**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Mar 4 11:19:31 2023 Mar 04 11:19:31 * Now talking on #7thsea Mar 04 11:41:08 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 04 11:41:14 * MollyK is now known as HH Mar 04 11:42:08 Worse than not knowin' what they'd been like? Mar 04 11:42:43 I think so, yeah Mar 04 11:42:55 * HH nods Mar 04 11:43:35 Mebbie you'll get some peace with it one day? Mar 04 11:44:45 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Mar 04 11:44:52 I hope so... I really do Mar 04 11:45:56 * HH nods. Molly comes back in, and starts tidying up from the boys playing Mar 04 11:47:14 M: Varick has asked if I will ask Betuana if Amir can stay with us overnight one day Mar 04 11:47:49 Right.. Mar 04 11:48:14 M: I have said I will discuss it with you, but I think it's unlikely Mar 04 11:49:04 * Morgan nods Mar 04 11:49:09 I don't see she would allow it Mar 04 11:52:26 *Molly shakes her head* no... and would they wake each other? Mar 04 11:53:01 * Morgan shrugs Mar 04 11:53:02 Maybe Mar 04 11:53:52 *Molly nods, continuing the task* Mar 04 11:54:22 $how long do you reckon this is going to go on for?$ Mar 04 11:54:58 $The waiting? I don't know$ Mar 04 11:56:14 $like torture, and it' not even me going through it$ Mar 04 11:56:40 $Yeah, its fairly awful man$ Mar 04 11:57:02 * HH watches Molly work Mar 04 11:57:22 $putting your wife through the wringer, isn't it?$ Mar 04 11:57:45 $Yeah it really is$ Mar 04 11:58:18 $i can put up with a lot myself, but not if it was hurting Inga$ Mar 04 11:58:43 $Yeah. Its killing me man$ Mar 04 11:59:14 $i don't know what you can do to persuade her$ Mar 04 11:59:51 $I have something. But I don't want to use it$ Mar 04 12:01:00 *Molly picks up a blanket that's Amir's. HH watches as she holds it close a minute* Mar 04 12:01:37 $big risk for the trade?$ Mar 04 12:01:48 $potentially, yes$ Mar 04 12:02:15 * HH looks thoughtful Mar 04 12:02:41 Hey, Molly, don't spose you'd get some coffee for us 'ard workin' men? Mar 04 12:03:07 $are you trying to piss her off?$ Mar 04 12:03:20 *Molly smiles* I'll be bringing one cup for my husband then! Mar 04 12:03:42 $distracting her from brooding$ Mar 04 12:04:28 $Well done$ Mar 04 12:04:29 * HH grins "I'm happy to share with 'im. He's always let me eat 'is food an' stuff" Mar 04 12:05:42 You mean you always filch my bacon Mar 04 12:06:14 It's -bacon-, man. Mar 04 12:07:19 * Morgan nods Mar 04 12:07:29 I know... you'd be really easy to train if you were a dog Mar 04 12:08:25 * HH grins Mar 04 12:08:32 Tha's what m' wife says Mar 04 12:08:54 *Molly smiles* Always begging at her feet... Would you like coffee, my love? Mar 04 12:09:11 Please Mar 04 12:09:22 * HH chuckles when she goes Mar 04 12:09:45 I don' beg at her feet Mar 04 12:12:20 Fawn? Mar 04 12:12:58 I could do a bitta worship, if th' situation required Mar 04 12:13:36 * Morgan nods Mar 04 12:14:16 What are y' thinkin' o' doing? Mar 04 12:14:41 Waiting. As painful as it is Mar 04 12:15:13 Jus' thinking, mebbie you can use 'er belief that men aren't th' ones in charge in yer favour Mar 04 12:15:34 * Morgan sips his whiskey Mar 04 12:15:36 I'm listening Mar 04 12:16:41 You can be th' bad guy. Be a bit pushy an' bossy. If the shit hits th' captain you can let Molly apologise on yer behalf an' correct you Mar 04 12:17:16 I'm not sure how you mean Mar 04 12:19:05 Put yer foot down, make some demands. If it backfires, let Molly smooth it over by sayin' you were oversteppin' Mar 04 12:19:37 Bit obvious, don't you think? And to what end? Mar 04 12:19:52 Mebbie Betuana will give in to it Mar 04 12:20:55 I don't see it, and it has a massive chance of backfiring Mar 04 12:21:05 * HH sighs Mar 04 12:21:27 I'm just gropin' around for ideas, man Mar 04 12:21:54 She knows thats not how our society works... Mar 04 12:22:22 Guess so Mar 04 12:23:38 What demands? Mar 04 12:25:15 I ain't got that far, man Mar 04 12:25:45 * Morgan nods Mar 04 12:26:07 I'm sceptical, but I'm not strictly against it... Mar 04 12:26:30 Problem is, what leverage y' got? Mar 04 12:28:55 Tough one... her being restored makes no odds to the trade... my request about Amir, she says that doesn't either... Mar 04 12:30:43 But you can't say "give him over or else...", b'cause you got nothin' you can take away Mar 04 12:31:41 No... no I haven't Mar 04 12:34:17 * HH drinks another mouthful Mar 04 12:34:48 Not used t' fights that we can't win off our own smarts or skills Mar 04 