**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Nov 9 00:00:46 2022 Nov 09 00:00:46 [me sends her an image from his point of view, looking down as he penetrates her behind] Nov 09 00:01:26 * Molly almost drops her brandy glass, inhaling sharply Nov 09 00:01:47 *HH laughs* Slippery fingers there? Nov 09 00:02:37 You alright love? Nov 09 00:03:03 * Molly blushes, taking a mouthful "mmmhmm fine" Nov 09 00:03:59 * Molly takes a deep breath glances at him with a very sweet and innocent little smile, her eyes anything but. [you'll regret that, mon petit chou...] Nov 09 00:04:36 [Frankly I thought it was entirely fair given what you were sending me] Nov 09 00:04:39 *HH has a broken glass story and starts telling DeeDee that* Nov 09 00:04:56 [I'm only just getting started...] Nov 09 00:08:17 * Molly sends him the image her hand reached beneath the table around his erection, stroking him firmly whilst paying full attention to the conversation and chatting happily as a ruse to distract them Nov 09 00:08:37 * Morgan looks around, smiling Nov 09 00:09:35 *HH gestures $everything okay, man?* Nov 09 00:09:46 $all good$ Nov 09 00:10:32 * Molly sips her brandy again. DeeDee is fiddling with his pipe Nov 09 00:12:04 *Claudia comes over* C: If we're going we should go before it gets rowdy Nov 09 00:12:35 * Morgan nods Nov 09 00:12:38 Aye, alright Nov 09 00:13:19 *HH finishes his ale* I'll go fetch Inga, you and DeeDee wanna get a warm spot by the fire? Nov 09 00:14:44 *Claudia shrugs. DeeDee follows her. HH: $guess I -am- a reeeeally good friend$* Nov 09 00:15:04 $Yeah. She's getting there$ Nov 09 00:16:22 * Molly smiles "Goodnight everyone" *they bid her goodnight and leave* "well, my love, it seems it's time to go... you to the brothel and me to my very hot bath.." Nov 09 00:16:48 * Morgan nods Nov 09 00:16:56 I'll walk you up... I want to get my sketchbook Nov 09 00:17:40 * Molly nods, kissing his cheek back near his ear "oh, but how I want you!" Nov 09 00:18:23 * Morgan nods Nov 09 00:18:35 It won't be too long now my love Nov 09 00:18:52 Oh I hope it will be perfectly long as usual... Nov 09 00:19:11 * Molly knocks back the brandy Nov 09 00:19:25 * Morgan laughs quietly Nov 09 00:19:49 Close your eyes a moment? Nov 09 00:21:14 * Morgan glances round before doing so Nov 09 00:22:28 * Molly sends him the image of her hand on him again, this time fast and tight, demanding his secret orgasm as he moans quietly in her ear, swelling before releasing in strong pulses over her fingers, himself, and the fabric of his trousers. Nov 09 00:23:08 * Morgan opens his eyes, clearing his throat Nov 09 00:23:28 It's as closer to doing it as we can really get away with Nov 09 00:23:37 * Morgan nods Nov 09 00:23:40 Aye, it is Nov 09 00:23:53 * Molly stands up "ready?" Nov 09 00:24:53 * Morgan nods, standing up Nov 09 00:26:08 * Molly takes his hand, leading the way into the quiet stairwell that goes up to the room Nov 09 00:26:29 A shame it had to be so short but sweet... Nov 09 00:26:43 * Morgan nods Nov 09 00:26:52 Aye. I'll be back soon though Nov 09 00:27:01 I know, my love Nov 09 00:28:26 *when they get there Inga is ready, and the girls hug. In the room, the bath and hot water is there, but nowhere near as fact as in her imagination. Inga and HH go downstairs Nov 09 00:28:38 I'll be thinking of you, my love... Nov 09 00:29:12 Enjoy your bath my darling Nov 09 00:29:31 * Molly nods, kissing him softly a moment "oh I will..." Nov 09 00:30:17 * Morgan watches her before tickling her savagely before letting go and picking up his sketchbook Nov 09 00:30:24 I'll see you in a little while Nov 09 00:30:48 * Molly watches him, breathing hard "mmmhmm yes, my love" Nov 09 00:31:26 * Morgan smiles, heading out of the room and off downstairs Nov 09 00:31:52 *Inga and Heinzharold are waiting outside* Nov 09 00:31:57 * Molly is now known as Inga Nov 09 00:32:16 You don't have to come, Morgan Nov 09 00:32:36 *HH chuckles quietly* Nov 09 00:32:55 If I don't, HeinzHarold will be half watching everyone else... I join you, he can relax and you can both have a nice evening. Nov 09 00:33:06 * Inga nods Nov 09 00:33:31 HH: You were quicker than I expected, man Nov 09 00:33:40 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 00:33:42 Got all night Nov 09 00:34:18 * Inga looks at Heinzharold "is that where it's a good point to say 'that's what she said?" Nov 09 00:34:54 *HH nods* That'd work Nov 09 00:35:10 Not so well as... I won't be long... Nov 09 00:35:40 I don't get it? Nov 09 00:36:02 I'd explain it but... it'd shatter the perception you have of me Nov 09 00:36:35 Is it rude? *she looks at Heinzharold* Is it a cock joke? Nov 09 00:36:55 * Morgan covers his smirky by rubbing his chin Nov 09 00:37:03 HH: Whoa! Since when do you call it that?! Nov 09 00:37:25 * Inga shrugs "I heard it somewhere" Nov 09 00:38:16 *HH pulls her to him, arm around her waist* Nov 09 00:38:45 * Inga looks to Morgan "Sorry, it means Manhood" Nov 09 00:38:56 *HH laughs* Nov 09 00:39:04 Love, I was a sailor... Nov 09 00:39:35 HH: 'E's also a big manhood. Nov 09 00:39:46 And there's a reason you call it little HeinzHarold Nov 09 00:41:35 No, it's really not little it's more li- *she starts parting her hands to depict size, but he grabs them, holding them to her in a way that Morgan knows would make Molly all manner of giddy, but Inga seems unaffected* HH: Thank you, lil darlin. Nov 09 00:42:29 * Morgan chuckles quietly Nov 09 00:42:43 HH to Morgan: Someone was left alone in charge of a bottle of wine... Nov 09 00:43:30 * Inga looks at Morgan "I'm fine!" Nov 09 00:43:54 *DeeDee and Claudia are stood outside the brothel waiting* Nov 09 00:44:38 I'm sure you are Inga.... You're no schluring y'wor's 't all Nov 09 00:44:53 * Inga starts giggling Nov 09 00:45:28 *DeeDee inclines his head, looking to Morgan* Ready? Nov 09 00:47:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 00:48:22 *It’s quite busy inside the brothel. If it wasn’t for the groping, flirting, mild nudity, and obscene language it wouldn’t be any different to the tavern opposite. There’s spaces to sit, a few card games going on, and a bar. Inga is looking around, watching the people. HH looks quite relaxed, but is still keeping an eye on her. Claudia seems to be Nov 09 00:48:22 looking for someone* Nov 09 00:49:49 * Morgan looks for a table where he can keep a watch over the room Nov 09 00:50:34 *there's one by the fire, a small group on men and working girls at the next table* Nov 09 00:50:43 *A short, very pretty blonde woman shouts “DeeDee!” whilst waving* Nov 09 00:51:07 * Morgan watches Claudia Nov 09 00:51:33 *Claudia looks surprised more than anything else* Nov 09 00:51:56 *he smiles, exhaling smoke again, then looking to Morgan* If you will excuse me? Nov 09 00:52:57 * Morgan nods, making his way to the table and settling into a chair Nov 09 00:53:20 C, coming with him, then says: I'll get the drinks. Back in a minute. Nov 09 00:53:33 alright Nov 09 00:53:59 *HH gets sat down in a chair next to Morgan, then pulls Inga into his lap, wrapping his arms around her* Nov 09 00:54:02 * Morgan opens his sketchbook, pulling a small bag with kohl from his pocket Nov 09 00:54:08 * Inga is now known as HH Nov 09 00:54:31 Think there's trouble on th' horizon, man? Nov 09 00:54:45 * Morgan nods Nov 09 00:54:50 Reckon so... not just yet though Nov 09 00:55:06 No? What's gonna happen then?x Nov 09 00:55:26 Take her a little while to realise she's jealous I reckon Nov 09 00:55:50 *he idly tickles Inga, who giggles before saying "She fancies DeeDee?!" Nov 09 00:56:07 Something like that Nov 09 00:56:42 Bit of a secret, lil darlin. Gotta keep yer mouth shut Nov 09 00:57:11 *she giggles again, speaking quietly but not quiet enough* Usually you say the opposite Nov 09 00:58:15 * Morgan smirks, sketching the basic outline and features of a face Nov 09 00:58:41 * HH chuckles, rubbing his nose against hers and holding her close Nov 09 00:59:22 I, to Morgan: I've only seen one bubbie so far Nov 09 00:59:44 Just the one? Usually come in pairs Nov 09 00:59:59 * HH laughs as does Inga Nov 09 01:00:10 Like you an' me, man? Nov 09 01:00:38 No, we've never done that Nov 09 01:01:23 *Inga says a little quieter again* Normally it's on pears too Nov 09 01:01:43 * Morgan doesn't look up from his book Nov 09 01:01:48 Thought it was peaches Nov 09 01:02:15 * HH laughs at the look on Inga's face Nov 09 01:02:35 * Morgan glances up at her before going back to his drawing Nov 09 01:02:51 *she looks surprised* Nov 09 01:03:52 *Claudia puts down their drinks, sitting on Morgan's other side. She looks around* who are you drawing? Nov 09 01:04:13 A boy... Nov 09 01:05:16 * HH has some whiskey, holding it to Inga's lips for her to drink some, then drinking some himself. Their talk becomes quiet, intimate. Nov 09 01:05:21 * HH is now known as Claudia Nov 09 01:05:41 Someone we know? Nov 09 01:06:27 * Morgan leans over, speaking very quietly Nov 09 01:06:37 Not tonight. I'll tell you in the morning. Nov 09 01:06:42 *the atmosphere seems good natured here, though there's frequent laughter, the occassional quiet sound of pleasure * Nov 09 01:07:17 * Claudia nods, downing the first shot of her whiskey before starting a second Nov 09 01:07:27 You find who you were looking for? Nov 09 01:07:37 Kinda. Nov 09 01:07:38 * Morgan turns the page, starting another face Nov 09 01:07:53 Short, blonde, happy to see a man with a pipe? Nov 09 01:08:00 Yeah... Nov 09 01:08:11 * Morgan nods Nov 09 01:08:23 I'm sure that speaks to taste... Nov 09 01:09:06 Heike. She was nice. Nov 09 01:09:12 Was? Nov 09 01:09:36 Last time we were in Paan... she was the one. It's always the short ones. Nov 09 01:09:54 * Morgan glances at her Nov 09 01:09:56 Wonder why Nov 09 01:10:05 * Claudia shrugs Nov 09 01:10:13 People have types Nov 09 01:10:33 * Morgan stops, scratching his chin Nov 09 01:10:35 Do I? Nov 09 01:10:41 Yep Nov 09 01:11:09 Whats that? Nov 09 01:12:11 Girls with soft curves, light eyes, loving, and unjaded Nov 09 01:12:37 Huh... can't really argue with that Nov 09 01:12:42 * Morgan goes back to his sketch Nov 09 01:12:42 * Claudia nods Nov 09 01:13:22 * Claudia points at HH "girls with bub-... breasts bigger than a handful" Nov 09 01:13:34 * Morgan sniggers Nov 09 01:14:04 *HH does seem to be taking the opportunity in this space with different social rules to be groping Inga* Nov 09 01:14:31 Reckon we should get them a room? Nov 09 01:16:16 * Claudia shakes her head "might startle Inga. Besides, this is what he normally did in brothels. Sit and with girls in his laps, talk and flirt, play with their breasts, make people laugh, drink" Nov 09 01:17:00 * Morgan blushes, sipping his drink briefly Nov 09 01:17:45 * Claudia laughs quietly, drinking more "blushing at what they're up to, or that he did it with lots of other girls?" Nov 09 01:18:06 Them. Nov 09 01:19:14 * Claudia smiles "I forget sometimes that I have seen this with him loads. I've seen more breasts in his lap than I have ever had in mine" Nov 09 01:20:14 * Claudia glances around the room, but seems quite settled Nov 09 01:20:17 That and I'm a prude... though... I think its more that its her, y'know? Anyway... been wanting to ask... you aren't angry with me for covering you this morning are you? Nov 09 01:20:58 Kinda like if you were seeing your own sister? Nov 09 01:21:07 * Morgan nods Nov 09 01:21:08 Yeah Nov 09 01:21:40 No, why would I be angry? I hadn't realised I was on show Nov 09 01:22:02 You were in full shout mode... I know you don't like to be interrupted Nov 09 01:22:28 Nah, thanks. I didn't really want everyone seeing it Nov 09 01:22:45 * Morgan nods, looking relieved Nov 09 01:23:24 * Claudia glances at HH and Inga, smiling briefly "Might want to just keep sketching" Nov 09 01:23:45 * Morgan glances at them Nov 09 01:24:59 *HH and Inga are kissing passionately, definitely more than he's seen them do, but not something he hasn't see HH do with camp girls. They seem wrapped up in each other* Nov 09 01:25:18 * Morgan smiles slightly, going back to his sketch Nov 09 01:25:21 I warned you. Nov 09 01:25:35 Wasn't so bad... I was expecting bubbies Nov 09 01:26:26 I have no idea if he actually would. It's a bit different when it's your -wife- you're putting on display to aroused men. Nov 09 01:26:42 * Morgan nods Nov 09 01:26:45 aye Nov 09 01:27:21 If it was only a normal girl, he'd have his hands in her dress in the next few minutes Nov 09 01:27:36 * Morgan makes a few final strokes before turning the page again, the sketch unfinished Nov 09 01:27:44 * Claudia looks Nov 09 01:27:50 Wanna bet a guilder he will? Nov 09 01:28:16 What, you think he will? Nov 09 01:28:28 I think _they_ will Nov 09 01:28:48 Okay, you're on Nov 09 01:29:33 Getting bored of your sketches? *she looks in the direction where DeeDee and Heike last were* Nov 09 01:30:16 What makes you say that? Nov 09 01:30:28 *he hears very quietly HH say "twenty guilders, are you crazy?" Nov 09 01:30:40 You keep starting over Nov 09 01:31:06 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold and Inga Nov 09 01:31:34 *Inga is whispering in his ear. HH winks at Morgan* Nov 09 01:31:42 I'm in no rush to complete them... I'd rather spend longer and get them _right_ than have them finished _now_ Nov 09 01:31:54 So why sketch now? Nov 09 01:32:40 Starting points... I'd intended to do it this morning, but... y'know... plus, less people bother me with offers of trade if I'm sketching Nov 09 01:32:59 They probably think you like men instead Nov 09 01:33:10 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 01:33:16 Let em Nov 09 01:35:12 * Claudia alternates between looking around, looking for DeeDee, and drinking. Meanwhile HH and Inga are still happily with whatever they're up to, still kissing. He touches her breasts over her dress even more boldly. She seems perfectly happy with this* Nov 09 01:36:03 * Morgan looks to Claudia, speaking quietly Nov 09 01:36:08 You keep looking for him Nov 09 01:36:17 * Claudia grimaces Nov 09 01:36:21 Yeah Nov 09 01:36:52 Why? Nov 09 01:37:03 I don't know Nov 09 01:37:19 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink before looking round Nov 09 01:37:45 *Inga giggles. HH is kissing her neck and blowing raspberries on it* Nov 09 01:38:30 * Claudia glance at them, smiling "it's like going back in time!" Nov 09 01:38:42 Oh? Nov 09 01:39:48 He'll gradually move down to her cleavage, then hands will be in the dress, unless he gets shy because it's her and there are people who might see his bubbies Nov 09 01:40:45 apples Nov 09 01:40:57 * Morgan starts sketching again Nov 09 01:41:00 What? Nov 09 01:41:20 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 09 01:41:56 First time we met, we were both pinching apples... I told him as the