**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jul 29 00:02:09 2023 Jul 29 00:02:09 * Morgan nods Jul 29 00:02:11 Alright blossom Jul 29 00:02:26 * Molly goes out Jul 29 00:03:35 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 29 00:50:19 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 29 10:42:43 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Jul 29 11:58:47 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 29 13:33:22 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Jul 29 13:47:35 * MollyK (~igloo@192.168.1.127) has joined Jul 29 13:51:43 * Morgan leans back in his chair, speaking to the empty room Jul 29 13:53:23 I know we're not always on great terms. And lets not kid ourselves, these... abilities we have, they aren't for our benefit, they're for us to complete the task -you- set us. That being said... I'm grateful for them today. Today it was a gift that helped me save the lives of my loved ones and idiots who didn't have the sense to slow down in poor weather, and so today... I thank you Jul 29 13:53:49 *he doesn't feel entirely alone* Jul 29 13:56:27 I've been giving you a rough ride, haven't I? Saying you're disinterested, but... you listen, don't you? Why don't you get involved? I know its a lot more people than Tina Fa Tuin deals with but... you're -Theus-. All knowing, all powerful. Why leave us to struggle alone? Or... let us feel that we are alone Jul 29 14:00:13 *there's no answer, but he still doesn't feel alone* Jul 29 14:02:19 I wish... I wish you'd speak to me, help me understand. Jul 29 14:05:59 *there's only a sense of peace, like when he was a child in church* Jul 29 14:07:20 * Morgan sighs Jul 29 14:07:59 I wish I knew why. Why me? Jul 29 14:09:14 *there's no answer to this either* Jul 29 14:09:33 * Morgan sips his vodka Jul 29 14:09:57 That feeling... that peace... it helps. Jul 29 14:12:49 *it's still all quiet* Jul 29 14:15:18 There's only so much a man can take... but its not fair roping HeinzHarold into this in his dreams. Jul 29 14:16:42 *nothing changes* Jul 29 14:21:17 If you could get the Nieblungen to do what I'm going to ask them, that'd be wonderful... I don't really want to threaten the alternative Jul 29 14:24:38 *still nothing changes* Jul 29 14:25:13 * Morgan sighs, looking round, sipping his drink Jul 29 14:25:18 Thank you for listening Jul 29 14:25:56 *he feels alone again* Jul 29 14:26:17 * Morgan shudders, emptying his glass before getting up to refill it Jul 29 14:31:39 *it's not long until they all end up in the ballroom for dinner, periodically taking it in turns to check on all the sleeping children. He, Claudia, and HH stay in there for a last drink after the others have gone to their rooms Jul 29 14:31:44 * MollyK is now known as HH Jul 29 14:32:10 Hey Morgan, how's yer hymen? Jul 29 14:32:43 My hymens fine, thank you, how's yours? Jul 29 14:43:01 Left it unattended once, it's been a bit skittish since Jul 29 14:43:11 C: the fuck are you pair on about? Jul 29 14:43:32 * HH chuckles, drinking his drink Jul 29 14:44:10 Coming down off Vesten-Moron-Sailor watch, the ladies were all talking... we learned a few things we really didn't need to know Jul 29 14:47:12 C: you learnt what a hymen is? Jul 29 14:49:58 No... we learned when Alice last had sex, for example... Jul 29 14:50:45 C: why are they asking that? Jul 29 14:51:10 Thats what girl talk is apparently, just... smut. Jul 29 14:51:20 * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold Jul 29 14:51:42 Like when we overheard them all talking about who they'd bang, marry or kiss Jul 29 14:53:45 * HH laughs Jul 29 14:54:00 That was funny, 'specially DeeDee's face Jul 29 14:54:09 * Morgan nods Jul 29 14:54:58 'Sides, look at some o' the shit we're already doin' t' save the world, I could help out th' ladies, for a good cause Jul 29 14:58:54 * Morgan sips his drink Jul 29 14:59:32 And Uinise... well, I didn't need to know that Jul 29 15:00:14 C: what about her? Jul 29 15:00:35 Don't -really- want to say Jul 29 15:03:44 * HH grins Jul 29 15:03:56 Something about her hymen being intact Jul 29 15:04:25 C: *she nods* and you two don't know what that is? Jul 29 15:04:48 Can't speak for him, but I've been married twice, of course I do Jul 29 15:06:30 Means she's never used one of those devices they have there... unless she pretended it was HeinzHarold and only put the first half inch in Jul 29 15:07:37 C: *she grimaces* yuck Jul 29 15:07:52 * HH laughs "harsh, man" Jul 29 15:08:41 * Morgan grins, sipping his drink Jul 29 15:09:35 I do know what it is, is th' bit Molly gave Elsie Jul 29 15:10:06 * Morgan nods Jul 29 15:10:32 Yeah. I'm thinking... I might give James a bit of grief... Jul 29 15:12:14 C: why? Jul 29 15:12:44 well... I'm giving her away, which is a fathers job... as I recall, giving the groom some stick is also part of the job Jul 29 15:15:08 Least y' not gotta watch her dress get cut off Jul 29 15:15:45 * Morgan nods Jul 29 15:15:56 Grabens a weird place... and given where we come from, thats saying something Jul 29 15:17:35 * HH nods Jul 29 15:17:41 Sheet wasn' much better Jul 29 15:18:49 Fucking humiliating, that Jul 29 15:19:08 C: Worse for her than you Jul 29 15:19:40 Dunno, it's not th' only bodily fluid ends up on there, is it? Jul 29 15:21:21 Anyway... Jul 29 15:24:44 Be in Catterick t'morrow, not been there a lil while Jul 29 15:24:53 C: I've never been Jul 29 15:24:59 Happier this time round Jul 29 15:43:15 * HH nods Jul 29 15:43:19 Yep Jul 29 15:45:47 I've been talking to Theus Jul 29 15:46:13 Oh yeah? What's he been up to lately? Jul 29 15:46:24 *Claudia rolls her eyes* Jul 29 15:46:49 He's not the talkative type... or he chose not to answer my questions Jul 29 15:47:53 * HH nods Jul 29 15:48:03 Yeah, never heard fr'm him meself Jul 29 15:48:30 What you make of the religion in Capperlucia? Jul 29 15:53:16 By girls for girls. Jul 29 15:53:51 C: It makes them happy. Contains a lot fewer