12:35:27 No. I don't like it. Mar 04 12:36:56 Me either. Think it's pretty fucking bullshit, ackshully Mar 04 12:38:10 * Morgan nods Mar 04 12:39:29 Need a hug? Mar 04 12:39:54 Uhhh... I'm alright actually. Won't say -no- but I don't -need- one. Mar 04 12:40:12 * HH gets up, coming to hug him Mar 04 12:40:39 * Morgan gets up, hugging him Mar 04 12:44:23 Love you, man Mar 04 12:44:52 I love you too... thank you for being here Mar 04 12:45:14 Not much o' anywhere else to go Mar 04 12:45:39 Could've stayed home Mar 04 12:46:44 You seen my Ma and our Ruth. Can y' imagine three months in 'er house with my gorgeous wife? You did my balls a favour by invitin' us Mar 04 12:49:35 * Morgan nods Mar 04 12:52:01 They love you man... they want you to have babies, they just don't want you to do the thing needed to make them Mar 04 13:03:14 * HH nods Mar 04 13:04:42 Y' imagine what my Ma is gon' be like?! Mar 04 13:05:34 * Morgan nods Mar 04 13:05:40 Oh yes... probably not as bad as Martha... Mar 04 13:05:47 * HH shudders Mar 04 13:06:10 Yeah, y' gon' have to watch that one! Mar 04 13:06:35 * Morgan nods Mar 04 13:06:39 Without doubt Mar 04 13:07:06 Keep Molly at Hafenlohr as long as possible? Mar 04 13:07:29 Can't risk not having them in Sudlachenburg Mar 04 13:08:06 Want 'em born in th' bed you were? Mar 04 13:09:03 * Morgan nods Mar 04 13:09:15 I know I'm not one for tradition but... Mar 04 13:09:29 That's a big one Mar 04 13:10:19 * Morgan looks at him solemnly Mar 04 13:10:22 Thats what she said Mar 04 13:10:59 * HH laughs, slapping his back Mar 04 13:12:18 That's what she says when y' conceive, then again after bein' churched, b'cause it's been eleven months an' she's forgotten what it looks like Mar 04 13:13:08 Uhhh... you're planning to abstain after conception? Mar 04 13:13:58 No... but thought mebbie we'll do other things til th' quickenin', be safer Mar 04 13:14:50 * Morgan nods Mar 04 13:14:55 I understand Mar 04 13:15:05 Y' did that last time? Mar 04 13:15:24 * Morgan blushes Mar 04 13:15:38 Gentler but... not less Mar 04 13:15:45 * HH nods Mar 04 13:15:58 Just wouldn' want t' hurt them Mar 04 13:16:33 Maybe talk to Molly about it... Mar 04 13:17:21 * HH chuckles "last time I talked 'bout sex with Inga to Molly was pretty awkward!" Mar 04 13:17:44 Yeah? Mar 04 13:18:03 On 'orseback when she was askin' 'bout the brothel in Paan Mar 04 13:19:18 Ah... maybe it'd be easier now Mar 04 13:19:37 You had a word with 'er 'bout it? Mar 04 13:20:22 About talking to you? I suggested talking about sex while sharing a saddle might have been somewhat awkward for you Mar 04 13:21:04 * HH nods Mar 04 13:21:54 Was a bit. Think she's quite innocent as well as quite a naughty lassie Mar 04 13:22:45 * Morgan nods Mar 04 13:22:53 Thats accurate I'd say Mar 04 13:25:12 Got th' feelin' she didn't have a clue it was a bad time Mar 04 13:25:21 Nope, she had no idea at all Mar 04 13:25:50 Managed t' distract 'er before I had t' sit on the horse's ass! Mar 04 13:28:05 * Morgan laughs Mar 04 13:28:13 Not sure if I should be annoyed about that or not Mar 04 13:29:10 Wouldn'ta been because it was -yer- wife, but because I was thinkin' o' mine Mar 04 13:30:11 I know Mar 04 13:30:18 * Morgan takes a mouthful of his drink Mar 04 13:31:45 Didn't 'appen man, don't worry Mar 04 13:33:12 'M not worrying. I'm trying to figure a way forward with Betuana Mar 04 13:33:34 * HH nods Mar 04 13:35:21 Me too Mar 04 13:35:55 * Morgan nods, sitting back down, lounging on the couch Mar 04 13:36:26 * HH sits beside him, trying to shoulder him off Mar 04 13:36:30 I was sat there! Mar 04 13:37:15 * Morgan sighs, getting up and moving Mar 04 13:38:27 What, y' too grown up for Get Off The Couch now? Mar 04 13:38:51 Varicks sleeping... Mar 04 13:39:01 I get it, man, when I'm as old an' borin' as you, I won' wanna play either Mar 04 13:39:21 You'll understand when you -finally- grow up Mar 04 13:39:50 Grow up an' be miserable an' dull. Hold yer tongue! Mar 04 13:40:03 Lets not forget what happened last time either... Mar 04 13:42:38 Gotta admit, man, tha' was pretty funny Mar 04 13:42:52 * Morgan nods Mar 04 13:43:13 The look of disapproval wasn't wonderful... Mar 04 13:44:24 * HH grins "not my problem" Mar 04 13:45:26 Only because I kept her occupied so she didn't come and scold you Mar 04 13:47:06 Using yer sexual prowess for good, man Mar 04 13:48:31 Its a burden but I carry it well Mar 04 13:49:18 * HH laughs, giving him the space back Mar 