**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Oct 3 00:03:32 2023 Oct 03 00:03:32 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 03 12:26:48 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 03 13:03:34 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 03 13:25:15 * Molly wakes him a little while later, and then takes the dress making things to the ballroom once she’s fed Emil. The others join them except Claudia who is working Oct 03 13:25:23 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 03 13:25:58 * HH is stroking Bir, who is sat on his lap “Insel tomorrow” Oct 03 13:26:09 * Morgan nods Oct 03 13:26:23 Aye. I -should- be taking her into dock Oct 03 13:27:29 A: maybe not right into it *she smiles, braiding Florrie’s hair* Oct 03 13:28:04 You say that, but I do like to make an entrance Oct 03 13:29:10 HH: Yep Oct 03 13:30:01 besides... this old girl would probably plough straight through the dock Oct 03 13:32:18 A: I still don’t get how she sails at this size Oct 03 13:32:37 *Emil crawls over to him* Oct 03 13:33:05 * Morgan picks Emil up, propping him on his knee Oct 03 13:33:13 Dracheneisen Oct 03 13:34:09 A: that’s metal though Oct 03 13:34:24 * HH grins “Show her your ring, man!” Oct 03 13:34:29 * Morgan nods, pulling off his wedding ring Oct 03 13:34:51 This ring was crafted using normal metal -and- dracheneisen... Oct 03 13:37:22 * HH takes his off, flicking it to Morgan. However, he misjudges it, and it manages to end up on top of the bookshelves Oct 03 13:37:31 “Shit! uh Dung!” Oct 03 13:38:58 *Inga is sat painting with Varick, but she looks over* what was that? Oct 03 13:39:22 HH $uh oh$ Oct 03 13:39:34 Bir... go get it... Oct 03 13:44:39 V: what have you lost, Vati Oct 03 13:45:23 Uhhh... nothing... Oct 03 13:46:23 F: ‘Arold ring. Oct 03 13:46:43 *Inga looks unhappy about this* Oct 03 13:46:57 $thanks Florrie (!)$ Oct 03 13:47:53 My fault love... I'm trying to explain to Alice about why the ship sails at this size and needed his ring to demonstrate the difference Oct 03 13:49:04 I: Did you -throw- your wedding ring? *She looks upset* Oct 03 13:51:40 * Morgan sighs quietly Oct 03 13:52:13 Bir... Bir, go get it Oct 03 13:54:54 * HH sets Bir on the couch, but she’s busy watching Varick anyway. He goes to hug Inga “I’m sorry, lil darlin, it was thoughtless as sh-... dung” Oct 03 13:56:04 *Inga nods, looking teary* You’re a big dunghead. how could you?! Oct 03 13:56:43 *Bir flies up, looking up there* Oct 03 13:58:50 * Morgan rocks Emil, watching Inga Oct 03 14:01:30 *HH hugs her, and she cries quietly. There isn’t a time Morgan can think of where HH has looked like he feels more guilty* Oct 03 14:02:55 * Morgan looks up at Bir Oct 03 14:04:10 *Bir drops a small silver coin, a hair clip, a small bolt, a bottle cap, and an arrow tip down Oct 03 14:04:50 Helpful... Oct 03 14:05:00 *Emil chuckles, watching* Bir! Oct 03 14:07:05 * Morgan puts his ring back on and gets up, collecting the things from the floor Oct 03 14:08:07 V: I think it might be stuck... Oct 03 14:08:47 Ok... uhhh... Inga, would you mind taking Emil and I'll fetch it down Oct 03 14:09:47 Alice: I can take him, Morgan? Oct 03 14:09:57 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:10:16 Didn't want to interrupt the braiding... it never goes quite as well if you stop and start part way through Oct 03 14:12:16 *Alice gently puts Florrie down to take the baby Oct 03 14:12:46 * Morgan thanks her before climbing up to look on top of the bookcase Oct 03 14:13:18 *It has gotten into a little gap. Bir looks at him quizzically Oct 03 14:14:27 Well, I don't know Bir... maybe he throws like I do archery... *he pulls his dagger, using it to pry the ring up* Oct 03 14:14:45 Bir: Sharp, Oct 03 14:14:56 * Morgan blinks Oct 03 14:14:58 yes... sharp... Oct 03 14:15:16 B: Sharpcareful Oct 03 14:15:30 Yes, careful Oct 03 14:16:02 *Bir watches as the ring pings out* Oct 03 14:16:23 * Morgan picks it up, looking at the gap briefly Oct 03 14:17:16 *It’s not big. There’s a tightly rolled piece of paper back there Oct 03 14:18:04 * Morgan tries to pry it out Oct 03 14:18:18 *He manages it* Oct 03 14:18:52 * Morgan conceals it in his hand as he climbs down, moving to press the ring into Inga's hand after having wiped it off Oct 03 14:19:13 *Inga wipes her eyes* thank you Oct 03 14:19:37 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:19:39 Of course, love Oct 03 14:19:56 *Hh looks relieved* thanks man Oct 03 14:20:11 Always. Oct 03 14:20:29 * Morgan goes to sit back down, looking at Alice as he removes his ring again Oct 03 14:20:34 Ne’er gonna happen again Oct 