**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Jul 11 00:00:28 2023 Jul 11 00:00:28 ummmm... no. Jul 11 00:01:28 Only logical solution Jul 11 00:05:08 Aye, mayebe Jul 11 00:06:10 * HH nods, patting his arm before going to sit beside Inga, putting an arm along the couch behind her and kissing her cheek Jul 11 00:08:24 * Morgan sighs, going to sit with Molly Jul 11 00:09:22 [what's wrong, my love? You are feeling uncomfortable about what we did?] Jul 11 00:18:52 [no, love. Just thinking about the future] Jul 11 00:19:27 [alright, liebling] Jul 11 00:35:19 * HH has quit (Ping Timeout) Jul 11 00:43:55 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 11 10:14:14 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 11 11:42:32 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 11 12:25:20 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 11 13:12:08 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 11 14:59:39 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 11 16:55:38 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 11 17:49:45 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 11 17:51:13 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 11 17:54:44 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 11 19:54:52 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 11 19:57:04 *the evening is nice, chatting about the next few stops, the children, Elsie and James getting married. The women continue to make things throughout, only packing up when they say good night and Molly goes to dream feed. She appears in the bedroom shortly after, sighing* he's fine, but uninterested, and I don't want to fully wake him Jul 11 19:57:42 You think he is ill? Jul 11 19:57:59 No, my love, just full Jul 11 19:59:05 * Morgan nods Jul 11 19:59:36 And because he is, so am I! Jul 11 20:00:11 * Morgan laughs Jul 11 20:00:40 unfortunate Jul 11 20:00:48 * MollyK nods Jul 11 20:01:15 I'll need to express, but feel free to retire to bed, my love Jul 11 20:02:13 I'll wait love Jul 11 20:02:53 * MollyK nods, finding the bottle and getting comfortable with it on the couch, making it look very easy Jul 11 20:03:03 We've gotten out of the habit of this... Jul 11 20:03:11 * Morgan nods Jul 11 20:03:17 Why is that Jul 11 20:05:09 You were so busy with sailing, and my supply has settled to match his routine, so I'm rarely overflowing now Jul 11 20:05:30 * Morgan nods Jul 11 20:05:37 I can get busier... Jul 11 20:05:53 * MollyK smiles Jul 11 20:06:04 I'm managing with the bottle, don't worry Jul 11 20:06:39 * Morgan nods Jul 11 20:06:40 alright Jul 11 20:07:11 Unless you were wanting to help...? Jul 11 20:07:52 It rather looks like you've got it handled love Jul 11 20:08:47 * MollyK sighs softly "Alright, my love, whatever you wish" Jul 11 20:09:27 Why do you sigh? Jul 11 20:11:10 I cannot tell what you want or don't want, what you are perhaps being reserved about, or just aren't interested. It's frustrating Jul 11 20:11:46 Love, I am spent. You saw to that. Jul 11 20:12:07 * MollyK nods, smiling Jul 11 20:12:16 Another night, perhaps? Jul 11 20:12:47 Perhaps, yes Jul 11 20:14:18 * MollyK nods Jul 11 20:15:00 What did you need Elsie for? Jul 11 20:15:44 I wasn't fulsome in expressing my pleasure at being asked to give her away. I wanted to explain myself and reassure her it was not a reflection of a desire not to Jul 11 20:16:43 * MollyK nods, smiling "was she happy?" Jul 11 20:17:50 * Morgan nods Jul 11 20:18:06 She reassured me she didn't think any such thing, just thought I am reserved Jul 11 20:19:42 * MollyK nods Jul 11 20:19:47 She isn't wrong Jul 11 20:20:07 No, that is true Jul 11 20:24:06 * MollyK nods Jul 11 20:24:25 It will be a nice little wedding I think Jul 11 20:24:59 * Morgan nods Jul 11 20:25:04 I've got to wear breeches Jul 11 20:27:15 * MollyK smiles Jul 11 20:27:22 Oh no, how