**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Nov 15 00:00:55 2022 Nov 15 00:00:55 * Petra smiles, then goes to DeeDee, kissing his cheek "DeeDee, how are you?" Nov 15 00:01:17 D: *he kisses hers in return* I am well, Petra Nov 15 00:02:12 * Petra gestures for them to sit, looking to Morgan. It's a very easy smile, but her micro expression shows intrigue Nov 15 00:02:36 What brings you to me, your Excellency? I was told you are newly wedded. Nov 15 00:03:09 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:03:47 indeed... in truth, my brother asked DeeDee to come and check in with you since you did not attend his wedding... I was curious to meet the woman he speaks so highly of Nov 15 00:04:12 * Petra smiles warmly Nov 15 00:04:54 I have known him quite a long time... I am glad he recommends me in his praises... Nov 15 00:05:20 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:05:35 I think he was concerned for your wellbeing, since you did not attend... Nov 15 00:07:35 When it is well-known that a lady is very well-acquainted with a gentleman, it is not easy for her to attend his wedding, nor for others to have her presence. I decided it was better if I stayed away, kind as his invitation was Nov 15 00:09:00 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:09:36 You have a fondness for him, I think Nov 15 00:09:56 *the butler brings in coffee and sandwiches, serving them to them. She waits til he is gone* Nov 15 00:10:25 I do indeed. I meet many gentlemen, Edward has long been a great favourite of mine Nov 15 00:10:59 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 15 00:11:11 I can understand your reluctance to attend... Nov 15 00:12:22 * Petra smiles warmly again, and it's very informal and at ease. She's in her early thirties, and pretty, but not in a courtly way as Mina is. Nov 15 00:12:33 I am not in love with him, don't worry Nov 15 00:13:45 No... no I didn't think you were... Nov 15 00:14:14 * Petra smiles Nov 15 00:14:32 His wedding all went smoothly? Nov 15 00:14:46 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:14:59 Yes, it did... he was quite nervous Nov 15 00:15:13 * Petra smiles Nov 15 00:15:43 I did wonder if he would be. It is nerve-wracking... Nov 15 00:15:56 You have been married? Nov 15 00:16:14 Twice, yes Nov 15 00:17:01 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 15 00:17:51 I am quite unlucky when it comes to husbands, the first was killed in battle, and the second ran away with another woman Nov 15 00:18:40 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:19:04 I can appreciate your loss with regards to your first husband... I cannot imagine what possessed a man to abandon you. Nov 15 00:19:34 *DeeDee nods, drinking some coffee* Nov 15 00:20:50 I have not really understood that myself. I was much younger, and conducted myself with loyalty and integrity, which I value. Alas, he valued a more boyish figure on a woman, and that I could never supply Nov 15 00:21:01 * Petra smiles, amused rather than hurting Nov 15 00:21:57 Surely he had known that before marrying you... Nov 15 00:22:44 I was not quite so curvy then Nov 15 00:23:17 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:23:31 He clearly had no idea the value of what he had then Nov 15 00:23:57 * Petra smiles "Some men have very specific tastes" Nov 15 00:24:21 Even so... Nov 15 00:26:48 And your tastes, if you'll permit my nosiness? Nov 15 00:27:20 Difficult to define... my first wife was quite different to my wife now Nov 15 00:27:43 * Petra nods Nov 15 00:28:26 Edward did give me a little overview. Both your wives have been very much to your tastes at the right times? Nov 15 00:28:47 I suppose so Nov 15 00:30:06 Our tastes change too, don't they, over time, just as Edward's did once Lady Hapsburg caught his heart Nov 15 00:30:29 Like a bolt from above... Nov 15 00:30:43 * Petra smiles, sipping her coffee Nov 15 00:30:53 Edward and Lady Hapsburg? Nov 15 00:31:25 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:32:21 Indeed it was. I am pleased for him that he has been able to marry her Nov 15 00:32:50 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:33:05 It is good to see him so happy, especially after having to wait so long Nov 15 00:33:09 * Petra nods Nov 15 00:33:33 It has been an arduous undertaking, but love can endure so much Nov 15 00:34:00 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 15 00:34:56 That was all he sent you for, just to check on me? Not for any help or advice...? Nov 15 00:35:42 Unless he has asked DeeDee... I'm more or a less a hanger on in this instance. I wanted to be sure his friend was safe and well. Nov 15 00:36:44 * Petra looks to DeeDee, who shakes his head "I don't need any advice, Petra, thank you" Nov 15 00:39:01 * Petra looks to Morgan, leaning in a little in a confidence "Edward tends to send his male friends to me if there are any bedroom matters they need to know more about, or if they need some gentle tuition to become wonderful lovers to their wives or mistresses. I think he believes me some sort of sexual miracle worker" Nov 15 00:39:28 My friend James would be inclined to agree, I think... Nov 15 00:40:02 * Petra smiles "Ah James... what a lovely young man he is. I was not sure you knew." Nov 15 00:40:47 Edward told me he was going to bring James to you... I suppose... he told you of our strained relationship? Nov 15 00:41:02 * Petra nods Nov 15 00:41:11 Very much so over the years Nov 15 00:41:21 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 15 00:41:30 I never really thought it affected him Nov 15 00:42:10 * Petra shakes her head "you were quite wrong. It all weighed heavily upon Edward" Nov 15 00:42:54 * Morgan sighs, nodding Nov 15 00:43:10 We have reconciled our issues... we are quite close now Nov 15 00:44:39 I always thought it was rather tragically romantic really. I was sad when I heard of your loss. I'd always seen a great deal of nuance in the situation, and tried to imbue Edward with it in my correspondence with him Nov 15 00:45:02 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:45:14 He was occupied by the threats I could not see Nov 15 00:45:22 * Petra nods Nov 15 00:46:04 But he was also stubborn in his belief that only he could deal with those threats. You know how young men can be Nov 15 00:47:23 We can be quite idiotic... still, as I said, we are close now... Nov 15 00:47:40 *she smiles, sipping her coffee* Tell me of James, where is he now? Nov 15 00:49:00 Oh, thats a long story.... The short version of which is in Avalon, betrothed to a lovely young woman who has fairly recently given birth. They are coming to Eisen when I return Nov 15 00:49:20 * Petra looks genuinely pleased Nov 15 00:49:42 How wonderful. The child is not his by blood... Nov 15 00:51:41 No... it is quite sad, until you get to Elsie surviving and them being happy. Nov 15 00:51:53 * Petra nods Nov 15 00:52:21 I am sure James will be a wonderful husband, he has many of the necessary skills Nov 15 00:52:39 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:53:17 He is quite besotted with her... I'm very much hoping they will be just as happy here as they have been in Avalon Nov 15 00:53:50 * Petra smiles "I will hope not to see him again then" Nov 15 00:54:39 * Morgan nods Nov 15 00:54:53 I shall pass on your regards when I see him? Discretely of course Nov 15 00:55:11 Please do Nov 15 00:55:30 D: That would be his loss not to see you again, Petra. Time in your company, even just in your drawing room, is always good for the soul. Nov 15 00:56:38 * Petra smiles warmly at him "I am pleased you still recall fondly. I haven't seen you for a few years. Do you still smoke that tobacco?" Nov 15 00:57:51 *DeeDee nods* I can leave you some... *she nods, watching DeeDee* Where are you headed? Nov 15 00:58:27 * Petra explains about going to Zweibrucke and then back up through Atemlos and up to Graben Nov 15 00:58:34 D:* Nov 15 00:59:42 * Petra smiles, sipping her coffee "Do drop by on your way back, we will partake in it together" *DeeDee nods* I'd like that Nov 15 00:59:57 * Morgan sips his coffee Nov 15 01:00:12 * Petra looks to Morgan Nov 15 01:00:29 You are travelling further afield? Nov 15 01:01:54 You could say that... first, I'm off to the Empire of the Crescent Moon, then off to a land undiscovered, apart from those who live there of course Nov 15 01:02:02 * Petra smiles Nov 15 01:02:29 That sounds delightful. Is your wife to travel with you, or must you be apart? Nov 15 01:03:09 The place we're going, its matriarchal... she is the ambassador. Nov 15 01:04:19 How interesting! I've never heard of a matriarchal society before. I wonder how my profession would work there... Nov 15 01:05:35 I would imagine the roles are swapped entirely Nov 15 01:05:49 * Petra nods, smiling