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Jan 22 18:48:08 Thats generally how I do it... oh, you mean the rigging... no, we'll descend together, just to be safe Jan 22 18:48:45 * MollyK giggles "you'll need to untie me" Jan 22 18:49:44 No, I won't actually... it wasn't to stop you falling, it was to stop you falling -quickly- Jan 22 18:49:58 * MollyK nods Jan 22 18:50:14 Alright, I will do as you command Jan 22 18:52:46 * Morgan nods, pushing off and dropping a good ten feet before coming to a stop Jan 22 18:52:51 Alright, nice and slow... Jan 22 18:53:38 Mmhmm... as you like it *she climbs down slowly, giving him an excellent view of her bottom* Jan 22 18:54:37 * Morgan stays with her all the way back to the deck Jan 22 18:55:03 * MollyK smiles, still tied on by her wrist Jan 22 18:55:32 So, my love, you finally have me bound on the deck of your ship... Jan 22 18:55:43 * Morgan nods Jan 22 18:55:50 Best get you unbound before the sailors get ideas Jan 22 18:56:47 * MollyK nods, smiling innocently "and you, my Lord? Does it give you ideas?" Jan 22 18:57:00 * Morgan unties her wrist Jan 22 18:57:04 Already had those... Jan 22 18:57:58 Fortunate then. *she kisses his cheek. She leaves him on deck where he helps get his first ship settled into her slumber on the sea, watching as blue becomes navy becomes black. The different scent and rhythm of the sea is intoxicating, and it's only when the dinner bell rings at six that he realises time has slipped away from him. Varick's bedtime Jan 22 18:57:59 is done, and once they've all had dinner, Morgan escorts the others out so as to give Molly and Mina privacy. Jan 22 18:57:59 **After nine, he decides to go back to his rooms to see if she is done. She's set it up in the bedroom, door closed, but if he listens hars he'll be able to hear them** Jan 22 18:58:34 * Morgan listens Jan 22 18:59:04 … that's been the biggest argument we've had, but it is not uncommon for us to have something we are at odds over. Jan 22 18:59:05 Mina: Do you fight about Dietlinde and Jana? Jan 22 18:59:05 ((Keeps listening?)) Jan 22 18:59:30 ((Yep)) Jan 22 19:00:13 Indirectly, on occasion, though it is more that we are in conflict over our feelings and the distance his protective shell makes, and the insecurity my own need to live up to her has given. But Jana… no, I cannot think of anything that has caused us conflict there. Jan 22 19:00:13 Mina: Are you not jealous that you are not the first to have given him a child? Jan 22 19:01:02 No, I am not. Jana is a part of him, and if fate had seen to it that she had survived, I know I would have loved her just as deeply and protectively as I do Varick. Jan 22 19:01:02 Mina: Do you wish she had? Jan 22 19:01:02 Yes, though how Morgan and I would have ended up married and wanting a baby together I cannot imagine. But I would have loved for him to have had chance to see her grow up, and the peace it would have brought him to have saved her. Jan 22 19:01:49 Mina: How will he cope seeing Edward's daughter grow up when they share a countenance? Jan 22 19:01:50 It will be a challenge, I am sure. But he loves Florrie dearly, not because she looks like Jana, but because she is a lovely child Jan 22 19:01:50 Mina: And for the very reason I do not; because she is -Edward's- daughter. Jan 22 19:02:38 Morgan loves children. It's taken him time to let them in, but you should see him with Amir, he's so good. His relationship with Florrie is special, because she is his niece, but also… she grew out of such an awful tragedy and loss for Morgan. Jan 22 19:02:38 Mina: I cannot see her as a good consequence of that Jan 22 19:02:38 I know. You won't feel that for some time, if ever. Jan 22 19:03:15 Mina: You won't push me and advise that I ought to get over my hurt feelings immediately? Jan 22 19:03:15 God no! You cannot heal any wound by chucking a bandage over it if it's full of dirt