**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Sep 19 00:06:03 2022 Sep 19 00:06:03 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 19 09:46:50 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Sep 19 10:33:52 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 19 10:37:28 *The stream of people is less, but what is a surprise is that Mina has joined Edward, who is stood close beside her. People want to see them, bowing and curtseying. Adalbrecht is stood guard by the coffin Sep 19 10:37:58 * Morgan goes to stand by his father Sep 19 10:38:49 * MollyK is now known as Adalbrecht Sep 19 10:38:57 * Adalbrecht speaks quietly Sep 19 10:39:03 Is everything well? Sep 19 10:40:24 Yes my lord Sep 19 10:43:42 * Adalbrecht nods, glancing at the others. Mina looks formal but gracious. Edward looks both protective of her but also benevolent, in control, steady. Again, there are things in his mannerisms that are like Adalbrecht Sep 19 10:44:07 He reminds me of you, my lord Sep 19 10:44:59 * Adalbrecht inclines his head Sep 19 10:45:29 Strangely, I was thinking he is the less formal of the two, and it made me think of you Sep 19 10:49:30 I can see where you're coming from, of the two of them. It occurred to me yesterday, when I saw him at his desk. It brought back images of you at yours Sep 19 10:50:09 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 10:50:51 He is stepping in to the place your Mother and I planned for him. A Freiarrdom was always our hope. Sep 19 10:51:36 * Morgan nods, looking down for a few moments Sep 19 10:53:31 * Adalbrecht glances at him Sep 19 10:53:35 What? Sep 19 10:54:35 Nothing of import Sep 19 10:55:51 Do not berate yourself. All has come full circle for Edward and Mina now Sep 19 10:57:13 Not _quite_ what I was thinking my lord Sep 19 10:57:27 No? Sep 19 10:57:43 No. I was thinking how much better suited he would've been to be Veisgraf Sep 19 10:57:56 *The people still file by* Sep 19 10:59:01 Perhaps, but he was not. Sep 19 11:00:39 No... Sep 19 11:01:42 You are going to be a fine Graf, Morgan. Sep 19 11:02:42 I hope so my lord Sep 19 11:03:01 I already know it, as does your Mother Sep 19 11:04:43 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 19 11:05:30 And Edward is going to be a fine Freiarr, and a fine husband. All in all, you have both turned out well Sep 19 11:06:38 Can I tell you something, my lord? Sep 19 11:07:17 Of course Sep 19 11:08:44 If she had no accepted him after the news of Florrie, I was giving serious thought to handing Innesbruck over to him. Sep 19 11:09:01 * Adalbrecht nods a little Sep 19 11:09:10 An interesting idea Sep 19 11:10:50 He would need purpose. Sep 19 11:10:59 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 11:11:25 My reason for giving it to your uncle was simpler Sep 19 11:11:48 Oh? Sep 19 11:13:51 I wanted him to be nearby, but he deserved some autonomy Sep 19 11:14:51 * Morgan nods Sep 19 11:15:15 Who'd have thought the two of us would be unhappy at the thought of being so far apart... Sep 19 11:15:37 Until you were about ten, I would have believed it Sep 19 11:15:58 But a year ago? Sep 19 11:16:10 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Sep 19 11:16:43 A year ago we had only briefly seen you, and had no idea where Edward was. Prophets Mass last year was a lonely affair Sep 19 11:17:26 * Morgan nods, looking down briefly Sep 19 11:20:11 I am sorry my lord Sep 19 11:20:43 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Sep 19 11:20:57 You and Edward has had to forge your own paths Sep 19 11:22:07 I had no wish to hurt you or mother. I left because I could not hurt you as I was hurt. Sep 19 11:22:45 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 11:22:54 And now you are glad of that. Sep 19 11:23:13 * Morgan nods Sep 19 11:24:01 Yes my lord Sep 19 11:25:10 * Adalbrecht nods, watching as Edward whispers something to Mina with a hand in the small of her back Sep 19 11:25:51 It is difficult... being happy where I am and wishing I had behaved differently Sep 19 11:26:01 Why? Sep 19 11:26:38 Because if I had behaved differently, we would not be where we are now, I would not have Molly or Varick. Sep 19 11:28:01 No, and I cannot see many ways in which you could have behaved differently Sep 19 11:28:41 Not if I were to remain true to who I was Sep 19 11:30:09 And if I had banished you, or sent you to Catterick, you would not have the close relationship with your Mother, Edward, and I that you now do. Sep 19 11:33:10 No Sep 19 11:34:47 None of us can change it now. Sudlachenburg is going to benefit from you and Molly as her Graf and Grafin. Sep 19 11:35:39 We will do our best to make you proud Sep 19 11:36:14 I have no doubt you will Sep 19 11:37:47 * Morgan inclines his head Sep 19 11:37:50 Thank you my lord Sep 19 11:38:19 What would you have done, with hindsight, or in my position? Sep 19 11:39:19 To be here, it could not be changed. That aside, I should have listened to Edward, should've come to you. He should've done the same. Sep 19 11:40:59 I would only have been able to send you away. Our allies are unlikely to have stood by us Sep 19 11:41:20 * Morgan nods Sep 19 11:42:51 Only knowing before it happened could we have done anything, I have concluded Sep 19 11:43:13 * Morgan nods Sep 19 11:43:21 You have given it much thought? Sep 19 11:43:28 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 11:44:31 One of the things you will find when the ultimate responsibility is yours is that you will look back on your choices with a more knowledgeable eye and use your conclusions to guide your hand in the future Sep 19 11:45:03 * Morgan nods Sep 19 11:45:05 Yes my lord Sep 19 11:47:02 I see only that I could have elevated her Father to being a gentleman, and then in time you could have wed, or that you could have been commanded to retain her as a mistress whilst we found you a noble wife. In no other way could you have continued to be the Veisgraf Sep 19 11:48:53 * Morgan nods Sep 19 11:49:00 I've more or less reached that conclusion myself Sep 19 11:49:07 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 11:49:51 I should have had a tighter grip on the town, and had a better idea of where you were headed. Sep 19 11:50:59 Would you have elevated Otto, do you think? Sep 19 11:52:08 * Adalbrecht thinks Sep 19 11:52:42 I would not have been happy about it, but over time I think I would have relented if I could not get you to bend Sep 19 11:53:03 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 19 11:53:26 But how much of that is coloured by the knowledge you have now, of how stubborn I am Sep 19 11:54:19 That is