**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Mar 1 07:40:18 2026 Mar 01 07:40:18 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Mar 01 07:53:11 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 01 09:09:02 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Mar 01 10:06:26 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Mar 01 10:06:46 You’ve handled it, what do you need me for? Mar 01 10:06:46 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 10:06:46 Nothing. But its right that you know before he comes storming down here crying that he's been mistreated Mar 01 10:06:46 I don’t want to see him. Tell him to go home. Mar 01 10:06:46 Understood Mar 01 10:06:49 * Morgan inclines his head, moving for the door Mar 01 10:06:51 Morgan? Mar 01 10:06:53 My lady? Mar 01 10:06:55 * Catherine smiles Mar 01 10:06:57 Thank you for handling this. I could not manage all this without you. Mar 01 10:07:01 You do not give yourself enough credit Mar 01 10:07:03 * Catherine shakes her head “I need you, Morgan.” Mar 01 10:07:05 * Morgan inclines his head, quietly leaving the room Mar 01 10:07:07 *In the hall, the maid is looking towards where Molly and Horatio are stood. He catches Horatio say “I’ll go now, the priest can read the first banns the day after tomorrow” Mar 01 10:07:09 * Morgan sighs quietly Mar 01 10:07:11 *Molly nods happily, and bids him farewell. Once he’s gone, Molly looks absolutely overjoyed, and comes to hug Morgan with an excited squeal Mar 01 10:07:14 * Morgan gently disengages her Mar 01 10:07:16 *She smiles* I am so happy! Mar 01 10:07:18 So I see Mar 01 10:08:30 Would it be alright if I do not say goodbye to him? I’m a little afraid Mar 01 10:13:59 He is owed nothing Mar 01 10:14:15 * Molly looks at him “Thank you for saving me from him” Mar 01 10:16:04 * Morgan nods Mar 01 10:16:54 You’re a good friend, Morgan Mar 01 10:17:43 Not really Mar 01 10:18:11 * Molly smiles, gently touching his arm “I should get to work” Mar 01 10:19:17 * Morgan nods Mar 01 10:19:17 Aye Mar 01 10:20:27 *she goes, singing quietly to herself* Mar 01 10:20:47 * Morgan stands still for a moment before moving in the direction of Jaegers room Mar 01 10:21:08 *the door is open, and he is putting things into his bag Mar 01 10:21:59 * Morgan watches him quietly Mar 01 10:23:01 * Molly is now known as Jaeger Mar 01 10:23:19 * Jaeger gets the last things in, then turns, seeing Morgan with a sneer Mar 01 10:23:51 Checking I haven’t left anything of value behind? Mar 01 10:24:00 You have nothing of value Mar 01 10:24:32 * Jaeger looks him over “-I- still have my birthright.” Mar 01 10:25:15 I'm sure that'll be a great comfort when you're destitute Mar 01 10:25:59 You threaten me, when I know who you are. Mar 01 10:26:23 I've made no threats. Indeed, its you that has acted with violence Mar 01 10:28:38 * Jaeger tries to shove past Morgan Mar 01 10:28:52 * Morgan smiles, moving out of the way Mar 01 10:30:06 * Jaeger goes down the hall, muttering Mar 01 10:31:49 * Morgan follows him at a distance Mar 01 10:32:33 * Jaeger does continue down through the house and into the coachyard without being trouble Mar 01 10:33:29 * Morgan waits until he's gone before going to get a cup of coffee Mar 01 10:36:42 *He sees Molly outside, hanging up laundry. The wind blows her clothes tight to her as she stretches up to peg, highlighting the curves of her breasts, like he’d have seen if he’d been the one to save her yesterday Mar 01 10:36:58 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Mar 01 10:38:20 *she sees him through the window and waves* Mar 01 10:39:26 * Morgan nods to her Mar 01 10:41:53 *she smiles, going back to the washing. It’s so domestic, and he feels a yearning that’s surprising, to live somewhere small again, to build furniture and fences, and a future Mar 01 10:43:05 * Morgan sighs, moving away from the window to sit at the table Mar 01 10:43:48 *somewhere a service bell rings. He wakes up* Mar 01 10:44:24 * Morgan frowns, looking around Mar 01 10:46:34 *it’s all dark. Molly is beside him, just a hand on his chest Mar 01 10:49:06 * Morgan gets an idea for the time Mar 01 10:49:46 *itks half an hour earlier than he wanted to get up* Mar 01 10:50:06 * Morgan gets out of bed, stretching before getting dressed Mar 01 10:50:48 *he’s not interrupted, she seems fast asleep* Mar 01 10:51:59 * Morgan goes downstairs to make himself some coffee Mar 01 10:52:47 *he finds Claudia down here doing likewise* Mar 01 10:52:50 * Jaeger is now known as Claudia Mar 01 10:52:53 Hey Mar 01 10:52:56 hey Mar 01 10:53:29 coffee, yeah? Mar 01 10:53:36 * Morgan nods Mar 01 10:53:37 Please Mar 01 10:55:23 * Claudia sorts his too Mar 01 10:55:26 Train8ng? Mar 01 10:55:44 * Morgan nods Mar 01 10:55:46 yeah Mar 01 10:56:12 * Claudia gets his coffee sorted then does hers Mar 01 10:56:20 Lawn? Mar 01 10:58:05 Yeah, I think so Mar 01 10:58:39 * Claudia heads that way Mar 01 10:58:44 How was dinner? Mar 01 10:59:56 Tedious. Maubourg's still being a bit childish Mar 01 11:01:00 you expected different? Mar 01 11:01:21 Expected, no... hoped, maybe... Mar 01 11:03:05 * Claudia nods Mar 01 11:03:14 what’s his issue this time? Mar 01 11:05:16 He got upset about my idea for making sure people still get helped Mar 01 11:05:46 what the fuck? why would that be a problem? Mar 01 11:05:55 * Claudia goes to the usual space they use Mar 01 11:06:20 Pride I imagine Mar 01 11:07:07 Asshole Mar 01 11:07:14 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:07:15 Indeed Mar 01 11:08:51 * Claudia drinks her coffee Mar 01 11:09:07 Nick and Uinise talked for hours. Mar 01 11:09:30 Doesn't really surprise me Mar 01 11:11:02 Never thought anyone could talk that much about building materials Mar 01 11:12:51 He's enthusiastic Mar 01 11:13:10 she’s no better. They planned my shack Mar 01 11:14:47 * Morgan chuckles Mar 01 11:14:50 I am not surprised Mar 01 11:15:51 * Claudia nods Mar 01 11:16:00 They care more than I do. Mar 01 11:17:01 