**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Dec 31 00:00:17 2022 Dec 31 00:00:17 I love your name, but I don't think we need to have it twice Dec 31 00:00:32 No... though... as a middle name... Dec 31 00:01:03 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:01:08 That's tradition Dec 31 00:01:19 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:01:31 There is a name keeps cropping up that I want to look into Dec 31 00:02:06 What is it? Dec 31 00:02:20 Sonneshein... Dec 31 00:03:00 * MollyK tilts her head Dec 31 00:03:17 It rings a bell, but I am unsure why Dec 31 00:04:04 Its a name in my family history apparently... and Dietlinde's family... Jana was going to call her child that... I want to know where it comes in... Dec 31 00:04:21 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:04:37 I will write to my Father and ask him to ask Joseff Dec 31 00:05:14 If you ask Edward, he will know of any instances in your family tree Dec 31 00:05:20 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:05:23 Good idea Dec 31 00:05:28 * MollyK smiles Dec 31 00:05:33 It's pretty... Dec 31 00:05:38 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:05:40 Yes it is Dec 31 00:06:23 And it means something important to you, because it might have been our grandchild's name? Dec 31 00:07:41 I... hadn't considered it... its cropped up a few times and is sticking in mind not knowing why Dec 31 00:08:12 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:08:24 I like it, and I would be happy with that Dec 31 00:08:46 * Morgan looks surprised Dec 31 00:08:48 Really? Dec 31 00:10:03 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:10:13 Why wouldn't I? Dec 31 00:10:31 Because its to do with Dietlinde... Dec 31 00:11:00 I have already said we will honour them both in our children's names, my love Dec 31 00:11:18 I know but... after today.... Dec 31 00:11:44 I am no less committed to that. I am sure it must be confusing for you Dec 31 00:12:51 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:12:53 yes... it is Dec 31 00:13:35 * MollyK smiles Dec 31 00:13:47 If it helps any, it's confusing for me too Dec 31 00:14:08 Not especially. Dec 31 00:15:13 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:17:04 It's hard to love someone and also compare yourself to them, and also with to keep their light alive for the next generation because they are important, but be unsure that your own light is strong enough for those around you to really see. Dec 31 00:17:50 You really don't need to be concerned about that Dec 31 00:18:12 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:19:35 It's a complicated thing. But I do not resent that you were married before, or hold any negativity towards her. It's confusing, but not bitter. Dec 31 00:19:50 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:19:54 Thats a place to start Dec 31 00:20:08 How do you mean? Dec 31 00:20:52 Its a place to start understanding that the only person comparing your light to Dietlinde's is you.... That to everyone else you shine brightly. Dec 31 00:21:38 * MollyK smiles Dec 31 00:21:50 I'm glad I do for you Dec 31 00:22:16 Not just for me... for all of us Dec 31 00:22:51 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:23:03 But your opinion is most important to me Dec 31 00:23:40 * Morgan nods slightly Dec 31 00:25:13 * MollyK nods, smiling Dec 31 00:25:37 Just think how awful it would be for a third wife to come after us both! Dec 31 00:25:53 I wouldn't marry again Dec 31 00:26:00 * MollyK smiles Dec 31 00:26:08 That sounds familiar Dec 31 00:26:27 Yes, well... Dec 31 00:26:49 But this time you're even surer? Dec 31 00:26:53 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:27:06 I don't say it out of pain or grief... Dec 31 00:27:13 No? Dec 31 00:28:40 well... a little, but not as a reaction to it Dec 31 00:29:06 Then what? Dec 31 00:29:43 A conscious decision. Dec 31 00:30:32 Why? Dec 31 00:31:33 Because that is what I have decided. I got incredibly lucky to find someone who could heal my heart. It would not happen again, and I