**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Mar 11 00:00:19 2023 Mar 11 00:00:19 Lil bird tells me the sailor lassie had a thing for ya Mar 11 00:00:37 Lil bird is wrong Mar 11 00:01:48 Y' asked then? Mar 11 00:02:15 I'm not nearly narcissistic enough for that... but she was my friend, thats all Mar 11 00:02:47 All in yer wife's jealous mind then, eh? Mar 11 00:03:11 Sounds cruel saying it like that but... she's wrong. Mar 11 00:03:28 * HH nods Mar 11 00:03:54 Inga thought Lady Torrington 'ad a thing for me f' the same reason Mar 11 00:04:35 So did I... Mar 11 00:05:16 What, b'cause you were jealous *he grins* Mar 11 00:06:22 Don't be absurd. She was my charge, I was to keep her safe, thats all Mar 11 00:07:14 Bit young anyway *but she's actually only 20, Molly's age* Mar 11 00:07:28 Same age as Molly Mar 11 00:08:13 F'get how young she is sometimes Mar 11 00:08:29 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:08:51 She had to grow up fast when she got ill Mar 11 00:08:59 * HH nods Mar 11 00:09:20 Not sure how y' managed t' not hate 'em for that Mar 11 00:10:07 Who says I didn't? Who says I didn't threaten David? Mar 11 00:10:52 I heard y' went off meddlin' just b'fore Jaeger proposed t' her Mar 11 00:11:15 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:11:29 Thought I wouldn't call it meddling... Mar 11 00:11:45 No? Whysat? Mar 11 00:12:35 Meddling is trying to influence things subtly... without being noticed thats what you're doing... Mar 11 00:13:10 Doesn' sound like what Martha does then Mar 11 00:13:48 Oh I dunno... Mar 11 00:14:15 She seems about as subtle as a brick t' the face Mar 11 00:14:58 Mama is... singleminded when she gets an idea... Mar 11 00:15:42 Yet it's David tha's half Eisen! Mar 11 00:15:54 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:16:12 Quick to anger, but not entirely unreasonable... Mar 11 00:16:51 * HH nods Mar 11 00:17:17 So whadidya do? Mar 11 00:17:37 * MorganK shrugs Mar 11 00:17:53 Told him what I thought of his behaviour and how disgusted he should be in himself Mar 11 00:18:43 * HH laughs Mar 11 00:18:51 Swing for you? Mar 11 00:20:13 Oh yeah... Mar 11 00:20:39 Y' let him land th' first? Mar 11 00:21:00 *Amir seems to have lost interest in the milk* Mar 11 00:21:10 second... first one was aimed for my face, second one for my torso Mar 11 00:21:26 * MorganK looks down at the boy, stroking his cheek Mar 11 00:21:38 *Amir smiles up at him* Mar 11 00:22:19 Imagine 'aving the nerve to act like tha' after doing that to yer daughter Mar 11 00:22:33 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:22:45 He's... made changes. Meaningful ones. Mar 11 00:24:06 Doesn' deserve her mercy. She's got more o' it than I e'er had Mar 11 00:24:19 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:24:49 He's seen that steel she has now... he walks a gentler line... Mar 11 00:25:16 * HH nods "barely seen it meself " Mar 11 00:25:31 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:25:46 You've not pushed her to... she feels safe with you Mar 11 00:26:29 How many times she put 'er foot down with you? Mar 11 00:26:47 * MorganK shrugs Mar 11 00:27:04 A few. Mar 11 00:27:31 Yer more disagreeable than me Mar 11 00:27:44 I'm more disagreeable than almost anyone Mar 11 00:28:28 True. She's more feisty than I'm used t' Mar 11 00:28:36 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:28:49 Oh yeah, she is that. Takes after Mama in that respect Mar 11 00:29:38 Cracks me up when I hear her call y' the cabbage thing Mar 11 00:29:53 * MorganK rolls his eyes Mar 11 00:30:04 Thats what happens when she spends time with Montaigne courtiers Mar 11 00:30:20 * HH nods Mar 11 00:30:49 Seems t' me she says it when she's tryinna provoke a reaction outta you Mar 11 00:31:13 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:31:19 I'm inclined to agree Mar 11 00:32:12 * HH smiles. Amir tries to sit up Mar 11 00:32:36 * MorganK helps him to sit, patting his back to burp him Mar 11 00:32:52 'S why I don't react... give her a challenge... Mar 11 00:33:38 Have a care with it, man. Tried tha' with Inga once, made 'er cry Mar 11 00:34:02 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:34:07 I'll keep that in mind Mar 11 00:34:12 * MorganK frowns Mar 11 00:34:32 I don't do well when I feel I'm being made to look foolish Mar 11 00:35:46 Wifely prerogative, Inga says. But then I'm happy looking foolish. She grew up wi' no one to be foolish with, so I let her have it Mar 11 00:36:23 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:36:41 It feels like disrespect to me... I find it hard to deal with Mar 11 00:37:51 Y' gotta put yer ego aside and have faith that yer wife adores y' Mar 11 00:38:07 *the baby burps loudly, making HH chuckle* Mar 11 00:38:27 I know she does. I still find it difficult. Mar 11 00:38:31 * MorganK looks at the boy Mar 11 00:38:45 That was a -big- one.... You got any more in there? Mar 11 00:38:56 That's what she said Mar 11 00:39:31 close... Mar 11 00:39:44 Close? Mar 11 00:39:59 * MorganK grins but blushes Mar 11 00:40:01 nevermind Mar 11 00:40:25 * HH sniggers Mar 11 00:40:40 Gotta give fair warning so she can close 'er eyes Mar 11 00:42:11 Not that man Mar 11 00:42:22 What then? Mar 11 00:42:28 *Amir burps again* Mar 11 00:42:42 Thats it, well done young man Mar 11 00:42:51 * MorganK glances at HeinzHarold Mar 11 00:43:16 Bet thats what Petra said to Edward the first time Mar 11 00:43:32 * HH chuckles Mar 11 00:43:44 Y' met her? Mar 11 00:43:52 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:44:08 Aye, Edward wanted someone to check on her after she didn't go to his wedding. I went along with DeeDee Mar 11 00:44:35 Wha's she like? He justified in goin' off half-cocked? Mar 11 00:45:07 He did that with Mina too, so I think thats a him issue Mar 11 00:45:45 Yeah, heard bout that. Her crestin' the wave caused 'is tide to surge Mar 11 00:45:58 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:46:03 Thats quite sweet Mar 11 00:46:18 * HH nods Mar 11 00:46:44 Yeah. Sensitive in the chest she is, so I'm tol' Mar 11 00:47:08 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:47:13 So I'm given to understand Mar 11 00:47:46 * HH smiles Mar 11 00:47:57 Gon' have helluva time nursing Mar 11 00:48:19 I dunno... maybe it'll change for that Mar 11 00:49:31 * HH nods Mar 11 00:50:01 Better get my wife outta bed Mar 11 00:50:22 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:50:24 Alright man Mar 11 00:51:10 * HH stretches Mar 11 00:51:52 * HH gets up, just as the baby makes a noise commanding a nappy cloth change Mar 11 00:52:02 How's tha' for timing? Mar 11 00:52:16 * MorganK looks at Amir Mar 11 00:52:31 Is it time for uncle HeinzHarold to practice, hmm/ Mar 11 00:53:02 Prefer t' be taking clothes off m' wife, thanks! Mar 11 00:53:49 * MorganK nods Mar 11 00:53:52 Bugger off then Mar 11 00:54:13 * HH nods, doing so Mar 11 00:55:02 * MorganK gets up, getting the things needed to change the boy Mar 11 00:55:30 *Amir babbles at him* Mar 11 00:56:15 * MorganK chatters away to him as he changes him Mar 11 00:56:46 *Amir looks happy. It does sound like he says Pa now and then* Mar 11 00:57:41 * MorganK smiles, getting him dressed Mar 11 00:57:53 Thats right... I'm your papa... Mar 11 00:58:03 A: Pa Mar 11 00:58:35 * MorganK nods, kissing the boys head Mar 11 00:58:46 Shall we go and see your brother? See Varick? Mar 11 00:59:03 *the baby looks around* Mar 11 00:59:38 * MorganK carries him into Varicks room, sitting by the bed Mar 11 01:00:00 * HH is now known as Varick Mar 11 01:00:12 * Varick is asleep Mar 11 01:00:44 * MorganK strokes his hair gently Mar 11 01:01:23 * Varick stirs. Amir tries to climb on him Mar 11 01:01:45 * MorganK lets him Mar 11 01:02:27 * Varick