**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Sep 28 10:34:28 2023 Sep 28 10:34:28 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Sep 28 13:36:53 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 28 14:42:04 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Sep 28 14:51:49 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Sep 28 14:54:21 The fuck did that come from Sep 28 14:54:21 fuckin’ ‘ell! Sep 28 14:54:21 an gener’ly from her parents Sep 28 14:54:21 indeed.... -anyway-... there's little cubby holes all over the ship, most of them have some drink or another in them Sep 28 14:54:21 * HH nods Sep 28 14:54:25 hidin’ it from th’ crew? Sep 28 14:54:27 No, if I was doing that it'd be locked away. They're good, they're not going to get hammered before they work Sep 28 14:55:40 * Molly is now known as HH Sep 28 14:55:51 from me an’ Claudia then Sep 28 14:56:22 I don't want to say yes... but... I'm not a liar.... Sep 28 14:56:56 * HH nods Sep 28 14:57:01 we got form Sep 28 14:57:38 You do rather Sep 28 14:58:06 * HH nods Sep 28 14:58:29 mebbie we’ll acquire some fr’m Rosie Sep 28 14:58:38 * Morgan nods Sep 28 14:58:50 I'm sure he wouldn't mind sharing... Sep 28 14:59:12 * HH nods Sep 28 14:59:20 never minded b’fore Sep 28 15:00:01 * Morgan nods Sep 28 15:00:06 Just as well Sep 28 15:00:24 that’s what friends are for Sep 28 15:01:46 * Morgan nods Sep 28 15:01:50 You ready to go back? Sep 28 15:03:54 * HH nods Sep 28 15:04:09 yep, missin’ seeing two tits and not just one Sep 28 15:04:26 * Morgan looks round Sep 28 15:04:33 huh... but there's no mirrors in here... Sep 28 15:04:44 * Morgan moves to the door, holding it open Sep 28 15:05:01 nope. keep them in yer bedroom, doncha? Sep 28 15:06:05 Don't be absurd Sep 28 15:07:10 * HH laughs Sep 28 15:07:17 come on, dickhead Sep 28 15:08:12 * Morgan follows him Sep 28 15:09:46 * HH gets settled back in, and they open some drambuie. Molly waits til they’re undressing for bed before being nosey Sep 28 15:09:50 * HH is now known as Molly Sep 28 15:09:56 how did he take it? Sep 28 15:10:52 Very well. He wants to tell Inga himself Sep 28 15:14:23 * Molly nods Sep 28 15:14:35 will she be upset, do you think? Sep 28 15:15:01 I think so, yes Sep 28 15:17:18 * Molly nods, getting in to bed Sep 28 15:17:52 it is difficult to see a former entanglement doing so well, I suppose Sep 28 15:18:19 * Morgan gets undressed and into bed Sep 28 15:18:22 I suppose so... Sep 28 15:19:05 * Molly cuddles up Sep 28 15:19:13 how do you feel about it? Sep 28 15:19:46 * Morgan shrugs Sep 28 15:19:50 I have mixed feelings about it Sep 28 15:21:29 would you share them? Sep 28 15:21:41 * Morgan sighs Sep 28 15:22:05 I am envious, obviously... but I am a little concerned for Hildegarde... I still don't entirely trust him Sep 28 15:22:58 * Molly nods Sep 28 15:23:29 is it worse because she resembles Dietlinde? Sep 28 15:24:03 * Morgan shrugs Sep 28 15:24:09 I imagine it will be Sep 28 15:25:17 * Molly nods Sep 28 15:25:41 perhaps we will see them less than we might have done? Sep 28 15:25:51 Its unlikely I imagine Sep 28 15:30:23 /me nods Sep 28 15:30:48 for Elsie and James wedding we will be there, as well as you going shortly after our arrival at Hafenlohr Sep 28 15:31:27 * Morgan nods Sep 28 15:31:31 aye Sep 28 15:34:45 she is resource, and she raised Rickon all by herself since he was a baby. She will be well, no matter what Sep 28 15:34:58 * Morgan nods, sighing Sep 28 15:35:04 Yes... I just don't want her hurt Sep 28 15:36:32 * Molly nods Sep 28 15:36:41 a quiet word, perhaps? Sep 28 15:37:22 With him? Sep 28 15:38:34 yes Sep 28 15:39:02 * Morgan nods Sep 28 15:39:05 Aye, maybe Sep 28 15:40:55 * Molly nods Sep 28 15:41:19 you trusted him before Alarice, and Theus knows what a monster she was Sep 28 15:42:03 Yes, I