**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Mar 8 00:00:36 2023 Mar 08 00:00:36 Definitely gotta try it. Poker now? Mar 08 00:00:41 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:01:54 * HH plays several hands before saying Mar 08 00:02:12 'Ow y' finding yer extra bed mate? Mar 08 00:02:42 So far he's been good as gold. He and Varick fell asleep together Mar 08 00:04:25 Bet tha' was cute Mar 08 00:04:41 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:04:44 excessively Mar 08 00:05:46 Hard too though? Mar 08 00:06:27 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:06:39 Yeah, for a few reasons Mar 08 00:07:46 Mainly b'cause nothin's happennin'? Mar 08 00:08:15 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:08:21 yeah Mar 08 00:09:37 She can't 'old out like this f'ever, surely? Mar 08 00:09:48 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 00:10:07 She could. And even if she doesn't, I don't believe the choice will go in our favour Mar 08 00:11:14 * HH rubs Morgan's shoulder "sucks, man" Mar 08 00:12:08 * Morgan nods slowly Mar 08 00:13:40 Molly was lookin' pretty comfortable with him Mar 08 00:13:50 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:13:53 She adores him Mar 08 00:14:59 Gon' be hard on 'er, especially havin' t' do the negotiatin' afterwards Mar 08 00:15:21 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:15:58 extremely. I've got... there's something I'm holding onto but... I'd rather not use it Mar 08 00:16:30 * HH nods Mar 08 00:16:37 Will it work? Mar 08 00:16:48 Maybe. Mar 08 00:18:15 * HH looks at the baby Mar 08 00:18:54 Sometimes, y' just gotta do it. Sometimes it's gotta be done Mar 08 00:19:31 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 00:19:38 If I must... but I don't have to yet. Mar 08 00:19:59 Waitin' til she says no? Mar 08 00:21:21 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:21:34 Aye... no point attacking if I don't have to... Mar 08 00:22:14 Need it done b'fore we get there Mar 08 00:22:25 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:22:27 I suppose so Mar 08 00:23:46 Once y' add in his half-siblings, wider kin, and that 'e's half royal blood, y' got a lot more people with influence to possibly fight against Mar 08 00:24:27 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:24:30 Aye Mar 08 00:26:36 Once he's on tha' island as her kid, 's gonna be a lot harder to get him back on this 'ere boat as yers Mar 08 00:29:00 I know man, I know Mar 08 00:30:19 * HH glances towards the bedroom where the squeals of laughter come from Mar 08 00:30:36 Least someone's 'appy, for t'night at least Mar 08 00:30:48 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:31:08 Yeah. Mina's quite isolated, this does her good too Mar 08 00:32:17 I'd be wantin' some good comp'ny if I'd married Edward too Mar 08 00:33:12 He's trying to rule like I would... Mar 08 00:33:27 Goin' well? Mar 08 00:33:45 Mostly... caused a few issues with Mina but I -think- they've sorted it out now Mar 08 00:34:34 People'll be better for it Mar 08 00:35:03 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 00:35:13 We'll see... they weren't exactly suffering under Joseff Mar 08 00:36:05 * HH smiles Mar 08 00:36:21 My Da woulda been 'appy Mar 08 00:36:27 Oh? Mar 08 00:37:30 Little seeds o' wisdom he planted in you, growin' in Graben now Mar 08 00:38:10 * Morgan nods Mar 08 00:38:18 Yeah... even my fathers starting to change Mar 08 00:40:18 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 08 00:40:30 * HH has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 08 01:09:09 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 08 01:11:18 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 08 01:47:51 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 08 01:52:06 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 08 09:53:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 08 09:57:33 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 08 09:58:38 * MollyK is now known as HH Mar 08 10:00:38 * HH takes another card Mar 08 10:00:45 Makin' progress Mar 08 10:06:45 * Morgan nods Mar 08 10:06:48 Bit surprising really Mar 08 10:07:50 * HH nods Mar 08 10:08:15 Which Grafdom y' goin' for next then? Mar 08 10:09:00 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 10:09:04 Bit much on my plate for that Mar 08 10:11:05 * HH nods Mar 08 10:11:25 Y' know y' got my 'elp, whatever y' need Mar 08 10:12:45 I know you just want a nice, quiet life now man Mar 08 10:14:05 Tellin' me you don't? Mar 08 10:14:39 no... but I don't have a choice in that Mar 08 10:15:16 An' yer my best friend Mar 08 10:15:46 * Morgan opens his mouth then snaps it shut quickly before sipping his drink Mar 08 10:17:07 Y' definitely not comin' back to Capperlucia? Mar 08 10:17:38 I dunno. We don't want to but... we may have to Mar 08 10:18:11 B'cause she sails herself? Mar 08 10:19:17 Depends how far along things are Mar 08 10:23:16 What, Molly's increasin'? Mar 08 10:23:25 * Morgan nods Mar 08 10:23:35 And whether or not we manage to get trade established Mar 08 10:24:17 Don' see why y' wouldn't Mar 08 10:24:32 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 10:24:38 Lots going on... Mar 08 10:29:56 Be easier with the babe if it wasn' for th' trade an' the titles Mar 08 10:30:35 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Mar 08 10:30:38 Yeah it would Mar 08 10:31:37 You'da already told her it was tough shit, right? Mar 08 10:32:47 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 10:32:54 I don't want to hurt her Mar 08 10:34:09 But y' not gonna let him stay until yer really outta ideas? Mar 08 10:34:47 How'd ya mean? Mar 08 10:36:15 Gonna fight t' keep him, e'en if it makes everything tougher? Mar 08 10:37:33 I don't think we can do anything else... Mar 08 10:38:30 Nothin' moral Mar 08 10:38:44 * Morgan nods Mar 08 10:38:55 Yeah Mar 08 10:39:21 Lotsa immoral Mar 08 10:40:32 * Morgan sighs, nodding Mar 08 10:42:04 Not 'ow you operate though Mar 08 10:42:25 No. It really isn't. And I'd rather not have dragons chasing us when we leave. Mar 08 10:42:53 Yeah. Best I could come up with is magic Mar 08 10:43:26 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 10:43:30 We'll just have to wait and see Mar 08 10:43:56 * HH nods. The giggling seems to have settled Mar 08 10:44:26 Reck'n they're nearly done? Mar 08 10:44:39 Sounds like it... or they're doing serious talk Mar 08 10:45:24 Mebbie. Think they were gon' try to persuade Mina t' meet Florrie Mar 08 10:46:47 Not sure that'll go well Mar 08 10:47:13 * HH shrugs Mar 08 10:47:34 Not my problem, man. Not gonna tell them they can't Mar 08 10:48:14 I don't think it'll work.... Possibly not until she is with child Mar 08 10:48:36 * HH nods Mar 08 10:48:47 Hard f' her Mar 08 10:49:39 * Morgan nods Mar 08 10:49:53 Aye, it is. She's been through. A lot Mar 08 10:50:04 * HH nods Mar 08 10:50:25 Hope he knocks 'er up quick Mar 08 10:51:58 * Morgan nods Mar 08 10:52:01 Me too Mar 08 10:53:20 *it's about five minutes later when there's a knock on the door* Mar 08 10:54:04 * Morgan gets up, going to answer it Mar 08 10:54:15 * HH is now known as Xsarlac Mar 08 10:54:39 * Xsarlac has a glass bottle full of milk Mar 08 10:54:52 I brought this for Amir Mar 08 10:57:39 Thank you. He's sound asleep at the moment Mar 08 10:58:02 * Xsarlac nods Mar 08 10:58:24 I hope he stays like it for you. He'll normally feed mostly asleep Mar 08 10:58:53 * Morgan nods Mar 08 10:58:59 So will HeinzHarold if its bacon Mar 08 10:59:19 HH: you got bacon? Mar 08 10:59:33 * Xsarlac smiles, handing the bottle over Mar 08 10:59:40 Goodnight, Morgan Mar 08 11:01:12 * Morgan inclines his head Mar 08 11:01:23 Good night Xsarlac Mar 08 11:02:00 * Xsarlac goes off cheerfully. The bottle is warm in Morgan's hand, obviously freshly expressed Mar 08 11:02:06 * Xsarlac is now known as HH Mar 08 11:02:24 Didn' even ask t' see th' babe or say goodnight t' him Mar 08 11:05:42 * Morgan nods, coming to sit back down, leaving the bottle on the desk Mar 08 11:05:52 You don't ask about someone you don't care about man Mar 08 11:06:14 * HH looks almost wounded by it "poor kid" Mar 08 11:07:35 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:07:37 yeah Mar 08 11:09:03 Deserves a Da, man. Mar 08 11:09:57 Are you trying to convince me to do something immoral? Mar 08 11:10:21 No, but I know I'd be considerin' it Mar 08 11:11:41 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:12:53 Don't mistake my composure at this situation for ease... Mar 08 11:14:39 * HH nods Mar 08 11:14:46 Yeah, I know Mar 08 11:15:14 Think mebbie you could get 'im on side? Mar 08 11:15:43 He won't go against anything she says. He sees his behaviour as respecting her, I see it as subservient Mar 08 11:16:07 She's his husband Mar 08 11:16:36 And? Mar 08 11:17:20 Just like 'ow we expect wives t' be subservient, tha's all Mar 08 11:19:10 Speak for yourself in that regard Mar 08 11:20:12 * HH chuckles Mar 08 11:20:27 Yeah, don't sposed yer wife is very subservient Mar 08 11:20:36 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 08 11:20:40 No. Mar 08 11:21:31 Molly e'er mention Soft Pressure to y'? Mar 08 11:21:49 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:21:53 Not entirely sure I understood it Mar 08 11:22:57 'S like how they influence us. Y' know like how y' hate disappointin' her, an' how y' want t' make her happy? Mar 08 11:23:33 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:25:01 'S like that. Subtly influencing us with their approval Mar 08 