**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Sep 26 00:11:32 2023 Sep 26 00:11:32 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 08:02:47 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Sep 26 08:47:51 * ni638629 (~u749750@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 08:49:12 Once you're steady, we'll get you ready for bed Sep 26 08:49:12 * Molly smiles, yawning “you are just too good. my body cannot handle the pleasure you give me” Sep 26 08:49:12 It seemed to handle it quite well Sep 26 08:49:12 perhaps another day we can push it to breaking point again, like in Graben? Sep 26 08:49:12 Oh? You want that? Sep 26 08:49:15 very much! Sep 26 08:49:17 * Morgan nods Sep 26 08:49:19 Alright love Sep 26 08:50:22 * ni638629 is now known as Molly Sep 26 08:50:48 * Molly sings him an Eisen sailing song, and he falls asleep Sep 26 08:51:00 **He slips into her dream. He's walking along shingle sand beside the water. He recognises the place as Wassermeer on the island of Insel by the tidal crossing he and HH had ridden across on their way out. The light is soft and golden, the evening hot still. His steps make no sound, but ahead of him Molly and Seb walk along. Sep 26 08:51:23 * Morgan sighs, looking round Sep 26 08:52:10 * Molly is barefoot, and Seb occasionally skips a stone on the water. Neither have any sense of him being behind them. it’s all very peaceful, the beach empty Sep 26 08:53:48 **Seb sees something in the sand, and bends on one knee to pick it up. Molly hasn't stopped. Morgan can see it is a white dragon stone, flashing with colours on the surface. "Well what do we have here?" Sep 26 08:54:48 * Morgan watches Molly, stopping near Sebastien Sep 26 08:54:57 **Seb is rubbing it on his frock coat when she turns, so it does look like he is removing something from an inner pocket, and in combination with his position, it's understandable that Molly gasps, assuming this is a marriage proposal, her hand coming to her mouth "Sebastian!" Sep 26 08:57:31 * Morgan folds his arms, watching the two of them Sep 26 08:57:58 **Seb suddenly realises what she has assumed* Nooooo… I'm not… it's not what it looks like! Sep 26 08:58:32 * Molly looks away, blushing hard, turning her face from him. Morgan can see from her body language and expression that she is fighting tears Sep 26 08:58:53 * Morgan sighs Sep 26 08:58:55 Oh love Sep 26 08:59:12 **Seb looks up at her. His voice is calm, the command gentle "Elritzelein." She just shrugs with the hurt, not taking her gaze from the horizon. He takes her left hand, instructing her again, voice softer again "Look at me." Sep 26 09:00:53 * Morgan frowns slightly, looking away Sep 26 09:01:16 * Molly does so. Seb sounds genuine and open I'm sorry, Elritzelein. I have been too busy enjoying time with you to speak with our Fathers, but I will tonight. Forgive me. Sep 26 09:03:25 * Morgan sighs deeply, keeping his eyes on the water Sep 26 09:04:09 * Molly nods, still looking teary. He kisses her palm, then keeps her hand. Hold out your other hand. She does so, and he shows her the lovely stone A gift to you… a token of my affection, if you will **these are words Morgan said to her about the mirror the day she nearly drowned. Sep 26 09:04:43 * Morgan scowls Sep 26 09:06:02 **She tilts her head, looking at her wrist** Sep 26 09:07:40 * Morgan moves slightly to watch her Sep 26 09:08:31 **weaved around her wrist is a cord of white and blue. She blinks rapidly before softly saying "Morgan" Sep 26 09:09:21 * Morgan frowns briefly Sep 26 09:10:18 * Molly shakes her head, pulling her hand from Sebastian's and stepping back "No, I don't want this. Seb looks confused. Sep 26 09:11:10 Oh blossom Sep 26 09:11:19 * Molly touches the cord, running her fingers over it This isn't real, I don't want this life. I love Morgan. I should be with him. She looks solemn. Sep 26 09:13:15 Its alright love... this bits hard, I know Sep 26 09:13:42 **Seb looks hurt and stands up* "Molly… you could have with me what Dietlinde had with him…" Sep 26 09:17:06 She doesn't want to, man Sep 26 09:18:01 Molly looks annoyed: I don’t want that! I want more, I want what -I- have with him! You couldn't give me the special bond he and I have for having come through the darkness together. You couldn't give me the knowledge that I was worth _living_ for. Sep 26 09:19:00 *Seb takes hold of her arm* It would be just the two of us, no-one else in our marriage. Sep 26 09:19:50 * Morgan scowls, muttering to himself Sep 26 09:21:57 You’re wrong. _I_ could never give _you_ a life like that, because I would never, ever stop loving him with every ounce of my soul Sep 26 09:22:20 * Morgan frowns, looking pained Sep 26 09:23:34 s: Elritzelein, I can love you enough for us both. It won’t matter to me. Sep 26 09:24:21 * Molly shakes her head ‘that’s not enough, not after a while. Besides, I want to be with him.’ Sep 26 09:25:25 * Morgan frowns suddenly Sep 26 09:25:36 Alright... you've had your answer, let her be Sep 26 09:27:23 *the light around Seb seems to dull, like he is in the shade where nothing else is, becoming less saturated* Sep 26 09:28:44 It didn't work. Let her go. Sep 26 09:28:56 * Molly touches the cord again, closing her eyes I want to go home. Sep 26 09:30:22 *Seb lets go, becoming darker again, greyscale and shadowy, before suddenly Morgan wakes* Sep 26 09:30:41 * Morgan reaches out for her Sep 26 09:30:59 * Molly jolts awake at the touch Sep 26 09:31:11 * Morgan pulls her to him Sep 26 09:31:23 I've got you Sep 26 09:31:29 * Molly holds him very tightly, almost painfully Sep 26 09:32:22 Its alright, I've got you Sep 26 09:34:20 * Molly nods, burying her face against his neck and breathing in deeply. He can feel her heart pounding against his chest Sep 26 09:34:55 You're safe love, its fine Sep 26 09:36:13 * Molly nods Sep 26 09:36:20 I love you, so much. Sep 26 09:36:29 And I you, my love Sep 26 09:38:49 * Molly nods, taking a deep breath and slowly letting it out Sep 26 09:39:04 I’m alright. it’s still early Sep 26 09:39:19 *it’s about three o’clock* Sep 26 09:39:25 * Morgan nods Sep 26 09:39:27 Yes it is Sep 26 09:40:14 * Molly nods, snuggling up. her firm grip on him only loosens when she’s fallen back asleep Sep 26 09:41:08 * Morgan gently rocks her for a little while before trying to go back to sleep himself Sep 26 09:41:42 *he doesn’t manage it, the dream of hers going around his head* Sep 26 09:42:33 * Morgan sighs, carefully getting out of bed Sep 26 09:42:43 * Molly doesn’t wake Sep 26 09:43:20 * Morgan pulls his clothes on before going to get coffee Sep 26 09:43:46 *he doesn’t meet anyone, but he knows Claudia is on for another half hour* Sep 26 09:44:03 * Morgan climbs up on deck Sep 26 09:44:20 * Molly is now known as Claudia Sep 26 09:44:35 * Claudia is sat in the rigging. it’s still and cold Sep 26 09:44:59 * Morgan climbs up Sep 26 09:45:22 are you early, or have I lost track of time? Sep 26 09:45:41 I'm very early Sep 26 09:45:56 Something occupying your thoughts? Sep 26 09:46:08 * Claudia smiles Sep 26 09:46:13 maybe a little Sep 26 09:48:14 * Morgan nods Sep 26 09:48:16 Good Sep 26 09:48:29 you? Sep 26 09:48:57 I tell you about Molly's nightmare? Sep 26 09:49:13 I don’t know, there are a lot Sep 26 09:49:33 Sad but true... Sep 26 09:49:41 * Claudia nods Sep 26 09:51:27 She was tied up in a dark cave... no-one around but there was a voice, offering her the ability to change the world any way she wanted, but she couldn't be part of it anymore... Sep 26 09:52:15 and she did? Sep 26 09:53:14 She didn't make a decision before she woke. I suspect that was the opposition trying to tempt her away. I told her that no offer made under duress is genuine Sep 26 09:53:25 * Claudia nods Sep 26 09:53:37 they’ll always do what they want afterwards Sep 26 09:54:15 * Morgan nods Sep 26 09:54:34 She's just had another one... trying to tempt her away from me... Sep 26 09:54:48 * Claudia nods Sep 26 09:54:56 something’s afoot? Sep 26 09:55:09 I reckon. Sep 26 09:55:50 is it whatever you’ll face in the future? whatever -we’ll- face. Sep 26 09:56:01 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 09:56:13 I don't know. Maybe. Sep 26 09:56:24 she didn’t give in? Sep 26 09:57:10 This time, no. Sep 26 09:59:05 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 12:26:30 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 12:26:36 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 12:36:08 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 12:37:20 * Molly is now known as Claudia Sep 26 12:38:57 This time... it was definitely the carrot rather than the stick... Sep 26 12:39:51 what happened? are you sharing that coffee? Sep 26 12:40:25 * Morgan sips it before handing it over Sep 26 12:41:04 * Claudia drinks some, holding the cup to warm her hands Sep 26 12:42:40 I was there but... not there... she was walking along a beach with Sebastian... he saw something shiny and bent to pick it up, she turned and saw him and thought he was proposing, but he hadn't... had to speak to their parents... then she noticed a cord around her wrist, like I sometimes do... she remembered me. She said this isn't real, its wrong, she wants to be with me, at which point this 'Sebastian' starts offering her a life just the two of them, where Sep 26 12:42:40 there isn't a third person, how he can offer more than I could... Sep 26 12:45:03 fucking hell. Sep 26 12:45:34 * Morgan nods Sep 26 12:45:51 I'm right, aren't I? Its an attempt at subversion... Sep 26 12:46:07 * Claudia shrugs Sep 26 12:46:28 dreams aren’t my forte, but yeah, reckon you could be right Sep 26 12:47:09 * Morgan nods Sep 26 12:47:19 Reckon so Sep 26 12:48:07 what did