wakes up to the sight of his baby brother looming over him. Varick looks delighted Mar 11 01:02:39 Hi baby! Mar 11 01:03:08 *Amir grins, drooling over the older boy's cheek* Mar 11 01:03:24 * MorganK chuckles quietly, wiping Varicks cheek with his sleeve Mar 11 01:03:38 * Varick laughs Mar 11 01:03:43 Mama's talking to Betuana, so its just the three of us for a few minutes Mar 11 01:04:23 Just us old fellows, Papa Mar 11 01:04:38 * MorganK laughs Mar 11 01:04:44 Aye, son Mar 11 01:06:02 * Varick moves to the wall, taking Amir with him and pulling the covers over him Mar 11 01:06:11 Papa, you can get in too Mar 11 01:06:39 * MorganK nods, climbing under the covers too Mar 11 01:08:11 *the boys move around until Varicks tucked under his arm, Amir on his chest* Mar 11 01:08:50 * MorganK smiles, closing his eyes Mar 11 01:10:50 *it's very nice. He must drift off because he wakes to Varick saying in a whisper* we're going to have two boats for the lake. Mine will be blue, yours will be red. We will still be good friends when I win, because you have to be a good sportsman, okay? *Amir babbles back* Mar 11 01:11:31 * MorganK keeps his eyes closed Mar 11 01:13:20 We're going to be best friends, forever. And when we get married, my wife will be your wife's sister. But only my human wife, not my cat wife Mar 11 01:13:36 * MorganK gives himself away by chuckling quietly Mar 11 01:14:14 * Varick whispers "Papa, are you asleep?" Mar 11 01:14:29 * MorganK whispers back "yes, completely" Mar 11 01:14:53 Okay Mar 11 01:15:31 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 11 01:17:14 * Varick has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 11 02:15:53 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 11 02:20:00 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 11 11:21:28 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Mar 11 11:30:08 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Mar 11 11:32:10 *Varick goes back to talking to Amir and stroking the baby's hair* Mar 11 11:32:43 * Morgan just listens to them quietly for a while Mar 11 11:35:03 * MollyK appears at the doorway a little while later. She smiles Mar 11 11:38:01 Well then... I wondered where you all were! Mar 11 11:38:24 Just spending some time together Mar 11 11:39:00 * MollyK nods "It's time for language lessons" Mar 11 11:39:21 V: Oh Papa, can't we just play?! Mar 11 11:39:42 No, the learning must be done Mar 11 11:42:21 A: *he starts making demanding babbles, looking to Molly* Mar 11 11:43:20 Think someone wants your attention... Mar 11 11:45:19 * MollyK smiles, coming in and lifting him off Morgan's chest "Good morning again, Lammchen" She nuzzles the baby "liebling, do you want lessons in the ballroom or the study?" Mar 11 11:46:53 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 11:47:02 Either is fine love Mar 11 11:49:04 * MollyK nods, taking Amir with her Mar 11 11:49:09 * MollyK is now known as Varick Mar 11 11:49:19 I'm really happy I have a brother Mar 11 11:50:34 I know you are... its fairly obvious how much you love him Mar 11 11:53:10 I do, Papa. Now I have a child in my house Mar 11 11:54:06 * Morgan nods Mar 11 11:54:09 The first of many Mar 11 11:54:56 * Varick nods Mar 11 11:55:13 It's so lucky you rescued him, Papa! Mar 11 11:56:26 Rescued? Mar 11 11:56:31 Oh from the empire Mar 11 11:57:11 Why didn't his daddy want to keep him? Mar 11 11:57:56 His daddy is not a nice man Mar 11 11:59:11 Why? Mar 11 12:00:12 He treated his wives like cattle... he doesn't care about his children Mar 11 12:01:36 How many children does he have? Mar 11 12:03:01 I don't know... many I think. He had many wives, and I imagine he had children with all of them Mar 11 12:03:24 That's a lot of seeds Mar 11 12:04:08 * Morgan nods Mar 11 12:04:10 Yes it is Mar 11 12:04:33 He didn't need Amir but we do Mar 11 12:05:31 I don't think he loved Amir at all Mar 11 12:06:55 That's sad, Papa. At least my daddy loved and wanted me Mar 11 12:07:30 * Morgan nods Mar 11 12:07:32 aye Mar 11 12:09:13 But he has you now, and you're the best Papa in the world Mar 11 12:10:03 You think so? Mar 11 12:11:21 * Varick nods Mar 11 12:11:41 Yes! Mar 11 12:11:56 That means a great deal to me. Mar 11 12:12:05 * Varick hugs him "I'm glad you're my Papa and we're a family" Mar 11 12:12:12 * Morgan nods Mar 11 12:12:17 Me too Mar 11 12:13:25 [my love, can you help Varick dress ready for the lessons?] Mar 11 12:13:32 * Morgan sighs Mar 11 12:13:53 Come on then lad, lets get you dressed Mar 11 12:14:29 Okay *he gets up, putting on clothes. They're getting short in the sleeves again* Mar 11 12:14:45 * Morgan sits on his bed, watching him Mar 11 12:14:52 Going to need new clothes again soon Mar 11 12:15:48 We can save these for Amir now Mar 11 12:16:01 * Morgan nods Mar 11 12:16:08 Be a while before he's big enough though... Mar 11 12:17:16 * Varick nods Mar 11 12:17:57 We could just buy more. When you have lots of money you can just buy more things Mar 11 12:18:38 Thats a bit irresponsible though Mar 11 12:19:43 Why? Mar 11 12:20:47 well... what if something happens and I have to replace a ship... or mend the house... Mar 11 12:21:27 Then you'll pay people to do t Mar 11 12:21:29 It* Mar 11 12:21:47 And if I've spent all my money on clothes when we could make some or mend some? Mar 11 12:22:34 But we're rich, Papa Mar 11 12:22:53 * Varick gets his boots on Mar 11 12:23:43 That isn't the point, Varick Mar 11 12:24:02 * Varick shrugs Mar 11 12:24:52 My Daddy said if rich people don't buy things, common people don't have jobs to do, and then they'd be idle and a burden on the parish Mar 11 12:25:33 I'll bet he did. Yes, we need to make sure we are contributing to the economy, but we can't just throw money about like it doesn't matter. Mar 11 12:26:32 Okay Papa. I'm dressed now Mar 11 12:27:34 * Morgan nods Mar 11 12:27:39 Alright, come on then Mar 11 12:28:57 *Molly is in the ballroom. Inga is stood with her, and they're clucking over the baby. Xsarlac is talking with Heinzharold. There's no sign of Betuana Mar 11 12:29:42 * Morgan wanders over to Xsarlac and HeinzHarold, being unobtrusive Mar 11 12:30:49 *they're talking about how the ship is nearing the worst point for storms* Mar 11 12:32:12 Your wife is not joining us? Mar 11 12:32:59 * Varick is now known as Xsarlac Mar 11 12:33:17 She's going to take the day to herself Mar 11 12:34:57 * Morgan nods slowly Mar 11 12:34:58 I see Mar 11 12:35:27 She knows it's the right thing to give him over, but it still hurts Mar 11 12:36:16 * Morgan nods sadly Mar 11 12:36:18 Of course Mar 11 12:37:57 * Xsarlac nods "it's a consolation to know you're happy " Mar 11 12:38:38 I'm surprised that matters, in all honesty Mar 11 12:40:10 Our people care about each other as a big family Mar 11 12:42:10 That will take some getting used to Mar 11 12:42:47 * Xsarlac nods Mar 11 12:43:22 Molly looks very happy Mar 11 12:44:26 * Morgan nods, smiling slightly Mar 11 12:44:35 She is... Varick too. Mar 11 12:44:54 * Xsarlac nods Mar 11 12:48:59 *the others get sat down for the lesson. It's Capperlucian again, Molly is as usual excelling with the new language. Inga seems to be doing alright with it. Varick, despite his protests, has obviously worked hard. HH is picking it up slowly. Morgan himself has had a few lessons in it, rounding off the basics. It's odd to think that Molly is going Mar 11 12:48:59 to be set to task negotiating with languages she's only just learned, having to head the family and also be an ambassador, when he can see from how she cradles Amir and gently bounces him that what she really wants now is time with her newest son Mar 11 12:49:41 * Morgan sits quietly, watching her Mar 11 12:52:37 *when Amir starts becoming bored, she gets up, wandering around