**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Sep 10 00:00:05 2022 Sep 10 00:00:05 * HH is now known as Molly Sep 10 00:00:59 * Molly is in their room about the get dressed. Her bare back in the candlelight is smooth and untouched by Jaeger's switch Sep 10 00:02:51 * Morgan moves behind her, wrapping his arms around her Sep 10 00:03:32 * Molly looks over her shoulder Sep 10 00:03:53 Is he alright? Sep 10 00:05:08 Getting there Sep 10 00:05:30 * Molly leans back a little Sep 10 00:05:37 Good... and you? Sep 10 00:05:42 Surprisingly Sep 10 00:06:05 * Molly nods, closing her eyes Sep 10 00:06:16 Also good Sep 10 00:06:23 * Morgan nods Sep 10 00:07:41 Are you going to get coffee? Sep 10 00:08:09 Spose so Sep 10 00:08:34 I was not asking you to go... Sep 10 00:09:19 No? Sep 10 00:10:03 No. I am quite adequately content here *she smiles a little* Sep 10 00:10:11 * Morgan nods Sep 10 00:10:12 Good Sep 10 00:11:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 10 00:13:34 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 10 01:49:04 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 10 01:50:56 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 10 11:07:13 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 10 12:22:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 10 13:21:46 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 10 14:00:08 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 10 14:02:15 * MollyK puts her arms over his, pulling them tighter Sep 10 14:02:43 Do you wish to tell me about your dream now? Sep 10 14:03:34 It was when you had married Jaeger... I came back later in the evening and we talked and ended up... doing things... Sep 10 14:05:09 Mmhmm... what things might they be, my love? Sep 10 14:05:46 I was spelling the alphabet upon you with my tongue... and then the little ones awakened, so I had to leave... then I woke up Sep 10 14:08:20 How unfortunate for you, my love... Sep 10 14:08:37 * Morgan nods Sep 10 14:08:48 And then just as we were getting... close... Inga came in... Sep 10 14:09:33 How many seconds did we have before Inga because much more intimately acquainted with you than intended? *she giggles* Sep 10 14:10:34 Not a great many Sep 10 14:11:32 Poor you... *she wriggles her bare bottom against the crotch of his trousers* Sep 10 14:12:05 * Morgan lightly spanks her Sep 10 14:12:08 Behave yourself Sep 10 14:12:20 * MollyK moans softly Sep 10 14:12:28 Not if you do that, I can't! Sep 10 14:14:41 Do what? Sep 10 14:14:49 Spank me Sep 10 14:15:30 I'm... I'm sorry Sep 10 14:15:53 * MollyK turns to look at him Sep 10 14:15:56 Why? Sep 10 14:16:05 * Morgan looks confused Sep 10 14:16:28 Why are you sorry? Sep 10 14:16:52 I'm not... sure... Sep 10 14:17:51 You do not need to be sorry for anything Sep 10 14:20:44 * Morgan still looks a bit confused but nods Sep 10 14:21:13 Talk to me, my love... *she kisses him softly* Sep 10 14:21:46 I'm... confused... why would my striking you make it difficult to behave? Sep 10 14:22:03 Because it is arousing for me Sep 10 14:22:26 But.. you do not wish to be taken in hand... Sep 10 14:24:03 It is not the same. You are not genuinely displeased with me, I have not actually upset you. Sep 10 14:24:11 That is confusing Sep 10 14:26:06 * MollyK nods Sep 10 14:26:35 I know. Sep 10 14:26:45 * MollyK tilts her head Sep 10 14:26:50 What made you do it? Sep 10 14:30:24 I'm not sure... it was a playful admonishment... Sep 10 14:31:15 It is the "playful" that is key *she smiles* Sep 10 14:32:21 * Morgan nods Sep 10 14:32:24 Alright Sep 10 14:32:39 You are unsettled now? Sep 10 14:33:57 * Morgan shrugs slightly Sep 10 14:34:20 A bit... its... I don't know, its just a bit new Sep 10 14:35:40 * MollyK nods Sep 10 14:35:57 Do not fret, my love, it was very enjoyable Sep 10 14:36:18 * Morgan nods Sep 10 14:36:19 Alright Sep 10 14:38:09 Do you want to hold me like before? Would that help? Sep 10 14:41:03 * Morgan smiles slightly Sep 10 14:41:28 Funny how 'help' and 'make it worse' can mean the same thing... Sep 10 14:42:36 * MollyK smiles Sep 10 14:42:40 How so? Sep 10 14:43:45 * Morgan moves back behind her, grinding gently against her Sep 10 14:43:51 This definitely helps and makes it worse... Sep 10 14:46:49 * MollyK tilts her head back, pressing her bottom against him Sep 10 14:47:09 It certainly feels delightful to me... Sep 10 14:48:14 * Morgan nods, leaning forward and kissing her neck Sep 10 14:48:20 Although there is definitely something to be said for the idea of you being sat beside me in church frustrated and yearning for me... Sep 10 14:49:04 * Morgan nods Sep 10 14:49:08 Six months today Sep 10 14:50:02 * MollyK grinds back against him Sep 10 14:50:13 You remembered? Sep 10 14:50:47 Remembered what? Sep 10 14:50:56 The date Sep 10 14:51:26 What date? Sep 10 14:52:51 That it is six months today Sep 10 14:52:58 What is? Sep 10 14:53:10 Since we were married Sep 10 14:55:45 * Morgan starts laughing quietly Sep 10 14:55:46 I know Sep 10 14:56:47 You are teasing me? Sep 10 14:58:30 Mercilessly. Its tough, dates don't really stick with me very much Sep 10 14:59:43 I am the opposite. We will be a good fit... Sep 10 14:59:53 * MollyK grinds against him again Sep 10 15:00:10 * Morgan grunts slightly Sep 10 15:00:13 aye Sep 