**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Oct 20 00:03:22 2022 Oct 20 00:03:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 20 00:03:26 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 20 09:42:36 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 20 09:44:12 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 20 09:45:35 * MollyK kisses up his neck, mouth open and hot tongue swirling on his skin, maintaining that rhythm Oct 20 09:48:25 * Morgan moans writhing under her touch Oct 20 09:50:12 * MollyK kisses deeper, pressing her lips and tongue harder against his neck, nothing that would mark, but passionate, urgent Oct 20 09:54:20 * Morgan groans, shifting slightly Oct 20 09:54:37 No more... I want you, now Oct 20 09:54:57 * MollyK murmurs "take me then..." Oct 20 09:55:28 * Morgan nods, moving so he is atop her, pressing against her as he kisses her Oct 20 09:58:32 * MollyK runs her hands down his back smoothly, not stopping at any of the hills and valleys created by his whipping that he dislikes so much, just gently and lovingly stroking her palms down him with full acceptance, and onto his bottom* Oct 20 10:00:06 * Morgan pushes himself into her, one long slow thrust that sees him embedded in her Oct 20 10:02:25 * MollyK tremors gently around him with a drawn out "ohhhh... god...". She squeezes his ass gently as she watches him Oct 20 10:03:48 * Morgan grinds against her before withdrawing, repeating the same motion over and over Oct 20 10:05:13 * MollyK moves a hand to his face, watching him lovingly. She pushes up to him when he is hilted, little sounds of pleasure that are buiding Oct 20 10:08:16 * Morgan maintains this pace, each stroke firm but not hard, slow but not drawn out Oct 20 10:10:16 * MollyK licks her lower lip before bringing her mouth to his, slanting across his to kiss him softly Oct 20 10:11:24 * Morgan 's tongue dances with hers, repeatedly bottoming out within her Oct 20 10:14:32 * MollyK kisses him deeper, grinding up to him. Her little whimpers can be felt against his tongue, her hands grasping and releasing against his skin. She wraps her legs around his hips, making her deeper under him Oct 20 10:18:18 * Morgan starts to grunt each time he reaches maximum depth Oct 20 10:21:17 * MollyK whimpers at this, her own sounds becoming closer together as she finds herself at the brink, wrapped up in the glorious feel of him. She breaks the kiss enough to murmur "I love you" Oct 20 10:22:03 I love you, so very much Oct 20 10:24:03 * MollyK moves to kiss him deeply once more, only a few seconds later her tongue stilling against his as she climaxes beneath him, her body tensing Oct 20 10:24:52 * Morgan moans into her mouth as he suddenly swells within her, trying to maintain his rhythm as his own orgasm hits him, his cum spilling within her Oct 20 10:27:29 * MollyK grinds against him, making sure he is still getting what he needs even when he is wrapped up in his pleasure. She kisses him through it, so close and so sweetly gentle compared to their usual love-making Oct 20 10:28:29 * Morgan eventually slows to a stop, rolling sideways and taking her with him so they are on their sides, but still within her, breathing heavily Oct 20 10:29:02 * MollyK places lots of gentle little kisses all over his face Oct 20 10:33:06 * Morgan sighs contentedly Oct 20 10:34:18 * MollyK tucks her his chin, curling her body so she doesn't have to make him with draw to do so Oct 20 10:35:07 * Morgan holds her to him Oct 20 10:35:37 Wow... Oct 20 10:35:56 Wow? Oct 20 10:36:10 That was amazing Oct 20 10:38:26 * Morgan nods Oct 20 10:38:33 Quite an intensity Oct 20 10:39:04 And intense in a different way than how it usually is between us Oct 20 10:39:26 * Morgan nods Oct 20 10:40:19 * MollyK gentle draws a pattern with her fingers on his chest Oct 20 10:41:15 I suppose I think of this gentlest love-making as less intense than when you pick me up and have me hard against trees and such Oct 20 10:41:59 * Morgan nods Oct 20 10:42:36 But it isn't, is it? It's very emotionally intense... romantically intense Oct 20 10:42:48 * Morgan nods exactly Oct 20 10:43:07 Do you prefer it? Oct 20 10:43:15 Sometimes Oct 20 10:43:42 Do you feel a loss of it when we do not do so very much? Oct 20 10:45:15 Not... really... its sort of hard to describe Oct 20 10:45:31 Would you mind trying? Oct 20 10:45:44 Its not a loss of it its just... different Oct 20 10:46:05 * MollyK nods Oct 20 10:46:36 Is this how you see yourself? A man who loves this way? Oct 20 10:46:51 * Morgan nods Oct 20 10:47:04 It surprises me a little when I'm more... forceful. Oct 20 10:47:19 * MollyK nods Oct 20 10:47:27 Has this given you reassurance? Oct 20 10:47:33 * Morgan nods Oct 20 10:48:25 I had not realised you needed it, I'm sorry Oct 20 10:48:36 No, love, there's nothing to apologise for Oct 20 10:49:32 * MollyK nods Oct 20 10:49:41 You are very good at it, either way Oct 20 10:50:05 I'm glad you feel so Oct 20 10:50:34 Very much. I cannot imagine any other man is so good Oct 20 10:51:36 * Morgan shrugs Oct 20 10:52:06 * MollyK giggles Oct 20 10:52:18 I was not imagining doing that, my love Oct 20 10:52:39 I did not think you were blossom Oct 20 10:53:38 Good... any other man could only be a disappointment Oct 20 10:54:56 * Morgan smiles Oct 20 10:54:58 naturally Oct 20 10:55:04 * MollyK nods Oct 20 10:55:20 I do hear very good things about Heinzharold and Edward though Oct 20 10:55:29 Oh really? Oct 20 10:59:08 * MollyK nods Oct 20 11:00:05 Heinzharold is apparently very fun and very selfless, and Edward is like an encyclopaedia of pleasuring women Oct 20 11:00:47 * Morgan nods Oct 20 11:03:19 I, of course, say noth8ng Oct 20 11:03:59 No? Oct 20 11:04:12 Welllllll... mostly nothing Oct 20 11:04:45 Mostly? Oct 20 11:05:21 Mmhmm Oct 