did... Sep 28 15:45:56 perhaps we should give him the benefit of the doubt Sep 28 15:46:15 Its difficult Sep 28 15:47:26 you do not trust easy Sep 28 15:48:11 No... no I don't. Sep 28 15:48:37 * Molly kisses his cheek “but you trust me” Sep 28 15:49:34 Yes, I do Sep 28 15:51:12 with your life? Sep 28 15:51:36 I think I've already demonstrated that Sep 28 15:53:15 * Molly nods Sep 28 15:53:36 I suppose being what I am, just being around me could be a risk Sep 28 15:54:04 Because of how often we are forced to face danger? Sep 28 15:58:15 because I can hurt people Sep 28 15:58:46 I think you've got a handle on that Sep 28 16:00:36 yes, but it still requires your trust Sep 28 16:00:53 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:02:53 I’m grateful for it. It would be a heavy burden to carry alone Sep 28 16:03:18 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:03:20 Yes, it is Sep 28 16:04:38 we all have each other Sep 28 16:05:29 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:05:41 Yes, we do Sep 28 16:05:47 * Molly nods Sep 28 16:05:58 how are you finding having Florrie now? Sep 28 16:06:55 Difficult to an extent Sep 28 16:11:24 * Molly nods Sep 28 16:11:36 she likes you Sep 28 16:12:57 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:13:36 I'm a little worried about how much she wants to stay with the boys... Sep 28 16:14:16 * Molly nods Sep 28 16:14:25 That is common for children though Sep 28 16:15:06 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:15:13 But she doesn't think quite like other children Sep 28 16:16:24 no. you are worried she will struggle to go home? Sep 28 16:16:36 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:16:39 Yes, I am Sep 28 16:18:27 * Molly nods Sep 28 16:18:44 we will have to cross that bridge when we come to it, I think Sep 28 16:19:16 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:19:18 Aye Sep 28 16:19:48 are you ready to sleep? Sep 28 16:19:54 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:20:00 Aye, I am... mostly Sep 28 16:20:04 mostly? Sep 28 16:20:25 * Morgan nods Sep 28 16:20:32 Lets see what horrors I must face tonight Sep 28 16:29:59 oh! I thought... nevermind Sep 28 16:30:12 No, love... not right now Sep 28 16:36:10 * Molly nods Sep 28 16:36:23 alright, goodnight liebling Sep 28 16:37:23 Goodnight my love Sep 28 16:40:29 * Molly sings to him until he’s asleep Sep 28 16:44:57 *He starts to dream where he’d been tutoring her. After their ship had been sunk by the Vesten idiots, they’d been taken to Freiburg, and then left to fend for themselves, her uncle the Freiarr giving them only a little money and a letter for Adalbrecht, intending to return to Insel to collect his family join him to progress to Sudlachenburg. Sep 28 16:46:50 This means they are left in the dock, the ferry to Baden having already left, and in need of clothing and accommodation until the morning. He has been given ten guilders, which will barely cover the ferry, a couple of small rooms, and a handful of meals Sep 28 16:47:05 * Molly looks around the dock “So this is Eisen...” Sep 28 16:47:16 Part of it, yes Sep 28 16:49:58 * Molly nods Sep 28 16:50:12 it’s not much different to Tawstock Sep 28 16:51:24 Bit busier... Sep 28 16:52:23 * Molly nods Sep 28 16:52:39 what do we do now? I can’t believe he just left us! Sep 28 16:53:43 We need to find somewhere to stay and eat... and you need some clothes Sep 28 16:55:02 * Molly nods, smiling Sep 28 16:55:25 let’s go to the shops then Sep 28 16:56:11 * Morgan nods, turning the letter over in his hands Sep 28 16:56:25 alright... Sep 28 16:58:02 do we have enough money? Sep 28 16:59:16 No. Lets go to the bank, see if I left anything in my account... failing that, a little bit of arm twisting will be involved Sep 28 16:59:46 it will be cheaper if my clothes