**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Oct 16 10:30:52 2023 Oct 16 10:30:52 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 16 14:08:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 16 14:11:03 *the sailing passes in the blink of an eye, enjoyable but he finds his mind straying back to her, to the sight of the wet fabric on her body and the way she looks at him. Her husband barely mentions her, so she doesn’t come up in conversation until he’s sat in the Badger And Ferret with HH, having a drink before they sail on a different ship north in the morning Oct 16 14:11:06 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 16 14:11:23 My Ma wouldn’ta tolerated bein’ left like this Oct 16 14:11:49 *He can see Seb at the bar chatting with some men and flirting with the barmaid* Oct 16 14:12:11 No. I don't think they're particularly invested in one another Oct 16 14:13:05 * HH shakes his head Oct 16 14:13:20 He’s got a mistress m so I’d bet not very Oct 16 14:13:32 * Morgan scowls Oct 16 14:13:35 Thats awful Oct 16 14:14:07 had her for years, apparently. before they were married Oct 16 14:14:20 Then why the hell did they marry? Oct 16 14:15:00 Noble nonsense, man. *he sips the ale, looking a bit disgusted by it* Secure land and line, yadda yadda Oct 16 14:15:21 * Morgan sighs, draining his tankard Oct 16 14:16:38 offended on th’ lady’s behalf? Oct 16 14:17:02 Its just... unfair. Woman like that, she deserves more than passing affection while he dreams of someone else Oct 16 14:17:26 * HH sizes him up a moment before shrugging, and drinking some more Oct 16 14:17:39 pretty sure she don’t know about th’ other woman Oct 16 14:18:06 * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold hard Oct 16 14:18:10 I thought you said he was a good man Oct 16 14:18:59 Bit of a bind, ain’t it? He loves someone unsuitable, but he’s got a duty to do. Not like you can just force yourself to fall outta love, is it? Oct 16 14:19:41 -I- wouldn't have betrayed anyones trust the way he does. Oct 16 14:20:39 what should he of done then? Oct 16 14:21:16 Had some damn integrity. Oct 16 14:24:18 Not married her? Oct 16 14:24:45 Thats one option, yes. Or, Theus forbid, be fucking faithful. Or at the very least, -honest- Oct 16 14:26:52 * HH nods, watching him Oct 16 14:27:13 Never seen you quite so riled up ‘bout this sorta thing... Oct 16 14:28:29 Liars offend me\ Oct 16 14:30:40 yeah, but normally it’s disdain, not disgust. Leaves me wondering, summat special about this one? Oct 16 14:31:45 Normally they're not lying to their wives -or- Theus Oct 16 14:36:20 * HH nods, watching the continuing flirting Oct 16 14:36:27 Not much we can do, man Oct 16 14:39:32 I think he should have the error of his behaviours explained to him Oct 16 14:42:38 to what end, man? it’s been a decade, he’s not gonna set either aside Oct 16 14:43:39 * Morgan stands up Oct 16 14:43:45 I'm going for a walk... it fucking stinks in here Oct 16 14:44:50 * HH lets him go Oct 16 14:45:04 * Morgan goes out, shoving the door open as he leaves Oct 16 14:45:45 *The dock is dark, pretty quiet. Until, that is, Seb shouts “Morgan?” Oct 16 14:46:11 * Morgan moves away from the tavern quietly Oct 16 14:47:31 * HH is now known as Seb Oct 16 14:48:10 * Seb somehow manages to catch him up “Hey, I didn’t know if you’d been here before, I wanted to warn you to be careful” Oct 16 14:48:41 I'll be fine Oct 16 14:52:27 I thought I might take cargo north, I can drop you and breadbox in Durham Oct 16 14:53:20 No thank you Oct 16 14:56:06 * Seb frowns Oct 16 14:56:13 what do you mean? Oct 16 14:56:35 What confused you? Oct 16 14:58:35 I’d be doing you a favour Oct 16 15:01:25 * Morgan watches him impassively Oct 16 15:01:37 I'm sure HeinzHarold will be glad of your assistance Oct 16 15:02:34 Are you going back to Eisen instead. Oct 16 15:02:36 ? Oct 16 15:02:47 I wasn't planning to Oct 16 15:03:25 *But in the back of his mind, he knows he could. He could go back to Insel, to her...* Oct 16 15:03:33 You do not like my ship? Oct 16 15:05:13 I understand your wife does not know you are keeping a mistress also... Oct 16 15:07:19 No, though I think she suspects Oct 16 15:07:46 I'm curious... did you just leave out forsaking all others, or do you just choose to ignore it? Oct 16 15:08:00 * Seb sighs Oct 16 15:08:07 It’s not that easy Oct 16 15:09:47 * Morgan watches him Oct 16 15:12:50 Molly had lost all the family except myself and my Father. What was I to do, send her off into the world alone to marry someone who wouldn’t understand her loss? Oct 16 15:13:26 So betraying her, and the vow you made, to her and Theus, thats acceptable to you Oct 16 15:16:04 I am making the best of the situation. I love Molly, very much Oct 16 15:16:25 Not enough to be faithful and honour your commitment Oct 16 15:19:45 I have a commitment of the heart elsewhere too Oct 16 15:20:53 What do you want from me? Oct 16 15:23:17 Nothing, but a little compassion wouldn’t go amiss, considering your own background Oct 16 15:24:19 My... background... Oct 16 15:25:32 you too have known love with someone who doesn’t fit what society asks Oct 16 15:25:47 Yes. And I made my commitment and honoured it. Oct 16 15:29:12 But you did not have a cousin to protect. You could do what you wanted, duty be damned. Oct 16 15:32:42 Since you have no