04 13:49:43 No more dreams o' yer special girl doin' summat sexy then? Mar 04 13:50:49 No... the nightmare, though... did feature her... had a new dream, too... Mar 04 13:51:18 Yeah? Mar 04 13:52:07 * Morgan nods Mar 04 13:53:12 Yep. Another path where one thing had happened differently Mar 04 13:53:40 What was it? Mar 04 13:54:01 *Molly and Inga come in with the tray of coffee* Mar 04 13:55:58 Molly had taken an instant dislike to Dau.. so captain Tsaylur had helped her crew the Rose. I could see her sipping away and got drunk as hell, and we ended up sleeping together. I crept out without a word, like some... some... -cur-. Mar 04 13:57:06 [13:37:46] HH: *Molly and Inga come in with the tray of coffee* Mar 04 13:57:16 Doesn' sound like you, man Mar 04 13:58:00 * Morgan nods, moving to make room Mar 04 13:59:06 *they pour and then find space to sit* Mar 04 13:59:17 So then what? Mar 04 14:00:19 I came home but couldn't settle... wandered for a few months, picking up work here and there...finally went back to Tawstock Mar 04 14:01:39 *Molly glances at him* when was this, my love? Mar 04 14:02:09 A dream I had Mar 04 14:03:32 *Molly nods, resting her cheek to his shoulder* alright Mar 04 14:05:12 * Morgan finishes his whiskey Mar 04 14:06:41 An' she was long gone? Mar 04 14:07:43 Oh, she'd left the day I did to come home... she'd picked up some things but... there was another stupid party, and I got word that the Rose had just docked and that she was with child... Mar 04 14:09:18 I: who did she marry? Mar 04 14:09:48 No-one. Mar 04 14:11:37 I: oh no, who ruined her?! Mar 04 14:11:47 * HH grimaces Mar 04 14:11:51 * Morgan looks a little ashamed of himself Mar 04 14:12:13 M: It's just a dream, Inga, no one ruined me Mar 04 14:14:18 I: *she nods* okay Mar 04 14:14:45 M: then what happened, liebling? Mar 04 14:15:16 I came to see you... you wouldn't tell me who the father was to start with... Mar 04 14:16:10 M: why? Mar 04 14:17:19 Because the father cannot take the child from you if they do not know they are the father... Mar 04 14:18:53 M: it was your baby. You must have been livid! Mar 04 14:19:41 No, I wasn't... I felt awful at how I'd treated you Mar 04 14:20:59 M: how pregnant was I? Mar 04 14:21:51 extremely Mar 04 14:22:10 We're talking a couple of weeks away, at most Mar 04 14:39:20 * HH has quit (Ping Timeout) Mar 04 14:42:36 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 04 16:08:10 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 04 16:16:43 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Mar 04 16:58:19 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 04 17:07:03 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 04 17:10:37 [16:47:02] MollyK: You were not angry you were going to be excluded? Mar 04 17:11:44 It didn't come to that... I swore to you that no-one would take her from you... we talked, honestly... you asked me to leave when you did, join you on the Rose Mar 04 17:13:10 M: *she nods* I thought about asking you to when I got her Mar 04 17:15:20 * Morgan nods, picking up his coffee and sipping it Mar 04 17:16:17 I: how do you know it was a girl? Mar 04 17:17:56 You had a dream about it... in red haired girl, my eyes... I have a suspicion about that... Mar 04 17:18:19 * MollyK smiles warmly Mar 04 17:18:26 Madchen Mar 04 17:18:36 I reckon so Mar 04 17:18:58 I: that's going to be your daughter? Mar 04 17:20:55 One of them at least... she's... god, how to describe her... Mar 04 17:23:22 * MollyK looks up at him Mar 04 17:23:28 Beautiful... Mar 04 17:24:33 * Morgan nods Mar 04 17:24:42 Yes... Mar 04 17:26:29 * MollyK smiles, watching him intently Mar 04 17:26:38 With your eyes, she has to be... Mar 04 17:27:06 * Morgan smiles, kissing her forehead Mar 04 17:27:25 I think we both know her looks come from you Mar 04 17:28:03 * MollyK shakes her head "I thought you were the most beautiful man I'd ever seen, the moment I set eyes on you..." Mar 04 17:28:22 HH: She hadn' met me by then, o' course Mar 04 17:28:51 Inga quietly says: Shush, Heinzharold, don't spoil their moment Mar 04 17:29:10 And I was... horrible. Mar 04 17:29:34 You were certainly bossy! *she giggles* Mar 04 17:32:23 It was my job Mar 04 17:33:39 * MollyK nods Mar 04 17:33:59 I: I don't understand how you can know her Mar 04 17:35:54 * Morgan blows out air Mar 04 17:36:04 Oh thats tough to explain... I think thats one for you... Mar 04 17:39:08 She appears in our dreams. The