**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jul 16 00:00:01 2022 Jul 16 00:00:01 * Adalbrecht pulls the coach to a stop Jul 16 00:00:23 Yes father. Jul 16 00:00:33 * Morgan climbs down slowly Jul 16 00:01:39 * Adalbrecht helps him down and into the coach. Varick looks pleased to see him. Adalbrecht speaks to Verity. "He is to sleep, please ensure he does" Jul 16 00:01:45 * Adalbrecht is now known as Verity Jul 16 00:02:06 * Morgan salutes his father sarcastically Jul 16 00:02:41 * Verity nods as Adalbrecht closes the door, then gives Morgan a little look of chastisement, though he can see she is trying not to laugh Jul 16 00:03:25 He wanted rid of me, I kept falling asleep... that's what happens when he starts talking about taxes Jul 16 00:03:36 * Verity nods Jul 16 00:03:52 Sleep now, dear boy. I will sing, like the olden days Jul 16 00:04:32 * Morgan nods Jul 16 00:05:13 *Varick curls up at Morgan's side, already drowsy, and she sings "My bonny blue eyed boy", as she used to when he was Varick's age and younger Jul 16 00:05:30 [I love you blossom] Jul 16 00:06:08 [I love you, liebes herz. Entirely and eternally.] Jul 16 00:06:32 [I've been commanded to sleep. Will you be alright?] Jul 16 00:07:01 [Yes, I will be fine, rest will do you good] Jul 16 00:07:19 * Morgan settles back, closing his eyes Jul 16 00:08:11 *the tune takes him back to thoughts of carriage rides from the port at Durham to Foxcroft, and he starts to dream* Jul 16 00:09:22 *He dreams again of the red-headed widow, leaving her cottage to ride through the snow to Foxcroft. She talks a lot about the local plants and wildlife, and the journey seems to pass in a moment before he is dismounting at his home, eager to show her around. He helps her down from the saddle, her soft body sliding close to his. There’s a moment of Jul 16 00:09:23 tension as she looks up at him, her lips parting slightly. He wants to kiss her. He leans in to kiss her, her lips soft beneath his, and she squeezes his shoulder gently- …* Jul 16 00:09:23 Ve: We’re in Seeufer, dear boy Jul 16 00:09:52 * Morgan nods Jul 16 00:10:21 You were very peaceful, no nightmares? Jul 16 00:10:31 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 00:10:33 no Jul 16 00:10:40 * Verity smiles Jul 16 00:10:49 Good. Do you feel better? Jul 16 00:10:57 Some Jul 16 00:11:47 Perhaps you can rest here at the Inn whilst Molly goes on her errands and your Father and I go shopping? We will all have some food first Jul 16 00:13:05 Maybe, aye Jul 16 00:13:52 Do you need anything, Prophets Mass is only a week away? *Jarvie and Varick have gotten out, the coach stopped* Jul 16 00:14:21 I haven't thought about it Jul 16 00:14:34 * Verity smiles Jul 16 00:14:42 I'll just ask Molly, shall I? Jul 16 00:14:51 Probably an idea Jul 16 00:16:20 * Verity nods, getting out when Grendlik offers his hand. The Inn heard he gets out into is that of Rosa and Stuart, the Drachen's Eye where he stayed with Molly, then in the stables, and then with Mina, dreaming about getting drunk and taking her viriginity Jul 16 00:18:41 * Morgan smiles, looking at the building Jul 16 00:20:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 16 00:21:54 * Verity has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 16 18:06:46 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 16 18:09:39 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 16 18:19:14 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Jul 16 18:39:08 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Jul 16 18:39:36 * MollyK is sorting the stabling Jul 16 18:41:13 * Morgan makes his way to her Jul 16 18:41:26 *the others all follow Rosa inside* Jul 16 18:42:56 A couple of hours at most, but please see that they are well fed and watered, we have much ahead of us *the groom nods, leading the horses inside. Molly squares her shoulders, speaking quietly to herself* Food. Marta. Jul 16 18:43:49 Are you alright blossom? Jul 16 18:44:25 * MollyK turns, moving to him and hugging him hard Jul 16 18:44:36 * Morgan grunts, putting his arms around her Jul 16 18:45:12 I have to keep doing things, liebes herz. If I