**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Dec 4 00:07:32 2022 Dec 04 00:07:32 No. She's still young enough to make a life free of this Dec 04 00:08:02 * MorganK pulls a face Dec 04 00:08:13 I don't know about 'free', but... close to it perhaps Dec 04 00:08:30 Free enough, at any rate Dec 04 00:08:51 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:09:18 Aye, that'll do me.... Oh! We bought a house for when we settle down... which -may- be sooner than expected Dec 04 00:10:11 Congratulations, m'lord. In Sudlachenburg? Dec 04 00:10:52 No, outside of Kiev. We'll be there when I take control of the Grafdom Dec 04 00:11:29 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:11:50 have plans changed for Capperlucia? Dec 04 00:13:58 Some. After the events the night before Edwards wedding, it became clear to the Eisenfurst how close he came to the koenigsreich being destabilised. He asked us all what we wanted in return for avoiding that... my father, brother and HeinzHarold petitioned him that we be let out of our commitment of three years if we conceive. He agreed, providing we find a mutually agreeable replacement as ambassador Dec 04 00:15:16 * Sorgi smiles "more congratulations are in order then?" Dec 04 00:17:03 Not yet. It'll take time for the herbs Molly was taking to leave her system... I've asked the crew to bring any feedback they have for me to you and Koen, I hope thats alright Dec 04 00:19:08 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:19:31 That's no problem. How did you like captaining? Dec 04 00:19:44 * MorganK grins Dec 04 00:20:06 I loved it... was hard work getting the Stormdancer back in the dock in poor light though Dec 04 00:20:45 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:20:53 Zweibrucke is one of the worst Dec 04 00:21:17 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:21:27 Suspect I'm always going to have a soft spot for it now Dec 04 00:22:44 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:23:22 It's a decent place, the people are reasonable Dec 04 00:24:00 Got my first ship, captained it from here... never going to forget that I think. Dec 04 00:24:45 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:24:57 That's special Dec 04 00:25:02 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:25:12 And of course, I have my own office of trade here now Dec 04 00:26:44 He seems like a solid man. A little serious, but the ladies in the taverns were fawning over him the few nights I've been there Dec 04 00:26:54 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:27:15 He's very astute... and he has a sound mind for business Dec 04 00:28:18 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:28:32 Important to have someone on the ground, m'lord Dec 04 00:28:40 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:29:02 On our way back, we'll be picking up Florrie and Alice, then going up to visit my uncle before we come home Dec 04 00:29:26 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:30:02 Provision in Jura on the way back then, unless you prefer to hold out for Montaigne? Dec 04 00:30:37 No point making life difficult for ourselves Dec 04 00:31:03 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:31:33 I overheard Heinzharold tell Inga you and Molly were try8ng to visit every country Dec 04 00:31:44 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:31:53 Uhhh, yeah... sort of... Dec 04 00:32:56 We could stop a night in a Montaigne port on the way out Dec 04 00:33:03 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:33:21 I think... aye, we'd like that, if it won't put us too far behind Dec 04 00:33:33 * Sorgi shakes his head Dec 04 00:34:20 Any chance to add fresh provisions is good. I believe you've already been to Castile together, to see a monastery? Dec 04 00:34:46 Uhhh yes, but... that doesn't exactly... count... Dec 04 00:35:35 * Sorgi looks confused Dec 04 00:36:02 It's only going since you've married that counts? Dec 04 00:36:41 We're, how to put it... ticking off places we've been... intimate. Seven Koenigsreichs, countries... Dec 04 00:37:24 * Sorgi laughs Dec 04 00:37:54 Right... just let me know where you want to dock and we will, m'lord Dec 04 00:38:29 * MorganK blushes, but nods Dec 04 00:38:33 Thank you cap'n Dec 04 