**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Feb 18 00:00:57 2023 Feb 18 00:00:57 *the Rose moves out smoothly, heading west to quickly put the coast behind them. The sun rises at his back, over the last bit of land they will see for four weeks, the land they're heading for far beyond the horizon, further than even he had ever dreamt of going Feb 18 00:02:14 * Morgan looks to clearly be enjoying himself Feb 18 00:03:39 *about five minutes before he was due to take his watch, he feels a light hand on his lower back* Feb 18 00:04:43 * Morgan looks round Feb 18 00:05:04 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Feb 18 00:05:26 * Molly is in her navy dress and cream shawl, as she often is for sailing Feb 18 00:05:36 I'm sorry, I thought I'd be on time... Feb 18 00:06:02 Oh love you would've been if I was... Feb 18 00:07:12 * Molly nods Feb 18 00:07:20 I just wanted to see you... Feb 18 00:08:20 Are you alright? Feb 18 00:09:18 * Molly nods "I think so, yes. Are you?" Feb 18 00:10:05 You -think- so? Feb 18 00:10:10 * Molly nods Feb 18 00:10:18 You're not sure? Feb 18 00:10:48 Last night was unusual, that's all. I'm happy, but I just wished to know you're happy and alright about it all Feb 18 00:11:42 * Morgan nods Feb 18 00:11:44 I'm alright love Feb 18 00:13:03 * Molly nods "do you need me here?" Feb 18 00:13:30 I'm ok love, I've got this Feb 18 00:14:06 * Molly smiles "I know." Feb 18 00:14:32 I'll see you when I'm finished? Feb 18 00:14:41 * Molly kisses his cheek. He sees a couple of knowing looks pass between the crew Feb 18 00:14:51 I look forward to it Feb 18 00:16:36 * Morgan nods Feb 18 00:17:18 * Molly watches him affectionately "Until then, my Captain..." Feb 18 00:18:31 * Morgan smiles at her before turning his attention back to the crew Feb 18 00:20:05 * Molly goes. When she's well out of earshot, one of the crew says "Nearly all hands on deck, wasn' it, Cap'n!" It's completely good-natured teasing, just like that man would to any of the rest, or them to him Feb 18 00:21:57 * Morgan looks round Feb 18 00:22:21 Speak for yourself, wasn't the deck my hands were on Feb 18 00:23:31 *this makes them all laugh, and they get back to work as they should be* Feb 18 00:23:57 * Morgan looks out at the horizon for a few moments Feb 18 00:25:48 *it's blue, and blue, and blue, hundreds of nautical miles ahead of them. The weather is mild and dry, visibility is good and the wind fills the sails wonderfully, swiftly leaving Theah-Main in their wake* Feb 18 00:28:00 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 18 00:28:21 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 18 00:52:57 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 18 00:55:03 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 18 01:53:59 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 18 01:56:07 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 18 03:38:23 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 18 03:40:23 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 18 12:43:37 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Feb 18 13:14:55 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 18 13:15:34 *someone starts singing a sailing song, the rest of the crew joining in* Feb 18 13:18:29 * Morgan settles against the mast, obviously enjoying himself Feb 18 13:19:34 *he's soon got her well away from any shallows, and has to decide how fast to go* Feb 18 13:21:23 * Morgan gives instructions aimed at getting her up to a good speed but not pushing too hard Feb 18 13:24:23 *for such a big ship she really does live up to her reputation of being fast, moving at a rapid pace majestically. Also moving fast is Inga, with HH behind her, as she goes to throw up as usual. HH holds her hair for her* Feb 18 13:24:58 * Morgan watches them for a moment Feb 18 13:25:02 $its definitely in her head$ Feb 18 13:26:54 *Hh doesn't respond til he's such she's done, giving her his handkerchief and kissing her temple* $yep, every time$ Feb 18 13:27:01 * MollyK is now known as Inga Feb 18 13:29:15 * Morgan nods, looking at Inga Feb 18 13:29:18 You alright sweetheart? Feb 18 13:29:27 * Inga heads in Morgan's direction "Sorry, it's not a criticism of your sailing" Feb 18 13:29:39 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 18 13:29:55 No, I know, it happens every time we set sail. Feb 18 13:30:07 * Inga nods "I'll be fine now" Feb 18 13:30:29 *HH has his arm around her* Feb 18 13:30:48 * Morgan nods Feb 18 13:30:56 Good... just as well really, we've got a long way to go Feb 18 13:31:23 * Inga nods Feb 18 13:32:08 Four weeks. I've never been on the ocean before Feb 18 13:32:38 I've never been so far from home Feb 18 13:34:12 Do you miss Sudlachenburg? Feb 18 13:34:54 * Morgan nods Feb 18 13:35:22 Spent a long time running away from the place, and I've barely stopped since we returned... and its not where we're going to be for a long while Feb 18 13:35:58 * Inga nods Feb 18 13:36:16 But you have the lovely house in Hafenlohr Feb 18 13:36:56 * Morgan nods Feb 18 13:37:37 Yeah... I think we'll be very happy there Feb 18 13:40:09 * Inga smiles "us too" Feb 18 13:42:35 Got my father and father in law looking at where to put your cottage Feb 18 13:44:17 * Inga smiles looking at Heinzharold a moment before looking at Morgan Feb 18 13:44:25 It's so generous, thank you Feb 18 13:45:23 Generous? Feb 18 13:46:14 Building us a home Feb 18 13:46:51 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 18 13:47:02 Its selfish is what it is Feb 18 13:49:34 Why is it? Feb 18 13:49:51 Keeping you near us. Feb 18 13:50:31 That's where we want to be Feb 18 13:50:52 I'm glad of that... the two of you are incredibly important to us Feb 18 13:51:24 * Inga smiles Feb 18 13:51:42 Heinzharold said we can live in your house until it's ready Feb 18 13:52:36 * Morgan nods Feb 18 13:52:44 God knows we've got the room Feb 18 13:53:59 * Inga nods "we won't need anything that big, just big enough for us and four children" Feb 18 13:54:10 HH: And my Ma Feb 18 13:54:30 * Inga looks at Morgan, mouthing "just us and four children" Feb 18 13:55:43 * Morgan smiles slightly, nodding Feb 18 13:56:39 Some point in the next weeks, we'll have a sit down and plan it out Feb 18 13:57:26 * Inga smiles "I'd like that. I'm going to go and catch up with Molly about last night" Feb 18 13:57:38 * Morgan nods, blushing slightly Feb 18 14:00:56 * Inga giggles "I'll see if she has a fichu on" Feb 18 14:02:11 * Morgan blushes harder Feb 18 14:02:17 Uhhh, yeah, should do Feb 18 14:03:22 *HH pats her bottom* go on, lil darlin Feb 18 14:03:52 * Inga goes below deck, smiling. He grins, watching her go Feb 18 14:04:00 * Inga is now known as HH Feb 18 14:04:05 Cracks me up, man Feb 18 14:05:49 Oh? Feb 18 14:07:52 One minute she's hurlin', the next she's all cheerful an' off to tell all about our martial mischief Feb 18 14:08:10 * Morgan nods Feb 18 14:08:26 She's, as you said, a weird lassie Feb 18 14:09:53 * HH nods Feb 18 14:10:01 Gotta be t' put up with me Feb 18 14:10:26 * Morgan nods Feb 18 14:10:38 Yeah, that is very true. You sticking around up here? Feb 18 14:11:45 Yeah, prob'ly. Gives me summat to do rather'an thinkin' kbout how she's definitely not increasin' Feb 18 14:12:23 * Morgan nods, gripping his shoulder Feb 18 14:12:28 I'm sorry man, I really am Feb 18 14:12:38 * HH nods Feb 18 14:12:58 It's okay, knew it wasn' likely, but woulda been nice Feb 18 14:13:33 * Morgan nods Feb 18 14:13:48 Even so... I was thinking I'd see how fast she can really go... Feb 18 14:13:55 * HH nods Feb 18 14:14:02 Yeah, that sounds good, man Feb 18 14:15:45 * Morgan nods, looking up at the sails and looking round before calling out commands to get her to full speed Feb 18 14:17:43 * HH stands with him as the men get this done. Full speed for the Rose is ridiculously fast, the crew even seeming a bit shocked by it Feb 18 14:17:47 Fuck, man! Feb 18 14:18:10 * Morgan is grinning Feb 18 14:18:16 She has no business being this fast Feb 18 14:20:10 