qualms about the way -you- are behaving, I trust you'll have no issue when she takes a lover... Oct 16 15:33:37 I could not deny her that, no Oct 16 15:34:31 But you would not let her go Oct 16 15:36:46 I would hate to, but I would consider it Oct 16 15:37:07 You would hate to? Oct 16 15:38:37 I love her, Morgan, as a wife, a cousin, and the mother of my children Oct 16 15:39:16 Just not enough Oct 16 15:41:18 If she was in love, what could I do about it? Oct 16 15:46:07 I meant... you do not love her enough, as a wife, a cousin -or- the mother of your children, or she would be your only Oct 16 15:47:21 it’s never so simple as just don’t do it. Oct 16 15:52:04 * Morgan frowns Oct 16 15:52:13 She deserves better. She deserves fidelity Oct 16 15:53:03 * Seb nods “They both do, but I can only do what I can with the heart that I have” Oct 16 15:54:28 So you half ass it for both of them Oct 16 15:54:37 * Morgan wipes at his nose Oct 16 15:54:44 While flirting with all and sundry Oct 16 15:55:16 No, I do my best. And a little flirting hurts no one. My wife is prone to some herself Oct 16 15:56:17 Is your whole existence made up of excuses for doing what you want rather than whats right? Oct 16 15:57:39 What is right here then? because one way or another, a woman’s heart is broken, her happiness is gone, and her security is lost. Oct 16 16:01:51 * Morgan rolls his neck Oct 16 16:02:47 I can't say your wife seemed particularly happy... not that she even features in your thoughts... Oct 16 16:03:59 what makes you think that? Oct 16 16:06:13 You barely speak to one another, its obvious you don't love echother as man and wife should, you never speak of her... Oct 16 16:08:05 Are you in love with my wife? Oct 16 16:08:26 -you- clearly aren't Oct 16 16:10:14 * Morgan has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Oct 16 16:11:25 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 16 16:11:59 I do love her, very much Oct 16 16:14:08 Morgan> You barely speak to one another, its obvious you don't love echother as man and wife should, you never speak of her... Are you in love with my wife? -you- clearly aren't Oct 16 16:17:51 I do love her, very much Oct 16 16:19:02 That isn't the same Oct 16 16:20:12 I answered your question, now you answer mine. Do you love my wife? Oct 16 16:22:36 No... there is something, but... love would be too strong a word after so short a meeting Oct 16 16:23:59 * Seb nods Oct 16 16:24:14 Has she been unfaithful with you? Oct 16 16:25:35 * Morgan looks angry Oct 16 16:25:45 No... it is only -you- that has been unfaithful Oct 16 16:26:31 what are your intentions? Oct 16 16:26:55 Right this moment, I'm toying with how much damage it would do to my friendship with HeinzHarold to beat you half to death... Oct 16 16:28:04 That’s unfair Oct 16 16:28:47 * Morgan rolls a shoulder, making it crunch Oct 16 16:30:17 My -intentions- are to find passage to Avalon in the hopes that it avoids me losing my best friend Oct 16 16:32:09 * Seb nods Oct 16 16:32:28 The offer is rescinded then, I will save you the trouble Oct 16 16:33:15 * Morgan nods grimly Oct 16 16:33:29 Drop him in Durham, I'll find him there Oct 16 16:35:39 Don’t put him in the middle of our conflict, it isn’t fair. Oct 16 16:35:58 I'm not. I'm giving him time with someone he calls his friend Oct 16 16:36:44 No, I’ll go my way, you go yours. But you will treat my wife kindly, if she has feelings for you. Oct 16 16:37:27 What are you talking about? Oct 16 16:38:26 what is unclear? I will conduct my business as first planned, you and Heinzharold can go to Durham as you planned Oct 16 16:38:44 I meant about treating your wife kindly... Oct 16 16:39:14 I do not want her hurt. If you are going to be corresponding, do not be unkind Oct 16 16:39:48 * Morgan moves, leaning against a wall Oct 16 16:40:55 I wasn't going to write to her... I had no intention of making things difficult for her, thinking she had a faithful, if unfeeling, husband Oct 16 16:41:28 And now you have assessed the situation and are re-evaluating your stance Oct 16 16:42:38 What good could come of it... if feeling progressed it would just be further example of what she cannot have. It is cruel and -I- am not cruel. Oct 16 16:44:13 It isn’t uncommon for noble wives to discretely have lovers once an heir and a spare are safely produced Oct 16 16:47:44 And what of -my- needs as an heir? No, that simply would not work Oct 16 16:48:28 I did not suggest you marry her. Oct 16 16:49:35 Yes, I know... you suggested I sleep with your wife while putting off the duty I have as an heir myself Oct 16 16:50:19 Maybe that’s where you attention should be focused, not on berating me for doing my own duty. Oct 16 16:50:37 * Morgan looks at the space between them Oct 16 16:51:20 How long can you hold your breath? Oct 16 16:51:45 A long time, what good sailor can’t? Oct 16 16:52:05 You'd be surprised... but if you keep pushing, I'm going to drown you Oct 16 16:52:17 * Seb smiles slightly Oct 16 16:52:29 That would solve your problem, to be sure Oct 16 16:52:46 * Morgan smiles slightly, tilting his head Oct 16 16:53:13 Is that what we need? Do we need a brawl to get past this? Oct 16 16:53:56 would you feel satisfied to bloody my nose for the honour of the lady you aren’t quite inlove with? Oct 16 17:00:39 Perhaps it'd help me get past