rules that make no sense Jul 29 15:54:41 What if... they're not wrong? Jul 29 15:59:09 * HH frowns Jul 29 15:59:15 Whatcha mean? Jul 29 16:00:01 Well... no, nevermind. Jul 29 16:02:44 C: Uinise reckons their goddess visited her once, told her not to marry some guy Jul 29 16:04:17 You believe her? Jul 29 16:05:10 *Claudia shrugs* I believe she dreamt it, not sure it was actually a visitation or something Jul 29 16:06:21 But you're not dismissing it straight away Jul 29 16:08:07 *Claudia shrugs again* I don't really think much about religion. I've asked for help at some of the worst moments of my life, and felt nothing Jul 29 16:08:31 * Morgan nods Jul 29 16:08:46 Its one of the things I really dislike about my faith... that feeling of being abandoned Jul 29 16:12:11 Mebbie it's a bit like when our Da's were in the War, 'e still loves you, you just can't spend time with him. Jul 29 16:12:27 *Claudia drinks a mouthful* Jul 29 16:15:06 * Morgan sips his drink Jul 29 16:16:05 I reckon... and I'd rather no-one mentions this to James or Sorgi... but I think... the Capperlucians aren't wrong Jul 29 16:16:34 * HH looks at him "Reck'n she's real?" Jul 29 16:17:02 * Morgan nods Jul 29 16:17:18 I do Jul 29 16:18:00 Why? Jul 29 16:18:25 If other gods and goddesses aren't real, why are we told we can't worship them? Jul 29 16:24:05 Mebbie it's to stop people worshipping things, people, or myths -as if they're gods- Jul 29 16:24:31 Nah, too specific. Jul 29 16:27:35 I dunno man. Doesn' sit right with me Jul 29 16:27:57 Its difficult, challenging your idea of things Jul 29 16:30:36 * HH nods Jul 29 16:30:38 Yeah Jul 29 16:31:17 Maybe its easier for me because I lost my faith for a while Jul 29 16:32:39 * HH nods Jul 29 16:32:45 Yeah Jul 29 16:33:35 C: *she shrugs* I don't think it makes much difference. Whatever God or Gods there are are still there or not, no matter what we think Jul 29 16:34:20 * Morgan nods Jul 29 16:34:33 Part of me thinks it'd be nice to have that close, personal connection to them, though... Jul 29 16:40:06 Prob'ly make all this Make The Babies, Save The World stuff easier Jul 29 16:41:07 * Morgan nods, looking sad Jul 29 16:41:18 Why me, for fuck sake Jul 29 16:43:06 * HH looks to Claudia "Anyone else you'd trust this too?" Jul 29 16:43:16 C, scoffing: Fuck no. Jul 29 16:44:04 * Morgan stares at his drink Jul 29 16:54:07 Wouldn' want my kids an' my lil darlin protected by anyone less, man Jul 29 16:54:54 * Morgan nods, taking a mouthful Jul 29 16:56:13 'Sides, no one else got me an' Claudia to help out Jul 29 16:56:40 I suppose so Jul 29 16:58:39 C: *she finishes her drink before topping up everyone else's* Jul 29 16:59:14 C: At least your nightmares aren't as bad as those ones about their deaths being fake Jul 29 16:59:26 * Morgan nods Jul 29 16:59:38 For now. I'm waiting for another set to come back Jul 29 17:02:02 Which one? Jul 29 17:12:33 I'd just collected you from being caught again... but something went wrong and I fell from the wall, broke one arm... did something to the other. It didn't heal, I couldn't even hold a dagger. Had to be discharged from the navy Jul 29 17:14:36 * HH thinks Jul 29 17:14:47 Nope, don't think you mentioned this one Jul 29 17:14:57 C: *she shakes her head* me either Jul 29 17:15:00 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:15:40 Molly was my nurse... I caught some fairly serious feelings for her... but, as far as I was concerned, my life is over. I'm a -sailor-... and I can't sail anymore. I can't even feed myself for fuck sake Jul 29 17:16:00 That sounds really shit Jul 29 17:16:11 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:16:26 Just about to be discharged and sent home. Haven't had one since Jul 29 17:16:46 C: weird. Maybe your done with it? Jul 29 17:17:05 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 29 17:17:12 They go a sort of blue colour when its done Jul 29 17:17:24 Why's she not healed you? Jul 29 17:18:02 She can't... none of -that- is there Jul 29 17:20:05 Yeah, but the Nibelungen said it was just waitin' for the right time Jul 29 17:20:15 It aint the right time yet then Jul 29 17:20:29 C: You'd think the right time would be when her sister died, if things were fair. Jul 29 17:20:56 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:21:14 But... Cecily wasn't important to them. They're ruthless and single minded Jul 29 17:21:28 * HH nods grimly Jul 29 17:21:55 Yeah. Hasn' missed me that mebbie they aren't Gon' be fussed what happens to the rest of us peripherals Jul 29 17:23:28 I'm not so sure... besides, they'll be aware of how unreasonable I can be Jul 29 17:23:59 Ain't a person who's met ya that don't know that! Jul 29 17:24:17 *Claudia laughs a little* Jul 29 17:24:32 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:24:58 That said... Uinise thinks I'm nice... as does Stef Jul 29 17:25:35 That's b'cause Stef would jump yer bones to save the world Jul 29 17:25:56 Don't be daft Jul 29 17:26:12 Inga agrees Jul 29 17:26:36 Wife agrees with husband, thats groundbreaking Jul 29 17:26:43 C: *she smirks* Inga would have sex with Morgan to save the world too? Jul 29 17:27:03 Tha's not what I said!! Jul 29 17:28:15 * Morgan snorts, sipping his drink Jul 29 17:28:45 *Claudia laughs* Jul 29 17:29:30 I mean yeah, b'cause it's th' whole world, ain't it? You'd have t' be a real asshole to not do it t' save th' world Jul 29 17:31:05 He has a point Jul 29 17:31:18 *she nods* Jul 29 17:31:55 * HH nods Jul 29 17:32:32 *Claudia winks at Morgan* Don't worry Heinzharold, I'm sure the rest of us would be willing to sleep with Inga to save the world too Jul 29 17:33:20 Uhhh yeah, thanks Claudia... Jul 29 17:34:12 * Morgan laughs, sipping his drink Jul 29 17:35:52 * HH drinks his drink, chuckling "An' on the thought o' my wife an' Claudia, I think I'm Gon' escape to bed!" Jul 29 17:36:10 G'night man Jul 29 17:36:25 * HH says goodnight to the both Jul 29 17:36:39 * HH