nieblungen don't know about her. But she knows things. She saved them at Graben Mar 04 17:39:13 I: how?! Mar 04 17:39:18 * MollyK smiles Mar 04 17:39:25 Back to you, my love Mar 04 17:40:44 I'm slowly developing an idea... what if... what she has magic that allows her to, I don't know, project herself through time, or see through time or something else that should make good Sudlachenburg boys like us freak right out... and we're seeing her because she's doing it in the future... Mar 04 17:41:50 Oh now that is an interesting idea! Mar 04 17:42:21 HH: yeah, that's like sittin' on a bag of nails Mar 04 17:42:31 Pfff, thats nothing Mar 04 17:44:15 Like... a time weaver... Mar 04 17:44:58 Could be... Mar 04 17:46:08 HH: The fuck's a time weaver? Mar 04 17:46:38 You know those spiders you get in the garden? Big bulbous back end? Mar 04 17:46:50 HH: yeah Mar 04 17:47:17 Thats called an orb weaver, because it looks like an orb and weaves its web... now, instead of web, what do you think a time weaver might do? Mar 04 17:47:36 HH: yeah... not sure I like it Mar 04 17:47:50 Welcome to the club of having no say in it Mar 04 17:48:36 * MollyK takes a deep breath, holding it a moment Mar 04 17:48:47 I: when will you have her? Mar 04 17:49:12 * Morgan looks a little evasive Mar 04 17:49:17 I'm not sire Mar 04 17:49:36 I: will you have her first? Mar 04 17:49:46 I don't believe so Mar 04 17:50:38 I: it's a bit odd Mar 04 17:51:09 You may have noticed a theme there... Mar 04 17:51:28 I: do you only see her? Mar 04 17:52:46 She's the only one I can get a proper look at... I've seen others but only glimpses, or from a distance... *he draws a breath* not including seeing how Jana and my son would've grown of course Mar 04 17:54:47 I: Oh that's sad Mar 04 17:55:10 * MollyK takes his hand, fingers through his supportively Mar 04 17:56:30 Aye... it is. Its very difficult Mar 04 17:58:21 *Inga nods* I liked the name Madchen, but I said you could have it Mar 04 17:59:11 I am grateful... Mar 04 17:59:42 I: I like Sofia Mar 04 18:00:18 * MollyK smiles Mar 04 18:00:27 That's pretty Mar 04 18:00:49 Thats really lovely Mar 04 18:01:12 There's a society called Sofia's daughters... Mar 04 18:01:28 I: What do they do? Mar 04 18:01:55 Oh, secret society stuff, words in the right ears, influence, that sort of thing... Mar 04 18:02:45 Is that where Siobahn got her coded messages? Mar 04 18:03:19 I think so... Mar 04 18:04:28 * MollyK nods Mar 04 18:05:01 HH: I like Agamemnon for a boy Mar 04 18:05:25 No you don't Mar 04 18:32:32 Maybe if Inga doesn't like it, we might use it, mon petit chou... Agamemnon Morgan Koertig... Mar 04 18:32:58 My father would like that Mar 04 18:33:34 HH: could call 'im Aggie Mar 04 18:34:57 * Morgan visibly flinches Mar 04 18:35:39 * MollyK and Inga giggle Mar 04 18:36:32 no... I don't think so. Molly, HeinzHarold suggested we have our children call me Pa... so he and I would be Da and Pa... Mar 04 18:38:20 If that is your wish my love... after that night I called you Papa in the bedroom, I leave it entirely to you Mar 04 18:38:44 HH: *he laughs* she called you Papa?! Mar 04 18:40:42 She did, yes Mar 04 18:41:38 HH: What the hell?! $I knew you guys were odd, but wow!$ Mar 04 18:41:46 * MollyK blushes Mar 04 18:42:12 $It wasn't like that$ Mar 04 18:42:32 It wasn't like -that-. I was kissing his neck and I thought of my father, so it popped out Mar 04 18:42:42 * Morgan closes his eyes Mar 04 18:42:51 $ugh, like a fucking echo!$ Mar 04 18:43:03 I: Molly... I don't think that's better Mar 04 18:43:39 Oh my god! I wasn't thinking of him -because- I was kissing Morgan's neck! Mar 04 18:43:48 $not an echo if you only heard one of them$ Mar 04 18:45:59 HH: did ya lose th' mood, man? Mar 04 18:52:09 I don't recall Mar 04 18:53:36 I don't think so... I'm sure it would have been wonderful Mar 04 18:54:14 I: Pa and Da is cute. Our children could all say those, like nicknames Mar 04 18:54:47 * Morgan watches the liquid in his cup for a moment before sipping it Mar 04 18:55:42 * MollyK gently squeezes his hand Mar 04 18:56:27 I: I think I'll be Muti though. I always thought it must be nice to have someone call you that, or someone to call that Mar 04 18:59:28 * Morgan watches her for a moment, sipping his coffee Mar 04 18:59:51 * MollyK smiles Mar 04 19:00:27 That's sweet. I hadn't really thought about it, it just... it just kind of happened with Varick Mar 04 19:01:25 It might have for you... there was