**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Feb 6 00:00:11 2023 Feb 06 00:00:11 * Morgan nods, leading her through it, going looking for his brother Feb 06 00:01:57 *He finds them on a bench under an arch of wisteria. They're kissing passionately, his hand almost as high as her breast. Molly is just behind him, and she quietly says "oh..." Feb 06 00:02:51 * Morgan rolls his eyes, backing up out of sight before making a fair bit of noise, walking back towards them Feb 06 00:03:12 *They're sat nicely now* Feb 06 00:03:26 Ah, there you are Feb 06 00:04:30 * MollyK explains the plan, and they're eager too. They take a carriage to the ferry, so Molly and Morgan aren't alone to mention it until they're on the river Feb 06 00:05:01 * MollyK glances at him "you didn't approve of their behaviour, I think" Feb 06 00:05:41 Bit indiscrete... and if we interrupted them, there'd be an awkwardness that I have no time for Feb 06 00:06:58 I'm sure you're very well-behaved, navy man like you! Feb 06 00:07:08 * MollyK looks to be teasing again Feb 06 00:07:24 I couldn't possibly comment Feb 06 00:08:25 * MollyK watches him a moment before shrugging "it's not like I've never been kissed that way myself!" Feb 06 00:08:48 No? Feb 06 00:09:33 I've kissed Seb like that. As long as you don't get swept away by it, why not? Feb 06 00:09:54 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 00:09:58 I suppose so Feb 06 00:11:11 * MollyK watches him a long moment before turning her attention to the river and closing her eyes Feb 06 00:11:33 What? Feb 06 00:11:43 Just thinking Feb 06 00:11:48 Oh? Feb 06 00:12:34 Wondering if you kiss her that way, if you're a good kisser, whether Seb kisses my sister that way Feb 06 00:12:46 * Morgan blushes Feb 06 00:12:55 Uhhh... I've had no complaints... Feb 06 00:13:29 * MollyK nods, eyes still closed Feb 06 00:13:32 Me either Feb 06 00:14:07 * Morgan nods, looking out over the river Feb 06 00:15:31 I love the feel of being on the water. It's lucky there's a ferry from Fischler to Seeufer, I will miss the sea so much Feb 06 00:15:51 * Morgan nods Feb 06 00:16:10 Its definitely a poor relative of actual sailing but... its much better than nothing Feb 06 00:16:57 Is that what you'll do, if you stick to your Father's plan? You'll settle for the occasional ferry trip? Feb 06 00:18:46 Get a little sailboat, take it out on the Sudlache... Feb 06 00:19:09 * MollyK sighs Feb 06 00:19:17 The compromises we make... Feb 06 00:19:26 * Morgan nods Feb 06 00:19:49 You'll be alright. You'll have the girl you love Feb 06 00:20:20 * Morgan nods but sounds unconvinced Feb 06 00:20:22 Yeah... Feb 06 00:20:34 * MollyK watches him Feb 06 00:21:00 Or maybe she'd follow you on a ship, live life as an adventure? Feb 06 00:21:37 My father would never allow that Feb 06 00:22:06 You were going to ask? *she grins* Feb 06 00:22:56 If I wish to be welcome at home, I'd best toe the line Feb 06 00:23:47 Sometimes I think life is too short for that, and I wish I could live for -me-, not everyone else Feb 06 00:24:13 * Morgan nods Feb 06 00:24:25 Thats what I had planned until my brother scuppered it entirely Feb 06 00:25:01 By doing the same thing! Feb 06 00:25:11 * Morgan nods Feb 06 00:25:12 Quite Feb 06 00:25:36 * MollyK nods, smiling Feb 06 00:26:42 *edward is watching them with a knowing look. She glances at Morgan* He thinks we're out here just to be quietly courting each other Feb 06 00:27:05 I suspect he does, yes Feb 06 00:27:23 Shall I go and tell him he's deluded? Feb 06 00:27:38 If you like... it'd be nice to see him corrected for a change Feb 06 00:27:54 Unless you wish to? Feb 06 00:29:07 I might do... it'd be nice to wipe that knowing look off his face Feb 06 00:29:30 * MollyK nods, facing into the breeze again, eyes closed Feb 06 00:30:00 * Morgan nods, moving to approach his brother Feb 06 00:30:15 * MollyK is now known as Edward Feb 06 00:30:25 * Edward sends Mina to Molly Feb 06 00:30:38 Interesting excursion, brother Feb 06 00:31:11 She needed something to distract her... and this ship sounds ridiculous Feb 06 00:31:47 Distract her from lusting after you? Feb 06 00:32:07 Don't be dense, Edward Feb 06 00:32:31 It's you being dense if you can't see she likes you Feb 06 00:33:51 I know she does... but... I'm waiting out my sentence here until I can go home to Dietlinde, and she is being steered towards an Eisenfurst. I am simply not acceptable for her. Feb 06 00:34:17 * Edward shakes his head Feb 06 00:34:33 It's a shame, you'd make an excellent couple Feb 06 00:34:51 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 00:36:14 There is a way around them steering her to an Eisenfurst, but it's obvious her feelings are unrequited, so there's no point me suggesting it Feb 06 00:37:11 * Morgan sighs Feb 06 00:37:16 I like her... but it doesn't matter Feb 06 00:37:34 Because you're engaged? Feb 06 00:38:07 * Morgan nods Feb 06 00:38:35 * Edward motions Morgan to sit next to him Feb 06 00:38:43 * Morgan sits down Feb 06 00:38:52 * Edward offers him a cigar Feb 06 00:39:00 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 06 00:39:41 