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Varick is riding with Morgan, and looks at the house Jul 13 13:30:14 * MollyK is now known as Varick Jul 13 13:30:20 This is my house Jul 13 13:30:36 * Morgan nods Jul 13 13:30:37 Yes it is Jul 13 13:31:32 I have to live here on my own one day Jul 13 13:31:55 One day, but not for a long time... Jul 13 13:32:07 * Varick nods Jul 13 13:32:11 Papa? Jul 13 13:32:33 Yes? Jul 13 13:32:36 If this is my house, why don't I have any cats? Jul 13 13:33:21 Probably because lady Eldreitch didn't like them... or something like that Jul 13 13:33:34 How long do cats live? Jul 13 13:34:15 Somewhere between seven and ten years I think Jul 13 13:34:50 So if I get cats now, their babies will be here when I have to live here? Jul 13 13:35:35 *A groom starts handing the ladies out of the carriage, and HH starts helping him take the horses* Jul 13 13:37:24 I don't think that's a good idea... because we're not here to look after them, it'd be better to get some when you live here won't it Jul 13 13:40:08 * Varick sighs Jul 13 13:40:22 Can I have another cat on the ship? Jul 13 13:41:22 I don't think Captain Ulysses would like that Jul 13 13:41:46 What about when we have a home? Jul 13 13:43:09 Maybe... we'll have a talk to your mama about it Jul 13 13:44:15 Why do we have so many houses but no home? Jul 13 13:45:21 *the groom comes to take their horse* Jul 13 13:46:13 * Morgan helps Varick down before handing the horse over Jul 13 13:46:34 I don't think that's the case... I do have a home, I just don't live there at the moment Jul 13 13:48:21 Where? Jul 13 13:48:37 My fathers house... Jul 13 13:48:55 I had a home with Dietlinde and Jana, but that's gone now Jul 13 13:48:55 But that is his home, not yours Jul 13 13:49:39 Where my Grandpa lives now, that's where you used to live. Jul 13 13:50:19 * Morgan nods Jul 13 13:50:38 Its his house, but its my home... just like Sudlachenburg will always be my home Jul 13 13:51:02 What if he moved away? Jul 13 13:51:43 I don't think he would... its his home too Jul 13 13:52:00 * Varick gets helped down by the groom. Bauer and Frau Kinner are on the doorstep waiting for them all to come in Jul 13 13:52:08 Where is my home? Jul 13 13:52:35 Where do you feel at home? Jul 13 13:54:07 This was my home, then my Daddy died, so Lady Eldreich made me live in Innesbruck, and then in Sudlachenburg. Then we lived in lots of inns and houses. Then I lived in the cottage. The only place we stay very long is the ship. Maybe that's my home now? Jul 13 13:54:36 * Varick watches up at Morgan Jul 13 13:55:01 Maybe... I rather think my home is wherever you and Molly are... Jul 13 13:55:22 Even if we lived in Vodacce? Jul 13 13:56:28 Lets not go crazy.... Jul 13 13:57:07 G: Take your horse, your Excellency? Jul 13 13:57:56 * Varick looks around "It's getting dark. We should see the graves now" Jul 13 13:58:29 * Morgan nods Jul 13 13:58:30 Alright Jul 13 14:03:02 *After taking ten minutes to get settled, they go out through the archway to the graveyard. It's a far cry from when he saw it with Molly on their honeymoon when she was sparkly and her singing had drawn wild animals to placidly sit around her, the day very warm. But in his mind's eye he can recall it, the red fox cub asleep on her lap that he Jul 13 14:03:03 petted Jul 13 14:03:50 * Morgan holds Varicks hand quietly Jul 13 14:04:54 * Varick walks with his head down, trudging through the cold grass to the black marble headstone Jul 13 14:05:36 You don't have to do this if you don't want to Jul 13 14:05:58 I do Jul 13 14:06:22 * Morgan nods Jul 13 14:06:25 alright Jul 13 14:09:44 *they stop at the grave. The engraving of March 13th, 1669 reminds Morgan that Varick's loss is still quite recent, only twenty one months ago. The falling light, cloudy day, and stone graves means everything looks more like a pencil and charcoal sketch, colours faded or washed away Jul 13 14:10:30 * Morgan crouches down, putting his arm around the boy Jul 13 14:11:32 I thought it was bigger Jul 13 14:11:52 * Morgan nods Jul 13 14:11:57 That's not unusual... Jul 13 14:12:07 * Varick nods Jul 13 14:13:03 * Varick just looks quietly for a few minutes Jul 13 14:13:29 Do you think he would have wanted Lady Eldreich buried with him? Jul 13 14:14:56 I don't think so, no Jul 13 14:15:15 But didn't he love her sometimes? Jul 13 14:15:58 I'm sure he did but... he adored you, and he would've been horrified at the things she's done, the way she's treated you Jul 13 14:16:06 * Varick nods Jul 13 14:16:29 But if she had been kinder, I would have had to stay with her, and she wasn't my mother Jul 13 14:16:55 No, that is true Jul 13 14:17:55 If my Daddy was a ghost, I could talk to him like Auntie Jarvie talked to her mother Jul 13 14:18:53 * Morgan nods Jul 13 14:19:02 I suppose so Jul 13 14:20:47 * Varick nods Jul 13 14:22:29 * Morgan waits quietly Jul 13 14:23:11 But I would help him go to heaven Jul 13 14:23:38 I think the fact he is not a ghost shows he is already at rest, don't you? Jul 13 14:24:41 * Varick nods Jul 13 14:24:52 He didn't want to stay Jul 13 14:25:17 No Jul 13 14:27:57 I don't know if I am sad because of that Jul 13 14:28:35 I know what you mean... but there is another way to look at it Jul 13 14:28:44 Is there? Jul 13 14:29:32 That he felt so well loved by you that he didn't have anything he needed that kept him here Jul 13 14:32:25 Is that what you feel too? Jul 13 14:33:05 * Morgan nods Jul 13 14:33:18 * Varick nods too Jul 13 14:33:57 Crusader is sad that my Daddy died when he was supposed to look after him Jul 13 14:34:20 * Morgan nods Jul 13 14:34:28 I can understand that Jul 13 14:36:47 My Daddy didn't know about the man in black with the gun Jul 13 14:37:24 No, I didn't think so Jul 13 14:38:24 Why did he do that? Jul 13 14:39:50 The man in black? Jul 13 14:40:04 * Varick nods Jul 13 14:40:22 * Morgan sighs Jul 13 14:40:25 Because he was told to Jul 13 14:42:21 Who told him to? Jul 13 14:43:14 Why do you need to know that? Jul 13 14:44:49 Because I want to understand why someone wanted to take my Daddy away Jul 13 14:45:30 * Morgan sighs Jul 13 