03 14:20:48 right... so, you know what happens when metals dropped in water, be it a coin, a ring, whatever... Oct 03 14:21:03 *Alice is cradling Emil* Yes Oct 03 14:21:38 * Morgan nods, holding up his ring Oct 03 14:21:52 This is, maybe, one third dracheneisen... *he drops it into a glass of water* Oct 03 14:22:41 *Alice looks amazed by how it floats before the surface* wow! Oct 03 14:22:51 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:22:51 *Emil tries to get it* Oct 03 14:23:21 I had no idea until Varick told me about it... he used to play with a dracheneisen panzer hand in the bath and it floats. Oct 03 14:23:28 * Morgan fetches it out, putting it back on Oct 03 14:23:46 The ship has that stuff running through it Oct 03 14:24:28 *Alice looks puzzled*that would be impossible. do you have schematics? Oct 03 14:25:02 No, I don't... but its as impossible as the speed she makes... Oct 03 14:25:28 how do you know? Oct 03 14:25:33 * HH is now known as Alice Oct 03 14:25:50 About the dracheneisen running through the ship? Oct 03 14:26:15 * Alice nods Oct 03 14:26:40 * Morgan speaks quietly Oct 03 14:26:55 It'd make as much sense as her wandering off on her own in the night Oct 03 14:27:23 that’s how? Oct 03 14:29:00 * Morgan scoots closer, lowering his voice further Oct 03 14:29:29 I'm not going to lie to you, but its... weird and hard to believe and would make some quite uncomfortable Oct 03 14:30:42 yes, but... Florrie... Oct 03 14:30:53 Along those lines, yes. Oct 03 14:31:09 * Alice nods Oct 03 14:35:25 we just have to accept it Oct 03 14:36:50 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:37:04 Railing against it will not change it and, frankly, she's kept us safe and got us home quicker Oct 03 14:42:31 * Alice nods Oct 03 14:42:37 you have to trust your ship Oct 03 14:42:49 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:43:01 Indeed, even on the odd occasion when you don't know why she's doing something Oct 03 14:44:25 especially then! Oct 03 14:44:32 * Morgan nods, smiling Oct 03 14:45:57 * Alice smiles too, which makes Emil smile Oct 03 14:46:01 he’s grown Oct 03 14:46:15 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:46:23 Yes, he has. Oct 03 14:48:00 I miss Florrie at this age, hard as it was Oct 03 14:49:53 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:50:12 I imagine it was quite the challenge Oct 03 14:50:34 * Alice nods Oct 03 14:50:40 every day Oct 03 14:51:50 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:51:53 It is easier now? Oct 03 14:58:08 much, especially with Elsie and James Oct 03 14:58:44 * Morgan nods Oct 03 14:58:52 You will be alright going back without them? Oct 03 14:59:42 * Alice nods Oct 03 14:59:46 yes we will Oct 03 15:00:36 * Morgan nods, moving back to sip his drink Oct 03 15:02:31 *Inga and HH seem to be okay now* Oct 03 15:02:56 * Morgan unrolls the piece of paper, looking it over Oct 03 15:23:45 * Alice has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 03 15:55:47 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 03 15:57:33 much, especially with Elsie and James Oct 03 15:57:34 * Morgan nods Oct 03 15:57:34 You will be alright going back without them? Oct 03 15:57:34 * Alice nods Oct 03 15:57:34 yes we will Oct 03 15:57:36 * Morgan nods, moving back to sip his drink Oct 03 15:57:38 *Inga and HH seem to be okay now* Oct 03 15:57:40 * Morgan unrolls the piece of paper, looking it over Oct 03 15:58:25 *it looks a little water damaged, but says Crew room, three forward two left Oct 03 15:58:58 Would you excuse me for a minute? I want to have a look at something Oct 03 15:59:10 *everyone nods* Oct 03 15:59:34 * Morgan gets up, heading out of the room Oct 03 16:03:17 *the crew room is quite busy, lots of snoozing or card playing* Oct 03 16:05:27 * Morgan looks around, trying to work it out Oct 03 16:06:14 * Morgan takes three paces forward, then two left, looking at the floor Oct 03 16:07:26 *there are floorboards, but his steps have not covered three boards forward and two left Oct 03 16:08:04 * Morgan moves to where that would be Oct 03 16:08:43 *it squeaks slightly* Oct 03 16:09:38 * Morgan looks around Oct 03 16:10:29 *people are watching him. A sailor says “E’erything alright, Lord?” Oct 03 16:10:45 * Morgan nods Oct 03 16:10:54 Treasure hunt for the boys Oct 03 16:11:52 *theres nods and smiles* Oct 03 16:14:07 Be making land tomorrow lads Oct 03 16:14:35 *Another man says “Good drink at last!” to which there’s cheering Oct 03 16:15:57 Could always get some Avalonian ale brought over for you Oct 03 16:17:21 * Morgan crouches down, levering the board up, leaning