10 15:00:38 * MollyK brings his hands to her breasts grinding more Sep 10 15:00:54 It is not nice to be a tease, mon petit chou... Sep 10 15:01:10 You're going to stop and make me endure church unable to concentrate, aren't you? Sep 10 15:01:22 Would I do such a thing? Sep 10 15:01:34 * Morgan nods Sep 10 15:02:34 Would it be a dreadful, agonising torment, able to smell my perfume and my skin, my thigh against yours, for ninety minutes Sep 10 15:02:36 ? Sep 10 15:03:17 * Morgan nods Sep 10 15:03:40 Then how could I resist it? Sep 10 15:04:08 tease Sep 10 15:04:35 * MollyK grinds back again Sep 10 15:04:44 Maybe I am... Sep 10 15:05:55 Maybe you're not... Sep 10 15:06:57 I suppose you'll have to wait and see... Sep 10 15:07:51 I suppose so Sep 10 15:08:57 * MollyK glances over her shoulder, speaking quietly Sep 10 15:09:10 Unless you just take what we both know you want... Sep 10 15:10:15 * Morgan shudders Sep 10 15:10:22 I think we both know that to be a bit too risky now Sep 10 15:11:53 Mmm... *she reaches behind her, grabbing the fabric at the sides of his trousers for leverage so she can grind deeper* Sep 10 15:15:37 * Morgan grinds against her Sep 10 15:16:48 * MollyK reaches between them, putting a more focused pressure around his hardness Sep 10 15:20:42 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 10 15:26:36 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 10 15:27:26 [15:04:31] • ​MollyK​ reaches between them, putting a more focused pressure around his hardness Sep 10 15:27:41 Thats just uncalled for Sep 10 15:28:11 Oh I don't know, it feels like something you quite badly need... Sep 10 15:29:06 Entirely, but knowing what a tease you are... Sep 10 15:30:28 It would be a shame to make you need to change trousers so early in the day... *she squeezes him rhythmically* Sep 10 15:31:06 * Morgan nods, taking a deep breath before stepping back Sep 10 15:32:24 * MollyK turns to face him Sep 10 15:32:35 Did I do something wrong? Sep 10 15:33:33 No love. But I know we will probably get interrupted, and that frustration will be too great and I don't wish to be in a bad mood Sep 10 15:33:48 * MollyK nods Sep 10 15:33:56 Alright, liebling Sep 10 15:35:26 Aside from church, what else needs to be done today? Sep 10 15:36:25 I think that is all, though with the sparkliness due tomorrow I will need to keep close to home Sep 10 15:37:09 * Morgan nods Sep 10 15:37:16 Thats going to be difficult to manage with everyone here Sep 10 15:37:53 * MollyK nods Sep 10 15:38:04 Indeed. But it is what it is Sep 10 15:38:20 * Morgan nods Sep 10 15:38:31 * MollyK smiles, finding her shift Sep 10 15:39:00 Unless you wish to take me out into the woods and the hot springs for two days... Sep 10 15:39:49 There is an appeal to that... apart from the hot springs Sep 10 15:40:42 Oh, I don't know... Sep 10 15:41:57 * MollyK sends him the image of her out in the snowy woods, waist deep in water, the steam artfully wrapping around her in a way that shields most of her breasts from view Sep 10 15:42:39 well... yes... Sep 10 15:43:36 * MollyK watches him with a smile Sep 10 15:43:47 That would be a way to tempt you in? Sep 10 15:43:56 maybe Sep 10 15:44:46 * MollyK pulls on her shift. It's not very short or tatty like his dream, nor are her expensive stockings heavily darned as she sits to put them on and ties them Sep 10 15:45:55 Our time is starting to run shorter with the family, I think spending time with them would be wise... Sep 10 15:46:27 * Morgan nods Sep 10 15:46:40 I agree. And I want to take a walk into town, incognito Sep 10 15:47:19 * MollyK nods Sep 10 15:47:37 To see what is going on? Sep 10 15:47:46 * Morgan smiles slightly Sep 10 15:47:50 Bit of recon Sep 10 15:50:25 * MollyK nods Sep 10 15:50:42 You will be back for quiet hour? Sep 10 15:50:56 I might go after that. I'm not sure yet Sep 10 15:51:54 * MollyK giggles, pulling on her petticoat Sep 10 15:52:22 Is that because you are not sure you can manage to wait for me even until one o'clock? Sep 10 15:52:54 Might be Sep 10 15:53:21 * MollyK nods Sep 10 15:53:32 Even when I am busy, I will be thinking of you Sep 10 15:55:51 likewise Sep 10 15:57:11 * MollyK nods, watching him as she finishes getting dressed. He gets time to get coffee and watch for the dawn. Claudia is outside training Sep 10 15:57:16 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Sep 10 15:57:28 Morning. Sep 10 15:57:41 hey Sep 10 15:58:13 How are you? Sep 10 15:59:20 'M alright, you? Sep 10 16:00:16 Yeah, not bad. Sep 10 16:00:27 You seen HeinzHarold? Sep 10 16:01:07 Not today Sep 10 16:01:30 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:01:36 He had a rough night, bad nightmares Sep 10 16:02:41 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:02:46 He alright now? Sep 10 16:03:39 Getting there Sep 10 16:03:59 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:04:05 Same as usual? Sep 10 16:05:01 Worse. My fault. Sep 10 16:05:11 Why? Sep 10 16:05:25 * Claudia puts up her sword, coming to sit by him Sep 10 16:06:09 Told him something he didn't know Sep 10 16:06:39 What? Sep 10 16:07:12 Sure you wanna know? Sep 10 16:08:54 Yeah Sep 10 16:09:15 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:09:19 Dietlinde was pregnant when she died Sep 10 16:10:07 * Claudia