11:25:20 I'm not sure he exerts any of that over Betuana Mar 08 11:25:42 We dunno though, do we? Mar 08 11:26:21 I suppose not Mar 08 11:27:31 It's a pretty clean option t' look at, man, and I'm starting t' think th' only alternatives are dirty Mar 08 11:27:54 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:28:16 alright. I'll try it Mar 08 11:28:26 * HH nods Mar 08 11:29:35 He doesn' seem to care much for th' babe, and doesn' wanna nurse him neither. He's gon' be th' one expected t' raise him full time. Must seem like an 'eavy burden for a kid that's another man's. Mar 08 11:31:17 You working tomorrow? Mar 08 11:31:38 Noon to four, yes Mar 08 11:34:12 Ah shit. Might see if I can find you some cover... thinking maybe we invite him to train with us... Mar 08 11:34:37 Tha's a good idea Mar 08 11:35:58 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:36:01 I thought so Mar 08 11:36:25 * HH nods. The bedroom door opens Mar 08 11:37:05 * HH smiles "exhausted yerselves chattin' away?" Inga nods Mar 08 11:38:02 * Morgan looks over Mar 08 11:38:24 *Inga does look tired. HH finishes his drink* Mar 08 11:38:37 Right, bed f' us. See y'in the mornin' Mar 08 11:38:43 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:38:52 I'll let you know if I can get your shift covered Mar 08 11:39:15 Y' got enough t' do, I'll go sort it now Mar 08 11:39:47 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:39:48 Alright man Mar 08 11:40:19 * HH is now known as Molly Mar 08 11:40:34 * Molly comes to look at Amir once the couple are gone Mar 08 11:40:40 He looks so peaceful Mar 08 11:40:44 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:40:52 Sigfried dropped off some milk for him Mar 08 11:41:23 * Molly nods Mar 08 11:41:47 He should have it... do you wish me to do it? Mar 08 11:42:27 If you wish to Mar 08 11:42:53 If you wanted to do it instead, I do not mind Mar 08 11:43:42 No, its fine love Mar 08 11:45:02 * Molly gets organised for this, pouring a little of the milk into the feeding cup Mar 08 11:45:10 I didn't expect it to be warm Mar 08 11:45:29 I suspect its been expressed -very- recently Mar 08 11:45:41 * Molly nods Mar 08 11:45:51 Saves it spoiling Mar 08 11:46:52 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:48:44 * Molly gently rouses Amir enough to give him the milk. She holds him close, singing quietly to him Mar 08 11:51:03 * Morgan watches them sadly Mar 08 11:55:08 * Molly glances at him Mar 08 11:55:17 Can you refill the cup, my love? Mar 08 11:57:13 * Morgan nods, getting up and doing so Mar 08 11:57:39 * Molly thanks him before resuming, humming quietly before she says Mar 08 11:58:10 When I do this, it's almost like I feel it in my chest... like a yearning to be able to feed him Mar 08 11:59:00 * Morgan nods Mar 08 11:59:07 aye Mar 08 12:02:30 * Molly waits until Amir won't take any more before setting down the cup Mar 08 12:02:49 If you were to cool it, it would stay fresh longer, wouldn't it? Mar 08 12:03:00 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:03:03 I would think so, yes Mar 08 12:07:10 * Molly nods, stroking the sleeping baby's hair Mar 08 12:07:25 Might it be an idea for in the night? Mar 08 12:07:59 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:08:11 Yes, its a good idea. Failing that I'll go wake a goat Mar 08 12:09:28 * Molly nods Mar 08 12:09:32 Mmhmm Mar 08 12:10:26 * Morgan concentrates, cooling the milk Mar 08 12:11:42 *it appears to work fine* Mar 08 12:12:05 Mina sends her love Mar 08 12:12:09 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:12:11 How is she? Mar 08 12:12:30 Generally well and happy Mar 08 12:13:20 Edward doesn't think she'll be joining him when we return Mar 08 12:13:50 I'm hoping to persuade her, but she's resistant Mar 08 12:14:29 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:14:53 I don't know how to win her over Mar 08 12:15:15 Nor I, my love Mar 08 12:15:39 * Morgan sighs Mar 08 12:16:27 Did you want to cuddle him a while? Mar 08 12:16:46 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:16:50 If you don't mind Mar 08 12:19:41 * Molly shakes her head, waiting to hand him over Mar 08 12:20:10 * Morgan takes him gently Mar 08 12:20:30 *the baby doesn't stir, fast asleep* Mar 08 12:22:52 * Morgan watches him sleep Mar 08 12:23:05 I'm going to invite Xsarlac to train with us tomorrow Mar 08 12:23:21 That will be nice Mar 08 12:24:01 HeinzHarold thinks we can get him onside, apply some pressure... Mar 08 12:24:39 Perhaps so Mar 08 12:25:25 Its worth a try Mar 08 12:25:37 * Molly nods Mar 08 12:25:52 I don't want to let him go Mar 08 12:26:21 I know. Nor do I Mar 08 12:26:54 This is where he should be, with a family that loves him desperately Mar 08 12:27:36 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:27:52 I wonder if Betuana would respond better to your speaking to her about it Mar 08 12:28:20 Because she respects me more? Mar 08 12:29:40 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:29:51 And your taking charge is more natural to her Mar 08 12:35:13 * Molly nods, leaning her cheek to his arm Mar 08 12:35:28 Do you wish me to do that after you've spoken to him? Mar 08 12:35:51 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 12:35:54 Might be an idea Mar 08 12:36:06 * Molly nods Mar 08 12:36:21 Did you enjoy your cards? Mar 08 12:36:58 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:37:00 Mostly, aye Mar 08 12:38:33 Better than hearing about their night by the lake? Mar 08 12:41:08 They did that then? Mar 08 12:41:22 * Molly nods Mar 08 12:41:38 Very spontaneous, apparently, but very lovely Mar 08 12:42:14 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:42:15 good Mar 08 12:42:27 Hot rocks? Mar 08 12:42:33 * Molly nods Mar 08 12:43:01 Made it warm enough to be naked *she giggles* Mar 08 12:43:28 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:43:37 Good. Mar 08 12:44:06 I don't think it was three blissful hours of relentless pleasure though Mar 08 12:45:06 No? Mar 08 12:45:14 * Molly shakes her head Mar 08 12:45:25 Poor Mina. She married the wrong brother Mar 08 12:46:12 No... I think not Mar 08 12:46:29 * Molly smiles Mar 08 12:46:41 You did like her well enough though Mar 08 12:47:09 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:47:12 I did, yes Mar 08 12:47:39 She'd have been a good match for Sudlachenburg Mar 08 12:47:43 * Morgan nods Mar 08 12:47:58 But it was not meant to... be... Mar 08 12:48:06 * Morgan starts frowning Mar 08 12:48:15 What, my love? Mar 08 12:50:12 I'm not entirely sure... something isn't sitting right... Mar 08 12:50:32 About Edward and Mina? Mar 08 12:51:24 No... Mar 08 12:51:54 * Morgan shakes himself Mar 08 12:51:58 Probably nothing Mar 08 12:52:26 Are you asking yourself whether meddling kept you from her? Mar 08 12:53:03 Sort of.... Mar 08 12:53:27 You and Mina, Heinzharold and Dietlinde...? Mar 08 12:56:30 It would've made more sense, right, for me and Mina? Mar 08 12:57:22 Absolutely. A wealthy Freiarr's daughter to a Veisgraf, families already known to each other Mar 08 12:57:53 So... why meddle to ensure Dietlinde and HeinzHarold didn't get that second kiss? Mar 08 12:58:14 * Molly thinks on it Mar 08 12:58:36 Because you and I wouldn't have been together if it had been Mina... Mar 08 12:59:22 But, for them, that isn't an issue... our children would've been... Mar 08 13:00:22 So... hmm... Mar 08 13:08:39 Hmm indeed Mar 08 13:09:17 Five hundred years of meddling for the convergence, and they'll let you make babies with any woman at all? Mar 08 13:09:42 No... that doesn't sit right, especially after what they did at the shadowfayre Mar 08 13:10:49 And that in the thread where you and I became with child unwisely she and Seb wanted to marry... Mar 08 13:11:39 * Morgan nods Mar 08 13:12:50 * Molly starts frowning Mar 08 13:14:33 When they said there was no one else for you, did they say there never was or would be, or that they weren't keeping anyone in the wings like with Seb? *it was very much the latter. He'd asked if there was anyone being kept in reserve, and they'd said no, they weren't holding anyone for him* Mar 08 13:15:25 The latter... there are not holding anyone for me... Mar 08 13:15:58 Which does not mean there is noone Mar 08 13:16:55 How? Mar 08 13:17:35 If they are letting her live her life, she could still be, or have been, a back up option for them Mar 08 13:18:54 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 13:18:57 I'm not sure about that Mar 08 13:31:06 It makes sense Mar 08 13:32:46 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 13:33:18 * Molly looks at the baby Mar 08 13:33:29 And Sascha is having another daughter... Mar 08 13:34:05 But why her? Mar 08 13:34:59 I don't know... And why not have you meet Hildegarde in the aftermath? Mar 08 13:35:29 * Morgan nods Mar 08 13:36:51 I dreamt you were unfaithful with her, do you recall? Mar 08 13:37:33 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 08 13:38:13 You were saved from a plate to the head because even in my dreams I'm a poor throw Mar 08 13:38:31 It can't be a path... I would not do that Mar 08 13:38:42 No, I know Mar 08 13:39:30 * Morgan rocks the boy Mar 08 13:39:33 Its confusing Mar 08 13:40:23 * Molly nods Mar 08 13:40:53 And who the bloody hell is Sonnenshein? Mar 08 13:42:36 I still think perhaps she is the mother of the twins. So your great-great-grandmother, and my great something grandmother too Mar 08 13:43:22 But... no... that can't be right Mar 08 13:43:34 What, liebling? Mar 08 13:44:05 Jana said its a family name... Mar 