with him on her shoulder, continuing to converse with an be corrected by Xsarlac. The rest are set to copying out grammar tables* Mar 11 12:54:03 Do you want me to take him love? Mar 11 12:54:43 M: I do not need you to, but you can have him if you wish it Mar 11 12:55:43 * Morgan nods, taking hold of the young boy Mar 11 12:55:48 I'll take him for a walk on deck Mar 11 12:58:01 *Up on deck, it's cloudy, but the air feels heavy. The crewmen are watching the darker clouds on the horizon. It's Rieker captaining. Amir babbles away* Mar 11 12:59:33 * Morgan nods to the baby, heading towards Rieker Mar 11 12:59:49 * Xsarlac is now known as Rieker Mar 11 12:59:55 Yes, but the thing is, air like this, thats stormy, and we want to be ready for that... don't we captain? Mar 11 13:00:23 Good morning, my Lord. Yes we do. But if it's coming, we want it before midnight Mar 11 13:01:04 * Morgan nods Mar 11 13:01:17 Aye, sailing in that is miserable at the best of times, let alone at night Mar 11 13:01:35 * Rieker nods, smiling at the baby Mar 11 13:03:22 We'll do what we can Mar 11 13:04:47 We'll manage, won't we Amir? Aye? Mar 11 13:05:50 A: Bah bah Mar 11 13:06:32 He's a handsome young man, my Lord. Mar 11 13:06:40 * Morgan nods Mar 11 13:07:02 Aye, that he is. I know grown men who would kill for that much hair too Mar 11 13:07:21 * Rieker nods Mar 11 13:07:37 Women who'd kill for it so dark Mar 11 13:09:08 * Morgan nods, tickling under Amir's chin Mar 11 13:09:23 If you've no objection, I'm going to take him for a wander round the deck... Mar 11 13:10:24 None at all, my Lord Mar 11 13:12:32 * Morgan inclines his head, slowly walking around the deck, telling Amir what everything is Mar 11 13:13:08 *the storm doesn't come in whilst they're on deck, but Morgan can feel it in his bones, in his gut. He's sailed enough to be able to smell it on the wind* Mar 11 13:14:32 Alright lad, lets get you back under cover... Mar 11 13:14:38 * Morgan takes him back below deck Mar 11 13:16:37 * Rieker is now known as HH Mar 11 13:16:52 * HH is the one who addresses it during lunch time Mar 11 13:17:17 Whatcha reckon man, bit o' weather on the way? Mar 11 13:17:25 * Morgan nods Mar 11 13:17:31 Can smell it coming Mar 11 13:31:53 * HH nods Mar 11 13:32:30 'Ope it's not like that one we caught on land lookin' for that swine Dau Mar 11 13:34:08 Long as it doesn't smell of cabbages Mar 11 13:34:24 * HH nods Mar 11 13:34:41 Reck'n it'll be after dark Mar 11 13:35:15 I suspect we'll be sailing in it Mar 11 13:35:31 You in command too Mar 11 13:36:09 * Morgan nods Mar 11 13:36:21 Going to be testing Mar 11 13:36:51 $better keep our wives awake, show our bare bubbies to calm the storm$ Mar 11 13:38:08 $I'm sure there's some logic in there somewhere$ Mar 11 13:38:38 $not a clue, doesn't settle me down any$ Mar 11 13:39:57 $Reckon thats why the bow normally has a naked woman on a lot of ships, calm the storm?$ Mar 11 13:41:13 $nope, it's so us poor sailor's get a glimpse of some bubbies to help us along in our lonely hammocks$ *he smirks* Mar 11 13:41:41 * Morgan rolls his eyes, eating his lunch Mar 11 13:42:29 * HH is now known as Molly Mar 11 13:44:16 * Molly returns from putting the baby in his crib at the beginning of quiet hour, going to look at the rear window Mar 11 13:44:32 There's a storm coming, isn't there? Mar 11 13:46:13 * Morgan yes Mar 11 13:46:16 Oh yes Mar 11 13:46:50 Will it be a bad one? Mar 11 13:51:24 * Molly idly strokes the window frame Mar 11 13:51:59 Tough to say love Mar 11 13:52:56 * Molly nods, pensive Mar 11 13:53:29 What's wrong love? Mar 11 13:53:58 I'm heartsore, stupidly Mar 11 13:55:14 Why love? Mar 11 13:55:34 My course is still light Mar 11 13:55:57 Right... Mar 11 13:56:21 It means the herbs have not cleared yet Mar 11 13:57:49 * Morgan nods Mar 11 13:57:59 I see Mar 11 13:58:11 I'm sorry... Mar 11 14:00:03 Autumn, love. Mar 11 14:00:27 * Molly nods, watching the endless water Mar 11 14:01:05 If I hadn't started the damned herbs, you could already have me increasing. It's my fault Mar 11 14:01:24 * Morgan moves to her, wrapping his arms around her Mar 11 14:01:38 Enough. There is no fault or blame to be had Mar 11 14:02:15 There is. I should have not been a coward and discussed it with you first Mar 11 14:02:48 * Molly tucks into him. She smells of Amir as well as roses and lavender Mar 11 14:03:34 No. I was not ready then. Mar 11 14:04:17 * Molly sighs heavily Mar 11 14:04:39 You would have asked me to take them if I'd have suggested it? Mar 11 14:06:08 I suspect so yes Mar 11 14:08:55 * Molly nods Mar 11 14:09:47 I knew it was unlikely they'd clear already, Inga's haven't and they're two weeks in advance of us, but... Mar 11 14:10:37 * Morgan nods Mar 11 14:10:42 But you hoped. Mar 11 14:10:47 * Molly nods Mar 11 14:10:57 Did you hope it would not come at all? Mar 11 14:11:17 I have accepted it will not be until autumn Mar 11 14:11:36 * Molly nods sadly Mar 11 14:12:11 Still, we have the boys to think of, and my work, Hafenlohr, introducing Florrie... Mar 11 14:12:40 * Morgan nods Mar 11 14:12:42 Exactly Mar 11 14:13:14 I will be alright, but my heart hurts today. How are -you-? Mar 11 14:13:37 I'm alright. Worried about commanding in the dark, especially if that storm rolls in then Mar 11 14:15:37 Do you wish me to stay up with you? Mar 11 14:17:24 No. You need to sleep, your course always takes it out of you, and our sons might need you Mar 11 14:18:16 * Molly nods, smiling Mar 11 14:18:27 It's odd to say that, isn't it? Mar 11 14:18:34 * Morgan nods Mar 11 14:18:39 Very, actually Mar 11 14:24:04 * Molly nods Mar 11 14:24:28 How do you feel about it all? Mar 11 14:28:02 Apprehensive. I was asking HeinzHarold if I'd taken on too much Mar 11 14:30:00 * Molly shakes her head Mar 11 14:31:22 You haven't, my love. He will slot into our lives. He's an unexpected addition, but we will be fine. What are you so concerned about? *she urges him to sit on the window seat* Mar 11 14:31:57 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 14:32:10 That I'm trying to do too much... that I won't live up to the challenges of it all Mar 11 14:33:58 You aren't at all. And you will. Do you worry I won't too? Mar 11 14:34:18 Not at all Mar 11 14:35:18 I don't worry about you either Mar 11 14:36:13 * Morgan nods, sighing Mar 11 14:36:14 Alright Mar 11 14:37:51 * Molly kisses his cheek "you are a wonderful, smart, capable man, an excellent father, a good friend" Mar 11 14:38:11 I'm glad you think so Mar 11 14:40:38 * Molly nods, smiling Mar 11 14:40:51 I take great pride in having you as my husband Mar 11 14:41:42 * Morgan nods, smiling Mar 11 14:42:44 Thats very kind of you Mar 11 14:43:59 Merely honest, my love Mar 11 14:45:11 How was Betuana? Mar 11 14:45:38 Sad, understandably Mar 11 14:46:06 * Morgan nods Mar 11 14:47:09 I hadn't considered she would find it so difficult given the change in her Mar 11 14:50:54 Even with such a big chance, the pain of losing something from the past remains, doesn't it? Mar 11 14:51:23 * Morgan flinches Mar 11 14:51:27 It does Mar 11 14:53:22 * Molly rubs his arm Mar 11 14:53:50 I'm sorry, that was thoughtless Mar 11 14:54:07 A little perhaps Mar 11 14:55:47 Do I have your forgiveness, liebling? Mar 11 14:57:15 * Morgan nods Mar 11 14:57:19 Of course you do love Mar 11 14:58:31 * Molly nods Mar 11 14:58:48 She had information about feeding Mar 11 14:59:04 Oh? Mar 11 15:00:55 The prevention of conceiving is only something they rely on in Capperlucia for the first six months, before food is added and before they wake in the night. Cessation or reduction of nursing usually results in returning fertility very swiftly Mar 11 15:01:59 Right... Mar 11 15:03:37 She doesn't think that it would be much of a hindrance at this age Mar 11 