**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Feb 23 00:00:02 2023 Feb 23 00:00:02 C: A bit weird, but no point panicking until something happens Feb 23 00:00:17 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:00:37 As I told the captain... if I thought her a danger to us, I'd have turned us back and gotten my wife and son off her Feb 23 00:00:53 *he nods* Aye, Cap'n Feb 23 00:01:00 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:01:06 Alright, lets get on Feb 23 00:02:30 *the watch swaps off at six, and that's also time for Varick's bed time* Feb 23 00:02:53 * Morgan hands over to his relief before heading below, going to his cabin Feb 23 00:04:04 *HH and Inga are there, the latter stood rocking Amir. He can hear Molly and Varick in Varick's room, she's singing* Feb 23 00:04:44 * Morgan puts the book back on the bookshelf Feb 23 00:04:47 How's he doing? Feb 23 00:04:59 * Sorgi is now known as Inga Feb 23 00:05:21 He's fine, he's just getting a little sleepy Feb 23 00:05:29 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:05:47 I'm going to help put Varick to bed if you're alright holding onto him for a few more minutes? Feb 23 00:05:54 * Inga smiles Feb 23 00:05:59 That's fine Feb 23 00:06:10 * Morgan nods, moving through to Varicks room Feb 23 00:07:06 *Varick is in bed, Molly is knelt on the floor beside the bed, much like in the faked deaths thread the first night where he knelt beside Dietlinde and she sang to their children* Feb 23 00:08:17 * Morgan goes and sits on the floor by the bed Feb 23 00:08:26 * Inga is now known as Varick Feb 23 00:08:38 Papa, is Zareen gone now? Feb 23 00:09:20 *Molly stops singing, taking Morgan's hand gently, again like Dietlinde had done* Feb 23 00:09:29 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:09:35 Yes... Betuana has come back Feb 23 00:10:22 Is she nice? Feb 23 00:11:44 Seems to be...different to Zareen. We've not had much time to speak to her, Xsarlac needed to see her Feb 23 00:12:00 Can I see her tomorrow? Feb 23 00:12:57 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:13:00 I would imagine so, yes Feb 23 00:13:57 * Varick yawns "okay, Papa" Feb 23 00:14:48 * Morgan strokes his hair Feb 23 00:14:51 Goodnight Varick Feb 23 00:15:16 * Varick starts going to sleep. Molly watches the boy fondly Feb 23 00:16:01 [are you alright, my love?] Feb 23 00:17:05 [Yes, I am. I think] Feb 23 00:18:43 [are you struggling that he has her back, like with Hannalore and Federest?] Feb 23 00:19:09 [No. It is a concern but... its just that I miss her] Feb 23 00:19:30 [Dietlinde?] Feb 23 00:19:48 [Zareen. I think you're right... it feels like a sort of grief] Feb 23 00:20:19 [it's natural to feel it. I am sad too] Feb 23 00:20:54 * Morgan nods, getting up quietly Feb 23 00:21:07 * Varick does likewise Feb 23 00:21:13 * Varick is now known as Molly Feb 23 00:21:42 * Morgan moves back out into the study Feb 23 00:22:15 *HH is lying on their couch, looking relaxed* Feb 23 00:22:25 HH: What 'appens now then? Feb 23 00:23:23 * Morgan shrugs, sitting at his desk Feb 23 00:23:49 We wait to see if she is healed or if she has any sort of lingering effects Feb 23 00:24:05 I: What about Amir? Feb 23 00:24:40 In truth, I don't know. He's going to know its not Zareen. Feb 23 00:26:09 Perhaps if she doesn't speak he won't realised tonight Feb 23 00:26:29 * Morgan looks skeptical Feb 23 00:26:36 She looks different Feb 23 00:28:20 We can but try, and hope the bubbies are familiar enough to keep him settled until he adjusts Feb 23 00:28:37 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:28:38 When? Feb 23 00:30:40 I don't know... after dinner perhaps? Feb 23 00:31:16 They are not joining us I imagine Feb 23 00:32:10 No, I'd prefer she rests, and I imagine they have much to discuss Feb 23 00:32:38 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:32:39 Alright Feb 23 00:33:54 * Molly sits on the window seat, looking out Feb 23 00:34:03 I: did you want him, Morgan? Feb 23 00:34:35 * Morgan looks torn for a moment before nodding Feb 23 00:34:44 HH: Whatcha doin' about watch tonight? Feb 23 00:34:51 $you okay?$ Feb 23 00:35:21 *Inga hands him over. He's almost asleep* Feb 23 00:35:33 $Struggling a bit. Dreading letting him go now I know how bad I feel about losing Zareen$ Feb 23 00:35:53 * Morgan shifts in his seat, leaning back and rocking the boy gently before speaking quietly Feb 23 00:36:14 I'm going to go up on deck around half ten or so... see what she does Feb 23 00:36:28 $you need some time with yer bubbies? We can take him until after dinner?$ Feb 23 00:36:52 *he nods* might join ya? Feb 23 00:37:11 If you want. Sorgi's going up around eleven I think Feb 23 00:37:54 $No... avoiding him isn't going to help stop it, and it certainly won't help him. He deserves to feel safe and the only stability I can offer is to not distance myself now$ Feb 23 00:38:14 $okay, man$ Feb 23 00:40:56 *Amir falls asleep. HH and Inga play cards, and Molly continues to sit on the window seat. Dinner is brought to them, an Amir is put on their bed surrounded by pillows. Once it gets to eight o'clock it's really time for Amir to go to his mother Feb 23 00:41:44 * Morgan gets out of his seat Feb 23 00:41:47 I suppose its time Feb 23 00:42:43 I'll come with you, my love, so I can check her Feb 23 00:43:11 * Morgan nods, going to get Amir Feb 23 00:44:26 HH: Gonna settle Inga, will see you up top at half ten? Feb 23 00:44:43 * Morgan nods Feb 23 00:45:56 *HH pats his shoulder as he leads Inga out. Molly gathers up Amir's blanket* are you to stay out til four? Feb 23 00:46:23 I don't know love... it depends what she does Feb 23 00:46:32 * Molly nods sadly Feb 23 00:46:40 Alright, my love Feb 23 00:47:12 Are you ready? Feb 23 00:47:28 * Molly nods looking at the sleeping baby Feb 23 00:47:32 Yes Feb 23 00:48:41 Come on then Feb 23 00:48:44 *they can hear laughter when they get there* Feb 23 00:49:05 * Molly smiles slightly "small consolations?" Feb 23 00:49:26 Eventually Feb 23 00:50:17 * Molly knocks, and is called to come in. Xsarlac has moved his things from his separate room, they're now on the second bunk Feb 23 00:50:30 * Molly is now known as Betuana Feb 23 00:50:50 I am feeling well, but I will continue to rest Feb 23 00:51:11 *Molly nods* We've come to bring Amir... Feb 23 00:51:33 * Betuana nods, sitting up a little more Feb 23 00:51:57 * Morgan moves to her, gently handing him over Feb 23 00:52:41 * Betuana takes him "Thank you" Feb 23 00:53:10 * Morgan nods, backing up and watching her Feb 23 00:53:36 * Betuana holds him to her Feb 23 00:54:03 Xsarlac tells me you had some trouble with your ship last night? Feb 23 00:54:21 She wandered off a bit Feb 23 00:54:48 Should we expect to feel it again? Feb 23 00:55:13 Your guess is as good as mine... though... I won't be particularly surprised Feb 23 00:55:21 * Betuana nods Feb 23 00:56:47 * Betuana accepts Molly checking her over. This is fine, and the couple seem have together. With Amir asleep there's soon no reason to stay Feb 23 00:57:14 Don't hesitate to call on us if you need anything... Feb 23 00:57:50 Xsarlac will stay here and get me anything I need, but he will come to you if there"s a problem Feb 23 00:58:20 * Morgan nods slightly, bidding them goodnight and moving through the door Feb 23 00:58:46 *Molly shuts the door behind them, sighing quietly Feb 23 00:59:06 * Betuana is now known as Molly Feb 23 00:59:18 Coffee or whiskey? Feb 23 00:59:25 whiskey Feb 23 00:59:55 * Molly nods, taking his hand and leading him back to their empty study Feb 23 01:02:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 23 01:03:29 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Feb 23 01:08:41 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 23 01:08:41 * MorganK (~madisonst@Madisons-Air.lan) has joined Feb 23 01:09:49 * MollyK goes straight to the bookcase where the drinks live, pouring two large measures of whiskey Feb 23 01:11:07 * MorganK goes and sits on the couch Feb 23 01:13:36 * MollyK brings him a glass, but remains standing with hers Feb 23 01:13:52 Have I upset you? Feb 23 01:14:01 No, my love Feb 23 01:14:19 Then why do you distance yourself? Feb 23 01:14:53 I'm sorry *she comes to sit beside him, drinking a mouthful of whiskey* Feb 23 01:15:39 Are you alright? Feb 23 01:16:52 * MollyK takes a deep breath "yes, I'm alright. What about you, my love?" Feb 23 01:17:33 I suppose so... I'm not happy tough Feb 23 01:18:44 No, I don't think I am either... Feb 23 01:19:07 What are you unhappy about? Feb 23 01:19:33 Mostly leaving Amir there Feb 23 01:19:41 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:20:11 It feels like we've left him with a stranger Feb 23 01:20:24 * MollyK looks pained Feb 23 01:20:31 Yes... Feb 23 01:20:54 * MorganK takes her hand Feb 23 01:21:36 * MollyK squeezes it Feb 23 01:22:22 She wasn't -happy- to see him. Even after six hours, she should be happy to see him. Feb 23 01:22:46 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:22:57 You think we should talk to her about it? Feb 23 01:23:25 * MollyK shrugs Feb 23 01:23:40 I am not feeling at all rational about it right now Feb 23 01:23:46 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:23:50 No... nor I Feb 23 01:24:27 It's like my heart has forgotten that it cannot keep him Feb 23 01:24:35 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:24:39 I understand Feb 23 01:24:55 * MollyK drinks some more Feb 23 01:25:16 We should let them work this out with our support Feb 23 01:25:48 Yes, we should Feb 23 01:26:24 Xsarlac has spent much time with him, he will be familiar if Amir needs that Feb 23 01:27:06 * MorganK chews his lip Feb 23 01:27:17 mmm... Feb 23 01:28:09 * MollyK leans her cheek to his arm Feb 23 01:28:26 This whiskey is not going to cut it tonight, is it? Feb 23 01:28:51 Probably not, no Feb 23 01:29:04 I'll get the tobacco then? Feb 23 01:29:14 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:29:54 * MollyK stands, bringing her forehead to his, noses tip to tip "I love you" Feb 23 01:30:03 And I you my love Feb 23 01:30:19 * MollyK goes into the bedroom to find his pipe Feb 23 01:30:39 * MorganK moves, refilling his glass Feb 23 01:31:15 * MollyK is soon back, shoes off and shawl on, pipe in hand Feb 23 01:31:23 Would you light it? Feb 23 01:31:35 * MorganK glances at it, doing so Feb 23 01:32:37 * MollyK nods, smiling slightly. She follows the usual process, holding it just a little longer than normal before exhaling, then passes it over Feb 23 01:32:48 * MorganK does the same Feb 23 01:33:32 * MollyK sighs when the rush hits before fidgeting on the couch to get more comfortable, shawl like a blanket Feb 23 01:33:53 This is bullshit, my love. Feb 23 01:34:07 What is? Feb 23 01:34:38 This situation. It's painful, and I feel trapped. Feb 23 01:35:11 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:35:18 There is little we can do about it I'm afraid Feb 23 01:36:04 I know. We have no power at all, and it's hard Feb 23 01:36:37 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:37:08 Xsarlac knowing his needs and him being used to Xsarlac isn't going to be enough Feb 23 01:38:18 I cannot think of another clear option. He will need to be with her if they are to find a bond together Feb 23 01:38:50 Yes, I know... Zareen wanted me to make sure Amir will be loved... not just cared for but -loved- Feb 23 01:39:10 * MollyK sighs, holding her hand out for the pipe Feb 23 01:39:45 * MorganK hands it over Feb 23 01:39:54 Maybe they just need a day or two. She did not react as I wanted, but that doesn't mean she doesn't or won't feel love Feb 23 01:40:15 * MollyK draws on it, a bit longer this time Feb 23 01:40:24 We'll see Feb 23 01:40:31 * MollyK nods Feb 23 01:40:51 Patience is not really my strong point, as demonstrated earlier! Feb 23 01:41:43 * MollyK shifts so she can lie with her head on his lap, eyes closed "is this alright?" Feb 23 01:41:50 Of course it is Feb 23 01:42:21 We will wait until the morning, and hope for clearer heads and calmer hearts? Feb 23 01:42:28 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:42:41 Aye. Maybe the Rose wandering about will distract us Feb 23 01:43:12 * MollyK sighs "sometimes it seems like there's always too much happening!" Feb 23 01:43:47 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:44:03 Sometimes you just want to shout just... fucking pack it in for five minutes Feb 23 01:44:16 * MollyK giggles Feb 23 01:44:59 Sometimes I just want to be at the Golden Lantern, wandering the garden, but no one knows we're there, so it's just us, quietly Feb 23 01:45:28 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:46:00 Not something we can do really Feb 23 01:46:37 No. Maybe in the summer? For our wedding anniversary? Feb 23 01:48:07 Maybe. Though we'll have a lot to do with Florrie and preparing to take over and HeinzHarolds cottage... Feb 23 01:48:28 That's true Feb 23 01:48:58 What about next summer? Feb 23 01:49:17 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:49:25 That could work... probably safest, too Feb 23 01:49:31 Safest? Feb 23 01:50:27 Well... wandering about nearly naked while pregnant... best no-one else is around... don't want them getting offended by my inability to keep my hands off you Feb 23 01:50:47 Oh! We'll be having a baby then! Feb 23 01:51:14 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:51:26 I believe that is the agenda, yes Feb 23 01:51:34 * MollyK smiles Feb 23 01:52:07 You do know I'll be wandering around Hafenlohr half naked whilst heavily pregnant, yes. Feb 