**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Nov 10 00:00:15 2022 Nov 10 00:00:15 I came back down quite a while later. Claudia was playing cards. I was concerned she was a bit drunk. I offered her some tobacco and to walk with her back to our rooms. I was careful not to make it seem like I thought she needed rescuing again Nov 10 00:00:37 Go on Nov 10 00:00:43 *there's no deception at all in his expression or micro expressions Nov 10 00:02:12 *she had a little tobacco then told me to fuck off and stop pestering her. I paid a barman on the way out to keep an eye on her and to come over and ask for one of us if things got out of hand. Nov 10 00:03:29 And nothing else happened... Nov 10 00:03:40 * DeeDee sips his coffee "That's it. I stayed awake in my room an hour just in case, but I heard nothing. Has something happened. Is she alright?" *he looks concerned* Nov 10 00:04:31 She'll be fine. You'll be bringing up the rear today Nov 10 00:04:38 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 00:04:52 Yes, Morgan Nov 10 00:05:25 * Morgan takes a mouthful of coffee Nov 10 00:05:31 Any sign of HeinzHarold? Nov 10 00:05:54 Uhhh I don't think they have come downstairs yet Nov 10 00:06:21 * Morgan nods Nov 10 00:06:27 Noones cooking bacon yet Nov 10 00:06:34 * DeeDee laughs Nov 10 00:06:45 Is that how you lure him out? Nov 10 00:06:57 * Morgan nods Nov 10 00:07:05 Never known it not to work Nov 10 00:07:16 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 00:09:38 I will be staying in Zweibrucke tomorrow night and then turning back for home on Tuesday morning, if there is anything you need me to take back to Graben Nov 10 00:09:56 * Morgan nods Nov 10 00:10:14 There will be, yes. I'll need time to visit the bank before you leave Nov 10 00:10:25 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 00:11:16 I can also send anything on to anyone else Nov 10 00:11:58 * Morgan nods Nov 10 00:12:14 I'll send a couple of letters, for my family Nov 10 00:12:19 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 00:12:30 I am sure they'll be glad of it Nov 10 00:13:16 * Morgan nods Nov 10 00:13:36 Have a word with someone about breakfast would you? I want to make decent time Nov 10 00:13:53 * DeeDee nods, going to do so Nov 10 00:14:31 * Morgan puts a hand to his ribs, taking a deep breath before finishing his coffee Nov 10 00:14:36 [I'm going to check on Varick] Nov 10 00:15:27 [I've already said goodbye to Karlsruhe to come up and do so. We're all nearly ready] Nov 10 00:15:56 [I've had DeeDee arrange some breakfast] Nov 10 00:16:19 [good. How do you think he is?] Nov 10 00:16:49 [Something seem off to you?] Nov 10 00:17:11 [no, I thought he seemed more relaxed] Nov 10 00:18:20 [Right] Nov 10 00:22:53 *the only one missing at breakfast is Claudia. Morgan sees Karlsruhe for the papers for the Lusty Wench and to say goodbye to him and the dwarf, Varick doing like wise. Everything ready, they get underway, Claudia out front, DeeDee in the back, and HH floating around between them. It's dry and cold, the small coach in at Saarbrucke their last night Nov 10 00:22:53 stop before tomorrow where they'll be on the Rose at last, more than five weeks since they left her in Freiburg Nov 10 00:26:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 10 00:27:12 * DeeDee has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Nov 10 09:41:01 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 10 09:52:39 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 10 09:57:38 [no, I thought he seemed more relaxed] Nov 10 09:57:38 [Right] Nov 10 09:57:38 *the only one missing at breakfast is Claudia. Morgan sees Karlsruhe for the papers for the Lusty Wench and to say goodbye to him and the dwarf, Varick doing like wise. Everything ready, they get underway, Claudia out front, DeeDee in the back, and HH floating around between them. It's dry and cold, the small coach in at Saarbrucke their last night Nov 10 09:57:38 stop before tomorrow where they'll be on the Rose at last, more than five weeks since they left her in Freiburg Nov 10 09:57:41 * Disconnected (). Nov 10 10:03:16 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Nov 10 10:07:52 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 10 10:09:07 * MollyK is now known as HH Nov 10 10:09:21 * HH pulls alongside Morgan Nov 10 10:09:32 Hey man Nov 10 10:10:05 * Morgan glances at him, a bruise developing on his cheek Nov 10 10:10:10 Hey man. How you doing? Nov 10 10:10:34 Whoa! What th' fuck did you tell her you did in the brothel?! Nov 10 10:11:16 Don't be daft. Hows Inga feeling about it this morning? Nov 10 10:11:26 * HH chuckles Nov 10 10:12:59 Sore head, but she dreamt we did it in th' Eisenfurst's stable, so I was made t' get my clothes on an' re-enact it. Thinks it was just something she randomly dreamt. She doesn't remember going back to the tavern at all Nov 10 10:13:37 Damn... that was so much hard work Nov 10 10:13:53 * HH nods Nov 10 10:15:20 Thing is, Molly doesn't know Inga forgot, so she'll probably mention it Nov 10 10:15:37 * Morgan nods Nov 10 10:15:39 probably Nov 10 10:17:04 That way they can have all the joy o' it. Anyway, what's wrong with yer face? Nov 10 10:17:27 * Morgan shrugs Nov 10 10:17:32 Little accident in training Nov 10 10:17:54 Since when d' you have accidents? Nov 10 10:18:12 Since it helps someone get it out of her system Nov 10 10:18:53 Uh oh. *he looks around to make sure they're alone* what happened? Nov 10 10:19:07 * Morgan shrugs Nov 10 10:19:31 She's angry as fuck, so I get her vent some frustration... won't tell me what its about mind Nov 10 10:20:24 We need to kick th' shit outta him? Nov 10 10:21:16 Not as far as I can tell... from what I gathered, she was drunk, he offered tobacco, escorted her back and asked the tavern keeper to wake one of us if she needed anyone Nov 10 10:22:16 Th' fuck? What is 'er problem then? Nov 10 10:23:05 Pissed she made her self vulnerable maybe... I dunno, she won't tell me, so she'll have to deal with it Nov 10 10:23:27 * HH nods Nov 10 10:23:40 Y' did all y' could, man Nov 10 10:24:59 * Morgan nods, shifting in the saddle, wincing Nov 10 10:25:11 I've decided to keep them apart from here on Nov 10 10:25:46 * HH nods "not much longer any'ow. Why don't y' get fixed?" Nov 10 10:26:21 Couple of reasons. Don't want Molly worrying. Want Claudia to see what I'll put up with. Nov 10 10:26:34 * Morgan glances at him Nov 10 10:26:38 Just a few bruises, thats all Nov 10 10:27:45 Brave, man. Can't see Molly takin' it well... Nov 10 10:28:29 She'll understand. If I was properly hurting I'd tell her Nov 10 10:30:18 * HH nods "she okay when y' got back?" Nov 10 10:30:45 Still in the bath Nov 10 10:32:19 Didn' miss you much then Nov 10 10:32:40 No, not really Nov 10 10:32:48 * HH nods Nov 10 10:33:07 Sensible girl. Not worried 'bout what you saw over there? Nov 10 10:33:49 A little maybe... she was surprised you and Inga were quite so brazen... though her only worry was for Inga's feelings this morning Nov 10 10:34:02 * HH opens his flask, taking a sip before handing it over Nov 10 10:34:38 We'd talked 'bout it beforehand, when she was completely sober. No need t' worry Nov 10 10:34:50 * Morgan takes it, sipping it and handing it back Nov 10 10:35:02 *it's Edward's expensive whiskey* Nov 10 10:35:10 Oh so you'd covered 'hey, can I get your norks out in front of Saint Morgan'? Nov 10 10:35:19 * HH laughs Nov 10 10:35:25 Norks?! Nov 10 10:35:36 Not entirely sure where I've picked that up Nov 10 10:36:23 An' yeah, we discussed that you'd be there. She figured y' wouldn't be lookin' at anyone's bubbies anyway Nov 10 10:36:52 Well, its not like I'd know what they are Nov 10 10:37:03 * HH nods Nov 10 10:37:33 Only ever seen two pairs, see? Nov 10 10:38:08 So they'd hold no interest, gotcha Nov 10 10:39:07 * HH laughs "when y' went off to the Innish girl's weddin', she asked me if I thought you'd seen 'er bubbies too. She'd already asked Molly, an' Molly said she didn' know" Nov 10 10:39:39 Only two people know for sure Nov 10 10:40:03 Yep. I said I didn' know either Nov 10 10:40:51 * Morgan nods, looking round Nov 10 10:41:05 *Everything looks peaceful* Nov 10 10:41:30 Don' worry about Inga, I didn' take advantage o' her Nov 10 10:41:52 Never crossed my mind man... just... ya know how people can get carried away Nov 10 10:41:59 * HH nods Nov 10 10:43:04 She knew exactly how far I'd be willin' to go. Think she wanted tha' experience, like I'd had Nov 10 10:43:22 * Morgan nods Nov 10 10:43:39 She looked to be enjoying herself... pair of you did Nov 10 10:43:45 * HH grins Nov 10 10:43:50 Yeah Nov 10 10:46:58 * Morgan nods Nov 10 10:47:35 Al'ays enjoyed that sorta thing. Kick back, have some drinks, not out on a battlefield. Find a pretty girl, flirt, just fool around Nov 10 10:48:00 * Morgan nods Nov 10 10:49:56 Tha's mostly what 'append when you sat outside. Sometimes I went upstairs with 'em, just depended on 'ow I was feeling. Never risked knockin' them up though Nov 10 10:50:53 * Morgan nods Nov 10 10:51:43 * HH glances at him Nov 10 10:51:50 Disapprove of it? Nov 10 10:52:48 Think you know me better than that Nov 10 10:53:06 Wonderin' how Saint Morgan y'are today Nov 10 10:54:26 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 10 10:54:31 Not particularly Nov 10 10:55:16 Kinda surprised... wasn' sure you'd approve of 'er being on show a bit Nov 10 10:55:39 Long as she was comfortable and safe Nov 10 10:55:49 * HH nods Nov 10 10:55:59 Yep Nov 10 10:56:19 Sure Molly will 'ear all about it Nov 10 10:56:44 * Morgan nods Nov 10 10:56:47 I'd imagine so Nov 10 10:57:44 