is now known as Claudia Jul 29 17:36:54 * Claudia waits til he's gone "She's a bit tall though" Jul 29 17:37:06 I was thinking that Jul 29 17:37:55 Knowing my luck I'd have to sleep with DeeDee to save the world Jul 29 17:38:26 I'm sure it wouldn't be that bad Jul 29 17:38:50 * Claudia smirks "The world ending? Yeah, It'd be fine" Jul 29 17:40:02 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jul 29 17:40:11 I wonder if that ship ran into anyone else Jul 29 17:40:46 Maybe. Serves them right if they did Jul 29 17:41:39 I was thinking... yeah, we'd have had damage if they'd hit us, and some injuries but... overall, we'd have been fine, their ship would have been fucked... so why the warning. We weren't in any real danger Jul 29 17:43:41 Yeah... and Molly wasn't in any real danger in the Hammer And Tongs. I was watching, she'd have healed or knocked them out Jul 29 17:43:54 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:44:05 So... why the warning? Jul 29 17:44:23 Fuck knows. And two in one dream thread is a lot Jul 29 17:45:28 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:45:36 Sometimes I wonder if they just like fucking with me Jul 29 17:46:04 Who? Jul 29 17:46:36 The Nieblungen... Theus... Jul 29 17:48:33 * Claudia shrugs Jul 29 17:49:00 Fuck knows. Makes it all much more difficult though, don't need you incapacitated by it Jul 29 17:49:32 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:49:35 That would be inconvenient Jul 29 17:51:31 * Claudia nods Jul 29 17:51:48 I'm expecting nightmares soon, it's been a while Jul 29 17:52:56 * Morgan nods Jul 29 17:52:59 Thats good, though Jul 29 17:54:10 * Claudia nods Jul 29 17:54:28 Yeah, it is. Right, I'm turning in Jul 29 17:54:40 * Morgan nods, getting up Jul 29 17:54:43 Night Claudia Jul 29 17:54:52 Goodnight, Morgan Jul 29 17:55:34 * Morgan lets her out before heading to his cabin Jul 29 17:57:03 *Molly is already tucked up in bed, looking sleepy* Jul 29 17:57:07 * Claudia is now known as Molly Jul 29 17:57:13 How are you, my love? Jul 29 17:58:53 Eh, I'm alright... you? Jul 29 17:59:07 * Molly smiles Jul 29 17:59:22 Sleepy and missing your warmth and solidness in the bed Jul 29 17:59:49 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink and undressing Jul 29 18:01:03 * Molly watches this fondly Jul 29 18:01:10 Mmhmm, that's better Jul 29 18:02:26 * Morgan climbs into bed Jul 29 18:03:24 * Molly cuddles up "will there be more warnings tonight, do you think?" Jul 29 18:04:12 I don't know love. I just don't know Jul 29 18:06:37 * Molly nods, closing her eyes "I'll be here if you need me, as always" Jul 29 18:07:20 * Morgan nods, settling down to sleep Jul 29 18:07:24 Goodnight blossom Jul 29 18:08:02 Goodnight, my love *she starts to sing in Eisen, but she's asleep before the chorus* Jul 29 18:08:33 * Morgan closes his eyes Jul 29 18:09:40 **He starts to dream. He leaves Dietlinde and Jana in the cottage, going to the market. It's the first day of Autumn, September 21st, 1667. As he walks along in the sunshine, the date seems to nag at him. Was there something special about the day? Why does the date feel so prominent? Jul 29 18:10:07 But he brushes it aside, thoughts of the bread he needs to buy, and getting Dietlinde's ring resized. The jeweller's is open, and he leaves it with them. He sees his Father just leaving the market place, they've narrowly missed each other. He picks up two loaves of bread in a hurry, the nagging feeling not leaving him, planning to ask Dietlinde Jul 29 18:10:07 whether there's something important about the date. Jul 29 18:10:07 He spots a blue ribbon in the trees at the top of the path, but notes it only briefly, as well as the smell of fresh air, not smoke. But it makes no sense to him why he thought it might smell smokey Jul 29 18:10:07 ((Done)) Jul 29 18:11:09 * Morgan frowns, making his way back toward his cottage Jul 29 18:12:07 **the door is unlocked, but he's sure he'd locked it** Jul 29 18:12:46 * Morgan frowns, putting the bread down and placing his hand on his dagger before pushing the door open Jul 29 18:14:46 *the cottage is very quiet* Jul 29 18:15:15 * Morgan quietly moves from room to room Jul 29 18:16:28 *in the kitchen, he finds Edward slumped over on the table* Jul 29 18:18:40 * Morgan goes to check on him Jul 29 18:18:59 *he is unresponsive* Jul 29 18:19:20 Edward... Jul 29 18:19:22 * Morgan shakes him Jul 29 18:19:51 *Edward doesn't respond. His body moves like a dead weight* Jul 29 18:20:08 * Morgan tries to find a pulse Jul 29 18:20:38 *Edward doesn't have one. His skin feels a little too cool* Jul 29 18:21:30 Shit! Jul 29 18:21:41 * Morgan hauls him onto his shoulder, rushing from the house to find a healer Jul 29 18:23:14 *it is a hard run to get to town, the doctor thankfully living closer to Morgan rather than him having to run through the square* Jul 29 18:23:34 * Morgan hammers on his door Jul 29 18:23:45 * Molly is now known as Poldi Jul 29 18:24:37 * Poldi opens the door, drying his hands. He doesn't waste time with stupid questions, instead showing Morgan in to his office where there is a high bed Jul 29 18:24:54 * Morgan lays Edward on the bed Jul 29 18:28:28 *Edward is much too pale, but the doctor does the courtesy of listening to Edward's chest. The clock on the mantle ticks, but Morgan can see no similar rhythm of breathing or blood through his brother Jul 29 18:29:17 * Morgan quietly prays as he waits Jul 29 18:29:26 * Poldi looks serious as he stands upright "I am sorry, my Lord." Jul 29 18:29:38 There is no hope? Jul 29 18:29:59 He passed at least an hour ago Jul 29 18:30:37 He can't have... I wasn't gone that long. How? Jul 29 18:31:18 If you were not gone so long, perhaps it was Mandrake. That will cause a quicker cooling. Jul 29 18:31:28 Poison? Jul 29 18:31:45 * Poldi examines Edward's mouth Jul 29 18:32:54 Yes, I would guess at that, though an autopsy would tell us more. I would send