stop, the horror and enormity will hit me, and we do not have time for that. Jul 16 18:46:16 Remind me what you're going to see Marta for Jul 16 18:47:18 To introduce Jarvie and persuade her to attend the birth at Die Dauerhaftigkeit. And to find out her opinions on how to stop the herbs when Inga and Heinzharold are ready. Jul 16 18:47:29 * MollyK still holds him tightly Jul 16 18:48:39 Is there any chance you could redo my bandage? I can't see out of one eye with it like it is Jul 16 18:48:54 * MollyK leans back a little, smiling Jul 16 18:49:07 It does look very rakish though Jul 16 18:49:47 I'm sure Jul 16 18:49:53 * MollyK fiddles with it, removing it from his vision "better?" Jul 16 18:50:21 * Morgan nods Jul 16 18:50:25 I hurt... a lot Jul 16 18:50:36 * MollyK frowns a little Jul 16 18:50:42 Let me fix that Jul 16 18:51:28 Bit suspicious Jul 16 18:51:40 You can pretend. Jul 16 18:52:21 * Morgan nods Jul 16 18:52:36 I'm put out with you Jul 16 18:52:42 *an upstairs window opens* HH shouts: y' need help with the invalid? Jul 16 18:52:51 * MollyK nods "No doubt." Jul 16 18:54:00 What the hell were you thinking, running out of that shield? Jul 16 18:54:25 Keeping you alive. Stopping whatever the hell that was being able to try again. Jul 16 18:55:02 You put yourself in danger. Needlessly. Jul 16 18:55:25 I only disagree on the second part. Jul 16 18:55:35 HH: Oi! Are you pair deaf? Jul 16 18:56:24 You should've worked with me. Covering what you were doing so unexpectedly... Jul 16 18:56:38 * MollyK glances up at the window "We are coming up!" Jul 16 18:57:07 You were busy with the Schneeskald. I cannot do what you can. Jul 16 18:57:31 * Morgan looks at her for a moment Jul 16 18:57:39 Y'know what, forget it. Jul 16 18:57:43 * MollyK looks at him back Jul 16 18:58:42 You were scared, and you are disappointed in me. But it is gone, they are dead, and the gateway is destroyed. You are alive, I am alive. What more can I say? Jul 16 19:00:41 You are clearly stating that my opinion means so little that you will ignore it. Thats all. Jul 16 19:00:48 * Morgan turns, moving towards the inn Jul 16 19:01:13 * MollyK walks fast to keep up Jul 16 19:02:01 That is... quietly horseshit. It matters. Of course it does. But I did what I felt I had to in that moment. Jul 16 19:02:31 * Morgan shrugs Jul 16 19:03:39 * MollyK just stops still 'I am going to Marta alone. The others can take some much needed rest. I can arrange everything without them.' Jul 16 19:04:32 You will do no such thing Jul 16 19:05:16 I absolutely will. I am not going to be berated for doing my best to save your life today. Jul 16 19:05:43 * Morgan turns to face her Jul 16 19:05:54 But after facing that you think it safe to wander off alone? Jul 16 19:06:40 I am not "wandering off". I am armed, and I am going only a few streets away. Jul 16 19:07:31 No. Jul 16 19:07:58 *Claudia strides out of the door, looking really angry* Pack it the fuck in. They're up there watching you, including Varick. Jul 16 19:08:14 * MollyK looks away from them both Jul 16 19:09:40 *Claudia watches Morgan* The fuck is wrong with you two? Jul 16 19:10:01 * Morgan leans heavily against the building Jul 16 19:10:29 * MollyK still doesn't look back Jul 16 19:11:07 I'm angry she took such a risk, alone, and won't listen to me. Jul 16 19:12:21 I took that risk because I am the one who is most likely to have been safe today, to protect him. Jul 16 19:12:45 C, looking very unimpressed: Fine. Get inside, the fucking ungrateful pair of you. Jul 16 19:13:25 * MollyK looks somewhat surprised by this, but does move towards the door Jul 16 19:14:47 *Claudia looks at Morgan with those light grey eyes very serious and mildly threatening* Jul 16 19:15:31 * Morgan grunts, pushing himself from the wall and moving towards the door Jul 16 19:16:11 * MollyK is in the back hall first when Claudia catches hold of her, turning her to face Morgan. Jul 16 19:18:58 C: Bicker like children all you please, but you don't do it where that kid can see or hear you, ever. You could have died, Molly. What you did was risky, stupid and you should have warned us. Morgan, she's not