**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Oct 2 10:37:00 2023 Oct 02 10:37:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 02 11:07:53 * coadle (~skaafk@155.138.213.160) has joined Oct 02 11:07:53 * coadle has quit (coadle) Oct 02 11:08:24 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 02 11:09:45 *Molly smiles* Thank you Oct 02 11:09:45 I'll get back as soon as I can Oct 02 11:09:45 You will likely hear him before you see him, that Thunderbus is very loud Oct 02 11:09:45 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek before kissing Molly's Oct 02 11:09:45 I'll see you soon Oct 02 11:09:47 *Molly looks more surprised than Verity, and blushes hard* Oct 02 11:09:51 * Morgan smiles slightly before leaving the room to go and find his father Oct 02 11:11:09 *He hears a boom from out in the woods south of the house* Oct 02 11:12:12 * Morgan sighs, going to saddle Xantha Oct 02 11:12:56 *Xantha seems to have forgiven him* Oct 02 11:13:52 * Morgan pulls up his hood as he rides in the direction of the sound Oct 02 11:15:10 *he hears laughing before he hears the next boom, this time followed by his father howling with pain* Oct 02 11:15:25 * Morgan sets Xantha to a run Oct 02 11:16:13 * prairp (~skuoder@45.32.218.68) has joined Oct 02 11:16:13 * prairp has quit (prairp) Oct 02 11:18:23 *He finds Yensid and Adalbrecht in the woods near a very run down summerhouse. His father is bleeding heavily, the blunderbuss seems to have exploded in his hand, badly damaging his arm. He looks over at the hoof sounds before sighing Oct 02 11:18:35 Ad: this wasn’t how I expected to die. Oct 02 11:19:08 * Morgan throws himself off the horse, landing close to his father Oct 02 11:19:19 No. I'm not having that Oct 02 11:20:03 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 02 11:20:34 *Yensid looks to Morgan* I’m going to get help, do you know how to tourniquet it? Oct 02 11:21:04 * Morgan nods, undoing his sword belt Oct 02 11:21:16 Aye. Get moving. Oct 02 11:23:02 *Yensid takes some rope from his pocket, handing it to Morgan. it’s light blue and satiny, but fine for the job. then he runs off* Oct 02 11:23:11 * Adalbrecht looks at Morgan Oct 02 11:23:26 You bothered to return at last. Oct 02 11:24:15 * Morgan moves into place, winding the rope into place before wrenching it tight Oct 02 11:24:22 Lets not right now... Oct 02 11:26:48 yes well, not all of us might have the luxury of time Oct 02 11:27:35 And if they are your last moments, you wish to spend them berating me... very well Oct 02 11:30:48 * Adalbrecht huffs Oct 02 11:31:02 you will tell your mother I love her. Oct 02 11:31:16 If it is necessary Oct 02 11:34:23 * Adalbrecht just lies there watching the sky and leaves, but he’s clearly in a lot of pain despite not voicing it Oct 02 11:34:52 What possessed you to play with that cannon? Oct 02 11:37:44 It was new to me Oct 02 11:38:18 * Morgan sighs heavily Oct 02 11:38:48 I think I'd rather be berated than the silence Oct 02 11:40:41 What the hell were you thinking? we thought you were dead. Oct 02 11:41:26 I was thinking... that I was no longer welcome in my home, and I had lost that that mattered most to me. I wanted to die. Oct 02 11:43:57 selfish, Morgan. what about your Mother and I? Oct 02 11:45:22 You had Edward. As far as I could tell, you didn't want me. Oct 02 11:47:36 I hope you have grown up some since then. Oct 02 11:47:50 That is unfair Oct 02 11:49:00 *His jaw is tight, brow furrowed* You are about to be the Graf. I want to know you have set aside your childish notions and are ready to be the man Sudlachenburg needs now. Oct 02 11:49:42 I'm afraid, my lord, you cannot leave. There are things you are needed to fix Oct 02 11:51:59 You will need to direct that concern to Theus Oct 02 11:52:23 No, it is -your- guidance I need Oct 02 11:54:09 Ask quickly then. Oct 02 11:55:49 * Morgan tightens the tourniquet Oct 02 11:56:45 The situation with Lady Rosenkrantz. It needs your hand to sort out Oct 02 11:58:33 * Adalbrecht looks at him Oct 02 11:58:40 very funny, Morgan. Oct 02 11:59:30 I am not joking. She and I have become... close. Josef Rosenkrantz signed the contract in good faith for her to marry the Veisgraf, but that is not Edward... the Banns, however... Oct 02 12:00:43 * Adalbrecht nods, smiling slightly “Have the priest read the banns afresh. It’s just a delay of a few weeks” Oct 02 12:01:20 * Morgan kneels by his father, pulling him slightly into his lap Oct 02 12:02:09 I never realised the cruelty I was committing, allowing you to feel as I did, that you had lost your child. Oct 02 12:02:18 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 02 12:02:46 I was angry you