sighs Sep 10 16:10:17 I'm sorry, Morgan Sep 10 16:11:16 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:11:34 Me too. He dreamed of the fire, but with a baby crying. Sep 10 16:11:58 He's cut up then Sep 10 16:12:34 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:13:20 I hadn't intended to tell him but... he hates that. Sep 10 16:15:07 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:15:21 Yeah... *she sighs* I know Sep 10 16:17:53 My own stupid fault Sep 10 16:18:21 * Claudia shakes her head Sep 10 16:18:41 You wanted to be honest with him. That's important in friendship to you Sep 10 16:18:57 * Morgan looks a little awkward Sep 10 16:19:27 actually... I wasn't going to... I wasn't keeping it from him, exactly, just... hadn't told him. But then Stef and Fuchs... I was upset Sep 10 16:21:15 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:21:51 You see one reason I don't want to tell him about the rapes now? Sep 10 16:22:28 Of course I do. I always have. But I nearly lost him from keeping things from him, I don't want that for you Sep 10 16:24:34 * Claudia shrugs Sep 10 16:24:44 Is he mad with you then? Sep 10 16:25:08 No... not with this... before... like I said, it nearly cost me him Sep 10 16:26:52 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:27:08 Why didn't you tell us before? Sep 10 16:27:21 About the pregnancy? Sep 10 16:28:48 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:29:56 I was dealing with it. It wasn't that I was keeping it from you, just that... I hadn't told you. Sep 10 16:30:46 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:30:52 Must be tough Sep 10 16:31:17 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:31:56 A bit. Thats what the fate witch meant, about having another child I hadn't met, though I rather misunderstood it Sep 10 16:32:16 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:32:23 You didn't know... Sep 10 16:32:34 I've known for a while Sep 10 16:33:42 But not before the fire? Sep 10 16:34:19 No... I found out when we came back before Molly and I married Sep 10 16:35:50 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:36:06 You doing okay? Sep 10 16:36:54 Mostly. Like I said, Stef and Fuchs rather dragged it up for me, but I've spent some time breaking down over it Sep 10 16:39:06 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:39:40 It's hard losing that extra part of your future Sep 10 16:40:51 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:41:08 Was a boy... but I have an answer as to why she never told me at least Sep 10 16:41:26 * Morgan frowns suddenly, looking at her Sep 10 16:41:49 What? Sep 10 16:42:37 Just trying to decide if you're telling me something with that statement Sep 10 16:43:26 * Claudia shakes her head Sep 10 16:43:54 Fuck no. I was lucky. Sep 10 16:44:55 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:44:56 Alright Sep 10 16:45:50 Not sure how, I didn't have time to prepare. Sep 10 16:46:33 Timing probably... and the sort of man that does that probably has prunes where his balls should be Sep 10 16:47:11 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:47:24 Some of them on for an hour or so afterwards. Sep 10 16:47:30 Only* Sep 10 16:47:37 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:47:47 I'd kill them without a moments hesitation, you know that? Sep 10 16:47:53 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:48:08 I know. Sep 10 16:50:03 Anyway, this is your trauma we're talking about, not mine. You considered adding something to her headstone? Sep 10 16:50:20 * Morgan smiles slightly, nodding Sep 10 16:50:26 Stef suggested the same thing Sep 10 16:51:04 Doesn't have to be anything that would upset your Mother, but something for _you_. Some acknowledgement and closure Sep 10 16:51:19 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:52:04 Aye. I'm going to ask HeinzHarold to make a little cross, I can make a little indent for it Sep 10 16:53:16 * Claudia nods Sep 10 16:53:53 Think it might help him to have a hand in that too Sep 10 16:53:59 Could have a priest say another blessing over the grave? Sep 10 16:54:13 * Morgan nods Sep 10 16:54:18 Aye, might do Sep 10 16:54:57 I'm going to plant a tree when we move to Haefenlor... using a book I used to draw my nightmares in as part of the compost Sep 10 16:55:21 Heinzharold might be able to get the same one as before. He was pretty pissed off and didn't want to get the normal one to do it Sep 10 16:55:51 * Morgan looks confused Sep 10 16:55:53 Why? Sep 10 17:00:48 He was a bit annoyed that your Father wasn't in any rush to have their burial there. But for all his laidbackness, when Heinzharold has his mind to something he's like unswayable, and he just dug the place up himself and buried them there, right where he knew there would be enough space for you one day. He did it in the dark so no one would stop Sep 10 17:00:48 him. Sep 10 17:02:43 * Morgan nods Sep 10 17:03:02 Safe to say my father has gained a new understanding of the situation since Sep 10 17:03:44 * Claudia nods Sep 10 17:04:14 Probably a good job I was away, I'd have ended up banished. Sep 10 17:04:48 * Morgan nods Sep 10 17:04:51 I imagine so Sep 10 17:05:15 Had one of my dreams where HeinzHarold got banished for telling my father