23 01:52:15 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:52:19 I had hoped so Feb 23 01:52:30 * MollyK smiles, relaxing Feb 23 01:52:57 And as you wish me to deliver at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, I'll have to be there and half naked too Feb 23 01:53:32 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:53:34 Quite so Feb 23 01:54:08 Maybe your enthusiasm will teach your Father something about the birds and the bees! Feb 23 01:55:01 possibly... possibly Feb 23 01:55:47 It's actually a good thing we will not conceive until autumn, imagine how much a winter baby would cramp your style, Feb 23 01:56:10 * MorganK shrugs Feb 23 01:56:22 I managed last time Feb 23 01:57:05 Mmhmm but we can be -outdoors- and unexpectedly when it is summer Feb 23 01:57:16 * MorganK nods Feb 23 01:57:18 indeed Feb 23 01:57:42 Exactly how amorous should I be preparing myself for? Feb 23 01:57:55 * MorganK shrugs Feb 23 01:57:57 Tough to say Feb 23 01:58:16 Was it a great deal last time? Feb 23 01:58:34 It was quite a lot, yes... though much more... conventional than I am now Feb 23 01:58:44 * MollyK nods Feb 23 01:59:44 Despite how you surprised me earlier, I know you were conventional. That isn't a bad thing though. Occassionally we make love in a gentle, straightforward manner Feb 23 02:00:10 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:00:20 Depends how the mood takes us Feb 23 02:00:26 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:01:11 I like that variety. Do you think the variety will reduce the additional frequency though? Feb 23 02:01:53 Unlikely I'd say Feb 23 02:02:24 I wonder if maybe it needed to be conventional for you when I'm increasing Feb 23 02:02:45 * MorganK shrugs Feb 23 02:02:53 I suppose we'll find out when the time comes Feb 23 02:03:03 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:03:22 I look forward to it. I promise you won't be a nuisance Feb 23 02:03:37 I will be Feb 23 02:04:03 You underestimate my capacity for making love with you if you think that! Feb 23 02:04:24 * MorganK snorts Feb 23 02:04:26 We'll see Feb 23 02:04:45 * MollyK opens one eye to glance at him Feb 23 02:05:21 Did you feel like a nuisance last time? Is there some lingering pain over it somehow? Feb 23 02:06:22 No... no there were no complaints about it Feb 23 02:06:32 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:06:33 Good Feb 23 02:08:12 I think we should just build a walled garden at Hafenlohr. The Golden Lantern is expensive, and it'd pay for itself after a few years Feb 23 02:08:26 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:08:31 Might be right really Feb 23 02:08:37 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:09:07 We could let Heinzharold and Inga use it, if they promise to keep it tidy Feb 23 02:09:33 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:09:47 I wouldn't actually be surprised if they did use it Feb 23 02:10:06 No, they liked the Golden Lantern a lot Feb 23 02:10:15 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:10:31 What were you and she talking about? Feb 23 02:11:03 All sorts... the dream, how I was worried she would feel uncomfortable around me now... Feb 23 02:11:14 What did she say? Feb 23 02:11:54 She thinks its funny and sort of sweet. Bit odd if you ask me Feb 23 02:12:13 You expected her to be disgusted? Feb 23 02:12:54 I expected her to be... ill at ease with me, knowing I dreamed that Feb 23 02:12:56 * MollyK rolls to the side so she can inhale from the pipe without upending it before passing it to him Feb 23 02:13:11 She is hard to shock Feb 23 02:13:13 * MorganK takes it, drawing on it Feb 23 02:13:29 I have noticed. I did, however, make her blush. Feb 23 02:13:38 Did you? How? Feb 23 02:14:15 She asked if you were coming, I said not yet, basically. Feb 23 02:14:23 * MollyK giggles Feb 23 02:14:36 Did she understand what you meant? Feb 23 02:14:45 Oh yes Feb 23 02:15:30 Well good, given that it took her so long of Heinzharold wanting to see it before she managed to feel alright about it, the more it's normalised for her the better Feb 23 02:15:43 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:16:08 She was asking about whether or not I would dream more of that... told her about it all turning blue... Feb 23 02:16:26 I think I'm glad of that really Feb 23 02:16:35 Oh? Feb 23 02:16:59 * MollyK develops a slight pout Feb 23 02:17:29 What if she was better at it than me? Feb 23 02:17:43 I don't see that being at all possible Feb 23 02:17:53 * MollyK giggles Feb 23 02:18:12 Oh I don't know, maybe I'm getting rusty! Feb 23 02:19:05 If you were feeling awkward today about her just talking about it in your dream, imagine how you'd be if you'd experienced it! Feb 23 02:19:32 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:19:35 I know Feb 23 02:19:50 Was she relieved Feb 23 02:19:52 ? Feb 23 02:20:12 Only insomuch as she didn't want you to feel bad Feb 23 02:20:20 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:20:32 My jealousy is hard to predict, I know Feb 23 02:21:24 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:21:25 indeed Feb 23 02:21:57 Would you have been jealous, if it were Heinzharold and I? Feb 23 02:22:23 * MorganK shrugs Feb 23 02:22:49 I don't know... but its like Stef and I spoke about isn't it... the choice to be intimate on waking has nothing to do with whom was involved in the dream Feb 23 02:23:00 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:23:33 Very true. As long as you are -glad- it's me, that's what matters Feb 23 02:24:14 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:24:19 Always am Feb 23 02:24:42 Good. Do you think I will one day dream of Seb like that? Feb 23 02:25:14 probably Feb 23 02:25:26 And you will want to know? Feb 23 02:25:45 Ummmm... I think so Feb 23 02:26:07 Maybe that it happened, but not necessarily the ins and outs? Feb 23 02:26:15 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:26:18 Aye I think so Feb 23 02:27:00 I think I am getting more at ease with the details of your former sex life Feb 23 02:27:08 Think so? Feb 23 02:27:13 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:28:20 Even before Prophets Mass I knew so little... I worried often that I wasn't good enough in bed for you, but I don't worry about it now Feb 23 02:28:44 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:28:53 Good.... I'm glad you are more secure in that Feb 23 02:29:12 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:30:32 I don't have to feel it, because everything is so different anyway. If I have any improving to do, it isn't just to meet that standard, you see? Feb 23 02:30:47 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:30:52 Yes, I see Feb 23 02:31:54 Hard as it has been for you to come to terms with, the man you are now is my husband Feb 23 02:32:22 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:32:37 Yes, I am. Cantankerous, troubled and deviant in bed Feb 23 02:32:53 * MollyK giggles Feb 23 02:33:17 Rarely, more than I'd like, and thank goodness for that! Feb 23 02:33:37 * MorganK chuckles Feb 23 02:34:04 You'll be going on deck soon? Feb 23 02:34:30 Aye... see if our lady decides to start moving again Feb 23 02:35:44 * MollyK nods "I hope she either does or doesn't, in which ever way she moves, in the way that means you are in bed with me quickest!" Feb 23 02:36:12 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:36:20 Once we understand whats going on, it'll be easier Feb 23 02:36:32 * MollyK nods Feb 23 02:37:18 Indeed we will. Until then, we'll finish the tobacco in the pipe and lament our overly complicated life? Feb 23 02:37:26 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:37:28 I think so Feb 23 02:38:31 But some time later though, when things are settled, I think thinks are going to be very deviant indeed... and I can't guarantee it'll be anywhere near a bed! Feb 23 02:39:18 * MorganK nods Feb 23 02:39:22 Sounds good to me Feb 23 02:39:28 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 23 02:45:00 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Feb 23 03:43:03 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 23 03:50:24 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Feb 23 04:15:13 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 23 04:18:24 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Feb 23 09:31:25 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Feb 23 09:33:56 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Feb 23 09:35:17 * MollyK takes more of the tobacco again before handing it back, relaxing more "does that label bother you?" Feb 23 09:35:35 Deviant? Feb 23 09:36:26 Yeah Feb 23 09:36:43 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 09:36:44 Sort of Feb 23 09:38:27 Hmmm why? *she definitely looks very relaxed now, no tension in her expression, eyes still closed* Feb 23 09:38:46 Because its not... normal... Feb 23 09:40:17 Is it hurting anyone? Feb 23 09:40:47 No, I don't think so Feb 23 09:41:23 Apart from me, gently and consensually! Feb 23 09:41:36 * Morgan nods Feb 23 09:42:14 But we enjoy it Feb 23 09:42:49 * Morgan nods Feb 23 09:42:54 Ye we do Feb 23 09:45:07 And I don't think Theus really minds what we do. I think he likely has bigger fish to fry Feb 23 09:46:33 * Morgan nods Feb 23 09:46:37 I imagine so, yes Feb 23 09:48:44 Mmmhmmm... if he didn't come down and spank Eisen for the War, I don't think he'll come to intervene in you spanking me *she giggles* Feb 23 09:49:05 * Morgan nods Feb 23 09:49:10 No, I suppose not Feb 23 09:49:49 You know ancient Vodacce had a -lot- pagan gods devoted to all manner of things...? Feb 23 09:52:26 Did they? Feb 23 09:54:18 Oh yes... there was Apollo, the messenger... Diana, goddess of the hunt... Athena, goddess of wisdom Feb 23 09:55:27 There's a relevant point to this coming? Feb 23 09:55:57 Mmm... ish? I wondered if they had a god of spanking Feb 23 09:56:12 Oh... I don't know. Probably knowing them Feb 23 09:57:00 Or a goddess... *she glances up at him, smirking* she could be Morgana, goddess of spanking... Feb 23 09:58:05 That'd be ridiculous Feb 23 09:58:35 * MollyK smiles Feb 23 09:59:20 Mmhmm... instead of praying each day, you'd have to spank or be spanked each day... Feb 23 09:59:52 That'd make sitting down difficult surely Feb 23 10:00:18 Or one's bottom would toughen up? Feb 23 10:01:26 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 10:01:32 Like when you ride a horse a lot... Feb 23 10:02:01 Mmm it normally makes mine more toned. Thighs too Feb 23 10:02:24 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Feb 23 10:02:41 Oh my gosh! Feb 23 10:03:17 What? Feb 23 10:03:25 Imagine public feasting days if the god of spanking was your deity! It'd be like the Shadowfayre, but it'd be the Spankingfayre Feb 23 10:03:40 * Morgan starts chuckling Feb 23 10:04:08 You'd have a Spanking Queen, and a Spanking King... Feb 23 10:04:20 I think... thats enough tobacco for you Feb 23 10:04:43 * MollyK sticks her tongue out at him Feb 23 10:05:09 Maybe. Would he be the Spanking King, or just the SpanKing? Feb 23 10:05:28 No, that'd be the king of spans, like... a bridge maker Feb 23 10:05:41 * MollyK giggles Feb 23 10:05:59 You said similar when we talked about what an ArchDuke was Feb 23 10:06:14 Did I? Feb 23 10:06:41 Mmm hmm. He's a Duke of bridges, because they have lots of arches Feb 23 10:06:59 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:07:00 Makes sense Feb 23 10:07:18 Is that the next title you want? Feb 23 10:07:37 Arch duke? Feb 23 10:07:43 Mmhmm Feb 23 10:07:50 no Feb 23 10:07:58 * MollyK still has her eyes closed Feb 23 10:08:12 Not an Eisenfurst, surely?! Feb 23 10:08:22 I'm not my cousin Feb 23 10:08:35 * MollyK giggles "Oh my god, you want to be the Spanking King!" Feb 23 10:09:08 No, its always been Edward who thought himself king of Eisen Feb 23 10:09:18 * MollyK 's nose wrinkles Feb 23 10:09:44 I'd rather not think of Edward spanking Mina, my love! *she laughs though* Feb 23 10:10:07 It was your mind that went there blossom... Feb 23 10:10:22 * MollyK nods Feb 23 10:10:40 I'm thinking of the Spanking Feb 23 10:12:11 Fayre... the Spanking is the height of festivities. Thirteen spanks, one for every full moon of the year... the "full moon" would seem appropriate, as that's how the Spanking Queen would have to be Feb 23 10:12:32 mhmm Feb 23 10:12:56 And the people would count them, one by one, with cheers... Feb 23 10:13:51 Doubt the queen would be cheering... Feb 23 10:14:42 * MollyK smiles "no, but then it could be good luck for the year for anyone who rubs her bottom better, so that would make up for it" Feb 23 10:15:17 riiiiight.... Feb 23 10:16:04 You don't want to be the Spanking King,and I am certain you don't want to be the Spanking -Queen-, so what title do you want? Feb 23 10:16:35 * Morgan frowns momentarily Feb 23 10:16:38 Vati Feb 23 10:16:50 * MollyK opens her eyes Feb 23 10:16:55 Oh... Feb 23 10:17:56 Few months... thats all it is Feb 23 10:18:50 * MollyK nods "time to get all this done, and to make Hafenlohr a family home ready to welcome our baby..." Feb 23 10:19:00 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:19:03 aye Feb 23 10:19:18 But you want to be Vati, not Papa? Feb 23 10:20:09 I think so... but... I'm still working it out Feb 23 10:20:21 * MollyK nods Feb 23 10:20:43 It's a... damn, what's that word in Eisen... Feb 23 10:21:17 * MollyK switches to Avalonian "An amalgamation" Feb 23 10:21:32 How'd you mean? Feb 23 10:21:53 * MollyK interlocks her fingers together, back