**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Mar 16 08:52:13 2026 Mar 16 08:52:13 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Mar 16 08:53:18 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 16 17:55:53 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Mar 16 18:51:07 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Mar 16 18:51:57 Th’ fuck is that? Mar 16 18:51:57 North border of Gottkirchen Mar 16 18:51:57 whatcha goin’ there for? Mar 16 18:51:57 Some religious nonsense going on Mar 16 18:51:57 Awww man! That’s like my third fav’rite sort of nonsense Mar 16 18:52:00 * Morgan nods Mar 16 18:52:02 I know Mar 16 18:52:04 Could be a long trips Mar 16 18:52:06 At least five days I reckon Mar 16 18:52:08 cutting it fine Mar 16 18:52:10 * Morgan nods Mar 16 18:52:12 I might need to meet you on the way Mar 16 18:52:14 * HH nods Mar 16 18:52:16 Hafta see. Claudia coming with you? Mar 16 18:52:18 No... I'm taking Mainz Mar 16 18:52:22 Needed to watch someone juggle did ya? Mar 16 18:52:24 Claudia's job is to keep Uinise safe... and its the right sort of backwater for Mainz to be useful Mar 16 18:52:26 * HH nods Mar 16 18:52:28 Alright man, if that’s what ya want Mar 16 18:52:30 Not really, but its what needs to happen Mar 16 18:52:32 yeah Mar 16 18:52:34 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Mar 16 18:52:36 How’s Molly handled it? Mar 16 18:52:38 She's not happy about it Mar 16 18:52:52 * Molly is now known as HH Mar 16 18:53:04 Like mad, or just a bit sad ‘bout it? Mar 16 18:53:20 Just sad I think Mar 16 18:53:40 I could go, man Mar 16 18:58:36 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 16 18:58:57 No, I know what their worship entails, I have a better chance of reaching them Mar 16 18:59:49 * HH nods Mar 16 19:00:06 least there’s no draw to worry about now Mar 16 19:00:38 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:00:44 Does make it easier to be honest Mar 16 19:02:05 * HH nods Mar 16 19:02:19 When you goin? Mar 16 19:02:47 Tomorrow at the latest Mar 16 19:03:14 * HH nods Mar 16 19:03:38 do m’ best to keep ‘er spirits up Mar 16 19:04:38 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:04:40 I'd appreciate that Mar 16 19:05:16 hang on, you been waiting for me t’ get back? Mar 16 19:05:44 Little bit Mar 16 19:06:03 * HH nods Mar 16 19:06:16 I’m here now if ya need to get off Mar 16 19:06:38 I'm not sure they'd let me to be honest Mar 16 19:08:26 Are you the boss, or is yer wife? *he smirks* Mar 16 19:10:33 * Morgan shrugs Mar 16 19:10:39 I think they've lost enough time with me Mar 16 19:11:01 been busy, have ya? Mar 16 19:13:09 Just never ends man Mar 16 19:13:33 * HH chuckles Mar 16 19:14:21 woulda been simpler if you’da just stayed in Avalon, jus’ you an’ Molly in the cottage? Mar 16 19:14:33 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:14:42 I imagine so Mar 16 19:15:02 instead you got all this! Mar 16 19:16:13 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:17:10 But this is where I should be, working to help people Mar 16 19:17:20 * HH nods Mar 16 19:17:41 Yeah Mar 16 19:19:50 * HH sips his coffee Mar 16 19:20:19 You takin’ a mirror? Mar 16 19:20:29 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:20:31 Planning to Mar 16 19:20:47 makes it easier if you can hear how it’s goin’ Mar 16 19:20:58 Or worse... Mar 16 19:22:23 whatcha mean? Mar 16 19:23:06 If things don't go well, I'll know and won't be able to do a damn thing about it Mar 16 19:24:30 * HH frowns Mar 16 19:25:09 you had any indication in yer dreams that there will be trouble? Mar 16 19:25:43 Not so far Mar 16 19:25:54 * HH nods Mar 16 19:26:35 but when I brought ‘er back from Freiburg I wouldn’ta known that boar mighta been a problem Mar 16 19:27:57 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:27:58 I know Mar 16 19:28:16 think the mirrors are