possible. Would you have given her up if your Mother had asked? I am well aware my influence on you is less than hers. Sep 19 11:55:28 Not willingly. But I have dreamed that occurrence, and I did not marry her. Though, I flat refused to do anything else Sep 19 11:56:02 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 11:56:30 I can say for a certainty I would have turned your Mother to intervening with you. Sep 19 11:56:44 * Morgan nods Sep 19 11:57:02 Do you think we could change the subject? Sep 19 11:57:13 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 11:57:28 Where is Molly? Sep 19 11:57:42 She was keeping an eye on Varick. Its nap time Sep 19 11:58:06 When we move to Haefenlor... I would like my dog to live with us Sep 19 11:58:35 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 11:58:45 I have no issue with that Sep 19 11:59:22 Thank you my lord Sep 19 12:00:40 * Adalbrecht shrugs Sep 19 12:00:49 I have no particular fondness for him Sep 19 12:00:57 * Morgan glances at him Sep 19 12:01:03 I hear you've been letting him inside Sep 19 12:01:56 He is apparently a pet, and so he might as well stay used to being indoors. I assumed you would want him when you settled Sep 19 12:02:14 * Morgan nods Sep 19 12:03:00 I had not considered how I would feel about it but... he is a connection to my past and my present. Varick will like having him Sep 19 12:03:57 More bearable than that creature Dekker's wife has. Sep 19 12:04:19 * Morgan maintains a neutral expression Sep 19 12:04:41 Its actually a sweet little creature, very loving and excitable... for a rat Sep 19 12:05:04 * Adalbrecht coughs, trying not to laugh Sep 19 12:05:36 I do not believe in making these useless animals. Animals are for a purpose Sep 19 12:05:49 Comfort is a purpose, my lord Sep 19 12:06:35 * Adalbrecht shrugs Sep 19 12:07:19 Perhaps I will find one for your Mother. Once Jarvie and her baby leave, your Mother will benefit from someone to make a fuss of Sep 19 12:08:08 I believe that to be a sound idea, my lord, unless you wish to be made a fuss of yourself? The two of you have seemed much closer, more content here... Sep 19 12:08:28 A man does not need to be made a fuss over Sep 19 12:09:04 * Morgan shrugs Sep 19 12:09:30 Need, perhaps not... Sep 19 12:13:21 You do not let your wife fuss you like a child? Sep 19 12:14:02 That is my business, my lord, is it not? Sep 19 12:15:34 * Adalbrecht looks surprised Sep 19 12:16:09 I think a pet might suit her, much as I do not understand them Sep 19 12:16:51 A cat, perhaps? Though I wouldn't let my son name it Sep 19 12:17:33 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 12:17:56 I suppose it could go to the kitchens occassionally to hunt mice Sep 19 12:18:20 It could be taught to do that, yes Sep 19 12:19:18 We have a ships cat... though its more Varicks cat now. When we were away, it would keep me company Sep 19 12:19:45 I remember seeing it when we went to Starke Sep 19 12:19:54 * Morgan nods Sep 19 12:20:04 He sleeps about my shoulders when I am on watch in the nest Sep 19 12:20:23 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 12:22:44 Will you be taking him to Hafenlohr? Sep 19 12:24:11 Varick? We're more or less obliged to Sep 19 12:25:07 * Adalbrecht smiles Sep 19 12:25:14 The cat, Morgan. Sep 19 12:25:26 I think so. Varick misses him terribly Sep 19 12:26:08 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 12:27:23 Have you considered taking in a child from another noble family? It is not uncommon now the War has finished to go back to that old tradition of sending young boys out to another household before they start at the Academy Sep 19 12:27:57 To what end my lord? Sep 19 12:29:25 Companionship for Varick Sep 19 12:30:12 I see. Perhaps we can discuss it in more detail before we leave? Sep 19 12:30:18 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 12:30:21 Indeed Sep 19 12:31:02 *A few more people pass them by with bows and curtsies, but they are gravitating towards Mina and Edward Sep 19 12:32:46 Why is Molly suddenly dressing so much more modestly? Sep 19 12:33:37 She feels it appropriate right now. The same reason I am being much more obvious in showing respect to you my lord. Sep 19 12:33:52 * Adalbrecht nods Sep 19 12:36:43 I see Sep 19 12:38:13 That is an issue, my lord? Sep 19 12:38:30 Not at all Sep 19 12:40:29 * Morgan nods Sep 19 12:42:59 *Over the next few hours, Mina comes and goes, but Edward stays, making a point of acknowledging everyone. Molly brings them coffee, and Varick comes with her, looking around* Sep 19 12:44:46 * Adalbrecht is now known as Varick Sep 19 12:45:13 * Varick comes to Morgan "Papa, we brought you coffee" Sep 19 12:46:14 * Morgan smiles, kneeling down Sep 19 12:46:21 Thank you young man. Did you sleep well? Sep 19 12:46:27 * Varick nods Sep 19 12:46:55 I dreamt I had a room full of cats Sep 19 12:47:48 Thats a lot of cats Sep 19 12:48:26 * Varick nods Sep 19 12:49:26 *The people look at them as they pass. Morgan catches the whispering* "That's the ducal family, that is!" "Isn't their son a handsome one?" Sep 19 12:51:40 [Are you alright, my love? Shall I ask someone to swap with you now?] Sep 19 12:52:04 * Morgan smiles slightly, standing and taking the coffee from Molly Sep 19 12:52:15 [I'm alright for a little while love] Sep 19 12:52:36 [Let me know then, and I will send someone] Sep 19 12:52:45 * Varick looks at the coffin Sep 19 12:54:17 * Morgan puts his hand on Varicks shoulder Sep 19 12:54:26 You alright? Sep 19 12:54:30 * Varick looks at Morgan Sep 19 12:54:37 Can I stand guard with you? Sep 19 12:57:15 * Morgan glances at his father Sep 19 12:57:39 *Adalbrecht is off at the other end with Edward, no help at all* Sep 19 12:57:51 If you feel you want to, yes Sep 19 12:57:56 * Varick nods Sep 19 12:59:14 [You are sure that is alright?] Sep 19 13:02:48 [Why would it not be? Sep 19 13:03:51 [he is young, he might get bored] Sep 19 13:04:09 [Would you ask Edward? It is his home] Sep 19 13:04:21 We'll just make sure uncle Edward doesn't mind, ok? Sep 19 13:05:04 * Varick nods Sep 19 13:09:59 Okay Papa Sep 19 13:10:53 * Morgan nods, waiting Sep 19 13:11:36 *Molly goes to them. Edward looks at Morgan, nodding* Sep 19 13:11:55 [He says there won't be many more now] Sep 19 13:12:07 He says that's alright Sep 19 13:12:59 * Varick moves into position, standing like Morgan quietly Sep 19 13:13:37 *Molly watches them both a moment* [Alright, I will leave him with you, my love* Sep 19 13:14:11 [alright blossom. I'll call on you if he gets bored] Sep 19 13:16:03 *Molly goes. Varick doesn't get bored, in fact he shows an amazing capacity to stand