she choose? Sep 26 12:49:24 me. Unequivocally. Once the decision was made, the 'Sebastian' faded like he was in shadow... then a bit more... Sep 26 12:49:42 that’s weird Sep 26 12:50:04 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 12:51:35 you must be pleased she chose you? Sep 26 12:52:26 Of course I am Sep 26 12:52:40 surprised? Sep 26 12:57:41 * Morgan smiles Sep 26 12:57:53 Not really... Sep 26 12:58:37 If it'd been to make -my- life better, that might be a different story... Sep 26 13:00:17 * Claudia nods Sep 26 13:00:36 for her own benefit, no way. But for you, or the kids... Sep 26 13:01:12 exactly Sep 26 13:05:05 if it is an enemy, it doesn’t know that weakness Sep 26 13:05:54 I'm not so sure... the first offer, she gave that serious thought... I think if it hadn't been the dark cave, the binding, she'd have run at it Sep 26 13:07:37 it’d be tempting if it was genuine Sep 26 13:07:49 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:07:51 absolutely Sep 26 13:21:49 guess we’ll never know though Sep 26 13:22:08 Maybe Sep 26 13:26:37 one day everything would suddenly be ‘perfect ‘. Or what Molly thinks is perfect, anyway Sep 26 13:27:00 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:27:05 Not if I have anything to say about it Sep 26 13:28:59 but do you, really? Sep 26 13:29:53 Do I ever? Sep 26 13:31:29 * Claudia laughs “good point. who would I end up married to?” Sep 26 13:31:44 Tough one, right there... Sep 26 13:32:20 * Claudia nods “DeeDee, I bet” Sep 26 13:32:38 I'm not so sure, y'know... she sees how happy Uinise is making you right now Sep 26 13:34:17 * Claudia nods Sep 26 13:34:43 yeah, but... Uinise is a woman, and would Molly think that was perfect? Sep 26 13:35:07 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 13:35:23 I think she'd prioritise your happiness over some idealised view of perfect Sep 26 13:36:06 at least we know she’d be kind and want us happy Sep 26 13:36:24 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:36:25 Aye Sep 26 13:37:44 you’d be okay though, right? Sep 26 13:37:58 With you and Uinise? Sep 26 13:39:50 no, I know that already. If she bargains you into a life with Dietlinde again where it’s going to work out okay Sep 26 13:40:26 * Morgan looks pained Sep 26 13:41:27 Thats difficult. Saving her that pain, that fear... but making her face a life in a position she didn't want... Sep 26 13:42:44 but Molly wouldn’t let that happen, would she? she’s make it so Dietlinde was happy too? Sep 26 13:45:01 But... would ti stay that way... I've seen -you- happy in certain circumstances... I'm not entirely sure it'd really be feasible without massive change to -you-. Besides... I'm almost certain that the knowledge of what was would leech through... Sep 26 13:46:50 then you’d be stuck knowing who she was and what she did for you? Sep 26 13:47:39 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:47:46 Reckon so. Sep 26 13:47:50 * Morgan rubs his forehead Sep 26 13:49:14 Probably fucking bullshit anyway Sep 26 13:49:25 I don't doubt it for a second Sep 26 13:49:51 * Claudia nods Sep 26 13:50:16 reckon he, she, it, or they will keep trying? Sep 26 13:50:40 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:50:54 probably. I would. Sep 26 13:52:17 * Claudia nods Sep 26 13:52:33 keep offering til you find the weak spot Sep 26 13:52:47 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:53:02 If I get my hands on whomever is doing it, they're going to regret it Sep 26 13:54:15 * Claudia nods Sep 26 13:54:29 I would too Sep 26 13:54:52 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:56:21 a new type of weird nightmares Sep 26 13:57:12 * Morgan nods Sep 26 13:57:18 Just what we bloody needed Sep 26 13:57:27 * Claudia nods Sep 26 13:57:29 yep Sep 26 14:00:13 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 14:00:18 Not a lot I can do about it just yet Sep 26 14:00:30 makes a change from your horrors Sep 26 14:00:46 No doubt that'll go back to normal soon Sep 26 14:00:58 * Claudia nods Sep 26 14:01:11 * Morgan smiles slightly Sep 26 14:01:11 usually does. what -are- you dreaming lately? Sep 26 14:01:56 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 14:03:08 Had that one where I was about to be hanged... that was just a nightmare though... as for the other, well... I can't tell you about that without telling you something that'd be a massive shift... remember I said to think about it? Sep 26 14:04:28 yeah, think so Sep 26 14:05:30 Yeah... Sep 26 14:06:38 go on Sep 26 14:06:46 * Morgan shifts to look at her Sep 26 14:07:21 You can't put the lid back on it... its... -profound-. Sep 26 14:07:57 * Claudia nods, sipping the coffee before handing it over Sep 26 14:08:00 yep Sep 26 14:08:30 * Morgan sips it before fishing in his pocket for his flask Sep 26 14:09:25 You know the difference between faith