necessary, man Mar 16 19:28:32 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:28:33 I know Mar 16 19:30:05 ‘Sides, Molly can handle pretty much anything Mar 16 19:30:56 Oh I know Mar 16 19:31:31 Won’t stop ya worrying though Mar 16 19:32:16 Would it stop you? Mar 16 19:32:42 * HH chuckles Mar 16 19:32:51 I’d -try-, at least Mar 16 19:33:36 * Morgan nods a little Mar 16 19:35:52 *there’s giggling from the other room, and HH smiles at hearing it* Mar 16 19:37:34 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 16 19:37:37 She's missed you Mar 16 19:38:32 * HH grins “Missed her too, man” Mar 16 19:39:30 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:41:38 Got to speak to her last night, that was nic Mar 16 19:41:42 nice* Mar 16 19:42:23 Amazing how big a difference it can make isn't it Mar 16 19:43:12 * HH nods Mar 16 19:43:44 Coulda talked to her all night, but with Thirteen I don’ wanna tire her too much Mar 16 19:44:35 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:44:37 I know what you mean Mar 16 19:45:28 Molly findin’ it rough now she’s gettin’ big? Mar 16 19:47:43 He's weighing quite a bit Mar 16 19:48:13 Da used to do this thing with liftin’ Ma’s bump when she got big Mar 16 19:49:14 * Morgan nods Mar 16 19:49:18 Molyl showed Otto that Mar 16 19:49:35 You tried it? Mar 16 19:49:52 Not yet Mar 16 19:52:26 * HH nods “Anythin’ gonna need seein’ to while yer gone?” Mar 16 19:53:45 Oh just the usual Mar 16 19:54:29 Yeah, can’t do -that- though Mar 16 19:55:54 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 16 19:56:47 * HH chuckles “You’ll be a bit calmer outta sight anyway, right?” Mar 16 19:59:23 Thats the hope, yes Mar 16 20:00:05 How’s yer garden? Mar 16 20:01:09 Haven't gotten to it yet... Mar 16 20:03:33 * HH nods slowly Mar 16 20:03:41 Everythin’ okay? Mar 16 20:04:12 Just busy man Mar 16 20:05:37 * HH nods “just figured you pair would be champin’ at the bit after how much you talked about it. If you need any help runnin’ this place, I’ll pitch in, man” Mar 16 20:06:09 We were but... them leaving, its upset me Mar 16 20:06:48 worried, or sad? Mar 16 20:07:25 Mostly the latter Mar 16 20:08:25 * HH nods Mar 16 20:09:45 Xantha will enjoy it Mar 16 20:10:47 Aye maybe... he's become a bit reluctant to leave since the foal... Mar 16 20:11:51 Yeah, but Xantha will understand that! *he grins* Mar 16 20:12:40 * Morgan smiles a little Mar 16 20:13:55 *there’s giggling again* Mar 16 20:14:03 I wonder what they're talking about Mar 16 20:14:12 Could ask? Mar 16 20:15:42 * Morgan nods Mar 16 20:15:44 Aye, lets Mar 16 20:16:12 * HH gets up, heading through to the parlour Mar 16 20:19:09 * Morgan follows him Mar 16 20:20:24 *The ladies are sat next to each other, and Emil is nursing. Varick is looking at a book, sat by the window. It’s pleasantly warm, home Mar 16 20:20:43 homely. Mar 16 20:21:29 * HH comes up behind Inga and kisses her crown Mar 16 20:22:20 * Morgan watches them for a moment Mar 16 20:23:05 [is all well, my love?] Mar 16 20:23:30 [yes love, just not looking forward to having to leave Mar 16 20:24:24 [No... Will you set off at dawn?] Mar 16 20:25:41 [I suppose so] Mar 16 20:26:16 *he sees her frown a little* [You wish to leave when the children are in bed?] Mar 16 20:27:26 [I don't wish to but I'm wondering if I should] Mar 16 20:28:06 [Yes...] Mar 16 20:30:39 * Morgan shrugs a little Mar 16 20:31:07 [I suppose the sooner you go...] Mar 16 20:32:23 [in theory yes] Mar 16 20:33:40 [And the children wouldn’t know if you went after bedtime or before they got up] Mar 16 20:34:07 [no...] Mar 16 20:34:50 *Molly strokes Emil’s hair* Mar 16 20:35:04 [If you wish to, That is what we’ll do] Mar 16 20:35:17 [I'll have to think about it] Mar 16 20:38:36 *He gets a little time to whilst Varick reads to them and HH plays on the floor with Emil and Inga. Molly watches them all, and