**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Oct 19 09:22:35 2022 Oct 19 09:22:35 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 19 09:48:20 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 19 09:48:57 * MollyK pulls back a little Oct 19 09:49:07 Do you wish to see them? Oct 19 09:49:24 The marks? Oct 19 09:49:37 Mmhmm Oct 19 09:49:44 * Morgan nods Oct 19 09:50:39 * MollyK carefully removes the fichu ((how hard was it, and how dark would it be 12ish hours later?)) Oct 19 09:51:06 ((Very, so quite a bit)) Oct 19 09:51:48 *The bruising on her neck and breasts is prominent against her pale skin* Oct 19 09:55:10 Thats very... obvious Oct 19 09:57:04 * MollyK smiles Oct 19 09:57:09 Do you like that? Oct 19 09:58:08 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 19 09:58:15 They do not cause you distress or discomfort? Oct 19 10:00:09 * MollyK shakes her head Oct 19 10:00:38 They are slightly tender, but... it's a pleasant reminder of the feel of your mouth upon my skin Oct 19 10:00:51 * Morgan nods Oct 19 10:01:00 Alright then Oct 19 10:01:21 * MollyK watches him with a little smile Oct 19 10:01:31 Do you wish to see the others? Oct 19 10:02:05 Later, my love.... If we are spending another night in the summerhouse, we will have time Oct 19 10:02:26 * MollyK nods Oct 19 10:03:07 Alright, my love Oct 19 10:05:10 * MollyK briefly kisses him before retrieving her cup Oct 19 10:05:30 Is there anything else? You were quite busy with the others Oct 19 10:06:51 Edward suggested having the scars removed and replaced with a tattoo... and I got to the bottom of fathers hatred of them Oct 19 10:07:28 Oh? Oct 19 10:08:09 Its in the scripture... father is concerned for his soul Oct 19 10:09:17 * MollyK nods slowly Oct 19 10:09:41 I know the passage, though I thought that meant something slightly different Oct 19 10:11:48 Oh? Oct 19 10:17:10 It is a long way back in the Holy Book, and says "you shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead". There would have been at that time tribes practicing the old ways who did so. Some schools of thought believe it was meant to warn followers not to follow pagan practices of ritual self-harm and worship. Oct 19 10:18:02 interesting... Oct 19 10:23:00 * MollyK nods Oct 19 10:24:07 But some think tattoos count as cutting the skin. Of all the things people do, I doubt Theus will be particularly mad about it Oct 19 10:24:32 Bigger problems to concentrate on Oct 19 10:26:51 * MollyK nods Oct 19 10:27:01 Are you considering it? Oct 19 10:28:12 I'm not sure... I don't think father would tolerate it... however, he is less averse to me seeing a healer for them... Oct 19 10:29:36 Surprising what different medical techniques are available in different cultures Oct 19 10:30:02 * Morgan nods Oct 19 10:31:53 If that is what you wish, we will work at it Oct 19 10:33:26 I showed him... Oct 19 10:34:16 * MollyK looks surprised Oct 19 10:34:23 How did that feel? Oct 19 10:34:55 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 19 10:35:23 I've faced death more times than I can remember, but none of them made me as scared as I was letting him see them. Oct 19 10:35:34 Oh, my love. Why? Oct 19 10:37:16 He was furious that he did not know what my punishment was when I told him. I thought perhaps he would be disappointed in me again, or... disgusted. No matter which way you look at it, they are a disfigurement Oct 19 10:38:55 * MollyK frowns deeply Oct 19 10:39:36 They are a part of you, and you are perfect to me. Oct 19 10:40:54 * Morgan nods Oct 19 10:42:37 Were you so nervous when I first saw them? *they had been in his rooms and she had eased his shirt off before going behind him and pronouncing him exquisite, touching and kissing his back* Oct 19 10:43:25 * Morgan nods Oct 19 10:44:38 I hope I did not make that worse Oct 19 10:45:03 No my love Oct 19 10:45:53 * MollyK nods thoughtfully a moment, then sips her tea Oct 19 10:46:49 What? Oct 19 10:47:34 I wondered if you had been so nervous showing Heinzharold, or Dietlinde. Oct 19 10:48:05 * Morgan nods Oct 19 10:48:29 I showed HeinzHarold earlier, he had not seen them before that Oct 19 10:48:48 * MollyK frowns slightly Oct 19 10:48:54 Are you ashamed of them? Oct 19 10:49:56 That is difficult to answer. I am proud of the actions I took that led me to receive them, but... I have hidden them away from everyone, so I suppose... maybe? Oct 19 10:50:23 I am aware of how horrific they are... how unsettling they are to anyone who sees them Oct 19 10:51:00 They are sad to see, because I hate the thought of you being in pain, but I do not find them horrific at all Oct 19 10:51:10 * Morgan nods Oct 19 10:51:28 I do. Imagine how our children would see them. Oct 19 10:52:00 Our children would see them as part of you, and know the heroism and lives saved that they represent. Oct 19 10:53:42 I'm not so sure Oct 19 10:53:57 * MollyK 's chin tilts up a little Oct 19 10:54:17 I would ensure it. But if you want them removed, I will try my best Oct 19 10:54:56 We'll discuss it in a few days? Oct 19 10:56:13 * MollyK nods Oct 19 10:56:36 I hope you never feel the need to hide them from me? Oct 19 10:56:52 * Morgan speaks slowly Oct 19 10:57:02 yes... but not for the reason you might expect... Oct 19 10:57:09 Then why? Oct 19 10:58:06 I would spare you from seeing them, from having to see their... disturbing intensity Oct 19 10:59:46 When I see them, I am not thinking anything about them other than that they are part of you and I am fortunate enough to be looking at you naked. They do not scare me or repulse me. I still find you exquisite Oct 19 11:00:31 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:00:39 I've only seen my father so angry once Oct 19 11:01:40 Oh? *she sips her tea* Oct 19 11:02:23 The day Sascha attacked you Oct 19 11:02:43 * MollyK looks sad "that was a hard day" Oct 19 11:03:06 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:03:08 yes Oct 19 11:04:05 I am glad I did not leave, but it felt like many of my worries were being confirmed Oct 19 11:06:11 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:06:21 That doesn't surprise me at all Oct 19 11:06:31 * MollyK nods Oct 19 11:07:37 I felt that I could never be truly welcome there, that there would never be a way for us to be together there without the continual reminders that I did not belong at your side Oct 19 11:08:22 * Morgan watches her seriously Oct 19 11:08:26 That has changed? Oct 19 11:08:35 * MollyK nods Oct 19 11:08:43 * Morgan nods, exhaling Oct 19 11:09:34 I do feel welcome now, that I have a place as the Veisgrafin, and that people see me as a force for good and someone who cares about them. I must know most of them by name now Oct 19 11:09:50 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:10:19 I am glad of that Oct 19 11:11:07 If any of them wish you were still married to her instead, no one has