving” Feb 18 18:53:20 I was a little concerned about that Feb 18 18:54:39 * Inga nods Feb 18 18:54:55 I can understand why they’d want to, but it’d be a bad idea Feb 18 18:55:47 Oh yeah, absolutely Feb 18 18:57:03 She really needs to not have another baby Feb 18 18:58:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:58:20 Not now, anyway Feb 18 19:00:41 Do you think she will one day? Feb 18 19:04:12 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 19:04:15 I really don't know Feb 18 19:08:06 Do you think Edward would be jealous? Feb 18 19:08:38 I don't think jealous... Feb 18 19:09:00 something else? Feb 18 19:10:05 He has this weird idea that he should protect her from all men Feb 18 19:10:56 like he’s got some sort of claim to her? Feb 18 19:11:42 It does look that way Feb 18 19:13:25 but he doesn’t want her? Feb 18 19:13:48 No, not at all Feb 18 19:14:20 *Nick heads back to them* Feb 18 19:16:54 * Morgan watches him Feb 18 19:18:09 *He looks very happy* It looks good, your Excellency Feb 18 19:20:12 Excellent, so it'll be safe? Feb 18 19:24:24 N: *He nods* It’s good land, solid but not rocky Feb 18 19:24:42 excellent Feb 18 19:26:44 N: Now I will draw up the plan in more detail, and I will want to consult with whoever will acquire the building materials Feb 18 19:27:03 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:27:06 We can arrange that Feb 18 19:28:39 *Nick nods* What else do you want me to look at? Feb 18 19:28:49 * Inga smirks slightly at Morgan Feb 18 19:29:10 * Morgan takes the notes from Christopher from his pocket, handing it over Feb 18 19:29:19 We want a hot house, but... maybe not too big to begin with Feb 18 19:32:14 *Nick takes it, reading it with nodding. Morgan can hear the side door open* Feb 18 19:33:29 * Morgan looks around Feb 18 19:35:45 *Varick comes out and runs towards them. Molly follows on, holding Emil’s hand as she walks. She’s in a new outfit, a cream blouse tucked in to trousers that come up over her belly and fasten with multiple buttons. They’re fitted well to her roundness Feb 18 19:36:27 * Morgan watches Varick, smiling Feb 18 19:37:51 *Varick comes to him* What are you doing? Feb 18 19:39:35 Just talking to Inga while Nick works... he's just finished checking the ground for Elsie's cottage Feb 18 19:40:09 *Varick looks to Nick* How do you know if the ground is okay? Feb 18 19:40:41 *Nick lights up* There are lots of things to consider, I could show you, my Lord? Feb 18 19:41:54 I'm sure Varick would enjoy that... Feb 18 19:42:46 *Varick nods, so they start going through this, and how it will relate to finding good ground for the glass house* Feb 18 19:42:58 * Inga looks over at Molly, then smiles Feb 18 19:43:08 She must have had a parcel from Stef Feb 18 19:44:08 It looks that way, doesn't it Feb 18 19:45:21 * Inga nods “I don’t think she’ll wear them to Maubourg’s house though” Feb 18 19:46:34 No, I wouldn't imagine so Feb 18 19:48:02 *Molly and Emil finally reach them, Emil toddling fast towards Morgan’s legs* Feb 18 19:48:23 * Morgan crouches down to him Feb 18 19:48:50 *Emil squeals as he hugs him* Feb 18 19:49:51 Hello little lamb Feb 18 19:50:43 E: Uh! Feb 18 19:50:55 * Morgan nods, standing and picking him up Feb 18 19:53:34 *Molly smiles* He was asking for you Feb 18 19:54:30 * Morgan smiles, kissing Emils cheek Feb 18 19:54:37 Have you missed me little lamb? Feb 18 19:55:19 *She watches them* Feb 18 19:55:29 E: M’ah! Feb 18 19:55:44 * Morgan smiles, blowing raspberries