someone to Die Dauerhaftigkeit, there may be something in the food Jul 29 18:33:29 * Morgan nods Jul 29 18:33:43 I'll do that. Thank you, doctor. Jul 29 18:33:48 *He hears laughter from outside* Jul 29 18:34:39 Do you want to go back and inform the Graf and Grafin yourself, or should I send Grunhelm? Jul 29 18:35:09 I think I should do it. Would you send Grunhelm to make sure no-one eats anything until I arrive? I need to find my wife Jul 29 18:35:54 * Poldi nods, laying Edward tidier. From outside he hears Claudia say "you are such an idiot, Heinzharold!" Jul 29 18:36:04 I will go now Jul 29 18:36:20 * Morgan nods, excusing himself and rushing outside Jul 29 18:36:56 *HH is laughing. He has a dagger in his foot, and Claudia is carrying him in a piggyback* Jul 29 18:37:02 * Poldi is now known as HH Jul 29 18:37:19 Morgan! We're gon' have matching scars, man! Jul 29 18:37:43 What? Yeah, great. I need you to get to my fathers house... right now. No-one eats a damn thing til I get there Jul 29 18:37:57 Hungry, are ya? Jul 29 18:38:08 Just do as you're fucking told will you? Jul 29 18:38:42 C: Shut up, Heinzharold. Can I just leave him here and go? I'll be faster Jul 29 18:38:55 * Morgan nods Jul 29 18:38:57 Yeah, go Jul 29 18:39:22 *She pretty much drops HH before sprinting off. He limps* Jul 29 18:39:30 Alright, where we headed? Jul 29 18:39:56 * Morgan pulls his arm over his shoulder, moving as quickly as he can back toward his cottage Jul 29 18:40:07 Found Edward in my cottage. Don't know where my girls are Jul 29 18:40:43 * HH hops along a moment before pulling the dagger out and shoving it in his belt "okay, let's fucking go. Jul 29 18:41:37 * Morgan nods, hustling them along as quickly as he can Jul 29 18:43:44 *they arrive back to the cottage eventually. HH drains his flask as they go* Jul 29 18:44:26 * Morgan draws his dagger, letting HeinzHarold go Jul 29 18:44:30 I'll check inside Jul 29 18:44:49 What y' want me doin'? Jul 29 18:45:24 Watch the perimeter Jul 29 18:46:26 * Morgan leaves him, heading back into the cottage and looking for anything out of place Jul 29 18:48:15 * HH is now known as Dietlinde Jul 29 18:48:40 * Dietlinde is stood washing some cups, very slowly Jul 29 18:48:48 Love? Jul 29 18:49:32 * Dietlinde looks to him. She's very pale, and looks stunned, in shock Jul 29 18:49:42 Morgan Jul 29 18:49:50 What's going on? Jul 29 18:51:01 * Dietlinde goes to put a cup on the table, but misses it. It hits the flagstones and smashes. Dietlinde slowly looks at her hand like she can't figure out where the cup has gone Jul 29 18:51:16 * Morgan moves to her, taking her hands gently Jul 29 18:51:26 Tell me what's happened Schatzen Jul 29 18:51:42 Edward brought us apple juice Jul 29 18:51:57 Right... Jul 29 18:54:10 * Dietlinde looks dazed still Jul 29 18:54:22 I was sick. I'm pregnant again. Jul 29 18:54:43 * Morgan blinks a few times Jul 29 18:54:54 alright... where's Jana? Jul 29 18:54:56 *HH comes in* the hell was that noise?! Jul 29 18:56:19 A cup... Dietlinde... where's Jana? Jul 29 18:56:53 * Dietlinde looks at him, heart clearly breaking "She's gone." Jul 29 18:57:24 * Morgan looks at her before realisation hits him Jul 29 18:57:26 No no no... Jul 29 18:57:30 *HH sprints up the stairs, despite the agony this must be* Jul 29 18:57:46 * Dietlinde nods, sobbing Jul 29 18:58:05 * Morgan pulls her to him, holding her tightly Jul 29 18:58:42 * Dietlinde cries so hard that she struggles to breath Jul 29 18:59:07 * Morgan just holds her, rocking her gently Jul 29 18:59:25 Come, sit down... Jul 29 18:59:28 I can't... I can't live... Jul 29 18:59:50 * Dietlinde lets him guide her Jul 29 19:00:18 * Morgan sits her down, holding her hands as he crouches in front of her Jul 29 19:00:50 * Dietlinde looks more harrowed and hurt than he's ever seen Jul 29 19:00:55 I can't do this Jul 29 19:01:37 Alright my love, just... just sit here, I'm here with you Jul 29 19:01:48 * Dietlinde shakes her head Jul 29 19:01:56 I can't live without her Jul 29 19:02:21 I know. I know. Jul 29 19:02:52 What happened?! Jul 29 19:03:08 Did Edward drink the apple juice? Jul 29 19:03:14 * Dietlinde nods Jul 29 19:03:19 We all did Jul 29 19:03:44 But you were sick after Jul 29 19:03:47 * Dietlinde is starting to tremble, though the house is warm enough, stifling even Jul 29 19:04:07 I've been sick a lot, when you were out Jul 29 19:04:36 * Morgan nods Jul 29 19:04:56 Ok. I understand. I'm going to call for HeinzHarold, put your hands over your ears Jul 29 19:05:09 * Dietlinde does so Jul 29 19:05:16 * Morgan calls loudly for him Jul 29 19:05:55 * Dietlinde keeps her hands over her ears, waiting for him to tell her not to. He notices a tremor in them Jul 29 19:06:30 * Morgan takes them from her ears, looking at her Jul 29 19:06:34 How much did you drink? Jul 29 19:07:56 Half a glass, but she drank more. She loves apples juice... *the words trail off as more tears fall for the girl who will never taste that, or anything, ever again* Jul 29 19:08:16 * Morgan nods, pulling her to her feet Jul 29 19:08:22 Come on, we're taking you to the doctor Jul 29 19:08:32 * Dietlinde shakes her head Jul 29 19:08:38 I can't leave her home alone Jul 29 19:10:12 * Morgan frowns, calling for HeinzHarold again Jul 29 19:10:30 Love, I need you to see the doctor Jul 29 19:11:32 *HH comes down. He looks like he's aged a decade in the few minutes he's been upstairs* Jul 29 19:11:48 * Morgan shakes his head slightly Jul 29 19:12:13 *He shakes his head too, staying as stoic as he can* Jul 29 19:12:20 * Morgan swallows Jul 29 19:13:18 I need you to go and find doctor Poldi. *he gets Dietlinde to sit, moving to HeinzHarold and speaking quietly* He needs to bring a sedative, and anything that can treat mandrake poisoning. Then I need you to go and get my father and bring him here and do not accept no for a fucking answer Jul 29 19:14:26 *HH nods, speaking quietly* I've moved her to her crib, man, in