what is -right- and see there is no easy course here... Oct 16 17:00:47 * Seb nods Oct 16 17:00:51 have at it then Oct 16 17:00:58 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 16 17:01:29 HeinzHarold would come out, and think I was trying to beat you to death... I could not stand to see that disappointment Oct 16 17:01:37 * Seb nods Oct 16 17:02:19 it isn’t “right”. It’s not ideal. But I am doing the best I can to two women I love, for the land and for my children. Oct 16 17:03:35 Tell me about your mistress Oct 16 17:07:01 Why? Oct 16 17:10:03 Maybe it'd help me understand... maybe it'd help me see you're not just some swine with a bag full of excuses Oct 16 17:10:20 * Seb nods a little Oct 16 17:12:14 She’s half Vesten half Eisen. Her family history is murky, and so she doesn’t quite meet the rank expected. I met her when I was eighteen, she was twenty. She’d recently been widowed, after a fashion. Oct 16 17:12:31 After a fashion? Oct 16 17:13:02 The marriage was made under Vesten law, but not Eisen law. He was killed in our War Oct 16 17:13:15 Sounds complicated Oct 16 17:13:20 * Seb nods Oct 16 17:14:32 I was seventh in line then, there was no way I would be the Freiarr. There was no reason to think I would do anything but trade and sail, which would have been fine. I could have given up my rank, weak as it was Oct 16 17:15:03 You love her deeply... Oct 16 17:15:31 Yes, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love Molly. Oct 16 17:15:46 But not the same... Oct 16 17:16:06 No, but not necessarily to Molly’s detriment. Oct 16 17:16:19 No? Oct 16 17:17:33 Molly is the mother of my children. I have not given Hannalore a child. Oct 16 17:17:40 Why? Oct 16 17:17:54 Because I am the Freiarr Oct 16 17:19:15 Seems a little... mercenary to me, but I am aware I am an idealist Oct 16 17:23:47 One minute you disapprove of me for marrying Molly, the next for not giving my mistress children. I am considering it, now that I have many legitimate heirs to protect Insel Oct 16 17:24:28 I meant your feelings for Molly... it seems as though you love her for what she has given you not because you actually love her... Oct 16 17:26:48 that is not the case, but my love for her blossomed when the children came along. I could appreciate her in a whole new way Oct 16 17:27:01 * Morgan nods Oct 16 17:27:08 It is an impossible situation Oct 16 17:29:45 Yes, it is. This is why I ask you to be kind if you’re going to communicate with her Oct 16 17:30:00 I don't think it'd be a good idea Oct 16 17:34:22 I will try to manage her expectations then, if she mentions you Oct 16 17:35:03 * Morgan watches him Oct 16 17:35:08 What do -you- think I should do Oct 16 17:36:41 * Seb laughs Oct 16 17:36:59 Am I really a man you want to take relationship advice from? Oct 16 17:37:17 * Morgan shrugs Oct 16 17:37:21 Maybe, maybe not. Oct 16 17:38:51 I don’t think I should advise you. She is still my wife Oct 16 17:40:12 * Morgan shrugs Oct 16 17:40:14 Very well Oct 16 17:40:24 why not ask Heinzharold? Oct 16 17:40:51 Who's to say I won't anyway? Perhaps I'm just interested in your answer Oct 16 17:43:19 In honesty, I am torn. Oct 16 17:43:31 Why? Oct 16 17:44:31 Because I love her, but because I care about her happiness Oct 16 17:45:25 * Morgan nods Oct 16 17:46:34 You are giving her the best you can but think she deserves more... Oct 16 17:46:40 I do Oct 16 17:47:39 * Morgan nods Oct 16 17:48:04 I see Oct 16 17:48:28 * Seb nods. There’s footsteps approaching Oct 16 17:48:44 * Morgan looks round Oct 16 17:49:23 *HH comes over* I’ve drink th’ whole place dry an’ still didn’t feel anything Oct 16 17:49:50 * Morgan moves subtly closer before jabbing him in the rib with his thumb Oct 16 17:50:10 *HH yelps* Oct 16 17:50:14 Felt that though Oct 16 17:50:28 HH: yep Oct 16 17:50:32 * Seb inclines his head “I will bid you both safe travels” Oct 16 17:50:48 HH: *he nods* And you, man Oct 16 17:51:23 Hang on... I think... we're past the issue I had... don't you? Oct 16 17:51:40 Perhaps Oct 16 17:52:40 You think we can be cordial for the rest of the trip? Oct 16 17:52:54 * Seb nods Oct 16 17:52:59 I think so Oct 16 17:53:09 * Morgan nods, drawing himself up Oct 16 17:53:25 I owe you an apology. Oct 16 17:54:04 * Seb extends his hand Oct 16 17:54:47 * Morgan grasps it Oct 16 17:55:11 I failed to see the nuance and difficulty of the situation. Oct 16 17:55:33 * Seb shakes it firmly “I understand. let’s go to my ship for a proper drink” Oct 16 17:55:57 * Morgan nods Oct 16 17:57:46 * Seb leads the way. Morgan jolts awake when he trips up the gangplank Oct 16 17:58:30 * Morgan scowls, immediately checking the time Oct 16 17:58:54 *it’s about five* Oct 16 17:59:05 * Morgan climbs gently out of bed Oct 16 17:59:25 *she doesn’t wake* Oct 16 18:00:05 * Morgan pulls his clothes on before going to get coffee, a frown stuck on his face Oct 16 18:01:12 *he bumps into Seb in the hall. He looks tired, as he had last time they were here, wearing a thick robe rather than daywear* Oct 16 18:01:22 Good morning Oct 16 18:01:34 * Morgan glances round to make sure they're alone before speaking Oct 16 18:01:42 Like fuck is it. Nightmare? Oct 16 18:01:46 *they are* Oct 16 18:01:49 * Seb nods Oct 16 18:02:02 As usual. You? Oct 16 18:02:19 Dreams at least. Lets get some coffee then you can tell me about it Oct 