over it to shield it from view Oct 03 16:33:39 s: Avalonian water, more like! Oct 03 16:33:59 *There’s a jute bag in there* Oct 03 16:34:15 Its like having sex in a row boat Oct 03 16:34:33 *there’s shocked laughter* Oct 03 16:34:35 * Morgan takes out the bag, putting the board back once the space is empty Oct 03 16:36:12 *no one notices his acquirement Oct 03 16:37:16 Right lads, I'll see you later Oct 03 16:38:26 * Morgan makes his way out and into one of the empty cabins before looking inside the bag Oct 03 16:39:13 *There is at least a hundred guilders in it, and a few rings and necklaces* Oct 03 16:39:39 The hell? Oct 03 16:40:59 *there’s no answer from anywhere* Oct 03 16:41:46 * Morgan wanders back into the ballroom with a bemused look on his face Oct 03 16:43:12 * Molly is on her knees on the floor, pinning. She glances up, smiling Oct 03 16:43:23 something I can help you with, mon petit chou? Oct 03 16:43:47 Found something. Oct 03 16:47:25 * Molly smirks Oct 03 16:47:30 mmhmm... for me? Oct 03 16:47:45 * Morgan puts the bag down gently by her Oct 03 16:47:59 I'm more convinced than ever about the original status of this ship... Oct 03 16:52:31 oh? *she opens it* oh! Oct 03 16:54:53 * Morgan nods Oct 03 16:54:55 yes Oct 03 17:00:43 * Molly pulls out a necklace of sapphires and diamonds Oct 03 17:00:47 oh wow! Oct 03 17:02:35 Pretty, that Oct 03 17:03:55 * Molly smiles Oct 03 17:04:26 oh yes *she looks through the others* it’s either stolen or an emergency escape bag Oct 03 17:04:35 * Morgan nods Oct 03 17:07:13 * Molly nods Oct 03 17:07:18 very nice, my love Oct 03 17:08:10 Makes you wonder what else is ferreted away around this ship Oct 03 17:08:54 indeed it does. what will you do with it? Oct 03 17:09:07 * Morgan shrugs Oct 03 17:09:14 I don't really have time to hunt for the rest of it Oct 03 17:09:30 no Oct 03 17:11:11 Would rather like to have it all found before we leave though Oct 03 17:11:23 * Molly nods Oct 03 17:11:35 that sounds like you need Varick’s help Oct 03 17:12:48 Does rather doesn't it Oct 03 17:16:14 indeed it does Oct 03 17:16:29 * Morgan nods Oct 03 17:18:08 * Morgan moves to sit down where he was Oct 03 17:27:59 *HH is sat on the couch with his arm around Inga. Florrie comes to sit in Morgan’s lap Oct 03 17:28:09 Ballhead do hair Oct 03 17:29:23 I thought your mama did your hair Oct 03 17:29:35 F: down now Oct 03 17:29:55 You want it down? Oct 03 17:30:04 *She nods* Oct 03 17:30:46 * Morgan nods, turning her round and carefully undoing the braids Oct 03 17:31:47 *Inga smiles, whispering to HH* Oct 03 17:32:16 You sure you don't want it up? Oct 03 17:33:09 *Florrie nods* Oct 03 17:33:27 * Morgan nods, working the last of the braids out Oct 03 17:33:30 There we gp Oct 03 17:34:17 *Florrie turns and hugs him* Oct 03 17:34:25 * Morgan cuddles her Oct 03 17:53:28 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 03 18:24:13 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 03 18:25:22 You sure you don't want it up? Oct 03 18:25:23 *Florrie nods* Oct 03 18:25:23 * Morgan nods, working the last of the braids out Oct 03 18:25:23 There we gp Oct 03 18:25:23 *Florrie turns and hugs him* Oct 03 18:25:24 * Morgan cuddles her Oct 03 18:29:09 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 03 18:44:41 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 03 18:47:27 *she goes to play with the children, the grown ups drinking coffee and chatting. The others are all enthusiastic about getting to Hafenlohr, and none seem like they will desperately miss the ship like he will Oct 03 18:49:34 * Morgan drinks his coffee, running his fingers across his desk gently Oct 03 18:54:32 *At some point he is given baby Thomas, who is awake for a change. at four and a half months he looks around curiously, yet still has the look of a young baby Oct 03 18:55:04 * Morgan rocks him gently, playing with the boys hands Oct 03 18:55:18 What do you think, hmmm? Going to live in Eisen... Oct 03 18:55:30 I: you look so sweet with a baby Oct 03 18:56:28 You saying I don't look sweet the rest of the time? Oct 03 18:57:15 I: do you want to look sweet the rest of the time? Oct 03 18:57:46 * Morgan looks to mull it over Oct 03 18:57:56 I do have the grumpy and dangerous look down fairly well.... Oct 03 18:58:35 I: You mostly look sweet with children Oct 03 18:58:53 * Morgan nods Oct 03 18:58:55 Thats acceptable then Oct 03 19:00:33 *Inga nods. Molly is back just before the children’s tea time, and helps Morgan put them to bed. After dinner he gets chance to catch any of them. The lost ring isn’t mentioned Oct 03 19:01:24 * Morgan leaves them to it Oct 