**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Mar 25 00:00:24 2023 Mar 25 00:00:24 Ok... tell me what reassurance you need and you shall have it Mar 25 00:00:39 * Molly blushes Mar 25 00:02:04 That it wasn't awful for you, that it wasn't disappointing, or has destroyed something you said you previously liked... Mar 25 00:02:18 No love, it was very enjoyable Mar 25 00:03:25 It wasn't too much? Mar 25 00:03:45 * Molly looks genuinely concerned Mar 25 00:04:17 No my darling, not at all Mar 25 00:06:36 Okay...alright... I worried I got too carried away... Mar 25 00:06:49 No love, you didn't Mar 25 00:07:31 It was completely new, I didn't know what to expect Mar 25 00:07:48 * MorganK nods Mar 25 00:07:56 I know. You enjoyed it? Mar 25 00:08:24 * Molly nods, blushing Mar 25 00:08:40 Umm yes, rather a lot Mar 25 00:08:46 * MorganK nods Mar 25 00:09:04 Good. Mar 25 00:10:22 It's just... it's unusual, and I wasn't expecting to like it that much... I'm feeling unsure of myself in the wake of it Mar 25 00:11:03 You really don't need to my love Mar 25 00:12:00 I suppose not... it was just very.... intimate, I suppose Mar 25 00:12:09 * MorganK nods Mar 25 00:12:24 Yes, it was. Its understandable my love, but you needn't worry Mar 25 00:13:37 You are not thinking less of me for finding it so erotic and pleasurable? Mar 25 00:13:46 Not at all Mar 25 00:14:23 * Molly nods a little, looking more at ease Mar 25 00:14:41 Did you feel that too? Mar 25 00:15:17 It was very enjoyable Mar 25 00:15:23 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 25 00:19:20 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 25 01:36:44 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 25 01:48:21 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Mar 25 02:06:40 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 25 02:13:25 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout) Mar 25 03:06:29 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 25 03:08:26 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 25 11:05:33 * Morgan (~mads@iMac-2.lan) has joined Mar 25 11:21:48 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 25 11:23:30 * MollyK nods slightly "could we sit or lie together?" Mar 25 11:23:47 * Morgan nods Mar 25 11:23:49 Of course Mar 25 11:24:00 Where would be best for you? Mar 25 11:24:38 * Morgan moves to the couch Mar 25 11:25:35 * MollyK comes over, cuddling up small and tucking her head under his chin Mar 25 11:26:05 How do you feel about it in the cold light of day? Mar 25 11:26:26 Fine, love Mar 25 11:27:12 I'm relieved by that. I thought you might feel displeased, or let down Mar 25 11:30:15 I had already told you that was not going to be the case... Mar 25 11:34:23 No, but... that was before. It might have been different. We've not done it before, and it might have tasted bad, or there might have been too much, or I might have done something wrong, or the position might have been uncomfortable *he's dreamt about it a couple of times since the first back in Graben when he first had Jaeger's widow undressed on Mar 25 11:34:23 her parlour floor to explore and pleasure her, whereas she hasn't* Mar 25 11:34:55 You don't need to worry about it anymore love Mar 25 11:35:11 * MollyK nods a little Mar 25 11:35:25 Would you... will you want to do it again? Mar 25 11:35:48 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 25 11:35:59 I'll have no complaints about it Mar 25 11:36:22 That isn't quite the same as wanting to, my love... Mar 25 11:37:46 Its not necessarily something I would set out specifically wanting, if that makes sense... Mar 25 11:38:09 * MollyK nods a little Mar 25 11:38:21 And that is not different than before? Mar 25 11:38:29 No, not at all Mar 25 11:38:57 The reaction -you- have to it, -that- is what I would set out wanting... Mar 25 11:39:17 * MollyK nods a little again "ah, alright, I see" Mar 25 11:39:58 But it is not something I want to avoid Mar 25 11:40:23 * MollyK nods "it's a tool, not an act you crave..." Mar 25 11:42:01 * Morgan tilts his head Mar 25 11:42:18 I suppose so... its the cherry in the cake. Mar 25 11:42:33 Would you elaborate? Mar 25 11:43:23 I like plain sponge cake... if it has cherries in it, I still enjoy the cherries, but its the cake I wanted Mar 25 11:43:47 * MollyK nods Mar 25 11:44:38 You wouldn't set out to have the cherries and the cake is just the delivery method... Mar 25 11:45:00 Generally not, no... Mar 25 11:45:19 Not to say I wouldn't enjoy just cherries... but in that circumstance, the cake is what I was after Mar 25 11:45:36 * MollyK nods a little Mar 25 11:45:48 Okay, I think I am understanding better Mar 25 11:45:58 * Morgan nods Mar 25 11:46:07 good. It is not a rejection in any way my love Mar 25 11:47:25 * MollyK nods "I am just yearning to really understand it, what you like about it, what it does for you... I didn't really know we'd explore it so soon, I expected it not to be until I had had a baby, you see?" Mar 25 11:48:41 * Morgan nods Mar 25 11:48:43 Aye, I know Mar 25 11:48:54 Nor were you? Mar 25 11:49:15 No, I wasn't at all Mar 25 11:49:43 Do you wish, in this regard, that I hadn't used the magic to induce it? Mar 25 11:50:30 No love, it was the best thing for Amir, and its quite clear that it is good for you too Mar 25 11:50:41 * MollyK shakes her head Mar 25 11:51:08 That isn't what I meant. Excluding those things. Not about he and I, but about you and I Mar 25 11:51:45 No, I don't think so Mar 25 11:53:27 * MollyK nods "Alright..." she snuggles closer, weaving her fingers between his "What you like about it is that it is pleasurable to me...?" Mar 25 11:53:57 * Morgan nods Mar 25 11:54:06 Yes, thats right Mar 25 11:54:31 * MollyK nods "it was definitely that" Mar 25 11:55:49 * Morgan nods Mar 25 11:55:51 I could tell Mar 25 11:56:01 Could you? Mar 25 11:57:22 Oh yes... but... the dream rather suggested you would... Mar 25 11:57:35 What dream? Mar 25 11:58:29 You recall I told you about it, where you'd used magic but then he wouldn't feed and I had to help relieve the pressure... Mar 25 11:59:36 Oh, yes, sorry, I was confused... yes, that was very pleasurable, though I felt so uncomfortable about it being so Mar 25 11:59:52 * Morgan nods Mar 25 11:59:54 Yes, you did Mar 25 12:00:39 I had no idea then that it wasn't something you were averse to or would find odd Mar 25 12:00:52 * Morgan nods Mar 25 12:00:54 Aye I know Mar 25 12:01:13 It helped greatly when you told me it was alright for it to feel good Mar 25 12:07:40 * Morgan nods Mar 25 12:08:38 They have a theory about it feeling good in Capperlucia... Mar 25 12:09:01 Oh? Mar 25 12:09:56 It's a gift from their goddess. There's a rewarding feeling for nursing the babies, which helps the babies thrive... Mar 25 