and grit, you'll just end up with an infection that eventually kills you. You have to clean it out before it can heal Jan 22 19:03:15 Mina: how do I do that? Jan 22 19:03:15 Feel it, let yourself be angry, and hurt, and betrayed. Scream and cry and call Edward every curse word you can think of. The more you stifle it and pretend you can rise above it, the more it will niggle at you and fester away inside. How you feel is valid and justified Jan 22 19:03:54 * Morgan sips his coffee quietly Jan 22 19:04:01 Mina: I don't think Edward will like that Jan 22 19:04:01 Then you can send him to me and I will tell him precisely how he needs to put on his big boy breeches and take it like a man Jan 22 19:04:26 *Mina giggles at this* You wouldn't! Not to Edward Jan 22 19:04:53 ACTION laughs also "oh I would. I've told Adalbrecht similar before" Jan 22 19:04:54 Mina: But you have never told Morgan that?! Jan 22 19:05:44 I'm rather too busy trying to get him to take his breeches -off-! *they both giggle at this* Jan 22 19:06:36 Mina: It's getting late, your husband must be cursing me for delaying you so long, I know Edward is waiting for me in the library Jan 22 19:07:18 It's been lovely to speak to you. We will do this again in a few days? Jan 22 19:07:45 Mina: yes, I'd like that. Our love to all Jan 22 19:07:45 And ours to you. Goodnight, Mina Jan 22 19:08:38 Mina: goodnight Jan 22 19:08:38 *there's a sound of movement before there's a sigh, and Molly says to herself "That's going to take some time, won't it, Moll? The sooner she's increasing with their own the better!" Jan 22 19:09:28 * Morgan pushes the door open, bringing in a cup of tea in one hand and his coffee in the other Jan 22 19:10:53 * MollyK smiles "oh I am so glad to see you! And you too, my love" Jan 22 19:11:17 * Morgan chuckles, handing her the tea Jan 22 19:12:46 * MollyK sips it before exhaling slowly Jan 22 19:12:52 Are you well? Jan 22 19:13:17 * Morgan nods Jan 22 19:13:38 Rather lost track of time... there's something about being at sea... anyway, how did it go? Jan 22 19:14:02 * MollyK moves to sit cross legged on the bed Jan 22 19:14:07 She's hurting Jan 22 19:14:16 That was expected Jan 22 19:14:35 * MollyK nods Jan 22 19:16:09 For Mina, the relationship wasn't over when Joseff banished him. She had no idea that they were not just waiting for things to get easier. Months passed with no word, and she was left wondering why she heard gossip of what had happened in Sudlachenburg, but no word of the man she loved Jan 22 19:17:25 * Morgan nods Jan 22 19:17:29 Its more than just Florrie isn't it Jan 22 19:18:07 * MollyK nods Jan 22 19:18:46 It feels to her like it was something more than they had agreed, like he violated their agreement Jan 22 19:19:17 * Morgan nods Jan 22 19:19:46 She does need to understand, though, that for him, his banishment meant he'd lost her completely... Jan 22 19:20:47 Yes, but when it comes from Edward it feels to her like he is trying to rationalise it when she isn't there yet, you see? Jan 22 19:21:00 * Morgan nods Jan 22 19:21:23 So... someone needs to help her understand it... someone that isn't Edward Jan 22 19:22:35 Or she is given the space to deal with her feelings. They are not in active combat with each other, they are doing very well, but they are avoiding discussing Florrie, and Alice, for now Jan 22 19:23:10 * Morgan looks skeptical Jan 22 19:24:20 You disapprove... Jan 22 19:25:25 I spent years blaming only Edward... he was in the wrong, and thats all there was to it, and that -certainty- did me no good in the long run because it simply wasn't accurate Jan 22 19:27:08 * MollyK frowns Jan 22 19:27:52 I do not see what Mina could have done here, my love, aside from purposefully get herself publicly ruined to expedite their marriage, or elope with him Jan 22 19:29:00 I'm not saying she should have... I'm saying that she needs to understand