**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Oct 26 00:10:43 2023 Oct 26 00:10:43 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 26 11:11:28 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 26 13:42:12 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 26 13:42:44 * Morgan smiles, sipping his drink Oct 26 13:42:44 What did you and HeinzHarold talk about? Oct 26 13:42:44 * Molly smiles Oct 26 13:42:44 Lots of things really. Hafenlohr, the baptisms, the baby Oct 26 13:42:44 * Morgan nods Oct 26 13:42:47 Nothing particularly adult, my love Oct 26 13:42:49 * Morgan nods Oct 26 13:44:11 he’s very excited Oct 26 13:44:54 * Morgan nods Oct 26 13:45:02 I'm not surprised Oct 26 13:49:49 * Molly smiles Oct 26 13:49:54 you’ll be the same? Oct 26 13:50:10 I would think so Oct 26 13:52:19 * Molly nods Oct 26 13:52:29 Are you excited for them? Oct 26 13:52:43 * Morgan nods Oct 26 13:52:54 I am happy for them, of course Oct 26 13:55:35 * Molly nods Oct 26 13:55:41 they’ll be wonderful Oct 26 13:55:52 * Morgan nods Oct 26 13:55:56 Yes, they will. Oct 26 13:58:59 We think we will make Freiburg late the day after tomorrow Oct 26 13:59:15 * Morgan nods Oct 26 13:59:17 Sounds about right Oct 26 14:00:35 which means on Wednesday we should be home Oct 26 14:00:49 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:00:55 I won't have long before I have to leave again Oct 26 14:03:24 no, I imagine you’ll be off again the following day, or the one after that Oct 26 14:04:02 I want to get it done and dealt with Oct 26 14:06:56 I know, my love. I will miss you though Oct 26 14:07:13 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:07:16 And I you Oct 26 14:09:27 * Molly nods Oct 26 14:09:33 you’ll take a mirror? Oct 26 14:09:49 Do we have a pair? Oct 26 14:11:49 oh... no, maybe not. Perhaps my father or your mother could lend you theirs? Oct 26 14:12:00 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:12:04 I imagine so Oct 26 14:12:56 then it is only one night without seeing me, hmm? Oct 26 14:13:14 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:13:16 About that, aye Oct 26 14:15:35 * Molly nods Oct 26 14:15:54 I’ll be rushing around no doubt Oct 26 14:16:47 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:16:50 I would imagine so Oct 26 14:20:53 * Molly smiles Oct 26 14:21:05 I have to whip the staff into shape Oct 26 14:21:20 We both know you'll not be anything like that Oct 26 14:21:40 do we? perhaps I might like to be a little bossy? Oct 26 14:22:01 I don't believe so Oct 26 14:27:28 no? I am never bossy? Oct 26 14:27:53 I don't really think its in your nature... and you would not treat the staff that way Oct 26 14:30:39 no, I want them to love working for us Oct 26 14:30:47 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:30:49 Indeed Oct 26 14:33:28 And I think many of them will find their conditions quietly improving... Oct 26 14:34:24 Don't do anything too drastic... we still need to not draw attention to ourselves that way Oct 26 14:35:57 I know, my love. But it’s difficult to have this ability and not to be free to use it to... to help people. Oct 26 14:36:25 I know Oct 26 14:36:47 interesting... *she looks thoughtful* Oct 26 14:36:55 What? Oct 26 14:38:37 your fire magic is difficult for you. my healing magic leaves me trapped because I can’t do all the good I want to without sacrificing our safety... Varick’s ability to see ghosts when he has experienced so much loss Oct 26 14:39:13 You think it manifests in a way that would be difficult for us? Oct 26 14:41:31 it’s possible, isn’t it? Oct 26 14:41:44 Its not even that big a stretch... Oct 26 14:44:15 no, it’s not Oct 26 14:44:57 Unfair... Oct 26 14:47:07 * Molly nods Oct 26 14:47:42 it is. The suffering that I have to allow to continue weighs on me Oct 26 14:47:50 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:47:52 I'm sure it does Oct 26 14:51:09 * Molly nods Oct 26 14:51:40 I hadn’t realised until now how it almost seems to be the most uncomfortable option Oct 26 14:52:02 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:54:03 And with my illness... Oct 26 14:54:19 * Morgan watches her, waiting Oct 26 14:55:53 I could have healed it Oct 26 14:56:23 * Morgan nods Oct 26 14:58:10 * Molly sighs Oct 26 14:58:14 it is what it is? Oct 26 14:58:23 I'm afraid so, yes Oct 26 15:00:03 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:00:11 At least I have you, my love Oct 26 15:00:58 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:00:59 always Oct 26 15:04:06 * Molly smiles, kissing him softly Oct 26 15:04:12 you promise? Oct 26 15:04:22 I believe I already did Oct 26 15:06:14 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:06:22 but it’s good to hear it nonetheless Oct 26 15:06:29 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:06:31 I promise Oct 26 15:08:12 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:08:30 Me too. I’m