to stick his attitude up his ass Sep 10 17:06:53 * Claudia laughs Sep 10 17:07:03 I don't know how he didn't to be honest Sep 10 17:08:34 He needed to be there for his ma Sep 10 17:09:43 * Claudia nods Sep 10 17:09:59 She needs him Sep 10 17:10:02 * Morgan nods Sep 10 17:10:22 I'm worried how she'll manage while we're away, then settled in Haefenlor Sep 10 17:12:31 * Claudia shrugs Sep 10 17:12:38 She has his sisters still Sep 10 17:12:48 True Sep 10 17:14:14 * Claudia nods Sep 10 17:14:57 Sun's nearly up. Wanna train before I have to go and sit next to that great lolloping eejit for breakfast? Sep 10 17:15:44 * Morgan nods, drawing his sword Sep 10 17:15:51 Best not let me father hear you describe him like that Sep 10 17:20:53 ACTION laughs. It is fully dawn when their fighting is finished. A far cry from the long gap in summer from his wake up to breakfast, the bell rings very soon. She does sit by DeeDee, nothing but the places set by the staff preventing her from moving elsewhere. They don't speak, but Morgan can see how they seem very aware of each other, the Sep 10 17:20:54 occassional glances whilst the other isn't looking. HH seems in good spirits again. They all go to church together. Edward sits on the front bench, Mina between him and Joseff. He looks more settled today, Freiarr Graben at long last. Morgan notices that Varick is no longer mouthing the words in Thean. Molly has her hand in his, gentle stroking her Sep 10 17:20:54 thumb over the back of his hand idly as she listens to the sermon* Sep 10 17:20:54 * Received a CTCP from Claudia (to #7thsea) Sep 10 17:24:57 * Morgan sits quietly, carefully watching the others Sep 10 17:29:44 *Everyone is respectfully listening, following all the usual processes that Morgan learnt from his very earliest days. By next Sunday they will all be on the road, leaving Edward behind with his wife, Father in law, and two friends. Sep 10 17:31:15 * Morgan sighs quietly Sep 10 17:31:36 ACTION squeezes his hand gently. The service ends, and Molly kisses his cheek** Do you need a bit longer? Sep 10 17:31:37 * Received a CTCP from Claudia (to #7thsea) Sep 10 17:32:05 * Morgan nods Sep 10 17:32:07 Just a minute Sep 10 17:33:29 *Molly goes out, as do the others. Even the Priest makes himself scarce* Sep 10 17:34:15 * Morgan spends a few minutes praying before standing and making for the door, pausing long enough to look up into the rafters Sep 10 17:34:48 *there is still no sign of Theus there* Sep 10 17:35:14 * Morgan heads out Sep 10 17:35:24 **he goes the long way around, and from a distance spots Joseff in the graveyard. Danvers is at a discreet distance, watching over him* Sep 10 17:35:34 * Claudia is now known as Joseff Sep 10 17:36:00 * Morgan quietly moves up near Danvers, nodding to her Sep 10 17:36:23 D: Your Excellency *she curtsies* Sep 10 17:36:38 Mrs Danvers. How is he? Sep 10 17:37:15 D: Good this morning, your Excellency Sep 10 17:38:35 * Morgan nods Sep 10 17:38:36 Good Sep 10 17:41:06 *She stands discretely, watching the old man by a grave. It is ornate, with a winged cherub on top* Sep 10 17:41:39 * Morgan moves to just behind him, off to one side Sep 10 17:41:42 My lord... Sep 10 17:43:05 * Joseff nods solemnly Sep 10 17:43:14 Good morning, your Excellency Sep 10 17:43:32 I am not interrupting, I hope? Sep 10 17:45:08 No, I always come here after Sunday service Sep 10 17:46:27 * Morgan nods, standing quietly Sep 10 17:47:50 It has been sixteen years, and they have not gotten less difficult. Sep 10 17:48:22 Our grief does not lessen... we simply grow around it Sep 10 17:50:06 * Joseff nods Sep 10 17:50:31 There is a time for that, and then there is a time to stop chasing that growth Sep 10 17:52:08 I'm not sure we have that choice my lord Sep 10 17:52:34 That is because you are a young man with a long life ahead of you Sep 10 17:53:38 Perhaps Sep 10 17:54:48 * Joseff blows on his hands against the cold Sep 10 17:55:22 You have a fresh start, something I could not bring myself to do, and I am glad for you Sep 10 17:55:49 It was not something I ever thought would happen Sep 10 17:55:55 *a few flakes of snow are starting to fall* Sep 10 17:56:30 * Joseff nods Sep 10 17:56:44 I had Mina, that was enough to go on for Sep 10 17:57:01 * Morgan nods Sep 10 17:57:06 I am glad you did Sep 10 17:57:35 As am I. Now Mina has Edward to protect and love her. Sep 10 17:58:28 * Morgan nods Sep 10 17:59:59 And Graben has Edward to protect and love her also Sep 10 18:00:09 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:00:14 He has a lot to live up to Sep 10 18:00:40 I know he will do so in the times ahead Sep 10 18:00:52 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:02:13 Everything is settled now Sep 10 18:02:41 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 10 18:02:57 The future of Graben is secure, Mina's safety guaranteed Sep 10 18:04:08 Indeed. There is nothing left to do. Sep 10 18:04:28 There is spending time with Mina Sep 10 18:06:18 We both know that I am losing my mind, your Excellency. I am increasingly becoming a burden on my family, and no man with an ounce of pride wants to become the gibberish wreck in the corner of the room. Sep 10 18:07:13 What you are, my lord, is ill. They do not see you as a burden Sep 10 18:09:12 I