case you needed Dietlinde to get some rest. Back soon as I can. Jul 29 19:14:43 * Morgan nods, going back to Dietlinde Jul 29 19:14:52 Alright... doctor Poldi's going to come here Jul 29 19:15:02 *HH shuts the door quietly behind him* Jul 29 19:15:14 * Dietlinde nods, staring off into space Jul 29 19:15:54 * Morgan gets a blanket, wrapping it around her Jul 29 19:16:12 She was so small... Jul 29 19:16:43 * Morgan nods Jul 29 19:16:46 I know love Jul 29 19:17:30 She will be scared alone... I should go with her Jul 29 19:17:47 No, love. She isn't alone. Jul 29 19:18:24 Will you pray with me? Jul 29 19:18:35 Yes, of course Jul 29 19:19:06 * Dietlinde nods, closing her eyes, joining her hands and bowing her head Jul 29 19:19:31 * Morgan watches her closely Jul 29 19:21:02 *despite her own suffering, she looks immediately calmer as she starts reciting the Lord's Prayer, her faith and conviction so strong, her trust in Theus undamaged by the chaos that has just be wreaked upon their lives* ... and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us... Jul 29 19:21:19 * Morgan grinds his teeth at this Jul 29 19:22:56 * Dietlinde continues to pray, moving on to different prayers, ones designed to ask Theus to care for departed souls, to provide peace in grief. She seems somehow stronger like this than he knows her body and mind presently are Jul 29 19:23:22 * Morgan prays with her, saying a silent prayer for the doctor to arrive quickly Jul 29 19:24:38 *it's hard to know how long it is they wait, but her voice is slower and quieter by the time the out-of-breath doctor pushes his red-faced way through the door* Jul 29 19:25:20 * Morgan gets up, moving to the doctor and pulling him aside, speaking quietly Jul 29 19:25:41 My wife has ingested the mandrake. She was sick after. She is with child. Jul 29 19:26:08 P: We're going to want to purge her, charcoal and caster oil. But the baby will be lost, almost certainly Jul 29 19:26:25 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 29 19:26:28 It'd kill her Jul 29 19:27:10 P: *he looks at Morgan firmly* if we do nothing, the same outcome is likely, but you will also be a widower Jul 29 19:28:04 * Morgan stares at him for a moment before nodding Jul 29 19:28:06 She'll never forgive me Jul 29 19:28:26 P: But that is at least an option she will have Jul 29 19:28:46 * Morgan nods, looking defeated Jul 29 19:28:51 She will sleep after? Jul 29 19:29:11 P: once the purging is done, yes she will Jul 29 19:30:23 * Morgan nods Jul 29 19:30:41 My daughter... she is in her crib. She drank the same drink. Jul 29 19:34:09 P: is she...? Jul 29 19:34:42 There is no rush Jul 29 19:35:11 P: *he nods, gently putting a hand on Morgan's arm compassionately* Jul 29 19:35:35 See to my wife, please. Jul 29 19:36:03 *Poldi nods, going to Dietlinde* Jul 29 19:36:43 * Morgan steels himself, going up the stairs Jul 29 19:37:50 *he gets to the creaky step when he hears* Jul 29 19:37:56 No! I will not! Jul 29 19:38:10 * Morgan sighs, going back down the stairs Jul 29 19:39:00 Dietlinde... I need you to do what the doctor says Jul 29 19:40:27 No! I won't lose another child! Jul 29 19:40:42 Dietlinde... if you don't, I lose all of you Jul 29 19:44:09 I don't want to, Morgan. If Theus wills it, I will survive, and our baby will survive. Jul 29 19:44:51 -This- is the chance Theus is giving you. Jul 29 19:46:20 *she looks at him pleadingly* Morgan please, don't make me... Jul 29 19:46:30 * Morgan looks at her, his heart breaking Jul 29 19:47:12 If you don't do what the doctor asks, I'll lose all of you. I do not doubt that. Jul 29 19:47:35 P: Come along, Dietlinde, your husband has already spoken. You are distressed, but you need to take these medicines. Up you come, there's a good girl. Jul 29 19:48:43 * Dietlinde looks at Morgan "I can't choose to take a life. It would weigh on my soul forever. It's bad enough to have to live without her" Jul 29 19:50:09 You are not choosing, my love. Whatever else happens, that outcome remains the same. You are choosing between saving yourself or not. Jul 29 19:51:03 P: My Lord, help me move her to the bedroom. We don't have time for feminine histrionics Jul 29 19:51:26 * Morgan holds out his hand Jul 29 19:51:36 This is what I need you to do Jul 29 19:51:58 What about what -I- need? Jul 29 19:52:40 -you- need to do as you're told, or you will die. Do you understand? Jul 29 19:53:40 But that's only temporary. My soul is forever! *it's so rare to see this inner steel of hers that it would be an interesting novelty if it wasn't so critical* Jul 29 19:55:51 * Morgan sighs Jul 29 19:55:58 Please, Dietlinde. Jul 29 19:56:02 *The doctor looks frustrated* Carry her, please, my Lord. Jul 29 19:56:24 * Dietlinde looks like she might hold her ground Jul 29 19:58:56 I will not force her. That is not the sort of husband I am. If she wishes to leave me, that is her choice Jul 29 20:00:45 P: I have other patients to see. If you do not need my services, I will depart *he checks his pocket watch* Jul 29 20:00:57 * Morgan looks at Dietlinde Jul 29 20:01:02 You need to decide, now Jul 29 20:01:49 Then I am not doing it. We will pray for Theus' to heal me and save the baby Jul 29 20:02:04 Then you are choosing to leave me alone. Jul 29 20:02:24 You won't be alone, you'll have your family Jul 29 20:02:45 I don't -have- my family. I chose you. Jul 29 20:03:19 * Dietlinde looks wounded by this "I just wanted us to be together" Jul 29 20:04:50 That is the choice I made. This is your choice to make, to leave me alone or to stay with me. If you choose to stay, you have to do as the doctor says Jul 29 20:04:58 P: Oh for the love of God. Control your wife, my Lord. Jul 29 20:05:09 * Morgan turns to look at him Jul 29 20:05:56 She is not property or cattle. If -she- is, -you- are. Do you understand? Jul 29 20:06:44 P: *he waits, looking fed up* Jul 29 20:07:03 Where is your faith, Morgan? Our Lord has a plan for