a fucking soldier with training, she's a new recruit, do better. Jul 16 19:20:25 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:20:31 I'm sorry Jul 16 19:21:02 * MollyK looks at the floor, not even looking up at Claudia's heavy footsteps going up the stairs. Jul 16 19:21:23 I'm so sorry, liebes herz. She's right, I should have told you. Jul 16 19:21:31 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:21:41 We are so much better when we work together Jul 16 19:22:19 * MollyK looks at him, nodding. She looks distressed, and so very lost Jul 16 19:22:24 Yes Jul 16 19:22:55 We're alright. We're safe. Jul 16 19:23:18 * MollyK nods Jul 16 19:23:23 This time. Jul 16 19:24:13 So, we need to be better at it. Jul 16 19:24:37 *she nods* When you didn't follow us out... I thought... *she shakes her head* Jul 16 19:25:13 * Morgan moves towards her Jul 16 19:25:58 I'd turn my back on heaven to be with you Jul 16 19:26:39 * MollyK smiles slightly "I am touched" Jul 16 19:28:04 * MollyK watches his face "but I would never ask that of you, not when you wanted that so badly" Jul 16 19:28:25 You would not need to Jul 16 19:29:12 * MollyK gently strokes his arm "I would find you, anywhere you could go" Jul 16 19:29:58 I could really do with some coffee Jul 16 19:30:10 * MollyK nods a little Jul 16 19:30:17 I need to tell you something Jul 16 19:30:29 * Morgan frowns slightly, watching her Jul 16 19:30:30 Go on Jul 16 19:30:39 I was bluffing. Jul 16 19:30:54 * Morgan looks confused Jul 16 19:31:18 About using the magic to destroy any chance of the convergence Jul 16 19:32:15 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:32:16 good Jul 16 19:32:59 I can't do it. I can't even reduce the monthly cramping. It just does not work there. Jul 16 19:33:23 Peculiar Jul 16 19:33:34 * MollyK nods Jul 16 19:34:31 I did not lie to you. I told you I would pour my magic into destroying it. But I knew that even if I did that there would be no harm. So it was not a lie Jul 16 19:34:53 It wasn't me you were telling Jul 16 19:35:26 It was at first. I thought they might be able to tell you did not believe me Jul 16 19:35:54 From what they said recently, they can't tell... they can't see our dreams, or our path Jul 16 19:36:07 * MollyK nods, sighing Jul 16 19:36:35 I cannot think about this now. I need to get to Marta's Jul 16 19:36:59 Do you want me to come with you? Jul 16 19:37:47 * MollyK shakes her head "You need to rest if you will not be healed. I will take any escort you choose" Jul 16 19:38:44 I'll fake it Jul 16 19:38:59 Besides, it sounds like Claudia and Heinzharold need time with you. Jul 16 19:39:20 She's _exceptionally_ angry with me, even before this Jul 16 19:39:33 What did you do? Jul 16 19:39:43 * MollyK smiles, taking his hand Jul 16 19:39:48 * Morgan shrugs, looking away Jul 16 19:40:16 * MollyK frowns, tilting her head Jul 16 19:41:18 You will not tell me... Jul 16 19:41:41 You would be upset Jul 16 19:42:08 * MollyK sighs. He feels the tingling of being healed Jul 16 19:42:29 * Morgan flaps his hands about Jul 16 19:42:31 Stop that Jul 16 19:42:51 You said you would fake it! Jul 16 19:42:58 * Morgan looks sheepish Jul 16 19:43:08 Sorry, I wasn't expecting it... felt like I had something crawling on my neck Jul 16 19:43:18 * MollyK smiles Jul 16 19:43:29 How flattering (!) Jul 16 19:44:07 Its a sort of, prickling tingle... fine when you know its coming, but... well, I was swarmed by small things with very small hands Jul 16 19:44:26 And you are only ticklish on the back of your neck... Jul 16 19:45:38 * Morgan sighs Jul 16 19:45:44 You are displeased I have not told you Jul 16 19:46:10 I understand that you are probably worried for my well-being, I know Jul 16 19:46:23 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:48:23 * MollyK nods Jul 16 19:48:42 I am not displeased with you. I am very, very proud of you. Jul 16 19:49:09 Definitely need to practice the sort of thing I did at the end... Jul 16 19:51:52 I might have been being forcibly removed at that point *she frowns deeply* Jul 16 19:52:18 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:52:21 It was necessary