some anguish for him with me Mar 04 19:03:55 * MollyK nods Mar 04 19:04:05 He didn't want to upset you Mar 04 19:04:49 I know Mar 04 19:09:49 HH: Not gon' have many quiet e'enings like this once there's babes around Mar 04 19:15:26 You'd be surprised Mar 04 19:16:23 I: Are you going to have nursery maids, Morgan? Mar 04 19:17:30 Nursery maids? Mar 04 19:20:29 I: to help with the children when you have parties or have to be away Mar 04 19:24:19 I don't think we've gotten so far in our planning... Mar 04 19:26:10 * MollyK shakes her head "It's tough to know how much time we'll wish to be at Court, and Fischler is several days travel" Mar 04 19:27:48 I imagine it'll be expected I do some of them at least Mar 04 19:28:57 I: we'll keep Molly company Mar 04 19:29:31 I will want to go for as long as I can, and in Fischler we can see Stef Mar 04 19:33:13 * Morgan nods Mar 04 19:34:10 *this reminds him about the wedding on June 7th, and how Edward hoped Stef, Mina, and Inga would all be pregnant for it* Mar 04 19:34:56 We need to go to Fischler in June... for the 7th Mar 04 19:35:10 Why, my love? Mar 04 19:37:46 We're all invited to a wedding Mar 04 19:38:02 * MollyK frowns "Isaiah?!" Mar 04 19:40:18 God no... his sister Mar 04 19:41:27 I: Zench and Heidi's wedding?! Mar 04 19:42:01 * Morgan nods Mar 04 19:42:36 * MollyK squeals along with Inga "Oh my gosh, what will I wear?!" Mar 04 19:43:08 HH: *he looks at Morgan* Fuckin' knee breeches. -Again-. Mar 04 19:47:07 * Morgan nods Mar 04 19:47:37 Do like Edward pointed out, few buttons undone on your shirt with your hair all tousled... Mar 04 19:48:05 I: *she smiles, nodding* He looks hot like that Mar 04 19:48:09 * MollyK giggles Mar 04 19:50:15 He told me I should do that... before I got Stef to do this *he points to his hair* of course... and no-one needs me in an open shirt Mar 04 19:50:53 I always need you in an open shirt! Mar 04 19:51:04 * MollyK suddenly blushes, HH laughing hard Mar 04 19:52:06 * Morgan snorts, blushing Mar 04 19:52:31 I: It's really not so bad Mar 04 19:56:06 Hmm? What isn't? Mar 04 19:56:15 I: Your chest Mar 04 19:57:12 I think most would disagree Mar 04 19:57:50 I: it wouldn't bother me Mar 04 19:59:11 * MollyK shakes her head "It never bothered me. I was so excited the first time I got to see him with his shirt off, and I loved that he trusted me with his scars" Mar 04 20:05:24 * Morgan glances at Inga Mar 04 20:05:56 Thats not to say I wouldn't trust you with them... they're... *he looks at HeinzHarold* my back is awful, ain't it? Mar 04 20:07:07 *HH shakes his head* Nah, man, it's pretty scarred up, but it's not monstrous or anythin' Mar 04 20:07:29 Thought my father would be sick Mar 04 20:08:31 I: would you show me them? Mar 04 20:08:54 HH: My lil darlin's tryinna get you naked, man Mar 04 20:09:13 If our spouses don't mind... Mar 04 20:10:03 * MollyK smiles "providing you do not mind me ogling you, my love" Mar 04 20:10:32 HH: Not like you ain't seen 'er half dressed already! Mar 04 20:11:10 * Morgan nods, fetching the whiskey and taking a couple of large mouthfuls before standing up, removing his shirt while facing Inga Mar 04 20:11:18 You got something to be sick into? Mar 04 20:12:06 *all three of them protest vehemently about this statement* Mar 04 20:14:27 * Morgan shrugs slightly before heaving a deep breath and turning round Mar 04 20:23:45 I: Oh Morgan, that must have hurt so much Mar 04 20:24:31 * Morgan nods, not moving Mar 04 20:25:32 I: it's not pretty, if I said it was you wouldn't trust me when I say it's better than I expected Mar 04 20:26:18 * Morgan nods, pulling his shirt back on Mar 04 20:26:42 * MollyK gets up, coming to hug him Mar 04 20:26:57 What it represents is beautiful... Mar 04 20:27:27 * Morgan shrugs, burying his face again her shoulder Mar 04 20:28:00 * MollyK leans her temple to his head Mar 04 20:28:59 It's a badge of honour, my love. Of self-sacrifice, of the lives you saved at a huge personal cost Mar 04 20:29:42 * Morgan nods, picking up the whiskey Mar 04 20:30:10 *inga watches him* could I give you a hug now? Mar 04 20:31:03 The answer to that will never be no Mar 04 20:32:27 * MollyK moves away. When Inga hugs him, she doesn't shy away from letting the hands that naturally fall over his scars from resting there over the marred skin in a gesture of acceptance Mar 04 20:32:54 * Morgan holds onto her Mar 04 20:34:01 I: thank you for trusting me too Mar 04 20:34:40 * Morgan