not going anywhere Oct 26 15:08:54 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:08:55 Good Oct 26 15:10:08 but you knew that *she smiles* you’ve always known that? Oct 26 15:10:30 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 26 15:10:33 No... I haven't Oct 26 15:12:41 no? Oct 26 15:14:11 I couldn't have blamed you for giving up on me... Oct 26 15:15:28 * Molly shakes her head Oct 26 15:15:35 I loved you too much Oct 26 15:15:51 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:18:10 We know now Oct 26 15:19:04 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:19:30 I’m glad we do Oct 26 15:19:40 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:19:41 Me too Oct 26 15:21:06 * Molly nods, smiling Oct 26 15:21:25 it feels like we are getting to where we should be, more settled Oct 26 15:21:34 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:21:37 Aye, it does Oct 26 15:26:01 * Molly nods, sipping her drink Oct 26 15:26:14 Will you start the building work before you go? Oct 26 15:26:20 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:26:30 Yes... more than ever we need to get it started Oct 26 15:26:51 it should be done before the baby comes? Oct 26 15:27:04 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:27:12 Particularly if we get a big enough work crew Oct 26 15:29:18 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:29:34 you would like it done in a month or two? Oct 26 15:29:39 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:29:43 As quickly as possible Oct 26 15:32:08 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:32:24 so you can start Claudia’s... Oct 26 15:32:33 * Morgan nods, sighing Oct 26 15:32:38 yeah Oct 26 15:35:15 is something the matter? Oct 26 15:35:23 I'm going to miss her Oct 26 15:37:45 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:38:19 you and Heinzharold both, I think Oct 26 15:38:29 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:38:32 yeah Oct 26 15:39:02 she’ll visit though? Oct 26 15:39:38 Now and then I think Oct 26 15:42:17 that will be something to look forward to Oct 26 15:43:23 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:43:30 Assuming, of course, she doesn't settle in Capperlucia Oct 26 15:43:55 do you think she might? Oct 26 15:44:01 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 15:44:04 I've no idea really Oct 26 15:46:36 I suppose if it works out between them, Capperlucia is the natural place to live, where they can live as man and wife... or wife and wife, I guess Oct 26 15:46:49 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:46:52 Yeah Oct 26 15:48:35 they couldn’t do that here Oct 26 15:48:59 No, they couldn't Oct 26 15:49:59 in some ways, Capperlucia is much freer Oct 26 15:50:13 Unless you're a man only interested in women Oct 26 15:50:26 Or interested in women at all, actually Oct 26 15:51:43 * Molly nods Oct 26 15:51:56 Or if you want to be a father Oct 26 15:52:09 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:54:22 But for children, life is much safer Oct 26 15:54:28 * Morgan nods Oct 26 15:54:32 Aye, it is Oct 26 15:56:23 There are things from there that you would love to see in Gottkirchen? Oct 26 15:56:46 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 15:56:49 I suppose so Oct 26 15:58:26 not the clothes though? Oct 26 15:59:47 Definitely not the clothes. They were ridiculous Oct 26 16:02:19 * Molly smiles Oct 26 16:02:25 I brought all mine home Oct 26 16:02:50 * Morgan nods Oct 26 16:03:03 THAT IS ACCEPTABLE Oct 26 16:03:24 I rather thought you might see it that way... Oct 26 16:03:42 * Morgan nods Oct 26 16:08:07 I am hoping to wear it on quiet summer days for you Oct 26 16:08:15 Oh? Oct 26 16:09:08 out in the sunshine, just the two of us Oct 26 16:09:26 * Morgan nods Oct 26 16:09:29 That sounds good Oct 26 16:09:47 * Molly smiles Oct 26 16:10:26 once we are past the baptisms, Sascha’s delivery, and Heidi and Zench’s wedding, we should have more time at home Oct 26 16:11:03 And my meeting the Freiarrs... Oct 26 16:11:35 * Molly nods Oct 26 16:11:44 quite so Oct 26 16:12:22 * Morgan sips his drink Oct 26 16:15:23 Do you long for quiet mornings, long walks through the grounds with Ballard padding beside you, hearing the birds, and watching the day wake? Oct 26 16:15:47 * Morgan sighs, nodding a ltitle Oct 26 16:16:00 why do you sigh? Oct 26 16:17:02 Because I also long for the sound of the waves against the hull, the creaking of the rigging... Oct 26 16:17:31 * Molly looks sad Oct 26 16:17:36 I’m sorry Oct 26 16:17:53 It is what it is Oct 26 16:18:37 * Molly nods, sipping her drink Oct 26 16:19:56 I cannot see a way for you to live both lives Oct 26 16:20:37 No... there is no way Oct 26 16:22:18 all I can do is let you make some trips when I can Oct 26 16:22:39 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 16:22:40 We'll see Oct 26 16:23:54 you won’t be too proud to accept