00:39:23 No problem. How have your nightmares been? Dec 04 00:40:06 Weird... sometimes they're just unpleasant, sometimes they're a life I could have lived... sometimes its absolute terror. Dec 04 00:41:42 Is that better than it was? Dec 04 00:41:57 Most of the time, yes Dec 04 00:42:33 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:42:53 But there's still a chance you'll go overboard? Dec 04 00:43:23 Maybe. I've got a -much- better handle on it Dec 04 00:43:42 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:43:57 Expecting a fairly smooth sail then? Dec 04 00:44:29 Hoping for one... I'm still a bit skeptical about it Dec 04 00:44:51 Why? Dec 04 00:45:16 Had nightmares so long, I'm half convinced its a short term reprieve Dec 04 00:45:29 And lets be honest, how often do journeys go smoothly for us Dec 04 00:46:55 Better that it's smooth given how far out we'll be Dec 04 00:47:09 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:47:13 I hope so, I really do Dec 04 00:47:23 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:47:43 If you want to take some days as Captain I'm happy with that Dec 04 00:47:56 * MorganK smiles slightly Dec 04 00:48:06 Hard to bump into anything hundreds of miles from land... Dec 04 00:48:43 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:49:42 Do you want your watches as before? Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Saturday first watch til four? Dec 04 00:50:17 Reckon so.... HeinzHarold will be taking some as well I believe Dec 04 00:52:03 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:52:14 The more the merrier Dec 04 00:52:51 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:53:10 We'll discuss it properly once we're underway... I'm thinking we leave at first light Dec 04 00:54:07 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:54:27 Provisions are all ready, men are ready to get on Dec 04 00:55:01 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:55:07 Its going to be a long time at sea Dec 04 00:57:11 It will, but no longer than we were often put out past Montaigne during the War. I did eight weeks once Dec 04 00:57:41 But then that long again back? Dec 04 00:58:34 No, then we had four days in Montaigne, and six more weeks before arriving in Quatre Bras Dec 04 00:58:45 * MorganK nods Dec 04 00:58:52 We'll be alright...new lands... Dec 04 00:58:59 * Sorgi nods Dec 04 00:59:15 And you have your family with you Dec 04 00:59:47 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 04 01:05:03 * Sorgi has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 04 17:36:44 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 04 18:31:46 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 04 18:36:04 *HH, Inga, Xsarlac, and Zareen have dinner in Morgan's study, Amir asleep in the middle of bed. They have a nice evening, and once more he notices how the latter couple accommodate each other automatically. The blackberry vodka is imbibed enthusiastically. Soon HH and Inga have said goodnight, and Molly has offered to bring out the baby. But when Dec 04 18:36:04 she's been a little longer than expected, Morgan follows her in* Dec 04 18:37:50 * Morgan looks to see what she's doing Dec 04 18:38:43 * MollyK is stood watching the sleeping child fondly Dec 04 18:39:08 Everything alright my love? Dec 04 18:39:47 * MollyK starts, then speaks quietly "yes, sorry..." Dec 04 18:40:02 You are longer than we expected Dec 04 18:42:56 * MollyK nods, gently picking up the baby, blanket and all "I was just... I don't know... being broody, I suppose" Dec 04 18:43:51 * Morgan nods Dec 04 18:43:55 I understand Dec 04 18:44:25 * MollyK nods, smiling, holding the baby carefully Dec 04 18:44:35 Soon, Theus willing. Dec 04 18:45:22 * Morgan nods Dec 04 18:45:24 aye Dec 04 18:47:14 ACTION nods, taking Amir to his mother. *She hands the baby over, and more goodnights are said. She looks at Morgan when they're gone* Do you need to go up on deck to check all is well? Dec 04 18:47:14 * Received a CTCP from MollyK (to #7thsea) Dec 04 18:47:48 N... aye, I think I will. I won't be long Dec 04 18:48:21 * MollyK nods, kissing his cheek "I'll be right here" Dec 04 18:48:51 * Morgan nods, heading up on deck Dec 04 18:49:32 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Dec 04 18:50:05 * Claudia is on watch, watching a group of drunk men laughing and acting fools by the tavern Dec 04 18:50:30 Any of them ours? Dec 04 18:50:46 Nope, none Dec 04 18:51:03 * Morgan nods Dec 04 18:51:04 good Dec 04 18:51:55 Everything alright below? Dec 04 18:52:03 * Morgan nods Dec 04 18:52:24 Aye. All heading to bed, I just wanted to check in Dec 04 18:53:07 It's fine. How are you though? Heinzharold said you and Molly had a serious falling out Dec 04 18:53:24 * Morgan leans on the railing Dec 04 18:54:10 Aye, we did. 