still and formal whilst the remaining townsfolk come through* Sep 19 13:17:18 * Morgan tries to set a good example, frequently quietly praising him for how well he's doing Sep 19 13:17:41 *Wonks comes in on his crutches* Sep 19 13:18:15 W: Thats it, Your Excellency. A fair few in the other hall eating and drinking, but no more viewers Sep 19 13:19:05 * Morgan nods, relaxing slightly Sep 19 13:19:14 Thank you Wonks. I'll let Edward know Sep 19 13:19:32 *He nods, going back out* Sep 19 13:19:39 * Varick looks at Morgan Sep 19 13:19:45 Is it time to play now. Sep 19 13:19:47 ? Sep 19 13:20:08 Almost. Just a little more to do. I want to make sure Edward is ok and doesn't need our help at the moment Sep 19 13:20:17 * Varick nods Sep 19 13:20:32 Okay, Papa. I am proud of you, you did a good job Sep 19 13:20:53 Thank you son. Come on, lets go talk to Uncle Edward Sep 19 13:21:19 * Varick comes along with him. Edward is stood alone now Sep 19 13:21:53 There are no more to come brother. There are some in the hall eating, but no more coming to pay their respects Sep 19 13:23:22 E: *he nods* Thank you, brother. *He crouches down to Varick* Your Father would have been proud of you Sep 19 13:23:45 * Varick looks a bit confused, looking up at Morgan "I know?" Sep 19 13:24:11 * Morgan smiles slightly Sep 19 13:24:15 E: *He smiles a little, watching them* Sep 19 13:24:29 I'm his father, Edward... Karsten is his daddy Sep 19 13:25:03 E: I see, my apologies, Varick. Your Daddy would have been very proud Sep 19 13:25:27 * Varick bows a little "Thank you. He would be proud of you too" Sep 19 13:27:23 *Edward straightens* Right, I am off up to Mina again. I will see you in a while. Thank you for your help Sep 19 13:27:44 * Morgan inclines his head Sep 19 13:28:05 * Varick watches him go "Can we see if they ate all the food?" Sep 19 13:28:15 * Morgan nods Sep 19 13:28:19 Lets get someone to stand guard Sep 19 13:29:06 *They get DeeDee. In the other hall, a few villagers are still talking to Molly and Inga, the servants subtly tidying up* Sep 19 13:29:36 Before we go to play, Varick, I want to go and thank the staff, they've done very well today, don't you think? Sep 19 13:29:49 * Varick nods Sep 19 13:30:00 Do I stay with Mama? Sep 19 13:31:04 You can come with me if you wish Sep 19 13:31:54 Okay Papa. Then we can build the den again? Sep 19 13:32:08 * Morgan nods Sep 19 13:32:28 Can Mama come to the den too? Sep 19 13:32:52 Once its done? Sep 19 13:33:25 To build with us Sep 19 13:33:57 We can ask I suppose Sep 19 13:35:59 * Varick nods. Molly says she will meet them there, and so he and Varick help the servants carry trays of cups to the kitchens to talk to the staff Sep 19 13:36:10 *The staff gather together for him Sep 19 13:36:55 * Morgan looks them over Sep 19 13:38:07 Its been a difficult day... with everything though you have done an outstanding job, and I wanted to tell you all that I am so very grateful for your work today. Sep 19 13:38:33 *There's a few tears, but most just look grateful to be acknowledged Sep 19 13:38:50 Did you all take the opportunity to pay your respects? Sep 19 13:38:59 *They all nod* Sep 19 13:40:21 I'm glad. We know things must go on, and I've no doubt you will continue in your efforts but today you have really outdone yourselves. Thank you. *he puts his hand on Varicks shoulder* come on, lets go Sep 19 13:42:03 * Varick goes with him outdoors. The afternoon is wearing on, and it is already heading towards twilight. They have been at the den barely five minutes when Molly joins them Sep 19 13:42:07 * Varick is now known as Molly Sep 19 13:42:14 How are my favourite men? Sep 19 13:43:32 Varick has been absolutely wonderful helping me today. Edward was very grateful Sep 19 13:43:40 * Molly smiles Sep 19 13:44:40 That is lovely, Mauschen. You are such a good boy. *he looks as pleased by this as Morgan used to be in hearing Verity say it* Sep 19 13:45:37 * Molly looks to Morgan, speaking quietly whilst Varick builds Sep 19 13:45:48 And you, my love? How are you? Sep 19 13:46:05 I'm alright blossom. Sep 19 13:46:22 * Molly smiles Sep 19 13:46:33 Good. The people were impressed by you Sep 19 13:46:39 Oh? Sep 19 13:47:08 They thought you very regal. And some of the young ladies thought you very handsome Sep 19 13:47:27 I'm sure they were talking about Varick. I heard a few say that Sep 19 13:47:58 * Molly shakes her head Sep 19 13:48:08 Earlier, before Varick was here Sep 19 13:48:15 oh Sep 19 13:49:36 Don't worry, my love, I told them all I would fight any woman who even entertained thoughts about seducing you. Sep 19 13:50:49 You did no such thing. We went and thanked the staff for their hard work today Sep 19 13:50:57 * Molly smiles Sep 19 13:51:16 Of course I didn't. I thanked the ones in the hall too Sep 19 13:51:36 * Morgan nods Sep 19 13:51:43 * Morgan speaks quietly Sep 19 13:52:17 I had an interesting conversation with Varick... he says he wants to give Crusader to Edward Sep 19 13:52:30 * Molly speaks quietly too Sep 19 13:52:42 But he is Karsten's horse Sep 19 13:52:52 * Morgan nods Sep 19 13:53:32 He is thinking of him less and less... I told him I was proud of him for how well he is dealing with that, and thinking about giving his horse to Edward... he said "I am a person" Sep 19 13:54:01 That's... a strange expression Sep 19 13:54:24 He says you say it Sep 19 13:54:59 I say he is his _own_ person. He has to live his life, the one that Theus has granted him. Sep 19 13:55:40 Ah... he says he doesn't have to be Vaticine just because Karsten would want that... and he can just be a Koertig if he wants Sep 19 13:55:53 * Molly nods Sep 19 13:56:36 He can. He can be _Varick_. He is not only defined by who his father was, what he has been through til now. Sep 19 13:56:43 * Morgan nods Sep 19 13:56:46 Aye Sep 19 13:57:04 * Molly quietly links her fingers with his Sep 19 13:59:18 * Molly watches his expression Sep 19 13:59:33 What? Sep 19 13:59:52 Nothing, my love. I just wanted to look at you Sep 19 14:01:55 * Morgan nods Sep 19 14:02:04 *Varick gets them joining in, neither having the heart to make him go in when the darkness comes* Sep 19 14:14:46 * Morgan gathers up some wood and rocks, putting them ready to be burned before calling Varick over Sep 19 14:16:48 *Varick comes to him* Sep 19 14:17:13 * Morgan hands him his tinderbox Sep 19 14:17:22 You know how to start a fire? Sep 19 14:20:48 *Varick nods, crouching down. The fire does start, but it's weak* Sep 19 14:21:55 * Morgan gets down low, blowing gently on the kindling Sep 19 14:23:33 If you do that, it helps it gain strength, but you've got to be gentle Sep 