would not want to try. I would just dedicate myself to raising our son. Dec 31 00:32:02 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:32:14 I'll not try to dissuade you... Dec 31 00:32:34 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:32:36 good Dec 31 00:33:24 Would you feel differently if they had said their was a woman out there you could make some progress on the convergence with? Dec 31 00:34:21 * Morgan shakes his head Dec 31 00:34:22 no Dec 31 00:34:55 Even to save the world? Dec 31 00:35:47 Thats not something I need to think about it Dec 31 00:36:36 * MollyK nods Dec 31 00:37:05 I will do my best not to leave you and Varick alone Dec 31 00:37:31 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:37:45 Good. Dec 31 00:38:45 Or you, Varick, and more children! Dec 31 00:40:14 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:40:17 quite Dec 31 00:41:12 I'm not going anywhere Dec 31 00:41:24 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:41:26 Good. Dec 31 00:42:05 *there's the sudden squawk from above, a raven on one of the mast arms* Dec 31 00:42:46 * Morgan looks up at it Dec 31 00:43:10 That was eerie Dec 31 00:43:35 *The bird is just say there, watching north east* Dec 31 00:43:51 * Morgan nods, looking in that direction Dec 31 00:45:23 *there's nothing to see, and the bird takes flight* Dec 31 00:45:33 * Morgan rubs his nose Dec 31 00:45:36 weird Dec 31 00:46:16 I don't think it means anything, my love Dec 31 00:46:59 * Morgan nods Dec 31 00:49:31 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 31 00:52:17 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 31 11:56:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 31 14:38:31 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 31 17:18:26 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Dec 31 18:34:02 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 31 18:36:40 *they weigh anchor as late as they can, and Sorgi comes to them* S: there we are, m'lady, somewhere safe for swimming Dec 31 18:37:15 * Morgan looks at her Dec 31 18:37:21 Swimming? Dec 31 18:37:40 * MollyK smiles Dec 31 18:37:52 I thought you might want to today Dec 31 18:38:13 * Morgan nods Dec 31 18:38:20 How... how deep is the water? Dec 31 18:42:15 *Sorgi gives him an estimate that's not far off the depths on the sea just off shore* Dec 31 18:42:31 * Morgan nods Dec 31 18:42:51 I'm gonn' go get sorted for swimming... and... I'm going to talk to Varick... Dec 31 18:47:08 * MollyK nods, kissing his cheek "Alright my love" Dec 31 18:47:37 * Morgan nods slightly, heading below to find something to swim and and to find Varick Dec 31 18:50:09 * MollyK is now known as Varick Dec 31 18:51:22 * Varick is in his room with Inga and Amir. She's reading them a story with sound effects. HH is stood by the doorway so he can watch without being seen Dec 31 18:51:57 * Morgan moves up by HeinzHarold silently, putting his arm around him Dec 31 19:04:01 *HH looks at Morgan, smiling. He taps the centre of his chest, whispering* gets me right 'ere, man Dec 31 19:04:33 * Morgan nods solemnly Dec 31 19:04:35 I know Dec 31 19:04:57 $you okay?$ Dec 31 19:05:23 $Yeah. Need to talk to Varick, then I'm gonna have a swim$ Dec 31 19:08:42 *he nods. Morgan gets Varick to himself once the story is done and Inga takes Amir with her* Dec 31 19:09:28 * Morgan sits in front of Varick Dec 31 19:09:37 I wanted to talk to you about something... Dec 31 19:11:49 Did I do something bad? Dec 31 19:15:05 No, of course not... its nothing like that... its... look, I'm going to have a swim and... *he looks thoughtful* its difficult to talk about... I normally keep my shirt on because I have some scars, but... I think I want to swim without my shirt, so I wanted to tell you about them so you aren't scared... Dec 31 19:15:24 Papa... Dec 31 19:16:04 * Morgan nods slightly, watching him Dec 31 19:17:20 It's dark outside. Dec 31 19:18:10 I know Dec 31 19:18:20 I wouldn't see Dec 31 19:18:48 No... but... its not dark on the deck... and... I don't want to spent my whole life hiding them Dec 31 19:19:27 