are harder to get in to? Sep 28 17:00:09 No. That isn't what I meant Sep 28 17:02:46 * Molly nods Sep 28 17:02:54 do you know the city? Sep 28 17:03:11 * Morgan nods Sep 28 17:03:21 Well enough, yes. The bank is this way... Sep 28 17:05:43 * Molly nods, following him Sep 28 17:06:05 we might not have enough money? Sep 28 17:06:20 No... not really Sep 28 17:06:34 * Molly nods, thinking Sep 28 17:07:03 what if we share a room here and on the ferry? I can sleep on the floor, or top to tail if you prefer Sep 28 17:07:31 It might be necessary... but I don't sleep much, so I'll take the floor Sep 28 17:09:14 * Molly nods, smiling “alright then. I don’t need new clothes, if there’s a stall with secondhand things I can manage a few more days if I have another shift and stockings Sep 28 17:09:29 We'll see what we can come up with Sep 28 17:09:35 * Molly nods Sep 28 17:09:48 we can rough it, it’s an adventure Sep 28 17:09:57 Perhaps Sep 28 17:10:03 * Molly watches him Sep 28 17:10:10 don’t you like it here? Sep 28 17:10:35 * Morgan shrugs Sep 28 17:10:39 Its been a while since I was here Sep 28 17:13:00 * Molly nods Sep 28 17:13:15 I could hold your hand, if that would make you feel better Sep 28 17:15:04 If you'd like Sep 28 17:15:21 * Molly smiles, taking his hand Sep 28 17:15:52 are you glad he’s gone? Sep 28 17:16:12 Your uncle? Sep 28 17:16:17 * Molly nods Sep 28 17:16:26 yes. He's pigheaded and arrogant Sep 28 17:16:40 * Molly laughs Sep 28 17:16:53 that’s very diplomatic (!) Sep 28 17:17:46 * Morgan shrugs Sep 28 17:18:01 Thankfully diplomacy isn't what I was aiming for Sep 28 17:19:57 * Molly nods Sep 28 17:20:18 do you wish he hadn’t brought he to Lady Torrington’s that day? Sep 28 17:20:44 No, I wish he wasn't such an ass Sep 28 17:20:56 * Molly nods Sep 28 17:21:16 Are you sure you want to marry me? I know circumstances have forced us... Sep 28 17:22:06 This is the path we chose... with any luck once we arrive and the inevitable shouting has subsided, things will be more... comfortable Sep 28 17:25:00 * Molly nods, and keeps his hand as they go. He notices that when they past fast conversation, she seems to move closer to him, seeking his protection in a world she is unfamiliar with Sep 28 17:25:53 * Morgan keeps her close, finally reaching the bank Sep 28 17:26:57 * Molly looks up at it Sep 28 17:27:08 here?! but this is very fancy Sep 28 17:27:16 * Morgan nods Sep 28 17:27:20 Its a bit ostentatious Sep 28 17:31:19 do I come with you? Sep 28 17:31:27 Aye, I'm not leaving you out here Sep 28 17:34:32 * Molly comes in with him. The bank inside is much fancier than anywhere he has been for a while Sep 28 17:34:54 * Morgan glances round, making his way to a counter Sep 28 17:36:47 *There’s a very smart but very young man there* Sep 28 17:36:52 M: Good day Sep 28 17:37:00 * Morgan inclines his head Sep 28 17:37:05 I'd like to check the balance of my account Sep 28 17:38:40 M: Uhh, yes, I can do that... I need... *he looks for some paper* your name, sir Sep 28 17:38:53 Boertig, Morgan. Sep 28 17:39:29 *he notes it* I’ll be bit a moment Sep 28 17:39:51 * Morgan nods, looking round the bank Sep 28 17:40:24 Reckon he'll nip out the back, tell his manager someones pretending to be a nobleman... Sep 28 17:41:46 * Molly smiles “maybe” Sep 28 17:43:09 *His prediction comes true, because the man comes back with a very well dressed man who acts like he owns the place, and a second clerk, a man Morgan recognises. Kaufman. Sep 28 17:43:41 * Morgan sighs quietly Sep 28 17:43:49 Kaufmann Sep 28 17:45:28 *Kaufmann is already glaring at him. The manager looks him over* Manager: State your name, Sir. Sep 28 17:45:46 Koertig... Morgan. Sep 28 17:47:06 Manager: You realise that Morgan Koertig is a Veisgraf, yes? You do not look like a Veisgraf Sep 28 17:48:20 I recall being