married without my approval, but you were still my son. Oct 02 12:03:12 I don't wish to be cruel now but.... You did not make it feel that way. Oct 02 12:03:33 we could all have done differently. Oct 02 12:03:52 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:04:40 let your Mother and Edward guide you, they are wise Oct 02 12:04:58 * Morgan grinds his teeth Oct 02 12:05:07 I would rather you do not give up so easily Oct 02 12:05:20 * Adalbrecht looks affronted Oct 02 12:05:33 When have I ever given up?! Oct 02 12:05:55 Aside from right now, never to my knowledge. Oct 02 12:06:11 I have no given up, but I am being pragmatic. Oct 02 12:06:35 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:06:45 Good. I'd rather not have to annoy you to keep you fighting Oct 02 12:07:35 I would prefer you do not. What is she like? They told us she was pretty, wide hipped, and good with children Oct 02 12:08:41 She is scared. She's been pulled from her life and told she must deal with people who only want something from her. What she is, however, is kind, and gentle, and funny. You'll like her, most of the time Oct 02 12:09:28 And you like her Oct 02 12:09:37 Very much Oct 02 12:09:44 * Adalbrecht smiles Oct 02 12:10:06 how long have you known her? Oct 02 12:11:11 Not all that long. When I was hiding, I was tasked with tutoring her in how to deal with noble types Oct 02 12:12:23 * Adalbrecht closes his eyes “I knew with your Mother within moments.” Oct 02 12:12:58 I need you to keep your eyes open... you can't go to sleep Oct 02 12:13:17 * Adalbrecht snaps Oct 02 12:13:24 I’m not going to sleep! Oct 02 12:14:05 I'm just trying to keep you with me Oct 02 12:15:02 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 02 12:15:10 where have you been? Oct 02 12:15:42 Avalon. Keeping a young noblewoman safe... trying to at least Oct 02 12:17:05 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 02 12:17:23 Yensid thought you had been on a farm there Oct 02 12:17:46 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:18:11 I had for a time. As close to happy as I've been since the fire but, once I got wind of Yensid being near, I had to leave Oct 02 12:20:40 * Adalbrecht nods “We have waited for you every day” Oct 02 12:21:09 I'm sorry. I should have sent word but... I could not face it Oct 02 12:23:12 yes, you should Oct 02 12:23:48 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:24:42 I am not so arrogant as to think I did no wrong Oct 02 12:25:03 * Adalbrecht nods Oct 02 12:25:43 You will do better by Sudlachenburg because of it. Oct 02 12:26:13 I understand proceedings are in place to place Edward as Veisgraf... Oct 02 12:26:29 *there’s the sound of men coming* They were but you are not dead Oct 02 12:26:53 I don't know how he will react Oct 02 12:28:20 * Adalbrecht nods, but they don’t get to talk further because he is moved to a stretcher and carried towards the house, still staying stoically quiet* Oct 02 12:28:57 * Morgan takes Xantha's reins, walking him quietly along Oct 02 12:29:11 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Oct 02 12:29:33 * Molly is sat on the steps waiting for him once he’s stabled the horse Oct 02 12:29:47 * Morgan walks to her, rubbing his forehead Oct 02 12:30:02 I thought you'd be with my mother Oct 02 12:30:15 * Molly stands, glancing around before opening her arms Oct 02 12:30:23 she’s gone to be with your Father Oct 02 12:30:32 * Morgan moves into them, holding onto her Oct 02 12:30:52 * Molly holds him firmly Oct 02 12:31:13 I’ve been praying for him, and you all Oct 02 12:31:21 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:31:39 I should... but I don't imagine Theus will be listening for me Oct 02 12:32:13 will we get some tea, or do you need to be outside? Oct 02 12:32:34 Tea, I think. I can't run away anymore Oct 02 12:32:48 * Molly nods Oct 02 12:32:56 You have a big duty here Oct 02 12:33:16 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:33:22 I want to be nearby for mother Oct 02 12:33:38 * Molly nods Oct 02 12:33:47 we won’t be leaving now Oct 02 12:35:02 That is a problem? Oct 02 12:36:33 no, but you’re going to needed here Oct 02 12:37:57 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 12:38:04 If the doctor is any good, he'll be fine Oct 02 12:38:35 but during his recovery... and you saw your Mother’s reaction. They need you Oct 02 12:39:24 I don't intend to leave Oct 02 12:39:58 * Molly nods, gently taking his hand “Come, tea.” Oct 02 12:40:40 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:41:25 *he wakes as they go into the house* Oct 02 12:41:45 * Morgan shudders, wiping at his face Oct 02 12:42:05 *it’s all quiet* Oct 02 