Big girl like she is, no way! Feb 18 14:21:04 * Morgan nods, keeping in communication with the crew Feb 18 14:22:19 *the crew all seem pretty happy* Feb 18 14:23:02 [good lord that's faster than I was when you had me in the stable!] Feb 18 14:23:56 * Morgan blushes, looking away from HeinzHarold Feb 18 14:24:15 [blossom!] Feb 18 14:24:38 [yes, mon petit chou?] Feb 18 14:25:36 [behave please... for now] Feb 18 14:26:36 [mmhmm for now is all I can promise...] Feb 18 14:27:47 * Morgan shakes his head slightly, going back to work Feb 18 14:31:25 * HH works with him, doing what he's told for once Feb 18 14:33:33 *the morning is very close to perfect, a very fast ship and favouring winds, good weather, his loved ones with him, HH at his side, being the Captain. Sorgi isn't even on deck supervising him* Feb 18 14:34:33 * Morgan nudges HeinzHarold Feb 18 14:36:42 This' scare the -shit- out of Edward Feb 18 14:37:15 * HH laughs Feb 18 14:37:25 Oh yeah! Feb 18 14:37:54 * Morgan nods, looking round before looking at the horizon Feb 18 14:38:01 Thats coming a lot quicker than we expected... Feb 18 14:39:09 * HH nods Feb 18 14:39:20 Mebbie we'll shave a day or two off Feb 18 14:40:31 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 14:40:42 Maybe. Depends how much we want to keep her at this pace Feb 18 14:42:08 * HH grins Feb 18 14:42:13 All the damned Feb 18 14:42:19 Time, man Feb 18 14:43:06 Bit risky, uncharted waters Feb 18 14:43:17 And of course, Claudia isn't so brave as to go flat out Feb 18 14:45:51 Reck'n? Feb 18 14:46:40 Course she would Feb 18 14:48:30 * HH nods, looking around "livin' the dream, man" Feb 18 14:49:08 * Morgan nods Feb 18 14:49:13 Aint far from it really Feb 18 14:51:06 * HH nods Feb 18 14:51:18 He'da been proud o' you Feb 18 14:55:22 * Morgan looks confused Feb 18 14:55:24 Who? Feb 18 14:56:04 My Da Feb 18 14:57:28 * Morgan both touched and humbled Feb 18 14:57:32 That means a lot to me Feb 18 14:59:54 * HH nods. The time for Morgan to hand over command comes far too quickly Feb 18 15:02:48 * HH is now known as Sorgi Feb 18 15:03:09 She's certainly fast, m'Lord Feb 18 15:04:03 Bit of a surprise... Feb 18 15:04:50 * Sorgi nods "do you still want your shift tonight?" Feb 18 15:05:43 Yes, and you're having the entire evening off... Feb 18 15:06:35 * Sorgi nods, smiling faintly Feb 18 15:07:38 I have Feb 18 15:08:21 * Morgan nods Feb 18 15:08:32 We'll keep her safe til you're back on duty Feb 18 15:08:40 * Sorgi nods Feb 18 15:09:03 I don't doubt that. Are you ready to hand her off? Feb 18 15:09:48 * Morgan looks reluctant but nods Feb 18 15:09:50 Aye captain Feb 18 15:10:33 * Sorgi smiles "maybe you'd like to think about taking more command shifts rather than watches in the nest" Feb 18 15:11:47 I wouldn't want to leave the watch wanting Feb 18 15:12:21 I can fill it Feb 18 15:12:50 * Morgan nods Feb 18 15:12:55 I'll give it some thought Feb 18 15:14:13 * Sorgi nods. HH goes below with him to fetch them all lunch. Ulysses is rolling around in the corridor with a cotton reel Feb 18 15:14:18 * Sorgi is now known as Ulysses Feb 18 15:14:35 * Morgan picks him up and the cotton reel Feb 18 15:14:43 You're a pain in the ass, you know that?\ Feb 18 15:14:54 * Ulysses purrs loudly Feb 18 15:15:34 Yeah, well, thats easy for you to say. Wouldn't surprise me if he tried to chase us down after that... Feb 18 15:16:11 * Ulysses meows Feb 18 15:19:03 Yeah, he's not nice... I know Feb 18 15:19:40 * Ulysses continues to purr, nuzzling Morgan's chin Feb 18 15:21:11 * Morgan fusses him Feb 18 15:21:21 You're safe here... just don't do that again, yeah? Feb 18 15:21:44 * Ulysses meows again Feb 18 15:22:42 * Morgan pushes him up onto his shoulder before moving to help HeinzHarold with lunch Feb 18 15:23:13 *HH waves him off, the galley busy* Feb 18 15:23:42 * Morgan shrugs, taking the cat and heading for his cabin Feb 18 15:23:49 *he hears Molly and Inga talking when he gets there* M: I have herbs for the cramps I: No, it’s fine, in quiet hour Heinzharold will make them go away M: with massage? *Inga giggles* no, with his… *Molly giggles too* M: Oh my gosh! Even with your course?! I: Yes, he’s not bothered, and it really helps. Feb 18 15:24:16 * Morgan turns round, walking away again Feb 18 15:24:54 * Ulysses meows questioningly Feb 18 15:25:25 Well, no, I don't really want to talk about that Feb 18 15:25:44 * Ulysses purrs Feb 18 15:26:18 HH: *he comes out with stacked trays* whatcha doin'? Feb 18 15:26:26 Cursing my hearing Feb 18 15:27:12 HH: uhhh okay? Feb 18 15:28:04 * Morgan shakes his head, moving back towards his cabin but making some noise Feb 18 15:29:07 *There's giggling from within* Feb 18 15:30:07 * Morgan pushes the door open Feb 18 15:31:42 *Molly and Inga are sat on the couch knitting* Feb 18 15:32:17 Ladies Feb 18 15:32:27 HH: Look at this, man, th' two prettiest lassies in th' world Feb 18 15:32:38 * Ulysses fidgets to get down Feb 18 15:33:55 * Morgan lets the cat down Feb 18 15:34:07 Bloody animal, causing fights Feb 18 15:36:23 * Ulysses is now known as Molly Feb 18 15:36:27 What happened? Feb 18 15:36:50 *Varick comes out of his room* Papa! The ship went really fast! Feb 18 15:37:09 * Morgan grins Feb 18 15:37:15 I know, amazing wasn't it? Feb 18 15:40:38 V: it was like flying! Feb 18 15:41:03 * Morgan nods Feb 18 15:41:08 Didn't expect she could go that fast Feb 18 15:42:44 V: it was very fast *he crouches down to fuss the cat* Feb 18 15:43:05 Could you perhaps ask the cat to not relieve himself on another ships sails? Feb 18 15:44:14 * Molly and Inga start laughing Feb 18 15:44:17 What?! Feb 18 15:44:50 His old owners ship, in fact... Feb 18 15:46:16 Oh dear! Feb 18 15:46:29 V: He was a bad man, Papa! Feb 18 15:47:41 * Morgan nods Feb 18 15:47:48 Yes, he certainly seemed that way Feb 18 15:49:06 What happened, my love Feb 18 15:51:40 I advised him he did not have permission to board my ship and that I'd have him arrested for piracy if he did... amongst other things... Feb 18 15:52:57 I: then what happened? *HH goes to sit beside her* Feb 18 15:53:25 * Morgan glances at Varick Feb 18 15:53:46 I helped him down off the gangplank and went to explain that his behaviour was unacceptable... Feb 18 15:54:45 V: Captain Ulysses says you push him in the water Feb 18 15:54:53 * Molly smiles slightly Feb 18 15:55:45 He, uhh... needed help getting to his ship and he, sadly, didn't quite make it and ended up in the water... but I did tell his crew... Feb 18 15:57:35 V: Captain Ulysses says you kicked him Feb 18 15:57:46 * Molly tries not to laugh Feb 18 15:57:56 Captain Ulysses needs to not start fights he can't finish himself... Feb 18 15:58:22 And besides, I gave the ships captain a big hug after he fell down the gangplank... Feb 18 15:58:43 V: why? Feb 18 15:59:43 Well, you like a big hug if you fall down don't you? Feb 18 16:01:32 V: yes, Papa Feb 18 16:02:16 * Morgan nods, sitting down Feb 18 16:04:21 There we are then Feb 18 16:04:25 V: he had to drink a lot of water to pee that much, Papa! Feb 18 16:04:40 * Molly can't help but laugh then, as do the others Feb 18 16:05:06 That is called premeditation... Feb 18 16:06:57 *HH mutters* Pee-meditation. *this only makes the girls laugh more* Feb 18 16:08:28 Shut up HeinzHarold Feb 18 16:09:25 V: *he picks the cat up* was he bad, Papa? Feb 18 16:11:01 No, it was just... unfortunate. I understand he wants to get back at someone who treated him badly, but really we can only do that by being better than them Feb 18 16:11:38 V: Are you mad at him now? Feb 18 16:12:50 No, not at all and I think he knows that Feb 18 16:13:13 *Varick looks at the cat* he does Feb 18 16:13:51 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:14:02 But if he could refrain from doing it again... Feb 18 16:15:41 V: I'll tell him, Papa Feb 18 16:16:21 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:16:35 [Thats definitely the child friendly version of it] Feb 18 16:17:09 [if you had nothing else you wished to do, you could tell me in quiet