14:45:50 There's usually a couple of reasons... anger or power... and in this instance it was both Jul 13 14:46:11 But that's not fair. My Daddy did nothing wrong Jul 13 14:47:37 But what you or I think isn't always what others think... I know there are people who think I'm horrible and mean, but you wouldn't agree with that Jul 13 14:48:19 * Varick shakes his head Jul 13 14:51:04 * Varick looks at the grave Jul 13 14:51:12 I thought I would be sadder Jul 13 14:51:53 * Morgan nods Jul 13 14:51:55 That's ok Jul 13 14:52:06 Does that happen? Jul 13 14:52:42 That it doesn't make you as sad as it used to? Yes, it does... it helps if you're surrounded by people who love you Jul 13 14:52:50 * Varick nods Jul 13 14:53:13 My Daddy wouldn't have let me be friends with Rickon and Jacques. Jul 13 14:53:37 No, he wouldn't Jul 13 14:54:14 Why do you let me? Jul 13 14:56:15 Because its important for you to have friends and to see that common and noble children aren't so different Jul 13 14:56:29 Why is that important? Jul 13 14:57:13 Which part? Jul 13 14:58:08 Seeing we are like each other Jul 13 14:58:54 Because when it comes time to rule, you understand their needs better, their feelings... and it stops you getting too arrogant Jul 13 15:00:39 What is arrogant? Jul 13 15:01:20 Its when you think you're better than everyone else Jul 13 15:05:11 Oh... okay Jul 13 15:05:32 * Varick nods a little "where are my mother and sister?" Jul 13 15:05:57 * Morgan nods in a direction Jul 13 15:05:59 Just over there Jul 13 15:07:05 * Varick heads in that direction. A grave catches his eye, it's a pale grey, but what catches his attention is the carved picture of a ship Jul 13 15:07:36 * Morgan takes a look at it Jul 13 15:12:11 *It is the grave of Vaugn Eldreich, Father to Lisette and Etelka, where Molly and Morgan's lines join, and Son of Stefan and Edelweiss Eldreich (nee Niedersachsen), who were Varick's great-great-great-grandparents, and where the Koertig, Rosenkrantz, and Eldreich lines join the Niedersachsen legacy, and from there very distantly to the Hapsburgs. Jul 13 15:13:13 *he is the one the Nibelungen say Morgan, Seb, and Molly all get the love of sailing from* Jul 13 15:13:42 * Morgan smiles briefly before following the boy Jul 13 15:14:27 * Varick is directed to the graves marked with plain crosses, one large, one small Jul 13 15:14:45 Why don't they have proper stones? Jul 13 15:15:03 * Morgan sighs Jul 13 15:15:05 A few reasons Jul 13 15:16:16 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 13 15:18:15 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 13 15:37:06 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 13 15:42:41 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 13 15:42:54 * MollyK is now known as Varick Jul 13 15:44:53 Why? Jul 13 15:46:18 Well, at the time you didn't know that Lady Eldreitch wasn't your mother... and if we put proper headstones for them, saying who they are and what they are to you then it wouldn't be long until everyone knew Jul 13 15:47:21 But we can do it now Jul 13 15:48:26 I want you to think about it... people will probably talk about your father in not very nice ways for having a child with someone when he was already married... and then pretending you were Alarice's son... Jul 13 15:49:03 * Varick nods Jul 13 15:49:34 But she was his Good Friend, and people have bBies with their Good Friends Jul 13 15:50:03 But they don't pretend they're someone else baby Jul 13 15:51:36 * Varick nods Jul 13 15:51:42 Okay, Papa. Jul 13 15:52:01 I will support you no matter what you decide Jul 13 15:52:22 *the sun has started to set* Jul 13 15:52:28 I know, Papa. Jul 13 15:52:48 [I have something you may wish to see] Jul 13 15:52:54 [what?] Jul 13 15:53:05 [some paintings] Jul 13 15:53:23 Shall we go in and get something to eat before we carry on? Jul 13 15:53:38 * Varick nods, walking back Jul 13 15:53:48 Why aren't we sleeping here? Jul 13 15:54:12 Because we've not got long to get to Graben for Edwards wedding, and if we stop, we'll be late Jul 13 15:54:29 Oh, okay. I can sleep in the carriage Jul 13 15:54:40 Yes, you can Jul 13 15:54:42 * Morgan smiles Jul 13 15:55:01 We can't all sleep in there Jul 13 15:55:11 No, the rest of us will sleep when we get to the inn Jul 13 15:55:23 * Varick nods Jul 13 15:56:04 *They head for the kitchen, where it smells amazing, but he can faintly overhear conversation Jul 13 15:56:18 * Morgan listens Jul 13 15:56:28 * Varick is now known as Molly Jul 13 15:56:41 * Molly sounds faintly annoyed Jul 13 15:57:21 This is my son's house, my husband is the Steward here... I will tell my staff whatever I wish. Jul 13 15:57:51 Ad: And I am the Graf. Jul 13 15:58:31 *Varick looks at Morgan* Mama is cross. Jul 13 15:58:46 * Morgan nods Jul 13 15:58:51 Yes, she's getting that way Jul 13 16:00:03 V: Mama gets more quiet and polite the more cross she is. Jul 13 16:01:12 Only to a point Jul 13 16:02:32 I am aware of that, my Lord. However, I will not be chastised for explaining to my housekeeper that it is your wish, not mine, that we are not to stay. Jul 13 16:02:58 V: *he sighs* I am hungry Jul 13 16:03:06 * Morgan nods Jul 13 16:03:10 Come on, lets get you fed Jul 13 16:06:25 *Varick does go through to the kitchen, where Frau Kinner, Bauer's wife, and Bauer's eldest daughter who is about thirteen are working Jul 13 16:07:18 * Molly is now known as FK Jul 13 16:07:28 * FK looks stressed, looking to Morgan Jul 13 16:07:57 I am really sorry, my Lord, if we had known you couldn't stay we'd have started dinner much earlier Jul 13 16:08:06 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 13 16:08:27 Don't fret Frau Kinner, you weren't to know. How long would you expect before it is ready? Jul 13 16:09:33 Another hour and a half, even if we cook it hotter. Sooner than that and there's a chance it won't be hot and cooked right through Jul 13 16:10:19 *Varick looks like he will say something, then shuts his mouth* Jul 13 16:10:27 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 13 16:10:46 Do you have anything that our young man here can have in the meantime? You know how insistent