12:42:17 * Morgan tries to gauge the time Oct 02 12:42:31 *it’s half after five* Oct 02 12:43:01 * Morgan climbs out of bed, pulling on his clothes Oct 02 12:43:10 * Molly stirs Oct 02 12:43:16 oh... already? Oct 02 12:44:24 Half after five love. Oct 02 12:44:37 alright, my love Oct 02 12:45:08 I need to leave a note for mother Oct 02 12:45:18 I can do that Oct 02 12:46:51 If anyone gets their hands on a blunderbuss, my father is absolutely -not- to use it Oct 02 12:47:02 * Molly sits up Oct 02 12:47:09 is there a problem? Oct 02 12:47:35 Just a dream... but its given a warning before... Oct 02 12:48:13 alright, my love, I’ll tell her Oct 02 12:48:30 * Morgan nods Oct 02 12:48:33 Thank you love Oct 02 12:48:43 are you alright? do you need anything? Oct 02 12:49:32 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 12:49:42 I'm not sure Oct 02 12:49:56 would you like a hug, or magic? Oct 02 12:51:01 A hug would be good Oct 02 12:51:22 * Molly gets out of bed, coming to hug him Oct 02 12:51:45 * Morgan leans against her, putting his face against her shoulder Oct 02 12:52:04 * Molly puts a hand on the back of his head gently Oct 02 12:53:40 * Morgan takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly Oct 02 12:53:45 Ok... I need some coffee Oct 02 12:53:59 * Molly nods, kissing his temple Oct 02 12:54:06 I’ll let you go on Oct 02 12:54:27 * Morgan nods, kissing the top of her head before heading out to get coffee and go on deck Oct 02 13:07:32 * Molly is now known as Claudia Oct 02 13:07:41 * Claudia and HH are both in the rigging Oct 02 13:12:54 * Morgan climbs up to join them Oct 02 13:13:20 HH: Claudia kissed her! Oct 02 13:13:38 * Claudia rolls her eyes Oct 02 13:13:47 About time Oct 02 13:16:31 HH: Still quicker’an you and Molly Oct 02 13:17:18 * Morgan nods Oct 02 13:17:21 -that- is true Oct 02 13:18:03 HH: Not sure if they’re courtin’ now Oct 02 13:18:42 * Morgan looks at Claudia Oct 02 13:18:43 Well? Oct 02 13:19:45 * Claudia shrugs Oct 02 13:19:51 I don’t know Oct 02 13:20:16 Do you -want- to be? Oct 02 13:21:14 * Claudia shrugs again Oct 02 13:21:31 guess so? Oct 02 13:21:58 Does she? Oct 02 13:22:20 I think so Oct 02 13:22:50 *HH keeps his dickery to himself* Oct 02 13:23:27 Cant' say I'm seeing an issue then Oct 02 13:24:09 HH: like a responsibility, ain’t it? Oct 02 13:24:29 It is? Oct 02 13:24:55 HH: y’ become responsible for her feelings more Oct 02 13:25:51 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 13:26:22 I can see an argument for that point of view... however, I'd posit that once you like them and they like you, you've already got some of that responsibility Oct 02 13:26:43 it’s not just that Oct 02 13:27:43 No? Oct 02 13:27:47 it’s telling Sorgi it’s over Oct 02 13:28:28 * Morgan nods Oct 02 13:28:36 I think you need to give him a little more credit Oct 02 13:29:12 And... I think the two of you will always have a special sort of bond... Oct 02 13:29:22 He’ll take it with good grace, but it makes it formal Oct 02 13:29:47 Never really done formal, have you? Oct 02 13:30:19 never Oct 02 13:30:33 HH: yer like opposites Oct 02 13:30:47 I think -thats- your issue... Oct 02 13:31:05 could be Oct 02 13:33:46 * Morgan nods Oct 02 13:35:25 Sorgi has always told me he is happy to be with you until you feel it is time to move on... and I don't imagine he's ever made you feel that you owe him continuing the arrangements, which makes me think it is the formality of the relationship with Uinise thats got you ill at ease Oct 02 13:35:47 I don’t want to hurt her Oct 02 13:36:14 I know. Oct 02 13:37:12 what if I change my mind, or can’t handle it, you know? Oct 02 13:37:34 And how is that different to any of the rest of us? Oct 02 13:38:49 You’re not as fucked up Oct 02 13:39:08 HH! Hang on! -He’s- not as fucked up?! Oct 02 13:44:04 * Claudia just shrugs Oct 02 13:45:11 Its amazing how wrong you can be Oct 02 13:45:37 I don’t want to get it wrong Oct 02 13:46:34 No-one ever does love... its one if the risks we have to take if we want to be close to someone Oct 02 13:47:36 * Claudia nods Oct 02 13:47:58 HH: Tough ol’ business. War was simpler Oct 02 13:50:03 To start with, yeah Oct 02 13:50:40 HH: gets less complicated as y’ go on Oct 02 13:51:55 Does it? Oct 02 13:52:51 HH: Reck’n so, but me an’ Inga don’t have much conflict Oct 02 13:54:37 To be honest... even when there's trouble, some things are still easy... certain things just become -fact-... not something you believe, something you -know- Oct 02 13:55:46 HH: Yep, like you know when push comes to shove you know she’s there waiting to support you Oct 02 13:56:04 * Morgan nods Oct 02 13:56:44 No matter how hard we argue, we love