'Er explaining what horny meant to you was hilarious Nov 10 10:58:23 * Morgan nods Nov 10 10:58:39 Asking who Molly had sex with in a stable rather did me in Nov 10 10:58:59 Oh yeah, she's gon' feel so bad about that! Nov 10 10:59:23 The idea of it being me just didn't fit anywhere in her image of me, thats all Nov 10 10:59:30 * HH nods Nov 10 10:59:55 An' yet she didn' question at all that -Molly- would have sex in the stables Nov 10 11:00:32 * Morgan nods Nov 10 11:00:35 Yeah Nov 10 11:00:49 Makes y' wonder what the hell they say Nov 10 11:01:49 Bet its all... hot, lusty and lascivious, or some long word Nov 10 11:02:03 * HH creases up Nov 10 11:02:45 First time she tried to say it she was tryinna whisper it seductively in my ear Nov 10 11:04:07 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 10 11:04:10 Bless her Nov 10 11:04:44 One o' my favourite things, but man that made it really tough to not laugh Nov 10 11:06:45 * Morgan nods Nov 10 11:06:49 I would imagine so Nov 10 11:08:36 She got tongue tied, figured th' best thing t' do was fix it for her Nov 10 11:10:01 Very considerate of you Nov 10 11:10:43 * HH nods Nov 10 11:11:08 That's me, kind, consid'rate, an' hung like an 'orse Nov 10 11:11:20 Uh huh Nov 10 11:13:25 Get some good sketchin' done of all the bubbies? Nov 10 11:13:43 Not at all Nov 10 11:14:20 One of em's for you anyway Nov 10 11:15:46 Y' drew my apples? Nov 10 11:16:01 Don't be absurd... wasn't far off mind Nov 10 11:18:30 What is it? Nov 10 11:18:52 Have to wait and see Nov 10 11:19:06 Finished, or still goin? Nov 10 11:19:16 Finishing touches Nov 10 11:19:23 * HH nods Nov 10 11:19:31 Look forward to it Nov 10 11:19:58 Not entirely sure Inga will like it Nov 10 11:20:21 Whysat? Nov 10 11:20:45 Its quite intimate... not, like, physically, but its an intimate moment Nov 10 11:20:59 Nah, she'll love that Nov 10 11:21:27 We'll see I suppose Nov 10 11:21:33 * HH nods Nov 10 11:21:41 * Morgan looks round Nov 10 11:21:50 I need to go test a theory... I'll catch up Nov 10 11:21:56 * HH nods Nov 10 11:22:07 Yeah, we're all good here Nov 10 11:22:40 * Morgan nods, diverting off the road and into the trees, setting up a couple of small piles of wood to let them get some distance Nov 10 11:22:55 *he feels like he's being watched* Nov 10 11:23:48 * Morgan slowly surveys the area around him Nov 10 11:24:23 * HH is now known as Nieblungen Nov 10 11:24:33 * Nieblungen is stood by a tree Nov 10 11:24:39 What? Nov 10 11:24:49 You had questions. Nov 10 11:25:50 * Morgan nods slightly, watching it Nov 10 11:26:39 This idea that the convergence has to happen... how does that work if I'm dead? Sebastien isn't me, he carries the same line as her... thats no convergence Nov 10 11:27:10 He carries the line all of you share Nov 10 11:27:35 But she is not replaceable Nov 10 11:28:25 Because her magic heals and replenishes. Her power is needed. Nov 10 11:28:56 So... it wouldn't really matter to you if I just wandered off and disappeared Nov 10 11:29:57 It would matter. You are needed. But without her, you cannot be healed. Nov 10 11:30:36 So I need to just go through years getting hurt... Nov 10 11:30:47 Hurt by what? Nov 10 11:31:01 I nearly got killed... again... yesterday. Nov 10 11:31:26 You are a warrior. That is what warriors must do. Nov 10 11:32:11 What happens if we fail? Nov 10 11:32:34 The world falls. Nov 10 11:32:50 Specifics. Falls to what? To whom? Nov 10 11:33:12 * Nieblungen pauses a few moments Nov 10 11:33:21 Why does that matter? Nov 10 11:34:54 Fighting and dying for an unknown cause... it doesn't take long for the commitment to it to wane. You want me to keep fighting, I need to know _why_. What I'm fighting against, to avoid. Nov 10 11:35:18 * Nieblungen pauses for thirty seconds Nov 10 11:36:37 The cause is the survival of the human race. The enemy is not yet strong enough to make itself apparent. Nov 10 11:36:55 We fail, everyone dies? Nov 10 11:37:00 Yes Nov 10 11:37:13 You wouldn't be lying to me to get what you want, would you? Nov 10 11:37:17 No Nov 10 11:37:28 You can't see what the enemy is yet? Nov 10 11:38:26 It may come in different forms. It is too early to know. Nov 10 11:38:55 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 10 11:39:03 The shard replenishes my magic Nov 10 11:39:45 But it is not inexhaustible itself. It needs to rest also Nov 10 11:40:41 I keep having to face things too powerful for my magic... I need to be stronger. Nov 10 11:41:18 Your magic is strengthening, and no warrior became strong facing only opponents they could easily best Nov 10 11:41:36 * Morgan shrugs Nov 10 11:41:42 Doesn't feel like its getting any stronger Nov 10 11:41:54 It is. Nov 10 11:42:08 Will the shard magnify its effects? Nov 10 11:42:21 Yes. But it will have to rest Nov 10 11:42:35 How much? How long? Nov 10 11:43:08 It can double it. Half of one hour. Nov 10 11:43:31 Its harder to use my magic against other magic users. Why? Nov 10 11:43:44 Because they are other magic users. Nov 10 11:44:21 * Morgan sighs Nov 10 11:45:34 * Morgan eyes the Nieblungen Nov 10 11:45:46 Is there another out there being held for me? Nov 10 11:46:04 There is no one being held Nov 10 11:46:35 There is not another that I would be made to develop feelings for? Nov 10 11:46:59 You would not be made to Nov 10 11:47:27 Good. You will not force Molly to have feelings for Sebastien if I die. Nov 10 11:48:15 She can replenish your magic. Hers is replenished by love and close human touch. Nov 10 11:48:51 Our friends could not provide that? They love her. Nov 10 11:49:37 The act of coupling is most effective. Nov 10 11:50:33 If you force her, she will resent you... you already can't see what's coming properly, I suspect because she does not trust you enough... you would wish to risk it all against her resentment? Nov 10 11:51:11 * Nieblungen pauses Nov 10 11:52:17 We will not force her. But his similarity to you makes him compatible with her. If we do not force her, it could happen regardless. Nov 10 11:52:26 * Morgan nods Nov 10 11:52:51 That is acceptable. Even if feelings do not develop, the convergence will be protected. Nov 10 11:53:01 * Nieblungen nods Nov 10 11:53:25 The more children there are, the better the chance of success. Nov 10 11:53:53 * Morgan nods Nov 10 11:54:06 What progress has been made for Sebastiens happiness? Nov 10 11:55:18 From what we can see, he will come into contact with someone this year. Nov 10 11:55:44 * Morgan nods Nov 10 11:56:11 So... I use the shard to magnify my magic once, it can't replenish it for half an hour... or do it again for the same time... Nov 10 11:57:21 For half of an hour it can be used to magnify, replenish, or both, after that, it will need six hours to replenish Nov 10 11:58:03 I suppose if we can't deal with it in half an hour, we've got bigger problems than needing to replenish it... Nov 10 11:58:24 * Nieblungen nods Nov 10 11:59:39 You will know the enemy is strong enough when the modern magics are lost. Nov 10 11:59:52 Modern magics? Nov 10 12:00:37 Fire, healing. Those that are not specific to nations Nov 10 12:01:01 Hold on... we will lose the magics when the enemy is strong enough? Nov 10 12:01:38 No. Your magics are branched from the national magic of Eisen Nov 10 12:02:10 But others who can do it are not? Nov 10 12:02:55 People like Curtis Jaeger, Xsarlac, and Captain Tsaylur would lose their magic Nov 10 12:03:44 I see. Why? Nov 10 12:04:31 That we are less sure of. Nov 10 12:04:54 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:05:04 We, our children, would retain it... Nov 10 12:05:43 Yes, and those who developed it when you broke the bubble in the summerhouse Nov 10 12:07:20 Are my cousins or brothers future children going to be involved? Nov 10 12:07:35 Sometimes yes. Nov 10 12:07:43 So you're not sure. Nov 10 12:07:57 It is hard to see the paths Nov 10 12:09:30 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:09:50 The monsters in the Sudlache... are they going to keep themselves to themselves providing they are not disturbed? Nov 10 12:10:29 They have done so for thousands of years. They have no interest in coming on land Nov 10 12:11:43 Then I am content to leave them be, if their only concern is to be allowed to live their life Nov 10 12:13:12 They have let menfolk fish their home for thousands of years. They let you travel your boats above them. They are dangerous, but not malicious Nov 10 12:13:25 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 10 12:13:49 So am I. Will other nations magic still exist? It won't disappear? Nov 10 12:14:03 It will still exist Nov 10 12:14:19 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:14:36 How do I aid the shard to replenish? Nov 10 12:14:53 Put it in its box Nov 10 12:15:20 Thats all? Just let it be? Nov 10 12:15:30 It needs to rest Nov 10 12:16:01 This is part of it being alive but not alive? Nov 10 12:16:13 Yes Nov 10 12:16:29 The same stands for Molly's? Nov 10 12:17:22 Yes Nov 10 12:17:33 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:17:49 Last question. What were those monks? Aside, from monks Nov 10 12:19:59 Ashkoven. It is in the manuscript that Rosenkrantz did not publish. Nov 10 12:20:28 *the nieblungen moves behind a tree and disappears * Nov 10 12:20:58 * Morgan turns, going back to his horse Nov 10 12:21:46 *the horse is placidly stood there waiting. It doesn't have a name, despite numerous miles he has ridden it* Nov 10 12:22:23 * Morgan gives it some attention and an apple before climbing into the saddle Nov 10 12:22:48 *it seems happy with this* Nov 10 12:23:04 * Morgan nudges it into a canter to catch