**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jun 25 00:00:24 2023 Jun 25 00:00:24 I can't Jun 25 00:01:54 * Morgan sighs Jun 25 00:01:58 Then you leave me no choice Jun 25 00:02:54 Molly wouldn't let you take her Jun 25 00:03:15 For the sake of that little girl, you're dead wrong. Jun 25 00:04:16 It'd be kidnapping Jun 25 00:05:14 If you feel the word of a renowned drunk would carry more weight than that of a duke, you are of course free to try to have me arrested Jun 25 00:05:45 * John stands up Jun 25 00:06:11 I won't let you steal my girl because you don't have one Jun 25 00:07:15 * Morgan gets up off the ground, groaning Jun 25 00:07:20 Then you're going to have to stop me Jun 25 00:08:39 * John tries to run for the house, but trips and falls Jun 25 00:09:34 * Morgan picks him up, holding him at arms length Jun 25 00:11:28 I don't want to hurt you John... but I will. What I want is for you to stick to the promises you made, or I -will- stick to mine, and not a damn soul in this place will stop me. Jun 25 00:12:20 Get your hands off me! Jun 25 00:13:07 Alright. I'm done being reasonable. Jun 25 00:15:24 * John tries to escape again Jun 25 00:15:44 * Morgan grabs him, hurling him away from the house Jun 25 00:17:24 * John stumbles Jun 25 00:17:34 Stop it! Jun 25 00:18:30 No. You're not going anywhere near any of the children in that house Jun 25 00:20:31 That's my damned house Jun 25 00:22:15 No, thats the house of a man with a backbone, who isn't content to be a disgrace to his family, whose late love wouldn't be ashamed of Jun 25 00:22:33 * John tries to shove him Jun 25 00:23:44 Get out of my way Jun 25 00:26:15 * Morgan hits his shoulder with the palm of his hand, hard Jun 25 00:26:31 *he feels Molly's emotions suddenly, distress and anxiety* Jun 25 00:26:39 * John swings for him Jun 25 00:27:24 * Morgan dips his head so Johns fist connects with his crown (that'll hurt immensely)) Jun 25 00:27:30 [what's going on?] Jun 25 00:28:24 * John cries out with the pain Jun 25 00:28:46 [it's... oh god... Varick can see her.] Jun 25 00:29:19 [shit. How bad?] Jun 25 00:31:49 [no, he's... he's not scared... she doesn't look.... she doesn't have blood over her...] Jun 25 00:32:02 [then what's the issue?] Jun 25 00:33:16 [because she is not at rest! Because my late best friend is still here, watching her ass of a husband ruin his life!] Jun 25 00:33:44 * Morgan fixes John in his gaze Jun 25 00:34:01 You're stopping her from resting. Jun 25 00:34:39 She gets enough sleep, I help at night Jun 25 00:34:57 I'm not talking about her. Jun 25 00:35:50 Kathleen's a baby, she's always sleeping Jun 25 00:36:40 Not her, you fucking moron. She died but she's stuck here, watching you ruin your life and neglect her child Jun 25 00:36:55 * John pales Jun 25 00:36:59 No... Jun 25 00:37:03 Yes. Jun 25 00:37:30 She's in heaven! She and my son! You're a fucking liar! Jun 25 00:38:36 Look me in the eye, tell me I'm lying Jun 25 00:39:12 * John doesn't manage to focus well Jun 25 00:40:36 Excuse me. I need to be with Molly right now Jun 25 00:40:42 * Morgan turns, moving toward the house Jun 25 00:41:22 * John follows on, saying nothing Jun 25 00:44:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 25 01:17:52 * John has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jun 25 01:19:16 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 25 01:19:50 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 25 09:03:18 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 25 12:05:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 25 16:25:59 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 25 18:32:13 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 25 18:34:03 * Morgan pushes his way into the house Jun 25 18:35:32 *things in here don't look very tense, but he can see it in Molly's face as she sits with Varick on her lap and Emil at her feet. Meanwhile Helen is still cooking Jun 25 18:36:10 * Morgan goes to Molly, taking her hand Jun 25 18:36:23 [I can't help him. He's too busy being self pitying] Jun 25 18:38:14 * MollyK holds it firmly, nodding Jun 25 18:39:13 *John looks to Molly* Your husband is disrespecting me in my own home