08 13:44:31 Well yes, she would be Jana's great great great grandmother Mar 08 13:45:11 No, I mean... I need you to write a note to mother, or your father if he'll be in Sudlachenburg. Mar 08 13:45:20 Right now? Mar 08 13:45:24 Right now Mar 08 13:45:32 * Molly stands up Mar 08 13:45:56 He was there at the Shadowfayre two days ago, so it seems likely Mar 08 13:46:05 * Morgan nods Mar 08 13:46:09 * Molly fetches a piece of paper and a pencil Mar 08 13:46:35 I want him to go to Sascha and Otto first thing... ask them if they have anyone of that name in their line. Mar 08 13:46:46 And I want an answer as soon as humanly possible Mar 08 13:46:50 * Molly nods, writing this down Mar 08 13:46:59 What about Hildegarde? Mar 08 13:47:11 If they're there, yes, ask her too Mar 08 13:47:20 And if not? Mar 08 13:47:57 depends. If Sascha and Otto don't know, send someone to ask her... or get in touch with Walder actually, have him find out Mar 08 13:48:14 * Molly nods, writing more Mar 08 13:49:46 What about sending someone to Koln? That was Vaugn Eldreich's home, it would have been Sonnenshien's home if my theory was correct. A record for baptisms, or a wedding, or a grave in the family graveyard? Mar 08 13:50:00 * Morgan nods Mar 08 13:50:05 Good idea. Mar 08 13:51:30 We had all the family papers out, but I confess I stopped looking once made the connection to Varick... although, he was the younger son, so he may have lived away Mar 08 13:51:51 There's a gap in my family tree... Mar 08 13:51:58 * Molly nods Mar 08 13:52:21 Lisette and Etelka's Mother. Vaugn's wife. That is what leads my mind here Mar 08 13:52:40 * Morgan nods Mar 08 13:53:03 * Molly writes her name, looking at it Mar 08 13:53:39 Myself, you, and Seb... we all converge at the point of Vaugn and his wife... Mar 08 13:53:46 * Morgan nods Mar 08 13:54:08 * Molly watches him Mar 08 13:54:21 So what if there's a link there... Mar 08 13:54:53 Jana said it was a family name... both in my line and Dietlinde's... Mar 08 13:55:02 * Molly nods slowly Mar 08 13:55:25 Huh... it makes a bizarre sense... for a given value of sense in our lives Mar 08 13:55:34 * Morgan nods Mar 08 13:56:03 Yes, it does Mar 08 13:56:11 There is definitely nothing we have seen on the trees that imply Vaugn had more children... Mar 08 13:57:16 No... but his wife... Mar 08 14:00:09 * Molly nods Mar 08 14:00:48 That's... okay, I think I need a drink. Do -you- need a drink? Mar 08 14:01:25 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:01:26 Definitely Mar 08 14:03:23 * Molly comes back with the bottle of whiskey Mar 08 14:03:36 I think we can cut out the middle man a minute Mar 08 14:03:50 * Molly takes a mouthful before handing it over Mar 08 14:04:06 * Morgan takes it, taking three mouthfuls before filling his glass and handing her the bottle Mar 08 14:05:49 * Molly smiles, drinking some more Mar 08 14:06:13 They should be asked to supply us with free whiskey to deal with the fallout of their meddling Mar 08 14:06:28 It changes very little Mar 08 14:06:56 Doesn't it? Mar 08 14:07:07 Realistically, no. Mar 08 14:07:58 I suppose we've known a while that they meddled to ensure you and she could happen Mar 08 14:09:02 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Mar 08 14:10:50 I don't know why I ever questioned it before Mar 08 14:11:34 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 14:11:36 Why would we Mar 08 14:13:42 Because we know they meddled for centuries. They have kept Seb in reserve, but let you pick for yourself without any concerns for the consequences? Mar 08 14:14:28 * Morgan sighs Mar 08 14:15:17 That is not to say they forced it, because I don't believe that at all, just that it was something that was good for them Mar 08 14:16:01 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:16:39 What if Sonnenshien was removed from the family tree for succumbing to the sort of meddling they do to make sure Dietlinde was born? Mar 08 14:17:18 Perhaps she strayed under their influence and conceived? Mar 08 14:17:32 exactly... we know thats entirely their style Mar 08 14:17:47 * Molly nods Mar 08 14:17:58 It is possible, yes Mar 08 14:18:38 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:19:42 I hope they are ready to answer some questions when we get home. Mar 08 14:22:46 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:23:15 Just one of a great many questions Mar 08 14:23:59 A shame they can't meddle to keep him with us Mar 08 14:24:16 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:24:22 We'll do what we can Mar 08 14:24:38 * Molly nods Mar 08 14:24:49 It felt right earlier, didn't it? Mar 08 14:25:19 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:25:21 Yes it did Mar 08 14:25:50 Like... I don't know... like there'd been a space there that we hadn't seen Mar 08 14:28:28 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:28:34 I know love Mar 08 14:31:00 * Molly nods, taking a deep breath Mar 08 14:31:21 Right, enough brooding, I think. Are you ready for bed? Mar 08 14:31:49 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:31:51 I think so Mar 08 14:32:38 Unless you wished to just put him in his crib a while...? Mar 08 14:32:48 No... not tonight Mar 08 14:33:01 * Molly nods Mar 08 14:33:10 Shall I take him? Mar 08 14:33:21 If you wish Mar 08 14:33:49 * Molly gently takes the baby, smiling Mar 08 14:34:08 He's so much heavier asleep Mar 08 14:34:46 * Morgan nods Mar 08 14:34:53 Its surprising isn't it Mar 08 14:35:19 * Molly nods, carrying the baby carefully into the other room Mar 08 14:35:44 * Morgan finishes his drink, locking the door and following her, putting out the candles as he goes Mar 08 14:38:25 * Molly gets Amir settled, tucking him in before stroking his hair Mar 08 14:38:47 *she whispers* Goodnight, Lammchen Mar 08 14:40:57 * Morgan watches them for a moment before getting undressed and into bed Mar 08 14:41:25 * Molly does likewise, slipping in beside him in the dark Mar 08 14:41:58 I suppose it is not so different than sharing with Varick when we travel Mar 08 14:43:09 Not especially, no Mar 08 14:43:53 * Molly nods, gently kissing his cheek "Goodnight, my love" Mar 08 14:44:27 Goodnight blossom Mar 08 14:46:21 * Molly cuddles up, singing for a few moments before she's asleep. In the dark, he can hear her breathing and Amir's breathing, and the water lapping the ship, not yet midnight Mar 08 14:47:19 * Morgan sighs quietly, trying to go to sleep Mar 08 14:48:36 **he starts to dream of waking from a dream in his first quarters at Tawstock. He's been there only a month, and the girl he dreamt of had only arrived yesterday. He's barely said two words to her, so why he dreams of her, and like this, makes no sense. He dreamt they were in a very warm summer garden, sat beneath a cherry blossom tree on a picnic Mar 08 14:48:36 * Molly has quit (Excess Flood) Mar 08 14:48:41 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 08 14:49:15 **he starts to dream of waking from a dream in his first quarters at Tawstock. He's been there only a month, and the girl he dreamt of had only arrived yesterday. He's barely said two words to her, so why he dreams of her, and like this, makes no sense. He dreamt they were in a very warm summer garden, sat beneath a cherry blossom tree on a picnic Mar 08 14:49:15 blanket. A blonde boy of about eight, and a two year old lad with jet black hair and very tanned skin were playing with a ball. Both called him Vati, and rather than make him hurt, his heart had swelled with joy and pride. He felt content and at peace with himself and his past. Mar 08 14:49:50 *The girl had been sat beside him, blouse tucked up and skirt sat low, her pregnant belly revealed. He had loved her fiercely and passionately, and so he'd kissed her, hand on her belly. When he'd moved down to kiss her neck, she'd whispered in fluent Eisen "feeling amorous outdoors, my love?" He nodded "with you, always". She'd laughed softly at Mar 08 14:49:50 this "sadly you cannot have me against the tree again and show me". "As soon as you're churched and ready, I will. I look forward to it". Mar 08 14:49:50 *She'd moaned against his ear, and he'd wanted her so badly, her skin hot, belly displayed proudly, that particular pregnant scent of her, and his memories of how creative and ecstatic their love-making was. And then he'd awoken at Lady Torrington's, his room cool but his heated body at the plateau, either having to let his body ejaculate Mar 08 14:49:50 reflexively, or to use his hand to bring forth an orgasm to the same end. Mar 08 14:51:33 * Morgan breathes slowly, trying to calm down Mar 08 14:51:52 *this doesn't help* Mar 08 14:53:45 * Morgan mutters, using his hand Mar 08 14:54:31 *he's not interrupted or anything untoward. The room is cold despite it being May* Mar 08 14:55:52 * Morgan gets himself cleaned up, getting up and dressed Mar 08 14:56:39 *it's still before dawn* Mar 08 14:57:44 * Morgan gets his sword belt on before slowly going to the kitchen to make coffee before slowly walking the house Mar 08 14:59:26 *it's in the kitchen that he sees her. She has a stack of plates in her hands, looking in all the cupboards. He's so quiet that she doesn't spot him, chewing her lower lip. She has a sort of soft look to her, her dark red hair concealed under a white cap. Her hand me down dress is too tight in the bust, the buttons gape a little, drawing the gaze. Mar 08 15:00:37 What are you doing up? Mar 08 15:00:58 * MollyK jumps, dropping the whole stack on the floor with a crash Mar 08 15:01:13 Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry, Sir! Mar 08 15:02:04 * Morgan sighs, putting down his coffee and moving to help pick the plates up Mar 08 15:02:16 Don't call me that. Why are you up so early? Mar 08 15:03:42 It's... it's my job, Sir. Please, I'm very sorry about the plates. *she looks so very worried, and it's her hand shaking that manages to fetch her a small cut at the pad at the base of her thumb* Mar 08 15:04:30 You've cut yourself. Come on, before you hurt yourself further Mar 08 15:06:46 I can still work! Please, don't send me away... *she watches him a moment, so anxious. The eyes are the same he'd dreamt of watching him with love and desire, her face that that he'd loved beyond measure. But the expression is so different, so vulnerable and afraid* Mar 08 15:07:39 I'm not sending you away... go sit down, we'll get you cleaned up Mar 08 15:08:26 * MollyK nods, standing up carefully, but even still a drop of blood hits the broken china Mar 08 15:08:35 Yes, Sir Mar 08 15:09:07 * Morgan sighs, getting a cloth, some water and a small piece of fabric to use as a bandage Mar 08 15:09:31 * MollyK sits on a little stool, blinking back tears Mar 08 15:10:16 * Morgan comes to sit in front of her, putting the things on the table, wetting the cloth Mar 08 15:10:43 * MollyK watches him do that, but doesn't look up Mar 08 15:10:49 Thank you, Sir Mar 08 15:10:52 Whats got you so scared lass? Mar 08 15:11:32 I just... I'm new... I need to make a good impression, and now I've broken the expensive things Mar 08 15:11:51 They're plates, they're not family heirlooms Mar 08 15:12:00 * Morgan sets about cleaning her cut Mar 08 15:12:52 I need this job, Sir. I will work so hard, every hour the G... God sends, Sir Mar 08 15:14:47 First, stop calling me sir. Second, you'll do no such thing. I'll not have anyone here working themselves into a grave. Work hard, absolutely, but everyone needs rest Mar 08 15:15:10 But... they said to always call you Sir... Mar 08 15:15:30 Who did? Mar 08 15:16:16 -Everyone-. Always call him Sir, an' try not to come to his attention. Better that he barely realises you're here Mar 08 15:17:28 I see. Mar 08 15:18:13 That is all I'm trying to do. I just wish to keep my head down, work hard, and make sure I'm safe here Mar 08 15:19:30 * Morgan nods, tearing a small strip from the dry cloth Mar 08 15:20:13 Work hard for your pay. No-one is expected to work every hour of every day. Mar 08 15:20:35 If I'm the hardest worker, no one will let me go Mar 08 15:21:08 And you'll be no use to anyone if in three weeks you've worked yourself into an illness Mar 08 15:21:34 * MollyK nods, looking at the bandage Mar 08 15:21:38 Yes, Sir Mar 08 15:22:39 * Morgan spends a minute wrapping it round her thumb before fixing it in place Mar 08 15:23:05 Its not pretty but I'm not any sort of medic. Mar 08 15:23:14 * MollyK blushes Mar 08 15:23:21 I... I can do some things Mar 08 15:23:36 Have you ever tried bandaging yourself up? Mar 08 15:23:58 It's not easy unless you use your mouth Mar 08 15:24:54 Only doable if its on your hand I assure you. Will it suffice? Mar 08 15:25:02 * MollyK nods Mar 08 15:25:14 Thank you, Sir. You're much kinder than they say Mar 08 15:25:46 * Morgan shrugs slightly Mar 08 15:26:01 Probably not. Lets get this all cleared up. Mar 08 15:26:27 * MollyK goes back to it with a dustpan and brush Mar 08 15:27:12 Will my wages be docked? I'm not complainin', Sir, there's already so much given here, it's amazing Mar 08 15:27:27 Did you break them on purpose? Mar 08 15:27:49 * MollyK 's eyes go wider "No Sir, I didn't, Sir!" Mar 08 15:28:20 Then why would your pay be docked? Mar 08 15:28:35 * MollyK shrugs awkwardly Mar 08 15:28:41 I didn't know, Sir Mar 08 15:29:11 I don't care how its done elsewhere... if things here are done in good faith, there is no punishment for it. Mar 08 15:29:46 * MollyK nods, going to say something before just saying "Yes, Sir" and scooping up more china Mar 08 15:29:55 Spit it out Mar 08 15:30:22 I... uhh... I don't know how they do it anywhere else, Sir Mar 08 15:30:53 * Morgan pours his coffee away, getting the things to make some tea Mar 08 15:30:56 How is that? Mar 08 15:31:21 * MollyK shrugs, continuing to work "I just don't, Sir" Mar 08 15:31:49 This is your first time working a household? Mar 08 15:32:15 * MollyK nods briefly, but seems focused on the task Mar 08 15:33:34 I see. Mar 08 15:34:39 * MollyK gets the last of the shards in the bin Mar 08 15:34:58 I'm... I'm a quick learner, Sir Mar 08 15:35:51 * Morgan nods, stoking the fire to boil some water Mar 08 15:35:55 Thats useful Mar 08 15:36:26 Should... should I go to the cellar for more plates, Sir? Mar 08 15:37:58 For the mad rush of breakfast when people finally saunter out of their rooms... Aye, better had Mar 08 15:38:21 * MollyK curtsies, scampering off as fast as she can Mar 08 15:41:16 *he finds himself wondering when he'd last dreamt anything that wasn't the fire, or on occassion the Schattenmann, just to break up the monotony of the horror* Mar 08 15:41:50 * Morgan finishes brewing the tea, sitting at the table as he thinks Mar 08 15:43:25 *it had to have been the night before the fire, now eight months ago. And when has he had a dream as clear as that that wasn't a nightmare? Had he ever? He'd definitely never woken quite that physically aroused before* Mar 08 15:45:53 * Morgan scowls, looking at the liquid in his cup Mar 08 15:46:29 *he hears Mary, the maid, in the direction of the cellar* Mar 08 15:47:10 M: Look, you can't be down here crying, okay? I did what I could so you could stay, but you have to pull yourself together! Mar 08 15:47:55 * Morgan gets up, moving toward the cellar Mar 08 15:49:08 *Mary has her hands on her hips, looking annoyed. The maid wipes her eyes on the apron at her waist* M: We'll both be in trouble, not just you. I need this job too! Mar 08 15:49:38 What -precisely- is going on here? Mar 08 15:50:31 *Mary and the maid curtsey* M: she's upset about the plates, and I'm telling her to get back to work, Sir Mar 08 15:51:55 I rather think I require more... fulsome answers than that. Mar 08 15:52:22 *they look at each other warily* Mar 08 15:52:54 There's tea in the pot, get a cup because I suspect this is going to take a while Mar 08 15:53:03 * Morgan moves back to the table, filling his cup Mar 08 15:54:06 * MollyK and Mary sit with tea. Mary doesn't touch it, but Molly adds three spoons of sugar from the bowl, and lots of milk as if fortifying herself Mar 08 15:54:34 *neither say anything* Mar 08 15:55:59 * Morgan watches them Mar 08 15:57:36 * MollyK looks resigned, exhausted. It's a far cry from the playful joy of his dream Mar 08 15:57:53 * Morgan looks at Mary Mar 08 15:57:57 An explanation. Now. Mar 08 15:58:24 *she's about to speak when Molly interjects* I came here yesterday for work. Mary helped me. Please, don't punish her. Mar 08 15:58:45 * Morgan looks at her Mar 08 15:59:04 I believe I asked Mary. Mar 08 16:00:04 M: That's it. She's got no references, and was in rags. It looked like she's been sleeping rough for weeks. I felt sorry for her Mar 08 16:00:26 * MollyK looks at the table, clearly deeply embarrassed and ashamed Mar 08 16:01:06 I see. Mar 08 16:02:14 Could I... could I have some bread to take with me, Sir? Just a small bit? Mar 08 16:03:45 * Morgan raises a finger, looking at Mary Mar 08 16:03:51 You took her in out of charity? Mar 08 16:04:00 *Mary nods* Mar 08 16:08:29 Very well. I don't want her working herself into the grave. Mar 08 16:08:39 * MollyK looks at him Mar 08 16:08:45 You'll let me stay? Mar 08 16:09:39 Chances are you're not some murderer. If you're a swindler, I'll find out. A thief would not be so upset at breaking plates. Mar 08 16:09:59 * MollyK looks delighted Mar 08 16:11:58 None of those! Thank you Sir! *she impulsively stands and kisses his cheek excitedly. She doesn't smell pregnant, but aside from that she smells just like in his dream, and her body close to him doesn't feel awful like it would if it was someone else, it feels almost like an echo of his dream, familiar, safe* Mar 08 16:12:42 Enough of that. Go get yourself tidied up and calmed down. Mar 08 16:12:59 * MollyK nods "Sir, yes Sir." Mar 08 16:13:38 *the look on Mary's face shows this will be gossip within ten minutes* Mar 08 16:14:51 * Morgan fixes Mary with a stare Mar 08 16:15:07 Three things, Mary. Mar 08 16:15:18 M: Sir? Mar 08 16:17:13 One, you are not responsible for the hiring in this household. If this happens again, there will be consequences. Two, you are responsible for her, as you brought her in. Three, there will be -no- gossip about this, or things will become... uncomfortable. Do you understand me? Mar 08 16:17:41 M: *she nods, but looks a little deflated* yes, Sir Mar 08 16:18:05 I'm not an ogre. If things are done properly, I am content. Mar 08 16:18:21 *Mary nods* Mar 08 16:18:45 Take your tea. You can go. Mar 08 16:19:32 *Mary does so* Mar 08 16:19:56 * MollyK looks at him "Thank you, Sir, I can't tell you what it means to me!" Mar 08 16:21:02 It is irregular to take in someone from the street... I hope you appreciate that? Mar 08 16:21:11 * MollyK nods Mar 08 16:22:55 I really didn't think anyone would take me, but th' next place was the brothel, and I didn't want that, Sir, not to do that sort o' work *his mind returns to the thought of her on the blanket, bared belly in his hands, mouth on her neck. She brushes her hair back from it without realising* Mar 08 16:23:47 * Morgan nods slightly, watching her fingers Mar 08 16:24:17 Providing you don't give me reason to put you out, you are secure here Mar 08 16:24:32 * MollyK shakes her head Mar 08 16:25:00 I swear it, I'll behave so perfectly you'll barely even remember me! Mar 08 16:26:55 We'll see. Go get yourself cleaned up Mar 08 16:28:21 * MollyK does so, humming something he hasn't heard since his childhood holidays in Catterick, where the gulls cried and the cliff edge went down to the pounding waves, ships out in the bay and the air clean and salty Mar 08 16:29:41 * Morgan watches her go, before sighing and shaking himself Mar 08 16:35:29 *he hadn't seen her again around the house, but found himself keeping an eye. The next night, he'd dreamt of her again. This time he'd stood beside her as they'd put the two boys into a shared bed in a nice nursery, the sky dark pink and purple mixed into the navy at the window reflected by the lake. His lake, his home called Hafenlohr, his Grafdom Mar 08 16:35:29 of Gottkirchen. He'd felt that same love and contentment. He'd taken her to their bedroom, and undressed her gently. He hadn't been able to see her face as he'd used his mouth upon her, the taste of her slightly saltier when with child, the bump in the way, but he'd heard her pleasure loud and clear. This meant he'd woken with the same predicament Mar 08 16:35:29 as the previous night.