us, and I hope that is for us to be together, but if it is not, you will have his love and guidance still Jul 29 20:07:30 * Morgan watches her Jul 29 20:07:40 Fine. You have made your choice. Doctor, you may go. Jul 29 20:08:00 *The doctor leaves* Jul 29 20:08:38 I'll make you some tea Jul 29 20:11:31 Thank you. Do you remember the smokey one you gave me on our first date? Jul 29 20:11:55 * Morgan nods Jul 29 20:12:52 That was disgusting *she smiles a little* Jul 29 20:13:20 I recall you did not like it Jul 29 20:14:30 You said my expression was the cutest thing you'd ever seen Jul 29 20:15:06 * Morgan nods Jul 29 20:15:11 Yes, I did Jul 29 20:16:15 * Dietlinde looks thoughtful, letting him get on with the tea Jul 29 20:16:25 * Morgan makes some, bringing it to her Jul 29 20:19:59 * Dietlinde thanks him Jul 29 20:20:07 Do you need to see her? Jul 29 20:20:32 I can see her later. I need to spend as much time as I can with you now Jul 29 20:30:00 * Dietlinde holds the cup in both hands, there's space beside her Jul 29 20:30:43 I can pull through the poisoning, but what then? How do I live without her? Jul 29 20:30:47 * Morgan sits beside her Jul 29 20:30:59 The same way I have to. With faith and courage. Jul 29 20:32:02 * Dietlinde holds his hand Jul 29 20:32:26 If I have to go to heaven, I will wait for you there with Jana Jul 29 20:32:39 * Morgan looks deeply unhappy Jul 29 20:34:31 I hope you'd marry and be a father again Jul 29 20:34:46 No. I married you for life Jul 29 20:35:00 This would be for life, all of mine Jul 29 20:35:54 But not all of mine Jul 29 20:36:19 Marriage and children is what He made us for Jul 29 20:36:27 And I had that Jul 29 20:37:13 You will again. You are too good a man to not lead a family Jul 29 20:37:41 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 29 20:37:44 No, I won't Jul 29 20:38:48 * Dietlinde smiles "you will. Living and being happy is how you honour us" Jul 29 20:38:59 * Morgan frowns Jul 29 20:39:06 That is not fair Jul 29 20:39:56 No, but just because something isn't -fair- doesn't mean it isn't-the truth- Jul 29 20:40:36 Then why did you choose not to do that? Jul 29 20:41:54 Because I will not end our child's life for my own. It is murder. Jul 29 20:42:56 So you choose to condemn the both of you Jul 29 20:43:20 I choose to put my faith in Theus Jul 29 20:43:44 * Morgan sighs, looking away Jul 29 20:45:00 I love you, Morgan Jul 29 20:45:18 I love you. Endlessly Jul 29 20:45:48 * Dietlinde nods, smiling "you've never let me doubt it" Jul 29 20:46:02 * Morgan nods, looking back at her Jul 29 20:46:52 * Dietlinde smiles, beautiful as usual "You'll light a candle for me, on my birthday, every year?" Jul 29 20:47:23 If that is what you wish Jul 29 20:47:30 Let your children help with it, I'd like that Jul 29 20:47:56 * Morgan frowns Jul 29 20:48:02 Please... stop talking about that Jul 29 20:48:24 * Dietlinde nods. She sips the tea Jul 29 20:48:33 Will we pray again? Jul 29 20:48:52 * Morgan nods Jul 29 20:48:55 I think so Jul 29 20:49:21 * Dietlinde starts this, but she soon starts yawning Jul 29 20:49:55 * Morgan watches her sadly Jul 29 20:50:11 Come, cuddle up... its been a tough day for you Jul 29 20:50:17 Will you take me up to bed, like you did when we got married? Jul 29 20:50:35 * Morgan nods, swallowing hard Jul 29 20:50:37 If you like love Jul 29 20:50:56 * Dietlinde nods, setting the barely drunk tea on the floor Jul 29 20:51:13 * Morgan gets up before picking her up gently Jul 29 20:51:24 * Dietlinde smiles Jul 29 20:51:30 It was a happy day Jul 29 20:51:52 * Morgan nods, moving to the stairs Jul 29 20:51:59 Yes, it was. One of the happiest Jul 29 20:52:25 * Dietlinde nods, yawning again and tucking her head under his chin Jul 29 20:52:33 Don't forget the stair Jul 29 20:53:43 What about it? Jul 29 20:53:50 It creaks Jul 29 20:53:57 Yes, and? Jul 29 20:54:18 Oh... it won't wake her now Jul 29 20:54:45 No. She's all peaceful now Jul 29 20:54:59 * Dietlinde nods Jul 29 20:55:05 She's with Theus now Jul 29 20:55:29 * Morgan nods Jul 29 20:55:31 Yes, she is Jul 29 20:56:54 *the stair does squeak as always, but their bedroom on the left is quiet, though the quiet in Jana's room on the right radiates the silence of her at rest* Jul 29 20:57:35 * Morgan carries her quietly to their room, putting her gently on the bed Jul 29 20:58:11 Can you take my shoes off? Jul 29 20:58:18 * Morgan nods, doing so Jul 29 20:59:19 Thanks *she settles into the pillow, smiling a little* that's nice. You'll be gentle, won't you? Jul 29 20:59:48 Aren't I always? Would you not rather just be in my arms? Jul 29 21:03:46 It's our wedding day... Jul 29 21:04:45 * Morgan nods Jul 29 21:04:47 Alright love Jul 29 21:05:14 * Dietlinde still has her eyes closed, looking half asleep Jul 29 21:05:38 * Morgan frowns, kissing her forehead and stroking her fringe away Jul 29 21:06:20 Lets have some cuddles first, think about how happy we are Jul 29 21:06:29 * Dietlinde keeps smiling, and nods Jul 29 21:06:34 Yes, let's Jul 29 21:07:31 * Morgan nods, wrapping one arm under her, using the other to stroke her forehead gently Jul 29 21:08:27 * Dietlinde keeps her eyes closed, but cuddles against him Jul 29 21:11:42 * Morgan just rocks her gently, telling her how much he loves her Jul 29 21:12:50 *she quietly reassures him of it too, sounding more sleepy. He hears the sound of two sets of fast hooves pounding towards the cottage* Jul 29 21:13:22 * Morgan stays put, holding her Jul 29 21:14:15 *he hears the door open. His Father, Graf of Sudlachenburg, sounds extremely worried* Jul 29 21:14:57 A: Morgan?! Jul 29 21:15:37 * Morgan checks Dietlinde Jul 29 21:15:52 * Dietlinde seems to be asleep Jul 29 21:16:21 * Morgan kisses her forehead, getting up and moving to the door, speaking quietly Jul 29 21:16:23 Up here Jul 29 21:17:16 *Adalbrecht takes the stairs two at a time, missing the squeaky one, and pulls him into a hug* Jul 29 