20 11:05:51 What _do_ you say? Oct 20 11:06:29 Oh, you know, just the basics... *she sounds bright and breezy, like she's being a tease* Oct 20 11:12:39 And what might they be? Oct 20 11:13:33 That you know where to put it... *she giggles* Oct 20 11:13:57 Its a start I suppose Oct 20 11:15:01 Mmhmm... then I tell them that your mouth is to die for Oct 20 11:15:45 oh? Oct 20 11:17:19 I tell them how you are so good I am not sure how it is even possible Oct 20 11:19:09 Really? Oct 20 11:19:24 * MollyK nods Oct 20 11:20:36 Mina thought that perhaps it was Edward's wide range of experience that makes him so good. I told her it is simply a family trait Oct 20 11:20:49 You did not! Oct 20 11:21:41 * MollyK pulls back enough to look at him Oct 20 11:21:45 Didn't I? Oct 20 11:22:53 * Morgan looks at her, trying to gauge if she's being honest Oct 20 11:23:07 * MollyK looks to be being honest Oct 20 11:24:51 _really_? Oct 20 11:25:34 Yes! Really. Oct 20 11:26:06 * Morgan nods Oct 20 11:26:12 Alright Oct 20 11:26:17 * MollyK watches him Oct 20 11:26:22 You disapprove? Oct 20 11:27:39 No... it is important that you are free to have those close friendships Oct 20 11:28:03 But you are just shy about you talented you are? Oct 20 11:32:00 Somewhat, aye Oct 20 11:32:15 * MollyK smiles Oct 20 11:33:14 You shouldn't be. I am proud that I have such a skilful lover Oct 20 11:34:42 * Morgan nods Oct 20 11:35:34 I also tell them you are built like a horse Oct 20 11:35:50 * MollyK watches him innocently Oct 20 11:36:42 No you don't Oct 20 11:37:37 But how would you know? Our lovely friends might be looking and imagining your sizeable attributes... Oct 20 11:38:13 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 20 11:38:22 I'm sorry my love, I just don't believe that Oct 20 11:39:03 I'll just tell them tomorrow then Oct 20 11:39:16 * MollyK smiles sweetly Oct 20 11:39:42 * Morgan shrugs Oct 20 11:39:45 If thats what you want to do Oct 20 11:39:54 * MollyK nods Oct 20 11:40:08 We can trade notes on dimensions... Oct 20 11:40:36 * MollyK looks like she's trying not to laugh Oct 20 11:40:55 Wouldn't want to make them jealous Oct 20 11:41:05 Very true Oct 20 11:43:24 * Morgan nods Oct 20 11:43:50 * MollyK stretches a little Oct 20 11:44:05 I suppose, my love, it is time to sleep? Oct 20 11:45:38 * Morgan nods Oct 20 11:45:42 Aye, it is really Oct 20 11:47:31 * MollyK kisses him gently "I look forward to being in our bed on the Rose. I shouldn't imagine we will have much privacy til then" Oct 20 11:48:43 I wouldn't think so, no Oct 20 11:50:14 * MollyK kisses him again before getting up to slowly and carefully remove the special negligee by candlelight Oct 20 11:50:37 I will be thinking of you relentlessly regardless Oct 20 11:50:50 * Morgan yawns, thinking about being awake early Oct 20 11:50:55 We won't have time to dally in the morning Oct 20 11:51:13 No, very sadly not... Oct 20 11:52:30 * MollyK folds it and sets it aside before getting under the covers Oct 20 11:55:33 You'll swim though? Oct 20 11:55:45 * Morgan nods Oct 20 11:55:48 It won't take long Oct 20 11:56:07 * MollyK smiles sleepily Oct 20 11:56:23 Perhaps I'll find something to do with myself in that time... Oct 20 11:58:08 If you wish my love Oct 20 11:59:19 Shall I sing now? Oct 20 11:59:43 * Morgan nods Oct 20 11:59:46 please Oct 20 12:00:23 * MollyK sings "following the drum", and he starts to drift off Oct 20 12:04:24 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 20 12:26:23 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 20 12:26:48 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Oct 20 12:26:50 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 20 12:29:40 **He starts to dream, something different. It is August, '63, and in the Konigsreich of Heilgrunde Morgan has been retrieving HH from a Vaticine camp. Poor communication had lead to the Objectionist army attacking the camp just after Morgan had arrived, and he had had to participate, already in their uniform, hoping only to wind and not wound his Oct 20 12:29:40 fellow Objectionist fighters. Oct 20 12:29:40 * It had been a long, hard day, but only when the camp had fallen had he had chance to get HH and cast off his livery. They'd made a break for it, avoiding the few Vaticine troops, and headed out into the dusky fields where men were tending their wounds, mourning their comrades or celebrating the victory, mostly the latter. He doesn't fancy the Oct 20 12:29:40 fun, having had to trade several lives for Heinzharold's, and they head to the outskirts, present enough for food and safety with the army units. Oct 20 12:30:18 **He spots a group of six young men on the other side of the bushes they are behind, a woman stirring a pot over a fire, and a solo horse still in bloodied Vaticine livery. One man, who really isn't much more than a boy, is making a big fuss of the horse. "And you will be called Valour, the bravest of all horses!" Some of the others laugh, Oct 20 12:30:18 seemingly cheerful. The woman, in her early forties, puts her hands on her hips. She sounds amused "Go on, the lot of you, go and be someone else's nuisance a while!" Oct 20 12:30:18 HH: *he grins at Morgan through the blood and dirt on his face* That's th' sort of thing my Ma usually says Oct 20 12:34:08 * Morgan nods Oct 20 12:34:16 Not normally in such polite terms Oct 20 12:34:34 HH: tha's true Oct 20 12:34:39 **one young man, with his back to Morgan, doesn't get up and join his celebrating friends. The woman watches the others go before standing in front of him and cupping the back of his head. She softly and sympathetically says "Just you this time, little bear… someone is always the first. The others will feel it in their turns". Beside Morgan, HH Oct 20 12:34:40 nods with a sympathetic expression. "She's not