**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jun 7 08:14:22 2026 Jun 07 08:14:22 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jun 07 17:49:32 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 07 17:50:32 * Enndelin nods “He’s looking for a house for us, but he’s also working hard to get started here, don’t worry” Jun 07 17:50:32 I'm not worried. I'll be happy to see the two of you wed and in your own home Jun 07 17:50:32 * Enndelin nods Jun 07 17:50:32 It’ll be nice, but I’ve been enjoying working here too Jun 07 17:50:32 Oh? Jun 07 17:50:36 I like there being a lot of people, and working in the laundry is easy Jun 07 17:50:38 You're being careful with the chemicals, yes? Jun 07 17:50:40 * Enndelin smiles “I am, yes” Jun 07 17:50:42 * Morgan nods Jun 07 17:50:44 good Jun 07 17:50:46 * Enndelin excuses herself when someone calls her to work Jun 07 17:50:48 * Morgan puts his things away before going looking for Molly Jun 07 17:50:52 * Enndelin is now known as Molly Jun 07 17:50:54 * Molly is found in Varick and Emil’s room with the boys and Inga. She’s sat on the floor stacking bricks with them. She looks happy and relaxed, one hand gently rubbing her bump Jun 07 17:50:55 Ladies... Jun 07 17:51:34 * Molly looks up with a smile “Liebes herz...” Jun 07 17:51:48 *Inga smiles, watching the two of them* Jun 07 17:52:51 *Emil gets up, toddling over to Morgan, and Varick takes the chance to stack blocks rapidly without the smaller hands to knock them down Jun 07 17:53:13 * Morgan picks Emil up Jun 07 17:53:18 Hello little lamb Jun 07 17:54:17 *Emil babbles, trying to get his hand into Morgan’s clothes* App? Jun 07 17:56:05 App? Jun 07 17:57:04 V: He thinks you have an apple somewhere Jun 07 17:57:41 Oh... no, I don't Jun 07 17:57:45 [are you alright?] Jun 07 17:58:10 *Inga looks at Morgan* Should I ring for the children’s tea? Jun 07 17:58:21 [aye, just something we need to talk about, but it can wait] Jun 07 17:59:14 * Molly smiles faintly but doesn’t look up [I am sure Inga could handle it here] Jun 07 17:59:39 [its nothing like that] Jun 07 18:00:22 [A pity, my love] Jun 07 18:01:07 [aye] Jun 07 18:01:16 * Molly looks to Inga “If you would, please. I imagine Heinzharold is at a loose end now that Morgan is indoors again” Jun 07 18:02:25 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:02:30 I expect so Jun 07 18:03:09 *Inga looks unsure* I could go to him, if you don’t need me here...? Jun 07 18:03:54 * Morgan smiles Jun 07 18:03:56 Its fine love Jun 07 18:04:43 *Inga looks to Molly, who nods* M: Go on, go and enjoy yourselves Jun 07 18:05:01 *Inga smiles, ringing the bell before going Jun 07 18:06:26 * Morgan bounces Emil Jun 07 18:07:23 * Molly pats Varicks head before trying to stand. The boy laughs Jun 07 18:07:37 V: Mama! you can’t get up now! Jun 07 18:07:51 * Morgan smiles, going to help her Jun 07 18:07:56 Need to keep that in mind Jun 07 18:08:57 Molly lets him help: It’s not that I’m too big, but my bottom has gone numb! Jun 07 18:09:20 *Varick giggles at this, which makes Emil laugh* Jun 07 18:09:53 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:10:00 Sitting on the floor will do that Jun 07 18:13:16 * Molly nods, getting up to move them through to the parlour for food. Varick goes in, picking up Captain Ulysses Jun 07 18:13:36 * Morgan carries Emil through Jun 07 18:13:52 * Molly looks to Morgan “Varick was asking when they can move to the nursery Jun 07 18:14:36 Oh really? Jun 07 18:15:47 V: Then we will be ready for when Jacques comes Jun 07 18:16:22 I see, I see Jun 07 18:17:13 * Molly nods “There’s space for Maggie to have her own room there too” Jun 07 18:18:46 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:18:47 Good idea Jun 07 18:19:20 V: Then we will be big boys Jun 07 18:20:01 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:20:05 Yes... you will... Jun 07 18:21:32 V: Then Hirschen will have my room now, and then when he’s a big boy my next brother will have it Jun 07 18:22:53 Very forward thinking Jun 07 18:24:12 * Molly smiles “Varick, tell Vati what you told me” Jun 07 18:24:51 