**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Aug 4 09:36:48 2026 Aug 04 09:36:48 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Aug 04 13:38:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 04 14:08:54 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Aug 04 16:40:08 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Aug 04 16:40:46 Take a day, brother. Utilise your staff to help with the children, and do the things you enjoy. Square away things with your estates manager this afternoon and let him know you’ll be unavailable unless there is a full-blown crisis tomorrow Aug 04 16:40:46 I'll consider it Aug 04 16:40:46 To be frank, you will want to be at your best before travelling, and especially before being here to politic with our peers Aug 04 16:40:46 * Morgan sighs Aug 04 16:40:48 Alright Aug 04 16:40:50 * Edward nods “your advice to me would be similar, I am sure” Aug 04 16:40:52 Oh probably Aug 04 16:40:54 * Edward nods, looking concerned Aug 04 16:40:56 * Morgan sighs Aug 04 16:40:58 I'll be alright Aug 04 16:41:00 * Edward nods “I will pray for you” Aug 04 16:41:02 * Morgan nods Aug 04 16:41:04 Thank you Aug 04 16:41:08 How are Molly and the children? Aug 04 16:41:10 They're all fine, glad to have me back Aug 04 16:41:12 * Edward smiles “Varick did tell me he was missing you” Aug 04 16:41:50 * Morgan nods Aug 04 16:41:52 He always does Aug 04 16:44:04 Emil too, I imagine Aug 04 16:44:08 * Molly is now known as Edward Aug 04 16:44:22 * Morgan nods Aug 04 16:44:25 aye Aug 04 16:47:42 Mina said Stef is looking forward to seeing you all Aug 04 16:49:58 * Morgan nods Aug 04 16:50:01 I miss her Aug 04 16:51:26 * Edward nods “Mimi says she’s huge” Aug 04 16:52:26 She'll just look it because she's so small Aug 04 16:56:17 * Edward nods “I have not had time to see her myself, I have been kept busy” Aug 04 16:57:37 * Morgan nods Aug 04 16:57:41 I imagine so Aug 04 16:58:12 * Morgan sniffs Aug 04 16:58:17 Potts needs to do the sensible thing Aug 04 16:59:30 Which is? Aug 04 16:59:55 Spend time with a family that actually cares about him... Aug 04 17:00:51 * Edward smiles “Volunteering, brother?” Aug 04 17:01:52 I was thinking mother and father, specifically Aug 04 17:03:42 * Edward nods “I will suggest that, though I predict he will spend much time with Zench “ Aug 04 17:04:21 * Morgan shrugs Aug 04 17:04:22 perhaps Aug 04 17:08:50 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 04 17:46:56 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Aug 04 17:47:39 I was thinking mother and father, specifically Aug 04 17:47:39 * Edward nods “I will suggest that, though I predict he will spend much time with Zench “ Aug 04 17:47:39 * Morgan shrugs Aug 04 17:47:39 perhaps Aug 04 17:48:46 * Molly is now known as Edward Aug 04 17:49:25 My friends will stay with Potts, but His Grace has invited Mimi and I to stay at his house Aug 04 17:50:59 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 04 17:51:10 Probably so you can be pressed into service at a moments notice Aug 04 17:53:35 * Edward nods “It is an honour to serve the Eisenfurst” Aug 04 17:54:10 I'm sure the weight of your task so far has had you brimming with honour... Aug 04 17:55:32 * Edward grimaces Aug 04 17:55:46 It is an experience... Aug 04 17:56:16 * Morgan nods Aug 04 17:56:26 If it weren't for Capperlucia, he wanted us to stay so I could work for him Aug 04 17:57:57 * Edward nods “I do appreciate the blessing of it, but I admit I miss my wife” Aug 04 17:58:27 That'd likely happen regardless Aug 04 18:00:25 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:00:56 I had assumed relinquishing her to social duties would come easily for a man like myself Aug 04 18:01:16 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:02:27 Its just