Jul 16 19:53:09 * MollyK shrugs Jul 16 19:53:30 He locked me in the carriage, held the door shut with all his weight. I had to knock our loved ones out with magic. Jul 16 19:53:56 Why? So they weren't scared? Jul 16 19:54:15 * MollyK nods Jul 16 19:54:51 I could not risk anyone trying to restrain me and getting harmed. I cannot even tell you how close Heinzharold came to serious harm. Jul 16 19:55:10 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:56:29 The schneeskald were completely focussed on me... I... created a dome of fire, I suppose, expanding outwards... it knocked me off my feet Jul 16 19:56:42 * MollyK nods slowly Jul 16 19:56:54 That is how you split your skull open Jul 16 19:58:08 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:58:39 I suppose I'd better tell you in case Claudia lets slip... Jul 16 19:59:24 Is that likely? But yes Jul 16 20:00:06 Probably not, no Jul 16 20:01:16 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:02:33 My statement about turning my back on heaven to come to you... that's no idle comment, or me being romantic. Jul 16 20:03:02 * MollyK frowns, speaking quietly "what?" Jul 16 20:03:40 * Morgan watches her intently Jul 16 20:04:33 I... don't know how to say this gently... Jul 16 20:05:08 * MollyK nods, visibly bracing herself Jul 16 20:05:14 Then be frank Jul 16 20:05:26 * Morgan nods Jul 16 20:05:33 I'm sorry. I was... dead. Jul 16 20:05:50 * MollyK nods a little Jul 16 20:05:53 I see. Jul 16 20:06:30 * Morgan watches her, searching her expression Jul 16 20:06:44 * MollyK watches him seriously Jul 16 20:08:06 It got so cold and dark for a moment, like the sun itself had hidden away. *this happened to him in the dream with debt collectors killing her, at about the time she would have died* Jul 16 20:08:28 I have dreamed similar in that dream where you had died Jul 16 20:08:39 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:08:49 But this is not a dream Jul 16 20:09:07 No... Jul 16 20:10:59 I prayed, liebes herz, to every god and goddess I know the names of, and to anything else that might be benevolent towards us... Jul 16 20:12:28 I'm here blossom, you don't need to think on it Jul 16 20:12:37 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:12:55 I know. Was it like when you died twice on Morgan's Rock? Jul 16 20:13:42 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 20:13:44 Nothing like Jul 16 20:13:56 There was no Void? Jul 16 20:14:24 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 20:14:33 I'm not sure you wish to know, though Jul 16 20:15:22 I think we must prepare now that we are going to need to be very open with each other, no matter the cost Jul 16 20:15:53 * Morgan sighs heavily Jul 16 20:15:58 You are sure? Jul 16 20:16:05 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:16:40 I was on the path leading to the cottage I had with Dietlinde... she was hanging washing, Jana was playing in the grass... Jul 16 20:16:50 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:17:01 Yes? Jul 16 20:18:23 They were pleased to see me... I started towards them but... I heard Claudia, telling me she couldn't get to you... Jul 16 20:19:14 * MollyK nods, not looking at all hurt or surprised Jul 16 20:19:17 Alright Jul 16 20:20:01 Coming back... I turned away from them, walked away, back here... to you. Jul 16 20:20:17 * MollyK inhales slowly Jul 16 20:20:25 Because we have a world to save... Jul 16 20:20:51 A by product. I came back to you. _For_ you. Jul 16 20:21:29 * MollyK misses a breath, just watching him a moment Jul 16 20:21:44 I... I don't know what to say... Jul 16 20:21:59 You need say nothing. Jul 16 20:23:51 You wanted to go to them, so much. I have felt I was keeping you from that, returning you to your family, taking on Varick, Gottkirchen... Jul 16 20:24:27 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 20:24:38 You keep me here, certainly but... not in the way you think Jul 16 20:25:01 * MollyK nods, swallowing hard Jul 16 20:25:15 You could have had peace, at last. Jul 16 20:26:27 I have a different sort of peace here... not when I sleep, obviously, but... Jul 16 