**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Mar 1 00:00:14 2023 Mar 01 00:00:14 *HH takes more of the pipe before giving it to Inga who does likewise* Mar 01 00:00:31 * Morgan takes a deep breath, nodding Mar 01 00:00:33 I reckon so Mar 01 00:00:55 *Inga passes the pipe back* Mar 01 00:02:08 * Morgan draws on it, holding it for quite a while before exhaling, handing it to Molly Mar 01 00:03:02 * Molly does similar Mar 01 00:03:49 *Inga leans forward, looking excited to hear the tale, HH looks pretty intrigued, giggling at Inga's gossip-hungry expression Mar 01 00:04:16 * Morgan finishes his drink, leaning down to grab the bottle to refill it Mar 01 00:06:25 Right then... I'm at this party, eighteen, nineteen years old. I've gone for a wander in the gardens, when I hear this noise, like... a little moan, see... Mar 01 00:07:08 HH: 'append to me all th' time, man... *both women shush him* Mar 01 00:08:39 We know I can't not know something, so I followed the sound and stumble across a younger Molly, perched up on a railing, skirts up around her waist while some... some... fop is kneeling in front of her, using his mouth on her Mar 01 00:08:48 * Morgan takes a mouthful of whiskey, blushing Mar 01 00:10:10 Inga is smiling: that's hot Mar 01 00:10:21 *HH nods* yep, definitely Mar 01 00:11:24 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 00:12:37 except... she's not really enjoying herself very much, the noises sound half hearted... then she spots me, stood over in the bushes, watching them. She looks me over and suddenly seems to be enjoying it a bit more Mar 01 00:13:30 *Inga and HH both nod. Molly still has the pipe, taking a little more* Mar 01 00:13:47 HH: bit rubbish,was 'e? Mar 01 00:14:12 *once more they shush, more impatiently* Mar 01 00:14:26 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his drink quickly Mar 01 00:15:13 After a little while of her moaning more, well... I'm not dead from the waist down and... with a bit of an encouraging look from her, I start... uhhh... Mar 01 00:16:23 *he can't see Molly's expression, but he can feel her shift position slightly. Inga looks delighted by this development* Mar 01 00:17:16 HH: May as well take th' opportunity, not like y' gon' see that often! Mar 01 00:19:49 exactly... strictly over the clothes though... now, she quite likes this and before long, she's... she's cumming, but she's still looking at me... eventually she rolls her eyes back in her head, but those noises... wow. The fop gets up and while he's straightening himself up, she drops her bracelet in the grass, and I sort of... I stand still. He complains, why does it take so long... and she says 'because you're bad at it'... Mar 01 00:20:24 * Molly laughs too, him not having told her that bit Mar 01 00:20:33 HH: fuckin' brutal! Mar 01 00:20:56 I'd be pretty crushed, and I -know- I'm good at... shut the fuck up Morgan. Mar 01 00:21:19 * Molly giggles "He really -really- is though!" Mar 01 00:21:31 * Morgan blushes hard Mar 01 00:21:52 I: that's definitely what she's said before! Mar 01 00:22:19 HH giggles, taking the tobacco: was he crushed? Mar 01 00:23:15 He was bitching and moaning, they start back toward the party when she says she's lost her bracelet, and to meet her inside... soon as he's a ways away, she comes straight to me, kissing and groping... Mar 01 00:24:01 *Inga nods enthusiastically* good for her! Mar 01 00:26:19 She was very bold... it ended up with her undoing my breeches and bringing me off with her hand... then -she- thanks -me-, says goodnight and disappears off into the party Mar 01 00:27:12 *inga squeals* that's definitely hot! Mar 01 00:27:50 * Molly nods rapidly "It really is, isn't it?!" Mar 01 00:28:45 *HH nods, impressed: sounds good t' me, man. I'da managed about half a minute at best! Mar 01 00:29:29 * Morgan shrugs, blushing Mar 01 00:29:34 Woke up at that point Mar 01 00:30:02 HH: then 'ad to strip th' bed? *he laughs* Mar 01 00:30:16 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 01 00:30:20 Uhhh, no. Mar 01 00:31:37 That's be impractical. I'd rather just be cold and wet til morning than change the sheets in the middle of the night! Mar 01 00:33:29 *Inga nods* unless you're dying, don't wake me. That includes for wet dreams Mar 01 00:33:55 HH: Y' see how mistreated I am, man? Mar 01 00:34:34 Its a crying shame. Not that it was a wet dream... Mar 01 00:35:47 I: You did the solo shuffle and didn't complain? *she giggles* Mar 01 00:36:48 * Morgan shakes his head slightly, sipping his drink Mar 01 00:38:01 HH: King o' self-restraint this one. Prob'ly waits til a decent hour, like y' always tell me to! Mar 01 00:38:31 Uhhh. No. No, I woke Molly and had my way with her. Mar 01 00:39:38 I: Okay, that does sound hotter than "I pestered her by poking her bum cheek with my cock and hoped she'd given up precious sleep for a five minute fumble" Mar 01 00:40:13 *HH laughs* Fuckin' hell, that guy got off lucky jus' being told he was bad at it! Mar 01 00:40:46 * Morgan laughs Mar 01 00:41:10 For the record... did you have any complaints blossom, about being woken to be taken like that? Mar 01 00:41:48 * Molly glances at him "I'm surprised they didn't hear how little I was complaining from the other end of the ship!" Mar 01 00:42:09 *HH laughs, as does Inga* Mar 01 00:43:04 I: He has plenty of opportunity from the moment I wake to the moment I sleep, don't feel sorry for him! Mar 01 00:44:06 * Morgan nods, breathing out slowly before taking a mouthful of his whiskey Mar 01 00:44:14 *HH grins, winking at Morgan* But sometimes he's horny in the night... Mar 01 00:44:34 * Molly smirks "that means aroused..." Mar 01 00:44:54 *Inga giggles, blushing* Mar 01 00:46:13 * Morgan fidgets, reaching an arm behind himself to scratch at his back Mar 01 00:46:37 * Molly sits forward, quietly apologising Mar 01 00:47:52 Its fine love just... a bit tingly Mar 01 00:48:57 I: That dream was a lot like the one with Potts. In that one, he's thrusting increasingly more for forceful as we watch each other, as if he's wanting me to see the power of it and feel it in my body Mar 01 00:49:18 * Morgan nods Mar 01 00:49:30 I'm entirely blaming that dream on your telling me that Mar 01 00:49:45 *the pipe goes to Inga* Mar 01 00:49:50 * Morgan settles back down Mar 01 00:49:54 I: Oh you're very welcome Mar 01 00:50:03 *HH laughs* Mar 01 00:50:38 I: I don't touch myself in that though, and once he's spent I run away Mar 01 00:51:25 *HH grins* Potts missin' out on a treat there! Mar 01 00:51:51 Would imagine so Mar 01 00:51:58 *Inga giggles, blushing again* Mar 01 00:53:54 A few months ago I dreamt something that was also at a noble party... *this catches Inga's curiosity, and after using the pipe she passes it to Morgan* Mar 01 00:55:20 * Morgan uses it, handing it to Molly Mar 01 00:55:41 It was us, this age. We were at the winter ball at Eisenfurst Trague's house, and it was very dull. But I did have a beautiful dress... *she proceeds to describe it whilst HH gestures $okay, man?$* Mar 01 00:56:15 I: Uh oh, an Eisenfursts House! *she giggles* Mar 01 00:56:28 $Cannot believe I just told you two that$ Mar 01 00:56:48 $you did a good job, man$ Mar 01 00:58:42 * Molly giggles too "So, we snuck outside to the terrace. It was quite dark, but not so dark we couldn't see each other. It started with him pressing against me and we were kissing... Mar 01 00:59:38 *Inga nods, waiting for Molly to continue when she pauses for more tobacco* Mar 01 00:59:55 $That pair are happy... its worth the embarrassment$ Mar 01 01:00:27 $no need, man. this going to get even ruder?$ Mar 01 01:01:15 $knowing her, yes... but I've not heard it...