03 19:02:17 *At bed time, Molly starts putting aside more clothes to put in a bag for staying with the Rosenkrantzs* Oct 03 19:03:00 I'm going to owe mother an explanation... Oct 03 19:03:06 oh? Oct 03 19:03:54 For the instructions I left about father and the blunderbuss... Oct 03 19:05:06 Did you ever tell her about the Love’s Requiem? Oct 03 19:06:28 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 03 19:06:32 I don't believe so, no Oct 03 19:06:44 that might be a place to start Oct 03 19:07:20 Why there? Oct 03 19:08:41 it shows you have those nightmares and how they help warn us Oct 03 19:09:00 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 03 19:09:03 Alright Oct 03 19:09:41 * Molly shrugs, putting the luggage aside “now, all I need to put in is oil and towels...” Oct 03 19:10:13 Sorry? Oct 03 19:10:26 to take to the Rosenkrantz house Oct 03 19:10:34 Why? Oct 03 19:10:41 * Molly smiles Oct 03 19:10:51 what do we usually use it for, hmm? Oct 03 19:11:04 Yes, but... Oct 03 19:11:18 mmhmm, butt... yes it is Oct 03 19:11:43 Blossom! Oct 03 19:11:50 * Molly giggles Oct 03 19:11:52 my love? Oct 03 19:14:19 I'm just surprised you'd want to... in Insel... Oct 03 19:22:52 * Molly smiles “why?” Oct 03 19:23:34 * Morgan shrugs Oct 03 19:23:55 * Molly frowns slightly Oct 03 19:24:08 because of Seb and the dreams? Oct 03 19:24:14 * Morgan shrugs Oct 03 19:24:26 I just didn't think you'd want to there, with your family around... Oct 03 19:25:34 * Molly smiles “you are wrong, my love. what we do behind a locked door is our business” Oct 03 19:26:03 * Morgan nods Oct 03 19:26:05 alright Oct 03 19:26:45 it is not amenable to you? Oct 03 19:26:51 It is Oct 03 19:27:31 * Molly nods, finding and packing it Oct 03 19:27:48 will it be difficult that you’ve dreamt of them in that house? Oct 03 19:28:00 Possibly, yes Oct 03 19:28:10 * Molly nods Oct 03 19:28:33 especially as you’ll dream of Dietlinde tonight, as usual with my course Oct 03 19:30:46 * Morgan frowns Oct 03 19:30:50 I had not considered that Oct 03 19:30:56 * Molly nods Oct 03 19:31:18 it probably isn’t good timing Oct 03 19:31:42 No... no not really Oct 03 19:32:22 * Molly nods Oct 03 19:32:36 still, we will endure. it is not new to us Oct 03 19:33:16 No. It isn't... I might have stopped in Londinium if I'd realised the timing Oct 03 19:33:35 alone? Oct 03 19:33:45 No, the ship Oct 03 19:34:04 * Molly nods Oct 03 19:34:18 you needn’t come to the manor. I can go alone Oct 03 19:34:46 No. I need to face the challenges I have Oct 03 19:36:59 * Molly nods, starting to undress Oct 03 19:37:18 You have your pendant, you should not get stuck Oct 03 19:38:28 * Morgan nods Oct 03 19:38:33 I certainly hope not Oct 03 19:38:54 * Molly nods Oct 03 19:39:35 it is a worry, but I will just knock you out Oct 03 19:40:20 * Morgan nods, getting undressed Oct 03 19:40:48 * Molly gets ready and into bed Oct 03 19:41:17 * Morgan does likewise Oct 03 19:41:29 Inga says I look sweet holding young children Oct 03 19:41:37 * Molly smiles Oct 03 19:41:51 very much so. it makes me very broody Oct 03 19:42:02 * Morgan nods Oct 03 19:42:08 It'll come Oct 03 19:42:36 that is a rather necessary part of the process Oct 03 19:42:45 Behave Oct 03 19:42:58 * Molly looks at him Oct 03 19:43:10 you are out of sorts? Oct 03 19:43:20 * Morgan shrugs Oct 03 19:43:22 A little perhaps Oct 03 19:43:28 * Molly nods Oct 03 19:43:40 Shall we just get it over with? Oct 03 19:43:57 What? Oct 03 19:44:09 sleeping... your dream. Oct 03 19:44:48 But... I promised you... Oct 03 19:44:58 * Molly shakes her head Oct 03 19:45:05 it doesn’t matter Oct 03 19:45:19 * Morgan watches her closely for a minute Oct 03 19:45:22 Alright Oct 03 19:45:29 * Molly nods Oct 03 19:46:53 I don’t want to do it just because you gave your word. It’s not very arousing. Oct 03 19:47:00 * Morgan nods Oct 03 19:47:02 I am sorry Oct 03 19:47:28 it’s alright, these things happen for us, with all the dreams and things Oct 03 19:47:37 * Morgan nods, scowling Oct 03 19:48:30 * Molly gently rubs his arm Oct 03 19:48:36 goodnight, my love Oct 03 19:49:07 * Morgan nods, burrowing under the covers Oct 03 19:51:12 * Molly settles too, asleep surprisingly quickly, though he isn’t finding it so easy Oct 03 19:51:51 * Morgan just lays there, waiting Oct 03 19:56:26 * Molly is now known as Dietlinde Oct 03 19:57:46 * Dietlinde looks at the green leaves above them “I miss Eisen trees” Oct 03 19:58:41 I know my darling Oct 03 19:59:29 Jana won’t know what her homeland looks like Oct 03 20:00:03 Look, I'll write to my father... see if there's anything we can do... Oct 03 20:01:03 