hour?] Feb 18 16:18:06 * Morgan nods slightly Feb 18 16:18:38 * Molly is smiling faintly to herself as she works on the knitting. Inga gets up to sort the lunch Feb 18 16:19:01 Did you enjoy being in command? Feb 18 16:19:53 *as Inga predicted, Molly does indeed have a Fichu on, but it's not so opaque that Morgan can't make out his marks if he looks hard for them* Feb 18 16:20:25 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:20:50 I love it. I don't think any of us expected the Rose to be -that- fast Feb 18 16:21:18 It was very impressive. You certainly had her well in hand Feb 18 16:22:07 Oh I don't know, someone was chucking their breakfast in the sea Feb 18 16:22:24 I: That wasn't because of you! Feb 18 16:23:03 * Morgan chuckles Feb 18 16:23:20 Sorgi's asked if I'd think about swapping some of my shifts in the nest for command shifts Feb 18 16:24:00 Could you take on some more? Feb 18 16:25:17 Instead of swapping my watch shifts? Feb 18 16:25:25 Or both Feb 18 16:26:21 I -could- I suppose, so long as I've got time to still speak to the others and build the... *he glances at Inga* thing. Feb 18 16:27:19 *Inga is busy trying to stop HH pinching food before it's served, slapping his hand* Feb 18 16:27:34 You can catch up with the languages in the afternoons Feb 18 16:27:45 Assuming I'd have early shifts Feb 18 16:30:51 * Molly nods Feb 18 16:30:55 That would be best Feb 18 16:31:18 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:31:35 Need to make sure there's enough for the others to get their experience, since they'll be the ones actually needing it... Feb 18 16:32:04 * Molly nods, watching him "Yes, I suppose so" Feb 18 16:32:15 What? Feb 18 16:34:15 I wondered how you felt about that Feb 18 16:37:56 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 16:37:59 Tough to say Feb 18 16:40:53 * Molly nods. They have lunch together, eating some more Castillean foods that they haven't tried before. Inga and HH go before quiet hour starts, and Varick takes Ulysses in with him, claiming to be too grown up for anyone to put him for a nap. Molly watches this from the couch with her tea. She sighs quietly Feb 18 16:40:59 He's growing up Feb 18 16:42:13 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:42:18 Can't say I like it very much Feb 18 16:44:49 * Molly nods Feb 18 16:45:29 It's only been six months since we adopted him, wasn't he supposed to be a little boy for much longer?! Feb 18 16:45:38 * Morgan nods, sighing Feb 18 16:45:41 Yeah, I think so Feb 18 16:48:29 * Molly nods, sighing Feb 18 16:48:38 Have you seen Zareen today? Feb 18 16:48:45 No, not so far. You? Feb 18 16:50:46 No, I have been busy with Inga Feb 18 16:50:58 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:51:08 Should check on her soon Feb 18 16:51:20 * Molly nods Feb 18 16:51:30 How was your night? Feb 18 16:51:38 I've certainly had worse Feb 18 16:51:58 * Molly smiles Feb 18 16:52:06 You avoided it? Feb 18 16:52:20 Not in the end, no, but it wasn't too bad Feb 18 16:52:40 * Molly smiles "it's finished?" Feb 18 16:54:35 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 18 16:54:45 No. And I've no bloody idea where its going anymore Feb 18 16:55:38 No? Feb 18 16:56:06 No. You had been tempted by Sebastien but nothing happened... Feb 18 16:57:08 * Molly looks uncomfortable Feb 18 16:57:12 I'm sorry Feb 18 16:57:25 Doesn't matter love. It wasn't what happened. Feb 18 16:58:22 No, but that must have been painful Feb 18 16:58:32 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:58:36 But understandable Feb 18 16:58:54 You had arrived home then? Feb 18 16:59:16 * Morgan nods Feb 18 16:59:21 Aye. Managed to get you to sleep Feb 18 16:59:41 I still hadn't been sleeping? Feb 18 17:01:02 No, or eating apparently. They drugged you one night Feb 18 17:01:37 That's rather impressive, sedatives do not work well upon me, they never have Feb 18 17:02:58 No, my father said it bought them about three hours Feb 18 17:03:39 * Molly nods Feb 18 17:04:01 That rather sounds right. Is that where you woke up? I was sleeping? Feb 18 17:04:11 Uhhh, no... we made love Feb 18 17:04:51 * Molly smiles "that sounds like a nice dream? Unless there was still a good deal of hurt and conflict?" Feb 18 17:05:34 It was easier than I expected Feb 18 17:06:01 Oh? How so? Feb 18 17:06:37 I had half expected that I would return and you would have slept with Sebastien, or decided it was too much and gone off with him instead Feb 18 17:08:18 * Molly sighs "was that likely, really?" Feb 18 17:09:07 Was any of it? Feb 18 17:10:44 Some, I think. Plausible, at least Feb 18 17:14:47 Anyway, thats where it is Feb 18 17:15:58 * Molly nods, smiling a little "did you wake before the end, as you so oft do in dreams like that?" Feb 18 17:16:47 No, actually, I didn't... I -did- however get pushed out of your dream when -you- peaked Feb 18 17:16:57 * Molly blushes hard Feb 18 17:17:00 Oh my god. Feb 18 17:17:41 That was -very- interesting... Feb 18 17:18:01 * Molly somehow manages to blush more Feb 18 17:18:14 I had no idea you were really there! Feb 18 17:18:25 I figured Feb 18 17:19:12 * Molly squirms a little. She looks embarrassed, but not horrendously uncomfortable, more like being mildly tormented Feb 18 17:19:21 I umm... Feb 18 17:19:27 * Morgan watches her Feb 18 17:19:28 Yes? Feb 18 17:19:53 Uhh... I probably would have stopped it if I'd known.... maybe... Feb 18 17:20:35 oh... thats a pity Feb 18 17:20:44 Why? Feb 18 17:21:21 I was not complaining... Feb 18 17:22:01 About being in my dream... Feb 18 17:24:28 As opposed to... Feb 18 17:27:09 To uhh... what we were doing in the dream Feb 18 17:27:44 Why would I be? Feb 18 17:30:02 * Molly shrugs a little Feb 18 17:30:37 We haven't done it since Westfeld, I thought perhaps you might have changed your mind about doing it again Feb 18 17:30:52 No love, not at all... not if you haven't... Feb 18 17:31:59 All the reminders of the past the last week haven't made you more... conventional again? Feb 18 17:32:23 No, I don't think so... just... reluctant with all the pain I had coming Feb 18 17:32:32 * Molly nods Feb 18 17:32:59 I... I'm still happy to explore that further Feb 18 17:33:28 But do you -want- to? Feb 18 17:33:45 * Molly blushes again, biting her lip Feb 18 17:33:47 I do Feb 18 17:34:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:34:19 Alright then Feb 18 17:34:37 * Molly glances at him with mischief, clearly teasing Feb 18 17:34:45 I'll get the oil then Feb 18 17:35:21 * Morgan laughs Feb 18 17:36:43 The chance of us getting caught would be huge! Feb 18 17:36:50 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:36:53 Bit much I think Feb 18 17:37:38 And it's most likely be Varick, no doubt to then tell everyone -that- is where you put it to make a baby Feb 18 17:37:48 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:37:50 Best not then Feb 18 17:37:59 * Molly nods Feb 18 17:38:06 We'll put a pin in it Feb 18 17:38:47 As opposed to my... I suppose you want to know what happened with the captain Feb 18 17:39:07 I want to know what you nearly said then! Feb 18 17:39:24 * Morgan chuckles Feb 18 17:39:32 Want on Feb 18 17:39:49 * Molly smiles Feb 18 17:40:03 Oh I do... every time I look at you! Feb 18 17:40:29 * Morgan smiles, picking up his coffee Feb 18 17:41:06 I suppose you'd best tell me about the Captain instead Feb 18 17:41:33 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Feb 18 17:42:24 The cat had crapped on his sails... he wanted me to pay for them, came storming up the plank, so I warned him it'd be piracy and I'd have him in irons... and that if he stepped foot in my home, I'd skin him and send his hide home to his family Feb 18 17:44:53 * Molly nods "that sounds perfectly fair" Feb 18 17:47:47 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:47:58 So he said something about Eisen savages and spat on the deck Feb 18 17:48:34 * Molly inhales deeply through her nose Feb 18 17:48:39 And he is not dead? Feb 18 17:49:49 No... I was charitable