their stomachs rumblings can be Jul 13 16:11:03 * FK nods Jul 13 16:11:50 I have his ready, we always used to have it ready for five, when he lived here. My Lord Eldreich like a strict routine Jul 13 16:12:32 * Morgan nods Jul 13 16:12:55 Alright then, we'll have his sorted now, so that's done at least, then see what we can do about the rest of us Jul 13 16:15:11 * FK nods, directing the girl called Sabrina to bring it out of the small oven and take it to the dinning room. Varick watches her before tagging along behind her like a puppy, asking questions about her, Morgan completely abandoned Jul 13 16:17:18 What do we have in house that could be made faster? Jul 13 16:17:55 Only cold food and cheap cuts of meat. And pudding. Blackberry crumble. Jul 13 16:18:15 * Morgan nods Jul 13 16:18:35 Alright, if we need them I'll let you know... if you'll excuse me? Jul 13 16:18:41 * FK nods Jul 13 16:18:57 Sorry again, my Lord. Jul 13 16:19:27 Don't worry about it, it really wasn't your error Jul 13 16:20:01 * Morgan goes to find Molly and his father Jul 13 16:21:14 *he finds Adalbrecht in the drawing room with verity* Jul 13 16:22:36 [are you alright blossom?] Jul 13 16:23:41 [I am in Bauer's study. Are you?] Jul 13 16:23:54 [aye] Jul 13 16:24:01 * Morgan looks at his father Jul 13 16:24:17 * FK is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 13 16:24:23 Yes, Morgan? Jul 13 16:24:57 I need to know what you wish to do Jul 13 16:26:26 About? Jul 13 16:27:56 Dinner will not be ready for some time, but there is some cold food if you are hellbent on pushing on sooner Jul 13 16:29:07 We should push on Jul 13 16:30:14 Right... I'll see what I can do. Excuse me Jul 13 16:30:19 V: Molly was looking for you, dear boy Jul 13 16:30:51 * Morgan nods Jul 13 16:30:53 I'll go find her Jul 13 16:31:59 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Jul 13 16:32:21 *There is laughter from the overseer's office Jul 13 16:33:27 * Morgan knocks Jul 13 16:34:53 *several voices say "come in" Jul 13 16:35:54 * Morgan goes in Jul 13 16:37:41 * Molly , HH, Inga, and Jarvie are all stood around watching Grendlik bounce baby Harlund on his knees and going through a nursery rhyme with him. He has a deep happiness in his expression Jul 13 16:40:40 * Morgan watches him for a moment before glancing round and looking to Molly Jul 13 16:41:07 * Molly is watching Grendlik and the baby intently Jul 13 16:43:25 * Morgan grimaces ever so slightly Jul 13 16:43:30 Blossom... have a moment? Jul 13 16:44:54 Mm? Oh, yes, of course... *she gives them another glance as she is leaving* Jul 13 16:45:49 * Morgan heads out into the hallway Jul 13 16:46:38 * Molly follows Jul 13 16:46:47 Are you alright, my love? Jul 13 16:46:56 * Morgan waits until the door is closed Jul 13 16:47:05 Father is keen to push on... Jul 13 16:47:14 * Molly nods Jul 13 16:47:20 I was thinking about that Jul 13 16:47:26 Oh? Jul 13 16:48:24 I could hold back for the food, then ride with it to catch up. It will be less elegant than eating here, but it will mean hot food Jul 13 16:49:16 Aside from the issues of the dangers, we'd be two hours ahead before you left Jul 13 16:50:00 * Molly sighs Jul 13 16:50:10 That may not work then Jul 13 16:50:56 No... there is some cold food... Jul 13 16:53:14 That will have to do then Jul 13 16:57:22 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jul 13 16:57:26 I'll get it arranged. Jul 13 16:57:58 * Molly nods Jul 13 16:58:29 We have put the staff to so much work planning and preparing food and rooms Jul 13 16:59:12 I know. I'd berate my father but there are some things that are just... pointless Jul 13 17:05:08 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 13 17:10:23 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 13 17:11:10 He was busy berating me for tell Frau Kinner I was Sorry he had made that decision but that we greatly appreciated her hard work and wished we could stay Jul 13 17:11:58 I heard. What would you have me do about it? Jul 13 17:13:50 * MollyK smiles, shaking her head Jul 13 17:14:00 I am quite capable of handling myself Jul 13 17:14:26 I know that.... But what about this situation? Jul 13 17:16:17 We need to get to Graben on time, don't we? Jul 13 17:16:57 absolutely Jul 13 17:18:14 Then I would ask that you praise and thank our staff, and give apologies that we haven not stayed Jul 13 17:18:51 * Morgan nods Jul 13 17:19:04 Alright. I'll go an organise the cold food and whatnot Jul 13 17:19:45 * MollyK kisses his cheek Jul 13 17:19:52 Thank you Jul 13 17:20:33 Whatever for? Jul 13 17:22:17 Asking what I want... caring about the servants... Jul 13 17:22:31 * Morgan shrugs slightly Jul 13 17:22:54 What you want is clearly a child... isn't it? Jul 13 17:24:55 * MollyK frowns deeply Jul 13 17:25:05 Where has that come from, my love? Jul 13 17:25:35 I saw you watching Holzheim with the little one Jul 13 17:28:38 * MollyK shrugs a little Jul 13 17:29:32 I was. But it's not just _a_ child, my love, I want to have _your_ child... Jul 13 17:31:52 * Morgan nods Jul 13 17:32:27 * MollyK moves further down the hall, away from the door Jul 13 17:34:19 Seeing Jarvie, that glow she has about her, and the happiness her increasing has brought Grendlik... and how pleased your mother is, how she dotes on Jarvie... the excitement of what is to come for them... it all has an effect, I am afraid to say Jul 13 17:35:42 * Morgan nods Jul 13 17:35:46 Understandable my love Jul 13 17:36:51 But that is not on the cards for us right now, and so we must endure until the time is right Jul 13 17:37:40 * Morgan nods Jul 13 17:37:41 aye Jul 13 17:38:27 What makes you ask? I can see no other smooth way forward, even if my wishing increases Jul 13 17:39:33 As I said... seeing you watching Holzheim so intently, it made it obvious to me Jul 13 17:40:11 You were unaware? Jul 13 17:40:52 Of how... intensely you feel that desire, perhaps Jul 13 17:41:20 I have not wanted to add to your own woes, my love Jul 13 17:41:37 * Morgan shrugs slightly Jul 13 17:43:59 One day, there will be more babies than you have hands for. Staying our course means we can provide more