voiced it to me Oct 19 11:12:09 I think they will be glad of stability and strength now Oct 19 11:12:38 I hope so Oct 19 11:12:46 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:13:30 Did you hide the scars from Dietlinde, or were you more like you are with me? Oct 19 11:14:09 They upset her a great deal so I was careful not to let her see them again, but not to the extent I have with everyone else Oct 19 11:14:22 * MollyK nods sadly Oct 19 11:14:30 That must have been hard for you? Oct 19 11:14:43 * Morgan shrugs Oct 19 11:15:22 She was not disgusted but upset I had endured it. All I did was try not to remind her of that. Oct 19 11:15:59 I meant practically. For bathing, and sleeping, and on hot days working your land Oct 19 11:16:38 * Morgan shrugs Oct 19 11:16:47 You get used to it very quickly Oct 19 11:17:02 I would not like that Oct 19 11:17:35 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:17:36 I know Oct 19 11:18:33 Do you think that seems somehow emotionally cold, callous? Oct 19 11:19:11 It seems like you do not wish me to hide any part of myself from you Oct 19 11:19:24 * MollyK nods Oct 19 11:20:55 Absolutely. I value that complete honesty, that your pain walks with us, it is not something that you must hold alone. I would not have us separated by you always being clothed Oct 19 11:21:09 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:22:30 Shall we rejoin the others? We don't have long all of us together Oct 19 11:22:48 * MollyK watches him Oct 19 11:22:58 Have I discomfited you? Oct 19 11:23:13 No, blossom, I am just acutely aware of how long it will be before I see them again Oct 19 11:23:34 * MollyK nods "So long as I have not hurt you" Oct 19 11:24:16 * MollyK has forgotten to put the fichu back on, making a move to the door Oct 19 11:24:32 Molly... fichu... Oct 19 11:24:43 * MollyK giggles Oct 19 11:24:57 Oh, sorry! *she starts putting it on* Oct 19 11:25:23 Oh the explanations that would have to be given Oct 19 11:27:00 Only to a few! They are too obviously from your mouth to be deniable Oct 19 11:27:57 * Morgan nods, waiting for her to have fixed it in place before opening the door Oct 19 11:30:01 A good job my dress is long Oct 19 11:30:13 * Morgan nods Oct 19 11:30:17 Indeed Oct 19 11:33:12 * MollyK sends him the image of the ones on her thighs, the same darkness as those he just saw on her neck and breasts Oct 19 11:34:33 * Morgan blinks rapidly Oct 19 11:34:49 Behave yourself young lady Oct 19 11:35:51 Mmmm... I will try, but I make no promises I will not misbehave Oct 19 11:36:44 * Morgan shakes his head before ushering her out of the room Oct 19 11:37:33 * MollyK smiles innocently before standing firm Oct 19 11:38:55 Molly. I wish to spend time with my family before we have to leave them. Oct 19 11:40:51 * MollyK kisses his cheek Oct 19 11:41:01 I am going, I am going! Oct 19 11:41:21 * Morgan sighs, leaving the room and heading back to the others Oct 19 11:42:03 * MollyK walks on, this time taking his hand and gently pulling him along, still smiling Oct 19 11:44:40 Come along, mon petit chou, you are going too slow Oct 19 11:45:38 * Morgan rolls his eyes, moving along quickly Oct 19 11:50:53 *The others are congregated, and Varick is eating tea whilst Verity is getting ready to read from a book "The one about the Dornröschen, Grandma" Oct 19 11:53:17 *The story, also know as Little Briar Rose, or Sleeping Beauty, is very familiar to Morgan, and the room is nice and warm. Positions are changed so that everyone can benefit from Verity's recitation, the sound as familiar as the plot to her sons. Edward watches her from a comfortable position at Mina's side* Oct 19 11:53:53 * Morgan finds somewhere to sit Oct 19 11:54:15 *the only good spot would be on the floor by Varick* Oct 19 11:54:34 * Morgan shrugs, going to sit by him Oct 19 11:55:16 *it's about half way through the tale when he hears the door every quietly open and close* Oct 19 11:55:48 * Morgan glances over Oct 19 11:56:54 *Claudia is missing. DeeDee is the only other one who seems to have noticed* Oct 19 11:57:35 * Morgan quietly excuses himself, going to find her Oct 19 11:57:54 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Oct 19 11:58:16 * Claudia is stood outside the main door in the cold Oct 19 11:58:35 You alright? Oct 19 11:59:16 * Claudia shrugs Oct 19 11:59:23 Go back, Morgan. Oct 19 12:00:06 * Morgan leans against the wall, watching her Oct 19 12:00:09 You want rid of me? Oct 19 12:00:32 Don't waste your time out here with me, go and enjoy your story Oct 19 12:01:30 You are one of my closest friends, it is _never_ wasting my time Oct 19 12:02:23 I'm just brooding, that's all Oct 19 12:04:16 On? Oct 19 12:04:58 Not having my mother. It doesn't matter. Oct 19 12:09:09 * Morgan nods Oct 19 12:09:28 Yes it does, or you wouldn't be brooding Oct 19 12:09:50 Don't waste your time with yours. I'll be alright Oct 19 12:10:34 * Morgan shrugs, sliding down the wall to sit in the snow Oct 19 12:10:41 I know you will. Oct 19 12:11:07 You won't listen though. Oct 19 12:11:55 Would you leave me if our positions were reversed? Oct 19 12:14:14 Not a fair question. If it was my mother in there reading a story she loved and I was going away for months, and you'd told me to, then yes, probably Oct 19 12:15:11 Its a perfectly fair question. *he looks up at her* would you prefer I send HeinzHarold or DeeDee to keep you company? Oct 19 12:16:33 DeeDee is the only one of you who won't have some emotional connection to this, so I suppose he'll have to do. Oct 19 12:17:45 * Morgan nods, standing back up Oct 19 12:18:00 There's nothing wrong in having an emotional connection to a situation or person Oct 19 12:18:11 * Claudia nods Oct 19 12:18:47 You're shutting me out and I'm finding it difficult. I would like to remedy that... soon. Oct 19 12:20:15 I hate wallowing in self-pity, and that's what this is. It's disgusting. Oct 19 12:21:14 Its entirely understandable and reasonable is what it is Oct 19 12:21:31 Whats the situation with you and DeeDee now? Oct 19 12:21:59 * Claudia shrugs Oct 19 12:22:24 I haven't beaten him to death, so he's doing well Oct 19 12:22:51 You seem more at ease with him now... Oct 19 12:23:28 He's less annoying than I thought, and his tobacco makes him tolerable Oct 19 12:24:21 High praise. *he grasps her shoulder* you sure you're alright with me going back inside? Oct 19 12:24:46 * Claudia nods "Thanks Morgan" Oct 19 12:25:01 Always Oct 19 12:25:14 * Claudia nods Oct 19 12:25:21 * Morgan goes back inside, trying to catch DeeDee's attention Oct 19 12:25:52 *He is already alert and watching the door as soon as Morgan comes in* Oct 19 12:26:38 * Morgan beckons him out Oct 19 12:27:48 * Claudia is now known as DeeDee Oct 19 12:27:52 * DeeDee follows him Oct 19 12:28:00 Is she alright? Oct 19 12:29:01 She's having a little difficulty... would you keep her company? I want