16 18:04:33 * Seb nods, going with him Oct 16 18:05:56 * Morgan finds them both coffee, pouring some and handing it over before making his own and finding somewhere quiet to talk Oct 16 18:07:51 * Seb goes into the library, and there he sends off a maid who was beginning to set the fire for the day, doing it himself Oct 16 18:08:09 * Morgan watches him Oct 16 18:08:18 What's your general view on magic? Oct 16 18:09:15 It is tough to say Oct 16 18:09:24 Because? Oct 16 18:09:42 Because it is apparent that my uncle had it Oct 16 18:10:19 I think it more apparent he was the subject -of- it... if you can call what the Nieblungen do as magic Oct 16 18:10:57 No. When he prayed over people, they recovered. Not a few, not just very lucky, but all of them. Oct 16 18:11:31 Ah... yes, of course. My captain has a particular view on it... Oct 16 18:11:37 does he? Oct 16 18:11:41 * Morgan nods Oct 16 18:12:35 That it is the use of it that defines its source... if it was used for evil intent, then it is sent by Legion... if it is used for good, it is a gift from Theus. Oct 16 18:13:57 * Seb nods Oct 16 18:14:05 My uncle would have liked that Oct 16 18:14:10 * Morgan nods Oct 16 18:15:01 It doesn't sit well with my prejudices that a Vaticine sailor had a more accepting view of something like magic than I do Oct 16 18:18:50 * Seb nods, getting the fire going Oct 16 18:19:12 We got used to thinking of them as backwards oppressors Oct 16 18:19:20 * Morgan nods Oct 16 18:19:35 Absolutely. It still challenges me sometimes Oct 16 18:21:33 And me *he sits down* Oct 16 18:23:46 * Morgan sits down, sipping his coffee Oct 16 18:23:50 So? Oct 16 18:43:15 * Seb has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 16 19:05:57 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 16 19:06:20 * Molly is now known as Seb Oct 16 19:08:47 It doesn't sit well with my prejudices that a Vaticine sailor had a more accepting view of something like magic than I do Oct 16 19:08:47 * Seb nods, getting the fire going Oct 16 19:08:47 We got used to thinking of them as backwards oppressors Oct 16 19:08:47 * Morgan nods Oct 16 19:08:49 Absolutely. It still challenges me sometimes Oct 16 19:08:51 And me *he sits down* Oct 16 19:08:53 * Morgan sits down, sipping his coffee Oct 16 19:08:55 So? Oct 16 19:15:19 I dream a lot of the night the nautilus sunk. Drowning and so forth Oct 16 19:15:30 * Morgan nods Oct 16 19:15:39 Difficult... you are still distressed now? Oct 16 19:17:23 no, but it’s a struggle to return to sleep Oct 16 19:17:43 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 16 19:17:50 Do you trust me? Oct 16 19:20:32 * Seb nods Oct 16 19:20:34 I do Oct 16 19:20:51 * Morgan nods, pulling the balm from his pocket and throwing it over Oct 16 19:21:02 Rub some of that under your nose. I'll get you some for when you have nightmares Oct 16 19:25:03 * Seb smells it, nodding. He puts some on his upper lip Oct 16 19:27:51 what is it? Oct 16 19:28:09 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 16 19:28:54 Thats a difficult question to answer... I got it from the Nieblungen to help me deal with my nightmares... fairly sure its dragon or drachen slobber Oct 16 19:31:18 That is something you tell a man -before- you ask him to rub it in his face Oct 16 19:36:51 Two things... you smelled it first... and I didn't ask, I just told you what to do with it Oct 16 19:36:54 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 16 19:37:10 If its any consolation, I didn't know what it was when I first started using it Oct 16 19:37:23 * Seb nods Oct 16 19:37:44 it smells nice Oct 16 19:37:56 What does it smell of? Oct 16 19:38:32 new sails, salt water, and roses Oct 16 19:39:14 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 16 19:39:16 I see Oct 16 19:39:37 can you not tell? Oct 16 19:40:04 The way I understand it, it smells of whatever you would find most soothing Oct 16 19:40:31 what does it smell of to you? Oct 16 19:40:42 Lavender, sort of, and rosewater Oct 16 19:41:02 they are relaxing scents Oct 16 19:41:23 Molly wears rosewater... Dietlinde wore lavender Oct 16 19:42:04 Molly wears rosewater... Dietlinde and I had a lavender bush outside our cottage Oct 16 19:44:05 I had noticed with the rosewater, but a gentleman doesn’t usually comment on a man’s wife’s perfume Oct 16 19:44:27 * Morgan nods Oct 16 19:44:58 I would like to ask you something -very- personal, and I want a completely honest answer Oct 16 19:45:30 * Seb laughs a little nervously Oct 16 19:45:33 yes? Oct 16 19:45:41 Are you attracted to my wife? Oct 16 19:46:09 * Seb considers the question Oct 16 19:47:36 I certainly think she is attractive, yes. But I am not in the business of pursuing her Oct 16 19:48:06 That isn't really what I asked... Oct 16 19:49:52 I am not sure, in truth. I don’t usually feel attracted to women who are off-limits, even if I would otherwise Oct 16 19:50:13 * Morgan regards him for a moment before nodding Oct 16 19:50:17 Thank you Oct 16 19:50:38 I’m sure that wasn’t the answer you hoped for Oct 16 19:51:28 But it was honest. Oct 16 19:51:37 yes it was Oct 16 19:52:05 Then it was the answer I asked for. Oct 16 19:52:43 but you hoped the honest answer would be “absolutely not” Oct 16 19:53:58 Perhaps. You are not attracted to her likely because she is off limits... Oct 16 19:54:54 