his experience of it. Its not so simple as he didn't wait and he betrayed her... what is there to wait for when the only thing you wanted is now lost to you? Jan 22 19:32:12 I understand that, but I do not feel that for Mina, who has long been taught to repress her emotions, it is best for her to do the same with this Jan 22 19:32:51 I'm not suggesting she should re[ress her emotions... Jan 22 19:35:35 But you think it is unhelpful? Jan 22 19:36:27 I think perhaps she is falling into the same trap I did... blame Edward... it was his betrayal when, in this case, it kind of isn't. Jan 22 19:37:28 She loves Edward deeply. She would not have accepted him despite all this heartache if she didn't Jan 22 19:37:54 I know Jan 22 19:40:26 * MollyK nods Jan 22 19:40:39 Will you want to speak to her then? Jan 22 19:41:18 She won't want to talk to me about it Jan 22 19:42:48 You would like me to change tack? Jan 22 19:43:28 I didn't say that... I just think its not going to do her any good going along thinking its all Edwards fault when, really, it isn't Jan 22 19:44:19 It is no one's fault? Jan 22 19:44:37 There is blame to share Jan 22 19:46:25 * MollyK watches him, sipping her tea Jan 22 19:46:36 Edward, Mina, and Alice? Jan 22 19:47:06 I think Alice is more or less blameless... as is Mina... no, me, Edward, Joseff... Jan 22 19:48:34 * MollyK shakes her head Jan 22 19:48:40 This is not your fault. Jan 22 19:49:33 It can be traced back to my actions... and then Edwards... and then ultimately Joseff's Jan 22 19:50:36 If he had told Mina, she would likely have married Riefenstahl, or someone equally awful Jan 22 19:50:43 * Morgan nods Jan 22 19:50:46 possibly Jan 22 19:52:07 I do not like you blaming yourself. Edward made love to Alice, you did not make him Jan 22 19:55:00 No... I didn't... I put him in a situation that he handled badly, which led to his being banished from Graben and from Mina... I know how it feels to lose everything, and to nearly do so again... I know the misery he will have felt. The difference between he and I is that I've always been less social... Jan 22 19:57:22 * MollyK sips her tea Jan 22 19:57:34 I rather think you won't yield Jan 22 19:58:00 You are correct. Its not my fault, but I played a part in it. Jan 22 19:58:16 * MollyK holds out her hand Jan 22 19:58:27 Be gentle with yourself please Jan 22 19:58:35 * Morgan moves, taking her hand Jan 22 19:58:37 I am Jan 22 19:59:41 * MollyK kisses his knuckles Jan 22 19:59:53 They will come right Jan 22 20:00:20 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jan 22 20:00:42 I was hoping she'd adjust enough to be able to meet Florrie when we return Jan 22 20:03:43 * MollyK holds his hand to her cheek Jan 22 20:03:50 Have faith, dearest one Jan 22 20:04:31 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:05:15 I advised Edward to stop being obviously accepting of her being angry about it... it'll do nought but annoy her Jan 22 20:06:46 It's so tough, isn't it? I am actually relieved it is not us at odds again! Jan 22 20:08:37 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:08:43 aye Jan 22 20:09:23 * MollyK kisses his palm Jan 22 20:09:36 How was Edward? Jan 22 20:10:38 Well... being a Freiarr suits him Jan 22 20:10:42 * Morgan smiles thoughtfully Jan 22 20:11:32 That surprises you? Jan 22 20:12:35 Hmmm? No, it doesn't... I was just thinking about... when he was given the Freiarrdom, he asked me to accompany him to the Eisenfursts, saying its not everyday you get to see your brother gain a title... unless you're him. Jan 22 20:12:57 * MollyK smiles Jan 22 20:13:18 I rather think you've collected more titles than you know what to do with! Jan 22 20:13:40 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:14:46 Was talkin' to HeinzHarold about their cottage Jan 22 20:15:27 Oh? About how many bedrooms they will want? Jan 22 20:18:52 No... I've asked our fathers