Let's be frank, brother. Marrying a common girl is a huge risk. Even father's plan is a risk Feb 06 00:40:03 If you say so Feb 06 00:40:42 It'd be better if you married a noble Feb 06 00:41:34 Politically, yes... hence why father has all but imprisoned me here Feb 06 00:41:47 What Feb 06 00:42:20 What I'm saying, if maybe Dietlinde isn't the right one for you... Feb 06 00:43:29 Sure, if you take into account everything -except- how we feel for eachother... Feb 06 00:44:01 Are you sure you wouldn't develop that elsewhere? Feb 06 00:45:06 Are you sure -you- wouldn't have, had you not taken matters into your own hands? Feb 06 00:45:58 Sure? no. Fairly confident, yes. But we are equals Feb 06 00:46:41 I am aware of that Feb 06 00:46:58 You and Dietlinde never will be Feb 06 00:47:35 We'll be close enough, though Feb 06 00:47:46 * Edward sighs Feb 06 00:47:58 You need a -Grafin-, Feb 06 00:48:50 If father follows through, thats what she'll be in time... but you don't mean the title, do you? Feb 06 00:48:57 No, Feb 06 00:49:56 I mean in terms of how she entertains the Eisenfurst when he comes, how she advises you in matters of politics as mother does father Feb 06 00:50:18 And you don't think a common girl could ever learn to do that Feb 06 00:50:36 Frankly, no Feb 06 00:51:14 You think I am blinded to what the future requires by my feelings for her Feb 06 00:52:31 Yes. I get it because I know what it feels like to be madly in love. But I'm just the Spare. I've done well to be a future freiarr Feb 06 00:54:17 * Morgan sighs Feb 06 00:54:32 You should've been Veisgraf... you've always been better at all this than I am Feb 06 00:55:19 Tough though Feb 06 00:55:48 No way around it Feb 06 00:56:26 You -could- abdicate, I suppose Feb 06 00:56:49 * Morgan nods Feb 06 00:56:51 I could Feb 06 00:57:20 * Edward shrugs Feb 06 00:57:42 You lose all your status and wealth Feb 06 00:57:58 I know Feb 06 00:58:21 * Edward nods Feb 06 00:59:20 All I'm saying is why not use this last two weeks to think about what you want for you and for Sudlachenburg Feb 06 01:00:09 You think my wedding Dietlinde would be a mistake... politically... Feb 06 01:00:23 Entirely Feb 06 01:00:31 And personally... Feb 06 01:00:59 Personally you'd be happy, for a few years at least Feb 06 01:01:24 Until I was without the support of a politically savvy wife... Feb 06 01:02:59 Until you're trying to persuade her to rule over the people she's grown up part of. Until you can't ride out to the edges of your Grafdom to deal with things because she isn't able to function as Grafin without you Feb 06 01:03:34 * Morgan nods slowly Feb 06 01:03:52 I know we haven't always gotten along... but I appreciate your honesty in this Feb 06 01:04:56 What is best for our homeland is always what I will argue for. It is my reason for living Feb 06 01:05:27 And here was me thinking your concern was for me Feb 06 01:07:06 No, it's always Sudlachenburg. I fought the War on the Objectionist side, but my concern was often keeping our town and people from as much danger as I could Feb 06 01:07:51 * Morgan sighs Feb 06 01:07:57 And bang went the brotherly moment Feb 06 01:08:11 * Edward smiles Feb 06 01:08:43 I care about you, Morgan. I do. Feb 06 01:09:18 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 01:09:48 If you say so... of course, father believed the best thing for Sudlachenburg was for me to marry Mina... rather subverted your Graf's wishes there Feb 06 01:10:02 * Edward nods Feb 06 01:11:04 I'm not your enemy. I haven't tried to make you do or not anything Feb 06 01:12:05 Don't see how your eloping was for Sudlachenburg... Feb 06 01:12:23 No one is perfect Feb 06 01:14:11 Its hypocritical, especially when you claim -everything- is for Sudlachenburg. Thats a convenient excuse to expect much of others while you sneak off and do what you like. Feb 06 01:14:55 Am I stopping you? I could have, but I won't Feb 06 01:16:52 Whats best for Sudlachenburg would've been Mina being -my- wife... politically sound move, and entirely the Graf's wishes which, really, means you actively worked -against- your home, your people. Still feeling smug about everything being for Sudlachenburg are you? Feb 06 01:17:13 * Edward looks at him Feb 06 01:17:35 You're being defensive and lashing out. It doesn't suit you Feb 06 01:19:15 You've been a hypocrite... it... annoys me. Our titles demand us to be -better-, not superior, not twisting our privilege for -our- advantage, rather than our peoples, those under our care and protection. Feb 06 01:20:37 Is elevating her to Grafin going to make -her- happy. Stop to ask not what -you£ want, but what she does, what will make her life happy Feb 06 01:21:19 * Morgan sighs Feb 06 01:21:25 No, probably not. Feb 06 01:22:21 It's a lot to take on, even for minor nobles Feb 06 01:23:01 She just wants to be loved, happy and safe Feb 06 01:23:55 Will she be those as Grafin? Feb 06 01:24:36 The first, certainly... the others... *he shrugs, slumping* Feb 06 01:24:58 Something to consider Feb 06 01:26:02 * Morgan nods Feb 06 01:26:40 * Edward pats his arm Feb 06 01:27:25 I don't want to hurt you, but