Okay, can I see them? Dec 31 19:20:25 I... I suppose so... they're bad... do you want me to get mama in case you're scared or upset? Dec 31 19:20:48 No, I'm okay Dec 31 19:21:12 * Morgan looks unsure put pulls his shirt off Dec 31 19:22:02 * Varick gets up to look behind him Dec 31 19:22:47 Did any of your insides fall out? Dec 31 19:24:09 No... they weren't the results of fights or... well, this one *he taps a small straight scar* that one is because I got stabbed, but the rest... mostly because of the fire and.... The ones lower down, they were a punishment Dec 31 19:24:56 Can I touch them? Dec 31 19:24:59 * Morgan nods Dec 31 19:25:02 If you want to Dec 31 19:25:22 * Varick starts touching the long scars Dec 31 19:25:33 Did your blood come out everywhere? Dec 31 19:26:16 There was quite a lot, yes Dec 31 19:26:32 Cool! Did mama stitch you back together? Dec 31 19:26:47 No... these I've had for a long time, from before I met your mama Dec 31 19:26:57 Before I even met Dietlinde Dec 31 19:27:25 That is a loooooong time. Did you get them for stealing Heinzharold's apples? Dec 31 19:28:19 No... because they were my apples. And I got them during the war because... because I did something that made my commanding officer look stupid, and this was the punishment Dec 31 19:29:30 Oh. Do you have a scar from when you cracked your skull off and Mama saw your brain? Dec 31 19:30:07 Do you know, I don't know... mama probably did such a good job that there isn't one Dec 31 19:31:12 Okay. I don't think they're scary, it's just your skin, Papa Dec 31 19:31:46 * Morgan nods Dec 31 19:31:47 Good Dec 31 19:37:21 You can wear no shirt if you want, like Heinzharold when we go swimming Dec 31 19:38:26 * Morgan nods Dec 31 19:38:55 Alright then... shall we get our things ready? Dec 31 19:39:58 It's too cold Dec 31 19:40:34 Right, ok... well, I need to get my things ready... you gonn' come up on deck, stand with mama? Dec 31 19:40:52 * Varick nods Dec 31 19:40:58 Okay Papa Dec 31 19:41:21 * Morgan nods, getting up and getting his things ready to swim Dec 31 19:45:56 * Varick is now known as Molly Dec 31 19:46:16 * Molly follows him in to their room, speaking quietly Dec 31 19:46:22 Is everything well? Dec 31 19:47:11 * Morgan nods Dec 31 19:47:28 They're not scary. They're just my skin. And he seemed a little disappointed my guts didn't fall out. Dec 31 19:48:24 * Molly smiles Dec 31 19:48:31 Children are so odd Dec 31 19:49:03 * Morgan nods Dec 31 19:49:04 Oh yeah Dec 31 19:49:19 How do you feel about it? Dec 31 19:52:50 relieved... stupid... Dec 31 19:53:13 * Molly smiles Dec 31 19:53:20 You're not stupid Dec 31 19:54:04 * Morgan shrugs Dec 31 19:57:19 You love us all so much that you worry about our opinions of us. You need to learn to let us love you, just as you are, flaws and all. Dec 31 19:57:31 * Morgan nods Dec 31 19:57:59 I'll try Dec 31 19:59:04 * Molly nods Dec 31 19:59:17 Good Dec 31 20:03:08 * Molly helps him find what he needs Dec 31 20:03:16 It'll be freezing, my love Dec 31 20:04:00 I know Dec 31 20:07:01 rather counting on it Dec 31 20:07:19 Like when we were at the lake in Graben before we got very warmed up Dec 31 20:07:37 * Morgan nods Dec 31 20:10:48 That was a very long, very pleasant night Dec 31 20:11:48 * Morgan nods Dec 31 20:11:51 Yes, it was Dec 31 20:13:34 Well my love, it's not getting any warmer Dec 31 20:14:41 * Morgan nods, taking his things and slowly making his way up to the deck, frequently glancing down at the skin on his chest Dec 31 20:15:20 *most of the crew are settled below now* Dec 31 20:15:26 * Molly is now known as Claudia Dec 31 20:15:45 * Claudia watches him Dec 31 20:15:55 You'll freeze Dec 31 20:19:58 Only way I'll feel it Dec 31 20:21:41 * Claudia nods Dec 31 20:21:46 Want a light? Dec 31 20:22:41 Probably be useful... and I won't do what I did on my first ship. Dec 31 20:24:35 What? Dec 31 20:25:56 Got told we could go for a swim... pretended to fall over the rail... Dec 31 20:28:06 * Claudia laughs Dec 31 20:28:09 What happened Dec 31 20:29:38 Got a telling off... nothing awful Dec 31 