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:17:08 Aye, I think you're right Mar 01 11:18:04 * Claudia shrugs “Just needs to be dry and lockable. Apart from that, I don’t give a damn if there’s tiles or logs, what storage there is and crap like that” Mar 01 11:18:49 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:18:51 I know Mar 01 11:19:52 I’ll pay for it. Mar 01 11:20:37 I don't pay you that much Mar 01 11:22:42 * Claudia laughs “You don’t pay me.” Mar 01 11:23:16 Well... I do when you're onboard... Mar 01 11:24:04 Yeah, I take pay then. The rest of the time, you’re feeding and housing me Mar 01 11:25:28 You'll be paid since we left Capperlucia, since you're the envoys escort Mar 01 11:26:39 Don’t worry about me, okay? I’m not broke by any means. Mar 01 11:27:17 No I know but... we do the work, we get the pay. Also, it'll be coming from the koenigsreich I'd imagine Mar 01 11:27:49 * Claudia shrugs Mar 01 11:28:22 Haven’t thought about it. I’ve got plenty saved from working, and Edward paid me very well for training his guards in Graben Mar 01 11:28:34 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:28:43 Graben is pretty well off thanks to the mines Mar 01 11:30:01 * Claudia nods “He’s not broke either” Mar 01 11:30:22 Well, pretty girl like him, I'm not surprised Mar 01 11:30:35 * Claudia laughs Mar 01 11:30:39 Miss him? Mar 01 11:32:56 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:32:57 I do Mar 01 11:34:04 * Claudia nods Mar 01 11:34:34 Got used to him being around. He annoys me less than before Mar 01 11:35:24 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:35:30 He's less... arrogant than he was Mar 01 11:36:38 * Claudia nods Mar 01 11:37:04 Seems like all this shit has given him humility Mar 01 11:38:02 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:38:03 Does a bit Mar 01 11:39:01 * Claudia puts her cup down, drawing her falchion Mar 01 11:39:11 They get to Baden okay? Mar 01 11:39:32 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:39:34 aye Mar 01 11:41:07 * Claudia nods, stretching Mar 01 11:41:13 When’s he back? Mar 01 11:41:32 HeinzHarold should be back this evening I think Mar 01 11:41:41 * Morgan finishes his coffee before drawing his sword Mar 01 11:43:06 Good. *she salutes him* Mar 01 11:43:26 * Morgan does likewise before launching into an attack Mar 01 11:44:11 * Claudia grins before going into fighting hard Mar 01 11:45:15 * Morgan trains hard for a while Mar 01 11:46:54 * Claudia seems happy to do this, waiting until he starts to look close to done before pushing him harder Mar 01 11:47:31 * Morgan pushes harder Mar 01 11:49:06 * Claudia grins, getting more savage, but they know each other so well it’s not as dangerous as it would look to anyone else Mar 01 11:50:02 * Morgan keeps up for a few minutes before calling a hat Mar 01 11:50:06 halt* Mar 01 11:50:55 * Claudia stops, breathing hard Mar 01 11:51:04 Needed that. Mar 01 11:51:35 * Morgan nods Mar 01 11:51:37 Yeah Mar 01 11:51:47 * Morgan shakes out his arms Mar 01 11:53:08 * Claudia stretches again Mar 01 11:53:26 same time tomorrow? Mar 01 11:53:48 If I'm here, yeah Mar 01 11:55:18 why wouldn’t ya be? Mar 01 11:55:52 I've got to go to Linsbad Mar 01 11:57:16 The fuck you want to go there for? Mar 01 11:57:36 They're raising idols to the old gods... talk of visions... Mar 01 12:06:44 * Claudia rolls her eyes “right” Mar 01 12:11:06 * Morgan nods Mar 01 12:11:40 I want to nip it in the bud before other nobles send in less... favourable methods Mar 01 12:13:30 * Claudia nods “damn right” Mar 01 12:14:03 * Morgan nods, looking around Mar 01 12:15:26 thought about taking Mainz with you? Mar 01 12:15:48 Because... Mar 01 12:16:48 It’s his rural, sheep-swiving neck of the woods Mar 01 12:17:01 That is true... Mar 01 12:18:28 * Claudia nods Mar 01 12:19:18 I’d take him Mar 01 12:20:10 * Morgan nods Mar 01 12:20:14 I'll think about it Mar 01 12:20:30 you’ll be what, five days? Mar 01 12:21:30 At least Mar 01 12:22:58 * Claudia nods Mar 01 12:23:04 what do you want me doing? Mar 01 12:24:11 Oh the usual Mar 01 12:26:10 * Claudia nods, sheathing the sword Mar 01 12:26:17 How’s she taken it? Mar 01 12:26:49 She's not happy about it Mar 01 12:27:35 * Claudia nods Mar 01 12:27:44 You going to be okay with your nightmares? Mar 01 12:27:57 Probably not Mar 01 12:30:49 * Claudia nods Mar 01 12:30:56 You need me here, or with you? Mar 01 12:31:51 Here I think Mar 01 12:31:58 * Claudia nods Mar 01 12:32:04 Heinzharold? Mar 01 12:32:55 No, his wife needs him Mar 01 12:33:12 * Claudia grins “Someone has to” Mar 01 12:34:16 * Morgan nods Mar 01 12:34:19 quite Mar 01 12:35:09 When are you going? Mar 01 12:35:30 Not sure yet... I suppose it depends when HeinzHarold gets back Mar 01 12:37:47 * Claudia nods Mar 01 12:38:17 Right, I need a bath. See you in a bit Mar 01 12:38:52 * Morgan nods, taking her cup and picking up his own Mar 01 12:41:19 * Claudia strides off back towards the house. The sun is just coming up, but towards the end of May it’s very early still Mar 01 12:42:52 * Morgan stands still, watching the sunrise Mar 01 12:44:21 *it’s nice, though he’s busy, he has purpose. Though he’s leaving her, she’s still -his-. And though his family are dispersed, they’re only a note away. Mar 01 12:46:13 * Morgan sighs, closing his eyes and feeling the sun Mar 01 12:47:15 *it’s warm on his face, the breeze as gently as fingertips smelling of newly opening flowers and the cool lake Mar 01 12:50:57 * Morgan takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly Mar 01 12:52:04 *it’s very calming. there’s bird song too, it looks like it’ll be another hot day Mar 01 12:53:47 * Morgan looks around for somewhere private to practice with his magic Mar 01 12:55:01 At this time of day anywhere away from the house should be fine Mar 01 12:55:47 * Morgan heads away from the house Mar 01 12:57:09 *there’s a lot of rabbits out here as he heads south west past where Claudia’s house will be* Mar 01 12:57:52 * Morgan looks around as he heads for a