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He can see Kaufmann in the crowd looking pleased with himself. There's a lot of people here to witness this, the town of Saarbrucke on the East Road not seeing much drama, but this is where he and the Aug 18 20:24:40 other men tried for various crimes and sentenced to death will die. He's written letters, several. To his Father to apologise, to his mother to send his love, to Edward to say that he wished he'd been a better brother and they'd spoken more often. The weather is cold but dry, the sky very blue, no clouds above him. Aug 18 20:25:30 * Morgan waits quietly Aug 18 20:30:22 *one by one, the nooses are put around the men's necks. He is at the end of the line, and has to wait his turn. Before long, he feels the rough rope too, heavy, scratchy. The crowd look excited by this, but none so much as Kaufmann Aug 18 20:31:11 * Morgan fidgets, determined not to let Kaufmann see his fear Aug 18 20:33:07 *the man next to him is a few years older. He offers him a kindly smile* It's gonna be okay, I reckon heaven's got a place for you, after what you did Aug 18 20:33:25 * Morgan nods, swallowing hard Aug 18 20:33:46 I fought for what was right Aug 18 20:34:15 Man: that's all we can do Aug 18 20:34:27 * Morgan nods Aug 18 20:34:52 Man: Think of something nice, it'll be over quick Aug 18 20:35:17 Tough... just reminds me I'll never see them again Aug 18 20:35:31 Man: You will though, in heaven Aug 18 20:35:54 * Morgan nods, swallowing again Aug 18 20:36:30 *He sees the first man in the line have a bag put over his head* Aug 18 20:37:29 It'll be a mercy not to see his smug face when I drop Aug 18 20:38:04 Man: *he chuckles* It's a pity for me, got someone in the crowd worth dying for, see? Aug 18 20:38:14 Yeah? Aug 18 20:38:51 Heaven's not got a spot for me, not with what I've done, but I'm okay with that Aug 18 20:39:43 * Morgan looks confused Aug 18 20:39:45 I don't understand Aug 18 20:40:02 Man: I'm here for laying with a man Aug 18 20:40:09 * Morgan looks surprised Aug 18 20:40:29 I see... and that means you don't get into heaven... Aug 18 20:40:36 *the next man gets a hood* Aug 18 20:41:10 No, apparently not. Big sin, even when you love and cherish someone Aug 18 20:41:23 I think that's horseshit Aug 18 20:41:54 Man: *he nods* yeah, maybe put in a word for me when you get up there, eh? Aug 18 20:43:00 I don't believe you won't be there. Theus loves us all, and we are created in his image. Aug 18 20:44:31 Man: *he smiles* you're a nice kid. Hope your memory is a blessing to those you love. Aug 18 20:44:41 *the third man gets a hood too* Aug 18 20:44:59 * Morgan shrugs Aug 18 20:45:26 Not enough. Its... an honour to stand beside you. Aug 18 20:46:10 *The man smiles* You too. Maybe I'll see you up in the holy crow's nest* Aug 18 20:46:29 * Morgan nods Aug 18 20:47:14 I have no doubt you'll be sat with Theus. You've love and honour in your heart, unlike those that put us here. Aug 18 20:48:39 We can take our honour and integrity to the grave, but they can't. *The man looks out into the crowd before nodding his head slightly with a smile, and makes a subtle double tap over his heart with his fingers* Aug 18 20:49:07 * Morgan nods, looking in that general direction Aug 18 20:50:20 *There's a young man who does the same gesture. He looks vaguely familiar but he can't place him* Now's the time to be thinking of your sweetheart Aug 18 20:51:09 There isn't one. Aug 18 20:56:30 *the executioner comes to cover the man's head, and he doesn't reply. Suddenly Morgan is assailed not with flashbacks of his life, as many would be, but flashforwards of a life he will not live. Dietlinde the first day they met, Molly giggling about his middle name, kissing Dietlinde in the forest, and kissing Molly in the lake at Graben as the Aug 18 20:56:30 clock chimes for new year. Dietlinde pregnant and silhouetted by the window the morning of her labour, Molly kneeling for the circlet from Faulk at the wedding. Dietlinde showing him Jana, Molly nursing Emil in the rocking chair whilst Varick sits in the floor at her feet. Looking down on Dietlinde as he makes love to her, and directly at Molly as Aug 18 20:56:30 he had her in