Soon, please. Before the baby. Oct 03 20:01:16 * Morgan nods, sighing Oct 03 20:01:20 I'll see it sent today Oct 03 20:01:29 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 20:01:45 I want our child born where they should be Oct 03 20:01:58 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:02:06 I know Oct 03 20:02:53 * Dietlinde strokes her bump as she walks Oct 03 20:04:03 You will take us home, I have faith in you Oct 03 20:04:17 * Morgan frowns Oct 03 20:04:42 It isn't -my- choice Schatzen... Oct 03 20:05:23 It is. No one needs to know who you are. we could go anywhere, as long as it’s Eisen Oct 03 20:06:58 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:07:07 I see... you don't want to go -home-. Oct 03 20:07:32 I do, more than anything, but I’ve given up hope for that Oct 03 20:08:48 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:09:18 alright. I'll try. Oct 03 20:09:37 * Dietlinde nods, smiling. she offers her hand Oct 03 20:09:43 Thank you Oct 03 20:09:45 * Morgan takes it Oct 03 20:10:17 *she smells very good this close, upwind of him* Oct 03 20:10:31 * Morgan kisses the back of her hand Oct 03 20:11:05 You realise that without my fathers support, we will be giving up a huge amount... Oct 03 20:11:20 * Dietlinde smiles. it’s even more noticeable with her skin near his nose Oct 03 20:11:35 We’ll have each other and the children Oct 03 20:11:46 I'll have to work... Oct 03 20:12:11 * Dietlinde nods, smiling “Hard work is good for the body and mind” Oct 03 20:13:04 * Morgan nods, looking round Oct 03 20:13:27 I will miss this place... I spent a lot of time here, happy, as a child Oct 03 20:13:34 *It’s completely secluded except for birds and butte* Oct 03 20:13:43 butterflies * Oct 03 20:23:07 it is pretty and quiet Oct 03 20:23:25 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:23:32 My uncle adores Jana Oct 03 20:23:59 * Dietlinde nods “he’s been good to us” Oct 03 20:24:19 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:24:25 He's always been a good man Oct 03 20:24:59 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 20:25:15 You will miss him when we’re home again Oct 03 20:25:46 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:25:49 Yes, I will Oct 03 20:27:21 * Dietlinde nods “do you want to go home too?” Oct 03 20:29:00 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:29:17 But I am not welcome Oct 03 20:29:46 * Dietlinde looks at the spring they’re nearing Oct 03 20:29:53 Not with me Oct 03 20:30:14 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:30:19 That is what matters most Oct 03 20:30:54 * Dietlinde puts his hand on her stomach “and this one” Oct 03 20:31:14 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:31:59 * Dietlinde checks around the empty area before kissing his cheek Oct 03 20:34:46 * Morgan smiles Oct 03 20:35:55 * Dietlinde smiles at him. She smells so good it’s like drinking the best whiskey he’s ever tasted, making his brain seem to relax Oct 03 20:37:39 Maybe I could sail a little... Oct 03 20:37:47 why? Oct 03 20:39:48 Because its a job and I enjoy it Oct 03 20:40:08 But you’d be gone so much? Oct 03 20:40:31 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:40:34 Maybe not then Oct 03 20:40:40 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 20:40:49 I don’t think I would like that Oct 03 20:41:15 * Morgan nods, sighing Oct 03 20:41:16 Alright Oct 03 20:41:26 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 20:41:47 I’d like you home, with me and the children Oct 03 20:41:59 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:42:06 But I will need to find work Oct 03 20:43:00 in the daytimes, not away from home Oct 03 20:43:41 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:43:47 Alright. We'll manage Oct 03 20:44:38 * Dietlinde nods, smiling. *he feels the movement of the baby against his stomach* Oct 03 20:44:52 Seems someone else likes the idea... Oct 03 20:45:05 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 20:45:19 it won’t be long til he comes to meet us Oct 03 20:46:33 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:46:39 Best get a move on then hadn't I Oct 03 20:46:58 * Dietlinde smiles Oct 03 20:47:34 I’d like that. You can focus today now Oct 03 20:48:05 * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek gently Oct 03 20:48:11 Alright Oct 03 20:48:57 * Dietlinde turns her head so that his lips meet hers Oct 03 20:49:05 * Morgan smiles Oct 03 20:49:06 Cheeky Oct 03 20:49:27 * Dietlinde laughs softly Oct 03 20:49:36 sometimes Oct 03 20:50:57 * Morgan chuckles, kissing her gently Oct 03 20:51:33 * Dietlinde kisses