Graf's son, they were automatically mine... so... her bubbies are his apples... Nov 09 01:43:41 It's like an orchard in here... *she looks around. there are plenty of other people behaving like his best friend, quite a few bare-breasted women being groped. The established convention seems to be that mouths on nipples are acceptable, anything below the waist requires going upstairs, and a few do go up, and others leave* Nov 09 01:44:03 * Morgan nods Nov 09 01:44:28 Its not the worst place... Nov 09 01:45:03 * Claudia glances at Morgan "this is about all you missed out on in the War, there's very few places let you do more in the public rooms" Nov 09 01:45:45 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 01:46:24 Wouldn't have been comfortable in a place like this... would've been warm and dry, mind Nov 09 01:46:34 * Claudia glances at the others before saying "damn" Nov 09 01:46:47 * Morgan glances round Nov 09 01:48:30 * Claudia puts a coin on the table, Heinzharold's hand in her loosened bodice, though nothing can be seen of her breasts by watchers. Morgan can just make out him quietly say "I love you, you're so beautiful" Nov 09 01:48:57 * Morgan smirks, picking up the coin Nov 09 01:49:05 Thats eleven in the last few days Nov 09 01:49:15 Betting on Heinzharold? Nov 09 01:49:39 Won ten from him over that girl talk... Nov 09 01:49:45 * Claudia laughs Nov 09 01:50:00 When they were deciding who to have sex with? Nov 09 01:50:08 * Morgan nods Nov 09 01:50:54 Heinzharold told me Stef told you she'd kiss him Nov 09 01:51:01 * Morgan nods Nov 09 01:51:21 Aye... bit weird, how open she and I are with eachother... but yeah, she did Nov 09 01:51:30 * Claudia shrugs Nov 09 01:51:40 She's clearly decided you're a girl Nov 09 01:52:07 When it comes to sex I'm an extension of Molly, apparently Nov 09 01:52:17 Ooookay. Nov 09 01:52:59 * Claudia glances at them again. "Five says he won't let her nipples be on show" Nov 09 01:53:28 * Morgan nods Nov 09 01:53:46 Go on then... if I lose its not my money really Nov 09 01:53:57 Why? Nov 09 01:54:33 I'm eleven up in the last few days, so it'd be like he's paying you Nov 09 01:54:44 * Claudia shrugs Nov 09 01:55:10 He also says he thinks Stef would have sex with you in their scenario Nov 09 01:55:30 I don't buy it Nov 09 01:55:54 I think it's plausible, when the option are Edward and his friends Nov 09 01:56:34 Ah, best of a bad bunch... appreciate your praise... Nov 09 01:57:11 Oh come off it, you should just be grateful you'd get the chance! *she laughs* Nov 09 01:57:46 Like her, huh? Nov 09 01:58:09 Aside from quiet, what's the first word that springs to mind to describe her? Nov 09 01:58:56 * Morgan thinks for a moment Nov 09 01:59:17 No, I dunno Nov 09 01:59:31 Short. She's small and tiny. Nov 09 02:00:05 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:00:15 I think... gentle is probably the thing that comes to mind first Nov 09 02:00:40 * Claudia nods "I can see that. Yeah, I think she's gorgeous" Nov 09 02:00:52 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:01:04 She's very pretty... Nov 09 02:01:20 * Claudia nods, watching him "uh huh" Nov 09 02:01:42 What? Nov 09 02:01:58 Sounded like a comment under censorship Nov 09 02:02:28 Ah, you think I'm holding back what I think Nov 09 02:02:46 Don't most married people? Nov 09 02:02:58 * Claudia glances around the room again Nov 09 02:03:02 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 02:03:43 I suppose. Alright... she's beautiful... we are unexpectedly close, unguarded, so that overrides everything else Nov 09 02:04:00 What do you mean? Nov 09 02:05:18 about... Nov 09 02:05:40 Overriding everything else Nov 09 02:06:24 Same as... I know you're beautiful... but when I look at you I see strength, skill, determination, loyalty before I see beauty. That make sense? Nov 09 02:06:47 * Claudia drinks some more, quite a big mouthful Nov 09 02:06:52 Yeah, guess so Nov 09 02:07:08 Something about that bothers you... what is it? Nov 09 02:07:39 Do we have to? I'm beautiful when I look like my mother. Nov 09 02:08:06 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 02:08:19 If thats your decision, I'm not gonn' push you, same as usual Nov 09 02:09:31 I'm just not wanting to sink into the pit of despair. What about Molly then, what do you see in her before the beauty? Nov 09 02:09:54 Ah, see thats different Nov 09 02:10:04 Go on then? Nov 09 02:10:37 Hits me all at once.... Beauty, sensuality, kindness, determination... all of it Nov 09 02:11:13 Yuck *she's smiling though* Nov 09 02:11:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:11:29 yep Nov 09 02:12:59 Almost as bad as... *she gestures at HH. Her dress is revealing most of her breasts, his hands obscuring her nipples still. They seem to be having a discussion about the cost of services and him assessing the goods Nov 09 02:13:51 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Nov 09 02:14:21 I have a feeling you're going to win this. Prefer not to look? Nov 09 02:14:35 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 02:14:45 Seen it in a dream, so its nothing new Nov 09 02:15:02 You saw Inga naked in a dream?! Nov 09 02:15:13 topless Nov 09 02:15:30 * Claudia laughs "what was the context?" Nov 09 02:16:09 Something had kicked off, I banged on their door, he opens it, she's topless... simple as that Nov 09 02:16:31 Was expecting something a bit more dramatic! Nov 09 02:17:22 * Morgan opens his mouth, then shuts it, smiling Nov 09 02:17:32 What? Nov 09 02:17:45 I was going to say I don't do dramatic but... y'know Nov 09 02:17:52 * Claudia laughs Nov 09 02:18:00 You don't not do dramatic! Nov 09 02:18:21 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:18:27 Can't really argue with that Nov 09 02:18:56 Have you ever dreamt of me topless? Nov 09 02:19:31 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 02:20:19 I appreciate you giving me your shirt earlier, with your scars and all Nov 09 02:20:51 I'd give my life for you... my shirt was only a little more difficult Nov 09 02:21:04 * Claudia smiles Nov 09 02:21:13 Seriously though, I appreciate it Nov 09 02:21:21 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:21:31 I love you. Its as simple as that Nov 09 02:21:38 Yeah, me too Nov 09 02:22:31 * Morgan nods, calling for another drink Nov 09 02:25:13 *they get set up again. Claudia is outpacing Morgan easily, still watching around. HH and Inga still don't talk to them, unsurprisingly given that he seems to have his mouth busy with Inga's breasts, hitting the acceptable limit. There are several men who keep glancing that way but aren't outright staring* Nov 09 02:26:03 * Morgan glances at them to see if Claudia owes him money before looking round again Nov 09 02:26:14 * Claudia looks at them, catching sight of bare nipples, exactly like Morgan saw in his dream. She hands over five coins Nov 09 02:26:27 Damn, I didn't think he'd go this far Nov 09 02:26:45 I'm... kinda surprised... but not much Nov 09 02:27:56 *HH and Inga are mostly giggling together now. It's not cheap like some of the other people, but loving, playful and joyful* Nov 09 02:29:11 I'm only surprised with her. He'd usually be delighting the room with tunefully blowing raspberries. Pushing the breasts together works well for it, if I remember right Nov 09 02:29:33 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:29:53 Reckon tomorrow she'll be horrified she had her bubbies out in front of me? Nov 09 02:30:44 No, I reckon she'll assume you were carefully not looking Nov 09 02:31:52 Not the easiest thing ever, not looking at a beautiful women with her bubbies out... she's in for a shock I think... Molly's planning to be a bit more, uhhh... open with her Nov 09 02:32:03 * Claudia laughs Nov 09 02:32:50 I like that you tell me that as if I don't already know it's not easy! Nov 09 02:33:09 Just confirming I'm not saint Morgan anymore, thats all Nov 09 02:33:47 I know. *she frowns a moment* did you get that with me earlier? Nov 09 02:34:09 No. My only thought was protecting you, covering you. Nov 09 02:34:42 * Claudia nods "Good. It must have been more closed when I was talking to him" Nov 09 02:34:54 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 02:35:12 No, he was very carefully not looking. He didn't want to disrespect you. Nov 09 02:35:50 * Claudia 's expression says she's glad about this, but her micro expression is conflicted Nov 09 02:36:09 I'd have plucked out his eyes for him Nov 09 02:36:14 Proving you wrong again, huh... Nov 09 02:36:21 * Claudia nods Nov 09 02:36:24 Yeah Nov 09 02:36:38 * Morgan smiles Nov 09 02:36:49 Yeah, difficult. Nov 09 02:37:17 Yep. *she looks at them* looks like you might as well pack up Nov 09 02:37:32 Hmm? *he looks over* Nov 09 02:38:21 *HH is pawing at her bottom much as Morgan pawed at Molly's when he'd picked her up after she accosted him in the stable* Nov 09 02:38:43 Usually that's about when he'd go upstairs Nov 09 02:39:26 So any minute he'll pick her up and run like hell for the tavern... Nov 09 02:39:43 * Claudia shrugs Nov 09 02:40:10 He's not you, so he can probably wait til they're in their room! Nov 09 02:40:25 * Morgan looks like he might object but doesn't Nov 09 02:40:41 * Claudia just laughs Nov 09 02:41:04 HH: Hey, man, think we're gonna call it a night Nov 09 02:41:23 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:41:27 alright Nov 09 02:41:52 * Claudia smiles, but it cools a little when she sees DeeDee holding Heike's hand as they go upstairs Nov 09 02:42:23 *Inga puts her cloak on, doing it up. She looks flushed and a bit tipsy Nov 09 02:42:34 You be alright getting back? Nov 09 02:43:15 * Claudia nods "Yeah, I'll be back later, I want to finish my drink and rinse a few people at poker" Nov 09 02:43:57 * Morgan nods, closing his book and finishing his drink Nov 09 02:44:04 If there's gonna be a fight, come get me... Nov 09 02:44:14 I can handle a fight Nov 09 02:44:40 Really? Thats news to me... don't be daft, I don't wanna be left out Nov 09 02:44:52 * Claudia laughs, clasping his arm Nov 09 02:45:04 I'll make sure you get an invite Nov 09 02:45:22 Fucking best do *he winks at her* if not, see you in the morning Nov 09 02:45:33 Night Morgan Nov 09 02:45:40 g'night Nov 09 02:46:02 *HH has finally stood up, and comes over with Inga on his arm* Nov 09 02:46:07 * Claudia is now known as HH Nov 09 02:46:28 Stay longer if y' want, but I bet someone is desperate to get her hands in you Nov 09 02:47:08 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 02:47:24 No, I came to keep you pair safe, thats done. Nov 09 02:47:38 * HH nods, heading for the door Nov 09 02:47:46 Thanks man, appreciate it Nov 09 02:48:03 Of course man Nov 09 02:48:14 I: Thank you, Morgan, I hope you weren't too bored and uncomfortable Nov 09 02:48:43 Anything for the two of you... and I got some sketching done, made some money Nov 09 02:49:05 *they get out into the cold night* Nov 09 02:49:12 How'd you make money? Nov 09 02:49:26 Betting with Claudia Nov 09 02:49:39 About DeeDee? Nov 09 02:49:47 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 02:50:19 I: Where is DeeDee? I thought he'd come back with us? Nov 09 02:50:29 He's visiting with someone Nov 09 02:50:47 I: is he swiving them? Nov 09 02:50:56 * HH chuckles Nov 09 02:51:02 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:51:06 I would think so, yes Nov 09 02:51:18 I: You know that means making love? Nov 09 02:51:27 * HH laughs hard "oh man" Nov 09 02:51:50 Inga, sweetheart, I know its hard to believe but I'm not nearly so... conventional as you think me Nov 09 02:52:13 I: It's alright, I know Molly doesn't find you boring Nov 09 02:52:29 * HH grins at Morgan Nov 09 02:52:43 No, I should imagine having sex in a stable banished any chance of boredom Nov 09 02:52:49 * Morgan looks round Nov 09 02:53:08 I: Molly had sex in a stable?! Who with?! Nov 09 02:53:16 * HH creases up Nov 09 02:53:17 * Morgan stops, looking at her Nov 09 02:53:31 Wow... its really ingrained, isn't it... Nov 09 02:53:45 * Morgan shakes his head as he starts walking again Nov 09 02:53:52 *Inga is clearly bordering on drunk now* Nov 09 02:54:04 Try when she's sober, man Nov 09 02:55:19 * Morgan sighs Nov 09 02:55:47 *Inga suddenly stops walking* Nooooooooo... what?! You and Molly fucked in the stables?! Nov 09 02:56:25 Told you it'd shatter your perception of me... and its not even the most shocking thing Nov 09 02:56:46 $I was so tempted to ask what fucked meant$ Nov 09 02:57:06 *Inga lets go of HH, coming to walk on Morgan's arm instead. She's a little wobbly* Nov 09 02:57:11 * HH is now known as Inga Nov 09 02:57:38 How?! Was it in the hay? On a mounting block? Nov 09 02:58:01 You know... the wall thats been rebuilt in the Eisenfursts stable? Nov 09 02:58:14 *HH looks a bit out out* Ah damn, now the gossip has started. Nov 09 02:58:54 * Inga nods "yeah... what?! The Eisenfursts stables?! You fucked there?!" Nov 09 02:59:04 $She'll have forgotten in a few minutes, if you lavish some attention on her man$ Nov 09 02:59:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 02:59:42 HH: No, b'cause we have to go past your room and past Molly first! Nov 09 03:00:02 Oh my god! Was it good? Nov 09 03:00:20 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 09 03:00:24 That'd be telling Nov 09 03:00:39 Okay, That's it, I have to see Molly right now! Nov 09 03:00:53 Oh no, not tonight you don't... Nov 09 03:01:10 **HH groans* Fucks sake. Got any spare cream cloths, man? Nov 09 03:01:20 Yes, I need to see her! Nov 09 03:01:43 No, I'm not listening to him complain about blue balls all day in the saddle tomorrow Nov 09 03:02:12 But you don't understand how exciting this is!!! Nov 09 03:02:38 HH: Wow. Thanks lil darlin (!) Nov 09 03:03:34 Exciting? No, go be with HeinzHarold before he starts crying... if you remember in the morning, you can ask her then Nov 09 03:04:03 But she'll want to talk too! Nov 09 03:04:31 [Molly... Inga has just figured out I'm not completely straight laced and wants to see you to gossip] Nov 09 03:04:49 [now is a very bad time] Nov 09 03:04:51 Not so sure about that sweetheart Nov 09 03:04:59 [tied yourself to the bed?] Nov 09 03:05:16 [mmmm I'd never considered that] Nov 09 03:06:19 *they get into the tavern and to the stairway* I could just quickly pop my head in Nov 09 03:06:59 Inga... Remember what it felt like in the brothel... try to recapture that... because what you felt is exactly how Molly and I are feeling right now so... the morning, alright? Nov 09 03:07:44 Ohhhh... you're really horny! Okay... that means aroused. Nov 09 03:08:10 * Morgan puts on an innocent look Nov 09 03:08:11 Does it? Nov 09 03:09:20 Yes! Like lusty, turned on, hot, lasivous lasceevous... some long one Nov 09 