$ Mar 01 01:04:10 There was a really boring speech going on indoors, but we knew we had a few minutes at most, so it was rather frantic, my dress and petticoats pulled up, me yanking at the fabric of his placket. The breeze and night air were cool and pleasant, his hand warm, mine a bit cooler. The chance of being caught was so high, and the consequences Mar 01 01:04:10 catastrophic, but we -wanted- so desperately... Mar 01 01:04:26 * Molly passes HH the pipe Mar 01 01:05:12 *Inga nods, glancing at Morgan "Do we rule this as hot?" Mar 01 01:05:28 * Morgan nods Mar 01 01:05:30 I think so Mar 01 01:05:49 *HH nods* get caught? Mar 01 01:06:32 * Molly smirks "slow down, soldier..." Mar 01 01:06:59 *HH laughs, using the pipe* Mar 01 01:07:09 I: then what? Mar 01 01:09:04 * Molly smiles "So, he had his fingers within me, and he knows precisely how to make it happen fast, which it does. I'm struggling to stay quiet, so he muffles me with kisses before I end up bringing the whole court out to watch..." Mar 01 01:09:46 *HH grins* I'm declaring that hot! *Inga nods eagerly* Mar 01 01:10:06 * Molly glances behind her at Morgan's expression Mar 01 01:10:15 * Morgan nods Mar 01 01:10:21 agreed Mar 01 01:12:31 * Molly nods, smiling "So, naturally I am very keen to make him feel that good. I'm doing a good job, I know what I'm about. I get him close when he shakes his head. "You need to stop, it'll ruin your dress" he says, as if I care about my dress, the ball, the nobility, or anything at all at that point! Mar 01 01:13:03 *HH laughs* chucked the reins and slapped the horse, eh? Mar 01 01:13:41 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 01 01:15:45 *she nods* so the speech is definitely winding down, and I know time is short. what I do is hold the satin skirt with my teeth, get a big handful of my brand new petticoat ready, and bring him to an intense, shuddering peak into the fabric, the cheers and applause starting in the ballroom Mar 01 01:16:59 *Inga grins* wow! Mar 01 01:17:20 *HH glances at his friend's state of blushing* Mar 01 01:17:28 * Morgan is bright red Mar 01 01:17:47 $you okay, man?$ Mar 01 01:17:59 I: then you got caught? Mar 01 01:18:24 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 01 01:19:59 * Molly shakes her head "no. The timing was comic, it sounded like they were clapping us, so I congratulated him on a job well done, finished cleaning up with my petticoat, smoothed down my dress, then we went back to the party with our own little secret and polite smiles for all Mar 01 01:20:32 See, thats how you know its a dream... I don't do polite smiles. Mar 01 01:20:48 *the others all laugh* Mar 01 01:21:09 I: You wouldn't really stay at the party like that though?! Mar 01 01:21:27 * Molly smiles innocently "wouldn't I?" Mar 01 01:21:49 *HH watches her* I dunno, lil darlin... Mar 01 01:22:19 * Molly keeps the same look when she looks at Morgan *what do you think, mon petit chou? Would I?" Mar 01 01:22:44 * Morgan takes a mouthful of his drink Mar 01 01:22:46 yep Mar 01 01:22:53 * Molly nods Mar 01 01:23:13 I reckon so too. Mar 01 01:24:12 *Inga is still marvelling over their dreams a few minutes later at which point the tobacco has gone round again* $want us out of your way now, man?$ Mar 01 01:24:33 $With all the love in the world... yeah$ Mar 01 01:24:50 $no problem$ Mar 01 01:25:56 HH: Come on then, Lil darlin, I wanna get y' t' bed b'fore you fall asleep! *Inga smiles* I'm tired already, better carry me! Mar 01 01:27:00 * Molly murmurs to Morgan something he'd said in Fischler "Maybe when you're better I'll see about carrying you... maybe against a tree..." Mar 01 01:27:29 * Morgan blushes Mar 01 01:28:01 *HH picks her up over his shoulder* Yer Excellencies, g'night Mar 01 01:28:22 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 01:28:24 g'night Mar 01 01:28:29 Good night both of you Mar 01 01:29:15 * Molly gets up, going to open the door for them, letting them out into the hall before gently closing the door behind them Mar 01 01:30:15 * Molly has quit (Quit: Igloo IRC: https://iglooirc.com) Mar 01 01:30:31 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 01 11:34:27 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 01 12:40:43 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 01 12:41:35 * MollyK turns from the door, smiling a little. She watches his expression Mar 01 12:41:45 That was a fun evening Mar 01 12:43:15 * Morgan nods, blowing out a slow breath Mar 01 12:44:47 * MollyK picks up her drink, perching on the desk Mar 01 12:44:54 Are you alright? Mar 01 12:45:36 I think so? I'm feeling very... exposed right now Mar 01 12:45:48 What do you need? Mar 01 12:46:29 I need to be held Mar 01 12:47:17 * MollyK sets the glass down, immediately coming to stand in front of the couch and wrapping her arms around him Mar 01 12:49:36 * Morgan sighs heavily Mar 01 12:49:52 It was strange... all the memories that came up watching the Shadowfayre Mar 01 12:50:07 * MollyK holds him closer Mar 01 12:50:24 Do you want to tell me them? Mar 01 12:52:21 Just... how many I missed... how my father all but ignored us when we attended... Mar 01 12:53:15 * MollyK strokes his hair. The tobacco makes it tingly and more noticeable Mar 01 12:53:33 That must have been tough Mar 01 12:54:07 * Morgan nods Mar 01 12:54:11 It was Mar 01 12:55:30 You didn't deserve that Mar 01 12:56:09 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 12:56:15 It is what it is Mar 01 12:57:10 * MollyK nods,kissing his crown Mar 01 12:57:55 It was nice to see our families though? Mar 01 12:58:17 * Morgan nods Mar 01 12:58:31 My father has made quite a bit of progress Mar 01 12:58:39 * MollyK giggles Mar 01 12:58:48 That was a shock Mar 01 12:59:04 I was -not- expecting that Mar 01 12:59:35 Nor was your poor mother! Mar 01 12:59:51 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:00:52 But it's nice they are more affectionate openly? Mar 01 13:01:18 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:01:30 I'm pleased he is more expressive with his feelings for her Mar 01 13:01:39 * MollyK nods Mar 01 13:02:16 Me too Mar 01 13:04:09 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 13:04:17 You don't think they think less of me now? Mar 01 13:04:54 Not even slightly. Do you think it seemed like they think less of me? Mar 01 13:05:10 No, of course not Mar 01 13:05:40 That is the same for you. They clearly liked your dream Mar 01 13:07:27 * Morgan nods, looking relieved Mar 01 13:08:44 You would have to be dead to -not- like that dream though! Even then, I think it might make people rise from the ground genitalia-first! *she giggles* Mar 01 13:08:56 * Morgan blushes Mar 01 13:08:59 I didn't ruin it? Mar 01 13:09:11 How would you have?! Mar 01 13:09:32 Telling it badly... Mar 01 13:09:53 God no! It was wonderful Mar 01 13:10:04 * Morgan nods, finishing his drinnk Mar 01 13:10:06 Alright then Mar 01 13:10:21 It was a good mix of dirty and sweet Mar 01 13:10:43 Sweet? Mar 01 13:11:29 The way you aren't too bold, the shyness with how you describe things. It works perfectly with the premise of the dream Mar 01 13:12:53 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:12:59 Ok... Mar 01 13:13:15 That troubles you? Mar 01 13:13:28 No... I suppose not Mar 01 13:13:33 * MollyK nods Mar 01 13:13:45 You did well. It was arousing Mar 01 13:15:09 * Morgan blushes Mar 01 13:15:10 Good Mar 01 13:15:22 That was what you hoped? Mar 01 13:15:38 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:15:42 Obviously Mar 01 13:16:44 I don't think that's that obvious. You wanted to connect with them by being a part of this sort of thing, I didn't think that you'd been hoping to arouse me Mar 01 13:17:16 Pretty much always hope that Mar 01 13:17:35 * MollyK smiles Mar 01 13:18:12 Pretty much always -do- that, my love, without words leaving your mouth! Mar 01 13:18:41 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 13:18:51 Come on, lets go to bed and you can show me how much you enjoyed it Mar 01 13:19:35 * MollyK gathers up the mirrors "and you, my love, did you enjoy my dream?" Mar 01 13:20:26 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:20:30 I did, very much Mar 01 13:20:44 * MollyK nods, heading to the bedroom Mar 01 13:20:51 I'm sure I told you of it Mar 01 13:22:11 I believe so, yes Mar 01 13:23:19 I think it was a rare night that -I- had woken -you- for satisfaction... *she packs the mirrors safely away* Mar 01 13:23:42 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:24:31 Once this next course comes and we know you will not be stuck, I'll feel more at my leisure for that Mar 01 13:24:47 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:25:00 That'll be good Mar 01 13:25:38 You would feel more at ease about it if it was more both of us asking for it? Mar 01 13:25:47 I think so, yes Mar 01 13:25:49 * MollyK starts undressing Mar 01 13:26:18 Just because Inga finds it a nuisance doesn't mean I do Mar 01 13:27:31 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:27:38 If I thought that I would