possibly. it’s impossible to know Oct 16 19:55:28 That is the answer I must accept. Its better than a polite lie Oct 16 19:55:55 do -you- trust me? Oct 16 19:56:35 Despite some... things... you've given me no reason not to Oct 16 19:57:30 You know that I have no intentions towards your wife? Oct 16 19:57:36 * Morgan nods Oct 16 19:57:53 I do not doubt that Oct 16 19:58:42 * Seb nods, sipping his coffee “And you know that if it comes to pass that I must serve that particular duty, I will not seek to replace you, with her or with your children?” Oct 16 19:58:55 * Morgan nods solemnly Oct 16 19:58:58 I do Oct 16 19:59:27 * Seb nods “you know that I would care for them to the best of my ability?” Oct 16 19:59:37 * Morgan nods Oct 16 19:59:40 I believe you would, yes Oct 16 19:59:47 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:00:49 And you know I would never make her feel responsible for the duty, or treat her as if she was a burden rather than a treasure? Oct 16 20:01:15 * Morgan watches him, sipping his coffee Oct 16 20:01:22 I'm glad to hear that Oct 16 20:03:31 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:04:57 It isn’t a situation I am enthused by, but you should know that they would not be abandoned or mistreated Oct 16 20:05:44 * Morgan nods Oct 16 20:06:02 I appreciate that. I know it is... well, its too much to be asked Oct 16 20:07:30 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:07:47 It is going to make many things more difficult Oct 16 20:08:37 * Morgan nods Oct 16 20:08:43 My being dead will be quite the hinderance to my plans Oct 16 20:09:27 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:09:35 I’ve heard that about being dead Oct 16 20:09:56 * Morgan nods Oct 16 20:10:03 Apparently you and I are very much like Vaugn Oct 16 20:11:45 He was a sailor then? Oct 16 20:11:52 * Morgan nods Oct 16 20:12:01 Loved the sea... similar sense of humour too Oct 16 20:15:03 * Seb nods, sipping his coffee Oct 16 20:15:13 what has you up early? Oct 16 20:15:48 I'm normally up early but... I have dreams... not quite nightmares but not just dreams... Oct 16 20:18:52 I don’t see what you mean Oct 16 20:19:39 I don't know if you remember but... I said my dreams, I see what could have been... I basically live my way through every way our paths could have taken, good and bad. Oct 16 20:20:36 * Seb frowns Oct 16 20:21:02 I think drowning would be easier Oct 16 20:21:37 For reference... best not say that in front of Molly. She nearly drowned and her sister -did- when she was younger. It is a particularly upsetting subject for her Oct 16 20:22:59 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:23:05 I will be mindful Oct 16 20:23:10 * Morgan nods Oct 16 20:23:11 Thank you Oct 16 20:24:30 * Morgan sips his coffee Oct 16 20:25:00 You're right though... if it hadn't proved so useful, I'd have been screaming at the Nieblungen to do something about the dreams. Oct 16 20:25:32 what situations do you dream of? Oct 16 20:27:10 Are you sure you want to know? I've already laid so much heavy shit on you Oct 16 20:27:59 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:28:10 I’m simultaneously horrified and curious. Oct 16 20:28:23 I've had that said about me before... Oct 16 20:28:49 * Seb sniggers Oct 16 20:28:58 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 16 20:29:38 As an easy example... instead of the punishment I received for my actions with my commanding officer, I was hanged. That time, stood on the gallows before the ropes are put on... the hood... Oct 16 20:30:47 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:32:29 I've had one where, instead of recognising she'd been poisoned after having only a little of the drink, she downed the whole thing and was dead within minutes... I woke up screaming... Oct 16 20:33:03 * Seb nods grimly Oct 16 20:33:19 * Morgan sips his coffee Oct 16 20:33:42 I've gone through several the first time we came where she couldn't keep her eyes from you, and turned away from me... Oct 16 20:36:33 * Seb grimaces Oct 16 20:36:44 Unpleasant Oct 16 20:37:28 deeply... I was suffering them for... a week or more... that little tradition where you kiss someone in the water... I saw that, except it was the two of you... Oct 16 20:39:18 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:42:00 It would have been nothing but the tradition for me Oct 16 20:42:25 I know... and in reality it would've been the same for her... but on -that- path... Oct 16 20:43:43 * Morgan sighs Oct 16 20:44:25 Sometimes, though... there is something to learn, to see, that will be useful... Oct 16 20:47:49 like? Oct 16 20:49:43 Most recently, I'd been forced out of hiding to come home to save Molly from having to marry my brother... on our way, our ship was hit by another... I don't need to describe the fear of it sinking... managed to rescue Molly and your father who, in that path, was an -asshole-... when I woke, it just sort of... stuck with me. That evening, thanks to that dream, we avoided getting rammed by vesten idiots sailing at full tilt through fog Oct 16 20:51:42 They shouldn’t be allowed ships, they’re mad bastards when they get going. Oct 16 20:51:50 * Morgan nods Oct 16 20:51:57 I did explain to them what I thought of them as they passed Oct 16 20:52:54 * Seb laughs Oct 16 20:53:07 with certain universally