eachother fiercely... even if the argument is so bad you wander off into the desert with murder in mind and end up hallucinating your friends Da... Oct 02 13:56:59 what? Oct 02 13:57:06 *HH chuckles* Oct 02 13:58:26 In the Empire... We had a fight... a really -really- bad fight. I started back toward the city, decided I was going to kill the Sheik... or burn the palace down... got bitten by one of the fucking huge spiders and started hallucinating HeinzHarold's Da was there, giving me advice... which, realistically, he might have been, given the way things go with me Oct 02 14:09:16 * Claudia nods Oct 02 14:09:34 sometimes you two need to be told to stop fucking around Oct 02 14:10:21 Sometimes people just fight. And no amount of being scolded like children will ever change that... and being treated like children makes us withdraw from those around us Oct 02 14:10:38 helped you last time. Oct 02 14:12:01 No, not particularly... it helped after I cracked my head open, granted... Oct 02 14:12:20 that was the last time Oct 02 14:13:18 Time before, then... Oct 02 14:13:34 HH: You do fight a lot Oct 02 14:19:06 * Morgan opens his mouth before scowling and looking away Oct 02 14:20:19 I’ll think it over Oct 02 14:23:04 * Morgan nods, still scowling into the distance Oct 02 14:25:50 you’re up earlier again Oct 02 14:28:20 yeah. Nightmare Oct 02 14:28:36 anything to worry about? Oct 02 14:30:43 Think so... same thread as that one where the ship hit us... got home, father was mucking about with a blunderbuss and... *he takes a slow breath* it exploded. Don't know if he survives yet Oct 02 14:31:16 HH: Fuck, man! Oct 02 14:31:25 * Claudia nods grimly Oct 02 14:34:28 * Morgan rolls his shoulders before sipping his coffee Oct 02 14:34:49 HH: The fuck did he get a blunderbuss? Oct 02 14:34:59 Yensid Oct 02 14:35:59 HH: he’s visiting the Big House, ain’t he? Oct 02 14:36:06 * Morgan nods Oct 02 14:36:18 Molly's leaving a note for mother that father is to go nowhere near it Oct 02 14:36:38 that’ll be tough to explain Oct 02 14:36:48 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 14:36:53 Rather that than the alternative Oct 02 14:38:00 *they both nod* Oct 02 14:38:58 Just hope he's not so pigheaded as he can be... or David... Oct 02 14:39:47 HH: or Claudia Oct 02 14:39:53 shut up. Oct 02 14:40:31 * Morgan sips his coffee Oct 02 14:40:42 I don't even want Yensid to blow himself to bits... Oct 02 14:41:04 I wouldn’t go that far! Oct 02 14:41:15 HH: Yeah man, be reasonable Oct 02 14:42:32 He was helpful catching Dau... and Marcheline... and he is my fathers friend. Oct 02 14:47:22 he’s clearly gone up in your estimation Oct 02 14:47:38 HH: Disgustin’ personage, I heard you say Oct 02 14:49:15 * Morgan nods Oct 02 14:49:32 I may have adjusted my view of him Oct 02 14:50:14 HH: mellowin’, you are Oct 02 14:50:33 A little but... his actions have opened my eyes a bit Oct 02 14:52:00 HH: he can live then Oct 02 14:53:23 * Morgan nods Oct 02 14:54:48 Apparently he was quite kind to my father when they served together Oct 02 14:55:08 maybe he just needs cleaning Oct 02 14:55:59 He does always manage to look... -grubby- Oct 02 14:56:46 HH: I Reck’n it’s on purpose Oct 02 14:57:44 * Morgan nods Oct 02 14:57:48 I wouldn't be at all surprised Oct 02 15:00:45 *They sit up there together til it’s first light and Claudia gets the ship sailing again. HH goes below, and at eight Morgan gets to take over* Oct 02 15:01:35 * Morgan works as he always has Oct 02 15:02:12 * Claudia is now known as Molly Oct 02 15:02:31 * Molly comes on deck around nine, Emil in a wrapping cloth Oct 02 15:02:53 * Morgan wanders to her Oct 02 15:02:58 Is everything alright? Oct 02 15:03:04 yes, my love Oct 02 15:05:04 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:05:11 good. I wasn't expecting to see you up here Oct 02 15:05:49 I want to speak to you about the note to your Mother Oct 02 15:06:09 * Morgan nods, taking her to a quiet part of the deck Oct 02 15:06:38 E: Vah-eee Oct 02 15:07:14 * Morgan smiles at the boy, stroking his head Oct 02 15:07:17 Hello little lamb Oct 02 15:07:57 I explained what had happened. Just now she sent me a reply Oct 02 15:08:46 * Morgan frowns Oct 02 15:08:52 Why are you beating about the bush? Oct 02 15:09:05 she lied to your Father... Oct 02 15:09:48 * Morgan frowns Oct 02 15:09:59 Oh... I hadn't considered she'd need to Oct 02 15:10:21 you know how he is Oct 02 15:10:30 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:11:28 she told him she dreamt it, and then that she’d seen eight magpies Oct 02 15:12:05 That'll put him right off... Oct 02 15:12:11 * Molly nods Oct 02 15:12:24 He will not mess with a superstition