not have woken you... Mar 01 13:28:30 * MollyK nods, smiling, her blouse off. She's wearing the black satin vest from the new negligee beneath her corset Mar 01 13:28:46 I am overjoyed that you are sure enough of me for that Mar 01 13:29:11 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:30:26 For a change I have listened to reassurance Mar 01 13:30:45 * MollyK watches him with a smile "that is a change and I am glad of it" Mar 01 13:31:32 * Morgan nods, getting undressed Mar 01 13:32:23 * MollyK undresses only down to the cut off vest and skimpy shorts, smiling "what do you think?" Mar 01 13:33:01 They're very nice... they look very good on you Mar 01 13:35:14 * MollyK smiles Mar 01 13:35:43 And off me? Will they look so good when you pull them off and throw them on the floor? Mar 01 13:38:02 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:38:04 Quite so Mar 01 13:43:36 ACTION comes to the bed, kissing him boldly, not holding back on showing him the arousal and wanting he caused. At some point after he's had time to feel her body beneath the satin and appreciate it, the negligee is tossed on the floor where it lies cooling as they get hotter and hotter, passionate and intense. Heinzharold is right, it's good on Mar 01 13:43:36 the tobacco, more sensitive, more sensual. It's not rushed, and it's wonderful. He's able to watch her ride him enthusiastically as they climax together, able to feel the sheets against his back in detail he hasn't for almost a decade. They start to cool down afterwards in a soft, sated embrace. Mar 01 13:43:47 Wow... he wasn't wrong, was he? Mar 01 13:44:15 No... he wasn't Mar 01 13:44:28 * MollyK sighs, relaxing Mar 01 13:44:42 Do you think other people have sex as good as ours? Mar 01 13:44:58 Some must... probably not most I reckon Mar 01 13:45:14 That's sad, don't you think? Mar 01 13:45:32 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:45:36 Aye, I think so Mar 01 13:46:11 No one has sex as good as when I'm sparkly though... Mar 01 13:47:18 It does bring an extra something... Mar 01 13:47:55 * MollyK nods, yawning Mar 01 13:48:22 I wonder if you'll dream something so hot again tonight... Mar 01 13:48:49 I doubt it love Mar 01 13:49:52 Pity, it'd be nice if it was always like that Mar 01 13:50:02 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:50:09 Aye. Mar 01 13:51:35 * MollyK giggles Mar 01 13:51:49 You'd need to drink a lot more! Mar 01 13:52:04 Would I? Mar 01 13:53:00 Mmmhmmm, during the night -and- in the day. You'd end up very... depleted Mar 01 13:53:12 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:53:20 Ah... that makes sense Mar 01 13:53:48 * MollyK kisses him gently "are you ready to sleep?" Mar 01 13:54:01 * Morgan nods Mar 01 13:54:03 Oh yes Mar 01 13:54:47 * MollyK nods, settling. In the dark, she says sadly "I miss him..." Mar 01 13:56:52 I know love. Mar 01 13:58:37 * MollyK sings to him. She's asleep before him, warm against him in the dark, giving him time alone Mar 01 13:59:47 * Morgan spends a little time thinking about things before trying to go to sleep Mar 01 14:00:57 **As soon as he's asleep, he's into the yellow tones of Molly's dreams. It's more hazy than normal, lacking the sharp clarity of the paths, much more dream-like. It's morning in an unfamiliar bedroom, she and Seb are in bed. They arent having sex, she's looking up at the bed canopy as they talk, he's on one side propped on his arm** Mar 01 14:00:58 S: yesterday morning and last night so late on… no mortal man has the morning advantage the next morning. We don't have your capacity! *he's smiling* Mar 01 14:00:58 *Molly laughs* I'll put a pin in it until lunchtime then! Mar 01 14:00:58 S: *he makes a theatrical groan* That'd be damned painful! Mar 01 14:00:58 *she smiles* you're such a dickhead! Mar 01 14:02:42 S, grinning: My life would be much easier if I did have a dick on my head. It'd mean you were satisfied twice as much Mar 01 14:02:42 *she rolls her eyes* Seb? Shut up. Mar 01 14:02:42 S: *he smiles* As my freiarrin and heir-bearer wishes! Are you going to throw up again this morning? Mar 01 14:02:42 *she smiles* Maybe, but it's been a few days now. Mar 01 14:02:42 S: What a pity, it's such a sexy thing to see and hear first thing as soon as one wakes up *he grins* Mar 01 14:02:43 *she sits up, shoving him playfully* next time I'll just be sick on you! Mar 01 14:02:44 * Morgan waits Mar 01 14:02:45 S: The price a man pays for wanting a child, eh? Mar 01 14:03:43 * Morgan frowns Mar 01 14:04:20 *she pushes the covers back, getting out of bed. What she can't see but that Morgan can, is a hand-sized patch of blood on the sheet where she'd slept. Seb sees it, his expression absolutely agonised and destroyed. He takes a deep breath, looking to the canopy, and blinks back tears a moment. He steels himself with an inhale, finding a calm, steady Mar 01 14:04:20 voice to say "my darling, you're bleeding" Mar 01 14:04:20 *she turns suddenly, looking at the sheets with horror* No! Oh no, no… *her tears spill immediately, irrepressible, and her hand goes to her lower belly* Mar 01 14:04:59 * Morgan tries to wake up Mar 01 14:05:10 *he manages it straight away* Mar 01 14:05:20 * Morgan shakes her firmly Mar 01 14:06:04 ACTION draws a deep, ragged breath before exhaling harshly Mar 01 14:06:05 It's okay, I'll be alright, just a nightmare Mar 01 14:06:05 * Received a CTCP from MollyK (to #7thsea) Mar 01 14:06:18 * Morgan nods, pulling her to him, holding her tightly Mar 01 14:06:22 Thats all it is love Mar 01 14:06:49 * MollyK holds him tightly, but he can feel her heart thud Mar 01 14:07:02 Yes, nothing to worry about Mar 01 14:08:11 Its understandable to be worried by it love... but its not a path... its just a dream Mar 01 14:08:38 I'm not worried, aside from you being hurt Mar 01 14:08:53 More important things right now love Mar 01 14:09:15 * MollyK nods, heart settling Mar 01 14:09:23 I'm glad I'm here with you Mar 01 14:09:51 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:09:54 Aye, me too Mar 01 14:10:12 * MollyK nods, trying to go back to sleep Mar 01 14:11:37 * Morgan watches her for any signs of distress, only trying to go back to sleep when he's sure there aren't any Mar 01 14:11:48 * MollyK seems peaceful Mar 01 14:12:43 * Morgan nods slightly, trying to settle back to sleep Mar 01 14:12:48 *the faked deaths thread continues. He'd made love to her so carefully, already further aroused by knowing she was pregnant and the smell of her, and in the morning he'd kissed her forehead and said a brief prayer for their safety before heading out with Claudia. They'd gone the longer way rather than risk the Schwarzenwald, giving him time to Mar 01 14:12:49 think. He'd been fast enough to arrive on Lina's birthday, he's bought her some pretty fabric in the soft greys and lavenders of half-mourning, and tried to remind himself of her new name so it would become automatic. Mar 01 14:12:49 ** He also has her wedding ring and his, though he's not entirely decided on giving the latter. It's late morning when he arrives at Kirch Haus. Xantha looks glad to be put in the stall. Claudia looks pretty today. He could swear she's got a little makeup on. Given the circumstances, he wouldn't notice that with anyone else, but it's so odd for Mar 01 14:12:49 Claudia that it's jarring. Mar 01 14:12:53 * MollyK is now known as Claudia Mar 01 14:13:48 Nervous? Mar 01 14:14:40 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:14:43 yes Mar 01 14:15:06 * Claudia nods Mar 01 14:15:37 Get some food and time with them, we can be on the road late afternoon Mar 01 14:16:21 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:16:33 * Claudia takes a minute to straighten up her hair and clothes, even though she already looks tidy enough Mar 01 14:16:45 Are -you- nervous? Mar 01 14:17:00 No! Shut up! Why would I be nervous?! Mar 01 14:18:04 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 14:18:13 I don't know, why would you be? Mar 01 14:19:37 * Claudia shrugs "come on." Mar 01 14:20:17 * Morgan nods, squaring his shoulders before leading the way Mar 01 14:21:31 *DeeDee answers the door. He looks like he's been at work, a bit sawdusty* Mar 01 14:21:59 D: Morning, come in *he opens the door* Mar 01 14:22:39 * Morgan nods, moving inside Mar 01 14:23:02 * Claudia follows with a murmured thanks Mar 01 