understood hand gestures? Oct 16 20:53:24 No, I screamed at them in vesten Oct 16 20:55:14 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:55:42 your dream kept you safe Oct 16 20:55:52 * Morgan nods Oct 16 20:57:22 Yes, exactly Oct 16 20:57:49 * Morgan watches him seriously Oct 16 20:57:52 Mostly, anyway Oct 16 20:58:07 mostly? Oct 16 20:58:57 As much as knowing it was coming helped, it was so foggy... could barely see the ship before she was on top of us Oct 16 20:59:25 * Seb nods Oct 16 20:59:39 it was a good job you were looking for it Oct 16 20:59:57 Even so... wouldn't have been enough... Oct 16 21:00:31 how did you manage it? Oct 16 21:01:00 * Morgan watches him, sipping his coffee Oct 16 21:01:53 How open minded are you feeling? Oct 16 21:09:39 * Seb shrugs Oct 16 21:09:44 fairly? Oct 16 21:09:53 * Morgan nods Oct 16 21:10:12 One of the results of the Nieblungens, lets say, meddling... I can sort of... sense people... Oct 16 21:10:27 alright Oct 16 21:12:28 So I sort of... sensed them approaching at speed and called out to turn the ship away Oct 16 21:12:40 * Seb nods Oct 16 21:12:49 that is useful Oct 16 21:12:55 * Morgan nods Oct 16 21:12:59 Yes, it is Oct 16 21:13:57 will I be able to do that if you die? Oct 16 21:14:11 I've no idea, frankly. Oct 16 21:14:21 * Seb nods Oct 16 21:19:29 I am going to get dressed. I’ve enjoyed this, thank you Oct 16 21:20:23 * Morgan looks surprised Oct 16 21:20:27 You've -enjoyed- it?! Oct 16 21:20:50 * Seb nods Oct 16 21:21:32 despite all the strangeness, I have enjoyed getting to know you Oct 16 21:23:15 * Morgan smiles genuinely Oct 16 21:23:17 Likewise Oct 16 21:23:43 * Seb nods, standing, and inclines his head Oct 16 21:24:31 * Morgan stands, doing likewise, letting him go Oct 16 21:25:06 *Morgan is left alone, and dawn will only be half an hour* Oct 16 21:25:45 * Morgan goes to refill his coffee before heading outside, finding somewhere to watch the sunrise Oct 16 21:26:40 *Around the back of the house is a view over the sea and he can see to the east too from here* Oct 16 21:27:02 * Morgan settles into place Oct 16 21:27:25 *He’s been there about ten minutes when HH turns up* Oct 16 21:27:34 Mornin’ Oct 16 21:27:39 * Seb is now known as HH Oct 16 21:29:11 About to be, yeah Oct 16 21:30:17 how y’ doin? Oct 16 21:30:28 Been worse man. You? Oct 16 21:32:04 *Heinzharold watches his best friend seriously* Need to talk t' you about something ackshully... Oct 16 21:55:26 * Morgan looks apprehensive Oct 16 21:55:30 alright... Oct 16 21:57:43 *HH looks out over the crashing waves a moment, then looks back to Morgan* Looks like I might be someone’s Da soon. Oct 16 22:00:08 bout... eight months or so? Oct 16 22:01:03 * HH shrugs “Guess so? Been waiting for ‘er course to come, but it’s been missing a full week today” Oct 16 22:02:06 * Morgan puts his cup down before immediately pulling HeinzHarold into a tight hug Oct 16 22:02:17 * HH hugs him hard Oct 16 22:03:26 * Morgan puts a hand to the back of his neck Oct 16 22:04:28 I know th’ timing’s not good, You an’ Molly waiting, Mina not catchin’... Oct 16 22:04:55 Ah fuck off man... Molly will catch when its time, as will Mina Oct 16 22:05:06 * HH nods Oct 16 22:05:10 * Morgan moves, holding him at arms length Oct 16 22:05:17 I am -thrilled- for you. Oct 16 22:05:23 * HH smiles Oct 16 22:05:52 Been wantin’ to tell y’ from the first minute we suspected, but Inga wanted t’ be a bit more sure Oct 16 22:06:12 Could've just... asked Molly... Oct 16 22:06:46 Inga doesn’ wanna upset her unnecessarily, y’ know “ Oct 16 22:07:17 I don't think she needs to worry about that Oct 16 22:07:25 * HH nods Oct 16 22:08:33 started t’ get signs within a couple days of the conceiving time, been so hard to keep it quiet, kept thinking you were gon’ guess Oct 16 22:09:24 I did think you were being a little... weird... but assumed it was because of my difficulty being here Oct 16 22:10:01 Nah, agreement was if no course this morning I could tell ya, so I been counting the hours Oct 16 22:10:12 * Morgan hugs him again Oct 16 22:10:21 * HH hugs him back Oct 16 22:10:27 She wants to tell Molly herself? Oct 16 22:10:54 we said we’d see what you thought, whether it’s better coming from you Oct 16 22:11:50 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:11:57 Tough one... Oct 16 22:12:04 * HH nods Oct 16 22:13:12 I think... it'd be best if Inga tells her herself... Oct 16 22:13:53 Okay man. Still really early days, but a captain’s gotta know how man crew he’s got on board, an’ I thought it was summat you should know Oct 16 22:14:18 * Morgan smiles slightly Oct 16 22:14:21 You're scared Oct 16 22:14:47 Fuckin’ terrified, yeah *he grins* Oct 16 22:14:55 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:14:57 Thought so Oct 16 22:16:52 wasn’ expectin it, man. we agreed we wouldn’ try til we got sorted at ‘one Oct 16 22:16:58 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:17:00 ‘ome Oct 16 22:17:02 I remember Oct 16 22:18:49 yeah... turns out that only works if y’ don’t swive her Oct 16 22:19:00 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:19:09 Apparently so. Oct 16 22:19:49 Yeah... so... shit, man. Oct 16 22:20:35 * Morgan smiles Oct 16 22:21:18 * HH exhales fast “We’re good?” Oct 16 22:21:28 * Morgan frowns Oct 16 22:21:33 There was ever a doubt? Oct 16 22:22:06 