it’s a pleasant hour with his loved ones, aside from the sense of time running through his fingers whilst duty pulls at him” Mar 16 20:39:51 * Morgan watches them quietly Mar 16 20:40:37 *it’s half after four when Varick professes himself hungry, and a little look passes between the couple* Mar 16 20:40:54 * Morgan looks little confused Mar 16 20:41:28 [I suspect we’re about to be in the way] Mar 16 20:42:19 Come on then lad, lets get you some food Mar 16 20:44:14 *Varick gets up, coming to Morgan. Molly tries to lift Emil from the floor, but it looks more challenging than it used to be* Mar 16 20:47:12 Let me, love Mar 16 20:48:50 [Let you love? Always, mon peitit chou...] Mar 16 20:49:24 [you know what I meant] Mar 16 20:49:30 * Morgan moves to pick Emil up Mar 16 20:49:51 *Emil grins, holding his arms up* Mar 16 20:50:16 [of course, but a girl must be allowed some fun now and then] Mar 16 20:50:42 * Morgan picks Emil up, kissing his forehead Mar 16 20:50:48 Come on then boys, lets go get some dinner Mar 16 20:51:55 V: Bye Inga, bye Heinzharold! Mar 16 20:54:05 * HH and Inga follow them out until they’re just stood in the doorway of their cottage waving their friends off Mar 16 20:54:41 * Morgan gives them a wave before walking toward the main house Mar 16 20:56:16 *Varick runs on ahead, and Molly takes Morgan’s free hand. The afternoon is full of sunshine and birdsong* Mar 16 20:56:19 * HH is now known as Molly Mar 16 20:57:00 I will accede to your wishes, my love Mar 16 20:57:24 * Morgan shrugs Mar 16 20:57:29 I'm just... I'm torn about it Mar 16 20:59:58 * Molly nods Mar 16 21:00:11 Stay then, and travel at dawn when you are rested Mar 16 21:01:30 If I am rested... Mar 16 21:02:17 * Molly sighs Mar 16 21:02:46 Perhaps, god willing, tonight will be something easy Mar 16 21:04:04 That'd be nice Mar 16 21:04:33 * Molly squeezes fondly “Maybe a little... risqué?” Mar 16 21:06:24 * Morgan nods Mar 16 21:06:27 I could tolerate that Mar 16 21:07:51 * Molly giggles “That’d be nice”. Varick opens the side door by his office for them Mar 16 21:08:22 * Morgan puts his hand on Varicks head Mar 16 21:08:26 Thank you son Mar 16 21:10:46 *Varick goes on and opens their parlour door where a maid already has the children’s tea ready, so this gets started. Varick has some bread in his mouth when he says “Vahee?” Mar 16 21:12:17 Yes? Mar 16 21:12:40 *He swallows before saying* When do we move to the nursery? Mar 16 21:13:07 Fairly soon I'd think, don't you? Mar 16 21:14:36 V: We are big boys now Mar 16 21:15:51 Certainly getting that way Mar 16 21:16:01 * Molly looks at Emil, brushing crumbs from his face Mar 16 21:16:20 V: Where will Jacques sleep when he comes to our house Mar 16 21:19:12 Before their cottage is ready? Mar 16 21:19:38 V: Yes Mar 16 21:20:21 I'm sure we can find a room for him Mar 16 21:20:41 V: I want him to sleep in my room Mar 16 21:22:02 We'll have to see Mar 16 21:23:55 *Varick nods. He mentions it again when he and Emil are in their beds* Mar 16 21:24:05 V: when can he come? Mar 16 21:25:19 I'm not sure yet Varick Mar 16 21:25:34 *Varick sighs* Okay Vati Mar 16 21:28:58 Hopefully it won't be too long Mar 16 21:29:19 [will you tell him?] Mar 16 21:30:12 * Morgan sighs Mar 16 21:30:22 Varick... I need you to know that I need to go away for a few days Mar 16 21:31:14 V: Why? Mar 16 21:32:08 Somethings going on in Linsbad that I need to go and sort out Mar 16 21:33:05 V: Where is that? Mar 16 21:33:19 Its right at the north border of Gottkirchen Mar 16 21:34:27 V: How long will you be gone? Mar 16 21:37:26 Four or five days at least Mar 16 21:38:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 16 21:45:59 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Mar 16 21:46:46 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 16 21:58:29 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)