20:30:08 * Morgan turns, holding out a towel to Molly Dec 31 20:30:19 Would you hold this? Don't really wanna take it with me Dec 31 20:30:43 *Molly takes it, wrapping it around Varick for extra warmth* Dec 31 20:30:55 * Morgan smiles at them Dec 31 20:30:58 I won't be long Dec 31 20:36:17 * Claudia gets a lamp setup that sheds some illumination on the surface of the water, a decent drop below Dec 31 20:38:03 * Morgan rolls his neck before running at the rail before jumping into an arcing dive, hitting the water and disappearing from view Dec 31 20:39:23 * Claudia and the others watch. The water is very cold, almost as cold as Edward's lake Dec 31 20:40:21 * Morgan hasn't reappeared after three minutes Dec 31 20:42:14 [are you alright?] Dec 31 20:42:43 * Morgan appears behind her a couple of minutes later Dec 31 20:42:52 Yep. Thats cold. Felt colder though... Dec 31 20:44:41 *Molly jumps with a yelp, whilst Varick laughs* Dec 31 20:44:57 Did you go under the ship? Dec 31 20:45:17 * Morgan nods Dec 31 20:45:28 Up the anchor Dec 31 20:46:15 V: I want to do that! Dec 31 20:46:34 *Molly takes the towel off the boy and offers it to Morgan* Dec 31 20:46:48 * Morgan takes it, wrapping it round his shoulders Dec 31 20:47:17 First, lad, we need to teach you to dive properly... gotta remember I've had a -lot- of practice holding my breath that long Dec 31 20:48:46 Was a lot easier last time I did it... that ship wasn't nearly so big Dec 31 20:49:13 V: Will you teach me? Dec 31 20:51:36 * Morgan nods Dec 31 20:51:47 Some point... not tonight though, its too dark for it Dec 31 20:52:34 *Molly nods* Time for your tea, Mauschen Dec 31 20:53:16 *Molly takes Varick below* Dec 31 20:53:24 * Claudia looks at Morgan Dec 31 20:53:30 Everything sorted now? Dec 31 20:55:32 Almost... Inga told her she was wrong and being unreasonable... I'm rather surprised by that Dec 31 20:55:50 Anyway... we're good Dec 31 20:56:38 * Claudia nods Dec 31 20:57:01 That's good. Don't want to two of you falling out miles from home Dec 31 20:57:33 * Morgan nods Dec 31 20:57:38 Less than ideal... but we'd manage Dec 31 21:10:22 Try to avoid it, for the rest of us Dec 31 21:10:49 Married couples fight, Claudia, its just... a fact of life Dec 31 21:11:17 * Claudia shrugs Dec 31 21:11:44 Maybe not growing up with it you don't get how hard it is for the kids Dec 31 21:13:43 You're our kids? Dec 31 21:14:33 No. Heinzharold might be though Dec 31 21:15:39 He's just -a- kid. I'll do my best... Dec 31 21:16:32 * Claudia nods Dec 31 21:16:36 Thanks Dec 31 21:19:45 * Morgan inclines his head Dec 31 21:20:11 I'm gonn' go get warmed up... I may not feel it on my skin, but I can feel the warmth being sapped from my core Dec 31 21:21:35 * Claudia nods "see you in a bit" Dec 31 21:22:43 * Morgan nods, heading below and down to his cabin Dec 31 21:25:55 *it doesn't take too long for him to be dried and dressed. He gets asked for at bedtime, and Varick watches him whilst laid down hugging his bear* Papa, what was the thing you did that made the man look silly? Dec 31 21:26:01 * Claudia is now known as Varick Dec 31 21:27:51 It was during the war and... his plan was dangerous, and. It would've gotten us all killed... he wouldn't listen to reason, so I proved it wouldn't work Dec 31 21:28:24 You were the good guy Dec 31 21:30:41 I was trying to be... but to do it, I had to disobey the orders I was given and then face the punishment for doing so Dec 31 21:31:06 But that's the right thing to do Dec 31 21:31:11 * Morgan nods Dec 31 21:34:08 * Varick has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 31 21:39:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Dec 31 21:43:28 * MollyK is now known as Varick Dec 31 21:43:39 I'm really proud you did that, Papa Dec 31 21:44:13 Thank you, Varick, that means a lot to me Dec 31 21:46:57 * Varick smiles Dec 31 21:47:00 I love you Dec 31 21:48:17 * Morgan smiles Dec 31 21:48:21 I love you too young man Dec 31 21:50:23 Goodnight, Papa Dec 31 21:52:06 Goodnight Varick Dec 31 21:52:41 * Varick settles to sleep Dec 31 21:54:06 * Morgan leaves the