**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Dec 5 00:00:21 2022 Dec 05 00:00:21 I was indiscrete and have.... I've gotten someone pregnant Dec 05 00:00:49 A: *he looks livid as expected* You've done what?! Dec 05 00:01:00 * Morgan hangs his head Dec 05 00:02:15 I tho... it doesn't matter what I thought, just... the end result. Dec 05 00:05:07 A: *he looks disgusted, moving to look out of the window, arms folded* why didn't you pull out, you damned fool?! Dec 05 00:05:18 Adalbrecht! *she blushes* Dec 05 00:06:02 Its not... it wasn't... Dec 05 00:06:23 A: Verity, leave us. Dec 05 00:07:31 * Verity looks at Morgan with a mix of disappointment and also concern "Oh Morgan..." Dec 05 00:07:56 I'm sorry mother Dec 05 00:08:29 A: Now, Verity. Dec 05 00:09:29 * Verity kisses Morgan's cheek a moment before letting herself out quietly Dec 05 00:09:37 * Verity is now known as Adalbrecht Dec 05 00:10:07 * Adalbrecht turns to look at Morgan "what the hell were you thinking?!" Dec 05 00:10:19 Father please... its not that simple Dec 05 00:10:56 Then you'd better start giving me some good answers fast, young man! Dec 05 00:11:35 I... its not that I didn't pull out, I didn't even... you know... Dec 05 00:12:11 Didn't even what?! Give me some damned whiskey. Dec 05 00:12:39 * Morgan pours him a glass, quickly handing it over Dec 05 00:12:54 I didn't finish... Dec 05 00:12:58 * Adalbrecht downs it Dec 05 00:13:04 That's impossible Dec 05 00:13:29 Nevertheless Dec 05 00:14:14 The child is not yours. If you do not finish in her, it is impossible *he holds the glass out again* Dec 05 00:14:20 * Morgan refills it Dec 05 00:14:27 She has been intimate with no-one else Dec 05 00:14:56 Hah! Then you're even more a fool than it seems! Dec 05 00:15:07 No, father. The child is mine. Dec 05 00:15:49 * Adalbrecht takes a mouthful Dec 05 00:16:52 She's a servant here? Dec 05 00:17:01 No... not a servant Dec 05 00:17:26 One of the locals? Are you mad?! Dec 05 00:17:34 No sir... Dec 05 00:17:46 Then what? Dec 05 00:17:54 Molly Rosenkrantz Dec 05 00:18:52 The Freiarr's daughter? How long has this been going on?! Dec 05 00:19:34 It was... I visited and... we got carried away... about four months ago. Dec 05 00:20:56 You haven't even been properly courting?! Oh this gets worse and worse! Dec 05 00:21:09 * Morgan shudders, tears falling again Dec 05 00:23:02 Did you take advantage of her? Dec 05 00:23:08 No! Dec 05 00:23:19 She was willing? Dec 05 00:23:31 Yes, of course. I would not... Dec 05 00:25:11 A noble girl doesn't just have intercourse with a man she has only met that day! That is what whores do! Even common girls behave better than that! Dec 05 00:25:18 * Adalbrecht finishes the second glas Dec 05 00:25:23 Father! Dec 05 00:25:49 * Adalbrecht just looks angry Dec 05 00:26:00 Has she done this to snare a Veisgraf? Dec 05 00:26:30 No! She had no intention of that Dec 05 00:27:00 Then for all your idiocy there will have to be a price paid. Dec 05 00:28:12 You will disown me. I understand. Dec 05 00:29:26 No. You will marry her. You will resign your naval rank, and you will come back to Sudlachenburg immediately. And you will stay there until you have learnt some sense and to keep your breeches buttoned. Dec 05 00:30:47 I... I have been discharged from my ship... I came here because marrying her is the right and honourable thing to do Dec 05 00:31:18 Does her Father know what you did to his daughter? Dec 05 00:31:32 * Morgan grinds his teeth Dec 05 00:31:43 What -we- did... yes, he knows. Dec 05 00:32:24 Then I will speak with him. You will pack your things, we will be leaving tomorrow. Dec 05 00:32:49 She may need more time Dec 05 00:33:38 She will have known us one night, that will be more than enough to travel with us, given how one night was enough to let you bed her! Dec 05 00:34:10 Father, I understand you are angry, but your disrespect towards her is not acceptable. Treat me as you will, but you are better than that Dec 05 00:34:50 I am very angry. I should take you out and thrash you! Dec 05 00:35:18 If that is what you feel appropriate my lord, I will endure that Dec 05 00:35:55 I am considering it. What sort of example does this set for Edward?! He's only fourteen, for Theus sake! Dec 