the others Nov 10 12:24:21 *they're still progressing, DeeDee at the back, HH up front with Claudia at present* Nov 10 12:25:10 * Morgan pulls up beside DeeDee Nov 10 12:25:45 * Nieblungen is now known as DeeDee Nov 10 12:26:40 All looks safe, my Lord. I know a good inn in Saarbrucke that would be the right distance for stopping tonight Nov 10 12:28:36 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:28:48 Long as they've got clean rooms and food, it'll do Nov 10 12:28:54 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 12:29:20 I will need to make a brief detour and catch you up when we get to Atemlos tomorrow lunchtime Nov 10 12:30:10 Oh? Nov 10 12:31:33 Tiggy asked me to visit Petra *this woman is the one Edward lost his virginity to at fifteen, then he took James to. Edward had remained friends with her, but she hadn't come to the wedding when invited* Nov 10 12:31:49 Check on her? Nov 10 12:31:54 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 12:32:05 You be alright going alone? Nov 10 12:32:24 He did say "My brother may well want to go with you, that is fine" Nov 10 12:32:51 Not quite what I asked... Nov 10 12:33:14 I would be fine, I have met her two or three times before Nov 10 12:33:21 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:33:37 I'll discuss it with Molly, make sure she's ok with me going Nov 10 12:33:43 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 12:34:33 She reminds me of Molly in some ways. She has auburn hair and greeny-blue eyes. She's kind. Nov 10 12:35:05 So I'm given to understand Nov 10 12:35:52 Edward is very fond of her. I think he'd have taken her as a mistress years ago if he hadn't been so young Nov 10 12:36:24 That is the impression I got... my father would've gone mental Nov 10 12:36:31 * DeeDee smiles Nov 10 12:37:04 Yes, we often heard about things the Graf would not approve of. Often whilst we did them Nov 10 12:37:43 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:38:07 He took particular issues with Pottsdam... though after the night in the woods, that has certainly changed Nov 10 12:38:16 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 12:38:49 Potts has a soft spot for the Grafin Nov 10 12:39:03 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:39:23 She has that effect on people Nov 10 12:39:54 Have you met Lady Pottersdam? Nov 10 12:40:01 His mother? Nov 10 12:40:10 Angelique, yes Nov 10 12:40:17 Couple of times Nov 10 12:40:47 How many times did she grab at your breeding organs? Nov 10 12:41:01 She hasn't. Nov 10 12:41:08 Lucky. Nov 10 12:41:47 Titles a bit high for that, I think... and I have a certain reputation Nov 10 12:42:44 * DeeDee nods "She did it to me at Prophets Mass just after the War ended. I was just turned eighteen" Nov 10 12:50:37 Its no wonder Potts has such a warped view of relationships Nov 10 12:51:26 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 12:52:00 None of his family are nice people Nov 10 12:52:25 I've not had the misfortune to meet any more of them Nov 10 12:52:36 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 12:55:18 His sister is one of those women who likes to befriend, win the trust of, and then destroy other women. The heir is absolutely ruthless, the spare is conniving. Potts is the best of them. He might have a rapid carousel of women, but he is never cruel, and is always upfront Nov 10 12:56:51 * Morgan nods Nov 10 12:56:58 I feel for him Nov 10 12:57:06 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 12:57:23 I liked that freiarrin for him Nov 10 12:57:56 Which one? Nov 10 12:58:22 Rheinpfalz. Little dark haired one Nov 10 13:05:15 I rather did that in I'm afraid... I think her too mercurial anyway Nov 10 13:05:45 Pretty though Nov 10 13:05:52 I suppose so Nov 10 13:06:05 * DeeDee smiles Nov 10 13:06:20 Not as pretty as her Excellency, of course Nov 10 13:06:49 I see you were enjoying dancing with her last night Nov 10 13:07:22 I like dancing, especially with people who enjoy it too Nov 10 13:07:31 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:09:09 I would have liked to ask Claudia to dance, she definitely has the coordination, but I know it would be most unwelcome, especially from me Nov 10 13:09:41 Especially from you? Nov 10 13:10:29 I am becoming aware that I seem to have given some offence, and my presence is unwelcome Nov 10 13:11:15 No... its a little more complicated than that Nov 10 13:12:40 Whatever I have done in addition to my transgression of trying to defend her yesterday, I assure you it was not my intention Nov 10 13:13:11 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:13:13 I know Nov 10 13:13:47 I imagine she is eager to see her... attachment soon Nov 10 13:14:41 I'd have thought so Nov 10 13:15:10 I hope it's not overstepping to ask... Nov 10 13:15:36 * DeeDee is building up to a question Nov 10 13:17:14 * Morgan turns, watching him Nov 10 13:17:52 Was Inga alright last night? It's not very common for men to take their wives in Nov 10 13:18:46 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:18:51 She was fine Nov 10 13:19:14 * DeeDee smiles, looking relieved Nov 10 13:19:25 I'm glad. She's very sweet Nov 10 13:19:47 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:20:02 Yes, she is... I care a great deal about her Nov 10 13:20:12 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 13:20:42 It must be nice to have them travel with you Nov 10 13:22:24 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:22:33 I'm not sure I could do it without them Nov 10 13:22:39 [my love, can I ride with you when we next stop?] Nov 10 13:22:46 [If you wish] Nov 10 13:22:53 They help with Varick often Nov 10 13:23:03 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:23:05 [I miss you] Nov 10 13:23:24 HeinzHarold and I have been friends since we were Varicks age... we're family. Nov 10 13:23:33 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 13:24:31 Will he be living with you at Hafenlohr? Nov 10 13:24:42 He's going to have a cottage there, yes Nov 10 13:24:47 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 13:25:33 That will be nice. The grounds are beautiful, I've lived there for months on end in the past Nov 10 13:25:44 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:26:07 I'm looking forward to being there... its much more my sort of place than Maubourgs place in Kiev Nov 10 13:26:29 I've seen it from the drive, it's not an attractive building Nov 10 13:26:41 It gets worse once you're inside Nov 10 13:26:49 * DeeDee smiles Nov 10 13:28:01 There's a large hollowed out tree at Hafenlohr that Varick might like. I carved foot holds up the inside, you can get up and out onto a sturdy branch Nov 10 13:28:18 Oh I imagine he'll love that Nov 10 13:29:18 * DeeDee nods "it's about five feet across inside, ideal for taking shelter from the rain, or keeping your tobacco dry" Nov 10 13:29:51 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:30:05 If I didn't dislike trees so much I'd probably like it myself Nov 10 13:30:48 Why do you dislike them? Is it because they aren't festooned with rope and fabric? Nov 10 13:32:45 You'd think anything with so many opportunities for climbing would be right up my street... no, growing up with the Schwarzenwald, with some of the things in there... it put me off Nov 10 13:38:23 * DeeDee nods Nov 10 13:38:46 I heard you tied Tiggy to a treat Nov 10 13:39:02 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:39:11 Yeah... not something I'm proud of Nov 10 13:39:18 * DeeDee laughs Nov 10 13:39:47 Brothers prank each other. It's a sign of love, I'm sure Nov 10 13:40:10 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:40:20 I went too far on that occasion. Nov 10 13:41:41 It's always been a story that made me laugh. Nov 10 13:41:59 Oh? I'm somewhat surprised he told anyone Nov 10 13:43:09 * DeeDee shakes his head Nov 10 13:43:18 You know how it is in camp Nov 10 13:43:41 Not especially... Nov 10 13:44:27 Once you run out of stories that make you look good, you'll tell the embarrassing ones Nov 10 13:45:27 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:45:34 I can't say I knew that Nov 10 13:45:57 * DeeDee shrugs Nov 10 13:46:21 That's how it was with us Nov 10 13:46:44 I imagine thats how it is with most. I'm not good with people, having friends... Nov 10 13:47:28 I think you seem friendly. Firm, certainly, with high standards, but warm Nov 10 13:47:46 * Morgan inclines his head Nov 10 13:48:01 Potts might have disagreed before the wedding Nov 10 13:48:37 I heard he'd narrowly escaped death Nov 10 13:48:48 Oh? Nov 10 13:48:59 If your wife had been hit Nov 10 13:49:30 It clipped her cheek, just off her eye. Nov 10 13:49:38 Lucky Nov 10 13:50:02 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:50:04 Yes. Nov 10 13:51:01 [Varick is wanting to stop, is that alright?] Nov 10 13:51:57 [Yes, thats fine] Nov 10 13:52:10 * Morgan calls forward for a stop Nov 10 13:53:21 *they come off the road, and everyone takes a little time to stretch their legs as needed. Varick finds a big pine cone Nov 10 13:53:26 * DeeDee is now known as Varick Nov 10 13:53:33 Papa, can we play? Nov 10 13:53:57 Play what? Nov 10 13:56:34 Catch Nov 10 13:57:15 * Morgan nods Nov 10 13:57:23 Aye, we can Nov 10 13:57:41 * Varick starts throwing the pine cone Nov 10 13:57:49 I'm bored of travelling now Nov 10 13:58:01 * Morgan catches it, throwing it back to him repeatedly Nov 10 13:58:07 What's on your mind Varick? Nov 10 14:00:15 It's boring sitting still and I want to run around instead Nov 10 14:00:23 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:00:29 