**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Oct 7 00:27:33 2023 Oct 07 00:27:33 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 07 19:30:20 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 07 19:32:09 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 07 19:38:55 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 07 19:40:59 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 07 19:41:09 **He starts to dream where Edward had poisoned Dietlinde and Jana. He'd faced seeing his daughter, and then overnight his wife had slipped away. With the love and care of his family and best friends, Morgan had healed in the ten years since Dietlinde and Jana's deaths, and his relationship with Adalbrecht is back on track after many long nights and heart to hearts over whiskeys about Edward’s actions, and the risks Morgan had brought. Oct 07 19:42:07 He's taking a rare holiday to Catterick, and HH suggested they go through Insel, having reconnected with Freiarr Sebastian Rosenkrantz, who HH fought with. **They arrive at the estate on a sunny summer afternoon. HH dismounts from his horse, better tempered than Xantha who Morgan is riding* Oct 07 19:42:14 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 07 19:42:39 Nice island, shame about th’ fort they usedta have Oct 07 19:42:56 I think someone took care of that for them though Oct 07 19:43:06 * HH grins Oct 07 19:43:14 Good ol’ days, eh? Oct 07 19:43:37 Its interesting, your definition of good... Oct 07 19:46:08 yep. Like when I tell yer Uncle when we get there that his beer is good Oct 07 19:46:40 * Morgan pulls a face Oct 07 19:46:44 well.. yeah Oct 07 19:47:12 /me gets his horse handed over the an unobtrusive groom Oct 07 19:47:56 * Morgan gets down, handing the reins over after giving the groom warning about his behaviour Oct 07 19:48:27 *The groom takes him warily* Oct 07 19:49:23 It’s alright, he don’t bite... wouldn’t like to speak as to his owner though! Oct 07 19:49:59 He's never bitten anyone else... headbutt, on the other hand Oct 07 19:50:22 *HH nods* Coupla kicks... Oct 07 19:51:10 * Morgan nods Oct 07 19:51:44 barged that guy o’er a bridge that time... Oct 07 19:52:14 * Morgan nods Oct 07 19:52:21 Threw that other one into a tree Oct 07 19:54:33 Ate that guy’s breeches Oct 07 19:55:29 No, he ate -part- of his breeches... couldn't eat em all with him still wearing them Oct 07 19:57:01 it was an important part, man Oct 07 19:57:21 *The groom is looking more and more wary* Oct 07 19:57:30 Anyway, we going inside? Oct 07 19:59:05 yep. *he inclines his head towards the groom before wandering off* Oct 07 19:59:26 * Morgan follows him Oct 07 19:59:39 * HH looks at Morgan once they’re out of earshot before sniggering Oct 07 19:59:50 God we're assholes Oct 07 20:00:06 Yep Oct 07 20:01:39 *They go in what is presumably the direction of the door. The sea sounds good from up here, and he can smell the salt on the air. There are six little children playing on the lawn, the eldest looks around six, twins around five, a three year old, and a pair of one year old twins. There's a shout of "Bread Box!" Oct 07 20:02:25 Bread box... Oct 07 20:02:52 * HH chuckles “yeah” Oct 07 20:03:21 * Morgan shrugs Oct 07 20:03:23 weirdo Oct 07 20:04:17 Nope, you’d already taken that nickname. *Sebastian comes over. He walks with a limp and a stick, but he’s handsome, and looks welcoming” Oct 07 20:08:09 * Morgan watches him Oct 07 20:10:58 * HH hugs him Oct 07 20:11:13 It’s good t’ see you, Rosie Oct 07 20:12:01 *Sebastian nods, hugging him back* Welcome to Insel. I know you have form, don’t wreck my island. Oct 07 20:12:23 * Morgan coughs quietly Oct 07 20:12:24 again... Oct 07 20:13:55 what’s a little chaos an’ destruction amongst friends, eh? Oct 07 20:15:01 * HH breaks away “Sebastian Rosenkrantz, Freiarr Insel, this is Morgan Koertig, Veisgraf Sudlachenburg. You gotta have some lil noble to noble ceremony now?” Oct 07 20:16:10 I'm a little out of practice but... something with chickens I believe... Oct 07 20:17:20 *Seb extends his hand* An honour to make your acquaintance, my Lord. I’m afraid my chickens have started a peasants revolt and refuse to be a sacrifice for our