opportunities and inheritances Jul 13 17:46:18 * Morgan nods Jul 13 17:46:24 Aye, I know Jul 13 17:48:52 Has Jarvie's increasing made it more difficult for you? Jul 13 17:49:56 * Morgan nods Jul 13 17:50:00 Aye, it has Jul 13 17:50:37 I am sorry for that. I would not have you suffer if I could change things Jul 13 17:51:07 Its not your fault blossom Jul 13 17:51:22 * MollyK shrugs a little Jul 13 17:51:46 If I was not the ambassador, it would not be a factor. Jul 13 17:55:53 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jul 13 17:58:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 13 17:58:52 [17:40:55] MollyK: If I was not the ambassador, it would not be a factor. Jul 13 17:59:56 That is a decision we both made, do not hold that against yourself Jul 13 18:00:22 * MollyK nods a little Jul 13 18:00:57 We are were we are, and must make do. Once we are at sea I am sure it will go to the back of our minds a while Jul 13 18:02:01 * Morgan nods, sighing Jul 13 18:02:06 I rather hope so, but I doubt it Jul 13 18:02:30 * MollyK nods sadly Jul 13 18:03:11 It pains me beyond measure that I cannot give you the one thing a husband should certainly get from his wife. Jul 13 18:03:32 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 13 18:03:43 It is that we cannot have that yet, not that you cannot give that to me Jul 13 18:05:53 But you wish for it, and I, due to my limits, am not yet carrying your child almost six months after we are wed, and that is upsetting. I want your happiness, and I was not sure there would ever come a time when you wanted me to give you a child, and now it is here I cannot Jul 13 18:06:48 You are too hard on yourself Jul 13 18:08:38 I just wish to please you. I want it to be you who has a baby boy in his lap singing nursery rhymes. Jul 13 18:08:51 * Morgan nods Jul 13 18:08:59 In the not too distant future, my love Jul 13 18:09:09 * MollyK nods Jul 13 18:09:56 One day. *This is what Madchen said last time he saw her, that one day she would be in the awake world* Jul 13 18:10:37 * Morgan frowns briefly Jul 13 18:11:14 * MollyK nods Jul 13 18:11:29 We are wool gathering and should get on with the food Jul 13 18:11:39 * Morgan nods, speaking slowly Jul 13 18:11:47 yes... we should Jul 13 18:12:12 * MollyK watches him Jul 13 18:12:17 But...? Jul 13 18:12:53 Just... a bit of information I'm sitting on because I don't wish you to be saddened Jul 13 18:13:32 If it is about what the Nibelungen told you that was distressing you, you already to,d me, my love Jul 13 18:13:54 No, no, not at all Jul 13 18:14:12 * MollyK nods a little Jul 13 18:14:18 What then, my love? Jul 13 18:15:15 Your dream about Seb's funeral... while you were living that out, I was talking to... Madchen Jul 13 18:15:25 * MollyK nods Jul 13 18:15:49 You usually spend time with her in those dreams where he calls me Elritzelein Jul 13 18:16:08 * Morgan nods Jul 13 18:17:13 She... told me that she will one day be with us Jul 13 18:17:26 * MollyK nods thoughtfully Jul 13 18:17:29 I see Jul 13 18:18:51 * Morgan nods Jul 13 18:20:18 But the Nieblungen do not know who she is Jul 13 18:21:55 No... Jul 13 18:22:36 So either I have wandered far from the paths they can see, or I am going to. Jul 13 18:23:29 That's a troubling thought Jul 13 18:25:23 * MollyK nods Jul 13 18:25:47 Indeed Jul 13 18:26:30 * Morgan sighs Jul 13 18:26:57 I'm going to try to get to see them soon... so you and they can speak, see if it helps resolve your mistrust of them Jul 13 18:29:17 * MollyK looks pained Jul 13 18:29:35 I am sorry, liebling. I have made this complicated too Jul 13 18:30:45 * Morgan shrugs Jul 13 18:30:47 It is what it is Jul 13 18:32:14 I will try to trust them more Jul 13 18:33:24 I know you will Jul 13 18:36:49 * MollyK nods, watching him a moment Jul 13 18:37:32 We need to delay no further, my love. Your Father will wish to ride out. Jul 13 18:38:11 * Morgan nods Jul 13 18:38:15 I'll go and sort the food Jul 13 18:38:20 * MollyK looks thoughtful, then starts to smirk Jul 13 18:38:34 It's going to be a cold journey... Jul 13 18:39:51 Yes it is Jul 13 18:40:01 I wondered if you had something hard and hot for me to keep my hands on whilst we travel Jul 13 18:41:02 * Morgan blushes Jul 13 18:41:18 * MollyK smiles warmer Jul 13 18:41:31 You heated stones for me before Jul 13 18:41:59 * Morgan nods Jul 13 18:42:16 If I arrange for a few to be placed in the carriage it should heat the whole thing for a while Jul 13 18:43:46 * MollyK nods Jul 13 18:45:39 That would be wonderful... *she kisses his cheek, lingering a moment to whisper* ...but if I have one to hold it will will shorten the journey time by bringing me fond memories of holding a certain part of you in the tavern in Paan beneath the table Jul 13 18:46:25 * Morgan blushes again Jul 13 18:47:38 * MollyK giggles, moving away Jul 13 18:48:26 Perhaps you could think similar to speed things up for yourself Jul 13 18:49:23 I would like to Jul 13 18:49:57 But you will be too busy watching for trouble? Jul 13 18:54:18 * Morgan nods Jul 13 18:54:20 aye Jul 13 18:55:09 * MollyK sighs Jul 13 18:56:16 Spare a thought for me when you can, my love, that is all I need *she smiles softly, squeezing his arm* I have memories and fantasies enough to keep several brains busy Jul 13 18:57:02 * Morgan nods Jul 13 18:57:07 Alright blossom... I'd best get moving Jul 13 18:58:36 * MollyK lets him go Jul 13 18:58:47 I will go and find some good rocks Jul 13 19:00:07 * Morgan nods Jul 13 19:00:09 Alright blossom Jul 13 19:01:03 * MollyK lets go, heading down the hall Jul 13 19:01:39 * Morgan heads to the kitchen Jul 13 19:04:34 * MollyK is now known as FK Jul 13 19:04:58 * FK and Bauer's wife are still hard at work, making up cold food as well as cooking Jul 13 19:08:28 * Morgan makes himself some coffee before interrupting them Jul 13 19:08:38 Right, I have a plan... Jul 13 19:08:57 Yes, my Lord? Jul 13 19:09:46 We need to push on, so we'll have cold food and whatnot... with regards to the cooked food, I want all of you to have your fill of it, and any left over to be sent to the neediest families here. That sound fair? Jul 13 19:10:52 *she looks surprised* Yes, my Lord. Thank you. Jul 13 19:11:40 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 13 19:12:11 I'm sorry you've been put to so much trouble... had I had more forethought I'd have sent a messenger on ahead... my apologies for that Jul 13 19:13:29 * FK smiles Jul 13 19:13:57 These things happen, my Lord. Her Ladyship already explained Jul 13 19:14:14 * Morgan nods Jul 13 19:16:43 Thank you Jul 13 19:17:36 * FK smiles "This will be ready in five minutes" Jul 13 19:19:01 * Morgan nods Jul 13 19:19:10 Just enough time to annoy my father... thank you Jul 13 19:24:09 * FK gets back to work Jul 13 19:24:51 * Morgan goes to find his father Jul 13 19:26:02 * FK is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 13 19:26:29 * Adalbrecht is smoking a cigar in the drawing room Jul 13 19:27:44 * Morgan checks they're alone Jul 13 19:27:51 *They are* Jul 13 19:28:06 My lord, a word? Jul 13 19:29:12 Yes? Jul 13 19:29:49 You know I am reluctant to travel after dark... Jul 13 19:30:26 Yes, I know. Jul 13 19:31:19 As I have relented to your insistence on it, I would... request you to ride in the carriage with the ladies Jul 13 19:31:31 The hell I will. Jul 13 19:32:33 I don't wish to argue about this Jul 13 19:33:30 I served in the War for twenty two years. I am not old or invalid. There is no good reason for me to not ride, and you are aware of that. Jul 13 19:34:30 I am suggesting neither. Has my counsel recently steered you wrong? Jul 13 19:35:57 For what purpose? Jul 13 19:36:12 What purpose do I wish you to ride in the carriage? Jul 13 19:37:25 Yes Jul 13 19:37:36 For safety's sake Jul 13 19:39:02 You think I am a liability, or too weak. *he frowns* Jul 13 19:41:55 I have said neither. *he sighs* can I be frank? Jul 13 19:42:11 Yes, I would strongly advise that. Jul 13 19:43:05 You are not prepared for the things we could encounter along this road. Jul 13 19:43:32 Things like what? Jul 13 19:44:30 You don't want to know... but I'm not talking bandits Jul 13 19:45:15 Then what, Morgan? Jul 13 19:45:41 The sort of things we hear as folk tales Jul 13 19:46:12 Like the lights in the forest? Jul 13 19:46:17 * Morgan nods Jul 13 19:47:15 We leave them alone and ride past them. Jul 13 19:47:38 Its not that simple... those lights are... alluring, they call to you Jul 13 19:47:45 I know Jul 13 19:48:37 From the stories... Jul 13 19:49:44 No Jul 13 19:50:05 You have seen them... Jul 13 19:51:37 Yes. Several times. Jul 13 19:51:43 You didn't tell me Jul 13 19:52:10 They are rare and unpredictable Jul 13 19:52:25 * Morgan watches him for a moment Jul 13 19:52:47 They are vicious. They nearly killed me. Jul 13 19:52:58 The lights? Jul 13 19:53:08 They aren't lights... they're creatures Jul 13 19:53:43 I have never been that close. Jul 13 19:55:29 I suspect they are one of the... less dangerous things we could encounter, and I have no intention of having any of you at risk. I want you to ride in the carriage to help calm and reassure the ladies while HeinzHarold, Claudia and I deal with whatever crops up... Jul 13 19:55:59 * Adalbrecht is quiet, weighing it up Jul 13 19:56:32 Fine. I do not like it, but I will repay your compromise. Jul 13 19:57:02 * Morgan looks genuinely relieved Jul 13 19:57:26 I need you to keep them from even looking if something happens... including you. Jul 13 20:02:37 You expect _me_ to stop _Molly_ coming after you? Jul 13 20:03:24 I have already spoken with her Jul 13 20:04:16 She listens to you? Jul 13 20:04:42 She listens to reason Jul 13 20:05:48 *the bell rings for dinner* Jul 13 20:07:54 Come on then, lets get some food so we can get moving again Jul 13 20:09:46 *when they get there, Verity has baby Harlund on her lap, sharing food from her plate with him. She looks happy. Everyone else is eating, except Molly who is absent Jul 13 20:10:20 V: where's Mama? Jul 13 20:10:24 [where are you?] Jul 13 20:11:19 J: Last time I saw her she was with Morgan *all eyes go to him* Jul 13 20:12:19 * Morgan frowns Jul 13 20:12:22 I'll go find her Jul 13 20:12:43 * Morgan heads out of the room, checking other rooms off the hallway Jul 13 20:12:50 [Molly, where are you?] Jul 13 20:13:22 *there's no sign of her in any of the rooms. He notices she has dropped of his mental radar* Jul 13 20:14:17 * Morgan goes back into the dining room Jul 13 20:14:25 $With me, now$ Jul 13 20:14:36 Not down here, I'll take HeinzHarold and see where she's gotten to Jul 13 20:15:16 *HH gets up, taking two bread rolls and coming with Morgan Jul 13 20:15:26 * Adalbrecht is now known as HH Jul 13 20:16:50 * Morgan closes the door, speaking quietly Jul 13 20:17:05 I can't find her down here, can't get a response from her and can't _feel_ her... somethings wrong Jul 13 20:17:21 * HH pats his shoulder Jul 13 20:18:02 Don't panic. We'll find her. Where'dya last see her? Jul 13 20:21:54 The hallway outside Bauers office Jul 13 20:22:58 Where was she going? Jul 13 20:24:16 I don't know, just that she went off down the hall Jul 13 20:25:18 * HH nods Jul 13 20:26:09 You ever not been able to feel her before? *it has happened a few times, when she meditates she disappears* Jul 13 20:26:33 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:26:43 When she meditates or when I'm too far to feel her Jul 13 20:27:16 She can't have gone far since you saw her. I'll take upstairs, you take outside? Jul 13 20:28:24 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:28:46 alright Jul 13 20:30:03 *outside is cold, and he eventually finds her sat on a wall* Jul 13 20:30:10 * HH is now known as Molly Jul 13 20:30:33 * Morgan approaches her slowly Jul 13 20:30:35 Molly... Jul 13 20:31:25 * Molly draws a sudden deep breath, reappearing on his inner compass Jul 13 20:31:33 Yes, liebling? Jul 13 20:31:40 * Morgan lets out a breath Jul 13 20:31:54 You scared the life out of me... I couldn't get a bearing on you or reach you... Jul 13 20:32:10 Oh, I am sorry Jul 13 20:32:26 * Molly offers her hand Jul 13 20:32:51 * Morgan takes it Jul 13 20:33:44 * Molly squeezes it, coming to stand withhim Jul 13 20:33:47 I am fine Jul 13 20:34:29 