19 14:23:42 V: Can't you do it with magic? Sep 19 14:24:19 You can't. I want to make sure you can always set a fire strong enough to keep you warm Sep 19 14:25:40 Okay, Papa *he works hard until it's going well* Sep 19 14:26:02 Excellent, well done Sep 19 14:28:06 * Molly smiles, watching a proud Varick go back to his building Sep 19 14:29:32 You have so many skills to teach them Sep 19 14:30:01 Its our job to make sure they are prepared for life without us Sep 19 14:31:43 * Molly glances at him Sep 19 14:32:03 joseff's passing has made you think of that? Sep 19 14:33:09 Some. His learning to let go of his father has somewhat inspired me to be better than I am for him Sep 19 14:35:51 You sell yourself short, you are an excellent Papa to him already Sep 19 14:36:36 maybe Sep 19 14:36:57 You are. Sep 19 14:37:58 Edward told him his father would be proud of him today. He looked confused because I'd already told him I was proud of him. Had to explain to Edward that Karsten is his daddy Sep 19 14:39:29 * Molly smiles warmly Sep 19 14:39:36 That must feel good? Sep 19 14:40:00 * Morgan nods Sep 19 14:40:01 It does Sep 19 14:42:16 * Molly nods Sep 19 14:42:53 *Varick suddenly stops building, staring north towards the forest and the lake* Sep 19 14:44:27 * Morgan looks in that direction Sep 19 14:44:53 *There's nothing, but Varick looks at them* We have to go! Sep 19 14:45:01 Whats going on Varick? Sep 19 14:45:18 V: I can hear something! Sep 19 14:45:22 What? Sep 19 14:45:27 * Molly is now known as Varick Sep 19 14:46:16 I don't know! Quick! Sep 19 14:46:29 * Morgan nods, going to him Sep 19 14:46:32 Tell me where Sep 19 14:46:35 * Varick runs off towards the forest Sep 19 14:46:46 * Morgan swears, chasing him Sep 19 14:47:40 *Molly runs along after them. It's quite a bit darker in the trees* Sep 19 14:49:25 * Morgan catches up with Varick, pulling him to a halt while he finds branch to use as a torch Sep 19 14:49:57 Papa! We're going to miss it! Sep 19 14:51:08 * Morgan sets fire to it Sep 19 14:51:10 Go on Sep 19 14:52:38 * Varick goes on for a few minutes before stopping. Molly comes to a halt behind Morgan Sep 19 14:53:31 * Varick seems to be listening Sep 19 14:53:40 * Morgan waits quietly Sep 19 14:54:06 It's coming closer. It likes the fire Sep 19 14:54:45 _what_ does? Sep 19 14:55:11 Whatever it is Sep 19 14:55:39 You can't tell? Sep 19 14:55:49 * Varick goes on a bit more to a clearing. In the distance amongst the tree there's a glow Sep 19 14:55:51 No Sep 19 14:56:18 * Morgan wracks his brains for creatures that like fire and glow Sep 19 14:57:36 *Such as the Schneeskald...* Sep 19 14:57:56 * Morgan pulls Varick behind him Sep 19 14:58:12 If I say, you and mama run as fast as you can back to the house Sep 19 14:58:23 But I want to see it! Sep 19 14:58:38 If its more of the last thing I saw that glows, the answers no Sep 19 14:59:06 *Molly comes to stand on the other side of Varick in case he bolts* Sep 19 14:59:57 Okay, Papa. *he is concentrating on that brighter spot in the trees that is coming closer* Sep 19 15:00:01 [if it is the schneeskald, take Varick and run. I will try to set them alight and be right behind you] Sep 19 15:00:22 [No stopping for stones.] Sep 19 15:00:32 [No, valuable as they are] Sep 19 15:02:17 *What they do see between the dark trees is a movement, not of a swarm of small creatures, but a smooth movement, of something large. It's a pale colour* Sep 19 15:02:33 Shall I try to get it to come closer? Sep 19 15:02:36 * Morgan tilts his head Sep 19 15:02:48 I'm not sure that's a good idea... you can understand it? Sep 19 15:03:42 No... sort of. It isn't hunting us, it is looking for your fire Sep 19 15:04:28 What for? Sep 19 15:04:40 I don't know Sep 19 15:05:30 * Morgan nods, throwing the branch out in front of them Sep 19 15:06:45 *It passes nearer. It's long, and moves smoothly, almost like a huge cat. With the light source closer, Morgan see a sort of iridescence to the white within the treeline Sep 19 15:07:45 I think... Drachen follow fire... Sep 19 15:08:01 M: It couldn't be, surely? Sep 19 15:08:08 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 19 15:08:12 No... it can't be Sep 19 15:10:07 *But when it comes into the clearing, it is hard to believe that the nine foot high creature could be anything else, the sunlight on soap bubbles colour being what Edward described. It watches them all* Sep 19 15:10:19 M: My god... Sep 19 15:10:23 * Morgan whispers Sep 19 15:10:24 wow Sep 19 15:10:35 That's what it is! Sep 19 15:10:50 * Morgan nods Sep 19 15:14:32 *It has a very calm demeanour, and a deep wisdom in its eyes. The big nostrils are lowered to the flame. It has scales along it, each shiny and rainbow like, tucked in wings, and a long tail. Snout to tip, it it's about twenty feet long. Sep 19 15:15:13 its... enormous Sep 19 15:16:45 *It suddenly breathes fire onto the fire he has created. It glows both orange and iridescent briefly* Sep 19 15:17:39 * Morgan takes a step back Sep 19 15:18:31 *The Drachen stops, watching them. The flame no longer moves, it is static but glowing* Sep 19 15:18:38 M: Ohh... Sep 19 15:19:18 That is really good Sep 19 15:20:09 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 19 15:20:20 Bit like the flame at the golden lantern... Sep 19 15:21:47 *The Drachen moves closer to them* Sep 19 15:22:16 What does it want Varick? Sep 19 15:22:27 To smell us Sep 19 15:24:11 Its not... I'll move a bit closer so it can smell me first... in case... Sep 19 15:24:41 M: Be careful, my love Sep 19 15:24:57 * Morgan nods, taking four, slow, even steps closer Sep 19 15:26:58 *It comes closer too, ten feet, eight feet, six. It's head is bowed a little so they are almost eye to eye. It doesn't look aggressive or scared, but it looks more intelligent than he has ever seen in an animal Sep 19 15:27:09 * Morgan whispers Sep 19 15:27:16 You are _astounding_ Sep 19 15:29:02 *It brings it snout to just a few inches from his face. He can feel its breath, which smells a little of lavender, cinnamon, lily of the valley and rose water.