Nov 15 01:06:28 Perhaps the men are in high demand. They'd need a great deal of discipline and stamina, mind you Nov 15 01:07:22 Well, thats that idea ruined for the most part then Nov 15 01:08:28 * Petra laughs "Unless their men are built differently, in which case you could do a very fine trade of them" Nov 15 01:09:46 * Morgan nods Nov 15 01:10:16 * Petra finishes her coffee. "If you'll excuse me, I have things to attend to. Do finish your food and coffee before you go, it looks rather wild out there" Nov 15 01:10:39 * Morgan nods Nov 15 01:10:52 The rain is going sideways... its been a pleasure meeting you Nov 15 01:12:46 * Petra stands, kissing DeeDee's cheek before curtseying to Morgan "And you, your Excellency. I will have DeeDee let Edward know that although he holds a dear place in my heart, for the comfort of his wife I will fade into the background now, and let him go forward with his new life" Nov 15 01:13:45 He will miss you greatly I think Nov 15 01:13:54 * Petra nods Nov 15 01:13:58 And I him Nov 15 01:15:29 * Petra gives them a last smile before going out into the hall, shutting the door behind her. DeeDee watches in her wake, finishing his own coffee Nov 15 01:15:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Nov 15 01:16:01 * Petra has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Nov 15 09:05:06 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 15 09:05:07 * Morgan has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 15 09:05:52 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 15 09:10:02 * Morgan has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Nov 15 09:10:09 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 15 09:10:52 * Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) Nov 15 09:16:18 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Nov 15 10:08:44 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 15 10:11:31 * MollyK is now known as DeeDee Nov 15 10:12:22 * DeeDee does finish his coffee and food as instructed before getting saddled up again and heading out into the rainy city. He seems at ease Nov 15 10:12:27 She's a nice woman Nov 15 10:12:40 She certainly seems it Nov 15 10:14:47 * DeeDee nods, smiling Nov 15 10:15:08 She's always been very kind Nov 15 10:15:35 I can see why Nov 15 10:17:17 Edward liked her a great deal. But they do say you always remember your first very fondly Nov 15 10:17:45 * Morgan looks round Nov 15 10:17:50 I suppose so... I married mine. Nov 15 10:20:29 * DeeDee looks a little surprised "in that order?" Nov 15 10:21:57 No, the other way round, married first... Nov 15 10:22:33 * DeeDee nods Nov 15 10:22:51 Edward did say you were very straight-laces Nov 15 10:22:54 Laced* Nov 15 10:23:26 Did he... and when did he say that? Nov 15 10:25:47 Years ago. He thought you and he couldn't be more different where women were concerned Nov 15 10:27:15 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:27:20 I suppose he was right Nov 15 10:30:10 * DeeDee nods. He rides along a while without saying much before finally saying "he will be upset that she is pulling back" Nov 15 10:31:22 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:31:32 Yes, I would imagine so... but I think its the right thing to do Nov 15 10:31:39 * DeeDee nods Nov 15 10:32:14 She is right, a wife would not want that continual reminder of her husband's relationship with another woman Nov 15 10:33:08 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:33:20 No... it would be quite painful in some cases I think Nov 15 10:33:40 * DeeDee nods Nov 15 10:33:50 Where are we going next? Nov 15 10:34:17 There's a store that sells wigs... Nov 15 10:39:36 * DeeDee nods. He follows the directions, and on the way they pass the bank Nov 15 10:41:12 Actually... may as well get this done while we're here, save finding one in Zweibrucke... Nov 15 10:41:53 * DeeDee nods, holding his reins so Morgan can go in Nov 15 10:44:13 * Morgan goes to speak to a teller Nov 15 10:45:02 * DeeDee is now known as clerk Nov 15 10:45:16 Good afternoon, how can I help today? Nov 15 10:46:19 I need a couple of drafts creating please Nov 15 10:48:00 *this is all handled with ease, and they're soon on the way again. The boutique he has been given the address off has colourful swathes of organza in the window. DeeDee looks it over Nov 15 10:48:06 * clerk is now known as DeeDee Nov 15 10:48:16 This is definitely the right one? Nov 15 10:48:47 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 10:48:57 Its the address I was given Nov 15 10:50:45 * DeeDee nods, tying up his horse before going in Nov 15 10:51:17 * Morgan follows him in, looking round Nov 15 10:53:16 *there are rails of beautiful satins, organzas, and expensive cottons, some just rolls of fabric, but many made up as lingerie* Nov 15 10:53:52 Bit of an odd place to find a wig... Nov 15 10:56:07 * DeeDee nods, wandering off. A young female assistant comes over "Can I help you, sir?" Nov 15 10:56:30 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:56:42 I'd like something for my wife and I am in need of a blonde wig... Nov 15 10:57:53 * DeeDee is now known as girl Nov 15 10:58:14 We have several blonde wigs, if you'd like to follow me? Nov 15 10:59:08 * Morgan nods Nov 15 10:59:12 Lead the way Nov 15 11:01:50 * girl does so. The first one she picks up is long, straight, multi-toned flaxen blonde, shockingly close to Dietlinde and Jana's Nov 15 11:02:27 Not bad... a few curls, I think Nov 15 11:03:53 * girl finds him another, curlier but the same colour Nov 15 11:04:10 * Morgan nods Nov 15 11:04:14 Thats about right I think Nov 15 11:06:07 * girl nods, telling him the price. It's not cheap, but not horrendous, and it looks well made Nov 15 11:06:17 * Morgan nods Nov 15 11:06:23 I'll take it Nov 15 11:06:44 * girl nods, putting it on the counter Nov 15 11:06:52 What else would you like? Nov 15 11:07:10 * Morgan looks around Nov 15 11:07:16 I think... some lingerie for my wife Nov 15 11:09:01 What colour or fabric? Nov 15 11:09:36 Black, perhaps... Nov 15 11:11:02 * girl nods Nov 15 11:11:15 Satin, silk? Nov 15 11:11:22 Satin, I think Nov 15 11:11:30 Long or short? Nov 15 11:11:38 short Nov 15 11:12:02 * girl wanders to part of the shop with lots of garments Nov 15 11:12:10 Knee length or higher? Nov 15 11:12:25 * Morgan scratches his chin Nov 15 11:12:26 higher Nov 15 11:12:34 How tall is she? Nov 15 11:12:44 * Morgan demonstrates with his hand Nov 15 11:12:58 /me nods Nov 15 11:13:20 A robe, slip, or shorts? Nov 15 11:13:34 Lets go with shorts shall we Nov 15 11:14:21 * girl gives him three choices, all similarly expensive, going from more modest to most revealing Nov 15 11:14:34 * Morgan chooses the revealing one Nov 15 11:17:09 * girl nods "very good. Was there anything else?" Nov 15 11:17:58 No, thank you Nov 15 11:20:11 * girl nods, getting his purchases packaged up. DeeDee is stood just looking around, not awkward but a little aimless Nov 15 11:20:44 Come on then DeeDee... lets get back out in the lovely weather Nov 15 11:21:10 * girl is now known as DeeDee Nov 15 11:21:21 * DeeDee does so, mounting up again Nov 15 11:21:43 * Morgan packs his things into one of the bags to keep them dry before pulling himself into the saddle Nov 15 11:21:50 I have nothing else to do in the city, do you? Nov 15 11:21:58 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 15 11:22:03 No, not a thing Nov 15 11:22:43 *the rain continues. It's starting to get dark. When he gets to two miles away, he can feel she is frustrated Nov 15 11:23:31 [I don't suppose you can hear me...] Nov 15 11:24:49 *he gets no answer* Nov 15 11:25:03 Not far now Nov 15 11:28:13 * DeeDee nods, pulling his collar up. He gets to a mile from her Nov 15 11:28:32 [Molly, are you alright?] Nov 15 11:29:14 [yes, my love. We broke an axle though, and we've been given shelter in the house of a basket weaver] Nov 15 11:29:39 [Where abouts? Obviously I'm within a mile now] Nov 15 11:32:58 *she gives directions and describes the house. It's the one where he and Sorgi found the wife being raped by Freiarrin Trier's men* Nov 15 11:33:46 [damn] Nov 15 11:36:59 *this would put him about forty five minutes from Zweibrucke on horseback* Nov 15 11:37:45 [I know. Someone will have to be sent up from Zweibrucke to fix it, but we'll have to ride in the rain] Nov 15 11:38:02 [Aye. We'll be with you soon] Nov 15 11:41:07 *They arrive at the humble house. There's no screaming this time, just the broken carriage and the coachmen stood outside smoking under an awning with the horses. Trier's home was only two miles from here, out east at the next turning, though whether anything remains of the house he burnt is unknown to him* Nov 15 11:41:43 * Morgan checks on the coachmen before going and knocking on the door Nov 15 11:45:08 *the woman opens it. She's in her fifties, her hair grey. She seems to recognise him immediately, but simply invites him in Nov 15 11:45:26 * Morgan shakes off his coat before going inside Nov 15 11:47:10 * DeeDee is now known as Molly Nov 15 11:48:09 * Molly has clearly been in their trunks because he can smell his uncle's tea in the pot. The room is small, but HH, Inga, Claudia, and Molly all look comfortable around the table Nov 15 11:48:38 *Varick comes running to Morgan* V: Papa, we nearly crashed! Nov 15 11:48:48 * Morgan lifts him up Nov 15 11:48:56 So I see... what happened? Nov 15 11:49:31 * Molly smiles a little, shaking her head "It was not that dramatic, my love. We hit a hard bump, and it cracked. We were already going slowly Nov 15 11:50:08 No-one is hurt? Nov 15 11:51:51 * Molly shakes her head "not at all" Nov 15 11:52:21 * Morgan nods, looking at the woman Nov 15 11:52:28 Thank you for allowing them shelter Nov 15 11:54:33 *she inclines her head* It is no bother Nov 15 11:55:13 * Morgan nods, looking to the table at an empty chair Nov 15 11:55:15 May I? Nov 15 11:55:41 *the woman nods, and then gives him some tea* Nov 15 11:56:42 HH: Thinking we'll need t' ride out soon, if we wanna get this fixed and to Zweibrucke before night time Nov 15 11:56:56 * Morgan thanks her, wrapping both hands around the cup Nov 15 11:57:00 Aye, I'm inclined to agree Nov 15 11:59:56 HH looks at Inga: looks like yer riding with me then, lil darlin *she nods* Nov 15 12:00:33 * Molly smiles at the woman "We'll be out of your hair shortly. You've been very kind" Nov 15 12:02:04 * Morgan watches the woman as he sips his tea Nov 15 12:05:02 *She seems happy enough, working on weaving a basket. Claudia is the only one paying much attention to the task itself rather than chatting Nov 15 12:06:29 * Morgan watches between the two of them as he drinks his tea Nov 15 12:42:06 W, to C: Have you ever weaved before? C: *she nods briefly* As a child. My Mother did it. *the woman smiles, nodding. DeeDee is watching, his micro expression protective* Nov 15 12:42:49 * Morgan watches them all, sipping his tea Nov 15 12:45:02 *nothing comes of it. Soon his tea is finished and it is time to go, lamps lit from her candles as night has drawn in. The others go outside, the woman following behind Morgan* Nov 15 12:45:35 * Morgan turns at the doorstep Nov 15 12:45:39 Thank you for your hospitality Nov 15 12:46:08 *she speaks quietly, letting the others go out of earshot* Nov 15 12:46:12 * Molly is now known as woman Nov 15 12:46:24 A repayment for your kindness... Nov 15 12:46:38 * Morgan shakes his head slightly Nov 15 12:46:47 No repayment was needed for that Nov 15 12:48:00 I don't think it's any coincidence that her house burned down and the henchmen I saw you with last died with her Nov 15 12:48:12 No? Nov 15 12:48:59 Only a couples of hours before we got the news. I never told a soul you were here or who you were. Nov 15 12:49:24 I appreciate that... it would be... destabling for the area, and no-one wants that Nov 15 12:49:32 * woman nods Nov 15 12:49:50 Sometimes a deed has to be between a man and god alone Nov 15 12:50:30 Sometimes acts must be paid for Nov 15 12:56:28 * woman nods "thank you. We're all safe now" Nov 15 12:57:01 * Morgan nods Nov 15 12:57:17 That is payment enough then. Nov 15 12:58:10 * woman smiles "I'll see no harm comes to your carriage til the workmen come" Nov 15 12:58:49 * Morgan inclines his head Nov 15 12:58:56 Thank you Nov 15 12:59:57 * woman says goodbye. Molly has changed into trousers and is already mounted, Inga with HH, Varick with Claudia, DeeDee and the coachmen on horses alone. Nov 15 13:00:16 * Morgan climbs up onto his horse Nov 15 13:00:46 * woman is now known as Molly Nov 15 13:01:17 * Molly rests back to him, walking the horse on in file Nov 15 13:01:26 Well this is unexpected Nov 15 13:01:38 * Morgan nods, looking round Nov 15 13:01:47 Something of an understatement Nov 15 13:02:09 *it's fairly dark already, but they have lamps* Nov 15 13:02:20 Did you find her? Nov 15 13:02:41 Aye. Nice woman. Nov 15 13:03:15 What is she like? Nov 15 13:03:45 Warm, friendly. She obviously cares about the people she meets Nov 15 13:04:22 She was special to Edward, from what I've heard Nov 15 13:04:28 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:04:45 He's going to be upset... she plans to just sort of fade into the background now he is married Nov 15 13:05:22 I think that's best. There is already an unbreakable link with Alice... Nov 15 13:05:46 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:05:47 quite Nov 15 13:06:36 She is not like people assume women who own those places to be? Nov 15 13:06:49 No, nothing like Nov 15 13:07:32 Elsie said James said as much, that she is welcoming and much like a womanly mentor Nov 15 13:07:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:07:59 She was genuinely happy that James has found love Nov 15 13:08:04 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:08:46 That's nice. The only thing that remains is for me to heal Elsie further when we return from Capperlucia so that they can properly consummate their marriage Nov 15 13:09:01 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:09:10 That will mean a great deal to them I think Nov 15 13:09:28 * Molly nods, checking they won't be overheard Nov 15 13:09:50 They could work around that, but I imagine it would be traumatic for Elsie after Kai Nov 15 13:10:10 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:10:11 Quite Nov 15 13:10:30 She will never have another child though Nov 15 13:10:51 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:11:02 I hope Thomas is enough for them Nov 15 13:11:12 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:11:34 For James particularly when he does not carry his blood Nov 15 13:12:03 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:12:08 With enough love that doesn't matter Nov 15 13:12:18 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:12:24 As you with Varick? Nov 15 13:12:29 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:12:31 Indeed Nov 15 13:12:54 It won't be any different for you when we have a baby? Nov 15 13:13:17 As I explained to Elsie, he is my -son-, nothing changes that Nov 15 13:13:23 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:13:30 I'm glad Nov 15 13:13:51 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:15:02 So, my love... would your teenage self have been very tempted by Petra if you had gone when Edward first did? *she sounds playful* Nov 15 13:15:26 Tempted, certainly... not that you'd have gotten me inside the building in the first place Nov 15 13:15:45 * Molly giggles Nov 15 13:16:11 After all these months, I've realised you not being inside doesn't necessarily mean you are not being intimate Nov 15 13:16:47 ummm... what? Nov 15 13:17:14 I was teasing you about your fondness of outdoor pursuits Nov 15 13:17:22 Ah... yes, I see Nov 15 13:18:05 Did you find a wig? Nov 15 13:18:30 I did... I went for one with a few curls... there were straight ones too much like Dietlinde and Jana's... Nov 15 13:18:48 That would have been very unpleasant? Nov 15 13:18:55 A bit much Nov 15 13:19:18 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:19:35 It should be ideal for what we need Nov 15 13:19:43 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:19:44 aye Nov 15 13:20:11 Did you see anything else of interest there? Nov 15 13:20:25 There was quite a lot of lingerie Nov 15 13:20:31 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:20:54 I know. That's where Edward took me before Nov 15 13:21:04 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:23:02 Maybe we'll go there next year. Or I'll send for fabric. I shouldn't imagine it is easy to buy lingerie for when one is increasing Nov 15 13:23:17 No, I wouldn't imagine so Nov 15 13:25:36 Something like... ? *she sends him the image, it's a white silk slip that covers her breasts, but splits beneath them, parted like smooth curtains to frame a bump, silk panties like she wore on their wedding day beneath it* Nov 15 13:26:32 That would work, I think Nov 15 13:26:44 * Molly nods a little Nov 15 13:26:54 You can think of something nicer? Nov 15 13:27:03 Not off hand, no Nov 15 13:27:29 * Molly nods "Alright, my love" Nov 15 13:28:00 *a few minutes later they reach the turn off with Trier's house two miles down the road* Nov 15 13:28:40 * Morgan stares down the road as they pass it Nov 15 13:29:02 You're quiet, my love, is something wrong? Nov 15 13:29:25 Just... the weaver... she's the woman... Nov 15 13:29:46 Oh! She was very sweet to shelter us Nov 15 13:30:06 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:30:10 aye Nov 15 13:30:38 She didn't say anything about it Nov 15 13:31:01 No... she's