to Eisen Feb 23 10:22:02 Joining together... integration Feb 23 10:23:42 How so? Feb 23 10:25:04 * MollyK separates her hands, raising the left "you, Dietlinde, Jana" *she raises the right* "you, me, Varick, the others" *she puts them together, fingers interlinking* Feb 23 10:25:41 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:25:47 I see... yes, I suppose so Feb 23 10:26:02 * MollyK nods Feb 23 10:26:36 No gap... you'd be everyone's Vati... Feb 23 10:27:25 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:27:54 I don't see it ever happening with Varick. Daddy is definitely reserved for Karsten... Feb 23 10:28:12 * MollyK nods sadly Feb 23 10:28:21 Not that he deserves it. Feb 23 10:28:46 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:28:48 Indeed Feb 23 10:28:57 Are you jealous, or envious? Feb 23 10:30:02 Ummm... yes? Feb 23 10:31:16 I think envy is just wanting the same thing. Jealous is resenting the person who has it, or being afraid they'll take what is yours Feb 23 10:31:51 I do resent him. Feb 23 10:33:44 * MollyK nods Feb 23 10:33:47 Me too Feb 23 10:34:56 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:36:21 Maybe when the others come along and Varick hears it, he might naturally start calling you that too? Feb 23 10:36:41 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 10:36:48 Maybe. We'll have to just wait and see Feb 23 10:37:03 * MollyK nods, smiling Feb 23 10:37:15 I'll follow your lead, liebling Feb 23 10:38:10 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:38:29 He has already come so far, I don't want to jeopardise that Feb 23 10:38:49 Absolutely. That he will be baptised is touching Feb 23 10:39:19 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:39:25 Yes, it is. Feb 23 10:40:47 * MollyK smiles thoughtfully Feb 23 10:41:53 Mmhmm Feb 23 10:43:29 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment before sipping his whiskey Feb 23 10:43:47 * MollyK giggles quietly Feb 23 10:45:37 What? Feb 23 10:48:03 * MollyK sends the thought to him. It's the bedroom in the Veisgraf Wing, they're on the bed. The sheet is pushed down to her hips, she's naked and very pregnant. He's smartly dressed, and stroking up her bump and onto her breast as he kisses her deeply. From outside the door, Varick says "Mama! It's Sunday and we are going to be late for church!"* Feb 23 10:49:07 * Morgan blushes Feb 23 10:49:19 * MollyK doesn't see, eyes closed Feb 23 10:51:00 Thats... enjoyable Feb 23 10:51:48 Mmmhmm, extremely Feb 23 10:52:46 It would be a long, frustrating church service for you though! Feb 23 10:52:54 * Morgan nods Feb 23 10:52:55 Yes it would Feb 23 10:56:51 ACTION smiles. This thought she sends him next is theoretically must less suggestive. They're sat on the front pew in the village church in Sudlachenburg. Her skirts have ended up tucked under her belly, so they're taut over the large curve of it. He can see the movement within her. Her thigh is against his, her neckline is low, she ought to have Feb 23 10:56:51 a fichu really, but instead her décolletage is just decorated in delicate blue lines. She's not doing anything provocative, she looks sweet and attentive to the service* Feb 23 10:57:32 Thats lovely Feb 23 10:57:46 Not erotic? Feb 23 10:58:44 -shouldn't- be... Feb 23 10:58:57 Whyever not? Feb 23 10:59:16 First, its in church... second you're not doing anything except being pregnant Feb 23 10:59:44 * MollyK smiles Feb 23 11:00:20 It's beautiful though. It's somehow intimate Feb 23 11:00:46 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:00:48 Yes, it is Feb 23 11:01:34 It's like... a permanent reminder of our love-making and closeness. Of our love. Feb 23 11:02:33 * MollyK tilts her head slightly on his thigh "it's like when you mark me" Feb 23 11:02:55 You think so? Feb 23 11:04:10 Mmhmm... it's like my body is yours, and you've given me something very special Feb 23 11:04:24 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:04:28 I can see the logic there Feb 23 11:05:23 * MollyK nods "I look forward to you finding me so appealing constantly" Feb 23 11:06:06 You think I do not already Feb 23 11:06:58 I don't know... there's always so much going on, so much strain of the damned nightmares Feb 23 11:07:21 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:07:29 I'd be quite pleased for them to just go away Feb 23 11:07:59 Me too. So your nights are only broken by the urgent need to have me Feb 23 11:08:09 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:08:11 That'd be lovely Feb 23 11:08:18 * MollyK nods Feb 23 11:08:22 It really would Feb 23 11:08:46 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink Feb 23 11:09:43 What do you reckon... will she turn, just go forward... or nothing at all? Feb 23 11:10:41 * MollyK thinks about it Feb 23 11:10:54 I don't think she will stay still Feb 23 11:13:48 What about you, my love? Feb 23 11:14:15 No, that'd be the most surprising outcome Feb 23 11:14:23 * MollyK nods Feb 23 11:14:54 I need to try all the mirrors tomorrow, we're far away Feb 23 11:15:23 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:15:39 Yes... thats a good idea Feb 23 11:17:41 Mmhmm. They'll all be wondering, and Edward will probably appreciate your dream! Feb 23 11:17:53 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:18:04 See if you can setup a time to speak to him please? Feb 23 11:18:39 I'll do that when you go up. Did you know that the maid who ate the pumpernickel bread was a Friendly Maid? Feb 23 11:19:02 Was she? Feb 23 11:19:42 * MollyK nods Feb 23 11:19:56 Gabi Feb 23 11:20:20 Ah... She was Edwards friendly maid Feb 23 11:20:40 Well she definitely wasn't yours or Your Father's! Feb 23 11:21:15 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:21:17 quite Feb 23 11:23:07 I fell asleep before Inga finished telling me, but I'm curious about it Feb 23 11:23:15 Why? Feb 23 11:23:35 What sort of illness did she have? What happened to her? Feb 23 11:24:31 I don't know really... might be worth asking mother Feb 23 11:24:45 * MollyK nods Feb 23 11:24:58 I will, you know how I am with these things Feb 23 11:25:46 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:27:28 You didn't think I meant I was curious about what being a friendly maid to Edward was like?! Feb 23 11:28:02 Well... you are a curious person Feb 23 11:28:13 * MollyK wrinkles her nose again Feb 23 11:28:20 Never with Edward! Feb 23 11:28:51 * Morgan laughs Feb 23 11:28:57 Even though you gossip with Mina... Feb 23 11:29:30 Hmmm... you have a good point Feb 23 11:30:29 He is good with women though, I can't imagine him being flustered and bashful at it! Feb 23 11:31:06 well... in my dream, he met Inga and was quite... flirty and forward Feb 23 11:31:39 * MollyK nods, giggling Feb 23 11:31:43 Oh dear lord! Feb 23 11:32:24 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:32:28 Yes, quite Feb 23 11:32:33 Pass me the pipe please, I would get rid of the imagine of Inga servicing your brother! Feb 23 11:32:40 Image* Feb 23 11:32:52 * Morgan hands it to her Feb 23 11:33:20 * MollyK takes a draw on it before settling again, exhaling slowly Feb 23 11:34:06 That's better. I can just think of my doing that for you instead! Feb 23 11:34:22 * Morgan nods, checking the time Feb 23 11:34:34 *it's ten past ten* Feb 23 11:35:49 Pumpernickel bread shouldn't make anyone sick... and even if it was food poisoning, that wouldn't last from the Shadowfayre until March when you took the dresses... Feb 23 11:36:36 No... but... if -I- stole the Schattenmanns food, I wouldn't expect to be healthy... Feb 23 11:37:37 * MollyK smiles "he must really like bread!" *this reminds him of Jana, her wish for her Vati to trade bread rolls with Mister Mann for enough Schwarzen wood to build a ship* Feb 23 11:38:01 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:38:36 In the dreams... Jana has asked me to trade pumpernickel bread rolls with 'Mister Mann' for wood from the Schwartzenwald to build a ship Feb 23 11:39:24 * MollyK smiles, but the expression is bitter sweet "in all the dreams I've seen her in, she's just so... vibrant" Feb 23 11:40:53 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:40:56 Yes... she is Feb 23 11:41:57 * MollyK nods Feb 23 11:42:05 Is it time for you to go? Feb 23 11:42:31 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:42:46 I'm going to get a few things from the hold... I may as well be doing something useful while we wait Feb 23 11:44:08 * MollyK nods, sitting up Feb 23 11:44:13 Alright, my love Feb 23 11:44:25 * Morgan kisses her temple before getting up Feb 23 11:44:34 * MollyK smiles at it Feb 23 11:44:42 Are you taking the tobacco? Feb 23 11:44:58 No... but I'm not sure you should have any more Feb 23 11:45:07 * MollyK smiles Feb 23 11:45:30 In case I start imagining you as my Shadow King? Feb 23 11:45:37 Spanking* Feb 23 11:45:44 Something like... Feb 23 11:46:01 Oh, it's far too late for that anyway! Feb 23 11:47:10 * Morgan nods, getting up Feb 23 11:47:16 I'll see you later my love Feb 23 11:47:34 Yes you will. Wake me if you wish Feb 23 11:47:46 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:47:49 Alright love Feb 23 11:48:18 *he finds what he wants in the hold, the chickens and goats asleep* Feb 23 11:48:41 * Morgan takes it up on deck Feb 23 11:50:30 *it's dark, a couple of lanterns remain. HH is up there already* Feb 23 11:50:34 * MollyK is now known as HH Feb 23 11:50:51 Hey man, wasn't sure you'd be able t' tear yerself away! Feb 23 11:51:21 * Morgan nods, setting his things down on a barrel Feb 23 11:52:26 Yeah... she's busy contemplating a new festival where the queen is spanked once for each full moon and everyone has to count each spank, then rub her bottom for good luck... Feb 23 11:53:47 * HH laughs "she's had a fuck ton of th' tobacco, right?" Feb 23 11:54:25 More than usual, yes... Feb 23 11:54:43 * HH nods "she'll be grand when she comes down from it" Feb 23 11:55:14 * Morgan nods Feb 23 11:55:24 At least she's not hurting so much right now Feb 23 11:56:25 B'cause Zareen's gone? Feb 23 11:57:54 Mostly Amir... she wasn't happy to see Amir... Feb 23 12:00:10 Prolly jus' adjustin', man Feb 23 12:01:01 * Morgan looks skeptical Feb 23 12:02:08 * HH nods "I know. But we gotta see what shakes out" Feb 23 12:02:32 * Morgan nods, sanding a piece of wood Feb 23 12:02:36 Yeah. Feb 23 12:03:59 How -you- doin'? Feb 23 12:05:49 I miss her. I'm angry at myself. Feb 23 12:05:57 Why? Feb 23 12:06:42 Because she's gone because I brought her here Feb 23 12:06:57 * HH shakes his head Feb 23 12:07:11 What sorta life was it in that sandy hell hole, man? Feb 23 12:07:45 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:09:24 We got her out... we could've kept her safe... but it was her choice. Feb 23 12:21:40 She knew the risks, man. She made th' choice, not you. Feb 23 12:22:30 Yeah, I know Feb 23 12:24:09 You couldn'ta known which way it would go Feb 23 12:24:27 We all made the choice to fight... we still grieve those we lost... Feb 23 12:24:38 * HH nods Feb 23 12:25:10 That's what bein' alive is, lovin' and feelin' the loss Feb 23 12:26:05 * Morgan nods, looking up at the stars Feb 23 12:27:29 Y' don't need t' be up here, man Feb 23 12:28:49 Nor do you... but I need to know Feb 23 12:29:03 * HH nods Feb 23 12:29:22 Lil bird tells me y' had a long ol' chat earlier Feb 23 12:29:32 Oh? Feb 23 12:30:21 Was tellin' me y' dreamt about some lassie when y' were at the Academy, and she'd asked if it was a boy Feb 23 12:31:17 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:31:22 Yes, she did Feb 23 12:31:46 Figured mebbie it was Mina, but I kept m' trap shut Feb 23 12:32:05 I see Feb 23 12:32:42 Figured y' might be keepin' it quiet Feb 23 12:33:38 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:33:41 That'd make sense Feb 23 12:34:10 Hear she tol' th' thing about Potts Feb 23 12:34:19 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:34:32 aye. How you feel about that? Feb 23 12:34:45 Bit weird, ain't it? Feb 23 12:35:55 I suppose so... would you think that if it were someone else? Feb 23 12:36:56 Probably not.My first thought was "why would Potts an' Greta be together in one o' the threads?" Feb 23 12:37:21 Chances are its just a dream... her brain trying to sort out things Feb 23 12:38:02 * HH nods. "no doubt, jus' so used to yer weird dreams!" Feb 23 12:38:57 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:39:50 You uncomfortable we were talking about that? Feb 23 12:40:40 Nope. Bit confusing that -Inga- dreamt it, but y' gotta admit it's kinda hot Feb 23 12:41:28 If you can separate the who... yes, it did sound quite erotic Feb 23 12:41:47 * HH nods Feb 23 12:42:23 Make a good book! Wouldn't wanna ackshully do it Feb 23 12:44:17 No? Feb 23 12:44:49 I don' wanna be with anyone else, or let Inga do it Feb 23 12:45:22 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:45:24 good Feb 23 12:45:45 * HH watches him "y' thought I would?" Feb 23 12:46:07 * Morgan snorts Feb 23 12:46:16 nope Feb 23 12:46:26 * HH nods slowly Feb 23 12:47:10 Alright... I know I gotta bit of an 'istory, but I was just kickin' my heels Feb 23 12:48:41 * Morgan stops what he's doing, watching his friend closely Feb 23 12:49:18 Why are you justifying yourself? Feb 23 12:50:56 Dunno. Guess I got to thinkin' about you turnin' down the hospitality hand job. Ne'er really thought y' were prob'ly disappointed in my sexshul escapades Feb 23 12:51:54 No... no man, I've never been disappointed in you. Feb 23 12:52:23 Y' jus' didn't get why I'd do it? Feb 23 12:53:02 I figured