wrong" he quietly says. Oct 20 12:35:31 * Morgan nods Oct 20 12:35:48 Does smell good... Oct 20 12:36:19 *HH nods "I'm starvin', man". The adolescent wraps his arms around her waist, burying her face against her stomach. He sobs briefly "I can't… I can't do this! I don't want to kill anyone else! I want to go home!". And Morgan knows where 'home' is, and so does Heinzharold, because the voice is Edward's, familiar despite the rawness of the pain and Oct 20 12:36:19 fear in it* Oct 20 12:37:02 Oh man Oct 20 12:37:16 * MollyK is now known as HH Oct 20 12:37:27 * HH murmurs "ah shit" Oct 20 12:38:09 *she talks soothingly* I know you do, my pet. We all do. But there is a job to be done, and we have a duty, to each other, and to Eisen. The others will look to you now to lead them. And the stronger they see you, the less scared they will be, and the safer they will stay. We cannot save everyone, but we can look to those we must care for and be Oct 20 12:38:09 strong. Oct 20 12:38:31 * Morgan starts making his way to them Oct 20 12:40:21 ACTION follows him. E: *he's still crying* I can't, Vania. I can't do that again, not for anyone or anything! I never want to take another life! You can't know what it's like! Oct 20 12:40:21 V: Oh my sweet boy, yes I can. I have had to do it, several times now. Because if it is worth dying for, it is worth living for. And if you would lay down your life for something, you can take a life for it when there is no other way. And there is no other way here. Oct 20 12:40:21 * Received a CTCP from HH (to #7thsea) Oct 20 12:41:42 *they reach the little camp* Oct 20 12:44:11 ummm... excuse me Oct 20 12:44:49 *Vania looks over at them. Edward bolts to his feet, wiping his face* Oct 20 12:45:59 I'm sorry to interrupt... I heard Edwards voice Oct 20 12:46:52 *Vania nods* The pair of you are filthy, I'll get you something to clean up with and get you fed Oct 20 12:47:17 Only if its not too much bother... Oct 20 12:47:59 V: *she smiles. It's warm but calm* None at all, nothing is too much trouble for our men Oct 20 12:48:22 * Morgan nods, walking towards Edward Oct 20 12:48:24 * HH follows along after her, almost like a dog waiting for scraps and chatting a mile a minute Oct 20 12:48:30 * HH is now known as Edward Oct 20 12:49:04 * Edward looks him over. He looks both distressed and drained, his arm bandaged Oct 20 12:49:15 Don't tell Father I was crying, okay? Oct 20 12:49:34 * Morgan moves closer to him, sitting down on the ground Oct 20 12:49:48 * Edward sits back down Oct 20 12:49:59 Couldn't even if I wanted to... officially, I'm not here Oct 20 12:50:25 * Edward nods distractedly Oct 20 12:50:50 You're hurt Oct 20 12:51:01 Only minor Oct 20 12:51:59 Good. You've had to endure taking your first life... Oct 20 12:53:13 * Edward nods grimly Oct 20 12:53:22 I'm sorry Oct 20 12:54:11 ACTION puts his hands in his pockets "Where is God, Vania? Why doesn't he do something to stop all of this? Why doesn't he care about us or about them?!" Oct 20 12:54:12 * Received a CTCP from Edward (to #7thsea) Oct 20 12:54:20 Morgan* Oct 20 12:54:53 * Morgan sighs heavily Oct 20 12:55:47 Letting us have our free will, I suppose, which he has to do because he loves us Oct 20 12:56:10 * Edward shrugs roughly Oct 20 12:57:01 I thought I would not feel like this. I have trained for it, and Father and Grandfather were both decorated military men. It is in my blood. Maybe I'm less of a man than them. Oct 20 12:57:57 I would wager a years allowance that father felt exactly as you do now... Oct 20 12:58:18 * Edward shakes his head Oct 20 12:58:45 Not Father. *there's a wealth of idolisation in his tone* Oct 20 12:59:06 * Morgan nods, shifting uncomfortably Oct 20 12:59:28 Tell me, do you think me less a man than father, grandfather? Oct 20 12:59:37 No, of course not Oct 20 12:59:52 I cried for three hours solid Oct 20 12:59:57 Really? Oct 20 13:00:13 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:00:52 Ask your friend... Vania, was it? She'll tell you its the same for almost everyone I reckon Oct 20 13:01:03 * Edward nods Oct 20 13:01:09 Commander's wife Oct 20 13:01:27 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:02:12 Don't ask him... I'd bet he has to give a certain impression and part of that is being utterly unable to be fazed Oct 20 13:02:45 * Edward nods, looking at the ground Oct 20 13:02:57 This is all fucking stupid. Oct 20 13:03:06 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:03:38 Yes it is, but we must still stand together Oct 20 13:04:16 They are our _brothers_. Our blood and theirs, we are all sons of Eisen. Oct 20 13:04:43 * Edward wipes his eyes with his sleeve Oct 20 13:04:54 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:07:09 Problem is, if we don't stand our ground, our way of life disappears. I don't want them to worship as we do, I just don't want to be told we can't worship as we do Oct 20 13:07:26 * Edward nods Oct 20 13:08:09 He prayed for his life... and I prayed his death would be gentle and quick. We prayed to the same God. Oct 20 13:08:28 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:09:00 What would've happened if you had not taking action? Oct 20 13:09:46 I'd have died, and that would feel like a mercy compared to the stain on my soul of taking a life Oct 20 13:10:28 And he would be sitting in anguish instead. Oct 20 13:11:54 I am grateful you are still with us. Oct 20 13:13:31 * Edward nods Oct 20 13:13:48 Here comes Vania Oct 20 13:14:38 * Morgan looks over Oct 20 13:14:47 I wish I'd had someone like her when it was my turn Oct 20 13:15:12 You didn't? Oct 20 13:15:19 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 20 13:15:35 No. Oct 20 13:16:15 Who did you have? Oct 20 13:16:38 * Morgan sighs Oct 20 13:16:44 noone Oct 20 13:17:08 Probably why