'M alight now... got bitten by a spider and hallucinated HeinzHarolds Da... talked me through it all. Dec 04 18:54:34 That's odd for normal people Dec 04 18:55:07 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 18:55:24 Chances are it was just my subconscious finding a way to get me to listen to it Dec 04 18:56:40 He was worried about you two, that maybe it wouldn't be something you could fix Dec 04 18:57:17 He had it in his head I hated her... what she felt obligated to do, what she said... I was just hurting, badly Dec 04 18:58:52 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:00:28 I'm glad you got it sorted. You've worked too hard to throw it away Dec 04 19:00:36 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:01:08 Aye. I toyed with setting fire to the palace... Dec 04 19:01:28 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:03:26 I'd have slaughtered him. You were right to leave me here Dec 04 19:03:46 * Morgan smiles slightly Dec 04 19:03:58 I actually wished you were there... sort of Dec 04 19:04:05 Why? Dec 04 19:04:54 Think we could've done with being told off like you did after we faced the Schneeskald... Dec 04 19:05:36 You're not little kids. You know you can't be squabbling like it Dec 04 19:05:59 Was more serious than that, but... it might've worked Dec 04 19:06:48 Instead you opted for spiders and dead mentors Dec 04 19:07:18 Didn't opt for the spider... horrid hateful fuckers Dec 04 19:07:56 * Claudia laughs Dec 04 19:08:13 No rush to go back? Dec 04 19:09:12 If I ever go back there, he's gonn' die. Painfully. Dec 04 19:09:32 Just their culture, or is he just a swine? Dec 04 19:11:17 The former I think... he was displeased I dared drive what he termed a hard bargain... it very nearly all went wrong when he said it was only his honour stopping him from taking Molly from me... I -wanted- him to try... Dec 04 19:12:03 * Claudia grins Dec 04 19:12:11 That would have taught him a lesson Dec 04 19:12:23 That he'd remember for both seconds he had left to live Dec 04 19:12:37 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:13:03 I hear you had lunch with barely dressed dancing girls Dec 04 19:13:38 Aye. Lots of floaty, colourful nonsense Dec 04 19:14:51 Heinzharold says he's collecting up small coins to make Inga a belt that jingles when she moves Dec 04 19:15:28 That doesn't surprise me... he was in his element until he spotted me frowning Dec 04 19:15:48 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:16:27 He likes being the centre of attention. Just like he used to be in brothels Dec 04 19:16:42 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:16:43 Aye Dec 04 19:17:51 He's been teasing that I'd have enjoyed it Dec 04 19:19:48 You might've.... Didn't see anyone that was your type though... Dec 04 19:22:12 All too tall? *she smiles a little* Dec 04 19:22:16 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:22:20 Exactly Dec 04 19:22:27 * Claudia laughs Dec 04 19:22:45 Were you looking for someone I'd like?! Dec 04 19:23:01 Not exactly... I just pay attention Dec 04 19:23:47 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:24:00 Have you heard from Edward? Dec 04 19:24:26 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:24:43 He wants to speak to me, so I've left a note saying I'll be available tomorrow afternoon Dec 04 19:24:49 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:25:17 I wondered if DeeDee had gotten back yet, but it's probably too soon anyway Dec 04 19:26:12 I'd imagine it is... he still on your mind? Dec 04 19:27:20 * Claudia shrugs, pulling out her flask Dec 04 19:27:45 Occassionally. It's lessening. Putting some distance was the right thing Dec 04 19:28:24 * Morgan pulls out a flask, offering it to her Dec 04 19:28:26 