nods Mar 04 20:34:52 Its not that I didn't trust you... just... sparing you... Mar 04 20:35:07 I: I'm alright Mar 04 20:35:49 * Morgan nods, letting go Mar 04 20:36:36 How bad were they, in the first few years? Mar 04 20:39:37 * Morgan sits down, taking a gulp of whiskey Mar 04 20:40:10 well... given that Kaufmann made sure they were cleaned thoroughly, regularly... you know those mincers for meat? Mar 04 20:40:56 * MollyK nods Mar 04 20:41:11 Looked a lot like what you get from that Mar 04 20:42:09 * MollyK nods sadly, but he can see a particular sort of vengeful anger in her eyes Mar 04 20:42:31 It is fortunate you have the constitution that you do Mar 04 20:43:15 $uh oh, don't fancy his chances if she meets him!$ Mar 04 20:43:19 * Morgan nods Mar 04 20:44:46 I: what happened to that man? Mar 04 20:47:59 Kaufmann? He retired... working at a gentleman's club as a doorman I hear Mar 04 20:49:13 $She could do horrid things to him from a distance...$ Mar 04 20:49:48 $he could drop dead and nooone would even suspect a thing$ Mar 04 20:49:58 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 04 20:50:10 I: have you seen him again? Mar 04 20:50:54 No, I haven't Mar 04 20:52:05 That's for the best, I think. Mar 04 20:52:50 Am I going to have to command you not to dismember him from a distance if you see him? Mar 04 20:52:55 $sometimes you forget how dangerous she could be...$ Mar 04 20:53:12 Dismembering is too visible and messy. Mar 04 20:53:24 That rather answers my question Mar 04 20:54:02 Hmmm... that reminds me, I should really stop Maubourg's chronic flatulence Mar 04 20:54:12 *HH and Inga laugh* Mar 04 20:57:24 * Morgan nods Mar 04 20:57:37 Given I am to spend time with him, I would appreciate that Mar 04 20:57:55 *this only makes them laugh more* Mar 04 20:58:20 I will do that to spare your delicate sensibilities, mon petit chou Mar 04 20:58:32 * Morgan nods Mar 04 20:58:34 Thank you Mar 04 20:58:52 HH: How did that come about? Mar 04 21:00:18 The flatulence? Mar 04 21:03:06 HH: *he nods* Mar 04 21:04:17 He's old? Mar 04 21:05:34 He was an ass about Dietlinde and Jana, so I decided to let him pronounce that proudly wherever he goes. Mar 04 21:08:12 HH: y' used magic t' make him play the bum trumpet? Mar 04 21:08:41 * MollyK and Inga giggle at the term Mar 04 21:09:29 My setting him on fire would've been a bit obvious Mar 04 21:10:37 It'd have ruined their... unique ... decor Mar 04 21:13:17 I'd need to sell the entire fleet to have enough money to make that place homely Mar 04 21:17:25 * MollyK nods Mar 04 21:17:34 I: is it awful? Mar 04 21:18:03 * MollyK smiles at Morgan "I think Awful would be unfairly flattering, don't you?" Mar 04 21:18:33 It does not align with our tastes at all Mar 04 21:19:51 It's really dated and dark, and so stuffy. Hafenlohr won't be like that Mar 04 21:20:18 I: Hafenlohr has the lovely big drawing room with the windows Mar 04 21:23:15 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:23:51 * MollyK nods, smiling "all the lovely sunset light..." Mar 04 21:24:21 [all the better for sketching me nude in...] Mar 04 21:24:52 [yes, indeed] Mar 04 21:27:01 * MollyK and Inga talk about the decor and changes for Hafenlohr, it appears Molly's given this lots of thought. They're on to the nursery when she says "I don't know if we'd be allowed to take it from Sudlachenburg" Mar 04 21:27:46 Take what? Mar 04 21:28:01 The Koertig crib Mar 04 21:28:22 I'm afraid I don't know... I daren't ask mother in case she gets the wrong idea Mar 04 21:28:48 That we might have them at Hafenlohr instead? Mar 04 21:29:27 No, that you're increasing Mar 04 21:32:06 * MollyK sighs "yes, I wouldn't want them all getting excited already" Mar 04 21:33:27 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:33:30 Exactly Mar 04 21:35:10 * MollyK sips her coffee Mar 04 21:35:25 I: does it make it easier knowing when it will be? Mar 04 21:35:54 Uhhh... yes and no Mar 04 21:36:37 It might have if it had been March, or April... but -Autumn-? It seems so very far away Mar 04 21:37:46 But a least we know it will not be -longer- Mar 04 21:38:05 * MollyK nods Mar 04 21:38:18 That is true. We knew the herbs would delay it Mar 04 21:38:24 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:39:38 * MollyK tries to shake it off "besides, we have a whole new house to make our own, and that would be harder if I was being sick all the time!" Mar 04 21:39:58 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:40:01 