and kicked him down the gangplank. Then when he punched me, I, as I said, gave him a big hug Feb 18 17:50:22 * Molly smiles Feb 18 17:50:26 How many? Feb 18 17:50:35 Hugs? Just one. Feb 18 17:50:54 Ribs, my love Feb 18 17:51:44 Oh... none that I know of. He looked a bit panicked, specially when his shoulder popped out of its socket. Then I gave him a chance to leave it alone, but he decided spitting on my boot was the way to go so I broke his nose and kicked his knee out Feb 18 17:54:49 * Molly nods, smiling Feb 18 17:54:52 Good Feb 18 17:55:04 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:55:34 Then I dragged him to his ship, called to his crew, said man overboard and dropped him off the dock. His crew seemed to have trouble refraining from laughing Feb 18 17:55:56 He is clearly a... what is the word... prick? Feb 18 17:56:25 Funnily enough, thats what HeinzHarold called him Feb 18 17:56:41 And we are the smartest people you know Feb 18 17:57:00 * Morgan nods Feb 18 17:57:09 And then I wandered back Feb 18 17:59:42 * Molly nods Feb 18 17:59:48 An eventful morning! Feb 18 18:03:12 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:03:17 Not the best part, though Feb 18 18:04:16 No? That was my dream, hmm? Feb 18 18:04:34 Uhhh, no, I'm afraid not Feb 18 18:06:48 * Molly laughs "oh dear!" Feb 18 18:07:24 No... the best part was HeinzHarold telling me his Da would've been proud of me Feb 18 18:10:13 * Molly smiles Feb 18 18:10:21 That's so sweet Feb 18 18:10:45 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:10:59 Had a dream 'bout somethin' I'd forgotten Feb 18 18:11:17 Oh? About Dietlinde? Feb 18 18:11:30 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 18 18:11:52 * Morgan concentrates, trying to show her the part of the dream where HeinzHarold senior invites him to call him Da Feb 18 18:12:15 Wow, that's so lovely! Feb 18 18:12:22 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:12:47 That afternoon was one of the formative moments in my life I think Feb 18 18:12:56 * Molly smiles Feb 18 18:13:11 Because he was so welcoming? Feb 18 18:13:49 The way he was with HeinzHarolds Ma... Feb 18 18:14:05 * Morgan concentrates, showing her the advice about the three things a man needs Feb 18 18:15:06 * Molly laughs " oh he was wonderful!" Feb 18 18:15:22 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:15:49 Yes, he was... utterly. Apparently his Ma was worried they'd be getting a visit from my father about the things he'd said Feb 18 18:16:19 They didn't though, I would imagine Feb 18 18:17:06 That would've required me telling anyone about it Feb 18 18:17:24 Why did you not? Feb 18 18:18:11 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 18:18:38 I don't know... I think... by that time I'd already incorporated it into my ideals, it wasn't anyone else's business Feb 18 18:18:53 * Molly nods Feb 18 18:20:56 He was very attractive... maybe not quite as "handsome" as our Heinzharold is, but just something very calm and paternal that makes a man even more attractive than his looks alone Feb 18 18:21:25 He was... how to put it... he was a solid man, just... constant... Feb 18 18:21:52 * Molly nods "steady through the storms?" Feb 18 18:22:06 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:22:08 exactly Feb 18 18:23:48 * Molly nods "was he with his wife like ours is with Inga?" Feb 18 18:23:57 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:24:02 Fairly much, aye Feb 18 18:24:30 And that helped to form you as a husband? Feb 18 18:26:39 I think it helped form me as a person Feb 18 18:27:15 I am very lucky you and our Heinzharold met Feb 18 18:27:32 Me too Feb 18 18:27:39 * Molly nods Feb 18 18:27:54 Has he told you about their evening? Feb 18 18:28:32 Ummm, sort of Feb 18 18:29:33 They had a very good time at the brothel, apparently Feb 18 18:29:57 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:30:08 I recall, we were there Feb 18 18:32:05 * Molly giggles Feb 18 18:32:21 Yes, parts of me fondly recall that Feb 18 18:32:31 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:35:10 * Molly moves the fichu, showing him the deep lovebite he'd given her after they'd made love. She looks proud of the dark bruising Feb 18 18:35:34 Like here Feb 18 18:35:38 Inga asked me this morning if you'd be wearing one... Feb 18 18:35:47 * Molly nods Feb 18 18:35:56 Absolutely unavoidable Feb 18 18:37:18 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:37:43 I'm quite please she was comfortable enough with me to say it Feb 18 18:38:00 * Molly nods Feb 18 18:38:16 She has come to realise you're not at all a prude Feb 18 18:39:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:39:16 good Feb 18 18:39:38 She was surprised we had gone upstairs though Feb 18 18:39:55 Hard to explain quite why... Feb 18 18:40:15 How did you explain it to Heinzharold? Feb 18 18:40:20 HeinzHarolds thinking he might book a room on the way back... Feb 18 18:40:24 I didn't really Feb 18 18:40:34 * Molly giggles Feb 18 18:40:57 Mostly we made fun of him for being the least experienced in a brothel Feb 18 18:41:57 Was he pleased? Feb 18 18:43:01 Not exactly, no Feb 18 18:44:42 * Molly giggles Feb 18 18:45:05 I think Inga will be very open to that, she was asking me lots of questions Feb 18 18:45:24 Oh? Feb 18 18:47:11 I told her we went upstairs because us being intimate was imminent, and there was no chance we would get as far as the ship! Feb 18 18:47:36 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:47:39 Thats a fair assessment Feb 18 18:48:48 * Molly nods Feb 18 18:49:58 She thought that was very exciting for us. She was pleased we got to go there together this time and for me to see what it's like Feb 18 18:50:35 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:50:39 She's such a sweet girl Feb 18 18:51:31 * Molly nods "she just wants us to be happy and not always stepping carefully with each other" Feb 18 18:52:29 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:52:34 Yeah, I know Feb 18 18:53:22 * Molly nods Feb 18 18:54:06 I didn't mention the peculiar incident with the uhh... extra pressure Feb 18 18:54:27 No? I thought you were going to Feb 18 18:55:49 I got a little shy Feb 18 18:57:09 * Morgan nods Feb 18 18:57:15 I'm going to ask Edward when we speak next Feb 18 18:59:21 * Molly nods Feb 18 18:59:43 If anyone would know, it is him! It doesn't seem to be a medical problem though Feb 18 19:00:03 No... we'll figure it out I imagine Feb 18 19:01:36 * Molly nods Feb 18 19:02:11 Once we do, we can avoid whatever causes it...? *she watches him* Feb 18 19:02:22 ummmm... why? Feb 18 19:02:51 I wasn't sure if it was unpleasant for you Feb 18 19:03:05 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 18 19:03:10 I don't see why it would be Feb 18 19:03:22 Well, because your mouth is there Feb 18 19:03:45 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 19:03:57 It was last time too, it wasn't an issue Feb 18 19:04:22 If you are sure? It just makes me a little unsure of myself, that's all Feb 18 19:05:20 You needn't be my love Feb 18 19:06:58 Wouldn't you be? Feb 18 19:07:47 I suppose so... Feb 18 19:12:10 * Molly tilts her head Feb 18 19:12:29 It is similar to what happens with you, I think? Feb 18 19:12:42 Is it? Feb 18 19:13:05 You do not think? Feb 18 19:15:11 I suppose it is, actually Feb 18 19:15:47 Has that ever made you insecure? Feb 18 19:15:59 * Molly sips her tea, intrigued Feb 18 19:16:46 I can't say it has, no Feb 18 19:17:00 * Molly nods thoughtfully Feb 18 19:17:20 Even when I first brought you pleasure with my hand, or my mouth? Feb 18 19:18:00 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:18:13 Its... its just the way it happens for men... Feb 18 19:18:23 * Molly nods Feb 18 19:18:38 It's rather an essential for the survival of the species Feb 18 19:19:16 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:19:18 indeed Feb 18 19:20:09 Was it a shock the first time it happened? Feb 18 19:22:17 Little bit, yeah... I didn't exactly receive the most... informative conversation about it... Feb 18 19:22:28 * Molly smiles Feb 18 19:22:56 You had a conversation other than "You mustn't do that, Theus is watching!"