15:05:27 So what are you thinking about it? Mar 11 15:05:48 I'm still unsure. And you? Mar 11 15:06:13 Same, really Mar 11 15:07:50 It's a lot to consider... it would take adapting to Mar 11 15:08:24 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:08:28 Yes, it would Mar 11 15:10:38 I can see reasons for and against Mar 11 15:10:59 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:15:18 It is the same for you? Mar 11 15:15:23 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:15:58 If it would hold no consequences for our conceiving... my main concern would be assuaged, but I wonder what it would do to Betuana... Mar 11 15:17:22 We could manage that by planning well. But she did say that it's so normal to share feeding with the father that it doesn't seem odd to her as it would in our culture Mar 11 15:18:05 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:18:14 Did she tell you about something in their culture called middle mothers? Mar 11 15:18:53 No? Mar 11 15:20:01 Its a surrogate, basically. Mar 11 15:20:51 Oh, I have heard of that Mar 11 15:21:00 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:21:24 She said she would be honoured to be considered our middle mother with Amir... Mar 11 15:22:03 * Molly nods Mar 11 15:22:15 That is sweet, isn't it? Mar 11 15:23:21 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:23:42 It iShe considers us extended family now... Mar 11 15:24:32 * Molly nods Mar 11 15:24:45 Are you pleased by that? Mar 11 15:25:27 I suppose I am... I hadn't really thought about it, and we've been rather occupied since Mar 11 15:26:45 * Molly nods Mar 11 15:27:52 She recommended that we make a decision soon, so that he does not lose the skill of latching on, because otherwise I will need to express and use the cup as we are Mar 11 15:28:04 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:28:08 I see... how soon? Mar 11 15:29:27 Before we get there, which makes sense anyway as I'm going to be so busy Mar 11 15:31:11 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:31:17 Aye. You'll do fine. Mar 11 15:32:26 * Molly nods Mar 11 15:32:52 It would not be a nuisance for you? Mar 11 15:33:14 Your feeding him? We would adjust Mar 11 15:34:10 Yeah, but... it's important to me that it wouldn't change things between us for the worst Mar 11 15:35:27 No love... it would be difficult perhaps, but we will manage alright Mar 11 15:36:24 Talk to me, liebling. What would specifically be difficult? Mar 11 15:37:06 I don't know... I'd be less involved... Mar 11 15:37:54 * Molly nods Mar 11 15:38:08 Did you feel that with Jana? Mar 11 15:39:50 Not a great deal. But I had not been feeding her as I have Amir Mar 11 15:40:45 * Molly nods Mar 11 15:41:02 I wouldn't want to take that bonding from you Mar 11 15:41:31 * Morgan nods Mar 11 15:41:36 And there would be tenderness... Mar 11 15:43:37 * Molly nods, smiling a little Mar 11 15:43:58 That is not so much a hindrance with me than with other women though Mar 11 15:44:33 No? Mar 11 15:46:44 I'm not very troubled about pain, am I? Mar 11 15:46:59 No... I suppose not Mar 11 15:49:43 We'd be dealing with leaking bubbies and marked dresses. I know you've said that that is not unfamiliar, that you did not find it off-putting before, but that was different Mar 11 15:51:38 How? Mar 11 15:52:21 Because I didn't carry or birth him. It's just magic Mar 11 15:53:36 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 15:53:46 Doesn't matter love Mar 11 15:56:21 But it does to me... I do not want it to be... I don't know. I worry it will take some of the shine off it for you when I am nursing next summer Mar 11 15:58:47 I don't believe so love Mar 11 15:59:28 * Molly nods Mar 11 15:59:43 It would not change anything in the bedroom? Mar 11 16:00:22 I don't believe so, love, no Mar 11 16:01:24 * Molly nods Mar 11 16:01:39 It definitely wouldn't put you off? Mar 11 16:01:52 Again, I don't see that happening Mar 11 16:03:27 * Molly nods Mar 11 16:03:51 But you would prefer him to continue on breastmilk if possible? Mar 11 16:04:02 It would be best for him I think Mar 11 16:04:28 * Molly nods Mar 11 16:05:07 I really do not know what to do. She said if magic can start it, frequent feeding would make the supply increase Mar 11 16:05:36 * Morgan nods Mar 11 16:05:39 Right. Mar 11 16:07:45 * Molly shrugs, smiling Mar 11 16:08:09 I think I am too tired today for this decision Mar 11 16:08:13 * Morgan nods Mar 11 16:08:16 Aye, I think so Mar 11 16:08:38 Shall we nap together? Mar 11 16:09:17 * Morgan nods Mar 11 16:09:21 Yes, that'd be nice Mar 11 16:11:47 Here? Mar 11 16:12:31 May as well Mar 11 16:13:56 * Molly nods, getting a blanket. She shakes it out and kicks off her shoes Mar 11 16:14:16 This window seat has been wonderful, hasn't it? Mar 11 16:14:48 * Morgan nods Mar 11 16:14:54 Yes, it has actually Mar 11 16:16:25 * Molly curls up to him, tugging the blanket over them Mar 11 16:16:46 I don't think I've ever slept so much in the day as since Edward started quiet hour! Mar 11 16:19:21 * Morgan nods Mar 11 16:19:36 He has some very good ideas Mar 11 16:19:49 * Molly nods Mar 11 16:19:55 Yes he does Mar 11 16:20:40 * Morgan stretches out on the couch Mar 11 16:21:34 Sweet dreams, my love Mar 11 16:22:23 And you blossom Mar 11 16:30:21 ACTION is asleep before him, but not by much. He starts to dream, it's hazy, but he is unattached, experienced, and riding in a moving carriage at night. There's heavy rain outside, all moonlight obscured. His journey was to be long, and when the rain had started he'd flagged down the non-descript coach and asked passage. The older man and woman Mar 11 16:30:21 sat opposite were unfamiliar with the redhead he'd sat beside, squeezed in with luggage too. She'd seemed quite shy, but he'd thought she was gorgeous. He'd drifted off just after sunset to the smell of her perfume after the other three occupants had, two blankets shared between the four of them. It isn't the movement of the carriage where his head Mar 11 16:30:21 rests beside the window snoozing that wakes him, but the gentle movement of her right arm against his left, a small, rhythmical movement, not as if trying to wake him. He's experienced enough that even in his half asleep state he knows what the quiet sigh and heavier breathing beside him means. Mar 11 16:32:14 * Morgan opens his eyes, looking at the people opposite Mar 11 16:33:53 *his eyes are adjusted to the dark, so he can make out that they are asleep. He can feel the blanket in his lap move a little as her hand beneath it inadvertently moves it* Mar 11 16:35:00 * Morgan looks in her direction discreetly Mar 11 16:35:50 *she has her eyes closed, biting her lip. He can see the fall and rise of her chest, and feel her thigh against his* Mar 11 16:36:27 * Morgan watches her Mar 11 16:38:36 *she smiles to herself, brows coming down a little over lashes that still meet. She doesn't seem particularly close to peaking, nor does her breathing imply it* Mar 11 16:39:07 * Morgan carries on watching her Mar 11 16:40:18 *Her hand gently comes out from under the blanket and to her lips* Mar 11 16:42:19 * Morgan gasps quietly in surprise Mar 11 16:42:48 * Molly whispers "oh, I didn't mean to wake you..." Mar 11 16:44:10 Its fine, I'm not complaining Mar 11 16:44:44 * Molly nods. He hears as well as sees, barely, her suck her fingers Mar 11 16:46:17 * Morgan watches her, smiling Mar 11 16:47:09 * Molly watches him, smiling too "I'll endeavour to disturb you no more than necessary..." Mar 11 16:48:34 * Morgan shifts, giving her a little more space to move Mar 11 16:48:41 Disturb me as much as you wish Mar 11 16:49:05 * Molly smiles, her hand back beneath their blanket Mar 11 16:49:37 You offer such without knowing how much I might wish to