**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jul 16 17:29:53 2023 Jul 16 17:29:53 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jul 16 18:34:48 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 16 18:38:01 * Morgan sighs, laying back in the hammock and kicking the wall to get it moving Jul 16 18:38:59 *she's not back even an hour later, time in which the ship will be being prepared for sailing* Jul 16 18:39:19 * Morgan sighs, going up on deck Jul 16 18:42:35 *the crew are preparing, the Captain looking less than pleased* Jul 16 18:43:13 Does the Freiarr know she has not returned? Jul 16 18:44:26 * MollyK is now known as Captain Jul 16 18:44:34 They've gone looking for her Jul 16 18:46:23 Any idea where? Jul 16 18:49:49 Back to the farmhouse, to the shops Jul 16 18:50:03 * Morgan nods Jul 16 18:50:20 I suppose there's not much I can do then... Jul 16 18:52:42 Do you know where she might have gone? We don't want to miss the tidy for some silly whim Jul 16 18:52:57 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 18:53:07 I know where she'd be if she went to the farmhouse but thats about it Jul 16 18:55:29 * Captain sighs "would she have gone in a tavern for a last drink for the road?" Jul 16 18:55:50 She did say she was going to get some whiskey... I'll go check Jul 16 18:57:21 * Morgan heads off to find the tavern Jul 16 18:58:03 *The tavern is called the Hammer And Tongs, but it must be a recent rename as he recalls is being called the Red Stag* Jul 16 18:58:17 * Morgan makes his way inside Jul 16 19:00:00 *There are two men yelling at each other, and Molly in the middle trying to calm it down. The friends of both men are gathered around, and Morgan arrives just in time to hear one man smash a bottle* Jul 16 19:01:00 * Morgan clears his throat loudly Jul 16 19:04:38 *A few people turn, but most are busy watching when the man goes to stab the broken glass into the other man but Molly steps in the way instinctively. The crowd seems to all want to move back and distance themselves from it. Jul 16 19:05:23 * Morgan grabs at the mans throat Jul 16 19:06:50 *The man looks scared* That wasn' supposed to happen! She got in the way! Jul 16 19:06:55 * Captain is now known as Molly Jul 16 19:07:11 * Morgan hurls the man to the ground, moving to Molly Jul 16 19:08:15 * Molly is helped to the floor. There's a lot of blood around the protruding glass. She looks down at it Jul 16 19:08:28 Oh... I don't think that's very good... Jul 16 19:08:39 * Morgan kneels with her Jul 16 19:08:46 No... someone get me a medic, right now Jul 16 19:09:37 *The people scatter, several leaving the tavern. The man looks to be in shock, his friends getting him a drink* Jul 16 19:09:55 * Molly sighs Jul 16 19:10:08 Be careful what one wishes for, hmm? Jul 16 19:10:25 I've seen worse... Jul 16 19:10:39 * Molly smiles a little Jul 16 19:10:45 In anyone who lived? Jul 16 19:11:39 well... no, but thats generally because I followed it up with another blow... Jul 16 19:12:52 * Molly smiles, wincing Jul 16 19:13:19 Can you tell them I wasn't in too much pain? Jul 16 19:13:41 just... hold on, we'll get you a medic Jul 16 19:14:29 *they wait. People stand around concerned, but no one seems to know what to do* Jul 16 19:14:42 I uh... would you hold my hand? Jul 16 19:14:53 * Morgan nods, taking it as he looks round Jul 16 19:14:58 Someones gone to fetch a medic, yes? Jul 16 19:15:08 * Molly holds on tight Jul 16 19:15:46 *people assure him they have* Jul 16 19:15:54 What will you do now? Jul 16 19:16:06 I don't know Jul 16 19:18:06 * Molly nods. The blood is really soaking her dress now, the cotton sopping with it. Even if someone could stitch it, he knows enough from the academy and battlefields to know she's likely to have massive internal bleeding too Jul 