? Feb 18 19:23:17 I had that one too Feb 18 19:23:24 * Molly giggles Feb 18 19:23:29 From your Father?! Feb 18 19:24:04 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:24:24 And then I went to the academy and heard more information Feb 18 19:24:51 * Molly kicks her shoes off, tucking her feet up under her skirt. She watches him Feb 18 19:25:01 Oh I need to know everything now! Feb 18 19:25:11 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 19:25:25 Just the usual half formed ideas that are nearly completely nonsense Feb 18 19:25:52 But how did it come up with your Father? *she giggles* no pun intended Feb 18 19:26:28 'M not sure what prompted it, really... Feb 18 19:26:47 How old were you? Feb 18 19:27:29 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 19:28:07 probably... eleven... was already friends with HeinzHarold Feb 18 19:28:41 Had you heard about it from him? Feb 18 19:29:27 No... I imagine father thought I was going to and decided to head it off at the pass, so to speak Feb 18 19:29:54 I'd imagine it hadn't even crossed your mind by then! Feb 18 19:30:08 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 18 19:31:05 Did it backfire? He tells you not to do something, and that only makes you curious and rebellious? Feb 18 19:32:16 No, that particular character flaw is a more recent thing... no, he said... *he looks to think* "Morgan, in a few years, you're going to want to do something, but Theus doesn't want you to, so don't" Feb 18 19:32:43 That could be all manner of things! *she laughs* Feb 18 19:32:50 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:33:15 I acted like I had no idea what he was talking about... because I didn't... he says "with your... self" and that was that Feb 18 19:33:26 * Molly laughs harder Feb 18 19:33:31 Oh my goodness! Feb 18 19:34:33 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:34:34 Quite Feb 18 19:35:07 Did you ask Heinzharold? Or... oh my gosh, did you ask his Da?! Feb 18 19:35:46 No... I decided it wasn't worth knowing if it made my father -that- uncomfortable Feb 18 19:36:03 Oh how sad life would be if that were the case! Feb 18 19:36:23 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:36:25 Indeed Feb 18 19:37:05 So what happened next? Silly whispered things at the Academy of blindness and hair on your hands? Feb 18 19:37:19 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:37:23 Yes, actually Feb 18 19:37:40 Did that scare you, or did you think it was horse dung? Feb 18 19:38:20 Couldn't get any confirmation as to where the hair on your hands would be so... back before the fire, the arm hair reached down to here *he touches the back of his hands* so I was... concerned... Feb 18 19:38:47 I don't understand? Feb 18 19:39:19 What don't you understand? Feb 18 19:40:13 You were concerned it would reach further down, or that doing -that- had made the hair grow where it did? Feb 18 19:41:27 Uhhh, the latter really... all of a sudden I was getting hair on my hands... still wasn't entirely sure -what- made you get hairy hands or go blind either... Feb 18 19:41:37 * Molly giggles Feb 18 19:42:04 But whatever the thing was, you must be doing it without knowing because you were getting hair on your hands? Feb 18 19:42:10 exactly Feb 18 19:42:15 * Molly smiles Feb 18 19:42:28 So when did you finally figure it out? Feb 18 19:42:38 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 19:42:50 I don't know... a year or so later I suppose Feb 18 19:43:04 When you were thirteen or so? Feb 18 19:43:17 About that... overheard the older boys talking about it Feb 18 19:45:06 I'm sorry, I am being so nosey, but I missed this stage of growing up entirely... what were they saying? Feb 18 19:46:01 That it felt good but made a mess of the sheets... and some of them were quite... graphic. Feb 18 19:46:13 * Molly nods Feb 18 19:46:30 Did you realise immediately that's what your Father had meant? Feb 18 19:47:04 Eventually... I was busy learning things Feb 18 19:48:24 About -that-? Feb 18 19:48:43 No, fighting, sailing, all the fun stuff Feb 18 19:48:54 * Molly smiles Feb 18 19:49:38 Was there much time between hearing the older boys and trying it? Feb 18 19:50:02 Couple of months probably Feb 18 19:50:35 Was that before or after you worked out that was what your Father warned of? Feb 18 19:51:11 Uhhh, before. Suffice to say I've not utilised that... method... much since... Feb 18 19:51:34 There was a lot of guilt that lingered? Feb 18 19:52:01 * Morgan nods Feb 18 19:52:15 And its just... not something I really do... which your best friend can probably confirm... Feb 18 19:52:29 * Molly looks a little confused Feb 18 19:52:37 Why would Inga know that? Feb 18 19:53:05 The house maids at home... apparently it was well known that my sheets were always dry, unlike my brothers... Feb 18 19:53:15 * Molly smiles Feb 18 19:53:30 They probably assume you were clever about it! Feb 18 19:53:46 Thats not the impression I got from Inga Feb 18 19:54:16 * Molly watches him over the rim of her cup, shamelessly teasing him "or that you were doing it outside... sat against trees, for example" Feb 18 19:54:53 Too conventional for that remember Feb 18 19:55:20 Mmm, and yet one of my fondest memories Feb 18 19:55:43 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Feb 18 19:57:05 You must have at some point become more at peace with it? You were so kind to me that day in Koln where I admitted the way I'd been taught I shouldn't even be washing between my legs with my husband present Feb 18 19:58:07 You'd think so... but it is a sin for my seed to be spilled upon the ground... thats not an issue you have Feb 18 19:59:02 * Molly shrugs "sometimes I think some of these things that are supposedly a sin are just made up by the clergy" Feb 18 20:00:13 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:00:14 Probably Feb 18 20:01:17 Is that why you have done it so little, because of your belief of it being a sin? Feb 18 20:02:15 Ummm... no... its just something I don't have a lot of interest in. With everything else going on in the world, I figure Theus has little interest in whether or not young men are manipulating themselves. Feb 18 20:02:55 Better that than being intimate with someone and creating a child, surely? Feb 18 20:04:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:04:17 indeed Feb 18 20:05:09 And then you hadn't, until we were at the stream? I'd imagine probably from long before you were even married... Feb 18 20:06:00 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:06:09 Close, a couple of times, but... yes Feb 18 20:06:25 Would you tell me when and why? Feb 18 20:07:14 After I drew you the day you fell in the pool... couldn't get the image out of my head Feb 18 20:07:31 * Molly smiles, blushing Feb 18 20:07:56 I am very flattered, especially as I've fantasised about that a lot! Feb 18 20:08:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:08:51 How close a call was it? Feb 18 20:09:29 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 20:09:35 Tempted but not a struggle Feb 18 20:09:42 * Molly nods Feb 18 20:09:50 There were worse times? Feb 18 20:10:02 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 20:10:04 Not really Feb 18 20:10:29 Even in the run up to the wedding? Feb 18 20:10:59 Ah... mostly I wanted -you- to do it Feb 18 20:11:06 * Molly smiles Feb 18 20:11:15 As did I! Feb 18 20:12:33 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Feb 18 20:13:31 My mother's teaching really backfired with me in the long run, did it not? Even seeing James get hit w-... *she suddenly stops* oops. Feb 18 20:14:32 Uh huh... Feb 18 20:15:05 Ah damn. *she blushes, smiling* Feb 18 20:15:28 * Morgan chuckles before sipping his coffee Feb 18 20:15:53 I don't think my Father or Peter ever caught wind of it Feb 18 20:16:23 I wonder what