disturb you... Mar 11 16:51:09 Oh? Mar 11 16:51:52 *her movement resumes with a little shiver and exhale* Mar 11 16:53:22 * Morgan smiles, watching her Mar 11 16:54:53 * Molly doesn't close her eyes, instead watching him with her head back on the top of the leather seat. Her lips part, brows down Mar 11 16:55:23 Perhaps I would wish to disturb you by asking for your hand on my thigh... Mar 11 16:55:56 * Morgan puts his hand on her thigh Mar 11 16:55:58 Like that? Mar 11 16:57:45 *her skirt is pushed up so high that he meets hot skin above her stocking top* yes... do you? Mar 11 16:58:46 Hard not to Mar 11 16:59:05 *he can hear the gentle snoring of the people opposite* Mar 11 17:00:03 *her thigh fidgets a little beneath his hand. She watches him, breathing harder again* Mar 11 17:02:19 * Morgan squeezes her thigh slightly Mar 11 17:03:04 *she nods, smiling* yes... nice... Mar 11 17:03:14 * Morgan nods, watching her Mar 11 17:04:21 *she once more brings her hand up to her mouth Mar 11 17:04:32 I uhh... may I? Mar 11 17:07:08 *her eyes widen a little before she gently brings her slick fingers to his lower lip* Mar 11 17:07:38 * Morgan takes them into his mouth, sucking on them Mar 11 17:08:22 * Molly watches him raptly in the darkness, her thigh quivering under his hand Mar 11 17:08:48 * Morgan releases them Mar 11 17:09:57 *she then puts them in her own mouth, a mix of her arousal and his saliva. She makes a very quiet whimper of lust* Mar 11 17:11:13 * Morgan watches her mouth, squeezing her thigh Mar 11 17:13:04 *she puts her hand between her legs before moving her wet fingers over his, caressing slickly along his digits* kiss me... Mar 11 17:13:47 * Morgan nods, moving and pressing his lips to hers firmly Mar 11 17:14:47 * Molly licks his lower lip, gently moving his hand up and inwards on her thigh Mar 11 17:15:29 * Morgan follows her lead Mar 11 17:16:50 *she tastes of herself intimately when his tongue meets her, as surely he does to her. The moan is very quiet, but he definitely hears it* Mar 11 17:17:22 * Morgan moans quietly into her mouth, his tongue exploring over hers Mar 11 17:19:59 * Molly moves his hand up, her core hot against his fingers. She strokes the back of his hand, breaking away enough to whisper "pleasure me... please..." Mar 11 17:20:44 * Morgan nods, moving his fingers over her Mar 11 17:22:36 *the part of her that he is well versed in stimulating to give pleasure is so prominent and swollen, and she sighs softly when he hits it* there... right there... *she takes her hand away* Mar 11 17:23:04 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 11 17:23:07 I know... Mar 11 17:23:18 * Morgan presses his fingers against her, rubbing slowly Mar 11 17:24:02 * Molly moans quietly. One of the people opposite stirs a little but then resumes snoring Mar 11 17:25:04 * Morgan glances at them before resuming his movements Mar 11 17:25:13 I want to touch you. May I? Mar 11 17:25:35 * Morgan nods Mar 11 17:27:14 * Molly undoes his placket under the blanket with her hand that had so recently been pleasuring herself and then in his mouth Mar 11 17:28:05 * Morgan shifts to make it easier Mar 11 17:29:00 * Molly gasps with surprise then moans as she wraps her hand around him Mar 11 17:29:03 Wow... Mar 11 17:29:54 Wow? Mar 11 17:30:43 Your cock... it's so big... *her breathing comes faster and harder* Mar 11 17:31:34 * Morgan smiles Mar 11 17:31:36 Thank you Mar 11 17:32:29 * Molly starts stroking him Mar 11 17:32:37 Thank me when we're spent. Mar 11 17:32:51 * Morgan laughs quietly, rubbing harder Mar 11 17:33:32 * Molly matches the pace of his hand with the pace of hers, kissing him passionately again Mar 11 17:34:37 * Morgan kisses her hard, increasing his pressure on her Mar 11 17:36:00 * Molly bucks against his hand, tightening her grip on him too "soon..." Mar 11 17:37:04 * Morgan nods, rubbing harder Mar 11 17:39:12 * Molly brings her face to his neck as she suddenly tenses, her straining body pressed closer to his Mar 11 17:40:42 Thats it, good girl Mar 11 17:41:38 * Molly moans quietly in his ear "You are... so good!" She climaxes again Mar 11 17:41:57 * Morgan murmurs quietly Mar 11 17:42:01 Thats it, take what you need Mar 11 17:43:13 * Molly nods, pushing against his fingers, still stroking him firmly "if we were alone, I'd have you inside me..." Mar 11 17:44:07 * Morgan nods Mar 11 17:44:17 Not an option with this pair here I'm afraid Mar 11 17:45:15 It's raining and... *she peaks once more with another moan* ... the only place to fuck me *she moans* would be out in it... Mar 11 17:45:38 * Morgan nods Mar 11 17:45:41 That is true Mar 11 17:46:06 Do you... oh fuck that's good... want that? Mar 11 17:46:55 * Morgan nods Mar 11 17:46:58 I want you Mar 11 17:47:46 * Molly raps on the roof of the carriage, and he can hear the coachmen complaining even as one opens the door Mar 11 17:49:29 I'm... I'm going to be sick, and... he's going to hold my hair back *she waits for the coachman to move out of the way before making herself decent and escaping out into the dark night, rain thudding down* Mar 11 17:50:05 * Morgan follows her out Mar 11 17:51:21 *he hears the old man in the coach say "poor girl" before she grabs Morgan's hand and pulls him with a giggle in to the trees. The rain is torrential, soaking them immediately despite the coverage of the branches and leaves* Mar 11 17:52:21 * Morgan follows her into the trees Mar 11 17:53:20 * Molly pushes him back against a tree before kissing him passionately Mar 11 17:54:49 * Morgan lifts her up, turning around and pressing her against the tree Mar 11 17:55:54 * Molly smiles, yanking up her skirts before sinking two fingers into her core and bringing them out Mar 11 17:59:10 * Morgan immediately sucks on them before kissing her, undoing his placket Mar 11 17:59:51 * Molly moans properly here in the night where the deluge screens the sound from the carriage Mar 11 18:00:04 Do you like the taste of me? Mar 11 18:00:46 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:00:47 I do Mar 11 18:01:27 * Molly looks at him and smiles "me too..." Mar 11 18:02:12 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:02:16 Are you... are you ready? Mar 11 18:02:26 Yes, more than! Mar 11 18:03:04 * Morgan presses her against the tree, pressing himself against her before sinking into her Mar 11 18:03:51 Fuuuuuck! You are huge, Mar 11 18:04:54 You wish me to stop? Mar 11 18:05:33 God no! Mar 11 18:05:57 * Morgan nods, pressing inexorably on Mar 11 18:08:02 * Molly kisses him roughly, licking the taste of her from his tongue. She's soon approaching orgasm around him, legs wrapped around his hips Mar 11 18:09:36 * Morgan is quickly thrusting firmly into her Mar 11 18:10:04 * Molly strokes his arm "it's... nearly... time..." Mar 11 18:10:18 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:10:20 Me to Mar 11 18:10:24 too* Mar 11 18:10:47 Good... take what -you- need... Mar 11 18:11:45 * Morgan starts to fuck her harder Mar 11 18:12:38 * Molly wakes him with a stroke of his arm "quiet hour is nearly over, and..." she presses her thigh against his hardness. Mar 11 18:15:06 Ah fuck Mar 11 18:19:19 It's alright, my love Mar 11 18:20:13 * Morgan sighs Mar 11 18:20:15 And it was so close Mar 11 18:20:57 Do you need to go and deal with it? Mar 11 18:22:11 No, I suppose not... unless... you wish to? Mar 11 18:23:03 I'm still... my course... sorry *she looks sad and frustrated by it* Mar 11 18:23:53 Yes but... your hands, or mouth? If you do not wish to, my love, its absolutely fine Mar 11 18:24:43 I do want to *she rubs him through his trousers, watching him with a smile* Mar 11 18:24:54 You're sure? Mar 11 18:25:36 * Molly nods "I wish I'd could have you in me instead, but this will be good too" Mar 