* Sep 19 15:29:59 * Morgan frowns briefly before slowly extending an arm, holding his hand out flat Sep 19 15:31:18 *It breathes in deeply, closing its eyes a moment* Sep 19 15:31:34 * Morgan stands very still, holding his breath Sep 19 15:32:10 *It watches Morgan a long moment before moving back a little* Sep 19 15:32:32 * Morgan breathes out slowly Sep 19 15:32:39 Varick... what does it want? Sep 19 15:32:54 Just to smell us Sep 19 15:33:27 alright... come to me Sep 19 15:33:34 * Varick does so Sep 19 15:33:43 blossom... you too Sep 19 15:34:26 *Molly does as well* Sep 19 15:35:52 * Morgan looks at the Drachen, waiting Sep 19 15:38:57 *It sniffs Varick. He doesn't look at all apprehensive as its nose is almost of top of his head* Sep 19 15:39:35 M: *She watches this, perhaps slightly nervous* Sep 19 15:40:13 * Morgan watches the creature Sep 19 15:43:06 *Like with Morgan, it watches Varick a moment before moving on to Molly. Again it gets very close, this time its nose near her bodice, which does put her eye to eye with it. Sep 19 15:45:22 * Morgan watches her closely Sep 19 15:46:29 *She doesn't notice him watches her, because she is too busy watching the Drachen as it inhales deeply* Sep 19 15:47:53 * Varick watches them too Sep 19 15:48:10 It thinks we're important, Papa Sep 19 15:48:15 Oh? Sep 19 15:48:53 I don't understand it very well Sep 19 15:49:19 No? Sep 19 15:50:04 *It is still watching Molly, breathing in again* Sep 19 15:50:24 Its paying more attention to mama Sep 19 15:50:57 I don't understand why Sep 19 15:51:33 You can't understand it telling you or you don't understand why it thinks it? Sep 19 15:51:41 *The Drachen does move back then, looking at them all one last time* Sep 19 15:52:00 I don't understand how it thinks. It's not a normal animal Sep 19 15:52:13 No... no its not Sep 19 15:53:40 *The Drachen turns away, going back into the trees. Its shine is so very beautiful as the light of the static fire caresses the scales of its flank and tail* Sep 19 15:58:04 It's done with us now Sep 19 15:58:15 * Morgan looks at Molly Sep 19 15:58:41 *Molly exhales slowly * What about the fire? Sep 19 15:59:14 What? What fire? Sep 19 16:01:48 * Varick points to the fire that remains, where he had lit the torch and the drachen had breathed fire onto it. It remains static, unflickering Sep 19 16:02:42 * Morgan concentrates on it, trying to put it out Sep 19 16:03:49 *It sparkles in blue and becomes hotter, flickering slightly, just like the one at the golden lantern* Sep 19 16:04:38 * Morgan tries to make it hotter Sep 19 16:05:29 *it does, white very bright. Yet nothing around it catches alight at all* Sep 19 16:07:10 * Morgan picks up the branch from the other end Sep 19 16:07:16 Well that's going to be... awkward Sep 19 16:07:53 *The branch comes out unlit* Sep 19 16:08:14 ah Sep 19 16:08:24 That's a bit weird Sep 19 16:08:35 very Sep 19 16:09:10 It's gone now Sep 19 16:09:35 * Morgan nods, putting his hands near the fire Sep 19 16:09:48 It just wanted to smell us... that's a bit odd too Sep 19 16:10:53 **the fire is warm* Sep 19 16:11:59 * Morgan gets close enough to touch it Sep 19 16:12:20 *it feels warm to the touch, but not painful Sep 19 16:12:39 * Morgan tries to pick it up Sep 19 16:13:02 *it is immovable* Sep 19 16:13:26 Well... that seems to be stuck there Sep 19 16:13:40 M: We will have to leave it? Sep 19 16:13:59 I am open to ideas Sep 19 16:15:03 M: I have none. If it is like the one at the golden lantern, it cannot be extinguished by water, burial, or snuffed out, nor magic. Sep 19 16:15:44 But they managed to move it Sep 19 16:16:26 M: but that was a lantern lit from the inside of the wall of flame Sep 19 16:16:54 * Morgan nods Sep 19 16:17:39 Will is set the forest on fire? Sep 19 16:18:05 * Morgan takes the stick, putting it in the fire for a few moments before pulling it back out Sep 19 16:18:26 *It isn't even charred, just slightly warm* Sep 19 16:18:46 I'd guess not... what if we dig under it? Sep 19 16:21:32 We could try, Papa. But if we take it away who will believe us? Sep 19 16:21:53 You think we should leave it here? Sep 19 16:23:03 * Varick shrugs Sep 19 16:23:16 Where would we put it if we take it? Sep 19 16:23:49 In a lantern, maybe? Sep 19 16:24:50 That would be good on the ship... Sep 19 16:24:55 * Morgan nods Sep 19 16:25:18 Okay, Papa Sep 19 16:25:40 * Varick gets on the ground, starting to dig with his hands Sep 19 16:25:50 Unless you think it _should_ stay here... for some purpose Sep 19 16:27:04 M: I cannot think of one... we know it could feel your fire, so if we were looking for it we would not necessarily need to come to the same place Sep 19 16:28:13 * Morgan nods Sep 19 16:30:23 * Varick keeps digging Sep 19 16:30:47 *Molly looks around the clearing* Sep 19 16:31:09 /me looks round Sep 19 16:31:33 *there's nothing to see* Sep 19 16:31:39 I got it, Papa! Sep 19 16:32:58 * Varick is holding a chunk of stick in his hand, the static fire about six inches in diameter Sep 19 16:33:39 How did you manage that? Sep 19 16:34:27 The stick had to come out of the ground Sep 19 16:34:45 * Morgan nods Sep 19 16:34:48 Shall I take it? Sep 19 16:35:53 * Varick hands it over Sep 19 16:37:57 M: Do you want something to cover it, liebes herz? Sep 19 17:04:33 Best had Sep 19 17:06:51 *Molly starts taking off her petticoat from under her dress before handing it over* Sep 19 17:07:07 * Morgan tries covering it Sep 19 17:07:41 *wrapped a few times it cannot be seen anymore Sep 19 17:08:49 alright... lets get back shall we? Sep 19 17:09:28 *They nod, walking back together. There's a sort of stunned silence, neither of the others talking* Sep 19 17:13:27 *They get into the comparative warmth of the house at around half after five, not long until Varick's bedtime* Sep 19 17:14:00 Uhhh... blossom, do you want to see to Varicks tea and I'll get this to our room? Sep 19 17:14:38 M: Of course, liebling *she steers Varick towards the dinning room* Sep 19 17:15:09 * Morgan heads up to his room Sep 19 17:15:42 *HH comes out of his own room just before Morgan gets in his* Sep 19 17:15:46 * Varick is now known as HH Sep 19 17:15:59 Hey man, wondered where you got to Sep 19 17:16:47 Was out playing with Varick Sep 19 17:19:30 * HH nods Sep 19 17:19:36 Been missin' you Sep 19 17:20:00 * Morgan nods, moving towards his own room, motioning for HeinzHarold to follow Sep 19 17:20:08 I've missed you too man. How you doin today? Sep 19 17:21:37 * HH follows him Sep 19 17:21:56 I meant Varick has been, I've just been enjoyin' the peace an' quiet Sep 19 17:23:35 I've still missed you. He's been an amazing young man today Sep 19 17:24:43 * HH nods Sep 19 17:25:06 You been working on th' den again? *HH shuts the door* Sep 19 17:25:57 We were, aye... I need a lantern, empty, about... six inches across Sep 19 17:26:37 Prob'ly got one downstairs, be good for a den Sep 19 17:26:45 Its not for the den Sep 19 17:26:52 What then? Sep 19 17:26:59 We'll be taking it with us Sep 19 17:27:37 Okay...? Sep 19 17:28:39 * Morgan puts the thing down, uncovering it Sep 19 17:30:05 The fuck didya get that?! Sep 19 17:30:11 * HH looks at it Sep 19 17:30:13 * Morgan rubs at his forehead Sep 19 17:30:19 You