it felt good and was fun. Feb 23 12:53:15 * HH nods Feb 23 12:54:22 It was. Jus' hangin' out with the camp girl or in th' brothel, playin' around an flirtin'... made a nice change from killing people or waiting for yer friends to die Feb 23 12:54:39 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:54:51 See... I've never been good with girls Feb 23 12:55:08 I'da taught y', man Feb 23 12:55:44 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 12:57:21 I guess now y've seen what I'm like in a brothel an' had a go a' that yerself, it might make more sense? Feb 23 12:57:31 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:57:39 Aye. Feb 23 12:57:58 Way, way better with Inga though Feb 23 12:58:10 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:58:17 Its fairly obvious Feb 23 12:58:23 * HH nods Feb 23 12:58:34 I'm glad I waited t' go all th' way Feb 23 12:58:52 * Morgan nods Feb 23 12:59:25 Glad she did too. Heinrich didn' deserve it Feb 23 13:00:07 No. He didn't. Feb 23 13:00:54 She says she tol' ya her first rubbyrub experience Feb 23 13:00:59 * HH smiles Feb 23 13:01:12 Not in detail of course... Feb 23 13:01:21 She's gettin' really confident with you Feb 23 13:01:41 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:01:48 Likewise, surprisingly Feb 23 13:02:43 * HH nods "it's good. She warned me about it b'fore she first did it to me. Made her laugh that I'd gone an' trimmed it all short, jus' incase Feb 23 13:03:44 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:03:56 It was difficult to avoid wincing Feb 23 13:04:36 * HH nods "Told 'er I'd tell 'er when to stop too, b'cause I wasn' lookin' forward to tha'!" Feb 23 13:04:56 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:05:08 Its... -deeply- frustrating Feb 23 13:05:35 Don' think it's e'er happened to me Feb 23 13:06:23 Happened once with Dietlinde... its happened bloody hundreds of times with the dreams since, mind Feb 23 13:06:58 Jus' inexperience, or got interrupted by act of child? Feb 23 13:07:44 First time she'd ever done it, she got nervous Feb 23 13:08:03 Aww, poor thing Feb 23 13:08:37 * Morgan nods, starting his sanding again Feb 23 13:09:05 From the moment you saw Inga, I knew there would never be anyone else you'd want Feb 23 13:09:53 * HH sighs Feb 23 13:09:55 Yeah Feb 23 13:10:14 That bothers you? Feb 23 13:10:41 I don't, twenty seven outta twenty eight days. Feb 23 13:11:42 I hear that it makes no odd on the twenty eighth either Feb 23 13:12:00 Not sure whatcha mean? Feb 23 13:12:43 Might have heard it doesn't put you off... Feb 23 13:13:05 Wha', in swivin' Inga? Feb 23 13:15:03 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:16:52 Definitely doesn' put me off, but I gotta try an' focus so my mind don't wander, y' know? Feb 23 13:17:02 Oh? Feb 23 13:17:13 Sure y' wanna ask that? Feb 23 13:17:27 No, but I don't have much else to do... Feb 23 13:17:57 The draw's strong, man. Don't want my mind on yer apples, not mine. Feb 23 13:18:23 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:18:31 Ah... I thought you meant a different day Feb 23 13:18:48 * HH grimaces Feb 23 13:18:51 Shit. Feb 23 13:19:41 Sorry man, thought y' were followin' the topic o' fancying other women Feb 23 13:20:36 No, I wasn't... no matter Feb 23 13:22:41 Y' mean when I'm getting m' Red Badge O' Courage? Feb 23 13:23:00 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:25:17 Yep, doesn't bother me. Encountered it a few times in camp, an' it's no big deal. Chuck a towel down, clean up after. Helps Inga's crampin', but more than tha' it makes her feel happier. Feb 23 13:27:06 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:28:36 Bit o' a rare thing to do, from what I've heard from other men, but I swear that summat about it makes it more intense for 'er Feb 23 13:29:37 Really? Not sure Molly could handle more intense Feb 23 13:30:07 * HH laughs Feb 23 13:30:22 Worst thing is, I know tha' ain't just boastin' Feb 23 13:30:53 * Morgan blushes Feb 23 13:31:02 Ah, yeah... I forget that sometimes Feb 23 13:32:51 * HH nods Feb 23 13:34:08 The 'erbs meant it's nothing like it was when we first got married, an' we're not back to normal yet. Guess it's different f' me, growin' up with older sisters Feb 23 13:34:39 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:34:50 Definitely something I got sheltered from, even with Dietlinde Feb 23 13:35:32 * HH nods Feb 23 13:35:46 Told Inga early on there was no need f' that Feb 23 13:36:45 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:37:47 Unnerstandable f' you to not be into it, no sisters, havin' it kept private, an' then the cast Feb 23 13:38:27 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:39:47 Molly askin' for it? Feb 23 13:40:25 No... just something I heard Feb 23 13:41:00 * HH smiles "tellin' tales, was she?" Feb 23 13:41:24 She was, but not to me Feb 23 13:42:15 * HH nods Feb 23 13:42:49 I'm not bothered you know 'bout it Feb 23 13:43:03 She might be... Molly didn't tell me Feb 23 13:44:24 * HH shrugs "doubt it" Feb 23 13:44:53 * Morgan nods slightly Feb 23 13:45:05 Its... amazing how confident she is with me now Feb 23 13:45:33 * HH nods Feb 23 13:45:54 Tha's more like she is with me an' the girls Feb 23 13:47:04 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:48:30 * HH grins "she's made a lotta progress since the early days, man." Feb 23 13:49:24 * Morgan nods Feb 23 13:49:52 Yeah. That much is obvious Feb 23 13:49:58 * HH nods Feb 23 13:50:39 She was like this cute lil ball o' sexual repression an' lust at th' same time Feb 23 13:51:27 Now its just the lust? Feb 23 13:51:47 * HH nods "After the other night, yep" Feb 23 13:52:51 Other night? Feb 23 13:55:41 After th' brothel when she played a solo on the fiddle for me Feb 23 13:56:06 Ah... Good. Feb 23 13:56:45 * HH nods Feb 23 13:57:20 Last little thing she was still unsure about. Now I can barely get my placket redone before she's pulling at it again! Feb 23 13:57:50 * Morgan blushes Feb 23 13:57:56 I'm glad she's reached that point Feb 23 13:58:44 * HH nods Feb 23 13:59:09 It's always been awesome, but it's nice it's all on th' table now Feb 23 13:59:29 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:00:22 Good. Feb 23 14:01:34 Mebbie not quite s' much on th' table as you an Molly at Edward's though! Feb 23 14:01:47 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:02:04 My father was quite annoyed that the maids had missed prints on the desk... Feb 23 14:02:40 * HH laughs Feb 23 14:02:58 Least it was prints an' not splatters Feb 23 14:03:05 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:03:14 True. God knows how I'd have explained that away Feb 23 14:03:47 Woulda died if he'd stuck his finger in it thinkin' it was milk Feb 23 14:04:04 * Morgan laughs suddenly Feb 23 14:04:09 I'd almost forgotten about that Feb 23 14:04:23 Coulda been paint, man Feb 23 14:04:27 * HH grins Feb 23 14:06:38 * Morgan nods, holding out a piece of wood Feb 23 14:06:40 Weird as hell Feb 23 14:07:53 * HH takes it Feb 23 14:07:58 Funny as fuck Feb 23 14:08:40 * Morgan nods, going back to working on another piece Feb 23 14:09:06 * HH chuckles Feb 23 14:09:32 Would be scary as shit. Bad enough th' first time, an' I knew what was comin' then Feb 23 14:09:51 Surprised the fuck out of me the first time Feb 23 14:10:04 Did y' think y'd broken it? Feb 23 14:10:16 Little bit Feb 23 14:10:46 I remember thinkin' "well this is gonna be a pain in the ass each time" Feb 23 14:11:05 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:12:12 Least I'd already 'ad the full birds an' bees by then Feb 23 14:12:46 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:12:50 Must've been useful Feb 23 14:14:28 * HH nods "Da thought you'd come back from th' 'Cademy with half-baked ideas an' it was better t' nip it in th' bud an' tell me e'erything. Took me out huntin' rabbits so we wouldn' get overheard" Feb 23 14:16:51 I always kinda wished he'd told me Feb 23 14:17:31 * HH grins "Yeah, woulda made sense, but I guess 'e figured yer Da would!" Feb 23 14:18:40 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:19:37 Problem is even now my father doesn't have much of a clue Feb 23 14:20:18 Nobles, man. It's all missionary in yer nightgowns b'fore going back t' yer own room til next week Feb 23 14:22:12 Yeah... think I'll pass on that Feb 23 14:23:03 * HH nods Feb 23 14:23:18 Tha' ship's long sailed for you, man Feb 23 14:23:33 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:23:36 Oh yeah, definitely Feb 23 14:25:17 *he watches the stars a minute* He was smart as fuck. Seein' th' rabbits at it made a good startin' point for what swivin' was, then once he'd shot a couple we could compare their bits. Tha' led into what yer dingaling does, what y' gonna wanna do with it, how t' hide the evidence so my Ma didn' know... Feb 23 14:25:53 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:26:18 He'd have adored Inga Feb 23 14:26:27 * HH nods Feb 23 14:26:49 Damn right. Woulda said she was perfect for me Feb 23 14:28:23 Thats because she is Feb 23 14:29:56 Woulda been proud I'd waited. Tha' was a big deal, wait til yer married, or at th' very least til y've got a date fixed with th' priest. Did tell me tha' when I was old enough I'd wanna be sure I remembered that a gentleman always lets th' lady go first *he grins* Feb 23 14:30:31 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:32:08 Was thorough. Then he says "Y' got any more questions, come t' me, okay? Boys'll repeat any ol' tripe like it's gospel, but I'll ne'er lie, no matter what" Feb 23 14:32:34 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:33:03 I struggled a bit during the war reconciling not lying with what we had to do Feb 23 14:33:18 * HH nods Feb 23 14:33:30 Yeah, remember y' lookin' uneasy a lot Feb 23 14:34:57 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:35:41 I think its different, though... like telling that man in Avalon I was common born... it wasn't... important. Feb 23 14:36:11 Yeah. I jus' thought o' it as playin' pretend Feb 23 14:36:25 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:37:00 Sometimes y' gotta do what y' gotta do Feb 23 14:37:09 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:37:16 exactly. Feb 23 14:38:20 * HH looks over the wood "what am I doin' with this?" Feb 23 14:39:24 Hmm? Feb 23 14:41:01 * HH waves the wood Feb 23 14:41:11 Oh... hold it up a bit Feb 23 14:41:21 * HH does so Feb 23 14:41:57 perfect Feb 23 14:42:03 * Morgan goes back to sanding Feb 23 14:43:16 * HH just stays there Feb 23 14:43:24 * Morgan starts smirking Feb 23 14:43:30 Shit... no, I can't keep it up Feb 23 14:43:50 Poor Molly. Feb 23 14:44:26 * Morgan eyes him for a moment before starting to laugh Feb 23 14:44:34 * HH laughs too Feb 23 14:44:53 Why am I 'olding yer wood? Feb 23 14:45:14 Alright, don't be angry... but... I just wanted to see if I could get you to do it and how long for... Feb 23 14:45:22 * HH laughs Feb 23 14:45:36 I'da probably asked after an hour Feb 23 14:45:52 Really? You didn't last time Feb 23 14:47:04 Oh yeah... didn't notice Feb 23 14:47:34 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:47:40 Its just an offcut Feb 23 14:49:09 * HH nods, still not putting it down Feb 23 14:49:32 So wha' did you get about th' birds an' bees? Feb 23 14:50:45 To start with it wasn't far off the 'Theus is watching, keep your hands off' to start with. After that it was a special sort of cuddle... Feb 23 14:51:33 * HH laughs raucously Feb 23 14:52:05 Keep yer hands off?! Did yer Da not go through puberty like th' rest o' us?! Feb 23 14:52:33 Fairly sure he's going through it now actually Feb 23 14:52:41 * HH sniggers Feb 23 14:52:44 Oh aye? Feb 23 14:53:30 I -think- he shares a bed with mother every night now... and you recall catching them kissing like teenagers in Graben Feb 23 14:55:08 * HH giggles "oh yeah! Man that was awkward!" Feb 23 14:55:21 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:55:25 You're telling me Feb 23 14:55:46 Mebbie he'll end up like you! Feb 23 14:56:15 As much chance of that as you ending up like I was Feb 23 14:58:11 Ne'er gon' happen. Da definitely shoulda given you the rabbit chat Feb 23 14:58:22 * Morgan nods Feb 23 14:58:52 * Morgan looks closely at the wood he's been working before looking skyward thoughtfully Feb 23 14:59:59 Tell me y' figured it out before y' got married?! *he laughs* Feb 23 15:01:20 Very... rarely... Feb 23 15:02:06 Hang on, yer talkin' bout the solo shuffle, not the special cuddle? Feb 23 15:02:13 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:02:41 * HH nods slowly Feb 23 15:03:38 Would'na thought that was you pair's sorta thing. Figure y' weren't far off the nightgowns stuff, Saint Morgan Feb 23 15:05:02 not... exactly... more often than you might imagine Feb 23 15:05:47 Guess if yer avoiding sailing the scarlet seas y' gotta take out yer own row boat quite a bit Feb 23 15:06:37 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 23 15:06:40 No, not really Feb 23 15:07:09 I don't really know whatcha mean then Feb 23 15:08:17 Its just not something I did much at all Feb 23 15:10:02 * HH nods "Remember Rosie sayin' much th' same once. If it wasn' with a lassie, it wasn' worth th' effort" Feb 23 15:10:40 * Morgan nods, rubbing at his nose Feb 23 15:10:45 We're quite alike Feb 23 15:10:52 * HH nods Feb 23 15:11:06 Because he's th' back up dick Feb 23 15:11:47 We're both like one of our ancestors apparently Feb 23 15:12:56 Yeah. Yer Great great granda is his great granda, or summat, right? Feb 23 15:13:16 