* Mar 08 16:37:10 For fuck sake Mar 08 16:37:44 *there's no answer in the cold bedroom* Mar 08 16:38:06 * Morgan doesn't use his hand this time Mar 08 16:39:13 *this is dealt with for him by his body, though he still has to clean up* Mar 08 16:40:59 * Morgan does so, muttering to himself before getting dressed Mar 08 16:43:02 *she isn't in the kitchen this morning, but he hears gossip from the servants dining room* D: And then she said "Maybe you're all being too hard on him, I think he's nice"! *there's chuckling* L: Sounds like she's gotta crush on 'im! D: Maybe, but she's only been here a day, doesn't know him yet! Mar 08 16:43:49 * Morgan quietly moves into the doorway Mar 08 16:44:34 Maybe you are all being too hard on me. Mar 08 16:45:04 *the chairs scrape as five of them rise to bow and curtsey, saying "Sir!" Mar 08 16:46:06 * Morgan points at the chairs Mar 08 16:46:07 sit Mar 08 16:46:29 *they all do so* Mar 08 16:46:56 You all think me a terrible person Mar 08 16:47:19 *they look guilty* Mar 08 16:47:30 D: A bit too firm maybe Mar 08 16:48:03 I see. Do you get your days off? Mar 08 16:48:13 L: Well yeah... Mar 08 16:48:18 Do you get a fair wage? Mar 08 16:48:35 D: could be a bit better Mar 08 16:49:28 Could have to pay for your own lodgings and food. Are you made to pay for breakages? Mar 08 16:49:54 L: no, t'wouldn't be right nor fair Mar 08 16:50:10 * Morgan nods Mar 08 16:50:20 Exactly. Mar 08 16:50:40 D: You could shout less... Mar 08 16:50:50 L: yeah, he's gotta point there Mar 08 16:51:47 I could... and you could gossip less. Once the job is done, and done properly, what have I shouted at you for? Mar 08 16:52:16 D: You shouted at me for tracking in mud Mar 08 16:52:29 * Morgan nods Mar 08 16:53:03 Which meant another job had to be done. If you'd cleaned your boots before hand, it wouldn't have come in, would it? Mar 08 16:53:19 D: yeah, spose Mar 08 16:54:39 L: You shouted a' me because I called that 'orrid fat friend o' Lady Torrington's Yer Laziship. *he has a point, in so much as that friend grates Morgan's nerves too* Mar 08 16:55:10 Because its not your place to. Mar 08 16:55:21 * Morgan pulls out a chair, sitting down Mar 08 16:55:42 *they look as wary as rabbit if a Fox was sat with them* Mar 08 16:55:48 Our job is to serve Lady Torrington and her guests, not pass judgement on them. Mar 08 16:56:16 L: Even when they're jackasses, like tha' Warwick guy? Mar 08 16:57:30 Even then. What you feel about them is your business. Discuss it on your own time, not while you're meant to be working. Mar 08 16:57:52 D: But Sir, this is our own time, innit? Mar 08 16:58:14 * Morgan slowly turns his gaze toward the speaker Mar 08 16:58:29 How far does your voice carry? Mar 08 16:58:42 D: dunno, not tested it, see? Mar 08 16:59:31 -I- heard you. Which means it carries further than you expected already. What do you think will happen if one of her ladyships guests, or Lady Torrington herself overhears you? Mar 08 16:59:55 D: spose we'd be turned off Mar 08 17:00:33 * Morgan sips his drink Mar 08 17:01:33 I've known a few who would have you beaten or worse for disrespecting them if they overheard it. Mar 08 17:01:54 *they all grudgingly agree* Mar 08 17:03:23 I want the job done promptly and properly. I want Lady Torrington to be able to take pride in her home. And I want all of -you- safe from what her world can do to you. Mar 08 17:04:37 L: 't ain't fair, th' power them Quality folks has o'er the rest of us. Mar 08 17:05:27 Their title has nothing to do with their quality, remember that. But its the way things are. Mar 08 17:07:23 D: wouldn't want to be like them anyhow. Gilded cage, I say! Pris'ner in your fancy house, slave to your fancy title Mar 08 17:22:53 You can marry provided criteria are matched, love doesn't matter Mar 08 17:24:34 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 08 17:36:21 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 08 17:36:51 D: if you can even afford a wife! Mar 08 17:38:16 There is that Mar 08 17:39:05 L: *he looks at his porridge* where y' reckon she's gotten of to with that milk? Mar 08 17:40:03 * Morgan puts his cup down, standing up Mar 08 17:40:09 I trust we understand eachother a little better now Mar 08 17:40:30 *there are nods and yes Sirs* Mar 08 17:40:48 * Morgan nods, going looking for Molly Mar 08 17:47:15 ACTION is in the cow shed. He hears her singing in Eisen. The song is old and rural, about a shy boy wanting to kiss his sweetheart for the first time in the forest, but she doesn't realise and keeps pointing out the birds. It's supposed to be sung part by a group of people, like he heard it in the camps, with some bits sung by a girl and a boy, Mar 08 17:47:15 passing around turns in the group. The main tale is sung by the group, then a boy makes a bird call. She would sing her guess. If she's right, he heaves a sad sigh and it passes to another pairing. If she's wrong he gets to kiss her before it passes on. It had kept his first unit entertained and the fear reduced the night before the first battle. Mar 08 17:47:15 "...his heart's deepest wish, a kiss with his sweetheart, until a bird overhead calls..." *she whistles. Not only is her singing pretty, but the sound of the bird is accurate* A nightingale, a nightingale! Can you hear a nightingale?! *she then sighs, singing back to herself* Yes, I hear a nightingale... Mar 08 17:48:22 Where did you learn that? Mar 08 17:48:44 * MollyK looks up, shaking the teat of its last drops Mar 08 17:49:08 My old best friend had Eisen farmhands on their farm Mar 08 17:49:40 * Morgan nods Mar 08 17:49:43 I see. Mar 08 17:50:01 Do you know it, sir? Mar 08 17:51:14 I've heard it Mar 08 17:52:26 * MollyK smiles shyly Mar 08 17:52:47 That's all the Eisen I really know. Just the song and the bird names Mar 08 17:53:59 * Morgan nods Mar 08 17:54:15 Its a nice song. I think though the others are waiting on you Mar 08 17:55:36 * MollyK fidgets with the tight buttoning at the bust, taking him back to the dream of undressing her before making love to her with his mouth Mar 08 17:55:51 If... if you ever want me to sing for you, I would Mar 08 17:56:38 Thats kind of you Mar 08 17:57:14 * MollyK smiles, lifting the pail "have you ever been to Eisen?" Mar 08 17:57:23 * Morgan nods Mar 08 17:57:26 Yes, I have Mar 08 17:58:13 I dreamt about a house there, with a pretty lake, but i've never been to Eisen. I'd like to though, to travel to lots of places really Mar 08 17:58:42 A house with a pretty lake? Mar 08 17:59:44 * MollyK nods "it was in a place called... what was it... God's cerken..." Mar 08 18:00:09 Gottkirchen... Mar 08 18:00:16 * MollyK smiles Mar 08 18:00:22 You've been there?! Mar 08 18:01:21 I know of it Mar 08 18:01:53 * MollyK smiles Mar 08 18:02:09 I lived in a nice house, like this, and I had two children Mar 08 18:02:18 * Morgan frowns Mar 08 18:02:32 Blonde boy and a dark haired boy... Mar 08 18:02:46 * MollyK frowns too, smiling Mar 08 18:02:52 How do you know that?! Mar 08 18:03:37 It sounds stupid but... I've had similar... Mar 08 18:04:15 Oh! Oh... *she watches him, biting her lip* Mar 08 18:06:56 * Morgan looks thoughtful Mar 08 18:07:46 It's umm... it is probably a coincidence... you dream you live there with those children, alone...? Mar 08 18:08:08 No... Mar 08 18:09:14 Oh... *she blushes* Mar 08 18:09:32 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:09:34 Oh. Mar 08 18:10:17 * MollyK fidgets a little Mar 08 18:10:29 You ummm... dream you're married...? Mar 08 18:10:40 Yes. Mar 08 18:17:04 * MollyK nods, still blushing Mar 08 18:17:07 Me too Mar 08 18:17:36 Uh huh Mar 08 18:17:43 Place is called Hafenlohr... Mar 08 18:17:54 * MollyK nods, speaking quietly Mar 08 18:19:46 Our sons are called Varick and Amir... but Amir has an Eisen middle name, ready for when he can choose which to use... Mar 08 18:23:45 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:23:53 And you're... with child... Mar 08 18:24:19 * MollyK looks a little alarmed "only in the dream, not in reality!" Mar 08 18:27:54 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:27:58 Thats what I meant... Mar 08 18:28:06 * MollyK nods, watching him Mar 08 18:28:40 In the dream, we're -secure-... no one is going without food, or sleeping in