him back, her hand still in his Oct 03 20:53:29 * Morgan pulls away a little Oct 03 20:53:42 Alright, I'd best get to writing this letter to my father Oct 03 20:54:14 * Dietlinde looks around “did you want to go back to the house, or will you write here? Oct 03 20:54:38 I've nothing to write with here Oct 03 20:54:51 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 20:55:00 I can walk back now Oct 03 20:55:32 * Morgan nods, turning back for the house Oct 03 20:56:05 * Dietlinde keeps his hand. it’s hard to concentrate with the sight and smell of her Oct 03 20:57:35 Where will we go if we can't go home? Oct 03 20:57:48 Anywhere, if it’s Eisen Oct 03 20:58:10 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:58:37 Maybe, if we're lucky, we can be somewhere in Fischler at least... Oct 03 20:58:45 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 20:58:55 My parents can see us then Oct 03 20:59:34 * Morgan nods Oct 03 20:59:38 I miss them Oct 03 20:59:47 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 21:00:05 I miss everything Oct 03 21:00:34 I know. Oct 03 21:01:29 * Dietlinde nods. They walk in the companionable silence they’re used to. In their room, she takes her cloak off, now completely private Oct 03 21:02:52 * Morgan finds some paper and ink, sitting down to write Oct 03 21:03:26 * Dietlinde doesn’t interrupt him, instead sitting by the window to sew Oct 03 21:04:04 * Morgan blows on the paper Oct 03 21:04:25 I'll speak with my uncle and make plans to start making our way to Eisen... Oct 03 21:05:06 * Dietlinde glances to watch him, forearms resting on her bump as she holds fabric and needle Oct 03 21:05:11 thank you, Morgan Oct 03 21:05:27 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:05:31 Anything for you, as always Oct 03 21:05:40 * Dietlinde smiles a little Oct 03 21:05:44 anything? Oct 03 21:06:18 Of course Oct 03 21:06:39 it’d make me happy if you kiss me again Oct 03 21:07:09 * Morgan nods, moving to do so Oct 03 21:07:36 * Dietlinde kisses him gently, licking his lower lip Oct 03 21:08:28 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 03 21:08:44 Better? Oct 03 21:09:04 * Dietlinde nods “Yes, thank you” Oct 03 21:09:37 * Morgan nods, moving to ring the bell for a servant Oct 03 21:09:51 *One comes swiftly* Oct 03 21:10:19 * Morgan hands him the letter with instructions to see it sent to his father Oct 03 21:10:41 *The servant goes again* Oct 03 21:11:20 I suppose... I'd best talk with my uncle Oct 03 21:11:33 so soon? Oct 03 21:12:09 I thought you wished to get things moving as quickly as possible Oct 03 21:12:17 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 21:12:30 I do, thank you Oct 03 21:12:45 * Morgan kisses her again Oct 03 21:12:52 I will come back as soon as I can Oct 03 21:13:01 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 21:13:21 I’d like that Oct 03 21:13:43 * Morgan nods, going in search of his uncle Oct 03 21:14:29 *He is headed in the right direction when he suddenly bumps into the red-head he’s been having the shocking dreams about* Oct 03 21:14:33 * Dietlinde is now known as Molly Oct 03 21:14:39 oh gosh! sorry Oct 03 21:15:05 * Morgan moves back Oct 03 21:15:10 No... my... my fault Oct 03 21:15:18 * Molly smiles warmly Oct 03 21:15:50 No harm done, I assure you. We’ve met before, I don’t know if you remember...? Oct 03 21:16:30 ummm... forgive me, I don't... Oct 03 21:17:13 Molly. *she smiles* Molly Forrester Oct 03 21:17:37 Morgan... Koe... Hockridge Oct 03 21:18:04 * Molly smiles “I know. I didn’t forget you” Oct 03 21:18:44 Where did we meet? Oct 03 21:20:26 * Molly giggles. It’s so relaxed and informal “Here, a couple of months ago. it was very quick, I had to get back” she’s right. he’d struggled with involuntary hardness from the intrusive memories of the dreams Oct 03 21:20:45 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 03 21:20:53 Of course, my apologies... what brings you back? Oct 03 21:22:27 my cousin asked me to bring something over from Coleraine, and I like to ride *he gets a flash from a past dream, in her rear whilst she rides him, uninhibited and secure in her desire* Oct 03 21:22:56 * Morgan nods, looking away Oct 03 21:23:47 Sorry, did I say something wrong? I forget my manners with nobles sometimes, I’m just a gentleman’s daughter, you see Oct 03 21:24:58 No, no, not at all... just a thought came to mind... you have seen my uncle I assume? Oct 03 21:25:44 * Molly nods, smiling playfully“I have. He’s quite tall, likes flamboyant smoking jackets, very kind” Oct 03 21:26:13 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:26:15 indeed