Oct 02 15:12:54 No... that may be a problem at some point Oct 02 15:13:25 * Molly nods Oct 02 15:13:45 it may, but not today. Today it has helped keep him safe Oct 02 15:14:26 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:14:32 Did he have one? Oct 02 15:15:19 Oh yes. Horrible great thing. She thought it was called a Thunderbus Oct 02 15:15:37 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:15:42 Thats what she said in the dream Oct 02 15:16:28 * Molly nods Oct 02 15:16:39 this thread is particularly predictive Oct 02 15:16:53 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:16:57 Yes, it would appear so Oct 02 15:17:06 is it done? Oct 02 15:17:35 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Oct 02 15:18:42 we’re in Sudlachenburg? Oct 02 15:18:50 E: Ur! Oct 02 15:18:56 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:19:36 There'd been a complication... mother had the priest name Edward when he read the Banns, rather than Veisgraf Sudlachenburg... it can be fixed, but I don't know if my father will pull through Oct 02 15:20:02 * Molly nods Oct 02 15:20:13 Have we met Florrie yet? Oct 02 15:20:50 No... not yet Oct 02 15:21:23 * Molly nods Oct 02 15:21:32 That won’t go well? Oct 02 15:22:09 I don't imagine so, no Oct 02 15:24:05 * Molly nods Oct 02 15:24:32 we will see Oct 02 15:24:39 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:24:41 aye Oct 02 15:25:29 * Molly smiles Oct 02 15:25:41 well, my Captain, I should let you work Oct 02 15:26:16 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:26:19 Thank you for letting me know Oct 02 15:26:58 of course *she looks to Emil* we wanted to see Vati, didn’t we, little lamb? Oct 02 15:27:35 * Morgan smiles, kissing the boys head Oct 02 15:27:56 we’ll see you at lunch Oct 02 15:28:06 Aye love, you will Oct 02 15:28:16 I look forward to it Oct 02 15:29:03 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:29:06 As do I Oct 02 15:29:38 * Molly kisses his cheek, to which there’s a wolf whistle from up above Oct 02 15:31:01 * Morgan smiles, letting her go before getting back to work Oct 02 15:31:48 *when they’re done, a couple of the men ask if he’s staying to eat with them* Oct 02 15:32:44 [Love, would you mind if I had lunch with the crew?] Oct 02 15:33:22 [No, liebling, Though I’d rather you don’t choose their company for quiet hour instead!] Oct 02 15:33:47 Aye, I'll eat with you lot Oct 02 15:34:27 *Lunch is quite lively, and he’s treated like one of the others* Oct 02 15:34:48 * Morgan enjoys himself, chatting with the crew Oct 02 15:35:39 *There’s a lot of chat about setting off to Capperlucia again and about the sunshine they’ll enjoy* Oct 02 15:36:08 * Morgan reminds them that the same rules will apply but that he has faith in their behaviour Oct 02 15:37:30 sailor, nudging him and winking: we’ll make sure we stop in Jura first, m’lord Oct 02 15:37:50 * Morgan blushes, gently thumping the sailors arm Oct 02 15:38:23 *This makes the others laugh* Oct 02 15:39:39 How are you all feeling about the ship and her night-time activities at sea now? Oct 02 15:40:06 *another sailor says* She’s not seen us wrong before Oct 02 15:40:13 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:40:31 I was fairly sure she wouldn't, but after that storm... I -knew- she'd keep us safe Oct 02 15:40:48 *Everyone nods* Oct 02 15:42:39 Of course, if she was a Montaigne ship wandering about on her own... that'd be different Oct 02 15:43:00 sailor: wanderin’ on the bottom o’ the sea she’d be! Oct 02 15:43:19 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:43:22 Or running away Oct 02 15:43:49 *The sailors laugh at this* Oct 02 15:44:08 Not that I have any prejudice, you understand... Oct 02 15:47:25 *comments are made about Montaigne cowardliness and how the men dress like women* Oct 02 15:47:50 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 15:47:57 Not too long now before we leave you boys Oct 02 15:48:29 sailor: gonna miss us? Oct 02 15:48:55 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:49:02 You're my crew, of course I will Oct 02 15:50:16 another: be strange with no ladies about Oct 02 15:50:41 * Morgan nods Oct 02 15:51:06 You've all handled it really well Oct 02 15:51:31 *someone says* yeah, and they’re taking their wives with them! Oct 02 15:52:24 * Morgan looks over before slowly raising a middle finger and winking at the speaker Oct 02 15:56:04 *theres a lot of laughter at this* Oct 02 15:56:59 So, I suppose what I want to know... was I a decent captain? Oct 02 16:01:57 sailor: You were alright, yeah Oct 02 16:02:06 another: Had worse. Oct 02 16:02:17 I'll take that Oct 02 16:02:20 and another: Oh yeah, def’nitly