not Aug 04 18:04:44 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:05:21 I had much time with her as we travelled, which was needed Aug 04 18:05:32 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:05:39 And then nobility nonsense gets in the way Aug 04 18:08:02 * Edward smiles slightly Aug 04 18:08:18 It is our duty, if not our joy Aug 04 18:08:30 * Morgan shrugs Aug 04 18:08:39 Have you considered threatening the priests? Aug 04 18:11:20 * Edward frowns “Threaten them?!” Aug 04 18:11:47 Politely, of course Aug 04 18:14:16 Threaten them with what, brother? Aug 04 18:15:37 Oh, nothing, nothing at all but... well, doing priest things so close to his Grace is quite the honour, isn't it... and, I imagine, fairly comfortable... Aug 04 18:16:48 yes... Aug 04 18:18:09 I wouldn't imagine being awkward around the marriage of his daughter would go down too well with him... I cant speak for him, obviously, but would -you- want to keep someone around if they'd caused issues like that? Aug 04 18:21:19 * Edward smiles, nodding slowly Aug 04 18:21:29 very true Aug 04 18:23:20 I also don't imagine the mother churches would look kindly on such embarrassment... Aug 04 18:24:13 Especially if their counterpart is doing their duty... Aug 04 18:24:31 indeed/me nods Aug 04 18:24:39 That'd look -really- poor Aug 04 18:24:59 it really would... Aug 04 18:25:42 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:26:48 I think I’ll be riding to town this afternoon Aug 04 18:27:32 Of course, if you're willing to pay... you could increase your chances of having the desired effect Aug 04 18:28:05 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:28:22 I will speak to Zench about it Aug 04 18:28:45 Have someone get to the other priest ahead of you, tell him how you were shaking hands and smiling, et cetera... Aug 04 18:29:50 * Edward chuckles Aug 04 18:30:09 a pity you aren’t here already, brother Aug 04 18:30:48 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 04 18:30:54 Don't offer them money, incidentally... Aug 04 18:31:27 sizeable donations to the congregation plates Aug 04 18:32:10 I wouldn't... more a suggestion that his Grace would be favourably inclined towards them and their continued service there Aug 04 18:34:01 * Edward nods “I will see how it goes” Aug 04 18:34:41 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:35:24 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 04 18:36:26 what? Aug 04 18:36:27 I'm not bad at a little espionage Aug 04 18:36:49 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:37:47 Did you see Father on his return from Freiburg? Aug 04 18:38:01 No, I missed him Aug 04 18:38:43 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:39:04 I wondered if he had seen Jarvie Aug 04 18:39:23 Aye, they're due here soon Aug 04 18:39:58 * Edward smiles “good, I look forward to seeing them” Aug 04 18:41:36 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:43:08 You’ll all be coming together? Aug 04 18:44:50 Apparently so. I'll be taking more security, though it reduces my ability to act Aug 04 18:45:41 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:46:14 with mother and father joining you at Innesbruck you’ ll be a very large party Aug 04 18:47:28 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:47:33 Worries me a bit Aug 04 18:47:47 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:48:50 I can appreciate that. Ask Father to bring some guards too Aug 04 18:48:59 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:49:03 I'll send word Aug 04 18:49:53 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:50:19 You have Federest and Mainz, Claudia And Heinzharold already? Aug 04 18:50:52 * Morgan nods Aug 04 18:51:02 I'll talk with Karlsruhe about gathering a couple more