room, quietly closing the door behind him Dec 31 21:57:37 *Dinner is becoming very familiar now, the three couples and the sleeping baby. He notices that Zareen and Xsarlac seem to be closer. He gets Sorgi's approval to lead the watch the following day if he thinks he can also manage the midnight-four early watch into Saturday* Dec 31 22:01:24 * Varick is now known as Molly Dec 31 22:01:48 * Molly is tidying up their cabin when he gets back from Sorgi Dec 31 22:02:37 * Morgan stretches out on the couch by the window Dec 31 22:04:31 * Molly gets on with the job in hand Dec 31 22:06:05 You alright? Dec 31 22:06:27 Yes my love, did you enjoy your swim? Dec 31 22:07:59 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:08:10 I did... I do like the odd opportunity to show off Dec 31 22:08:31 * Molly smiles Dec 31 22:08:40 You don't need to impress me Dec 31 22:09:23 * Morgan shrugs Dec 31 22:09:28 And yet... I like to Dec 31 22:11:55 Why? *she comes to sit on the floor beside the couch* Dec 31 22:12:20 Because I do... Dec 31 22:14:45 * Molly smiles Dec 31 22:15:04 If that makes you happy, my love Dec 31 22:16:16 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:16:17 It does Dec 31 22:16:56 * Molly nods, resting her head on his thigh Dec 31 22:17:14 I really hope for a better dream for you tonight Dec 31 22:18:01 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:18:03 So do I Dec 31 22:18:50 How are you now? Dec 31 22:19:03 I'm alright Dec 31 22:21:51 * Molly nods Dec 31 22:21:59 The water has helped? Dec 31 22:22:16 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:22:18 Usually does Dec 31 22:23:19 * Molly nods Dec 31 22:23:39 As it's safe here, you could do that again in the morning if you need to? Dec 31 22:23:46 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:23:54 I might do before I take command.. Dec 31 22:25:35 You're doing it again? Dec 31 22:27:08 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:27:28 * Molly smiles Dec 31 22:27:33 Your boyhood dream Dec 31 22:27:40 Its only a few hours, I'll have plenty of time before my early watch... Dec 31 22:29:19 You are free to do what you need, though I shall miss your warmth and solidness in the bed tomorrow night Dec 31 22:30:57 Just figure I should get as much time doing it as I can... once we settle... Dec 31 22:32:07 * Molly nods Dec 31 22:32:24 Then you'll do fewer sailing trips Dec 31 22:32:46 If I do any Dec 31 22:34:27 I will not stop you Dec 31 22:35:12 I know... Dec 31 22:37:12 * Molly closes her eyes, just resting against him Dec 31 22:37:36 We are always so torn between the various lifestyles we want Dec 31 22:38:00 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:38:36 Yes... but... we have duties, and my overarching desire is to live peacefully with a family Dec 31 22:39:25 Is it? Dec 31 22:39:31 It isn't yours? Dec 31 22:41:08 Yes... but there are things about the other lives I will miss Dec 31 22:43:48 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:45:45 I'll miss having you somewhat to myself Dec 31 22:46:15 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:46:22 That hasn't really been the case for a while now Dec 31 22:46:53 I do in the late evenings though Dec 31 22:47:32 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:48:01 No one wants to share our bed Dec 31 22:49:20 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:49:28 good Dec 31 22:49:37 * Molly smiles Dec 31 22:49:46 Until we have a newborn Dec 31 22:50:52 * Morgan nods Dec 31 22:50:57 We'll manage love Dec 31 22:52:08 * Molly nods Dec 31 22:52:31 You will have it all in hand, and I will be out of my depth! *she smiles* Dec 31 22:52:45 * Morgan laughs Dec 31 22:52:51 Oh no, I don't think so Dec 31 22:53:01 You have experience Dec 31 22:53:33 Yes... but... I don't know... you've already picked up a lot with Amir Dec 31 22:54:28 He isn't a newborn though. They're so very small and fragile Dec 31 22:56:31 * Morgan nod Dec 31 22:56:45 I think, to a point, it just sort of... comes to you Dec 31 22:58:00 I hope so Dec 31 23:02:06 It will... I'll give