12:10:37 I see... Mar 25 12:11:58 But also, it is physically pleasant because it encourages couples to continue to be loving and intimate where the strain of additional work and sleepless nights can make a wedge between them Mar 25 12:13:43 * Morgan nods Mar 25 12:13:53 Of course that'd be felt more by the men in their culture... Mar 25 12:19:07 * MollyK nods "they do more of the work, of course. But they have had a few people over the years from Theah Main, and have picked up on the distance that happens with many new parents in those cultures, and the way nursing is kept so separate from intimacy" Mar 25 12:19:27 * Morgan nods Mar 25 12:21:47 That would make a certain amountt of sense Mar 25 12:22:19 * MollyK nods Mar 25 12:23:28 It was interesting to see it from another perspective, and I found it helpful Mar 25 12:23:58 That is the main thing Mar 25 12:26:12 * MollyK nods Mar 25 12:26:24 I didn't say anything about you, do not worry Mar 25 12:26:34 I wasn't, love Mar 25 12:29:01 * MollyK nods Mar 25 12:29:06 Good... Mar 25 12:32:09 * MollyK gently rubs her cheek to his chest Mar 25 12:32:18 We've come such a very long way Mar 25 12:32:45 Hundreds of miles Mar 25 12:33:33 No, my love... you know what I mean Mar 25 12:33:39 * Morgan grins Mar 25 12:33:41 Yes, I do Mar 25 12:33:59 It's taken much for me to be even this open Mar 25 12:34:24 I'm sorry love, I was only trying to make you laugh Mar 25 12:35:33 Oh, no, I'm not cross, I meant that generally. It's taken time for me to be able to bring such insecurity to you Mar 25 12:36:41 * Morgan nods Mar 25 12:36:52 Aye... I've never been very welcoming... Mar 25 12:37:35 Oh my love, it saddens me that you would think that Mar 25 12:38:45 Its true. I'm not what you would think approachable Mar 25 12:40:23 It isn't that. My worries are what always held me back, not you Mar 25 12:40:53 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 25 12:43:48 I'm getting better, my love Mar 25 12:44:12 You are, blossom... you're healing too Mar 25 12:45:33 * MollyK nods Mar 25 12:45:47 You are healing me, my love Mar 25 12:46:53 I don't.... Think thats correct Mar 25 12:49:40 Don't you? Don't you see that I have blossomed into who I am now because you took me under your wing? Mar 25 12:50:03 No, love... I rather thought it the other way round Mar 25 12:52:43 You've opened that fist yourself, my love Mar 25 13:03:03 I don't believe so Mar 25 13:11:55 * MollyK gently squeezes his hand Mar 25 13:12:13 Is there anything you wish to ask me about last night, or anything else? Mar 25 13:12:42 I don't think so, no... Mar 25 13:14:12 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:14:24 You can, if you ever wish to Mar 25 13:14:31 * Morgan nods Mar 25 13:14:40 I will if I need to Mar 25 13:16:24 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:17:52 Would you like me to express for you to feed him tonight? Mar 25 13:18:15 * Morgan nods Mar 25 13:18:16 please Mar 25 13:21:00 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:21:11 It will have to be later, I'm afraid Mar 25 13:22:19 * Morgan nods Mar 25 13:22:22 Thats fine love Mar 25 13:26:23 He's doing an excellent job of depleting me! Mar 25 13:27:32 * Morgan nods Mar 25 13:27:40 I imagine he'll have a growth spurt soon Mar 25 13:29:52 * MollyK nods "I'd almost like him to stay this small a while longer" Mar 25 13:30:35 * Morgan nods Mar 25 13:30:41 I know... but thats not how it works Mar 25 13:32:53 No. And I need to be ready to conceive when the time is right, which means nursing ceasing Mar 25 13:33:00 * Morgan nods Mar 25 13:33:04 Yes, I'm afraid it does Mar 25 13:33:10 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:33:44 I -was- only planning to do it until we are at Hafenlohr and have regular access to cows Mar 25 13:33:57 Was... Mar 25 13:34:15 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:34:22 It is something to discuss Mar 25 13:35:42 I suppose so Mar 25 13:38:19 As long as it is done with before the autumn? Mar 25 13:39:00 As long as it doesn't interfere with our conceiving then Mar 25 13:40:18 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:40:28 Having a baby has not made you less eager? Mar 25 13:40:51 No, it hasn't. Its a sudden adjustment, but thats all Mar 25 13:40:59 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:41:15 You couldn't have handled this even a few months ago? Mar 25 13:42:03 I don't know... maybe but... probably not Mar 25 13:42:10 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:43:41 He's going to be two and a few months when the next one comes... that's a good gap, isn't it? *Jana would have been two years three months, and he's seen that gap in his dreams of the faked deaths* Mar 25 13:43:57 * Morgan nods Mar 25 13:44:02 Aye, it is Mar 25 13:44:31 We'll trade his nappy cloths for newborn nappy cloths? Mar 25 13:46:56 Somewhere around that, yes Mar 25 13:49:55 * MollyK nods Mar 25 13:50:26 And if we are not to prevent it after I am churched, we might have several in nappies at once! Mar 25 13:50:50 Thats quite possible, yes Mar 25 13:51:31 Would you prefer to avoid that? *he can hear her playful tone* a brief period of abstinence, perhaps? Six months? Mar 25 13:52:47 I think... perhaps not... Mar 25 13:54:24 No? *she giggles* three then? Mar 25 13:55:34 I could probably do three... Mar 25 13:57:52 * MollyK giggles again "weeks?" Mar 25 13:58:29 * Morgan chuckles Mar 25 13:58:32 At a push Mar 25 13:59:07 I think three -days- is asking a little much! God knows how I'll manage waiting to be churched! Mar 25 14:02:03 I imagine it will be quite a tense time Mar 25 14:03:35 Not for you, my love Mar 25 14:03:56 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 14:03:57 maybe Mar 25 14:04:32 I've read nothing that says -I- may not give -you- satisfaction Mar 25 14:05:25 No... nor have I but its not like I went looking... Mar 25 14:05:51 I have. Eight weeks is a very long time for a husband. Mar 25 14:06:08 I suppose you know that already though... Mar 25 14:07:37 * Morgan nods Mar 25 14:07:54 But then... I used to be much more patient Mar 25 14:08:48 You do not feel so patient now? Mar 25 14:09:45 I don't think I am as patient as I used to be Mar 25 14:10:25 * MollyK nods Mar 25 14:10:44 I won't leave you to your own devices in those weeks, do not worry Mar 25 14:11:52 * Morgan nods Mar 25 14:11:58 We'll see how things go love Mar 25 14:13:07 * MollyK nods, giggling "though I'm not opposed to the thought of you needing to take matters in hand..." Mar 25 14:13:49 No? Mar 25 14:14:12 No... I have no idea why I enjoy you do so so much Mar 25 14:14:36 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 14:14:38 I've no idea love Mar 25 14:14:54 It's the same for you with me? Mar 25 14:15:18 * Morgan nods