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Feb 14 16:26:19 * Morgan nods Feb 14 16:26:21 Definitely Feb 14 16:27:18 *this gets sorted easily, packed into a box. She smiles, going out into the sunshine again* Feb 14 16:27:32 Thank you, my love, the children will be delighted Feb 14 16:30:54 * Morgan nods, looking round Feb 14 16:31:42 *it's a relaxed atmosphere, no one paying them much mind* Feb 14 16:31:48 Your wood... Feb 14 16:32:26 * Morgan nods Feb 14 16:32:30 Need to find a merchant Feb 14 16:33:01 * MollyK nods, walking beside him, letting him lead Feb 14 16:34:27 I'd imagine most of our provisions will be loaded by now, but would you wish to stay in port until morning? *this reminds him that he hasn't mentioned the idea of the men going to the brothel and I him supervising* Feb 14 16:35:59 I was going to give the men the evening to visit the brothels, since we'll be at sea for so long... I was considering going, keep an eye on them Feb 14 16:36:38 Oh... if that is what you wish, my love Feb 14 16:38:15 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 16:38:24 I thought it might be... prudent, thats all Feb 14 16:39:20 It is sensible. Capperlucia is not a place where that is accepted Feb 14 16:40:20 No... You would rather I don't? Feb 14 16:42:17 I... no, if you feel it will be fine tonight, then of course you should keep them in line and deal with the language barriers. xsarlac can speak Castillean, but Sorgi is limited to Theah, and I'm not sure how well educated in that those girls will be Feb 14 16:42:37 No, come on, spit it out Feb 14 16:43:26 I was unsure if the half-undressed women might be a problem for you, triggering memories today. Feb 14 16:43:55 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 16:44:01 Looks like bloody everything does today Feb 14 16:44:18 * MollyK nods sadly Feb 14 16:44:34 This was the same on her birthday, and the anniversary of the fire... Feb 14 16:44:48 * Morgan nods Feb 14 16:45:15 Which means it should be over soon Feb 14 16:46:34 I hope so Feb 14 16:46:39 Me too Feb 14 16:47:25 * MollyK carries the box carefully Feb 14 16:48:12 Perhaps you would let me know what it is like in the brothel? Maybe on the way home I might join you Feb 14 16:49:25 If I knew what it was like I'd take you with me... but... I can't guarantee it'll be as... classy as the one HeinzHarold took Inga to Feb 14 16:49:58 I think we'll wait for a better time. Is Heinzharold joining you to watch the men? Feb 14 16:50:04 I don't know Feb 14 16:50:13 * MollyK nods Feb 14 16:50:28 It might be an idea. Claudia also Feb 14 16:50:43 I suppose Feb 14 16:50:54 She may wish to go anyway? Feb 14 16:51:46 I don't know. She's planning on sharing a bed overnight again tomorrow... Feb 14 16:52:39 Is that wise? Feb 14 16:53:15 Why wouldn't it be? Feb 14 16:54:10 If she is to have her own challenges with bad memories at the moment, it might make it harder Feb 14 16:55:35 But part of that is to make progress isn't it? To let someone close while you struggle? Feb 14 16:56:59 I suppose it is. Perhaps you will have an easier few nights and it will be simpler Feb 14 16:57:30 maybe Feb 14 16:58:24 Maybe I will have it instead Feb 14 16:58:36 I'd rather you don't Feb 14 16:58:54 It would save you from it Feb 14 16:59:26 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 16:59:29 Don't care Feb 14 17:02:48 After the one I had, I cannot really see what I would dream on from it. I had seen several houses and was due to head home to Sudlachenburg aga8n Feb 14 17:03:15 * Morgan starts to frown Feb 14 17:05:03 It wouldn't be pleasant, but I would take it to save you that Feb 14 17:05:31 It wouldn't. I'd just dream it another night. Feb 14 17:05:48 * MollyK nods sadly Feb 14 17:06:02 I hope that this thread is over soon Feb 14 17:06:38 * Morgan nods, starting to scowl Feb 14 17:08:30 I'm sorry, we will talk about something else Feb 14 17:08:51 * MollyK looks around, heading back toward the market Feb 14 17:12:17 * Morgan nods Feb 14 17:12:32 I don't think we ought to say anything about Amir crawling before, do you? Feb 14 17:12:48 No... no I think that would just upset her Feb 14 17:12:53 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:13:04 She won't want to know she missed it Feb 14 17:13:41 No, I don't think so Feb 14 17:13:58 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:14:07 Are you pleased you were there for it? Feb 14 17:15:56 * Morgan