suitable spot Mar 01 12:58:44 *he finds a good one where the trees aren’t too dense Mar 01 12:59:13 * Morgan spends some time practicing Mar 01 13:02:24 *He notices that not only is it becoming easier and easier, it’s actually starting to feel good in his body in the same way that fighting with Claudia did* Mar 01 13:02:43 * Morgan frowns Mar 01 13:02:46 What the hell? Mar 01 13:04:53 *This spooks a rabbit* Mar 01 13:07:01 * Morgan watches it before going back to practicing Mar 01 13:09:57 *It stays with him. His control is getting even better. It’s so enjoyable that he only realises he’s been at it a while when he notices his power feel a little depleted Mar 01 13:10:38 * Morgan rolls his neck, looking around before making his way back to the house Mar 01 13:12:36 *theres staff around now. No one comments, but he can feel he’s sheathed is sweat from both practises, and his mind is pleasantly calm Mar 01 13:13:09 * Morgan greets them before making fresh coffee and heading up to draw a bath Mar 01 13:14:35 *He can choose the main bathroom or the one in his room* Mar 01 13:15:24 * Morgan heads for the main bathroom Mar 01 13:17:20 *he hears Uinise giggling from within, followed by Claudia shushing her* Mar 01 13:17:39 * Morgan rolls his eyes, heading off toward his room Mar 01 13:18:51 * Claudia is now known as Molly Mar 01 13:19:50 * Molly is sat up up bed already, the sheets below her bump, and she’s rubbing some sort of cream into that taut skin. She smiles “Good morning” Mar 01 13:21:05 Morning love... I'm just going to have a bath Mar 01 13:22:00 * Molly looks him over with a smile “What -have- you been doing?!” Mar 01 13:22:13 Practicing Mar 01 13:23:09 * Molly nods, watching him appreciatively Mar 01 13:23:21 Would you like some help, or some company? Mar 01 13:23:27 Company would be nice Mar 01 13:23:58 * Molly nods, getting out of the bed. Her belly looks bigger today, but she puts a robe on Mar 01 13:25:13 Looks like you've grown... Mar 01 13:26:55 * Molly smiles “Your son has grown...” Mar 01 13:28:17 * Morgan nods, going into the bathroom to start running the bath Mar 01 13:30:03 * Molly follows him, moving the chair so it’s beside the bath, and she gets settled in it Mar 01 13:30:14 Twenty three weeks today. Mar 01 13:30:49 * Morgan nods, watching the water fill Mar 01 13:32:35 * Molly watches him with a smile “He’s almost one foot long, top to toe” Mar 01 13:33:01 Getting big already Mar 01 13:33:20 * Molly nods Mar 01 13:33:39 I’d need two hands to hold him now. Iisn’t that exciting? Mar 01 13:34:29 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:34:30 Definitely Mar 01 13:36:07 Six months soon Mar 01 13:37:09 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:37:10 aye Mar 01 13:38:25 * Molly looks quite relaxed Mar 01 13:38:44 I missed you in the night, you’re gone so early Mar 01 13:39:38 Well, thats just the way of it with the sunrise being the time it is Mar 01 13:41:08 * Molly nods, smiling “The sun has not respect for how much I need your warmth and solidness...” Mar 01 13:42:37 Clearly not Mar 01 13:43:32 * Molly watches him a long moment “no...” Mar 01 13:43:55 What? Mar 01 13:44:47 Is something amiss? Mar 01 13:45:10 Aside from my having to be away, no Mar 01 13:46:14 * Molly nods “It’s necessary, my love, and we’re safe here” Mar 01 13:47:00 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:47:10 Claudia's suggested I take Mainz Mar 01 13:47:54 It is in that direction, I suppose Mar 01 13:48:20 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:48:33 She put it more as being his backwater sort of area Mar 01 13:49:48 * Molly nods Mar 01 13:50:01 I think the area is quite unconnected Mar 01 13:50:48 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:50:49 Sounds it Mar 01 13:52:24 * Molly nods “It will be good in people getting to see their future Graf” Mar 01 13:52:41 Perhaps Mar 01 13:55:20 * Molly smiles sadly “It’s time away, and you want to be here, I know” Mar 01 13:55:42 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:55:43 Aye Mar 01 13:57:14 we’ll miss you, but we will be fine Mar 01 13:57:45 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:57:46 I imagine so Mar 01 13:59:55 * Molly nods. The bath gets deep enough Mar 01 14:00:27 * Morgan turns off the water before checking its hot enough Mar 01 14:01:48 *it’s passable* Mar 01 14:01:59 * Morgan nods a little, getting undressed and into the bath Mar 01 14:03:15 * Molly smiles to herself as she watches him naked Mar 01 14:04:25 * Morgan sets about getting washed Mar 01 14:05:56 * Molly fidgets, reclining more in the chair, and puts her feet on the edge of the bath Mar 01 14:06:12 I wonder if Inga has spoken to Heinzharold Mar 01 14:06:28 About? Mar 01 14:07:49 Anything, my love Mar 01 14:08:17 Oh... no idea I'm afraid Mar 01 14:09:51 * Molly nods, wiggling her toes “I’ll go to see her soon” Mar 01 14:11:47 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:13:03 What can I do to make your leaving easier? Mar 01 14:13:08 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 14:13:19 I don't think there is a way to make it easier. I simply do not want to go Mar 01 14:14:21 * Molly looks sad Mar 01 14:14:42 could someone else go instead? Mar 01 14:15:23 That wouldn't get all... religious? Mar 01 14:16:37 * Molly shakes her head sadly Mar 01 14:16:39 No Mar 01 14:25:51 That rather answers the question then doesn't it Mar 01 14:26:15 * Molly nods Mar 01 14:26:20 I’d come if I could Mar 01 14:26:54 I know love Mar 01 14:28:51 * Molly smiles Mar 01 14:29:25 We’d have had a lot of fun, wouldn’t we? Riding fast, seeing what adventures find us... Mar 01 14:30:29 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:30:31 I expect so Mar 01 14:32:42 * Molly smiles “We’ll have fun when you’re home again. Maybe we can finally see the garden then?” Mar 01 14:33:01 That'd be nice Mar 01 14:35:50 * Molly nods “It would. Maybe we could take a morning, have a picnic, just us?” Mar 01 14:36:16 