I don't want you regretting it Feb 06 01:28:02 * Morgan looks at him Feb 06 01:28:17 I wish it was out of concern for me. I wouldn't feel quite so alone right now. Feb 06 01:28:51 You're not alone Feb 06 01:29:10 Its always Sudlachenburg. Feb 06 01:29:22 Ideally Feb 06 01:29:58 * Morgan opens his mouth before looking away, shaking his head Feb 06 01:30:51 You're right, I've been a hypocrite. I went against Father's Will. Bout I did weigh up the consequences Feb 06 01:31:42 * Morgan looks at him Feb 06 01:32:23 I can't marry her, can I? It'd be wrong for Sudlachenburg but more, it'd be wrong for her, asking her to be something she is not, putting her in danger... Feb 06 01:33:04 It'd be a risk Feb 06 01:33:16 She'd be loved but miserable Feb 06 01:35:17 It's like if you see a beautiful wild bird and catch it. You can cage it, and at first it might sing, but eventually it will pine for the freedom of the outdoors. A wild nightingale is not a lap cat Feb 06 01:35:31 shit Feb 06 01:36:32 She could be your mistress Feb 06 01:36:41 You know we don't do that Feb 06 01:37:17 If Mina had been common, she'd have been my mistress instead. Feb 06 01:38:23 Father would have gone utterly berserk... besides... that sort of bond is for a man and wife, as Theus dictates. Feb 06 01:39:35 * Edward snorts briefly before chuckling "you mean swiving?" Feb 06 01:40:59 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 06 05:05:26 * Edward has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Feb 06 11:46:12 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Feb 06 12:17:50 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 06 12:18:03 * MollyK is now known as Edward Feb 06 12:18:16 She'd be loved but miserable Feb 06 12:18:16 It's like if you see a beautiful wild bird and catch it. You can cage it, and at first it might sing, but eventually it will pine for the freedom of the outdoors. A wild nightingale is not a lap cat Feb 06 12:18:16 shit Feb 06 12:18:16 She could be your mistress Feb 06 12:18:16 You know we don't do that Feb 06 12:18:20 If Mina had been common, she'd have been my mistress instead. Feb 06 12:18:22 Father would have gone utterly berserk... besides... that sort of bond is for a man and wife, as Theus dictates. Feb 06 12:18:25 * Edward snorts briefly before chuckling "you mean swiving?" Feb 06 12:18:33 No, I mean giving that which should be reserved for a husband and wife Feb 06 12:18:54 * Edward glances in the direction of the gossiping, giggling young noble women, smiling Feb 06 12:19:05 You think it's any different? Feb 06 12:19:29 Why wouldn't it be Feb 06 12:21:37 * Edward chuckles "it's still sex, brother" Feb 06 12:22:07 Which is meant to be between a man and his wife Feb 06 12:22:45 * Edward snorts "seriously?! You've been at War for five years..." Feb 06 12:23:52 And I behaved like a gentleman, like a man of faith. You did not? Feb 06 12:24:52 * Edward smiles faintly "I'm not willing to incriminate myself in your eyes. Let's just say I knew what I was doing on my wedding night, shall we?" Feb 06 12:25:49 * Morgan huffs Feb 06 12:26:44 Anyway, my sexual conquests are not what we were discussing Feb 06 12:28:14 No... Feb 06 12:29:39 What I'm saying is that maybe she's not right for you, when you have a noble obligation and she might be happier with a man of her status and background Feb 06 12:30:36 * Morgan nods Feb 06 12:30:40 I understand what you're saying Feb 06 12:33:18 * Edward nods Feb 06 12:33:52 I'll respect your decision, and work with you as much as I can Feb 06 12:35:24 * Morgan nods Feb 06 12:35:40 I want to go home Feb 06 12:37:35 * Edward nods "it's going to be a while yet" Feb 06 12:38:25 * Morgan nods, looking unhappy Feb 06 12:40:33 Father's being generous, you understand that? Feb 06 12:41:05 Doesn't feel like it. Feb 06 12:42:10 He could just tell you no, and disown you Feb 06 12:44:11 I suppose so Feb 06 12:46:02 For the sake of argument.... Tell me how... Feb 06 12:46:13 How what? Feb 06 12:46:42 To get around her having to marry an Eisenfurst... Feb 06 12:50:20 She could elope, she could have her reputation compromised and have to marry, or she could be so awful and unpleasant that they refuse her Feb 06 12:51:54 I suppose the former she could blame on your example... Feb 06 12:52:44 * Edward laughs Feb 06 12:52:55 I haven't regretted it for a moment Feb 06 12:54:58 I daresay I'd have felt the same if word had arrived a day later Feb 06 12:55:48 * Edward inhales from the cigar Feb 06 12:55:53 Maybe you still will Feb 06 12:57:02 * Morgan sighs, looking out across the water Feb 06 13:00:49 * Edward puts a hand on Morgan's shoulder "like you say, we've never been close, but maybe we could try that? I've got friends who are, or at least -were- close to their brothers, I'd like that for myself" Feb 06 13:01:20 * Morgan nods Feb 06 13:02:55 I'd like that Feb 06 13:04:36 * Edward nods Feb 06 13:05:21 * Edward pats him before taking out a flask "you don't swive... you don't smoke... tell me you at least drink?" Feb 06 13:05:40 Now and then Feb 06 13:06:04 * Edward hands him the flask Feb 06 13:06:18 * Morgan takes