nods Feb 14 17:16:05 Aye. Very pleased. Feb 14 17:17:11 * MollyK nods, smiling Feb 14 17:17:16 He's so very dear Feb 14 17:19:13 Aye, he is. I'm going to miss him Feb 14 17:19:21 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:19:33 Me too. Oh, there's a man with wood! Feb 14 17:20:30 I'm glad HeinzHarold didn't hear you say that Feb 14 17:20:37 * MollyK giggles Feb 14 17:20:54 No doubt he would say something like "thank you for noticing!" Feb 14 17:22:26 * Morgan nods Feb 14 17:22:29 Yeah, most likely Feb 14 17:22:35 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:22:47 He has a very dirty mind Feb 14 17:23:25 * Morgan nods Feb 14 17:24:55 He always has, if I'm honest Feb 14 17:25:27 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:25:40 I can see why Inga enjoys it though Feb 14 17:26:20 Oh? Feb 14 17:26:31 He's amusing Feb 14 17:26:49 I'd have thought it a bit crass for you, given your upbringing Feb 14 17:27:02 * MollyK shakes her head Feb 14 17:27:18 I've grown a great deal since you first took me to bed, my love Feb 14 17:31:24 Thats what she said Feb 14 17:32:12 * MollyK giggles, patting her lower stomach "in a few months you'll take me to bed and I will grow beyond belief!" Feb 14 17:32:56 * Morgan nods Feb 14 17:33:04 Yes... that is certainly the plan Feb 14 17:34:43 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:35:11 Thank goodness we are not having to worry about starting that with all of this going on! Feb 14 17:35:33 * Morgan nods Feb 14 17:35:37 It would be... difficult Feb 14 17:35:48 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:35:52 It would be very hard Feb 14 17:36:06 * Morgan glances at her Feb 14 17:36:10 Yes, that is required Feb 14 17:36:23 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:36:25 It is Feb 14 17:39:00 I've been thinking about something... something your curious mind might be able to unravel for me... Feb 14 17:39:26 * MollyK looks like her curiosity is piqued Feb 14 17:39:30 Yes? Feb 14 17:45:50 So... Amir has the same talent Sinan has... something from the empire perhaps... Varicks with the animals and his future ability, well, that quite clearly comes from Ussura... agreed? Feb 14 17:46:02 * MollyK nods Feb 14 17:46:04 Yes? Feb 14 17:46:34 So why, given we are both part Eisen part Avalonian, do you and I not possess the same talent? Feb 14 17:48:24 Because our talents are a modern variation of the traditional Eisen one that could warp and wither. Heat can warp and destroy, the anti-healing can wither. Alarice was the last with the traditional form, which rather implies that it comes from the line we all branch from Feb 14 17:49:25 So why aren't theirs variations instead? Feb 14 17:50:20 Shifting is the Ussuran tradition, yes? Not communication with animals too? Feb 14 17:51:03 No, just the shifting Feb 14 17:52:03 Then his is a variation also. As with Jacques, his form of Porte with the mirrors is entirely different. It connects two points together, just not in the same way Feb 14 17:53:15 * Morgan nods slowly Feb 14 17:53:20 Ok, that makes sense Feb 14 17:54:00 Grendlik also has a mix of Montaigne and Eisen, from his grandmother. His form of Porte is also location based, but to know precisely where he is Feb 14 17:54:52 * Morgan nods Feb 14 17:56:11 The telepathy you and I have, and that to a limited degree my father also has, that is the Avalonian part I think. The glamour magic of Avalon is about tricking the mind, so I feel that makes sense Feb 14 17:56:52 No, it doesn't... because it was not an Avalonian that had that when your father was conceived Feb 14 17:57:39 Yes, but what else would explain that? You feel it is somehow an Eisen thing again? Feb 14 17:59:04 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 17:59:13 Perhaps thats just them meddling Feb 14 17:59:27 Perhaps so. It's incredibly useful... Feb 14 18:00:12 Is it Feb 14 18:01:47 To be able to speak and show each other things secretly? Yes. Feb 14 18:03:03 Oh... I thought you meant the glamour... Feb 14 18:04:03 Oh... no, that would be fun Feb 14 18:04:52 * Morgan nods Feb 14 18:05:00 It'd be safer being able to turn it off... Feb 14 18:05:14 * MollyK nods Feb 14 18:05:40 Nothing explains Florrie Feb 14 18:06:25 Given that she only looks as she does to make sure we noticed her, I think thats entirely down to the Nieblungen Feb 14 18:07:04 * MollyK nods "quite probably. Are you ready to get the wood?" Feb 14 