Try this Dec 04 19:28:44 * Claudia takes it with thanks, trying it Dec 04 19:28:54 ((Its the vodka)) Dec 04 19:29:09 I think it would've been a mistake to rush into doing anything, yes... Dec 04 19:29:30 * Claudia sniffs it after sipping it Dec 04 19:29:52 It's done. I'm not seeing him again Dec 04 19:30:03 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 19:31:47 It's just a bit of lust, it's not like it means anything Dec 04 19:33:15 I think it does... it means you're changing a bit Dec 04 19:34:54 But me and DeeDee, -that- means nothing Dec 04 19:35:47 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:40:45 Are you ready to get sailing again? Dec 04 19:41:45 Best be, or I'm in the wrong place Dec 04 19:41:59 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:44:13 The queen still has amnesia then? Dec 04 19:45:08 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:45:19 Its like part of her recognises him, she's completely at ease with him Dec 04 19:45:40 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:45:55 Are you going to leave her like this then? Dec 04 19:46:50 The Empire seriously dislike magic... so its something we need to work on first... and Molly doesn't know if she can actually do anything about it Dec 04 19:47:26 * Claudia nods Dec 04 19:47:40 She seems compliant enough for now Dec 04 19:49:14 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:50:17 She's used to being owned... she feels safe and comfortable, and thats all she asked for... the adoration he heaps on her is unexpected for her, but even without that she'd go without complaint Dec 04 19:50:25 I suppose the wives are fawning over the baby? Dec 04 19:51:52 Molly certainly is, aye Dec 04 19:53:02 It'll keep them busy for the trip anyway Dec 04 19:54:53 * Morgan nods Dec 04 19:54:56 I would imagine so, aye Dec 04 19:55:11 * Morgan draws himself up, squaring his shoulders Dec 04 19:55:23 Come on then... lets have your opinion on my captaining Dec 04 19:56:49 You know full well I'd do the loyal thing and call out any fuck ups in the moment, not let you keep blundering Dec 04 19:58:57 I know... but I also know I'm green, and need the input Dec 04 20:00:34 You were good. You're on the level with the crew, give praise and good feedback. You call in help when you need it Dec 04 20:01:43 * Morgan nods, looking somewhat relieved Dec 04 20:02:27 Sorgi's said he's happy for me to take some days as captain on our way Dec 04 20:02:33 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:03:36 I was wondering about doing the same. If I'm going my own way onto the opposite ship, I was experience of captaining some of it Dec 04 20:04:34 Giving it serious thought eh? You feeling your time with Sorgi is coming to an end? Dec 04 20:05:35 No... I don't know. It makes sense for me to take the other ship Dec 04 20:08:40 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 20:08:53 There's no hurry for that Claudia Dec 04 20:08:59 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:09:02 Yeah Dec 04 20:09:19 *she takes a mouthful of the vodka before handing it back* Dec 04 20:09:57 * Morgan sips it before putting it away Dec 04 20:10:23 Me and Sorgi, we're fine. Like we were before. Dec 04 20:10:48 * Morgan nods Dec 04 20:11:04 Figured you would be. Did you tell him all of it? Or just the pertinent details? Dec 04 20:11:54 Just some. Not about the girl in the brother. Only you know that. Dec 04 20:12:53 * Morgan nods Dec 04 20:12:55 alright Dec 04 20:13:37 You think I should have told him? Dec 04 20:14:09 In all honesty, I don't know... maybe in time... Dec 04 20:14:37 * Claudia shrugs Dec 04 20:15:37 Maybe he doesn't need to. I'm alright. You helped enough Dec 04 20:17:15 No rush to tell him, if you even decide to... I'm not pushing, I just wanted to know how the land lays Dec 04 20:19:49 * Claudia nods "You don't need to worry. It'll be just like DeeDee never happened. Like he was a bad dream" Dec 04 20:21:37 * Morgan nods Dec 04 20:22:12 I'll talk to Sorgi about getting you some experience on the way Dec 04 20:22:47 * Claudia nods "I do watches, but it's not the same, is it?" Dec 04 20:24:57 No... its really not. Dec 04 20:26:40 * Claudia nods "How do you feel about leaving Eisen?" Dec 04 20:27:03 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 