a Veisgraf, yes... before my wife and daughter were murdered... but thats beside the point. Sep 28 17:48:28 * Morgan looks at Kaufmann Sep 28 17:48:37 You could clear this up... Sep 28 17:49:09 K: He’s trouble is what he is. Disobedient, disrespectful. He should have hung for mutiny. Sep 28 17:50:21 * Morgan looks back to the manager Sep 28 17:50:40 Manager: *he looks to Kaufmann* You know this man then? Sep 28 17:51:28 *Kaufmann looks angry, caught out* Might do. Sep 28 17:53:23 Oh, there's a dilemma... you can tell him the truth and not spite me... or you can keep it to yourself and be, eventually, proven a liar which, given the institute you work in, I imagine that would be an issue for your continued employment. Are there any objectionist navy men here? Sep 28 17:54:30 *Manager calls to a man who looks like he should have retired before the War ended, and that man comes over using a stick* Sep 28 17:55:07 * Morgan looks him over before bowing his head Sep 28 17:55:39 I was wondering... are you aware of an... incident between Kaufmann here and one of his subordinates during the war? Sep 28 17:56:10 old man: Something about a rifle, wasn’t it? Sep 28 17:56:28 *Kaufmann starts scowling* you dare to mock me?! Sep 28 17:56:58 Only really big incident in Kaufmanns career really, wasn't it, in terms of disobedience... Sep 28 17:58:04 OM: *he smiles slightly* Only notable incidence at all, bad or good. Sep 28 17:58:18 * Morgan smiles slightly Sep 28 17:58:32 So, no-one else he would feel should have been tried for mutiny then? Sep 28 17:59:34 OM: not that I heard of Sep 28 17:59:40 * Morgan nods Sep 28 17:59:56 *Kaufmann is now bright red, obviously struggling to keep his cool* Sep 28 18:00:56 I don't suppose you know who the, lets say, perpetrator was? Sep 28 18:02:12 OM: Young nobleman from somewhere rural, pretty fresh from the Academy I think Sep 28 18:02:28 * Morgan nods Sep 28 18:03:16 Thank you sir... *he looks at the manager* young nobleman... wanted him tried for mutiny, only really notable point in his career... you'll recall what he said about me... Sep 28 18:04:44 Manager: Yes, my Lord. Come into my office and I will handle your account Sep 28 18:05:04 * Morgan nods Sep 28 18:05:07 The young lady comes too Sep 28 18:05:40 *Manager nods after giving a disgusted look at Kaufmann* follow me please Sep 28 18:07:07 *The Manager gets them set up in a very nice office, quiet and private away from the main desks. He has coffee poured for them, and Molly takes one of the offered biscuits. Then the manager opens the file* Sep 28 18:07:12 * Molly is now known as Manager Sep 28 18:07:38 * Morgan sips the coffee, closing his eyes briefly before setting down the cup and watching the manager Sep 28 18:08:11 Ah-ha... I see. There appears to be a complication with your account Sep 28 18:08:21 Let me guess... I'm dead. Sep 28 18:09:01 It is to be closed with the balance transferred to Graf Sudlachenburg in two days time Sep 28 18:09:17 That, clearly, won't be necessary Sep 28 18:10:05 * Manager nods Sep 28 18:10:55 I presume you intend to continue banking with us, rather than withdrawing the... *he looks at the paper, brows raising* the uhh full balance Sep 28 18:11:17 * Morgan nods, watching him closely Sep 28 18:11:43 All I want at the moment is enough for some new clothes and somewhere to stay tonight Sep 28 18:12:03 One hundred guilders? Sep 28 18:12:30 That rather depends how much there is.... But that should be plenty Sep 28 18:12:40 * Manager nods Sep 28 18:13:03 The balance is five thousand three hundred and fifty guilders Sep 28 18:13:23 M: what?! that’s a fortune! Sep 28 18:13:37 * Morgan picks up the coffee again Sep 28 18:13:55 I see. Sep 28 18:14:29 *Molly glances at him, but stays quiet* Sep 28 18:16:02 * Morgan sips the coffee Sep 28 18:16:12 