03:09:49 I see... well, so is your husband and so were you ten minutes ago... go put that to use with him Nov 09 03:10:13 HH: *he just picks her up, putting her over his shoulder, chuckling* My wife and I gonna say goodnight. Gonna try an' find something to gag her with. Nov 09 03:10:50 Bet you are... g'night Nov 09 03:11:10 Oh! *she looks confused* did I fall over? Nov 09 03:11:27 HH: have a good night, man! Nov 09 03:11:56 * Morgan nods, heading to his room Nov 09 03:14:52 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 09 03:15:49 * Inga has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 09 09:33:21 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 09 09:34:06 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 09 09:35:52 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 09 10:18:56 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 09 10:21:11 * MollyK is still in the bath. Her hair is pinned up, the water and the room smells of roses. The water is white from the soap, obscuring her from just above the nipples down. She has a glass in her hand and a book on the chair beside her. She smiles, running her gaze down him Nov 09 10:21:17 Good evening, your Excellency Nov 09 10:21:37 * Morgan wanders over, kissing her forehead Nov 09 10:22:13 * MollyK smiles, gesturing to the mantlepiece "there's whiskey for you" Nov 09 10:22:26 * Morgan nods, going to get it Nov 09 10:22:49 Do you wish to sit and tell me about your evening? Nov 09 10:25:12 * Morgan nods, taking his coat off and sitting down Nov 09 10:25:26 Must be losing my touch... not a single person came over to me tonight Nov 09 10:26:05 You are not disappointed? Nov 09 10:26:46 Maybe I do look as old as HeinzHarold says Nov 09 10:27:08 * MollyK sips her drink Nov 09 10:27:30 You do not look old, my love. Would you warm the water please? Nov 09 10:28:19 * Morgan nods, doing so Nov 09 10:28:52 * MollyK sighs happily "Thank you. Did they have a good time?" Nov 09 10:29:36 Given her bubbies were out, I think so Nov 09 10:30:01 * MollyK looks surprised Nov 09 10:30:11 Really?! Nov 09 10:30:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:30:18 They were very engrossed Nov 09 10:30:36 And you told them to behave? Nov 09 10:31:24 Why would I? Nov 09 10:31:53 Because it is -Inga- Nov 09 10:32:03 They were enjoying themselves Nov 09 10:32:19 * MollyK nods slowly Nov 09 10:32:42 Alright, my love Nov 09 10:34:07 You have an issue with that Nov 09 10:34:40 No. It's not that I think that's what you -should- do, just that it's what you -would- do Nov 09 10:35:12 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:35:27 I was there so they could let loose... I was a little surprised it was _that_ loose, mind Nov 09 10:35:36 * MollyK nods Nov 09 10:35:56 Providing they are still comfortable tomorrow morning, that's fine Nov 09 10:36:09 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:36:30 Quite... she was quite drunk by the time we came back... though she didn't seem out of control while we were there Nov 09 10:36:46 * MollyK nods Nov 09 10:37:04 How did Claudia react? Was she looking? Nov 09 10:37:43 Only often enough to find out if she owed me money Nov 09 10:38:18 You bet on them?! *she giggles* Nov 09 10:38:28 She started it so I thought it fair to take her money Nov 09 10:38:34 * MollyK nods Nov 09 10:38:45 How far did you think they would go? Nov 09 10:40:27 I figured it'd be a little less than they did but you could see they weren't even aware of anyone else Nov 09 10:40:41 That's quite sweet? Nov 09 10:40:47 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:41:01 I thought so. She's got a foul mouth on her when she's drunk Nov 09 10:41:07 Oh really? Nov 09 10:41:12 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:41:20 * MollyK sits forward like this is gossip Nov 09 10:41:27 What did she say? Nov 09 10:41:55 HeinzHarold is teaching her to use 'thats what she said'... I said something like won't be long, thats what she said... she turns to HeinzHarold and says 'is it a cock joke?' Nov 09 10:42:07 * MollyK giggles Nov 09 10:42:09 Then looks at me and patiently explained thats another word for manhood... Nov 09 10:42:26 * MollyK covers her eyes "oh no!" Nov 09 10:42:38 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Nov 09 10:42:51 What did you say? Nov 09 10:43:37 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 10:44:07 Told her I'm not so innocent as she thinks... on the way back she asked if DeeDee was swiving someone, then explained that means making love Nov 09 10:44:19 * MollyK looks intrigued Nov 09 10:44:23 Is he? Nov 09 10:44:43 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:45:38 I noticed he wasn't really drinking tonight and was using his tobacco. I thought perhaps he was struggling Nov 09 10:45:59 No, he doesn't drink two hours before bedding a woman... makes him feel sloppy and less in control Nov 09 10:46:23 Oh... alright. I can see that Nov 09 10:46:34 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Nov 09 10:47:10 * MollyK watches his mouth as he does Nov 09 10:47:21 Was Claudia doing likewise? Nov 09 10:47:37 No... the woman she had wanted to see was with DeeDee Nov 09 10:47:48 Oh dear Nov 09 10:49:24 mmm... quite. Anyway... I said to Inga that, despite what she thought I'm not nearly so conventional as she believes... she assured me that you aren't bored with me... Nov 09 10:50:02 God no! How could I be bored of you when there are so many wonderful things we can do to each other?! Nov 09 10:50:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:50:50 I said that sex in a stable would probably banish the boredom... so she asked when you'd had sex in a stable and who with... Nov 09 10:51:21 Oh my god. I am sure she wasn't trying to imply I was unfaithful, my love Nov 09 10:51:40 I know... eventually... she figured it out Nov 09 10:51:51 * MollyK giggles, blushing Nov 09 10:51:57 What did she say?! Nov 09 10:53:14 She wanted details... like women do... was it in the hay, on a mounting block... when I asked her if she remembered the wall that had been rebuilt in the Eisenfursts stable I thought her head might explode Nov 09 10:53:53 Mmmmmmhmmm Nov 09 10:54:13 * MollyK sips her drink, watching him Nov 09 10:54:33 I did say she would not be horrified Nov 09 10:54:52 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Nov 09 10:55:19 Thats when she was adamant that she had to speak to you, she was so excited... took a while to convince her otherwise... Nov 09 10:55:34 * MollyK glances down at herself Nov 09 10:55:53 As you can see, I am rather not suitable for visitors right now Nov 09 10:56:00 * Morgan nods Nov 09 10:56:04 Know what it took in the end? Nov 09 10:56:09 No? Nov 09 10:57:39 I told her she needed to recapture the feeling she had in the brothel... and that thats what you and I had been feeling... she said 'oh, you're really horny... that means aroused' and then went on to list all the words she knew that means the same thing Nov 09 10:58:42 * MollyK nods, biting her lip "oh yes... I'd not heard that word before though" Nov 09 10:59:43 Lusty, hot, turned on, lascivious... so she tells me Nov 09 10:59:59 * MollyK watches him intently Nov 09 11:00:13 Mmmm... say those again, please Nov 09 11:00:28 Lusty hot turned on and lascivious? Nov 09 11:00:33 * Morgan looks mildly confused Nov 09 11:00:40 * MollyK nods eagerly Nov 09 11:01:18 I like hearing you say them. It makes me feel what you're describing. Or, more so, at least. Nov 09 11:02:03 * Morgan makes a huh noise before drinking Nov 09 11:02:41 You would not enjoy it if I said it? *she sips her drink too* Nov 09 11:03:07 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 11:03:09 I've no idea Nov 09 11:03:43 * MollyK smiles, watching him Nov 09 11:03:59 I think you should finish telling me about your evening Nov 09 11:04:20 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 11:04:37 Thats more or less it... spent my time there sketching and talking to Claudia Nov 09 11:04:51 It was pleasant there? Nov 09 11:05:09 Pleasant enough Nov 09 11:05:37 Were there lots of people behaving like Inga and Heinzharold? Nov 09 11:06:30 * Morgan nods Nov 09 11:06:33 Lots of bubbies Nov 09 11:07:02 * MollyK frowns ever so slightly Nov 09 11:07:17 I suppose that is to be expected Nov 09 11:07:30 Don't worry my love, I paid them no heed Nov 09 11:08:27 I know... *she smiles, running a hand over her own breasts* these are the only ones that interest you... Nov 09 11:08:42 * Morgan nods Nov 09 11:08:44 yes Nov 09 11:09:08 * MollyK nods, continuing Nov 09 11:09:17 You were not sketching bubbies? Nov 09 11:11:27 No... I was amongst other things, I was sketching HeinzHarold and Inga... so I could've sketched bubbies I suppose Nov 09 11:12:23 Hmm... I'd rather you draw mine, my love Nov 09 11:13:01 * Morgan nods Nov 09 11:13:07 You getting jealous? Nov 09 11:13:44 No... not really jealous... possessive I suppose Nov 09 11:14:17 * Morgan nods Nov 09 11:16:28 Does that trouble you? Nov 09 11:17:17 No, not particularly Nov 09 11:17:21 * MollyK nods Nov 09 11:17:23 Good Nov 09 11:17:41 Did Claudia come back with you? Nov 09 11:17:55 No, she's planning to play some cards, take some peoples money Nov 09 11:19:46 * MollyK nods Nov 09 11:19:57 You did not want to stay to do that? Nov 09 11:20:10 I rather thought you'd be annoyed Nov 09 11:20:30 Frustrated, certainly, but if Claudia needed you... Nov 09 11:20:47 You think I should go back? Nov 09 11:21:23 No... I think she would feel you did not believe she has everything in hand Nov 09 11:21:59 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Nov 09 11:22:03 I think you're right Nov 09 11:23:26 It is up to you, my love... but what about -you-? What about what you want and need? You're so conscious of what everyone else needs... Nov 09 11:25:30 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 11:26:10 * MollyK watches him "But everyone is well, managing after this morning?" Nov 09 11:26:19 * Morgan nods Nov 09 11:26:30 As best they can, yes Nov 09 11:27:26 And you, my love? Nov 09 11:28:51 I'm alright Nov 09 11:29:17 You seem... a little quiet, maybe preoccupied? Nov 09 11:29:33 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 11:30:12 I was thinking how it'd feel to have you in the position HeinzHarold had Inga... to not always be so... closed off Nov 09 11:31:20 You wish me to get out and dried and be in your lap? Nov 09 11:31:46 I meant in public... they looked so... _free_ Nov 09 11:32:02 * MollyK looks surprised Nov 09 11:32:12 That appeals to you? Nov 09 11:32:23 Some Nov 09 11:33:31 * MollyK nods Nov 09 11:33:49 Tell me what it is you like about the idea? Nov 09 11:34:44 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 11:35:03 Having so little inhibitions... doing that in a place where everyone is just enjoying themselves... Nov 09 11:37:16 Intriguing... this is something you had only just thought of? Nov 09 11:37:50 * Morgan nods Nov 09 11:37:55 Aye Nov 09 11:38:13 * MollyK smiles gently "and it's now making you distracted?" Nov 09 11:38:55 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 11:38:59 A little perhaps Nov 09 11:39:19 You are more brooding on your own inhibitions? Nov 09 11:40:05 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 09 11:40:08 A little Nov 09 11:41:15 * MollyK smiles Nov 09 11:41:25 How can I help you, my love? Nov 09 11:41:54 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 11:41:57 I've no idea Nov 09 11:42:06 * MollyK nods Nov 09 11:42:23 Would you make the fire warmer? I'm going to get out now Nov 09 11:42:46 * Morgan nods, doing so Nov 09 11:43:07 * MollyK gets out, dripping on the towel on the floor Nov 09 11:43:44 You're going to need it to dry your clothes... Nov 09 11:44:32 * Morgan nods, watching her Nov 09 11:44:34 maybe Nov 09 11:45:47 * MollyK comes to him, boldly straddling his lap and making herself comfortable Nov 09 11:46:26 Now, is there anything else you want to tell me about your evening...? Nov 09 11:48:04 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 11:48:09 No, I can't say there is Nov 09 11:49:03 * MollyK nods, kissing him gently "Shall I tell you instead that I have been here missing you, -lusty- and -lascivious-...?" Nov 09 11:49:16 * Morgan nods Nov 09 11:50:45 * MollyK moves to his neck, using these words and similar between kisses, describing her state of need Nov 09 11:51:44 (Anything particular he would do? Particularly gentle or rough, fast or slow, drawn out or urgent?) Nov 09 11:52:44 ((Nope, nice and straight forward)) Nov 09 11:54:56 * MollyK doesn't get dried off until afterwards, then settles into bed after finishing her drink Nov 09 11:55:34 Do we need to talk more about what we discussed earlier, with the dreams? Nov 09 11:57:41 If you wish to Nov 09 11:59:27 I wondered if you had thought more upon what you wish me to do if I dream that way? Nov 09 11:59:59 I would not want you to be left frustrated Nov 09 12:00:46 You would prefer that I come to you for that? Nov 09 12:02:20 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:03:47 And if you are not available...? Nov 09 12:04:06 I would not wish you to be left frustrated... Nov 09 12:04:21 ...but...? Nov 09 12:06:27 No but. Nov 09 12:07:02 * MollyK nods "You do know that it would never be him in my mind as I did so?" Nov 09 12:07:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:07:17 I'm glad to hear that Nov 09 12:07:26 You were concerned? Nov 09 12:08:56 Not concerned... but the thought bothered me Nov 09 12:10:04 * MollyK nods "You need not think of it... I have more than enough exciting memories to... *she tries to recall the term he said HH used*... bring myself off to" Nov 09 12:11:16 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink Nov 09 12:11:42 * MollyK smiles "good... I think that is all settled then" Nov 09 12:12:01 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:12:29 And we aren't even tense or at odds... Nov 09 12:13:18 Should we be? Nov 09 12:15:14 No, my love, but it is an uncomfortable subject for us both, I know Nov 09 12:15:34 * Morgan nods, taking off his clothes Nov 09 12:16:10 We have challenges other couples do not, that's all Nov 09 12:16:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:16:28 Yes, we do Nov 09 12:17:05 We can choose to let those things keep us apart, or to bind together through them Nov 09 12:17:25 * Morgan nods, climbing into bed Nov 09 12:17:49 * MollyK cuddles up to him Nov 09 12:18:12 It wasn't quite making you spend beneath the table... Nov 09 12:18:55 No, it wasn't Nov 09 12:19:35 We travel often... maybe one day we'll do it... and until then it will be a very arousing fantasy Nov 09 12:21:38 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:21:41 Yes, it will Nov 09 12:21:50 * MollyK