21:17:24 * Dietlinde is now known as Adalbrecht Jul 29 21:17:35 * Morgan stands still Jul 29 21:17:38 What do you know? Jul 29 21:18:06 Jana is gone, Dietlinde is dying Jul 29 21:18:43 * Morgan nods, turning to look into the room at Dietlinde Jul 29 21:18:57 *she still looks asleep* Jul 29 21:19:20 We need to talk, but I don't want to leave her Jul 29 21:20:01 * Adalbrecht ferrets in his pocket before pressing something into Morgan's hand "here, here, take this..." Jul 29 21:20:12 * Morgan takes it, looking t it Jul 29 21:20:32 *its the Sudlache ring* Jul 29 21:21:08 * Morgan looks at him Jul 29 21:21:16 Its too late. She doesn't want to stay anymore Jul 29 21:21:36 It is the command of her Graf. Jul 29 21:21:53 * Morgan moves, going to gently put it on her finger Jul 29 21:22:58 *Dietlinde smiles in her sleep, but nothing else changes* Jul 29 21:23:44 * Morgan moves, going to sit in the doorway Jul 29 21:24:28 * Adalbrecht puts a hand on his shoulder "let's stay with her" Jul 29 21:24:57 I don't want the last thing she hears to be what I need to tell you Jul 29 21:25:26 * Adalbrecht looks unsure but then nods Jul 29 21:25:32 Alright then Jul 29 21:26:02 You'll have to wait until... I don't want to leave her Jul 29 21:27:37 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 29 21:27:57 I will do what you need to now, Morgan Jul 29 21:28:06 * Morgan goes back in, sitting on the bed, taking her hand and waiting for the inevitable Jul 29 21:28:56 *ten minutes pass, then fifteen. Nothing seems to change, she just looks to be sleeping, pulse and breathing regular and strong* Jul 29 21:29:40 Can you get HeinzHarold to sit with her? I don't want her alone Jul 29 21:32:37 * Adalbrecht goes down to get him Jul 29 21:32:56 * Morgan watches DIetlinde while he waits Jul 29 21:35:51 *she looks like she usually does, just like she had that first morning he woke up to see her in this room, in this bed, and each morning since* Jul 29 21:36:27 If you're going to take her, make it soon, please. Jul 29 21:37:09 *he feels no presence but the two of them. HH comes in* Jul 29 21:37:16 HH: Hey... Jul 29 21:37:29 Can you keep her company for a bit? I need to talk to my father Jul 29 21:38:24 *HH nods, so solemn* yeah. Gon' tell her all about how y' stole my apples... Jul 29 21:38:36 * Morgan nods, standing up Jul 29 21:38:39 She seems so strong Jul 29 21:39:03 HH: *he nods* yeah, she's a fighter Jul 29 21:39:19 * Morgan nods, kissing her forehead and going to find his father Jul 29 21:40:32 * Adalbrecht is down in the parlour, just standing awkwardly Jul 29 21:40:41 We need to talk Jul 29 21:40:47 * Adalbrecht nods Jul 29 21:40:52 Do so Jul 29 21:41:06 * Morgan steps closer, drawing a breath Jul 29 21:41:46 When I got back from town... I... found Edward. I rushed him, -carried- him to the doctor. It was too late. Jul 29 21:42:07 * Adalbrecht takes a deep breath Jul 29 21:42:25 Alright. Thank you for telling me. Jul 29 21:43:10 * Morgan watches him closely Jul 29 21:43:30 I tried, my lord. Jul 29 21:45:55 * Adalbrecht nods seriously. He looks like Morgan recalls his grandfather being, composed, stoic. Jul 29 21:46:12 I know, Morgan. You were a good brother. Jul 29 21:46:21 * Morgan shakes his head, looking miserable Jul 29 21:46:28 I drove him to this Jul 29 21:48:10 * Adalbrecht opens his arms Jul 29 21:48:30 * Morgan moves to him, sobbing on his shoulder Jul 29 21:49:28 * Adalbrecht holds him tightly, like he used to when Morgan was a little boy Jul 29 21:50:22 He... he brought apple juice. The three of them drank it... Jul 29 21:52:22 There will be time for that later Jul 29 21:52:39 * Morgan nods Jul 29 21:52:41 I'm sorry Jul 29 21:52:49 * Adalbrecht shakes his head Jul 29 21:52:57 Not as sorry as I am. Jul 29 21:53:25 * Morgan clings to him Jul 29 21:54:11 * Adalbrecht keeps holding him Jul 29 21:54:35 * Morgan tries to calm himself Jul 29 21:54:45 I need to check on Dietlinde... then I need to see Jana Jul 29 21:55:04 Do you want me to come with you? Jul 29 21:55:32 * Morgan nods Jul 29 21:55:45 If you can... I know you'll want to be with mother Jul 29 21:56:02 I will go to her soon Jul 29 21:56:15 * Morgan nods, letting go and heading up the stairs Jul 29 21:57:27 * Adalbrecht follows him. He can hear HH saying "... so if we're completely 'onest, mebbie they ackshully were -his- apples, but tha's our lil secret..." Jul 29 21:57:51 * Morgan wipes at his face, drawing his shoulders back before going into the bedroom Jul 29 21:57:56 How's my girl doing? Jul 29 21:58:27 HH: She's sleeping, man. Still breathing fine, still warm Jul 29 21:58:50 * Morgan nods Jul 29 21:58:53 Maybe, then Jul 29 21:59:18 HH: Mebbie. I'll keep prayin' Jul 29 21:59:33 * Morgan nods Jul 29 21:59:37 I'm... going to see Jana Jul 29 22:00:17 *HH nods, looking so sad* don' be scared, man, she just looks like she's sleepin' Jul 29 22:00:42 * Morgan nods, chewing his bottom lip as he moves toward her room Jul 29 22:02:51 * Adalbrecht follows him, a hand on his shoulder. He hears a soft voice in his head. It's a woman's voice, unknown to him, but something about it feels soothing, grounding. "you don't have to do this... go to the lake, and then come home..." Jul 29 22:03:15 * Morgan looks round Jul 29 22:04:13 *there's nothing to see, but he's wearing a necklace he's not used to* Jul 29 22:06:56 * Morgan looks at it Jul 29 22:09:33 *it's a silver compass pointing north. It feels safe* Jul 29 22:10:17 * Morgan frowns, pressing his thumb to it Jul 29 22:10:31 Morgan? Are you ready? Do you need longer before you face this? Jul 29 22:11:30 I... I don't... know Jul 29 22:13:38 *the pendant starts to feel warm* Jul 29 22:13:58 * Morgan keeps looking at it, rubbing it with his thumb Jul 29 22:15:28 *he stops being able to feel Adalbrecht's hand, and everything is suddenly brighter. Beneath his feet is not floorboards but the pebbles from the lake shore, and he knows where he is, in that safe place