it, I hope Oct 26 16:25:12 There is a good chance I will be... it is me, after all Oct 26 16:26:39 * Molly tries not to smile Oct 26 16:26:51 You’ll do it for me, for my happiness? Oct 26 16:27:07 We'll see love... we will have much work to do Oct 26 16:27:34 It’s vitally important to me. Oct 26 16:27:58 We'll see Oct 26 16:28:19 * Molly smiles Oct 26 16:28:32 I wouldn’t like to have to be all pouty about it... Oct 26 16:29:27 No, that would be unfortunate Oct 26 16:29:44 * Molly nods Oct 26 16:30:02 I’m not very good at being pouty Oct 26 16:30:13 No... Oct 26 16:30:56 * Molly widens her eyes, pouting. it is more childlike than petulant Oct 26 16:32:19 Not bad but entirely not working Oct 26 16:32:57 No? *she gets more pouty* Oct 26 16:33:25 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 26 16:33:29 No, I'm afraid not Oct 26 16:34:28 * Molly concentrates, looking like she might have a tantrum Oct 26 16:34:49 * Morgan watches her, sipping his whiskey before shaking his head Oct 26 16:35:16 * Molly sighs Oct 26 16:35:38 how am I supposed to get my own way with you?! Oct 26 16:36:01 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 16:36:06 Difficult one to answer Oct 26 16:37:14 * Molly moves onto his lap “I suppose I could beg...” Oct 26 16:37:29 No, thats unbecoming Oct 26 16:38:34 hmmm? be coming, did you say? Oct 26 16:40:16 I was thinking... that maybe I could try to build a little boat... Oct 26 16:40:31 * Molly frowns slightly Oct 26 16:40:46 Yes, I’m sure you’d manage that easily Oct 26 16:41:08 And then maybe you wouldn't need to have me away to sail... Oct 26 16:42:59 I just want you happy, no matter what Oct 26 16:44:23 * Morgan nods Oct 26 16:44:38 I know you do... but we also know my nightmares are worse away from you Oct 26 16:44:55 * Molly nods Oct 26 16:45:16 I wish I could be in all places at once, where I am needed Oct 26 16:46:12 I know love Oct 26 16:46:49 * Molly rests her head on his shoulder Oct 26 16:47:48 Maybe sometimes with the right staff I could come away a week here or there Oct 26 16:48:12 Aye, maybe Oct 26 16:49:38 would you like that? Oct 26 16:49:58 * Morgan nods Oct 26 16:50:02 That'd be nice Oct 26 16:50:50 * Molly nods “you’d have me to yourself a little while, like a holiday” Oct 26 16:51:47 * Morgan nods Oct 26 16:52:14 That would be a change Oct 26 16:52:41 especially when we have more babies Oct 26 16:53:03 * Morgan nods Oct 26 16:54:28 Oh yeah, we're gonn' be run off our feet Oct 26 16:54:39 * Molly nods Oct 26 16:55:05 the only time we’ll be off our feet is when making the next, hmm? Oct 26 16:56:12 possibly Oct 26 16:57:22 * Molly nods “we should get ready for dinner” Oct 26 16:58:16 * Morgan nods, kissing her gently Oct 26 16:58:50 * Molly puts her hand to his cheek as she kisses him back Oct 26 16:59:46 * Morgan pulls back a little Oct 26 16:59:54 Come on my love, lets go to dinner Oct 26 17:02:22 * Molly gets off his lap. She goes to get ready, and soon they join Uinise, Claudia, Elsie, James, Heinzharold, Inga, and Alice in the ballroom to eat. Everyone seems happy, talking about how things will be when they get off the ship and can get to their destinations. No one seems to be mourning the end of the sailing as he is. Oct 26 17:03:44 * Morgan watches each of them Oct 26 17:05:01 *HH and Inga trade secretive smiles when Elsie talks about little Thomas. Uinise looks very happy* Oct 26 17:07:26 * Morgan looks over at Claudia Oct 26 17:07:33 $You picked up the sword?$ Oct 26 17:07:57 C: $little bit, yeah$ Oct 26 17:08:55 * Morgan nods slightly, sipping his drink Oct 26 17:10:51 HH just catches her gesture: $little bit of what?$ Oct 26 17:12:06 $Best not ask$ Oct 26 17:12:53 *HH just shrugs slightly* Oct 26 17:13:38 * Morgan looks over at Claudia Oct 26 17:14:02 C: $makes a change for him to mind his business$ Oct 26 17:14:59 * Morgan shrugs slightly, sipping his drink Oct 26 17:18:49 Elsie: Are you excited to see your family again, Morgan? Oct 26 17:19:32 * Morgan nods Oct 26 17:19:56 Its not been as long as I expected but... long enough. Though my father will no doubt berate me Oct 26 17:23:52 E: is he unkind to you? Oct 26 17:25:17 No, not at all... just... highly strung. He won't approve of our adopting Emil... not to begin with anyway Oct 26 17:27:00 E: because of his skin colour? Oct 26 17:27:23 More because they are wanting heirs Oct 26 17:29:55 E: doesn’t he count though? Oct 26 17:31:08 Its complicated Oct 26 17:32:09 he’s going to always be the youngest daughter... Oct 26 18:18:54 E: But he’s a boy Oct 26 18:19:20 But he is adopted, and of another country Oct 26 18:21:04 Alice: How does it work? Oct 26 18:23:11 Just as Molly says... he will, in terms of inheriting title and land, be the equivalent of the youngest daughter. Oct 26 18:24:50 *Alice nods* like Florrie will be Oct 26 18:25:11 * Morgan nods Oct 26 18:25:16 Yes... Oct 26 18:29:06 [They will let her inherit Graben?!] Oct 26 