they'd have made of it Feb 18 20:18:20 Well, I did think my Father would probably make him go to the priest and apologise, because even by then, when I was seven, I had already been told that anything like that was an abomination. Now as an adult, I suspect they'd have both just laughed and told him how to be smarter about it so Mama didn't catch him again Feb 18 20:19:07 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:19:10 Thats what I was thinking Feb 18 20:19:15 * Molly nods Feb 18 20:21:01 But I did not really understand that until that day in Koln when we talked about it. Perhaps that day is why it was so much easier for me to talk to Inga about how Heinzharold wanted her to do that for him Feb 18 20:21:25 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:21:29 Could be, aye Feb 18 20:21:58 * Molly smiles "It had been a source of some puzzlement for them both" Feb 18 20:23:17 Why? Feb 18 20:25:04 They'd encorporated him doing that during their regular activities pretty swiftly after they started getting the privacy required, so he couldn't fathom why she didn't want to show him. She couldn't understand why he'd want to see, or how to do it without feeling very awkward Feb 18 20:25:26 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:25:35 I think that has changed... Feb 18 20:25:52 * Molly sips her tea, glancing at him sidelong "I said she needed a tree and a stream, and it'd work out fine" Feb 18 20:26:06 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:26:11 Works fairly well, yes Feb 18 20:26:31 * Molly feigns exasperation "I thought you'd blush!" Feb 18 20:26:53 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 20:26:56 Apparently not Feb 18 20:26:59 I love it when you blush at my words, it's so cute Feb 18 20:27:56 Ah, like when you say the ship is as fast as you were in the stables... Feb 18 20:28:04 You blushed? Feb 18 20:28:21 Of course I did Feb 18 20:28:26 * Molly smiles Feb 18 20:28:40 Good. It's nice to know it affects you Feb 18 20:28:57 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:29:10 Of course it does... I'm just good at schooling my reactions Feb 18 20:29:17 * Molly nods Feb 18 20:29:23 Too good sometimes! Feb 18 20:29:58 Wouldn't have been good at my job in the war if I wasn't Feb 18 20:30:22 That is true. I did not tell her about you at the stream, don't worry Feb 18 20:31:07 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 20:31:12 I think we're a ways past that now Feb 18 20:32:45 Perhaps so. I told her the way to do it if you are really nervous is to remember that you are putting on a show, and that the other person wants to see. They aren't judging, just enjoying Feb 18 20:33:02 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:33:08 Yes, that is a good way to view it Feb 18 20:33:13 * Molly nods Feb 18 20:33:36 That was what I reminded myself of when I did it for you at the Golden Lantern Feb 18 20:34:43 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:35:28 It was successful advice, I am told! *she smiles happily* Feb 18 20:35:46 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:35:57 HeinzHarold was quite happy about it this morning Feb 18 20:36:30 I'm glad. I do know he's seen it plenty of times before, but that was other women Feb 18 20:37:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 20:37:21 indeed Feb 18 20:37:45 * Molly tilts her head "had you seen it to? In camps and what not?" Feb 18 20:37:49 Too* Feb 18 20:38:06 * Morgan manages to look shy as he shakes his head Feb 18 20:38:22 * Molly watches him, intrigued Feb 18 20:38:34 That's an interesting look, my love Feb 18 20:39:07 Only one I've got... I never got involved with the followers of the drum... and I never went inside the brothels... Feb 18 20:39:33 Oh... so... yes, I see Feb 18 20:39:49 What? Feb 18 20:40:39 So if you had seen it, there could only have been one opportunity Feb 18 20:40:55 Oh? Feb 18 20:41:08 When you were married Feb 18 20:41:19 * Morgan shakes his head slightly Feb 18 20:42:05 But that's not the sort of people you were Feb 18 20:42:12 No, it wasn't Feb 18 20:42:25 * Molly frowns slightly Feb 18 20:42:31 Does it bother you? Feb 18 20:42:39 Should it? Feb 18 20:42:46 I don't know Feb 18 20:43:44 * Morgan shrugs, sipping his coffee Feb 18 20:43:53 As you say... its not who we were Feb 18 20:44:41 Oh, no I meant more that we -are- those sort of people.... Feb 18 20:46:13 Oh... no it doesn't bother me at all Feb 18 20:47:15 Even though you still seem to have some lingering thoughts on it being sinful for seed not to be planted where it is intended? Feb 18 20:47:39 Even though. Feb 18 20:48:03 Did you feel that about my taking the herbs to prevent conception? Feb 18 20:48:35 Uhhh, sort of... but I recognise it was necessary. I would not have been fit to be a father then Feb 18 20:49:02 You would have been wonderful, once you'd adjusted, I'm sure of it Feb 18 20:50:28 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 20:50:30 maybe Feb 18 20:50:46 I have always believed in you, and I haven't been wrong yet. Feb 18 20:51:31 yet Feb 18 20:51:41 * Molly shakes her head Feb 18 20:51:52 I see the you that you refuse to see Feb 18 20:52:05 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 20:53:51 * Molly takes his hand, kissing it Feb 18 20:54:29 You will never want to use the herbs again, will you? Feb 18 20:55:27 No, I don't think so Feb 18 20:56:25 * Molly smiles "Then you will need to excel at your withdrawal game, my love..." Feb 18 20:57:38 I don't see that happening Feb 18 20:57:49 No? Why so? Feb 18 20:57:58 It feels too good Feb 18 20:58:19 * Molly smiles warmly "I will take that as a compliment" Feb 18 21:01:31 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:01:38 And, lets be honest, I want all the children Feb 18 21:04:22 * Molly giggles Feb 18 21:04:39 All the ones we can have, or just all the children in the world? Feb 18 21:05:06 Uhhh, the former, over twenty five we might lose one Feb 18 21:06:05 * Molly laughs "oh yes. Well, I shall have to ensure I nurse myself to give us at least -some- spacing!" Feb 18 21:06:51 * Morgan smirks Feb 18 21:06:57 No, I think you should nurse the children... Feb 18 21:07:25 * Molly giggles "I don't think I could get my nipple in my mouth anyway!" Feb 18 21:09:00 * Morgan frowns Feb 18 21:09:07 No... I reckon you could... Feb 18 21:09:15 Really? Feb 18 21:10:19 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 21:10:20 Maybe Feb 18 21:11:47 * Molly smiles Feb 18 21:12:01 Well, now I want to know... I'll be right back Feb 18 21:12:18 * Molly stands up, setting her tea cup on the floor Feb 18 21:12:36 * Morgan chuckles, watching her Feb 18 21:12:38 As you wish love Feb 18 21:13:01 * Molly blows him a kiss, going into the bedroom Feb 18 21:15:14 * Morgan settles back, putting his feet up Feb 18 21:16:09 *it's about a minute later when she calls "yes, I can" Feb 18 21:17:19 * Morgan laughs Feb 18 21:17:29 Well... I'd still rather you nurse the children Feb 18 21:19:00 * Molly comes out, doing up her dress with her Fichu in hand, bruising prominent Feb 18 21:19:10 And donating some to Heinzharold's coffees? Feb 18 21:19:46 He's got his own bubbies for that Feb 18 21:20:13 Ah but I suspect he will just have that from the source! Feb 18 21:20:25 * Molly comes to sit back beside him Feb 18 21:20:46 Might have a point there Feb 18 21:22:11 Unavoidable unless they have a wet nurse Feb 18 21:23:15 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:24:50 * Molly picks up her tea Feb 18 21:25:34 That's going to be near constant, isn't it, with eight children? Two years of nursing, so likely with child again before the last is done! Feb 18 21:25:49 Might be Feb 18 21:27:50 * Molly sips the tea "it will be fine. I intend to do it myself" Feb 18 21:28:18 I never thought otherwise... though I did wonder with so many if you'd be asking Inga to assist... Feb 18 21:28:55 * Molly thinks Feb 18 21:29:04 You would not be opposed to that? Feb 18 21:29:32 