Oct 03 21:27:17 I umm... I should go, sorry, I’m taking up your time, and I’m due down at the docks by sunset Oct 03 21:27:28 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:27:33 It was nice seeing you again Oct 03 21:27:44 * Molly nods Oct 03 21:28:00 And you, Morgan. Might I call you that? Oct 03 21:28:18 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:28:20 That is my name Oct 03 21:28:27 * Molly smiles Oct 03 21:28:46 it’s nice... Mmmorgan... soft, yet also crisp Oct 03 21:29:32 My mother seemed to like it Oct 03 21:30:16 * Molly nods “I like it. I should go, I get to help sail a ship tonight!” Oct 03 21:31:05 Oh? Where to? Oct 03 21:31:47 * Molly looks excited, and it’s familiar from his dream too “Vesten. I’m not sure what town yet” Oct 03 21:32:05 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:32:12 I've visited in the past Oct 03 21:32:33 * Molly ‘s eyes light up “did you sail it?” Oct 03 21:33:03 That is generally how you get there... Oct 03 21:33:32 * Molly laughs “No, you silly goose! Did you sail the ship?” Oct 03 21:33:51 I had a part in it, yes Oct 03 21:34:30 did it feel amazing? Oct 03 21:34:39 * Morgan smiles Oct 03 21:34:57 I love sailing... good thing, given that I was in the navy Oct 03 21:35:25 Me too! loving sailing, not in the navy, obviously! *she grins* Oct 03 21:35:52 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:36:08 Thats what I figured, yes Oct 03 21:36:29 * Molly nods “Well, have a lovely day, Morgan’s Oct 03 21:37:13 And you Miss Forrester Oct 03 21:37:23 Molly, please. Oct 03 21:37:29 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:37:31 Molly Oct 03 21:38:48 * Molly smiles, curtsying before passing him. she smells good too, not in the same way, but of roses, and the sort of oil he’s dreamt of. it does his frustration no favours* Oct 03 21:39:17 * Morgan scowls, berating himself silently as he carries on to find Christopher Oct 03 21:39:30 * Molly is now known as Christopher Oct 03 21:39:43 * Christopher is found reading the newspaper in the drawing room Oct 03 21:40:17 Uncle... can I talk with you? Oct 03 21:40:23 * Christopher folds it up Oct 03 21:40:32 of course, dear boy, take a seat Oct 03 21:41:12 * Morgan nods, sitting down Oct 03 21:41:31 Is something the matter? Oct 03 21:42:02 * Morgan sighs Oct 03 21:42:04 We want to go home Oct 03 21:42:41 * Christopher nods Oct 03 21:42:52 You’ve all been very uprooted Oct 03 21:43:24 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:43:49 Dietlinde is desperate to return... even if its somewhere other than Sudlachenburg Oct 03 21:43:57 * Christopher nods Oct 03 21:44:24 I remember your Mother found it hard to leave her home country Oct 03 21:55:48 I have sent a letter to my father all but begging to be allowed to return... if he refuses, we still wish to go back to Eisen Oct 03 21:56:52 * Christopher nods Oct 03 21:57:13 If that is what you wish, Dear boy. there is always a home for you here Oct 03 21:57:24 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:57:40 I could manage here but... Dietlinde is miserable. I can't do that to her Oct 03 21:57:49 * Christopher nods Oct 03 21:58:17 Will it be safe for her to go so close to her confinement? Oct 03 21:58:39 I'm not sure... but she is adamant the baby is born in Eisen Oct 03 21:59:07 Perhaps we should send for Molly’s aunt, she is a midwife Oct 03 21:59:13 * Morgan nods Oct 03 21:59:25 That might be an idea... but it'll need to be soon, very soon Oct 03 22:00:37 I’ll send someone after Molly Oct 03 22:01:55 * Christopher does this Oct 03 22:03:05 I want you to be safe and happy. You have my support Oct 03 22:04:10 Thank you, uncle. Once we have heard what the midwife has to say we will make preparations Oct 03 22:04:17 * Christopher nods Oct 03 22:04:31 The staff will give you any help you need Oct 03 22:05:47 * Morgan nods Oct 03 22:05:49 Thank you Oct 03 22:06:08 * Christopher nods, letting him go Oct 03 22:07:12 * Morgan heads back to Dietlinde Oct 03 22:07:25 * Christopher is now known as Dietlinde Oct 03 22:08:17 * Dietlinde is sat where she was, still sewing. The light on her is beautiful, and she looks serene, angelic, and maternal Oct 03 22:08:42 * Morgan watches her for a few moments Oct 03 22:09:26 * Dietlinde eventually looks up, smiling Oct 03 22:09:36 you weren’t too long Oct 03 22:10:57 No... I've spoken to my uncle... he is concerned it would be dangerous to travel so close to the little one coming... Oct 03 22:11:21 * Dietlinde smiles, stroking her stomach Oct 03 22:11:36 it isn’t too long... Oct 03 22:12:32 No... he's sent for a midwife, to advise us. Oct 03 