18:29:44 [unlikely, though if there are no other children...] Oct 26 18:39:55 [... there’s no one else to inherit.] Oct 26 18:42:23 [indeed] Oct 26 18:49:00 A: when will Edward get there? Oct 26 18:53:47 Around the sixteenth Oct 26 18:55:32 A: *she smiles* Florrie will be happy about that Oct 26 18:56:45 * Morgan nods Oct 26 18:56:54 She is looking forward to seeing him Oct 26 18:57:14 *Alice nods* Oct 26 18:58:56 C: $I preferred it when no one else liked Edward$ Oct 26 18:59:27 $people always like the pretty girls$ Oct 26 19:00:10 *Claudia automatically glances at Uinise briefly* Oct 26 19:00:34 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his drink Oct 26 19:03:20 HH: $she’s got it bad$ Oct 26 19:03:44 $definnitely. Its good$ Oct 26 19:05:38 HH: $yeah$ Oct 26 19:08:08 * Morgan nods slightly Oct 26 19:08:39 *the rest of dinner goes well, and eventually everyone is leaving for bed when he gets chance to talk to anyone in particular * Oct 26 19:09:09 * Morgan grabs HeinzHarold Oct 26 19:11:03 * Morgan takes him up on deck with two glasses already filled, heading to a quiet part of the rail Oct 26 19:11:11 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 26 19:11:19 you okay, man. Oct 26 19:11:21 . Oct 26 19:11:58 * Morgan nods, handing him a glass of the very good whiskey Oct 26 19:12:07 Wanted to see how you're doing Oct 26 19:15:31 * HH sips it, nodding Oct 26 19:15:49 I’m doing good, man. Shitting my breeches a bit, but good Oct 26 19:17:10 Understandable.. but you needn't be scared man... if you're even a third the father Da was, you'll be a million leagues better than anyone else... and you're gonn' be more than a third the father Da was Oct 26 19:19:33 * HH nods “hope so, man” Oct 26 19:20:08 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Oct 26 19:20:20 You will Oct 26 19:20:39 breakin’ out the good stuff tonight Oct 26 19:21:15 Celebrating... Oct 26 19:22:33 * HH nods Oct 26 19:23:28 Book reckons it’s tiny, man, too small to see Oct 26 19:23:54 Hard to believe... Oct 26 19:24:03 * HH nods Oct 26 19:24:47 conceived right here on yer ship. prolly the first babe ever to be made here Oct 26 19:25:20 Most likely, aye Oct 26 19:25:33 * HH nods Oct 26 19:25:59 I already say we don’t wanna know, if she finds out if it’s a boy or a girl? Oct 26 19:26:39 Not to me, no Oct 26 19:28:54 * HH nods Oct 26 19:29:23 want to find out on the day, like regular folks Oct 26 19:32:32 * Morgan nods Oct 26 19:32:39 Yeah... I'm betting on a boy Oct 26 19:35:02 Based on what? Oct 26 19:35:39 Nothing in particular... just... a hunch Oct 26 19:35:49 * Morgan looks at him Oct 26 19:36:02 If I already knew, I wouldn't even talk about it Oct 26 19:36:21 * HH nods Oct 26 19:36:42 I reckon a boy too. Jus’ Gon’ call him Thirteen. Oct 26 19:37:34 No you're not Oct 26 19:37:45 Y8 reckon? Oct 26 19:37:51 * Morgan nods Oct 26 19:38:00 If its a boy you'll call him HeinzHarold... to honour Da. Oct 26 19:40:24 Officially, yeah. Still gon’ be his nickname Oct 26 19:40:44 * Morgan nods Oct 26 19:41:31 I can be onboard with that Oct 26 19:42:43 * HH nods Oct 26 19:43:02 you mad we didn’t tell you as soon as we suspected? Oct 26 19:43:56 Why didn't you? Oct 26 19:46:40 Inga didn’t want to jump the gun and look a bit silly, she wanted to wait so there was more certainty. Didn’ wanna make you two sad for you reason either Oct 26 19:47:16 The latter wasn't necessary... but the former is entirely understandable Oct 26 19:47:57 we know you guys woulda liked to get pregnant basic’ly the day after she stopped the herbs! Oct 26 19:48:47 * Morgan nods Oct 26 19:48:56 Aye, we would have... its just not time yet Oct 26 19:51:55 * HH nods Oct 26 19:52:16 Inga’s Gon’ be pretty set to help with nursing though Oct 26 19:52:29 * Morgan nods Oct 26 19:53:52 You gon’ find out what yer having when it’s yer turn? Oct 26 19:54:08 I don't know if Molly will Oct 26 19:54:22 would y’ want to? Oct 26 19:54:30 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 19:54:34 I don't know actually Oct 26 19:55:00 You not seen Madchen for a bit? Oct 26 19:55:10 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 26 19:55:21 No, I haven't... not since before about halfway to Capperlucia Oct 26 19:56:55 wonder why Oct 26 19:57:40 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 19:58:02 I don't know. But then, all my nightmares and dreams stopped Oct 26 19:58:32 you miss her? Oct 26 19:58:39 * Morgan nods Oct 26 19:58:41 Aye, I do Oct 26 19:59:58 she’ll come back though, right? Oct 26 20:04:15 * Morgan shrugs, sipping his whiskey Oct 26 20:04:17 I don't know Oct 26 20:04:35 * HH puts a hand on his shoulder Oct 26 20:04:42 bothering you, huh? Oct 26 20:05:23 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 20:05:25 A bit Oct 26 20:06:37 Little guys got no clue? Oct 26 20:06:59 * Morgan smiles Oct 26 20:07:05 They've got no idea what she is Oct 26 20:07:43 what do you Reck’n? Oct 26 