16 19:18:33 * Morgan moves so he is sat with her, supporting her Jul 16 19:18:39 You should go home, see your family... Jul 16 19:18:57 I don't know... maybe Jul 16 19:19:22 * Molly nods, relaxing against him Jul 16 19:20:02 Funny how trivial it all seems in these moments, the anger and resistance we have to things... Jul 16 19:20:27 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:20:51 Aye. Jul 16 19:21:11 You should speak to your brother, maybe you can make him a better man Jul 16 19:21:34 That is unlikely Jul 16 19:21:58 So is someone falling in love with a man so closed off... Jul 16 19:22:25 Its just a crush... you'll get over it Jul 16 19:22:44 * Molly laughs Jul 16 19:22:52 In a minute or two, yes Jul 16 19:23:49 I'll get you home Jul 16 19:25:20 * Molly nods slowly "send my love and apologies, please" Jul 16 19:25:51 You don't need to apologise for anything Jul 16 19:26:20 * Molly nods "thank you for everything" Jul 16 19:26:30 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:26:33 I enjoyed spending time with you Jul 16 19:30:00 * Molly smiles sleepily "I managed to make you smile a little. That's enough" Jul 16 19:31:06 * Morgan nods Jul 16 19:31:08 You did Jul 16 19:31:59 * Molly nods, nestling against him a little, eyes closed "try to find reasons to smile, for me?" Jul 16 19:32:20 I'll try Jul 16 19:35:56 * Molly nods a little, but doesn't say anything else. People watch with a mix of sympathy, discomfort, and wariness Jul 16 19:36:18 *A woman asks* Shall I go for a different medic? Jul 16 19:36:59 * Morgan gently feels for a pulse Jul 16 19:37:23 *It's still there but weak* Jul 16 19:38:15 * Morgan nods, but doesn't look hopefuly Jul 16 19:40:18 *the woman goes. He has no idea which medic that arrives, but the older man has a lot of authority, and immediately comes to them, looking her over* dr: is this your wife? Fiancée? Jul 16 19:40:31 Fiancee Jul 16 19:45:06 *he checks her pulse too, frowning* dr: She's determined, I'll give her that... *he takes a scalpel out and starts cutting away her dress, the situation desperate enough that it's called for. The tavern staff encourage people away, so they don't see the soft skin he does* Jul 16 19:46:01 * Morgan talks quietly to her the whole time Jul 16 19:49:16 *the doctor pulls the glass out, and suddenly he feels a bizarre prickling on the back of his neck* Jul 16 19:49:39 * Morgan rubs at it absently Jul 16 19:51:36 * Molly suddenly takes a deep breath like emerging from water Jul 16 19:54:02 * Morgan looks at her, shocked Jul 16 19:55:23 * Molly is regaining her colour Jul 16 19:55:33 *The doctor looks alarmed, muttering* what sort of sorcery is this?! Jul 16 19:58:22 What? -You- did it Jul 16 20:00:32 *the doctor shakes his head, pushing the fabric further apart* look at this!! Jul 16 20:00:47 * Morgan looks Jul 16 20:02:08 *though bloody, her skin is completely smooth and unbroken* Jul 16 20:02:26 * Morgan glances round to see who's paying attention Jul 16 20:04:44 *A few people are casually looking, but no one has picked up on the drama yet. Unsure how he knows it, he suddenly thinks "she's going to faint soon, like usual"* Jul 16 20:05:03 * Morgan looks at the medic Jul 16 20:05:15 Clearly your hands are guided by Theus... I'd best get her home Jul 16 20:06:46 *Doctor shakes his head in disbelief* I didn't... yes, best get her away Jul 16 20:07:53 * Morgan nods, getting up and lifting her Jul 16 20:10:40 * Molly looks a bit dazed Jul 16 20:10:49 What is happening?! Jul 16 20:11:07 I've no idea, I need to get you to the ship Jul 16 20:11:55 * Molly nods "my head is swimming" Jul 16 20:12:20 Thats the -least- surprising thing in all this Jul 16 20:13:56 * Molly nods. People start to follow him out of the tavern, curious Jul 16 20:14:17 * Morgan says loudly that