Yes, a hundred guilders then Sep 28 18:16:34 * Manager looks relieved Sep 28 18:16:51 very good Sep 28 18:17:30 Does Kaufmann have access to that file... to my account, or that of my family? Sep 28 18:18:31 he will no longer have access to any accounts, my Lord Sep 28 18:19:07 I would imagine other accounts will be fine... but, as you've probably gathered, he has quite the enmity towards me Sep 28 18:25:00 No, Mr Kaufmann will no longer be an employee of the bank Sep 28 18:28:48 Why? He did not lie, exactly... Sep 28 18:29:13 it is enough Sep 28 18:30:13 * Morgan shrugs Sep 28 18:30:15 As you wish Sep 28 18:31:06 * Manager goes through the process of getting him a pouch of a hundred guilders, making him sign for it* Sep 28 18:31:27 * Morgan does so, taking the time to finish his coffee Sep 28 18:31:59 * Manager hands it over before escorting them out Sep 28 18:32:11 Thank you for doing business with our bank Sep 28 18:32:22 * Morgan nods Sep 28 18:32:32 Thank you for being reasonable about it all Sep 28 18:33:09 Naturally, my Lord. Good day Sep 28 18:34:19 * Morgan nods, guiding Molly away from the building Sep 28 18:36:21 * Manager is now known as Molly Sep 28 18:36:36 * Molly looks surprised still Sep 28 18:37:08 That was.. surprising. Sep 28 18:42:36 I had no idea you were rich! Sep 28 18:42:43 no... nor did I Sep 28 18:43:12 wow! so... now what? Sep 28 18:43:31 Lets go get you some clothes, then we'll find some lodgings for the night Sep 28 18:50:07 * Molly nods. They don’t get very far before there’s a shout of “Koertig! You bastard!” Sep 28 18:50:51 * Morgan sighs Sep 28 18:50:53 Saw that coming Sep 28 18:51:18 * Molly nods. Kaufmann launches himself at Morgan Sep 28 18:51:52 * Morgan steps sideways at the last moment, hooking Kaufmanns legs out from under him Sep 28 18:52:17 *Kaufmann lands face first in horse droppings* Sep 28 18:52:31 damn Sep 28 18:52:48 * Molly smiles slightly Sep 28 18:53:22 *Kaufmann gets up, wiping his face and flicking it over Morgan’s coat Sep 28 18:54:12 * Morgan looks at his coat, shaking it briefly Sep 28 18:54:20 Leave it alone Kaufmann Sep 28 18:54:43 K: no! you have vexed me a final time! Sep 28 18:55:18 What do you want? Sep 28 18:56:15 K: *he spits in Morgan’s face* fight me like a man Sep 28 18:56:29 * Molly sighs Sep 28 18:56:35 * Morgan slowly wipes his face Sep 28 18:56:55 To what end? You want to hurt me? You want to kill me? Sep 28 18:57:18 K: like I should have done that day! Sep 28 18:58:58 You will ensure Molly is safely taken to Sudlachenburg? Sep 28 18:59:25 * Molly looks at him Sep 28 18:59:44 WHAT?! no! you can’t let him kill you! Sep 28 19:00:14 Just... preparing for the worst... Sep 28 19:00:31 * Molly isn’t calmed by this Sep 28 19:00:51 you promised! you said you wouldn’t leave me! Sep 28 19:01:19 I know. I haven't forgotten. Sep 28 19:01:48 this man could be a rapist or anything!! Sep 28 19:02:02 K: I am not a rapist! Sep 28 19:02:05 * Morgan stares at Kaufmann Sep 28 19:02:48 *kaufmann is busy looking offended* Sep 28 19:04:09 Are you -sure- you want to do this? I'd really rather not, I have Molly to keep safe. Sep 28 19:06:33 You can’t fight him! he’d be honour-bound to take me to Sudlachenburg! *she sounds almost hysterical. Kaufmann seems to cringe* Sep 28 19:07:33 * Morgan looks to have become completely relaxed, one wrist held loosely by the other hand in front of him, utterly non threatening Sep 28 19:08:02 What say we just go our separate ways? There's no need for this. Sep 28 19:09:07 *Kaufmann seems to weigh this up. Meanwhile Molly clings to Morgan’s arm, starting to loudly sob* Sep 28 19:12:33 * Morgan whispers to Molly Sep 28 19:12:42 Whatever happens, I'm not leaving you Sep 28 19:15:51 * Molly whispers back “I know.” Sep 28 19:16:47 *Kaufmann looks uncomfortable when she flings her arms around Morgan’s neck and sobs so hard he has to support her, very dramatically.