and knowledge? Like, we all have -faith- that Theus is there... Sep 26 14:11:27 * Claudia nods Sep 26 14:11:29 yeah Sep 26 14:12:03 And the Capperlucians all have this unshakeable faith in their goddess... Sep 26 14:12:43 Uinise definitely does Sep 26 14:13:14 * Morgan nods, looking round the deck Sep 26 14:13:30 Thing is... so do I... except I don't have faith she exists... I -know-. Sep 26 14:13:58 * Claudia looks unsure Sep 26 14:14:01 how? Sep 26 14:14:53 This thing you hear from the Capperlucians saying she visits them in their dreams... Sep 26 14:16:38 she visited -you-?! Sep 26 14:18:40 * Morgan nods Sep 26 14:18:43 Twice now Sep 26 14:20:19 it’s pretty hard to believe Sep 26 14:20:24 * Morgan nods Sep 26 14:20:52 Yes, it is. So the question really is do you think I would lie to you about it? Sep 26 14:21:13 no. but could you be wrong? Sep 26 14:21:50 You mean could have just been a dream? Sep 26 14:24:51 yeah, I know your dreams are vivid, but... Sep 26 14:25:09 Woke up with a handful of sand the first time... Sep 26 14:30:46 house was on the beach though Sep 26 14:31:44 * Morgan nods Sep 26 14:32:30 I don't sleepwalk... but, yeah... last time was last night. In the forest by Foxcroft. She was eating an apple and it was delicious. She asked if I wanted the seeds and I woke up with a handful of them. Sep 26 14:35:50 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 14:38:18 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 14:38:33 * Molly is now known as Claudia Sep 26 14:38:37 house was on the beach though Sep 26 14:38:37 * Morgan nods Sep 26 14:38:37 I don't sleepwalk... but, yeah... last time was last night. In the forest by Foxcroft. She was eating an apple and it was delicious. She asked if I wanted the seeds and I woke up with a handful of them. Sep 26 14:39:00 * Claudia nods Sep 26 14:39:16 yeah... okay. so you think she’s real? Sep 26 14:39:55 No... I -know- she is. Sep 26 14:44:58 * Claudia nods, quietly watching the sky Sep 26 14:45:51 Unpleasant, isn't it. All the implications of it. Sep 26 14:46:17 yeah, it is Sep 26 14:46:31 * Morgan nods, offering her the flask Sep 26 14:46:56 * Claudia takes it and drinks some Sep 26 14:47:00 I know. Sep 26 14:47:09 is he real? Sep 26 14:47:48 Are you -sure- you want to go down this road? You remember how shaken I was for several days... Sep 26 14:48:06 bit late now, I’m smarter than you Sep 26 14:48:34 No, love, you've scratched at the surface. Sep 26 14:52:44 * Claudia drinks again Sep 26 14:52:48 so, is he? Sep 26 14:52:56 * Morgan nods Sep 26 14:53:13 Its... complicated but yes, he is. Sep 26 14:53:45 sonthere the fuck -is he-...? *she looks at him with a pained frown “where the fuck -was he-, Morgan?” Sep 26 14:54:41 * Morgan reaches out, taking her free hand Sep 26 14:54:48 I know, love. Believe me, I know. Sep 26 14:56:03 * Claudia doesn’t complain at it, unusually Sep 26 14:56:09 well fuck him. Sep 26 14:57:13 Its like he set us all loose and left us to it. Sep 26 14:57:53 yeah. like a really neglectful father Sep 26 14:58:14 * Morgan nods Sep 26 14:58:18 I did point that out Sep 26 14:58:55 to her, whatever her name is Sep 26 15:00:27 Tina atua Fafine... yes, to her. Sep 26 15:00:45 what did she say? Sep 26 15:01:35 She doesn't know why he distances himself as he does... Sep 26 15:02:38 huh, right. Sep 26 15:03:31 I get the feeling she's going to ask, though, soon as she finds him Sep 26 15:04:00 * Claudia nods Sep 26 15:04:04 okay Sep 26 15:05:59 Fairly sure I've committed heresy a couple of times now... Sep 26 15:06:25 I don’t see him turning up to smite, you, so... Sep 26 15:06:40 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 15:06:54 Let him. I'll have some questions for him. Sep 26 15:07:10 like “what the actual fuck, man?” Sep 26 15:08:12 I was more thinking along the lines of telling him he has a responsibility to his people and he's abused his power and failed them. Needs a damn good reason for it. Sep 26 15:09:42 we had a whole fucking war over the slightly different ways to worship him, and there was another god out there this whole time?! Sep 26 15:09:54 * Morgan sighs Sep 26 15:10:07 Thats not even the worst of it Sep 26 15:12:51 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 15:21:27 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 15:21:38 * Molly is now known as Claudia Sep 26 15:21:47 like “what the actual fuck, man?” Sep 26 15:21:47 I was more thinking along the lines of telling him he has a responsibility to his people and he's abused his power and failed them. Needs a damn good reason for it. Sep 26 15:21:47 we had a whole fucking war over the slightly different ways to worship him, and there was another god out there this whole time?! Sep 26 15:21:48 * Morgan sighs Sep 26 15:21:50 Thats not even the worst of it Sep 26 15:22:59 what? Sep 26 15:23:20 Apparently