14:23:19 D: You look pretty today, madame Mar 01 14:23:35 I looked ugly last time, did I? Mar 01 14:24:12 D: No, I'd just forgotten how stunning you are Mar 01 14:24:28 Shut up. Where's the coffee? Mar 01 14:24:57 *DeeDee laughs* Lina and the kids are in the garden, Morgan Mar 01 14:25:14 * Morgan thanks him, going through to the garden Mar 01 14:26:48 *The house looks bare, everything in a few crates, furniture stacked neatly. It has an echoey quality when his boots take him out into the light. She's by the door watching the children playing at the far end of the garden. She looks different. Her hair is shorter and she's curled it, and it's now a very light brown rather than flaxen blonde. She's Mar 01 14:26:48 still gorgeous, but she doesn't look very much like his wife anymore. Mar 01 14:26:55 * Claudia is now known as Dietlinde Mar 01 14:27:39 * Morgan moves beside her Mar 01 14:28:23 * Dietlinde glances at him, smiling gently Mar 01 14:28:32 You made it on time Mar 01 14:28:59 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:29:08 It was an uneventful trip. How are you? Mar 01 14:29:41 I am coping. I'm working through it. How are you? Mar 01 14:29:51 About the same Mar 01 14:30:02 * Dietlinde nods Mar 01 14:30:08 I've changed my hair Mar 01 14:30:20 I noticed. It looks very nice Mar 01 14:30:41 Thank you. It's different, and I thought that would be smart Mar 01 14:31:12 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:31:23 Its a good idea Mar 01 14:31:42 It smells like coffee all the time though Mar 01 14:32:35 I can't say that would bother me... especially since coming back to Eisen Mar 01 14:32:44 * Dietlinde nods Mar 01 14:32:52 How are your family? Mar 01 14:34:12 They are well. Edwards face has finally stopped looking so bruised... Mar 01 14:34:22 * Dietlinde nods Mar 01 14:34:33 I'm glad Mar 01 14:35:03 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 14:35:10 He deserved it Mar 01 14:35:32 I don't want to be a bitter person Mar 01 14:36:47 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:36:55 Its not a pleasant way to be Mar 01 14:37:01 * Dietlinde nods Mar 01 14:37:15 We have to let go and move forward Mar 01 14:38:18 I'm trying... Mar 01 14:39:44 * Dietlinde looks at him sadly Mar 01 14:40:09 We can't go back. I might wish it and you might wish it, but it can't be Mar 01 14:40:35 * Morgan nods slowly Mar 01 14:41:49 * Dietlinde sighs a little, fiddling with the cheap replacement ring Mar 01 14:41:54 How is your wife? Mar 01 14:42:46 She is well. HeinzHarold got married before I left Mar 01 14:43:05 That's nice. He is happy? Mar 01 14:43:35 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:43:44 Yes, he is. Mar 01 14:43:53 * Dietlinde nods Mar 01 14:44:15 I would have liked to see that Mar 01 14:44:31 * Morgan nods sadly Mar 01 14:44:51 I hope they'll be as happy as we were Mar 01 14:45:10 * Morgan winces, but nods Mar 01 14:45:46 * Dietlinde takes his hand. It's companionable now, not romantic Mar 01 14:45:54 I hope that for you, Morgan Mar 01 14:46:24 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:46:31 Once the pain subsides maybe Mar 01 14:46:40 * Dietlinde nods Mar 01 14:47:37 You have to let it. Work for that. If you can't give me anything else, make it -worth it-. Mar 01 14:48:07 * Morgan looks hurt, looking away Mar 01 14:48:31 * Dietlinde squeezes gently Mar 01 14:48:59 Tell me her name? I don't know it, Mar 01 14:49:10 I know.. I didn't think you'd want to Mar 01 14:49:48 She's my children's stepmother to us, and their godfather's wife to the world. I should know it Mar 01 14:50:05 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 01 14:50:08 Her name is Molly Mar 01 14:50:35 * Dietlinde smiles gently "that's a pretty name" Mar 01 14:50:56 * Morgan nods Mar 01 14:51:33 * Dietlinde watches him "does she realise how very lucky she is to have you?" Mar 01 14:52:11 She believes so... I rather think you are both wrong in that Mar 01 14:52:42 * Dietlinde smiles "you used to believe in yourself more. You should do that again" Mar 01 14:53:27 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 14:53:32 difficult Mar 01 14:54:08 You've got a life now, don't waste it, please. Mar 01 14:54:50 I'm really trying to avoid that Mar 01 14:55:00 * Dietlinde nods Mar 01 14:55:18 Good. Do you have my ring? Mar 01 14:56:07 * Morgan sighs heavily, holding it out Mar 01 14:56:41 * Dietlinde lets go of his hand, taking off the cheap one and putting it in her pocket Mar 01 14:56:44 Thank you Mar 01 14:57:24 * Morgan watches her hand for a moment before nodding, looking away again Mar 01 14:59:04 *unlike Molly, who wanted him to put her wedding ring back on her finger, Dietlinde takes hers and puts it on herself. It shouldn't make sense that her now wearing her wedding ring again makes a bigger distance between them, but somehow it seems to* That is better. It's how it should be Mar 01 15:00:07 Will you excuse me for a moment? Mar 01 15:00:22 * Dietlinde nods "of course" Mar 01 15:00:54 * Morgan nods, moving into the kitchen to pour himself some coffee Mar 01 15:02:28 *there's barely anything in here apart from a cold lunch waiting, and by the kettle a spoon left resting, as she always used to, a small but frustrating thing he'd tried to gently correct time and again to no avail Mar 01 15:03:57 * Morgan picks up the spoon, just staring at it Mar 01 15:05:03 *nothing happens. He can hear the children are closer to the house* Mar 01 15:06:07 * Morgan draws a deep breath, putting the spoon down and going back to the door to the garden Mar 01 15:06:36 * Dietlinde is still there "we'll go soon, won't we?" Mar 01 15:07:15 *the children are still playing, just closer. Mar 01 15:07:19 * Morgan nods Mar 01 15:07:45 Yes... it'll be a few days of travel I'm afraid Mar 01 15:08:05 * Dietlinde nods and glances back the building "we've had a happy life here" Mar 01 15:08:54 * Morgan nods Mar 01 15:09:05 I am glad.. I'm sorry to be dragging you away from that Mar 01 15:10:15 * Dietlinde shakes her head "we will be happy in the next place. Life is what you make it, isn't it? If you build your house with just bricks of sadness, you can't be surprised when it's not a happy home" Mar 01 15:10:35 * Morgan nods Mar 01 15:11:15 * Dietlinde looks at him. Her eyes stand out so much against the new hair Mar 01 15:11:50 Build with happy bricks, and love bricks, and laughter bricks. Have a happy home. I'm going to. Mar 01 15:12:27 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 01 15:12:33 I will try, I promise Mar 01 15:13:29 ACTION is quiet a while, the children waving and continuing their play, confident he'll be there when they're done. The smell of the lavender and lily of the valley fills the late summer morning alongside the sound of children playing, the smells of a home long gone. With the the smell of roses, a new home and family waiting for his return. The Mar 01 15:13:29 roses are pink, but the light makes them look almost purple, like the name of his ship, like the day is more blue than it ought to be. Then he realises why; he is dreaming, and the blue tone means he is at the end of this thread. Dietlinde speaks beside him "should I tell them they need to go indoors so the children do not see?"