20:07:57 She says she's going to be one of our girls Oct 26 20:08:11 * HH nods Oct 26 20:08:18 believe her? Oct 26 20:08:27 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:09:15 I'd be suspicious in light of Molly's most recent dreams but.... She's warned me of things that are coming, woke me when Mina's cousin was going to off us... Oct 26 20:09:28 * HH nods Oct 26 20:09:35 saved your ass Oct 26 20:09:45 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:10:32 large chunk o’ the Konigsreich too, ackshully Oct 26 20:10:38 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:10:49 Not the sort of thing the opposition are likely to do... Oct 26 20:11:07 nope Oct 26 20:12:18 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Oct 26 20:13:32 mebbie if you think really hard of her when y’ go to sleep y’ might see her? Oct 26 20:13:44 Worth a shot Oct 26 20:14:45 * HH nods Oct 26 20:15:13 works f’ me when I try t’ dream of gettin’ it on with Inga Oct 26 20:15:44 * Morgan laughs Oct 26 20:15:50 You're incorrigible man Oct 26 20:16:24 My wife’s getting worse too. Gonna have t’ get used to her waking me in th’ night Oct 26 20:16:53 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:17:07 Thats something you may as well just accept is going to happen for the next few years at least Oct 26 20:17:39 the night-waking, not the sex? Oct 26 20:17:52 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:17:53 aye Oct 26 20:18:32 Molly doin’ okay about it? Oct 26 20:18:58 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:19:08 She's really happy and excited for you Oct 26 20:19:32 * HH nods Oct 26 20:19:58 Inga’s been worried it’d change things ‘tween them Oct 26 20:20:12 No, that pair are forever Oct 26 20:21:06 * HH nods Oct 26 20:21:10 thick as thieves Oct 26 20:21:17 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:21:22 Kinda reminds me of me n you Oct 26 20:21:30 * HH nods Oct 26 20:21:40 ‘Cept you’re just thick Oct 26 20:22:14 Can't argue with that Oct 26 20:22:26 * HH nods Oct 26 20:22:41 too thick to Oct 26 20:22:55 * Morgan shrugs Oct 26 20:22:57 Maybe Oct 26 20:23:36 * HH drinks some more whiskey Oct 26 20:25:12 Wasn’ sure I’d ever do the father thing Oct 26 20:25:34 No... I recall you being too scared of losing her Oct 26 20:25:50 * HH nods Oct 26 20:25:57 Still kinda am Oct 26 20:26:08 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:26:21 I'd love to say that goes away... but it doesn't, not completely Oct 26 20:26:28 * HH nods Oct 26 20:26:48 she’s as safe as any woman can be, with Molly on hand Oct 26 20:26:57 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:27:01 Yeah, she is Oct 26 20:28:05 how you reckon Mina will handle it? Oct 26 20:28:28 * Morgan sighs Oct 26 20:28:31 I don't know Oct 26 20:28:53 * HH nods Oct 26 20:29:06 Inga’s not thought o’ it yet Oct 26 20:30:03 I wouldn't be mentioning it Oct 26 20:32:09 do I look thick? Oct 26 20:32:33 * Morgan smirks Oct 26 20:32:37 Want an answer to that do you? Oct 26 20:32:47 don’t need one Oct 26 20:33:59 Thought not Oct 26 20:34:27 Don’t want her going if she’s Gon’ get upset man, not now. Oct 26 20:35:03 There's no way to know... and what, you're gonn' put your foot down, tell Inga she can't go? Oct 26 20:36:49 Might do, to protect ‘er. Protect -them-. Oct 26 20:37:08 * Morgan puts a hand on HeinzHarolds shoulder Oct 26 20:37:15 Man... you're overreacting Oct 26 20:37:30 Just protective is all Oct 26 20:37:43 I know. But Mina is her friend as well Oct 26 20:38:29 Yeah, I know Oct 26 20:39:30 And like you said, they're safe with Molly Oct 26 20:40:08 Not expectin’ some floor-wrestlin’, hair-pullin’, and dress-rippin’, man Oct 26 20:40:17 * HH grins “Although...” Oct 26 20:40:56 Can think of worse things... Oct 26 20:41:07 * HH nods Oct 26 20:41:12 yeah Oct 26 20:43:18 * HH looks at Morgan “pretty sure we’d both get our ears bent f’ that!” Oct 26 20:44:06 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:44:10 Oh, definitely Oct 26 20:45:22 * HH finishes his whiskey “better get t’ bed, man, gotta get that sleep in early nowadays” Oct 26 20:46:47 * Morgan nods, taking his empty glass Oct 26 20:46:49 G'night man Oct 26 20:47:08 Night Morgan Oct 26 20:48:55 * Morgan lets him go, looking up at the mast Oct 26 20:49:07 * HH goes below Oct 26 20:50:33 * Morgan listens to the noise the ship makes for a few minutes before heading back to his study Oct 26 20:50:56 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 26 20:51:23 * Molly is taking books from the bookshelves, putting some into a small chest Oct 26 20:52:00 To take with us? Oct 26 20:52:07 * Molly nods Oct 26 20:52:33 To put in our new library Oct 26 20:52:49 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:52:57 Fancy doing a treasure hunt with Varick tomorrow? Oct 26 20:53:11 * Molly nods, smiling Oct 26 20:53:14 yes Oct 26 20:53:52 See if you can't find the rest of the hidden treasure on this ship