the doctor is a miracle worker, picking up his pace Jul 16 20:17:43 *they're almost on board when she faints. He feels a sense of urgency to get her somewhere private, but can't place it* Jul 16 20:18:41 * Morgan increases his pace, immediately heading for his cabin Jul 16 20:20:19 *she's still out cold when he gets there* Jul 16 20:21:52 * Morgan closes the door, gently putting her in his hammock before leaning back against the door Jul 16 20:22:47 *there's a knock on the door* Jul 16 20:23:08 * Molly is now known as Joseff Jul 16 20:23:17 Morgan?! Is she alright? Jul 16 20:23:44 * Morgan opens the door a little, moving outside and closing it behind him Jul 16 20:24:11 There was an incident it seems. She's... alright... but she's fainted. Best let her sleep Jul 16 20:27:25 * Joseff looks relieved "there was gossip that she was dying. I am a doctor, send for me if anything changes, I will return in a half hour." Jul 16 20:27:58 * Morgan nods Jul 16 20:28:01 understood Jul 16 20:28:59 * Joseff goes Jul 16 20:29:17 * Morgan goes back into the cabin, barring the door Jul 16 20:29:35 * Joseff is now known as Molly Jul 16 20:29:42 * Molly is still unconscious Jul 16 20:31:44 * Morgan watches her, waiting Jul 16 20:35:57 * Molly stirs. The attraction he felt before seems to be multiplied ten fold. Her beauty seems almost otherworldly, her partly bared body being bloodied isn't off putting as it ought to be Jul 16 20:36:13 * Morgan frowns hard Jul 16 20:36:30 * Molly blinks Jul 16 20:36:36 Where am I? Jul 16 20:36:42 On the ship Jul 16 20:40:28 * Molly nods, touching her body where the wound was. Her hand on her bare skin affects him strongly Jul 16 20:40:37 I'm fine... Jul 16 20:40:41 * Morgan nods Jul 16 20:40:43 yes... Jul 16 20:43:17 * Molly looks to him, chewing her lip Jul 16 20:43:30 I don't understand how Jul 16 20:44:50 I... I've seen healers work before... but... the medic, he was just a doctor, nothing more Jul 16 20:46:22 * Molly looks concerned Jul 16 20:46:32 Have I died? Jul 16 20:47:37 You think the afterlife is a small cabin on a ship you didn't want to get on? Jul 16 20:49:29 * Molly shrugs, smiling "maybe I was a very bad girl?" Jul 16 20:50:16 I don't understand any of this Jul 16 20:52:29 * Molly nods, stretching, which doesn't help him at all, especially as the dress almost reveals her breasts Jul 16 20:52:53 Me either. I think I was almost gone... Jul 16 20:53:27 Yes, you were... cover yourself, please Jul 16 20:56:13 * Molly looks, pulling the fabric Jul 16 20:56:19 Sorry Jul 16 20:57:00 * Morgan nods Jul 16 20:57:22 * Molly tries to get out of the hammock Jul 16 20:58:30 I should go and wash *the suggestion of this only makes this attraction worse* Jul 16 20:58:48 I... I think we'd best decide our course of action first Jul 16 20:59:39 * Molly thinks about it Jul 16 20:59:45 Oh... yes... Jul 16 21:00:08 I think it would be a mistake to allow anyone to know the truth Jul 16 21:01:07 * Molly nods "but what -is- the truth? What really happened to me?!" Jul 16 21:01:20 I have no idea. Jul 16 21:03:03 * Molly sighs Jul 16 21:03:19 I don't know what to do... Jul 16 21:03:35 What do you mean? Jul 16 21:05:05 What to say, where to go... *she chews her lip, looking so anxious* Jul 16 21:05:26 * Morgan sighs, shrugging Jul 16 21:06:14 What if it was me... Jul 16 21:06:43 You have reason to think so? Jul 16 21:09:54 I don't know... I feel too well. Jul 16 21:11:43 You certainly don't look like someone who was at deaths door moments ago Jul 16 21:12:28 Don't I? I must looks awful, covered in blood and half naked! Jul 16 21:12:58 not... exactly... Jul 16 21:13:48 No? You are being generous, I think *she smiles, watching him, perched on the edge of the hammock holding her dress together* Jul 16 21:14:08 I don't -do- that Jul 16 