barns... Mar 08 18:28:49 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:28:52 Yes... Mar 08 18:29:39 And we're... happily married... Mar 08 18:30:11 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:31:09 And we're -intimate- *she bites her lip* Mar 08 18:31:33 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:31:34 Evidently Mar 08 18:31:49 Oh! Because I'm increasing! Mar 08 18:32:49 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:33:22 * MollyK nods, chewing her lip Mar 08 18:33:38 You... you don't dream of that... Mar 08 18:34:53 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:36:06 Oh... umm... me too Mar 08 18:37:38 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:37:41 thats... bizarre Mar 08 18:37:48 * MollyK nods Mar 08 18:38:31 I don't understand it, but in the dreams, I'm not so desperately, achingly lonely as when I'm awake Mar 08 18:40:05 I'm... sorry to hear that Mar 08 18:40:24 * MollyK nods, watching the milk in the pale Mar 08 18:40:58 I've had a hard few months. I'll be well. Thanks Mar 08 18:41:23 Hopefully the difficult times are behind you now. Mar 08 18:41:48 There's no going back, so yes, they are Mar 08 18:42:23 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:42:28 I can appreciate that sentiment Mar 08 18:42:54 * MollyK watches him sadly "If you're suffering too, I'm sorry for it" Mar 08 18:44:19 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 08 18:45:28 * MollyK chews her lip a minute "I'd like to hug you, but I don't think that's allowed" Mar 08 18:47:22 It would be... irregular Mar 08 18:47:35 * MollyK smiles a little Mar 08 18:47:49 I wouldn't want to get in trouble with the master at arms Mar 08 18:48:01 No. He's quite awful by all accounts Mar 08 18:48:29 Would you... would you like to hug me? Mar 08 18:49:14 I think... I would. Mar 08 18:50:22 * MollyK carefully puts the pail down. She moves to him, putting her arms around his waist Mar 08 18:51:14 * Morgan puts his arms around her hesitantly Mar 08 18:51:55 *the dream makes it feel familiar somehow. She sighs quietly, becoming less tense* Mar 08 18:52:46 * Morgan lets her go after a few moments Mar 08 18:53:15 Thank you. That was kind of you Mar 08 18:53:24 Likewise Mar 08 18:54:13 * MollyK smiles Mar 08 18:54:35 If you ever want a hug again, I would do that for you Mar 08 18:56:21 * Morgan nods Mar 08 18:56:22 Thank you Mar 08 18:57:19 * MollyK smiles a little "I ummm... I doubt we'll dream the same thing again. It must be really rare" Mar 08 18:58:18 Two days in a row now Mar 08 18:59:18 * MollyK nods "I should... should take the milk" Mar 08 19:02:36 aye Mar 08 19:04:21 * MollyK picks the bucket up, curtsying briefly before opening the door Mar 08 19:04:40 * Morgan inclines his head, letting her go Mar 08 19:05:21 *it's quiet apart from the cow that moos questioningly At him* Mar 08 19:05:58 * Morgan waits a few moments before leaving, closing the door Mar 08 19:06:21 *the sound of it wakes him* Mar 08 19:06:50 * Morgan tries to get an idea for the time Mar 08 19:07:09 *it's two hours til dawn Mar 08 19:07:50 * Morgan listens trying to hear Amir Mar 08 19:08:06 *he sounds to be asleep* Mar 08 19:08:56 * Morgan tries to settle back to sleep Mar 08 19:15:22 *he dreams the same, once more waking from a dream at Hafenlor, swimming with her in the lake at sunset before carrying her out onto the grass and making love to her beneath the stars, having to be careful not to crush her bump. Her hands had been all over the scars on his arms and shoulders, they were healed but still clear and very uneven. Yet Mar 08 19:15:22 she'd stroked them lovingly, welcoming his body just as it was. It had been mutually blissful. He'd woken in the very cold room hard, but slightly further away from the peak, manageable if a little uncomfortable* Mar 08 19:16:06 * Morgan sights, sitting up Mar 08 19:16:46 *its about the time he usually wakes* Mar 08 19:17:44 * Morgan gets up, getting dressed before going to get coffee and walk the house Mar 08 19:18:26 *he sees her from the window of the great hall, she's in the rose garden* Mar 08 19:18:43 * Morgan wanders outside Mar 08 19:19:20 * MollyK glances at him before blushing hard Mar 08 19:19:34 Uhh... good morning, Sir Mar 08 19:20:28 Oh... another one? Mar 08 19:20:44 * MollyK nods a little Mar 08 19:20:47 Yes Mar 08 19:21:40 same Mar 08 19:21:54 Oh. Uhhh... sorry? Mar 08 19:23:15 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 19:23:28 Its awkward but its not your fault... Mar 08 19:23:43 * MollyK nods Mar 08 19:24:05 It's... I've never done any of those things... Mar 08 19:24:24 * Morgan blushes Mar 08 19:24:35 I... you didn't have to tell me Mar 08 19:24:49 * MollyK looks pained Mar 08 19:25:06 I don't want anyone thinking that of me... Mar 08 19:26:01 What people think is their own business Mar 08 19:26:14 * MollyK speaks quietly Mar 08 19:26:39 Not when they cast you out and call you a whore it isn't Mar 08 19:26:57 * Morgan scowls Mar 08 19:27:00 I would not do that Mar 08 19:27:32 No, but that's what they all did in Tawstock, and why I'm here Mar 08 19:28:19 Your parents stood with you, surely Mar 08 19:28:53 * MollyK bites her lip hard, shaking her head. She wraps her arms around her waist Mar 08 19:28:56 No. Mar 08 19:29:08 Oh... I'm... I'm sorry Mar 08 19:30:16 My Father was the worst of them... the rest of my family went along with it Mar 08 19:30:39 Thats -monstrous- Mar 08 19:31:25 Maybe they were right. Maybe I'm not as pure as I believed Mar 08 19:32:30 You said you have not done any of that Mar 08 19:33:50 I haven't... but the dream... that was so nice, and when I woke... Mar 08 19:34:40 * Morgan nod Mar 08 19:34:46 Yes... I know Mar 08 19:35:13 It's like that feeling doesn't go away on it's own Mar 08 19:36:04 * Morgan nods Mar 08 19:36:05 aye Mar 08 19:36:45 I'd never ummm... done that Mar 08 19:36:56 Oh... oh! I see Mar 08 19:37:31 * MollyK nods, looking burdened Mar 08 19:38:44 I didn't know any of these things were going to feel so good. My Mama said wifey duties are just like animals in the field, but on one's back and it's over very quickly, not... Mar 08 19:39:01 Like in the dreams Mar 08 19:39:09 * MollyK nods Mar 08 19:39:43 The things in the dreams are lovely Mar 08 19:40:07 * Morgan nods Mar 08 19:40:11 Your mama is incorrect Mar 08 19:40:25 * MollyK blushes a little Mar 08 19:40:35 That is what it's really like. Mar 08 19:40:36 ? Mar 08 19:40:46 It can be Mar 08 19:41:05 * MollyK nods Mar 08 19:42:22 Are we able to be friends, do you think? Mar 08 19:44:52 Since we appear to have something in common... Mar 08 19:45:21 * MollyK blushes hard Mar 08 19:46:18 We do. Do you truly have so many scars? Mar 08 19:46:45 * Morgan nods Mar 08 19:46:47 I do. Mar 08 19:47:12 I still found you incredibly attractive Mar 08 19:47:24 * Morgan blushes Mar 08 19:49:19 In the dream, I mean. I haven't seen them really Mar 08 19:49:44 No... they're a bit more obvious than in the dream Mar 08 19:50:12 Do you put anything on them to help them heal? Mar 08 19:50:56 No. Mar 08 19:51:25 I could make you something Mar 08 19:51:32 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 08 19:51:35 No... thank you Mar 08 19:51:52 * MollyK watches him a moment before shrugging Mar 08 19:51:58 As you wish, Sir Mar 08 19:52:29 I have those scars because I did things to deserve them. Mar 08 19:53:10 * MollyK shrugs "Alright" Mar 08 19:53:37 * Morgan nods Mar 08 19:54:31 Do you think there's anything we can do about these dreams? Mar 08 19:54:40 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 19:54:43 I have no idea Mar 08 19:55:25 It's difficult Mar 08 19:55:59 * Morgan nods Mar 08 19:56:00 I know Mar 08 19:56:37 It's hard for me not remember things when you have certain expressions, or move in certain ways Mar 08 19:57:20 * Morgan frowns Mar 08 19:57:25 It is causing you distress Mar 08 19:59:22 I thought you were really handsome when I first saw you, but I also have these memories of loving you and being intimate with you, and they all get a bit jumbled up Mar 08 20:00:58 * Morgan nods, frowning Mar 08 20:01:03 They linger... Mar 08 20:01:09 * MollyK nods Mar 08 20:02:16 They're strong, and... the desire... that's something I'd never felt before. I feel bad to feel it, but also... it feels so intoxicating a thing Mar 08 20:02:31 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:02:32 I know Mar 08 20:03:05 Do you have these problems too? Mar 08 20:03:22 * Morgan nods, sighing Mar 08 20:04:48 Maybe we should pretend it isn't happening, and not mention it if it does? Mar 08 20:04:55 Probably, yes Mar 08 20:05:32 * MollyK watches him Mar 08 20:05:45 Would that... is that your wish? Mar 08 20:06:44 I am... torn. Mar 08 20:06:56 Why are you? Mar 08 20:08:33 Because I -shouldn't- feel those things... but... Mar 08 20:08:54 * MollyK nods Mar 08 20:09:13 We didn't choose any of it Mar 08 20:11:18 No, we didn't Mar 08 20:12:03 I... if you would give me a reference, I could go to work at another house Mar 08 20:12:48 I'm not going to turn you out over something neither of us can control Mar 08 20:13:45 No, but if it doesn't stop, I don't know what I will do Mar 08 20:14:17 Why don't you just... relieve yourself? Mar 08 20:14:31 * MollyK blushes Mar 08 20:15:07 I uhh... I did that, and I feel very guilty about it. My mother made it very clear that it's sinful Mar 08 20:15:26 With all due respect... your mother sounds like a hypocrite Mar 08 20:15:50 * MollyK shrugs "probably" Mar 08 20:16:49 Then... assume she is hypocritical about that too Mar 08 20:17:38 I... I