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:35:01 The food is ready... I've told Frau Kinner that they are to take their fill of the cooked food and take the rest to any family in need Jul 13 20:35:11 * Molly smiles Jul 13 20:35:17 A good idea Jul 13 20:35:59 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:36:09 Need to keep an eye out for HeinzHarold... he's checking upstairs Jul 13 20:37:55 * Molly nods, keeping a loose grip on his hand as they walk to the house Jul 13 20:38:18 Do you not have a whistling that means "stand down" or similar? Jul 13 20:38:27 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:38:33 Doubt he'd hear it but its worth a go Jul 13 20:40:23 * Molly lets go of his hand, covering her ears Jul 13 20:40:47 * Morgan whistles loudly Jul 13 20:41:23 *a window upstairs opens and HH whistles an acknowledgement* Jul 13 20:41:54 * Morgan nods slightly, holding his hand out to Molly Jul 13 20:42:06 * Molly takes it Jul 13 20:42:14 Impressive Jul 13 20:42:38 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:42:47 Not as impressive as the gesturing really Jul 13 20:44:00 No, very true Jul 13 20:44:17 Are we to leave once we have eaten? Jul 13 20:44:38 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:44:39 aye Jul 13 20:44:46 My father is going to ride in the carriage Jul 13 20:45:59 * Molly smiles Jul 13 20:46:09 I can have his horse then? Jul 13 20:46:53 We spoke about this... Jul 13 20:47:12 * Molly sighs Jul 13 20:47:20 Yes, liebes herz. Jul 13 20:47:44 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 13 20:49:45 * Molly just follows his lead into the house, and goes into eat. HH meets him in the hall "all good?" Jul 13 20:50:02 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:50:04 All good Jul 13 20:52:24 HH: What was goin' on? Jul 13 20:52:58 She was meditating Jul 13 20:55:45 HH: Alright. Food? Jul 13 20:56:25 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:56:29 Aye, we'll need it Jul 13 20:58:23 *They fill up on food, and Morgan heats all the stones. Those who are supposed the be in the carriage get in when Molly comes to Morgan Jul 13 20:58:36 You are certain I may not ride? Jul 13 20:59:14 * Morgan nods Jul 13 20:59:27 I want you to be with Varick, keep him and my mother safe Jul 13 21:00:20 * Molly nods, holding out a stone in her hands. It's about seven inches long, dark grey and smooth Jul 13 21:00:30 Then if you would deal with this? Jul 13 21:00:59 * Morgan nods, taking it and concentrating on it for a moment before handing it back Jul 13 21:01:20 * Molly wraps both hands around it, nodding Jul 13 21:01:29 Mmhmm, perfect, thank you Jul 13 21:02:47 * Morgan nods Jul 13 21:06:04 Into the carriage with you, we need to get moving my love Jul 13 21:07:23 * Molly kisses him briefly Jul 13 21:07:38 Be careful please, I need you in one piece Jul 13 21:07:51 * Morgan nods Jul 13 21:07:54 That's the plan Jul 13 21:10:51 * Molly gets in, and they ride out into the darkness, leaving the staff to eat Jul 13 21:11:59 * Morgan rides at the front, HeinzHarold and Claudia bringing up the rear Jul 13 21:13:11 *The night is almost moonless, clear and cold. From Adalbrecht's instructions, they are going to ride another three hours, taking them to nine o'clock, and stopping about five miles before where he saw the schneeskald. Jul 13 21:13:58 * Morgan gets a move on at a decent pace for it being dark Jul 13 21:19:26 *nothing creepy happens at all, though he, HH and Claudia are waiting for it. The carriage is surprisingly quiet whenever he is close enough, the driver and his assistant do chat briefly to him though. The hours pass in this heightened state of awareness, and it is a relief to pull into the Inn at the expected time. There is music being played Jul 13 21:19:26 inside, but it seems quite a small place Jul 13 21:21:24 * Molly is now known as HH Jul 13 21:21:39 * HH dismounts with a wince Jul 13 21:21:55 Right, get rooms sorted, shall I? Jul 13 21:22:09 * Morgan nods Jul 13 21:22:10 please Jul 13 21:22:56 Seven rooms, yeah? Jul 13 21:23:36 I suppose so, aye Jul 13 21:26:44 * HH goes indoors. The coachmen help a stable lad with the horses. Adalbrecht comes out of the carriage first, then helps the ladies out. Grendlik carries the sleeping Varick. Everyone is cold by the time they go in and the landlady shows them the rooms. They are small, Adalbrecht and Verity in the best two. Jul 13 21:26:51 * HH is now known as Molly Jul 13 21:28:21 * Molly gets Varick in the makeshift bed on the floor before coming to Morgan and whispering "I am going downstairs to get something to drink, do you wish to join me? Jul 13 21:28:35 * Morgan nods Jul 13 21:31:26 *they arrange for Verity to listen out for Varick waking, and find a warm spot in chairs by the fire. About ten patrons are there, plus a woman singing and playing the piano Jul 13 21:31:58 * Molly sips her brandy, then smiles "that's better" Jul 13 21:32:43 Next time we'll pull rank and have a better room than my father Jul 13 21:34:11 * Molly smiles Jul 13 21:34:34 I don't mind. I could share a stall in a stable if it were with you Jul 13 21:35:01 I slept in a stable on the way to meet Mina... Jul 13 21:37:58 Did you miss me, hmm? A stable, without me... *she sips the brandy as the woman sings* Jul 13 21:38:35 In all honesty, I was exhausted and just slept a few hours Jul 13 21:40:12 * Molly smiles Jul 13 21:40:45 I am teasing you, mon petit chou, in a way far more restrained than I would be were it busier here, or more anonymous Jul 13 21:42:08 * Morgan nods Jul 13 21:42:42 * Molly frowns slightly Jul 13 21:42:52 Is something the matter.? Jul 13 21:43:20 No, my love... just... three hours of riding in the dark waiting for something to happen... Jul 13 21:43:37 I could... take the edge off? Jul 13 21:44:42 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 13 21:44:46 Too risky blossom Jul 13 21:45:00 * Molly sighs Jul 13 21:45:11 Alright, would you try something for me? Jul 13 21:45:54 Whats that? Jul 13 21:46:11 Take a deep breath in, hold it as long as you possibly can, then exhale hard and fast Jul 13 21:46:24 * Morgan frowns briefly before taking a