awful! Jul 11 20:28:26 It occurred to me that wearing my uniform to a Vaticine wedding would be... ill advised Jul 11 20:29:03 * MollyK nods Jul 11 20:29:14 I'd enjoy it though Jul 11 20:29:37 I'll do that for Zench's wedding... Jul 11 20:32:03 * MollyK smiles Jul 11 20:32:17 I'll look forward to helping you in and out of it Jul 11 20:32:48 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Jul 11 20:35:23 * MollyK finishes with both sides before the cat jumps up into her lap, purring. She smiles Jul 11 20:35:35 Mmhmm, I know what you're after! Jul 11 20:35:55 opportunist Jul 11 20:36:49 * MollyK nods, stroking the cat Jul 11 20:37:04 Waste not want not, hmm? Jul 11 20:37:32 * Morgan nods Jul 11 20:37:35 I suppose so Jul 11 20:40:19 * MollyK nods, doing up her dress before pouring it into the cat's bowl as he purrs and rubs against her legs Jul 11 20:40:32 He isn't very interested in me the rest of the time! Jul 11 20:41:45 Food or milk tends to get his attention Jul 11 20:42:52 * MollyK nods Jul 11 20:42:59 I am ready for bed, my love Jul 11 20:44:45 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink and getting up Jul 11 20:44:47 Come on then Jul 11 20:45:53 * MollyK goes on through, getting ready for bed before getting in Jul 11 20:46:48 * Morgan gets undressed, climbing into bed Jul 11 20:52:31 * MollyK smiles, kissing his cheek Jul 11 20:52:41 This is the best part of the day? Jul 11 20:53:04 Yes and no Jul 11 20:59:40 Both? Jul 11 20:59:46 * Morgan nods Jul 11 20:59:56 I'm always... on edge about what I may face Jul 11 21:01:59 * MollyK nods sadly Jul 11 21:02:15 Hopefully nothing too bad tonight Jul 11 21:02:23 * Morgan nods Jul 11 21:02:29 God I hope not Jul 11 21:04:44 * MollyK nods Jul 11 21:05:11 You could use some of the tobacco? Jul 11 21:06:02 We both know it doesn't affect the dreams Jul 11 21:07:49 But it does relax you before sleep Jul 11 21:08:26 * Morgan shrugs Jul 11 21:08:28 I'm alright Jul 11 21:09:47 * MollyK nods, tucking under his chin Jul 11 21:09:59 Alright, my love. Shall I sing? Jul 11 21:10:05 * Morgan nods Jul 11 21:10:06 please Jul 11 21:12:16 * MollyK does so, and he's soon asleep Jul 11 21:14:25 *He dreams of tutoring her again. After having yesterday told her he was Eisen and his wife and daughter had died, and her hugging him, her late arrival is a little concerning. He's in the dining room waiting. It at least looks sunnier than yesterday Jul 11 21:14:54 * Morgan makes himself some coffee, waiting near a window Jul 11 21:16:30 * MollyK is now known as Catherine Jul 11 21:20:58 What are you doing, Morgan? Jul 11 21:21:10 Waiting, my lady. Jul 11 21:25:00 Oh yes, Molly, of course. How are you getting on? Jul 11 21:25:29 She is... grasping the realities of her situation. She is also late. Jul 11 21:25:59 Fashionably late, or late late? Jul 11 21:26:25 Late late. Jul 11 21:29:57 And you are worried about her, as a friend? Jul 11 21:31:36 * Morgan glances at her Jul 11 21:31:45 I don't have friends. I am concerned for her safety Jul 11 21:33:49 * Catherine shrugs "Shall I send someone?" Jul 11 21:34:11 If its all the same to you, I'll go Jul 11 21:35:53 * Catherine nods Jul 11 21:36:03 I don't need you here Jul 11 21:48:59 * Morgan nods, putting his coffee in the kitchen and gathering his coat before heading to the stable Jul 11 21:50:53 *there's no sign of her anywhere along the route through the village and down to the farm he knows her Father owns* Jul 11 21:51:56 * Morgan dismounts when he gets there, tying the horse to the fence before banging on the door Jul 11 21:53:29 *it's opened by a woman in an apron, with a strong Eisen accent* Jul 11 21:53:34 * Catherine is now known as woman Jul 11 21:54:06 Gut Afternoon. How kann I help you? Jul 11 21:54:26 I have been tutoring Lady Rosenkrantz. She has not arrived. Jul 11 21:56:09 * woman rolls her eyes, muttering "schwieriges Madchen", meaning 'difficult girl' Jul 11 21:56:46 She ist in der hayloft. Jul 11 21:57:18 * Morgan nods, turning away before speaking over his shoulder Jul 11 21:57:42 It is unseemly to call a lady a difficult girl. It is not your place to say so, particularly in front of visitors. Jul 11 21:58:15 * woman just huffs, throwing her hands in the air before going in and closing the door Jul 11 21:58:49 * Morgan mutters, heading for the hayloft Jul 11 21:59:11 * woman is now known as Molly Jul 11 21:59:34 *he can hear the crying before he's even half way up the ladder* Jul 11 22:01:09 Lady Rosenkrantz... Jul 11 22:01:32 * Molly sniffles, sounding very hoarse Jul 11 22:01:38 M-... Morgan?! Jul 11 22:02:00 Aye Jul 11 22:02:56 Come up... Jul 11 22:03:02 * Morgan does so Jul 11 22:04:18 * Molly is sat in a little nook at the far end, eyes red, and looking completely miserable, wrapped in a blanket. She uses a corner to wipe her eyes Jul 11 22:04:52 What are you doing here? *even her unhappiness doesn't lessen that immediate jolt of attraction* Jul 11 22:05:02 * Morgan frowns Jul 11 22:05:13 You did not arrive for your lesson Jul 11 22:06:38 * Molly shakes her head Jul 11 22:06:45 There is no point... Jul 11 22:07:08 Because... Jul 11 22:08:43 * Molly swallows hard, watching him as more tears fall Jul 11 22:08:57 They're taking me tomorrow morning on the first tide Jul 11 22:09:30 That was not the agreement Jul 11 22:09:50 * Molly shrugs Jul 11 22:10:30 They've found me a husband. It's all agreed. I'm just goods and services being sent to my buyers Jul 11 22:10:42 * Molly pulls the blanket tighter Jul 11 22:10:47 Who is it? Jul 11 22:12:10 Some younger son of a Graf in the middle of nowhere. He's politically savvy, and my "exuberance" will be contained somewhere rustic where I cannot be anyone's problem Jul 11 22:12:22 You get a name? Jul 11 22:12:52 Kerzig? Jul 11 22:17:34 Did they tell you the name of the Grafdom? Jul 11 22:18:02 Ummm... Sud something... Sudlackingberg? Jul 11 22:18:30 I see. Who has made this arrangement? Jul 11 22:19:09 His Father and my Uncle Jul 11 22:19:24 I see. Jul 11 22:20:45 * Molly nods "They will have the banns read in two days, and then for the weeks after. Then I will be there and wed" she wraps her arms around her knees Jul 11 22:21:29 Sudlachenberg is a nice place Jul 11 22:23:12 I will see nothing but the canopy of my bed and then the rooms of my confinement if they have their own way! They have sold and bought me of the promise I am as fertile as my mother Jul 11 22:24:15 No... the Graf there, he is a fair man... mostly. Jul 11 22:24:31 * Molly sobs Jul 11 22:25:08 I don't want to go! I don't want to be bought for a man I don't know Jul 11 22:25:36 * Morgan nods Jul 11 22:25:52 That is, sadly, the way of things for someone of your station Jul 11 22:26:34 Well I hate it! I hate all of it! Jul 11 22:27:14 * Morgan nods Jul 11 22:27:19 No doubt Jul 11 22:28:13 * Molly watches him a very long moment, her mind obviously working Jul 11 22:28:34 Maybe you have the right of it... Jul 11 22:28:55 This is no life for a lady Jul 11 22:29:03 They cannot make me marry him if they cannot find me. Jul 11 22:30:10 Two noble families looking for you is a damn sight different to my family looking for me, particularly given my... lets say skillset Jul 11 22:30:56 * Molly looks at him, chin tilting up Jul 11 22:31:03 I am smart. Jul 11 22:31:49 I have no doubt. But the resources the Koertigs have available to them, along with whatever the Rosenkrantz can muster... I'm not sure even -I- could avoid them Jul 11 22:32:40 Maybe I'll go somewhere far away, somewhere they'd never look Jul 11 22:33:12 There would be no place they would not look. You ever heard of Numa? Jul 11 22:33:26 * Molly nods Jul 11 22:33:31 I have Jul 11 22:34:44 My family have looked as afar afield as Numa for me... imagine