to scout locations for it but said not to get excited and start work on it... that HeinzHarold would want to lay the first stone... Jan 22 20:19:44 * MollyK nods, smiling Jan 22 20:20:01 That makes sense. I hope we will live at Hafenlohr for a long time Jan 22 20:20:14 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:20:57 He was telling me that his Granda laid the first stone for his Da's cottage... Jan 22 20:21:13 * MollyK nods Jan 22 20:21:18 That's sweet Jan 22 20:22:02 And how he wishes his Da was here to do the same for him Jan 22 20:22:41 * MollyK nods Jan 22 20:22:50 Poor Heinzharold, he was so young Jan 22 20:24:03 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:24:16 He, uhh... wants me to lay the first stone Jan 22 20:24:41 * MollyK smiles Jan 22 20:24:45 Really?! Jan 22 20:25:50 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:26:03 Says his Da isn't here to do it, so his brother should Jan 22 20:26:28 That's wonderful, liebes herz, Jan 22 20:26:52 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:27:20 And because we don't know when Inga will be increasing, I'm going to start work on the chair for her on our way to Capperlucia Jan 22 20:28:47 * MollyK gently squeezes his hand Jan 22 20:28:55 That will be lovely too Jan 22 20:30:00 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:30:48 * MollyK smiles gently Jan 22 20:31:09 You'll have been able to perfect the technique before starting ours next year Jan 22 20:31:19 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:31:32 He reckons I'm incapable of getting it wrong, I'm too meticulous apparently Jan 22 20:32:52 * MollyK smiles Jan 22 20:33:04 And exceptionally good with your hands Jan 22 20:33:42 * Morgan shrugs Jan 22 20:33:45 Wouldn't go that far Jan 22 20:34:33 I was being suggestive, my love Jan 22 20:35:54 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 22 20:35:56 Oh I know Jan 22 20:36:19 Oh... well, you are Jan 22 20:37:47 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:38:32 I know... I've seen the reaction they get from you Jan 22 20:39:02 * MollyK blushes, smiling Jan 22 20:39:07 And heard... Jan 22 20:42:49 * Morgan nods Jan 22 20:42:51 Oh yes Jan 22 20:46:25 * MollyK drinks her tea Jan 22 20:46:41 This is a little cool... Jan 22 20:47:16 Oh... *he concentrates slightly* how's that? Jan 22 20:49:20 * MollyK sips it Jan 22 20:49:41 Perfect... *she watches him, smiling thoughtfully* Jan 22 20:50:18 * Morgan sips his coffee Jan 22 20:50:20 what? Jan 22 20:52:20 I ummm... there's something I wished to try, of an intimate nature... Jan 22 20:53:17 Oh? Jan 22 20:54:46 * MollyK blushes Jan 22 20:55:06 In Westfeld, you did something to me I wish to do to you... Jan 22 20:56:10 Uhh... Jan 22 20:57:52 * MollyK shakes her head a little "I'm sorry, I am being too forward" Jan 22 20:58:42 No, what I need you to be is more specific... Jan 22 20:59:55 I cannot do exactly what you did, but I could do some of it. It was really nice, and I'd like you to feel it too, but I... *she blushes more, talking rapidly* Jan 22 21:02:07 -what-? Jan 22 21:02:30 Well, I have a hot drink, as you did... Jan 22 21:03:14 right... now I think I understand Jan 22 21:03:34 It isn't obvious? Jan 22 21:04:47 * MollyK watches him a moment before her eyes go wide "oh! You thought maybe I was suggesting....?" Jan 22 21:05:24 Hence my confusion Jan 22 21:05:47 Oh my god! *she covers her face with her free hand* Jan 22 21:07:57 * Morgan blinks a couple of times, sipping his coffee Jan 22 21:08:17 I uhh... that has never ever crossed my mind Jan 22 21:09:43 * Morgan nods Jan 22 21:10:34 * MollyK nods, inhaling deeply Jan 22 21:11:11 Alright, I umm... I have been clear what I wish to try? It needn't be tonight, just... *she shrugs* one day? Jan 22 21:12:14 * Morgan nods Jan 22 21:12:18 Yes, I'd like to try that Jan 22 21:14:50 * MollyK nods, smiling. She doesn't