understand that, and yet this is not what I want to be remembered as. Sep 10 18:10:10 As a loving father who fought to spend as much time as he could with his daughter? Sep 10 18:11:29 As a strong man. A brave man leading his people. Not a husk reverting to a childlike state. Sep 10 18:12:25 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:12:34 I can appreciate that Sep 10 18:13:18 * Joseff nods Sep 10 18:14:11 Has her Excellency told you what is going to happen to me in the weeks ahead? Sep 10 18:14:23 No, she has not Sep 10 18:15:34 I will lose all control of myself. Not just my grip on reality, but walking, being able to feed and care for myself. Sep 10 18:16:10 * Morgan nods solemnly Sep 10 18:17:33 What fate is that for a man? Sep 10 18:18:17 A terrible one my lord Sep 10 18:19:08 * Joseff nods Sep 10 18:19:31 I pray for it to be swifter than that. Sep 10 18:20:12 That, my lord, is understandable Sep 10 18:22:19 *the increasing snow swirls around the headstone bearing the name of his wife and newborn son, unusual not to inter the bodies separately* I have done everything I promised Maria I would do. I am ready. Sep 10 18:23:02 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:23:08 I understand Sep 10 18:24:48 * Joseff nods Sep 10 18:25:02 Of all the people here, I expected you to most. Sep 10 18:27:08 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:28:51 * Joseff looks at the headstone Sep 10 18:29:03 They told me I couldn't do this, you know? Sep 10 18:29:47 Inter them together? Sep 10 18:30:17 * Joseff nods Sep 10 18:30:47 I was rather wondering about that Sep 10 18:31:11 He had been quickly baptised before his death. That meant by the church's rules he should have been in a separate grave Sep 10 18:31:26 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:31:30 Why, then? Sep 10 18:33:35 For all of his existence, all he had known was his mother's warmth and comfort. The thought of his little body down there, in the cold dark earth, I just could not bear the thought of it. Sep 10 18:33:52 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:33:57 That makes sense to me Sep 10 18:34:48 I put him in her coffin myself, against her skin. That they were together was a comfort. Sep 10 18:35:02 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:37:16 I look forward to meeting him properly soon. Sep 10 18:38:41 I am... torn at a response for that Sep 10 18:42:05 Yes? Sep 10 18:42:28 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 10 18:42:28 * Joseff has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 10 18:42:46 Yes? Sep 10 18:42:59 * MollyK is now known as Joseff Sep 10 18:43:23 I understand your desire to meet him... but I also see how desperately Mina and Edward wish that to not be for some time Sep 10 18:43:43 * Joseff nods Sep 10 18:44:17 I know, but the time will come, and I know they have a loving family to support them Sep 10 18:45:08 * Morgan nods Sep 10 18:48:07 *Danvers comes over* Your Excellency, it is getting very cold. Sep 10 18:48:43 It is. Perhaps, my Lord, we should return to the house Sep 10 18:50:56 * Joseff nods, giving a last look at the headstone Sep 10 18:51:05 Yes, I am tired now Sep 10 18:51:53 * Morgan nods to Danvers Sep 10 18:53:12 *she leads on, Joseff following quietly. He escorts them to Joseff's room, but then he is at a loss Sep 10 18:54:56 * Morgan heads to his room, fetching out clothes that wouldn't mark him out as noble Sep 10 18:55:31 *he manages to find some, though his ideal things are all on the ship Sep 10 18:55:46 * Morgan grumbles, getting changed Sep 10 18:59:17 *he's soon ready, looking very dressed down Sep 10 19:00:05 * Morgan heads down to the guards store, looking for a hat Sep 10 19:02:58 * Joseff has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 10 19:07:04 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 10 19:07:09 [18:53:05] Joseff: *they're happy to give him a really tatty one Sep 10 19:08:05 * Morgan thanks them, also taking a staff and wandering through the house towards the front door Sep 10 19:09:20 *luckily, he bumps into noone* Sep 10 19:09:33 [I'm heading into town my love.] Sep 10 19:13:29 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 10 19:24:00 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 10 19:24:06 [19:10:52] MollyK: [alright, liebling. I will see you in a while] Sep 10 19:25:04 * Morgan nods to himself, heading for town, starting to use the staff as a walking aid, limping as he gets closer Sep 10 19:27:49 *the streets are quiet, the tavern less so* Sep 10 19:28:39 * Morgan puts himself in a corner in the tavern with a tankard of ale Sep 10 19:30:15 *even here it is not long until a pretty young woman comes to sit by him* hello, stranger, is there anything else I can get you? Sep 10 19:30:25 * MollyK is now known as woman Sep 10 19:30:49 Nae love, I'm jus' watchin the comin's n goin's Sep 10 19:31:13 You look lonely Sep 10 19:31:39 With all these folk around me? Never Sep 10 19:33:10 You from around here? Sep 10 19:33:44 Nay lass, though I visited years ago Sep 10 19:36:17 Back in the old days, when the Lady Hapsburg was still alive? Sep 10 19:36:51 *given that Morgan was only 11 when she died, it's not the kindest comment about how old he looks* Sep 10 19:37:33 Not