by the Sudlache* Jul 29 22:16:06 * Morgan lets out a hard breath, kneeling down on the pebbles Jul 29 22:16:35 *It's very peaceful here, just the lapping water as usual* Jul 29 22:17:09 * Morgan sits there for a little while before trying to wake up Jul 29 22:17:43 *he manages it with ease. Molly is fast asleep on his arm* Jul 29 22:17:48 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Jul 29 22:17:53 * Morgan tries to get an idea for the time Jul 29 22:18:07 *it's about two hours before dawn* Jul 29 22:18:31 * Morgan climbs out of bed, going looking for the tobacco Jul 29 22:18:48 *he finds it where it usually is* Jul 29 22:19:39 * Morgan prepares it before going into the study, and getting the pipe lit, drawing on it Jul 29 22:20:30 *he's been there about fifteen minutes when the bedroom door opens. Molly has a gown on* my love? Jul 29 22:20:45 nightmare Jul 29 22:20:58 Do you want me to stay, or go? Jul 29 22:21:40 stay Jul 29 22:22:05 * Molly comes to sit beside him "magic?" Jul 29 22:22:25 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 29 22:22:39 I don't think I need to Jul 29 22:22:48 * Molly nods Jul 29 22:23:06 Would you like me to sit closer? Jul 29 22:23:17 * Morgan nods, drawing on the pipe again Jul 29 22:23:46 * Molly sits right beside him, leaning against him "close enough? Or on your lap?" Jul 29 22:23:57 This'll do Jul 29 22:24:19 * Molly nods. The tobacco works as it has before Jul 29 22:25:46 * Morgan sighs Jul 29 22:26:18 Its like someones gone "he's accepted he's stuck with them, hit him with a bad one" Jul 29 22:27:19 One of the threads? Jul 29 22:27:57 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:29:16 Do you feel up to telling me? Jul 29 22:29:32 * Morgan draws on the pipe again Jul 29 22:30:36 I'd gone to the market... picked up some bread. Got this weird feeling the date was important, and that I expected to smell smoke... was weird. I get home and the doors unlocked. I go in and Edwards slumped over the table, no pulse, so I carried him to the doctor, but it was too late. Mandrake. Jul 29 22:31:16 Oh no, that's awful Jul 29 22:31:27 * Morgan swallows, nodding Jul 29 22:32:44 Sent Claudia to my fathers house, to make sure no-one eats or drinks anything... take HeinzHarold back to my cottage, to look for Dietlinde. She's in the kitchen, looking... like she's in a daze. Edward had brought apple juice. Jana guzzled it down, like she did... Edward and Dietlinde drank it, but... she was pregnant and threw it up... Jul 29 22:33:25 * Molly nods sadly "oh my love..." Jul 29 22:34:22 Jana was gone. I had to send for my father to tell him... Dietlinde wouldn't take the treatment to purge her of the mandrake in her system because it would've killed the child she was carrying. Jul 29 22:35:19 * Molly nods Jul 29 22:36:19 Purging is dangerous, and you need charcoal and caster oil to do it thoroughly enough. She would have lost the baby, but she could well have survived that, fertility intact for the next time Jul 29 22:37:03 She wouldn't do it. She'd rather die than choose to take the childs life Jul 29 22:37:34 * Molly nods "She had very strong religious conviction, didn't she?" Jul 29 22:37:45 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:37:52 If it was Theus' will, she'd survive Jul 29 22:38:31 * Molly nods "that was hard for you to accept immediately after losing Jana?" Jul 29 22:39:08 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:40:06 I'd just set Dietlinde to sleep... her pulse was still strong... I told my father about Edward and was about to go and see Jana... then I hear a voice saying I don't need to do that, I can just go to the lake and come home, and noticed the pendant Jul 29 22:40:54 That's... interesting Jul 29 22:41:01 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:41:08 It might be when it hurts less Jul 29 22:41:54 It sounds like perhaps Theus would have been merciful, if she was only sleeping... Jul 29 22:42:28 * Morgan shrugs Jul 29 22:42:32 My father brought the ring Jul 29 22:43:05 Oh... I see Jul 29 22:43:36 That ring was to stop you bleeding to death... I don't think its made any difference Jul 29 22:44:25 But before me, there's always been two healthy sons for the Veisgrafin... Jul 29 22:45:05 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:45:11 True... Jul 29 22:46:03 It isn't where we are... I'm sorry you have dreamt something so hard Jul 29 22:46:15 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:46:22 I'll be alright Jul 29 22:48:25 I know, my love Jul 29 22:49:12 * Morgan nods, closing his eyes Jul 29 22:50:00 Would you let me hug you? Jul 29 22:50:33 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:50:36 aye Jul 29 22:52:34 * Molly kneels on the couch so she can wrap her arms around him Jul 29 22:52:50 * Morgan leans into her, letting out a shuddering breath Jul 29 22:54:44 * Molly gently strokes his hair Jul 29 22:54:57 It's alright, my love, I'm here for you Jul 29 22:56:12 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:56:31 Claudia was saying its good that I've not had anything too bad for a while Jul 29 22:57:23 And then you get this, which has to be one of the worst! Jul 29 22:57:38 * Morgan nods Jul 29 22:57:40 yeah Jul 29 22:58:17 But you are managing. You magical control has not been lost Jul 29 22:59:09 No. If I hadn't spent some time at the lake, that might not be the case Jul 29 22:59:44 * Molly nods Jul 29 22:59:58 That helps you very much Jul 29 23:00:14 * Morgan nods Jul 29 23:00:16 Yes, it does Jul 29 23:01:00 * Molly kisses his crown Jul 29 23:01:13 I'd take it if I could Jul 29 23:02:47 I know you would Jul 29 23:03:47 And I know you wouldn't let me Jul 29 23:05:06 * Morgan nods Jul 29 23:05:08 You are correct Jul 29 23:05:43 * Molly holds him for as long as he lets her Jul 29 23:08:02 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 29 23:47:51 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)