20:26:46 * MollyK watches him intensely Jul 16 20:27:00 I do not deserve this. I do not deserve you. Jul 16 20:27:22 No, I've no idea what you did so horribly wrong to get lumbered with me Jul 16 20:29:06 * MollyK smiles, quoting something she said to him just after they had set sail on the solemn wind from San Lorenzo. "If I knew what you were my punishment for, I would trespass a thousand times to be as punished as I would wish" Jul 16 20:30:04 * Morgan smiles slightly Jul 16 20:30:38 You are asking Marta how long it will take for the herbs to stop their work? Jul 16 20:30:51 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:30:59 I am. Inga wishes to know. Jul 16 20:31:37 So do I Jul 16 20:31:47 * MollyK nods slowly Jul 16 20:32:08 It is something we will want to know, for the future... Jul 16 20:32:36 * Morgan nods Jul 16 20:32:38 Sooner or later Jul 16 20:33:30 We cannot change our plans because the world needs our children Jul 16 20:33:43 I've no intention of changing our plans for the world Jul 16 20:34:02 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:34:26 That would be the wrong choice Jul 16 20:34:42 * MollyK watches him closely Jul 16 20:35:17 How do you mean? Jul 16 20:35:49 The wrong reason to change our plans Jul 16 20:37:47 * Morgan nods Jul 16 20:40:32 * MollyK watches him a long moment, then there is a call from upstairs of "Mama? Papa?" Jul 16 20:41:08 * Morgan starts towards the stairs Jul 16 20:41:36 * MollyK follows him, before inhaling sharply Jul 16 20:42:03 Good lord, you need a wash and a fresh shirt... Jul 16 20:42:38 Maybe, but you can't see my brain anymore Jul 16 20:43:02 I am most grateful for that Jul 16 20:43:45 * Morgan nods, starting up the stairs Jul 16 20:43:50 But, more distressingly for you, your coat is ruined. Jul 16 20:44:00 * MollyK follows him upstairs Jul 16 20:44:20 No it's not. Jul 16 20:44:35 It looks like it has been shot, repeatedly Jul 16 20:44:48 I don't know that Inga will wish to leave HeinzHarold, given how she feared for him Jul 16 20:45:02 That'll add to my mystique Jul 16 20:45:21 They have had a few hours together whilst you were asleep Jul 16 20:46:05 Perhaps she'll go with you Jul 16 20:47:43 Perhaps so. I think I might know a techniques for fixing the holes. I will not sew it for you, but I will teach you Jul 16 20:55:23 You assume I do not already know... Jul 16 20:56:03 * MollyK sighs Jul 16 20:56:07 I suppose so Jul 16 20:56:37 You might be right... I can do a lot but that's never been required Jul 16 20:57:21 * MollyK nods Jul 16 20:57:38 I would like to teach you something like that Jul 16 20:58:45 *Varick is waiting at the top of the stairs* Auntie Jarvie is eating a lot of the food, and I thought there would be none left if you didn't come up now Jul 16 20:59:31 * Morgan gets to him, hugging him tight Jul 16 21:01:40 V: *he hugs him back* you had a big nap, Papa. You won't sleep tonight now Jul 16 21:02:14 Oh well... I'll find something to do Jul 16 21:04:39 *Varick takes his hand, leading the way. In the suite they've been given there's a roaring fire, and lots of food. Adalbrecht is eating, Verity is sipping tea. Jarvie is telling Inga, Claudia, and Grendlik a story about one of her digs. Varick squeezes in beside Jarvie and sticks his head on her stomach, smiling. Molly watches them all quietly Jul 16 21:04:48 *HH is missing* Jul 16 21:05:17 Where's HeinzHarold? Jul 16 21:06:05 I: He's got you both fresh shirts, he's just in there, go on through if you like Jul 16 21:06:48 * Morgan nods, looking at Molly Jul 16 21:06:52 Let me know before you go please Jul 16 21:06:58 * MollyK nods Jul 16 21:07:05 Of course, my love Jul 16 21:08:11 * Morgan goes to find HeinzHarold Jul 16 21:09:48 * MollyK is now known as HH Jul 16 21:10:12 * HH is shirtless, his back is covered in bruises and scratches Jul 16 21:10:37 * Morgan pushes the door closed, speaking quietly Jul 16 21:10:45 You're going to let Molly do something about that, right? Jul 16 21:11:45 That bad, eh? Jul 16 21:12:05 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:12:15 I've seen worse, but not by a big margin Jul 16 21:13:25 * HH finds