on his neck Feb 18 19:56:57 * Inga , to Molly “Stef has done a good job” Feb 18 19:58:13 *Molly smiles, touching her stomach* There’s some room for growth, but she said it’s hard to get enough fabric into it to last more than a couple of months. She’s working on a design from her own belly for the final months” Feb 18 19:59:22 The legs will only be eleven inches long... Feb 18 20:00:53 * Inga and Molly laugh Feb 18 20:02:08 M: She says it’s getting difficult to get on the floor to do the hems *Dietlinde was the same, he got her a little stool to sit on both at home and when she was in the village working in the shop* Feb 18 20:04:10 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:04:13 She needs a little stool Feb 18 20:04:59 *Molly smiles* that’s a good idea, my love. I’ll write ahead Feb 18 20:05:27 * Inga moves around her to look at the trousers “They’ve come out well” Feb 18 20:06:00 * Morgan bounces Emil gently Feb 18 20:08:01 M: *she nods* I’m very pleased with them, they would have been good on horseback Feb 18 20:10:49 Have they still got...? Feb 18 20:11:10 *Molly nods, watching Morgan as she says* Mmhmm Feb 18 20:11:12 Got what? Feb 18 20:13:02 *Molly smiles* Access. Feb 18 20:13:34 Pockets? Feb 18 20:15:47 *this makes both women laugh* Feb 18 20:15:58 M: It has pockets as well Feb 18 20:16:49 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:17:46 M: Do you like them? Feb 18 20:18:21 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:18:25 She's done a good job Feb 18 20:20:18 *Molly nods, looking to where Nick and Varick are now stamping the ground* Feb 18 20:20:30 M: What are they doing? Feb 18 20:21:14 Keeping the ground down Feb 18 20:25:13 M: *she frowns* Why is the ground rising up? Feb 18 20:26:21 Its not Feb 18 20:27:53 M: *she looks genuinely and sweetly confused* Why are they having to keep it down then? Feb 18 20:28:52 They're not, I'm being silly Feb 18 20:31:20 *She blushes* Oh, sorry my love Feb 18 20:31:36 'S alright Feb 18 20:34:04 *Molly nods* Evie sent me a little gown for Hirschen, and sends her regards...” Feb 18 20:35:07 * Morgan nods slowly Feb 18 20:35:08 right Feb 18 20:37:52 *Molly frowns* is something amiss? Feb 18 20:38:38 No... no, nothing. Feb 18 20:39:48 Molly shrugs: She’s very happy for us... Feb 18 20:40:24 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:40:26 good Feb 18 20:41:12 *She hands the letter over* Feb 18 20:41:45 * Morgan looks at it Feb 18 20:45:18 *it says: Dear Molly, that's great news about your baby! You must be really pleased, I know you wanted a baby a lot .Siobhan hasn’t been in Carleon for months, but I’ll tell her if I see her. I know she’s still a bit touchy about it. Ayden and me are going back to Innismore tomorrow to have the baby. I’m huge now, it’s heavier than carrying a mace all day. I’ll let you know when it’s done. Your friend, Evie” Feb 18 20:45:33 *she watches his expressions* Feb 18 20:46:04 * Morgan looks saddened briefly before handing the letter back Feb 18 20:46:47 *Molly takes it, putting it in her pocket* Peter was pleased too, but he says John still isn’t doing well Feb 18 20:47:08 I am not surprised Feb 18 20:49:24 *She nods, looking sad* I feel for Kathleen, but I don’t see what more I could have done. I tried to make him averse, but it seems he’s still drinking Feb 18 20:50:01 * Morgan sighs Feb 18 20:50:12 He was warned. We did what we can Feb 18 20:50:58 *Molly nods but looks disheartened* Feb 18 20:54:02 We've done all