**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Oct 31 11:59:36 2023 Oct 31 11:59:36 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 31 12:04:36 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 31 12:04:51 Sorgi> I’m sorry to see you go, m’lord Oct 31 12:04:52 * Morgan nods, smiling sadly Oct 31 12:04:52 I'm sad to be going, but... its time. I have responsibilities to see to, people to help. Oct 31 12:04:52 * Sorgi nods Oct 31 12:04:52 [my love, the children will soon be awake, if you needed me before then] Oct 31 12:04:54 I'd best see Molly before the children wake, let her know I'm alright Oct 31 12:04:56 * Sorgi nods Oct 31 12:04:58 have a good afternoon m’lord Oct 31 12:05:00 And you my friend Oct 31 12:06:01 *His study is empty when he gets there, except for Bir who is snoozing on the couch, one wing over Captain Ulysses who is having a cat nap too* Oct 31 12:06:47 * Morgan smiles, wandering quietly into the bedroom Oct 31 12:08:29 * Molly is also asleep, fully dressed on top of the covers. Their wardrobe stands empty, chests full Oct 31 12:09:15 * Morgan rolls his eyes, heading back out and sitting at the desk to wait Oct 31 12:09:52 *he hears her stir five minutes later* Oct 31 12:10:35 [Love, come here quietly... you need to see this pair] Oct 31 12:11:23 * Molly does sneak in, then smiles Oct 31 12:11:35 [oh that’s so cute!] Oct 31 12:11:50 * Morgan nods Oct 31 12:14:04 * Molly quietly comes to sit on the desk in front of him, smiling Oct 31 12:14:16 [how was your climbing?] Oct 31 12:14:32 [high. Sorgi came to see me...] Oct 31 12:15:21 [oh?] Oct 31 12:16:38 [just a guess at this point but I think Claudia might have decided to go all in with Uinise... she has ended the physical side of her relationship with Sorgi] Oct 31 12:18:00 * Molly nods sadly Oct 31 12:18:07 [is he alright?] Oct 31 12:18:19 [he's more bothered than he anticipated] Oct 31 12:20:21 [he needs a nice lady friend for comfort] Oct 31 12:20:30 [I don't think he'll find that at sea Oct 31 12:22:37 [nor Capperlucia] Oct 31 12:23:21 [no... not a great deal we can do about it] Oct 31 12:24:58 [not anything that I would be willing to do, no!] *she smiles* Oct 31 12:26:02 * Morgan nods Oct 31 12:27:03 [I save all my offers for satisfying men in need of release for you!] *she smiles playfully* Oct 31 12:27:13 [I should hope so] Oct 31 12:28:52 * Molly leans forward to gently kiss his cheek. She whispers“I missed you” Oct 31 12:29:25 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 31 12:29:29 likewise Oct 31 12:31:08 [all I did was pack...] Oct 31 12:31:16 [was it? Really?] Oct 31 12:31:34 * Molly smiles, nodding, but it’s hard to be sure Oct 31 12:32:23 [we're all set to say goodbye then?] Oct 31 12:34:18 * Molly nods a little [I think so, yes] Oct 31 12:35:45 * Morgan nods Oct 31 12:35:47 [alright Oct 31 12:37:17 [I packed the oil already, I shouldn’t think we’ll need it before we go] Oct 31 12:37:56 [No, I suppose not Oct 31 12:39:31 [doing it from behind on the window seat can be something we can look forward when we sail again sometime] Oct 31 12:39:43 * Morgan nods Oct 31 12:39:48 [aye] Oct 31 12:40:54 [how did you sleep, apart from the lovely grinding?] Oct 31 12:42:03 * Morgan shrugs Oct 31 12:42:07 [alright I suppose] Oct 31 12:42:32 [the’s good, no nightmares] Oct 31 12:43:26 [no, that is something at least] Oct 31 12:43:59 [maybe you can just have nice dreams like that every night] Oct 31 12:44:49 * Morgan shrugs Oct 31 12:44:53 [that seems unlikely] Oct 31 12:45:00 * Molly nods Oct 31 12:45:17 [it does rather] Oct 31 12:47:18 *he hears Emil start babbling* Oct 31 12:47:52 [I wonder if Varick is awake yet] Oct 31 12:49:49 [I expect he will be soon] *she leans forward, kissing him deeply and passionately before teasingly moving away* Oct 31 12:50:00 * Morgan blinks, looking a little stunned Oct 31 12:50:20 [uhhh... yeah... have you... ummm... have you listened to him talking to Emil when they wake?] Oct 31 12:54:25 * Molly smiles, looking particularly satisfied with herself as she gets off the desk [no, I haven’t heard them] Oct 31 12:54:51 * Morgan nods Oct 31 12:54:59 [you should. Its endearing] Oct 31 12:55:15 * Molly nods Oct 31 12:55:26 [I’ll go and spy] Oct 31 12:55:57 * Morgan nods, watching her Oct 31 12:57:40 * Molly smiles [something wrong, my love?] Oct 31 12:58:11 [no, just keen to see your reaction if they're doing as I expect] Oct 31 12:59:51 * Molly nods, going to stand in the doorway. He can faintly hear Varick talking too Oct 31 13:00:18 * Morgan listens Oct 31 13:02:30 V: tomorrow will be our last nap day, but that’s okay. You don’t need to be scared, okay? I will be with you Oct 31 13:03:03 * Molly bites her lip, looking emotional [oh his dear little heart!] Oct 31 13:03:24 * Morgan nods Oct 31 13:03:32 [isn't he just wonderful] Oct 31 13:03:42 E: uhhh da! bah bah! Oct 31 13:04:22 V: In a minute. I have to get my boots on, okay? Oct 31 13:05:01 [he is, very. we’re so blessed, and I can’t wait to make even more with you] Oct 31 13:06:13 * Morgan nods Oct 31 13:06:18 [best get them up] Oct 31 13:09:01 * Molly smirks [since I already did that to you?] she giggles quietly, going through to the children Oct 31 13:09:50 * Morgan chuckles, moving to the doorway Oct 31 13:10:51 V: Mama! Can I get Emil out? Oct 31 13:11:29 yes, but I will help you. We need to drop the side first, don’t we? Oct 31 13:11:41 E: Mamamama eees! Oct 31 13:12:52 Someones excited Oct 31 13:13:12 V: He wants bubbies Oct 31 13:13:36 * Molly glances at Morgan [I know you’ve been friends a long time, but...] Oct 31 13:14:09 * Molly and Varick drop the sides. Emil waits nicely Oct 31 13:14:34 [I'll explain what we've just been told to him... in front of Inga] Oct 31 13:14:59 [I was going to suggest running him through, but yours is more savage] Oct 31 13:15:34 * Morgan nods Oct 31 13:16:21 *Varick carefully picks Emil up* Hi baby Oct 31 13:17:02 E: Bark! Oct 31 13:17:30 * Molly starts giggling, standing with her hands waiting to catch Emil if he gets dropped Oct 31 13:17:49 Bark? Oct 31 13:18:01 V: He means Varick, Vati Oct 31 13:18:09 E: *he grins* Bark Oct 31 13:18:14 Its not far off I'll admit Oct 31 13:18:41 V: can I carry him to the couch please? Oct 31 13:20:37 * Morgan nods Oct 31 13:20:41 As long as you're careful Oct 31 13:22:10 V: I will be Oct 31 13:22:42 *Varick carries Emil through carefully* Oct 31 13:22:55 * Morgan follows him, glancing at the cat and bird Oct 31 13:23:44 *they’re awake now and sitting seperate* Oct 31 13:23:56 No point hiding it, I saw you Oct 31 13:25:42 *Varick puts Emil between the animals* Oct 31 13:25:48 what did they do? Oct 31 13:25:53 V:* Oct 31 13:27:55 They were asleep together, Bir had her wing over Ulysses Oct 31 13:28:33 *Varick looks at them both, Emil grabs at Bir with an excited “Bir!” Oct 31 13:31:24 * Morgan smiles, watching them Oct 31 13:33:19 V: Captain Ulysses says he was just sleeping Oct 31 13:33:40 *Emil gets a handful of feathers* Oct 31 13:34:35 Oh dear... Oct 31 13:34:47 * Morgan gently disengages the feathers from Emil's hand Oct 31 13:35:45 *One still comes out* Oct 31 13:35:54 B: Ouchnopull! Oct 31 13:36:18 *Emil starts laughing* Oct 31 13:36:29 *Varick looks at Morgan* Oct 31 13:37:03 * Morgan picks up Bir, stroking her gently Oct 31 13:39:48 *Bir lets him. Emil looks at the red feather in his hands* Oct 31 13:39:55 V: That wasn’t good. Oct 31 13:40:09 No... but he wasn't trying to be mean Oct 31 13:41:35 *Emil holds the feather up to Morgan* Oct 31 13:41:48 V: How do we teach him? Oct 31 13:41:58 * Molly rejoins them Oct 31 13:42:16 Any ideas blossom? Got to teach our youngest not to pull out Bir's feathers... Oct 31 13:42:58 * Molly thinks Oct 31 13:43:17 I’m not sure. Don’t they just learn from experience? Oct 31 13:43:26 Generally, yes Oct 31 13:44:03 I don’t know what we can do Oct 31 13:45:32 * Morgan shrugs, rubbing Bir's beak Oct 31 13:45:34 I don't either Oct 31 13:47:51 B: Muah! Oct 31 13:48:03 You're alright, aren't you Bir Oct 31 13:48:24 *Emil reaches up with the feather, making insistent noises* Oct 31 13:48:36 * Morgan gently takes it Oct 31 13:50:17 E: Bir! Oct 31 13:50:42 * Morgan holds it up to Bir Oct 31 13:50:50 * Molly comes to Emil, kneeling in front of him “Oh my sweet boy, we can’t put it back” Oct 31 13:51:31 *Bir takes it, then drops it. it floats slowly to the floor. Emil watches it, spellbound* Oct 31 13:52:04 * Morgan picks it up, dropping it again Oct 31 13:52:19 *Emil smiles* ooh! Oct 31 13:52:39 * Molly picks Emil up, setting him on her lap Oct 31 13:52:46 V: he likes that Oct 31 13:53:01 * Morgan nods, doing it again Oct 31 13:55:46 *Emil chuckles* Oct 31 13:56:49 * Morgan smoothes Bir's feathers Oct 31 13:59:24 *Bir looks at ease. Emil waves his hand for the feather* Oct 31 13:59:47 * Morgan picks it up, giving it to him Oct 31 14:01:40 *he drops it, watching Oct 31 14:02:32 * Morgan smiles, putting Bir out of reach on a cabinet Oct 31 14:04:21 *Emil watches him, but the sound of Molly undoing the shoulder of her dress, has him immediately turned towards his Mama instead* Oct 31 14:04:43 [definitely a Koertig man, hmm?] Oct 31 14:04:50 [definitely] Oct 31 14:04:58 Varick... Oct 31 14:05:21 * Molly smiles, settling in to nursing, and stroking the cat with her spare hand Oct 31 14:05:28 V: yes, Vati? Oct 31 14:06:21 I think... there's treasure hidden around the ship... fancy asking your ghost friend where it is? Oct 31 14:07:56 *Varick nods* Does Paul still have to go when we leave tomorrow? Oct 31 14:08:39 Well... we weren't sure what he'd want were we? Oct 31 14:10:52 V: what if he want to stay here? Oct 31 14:11:15 Well... if he's -happy- here... Oct 31 14:12:48 V: *he nods* I’ll ask him Oct 31 14:13:50 *Varick wanders off to the bedroom. Morgan can hear the cat purring and the baby gulping down the milk, not really a surprise after he’d seen