wouldn't believe me if I told you Sep 19 17:30:27 Even _I_ don't believe where I got it Sep 19 17:30:40 It's like the one from the golden lantern, right? Sep 19 17:31:12 Certainly seems that way... except that was lit from the wall of flame as I recall... Sep 19 17:32:15 * HH looks at it some more Sep 19 17:32:23 So weird, man Sep 19 17:32:39 * Morgan nods Sep 19 17:34:03 The hell you gonna do with it? Sep 19 17:34:23 Put it in an empty lantern and take it with us Sep 19 17:36:28 * HH pokes it Sep 19 17:36:37 Huh. Not even hot Sep 19 17:37:32 No... I tried to put it out, got hot then Sep 19 17:39:23 * HH nods Sep 19 17:39:40 Go on then, where did it come from? Sep 19 17:39:45 A drachen Sep 19 17:41:21 * HH laughs Sep 19 17:41:42 I'm serious man. None of your Goblins and tiny dwarves Sep 19 17:42:00 * Morgan takes out his flask, drinking some Sep 19 17:42:13 Huge man... nine foot tall, easy Sep 19 17:43:08 * HH looks at him Sep 19 17:43:17 Are you fucking serious right now? Sep 19 17:43:29 * Morgan looks at him, looking a little dazed before nodding Sep 19 17:43:46 What the fuck?! An actual Drachen?! Sep 19 17:46:04 * Morgan nods again, starting to grin Sep 19 17:46:24 Awwww man! I can't believe I missed that! Sep 19 17:46:31 Twenny feet long man. Came right up, sniffed us. Scared me shitless Sep 19 17:46:53 Whoa! What was it like? Sep 19 17:47:14 You know the light that you get on soap bubbles? Sep 19 17:47:27 Yeah, rainbows an' shit Sep 19 17:47:38 * Morgan nods Sep 19 17:47:39 Like that Sep 19 17:48:05 I'm so envious, man! Sep 19 17:48:31 * Morgan nods Sep 19 17:48:34 I'm sorry man Sep 19 17:49:09 I'm pleased for you though! You gotta draw it for us Sep 19 17:49:28 * Morgan nods Sep 19 17:49:30 Absolutely Sep 19 17:50:06 Why did it wanna sniff you? I've done that, it's not great *he grins* Sep 19 17:50:15 * Morgan shrugs Sep 19 17:50:23 I suppose its an animal thing... Sep 19 17:50:37 The intelligence in its eyes, though... Sep 19 17:50:57 Thought they were supposed to be all thick nowadays, like you Sep 19 17:51:09 Maybe its like you Sep 19 17:51:20 Secretly a genius? Sep 19 17:51:38 * Morgan nods, obviously sincere Sep 19 17:53:47 * HH nods, holding out his hand for the flask Sep 19 17:54:27 Dunno I really believed in them that much. Sep 19 17:54:54 * Morgan hands it over, shaking his head Sep 19 17:55:22 I didn't... but once you see the Schattennmann, the rest of it being real becomes a damn sight more likely Sep 19 17:56:02 * HH drinks some, handing it back Sep 19 17:56:11 Wow, man. Sep 19 17:56:22 * Morgan nods, drinking some more Sep 19 17:57:22 Sniffed my face, Varicks... sniffed Molly's bodice... oh but its breath... Sep 19 17:57:46 What do they even eat? Sep 19 17:59:25 * Morgan shrugs Sep 19 17:59:29 It came for the fire apparently Sep 19 17:59:59 Hang on, what sorta fire? Sep 19 18:02:46 Varick 'heard' it after I taught him how to light a fire properly... then _that_ one, I made, on the end of a branch as a torch Sep 19 18:04:04 Was it attracted to the fire, or yer magic? Sep 19 18:04:14 I don't... I don't know Sep 19 18:04:46 Didn't think you could make it do this Sep 19 18:05:10 I didn't make anything do anything Sep 19 18:05:26 How's it gone still then? Sep 19 18:06:12 So, I'd put it on the floor... nine foot tall mythical beast, you give it what it wants, right? It sniffed it and breathed fire on it and _that_ is what happened Sep 19 18:07:26 Huh. That is pretty cool Sep 19 18:08:35 Leads to some interesting ideas about the wall of flame... Sep 19 18:09:36 Drachen's did it? Sep 19 18:09:58 * Morgan shrugs Sep 19 18:10:16 As of right now I don't know of anything else that can do _that_ Sep 19 18:11:05 * HH nods Sep 19 18:11:22 Sorry man, just still a bit shocked! Sep 19 18:11:28 Me too Sep 19 18:12:11 Assuming its like the one at the green lantern, it can't be extinguished Sep 19 18:12:59 * HH nods Sep 19 18:13:10 Gonna be useful as hell on th' Rose Sep 19 18:13:31 * Morgan nods Sep 19 18:13:37 Assuming it doesn't freak out the crew Sep 19 18:47:33 * HH has quit (Ping Timeout) Sep 19 18:48:44 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 19 18:54:53 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 19 19:24:20 * MollyK (~igloo@31.185.35.52) has joined Sep 19 19:24:25 * MollyK is now known as HH Sep 19 19:24:32 Good point Sep 19 19:26:01 * Morgan nods Sep 19 19:46:50 * HH pats him on shoulder Sep 19 19:47:02 Life got a lot weirder when you came back, man Sep 19 19:47:07 * Morgan nods Sep 19 19:47:10 No shit Sep 19 19:47:45 Gonna need to wrap it up in yer trunk too Sep 19 19:49:11 * Morgan nods Sep 19 19:49:19 It doesn't seem to burn anything... but yes Sep 19 19:49:44 Don't need nosey people seeing it Sep 19 19:50:15 no Sep 19 19:53:48 How'd that all go in the hall? Sep 19 19:55:07 Well, I think. It was the right thing to do Sep 19 19:55:56 * HH nods Sep 19 19:56:14 Gonna be a hard day tomorrow. What you want doing with Varick? Sep 19 19:56:56 I don't know. He may want to attend, but I think perhaps that is a bit much for him Sep 19 19:57:32 * HH nods Sep 19 19:57:52 Want me to keep him here while you go to town then? Sep 19 19:57:59 Would you mind? Sep 19 19:59:57 Nah man, it's good. We'll fix whatever bad advice you gave him about is den *he grins* Sep 19 20:00:14 * Morgan snorts Sep 19 20:02:54 You got time for a bit of training, or too close to Varick's bed time? Sep 19 20:03:14 [Would you mind putting Varick to bed? I'd like to train with HeinzHarold] Sep 19 20:04:22 [of course, my love] Sep 19 20:04:49 No, I can train Sep 19 20:05:24 * HH smirks Sep 19 20:05:40 Y' asked if you can come out to play? Sep 19 20:05:48 Something like that Sep 19 20:06:01 * HH laughs Sep 19 20:06:35 Basically go from yer Ma telling you what to do to yer wife telling you Sep 19 20:06:57 * Morgan nods Sep 19 20:06:59 More or less Sep 19 20:08:38 Best hide yer light then, I'll get my sword. Mebbie Claudia will be around too Sep 19 20:10:03 * Morgan nods, wrapping the flame again and hiding it Sep 19 20:12:07 * HH gets his sword. They bump into Claudia on the way and head out to the gazebo Sep 19 20:12:23 C: How has your day been, Morgan? Sep 19 20:12:33 * HH looks at Morgan with a smirk Sep 19 20:13:25 Like... preparing for battle. Hours and hours of waiting, being watchful then... thirty seconds of madness that you don't quite believe happened Sep 19 20:14:45 Don't think she wanted to know about yer sex life, man Sep 19 20:14:57 I was recounting yours, dickhead Sep 19 20:16:29 * HH both laugh at this Sep 19 20:16:38 And Claudia * Sep 19 20:17:32 C: Some drama at the viewing then? Sep 19 20:18:11 None what so ever... no, the