V: My other brother is going to run really fast, and his boat for the lake will be black Jun 07 18:25:43 What makes you say that? Jun 07 18:26:54 V: Just a dream I had Jun 07 18:27:12 Interesting Jun 07 18:28:28 * Molly nods Jun 07 18:28:35 it is, isn’t it? Jun 07 18:28:56 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:28:59 very Jun 07 18:30:24 *they’re interrupted by the food, and then the bath times. She lets Morgan take the lead with his sons, letting him get back to the domesticity his travel had taken him from. She nurses Emil as Morgan puts Varick to bed Jun 07 18:30:47 * Morgan strokes Varicks forehead Jun 07 18:30:56 V: Can you tell me a story? Jun 07 18:31:38 Oh, what sort of story? Jun 07 18:32:08 V: Something about when you were a boy Jun 07 18:34:18 * Molly rocks the chair quietly “Mauschen, Vati must be tired, shall we have stories tomorrow and cuddles tonight?” Jun 07 18:35:37 Its alright... one time, sailing back from somewhere, though I don't remember where, my father couldn't find me when it was time to leave the ship... they scoured the whole ship, twice, but no sign of me at all... Jun 07 18:36:59 V: Did you go overboard? Jun 07 18:37:16 No, I was hiding so I didn't have to get off the ship Jun 07 18:38:25 V: Where did you hide? *he hugs his bear, eyes closing* Jun 07 18:39:47 I was in the crows nest... I'd climbed up and hidden there all by myself Jun 07 18:40:26 V: That’s a long way up Jun 07 18:41:14 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:41:16 Yes it is Jun 07 18:41:37 V: how long... did you stay...? Jun 07 18:42:31 Hours. We were in dock so they didn't have anyone up there, and no-one thought a boy would do that Jun 07 18:42:48 V: who... found... you? Jun 07 18:43:59 Ah, well, when I saw how scared my mother was, I felt bad and came down Jun 07 18:44:37 *Varick nods sleepily* Jun 07 18:46:22 * Molly quietly gets up, putting Emil in his crib Jun 07 18:48:05 * Morgan bends, kissing Varicks forehead Jun 07 18:48:13 Sleep well my little man Jun 07 18:48:55 *the boy just smiles slightly* Jun 07 18:49:10 * Morgan stands up, watching him Jun 07 18:50:40 *he seems to be fast asleep, as is Emil Jun 07 18:50:51 * Morgan nods a little Jun 07 18:52:01 * Molly smiles, coming to him Jun 07 18:52:10 Two of three, fast asleep Jun 07 18:54:42 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:55:23 * Molly speaks quietly to Maggie when she comes in before going to their own room Jun 07 18:56:36 * Morgan nods to Maggie before following Molly Jun 07 18:58:26 * Molly looks around the room before going to sit in the big yellow chair, knees together, hands in her lap Jun 07 18:58:35 You wish to speak to me? Jun 07 18:59:35 * Morgan nods Jun 07 18:59:41 About the maternity book... Jun 07 18:59:54 * Molly looks confused Jun 07 18:59:58 uhh yes? Jun 07 19:00:07 What confuses you? Jun 07 19:00:33 I thought it was to be about why you’ve been distant, struggling to settle back in Jun 07 19:01:52 No... I think thats just nightmares and being weary Jun 07 19:02:03 * Molly nods solemnly Jun 07 19:02:34 With that dream you had, about things being “perfect “, I thought that might be why Jun 07 19:03:31 * Morgan shrugs Jun 07 19:03:53 I'd be lying if I said it doesn't bother me Jun 07 19:05:08 * Molly watches him Jun 07 19:05:30 You are feeling a displaced anger? Jun 07 19:05:48 No, I don't think so Jun 07 19:07:27 Then what, my love? Jun 07 19:08:23 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 07 19:08:26 I don't want to Jun 07 19:08:38 Don’t want to what? Jun 07 19:09:09 I don't want to talk about it Jun 07 19:09:48 * Molly nods, getting up to pour a glass of water Jun 07 19:09:56 So, the maternity book? Jun 07 19:11:14 Karlsruhe has spoken to me... he is concerned about the impact of it on our reputation Jun 07 19:11:44 * Molly frowns Jun 07 19:11:59 it’d be alright, surely? It’s -Medicine- Jun 07 19:12:54 He thinks to those less open minded, it'd come off as some inappropriate interest in women's nethers... Jun 07 19:13:42 * Molly looks upset Jun 07 19:13:54 But it’s important! It could save lives! Jun 07 19:14:19 I