make any move to do anything, looking quite unhurried Jan 22 21:14:57 We will do then Jan 22 21:17:21 * Morgan nods, finishing his coffee Jan 22 21:17:40 I think I'll have some scotch... Jan 22 21:41:41 * MollyK nods, standing up and beginning to undress Jan 22 21:41:50 Of course, my love Jan 22 21:49:05 * Morgan watches her for a moment before going to pour himself a drink Jan 22 21:51:43 * MollyK spends time getting fully ready for bed before turning back the sheets Jan 22 21:51:56 Would you mind gently warming these? Jan 22 21:56:07 * Morgan nods, concentrating Jan 22 21:56:32 * MollyK touches them when he is done Jan 22 21:56:39 Perfect, my love Jan 22 21:57:20 * MollyK lays in the middle of the bed, not pulling up the sheets to cover her soft, nude form Jan 22 21:57:28 Your scotch is nice? Jan 22 21:58:40 * Morgan nods, sipping it before placing it down and starting to undress Jan 22 21:59:14 Did you know HeinzHarold and Claudia both pilfered the Innish whiskey from Edwards cabinet? Jan 22 21:59:27 * MollyK watches him raptly Jan 22 21:59:33 Oh? Did they? Jan 22 22:00:28 * Morgan nods Jan 22 22:00:43 He's going to be quite angry... particularly when he figures out I did too Jan 22 22:01:08 * MollyK smiles, looking up from his chest to meet his eyes Jan 22 22:01:18 You're a bad boy, mon petit chou... Jan 22 22:01:38 * Morgan shrugs Jan 22 22:01:44 I'll get him another bottle on our way back Jan 22 22:02:15 Mmhmm Jan 22 22:02:47 I was thinking if we make good enough time on our way back, we could take a day to see Lady Torrington Jan 22 22:03:42 * MollyK nods Jan 22 22:03:57 I wish to see Peter and Beth and the children Jan 22 22:04:34 * Morgan nods Jan 22 22:04:41 aye Jan 22 22:04:51 * Morgan picks up his drink, going to sit on the bed Jan 22 22:05:20 * MollyK props some pillows behind her Jan 22 22:05:59 We'll have our house on Morgan's Rock to ourselves for a night? Jan 22 22:06:07 * Morgan nods Jan 22 22:06:11 I suppose so, aye Jan 22 22:06:40 * Morgan starts absently tracing the scarring on his chest with the fingers of his right hand, glass in his left Jan 22 22:07:01 * MollyK shivers a moment beside him Jan 22 22:08:22 Are... are you alright? Jan 22 22:08:47 Hmm? Jan 22 22:09:30 * MollyK brings her hand to his on his affected skin Jan 22 22:09:45 Are you troubled? Is your mind elsewhere? Jan 22 22:11:31 * Morgan glances down at his hand Jan 22 22:11:40 Oh... uhhh, no... no not really Jan 22 22:12:17 * MollyK loosens her hand, moving it from his Jan 22 22:12:35 A guilder for them, my love Jan 22 22:13:25 Just thinkin' bout the way the scars are different Jan 22 22:13:36 The texture? Jan 22 22:14:07 * Morgan nods Jan 22 22:15:16 * MollyK nods "slashes, punctures, burns, marks on the belly from increasing, they're all scars but different" Jan 22 22:15:41 Not just that... its a bit grim though Jan 22 22:16:14 What? Jan 22 22:16:39 * Morgan sips his drink before tapping the scarring on his chest Jan 22 22:17:40 See here... this bit blistered and burst... and blistered again... *he touches his shoulder then his forearm* here, though, its more like the skin... melted... Jan 22 22:18:01 * MollyK nods Jan 22 22:19:09 You had something leather on, on your chest... your hands and some of your forearms too? The upper arms were just cotton or linen? Jan 22 22:20:07 * Morgan tilts his head Jan 22 22:20:22 A coat and bracers... Jan 22 22:20:32 * MollyK nods Jan 22 22:21:05 No sleeves, though... like the one I wore at the Torrington estate Jan 22 22:21:13 * MollyK nods Jan 22 22:21:21 That is why it's different Jan 22 22:22:39 * Morgan nods Jan 22 22:23:04 You were lucky you were protected that way Jan 22 22:23:14 * Morgan shrugs Jan 22 22:23:18 I didn't care Jan 22 22:23:25 * MollyK nods sadly Jan 22 22:23:29 No, I know Jan 22 22:24:11 * Morgan shrugs briefly Jan 22 22:24:44 It is what it is Jan 22 22:25:04 Did you know that burns release a