there's, like, a whole bloody family of 'em Sep 26 15:23:49 * Claudia groans Sep 26 15:23:53 what the fuck?! Sep 26 15:24:57 The same ones that have been around for... well, ever. Sep 26 15:28:28 shit. *she sighs* they were fucking right, the pagan types. Sep 26 15:29:11 And so were we. Sep 26 15:32:26 no, we believed there’s just Him. Sep 26 15:33:22 Alright, we got -that- bit wrong... Sep 26 15:35:01 * Claudia nods Sep 26 15:35:07 shit. Sep 26 15:35:35 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Sep 26 15:35:39 yep Sep 26 15:36:15 * Claudia sighs Sep 26 15:36:18 so now what? Sep 26 15:36:58 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 15:37:22 Its almost funny, how something so fundamentally shaking makes very little difference to what I do Sep 26 15:38:52 * Claudia nods Sep 26 15:39:06 you’re not that angry, surprisingly Sep 26 15:39:52 I've got a few weeks head start on you, thats all... and who can I go to? Sep 26 15:40:53 the Nibelungen? Sep 26 15:41:10 * Morgan glances at her before looking out at the sea Sep 26 15:41:21 Still too far from home for that. Sep 26 15:41:41 not for many days still Sep 26 15:42:14 They won'\t be any help Sep 26 15:44:29 * Claudia nods Sep 26 15:44:44 I guess this is a bit too big for anyone to fix Sep 26 15:44:59 Fix? Sep 26 15:46:43 * Claudia shrugs Sep 26 15:46:55 you get used to the idea of one god Sep 26 15:47:43 * Morgan nods Sep 26 15:47:50 You do. Sep 26 15:51:22 * Claudia nods, drinking again Sep 26 15:53:12 * Morgan sighs, looking out at the water Sep 26 15:53:53 fuck. Sep 26 15:54:19 * Morgan nods Sep 26 15:54:24 I threatened them Sep 26 15:56:00 who? Sep 26 15:56:25 All of them. Sep 26 15:57:52 with what? Sep 26 15:58:27 Told her I'd tear all the gods to pieces before I let our children have to face what's coming. Sep 26 15:59:30 why the fuck do they even need you if there’s loads of them Sep 26 15:59:42 * Morgan nods Sep 26 15:59:57 A thought I have had... but then... if they fight the entire universe is at risk I suppose Sep 26 16:00:22 yeah... shit. It’s a lot Sep 26 16:01:12 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:01:14 Yes, it is. Sep 26 16:02:45 * Claudia nods. she says nothing a few minutes before she says Sep 26 16:02:55 at least we’re in it together Sep 26 16:03:20 * Morgan nods slightly Sep 26 16:04:43 How long til we get to the home of my replacement? Sep 26 16:08:20 Monday now, arriving on thurs Sep 26 16:08:54 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:11:37 he can’t replace you Sep 26 16:12:18 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 16:12:21 Thats his purpose Sep 26 16:13:24 I don’t like him, so he can’t replace you to me Sep 26 16:14:38 You don't like him? Sep 26 16:16:38 * Claudia shrugs Sep 26 16:16:47 I don’t like most people Sep 26 16:17:11 but... he's like me... Sep 26 16:18:50 not the same as you. he’s just not you. Sep 26 16:19:11 We have the same humour... the same love of sailing... Sep 26 16:21:31 * Claudia shrugs Sep 26 16:21:38 it’s not the same. Sep 26 16:22:10 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:23:51 it wouldn’t be the same for anyone else either Sep 26 16:24:01 Perhaps not Sep 26 16:25:48 he doesn’t have the childhood history for Heinzharold, and Molly wouldn’t have the same sort of relationship with him she does with you Sep 26 16:26:40 No... I suppose not Sep 26 16:29:07 you don’t have the same marriage as you did before. like that thing about how a man can’t walk in the same river twice Sep 26 16:29:32 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:31:33 Aye. I've fought hard to be where I am... not letting it go willingly. Sep 26 16:34:53 * Claudia nods Sep 26 16:35:20 she belongs with you. I don’t want to have to call you back again Sep 26 16:36:32 That wasn't really my fault... Sep 26 16:38:19 no, fucking scary though Sep 26 16:38:33 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:38:41 I would imagine so Sep 26 16:43:14 * Claudia nods “fucking ice bastard” Sep 26 16:48:12 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:48:14 yep Sep 26 16:52:12 Are you taking Uinise to the Rosenkrantzs? Sep 26 16:56:05 I was thinking I'd let all of you just relax here Sep 26 16:56:21 * Claudia nods Sep 26 16:56:27 suits me Sep 26 16:58:21 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:58:42 I mean, if she'd -like- to meet them... but there's a lot of stuff I need to talk to Sebastian about... Sep 26 16:59:21 maybe we’ll come for a few hours Sep 26 16:59:45 * Morgan nods Sep 26 16:59:50 I'm sure they'll welcome her Sep 26 17:00:04 * Claudia nods Sep 26 17:00:08 no doubt Sep 26 17:04:49 * Morgan nods Sep 26 17:10:11 *Sorgi comes up on deck* Sep 26 17:10:27 looks like I’m almost done for the night Sep 26 17:10:49 * Morgan nods Sep 26 17:10:55 Only another few hours before I'm due up here Sep 26 17:11:12 