know... I'm thinking my way through an idea Jun 07 19:14:42 * Molly nods a little, but says nothing Jun 07 19:16:27 I think... I have the address of a doctor who, as I recall, believed there is a better way to care for expecting mothers and their children... Jun 07 19:17:49 * Molly nods briefly “Yes, DeGraaf, you said. From Delft.” Jun 07 19:18:36 * Morgan nods Jun 07 19:18:45 Perhaps we can sponsor him and put the work in his hands... Jun 07 19:19:31 Mmm, perhaps Jun 07 19:19:59 * Morgan nods Jun 07 19:20:54 Was that all? Jun 07 19:21:10 * Morgan sighs Jun 07 19:21:12 I suppose so Jun 07 19:21:32 * Molly nods “I am going to clean up for dinner” Jun 07 19:22:23 Alright love Jun 07 19:22:55 * Molly goes to the dressing room to collect a dress, then takes it into the bathroom Jun 07 19:23:06 * Morgan sighs, sitting on the bed Jun 07 19:25:18 *he hears the water running, and the sounds of undressing Jun 07 19:25:39 * Morgan stretches, making his back crack Jun 07 19:30:38 *she’s in there about twenty minutes. When she emerges she looks freshly made up, a new light yellowy dress with embroidered lavender sprigs on. It looks lightweight and summery, linen that has a sash above her bump Jun 07 19:31:30 Thats nice Jun 07 19:32:01 * Molly nods “Thank you, it was made in Kiev” Jun 07 19:32:14 Oh? Jun 07 19:33:25 I sent my measurements. Now that I am almost six months along, it made sense to have something cool that will see out these last few months Jun 07 19:36:36 * Morgan nods Jun 07 19:36:38 Definitely Jun 07 19:37:26 * Molly nods “I have finished in the bathroom now if you wanted it” Jun 07 19:37:54 I suppose I best had Jun 07 19:38:55 * Molly nods “I will be in the drawing room. I’ll ask them to make some coffee?” Jun 07 19:41:20 please Jun 07 19:41:34 * Molly nods, letting herself out Jun 07 19:47:30 * Morgan goes to get washed and changed Jun 07 19:48:47 *The bathroom smells like rosewater and her. Mixed in with her blue dress is the hot pink lingerie she’d worn that day she can back from Freiburg, where her newly emerged bump was framed by the bright lace Jun 07 19:49:26 * Morgan smiles a little, washing up before moving to get redressed Jun 07 19:50:52 *he manages this without incident, not seeing anyone until he gets to the drawing room where he hears Molly laughing* Jun 07 19:51:32 * Morgan smiles, walking in Jun 07 19:53:42 * Molly ‘s sat on a couch with HH, and he’s grinning Jun 07 19:54:23 HH: Thought he might bat for the other team a’ first, truth be told Jun 07 19:54:41 That that fella you kissed? Jun 07 19:55:32 * Molly giggles more Jun 07 19:55:51 *HH scowls at him* No, Rosie, you prat Jun 07 19:56:19 ah Jun 07 19:57:51 * Molly smiles at HH Jun 07 19:58:07 When did you know he was normal? Jun 07 19:59:17 *HH chuckles* Gotta be the time he was so busy lookin’ at a lassie’s chest he walked right into the side of a barn Jun 07 20:00:30 -really- distracted then Jun 07 20:00:39 * Molly giggles Jun 07 20:01:08 HH: Oh yeah... Got a bloody nose and e’rything Jun 07 20:03:03 * Molly smiles “I’m definitely going to have to tease him about that!” Jun 07 20:04:18 * Morgan frowns briefly, going to look out the window Jun 07 20:04:39 HH chuckles: Yeah, he’ Jun 07 20:05:18 he’ll love that! Gonn’ be a squeeze fitting us all in in Innesbruck Jun 07 20:05:39 All arriving at once? Jun 07 20:06:12 Jarvie and the Rosenkrantzs should arrive here just before we go, so we can all travel together Jun 07 20:07:00 * Morgan nods a little Jun 07 20:07:03 alright Jun 07 20:08:33 HH: Gonn’ be busy travels for sure. Keep all the lassies busy with gossipin’ an’ outta our hair Jun 07 20:09:35 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:10:09 * Molly slaps Heinzharold’s arm gently “That’s rude! You love us being in your hair!” Jun 07 20:10:56 *HH makes a theatrical wince* Oww! Man, yer woman’s got a mean slap on her! Jun 07 20:12:06 You're just a wuss Jun 07 20:12:44 HH: gonn Get my lil darlin to rub it better Jun 07 20:13:22 * Molly smirks a little before she says “yes, but what about your arm?!” Jun 07 20:13:37 * Morgan sniggers Jun 07 20:14:40 *HH