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:13:17 Indeed Feb 23 15:13:46 Maybe he didn't go for choking the chook either Feb 23 15:14:06 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:14:10 maybe Feb 23 15:14:55 Reck'n I'll do th' rabbit chat like my Da. Could include yer sons if y' need Feb 23 15:15:08 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:15:30 I'm working on following Holzheims advice in that... planting a special seed, et cetera Feb 23 15:15:40 * HH nods Feb 23 15:16:06 I was eleven when I got it, so still a few years e'en for Varick yet Feb 23 15:16:20 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:16:34 Ivan made mention of wet dreams, so... that'll be fun to explain properly Feb 23 15:16:43 * HH chuckles Feb 23 15:16:57 Now tha's a real pain in the ass! Feb 23 15:17:41 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 15:17:49 Better than shitting the bed Feb 23 15:18:03 How many times you shit the bed?! Feb 23 15:19:13 One of the boys at the academy did... heard about it for weeks... no-one mentioned wet dreams though... Feb 23 15:19:42 They were all already... *he makes the gesture Inga had done earlier* Feb 23 15:20:14 I suppose so Feb 23 15:20:43 Pull th' plug an' the sink don't overflow, see? Feb 23 15:22:56 Or flood the room and into the hallway... Feb 23 15:23:31 * HH sniggers Feb 23 15:23:45 Ready t' get licked off th' floor! Feb 23 15:24:42 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:24:46 Exactly Feb 23 15:26:15 * HH nods "y' wanna explain that to 'im by the time he's ten, t' be safe" Feb 23 15:27:06 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:27:12 Aye, thats a good idea Feb 23 15:27:21 Don't think rabbits will help with that Feb 23 15:27:38 Nope, don't think so Feb 23 15:28:14 Least th' girls won't be our issue to deal with! Feb 23 15:29:08 No... I suppose not Feb 23 15:30:43 Let their Ma's deal with that. At least our girls won't give 'em dumb advice like Molly got! Feb 23 15:50:40 Oreoislea! Feb 23 15:51:04 * Morgan nods Feb 23 15:51:06 true Feb 23 15:51:21 On th' plus side, man, it set the bar real low for you! Feb 23 15:51:47 Anything more than 'keep your hands to yourself' is an improvement Feb 23 15:51:55 * HH laughs Feb 23 15:52:09 Y' find out which brother got hit with th' spoon for it yet? Feb 23 15:52:49 I have actually, by accident Feb 23 15:52:58 It's gotta be Pete Feb 23 15:53:47 It'd be remiss of me to say *he's shaking his head as he says that* Feb 23 15:54:52 * HH grins Feb 23 15:55:08 Yeah, best not. How'dya find out? Feb 23 15:57:45 We were talking and she got a bit carried away and blurted it out Feb 23 15:59:54 Oh aye? Sounds like fun! Feb 23 16:01:04 I'm trying very hard to be less closed off... Feb 23 16:02:25 She coaxing y' out o' your shell? Feb 23 16:02:52 Her... Inga too, actually... Stef.... Feb 23 16:02:58 * HH nods Feb 23 16:03:28 Nothin' wrong with being a healthy red-blooded man, man Feb 23 16:05:00 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 16:05:02 I suppose Feb 23 16:06:52 Have a theory on tha', bit like th' one that the ladies get the extra pleasure b'cause if not they wouldn't give us babies... Feb 23 16:07:23 right... Feb 23 16:08:41 If a man's not having the old Marital Congress or the solo shuffle, the wet dreams come back. 'S like the body wants it gone, right? Feb 23 16:09:22 Sounds reasonable Feb 23 16:09:54 So that stands t' reason tha' there's a good reason to dump th' old cargo an' get a fresh one Feb 23 16:10:07 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:10:16 Yeah... that'd make sense Feb 23 16:10:39 An' if -that- matters, then it's a good thing f' the body to do either o' the above, see? Feb 23 16:11:13 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:11:15 aye... Feb 23 16:11:52 Annnnnnnd... if Theus made our bodies in his image, tha' means our bodies are a perfect design Feb 23 16:12:15 Bit of a reach... Feb 23 16:12:24 * HH shrugs Feb 23 16:12:30 Works for me, man Feb 23 16:13:16 dwarves Feb 23 16:13:26 What? Feb 23 16:13:37 If we're made in His image... explain dwarves Feb 23 16:14:39 Humans, you plank. Humans are made in his image. Otherwise he'd be like a camel-bird-dog-spider too Feb 23 16:15:11 Dwarves are humans... just teeny tiny ones... is Theus a dwarf every seventh Thursday? Feb 23 16:15:36 I guess so. Do dwarves have cocks? Feb 23 16:16:03 Gotta have, otherwise there'd be none left right? Feb 23 16:16:21 Like, proportional cocks, or regular cocks? Feb 23 16:16:53 * HH grins "why am I askin' you, you wouldn't know the difference anyhow!" Feb 23 16:19:51 Would I not? Feb 23 16:20:33 A proportion dwarf cock and yers would be about th' same size Feb 23 16:21:10 * Morgan looks at him for a moment before shaking his head slightly Feb 23 16:22:26 * HH grins Feb 23 16:22:57 Anyway... that's what I believe about Theus an' the solo shuffle. As for ladies doing it... well, we gotta get a glimpse o' paradise sometimes, right? *he grins* Feb 23 16:23:12 * Morgan laughs Feb 23 16:23:46 What do you reckon she'll do tonight? Feb 23 16:24:40 Anything I as-... the ship, yeah? Feb 23 16:25:01 Yes, the ship Feb 23 16:26:24 * HH shakes his head "havn' a clue. She's yer girl, whadda you reckon?" Feb 23 16:27:22 You're not gonn' freak out again are you? Feb 23 16:28:41 Nah, I think I'm good Feb 23 16:28:46 * Morgan nods Feb 23 16:28:55 I won't be the least bit surprised if she turns and heads for Capperlucia Feb 23 16:29:19 Wish she'd 'urry up! Feb 23 16:29:34 You don't need to be up here man Feb 23 16:31:47 I jus' wanna know is all. 'Sides, you might freak out Feb 23 16:32:25 Got the rest of you to think about, should keep me occupied Feb 23 16:33:29 * HH nods Feb 23 16:33:44 Molly gon' t' bed? Feb 23 16:34:09 Think she was going to Feb 23 16:36:21 * HH nods. Sorgi joins them about ten minutes before midnight, which is good timing because he is there when they feel the slightest pull of the prow clockwise Feb 23 16:36:37 Uhhh did th' earth move for you? Feb 23 16:37:20 * Morgan nods, putting down his woodwork and looking up, staring at the stars Feb 23 16:38:49 *they are definitely very slowly turning south. It's gradual, over the course of half an hour, slow enough that if you weren't paying full attention you might not easily realise* Feb 23 16:39:15 * Morgan tries to get a fix on the time Feb 23 16:39:50 * HH and Sorgi have been quiet. It's about half past twelve, give or take a minute or two Feb 23 16:40:31 $Go look at the anchor chain, reckon any minute know you're going to see we're dragging it$ Feb 23 16:40:51 * HH goes. Sorgi takes out his compass Feb 23 16:41:18 S: That's south-south-west, m'lord, just as she should be Feb 23 16:41:35 * Morgan nods, watching HeinzHarold Feb 23 16:42:13 *he can gently feel it when they start to move forward, the air feels a little less still* Feb 23 16:42:22 Yep, we are Feb 23 16:43:11 * Morgan nods, looking at Sorgi Feb 23 16:43:16 That rather answers that Feb 23 16:43:23 *Sorgi takes a look around* Now what, m'lord? Feb 23 16:43:47 The question right now is what -can- we do? Feb 23 16:44:14 S: Absolutely Nothing except raise the anchor and trust her Feb 23 16:44:48 Then... if you're willing, I would suggest we do that and see what she does Feb 23 16:45:32 *Sorgi nods* I'll round up some of the more steady men Feb 23 16:46:10 Hang on... trust -her-? I thought this was an act of god Feb 23 16:46:33 S: I'm not fool enough to think you believed me Feb 23 16:47:03 No... but that is your belief and I respect that Feb 23 16:47:58 *Sorgi nods, and goes below* Feb 23 16:48:19 Good chance we're about to shit our pants? Feb 23 16:48:49 * Morgan nods, putting his hand against the main mast Feb 23 16:49:09 Oh yeah... frankly, the implications are unsettling even me Feb 23 16:49:32 Like, why are y' even payin' a crew if she can sail herself? Feb 23 16:49:57 No... like... *he looks around* it means she's aware man... Feb 23 16:50:13 * HH clearly hasn't thought of this Feb 23 16:50:17 Oh fuck. Feb 23 16:50:38 * Morgan nods, taking out his flask and taking a mouthful before passing it wordlessly to HeinzHarold Feb 23 16:50:57 * HH drinks a mouthful, pauses, then drinks another Feb 23 16:51:24 Man... of all the weird fuckin' shit we've ended up in, this is th' fucking peak! Feb 23 16:51:59 No, I think the monks that burned down to Schwarzenwald wood was weirder. Feb 23 16:52:21 Nope. Yer wrong Feb 23 16:52:41 * Morgan looks up at the mast Feb 23 16:52:58 Why do we defend our ships against disrespect? Feb 23 16:53:24 Because when yer at sea, she's basically yer fuckin' Ma Feb 23 16:54:24 * Morgan nods, still looking up Feb 23 16:54:50 She keeps you safe, she keeps you warm, she takes you where you need to be... Feb 23 16:55:22 Yeah... *he takes another mouthful* Feb 23 16:55:45 [My love... is it the tobacco, or are we moving?] Feb 23 16:55:56 [we're moving. She turned] Feb 23 16:56:26 Could probably plonk you in a rowboat but it'll take a few days to get back to land... Feb 23 16:56:48 [uhhhh... right. Okay. Shall I come up?] Feb 23 16:56:57 [If you feel the need to] Feb 23 16:57:09 [you do not need me?] Feb 23 16:57:21 Don' be offended man, but fuck off Feb 23 16:57:32 [Might need you to come soothe HeinzHarold] Feb 23 16:57:42 I'm offering you a way out, thats all Feb 23 16:58:03 [Alright, I'll put something on over what I'm wearing!] Feb 23 16:58:31 I'm okay, just... my world is on this ship. Feb 23 16:59:07 I know. Mine too, including you and yours. Feb 23 16:59:29 * HH nods, drinking another mouthful before handing it back Feb 23 16:59:42 * Morgan sips it before doing it up and putting it away Feb 23 16:59:45 We can't stop her... Feb 23 17:00:11 Not that I can see, no... Feb 23 17:00:46 So we may as well raise th' anchor an' get it over with Feb 23 17:00:59 * Morgan nods Feb 23 17:01:01 I think so Feb 23 17:02:15 * HH nods. Crew start to come up, so HH doesn't notice the boot steps of Molly arriving behind him before he says "When I said ladies going solo was sexy as fuck, I didn' mean like this, man!" Feb 23 17:03:06 * Morgan chuckles Feb 23 17:03:10 *Molly blushes hard. It's semi-dark, but she has her own lantern that illuminates the flushing* Feb 23 17:03:37 Sorry love... *he looks at HeinzHarold* Do you need to go be with Inga? Feb 23 17:04:14 Y' know I won't fall for that "Uh oh, look who's behind you" thing, right? Feb 23 17:04:53 * Morgan watches him patiently Feb 23 17:05:10 When she taps you on the shoulder, try not to shit yourself, alright? Feb 23 17:06:14 *Molly moves stealthily, whispering something in his ear, which makes him jump and also look a bit shocked. She giggles* M: Varick would tell you it's sung, not shit. Feb 23 17:06:18 Dung* Feb 23 17:07:06 * Morgan watches him Feb 23 17:07:14 As I said... do you need to be with your wife? Feb 23 17:07:50 * HH shakes his head "And wake her?! A self-sailing ship would be th' least o' my problems!" He grins Feb 23 17:08:53 * Morgan nods, still watching him seriously Feb 23 17:08:57 *Sorgi is talking to the men and also Claudia, explaining that they want to raise the anchor and see how she goes* Feb 23 17:09:10 I wasn't joking about getting you off the ship... Feb 23 17:09:24 I'm not fuckin' leavin', okay? Feb 23 17:10:14 * Morgan nods slightly Feb 23 17:10:28 Alright, go get ready to lift the anchor, I'll be there in a moment Feb 23 17:10:37 *Molly gently puts a hand on Heinzharold's arm, speaking softly* Heinzharold... do you need a cuddle? Feb 23 17:10:55 * HH looks at Morgan "that okay with you?" Feb 23 17:14:07 Don't be stupid, of course it is Feb 23 17:15:30 * HH picks her up as if she weighs almost nothing, hugging her with his forehead against her neck. She watches Morgan over his shoulder, smiling but puzzled Feb 23 17:16:17 [he's freaked out] Feb 23 17:17:18 *she hugs HH back tightly* It's alright, sweetheart, I know it's weird, but it's going to be alright... Feb 23 17:17:48 [it's unsettling, I know] Feb 23 17:18:19 * HH noticeably breathes in deeply before relaxing Feb 23 17:18:21 * Morgan nods Feb 23 17:18:58 * HH gently sets her down "Alright, let's do this" Feb 23 17:20:04 * HH strides off to join the others, going to stand with Claudia Feb 23 17:20:12 * HH is now known as Molly Feb 23 17:20:24 I must just smell really good? *she smiles* Feb 23 17:21:00 * Morgan nods, watching where HeinzHarold went Feb 23 17:21:10 *HH looks okay* Feb 23 17:21:17 Are you alright, my love? Feb 23 17:21:17 I think he'll be alright Feb 23 17:21:38 * Morgan looks at her, looking slightly unfocussed, distracted Feb 23 17:22:09 Yeah. We're gonn' raise the anchor, see wha' she does Feb 23 17:22:15 * Molly comes to take his hand "do you need help?" Feb 23 17:22:58 * Morgan shrugs Feb 23 17:23:13 Later. Crew need me to not be freaking out Feb 23 17:24:12 [magic? Take the edge off?] Feb 23 17:24:24 * Morgan nods slightly Feb 23 17:25:06 *his neck prickles. His muscle tension drops, the adrenaline drops, he can think clearer, his heart stops pounding* Feb 23 17:25:27 * Morgan nods again Feb 23 17:25:30 Thank you love Feb 23 17:25:51 * Molly nods "any time" Feb 23 17:25:59 I need to go help Feb 23 17:27:05 * Molly nods, letting him go. It takes a lot of them to haul it, and it's very intense sweaty work, but they manage it. The Rose gains speed rapidly Feb 23 17:27:29 *There's a serious air of anxiety from the crew* Feb 23 17:28:56 * Morgan pulls HeinzHarold to one side, speaking quietly Feb 23 17:28:58 * Molly is now known as Sorgi Feb 23 17:29:10 Go and discreetly see if you can alter course Feb 23 17:30:28 Sorgi "Alright men. I want to see if