just... *she sighs* yes, it makes sense to Mar 08 20:18:24 What is it? I would see you more at ease Mar 08 20:19:33 It's just what I've grown up with. Even washing there is so private I was told I should never let me husband see Mar 08 20:21:38 * Morgan rubs his nose Mar 08 20:21:44 Well... your parents are full of shit Mar 08 20:22:05 * MollyK giggles, then clamps her hand over her mouth Mar 08 20:22:19 Sorry, I didn't expect you to curse Mar 08 20:23:47 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:23:50 I don't, often Mar 08 20:23:59 * MollyK smiles Mar 08 20:24:08 I don't mind Mar 08 20:25:15 My Father's just become a gentleman, but I was never a gentleman's daughter. I heard my brother's curse often Mar 08 20:25:33 Doesn't sound like he's acted like one Mar 08 20:25:51 * MollyK shrugs Mar 08 20:26:06 No Mar 08 20:28:53 Sounds like someone should teach him some manners Mar 08 20:29:05 * MollyK watches him Mar 08 20:29:16 You'd do that? For -me-? Mar 08 20:29:26 What he's done, it isn't... -right- Mar 08 20:30:02 * MollyK nods Mar 08 20:30:47 I could never trust them again Mar 08 20:31:48 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:31:52 That is understandable Mar 08 20:32:23 * MollyK nods, looking across the valley Mar 08 20:32:52 It will be easier to manage the dream feelings if I... do -that- each time? Mar 08 20:33:34 Maybe. Mar 08 20:33:49 Wouldn't you mind? Mar 08 20:34:33 Why would I? Mar 08 20:35:33 It's quite personal? It's about you and what we do in the dream... it might seem like I'm taking advantage of you somehow Mar 08 20:35:46 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 20:35:49 No, not especially Mar 08 20:35:58 * MollyK nods Mar 08 20:36:21 Alright... I'll see Mar 08 20:36:37 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:37:32 * MollyK chews her lip a moment "I umm... I don't mind, if you're thinking the same" Mar 08 20:37:45 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:37:46 Alright Mar 08 20:37:59 * MollyK nods Mar 08 20:38:09 I have to umm... go to work now Mar 08 20:38:41 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:38:46 Aye, better had Mar 08 20:38:58 * MollyK smiles Mar 08 20:39:07 Before the master at arms tells me off Mar 08 20:39:30 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:39:33 That awful man Mar 08 20:39:42 * MollyK smiles Mar 08 20:39:51 I don't think he's so bad Mar 08 20:41:25 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:41:34 Good Mar 08 20:42:02 * MollyK brushes her hair off her neck again Mar 08 20:42:59 Have a nice day, Sir... Mar 08 20:43:10 * Morgan nods Mar 08 20:43:11 And you Mar 08 20:44:49 * MollyK goes in, leaving him to the dawn in the Rose Garden, and thoughts of the bizarre nature of their dreams, and her asking if she should be taking matters in hand whilst thinking of dreams of sex with him* Mar 08 20:47:02 * Morgan rubs his face, looking out across the valley Mar 08 20:47:44 *it's peaceful. Then the clock chimes, except it's the dawn watch and he wakes up* Mar 08 20:50:03 * Morgan climbs off the bed, getting some clothes on Mar 08 20:50:30 *the stirring comes from the crib rather than the bed* Mar 08 20:50:54 * Morgan makes a quiet sshh noise Mar 08 20:51:25 *the movement increases* Mar 08 20:52:00 * Morgan moves to the cot, putting his hand on Amir, speaking quietly Mar 08 20:52:07 Alright lad, its alright... Mar 08 20:52:09 * MollyK is now known as Amir Mar 08 20:52:23 * Amir looks up at him, grinning Mar 08 20:53:11 Alright... come on then Mar 08 20:53:15 * Morgan picks him up Mar 08 20:54:39 * Amir 's night gown feels damp at the back Mar 08 20:55:27 * Morgan nods, carrying him through to the study, getting fresh clothes and cloth for him before laying him down to change him Mar 08 20:56:11 * Amir babbles away, including Pa in it. He waves his legs in the air, smiling Mar 08 20:57:18 * Morgan plays with his feet briefly before getting his clothes back on him Mar 08 20:57:32 Bah bah Mar 08 20:58:19 In a little bit maybe... I need coffee Mar 08 20:58:32 Eeee Mar 08 20:59:08 Thats right... Mar 08 20:59:13 * Morgan picks him up Mar 08 20:59:17 I suppose you want some milk Mar 08 20:59:33 * Amir looks around Mar 08 21:02:18 * Morgan picks up the bottle, smelling it to check its still alright before concentrating to warm it up Mar 08 21:03:07 *it smells like breastmilk, and warms fine* Mar 08 21:03:50 * Morgan pours some into the cup, settling on the couch to feed him Mar 08 21:05:04 *it was something he hadn't had much chance to do with Jana, only a couple of times at this age, and a bit more when she was older and sleepy* Mar 08 21:05:32 So little lamb, what have you got planned today, hmm? I'm going to be running the ship Mar 08 21:06:29 * Amir doesn't answer, just watching him with the big grey eyes, and holding a fistful of Morgan's shirt Mar 08 21:08:13 Hopefully I won't bump into any islands today. Mar 08 21:09:13 * Amir drinks the milk, watching him. He sees that same attachment in the boy's eyes that he use to see in Jana's Mar 08 21:09:52 Ah damn Mar 08 21:10:28 * Amir clearly doesn't understand him, smiling a moment before drinking more Mar 08 21:11:26 So how did you sleep? You didn't wake us, so I assume you either slept through or found something to do... maybe went and looked at the stars? Mar 08 21:11:49 * Amir smiles again Mar 08 21:12:45 *the bedroom door opens. Molly is just in a navy satin robe, hair tousled and barefoot* my love? Is everything alright? Mar 08 21:13:41 Fine... he was awake as I got dressed so... we're just having a little chat Mar 08 21:14:28 M: *she smiles a little, leaning against the doorframe* you look gorgeous like that... Mar 08 21:14:52 I'd take my shirt off and really make the look work, but someones rather holding onto it Mar 08 21:15:43 M: mmmmhmm... however, you'll soon be on deck, and I'll have to work... I wouldn't be able to go back to bed... Mar 08 21:19:18 * Amir has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 08 21:33:30 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 08 21:33:40 * Morgan nods Mar 08 21:33:51 There is something I have noticed... Mar 08 21:33:58 Oh? Mar 08 21:34:10 He looks at me the same way Jana did... that... attachment... Mar 08 21:34:22 * MollyK nods slowly Mar 08 21:34:34 How do you feel about it? Mar 08 21:35:06 Hurting and full of love... you know how it is Mar 08 21:35:20 * MollyK nods Mar 08 21:35:37 Do you need me to take over? Mar 08 21:36:32 In a minute... I'll go get breakfast then go to work Mar 08 21:36:42 * MollyK nods Mar 08 21:37:02 Alright Mar 08 21:38:17 * MollyK goes to start dressing Mar 08 21:39:03 * Morgan looks back to Amir Mar 08 21:39:10 She's very pretty isn't she Mar 08 21:39:29 * MollyK smiles again Mar 08 21:39:35 * MollyK is now known as Amir Mar 08 21:42:04 It won't be long now until your mother comes for you... so you have some nice cuddles with Molly, alright? She loves you very much Mar 08 21:42:56 * Amir watches Morgan with that loving expression again whilst he drinks Mar 08 21:44:25 * Morgan watches him, smiling faintly Mar 08 21:45:47 *Molly comes back in five minutes later in a blouse, waistcoat, and trousers with the hidden access in them, but no boots* Mar 08 21:46:03 M: I can take over whenever, my love Mar 08 21:46:22 * Morgan nods, getting up and handing him over Mar 08 21:46:36 Alright, I'm going to get some breakfast and get to work. Mar 08 21:47:00 * Amir smiles delightedly at being in her arms. She kisses his forehead Mar 08 21:47:17 M: have a nice morning, my love Mar 08 21:47:42 * Morgan nods, stroking Amir's forehead before kissing Molly's cheek and heading off to the galley Mar 08 21:48:11 *it's still fairly quiet in there* Mar 08 21:48:53 * Morgan makes himself some coffee and gets some bread before going up on deck Mar 08 21:49:09 * Amir is now known as Claudia Mar 08 21:49:17 * Claudia is on again Mar 08 21:50:35 * Morgan bites off some bread, saluting her with it Mar 08 21:51:32 Morning Mar 08 21:51:49 Hey. How you doing? Mar 08 21:53:34 Not too bad. Did you get any sleep? Mar 08 21:54:34 Yeah. Dreamed, but... nothing too awful Mar 08 21:54:55 Didn't you have the baby? Mar 08 21:55:53 * Morgan nods Mar 08 21:56:03 Yep. Slept right through... Mar 08 21:56:15 * Claudia nods Mar 08 21:56:37 You're fit for watch then. Heinzharold will be on with you Mar 08 21:56:57 Wouldn't be here if I wasn't, Claudia. You know me better than that. Mar 08 21:58:28 * Claudia nods Mar 08 21:59:19 The baby's with his mother now? Mar 08 21:59:32 He was with Molly when I came out Mar 08 21:59:48 * Claudia nods Mar 08 22:00:00 Did you enjoy having him? Mar 08 22:00:58 Aside from something HeinzHarold said, yeah. Though we did have half hour of stress when something occurred to me Mar 08 22:02:04 What's that? *she gives a brief instruction to a sailor* Mar 08 22:03:36 All Nieblungen bullshit... Something that came out in a dream a while ago, a name thats got family ties... to my family and Dietlinde's... Mar 08 22:05:10 * Claudia looks at him Mar 08 22:05:28 Hang on, you're related? Mar 08 22:05:44 I don't know. Mar 08 22:06:28 Remember a while ago something was niggling me that I couldn't place? Mar 08 22:06:49 * Morgan nods Mar 08 22:06:51 I do Mar 08 22:07:35 It was why go to the trouble of splitting up something between Heinzharold and Dietlinde if they could have been together and you could have been with Molly Mar 08 22:07:53 * Morgan nods Mar 08 22:08:28 I had a dream where I was with Molly and Sebastien went off the deep end for Dietlinde... got the priest, tried