* Mar 01 15:13:29 * Received a CTCP from Dietlinde (to #7thsea) Mar 01 15:14:12 Don't see? Mar 01 15:14:52 *She nods to his left. Claudia and DeeDee are sat beside each other on the bench. He has an arm subtly along the back of it, tracing little patterns on her shoulder cap. She's not moving away, she's sat where her leg is even touching his. They're talking quietly, not paying much attention to the world around them* Mar 01 15:15:49 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 01 15:16:03 Yes, I think so. I'll distract the children Mar 01 15:17:05 * Dietlinde nods, smiling at her hand where her wedding ring is solidly in place again "Maybe all three of you will be happy at last..." she moves towards the budding romance Mar 01 15:18:19 * Morgan jogs over to the children, scooping them up into his arms Mar 01 15:18:27 * Dietlinde is now known as Jana Mar 01 15:18:57 Vati! *JoJo also hugs him tightly, calling him Vati too* Mar 01 15:19:42 Now then... I love you both so very much. And I always will Mar 01 15:20:21 * Jana kisses him "I love you more than the Schattenmann loves pumpernickel bread!" Mar 01 15:21:53 * Morgan nods, putting his forward to hers and inhaling deeply, taking a moment to feel her weight and warmth before trying to wake up Mar 01 15:22:53 *he can still recall that precisely, intensely burning into his memory* Mar 01 15:59:26 * Morgan lays still in the dark for a few moments before trying to get an idea of the time Mar 01 16:01:47 *its about five thirty, the ship still* Mar 01 16:04:40 * Morgan climbs out of bed, pulling his clothes on Mar 01 16:09:32 * Jana is now known as Molly Mar 01 16:09:41 * Molly stirs a little "hmm?" Mar 01 16:09:51 Go back to sleep Mar 01 16:10:12 Yes love... Mar 01 16:10:49 * Molly does sound to be asleep before he goes Mar 01 16:15:07 * Morgan goes to the galley to get coffee before quietly closing himself in the room containing the chair, to apply the second coat of varnish Mar 01 16:16:02 *he is interrupted with five minutes left by Amir crying* Mar 01 16:16:53 * Morgan frowns, listening as he keeps working to make sure he's seen to Mar 01 16:18:02 *The crying soon stops* Mar 01 16:19:11 * Morgan nods slightly, working the varnish into the corners Mar 01 16:19:25 *he finishes with no more interruptions* Mar 01 16:21:21 *He eventually feels the ship move again, dawn must be very imminent, usually setting off at first light Mar 01 16:22:17 * Morgan hesitates at the door before going through it, locking the door and moving up on deck to watch the sunrise Mar 01 16:23:55 *Sorgi is in charge, there's no sign of HH or Claudia. The weather is more overcast today, but it doesn't look like rain. The sun rises over the water, but then everything is water anyway* Mar 01 16:24:25 * Morgan moves to Sorgi Mar 01 16:24:33 What happened last night? Mar 01 16:24:40 * Molly is now known as Sorgi Mar 01 16:24:55 Same as before. Twelve through four, speed and a half Mar 01 16:25:09 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:25:17 What's your plan going forward for it? Mar 01 16:27:03 Keep on as we are, we've got a slim full watch for middle by taking some men off the first (8pm-midnight). Claudia and I are alternating the command for middle Mar 01 16:27:30 You'll be exhausted. Mar 01 16:28:09 It's only like being at War, m'lord. Four on, four off until Dogs. Mar 01 16:28:34 Rota me in for some middles. Assuming you're comfortable leaving me in command overnight Mar 01 16:28:56 * Sorgi nods Mar 01 16:30:16 You have Saturdays. Can you take Thursday too, and move your forenoon from Thursday to Wednesday? If you could take Monday forenoon as well that would be a big help, m'lord Mar 01 16:30:51 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:31:29 ((he would have forenoons 8am to midday Mon, Tue, Wed, fri midnight til four, sat midnight to four, nothing on Sunday)) Mar 01 16:32:24 What of those are just on watch? Mar 01 16:32:50 None, unless you want them to be Mar 01 16:33:13 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 01 16:33:29 No, not particularly. Mar 01 16:33:34 * Sorgi nods Mar 01 16:33:50 You're more at ease than the others Mar 01 16:34:12 In what respect? Mar 01 16:36:52 They're on edge still about the night sailing Mar 01 16:37:46 I don't blame them. Its unnatural. But we can either let her drag her anchor and risk damage, or work with her and get it done quicker Mar 01 16:38:09 They know that, m'lord, but I'd rather have the steadiest hands I can Mar 01 16:38:44 But you'll use me in a pinch *he smiles slightly* Mar 01 16:38:57 * Sorgi laughs Mar 01 16:39:08 You're my first choice Mar 01 16:39:33 Ah, best of a bad bunch, I understand Mar 01 16:43:07 * Sorgi laughs "Not at all, m'lord" Mar 01 16:44:38 So... Monday to Wednesday forenoon, Friday and Saturday middle... Mar 01 16:45:16 * Sorgi nods "Thursday and Sunday for your family" Mar 01 16:46:28 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:46:46 Alright then. Unless you need me, I'll go back to what I was doing Mar 01 16:46:58 Can you manage today? There's an hour before the forenoon *it's Monday, February 1st, fourteen days to Capperlucia* Mar 01 16:47:56 * Morgan nods I'll check on what I was doing, grab breakfast and explain the situation to Molly Mar 01 16:48:03 * Sorgi nods Mar 01 16:48:22 Very good, m'lord Mar 01 16:49:00 * Morgan nods, going below, checking the varnish before moving to the galley to get breakfast, taking it to his study to eat Mar 01 16:49:17 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Mar 01 16:49:47 * Molly hears him, coming out in just a nightgown, hair still messy from their night Mar 01 16:49:57 Good morning, my love Mar 01 16:50:02 morning Mar 01 16:51:02 * Molly gently rubs his shoulder Mar 01 16:51:14 How are you feeling? Mar 01 16:51:32 I should be asking you that Mar 01 16:52:07 * Molly shakes her head, smiling "we weren't very vigorous, and I didn't drink that much" Mar 01 16:52:16 I more meant your nightmare Mar 01 16:52:45 It was just a nightmare, my love. It's likely because of the situation with Amir Mar 01 16:53:11 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:53:13 aye Mar 01 16:53:33 You are not distressed I was in bed with Seb? Mar 01 16:54:13 No... no... Sorgi's asked me to work forenoon... and we've discussed a new shift pattern for me Mar 01 16:54:26 * Molly watches him Mar 01 16:54:31 Alright Mar 01 16:55:02 * Morgan looks at her for a moment before sighing Mar 01 16:55:32 * Molly watches him patiently, not hugely tense Mar 01 16:55:35 It was -that- path. Its not so bad as it has been in the past but... Mar 01 16:56:15 * Molly opens her arms, coming to him "come here, liebling" Mar 01 16:57:22 * Morgan moves to her Mar 01 16:57:42 * Molly holds him supportively Mar 01 16:57:52 I'm here, it's alright Mar 01 16:58:38 * Morgan nods Mar 01 16:59:52 * Morgan sits back down, eating Mar 01 17:00:14 * Molly sits on the corner of the desk Mar 01 17:00:23 Normally... I can see what it is, what I needed to see for it to end... Mar 01 17:00:46 * Molly speaks quietly Mar 01 17:00:53 It went blue... Mar 01 17:01:22 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:01:36 * Molly exhales with relief Mar 01 17:01:46 That's good... isn't it? Mar 01 17:02:03 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:02:17 Its conflicting Mar 01 17:02:25 Why, my love? Mar 01 17:03:21 Because... until it went blue, I had time with my daughter. I could spend that time getting to know her better, learning what makes her happy... and now... Mar 01 17:03:35 * Morgan drops his cutlery, putting his arms over his head and sobbing Mar 01 17:03:56 * Molly comes to him, rubbing his back Mar 01 17:05:27 * Molly stays quiet aside from soft soothing reassuring sounds Mar 01 17:05:49 * Morgan slows, wiping at his face Mar 01 17:07:11 * Molly gives him her handkerchief Mar 01 17:08:07 * Morgan takes it, drying his eyes before handing it back Mar 01 17:08:13 Simultaneously you wish the dreams away and want them to stay, that is understandable, my love Mar 01 17:08:40 * Morgan nods, picking up his fork Mar 01 17:09:08 Did you have to tell them you wouldn't be living with them? Mar 01 17:09:17 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 01 17:09:35 No, thank god... I don't know what it was that let it go blue... Mar 01 17:10:00 I thought it would be that Mar 01 17:10:27 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:10:29 So did I Mar 01 17:11:00 When you're ready, we could discuss it and see if we can work it out together? Mar 01 17:11:31 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:11:34 later... maybe. Mar 01 17:11:39 * Molly nods Mar 01 17:11:47 I won't hurry you along Mar 01 17:12:09 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:12:13 Thank you Mar 01 17:12:41 * Molly nods "would you have me wake Varick so you can have a cuddle with him before you go?" Mar 01 17:12:57 No, let him sleep. I'll see him when I come off shift Mar 01 17:13:38 * Molly nods "Alright my love. I'll let Edward know you can't speak this morning. Before or after quiet hour?" Mar 01 17:14:24 af... yes, after. Mar 01 17:14:37 * Molly nods Mar 01 17:14:47 Is there anything else you need? Mar 01 17:15:01 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Mar 01 17:15:05 Not for the minute Mar 01 17:15:50 * Molly nods "I'll get dressed, I have languages to do. If you need me, for anything, no matter how simple, you will call me" Mar 01 17:15:59 * Morgan nods Mar 01 17:16:02 