18:07:45 * Morgan nods Feb 14 18:07:54 Aye... Feb 14 18:14:43 * MollyK nods, heading that way. There's plenty of what he needs, once more arranging for it to be taken to the ship. A bell chimes for three somewhere, quiet hour been and gone. Feb 14 18:16:21 I wonder if the others have made it back yet Feb 14 18:17:14 * MollyK nods Feb 14 18:17:27 I would think so. Shall we go back? Feb 14 18:17:43 You are ready to? Feb 14 18:18:09 * MollyK nods "there's nothing else I need to do" Feb 14 18:19:59 * Morgan nods Feb 14 18:20:01 Alright love Feb 14 18:21:17 * MollyK nods. They make their way back to the Rose. HH's lurking on the deck is not very subtle. Feb 14 18:21:43 * MollyK glances at Morgan briefly [I think he wants you...] Feb 14 18:21:56 * Morgan nods Feb 14 18:22:13 [God knows how we got so much done during the war] Feb 14 18:22:45 [shall I save the mice?] Feb 14 18:23:00 [please] Feb 14 18:23:15 * MollyK goes below Feb 14 18:23:19 * MollyK is now known as HH Feb 14 18:23:28 Pretty much all sorted 'ere Feb 14 18:25:31 Yeah? Feb 14 18:25:51 She's got a full belly now Feb 14 18:26:49 * Morgan nods Feb 14 18:26:59 Good. All set for leaving in the morning then Feb 14 18:27:13 * HH shrugs a little Feb 14 18:27:23 Get underway t'night if y' need to Feb 14 18:27:49 Being here or somewhere else makes no difference to it man Feb 14 18:28:17 Yeah, but once we're off I don' hafta worry yer gonna stay behind Feb 14 18:29:06 * Morgan grips HeinzHarolds shoulder Feb 14 18:29:32 Staying here wouldn't help. All it'd do is make me alone. Feb 14 18:29:42 * HH nods Feb 14 18:29:48 Glad y' see that, man Feb 14 18:31:07 * Morgan nods Feb 14 18:31:26 If it gets bad and I need to jump in the water to be safe, thats what I'll do Feb 14 18:31:52 *he nods* Woulda come t' find you, but Molly said I was in charge o' gettin' back safely Feb 14 18:32:24 * Morgan nods Feb 14 18:32:44 I know man... its like I said, sometimes your task if keeping them safe while I can't Feb 14 18:32:51 * HH nods Feb 14 18:33:00 Bad day t'day Feb 14 18:33:39 Yeah. Feel like I'm losing my mind, days like today Feb 14 18:35:27 * HH nods Feb 14 18:35:47 You wanna go somewhere quiet an' talk? Feb 14 18:36:21 If you like Feb 14 18:37:05 * HH heads to his own cabin. It's meticulously neat, a far cry from Heinzharold's usual spaces Feb 14 18:37:35 * Morgan looks round Feb 14 18:37:40 Got a maid now, have you? Feb 14 18:37:45 * HH finds a bottle of whiskey before turning a chair round and sitting on it, leaving Morgan the bed Feb 14 18:37:53 Oh yeah, a sexy, sexy maid Feb 14 18:39:20 * Morgan nods, sitting down Feb 14 18:40:33 What happened down there? Feb 14 18:40:47 * HH takes a mouthful before handing the bottle over Feb 14 18:42:02 I assume you don't mean getting chocolate and timber Feb 14 18:42:30 No Feb 14 18:43:14 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful before handing the bottle back Feb 14 18:43:16 From when? Feb 14 18:44:00 Dunno man, maybe we jus' start from last night, get 'er done? Feb 14 18:44:49 * Morgan frowns for a moment, taking the bottle back and taking two big mouthfuls before handing it back Feb 14 18:46:33 * HH drinks a mouthful Feb 14 18:49:21 So... all was said and done with Dietlinde. Edward tried to convince her but... she smacked him good and proper. Didn't tell the children, but agreed we'd leave before they woke at her request. Then this messenger turns up with a note from mother, you'd intercepted David and sent it on... mother was concerned, David and Martha were far too worried for what seemed to be just a bit of odd behaviour... Feb 14 18:54:12 * HH snorts at the comment about Edward getting hit, but looks concerned by the end Feb 14 18:54:16 Riiiight Feb 14 18:55:47 Letter said one of your friends had turned up and volunteered to go check Molly was alright... while she's wandering about hurting about what I've asked of her, thinking I don't love her completely, but -enough-. Feb 14 18:56:31 * HH offers him the bottle Feb 14 18:56:34 Uh oh Feb 14 18:57:07 * Morgan nods, taking it and taking another large mouthful Feb 14 18:57:40 We'd started out that night. I was hellbent on being back as soon as I could so... we were going through the wald. Xantha stumbled, I fell and woke up Feb 14 18:58:28 Doesn' sound good Feb 14 19:00:52 Hang on, it -was- Rosie, yeah? Feb 14 19:11:36 * Morgan nods Feb 14 19:11:39 Yeah Feb 14 19:12:23 Universe called in its reserve team... Feb 