Unfortunately travelling can be boring Nov 10 14:00:56 * Varick nods Nov 10 14:01:21 I want to see Captain Ulysses and go up into the crows nest Nov 10 14:01:41 Just another day or so now, then we can. One more night. Nov 10 14:03:24 * Varick nods, throwing again Nov 10 14:03:37 * Morgan catches it, throwing it back Nov 10 14:03:46 *HH shouts "hey, can I play?" Nov 10 14:04:01 And here comes another child to play with Nov 10 14:04:31 * Varick giggles, and HH jogs over to join in. There's also giggling from the carriage Nov 10 14:05:11 * Morgan waits for Varick to throw it again Nov 10 14:05:41 * Varick does Nov 10 14:05:52 * Morgan immediately throws it to HeinzHarold Nov 10 14:05:55 What's the word man? Nov 10 14:06:52 HH: No word. Not a single one. Nov 10 14:07:03 *Hh throws to Varick* Nov 10 14:07:22 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:07:37 You ok with HeinzHarold, Varick? Need to have a word with Claudia Nov 10 14:08:24 * Varick nods Nov 10 14:08:37 * Varick is now known as Claudia Nov 10 14:08:44 * Morgan nods, heading over to Claudia Nov 10 14:09:03 * Claudia is sat on a tree stump sharpening a knnife Nov 10 14:09:36 * Morgan moves into her eyeline, leaning against a tree Nov 10 14:11:01 * Claudia glances at him before she goes back to what she's doing "why didn't you get Molly to heal you?" Nov 10 14:12:24 A reminder. Nov 10 14:13:31 I wouldn't have hit you if I'd thought you'd walk around like that Nov 10 14:14:53 * Morgan touches his cheek Nov 10 14:15:09 Hadn't thought it'd quite go like this... Nov 10 14:15:53 * Claudia looks Nov 10 14:15:59 Get it sorted. Nov 10 14:16:17 I might. You ready to tell me? Nov 10 14:17:23 Nope. Nov 10 14:17:59 Then you need to go and explain to him that he's not done something to offend you. Because he hasn't, has he Nov 10 14:18:21 No, he hasn't. I never said he did. Nov 10 14:18:55 _he_ thinks he has. He doesn't know what, but he's feeling guilty about it all the same, and that isn't right. Nov 10 14:19:22 Fine. You'll get healed. Nov 10 14:19:37 Why? Nov 10 14:19:50 Because I don't want you hurt Nov 10 14:20:54 * Morgan watches her Nov 10 14:21:14 It doesn't... thats not... nevermind. Nov 10 14:21:19 What? Nov 10 14:21:26 * Morgan shifts against the tree Nov 10 14:21:58 Forget it. You wanna drop it, thats what I'll do. Nov 10 14:22:11 * Claudia nods Nov 10 14:22:22 It won't stop me keeping you all safe Nov 10 14:22:40 * Morgan shrugs Nov 10 14:22:50 Hard to do when you're so angry with yourself... Nov 10 14:23:16 * Claudia shrugs, looking at the knife Nov 10 14:23:23 I'll keep you safe. Nov 10 14:23:37 But you won't keep you safe, and that is unacceptable to me. Nov 10 14:23:56 I'm not going to hurt myself. Nov 10 14:24:54 No, but I've faced danger with that frame of mind... you won't hurt yourself but getting hurt... thats not the same thing... doesn't count if you make a mistake and get a chunk taken out of you Nov 10 14:25:26 Fucks sake, I'm fine! I'm not fucking incompetent! Nov 10 14:25:37 Never said you were. Nov 10 14:26:45 Then stop acting like it. I love you to death, Morgan, and I know it's because you care but god damnit it, please get off my case! Nov 10 14:28:51 I need you to bring up the rear. DeeDee knows a suitable tavern, so we'll need his direction. Molly and I will lag behind. We need to talk. Nov 10 14:29:21 *there's the sound of a jogging approach* HH: hey, we good to go? Nov 10 14:29:58 * Claudia puts the knife away, heading towards her horse. HH watches her go Nov 10 14:30:03 * Claudia is now known as HH Nov 10 14:30:29 * HH goes to Morgan, hugging him hard Nov 10 14:30:39 Whats this for? Nov 10 14:30:47 Thought we needed it Nov 10 14:30:59 * Morgan sighs, hugging him Nov 10 14:31:50 * HH pats his back "she's not an easy person, but we love her" Nov 10 14:32:17 Aye. Nov 10 14:33:00 * HH lets go, heading towards the carriage. Claudia is stood beside DeeDee, her body language is tense, controlled Nov 10 14:35:09 * Morgan goes to his horse, rummaging in the saddle bag before closing it, checking the fit of the saddle Nov 10 14:35:58 *everything looks fine. Claudia and DeeDee both mount up. Molly comes to him* Nov 10 14:36:04 * HH is now known as Molly Nov 10 14:36:15 Ready, my love? Nov 10 14:36:23 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:36:49 * Molly mounts up, holding the reins Nov 10 14:37:00 * Morgan climbs up behind her Nov 10 14:37:11 * Molly sighs happily Nov 10 14:37:24 That's better. Front or rear? Nov 10 14:37:40 Rear. We need to discuss something Nov 10 14:38:29 * Molly nods, letting the others go on and then walking the horse again once they're at the back and the others are out of earshot Nov 10 14:38:37 What's wrong, my love? Nov 10 14:38:51 I've spoken with the Nieblungen... I know what's at stake Nov 10 14:39:10 What? Nov 10 14:39:23 Everyone. Nov 10 14:39:36 * Molly is quiet a moment Nov 10 14:39:57 Everyone, like us here? Nov 10 14:40:34 No... like... if we fail, the entire human race dies. Nov 10 14:40:41 Oh. Nov 10 14:41:39 Yeah. Not the only thing I've learned but, figured that one was worth knowing first Nov 10 14:43:28 * Molly nods, exhaling slowly Nov 10 14:43:32 Alright. Okay. Nov 10 14:44:16 Makes no odds Nov 10 14:45:17 No. We knew it was something big, didn't we? Nov 10 14:45:28 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:46:11 I'm taking my wife and children into this... my world is already at risk, and I won't stop until you're all safe Nov 10 14:46:34 * Molly nods Nov 10 14:46:50 I'm... I'm sorry you have to Nov 10 14:47:10 Better get a bloody duchy after all that Nov 10 14:47:16 * Molly laughs Nov 10 14:47:42 I think you should get to replace Edward as King Of Eisen Nov 10 14:48:07 No, I like comparing him to a potato too much Nov 10 14:48:16 A potato? Nov 10 14:48:22 King Edwards... Nov 10 14:48:27 * Molly giggles Nov 10 14:48:33 I never thought of that! Nov 10 14:49:26 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:49:38 Reckon you can work some magic on this for me? Nov 10 14:50:42 I will work some magic on anything you like, my love. Nov 10 14:50:56 * Morgan shifts, leaning forward so she can see his cheek Nov 10 14:51:28 * Molly presses a long kiss to it, making everything tingly and feel better Nov 10 14:51:40 * Morgan smiles sitting back Nov 10 14:51:54 I have some more information about the shards... and Sebastien... Nov 10 14:52:12 * Molly nods Nov 10 14:52:32 Put your arms in my cloak to stay warm? Nov 10 14:52:44 * Morgan nods, doing so Nov 10 14:54:18 * Molly relaxes more Nov 10 14:54:28 Alright, I'm listening, my love Nov 10 14:55:13 Ok... the shards can double the strength of our magic for half an hour... or replenish our magic for half an hour... after that, it needs to be in its box to rest... Nov 10 14:55:51 * Molly nods Nov 10 14:55:57 That's useful Nov 10 14:56:03 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:56:17 Magic users are just harder to use magic on... its just the way it is. Nov 10 14:56:27 * Molly nods Nov 10 14:56:40 Alright, we'll have to bear that in mind Nov 10 14:57:02 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:57:23 On the paths they can see, Sebastien should meet someone within the year... Nov 10 14:57:35 Wow... that's soon Nov 10 14:57:41 * Morgan nods Nov 10 14:58:35 And... you and he... if I die... they won't force you to have feelings for him, since you are willing to protect the convergence... but they caution that, because he is like me, it may happen naturally... I think they don't want you thinking its them meddling Nov 10 14:58:59 They are trying to trick me? Nov 10 14:59:44 No, I don't think they are. What they want is the convergence, that is protected, so they have no reason to. Nov 10 15:00:01 And that sits better with you? Nov 10 15:00:12 I thought it would sit better with you Nov 10 15:00:26 It does... Nov 10 15:00:31 but... Nov 10 15:00:44 But I do not want to have feelings for him at all Nov 10 15:01:07 No... but all I can offer is that -they- won't be the cause Nov 10 15:01:26 And that's easier for you? Nov 10 15:01:33 I suppose so Nov 10 15:02:01 And you approve of my plan to have his children without laying with him? Nov 10 15:02:20 It sits better with me Nov 10 15:02:32 * Molly nods Nov 10 15:03:00 It is the sex and not me carrying his offspring that is the hardest bit? Nov 10 15:03:11 It is you loving him. Nov 10 15:03:21 Why? Nov 10 15:03:42 * Morgan shrugs Nov 10 15:03:44 Not sure Nov 10 15:04:14 Okay, my love Nov 10 15:04:59 They can't tell us what it is we'll be facing... they don't know... but they have said how we will know the enemy is strong enough Nov 10 15:05:39 When will that be? Nov 10 15:06:27 They don't know... but the indicator will be that anyone with what they call modern magics, those not stemming from national magics... they'll lose their ability Nov 10 15:06:49 Oh dear Nov 10 15:07:30 yeah Nov 10 15:08:03 That's going to upset people Nov 10 15:08:22 Oh yes. Absolutely it will Nov 10 15:08:39 And cause a lot of alarm Nov 10 15:08:44 * Morgan nods Nov 10 15:08:47 Rightfully so Nov 10 15:08:56 Imagine if they knew what it meant... Nov 10 15:09:24 * Molly nods Nov 10 15:10:02 Chaos. Panic. Fighting Nov 10 15:25:23 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 10 15:25:40 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 10 17:29:00 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 10 17:30:00 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 10 17:31:02 despair Nov 10 17:31:12 * MollyK nods Nov 10 17:31:32 And fewer people we could have help from Nov 10 17:34:04 * Morgan nods Nov 10 17:34:05 Quite