Yes love Mar 01 17:16:21 * Molly kisses his crown, leaving him to eat in peace Mar 01 17:19:10 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 01 17:19:36 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 01 19:10:06 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 01 19:19:51 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 01 19:24:07 * Morgan finishes his breakfast before collecting his coat and coffee and heading back up on deck Mar 01 19:26:35 **the crew are happy with him in command. There's a higher general tension, but that reduced formality that appeared after the brothel is still there. There's the occasional spitting of rain, a few slight corrections of course, but generally it's very straightforward, speeding along at her top daytime speed. When he checks the charts, Sorgis Mar 01 19:26:35 estimates look accurate to him. About half way through, Inga comes up on the deck, walks over and hugs him* Mar 01 19:26:43 * MollyK is now known as Inga Mar 01 19:27:19 * Morgan puts an arm around her, squeezing her as he watches the crew moving about their work Mar 01 19:27:22 morning Mar 01 19:28:42 I asked Molly if I could come and give you a hug Mar 01 19:28:52 Oh? Why? Mar 01 19:29:31 I thought you might be feeling a bit awkward Mar 01 19:30:37 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:30:54 Somewhat, aye Mar 01 19:32:30 There's no need to though Mar 01 19:33:17 No? Mar 01 19:33:36 No, we had fun Mar 01 19:33:43 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:33:47 good... I'm glad Mar 01 19:33:52 Did you? Mar 01 19:34:20 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:34:29 I did, more than I expected Mar 01 19:35:03 * Inga nods Mar 01 19:35:42 You should see how crazy it got the night before Mina's wedding! Mar 01 19:35:49 Oh? Mar 01 19:36:33 Lots of gossiping and giggling. We were all telling Mina what to expect her first time to be like Mar 01 19:38:58 Honestly, though? Mar 01 19:40:09 That he might go off half-cocked and it'd be best to just go on top and get the job done? *she giggles, watching him* Mar 01 19:41:07 She probably knew that given... you probably already know that don't you? Mar 01 19:41:18 * Inga nods Mar 01 19:41:33 About his ruined breeches? Mar 01 19:41:39 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:42:00 Oh yes, we all knew about it Mar 01 19:42:44 Poor Edward Mar 01 19:42:55 Why? Mar 01 19:43:31 I imagine its quite embarrassing, let alone with all her friends knowing Mar 01 19:43:43 We don't tell him we know Mar 01 19:44:38 * Morgan nods Mar 01 19:44:46 Let him carry on in blissful ignorance Mar 01 19:45:17 I thought it was quite nice Mar 01 19:45:23 Oh? Mar 01 19:46:23 He was so excited about getting to see and touch her bubbies that it overwhelmed him. I think that's flattering Mar 01 19:46:58 An argument could be made for that, certainly Mar 01 19:47:07 * Inga nods Mar 01 19:48:00 I think so. I wouldn't have minded that happening Mar 01 19:48:21 See, men, we'd see that completely differently Mar 01 19:49:04 If a girl got that excited just from touching your chest? Mar 01 19:50:05 No... In Edwards position, I would be feeling like my self control isn't what it should be... that I have failed in being a man... Mar 01 19:50:59 That's silly Mar 01 19:51:21 We're more complicated creatures than we seem... Mar 01 19:52:46 * Inga looks to think about this. The ship is moving along happily, all quiet Mar 01 19:53:59 Is it important that you can wake her for swiving? Mar 01 19:55:45 If I sus[ected she did not welcome it, I would just wait out the arousal... but she enjoys being woken, me demonstrating my desire for her... Mar 01 19:55:58 * Morgan frowns slightly Mar 01 19:56:12 It makes a nice change from me waking her sobbing from my nightmares I think Mar 01 19:57:05 * Inga nods slightly "but does it matter to you, like that you're important?" Mar 01 19:58:09 You're feeling bad that you don't want HeinzHarold waking you? Mar 01 19:58:56 Just you said men are complicated, I thought maybe I'm missing why it matters Mar 01 19:59:19 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:00:25 If it were any other time of day, in his position I'd be feeling rejected but its... no, I like that she doesn't mind me waking her for sex, but I wouldn't be hurt if she didn't want me to Mar 01 20:00:55 * Inga nods Mar 01 20:01:24 Thanks. I hear you never get rejected *she giggles* Mar 01 20:01:40 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:02:23 That is correct... it is rather pleasing to know that all I need do is make my desire known Mar 01 20:03:00 Was it like that before? You don't have to answer if I'm prying or bringing up memories Mar 01 20:05:57 Love, you pry all you want... there were odd occasions but it was rare.. Mar 01 20:07:05 I guess with being pregnant and nursing and courses that's a lot of times a wife would have to gently decline? Mar 01 20:07:51 Uhhh... the first two.. not exactly... Mar 01 20:08:36 * Inga smiles "that's good, I hope Heinzharold will be okay with that too" Mar 01 20:09:35 Possibly not to the same extent... Mar 01 20:10:04 * Inga looks curious, she's obviously not been told Mar 01 20:10:58 Uhhh... lets say that her being pregnant will not be off-putting for me... quite the opposite. Mar 01 20:11:13 Awww that's nice Mar 01 20:12:08 You think so? Mar 01 20:13:08 * Inga nods "she said ages ago she was worried that with eight babies you might not fancy her very often" Mar 01 20:13:51 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:14:03 No, I suspect she'll be quite sick of my attentions Mar 01 20:14:13 * Inga shakes her head Mar 01 20:14:26 That doesn't sound like Molly at all! Mar 01 20:14:36 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 20:14:40 No, it doesn't does it Mar 01 20:14:54 * Inga shakes her head Mar 01 20:15:50 I think Heinzharold will pester me when I'm nursing so he can put it in your coffee. Or he'll want to pretend I'm a cow and he's the farmer, and call me his good lil heifer Mar 01 20:16:42 That definitely sounds like something he would do Mar 01 20:16:47 * Inga nods Mar 01 20:18:35 I hope I'm there to see the look on his face when he sees a man nursing Mar 01 20:19:03 Thats going to be quite a culture shock for all of us Mar 01 20:19:21 I do think it is quite sweet though Mar 01 20:19:53 Oh? Mar 01 20:20:54 It must give them a strong bond, like with Mutis Mar 01 20:21:08 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:21:14 I suppose it must Mar 01 20:22:30 You looked sweet feeding Amir last night Mar 01 20:23:15 Doesn't quite gel with the image most people have of me, does it? Mar 01 20:25:00 Heinzharold said you were a really loving father Mar 01 20:26:06 * Morgan smiles Mar 01 20:26:18 I tried... no, thats not true, I didn't try... its just how I was Mar 01 20:29:47 * Inga smiles Mar 01 20:29:57 You're really good with Varick and Amir too Mar 01 20:30:58 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 20:31:05 I like children Mar 01 20:31:28 * Inga nods "it shows with Heinzharold" Mar 01 20:32:08 Because he's just a big child? Mar 01 20:32:15 * Inga nods Mar 01 20:32:30 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:32:33 Thats very true Mar 01 20:32:51 I love that about him. I didn't get a childhood, so I get to have that now Mar 01 20:33:59 * Morgan nods, squeezing her Mar 01 20:34:55 Any child that gets to grow up with you and Molly as their parents is going to be so lucky, Mar 01 20:35:34 Funny that, I was thinking the same about you and HeinzHarold Mar 01 20:35:54 * Inga looks wistful Mar 01 20:36:10 He's going to be such a good Vati Mar 01 20:37:36 You're going to be a wonderful mother Mar 01 20:38:04 I like babies a lot Mar 01 20:38:32 You are fantastic with Amir, and Varick Mar 01 20:41:54 Thanks Mar 01 20:42:32 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 20:42:36 I just tell the truth love Mar 01 20:43:53 Did you enjoy the Shadowfayre? Mar 01 20:46:02 Mostly, yes... brought back some memories that were difficult to deal with... and of course made me homesick which I'm trying to not be unkind to myself about Mar 01 20:46:47 Why would you be unkind about being homesick? Mar 01 20:48:39 Because I ran away and tried to get myself killed so I could never go back... its a bit hypocritical to feel homesick now. Mar 01 20:50:44 No it's not. You're just