14 19:12:41 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 19:12:47 So I've got -that- to look forward to Feb 14 19:13:22 She wouldn't stray though... *he doesn't sound that sure* Feb 14 19:13:47 Not... purposefully. Feb 14 19:14:10 Though... she may decide that she likes him, and it makes sense to leave me, let me go... Feb 14 19:14:32 Yeah, now -that- does sound like what she'd do Feb 14 19:14:51 And I don't think she understood the draw then... Feb 14 19:15:36 Yeah. Let's fucking hope she don' dream it Feb 14 19:15:41 * Morgan nods Feb 14 19:15:43 yeah Feb 14 19:17:35 Shit. She know? Feb 14 19:18:54 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 14 19:18:59 I didn't want to talk about it Feb 14 19:19:09 * HH nods Feb 14 19:19:19 Wasn' as bad with th' kids as expected? Feb 14 19:19:37 Pretty fucking rough but.. not the worst that I expected. Yet. Feb 14 19:20:38 Reckon there's a long way t' go? Feb 14 19:20:55 Feels like it Feb 14 19:22:22 Fuck Feb 14 19:24:45 Yeah Feb 14 19:29:53 * HH holds out his hand for the bottle Feb 14 19:30:02 Bet her hitting Edward was good Feb 14 19:30:38 * Morgan shrugs, taking another mouthful before handing it over Feb 14 19:30:58 I dunno. In hindsight its... difficult to work out how I feel about it Feb 14 19:31:07 Why? Feb 14 19:31:27 Because its all so... -complicated- Feb 14 19:31:35 Try me? Feb 14 19:35:53 He thought... that I'd betrayed the family... our station, our people. I'd put them in danger by my choice... Feb 14 19:37:03 Noble bullshit then Feb 14 19:38:19 Yeah but... stuff I'm -bound- to... if everything had worked out, and all our allies had stood by us and hadn't planned to annexe us... when I was travelling doing Graf things, would Dietlinde have been happy with the burden of ruling in my absence? Feb 14 19:39:16 God, man... that's a tough one Feb 14 19:39:20 * Morgan nods Feb 14 19:39:47 Its stuff I should've considered. Edward lost all faith in me which, apparently, was a -massive- blow for him. Feb 14 19:40:25 Always figured he looked down on y' for being friends with the likes o' me Feb 14 19:41:24 He never understood it. And, I think... it made him lonely, that I had that friendship but he did not. Feb 14 19:41:34 * HH nods Feb 14 19:41:45 I can see 'ow that'd work Feb 14 19:41:49 * Morgan nods Feb 14 19:44:44 Gotta say man, I ne'er really thought about what 'er life in the big house would be like Feb 14 19:44:57 No... nor did I. Feb 14 19:45:10 * Morgan looks to feel intensely guilty at that Feb 14 19:45:35 * HH drinks then hands it back Feb 14 19:45:49 Not something y' ever talked about? Feb 14 19:46:17 No. All that we ever cared about was that we loved eachother Feb 14 19:47:02 That's pretty important though Feb 14 19:47:59 Absolutely it is. But... I sacrificed her safety because I didn't think it... because I -decided- to ignore it Feb 14 19:48:17 * HH shakes his head Feb 14 19:48:33 Y' were optimistic, man Feb 14 19:48:50 * Morgan nods Feb 14 19:48:53 Yeah. Feb 14 19:50:28 Mebbie she'da been okay, if she'd had yer Ma t' help. If you'd just been the Graf o' Sudlachenburg, kept it simple, y' know? Feb 14 19:52:51 But we don't know because I never considered it... I never wondered if she'd still be happy in a decade Feb 14 19:54:32 We'd just come outta the War. We were used t' not womderin' shift like that', because we didn' know if we'd be alive in ten years, or e'en ten hours Feb 14 19:54:38 Shit* Feb 14 19:54:53 Yeah, well. Feb 14 19:56:46 * HH sighs Feb 14 19:57:33 She had a happy life, man. You'da figure summat out. Abdicatin' mebbie Feb 14 19:58:35 In the dream... she has nightmares where she's trapped in the fire... dreams how she burns Feb 14 19:58:54 * HH winces Feb 14 19:58:58 Fuckin' hell Feb 14 19:59:07 yeah Feb 14 20:00:45 She told y'? Feb 14 20:02:07 * Morgan nods, taking the bottle and drinking another mouthful Feb 14 20:02:43 Kinda weird, dream in a dream Feb 14 20:03:45 Yeah, -thats- weird Feb 14 20:05:08 The other weird is jus' the baseline o' livin' with you, man Feb 14 20:05:23 * Morgan nods Feb 14 20:05:30 yeah Feb 14 20:05:49 Is it likely t' be real though? Feb 14 20:07:18 I see no reason that it wouldn't be Feb 14 20:07:53 That's really fuckin' weird. No wonder yer a bit off yer game t' day Feb 14 20:08:45 The memories were hitting me hard....Molly had to knock me out Feb 14 20:09:44 Damn. How long were y' out for? Feb 14 20:10:25 Just a few seconds. Was calmer once