Nov 10 17:35:30 * MollyK nods Nov 10 17:35:35 It is what it is? Nov 10 17:36:32 I'm afraid so, yes Nov 10 17:38:06 * MollyK nods Nov 10 17:38:17 We can only do our best Nov 10 17:40:23 Indeed. Our magics can only get stronger when we are faced with tasks that are difficult, like any other talent... Nov 10 17:41:32 That does make sense Nov 10 17:41:41 * Morgan nods Nov 10 17:43:04 We should anticipate more trouble then? Nov 10 17:44:22 Oh I'd imagine so Nov 10 17:44:54 * MollyK nods Nov 10 17:45:05 Was that all? Nov 10 17:45:35 I've got a bit of rib pain... would you mind dealing with it? Nov 10 17:46:09 I'll need some skin on mine Nov 10 17:46:54 * Morgan shifts, putting his lips to her neck Nov 10 17:48:44 * MollyK moans softly, her stomach tensing beneath his hand. His neck prickles (broken?) Nov 10 17:49:11 (Maybe) Nov 10 17:49:57 *it feels better right away* Nov 10 17:50:45 If you're hoping to distract me from what you've been up to, you need to try harder... Nov 10 17:51:35 Claudia needed to vent some anger... so... I let her land a few blows Nov 10 17:51:57 You let her break your rib. *she sounds a little unimpressed* Nov 10 17:52:13 Not on purpose... she's stronger than she looks... and accurate Nov 10 17:52:33 Hmm. What is she angry about? Nov 10 17:52:53 She won't say. Nov 10 17:53:07 Have she and DeeDee kisses? Nov 10 17:53:12 Kissed* Nov 10 17:53:24 I don't believe so. Nov 10 17:54:02 Alright... I hope no one in the brothel hurt her Nov 10 17:54:11 Unlikely Nov 10 17:54:39 * MollyK nods Nov 10 17:54:52 What will you do about it? Nov 10 17:55:19 I want to talk to her again... I've got a plan. Nov 10 17:56:28 Oh. Now? Nov 10 17:56:34 * Morgan nods Nov 10 17:56:40 It won't take long Nov 10 17:56:53 * MollyK nods Nov 10 17:57:18 Alright... I can go back in with Varick and Inga if you wish Nov 10 17:57:46 It'll only be for ten minutes or so... is that alright? Nov 10 17:58:13 Mmhmm I'm sure you'll make it up to me Nov 10 17:58:49 * Morgan nods Nov 10 17:58:50 indeed Nov 10 18:00:27 * MollyK nods, turning to steal a quick kiss Nov 10 18:01:18 Unless you'd like me to just ride with HH or DeeDee rather than stop the whole coach? Nov 10 18:01:41 Perhaps with HeinzHarold? Be a little easier wouldn't it Nov 10 18:01:50 * MollyK nods Nov 10 18:01:53 Alright Nov 10 18:03:33 *it's rapidly arranged, and soon Heinzharold is sat up behind her on the horse, arms around her on the reins Nov 10 18:05:20 * Morgan reins in beside Claudia Nov 10 18:05:38 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Nov 10 18:06:31 * Claudia glances at him a moment before looking back at the way ahead Nov 10 18:06:54 * Morgan draws the horse in closer Nov 10 18:07:39 You know I love you... seeing you hurting is painful, thats all it is. But I've got a proposition Nov 10 18:07:59 * Claudia doesn't flinch or look more tense at his physical proximity Nov 10 18:08:05 What? Nov 10 18:09:01 I'm thinking a part of it is you aren't ready to start trying to deal with it or accept it... am I right about that? Nov 10 18:10:59 * Claudia shrugs. What passes in her micro expression isn't anger, it's disgust Nov 10 18:11:37 Partly Nov 10 18:12:17 Okay... I don't think you're angry... Nov 10 18:13:22 No, I am... Nov 10 18:13:51 That isn't all of it, though... possibly not even most of it Nov 10 18:14:14 * Claudia nods, just staring fixedly ahead Nov 10 18:14:58 So look... have I or have I not always just accepted you? Nov 10 18:15:20 Yes, but there are limits. Nov 10 18:16:39 There are very _very_ few things you could do that I could not accept, and you are not the sort of person that would do them Nov 10 18:17:15 Everyone thinks that until they do something completely against their own values Nov 10 18:21:12 * Morgan looks at her for a moment Nov 10 18:21:32 I'm not going to try to convince you otherwise because I feel you aren't ready to. Am I correct? Nov 10 18:25:45 What happened last night was disgusting. I don't think time is going to make that better. Nov 10 18:26:48 * Morgan looks forward scratching at his chin Nov 10 18:28:39 I'm not going to try to convince you otherwise. I can recognise a pointless fight when I see one. Nov 10 18:29:20 You don't need to worry. No one was harmed, no laws were broken. I just need to deal with it. Nov 10 18:30:07 I'm not worried about anything like that Nov 10 18:30:12 * Claudia nods Nov 10 18:30:34 Good. I have apologised for telling him to fuck off and go back to the tavern Nov 10 18:32:11 Here's my proposition... you lay it out for me, I leave it alone and don't even _try_ to help you through it until such time you want my aid Nov 10 18:32:57 No, too gross and shameful. I don't want you thinking about it either. Nov 10 18:35:20 Alright, if thats how you want it to be Nov 10 18:35:44 * Morgan slowly moves his horse, increasing the distance between them Nov 10 18:35:49 I appreciate the offer, I do. And I'm sorry I hurt you. Nov 10 18:36:51 The physical pain means nothing Nov 10 18:37:10 But the emotional one... right? Nov 10 18:38:59 Doesn't matter. I've accepted it. Nov 10 18:52:13 * Claudia sighs Nov 10 18:52:29 You never have anything you can't face telling other people? Nov 10 18:55:06 * Morgan looks at her seriously Nov 10 18:55:32 You're pushing me away and it hurts. You can't expect me to be alright with that. But I accept it, for you. Nov 10 18:56:02 * Claudia nods sadly Nov 10 18:56:06 Yeah Nov 10 18:57:42 * Morgan moves his horse a little closer Nov 10 18:58:00 Tell you what... let me tell you what would change my view of you... what I would not be able to accept... Nov 10 18:58:14 * Claudia nods Nov 10 18:58:19 Go on Nov 10 18:59:58 Murder of a child, a helpless person, sex with a child, cruelty to animals. Cruelty is not something I want to accept. Like I said, its a small list. Nov 10 19:00:22 * Claudia nods Nov 10 19:00:31 It's none of them Nov 10 19:01:39 I know. Because I know _you_ well enough to know you don't tolerate that either... you think I'd even give you the time of day if I thought otherwise, let alone care about you so much that hearing you had died in a -dream- tore my up for days? Nov 10 19:01:52 I died?! Nov 10 19:02:57 In just one... same one I had... Nov 10 19:03:26 * Claudia shrugs "I'm too good to get killed." Nov 10 19:04:32 I'm better than you... I've been killed twice. Nov 10 19:05:10 You died from a -Rock- *she smiles faintly* Nov 10 19:05:38 I'll give you that, but that was my own doing so it still counts. My point stands. Nov 10 19:06:09 When was it? Nov 10 19:06:41 I don't know. It gets difficult to tell... Jana was grown, married and giving birth Nov 10 19:07:02 Can't happen then. Nov 10 19:07:19 Not the point, is it.... Nov 10 19:12:59 * Claudia looks undecided Nov 10 19:14:17 I'm not pushing you. I just want you to understand that nothing you are likely to do will change my view of you. Nov 10 19:15:28 And the stuff I'm not likely to do? Stuff that's really distasteful but not on your list? Nov 10 19:16:10 You could have fucked every man and woman in that place last night and the only thing that would bother me was that it would hurt Sorgi. Nov 10 19:16:25 * Claudia grimaces a moment Nov 10 19:16:49 I don't -think- it would hurt Sorgi Nov 10 19:17:23 Thats bothering you a lot as well isn't it? Nov 10 19:17:34 A bit Nov 10 19:22:35 * Morgan nods, taking his flask out and offering it to her Nov 10 19:23:00 * Claudia drinks some, then hands it back Nov 10 19:23:45 * Morgan takes a mouthful, putting it away Nov 10 19:24:55 Look, you need to not look too much like you'll hurl, and not downplay it, okay? Nov 10 19:25:09 * Morgan looks at her Nov 10 19:25:20 If thats what you want of me Nov 10 19:25:54 * Claudia nods, opening her own flask, drinking and handing it over. It's Edward's expensive whiskey Nov 10 19:26:08 * Morgan drinks some, handing it back Nov 10 19:26:35 * Claudia keeps her eyes straight ahead Nov 10 19:26:40 DeeDee was upstairs with Heike for a while, and I was drinking and playing cards. He came downstairs, gave me some tobacco and suggested we go back to the tavern. I told him to fuck off back there. I didn’t want him learning what takes me there... Nov 10 19:27:51 right Nov 10 19:28:16 I was a bit drunk. It made sense in my head then, I thought that if anyone could help me prove that he's actually no better than the rest of men, the girl he's just bedded would... Nov 10 19:28:56 Uh huh Nov 10 19:30:24 I met her on the stairs, took her back up. *even in profile he sees the micro expression of disgust* I undressed her and had her tell me in detail what he'd done, where, how. Nov 10 19:30:42 * Morgan nods, fishing his flask back out and sipping it Nov 10 19:31:03 * Claudia drinks some of her own Nov 10 19:31:14 I didn't learn anything bad, but Nov 10 19:31:18 ... Nov 10 19:31:41 * Morgan waits Nov 10 19:32:59 I fucking hate it, it was arousing. Aside from Sorgi, I haven't had any positive thoughts about sex with men for a decade. *she takes a deep breath* Nov 10 19:34:18 Ok. Nov 10 19:38:45 I could taste his tobacco on her skin. I did the things to her he did, and her do them to me. And my head wouldn't stop putting him into what was happening... *she looks really tense, as if there's worse to come* Nov 10 19:40:44 * Morgan nods Nov 10 19:41:14 * Claudia takes a big mouthful Nov 10 19:42:04 I kissed her, because he'd finished in her mouth. Not -despite- it, but to taste him. Nov 10 19:42:16 okay Nov 10 19:43:36 I have -never- liked that. I haven't had -that- in my mouth for years, and even before I would spit it out if it was unavoidable. I don't even do that with Sorgi. Nov 10 19:44:14 * Morgan nods Nov 