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:36:17 aye Mar 01 14:37:49 * Molly stands, kissing his forehead Mar 01 14:37:54 I’m going to dress now Mar 01 14:38:42 Alright love, I'll be out soon Mar 01 14:39:40 take your time, my love, I am going before I become too tempted to make free with your person! *she smiles, moving to the door* Mar 01 14:40:45 Alright love Mar 01 14:40:59 * Molly leaves him alone Mar 01 14:41:55 * Morgan gets washed before getting out and drying off Mar 01 14:43:08 *she doesn’t interrupt him, and by the time he’s out she’s in her dress* Mar 01 14:43:16 * Morgan moves to get some clothes Mar 01 14:45:41 *she starts to brush her hair with the vesten brush* I’ll go to Inga once Emil is fed and ready Mar 01 14:46:17 Alright love Mar 01 14:46:21 * Morgan gets dressed Mar 01 14:46:44 How was your night? Mar 01 14:47:15 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 14:47:19 Not great Mar 01 14:48:05 * Molly stops brushing, watching him Mar 01 14:48:12 what happened? Mar 01 14:48:42 Mr Black returned to save you from the pool... within a day you had decided ou were marrying him Mar 01 14:49:42 oh! that’s rather strange Mar 01 14:49:59 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:51:41 * Molly ponders it Mar 01 14:53:14 I was already betrothed then Mar 01 14:53:43 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:53:45 You broke that Mar 01 14:55:32 * Molly nods, watching him Mar 01 14:55:40 Did I get my heart broken? Mar 01 14:55:54 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 14:55:58 You were ecstatic Mar 01 14:57:25 And you were...? Mar 01 14:58:40 not Mar 01 15:00:12 You were concerned it would damage my reputation, or Catherine’s? Mar 01 15:01:06 Not especially Mar 01 15:02:17 * Molly returns to brushing “You’re being reticent, my love. What troubles you so?” Mar 01 15:03:04 I'm just surprised, knowing my feelings, you had to ask Mar 01 15:04:03 * Molly tilts her head “I thought they mostly started when you saved me” Mar 01 15:04:39 Mostly but certainly not entirely Mar 01 15:05:25 It came into focus for you whether you rescued me or someone else did? Mar 01 15:05:44 * Morgan nods Mar 01 15:05:48 Apparently so... Mar 01 15:07:13 * Molly nods “And this morning you are feeling...?” Mar 01 15:07:25 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 15:07:26 Alright Mar 01 15:08:51 Good. *She comes to him* You know you’re my man, I was made for you. Mar 01 15:09:25 And yet, I've seen several instances where that has not mattered Mar 01 15:10:53 * Molly watches his expression closely Mar 01 15:15:39 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 15:16:06 I felt trapped. I pushed Mr Black away, Evie was gone, you were lost to me... I wanted to move on, but Lady Torrington relied on me Mar 01 15:16:23 * Molly nods Mar 01 15:16:52 You would have stayed, for your duty, and to continue your purpose of being with them again Mar 01 15:17:02 Looks that way Mar 01 15:19:03 * Molly nods “I’m sorry you were hurt” Mar 01 15:19:16 It is what it is Mar 01 15:24:45 * Molly sighs Mar 01 15:25:11 it’s not what we would with you away Mar 01 15:26:39 No... Mar 01 15:28:11 it definitely wasn’t blue? Mar 01 15:28:42 No, it wasn't Mar 01 15:30:42 I am unsure where it could go. Perhaps we’ll be lucky and it’ll conclude tonight before you are gone Mar 01 15:32:17 That'd be nice Mar 01 15:33:16 * Molly nods, and moves to kiss him. He can see a little hesitation there, an uncertainty Mar 01 15:33:27 * Morgan kisses her Mar 01 15:34:54 * Molly seems to relax more, gently squeezing his flanks Mar 01 15:35:49 * Morgan pulls away Mar 01 15:35:55 We'd best get the boys up Mar 01 15:36:43 * Molly smiles playfully “Rather than their father...” Mar 01 15:38:10 Indeed Mar 01 15:38:42 Mmm... later, I hope. I just need to put some pins in Mar 01 15:39:29 * Morgan nods Mar 01 15:39:31 Alright love Mar 01 15:40:21 * Molly waits til he’s almost gone before she says “I love you.” Mar 01 15:40:29 And I you blossom Mar 01 15:40:40 I know Mar 01 15:41:55 * Morgan nods, going through to wake the boys Mar 01 15:44:15 *Maggie is up and quietly laying out clothes, but his son’s sleep still Mar 01 15:44:24 Morning Maggie Mar 01 15:45:40 *Maggie curtsies* My Lord Mar 01 15:45:57 * Morgan sets about waking the boys Mar 01 15:48:43 *Varick stretches sleepily in a slow waking, but Emil is immediately bright eyed and wide awake at Morgan’s voice, looking delighted to see him Mar 01 15:49:33 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 15:49:37 Good morning little lamb Mar 01 15:50:16 *Emil tries to sit up, reaching for him* Mar 01 15:50:40 * Morgan picks him up Mar 01 15:50:46 Lets get you changed, hmm? Mar 01 15:51:04 Emil: Vati Mar 01 15:51:25 * Morgan kisses his cheek noisily before moving to get him changed Mar 01 15:52:18 *Emil laughs, and he’s still laughing when he tries to put his hands in his own mess* Mar 01 15:53:30 * Morgan moves his hands out of the way Mar 01 15:53:32 Nuh uh Mar 01 15:54:11 *Emil laughs again, kicking his legs* Mar 01 15:55:25 * Morgan smiles, getting him cleaned up Mar 01 15:55:58 *He’s off toddling as soon as he can, trying to climb up on Varick’s bed Mar 01 15:56:43 * Morgan smiles, going to sit by Varick Mar 01 15:58:42 *Varick looks at his brother before reaching down to lift him onto the bed. The position, the angle, and the size of the toddler would make it impossible for another seven year old, but the strength Morgan has seen in the boy means it is achieved safely Mar 01 15:59:13 * Morgan strokes his hair Mar 01 15:59:18 Good morning Mar 01 16:01:09 *Emil sits on the bed with a flop, grabbing Varick’s bear. Varick lets him* Mar 01 16:01:14 * Molly is now known as Varick Mar 01 16:01:20 Morning Vati Mar 01 16:01:28 How did you sleep? Mar 01 16:02:31 I dreamt I had a big ship, and I had a race with the Bum Man, and I won *Maggie giggles quietly* Mar 01 16:02:43 A big ship? Mar 01 16:03:19 * Varick nods Mar 01 16:03:34 Not as big as the Rose, but bigger than his ship Mar 01 16:04:56 