to but with leaving tomorrow... she kept telling me to spend the time with my family Oct 19 12:29:11 * DeeDee nods Oct 19 12:29:22 Of course, where will I find her? Oct 19 12:29:33 * Morgan gives him directions Oct 19 12:30:40 * DeeDee goes to find her Oct 19 12:31:54 * Morgan sighs, going back into the room Oct 19 12:32:04 *the story has finished, and there's been a little move around, leaving a good spot next to Molly* Oct 19 12:32:19 * Morgan sits next to her Oct 19 12:32:21 [everything alright, my love?] Oct 19 12:32:27 * DeeDee is now known as Molly Oct 19 12:33:31 [Claudia's struggling a little. She thinks it self pity and is berating herself for it but wanted me to spend my time with my family] Oct 19 12:34:27 [should I go?] Oct 19 12:34:38 [DeeDee is keeping her company] Oct 19 12:36:12 [that's good] Oct 19 12:37:02 *Varick is still eating. Verity is chatting to Christopher, the book open in her lap* Oct 19 12:37:18 * Morgan looks over at Edward Oct 19 12:37:21 Did you find it? Oct 19 12:38:41 E: Find what? Oct 19 12:38:46 needle Oct 19 12:39:06 E: *he shakes his head* No Oct 19 12:40:00 * Morgan looks down at the leather Oct 19 12:40:04 Oh... there it is Oct 19 12:41:30 *Mina smiles a little, still stitching* Oct 19 12:41:41 *Edward nods* well done, brother Oct 19 12:42:09 * Molly looks down "Your eyesight must be better than mine, my love" Oct 19 12:43:38 * Morgan shows her the needle, tucked carefully into a couple of stitches Oct 19 12:44:46 * Molly nods Oct 19 12:45:12 [do you wish me to ask your Mother to read another, as you missed it?] Oct 19 12:58:11 [please my love] Oct 19 13:03:57 * Molly does so, and Verity is happy to read the story of rumpelstitskin, one of Edward's childhood favourites. Varick enjoys this with all the joy his uncle used to. The last time, Varick was unsettled at the idea of the child being taken away by from his mother, but now he doesn't seem troubled at all Oct 19 13:05:04 * Morgan listens happily Oct 19 13:07:44 * Molly watches between them all, drinking more tea. Everyone here looks quite relaxed. Varick insists on another, and Verity reads again before handing over for Edward to read. Edward is good at it, though possibly a little over-theatrical. It delights Varick though Oct 19 13:08:46 [he's such a child sometimes] Oct 19 13:09:20 * Molly nods, smiling a little Oct 19 13:09:33 [his children will love it] Oct 19 13:10:18 [undoubtedly] Oct 19 13:11:01 *Varick asks Morgan to read next* Oct 19 13:11:31 * Morgan nods, taking the book, flicking through to find a story Oct 19 13:12:13 *he finds one he always enjoyed as a boy* Oct 19 13:12:39 * Morgan reads it in an animated fashion, taking every opportunity to do different voices and accents Oct 19 13:13:30 *everyone is fully engaged by it, and there's a great deal of laughter* Oct 19 13:14:42 * Morgan finishes the story, nodding slightly to himself Oct 19 13:15:43 *everyone is still laughing. A thought pops into his mind from nowhere "she would approve of this" Oct 19 13:16:10 * Morgan blinks a couple of times, glancing at Molly Oct 19 13:17:07 * Molly is chatting with Edward about which accent was best, no indication that she knows anything is going on Oct 19 13:18:03 * Morgan concentrates, trying to work out where that thought came from Oct 19 13:18:27 *it seems to simply have been his own mind* Oct 19 13:19:02 * Morgan shrugs slightly, moving to get a drink Oct 19 13:20:06 *Wonks is encouraged to red, but instead tells a story about Valour the War Horse, obviously made up for the boy* Oct 19 13:20:46 [He makes up fantastic tales about his horse, I could tell real horror stories about mine] Oct 19 13:21:06 * Molly giggles quietly Oct 19 13:22:14 [Or about how he was biting Aurora's neck in the forest the day we introduced them, and how I could not stop thinking how it would feel if you did that to me...] Oct 19 13:22:49 * Morgan suddenly becomes very interested in the stitching on his leatherwork Oct 19 13:25:35 * Molly frowns a little, but silently gets on with drinking her tea whilst the story continues Oct 19 13:26:07 [Sorry... I was working on not blushing] Oct 19 13:28:37 [oh, sorry, I did not mean to embarrass you] Oct 19 13:30:18 [Oh? I thought perhaps that was exactly your intent, as when you show me the marks on your thighs...] Oct 19 13:30:36 [we were in private then] Oct 19 13:31:52 * Morgan nods slightly, listening to the story as he works on the leather once more Oct 19 13:32:57 [is it lucky you had leather in your lap, my love? *she sounds amused*] Oct 19 13:33:13 [Somewhat, yes] Oct 19 13:34:23 [you did not realise that is what I was thinking that day?] Oct 19 13:35:05 [I had no idea] Oct 19 13:36:57 [That was the day we decided it was too unsafe to stay at Catherine's, especially if there might one day be children] Oct 19 13:37:35 [The first step to coming home] Oct 19 13:38:38 [Indeed. And yes, I thought about kissing you and having you kiss me a great deal back then] Oct 19 13:39:08 [I didn't realise] Oct 19 13:40:08 [were you wishing I was?] Oct 19 13:40:57 [I spent a great deal of time trying to decide if I should feel guilty] Oct 19 13:41:21 * Molly sighs a little beside him Oct 19 13:41:29 [I can understand that] Oct 19 13:42:06 [I needn't have] Oct 19 13:43:36 [No...] Oct 19 13:47:38 [but...] Oct 19 13:48:59 [But you had feelings of betrayal, that is understandable] Oct 19 13:49:32 [I did. I had not started my healing] Oct 19 13:50:37 [no] Oct 19 13:52:56 * Morgan ties off the stitching, holding his handiwork up Oct 19 13:53:14 * Molly smiles Oct 19 13:53:25 Very good, my love Oct 19 13:54:00 I think... it'll do Oct 19 13:54:42 * Molly nods Oct 19 13:54:45 What is it? Oct 19 13:55:13 Its a travelling case for a mirror Oct 19 13:56:39 Oh. Oh! Oct 19 14:00:31 * Morgan smiles slightly, folding it to use as a stand before passing it to her Oct 19 14:01:04 * Molly looks it over Oct 19 14:01:08 This is wonderful Oct 19 14:01:47 Uncle Christopher came up with the idea Oct 19 14:02:34 * Molly smiles Oct 19 14:02:37 It's ideal Oct 19 14:02:52 * Morgan nods Oct 19 14:02:56 Its a good idea Oct 19 14:03:46 It is Oct 19 14:03:55 * Molly smiles, handing it back Oct 19 14:04:13 *Varick comes to them* I'm ready for bed now Oct 19 14:04:26 * Morgan nods, getting up Oct 19 14:04:34 Come on then, say your goodnights to everyone Oct 19 14:06:49 * Molly puts her hand on Morgan's arm "Stay, my love, I'll go" Oct 19 14:07:05 You're sure? Oct 19 14:07:13 * Molly smiles, getting up Oct 19 14:07:36 Of course, liebling *Varickis saying goodnight to everyone* Oct 19 14:08:47 * Morgan watches them go before settling back down Oct 19 14:12:24 * Molly is now known as Mina Oct 19 14:12:48 *she speaks to everyone* I thought after dinner we might have some dancing Oct 19 14:15:13 *Everyone seems keen on this* Oct 19 14:16:40 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 19 14:18:47 *He catches