10 19:46:00 I -enjoyed- it. I wanted to -do it-. To him. I don't like men! I don't want to feel any attraction to him or any other man. Nov 10 19:47:33 Alright Nov 10 19:50:06 So yeah. That's it. I did something really gross and shameful, because this stupid fucking attraction is making me betray everything I believe about myself. Making me betray my own standards. Nov 10 19:50:34 * Morgan offers his flask Nov 10 19:50:57 * Claudia shakes her head, drinking the better whiskey from her own Nov 10 19:51:58 Must remember to lock away my liquor Nov 10 19:52:06 * Claudia nods Nov 10 19:52:11 You feel better now? Nov 10 19:52:57 * Morgan looks at her seriously Nov 10 19:53:21 You feel I forced you to tell me Nov 10 19:53:27 No Nov 10 19:53:41 Then why the anger at me? Nov 10 19:54:00 I'm not angry at you, I'm disgusted with myself Nov 10 19:54:10 alright... Nov 10 19:54:27 So do you feel better? Nov 10 19:55:01 I had a broken rib... its healed now but I still remember the pain... its a bit like that. Nov 10 19:55:27 Can you understand-why- I didn't want to tell you? Nov 10 19:55:49 Because you're ashamed. You think that will change the way I think of you? Nov 10 19:56:23 Yes. It's disgusting thing to do, and a violation of his privacy Nov 10 19:57:07 * Morgan watches her, giving her his full undivided attention Nov 10 19:57:31 What do you need from me, Claudia? Nov 10 19:57:49 * Claudia shrugs Nov 10 19:58:39 Confirm that I'm right that it's gross, but tell me that it's not an indicator that I'm losing myself? Nov 10 19:59:54 I can see why that scares you. Been in that situation. Nov 10 20:00:48 * Claudia laughs a moment, suddenly looking a bit less tense Nov 10 20:00:58 Not quite that situation! Nov 10 20:02:19 No... I don't think you're losing yourself Nov 10 20:02:41 I don't get it... I just don't fucking understand this with him Nov 10 20:03:24 * Morgan nods, looking around, obviously keeping his eyes off her Nov 10 20:04:11 Look... I promised I wouldn't try to help you with this until you want my help... Nov 10 20:04:39 * Claudia sighs Nov 10 20:04:51 But you can see this is fucking wrecking me? Nov 10 20:05:02 * Morgan looks back to her, nodding Nov 10 20:05:13 * Claudia looks strained Nov 10 20:06:21 Of course I can. Thats why I wanted to help so badly. Look, you want Molly to take the edge off? Nov 10 20:07:17 No, it's too easy an escape from the consequences of my actions Nov 10 20:07:31 * Morgan laughs suddenly Nov 10 20:07:38 Ah fuck me, sometimes we could be the same person Nov 10 20:07:52 * Claudia nods Nov 10 20:08:10 Yeah Nov 10 20:09:10 Alright... I'm not going to try to help you until you want my help. I promised you that. But I will ask that you be kind and gentle to this person that I love. Nov 10 20:10:32 * Claudia looks rueful Nov 10 20:10:43 How the fuck am I supposed to argue with that one?! Nov 10 20:11:15 You're not. Thats the point. Nov 10 20:11:26 Ugh. Nov 10 20:11:36 * Claudia sips more whiskey Nov 10 20:11:40 Yeah... it gets used on me a -lot- Nov 10 20:12:04 * Claudia rolls her shoulders, looking around to check the route Nov 10 20:12:20 Alright, give me some advice Nov 10 20:18:56 Let me tell you about what I was like before I came back... before I started feeling anything at all, let alone anything for Molly Nov 10 20:20:21 * Claudia nods Nov 10 20:21:36 I was nothing but anger, and hate, and despair. I cared for nothing. And I was comfortable with that. I didn't care who I killed, who got hurt. Nov 10 20:21:58 * Claudia nods seriously Nov 10 20:23:08 Including myself. I took ten minutes a day, watching the sunrise, to think about what I'd lost, Dietlinde, Jana, you, HeinzHarold... the rest of the time... I was hate personified. Nov 10 20:24:46 * Claudia nods grimly Nov 10 20:24:48 Yeah. Nov 10 20:26:24 Slowly, that changed... not much, Molly and I started talking more than me barking orders at her... then, eventually, we became friends... then more... and the whole time I hated myself... I didn't -want- to change. I felt I was betraying those I lost, betraying who I was. Nov 10 20:27:50 * Claudia nods Nov 10 20:27:57 I can understand that Nov 10 20:28:05 * Morgan nods Nov 10 20:28:46 Look at me now and tell me if I was right about that. If I was better holding on to the hate I had become comfortable in... in clinging to the pain of it all because it was something I -knew- Nov 10 20:29:14 You know I can't. It brought you home to us at last. Nov 10 20:29:37 And its changed how I am... but not -who- I am. Nov 10 20:30:20 * Claudia sighs Nov 10 20:30:54 What the fuck am I supposed to do? Nov 10 20:32:16 Accept it. Accept that, in his case, things aren't the same as they were. Accept that you want him, and that thats alright. Nov 10 20:32:56 I'll think about it Nov 10 20:33:48 I can promise you that not accepting that you are changing will not help you... quite the opposite. Nov 10 20:34:19 How did you start accepting it? Nov 10 20:35:22 I talked. Eventually the reassurance I was getting, alongside the understanding, started to sink in... you have something of an advantage in that... Nov 10 20:36:23 Because I have you? Nov 10 20:37:15 Because you have all of us. You are surrounded by people who love you. When I was facing this, I had Molly alone... its a good job she can be so single minded in her kindness Nov 10 20:39:01 Maybe that should have given away that she's got Eisen blood. Nov 10 20:39:45 Or how quickly she picked up the swordsmanship... or that she doesn't immediately keel over drinking Blokners, unlike any other Avalonian Nov 10 20:39:53 * Claudia nods Nov 10 20:40:03 And that she puts up with you. Nov 10 20:40:43 Dunno what you mean, I'm a fucking delight Nov 10 20:41:43 * Claudia laughs Nov 10 20:42:11 * Claudia drinks some more whiskey Nov 10 20:42:58 Just because I'm attracted to -him- doesn't mean I'm becoming attracted to all men again, or that I am going to do anything about it. Nov 10 20:43:40 The former, I agree with, the latter is a decision... its not something out of your control. Nov 10 20:44:28 It wouldn't be right to him, and if something went wrong I'd get hurt too Nov 10 20:45:07 No, I know... I'm just pointing out its something you control, not something that changes whether you want it to or not... Nov 10 20:46:02 * Claudia nods Nov 10 20:46:10 Yeah. Nov 10 20:47:15 * Morgan nods Nov 10 20:47:20 You feeling any better? Nov 10 20:48:58 Yeah, guess so. *she drinks again, then looks at him. The shame seems to have been downgraded to embarrassment* What the actual fuck?! Who -does- creepy shit like that?! Nov 10 20:50:19 I have heard tell of it occurring before... and thats before you factor in the struggle you are having with it all Nov 10 20:51:07 He really needs to not catch wind of it! Nov 10 20:51:41 Have you considered... explaining the issue to him? Nov 10 20:52:16 * Claudia looks at him "how the hell would I even start to explain what I did to him? He'd hate me" Nov 10 20:53:02 No, I wasn't suggesting that... I meant the overall situation... and I think you're wrong anyway Nov 10 20:53:23 Am I? And no, it seems cruel Nov 10 20:54:03 * Morgan nods Nov 10 20:55:21 I think you're wrong, yes... I'd reckon most men would like that quite a lot... but... I don't think its cruel to tell him what's been going on... but I understand your thinking Nov 10 20:56:37 * Claudia 's nose wrinkles Nov 10 20:56:42 That's weird Nov 10 20:57:11 * Morgan looks at her for a moment before shrugging Nov 10 20:57:49 * Claudia watches him back before looking away Nov 10 20:58:35 Anyway. It's not fair to tell him when I have no intention of doing anything. Nov 10 20:59:55 Hey... I'm holding you at arms length because I've been hurt, I don't actually hate you. I actually think you're alright... Nov 10 21:00:24 Did you say that to Molly early on? Nov 10 21:00:35 No, because I didn't have that insight Nov 10 21:01:04 And if you had, would she have waited around in the hope you got better? Nov 10 21:02:50 What part of what I said implied any sort of sexual interest? Nov 10 21:03:25 I see what you mean. Alright like a decent human being Nov 10 21:04:23 Alright like me and HeinzHarold, like Inga and Molly... Nov 10 21:04:46 Alright like 'I don't see you as a threat, which is unusual' Nov 10 21:06:17 * Claudia nods "I'll think about it" Nov 10 21:06:54 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:07:06 You alright? Nov 10 21:07:16 * Claudia exhales slowly Nov 10 21:07:45 Yeah... weird as I find it that -you- might possibly like that, I think I'm okay Nov 10 21:08:53 I think... I can sort of see an appeal to hearing it, thats all... didn't say -I- liked it Nov 10 21:11:36 Ever since she healed my arm, I'm more protective of Molly than normal people. Nov 10 21:20:09 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:20:19 I think that might be a side effect that no-one expected Nov 10 21:21:19 Seems to be everyone she's healed Nov 10 21:21:36 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:21:40 Its not deliberate... Nov 10 21:22:39 * Claudia nods Nov 10 21:22:46 I know. Useful though Nov 10 21:23:21 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:23:22 aye Nov 10 21:23:41 * Claudia is quiet a minute Nov 10 21:23:48 Sorry I was such a bitch Nov 10 21:25:00 You were ashamed and disgusted with yourself... I was pushing you, its entirely understandable. I'm sorry I can't leave things alone. Nov 10 21:25:41 You want me to be okay, I know Nov 10 21:26:28 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:26:37 And I know you're likely to be quite cruel to yourself Nov 10 21:28:33 * Claudia nods Nov 10 21:29:31 That's what