11 18:26:25 * Morgan nods Mar 11 18:26:28 Me too love Mar 11 18:27:46 * Molly undoes his placket, her hand encasing him. He sees the admiration and appreciation in her eyes Mar 11 18:28:13 You were dreaming something spectacular? Mar 11 18:28:59 We were strangers in a coach who ended up having sex against a tree in the rain... Mar 11 18:30:08 Oh that does sound arousing... You're already... *she rubs her thumb over his tip, gathering his precum onto it* Mar 11 18:30:50 * Morgan nods, moaning quietly Mar 11 18:30:55 I don't think it'll take long Mar 11 18:32:04 * Molly holds him gently in her other hand whilst she sucks her thumb, brows coming in and down Mar 11 18:32:32 * Morgan watches her, licking his lip Mar 11 18:32:37 You, uhh.. you like that? Mar 11 18:34:04 * Molly nods, her right hand going back to his manhood Mar 11 18:34:22 Yes... I love the taste of you Mar 11 18:39:15 * Morgan moans Mar 11 18:39:21 We'd probably best be quick Mar 11 18:41:47 *she quickly does it again, moaning softly, and then strokes him firmly as she talks* this, before... it's actually different to the taste of your release too... both are good, but this shows me how aroused you are and how strong your need is... and that arouses me greatly Mar 11 18:42:50 * Morgan moans quietly Mar 11 18:49:25 * Molly cups his balls gently with her other hand, watching his expression "Your need is urgent now?" Mar 11 18:50:11 * Morgan nods, his brows coming together Mar 11 18:52:54 * Molly watches him raptly "god I love to see you like this... when I make myself come to orgasm, I see your expression of intense pleasure in my mind, as if we are coming together" she works him hard and fast Mar 11 18:53:58 * Morgan moans, suddenly swelling in her hands Mar 11 18:56:03 * Molly watches him with her brows also furrowed, biting her lip as she had been in the dark carriage driving herself towards orgasm beneath their shared blanket "that's it, my love" Mar 11 18:56:43 * Morgan whispers 'fuck' as he looses himself onto her hands Mar 11 18:59:08 * Molly moans quietly at this, at the force and heat of it and his pulsing in her grasp "oh god, that feels good" Mar 11 19:00:30 Oh yeah.... It does Mar 11 19:01:08 Good... I love taking you in hand like this... Mar 11 19:01:32 * Morgan slows, relaxing against the couch, breathing heavily Mar 11 19:01:35 Oh... ww. Mar 11 19:02:00 * Molly slows her movements, tenderly easing him down Mar 11 19:02:10 Does that feel better, my love? Mar 11 19:05:47 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 11 19:09:34 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 11 19:10:05 * Morgan nods Mar 11 19:10:06 So much Mar 11 19:10:23 * MollyK smiles Mar 11 19:11:00 I'm glad Mar 11 19:11:27 *he can faintly here footsteps in the hall heading their way* Mar 11 19:11:40 shit. Incoming Mar 11 19:12:41 Ummmm... I umm... *she pushes back the blanket, cum on her bodice and hands* Mar 11 19:13:13 * Morgan pulls off his shirt, handing it to her Mar 11 19:13:19 Quick, into our room Mar 11 19:14:21 * MollyK wipes her hands, going with a giggle and shutting the door just as the door handle starts to turn Mar 11 19:14:52 * Morgan does his placket up, sitting up and looking toward the door Mar 11 19:15:23 *HH strolls in, Inga right behind him* Mar 11 19:15:30 * MollyK is now known as HH Mar 11 19:15:36 Hey man Mar 11 19:15:51 hey Mar 11 19:16:21 * HH looks at him $bad timing?$ Mar 11 19:16:45 $could be worse$ Mar 11 19:17:25 $about half a minute ago?$ *he smirks* Mar 11 19:17:37 Y' not got coffee ready? Mar 11 19:17:59 $something like$ Mar 11 19:18:05 Thought you were bringing it man Mar 11 19:18:18 We'll fetch it Mar 11 19:19:08 Appreciate that. Might even put my shirt on Mar 11 19:20:18 * HH nods, ushering Inga out. He hears her say in the hall "it's really good he's getting more easy with being shirtless" Mar 11 19:21:00 * Morgan chuckles, going Inyo yje bedroom Mar 11 19:21:14 * HH is now known as Molly Mar 11 19:21:49 * Molly is behind the privacy screen, and Amir is still asleep in the crib Mar 11 19:22:33 * Morgan fetches a shirt from their luggage Mar 11 19:22:37 [that was awkward] Mar 11 19:22:52 [indeed it was!] Mar 11 19:23:31 [HeinzHarold twigged but Inga hasn't yet] Mar 11 19:24:19 *the folded dress gets tossed out from behind the screen* Mar 11 19:25:30 [she will. Would you mind if I umm...? I'm going to find it difficult to carry this level of arousal until tomorrow] Mar 11 19:26:21 [oh... ok love, I'll keep them distracted] Mar 11 19:26:41 [I'll need a minute at most] Mar 11 19:27:06 [alright blossom] Mar 11 19:27:20 * Morgan takes his shirt back through to the study Mar 11 19:28:14 *he's in there about forty seconds before she says [alright, I'll be out as soon as I'm dressed] Mar 11 19:34:01 [that was quick] Mar 11 19:34:33 [you were very arousing. And it's normally quicker during my course] Mar 11 19:35:10 [I suppose so] Mar 11 19:35:25 [it bothers you?] Mar 11 19:35:50 [no, not at all my love] Mar 11 19:38:07 * Morgan sits back on the couch, his shirt in his hands Mar 11 19:38:17 [good] Mar 11 19:38:36 *HH and Inga arrive a couple of minutes later* Mar 11 19:40:29 hey Mar 11 19:57:20 *HH pours the coffee* Mar 11 19:57:46 I: Are you hot, Morgan? Mar 11 19:58:05 HH: $he was!$ Mar 11 19:59:18 Just... thinking, love, thats all Mar 11 19:59:24 * Morgan pulls his shirt on Mar 11 20:00:13 *Amir starts crying* Mar 11 20:00:38 [Are you alright getting him love, or do you need me to?] Mar 11 20:00:56 [I'll manage, liebling] Mar 11 20:01:03 * Molly is now known as HH Mar 11 20:01:12 * HH gives Morgan coffee Mar 11 20:02:18 Been 'aving a chat with th' crew. We reck'n the storms coming 'bout nine. Gonna have some heavy rain Mar 11 20:02:38 * Morgan nods, sipping the coffee Mar 11 20:02:51 Yeah, the clouds were looking heavy earlier Mar 11 20:03:31 * HH nods Mar 11 20:04:00 Thinkin' mebbie I'll stay up there an' help out tonight Mar 11 20:04:22 * Morgan looks up at him Mar 11 20:04:25 Why? Mar 11 20:06:21 B'cause I'm useful, an' me an you don't hafta shout over the winds t' communicate Mar 11 20:07:23 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:07:43 Thanks man... reckon that gorgeous woman you married would be available to help Molly with the boys? Mar 11 20:08:56 * HH grins, glancing at Inga who is blushing Mar 11 20:09:42 Now you've given her ego a good strokin', I'm sure she'd give y' a hand Mar 11 20:10:44 *Inga giggles at this * Mar 11 20:12:06 Not quite how I'd put it, but... good. I'm sure Molly will be fine but we're still adjusting... Mar 11 20:12:51 I: of course I'll help. If it's a bad storm they will be unsettled Mar 11 20:13:38 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:14:00 Given the way it smelled earlier, I won't be surprised if its a rough one Mar 11 20:14:41 $that's what she said$ Mar 11 20:14:55 * Morgan blushes Mar 11 20:15:27 Xsarlac says there's often big ones round 'ere Mar 11 20:15:52 fantastic... we can't stop her and there's bad weather... Mar 11 20:16:25 Yeah. Gon' need our wits about us Mar 11 20:16:54 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:17:07 *Molly makes a quiet yelp* Mar 11 20:17:26 [are you alright love?] Mar 11 20:18:13 [your son decided my nipple was of interest despite my chemise and got his mouth on it!] Mar 11 20:18:45 [ah. I guess he's hungry] Mar 11 20:18:59 * Morgan chuckles quietly Mar 11 20:19:31 [yes, I think so...] Mar 11 20:19:58 Y' laughing b'cause you think I have no wits Mar 11 20:20:17 I'm laughing because I know what caused that yelp Mar 11 20:21:30 Wha's tha'? Mar 11 20:22:39 A certain young man saw a bubbie and decided it was time to eat.. Mar 11 20:23:05 Takes after his uncle then Mar 11 20:23:26 *Inga giggles* Mar 11 20:27:24 I: it's true, sometimes I'm just