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 21:29:44 I hadn't given it a lot of thought... it was more a passing idea Feb 18 21:30:40 * Molly nods Feb 18 21:31:37 I haven't considered much of the logistics, but there will still be Court and social event with the nobility, won't there? Feb 18 21:32:05 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:32:13 I would imagine so... but... if needs be I can go alone Feb 18 21:33:35 * Molly sighs Feb 18 21:34:10 Can we worry about that closer to the time? I would hate to have to leave our babies Feb 18 21:34:50 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:34:52 Of course Feb 18 21:36:09 *he remembers the dream then, leaving a ball in Freiburg to go back to wherever they'd left their newborn twins, and Molly fidgeting and squirming beside him in the coach with fully engorged breast, having underestimated the amount of time they could manage to be out for before she'd need to feed again* Feb 18 21:36:23 It's going to be a while away yet Feb 18 21:37:05 * Morgan frowns Feb 18 21:37:07 huh Feb 18 21:37:11 Hmm? Feb 18 21:37:35 I've had a dream in the past, we were at a ball having left our newborn twins... Feb 18 21:37:56 Twins? That's what is happening in Autumn? Feb 18 21:39:53 Don't think so... Feb 18 21:41:19 * Molly nods Feb 18 21:41:31 Just a dream then... what happened? Feb 18 21:43:43 You were uncomfortable in the carriage... we got the time we could be away from them before you'd need to feed wrong, thats all Feb 18 21:44:10 Oh... *she thinks* that is a painful thing? Feb 18 21:44:29 You were quite uncomfortable Feb 18 21:45:57 * Molly nods "did I manage stoically until we got home?" *what she'd actually done is gotten out and drained it by hand into the snow whilst he'd distracted the coachman* Feb 18 21:46:16 No, not at all Feb 18 21:46:40 * Molly smiles "Was I sulking?" Feb 18 21:47:12 No... in the end you got out and relieved the pressure by hand... in the snow... while I distracted the coachman Feb 18 21:48:21 * Molly giggles Feb 18 21:48:37 Oh dear! That sounds very embarrassing for you! Feb 18 21:48:42 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 21:50:45 * Molly smiles "Although, you are quite pragmatic. So, once we have a baby we will need to keep a bowl and a towel in our carriage for me to bring down the milk into" Feb 18 21:51:08 If we decide to leave them at all... Feb 18 21:51:15 * Molly nods Feb 18 21:52:03 Indeed. If we don't, I can just walk around topless feeding open mouths as I pass by! *she giggles* Feb 18 21:52:21 Well... you -could-... Feb 18 21:52:29 But...? Feb 18 21:52:42 My bubbies Feb 18 21:53:50 /me smiles, looking confused Feb 18 21:54:04 You'll share them with your children though? Feb 18 21:54:23 Well, obviously Feb 18 21:54:51 That's what I meant. Open childrens' mouths, not adults' mouths! Feb 18 21:55:08 Oh, yes... Feb 18 21:55:50 * Molly giggles "I can imagine Heinzharold lurking around if the latter was the case!" Feb 18 21:56:16 Up until Inga boxed his ears Feb 18 21:56:51 * Molly nods "oh yes, she definitely would. Unless you beat him first!" Feb 18 21:57:04 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:57:46 And it would be very impractical if we had visitors. Your Father would probably drop dead of the shock! Feb 18 21:58:22 * Morgan nods Feb 18 21:58:40 Yes, it'd make dinner conversation difficult Feb 18 21:59:51 It would, two people with their mouths full all the time! Feb 18 22:00:20 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:00:20 Quite Feb 18 22:01:03 * Molly watches him "you know I wouldn't. My bubbies are yours" Feb 18 22:01:33 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:01:34 I know Feb 18 22:02:01 * Molly rests her cheek to his upper arm Feb 18 22:02:31 It would make things so much more practical in case Zareen rejects Amir though Feb 18 22:03:01 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:03:10 Yes, it would... Feb 18 22:04:28 I wonder if I could do it with herbs, or magic Feb 18 22:05:48 Given that they have men do it through herbs in Capperlucia... Feb 18 22:06:33 * Molly nods, smirking slightly "that's a good idea, my love, you could do it" Feb 18 22:06:53 Ah, I'll be a bit busy building chairs, cots, that sort of thing Feb 18 22:07:08 You're going to build cots too? Feb 18 22:07:30 I thought I might consider it... Feb 18 22:08:39 * Molly nods Feb 18 22:08:43 I'd like that Feb 18 22:09:05 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:09:24 Will you have a nap before your watch? Feb 18 22:09:35 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:09:37 Best had Feb 18 22:09:43 * Molly nods Feb 18 22:09:48 Maybe I'll join you Feb 18 22:10:03 Oh? Feb 18 22:11:08 * Molly giggles Feb 18 22:11:17 I wasn't being lewd... Feb 18 22:11:34 I didn't think building things would interest you Feb 18 22:12:09 Oh, it does, but I meant your nap... *she smiles distractedly* Feb 18 22:12:23 Oh... right, yes... Feb 18 22:12:33 Mmhmm Feb 18 22:13:30 I'd likely be a distraction from your work though Feb 18 22:14:41 You'd make yourself a distraction from my work? Feb 18 22:15:03 Oh I think we both know that would be irresistible for me Feb 18 22:15:28 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:15:30 probably Feb 18 22:18:10 * Molly smiles "something like... *she sends him the image of him sat cross-legged on the floor trying to file some wood whilst she's sat on a crate, blouse undone and playing with her breasts* Feb 18 22:18:50 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:18:56 Yeah, that would be a distraction Feb 18 22:20:05 * Molly nods "mmhmm especially in those modified trousers with the access" Feb 18 22:20:23 * Morgan nods, finishing his coffee Feb 18 22:21:13 * Molly sighs softly "well, I suppose with not much of quiet hour left I should tidy up a little" Feb 18 22:21:48 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:22:03 Alright love. I'll go speak to Zareen in a little while, see how she is Feb 18 22:22:33 * Molly nods, standing up and stretching a little Feb 18 22:22:39 That's a good idea Feb 18 22:22:44 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:22:56 I know Feb 18 22:23:27 * Molly smiles, bending to gently kiss him Feb 18 22:24:52 * Morgan presses his lips to hers for a moment, sighing contentedly Feb 18 22:26:36 *she pauses with indecision before breaking away* I'm glad your night was better, and things are more normal between us again. I've missed you so much Feb 18 22:27:21 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:27:24 I'm sorry love Feb 18 22:27:42 It's not something you can help, my love Feb 18 22:28:18 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:29:06 I've managed. I will manage again if I need to. It's easier now than the first time Feb 18 22:29:20 I hate that you had to Feb 18 22:30:08 * Molly shakes her head "it's fine, truly. Hopefully we are over the worst and we can make up for lost time" Feb 18 22:30:29 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:30:31 I hope so Feb 18 22:31:51 * Molly nods "Maybe Madchen's right, and the nightmares will be over as we get away from Eisen" Feb 18 22:32:55 Does that mean they'll return when we do? Feb 18 22:33:46 God I hope not! Feb 18 22:34:17 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:34:20 Yeah, me too Feb 18 22:35:46 * Molly kisses his forehead "Maybe I'll learn how to stop them by then" Feb 18 22:36:34 That'd be nice... nicer still if we didn't need to Feb 18 22:37:10 * Molly nods Feb 18 22:37:50 Maybe you'll be so spent from our escapades in the sunshine that you dream only of pleasant memories for months! Feb 18 22:38:30 Maybe... we'll see Feb 18 22:40:42 * Molly nods, smiling "thank you for answering all my nosey questions, my love. Sadly there are no little interesting tales about me doing that with myself to share, but if you ever have questions, I will return the favour..." Feb 18 22:40:58 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:41:03 Alright love Feb 18 22:43:11 * Molly takes her