a brief moment when the others are chatting of Grendlik with his hand on Jarvie's belly and them smiling at each other* Oct 19 14:19:31 * Morgan smiles to himself, moving to get some tea Oct 19 14:21:15 * Mina is now known as Jarvie Oct 19 14:21:55 * Jarvie smiles at Morgan when he passes "You want to feel the baby?" Oct 19 14:22:37 * Morgan nods Oct 19 14:22:42 If you don't mind Oct 19 14:24:20 *Grendlik points to a spot, then moves off the couch to give Morgan space* Oct 19 14:26:29 * Morgan sits down, putting his hand on the spot Oct 19 14:27:35 * Jarvie smiles "We felt it from the outside this morning" Oct 19 14:27:58 *he can feel the baby move beneath his hand* Oct 19 14:28:16 * Morgan nods, tapping at the spot with his finger tips Oct 19 14:28:35 Has he tried listening for the heartbeat yet? Oct 19 14:29:19 *he gets kicked* Oct 19 14:29:31 * Jarvie nods "we do that every night" Oct 19 14:29:42 * Morgan nods, moving where he is tapping Oct 19 14:30:01 I thoroughly look forward to hearing that with my own children Oct 19 14:30:17 *after a moment the baby finds him again* Oct 19 14:30:23 Bit broody, are we? Oct 19 14:30:39 Sshhh, I don't want everyone knowing Oct 19 14:30:45 * Jarvie laughs Oct 19 14:30:46 * Morgan moves his fingers again Oct 19 14:31:19 Weird that if you and Molly had gotten pregnant on your wedding day this is where you'd be at now Oct 19 14:31:33 *again the baby follows* Oct 19 14:31:59 * Morgan nods Oct 19 14:32:04 I wasn't ready then Oct 19 14:32:10 * Jarvie laaughs Oct 19 14:32:17 I'm not even ready now! Oct 19 14:32:57 You still think you'lll be off adventuring in the future? Oct 19 14:33:04 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 14:33:11 Definitely. Can't wait! Oct 19 14:34:03 I'm going to suggest to the Eisenfurst that you would be a good fit for the role of Ambassador to Capperlucia once Molly and I settle Oct 19 14:34:11 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 14:34:17 Sounds good to me Oct 19 14:35:33 * Morgan nods, moving his fingers again Oct 19 14:36:00 I held a baern today... five months old, expressive little face Oct 19 14:36:54 * Jarvie shrugs a little "not my sort of thing, but hard if you're broody?" Oct 19 14:37:13 *the baby can't seem to find him this time* Oct 19 14:37:30 * Morgan taps a little bit harder Oct 19 14:38:09 *the baby kicks in that spot* Oct 19 14:38:58 Its not so bad now... before, before I was even close to the idea of wanting children again, I avoided small children entirely *he glances at her, smiling* I couldn't face it. Until one day I really had no choice, and since then... Oct 19 14:39:54 Now the floodgates have opened and you want a baby yesterday? Oct 19 14:40:23 * Morgan smiles, tapping the other side of her belly Oct 19 14:40:29 Aye. But we have commitments Oct 19 14:41:18 *the baby follows this too* Oct 19 14:41:33 Pity, any child would be lucky to have you Oct 19 14:42:11 * Morgan shrugs slightly, sitting more upright Oct 19 14:42:14 In time Oct 19 14:43:07 It's a shame you'll be away for the birth, it would have been nice to have had a sensible person around Oct 19 14:43:35 * Morgan nods Oct 19 14:44:10 I would be if I could. We've already delayed so much, its going to be a push to get back in time for Sascha's birth and its an important thing for Molly to do Oct 19 14:45:06 She feels like she has to give them something to make amends? Oct 19 14:45:39 You didn't hear that Sascha attacked her when we first came back? Oct 19 14:45:54 Yeah, I did Oct 19 14:46:09 * Morgan nods Oct 19 14:47:23 I think Sascha is still uneasy about it, expecting some sort of retaliation... its important to Molly that she sees that isn't the case, and... after so much loss, she wants to make it as easy as possible for them to bring their new life into the world Oct 19 14:47:45 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 14:48:22 Aren't they a bit old though? Oct 19 14:49:06 Bit late for that to be a factor now... If something happens to them, their children will be taken care of Oct 19 14:49:16 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 14:49:26 Sensible thinking... Oct 19 14:49:46 As you said, I'm a sensible person Oct 19 14:49:59 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 14:50:11 Would you do that for Grendlik and I? Oct 19 14:50:55 Do _what_ for you? Oct 19 14:51:12 If something happens to us, would you raise this one? Oct 19 14:52:26 I'd need to speak to Molly about it, but I imagine she'd be willing... Oct 19 14:52:48 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 14:52:50 Thanks Oct 19 14:54:48 * Morgan nods Oct 19 14:54:57 Has your husband told you I'm digging into his past? Oct 19 14:55:09 No? What for? Oct 19 14:56:23 Because I'm nosy. I'm trying to find out exactly who his father was Oct 19 14:57:27 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 14:57:41 You're right, that is nosey *she smiles* Oct 19 14:57:50 * Morgan shrugs Oct 19 14:57:55 Occupational hazard Oct 19 14:59:07 * Jarvie shrugs Oct 19 14:59:17 It won't make a difference. He is who he is Oct 19 14:59:42 * Morgan nods Oct 19 15:00:03 He wonders about it though. Perhaps I can bring some closure Oct 19 15:01:32 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 15:01:46 Maybe. Edward's staring at us. Oct 19 15:02:10 Now there _is_ a strange man Oct 19 15:02:15 * Morgan looks over at Edward Oct 19 15:03:06 * Jarvie laughs. Edward tries to get Morgan to come with him with a head tilt Oct 19 15:03:20 Will you excuse me Jarvie, seems he wants a word Oct 19 15:05:40 * Jarvie nods Oct 19 15:05:51 * Jarvie is now known as Edward Oct 19 15:06:00 * Edward takes him into the hall Oct 19 15:06:24 I wanted to see how Molly was doing, she seemed more cheerful Oct 19 15:06:33 * Morgan nods Oct 19 15:07:01 We had a small chance to discuss things and she is much more at ease, though she says she does also feel listless, like the day after prophets mass Oct 19 15:08:32 * Edward nods Oct 19 15:08:53 I did not want to push hard, I got the feeling she was uncomfortable discussing it Oct 19 15:09:09 * Morgan nods Oct 19 15:09:22 I assume her feeling listless is normal? Oct 19 15:09:48 * Edward nods Oct 19 15:10:16 It is Oct 19 15:11:02 * Morgan nods Oct 19 15:11:05 Good Oct 19 15:11:37 I wanted to ask you... what does scripture say about tattoos? Oct 19 15:14:22 It depends on which translation you read and what interpretation you choose. My thought was that if it was not important enough to make in into the commandments, it was not that much a focus. Our bodies will not go to heaven with us, only our souls, so it seems unlikely to me that our Heavenly Father would decide it a sin Oct 19 15:14:54 * Morgan nods Oct 19 15:15:38 You do realise that father understands it to be a sin to mark ones skin... Oct 19 15:17:35 * Edward nods Oct 19 15:17:48 It does not surprise me Oct 19 15:18:13 Thats what causes _most_ of his anger at it... he is worried for your soul Oct 19 15:18:19 * Edward sighs "Even I thought similar in my earlier years" Oct 19 15:25:50 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 19 16:24:30 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 19 18:07:56 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 19 18:10:13 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 19 18:10:13 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Oct 19 18:10:21 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 19 18:10:35 * MollyK is now known as Edward Oct 19 18:10:41 [15:05:00] • ​Edward​ sighs "Even I thought similar in my earlier years" Oct 19 18:11:44 * Morgan nods Oct 19 18:11:47 What changed your mind? Oct 19 18:12:24 At the time I had it, that did not matter Oct 19 18:13:26 * Morgan nods Oct 19 18:15:02 And since then... I am not sure. Oct 19 18:18:00 You are not sure about... Oct 19 18:18:25 I am not sure what made me feel differently about it Oct 19 18:19:11 * Morgan nods Oct 19 18:19:35 Molly has her own take on it of course Oct 19 18:19:52 What is hers? Oct 19 18:20:51 That some think it was a warning not to follow the old ways of self harm and worship... Oct 19 18:21:05 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:21:21 I have heard that. Only one person can say Oct 19 18:22:07 I don't see why He would have an objection to it, given his infinite love and forgiveness... Oct 19 18:22:17 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:22:47 Unless of course you have to deal with functionaries first before getting to see Him... you know how tediously fastidious they can be Oct 19 18:23:00 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:23:26 No no, I'm here to be judged by Theus, not Stuart from accounting... Oct 19 18:23:39 * Edward laughs Oct 19 18:23:57 Are you considering one? Oct 19 18:24:22 Thats what I told father Oct 19 18:25:49 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:28:23 It is painful Oct 19 18:29:07 Is it painful for six months or more? Oct 19 18:32:32 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 19 18:44:11 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 19 18:44:17 * MollyK is now known as Edward Oct 19 18:44:52 No, a few weeks Oct 19 18:45:28 Then it won't be anything like as bad as the scars I got during the war Oct 19 18:45:37 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:46:28 Is there anything you need for your departure tomorrow? Oct 19 18:46:51 * Morgan looks at him sadly Oct 19 18:46:54 More time Oct 19 18:47:10 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:47:34 I have wracked my brain but have found no solution Oct 19 18:48:09 * Morgan nods, obviously on the verge of tears until he wipes at his eyes Oct 19 18:48:19 * Edward hugs him Oct 19 18:48:43 * Morgan holds him tightly Oct 19 18:49:40 It's only a few months, and we can still talk Oct 19 18:50:06 * Morgan nods, letting him go Oct 19 18:50:29 I know but its not the same... I won't be able to hit you with a snowball from a prohibitive distance using the mirror Oct 19 18:50:52 That was you... I should have known! Oct 19 18:51:08 * Morgan laughs before sniffing loudly Oct 19 18:52:01 Honestly, _I'm_ proud of pulling that one off Oct 19 18:52:13 * Edward laughs Oct 19 18:52:35 I think it was well-received by the townspeople Oct 19 18:52:54 Your speech went down well, certainly Oct 19 18:53:01 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:53:19 I'm pleased at that Oct 19 18:53:53 * Morgan nods Oct 19 18:54:07 I was talking to your wife earlier... _really_ talking Oct 19 18:54:18 What about? Oct 19 18:55:56 All sorts of things... your friends, my envying you in some things, your wishing it had been you saved father, how you would've beaten yourself up for not standing with me... I have noticed that she is quite aware of the fact much of what she says could be taken as innuendo Oct 19 18:56:15 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:56:42 I have been wondering about the last. Sneaky vixen. Oct 19 18:56:55 * Morgan nods Oct 19 18:57:32 Do you need to be shown how to utilise the mirrors? I had to show mother and Christopher earlier Oct 19 18:57:49 No, it looks straight forward Oct 19 18:57:57 * Morgan nods Oct 19 18:58:23 Cover it when not in use, but if you put a note or letter on it under the cover, we'll be able to see that Oct 19 18:58:32 * Edward nods Oct 19 18:59:36 Get someone to look at Wonks saddle... any idiot could put new straps on it, but that strap to pull him off the ground is a little more complicated, and it'd take a decent sailor to figure that out Oct 19 19:00:08 It's a shame I have never met one *he smirks* Oct 19 19:00:23 You would have done if you'd been a proper branch of the military Oct 19 19:01:15 *he laughs* what was it you envied? Oct 19 19:02:15 Your ease with people... your innate abilities as a ruler Oct 19 19:02:52 * Edward nods a little Oct 19 19:03:39 Not that I married the woman you had a crush on? *he seems amused rather than accusatory* Oct 19 19:04:24 * Morgan smiles slightly before looking seriously at him Oct 19 19:04:36 She is meant to be with you... and you her. Oct 19 19:04:43 * Edward nods Oct 19 19:04:51 I like to think so Oct 19 19:05:15 * Morgan nods Oct 19 19:07:23 I envy you having had your daughter's early days, and the relationship you and Molly have. Also your principles and strength Oct 19 19:08:07 I think our principles are similar... we just see different ways to get done what needs to be done Oct 19 19:08:24 * Edward nods "similar, perhaps" Oct 19 19:09:00 Have you felt Jarvie's baern kicking? Oct 19 19:09:15 * Edward shakes his head Oct 19 19:09:27 No, I am cautious of upsetting Mina Oct 19 19:10:04 The child is your... second cousin, I think she'd be alright with it... but I'd ask her to be sure Oct 19 19:10:12 * Edward nods Oct 19 19:10:35 My concern is that Mina tends to people-please, and then regret it Oct 19 19:11:45 You know that. You can work with that knowledge. Take it from me, though... as nice as it is feeling a baby kick, the first time you feel your own, everything else just stops... you'll learn that. Oct 19 19:12:28 * Edward nods Oct 19 19:12:34 Within the year, I hope Oct 19 19:12:49 * Morgan nods Oct 19 19:13:11 Nephew first please Oct 19 19:13:27 * Edward smiles "That is my hope. But why?" Oct 19 19:15:24 Securing the line, securing Grabens future, et cetera so on and so forth... I think Mina would do better if the first is a boy... and its really _really_ funny when they pee on you, which boys do much much more than girls Oct 19 19:17:36 * Edward smiles Oct 19 19:18:29 There's an old superstition that if you tie a piece of rope firmly above your left ball you'll have a boy Oct 19 19:18:55 Have fun with that one(!) Oct 19 19:19:09 * Edward smirks Oct 19 19:19:19 No, for that you tie it round both Oct 19 19:19:36 * Morgan