Aug 04 18:54:38 * Edward nods Aug 04 18:55:04 You’ll want to have some freedom from the duty of it yourself too Aug 04 18:58:28 If I cant unleash the sort of devastation I can wreak, I need more people to actually defend them Aug 04 18:59:17 I meant more that you’ll wish time with your wife *he smiles* I’ve travelled with you two before! Aug 04 18:59:43 Its a bit different with having a younger child Aug 04 19:01:06 why? you’ll have Maggie, I assume? Aug 04 19:01:21 You'll see when its time... Aug 04 19:02:58 We are not so adventurous, I do not anticipate it being an issue Aug 04 19:03:47 I meant more that you'll not want to be away from them that long Aug 04 19:04:41 * Edward smiles Aug 04 19:04:43 I see Aug 04 19:06:28 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:06:57 This will be your last big trip before the birth, I assume? Aug 04 19:08:03 I would imagine so, yes Aug 04 19:09:58 * Edward nods, frowning a little “That’s wise, I think” Aug 04 19:10:51 * Morgan watches him Aug 04 19:10:56 What? Aug 04 19:12:15 Mimi has raised a concern with me about our trip to you in July Aug 04 19:12:54 Oh? Aug 04 19:15:40 * Edward sips his coffee “It was July twenty fourth that her mother and brother died, we are due with you from before Molly’s birthday on the twenty first until after Florrie’s on the twenty eighth” Aug 04 19:17:17 She wishes to stay home Aug 04 19:18:14 No, but she worries how she will feel that day, and whether she will want to be alone Aug 04 19:18:36 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:18:42 Its up to her of course Aug 04 19:19:48 * Edward nods Aug 04 19:20:11 It has been seventeen years, but she still hurts over it Aug 04 19:21:48 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:22:05 Aye, I would expect so Aug 04 19:22:39 It must be the same amount of time for Molly with her sister? Aug 04 19:23:10 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:23:17 All a bit complicated there though isn't it Aug 04 19:26:15 She was much younger than Mimi Aug 04 19:26:57 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:27:04 It really did a number on her mind Aug 04 19:27:36 * Edward nods Aug 04 19:27:51 Is that resolved fully now? Aug 04 19:27:58 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:28:00 Aye, it is Aug 04 19:29:43 * Edward nods Aug 04 19:30:10 I am not sure how best to handle it Aug 04 19:31:00 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:31:03 That is understandable Aug 04 19:32:15 * Edward nods “I think we’ll speak more about it once the wedding is concluded” Aug 04 19:32:39 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:32:43 Thats probably the best idea Aug 04 19:36:06 * Edward nods “I should get ready to see the priests. Leave me a note about your itinerary, I could send DeeDee as far as Koln to supplement your guards” Aug 04 19:37:31 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:37:34 I'll let you know Aug 04 19:38:13 * Edward nods Aug 04 19:38:24 And take the day, brother, truly. Aug 04 19:39:14 * Morgan nods Aug 04 19:39:16 Take care brother Aug 04 19:39:51 * Edward smiles “our love to everyone” Aug 04 19:41:50 And our to Mina please Aug 04 19:42:47 * Edward nods, covering the mirror Aug 04 19:43:00 * Morgan sighs, packing his away Aug 04 19:44:30 *he gets some peace and quiet, though lunch must be due soon Aug 04 19:46:01 * Morgan goes to get some coffee Aug 04 19:47:06 *the kitchen is busy as lunch is prepared, but his little table remains for making his coffee* Aug 04 19:48:01 * Morgan smiles, making use of it before getting out of the way Aug 04 19:49:38 *Frau Arendt comes over* My Lord, can I help you with anything? Aug 04 19:50:59 Just needed some coffee... you know how it is when you return from an assignment Aug 04 19:51:22 * Edward is now known as Arendt Aug 04 19:51:31 * Arendt nods Aug 04 19:51:48 I do, my Lord Aug 04 19:52:25 Just a little... unsettled Aug 04 19:53:58 Colonel Arendt could be the same Aug 04 19:54:16 How did he manage it? Aug 04 19:57:34 * Arendt smiles “Mostly with hard physical work, but he always found time for us to go for a romantic walk beneath the stars” Aug 04 19:57:47 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 04 20:00:08 * Arendt smiles “I’ll get the lunch served, my Lord” Aug 04 20:00:21 Thank you, Frau Arendt Aug 04 20:02:08 * Arendt and some of the others go to do that Aug 04 20:02:23 * Morgan leaves the kitchen, going to sit on the front steps Aug 04 20:03:10 *it’s peaceful out here, and he’s not interrupted until about twenty past when she says [my love?] Aug 04 20:03:22 [I'm on the front steps love] Aug 04 20:04:14 [oh! why? do you want lunch brought to you?] Aug 04 20:05:17 [no its fine, I'll come in] Aug 04 20:06:52 * Morgan gets up, stretching before going inside Aug 04 20:07:45 *HH, Inga, Claudia, Uinise, Molly, and the two boys are already eating* Aug 04 20:08:15 * Morgan takes a seat Aug 04 20:09:35 * Arendt is now known as Molly Aug 04 20:10:05 * Molly smiles “I told Heinzharold he wasn’t allowed to eat it before you came” Aug 04 20:10:52 *Hh smirks* Aug 04 20:11:01 * Morgan nods Aug 04 20:11:03 Probably wise Aug 04 20:11:30 V: We’re going to see the apple trees after quiet hour Aug 04 20:12:36 * Morgan nods Aug 04 20:12:38 Sounds like fun Aug 04 20:13:39 V: You can come with us Aug 04 20:13:51 * Morgan nods Aug 04 20:14:00 I need to speak to Karlsruhe but that can wait til later Aug 04 20:15:46 * Molly watches him “You could got to Karlsruhe in quiet hour...?” Aug 04 20:17:08 I could Aug 04 20:18:27 * Molly watches him a moment longer before returning to eating Aug 04 20:18:44 [what?] Aug 04 20:19:05 *HH starts telling them about the progress that has been made with th building* Aug 04 20:19:18 [you seem distant, my love] Aug 04 20:19:33 [you're the one staring and not saying anything...] Aug 04 20:20:51 * Molly just nods slightly Aug 04 20:21:24 *Emil looks at the bread in his hand before flinging it with a laugh* Aug 04 20:21:47 Well thats not ideal Aug 04 20:22:24 * Molly looks to the toddler “No throwing, Emil” Aug 04 20:22:52 *He Just grins, repeating the “meee” sound Aug 04 20:23:23 * Morgan smiles a little Aug 04 20:26:19 *he’s given more food, but by the time everyone else has finished he’s getting grumpy* Aug 04 20:26:49 I think I’ll take him up and nurse him, my love Aug 04 20:26:57 Alright love Aug 04 20:27:02 * Morgan strokes Emil's hair briefly Aug 04 20:28:14 *Emil beams at him, shoving himself out of Molly’s arms and into Morgan’s Aug 04 20:28:27 * Morgan picks him up Aug 04 20:28:33 Whats gotten into you, hmm? Aug 04 20:31:47 *Emil looks happy* Aug 04 20:31:59 I think he just wanted Vati Aug 04 20:32:17 * Morgan nods Aug 04 20:32:21 Looks that way Aug 04 20:35:06 *Emil cuddles up. The other couples take the opportunity to go their own way, and with a dozing Emil Morgan heads upstairs with Molly and Varick to the boys room Aug 04 20:36:46 * Morgan rocks him gently as he walks Aug 04 20:37:57 *Varick gets the door, then turns back Emil’s sheet. Molly looks the room over thoughtfully Aug 04 20:38:39 * Morgan gently puts Emil down Aug 04 20:39:29 *He sucks his fingers, but looks peaceful Aug 04 20:40:09 * Molly bends down to take off Varicks boots, and soon has him in bed too Aug 04 20:41:06 * Morgan moves to the door Aug 04 20:42:19 * Molly watches the two children a moment before following him Aug 04 20:42:36 Whats on your mind? Aug 04 20:45:32 * Molly watches him “I wondered how you are?” Aug 04 20:46:53 Oh, you were looking round the room like you were considering options