quite, though the years aint been kind. Whats it like 'ere now? Sep 10 19:39:47 Her Ladyship just got married, His Lordship is sick, and the new Lord is Freiarr Graben now Sep 10 19:41:38 That young Sudlache boy? Sep 10 19:43:59 * woman nods Sep 10 19:44:08 Very handsome he is Sep 10 19:44:55 You aint the first t'tell me that Sep 10 19:47:12 Got some very handsome friends too, saw them last night Sep 10 19:47:41 I'll bet they made a nuisence o'theirselves Sep 10 19:48:06 * woman shakes her head Sep 10 19:48:26 Both very polite, both very gentle Sep 10 19:48:45 Surprisin', fer noble types Sep 10 19:48:53 * woman shrugs Sep 10 19:49:07 First time I've met any, in that way Sep 10 19:49:28 * Morgan nods, sipping his ale Sep 10 19:50:04 So tell me lass, am I gonn' be safe here at night? Or should I find myself a quick way out o'town Sep 10 19:50:43 * woman laughs Sep 10 19:50:47 Safe from what? Sep 10 19:51:33 Ruffians, muggers, men who wan' make me their.. y'know Sep 10 19:54:20 * woman laughs again Sep 10 19:54:28 Not much of any of that here Sep 10 19:54:37 Tha's good Sep 10 19:54:45 * woman nods Sep 10 19:55:49 Thing is, in Graben, there's nowhere to go. You get banished, you won't find a proper village or anything for a day's travel Sep 10 19:56:47 'Sonly a day though, providing both yer legs work Sep 10 19:57:58 * woman shrugs Sep 10 19:58:10 People respected the old Freiarr Sep 10 19:58:32 Reckon that'll carry on? Sep 10 20:00:16 Probably Sep 10 20:00:27 Long as he's not a pillock Sep 10 20:01:40 Good reputation, that family Sep 10 20:02:00 Oh? I heard they had a crazy one Sep 10 20:03:03 The brother married a commoner,but I always thought that sounded really exciting and romantic Sep 10 20:03:50 * Morgan nods, sipping his ale Sep 10 20:05:34 To be willing to throw it all away, you'd have to want someone really badly Sep 10 20:05:44 * Morgan nods Sep 10 20:05:53 Makes sense Sep 10 20:06:20 Married again now Sep 10 20:06:50 So I hears. Redhead if I recall Sep 10 20:07:47 * woman nods Sep 10 20:07:59 That's what they said last night Sep 10 20:08:13 Them nobles? What they say? Sep 10 20:10:50 That she's gorgeous, kind, has a naughty twinkle in her eye. Apparently he picked her up and put her over his shoulder just for fun Sep 10 20:11:19 Don't be daft, nobles don't do that Sep 10 20:11:53 * woman shrugs Sep 10 20:11:58 That's what they said Sep 10 20:13:13 Bit weird Sep 10 20:14:05 Don't see why they'd lie though Sep 10 20:14:27 No... ah well Sep 10 20:14:43 *the general attitude in the tavern is peaceful, lots of men just chatting* Sep 10 20:15:12 And that one with half a leg is nice. Gonna be the assistant overseer, apparently Sep 10 20:16:01 Bumped into 'im months ago. Good man I thought Sep 10 20:16:11 * woman smiles Sep 10 20:16:14 I reckon so Sep 10 20:17:00 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful of his ale before pushing it away and putting a guilder in front of the woman Sep 10 20:17:04 Fer yer time lass Sep 10 20:17:14 * woman looks surprised Sep 10 20:17:36 Nah, you don't have to do that. No one is looking for me anyway Sep 10 20:18:16 Call it payment for information... cos I'm after a cloak, and was hopin you could tell me where to get one Sep 10 20:18:46 * woman gives him an address Sep 10 20:19:22 * Morgan gets up, tipping his hat before heading for the door Sep 10 20:20:28 *no one stops him, and his disguise means he is completely ignored by all and sundry. Outside, the clock chimes once, meaning he has missed lunch and the quiet hour has started* Sep 10 20:21:02 * Morgan looks round in the street, heading back towards the house Sep 10 20:22:10 *the streets are still peaceful, but not as peaceful as Edward's home, which is silent Sep 10 20:23:01 * Morgan walks through the house towards his room Sep 10 20:23:27 * woman is now known as Molly Sep 10 20:23:49 * Molly is reading by the fire, looking relaxed Sep 10 20:24:12 Ello yer excellency Sep 10 20:25:48 * Molly looks at him, smiling Sep 10 20:26:35 Now, how did you get in here, hmm? *she looks him over with amusement* Sep 10 20:26:58 No bugger in the hallways Sep 10 20:27:12 * Molly nods Sep 10 20:27:54 I do not generally entertain men in old, tatty clothes in my bed chamber! Sep 10 20:28:30 Woman in the tavern asked if I was last here when Mina's mother was alive... how old do I look?! Sep 10 20:28:39 * Molly sniggers Sep 10 20:28:50 Goodness me, that is harsh Sep 10 20:29:07 I was quite offended Sep 10 20:29:13 * Molly giggles Sep 10 20:29:28 Were you really? Sep 10 20:29:46 A bit Sep 10 20:30:10 I hope you did not show her how young and virile some parts of you are *she is clearly teasing rather than concerned* Sep 10 20:30:42 With this leg?! Don't be absurd, there was nowhere for my walking staff Sep 10 20:31:11 It was your staff I mean, but not one you use for walking... Sep 10 20:31:29 * Morgan blushes Sep 10 20:31:38 * Molly giggles Sep 10 20:32:15 So, now that you have come upon a Duchess alone and unguarded in her room, what precisely do you intend to do? Sep 10 20:33:34 I intend... to get changed and talk... somethings bothering me Sep 10 20:34:01 * Molly nods Sep 10 20:34:26 Alright, my love. *she pours some coffee, giving him time to do so* Sep 10 20:34:39 * Morgan gets changed before sitting down Sep 10 20:35:03 