21:14:17 Be generous? Jul 16 21:14:22 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:14:57 Well, you certainly don't flirt, so it isn't that! *she giggles* Jul 16 21:15:13 No.... Jul 16 21:15:49 It's a pity, it'd lighten the mood remarkably! *she smiles again* Jul 16 21:16:42 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:17:14 Your uncle is going to come back and want answers... I told him there was an incident but you're alright... Jul 16 21:17:24 * Molly nods Jul 16 21:17:41 I can go to him, that's fine. Help me down, please Jul 16 21:18:08 I don't know where he's gone, he said he'd be back in half hour Jul 16 21:18:15 * Molly nods Jul 16 21:18:26 Once I am clean I'll look Jul 16 21:18:42 Given the rumours already reached him that you were dying, I'm not sure thats a good idea Jul 16 21:18:51 * Molly sighs Jul 16 21:19:41 What then? I am all sticky and struggling to contain myself with the cut up fabric. I can't really stay Jul 16 21:20:17 No... let me check the coast is clear, we'll get you to your cabin and you can get cleaned up. Jul 16 21:20:26 * Molly nods Jul 16 21:20:29 Alright Jul 16 21:21:07 * Morgan nods, opening the door and poking his head out Jul 16 21:21:57 *it's empty out there. Her hand on his back is almost like a jolt through him "is the coast clear?" Jul 16 21:22:39 uhhh... yes Jul 16 21:22:45 * Molly nods Jul 16 21:22:50 Are you coming? Jul 16 21:23:20 oh... I'm not sure that'd be appropriate Jul 16 21:23:36 * Molly nods Jul 16 21:23:59 Alright. I'll come back here when I am clean and dressed? Jul 16 21:28:06 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:28:09 I'll be here Jul 16 21:29:25 * Molly nods, moving quickly to kiss his cheek "thank you for taking care of me" she passes through the gap in the door Jul 16 21:30:02 * Morgan nods, making sure she gets into her cabin Jul 16 21:30:14 * Molly does, and he's left alone Jul 16 21:30:40 * Morgan hovers by the door, waiting Jul 16 21:31:21 *even when she's out of sight, that strong attraction and desire persists* Jul 16 21:32:41 * Morgan scowls, muttering to himself Jul 16 21:39:14 * Molly comes out after ten minutes, looking lovely in something simple and quite common, her long hair mostly down. She almost seems to sparkle in his awareness. She smiles Jul 16 21:39:18 Will I do? Jul 16 21:39:40 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:39:43 You look... lovely. Jul 16 21:40:07 * Molly smiles "ahh, you are trying flirting?" Jul 16 21:40:57 Merely telling the truth Jul 16 21:41:30 * Molly smiles "thank you. I don't wear it down much, they don't like me to" Jul 16 21:42:31 * Morgan shrugs Jul 16 21:42:34 Thats their problem Jul 16 21:43:16 I like the way it moves, look... *she turns, shaking her head to make it swish* Jul 16 21:43:45 * Morgan nods Jul 16 21:45:26 * Molly combs it through with her fingers before twisting it over her shoulder "Now what? You could stay here, you don't need to come..." Jul 16 21:45:50 I think it best we both know what the story is... so I'll come along Jul 16 21:46:06 I meant to Eisen Jul 16 21:47:14 As I've said... the choice has been made. I can't stay here anyway Jul 16 21:48:05 * Molly shrugs, watching him Jul 16 21:48:15 What I said, when I was dying... Jul 16 21:48:32 Yes? Jul 16 21:48:46 I don't take it back Jul 16 21:48:53 Which bit? Jul 16 21:49:05 My feelings for you Jul 16 21:49:19 I see Jul 16 21:49:42 I know it doesn't matter to you, but that is what it is Jul 16 21:49:57 its... complicated Jul 16 21:51:50 No, it isn't. I love you, you don't love me. That's very simple, don't you think? *she smiles* every girl is supposed to have some tragic unrequited love for a man who is windswept and interesting! Jul 16 21:52:17 * Morgan frowns Jul 16 21:52:27 Must we do this? Right now? Jul 16 21:54:57 * Molly smiles "I am doing nothing. I simply repeated the truth" Jul 16 21:57:06 * Morgan sighs Jul 16 21:57:08 I care for you Jul 16 22:01:24 * Molly nods Jul 16 22:01:43 I suppose my nearly dying in your arms would do that! Jul 16 22:02:06 * Morgan shrugs Jul 16 22:02:36 I wouldn't be leaving if I didn't already... I'd have just let you get pulled away to Eisen to marry my brother Jul 16 22:04:21 Except you really dislike him Jul 16 22:04:49 But if I didn't care for you, that'd simply be your problem Jul 16 22:05:57 * Molly nods Jul 16 22:06:06 I'm glad we can be friends Jul 16 22:06:22 * Morgan opens his mouth briefly before nodding Jul 16 22:07:17 * Molly watches his mouth, speaking quietly "what? What were you going to say?" Jul 16 22:07:29 Doesn't matter. Lets go find your uncle Jul 16 22:08:12 * Molly puts her hand on his arm, looking up at him with her big blue eyes Jul 16 22:08:17 It matters. Jul 16 22:08:55 No, it doesn't Jul 16 22:09:03 Yes, it does. Jul 16 22:10:15 * Morgan sighs Jul 16 22:10:33 I don't care for you the way one friend cares for another. Believe it or not, I've had friends and know how that feels Jul 16 22:10:55 * Molly nods Jul 16 22:10:58 Alright. Jul 16 22:11:19 * Morgan watches her closely Jul 16 22:11:25 You don't want to find a way out of this, do you? Jul 16 22:12:37 * Molly tilts her head Jul 16 22:12:43 The marriage? Jul 16 22:12:47 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:13:02 Yes, I do Jul 16 22:13:32 Why? You say you love me but don't wish to be my wife? Jul 16 22:13:51 * Molly smiles a little Jul 16 22:14:10 I don't want anyone to be forced into marriage, especially you. Jul 16 22:14:44 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 16 22:14:56 Come on, lets find your uncle so we can get this tub moving Jul 16 22:15:47 Wait... you do still want to find a solution that has you free and unencumbered by me, yes? Jul 16 22:17:19 Thats not a question I'm comfortable answering at the moment Jul 16 22:18:00 * Molly looks amused "because I am just too pretty with my hair down for you to think sensibly, hmm?" She sticks her tongue out at him Jul 16 22:18:30 * Morgan kisses her suddenly, hard, before pulling away Jul 16 22:18:36 shit. Sorry... Jul 16 22:18:44 * Molly blinks, startled Jul 16 22:18:59 Uhhhh... what... what happened?! Jul 16 22:19:17 Please, forget about it Jul 16 22:20:06 Oh, that doesn't seem likely! But I could attribute it to the stress of the day, as you did in the hayloft, if that suits? Jul 16 22:20:16 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:20:18 I think that best Jul 16 22:21:00 * Molly nods, subconsciously touching her lower lip with her fingertip Jul 16 22:21:14 I'll do that... Jul 16 22:21:44 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:22:47 * Molly gently sucks her lower lip a moment Jul 16 22:23:23 My uncle... we should ahh... go to my uncle... Jul 16 22:23:32 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:23:33 Yes Jul 16 22:23:47 * Molly nods, but it's moving Jul 16 22:23:53 Isn't* Jul 16 22:24:08 * Morgan watches her for a moment before starting to move slowly Jul 16 22:24:26 * Molly seems to snap out of it, following Jul 16 22:25:14 We need to get sailing, leave the gossip behind... Jul 16 22:25:34 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:25:42 If you can call it sailing... Jul 16 22:25:56 I've never sailed before Jul 16 22:26:16 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:26:32 I assume the captain doesn't realise I have... he carefully explained to me which side was port Jul 16 22:27:20 *She giggles. They go up on deck, and all the sailors stop working to look at her. He can easily recognise the attraction they have too* Jul 16 22:27:37 * Morgan steadily stares at them Jul 16 22:28:32 * Molly looks