the sheer volume he’d managed to express at four in the morning Oct 31 14:15:04 * Morgan chuckles quietly to himself, waiting for Varick Oct 31 14:15:46 * Molly smiles Oct 31 14:15:57 something funny, my love? Oct 31 14:17:07 Surprised you've any left after this morning Oct 31 14:19:08 * Molly blushes, smiling shyly Oct 31 14:19:29 if you were in his position you could find out for yourself! Oct 31 14:19:47 * Molly blushes harder, taking her hand from the cat and covering her mouth Oct 31 14:19:53 I wouldn't want to deprive him of his meal Oct 31 14:20:16 I’m sorry, that was... oh dear, Oct 31 14:21:15 At least it was to me... I keep doing that around HeinzHarold Oct 31 14:23:34 * Molly smiles Oct 31 14:23:37 like what? Oct 31 14:23:58 Couldn't possibly comment on that... Oct 31 14:24:39 * Molly smiles Oct 31 14:24:44 oh you could... Oct 31 14:25:36 * Morgan glances toward the bedroom before speaking quietly Oct 31 14:26:00 As an example... we were talking about spending time in the nest... he says 'thats your happy hole, huh' and I said 'no, Molly's got that' Oct 31 14:27:41 * Molly looks shocked before giggling quietly Oct 31 14:28:00 Thats exactly what I looked like too Oct 31 14:30:43 your happy hole?! oh my! *she smiles* Oct 31 14:31:54 Not sure who was more surprised I said it, me or HeinzHarold Oct 31 14:33:25 * Molly whispers Oct 31 14:33:44 which hole though, mon petit chou? Oct 31 14:34:33 * Morgan blushes hard Oct 31 14:36:29 * Molly giggles Oct 31 14:36:53 god you are so attractive to me when you blush like that Oct 31 14:37:23 Oh really? Oct 31 14:41:19 * Molly nods Oct 31 14:41:35 really. Oct 31 14:42:52 Why? Oct 31 14:47:18 it’s hard to explain Oct 31 14:47:58 * Morgan nods Oct 31 14:47:59 Alright Oct 31 14:50:19 I’ll try later, hmm? Oct 31 14:50:23 * Morgan nods Oct 31 14:50:27 Aye, alright my love Oct 31 14:51:17 V: Paul says he wants to stay on the ship, and that he’ll help us Oct 31 14:52:06 * Morgan nods Oct 31 14:52:12 Alright, if thatswhat he wants Oct 31 14:53:03 my love, do you need me to come? Oct 31 14:53:15 No, we'll be alright if you want to stay here Oct 31 14:53:29 I can follow along nice he’s finished Oct 31 14:53:53 * Morgan nods Oct 31 14:54:00 Alright love. We'll see you in a while Oct 31 14:56:49 * Molly nods Oct 31 14:56:57 you certainly will, my love Oct 31 14:57:08 * Morgan nods, putting his hand on Varicks shoulder Oct 31 14:57:12 Alright lad, where to? Oct 31 14:57:18 * Molly is now known as Varick Oct 31 14:57:25 what are we looking for? Oct 31 14:58:07 Well, I found a little note with a direction to a little hidden panel in the crew room that had some money and jewellery in... so any others like that Oct 31 15:00:41 okay, how long can you stay with me today? do you have to work? Oct 31 15:00:51 I've done my work for the day Oct 31 15:02:20 * Varick looks pleased Oct 31 15:02:28 we can play all afternoon? Oct 31 15:03:01 Don't see why not really Oct 31 15:05:57 Yay! let’s start with the hold, okay? Oct 31 15:06:03 * Morgan nods Oct 31 15:06:05 Yeah, ok Oct 31 15:08:56 *they do this for quite a while, but it’s only when they get to the brig that Varick says “there’s a small bag inside the bunk mattress, Vati” Oct 31 15:09:41 * Morgan nods, feeling for it Oct 31 15:09:53 *he can just about feel it* Oct 31 15:10:08 * Morgan uses his dagger to cut a small hole to get at it Oct 31 15:10:39 *he manages it* Oct 31 15:10:54 * Morgan tucks it into a pocket Oct 31 15:11:01 Right... lets carry on Oct 31 15:11:46 *They do so for another hour, Varick is obviously enjoying having Morgan to himself. they don’t find anything else* Oct 31 15:12:05 Figured there'd be more... shall we go back and see what we've found? Oct 31 15:12:15 * Varick nods, smiling Oct 31 15:14:45 * Morgan leads him back, settling at his desk, putting the small bag on it Oct 31 15:14:56 Shall we see what Varick, the Sea Wolf Pirate has found? Oct 31 15:15:13 *Hh and Inga are there too* Oct 31 15:15:45 *Varick sits beside Morgan * it’s not very big! Oct 31 15:15:55 $thats what she said$ Oct 31 15:16:09 No... probably jewellery I reckon... Oct 31 15:16:12 *HH just smirks* $maybe to you, man$ Oct 31 15:16:22 * Morgan starts loosening the knot before handing it to Varick Oct 31 15:16:24 Go on then Oct 31 15:17:41 * Varick tips it out. there’s ten different cut gems, as well as one of the vials from the order, that are usually filled with poison and engraved with a number as well as coordinates* Oct 31 15:18:02 * Morgan picks the vial up, looking at it Oct 31 15:21:52 *it is definitely one of theirs, the number seventy one* Oct 31 15:22:17 * Morgan looks at the coordinates to see if it matches the ones he's seen before Oct 31 15:22:31 wow, look at my stones! Oct 31 15:22:49 $mighta said that to a lassie before$ Oct 31 15:22:49 * Morgan nods, tucking the vial into his pocket Oct 31 15:23:14 Inga, I don't suppose Molly told you about how Emil declares he's hungry? Oct 31 