* Sep 28 19:17:26 K: Not today then... but if I ever see your smug face, I am going to fucking kill you! Sep 28 19:18:20 * Morgan nods Sep 28 19:18:25 Very good Sep 28 19:19:14 *Kaufmann stalks off. Molly stands straight, smiling* Wonderful. So, what colour dress would you like to see me in? Sep 28 19:19:56 Blue I think.... I was quite ready to snap his arms Sep 28 19:20:05 * Molly smiles Sep 28 19:20:20 I imagine so, but it’s bad for your reputation Sep 28 19:20:54 * Morgan shrugs, leading her off toward a shop Sep 28 19:22:41 * Molly looks around the dress shop with childlike delight, touching the fabrics, collecting an armful of dresses under the encouragement of a sales girl, and soon he is sat on a couch in front of a dressing room, waiting for her Sep 28 19:23:34 * Morgan sighs, looking round at anyone else in the store Sep 28 19:23:53 *there’s no one, just the sound of her laugh Sep 28 19:24:35 * Morgan waits Sep 28 19:25:59 *he catches a glimpse through a small gap in the curtains of her bare back, shift sat very low on her hips, only just above the line between the cheeks of her derrière Sep 28 19:26:33 * Morgan blushes, shifting so he's facing away Sep 28 19:27:21 *she shows him several dresses, but the prettiest is a greyish blue that matches her eyes Sep 28 19:27:48 * Morgan tells her so Sep 28 19:29:00 * Molly looks happy, and stays so as they go around the city. they sight-see and coffee drink, but then it’s time to find a place to stay Sep 28 19:30:23 * Morgan thinks before setting off towards a place Sep 28 19:31:01 * Molly sticks with him when they get to the desk and the clerk asks how he can help Sep 28 19:31:31 We require a room Sep 28 19:32:03 C: *He nods* of course, and your name? Sep 28 19:32:13 Koertig Sep 28 19:32:57 *He smiles* Yes, my Lord. Would your wife like an assistant for dressing and bathing? Sep 28 19:33:32 * Morgan looks to Sep 28 19:33:42 * Morgan looks to Molly Sep 28 19:33:45 Would you? Sep 28 19:34:12 * Molly smiles a little “If you think you cannot help yourself...” Sep 28 19:34:46 She'll have an assistant. There is a couch in the room? Sep 28 19:35:20 C: There is Sep 28 19:35:29 * Morgan nods Sep 28 19:35:36 Fine, fine. Sep 28 19:36:23 *Clerk nods* Thirty one. I will send dinner to you at seven, my Lord? Sep 28 19:36:43 * Morgan nods, thanking him Sep 28 19:37:20 * Molly smiles, going upstairs with Morgan. The room is nice, but the couch is quite short Sep 28 19:37:24 Uh oh! Sep 28 19:37:32 Its fine. I don't sleep much Sep 28 19:39:51 * Molly shrugs Sep 28 19:39:55 I don’t mind Sep 28 19:40:33 * Morgan nods, sitting down Sep 28 19:41:14 Thank you for the dress *she bends down, kissing his lips* Sep 28 19:41:23 * Morgan smiles Sep 28 19:41:26 You are welcome Sep 28 19:41:32 I'm sorry you had to experience Kaufmann Sep 28 19:41:38 * Molly shrugs Sep 28 19:41:44 that was funny Sep 28 19:42:40 Its pitiful Sep 28 19:44:16 * Molly nods, sitting close beside him Sep 28 19:44:24 why does he hate you? Sep 28 19:45:03 well... strictly speaking everything he said was true... he was my commanding officer and I made him look an idiot Sep 28 19:45:52 It wasn’t mutiny though? Sep 28 19:46:21 Uhhh... an argument that it was could be made... Sep 28 19:48:13 * Molly watches him “but it wasn’t...?” Sep 28 19:48:26 Wasn't what? Sep 28 19:48:32 mutiny Sep 28 19:48:42 You're trying to work out if I am dishonourable Sep 28 19:49:55 no, I already know you aren’t. Sep 28 19:50:25 The higher ups in the navy decided it wasn't mutiny... otherwise I'd have been hanged Sep 28 19:50:33 * Molly nods Sep 28 19:50:46 I’m very glad you weren’t Sep 28 19:51:01 * Morgan nods Sep 28 19:51:02 Me too Sep 28 19:51:28 * Molly smiles Sep 28 19:51:48 I’d have caused even