Mar 25 14:15:21 Aye it is Mar 25 14:15:37 * MollyK nods Mar 25 14:15:54 What will you do with all your free time now the chairs are done? Mar 25 14:18:32 How long til Sacha is due? Mar 25 14:20:12 The end of May Mar 25 14:20:44 I'd expect the babies any time from mid-April though Mar 25 14:21:11 * Morgan nods thoughtfully Mar 25 14:21:13 alright Mar 25 14:23:06 Are you to make them one? Mar 25 14:23:37 I don't know... they may already have acquired the things they'll need. Mar 25 14:25:39 It will be special, because it comes from you Mar 25 14:25:56 But pointless if they already have one Mar 25 14:26:20 Will you make the rattles they wished for? Mar 25 14:27:17 * Morgan nods Mar 25 14:27:22 Of course Mar 25 14:27:30 Would you make Amir one? Mar 25 14:29:08 If you like Mar 25 14:30:12 * MollyK nods Mar 25 14:30:29 I'd like him to have that link with his sister Mar 25 14:31:56 * Morgan nods Mar 25 14:32:04 Alright. I'll do that next Mar 25 14:32:25 * MollyK nods, yawning "that would be nice" Mar 25 14:34:04 Why don't you have a little nap love Mar 25 14:34:49 Wouldn't you mind? Mar 25 14:35:06 No, its fine Mar 25 14:35:19 Do you wish me to let you free? Mar 25 14:36:45 I might get some coffee and go sit in the rigging for a bit... start on the rattle for Amir... Mar 25 14:37:37 * MollyK nods, sitting up and smiling "Alright my love. I do not know how cows only sleep four hours, making milk is tiring!" Mar 25 14:38:28 * Morgan nods, kissing her crown Mar 25 14:38:40 I'll see you soon my love Mar 25 14:40:58 * MollyK tilts her head up, quickly kissing his lips "I'll try to dream of you..." Mar 25 14:41:23 * Morgan smiles Mar 25 14:41:37 Will you sleep here or in our room with the boys? Mar 25 14:41:58 * MollyK smiles "here, just in case I manage to" Mar 25 14:43:10 * Morgan nods, getting up Mar 25 14:43:15 Alright love. Sleep well Mar 25 14:43:28 * MollyK nods, lying down Mar 25 14:43:31 I will Mar 25 14:44:29 * Morgan smiles before quietly leaving the room, getting a couple of tools and a bit of wood before moving the galley to get coffee Mar 25 14:45:00 *no one interrupts him, everyone's working or in quiet hour still* Mar 25 14:46:41 * Morgan drinks the coffee before climbing high in the rigging, starting to whittle as he looks out towards the horizon Mar 25 14:53:24 *it's so peaceful that the time slips away from him, the last time he made a rattle that long day sat on the chopping stump outside the cottage and waiting for what felt like forever, hoping that Theus and Sascha and the midwife would see Dietlinde safely through her delivery, and trying not to think about how much pain she must be in, though he Mar 25 14:53:24 couldn't hear much from outside anyway. The five years since that day now seem so much longer ago than that* Mar 25 14:57:03 * Morgan looks over his handiwork Mar 25 14:57:14 This isn't really going to get any easier is it? Mar 25 14:59:59 *the only sound is the waves and the breeze* Mar 25 15:01:35 * Morgan sighs, looking round Mar 25 15:01:50 I miss you little lady. So very much. Mar 25 15:05:08 *there's no one around, it's peaceful. The only way the tiny white downy feather that lands on his hand could have gotten there is if it's been stuck on a sail or the rigging for a few days* Mar 25 15:06:26 * Morgan gets hold of it, looking at it closely Mar 25 15:07:04 *it just looks like a little feather from a gull* Mar 25 15:08:15 Thats a bit poorly timed. *he tucks it in his pocket before going back to looking at the rattle* Mar 25 15:10:03 *he's very nearly finished it, the angle of the sun tells him it's half after three, and the creaking of ropes tells him company is imminent* Mar 25 15:10:44 * Morgan leans forward, looking down the ropes Mar 25 15:13:52 * MollyK is now known as HH Mar 25 15:14:03 * HH comes up with him Mar 25 15:14:08 You okay, man? Mar 25 15:14:51 * Morgan nods Mar 25 15:15:02 Yeah, I'm fine man Mar 25 15:15:57 * HH nods Mar 25 15:16:08 Whatcha doin' up here? Mar 25 15:17:07 Whittling... I like it up here, its... peaceful. Mar 25 15:17:35 * HH nods Mar 25 15:17:46 Y' manage to sort out Molly? Mar 25 15:20:31 Yeah, she's alright now, if tired Mar 25 15:20:39 * HH sniggers Mar 25 15:20:45 Best way t' fix it Mar 25 15:22:06 No, man, she needed reassurance, thats all Mar 25 15:22:54 * HH nods "sure it's not b'cause of what I said bout yer first?" Mar 25 15:23:45 You're still worrying at that? No, I promise you, its nothing to do with that. Mar 25 15:24:12 Jus' don't want her upset b'cause o' me Mar 25 15:25:53 She's really not. Mar 25 15:26:14 But y' got to th' bottom o' it, yeah? Mar 25 15:26:45 Yeah, we did... she's alright man Mar 25 15:27:11 Good. Complicated lil things, aren't they? Mar 25 15:29:06 * Morgan nods, looking out toward the horizon Mar 25 15:29:20 Yeah... strange little creatures Mar 25 15:30:11 * HH watches him Mar 25 15:30:21 Not much t' see out there Mar 25 15:32:08 No... not even birds Mar 25 15:33:08 Not seen one f' days Mar 25 15:33:46 No. Won't do til we're closer to land now. Mar 25 15:34:39 * HH nods Mar 25 15:34:53 Lost tha' raven that was hanging around too Mar 25 15:35:53 * Morgan nods, looking back at the rattle, skimming a little more wood from it Mar 25 15:35:59 Ravens freak me out Mar 25 15:36:07 Why? Mar 25 15:37:47 Because they're as clever as we are... in some cultures, they're believed to carry the souls of the dead to the afterlife, in others its crows... which are also really clever. Mar 25 15:38:11 Y' scared o' birds that are smarter than you Mar 25 15:38:41 I didn't say I was scared. They bother me. And what the hell do they need to be that clever for? Mar 25 15:39:08 People say that 'bout me with a face like this Mar 25 15:39:48 In your mind, perhaps Mar 25 15:40:16 Bet it finds us again once we're back near Jura Mar 25 15:41:23 Why? Mar 25 15:41:58 B'cause it followed us fr'm Zweibrucke t' there Mar 25 15:42:41 * Morgan frowns Mar 25 15:42:46 How do you know its the same one? Mar 25 15:45:54 * HH shrugs Mar 25 15:46:19 Makes more sense one is followin' us than a group o' 'em one at a time Mar 25 15:47:22 or... its just separate random birds... Mar 25 15:49:57 O' the same type, just one at a time... Mar 25 15:52:00 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 15:52:05 Still creepy Mar 25 15:52:21 * HH nods Mar 25 15:52:45 Yep Mar 25 15:53:35 * Morgan nods Mar 25 15:53:52 I thought... once I started moving on it'd be less often that I'm hit with memories... Mar 25 15:55:32 Y' haven' mentioned it in a while Mar 25 15:55:43 * Morgan nods Mar 25 15:56:14 Its not been so jarring... but I get it fairly often, particularly with Amir now... Mar 25 15:58:55 So once y' started moving on, they started being less jarring. Sounds like a win to me Mar 25 15:59:57 Yeah... just... makes