Oct 02 16:02:51 sailor: pretty passable, yeah *he grins* Oct 02 16:04:05 * Morgan nods, smiling Oct 02 16:04:11 Good... that'll do me Oct 02 16:04:37 *someone pipes up* that’s what she said! Oct 02 16:04:55 * Morgan blushes again, laughing Oct 02 16:06:10 *they rib him again when quiet hour approaches* Tick took, m’lord Oct 02 16:06:53 * Morgan nods, finishing his drink and standing up Oct 02 16:07:00 Best be on my way lads Oct 02 16:07:49 *there’s some quiet cheering at that, suggestive* Oct 02 16:08:18 Shut up. *he grins, making his way out* Oct 02 16:09:23 *The others have all gone already, so all the sound there is is Molly singing in the boy’s room to get them to sleep* Oct 02 16:09:57 * Morgan smiles, sitting on the couch and stretching Oct 02 16:11:05 * Molly joins him a few minutes later Oct 02 16:11:56 Everyone alright love? Oct 02 16:12:09 * Molly nods Oct 02 16:12:22 mmhmm, everyone is happy and settled Oct 02 16:12:32 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:12:33 good Oct 02 16:12:40 and you? Oct 02 16:12:58 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:13:07 It was good, having lunch with the crew Oct 02 16:13:38 * Molly smiles Oct 02 16:13:48 good, I’m glad Oct 02 16:14:09 * Molly comes to him “can I sit on your lap?” Oct 02 16:14:16 If you like Oct 02 16:14:33 * Molly does so Oct 02 16:14:58 it is still alright even though I have gained weight? Oct 02 16:15:07 Of course it is... you worry too much about that Oct 02 16:15:33 * Molly nods Oct 02 16:15:41 You’re strong, I know Oct 02 16:16:15 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 16:17:28 * Molly snuggles up, sighing happily Oct 02 16:17:32 this is good Oct 02 16:17:41 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:17:43 yes... it is Oct 02 16:17:55 it’s how it should be. Oct 02 16:18:11 Oh? Oct 02 16:18:36 physical closeness matters very much to me Oct 02 16:18:41 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:18:44 Aye, I know Oct 02 16:19:08 * Molly nods Oct 02 16:19:25 and the time with my undivided attention is important to you... Oct 02 16:20:30 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:20:33 Yes, it is Oct 02 16:20:57 you are always in my thoughts, even when I am busy Oct 02 16:21:49 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:22:05 sometimes you’re even dressed! Oct 02 16:22:49 * Morgan laughs Oct 02 16:23:35 * Molly smiles “Maybe one in every four...” Oct 02 16:23:41 You're incorrigible Oct 02 16:25:30 absolutely, but it is a testament to how well you love me. if it was not good, I would no longer be so incorrigible Oct 02 16:26:41 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:26:48 That makes a certain amount of sense Oct 02 16:26:55 * Molly nods Oct 02 16:27:08 so rally, it’s your own fault, mon petit chou Oct 02 16:27:40 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:27:42 Sounds about right Oct 02 16:28:21 mmhmm Oct 02 16:29:44 * Morgan sighs quietly, relaxing Oct 02 16:30:44 I think I’ll try to sew this afternoon, Inga will have the children Oct 02 16:31:20 Oh? Oct 02 16:31:57 once I am home I will have much to do as lady of the house, and then going to Freiburg Oct 02 16:32:46 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:32:46 True Oct 02 16:33:20 I shall miss you when you are in Sudlachenburg Oct 02 16:33:29 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:33:37 As I will you... but it is necessary Oct 02 16:34:22 it is. and it is just part of our lives. you have a big duty Oct 02 16:34:40 * Morgan nods, frowning slightly Oct 02 16:34:42 Yes I do Oct 02 16:35:04 you are more than equal to the task Oct 02 16:35:47 I hope so Oct 02 16:36:10 I know so. And you have me Oct 02 16:37:04 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:37:09 I couldn't do it without you Oct 02 16:37:16 * Molly smiles Oct 02 16:37:23 I am touched you feel so Oct 02 16:38:05 * Morgan leans his head back, closing his eyes Oct 02 16:38:37 * Molly gently kisses his neck before settling Oct 02 16:39:35 Not too much longer before we make land Oct 02 16:40:30 tomorrow before lunch I think Oct 02 16:41:13 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:41:35 I wonder if Sebastian will be in Insel Oct 02 16:42:13 knowing our luck? Oct 02 16:42:54 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 16:43:43 I hope he is. otherwise it will need to wait for the baptism? Oct 02 16:44:01 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:44:04 aye Oct 02 16:44:28 which you would prefer not to do Oct 02 16:44:46 No... I at least want those conversations started before then Oct 02 16:45:19 * Molly nods Oct 02 16:45:54 and the Nieblungen Oct 02 