I came to Feb 14 20:12:53 * HH nods "that's what she said" Feb 14 20:13:24 * Morgan glances at him Feb 14 20:13:59 Sorry, man, slipped out Feb 14 20:15:02 Thats what she said Feb 14 20:16:29 * HH laughs Feb 14 20:16:51 So if she knocks y' out y' get better? Feb 14 20:18:12 Did in that instance. Was just... I couldn't get away from it Feb 14 20:20:12 * HH nods Feb 14 20:20:32 Got a lot o memories today? Feb 14 20:20:38 * Morgan nods Feb 14 20:20:51 Yeah... and then they get twisted.... Feb 14 20:23:31 Twisted how? Feb 14 20:27:31 like... the trees, they reminded me of the ceremony, putting the ring on her finger... the ring I had in my pocket when she died, how she didn't even have the comfort of that... would you have found it if she'd been wearing it... would she have been buried without it... then somehow I ended up in a bloody churchyard, surrounded by headstones, mothers, fathers, children, spouses, all down there, in the dark, decaying... Feb 14 20:27:44 * Morgan 's words are coming quicker as he talks Feb 14 20:28:12 Stop! Feb 14 20:28:36 Take a fuckin' breath, man, b'fore you keel over an' get us both in shit Feb 14 20:30:00 * Morgan takes a ragged breath Feb 14 20:33:29 Listen, I'da found it, but I 'eard from Grunhelm that th' jeweller that y'd brought it in that lunch time, see? I put e'erything t'gether an' figured you still 'ad it. I woulda searched day an' night f' it if I thought it was in there Feb 14 20:34:10 * Morgan nods slightly, staring fixedly at the floor Feb 14 20:35:16 * HH cracks his neck "when we get 'ome, I'll bury it for y', 'f that's what y' want Feb 14 20:35:33 I dunno yet Feb 14 20:35:43 * HH nods Feb 14 20:35:59 She asked for it, in the dream... so she could mourn her husband Feb 14 20:36:09 Ah fuck, man. Feb 14 20:36:50 * Morgan nods Feb 14 20:38:03 Okay.. in th' graveyard... go on Feb 14 20:39:14 You know... you know in the height of battle and its just -so much- noise? Feb 14 20:39:21 * HH nods Feb 14 20:39:29 Just like a fuckin' roar Feb 14 20:40:55 It was like that, in my head... I couldn't get away from it, from all those dead people, the thoughts of them, the lives they...*he stops, closing his eyes and breathing slowly a few times* lives they won't live. Ended up curled up against the church. Could hear this whimpering noise, like... a lost kid scared cos he can't find his parents, ya know? Feb 14 20:41:41 * HH nods, passing the bottle Feb 14 20:41:48 Yeah? Feb 14 20:42:00 * Morgan takes it, taking two large mouthfuls Feb 14 20:42:26 It was me. I barely heard Molly say she wanted to knock me out and then... quiet. Feb 14 20:42:33 * HH nods Feb 14 20:42:39 Sounds like y' needed it Feb 14 20:42:44 * Morgan nods Feb 14 20:42:54 She called to me... I didn't want to come back from it. Feb 14 20:43:19 Mebbie she can do it to y' for longer? Feb 14 20:43:26 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 20:43:30 dunno Feb 14 20:43:44 Or that meditation thingy? Feb 14 20:44:01 * Morgan nods Feb 14 20:44:20 *the only thing that's quite that peaceful has been having the shards on either ear* Feb 14 20:44:24 Gonn try... but when my mind was running away like that... Feb 14 20:45:36 * HH nods Feb 14 20:45:46 Better if she jus' zaps you Feb 14 20:48:07 Yeah, probably Feb 14 20:49:09 * HH nods Feb 14 20:49:28 How y' feelin' now? Feb 14 20:50:45 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 20:50:51 Was calmer Feb 14 20:52:33 What y' need me an Inga doing t' help? Feb 14 20:57:47 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 20:57:58 Need to decide what's being done about the crew visiting the brothels Feb 14 20:58:12 * HH nods Feb 14 20:58:30 Inga doesn' mind Feb 14 20:59:48 Molly is concerned that memories will be triggered... Feb 14 21:00:15 Y' only been to like three brothels! Feb 14 21:00:51 Something like, yeah Feb 14 21:01:46 Why would y' get mem... she's worried it' gonna make you think o' being with Dietlinde that first time? Feb 14 21:03:40 I assume so Feb 14 21:04:28 She not seen th' ladies here? They're all almost as dark as Zareen Feb 14 21:05:00 * Morgan nods Feb 14 21:05:16 I think its the half naked part she thinks will trigger something Feb 14 21:05:53 * HH holds his hand out for the bottle Feb 14 21:06:00 Things okay with you guys? Feb 14 21:06:47 * Morgan hands it over Feb 14 21:07:19 Yeah, think so... no. Closing myself off with the expectation of all this... this... -misery- is hurting her. Feb 