Oct 26 20:54:17 Alright, my love Oct 26 20:55:26 Heinzharolds worried about Mina's reaction to Inga's news... Oct 26 20:55:39 * Molly nods, adding a book Oct 26 20:55:49 he’s not the only one! Oct 26 20:56:08 He's thinking of telling her she can't go Oct 26 20:56:25 oh! Oct 26 20:58:07 I don't imagine that'll go too well Oct 26 20:58:30 * Molly comes to sit on the desk Oct 26 20:59:05 I think it’s a terrible idea, frankly Oct 26 20:59:45 * Morgan nods Oct 26 20:59:51 So do I... and unneeded Oct 26 21:00:37 it will only tell Mina we think she is unable to cope Oct 26 21:01:34 * Morgan nods Oct 26 21:01:43 He doesn't want Inga upset Oct 26 21:02:11 no. I wonder if it’s best to keep Mina in the dark a while longer Oct 26 21:02:22 She'll be hurt... Oct 26 21:04:54 but we know her own time is soon? Oct 26 21:05:18 Thats the last the Nieblungen knew... Oct 26 21:06:44 you do not have much faith in it? Oct 26 21:07:15 I don't want them to get their hopes up Oct 26 21:07:49 * Molly nods Oct 26 21:08:07 I’m not sure what to do for the best Oct 26 21:09:13 No... its troubling Oct 26 21:09:45 most would not even be sure for weeks and weeks yet, nor telling for three more months Oct 26 21:10:06 * Morgan nods Oct 26 21:10:07 true Oct 26 21:10:47 besides, it’s not our pregnancy to make the choice over Oct 26 21:11:24 No... it isn't Oct 26 21:11:39 more’s the pity? Oct 26 21:12:24 * Morgan smiles sadly Oct 26 21:12:31 I suppose so Oct 26 21:13:25 * Molly holds out her hand Oct 26 21:13:59 * Morgan takes it Oct 26 21:14:25 not long now. only one more season between this one and that one Oct 26 21:14:52 * Morgan nods, sighing Oct 26 21:14:53 Aye Oct 26 21:15:42 * Molly kisses his palm Oct 26 21:16:08 we’re enjoying the trying Oct 26 21:17:30 Well, yes, thats true Oct 26 21:17:36 * Molly nods Oct 26 21:17:56 And you once said anticipation makes the thing all the sweeter Oct 26 21:18:26 * Morgan nods Oct 26 21:18:35 But when others are getting what you want so desperately... Oct 26 21:20:31 it’s difficult, I know. But it will take however long it takes for my fertility to return, and we’ll be all the more grateful when it does Oct 26 21:20:51 * Morgan nods Oct 26 21:20:55 Aye, I suppose so Oct 26 21:23:52 shall we retire, my love? Oct 26 21:24:12 * Morgan nods Oct 26 21:24:33 aye Oct 26 21:28:57 * Molly gets down, keeping his hand as they go on through. As they prepare separately for bed, he catches a glimpse of white lingerie being shed with her clothing Oct 26 21:29:59 You had designs on me tonight? Oct 26 21:30:19 it doesn’t matter, my love. There are other nights Oct 26 21:32:06 It does matter Oct 26 21:32:28 * Molly finishes undressing “It’s fine, truly” Oct 26 21:32:52 * Morgan sighs, getting undressed Oct 26 21:33:41 * Molly gets ready and into bed Oct 26 21:34:22 * Morgan does likewise Oct 26 21:34:49 * Molly settles beneath the sheets Oct 26 21:35:25 would you like me to sing? Oct 26 21:35:47 * Morgan shuffles up to her Oct 26 21:35:49 Yes, please Oct 26 21:37:02 * Molly taps the middle of her chest Oct 26 21:37:39 * Morgan puts his head there, thinking about Madchen Oct 26 21:40:38 * Molly sings to him, and he falls asleep. What he dreams of is not Madchen, but something very hazy, him making love to a very pregnant Inga. Her arms are covered in her bites by the time he suddenly wakes up. Oct 26 21:41:35 * Morgan rubs his eyes, turning over to go back to sleep Oct 26 21:52:18 Ad: ... the new trade will benefit... *he hears a quiet whistle, HH summoning him* Oct 26 21:53:42 *He dreams in the thread where it was ten years after the fire. He and HH had gone on to Catterick, and then sailed to Freiburg before riding home. A few weeks had passed there, but he had still thought of her. Even dreamt of her on occassion, as his wife, of making love to her in his bed in the Veisgraf Wing where he sleeps, and on desks, Oct 26 21:54:38 in the Eisenfursts stable, even touching her intimately in the taproom of a brothel. He hadn’t heard from her, nor written. He has gone with Adalbrecht to the tenants meeting, and listens to his Father’s calm talk to the people* Oct 26 21:55:39 Ad: ... the new trade will benefit... *he hears a quiet whistle, HH summoning him* Oct 26 21:55:53 * Morgan slowly wanders in the direction of the sound Oct 26 21:56:28 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 26 21:56:42 * HH is stood outside the hall Oct 26 21:56:55 * Morgan makes his way to him Oct 26 21:58:28 * HH looks serious, a letter in his hand Oct 26 21:58:36 What's wrong? Oct 26 22:00:59 * HH looks grim Oct 26 22:01:05 It’s Rosie Oct 26 22:01:17 What's happened? Oct 26 22:01:34 * HH looks down at the letter Oct 26 22:01:53 He’s dead, man. He’s... he’s dead. Oct 26 22:02:25 What happened? Oct 26 22:07:30 Got caught in a bad storm up beside Vesten, th’ Cerulean Sky took a lightning bolt to the main mast, went up in flames. Only three survivors. Oct 26 22:08:01 Shit man, I'm