**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Dec 26 10:54:16 2022 Dec 26 10:54:16 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 26 12:04:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 26 17:01:20 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 26 17:41:56 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 26 18:46:07 * MollyK has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Dec 26 18:46:10 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 26 18:46:19 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:46:21 Yes we do Dec 26 18:46:35 * MollyK smiles Dec 26 18:46:52 One day, I hope things will all be so simple for us Dec 26 18:47:30 I'm skeptical about that Dec 26 18:49:37 Not in terms of the world, but between us. There won't be so many times of low lows Dec 26 18:50:09 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:50:12 That'd be nice Dec 26 18:50:40 * MollyK nods Dec 26 18:50:55 Yes it would Dec 26 18:51:27 We can hope Dec 26 18:52:57 The high highs though...? Dec 26 18:53:06 They can stay... Dec 26 18:54:49 * MollyK smiles Dec 26 18:55:05 The wonderful things we do in bed can stay? Dec 26 18:55:17 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:55:19 Quite so Dec 26 18:55:28 And out of it...? Dec 26 18:56:20 * Morgan nods Dec 26 18:56:32 HeinzHarold has been told about our activities in Ussura Dec 26 18:58:17 * MollyK smiles Dec 26 18:58:27 Mmhmm I'm not surprised really Dec 26 18:58:40 No... Dec 26 19:00:14 Does it trouble you? Dec 26 19:02:18 No, not really... its hardly a secret that I'm not nearly so straight laced as it might appear Dec 26 19:05:49 * MollyK nods, smiling Dec 26 19:06:03 Besides, I was really the naughty party that night Dec 26 19:11:12 Well, yes, that is true Dec 26 19:14:22 * MollyK smiles "I'm not ashamed" Dec 26 19:14:51 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:14:59 Good Dec 26 19:16:40 * MollyK nods, kissing him gently Dec 26 19:17:03 I'm supposed to be seeing Claudia about how to bring men to heel Dec 26 19:17:47 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:18:03 Then you'd best get along my love... its important you get it right Dec 26 19:20:01 Mmm... I'm not learning much about making a man at my beckon call in your lap Dec 26 19:20:42 No, you're not... go on, away with you Dec 26 19:29:08 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 26 19:30:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 26 19:31:20 You're definitely not subject to my whims or desires, hmm? *she raises her brows* Dec 26 19:31:37 Not right this minute, no Dec 26 19:33:22 * MollyK nods, kissing him again before gently getting off his lap Dec 26 19:34:47 Enjoy your afternoon Dec 26 19:35:30 * Morgan nods, getting up to fetch his guitar before sitting back down to play Dec 26 19:39:23 * MollyK leaves him, and the afternoon is made up of Varicks nap and time on deck, and then them docking in Montaigne at sunset. It's been smooth, though as predicted there's a little of snowfall. HH has brought up Inga to enjoy it, and varick is trying to catch the flakes on his tongue Dec 26 19:40:43 * MollyK is now known as Inga Dec 26 19:40:56 * Inga comes to Morgan Dec 26 19:41:24 Heinzharold says you might want Varick watching tonight? Dec 26 19:41:53 * Morgan nods slightly Dec 26 19:42:17 We're hoping to get the draw started and sorted... don't know if it'll be tonight or first thing tomorrow Dec 26 19:42:49 HH: not off out t' be noble an' social? Dec 26 19:44:04 Haven't decided yet... might be an idea but... going to court bores the life out of me, and I don't enjoy wandering around talking to people I don't like while not eating or drinking anything Dec 26 19:45:04 HH: yeah man, they gotta feed us! Dec 26 19:46:16 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 26 19:46:36 I'm surprised you've not noticed... I may always have a drink in my hand, but I never drink it Dec 26 19:47:39 HH nudges Inga: it's so he don't give in to his instincts t' punch people in th' chops Dec 26 19:47:44 * Inga giggles Dec 26 19:49:46 Actually, thats down to imagining my mother looking at me disappointedly and sighing 'oh, Morgan!'