15:23:25 I: no? Oct 31 15:23:36 M: *she smiles* I was waiting for you Oct 31 15:24:09 * Morgan nods, repeating what Emil said Oct 31 15:25:40 I: Heinzharold! that’s your fault! Oct 31 15:26:00 Varick had to explain to me what he was saying... Oct 31 15:26:06 HH looks a bit uncomfortable: Not just me that calls them that! Oct 31 15:26:55 * Morgan smiles slightly, looking at the gems closely Oct 31 15:27:36 *they’re very nice, a good couple of hundred guilders worth, and easy to sell quickly for a hasty escape plan* Oct 31 15:28:03 * Morgan makes a mmhmmm noise to himself Oct 31 15:30:49 HH: so whatcha got, man? Oct 31 15:31:15 Couple of hundred guilders worth easily... Oct 31 15:34:26 HH: *he nods* nice. Oct 31 15:34:55 I need to make time to go to the explorers guild tomorrow Oct 31 15:37:37 HH: I can be in charge o’ two ladies, let them know who’s the boss *he winks at Morgan* Oct 31 15:37:52 I'm sure Oct 31 15:39:10 M: I’m going to the dressmakers, I’m afraid. Oct 31 15:39:31 I thought you might want to hold off until the three of you were together Oct 31 15:42:26 M: if I take our measurements over, they can start to gather things for us to choose from Oct 31 15:42:33 * Morgan nods Oct 31 15:42:36 Thats a good idea Oct 31 15:42:37 HH: sounds fancy as hell Oct 31 15:44:16 * Morgan nods, looking thoughtful Oct 31 15:46:26 [something on your mind, my love, like me undressing to try on new clothes?] Oct 31 15:46:55 [I was considering getting a new coat... something a bit... smarter than my usual] Oct 31 15:48:53 [you can come with me then...] Oct 31 15:49:11 *Molly smiles faintly above her knitting* Oct 31 15:49:30 * Morgan rolls one of the gems in little circles Oct 31 15:50:14 *Molly glances at the movement, watching a few moments before blushing and looking away* Oct 31 15:50:40 [something on your mind?] Oct 31 15:50:46 I: if you measure me, could you take mine? Oct 31 15:51:02 [almost always, because of you!] Oct 31 15:51:27 *Molly nods* yes, and I’ll explain the requirements too Oct 31 15:52:24 *Inga smiles, glancing at Morgan* I have to be sure I look good, and not just fat *this is what she’d asked about his dream of him having sex with her pregnant* Oct 31 15:53:02 * Morgan smirks slightly Oct 31 15:53:13 $Do they do measurements like with horses, but in handfuls?$ Oct 31 15:55:32 $easily six hands a piece, and getting bigger already$ Oct 31 15:56:38 * Morgan nods a little Oct 31 15:58:41 *Molly stands up* I’ll get my tape measure and we’ll do it now Oct 31 15:58:53 $that’s what she said!$ Oct 31 15:59:49 * Morgan smirks Oct 31 16:01:34 *Inga stands too* Oct 31 16:01:47 M: We won’t be too long, liebes herz Oct 31 16:01:56 Alright love Oct 31 16:02:30 *the two women go into the bedroom, and shut the door. HH watches this a moment, before looking to Morgan Oct 31 16:02:48 HH: Just supposed to sit here and twiddle our thumbs, huh? Oct 31 16:03:08 You speak for yourself, I'm twiddling these gems Oct 31 16:03:34 HH: *he smirks* gotta twiddle the gems, man Oct 31 16:06:59 I suppose I could look for a jeweller, too, see if they'll take these off me Oct 31 16:07:10 * Varick is now known as HH Oct 31 16:07:19 * HH comes over to have a look Oct 31 16:07:29 nice, man. shouldn’t be too hard Oct 31 16:08:30 No, I wouldn't imagine so Oct 31 16:10:29 Reck’n I can buy that light blue one off ya? Oct 31 16:10:51 * Morgan looks at it closely Oct 31 16:11:07 *it’s a pretty but pale sapphire* Oct 31 16:11:28 Gonn' make some jewellery for her? Oct 31 16:12:55 * HH nods Oct 31 16:13:23 she’s givin’ me a special Prophets Mass gift, wanna do th’ same Oct 31 16:13:39 * Morgan holds it out to him Oct 31 16:13:50 how much you want for it? Oct 31 16:14:41 * Morgan shrugs Oct 31 16:15:03 Ten? Oct 31 16:17:35 worth more than that, man Oct 31 16:19:18 maybe Oct 31 16:20:34 I’ll give ya twenty Oct 31 16:20:49 * Morgan nods Oct 31 16:20:51 Alright man Oct 31 16:20:53 * there’s giggling from the other room* Oct 31 16:21:22 * HH takes some coins from his pocket, and puts the gem in instead Oct 31 16:22:00 * Morgan puts his arm around Varick, cuddling him Oct 31 16:24:39 *Varick is lining the gems up. Emil is cruising along the couch* Oct 31 16:25:53 * Morgan sighs Oct 31 16:25:55 My boys Oct 31 16:26:36 * HH nods, smiling “yer a lucky man” Oct 31 16:26:53 * Morgan nods Oct 31 16:26:55 Can't argue with that Oct 31 16:27:02 *Emil slips, landing hard on his bottom, and starts crying* Oct 31 16:28:25 *Molly and Inga open the bedroom door. Molly has the tape measure in her hand, but the reason for the giggling becomes apparent. Both women have something stuffed up their dresses to very effectively simulate large bumps* Oct 31 16:28:54 * Morgan chuckles, moving and picking up Emil, bouncing him a little Oct 31 16:29:06 Its alright little lamb, just a bump in the road Oct 31 16:29:26 * HH chuckles, but is then surreptitiously watching Morgan Oct 31 16:29:40 *Emil settles easily* Oct 31 16:29:58 M: *she looks concerned* is he okay? Oct 31 16:30:23 He's fine... just sat down harder than he expected Oct 31 16:30:39 *Varick looks at the two women* wow, how did you both get so fat?! Oct 31 16:31:15 * HH grimaces $uh oh!