not mentioned it to anyone apparently... Nov 15 13:31:32 That makes things easier? Nov 15 13:32:09 Oh yes... that Koertig fella saved me from rapists then the Freiarrin's house burns down with the henchmen inside it, isn't that a coincidence... Nov 15 13:33:32 * Molly giggles Nov 15 13:33:44 That would be quite damning! Nov 15 13:34:33 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:34:34 Aye Nov 15 13:35:45 Nothing has seemed out of place here, so I can only assume the freiarrdom has been running well enough without her Nov 15 13:36:06 They're safe, apparently... thats an improvement Nov 15 13:36:51 Thanks to you and your decisive action Nov 15 13:37:16 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 13:37:23 How could I face Claudia if I did not act Nov 15 13:37:46 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:38:00 How could you face your own reflection? Nov 15 13:38:17 * Morgan nods, sighing Nov 15 13:38:47 It is troubling you now we are nearby? Nov 15 13:39:19 Somewhat. Nov 15 13:39:38 The house cannot be far, did you need to go? Nov 15 13:40:06 Its a couple of miles Nov 15 13:40:35 If you need to, we will do so Nov 15 13:41:28 We've already delayed enough Nov 15 13:42:20 If that is your wish, my love Nov 15 13:44:27 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 13:44:30 I should go Nov 15 13:45:35 * Molly nods "then we shall" Nov 15 13:47:05 * Morgan nods Nov 15 13:47:10 We'll let the others continue Nov 15 13:48:07 * Molly nods Nov 15 13:48:20 *HH and Inga are nearest* Nov 15 13:48:42 * Morgan whistles quietly Nov 15 13:49:02 *HH pulls alongside* Nov 15 13:49:10 HH: wassup, man? Nov 15 13:49:51 There's a burned down Manor House... I need to visit it. We'll catch up Nov 15 13:50:48 HH: Yeah, no problem $gonna be okay? Sure you want to take Molly?$ Nov 15 13:51:47 $I want her to stay with the rest of you but I don't see her going for tha$ Nov 15 13:54:42 HH: Molly, y' wanna ride with me, or with DeeDee? Nov 15 13:55:04 * Molly looks confused "Uhhh... neither?" Nov 15 13:55:21 I think it'd be best if you stay with the others Nov 15 13:55:33 I don't want to. Nov 15 13:55:53 HH: $gonna have to command it?$ Nov 15 13:56:53 $not the hill$ Nov 15 13:57:01 Alright. But you'll do as I say Nov 15 13:57:42 *HH talks to Inga quietly* Nov 15 13:57:55 I wasn't going to misbehave! Nov 15 13:58:33 I know... Nov 15 13:58:38 *Inga smiles* I'm happy to ride with DeeDee, Molly, you can have Heinzharold, he's already warm? Nov 15 13:59:15 [why do I feel like I am being manipulated? I saw him gesturing, do you not want me with you?] Nov 15 13:59:58 [Its just... I wasn't sure of your reaction to another burned out home... or mine... and the guilt I feel...] Nov 15 14:00:24 [surely that is when you -most- need me.] Nov 15 14:00:55 [and when I am most... ashamed.] Nov 15 14:01:20 [I will stay, but I think we are not done discussing this.] Nov 15 14:01:46 Its alright... she'll come with me Nov 15 14:01:59 *at the same time, she says* Could you ask DeeDee to come back, I'll ride with him? Nov 15 14:02:22 *HH looks at them* which is it? Nov 15 14:02:49 She'll come with me Nov 15 14:03:21 *HH nods* Gonna be what, an extra hour or so? Nov 15 14:03:31 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:03:34 About that Nov 15 14:04:05 HH: right, I'll get everyone settled then back out for th' coach Nov 15 14:07:09 You're coming back for it? Nov 15 14:09:17 *he nods* made sure it's done right Nov 15 14:10:33 You know I'm not letting you come back alone, right? Nov 15 14:12:00 HH: Gon' bring DeeDee with me Nov 15 14:12:19 * Morgan nods Nov 15 14:12:23 Right... ok Nov 15 14:14:03 HH: Go on, see you in a bit $be safe, man$ Nov 15 14:14:36 $And you. Need you with me to go rescue that damsel in distress in savage foreign lands$ Nov 15 14:16:16 $good clean Eisen fun$ Nov 15 14:48:51 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 15 15:54:41 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Nov 15 15:55:41 * MollyK waves to them as they go for taking their horse onto the right route. Dark, cold and wet as it is, they pass no one Nov 15 15:55:56 I do not understand why you would not wish my help. Nov 15 15:58:17 Thats not it at all Nov 15 16:01:21 Would you please explain it, so that I understand? Nov 15 16:02:52 I didn't want you seeing it and being disappointed in me... I killed her, I burnt down her house... Nov 15 16:03:32 I could never be disappointed in you for doing what needed to be done Nov 15 16:03:41 * Morgan scowls Nov 15 16:04:34 I tried everything to persuade her... even having her henchmen make to rape her, hoping her fear would change her mind. *he grinds his teeth loud enough to be heard* I don't know if I stopped them in time. Nov 15 16:05:19 * MollyK nods slowly Nov 15 16:05:23 Alright, my love Nov 15 16:06:03 No. Its not alright. Nov 15 16:06:36 And yet I love you no less Nov 15 16:07:22 I don't deserve that Nov 15 16:08:02 Yes, you do. How are you unsure? Nov 15 16:09:54 I was stood behind them... I couldn't see... Nov 15 16:10:56 * MollyK nods thoughtfully "I see" Nov 15 16:14:46 I didn't want you coming because I didn't want you to see the shame I carry... the... -hatred- for what I did Nov 15 16:15:18 You do not even know that happened, my love... Nov 15 16:15:56 What sort of man tries to make a woman scared like that? Nov 15 16:16:20 One who wants her to stop so he doesn't have to end her life to protect others. Nov 15 16:17:18 * Morgan huffs Nov 15 16:18:51 If I am wrong, you may prove it and I will retract my statement. But we both know you cannot. Nov 15 16:19:29 How am I supposed to prove that? Nov 15 16:21:46 Tell me how that was not the motivation for your action. Tell me what steps you took to be cruel for you personal gain on pleasure. Nov 15 16:21:59 Your* Nov 15 16:22:03 Or* Nov 15 16:22:39 I... no. I wanted her to stop hurting her people... to stop her thinking of them as livestock to be abused at her whim Nov 15 16:24:10 * MollyK nods Nov 15 16:24:47 And it should have worked. She should have been scared, buckled, and felt remorse. She should have been brought to heel by feeling what they felt Nov 15 16:25:19 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 15 16:25:29 I tried to reason with her first, I swear I did Nov 15 16:26:01 I know you did Nov 15 16:27:02 * Morgan slumps Nov 15 16:27:31 Can I make you feel better? Nov 15 16:27:43 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 16:30:20 * MollyK puts her hand over his, making his neck prickle. It drops a little tension from his back and a shoulders, slows his heart rate a little, and stops the on-edge feeling Nov 15 16:30:54 * Morgan whispers Nov 15 16:30:56 I'm sorry Nov 15 16:31:06 Whatever for? Nov 15 16:32:10 For what I did. For not telling you. For not finding a way to change her. Nov 15 16:32:55 You did what you had to when nothing else worked Nov 15 16:33:59 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 16:34:32 Lets go back Nov 15 16:34:49 To the others? Nov 15 16:35:12 * Morgan nods Nov 15 16:35:40 I don't see a burned out house helping me any... do you? Nov 15 16:37:06 Then why did you wish to come? *she stops the horse* Nov 15 16:37:47 I don't know. To try to make some peace with it maybe. To punish myself by seeing what's left of what I've done... Nov 15 16:39:46 The former I will accept... if you wish to go back there, to see if you can untangle those memories enough to prove to yourself nothing actually happened to her, we can. Nov 15 16:40:20 And if I can't? Nov 15 16:42:24 Then are you in a worse position than now? Perhaps we could ask the Nibelungen Nov 15 16:43:43 Be serious... they don't care Nov 15 16:44:37 They want something of us... maybe they have something to offer... Nov 15 16:45:03 Such as? Nov 15 16:45:31 Information about this, and I will try harder to trust them so they can see the paths Nov 15 16:46:14 Might work. Maybe. Nov 15 16:47:55 * MollyK nods Nov 15 16:48:18 What do you wish to do, my love, We are getting wetter Nov 15 16:49:22 We'll ask the Nieblungen. Nov 15 16:51:21 * MollyK nods, turning the horse around. They don't get far in the travel at all before one appears Nov 15 16:52:16 * Morgan nudges her, pointing towards it Nov 15 16:54:29 * MollyK stops the horse by it. It looks to Morgan "you have questions." Nov 15 16:55:33 I... I need to know what you know of what I did to Freiarrin Trier. I need to know if what I think happened is what -did- happen Nov 15 17:03:16 N: You entered her house with two men, one who had raped the basket weaver. You had already stabbed him in the back and made an object lesson of his compatriot by slicing your sword into the mans groin before sweeping it up and driving the point up into the flesh under his chin when they said they could not rape a Freiarrin... Nov 15 