Jun 25 18:41:47 * MollyK watches him, clearly unimpressed, but also very upset in her micro expressions "And you are making a scene infront of women and children. If I had known you would be so drunk and unpleasant I would have refused the invitation. I will not subject my sons to your incivility." Jun 25 18:44:26 * Morgan sighs, rolling his shoulders, eliciting a pop Jun 25 18:45:53 H: please, don't leave, I've spent all afternoon cooking Jun 25 18:46:29 *Varick comes to hug Morgan* Jun 25 18:46:57 * Morgan picks him up, cuddling him Jun 25 18:49:57 V: *he whispers* everyone is cross Jun 25 18:50:07 * Morgan nods Jun 25 18:50:11 aye Jun 25 18:50:52 We will stay, providing John can be reasonable Jun 25 18:51:26 J: I will be reasonable if he stops saying Eliza is not in heaven and still here! Jun 25 18:53:44 I will not lie to protect your delicate, inebriated ego. Jun 25 18:54:21 H: what do you mean? Jun 25 18:55:15 She is not at rest. She is stuck here because of his behaviour. Jun 25 18:55:53 H: I don't believe in ghosts Jun 25 18:56:15 V: *he looks at Morgan before rolling his eyes* Jun 25 18:56:15 Good for you Jun 25 18:57:50 H: how do you know she is here? Jun 25 18:58:33 It doesn't matter -how- just that I -do- Jun 25 18:59:57 J: sounds like a cruel lie just to scare me Jun 25 19:00:23 V: My Vati never lies! And she is here! Jun 25 19:04:28 *John looks like he knows better than to get into an argument with a child, so goes to pick up Kathleen. Helen seems to be rushing along. Molly picks up Emil, holding him close* Jun 25 19:06:37 [what do you want me to do?] Jun 25 19:08:22 [We should eat. The children are hungry, and it is late] Jun 25 19:08:54 [very well] Jun 25 19:11:45 *the meal is very tense, and Molly seems glad of the excuse to hold the crying Kathleen and walk around. Varick is distracted, frequently staring off to one side and forgetting to eat. Emil, however, is happily saying "Bah!"and trying to take handfuls of Morgan's food to feed himself Jun 25 19:12:57 * Morgan lets him, frequently reminding Varick to eat Jun 25 19:18:26 * MollyK waits until John has finished before insisting he joins her in the parlour. He seems more burdened but also more sober from eating, and goes with her Jun 25 19:18:30 * MollyK is now known as Helen Jun 25 19:18:52 I shouldn't have invited you all. I should have known he'd be like this Jun 25 19:19:16 That is not your fault, and never will be Jun 25 19:24:22 * Helen nods sadly Jun 25 19:24:48 I've tried everything I can think of. Maybe some survivors just can't be saved Jun 25 19:25:47 Perhaps, though I am... reluctant to agree with that Jun 25 19:27:18 Why? Do you want tea? Jun 25 19:28:31 Please. If anyone was unsalvageable, it was going to be me Jun 25 19:29:58 * Helen makes some, and some warm milk for the two boys Jun 25 19:30:24 I am out of ideas now Jun 25 19:30:59 V: *he drinks the milk quietly, once more watching off to one side* Jun 25 19:31:45 I'm hoping Molly can talk some sense into him Jun 25 19:34:45 They were close once Jun 25 19:34:53 * Morgan nods Jun 25 19:34:57 Yes. Jun 25 19:38:36 V: They were going to get married, but now Mama is married to Vati, and that is good because else Mama wouldn't have me and Emil, and Vati would be all alone with no children Jun 25 19:39:54 * Morgan nods slightly, sipping his tea Jun 25 19:43:19 *he feels the back of his neck prickle. Emil looks in the direction Molly went in before looking at Morgan* Jun 25 19:43:55 * Morgan smiles gently at him Jun 25 19:45:13 E: Bah? Jun 25 19:45:19 Is it? Jun 25 19:45:31 E: *he grins* Bah bah! Jun 25 19:48:41 * Morgan smiles Jun 25 19:48:43 If you say so Jun 25 19:49:23 *Varick sings it to him, and Emil claps as he goes along, looking happy* Jun 25 19:49:37 You wouldn't know they weren't real brothers Jun 25 19:49:47 * Morgan glances at her Jun 25 19:49:51 *Varick stops singing at this* Jun 25 19:49:54 They are real brothers, just not by birth Jun 25 19:50:16 That's not the same though. Real brothers share blood Jun 25 19:51:01 I disagree Jun 25 19:51:04 *Varick carefully stands up. He is very polite when he says* Vati, I'd like to leave now please. Jun 25 19:51:51 * Morgan looks at him for a