it took me three hours to stop crying Oct 20 13:17:18 * Edward nods. Vania comes to Morgan, a blanket over one arm, a bowl in each hand, and a cup too. Oct 20 13:17:31 V: Alright now, let's get a look at you... Oct 20 13:17:51 * Morgan stands up Oct 20 13:18:00 I'm alright really Oct 20 13:19:04 *Vania isn't conventionally attractive, her brown hair weaved with a little grey, but she has warm light chocolate brown eyes that do set her apart* I am sure you are, no injuries? Oct 20 13:19:43 Scrapes and bruises, ma'am, nothing serious Oct 20 13:20:05 * Edward nods "sit yourself down then" Oct 20 13:20:12 * Edward is now known as Vania Oct 20 13:20:20 * Morgan nods, doing as he's told Oct 20 13:21:14 * Vania kneels in front of him, getting a hot wet cloth and washing his hands off with it tenderly Oct 20 13:21:47 You're Edward's brother then... Oct 20 13:22:14 What makes you say... did my friend tell you? Oct 20 13:22:59 He talks a lot. He's buttering some bread for your stew, which you can eat as soon as you're cleaned up Oct 20 13:23:26 You'd think he'd know better... Oct 20 13:23:36 * Vania does a thorough job, even between his fingers which somewhat tickles Oct 20 13:23:43 * Vania nods Oct 20 13:24:07 Some people need to talk afterwards, even on relatively good days Oct 20 13:24:31 Yes but... we're not meant to be here Oct 20 13:24:57 * Vania looks up with those lovely eyes, starting to clean his brow Oct 20 13:25:04 Your secret is safe with me Oct 20 13:25:14 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 20 13:26:30 * Vania proceeds to wash him, just like Verity did as a child, leaving him feeling much more refreshed. She looks at him "all better?" Oct 20 13:26:38 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:26:41 Yes ma'am, thank you Oct 20 13:26:47 * Vania smiles Oct 20 13:27:37 So polite. *she gives him the stew and a spoon before wrapping a blanket around him and going back to find HH* Oct 20 13:27:43 * Vania is now known as Edward Oct 20 13:28:24 * Edward sips from his flask "You'll probably end up with a crush on her. Everyone else has" Oct 20 13:28:48 She's kind with very pretty eyes, of course they do Oct 20 13:29:02 * Edward nods Oct 20 13:29:08 When are you going? Oct 20 13:29:38 * Morgan eats a spoonful before replying Oct 20 13:29:55 Soon. Reports to be made Oct 20 13:31:03 * Edward nods. She comes back with HH, who definitely looks like he's already taken with her, also wrapped in a blanket. He gives Morgan some bread whilst Vania sits beside Edward, coaxing him to eat too Oct 20 13:31:58 V: Eat up boys, it'll be cold tonight I think. Autumn is coming. Oct 20 13:32:56 I don't like autumn Oct 20 13:35:11 V: I do. I like the colours of the leaves and how they crunch underfoot, how big the moon looks. I don't think this War has more than another autumn or two left in it Oct 20 13:36:22 I hope not Oct 20 13:36:37 HH: What makes you think that? Oct 20 13:37:48 V: *she looks up at the navy sky, the last red streaks being subsumed in the west* I don't know. It feels like a change is coming, a fresh new world on the doorstep Oct 20 13:39:16 I wish I had your confidence Oct 20 13:39:22 * Edward doesn't seem to have much appetite, but he looks a little less grim. Meanwhile HH eats like he hasn't for weeks Oct 20 13:40:47 V: *she nods* One day it will be done, and there will no longer be armies and navies like this. You'll all be at home contemplating the pretty faces of the girls you love, holding your young ones in your arms, and all this will seem like a long ago dream Oct 20 13:41:29 * Morgan glances at his brother before eating some more Oct 20 13:41:43 *HH grins* Just the one pretty girl I love... seems unlikely! Oct 20 13:42:08 * Edward chuckles at this, surprisingly Oct 20 13:42:39 * Morgan watching him surreptitiously, smiling slightly Oct 20 13:44:33 *Vania looks to Morgan* What about you, do you have a pretty girl waiting already? *as he's not yet met Dietlinde, the only girl that comes to mind is Mina Hapsburg* Oct 20 13:45:51 ummm... I have something of a crush on a Freiarrs daughter Oct 20 13:46:40 * Edward looks at him open mouthed "who?" Oct 20 13:47:18 *HH barely smirks before cramming in a handful of bread* Oct 20 13:48:18 * Morgan rolls his eyes at HeinzHarold before looking at Edward Oct 20 13:48:22 Mina Hapsburg Oct 20 13:48:32 * Edward shakes his head Oct 20 13:48:45 Never met her, but she's a good match Oct 20 13:48:56 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:48:59 She's very sweet Oct 20 13:49:23 V: *she smiles* She definitely sounds like a good match then Oct 20 13:50:51 * Morgan nods Oct 20 13:54:10 Perhaps Oct 20 13:54:43 V: Why don't you boys stay with us? There's no point setting off in the dark and risking finding danger Oct 20 13:56:34 Thats kind of you. I suppose we wouldn't get far before we needed to stop for a few hours anyway Oct 20 13:57:05 *she nods* We have plenty of food, blankets, and a warm fire. Whiskey too. Oct 20 13:57:45 * Morgan nods, looking to Edward Oct 20 13:57:49 If you don't mind? Oct 20 13:58:08 *Edward nods, standing up* I'm going to join the others for a bit then, before Olsen trades away his horse for an hour with a camp girl. *Vania laughs, rubbing his shoulder before standing too* A night like tonight, it would get him five minutes at most. Oct 20 13:58:08 *Edward nods, bravely finding a smile* four and a half minutes for him to tell her how after the War he is going to get a whole stable of studs then. Little does he realise he already has a troop of us. Oct 20 13:59:25 * Morgan nods, watching him Oct 20 14:00:04 *she swats his backside with the cloth from over her shoulder gently* Go on with you, wicked child! *he's chuckling as he goes. She watches him, wiping her eyes with the cloth, not seeing the man approach her. He