it, sipping Feb 06 13:06:39 It's good, Innismore whiskey. I stole it from my friend Potts' Father's town house Feb 06 13:06:55 * Morgan nods, handing it back Feb 06 13:06:59 Thats really good Feb 06 13:07:25 It's not theft if you only take as much as you could have drunk that night anyway, you see? Feb 06 13:08:02 Sounds remarkably like semantics to me... Feb 06 13:09:19 * Edward shrugs Feb 06 13:10:28 *there's a squawk from above, a raven circling, and he wakes up* Feb 06 13:10:48 * Morgan looks around, trying to gauge the time Feb 06 13:12:05 *it's half after four. The bed beside him is cold and empty* Feb 06 13:12:24 * Morgan gets up quickly, pulling his clothes on to go looking for Molly Feb 06 13:14:04 * Edward is now known as Molly Feb 06 13:14:07 ACTION is asleep on the window seat wrapped in a blanket. He notices she has Lorelei, the childhood mermaid doll shared with Cecily, held close the her chest just like Varick does with his bear. Out of keeping with the childlike position, there's a scotch bottle stood on the floor in easy reach Feb 06 13:14:07 * Received a CTCP from Molly (to #7thsea) Feb 06 13:14:40 * Morgan sits close to her, rousing her gently Feb 06 13:14:45 Molly... Feb 06 13:14:58 * Molly stirs Feb 06 13:15:02 Hmm? Feb 06 13:15:09 What are you doing out here love? Feb 06 13:16:13 Oh, nightmare 's all... *she sounds either half asleep or a bit inebriated, it's hard to tell* Feb 06 13:16:41 Why didn't you wake me? Feb 06 13:17:23 You looked sooo peaceful Feb 06 13:18:07 \/me shrugs Feb 06 13:18:13 Do you want to tell me about it? Feb 06 13:19:45 Took your nightmare I think... doesn' matter. You okay? Feb 06 13:20:33 Of course it matters Feb 06 13:22:54 What time is it? Is it dawn? *she turns over, looking at the window* nope, still dark Feb 06 13:23:25 Its about half four Feb 06 13:24:14 Should go back t' bed, you have watch today *but he doesn't, because it's on Wednesday* Feb 06 13:25:11 * Morgan shakes his head, standing and lifting her off the couch and carrying her back through to bed Feb 06 13:25:18 No love, its fine... Feb 06 13:25:19 * Molly giggles Feb 06 13:25:27 Don' drop me, okay? Feb 06 13:26:06 Not likely duchess Feb 06 13:26:19 Mmm... you're so strong Feb 06 13:27:14 Now and then Feb 06 13:27:25 * Morgan lays her on the bed, pulling the covers up and around her Feb 06 13:27:45 Come to bed with me? Feb 06 13:29:22 * Morgan climbs onto the bed, wrapping his arms around her Feb 06 13:30:15 * Molly sighs, pulling so close against him Feb 06 13:30:42 You're here... 's good. Feb 06 13:30:56 Alright love, go back to sleep... Feb 06 13:31:14 Sing to me? Feb 06 13:32:09 * Morgan nods, clearing his throat and singing quietly Feb 06 13:32:58 * Molly is asleep almost instantly Feb 06 13:33:20 * Morgan shifts slightly to doze Feb 06 13:36:38 *he manages it. He dreams he's at Hafenlohr, in the gardens. It's very warm, and there's roses of all different colours, and birds singing. He hears a whisper "Hi, Pa" Feb 06 13:36:48 * Molly is now known as Madchen Feb 06 13:36:57 * Morgan looks around Feb 06 13:37:28 * Madchen peeks out from behind a statue of a pregnant angel Feb 06 13:37:39 * Morgan smiles Feb 06 13:37:46 Hello little lady Feb 06 13:37:59 Hide and seek, Pa Feb 06 13:38:18 * Morgan nods, moving behind the statue to hide with her Feb 06 13:38:31 * Madchen hugs his legs Feb 06 13:39:43 * Morgan picks her up to cuddle her Feb 06 13:39:48 I've missed you Feb 06 13:40:16 * Madchen cuddles back. As always, she smells of snow and fir trees "missed Pa" Feb 06 13:41:46 * Morgan kisses her crown Feb 06 13:41:55 Soon, love, see me every day Feb 06 13:42:25 One day Maeshun Pa Feb 06 13:42:31 * Morgan nods Feb 06 13:42:48 Soon I hope. Feb 06 13:42:54 Pa go sail big ocean Feb 06 13:43:57 * Morgan nods Feb 06 13:44:26 Long time at sea... Feb 06 13:45:03 * Madchen nods Feb 06 13:45:11 No see Pa Feb 06 13:45:21 Why? Feb 06 13:47:42 Pa big ocean Feb 06 13:48:07 Oh... but... when I come back? Feb 06 13:48:26 * Madchen nods Feb 06 13:48:32 See Pa again Feb 06 13:49:35 * Morgan nods Feb 06 13:49:46 I'll still have dreams? Feb 06 13:50:09 Think so Feb 06 13:50:46 * Morgan nods Feb 06 13:50:56 Ok. Feb 06 13:51:42 Nightmares go bye Feb 06 13:52:09 * Morgan sighs Feb 06 13:52:16 Hard to tell the difference love... Feb 06 13:54:43 * Madchen kisses his cheek "no bad things, Pa. nice things" Feb 06 13:55:17 * Morgan nods, cuddling her Feb 06 13:55:51 That'll be nice Feb 06 13:56:45 *he can hear Molly laugh, children's voices too* Feb 06 13:57:52 Pa go soon Feb 06 13:58:00 For a long time... Feb 06 13:58:31 Weeks Feb 06 13:58:46 * Morgan nods Feb 06 13:59:04 Going to miss you. *he smiles slightly* going to miss Amir when we come back too Feb 06 13:59:50 * Madchen hugs him tighter. There's a single chime of the dawn watch Feb 06 14:00:54 * Morgan spends a couple of minutes planting kisses all over the girls face Feb 06 14:02:37 * Madchen laughs, trying to kiss him back but it's not very well coordinated still Feb 06 14:03:32 * Morgan sets her back on the ground, getting down on his knees Feb 06 14:03:39 I'll see you soon little lady Feb 06 