16:46:19 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:46:23 Aye, definitely Oct 02 16:46:43 perhaps they have found something to stop our problems now Oct 02 16:47:10 Which problems? Oct 02 16:47:19 the draw and the dreams Oct 02 16:48:00 The dreams have to stay Oct 02 16:50:33 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 02 16:51:19 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 02 16:51:35 The dreams have to stay Oct 02 16:51:50 * Molly sighs Oct 02 16:51:51 yes Oct 02 16:52:28 The draw, however, is another matter Oct 02 16:52:45 I enjoy the lovemaking, but not the rest Oct 02 16:52:55 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:52:57 Indeed Oct 02 16:53:42 will we get rid of the extra sexual benefits if it means we can be rid of the draw? Oct 02 16:53:58 If that is the cost? Oct 02 16:54:37 * Molly nods Oct 02 16:55:46 Would it be worth it? Oct 02 16:55:56 what thinks you? Oct 02 16:57:03 * Morgan sighs Oct 02 16:57:10 I don't know... but its not just us it impacts Oct 02 16:58:00 no, it isn’t. if it was only effective on you, that would be entirely different Oct 02 16:58:11 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:58:12 Indeed Oct 02 16:58:38 because I -will- miss that Oct 02 16:59:05 * Morgan nods Oct 02 16:59:08 Aye, as will I Oct 02 16:59:32 * Molly smiles Oct 02 16:59:39 The sex is very good Oct 02 17:00:18 * Morgan nods Oct 02 17:00:20 Yes, it really is Oct 02 17:01:00 but I can have that more than once anyway. the sacrificed would be mostly yours Oct 02 17:01:21 * Morgan nods Oct 02 17:01:43 I would miss that but... for the other effects, it may be worth it Oct 02 17:02:02 * Molly nods Oct 02 17:02:16 you would wish to wait until after next time? Oct 02 17:02:40 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 17:02:43 maybe Oct 02 17:03:07 Maybe I can magic that effect? Oct 02 17:03:15 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 17:03:18 Perhaps we can find out later Oct 02 17:03:24 * Molly smiles Oct 02 17:03:31 I’d like that Oct 02 17:04:21 * Morgan nods Oct 02 17:04:23 Alright then Oct 02 17:04:51 maybe I’ll discover a way that even two doesn’t seem very many Oct 02 17:05:37 * Morgan nods Oct 02 17:05:38 Maybe Oct 02 17:21:04 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 02 17:24:18 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 02 22:28:04 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 02 22:29:58 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 02 22:30:53 Perhaps we can find out later Oct 02 22:30:53 * Molly smiles Oct 02 22:30:53 I’d like that Oct 02 22:30:53 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:30:53 Alright then Oct 02 22:30:56 maybe I’ll discover a way that even two doesn’t seem very many Oct 02 22:30:58 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:31:02 Maybe Oct 02 22:33:03 do you think we should take the books with us? Oct 02 22:33:17 Books? Oct 02 22:34:07 the books on the shelves there Oct 02 22:34:49 Oh, to Hafenlohr... I don't know Oct 02 22:35:12 we should think about it, packing our possessions, that is Oct 02 22:36:39 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:36:43 Yes... I suppose we should Oct 02 22:37:14 clothes and toys especially Oct 02 22:37:42 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:37:47 aye... no point that being here Oct 02 22:38:09 no. if we travel on her again, it won’t be the same as now Oct 02 22:38:52 * Morgan shakes his head, looking sad Oct 02 22:38:57 No... it won't. Oct 02 22:40:35 it’s alright, my love. we were sad when we left our first cottage, but out happiness has only grown since Oct 02 22:41:49 Yes but... She's kept us safe, and we've travelled the world on her... She isn't the first ship I was captain of but the first I properly captained. Oct 02 22:42:30 * Molly nods, gently stroking his chest Oct 02 22:42:47 it’s not just a home, it’s more like leaving a person Oct 02 22:43:01 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:44:49 it will be an adjustment, I know Oct 02 22:45:08 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:45:11 Yes, it will Oct 02 22:46:48 We will be happy in other homes, this was just the longest so far Oct 02 22:47:58 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:48:04 Yes, I know Oct 02 22:49:35 * Molly smiles, tapping her chest “your home is always in here, wherever we go, wherever we are, together or apart” Oct 02 22:50:17 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:51:21 once we are finished in Insel I will start packing Oct 02 22:53:06 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:53:09 Alright love Oct 02 22:53:30 * Molly nods Oct 02 22:54:15 Varick