maybe Sorgi will swap off with you Sep 26 17:11:54 No, I want to work... not much chance left Sep 26 17:12:46 you don’t want to just do morning instead of forenoon? Sep 26 17:13:20 No, I don't Sep 26 17:13:40 * Claudia shrugs “I better hand over” Sep 26 17:13:52 * Morgan nods, letting go of her hand Sep 26 17:13:58 Let me know if you need to talk Sep 26 17:14:07 will do Sep 26 17:15:01 * Morgan nods, letting her go Sep 26 17:16:43 * Claudia climbs down. She talks quietly with Sorgi on the deck Sep 26 17:17:24 * Morgan watches them from his position in the rigging Sep 26 17:17:43 *theres still a lot of affection and ease between them* Sep 26 17:21:56 * Morgan sighs, sipping his coffee and looking out at the water Sep 26 17:24:13 *it’s quiet, and first light comes at almost six, now properly spring. The ship is already moving over the waves when the sun lights them. He’s left to his own devices* Sep 26 17:24:59 * Morgan sits quietly, just watching the waves Sep 26 17:25:30 *at quarter before eight, Sorgi calls him down* Sep 26 17:25:40 * Claudia is now known as Sorgi Sep 26 17:26:05 * Morgan drops down Sep 26 17:26:07 Aye cap'n Sep 26 17:26:13 you’ll want breakfast before you start, m’lord Sep 26 17:27:58 * Morgan nods Sep 26 17:28:00 I won't be long Sep 26 17:28:31 * Sorgi nods. He does manage to get something to eat before handover, and soon he is in command once more Sep 26 17:31:31 * Morgan works as usual, moving about the deck, dealing with each sailor Sep 26 17:32:18 *everything goes well, except it starts to rain at nine and continues until the end of the watch* Sep 26 17:32:47 * Morgan carries on through the shift, obviously unbothered by the rain before he hands over to his relief Sep 26 17:33:29 *the men are relieved to go down to the dry dining room and have lunch* Sep 26 17:34:32 * Morgan grabs a few bits of food and heads down to his study Sep 26 17:35:31 *The noise is sizeable in the room, children shouting and playing* Sep 26 17:36:11 * Morgan watches them for a few moments as he hangs up his coat before going to get a towel for his head Sep 26 17:36:28 * Sorgi is now known as Molly Sep 26 17:36:44 * Molly follows him in, finding him one Sep 26 17:37:11 the rain has been quite persistent, hasn’t it? Sep 26 17:37:25 * Morgan nods Sep 26 17:37:28 It has a bit, yes Sep 26 17:37:57 * Molly hands it to him Sep 26 17:38:06 it felt smooth though Sep 26 17:38:49 * Morgan takes it, rubbing the sides of his head Sep 26 17:39:34 I tried... Don't think we made as much progress as we'd like though Sep 26 17:40:00 it takes as long as it takes, my love Sep 26 17:40:25 We have places to be Sep 26 17:42:48 the sea generally cares little for that Sep 26 17:44:07 No... I don't think it does Sep 26 17:46:11 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 17:48:58 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 17:54:20 No... I don't think it does Sep 26 17:56:14 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 18:27:57 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 18:32:02 No... I don't think it does Sep 26 18:32:39 *theres a peel of laughter from the study* Sep 26 18:33:04 sorry, it’s hectic Sep 26 18:33:11 * Morgan smiles Sep 26 18:33:17 Its full of family, of course it is Sep 26 18:33:29 * Morgan looks at her Sep 26 18:33:31 Are you alright? Sep 26 18:34:08 * Molly nods “yes, my love. it’s noisy but full of love” Sep 26 18:34:34 * Morgan nods Sep 26 18:34:41 Do you remember your dream? Sep 26 18:35:29 * Molly looks uneasy Sep 26 18:35:33 vaguely Sep 26 18:35:54 * Morgan nods Sep 26 18:36:42 I’m sorry if I woke you Sep 26 18:37:16 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 26 18:37:19 No, its fine love Sep 26 18:37:35 * Molly nods Sep 26 18:37:52 nothing to worry about, just a bad dream Sep 26 18:38:43 No, love, it wasn't Sep 26 18:39:00 * Molly frowns Sep 26 18:39:06 you saw? Sep 26 18:39:20 * Morgan nods Sep 26 18:39:22 I did Sep 26 18:39:33 oh. sorry. Sep 26 18:39:40 What for? Sep 26 18:39:58 you seeing Seb and I Sep 26 18:40:18 It isn't the first time, not by a long way. Sep 26 18:40:47 no, I know... but not for a little while Sep 26 18:41:29 * Morgan shrugs Sep 26 18:41:36 I don't think that was a normal dream anyway Sep 26 18:41:47 no? Sep 26 18:42:18 No... you recall I told you about offers made under duress? I believe that was... the carrot instead of the stick... Sep 26 18:42:47 I didn’t want to be with him instead Sep 26 18:43:07 * Morgan nods Sep 26 18:43:15 I know. I saw. Sep 26 18:43:26 * Molly nods Sep 26 18:43:37 you are the man for me Sep 26 18:44:05 * Morgan nods Sep 26 18:44:29 good. Now... I just need you to accept that, deep down, the idea of a perfect world is more or less where we are already to me Sep 26 18:45:31 * Molly nods a little Sep 26 18:45:44 more or less Sep 26 18:46:03 Bit less ice bastard in the future