whatever help I can, obviously... and you'll have Inga... Dec 31 23:03:10 Maybe I'll have had several months to practice with her baby first Dec 31 23:05:40 Maybe... we'll have to wait and see Dec 31 23:05:58 * Molly nods Dec 31 23:06:09 Indeed. Are you coming to bed? Dec 31 23:08:19 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:08:20 aye Dec 31 23:09:19 * Molly gets up, taking the lamp through and prepares for bed Dec 31 23:09:52 * Morgan follows her through Dec 31 23:12:16 * Molly waits until he is in and then snuggles up "about earlier..." Dec 31 23:15:05 * Morgan sighs Dec 31 23:15:07 Yes? Dec 31 23:15:28 I do know that you love me, and that you want to be with me Dec 31 23:15:56 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:15:59 Yes I do Dec 31 23:17:10 * Molly nods Dec 31 23:17:17 That's all I wanted to say Dec 31 23:17:42 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:17:46 Alright love Dec 31 23:18:35 You know I feel the same? Dec 31 23:20:14 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:20:28 We spent a good deal of time making sure I know... Dec 31 23:21:22 Did we? Dec 31 23:21:26 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:21:32 The whole Sebastien thing... Dec 31 23:21:44 * Molly nods Dec 31 23:21:52 That still worries you? Dec 31 23:21:59 no Dec 31 23:26:14 * Molly smiles "good" Dec 31 23:26:46 I've been thinking about how the hell we're going to explain all of this to him Dec 31 23:28:10 The letters from my Grandfather will help, but failing that we'll ask the Nibelungen Dec 31 23:28:23 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:28:28 Thats a last resort Dec 31 23:29:42 * Molly nods Dec 31 23:29:52 I do not relish explaining it Dec 31 23:30:12 I'll do it Dec 31 23:31:42 "Occassionally you may feel a desire for my wife..." Dec 31 23:32:13 He already will have but not realised it was for you... Dec 31 23:34:02 I suppose so. He could do with a woman in his life to take care of that Dec 31 23:37:41 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:37:45 Soon, hopefully Dec 31 23:38:35 * Molly nods Dec 31 23:38:49 I really do hope so. He will be a wonderful husband Dec 31 23:39:53 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:39:58 I imagine so Dec 31 23:40:33 * Molly kisses him Dec 31 23:40:46 Are you ready for me to sing, or...? Dec 31 23:42:46 I am... long day tomorrow Dec 31 23:43:07 * Molly nods Dec 31 23:43:24 Yes, my love. Sleep well Dec 31 23:45:44 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek Dec 31 23:47:29 * Molly sings softly to him, My Bonny Blue Eyed Boy in Avalonian, until he's asleep Dec 31 23:52:22 *He starts to dream. They'd finished the second day of travel towards Carleon, stopping in his former village of Avebury. It had been strange to see Maelwys again, but he'd fallen into that old rural way of speaking, being Randall again. The community around him was one he'd fled in a hurry when Yensid had been looking for him and he'd given up on Dec 31 23:52:23 happiness. Now he was briefly back, only taking Molly to be verified. But he'd wanted to show her the pagan stones that had become familiar to him in his time there, so that's where they are as the sky is tinged with the pink and purple shades of sunset, the first star appearing. She hasn't brought her cloak, but doesn't seem to mind, touching the Dec 31 23:52:23 stones* Dec 31 23:52:33 It's beautiful, thank you for bringing me Dec 31 23:54:47 * Morgan nods Dec 31 23:54:55 Its peaceful I think Dec 31 23:57:42 ACTION nods, looking up at the bright star, one that he would have made a wish on once upon a time before he realised that wishing did not change society's rules, or his Father's hard heart, or his brother's villainy. It certainly could not give him his best friends back. Wishing was useless then as well as now. Dec 31 23:57:42 * Received a CTCP from Molly (to #7thsea) Dec 31 23:58:24 I told Lady Torrington the true nature of my necessary visit to Carleon Dec 31 23:58:56 Oh? Dec 31 23:59:19 She thinks it is disgusting, and I should not be examined, nor marry Curtis