me feel a bit tender... like, doing this, took me back to Jana being born Mar 25 16:03:38 * HH nods Mar 25 16:04:16 Think tha's kinda what grief gets like as it ages. Get it with my Da still Mar 25 16:05:06 * Morgan looks at him Mar 25 16:05:08 Really? Mar 25 16:08:17 * HH nods Mar 25 16:09:36 Yeah. Miss his wisdom, man. An' some of it I was too young to appreciate. Now I'm a husband me self I reck'n there was still loads more to learn from him Mar 25 16:10:25 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:10:31 Yeah... I know what you mean Mar 25 16:13:10 But y' know what? Those lil things that come up an' remind me, shows he's still part of my heart, y' know? Mar 25 16:13:51 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:13:57 Does it hurt less? Mar 25 16:14:19 Yeah, but not zero. Mar 25 16:15:02 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:15:29 Seems like... it was so long ago. I didn't make enough of the time. Mar 25 16:18:14 Oh yeah, know whatcha mean. So many times he wanted to show me summat, or take me fishin', and I put it off to mess around an' play. Mar 25 16:18:37 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:21:26 It'll get easier man Mar 25 16:21:29 * Morgan sighs Mar 25 16:21:43 Alright Mar 25 16:22:19 Makin' it for Amir? Mar 25 16:22:36 Yeah. Gotta do a couple for Otto and Sacha too Mar 25 16:22:44 * HH nods Mar 25 16:23:00 Mine too, might need it by Prophets Mass Mar 25 16:24:08 You want one? Mar 25 16:27:39 * HH nods, smiling Mar 25 16:27:42 Yeah man Mar 25 16:28:32 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:28:33 alright Mar 25 16:29:41 Thanks Mar 25 16:29:58 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:29:59 Of course Mar 25 16:30:22 Not sure what I can make f' yers Mar 25 16:30:52 Don't need to make anything. You'll be there, what more could you give? Mar 25 16:31:11 * HH shrugs Mar 25 16:31:15 Guess so Mar 25 16:33:01 * Morgan looks back at the horizon Mar 25 16:33:07 I think my brother might be a magpie in disguise Mar 25 16:34:09 Not a girl? Mar 25 16:36:44 You can get girl magpies Mar 25 16:46:14 Wouldn' be happy boy ones without them. Why is he a magpie? Mar 25 16:47:59 I was telling him about the dracheneisen on the ship... his first instinct was to say he'd be interested in buying it, like... he's gone hey, thats shiny, I want that... Mar 25 16:48:33 * HH chuckles Mar 25 16:48:43 Money's gone t' his head Mar 25 16:50:36 I think... its always been close to hand but always just out of reach... Mar 25 16:50:53 * HH nods Mar 25 16:51:29 Imagine what he'd be like if Graben as some dracheneisen up in their mountains? Mar 25 16:52:05 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:52:15 Yeah, he'd be a menace Mar 25 16:53:59 Eisenfurst Koertig. Jesus. *he chuckles* Mar 25 16:54:29 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:54:59 The Eisenfurst asked if he should warn his son that we have our eyes on his title... I said we're looking at Trague... Mar 25 16:55:32 Y' only got yer eye on 'im in case he tries to poach yer wife Mar 25 16:57:43 * Morgan nods Mar 25 16:57:45 For now Mar 25 16:58:22 Plannin' t' marry your kids off to powerful families or summat? Mar 25 16:59:32 Don't be absurd. Mar 25 17:00:59 * HH nods Mar 25 17:01:18 Figured as much. Lettin' them marry for love, eh? Mar 25 17:01:50 Its not going to be that simple is it Mar 25 17:02:00 Yeah, it will Mar 25 17:02:29 How? Mar 25 17:02:55 Make 'em gentry. Yer gon' be a Graf Mar 25 17:03:47 that... has its complications as well... Mar 25 17:04:12 Why? Mar 25 17:05:13 Its frowned upon... and would they want the lives they were being pulled into? Would Dietlinde have wanted to have to rule while I was away? *he looks at him* she'd have hated it. Mar 25 17:06:11 * HH puts his hand on Morgan's shoulder Mar 25 17:06:19 Y'd have abdicated, man. Mar 25 17:12:22 If I'd known. I had no bloody idea man Mar 25 17:14:21 Yer being too hard on yerself man Mar 25 17:15:22 Not really... I've seen how it turns out... several times. Mar 25 17:15:29 * Morgan shakes the rattle Mar 25 17:16:36 *it sounds very similar* Mar 25 17:17:08 She loved you, man. So much. Anyun could see that. Mar 25 17:17:24 * Morgan nods Mar 25 17:17:37 I know. Mar 25 17:19:34 She'd... she'd be proud of me, wouldn't she? For finally coming to my senses and trying to carry on... Mar 25 17:20:31 Damn fuckin' right she would. She'da been proud yer still trying to make the world better and that you smile again Mar 25 17:22:48 * Morgan nods, slightly, running his thumb over the rattles surface Mar 25 17:23:09 * HH wraps his arm round Morgan's shoulder Mar 25 17:23:38 She'd be proud o' you for adoptin' the boys an' being a great Da to them Mar 25 17:24:49 You're probably right there Mar 25 17:26:13 * HH nods "no point all three o' you dyin' that day, she wouldn'ta wanted that for you, like you wouldn'ta wanted it for her" Mar 25 17:27:26 * Morgan flinches but nods Mar 25 17:27:52 I know, makes y' a bit jealous, but I'm not wrong Mar 25 17:28:05 No, you're not Mar 25 17:28:44 Same with Molly. Y' jealous about Rose, but y' wouldn't take her going around like you were Mar 25 17:28:50 Rosie * Mar 25 17:29:02 * Morgan nods Mar 25 17:29:23 Aye.. He's being invited to the baptism... Mar 25 17:29:34 * HH nods Mar 25 17:29:52 Yeah, I know. Y' gonna explain the draw? Mar 25 17:30:08 And a few other things, yeah. Mar 25 17:30:30 Gon' time the baptism so it's nowhere near it? Mar 25 17:30:55 Gonn' try... Mar 25 17:31:23 Hundred miles, isn't it? Mar 25 17:31:50 * Morgan nods Mar 25 17:35:11 Any idea whatcher gonna say? Mar 25 17:45:18 Not a fucking clue Mar 25 17:45:44 Why doesn't he do magic? Mar 25 17:46:16 I dunno? Mar 25 17:46:31 Don't make sense Mar 25 17:46:45 Ever asked 'im? Mar 25 17:47:40 In the six or seven conversations I've had with him? Don't be daft Mar 25 17:48:07 Never mentioned it t' me, but yer right... Mar 25 17:48:45 How the hell do you even broach that? Hey, I know its against all things natural, but can you chuck fireballs? Mar 25 17:49:52 Better than "I don' suppose you get an irresistible urge t' swive my wife once a month?" Mar 25 17:50:21 That sort of question might offend... Mar 25 17:50:55 Yep Mar 25 17:51:30 Least he's single Mar 25 17:51:41 Maybe not Mar 25 17:51:58 Eh? Mar 25 17:52:54 One of the things we required of the Nieblungen... its not fair to him to just wait... so... we told them we want him free to fall in love, be happy... I understand someone has been allowed in his path Mar 25 17:54:12 Y' not worried that one day they'll decide you an' Molly won't work out and they'll flip a magic switch to make 'em attracted? Mar 25 17:54:51 No. They didn't do that even when we were choosing to push back having children until we had to Mar 25 