sort of poison into the body? Jan 22 22:25:47 Like, constantly? Or at the time? Jan 22 22:26:26 At the time. Even if the wounds are not severe enough to kill, the positions in the body can kill Jan 22 22:26:43 Poisons* Jan 22 22:27:50 I didn't know that Jan 22 22:28:04 * MollyK nods Jan 22 22:28:18 Nor did I until recently Jan 22 22:29:24 huh Jan 22 22:30:10 * MollyK nods, settling back where she was Jan 22 22:31:22 I learn much with my magic Jan 22 22:31:31 * Morgan nods Jan 22 22:31:37 I mostly learn to blow shit up Jan 22 22:31:50 * MollyK nods Jan 22 22:31:59 That suits us well Jan 22 22:32:19 true Jan 22 22:32:58 * MollyK sips her tea Jan 22 22:33:08 I think it's time for bed Jan 22 22:33:47 * Morgan nods, downing the last of his drink before laying down Jan 22 22:34:46 * MollyK lies beside him, pulling the warm sheets over them Jan 22 22:36:27 Do you need my magic to help with these sad memories? Jan 22 22:37:04 I'm not sad, just a little introspective Jan 22 22:37:25 * MollyK nods Jan 22 22:37:40 Can I help with that, or shall I sing? Jan 22 22:38:24 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 22 22:38:38 Sing, please... I'm remarkably tired after last night Jan 22 22:39:27 * MollyK sits up to finish the last of her tea before blowing out the candle and lying down again Jan 22 22:40:50 Is there something you wish to hear? Jan 22 22:41:11 * Morgan yawns, shrugging Jan 22 22:41:19 I've no preference Jan 22 22:42:01 * MollyK sings the song she and Inga sang in the tavern the evening their best friends wed Jan 22 22:43:27 * Morgan smiles, settling down Jan 22 22:44:14 * MollyK continues to sing, and he feels himself starting to drift off Jan 22 22:45:05 * Morgan doesn't fight it Jan 22 22:46:29 *he is soon asleep* Jan 22 22:47:10 **He starts to dream again the thread where Edward had only faked their deaths, hiding them in a different Konigsreich for almost three years, safe with one of his friends, given new names, and Dietlinde having had his son two years ago. Molly is gone. He's looked all night after HH has cancelled the wedding for now, finding only her discarded Jan 22 22:47:10 crested dagger at the lakeside. Jan 22 22:47:10 **He's making his way back to the house, the first day of August warm. They had spent their honeymoon running around Fischler uncovering information, before getting Varick's adoption sorted. They were due to go to the Eisenfurst's house and see the tree in two weeks. Now everything has changed.* Jan 22 22:49:02 * Morgan walks slowly towards the house, deep in thought Jan 22 22:49:12 *he hears voices* Jan 22 22:49:49 * MollyK is now known as Inga Jan 22 22:49:59 Maybe it will all be alright? Jan 22 22:52:12 HH: Not sure 'ow, lil darlin'. It's all gone sail-y flap flap, an' noone can catcha hold o' the rope. Jan 22 22:53:51 Where would Molly go? Would she go back to Innesbruck? Jan 22 22:54:27 HH: T' be honest, I was kinda relyin' on you to have some ideas Jan 22 22:55:26 * Inga sighs "she took her cloak, but not her rings. She was wearing that red dress he bought her..." Jan 22 22:56:36 * Morgan rubs at his forehead, thinking Jan 22 22:57:12 HH: She's gonna have t' sell that f' something plainer if she's not coming back Jan 22 22:57:35 * Inga sounds distressed "Don't you think she's coming back?" Jan 22 22:57:55 * Morgan heads towards the voices Jan 22 22:58:27 HH: Sure she took nothing else? Nothin' more t' sell? Jan 22 22:59:35 She had on some small diamond earrings of the Grafin's, but that's it. It's not like she had an engagement ring to sell after making the point with the wedding and Sudlache rings... Jan 22 23:01:04 HH: She's gon' need money... an' plain clothes. Too late last night for goin' to a store, no servants saw her. It's not like she's got any friends here to turn to... Jan 22 23:02:28 * Morgan clears his throat Jan 22 23:02:44 * Inga looks likes she's been crying Jan 22 23:03:02 