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:05:23 E: Sip Mar 01 16:05:39 Sh... sh... ship... Mar 01 16:06:11 *Emil just grins, fiddling with the bear* Mar 01 16:06:23 He’s just a baby Mar 01 16:06:34 I know, but we help him learn Mar 01 16:06:55 * Varick nods Mar 01 16:07:05 what will we do today, Vati? Mar 01 16:07:27 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 16:07:29 I'm not sure really Mar 01 16:08:34 * Varick nods Mar 01 16:08:44 When can we build a treehouse? Mar 01 16:10:05 Oh not too long I should think Mar 01 16:10:29 * Varick smiles “What do we need?” Mar 01 16:11:03 *The dressing room door opens, and Emil immediately says “Bees?” Mar 01 16:11:10 No, we don't need those Mar 01 16:11:50 * Varick laughs Mar 01 16:12:13 *Molly comes through the door, smiling at the boy’s laughter* Mar 01 16:13:02 Well, ideally, we'd make a plan and have measurements so we can work out what we need Mar 01 16:13:33 *Emil abandons the bear, crawling towards the end of the bed Mar 01 16:13:46 Hmm... how do we do that? Mar 01 16:14:35 After breakfast *he picks up Emil* we'll go look at the trees and see which is most suitable before we make a plan Mar 01 16:15:49 *Emil squeals in protest, trying to escape* Mar 01 16:16:31 Yes, well I don't want you falling off the bed Mar 01 16:16:58 E: Bees! Mar 01 16:17:49 *Molly smiles, coming over and holding out her hands* Oh dear, my little lamb, feeling tetchy are we? Mar 01 16:17:58 He wasn't... Mar 01 16:18:14 He always gets grumpy when Mama comes Mar 01 16:18:25 Just because he wants feeding Mar 01 16:19:28 I don’t get like that when I am hungry! Mar 01 16:21:29 No, I suppose you don't actually Mar 01 16:22:02 Emil reaches for her, so she picks him up. She smiles, kissing all over the little face: Let’s get you sorted, my bonny little man. Mar 01 16:22:51 I don't either... I'm just always grumpy Mar 01 16:22:59 * Varick laughs Mar 01 16:23:08 That’s not true, Vati! Mar 01 16:24:17 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 16:24:21 Some people think it is Mar 01 16:24:47 But what people think doesn’t mean it’s a fact. That’s just an opinion. Mar 01 16:25:58 Thats right Mar 01 16:27:11 *Molly gets settled in the rocking chair he made, and gets into a slightly twisted position so that she can perch Emil somewhat beside her so her belly doesn’t impede his access to her bare breast Mar 01 16:27:42 So it wasn’t true, even if people say it Mar 01 16:28:18 I suppose not Mar 01 16:28:34 That’s a lie then Mar 01 16:29:34 Not exactly Mar 01 16:30:58 * Varick gets up, getting his clothes and starting to dress without help. He’s been doing it a while, but he seems grown up, just as Emil’s attempt at climbing, and Hirschen’s additional growth all seems to be happening fast Mar 01 16:32:52 * Morgan looks a little sad Mar 01 16:35:10 *the others are busy at their tasks. Molly watches the toddler lovingly, holding him close. With her other hand she rubs her bump. She looks happy and content with this closeness with their youngest boys Mar 01 16:35:34 Maggie: My Lord, should I arrange any swimming clothes for today? Mar 01 16:37:21 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:37:23 Yes please Mar 01 16:38:16 *Molly smiles, glancing over* That would be nice, wouldn’t it? Mar 01 16:38:26 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:38:26 Aye Mar 01 16:38:47 * Varick gets his boots on too Mar 01 16:38:55 Can we see the horses, Vati? Mar 01 16:39:08 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:39:09 Definitely Mar 01 16:39:36 * Varick looks over “Mama doesn’t need to come, she can stay with Emil” Mar 01 16:41:05 You don't think Emil would want to see the horses? Mar 01 16:41:25 I think he just wants bees Mar 01 16:41:40 [a bit like Heinzharold!] Mar 01 16:42:06 [indeed] Mar 01 16:42:14 He'll be done with them before long Mar 01 16:42:21 [and occasionally yourself?] Mar 01 16:42:32 when do babies stop feeding? Mar 01 16:43:20 That depends I think Mar 01 16:44:03 * Varick nods Mar 01 16:44:34 It’s okay, when Hirschen comes then they can have one each, but when the next baby comes Emil will have to stop Mar 01 16:44:48 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:44:51 That would make sense Mar 01 16:45:19 It would be better if Mama was a cow Mar 01 16:45:37 *Molly smiles slightly, but says nothing* Mar 01 16:46:08 None of her dresses would fit Mar 01 16:46:59 She could have new dresses, with space for a big udder with four teats! No, six, tears! Mar 01 16:47:12 six teats* Mar 01 16:48:21 * Morgan chuckles Mar 01 16:49:08 M: I’d never fit all those babies on my lap! Mar 01 16:49:23 Good point Mar 01 16:50:09 You’d have to be like a cow, Mama, and the babies could be on the ground underneath you Mar 01 16:50:57 *Molly just nods, but he knows that schooled polite smile and how it conceals her real expression* Mar 01 16:52:08 Right, come on, lets get you sorted for breakfast Mar 01 16:52:38 * Varick nods, going with Morgan Mar 01 16:53:11 I will go to find Inga before breakfast, liebling, but we shall meet you there Mar 01 16:53:22 Alright blossom Mar 01 16:55:07 * Varick goes out, looking in the hall “Where is Bär?” Mar 01 16:55:35 Last I saw he was staying with Inga Mar 01 16:55:44 * Varick nods Mar 01 16:55:48 Okay Vati Mar 01 16:56:15 * Morgan leads him down to the breakfast room, asking some staff to get some milk for Varick Mar 01 16:56:49 *they do so. The breakfast room windows are open, it’s very warm Mar 01 16:57:29 Toasty isn't it Mar 01 16:58:04 I’m glad we’re going to swim! Mar 01 16:58:29 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:58:30 Me too Mar 01 16:59:08 *the milk is brought, and he sees Karlsruhe, Mainz, and Federest walk past the window Mar 01 16:59:18 * Morgan calls to them Mar 01 17:00:03 *They come in to the breakfast room a few minutes later* Mar 01 17:00:34 Gentlemen... Mar 01 17:03:04 *All three bow. Varick watches them. He’s known all three of them for nearly a year now after travelling with them out of