20:27:54 Conflicted. But its necessary... we're taking Sigfried and Be... Zareen home, doing something that, if all goes well, will strengthen Eisen Dec 04 20:28:14 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:28:44 After that you'll be leaving me and Sorgi behind Dec 04 20:29:05 * Morgan sighs Dec 04 20:29:23 I'm not looking forward to that... or giving up something I love so much Dec 04 20:30:12 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:30:48 It'll be like it was before you came back, I suppose. I've gotten used to seeing you and Heinzharold all the time Dec 04 20:31:48 It'll be different, though... you'll know more or less where we are. And you'll have a little cottage when you decide to visit. And a mirror, obviously Dec 04 20:33:16 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:33:38 Yeah. You've got lives to lead now, both of you Dec 04 20:34:30 Where would you live, if you ever settled down? Dec 04 20:35:00 * Claudia shrugs Dec 04 20:35:05 No idea Dec 04 20:37:29 We'll always have a place for you... you know that, right? Dec 04 20:38:30 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:39:11 I know. For now, I'm living on the ships. It's not the life many would choose, but it's what I want Dec 04 20:39:36 * Morgan nods Dec 04 20:40:21 Dunno how long your cottage will take... Gotta build HeinzHarolds cottage, and he might want to get the forge done as soon as he can Dec 04 20:40:51 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:41:10 He'll be wanting a place ready for babies Dec 04 20:42:26 * Morgan nods Dec 04 20:43:03 He told you he's not going to Capperlucia next time? Dec 04 20:43:10 Can't say I blame him... I was gutted when I heard they were wanting to stay behind Dec 04 20:43:20 * Claudia nods Dec 04 20:43:41 He's gone from being fun, free, and single to being a broody hen. Dec 04 20:44:27 Love. It gets you like that. Should've seen him with Thomas when he was born Dec 04 20:45:15 Makes you lose yourself. Was he fawning even then? Dec 04 20:45:48 I disagree. Just... changes you... like all sorts of other events. Dec 04 20:48:46 * Claudia shrugs Dec 04 20:48:59 It'll never happen to me. Dec 04 20:49:38 I said it'd never happen again to me... Dec 04 20:51:09 * Claudia shrugs Dec 04 20:51:14 That's different Dec 04 20:51:42 * Morgan snorts Dec 04 20:51:48 Only because you want it to be Dec 04 20:53:15 You grew up seeing a lot of love. You wanted it. I didnt Dec 04 20:55:32 I wanted to sail. I was happy just milling around being me before I met Dietlinde... and again with Molly. Its not something I looked for. Dec 04 20:57:48 But you always knew you'd settle, marry and have kids one day Dec 04 20:58:50 Never admitted it to myself... was doing a decent job of convincing myself I could sail forever Dec 04 21:01:13 * Claudia laughs "the War ending really fucked up your plans, huh?" Dec 04 21:03:25 Selfish, if you ask me Dec 04 21:03:50 Yeah. When you left Eisen, why didn't you join a crew? Dec 04 21:05:38 Do something I loved so much, like losing them didn't matter? No... no, I decided I was going to live as they had, quietly, hard working, no advantages. Until I got wind of Yensid being nearby Dec 04 21:06:15 * Claudia nods Dec 04 21:06:54 You going to do similar if you ever lose Molly? Dec 04 21:07:14 * Morgan scowls suddenly Dec 04 21:07:39 No. I... promised her I would stay for Varick... and I promised you... Dec 04 21:08:27 Good. Hopefully it'll never happen Dec 04 21:12:45 *there's the sound of a bell suddenly, and someone calling "last orders" Dec 04 21:13:32 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:13:57 Hope not. I'd best get to bed, we know I'll be up early Dec 04 21:16:14 * Claudia nods Dec 04 21:16:18 Night, Morgan Dec 04 21:16:41 g'night Dec 04 21:16:48 * Morgan heads back to his cabin Dec 04 21:23:03 * Claudia is now known as Molly Dec 04 21:24:21 * Molly is just in a shift. She's wearing the long curly blonde wig they didn't use for Zareen, her natural hair covered. She smiles Dec 04 21:24:32 What thinks you, my love? Dec 04 21:25:27 tolerable Dec 04 21:26:30 Only tolerable, hmm? And all this time I've felt like I'd be counted as improved in Eisen by being blonde Dec 04 21:28:07 And blend in? Dec 04 21:28:30 And be what most men here prefer. Blonde