14:04:15 * Madchen nods "bye Pa. love Pa" Feb 06 14:04:42 Love you too sweetheart Feb 06 14:07:29 *the watch chimes again, and he wakes up* Feb 06 14:08:19 * Morgan gently climbs off the bed Feb 06 14:08:48 *Molly doesn't wake* Feb 06 14:09:15 * Morgan pulls his boots on before heading to the galley for coffee before going on deck Feb 06 14:09:54 * Madchen is now known as HH Feb 06 14:10:04 * HH is up on deck drinking coffee Feb 06 14:11:23 hey Feb 06 14:11:38 Mornin' Feb 06 14:11:49 How you doing? Feb 06 14:12:34 I got kicked outta bed for breathing too loud and takin' up space Feb 06 14:13:24 breathing... too loud... she due her course by any chance? Feb 06 14:14:17 * HH nods Feb 06 14:14:19 Yep Feb 06 14:14:37 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:14:44 Get some chocolate in Jura then Feb 06 14:15:56 * HH nods Feb 06 14:16:13 Gon' just keep my head down a few days Feb 06 14:16:28 Good idea Feb 06 14:17:48 Y' know what it prob'ly means though... Feb 06 14:24:46 That she's not with child... Feb 06 14:24:55 * HH nods Feb 06 14:25:00 Yep Feb 06 14:25:55 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:25:58 Sorry man Feb 06 14:26:04 * HH nods Feb 06 14:26:43 Only been six weeks since the herbs so expected tha', but still Feb 06 14:27:29 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:27:34 I know man Feb 06 14:28:15 * HH nods Feb 06 14:28:30 We had fun along th' way though Feb 06 14:28:46 Don't want her throwing up the whole way to Capperlucia... Feb 06 14:28:59 * HH nods Feb 06 14:29:19 She'll prob'ly throw up when we leave Jura Feb 06 14:29:44 Reckon? She'll only be off the ship a few hours Feb 06 14:30:15 I think it's in 'er head to be honest, but once it's done she's fine Feb 06 14:30:43 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:31:07 * Morgan sips his coffee Feb 06 14:31:16 Speakin' o' fine, yer very normal today Feb 06 14:31:43 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:31:52 Yeah... wasn't the worst night Feb 06 14:32:08 Not more o' that then? Feb 06 14:32:50 Not last night, no Feb 06 14:32:59 * HH nods Feb 06 14:33:10 That's good, right? Feb 06 14:34:20 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:34:48 Course it is. Molly had a nightmare, just waiting for her to wake up, see what she needs Feb 06 14:35:11 * HH nods Feb 06 14:36:18 Makes sense. What did y' dream? Feb 06 14:36:40 * Morgan tells him about the first dream Feb 06 14:38:02 Can imagine 'im tryin' to talk you outta it Feb 06 14:38:46 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:39:53 I'm more concerned about why I've not heard anything Feb 06 14:40:18 Thinkin' I've stolen yer apples? Feb 06 14:41:29 Maybe, aye... wouldn't be the first thread that you and her get together... Feb 06 14:41:48 * HH shrugs Feb 06 14:41:56 Mebbie I was jus' busy Feb 06 14:42:08 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 14:42:50 Sounds like yer goin' to see the Rose Feb 06 14:42:59 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:43:08 Aye, thats what I reckon... Feb 06 14:43:18 That's gon' be cool Feb 06 14:43:28 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:44:22 Assumin' you can keep yer head in the game Feb 06 14:44:31 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 14:44:42 Find out at some point I suppose Feb 06 14:44:51 * HH nods Feb 06 14:45:29 So this is like What If Molly's sister didn't die and they grew up in Eisen Feb 06 14:45:40 Something like, yeah Feb 06 14:46:34 Molly an' Rosie again Feb 06 14:46:41 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:46:46 Yep... over and over... Feb 06 14:47:59 Yeah. You doin' okay about it? Feb 06 14:48:21 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:48:26 Aye, I'm fine Feb 06 14:49:16 * HH nods Feb 06 14:49:45 Good. She have a bad night then? Feb 06 14:50:08 Found her in the study asleep on the couch, cuddling that toy that was Cecily's, drunk off her ass Feb 06 14:50:50 * HH chuckles Feb 06 14:51:14 Sorry man, shouldn' laugh, but her drunk off her ass sounds funny Feb 06 14:51:33 * Morgan nods Feb 06 14:51:57 If it weren't for the nightmare, I'd say its sweet... she's so... relaxed, uninhibited Feb 06 14:53:16 Huh. I don' think o' her as being that inhibited mos' the time Feb 06 14:54:01 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 14:54:20 Some Feb 06 14:56:37 Sounds like mebbie you need an e'ening getting her drunk an' enjoyin it Feb 06 14:56:49 Aye, maybe Feb 06 14:58:39 Wha' was that about? Feb 06 14:59:33 Her nightmare? Feb 06 14:59:41 * HH nods Feb 06 14:59:45 Dunno yet Feb 06 15:00:34 * HH nods Feb 06 15:00:49 Gon' need us to have Varick? Feb 06 15:01:02 I can't say for sure really... Feb 06 15:02:42 * HH nods Feb 06 15:02:55 Gon' let her sleep it off some? Feb 06 15:03:44 I think thats the kindest thing to do... Feb 06 15:05:29 Bet she just *he wiggles his fingers* her hangovers Feb 06 15:05:53 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 15:06:05 Maybe... I can't say I'd blame her Feb 06 15:07:49 Last time she jus' made me drinks some herbs Feb 06 15:08:22 * Morgan nods Feb 06 15:08:26 Taste awful don't they Feb 