22:12:43 * Dietlinde nods Oct 03 22:12:53 I just do want him born in Eisen Oct 03 22:13:44 I know my darling, but above that I want him born with you both -safe- Oct 03 22:14:04 * Dietlinde nods, smiling shyly Oct 03 22:14:09 but not too soon? Oct 03 22:14:55 * Morgan blushes Oct 03 22:15:03 well... when it is time, of course... Oct 03 22:15:25 * Dietlinde nods “I’ll miss your extra attentiveness” Oct 03 22:16:53 * Morgan nods Oct 03 22:17:03 I shall make efforts to be extra attentive regardless Oct 03 22:17:21 * Dietlinde smiles “I’d like that” Oct 03 22:17:46 * Morgan nods Oct 03 22:19:51 * Dietlinde starts to sew again. The light is so pretty, and with the possibility of leaving and also the short remaining duration of her increasing, there’s a nagging sense of time running out, that it won’t be like this for long Oct 03 22:20:10 I wish I had my sketchbook Oct 03 22:20:34 there’s more writing paper in the bureau Oct 03 22:21:26 * Morgan fetches some, setting it down and concentrating on getting the image right Oct 03 22:22:49 *it comes together well, and she looks so perfect, so beautiful, but it’s turned out in that odd style, like those done of people who have passed away. Too perfect, too angelic Oct 03 22:23:34 * Morgan scowls at it Oct 03 22:24:17 *there’s something superstitious feeling about it, like make it will jinx them, that he will lose her* Oct 03 22:24:40 * Morgan screws it up, throwing it in the fireplace Oct 03 22:24:56 * Dietlinde glances up Oct 03 22:25:11 you weren’t happy? Oct 03 22:25:38 Wasn't right Oct 03 22:27:38 * Dietlinde smiles, going back to her sewing. She’s so peaceful like this, and looks happy, the baby kicking that he can see through her dress. Even with the sketch gone, the feeling doesn’t leave him. Temporary. Slipping away. Oct 03 22:28:14 * Morgan watches her, picking at his thumb Oct 03 22:30:06 *It seems a little too bright in here, the light hurting his eyes. He feels a warmth on his upper chest. What if she’s going? what if she’s already gone? Oct 03 22:30:32 * Morgan squints, scowling at the thought Oct 03 22:31:07 *when she speaks, it’s as if she’s far away* Morgan, are you alright? Oct 03 22:31:23 I... I uhh... I don't know Oct 03 22:32:51 *the light gets brighter, the warmth getting stronger. he feels an impending sense of time running out, like he has just a few moments left here with her* Oct 03 22:33:11 * Morgan starts to look panicked Oct 03 22:33:16 I love you... Oct 03 22:33:33 I love you too, Morgan Oct 03 22:34:42 *the warmth on his chest suddenly becomes icy cold metal, and he realises it’s the pendant, and with that he realises that this is a dream Oct 03 22:35:20 * Morgan watches her, taking in as much as he can before letting the pendant to its work Oct 03 22:35:48 *he does eventually find himself in the peace by the Sudlache* Oct 03 22:36:39 * Morgan sits down on the shore, turning a rock over and over Oct 03 22:36:57 *he isn’t interrupt* Oct 03 22:38:00 * Morgan sighs heavily, trying to wake up Oct 03 22:38:34 *He manages it, just as Molly is getting back in* Oct 03 22:38:39 * Dietlinde is now known as Molly Oct 03 22:39:39 * Morgan watches her silently Oct 03 22:40:29 * Molly is very gentle, and careful not to touch him, assuming he’s asleep still Oct 03 22:41:06 * Morgan tries to get an idea of the time Oct 03 22:41:16 *it’s about four* Oct 03 22:41:28 * Morgan lets out a shuddering breath Oct 03 22:41:52 * Molly whispers a little warily “liebes herz?” Oct 03 22:42:48 * Morgan blows out a breath Oct 03 22:42:49 aye Oct 03 22:43:04 You’re back here with me? Oct 03 22:44:03 yes Oct 03 22:44:20 do you need any? Oct 03 22:44:25 anything * Oct 03 22:45:24 If its not too much trouble, I'd like to be held... Oct 03 22:46:11 it is never, ever too much trouble *she opens her arms* Come to me, liebling, it’s alright... Oct 03 22:46:38 * Morgan nods, moving into her arms Oct 03 22:47:12 * Molly envelopes him in an embrace Oct 03 22:48:06 * Morgan lays very still, breathing slowly Oct 03 22:48:43 My love, it’s alright if you are upset, you know that Oct 03 22:50:03 * Morgan nods Oct 03 22:50:18 I can't... not yet. Oct 03 22:50:26 why? Oct 03 22:51:33 Its too much Oct 03 22:51:40 for who? Oct 03 22:52:10 For me Oct 03 22:52:22 do you want some magic? Oct 03 22:52:57 * Morgan nods Oct 03 22:52:58 yes Oct 03 22:53:22 * Molly does so, his body settling as her magic dictates Oct 03 22:53:41 * Morgan sighs heavily, laying still Oct 03 22:54:21 * Molly gently strokes his back Oct 03 22:55:33 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 03 23:15:09 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)