with blue eyes Dec 04 21:29:21 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 21:30:21 * Molly takes it off Dec 04 21:30:25 Better? Dec 04 21:30:44 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:30:45 yes Dec 04 21:31:07 Are you ready to retire? Dec 04 21:33:14 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:33:16 Yes my love Dec 04 21:33:47 * Molly gets undressed and prepared before helping him to undress Dec 04 21:34:16 I never did get chance to talk with Inga further. They were so keen to be off to bed Dec 04 21:34:53 There's a shocker(!) Dec 04 21:35:04 * Molly smiles, getting in Dec 04 21:35:23 Did you enjoy captaining another new ship? Dec 04 21:35:34 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:35:47 Yes I did... god it was hard work, getting her back into port Dec 04 21:36:05 * Molly smiles Dec 04 21:36:16 You like a challenge, my love Dec 04 21:36:35 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:36:40 I was worried I wasn't up to that one Dec 04 21:36:47 I wasnt Dec 04 21:40:08 * Molly waits for him to get in Dec 04 21:40:47 * Morgan gets undressed, getting into bed Dec 04 21:40:49 No? Dec 04 21:41:11 I have faith in your sailing Dec 04 21:41:40 * Molly still has the rope on her arm Dec 04 21:42:54 Still wearing that, hmm? Dec 04 21:43:24 I can remove it if you like, though the marks will still remain Dec 04 21:43:38 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:43:46 I'll redo it in the morning, if you like... Dec 04 21:43:57 Would you wish to? Dec 04 21:44:06 If it brings you comfort... yes Dec 04 21:44:36 That is all you like about it? *she starts undoing it* Dec 04 21:45:37 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 21:45:51 Its like... the wedding ring... it signifies you are mine Dec 04 21:46:00 * Molly smiles warmly Dec 04 21:46:06 I am utter yours Dec 04 21:46:47 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:47:12 And this.., *she touches his braid* does this signify you are mine? Dec 04 21:47:55 * Morgan nods Dec 04 21:48:58 I wouldn't have thought you'd like a symbol of possession like that? Dec 04 21:49:55 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 21:50:06 I can't say it bothers me Dec 04 21:50:39 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 04 21:51:13 Are there other parts of your person that display that you are mine? *she raises an eyebrow playfully* Dec 04 21:51:53 Well... on occasion, in private, yes Dec 04 21:52:07 * Molly smiles with feigned innocence Dec 04 21:52:13 Oh really, where? Dec 04 21:53:07 You know full well Dec 04 21:53:46 Do I, my Lord? You do not think you ought to take my hand and show me, so you can be sure I do? Dec 04 21:54:33 * Morgan wraps his arms around her, pulling her to him Dec 04 21:54:44 I just... I just want this right now. Is that alright? Dec 04 21:54:54 * Molly nods Dec 04 21:55:06 Of course, my love. Is something wrong? Dec 04 21:55:15 * Molly nestles into him Dec 04 21:56:44 No.. just... I don't know, we've not had time to just -be- together since the palace Dec 04 21:57:30 I know we have reconciled, but we have not really discussed it? Dec 04 21:58:02 No... Dec 04 21:58:28 Did you wish to, or feel we ought to? Dec 04 21:59:01 I don't know... I worry it will reopen old wounds... Dec 04 21:59:28 * Molly nods Dec 04 22:00:41 Let's not then. I am sorry, I have learnt a painful lesson, and will go forward accordingly Dec 04 22:01:24 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:02:36 It was odd I could get to your dream of the brothel Dec 04 22:02:53 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:02:54 very Dec 04 22:03:21 I wouldn't want to do it again Dec 04 22:05:01 No... it is a risk, seeing something you don't want to see Dec 04 22:06:13 * Molly nods Dec 04 22:06:24 I do not want that. Dec 04 22:10:12 No... Dec 04 22:12:34 The uhh... things that you've dreamt of that you've mentioned... I do not need to see. Dec 04 22:13:09 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:13:11 I understand Dec 04 22:14:18 I don't... it's not a judgement of how things were, just... it is easier for me if I don't think of it and feel any envy Dec 04 22:14:57 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:15:01 I know love... I know Dec 04 22:26:27 Do you feel the same with the