05 00:36:25 Then perhaps it is better I am not allowed home, for his sake Dec 05 00:37:18 You will not be out of my supervision, do you understand me?! Dec 05 00:37:29 Yes sir Dec 05 00:37:44 Good. Where will her Father be now? Dec 05 00:38:43 Probably his library. Might I be permitted to speak with mother? Dec 05 00:39:16 If she is willing to speak to you after this, yes Dec 05 00:40:10 I have already lost my best friend over this... please, -please- don't take my family from me as well Dec 05 00:40:29 The only one who has cost you anything is -you- Dec 05 00:41:33 * Morgan flinches like he's been hit Dec 05 00:41:36 Yes my lord Dec 05 00:41:59 * Adalbrecht walks out of the room, leaving Morgan alone Dec 05 00:42:22 * Morgan drinks two full glasses of scotch before going in search of his mother Dec 05 00:43:03 *she is found upstairs with a housekeeper in a guest room that's the same colour as her dress* Dec 05 00:43:09 * Adalbrecht is now known as Verity Dec 05 00:43:49 * Morgan knocks on the door frame Dec 05 00:44:33 * Verity sends the housekeeper away. The room has a small couch by the unlit fire Dec 05 00:44:41 Sit down, Morgan Dec 05 00:44:53 * Morgan does as he's told Dec 05 00:45:17 * Verity sits beside him, turned so she can see him Dec 05 00:45:58 Perhaps you would like to tell me what has happened... *the tone is serious, and much like the times he was asked to account for his misdeeds as a boy* Dec 05 00:47:05 When I was here a few months ago. The Freiarrs daughter and I were... intimate. She is now pregnant. I was discharged from my ship so that I could do the proper and honourable thing Dec 05 00:47:32 Do you love her? Dec 05 00:47:54 I don't know yet... we are very fond of eachother and are growing close Dec 05 00:51:37 * Verity looks a little sad "This is so unexpected, Morgan... I really thought we would make a nice match for you, and after a decent length of courtship you'd propose and then we'd have a beautiful wedding... I thought you'd save your wife's purity, and not sully her. Dec 05 00:52:13 * Morgan looks very hurt, but nods Dec 05 00:52:26 I cannot tell you how sorry I am to have let you down so Dec 05 00:53:20 * Verity nods a little "It is disappointing, but we can only try now to make the best of it. You are going to marry, of course" Dec 05 00:53:45 * Morgan nods Dec 05 00:53:51 Yes mother Dec 05 00:54:25 And you'll do that in Sudlachenburg. People won't need to know that it was so unplanned Dec 05 00:55:06 Father has instructed me that we are leaving for Sudlachenburg tomorrow and that I will not be allowed to leave for some time Dec 05 00:56:39 Yes, the two of you should stay with us and get used to married life Dec 05 00:57:09 * Morgan nods, sighing heavily Dec 05 00:58:13 * Verity strokes his hair Dec 05 00:58:26 Come now, dear boy, it will all be alright Dec 05 00:58:51 I'm not sure it will ever be Dec 05 00:59:54 Of course it will... you clearly have an attraction for each other, and that is helpful in the long term. And there will be a -baby- Dec 05 01:00:05 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:00:43 I wish it were better circumstances Dec 05 01:01:07 * Verity nods Dec 05 01:01:32 Of course you do... you're so young, but I will help you both with the baby Dec 05 01:01:54 I'm still not convinced father won't disown me... or thrash me... Dec 05 01:02:11 He will do no such thing Dec 05 01:02:47 * Morgan shrugs Dec 05 01:02:50 I deserve it Dec 05 01:03:53 You made a mistake... but thousands of young men make such mistakes every day. Our family will pull together Dec 05 01:04:29 * Morgan shrugs again Dec 05 01:04:30 Maybe Dec 05 01:05:11 * Verity pats her thigh "lay your head here, dear boy. This is such a heavy weight for you to carry" Dec 05 01:05:33 * Morgan shifts so he can Dec 05 01:06:00 * Verity strokes his hair like when he was a boy Dec 05 01:06:41 Don't fret, my boy. It's alright... I'm here now. Dec 05 01:08:20 I've lost HeinzHarold... he hates me over this Dec 05 01:09:08 Oh I'm sure he doesn't Dec 05 01:09:57 He really does... he's barely spoken to me since we were here, and when we found out she was pregnant.... I don't think we're ever coming back from this Dec 05 01:10:47 Oh dear boy... *she sounds sad for