frowns, looking confused Oct 19 19:19:41 No, I can't see that working Oct 19 19:19:49 * Edward laughs Oct 19 19:20:06 It does though Oct 19 19:20:27 Huh... Oct 19 19:21:20 * Edward mimics whereabouts to tie it Oct 19 19:21:35 but... _why_? Oct 19 19:21:49 It just feels good Oct 19 19:21:58 Says the voice of experience Oct 19 19:22:50 At first Zench and I made it up and told Potts. Then he tried it and was raving about it Oct 19 19:23:08 * Morgan laughs Oct 19 19:23:17 Buggers, the pair of you Oct 19 19:23:25 * Edward nods Oct 19 19:24:57 DeeDee once told Zench and I that if you tugged on a woman's nipples when she was on hands and knees she would start making milk and you could milk her like a cow Oct 19 19:25:38 * Morgan covers his mouth, stifling a hard laugh Oct 19 19:25:56 * Edward laughs too Oct 19 19:26:15 I did not try that, I couldn't see any appeal Oct 19 19:26:58 Can you imagine if you'd gotten the chosen woman in on it and had her moo at the appropriate moment? Oct 19 19:27:11 * Edward laughs Oct 19 19:27:38 That would have been hilarious. It got his ears boxed by Heidi though Oct 19 19:28:09 She's a complex one Oct 19 19:28:14 * Edward nods Oct 19 19:28:44 She thought it was funny but apparently Zench would be an awful milkmaid Oct 19 19:29:06 No finesse, clearly Oct 19 19:29:22 * Edward nods Oct 19 19:29:46 I don't imagine Molly would appreciate that either Oct 19 19:30:26 I would not be quite so sure... Oct 19 19:31:25 * Edward laughs Oct 19 19:32:47 Fortunately we will not hear any mooing if you are at the summerhouse Oct 19 19:33:14 * Morgan shrugs Oct 19 19:33:39 There is that I suppose but... give how little sleep we got last night, I won't be surprised if we're asleep as soon as our heads hit the pillows Oct 19 19:35:09 * Edward smiles Oct 19 19:35:26 Your lack of stamina is not a family trait Oct 19 19:36:09 Oh, that reminds me, I've got something for you Oct 19 19:36:22 * Morgan rummages in his pocket before pulling his hand back out, middle finger extended Oct 19 19:36:54 * Edward laughs hard Oct 19 19:37:11 I'd save that for your wife if I were you. Oct 19 19:37:57 * Morgan chuckles, hugging him again Oct 19 19:38:11 * Edward hugs him back Oct 19 19:38:20 Come on, lets not absent ourselves too long Oct 19 19:38:35 * Edward has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 19 20:09:33 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 19 20:10:07 * MollyK is now known as Edward Oct 19 20:10:23 Are you staying to dance? Oct 19 20:10:57 I think so, yes Oct 19 20:11:26 * Edward nods, patting his back Oct 19 20:12:15 Would you like me to see if there are any spare fichus in the house? Oct 19 20:12:57 Might be an idea Oct 19 20:13:53 Those of us who like women's fashion can see Molly only wears the same one, and others might match her outfits better as well as providing variety Oct 19 20:15:11 * Morgan nods Oct 19 20:15:17 Not something we ever really... planned... Oct 19 20:18:48 The heat of the moment, the passion of two yearning souls... et cetera, et cetera Oct 19 20:24:43 * Edward has quit (Ping Timeout) Oct 19 20:27:22 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 19 20:27:37 * MollyK is now known as Edward Oct 19 20:27:43 [20:05:29] Edward: The heat of the moment, the passion of two yearning souls... et cetera, et cetera Oct 19 20:28:13 More... not realising that was a desire and failing to plan appropriately Oct 19 20:28:35 Now would be the time to plan, before you are at sea Oct 19 20:29:08 Its mostly hiding it from father that is the issue... she nearly went back in to them without the damn thing on earlier Oct 19 20:29:18 * Edward laughs Oct 19 20:29:24 How bad is it? Oct 19 20:30:19 Not it. They. Oct 19 20:31:48 * Edward nods Oct 19 20:31:52 Lovebites? Oct 19 20:31:58 * Morgan nods Oct 19 20:32:33 A cold compress and some arnica will take the bruising down Oct 19 20:32:53 I'm sure they would but she wears them like badges of honour Oct 19 20:33:03 * Edward smiles Oct 19 20:33:27 Then there will be a need for more fichus Oct 19 20:33:34 * Morgan nods Oct 19 20:34:48 * Edward nods "I will see to it" Oct 19 20:35:28 * Morgan nods Oct 19 20:35:30 Thank you Oct 19 20:37:13 * Edward nods Oct 19 20:38:37 I've had a fair few in my time. No fichus for men though. I've had to overheat at Court in a scarf on occassion Oct 19 20:39:47 I'm not looking forward to being expected to be at those tedious events Oct 19 20:40:39 * Edward nods Oct 19 20:41:15 I have always enjoyed them, but I like to talk and see people Oct 19 20:42:31 Another thing I have always envied was your talent for talking to others Oct 19 20:43:41 There's a trick to it Oct 19 20:44:09 Oh? Oct 19 20:44:58 Aim to ask two questions about themselves for every one that ask about you. Without fail, the thing people most like to talk about is themselves Oct 19 20:46:18 * Morgan nods Oct 19 20:46:22 There is an issue with that Oct 19 20:48:34 What? Oct 19 20:49:30 My mouth says 'tell me about yourself' and my face says 'just go the hell away' Oct 19 20:50:29 * Edward laughs Oct 19 20:50:54 You should put a cloth bag over it. You can have your wife thank me in the morning Oct 19 20:51:44 Might make it easier for her to sleep at night Oct 19 20:53:14 Your nightmares are still bad? Oct 19 20:53:53 I mean not seeing my face would stop her from having any... though... I had the _weirdest_ dream Oct 19 20:54:24 Your dreams are weird as it is Oct 19 20:54:35 * Morgan nods Oct 19 20:54:43 So imagine how strange it must be for me to call it weird Oct 19 20:55:50 * Edward nods Oct 19 20:55:55 Do tell then Oct 19 20:56:27 * Morgan glances round to make sure they're alone before telling him Oct 19 20:57:08 * Edward laughs Oct 19 20:57:24 Yes, that is very weird, even for you Oct 19 20:57:45 * Morgan nods Oct 19 20:57:50 Absolutely bizarre Oct 19 20:59:03 Who wouldn't lock their door?! Oct 19 20:59:41 Absolutely not something I would forget Oct 19 20:59:53 * Edward nods Oct 19 21:00:45 Though I suppose you sailors are used to doing the solo shuffle all together Oct 19 21:01:15 * Morgan shrugs Oct 19 21:01:29 I suppose so Oct 19 21:03:04 * Edward nods, the dinner bell ringing Oct 19 21:03:28 Where has Molly gotten to? There should be someone upstairs to watch over Varick Oct 19 21:03:52 [Are you alright my love?] Oct 19 21:05:40 [Just getting ready, I'll only be a moment] Oct 19 21:05:48 She'll be down momentarily Oct 19 21:07:19 * Edward nods, leading the way to the dining room. She isn't much longer, as she said, and soon has taken her seat beside him. Edward is right, the fichu is noticeably the same as before, despite the dress being different Oct 19 21:08:01 [Edward is going to see if there are more fichu's for you...] Oct 19 21:09:13 [oh?] Oct 19 21:09:19 * Edward is now known as Molly Oct 19 21:09:32 *the others are talking and eating* Oct 19 21:10:55 [He noticed its the same one so you are not wearing