wraps his arms around her from behind* D: Cheer up, chicken. I'm done for the night. Oct 20 14:00:15 * Edward is now known as Vania Oct 20 14:00:50 * Morgan looks at the man Oct 20 14:01:53 *He's unfamiliar, but wearing a commander's uniform. He doesn't even glance at them* Oct 20 14:02:07 *Vania nods, sighing, talking quietly* Your boy Edward killed his first man today. *Dekker sighs* Poor kid. Never easy. Oct 20 14:02:07 V: Says he wants to go home. D: No chance of leave yet. They've only been here two weeks. V: I know, but him and Pottersdam, they're just babies, like ours in Wittenberg really. Why are we recruiting them so young, they can barely grow three chin hairs 'twixt them. Oct 20 14:03:24 *HH seems to be getting to the bottom of his bowl, eyeing Morgan's* Oct 20 14:03:37 * Morgan hands it wordlessly to him Oct 20 14:04:07 *HH mimics lifting his cap in thanks before digging in* D: Because we're running out of men. We've burned through most of a generation. Men who joined as youths of their age are sending their children to it. Old men, like me, we're more like sending our grandchildren! *she laughs, low, and soft and somehow soothingly. She turns in his arms to look Oct 20 14:04:07 at him* You are not old, Dek. We've got decades ahead of us, grandchildren, great-grandchildren even. *He watches her, but there's a pain in his expression that the Morgan of '63 has not yet had to feel for himself but that somehow cuts through his belly like a knife. The pain of lost love* D: Everyone thinks they have that until it's gone. Oct 20 14:04:07 Tomorrow is never promised. Oct 20 14:05:04 * Morgan frowns, gathering the blanket around himself Oct 20 14:05:33 *she strokes a thumb across the crease in his brow and it makes him exhale, the tension washing out* V: You know what never goes? Love. Love is vast and eternal. The more you have of it, the more you can give. *he cups her cheeks with his hands, bringing his forehead to hers* You are the salve to my soul, Vania. Nothing soothes my pain as you do Oct 20 14:05:55 *HH now filches some of Morgan's bread too* Oct 20 14:07:00 * Morgan glances at him, eating the rest of it Oct 20 14:07:28 *She nods before kissing him. HH nudges him, whispering* HH: Pretty sure they won't want y' lollygagging. How 'bout we find yer brother and see what sweet young lassies we can smooch for ourselves? Oct 20 14:07:52 * Morgan nods, rolling to his feet in one fluid movement Oct 20 14:08:53 *HH finishes the stew with a slurp. Vania looks over* There's more stew if you're still hungry, boys, or add more wood to the fire... Oct 20 14:09:10 We're fine, thank you ma'am Oct 20 14:09:47 * Vania nods. HH whispers to Morgan "Gonna go find some wood for someone's fire" Oct 20 14:10:28 * Morgan thumps him, going to find his brother Oct 20 14:11:59 *He hears the conversation from the couple as they go* D: Who are they? V: Just some hungry lads, someone else's company. D: Looks like it's just us a while then... *they get too far from the conversation. Edward is stood with the others, drinking. He already has his arm around a girl's waist* Oct 20 14:12:31 HH: Sure you don't want to stay b'hind like a third wheel? Oct 20 14:12:49 What, like you would? Oct 20 14:13:17 *He laughs* I'm not Saint Heinzharold of Puritytown Oct 20 14:14:16 Shut up Oct 20 14:15:15 *He trips on a rough bit of ground, waking suddenly* Oct 20 14:15:57 * Morgan gasps momentarily before trying to calm himself Oct 20 14:16:10 * Vania is now known as Molly Oct 20 14:16:41 * Molly reaches out, patting his chest "shh... it's okay" Oct 20 14:17:07 * Morgan nods, slowing his breathing as he tries to gauge the time Oct 20 14:17:25 *it's about six o'clock, a while til dawn* Oct 20 14:18:40 * Morgan lays for a few moments before trying to go back to sleep Oct 20 14:22:25 *he finds himself back in the dream where Jaeger had been an awful husband. It is late evening, the children asleep on the bed and only one low lantern illuminating the room. They will be in Carleon in the morning. Molly's shorter hair must have been bothering her because she hasn't been able to stop fiddling with it all evening, though he has done Oct 20 14:22:25 a decent job. It's getting late. She removes her boots. She talks in whispers throughout* Oct 20 14:22:39 Should we talk about what happens next? Oct 20 14:22:49 If you wish to Oct 20 14:23:12 * Molly looks around Oct 20 14:23:59 Would it be an awful imposition to put out the lamp and lie beside you to talk? It saves us risking waking the babies. Oct 20 14:24:43 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 20 14:24:46 No, thats fine Oct 20 14:27:32 ACTION does so, lying on his bed on top of the covers after extinguishing it. There's no light at all, and only the lull of the water, the little sounds of the children at rest, and Molly beside him, almost touching but not quite. She smells of rose water as always, and an hint of the whiskey he gave her a nip of from his flask on her breath, her Oct 20 14:27:32 mouth level with his Oct 20 14:27:46 Tomorrow we'll be in Carleon... Oct 20 14:28:08 aye Oct 20 14:29:11 I do not think they will be looking for us, but Curtis had lived there more than Tawstock, and so he would have allies there who know me... Oct 20 14:30:46 That could be problematic Oct 20 14:30:54 * Molly nods Oct 20 14:31:12 His mistress would definitely know me, I have met her before Oct 20 14:34:22 Surely she would not be out looking for you Oct 20 14:34:59 I would imagine she is in mourning and not leaving the house that the bread from my children's mouth bought her Oct 20 14:35:11 * Molly sighs "I am sorry, that was harsh" Oct 20 14:35:26 Rightly so I'd say... but it does not help us right now Oct 20 14:35:34 No... Oct 20 14:37:44 Perhaps we will stay at a tavern in the dock whilst I sort