06 15:09:13 * HH nods Feb 06 15:09:41 Yep. Mebbie it's so you hurl the rest o' the drink Feb 06 15:10:52 Wouldn't surprise me, to be honest Feb 06 15:12:04 * HH nods Feb 06 15:13:01 Inga normally puts a cold cloth on m' head and strokes my hands. If I groan now an' then I can get an extra hour o' babyin' Feb 06 15:13:29 Any excuse, huh Feb 06 15:15:03 * HH grins Feb 06 15:15:19 Second best bit o' being married Feb 06 15:15:38 * Morgan sips his coffee Feb 06 15:15:40 If you say so Feb 06 15:16:09 Well whadda you reckon it is? Feb 06 15:17:23 I rather like those moments where just being together is... easy. Feb 06 15:17:45 * HH nods Feb 06 15:17:53 That's pretty good Feb 06 15:17:59 * Morgan nods Feb 06 15:18:05 Yep. Feb 06 15:19:29 Bubbies though... Feb 06 15:20:21 Figured they'd top your list Feb 06 15:21:00 * HH shakes his head Feb 06 15:21:14 Nope, number three Feb 06 15:21:58 Huh... so what's first? Feb 06 15:22:24 Havin' someone who loves me no matter what Feb 06 15:23:04 You already had that... Feb 06 15:24:05 * HH nods Feb 06 15:24:12 Guess I did Feb 06 15:24:23 Bit different though aint it Feb 06 15:24:55 Yeah. She's the bit o' me Feb 06 15:25:07 I never knew I was missin' Feb 06 15:25:11 * Morgan nods Feb 06 15:25:16 I know Feb 06 15:25:46 * HH nods Feb 06 15:26:13 E'erything just makes a bit more sense with her around Feb 06 15:26:26 * Morgan nods Feb 06 15:26:30 You told her that? Feb 06 15:27:01 O' course, I'm not dumb Feb 06 15:27:10 * Morgan nods Feb 06 15:27:28 Good. She deserves to know how much she means to you... Feb 06 15:27:35 * HH nods Feb 06 15:27:53 Still thinks I'm too 'andsome for her though Feb 06 15:29:40 She's no idea how beautiful she is, has she? Feb 06 15:36:21 * HH has quit (Ping Timeout) Feb 06 16:11:14 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 06 16:12:38 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 06 16:36:39 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 06 16:36:53 * MollyK is now known as HH Feb 06 16:39:37 * HH nods Feb 06 16:39:37 E'erything just makes a bit more sense with her around Feb 06 16:39:37 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:39:37 You told her that? Feb 06 16:39:40 O' course, I'm not dumb Feb 06 16:39:42 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:39:44 Good. She deserves to know how much she means to you... Feb 06 16:39:46 * HH nods Feb 06 16:39:48 Still thinks I'm too 'andsome for her though Feb 06 16:39:50 She's no idea how beautiful she is, has she? Feb 06 16:40:41 Nope, but you know how they are, always comparin' themselves til they find a way t' come up short Feb 06 16:41:09 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:41:11 yep Feb 06 16:43:41 E'en if she was ugly, she'd still be beautiful, personality like that Feb 06 16:44:42 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:45:35 Doesn't hurt that she's gorgeous, though... Feb 06 16:46:32 * HH grins Feb 06 16:46:41 Yeah she is Feb 06 16:47:05 * Morgan looks round, sipping his coffee Feb 06 16:48:00 Reckon we'll reach Jura tonight? Feb 06 16:49:43 * HH shakes his head Feb 06 16:50:19 If we do it'd be too dark t' do much aside from let th' guys off to a brothel Feb 06 16:50:38 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:50:44 Last bit of shore leave for them for a while Feb 06 16:52:01 * HH nods Feb 06 16:52:35 Doesn' sound like they got brothels in Capperlucia Feb 06 16:52:51 They might have, but. It won't be women working there... Feb 06 16:54:42 * HH laughs Feb 06 16:55:01 Oh man, Claudia is shit outta luck Feb 06 16:55:15 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:55:25 She's going to strut around giving orders, she'll enjoy that Feb 06 16:55:48 * HH nods Feb 06 16:56:07 Might see if my lil darlin wants to go along Feb 06 16:56:17 Oh? Feb 06 16:56:33 She had fun last time Feb 06 16:57:08 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:57:19 Aye I recall Feb 06 16:57:58 * HH nods Feb 06 16:58:09 We'll see. Might be too grumpy Feb 06 16:58:16 * Morgan nods Feb 06 16:58:19 Entirely possible Feb 06 16:59:31 * HH nods Feb 06 16:59:46 I can go an' keep an eye anyway Feb 06 17:00:06 * Morgan nods Feb 06 17:01:31 * HH nods Feb 06 17:01:40 You coming? Feb 06 17:03:03 I dunno, maybe. Feb 06 17:05:42 * HH nods. Sailors come up ready to move them out. A month after the shortest day, it's getting earlier each day. They're underway when the dawn comes, and half hour later he feels a prickle on his neck Feb 06 17:06:13 [You alright blossom?] Feb 06 17:07:37 [sore head is all] Feb 06 17:07:51 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold Feb 06 17:08:01 That answers that... Feb 06 17:09:32 Wassat? Feb 06 17:10:03 * Morgan wiggles his fingers at him Feb 06 17:11:23 * HH nods Feb 06 17:11:27 I would Feb 06 17:11:32 * Morgan nods Feb 06 17:11:36 I'm gonn' go check on her Feb 06 17:11:58 Alright, man. If you see Inga, run. *he grins* Feb 06 17:12:19 * Morgan shrugs, slapping HeinzHarolds back before heading below deck Feb 06 17:13:11 * HH is now known as Molly Feb 06 17:13:21 * Molly is just getting up Feb 06 17:13:39 * Morgan puts a cup of coffee