Didn’ wanna upset you, man. I know you weren’t happy ‘bout Hildegarde inceeasin’ Oct 16 22:23:20 Because I'm still angry with Heinrich... I'm -envious- of them being in that position, but my misgivings are based on his actions in the past Oct 16 22:23:38 * HH nods Oct 16 22:23:53 I wish it could be you pair too Oct 16 22:24:22 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:24:25 I know man, I know Oct 16 22:24:44 * HH nods Oct 16 22:25:05 Next thing’ll be her telling Molly an’ getting it confirmed Oct 16 22:25:14 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:25:19 She up? Oct 16 22:25:29 Inga? oh yeah Oct 16 22:26:22 [are you awake love?] Oct 16 22:27:06 it’s like it’s done something t’ her brain, so now she wakes up in the night lass-eee-eve-yus and jumps me even when I’m sleeping. Then I can’t get back t’ sleep Oct 16 22:27:31 [mmmm I can be, if you have mischief on your mind...] Oct 16 22:27:33 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:28:05 [I'm afraid not... but if you could be decent in about... ten minutes...] Oct 16 22:28:20 Come on, I want to see Inga before she sees Molly Oct 16 22:28:45 [a great pity. I think I can be decent by then] Oct 16 22:29:09 * HH looks east “you’ll miss the sunrise, man] Oct 16 22:30:46 * Morgan looks out over the water Oct 16 22:31:02 Its alright Oct 16 22:31:08 * HH nods Oct 16 22:31:14 come on then Oct 16 22:31:51 * Morgan nods, picking up his cup and following HeinzHarold Oct 16 22:33:42 * HH leads up to their room, and opens the door. Inga is just brushing her hair, fully dressed Oct 16 22:34:10 *Inga stands up. She looks a little bashful* Oct 16 22:34:48 * Morgan crooks a finger at her Oct 16 22:34:57 * HH is now known as Inga Oct 16 22:35:02 * Inga comes to him Oct 16 22:35:52 * Morgan moves closer, kissing the top of her head before hugging her Oct 16 22:36:14 * Inga hugs him, starting to cry Oct 16 22:36:37 Hey now, there's no need for that Oct 16 22:36:41 HH: Yeah, That happens a lot now Oct 16 22:37:13 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:38:18 Now, listen love... I know this is all big and scary, and you're worried what Molly and I will think and feel... but it'll be fine... except... the being amorous when someones pregnant thing, thats mine, yeah? Get your own kink *he winks at her* Oct 16 22:39:05 * Inga starts giggling, and moves to hold him at arms length “Do you need to stay that far away now then?” Oct 16 22:39:27 *Hh chuckles at this* Oct 16 22:39:36 Ah, you've heard the rumours about me then... Oct 16 22:40:06 you told me yourself when we were waiting to see if Zareen would become Betuana Oct 16 22:40:38 HH: Ah Yeah, the day after he dreamt you offered a hospitality handjob! Oct 16 22:40:48 No, I meant about only needing to be this close to... nevermind, nevermind... Oct 16 22:41:03 *they both laugh* Oct 16 22:42:42 * Morgan smiles Oct 16 22:42:54 I think... its time to tell Molly, don't you? Oct 16 22:43:07 will she be angry? Oct 16 22:43:37 No, love... envious, certainly but not angry... I think she'd be angry if you kept it from her any longer Oct 16 22:43:46 * Inga nods Oct 16 22:43:51 Alright Oct 16 22:46:01 * Morgan quietly moves towards his own room Oct 16 22:46:13 Then of course, she'd kick -my- ass if I kept it from her Oct 16 22:46:19 * Inga and HH follow Oct 16 22:46:49 HH: Ice Bastard quite scary, disappointed wife extremely scary? Oct 16 22:47:06 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:47:10 exactly... Oct 16 22:47:53 *they get to the nursery suite without interruption* Oct 16 22:49:08 Ready? Oct 16 22:49:56 * Inga nods Oct 16 22:50:00 I think so Oct 16 22:50:04 Ok, let me make sure she's not naked Oct 16 22:50:25 HH: I could do tha’ Oct 16 22:50:33 * Inga slaps his arm Oct 16 22:50:40 no you could not! Oct 16 22:50:58 He -could- but the bruises would be epic Oct 16 22:51:58 HH: Yeah, and then Morgan would get me too Oct 16 22:53:07 * Morgan nods before quietly slipping inside Oct 16 22:53:18 * Inga is now known as Molly Oct 16 22:53:43 * Molly is dressed and sat on the couch feeding Emil Oct 16 22:53:53 love... Oct 16 22:56:57 * Molly smiles Oct 16 22:57:24 Yes, we’re running late, I know, but... I got a little distracted Oct 16 22:58:19 * Morgan nods Oct 16 22:58:29 Its alright... I need you to talk to Inga Oct 16 23:00:52 is something wrong? Oct 16 23:01:13 No... just... she needs to talk to you Oct 16 23:02:43 Alright, where is she? *She tries to get Emil off the breast* Oct 16 23:02:57 They're waiting outside... I'll bring them in Oct 16 23:04:30 * Molly nods Oct 16 23:04:50 * Morgan goes to the door, ushering them in Oct 16 23:04:55 Perhaps I'll take Emil... Oct 16 23:05:21 * Molly pulls her dress up before handing him over. Inga and HH come in Oct 16 23:06:29 * Morgan moves out of the way, rocking Emil, nodding Inga toward a chair Oct 16 23:07:42 *Inga sits. Molly looks concerned* Oct 16 23:07:53 what’s the matter? Oct 16 23:08:19 *Inga bursts out crying* I think... I might be... pregnant! Oct 16 23:08:58 * Molly looks surprised at first before smiling “That’s Wonderful news!” Oct 16 23:09:31 HH: $yeah, okay, you were right$ Oct 16 23:10:39 * Morgan nods, looking down at Emil as he rocks him Oct 16 23:11:12 * Molly finds a handkerchief for Inga, and kneels in front of the chair to hug her “It’s alright, the book says to expect to be emotional at first” Oct 16 23:11:37 * Morgan mutters "not just emotional" Oct 16 23:11:45 I: I’m sorry, I thought it’d be closer to autumn! Oct 16 23:12:21 *HH smirks* $you’d be a good pair at three in the morning!