yawns Nov 09 12:22:14 Do you wish to talk about being in my dream with your children now? Nov 09 12:22:59 You would not rather get some rest? Nov 09 12:23:45 I am alright to lie here and talk, my love. I would not have you trying to sleep without having been able to share this with me Nov 09 12:24:22 Its unusual for you to remember it Nov 09 12:25:26 * MollyK shrugs "it varies" Nov 09 12:26:05 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:26:30 Its difficult... it always is but... seeing what they would've grown into... Nov 09 12:27:05 * MollyK nods sympathetically, stroking his chest gently Nov 09 12:28:05 Go on, liebling... Nov 09 12:29:24 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 12:29:35 Is it possible to miss someone you've never met? Nov 09 12:29:44 * MollyK nods Nov 09 12:30:07 When you dream like we do, when it's as -real- as that feels, absolutely Nov 09 12:30:54 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:32:16 I suppose so Nov 09 12:32:21 In other paths than this, they grew up strong and fine. Happy, even when things had not been perfect for them. Nov 09 12:48:58 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:49:00 aye Nov 09 12:52:15 Is there anything you wish to ask that I might be able to recall? Nov 09 12:53:23 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 12:53:28 Not at the moment Nov 09 12:53:52 You were able to spend time with them? Nov 09 12:54:37 A little Nov 09 12:54:44 * MollyK nods Nov 09 12:55:00 Are you not ready to talk about this, my love? Nov 09 12:55:11 Not yet, no Nov 09 12:55:30 * MollyK nods, kissing his cheek Nov 09 12:55:38 Shall I sing? Nov 09 12:56:02 * Morgan nods Nov 09 12:56:05 please Nov 09 12:56:49 * MollyK does, singing my Bonny blue eyed boy, and he falls asleep Nov 09 12:57:52 **He, his now-mistress, and Will and Connie ride to Die Dauerhaftigkeit. She doesn't mention again the possibility of pregnancy, and the focus turns to the children staring wide eyed at the huge building. A groom takes their horses, but he hears a haughty sort of snickering from within. Nov 09 12:59:32 * Morgan stops, staring at them Nov 09 13:00:11 Give me a minute would you? Nov 09 13:00:25 * MollyK nods "of course" Nov 09 13:00:46 * Morgan walks into the stable, looking round Nov 09 13:02:06 *Xantha watches him, giving him the sort of stare he can imagine War's horse would have when he and his three friends appear at the apocalypse. Even the dark grey horse's teeth are bared* Nov 09 13:02:30 * Morgan walks closer Nov 09 13:02:35 I know... I know... Nov 09 13:03:21 *Xantha makes a noise, the best equine equivalent of a threatening growl* Nov 09 13:03:38 That how its gonn' be? Nov 09 13:03:57 *the horse watches him intently Nov 09 13:04:51 * Morgan moves, putting himself easily within reach of the horse Nov 09 13:05:14 *Xantha immediately tries to bite him* Nov 09 13:05:38 * Morgan doesn't move, hissing with the pain Nov 09 13:05:59 *he follows it with a headbutt Nov 09 13:06:18 * Morgan staggers, rubbing his head before looking at the horse Nov 09 13:06:21 You finished? Nov 09 13:06:52 *He is still, before making a half hearted bite* Nov 09 13:07:22 * Morgan lets him again before grabbing his head, pressing his forehead to Xantha's Nov 09 13:07:55 *Xantha allows it* Nov 09 13:08:18 Yeah... I deserved that. I'm back though... Nov 09 13:08:38 *Xantha stays still* Nov 09 13:09:08 * Morgan strokes the horses cheek, backing up a little Nov 09 13:09:20 You deserved better. I'm sorry. Nov 09 13:09:36 *groom comes in: grumpy is that one, my Lord. Nov 09 13:10:08 He's always been... a bit of a loner Nov 09 13:10:26 * MollyK is now known as Groom Nov 09 13:10:47 Only one he likes is Veisgraf Gottkirchen, my lord Nov 09 13:11:30 Young lad? Nov 09 13:11:36 * Groom nods Nov 09 13:11:57 * Morgan nods, putting his head back against Xantha Nov 09 13:12:06 Tomorrow, my friend, we'll get reacquainted Nov 09 13:14:33 Varick, he is. The Eldreichs' son. Became Veisgraf Gottkirchen when his Father became Graf after Maubourg died. Gotta have been Summer Seventy-Two Nov 09 13:14:59 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:15:06 He's good with children Nov 09 13:15:34 The Veisgraf? Nov 09 13:15:38 The horse Nov 09 13:16:03 * Groom nods Nov 09 13:16:24 Hates being ridden. We gave up after two grooms had to be pensioned off Nov 09 13:17:09 No... he's just very selective Nov 09 13:17:59 He's had exercise, first in the paddock Our Graf built, but then he started jumping the fences. Now we just let him come and go as he wishes Nov 09 13:18:15 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:18:19 Probably wise Nov 09 13:18:36 * Groom nods "anything you need, my Lord?" Nov 09 13:19:44 * Morgan pats Xantha before letting go Nov 09 13:19:58 No... I'll catch up with him in the morning Nov 09 13:20:22 * Groom inclines his head Nov 09 13:20:51 * Groom is now known as Molly Nov 09 13:23:19 * Molly is crouched down in front of her children, talking Avalonian "Remember, we must says Bitte for please, and Danke Schon for thank you... be polite, be careful not to touch anything that looks expensive or fragile" *Will sighs* Like Grandfather's house. Nov 09 13:23:46 Just be a bit careful... things get broken all the time. Nov 09 13:24:11 *Connie comes running to him, arms up* Nov 09 13:24:26 * Morgan picks her up Nov 09 13:24:44 * Molly stands, looking around "It's very beautiful" Nov 09 13:25:40 I suppose so... now, Connie... I need you to do something... I need you to not say anything about other peoples feelings... can you do that? Nov 09 13:26:03 C: okay Nov 09 13:26:35 * Morgan nods, looking at Molly Nov 09 13:26:58 *Reinhardt the Butler comes out to them, bowing* R: welcome home, my Lord Nov 09 13:28:02 Thank you Rheinhardt. Would you show Molly and the children to our rooms in the Veisgraf wing? I'll go see my father Nov 09 13:28:38 R: I'm afraid he's gone to town, my Lord Nov 09 13:29:02 Oh. Oh alright, I'll see them up myself then Nov 09 13:30:05 *he bows* There are servants at work preparing for your dinner, tea and coffee and hot chocolate upstairs already Nov 09 13:30:22 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:30:30 Thank you Reinhardt Nov 09 13:33:25 *Morgan was only seven when he, Verity, Adalbrecht and the three year old Edward moved into the main house when his grandfather died, but passing past the servants quarters downstairs and then up onto the first floor where there are several rooms it is much the same as then. The decor is older than he would like, but he knows there is everything Nov 09 13:33:25 here they could need. Nov 09 13:34:09 Not much has changed since I was little Nov 09 13:35:13 *there's an office, a nursery with rooms for children and nurse maids, a parlour, a bathroom and two master rooms attached by a dressing room. It's a large set of rooms, like a big house in itself. The children run around exploring, and Molly just looks stunned. Nov 09 13:35:22 You lived here as a child? Nov 09 13:35:44 Before my grandfather died and we all moved into the main part of the house Nov 09 13:35:52 * Molly looks to him Nov 09 13:36:23 Will the children be alright running around like that? They will not be a nuisance to you, or anyone else? Nov 09 13:36:32 * Morgan smiles Nov 09 13:36:53 They're fine... Its rather expected, a noisy nursery Nov 09 13:37:10 * Morgan moves to a window, looking out at the lake Nov 09 13:37:35 * Molly nods, moving to stand beside him Nov 09 13:37:41 It's really lovely Nov 09 13:37:52 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:38:08 I need to warn you, stay out of the water... no matter what. Nov 09 13:38:54 * Molly shudders a little "I cannot swim anyway" Nov 09 13:39:02 * Morgan nods Nov 09 13:39:10 Not even a paddle in the shallows Nov 09 13:39:20 Why? Nov 09 13:39:55 We don't know what's in there... but its been handed down for so long... the water glows at night... Nov 09 13:40:37 Glows? How is that possible? *she watches the cold day's sunshine sparkling upon its surface* Nov 09 13:40:48 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 13:40:56 Never known. Just does. Nov 09 13:41:03 * Molly nods Nov 09 13:41:31 I'm sorry you have had to return here before you intended Nov 09 13:41:43 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 13:41:50 As long as they, and you, are safe Nov 09 13:41:56 * Molly nods Nov 09 13:42:13 I think we are, for as long as you wish to take care of us... Nov 09 13:42:47 * Morgan nods, pouring himself some coffee Nov 09 13:43:00 Would the children like some hot chocolate? Nov 09 13:43:17 They've never tried it, I do not know Nov 09 13:43:50 * Morgan nods, pouring two cups of chocolate Nov 09 13:43:54 Would you like some? Nov 09 13:44:12 * Molly smiles Nov 09 13:44:23 Yes, it's been a very long time Nov 09 13:44:35 * Morgan nods, pouring her a cup as he calls the children Nov 09 13:45:14 *They run in, both trying to excitedly talk about the bathroom with an actual toilet* Nov 09 13:45:32 * Morgan points to a couple of chairs Nov 09 13:45:43 Would the two of you like to try some hot chocolate? Nov 09 13:45:57 W: What's that? Nov 09 13:46:24 Its a hot drink, like tea, but its chocolate instead... I've put extra milk in so its not too hot Nov 09 13:46:40 C: What's chocolate? Nov 09 13:47:20 Its... quite sweet... you can make cakes from it, drinks, all sorts... want to try it? Nov 09 13:47:27 * Molly sighs, looking apologetically at Morgan "it's... things have been quite financially strained a while" Nov 09 13:47:35 C: *she nods* Nov 09 13:48:15 Don't worry... I know it'll take time for them to adjust... now, if Connie and Will would take a seat, so they don't spill it over themselves Nov 09 13:48:39 *they do so, but Connie wants to sit on Morgan's lap Nov 09 13:49:07 * Morgan lets her, handing the children a cup before motioning to a third to Molly Nov 09 13:49:25 * Molly takes it and drinks a little Nov 09 13:49:38 C: Gorgon hold my cup? Nov 09 13:49:48 * Morgan nods, doing so Nov 09 13:50:37 *she fidgets to lie a little reclined, waiting for Morgan to cup feed it to her* Nov 09 13:52:14 * Morgan gently helps her to drink it Nov 09 13:52:24 Connie, what about if Mama does that instead? Nov 09 13:52:59 C: No! No Mama, just Gorgon. Nov 09 13:53:45 Connie, sweetheart, your mama is a little bit sad that you don't nurse anymore... letting her do this will make her less sad, so that'd be good... Nov 09 13:54:25 C: No. No milkies. Just stay here. Nov 09 13:54:46 No, no milk... she can help you drink the chocolate... Nov 09 13:55:11 C: No. No Mama. Connie and Gorgon. Nov 09 13:55:57 * Morgan gets up, carrying her to sit on the couch, space beside them for Molly Nov 09 13:56:24 * Molly nods, sipping the chocolate before gently setting the cup down "Are you alright with them for now?" Nov 09 13:56:42 You sure you don't want to sit with us? Nov 09 13:56:56 * Molly nods "I need a few minutes" Nov 09 13:57:06 * Morgan nods sympathetically Nov 09 13:57:08 alright Nov 09 13:57:17 * Molly leaves them to it Nov 09 13:57:33 W: This is really good! Is it a birthday? Nov 09 13:57:49 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 13:58:06 No... I'll ask the cook to make a cake, shall I? Nov 09 13:58:18 W: You have cake here?! Nov 09 13:58:22 C: Cake? Nov 09 13:58:52 Not right this minute, but I'll ask them to make one for later Nov 09 13:59:06 *they both thank him* Nov 09 13:59:20 W: how many meals a day do you have? Nov 09 14:00:07 Its been a while since I was here... usually three, but if you get hungry we can probably arrange something to eat Nov 09 14:00:26 *Will stares open mouthed* Three?! Nov 09 14:00:43 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:01:11 Dinner tonight is at seven o'clock... you'll be eating here, in our suite... I'll have dinner with my family Nov 09 14:01:25 C: Only one meal, Gorgon! Not enough food. Nov 09 14:02:12 * Morgan puts the cup of chocolate on a table Nov 09 14:02:18 Come on, let me take you for a look around Nov 09 14:02:55 *both children run on ahead for the nursery. He notices the bathroom door is ajar* Nov 09 14:03:41 * Morgan taps quietly on it Nov 09 14:03:50 Uhh come in? Nov 09 14:04:01 * Morgan pushes the door open Nov 09 14:04:03 Are you alright? Nov 09 14:05:32 * Molly has both sides of her bodice pulled down, trying to express her milk into the sink. She looks as firm and heavy there as that night he came back to her house Nov 09 14:06:13 Having a little trouble with this. I have to admit she is not nursing again. Nov 09 14:06:29 I think that might be the case, yes. Nov 09 14:06:40 * Molly nods sadly Nov 09 14:07:07 I'm not ready for it Nov 09 14:07:12 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:07:21 Not sure you ever would be Nov 09 14:08:19 * Molly nods, putting some hot water from the jug over the fire into the sink and adding a hand towel Nov 09 14:08:58 I was going to show them around... I figured you'd like a little time alone Nov 09 14:09:28 I just need to deal with this, it's getting painful again Nov 09 14:09:52 You are alright with me taking them for a walk around? Nov 09 14:10:10 * Molly nods Nov 09 14:10:35 I am, yes. *she wrings the water out of it* Nov 09 14:10:53 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:11:19 Once you are more comfortable, if we're not back, settle in, relax, jump on the beds... whatever you feel like, ok? Nov 09 14:11:43 * Molly nods, a hint of a blush coming to her cheeks Nov 09 14:11:48 Alright, thank you Nov 09 14:12:11 * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding and going back to the children Nov 09 14:12:31 *they actually are jumping on the beds* Nov 09 14:12:44 * Morgan watches them for a moment Nov 09 14:12:51 Right, come on then, lets go have a walk around Nov 09 14:13:51 *they do so. They politely say hellopleasethankyou in Eisen to everyone they pass* Nov 09 14:14:11 * Morgan leads them toward the kitchen Nov 09 14:14:16 W: When do we have to move away again? Nov 09 14:14:31 * Molly is now known as Will Nov 09 14:14:40 Well, I was rather hoping you'd all stay here with me Nov 09 14:14:55 C: we live with you? Nov 09 14:15:07 If you all want to Nov 09 14:15:21 What does Mama want? Nov 09 14:15:30 Think she wants to Nov 09 14:15:37 C: Mama loves Gorgon and Gorgon loves Mama. Nov 09 14:15:47 * Will looks at Morgan Nov 09 14:15:55 * Morgan puts his finger to his lips, looking at Connie Nov 09 14:16:00 'Member what we said Nov 09 14:16:10 Do you though? Nov 09 14:16:19 * Morgan looks at Will then nods Nov 09 14:16:22 Is that alright? Nov 09 14:16:37 * Will thinks Nov 09 14:17:03 Will you hit her with the birch, because I don't like that. Nov 09 14:17:15 Never. I promise. Nov 09 14:17:25 Will you marry her? Nov 09 14:17:44 We're still thinking about that... I'll always look after