would be nice, but aside from that... Sep 26 18:47:00 I can’t bring them back to you, even that way Sep 26 18:47:45 No. They are at peace. Sep 26 18:48:43 but you, without them, are not Sep 26 18:49:56 * Morgan watches her for a moment Sep 26 18:50:00 Alright, stay here Sep 26 18:50:24 alright? Sep 26 18:51:04 * Morgan nods, going into the study, coming back a moment later with Emil in his arms and Varick by his side Sep 26 18:51:28 * Molly smiles at the children Sep 26 18:52:20 Look at me... -really- look at me... Sep 26 18:52:54 * Molly does so, smiling “yes?” Sep 26 18:54:26 * Morgan looks completely at ease, without tension Sep 26 18:55:12 I was born into war... I've had very few, brief moments of peace, and that has taken its toll... this is what at peace looks like for me Sep 26 18:56:37 * Molly smiles warmly, but Florrie shouting “no! no shoes!” does rather disturb the general peace Sep 26 19:54:16 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 26 20:14:42 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 26 20:16:21 * Molly does so, smiling “yes?” Sep 26 20:16:21 * Morgan looks completely at ease, without tension Sep 26 20:16:21 I was born into war... I've had very few, brief moments of peace, and that has taken its toll... this is what at peace looks like for me Sep 26 20:16:21 * Molly smiles warmly, but Florrie shouting “no! no shoes!” does rather disturb the general peace Sep 26 20:18:51 Do you understand? Sep 26 20:22:26 You are at peace again... maybe not the same peace, but peace nonetheless *she smiles* Sep 26 20:24:48 * Morgan nods Sep 26 20:24:49 yes Sep 26 20:25:01 You can't walk the same river twice Sep 26 20:26:49 V: why? Sep 26 20:27:01 Because the river has moved on... the water has flowed Sep 26 20:27:25 V: ohhh Sep 26 20:28:44 * Morgan nods Sep 26 20:28:47 Shall we join the others? Sep 26 20:29:08 * Molly smiles “And also, you have changed in the time in between. You are not the same man, because you have different experiences by the next time” Sep 26 20:31:47 * Morgan nods Sep 26 20:33:33 * Molly comes to Morgan, kissing his cheek Sep 26 20:36:06 [thank you] Sep 26 20:36:16 [whatever for?] Sep 26 20:36:25 * Morgan moves towards the door Sep 26 20:37:24 [everything, as always] Sep 26 20:38:24 *Emil tries to get to her, but Varick goes on out* Sep 26 20:38:46 * Morgan hands Emil to her before following Varick out Sep 26 20:39:36 * Molly joins them all with the baby on her hip. Claudia and Uinise are missing, but the others are there Sep 26 20:39:50 HH: $all good?$ Sep 26 20:40:08 $All good man$ Sep 26 20:42:20 *HH nods slightly before whispering in Inga’s ear, which makes her smile* Sep 26 20:42:43 * Morgan gets down on the floor, playing with the children Sep 26 20:45:54 *They enjoy this, the grownups happily chatting. Lunch comes and goes, and it’s time for naps* Sep 26 20:45:59 * Molly is now known as Florrie Sep 26 20:46:04 no! no nap! Sep 26 20:46:21 I'm gonn' take a nap... Sep 26 20:48:00 * Florrie shakes her head Sep 26 20:48:06 no nap me. Sep 26 20:48:26 Why? Sep 26 20:48:37 want stay here Sep 26 20:49:33 Why? Sep 26 20:49:48 stay Varick Eel Sep 26 20:50:04 $uh oh$ Sep 26 20:51:44 HH: $looks like you’re getting another kid in your rooms$ Sep 26 20:52:14 Well... perhaps your mama might let you stay for a nap? Sep 26 20:54:23 Alice: if you’re happy with that? Sep 26 20:54:59 * Morgan nods Sep 26 20:55:01 Its fine Sep 26 20:56:24 A: *she kisses Florrie’s crown* Be good, Florrie Sep 26 20:57:34 * Florrie nods, going to Morgan, arms up Sep 26 20:58:28 * Morgan hoists her under one arm, fetching Varick up under the other Sep 26 20:58:31 Come on then Sep 26 20:58:35 *HH and Inga are the last ones out, and he hears his best friend say quietly “Be good, Inga.”* Sep 26 20:59:02 [Wonder what that was about] Sep 26 20:59:46 *Molly follows along with Emil* [what, my love?] Sep 26 21:00:03 [HeinzHarold just said be good Inga...] Sep 26 21:00:36 [I have no idea, but they are very flirty at present] Sep 26 21:01:41 [ah. Who knows then] Sep 26 21:01:52 Now... how are we going to get you two laying down... Sep 26 21:02:09 *Molly lays Emil in the crib* Sep 26 21:02:12 drop? Sep 26 21:02:43 Drop? Sep 26 21:03:30 drop on bed? Sep 26 21:03:47 * Morgan nods, dropping them both gently onto the bed Sep 26 21:03:57 * Florrie and Varick laugh Sep 26 21:12:40 There we go... time to go to sleep Sep 26 21:16:27 shoes, Ballhead Sep 26 21:16:39 *Varick takes off his own boots* Sep 26 21:17:04 * Morgan nods, pulling her shoes off Sep 26 21:19:13 No eat feet, Ballhead Sep 26 21:19:37 Good job I've already had lunch then Sep 26 21:20:39 * Florrie gets in at one end, Varick at the other Sep 26 21:22:06 * Morgan helps them settle in Sep 26 21:22:13 Alright then... thats good... Sep 26 21:22:38 no kick, Varick! Sep 26 21:22:56 V: I’m not kicking, that’s just where my