14 21:08:52 * HH nods Feb 14 21:09:28 Reck'n mebbie that's got summat to do with it? She didn' seem worried with all th' other bubbies you saw? Feb 14 21:10:46 I don't... think... so... guess I need to ask Feb 14 21:11:53 Wanna stay 'ere the night? I can go watch o'er the men. Won't be distracted if I don' have Inga in m' lap Feb 14 21:13:04 I think... my language skills are required Feb 14 21:14:10 Yeah, but if yer 'usband skills are required here... Feb 14 21:16:36 I'll let you know... once I've spoken to her Feb 14 21:18:06 Y' could take her with you, but I gotta warn you, y' do yer best to concentrate but these lassies make it pretty hard Feb 14 21:19:57 No, I'm not taking her there... don't know what its like... Feb 14 21:21:35 * HH nods Feb 14 21:21:50 Have a think an' lemme know then Feb 14 21:25:12 * Morgan nods Feb 14 21:25:14 I will man Feb 14 21:26:15 Got more t' tell me? Feb 14 21:27:09 * Morgan thinks Feb 14 21:27:15 Don't -think- so Feb 14 21:28:11 Y' ready for a hug now? Feb 14 21:29:58 * Morgan nods, but looks uneasy Feb 14 21:30:39 * HH comes over, hugging him Feb 14 21:31:33 * Morgan holds onto him tight Feb 14 21:31:56 Yer gonna be okay, man Feb 14 21:32:12 God I hope so Feb 14 21:33:12 * HH nods Feb 14 21:33:50 Better go find our girls b'fore they start t' worry Feb 14 21:34:47 * Morgan nods Feb 14 21:34:52 Yeah, good idea Feb 14 21:36:16 * HH pats his back before letting go Feb 14 21:38:34 *they find Molly with Amir in the study. She's laid on the couch with him lying on her, and is singing "baa baa black sheep" in Avalonian to him Feb 14 21:39:26 * Morgan watches her for a moment before going to sit on the desk Feb 14 21:39:54 * HH looks at Morgan $i'll make myself scarce$ Feb 14 21:40:20 *Amir says Baah frequently* Feb 14 21:40:52 $ok man$ Feb 14 21:41:03 * HH shuts the door Feb 14 21:41:13 * HH is now known as Molly Feb 14 21:42:49 * Molly glances over, rubbing the boy's back Feb 14 21:42:55 How are you? Feb 14 21:43:07 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 21:43:13 'M ok I think. Feb 14 21:43:18 * Molly nods Feb 14 21:43:25 I'll take that Feb 14 21:43:47 Why is it you don't want me going to the brothel? Feb 14 21:44:16 I did not say that, my love, if you need or wish to go I will be quite well here Feb 14 21:45:18 It doesn't sit... quite right... why would it trigger memories? Feb 14 21:46:35 There might be women there who make you think of it. Sometimes just the slightest thing can set off a memory, and I wouldn't want you struggling there with it Feb 14 21:46:52 It is not that you are threatened? Feb 14 21:47:08 I have no need to be threatened. Feb 14 21:47:18 No... you don't... Feb 14 21:47:30 * Molly nods Feb 14 21:47:36 I trust you Feb 14 21:47:53 * Morgan nods Feb 14 21:47:55 alright Feb 14 21:48:17 Inga said she may be going Feb 14 21:48:53 I... why? Feb 14 21:49:03 * Molly smiles Feb 14 21:49:40 Oh I imagine for the atmosphere and a repeat of their last visit to such a place Feb 14 21:50:12 * Morgan frowns Feb 14 21:50:30 I don't know that he's going to like that much... Feb 14 21:50:37 Why? Feb 14 21:52:06 Strange country, unknown customs... Feb 14 21:52:25 * Molly shrugs Feb 14 21:52:31 She did say maybe Feb 14 21:53:27 * Morgan nods Feb 14 21:54:51 Rather precludes taking you along, doesn't it Feb 14 21:55:28 I see no point in doing so, I don't speak Castillean Feb 14 21:55:37 Neither does Inga Feb 14 21:55:52 That's rather different, my love Feb 14 21:55:59 A: Baaah! Feb 14 21:56:37 Why? Feb 14 21:57:11 Inga would be going to sit in his lap and be fondled Feb 14 21:57:44 And... Feb 14 22:01:04 That's different. If you need me there, I could come Feb 14 22:01:48 Why is it different? Feb 14 22:03:25 Because he doesn't need her there for reassurance or to talk to. It is *she covers the baby's ears with feigned concern* foreplay. Feb 14 22:03:40 *Amir chuckles* Feb 14 22:04:31 And you feel I would not want you there for that... Feb 14 22:05:13 Not at present. Another time, when things are more settled Feb 14 22:06:50 You are hurting at my... closed off behaviour... Feb 14 22:08:12 I am... respecting it Feb 14 22:10:50 But I am not incorrect Feb 14 22:11:15 No... I know why it is happening, I know you are not being cruel Feb 14 22:14:00 * Morgan nods, looking unhappy Feb 14 22:15:57 It is what it is, my love Feb 14 22:16:29 But I don't want it to be Feb 14 22:16:43 I know Feb 14 22:16:53 A: Bah! Feb 14 22:18:21 * Morgan looks at the boy Feb 14 22:18:26 You have some input on this subject? Feb 14 22:18:49 *Amir grins* Bah! Bah! Feb 14 22:19:58 Yes, I can see your argument there but... problem is, I'm a bit crazy... Feb 14 22:20:11 * Molly frowns a little Feb 14 22:20:15 You are not. Feb 14 22:22:26 well... I am. Feb 14 22:23:56 * Molly looks pained Feb 14 22:24:26 If you think that of yourself, what must you think of the actual breakdown I had over my sister's death... Feb 14 22:25:23 That was grief Feb 14 22:26:38 And this isn't?! Feb 14 22:27:09 You think this is normal for someone grieving? Ending up curled up in a ball whimpering? Feb 14 22:27:37 * Molly rubs the baby's back soothingly, but he isn't the one who looks upset Feb 14 22:28:16 Yes. More normal than seeing delusional things, becoming mute and unresponsive for weeks. Feb 14 22:28:29 Not years after... Feb 14 22:29:16 You are at a different stage of your grieving because you no longer shut out everything Feb 14 22:29:35 * Morgan looks at the boy Feb 14 22:29:38 What do you think, hmm? Feb 14 22:29:56 *Amir smiles again* baaah? Feb 14 22:31:58 Well... I suppose... maybe she has a point Feb 14 22:33:28 A: Bah! Bah! Feb 14 22:34:22 You make a compelling argument Feb 14 22:35:02 *she sings the rhyme again. He makes the bah sound during it, making her smile* Feb 14 22:37:06 * Morgan watches them, swinging his legs Feb 14 22:37:13 Let's not argue about this, my love, it's too painful Feb 14 22:37:33 About what, exactly... Feb 14 22:38:27 Whether you are crazy Feb 14 22:38:42 * Morgan nods Feb 14 22:38:43 Alright Feb 14 22:39:43 Thank you. If you want me to help keep an eye at the brothel, I will ask Zareen to stay in here for Varick tonight, and Inga can go too Feb 14 22:40:29 Thats not exactly why I'd want you there Feb 14 22:42:52 Why then, my love? Are you worried I will need to knock you out? Feb 14 22:43:48 Well, a little perhaps... but... I want to share with you what HeinzHarold and Inga had last time... Feb 14 22:44:21 Oh! I... umm... I see? Feb 14 22:44:54 Do you? Feb 14 22:45:11 Yes... sorry, you've surprised me Feb 14 22:47:43 * Morgan looks apprehensive Feb 14 22:47:46 In a bad way... Feb 14 22:49:15 No! Not at all! *she smiles* I just... things have been... not normal for us for a little while now Feb 14 22:49:24 * Morgan nods Feb 14 22:49:27 I have explained that Feb 14 22:49:32 * Molly nods Feb 14 22:49:40 I would lie to come with you Feb 14 22:49:44 Like* Feb 14 22:50:12 * Morgan nods Feb 14 22:50:15 I'd like that Feb 14 22:50:25 * Molly nods, smiling Feb 14 22:50:39 Alright then... *she looks thoughtful* Feb 14 22:50:57 What? Feb 14 22:51:09 I was thinking of what I should wear Feb 14 22:51:31 Oh... should I send for Inga? Feb 14 22:52:05 No, it's alright, I will find her and Zareen. Should I tell her we can both go? Feb 14 22:52:53 Why wouldn't you? Feb 14 22:53:15 In case you wanted to check with Heinzharold first Feb 14 22:53:47 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 22:54:00 Why would he object? Feb 14 22:54:06 * Molly lifts Amir before sitting up. She smiles at the baby Feb 14 22:54:46 I don't know, my love. We don't know, do we Lammchen? *this new nickname means little lamb p* Feb 14 22:55:41 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 22:55:46 Ask him if you are concerned Feb 14 22:55:51 *Amir babbles back to her. She kisses his forehead* Feb 14 22:56:34 I will do. Would you like this little man to keep you company? Feb 14 22:57:31 * Morgan nods Feb 14 22:57:34 I would rather Feb 14 22:58:04 * Molly brings him the child handing the boy over Feb 14 22:59:01 I'll be back soon *she kisses Amir's cheek gently, then kisses Morgan's just the same* Feb 14 22:59:53 * Morgan puts the boy on his knee, bouncing him Feb 14 22:59:59 So... just us boys for a bit huh Feb 14 23:01:06 * Molly smiles warmly, watching them a moment before slipping out. The baby watches in her direction, lower lip quivering Feb 14 23:01:24 * Morgan speaks quietly Feb 14 23:01:40 Hey now, I've got you. You'll be alright with me, won't you? Feb 14 23:02:42 * Molly is now known as Amir Feb 14 23:02:55 * Amir looks at him 'Bah?' Feb 14 23:03:14 Really? You're not tired of it already? Feb 14 23:04:02 * Amir grins Feb 14 23:05:46 I never understood the fascination of it, myself... Feb 14 23:05:55 Bah! Feb 14 23:06:44 well... I suppose so then Feb 14 23:07:28 *every time it finishes the excited baby says "bah!" again* Feb 14 23:07:47 * Morgan keeps doing it Feb 14 23:08:54 * Amir 's excitement is only matched by the giggling women who pass through in a hurry into the bedroom before shutting the door. HH and Varick folllow Feb 14 23:09:01 * Amir is now known as HH Feb 14 23:09:17 $if that was Claudia I'd be worrying!