her, and you Nov 09 14:18:38 * Will looks unsure but says "Alright..." Nov 09 14:19:22 I can't make you believe me... All I can do is prove it to you every day, so thats what I'll do. Nov 09 14:19:44 *He nods. Connie looks around the kitchen* C: big kitchen Nov 09 14:19:51 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:20:03 Lots of food... I don't want you to ever worry about that again, ok? Nov 09 14:20:47 * Will and Connie both look very relieved Nov 09 14:21:21 * Morgan leads them through the house, knocking on his fathers office door as they pass Nov 09 14:21:35 *There's no answer Nov 09 14:21:52 * Morgan winds his way through the house, looking for his mother Nov 09 14:23:13 *She has travelling clothes on, and is coming up the stairs. She stops suddenly. She's aged in the years he's been gone but she's still beautiful* Morgan! Nov 09 14:23:18 * Will is now known as Verity Nov 09 14:23:45 * Morgan smiles, immediately going to her, stopping just short and bowing his head Nov 09 14:23:47 mother Nov 09 14:24:01 * Verity wraps her arms tightly around him Nov 09 14:24:17 * Morgan hugs her Nov 09 14:24:19 My dear, dear boy! I have missed you so badly! Nov 09 14:24:28 And I you... I'm so sorry Nov 09 14:24:58 * Verity rubs his back "it's alright my little one" Nov 09 14:25:59 * Verity lets him go, looking at the children. Her eyes light up, sounding amazed and happy "Oh, dear boy!" Nov 09 14:26:19 No, mother its not what you think Nov 09 14:27:02 Oh, but they're so lovely! *she's still smiling, not dissuaded* Nov 09 14:28:22 I'll explain everything later, or father will... they're not mine... *he switches to Avalonian Mother, this is William and Constance... Will and Connie... children, this is my mother, Grafin Koertig Nov 09 14:29:06 * Verity goes to kneel in front of them, speaking Avalonian too "Aren't you both so handsome!" Nov 09 14:29:38 *William looks at her, smiling shyly* why do you speak Avalonian? Nov 09 14:30:00 *Connie is a little more wary, coming back to Morgan* Nov 09 14:30:39 I am Avalonian by birth Nov 09 14:31:00 * Morgan also gets down on his knees, sitting Connie on his leg, murmuring quietly Nov 09 14:31:05 Its alright Nov 09 14:31:35 *William seems to take a shine to Verity immediately, chatting to her* Nov 09 14:31:53 C: Go to home now? Nov 09 14:32:19 We are home sweetheart Nov 09 14:32:52 *She looks around* okay Gorgan Nov 09 14:33:28 * Verity smiles at her son "Are you staying in the Veisgraf Wing, dear boy?" Nov 09 14:33:38 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:33:55 Yes mother... I was just showing the children around, giving Molly some time to relax Nov 09 14:34:44 * Verity nods thoughtfully "I will get cleaned up and join you in about twenty minutes" *William looks very keen on this idea* Nov 09 14:34:59 * Morgan nods, getting up Nov 09 14:35:08 Alright mother... is father back? Nov 09 14:35:54 He is not home? I thought he was staying here today Nov 09 14:36:15 He's gone to town, apparently Nov 09 14:36:50 * Verity nods Nov 09 14:37:12 I'll let the staff know to tell you when he is back Nov 09 14:37:22 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:37:28 We'll see you soon Nov 09 14:37:42 * Verity goes the opposite way to them Nov 09 14:37:47 * Verity is now known as Will Nov 09 14:38:03 * Morgan leads them away back through different corridors towards the Veisgraf wing Nov 09 14:38:09 She's very pretty Nov 09 14:38:18 I always thought so Nov 09 14:38:32 C: Your house so big! Nov 09 14:38:58 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:39:06 It is... haven't seen the grounds yet either Nov 09 14:39:31 If we get to live here we can see them every day Nov 09 14:39:50 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:40:18 I'll have to do some things tomorrow, but I'll make sure you can be shown around outside Nov 09 14:40:35 C: what you do tomorrow, Gorgan? Nov 09 14:40:53 Need to start learning how to run things Nov 09 14:41:11 Will Mama be Grafin Koertig next? Nov 09 14:41:33 Ummmm... if we get married.... Nov 09 14:41:58 Who will be Grafin Koertig if you don't? Nov 09 14:42:34 well... I don't know exactly... I don't think... there would be one Nov 09 14:42:44 Oh Nov 09 14:44:30 That bothers you? Nov 09 14:45:01 Why not have Mama as Grafin? Nov 09 14:45:50 Because we'd have to be married... and neither of us know if thats what we want Nov 09 14:45:58 C: why? Nov 09 14:47:10 Because its a bit difficult to know right now Nov 09 14:48:06 *they seem to accept this for now. Molly is in the parlour when they get back. She's reading by the fire. Just her being there like that makes the suite feel more like home. The children want to play in the nursery, and abandon him for toys* Nov 09 14:48:46 * Morgan immediately pours himself a coffee, ringing the bell to call a servant Nov 09 14:49:27 *one is up very swiftly, bowing* Yes, my Lord? Nov 09 14:49:53 Could we have some fresh tea and chocolate? My mother is coming shortly Nov 09 14:50:33 *he goes to do this. Molly closes the book, watching him* Nov 09 14:50:37 * Will is now known as Molly Nov 09 14:50:51 Is there anything I should do or see to? Nov 09 14:51:19 Try to relax. Nov 09 14:51:25 The children have already met her Nov 09 14:51:35 * Molly smiles a little Nov 09 14:51:47 Were they good? Nov 09 14:52:03 * Morgan nods Nov 09 14:52:18 Of course. I showed them around the house, the kitchen, then we bumped into mother Nov 09 14:52:26 * Molly smiles Nov 09 14:52:37 It's so kind of you to spend so much time with them Nov 09 14:53:09 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 14:53:14 I enjoy their company Nov 09 14:53:35 I hadn't pictured you as liking children Nov 09 14:53:57 Hadn't pictured me being nice to anyone... Nov 09 14:54:08 * Molly smiles Nov 09 14:54:31 I hadn't pictured you actually kissing me either Nov 09 14:54:53 I had... on occasion. It did rather take me by surprise as well Nov 09 14:55:19 * Molly smiles "on cold lonely nights to keep warm?" Nov 09 14:55:29 Something like that Nov 09 14:56:20 * Molly nods, quickly glancing out of the door and listening to the children before coming to him and briefly kissing his lips Nov 09 14:56:43 * Morgan looks surprised Nov 09 14:57:32 Sorry... there's a lot of things changing today, and the physical closeness we have had is the only real constant this last ten days! Nov 09 14:57:49 * Morgan nods, taking her hand Nov 09 14:58:04 I haven't explained things to mother... it'll have to wait until later Nov 09 14:59:24 * Molly nods, smiling "one last time then" *she kisses him quickly again before immediately pulling away* "Would you show me which room is mine, I'm not sure?" Nov 09 15:00:36 Uhhhh... I hadn't... You can have either, of course... Nov 09 15:00:52 Hadn't picked yet? Nov 09 15:01:45 I wasn't sure if you'd want your own room or... ummm... Nov 09 15:02:00 What would you wish? Nov 09 15:02:36 I had not really thought about it Nov 09 15:03:11 Did you share a room with your wife? Nov 09 15:03:18 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:03:20 We didn't live here Nov 09 15:03:57 I shared with Curtis, when he wasn't sharing with his mistress in town Nov 09 15:04:12 You would prefer your own room then Nov 09 15:04:26 * Molly thinks about it Nov 09 15:04:35 No, I don't think I would Nov 09 15:04:46 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 09 15:05:02 Alright... in that case, pick a room. I'm not bothered which Nov 09 15:05:18 * Molly nods "the one with the better view then" Nov 09 15:05:41 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:05:43 Very well Nov 09 15:06:10 You are sure you wish to share with me? Nov 09 15:06:21 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:06:23 Yes Nov 09 15:06:30 * Molly smiles Nov 09 15:45:35 I'd like to share with you that is not just us accidentally falling asleep after intimacy Nov 09 15:47:11 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:47:13 alright Nov 09 15:47:23 You should be warned... I have nightmares Nov 09 15:47:45 You haven't any night so far... Nov 09 15:48:18 That is unusual Nov 09 15:48:27 * Molly nods Nov 09 15:49:50 It's been very unusual to have no one kicking me, tugging at my chest or soaking my sheets Nov 09 15:50:21 * Morgan chuckles Nov 09 15:50:22 Give it time Nov 09 15:53:42 * Molly giggles, seeming to relax a little Nov 09 15:53:55 Do Veisgraf's often wet the bed then? Nov 09 15:55:02 Must've done at some point Nov 09 15:56:16 I am safe with you though? *she watches him, it seems to be far more than just about whether he'll pee on the mattress* Nov 09 15:57:16 How... what do you mean, exactly? Nov 09 15:58:08 Here, in Sudlachenburg. Myself and the children are safe? From the Jaegers, and from having to leave? Nov 09 15:58:36 * Morgan nods Nov 09 15:59:00 * Molly speaks quieter Nov 09 15:59:23 My father has already intimated he would give me aid to protect you... and he has three Eisenfursts on side Nov 09 15:59:38 * Molly nods Nov 09 16:01:42 quietly Are you sure your regard will not wane, and you will not find myself and the children a regretted hinderance? Nov 09 16:01:53 I am sure Nov 09 16:02:47 * Molly nods, biting her lip and looking out over the lake Nov 09 16:03:15 Alright. Thank you. Nov 09 16:03:23 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:03:28 There's no need to thank me Nov 09 16:04:00 I was hurt before. I did not love him, but it still hurt. Nov 09 16:04:06 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:06:51 *he can hear a horse come to a stop in the yard, she dabs a hanky beneath her eyes, trying not to ruin her make up* Nov 09 16:07:28 * Morgan goes to look out the window Nov 09 16:08:44 *Adalbrecht is handing over his horse* Nov 09 16:09:24 * Morgan watches him, trying to gauge his body language Nov 09 16:10:02 *Adalbrecht is neither very tense nor very relaxed Nov 09 16:10:32 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Nov 09 16:11:05 * Adalbrecht looks up at the window, inclining his head a moment when he sees his heir Nov 09 16:11:33 * Morgan nods, waving hesitantly Nov 09 16:12:10 * Adalbrecht moves to the bottom door to the Veisgraf wing Nov 09 16:12:46 * Morgan moves away from the window Nov 09 16:12:53 My father is back... Nov 09 16:13:05 M: Do you need to go to see him? Nov 09 16:13:22 I think he might be coming this way... Nov 09 16:14:57 *Molly nods, going straight over to the nursery to get the children to be calm and orderly. It's almost anxious, though the children don't pick up on it. There's soon a tap on the door of the suite Nov 09 16:15:23 * Morgan opens the door Nov 09 16:15:52 * Adalbrecht looks to Morgan "you waved to me, were you trying to get my attention?" Nov 09 16:16:37 No, my lord, just... unsure of myself and wanting to greet your return... since you are here, though, perhaps you would like to meet Molly and the children? Nov 09 16:17:05 * Adalbrecht nods, removing his cloak and hanging it Nov 09 16:17:28 * Morgan calls for them Nov 09 16:17:41 I've been teaching them Eisen but, obviously, they have no had long Nov 09 16:17:58 *Molly comes out into the hall, the children following* Nov 09 16:18:42 Father, this is Molly and the children, Will and Connie... *he switches to Avalonian* This is my father, Graf Koertig Nov 09 16:19:36 *Molly curtsies as does Connie, and Will bows. Molly speaks Eisen* Good afternoon, my Lord. Your home is beautiful. Nov 09 16:20:07 * Adalbrecht bows to them, looking them over. He says in Avalonian "velcome." Nov 09 16:20:50 * Adalbrecht looks to Morgan "Do you have everything you need here?" Nov 09 16:21:10 Yes sir... mother is visiting shortly. Nov 09 16:21:33 * Adalbrecht nods "Very well. A moment in your office..." Nov 09 16:21:56 * Morgan nods, looking to Molly Nov 09 16:22:00 I'll be back shortly Nov 09 16:22:31 *She nods, taking the children to the parlour. They all say goodbye politely* Nov 09 16:22:42 * Morgan follows his father to his office Nov 09 16:23:00 * Adalbrecht tells him to take a seat Nov 09 16:23:09 * Morgan does so Nov 09 16:23:13 Is there a problem? Nov 09 16:24:48 I have sent out some scouts to keep an eye out for Avalonian's, as well as heightening the security. I have also sent for the required documents. Once I have them, I will write to the children's grandfather and make it clear they are under our protection Nov 09 16:25:07 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:25:16 I am very grateful Nov 09 16:25:20 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 16:25:32 Have you given consideration to marriage? Nov 09 16:26:06 A little... I need time to talk to Molly about it... neither of us want to do something we're not ready for Nov 09 16:26:19 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 16:26:51 I would prefer your children are born in wedlock, I am sure you will appreciate the politics of such Nov 09 16:28:04 Not especially, but I am willing to take your word on the matter Nov 09 16:28:16 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 16:28:53 Your children will be more respected, and the Grafdom safer, if they are born in wedlock rather than acknowledged Nov 09 16:29:08 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:29:20 I'll give it serious thought, you have my word Nov 09 16:29:27 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 16:29:41 How do you intend to proceed from here on? Nov 09 16:29:52 In what respect? Nov 09 16:30:15 With regards to your mother, Edward, Ilena and I? Nov 09 16:30:53 I'm sorry, I don't understand what you're asking Nov 09 16:31:26 Do you want us to give you your peace and privacy, or would you like us to visit Nov 09 16:33:09 I think a day or two to let them get used to things would be good but... I would not wish you to absent yourselves from us. If the children or Molly are feeling overwhelmed at all, I can come to you. I meant what I said about working with you and Edward. Nov 09 16:33:20 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 16:33:34 That would suit us. There is one more thing... Nov 09 16:33:45 * Morgan looks at him nervously Nov 09 16:33:46 Yes? Nov 09 16:33:54 The ruins of the cottage have not been removed Nov 09 16:34:11 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 09 16:34:22 I thought they might have been by now Nov 09 16:34:48 No... the local people have been resistant to it... Nov 09 16:35:14 Do you know why? Nov 09 16:35:26 Because they believe it is haunted Nov 09 16:35:39 * Adalbrecht is watching him closely Nov 09 16:35:47 I see. Nov 09 16:36:15 * Adalbrecht nods "I have seen nothing myself..." Nov 09 16:36:24 But... Nov 09 16:36:40 But I have heard people say they have Nov 09 16:37:19 What would you have me do about it? Nov 09 16:37:39 Be aware of it. What you choose to do is up to you Nov 09 16:38:16 