a little mirror, getting Morgan to hold it and craning his neck round Jul 16 21:13:37 I've come off battlefields better Jul 16 21:13:42 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:13:43 aye Jul 16 21:14:17 I got her back safe for ya, that's what matters Jul 16 21:14:27 * HH pulls on a clean shirt Jul 16 21:14:29 I appreciate it more than I can say Jul 16 21:14:54 You'd do it for me with Inga. She doesn't scratch that hard though Jul 16 21:15:33 She might if she thought you were dead Jul 16 21:19:14 Yeah. She wouldn't call you a *he stumbles over the unknown Montaigne words* £cock-sucking piece of shit£ though Jul 16 21:19:55 Well... I think she needs to apologise to you for _that_ Jul 16 21:20:13 What's it even mean? Jul 16 21:21:09 * Morgan tells him Jul 16 21:22:21 * HH laughs rawkously Jul 16 21:22:43 Bloody hell! I haven't heard language like tha' since we were in the War! Jul 16 21:23:15 Half Eisen, half Avalonian, swears like a Montaigne sailor Jul 16 21:24:01 Dresses up pretty like a Vodacce courtesan Jul 16 21:24:28 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:24:53 What you gonn' do, put three quarters in savings and buy Inga some lovely dresses? Jul 16 21:25:36 *he grins* Mebbie, yeah. I need the details of where she got that lingerie for Inga from, b'cause... well, y' know Jul 16 21:25:54 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:26:03 I'm sorry we couldn't find the rest Jul 16 21:26:46 * HH shrugs Jul 16 21:27:02 I'm happy not to have been eaten by that ice bastard Jul 16 21:28:21 * Morgan puts a hand on his own shoulder, flexing it for a moment Jul 16 21:28:36 Next time I see him I'm going to cook him Jul 16 21:29:00 * HH nods Jul 16 21:29:12 Mebbie we won't have a next time Jul 16 21:29:29 * Morgan shrugs Jul 16 21:32:42 * HH chucks him a shirt Jul 16 21:32:50 Need a hand getting the blood off? Jul 16 21:33:01 Probably. Is it bad? Jul 16 21:35:00 * HH nods Jul 16 21:35:02 Oh yeah Jul 16 21:35:28 * Morgan nods, pulling his coat and shirt off Jul 16 21:36:45 * HH cleans him up. It takes about five minutes, far from the first time he's done it Jul 16 21:36:54 Gave yerself a good whack Jul 16 21:37:07 Something of an understatement Jul 16 21:39:42 Thought about bein' more careful? Jul 16 21:40:35 I _was_ Jul 16 21:40:53 Good job y' had that dream then Jul 16 21:41:57 * Morgan shrugs, hanging his head Jul 16 21:42:00 Not exactly Jul 16 21:42:48 Wouldn't have been expecting it otherwise Jul 16 21:43:04 Didn't do much good Jul 16 21:48:51 Sure it did. Yer here. Jul 16 21:49:48 * HH washes his hands off after drying Morgan's neck "Y' need to wash that mass of tangles you call hair!" Jul 16 21:50:57 * Morgan looks at him, gingerly touching the back of his head Jul 16 21:51:05 I still died... I just... came back. Jul 16 21:51:35 Impossible. Probably just unconscious a few minutes Jul 16 21:51:58 *its not sore, but his hair feels awful* Jul 16 21:52:38 Ask Claudia. Aye, you're right, this needs a wash Jul 16 21:53:25 She's been pretty untalkative these last few hours, even for her! Jul 16 21:53:36 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:54:11 *there's a tap at the door Jul 16 21:54:33 Aye? Jul 16 21:55:16 M: We're going now, my love, and your mother and father are going to take Varick with them shopping Jul 16 21:55:42 Alright blossom Jul 16 21:56:30 M: Grendlik is going to walk Inga, Jarvie and I to Marta's, we'll be half an hour, perhaps Jul 16 21:56:44 * Morgan opens the door Jul 16 21:56:49 Alright. Be careful please Jul 16 21:56:54 * HH chucks the towel on the bed Jul 16 21:57:36 M: *she nods* we will be fine. [is there anything else you wish to know from Marta?] Jul 16 21:58:08 [Nothing she can tell me] Jul 16 21:58:17 * HH comes past them, and goes to kiss Inga on the cheek and hug her Jul 16 21:58:30 [alright, I won't be far] Jul 16 21:59:17 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 16 22:00:07 *They all go off together, leaving HH and Claudia in the main room now, both picking at the food on the table Jul 16 22:00:33 * HH is now known as Claudia Jul 16 22:01:04 * Claudia pours them all coffee "Got your shit