trying to get dressed and he's all over me! *she sounds pleased with it rather than complaining* Mar 11 20:28:17 * Morgan smiles Mar 11 20:28:38 One day... I'm going to be relaxed and comfortable enough to be like that Mar 11 20:29:08 Rather y' don't. My apples! Mar 11 20:29:50 Not with Inga, you plank Mar 11 20:30:17 I: Why don't you do it now? Mar 11 20:30:53 I'm always too preoccupied, or reserved... Mar 11 20:34:05 I: I'd hate that. Sometimes he gets in my way, but I know he loves and fancies me Mar 11 20:34:32 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:34:39 I'm working on it... always working on it Mar 11 20:36:08 I: have you always been like it with women? Mar 11 20:36:40 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 11 20:36:57 Women... I've always been reserved to an extent, just not... this much Mar 11 20:38:42 I: it's a shame Mar 11 20:40:27 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:40:44 I know. She'd be happier if I were more expressive Mar 11 20:45:52 I: does she know you're trying? Mar 11 20:46:31 I think so Mar 11 20:47:37 I: that's good. Should I see if Betuana has any milk? Mar 11 20:48:25 No... we'll use goats milk... I don't want to make her any sadder today Mar 11 20:49:22 I: do you think Molly will nurse him? Mar 11 20:49:42 Not if he makes 'er yelp like tha'! Mar 11 20:49:57 I don't know... we're talking about it Mar 11 20:51:10 I: I would do it for you, if it wasn't for wanting a babe Mar 11 20:51:45 * Morgan nods Mar 11 20:51:54 I know love. Thank you. We'll figure something out Mar 11 20:52:25 I: he might be alright just on goats milk Mar 11 20:53:58 Realistically he should be... but we are thinking about what to do Mar 11 20:55:14 I: I'll get the milk Mar 11 20:56:13 Thank you love Mar 11 20:57:21 * HH is left with his friend Mar 11 20:58:12 * Morgan sips his coffee Mar 11 20:58:31 She is such a sweetheart Mar 11 20:59:42 She was more 'appy to see you shirtless than I be pleased about 'er being with any other man! *he grins* Mar 11 21:00:35 Why? Mar 11 21:01:48 Says yer gettin' more comfortable Mar 11 21:03:14 * Morgan shrugs Mar 11 21:03:19 Not... necessarily... Mar 11 21:04:09 Yeah, didn't tell her you'd been busy doing the marital waltz Mar 11 21:07:30 * Morgan nods, rubbing his neck Mar 11 21:07:39 aye Mar 11 21:07:50 * HH chuckles Mar 11 21:08:29 Pretty sure one day I'll walk right in in th' middle. Y' need a stocking on the door handle Mar 11 21:09:59 If we think we're going to do anything, we lock the door... Mar 11 21:10:26 Just comes upon y', does it? Mar 11 21:11:34 Had an entertaining dream Mar 11 21:12:21 Entertainin' enough tha' we need to wait for Inga t' hear it? Mar 11 21:13:15 Uhhh... maybe? Mar 11 21:13:46 * HH chuckles Mar 11 21:13:53 She enjoyed th' last one Mar 11 21:15:39 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:15:44 Felt vulnerable as fuck man Mar 11 21:16:27 Y' don' need to, man, we're friends an' we love you Mar 11 21:17:29 I know... but its new for me... a massive change... Mar 11 21:17:55 * HH nods Mar 11 21:18:49 *Molly comes out with Amir* Mar 11 21:19:42 * HH grins at Molly "can't blame th' young man f' givin' them a try" Mar 11 21:20:42 *Molly looks at Morgan* Is he -flirting- with me? Mar 11 21:20:51 I think so... Mar 11 21:21:12 M: How was he so successful with women?! Mar 11 21:21:30 The handsome idiot goes over well with young women Mar 11 21:23:35 * HH laughs at this. Then he goes to Molly, letting his hair fall in his face. He looks down at her "I'm norm'ly quite witty with th' fair sex, but you're just so pretty my addles are witted..." Mar 11 21:24:24 * Morgan rolls his eyes, sipping his coffee Mar 11 21:24:32 See what I mean? Mar 11 21:24:47 *Molly blushes, smiling. Then she pushes him gently* Go on with you, Heinzharold, you great lummox Mar 11 21:25:36 * HH grins "Lummox, am I?! Hey man, y' might wanna bring yer wench under control!" Mar 11 21:27:06 I'm not admonishing her for being right, man... Mar 11 21:27:20 Molly smiles, playing along: Wench?! I'll have you know I'm a Lady in Capperlucia, and there no man can tell me what to do! Mar 11 21:28:25 * HH looks at Morgan "y' gonna stand for that?" Mar 11 21:29:27 Ummmm... yep Mar 11 21:29:35 * Morgan sips his coffee Mar 11 21:30:53 I'm gon' hafta remind mine that she might be the boss in th' streets but I'm the boss in the sheets Mar 11 21:32:02 Providing she lets you Mar 11 21:32:44 I'll just tell her *the door quietly opens* Hey, Inga, know yer place, wench! Mar 11 21:33:28 * Morgan smirks, sipping his coffee Mar 11 21:33:32 And she says... Mar 11 21:34:22 HH: She says "yes, husband, I will worship you on my knees!" Mar 11 21:35:08 [he's going to be too dead to help with the storm?] Mar 11 21:37:23 [yep] Mar 11 21:37:30 Yes but... what does she really say? Mar 11 21:37:57 I: she says "my place is in the bed whilst you sleep on the floor." Mar 11 21:38:11 $oh man!$ Mar 11 21:38:40 *Molly giggles, setting Amir off* Mar 11 21:38:59 * Morgan sniggers Mar 11 21:40:13 * HH goes to her, putting the milk on the table before letting his hair fall in his face "So whatcher sayin' is y' wanna be above me?" Mar 11 21:40:47 *Molly glances at Morgan* Mar 11 21:41:51 Or that you're going to be sleeping in your own berth... Mar 11 21:43:07 Nah, she'd miss parts o' me too much Mar 11 21:44:57 Think a fair bit of yourself huh Mar 11 21:45:09 * HH grins Mar 11 21:45:12 Yep Mar 11 21:45:54 Hey Inga, Morgan's gotta new dream to tell us Mar 11 21:46:16 $saving my ass, man$ Mar 11 21:46:40 I: *she looks at Morgan excitedly* really ?! Mar 11 21:46:56 I, uhh, suppose so Mar 11 21:47:18 I: Do you want to do it now, or after dinner? Mar 11 21:47:37 * HH chuckles "When she asks me that I always say both" Mar 11 21:47:50 * Morgan laughs Mar 11 21:48:09 After dinner... be a shame to get halfway through then get interrupted by Varick awakening Mar 11 21:48:57 Or someone turnin' up at the door Mar 11 21:50:07 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:50:22 Aye that was inconvenient last night... Mar 11 21:50:55 I didn' turn up last night Mar 11 21:51:05 *Molly giggles* Mar 11 21:51:21 I know Mar 11 21:52:15 *Varick turns up before he's pressed to explaining. Amir starts grumbling* Mar 11 21:52:28 M: who is to feed him, my love? Mar 11 21:53:32 Varick... would you like to try feeding your brother? Mar 11 21:55:16 *Varick looks excited by this* Mar 11 21:55:40 M: my love, do you want me to take care of this so you can train? Mar 11 21:56:29 * Morgan nods Mar 11 21:56:31 Alright my love Mar 11 21:58:04 *Molly kisses his cheek, whispering* thank you for being inspiring... Mar 11 21:58:59 * Morgan blushes before nodding, and beckoning HeinzHarold to come with him before leaving and heading for the ballroom Mar 11 21:59:37 * HH goes with him Mar 11 21:59:53 Makin' a quick escape? Mar 11 22:01:33 No... but I'm not training enough Mar 11 22:02:13 Yeah,me either Mar 11 22:02:46 We're all so busy Mar 11 22:05:57 I could do more, but I dunno, man... I just enjoy time with m' wife too much Mar 11 22:06:34 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:06:45 I wan't to get her chair done... Mar 11 22:07:21 Molly's? Mar 11 22:07:47 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:10:26 Better get this done then Mar 11 22:11:06 * Morgan nods, drawing his sword and swinging it a few times Mar 11 22:13:19 * HH does likewise. The training is intense, pushing hard. HH breathes hard when they're done Mar 11 22:13:57 Bloody 'ell, man. Need t' be doin' something for stamina more than racing m' wife to th' finish line Mar 11 22:14:54 Can be arranged. Mar 11 22:16:32 I'm hoping the people in Capperlucia are better with a sword than Xsarlac... Mar 11 22:16:43 * HH nods Mar 11 22:16:50 Me too Mar 11 22:18:26 He's a