HH: Jus' brainstormin'... Jan 22 23:04:29 * Morgan nods numbly Jan 22 23:04:33 What about Sascha? Jan 22 23:04:53 She would never go to Sascha! Jan 22 23:05:09 * Morgan shrugs Jan 22 23:05:38 Makes sense to me Jan 22 23:06:02 HH: *he pats Morgan's shoulder* Had an idea. Wanna wait here? Jan 22 23:06:46 Not really, but I've nowhere else I can think of Jan 22 23:07:08 HH: I'll be half hour tops Jan 22 23:07:47 * Morgan nods Jan 22 23:07:50 Where's Edward? Jan 22 23:08:16 * Inga kisses HH. The gesture shows a hurt, a need for the comfort of her should-have-been husband Jan 22 23:09:35 * Morgan slumps Jan 22 23:09:42 I'll, uhh... I'll be around Jan 22 23:10:25 *HH holds her tight a minute before letting go and looking to Morgan* Edward will be in th' house somewhere Jan 22 23:10:59 * Morgan nods slightly Jan 22 23:11:40 Alright. I'll be around somewhere Jan 22 23:12:41 *HH goes off at a jog off the estate. Inga sighs* I wish I'd gone with her, she must be hurting so much Jan 22 23:13:02 * Morgan nods Jan 22 23:13:13 I'm sorry this has all happened today Jan 22 23:13:43 * Inga nods Jan 22 23:14:19 It's alright, we'll get married tomorrow, or next week. As long as we're together, that's what matters Jan 22 23:14:34 * Morgan nods, looking at the floor Jan 22 23:15:19 *she curtsies briefly* I'll see to Varick, he is going to want to know where she is Jan 22 23:15:41 * Morgan nods Jan 22 23:15:57 Thank you. I'll... try to find somewhere to be that won't get me in trouble Jan 22 23:16:49 * Inga nods, then goes into the house. The day is beautiful, but so very lonely Jan 22 23:17:29 * Morgan looks up at the house before going to the kitchen to make himself coffee Jan 22 23:18:10 *The servants are not chatty, despite many knowing him for years. Instead they are avoidant* Jan 22 23:18:52 * Morgan nods slightly to himself, taking his coffee and going back outside, sitting on a step Jan 22 23:19:51 *Heinzharold reappears in less time than expected, David at his side. They both approach Morgan* Jan 22 23:19:58 * Inga is now known as David Jan 22 23:20:08 * Morgan watches them Jan 22 23:20:25 * David looks serious Jan 22 23:20:38 Let's cut to the chase, my Lord. Jan 22 23:20:55 * Morgan nods Jan 22 23:21:09 Molly has left Jan 22 23:21:45 Where's she gone? Jan 22 23:21:58 I am not telling you that. Jan 22 23:22:13 *HH stands to once side, watchful* Jan 22 23:22:40 I see. *he looks down at his cup* Jan 22 23:22:45 Then the point of your being here? Jan 22 23:23:23 Inadvertently or not, you have dishonoured my daughter and my family Jan 22 23:24:10 * Morgan glances at him Jan 22 23:24:25 So you've come for your satisfaction? Jan 22 23:25:18 No, I am not fool enough to think I could beat you in a fight. I am here to pass on a message, and to see the Graf Jan 22 23:25:43 Then spit it out Jan 22 23:25:55 * David takes a letter from his pocket Jan 22 23:26:27 She wrote this before she left last night Jan 22 23:26:52 * Morgan holds out his hand for it Jan 22 23:27:35 * David hands it over, inclining his head before going into the house Jan 22 23:27:39 * David is now known as HH Jan 22 23:27:44 Fucking hypocrite Jan 22 23:27:51 Wan' me to follow 'im? Jan 22 23:28:01 * Morgan nods Jan 22 23:28:12 I want to know what he wants with the Graf Jan 22 23:28:25 Now tha' I already know Jan 22 23:28:32 And? Jan 22 23:28:54 Her Ma was already packin', man. They're goin' back to Av'lon Jan 22 23:29:49 * Morgan nods, opening the letter Jan 22 23:29:52 May as well stay here Jan 22 23:30:27 The Forresters? Jan 22 23:30:31 * Morgan nods Jan 22 23:30:52 Y' not comin' back? Jan 22 23:31:40 Not welcome here Jan 22 23:33:03 * HH shrugs "If Claudia finds 'em in Grenau, y' gon' be leavin' us anyhow" Jan 22 23:33:24 * Morgan unfolds the letter, reading it Jan 22 23:33:38 * HH goes off Jan 22 23:40:00 It says: Morgan, by the time you read this I'll have take the first teetering steps