... Dec 26 19:51:35 HH: That'd suck Dec 26 19:51:53 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:52:10 Doesn't always work, of course... hence why I got my first ship at a discount Dec 26 19:53:31 You punched Sinan Gottlieb, didn't you? Dec 26 19:55:18 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:55:32 I'm not having anyone treating my people like that Dec 26 19:57:04 HH: we don't mind 'aving Varick if y' need Dec 26 19:58:53 * Morgan nods Dec 26 19:58:56 Appreciate that Dec 26 20:02:15 Should I see if Molly needs some help getting ready tonight? Dec 26 20:04:27 I'm sure she'd appreciate that Dec 26 20:05:28 * Inga nods "shall I find her now?" Dec 26 20:09:32 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:09:41 She's probably still with Claudia Dec 26 20:10:48 * Inga nods, and HH pulls her in to briefly kiss her before sending her on her way with a pat on the bottom. He smiles like a man very contented Dec 26 20:11:32 * Morgan watches him surreptitiously Dec 26 20:13:19 * Inga is now known as HH Dec 26 20:13:24 She's a good girl Dec 26 20:13:40 Uh huh Dec 26 20:16:29 * HH looks at him Dec 26 20:16:31 What? Dec 26 20:16:42 I didn't say anything Dec 26 20:16:57 * HH shrugs Dec 26 20:17:09 She's a good wife. Takes care o' me Dec 26 20:17:16 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:17:43 I remember, clear as day, seeing that exact look on your Da's face and thinking that someday I wanted to be that happy... Dec 26 20:18:57 * HH nods, smiling Dec 26 20:19:16 Yeah, man, they loved each other like mad Dec 26 20:20:15 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:20:27 I know... same look I just saw on your face Dec 26 20:20:59 * HH nods Dec 26 20:21:16 Yeah, seen it on yers once or twice Dec 26 20:22:13 Oh? Dec 26 20:22:49 You had it a few times talking about Dietlinde Dec 26 20:23:48 When? Dec 26 20:24:39 Once y' were more settled in the cottage, an' then when y' told me she was increasin'. Dec 26 20:24:48 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:27:41 Sure y' musta had it at some point with Molly, jus can't remember when Dec 26 20:27:59 * Morgan frowns slightly Dec 26 20:28:05 I'm more... closed off than I used to be Dec 26 20:28:17 Yeah Dec 26 20:29:06 And I'm a shit for not allowing myself to just experience it Dec 26 20:32:18 Wouldn' go that far... Dec 26 20:33:47 * Morgan wrinkles his nose Dec 26 20:33:48 I would Dec 26 20:36:27 Jus' seems a bit dumb. Y' wanted th' happiness my Ma and Da had, an' it's right there on a plate in front o' ya, but you jus' keep looking away Dec 26 20:38:03 Because its terrifying man Dec 26 20:38:22 Why? Dec 26 20:40:07 Because I've been that happy before and had it ripped from me... that pain scares the ever-loving shit out of me. I don't even get respite during my sleep. Dec 26 20:41:54 Not gonna feel any better if you lose her knowing you didn' give yourself or her the happiness you did last time, man Dec 26 20:43:36 * Morgan sighs Dec 26 20:43:45 I'm trying to Dec 26 20:44:54 * HH nods Dec 26 20:45:10 You gotta keep tryin' Dec 26 20:46:19 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:46:30 Truth be told, I'm still hurting a bit Dec 26 20:49:59 The shit with the Sheik? Dec 26 20:50:53 * Morgan nods Dec 26 20:51:44 Man, you gotta let that go. Dec 26 20:52:40 I have, sort of... Dec 26 20:55:28 Not if yer still hurting Dec 26 20:56:30 * Morgan sighs Dec 26 20:56:33 Its hard to explain Dec 26 20:57:29 * HH shrugs Dec 26 20:57:48 Just give it a try? Dec 26 20:59:11 Its not that she was giving it thought or that she felt she should... its just... the thought of it, it hurts... the thought of him touching her... *he looks at HeinzHarold solemnly* Even now its taking an awful lot not to turn the ship around and go and butcher the fucker Dec 26 20:59:25 * Morgan looks down at the deck Dec 26 20:59:31 He needs the fear of god putting in him Dec 26 21:00:29 Y' could send someone t' do that... Dec 26 21:01:32 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 26 21:01:36 I'm better than that Dec 26 21:02:10 Yeah, you are. Yer better than him, an' she's plenty safe from 'im Dec 26 21:02:42 * Morgan rubs at his nose, speaking quietly Dec 26 21:02:53 I ever see him again, I'm going to cook him from the inside out Dec 26 21:03:00 * HH nods Dec 26 21:03:09 If that'll make y' feel better about it Dec 26 21:03:28 Probably make me feel