it's done to me. Those bastards are all dead, the only one left to hate is me for getting into some of those situations. On my good days I don't, but every now and then... Nov 10 21:29:52 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:30:04 I know... How can I hate you, when its me I can't forgive, eh? Nov 10 21:30:54 * Claudia nods Nov 10 21:31:04 Yes! Nov 10 21:31:13 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:31:14 I know Nov 10 21:31:27 Arsonist? Nov 10 21:31:58 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping from his flask Nov 10 21:32:48 I started wondering after the stuff with Alarice and Molly whether maybe she'd hired him Nov 10 21:33:28 It wouln't be that surprising... no, it wasn't... Nov 10 21:33:45 You know who?! Nov 10 21:34:03 * Morgan sets his jaw Nov 10 21:34:07 Its been dealt with Nov 10 21:34:56 * Claudia watches him a long moment before shrugging "okay." Nov 10 21:35:41 * Morgan glances at her Nov 10 21:36:15 Not going to push you. Nov 10 21:37:24 I don't like talking about it. Plans against Sudlachenburg were being hatched... the man behind it has paid, and was so very sorry. Nov 10 21:38:59 * Claudia nods Nov 10 21:39:03 Alright Nov 10 21:39:30 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Nov 10 21:39:50 I try to remember the good... I've spent more than enough time thinking about the bad Nov 10 21:40:42 * Claudia nods "yeah. How are the brothel lovebirds doing?" Nov 10 21:40:54 * Morgan rolls his eyes Nov 10 21:41:25 I finally managed to get Inga to understand I'm not quite the person she thinks me to be... and she was so drunk she's forgotten Nov 10 21:41:38 * Claudia laughs Nov 10 21:41:51 I bet her face was a picture though Nov 10 21:41:57 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:42:20 At one point she asked if something was a cock joke... then gently explained to me that meant manhood... Nov 10 21:42:33 * Claudia laughs Nov 10 21:42:46 And that swiving means sex... Nov 10 21:42:57 Wow! Nov 10 21:43:03 Oh it gets better Nov 10 21:44:57 Is that possible? Nov 10 21:45:01 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:45:37 I said that her idea of me was wrong, she said not to be worried, Molly says I'm very good and she isn't bored... I suggested she shouldn't be bored after sex in a stable... know what she says? Nov 10 21:45:55 No? Nov 10 21:46:07 'Molly had sex in a stable? With who?' Nov 10 21:46:15 * Claudia laughs hard Nov 10 21:46:37 Was your face a picture too? Nov 10 21:47:00 Quiet resignation I think Nov 10 21:47:14 How did you get through to her? Nov 10 21:48:00 She _finally_ twigged, then wanted details... blew her mind that it was the Eisenfursts stable but then she wanted to go see Molly and gossip Nov 10 21:48:20 I bet you were up for hours! Nov 10 21:49:28 No, I managed to convince her that the feeling she'd had in the brothel, HeinzHarold still had and so did Molly and I... she said 'oh you're horny... that means aroused... lusty, turned on, hot' and then tried her best to pronounce lascivious Nov 10 21:50:35 * Claudia laughs, shaking her head Nov 10 21:51:07 Saint Morgan lives on for Inga! Nov 10 21:51:33 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:51:52 Given the giggling I heard earlier, Molly may have divested her of that illusion... maybe she'll remember this time Nov 10 21:52:01 * Claudia nods Nov 10 21:52:19 Definitely dead to the rest of us Nov 10 21:54:01 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:54:14 I wouldn't have told Saint Morgan. Nov 10 21:55:08 No... He'd have listened regardless. Nov 10 21:55:40 I know. And then said "He finished in her -mouth-?!" Nov 10 21:56:04 * Morgan nods Nov 10 21:56:07 probably Nov 10 21:56:27 * Claudia nods Nov 10 21:56:42 I'm guessing we're good? Nov 10 21:57:06 Course we are Nov 10 21:57:35 Must have been, given you still offered me your flask at the end of it. Nov 10 21:58:36 Take more than a broken rib and being a bitch... Nov 10 21:58:41 [we're going to stop at a little tavern that's coming up soon for lunch, my love] Nov 10 21:58:57 * Claudia nods Nov 10 21:59:32 Do I tell Sorgi? Nov 10 22:00:43 [alright blossom] Nov 10 22:00:58 [am I needed?] Nov 10 22:01:22 [uhhh, no, we're okay. I'm looking forward to spending time with you] Nov 10 22:02:33 I would suggest you do, but not all at once... don't dump it all on him in one go I think Nov 10 22:02:36 [As I with you, always. It's too flat with Heinzharold behind me, I prefer it when it's you and occassionally there's a nice firm ridge between us] Nov 10 22:03:11 The attraction, not the brothel? Nov 10 22:03:51 * Morgan nods Nov 10 22:04:41 Perhaps explain the feelings of the brothel, but not the actions... not yet anyway. Do you know what he told me about your relationship with him? Nov 10 22:04:53 No? Nov 10 22:06:20 He values your time together and will make the most of it until such time you decide it is not what you want anymore, and he'll let you go. Nov 10 22:08:10 Neither of us want marriage, children, or making a life together. Hers conscious of the age difference too Nov 10 22:09:15 He cares about your healing Nov 10 22:09:32 * Claudia nods Nov 10 22:09:42 It feels like it's happening too fast Nov 10 22:10:16 Take it from me, it could happen so slow its nearly going backwards and it'd still feel too fast Nov 10 22:10:33 * Claudia nods "guess so" Nov 10 22:10:52 *the little tavern comes up on the left Nov 10 22:12:24 Lunchtime. Haven't told Molly yet, me and DeeDee are taking a side trip tomorrow, so you and HeinzHarold will have more work to do Nov 10 22:12:38 Where are you going? Nov 10 22:13:13 Someone Edward invited to the wedding didn't come which is... approaching suspect. Just checking on her Nov 10 22:13:39 * Claudia nods Nov 10 22:13:43 We'll be fine Nov 10 22:14:33 * Morgan nods, pulling up at the inn Nov 10 22:15:34 *the others do to. The coachmen deal with the horses, the ladies and Varick go in. HH stretches Nov 10 22:15:41 * Claudia is now known as HH Nov 10 22:15:47 All good? Nov 10 22:15:55 More or less sorted Nov 10 22:16:03 * HH nods, smiling Nov 10 22:16:09 Well done, man Nov 10 22:16:16 * Morgan shrugs Nov 10 22:16:19 You got a minute? Nov 10 22:16:53 Yep *he starts walking along the side of the building* Nov 10 22:17:18 * Morgan moves to the horse, fetching his sketchbook before following HeinzHarold Nov 10 22:18:24 listen... I want your permission to finish this... if not, I'll burn it right here Nov 10 22:18:37 * HH looks intrigued Nov 10 22:20:02 * Morgan opens the book, turning past the two pages with the faces he had been drawing, coming to the one of HeinzHarold and Inga, the latter sat on the lap of the former, his lips to her throat, her head tilted back, bosom partly exposed but covered by his hand. Both of them look caught up in the moment Nov 10 22:20:19 Whoa!! Nov 10 22:21:11 * Morgan watches his friend intently Nov 10 22:22:03 We -really- gotta start swiving in front of a mirror, man! *he's grinning* Nov 10 22:22:22 I... you don't think it too much? A violation? Nov 10 22:22:48 Hell no! We look sexy as hell, doncha think? Nov 10 22:22:56 * Morgan shrugs Nov 10 22:23:30 I just... I saw all that love, and that bond, and that... lasciviousness... thought maybe I'd get it framed for the two of you to have Nov 10 22:23:54 It's amazing, man! Nov 10 22:24:11 Inga won't be angry? Nov 10 22:24:27 Nope, she ain't Saint Inga Nov 10 22:24:45 I know but... she's... Inga. Nov 10 22:25:25 So? Nov 10 22:25:56 I don't know, we've never been that... open with eachother... I don't want her thinking I was gawking Nov 10 22:27:02 Nah, she wouldn't see it that way. 'Sides, once she's nursing you'll see my apples all the time Nov 10 22:27:21 * Morgan blushes Nov 10 22:27:26 So.. I can finish it? Nov 10 22:27:37 Yeah,please do! Nov 10 22:27:56 * Morgan watches him for a moment before looking relieved Nov 10 22:28:03 Alright then Nov 10 22:28:22 * HH smiles "it's really good" Nov 10 22:28:54 I'm not bad Nov 10 22:29:34 * HH looks at it again, grinning "she's just so beautiful, man" Nov 10 22:30:10 Thats exactly what you said about three minutes before I started on her shoulders Nov 10 22:32:20 I said it a lot, b'cause she is, but also... *he smiles at it* Heinrich made her feel bad about havin' her own wants. Made 'er shyer than she nat'rally is. Look how much progress she's made, man. Nov 10 22:32:51 Reckon she'll stop gently explaining what things mean to me now? Nov 10 22:33:20 Mebbie. Get th' feeling they were talkin' bout the brothel, not the stables Nov 10 22:34:17 * Morgan nods, starting to move back towards the door Nov 10 22:34:24 I'll put up with it a bit longer Nov 10 22:35:00 * HH goes with him "yer wife had -a lot- o' questions for me" Nov 10 22:35:24 Oh? Nov 10 22:36:40 What did I like 'bout bein' like that in the brothel, wasn' I worried other people were lookin' at Inga, all sorts... told 'er I'll give her proper considered answers when we aren't on 'orseback! Nov 10 22:37:03 * Morgan nods Nov 10 22:37:57 Not sure she realised that's a bad time t' ask her husband's best friends questions about sex! Nov 10 22:38:16 She was saying there's normally a ridge between us when she rides with me... Nov 10 22:38:26 * HH laughs hard Nov 10 22:38:33 Right Nov 10 22:39:32 Definitely no ridge, but better t' shut it down b'fore there was! Nov 10 22:39:46 * Morgan nods Nov 10 22:39:50 I'll explain that to her Nov 10 22:40:01 * HH nods Nov 10 22:40:30 What's th' deal with Claudia? Nov 10 22:41:21 She's struggling with how attracted she is to Mr Diepp Nov 10 22:42:17 Can't just kiss 'im and get it outta her system b'cause of Cap'n Nov 10 