into the future. I couldn't have fathomed such a bittersweet end to us, but here it is. You will go on now, as before, and have what you were cheated of. At the depths of my heart, I am happy for you, my dear confidante and friend. You are still, and always will be, Jan 22 23:40:00 permanently engraved upon my soul, and I will always say a prayer for your wellbeing each night. I will have a solicitor send papers to acknowledge the illegitimacy of our "marriage", and to address the complication of our joint adoption. My Father has a letter for Varick too. I hope he will be happy and welcomed. All I ask of you is that you sign Jan 22 23:40:00 The Rose back over to me. As our marriage is invalid, so must my betrothal gift be. We will both be as we were before you asked me to be your mistress, and our lives will need to flourish apart. With my deep love and regard, Molly Jan 22 23:41:05 * Morgan grinds his teeth, folding the letter and tucking it in his coat before standing and heading for his rooms Jan 22 23:41:42 ((Veisgraf Wing, or pre-wedding room?)) Jan 22 23:41:58 ((Veisgraf wing)) Jan 22 23:42:29 *it's quiet up here, no staff around either* Jan 22 23:42:54 * Morgan digs out his old navy kit bag, packing clothes into it Jan 22 23:43:55 *their clothes are mixed together in the wardrobe, her Eisen dress he sent her, his uniform, her wedding gown from just five weeks ago* Jan 22 23:44:21 * Morgan pulls them out, discarding them on the furniture as he packs his bag Jan 22 23:45:26 *he manages to get it done without interruption* Jan 22 23:46:00 * Morgan finds some paper, scribbling a note which he shoves in his pocket before heading for his fathers study Jan 22 23:46:24 *there's a knock just as he gets to the main door of the Veisgraf Wing Jan 22 23:46:34 * Morgan pulls the door open Jan 22 23:46:40 * HH is now known as Edward Jan 22 23:47:04 * Edward looks like he hasn't slept a wink, rumpled and unkempt Jan 22 23:47:11 I need to have my say Jan 22 23:47:19 Fuck off Edward. Jan 22 23:47:38 No, not this time. This time we talk. Jan 22 23:47:50 * Morgan shoves him Jan 22 23:47:55 Get out of the way Jan 22 23:48:02 * Edward shoves him back Jan 22 23:48:18 * Morgan glares at him Jan 22 23:48:28 Have your say... quickly. I have places to be. Jan 22 23:49:24 You weren't supposed to go off! You were supposed to stay here! I was going to tell you in a month, two at most! But you were gone, and then DeeDee realised Lina was pregnant, and I couldn't fucking find you! Even Yensid couldn't! Jan 22 23:50:04 I'm supposed to be sorry I didn't stay here in my misery while you felt smug about your cleverness? Jan 22 23:51:04 I had to do it! They were going to fucking annexe us! Do you know what they'd have done to Lina, Sabina, and Mother if they'd come here?! *he looks livid* Jan 22 23:51:50 * Morgan suddenly becomes unnervingly still Jan 22 23:53:02 I saved their lives! And yours, and Father's too! You fucked up so royally that you almost condemned the whole town! Jan 22 23:54:13 What do you want, Edward? What is it you want of me that will satisfy you? Jan 22 23:54:59 You to -finally- do your duty, as I would have as Veisgraf Jan 22 23:55:42 As you -will- Jan 22 23:55:54 Where is your wife? Jan 22 23:56:09 Like last time you meddled... gone from me. Jan 22 23:56:39 We'll get her back! Having a Veisgrafin makes this all the more credible Jan 22 23:57:03 * Morgan smiles slightly Jan 22 23:57:35 And there it is... that slight niggle in your mind that your oh so clever plan is spiralling beyond your control Jan 22 23:58:40 I did this for you, you ungrateful bastard! I saved their lives. It would have been much cheaper and easier not to, but I saved them so they can be your mistress and by-blows! Jan 22 23:59:38 What you did was break me, destroy my heart and my mind. *he takes a step closer, speaking quietly* maybe one day you'll know what its like...