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:38:27 You think it is Dietlinde and Jana? Nov 09 16:38:33 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 16:38:42 The reports I have heard say so Nov 09 16:40:10 * Morgan looks sad Nov 09 16:40:33 You can furnish me with names? I would have them at peace if possible Nov 09 16:40:51 *he names three people in town* Nov 09 16:41:55 Why don't you go and look? Perhaps you can rule it out as nonsense Nov 09 16:42:56 I'll go after mother has visited... Nov 09 16:43:04 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 09 16:43:33 Go on then. Will we see you (singular) at dinner? Nov 09 16:45:42 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:45:54 I'll be a few minutes late... I want to get them settled to eating first Nov 09 16:46:05 * Adalbrecht nods "I'll allow it" Nov 09 16:47:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:47:29 Thank you Nov 09 16:48:04 *Verity is already there when Morgan arrives. She's brought toys and clothes with her, and the children are playing whilst his mistress and Mother drink tea and talk about Durham as if they've know each other for years* Nov 09 16:48:29 * Morgan pours himself some tea, kissing his mothers crown gently before sitting down Nov 09 16:48:40 * Adalbrecht is now known as Verity Nov 09 16:48:59 Molly has kindly given me an explanation of the situation, dear boy Nov 09 16:49:12 oh... alright... Nov 09 16:50:17 It's very irregular for our family, but we will make the best of things. I am just so happy to have you home Nov 09 16:51:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:51:37 I am pleased to be home Nov 09 16:53:20 * Verity smiles, becoming engaged by Will. Connie comes to sit on Morgan's lap, and his neck prickles. She hugs him, whispering "Why feel very sad, Gorgan?" Nov 09 16:54:01 Because I upset my family when I left and I feel bad about it Nov 09 16:54:16 C: new family now Nov 09 16:55:08 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:55:11 Aye, thats right Nov 09 16:57:40 *Molly watches him and Connie, smiling a little. Verity doesn't stay much longer, and the children sit to play quietly by the fire. Molly stands beside him with tea* They're both very nice Nov 09 16:57:45 * Verity is now known as Molly Nov 09 16:58:07 * Morgan nods Nov 09 16:58:40 I have suggested a couple of days of quiet to get the three of you used to things then they can start visiting... Nov 09 16:58:59 If that is your wish, of course Nov 09 16:59:28 * Morgan speaks quietly Nov 09 17:00:45 My father has send out scouts to watch for Avalonians and has heightened security... and sent for the documents, marriage, death, birth, that sort of thing... once he has them he is going to write to the children's grand... ah... grandmother and make it clear you are all under our protection Nov 09 17:01:02 * Molly looks relieved Nov 09 17:01:06 Thank you, Morgan Nov 09 17:02:01 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 17:02:18 It is all fathers work... he has urged us to think about... marriage... Nov 09 17:02:40 * Molly watches him Nov 09 17:02:49 And what do you think of that? Nov 09 17:03:09 I wouldn't imagine you'd want to Nov 09 17:03:37 That is what you think I think, not what you think of the idea Nov 09 17:04:37 If we were ever to have more children, being married would make them more secure than being acknowledged, politically Nov 09 17:04:53 * Molly looks serious Nov 09 17:04:57 Yes Nov 09 17:06:15 Marriage for political and social advantage can be a cruel bind once hearts get diverted Nov 09 17:07:34 I.... Would not do that... it is just something to consider Nov 09 17:08:08 I'm sorry, that was harsh. What do -you- want, for yourself? Nov 09 17:08:40 Just... you... and them... Nov 09 17:08:54 You have us whether we wed or not... Nov 09 17:09:38 I have no intention of letting you go Nov 09 17:09:55 * Molly nods Nov 09 17:10:24 If you wish to marry, we will. If you do not have a space for me like that, we will stay as we are Nov 09 17:11:31 What do you want? Nov 09 17:11:48 * Molly thinks about it Nov 09 17:12:28 I... I think I would like to marry you, when you are ready Nov 09 17:12:56 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 09 17:13:01 alright Nov 09 17:13:07 * Molly smiles Nov 09 17:13:14 I've surprised you Nov 09 17:13:29 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:13:31 Yes, you have Nov 09 17:13:41 I thought you'd be put off for life Nov 09 17:14:21 No. I trust you with my body. More than that, I trust you with my heart, and more than -that-, with my children Nov 09 17:15:19 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:15:26 And what about them? Nov 09 17:15:54 What about them? Nov 09 17:16:16 Previously my father suggested that we marry and I... adopt them... Nov 09 17:16:27 Would you want to? Nov 09 17:17:22 It would be safer for them... and I make no secret that I adore them. Nov 09 17:17:51 * Molly smiles warmly Nov 09 17:17:54 You do? Nov 09 17:18:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:19:24 * Molly nods enthusiastically Nov 09 17:19:54 They adore you too, and Connie already loves you dearly Nov 09 17:20:13 She's very sweet Nov 09 17:21:42 Then please, I would love for you to adopt them! Nov 09 17:23:15 You think we should ask them? Nov 09 17:23:35 In a moment... Nov 09 17:24:17 * Molly checks the children, then motions him into the hall Nov 09 17:24:26 * Morgan follows her Nov 09 17:24:55 * Molly moves aside from the doorway, just out of sight Nov 09 17:25:22 * Morgan pulls the door to Nov 09 17:25:24 What's wrong? Nov 09 17:25:41 * Molly just moves to him, kissing him Nov 09 17:26:32 * Morgan kisses her, wrapping his arms around her Nov 09 17:26:55 Sorry, I just need to... mmm... that. *she wraps her arms around his neck* Nov 09 17:27:11 * Morgan holds her tightly Nov 09 17:27:59 * Molly kisses him again, gently "Morgan... I..." Nov 09 17:28:10 * Morgan watches her Nov 09 17:28:27 What is it, blossom? Nov 09 17:28:35 * Molly watches him back "I love you." Nov 09 17:28:52 * Morgan drops his gaze a moment before looking at her again Nov 09 17:28:55 I love you. Nov 09 17:29:13 * Molly nods "thank you" Nov 09 17:29:21 * Morgan looks confused Nov 09 17:29:28 What for? Nov 09 17:29:53 I know it's probably hard for you to say, I appreciate your effort Nov 09 17:30:11 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:31:36 * Molly smiles, moving closer again "one more, then we'll need to go back to them" Nov 09 17:32:04 * Morgan nods, kissing her soundly Nov 09 17:32:38 * Molly whimpers quietly against his mouth Nov 09 17:33:12 * Morgan breaks away Nov 09 17:33:39 Come on, lets finish our tea... Will you want a bath tonight? Nov 09 17:35:31 Oh yes! It's amazing to have one like this, and besides, it helps bring the milk down Nov 09 17:45:44 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:45:49 Alright Nov 09 17:46:26 * Molly goes back in to the children Nov 09 17:47:06 *both children look up at Morgan when Molly sits beside them* Nov 09 17:47:42 * Morgan looks at Molly Nov 09 17:47:45 Now? Nov 09 17:49:31 * Molly nods Nov 09 17:49:41 * Morgan nods, sitting in front of them Nov 09 17:50:01 Now then... ummm... I want you to think about something for me Nov 09 17:50:43 *they nod eagerly* Nov 09 17:51:11 Do you know it means if someone adopts a child? Nov 09 17:52:03 *they shake their heads* Nov 09 17:53:06 Ok... so its where someone gets the law to say that the child they are adopting, even though they aren't their child by birth, they are by law now... its like saying this little girl, this little boy, they're my children now... Nov 09 17:53:33 *neither of them seem to be fully grasping it* Nov 09 17:53:42 * Morgan looks to Molly Nov 09 17:53:46 You want to help me out here? Nov 09 17:54:12 Its saying to the world, these are my children now, I love them and will protect them for the rest of their lives... Nov 09 17:54:27 *now they both nod* Nov 09 17:54:59 I want you to think about whether or not you'd like me to do that... Nov 09 17:55:15 W: Yes! Nov 09 17:55:36 C: Gorgan want to be my Daddy? Nov 09 17:55:51 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 09 17:55:54 * Molly smiles happily Nov 09 17:57:12 *Connie climbs on him, a hand on each of his cheeks. She looks into his eyes with her very green ones* Gorgan, why I feel so happy? Nov 09 17:57:44 * Morgan moves her slightly, kissing her forehead Nov 09 17:57:49 Are you? Nov 09 17:57:57 *Connie nods* Nov 09 17:58:04 W: Me too! Nov 09 17:58:08 Why do you think that might be? Nov 09 17:58:45 *his neck prickles* C: Because I love you, you love me Nov 09 17:58:59 * Morgan nods Nov 09 17:59:01 Thats right Nov 09 17:59:18 *Will looks at him* And me? Nov 09 17:59:35 * Morgan leans over, pulling him into a hug Nov 09 17:59:38 Of course and you Nov 09 17:59:58 * Molly is watching them, tears of happiness running down her cheeks Nov 09 18:00:42 *both children are hugging him tight* Nov 09 18:01:17 Ok... there is one thing that has to be done before I can do that though... Nov 09 18:01:59 W: What? Nov 09 18:02:16 I... need to marry your mama... you think you'd be ok with that? Nov 09 18:02:37 W: Yes! Nov 09 18:02:59 C: okay, you can Nov 09 18:03:42 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:03:45 Alright then Nov 09 18:04:00 * Molly smiles Nov 09 18:04:13 Aren't you supposed to ask me? Nov 09 18:04:31 You've rather already told me you would... Nov 09 18:05:16 I know, but it's rather nice for a woman to be wooed now and again *she giggles, which makes the children do likewise* Nov 09 18:05:46 W: *he looks around* need a ring... Nov 09 18:06:12 Leave it to me... I need to tell my father anyway Nov 09 18:06:23 *connie touches the one around Morgan's neck on the thong* got ring Nov 09 18:08:10 Ah, wrong type of ring... Nov 09 18:08:18 * Molly gives Morgan a look of sympathy, mouthing "Sorry" Nov 09 18:09:04 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 09 18:09:28 See, this one... I used to be married but my wife died... Nov 09 18:09:43 W: Like my Father Nov 09 18:10:22 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:10:31 Something like, yes Nov 09 18:10:41 W: were you sad? Nov 09 18:11:07 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:11:09 very Nov 09 18:11:45 *his neck prickles* Gorgan still sad Nov 09 18:12:24 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:12:29 But thats alright Nov 09 18:12:50 C: Feelings like sandwiches, lots of bits Nov 09 18:13:24 * Morgan blinks slowly before nodding Nov 09 18:13:31 Yeah... yes, it is Nov 09 18:13:56 * Molly smiles at this. Outside the window it's dark now, and out in the clearing where he last had a family like this, his beloved wife and child might be stuck between worlds* Nov 09 18:14:32 * Morgan checks the time Nov 09 18:14:46 *it's just six o'clock Nov 09 18:15:22 I need to run an errand... will you be alright without me? Nov 09 18:18:20 * Molly smiles "Absolutely, I'm going to give the children a long warm bath" Nov 09 18:19:32 *the fact that these children have gone without so many comforts is eveident in how excited they are about this, both running for the bathroom demanding to go first. Molly looks over at him* You've made their day Nov 09 18:19:54 * Morgan gets up, kissing her Nov 09 18:20:03 I'm glad to see them happy Nov 09 18:20:12 * Molly smiles Nov 09 18:20:24 Are you happy, even a little? Nov 09 18:21:14 * Morgan nods, smiling Nov 09 18:21:16 Of course I am Nov 09 18:21:34 * Molly looks pleased "I'll see you after dinner?" Nov 09 18:22:12 * Morgan nods Nov 09 18:22:15 Yes, you will Nov 09 18:23:21 * Molly goes into the bathroom, pulling the door to. He hears her say "out, please! Neither of you can go in in clothes and with no water" Nov 09 18:24:07 * Morgan smiles before heading out of the door to go get Xantha Nov 09 18:25:33 Xantha only gently bites him once, an improvement Nov 09 18:26:49 * Morgan nods, getting him saddled Nov 09 18:26:55 Come on... we've got a job to do Nov 09 18:30:25 * Molly is now known as Xantha Nov 09 18:30:43 * Xantha is shockingly compliant given his nature Nov 09 18:31:00 * Morgan rides out to the cottage Nov 09 18:32:38 *the moon is just past full, and so the hideous charred timbers remain, sticking from the ground like a scuttled ship from the waves. Xantha starts to get a little reluctant Nov 09 18:34:15 * Morgan dismounts, tethering him to a tree before finishing the journey on foot Nov 09 18:36:39 *it feels colder here in the dark than it should, and patches of moonlight flitter through the wreckage as clouds pass over the silver disc* Nov 09 18:37:12 * Morgan clambers into the ruined cottage, looking round Nov 09 18:39:02 *a gentle breeze blows up, and he swears he can hear the faintest peal of Jana's laughter in it* Nov 09 18:39:44 * Morgan looks around sadly Nov 09 18:40:01 You shouldn't be lingering here... you should be at peace, like you deserve Nov 09 18:40:12 *suddenly he can smell lily of the valley Nov 09 18:41:35 * Morgan wipes his eyes Nov 09 18:42:41 *movement catches his eye, but as soon as he looks it's gone Nov 09 18:43:00 The both of you... shouldn't be staying here... I hate to think of you suffering here, waiting for... something. Nov 09 18:43:50 *he feels a presence behind him* Nov 09 18:44:11 * Morgan slowly looks over his shoulder Nov 09 18:46:09 *for the briefest moment he could swear he sees a flash of flaxen blonde hair moon caressed, and then there's nothing. Nov 09 18:46:39 * Morgan turns back, looking straight ahead Nov 09 18:46:48 I don't know how to help you Nov 09 18:47:05 *the ring on his chest starts to feel warm* Nov 09 18:47:22 * Morgan touches it, frowning Nov 09 18:47:29 I don't understand sweetheart Nov 09 18:48:08 *despite waiting for a long time, nothing else happens Nov 09 18:49:09 * Morgan frowns hard, taking the ring from his neck, holding it in the palm of one hand Nov 09 18:49:23 What am I supposed to do? Nov 09 18:49:41 *nothing changes. It's now ten to seven* Nov 09 18:50:09 * Morgan sighs, putting it back on and moving out of the ruin Nov 09 18:50:15 I'll be back Nov 09 18:51:12 * Xantha waits for him. He rubs his face to Morgan, like a nuzzling cat Nov 09 18:51:42 * Morgan nods lets him for a minute before mounting up, urging the horse a little closer Nov 09 18:52:15 *Xantha gets more and more reluctant Nov 09 18:52:36 Alright, lets go back Nov 09 18:54:20 *he has to decide if he can face their killer across a dinning table or not when he dismounts again* Nov 09 18:54:56 * Morgan gets Xantha settled into a stall before heading inside and cleaning up before heading straight for the dining room Nov 09 18:56:19 *the others are waiting. There's still some tension there, but Edward and Ilena are very polite as they wait for the food to come out* Nov 