legs go! Sep 26 21:23:34 * Florrie fidgets Sep 26 21:23:38 Me and HeinzHarold used to sleep like this sometimes Sep 26 21:23:54 V: when you were children? Sep 26 21:24:31 mostly Sep 26 21:25:50 V: were his feet in your face? Sep 26 21:26:49 Sometimes, yes Sep 26 21:27:40 stinky! Sep 26 21:28:18 Come on, lets settle down now, get this nap done Sep 26 21:29:18 *the children do, and soon all three are sleeping* Sep 26 21:29:45 * Morgan heads back into the main room Sep 26 21:30:18 * Florrie is now known as Molly Sep 26 21:30:31 * Molly follows a minute later Sep 26 21:30:39 they’re all so cute Sep 26 21:31:11 * Morgan nods Sep 26 21:31:16 I can see trouble brewing... Sep 26 21:32:30 oh? *she kicks off her shoes* Sep 26 21:32:58 Wanting to stay with Varick and Emil... Sep 26 21:37:30 * Molly nods Sep 26 21:37:48 perhaps she’ll tire of them at Hafenlohr Sep 26 21:38:04 maybe Sep 26 21:38:42 it’s very sweet Sep 26 21:38:58 * Morgan nods Sep 26 21:39:12 It is. I worry she's going to feel alone when she goes home Sep 26 21:39:40 * Molly nods Sep 26 21:40:08 perhaps Alice will take her to Sunnymeade more Sep 26 21:40:14 * Morgan nods Sep 26 21:40:17 That'd be good for her Sep 26 21:41:21 * Molly nods Sep 26 21:41:36 it’s good for children to have others around Sep 26 21:42:25 * Morgan nods Sep 26 21:42:29 Yes, I think so Sep 26 21:46:28 * Molly smiles Sep 26 21:46:35 are you to nap? Sep 26 21:46:59 I might... I was up significantly earlier than I planned Sep 26 21:49:05 * Molly smiles Sep 26 21:49:16 that happens to men sometimes, I am told Sep 26 21:49:47 * Morgan chuckles Sep 26 21:49:51 Thats not quite what I meant Sep 26 21:51:13 no I know. would you like to lie with me? Sep 26 21:51:18 * Morgan nods Sep 26 21:51:20 Aye Sep 26 21:51:55 * Molly waits for him to lie on the couch Sep 26 21:52:36 * Morgan pulls his boots off, moving to lie down Sep 26 21:54:24 * Molly lies in line with him, eye level Sep 26 21:54:33 how is that, my love? Sep 26 21:55:03 * Morgan nods, fidgeting Sep 26 21:55:29 Yeah, thats good Sep 26 21:55:35 am I making you uncomfortable? Sep 26 21:56:13 No, not at all... just... settling Sep 26 21:57:29 * Molly smiles Sep 26 21:57:46 you do know I am happy here, don’t you? Sep 26 21:57:57 * Morgan nods Sep 26 21:57:58 I do Sep 26 22:00:26 And that I do not want to be with Seb, even if it would have been simpler? Sep 26 22:01:08 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:01:12 I know love Sep 26 22:02:17 * Molly nods Sep 26 22:02:41 I do not want to get to Insel with you doubting my commitment or happiness with you Sep 26 22:02:59 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:03:01 Alright love Sep 26 22:04:34 shall I sing? Sep 26 22:04:47 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:04:48 please Sep 26 22:07:59 * Molly sings to him, a different sailing song, and he dreams of being up in the crow’s nest on a beautiful day, watching ravens and dragons swoop and play in the sky. when he wakes it is to see Florrie staring right at him Sep 26 22:08:37 * Morgan rubs his face briefly Sep 26 22:08:41 Alright sweetheart? Sep 26 22:09:32 Florrie, quietly: Lee sleep Sep 26 22:09:54 * Morgan nods, very carefully and gently getting up Sep 26 22:10:52 *Molly doesn’t wake, Florrie keeps watching her* Sep 26 22:11:22 You ok sweetheart? Sep 26 22:11:51 F: Wake now Sep 26 22:12:03 So I see Sep 26 22:12:29 F: Go deck? Sep 26 22:13:08 * Morgan nods, pulling his boots on before picking her up Sep 26 22:13:09 Come on then Sep 26 22:15:42 *Florrie looks around as he carries her. There is a raven flying overhead when they get up there Sep 26 22:16:10 Huh... dreamed about one o them Sep 26 22:17:26 * Molly is now known as Florrie Sep 26 22:17:32 dream bird? Sep 26 22:17:38 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:17:42 I did... and dragons Sep 26 22:18:35 * Florrie starts looking around Sep 26 22:18:40 where dragons? Sep 26 22:18:53 Capperlucia. Maybe you'll go there one day Sep 26 22:19:09 go now? Sep 26 22:19:57 No love, its months of sailing... I want to go home Sep 26 22:20:06 And your Vati wants to meet you Sep 26 22:20:38 * Florrie lights up Sep 26 22:20:42 See Vati? Sep 26 22:20:55 Not long now, just a few weeks Sep 26 22:21:35 * Florrie nods Sep 26 22:21:45 Wolfie see? Sep 26 22:22:40 I think Wolfie is coming too, yes Sep 26 22:22:58 Wolfie eat pigs Sep 26 22:23:07 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:24:21 He certainly tries to doesn't he Sep 26 22:26:02 * Florrie nods, blowing hard in Morgan’s face Sep 26 22:26:23 * Morgan closes his eyes briefly, smiling Sep 26 22:26:30 Oh yes, he tries to blow their houses down Sep 26 22:29:03 blow Sep 26 22:29:11 * Morgan nods Sep 26 22:29:13 Thats right Sep 26 22:42:13 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 26 23:18:44 * Florrie has quit (Read error: EOF from client)