it for its fashionable nature] Oct 19 21:12:40 [Indeed, That is why.] *she fidgets a little* [look beneath the table a moment...] Oct 19 21:13:03 * Morgan glances round before looking Oct 19 21:13:55 * Molly has lifted her skirt and petticoat, beneath them is the white diaphanous negligee he was particularly impressed by Oct 19 21:14:40 [oh... oh I see] Oct 19 21:19:01 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 19 21:44:52 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 19 21:45:08 [mmhmm] Oct 19 21:45:44 * MollyK is watching him with a polite smile Oct 19 21:46:18 * Morgan looks at her, looking hungry before looking away again and picking up his coffee Oct 19 21:47:24 * MollyK shivers a little before resuming conversation with Edward and Mina Oct 19 21:49:27 Edward, have you ever heard of a dance from Montaigne called the Allemande a dieu? Oct 19 21:50:35 * Morgan glances over Oct 19 21:51:13 *Edward thinks* No, if it is very new I might not have heard of it yet. *This dance is the close waltz of Morgan's dreams, where he met her at Court years ago and they got to know each other, Edward getting slapped in the face by Mina* Oct 19 21:52:13 Its a waltz Oct 19 21:53:03 *He shakes his head* I haven't heard of this one. What is different from other waltzes? Oct 19 21:55:13 * MollyK smiles "Apparently there is no frame distance. You dance essentially cheek to cheek" Oct 19 21:55:42 E: *he looks both surprised and amused* That's a bold move Oct 19 21:56:40 * MollyK nods, smiling briefly at Morgan before looking back to Edward and Mina "I read about it somewhere" Oct 19 21:57:23 * Morgan sips his coffee Oct 19 21:58:30 *Edward looks to Morgan* I wonder how it would go down at Court? Oct 19 21:58:49 Outrage among some, glee among others I expect Oct 19 22:01:49 Mina: *she looks at them* You would not dance like that at Court though? Oct 19 22:03:50 * MollyK glances at Morgan, smiling a little "Oh I doubt that, don't you?" Oct 19 22:04:59 * Morgan shrugs Oct 19 22:05:07 It wouldn't exactly be out of character for me Oct 19 22:06:13 *The other couple nods. Molly speaks quietly* It's wonderful to dance alone though Oct 19 22:07:17 *Mina actually giggles at this, breaking the Courtly facade* Mina: dressed? Oct 19 22:07:38 *This makes Edward chuckle, watching his wife fondly* Oct 19 22:08:02 * Morgan smirks, sipping his coffee Oct 19 22:08:22 * MollyK nods "Though we have a ballroom and twelve weeks at sea ahead, so who knows what the future holds!" Oct 19 22:09:00 *Mina nods, smiling at Molly* Oct 19 22:11:10 E: who indeed. *Adalbrecht engages them all in conversation then, and soon the normal chat resumes, but beneath the table Molly's leg presses to his. Grendlik is talking to Christopher about the route they will be taking tomorrow. HH and Inga are talking with Wonks and DeeDee* Oct 19 22:13:19 * Morgan talks to anyone who speaks to him, keeping his leg in constant contact with Molly's Oct 19 22:15:05 *he's definitely not excluded, the topics varied. She gently moves her thigh up and down against his, though her own engagement in her conversations reveals none of it* Oct 19 22:18:40 * Morgan spends a little time just watching the others, their interactions Oct 19 22:19:54 *Everyone seems much closer than when they first arrived. Dinner passes smoothly into pudding, and they're nearing the end when Christopher says* Ch: Are you looking forward to the sunshine, dear boy? Oct 19 22:22:01 D'you know, I'm not sure... I spent a lot of time in cold places, I quite enjoy it Oct 19 22:22:26 *Christopher looks to Molly* And you, my dear? Oct 19 22:22:30 * MollyK nods Oct 19 22:23:08 I am, very much. The beaches are supposed to be beautiful, and the sea so clear you can see the fish in it Oct 19 22:24:12 Mina: It will be very warm in normal clothes. Do you need to borrow some summer dresses? Oct 19 22:24:45 No, they'll look funny on me Oct 19 22:25:10 *this makes them laugh* Oct 19 22:25:35 * MollyK shakes her head "I have some on the Rose, and likely I will be giving gifts of the local costumes, so I might wear that" Oct 19 22:25:49 Given* Oct 19 22:26:52 [given what we have seen in dreams, your marks will need to be much higher up my thighs so as not to be on show] Oct 19 22:27:30 * Morgan coughs, sipping his coffee Oct 19 22:29:03 Mina: That does sound exciting *The conversation moves to speculation about the food and activities there, and then it is time for the ladies to move so the men can have their port and cigars. He gets chance to walk Molly out himself or stay put* Oct 19 22:29:16 * Morgan walks her out Oct 19 22:29:35 * MollyK gives him a little smile Oct 19 22:29:45 Are you enjoying the evening? Oct 19 22:30:08 * Morgan nods Oct 19 22:30:14 I am, though of course there is sadness there Oct 19 22:30:28 * MollyK nods Oct 19 22:31:12 I know. I find myself wishing we could cast it all off, stay another few weeks here before going to Sudlachenburg and then on to Hafenlohr Oct 19 22:32:00 * Morgan nods Oct 19 22:32:01 Me too Oct 19 22:32:08 * MollyK nods Oct 19 22:32:35 Do you wish to just stay here tonight, so you have longer with everyone? Oct 19 22:34:24 No... if we make our way as people are going to bed anyway, we won't lose any time with them... though we. Need to be up early Oct 19 22:34:46 Mmhmm... you are usually up quite early Oct 19 22:35:40 * Morgan nods Oct 19 22:37:34 * MollyK glances at the empty hall before moving close and pressing a lingering kiss to his cheek Oct 19 22:39:45 * Morgan sighs quietly, smiling Oct 19 22:39:50 I'd best get back to the others Oct 19 22:40:10 Yes. I'll be thinking of you very fondly Oct 19 22:41:07 * Morgan nods Oct 19 22:41:09 Likewise Oct 19 22:41:47 *The port and cigars are handed out in the dining room, and the talk continues. It is likely to be the last unrushed time they have to talk* Oct 19 22:43:58 * Morgan chats to any and all, mucking about with a deck of cards Oct 19 22:46:35 **A quick card game is had, something with simple rules that is fast and furious that Grendlik teaches them. The time seems to speed away until a servant comes to ask if there will still be dancing, which there is. Morgan gets the chance to dance with Verity, Jarvie, Inga, Molly, as well as Mina, again fulfilling a wish of his adolescence Oct 19 22:46:40 * MollyK is now known as Mina Oct 19 22:47:18 I have been thinking about what you said about touch, and it occurred to me that dancing also provides that which so many are lacking in Oct 19 22:48:17 * Morgan nods Oct 19 22:48:26 It does, yes Oct 19 22:49:26 Maybe that is why our society is so enamoured with balls Oct 19 22:49:47 * Morgan closes his eyes momentarily before opening them again Oct 19 22:49:51 Could be, could be Oct 19 22:50:42 And stolen kisses on the terrace, the ones we pretend do not occur Oct 19 22:51:09 I can't say thats something I've ever done... Oct 19 22:51:19 * Mina smiles