around, blushing Jul 16 22:28:39 They know... Jul 16 22:28:48 Know? Jul 16 22:29:10 The tavern Jul 16 22:29:34 No... that look is... attraction Jul 16 22:29:52 * Molly wrinkles her nose Jul 16 22:29:56 Why?! Jul 16 22:30:11 Aside from the obvious... Jul 16 22:36:54 What? Jul 16 22:37:05 You are rather beautiful Jul 16 22:39:54 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 16 22:40:12 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 16 22:40:53 * MollyK blushes "thank you" the men start to come closer, including the Captain Jul 16 22:41:13 * Morgan moves slightly in front of her Jul 16 22:41:18 Freiarr Rosenkrantz... Jul 16 22:41:39 * MollyK is now known as Rosenkrantz Jul 16 22:41:48 Yes, Morgan? Jul 16 22:42:11 I think its time these sailors actually did some sailing... Jul 16 22:44:30 * Rosenkrantz gives the instruction to the Captain, who looks reluctant but does his job, getting everyone distractedly working Jul 16 22:44:36 * Rosenkrantz looks to Morgan Jul 16 22:45:02 She looks well-enough, some mix up I'm sure Jul 16 22:45:52 She got in the middle of two men fighting... there was a lot of blood and her dress was damaged. Understandable for them to think she was injured Jul 16 22:46:24 * Rosenkrantz nods Jul 16 22:47:23 Let's get home then. We will go straight to Sudlachenburg. Jul 16 22:48:28 * Morgan nods slightly Jul 16 22:48:31 If needs be Jul 16 22:48:41 * Rosenkrantz smiles Jul 16 22:48:52 Molly has a wedding to be getting to Jul 16 22:49:21 I recall. Jul 16 22:50:46 Will you keep her company on the journey, it will allow you time to get to know one another better? Jul 16 22:51:13 *Molly touches her lower lip subconsciously* Jul 16 22:51:15 Its... an idea... Jul 16 22:51:38 * Rosenkrantz nods Jul 16 22:52:25 Very well, I'm sure Molly will be more comfortable below in the warm Jul 16 22:53:23 I trust her room is less like a cupboard? Jul 16 22:53:40 It is bigger, yes Jul 16 22:53:48 * Morgan nods Jul 16 22:53:50 M: I have an actual bed! Jul 16 22:53:58 I've seen barrels with more space than mine. Jul 16 22:54:23 That is the only room available Jul 16 22:55:04 * Morgan watches him for a few moments Jul 16 22:55:10 Uh huh. Jul 16 22:55:32 M: *she looks to Morgan* I don't mind swapping with you? I've already put my sheets on the bed, but that would be alright, wouldn't it? Jul 16 22:55:45 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 16 22:56:10 No... I'm used to sleeping in such a room, given my lowly station... Jul 16 22:57:01 I assumed you would not care to be treated as noble until you have seen your family Jul 16 22:57:59 It'll be a good story to break the ice, certainly Jul 16 22:58:15 * Morgan raises an eyebrow briefly before turning and heading back toward the stairs Jul 16 23:00:13 * Rosenkrantz is now known as Molly Jul 16 23:00:22 * Molly follows him down Jul 16 23:00:38 I mean it, please, you can have my room, I don't mind Jul 16 23:01:14 Mine will do. I daresay I'll find reasons to be on deck anyway Jul 16 23:01:58 * Molly nods Jul 16 23:02:28 You'll soon tire of my prattling on or holding my wool for me! Jul 16 23:02:45 * Morgan shrugs Jul 16 23:02:51 Its been a long while since I sailed, thats all Jul 16 23:03:05 * Molly nods Jul 16 23:03:20 Would you like me to leave you to that? Jul 16 23:03:55 No, I don't think so... we're not on open waters yet Jul 16 23:04:09 Then, my room, or yours? Jul 16 23:04:30 Yours. Mine is too cramped to get comfortable Jul 16 23:05:45 * Molly lets him in. It's not much bigger, a tiny table and a chair, a single bed, and a trunk. The bloodied dress is bundled up in the corner Jul 16 23:06:01 *the room smells of her rose water perfume* Jul 16 23:08:00 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 16 23:12:04 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)