Seb dreams. Dec 04 22:27:19 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:27:21 Yes, I do Dec 04 22:35:06 But you stay, because Madchen is there? Dec 04 22:35:46 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:35:48 aye Dec 04 22:37:51 * Molly nods Dec 04 22:37:57 Complicated Dec 04 22:39:43 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:39:47 Aye, it is Dec 04 22:40:09 I'd stop you seeing that if I could Dec 04 22:41:31 I know you would Dec 04 22:42:20 * Molly yawns Dec 04 22:42:26 I think it's time to sleep Dec 04 22:42:31 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:42:34 I suppose so Dec 04 22:46:09 You do not wish to yet? Dec 04 22:46:52 I don't see sleep as relaxing... its just another opportunity to experience loss or heartache Dec 04 22:47:28 Maybe it will be better tonight? Dec 04 22:48:12 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 22:48:15 We can but wait and see Dec 04 22:49:15 We can always hope. *she gently kisses him goodnight* Dec 04 22:49:32 * Morgan nods, settling to try to sleep Dec 04 22:50:56 * Molly sings softly to him, making sure she stays awake until he's drifted off Dec 04 22:56:58 *He starts to dream where he'd betrayed Heinzharold and made a child inadvertently with Molly. The anxious days have passed, waiting for his Father to come. It has given him time to get to know Molly better, and she's managed to get him into adventures, though all of them not risking their baby. It's been nearly two weeks that he has been here when Dec 04 22:56:58 he is walking hand in hand with her one sunny afternoon, their shared physical attraction going no further than kissing. Dec 04 22:57:08 Would you prefer a boy or a girl? Dec 04 22:57:29 Uhhh... a boy, I think Dec 04 22:57:48 For the succession? Dec 04 22:58:27 * Morgan nods Dec 04 22:59:19 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 04 22:59:40 I wouldn't know where to start with a girl really Dec 04 22:59:48 * Morgan shrugs Dec 04 22:59:52 I've no idea Dec 04 23:00:07 * Molly suddenly stops walking Dec 04 23:00:23 * Morgan looks at her Dec 04 23:00:49 I... can we sit a minute? Dec 04 23:00:58 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:01:02 Are you alright? Dec 04 23:01:22 * Molly nods, moving to a bench overlooking the driveway Dec 04 23:01:29 Yes... I think so Dec 04 23:01:48 Tell me what's going on Dec 04 23:02:12 I felt an odd feeling *she sits down* Dec 04 23:02:23 Odd how? Dec 04 23:02:40 Like... *she reaches for his hand* Dec 04 23:03:01 * Morgan lets her take it Dec 04 23:03:45 * Molly makes several light strokes on the back of his hand with one finger, just a centimetre each time Dec 04 23:04:28 Not pain or anything like that? Dec 04 23:04:47 * Molly shakes her head Dec 04 23:04:52 No, none Dec 04 23:05:08 I've never felt that before... Dec 04 23:05:18 You don't want me to get the midwife, or the doctor? Dec 04 23:05:28 * Molly shakes her head Dec 04 23:05:38 I think it might have been the baby moving Dec 04 23:05:48 * Morgan looks surprised Dec 04 23:05:49 Really? Dec 04 23:05:54 * Molly nods Dec 04 23:06:24 It is in the correct place, and the midwife said it might feel like a flutter, or popping bubbles Dec 04 23:07:08 And that is how it felt? Dec 04 23:09:08 * Molly nods "yes, that's-... oh! There it is again!" *she smiles* Dec 04 23:10:01 * Morgan looks relieved Dec 04 23:10:07 Oh... thats alright then Dec 04 23:11:04 * Molly nods, smiling "if you're worried you can listen?" Dec 04 23:11:36 I'm not worried but... but I'd like to anyway Dec 04 23:14:06 * Molly nods, laying down on the bench. She undoes her bodice and lowers her waistband so there're only a shift covering her expanding bump Dec 04 23:15:35 * Morgan moves, laying his ear against her bump Dec 04 23:16:23 *he can hear that now familiar and increasingly louder sound of galloping horses* Dec 04 23:16:38 * Morgan listens for a full minute before sitting back up Dec 04 23:16:43 I'm never going to tire of that Dec 04 23:17:00 * Molly smiles Dec 04 23:17:18 Nor I. It's nice to have you so close Dec 04 23:17:49 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:19:06 * Molly watches him a moment before sitting up so she can kiss him Dec 04 23:20:07 * Morgan returns her kiss before moving to put an arm around her Dec 04 23:21:22 * Molly