$ Oct 31 16:31:55 *Inga and Molly both laugh, but Morgan can tell Molly is a little uneasy* Oct 31 16:32:44 Varick... I know you didn't mean for it to be, but that isn't very nice. They're pretending to have big babies in their tummies... Oct 31 16:33:59 V: Oh! okay. Can I play pretend too, Mama? Oct 31 16:34:30 *Molly nods* Just for a minute, then we need to get back to normal Oct 31 16:35:00 $you need to go play pretend with her too, man?$ *he grins at Morgan* Oct 31 16:35:31 $Doesn't smell right$ Oct 31 16:36:02 *when Varick goes to pat the bellies, HH quietly says* you what? Oct 31 16:36:30 What? Oct 31 16:38:07 what doesn’t smell right? Oct 31 16:39:04 Have I not explained it? I can smell when they're pregnant... that makes a part of, y'know Oct 31 16:39:54 huh... that’s not that weird, for you. Oct 31 16:40:02 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 31 16:40:06 No, not really Oct 31 16:40:15 what about Inga? Oct 31 16:40:55 What about her? Oct 31 16:41:01 I doubt she can smell it Oct 31 16:41:56 she smell already? Oct 31 16:42:01 * Morgan nods Oct 31 16:42:24 * HH frowns almost imperceptibly “That gonna be a problem?” Oct 31 16:42:43 I'm sure I can manage to keep my hands to myself Oct 31 16:45:37 * HH nods, but he looks just a little too serious. in his micro-expressions he’s protective, anxious, and a little bit jealous Oct 31 16:46:20 * Morgan sighs Oct 31 16:47:35 Look, I can smell it, just, but... its not had any effect on me... and even if it did, she's -your- wife. Leaving aside the fact -she- wouldn't do that to you, -I- wouldn't do that to you, or Molly. Oct 31 16:48:26 yeah, sorry man. I know I can trust you, an’ I know it’s bullshit for me to be weird after the draw and all Oct 31 16:48:44 Yes, it is. But I get it. Oct 31 16:48:59 hug? Oct 31 16:49:08 * Morgan nods, immediately moving to Oct 31 16:49:58 * HH hugs him. They hear Varick doing high voices “Hello baby Koertig, how are you today?” “I’m fine baby Lehenstreue, how are you?” Oct 31 16:50:08 * HH sniggers quietly Oct 31 16:50:33 * Morgan lets go, turning to watch Varick discretely Oct 31 16:51:28 *Varick has positioned the giggling women so their fake bellies are touching. Molly’s looks more stuff than Inga’s* Oct 31 16:51:42 kinda sweet, man Oct 31 16:51:52 * Morgan nods Oct 31 16:52:00 That kid is amazing... he's come so far Oct 31 16:54:05 * HH pats his shoulder Oct 31 16:54:12 that’s from having you pair Oct 31 16:55:24 A miracle, given how much I held back until recently Oct 31 16:56:24 * HH nods, watching Molly idly stroke the bump whilst chatting to Varick about where the pretend baby will sleep Oct 31 16:56:35 So some of it was her at first Oct 31 16:56:58 * Morgan nods Oct 31 16:57:00 yeah Oct 31 16:59:22 * HH gives Inga a wink when he spots her also surreptitiously watching Morgan Oct 31 17:00:23 You pair aren't nearly so discrete at that as you think you are Oct 31 17:01:13 * HH chuckles Oct 31 17:01:24 what can I say, we’re nosey Oct 31 17:01:44 I noticed Oct 31 17:03:42 M: Alright Varick, time to stop. it’s nearly time for your tea Oct 31 17:05:49 *Varick goes back to Morgan* Oct 31 17:06:07 *Molly smiles at Morgan* we’ll just be a minute... Oct 31 17:06:16 * Morgan nods Oct 31 17:06:18 Alright love Oct 31 17:06:34 [next year, my love, and we won’t be playing pretend] Oct 31 17:06:42 [no. I look forward to it] Oct 31 17:07:37 [me too, in all the ways] Oct 31 17:21:07 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 31 17:28:33 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 31 19:14:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 31 19:25:26 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 31 19:25:47 M: Alright Varick, time to stop. it’s nearly time for your tea Oct 31 19:25:47 *Varick goes back to Morgan* Oct 31 19:25:47 *Molly smiles at Morgan* we’ll just be a minute... Oct 31 19:25:47 * Morgan nods Oct 31 19:25:47 Alright love Oct 31 19:25:49 [next year, my love, and we won’t be playing pretend] Oct 31 19:25:51 [no. I look forward to it] Oct 31 19:25:53 [me too, in all the ways] Oct 31 19:28:59 * Morgan nods, sitting down with Varick Oct 31 19:29:32 * Molly is now known as Varick Oct 31 19:29:42 when will Mama really have a baby? Oct 31 19:29:59 When the time is right Oct 31 19:32:36 *Emil starts trying to stand on Morgan’s lap* Oct 31 19:33:00 * Morgan nods his hands, letting him stand Oct 31 19:34:28 *Inga is out first, a few minutes later, and HH goes to whisper to her and kiss her cheek* Oct 31 19:37:12 * Morgan glances at them before looking back to Emil, humming Oct 31 19:37:53 *Inga blushes, smiling* Oct 31 19:38:10 I: Molly says she’s just sorting herself out Oct 31 19:38:36 $is she now...$ Oct 31 19:38:45 * Morgan sniggers briefly Oct 31 19:40:23 I: why is that funny? Oct 31 19:40:37 HH: Yeah man, why’s it funny? *he grins* Oct 31 19:41:10 It'll just take a while won't it, you know how long she takes to get ready Oct 31 19:43:36 I: I think she’s mostly just daydreaming now! Oct 31 19:44:04 Oh? Oct 31 19:44:52 I: babies and extra attentiveness I think *she giggles* Oct 31 19:45:40 Sounds about right Oct 31 19:46:48 *Molly does look quite happy when she comes back five minutes later, to a call of “Eees!” from Emil* Oct 31 19:47:23 HH: She’s got a name, kid, they don’t take well to just having that shouted at them Oct 31 19:48:02 I: *she smiles briefly at Morgan before looking to HH* Funny, it’s not stopped you trying! Oct 31 19:49:18 * Morgan nods Oct 31 19:50:51 *Molly smiles, coming to take him. He lays his head on her chest and says “EE-bah. Mamam” Oct 31 19:51:51 What -is- he saying?! Oct 31 19:52:14 HH: Could it be heartbeat? Oct 31 19:52:57 M: It’s not the worst idea, it does tend to be when he’s cuddling me Oct 31 19:53:21 * Morgan shrugs, sighing Oct 31 19:53:57 V: Maybe it means love? Oct 31 19:54:13 *Molly smiles* That would be nice Oct 31 19:54:26 * Morgan nod Oct 31 19:54:30 It would be lovely Oct 31 19:55:24 *there’s a knock on the door, it’s not very fast but it’s continual* Oct 31 19:55:38 * Morgan gets up, going to answer it Oct 31 19:55:57 *Florrie is stood there, looking up* Ballhead Oct 31 19:56:14 Hey sweetheart, what are you doing here? Where's your mama? Oct 31 19:56:25 Room. Got food. Oct 31 19:56:27 ? Oct 31 19:56:39 Oh... she ok? Food will be here soon Oct 31 19:56:43 *he hears Alice calling her* Oct 31 19:56:58 F: I want see Ballhead Oct 31 19:57:35 * Morgan calls out to Alice "she's down here Alice, she's alright" Oct 31 19:57:48 A: Shall I fetch her back? Oct 31 19:58:15 No, you're fine. We'll have some food for them before long Oct 31 20:00:22 A: Thanks Oct 31 20:00:35 * Morgan ushers Florrie inside Oct 31 20:00:44 What've you been up to today sweetheart? Oct 31 20:01:03 *Florrie goes inside* Look at book. Bags. Oct 31 20:01:34 What book? We're going to dock tomorrow then it'll be a coach to my new house Oct 31 20:02:04 F: flowers Oct 31 20:02:44 * Varick comes over “We played pretend that Mama and Inga had babies in their tummies” Oct 31 20:03:18 F: I play? I have baby tummy? Oct 31 20:07:24 * Morgan hands her a small cushion Oct 31 20:07:30 Goes under your dress over your tummy Oct 31 20:07:44 F: help Oct 31 20:08:04 * Morgan nods, doing so Oct 31 20:08:34 F: I mummy, you Daddy Varick Oct 31 20:10:12 * Varick nods Oct 31 20:10:17 okay Oct 31 20:10:28 * Morgan smiles, watching them Oct 31 20:10:38 F: where live? Oct 31 20:11:07 * Varick shows her by the window seat Oct 31 20:11:23 F: no. too small. want big house. Oct 31 20:11:44 HH nods: Yeah, sounds about right Oct 31 20:11:58 * Oct 31 20:12:20 *molly and .inga both tell him to shut up* Oct 31 20:14:17 * Morgan chuckles Oct 31 20:16:20 *it is decided that most of the room is their house, and the grown up are their pets. HH joins in, being a particularly badly behaved pet bear* Oct 31 20:17:22 * Morgan laughs as he watches them Oct 31 20:17:58 *Molly does too. Inga looks very happy* Oct 31 20:19:15 [He is going to be so good] Oct 31 20:19:49 [definitely. they’re so lucky] Oct 31 20:20:35 [Florrie seems to be getting more confident too] Oct 31 20:20:55 [she feels safer] Oct 31 20:21:02 * Morgan nods Oct 31 20:21:48 F: No! No go battle! Stay do nappies! Oct 31 20:22:31 *HH looks up* dunno man, he might have the right idea Oct 31 20:23:03 Fairly sure on occasion they count as cruel and unusual punishment Oct 31 20:23:22 *HH chuckes* Oct 31 20:23:56 I have to go battle to save our town! Oct 31 20:24:36 * Morgan nods Oct 31 20:24:47 F: *she stamps her foot* No battle! sweep floor, Varick! Oct 31 20:25:40 $like living with my Ma!$ Oct 31 20:26:19 $was just thinking that$ Oct 31 20:26:44 $lucky our wives are more biddable$ Oct 31 20:26:57 $you think so?$ Oct 31 20:27:20 $well mine is, except in the bedroom$ Oct 31 20:27:40 $You just wait man$ Oct 31 20:28:46 $for?$ Oct 31 20:29:08 $Once the kid comes along, you'll be run ragged$ Oct 31 20:29:50 * Varick nods before suddenly clutching his belly and play groaning Oct 31 20:30:05 F: Oh no! Bear sick! Oct 31 20:30:40 * Varick nods “It’s okay, I’ll get the ugly old witch” Oct 31 20:31:03 $I'd say the person he speaks to next could land him in trouble$ Oct 31 20:31:18 $the kids a gonner, man$ Oct 31 20:32:01 * Varick goes to Molly “you have to be the witch now, okay?” Oct 31 20:32:22 * Morgan sighs, pinching the bridge of his nose Oct 31 20:34:07 M: mmhmm, indeed. *Molly goes to join in* Now then, peasant farmer and his suspiciously young wife, what seems to be the problem with your bear? is it the awful way he smells? Oct 31 20:36:08 Tis pretty rotten Oct 31 20:36:22 HH: Oi! sorry, uhh.... oooooowwwwwwwww! grrrr! Oct 31 20:36:53 *Molly tries not to laugh, but Inga giggles* Oct 31 20:36:57 Sounds like a dyspeptic basset hound Oct 31 20:37:53 How did a doctor get in my house? Hello, Doctor Morgan Oct 31 20:38:04 F: no! Doctor Ballhead! Oct 31 20:38:30 * Varick giggles “Hello, Doctor Ballhead!” Oct 31 20:39:00 *HH chuckles before groaning again* Oct 31 20:39:08 Uhhh... hello peasant farmer and suspiciously young wife... Oct 31 20:39:38 F: Bear sick, doctor fix? Oct 31 20:41:04 He does sound sick, because he sounds like a moany dog Oct 31 20:41:44 F: Not dog, bear! Oct 31 20:41:58 So -thats- the problem Oct 31 20:42:37 *Molly sits on the corner of the desk* And that is why you need a witch, and not a doctor. We know what we’re talking about Oct 31 20:43:32 F: no sit on table! I cleaned! Oct 31 20:44:39 Yeah, witch woman, get off the table Oct 31 20:46:17 *Molly tilts her head, looking at Morgan* A lowly doctor, thinking he can tell I, the great Mollisara, grand-witch of the Schwarzenwald, where I can and cannot sit? Oct 31 20:46:57 Rude to sit on a young ladies table when she's cleaned it Oct 31 20:47:02 $this where you normally show her exactly where she -can- sit, huh?$ Oct 31 20:47:13 $Something like$ Oct 31 20:47:33 *Molly stands up* You, Doctor, are extremely bossy Oct 31 20:47:34 [or I could spank you until you can't sit at all...] Oct 31 20:48:04 [could you? I’ll wait for proof, if you don’t mind] Oct 31 20:48:51 *Molly smiles faintly* Oct 31 20:50:20 A character flaw of mine Oct 31 20:51:25 Are you going to argue, or help my bear? Oct 31 20:52:50 Yeah, witch woman, help his bear Oct 31 20:53:17 *Molly watches Morgan* Are you sure, Doctor? Wouldn’t you like to take this outside and go toe to toe with me? Oct 31 20:53:41 *HH snorts, then tries to cover it with a groan again* Oct 31 20:54:06 Not while the basset bear is poorly Oct 31 20:54:53 *Morgan notices a feeling of being watched* Oct 31 20:55:28 * Morgan surrepticiously glances about Oct 31 20:55:51 M: Alright, I will say a spell over him, and he will either get better, or develop a bad case of flatulance. Every spell has a risk Oct 31 20:56:20 *Alice, Elsie, James, Claudia, and Uinise are watching from the doorway* Oct 31 20:56:43 Fairly sure he already has a bad case of flatulance Oct 31 20:57:18 *Molly struggles to stay in character, and there’s is quiet laughter from the doorway* Oct 31 20:57:51 F: Not flat, round, Arnold round Oct 31 20:58:09 Arnold round? Oct 31 20:58:46 *Molly laughs then with the others. HH winces* Oct 31 20:59:51 *A crew man coughs from behind the group* Children’s food Oct 31 21:00:44 *everyone clears out of the way* Oct 31 21:01:47 M: There we go, the bear was fixed by the witch, the doctor had to admit she was more skilled, and they all lived happily ever after. tea time. Oct 31 21:02:48 * Morgan mutters Oct 31 21:02:50 Sounds reasonable Oct 31 21:02:58 *Florrie and Varick go to the table. HH stands up “hey, no fair! I didn’t get my flatulence!” Oct 31 21:03:14 Inga: You’ve got plenty. Oct 31 21:03:47 * Morgan nods earnestly Oct 31 21:05:05 *Everyone laughs, finding seats* Oct 31 21:05:18 * Varick is now known as Molly Oct 31 21:06:05 * Molly comes to Morgan, speaking quietly “So Doctor... even witches need a thorough examination now and then...” Oct 31 21:06:57 Do they? Oct 31 21:09:30 mmhmm... head to toe, and -all- the places in between Oct 31 21:09:53 I see... best see to that when we can then Oct 31 21:10:26 * Molly nods, kissing his cheek before whispering “You’re too cute to spank me that hard” Oct 31 21:11:24 Oh dear... once we have the leisure... Oct 31 21:12:42 then you will...? *she shrugs, smirking* gently tell me off? Oct 31 21:13:26 * Morgan gently kisses her cheek before finding somewhere to sit Oct 31 21:14:02 * Molly frowns slightly before busying herself with helping Emil with his food Oct 31 21:14:33 [Don't you worry, you'll get ravished later] Oct 31 21:14:46 * Molly smiles, blushing Oct 31 21:15:14 [I’d like that] Oct 31 21:15:53 * Morgan nods slightly, looking round Oct 31 21:16:36 *Everyone looks quite content here in the study that’s the most common place for everyone to be* Oct 31 21:18:30 *Once the children are all in bed, the grownups have dinner in here. It’s fish, again* Oct 31 21:18:46 HH: Man, I am not eating fish for a month! Oct 31 21:19:42 I don't think its that bad Oct 31 21:20:49 M: I have to admit, I’d like a break from it now too! Oct 31 21:23:40 * Morgan shrugs Oct 31 21:23:45 Bit of lamb maybe Oct 31 21:24:50 HH: oh yeah, sounds so good, man Oct 31 21:25:13 Maybe I'll upset all manner of people and cook it myself Oct 31 21:25:18 [its sounds like he -really- loves lamb...] Oct 31 21:25:40 I: I think you can do what you like in your own home Oct 31 21:26:11 You'd be surprised Oct 31 21:29:14 HH: You can come cook at ours Oct 31 21:38:23 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 31 21:41:34 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 31 21:47:47 HH: oh yeah, sounds so good, man Oct 31 21:47:47 Maybe I'll upset all manner of people and cook it myself Oct 31 21:47:47 [its sounds like he -really- loves lamb...] Oct 31 21:47:47 I: I think you can do what you like in your own home Oct 31 21:47:47 You'd be surprised Oct 31 21:47:49 HH: You can come cook at ours Oct 31 21:47:51 Aye, maybe Oct 31 21:48:18 Elsie: will we be neigh? Oct 31 21:48:26 neighbours? Oct 31 21:48:53 Thats a good point, we could do with getting a map of the grounds to plan it Oct 31 21:49:41 oh, I have that, it’s in a notebook Oct 31 21:50:26 I: it’d be nice to be neighbours Oct 31 21:50:41 HH: No adjoining walls though Oct 31 21:50:59 Learned that lesson, didn't you Oct 31 21:51:23 HH nods. James looks cnfused Oct 31 21:51:34 J: what lesson was it? Oct 31 21:53:00 The walls were quite thin, I'm given to understand Oct 31 21:54:29 Elsie quietly says: I think they were overheard during marital relations Oct 31 21:54:56 *James blushes but nods* No joining walls. Oct 31 21:55:21 U: That’s a big thing here, isn’t it? Oct 31 21:55:38 $tahts what she said$ Oct 31 21:55:52 aye... we are very keen on our privacy Oct 31 21:55:53 *HH nearly chokes* Oct 31 21:56:25 U: But people know you are having sex anyway, like in quiet hour. Oct 31 21:56:57 *Alice is the only one who doesn’t look a little embarrassed by this forthright statement* Oct 31 21:57:17 Ah but they pretend that they don't know Oct 31 22:00:22 U: why? Oct 31 22:00:30 * Morgan shrugs Oct 31 22:00:36 Just one of the quirks of our society Oct 31 22:00:56 U: We’re more open at home Oct 31 22:01:26 C: $apparently how loud she is is normal$ Oct 31 22:02:44 $Loud, is she?$ Oct 31 22:02:52 That seems to be the case in most ways Oct 31 22:04:03 C: $only time so far has been that time she saw to herself when I was rubbing her back$ Oct 31 22:04:21 $So far$ Oct 31 22:04:36 HH: $I didn’t hear about that. sounds hot though$ Oct 31 22:06:07 $You're as bad as your wife$ Oct 31 22:07:19 $she’s rubbed off on me, man$ Oct 31 22:07:43 * Morgan coughs, covering a snort Oct 31 22:10:02 c: $Probably a lot, to make up for your shortcomings$ Oct 31 22:10:14 $savage$ Oct 31 22:10:35 HH: $I’ll have you know, all my comings are long comings. I’m infamous for it$ Oct 31 22:10:59 [I can see you three gesturing] Oct 31 22:11:18 [I'm not surprised] Oct 31 22:11:30 * Morgan gets up, going search of his bottle of drambui Oct 31 22:12:01 *he finds it* Oct 31 22:12:16 * Morgan pours himself a glass before offering it round Oct 31 22:13:03 *they all have some. the book is brought out to look at the layout, and next door to HH makes sense* Oct 31 22:13:52 Yeah, that does look about right Oct 31 22:15:14 *The women except Claudia start to chat about decor and layouts. The room seems so quiet when they are all gone a bit later* Oct 31 22:15:40 Our penultimate night... do you need to star watch? Oct 31 22:15:55 You know me so well Oct 31 22:16:06 * Molly nods, smiling Oct 31 22:16:17 I do indeed Oct 31 22:17:49 * Morgan nods Oct 31 22:18:02 * Molly kisses him softly Oct 31 22:18:14 I am going to bed Oct 31 22:18:30 Alright love. I don't anticipate being gone too long Oct 31 22:18:37 * Molly nods Oct 31 22:18:53 I’ll busy myself with lurid fantasies of you Oct 31 22:19:23 * Morgan smiles, kissing her cheek before he heads out Oct 31 22:20:06 *it’s a cool night, and very quiet, river rather than sea, he isn’t interrupted Oct 31 22:21:00 * Morgan glances round briefly before laying on the deck with his feet against the main mast, looking up at the sky Oct 31 22:21:32 *everything is just as it should be Oct 31 22:23:04 * Morgan just lays there for twenty minutes, looking up through the rigging Oct 31 22:23:34 *no one disturbs him* Oct 31 22:25:19 *when he gets there, Molly is already in bed and mostly asleep Oct 31 22:26:12 * Morgan quietly gets undressed and into bed Oct 31 22:26:37 * Molly cuddles up “are you... alright?” Oct 31 22:27:12 * Morgan nods Oct 31 22:27:15 Aye love, I'm okay Oct 31 22:27:31 good. And did you will want...? Oct 31 22:27:44 I think we're both a little tired for that my love Oct 31 22:27:50 * Molly nods Oct 31 22:28:05 Tomorrow? the last chance... Oct 31 22:28:30 Only the last chance on board love... we have the rest of our lives Oct 31 22:28:40 * Molly smiles Oct 31 22:28:46 Bliss. Oct 31 22:29:01 * Morgan nods, kissing her crown Oct 31 22:29:07 Come on, off to sleep with you Oct 31 22:29:19 yes, my love. as you command Oct 31 22:30:29 * Morgan nods, getting comfortable Oct 31 22:31:25 * Molly kisses him briefly before settling on his chest “Sweet dreams my love. Something fun and sexy” Oct 31 22:32:39 We can hope Oct 31 22:32:46 I command it Oct 31 22:33:12 * Morgan nods, trying to settle to sleep Oct 31 22:33:42 *she is so quickly asleep that she doesn’t sing, and he’s asleep soon after* Oct 31 22:35:14 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 31 22:53:12 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)