healthy again now Mar 01 20:51:27 You think so? Mar 01 20:52:18 * Inga nods Mar 01 20:52:41 You can only be homesick when you matter somewhere and somewhere matters to you Mar 01 20:53:16 * Morgan tilts his head Mar 01 20:53:18 I like that Mar 01 20:53:24 * Inga smiles Mar 01 20:53:57 I've never been homesick for Mecklenburg, and I'm not homesick for Sudlachenburg Mar 01 20:55:33 No? Mar 01 20:55:48 The people I matter to are here Mar 01 20:56:28 You matter to HeinzHarolds Ma... Mar 01 20:56:52 As the woman who stole away her golden boy *she smiles* Mar 01 20:58:41 You -might- have a point there... she loves you though Mar 01 20:58:56 * Inga nods Mar 01 20:59:12 I still don't want her to live at my house though Mar 01 20:59:26 * Morgan nods Mar 01 20:59:40 No... I'm sure something can be figured out Mar 01 21:00:27 I don't think she's want to see Heinzharold's "twig, berries, and little bumhole" that much *she giggles* Mar 01 21:00:52 * Morgan laughs Mar 01 21:01:07 She's a formidable woman... should've seen her with Da, though... Mar 01 21:01:20 Heinzharold says they were gross Mar 01 21:01:45 They were expressive Mar 01 21:01:59 Is he like his Da? Mar 01 21:02:45 In many ways, actually Mar 01 21:02:53 * Inga smiles Mar 01 21:03:05 That's nice. You aren't like yours! Mar 01 21:03:59 No... I'm a bit of a cross between Da and my father Mar 01 21:04:54 You're not very public, but I think you're a real goer in bed! Mar 01 21:07:17 * Morgan blushes Mar 01 21:07:24 I've not received any complaints Mar 01 21:08:11 [Is Inga still with you?] Mar 01 21:08:19 [Yes, she is] Mar 01 21:08:31 [alright, my love] Mar 01 21:08:39 [are you wanting her?] Mar 01 21:08:58 [no, it's just been a while] Mar 01 21:10:24 [alright love.] Mar 01 21:10:32 * Morgan glances up at the man in the nest Mar 01 21:10:59 *he looks happy enough, getting on with his job* Mar 01 21:12:00 HH: *he comes strolling over* pinched my girl, 'ave ya? Mar 01 21:12:19 Pretty little thing like her? Course I did Mar 01 21:14:23 * Inga goes bright red Mar 01 21:15:07 *HH rolls up his sleeves* well Cap'n, looks like I gotta fightcha f' her Mar 01 21:15:34 Can we do that later? I'm a bit busy sailing the most expensive thing on Theah... Mar 01 21:15:45 *a couple of the crew are watching, chuckling Mar 01 21:16:01 HH: yeah, go on then Mar 01 21:16:16 * Morgan nods, kissing the side of Inga's head briefly before letting her go Mar 01 21:18:18 HH: Bad form, ol' boy, ye'll ne'er keep a lassie if y' don't kiss 'er like this... *he grabs Inga, pulls her to him, dips her a little with a hand on the back of her head theatrically. The crew wolf-whistle* Mar 01 21:19:18 * Morgan takes out a piece of paper from his pocket, looking to make notes while watching them Mar 01 21:19:18 * Inga glances at Morgan, giggling and giddy right up until it's smothered by HH kissing her soundly* Mar 01 21:19:29 Uh huh... right... gotcha... Mar 01 21:20:19 * Inga looks smitten and happy when HH lets her breathe. His arm is slung round her shoulder Mar 01 21:20:34 HH: practice a bit, you'll get there in th' end Mar 01 21:20:44 * Morgan nods, putting the paper away Mar 01 21:21:37 I'll do that... Mar 01 21:22:02 Do you have any message for Molly? Mar 01 21:22:22 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 01 21:22:42 No, but if that changes I'll just... *he taps his temple* y'know Mar 01 21:24:37 * Inga nods, smiling as HH pats her bottom "Go back to yer lessons, pidge. See y' in a bit" Mar 01 21:24:46 * Inga does go below Mar 01 21:30:57 * Inga is now known as HH Mar 01 21:31:04 How y' doin', man? Mar 01 21:31:30 A bit better now Mar 01 21:31:41 * HH nods Mar 01 21:31:50 She's good a' that Mar 01 21:32:09 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:32:15 yeah Mar 01 21:33:10 Yer lil darlin is wand'ring about with Amir in yer cloth thing Mar 01 21:34:27 They've dropped him to her again? Mar 01 21:37:20 Nope, he was just grizzling anytime Molly put him down Mar 01 21:37:55 No... I mean... Betuana has asked her to watch him again... Mar 01 21:41:49 Nah, they're doin' lessons Mar 01 21:43:26 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:43:30 Right, ok... Mar 01 21:44:30 Anythin y' want doing? Mar 01 21:45:12 No, man... only thing I've got outstanding right now is to check the varnish Mar 01 21:46:00 * HH nods "I'll get ya more coffee then go fawn over m' wife. Six months t'day" Mar 01 21:46:32 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:46:36 I know. Mar 01 21:47:31 * HH nods "I was gigglin' til three o'clock, e'en in my sleep" Mar 01 21:47:58 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:48:08 Can't say that surprises me... we used quite a bit of it Mar 01 21:48:46 * HH nods Mar 01 21:49:10 Was a damn good night. Inga'd ne'er had it before Mar 01 21:49:31 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:49:40 Hence the coughing. Molly did the same the first time Mar 01 21:49:50 * HH nods Mar 01 21:50:09 She can really put it away, can't she? Mar 01 21:50:50 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:51:07 She was upset Mar 01 21:51:25 * HH nods Mar 01 21:51:47 She's really sufferin'. It's not fair Mar 01 21:52:14 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:52:24 Yeah, I know. Not much I can do about it Mar 01 21:53:00 Love on 'em a bit, that's all we can e'er do Mar 01 21:54:04 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:54:10 You're not wrong there Mar 01 21:54:43 Not seeing any signs Betuana's plannin' to let 'I'm go Mar 01 21:54:48 'im* Mar 01 21:55:40 No... Mar 01 21:56:32 Whatcha gon' do if she says no? Mar 01 21:57:36 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 21:57:49 I've got an idea forming Mar 01 21:58:48 Good place t' start Mar 01 21:59:06 * Morgan nods Mar 01 21:59:09 We'll see Mar 01 22:00:08 * HH pats his arm before heading below Mar 01 22:01:13 *The coffee comes up but HH doesn't. The remaining ninety minutes is also peaceful, and Sorgi is there to hand off at midday Mar 01 22:01:18 * HH is now known as Sorgi Mar 01 22:01:30 How did you find it, m'lord Mar 01 22:01:42 Top of the stairs, turned left and there it was Mar 01 22:01:51 * Sorgi laughs Mar 01 22:02:12 Is her Excellency alright with the changes? Mar 01 22:02:44 I've not told her yet... I was in a bit of a rush and... I had a nightmare that took a bit of a toll so that needed dealing with. Mar 01 22:02:57 * Sorgi nods Mar 01 22:03:16 Anything I can help with, m'lord? Mar 01 22:03:34 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 01 22:03:49 No, just... just some unresolved feelings from it, you know how that goes Mar 01 22:04:57 * Sorgi nods Mar 01 22:05:27 If you could let me know if those shifts are suitable Mar 01 22:05:45 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:05:57 I don't see any reason they wouldn't be, but I'll confirm it with you Mar 01 22:06:09 Thank you Mar 01 22:06:41 The crewman asking about the weight of the dracheneisen... he might be interested to know that, according to Varick, the stuff floats Mar 01 22:06:58 How could metal float? Mar 01 22:07:41 Its not normal metal, lets be honest. Mar 01 22:07:59 * Sorgi nods Mar 01 22:08:12 Apparently his father used to let him play with the family panzer hand in the bath... Mar 01 22:08:25 * Sorgi looks shocked Mar 01 22:08:35 But they're priceless Mar 01 22:08:49 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:09:09 You do realise you are captain of the most valuable item in the world, don't you? Mar 01 22:09:32 I try not to think about it, m'lord Mar 01 22:10:17 Probably one of the strongest, too, so I wouldn't worry too much about dinging the dock... providing we don't have to pay for the damage to the dock... Mar 01 22:10:50 It's the principle though Mar 01 22:10:59 The principle? Mar 01 22:11:19 Just because we -could- bash her around... Mar 01 22:11:28 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:11:36 We take pride in our sailing Mar 01 22:12:58 * Sorgi nods Mar 01 22:13:02 Yes we do Mar 01 22:14:20 * Morgan grips Sorgi's shoulder Mar 01 22:14:31 I can't think of anyone I'd rather in command of her Mar 01 22:14:44 Not yourself, m'lord? Mar 01 22:15:21 There's no shame in admitting someone else is better suited, more skilled. Mar 01 22:15:39 Just more experienced, that's all Mar 01 22:16:35 You don't get that experience if you're not good enough to