17:55:18 Lucky f' them you changed yer mind then Mar 25 17:55:29 * Morgan nods Mar 25 17:57:57 Gonna be awkward. Mebbie he doesn't need make t' pass it on though Mar 25 17:58:03 Magic* Mar 25 17:58:13 No, god knows Edward didn't Mar 25 17:58:34 Didn't need t' even properly finish! Mar 25 17:58:55 * Morgan nods Mar 25 17:59:04 Well, some meddling went on there I think... like with her looks Mar 25 17:59:27 Gotta feel a bit sorry f' him really Mar 25 18:01:42 * Morgan nods Mar 25 18:01:52 yeah. Its gonn' be hard for my parents Mar 25 18:04:38 * HH chuckles "Florrie, not th' draw" Mar 25 18:05:29 Oh... yeah Mar 25 18:05:36 * HH sniggers Mar 25 18:05:44 Oh man, that would kill yer Da Mar 25 18:05:56 * Morgan nods Mar 25 18:06:02 Yeah, it would Mar 25 18:07:51 * HH keeps laughing Mar 25 18:08:10 Sorry man, but his face would be a fuckin' picture Mar 25 18:08:17 Not that he feels those sort of urges of course... Mar 25 18:08:28 Yeah, but with the draw... Mar 25 18:08:57 No he'd be far too well disciplined for anything like that to effect him Mar 25 18:09:08 * HH sniggers again Mar 25 18:09:36 Or would he get all flustered an' hide himself away in his office away from her? Mar 25 18:11:34 Probably that to be honest Mar 25 18:13:44 * HH nods Mar 25 18:14:10 Gon' see Rosie after yer uncle? Mar 25 18:14:57 I think so, yes. Mar 25 18:16:32 * HH nods "depending on th' date" Mar 25 18:16:46 Oh yes. But we're getting pretty good at getting that dealt with Mar 25 18:17:04 Yeah, last two times now, ain't it? Mar 25 18:17:42 * Morgan nods Mar 25 18:17:44 Yep Mar 25 18:19:50 You just wake up an' go "oh, will you look at the date?! Best use some magic an' get it done then"? Mar 25 18:20:34 Not... exactly... but its not a million miles from the truth Mar 25 18:20:46 *it's very common for him to dream something erotic the night leading into sparkly day too* Mar 25 18:20:54 Sounds romantic, man Mar 25 18:21:30 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 25 18:21:37 Its not so bad as it sounds Mar 25 18:24:07 Y' said before it's more intense Mar 25 18:24:20 * Morgan nods Mar 25 18:24:22 yep Mar 25 18:27:13 Makes up for it? Mar 25 18:29:07 We're starting to see it as an opportunity, rather than a burden... yes, we need to do it that day, but... we choose when, and we just enjoy ourselves Mar 25 18:29:16 * HH nods Mar 25 18:29:27 Bit like tryinna have a babe then really Mar 25 18:33:01 * Morgan nods Mar 25 18:33:05 Thats what the damn thing is for Mar 25 18:33:26 * HH nods Mar 25 18:34:01 Reck'n she'd still have it if you were gone? Mar 25 18:34:36 The draw? Mar 25 18:36:24 * HH nods Mar 25 18:36:43 Yeah... kids have gotta be born Mar 25 18:37:53 Weird t' think about, or used to it b'cause of yer dreams o' them? Mar 25 18:38:25 A bit of both really. I don't like to think about it Mar 25 18:38:32 * HH nods Mar 25 18:39:17 How y' doin' with th' rest of us seeing yer apples? Mar 25 18:39:28 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 18:39:35 Fine so far Mar 25 18:39:39 * HH nods Mar 25 18:40:32 Don't think she likes jokes about her milk in drinks... Mar 25 18:40:53 She's still getting used to it all Mar 25 18:43:07 I'll keep my mouth shut Mar 25 18:43:23 Might be an idea for a little while, just until she's settled into it Mar 25 18:43:46 You findin' it weird? Normally they have a babe first Mar 25 18:44:09 * Morgan nods Mar 25 18:44:21 A bit, aye. It was a lot of change all at once Mar 25 18:45:09 * HH nods Mar 25 18:45:47 Changes how y' see her? I know she's been Varick's Ma for ages, but a bit different when her body's changed Mar 25 18:48:05 No, not really. She smells a bit different though Mar 25 18:49:03 Of milk? Mar 25 18:49:28 A little... its really hard to explain... Dietlinde smelled different when she was pregnant, and different again when she was nursing... Mar 25 18:49:52 Extra perfume'll fix it? Mar 25 18:51:04 Fix? Mar 25 18:51:56 The smell Mar 25 18:52:33 Why does it need fixing? Mar 25 18:52:53 I dunno? Yer the one whose smelled it Mar 25 18:53:11 Oh... no, I've no issue with it at all Mar 25 18:53:57 Not a bad smell then? Mar 25 18:55:39 Oh god no... not at all Mar 25 18:56:20 * HH grins Mar 25 18:56:25 Ah, y' like it! Mar 25 18:56:42 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 18:56:49 Its alright... I don't -dislike- it Mar 25 18:57:43 Yeah, don't tell 'er that, man. Lukewarm praise an' all that. Mar 25 18:59:20 * Morgan smiles slightly Mar 25 18:59:23 You've got no idea man Mar 25 18:59:46 'Bout what? Mar 25 19:00:34 What you've got coming when she's had a baern Mar 25 19:00:43 Whysat? Mar 25 19:02:30 well... you can't just turn her bubbies off... so... Mar 25 19:03:07 She's gon' be my lil moo cow. Make sure I got plenty of towels Mar 25 19:03:25 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:03:43 You'll be drinking a fair bit of milk man... and it feels really good for her Mar 25 19:03:59 * HH watches him Mar 25 19:04:08 Can't tell if yer windin' me up Mar 25 19:05:03 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 25 19:06:07 Huh... figured I'd probably just be spending less time on 'em Mar 25 19:06:22 Gonna neglect her pleasure the whole time she nurses? Mar 25 19:06:55 No, but there's loads of stuff I do aside from play with 'er bubbies Mar 25 19:07:10 Yeah, but why limit what feels good to her... Mar 25 19:07:40 Figured it'd just feel like havin' a baby on them Mar 25 19:07:56 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 19:08:06 Apparently not. I'll get details and let you know if you like Mar 25 19:09:28 * HH nods "yep, def'nitely. She's not like Mina though, likes stuff to her bubbies but it's not like orgasm-inducin'" Mar 25 19:10:02 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:10:43 I was just wondering how Mina would deal with it... the capperlucians have got some strange idea of why feeding feels good to them, but you'd have to ask Molly to explain it Mar 25 19:11:20 If she's still getting used t' it she might not want me nosin' around Mar 25 19:11:46 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 19:11:53 Not sure to be honest Mar 25 19:12:35 * HH nods Mar 25 19:13:37 Bet Mina will struggle with it. Gonna be difficult if nipple stimulation gets you off but y' got a baby feedin' causin' it Mar 25 19:13:45 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:13:56 I might ask Molly about that. I don't like not understanding things Mar 25 19:14:11 * HH nods Mar 25 19:14:40 She likes you doin' it though? Mar 25 19:15:04 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:15:20 Thats what she was feeling off about... she felt vulnerable and needed reassuring Mar 25 19:15:54 Oh yeah, Inga would need loads. I'm good at tha' though Mar 25 19:16:07 So I understand Mar 25 19:16:27 * HH