deep breath and holding it Jul 13 21:46:42 * Molly watches him, waiting Jul 13 21:47:22 * Morgan smirks slightly, still holding it Jul 13 21:47:49 * Molly sticks her tongue out at him Jul 13 21:48:12 * Morgan crosses his eyes, bulging his cheeks out Jul 13 21:49:04 * Molly bites her lip, brows coming down, in a feigned approximation of arousal Jul 13 21:52:31 * Morgan smiles slightly, finally blowing the air out forcefully Jul 13 21:53:27 *his heart thuds for a beat before everything settles a bit, the tense state resolved Jul 13 21:53:34 * Molly looks over his shoulder "oh dear. Heinzharold has just come downstairs and is now watching me with a smirk" Jul 13 22:01:05 Oh... oh dear Jul 13 22:01:56 * Molly has quit (Ping Timeout) Jul 13 22:03:54 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 13 22:04:00 [21:42:43] • ​Molly​ looks over his shoulder "oh dear. Heinzharold has just come downstairs and is now watching me with a smirk" Jul 13 22:04:21 Oh... oh dear Jul 13 22:05:29 Mmhmm... oh and Inga is with him. Jul 13 22:06:17 Right... Jul 13 22:06:35 *Inga comes to sit at the table with them whilst HH goes to the bar* Heinzharold said you would probably be wanting our company Jul 13 22:07:03 Did he? Jul 13 22:07:59 I: *she nods, then looks awkward* oh, were you hoping for time alone? I can go *she stands* Jul 13 22:09:12 Sit down Inga, its fine Jul 13 22:09:56 *She does. The song ends. HH has a whole bottle of whiskey, and six glasses, putting the tray on the table* Thought y' might be 'appy to see us Jul 13 22:10:23 Six glasses? Jul 13 22:11:00 HH: $from th' look on 'er face, we picked a good time!$ Claudia will be down in a minute, wasn' sure if Grendlik was joining us too Jul 13 22:12:16 * Morgan nods, shuffling closer to Molly Jul 13 22:12:51 * MollyK and Inga start quietly talking, accepting the drinks HH pours them. Molly presses her leg to his beneath the table Jul 13 22:13:36 HH: 'Nother long day tomorrow. If there's whiskey left we'll take it for tomorrow night Jul 13 22:15:41 * Morgan nods Jul 13 22:15:43 alright Jul 13 22:15:54 * MollyK is now known as HH Jul 13 22:16:19 How ya do-... Ahh, here comes Claudia! Jul 13 22:16:46 *She gets settled in, sitting beside HH and downing the first shot Jul 13 22:18:03 * Morgan watches her Jul 13 22:18:08 Sorry Claudia Jul 13 22:18:23 C: For? Jul 13 22:18:54 The lack of action Jul 13 22:19:16 C: Always tomorrow Jul 13 22:20:01 * Morgan nods Jul 13 22:21:06 How are y' then? Jul 13 22:21:31 fine Jul 13 22:21:48 *A new song starts up, the woman playing guitar now, so it catches his attention even before the lyrics* Jul 13 22:22:25 Reck'n we'll have a quiet night for yer nightmares? Jul 13 22:22:52 *Molly and Inga are giggling about something, not listening to them* Jul 13 22:23:07 * Morgan looks over at the singer for a moment before shaking his head Jul 13 22:23:09 unlikely Jul 13 22:23:46 C: Your Mother was hanging that stringy circle with the beads in your window when I came past Jul 13 22:24:31 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 13 22:24:34 If only it worked Jul 13 22:24:40 *The woman starts to sing "I've got a girl crush, Hate to admit it but, I got a hard rush, It's slowin' down..." Jul 13 22:24:55 This the nightmare trap from Vesten? Jul 13 22:25:10 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 13 22:25:25 *Claudia glances in the singer's direction* Jul 13 22:25:35 Doesn' work? Jul 13 22:25:58 Seems unlikely Jul 13 22:27:57 *he notices Inga is still giggling but Molly isn't, about halfway through the next verse "I got it real bad, Want everything she has, That smile and that midnight laugh, She's givin' you now". HH watches Claudia watch the singer, then he looks at Morgan with a head tilt in Claudia's direction* Jul 13 22:28:04 Gotta wait an' see Jul 13 22:28:34 * Morgan nods, watching Claudia for a moment Jul 13 22:28:40 [are you alright?] Jul 13 22:29:13 *Claudia is certainly focused Jul 13 22:29:26 [yes, just listening] Jul 13 22:30:28 If they were normal nightmares, I might think it'd work Jul 13 22:30:54 *the song continues in the background : I want to taste her lips, Yeah, 'cause they taste like you, I want to drown myself, In a bottle of her perfume, I want her long blond hair, I want her magic touch, Yeah, 'cause maybe then, You'd want me just as much... Jul 13 22:31:08 But like you, yers are pretty weird Jul 13 22:31:55 * Morgan nods, frowning Jul 13 22:33:14 *Claudia hasn't looked back at them at all. Still the woman sings: I've got a girl crush, I don't get no sleep, I don't get no peace, Thinkin' about her, Under your bed sheets, The way that she's whisperin', The way that she's pullin' you in, Lord knows I've tried, I can't get her off my mind... Jul 13 22:33:52 *Inga leans over Molly towards HH and Morgan* Is she singing about being in love with another woman?! Jul 13 22:34:17 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 13 22:35:07 * HH shrugs, having not been properly listening "sounds a bit like it" Jul 13 22:35:41 *Molly shakes her head slowly* No, it's not that... it's... it's more like a love triangle. Jul 13 22:36:11 Sounds to me like she wants to _be_ this other woman, so the man wants her instead Jul 13 22:36:25 *The song continues, circling back through some of the lyrics* Jul 13 22:37:15 *Molly shakes her head a little* I think it's even deeper than that. It's more like an obsession with the girl Jul 13 22:37:29 You think so? Jul 13 22:38:05 I: It sounds pretty, but almost like a man should be singing it about a woman instead Jul 13 22:39:04 *Molly nods* I do. *she pauses a moment* It's a good song, but it would be hard to find a place suitable for it when most would think as Inga did Jul 13 22:39:36 * Morgan nods Jul 13 22:39:39 I suppose so Jul 13 22:39:50 *Claudia meanwhile takes her whiskey, leaving the table at the end of the song* Jul 13 22:40:30 $Am I going after her, or waiting to see what happens?