archaic ways Oct 07 20:17:56 * Morgan nods, shaking his hands Oct 07 20:18:10 Understandable, and I wouldn't fancy trying to force the issue Oct 07 20:18:37 S: Violent little bastards Oct 07 20:20:11 * Morgan nods sagely Oct 07 20:20:24 *a woman comes out of the house, opening a sun parasol. Her hair is a deep red, and her dress a emerald green. He feels something in his chest that he hasn't felt since the moment he first saw Dietlinde** Oct 07 20:21:25 * HH and Seb are at the wrong angle to see her Oct 07 20:21:52 * Morgan watches her discreetly Oct 07 20:25:24 *She gets it open above her head, and then closes her eyes, breathing in deeply the smell of the flowers just outside the door. The smile that is not for anyone else’s benefit still warms. Her breasts rise from the neckline of the dress, a fichu forgone* Oct 07 20:25:58 * Morgan looks round Oct 07 20:29:07 *this makes the others do likewise. Seb calls “Molly, come and meet our guests” Oct 07 20:30:27 * Morgan watches her Oct 07 20:30:34 *briefly Oct 07 20:33:54 *She joins them, but when she makes eye contact with him he can see by the way her eyes widened and her breath catches that she feels the same way he did.* Oct 07 20:35:44 * Morgan looks to Sebastian, waiting for him to make introductions Oct 07 20:37:17 S: Heinzharold, Morgan, my wife Molly Rosenkrantz. Oct 07 20:38:36 *She curtsies to them both, and though she goes through the motions of polite chitchat he can see how her gaze holds his just a second longer than it needs to each time* Oct 07 20:39:20 Its a nice part of the world you've got here... Oct 07 20:39:42 S: right by the sea Oct 07 20:40:16 *Molly smiles* If Seb had his way it would be in the middle of the sea and with four masts! Oct 07 20:41:29 Its one of the issues with home... too far from the coast Oct 07 20:41:47 S: You’ve got that lake? Oct 07 20:42:36 M: They don’t mess are in the lake, Sebastian, there are supposedly monsters in it Oct 07 20:42:42 around* Oct 07 20:43:05 Must be... it glows... Oct 07 20:43:46 *Molly smiles, watching him * That is what it said in the book I read Oct 07 20:44:01 * Morgan nods Oct 07 20:44:07 Its never really properly dark... Oct 07 20:44:12 * HH and Seb start chatting to each other Oct 07 20:44:23 M: It sounds very beautiful Oct 07 20:44:53 I suppose it is... no sea views though Oct 07 20:45:45 M: Would you like to see the views from the other side of the house where they are best? Seb, shall we show them the views? Oct 07 20:46:27 *Seb nods* Alright, sweetheart. We have a lot to catch up on Oct 07 20:48:23 * HH walks along with Seb, and they’re already laughing and shit-talking each other quickly. Molly trails along behind then, stopping to look at flowers and smell them* Oct 07 20:48:32 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 07 20:48:51 * Morgan stops to wait Oct 07 20:49:21 * Molly smiles at him, and without watchers she looks at him longer Oct 07 20:49:27 do you like flowers? Oct 07 20:50:24 Some... I've got a flowerbed at home that I tend Oct 07 20:50:36 * Molly nods Oct 07 20:50:42 what are your favourites? Oct 07 20:51:27 depends... I like the smell of roses when there's enough of them in bloom... I've always been fond of lavender... Oct 07 20:51:39 * Molly smiles warmly Oct 07 20:51:55 I have a whole rose garden, I use it to make my perfume Oct 07 20:52:09 Oh? Oct 07 20:52:19 would you like to see it? Oct 07 20:52:49 * Morgan nods Oct 07 20:52:51 I would Oct 07 20:53:32 * Molly beers off the path they were on, heading to a smaller garden that is full of roses in a variety of colours. It smells amazing Oct 07 20:54:06 * Morgan takes a deep breath, nodding Oct 07 20:54:08 That is lovely Oct 07 20:54:25 * Molly nods, wandering to a yellow one Oct 07 20:54:42 this is my favourite for the basenotes of perfume Oct 07 20:55:09 * Morgan smells it Oct 07 20:55:16 I can see that I suppose Oct 07 20:56:10 *It does smell nice. she bends over to do so too, quite near him, and then their eyes make contact. She watches him a long moment before suddenly blinking and blushing Oct 07 20:56:35 * Morgan clears his throat Oct 07 20:56:59 The, uhhh... there's a rose, I don't know its name, very dark red, would