17:04:41 * Morgan blinks, lowering his head Nov 15 17:04:55 When one asked what if they were unable to perform, you told them they would debase her another way. Either way she was to be made to understand how it feels. Nov 15 17:05:25 * Morgan leans his forehead against Molly's shoulders, shuddering Nov 15 17:05:52 *she sounds mildly unimpressed* I don't think this is helpful. Perhaps you could tell us whether or not she was actually raped. Nov 15 17:10:30 N: One grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth whilst she fought him. The other cut her skirts off and then put his fingers inside her. You shot him and he let go. There was blood on his hand and her thigh as her womb was shedding. She wet herself, then taunted you. Nov 15 17:11:31 * Morgan makes a quiet sobbing noise Nov 15 17:11:52 N: Should we continue? Nov 15 17:12:32 No. You should not. She showed no remorse, am I correct? Nov 15 17:12:56 N: No. Nov 15 17:13:07 * Morgan speaks quietly Nov 15 17:13:11 She called them cattle Nov 15 17:16:42 N: She also called them "Broodmares for further generations of rent payers" Nov 15 17:17:40 I recall Nov 15 17:17:46 Would she have stopped? Nov 15 17:18:33 N: It is very unlikely. Nov 15 17:19:33 And how many women suffered because of her orders, and through her inaction in letting such men have power? Nov 15 17:20:44 N: One hundred and three women, fifty two girls, and three toddlers. Nov 15 17:21:02 * Morgan releases a slow breath Nov 15 17:23:19 * MollyK draws in one at the same pace "I see. And yet it took -my husband- to deal with her..." her tone sounds quite innocuous, just calmly enquiring, or it would to anyone else Nov 15 17:23:48 Molly... Nov 15 17:24:01 Yes, my love? Nov 15 17:24:21 I can -feel- the accusation there... Nov 15 17:25:07 * MollyK simply says "mmhm" Nov 15 17:27:28 N: Her death was quick. You punctured her lung, and she bled and suffocated to death before you burnt her home to the ground. The two men you shot were also dead before they were burned. Nov 15 17:27:58 Why didn't you do something about her? About her men? Nov 15 17:31:26 N: We brought it to the attention of the new Eisenfurst Hainzl, but it was not dealt with in time Nov 15 17:31:47 Why didn't -you- do something about it? Nov 15 17:32:52 N: The people do not want the Nibelungen meddling. It scares them Nov 15 17:33:56 [that does sound reasonable] Nov 15 17:35:57 N: Do you have another question? Nov 15 17:36:18 Do you have any Molly? Nov 15 17:37:46 How long will we have to raise our children before we must fight whatever is coming? Nov 15 17:39:06 N: *it pauses a long time* We think the soonest time would be fifteen years from now, though what we can see has been limited in recent months Nov 15 17:40:47 * Morgan lifts his head, looking round Nov 15 17:42:19 You need her to trust you to improve that... its improved already since she's started trying to have more faith in you... hasn't it Nov 15 17:43:00 N: It has Nov 15 17:43:33 Fifteen years is absurd. To have eight children, some would be toddlers, or babes in arms. Nov 15 17:44:32 N: You may not always have eight children by then. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Sometimes they are not born from you. Nov 15 17:45:07 What the hell sort of sense does that make? Nov 15 17:46:25 N: if the time comes before you have finished having children, some may be born after that Nov 15 17:47:22 I gathered that much but... not born from us? Nov 15 17:48:36 N: the children who stand with you will not only be yours by blood. We have seen many paths where other magical children are with you Nov 15 17:49:31 I see Nov 15 17:52:13 I do not feel that you have much control over any of this... Nov 15 17:53:01 N: Not seeing the paths has hindered us. We are unable to aid if we cannot see what our aid will do. Nov 15 17:53:21 [that would make sense] Nov 15 17:54:50 * MollyK nods a little "I appreciate your honesty. I do not expect infallibility, I expect that you will be open with us. I know I am an unstable element in what should be a stable environment after all your hard work" Nov 15 17:55:14 * Morgan puts a hand to her side reassuringly Nov 15 17:56:04 N: Your nature makes it harder to predict what will happen. It makes it harder for the enemy to predict it also. Nov 15 17:56:52 * MollyK nods "Now this is making much more sense!" Nov 15 17:57:09 * MollyK lays her hand over his, linking her fingers Nov 15 17:57:14 * Morgan mutters Nov 15 17:57:17 Glad it does to someone Nov 15 17:59:06 *Nieblungen looks to Morgan* Do you have another question? Nov 15 18:00:01 * MollyK glances over her shoulder at him Nov 15 18:00:08 [do I?] Nov 15 18:00:20 [I have no idea] Nov 15 18:00:34 No... no I don't think I do Nov 15 18:02:54 Assuming nothing gets in our way, like early death, on the paths that you see, do we have eight children? Nov 15 18:03:25 N: Almost always at least eight Nov 15 18:06:21 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:06:30 Florrie needs to be moved to Eisen, doesn't she? Nov 15 18:07:41 N: We have seen paths where she does and does not Nov 15 18:08:18 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:08:34 Is there any more you wish to ask blossom? Nov 15 18:10:46 * MollyK shakes her head Nov 15 18:12:04 Alright... lets go home then Nov 15 18:13:04 *the Nibelungen steps behind a tree, and is gone* Nov 15 18:13:31 * MollyK exhales slowly, walking the horse back towards the main road, quiet for a minute Nov 15 18:13:56 What I told the men... Nov 15 18:15:15 Yes? Nov 15 18:16:12 I needed them to believe thats what I wanted to happen, that was the plan. I only wanted to scare her into stopping Nov 15 18:19:33 I know Nov 15 18:19:55 * MollyK sounds perplexed, as if she can't understand why he feels the need to tell her Nov 15 18:20:16 I didn't want them to actually -do- it Nov 15 18:21:53 I know that too, my love. You don't need to tell me. I have complete faith in you Nov 15 18:22:26 * Morgan nods, breathing slowly Nov 15 18:23:47 Do you want to stop a moment? Nov 15 18:24:08 No, I want to get home Nov 15 18:25:41 * MollyK nods Nov 15 18:26:03 Alright, my love. We can talk properly there in the warm Nov 15 18:26:36 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:26:37 Aye Nov 15 18:29:50 *they pass HH, DeeDee, the coachmen, and three workmen on the way when they are almost back to the ship. HH assure him everything is in hand* Nov 15 18:37:40 * Morgan bids them safety and tells HeinzHarold he will speak to him on his return Nov 15 18:37:57 *he has the option of sending Molly on a horse with DeeDee and staying himself, or to keep her close and take her to the ship* Nov 15 18:38:20 * Morgan opts to send Molly on with DeeDee Nov 15 18:39:45 *DeeDee looks like he is being very careful with her as she's sat up in front of him. She waves as they go* Nov 15 18:39:54 * MollyK is now known as HH Nov 15 18:40:13 [I won't be long my love, I have a need to see my son soon] Nov 15 18:40:23 * HH continues north, riding with his best friend Nov 15 18:40:43 [I'll ensure he's awake] Nov 15 18:40:51 How'd it go? Nov 15 18:41:12 Brutal. Didn't reach the house. Had to tell Molly about it all. Nov 15 18:41:34 How'd she take it? Nov 15 18:42:02 Not bad. She suggested we ask our little friends what happened, so we could know either way Nov 15 18:42:18 What'd they say? Nov 15 18:43:01 One of them managed to get a couple of fingers in her but... nothing more Nov 15 18:43:36 * HH nods Nov 15 18:43:48 How y' feel about it? Nov 15 18:44:26 relieved. *he glances at him* I'm not the monster I thought I was Nov 15 18:44:44 * HH nods Nov 15 18:44:57 Tha's good, man Nov 15 18:45:06 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:45:12 I'm fucking sick of this rain Nov 15 18:45:27 * HH nods Nov 15 18:46:00 Soon you'll be like "I'm fucking sick of this sun and all this nudity" Nov 15 18:46:57 All those sailors with their balls hanging out, of course I'll be sick of it.... *he draws and releases a breath* They told me about how many people had suffered because of her, y'know Nov 15 18:47:17 Yeah? Nov 15 18:47:48 I still feel bad that it went further than I intended but... fucking hell man, she had to die. Nov 15 18:48:00 * HH nods Nov 15 18:48:06 Loads then. Nov 15 18:48:54 I don't think it'd help for you to know Nov 15 18:49:22 * HH shrugs Nov 15 18:49:42 Don't want you bearing it alone Nov 15 18:50:04 Man, its... its awful Nov 15 18:50:32 * HH nods "better share it then" Nov 15 18:51:12 The woman, the basket weaver... she's the one... the one who was being attacked when we intervened... Nov 15 18:51:48 She was nice too Nov 15 18:52:03 * Morgan nods, drawing a deep breath Nov 15 18:52:05 Ready? Nov 15 18:52:24 Yeah Nov 15 18:53:05 A hundred and three women, fifty two girls and... ummm... three toddlers. Nov 15 18:54:02 * HH shakes his head grimly "monstrous fucking cunt." Nov 15 18:54:08 * Morgan nods Nov 15 18:54:32 She died quickly... she didn't suffer too much... she deserved to but... its more about me than her Nov 15 18:54:55 * HH nods Nov 15 18:55:00 Yeah, man Nov 15 18:56:30 I need you to do something for me... to help keep me safe Nov 15 18:56:38 Wassat? Nov 15 18:57:06 Stand in front of me when we tell Claudia she's not coming to the Empire Nov 15 18:57:18 Oh fuck no. Nov 15 18:57:41 Can't say I blame you... Nov 15 18:57:45 I love you man, but I'm not ready to die Nov 15 18:58:05 Maybe... maybe we tell her before DeeDee goes? Stand him in front of me Nov 15 18:58:56 Get 'im slowly undoing his shirt, y' might just live Nov 15 18:59:39 I was thinking tell her, shove him towards her and run like hell Nov 15 18:59:49 * HH nods Nov 15 19:00:10 Gives us twenty seconds whilst she beats him Nov 15 19:00:34 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:01:41 Have them ready to pull the gangway soon as we board... Nov 15 19:02:01 Just shout o'er the rail? Nov 15 19:02:12 Not bad, not bad... Nov 15 19:02:30 Can't kill us til we get back, see? Nov 15 19:02:42 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:02:44 Good idea Nov 15 19:03:33 She's gonna be real mad Nov 15 19:04:09 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:04:38 yes.. although... maybe she'll see that some time to just relax and think will do her good Nov 15 19:05:01 * HH laughs Nov 15 19:05:16 That sound like That Claudia to you? Nov 15 19:05:39 No, she's going to spend the time thinking of ways to kill us Nov 15 19:06:18 Kill you, any'ow Nov 15 19:06:45 No, you'll get it too for getting to go Nov 15 19:07:19 Nah man, I jus' gotta do what the boss man tells me Nov 15 19:08:13 * Morgan snorts Nov 15 19:08:21 How long they reckon to get the coach moving? Nov 15 19:10:11 Half hour Nov 15 19:10:51 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:10:52 Not bad Nov 15 19:11:40 Yeah. Be home to our girls b'fore long Nov 15 19:13:02 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:13:02 Good Nov 15 19:13:46 Molly not sufferin' too much? Nov 15 19:14:43 Discomfort mostly Nov 15 19:15:57 * HH nods Nov 15 19:16:20 Wanted t' have her 'ome and baby her a bit? Nov 15 19:17:15 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:17:18 Ideally, aye Nov 15 19:18:08 * HH nods Nov 15 19:18:15 Inga loves that Nov 15 19:18:57 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:19:23 I'm not terribly surprised Nov 15 19:20:01 It's all about how I rub 'er lower back. Got a magic touch, see? Nov 15 19:21:02 If its anything like how you hug, I can see that being the case Nov 15 19:21:18 * HH nods Nov 15 19:21:59 Yeah. Rub her belly too, gently. Really 'elps. Lotsa snuggles too. Nov 15 19:22:08 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:22:32 I was thinking, if its not too late... I could arrange for a hot bath for the ladies Nov 15 19:23:25 * HH nods Nov 15 19:23:46 They'll like tha'. No cold water for th' hair Nov 15 19:24:48 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:25:48 I'll warn Inga t' only use dark flannels Nov 15 19:26:15 Long as it'll help Nov 15 19:31:32 Help what? Nov 15 19:32:53 I dunno, help her feel loved, help relieve the pain, help unwind after being on the road Nov 15 19:33:49 Oh, Molly? Thought y' meant Inga. Why you with me an' not her if yer worried? Nov 15 19:35:39 I meant both of them actually... Nov 15 19:35:50 Just thought... do something nice for them, y' know Nov 15 19:36:03 /me nods Nov 15 19:36:55 Pretty hardy little things, given 'ow much we travel an' change beds Nov 15 19:37:10 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:37:16 Least we'll have the same beds for a while Nov 15 19:37:46 *he nods* Some women y' just can't picture doin' it, ya know? Nov 15 19:38:11 Doing? Nov 15 19:38:31 Travellin' round like we do Nov 15 19:38:40 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:38:52 Inga gonn' be throwing up when we get moving? Nov 15 19:39:07 Yep, just th' first few hours Nov 15 19:39:59 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:40:05 Tough for the wife of a sailor Nov 15 19:40:24 * HH nods Nov 15 19:40:47 I was pretty bad when I first got on a ship though, y' just missed it Nov 15 19:41:03 Thats a bit surprising Nov 15 19:41:13 * HH shrugs Nov 15 19:41:30 Got used to it after a few days. Nov 15 19:43:22 Not something I've ever encountered Nov 15 19:44:27 * HH nods Nov 15 19:45:53 *they get the carriage mended, horses reattached. The woman watches from her doorway as it's moved out* Nov 15 19:46:40 * Morgan speaks loudly enough for her to hear Nov 15 19:46:45 Thank you for your patience Nov 15 19:47:41 *she calls back "you're welcome" Nov 15 19:48:26 * Morgan inclines his head, moving beside HeinzHarold Nov 15 19:49:02 * HH gets underway Nov 15 19:49:20 Bloody soaked, man Nov 15 19:49:30 Thats how rain works Nov 15 19:49:45 * Morgan looks round Nov 15 19:49:47 Trust me? Nov 15 19:50:07 * HH nods Nov 15 19:50:11 'Course Nov 15 19:50:26 * Morgan concentrates on warming HeinzHarolds under layers Nov 15 19:51:19 Whoa! That feels like I'm pissing myself! Nov 15 19:52:16 * Morgan looks round again Nov 15 19:52:28 If you -want- to be wet and cold... Nov 15 19:52:49 Nope, I wanna be dry Nov 15 19:53:04 * Morgan chuckles Nov 15 19:53:17 Can't dry you right off.. looks suspicious... and you'll start steaming. Nov 15 19:53:43 Thanks man. You can do that to yer hands? Nov 15 19:54:03 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:55:59 Y' wanna do that for Molly, hands on her lower back and hips. Works f' Inga when I warm up a towel an' press it on Nov 15 19:56:10 * Morgan nods Nov 15 19:56:14 I'll try that Nov 15 19:57:03 * HH nods Nov 15 19:57:14 We gonna try t' sail tomorrow? Nov 15 19:57:21 .me nods Nov 15 19:57:23 Get it done Nov 15 19:57:59 * HH nods Nov 15 19:58:10 Been t' the Empire before? Nov 15 19:59:08 Been close to the coast Nov 15 19:59:25 * HH nods Nov 15 19:59:34 Gonna be sandy Nov 15 20:00:37 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:00:51 Gonn' ask Sinan Gottlieb to come with us... Nov 15 20:01:18 T' talky the talk? Nov 15 20:01:25 exactly Nov 15 20:02:05 Don't much fancy flapping along saying 'you give me woman, chop chop' Nov 15 20:02:36 Chop chop is what they get if they say no Nov 15 20:02:47 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 20:03:02 They won't even know she's gone man... providing she plays ball Nov 15 20:03:31 Molly gonna knock 'er out if not? Nov 15 20:03:55 I'm reluctant to take her into danger if we have to steal Betuana away Nov 15 20:04:10 Oh man, Claudia's gonn' hate Sigfrief Nov 15 20:04:41 Why? Nov 15 20:07:29 Clash of personalities I think... he's a bit... strange Nov 15 20:07:56 * HH snorts Nov 15 20:08:07 Sounds like a match o' pers'nalities Nov 15 20:09:44 We'll see... anytime I was running towards a monster in Tawstock, he was beside me. Nov 15 20:10:25 * HH nods Nov 15 20:10:36 He coming too? Nov 15 20:10:58 No. He's staying in Zweibrucke... but he doesn't know that yet Nov 15 20:11:50 He gon' be pleased? Nov 15 20:12:05 I wouldn't imagine so, no Nov 15 20:13:55 * HH nods Nov 15 20:14:20 Mebbie him an' Claudia will unite in their anger at you? Nov 15 20:14:32 Won't that be nice Nov 15 20:15:59 * HH nods Nov 15 20:16:10 Why's he stayin'? Nov 15 20:17:18 He's been searching for his wife for years... I don't think he could be trusted to not jump in feet first and do something... ill advised. Nov 15 20:18:24 * HH nods Nov 15 20:18:26 Okay Nov 15 20:19:01 Not that I blame him of course Nov 15 20:19:48 Nope. Wouldn't be able t' wait behind if it was me Nov 15 20:19:59 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:20:11 Me either... but... this is what we're good at Nov 15 20:20:18 * HH nods Nov 15 20:20:41 Yep. She gon' want to come with us? Nov 15 20:21:39 She's lost her memory... so I just don't know Nov 15 20:24:15 * HH grins, then gives Morgan a soulful look, hair falling in his face "Hey, baby, you're looking pretty far from home, how bout you come home with me tonight...?" *this is very similar to him flirting with Dietlinde when Jana had the baby* Nov 15 20:24:48 That might work Nov 15 20:25:47 I'm just th' bait, man Nov 15 20:26:31 God knows how we're going to make a get away on sodding camels Nov 15 20:28:11 * HH nods "yeah, not th' sorta humping you expect rescuing a woman" Nov 15 20:28:40 You'll be happy though... they look like bubbies Nov 15 20:29:56 Yeah, unlike you I gotta leave my bubbies b'hind! Nov 15 20:30:26 I'd be leaving her here if she wasn't our best hope of convincing them and checking over Betuana Nov 15 20:30:55 We're good at convincing Nov 15 20:32:09 I'd rather avoid bloodshed if possible Nov 15 20:32:42 * HH nods Nov 15 20:32:45 