we can manage her pace. Those due on forenoon watch, you are now on middle watch and the other watches will change. Watch, I want more lanterns on deck, let's have her lit up. Dismissed." Feb 23 17:31:38 HH: *he goes to the wheel, turning it but looking like he's lounging against it* Feb 23 17:32:14 *some of the men go below, either for hammocks or lanterns. Sorgi gives the others things to do* Feb 23 17:32:22 * Sorgi is now known as Claudia Feb 23 17:32:28 * Claudia comes to Morgan Feb 23 17:32:36 This is a new level of fucked up Feb 23 17:32:58 So I'm told. I maintain monks made of red burning wood was weirder Feb 23 17:34:03 That's a tough call. You staying up now? Feb 23 17:34:23 * Morgan looks at her Feb 23 17:34:30 I'm out of my depth. I don't know what to do. Feb 23 17:35:01 * Claudia nods Feb 23 17:35:31 I'll be up here if you want to go Feb 23 17:35:49 * Morgan nods, looking up to HeinzHarold Feb 23 17:36:06 We're going to have to run full watches all night aren't we Feb 23 17:37:02 Gut says yes. Won't know for sure until we get some calculations on her speed. Feb 23 17:37:44 * Morgan nods Feb 23 17:37:51 fuck Feb 23 17:38:54 Yep. Right, I'm going to work. Give it fifteen minutes and Sorgi and I will have some answers. Then we work out whether to open the sails and give her her head Feb 23 17:39:28 * Morgan nods Feb 23 17:39:36 Alright. Feb 23 17:40:22 * Claudia does so. Molly is already over with Sorgi, which means he's quite alone Feb 23 17:40:56 * Morgan goes and puts his forehead to the mast Feb 23 17:41:08 You're freaking us out sweetheart. Feb 23 17:41:56 *he feels and hears nothing, just the familiar sound of the Rose cutting the water* Feb 23 17:42:11 * Morgan goes over to HeinzHarold Feb 23 17:42:12 Well? Feb 23 17:42:50 * Claudia is now known as HH Feb 23 17:43:06 Wheel moves, everything seems good Feb 23 17:44:03 Ok, thats good news. Think anyone'd notice if I jumped in a boat and rowed for shore? Feb 23 17:45:05 Your wife, as soon as she was lass-eevee-yus *he grins* Feb 23 17:45:30 * HH glances at him "that means aroused." Feb 23 17:45:46 Thank you Inga Feb 23 17:45:54 * HH chuckles Feb 23 17:45:57 How you feeling? Feb 23 17:46:25 Gone past th' point o' terrified an' into black humour. You? Feb 23 17:46:42 Still somewhere around terrified Feb 23 17:47:47 * HH nods "worse comes to worse, we keep her full lock an' let 'er run in circles all night, then sail in th' day. Sure, deck'll be three inches deep in puke, but we can mop in th' morning Feb 23 17:48:31 Something similar occurred to me. Particularly with the anchor down, it wouldn't be -too- bad. Feb 23 17:48:44 * HH nods Feb 23 17:48:49 Yeah Feb 23 17:49:04 You imagine how scared we'd be if we hadn't already had everything else to deal with? Feb 23 17:49:29 I'd have shit both my pants -and- yers already Feb 23 17:49:40 * Morgan laughs Feb 23 17:50:20 Yeah. This would've been useful in the war... getting chased? We'll just bugger off overnight Feb 23 17:51:07 Yep, y've heard o' the morning advantage, this lassie's got the night time advantage, an' she's really going for it! Feb 23 17:51:51 * Morgan nods Feb 23 17:52:00 [if only we could make me sparkly...] Feb 23 17:52:11 [I beg your pardon?] Feb 23 17:52:40 [when I sing when sparkly, people fall asleep. I could make all the scared sailors sleep] Feb 23 17:53:23 [probably could anyway. No point me speaking to anyone until we have a better idea of what's going on] Feb 23 17:54:31 *it's another ten minutes of calculating, measuring, and plotting before Sorgi and the others come over* Feb 23 17:54:35 * HH is now known as Sorgi Feb 23 17:55:35 Long story short, we're running at a third of her normal pace under decent conditions. Feb 23 17:55:56 So... just shy of half a normal ships pace Feb 23 17:56:12 And we've got no sails. Feb 23 17:56:41 * Morgan nods Feb 23 17:56:55 Alright. What do you propose? Feb 23 17:57:14 Fortune favours the brave, m'lord Feb 23 17:57:31 And you're sure the crew won't throw us overboard for it? Feb 23 17:58:10 And do what, m'lord? They're stuck on her without our leadership then. Feb 23 17:58:33 * Morgan nods Feb 23 17:59:19 We've got steering control... lets get the sails unfurled and see what's what Feb 23 17:59:40 M: Call up the trainee Captains, bring them in with the plan. If there are no respected, competent replacements, they won't risk moving against us. Feb 23 18:00:33 I don't like the idea that our crew would do that. Feb 23 18:00:42 HH grins at Morgan: $sometimes she says the sexiest things, man$ Feb 23 18:01:09 M: Nor I, but they are Eisen, this is supernatural, and they are scared. Feb 23 18:01:24 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:01:58 Alright, lets gather the trainee captains, get them onboard, so to speak. I don't want the crew feeling left out in the cold however Feb 23 18:02:49 Claudia, put word out that we'll have a proper meeting before morning watch in the ballroom. Heinzharold, find the trainees. Feb 23 18:03:11 *they go to deal with this* Feb 23 18:04:24 What can the two of you do in a crisis for this situation? In your own special ways? Feb 23 18:05:03 *Molly is quiet, thinking this over* Feb 23 18:05:54 * Morgan blows out a breath Feb 23 18:06:29 I'm not a lot of use except to light things up realistically... maybe figure out if there's any large creatures ahead... Feb 23 18:17:17 Light could be useful Feb 23 18:17:43 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:17:48 It'll freak the crew out even more Feb 23 18:18:02 [could you freeze the water around the anchor, make it too heavy to drag?] Feb 23 18:18:19 [maybe. It'd be difficult] Feb 23 18:18:21 We'll save it for emergencies Feb 23 18:18:41 I -might- be able to freeze the water round the anchor... maybe. Feb 23 18:19:03 That could be useful too Feb 23 18:19:29 M: I can mostly just put people to sleep, and take the edge of panic Feb 23 18:19:32 Can't guarantee it. Feb 23 18:20:36 * Sorgi nods "let's get the sails down and assess again in a half hour. Are you going below, m'lord?" Feb 23 18:21:08 I was going to offer to work the sails... I'm probably the most comfortable among us in the rigging Feb 23 18:21:40 * Sorgi nods Feb 23 18:21:54 Alright, do you need a few minutes first? Feb 23 18:22:00 please Feb 23 18:22:23 * Sorgi leaves him with Molly Feb 23 18:22:36 * Sorgi sighs Feb 23 18:22:43 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Feb 23 18:23:54 Will you go to bed? Feb 23 18:24:59 I will sleep, so that I am replenished Feb 23 18:25:35 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:25:37 Thats a good idea Feb 23 18:26:03 I don't want to leave you, but as usual circumstances have intervened! Feb 23 18:26:43 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:27:12 I'll be alright love. You need to be rested in case you're needed for Amir or Varick Feb 23 18:27:36 * Molly nods "but you will sleep at some point." Feb 23 18:28:08 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:28:12 Yes, when I can Feb 23 18:28:54 * Molly nods, kissing his cheek. She smells of that sensual perfume he bought her in the Empire "call me, for anything." Feb 23 18:29:11 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:29:14 Alright love Feb 23 18:29:45 * Molly goes below. It's approximately one-ish, as best he can guess Feb 23 18:30:48 * Morgan goes to Sorgi to get his orders Feb 23 18:34:55 *Sorgi gives them to all, and very soon the sails are opened in the dark, something that feels completely against the natural order of things, and the lamp-lit deck glows alone in the sea, no land, no other ships, and out of human control. Miles of sky stretch above, miles of horizon around, and below, miles and miles of frigid black water, down Feb 23 18:34:56 and down inexorably to the bedrock* Feb 23 18:35:35 * Morgan moves through the rigging, constantly talking quietly to the ship Feb 23 18:37:28 *The Rose charges on, keeping her secrets. He knows it's fast. Even trying to rationalise that it just seems fast because it's dark, he knows that's a platitude. Half an hour passes before Sorgi calls him* Feb 23 18:37:34 * Molly is now known as Sorgi Feb 23 18:37:54 * Morgan calls down Feb 23 18:37:59 Aye cap'n? Feb 23 18:38:15 To me please Feb 23 18:38:40 * Morgan drops down the rigging quickly, landing on the deck with a thump Feb 23 18:48:49 * Sorgi speaks quietly "I'm sure you can feel that she's flying along, m'lord" Feb 23 18:49:19 * Morgan nods Feb 23 18:49:21 Aye Feb 23 18:50:55 We're at one and a half of her speed. Feb 23 18:51:24 I'm sorry... we're travelling faster than we normally do? Feb 23 18:51:31 * Sorgi nods Feb 23 18:51:54 One and a half times her -top- speed from the day before yesterday. Feb 23 18:52:09 Holy shit. Feb 23 18:52:29 I don't think ice could stop us, m'lord. Feb 23 18:53:26 She runs a third of a normal ships speed when anchored... encase that in ice... it'd slow us right down at least Feb 23 18:53:41 * Sorgi nods Feb 23 18:57:06 Now, the choice is to fight this and drag it out over more days, or to get there and back and quick as possible like this Feb 23 18:57:51 And what then? Feb 23 18:59:41 Then we will have to decide what to do with her Feb 23 19:00:25 * Morgan puts a hand protectively to the mast Feb 23 19:06:41 Think things over, m'lord Feb 23 19:07:33 * Morgan nods curtly Feb 23 19:08:35 She stopped at four last night, let's see if she does again Feb 23 19:08:51 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:08:56 I reckon she will Feb 23 19:09:27 * Sorgi nods Feb 23 19:09:30 Me too Feb 23 19:10:30 Why those hours... Feb 23 19:11:00 Everyone's asleep except three on watch? Feb 23 19:11:39 Then surely she'd have stopped when we were all on deck, or when everyone came up... Feb 23 19:12:08 I don't know, m'lord Feb 23 19:13:05 And this turn of speed... why not during the day... Feb 23 19:13:20 I don't know either, m'lord Feb 23 19:14:45 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:15:35 Are you staying until four? Feb 23 19:15:40 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:15:45 I think so, yes. Feb 23 19:16:17 * Sorgi nods Feb 23 19:16:24 Anything else? Feb 23 19:16:51 How are -you- feeling about it? Feb 23 19:18:52 I've asked for the blessing of the holy mother to take us to safety. There is nothing more I can do than try to lead the crew. It is out of my hands, so I turn it over to the hands of the blessed virgin, and hope she will smile on us Feb 23 19:19:27 * Morgan nods, looking round Feb 23 19:19:34 What do you want me doing until four? Feb 23 19:21:02 Keep a watch from the rigging, but there's nothing else to do. If you weren't determined to be here, I'd say get some sleep, tomorrow with the men could be tiring Feb 23 19:21:46 If you think I would better serve the needs of the crew by getting some rest for tomorrow, thats what I'll do Feb 23 19:22:28 * Sorgi nods Feb 23 19:23:02 Meeting at ten before eight, but I'm sure we'll see you before that Feb 23 19:23:35 * Morgan nods Feb 23 19:23:38 Aye captain Feb 23 19:24:12 * Sorgi nods Feb 23 19:26:18 * Morgan picks up his things and heads below Feb 23 19:26:28 *down in his rooms, Molly is already in bed. The coat she was wearing is on a chair, and on top is that most recent black lingerie he hasn't had chance to see yet* Feb 23 19:27:44 * Morgan sighs, getting undressed, offering a quick plea for insight before getting into bed Feb 23 19:33:13 *the exhaustion of it all means he's asleep quickly. At first he dreams something that's just a dream, it's hazy enough that he only knows vaguely who he is, that he's at a house party, the summer before meeting Dietlinde when he was just nineteen. He's walking in the gardens after everyone has gone to bed. The gazebo he saw earlier is still lit by Feb 23 19:33:14 little lanterns, and he makes his way there. He hears a little noise from that direction* Feb 23 19:34:09 * Morgan heads towards it, listening Feb 23 19:35:29 *it sounds like he's heard from sitting outside brothels before, a quiet noise of female pleasure. There's something very compelling about it* Feb 23 19:37:21 * Morgan moves quietly towards it Feb 23 19:42:27 *what he sees is a young woman with dark red hair perched on one of the rails. She's dressed like the guests, and underneath the expensive dress that's pushed up to her upper thighs, there is a man knelt before her, his head mostly concealed by the fabric. She makes another small moan, but it's not wildly enthusiastic. She looks a little surprised Feb 23 19:42:27 when she sees him, but she looks intrigued, smiling at him. She's certainly what he would count as gorgeous Feb 23 19:43:22 * Morgan blushes but inclines his head to her Feb 23 19:45:32 * Sorgi smiles, running her gaze boldly over him, brows raising, seemingly liking what she sees. Her brows come together a little, and she moans softly again, but with less boredom Feb 23 19:45:38 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Feb 23 19:46:11 * Morgan looks her over, much more bashfully Feb 23 19:48:13 * Molly keeps her gaze on him, her breathing deeper, making her décolletage rise and fall over the top of the corset she's wearing, looking like they could overspill. She smiles at him questioningly as if asking for his approval of her body Feb 23 19:49:20 * Morgan licks his lips subconsciously, nodding slightly Feb 23 19:51:30 * Molly subconsciously mimics the movement with the tip of her tongue, moaning. It seems that his presence has increased her enthusiasm . She watches him intently, eyes on his, and he can see every little flicker of pleasure in her face Feb 23 19:52:26 * Morgan watches her intently Feb 23 19:54:26 * Molly hasn't even looked at her companion, not touching him either, as if his presence is entirely irrelevant aside from supplying the motions . Her hands grip the rails. She moans louder, shuddering a little, her eyes moving to his lips, then his chest, and down to his crotch Feb 23 19:55:13 * Morgan 's eyebrows come together briefly Feb 23 19:56:37 * Molly immediately reestablishes the eye contact. The smile is desirious, approving, welcoming. Her breathing is faster and harder again Feb 23 19:58:16 * Morgan watches her raptly, looking at her thighs, her cleavage then back to her eyes, looking a little hungry Feb 23 19:59:03 * Molly starts to moan closer together, whimpering a little, the rhythm building. Still she watches him so intently, as if the night between them doesn't exist, as if it is just the two of them and he is essential for her building pleasure Feb 23 19:59:34 * Morgan starts to breathe harder, fidgeting Feb 23 20:01:21 * Molly 's expression again shows strong desire, and the smile at his fidgeting is like she understands why he's doing so, that it's an erotic secret they're sharing Feb 23 20:03:41 * Morgan exhales slowly, biting his lip Feb 23 20:05:13 * Molly again mirrors him without thinking, moaning louder. Once more that confident, aroused gaze takes in all of his body, intense enough to make him feel undressed Feb 23 20:05:52 * Morgan blushes hard, hands instinctively moving to cover himself Feb 23 20:06:55 * Molly 's brows raise suggestively, smiling playfully. Her noise of pleasure is longer this time, and he can see an increasing flush across her chest Feb 23 20:07:20 * Morgan watches her intently, fidgeting again Feb 23 20:08:51 * Molly looks down to the position of his hands, a questioning in her expression, almost like an invitation. She makes soft noises very rhythmically Feb 23 20:09:53 * Morgan breathes out slowly, shyly gripping himself through his trousers Feb 23 20:11:08 * Molly nods with such warmth and approval in her expression, her head dropping back for a moment as she moans louder, but very soon she's looking at him again Feb 23 20:12:19 * Morgan blushes again, squeezing at his groin as he watches her Feb 23 20:14:02 * Molly starts to moan more intensely, getting closer. He's faintly heard these sort of noises from the upstairs windows when he's been sat outside those places alone, but seeing it as well is entirely different Feb 23 20:14:43 * Morgan blows out a breath through pursed lips Feb 23 20:15:55 * Molly smiles at it, watching his mouth a moment, then moving back to that penetrating, intimate eye contact, sounds from her mouth near constant Feb 23 20:17:24 * Morgan grips himself more firmly, his eyes locked on hers Feb 23 20:20:10 *the man between her legs seems to slow a little, perhaps not reading her body, perhaps inexperienced, or perhaps just selfish. She doesn't look away from Morgan as she grips the man's hair, holding him firmer to her almost-peaking body. The look on her face, the way she pays no attention to the man, and the pointed glance at Morgan's own lips, Feb 23 20:20:10 communicates that it is his mouth she yearns for. She breathes in big deep breaths, and he can see how her heart pounds in her chest Feb 23 20:21:20 * Morgan 's brows knit together, watching her hungrily Feb 23 20:24:27 * Molly 's expression matches his. Her body starts to tense and relax like waves, her smooth pale thighs tighten against the irrelevant man's head. The moans intensify again, sounding like they will imminently overwhelm her. And still she watches Morgan, pupils wide, cheeks flushed, lips parted Feb 23 20:25:09 * Morgan watches her raptly, squeezing and releasing at his groin Feb 23 20:27:34 * Molly 's gaze drops where his movement is, the yearning look like a traveller in the desert wanting the oasis. She starts to exhale slowly, fidgeting her hips, legs rhythmically tensing. Her moans become little panting whimpers, so close Feb 23 20:29:15 * Morgan breathes a little harder, eyes falling to her moving hips Feb 23 20:30:54 * Molly smiles at it, notably holding the man hard against her. She rolls her hips, grinding against the stimulation. She's quiet a moment, her body going rigid Feb 23 20:31:24 * Morgan 's breath catches as he watches her Feb 23 20:33:08 * Molly watches his eyes as she peaks, the moan she makes sounding so intense it borders on pain. She doesn't close her eyes or look away, brows coming down and watching him throughout Feb 23 20:33:37 * Morgan 's expression mirrors her, a look of wonder on his face Feb 23 20:35:39 * Molly smiles at his expression in the brief pause before she peaks again. The first time he hears her speak, she says "oh god!" before her eyes briefly roll back, head back and back arching Feb 23 20:36:50 * Morgan puts a hand to his mouth to keep himself quiet Feb 23 20:38:43 * Molly looks back to him, climaxing a final time, watching him intensely again. It's clear when she speaks that she means her words for him alone "Oh fuck this is good!" Feb 23 20:39:16 * Morgan blushes, gripping himself hard Feb 23 20:40:22 * Molly 's brows come together, watching him do that as her body starts to settle Feb 23 20:43:28 * Molly undoes her bracelet with her mouth before letting it slip off into the grass behind the gazebo. Feb 23 20:44:21 * Morgan looks to where it falls before looking back to her, nodding slightly, moving back amongst the greenery Feb 23 20:45:24 *the man pulls away, complaining* Thank god, I thought we were going to be here all night! Why does it always take so damned long?! Feb 23 20:46:01 Because you're not very good. Shall we get a drink, my Lord? Feb 23 20:46:51 *the man huffs, but offers her his arm anyway* damn, my cravat is all wet now! Feb 23 20:48:17 * Molly lets him leader her a little way from gazebo before saying "Oh no, I must have dropped my bracelet! Would you get me a brandy, and I will find you in the drawing room once I've got it?" Feb 23 20:48:52 *He huffs even more* You're so damnably clumsy. A double? Feb 23 20:49:54 Indeed, thank you. *He can hear the man's footsteps go off over the gravel path and away towards the house. The leaves rustle as she approaches him* Feb 23 20:50:20 * Morgan waits shyly Feb 23 20:50:59 * Molly comes to him, grabbing two handfuls of his shirt to pull him down to her, and kisses him hard Feb 23 20:51:29 * Morgan 's noise of protest changes quickly into sounds of enjoyment Feb 23 20:52:27 * Molly moves a hand lower, over his stomach, towards his waistband, her nimble tongue making an assault upon his mouth Feb 23 20:55:20 * Morgan continues kissing her Feb 23 20:56:23 * Molly brings her hand over his manhood, copying the precise movements he made, clearly her pleasure didn't prevent her attention to him Feb 23 20:56:58 * Morgan makes a noise, pulling away from her Feb 23 20:57:36 * Molly looks more intrigued than offended, smiling with puzzlement Feb 23 20:57:42 You do not like? Feb 23 20:58:18 I do just... just... I don't even know your name! Feb 23 20:58:49 It's Molly. Yours? Feb 23 21:00:16 Morgan Feb 23 21:00:40 * Molly nods, smiling "May I kiss you again, Morgan?" Feb 23 21:00:49 * Morgan nods eagerly Feb 23 21:01:16 * Molly does so, just as passionately, but keeps her hands on his chest Feb 23 21:01:44 * Morgan kisses her before pulling away again Feb 23 21:01:51 I've never seen anything so incredible Feb 23 21:02:03 * Molly smiles warmly Feb 23 21:02:05 Me either Feb 23 21:02:50 * Morgan looks confused Feb 23 21:03:07 You, watching me. That was incredible Feb 23 21:03:30 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:04:55 I should go, before they come looking for me Feb 23 21:05:10 * Morgan nods, looking unhappy about it Feb 23 21:05:42 Unless you need something...? *she smiles suggestively* Feb 23 21:06:32 * Morgan blushes hard Feb 23 21:07:30 * Molly just waits with a patient smile, pupils still wide Feb 23 21:08:19 Such... such as? Feb 23 21:08:29 Do you need to spend? Feb 23 21:08:56 I, uhh, I don't think we pay for drinks... Feb 23 21:09:11 * Molly smiles Feb 23 21:09:22 Do you need to -cum-? Feb 23 21:09:32 * Morgan blushes hard Feb 23 21:09:53 Oh! Right... uhhh... I'd be lying if I said no... Feb 23 21:10:21 * Molly smiles again "can I watch? Or do it for you?" Feb 23 21:10:50 You... would want to? Feb 23 21:11:04 * Molly still watches him just as much as from her perch in the gazebo Feb 23 21:11:11 Very, very much Feb 23 21:11:16 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:11:22 I think I would like that... Feb 23 21:11:32 Which would you prefer? Feb 23 21:12:13 Uhhh... if you... if you would like... Feb 23 21:13:04 * Molly nods, kissing him again. This time she brings her hand to the left button of his placket Feb 23 21:13:18 * Morgan doesn't pull away this time Feb 23 21:14:18 * Molly undoes it, putting her hand into the knee breeches he's had to wear for the party, her cool hand gently gripping him Feb 23 21:15:10 * Morgan lets out a long low moan Feb 23 21:16:10 *she sounds short of breath when she murmurs* Wow, you're thick! Feb 23 21:16:30 Really? Feb 23 21:17:26 God yes, you're divine! *she strokes him within the material, her grip firm* Feb 23 21:18:21 * Morgan moans, looking round Feb 23 21:18:26 What... what if we get caught? Feb 23 21:19:04 *it's dark where they are, in the thick frondy bushes behind the gazebo* we won't Feb 23 21:19:32 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:19:47 You have spare breeches at the house if I do it like this? Feb 23 21:20:11 I have some trousers in my pack Feb 23 21:20:32 * Molly nods, stroking him hard and fast Feb 23 21:21:46 * Morgan moans again Feb 23 21:21:49 Oh... oh wow Feb 23 21:25:58 * Molly nods, breathing hard "yes... that's good?" Feb 23 21:26:33 * Morgan nods Feb 23 21:26:35 Its amazing Feb 23 21:27:06 * Molly continues just like that, kissing his neck Feb 23 21:27:52 * Morgan doesn't take long before starting to squirm Feb 23 21:27:57 Oh... thats getting... Feb 23 21:28:47 Mmhmm yes, that's it, I want you to cum for me... Feb 23 21:29:26 * Morgan tenses, swelling in her hand Feb 23 21:30:22 * Molly watches his eyes, riveted upon him, brows coming together Feb 23 21:31:20 * Morgan groans before whispering "fuck", his seed spilling onto her hand Feb 23 21:32:01 * Molly moans responsively, nodding and smiling Feb 23 21:33:08 * Morgan eventually stops tensing Feb 23 21:33:35 Oh god Feb 23 21:34:27 * Molly slows then stops, smiling. She withdraws her hand and licks what remains of his release from her fingers Feb 23 21:34:58 * Morgan watches her, spent and stunned Feb 23 21:35:58 * Molly bends to collect her bracelet before kissing his cheek. She looks happy "thank you, Morgan. Goodnight" Feb 23 21:36:21 Uhhh... goodnight Feb 23 21:36:52 * Molly fastens on the bracelet as she heads out of the bushes and into the night Feb 23 21:37:21 * Morgan watches her go, breathless and spent Feb 23 21:39:06 *an owl hoots, and he wakes. He's understandably hard, but it's not physically urgent like it often is* Feb 23 21:41:20 * Morgan tries to get an idea for the time Feb 23 21:41:37 *he's been asleep an hour or so* Feb 23 21:42:16 * Morgan mutters very quietly Feb 23 21:42:20 Not a lot of insight there... Feb 23 21:43:05 * Molly doesn't wake, but she does turn over and put her arm over him Feb 23 21:44:22 * Morgan sighs, trying to go back to sleep Feb 23 21:44:59 *the sigh rouses her* hmm? Am I needed? Feb 23 21:45:39 I uhh... had a dream and now... uhhh... Feb 23 21:46:11 * Molly nods slightly "you need magic?" Feb 23 21:47:23 Magic touch? Feb 23 21:47:48 Oh! You need to -have me-? Feb 23 21:48:34 * Molly runs the hand she put over him down his chest Feb 23 21:48:41 Uhhhh... yes Feb 23 21:49:00 Anything you wish... just tell me what you would like Feb 23 21:50:36 Uhhh... I just need you quickly Feb 23 21:52:07 * Molly moves her hand, rapidly grabbing a pillow and rolling onto her back so it's under hips, urging him to follow Feb 23 21:52:19 * Morgan rolls atop her Feb 23 21:53:08 * Molly tilts her hips, stroking herself intimately up his length Feb 23 21:53:17 Have me, however you need. Feb 23 21:54:26 * Morgan nods, moving into position before sinking down into her quickly Feb 23 21:55:15 * Molly moans, fidgeting more to give him extra depth "my god you're so thick tonight!" Feb 23 21:55:37 * Morgan moans into her ear, grinding against her for a moment Feb 23 21:56:42 * Molly 's stomach twitches hard against his, and she groans "oh god, do that again?" Feb 23 21:56:56 * Morgan nods, doing so repeatedly Feb 23 21:57:55 * Molly starts to shudder, grinding to him "against my ear..." Feb 23 21:58:52 * Morgan withdraws slightly before sinking down as deep as he can, grinding as he moans into her ear again Feb 23 21:59:49 * Molly suddenly clenches around him, back arching. She moans intensely "oh fuck yes!" Feb 23 22:00:34 * Morgan starts small, grinding, hip tilting thrusts, more pressure than strokes Feb 23 22:00:39 Oh... -fuck- Feb 23 22:01:04 Wow, wow... oh god that's good! Feb 23 22:01:45 * Morgan nods, getting rougher, constantly moaning or swearing quietly Feb 23 22:03:31 * Molly grasps at his back, nails digging in, though he doesn't feel as much of it as he would without the scars "that feels incredible!" Feb 23 22:05:09 * Morgan lifts himself up a little, pulling her legs around him before putting a hand to her upper chest like he's holding her in place, still making short thrusts, staying deep as he watches her face Feb 23 22:07:05 * Molly looks at him with a moment of utter desperation before