compliment that... Oct 07 20:57:18 *she nods* I think the red ones generally have the most traditional scent Oct 07 20:58:04 * Morgan nods Oct 07 20:58:11 I think so, yes Oct 07 20:58:51 * Molly nods again, straightening up but still watching him “I could show you some?” Oct 07 20:59:48 You have some here? Oct 07 21:00:51 * Molly nods “Just over here” She walks deeper into the garden, the sun shining in her hair, and the sea breeze making the dress hug her bottom and thighs Oct 07 21:01:06 * Morgan frowns briefly as he follows her Oct 07 21:02:09 * Molly glance over her shoulder when she arrives at beds of many shades of rid. She points one out “This is called Scarlet Symphony” Oct 07 21:02:23 Fitting Oct 07 21:02:58 * Molly nods, gently trailing her hand over the flowerheads “Some are more scented than others” Oct 07 21:03:18 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:03:59 * Molly holds one, a more orangey red “This one has a good scent” Oct 07 21:04:18 * Morgan sniffs it Oct 07 21:04:38 *it smells close to perfect* Oct 07 21:04:44 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:04:46 That is wonderful Oct 07 21:04:54 it’s called Envy Oct 07 21:05:34 Why? Oct 07 21:05:46 * Molly tilts her head Oct 07 21:06:25 you know, I’m not entirely sure? perhaps because women envy smelling wonderful to men? Oct 07 21:06:42 * Morgan shrugs Oct 07 21:07:13 * Molly smiles confidingly Oct 07 21:07:39 I just am grateful I can use it to smell of something nicer than nursing and small children! Oct 07 21:08:04 That has its charms... except when they're throwing up all over you... Oct 07 21:08:43 * Molly laughs. It’s easy, unforced “Which happens far more than you remember once they’re older!” Oct 07 21:09:08 * Morgan shrugs slightly Oct 07 21:09:16 I'll take your word for that, I think Oct 07 21:10:18 * Molly nods a little, moving to a mid pink one “I like this one. it’s not very strong, but it’s playful, light” Oct 07 21:10:59 Can a flower be playful? Oct 07 21:11:07 * Molly laughs again Oct 07 21:11:12 the scent can be Oct 07 21:11:30 Not entirely sure I understand how but I'll take your word for it Oct 07 21:11:43 it’s bright, cheerful Oct 07 21:12:15 * Morgan smiles, sniffing it Oct 07 21:13:03 *it is indeed how she described, like a perfume he could imagine on a young woman, and not very strong* Oct 07 21:13:44 it is named Lovers’ Lips. Oct 07 21:14:08 Thats an interesting name Oct 07 21:14:23 mmhmm. I think it’s the colour Oct 07 21:14:52 I can see that I suppose Oct 07 21:15:00 * Molly nods Oct 07 21:15:29 if you look in the centre, you can see how the darken, how they look more flushed Oct 07 21:15:39 * Morgan looks closely Oct 07 21:16:15 *it does deepen in colour, like the inside of the lip Oct 07 21:16:47 * Morgan nods, straightening up Oct 07 21:16:53 That does make more sense Oct 07 21:17:24 * Molly nods, just thoughtfully watching the roses a moment Oct 07 21:17:45 * Morgan watches her Oct 07 21:18:29 * Molly meets his eyes when she glances back before blushing a little and averting her gaze Oct 07 21:18:42 I am delaying you from seeing our sea views Oct 07 21:19:05 I have enjoyed seeing the flowers, though... thank you Oct 07 21:19:15 * Molly smiles Oct 07 21:20:39 you are too generous. I think the best time for them is early evening, just after sunset. The fragrances are more able to fill the senses when there is less to be visually distracted by Oct 07 21:20:51 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:20:59 I might pop back out around then... Oct 07 21:21:04 * Molly nods Oct 07 21:21:16 do, please. make yourself at home Oct 07 21:21:43 I don't want to impose... Oct 07 21:21:59 * Molly watches him Oct 07 21:22:10 no, no. it wouldn’t be an imposition... Oct 07 21:23:02 I'm not sure what HeinzHarold has planned Oct 07 21:23:29 Drinking and gaming, if the stories are anything to go by! Oct 07 21:25:05 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:25:14 HeinzHarold basically stopped growing up when he hit fifteen Oct 07 21:25:22 * Molly smiles Oct 07 21:25:42 I am sure you will enjoy yourselves. Seb loves to have visitors Oct 07 21:26:12 You do not? Oct 07 21:28:14 * Molly smiles, sniffing a