how far a Graf and Freiarr would go to find the Graf's sons bride to be. Jul 11 22:35:24 Then I will keep moving Jul 11 22:35:38 * Morgan sighs exasperatedly Jul 11 22:35:44 It won't -work- Jul 11 22:35:53 * Molly looks at him Jul 11 22:36:16 I can't do it! I can't marry a man I don't know! A man I don't love! Jul 11 22:36:35 Where is your uncle? Jul 11 22:37:37 At the port, I think... Jul 11 22:37:57 * Morgan nods Jul 11 22:38:02 I will speak with him Jul 11 22:38:30 * Molly shakes her head "then they will be suspicious" Jul 11 22:38:37 Of? Jul 11 22:38:50 That I might run away Jul 11 22:39:01 You will not. Jul 11 22:39:16 * Molly looks cross, but also scared Jul 11 22:39:37 You will tell me what to do too?! Jul 11 22:40:06 Do I know more about Eisen than you? Jul 11 22:41:11 Yes, but I can't stand for you to be like every other man! Jul 11 22:41:52 * Morgan shrugs Jul 11 22:42:19 I'm not. I cannot help you if you are going to be difficult with me and try to run away Jul 11 22:42:40 * Molly watches him, shaking her head despondently Jul 11 22:43:09 No one can help me. No one can be dragged into this, especially not you when you are hiding Jul 11 22:43:34 If you are determined to be obstinate, I cannot help you. Jul 11 22:44:08 * Molly just leans against him, sobbing Jul 11 22:46:03 * Morgan sighs, putting his arms around her Jul 11 22:46:43 This is all so wrong! Why has all this happened to me?! Jul 11 22:47:12 It is how it is when your blood is of a noble line Jul 11 22:47:41 Maybe the only option is for me to no longer have it... Jul 11 22:47:55 Meaning? Jul 11 22:48:13 If I am gone, I cannot be found Jul 11 22:49:20 You will not let this drive you to that Jul 11 22:49:43 Won't I? They won't ever stop. I am too useful. Jul 11 22:50:26 Yes, you are. You don't want children? Jul 11 22:50:38 * Molly shrugs Jul 11 22:50:44 I don't know Jul 11 22:52:08 Regardless of your feelings for your husband... children will change you. Jul 11 22:53:26 And have them sold to the most suitable noble willing to buy them? Have my daughters treated like this, and buy unwilling brides for me sons? It disgusts me. This whole life disgusts me. Jul 11 22:54:00 * Morgan nods Jul 11 22:54:42 * Molly moves her head so she can look at him, speaking softly Jul 11 22:54:51 How does anyone bear this?! Jul 11 22:55:03 * Morgan shrugs Jul 11 22:55:07 I'm not the person to ask Jul 11 22:55:31 You're the only one who cares for me Jul 11 22:56:21 Thats not true... your uncle does, but he is charged with securing your future and the future of your people Jul 11 22:57:00 They care about Lady Rosenkrantz. No one cares for -me- Jul 11 22:57:24 I'm sure that isn't true. Jul 11 22:58:16 * Molly shrugs "I am sure it is" Jul 11 22:59:00 A sound political marriage helps ensure -your- future and safety Jul 11 22:59:31 And the destruction of my spirit, the exploitation of my body Jul 11 23:00:31 * Morgan sighs Jul 11 23:00:47 Come on, we're going to talk to your uncle. I can buy you a little time maybe Jul 11 23:01:02 * Molly shakes her head Jul 11 23:01:23 No, you're right. I may as well give in to my fate Jul 11 23:01:46 Oh for Petes sake. For -once- will you do as I say? Jul 11 23:03:00 I will not drag you into this. I care too much to allow it. You should go back to Lady Torrington's, and forget about me Jul 11 23:04:07 Bit late now. Come on, I'm used to bossing nobility about Jul 11 23:04:23 * Molly shakes her head "no, thank you." Jul 11 23:04:59 Decisions been made, its happening with or without you Jul 11 23:05:17 * Molly pulls away Jul 11 23:05:35 Of course. Why would it be any different? Jul 11 23:06:11 * Morgan stares at her for a moment Jul 11 23:07:07 * Molly watches him, obviously trying to keep in check a wealth of emotion Jul 11 23:08:43 Right. You are being petty with me. You don't want to marry this man, I will make that