the stables against the wall* Aug 18 20:57:21 * Morgan frowns, confused Aug 18 20:58:44 *The executioner sounds serious but not unkind when he says* You'll wanna pull yer hair out of the way of the rope, hurt worse if it catches Aug 18 20:59:14 * Morgan nods, looking up at the sky as he bundles his hair up Aug 18 21:01:07 *He is soon covered, the only view the inside of the cotton hood. The crowd cheers when the footsteps Morgan can hear from the executioner move to the lever that when pulled will drop him to the painful death that awaits. Their morbid enthusiasm only makes it worse Aug 18 21:01:58 * Morgan mutters a brief prayer, asking Theus to watch over his family before waiting quietly, eyes closed Aug 18 21:03:13 *he hears Kaufmann shout "Rot in hell, Koertig!" Aug 18 21:06:26 *the man next to Morgan says "If I end up in the eternal stinking bilge, I'll put in word for that prick to stand an unending duty down there with me" Aug 18 21:07:21 Have faith. We'll be alright. Aug 18 21:08:11 *he hears a woman's voice, a shout of "What in the ever-loving fuck is going on here?!" Aug 18 21:08:23 * Morgan mutters Aug 18 21:08:31 I've got a bag on my head and even I can tell what's going on Aug 18 21:09:22 *The man laughs again* if her husband is lucky, he's up here on the platform rather than going home to such a woman Aug 18 21:10:07 Stauss, you've been pardoned... uhhh, no, I'll stop up here thanks Aug 18 21:11:09 *he laughs again. The crowd is surprisingly quiet, so when the lever is pulled, the sound of the doors opening is very loud* Aug 18 21:12:36 *he doesn't fall. But similarly, there's no longer any wood beneath his feet* Aug 18 21:12:58 Uhhh... what? Aug 18 21:13:07 *there are gasps of shock from the crowd* Aug 18 21:13:36 Man: well that was a quick easy death, wasn't it? *he chuckles* Aug 18 21:14:10 Not quite what I was expecting... Aug 18 21:14:14 *there are now shouts and screams of fear from the crowd* Aug 18 21:15:24 Man: *there's a rustling from beside Morgan, then a groan* shoulda kept the damn hood on! Aug 18 21:15:44 * Morgan pulls at his own hood Aug 18 21:16:54 *He manages to get it off. That's when he hears the howling of Kaufmann, as well as the panic of the crowd* Aug 18 21:17:08 * Morgan looks round Aug 18 21:18:43 *the crowd has parted like the proverbial Red Sea, huddled and terrified, and the redhead from his vision walks between the groups of gawkers dragging Kaufmann along behind her by his hair. She looks extremely angry* Aug 18 21:19:04 Man: I guess they missed her husband off the line Aug 18 21:19:15 * Morgan nods, looking down at his feet Aug 18 21:19:53 *they are still there. But there's nothing below them except the bare grass many feet down Aug 18 21:20:11 * Morgan shakes his head, closing his eyes Aug 18 21:20:16 No. No that's not right... Aug 18 21:20:52 *The doors swing back up, hitting the bottom of his feet. The crowd looks even more afraid* Aug 18 21:22:23 Man: There was me, all prepared for an unpleasant death, and now here comes an angry woman instead. The first would have been easier Aug 18 21:23:21 * Morgan looks over at Kaufmann Aug 18 21:23:55 *He is still being dragged to the gallows by the woman. someone calls out* Be gone, witch! Aug 18 21:24:42 I'm a little confused as what we should do Aug 18 21:24:53 *She drops Kaufmann, turning slowly to look at the shouter* Aug 18 21:25:15 Man: Stay very still so she doesn't notice us? Aug 18 21:26:22 If I'm going to die, I'd rather it be quickly and by natural means if at all possible Aug 18 21:27:05 *she looks towards the shouter* Pardon me, I did not catch what you said. Repeat it. Aug 18 21:28:00 *no one seems to want to do that, all huddled together. She watches them all a moment longer before nodding and grabbing Kaufmann again* Aug 18 21:28:04 -I- wouldn't be repeating it... Aug 18 21:28:26 Man: I'd never speak again, just in case. Aug 18 21:28:35 Might just... put my hood back on... Aug 18 21:29:10 Man: I might just see if he'll pull the lever a second time for luck Aug 18 21:30:35 Could -probably- make a run for it Aug 18 21:31:00 Man: From the gallows, sure... from -her-? Not so sure Aug 18 21:32:11 * Morgan nods Aug 18 21:32:21 * MollyK drags him all