will help. Emil will... well, he’ll be there, grabbing at my breasts Oct 02 22:55:58 * Morgan nods Oct 02 22:56:21 definitely the worst behaved of my Koertig men! Oct 02 22:56:38 Really? Oct 02 22:57:09 you do not stick your face in my cleavage every few hours Oct 02 22:57:58 No... but I am more prone to significant misbehaviour in public places... Oct 02 22:58:36 such as...? Oct 02 22:58:59 An alleyway in Ussura, for example... Oct 02 22:59:15 * Molly smiles Oct 02 22:59:41 oh yes, that was very good indeed, but that wasn’t you being naughty, was it? Oct 02 23:00:10 I allowed it... and then of course, Jura... Oct 02 23:00:43 mmm Jura... that was definitely you being very naughty! Oct 02 23:01:25 exactly Oct 02 23:01:48 and in the stables... that was you. Oct 02 23:02:53 I'll point out that you asked... Oct 02 23:04:03 ahh, well... *she tilts her head* am -I- the worst behaved Koertig then?! Oct 02 23:04:26 I think my behaviour in Jura probably trumps anything you've done Oct 02 23:05:21 * Molly nods slowly Oct 02 23:05:50 combined with what you asked in Westfeld, I suppose you might be right Oct 02 23:06:05 * Morgan nods, blushing Oct 02 23:06:54 -that- trumps Jura, I think Oct 02 23:07:33 uhhh... maybe Oct 02 23:07:58 * Molly smiles, gently kissing him Oct 02 23:08:39 that pales compared to the dream of having me over the dresser when increasing? Oct 02 23:09:01 * Morgan shrugs Oct 02 23:09:08 Maybe. Oct 02 23:09:32 I look forward to doing very bad things with you for many decades yet Oct 02 23:11:07 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:11:53 * Molly smiles Oct 02 23:12:01 you’re embarrassed now? Oct 02 23:12:09 Perhaps a little Oct 02 23:13:19 you have no need at all. I find it very lovely how you’ve really started to come into your own Oct 02 23:13:57 It does not trouble you that I am not the person you fell in love with? Oct 02 23:14:49 you are though *She smiles, repeating something he said months ago* You are who you are at any given time Oct 02 23:15:08 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 02 23:16:22 the changes in you have been good ones. You are happier, more able to feel. But you are still strong, I can still rely on you to be a rock for me when I am overly emotional Oct 02 23:17:36 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:17:39 Yes, you can Oct 02 23:18:16 * Molly nods “It means much to me when my life has felt so unpredictable and insecure” Oct 02 23:19:01 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:19:57 As for your misbehaviour of a sexual nature... that suits me down to the ground. I love that about you Oct 02 23:20:18 Oh? Oct 02 23:22:21 I like that we are as we are. Though you are more than skilled enough to have kept me satisfied the rest of our lives in a conventional way, I delight in the creativity we have Oct 02 23:22:50 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:22:52 As do I Oct 02 23:23:07 * Molly nods Oct 02 23:23:31 but you would have been happy, if it had been sweet and simple, as you were used to? Oct 02 23:24:01 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:24:04 I would, yes Oct 02 23:24:30 but you do not wish to go back to just that? Oct 02 23:26:02 Ideally not, no Oct 02 23:26:37 we’ll need to change some things when I am increasing though Oct 02 23:26:50 Such as? Oct 02 23:27:19 you won’t be able to pleasure me in your lap in a brothel taproom for one! Oct 02 23:27:29 well... no... Oct 02 23:29:23 and I imagine you won’t be able to hook my legs over your arms... *she shows him. She looks very pregnant and exposed with her knees up near her breasts* Oct 02 23:29:42 Not to that extent, no... Oct 02 23:29:59 no, I’d like pop! Oct 02 23:30:50 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:30:56 Which is not ideal Oct 02 23:33:23 no... it’s not how you like me to explode, hmm? Oct 02 23:34:30 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 02 23:34:32 No... Oct 02 23:34:57 * Molly goes to say something, then catches herself, blushing Oct 02 23:35:05 What? Oct 02 23:36:33 I ummm... was going to you best like me to explode directly into your mouth... Oct 02 23:38:05 * Morgan smiles, blushing Oct 02 23:40:31 later, perhaps? Oct 02 23:40:39 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:40:40 Aye Oct 02 23:40:53 * Molly nods Oct 02 23:41:12 do you need a nap to be sure you have the energy later? Oct 02 23:42:35 That might be wise Oct 02 23:42:48 * Molly nods, kissing him softly Oct 02 23:42:53 let’s do that then Oct 02 23:45:16 * Morgan nods Oct 02 23:45:18 Alright love Oct 02 23:46:25 *they do indeed settle to nap* Oct 02 23:49:14 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)