tea cup, starting to tidy up, just moving around and doing things, leaving him to his own devices. She wipes down the desk, smiling to herself Feb 18 22:43:22 Something amuses you? Feb 18 22:45:14 Mmm, not amuses as such, but certainly keeps me entertained whilst I work! Feb 18 22:45:34 * Morgan nods, getting to his feet Feb 18 22:45:43 I'm going to get some coffee and go check on Zareen Feb 18 22:45:52 Alright, my love Feb 18 22:47:11 * Morgan nods, heading off to the galley to make coffee Feb 18 22:48:42 *This all goes smoothly. Zareen and Xsarlac are found in the ballroom, playing on the floor with Amir* Feb 18 22:48:48 * Molly is now known as Zareen Feb 18 22:49:24 * Morgan watches them for a moment before placing the coffee on a table Feb 18 22:50:46 * Zareen smiles, and Amir starts babbling at him Feb 18 22:51:07 * Morgan looks at Amir Feb 18 22:51:27 Is it now? Well, I suppose that is a hinderance of being a foot tall... Feb 18 22:52:22 *the baby grins, trying to bum shuffle towards him* Feb 18 22:53:10 * Morgan smiles, kneeling down a distance away, looking at Zareen Feb 18 22:53:14 How are you doing? Feb 18 22:54:24 * Zareen nods Feb 18 22:54:31 I am doing well Feb 18 22:54:50 *Amir looks frustrated, reaching his hands out* Feb 18 22:55:45 * Morgan nods, getting down on his elbows Feb 18 22:55:52 Haven't seen much of any of you Feb 18 22:56:51 We've been talking about things Feb 18 22:57:04 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:57:09 I thought that might be the case Feb 18 22:57:12 *Amir brightens at this, inching closer* Feb 18 22:57:21 It's a big decision Feb 18 22:57:54 * Morgan nods Feb 18 22:57:57 Of course it is Feb 18 22:59:18 * Zareen looks at Xsarlac, then back to Morgan Feb 18 22:59:39 Will you think me a bad mother if we try to fix me? Feb 18 22:59:58 * Morgan shifts, holding out his hand to her Feb 18 23:01:02 * Zareen takes it Feb 18 23:02:00 I think you one of the bravest people I've ever met for considering it... It is not just this young man you have to think of, you have more children to consider and, I think, you're doing your best for all of them Feb 18 23:03:32 * Zareen nods "They've all waited so long for me, and what I am now is not what they miss" Feb 18 23:03:46 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:03:49 I understand that Feb 18 23:05:49 * Zareen nods "Amir has only known me nine months, but my others have known me for years and years, and I won't even recognise their faces in a crowd" Feb 18 23:06:23 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:06:39 It is a painful thing to consider. Feb 18 23:06:52 * Zareen nods Feb 18 23:07:14 It would hurt them so much for their mother to no longer know and love them Feb 18 23:07:45 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:07:59 Your decision has been made then? Feb 18 23:08:28 * Zareen nods Feb 18 23:09:02 Yes. I want to do it soon so I can get used to being me again before we get there Feb 18 23:09:32 How soon? Feb 18 23:10:33 In the next few days? Feb 18 23:10:50 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:11:10 I'll get it organised with Molly... Feb 18 23:11:43 Thank you Feb 18 23:11:50 * Morgan squeezes her hand before letting go and looking back at Amir Feb 18 23:12:09 *Amir is right beside him, grinning* Feb 18 23:12:35 We could possibly do it today but... it may take some time and I have a watch later so need to sle... how did you get here little man? Feb 18 23:13:10 *Amir tries to stand up by pulling at Morgan's shirt* Feb 18 23:13:21 It should be when everyone is rested Feb 18 23:14:17 * Morgan smiles slightly Feb 18 23:14:29 Could be waiting years... I don't really -do- rested Feb 18 23:15:35 Tomorrow or Sunday? Feb 18 23:15:46 * Morgan nods, helping Amir stand Feb 18 23:15:52 I'll find out and let you know Feb 18 23:15:57 * Zareen nods Feb 18 23:16:02 Thank you Feb 18 23:16:06 [Zareen wishes to proceed... tomorrow?] Feb 18 23:16:19 *Amir bounces* Feb 18 23:16:49 How are you feeling about magic now? I know in the empire it was very much frowned upon Feb 18 23:17:00 [Yes... on the proviso that you do not have awful nightmares tonight] Feb 18 23:17:21 We've talked about it a lot, and I am alright with it Feb 18 23:18:31 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:18:54 Quite the culture shift isn't it... I was raised to despise and fear magic... Feb 18 23:19:35 * Zareen nods "but I wasn't raised from what I remember. I was just suddenly an adult" Feb 18 23:20:01 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:20:15 True... tomorrow is fine providing I don't have too bad a night with nightmares Feb 18 23:20:55 * Zareen nods Feb 18 23:21:02 Thank you Feb 18 23:21:34 X: I'm confident she will care for Amir. Betuana loves children Feb 18 23:21:52 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:22:24 Its possible that she will not be the person you remember... or a little different... its impossible to tell Feb 18 23:22:56 X: It is worth the risk to have her back Feb 18 23:24:01 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:24:11 This little man is going to be just fine no matter what, aren't you, hmmm? Feb 18 23:24:50 *Amir continues bouncing and grinning* Feb 18 23:25:32 What will happen if I don't love him? Feb 18 23:26:52 That depends on you, really... Sigfried here assures me he would be looked after regardless... or we could take him in. Either way, he has a loving future ahead of him Feb 18 23:27:06 * Zareen nods Feb 18 23:27:12 He likes you Feb 18 23:27:26 * Morgan nods, looking at her completely deadpan Feb 18 23:27:30 Thats because I'm a joy Feb 18 23:28:11 * Zareen smiles Feb 18 23:28:22 You've been very good to us Feb 18 23:30:28 Just... trying to fix something that shouldn't have happened for someone who would do the same for me Feb 18 23:30:51 * Zareen nods, smiling. Xsarlac nods too Feb 18 23:30:59 A: Bah? Feb 18 23:32:04 Hmm? No, I can't do that, thats a bit much of a surprise for either of them Feb 18 23:32:34 A: Bah! bah! Feb 18 23:33:05 Well... yes, maybe but you'd have to let go wouldn't you, sit your backside down Feb 18 23:33:35 *Amir has no clue what he's saying, still bouncing* Feb 18 23:33:59 He, ummm... he has a little magic of his own... Feb 18 23:34:48 * Zareen nods "three of my other children do" Feb 18 23:35:15 He's picked up what I believe is derived from the magic of the empire... Feb 18 23:35:44 What is it? Feb 18 23:36:42 He can detect the use of magic Feb 18 23:37:52 X: That's not much use in Capperlucia, there's magic everywhere Feb 18 23:38:47 * Morgan shrugs Feb 18 23:40:33 And bloody dragons Feb 18 23:41:15 X: We are lucky to have them Feb 18 23:42:02 * Morgan nods Feb 18 23:42:12 I'm both keen to see one and apprehensive... Feb 18 23:42:42 X: They won't harm you Feb 18 23:42:59 * Morgan smiles slightly, looking at Amir Feb 18 23:43:05 That'll make a nice change won't it? Feb 18 23:43:37 *Amir leans into him, stopping bouncing* Feb 18 23:43:43 Aww, that's nice Feb 18 23:44:10 * Morgan smiles, stroking the boys hair Feb 18 23:44:17 Yes, it really is Feb 18 23:44:29 Have you always liked children? Feb 18 23:45:43 Apart from my time in Avalon, yes... before a certain age there's basically no malice to them, they just want to give and receive love Feb 18 23:46:03 * Zareen nods Feb 18 23:46:09 Amir is like that Feb 18 23:46:19 Oh yes, definitely Feb 18 23:48:26 *Amir rests to him "Bah bah" Feb 18 23:48:50 Black sheep? Feb 18 23:49:20 A: Bah bah! Feb 18 23:49:38 Ah, I see, so its not the other thing... you want bah bah black sheep Feb 18 23:49:58 A: bah bah Feb 18 23:50:43 * Morgan chuckles, quietly singing it to the boy Feb 18 23:53:37 * Zareen has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 18 23:57:17 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 18 23:57:47 *Amir says Bah several time throughout* Feb 18 23:58:32 * Morgan sighs Feb 18 23:58:46 Alright little man... I've got something I need to get started before I go for a nap Feb 18 23:59:14 *Amir says bah bah*