nods, thinking Mar 25 19:16:58 Ackshully must be a bit like th' first time y' have a woman go down on y' an' she swallows Mar 25 19:17:29 I suppose so... except... its the second, and she was feeling insecure that she'd put me off something I'd previously enjoyed Mar 25 19:17:49 Ah shit... Mar 25 19:18:08 Its all good man Mar 25 19:18:43 Yeah, just... Molly comparing 'erself by th' sounds of it Mar 25 19:18:52 A bit I think, yeah Mar 25 19:19:22 Healed on a shit ton o' enthusiastic praise, yeah? Mar 25 19:19:28 Heaped * Mar 25 19:20:07 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:20:20 Without lying, yes Mar 25 19:20:43 Must make it a lot more difficult, man Mar 25 19:22:45 A bit, yes Mar 25 19:23:17 See, I don't outright lie, but I do embellish t' make her feel good at times Mar 25 19:23:48 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:24:23 It'd be easier Mar 25 19:26:03 Thing is, I know my lil darlin well, an' a praised Inga is a confident Inga. An' a confident Inga is even better t' go to bed with. Why limit what feels good t' her, right? Mar 25 19:28:10 aye Mar 25 19:28:40 What's it like then? Mar 25 19:29:00 Milky...? Mar 25 19:29:27 * HH rolls his eyes "wait an find out, right?" Mar 25 19:30:02 Its just... more intense for her, thats all. Its... different somehow Mar 25 19:30:14 *the light is definitely fading* Mar 25 19:30:17 Than what? Mar 25 19:30:32 For her... it feels different Mar 25 19:30:44 Come on, we'd best get down before they think we're taking a night watch Mar 25 19:31:12 * HH nods, doing so Mar 25 19:31:48 * Morgan climbs down, heading to the galley Mar 25 19:31:58 * HH follows along Mar 25 19:32:53 * Morgan gets a couple of jugs of coffee, handing HeinzHarold the cups Mar 25 19:33:04 Did Molly send you to check on me? Mar 25 19:34:16 Nope, she was asleep when we got there so me an' Inga watched th' kids once they woke up, then Molly woke up an' said where you were Mar 25 19:34:56 * Morgan nods, heading for the study Mar 25 19:35:03 She's finding it quite tiring Mar 25 19:36:57 * HH nods "must be 'ard work on the body an' the feelin's" Mar 25 19:37:41 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:37:47 Yeah... Mar 25 19:37:52 * Morgan taps on the door with his foot Mar 25 19:39:08 *Inga comes to let them in, carrying Amir* Mar 25 19:39:41 Look at that gorgeous baby... *he grins*... and Amir Mar 25 19:39:54 *Inga blushes hard* Mar 25 19:40:18 * Morgan chuckles, taking the jugs in and putting them on the desk Mar 25 19:41:05 * HH kisses her then puts the cups down Mar 25 19:41:29 I: Varick is playing in his room, Molly's expressing for you Mar 25 19:41:59 * HH 's glance at Morgan is very brief, and he keeps his mouth shut for once Mar 25 19:42:18 Oh, good, I am quite thirsty Mar 25 19:43:59 I: No, for Amir, not for you Mar 25 19:44:16 * HH looks to be struggling Mar 25 19:44:22 Oh, thats alright I suppose, I'll just have some coffee then Mar 25 19:44:46 Me too Mar 25 19:45:20 *Amir wants Morgan, so HH has to pour as Inga hands him over* Mar 25 19:45:38 Want milk, man? Mar 25 19:45:45 * Morgan takes him, kissing his cheek Mar 25 19:45:54 No, I'm good thanks Mar 25 19:47:47 *they get settled, Varick rejoining them. Amir bounces on Morgan's lap, happy to see him. Molly comes in not long after with the wooden cup and stoppered bottle of milk* Mar 25 19:48:10 M: I thought I might go on deck for some fresh air, if that's alright? Mar 25 19:48:40 Of course Mar 25 19:48:44 [are you alright?] Mar 25 19:50:10 [yes... you reminding me of my dream of you expressing the milk for me has left me feeling somewhat aroused having come to mind whilst I was doing it] Mar 25 19:51:14 [ah, alright love] Mar 25 19:51:18 I: *she stands up* I'll come up with you, it looks like dry weather Mar 25 19:51:33 Before you go... I have something for Amir, I thought you might wish to see... Mar 25 19:51:47 *Molly smiles* that'd be nice, Inga. What is it, my love? Mar 25 19:52:54 I finished the rattle... Mar 25 19:53:07 *Molly smiles* that was very quick! Mar 25 19:53:21 $that's what she said$ Mar 25 19:53:28 Doesn't take too long once you know what you're doing... Mar 25 19:53:33 $shut up$ Mar 25 19:53:50 $Unless you're referring to Mina, in which case you're just telling the truth$ Mar 25 19:54:04 * HH quietly sniggers Mar 25 19:54:21 * Morgan puts Amir on his knee, putting him too far away for be able to reach Morgans face before handing him the little rattle Mar 25 19:55:00 See now, this is a bit of parenting I learned with Jana... you put them slightly too far away before giving them something they can use as a weapon... Mar 25 19:55:12 *Amir shakes it, grinning and kicking his legs* Mar 25 19:55:38 M: Aww, it's wonderful, my love Mar 25 19:55:50 V: That's clever, Vati Mar 25 19:56:08 * Morgan smiles, looking at Varick Mar 25 19:56:19 I made one for Jana... she hit me in the nose with it Mar 25 19:56:28 A: *he mimics the eee sound from Vati* Mar 25 19:56:58 V: *he laughs* Mar 25 19:57:42 'Member that day she flung it an' it hit me square in th' plums? Mar 25 19:58:12 * Morgan nods Mar 25 19:58:25 I remember you squeaking trying to tell Dietlinde you were alright Mar 25 19:58:32 * HH nods Mar 25 19:59:35 Yep, couldn't really rub it better with 'er there! Mar 25 19:59:43 No, not really Mar 25 20:00:00 [is he saying he would if it was just you?!] Mar 25 20:00:08 [he has no shame] Mar 25 20:00:38 [it's probably a peaceful mindset!] Mar 25 20:00:51 [probably, yes Mar 25 20:01:07 *Inga goes with Molly* Mar 25 20:01:18 M: we'll be back soon Mar 25 20:01:52 Alright love Mar 25 20:03:30 *they go, giggling about something, Amir plays with the rattle happily* Mar 25 20:04:19 Varick... did you like sleeping in with Amir? Mar 25 20:05:38 * HH is now known as Varick Mar 25 20:05:52 I was the first to see him when he woke up Mar 25 20:07:02 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:07:12 Did you like that? Mar 25 20:07:47 * Varick nods Mar 25 20:08:02 I felt like a proper brother Mar 25 20:08:17 You are a proper brother Mar 25 20:08:33 * Varick smiles, stroking Amir's hair Mar 25 20:08:39 Okay Vati Mar 25 20:09:19 *Amir watches Varick and babbles "Ah-Eee"* Mar 25 20:09:48 *HH smiles, slouching more in the chair* Mar 25 20:10:35 He's trying to copy you... Mar 25 20:12:04 * Varick points his finger, touching Morgan's chest and looking at the baby "Vaaatiii" Mar 25 20:12:17 *HH watches Morgan* Mar 25 20:12:52 * Morgan closes his eyes, taking a deep breath Mar 25 20:13:25 * Varick says it again. Amir says "Ah-Eee" again Mar 25 20:14:22 * Morgan pulls Varick closer, kissing his crown Mar 25 20:15:03 * Varick says it again, staying close. Amir shouts "Eeeeee!" Mar 25 20:15:35 *HH smiles, sipping his coffee* Mar 25 20:16:48 * Morgan smiles, looking between