$ Jul 13 22:40:55 $I'll go$ Jul 13 22:40:57 Excuse me Jul 13 22:41:35 *Inga seems to lose interest in the song, sitting back down properly in her seat. HH tops up the glasses* Jul 13 22:41:48 * HH is now known as Claudia Jul 13 22:42:07 * Claudia hovers near the bar, one eye on the woman Jul 13 22:42:29 Am I cramping your style? Jul 13 22:42:38 * Claudia smiles a little Jul 13 22:43:05 Yes... no... no, not really Jul 13 22:43:54 * Morgan nods, sipping the whiskey Jul 13 22:44:16 If it wasn't for Sorgi, absolutely you would be Jul 13 22:44:35 Interesting Jul 13 22:44:42 What? Jul 13 22:45:00 * Claudia sips her own whiskey Jul 13 22:45:23 That you are.... How to put it... abstaining from chasing that woman because of him Jul 13 22:45:35 * Claudia shrugs Jul 13 22:46:37 I could chase her. This month apart, we spoke about what might happen, who I might meet. I -can-, but I don't feel like I -should- Jul 13 22:47:14 * Morgan nods Jul 13 22:48:06 But I wouldn't mind if finding out if my gut instinct is right... Jul 13 22:48:21 Want me to go and ask? Jul 13 22:48:42 Depends what you think I'm wantin' to know, Jul 13 22:49:50 If she prefers the company of women... Jul 13 22:50:55 Almost, actually. I wanted to know whether the woman she sings about is someone she is just jealous as hell of, or whether she's someone she's attracted to too Jul 13 22:51:10 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink Jul 13 22:51:22 Let me know, would you? Jul 13 22:51:30 * Claudia nods Jul 13 22:51:34 You off to bed? Jul 13 22:52:02 No, I'm going back to the table so you can find out... Jul 13 22:52:22 * Claudia laughs, the woman heading to the bar Jul 13 22:52:30 Clear off then Jul 13 22:53:57 * Morgan nods, moving back to the table and refilling his glass Jul 13 22:54:31 *The whiskey bottle already looks like it's taken a bit hit from their little group Jul 13 22:54:37 * Claudia is now known as HH Jul 13 22:54:48 $she good?$ Jul 13 22:54:50 What are you doing, drinking it by the tankard? Jul 13 22:54:53 $she's fine$ Jul 13 22:55:11 'S not me, it's them! Jul 13 22:55:42 *Inga and Molly's glasses look recently filled* Jul 13 22:56:01 * Morgan nods Jul 13 22:56:02 figures Jul 13 22:56:59 M: Well, three hours in the coach takes its toll. A girl has to have some way of letting off that steam! *she downs it with a smile before holding it to HH to refil* Jul 13 22:57:37 ((attention?)) Jul 13 22:58:09 ((Claudia)) Jul 13 22:58:43 *Claudia has bought the woman a drinking, and is talkin with her. There's definitely some flirting going on* Jul 13 23:01:58 * HH looks over his shoulder, then looks at Morgan Jul 13 23:02:23 $she taking her to bed, you reckon?$ Jul 13 23:02:40 $No, I don't think so$ Jul 13 23:03:00 $looking pretty friendly$ Jul 13 23:03:11 $testing a theory$ Jul 13 23:03:43 $what theory?$ Jul 13 23:04:24 $She wants to know if the song is abut someone she's jealous of or attracted to$ Jul 13 23:05:40 $why's it matter? Just a song$ Jul 13 23:06:06 $To you perhaps$ Jul 13 23:06:23 $what is it to you then?$ Jul 13 23:06:44 * HH refills another glass pushed down by the ladies Jul 13 23:07:23 $I write, I like to know the meanings$ Jul 13 23:08:54 * HH nods. They talk about the next leg of the trip, waiting for Claudia. The bottle is nearly gone when Claudia returns with a fresh one, sitting down Jul 13 23:09:33 Whats the word? Jul 13 23:12:15 C: Bit of a mixed bag. It's about a specific woman that she wasn't attracted to, but she does like women too, and some of that is mixed in. Jul 13 23:13:44 * Morgan nods Jul 13 23:14:15 I: Why didn't she just want the man to like her instead? Why care so much about being the other woman? Jul 13 23:17:27 C: He was married, and a fair bit older. She was their laundry maid. She was so obsessed with this woman that she used to try on her dresses and sit at the dressing table, just imagining she was her instead Jul 13 23:18:19 That's really not healthy... *he looks at Morgan* ... women are crazy Jul 13 23:19:00 * Morgan sips his drink, saying nothing Jul 13 23:19:20 *This draws a protest from Inga, and HH pulls her onto his lap, teasing her. Claudia nods* Jul 13 23:20:20 C: He's got a point. That level of envy, that's too much. Apparently she's long moved on, but the song kinda wrote itself Jul 13 23:21:08 * Morgan nods Jul 13 23:21:09 That happens Jul 13 23:21:44 C: You working on something new, or got some back catalogue ones we haven't heard yet? Jul 13 23:22:37 * Morgan smiles Jul 13 23:22:39 both Jul 13 23:23:19 HH to Molly, who is listening to Morgan: You an' Inga gonna sing that one for Edward's wedding you did at ours? Jul 13 23:23:56 M: hmm? Oh... I doubt it. It's not really the sort of thing he would like. Jul 13 23:24:55 C: bound to have some cheap guitars in Seeufer tomorrow Jul 13 23:25:05 Probably Jul 13 23:25:25 * HH finishes his whiskey, then goes to refill it Jul 13 23:25:40 "Whoa, that went quick!" Jul 13 23:27:06 M: *she gives HH her half-full glass* I am going to relieve Verity from keeping an ear for Varick. Goodnight, everyone. Jul 13 23:27:29 * HH , Inga, and Claudia all say goodnight Jul 13 23:28:45 Thats my cue, another long day tomorrow Jul 13 23:29:48 M: It's alright, liebling, please, stay and enjoy your drinks and the music. It does not need us both, and the days ahead are likely to be arduous *she stands up* Jul 13 23:30:43 * HH drinks what Molly gave him before sliding his glass to Claudia to fill Jul 13 23:31:19 * Morgan nods Jul 13 23:31:22 Alright blossom Jul 13 23:35:01 *Molly goes up, leaving the four of them. The new song is more lively and upbeat, and HH bounces Inga on his lap, which makes her laugh. Claudia watches the singer on occasion, but doesn't seem that bothered to not have taken her to bed. They're down there another forty five minutes before all trudging up when the music is done, Goodnights said on Jul 13 23:35:01 the landing. Molly is already asleep, and he can just see the nightmare trap hung against the glass pane, curtains open. Jul 13 23:36:38 * Morgan sighs, getting undressed and into bed quietly Jul 13 23:37:57 *The bed is on the smaller size, but she is pleasantly warm in the cool room when he has to lie close behind her, the scent of her skin and hair comforting Jul 13 23:38:10 * Morgan settles down to sleep Jul 13 23:43:07 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)