Yeah Nov 15 20:33:45 * Morgan nods, looking round Nov 15 20:35:18 *it's dark but peaceful, travelling alongside the river that leads right through Eisen* Nov 15 20:37:13 How long ya reckon til we get there? Nov 15 20:38:02 Twenty minutes mebbie Nov 15 20:39:25 * Morgan nods, adjusting his hat Nov 15 20:41:14 *it's more like fifteen when they pull in. There's singing from the taverns. It's quite dark, but there's around twenty ships in dock Nov 15 20:42:04 busy Nov 15 20:44:21 * HH nods Nov 15 20:44:34 How many o' them yers? Nov 15 20:45:35 Uhhh... two? Maybe three. Nov 15 20:47:09 Not bad, man Nov 15 20:48:57 Assuming the wench is here Nov 15 20:50:01 The one Molly an' Varick got blown up on Nov 15 20:51:17 * Morgan nods Nov 15 20:52:17 You buy that? Nov 15 20:52:45 I did Nov 15 20:54:05 Gettin' yer dream of a fleet man Nov 15 20:54:54 Witts'll be at his wits end, suddenly having to find crew and trade for three of em Nov 15 20:55:18 * HH nods Nov 15 20:55:50 Gon' be a busy man Nov 15 20:56:11 well... up to him to get it right Nov 15 20:59:56 * HH nods, leading the way to the Rose Nov 15 21:00:11 Here we are, back t' the Big Girl. Nov 15 21:00:45 * Morgan looks at the Rose, then off at the other ships Nov 15 21:00:51 She has no business being that fast... Nov 15 21:01:44 She's a special lady... who doesn' love a fast girl, eh? Nov 15 21:02:01 * Morgan nods, leaning out to touch the hull Nov 15 21:03:26 *it feels good and sturdy* Nov 15 21:04:08 Hello old girl. Come on, lets get onboard Nov 15 21:05:40 *Everything gets sorted, and Sorgi is waiting on deck* Nov 15 21:05:47 * HH is now known as Sorgi Nov 15 21:05:58 Good evening, m'lord Nov 15 21:06:14 * Morgan runs his fingers over the horseshoe before looking at Sorgi Nov 15 21:06:17 Captain... Nov 15 21:13:53 ACTION inclines his head "the ladies are down below, fed and dry. I've sent a messenger to Sinan that you want to see him first thing. Witts will be here in the morning. Xsarlac has retired already. The crew are aware some will travel on the new ship to Riyadh, Molly has asked that I draw up a crew of fifty. We ran two trips to Picante, enough to Nov 15 21:13:53 cover the costs of docking. She's in good repair. All well, m'lord" Nov 15 21:18:20 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:18:25 And you? You are well? Nov 15 21:18:50 * Sorgi smiles "yes, m'lord. Glad to have you all back on board" Nov 15 21:19:10 * Morgan nods, grasping Sorgi's shoulder Nov 15 21:19:17 Its good to see you... you've been sorely missed Nov 15 21:21:47 As have you, though I'll miss my furry friend Nov 15 21:22:20 * Morgan smiles Nov 15 21:22:25 Been keeping you company has he? Nov 15 21:22:44 Every time I go to bed Nov 15 21:25:16 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:25:21 Its been an eventful few weeks Nov 15 21:28:08 * Sorgi nods Nov 15 21:28:32 I am on until midnight, Her Excellency said you'd want to see Varick Nov 15 21:28:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:28:58 We'll catch up later then Nov 15 21:29:29 * Sorgi inclines his head. HH has already gone below deck Nov 15 21:29:58 * Morgan goes to find Varick Nov 15 21:32:50 *the Rose is just the same as always, and he finds Varick with the others in his study. HH and Inga are sat on the couch, Molly is sat in the window seat they built with Claudia's feminine decor, and Varick is playing on the floor with the cat. It's chillier in here than in the inns and stately homes they've spent the last five months in* Nov 15 21:32:56 * Sorgi is now known as Varick Nov 15 21:33:22 * Morgan sits down on the floor by Varick Nov 15 21:33:51 *Ulysses is immediately purring and meowing, trying to nuzzle his face* Nov 15 21:34:25 * Morgan leans so he's practically laying on the floor, fussing the cat Nov 15 21:34:44 You've been so very well behaved on the journey from Graben, Varick... I really am very proud of you Nov 15 21:35:24 It's been boring. Mama and Inga don't stop talking! Nov 15 21:35:40 *HH laughs most* Nov 15 21:35:49 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:36:08 Thats not a surprise really Nov 15 21:36:56 *the cat starts licking Morgan's hairline Nov 15 21:37:27 * Morgan pulls the cat back, stroking under his chin Nov 15 21:38:04 *he purrs wildly, but Varick is yawning* Papa, can I go to bed now? Nov 15 21:38:04 We've got more travelling to do, but we'll all be on here, won't we? So we can play, and you can come up to the nest with me Nov 15 21:38:19 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:38:24 Come on, I'll put you to bed Nov 15 21:38:42 * Varick looks at the cat who runs off to the bedroom Nov 15 21:39:04 It will be nice not to have to sit down all day Nov 15 21:39:38 HH: Still gonna do the baths? Nov 15 21:39:59 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:40:05 I'll be back in a minute Nov 15 21:41:22 * Varick goes on into the antechamber with all his toys and clothes and then into his room, starting to undress. The movement of the water is slight in dock, but somehow settling Nov 15 21:42:14 I'm happy to be back in my own room! Nov 15 21:42:58 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:43:09 I would imagine you are. Its nice to be somewhere thats ours isn't it Nov 15 21:45:19 * Varick nods, getting undressed Nov 15 21:45:29 No one can tell me off the same Nov 15 21:45:50 I didn't think anyone told you off... Nov 15 21:46:19 No, they might do though Nov 15 21:46:59 I see... I thought you were very good... especially when the vase got broken Nov 15 21:49:00 * Varick gets his nightgown on "will they still be my friends when we get back?" Nov 15 21:49:32 I would expect so... me and HeinzHarold, we're still friends and I was away for years, and I didn't even tell him I was going Nov 15 21:50:12 That is true *he lies down* Nov 15 21:51:00 When we get back from Capperlucia, we're going to go to Hafenlohr... so we can start getting it ready to be our home... and Florrie and Alice are going to visit Nov 15 21:51:43 That's good Nov 15 21:52:07 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:52:32 And then Uncle Edward is going to come, and grandma and grandpa.. so they can all meet Florrie... Nov 15 21:53:24 * Varick yawns, hugging the cat Nov 15 21:53:28 I love Florrie Nov 15 21:53:36 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:54:02 Me too... *he kisses Varicks forehead* sleep well my little boy Nov 15 21:54:20 Love you, Papa Nov 15 21:54:47 Love you too son Nov 15 21:55:30 * Varick is asleep rapidly, the sleepy cat keeping one eye on Morgan even as he purrs curled up with his boy Nov 15 21:55:59 * Morgan fusses the cats head briefly before going back out and pulling the door to Nov 15 21:56:10 * Varick is now known as Molly Nov 15 21:56:20 * Molly is the only one in the parlour Nov 15 21:56:43 Where'd they go? Nov 15 21:57:03 Supposedly for flannels and a towel for Inga... Nov 15 21:57:22 * Molly smiles at him from her spot in the window seat, barefoot Nov 15 21:58:44 * Morgan nods Nov 15 21:58:56 I said I'd warm a bath for her... and for you, of course Nov 15 21:59:46 * Molly smiles Nov 15 21:59:53 Sit with me? Nov 15 22:00:11 * Morgan nods, moving to sit beside her Nov 15 22:00:35 * Molly takes his hand Nov 15 22:00:40 How -are-you? Nov 15 22:01:01 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 22:01:05 I'm... alright Nov 15 22:04:42 * Molly watches him Nov 15 22:04:58 That was rather intense back there... Nov 15 22:05:42 The Nieblungen? Nov 15 22:08:51 Yes Nov 15 22:09:33 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:09:34 Aye Nov 15 22:10:23 For beings who oft talk so little, they gave a very long accounting of what happened Nov 15 22:11:05 Well... that was what I asked for Nov 15 22:14:41 Did they have to be so cruel though? Nov 15 22:14:58 Cruel? Nov 15 22:15:28 It was unkind to hurt you. They could have been gentler Nov 15 22:15:47 I don't think they'd understand how. I asked for information, they gave it. Exactly as it happened. Nov 15 22:16:05 * Molly squeezes his hand Nov 15 22:16:13 I'm protective Nov 15 22:16:23 I know love Nov 15 22:16:48 Do you feel better that she was not raped? Nov 15 22:17:14 Some, yes. She was still violated at my instruction, even if it was not my intention for it to go that far Nov 15 22:17:58 But you will try to be forgiving with yourself? Nov 15 22:18:18 I will try Nov 15 22:18:26 Good Nov 15 22:19:32 She was evil, it is good that you stopped her, no matter the cost Nov 15 22:20:27 I suppose so. It was cruel though. Nov 15 22:22:47 No, it was a desperate attempt to find something that might cut through her evil and make her repent Nov 15 22:23:55 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 22:23:58 maybe Nov 15 22:26:15 * Molly turns his hand over, kissing his palm "my love, there are little girls safely