more of a scene to protect you... Sep 28 19:52:07 I'm sure you would... but I did not need protecting Sep 28 19:53:07 oh of course not, but it worked, didn’t it? Sep 28 19:53:16 * Morgan nods Sep 28 19:53:19 It did Sep 28 19:54:28 * Molly nods, taking his hand “Will we still go to Sudlachenburg now?” Sep 28 19:54:39 * Morgan nods Sep 28 19:54:50 I think so Sep 28 19:55:20 we don’t have to though... Sep 28 19:55:44 No... we could buy someplace and just hide... but... Sep 28 19:56:55 * Molly nods Sep 28 19:57:07 we could go anywhere... Sep 28 19:57:17 We could Sep 28 19:59:16 * Molly smiles “we could have a ship, and sail” Sep 28 19:59:32 tempting Sep 28 20:00:56 * Molly nods Sep 28 20:01:06 but you want to go home? Sep 28 20:01:32 * Morgan shrugs, looking uncomfortable Sep 28 20:01:52 I can't let my mother go on thinking I'm dead Sep 28 20:02:14 no, that’s cruel Sep 28 20:02:31 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:04:45 we don’t have to decide tonight, we don’t have to do anything... Sep 28 20:05:10 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:05:18 It is nice to have proper coffee though Sep 28 20:05:26 * Molly nods Sep 28 20:06:16 it is. And dinner that isn’t fish... Sep 28 20:06:25 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:06:28 We hope Sep 28 20:06:33 * Molly nods Sep 28 20:07:09 there’s only one thing that could be better... Sep 28 20:07:39 Oh? Sep 28 20:08:10 we could be able to be as we were on the first ship... very intimate friends Sep 28 20:08:24 We could Sep 28 20:08:52 * Molly watches him Sep 28 20:09:02 have you thought of it much since? Sep 28 20:09:11 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:09:13 frequently Sep 28 20:10:42 On the second ship you were busy pitching in. I thought you were regretful Sep 28 20:11:25 No... I thought perhaps it was too much Sep 28 20:12:22 For me?! Sep 28 20:12:39 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:13:30 * Molly shakes her head emphatically Sep 28 20:14:03 absolutely not! I am mad for the time we are married and you want to do it again! Sep 28 20:14:32 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 28 20:14:42 That is encouraging Sep 28 20:14:48 is it? Sep 28 20:16:06 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:16:18 I was concerned you would regret it greatly Sep 28 20:16:28 * Molly watches his expression Sep 28 20:16:52 No, its absence Sep 28 20:18:49 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:19:31 Hopefully next time we choose to such, we won't get hit by another bloody ship Sep 28 20:20:01 If we get hit by a ship in a hotel, that will be a surprise Sep 28 20:20:39 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:20:50 I have learned not to rule anything out though Sep 28 20:22:46 * Molly smiles “You’d better control your hands, for our safety?” Sep 28 20:23:13 Indeed Sep 28 20:23:39 * Molly sighs dramatically Sep 28 20:23:52 my own hands it is then. Again. Sep 28 20:24:15 Thats unfortunate Sep 28 20:25:08 * Molly nods Sep 28 20:25:18 especially as we’re sharing a room... Sep 28 20:25:30 I can find another room if you'd prefer... Sep 28 20:26:07 why, are you afraid you’ll lose your self-control? *she smiles* Sep 28 20:26:48 My self control is better than you might think Sep 28 20:27:33 it wasn’t so good on the first ship... perhaps I am no longer so tempting? Sep 28 20:27:47 Don't be absurd Sep 28 20:28:35 no? it this conversation a struggle? *she idly strokes his arm* Sep 28 20:30:06 Its just been eventful Sep 28 20:30:34 * Molly nods Sep 28 20:30:58 You should rest, I will take the couch, I’m smaller Sep 28 20:31:47 No, its fine. I'll prop myself in a corner Sep 28 20:33:34 * Molly shakes her head, and kicks off her shoes. She puts her legs over his, laying on the couch “See? isn’t that perfect?” Sep 