we can there Feb 18 20:54:16 M: *she nods* I know Feb 18 20:58:25 * Morgan sighs, hugging Emil Feb 18 20:58:34 *Emil laughs* Feb 18 20:59:38 M: on a more cheerful note, my dress for the wedding has come Feb 18 20:59:44 Oh? Feb 18 21:00:13 *Molly nods, smiling* I’ve not tried it on yet, but it looks nice... Feb 18 21:02:50 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:04:11 * Inga watches the two of them “I could look after the boys tomorrow if you wanted some time to try it on and see it?” Feb 18 21:04:24 That might be nice Feb 18 21:07:09 *Molly smiles* That’s very kind, Inga. It’ll depend on whatever else must be done though Feb 18 21:10:11 You have to make time for each other, your relationship is like the foundation of everything else Feb 18 21:10:55 * Morgan glances at her Feb 18 21:11:00 Everything else? Feb 18 21:13:40 Running the house, doing noble visiting, the children. You’re both at your best for everything else when you’ve had time to be with each other Feb 18 21:16:08 * Morgan nods a little Feb 18 21:16:11 Aye, you're right Feb 18 21:16:55 *Molly smiles* I agree Feb 18 21:17:15 You’ll have hours to talk and be together tonight, that’ll be nice Feb 18 21:18:55 *Molly looks a little unsure* Feb 18 21:19:09 * Morgan sighs a little Feb 18 21:19:18 We were thinking I might ride Feb 18 21:20:41 Why? Feb 18 21:21:32 I'm not keen on coaches... Feb 18 21:22:39 * Inga looks between them then says “You’ll be doing something just the two of you at least” Feb 18 21:27:18 * Morgan nods a little, looking at Nick and Varick Feb 18 21:27:52 *They’re looking south towards the proposed spot for the glass house* Feb 18 21:28:21 M: It’ll be fine, I’ll put the bed out and likely sleep on the way home Feb 18 21:29:52 We'll see Feb 18 21:31:07 M: It will be a little bumpy, but Varick and Emil have slept on it before Feb 18 21:31:11 E: Meeee Feb 18 21:31:34 Yes, you Feb 18 21:33:20 Make sure you take blankets, it might be cold by then Feb 18 21:33:37 *Molly smiles at Inga* I’ll be fine, don’t worry Feb 18 21:38:13 * Inga nods “Did Heinzharold say anything else?” Feb 18 21:39:39 M: *she smiles* That they’ve arrived, he and Adalbrecht are planning to go to Graf Baden for hospitality, then he’s going to have a nosey around town, but he’ Feb 18 21:39:59 he’ll want us to give you the mirror before ten Feb 18 21:40:09 * Inga blushes Feb 18 21:40:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:40:19 He did mention that Feb 18 21:40:48 I thought he might. He said it’d be nice to see me when he goes to bed Feb 18 21:41:03 [I’ll bet he did...] Feb 18 21:41:53 Uh huh... Feb 18 21:43:17 * Inga blushes more “You don’t think he meant...?” Feb 18 21:43:33 *Molly smiles, but just watches Morgan* Feb 18 21:43:43 Meant what? Feb 18 21:44:24 That he’s going to want us to... you know.” Feb 18 21:46:34 * Morgan looks at her blankly Feb 18 21:47:19 * Inga speaks quieter “To touch ourselves” Feb 18 21:47:31 *Molly is watching them, trying not to laugh* Feb 18 21:48:04 Why? Feb 18 21:49:21 why what? Feb 18 21:49:47 Why would he want that? Feb 18 21:50:36 *Molly bites her lip, watching Varick and Nick* Feb 18 21:50:53 Probably because he’s going to be doing it anyway Feb 18 21:53:35 Doing what? Feb 18 21:53:59 * Inga blushes again “You know... with his hand!” Feb 18 21:56:37 Well, you wouldn't be touching things with your ear Feb 18 21:57:36 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 18 22:17:33 * Inga has quit (Read error: EOF from client)