the two boys Mar 25 20:19:02 * Varick does it once more, getting another Ah-Eee. The next time, he just touches Morgan, saying nothing. Amir still says "Ah-Eee" Mar 25 20:19:46 Oh thats clever... Mar 25 20:19:53 Yes! You did it! You're so clever! Mar 25 20:20:17 *Amir grins, trying to chew the rattle* Mar 25 20:27:18 I think he will learn quick, Vati Mar 25 20:29:15 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:29:20 It certainly sounds like it Mar 25 20:30:37 *Amir starts fussing* Mar 25 20:30:45 He's hungry, Vati Mar 25 20:31:14 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:31:18 Would you like to feed him? Mar 25 20:31:34 Mama said you wanted to Mar 25 20:32:16 Yes but if you want to, I think it'd help give you a stronger bond Mar 25 20:33:21 I'll do it tomorrow Mar 25 20:33:36 * Morgan nods, getting the milk and cup and settling down to feed Amir Mar 25 20:34:24 *Amir looks up at Morgan with that trusting, adoring look as he feeds. Varick watches him Mar 25 20:35:39 * Morgan smiles at the feeding child before looking to Varick Mar 25 20:35:59 Not too long now before we make land... only another few days Mar 25 20:36:08 * Varick nods Mar 25 20:36:19 I want to run around in the sand Mar 25 20:36:28 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:36:36 I'm looking forward to trying the climbing walls Mar 25 20:36:45 I want to do that too Mar 25 20:37:57 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:38:01 I reckon you'll be good at it Mar 25 20:38:43 * Varick nods Mar 25 20:39:04 He doesn't make weird faces like he did with the goat's milk Mar 25 20:39:53 He got used to it fairly quickly though... but he doesn't have to now Mar 25 20:40:03 He's lucky Mar 25 20:40:59 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:41:06 Aye Mar 25 20:41:30 Goats milk is better than no milk but worse than cows milk Mar 25 20:42:05 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:42:10 Yes, thats about right Mar 25 20:42:23 Can I try this milk? Mar 25 20:42:40 *HH nearly chokes on his coffee* Mar 25 20:43:10 ummm... I suppose so, yes Mar 25 20:44:04 HH: $she's going to be supplying the whole ship at this rate!$ Mar 25 20:45:45 $Unlikely$ Mar 25 20:46:20 * Varick waits very patiently for Amir to be done, then looks to Morgan Mar 25 20:48:19 * Morgan gives him a small amount in the cup Mar 25 20:49:54 * Varick drinks it, holding the cup Mar 25 20:50:01 It's really warm! Mar 25 20:50:20 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:50:23 Aye, it is Mar 25 20:50:48 It's really nice. It's like milk with sugar in Mar 25 20:50:59 I suppose it is Mar 25 20:51:23 It's much nicer that goat's milk! Mar 25 20:53:19 Rather explains why he isn't pulling faces anymore, hmm? Mar 25 20:53:29 * Varick nods Mar 25 20:53:41 Do you want to try it Heinzharold? Mar 25 20:54:08 *HH blushes, which is pretty rare* uh no, it's alright thanks Mar 25 20:55:43 * Morgan smiles Mar 25 20:56:27 * Morgan sits Amir up to burp him Mar 25 20:56:47 * Varick looks at Morgan, shrugging "me and Amir think it's nice" Mar 25 20:57:00 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:57:03 Its a bit sweet for me Mar 25 20:57:14 Like chocolate cake? Mar 25 20:57:21 * Morgan nods Mar 25 20:57:26 Yeah, exactly Mar 25 20:57:43 Okay, can I please have some more? Mar 25 20:58:07 *Amir burps loudly* Mar 25 20:58:18 * Varick and HH laugh Mar 25 20:58:54 Just a little, alright? Mar 25 20:59:08 * Varick nods Mar 25 20:59:52 * Morgan hands him some more Mar 25 21:00:46 * Varick drinks that too. The next sound from Amir is him making a nappy change necessary Mar 25 21:01:28 * Morgan sighs Mar 25 21:01:38 Varick, would you get me some new nappy cloths please Mar 25 21:02:23 * Varick goes to the bedroom to get them Mar 25 21:02:26 * Varick is now known as HH Mar 25 21:02:39 Oh man, what was I supposed t' say t' that?! Mar 25 21:03:28 You blushed... not sure I remember the last time I saw you do that Mar 25 21:04:10 * HH nods "Rare as hell outside o' the bedroom, ' pet when she does that thing with sneakily moaning 8n Mar 25 21:04:16 In my ear" Mar 25 21:04:30 * Morgan nods Mar 25 21:04:34 Yeah, that'd do it Mar 25 21:04:53 * HH nods "she still not told Molly about it?" Mar 25 21:05:08 I'm not sure... she hasn't tried it anyway Mar 25 21:06:09 *he nods* Not sure either o' our wives woulda been happy me taking up his offer! Mar 25 21:06:42 Tough to say aint it Mar 25 21:08:32 If she was uneasy bout it with you I don't think she'd be happy Mar 25 21:09:47 Bit different there man... Mar 25 21:10:41 Yeah, mebbie Mar 25 21:15:41 For example, -you- wouldn't have been using it as a way to make her... uhhh... *he blushes* Mar 25 21:16:55 * HH chuckles "works?" Mar 25 21:17:32 In conjunction with other activities... Mar 25 21:17:57 Damn... definitely buried Saint Morgan somewhere Mar 25 21:18:13 * Morgan nods Mar 25 21:18:16 Reckon so Mar 25 21:18:39 Quite a while ago for that, fr'm what you said up top! Mar 25 21:19:47 Whyso? Mar 25 21:20:05 Y' said it was the second time round for this sorta thing Mar 25 21:20:29 It was more incidental the first time round Mar 25 21:20:51 *Varick brings in the things, laying them out neatly on the floor like Molly does* Mar 25 21:21:02 $purposeful this time?$ Mar 25 21:22:27 $Certainly moreso yes$ Mar 25 21:22:42 * Morgan gets down on the floor, getting the boy changed Mar 25 21:23:26 *Varick holds Amir's hand. Adalbrecht had recently told Morgan he used to do the same with Edward* Mar 25 21:23:55 * Morgan makes a small huh sound Mar 25 21:25:33 V: what's wrong Vati? *Amir chimes in with Ah-Eee* Mar 25 21:26:01 Nothing.. my father told me that I used to do what you're doing with Edward when we were little Mar 25 21:26:20 *Varick smiles* I'm a good big brother like you Mar 25 21:26:47 * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold, turning slightly away from Varick to hide the pained expression Mar 25 21:26:55 You are a good big brother Mar 25 21:29:24 *Amir says Ah-Eee again* Mar 25 21:29:39 * Morgan looks at Amir Mar 25 21:29:49 Thats right! Thats me Mar 25 21:30:24 *Amir grins, waving his arms* Mar 25 21:31:37 *Varick smiles. Amir proceeds to pee everywhere* Mar 25 21:31:50 * HH chuckles Mar 25 21:32:39 * Morgan mutters, covering the boy Mar 25 21:32:44 Every... single... time. Mar 25 21:32:54 *Amir grins* Mar 25 21:33:06 Little monster *he tickles Amir* Mar 25 21:33:49 * HH gets up, bringing a towel from the bedroom whilst the baby shrieks with laughter* Mar 25 21:35:21 * Morgan thanks HeinzHarold, getting the boy cleaned up with a fresh nappy Mar 25 21:35:30 HeinzHarold... roll your sleeves up... Mar 25 21:36:23 * HH does so, folding them up neatly, revelling strong sailor's forearms dusted with golden hair Mar 25 21:37:52 * Morgan passes