28 20:34:19 I'll be fine Sep 28 20:34:45 * Molly smiles at the ceiling, shaking her head Sep 28 20:34:57 whatever best pleases you Sep 28 20:36:29 I wonder what this letter says... Sep 28 20:37:13 open it and see? Sep 28 20:37:51 But its to my father Sep 28 20:38:36 * Molly shrugs, holding out her hand Sep 28 20:38:45 can I see it? Sep 28 20:39:12 * Morgan frowns, handing it toher Sep 28 20:39:38 * Molly takes it, popping the seal “oh dear!” Sep 28 20:39:51 * Morgan sighs Sep 28 20:40:00 What does it say? Sep 28 20:40:20 * Molly smiles “idly hands, hmm?” *she looks it over* Sep 28 20:41:05 evidently Sep 28 20:42:45 He says what happened in Tawstock, and that you’re bringing me, and he will be along soon Sep 28 20:42:55 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:42:57 Alright Sep 28 20:44:15 * Molly smiles Sep 28 20:44:28 Shall I fold it up and keep it safe? Sep 28 20:44:54 Best had in case he asks my father if we delivered it Sep 28 20:45:43 * Molly folds it, then puts it down her bodice Sep 28 20:45:49 safe enough? Sep 28 20:45:55 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:45:58 I suppose so Sep 28 20:46:12 no one will be fishing it out! Sep 28 20:47:12 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:47:14 true Sep 28 20:47:39 even you, hmm? *she smiles* Sep 28 20:48:15 Probably best Sep 28 20:49:42 I suppose so. Will we marry as soon as we can? Sep 28 20:49:52 I imagine that is the plan Sep 28 20:50:52 * Molly props up on one elbow, watching him Sep 28 20:51:05 what do -you- want, Morgan? Sep 28 20:52:31 * Morgan rubs his chin Sep 28 20:52:50 coffee. I'd almost forgotten what good coffee tasted like Sep 28 20:53:15 * Molly laughs then sighs as she flops back down Sep 28 20:53:31 you’re a hard man to seduce Sep 28 20:53:42 * Morgan nods Sep 28 20:53:52 Yes, I am... Sep 28 20:54:19 I’ll let you up for coffee then? Sep 28 20:54:38 No, I'm comfortable here, I'll wait a while Sep 28 20:55:26 * Molly nods Sep 28 20:56:01 do you like being used as furniture? *she wiggles her toes* Sep 28 20:56:39 It could be much worse... Sep 28 20:57:07 could it really... how so? Sep 28 20:58:10 Lady Torrington has this chair... there's a spring that is quite obvious when you sit down, just at the top of your leg. Uncomfortable as hell Sep 28 20:58:23 * Molly smiles playfully Sep 28 20:58:36 oh? whereabouts? Sep 28 20:59:50 Near the top of your leg, like I said Sep 28 21:00:16 hmmm... no, I’m not sure where you mean... Sep 28 21:01:06 * Morgan sighs, touching the back of her thigh Sep 28 21:01:08 there Sep 28 21:01:57 * Molly smiles “Oh yes, that would be sensitive” Sep 28 21:02:19 * Morgan nods Sep 28 21:02:25 Distinctly uncomfortable Sep 28 21:02:59 it’d have to be rubbed better... Sep 28 21:03:27 * Morgan shrugs Sep 28 21:03:29 I suppose so Sep 28 21:04:20 * Molly sits up, kissing his cheek Sep 28 21:06:36 * Morgan takes her hand Sep 28 21:06:57 * Molly squeezes his gently Sep 28 21:07:07 I’ll get your coffee Sep 28 21:07:38 Thank you Sep 28 21:09:08 *when Molly is gone from the room, it seems somehow darker, plainer, shabbier* Sep 28 21:09:52 * Morgan sighs Sep 28 21:12:36 *She’s on much better behaviour when she comes back and through the meal, after which he takes a walk outside as she has a bath. When he gets back, she in bed, reading. her can see her shoulders and arms are fully bare, the sheets covering the rest. her hair is in a braid Sep 28 21:13:03 She asked me if my husband prefers my hair braided or down for bed... Sep 28 21:13:52 Did she Sep 28 21:14:23 mmhmm... I said braided, because I don’t know *she watches him* Sep 28 21:14:48 * Morgan nods Sep 28 21:14:53 Whatever is most comfortable for you Sep 28 21:17:17 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 28 21:18:13 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)