unbelievable didn't happen til later Sep 19 20:19:27 *She gets out her sword, warming up* what was that? Sep 19 20:20:26 * Morgan shrugs, drawing his sword Sep 19 20:20:28 Saw a drachen Sep 19 20:20:56 C: *she rolls her eyes* Uh huh. Sep 19 20:23:47 World ending monster, that's no problem, but a massive great shiny thing, nooooo, way too difficult to believe Sep 19 20:24:16 Mebbie it's b'cause you make up magical excuses Sep 19 20:24:47 Goblins are not magical... Sep 19 20:25:03 All supernatural weird shit Sep 19 20:25:15 * Morgan shrugs Sep 19 20:25:24 Not my fault you're not mentally capable of accepting strange things Sep 19 20:26:38 I accept you, don't I? Sep 19 20:26:43 * HH grins Sep 19 20:27:30 I suppose I count as strange and supernatural, aye Sep 19 20:27:56 * HH nods Sep 19 20:28:05 Always been strange. Sep 19 20:28:20 Comes from knowing you Sep 19 20:28:26 C: Shut up, Heinzharold. A real Drachen? Sep 19 20:28:37 * Morgan looks at her before nodding Sep 19 20:28:39 swear Sep 19 20:28:50 * HH looks impressed Sep 19 20:28:56 * HH is now known as Claudia Sep 19 20:29:08 I thought they were all supposed to be gone Sep 19 20:29:25 Apparently not. And not stupid either Sep 19 20:31:12 But stupid enough to be seen by _you_ Sep 19 20:31:56 Varick sensed it and bolted into the forest. When I caught up with him I set a fire on a branch. It wanted to see it, and us... Sep 19 20:32:41 * Claudia now has her sword resting on her should, intrigued Sep 19 20:32:47 What was it like? Sep 19 20:33:22 incredible. Nine odd feet tall, twenty or so feet long, shining like the rainbow light you get from bubbles Sep 19 20:35:22 * Claudia looks impressed Sep 19 20:35:43 Lucky Sep 19 20:36:10 Scary as _shit_ Sep 19 20:37:01 Yeah? Sep 19 20:37:20 It came right up, sniffed us Sep 19 20:37:57 That's weird Sep 19 20:38:10 * Morgan nods Sep 19 20:38:37 Sniffed Molly's bodice... that put their eyes about the same level... it was _huge_ Sep 19 20:40:02 Sounds pretty amazing. Sep 19 20:40:54 * Morgan nods Sep 19 20:40:56 It was Sep 19 20:42:02 Any idea what it wanted? Sep 19 20:42:24 To smell us, according to Varick... Sep 19 20:45:45 Alright then. Ready to train? Sep 19 20:46:10 * Morgan nods Sep 19 20:48:26 *they toss a coin, and it's Claudia and HH against him, and against the two of them together it's a real struggle to hold them off Sep 19 20:49:45 * Morgan tries his hardest Sep 19 20:51:28 *They look elated when they manage to get him on the floor* Sep 19 20:51:49 * Morgan yields, holding his hands up, breathing hard Sep 19 20:52:29 * Claudia offers him a hand up Sep 19 20:53:41 * Morgan takes it, getting up and picking his sword up Sep 19 20:54:35 * Claudia looks at them both "Come on then" Sep 19 20:55:10 *HH is in very good form tonight, not just messing around as he often does* Sep 19 20:55:31 * Morgan plays his part, working well with HeinzHarold Sep 19 20:56:20 * Claudia is eventually put down. When it's Heinzharold's turn, he looks ready, then sprints off, yelling "can't catch me!" Sep 19 20:56:38 He's such a dick Sep 19 20:57:50 Yep, a giant one Sep 19 20:58:40 * Morgan nods Sep 19 20:58:47 Coffee? Sep 19 20:59:38 Yeah. Must be nearly dinner time Sep 19 21:00:26 * Morgan nods Sep 19 21:00:33 He wants to run off and hide, that's his prerogative Sep 19 21:01:59 He'll be in when he gets hungry. Not much comes between Heinzharold and food Sep 19 21:02:16 No, that's true Sep 19 21:02:21 * Morgan sets off toward the house Sep 19 21:02:32 *HH's head pops out from around the corner of the building* You goin' for food? Sep 19 21:02:41 * Claudia looks at Morgan, smiling Sep 19 21:03:04 * Morgan laughs Sep 19 21:03:53 *HH joins them* Bloody starvin' Sep 19 21:05:37 You always are Sep 19 21:06:02 HH: Takes a lotta food to power all this muscle, man Sep 19 21:11:05 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 19 21:55:21 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Sep 19 21:57:05 * MollyK is sat at the table with the others. It's quite subdued but not too grim. Mina is there beside Edward, and it is him leading conversation with each of the others. By the time they're most of the way through the main, he gets to Morgan Sep 19 21:57:10 * MollyK is now known as Edward Sep 19 21:57:23 How is your den building going, brother? Sep 19 21:58:06 Not bad, actually, though, we got distracted Sep 19 22:00:11 Oh? Sep 19 22:01:15 * Morgan nods, speaking quietly Sep 19 22:01:31 I've envied you seeing a drachen since you told me of it... Sep 19 22:01:52 * Edward nods, also speaking quietly Sep 19 22:01:56 I recall Sep 19 22:02:25 I don't any more Sep 19 22:02:32 Why? Sep 19 22:02:50 * Morgan looks at him like he's dense Sep 19 22:03:15 * Edward looks pretty tired and drained Sep 19 22:03:38 I've seen one now Sep 19 22:04:56 * Edward looks surprised Sep 19 22:04:59 Where? Sep 19 22:05:59 Forest by the lake Sep 19 22:06:13 * Edward nods Sep 19 22:06:22 What did you think of it? Sep 19 22:06:56 It was _incredible_ Sep 19 22:07:11 * Edward smiles Sep 19 22:07:16 I told you. Sep 19 22:08:46 * Morgan nods Sep 19 22:10:42 Third most beautiful thing I have ever seen Sep 19 22:10:55 * Morgan nods, smiling Sep 19 22:11:34 When you are able, I am ready to report what the people want Sep 19 22:11:43 I am ready now Sep 19 22:12:40 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 19 22:12:59 They wish the snowball fight to go ahead... they look forward to it all year Sep 19 22:13:42 * Edward nods Sep 19 22:13:48 Thank you, brother Sep 19 22:16:08 Do you intend to participate still? Sep 19 22:16:56 I do, yes Sep 19 22:17:39 * Edward nods Sep 19 22:17:43 Very well Sep 19 22:18:00 You? Sep 19 22:18:24 * Edward nods, drinking some wine Sep 19 22:18:31 I do Sep 19 22:18:47 * Morgan smiles Sep 19 22:18:52 I am pleased to hear that Sep 19 22:19:30 * Edward nods Sep 19 22:20:24 I am sure it will be quite the event. We could do with some more snowfall though Sep 19 22:20:40 I don't believe I can help with that Sep 19 22:21:22 * Edward nods Sep 19 22:21:38 How is Varick? He did well earlier Sep 19 22:22:16 Stunned at what he saw this evening... but he is fine. I thought my heart might burst with the pride in him Sep 19 22:23:56 * Edward smiles Sep 19 22:24:22 I look forward to such days of pride with my own sons Sep 19 22:24:46 * Morgan nods Sep 19 22:28:17 *When dinner is over, Edward tells them that he and Mina are retiring, but they should make themselves at home with all the port and cigars they wish, but everyone seems fairly set on retiring too* Sep 19 22:28:57 [I will understand if you need to walk the house, or check the guards, my love] Sep 19 22:30:28 [I