good man in a fight but... there's no challenge there Mar 11 22:19:17 He's not Eisen, man Mar 11 22:19:54 Shouldn't hold that against him Mar 11 22:21:03 * HH shrugs Mar 11 22:21:17 Shouldn't, but we're gonna Mar 11 22:21:32 * Morgan laughs, sheathing his sword Mar 11 22:22:04 E'en you couldn' manage t' find a woman t' marry without some Eisen in her Mar 11 22:22:40 She had some Eisen in her on our wedding night... Mar 11 22:22:47 * Morgan looks surprised Mar 11 22:24:26 * HH laughs heartily, clapping him on the shoulder Mar 11 22:24:35 Best place for it! Mar 11 22:26:00 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 11 22:26:17 I'm gonn' get some work done on her chair for a bit... Mar 11 22:26:40 * HH nods Mar 11 22:27:01 I'm gon' go for a nap. Didn' get much rest in quiet hour Mar 11 22:27:24 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:27:30 Alright man. I'll see you in a while Mar 11 22:28:31 Try not t' do yerself an' injury that'd leave yer wife bereft Mar 11 22:30:09 * Morgan gives him a mocking salute before heading down to the hold, setting to work hard Mar 11 22:33:59 *as it often is with such work, time speeds away. He's not interrupted until Molly says "my love, shall I feed Amir? It's not long until their bedtime] Mar 11 22:36:11 [yes, ok love. I'll be back momentarily] Mar 11 22:36:44 [take as long as you need, my love...] Mar 11 22:37:29 * Morgan finishes up before heading back to his cabin, once more covered in sawdust Mar 11 22:41:44 *Varick is sat reading to Molly and Amir in Thean. Molly has her cheek leant on Varick's crown whilst cradling the baby. He is again twidling her neckline, and she holds him as close to nursing as can be done with a cup rather than on the breast. It's peaceful here, but there's a light smattering of drizzle on the rear window* Mar 11 22:43:51 * Morgan smiles, brushing himself off Mar 11 22:43:54 hey Mar 11 22:44:44 *All three of his family look very pleased to see him* Mar 11 22:44:52 * HH is now known as Molly Mar 11 22:45:47 [there's something about seeing the consequences of your labouring... it makes me wish to strip you and see where the sawdust stops...] Mar 11 22:46:25 * Morgan blushes, moving to them to kiss each of their heads in turn Mar 11 22:47:17 V: Mama can understand more of Thean now, so I can read this to her Mar 11 22:48:08 Thats excellent, Varick Mar 11 22:48:24 [somewhere around my waist] Mar 11 22:49:14 [are you sure? I'd need to verify that lower, I think...] Mar 11 22:49:31 Do you wish to feed Amir? Mar 11 22:50:22 Please Mar 11 22:51:34 * Molly gently hands the baby over, and Amir gives him a big smile Mar 11 22:52:46 Hello little lamb... did you have some time with your brother earlier? Mar 11 22:52:58 * Molly gives him the milk next, before resting against him and patting her lap for Varick to sit on it, which he does Mar 11 22:53:12 * Morgan starts feeding the boy Mar 11 22:53:32 V: I gave him lots of milk, then he burped. Inga said it was louder than Heinzharold's! Mar 11 22:53:54 * Molly gently rubs Amir's feet Mar 11 22:54:09 That must have been loud then Mar 11 22:54:19 V: It was! Mar 11 22:55:14 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:55:52 Looks like that rain is coming in soon Mar 11 22:56:00 * Molly nods Mar 11 22:56:08 It'll be a wet night Mar 11 22:56:48 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:57:07 Aye. Hopefully the boys won't be disturbed too much by it Mar 11 22:57:29 They'll come into bed with me if it is Mar 11 22:57:47 * Morgan nods Mar 11 22:58:06 HeinzHarolds coming with me to work, Inga's said she'll help you Mar 11 22:58:56 * Molly nods Mar 11 22:59:21 That's kind of her Mar 11 23:00:07 * Morgan nods Mar 11 23:02:35 * Molly smiles, relaxing as Varick reads on. Amir watches Morgan again like Jana had. Their colouring so different, but the loving look the same Mar 11 23:03:05 We've got you little lamb Mar 11 23:04:58 [is something amiss?] Mar 11 23:05:10 [No... not at all] Mar 11 23:07:57 [good] Mar 11 23:09:25 *peaceful minutes pass, just the four of them, the room full of love and their patchwork family, Varick's reading good and clear, Amir starting to look sleepy* Mar 11 23:09:57 [I don't know how many perfect moments a life can have, but my god this feels like one of them!] Mar 11 23:09:58 * Morgan finishes feeding him, sitting him up to burp him Mar 11 23:10:49 [Aye, it does] Mar 11 23:11:21 * Molly smiles up at him Mar 11 23:11:38 [I'd have had none of this if it were not for you] Mar 11 23:12:09 [that goes both ways blossom] Mar 11 23:12:29 [I love you, so much] Mar 11 23:12:54 [and I you my love] Mar 11 23:14:29 * Molly shifts to kiss him sweetly but not improperly, interrupted by the baby burping very loudly Mar 11 23:15:25 * Morgan chuckles, laying the baby back again, running his fingers gently across the boys forehead Mar 11 23:19:14 *Amir closes his eyes. Varick says he's bored of reading, and so Molly sings. She sings what she had been in the barn in his dream, the song about the shy young man hoping to steal a kiss with his sweetheart but her getting distracted by the birdsongs. It occurs to Morgan a fraction too late that she is going to be whistling, a superstition that Mar 11 23:19:15 says it'll bring high winds if done on a ship Mar 11 23:20:22 [stop stop stop] Mar 11 23:20:36 * Molly does so Mar 11 23:20:50 What's wrong? Mar 11 23:21:16 Whistling on a ship... it brings high winds... only person who's allowed to whistle onboard is the cook Mar 11 23:21:44 * Molly sighs "oh no! I'm sorry" Mar 11 23:24:08 * Morgan nods Mar 11 23:24:21 Its alright... might be worth having Inga in with you... better safe... Mar 11 23:25:13 * Molly nods, chewing her lip Mar 11 23:25:19 Yes, my love Mar 11 23:26:16 Hopefully it'll blow in the right direction at least Mar 11 23:26:51 I hope so Mar 11 23:27:22 * Morgan nods Mar 11 23:28:26 V: Papa, can I go to bed now. Mar 11 23:30:16 Yes lad, you can Mar 11 23:30:40 Shall I take Amir? Mar 11 23:31:48 * Morgan nods Mar 11 23:31:57 Aye... he's almost asleep too Mar 11 23:34:07 * Molly takes the baby whilst Varick goes on through, gently stroking his cheek Mar 11 23:34:26 * Morgan gets up, following Varick Mar 11 23:37:44 *Varick is already getting himself undressed* when will Amir be old enough to have his crib in my room? Mar 11 23:37:58 I don't know really... Mar 11 23:38:24 I wouldn't wake him up or try to get him out Mar 11 23:39:28 He might wake you though Mar 11 23:41:05 * Molly is now known as Varick Mar 11 23:41:31 He's my -brother-, Papa. That's more important than anything Mar 11 23:42:02 I know.... But I am your -father- and its important that I make sure you get enough sleep so you an grow and learn Mar 11 23:42:22 Does he wake you up? Mar 11 23:42:40 Not so far... but young children do. Mar 11 23:45:10 * Varick gets in Mar 11 23:45:32 Okay Papa. Be careful. Mar 11 23:47:37 Careful? Mar 11 23:48:41 With the storm Mar 11 23:48:46 * Morgan nods Mar 11 23:48:50 I will, I promise Mar 11 23:50:55 I love you, Papa Mar 11 23:51:01 I love you too Varick Mar 11 23:52:28 * Varick closes his eyes, rapidly asleep Mar 11 23:53:22 * Morgan smiles to himself, heading quietly back into the study, looking for his heavy coat Mar 11 23:55:14 *he finds it where he left it hung up. In the bedroom he can hear her sing Kosk Yn Ta Mar 11 23:55:51 * Morgan spreads it out on his desk, applying wax to the seams as he waits for Molly Mar 11 23:57:07 * Varick is now known as Molly Mar 11 23:57:29 * Molly comes back in after putting down the baby, smiling Mar 11 23:57:58 Two tired out boys all abed Mar 11 23:58:34 * Morgan nods Mar 11 23:58:56 They're such good boys Mar 11 23:59:12 * Molly smiles proudly Mar 11 23:59:16 They are Mar 11 23:59:51 Have you checked the mirrors at all?