together then?" Jul 16 22:01:23 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 16 22:02:03 *HH sits at the table with his* what shit? Jul 16 22:02:56 We were at odds Jul 16 22:03:16 HH, with a mouthful of bread: why? Jul 16 22:03:28 * Claudia sits too Jul 16 22:03:32 Because she did something impulsive and foolhardy Jul 16 22:03:52 HH: The rocks? Jul 16 22:04:28 Running out of the bloody shield Jul 16 22:05:52 *He nods* what is that thing any'ow? Jul 16 22:06:43 * Morgan speaks slowly Jul 16 22:06:47 Its... a shield... Jul 16 22:07:15 A shield is made of metal, not pink light Jul 16 22:07:46 Or a wall of flame... Jul 16 22:09:11 HH: how's it work. Jul 16 22:09:47 No idea Jul 16 22:13:26 *HH looks at Claudia* A little bird tells me he went for a ride on the light fantastic Jul 16 22:13:58 * Claudia looks at Morgan a long moment "Did he?" Jul 16 22:14:48 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:14:52 Its alright... Jul 16 22:16:20 Probably the worst ten minutes of my life. Jul 16 22:17:07 HH: Given how much time y' spend with me, that's impressive Jul 16 22:17:28 Was a difficult few minutes for me Jul 16 22:17:40 Told him the rest? Jul 16 22:18:06 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 22:18:11 No... not yet Jul 16 22:18:49 * Claudia shrugs, drinking her coffee Jul 16 22:18:55 * Claudia is now known as HH Jul 16 22:19:01 * Morgan takes a mouthful of his coffee Jul 16 22:19:02 Bar is pretty high now, man Jul 16 22:19:42 I think I was in heaven... I was with Dietlinde and Jana... I had to walk away from them to come back Jul 16 22:20:37 Okay, so you managed to outdo yourself with that one. What the hell, man? Jul 16 22:21:29 * Morgan shrugs, looking a little lost Jul 16 22:22:48 Probably just from banging your head so hard Jul 16 22:23:03 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 22:23:30 No... and then I hear this one *he hoiks a thumb at Claudia* telling me you're smarter than me, and that could not be borne Jul 16 22:24:28 * HH starts laughing Jul 16 22:24:55 So what yer saying is that I brought you back to th' land of the living Jul 16 22:25:53 She brought me back... showed me the way. Jul 16 22:26:44 C: yeah well, next time I'm leaving you there Jul 16 22:27:15 I'll try really hard to avoid a next time... Jul 16 22:27:53 *Claudia nods* Jul 16 22:29:39 Gotta know man, why come back? Y' told Claudia Molly would fall for Rosie, you'd be with Dietlinde and Jana again... Jul 16 22:30:49 Because I love Molly... I didn't want to be without her, or Varick, or either of you. Jul 16 22:30:54 Also, we need to save the world Jul 16 22:31:01 * Morgan sips his coffee Jul 16 22:31:17 * HH looks at Claudia Jul 16 22:31:26 He shittin' us? Jul 16 22:32:35 *she shrugs* You saw that thing *HH interjects "the ice bastard" *she sighs* You saw the ice bastard. Anything is possible with Morgan at this point. Jul 16 22:32:49 Jormungandr Jul 16 22:33:49 That's a stupid name Jul 16 22:34:05 Its Vesten... and I wouldn't tell them its stupid Jul 16 22:34:31 C: he probably would though Jul 16 22:34:41 That's because he's got no sense Jul 16 22:36:30 What the fuck is this Jog Man Dee Jul 16 22:36:37 Der* then? Jul 16 22:36:46 See it biting its tail? Jul 16 22:37:11 Yeah Jul 16 22:37:32 Vesten mythology says when it stops biting its own tail, its the end of days Jul 16 22:39:06 That doesn't sound too good, does it Claudia? Jul 16 22:39:17 C: no shit, Heinzharold. Jul 16 22:41:20 See? Couldn't have you claiming he's smarter than me Jul 16 22:42:22 *she nods* Jul 16 22:43:37 * Morgan leans over, grasping her arm Jul 16 22:43:44 Thank you, for finding me a way back Jul 16 22:44:13 *she nods* Couldn't let you fuck off and leave again Jul 16 22:44:30 * HH grimaces Jul 16 22:45:11 * Morgan looks at him Jul 16 22:45:14 What's wrong with you? Jul 16 22:46:16 Seemed a bit harsh, an' I already did the tough love today Jul 16 22:47:38 * Morgan shrugs Jul 16 22:48:21 *Claudia shrugs too* he was lucky it was me, not you. No one is coming back from the dead to hear about bottles of beer on the wall. Jul 16 22:48:38 * HH flips her off Jul 16 22:49:36 Simple. I'da told