Joseff has given up Sep 10 20:37:41 * Molly hands him some coffee Sep 10 20:37:44 I see Sep 10 20:37:50 Thank you my love Sep 10 20:39:15 If it were not for his faith, I believe he would do something... terminal. Sep 10 20:39:27 * Molly sighs Sep 10 20:39:51 From a physician's point of view, I can understand it Sep 10 20:45:22 * Morgan nods Sep 10 20:46:00 What about the situation is bothering you so deeply? Sep 10 20:46:13 Where would his faith stand if he convinced someone to do it for him? Sep 10 20:49:40 In truth, I am unsure Sep 10 20:51:06 Really, only he can answer that. His relationship with Theus is a personal one, as is all of ours. What I think is acceptable, what he does, what you do, can all be different Sep 10 20:52:35 * Morgan nods Sep 10 20:58:41 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Sep 10 21:00:04 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 10 21:00:20 * MollyK watches him Sep 10 21:00:31 What are you thinking, my love? Sep 10 21:02:02 I'm concerned that he will take steps to avoid being, as he put it, a gibbering wreck Sep 10 21:02:24 And you intend to stop that? Sep 10 21:04:13 * Morgan frowns Sep 10 21:04:15 I don't know Sep 10 21:04:20 * MollyK nods Sep 10 21:04:43 It is not easy... Sep 10 21:06:53 No. It isn't Sep 10 21:07:24 * MollyK nods Sep 10 21:08:24 It would be prudent to step up the guarding. I would not wish Mina to be hurt if, Theus forbid, he found a way to do so and she discovered him Sep 10 21:08:53 Are we trying to stop him, or making sure it isn't her that finds him? Sep 10 21:10:17 * MollyK watches him Sep 10 21:10:31 Mostly the latter. Sep 10 21:10:42 * Morgan scowls Sep 10 21:12:21 * MollyK sighs Sep 10 21:12:58 Liebes herz... I am sorry, but I am a farm girl at heart, and I do not like prolonged suffering when death is inevitable. Sep 10 21:14:34 What are _you_ suggesting? Sep 10 21:16:31 Only that where I might seem callous and uncaring it is precisely the opposite. Sep 10 21:17:42 * Morgan nods Sep 10 21:18:23 * MollyK sips her coffee Sep 10 21:18:46 I do not know we will still even be here when he gets very bad Sep 10 21:19:20 * Morgan scowls hard Sep 10 21:19:57 * MollyK watches him, nodding Sep 10 21:21:15 I know... I cannot tell you how it feels to have this overwhelming sense of duty to my fellow man to cure and soothe every ounce of pain. I could devote my entire life to healing, and I still would not touch anywhere near as many lives as I wish I could. Sep 10 21:22:40 We have a schedule... we've already pushed it back... Sep 10 21:23:30 It is impossible. If we delay again it's possible we will miss the delivery of Sascha's twins Sep 10 21:23:56 We cannot Sep 10 21:25:23 * MollyK nods Sep 10 21:25:37 I could not bear that, not after everything... Sep 10 21:25:58 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 10 21:26:24 If he were to pass before we leave... Sep 10 21:27:31 * MollyK nods slowly Sep 10 21:27:39 Yes...? Sep 10 21:28:43 We would have to stay Sep 10 21:30:13 Would we? Sep 10 21:30:58 Could we really leave them? Sep 10 21:32:32 * MollyK sighs Sep 10 21:33:09 I don't know. There's Betuana and Xsarlac to think of... our commitment to His Grace... Sep 10 21:33:17 Sascha... Sep 10 21:33:24 * MollyK nods Sep 10 21:33:56 Bringing Florrie to meet her Father... bringing James, Elsie and Thomas to Eisen... Sep 10 21:34:28 * Morgan nods Sep 10 21:36:14 How long do you think he has? How long before his good days outnumber his bad? Sep 10 21:39:31 It is tough to know. He is declining faster than I initially thought. But I would expect to see him lose some body function in the next two weeks, likely his ability to walk. Then probably his ability to do small tasks with fingers and hands, his ability to control his bladder and bowels... and then his brain will start to lose control of his Sep 10 21:39:31 organs, like his lungs, and then his heart... it is a slow, unpleasant way to die Sep 10 21:40:14 * Morgan looks wounded Sep 10 21:40:18 We cannot allow that Sep 10 21:41:01 No... it should not have to happen with so little dignity Sep 10 21:43:16 I don't know what to do Sep 10 21:43:35 * MollyK nods Sep 10 21:44:00 Perhaps we will take it one day at a time, whilst we are still here? Sep 10 21:45:15 I think... we should discuss it with Joseff... Sep 10 21:45:57 And tell him there are herbs that can do it? Sep 10 21:46:55 Maybe. I would not see him kept from Maria and their son Sep 10 21:49:15 * MollyK nods sadly Sep 10 21:49:47 And that must feel... I don't know... personal for you? Sep 10 21:50:33 * Morgan nods Sep 10 21:50:36 Somewhat Sep 10 21:51:35 Is that what you would want, in these circumstances? You would want me to end it? Sep 10 21:51:54 I would not lay that burden upon you Sep 10 21:52:23 Of caring for you like that, or of relieving your suffering? Sep 10 21:52:50 Both Sep 10 21:54:30 You would never be a burden to me. If anyone was serving you in any capacity like that, I would want to be the one to do. Sep 10 21:54:34 So* Sep 10 21:54:52 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 10 21:56:07 I wonder... if Danvers would help if the time came... when the time comes Sep 10 21:56:53 In what capacity? Sep 10 21:57:07 The herbs Sep 10 21:57:52 Perhaps... if that is how it is to go, I wonder if we could trust