Amir to him Mar 25 21:38:05 I'm gonn' get another shirt... Mar 25 21:39:29 * HH smiles at the baby "shoulda peed on his face, kid..." he holds him carefully and close, it's a mix of strength and tenderness Mar 25 21:41:45 * Morgan ruffles Varicks hair as he gets up, going to get another shirt Mar 25 21:42:36 *the clothes in the wardrobe is starting to smell like her new scent* Mar 25 21:44:18 * Morgan wanders back out into the study, pulling his shirt on Mar 25 21:46:13 *HH is cradling the baby, sleeves still up. He lets his hair fall in his face, giving Morgan the smouldering look he's seen him give to camp girls and occassionally Inga or Molly "Hey..." Mar 25 21:47:28 * Morgan makes a retching noise Mar 25 21:49:15 V: What's wrong with Heinzharold? Mar 25 21:49:51 * HH looks to the baby "guess it only words on th' laydeeees" Mar 25 21:50:33 He's trying to be handsome... he needs to try it on Inga Mar 25 21:51:46 *they get to test this a few minutes later when the women return. Inga watches him, mouth partly open and blushing hard. Molly smiles a little, averting her gaze* Mar 25 21:52:02 * HH grins at Morgan "see?" Mar 25 21:52:30 You might think thats what was intended... Mar 25 21:52:50 Settin' me up, were ya? Mar 25 21:53:19 * Morgan shrugs, pouring himself some coffee Mar 25 21:54:30 V: Mama! I tried the milk and then I offered Heinzharold but he didn't want to try the milk so I was going to offer to Vati but he said it was too sweet for him and then Amir peed everywhere! Mar 25 21:55:39 *Molly blinks a moment* I see... that is a lot of information all in one go! Mar 25 21:55:57 * HH glances at Morgan Mar 25 21:56:52 He's not joking about everywhere either Mar 25 21:57:03 I: Shall I get the children's tea? Mar 25 21:57:28 *Molly nods* it does tend to be a lot. Yes, please, Inga Mar 25 21:58:54 *Varick starts telling Molly all about how he was trying to teach Amir to says Vati. Amir starts crying for her, so HH hands him over* Mar 25 21:59:57 $wasn't expecting him to come out with all that!$ Mar 25 22:00:13 $should know better by now I suppose$ Mar 25 22:00:36 $need to teach him about selective sharing$ Mar 25 22:01:13 $Yeah, something to work on$ Mar 25 22:01:40 M: *she rocks him, but he's not settling, hand down her dress* Mar 25 22:02:08 $what do you want me to do? Clear off?$ Mar 25 22:03:42 [do you want me to shoo HeinzHarold so you can feed Amir?] Mar 25 22:03:59 [no, it's fine] Mar 25 22:04:22 $No, you're fine man$ Mar 25 22:05:48 *Molly sits on the window seat, kicking off her shoes before sitting cross legged and undoing her dress. It's much quieter once he's latched, and the ship comes to a stop. Inga brings the children's food, so Varick is soon occupied too. Mar 25 22:06:15 You got command the next three mornin's? Mar 25 22:06:36 * Morgan nods Mar 25 22:06:41 Forenoons Mar 25 22:07:12 * HH nods "I got forenoon tomorrow" Mar 25 22:08:55 *once he's a bit more settled, Molly brings him to the table and he has finger foods to eat. They're finished when Varick says "Amir..." and touches Morgan's chest* Mar 25 22:09:54 * Morgan watches him quietly Mar 25 22:09:59 *Amir babbles then says "Ah-Eee" Mar 25 22:10:15 * Morgan purses his lips before smiling Mar 25 22:10:32 *Molly smiles warmly, kissing his crown* yes, that's your Vati Mar 25 22:11:00 *Amir makes the sounds again Mar 25 22:11:21 * Morgan smiles at him Mar 25 22:11:27 Thats right little lamb Mar 25 22:12:41 *everyone praises the baby excitedly, and Amir grins. Varick is tired first, and chooses Morgan to do his bedtime, so Molly hands Amir over as well* Mar 25 22:13:03 * Morgan takes them both through to Varicks room Mar 25 22:13:26 *Varick gets himself ready before lying down* Mar 25 22:13:32 * HH is now known as Varick Mar 25 22:14:21 * Morgan lays Amir down beside him, stroking Amir's forehead Mar 25 22:14:35 You were so much help this evening Varick... Mar 25 22:15:07 It was funny when he peed everywhere Mar 25 22:15:30 * Varick holds Amir's hand again Mar 25 22:16:44 * Morgan nods Mar 25 22:16:48 Yes, it was Mar 25 22:17:03 * Varick yawns Mar 25 22:17:15 I think he knows that you're Vati Mar 25 22:17:28 * Morgan nods Mar 25 22:17:30 I think so Mar 25 22:17:36 *Amir looks at Morgan when he says it* Mar 25 22:18:11 * Varick smiles, closing his eyes "that's good. I helped you* Mar 25 22:20:16 Yes you did... it means very much to me Mar 25 22:20:31 * Varick nods, smiling Mar 25 22:20:44 Okay Vati. I love you Mar 25 22:23:08 I love you too son Mar 25 22:24:00 * Varick nods, falling asleep. Amir is still awake, watching placidly between Varick and Morgan Mar 25 22:24:18 * Morgan gently strokes the younger boys forehead rhythmically Mar 25 22:24:41 *Amir smiles, watching him* Mar 25 22:25:08 * Morgan whispers 'its time to go to sleep' Mar 25 22:25:31 *Amir smiles* eep Mar 25 22:25:55 * Morgan gently picks him up, taking him out into the study, rocking him, humming quietly Mar 25 22:26:09 *there's only Molly here* Mar 25 22:26:16 * Varick speaks quietly Mar 25 22:26:24 * Varick is now known as Molly Mar 25 22:26:33 He's still awake? Mar 25 22:26:43 * Morgan nods Mar 25 22:26:44 Aye Mar 25 22:26:58 Do you want me to nurse him to sleep? Mar 25 22:28:27 * Morgan looks at the baby Mar 25 22:28:36 I suspect he's not going to settle otherwise Mar 25 22:30:24 * Molly comes to take him, then undoes her dress again. She strokes his hair gently as he feeds Mar 25 22:30:36 Inga and Heinzharold will be back for dinner Mar 25 22:30:53 * Morgan nods Mar 25 22:30:56 Alright Mar 25 22:31:11 I think they wanted a bit of time to talk Mar 25 22:31:41 Talk... thats the euphemism we're using? Mar 25 22:32:26 * Molly shakes her head Mar 25 22:32:48 I expect they're conversing about what Varick said Mar 25 22:33:16 * Morgan sighs Mar 25 22:33:18 Right Mar 25 22:34:02 I'm sure it'll be fine Mar 25 22:35:02 * Morgan nods Mar 25 22:35:12 I hope so Mar 25 22:35:30 * Molly nods Mar 25 22:35:38 These things happen with children Mar 25 22:36:09 What things? Mar 25 22:36:25 Offering breast milk to grownupss Mar 25 22:37:27 * Morgan nods Mar 25 22:37:30 I suppose so Mar 25 22:37:52 He wasn't to know any better Mar 25 22:38:17 I... don't see the issue. Mar 25 22:39:01 It's not the sort of thing we usually share with grownups Mar 25 22:39:54 * Morgan shrugs Mar 25 22:39:56 I suppose not Mar 25 22:40:18 It doesn't really matter Mar 25 22:40:39 No, I don't think so. I think we're close enough for it to not matter Mar 25 22:40:56 * Molly smiles at the baby lovingly "there we are, all asleeep" Mar 25 22:41:50 Well done love Mar 25 22:42:20 * Molly nods, carefully standing and carrying him through to the bedroom Mar 25 22:47:11 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Mar 25 23:04:56 * Molly has quit (Ping Timeout)