him* Dec 05 01:11:19 * Morgan nods, sobbing into her skirts Dec 05 01:12:43 * Verity rubs his back just like she used to, singing to him Dec 05 01:13:08 * Morgan cries for several minutes before slowly calming Dec 05 01:13:40 Why don't I have a little talk with Heinzharold... Dec 05 01:13:58 I don't deserve that Dec 05 01:14:18 You are my -baby-, you always will be. Dec 05 01:14:48 Even so Dec 05 01:15:47 Maybe shortly I could meet your betrothed? Dec 05 01:16:12 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:16:21 Assuming father has no objections Dec 05 01:16:35 * Verity nods Dec 05 01:17:01 I will see Heinzharold, why don't you find her? She must be waiting for you? Dec 05 01:17:44 * Morgan nods, sitting up and wiping his face Dec 05 01:17:46 Alright mother Dec 05 01:19:58 * Verity descends the stairs where he needs to go on to Molly Dec 05 01:21:12 * Morgan heads off to find her Dec 05 01:21:21 * Verity is now known as Molly Dec 05 01:21:42 * Molly calls to come in when he gets to her room Dec 05 01:22:33 * Morgan goes in Dec 05 01:22:48 My mother is just talking to HeinzHarold, then she'd like to meet you Dec 05 01:23:15 * Molly is smoothing her dress over her bump so she can admire it in the mirror Dec 05 01:23:20 I'd like that Dec 05 01:23:56 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:24:09 My father is livid... Dec 05 01:24:23 I'm sorry Dec 05 01:24:35 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:24:48 He wants us to leave tomorrow to go to Sudlachenburg Dec 05 01:25:10 That is soon! Dec 05 01:25:17 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:25:28 * Molly comes over to him Dec 05 01:25:41 Are you alright? Dec 05 01:26:27 I don't know Dec 05 01:26:43 I could hold you? Dec 05 01:27:14 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:27:17 If you're sure Dec 05 01:27:37 * Molly nods "here? Or lock the door and lie down?" Dec 05 01:28:04 Here please Dec 05 01:29:22 * Molly wraps her arms around his waist Dec 05 01:29:35 * Morgan leans his cheek atop her head Dec 05 01:30:22 The worst will be over now Dec 05 01:31:44 My father can hold a grudge... I expect to be dealing with his ire for weeks at least Dec 05 01:32:12 But he won't be so shocked again Dec 05 01:32:43 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:32:45 I suppose Dec 05 01:33:01 And we will not have to sneak around so much? Dec 05 01:33:18 I suppose not Dec 05 01:34:09 * Molly looks up at him, checking his expression Dec 05 01:34:29 * Morgan still looks sad Dec 05 01:34:54 It's a bad time, but I need to say something... Dec 05 01:35:07 Right... Dec 05 01:35:31 I'm falling for you. I have been from the moment I saw you... Dec 05 01:35:43 Really? Dec 05 01:35:50 * Molly nods Dec 05 01:35:55 Really really. Dec 05 01:36:57 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:37:03 good Dec 05 01:37:22 * Molly nods Dec 05 01:37:31 I just thought you should know Dec 05 01:37:48 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:38:05 Even under all this anguish, I've felt the same happening Dec 05 01:38:16 * Molly smiles Dec 05 01:38:35 Thank god! I thought maybe I was alone in this! Dec 05 01:39:12 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 05 01:39:16 No... you're not Dec 05 01:39:53 * Molly nods, going on her tiptoes to kiss him gently Dec 05 01:40:48 We'll make this work Dec 05 01:41:00 * Molly nods Dec 05 01:41:15 Then we can finish what we started Dec 05 01:42:24 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:43:22 * Molly sighs, smiling "The sooner the better, before I die of frustration!" Dec 05 01:45:19 Could be... awkward... Dec 05 01:45:48 Why would it? It wasn't last time, it felt perfectly right Dec 05 01:46:35 There is a... growing... obstacle... Dec 05 01:47:16 * Molly laughs "we will just have to be creative!" Dec 05 01:47:50 We'll figure it out Dec 05 01:48:19 * Molly watches him "God I want that!" Dec 05 01:48:47 * Morgan nods Dec 05 01:49:01 Come on... lets see if we can find my mother Dec 05 01:49:12 *there's a tap at the door, HH's knock* Dec 05 01:50:32 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 05 06:43:18 * Molly has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Dec 05 22:28:55 