my hair and wait for a ship Oct 20 14:41:03 * Morgan nods Oct 20 14:41:15 That'd make sense. I have a ship in mind, just have to hope its not far out Oct 20 14:41:30 * Molly nods, though he can barely tell Oct 20 14:42:11 Then you will be leaving us? Oct 20 14:43:49 Holzheim is a good man, he'll see you safely to Eisen... Oct 20 14:44:33 I... I am grateful for all your help Oct 20 14:45:02 You need not be Oct 20 14:47:04 I will miss you. I am sorry it took so long and so much strife for us to speak again Oct 20 14:47:30 * Morgan nods Oct 20 14:47:31 Me too Oct 20 14:47:50 * Molly sighs gently Oct 20 14:47:55 What will you do? Oct 20 14:48:11 I'm not sure yet Oct 20 14:48:40 I'm sorry, it might be overstepping to ask, but are you not tempted to come with us? Oct 20 14:49:07 * Morgan nods Oct 20 14:49:10 Very tempted Oct 20 14:49:30 But you won't, because of what happened last night? Oct 20 14:51:05 When I thought you'd died in the fire? Oct 20 14:51:28 No... when we were becoming intimate on the parlour floor Oct 20 14:52:33 It was... unexpected Oct 20 14:52:56 * Molly nods Oct 20 14:53:02 And you regret it. Oct 20 14:53:52 I do not recall saying that Oct 20 14:54:06 It does seem it though Oct 20 14:54:55 The fire... it has unsettled me greatly Oct 20 14:55:18 * Molly nods Oct 20 14:55:34 We're here, we're alive and safe Oct 20 14:55:48 * Morgan nods Oct 20 14:56:27 I will remember last night until my dying day though Oct 20 14:59:21 Oh? Oct 20 14:59:41 It was so wonderful Oct 20 15:00:23 * Morgan smiles Oct 20 15:00:27 I am glad to hear you think so Oct 20 15:01:22 I do. My mind slips to it in quiet moments, how you kissed me so unexpectedly, how you did not recoil at my body and my back Oct 20 15:02:52 * Morgan nods Oct 20 15:04:49 And... well... everything that happened after that. I recall that with great fondness. My regret is only that they woke up. Oct 20 15:05:16 * Morgan smiles Oct 20 15:05:21 They had impeccable timing Oct 20 15:05:44 Awful, awful timing. I wanted the time to do much more Oct 20 15:05:53 Oh? Oct 20 15:06:29 I wanted to run my hands over you, to bring you some pleasure too Oct 20 15:06:39 * Morgan nods Oct 20 15:06:45 I got pleasure from what I was doing Oct 20 15:07:30 Did you? But not in the traditional way, unless you... umm... finished that yourself? Oct 20 15:08:26 No, though I was sorely tempted Oct 20 15:09:26 * Molly fidgets a little beside him, sounding breathless when she whispers Oct 20 15:09:30 Because of me? Oct 20 15:10:04 * Morgan nods Oct 20 15:10:34 Oh... I like that greatly Oct 20 15:12:32 Oh really? Oct 20 15:12:47 * Molly nods Oct 20 15:13:05 Very much... my own temptation was more than I could manage... Oct 20 15:13:25 Oh? How so? Oct 20 15:14:20 The thought of what you had been doing, and how much I wanted you... I laid back down beside the fire where we were... Oct 20 15:14:43 * Morgan nods Oct 20 15:15:41 And... well... I am sure you can read between the lines Oct 20 15:15:49 * Morgan nods Oct 20 15:15:51 I can, yes Oct 20 15:16:28 *she nods* I hope that is not causing you distress Oct 20 15:16:35 Not at all Oct 20 15:17:32 * Molly nods. She's quiet a moment Oct 20 15:18:22 I uhhh... I am getting distracted from our planning... Oct 20 15:18:32 * Morgan chuckles quietly Oct 20 15:18:39 Aye, we are wandering a little off topic Oct 20 15:19:38 It's just... please, do not see this as a request, but I cannot stop this feeling of desire for you... Oct 20 15:19:52 * Morgan nods Oct 20 15:20:02 I know... that has not changed for me either Oct 20 15:20:28 * Molly 's breathing purposefully slows Oct 20 15:21:12 What happens next, with regards to our relocation, and how to pay for it, that's important, but... Oct 20 15:21:23 But? Oct 20 15:22:10 But... *she sighs quietly, then moves a little to very gently kiss him* ... but I cannot think straight Oct 20 15:25:25 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 20 15:41:23 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 20 16:24:10 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 20 16:24:35 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Oct 20 16:34:08 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Oct 20 16:34:31 (C&p pls) Oct 20 16:39:48 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Oct 20 16:40:01 [16:21:13] MollyK: (C&p pls) Oct 20 16:40:20 Aye, we are wandering a little off topic Oct 20 16:40:20 It's just... please, do not see this as a request, but I cannot stop this feeling of desire for you... Oct 20 16:40:20 * Morgan nods Oct 20 16:40:20 I know... that has not changed for me either Oct 20 16:40:20 * Molly 's breathing purposefully slows Oct 20 16:40:23 What happens next, with regards to our relocation, and how to pay for it, that's important, but... Oct 20 16:40:27 But? Oct 20 16:40:29 But... *she sighs quietly, then moves a little to very gently kiss him* ... but I cannot think straight Oct 20 16:42:37 * Morgan nods Oct 20 16:43:51 * MollyK exhales slowly Oct 20 16:44:25 How... how are we going to deal with the money? Oct 20 16:45:02 * Morgan takes her hand, bringing it to his mouth and kissing her knuckles Oct 20 16:45:12 I can't say until I've seen what I hold in my account Oct 20 16:45:28 * MollyK shudders a little Oct 20 16:46:09 I will work, if there is not enough... once my hair is dyed, I could be a barmaid, or something Oct 20 16:47:30 * Morgan nods Oct 20 16:47:34 We'll have to wait and see Oct 20 16:48:28 * MollyK lays quietly a few minutes, not releasing his hand Oct 20 16:50:41 I'll pay you back, if you keep in touch Oct 20 16:52:28 You'll do no such thing Oct 20 16:53:11 I will. Oct 20 16:54:12 No, I will require you to spend your money taking care of your children Oct 20 16:54:20 It is important to me, Morgan. Please, if I can do nothing else to repay you, let me