happen. -That- is -my- choice about -my- circumstance and -my- future. After your statements about not allowing anyone to dictate -your- future, don't you -dare- try to tell me what to do with mine. Jul 11 23:09:47 * Molly moves suddenly, kissing him before immediately pulling back, looking shocked "shit!" Jul 11 23:10:47 That was not the reaction I expected Jul 11 23:11:26 * Molly covers her face with her hands Jul 11 23:11:33 God, I'm so sorry Jul 11 23:12:30 Would you care to explain? Jul 11 23:12:53 * Molly doesn't uncover her eyes Jul 11 23:13:24 I just... I got overwhelmed Jul 11 23:14:10 * Morgan nods Jul 11 23:14:12 alright Jul 11 23:14:26 It's stupid... Jul 11 23:15:08 What? Jul 11 23:15:33 I'm... sorry, it's so embarrassing Jul 11 23:16:02 Its alright Jul 11 23:17:06 I just... I shouldn't have done that, sorry Jul 11 23:18:14 Don't worry about it Jul 11 23:19:00 * Molly nods, gently uncovering her face "it's just a silly crush, it's not why I don't want to marry this Lord" Jul 11 23:20:22 * Morgan nods Jul 11 23:20:29 I'm sure it isn't Jul 11 23:20:37 * Molly nods Jul 11 23:21:40 All that happens is a delay, I will still have to marry him Jul 11 23:22:38 No... I don't think so Jul 11 23:22:59 Then I have to marry someone else Jul 11 23:23:31 Maybe someone you like will come along Jul 11 23:24:19 Is that what happened to you? Jul 11 23:25:20 Someone came along? Jul 11 23:25:28 * Molly nods Jul 11 23:27:38 * Morgan shrugs Jul 11 23:27:40 Something like that Jul 11 23:28:39 * Molly nods "You will only speak to my uncle, and then go back to your secret life at Lady Torringtons." Jul 11 23:29:12 That is the plan Jul 11 23:29:32 * Molly nods Jul 11 23:30:04 Then I will say goodbye to you now. I am grateful for all the time you spent helping me Jul 11 23:30:52 You will be continuing your lessons, to which you are late. We can talk on the way to see your uncle. Jul 11 23:32:01 No, not now you know I have a crush on you. It is too awkward Jul 11 23:33:16 Just, please, do as I ask Jul 11 23:33:45 You will try to forget it? Jul 11 23:33:56 It is what it is Jul 11 23:34:09 * Molly nods Jul 11 23:34:28 Alright Jul 11 23:36:29 * Morgan nods Jul 11 23:36:36 Come on then, lets get a move on Jul 11 23:36:56 * Molly sighs, giving up and getting up Jul 11 23:38:13 Alright Jul 11 23:39:01 * Morgan waits for her to go down the ladder before dropping down after her Jul 11 23:39:25 Where is your horse? Jul 11 23:40:02 Tied to the fence Jul 11 23:40:19 Can we manage with one? Jul 11 23:40:35 Its unseemly for a lady to ride that close with a servant Jul 11 23:40:43 I don't care Jul 11 23:41:30 You need to start caring Jul 11 23:42:21 * Molly shrugs, striding off to her her horse, leaving him alone Jul 11 23:43:24 * Morgan unties his horse, hauling himself into the saddle Jul 11 23:43:53 * Molly soon rides past him at full speed Jul 11 23:44:43 * Morgan sighs, setting off after her Jul 11 23:45:25 *it seems impossible to catch up with her* Jul 11 23:46:23 * Morgan stays on her trail Jul 11 23:47:14 *She takes He Jul 11 23:47:56 *she takes him right to a ship, but stays mounted* this one. Jul 11 23:48:37 * Morgan nods, dismounting Jul 11 23:48:39 Come along then Jul 11 23:49:03 * Molly looks to be weighing her options Jul 11 23:50:14 Run and I can't help you Jul 11 23:52:35 * Molly shrugs, but still gets down Jul 11 23:53:33 *Joseff Rosenkrantz sees them, and exchanges a brief word with the man who looks like he might be the Captain* Jul 11 23:54:11 * Morgan watches them before looking at the ship Jul 11 23:58:00 *she's called the Ebony Forest, and her Captain calls permission to board* Jul 11 23:58:20 * Morgan climbs the plank, touching the horseshoe at the top Jul 11 23:58:41 * Molly follows on Jul 11 23:58:48 * Molly is now known as Rosenkrantz Jul 11 23:59:26 Master Hockridge, this is unexpected Jul 11 23:59:53 * Morgan nods