asleep in their beds tonight who might not have been if it were not for you" Nov 15 22:26:45 * Morgan nods, frowning Nov 15 22:26:47 I suppose so Nov 15 22:26:59 Do you trust me? Nov 15 22:27:29 Of course I do Nov 15 22:28:03 Then you must trust that in this I am correct Nov 15 22:28:56 * Morgan sighs Nov 15 22:29:02 Thats rather unfair isn't it Nov 15 22:29:26 No. Your judgement is clouded Nov 15 22:29:42 So is yours, by your desire to protect me Nov 15 22:30:40 I am not trying to protect you. She would not have bowed to anything, you did not want to have to end her life. You tried everything you could before that. Nov 15 22:31:35 * Morgan sighs, nodding Nov 15 22:32:36 * Molly watches him Nov 15 22:32:53 What can I do, my love? Would magic help? Nov 15 22:34:50 No, I don't think so... its up here *he taps his temple* Nov 15 22:34:56 I'll be alright Nov 15 22:35:44 * Molly moves, kissing his forehead Nov 15 22:36:33 Alright, liebling *she holds him, resting her cheek on his crown* Nov 15 22:37:49 I worked out... I own nearly a third of the ships here Nov 15 22:38:14 Mmmm that's a nice thought Nov 15 22:39:23 * Molly giggles "And you know what they say about a man with a big fleet? Nov 15 22:39:50 Uhhh... no.... Nov 15 22:40:43 *HH walks back in just to catch the punchline* M: He's very fond of seamen. Nov 15 22:41:51 * Morgan closes his eyes Nov 15 22:41:55 Oh... oh dear... Nov 15 22:42:17 HH: I knew it! Nov 15 22:42:50 * Molly kisses his crown before sitting in his lap Nov 15 22:43:12 There you are, Heinzharold, I was just talking to Morgan about you! Nov 15 22:44:23 HH: *he grins* Yeah, well, I didn't like any seamen til I met your husband! *he then pauses* that didn't come out well... Nov 15 22:45:19 No, I think you came out perfectly well there Nov 15 22:45:47 *HH laughs, Inga follows him in* Nov 15 22:45:56 I: What's so funny? Nov 15 22:47:53 Oh my thats going to be tough to explain Nov 15 22:48:23 I was making a dirty joke, and they started flinging it at each other Nov 15 22:48:54 *HH groans* ugh, that's not an image I needed! Nov 15 22:50:34 * Morgan sighs, relaxing Nov 15 22:50:46 I suppose a certain young lady is after a hot bath that was promised? Nov 15 22:52:39 I: Only if it isn't too much trouble? Nov 15 22:53:47 For you? Never. Nov 15 22:53:52 *HH excuses himself to fetch the tub and get the crew to bring water* Nov 15 22:54:44 What about you, my love? Will you be bathing or will you be stripping off and swimming in the harbour? *Inga giggles* Nov 15 22:55:09 I hadn't considered that... Nov 15 22:56:12 * Molly smiles "it'll be very cold..." Nov 15 22:56:57 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:57:01 I know Nov 15 22:57:23 I: isn't that supposed to be off-putting? Nov 15 22:58:05 * Molly shakes her head "That's where we were at midnight on New Year's Eve, in the cold lake..." Nov 15 22:58:32 * Morgan nods Nov 15 22:58:40 And I like swimming in really cold water Nov 15 22:59:15 I: Why though? Nov 15 23:00:32 Its vaguely invigorating... but a big part of it is... its about the only time I can feel the temperature of the water. Nov 15 23:01:57 I: Why? Nov 15 23:02:31 * Molly has stayed in his lap, unusual for her even though it's not uncommon to see Inga in Heinzharold's Nov 15 23:02:59 The scarring... the burns aren't quite so bad, but my punishment from the war is more or less numb, certainly where temperature is concerned... the skin is just too damaged to be able to feel it Nov 15 23:05:46 *Inga looks to Molly* Can't you fix it? Nov 15 23:06:30 * Molly shrugs "Possibly, but I was quite unaware of this myself until recently" Nov 15 23:06:46 * Morgan shrugs Nov 15 23:06:55 I'm used to it. Nov 15 23:08:51 *they're interrupted by the bath and the crew, and then Molly gets off his lap, going through to the bedroom, saying to Inga "knock when you're done. My love, do you have somewhere to be or will you join me" Nov 15 23:09:32 I'll come in with you, I'll catch up with Sorgi before his watch ends Nov 15 23:12:00 * Molly nods, shutting the bedroom door behind them. She goes to their trunk, finding the Queen Anne's Lace Nov 15 23:12:07 Did you find a wig? Nov 15 23:12:30 I did tell you earlier... Nov 15 23:13:06 Of course, I'm sorry. I don't sleep well with my course, and other things have taken my attention Nov 15 23:13:49 * Morgan nods, moving to put his hand on her lower back, warming that area gently Nov 15 23:14:21 * Molly puts her tongue out before dropping the herbs on, much like how she'd make him stick his tongue out in his dream, watching him affectionately Nov 15 23:16:03 Its been a long day Nov 15 23:16:24 * Molly swallows Nov 15 23:16:40 It has. That feels very good, my love Nov 15 23:17:50 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:18:04 HeinzHarold suggested it might help with the discomfort Nov 15 23:18:09 * Molly puts the bottle away "if I lie on the bed, would you continue?" Nov 15 23:19:34 If you'd like Nov 15 23:21:52 * Molly nods. She lies on the bed face down with a pillow before pulling up her blouse and lowering her trousers somewhat so he can easily reach her lower back, hips, and the top of her bottom Nov 15 23:22:51 * Morgan moves to the bed beside her, rubbing her back and warming the area Nov 15 23:24:18 * Molly sighs softly "oh that's really good" Nov 15 23:24:37 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:24:39 good Nov 15 23:25:26 * Molly just enjoys it quietly before eventually saying "-at least- eight..." Nov 15 23:25:52 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:25:53 mmhmm Nov 15 23:26:26 Are you sure you have enough desire for me to make nine or more babies? Nov 15 23:28:01 Oh absolutely Nov 15 23:29:47 * Molly nods, fidgeting a little Nov 15 23:29:56 And nineteen? Nov 15 23:30:25 Mmmhmmm Nov 15 23:31:22 * Molly giggles, stretching a little, which pushes her tummy down and lifts through her hips and bottom Nov 15 23:31:26 Ninety? Nov 15 23:31:55 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:31:57 Oh yes Nov 15 23:33:27 Mmhmm how many -would- it take before your lust ran out? Nov 15 23:35:20 What's the biggest number that exists? Nov 15 23:35:40 Oh, a few million, I'd imagine Nov 15 23:36:36 A few more than that then Nov 15 23:36:59 Mmmm... we could repopulate a whole world Nov 15 23:37:05 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:37:16 Not the first course of action, mind... Nov 15 23:38:32 No? If we have a whole world to ourselves your first thought would not be making love to me it it? *she fidgets a little again, pressing up against his hands* Nov 15 23:38:54 Well, obviously Nov 15 23:39:12 I hope you feel this way always Nov 15 23:39:24 I've no doubt that will be the case Nov 15 23:39:56 Good. And I. Nov 15 23:40:00 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:40:00 Good Nov 15 23:40:24 What do you think about what they said... at least fifteen years Nov 15 23:41:53 I am somewhat relieved that it is not... imminent... but I imagine we will continue to face... difficulties. Nov 15 23:42:02 * Molly nods Nov 15 23:42:33 I did not know if you were hopeful that we could get it out of the way before children come along Nov 15 23:43:13 I was under the impression our children would be needed... Nov 15 23:44:03 It does sound so. There's relief in the idea that we can live our lives a while before that should happen Nov 15 23:44:30 Aside from facing whatever monsters are thrown in our path in the meantime Nov 15 23:44:59 But that's not too new to us Nov 15 23:45:12 No... though it is definitely more difficult than it used to be Nov 15 23:45:51 Eisen monsters. Everything is big and stronger here, mon petit chou Nov 15 23:46:02 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:46:04 True Nov 15 23:47:27 Mmm, tomorrow night when I am able, I look forward to you showing me how big and strong Eisen can get! Nov 15 23:47:47 Blossom! Nov 15 23:48:41 What? Nov 15 23:48:46 How rude Nov 15 23:49:09 * Molly giggles, glancing over her shoulder to see his expression Nov 15 23:50:51 * Morgan is grinning at her Nov 15 23:51:06 * Molly smiles Nov 15 23:51:29 Not that you would spank me for it today... that would be unkind Nov 15 23:51:44 Probably wake Varick anyway Nov 15 23:52:37 Oh we will need to test to see how much can be heard. Otherwise I don't think I want to go away for three months! Nov 15 23:53:22 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:53:23 quite Nov 15 23:54:37 * Molly lies back down, giggling Nov 15 23:55:19 You can show me why Eisen means Avalonian iron... Nov 15 23:55:36 Oh really Nov 15 23:56:36 Mmhmm by being as hard as iron. Nov 15 23:57:06 * Morgan nods Nov 15 23:57:10 I can manage that I expect Nov 15 23:58:22 Especially if I... *she arches her back purposefully, as if presenting her derrière to him* ... move like that?