near her Feb 06 17:13:43 How you feeling? Feb 06 17:14:09 I'm alright Feb 06 17:14:25 * Molly pulls the shift over her head Feb 06 17:16:28 Are you going to tell me about it? Feb 06 17:16:41 * Molly nods Feb 06 17:16:48 If you really wish Feb 06 17:17:02 I just want to help you Feb 06 17:17:23 * Molly smiles gently Feb 06 17:17:47 I'm alright. I was upset last night, but I'm fine now Feb 06 17:18:13 * Morgan sighs Feb 06 17:18:14 Alright Feb 06 17:18:59 * Molly comes to him, embracing him Feb 06 17:20:51 It was that thread. I was travelling with Grunhelm, looking at houses. One master room had a cradle by the bed, and it hit me the awful compromise I was making, and how it would feel to know you were in bed with another, likely having more babies with her Feb 06 17:21:24 Thats... unusual... Feb 06 17:21:34 Why? Feb 06 17:21:57 You picking up a different part of a dream I am having... Feb 06 17:22:19 Perhaps this one is particularly strong? Feb 06 17:22:34 So... you made a decision? Feb 06 17:23:37 About which house? Feb 06 17:24:23 About the compromise you were making... Feb 06 17:25:23 No, I was in no fit state to decide anything Feb 06 17:25:35 * Morgan nods Feb 06 17:27:43 * Molly loosens her grip Feb 06 17:28:06 It doesn't really move it forward any, so rather pointless Feb 06 17:28:16 * Morgan nods Feb 06 17:28:39 Just enough to make you feel awful Feb 06 17:29:45 * Molly nods Feb 06 17:30:17 Before, I could appreciate how painful it would be, but last night I felt it Feb 06 17:30:30 * Morgan nods, puling her close again Feb 06 17:30:36 I'm sorry my love Feb 06 17:31:44 * Molly shakes her head Feb 06 17:31:54 It's not your fault, my love Feb 06 17:32:11 Even so Feb 06 17:33:40 I'm not upset with you, my darling Feb 06 17:33:47 I'm glad to hear that Feb 06 17:35:08 I still love you just as much as always Feb 06 17:35:22 * Morgan nods, kissing the top of her head Feb 06 17:35:27 Good. Feb 06 17:35:50 How did you sleep? Feb 06 17:36:25 Better than I have Feb 06 17:37:27 * Molly smiles Feb 06 17:37:36 That's something good then Feb 06 17:37:51 * Morgan nods Feb 06 17:37:58 Apparently soon my nightmares will stop... Feb 06 17:39:08 Will they? Feb 06 17:48:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 06 17:57:35 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 06 18:51:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 06 19:02:58 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Feb 06 22:33:56 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Feb 06 22:38:44 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 06 22:39:27 [17:24:19] Molly: Will they? Feb 06 22:39:45 apparently Feb 06 22:40:03 What makes you think so, my love? Feb 06 22:40:48 Madchen told me... and in your last dream, you did too Feb 06 22:41:48 That one was much nicer Feb 06 22:41:55 * Morgan nods Feb 06 22:42:02 Yes it was... aside from the fact I'd been stabbed Feb 06 22:42:35 * MollyK smiles Feb 06 22:42:45 Do you know when they'll stop? Feb 06 22:44:13 Soon I reckon... unfortunately... I won't be dreaming of Madchen until we return... Feb 06 22:45:01 Then hopefully I will not dream those dreams of Seb too Feb 06 22:45:19 * Morgan nods Feb 06 22:45:22 I should've asked Feb 06 22:47:19 It doesn't matter, my love. I am just happy that your pain might be over soon Feb 06 22:47:26 * Morgan sighs Feb 06 22:49:04 What is it, my love? Feb 06 22:50:00 It saddens me that the only way to escape them is to... run all the way away Feb 06 22:50:55 You aren't running Feb 06 22:52:54 Aren't I? Feb 06 22:54:09 No. We are discovering somewhere new Feb 06 22:54:45 I suppose so Feb 06 22:55:32 It is not as if we were specifically going just to escape them Feb 06 22:56:00 But... we'd be free of them if we just... stayed... Feb 06 22:57:09 We can't just stay there... can we? Feb 06 22:58:14 I don't imagine things would go well if we did... Feb 06 23:00:49 But it'd be just us... these things that hurt us so much would no longer make things difficult Feb 06 23:01:08 Until the world ends Feb 06 23:02:45 * MollyK sighs Feb 06 23:04:10 Sometimes I do wish we could just have simple and happy... rolling in the grass making love, a peaceful home, the sight of our children playing together and safe... Feb 06 23:05:01 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:05:03 I know love Feb 06 23:05:36 You feel the same? Feb 06 23:05:56 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:05:57 Sometimes Feb 06 23:06:35 * MollyK nods, cheek on his chest Feb 06 23:07:08 Let's just enjoy the respite whilst we have it. You'd be too hot living in Capperlucia anyway Feb 06 23:07:38 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:07:46 Definitely Feb 06 23:07:58 * MollyK smiles Feb 06 23:08:51 When I'm not working, we'll paddle in the clear sea, lay in the warm sand, try the local foods, and make love under the waterfall Feb 06 23:09:23 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:09:25 Sounds good to me Feb 06 23:09:57 Me too. How did you sleep? Feb 06 23:10:39 Ok really... dreamed still, but... it wasn't as bad as lately Feb 06 23:10:57 * MollyK nods Feb 06 