to marry her in the same clearing... Mar 08 22:09:36 That must have pissed you off Mar 08 22:10:22 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 22:11:22 Its bothered me for a while... not nearly so much as HeinzHarold confusing me and him, mind... Mar 08 22:11:33 What? How? Mar 08 22:12:04 Telling some story about some place where my snoring woke him up... except I don't snore, and I've never been there... it was Sebastien Mar 08 22:13:29 * Claudia rolls her eyes Mar 08 22:13:53 He was probably so drunk when it happened that he couldn't tell the difference Mar 08 22:14:07 Not exactly a soothing thought Mar 08 22:14:50 * Claudia shrugs Mar 08 22:14:53 Sorry Mar 08 22:14:58 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 22:15:01 Forget it Mar 08 22:16:04 What do you want him pulled off shift for? Mar 08 22:18:01 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 08 22:18:12 Not his fault I'm... no, nevermind Mar 08 22:18:32 What? Mar 08 22:19:22 Doesn't matter Mar 08 22:20:17 * Claudia shrugs Mar 08 22:20:20 Alright Mar 08 22:20:29 * Morgan looks at her Mar 08 22:20:58 No point me brooding on it. *he looks around* she carry on as expected last night? Mar 08 22:21:47 * Claudia nods Mar 08 22:21:53 Just the same Mar 08 22:22:19 At least its predictable Mar 08 22:22:58 * Claudia nods Mar 08 22:23:15 It's still weird, but regular Mar 08 22:24:25 * Morgan nods Mar 08 22:25:09 We'll take that Mar 08 22:25:14 * Claudia nods Mar 08 22:25:33 Sorgi is expecting Sunday next still Mar 08 22:26:30 * Morgan nods Mar 08 22:26:33 Its so damn fast Mar 08 22:26:47 It's a good thing Mar 08 22:26:59 I suppose Mar 08 22:28:07 We want to get there and done as soon as possible, I thought Mar 08 22:28:31 Do we? Why? Mar 08 22:29:33 Don't you want to be back to nest-building and baby-making at Hafenlohr? Mar 08 22:30:10 Well yeah but... Mar 08 22:30:39 But...? Mar 08 22:31:33 It'll get us to having to leave Amir quicker... and my not sailing anymore. Weird as it is, I'm still loving it Mar 08 22:32:27 * Claudia nods Mar 08 22:33:19 Not likely that the others will be this fast Mar 08 22:34:35 Not by a long shot. Mar 08 22:34:50 * Claudia nods Mar 08 22:34:56 Something to think about then Mar 08 22:35:57 I would like the crew to get used to it... I'd rather not have to get a crew to replace them, especially not from somewhere else Mar 08 22:36:44 Will you need the Storm Dancer running counterpoint when the Rose is so quick? Mar 08 22:37:45 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 22:37:57 It is half the turnaround time isn't it Mar 08 22:38:10 Ish Mar 08 22:38:43 * Morgan nods Mar 08 22:39:56 Definitely worth considering then Mar 08 22:40:22 * Claudia nods "anything else before I sail her out?" Mar 08 22:40:34 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 08 22:40:36 Don't think so Mar 08 22:42:48 * Claudia does get them underway. They've sailed more than an hour before his own command starts, Heinzharold on watch at the prow. Claudia goes below* Mar 08 22:43:37 * Morgan walks the deck, checking things and people, making adjustments as needed Mar 08 22:44:50 *it's all smooth and easy. Even HH is getting on with his work without messing around* Mar 08 22:45:32 * Morgan closes his eyes for a few moments, feeling the wind on his face Mar 08 22:47:05 *it feels good, though there's a hint of rain on the way* Mar 08 22:47:41 * Morgan continues doing his rounds through his watch Mar 08 22:48:32 * Claudia is now known as HH Mar 08 22:48:57 *towards the end, HH catches him* How was yer night? Mar 08 22:49:05 Dreams but quiet Mar 08 22:51:27 Anythin' lurid t' speed th' mornin' along? Mar 08 22:52:26 Where the hell did you learn that word? You had Claudia reading big words to you again? Mar 08 22:53:11 Notta clue, man Mar 08 22:54:36 * Morgan nods Mar 08 22:55:04 Well... I've got a distressing feeling that Dietlinde's family and mine are connected Mar 08 22:56:08 Not sure 'ow, she was salt o' the earth, like me an' mine Mar 08 22:56:25 Just a hunch at the minute. Mar 08 22:58:11 Doesn' change much Mar 08 22:58:40 Precisely fuck all Mar 08 22:59:15 * HH nods Mar 08 22:59:28 How's th' babe been? Mar 08 23:00:06 Good as gold. There is a slight issue though... he looks at me like Jana used to Mar 08 23:00:32 Loves y' like the rest o' us do Mar 08 23:00:53 What's gotten into you? Mar 08 23:02:19 Nothin' Mar 08 23:02:46 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 23:02:48 alright Mar 08 23:04:07 It's a problem? Mar 08 23:04:40 Means its going to be painful for him... Mar 08 23:05:09 * HH nods Mar 08 23:05:14 F' all o' ya Mar 08 23:05:28 But we can understand -why-. He can't. Mar 08 23:06:37 * HH nods Mar 08 23:06:49 Makes it that bit worse, yeah Mar 08 23:08:06 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:09:37 Still seeing Xsarlac after quiet hour? Mar 08 23:10:09 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:10:26 Yeah, lets work our charm on him... or... your charm, I'll threaten to hit him a bit Mar 08 23:11:52 Best make sure I don' spend it all in quiet hour then Mar 08 23:12:15 Thought you had an endless supply Mar 08 23:13:33 My wife seems t' think tha' too! Mar 08 23:14:00 * Morgan nods, looking out across the water Mar 08 23:14:08 You were right... it did bother me. Mar 08 23:14:16 Rosie? Mar 08 23:14:19 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:14:30 I'm sorry as fuck, man Mar 08 23:14:58 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 08 23:15:13 You don't need to be. Mar 08 23:16:48 If yer hurt I do Mar 08 23:17:08 Not your fault he and I are interchangeable. Mar 08 23:17:34 Yer not, man. Mar 08 23:18:48 * Morgan smiles at him sadly Mar 08 23:19:01 Even you got us mixed up man. Mar 08 23:20:00 Tha' was just somethin' dumb, man. An' I remind you tha' yer wife wasn' even attracted t' him, despite fancyin' the breeches off you as soon as she saw y' Mar 08 23:20:37 Its alright man. Mar 08 23:21:13 Don't love 'im like I love you Mar 08 23:22:25 Don't you? Mar 08 23:22:55 Nah, man. You an' me, that's brothers. Mar 08 23:23:15 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:23:44 Think maybe thats why it bothered me so much. Mar 08 23:24:32 Feelin' jealous? Mar 08 23:24:58 I dunno... hurt, I think. Mar 08 23:25:06 * HH nods Mar 08 23:25:37 No need, man. Only person I love more'an you is m'wife Mar 08 23:26:35 How's she doing this morning? Mar 08 23:27:24 She's good. 'Bout yers? Course tomorrow, ain't it? Mar 08 23:28:11 Reckon so. I imagine by now she might have stopped crying at giving back Amir. Maybe. Mar 08 23:30:00 Yer pretty sanguine f' a man thinkin' that 'bout his wife! Mar 08 23:31:46 There's nothing I can do about it, and this ship won't sail itself... Mar 08 23:31:49 In daylight... Mar 08 23:32:01 * HH laughs Mar 08 23:32:27 Damn easy life we'd have if she'd sail herself that speed all th' time Mar 08 23:32:38 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:32:41 Yep. Mar 08 23:32:47 [Are you alright?] Mar 08 23:33:25 [sad, my love, but keeping busy] Mar 08 23:33:36 She's alright. Sad, but alright Mar 08 23:33:44 * HH nods Mar 08 23:34:02 Better'an it could be Mar 08 23:34:39 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:34:40 Definitely Mar 08 23:35:20 Gonna hit 'er hard later though? Inga's normally less grumpy once it starts Mar 08 23:35:55 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:35:58 I expect so Mar 08 23:36:45 We'll have dinner with th' crew, give y' some time to baby 'er Mar 08 23:37:35 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:37:43 Alright man... unless she wants female company Mar 08 23:38:03 * HH nods Mar 08 23:38:50 Play it by ear. Y' gonna get stuck? Mar 08 23:39:16 Didn't last time. Got this see... *he taps his pendant* Mar 08 23:39:37 Sure it works? Mar 08 23:39:58 We'll find out won't we Mar 08 23:40:13 Guess if it works this time it's a good bet Mar 08 23:40:54 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:40:57 I hope so Mar 08 23:41:16 Yeah... don' wanna see her that upset again Mar 08 23:42:01 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:42:09 I don't do it on purpose Mar 08 23:42:24 Hey, I know that! Mar 08 23:43:34 She knows tha' too, man Mar 08 23:43:46 Doesn't make it easier on any of you though Mar 08 23:44:52 We'll manage, man. Just get her to zap ya Mar 08 23:45:18 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:45:22 Now we know thats what I need Mar 08 23:45:56 * HH nods Mar 08 23:46:00 Makes it simpler Mar 08 23:46:06 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:46:15 Course, it'd be better if it didn't happen at all Mar 08 23:46:43 Yeah. Fuckin' weird Mar 08 23:47:38 * Morgan shrugs Mar 08 23:47:42 Dracheneisen ship Mar 08 23:48:13 Short guys pulling yer strings Mar 08 23:49:07 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:49:08 Aye Mar 08 23:49:39 Molly's special ring Mar 08 23:50:03 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:50:58 All a bit mad, ain't it? Mar 08 23:51:29 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:51:32 completely Mar 08 23:53:00 Least we got th' sea, Cap'n Mar 08 23:53:23 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:53:29 Bloody plenty of it Mar 08 23:54:22 An' drink Mar 08 23:55:16 Working through that fairly quick Mar 08 23:56:32 Best 'ope they got some down there in Capperlucia Mar 08 23:56:44 I'd imagine so Mar 08 23:57:11 An' we got bubbies Mar 08 23:58:38 So do the men in Capperlucia Mar 08 23:58:56 Prefer my peaches less fuzzy Mar 08 23:59:37 * Morgan nods Mar 08 23:59:47 Aye, me too