keep being put in command Mar 01 22:16:56 You're plenty good enough for that Mar 01 22:17:29 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 22:17:48 Its easy going at the moment... exceptionally -fast-, but easy going Mar 01 22:18:15 * Sorgi touches the mainmast Mar 01 22:18:20 Touch wood Mar 01 22:18:47 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 01 22:20:33 *the next watch is in place* Mar 01 22:20:47 Have a good afternoon, m'lord Mar 01 22:21:12 * Morgan inclines his head, going below, straight to the small cabin to make sure the varnish has dried Mar 01 22:21:28 *it's almost there* Mar 01 22:21:44 * Morgan heats the air around it, helping it along Mar 01 22:22:11 *nothing untoward happens* Mar 01 22:23:30 * Morgan covers it with a dust sheet before locking the door and wandering down to his own cabin Mar 01 22:40:41 /nick Molly Mar 01 22:40:46 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Mar 01 22:41:43 * Molly is stood by the rear window, wrapping cloth still on. She sways side to side, quietly singing one of the songs from the Shadowfayre. Other than for the baby, she's alone Mar 01 22:43:27 * Morgan watches her for a moment Mar 01 22:43:41 I'm back Mar 01 22:44:46 * Molly turns, nodding. He can see she's been crying, though she's tried to tidy up the damage to her makeup Mar 01 22:44:52 How was it? Mar 01 22:46:21 * Morgan moves to her, wrapping his arms around her Mar 01 22:46:24 Oh blossom Mar 01 22:46:49 * Molly is much wider with the baby tied to her Mar 01 22:47:01 I'm alright, my love Mar 01 22:48:38 * Morgan nods, letting her go Mar 01 22:49:06 It wasn't a request to be released *she smiles* Mar 01 22:50:16 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:50:27 Whats had you crying, my love? Mar 01 22:51:30 * Molly glances at the baby Mar 01 22:51:45 I don't want to let him go. Not today, not ever. Mar 01 22:52:09 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:52:13 I know love Mar 01 22:54:39 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:55:00 I think he's got a tooth coming Mar 01 22:55:11 Oh? Mar 01 22:55:58 Just here... *she touches her lower front left tooth with her finger tip* Mar 01 22:56:41 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:56:58 Is he grizzling a lot? Mar 01 22:57:49 * Molly nods "a little" Mar 01 22:58:35 Sounds like it then Mar 01 22:59:00 * Molly nods Mar 01 22:59:34 I think he's also drooled all down my cleavage Mar 01 22:59:45 * Morgan nods Mar 01 22:59:47 Don't blame him Mar 01 22:59:59 * Molly giggles, blushing Mar 01 23:00:01 Oh? Mar 01 23:00:28 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 01 23:00:34 Where are the others? Mar 01 23:01:38 Having lunch in the ballroom Mar 01 23:02:35 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:02:44 I'll grab HeinzHarold and Inga before quiet hour Mar 01 23:03:14 You needn't stay, my love. We're alright here Mar 01 23:03:25 You don't want to see it?\ Mar 01 23:03:56 Oh I do... I'm looking forward to seeing the chair too Mar 01 23:04:22 * Morgan blushes Mar 01 23:04:40 I suppose... we should talk before that about the shifts Sorgi has asked of me Mar 01 23:05:08 * Molly nods, continuing to gently sway Mar 01 23:05:14 Yes my love Mar 01 23:05:42 Monday, Tuesday Wednesday forenoon... Friday and Saturday middle Mar 01 23:06:03 * Molly nods Mar 01 23:06:13 Is that what you wish? Mar 01 23:07:22 It'll ease the burden on him, given our sailing over night Mar 01 23:07:46 I will manage with that, my love Mar 01 23:09:26 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:09:32 They are all command shifts Mar 01 23:09:42 * Molly smiles Mar 01 23:09:49 That must please you Mar 01 23:10:12 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:10:15 Absolutely it does Mar 01 23:10:34 I'm happy for you Mar 01 23:10:53 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:12:37 How are the crew handling it? Mar 01 23:12:56 They're tense. But they're still doing their jobs Mar 01 23:13:06 * Molly nods Mar 01 23:13:24 That's all we can ask for now Mar 01 23:13:46 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:13:50 Aye, I suppose so Mar 01 23:14:55 I had a thought about it all Mar 01 23:16:10 Oh? Mar 01 23:16:44 One of the biggest risks to ships so far from land is being becalmed Mar 01 23:16:56 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:16:59 Yes... Mar 01 23:17:49 Even without sails, she moves at a solid speed in middle watch. We can't -be- properly becalmed Mar 01 23:18:03 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:18:07 That makes sense, yes Mar 01 23:18:36 The original charts say there's a risk of that a little closer to Capperlucia Mar 01 23:19:34 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:19:44 I see... so we'll not make so much time then Mar 01 23:20:21 If we hit it, that's possible. Maybe we wont Mar 01 23:21:10 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:21:17 As with most things, we'll have to wait and see Mar 01 23:22:00 * Molly nods, moving to put her cheek to his arm Mar 01 23:22:11 What was Inga saying? Mar 01 23:22:51 Quite a bit... she wanted to check I wasn't feeling too awkward. We talked about being homesick and how she isn't Mar 01 23:23:05 Are you? Mar 01 23:23:39 surprisingly... hypocritically... Mar 01 23:23:53 Why hypocritically? Mar 01 23:24:32 As I said to her... I ran away, tried to get myself killed so I never had to go back... how is it not hypocritical to be homesick for it now? She said its a sign that I am healed Mar 01 23:24:55 * Molly nods Mar 01 23:25:51 She speaks a lot of sense there, my love. Besides, you told me long before we got married that you longed to go home, but if you did Edward would surely die, and you would not do that to your mother Mar 01 23:27:45 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:27:47 True Mar 01 23:28:58 And if Edward had died in the fire too, you'd not have left, would you? Mar 01 23:30:19 No, I wouldn't Mar 01 23:30:57 Then it's not at all hypocritical. You were homesick for home without Edward in it Mar 01 23:31:57 * Morgan nods, shaking himself slightly Mar 01 23:32:39 Come here, liebling, touch the baby. That makes me feel better Mar 01 23:33:14 * Morgan nods, moving closer, stroking the boys hair Mar 01 23:33:31 *Amir smiles in his sleep* Mar 01 23:35:39 * Morgan sighs, watching him Mar 01 23:39:36 Why do I always fall in love when it's so complicated, hmm? Mar 01 23:39:52 * Morgan sighs again Mar 01 23:39:59 I don't know love. Its so very difficult Mar 01 23:41:45 * Molly nods Mar 01 23:42:45 We will have straightforward one day. Just us, no parents to fight, no adoptions to argue for Mar 01 23:42:58 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:43:02 Aye love Mar 01 23:43:45 It's very superstitious, but the plate told us we were adopting Varick... it did not mention adopting another Mar 01 23:44:08 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:44:19 Aye. Mar 01 23:44:42 That's bothering you too? Mar 01 23:46:01 Some, yes Mar 01 23:46:32 * Molly nods. She is quiet before saying Mar 01 23:46:58 How are you generally? Mar 01 23:47:12 * Morgan sighs Mar 01 23:47:20 I'm alright Mar 01 23:47:43 Better than you might have been? Mar 01 23:48:27 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:48:35 Better than I was when I first woke Mar 01 23:48:54 * Molly nods sadly Mar 01 23:49:01 I'm sorry I didn't wake Mar 01 23:49:39 No, love, its fine Mar 01 23:50:56 The threat of it is gone at least? Mar 01 23:51:58 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:52:10 Yes, thankfully. I don't have to face what I feared Mar 01 23:52:38 * Molly nods "and you won't have to dread going to bed so much" Mar 01 23:53:23 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:53:25 Aye, there is that Mar 01 23:53:59 Maybe this is the end of the nightmares, as Madchen said Mar 01 23:54:31 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 23:54:33 maybe Mar 01 23:54:57 That would be wonderful Mar 01 23:55:41 * Morgan nods Mar 01 23:55:50 It would indeed Mar 01 23:57:51 * Molly nods. She seems quite content standing there with the sleeping child and close to her husband Mar 01 23:58:03 How are you feeling about last night now? Mar 01 23:58:19 * Morgan shrugs Mar 01 23:58:41 Alright I suppose... maybe a little embarrassed but... ok. Mar 01 23:58:50 Why embarrassed?