him they were his apples, he'd be back to gloat, Jul 16 22:50:12 * Morgan puts his cup down suddenly Jul 16 22:50:16 *She laughs at this* Jul 16 22:50:19 I've got to get this stuff out of my hair Jul 16 22:50:41 Baggsie not the washer! Jul 16 22:51:14 C: I am _not_ giving him a bath. I've done my duty to friendship for the day Jul 16 22:52:07 Could be brains, I'll do it myself thanks Jul 16 22:52:21 * HH grins Jul 16 22:52:37 Definitely can't use cream flannels for blood and gore Jul 16 22:53:12 * Morgan nods, getting up to go find some water to wash his hair Jul 16 22:53:14 I'll not be long Jul 16 22:54:12 *he manages to get a couple of buckets full from the servants. Whilst he is doing it, he hears HH on the other side of the door Jul 16 22:54:19 Hey, Morgan? Jul 16 22:55:01 Come in man Jul 16 22:55:24 *he does, coffee in hand* Exactly how _are_ we gonna save the world from the Ice Bastard and his friends then? Jul 16 22:56:05 Thats an _excellent_ question Jul 16 22:56:13 * HH nods Jul 16 22:56:19 * Morgan dunks his head, working at the mess of hair Jul 16 22:56:52 And you gotta save Claudia's life now, thems the rules, 'ccording to Sorgi Jul 16 22:57:49 I know Jul 16 22:57:55 C: I'd rather not have him follow me around everywhere I go until we find something or someone _I_ can't beat, thanks! Jul 16 22:58:40 * HH whispers "You'd ruin her bubbie fun times." Jul 16 22:59:51 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:59:52 obviously Jul 16 23:00:47 * HH grins "four bubbies though. Gotta be entertaining" he seems to be loitering just to make a nuisance of himself Jul 16 23:01:06 * Morgan looks at him Jul 16 23:01:13 Bugger off will you? Jul 16 23:01:45 * HH grins "so you can think about that a bit?" Jul 16 23:01:56 You want me to tell Claudia what my wife called you? Jul 16 23:02:10 Yes! Absolutely I do! Jul 16 23:02:35 Hey, Claudia, come hear this! Jul 16 23:02:55 * HH gives Morgan a smug grin Jul 16 23:03:54 *Claudia turns up, looking at Morgan* what? Jul 16 23:04:31 My sweet, charming wife... called him, in Montaigne, so he had to have it translated, what with him being a bit slow... a cock sucking piece of shit Jul 16 23:04:58 The fact he seems pleased by that rather confirms what we've always suspected about him, don't you think? Jul 16 23:05:12 *Claudia creases up* Colourful and correct! Jul 16 23:06:43 Not correct. But then I would have my lil darlin teach me, an' do an excellent job! Jul 16 23:07:00 Marriage, that's a good cover... commited... Jul 16 23:07:51 C: And there was that guy he kissed by accident... maybe not just of the mouth Jul 16 23:08:44 * HH flips them off in turn "You're the cock-suckers, not me!" Jul 16 23:10:01 And he's got a thing about talking about Rosie's backside... Jul 16 23:10:20 *Claudia just shrugs* To be fair, he does have a nice ass Jul 16 23:10:42 * HH nods, as if this is a point against Morgan "yeah he does!" Jul 16 23:12:37 *The absurdity of it all hits then, as he washes his own blood, and maybe worse, out of his hair over a bucket whilst his best friends plan to help him safe the world, after they've mocked each other like siblings who have just learnt rude words* Jul 16 23:13:42 * Morgan starts laughing Jul 16 23:14:05 * HH and Claudia laugh briefly too Jul 16 23:16:08 * Morgan finishes cleaning his hair, drying it slowly Jul 16 23:16:40 Why not just make yer hands hot and rub it? Jul 16 23:17:21 C: Not the worst idea he's ever had Jul 16 23:17:38 * Morgan frowns, putting the towel down and trying it Jul 16 23:18:08 *it works very well, within two minutes it is fully dry Jul 16 23:18:33 Finally, he's fucking useful for something! Jul 16 23:19:01 * Morgan nods, tying it up Jul 16 23:20:40 C: Come on, let's finish eating in peace before we're back out on the road. Still gonna be at least six hours to Kreutzung. Jul 16 23:21:23 * Morgan nods, going to eat Jul 16 23:22:12 * HH does likewise, and they talk about lighter things than ice bastards, and more decent things than cock-sucking. Jul 16 23:25:27 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 16 23:36:36 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client)