sorry Oct 26 22:12:26 * HH nods, not finding the words Oct 26 22:12:39 * Morgan pulls him into a hug, holding him tight Oct 26 22:12:47 * HH hugs him Oct 26 22:12:57 those little kids, man... Oct 26 22:13:21 * Morgan nods Oct 26 22:13:26 I know Oct 26 22:14:02 She wants us there, for th’ funeral, if we can get there fast Oct 26 22:14:14 Us? Oct 26 22:14:22 yeah, you an’ me Oct 26 22:14:31 You I understand but... Oct 26 22:15:39 Look man, no offence, but you’ll need t’ ask th’ Lady herself Oct 26 22:15:51 * Morgan nods Oct 26 22:16:09 alright. I'll let my father know and we'll get a move on, alright? Oct 26 22:16:41 * HH nods Oct 26 22:16:49 meet back here in an hour? Oct 26 22:16:54 * Morgan nods Oct 26 22:16:56 yeah Oct 26 22:20:06 *This task is simply done, Adalbrecht not even questioning that he should go again. They ride to the ferry, then take a ship, it all passes in a blur, until finally he arrives at the house in Insel two days before the funeral. A butler directs them to rooms, but soon Morgan has put his bag away and is left to his own devices Oct 26 22:21:04 * Morgan moves quietly through the house, just wandering Oct 26 22:23:43 *He bumps into her in a quiet corridor, quite literally* Oct 26 22:23:46 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 26 22:24:10 Ah... I, uhh... I'm sorry Oct 26 22:26:00 * Molly nods. Dressed all in black, the red hair makes a big contrast. She looks wearied Oct 26 22:26:03 thank you. Oct 26 22:26:39 Is there anything I can do? Oct 26 22:27:51 * Molly pauses a moment Oct 26 22:28:17 I don’t think there’s anything I could ask of you Oct 26 22:29:03 * Morgan frowns slightly Oct 26 22:29:10 If there is something within my power to do... Oct 26 22:29:44 * Molly frowns too, glancing around the corridor Oct 26 22:29:52 you’ll think I’m awful Oct 26 22:30:01 I think that unlikely Oct 26 22:30:26 * Molly chews her lip a moment, watching him Oct 26 22:30:37 would you... could you hold me? Oct 26 22:30:58 * Morgan nods, opening his arms Oct 26 22:32:23 * Molly moves into them. She smells of rosewater, and something more than last time, hard to place, and then he realises why she smells so good to him. She must be increasing again Oct 26 22:33:10 * Morgan holds her gently, making shushing noises Oct 26 22:34:28 * Molly doesn’t weep, she just hold on to him tightly Oct 26 22:35:22 You knew about her. Oct 26 22:35:41 I did, but not until after I left Oct 26 22:35:54 And if you’d known before you left? Oct 26 22:36:03 * Morgan shrugs slightly Oct 26 22:36:05 I don't know Oct 26 22:36:22 She’s coming to his funeral. Oct 26 22:36:32 Is that wise? Oct 26 22:36:41 It’s what he wanted Oct 26 22:37:48 That seems... cruel Oct 26 22:38:25 He loved her. There was a letter, with his Will Oct 26 22:39:14 He loved you. Told me himself. Oct 26 22:40:13 I know he did. But not how I wanted to be loved. Not with his whole heart. Oct 26 22:40:20 * Morgan nods Oct 26 22:40:26 No... I know. Oct 26 22:42:45 * Molly nods, just staying there Oct 26 22:43:05 how do I do this? how do I go on now, as a widow? Oct 26 22:43:19 * Morgan sighs Oct 26 22:43:39 Painfully, I'm afraid. Your children will need you to be strong Oct 26 22:44:35 I couldn’t think who else to ask to support me, there was no one whose presence I needed more, from the moment I heard Oct 26 22:45:18 You needed the voice of experience Oct 26 22:45:50 yes, but... Oct 26 22:47:08 But? Oct 26 22:48:03 I knew if you were here I’d feel something other than cold, dark sorrow Oct 26 22:49:43 I will do what I can Oct 26 22:51:17 * Molly nods, moving back to look at him Oct 26 22:51:27 I was going to write to you... Oct 26 22:51:41 Oh? Oct 26 22:52:22 I wasn’t sure what to say... maybe once you were gone, you’d have been pleased to not hear from me again... Oct 26 22:52:50 I thought perhaps it best not to write, given... everything. Oct 26 22:53:25 I hadn’t forgotten you... Oct 26 22:53:39 * Morgan nods Oct 26 22:53:41 likewise Oct 26 22:53:51 did you try? Oct 26 22:54:44 To forget you? Oct 26 22:54:53 * Molly nods Oct 26 22:55:30 It wasn't on the cards Oct 26 22:55:42 nor for me. Oct 26 22:56:26 * Morgan nods Oct 26 22:57:16 * Molly watches his face Oct 26 22:57:30 I still... my feelings are unchanged. Oct 26 22:59:16 This isn't the time to be talking about it Oct 26 23:00:23 * Molly shakes her head “then when? because for the first time in two weeks I feel like I can actually breathe” Oct 26 23:01:01 * Morgan sighs Oct 26 23:01:03 I don't know Oct 26 23:02:55 * Molly nods Oct 26 23:03:21 I see. I am sorry. You came simply from sympathy. Oct 26 23:04:05 What is it you want? To hear that my feelings have not changed? Oct 26 23:05:03 * Molly watches him Oct 26 23:05:22 only if you can say it truthfully, to myself and yourself. Oct 26 23:06:05 They have not. Oct 26 23:06:35 * Molly nods Oct 26 23:06:38 thank you. Oct 26 23:06:51 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:07:04 