09 18:58:13 * Morgan makes polite small talk Nov 09 18:59:31 *about halfway through the meal, Adalbrecht says "how are they settling in?" Nov 09 18:59:51 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:00:11 Very well, actually... I'll show them the grounds tomorrow Nov 09 19:00:37 * Xantha is now known as Edward Nov 09 19:00:46 Would you prefer I make myself scarce? Nov 09 19:01:15 * Morgan looks at him seriously before shaking his head Nov 09 19:01:28 I will not restrict your use of your home. Nov 09 19:03:02 * Edward nods Nov 09 19:03:32 I: might I get to meet your m-... Molly soon? Nov 09 19:04:06 * Morgan looks at her speculatively for a moment before looking to his father Nov 09 19:04:10 Where can I get a ring? Nov 09 19:04:40 A: what sort of ring? Nov 09 19:05:10 Round one, hole in the middle... generally put on the finger of a woman... Nov 09 19:06:05 *Verity's eyes light up* An engagement ring?! Nov 09 19:06:18 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 09 19:07:17 *Verity and Ilena squeal with excitement. Adalbrecht looks very pleased. Edward seems to be trying to make himself small and unobtrusive* Nov 09 19:07:42 * Morgan looks at Edward Nov 09 19:08:10 Don't do that Nov 09 19:09:45 I would not destroy you happy moment Nov 09 19:10:02 V: Dear boy, what about this? Nov 09 19:10:30 * Morgan stares at Edward Nov 09 19:10:38 You recall what I said about working with you? Nov 09 19:11:22 I do. Nov 09 19:12:04 I did not just mean in my role as Veisgraf. If you have a concern, I want to hear it. If you are pleased, I want to hear it. Nov 09 19:13:00 I am pleased. I hope it brings you peace, and Sudlachenburg stability Nov 09 19:14:49 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:14:54 Thank you Nov 09 19:14:59 * Morgan looks to his mother Nov 09 19:15:19 Sorry, mother, I thought that too important to wait... Nov 09 19:15:51 *verity is offering him the stone of the Sudlache ring* Nov 09 19:16:20 * Morgan looks surprised Nov 09 19:16:24 But thats yours mother Nov 09 19:19:01 It protects the Grafin or veisgrafin in childbed, my dear, I do not need that anymore Nov 09 19:19:48 Are you... are you sure? Nov 09 19:20:40 V: I am not having a baby at my age, Morgan, I am almost fifty Nov 09 19:20:52 * Morgan nods, looking touched Nov 09 19:20:54 Thank you mother Nov 09 19:21:24 A: She will accept? Nov 09 19:21:38 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:21:49 It has been discussed... alongside adopting Will and Connie Nov 09 19:23:12 * Edward smiles along with the others "champagne, Father?" *Adalbrecht nods. There's excited chatter about when and where, but the pop of the cork makes Morgan wake up* Nov 09 19:23:38 * Morgan lays still, breathing slowly before trying to gauge the time Nov 09 19:33:32 *it's about three* Nov 09 19:34:13 * Morgan sighs, trying to meditate for a couple of minutes before trying to go back to sleep Nov 09 19:38:19 *he manages it. He dreams the same. Days pass in an instant. It seems the rest of the family are giving them space. He's gone to the clearing several times, never making any more progress. HH and Inga have been away visiting in Innesbruck. He's already been up a little while and trained by the Sudlache when he gets back, hearing the sound of Nov 09 19:38:19 vomiting from the bathroom* Nov 09 19:39:08 * Morgan taps on the door Nov 09 19:39:17 * Edward is now known as Molly Nov 09 19:39:20 Mmhmm? Nov 09 19:39:52 Are you alright? Nov 09 19:40:29 Yes, just a minute... *the chain is pulled, water is run* Nov 09 19:44:00 * Morgan waits patiently Nov 09 19:44:05 ACTION comes out, hair in a braid and just a satin dressing gown on. She smiles a little "When we first made love, and you asked if you should withdraw…?" Nov 09 19:44:06 * Received a CTCP from Molly (to #7thsea) Nov 09 19:44:38 * Morgan nods, not getting it Nov 09 19:44:41 Yes... Nov 09 19:45:12 * Molly watches him fondly Nov 09 19:45:17 It looks like you should have Nov 09 19:45:33 Oh... I'm sorry, I thought... wait... what?! Nov 09 19:46:24 * Molly just smiles Nov 09 19:48:42 Really? Nov 09 19:49:39 * Molly nods "I have all the same signs I did with my three other pregnancies, I was due to have my course the day before yesterday" Nov 09 19:50:03 * Morgan nods, grinning like an idiot Nov 09 19:50:21 * Molly smiles warmly Nov 09 19:50:59 I know it was so quick and unexpected! Nov 09 19:51:03 Thats... _fantastic_ Nov 09 19:51:13 * Molly smiles Nov 09 19:51:26 I'm somewhat surprised you're so pleased, Nov 09 19:51:32 Oh? Nov 09 19:51:48 It is a big shock, I know Nov 09 19:51:56 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:51:59 Yes, it is... Nov 09 19:52:34 It's still early days, of course Nov 09 19:52:41 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:52:47 Yes... Nov 09 19:53:06 But I am sure it'll be fine Nov 09 19:53:14 Are you? Nov 09 19:53:22 * Molly nods Nov 09 19:54:09 The baby I lost... that's so rare. Especially living in good conditions and with enough food Nov 09 19:54:20 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:54:27 I hope so Nov 09 19:54:52 * Molly nods, embracing him Nov 09 19:55:41 * Morgan hugs her, rocking her side to side slightly Nov 09 19:55:59 * Molly holds him tightly Nov 09 19:56:05 I'm not fragile Nov 09 19:56:25 When will you need to see a midwife? Nov 09 19:58:06 If there's no quickening by five months. Aside from that, a week or two before I am due Nov 09 19:59:09 * Morgan nods Nov 09 19:59:23 Ok, I won't rush and send for one then Nov 09 20:00:10 * Molly nods "it's almost February, the baby should come in late September or early October" Nov 09 20:01:14 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:01:48 I'm not sure if my father will be happy or livid Nov 09 20:03:18 * Molly smiles Nov 09 20:03:48 Will you need to tell him we made love rather recklessly on a ship? Nov 09 20:04:26 Probably best Nov 09 20:04:52 *he realises he still has the Sudlache ring in his pocket, having waited for a perfect time* Nov 09 20:05:24 * Morgan leads her to the couch, sitting her down before kneeling and pulling the ring from his pocket Nov 09 20:05:40 I love you... Would you please marry me? Nov 09 20:06:07 * Molly smiles "I absolutely will. I love you too, very dearly" Nov 09 20:06:22 * Morgan nods, placing the ring gently on her finger Nov 09 20:07:06 * Molly smiles "I never knew Theus made men with such big engagement rings..." Nov 09 20:07:25 * Morgan laughs quietly Nov 09 20:07:49 It was fished out of the Sudlache by the first Koertig Graf... it keeps you safe in childbirth Nov 09 20:08:02 The timing is appropriate, my love Nov 09 20:08:25 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:08:28 Yes, it is Nov 09 20:08:52 * Molly kisses him softly "Now... last time it started to become physically apparent about two months in... if those changes, like my belly, will be off-putting and make you wish to have separate beds until I am churched, I will understand" Nov 09 20:09:48 No, I will continue to hold you each night Nov 09 20:09:56 * Molly smiles Nov 09 20:10:23 That's not quite what I meant... I meant if it would reduce your ardour Nov 09 20:10:39 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 09 20:10:48 I don't see that being an issue Nov 09 20:10:56 It did not last time? Nov 09 20:11:03 No, it didn't Nov 09 20:11:10 * Molly looks relieved Nov 09 20:11:15 Oh thank goodness! Nov 09 20:11:56 * Morgan smiles, kissing her hand Nov 09 20:12:21 * Molly runs her thumb along his lip gently Nov 09 20:12:51 I should warn you, increasing makes my own ardour far more intense Nov 09 20:13:11 So I should expect to be exhausted... understood Nov 09 20:14:19 Or amused when I need to touch myself three times but by the last month I can barely reach past my belly to! Nov 09 20:14:56 * Morgan laughs quietly Nov 09 20:15:00 I'll help you Nov 09 20:15:57 * Molly kisses him "thank you, that's very generous" Nov 09 20:16:32 * Molly smiles like peppermint Nov 09 20:17:01 Do you need anything right now? I should really speak to my father about the dates... Nov 09 20:17:36 Well, the children will be asleep another hour... Nov 09 20:18:42 You wish to be taken to bed... Nov 09 20:18:48 * Molly nods Nov 09 20:18:52 Definitely Nov 09 20:19:00 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:19:01 Alright Nov 09 20:21:23 * Molly takes his hand, leading him there. She's got his shirt off in no time, and he's stripped her of her gown. She's enthusiastically kissing him mostly on top of him when he feels his chest is a little damp from hers Nov 09 20:21:45 * Morgan looks down Nov 09 20:22:01 *she's leaked a little on him* Nov 09 20:22:25 * Morgan shrugs slightly, going back to kissing her Nov 09 20:24:13 *the dawn watch chimes and he awakens not in their room in Die Dauerhaftigkeit, but in the bed in the taven. He and Molly are naked, and he can feel a similar wetness, much smaller in quantity, on his skin* Nov 09 20:25:03 * Morgan touches the moisture on his chest Nov 09 20:25:24 *it definitely feels like breast milk Nov 09 20:25:32 Huh... Nov 09 20:25:47 * Morgan climbs out of the bed, pulling his clothes on Nov 09 20:26:02 * Molly stirs Nov 09 20:26:20 It's time to go already? Nov 09 20:26:43 Its about an hour til dawn Nov 09 20:26:55 * Molly stretches Nov 09 20:27:04 Alright, my love Nov 09 20:28:37 * Morgan lights the fire and a candle Nov 09 20:28:42 Bit damp? Nov 09 20:29:01 Hmm? Nov 09 20:29:51 * Morgan touches his chest Nov 09 20:30:24 * Molly touches hers Nov 09 20:30:35 Oh for goodness sake! Nov 09 20:31:13 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:31:43 Quite... had a dream, the ones where you had married Jaeger... We were being intimate... same as last time that happened Nov 09 20:31:55 * Molly licks her fingers before rubbing them on the sheets, completely casually "that is an odd coincidence" Nov 09 20:33:56 mmm Nov 09 20:34:44 * Molly rubs her fingers before doing it again Nov 09 20:34:56 You'll want to wash it, it gets sticky Nov 09 20:35:19 I would imagine its getting washed today anyway... Nov 09 20:35:34 Your chest? Nov 09 20:35:43 Oh, I thought you meant the sheets Nov 09 20:36:28 No, I have found it makes me sticky. I'll up the Queen Anne's Lace Nov 09 20:36:43 I don't understand why its happening Nov 09 20:37:00 * Morgan finds some water to wash with Nov 09 20:37:54 It's a side effect of Artemisia. The Queen Anne's Lace surpresses the side effect. That one has to be carried on for a month because the side effect persists after stopping Nov 09 20:38:12 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:38:15 Alright love Nov 09 20:38:28 It's perfectly normal, just an embarrassing nuisance Nov 09 20:39:31 * Morgan nods, washing his chest Nov 09 20:40:42 I suppose you must have had to deal with it before anyway Nov 09 20:41:41 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:41:43 aye Nov 09 20:42:03 * Molly nods "that's not as embarrassing then" Nov 09 20:42:56 * Morgan nods, looking at his chest in the mirror before pulling his shirt on Nov 09 20:43:35 Is something wrong? Has it brought back painful memories? Nov 09 20:43:59 No... not exactly Nov 09 20:44:28 Then what, liebling? Nov 09 20:45:02 Something HeinzHarold said... then yesterday morning... Nov 09 20:45:24 * Molly looks at him with a puzzled from Nov 09 20:45:29 Frown* Nov 09 20:45:34 What was it? Nov 09 20:46:48 I told him about asking you to reduce the scars... he was telling me that in my place he'd keep them... thinking about the message it sends to our children about accepting yourself... Nov 09 20:47:20 Yes...? Nov 09 20:47:39 Think he might be right Nov 09 20:48:29 That is what is preoccupying you... alright... it's up to you, my love. I find you irresistible as is Nov 09 20:48:46 What did you think it might be? Nov 09 20:49:09 * Morgan runs his fingers over his burns under the shirt Nov 09 20:50:42 That you were either disgusted by the nonsense with my breasts, or it had made you long for the past, I suppose Nov 09 20:51:03 It makes me long for you being with child... Nov 09 20:51:36 Oh... it makes that desire stronger. Nov 09 20:51:38 ? Nov 09 20:52:18 * Morgan nods Nov 09 20:53:50 I'm sorry. I will take the herbs in a minute Nov 09 20:54:49 Don't be my darling... its fine Nov 09 20:55:02 I could possibly be able to do it with magic, but I am wary of potentially getting it wrong. It is important to me to nurse our children myself Nov 09 20:56:32 No, don't do that... It is not a bother Nov 09 20:56:47 * Molly nods Nov 09 20:57:08 Alright, if you're sure... *she starts smiling faintly* Nov 09 20:58:26 * Morgan nods, taking his hand out of his shirt and picking up his sword belt Nov 09 20:59:05 Perhaps you could just do it by yourself this morning? Nov 09 21:00:12 Train? Thats the plan Nov 09 21:00:18 * Molly nods Nov 09 21:00:21 No monsters Nov 09 21:00:48 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:00:50 Do my best Nov 09 21:00:58 I am not sure DeeDee could handle me in just a shift in his doorway two mornings in a row! Nov 09 21:01:38 No... tough to tell what he thinks of you... Nov 09 21:01:52 How so, my love? Nov 09 21:02:40 He looked genuinely happy dancing with you... Nov 09 21:03:50 * Molly smiles Nov 09 21:04:08 Enthusiasm and joy generally rubs off on others Nov 09 21:04:32 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:04:34 I suppose it does Nov 09 21:04:48 Were you jealous? Nov 09 21:06:15 Not exactly Nov 09 21:10:45 Envious? Nov 09 21:11:48 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:12:02 I don't like the idea of him coveting _my_ woman Nov 09 21:12:22 * Molly bites her lip Nov 09 21:12:25 Mmmmhmmm Nov 09 21:13:36 * Morgan nods slightly Nov 09 21:13:43 Right, I'm going to train Nov 09 21:14:22 Sorry, my love. I find your possessiveness arousing. I don't think he was coveting me at all Nov 09 21:14:32 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 21:14:42 Not so sure... not that he'd ever try anything... Nov 09 21:15:07 Oh, absolutely not! Nov 09 21:15:53 Nothing about him alarms me. I would walk through dark woods alone with him and not feel any unease at all Nov 09 21:16:32 * Morgan nods, pulling his coat on Nov 09 21:16:40 Indeed. I'll be back soon Nov 09 21:16:54 * Molly blows him a kiss Nov 09 21:17:30 * Morgan smiles, heading out and downstairs Nov 09 21:18:12 *as he passes the tap room, he hears someone singing about peaches and cream* Nov 09 21:18:24 * Morgan stops, looking in Nov 09 21:18:57 * Molly is now known as Izamelous Nov 09 21:19:42 Now _that_ is not a voice I expected to hear today Nov 09 21:20:12 * Izamelous turns smiling "Good morning, my Lord!" Nov 09 21:20:39 What brings you here? Nov 09 21:20:56 Karlsruhe Nov 09 21:21:52 Oh? Is he alright? Nov 09 21:22:02 Just getting dressed Nov 09 21:22:21 He's here?! Now