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 05 22:39:05 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 05 22:40:31 Why would it? It wasn't last time, it felt perfectly right Dec 05 22:40:31 There is a... growing... obstacle... Dec 05 22:40:31 * Molly laughs "we will just have to be creative!" Dec 05 22:40:31 We'll figure it out Dec 05 22:40:31 * Molly watches him "God I want that!" Dec 05 22:40:33 * Morgan nods Dec 05 22:40:35 Come on... lets see if we can find my mother Dec 05 22:40:37 *there's a tap at the door, HH's knock* Dec 05 22:41:22 * MollyK watches him questioningly before whispering "now what?" Dec 05 22:41:47 * Morgan lets her go, calling for him to enter, watching anxiously Dec 05 22:42:06 * MollyK is now known as HH Dec 05 22:42:28 * HH comes in, looking at Morgan Dec 05 22:42:36 I want to talk to you Dec 05 22:42:55 * Morgan nods Dec 05 22:43:02 Molly, would you excuse us please? Dec 05 22:43:40 *Molly does slip out quietly, HH watching her as she goes* Dec 05 22:43:55 * Morgan watches him warily Dec 05 22:44:32 * HH runs his hand through his hair, not quite making eye contact Dec 05 22:44:39 Look... Dec 05 22:45:58 I understand why you're angry... why you can't look at me... I don't blame you, not one bit. Dec 05 22:46:18 * HH looks at him Dec 05 22:46:41 I o'erreacted, and feel pretty fuckin' stupid about it Dec 05 22:46:52 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 05 22:46:57 You don't need to Dec 05 22:47:20 Yeah, I do. She wasn't my girl, man. I hadn't even kissed her Dec 05 22:47:52 No but... I hurt you. I hate myself for that Dec 05 22:49:06 I've 'ad some time t' think... gotten a bit more experience under my belt, y' know? Dec 05 22:49:35 * Morgan nods slightly, watching him Dec 05 22:51:37 I liked 'er... thought she was the only girl in the world that special... Dec 05 22:51:53 But... Dec 05 22:53:02 But... I got real drunk a couple weeks back. Passed out drunk, y'know? Saw my Da. Dec 05 22:53:26 * Morgan looks surprised Dec 05 22:53:32 right... Dec 05 22:53:54 In my 'ead, o'viously. Not alive Dec 05 22:54:30 That's a bit... weird... Dec 05 22:54:43 * HH nods Dec 05 22:55:04 Told me t' give my 'ead a wobble. Dec 05 22:55:30 * Morgan laughs before clamping a hand over his mouth Dec 05 22:55:38 Sorry... just... sounds exactly like your Da Dec 05 22:56:22 * HH chuckles too Dec 05 22:58:13 Yeah. Said I'd be a fool t' piss away a long friendship over a lassie who doesn' even want me. Not when there's loads more who will. Dec 05 23:00:09 * Morgan nods slowly Dec 05 23:00:11 So... Dec 05 23:01:34 So I'm 'ere. Ship was leaky, me an' Rosie are on a four month leave til she's fixed. Figured I'd find you. Bumped into Dec 05 23:01:45 Yer folks on th' way Dec 05 23:02:05 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:02:16 Wish I'd known that before I saw them Dec 05 23:02:59 Been a long ride, I hadda stop by th' kitchens first, see what was goin' spare Dec 05 23:03:22 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:03:44 I'm not blaming you, or anything... just... it was hell. Dec 05 23:04:23 Shoulda given 'em a heads up, I guess? Dec 05 23:04:55 No... I'd have been disowned if he'd found out from anyone else Dec 05 23:05:03 * HH nods Dec 05 23:05:21 Best I kept my mouth shut. 'Ard work is that. Dec 05 23:06:02 * Morgan nods slightly, watching him Dec 05 23:06:26 I can't express how awful I've been feeling man... Dec 05 23:07:26 * HH nods Dec 05 23:07:48 Been rough Dec 05 23:09:18 I.... *he sighs* I've missed you so much... like I'm missing a part of me... Dec 05 23:09:30 * HH nods Dec 05 23:09:36 Yeah, me too Dec 05 23:09:45 so... what now? Dec 05 23:10:40 Well, figure with Edward King O' Eisen still a bit young, yer gon' need a best man Dec 05 23:11:55 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:11:59 We gonn' be ok? Dec 05 23:14:41 Yeah man. You gotta bigger fish t' fry. Mebbie -I'll- jus' be -yer- sidekick for a change Dec 05 23:15:32 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:15:36 You and Rosie ok? Dec 05 23:17:26 Yeah. He's met a lassie. Pretty smitten. Dec 05 23:18:17 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:19:28 * HH watches him Dec 05 23:19:36 Wanna be done with this shit? Dec 05 23:19:44 * Morgan