Very true love Mar 04 21:40:17 HH: does she mean swive in? I think she means swive in, man *he grins* Mar 04 21:40:41 * MollyK giggles Mar 04 21:41:26 * Morgan sips his coffee Mar 04 21:41:29 Think you might be right Mar 04 21:41:47 I might be saving it for the private garden... Mar 04 21:42:02 HH: goin' back to th' golden lantern? Mar 04 21:42:18 Not planning to Mar 04 21:43:00 *He looks puzzled* there's somewhere else with a private garden? Mar 04 21:43:32 This young lady has plans for some of the grounds... Mar 04 21:46:15 I: you're building a private garden! Mar 04 21:46:47 * Morgan shrugs Mar 04 21:48:47 * MollyK giggles "It will save us money in the longer term. Maybe with a summerhouse to sleep in, and somewhere for food and drink to be left, like a proper holiday" Mar 04 21:50:55 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:51:59 I: it sounds nice. We'll look after the children for you when you go off to the garden Mar 04 21:52:28 HH: best keep 'em busy on th' other side o' the estate, or plug their ears! Mar 04 21:52:47 * MollyK giggles, blushing, and hides her face against Morgan's arm Mar 04 21:53:46 * Morgan nods slowly Mar 04 21:55:46 *the food comes then, and the talk during the meal is less rude. They finish it with coffee* Mar 04 21:56:12 HH: yer on command again tomorrow, aren'cha? Mar 04 21:56:33 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:56:38 I've got command most days now Mar 04 21:56:53 HH: 'appy with that? Mar 04 21:57:21 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:57:23 Why wouldn't I be? Mar 04 21:57:43 HH: less time down 'ere with Molly an' the kids Mar 04 21:58:01 * Morgan nods Mar 04 21:58:03 Needs must Mar 04 22:00:04 We are mostly just working on our languages, and a small amount of Varick's schooling Mar 04 22:02:08 * Morgan sips his coffee Mar 04 22:02:40 I'm a little uneasy about the middles... Mar 04 22:04:11 Why, my love? Mar 04 22:04:38 Suddenly I'm in command of a ship sailing, unreasonably fast, at night... Mar 04 22:05:22 It's unsettling, of course Mar 04 22:06:30 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:08:14 HH: reck'n it's better to sleep through it so y' don't know Mar 04 22:09:42 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:09:48 I'm inclined to agree Mar 04 22:10:51 HH: can't all be doing it though Mar 04 22:12:55 No... Sorgi said he wants steady hands in charge overnight... but there's no-one available so its me... Mar 04 22:13:14 I could probably do it... Mar 04 22:14:26 You'd be fine I'm sure but you don't have any experience Mar 04 22:16:53 I did a couple of afternoons when bringing her from Freiburg to Tawstock. And I am a very quick learner... Mar 04 22:17:11 I know love Mar 04 22:18:23 HH: no point in you bein' up there an' him in bed. Someone's gotta be captain of the Good Ship Koertig Mar 04 22:19:12 He has a point Mar 04 22:19:44 I'm not the captain though, I don't like it like that Mar 04 22:20:22 *HH chuckles* Mar 04 22:22:41 uhhh... second in command then? Mar 04 22:23:22 * MollyK giggles "directly under you?" Mar 04 22:23:45 *HH laughs* Mar 04 22:23:54 * Morgan chuckles Mar 04 22:25:13 HH: right, I'm on with y' tomorrow, so I'm going to bed Mar 04 22:26:22 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:26:24 Alright man Mar 04 22:27:20 *HH and Inga say goodnight, and then they straighten up the study before going through to bed* Mar 04 22:27:24 That was nice Mar 04 22:27:40 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:27:43 It was, wasn't it Mar 04 22:29:59 * MollyK nods, starting to undress Mar 04 22:30:57 I picture it like that, in the years ahead... children all in their beds asleep, good food and drink, our friends and laughter Mar 04 22:32:19 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:32:25 That would be... perfect Mar 04 22:32:46 * MollyK nods Mar 04 22:33:45 We'll reminisce on our days at sea, when we were younger and less busy with babies Mar 04 22:33:57 * Morgan nods, getting undressed Mar 04 22:36:11 * MollyK watches him, smiling Mar 04 22:36:24 I really do find you beautiful, my love Mar 04 22:39:31 * Morgan sighs Mar 04 22:39:36 God knows why Mar 04 22:39:50 * MollyK smiles Mar 04 22:40:18 I'm sure he does, when I thank him in my prayers for you being my husband Mar 04 22:41:35 She didn't react as badly as I ex[ected Mar 04 22:42:09 You are more bothered by them than we all are, because you do not love yourself