Edward with it Sep 10 21:58:20 I don't know he would accept hearing about it from me Sep 10 21:58:31 Why? Sep 10 21:59:51 I don't know Sep 10 22:00:23 * Morgan sighs Sep 10 22:00:40 We would need to discuss with with Joseff first Sep 10 22:00:54 * MollyK nods, sipping her coffee Sep 10 22:01:01 This afternoon then? Sep 10 22:01:20 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:01:45 I don't know Edward will be able to tolerate it given the past... could he have a hand in taking Joseff from Mina... Sep 10 22:02:09 Perhaps so Sep 10 22:03:24 * MollyK finishes the coffee in her cup before putting the cup and saucer on the little table Sep 10 22:04:03 I have something for you, for our six months anniversary Sep 10 22:04:59 Oh? Sep 10 22:05:07 I'm afraid I have not got anything for you Sep 10 22:05:28 That does not matter, my love Sep 10 22:06:12 *She goes into a drawer before coming to kneel at his feet. She hands him a folded cream piece of fabric tied with a ribbon* Sep 10 22:07:33 * Morgan looks it over before gently undoing it Sep 10 22:08:29 *She watches him, chewing her lip nervously. It's a handkerchief, like the others have, but instead of flowers in a ring around his name, there are intersecting letters in black, his own name in blue and capitalised through the middle of the vertical words. faMilie, mOlly, vaRick, gerechtiGkeit (meaning fairness, justice equality), janA, Sep 10 22:08:29 dietliNde.* Sep 10 22:09:23 * Morgan runs his fingers over the stitching, a tea running down his cheek Sep 10 22:09:28 Oh... oh my darling... Sep 10 22:09:43 * MollyK watches him, speaking quietly Sep 10 22:09:50 It is alright? Sep 10 22:10:06 Its... beautiful Sep 10 22:10:26 * MollyK nods a little Sep 10 22:10:38 Good. Sep 10 22:11:07 * Morgan smiles slightly, another tear chasing the first Sep 10 22:11:14 I was going to ask if perhaps you'd make one for me Sep 10 22:11:22 You were? Sep 10 22:11:42 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:13:05 I consider it with flowers instead... a mix of lily of the valley, forget-me-nots, roses... Sep 10 22:13:31 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:14:14 Its perfect Sep 10 22:14:42 * MollyK looks relieved Sep 10 22:14:52 I hoped... but I wasn't sure Sep 10 22:16:55 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:17:23 * MollyK watches him some more Sep 10 22:17:43 Much has changed in six months, much is still changing... Sep 10 22:18:22 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:19:05 And I have not over-stepped at all? Sep 10 22:21:58 No, my love, not one bit Sep 10 22:22:09 * MollyK nods Sep 10 22:22:32 Good. *she just stays quiet where she is on the floor* Sep 10 22:22:54 * Morgan is still running his fingers over the embroidery Sep 10 22:23:22 * MollyK just watches him calmly, giving him time* Sep 10 22:25:34 * Morgan sighs, tucking the handkerchief into an inside pocket gently Sep 10 22:26:03 What makes you sigh so? Sep 10 22:28:12 I wasn't expecting it.... I wasn't ready for the emotions of it Sep 10 22:28:49 Would you try to explain them to me? Sep 10 22:28:59 * Morgan frowns Sep 10 22:29:25 Pain, loss... love... gratitude... Sep 10 22:29:48 * MollyK nods Sep 10 22:29:59 That is a lot to feel all in one go Sep 10 22:30:19 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:30:52 Would you like to be alone? Sep 10 22:31:54 No my love. *he checks the time* Sep 10 22:32:23 *there's another ten minutes of quiet time left* Sep 10 22:33:46 The problem with this enforced hour of quiet... when there are things that need to be done, we end up having to wait Sep 10 22:34:35 * MollyK nods a little, standing up Sep 10 22:34:46 Have I overwhelmed you? Sep 10 22:35:28 No, my love Sep 10 22:36:33 * MollyK nods Sep 10 22:36:51 You are just feeling an urgency of resolving things? Sep 10 22:36:56 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:36:57 Aye Sep 10 22:37:13 Alright, liebling Sep 10 22:37:31 * MollyK moves away a little Sep 10 22:38:01 Maybe Joseff is not busy? Not everyone will be, I assume Sep 10 22:38:16 I... will speak to him? Sep 10 22:39:55 We can do so together Sep 10 22:40:34 I think perhaps your being there might be a reminder that he does not have a fresh start... Sep 10 22:41:17 What do you mean? Sep 10 22:41:44 You were my fresh start... my reason for hope. He knows that, and knows he does not have one. Sep 10 22:42:40 Does he want one though? Sep 10 22:43:22 No... he is ready to be with his wife Sep 10 22:43:30 * MollyK nods sadly Sep 10 22:43:42 I will let you go on alone Sep 10 22:44:40 * Morgan nods, getting up Sep 10 22:44:57 Depending on what he says, I will go see Edward afterwards Sep 10 22:45:04 * MollyK watches the fire a moment Sep 10 22:45:24 Alright liebling, I will wait here for Varick Sep 10 22:45:37 * Morgan nods, bending to kiss her forehead Sep 10 22:45:54 * MollyK looks up at him Sep 10 22:46:00 I'll see you later Sep 10 22:46:17 * Morgan nods Sep 10 22:47:16 I love you, liebes herz. Sep 10 22:47:23 I love you blossom Sep 10 22:47:52 * MollyK opens the door for him Sep 10 22:48:16 * Morgan draws a breath before heading out towards Joseffs room Sep 10 22:54:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 10 22:55:09 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client)