white rose Oct 07 21:28:33 I don’t have many friends. Seb is more sociable than I really Oct 07 21:29:10 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:29:14 I can understand that Oct 07 21:29:20 * Molly nods Oct 07 21:29:47 I have my children, I’m not really lonely, but it’s rare I have a visitor of my own Oct 07 21:31:27 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:31:34 I can understand that Oct 07 21:33:07 * Molly turns her head, watching him. in this moment she’s perfect, lively amusement in her eyes, the strong colours of her hair, eyes, and dress framed by the stems and white petals of the flowers, some lightly against her cheek. sketchworthy* You do not have visitors, my Lord? Oct 07 21:33:56 realistically... HeinzHarold is one of only a couple of friends I have Oct 07 21:34:24 * Molly nods “If you would like a new friend, we could be that?” Oct 07 21:34:41 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:34:43 I'd like that Oct 07 21:35:20 * Molly smiles, not courtly, genuinely pleased Oct 07 21:35:23 me too Oct 07 21:36:11 * Morgan smiles Oct 07 21:36:32 * Molly again watching him a little too long before suddenly saying “Sea. See sea. We are going to see the sea” Oct 07 21:36:50 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:37:07 Over that way I believe Oct 07 21:37:37 * Molly nods, heading through the garden back to the path Oct 07 21:37:55 you’ll need to watch your footing here... Oct 07 21:38:48 * Morgan nods, doing so Oct 07 21:39:51 * Molly does stumble slightly on the rougher path before laughing ruefully “Graceful, Moll, well done” Oct 07 21:41:53 Could do with a railing... Oct 07 21:43:02 * Molly ‘s mouth suddenly opens before she remembers herself Oct 07 21:43:16 uhhh yes, I’ll Umm... mention it to Seb Oct 07 21:43:47 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:46:03 * Molly stays quiet a minute before they get to a good point to look out over the sea. The breeze is stronger and pulls strands loose of her put-up hair Oct 07 21:46:19 what thinks you? Oct 07 21:46:48 * Morgan takes a deep breath before nodding Oct 07 21:46:55 Glorious Oct 07 21:48:37 * Molly nods, soon going from looking at the view to trying to subtly watch his profile Oct 07 21:51:04 * Morgan watches out over the water Oct 07 21:51:21 I'm not surprised Sebastian likes it here so much Oct 07 21:51:57 I do sometimes wonder if he would stay home more if the sea wasn’t on his doorstep Oct 07 21:52:08 He still sails a lot? Oct 07 21:52:19 * Molly nods Oct 07 21:52:33 about half the month Oct 07 21:53:31 * Morgan nods Oct 07 21:53:34 That must be difficult Oct 07 21:54:36 * Molly shrugs a little Oct 07 21:55:21 surprisingly not, really. When you have a good staff, you learn to be very efficient and functional. He would suffocate without it Oct 07 21:55:57 * Morgan nods, staying quiet Oct 07 21:56:43 Do you think that awful? Oct 07 21:57:11 No, I don't think so Oct 07 21:58:29 * Molly nods Oct 07 21:58:49 It’s just how it is, I suppose. A compromise. Oct 07 21:59:07 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:00:04 I'm not sure I could resist the temptation to sail if I were this close... Oct 07 22:00:16 * Molly smiles Oct 07 22:00:51 As a Veisgraf, are you not expected to be chivalrous, and say something charming yet not sincere? Oct 07 22:02:10 I don't like to be predictable Oct 07 22:03:35 oh really? Oct 07 22:03:43 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:04:19 besides... I find my friends prefer me to be truthful, rather than charming... Oct 07 22:04:29 * Molly smiles Oct 07 22:04:56 oh I don’t know. we are to be friends, and a little flattery is always well received I find Oct 07 22:05:26 * Morgan scratches his chin Oct 07 22:06:01 Something like... I cannot imagine the sea ever being a strong enough pull to drag me away? Something like that? Oct 07 22:06:47 * Molly nods Oct 07 22:07:29 Oh yes. Some nonsense about the blue of my eyes having a stronger pull on your heart than the blue of the sea, and so on Oct 07 22:07:48 Well, now you mention it... *he smiles slightly* Oct 07 22:08:08 * Molly smiles, watching him sidelong Oct 07 22:08:33 Thank you, Veisgraf. Normal order is now