nods solemnly Dec 05 23:19:50 So much Dec 05 23:19:55 * HH hugs him hard Dec 05 23:20:04 Me too, you dickhead Dec 05 23:20:09 * Morgan sobs a few times Dec 05 23:20:19 God I missed you... I love you so much man Dec 05 23:20:50 Love you too. You missed so many pretty lassies, man Dec 05 23:21:08 * Morgan shrugs, letting him go Dec 05 23:21:16 I'm not fussed Dec 05 23:21:55 * HH nods, putting a hand on the back of his neck, looking serious Dec 05 23:22:03 One important thing though... Dec 05 23:22:21 * Morgan watches him, almost like he's scared Dec 05 23:22:37 They were my fuckin' apples, man. Dec 05 23:22:51 * Morgan laughs suddenly Dec 05 23:22:54 You ass Dec 05 23:23:18 * HH laughs too Dec 05 23:23:32 Yeah. So, now what? Dec 05 23:24:06 * Morgan shakes himself Dec 05 23:24:34 I was going to take Molly to meet mother... Tomorrow we leave for Sudlachenburg where I will not be allowed to leave until the day I die Dec 05 23:25:20 * HH snorts Dec 05 23:25:24 Seriously?! Dec 05 23:25:34 * Morgan nods, looking decidedly upset Dec 05 23:25:52 He's pulling me out of the navy... I'm not going to sail anymore Dec 05 23:26:02 Ah shit, man Dec 05 23:26:24 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:27:03 yeah Dec 05 23:27:47 Just stay home bein' bored? Hang on, you are takin' her with you, right? Dec 05 23:28:34 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:28:44 Aye Dec 05 23:29:26 Won't be that bored then, troublemaker like she is *he smiles* Dec 05 23:30:22 Her father reckons I'll be miserable... I think he's being unfair to her Dec 05 23:30:59 Gotta make th' best of it, for the kid Dec 05 23:31:29 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:31:40 aye... there's definitely something there, though... Dec 05 23:32:31 Well yeah, she looks like she's done nothing but eat cake since we left. O'viously something there! Dec 05 23:33:30 No, I mean... between us, like... nevermind. Did you know you can hear the baby's heartbeat if you put your ear to her stomach? Dec 05 23:34:03 That's kinda weird Dec 05 23:34:10 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:34:13 Its incredible though Dec 05 23:34:26 * HH nods Dec 05 23:34:43 Kinda excited now? Dec 05 23:35:18 A tiny bit... been too anxious about telling my father. Wasn't expecting mother to be with him Dec 05 23:35:30 * HH nods Dec 05 23:35:40 Think they were scared you were 'urt Dec 05 23:36:04 Would've been easier Dec 05 23:36:36 * HH shakes his head Dec 05 23:37:25 I'm happy for ya, man. Way outta yer league, but e'en beggars end up kings sometimes Dec 05 23:37:44 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:38:25 I reckon theres' still a chance father will have me thrashed... Dec 05 23:39:18 You got me 'ere to defend y' now Dec 05 23:40:05 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:40:12 You have no idea how grateful I am for that Dec 05 23:40:33 * HH nods Dec 05 23:41:52 We're good, man. I'm over her now. Dec 05 23:42:01 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:42:15 Thank you Dec 05 23:43:33 * HH nods "Best man, and then Godfather, yeah?" Dec 05 23:44:01 I would in a heartbeat Dec 05 23:44:31 But y' gotta check with the boss lady now, huh? Dec 05 23:45:27 My father, actually... Dec 05 23:46:15 * HH nods Dec 05 23:46:59 So you like 'er, more than just to roll in th' sheets with? Dec 05 23:47:26 Think so, aye Dec 05 23:47:46 You'll be a good Da, man Dec 05 23:49:12 I hope so Dec 05 23:49:39 Shame y' gotta lose so much for it though Dec 05 23:49:55 * Morgan nods Dec 05 23:50:05 Its my own doing Dec 05 23:50:54 I get it a bit more now after getting more acquainted with some lassies Dec 05 23:51:22 What I don't get... is... -how- she got pregnant... Dec 05 23:52:15 Well, y' see men have this dangling thing 'tween our legs, yeah...? Dec 05 23:52:30 No, I mean... you interrupted us before... y'know Dec 05 23:53:01 Wasn't just the second round? Dec 05 23:53:09 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 05 23:54:17 Huh. Not to offend y', man, but you sure she didn't have lovers b'fore or after you? Dec 05 23:54:38 SHe's said not, and I believe her Dec 05 23:55:33 * HH nods Dec 05 23:55:50 Thought you had to spend to knock 'em up Dec 05 23:59:25 Apparently not...