do that? Oct 20 16:56:30 I understand but nothing is more important than those children Oct 20 16:58:07 * MollyK nods Oct 20 16:58:33 You're right. *she breathes in deeply* I should go to bed Oct 20 16:59:05 * Morgan nods, getting up to move off the bed Oct 20 16:59:41 * MollyK gets up "I'll sleep with the children, please, rest" Oct 20 17:00:03 No, stay there. I'll rest just fine. Oct 20 17:01:33 I am used to sleeping in with them, it's really no bother Oct 20 17:02:32 And you likely will have to in future but tonight you do not. Take up the whole bed, stretch out and enjoy it. I'll keep an ear to them Oct 20 17:02:49 If you are sure? Oct 20 17:03:01 * Morgan nods Oct 20 17:03:05 Indeed Oct 20 17:03:42 * MollyK does get into the bed, and is asleep within moments, leaving him with his thoughts Oct 20 17:04:13 * Morgan goes and sits against the door, settling to doze while he listens for the children and trouble Oct 20 17:05:52 *The times passes in a blur. The next morning he sees them to an appropriate tavern, the children excited and quite endearing, and then finds himself stood in the foyer of the bank in the better part of Carleon, just as it is his turn to see a well-dressed man. Oct 20 17:06:00 * MollyK is now known as Banker Oct 20 17:06:44 * Morgan looks him over briefly Oct 20 17:06:50 I need to check the balance of my account Oct 20 17:06:59 * Banker is polite and friendly Oct 20 17:07:04 And your name, sir? Oct 20 17:07:16 Boertig, Morgan Koertig Oct 20 17:08:11 * Banker takes him to a room, giving him somewhere to sit whilst he goes to check the records. He's gone five minutes Oct 20 17:09:26 * Morgan waits patiently Oct 20 17:10:18 * Banker returns with a thin file and sits at the desk "My Lord, the balance is seven thousand, five hundred, and fifty four guilders, as of the close of month ended" Oct 20 17:10:44 * Morgan blinks Oct 20 17:10:56 _seven_? Oct 20 17:11:19 Yes, my Lord *he slides the file over* Oct 20 17:11:33 * Morgan nods, looking at it Oct 20 17:12:14 *all the entries are allowance from Graf Sudlachenburg, regularly each quarter without fail* Oct 20 17:12:33 That is as it should be? Oct 20 17:12:35 * Morgan nods Oct 20 17:12:55 Uhh yes. Yes it is. I will be needing to make a withdrawel Oct 20 17:13:13 How much would you like? Oct 20 17:13:36 Three hundred guilders Oct 20 17:14:17 * Banker looks surprised but tries to hide it "of course, I will do that now" Oct 20 17:14:55 * Morgan nods, thanking him Oct 20 17:15:24 * Banker does this, making him sign it before handing him a bag full of coin Oct 20 17:15:30 Was there anything else? Oct 20 17:15:45 No... no, thank you for your assistance Oct 20 17:16:51 *he's freed to the city, and when he passes through the dock Holzheim's ship is already there. He's been gone from Molly and the children three hours* Oct 20 17:17:25 * Morgan goes to Holzheims ship, whistling from the bottom of the plank Oct 20 17:17:38 * Banker is now known as Holzheim Oct 20 17:18:35 * Holzheim looks down, calling him aboard. There's a woman Oct 20 17:19:00 Flirting with Holzheim who he sends below Oct 20 17:19:17 * Morgan approaches Holzheim Oct 20 17:19:23 Captain now I see... Oct 20 17:19:31 * Holzheim nods Oct 20 17:19:51 Yes, my Lord. I have some blokners if you are in the business of buying? Oct 20 17:20:20 I'm looking for passage to Eisen for a friend and her children. Oct 20 17:20:27 * Holzheim nods Oct 20 17:20:59 I'm leaving an hour before nightfall on the tide, will that do? Oct 20 17:21:10 * Morgan nods Oct 20 17:21:12 How much? Oct 20 17:21:32 For you, just twenty for food. Oct 20 17:21:46 *this is a good deal, sailing is expensive* Oct 20 17:21:50 How are you fixed for crew? Oct 20 17:22:10 The old mistress is calling you, my Lord? *he smiles* Oct 20 17:22:24 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 20 17:22:37 I like to be useful Oct 20 17:22:44 * Holzheim nods Oct 20 17:23:11 I could do with another master at arms Oct 20 17:23:46 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 20 17:24:06 I can do that, if you're willing... I'll feel less like I'm ripping you off for the voyage Oct 20 17:24:18 Just the one voyage? Oct 20 17:25:06 I think so, yes. My friends husband was abusive and got himself killed. His family want the children, so she needs to be kept safe... Oct 20 17:25:55 Ahhh you're disembarking there and not coming back here... very well, my Lord. Adjoining rooms, for safety? Oct 20 17:26:20 If possible Oct 20 17:26:26 * Holzheim nods Oct 20 17:26:46 Give me twenty minutes and it'll be ready, my Lord Oct 20 17:27:02 * Morgan nods, handing him twenty guilders Oct 20 17:27:18 Got a heavy coat I can borrow to get them aboard unnoticed? Oct 20 17:27:38 * Holzheim thanks him Oct 20 17:28:02 If you're not opposed to putting them in a box, I'll send men and we'll load them as cargo Oct 20 17:29:12 I suspect the children will enjoy that... I'll take a coat for her Oct 20 17:30:00 * Holzheim sorts this, and arrangements are made. He's soon at the little tavern room, noise of children from within Oct 20 17:30:17 * Morgan knocks on the door Oct 20 17:30:22 * Holzheim is now known as Molly Oct 20 17:33:08 ACTION opens it. For a moment she's unrecognisable with her black hair styled with a little pull back and pinned that reveals her ears and line of her throat. Did she have earrings before? She's wearing more make up than he's ever seen on her, eyes defined and smokey, lips red. Her dress is lower, her bustline must be padded because she's got even Oct 20 17:33:08 more cleavage than before. She smiles* Oct 20 17:33:18 What do you think? Oct 20 17:33:37 thats... quite the transformation Oct 20 17:33:49 * Molly chews her lower lip Oct 20 17:33:57 You do not like it... Oct 20 17:34:08 * Morgan clears his throat Oct 20 17:34:39 I did not say