worse about myself though... Dec 26 21:03:51 Def'n'tly Dec 26 21:04:16 * Morgan looks up at the rigging, blinking rapidly Dec 26 21:05:40 Unfair, if you ask me... giving me -that- ability. Dec 26 21:06:49 You'd do away with anyone else who had it, so better that it's you than anyone else Dec 26 21:08:02 * Morgan grinds his teeth for a moment Dec 26 21:08:28 Couldn't give me the ability to breathe underwater, oh no, that'd be much too kind Dec 26 21:10:08 Been pretty useless at savin' Molly on the Wench like tha' Dec 26 21:11:05 I didn't do much... couldn't then. Dec 26 21:13:07 Did enough though Dec 26 21:20:11 Honestly, I doubt I had much to do with that outcome Dec 26 21:20:30 Not what I heard Dec 26 21:21:29 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 21:21:56 Damped the flames a little... caught the guy after the fact, which seems to be my modus operandi Dec 26 21:24:03 Suppose mighta been just enough to save 'er Dec 26 21:24:38 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 21:24:41 maybe Dec 26 21:25:28 It'd make sense, give you knowledge that y' could get her outta a fire Dec 26 21:26:19 Aye, maybe Dec 26 21:26:55 Y' could trust 'er if she could do th' fire thing and you could do th' healin' thing? Dec 26 21:27:24 She's not the sort to make someone suffer. She's not cruel Dec 26 21:27:43 Nah, but it's -fire-. Dec 26 21:28:51 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:30:44 This is not a comfortable subject Dec 26 21:47:00 * HH nods Dec 26 21:47:09 Getting darker Dec 26 21:47:40 [are we supposed to be visiting the Comte Du Valois?!] Dec 26 21:48:43 [I considered it... he's interested in Days warship...] Dec 26 21:49:10 I played the first song I wrote to Molly... Dec 26 21:51:15 [will he welcome the woman his cousin got killed for trying to rape?] Dec 26 21:51:25 Yeah? Dec 26 21:51:51 [that is a good question. He understood, mind...] Dec 26 21:51:53 * Morgan nods Dec 26 21:52:00 You remember it? Dec 26 21:54:08 [alright] Dec 26 21:54:16 Not really Dec 26 21:57:13 Good to know I made such an impression... Dec 26 21:57:25 [If you would rather not, thats fine] Dec 26 21:58:23 Sorry man, just know a lotta songs Dec 26 21:58:48 [if you wish to find a carriage I can be ready in... half an hour?] Dec 26 22:01:05 Let me narrow it down... mine didn't mention bubbies, or peaches, or cream... Dec 26 22:01:09 [alright blossom] Dec 26 22:02:39 Gonna have t' show me Dec 26 22:02:57 Maybe tomorrow... gotta go find a carriage Dec 26 22:03:41 * HH nods Dec 26 22:04:00 Go eat some Montaigne food Dec 26 22:05:22 Its supposed to be good... Dec 26 22:06:42 * HH shrugs Dec 26 22:06:56 Free food is free food, man. It's almost always good Dec 26 22:11:30 * Morgan nods, wandering across the deck and down the plank to find a carriage Dec 26 22:12:51 *he gets one after a bit of a wait, and Molly has been industrious. She walks down the plank looking very elegant and beautiful just as he gets back* Dec 26 22:12:56 * HH is now known as Molly Dec 26 22:13:59 Well now, don't you look wonderful Dec 26 22:14:52 * Molly blushes, touching her short but very styled hair "you think?" Dec 26 22:15:38 * Morgan nods Dec 26 22:15:39 Absolutely Dec 26 22:16:12 * Molly kisses his cheek "thank you, I needed to hear that" Dec 26 22:16:57 I have not been giving you the reassurance you need Dec 26 22:17:24 I am being too sensitive about my hair, I know Dec 26 22:17:40 No love, not at all Dec 26 22:18:14 Up like this, many wouldn't realise how short it is Dec 26 22:19:43 No, probably not Dec 26 22:20:12 Shall we...? Dec 26 22:20:41 * Morgan nods, leading her to the carriage, helping her into it Dec 26 22:21:01 * Molly gets settle on the seat Dec 26 22:22:20 * Morgan gives instructions to the driver before getting in and sitting beside her Dec 26 22:23:10 * Molly takes his hand Dec 26 22:23:18 This is a rare treat, my love Dec 26 22:23:48 Oh? Dec 26 22:24:19 You and I alone in a carriage *she smiles* pleasant memories Dec 26 22:26:27 * Morgan nods, relaxing against the side of the carriage Dec 26 22:26:51 How was your training with Claudia? Dec 26 22:29:22 * Molly watches him a long moment before shuffling along to be right up beside him Dec 26 22:29:32 It was not too bad Dec 26 22:29:54 * Morgan nods Dec 26 22:30:01 