moment Jun 25 19:52:09 [Varick is... upset or angry, he wants to leave. Are you done?] Jun 25 19:52:43 [uhh yes, I think so] Jun 25 19:52:59 * Morgan nods Jun 25 19:53:02 alright Jun 25 19:53:33 I didn't mean to upset you, Varick. I have some chocolate cake, would you like some before you go? Jun 25 19:53:46 *Varick shakes his head* No thank you. Jun 25 19:54:54 *Molly comes back in* Jun 25 19:55:25 *with Kathleen* Jun 25 19:55:55 M: John has decided to have a nap. I think it is time we go, we have a long ride ahead Jun 25 19:57:48 Varick, get your coat on please Jun 25 19:58:00 * Helen nods, taking Kathleen back Jun 25 19:59:54 *Varick is helped by Molly, and soon they're all going. Molly Thanks Helen for dinner, and wishes her the best. They get into the coach and the driver walks the horses on. Both children are quickly asleep, and it's only the moonlight that comes through the window as they round a bend that reveals the tears in Molly's cheeks to him Jun 25 20:01:20 [Would you like me to go back and beat him?] Jun 25 20:04:10 * Helen is now known as Molly Jun 25 20:04:57 * Molly wipes her eyes, shaking her head Jun 25 20:05:09 [thank you, but no] Jun 25 20:09:18 [what can I do? Jun 25 20:13:32 [nothing,my love. She is trapped here and I cannot help her] Jun 25 20:13:52 [What does she need?] Jun 25 20:15:12 [to know that John can manage without her, and that her daughter is safe] Jun 25 21:29:07 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 25 21:50:47 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 25 21:52:12 [I'm sorry but I don't think thats going to happen] Jun 25 21:53:48 [I know] Jun 25 21:54:46 [I tried to get through to him] Jun 25 21:58:01 [i know , my love. You did what you could] Jun 25 21:58:26 [what do we do? Jun 25 22:00:13 [there's nothing more to do] Jun 25 22:02:18 * Morgan huffs quietly Jun 25 22:04:27 * MollyK watches the sleeping baby in her arms [sometimes we just have to accept the awfulness of things] Jun 25 22:07:48 [He should be told what she needs to be able to rest. Whether or not he's too selfish to do so is out of our hands] Jun 25 22:09:31 [I will write] Jun 25 22:09:50 * Morgan nods slightly Jun 25 22:09:55 [I'm sorry] Jun 25 22:12:42 [it's hurting] Jun 25 22:14:16 [I know. And I can't fix it Jun 25 22:15:51 [I know, my love] Jun 25 22:17:31 * Morgan sighs, pulling her closer Jun 25 22:19:09 * MollyK leans against him, quietly crying against the fabric of his coat Jun 25 22:19:32 * Morgan starts scowling, looking out of the window Jun 25 22:21:07 *the trip takes a little while, by the time they get to the Rose she's fallen asleep too Jun 25 22:22:02 * Morgan gently rouses her, speaking quietly Jun 25 22:22:08 We're at the dock love Jun 25 22:23:41 * MollyK nods, drawing a deep breath Jun 25 22:24:08 Alright... shall I hand Emil out to you? Jun 25 22:24:24 * Morgan nods, getting out of the carriage Jun 25 22:28:17 * MollyK does so before getting out and taking him back so he can carry Varick. Inside she feeds Emil wile he gets Varick ready for bed. Whilst she's finishing up, he bumps into HH in the galley, both getting coffee. It's almost 11. Jun 25 22:28:21 * MollyK is now known as HH Jun 25 22:29:00 Hey man, how was yer night out? Jun 25 22:29:16 * Morgan pulls a face Jun 25 22:29:21 The mans a fucking idiot Jun 25 22:31:02 What's 'e done? Jun 25 22:31:20 Constantly drunk Jun 25 22:33:42 He is mournin', man Jun 25 22:33:51 He has a child Jun 25 22:34:39 * HH nods Jun 25 22:34:48 Neglectin' her? Jun 25 22:35:50 * Morgan nods Jun 25 22:36:09 Gets so drunk pissing himself isn't uncommon... Eliza isn't at rest. Jun 25 22:38:04 Ah fuck! Jun 25 22:38:18 Nothing we can do about it Jun 25 22:40:41 * HH sighs "shit." Jun 25 22:41:08 * Morgan nods Jun 25 22:41:34 We're going to write and tell him what she needs to rest, if he's too selfish to deal with that, it'll be on him come judgement Jun 25 22:41:49 * HH nods Jun 25 22:41:56 What's she need? Jun 25 22:42:16 To know he can manage without her and that her child is safe Jun 25 22:42:31 Damn Jun 25 22:44:58 Yeah. Jun 25 22:46:42 Varick upset? Jun 25 22:47:14 He wasn't until Helen said that he and Emil are as close as -real- brothers Jun 