$ Oct 16 23:12:45 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 16 23:13:11 Oh my dear, don’t concern yourself for that! Oct 16 23:14:03 [she was scared you'd be hurt and angry] Oct 16 23:14:08 *Inga nods, wiping her eyes* Could you check? My course didn’t come last Saturday when it should Oct 16 23:14:19 [I am neither] Oct 16 23:14:42 [envious?] Oct 16 23:14:44 * Molly nods, taking Inga’s hand Oct 16 23:15:38 HH $going to feel a bit stupid if it’s a false alarm!$ Oct 16 23:16:31 $At least you'll know how we'd react when its real if that were the case$ Oct 16 23:16:39 * Molly concentrates, eyes closed. His neck prickles, and Emil starts excitedly kicking his legs “Bah! Bah!” Oct 16 23:16:47 $good point$ Oct 16 23:16:53 Yeah, I know little lamb, I know Oct 16 23:17:19 E: Bah! Ee-bah! Oct 16 23:18:10 * Morgan frowns Oct 16 23:18:16 * Molly opens her eyes when the magic stops, smiling warmly Oct 16 23:18:38 Congratulations, both of you! Oct 16 23:19:35 *Inga squeals excitedly, and the girls hug. HH looks a little shocked, despite this being expected* Oct 16 23:20:03 * Morgan puts a hand on the back of his neck, pulling HeinzHarolds head to his shoulder Oct 16 23:20:47 HH whispers: Shit... someone upstairs is giving me the responsibility of a baby! Oct 16 23:21:16 You'll do just fine man Oct 16 23:21:47 *HH nods a little* Gon’ have you t’ show me the way Oct 16 23:22:35 You won't need that man... its in your blood Oct 16 23:22:56 HH: our blood. it’s your kin too Oct 16 23:23:28 * Morgan nods, letting him go Oct 16 23:23:45 Come and hug your wife, Heinzharold Oct 16 23:24:40 *HH does so, whispering to her and kissing her temple* Oct 16 23:24:57 * Morgan smiles, holding Emil's hand Oct 16 23:27:58 * Molly looks thoughtful, watching them from where she’s moved to the couch “The Capperlucians say take the last course and add about nine and a half months, then expect the child from a week before to a week after that, which I make as between November twenty third and December seventh Oct 16 23:28:47 HH grins: You’re Gon’ be a Muti before Prophets Mass! Oct 16 23:29:25 Inga nods, crying again: I know Oct 16 23:30:01 * Molly smiles at Morgan “Shall we just go and get our things packed a minute?” Oct 16 23:30:10 * Morgan nods Oct 16 23:30:12 Aye, lets Oct 16 23:30:41 * Molly goes on through to the bedroom, gently shutting the door after him Oct 16 23:31:11 * Morgan watches her closely Oct 16 23:31:23 * Molly watches him back Oct 16 23:31:31 Come on, let it out Oct 16 23:31:41 I’m alright, my love Oct 16 23:32:15 Envious but happy for them? Oct 16 23:32:31 A little of the first and a lot of the latter Oct 16 23:32:49 * Morgan nods Oct 16 23:32:55 aye Oct 16 23:33:36 And you? Oct 16 23:33:46 About the same actually Oct 16 23:33:57 * Molly nods Oct 16 23:34:06 Very unexpected Oct 16 23:34:36 I suppose it is Oct 16 23:34:51 you are not surprised? Oct 16 23:35:12 Only a little Oct 16 23:35:26 had you suspected something was amiss. Oct 16 23:35:27 ? Oct 16 23:36:08 HeinzHarolds been a bit odd the last few days, but I figured it was worrying I'd end up head butting Sebastian. Oct 16 23:36:27 was that likely, really? Oct 16 23:36:52 Its me, its entirely possible Oct 16 23:37:05 * Molly smiles Oct 16 23:37:46 we should really get packed though, and on our way. We have a deadline now Oct 16 23:38:08 * Morgan nods Oct 16 23:38:11 Aye, alright Oct 16 23:38:28 * Molly gently kisses him Oct 16 23:40:13 * Morgan holds her close Oct 16 23:40:39 Come on, we need to get moving Oct 16 23:41:49 Just think, we will likely be increasing before their baby comes Oct 16 23:42:08 * Morgan nods Oct 16 23:42:22 I am getting a little... impatient now Oct 16 23:43:48 * Molly nods Oct 16 23:44:08 is it time to ask the Nieblungen again about speeding things along? Oct 16 23:44:36 possibly... we'll have a think about it Oct 16 23:46:10 * Molly nods Oct 16 23:47:02 I’ll pack now Oct 16 23:47:13 * Morgan nods, rocking Emil again Oct 16 23:47:18 He's still saying it, y'know Oct 16 23:47:46 * Molly takes the oil bottle and a towel from the nightstand Oct 16 23:47:55 Yes, it’s perplexing Oct 16 23:48:06 * Morgan nods Oct 16 23:48:18 I had hoped to use that stuff but... Oct 16 23:49:13 * Molly nods, smiling “I know, my love, but sometimes we aren’t in the same place at the same time, so...” Oct 16 23:49:36 * Morgan nods Oct 16 23:50:07 * Molly wipes oil from the outside, and tightens the lid Oct 16 23:50:38 we can find time on the way home perhaps Oct 16 23:50:45 Why is it oily on the outside? Oct 16 23:50:52 * Molly smiles Oct 16 23:51:09 that, my love, I shall leave to your imagination... Oct 16 23:51:18 No... I'd rather you didn't Oct 16 23:52:02 well, I had some time on my hands, and the oil nearby, so... Oct 16 23:52:08 So... Oct 16 23:52:25 so my oiled hands were free to explore Oct 16 23:52:32 I see Oct 16 23:52:45 * Molly nods Oct 16 23:52:59 that is why it is oily Oct 16 23:53:28 * Morgan nods, sighing Oct 16 23:53:57 why do you sigh? Oct 16 23:54:22 I am frustrated at not seeing that Oct 16 23:56:57 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)