she climaxes hard, intensity written clear. She closes her eyes Feb 23 22:07:54 * Morgan keeps up his movements, them becoming firmer until he speaks quietly, Feb 23 22:08:01 please... open... your.. eyes... Feb 23 22:09:10 * Molly does so immediately, looking deep into his, watching him with desire and pleasure, admiringly Feb 23 22:09:51 * Morgan suddenly cums, pulsing inside her with his eyes locked on hers Feb 23 22:12:38 * Molly is eyes widen at the suddenness of his release and the directness of his gaze. She keeps the eye contact as her brows come down, and she bites her lip hard as she seems to just melt with the intensity of the peak his orgasm triggers throughout her restrained body Feb 23 22:13:59 fuck... fuck... -fuck- Feb 23 22:15:52 * Molly comes again, the sound she makes drawn out and high pitch, so very intense. Alongside the pleasure, he sees adoration and trust in her eyes, stripped down to complete openness Feb 23 22:17:03 * Morgan slows to a stop, pressing his lips to hers Feb 23 22:17:32 * Molly kisses him gently back, keeping her eyes open for the first time Feb 23 22:18:36 * Morgan rolls sideways, taking her with him so they are both on their sides but still coupled Feb 23 22:19:19 * Molly makes a soft sound of pleasure even at that "wow, my love" Feb 23 22:19:31 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:20:31 * Molly gently strokes his back and shoulder, still watching him Feb 23 22:20:46 I love you so much Feb 23 22:21:06 And I you... Feb 23 22:21:39 * Molly nods, making no move away Feb 23 22:22:08 * Morgan makes a noise of contentment Feb 23 22:22:13 Should go back to sleep... Feb 23 22:23:06 * Molly nods "should." She moves off him, wriggling beneath the covers Feb 23 22:23:38 * Morgan sighs, getting comfortable Feb 23 22:23:43 Some insight would still be nice Feb 23 22:24:18 * Molly starts licking at him, cleaning him with her tongue Feb 23 22:25:00 * Morgan makes a noise of surprise before moaning again Feb 23 22:25:45 * Molly is very gentle as she works all around his manhood and onto his balls Feb 23 22:25:57 Oh god thats amazing Feb 23 22:26:49 * Molly makes a little noise of surprise before gently working her warm mouth over the crinkled skin Feb 23 22:28:00 * Morgan makes noises of satisfaction Feb 23 22:29:14 * Molly gently sucks him into her mouth a moment before moving to lie beside him Feb 23 22:30:17 I'm sorry I disturbed you... Feb 23 22:30:28 I am delighted you did! Feb 23 22:31:27 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:31:28 good Feb 23 22:32:20 After becoming so aroused during our talk in quiet time, and then what you sent me when I woke from my nap, I have been desperate for you to take me Feb 23 22:32:43 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:32:46 I'm glad I could oblige Feb 23 22:32:55 * Molly smiles Feb 23 22:33:22 Would you tell me about your dream? *she cuddles up* Feb 23 22:33:41 Could I tell you tomorrow? Feb 23 22:33:50 Mmhmm Feb 23 22:34:41 * Molly yawns. He can faintly detect the scent of their shared enjoyment Feb 23 22:36:34 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:37:01 Alright... I'll tell you once we get time, probably after I've had to speak to the crew Feb 23 22:37:21 * Molly nods, closing her eyes Feb 23 22:37:31 You said something about insight? Feb 23 22:38:14 I've been asking Theus for some insight... about the ship, what to do... Feb 23 22:38:56 And what you got was 'in' with some 'sight'? *She giggles* Feb 23 22:39:27 well... yes, actually... Feb 23 22:39:57 I will hope for some for you too then Feb 23 22:40:16 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:40:17 Thank you Feb 23 22:40:53 Goodnight, my love Feb 23 22:41:04 Goodnight blossom Feb 23 22:41:31 * Molly gently sings a sailing song until he's asleep Feb 23 22:42:14 *he dreams once more of the elopement. They’d arrived in Niesfeld, the conversation about Dietlinde and her role as Grafin ringing in his ears. The dock is big there, and it’s late afternoon. Market stalls are being packed up, but it’s not time yet for the revellers to hit the taverns. It is decided that they will walk to Zench’s house before Feb 23 22:42:15 having a look at the ships being built, it will be light for a long time yet. Edward knows the way, offering Mina his arm. Molly watches the couple go ahead of them* Feb 23 22:42:15 That must be nice, mustn’t it? Feb 23 22:47:10 What's that? Feb 23 22:47:30 In love and public about it Feb 23 22:47:43 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:49:15 I suppose so... it'd be nice if they didn't look so smug about it Feb 23 22:50:01 * Molly tilts her chin up, smiling "well, I am resolved, I am going to be cheerful. Life might be kicking me, but I do not have to go down" Feb 23 22:50:50 * Morgan nods, offering his arm Feb 23 22:51:13 * Molly smiles warmly "why thank you, Veisgraf Koertig" Feb 23 22:51:49 * Morgan inclines his head Feb 23 22:52:03 * Molly takes it, holding close a moment "you're a good friend, I am so lucky" Feb 23 22:53:32 I don't know about that Feb 23 22:53:48 * Molly assures him he is, then walks sensibly along. People smile at Edward and Mina, and then them, but Molly doesn't seem to mind Feb 23 22:54:25 The dock here is much bigger than ours in Insel. You don't have one in Sudlachenburg I would think! Feb 23 22:55:21 No... and sailing on the Sudlache is rather ill advised Feb 23 22:56:01 That would be so sad! There's nothing as pleasant as sailing Feb 23 22:56:31 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:56:35 I always enjoyed it Feb 23 22:56:41 * Molly nods Feb 23 22:56:52 Ship-building is most delightful too Feb 23 22:57:24 * Morgan nods Feb 23 22:57:43 Its interesting I think... I like the idea of seeing the ships heart Feb 23 22:57:56 * Molly nods eagerly Feb 23 22:58:29 Yes! You must ensure you do. Helping to seat the masts is a favourite of mine Feb 23 23:00:07 * Morgan nods Feb 23 23:00:23 I'm looking forward to seeing this impossilbe ship Feb 23 23:01:10 * Molly nods "me too, but we have to pretend we are interested in social niceties first, don't we? No sneaking off to the dock together!" Feb 23 23:01:31 Predictably my brother thinks we should do just that... Feb 23 23:01:54 For something that is not poking around a ship? Feb 23 23:02:09 * Morgan nods Feb 23 23:02:15 As I said, fairly predictable for him Feb 23 23:02:34 He does know you are madly in love and engaged? Feb 23 23:03:43 He raised a few very good points... Feb 23 23:04:10 Are they all hideously noble and unfair? Feb 23 23:05:02 * Morgan nods slightly Feb 23 23:05:29 He raised the point that she would be terribly unhappy as Veisgrafin... Feb 23 23:05:57 More than you will be as a landlocked Veisgraf? Feb 23 23:07:22 That is my duty... misery is not hers Feb 23 23:07:58 * Molly sighs Feb 23 23:08:29 Are you sure she wouldn't be alright, in time? Feb 23 23:09:57 I'm fairly sure, yes... and on top of that... I've not heard anything for a while Feb 23 23:10:50 * Molly gently squeezes his arm Feb 23 23:10:53 I'm sorry Feb 23 23:11:32 * Morgan nods Feb 23 23:11:49 Sorry.... I'm spoiling your day Feb 23 23:12:27 I found out that the man I loved is now never, ever going to be mine. It's hard to spoil that more! Feb 23 23:13:13 Past tense... Feb 23 23:13:39 I'm telling myself that I have moved on, so that I start to believe it Feb 23 23:14:06 * Morgan nods Feb 23 23:14:13 Is it working? Feb 23 23:14:47 I don't know... maybe. It had been, until this news. Now my heart is a bit sore Feb 23 23:15:14 * Morgan nods, putting his hand on her arm linked with his Feb 23 23:15:16 I'm sorry Feb 23 23:15:22 * Molly nods Feb 23 23:15:39 We are rather a sorry pair today, aren't we? *she smiles* Feb 23 23:15:50 * Morgan nods Feb 23 23:15:52 Somewhat, yes Feb 23 23:16:49 ACTION chats more about the experience of ship building as they go. The house looks pretty empty when they get there, so Edward leads them into the back garden. He’s not anticipated what they will find, which is Zench’s mistress perched on a table, resting on her arms with her head thrown back. Her skirts are around her waist, one leg over Zench’s Feb 23 23:16:49 shoulder, and the man in question is knelt in front of her, using his tongue between her legs. The woman mutters in Thean “you are so good, I will come for you soon!” Feb 23 23:16:49 * Received a CTCP from Molly (to #7thsea) Feb 23 23:16:52 * Molly ‘s fingers on his arm tighten. She’s blushing, but hasn’t looked away. Feb 23 23:17:42 Edward sound embarressed: Zench! Company! Feb 23 23:18:37 * Morgan turns Molly away, doing likewise Feb 23 23:19:42 *Zench, to his credit, makes sure he is shielding her with his head as he pulls her skirts down between them. Then he stands* Feb 23 23:19:43 Z: My deepest apologies, I wasn’t expecting anyone to come Feb 23 23:20:22 * Molly glances over her shoulder, then turns back to their surprised host Feb 23 23:20:58 * Molly murmurs "all clear" Feb 23 23:21:14 * Morgan chuckles turning back Feb 23 23:21:24 *Morgan hears the girl mutter in Thean with a smile “except me.” Zench gives her an amused look, but a little warning shake of his head. Feb 23 23:22:38 * Morgan sniggers Feb 23 23:24:08 *The girl watches him with a grin, twigging that he knows Thean* H, in Thean: Sometimes we just can't help ourselves! Feb 23 23:25:15 * Morgan smiles politely Feb 23 23:26:30 *Zench and his mistress are very polite and friendly when the introductions are made, apologising profusely. They assure Edward that all four of them are welcome for dinner and to stay the night. Molly is still eager to go and look for the ship, and Edward pulls Morgan aside* Feb 23 23:26:36 * Molly is now known as Edward Feb 23 23:26:53 Do you mind if Mina and I stay here? Feb 23 23:27:09 You're trusting us to go wandering around? Feb 23 23:27:39 What I am asking, brother, is whether you -want- chaperones hanging off you... Feb 23 23:28:03 * Morgan shakes his head Feb 23 23:28:11 Spend some time with your wife and your friends Feb 23 23:28:19 * Edward nods Feb 23 23:28:58 You'll be back before midnight, young man *he mimics Adalbrecht* Feb 23 23:29:58 * Morgan looks vaguely surprised Feb 23 23:30:04 uhhh... yes, ok Feb 23 23:30:45 * Edward nods, smiling Feb 23 23:30:50 Have fun! Feb 23 23:31:19 * Morgan speaks quietly Feb 23 23:31:27 Should I tell her that I like her? Feb 23 23:31:39 * Edward looks at him Feb 23 23:32:01 You're almost four years older than me, and you need me to tell you that? Feb 23 23:33:08 * Morgan shrugs looking awkward Feb 23 23:33:20 How did you manage last time? Feb 23 23:34:24 It was fairly obvious we both liked eachother Feb 23 23:37:16 ACTION nods "Alright. Find a quiet moment, point something out to her. Let her long, then quietly say her name. When she looks at you, looks at her eyes like you're looking for something in them. Veeeeery slowly brush her hair back from her cheek or temple. If she looks away, abort mission. If she keeps looking at you, murmur it quietly. If her Feb 23 23:37:16 lips part, or she looks at yours, kiss her gently. She'll tell you all you need to know if you do that" Feb 23 23:37:24 Look* Feb 23 23:38:05 * Morgan blinks Feb 23 23:38:28 What? Feb 23 23:38:43 I've brought about the end of sieges that were less complicated than that Feb 23 23:39:32 Do you want to do it badly? You can do it your way if you want to do it badly. Just don't bite her lip Feb 23 23:39:58 Is it fair to her? Knowing that I am not considered enough for her... Feb 23 23:40:17 What exactly are your intentions? Feb 23 23:41:06 I don't know... its a lot to think about Feb 23 23:41:17 * Edward nods Feb 23 23:41:38 She seems level-headed, kiss her, see if it feels right Feb 23 23:42:08 * Morgan nods Feb 23 23:42:13 I'll see you later Feb 23 23:42:27 * Edward nods, smiling "good luck" Feb 23 23:43:37 * Morgan nods, heading off to Molly Feb 23 23:44:06 * Edward is now known as Molly Feb 23 23:44:24 * Molly is waiting on the doorstep, smiling Feb 23 23:44:47 Are you ready? Feb 23 23:44:56 * Molly nods Feb 23 23:45:02 * Morgan offers his arm again Feb 23 23:45:03 Yes I am Feb 23 23:45:20 * Molly takes it. She's much quieter on the walk there Feb 23 23:45:37 Are you alright? Feb 23 23:45:47 Yes... Feb 23 23:46:29 *it's quietish where they're walking, enough for conversational privacy at the very least* Feb 23 23:46:41 Are you sure? You seem... withdrawn Feb 23 23:46:58 No... what we saw... that was unexpected, wasn't it? Feb 23 23:47:41 Oh... yes, very Feb 23 23:48:05 I've never seen anyone do that before Feb 23 23:48:34 No.... Nor have I Feb 23 23:48:45 * Molly nods thoughtfully Feb 23 23:48:54 I've never done it either Feb 23 23:49:10 No... no, me either Feb 23 23:49:18 * Molly nods Feb 23 23:49:27 I had heard of it though Feb 23 23:49:44 Really? Feb 23 23:49:55 * Molly nods "hadn't you?" Feb 23 23:50:40 No, not at all Feb 23 23:51:27 Oh! It's only from working on the docks for me. Are you shocked? Feb 23 23:52:32 Was it obvious? Feb 23 23:53:00 No. It just seemed that you were protecting me Feb 23 23:54:02 That was my intent, yes Feb 23 23:54:33 How did you feel? Feb 23 23:55:07 Feel? Feb 23 23:55:58 When you saw it. Were you horrified? Feb 23 23:56:18 ummm... no... I was more concerned with shielding you actually Feb 23 23:56:26 * Molly nods Feb 23 23:56:45 My stomach felt a little fluttery Feb 23 23:57:09 Oh? Feb 23 23:57:30 Like an excited sort of feeling... like curiosity Feb 23 23:58:10 Oh... oh I see Feb 23 23:58:34 You didn't feel anything like that? Feb 23 23:59:07 Uhh... I might have Feb 23 23:59:35 * Molly nods, smiling a little