Bit different to swinging a sword about Dec 26 22:31:59 * Molly nods "indeed. How was your afternoon?" Dec 26 22:33:01 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 22:33:04 Alright I suppose Dec 26 22:34:18 You are to work tomorrow? Dec 26 22:34:39 No, I told Sorgi I'd need tomorrow because of the draw Dec 26 22:35:12 * Molly sighs Dec 26 22:35:22 I am sorry to take your sailing from you Dec 26 22:35:40 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 22:35:52 Don't worry about it my love... I'm in command on Friday Dec 26 22:36:59 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 26 22:37:04 That will be wonderful Dec 26 22:37:19 I hope so Dec 26 22:39:10 Would you like me to join you a little while? Dec 26 22:40:02 If you'd like... I don't know I'll be able to spare much time though... Dec 26 22:41:40 I just want to watch you be happy, my lovr Dec 26 22:42:30 * Morgan points at his face Dec 26 22:42:39 This is my happy face Dec 26 22:43:21 * Molly swiftly kisses him before retreating, watching his expression Dec 26 22:45:01 * Morgan smiles Dec 26 22:45:33 -That's- your happy face. Dec 26 22:46:43 * Morgan nods slightly Dec 26 22:46:50 I can't really disagree there Dec 26 22:47:47 * Molly nods Dec 26 22:48:09 And sailing makes you very happy Dec 26 22:48:29 I do enjoy it Dec 26 22:50:06 * Molly nods Dec 26 22:50:42 Do you think you will say the same in six weeks time? Dec 26 22:51:33 * Morgan smiles slightly Dec 26 22:51:41 I've no doubt of it Dec 26 22:52:26 You will not be bored with so many weeks on your hands? Dec 26 22:52:57 Maybe, but the time I spend sailing won't make up part of it Dec 26 22:54:43 I'll have to keep you very busy when we aren't sailing. We wouldn't want you being bored... Dec 26 22:55:04 No... Dec 26 22:55:44 * Molly smiles Dec 26 22:56:07 Can you think of a way I can hold your attention and keep you stimulated for so long? Dec 26 22:57:17 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 22:57:20 Difficult to say really Dec 26 22:58:38 * Molly nods slowly Dec 26 22:58:49 What d9 you intend to say to the Comte? Dec 26 23:02:06 * Morgan shrugs Dec 26 23:02:12 I'm not really sure Dec 26 23:06:50 And we are definitely going to behave ourselves there? Dec 26 23:09:14 Given the activities we will be engaging in tonight or tomorrow... Dec 26 23:09:56 I know, but noblemen's houses do seem to be a problem for us, don't they? Dec 26 23:10:05 * Morgan nods Dec 26 23:10:09 Little bit, yes Dec 26 23:11:35 * Molly smiles Dec 26 23:11:52 Which is why I was checking that we will be exceptionally good Dec 26 23:12:19 * Morgan nods Dec 26 23:12:25 Best had be really Dec 26 23:14:57 Mmhmm. In that case my imagination and I will sit quietly and enjoy the rest of the journey to our destination where we will be very well-behaved Dec 26 23:16:47 * Morgan nods Dec 26 23:16:50 Very well my love Dec 26 23:18:07 * Molly rests against his side, weaving her fingers through his, and stays quiet Dec 26 23:19:53 * Morgan just relaxes for the rest of the journey Dec 26 23:22:21 *when they arrive, the butler seems very surprised to have Eisen guests, speaking only Montaigne. They are left in the hall whilst he goes to find out if Valois is at home to visitors* Dec 26 23:23:14 * Molly looks around, particularly at the blue and white carpeting on the stairs, smiling faintly Dec 26 23:23:46 Planning already? Dec 26 23:24:43 Hmm? Oh, for Hafenlohr? Dec 26 23:26:22 * Morgan nods Dec 26 23:27:16 After a fashion Dec 26 23:28:24 Oh? Dec 26 23:30:06 * Molly smiles slightly, sending him the image of her sat on the stairs with an expression of pleasure, and only his legs and boots visible from how he is beneath her skirts Dec 26 23:30:47 ah... I see Dec 26 23:32:02 * Molly smiles Dec 26 23:32:16 It would work just as well at Hafenlohr Dec 26 23:32:41 * Morgan nods Dec 26 23:32:44 I would think so, yes Dec 26 23:33:28 * Molly nods Dec 26 23:33:50 Four months from now we can find out Dec 26 23:34:19 * Morgan nods, sighing Dec 26 23:36:27 * Molly giggles Dec 26 23:37:02 Without the stairs it'd be perhaps half an hour until we are in the coach! Dec 26 23:41:12 * Morgan nods Dec 26 23:44:00 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 26 23:45:26 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)