You’ll stay? Oct 26 23:07:32 How long? Oct 26 23:09:24 I don’t know... until the funeral is done? until the guests are gone? Until I understand whatever it is I feel for you and what to do about it? Oct 26 23:10:14 The first two, certainly... the last... well, that could take some time Oct 26 23:11:10 * Molly nods Oct 26 23:11:14 for you also? Oct 26 23:11:33 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:12:10 * Molly nods Oct 26 23:12:31 I’m grateful you’ll stay Oct 26 23:12:51 There's no need for gratitude Oct 26 23:13:59 of course there is. Supporting me may be tiresome Oct 26 23:14:31 No... its hard, going through this, even without the added complication of a mistress attending the funeral Oct 26 23:14:50 And the guilt. Oct 26 23:15:45 The guilt? Oct 26 23:16:59 That I contemplated being unfaithful to him Oct 26 23:17:20 That guilt should be lessened by the fact he was already unfaithful Oct 26 23:17:46 not really Oct 26 23:18:08 The fact remains you were not unfaithful Oct 26 23:19:07 in my mind... in my imagination when I was alone at night... Oct 26 23:19:52 I don't believe that counts Oct 26 23:20:04 * Molly shrugs Oct 26 23:20:15 perhaps not. it is complicated Oct 26 23:20:20 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:20:22 Yes, it is Oct 26 23:21:34 * Molly watches him Oct 26 23:21:41 do you dream of me? Oct 26 23:22:02 * Morgan blushes Oct 26 23:22:13 On occasion Oct 26 23:22:22 * Molly nods Oct 26 23:22:34 That is an unusual question... Oct 26 23:22:48 I dream of you. Much more than occassionally Oct 26 23:23:30 * Morgan watches her closely Oct 26 23:24:09 * Molly watches him back, watching his eyes Oct 26 23:26:07 frequently Oct 26 23:26:08 it’s been wonderful, and confusing, and like things made sense. Oct 26 23:26:16 How so? Oct 26 23:26:48 I dream we are together, that we have a life together Oct 26 23:27:21 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:27:24 Me too Oct 26 23:27:50 * Molly gently chews her lower lip Oct 26 23:28:15 what I dream, it’s... beautiful, and... intense Oct 26 23:28:25 /me nods Oct 26 23:29:42 when I wake, it’s like I yearn for you Oct 26 23:30:03 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:30:10 That does sound familiar, yes... Oct 26 23:30:50 * Molly nods, her breathing slow and deep Oct 26 23:30:55 you feel it too? Oct 26 23:31:02 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:31:12 And I dream of very similar things Oct 26 23:31:40 * Molly speaks quieter, searching his gaze “And now you’re here, do you feel it?” Oct 26 23:32:10 * Morgan sighs, nodding Oct 26 23:33:10 * Molly whispers Oct 26 23:33:12 me too Oct 26 23:33:39 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:34:05 * Molly watches him Oct 26 23:34:13 we can’t... Oct 26 23:34:35 No... it would be highly inappropriate and, frankly, would not help you right now Oct 26 23:35:03 he would have gone to her immediately... Oct 26 23:35:20 Quite possibly Oct 26 23:36:42 * Molly reaches up, gently touching the pad of her thumb to his lower lip Oct 26 23:39:09 * Morgan gently takes her hand Oct 26 23:39:14 Now is not the time Oct 26 23:39:54 * Molly takes a deep breath Oct 26 23:40:04 But you wish it was? Oct 26 23:40:18 * Morgan nods a little Oct 26 23:42:52 * Molly nods, pulling his hand to her mouth and kissing his palm “I hope that time comes” Oct 26 23:46:49 I suspect at some point it will Oct 26 23:47:39 * Molly watches him “I hope you will still dream of me” Oct 26 23:47:55 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:47:57 Likewise Oct 26 23:48:06 * Molly smiles Oct 26 23:48:23 I have a good memory if not Oct 26 23:48:42 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:48:45 Me too Oct 26 23:49:03 * Molly nods, exhaling slowly Oct 26 23:49:21 I should see my overseer Oct 26 23:49:28 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:49:35 If I can help with any of that... Oct 26 23:50:14 Thank you, but with a Freiarr and husband so oft absent, I am used to running Insel myself Oct 26 23:50:28 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:50:43 The offer is there, even if its just that I stand in the background looking menacing Oct 26 23:51:30 * Molly smiles “you’re helping, just by being here. you make me feel there’s still life, still joy to be had” Oct 26 23:51:44 * Morgan nods Oct 26 23:51:45 Alright Oct 26 23:53:08 * Molly squeezes before letting go. She inclines her head before leaving him in the hall Oct 26 23:54:51 * Morgan sighs, moving on around the house Oct 26 23:55:07 *HH finds him* Oct 26 23:55:11 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 26 23:55:14 hey man Oct 26 23:55:26 hey Oct 26 23:55:51 you good? Oct 26 23:56:05 Well enough... how are -you- doing? Oct 26 23:56:42 pretty sad, man. you seen her yet? Oct 26 23:56:58 Yeah, I have Oct 26 23:57:31 she really bad? Oct 26 23:59:54 She's strong... but its a bleak place she's in right now