Oct 19 22:51:40 Not even with your wife? Shame on you, Morgan Oct 19 22:51:52 * Morgan shrugs Oct 19 22:52:12 We were busy keeping her occupied and away from a certain Eisenfurst Oct 19 22:52:24 * Mina nods Oct 19 22:53:05 Edward told me. Did he tell you he bit my lip the first stolen kiss on the terrace? Oct 19 22:53:15 * Morgan nods Oct 19 22:53:23 He was worried the same would occur at your wedding Oct 19 22:53:44 * Mina nods Oct 19 22:53:56 I did think he might, I was bracing for it Oct 19 22:55:08 I was not used to seeing that level of uncertainty in him, that worry that he would make a mistake Oct 19 22:55:33 * Mina nods Oct 19 22:55:39 He is a perfectionist Oct 19 22:55:51 * Morgan nods Oct 19 22:56:45 * Mina smiles "it is refreshing to dance with a man who would not say that Edward choosing me only confirms his desire for perfection" Oct 19 22:58:05 He thinks you perfect, and I think thats all that matters... you are, however, perfect for eachother Oct 19 22:58:46 * Mina nods "And you with Molly" Oct 19 22:59:59 I cannot argue with that really Oct 19 23:01:19 * Mina nods. She is soon handing him over to Molly for the final dance, everyone winding down. Molly concentrates on the dancing rather than talking, and soon everyone is finished, starting their Goodnights Oct 19 23:01:25 * Mina is now known as Molly Oct 19 23:01:41 Will you be ready now, or do you need to speak to anyone? Oct 19 23:02:07 I think I'm ready blossom Oct 19 23:02:40 * Molly nods, saying Goodnights before getting on her coat and boats and heading out into the cold night Oct 19 23:02:57 Will you be swimming before we retire, or just in the morning? Oct 19 23:03:19 No, I'll swim. I won't have chance for a while now Oct 19 23:03:27 * Molly nods Oct 19 23:03:48 Do you wish me to join you, or wait for you inside? Oct 19 23:04:14 Wait inside, I won't be long Oct 19 23:05:18 * Molly nods. They walk hand in hand to the summerhouse in companionable silence. He gets everything warmed up in the makeshift bedroom, fresh food has been put there for the morning. Oct 19 23:06:19 * Morgan undresses, heading outside and looking at the sky Oct 19 23:06:36 *It's very clear. It will be even colder tonight Oct 19 23:08:11 * Morgan moves to the lake before suddenly sprinting, throwing himself into the water Oct 19 23:10:48 *It is definitely colder than before* Oct 19 23:11:14 * Morgan swims hard for a few minutes before relaxing and just floating, looking up at the sky Oct 19 23:11:50 *he sees a shooting star* Oct 19 23:13:15 I know we don't talk much... I figure you're alright with that... I'd really appreciate it if you'd look after my family, particularly my brother. He's a good man who made a poor choice, but he deserves forgiveness. I've got to travel so I have the ability to help more people, otherwise I'd stay and help keep them safe, but you know that. Oct 19 23:14:55 *he feels an odd sense of calming presence, though nothing else changes around him* Oct 19 23:15:58 And if you would help Mina come to terms with Florrie, maybe help them in their quest for a child... a boy ideally, you know how it is. Oct 19 23:16:55 *the presence remains, but there's nothing in any of his senses that changes Oct 19 23:19:36 * Morgan floats for another couple of minutes before speaking again Oct 19 23:20:28 I'll do my best to face what's coming... please, I beg you, keep the rest of them safe. Give me the strength to do what I have to. Oct 19 23:21:44 *the presence still lingers* Oct 19 23:22:15 * Morgan bobs below the surface before swimming for shore Oct 19 23:22:40 *when he gets there, he no longer senses it Oct 19 23:23:14 * Morgan sighs before straightening and heading into the summerhouse Oct 19 23:25:19 * Molly is waiting for him, only wearing the white negligee she teased at the table Oct 19 23:25:27 Cold, my love? Oct 19 23:25:43 It was _very_ cold Oct 19 23:25:50 * Molly smiles Oct 19 23:25:55 I am pleased for you Oct 19 23:27:01 * Morgan looks confused Oct 19 23:27:59 You like the cold water, my love, therefore I thought you'd be happier with colder Oct 19 23:28:50 * Morgan nods Oct 19 23:28:53 I saw a shooting star Oct 19 23:29:13 * Molly smiles Oct 19 23:29:19 Did you make a wish? Oct 19 23:30:02 Sort of Oct 19 23:30:13 * Molly nods Oct 19 23:30:49 In Avebury you said you did not make wishes on shooting stars... and I wished for you to have a nice Companion Oct 19 23:31:07 Wish granted... Oct 19 23:31:16 * Molly smiles Oct 19 23:31:44 But a Companion would only give you kisses, and not where I wish to! Oct 19 23:32:13 Well... no I suppose not Oct 19 23:32:18 * Molly nods Oct 19 23:32:38 Are you ready to sleep, my love. Oct 19 23:32:40 ? Oct 19 23:33:22 * Morgan looks her over Oct 19 23:33:25 I think not Oct 19 23:33:37 No? Something prevents you? Oct 19 23:33:45 *she smiles playfully* Oct 19 23:33:52 You're looking just a bit too delicious for me to sleep just yet Oct 19 23:34:04 * Molly blushes, smiling Oct 19 23:34:13 I like that you find me so Oct 19 23:35:01 * Morgan nods, moving to sit on the bed Oct 19 23:35:35 * Molly moves, wrapping her arms around him from behind Oct 19 23:37:08 You are cold Oct 19 23:37:13 * Morgan nods Oct 19 23:37:18 It was freezing in there Oct 19 23:38:00 * Molly kisses the side of his neck, a hand running down to his thigh Oct 19 23:38:11 Do you need some time to warm up? Oct 19 23:38:34 No, I don't think so Oct 19 23:39:24 * Molly nods, tongue trailing up his neck even as her hand moves up his inner thigh Oct 19 23:40:46 * Morgan leans back to her, giving her better access Oct 19 23:41:36 * Molly gently sucks his ear lobe as her warm fingers fondle his balls carefully Oct 19 23:42:21 * Morgan moans quietly Oct 19 23:43:22 * Molly makes a quiet mmm near his ear as she encases his shaft in her hand Oct 19 23:44:43 * Morgan tilts his hips slightly Oct 19 23:45:45 * Molly uses long slow strokes, alternating between nipping gently up his ear and sucking softly on his neck Oct 19 23:47:01 * Morgan groans Oct 19 23:48:28 * Molly moans responsively, gently biting his neck as her strokes become firmer Oct 19 23:49:47 Oh... oh that feels good Oct 19 23:51:50 * Molly whimpers, pressing her body to his back "it feels good to please you like this..." she increases the speed a little, in line with what she knows has been very welcomed before Oct 19 23:52:18 * Morgan nods, thrusting his hips slightly Oct 19 23:55:01 * Molly nips him a little harder, still caressing him in tight, rhythmic strokes "that is good, like this?" Oct 19 23:55:22 * Morgan nods, groaning loudly Oct 19 23:59:08 * Molly fidgets a little to be closer to him, the smooth gauzy fabric allowing the heat of her breasts and belly to radiate into his back. She speaks quietly, whispering to his ear slowly "you're so wonderfully hard and thick in my hand... I love this part of you..." Oct 19 23:59:47 * Morgan moans louder, thrusting into her hand