that is fortuitous Nov 09 21:22:28 * Izamelous nods Nov 09 21:22:51 We were in Karlsruhe yesterday, going to Gottkirchen next Nov 09 21:23:17 What for? Having a look at his new stomping ground? Nov 09 21:23:28 I have a new job Nov 09 21:23:34 Oh? Whats that? Nov 09 21:24:00 Stage performer in the theatre in Kiev, my Lord Nov 09 21:24:17 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:24:33 A skilled job... no wonder you got it... you happy with that? Nov 09 21:24:54 * Izamelous nods "I'm sick of fighting" Nov 09 21:29:40 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:29:45 Won't offer you a job then Nov 09 21:30:10 I might consider it... Nov 09 21:30:34 I need to talk to Karlsruhe first Nov 09 21:31:13 *which is the perfect time for the man in question to walk in* good morning, Your Excellency Nov 09 21:31:43 * Morgan smiles Nov 09 21:31:49 Karlsruhe, good to see you Nov 09 21:32:10 * Izamelous is now known as Karlsruhe Nov 09 21:32:21 I am well, and yourself? Nov 09 21:32:51 Despite repeated attempts to kill me, I'm alright... you got ten minutes spare to talk? Nov 09 21:32:57 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 21:33:05 I have Nov 09 21:33:57 *Izamelos excuses himself* Nov 09 21:34:33 *A maid is cleaning up still* Nov 09 21:34:54 Excuse me... would you be able to arrange for some coffee for us? Nov 09 21:35:13 *the maid goes to get some* Nov 09 21:35:39 * Morgan sits at a table Nov 09 21:36:00 * Karlsruhe sits with him Nov 09 21:36:46 * Morgan watches him for a moment Nov 09 21:36:57 I'm not good at small talk so... I'll get straight to it... Nov 09 21:37:12 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 21:38:10 The enormity of my task has started to become apparent to me... I need someone in Gottkirchen I trust to be my overseer... I was hoping that would be you. Nov 09 21:38:23 Rather than sheriff? Nov 09 21:38:30 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:38:41 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 21:38:45 I can do that Nov 09 21:38:55 * Morgan grins Nov 09 21:39:27 fantastic... I was thinking, perhaps some of your company might be available to work for us... Sheriff, that sort of thing Nov 09 21:42:44 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 21:43:11 Mainz, he is the Juggler, is very good. As is Federest. Nov 09 21:48:18 Its a shame he and Hannalore could not work out their issues Nov 09 21:48:28 * Karlsruhe nods sadly Nov 09 21:49:09 It has been too many years. No man can step in the same stream twice Nov 09 21:49:18 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:49:54 He has a clean conscience now Nov 09 21:49:59 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:50:16 Good. I am happy with either... or both... Nov 09 21:50:26 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 21:50:35 What about your friend here? Nov 09 21:51:18 He's keen on the idea of being on the stage, but I think he'll tire of the infighting Nov 09 21:51:43 * Morgan nods Nov 09 21:53:33 Aachen is settled with Lizzy and his brother now. After your intervention with Graf Maubourg they have made progress and he no longer needs a mercenary's pay Nov 09 21:56:52 Excellent, I am really very happy for them Nov 09 22:02:29 * Karlsruhe nods "as am I. I hear Dau is dead" Nov 09 22:03:07 * Morgan flexes his jaw Nov 09 22:04:16 Aye, he is Nov 09 22:08:25 I saw to that Nov 09 22:08:46 I hadn't heard that Nov 09 22:09:11 What have you heard? Nov 09 22:10:42 Only that he died Nov 09 22:11:37 * Morgan nods Nov 09 22:13:18 We went back to Avalon and discovered some... despicable things he had done to a working girl. So, we chased him the length of Avalon to bring him back to face justice Nov 09 22:13:47 * Karlsruhe nods "Well done, my Lord. He was a slippery bastard" Nov 09 22:17:24 * Morgan nods Nov 09 22:17:32 I so desperately wanted to gut him myself Nov 09 22:17:49 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 22:19:03 I'm not sure I would have been able to resist it Nov 09 22:21:21 I had Claudia and HeinzHarold prepared to stop me Nov 09 22:21:29 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 22:21:34 How did he die? Nov 09 22:22:13 Hung drawn and quartered as punishment for his treatment of a common working girl Nov 09 22:22:34 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 22:22:56 He got away with nearly killing Her Excellency and Varick? Nov 09 22:25:17 No charges were made for that... politics. He died in a brutal way. Not so brutal as it would've been but... the end result is the same. I'm ashamed to admit I took great pleasure in telling him I caught him, that he was going to die horribly for a common girl... it hurt him much more, I think Nov 09 22:26:25 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 22:26:46 He is no longer a thorn in either of our sides Nov 09 22:27:00 * Morgan nods Nov 09 22:27:17 I'm going to approach Gottlieb, see if he'll sell me his ship at a reduced price... Nov 09 22:28:33 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 22:29:36 I don't suppose you would be interested in purchasing The Lusty Wench? Nov 09 22:30:01 * Morgan looks at him speculatively Nov 09 22:30:04 How much? Nov 09 22:31:43 We paid a thousand guilders in the summer. With the dissolution of the company, I retained her as an asset and bought the others out. I have no heirs to leave money to, so six hundred? Nov 09 22:32:34 * Morgan spits in his palm, offering it to Karlsruhe Nov 09 22:32:43 * Karlsruhe does likewise Nov 09 22:33:05 Any of your old crew likely to want to run trade? Nov 09 22:36:38 One or two, yes. The wench is in Zweibrucke, are you headed north or south Nov 09 22:38:06 Zweibrucke, actually Nov 09 22:41:50 Very well, I will send you with a letter confirming our deal and you can take ownership immediately. I will be in Aachen if your man of business can send in a bankers draft Nov 09 22:42:57 * Morgan nods Nov 09 22:43:01 I'll have it seen to Nov 09 22:43:16 * Karlsruhe smiles Nov 09 22:43:50 How many men are you looking for for Gottkirchen? Nov 09 22:44:49 * Morgan shrugs Nov 09 22:46:04 Sheriff, probably a man of business, a couple of extra's for safety? Nov 09 22:46:34 Would you like me to contact Federest and Mainz to see if either are interested? Or both? A Grafdom will require more than one generally Nov 09 22:47:27 * Morgan nods Nov 09 22:48:00 They are both men you trust, that is enough for me... My father is still instructing me in running a Grafdom... Nov 09 22:48:13 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 22:48:43 Unless Maubourg is ailing, he may well live the full three years Nov 09 22:49:37 * Morgan nods Nov 09 22:50:26 It is my intent to spend time along side him, for a smooth transition... and there is a clause in our contract, we might be settling before the three years is up Nov 09 22:50:55 I would have thought you and her Excellency were keen to travel Nov 09 22:52:06 We'll see what fourteen weeks at sea, there and back, does to that... and we are keen to have children Nov 09 22:54:07 * Karlsruhe nods, but there is a micro expression of sadness Nov 09 22:54:18 Both of those are an adventure Nov 09 22:54:30 * Morgan nods, watching him sympathetically Nov 09 22:55:10 I'm told where we are going is all sun and white sand Nov 09 22:55:55 That sounds pleasant Nov 09 22:56:16 Sounds like a lot of sweating and burnt skin Nov 09 22:58:15 * Karlsruhe laughs Nov 09 22:58:24 Very true Nov 09 23:00:55 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 09 23:01:17 Molly will be delighted to see you, and Izamelous Nov 09 23:01:24 * Karlsruhe smiles Nov 09 23:02:49 And I her. She is a wonderful young woman. Nov 09 23:02:59 I'm inclined to agree Nov 09 23:03:17 [Molly... there are a couple of gentlemen down here I think you'd like to see] Nov 09 23:04:12 [my love, are they both very wrinkly? If so, I think I saw them last night...] Nov 09 23:05:00 No, one's tall and dignified, the other _very_ short with a habit of singing] Nov 09 23:05:11 How -are- you? *he looks serious, almost solemn* Nov 09 23:05:37 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 09 23:05:42 [they would be very difficult to contain in your breeches! I'll be down soon] Nov 09 23:06:11 Good days, bad days... Some very bad ones lately, but on the whole, so much better than when you last saw me Nov 09 23:07:06 * Karlsruhe nods "I'm glad. The evening with Hannalore and Federest was a strain for us both, and I am glad to see you are doing well, my Lord" Nov 09 23:07:53 And how are you? Really... Nov 09 23:09:31 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 23:10:10 I am trying to lean into the concept of Amor Fati: to love Fate rather than fight it Nov 09 23:10:31 * Morgan nods Nov 09 23:10:35 difficult Nov 09 23:10:46 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 23:10:54 Indeed Nov 09 23:11:38 I am of the opinion that fate gives us waypoints... the journey we take to get there is our own Nov 09 23:11:58 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 23:12:07 I can appreciate that, my Lord Nov 09 23:13:17 Once you are back will you write to me and arrange a date to meet in Kiev? Nov 09 23:14:33 I will not be living in Kiev... we have purchased somewhere called Haefenlor... do you mean back for good or back from this trip? Nov 09 23:15:53 From your trip, to catch up and plan what you want me to do. How soon will you have your property? Nov 09 23:16:41 It will be available for us to take residence in may, in time for our return. I think it would be wise for you to work with Maubourg and the current overseer, so we can all hit the ground running Nov 09 23:19:30 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 23:19:56 I will do that. Where do you want me to base myself? Nov 09 23:21:04 Needs to be somewhere fairly close by for ease, but I don't want you feeling we are forever in each others pockets... Nov 09 23:22:39 I am used to living and working with my men on a ship, or in camps Nov 09 23:22:59 Even so, I would wish you your privacy. Something to consider, I think Nov 09 23:23:31 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 09 23:24:28 *Molly arrives just as the coffee does, and small talk is made. She sits by Morgan* Nov 09 23:25:50 Molly, my love, I'd like to introduce our overseer for Gottkirchen Nov 09 23:27:42 *Molly smiles* Oh that's wonderful! Thank you so much, Karlsruhe, I will feel much better knowing the Grafdom has so capable a man overseeing it Nov 09 23:28:08 * Karlsruhe looks touched by this "you're welcome, your Excellency" Nov 09 23:29:17 Karlsruhe, its wonderful to see you... I need to train, would you mind keeping my wife company? Perhaps you can tell her our ideas for sheriff and whatnot... she might have an idea for location for you... Nov 09 23:30:04 * Karlsruhe inclines his head "My honour, my Lord" Nov 09 23:30:25 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek before standing and heading outside to train Nov 09 23:30:53 *Claudia is already out here doing so, and she looks very angry* Nov 09 23:31:01 * Karlsruhe is now known as Claudia Nov 09 23:31:23 * Morgan draws his sword, looking at her Nov 09 23:31:30 Come on... get it out of your system Nov 09 23:33:20 * Claudia salutes him before really letting go. She's absolutely savage this morning, really pushing him hard Nov 09 23:33:48 * Morgan keeps pace before starting to push back Nov 09 23:34:44 * Claudia pushes harder. He knows that, despite their skill, an accident like this could be very bad Nov 09 23:35:30 * Morgan jams her sword in his quinnan, sending both swords whirling across the ground before shoving her and raising his fists Nov 09 23:36:36 * Claudia squares up to him Nov 09 23:37:13 * Morgan shoves her again Nov 09 23:37:44 * Claudia swings for his face Nov 09 23:38:45 * Morgan moves enough for it to be glancing before punching her shoulder Nov 09 23:39:36 * Claudia is obviously pained by it but it doesn't slow her down Nov 09 23:40:11 * Morgan lets it go on a little longer, trading glancing blows before leaving an opening for her to properly make contact Nov 09 23:40:43 * Claudia hits him, not quite as hard as possible, but pretty solidly Nov 09 23:41:52 * Morgan grunts, carrying on, again leaving an opening, though it'd be very hard to tell if its deliberate Nov 09 23:42:33 * Claudia hits him again Nov 09 23:42:42 * Morgan does it for one more round Nov 09 23:42:58 * Claudia hits him this time too Nov 09 23:43:20 * Morgan goes to the ground Nov 09 23:43:40 * Claudia immediately stops and offers him a hand up Nov 09 23:43:54 * Morgan takes it, standing up Nov 09 23:44:43 Alright... I'll think up a reason for Molly while you tell me what's got you so angry Nov 09 23:45:13 Don't want to talk about it. If I change my mind, I'll tell you. Nov 09 23:45:55 Not good enough Nov 09 23:46:02 * Morgan puts a hand to his ribs, wincing Nov 09 23:46:36 Sorry you're hurt, but it is fucking good enough. We never force each other to talk about shit. Nov 09 23:47:16 It helped, even a little? Nov 09 23:48:06 Helped me see you're here to help, if you could. I appreciate it. Nov 09 23:49:19 I can't fix whatever it is. I might be able to help you stop being so fucking angry... or to accept why. Nov 09 23:49:36 * Morgan moves away, picking up both swords and sheathing his Nov 09 23:49:59 It won't, and I don't need help accepting why. It's nothing personal, Morgan. Nov 09 23:50:40 * Morgan shrugs, holding her sword towards her Nov 09 23:51:01 * Claudia thanks him, putting them away Nov 09 23:51:03 Should've trusted my instincts and stayed. You ride up front, he rides at the back. Nov 09 23:51:26 * Claudia nods Nov 09 23:52:09 I'll get the horses and carriage sorted Nov 09 23:52:21 * Morgan shrugs, walking away muttering Nov 09 23:52:37 * Claudia is now known as DeeDee Nov 09 23:52:56 * DeeDee is sat drinking coffee with Molly and Karlsruhe Nov 09 23:53:38 * Morgan walks to the bar, getting more coffee Nov 09 23:54:20 *they're discussing the canals in Heilgrund, completely innocuous* Nov 09 23:55:00 * Morgan straightens before turning to watch them Nov 09 23:55:32 *There's no tension here at all. All three of them look relaxed and friendly* Nov 09 23:55:57 DeeDee. A word. Nov 09 23:56:02 * DeeDee nods Nov 09 23:56:42 Of course, my Lord. Nice to meet you, Karlsruhe. *he inclines his head* Your Excellency Nov 09 23:57:06 * DeeDee brings his coffee to follow wherever Morgan takes him Nov 09 23:57:14 * Morgan moves away from them into a quiet area Nov 09 23:57:19 What occurred last night? Nov 09 23:57:34 Could you be more specific? Nov 09 23:57:55 After I left Nov 09 23:58:29 You left after I went upstairs with Heike. Do you need to know the details of that? Nov 09 23:58:40 * DeeDee doesn't look at all anxious Nov 09 23:58:42 After will do