Fischler last summer* Mar 01 17:03:49 Whats occurring gentlemen? Mar 01 17:04:25 * Varick is now known as Karlsruhe Mar 01 17:05:11 My Lord, I had the pleasure of speaking to the architect last evening, and the men and I were discussing the location for a guardhouse Mar 01 17:05:39 Enthusiastic, isn't he Mar 01 17:06:57 * Karlsruhe nods “Passionate, my Lord” Mar 01 17:07:28 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:07:32 *There’s a little smirk between two of the serving maids* Mar 01 17:07:46 Where were you thinking for the guardhouse? Mar 01 17:08:00 Near the gates Mar 01 17:09:47 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:09:56 What exotic building technique does he recommend for that? Mar 01 17:11:07 Nothing exotic at all. Everything stable and orderly, nothing decorative at all Mar 01 17:12:41 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:13:42 He wants to know how big you want it Mar 01 17:16:08 Then we need to work out how it will be utilised Mar 01 17:16:44 * Karlsruhe nods “I will be available if you wish a meeting” Mar 01 17:17:22 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:17:43 Perhaps after breakfast before Varick and I go to see the horses... all of you, I think Mar 01 17:17:47 [your mother sends her love. Edward is to get the ferry today, and he says that he anticipates five today?] Mar 01 17:18:05 Yes, My Lord Mar 01 17:19:22 [I don't understand] Mar 01 17:19:24 Very good Mar 01 17:19:39 [nor do I, my love, that’s all he said] Mar 01 17:19:49 * Karlsruhe and the others bow to go Mar 01 17:20:28 * Morgan inclines his head Mar 01 17:20:53 *they leave* Mar 01 17:21:02 I could be a good guard, Vati Mar 01 17:21:08 * Karlsruhe is now known as Varick Mar 01 17:22:24 Its quite boring a lot of the time Mar 01 17:22:56 why? Mar 01 17:23:15 Its a lot of waiting around Mar 01 17:23:41 For monsters? Mar 01 17:24:19 Well, in my case yes, but generally just for people to be a nuisance Mar 01 17:24:31 * Varick nods Mar 01 17:25:00 I could be a guard for Lady Torrington, andI could see Adalbrecht the cat again Mar 01 17:25:54 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:26:15 Last I heard she was very happy with him Mar 01 17:26:41 * Varick smiles Mar 01 17:26:52 When can we see my cousins there again? Mar 01 17:27:09 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 17:27:13 Sadly that could be quite a while Mar 01 17:28:03 * Varick nods Mar 01 17:28:18 Mama can’t do anything because of Hirschen Mar 01 17:28:31 She has to be more careful Mar 01 17:29:13 I do want a baby, but it is more fun when Mama can ride and run with me Mar 01 17:30:05 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:30:09 I know Mar 01 17:30:35 what if we don’t have another baby for a while? Mar 01 17:33:14 Then she'll be able to do the things she used to Mar 01 17:33:30 * Varick smiles, nodding Mar 01 17:34:04 I like that idea. We can go to Uncle Christopher’s and see the aurora Mar 01 17:34:58 That would be lovely Mar 01 17:35:54 * Varick nods Mar 01 17:36:33 *Uinise and Claudia come in. Both of them have wet hair that looks to be air drying* Mar 01 17:38:05 Morning Mar 01 17:39:11 Uinise: Good morning! It’s hot today! Mar 01 17:39:31 *Claudia pulls out a chair for her* Mar 01 17:40:24 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:40:35 Not as hot as Capperlucia of course... Mar 01 17:41:21 *Uinise shakes her head, smiling* No, but it is hot for Eisen! Mar 01 17:41:39 *Claudia blushes slightly, taking her own seat* Mar 01 17:42:02 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:42:04 Definitely Mar 01 17:42:25 C: $shut up$ Mar 01 17:42:34 $I didn't say anything$ Mar 01 17:48:16 Uinise: How was your evening, Morgan? Mar 01 17:48:29 *the two maids get coffee sorted* Mar 01 17:48:39 A little tedious... I don't really get along with Graf Maubourg very well Mar 01 17:48:59 U: Why not? Mar 01 17:49:31 Sometimes people just don't get along very well Mar 01 17:51:14 *Uinise nods* I thought he was boring Mar 01 17:51:27 *Claudia smiles faintly. Varick giggles* Mar 01 17:51:47 He's very set in his ways Mar 01 17:52:13 V: We’re going swimming today! Mar 01 17:52:30 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:52:47 *Claudia looks to Morgan* room for two more? Mar 01 17:53:28 Of course Mar 01 17:54:44 *Uinise looks happy* We can show you the frogs, Morgan. You were away before. Mar 01 17:55:35 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:55:37 Sounds good Mar 01 17:58:05 *this is agreed to be after his meeting. His morning looks orderly and arranged, only then looking a little less peaceful as Molly enters, her dress buttons tight and almost straining where she’s gotten bigger, hard to take his eyes from Mar 01 17:58:32 *Inga is carrying Emil, and both women look cheerful* Mar 01 17:59:15 Morning love Mar 01 18:00:20 Inga smiles at him: Good morning, I hope you’re well Mar 01 18:03:31 * Morgan nods Mar 01 18:03:34 Well enough aye Mar 01 18:08:14 *they all get seated, and breakfast gets served. Molly looks a little distracted and thoughtful* Mar 01 18:08:29 [whats wrong?] Mar 01 18:09:27 * Varick blushes, glancing at him [nothing, I am well] Mar 01 18:09:40 * Morgan nods a little, eating Mar 01 18:12:04 *the others do likewise. he manages to concentrate fairly well, but her little happy smiles and the way her belly touches the table is a definite distraction Mar 01 18:13:37 * Morgan smiles a little, watching the others Mar 01 18:14:31 *The ladies are the most chatty, reminisces of the Capperlucian heat. Claudia watches them* Mar 01 18:16:04 It was a bit too warm for me Mar 01 18:17:02 U: I miss the heat Mar 01 18:17:18 * Morgan glances at Claudia Mar 01 18:17:26 $I could do something about that$ Mar 01 18:18:02 $she’ll be hot enough today$ Mar 01 18:18:29 * Morgan smirks a little Mar 01 18:18:44 $shut up, I said!$ Mar 01 18:19:45 $I didn't say anything$ Mar 01 18:20:00 $you thought it!