that at all. I was thinking it something of a shame that I'll be asking you to wear this *he holds out the large sailors coat* Oct 20 17:34:54 * Molly smiles, taking it Oct 20 17:35:04 Come in, the children wish to see you Oct 20 17:35:25 * Morgan nods, doing so Oct 20 17:35:36 I've found a way to get them on the ship unseen... but you might not like it... Oct 20 17:36:40 *The little ones now both have black hair, and both come to hug his legs. Connie, who was blonde before has incredibly striking green eyes when contrasted with the darker hair* Oct 20 17:37:23 * Morgan crouches down to greet them Oct 20 17:37:26 * Molly closes the door and locks it "Now now, do not crowd Morgan please, children" Oct 20 17:38:32 *They don't listen at all, both trying to talk at the same time, both eager for his attention in the way mistreated children will latch onto anyone who treats them with kindness* Oct 20 17:39:10 * Morgan sits down on the floor, talking to them for a few minutes before trying to get them to calm and quieten down Oct 20 17:40:12 * Molly watches with helpless amusement as they both squabble to sit on him Oct 20 17:40:55 * Morgan takes a hold of each of them, sitting one on each leg Oct 20 17:41:04 Now... I need your help with something Oct 20 17:41:40 *They both look eager. Molly watches them* Oct 20 17:42:17 My friend on a ship is going to take you somewhere safe, but we need to sneak you onto the ship so no-one sees you don't we Oct 20 17:42:37 Will: Is he a pirate? Oct 20 17:42:59 No, he's a captain of a trading ship Oct 20 17:43:17 C: a big ship? Oct 20 17:43:36 A fair size, aye Oct 20 17:44:00 * Molly chews her lip again Oct 20 17:44:10 He is here already?! Oct 20 17:44:27 He was already in dock Oct 20 17:46:03 Oh.... *she rallies, smiling* That will be a great adventure, won't it, children? Oct 20 17:46:23 *They nod* Oct 20 17:47:18 Now, to get you onboard safely, we're going to pretend you are cargo... so they're going to put you in a box and _carry_ you to the ship... Oct 20 17:47:51 *they look excited by this* Oct 20 17:48:39 You have to pretend to be cargo and be nice and quiet and not fidget about. Do you think you can do that? Oct 20 17:48:52 W: I can, Connie can't. Oct 20 17:48:57 C: Can too! Oct 20 17:49:38 Ah, well, once they arrive, you'll have to prove it to me. And if you're _really_ good at it, you can both have a coin from my pocket. Oct 20 17:50:22 W: I'm going to practice! Oct 20 17:50:45 C: *she gets up* me too Oct 20 17:50:50 Alright, but don't spend all of your pretending energy before they get here Oct 20 17:51:53 *they climb off Morgan and go under the bed, lying still.Molly watches them a moment before looking to Morgan and moving quietly over by the window Oct 20 17:52:10 * Morgan gets up off the floor, moving near her Oct 20 17:52:23 I know what you're thinking... you wanted a little longer before we had to part ways Oct 20 17:52:30 * Molly looks up at him Oct 20 17:52:45 You have been so good to us, I can ask for no more than that Oct 20 17:54:16 You can ask for almost anything. I might suggest, given what Captain Holzheim is asking for your transit, perhaps you help out in the galley onboard... Oct 20 17:54:37 * Molly watches him a long moment before blinking Oct 20 17:54:46 Uhhh yes... I'll do that Oct 20 17:56:41 *the children are very quiet* Oct 20 17:57:24 Lets hope they can keep that up on the way to the ship Oct 20 17:57:32 * Molly nods Oct 20 17:58:00 I hope they can keep themselves in check and follow the rules... Oct 20 17:58:16 * Morgan nods Oct 20 17:58:37 * Morgan nods Oct 20 17:58:47 You're not talking about them, are you Oct 20 17:58:56 Myself... Oct 20 17:59:10 * Morgan nods Oct 20 17:59:17 You don't want to risk doing something they might see Oct 20 17:59:43 I do not want to risk hurting you, or making an ass of myself Oct 20 17:59:58 That would make the voyage awkward Oct 20 18:01:24 No, that is the easiest part. Then I can mope, or pine, or whatever disproportionally embarrassing emotional reaction I'll have, to my heart's content Oct 20 18:01:46 No, I know the master at arms _very_ well, and he will not allow that Oct 20 18:02:00 * Molly sighs Oct 20 18:02:15 I will have to save it for when I am alone in my bed then Oct 20 18:02:35 * Morgan watches her for a moment Oct 20 18:02:52 We need to get your things ready Oct 20 18:03:13 We are wearing everything we own Oct 20 18:03:50 We'll have to remedy that. Once you're in Eisen, you'll need some more clothes Oct 20 18:03:58 * Molly nods Oct 20 18:04:33 I will do whatever I must for that. Your friend will lend me money on good terms? Oct 20 18:05:14 I'll sort it. If you are adamant about paying for your journey, I will allow that, since Holzheim has given a good deal Oct 20 18:05:23 * Molly nods Oct 20 18:05:27 Thank you Oct 20 18:05:52 It'll be a long time aboard Oct 20 18:06:07 Will it? Oct 20 18:06:23 Nearly a week Oct 20 18:06:39 * Molly nods Oct 20 18:07:07 That is alright, we will be safe. A little boredom is nothing to complain of Oct 20 18:07:18 * Morgan nods Oct 20 18:07:43 Compared to the alternative... think of it as some time to have peace Oct 20 18:07:57 And we will go on to Sudlachenburg then, to find your friend? Oct 20 18:08:21 * Morgan nods Oct 20 18:09:16 HeinzHarold, yes. Perhaps a home can be found for you and the children, rather than staying with them long term Oct 20 18:09:39 I will work tirelessly towards that. Will you send a letter with us so he knows we have come from you? Oct 20 18:10:15 I'll make sure he knows Oct 20 18:10:20 * Molly nods Oct 20 18:10:46 Thank you, Morgan. When will they come for us? Oct 20 18:11:17 He said within twenty minutes Oct 20 18:12:52 Twenty minutes... *she inhales through her nose, then smiles* Alright. 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