as we love you Mar 04 22:43:49 maybe Mar 04 22:45:36 It's bothering you that you showed her? Mar 04 22:46:45 A little maybe... its difficult to accept she is not bothered by it Mar 04 22:47:46 It's a part of you, my love, of what you've been through. That's all Mar 04 22:48:37 * Morgan shrugs, getting into bed Mar 04 22:49:20 * MollyK 's multiple layers means it takes her longer, corset to undo, then shift Mar 04 22:49:34 Is there anything I can do to make you feel better? Mar 04 22:50:15 * Morgan shrugs Mar 04 22:50:18 Just be close Mar 04 22:50:47 * MollyK nods, finishing up before getting in beside him Mar 04 22:50:57 However close you wish, my love Mar 04 22:51:40 * Morgan nods, moving to her, moving so his head is on her chest Mar 04 22:52:04 * MollyK strokes his hair Mar 04 22:52:16 It's understandable to feel vulnerable... Mar 04 22:52:40 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:52:44 Aye... Mar 04 22:53:09 Is there more to it than that? Is something else worrying you tonight? Mar 04 22:53:50 Only Amir Mar 04 22:54:18 * MollyK nods Mar 04 22:54:25 It's so difficult Mar 04 22:54:38 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:55:31 yes... it is. HeinzHarold thinks I should start being pushy and if it backfires it gives you chance to correct me, but... I've got no leverage with her, save for turning round, and she knows thats not how our society works Mar 04 22:56:05 * MollyK nods Mar 04 22:56:42 I can understand his reasoning Mar 04 22:56:55 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:57:00 I just don't think it'll work Mar 04 22:57:27 No... I am at a loss Mar 04 22:57:51 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:57:54 Think we just have to wait Mar 04 22:58:01 * MollyK nods Mar 04 22:58:35 It would just be nice to know, because I am only loving him more every day Mar 04 22:59:00 * Morgan nods Mar 04 22:59:06 I think that can be said for all of us Mar 04 22:59:12 * MollyK nods Mar 04 22:59:55 I cannot love in moderation, it's just not in my nature. When I love, I love hard, no matter the futility of it Mar 04 23:00:12 * Morgan nods Mar 04 23:00:15 I know love, I know Mar 04 23:03:05 * MollyK kisses his crown Mar 04 23:03:25 Do you think your dream might have been about that? Mar 04 23:03:54 * Morgan yawns Mar 04 23:04:05 No, I don't think so... I think for a change its fairly straight forward Mar 04 23:05:28 Do you? Mar 04 23:06:09 You don't? Mar 04 23:06:50 A child you want to be father to, but it's out of your hands? Mar 04 23:08:32 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 04 23:08:44 No... we were getting together... Mar 04 23:10:03 Just another path then? Mar 04 23:10:08 * Morgan nods Mar 04 23:10:12 I think so Mar 04 23:10:15 How did I end up with child? Mar 04 23:11:41 You didn't like Dau... Captain Tsaylur helped crew your ship... I was losing you, scared about going home... got absolutely hammered and decided it was a good idea to come and say goodbye.... We ended up making love. I got... scared, felt guilty, all that... and crept away without a word Mar 04 23:12:11 Hmmm... Mar 04 23:12:40 What? Mar 04 23:13:23 I'm wondering how you even managed to get aroused enough given how much you need to drink to be drunk! Mar 04 23:14:18 * Morgan shrugs Mar 04 23:14:23 well... I did. Mar 04 23:15:20 * MollyK nods "and then there was to be a child... she'd have been born by now... half a year or so ago" Mar 04 23:15:44 * Morgan nods Mar 04 23:15:47 aye Mar 04 23:16:41 * MollyK kisses his crown "one day..." Mar 04 23:16:58 * Morgan nods Mar 04 23:17:01 Aye love Mar 04 23:17:31 Do you need to talk about the end of the thread last night? Mar 04 23:19:35 * Morgan nods Mar 04 23:19:38 But not now Mar 04 23:19:56 Now you wish to sleep...? Mar 04 23:21:28 * Morgan nods Mar 04 23:21:42 I wasn't expecting to be in command this morning... its surprisingly tiring Mar 04 23:22:35 * MollyK nods, stroking his hair Mar 04 23:22:49 I'll sing you to sleep then, my Captain... Mar 04 23:24:11 * Morgan nods Mar 04 23:24:15 Thank you my love Mar 04 23:24:42 "Always, liebes herz. Goodnight" Mar 04 23:25:43 G'night love Mar 04 23:27:07 * MollyK sings softly. He barely even registers it before he falls into a solid, peaceful sleep, waking on his own side of the bed with the dawn watch the following morning* Mar 04 23:28:57 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 04 23:34:30 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout)