**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Oct 27 00:00:47 2023 Oct 27 00:00:47 * HH nods Oct 27 00:02:20 Mebbie after th’ funeral she’ll start t’ heal a bit. Oct 27 00:02:56 His mistress is coming to the funeral... Oct 27 00:03:04 what the fuck?! Oct 27 00:03:18 He's left a letter for her... she's in the will... Oct 27 00:03:42 shit. Oct 27 00:04:34 Yeah. Thats cruel man. Oct 27 00:05:16 poor lassie Oct 27 00:06:20 * Morgan nods Oct 27 00:06:21 yeah Oct 27 00:07:18 think we need to take care o’ her, man Oct 27 00:07:29 * Morgan nods Oct 27 00:07:56 I figure we'll stay until all the other mourners are gone Oct 27 00:08:11 * HH nods Oct 27 00:08:21 I might stay longer, man Oct 27 00:08:37 Oh? Oct 27 00:10:14 Been there, done that. New widow, ton o’ kids... just like with Da Oct 27 00:10:30 * Morgan nods Oct 27 00:10:44 Bit different... she's used to spending a lot of her time here alone Oct 27 00:11:21 doesn’t matter, man. it’s different now, and someone should be looking out for her Oct 27 00:12:19 * Morgan nods Oct 27 00:12:24 yeah Oct 27 00:13:07 An’ I got the time, see? Oct 27 00:13:37 * Morgan nods Oct 27 00:14:29 * HH nods “let’s get a drink, man” Oct 27 00:14:35 * Morgan nods Oct 27 00:14:38 Aye, alright Oct 27 00:19:09 *The next few days pass swiftly. She’s always poised, stoic and nobly courteous. She often seems to position herself nearby him, but they are never alone. The children aren’t as upset as one would expect, their father absent so much that it hasn’t really set in. He ends up stood right beside her the morning of the funeral, before the service, and so he sees the pain in her micro expression when the dark-haired, short Vesten woman is announced to the room* Oct 27 00:21:08 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 27 01:12:12 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 27 13:49:05 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 27 13:57:40 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 27 13:58:13 *The next few days pass swiftly. She’s always poised, stoic and nobly courteous. She often seems to position herself nearby him, but they are never alone. The children aren’t as upset as one would expect, their father absent so much that it hasn’t really set in. He ends up stood right beside her the morning of the funeral, before the service, and so he sees the pain in her micro expression when the dark-haired, short Vesten woman is announced to t Oct 27 13:58:13 he room* Oct 27 13:58:52 * Morgan moves a little closer to Molly Oct 27 14:01:07 * Molly ‘s chin goes up, shoulders squared. The only child with her is the six year old future Freiarr, looking very formal in his mourning clothes. The other woman approaches, tears streaming down her face, also in a black mourning dress. Oct 27 14:01:26 * Morgan glances over at HeinzHarold Oct 27 14:04:10 *Heinzharold is watching this* Oct 27 14:04:44 * Morgan turns slightly, watching the Vesten woman Oct 27 14:09:32 *Hannalore looks to be very dramatically displaying grief, her make up running. She approaches Molly, who seems completely the opposite. The other people in the room seem to be taking note* Oct 27 14:10:29 *Hannalore curtsies a little, wiping her eyes with her handkerchief, also black and lace-edged* My Lady. I cannot believe he is gone! Oct 27 14:13:14 * Morgan waits quietly Oct 27 14:16:35 * Molly watches her, a hand gently coming to her son’s shoulder “Indeed. The freiarrdom and the family are grieving.” Oct 27 14:17:08 H: *she starts to sob* I only saw him the day before it happened! Oct 27 14:17:35 * Molly looks unimpressed, and the boy looks confused Oct 27 14:17:54 A conversation more suited for adult ears perhaps Oct 27 14:20:44 * Molly nods “Thank you, Veisgraf Sudlachenburg. Let us safe this for a more appropriate time and place” Oct 27 14:22:36 *he can hear the whispers already, asking who she is, why she’s so upset, if she’s a mistress. Even when Hannalore gets the hint and goes, Molly remains formal and unemotional. The boy looks like he’d like to ask, but checks his Mothers expression* Oct 27 14:22:51 HH: $keep them apart?$ Oct 27 14:23:15 $definitely. Start thinking of a way to quash the rumours of her being a mistress too$ Oct 27 14:27:07 *HH offers support to Hannalore, keeping her away. when it comes time for the funeral, Morgan ends up walking down to the chapel at Molly’s side, the heir in front with a steward. She’s quiet, but not distraught Oct 27 14:27:46 * Morgan speaks quietly Oct 27 14:28:06 You're doing very well Oct 27 14:29:13 Thank you. The people need to see everything is in hand Oct 27 14:29:43 * Morgan nods Oct 27 14:29:58 Your son is doing amazingly Oct 27 14:32:21 * Molly nods Oct 27 14:32:37 I don’t want him to know about her, about what he did, Oct 27 14:32:49 * Morgan nods Oct 27 14:33:01 Figured as much. HeinzHarold is going to try to keep her at bay Oct 27 14:37:05 Thank you. *she looks out over the sun-warmed fields* How is it the world can keep going? Oct 27 14:38:10 I don't think you want me to answer that Oct 27 14:40:09 * Molly looks at him Oct 27 14:40:28 maybe I do. maybe I want honesty, not platitudes. Oct 27 14:41:20 The world goes on because it doesn't care. Once the battle is fought and we withdraw from the field, things start to grow, erasing any evidence we were even there. Oct 27 14:44:08 * Molly nods solemnly “it makes you wonder what the point is” Oct 27 14:44:21 * Morgan nods Oct 27 14:45:02 It does sometimes, yes. But then... I believe the point of it is to bring people out of suffering... to make things -better- Oct 27 14:45:38 *she nods* I look at my children, and at the people of Insel, and I know that whatever the point is, I have to just keep doing my best for everyone, and find the joy Oct 27 14:45:49 * Morgan nods Oct 27 14:45:58 yes... Oct 27 14:48:51 * Molly nods Oct 27 14:48:56 thank you for being here Oct 27 14:49:18 * Morgan nods Oct 27 14:49:20 Of course Oct 27 14:52:26 * Molly nods. The funeral goes without a hitch, many sad islanders there. Only children are missing, except Tomas. HH steers Hannalore to the back, whilst Morgan’s title puts him on the front row. Nonetheless he hears the Vesten woman sobbing and wailing when the coffin is carried to the front. There’s no remaining Rosenkrantzs to comfort Molly, just her and the children now. She remains dry eyed and strong Oct 27 14:53:11 * Morgan glances round before discreetly putting his hand on hers for a moment Oct 27 14:54:16 * Molly shifts a little so that the folds of black fabric fall over their hands, concealed from view Oct 27 14:55:01 * Morgan squeezes it gently as the service continues Oct 27 14:57:23 * Molly keeps a gentle hold throughout out, breaking away only when they go outside behind Seb’s coffin. The sky has started to cloud over, and they stand at the graveside as she gently rubs the shoulder of the very brave boy watching his father’s body lowered into the ground Oct 27 14:58:24 * Morgan looks round momentarily, waiting for the service to be over Oct 27 15:17:24 *It’s Molly’s time to put the soil in the ground, and she does so, speaking quietly. He can lip read if he tries. Meanwhile the young Freiarr stands stock still where he was* Oct 27 15:17:48 * Morgan tries to see what she's saying, while he moves closer to the boy Oct 27 15:20:28 “I’ll do my best by the children, Seb, but I can’t forget what you’ve done” Oct 27 15:21:03 *The boy looks up at him* My daddy is really gone now, isn’t he? Oct 27 15:21:24 * Morgan kneels down to bring him to eye level before touching the boys chest Oct 27 15:21:29 He will always be in here Oct 27 15:24:06 T: *he nods seriously, looking much like Molly, but blonde* I am the man of the house now Oct 27 15:24:58 I'll let you in on a secret... you still get to play as man of the house Oct 27 15:27:49 T: *he nods, but goes when Molly beckons him. She whispers to him “You just have to be brave a little longer, okay? Our people need us now” Oct 27 15:28:10 * Morgan stands back up Oct 27 15:28:53 *Tomas puts in some soil. Meanwhile Hannalore has escaped HH, and comes over with a yellow rose* Oct 27 15:29:17 * Morgan moves quickly, pulling her to one side speaking quietly Oct 27 15:29:35 Tell me right now if Sebastian would want you upsetting his children, unsettling his Freiarrdom... Oct 27 15:31:20 *Hannalore looks very upset* I just want to honour the man I love! Oct 27 15:31:42 *People immediately around seem to be noticing* Oct 27 15:33:16 I know, I know the pain you're feeling. You honour him in your behaviour... what would -he- want you to do? Oct 27 15:34:13 H: I don’t know Oct 27 15:34:48 Would he want you making those children distraught? Would he want Insel pulled apart by gossip? Oct 27 15:36:46 H: no Oct 27 15:36:59 *she wipes her eyes, sniffling* Oct 27 15:37:38 Then you do know what he would want. Oct 27 15:40:11 * Molly watches this, giving Morgan a questioning look Oct 27 15:42:39 * Morgan shakes his head slightly Oct 27 15:43:38 Come now, lets let things continue. Oct 27 15:45:01 *Hannalore stands beside him, weeping still. He sees Molly weigh the situation up before coming over and speaking to her “Come with me, we will do it together.” Oct 27 15:45:22 * Morgan watches them Oct 27 15:46:38 *Hannalore nods, and goes with her. HH comes to stand by Morgan when the two women stand side by side and Molly permits her late husband’s mistress to drop the flower in, the former well-composed, the latter barely holding together* Oct 27 15:46:42 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 27 15:47:12 more gracious than I coulda been, man. Oct 27 15:47:36 * Morgan nods Oct 27 15:47:40 Maybe she'll push her in Oct 27 15:50:37 * HH sniggers quietly Oct 27 15:50:42 Be temptin’ Oct 27 15:50:51 * Morgan nods Oct 27 15:51:05 How come she got by you? Oct 27 15:51:15 *the crowd starts to disperse towards the house, including a governess for the boy* Oct 27 15:51:25 stamped on my foot Oct 27 15:51:41 Right... that sort then... Oct 27 15:52:51 * HH nods Oct 27 15:53:08 Oh yeah. Totally different sorta women Oct 27 15:53:20 * Morgan nods Oct 27 15:53:32 Going to have to keep an eye on her til she leave Oct 27 15:53:48 *Molly is soon left alone at the graveside, Hannalore heading with the others* Oct 27 15:54:12 * Morgan moves up beside her Oct 27 15:54:23 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 27 15:54:35 * Molly looks up at him Oct 27 15:54:50 Thank god it’s over. The funeral, I mean Oct 27 15:55:21 * Morgan nods Oct 27 15:55:43 Not my place to say but... you should be very proud of yourself, and your son Oct 27 15:55:53 * Molly blushes Oct 27 15:55:57 you think so? Oct 27 15:56:06 Wouldn't have said so if I didn't Oct 27 15:58:15 * Molly nods, looking down at the waiting to be filled grave Oct 27 15:58:32 Thank you for saying so. I don’t feel proud, I feel numb Oct 27 15:58:44 * Morgan nods Oct 27 15:58:52 That is understandable Oct 27 15:59:10 did you feel that, after the funeral? Oct 27 15:59:15 * Morgan nods Oct 27 15:59:19 Yes, I did Oct 27 15:59:42 what made it go? Oct 27 16:00:00 Time mostly... and acceptance and understanding Oct 27 16:00:27 * Molly nods. They’re all alone now, the breeze cold and clouds gathering Oct 27 16:00:46 She’ll be gone after the wake. Oct 27 16:01:03 * Morgan nods Oct 27 16:01:22 I couldn't have allowed her to do what you allowed, in your place Oct 27 16:01:40 * Molly shrugs roughly Oct 27 16:01:55 who can control who they fall in love with? Oct 27 16:02:08 * Morgan shrugs, sighing Oct 27 16:02:10 true Oct 27 16:02:40 it’d be simpler if we could love those we are supposed to, and not those we are not Oct 27 16:02:48 * Morgan nods Oct 27 16:02:50 Yes, it would Oct 27 16:03:23 She loved him, he loved her. If he hadn’t had to marry me, it would have been different for them Oct 27 16:03:53 perhaps Oct 27 16:04:35 I suppose I envy her, in some ways Oct 27 16:04:41 Oh? Oct 27 16:05:26 He loved her, properly. She had his heart where I had his head, his duty. Oct 27 16:05:37 * Morgan nods Oct 27 16:05:39 I suppose Oct 27 16:09:35 I envy her having had his love that way. Having been loved that way at all Oct 27 16:10:00 It is unfair Oct 27 16:11:11 * Molly nods, wind pulling at her hair Oct 27 16:11:36 It is. And now it doesn’t have to be that way, but at what cost to my children, to Insel? Oct 27 16:11:51 I don't know I'm afraid Oct 27 16:12:37 * Molly nods, looking out towards the distant sea Oct 27 16:12:45 I think I’m pregnant again Oct 27 16:12:53 * Morgan nods Oct 27 16:12:56 I thought so Oct 27 16:13:25 it wasn’t planned Oct 27 16:13:37 * Morgan nods Oct 27 16:13:44 That will make life difficult or you? Oct 27 16:15:19 I’m not sure. I can easily afford another, we are safe here indefinitely, but... Oct 27 16:15:27 But? Oct 27 16:15:48 But everything will be somewhat on hold, won’t it? Oct 27 16:15:59 On hold? Oct 27 16:16:40 I won’t be able to find my own happiness so easily Oct 27 16:17:17 Why? Oct 27 16:17:36 * Molly smiles faintly Oct 27 16:18:07 who will find me attractive when I am obviously increasing with another man’s child? Oct 27 16:18:42 * Morgan blushes, looking away Oct 27 16:18:45 I see your point Oct 27 16:19:41 * Molly nods Oct 27 16:20:28 But then, I love my children very much. I just did not expect to be a widow with seven children at five and twenty years old. Oct 27 16:20:46 * Morgan nods Oct 27 16:21:10 It is deeply uinfair Oct 27 16:22:10 * Molly nods, quietly standing a few moments before saying “I understand if this changes your feelings” Oct 27 16:22:26 Your increasing? Oct 27 16:24:27 * Molly nods Oct 27 16:24:37 Ah... no... it does not Oct 27 16:25:13 Even though I am carrying his child and my body will soon start to change? Oct 27 16:25:34 * Morgan nods Oct 27 16:25:38 Even though Oct 27 16:26:13 * Molly nods. The rain starts Oct 27 16:26:25 we should go in. they’ll all need me Oct 27 16:26:42 Its alright to take some time for yourself. I'll keep them occupied Oct 27 16:26:50 * Molly shakes her head Oct 27 16:27:12 No, thank you. They need to see it’s all under control and that I can manage Oct 27 16:27:34 As you wish my lady Oct 27 16:28:33 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 27 17:07:11 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 27 22:21:07 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined Oct 27 22:22:55 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 27 22:23:07 * Morgan nods Oct 27 22:23:07 Even though Oct 27 22:23:07 * Molly nods. The rain starts Oct 27 22:23:07 we should go in. they’ll all need me Oct 27 22:23:09 Its alright to take some time for yourself. I'll keep them occupied Oct 27 22:23:11 * Molly shakes her head Oct 27 22:23:13 No, thank you. They need to see it’s all under control and that I can manage Oct 27 22:23:15 As you wish my lady Oct 27 22:25:32 *The wake sees her spending time with multiple groups, moving around the room, smiling at anecdotes and accepting condolences. Meanwhile Hannalore is sat in a corner crying, not part of any of the social circles here. There’s food, and unsurprisingly that’s where HH is. He gestures with a sandwich towards Molly, speaking quietly to his best friend* How’dya think she’s doing? Oct 27 22:25:51 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 27 22:26:10 Not sure really... she's just a bit too composed for my liking. Oct 27 22:29:38 * HH nods Oct 27 22:29:49 yep. Gon’ snap at some point Oct 27 22:29:55 * Morgan nods Oct 27 22:29:58 Yeah, I reckon so Oct 27 22:32:43 Just no idea how it’ll manifest Oct 27 22:33:13 * Morgan shrugs Oct 27 22:33:19 We'll have to wait and see I suppose Oct 27 22:33:35 We heading out day after tomorrow? Oct 27 22:33:50 Thought you wanted to stay around Oct 27 22:34:03 figured you might not want to Oct 27 22:34:48 Why? Oct 27 22:38:09 this situation might bring up old memories Oct 27 22:38:32 It does. Its a difficult situation in many ways Oct 27 22:39:50 feelin’ sorry for her? Oct 27 22:40:09 I think everyone but the wailing Vesten does Oct 27 22:40:39 Go easy man, she’s th’ other woman but y’ can see she loved him a lot Oct 27 22:42:31 * Morgan sips his drink Oct 27 22:42:48 *he notices both women have vanished* Oct 27 22:42:59 Ah shit, where have they gone? Oct 27 22:43:34 * HH looks around, stuffing the piece of cake in his mouth before saying “best find out” Oct 27 22:43:53 * Morgan nods, leading HeinzHarold out of the room to look for them Oct 27 22:44:36 * HH goes one way, he goes the other. So it’s Morgan who hears the harsh voices on the landing, quiet but angry Oct 27 22:44:46 H: I just want-... Oct 27 22:45:21 M: I don’t care what you want. Haven’t you taken enough? Haven’t you humiliated me enough?! Oct 27 22:45:34 * Morgan sighs, climbing the stairs Oct 27 22:46:21 H: Humiliated? That’s nothing compared to being denied marriage and children because of you! Oct 27 22:47:03 I think thats enough Oct 27 22:47:30 M: *she looks torn between complying with Morgan and arguing* Oct 27 22:47:59 H: I just want some personal things to treasure, things that will smell of him. Oct 27 22:49:56 You saw him last, a day before he died. Is that not enough for you? Oct 27 22:51:51 H: No, not when we’ve loved each other for fifteen years Oct 27 22:52:00 M: *she looks angry* I’ll send them to you. You can have his clothes, his sheets, all his toiletries, all the love letters and whatever else he has hidden away. But you will get the fuck out of my home, and if you come near me or my family again I’ll have you arrested! Oct 27 22:53:02 I think the lady has made herself clear, and what you will receive. Oct 27 22:53:31 H: *she still has the audacity to flounce down the stairs like the injured party* Oct 27 22:53:51 *Molly mutters* be grateful I don’t push you... Oct 27 22:54:21 I will have HeinzHarold make sure she leaves Oct 27 22:54:52 M: Thank you. Would you be a dear and move them all along? I’m wearied Oct 27 22:55:05 * Morgan nods Oct 27 22:55:15 Of course. I'll have the staff bring you some tea Oct 27 22:56:04 M: Thank you, Morgan. you’re very kind Oct 27 22:56:39 * Morgan shrugs Oct 27 22:56:45 Where will you be? I will want to check on you Oct 27 22:57:05 *She smiles faintly* In my bed chamber. Oct 27 22:57:16 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 27 22:57:17 ah. Best not then. Oct 27 22:57:44 I jest, I wanted to see your reaction. In my morning room Oct 27 22:57:52 * Morgan nods Oct 27 22:57:59 Alright. I'll be with you shortly Oct 27 22:58:10 * Molly goes Oct 27 22:58:29 * Morgan goes back down, looking for Hannalore first to make sure she leaves Oct 27 22:59:01 *she has already made a dramatic exit, the staff gossiping Oct 27 22:59:20 * Morgan pulls the head housekeeper aside Oct 27 22:59:34 * Molly is now known as HK Oct 27 22:59:39 * HK curtsies Oct 27 22:59:42 My Lord? Oct 27 23:00:49 Have some tea sent up to her ladyship in her morning room... and as much as I am generally a patient man, if I catch wind of any of the gossip your staff are indulging in outside of these four walls, there will be a reorganisation of the employment structure here. Oct 27 23:01:02 Yes, my Lord Oct 27 23:01:29 * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding and heading off to the rest of the guests Oct 27 23:02:28 *everyone else is dispatched easily, and then the staff come to clear up* Oct 27 23:02:32 * HK is now known as HH Oct 27 23:02:39 * HH joins him again Oct 27 23:03:07 whoa man, I know yer not the life of th’ party, but I didn’t think you’d be the death of it! Oct 27 23:04:19 I'm just doing as the lady asks Oct 27 23:05:10 what ‘append? Oct 27 23:05:53 The Vesten woman was bleating on about wanting keepsakes of him, then complaining when she was told no Oct 27 23:06:22 fucks sake Oct 27 23:06:37 I see she already made a grand, flouncing exit Oct 27 23:08:39 * HH nods Oct 27 23:08:45 seems ‘bout right Oct 27 23:08:55 * Morgan sighs Oct 27 23:09:01 I'm going to go check on her Oct 27 23:09:57 * HH nods Oct 27 23:10:01 alright man Oct 27 23:10:31 * Morgan nods, heading up to the morning room Oct 27 23:11:27 *The butler is on standby, and tells him that the Lady is already sleeping* Oct 27 23:11:45 * Morgan nods Oct 27 23:12:10 alright... I'll be around when she wakes if she wants my company Oct 27 23:13:49 B: yes, my Lord *But he doesn’t see her that afternoon, and she doesn’t come to dinner with him and Heinzharold, and the only answer he gets is that she’s resting. So unable to sleep that night, he watches the moon shine on the sea, alone with some whiskey* Oct 27 23:14:20 * Morgan sips it quietly, watching the water Oct 27 23:18:44 *he hears the bottom door open quietly* Oct 27 23:19:03 * Morgan sips his drink before looking around Oct 27 23:20:58 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 27 23:22:10 * Molly arrives up to the top of the tower. Her hair is unbound like before, and she’s dressed in a navy gown and little kid leather slippers. She has a drink in her hand Oct 27 23:22:22 I wondered if I’d find you here Oct 27 23:22:58 I couldn't sleep so thought I'd watch the water Oct 27 23:23:10 Nor can I Oct 27 23:23:24 Thought perhaps you were avoiding me Oct 27 23:24:17 * Molly shakes her head Oct 27 23:24:43 I was sleeping, and there I do not avoid you, I fall headlong into you... Oct 27 23:25:01 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Oct 27 23:25:16 You wanted to be with me? Oct 27 23:25:29 I said I'd check on you if you recall Oct 27 23:25:44 I do. Oct 27 23:26:10 * Molly sits beside him, sipping her drink. She smells so good. Oct 27 23:26:27 How are you feeling? Oct 27 23:27:53 I don’t really know... relieved it is over, sad, lonely Oct 27 23:28:12 * Morgan nods Oct 27 23:28:15 That is normal Oct 27 23:29:38 * Molly nods Oct 27 23:29:47 How do you feel, Morgan? Oct 27 23:30:55 Conflicted, I suppose Oct 27 23:35:13 because? Oct 27 23:35:26 * Molly watches him, sipping the whiskey Oct 27 23:35:26 You know why Oct 27 23:35:40 why don’t you tell me... Oct 27 23:36:00 You know I am attracted to you Oct 27 23:37:08 * Molly smiles a little Oct 27 23:37:17 I do believe you have said so, yes Oct 27 23:37:29 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Oct 27 23:37:45 That brings you conflict tonight? Oct 27 23:38:53 It has done for some time Oct 27 23:40:23 * Molly nods, cradling the glass close Oct 27 23:40:43 But the desire doesn’t leave, cannot be willed away... Oct 27 23:41:08 No... Oct 27 23:42:44 * Molly watches him Oct 27 23:42:55 what do you wish to do about it? Oct 27 23:43:09 We'll see Oct 27 23:44:37 I don’t understand Oct 27 23:45:13 What I wish to do about it is... to an extent, irrelevant in the circumstances Oct 27 23:45:21 why so? Oct 27 23:45:52 Because nothing -can- happen without damaging your, and my, reputations Oct 27 23:49:06 You know, sometimes I am just so -tired- of having to always be thinking of appearances, of others, to the detriment of myself. All I have done today is bend over backwards to make all this easier for everyone around me, when is it my turn to be looked after and thought of? Oct 27 23:52:23 I did try to tell you to take some time for yourself... Oct 27 23:52:58 And if that is not what I need? Oct 27 23:53:46 You just said you did nothing but bend over backwards to make it easier for those around you... taking time for yourself is not doing that, is it Oct 27 23:54:23 * Molly watches him Oct 27 23:54:47 what if what I need is to understand more about what is between us? Oct 27 23:55:05 I thought I'd made it fairly clear Oct 27 23:55:54 That you are attracted to me but will not come near me until society says you may? Oct 27 23:56:46 * Morgan sips his drink Oct 27 23:57:06 You understand what I lost the last time I did something that propriety frowned upon? Oct 27 23:57:22 That was different Oct 27 23:57:39 Even so... it has made me... cautious. Oct 27 23:57:51 * Molly nods thoughtfully Oct 27 23:57:54 I see Oct 27 23:58:51 Do you? Oct 27 23:59:24 You won’t put me, the children, or yourself at risk of harm for this