$ Mar 01 18:20:51 $think you'll find you did$ Mar 01 18:21:21 $oh... shut up$ Mar 01 18:22:32 * Morgan smirks Mar 01 18:23:25 *claudia rolls her eyes* Mar 01 18:24:09 I: Heinzharold is going to leave Baden at ten when the ferry goes, so he should come by three Mar 01 18:25:34 *Molly touches her knee to his beneath the table* [and he’ll have arrived at Hafenlohr by quarter before three] Mar 01 18:26:20 * Morgan nods Mar 01 18:26:26 He'll be glad to be home Mar 01 18:26:52 *Inga nods, smiling* He will Mar 01 18:29:39 * Morgan nods, eating Mar 01 18:31:14 *he notice Molly takes seconds, eating not far off as much as he does. By the time they have finished, she leans back in her seat with a sigh, rubbing her belly. It’s so informal that Inga smiles, watching Morgan Mar 01 18:32:17 Hungry were you? Mar 01 18:32:30 * Varick is now known as Molly Mar 01 18:32:42 * Molly smiles warmly at him “Absolutely” Mar 01 18:33:17 *Uinise whispers something to Claudia, who simply shrugs* Mar 01 18:34:33 * Morgan finishes his coffee Mar 01 18:35:24 * Molly smiles, drinking her own Mar 01 18:35:46 V: Can Mama take me to the lake while you have your meeting? Mar 01 18:36:54 I thought you wanted to see the horses before that? Mar 01 18:37:06 Or shall we do that later? Mar 01 18:41:26 V: I forgot. Horses first Mar 01 18:42:10 Unless we do that later? Mar 01 18:42:27 *Varick shrugs* I don’t mind Mar 01 18:44:05 I'll be quick with Karlsruhe Mar 01 18:44:28 *Varick nods, and everyone gets up* Mar 01 18:44:55 My love, can I speak to you in the morning room before your meeting? Mar 01 18:45:20 * Morgan nods Mar 01 18:45:23 Of course Mar 01 18:46:00 *it’s arranged that the others will wait in the main hall, and so she leads the way Mar 01 18:46:57 * Morgan follows Mar 01 18:47:39 * Molly lets him in Mar 01 18:49:19 * Morgan goes to the middle of the room Mar 01 18:49:32 * Molly shuts the door Mar 01 18:50:22 * Morgan watches her Mar 01 18:51:19 * Molly comes to him with a smile, and goes on her tiptoes to softly kiss and suck at his neck Mar 01 18:51:59 Ummm... whats this about? Mar 01 18:52:26 * Molly speaks softly against his skin “I was just missing the taste of you” Mar 01 18:52:55 * Morgan nods a little Mar 01 18:54:07 * Molly sucks deeper a moment, pressing her body against his. Then she moves just a little so she can see his eyes “You may go now...” Mar 01 18:54:19 * Morgan nods Mar 01 18:54:21 Alright love Mar 01 18:55:05 * Molly frowns ever so slightly and briefly, but still smiles “I will see you at the lake” Mar 01 18:57:20 What? Why do you frown? Mar 01 18:58:06 your mind is elsewhere, I think. Perhaps you are still upset with me about your dream Mar 01 18:59:00 No... you said I could go, so I am... Mar 01 19:00:25 * Molly nods “Alright, my love” Mar 01 19:00:42 * Morgan nods, moving out of the room and heading for his office Mar 01 19:02:03 *Karlsruhe, Mainz, and Federest are there in the hall* Mar 01 19:02:21 * Morgan lets them into the office Mar 01 19:02:34 *before sitting down and ringing for coffee Mar 01 19:04:06 *the others get settled, and coffee is swiftly poured before the maid retreats* Mar 01 19:05:12 * Morgan thanks her before turning his attention to the men Mar 01 19:05:18 Now then... guardhouse Mar 01 19:06:37 * Molly is now known as Karlsruhe Mar 01 19:07:05 How big you have it depends on how many guards. how many guards depends on how much hosting you’ll do, my Lord Mar 01 19:08:13 For the foreseeable future not that much but... with time I imagine it'll end up being fairly regular... though my father does not host must anymore, I have much more work to do with regards to the Freiarrs... Mar 01 19:09:53 * Karlsruhe nods Mar 01 19:10:08 Build it bigger then, rather than expand later Mar 01 19:10:37 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:10:57 I think that'd be most sensible. I'd like you to decide what level of guards we need and let me know Mar 01 19:12:41 * Karlsruhe nods “I would suggest twenty one for now” Mar 01 19:13:22 Twenty one... Mar 01 19:15:08 Yes, my Lord Mar 01 19:15:54 Why? Mar 01 19:18:03 seven at a time, days nights and rest Mar 01 19:18:35 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:18:50 Alright. I suppose before long we need to start looking for them Mar 01 19:19:55 * Karlsruhe nods Mar 01 19:20:34 I would build first, my Lord, but train some of the male staff who are interested in changing roles Mar 01 19:21:01 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:21:04 Good idea Mar 01 19:21:28 * Karlsruhe nods Mar 01 19:24:06 Alright then... I'll speak with Nick about it in due course... however in the meantime, I have to go to Linsbad Mar 01 19:25:19 *Mainz chuckles* I hope you like goat stew, my Lord Mar 01 19:27:15 Better than the purveying smell of cabbage we encountered in Avalon... I do, however, want you to come with me Mar 01 19:27:24 M: Me?! Mar 01 19:28:56 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:28:58 You Mar 01 19:29:38 Mainz looks a bit shifty: I was going to take some supplies to Neukloster, my Lord Mar 01 19:29:59 *Federest and Karlsruhe exchange a slight smile* Mar 01 19:30:40 * Morgan watches him Mar 01 19:30:50 Commendable, I'm sure... Mar 01 19:31:51 *Mainz nods* We could go that way, then across to Aachen, my Lord? Mar 01 19:32:09 * Morgan nods a little Mar 01 19:32:22 I wish to be away for as short a time as possible Mar 01 19:33:33 *He nods* Just a quick one Mar 01 19:33:49 *Federest smiles slightly more* Mar 01 19:34:34 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:36:32 When are you going, my Lord? Mar 01 19:37:00 At the latest, tomorrow morning Mar 01 19:37:24 *they all nod* K: we’ll see to what you need Mar 01 19:38:40 I'd appreciate that Mar 01 19:39:07 Was that all, my Lord? Mar 01 19:39:51 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:39:55 Yes gentlemen, thank you Mar 01 19:40:16 *they all finish their coffee and go Mar 01 19:42:06 * Morgan finishes his coffee, taking the empty cups out before going to join the others Mar 01 19:42:22 *the only one who is missing is Molly* Mar 01 19:44:18 