$ Feb 14 23:09:41 $probably should be$ Feb 14 23:09:51 * Morgan bounces the boy Feb 14 23:10:12 * HH frowns a litttle. Varick comes to hug the baby Feb 14 23:10:20 $why?$ Feb 14 23:10:42 $Ever seen two women that giggly that weren't up to something?$ Feb 14 23:12:25 $good point. We're all going then?$ Feb 14 23:13:03 $Looks that way$ Feb 14 23:13:36 $not seen her this happy in days$ Feb 14 23:14:51 $I know. I'm.... No, nevermind$ Feb 14 23:15:08 $what?$ Feb 14 23:15:22 V: Can I take him on the floor? Feb 14 23:15:39 *the giggling continues from the bedroom* Feb 14 23:17:35 * Morgan nods, putting cushions down before putting the boy down Feb 14 23:17:49 $Just something that'd piss you off. I'd rather not fight about it$ Feb 14 23:28:40 * HH shrugs, waiting til the boys are quietly playing Feb 14 23:29:16 I told Cap'n the plan, figured we'd be goin' before dinner an' eating while we're there Feb 14 23:29:30 * Morgan nods Feb 14 23:29:39 Good idea Feb 14 23:32:25 * HH nods "you 'ad a chat?" Feb 14 23:32:50 * Morgan nods Feb 14 23:32:52 yeah Feb 14 23:33:56 She comin' with y' so she's not frettin' about y' lookin' at other bubbies? Feb 14 23:34:42 She says she wasn't worried about that at all Feb 14 23:35:43 * HH nods "Good" Feb 14 23:36:56 * Morgan nods Feb 14 23:37:51 * HH gets down on the floor to play with the children Feb 14 23:42:18 *the giggles continue from the other room, and during the next few hours of children's dinner and bedtime, they come and go, eventually settling to Morgan's bedroom for getting ready. With Varick in bed asleep and Amir in a blanket nest between Zareen and Xsarlac, the wives appear, ready to go. Both are dressed quite simply, not likely to stand out Feb 14 23:42:19 by their social class. Molly has on the same basic outfit she did the night he first kissed her, a black velvet overskirt, white shift, and a green bodice that laces up at the front. Inga's outfit is quite similar. HH has his wife's coat ready* Feb 14 23:43:10 * Morgan fetches Molly's coat, putting it over her shoulders before pulling his on Feb 14 23:43:55 *they all progress upstairs. The majority of the crew are ready and waiting. Sorgi comes to Morgan* Feb 14 23:44:05 * HH is now known as Sorgi Feb 14 23:44:22 Would you prefer me coming with you or Claudia? Feb 14 23:44:38 How's Claudia doing? Feb 14 23:44:55 She's fine, m'lord Feb 14 23:46:35 Then I'll take her... gives her chance to exercise a little authority Feb 14 23:50:07 ACTION nods, calling Claudia down. There's cheering when they leave the ship. The brothel they pick is about to make a small fortune, about eighty crewmen going with them. Claudia seems to have scouted out, going to a very big brothel about five minutes from the dock. They all pile in, and though on a Thursday night it would generally be fairly Feb 14 23:50:14 quiet, it's soon packed out with the Rose's men. Feb 14 23:50:17 * Sorgi is now known as Claudia Feb 14 23:51:29 * Claudia looks around. It looks fairly respectable, there's seating and a fire, and most importantly a bar and lots of pretty dark ladies making the sailors welcome Feb 14 23:51:44 This was the biggest Feb 14 23:53:13 * Morgan nods Feb 14 23:53:18 Looks alright Feb 14 23:53:36 *HH nudges Morgan* tell me how t' order drinks and I'll tell th' rest of 'em Feb 14 23:54:12 * Morgan nods, repeating a few words a couple of times Feb 14 23:54:18 *Molly and Inga are whispering quietly* Feb 14 23:54:48 They speak a bit of Eisen, it's a big port. I checked earlier Feb 14 23:55:30 HH: She's a good girl, ain't she, Morgan? Feb 14 23:55:53 * Claudia levels a stare at him Feb 14 23:56:29 Aaaaand I think I'll leave that alone Feb 14 23:56:35 *he tips an imaginary hat before moving away* Feb 14 23:56:53 Is he here to help, or help himself? Feb 14 23:58:08 A little of column a, a little of column b... Feb 14 23:58:17 * Claudia nods Feb 14 23:58:31 Don't rely on him being observant them Feb 14 23:58:35 Then* Feb 14 23:59:00 * Morgan shrugs Feb 14 23:59:03 He might surprise you Feb 14 23:59:18 He hasn't so far. Feb 14 23:59:24 * Claudia smiles a little Feb 14 23:59:59 * Morgan nods