23:11:03 Something nice? Feb 06 23:12:36 Continued after Edward and Mina got married in secret... Feb 06 23:13:00 * MollyK nods Feb 06 23:13:29 Where I was in love with Seb? Feb 06 23:13:34 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:13:35 Aye Feb 06 23:14:37 What happened? Feb 06 23:16:38 HeinzHarold had been writing for Dietlinde... but it had dwindled to basically nothing... I reckon they were getting close.... And Sebastien had gotten your sister pregnant... Feb 06 23:17:17 Oh dear... *she sighs sadly* that's painful to think of Feb 06 23:17:45 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:19:22 Aye... you and I had become close friends... you suggested you could marry to be Eisenfurstin Fischler, and hire me and Dietlinde so we could be together.... But I wasn't having any of that... Feb 06 23:20:17 That is an eminently sensible, and generous, suggestion though Feb 06 23:20:59 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:21:17 Couldn't have you doing that Feb 06 23:21:41 Why? It sounded before like I'd have to marry one or the other Feb 06 23:22:07 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 23:22:34 I wasn't about to let you marry someone so -I- could be with someone. Feb 06 23:23:13 That seems short-sighted, my love Feb 06 23:24:32 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 23:25:06 Were you starting to have second thoughts? Feb 06 23:25:42 No. Feb 06 23:26:30 * MollyK nods Feb 06 23:27:01 You were just going to serve your time then? Feb 06 23:27:38 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:29:01 You had confessed being attracted to me and that you should get married sooner so it didn't become more than that... so... to distract ourselves, we went off across the river to see this crazy ship that you'd heard about being built, with Edward and Mina as our chaperones Feb 06 23:29:42 * MollyK shrugs Feb 06 23:30:14 It sounds like it wouldn't have been a factor anyway... what was so crazy? Feb 06 23:30:39 Apparently it was -massive-. Big enough to have a ballroom in it... Feb 06 23:30:54 Oh! How odd Feb 06 23:31:38 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:32:01 Edward kept looking at us with one of those 'I know something' looks that he gets, so I went to correct him Feb 06 23:32:16 * MollyK nods Feb 06 23:32:23 Did he listen? Feb 06 23:33:47 well... I did admit I liked you... then we got to talking about Dietlinde, and whether or not she'd actually be happy as the Veisgrafin... and if that'd continue once I was Graf, and she was having to steer the Grafdom while I had to travel... Feb 06 23:34:07 Hmm... Feb 06 23:34:31 All things I never considered Feb 06 23:35:26 You never discussed it with her? Feb 06 23:36:24 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 06 23:37:42 Oh... how did you react? Feb 06 23:38:46 I had to admit it was not something she would have enjoyed... in hindsight, I think it would have done all kinds of damage to us... Feb 06 23:39:10 * MollyK squeezes him gently Feb 06 23:39:34 It's a hard path to walk when you were born to something very different Feb 06 23:39:46 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:40:02 I think she'd have been miserable eventually Feb 06 23:41:41 I think you'd have felt so torn, once your Father was gone. It would have been so much pressure for her, and likely you'd have felt very guilty any time you saw her find it challenging Feb 06 23:42:26 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:43:13 Thats about it really, I woke up not long after that Feb 06 23:43:20 * MollyK nods Feb 06 23:43:30 How do you feel about it now? Feb 06 23:44:32 Guilty, actually Feb 06 23:45:12 Because you told him you liked me? Feb 06 23:45:33 That I never considered how hard Dietlinde would find it in the long run. Feb 06 23:46:00 There's always the chance you'd have given up your title Feb 06 23:47:13 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 23:47:17 Unlikely, I think Feb 06 23:48:17 She wanted to marry -Morgan-, not a Veisgraf? Feb 06 23:48:35 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:50:32 That's a challenging thing. Some of what makes you you is being the Veisgraf, and how that has intersected with your experiences as a boy and a man Feb 06 23:50:43 * Morgan nods Feb 06 23:50:49 Aye, Feb 06 23:52:54 Without being a Veisgraf, you likely would not have stood up to Kaufman, you just would not have had that confidence to challenge authority Feb 06 23:53:53 No... maybe not... though, that doesn't come from my having a title... Feb 06 23:54:58 No, but that taught you about obligation, about how sacrifices are made to protect others Feb 06 23:55:43 That much is true, yes Feb 06 23:56:46 Maybe it would have been alright, my love. Maybe she'd have gained confidence learning from your mother and with your support Feb 06 23:57:18 * Morgan shrugs Feb 06 23:57:19 Maybe Feb 06 23:57:45 How can I help? Feb 06 23:57:58 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 06 23:58:02 I'm alright Feb 06 23:58:35 * MollyK watches him intently "are you sure?" Feb 06 23:59:29 * Morgan nods, reaching for his coffee