restored to our little worlds Oct 07 22:09:03 * Morgan inclines his head Oct 07 22:10:33 You are good at flattery even if they want truth Oct 07 22:10:48 * Morgan shrugs Oct 07 22:10:58 Well... its not much of a stretch really Oct 07 22:12:17 No? you find my eyes delightful, do you? *she smiles playfully* Oct 07 22:12:44 It should be noted that, except in specific circumstances, I tell the truth Oct 07 22:13:53 * Molly mimes writing on a piece of paper, folding it and tucking it in her dress, higher up than her décolletage but not by much “There, duly noted” Oct 07 22:14:13 * Morgan nods, eyes fixed on the horizon Oct 07 22:15:34 * Molly sighs feigning drama “Shall I find you a boat too, my Lord? I am cursed with men who wish to escape to the oceans!” Oct 07 22:16:15 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 07 22:16:19 Its been a while, thats all Oct 07 22:17:04 * Molly smiles mischievously “One hopes your Lordship means sailing!” Oct 07 22:17:30 * Morgan opens his mouth before closing it Oct 07 22:17:35 I know a trap when I see one Oct 07 22:17:41 * Molly giggles Oct 07 22:17:45 oh, do you? Oct 07 22:18:54 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:19:49 * Molly smiles, widening her eyes innocently “You think I could be capable of entrapment?” Oct 07 22:20:07 * Morgan looks at her side on Oct 07 22:20:09 entirely Oct 07 22:20:26 rude, my Lord. very rude *She laughs softly* Oct 07 22:20:43 I have form for that Oct 07 22:20:54 do you? Oct 07 22:21:22 Well, truthfulness isn't always appreciated in noble circles... Oct 07 22:21:37 That is very, very true Oct 07 22:22:39 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:23:36 How long do you wish to stay? Oct 07 22:24:01 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 07 22:24:13 I've no idea. In truth, it was HeinzHarolds idea to stop here Oct 07 22:24:44 * Molly nods Oct 07 22:24:55 Are you glad you did? Oct 07 22:25:00 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:25:03 Yes, I rather think I am Oct 07 22:25:09 * Molly nods Oct 07 22:25:16 I am glad you came too Oct 07 22:25:58 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head Oct 07 22:26:20 are you ready to go on? Oct 07 22:27:39 * Morgan draws a deep breath before nodding Oct 07 22:28:11 we don’t have to. If you wish to linger here we can... Oct 07 22:28:25 No no, its alright Oct 07 22:29:46 * Molly nods, waiting so they are walking side-by-side rather than her leading him Oct 07 22:29:59 do you like children? Oct 07 22:30:07 Fried or boiled? Oct 07 22:30:14 * Molly smiles Oct 07 22:30:28 lightly poached? Oct 07 22:31:22 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:31:42 Acceptable. Yes, I suppose I like children... Oct 07 22:31:48 * Molly nods Oct 07 22:32:23 I’m sure mine would like to meet you, unless you think that children have no place meeting noblemen? Oct 07 22:32:59 Not at all Oct 07 22:33:22 * Molly nods, smiling Oct 07 22:34:06 Seb said Heinzharold has always described you as a very gentle, good man Oct 07 22:34:36 He's always been overkind in that respect Oct 07 22:34:51 * Molly shakes her head, watching him as they go Oct 07 22:35:04 I think, so, far, he y right Oct 07 22:35:12 he seems very* Oct 07 22:35:32 I'm glad you think so Oct 07 22:35:53 * Molly nods, watching him before looking away Oct 07 22:36:13 You are to see your Uncle in Avalon? Oct 07 22:36:33 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:36:35 Yes, thats right Oct 07 22:37:21 My paternal grandmother was Avalonian Oct 07 22:37:47 Oh really? Oct 07 22:37:52 * Molly nods Oct 07 22:38:01 it is her I get my eyes from Oct 07 22:38:30 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:38:33 And your hair? Oct 07 22:39:35 * Molly shrugs Oct 07 22:39:58 No one knows Oct 07 22:40:24 * Morgan nods Oct 07 22:40:50 it’s a bit too red, I know. I tried dyeing it with coffee once Oct 07 22:41:06 I think its wonderful Oct 07 22:41:23 * Molly self-consciously brushes the loose strands behind her ear Oct 07 22:41:35 that’s kind Oct 07 22:41:43 No... its honest. Oct 07 22:43:35 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 07 23:31:23 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)