25 22:48:44 Fucks sake. Jun 25 22:50:07 * Morgan nods Jun 25 22:51:05 yeah Jun 25 22:54:03 Poor kid Jun 25 22:54:17 * Morgan nods Jun 25 22:54:22 I know. I can't fix it. Jun 25 22:55:07 Tell him that blood don't make you brothers, life does. Look a' me an' you Jun 25 22:55:29 * Morgan smiles slightly Jun 25 22:55:44 I'm not particularly worried about Varick. Jun 25 22:58:53 No? Whysat? Jun 25 22:59:14 He seemed... offended or angry rather than upset Jun 25 23:00:08 What'd he do? Jun 25 23:00:28 He got up, very politely said he'd like to leave now please. Even turned down chocolate cake Jun 25 23:02:48 * HH chuckles Jun 25 23:03:02 Gotta admit, man, that's pretty sharp Jun 25 23:03:38 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:03:43 yeah Jun 25 23:05:06 Must be mad to turn down chocolate cake Jun 25 23:05:21 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:05:24 Thats what I figured Jun 25 23:06:53 He upset about Eliza? Jun 25 23:07:48 Doesn't -seem- to be. Molly is devastated Jun 25 23:10:03 * HH nods "unnerstandable" Jun 25 23:11:40 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:11:43 Aye, completely Jun 25 23:12:10 Whatcha gon' do? Jun 25 23:12:54 Nothing I can do Jun 25 23:13:56 Need me to send Inga to her, or you got this? Jun 25 23:14:47 I think she might well benefit from Inga's gentle touch Jun 25 23:15:56 * HH nods Jun 25 23:16:06 Alright, will send her down Jun 25 23:16:17 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:16:18 Thanks man Jun 25 23:19:20 * HH pats his shoulder before going Jun 25 23:20:13 * Morgan sighs before taking the coffee back to his cabin Jun 25 23:21:37 * HH is now known as Molly Jun 25 23:21:59 * Molly is sat in the window seat, staring out into the darkness Jun 25 23:22:34 * Morgan puts a cup down near her Jun 25 23:23:57 * Molly smiles slightly Jun 25 23:24:00 Thanks Jun 25 23:24:30 * Morgan nods, moving to pour himself a large scotch Jun 25 23:27:01 * Molly watches from the window Jun 25 23:27:19 It's so wrong... after what she went through before she died... Jun 25 23:27:34 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:27:37 Yes, it is Jun 25 23:29:22 And I... I can't do anything... Jun 25 23:29:56 Its not in our hands Jun 25 23:32:37 Well it should be! Jun 25 23:33:28 Perhaps Jun 25 23:34:09 Everything else we have to do, surely we should be given help with things like this! Jun 25 23:34:37 You'd think so Jun 25 23:37:21 * Molly nods Jun 25 23:37:42 What good is it when I can heal the body but the mind evades me? Jun 25 23:39:08 Ask Betuana. Ask Sorgi. Ask me. Ask Gottlieb. Ask Edward. Ask Elsie. Ask James. Ask Thomas. Jun 25 23:41:05 * Molly sighs, tears spilling Jun 25 23:41:13 It's not enough tonight Jun 25 23:41:32 * Morgan nods, standing still and staring at his drink Jun 25 23:43:39 *there's a knock at the door* Jun 25 23:44:00 * Morgan moves, going to open it Jun 25 23:45:28 *Inga is waiting* Jun 25 23:45:57 * Morgan moves out of the way Jun 25 23:48:48 * Molly looks up Jun 25 23:49:17 I: Oh Molly! Heinzharold told me... *she comes over to hug Molly* Jun 25 23:49:44 * Morgan quietly leaves the room, going up on deck with his drink Jun 25 23:50:01 * Molly is now known as Claudia Jun 25 23:50:12 * Claudia is up there Jun 25 23:50:29 Evening Jun 25 23:50:35 hey Jun 25 23:50:46 You okay? Jun 25 23:50:55 fine Jun 25 23:51:51 * Claudia shrugs a little "all ready to get off in the morning? Jun 25 23:52:20 * Morgan glances at her Jun 25 23:52:30 Sorry. I'm not fine. I shouldn't have said I was Jun 25 23:52:51 I know, I saw Heinzharold already Jun 25 23:53:59 * Morgan nods Jun 25 23:54:04 Molly's really suffering Jun 25 23:55:20 So why are you up here? Jun 25 23:56:08 Because my help is not enough. She's got Inga Jun 25 23:56:26 * Claudia nods Jun 25 23:57:21 Considered running him through and fixing it that way? Jun 25 23:57:57 Yes. I don't think it'd solve the issue with Eliza Jun 25 23:58:08 Why? Jun 25 23:58:49 Because she needs to know he'll manage without her and her daughter is safe. Neither is true if I kill him Jun 25 23:59:17 Must be other family members? Jun 25 23:59:47 His father would not relinquish custody of her, and he is an insufferable ass