the way to the gallows. Somehow she manages to tie him up at the steps, but Morgan doesn't see the rope come from anywhere Aug 18 21:32:50 Uhhh, that's disconcerting Aug 18 21:32:56 Man: *he looks at this, then Morgan* more scared than I was five minutes ago! Aug 18 21:33:17 You know that point where you're so scared you got a bit numb to it? Aug 18 21:33:26 Man: yep Aug 18 21:34:22 Sailed right past that now Aug 18 21:34:40 Man: surprised I haven't pissed myself, truth be told Aug 18 21:35:18 * MollyK slaps Kaufmann very hard. With the crowd so quiet it reverberates around the town square Aug 18 21:35:25 * Morgan nods, moving so he can keep an eye on Molly Aug 18 21:36:26 * MollyK spits in Kaufmann's face before gathering her skirt to climb the stairs Aug 18 21:36:48 Man: *very quietly p* oh shit Aug 18 21:37:25 * Morgan nods Aug 18 21:37:29 yep Aug 18 21:38:10 * MollyK heads towards them Aug 18 21:38:57 Ah shit Aug 18 21:41:06 * MollyK comes straight to Morgan, looking not angry now but deeply concerned Aug 18 21:41:21 *The other man watches this* Aug 18 21:43:01 * Morgan backs up a little Aug 18 21:43:05 uhhhh... hello... Aug 18 21:43:33 * MollyK smiles slightly, reaching up to take the rope off him Aug 18 21:43:36 Hello Aug 18 21:44:32 I uhhh... don't suppose you could tell us what's going on? We're sort of supposed to be dead Aug 18 21:45:33 * MollyK pushes the rope fully off before touching his cheek "it's alright, you're safe now" Aug 18 21:45:59 No, really... what's going on? Aug 18 21:46:16 Liebes herz... you aren't dead Aug 18 21:46:32 No, I can see that... Aug 18 21:46:50 Man: *he smiles a little* thought you didn't have a sweetheart Aug 18 21:47:06 * Morgan shakes his head, looking confused Aug 18 21:47:29 * MollyK looks at the man "I'm not his sweetheart, I'm his wife" Aug 18 21:47:55 M: *he just nods warily* Aug 18 21:48:35 I wouldn't want to contradict you, given... everything.. but I'm not married Aug 18 21:51:31 * MollyK shakes her head, smiling "but you are, my love, and somewhere in your heart I think you know that" Aug 18 21:52:35 * Morgan looks deeply confused Aug 18 21:52:41 M: *he takes off his own rope as the other man approaches* might be best just to agree with her, given... everything Aug 18 21:52:59 yeah... maybe... Aug 18 21:53:03 * MollyK looks amused "you think I'm a witch?!" Aug 18 21:53:19 Floating in the air sort of... implies it... vaguely... Aug 18 21:54:16 *the younger man pulls himself up onto the gallows despite the presence of the woman they all seem scared of* Aug 18 21:54:44 I'm not a witch, I just... have some control here Aug 18 21:56:13 We noticed Aug 18 21:58:41 * MollyK watches the two men, then looks away when they embrace Aug 18 21:59:15 Don't be scared of me, I'm here to save you from this Aug 18 22:01:46 * Morgan frowns Aug 18 22:01:48 I've seen you Aug 18 22:03:05 * MollyK smiles, watching him "yes, you have. You are just dreaming" Aug 18 22:03:36 * Morgan rubs at his neck Aug 18 22:03:40 Doesn't much feel like it Aug 18 22:05:22 * MollyK nods Aug 18 22:05:37 I can wake you up, if you are done here Aug 18 22:06:10 * Morgan looks confused but nods Aug 18 22:06:43 *the two men kiss briefly, but no fuss is made by the people around them, all seemingly too busy trying to avoid catching her attention Aug 18 22:08:58 Ok... yeah, if its a dream, wake me up Aug 18 22:09:13 * MollyK gently kisses his lips Aug 18 22:11:20 * Morgan lets her Aug 18 22:11:28 * MollyK disappears entirely Aug 18 22:11:44 Man: where did she go?! Aug 18 22:12:11 * Morgan shrugs Aug 18 22:12:19 No idea. Aug 18 22:13:28 Man: is she a witch? Aug 18 22:13:48 She says she's not but... I mean, if -I- was a witch, I'd say that too Aug 18 22:16:47 M: *he nods* This is my really close friend, Brun. Brun, this is apparently the witch's husband! Aug 18 22:17:05 *Brun offers his hand to Morgan* Aug 18 22:18:05 * Morgan shakes his hand firmly Aug 18 22:18:14 Its... unexpected to meet you... Aug 18 22:20:32 *Brun nods, smiling* thanks for talking to Derech up here, that's kind, most won't Aug 18 22:21:24 He's only up here because of others prejudice. Aug 18 22:21:46 *they nod. He suddenly wakes up* Aug 18 22:22:29 * Morgan gasps, feeling at