kisses him again, and this time he hears the sound of horses hooves that are not his child within her, and slower Dec 04 23:21:42 * Morgan turns, looking round Dec 04 23:22:28 *It's Seb on horseback, and there's the sound of carriage wheels in the distance* Dec 04 23:22:51 There's your cousin... and sounds like... a carriage Dec 04 23:23:40 * Molly looks, sorting her clothing Dec 04 23:23:49 I wonder who is with him? Dec 04 23:24:52 I... my father perhaps... Dec 04 23:26:05 *Seb rides right over to them. He looks quite at ease* Molly... you've expanded. Dec 04 23:26:29 * Morgan watches him Dec 04 23:27:11 * Molly smiles "I have. You still look handsome as ever" Dec 04 23:27:28 *Seb inclines his head to Morgan* My Lord. Dec 04 23:27:40 Sebastien... who've you got with you? Dec 04 23:28:15 S: Your parents. Heinzharold is bringing up the rear Dec 04 23:28:35 Parents, plural? Oh... oh god Dec 04 23:28:55 * Molly looks at him Dec 04 23:28:59 Is that bad? Dec 04 23:29:37 I hadn't bargained on telling my mother... my fathers wrath is one thing, but mother... her disappointment... Dec 04 23:30:03 S: I'm going on to the house and let them know Dec 04 23:30:29 Has... Is HeinzHarold... *he sighs* nevermind. Dec 04 23:30:59 * Molly smiles "thanks Seb. Whiskey and coffee if you would? Oh and the yellow drawing room" Dec 04 23:31:46 S: *he inclines his head* I get less commands on the battlefield. From much less pretty people though *He grins* Dec 04 23:33:08 * Molly smiles Dec 04 23:33:33 Sod off, Seb Dec 04 23:33:50 *He laughs, and does* Dec 04 23:34:12 * Molly watches Morgan "I guess he's over it" Dec 04 23:34:49 Seems so... Dec 04 23:35:04 What shall we do now? Dec 04 23:36:31 I think I'd best prepare myself for what is to come Dec 04 23:38:39 * Molly grasps his hand, putting it on her bump "remember what it is that is so very important and precious... how your child will love you no matter what..." Dec 04 23:38:59 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:39:14 I'll try Dec 04 23:40:13 You're sure you won't want me there? Maybe seeing the bump will soften their hearts? Dec 04 23:40:48 It'd just delay the retribution... Dec 04 23:41:14 What retribution will there be? Dec 04 23:41:27 I don't know yet... but I'd rather get it out of the way Dec 04 23:42:02 * Molly nods Dec 04 23:42:35 I'll see the staff have them shown into the yellow drawing room and lie low. Do you want Heinzharold too? Dec 04 23:43:16 * Morgan shakes his head, looking at the floor Dec 04 23:43:25 I'll... maybe... try to talk to him later Dec 04 23:43:59 * Molly kisses his cheek "I'll see you in a while then" Dec 04 23:44:50 * Morgan nods Dec 04 23:45:00 I might... send someone for you, depending on how it goes Dec 04 23:46:40 I'll be sure I am decent then *she smiles* Dec 04 23:47:00 * Morgan nods before straightening and heading for the house Dec 04 23:48:24 *there's whiskey in a decanter and a tray of glasses as well as a coffee jug and cups when he gets there, alone at first* Dec 04 23:48:45 * Morgan pours a large glass before downing it Dec 04 23:49:18 *There's a tap at the door* Dec 04 23:49:27 come Dec 04 23:50:20 *A butler enters* My Lord, the Graf and Grafin Sudlachenburg Dec 04 23:50:33 * Morgan nods, standing still Dec 04 23:51:51 *Adalbrecht and Verity come in. Adalbrecht looks around the room. Verity comes straight to Morgan, a soft blue dress that highlights her eyes. She opens her arms, elated* My dear boy! Dec 04 23:52:06 * Morgan hugs her Dec 04 23:52:09 mother Dec 04 23:52:50 * Molly hugs him tightly "oh I have missed you terribly!" Dec 04 23:52:59 And I you mother Dec 04 23:54:55 * Molly is now known as Verity Dec 04 23:55:08 * Verity looks him over Dec 04 23:55:13 Are you hurt? Dec 04 23:55:23 No, mother... I'm not hurt Dec 04 23:56:29 *Adalbrecht comes to him, putting a hand on his shoulder* Morgan. What is all of this about? Dec 04 23:56:44 * Morgan seems to crumble at his, tears falling Dec 04 23:57:03 I'm so sorry... I'm so so sorry.... I've let you down so badly Dec 04 23:57:08 * Verity and Adalbrecht are stood side by side Dec 04 23:57:46 A: You've been dishonorably discharged? Dec 04 23:58:08 No... but I have dishonoured you, our name Dec 04 23:59:40 A: *he watches Morgan sternly* How? Dec 04 23:59:51 * Morgan breathes out slowly