Aug 04 20:47:52 I was considering when to move them to the main nursery to start to prepare for -him- *she rubs her belly* Aug 04 20:48:30 * Morgan nods Aug 04 20:48:40 They seem to be fairly ready for the move... Aug 04 20:50:28 * Molly nods “They do not wake us, they’d have more space, and Maggie could have her own room there” Aug 04 20:52:07 * Morgan nods Aug 04 20:52:08 Aye Aug 04 20:52:30 do you feel ready for that? Aug 04 20:52:40 I don't think we have much say in it Aug 04 20:55:03 * Molly nods Aug 04 20:55:16 Tomorrow then, perhaps? Aug 04 20:55:21 * Morgan nods Aug 04 20:55:25 Alright, we'll try it Aug 04 20:55:49 * Molly nods, going to sit on the yellow chair in their room Aug 04 20:56:05 what takes you to Karlsruhe? Aug 04 20:56:39 I want him to arrange some more guards for our trip Aug 04 20:58:01 * Molly frowns slightly “Do we need it?” Aug 04 20:58:47 There'll be quite a lot of us... which limits what I can do Aug 04 20:59:45 * Molly nods Aug 04 20:59:53 I suppose so Aug 04 21:00:20 * Morgan shrugs a little Aug 04 21:00:22 It is what it is Aug 04 21:01:00 * Molly nods Aug 04 21:01:15 If you feel we need security, that is what we should have Aug 04 21:02:14 Its the sensible thing to do... its not just us, and we're going to quite an event so it'd be expected Aug 04 21:03:13 * Molly nods, smiling Aug 04 21:03:23 There will be an image to maintain Aug 04 21:03:31 Indeed Aug 04 21:04:55 * Molly relaxes in the chair a little Aug 04 21:05:02 lots and lots of breeches Aug 04 21:05:36 * Morgan rolls his eyes Aug 04 21:07:12 * Molly smiles “It will be a hard time for you?” Aug 04 21:08:55 I'll just bully people more, it'll make up for having to wear those ridiculous things Aug 04 21:10:36 * Molly smiles “You’ll bear in mind that I do find them very attractive on you, yes?” Aug 04 21:12:22 There's no accounting for taste Aug 04 21:12:25 * Morgan smiles little Aug 04 21:12:31 * Molly giggles Aug 04 21:12:56 I’d prefer you don’t wear them, of course, but that would be -very- scandalous Aug 04 21:13:04 * Morgan nods Aug 04 21:13:06 It would Aug 04 21:13:43 * Molly smiles with mischief Aug 04 21:13:58 Noble weddings do often include Balls, but... Aug 04 21:14:07 quite Aug 04 21:14:25 * Molly nods Aug 04 21:14:50 Will you be going to Karlsruhe now, or would you prefer to lie together a while? Aug 04 21:15:08 No, lets lie together Aug 04 21:15:23 * Molly nods, removing her shoes Aug 04 21:15:36 Like they do after an absence in Capperlucia? Aug 04 21:16:38 * Morgan nods Aug 04 21:18:01 * Molly nods, undressing Aug 04 21:20:22 * Morgan does likewise Aug 04 21:21:17 * Molly smiles, lying down to wait for him, wearing nothing but her rings and a blush Aug 04 21:21:28 * Morgan lies with her Aug 04 21:24:47 * Molly smiles, eye to eye, heart to heart, and her shallowed navel just above his. She watches him fondly Aug 04 21:24:52 I’ve missed you Aug 04 21:24:57 And I you Aug 04 21:25:50 * Molly gently strokes his cheek. He can still smell the balm from earlier, stronger than her scent Aug 04 21:26:07 This is the best place to spend Quiet Hour Aug 04 21:26:30 * Morgan nods Aug 04 21:26:38 The other option was to take a walk in the garden... Aug 04 21:28:25 * Molly smiles “the normal garden, not the special one” Aug 04 21:29:27 Well, the special one but jut for a walk around it Aug 04 21:31:04 * Molly nods “we could have, I did not think of that” Aug 04 21:31:27 * Morgan nods Aug 04 21:32:58 * Molly shrugs a little “we’ll find time” Aug 04 21:34:28 * Morgan nods Aug 04 21:37:32 * Molly kisses him chastely on the lips “one day we’ll make a whole day of it, and you can spend the night in the hammock” Aug 04 21:42:16 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 04 22:02:40 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)