his throat Aug 18 22:24:15 It's alright, my love... you're okay Aug 18 22:25:07 * Morgan shudders, curling up Aug 18 22:25:48 * MollyK wraps around him "magic?" Aug 18 22:25:55 * Morgan nods Aug 18 22:26:14 * MollyK concentrates, and his body settles Aug 18 22:28:25 * Morgan lets out a shuddering breath Aug 18 22:29:03 * MollyK strokes the back of his head Aug 18 22:29:16 There now, I'm here... Aug 18 22:29:58 The hell was that about Aug 18 22:31:37 I don't know, my love Aug 18 22:35:18 * Morgan nods, swallowing hard Aug 18 22:35:25 What time is it? Aug 18 22:36:21 Four, perhaps Aug 18 22:36:33 ok... ok.... Aug 18 22:38:06 It's alright to be upset by it, my love Aug 18 22:39:13 * Morgan nods Aug 18 22:43:57 You've not dreamt it before? Aug 18 22:44:23 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 18 22:44:24 No, never Aug 18 22:45:20 * MollyK nods Aug 18 22:45:46 I didn't want you to miss anything, but I did not want to leave you there either Aug 18 22:46:13 It felt different... hazy... Aug 18 22:49:07 * MollyK nods Aug 18 22:49:15 Like a normal nightmare? Aug 18 22:49:38 * Morgan nods Aug 18 22:49:47 Yeah Aug 18 22:51:23 * MollyK nods Aug 18 22:52:16 I just found myself there. I had no clue until -he- said your name Aug 18 22:52:29 * Morgan nods Aug 18 22:52:46 I... Aug 18 22:55:19 You...? Aug 18 22:56:35 I was waiting to die. Waiting for that pain, knowing I could do nothing to stop it. Aug 18 22:57:03 * MollyK nods Aug 18 22:57:05 Yes Aug 18 22:58:09 I didn't want to... I was so scared Aug 18 22:59:03 * MollyK nods Aug 18 22:59:08 That is understandable Aug 18 22:59:27 * Morgan nods Aug 18 23:00:39 Do you still feel scared? Aug 18 23:00:54 * Morgan shrugs Aug 18 23:03:22 It's alright to, I won't think less of you, liebling Aug 18 23:03:46 * Morgan nods Aug 18 23:03:48 It lingers Aug 18 23:04:20 * MollyK nods Aug 18 23:04:31 Let me hold you, it's alright Aug 18 23:04:49 * Morgan nods, still curled up Aug 18 23:06:32 * MollyK shifts up the bed so his head is at the height of her chest Aug 18 23:06:50 * Morgan leans against her Aug 18 23:08:12 * MollyK bundles him up close to her, as she would with one of the boys Aug 18 23:08:19 I have you Aug 18 23:08:33 * Morgan nods, breathing slowly Aug 18 23:10:22 * MollyK gently rubs his back Aug 18 23:11:10 * Morgan slowly calms down Aug 18 23:11:47 * MollyK lets him have as long as he needs Aug 18 23:12:23 * Morgan sighs heavily Aug 18 23:12:31 I think... I need to train Aug 18 23:13:07 * MollyK nods Aug 18 23:13:16 Alright liebling, whatever you need Aug 18 23:13:25 * Morgan nods Aug 18 23:13:39 HeinzHarold suggested we take the children down to the lake later, take them swimming Aug 18 23:15:21 That will be nice *she lets go* Aug 18 23:15:49 * Morgan nods, sitting up Aug 18 23:17:02 Will you just stay up now? Aug 18 23:18:03 * Morgan nods Aug 18 23:18:07 I daren't sleep again after that Aug 18 23:19:19 I will see you in a few hours then, my love Aug 18 23:19:30 * Morgan nods Aug 18 23:19:34 Thank you, my love Aug 18 23:21:05 Whatever for? Aug 18 23:21:22 Saving me, as always Aug 18 23:22:50 It was just a dream, my love Aug 18 23:23:25 Even so... Aug 18 23:25:54 We save each other, then we save the world, that is how things are for us Aug 18 23:26:20 * Morgan nods, getting up and pulling his clothes on Aug 18 23:28:59 Take a towel in case you swim, my love, it's still only march Aug 18 23:29:49 I'll be alright Aug 18 23:31:38 * MollyK nods Aug 18 23:31:42 I know you will Aug 18 23:32:39 * Morgan leans down, kissing her Aug 18 23:32:42 I'll see you later Aug 18 23:33:52 * MollyK kisses him a second time Aug 18 23:33:56 I love you Aug 18 23:34:07 And I you Aug 18 23:35:58 * MollyK smiles Aug 18 23:36:12 Go on and work up a sweat, my love Aug 18 23:37:20 * Morgan nods, fetching up his sword belt and heading out of the room, aiming to get outside Aug 18 23:38:22 *he get out there all alone, not even the servants awake* Aug 18 23:39:11 * Morgan finds somewhere, lighting a small fire to train by, working through all of the techniques he's learned over and over Aug 18 23:40:46 *he isn't interrupted for quite a long time until HH appears* Aug 18 23:54:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)