won't be long blossom] Sep 19 22:32:23 **the others retire, leaving him to go on his way* Sep 19 22:32:57 * Morgan heads outside, tracing a route around the grounds Sep 19 22:34:28 *Everything is completely peaceful* Sep 19 22:35:50 * Morgan heads back to his bedroom, satisfied Sep 19 22:36:58 * Edward is now known as Molly Sep 19 22:37:15 * Molly is sat up in bed with herbal tea Sep 19 22:37:20 Good evening Sep 19 22:37:52 * Morgan inclines his head, pulling his boots off Sep 19 22:38:53 Is everything quiet? Sep 19 22:39:30 * Morgan nods Sep 19 22:39:34 Aye, all peaceful Sep 19 22:41:19 * Molly smiles Sep 19 22:41:31 And you, my love? Do you feel peaceful? Sep 19 22:42:36 Confused, mostly... somewhat awed... Sep 19 22:42:48 * Molly nods Sep 19 22:43:01 That was rather fantastical, even for us! Sep 19 22:43:07 * Morgan nods Sep 19 22:43:15 How was Varick? Sep 19 22:43:29 Excited to have seen it Sep 19 22:43:48 * Morgan nods Sep 19 22:45:17 * Molly smiles Sep 19 22:45:22 So beautiful... Sep 19 22:46:27 You are Sep 19 22:46:56 * Molly blushes Sep 19 22:47:21 Thank you, your Excellency. If you are trying to get me into bed, you're rather too late! Sep 19 22:47:52 * Morgan laughs Sep 19 22:49:21 I wonder why it wanted to smell us Sep 19 22:50:17 You notice it wanted to smell your midriff? Sep 19 22:50:59 * Molly nods Sep 19 22:51:03 I did Sep 19 22:51:54 Weird, I tell you Sep 19 22:52:21 * Molly watches him Sep 19 22:52:32 It probably isn't very significant Sep 19 22:53:00 Maybe Sep 19 22:53:55 * Molly nods Sep 19 22:54:19 You seem to be collecting supernatural encounters, my love Sep 19 22:54:35 _we_ do Sep 19 22:55:56 I have not seen the Schattenmann though Sep 19 22:56:02 I pray you never do Sep 19 22:57:08 * Molly nods Sep 19 22:57:11 Me too Sep 19 22:57:30 Do you want some tea? Sep 19 22:57:36 Please my love Sep 19 22:59:01 * Molly pours him some, waiting for him to undress and get in Sep 19 22:59:16 * Morgan does so Sep 19 22:59:29 * Molly smiles slightly "It is made of four different aphrodisiacs..." Sep 19 23:00:39 Uhhh... what? Sep 19 23:01:37 You do know what aphrodisiacs are? Sep 19 23:01:40 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:02:06 * Molly holds the cup towards him with a smile Sep 19 23:02:17 Why would you think I need those? Sep 19 23:02:42 I was teasing you, my love. They are just more herbs for a restful night Sep 19 23:03:32 * Morgan nods, sipping the tea Sep 19 23:04:50 If I was actually aiming to arouse you, I would not be using my mouth for sipping tea. Sep 19 23:04:58 * Morgan blushes Sep 19 23:06:06 * Molly giggles Sep 19 23:06:26 Oh my love, it is very sweet when you blush so Sep 19 23:07:04 * Morgan smiles slightly Sep 19 23:08:04 I am glad I please you Sep 19 23:09:26 Oh yes, you definitely do. Sep 19 23:10:31 * Morgan nods, sipping the tea Sep 19 23:10:51 * Molly does likewise Sep 19 23:11:07 I think it will be a long day tomorrow Sep 19 23:11:16 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:11:25 Another one. I could really do with a peaceful night Sep 19 23:11:57 Perhaps come into my dreams instead, hmm? Sep 19 23:12:14 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:12:23 I always wake refreshed when that happens Sep 19 23:12:32 * Molly giggles Sep 19 23:12:49 And sometimes quite aroused? Sep 19 23:13:43 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:14:43 That I do not mind, and I really do not mind you waking me for that reason, like the other night Sep 19 23:15:38 Even though you've had to cover up for days? Sep 19 23:15:51 * Molly nods Sep 19 23:15:58 I actually like that. Sep 19 23:16:42 Oh? Sep 19 23:16:51 * Molly turns to show him. The brushing is still prominent, but it is definitely fading Sep 19 23:17:04 It is like my body belongs to to Sep 19 23:17:07 You* Sep 19 23:17:53 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:18:03 And that pleases you... Sep 19 23:18:58 Greatly, yes. Sep 19 23:20:18 * Morgan nods, sipping the tea Sep 19 23:21:11 It is like a mark, a special secret between us Sep 19 23:22:06 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:23:11 * Molly sips her tea Sep 19 23:23:19 You are surprised? Sep 19 23:23:37 Somewhat, I suppose, aye Sep 19 23:24:20 Why, my love? Sep 19 23:25:01 It is not something I had considered... and that must have been painful Sep 19 23:26:01 Yes and no Sep 19 23:26:29 I don't understand Sep 19 23:27:36 It was painful, but also blissful Sep 19 23:29:49 * Morgan nods slowly, sipping his tea again Sep 19 23:30:32 * Molly chews her lip Sep 19 23:30:41 You regret it? Sep 19 23:31:33 No, my love Sep 19 23:31:54 You seem ill at ease Sep 19 23:33:35 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 19 23:33:44 No, just trying to understand... and I am tired Sep 19 23:34:02 * Molly nods Sep 19 23:34:13 We will talk another time Sep 19 23:34:28 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:34:31 Yes we will Sep 19 23:36:22 * Molly sets down her empty cup so she can carefully kiss him Sep 19 23:38:44 * Morgan pulls her to him, holding her close Sep 19 23:40:50 * Molly nestles against him, breathing in Sep 19 23:41:12 This is what the Drachen smelled like. You, and your shaving soap. Sep 19 23:41:33 Huh... that's not what it smelled like to me Sep 19 23:42:36 No? What did it smell like to you? Sep 19 23:43:26 Lavender, cinnamon, lily of the valley and rose water Sep 19 23:43:56 * Molly tilts her head Sep 19 23:44:06 Is that what the balm smells like to you? Sep 19 23:44:12 More or less Sep 19 23:44:32 And it is more or less what it smells of to me too Sep 19 23:45:14 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:46:24 Hmmm... interesting. Not something I will figure out tonight. *she briefly kisses his neck* Sep 19 23:49:37 * Morgan sighs happily Sep 19 23:49:41 No... tomorrow maybe Sep 19 23:50:31 * Molly smiles against his neck, kissing him again there "I do not do this often enough?" Sep 19 23:50:51 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 19 23:51:32 I will ensure I do it more... though I do not think you would suit a fichu Sep 19 23:51:40 No, I would not Sep 19 23:52:55 So I would have to be gentle Sep 19 23:53:10 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:54:03 * Molly kisses him gently again Sep 19 23:54:17 I think it's time we say good night Sep 19 23:54:35 * Morgan nods Sep 19 23:55:14 * Molly moves to kiss his mouth "goodnight, my love. Easy dreams." Sep 19 23:55:21 G'night blossom Sep 19 23:55:36 * Molly sings him to sleep as usual Sep 19 23:56:47 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 19 23:59:42 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)