Where's Molly? Mar 01 19:44:48 Inga: She wanted to be ready for swimming, so she went to find her things Mar 01 19:46:18 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:46:29 Alright... well then Varick, shall we go see the horses? Mar 01 19:46:39 *Varick nods* Mar 01 19:46:54 Inga: We’ll waits for Molly and then see you at the lake? Mar 01 19:49:09 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:49:11 Alright love Mar 01 19:50:16 *Varick runs out of the door and out into the sunshine, heading for the stables. As he gets out there, Morgan feels like he’s being watched* Mar 01 19:52:35 * Morgan casts about with his magic Mar 01 19:53:20 *he senses heat upstairs at the window* Mar 01 19:53:57 * Morgan turns to look Mar 01 19:54:28 *Molly waves to him, just as she’d waved in his dream when he’d been admiring her breasts Mar 01 19:54:42 * Morgan frowns a little before waving Mar 01 19:55:13 *she turns away from the window, leaving him to his task* Mar 01 19:56:20 * Morgan turns back toward the stable Mar 01 19:57:40 *Varick runs on up ahead. There’s a couple of staff, but no one looks anxious about his presence, just acknowledging him politely Mar 01 19:59:36 * Morgan greets them Mar 01 20:00:36 *When they get to the stable, they discover that the equine family are out in the paddock, and Varick stands on the gate bars so he can watch the three of them mill around and eat the grass Mar 01 20:00:48 * Morgan watches them Mar 01 20:00:51 They look happy Mar 01 20:01:53 * Karlsruhe is now known as Varick Mar 01 20:01:57 * Varick nods Mar 01 20:02:24 Xantha and Aurora want to make another baby horse. Mar 01 20:03:04 Do they? Mar 01 20:03:11 * Varick nods Mar 01 20:03:45 Horses like to plant the seed Mar 01 20:03:55 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:04:00 So it seems Mar 01 20:04:17 Can we have another foal, Vati? Mar 01 20:05:17 Maybe at some point Mar 01 20:06:17 * Varick nods, looking to be pondering Mar 01 20:06:52 * Morgan watches him Mar 01 20:08:53 Should I tell them not to plant the seed? Mar 01 20:09:57 I think there probably needs to be some time before they have another foal Mar 01 20:10:17 Okay Vati Mar 01 20:11:17 *he concentrates, and Morgan’s neck prickles. It’s possible that Xantha understands from the way he flops onto his side on the ground dejectedly* Mar 01 20:13:17 * Varick looks at Morgan “I think he’s sad now” Mar 01 20:14:04 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:14:08 I just want them all to be safe Mar 01 20:15:05 * Varick nods Mar 01 20:15:35 Why do people who don’t want babies want to plant the seed? Mar 01 20:15:55 * Morgan frowns Mar 01 20:16:00 Like who? Mar 01 20:16:50 Auntie Jarvie and Uncle Grendlik, Or Alice and Uncle Edward. They didn’t want to have a baby, but they must have planted the seed to get a baby Mar 01 20:17:10 Ah, I see... its a bit complicated really Mar 01 20:17:29 I know, Vati. That’s why I am asking you to explain Mar 01 20:18:24 Well... umm... Mar 01 20:19:43 * Varick watches him and then says “You don’t know either! That’s okay Vati, we will find someone to ask” Mar 01 20:20:16 Its just... its not really something you should be thinking about for a few years yet, thats all Mar 01 20:20:24 Why? Mar 01 20:21:25 Because its something for grownups really Mar 01 20:22:26 * Varick nods “Will you tell me when I am older?” Mar 01 20:22:53 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:23:01 Yes, I'll help you understand when you're older Mar 01 20:24:35 * Varick nods, smiling “Okay Vati” Mar 01 20:25:03 * Morgan smiles, putting his arm around the boys shoulders Mar 01 20:26:32 *the boy whistles, and Hope trots right over to him. She’s less ungainly now, still disproportionate but she moves solidly* Mar 01 20:29:09 * Morgan watches her Mar 01 20:29:18 Well aren't you beautiful Mar 01 20:31:43 *She is a very pretty horse, and places her nose in Varick’s face, making him laugh Mar 01 20:32:19 * Morgan laughs Mar 01 20:34:29 * Varick talks to the horse, stroking her face. She watches him adoringly Mar 01 20:35:09 Looks like she loves you Mar 01 20:38:04 * Varick nods, smiling “She is going to be my mount, and when I live in Koln I will ride her through the town, and people will say I am a good Freiarr and have a good horse” Mar 01 20:38:38 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 20:38:41 Good good Mar 01 20:41:50 * Varick nods “And you can ride Xantha with me” *However, with Xantha almost ten, and Varick only seven, at best Xantha would be in his senior years by the time Varick is riding around Koln as its Freiarr Mar 01 20:42:20 Maybe... he's not a young horse anymore Mar 01 20:44:21 * Varick frowns, looking at Xantha “Oh” Mar 01 20:44:45 * Morgan nods looking sad Mar 01 20:45:19 * Varick sighs sadly, leaning against Morgan Mar 01 20:45:56 We just have to make the most of the time we have Mar 01 20:47:19 *when the Big Bad they are due to face could be in as little as fifteen years, it could all be irrelevant anyway. Despite the warmth of the sun, and the warmth of his son, a little chill goes through him* Mar 01 20:49:01 * Morgan closes his eyes, breathing slowly Mar 01 20:49:51 Uhhh, Vati? What is Xantha doing? Mar 01 20:50:11 * Morgan opens his eyes, looking Mar 01 20:51:18 *the big grey horse is behaving very indelicately by rubbing her genitals against one of the feeding troughs Mar 01 20:51:41 Probably got an itch Mar 01 20:52:02 *Varick nods* That’s a bad place to get an itch Mar 01 20:52:14 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:52:15 I agree Mar 01 20:52:27 * Morgan clicks his tongue at Xantha Mar 01 20:53:05 * Varick nods. Xantha glances at Morgan, and then moves away from it. If anything, he looks vaguely shame-faced Mar 01 20:53:47 Come here you big fool Mar 01 20:54:42 *Xantha comes over, and so does Aurora, so lots of fusses are given to all three* Mar 01 20:56:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 01 21:14:07 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client)