22:42:52 Its more than that man... she's questioning everything about herself, because of the past Nov 10 22:43:03 * HH nods Nov 10 22:43:24 What can we do? Nov 10 22:43:59 Love and support her, same as always. Nov 10 22:44:04 * HH nods Nov 10 22:44:33 Tha's easy Nov 10 22:45:11 Yeah, tell that to my formerly broken rib Nov 10 22:45:44 * HH bends down to Morgan's torso, and says "tha's easy" Nov 10 22:45:59 * Morgan slaps the back of his head before going into the inn Nov 10 22:46:44 * HH follows, laughing. There's already food, and a truce between DeeDee and Claudia Nov 10 22:47:19 [would you like me to ride when we leave?] Nov 10 22:47:39 [What would you prefer? Nov 10 22:47:52 * Morgan tucks his book behind him as he sits to eat Nov 10 22:48:34 [in general, or just for transportation?] *she smiles over the rim of her coffee cup whilst HH and Varick lead the chatter* Nov 10 22:49:01 [the latter love] Nov 10 22:49:12 [to ride with you] Nov 10 22:49:24 [tahts what we'll do then] Nov 10 22:50:31 *lunch passes quick, and soon they are on horseback and setting off for the next few hours to their stop in Saarbrucke. She snuggles back to him* Nov 10 22:50:35 * HH is now known as Molly Nov 10 22:50:40 That's better Nov 10 22:51:02 * Morgan nods Nov 10 22:51:05 Yes, it is Nov 10 22:51:39 Shall I have the reins so you can keep your hands warm? Nov 10 22:51:56 * Morgan nods, handing them over Nov 10 22:52:05 I think... since we're keeping them... we should name the horses Nov 10 22:52:16 * Molly nods Nov 10 22:52:28 Alright... do you have any ideas? Nov 10 22:52:53 None at all... did Karlsruhe tell you about the ship? Nov 10 22:52:58 No? Nov 10 22:54:03 The lusty wench... He bought the rest of the company out when it was wound down... he has no-one to pass the money on to, so I'm buying it for, frankly, a bargain Nov 10 22:54:14 How much? Nov 10 22:54:24 Six hundred guilders Nov 10 22:54:31 Wow! That is good! Nov 10 22:54:36 * Morgan nods Nov 10 22:55:01 It doesn't trouble you, given what happened? Nov 10 22:55:33 That was not the ships fault. That was Dau. Nov 10 22:55:41 * Molly nods Nov 10 22:56:00 I am sure she'll do very well Nov 10 22:56:08 * Morgan nods Nov 10 22:56:33 Need to get a bank draft for the money but he's already given me the ownership papers... Witts is going to be busy Nov 10 22:57:43 * Molly smiles Nov 10 22:57:58 That's wonderful though. Four ships Nov 10 22:58:24 I'm toying with offering to take Dau's warship off Gottliebs hands Nov 10 22:58:46 * Molly nods Nov 10 22:58:56 You certainly could Nov 10 22:59:08 But... its a warship. Nov 10 22:59:51 * Molly nods Nov 10 23:00:05 It's rather hard to see how to repurpose it? Nov 10 23:00:12 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:01:05 * Molly nods, settling further Nov 10 23:01:19 Something to consider before we leave Nov 10 23:01:29 Definitely. Nov 10 23:02:01 You said you were looking forward to be with me... do you need me? Nov 10 23:02:26 I do not enjoy being at odds with you or my friends Nov 10 23:02:39 Are we at odds, my love? Nov 10 23:03:10 You were displeased with me Nov 10 23:03:29 I do not like anyone hurting you,whatever the reason Nov 10 23:04:42 I uhhh... I asked the Nieblungen if there was someone waiting in the wings for me... I wanted to tell them to let them go... there was no need Nov 10 23:05:33 There is not then? Nov 10 23:05:59 No. Nov 10 23:06:11 * Molly nods slowly Nov 10 23:06:14 I see Nov 10 23:06:23 That troubles you Nov 10 23:06:32 No... a little mixed Nov 10 23:07:29 Why? Nov 10 23:08:28 I am relieved for myself, and that no one is being kept in limbo... but as possessive as I am, it is sad that you would not have someone at your side to help you with the loss of me Nov 10 23:09:12 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 10 23:09:28 No... I am not saddened by it at all Nov 10 23:09:41 You would be lonely Nov 10 23:11:45 Best stay alive then Nov 10 23:12:11 I will do my best. You'll have a very sore wrist otherwise! *she giggles* Nov 10 23:12:54 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:13:09 There is something I want you to see, that I'm not sure of your reaction to... Nov 10 23:13:22 * Molly sniggers Nov 10 23:13:31 I've seen it, and it's beautiful Nov 10 23:13:43 No, love.. I'm serious Nov 10 23:14:13 Sorry, I was rather distracted by you and your sore wrist Nov 10 23:14:45 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:15:04 What is it? Nov 10 23:16:07 * Morgan leans down, fetching his sketchbook from the bag before bringing it in front of her Nov 10 23:16:36 There's three new ones... none of them are finished but the last one is a little... risqué. Nov 10 23:17:13 * Molly nods, checking the route ahead before looking to the book "show me?" Nov 10 23:17:36 * Morgan peers over her shoulder, opening the book to the right page Nov 10 23:18:08 * Molly shivers a moment "oh wow! Liebes herz, that's beautiful" Nov 10 23:18:24 You are not angry? Nov 10 23:18:34 No, why would I be? Nov 10 23:18:46 Because... its Inga... and not you... Nov 10 23:19:19 I would be angry if you drew me with Heinzharold's hand on my breast and his mouth on my neck! Nov 10 23:19:31 You know what I mean Nov 10 23:19:43 * Molly shakes her head Nov 10 23:20:19 I'm not angry. It's beautiful, but you draw her with no more lust than you draw him. I am not concerned Nov 10 23:20:33 * Morgan nods, closing the book Nov 10 23:20:49 I thought I did a decent job of capturing their desire and love at that moment Nov 10 23:21:04 An excellent job! They are very lucky Nov 10 23:21:34 * Morgan nods, putting the book back in the bag Nov 10 23:22:03 I thought it was time to draw something that wasn't... I don't know... to draw for the love of. Drawing... Nov 10 23:22:19 * Molly nods Nov 10 23:22:33 To create, not just capture? Nov 10 23:22:45 Yes, exactly Nov 10 23:22:52 * Molly nods Nov 10 23:23:47 If you are done with your hands, could you put them in my cloak please? Nov 10 23:24:28 * Morgan nods, doing so Nov 10 23:24:34 Oh now there's a thought! Nov 10 23:24:45 What? Nov 10 23:25:34 How naughty could we be stood on deck with the breeze in our hair, wind in our sails, and the gentle roll of the waves when I wear this?! Nov 10 23:25:55 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:25:56 very Nov 10 23:26:01 * Molly nods Nov 10 23:26:19 Mmmhmmm sailing and swiving... some of our very favourite things Nov 10 23:26:41 * Molly looks over her shoulder "that means making love." Nov 10 23:26:54 Does it? Really? Nov 10 23:27:04 Mmhmm Nov 10 23:27:46 And making love means you putting your dingaling into me to plant the baby seed... Nov 10 23:27:54 * Molly starts giggling Nov 10 23:29:24 * Morgan sighs Nov 10 23:29:25 Oh dear Nov 10 23:30:05 * Molly nods Nov 10 23:30:43 Between my cloak and these modified trousers I have rather made myself permanently available in the winter, haven't I? Nov 10 23:31:33 I rather think you have, yes Nov 10 23:31:39 And in Summer I am usually in dresses you can just pull up to have your way with me... Nov 10 23:31:57 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:32:30 And by the summer we should be back here in Eisen, at Hafenlohr, exploring all the quiet places inside and outside our new home Nov 10 23:32:51 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:33:10 I am... anxious about Alice and Florrie meeting everyone Nov 10 23:33:18 * Molly nods Nov 10 23:33:47 It's still a time yet, I think they'll have all settled to the idea more by then Nov 10 23:34:14 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:35:34 How did you sleep, my love? Nov 10 23:35:51 Not bad. Dreams, but no nightmares Nov 10 23:36:09 What did you dream of? Nov 10 23:36:58 The path where you had been widowed. Long story short, I had decided I wished to adopt the children and marry you... and it turned out you caught pregnant the first time we were intimate Nov 10 23:37:31 We were definitely not intending to? Nov 10 23:37:55 We both agreed at the time I should withdraw but... well... Nov 10 23:38:09 But that is very challenging? Nov 10 23:38:39 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:38:49 Particularly when you say I should, but don't Nov 10 23:39:01 * Molly giggles Nov 10 23:39:41 Oh, it was -my- fault you spent in me, hmm? Nov 10 23:40:09 Usually is Nov 10 23:41:13 Oh really? Your Excellency, I am not sure how I am responsible for that explosion when the cannon in question is attached to -your- body! Nov 10 23:44:41 The same way I am responsible for your body peaking... over... and over... and over... Nov 10 23:45:11 * Molly fidgets, whimpering quietly Nov 10 23:45:13 Mmhmm Nov 10 23:46:35 I hear you were asking about the brothel Nov 10 23:46:47 Uhhh yes Nov 10 23:47:42 I wanted to understand it Nov 10 23:48:58 Perhaps asking a man who was fondling his wife in the brothel what he liked about it while sat immediately in front of him was... awkward... Nov 10 23:49:44 Why? Oh... I shouldn't take to men about sex... Nov 10 23:49:59 Talk* Nov 10 23:53:45 No, you shouldn't talk to him about sex when you're sat immediately in front of his crotch... Nov 10 23:54:17 Wh-.... ohhhhhh! Nov 10 23:56:29 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:56:31 Quite Nov 10 23:57:09 What's why he did not want to talk then? Nov 10 23:58:16 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:58:35 Yes, it is... he didn't wanna be poking my woman in the back Nov 10 23:58:54 Mmmmm I rather like it when you call me that Nov 10 23:59:01 Oh really? Nov 10 23:59:06 * Molly nods Nov 10 23:59:20 It's very possessive Nov 10 23:59:25 * Morgan nods Nov 10 23:59:27 It is