laughs, slinging his arm around Molly’s shoulder* That’d be tellin... Jun 07 20:17:08 * Molly nods, looking relaxed. HH looks to Morgan “Asked ‘em to do you rabbit, figured you’d want the same as ya normally eat on the road” Jun 07 20:17:25 Rabbit? Jun 07 20:17:54 HH: Yeah, y’ know, furry, big ears, breeds like mad” Jun 07 20:18:29 Uh huh Jun 07 20:19:32 HH: Tha’s What ya norm’ly eat at the roadside Jun 07 20:19:38 Is it Jun 07 20:19:59 * Molly is clearly not picking up on any innuendo, even with HH smirking Jun 07 20:21:29 HH: Oh Yeah, real easy to catch, get it hot through, you can even eat it the next day too if you’re careful Jun 07 20:21:52 * Morgan nods a little Jun 07 20:23:56 I don’t think it’s really rabbit Jun 07 20:24:14 No... Jun 07 20:26:07 * Molly looks to him “It should be beef tonight, that is the planned menu” Jun 07 20:27:36 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:27:38 That'll be nice Jun 07 20:28:17 *HH nods* Anything’s better’an fish Jun 07 20:28:30 * Morgan shrugs Jun 07 20:28:32 I don't mind fish Jun 07 20:30:50 *Inga comes in. HH immediately gets up to go to her, wrapping his arms around her. Molly watches them with a smile Jun 07 20:31:06 * Morgan moves to sit beside her, putting his arm around her waist Jun 07 20:33:52 * Molly watches him a moment, then leans against him. This close the rosewater scent of her is pleasant and familiar, but around the edges of it is that pregnant scent that catches his attention Jun 07 20:34:57 * Morgan squeezes her a little Jun 07 20:35:57 * Molly blushes, then averts her gaze with a little smile Jun 07 20:39:50 Whats been happening while I've been gone? Jun 07 20:41:06 * Molly shrugs a little Jun 07 20:42:25 We’ve been outside to play, been to the village... Your Father brought them some chocolate Jun 07 20:43:13 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:44:34 * Molly speaks quietly Jun 07 20:44:50 And you? What has kept you entertained on your rides? Jun 07 20:45:15 It varies Jun 07 20:45:50 * Molly watches him a moment before nodding. Then she looks to the couple Jun 07 20:46:09 they’re going to get some chickens when we come back from the wedding Jun 07 20:46:23 Do they have to? Jun 07 20:47:12 Apparently they do Jun 07 20:47:46 Didn't learn from Henrietta then Jun 07 20:49:38 * Molly smiles “So it seems. Still, it’s nice for them to really make their mark on the place” Jun 07 20:50:25 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:50:27 aye Jun 07 20:52:08 * Molly nods, sipping her coffee. The smell of this overrides the faint pregnant scent Jun 07 20:54:38 * Morgan stretches Jun 07 20:54:41 I'm glad to be home Jun 07 20:55:16 * Molly moves away “Sorry” Jun 07 20:55:42 * Morgan shakes his head, pulling her back Jun 07 20:55:59 Just a bit of muscle ache Jun 07 20:56:53 * Molly moves closer “I could fix it” Jun 07 20:57:18 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:57:23 You could... I'm ok though Jun 07 20:57:56 As you wish then, liebling Jun 07 20:58:30 * Morgan nods Jun 07 20:58:34 Maybe in a little while Jun 07 20:58:59 * Molly nods “I’ll not be busy tonight” Jun 07 20:59:46 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:02:36 HH: Thought Claudia And Uinise would be down by now Jun 07 21:04:09 $probably are$ Jun 07 21:05:11 *HH smirks* $wouldnt surprise me$ Jun 07 21:05:42 * Morgan nods a little Jun 07 21:07:11 *HH doesn’t get chance to gesture back, because the two women join them just before the dinner bell is rung. The others file out, leaving Molly and Morgan on the couch. She looks to him “Are you ready?” Jun 07 21:07:31 * Morgan nods Jun 07 21:07:35 Aye, I'm famished Jun 07 21:09:31 * Molly nods, standing up with a little twist and pushing off from the back of the couch, making her belly prominent a moment Jun 07 21:09:37 Let’s eat then Jun 07 21:09:49 * Morgan smiles a little, standing Jun 07 21:10:38 * Molly takes the opportunity to ambush him with a kiss to the neck before moving out of arms reach Jun 07 21:13:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 07 21:35:11 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)