**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Nov 12 00:22:58 2023 Nov 12 00:22:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 12 10:36:27 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 12 12:08:17 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 12 12:16:43 I think thats probably wise Nov 12 12:16:43 * Molly nods, heading to the bedroom Nov 12 12:16:43 will you unlace me, and I’ll get ready for bed Nov 12 12:16:43 * Morgan nods, undoing the lacing Nov 12 12:16:43 There you go love Nov 12 12:16:48 * Molly smiles, removing everything until she’s completely naked, casually moving to the bathroom to prepare for bed Nov 12 12:16:50 * Morgan gets undrees Nov 12 12:16:55 * Morgan gets undressed and ready for bed Nov 12 12:20:28 * Molly cuddles up to him with a sigh Nov 12 12:20:37 I’m going to miss this Nov 12 12:20:43 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:20:45 Me too love Nov 12 12:21:27 it’s been a long time since we’ve been parted so long. Even when you were Captaining and we oft slept apart, you were only in the next room Nov 12 12:21:46 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:21:54 I am quite... apprehensive about it Nov 12 12:22:20 your nightmares, or not hva8ng the support through dealing with your parents and hers? Nov 12 12:22:48 Both Nov 12 12:25:16 * Molly nods Nov 12 12:25:31 You are stronger now than you have been before, my love Nov 12 12:25:45 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:25:52 I've faced worse Nov 12 12:26:48 * Molly nods Nov 12 12:26:57 yes you have, much worse Nov 12 12:28:21 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:30:51 * Molly kisses him gently Nov 12 12:31:12 I will be thinking of you, every day Nov 12 12:36:49 And I you Nov 12 12:38:16 do you wish to... Umm... Nov 12 12:38:42 No, love, I'm afraid I don't... is that alright? Nov 12 12:38:58 * Molly nods Nov 12 12:39:01 yes, my love Nov 12 12:39:40 This, right now, is perfect Nov 12 12:44:05 * Molly nods Nov 12 12:44:37 You are worried, I know, and that stops your ardour Nov 12 12:44:49 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:44:51 Yes, it does Nov 12 12:47:03 *they talk for some time, sweet things about missing each other, how they'll be glad to see each other, and how they love each other. The closeness of their warm bodies together leads to tenderly stroking arms, faces, backs, flanks, but no further. Soon she sings him to sleep, and he drifts off in that warmth and safety* Nov 12 12:47:45 *he starts to dream, in the thread of ten years from the fire where Molly is newly Sebastian's widow. There'd been no chance to repeat their interlude grinding to mutual pleasure in the cove, and he's gone back to Sudlachenburg to talk to his father about it. Nov 12 12:48:05 *She'd sent him with one of the cloths like he'd spent into, smelling of the pregnant scent of her. He's kept it close at night times, leading to a few occasions of letting his imagination and hand wander until he spends picturing taking her there against the cliffs. He'd done that late last night, arriving after the time everyone was in bed, going back to the Veisgraf Wing he's lived alone in for years. Nov 12 12:48:25 **without staff, he has to tend to his own preparations for the day, as he prefers ((done))* Nov 12 12:49:12 * Morgan gets washed and dressed, going for a short walk in the gardens before going to breakfast Nov 12 12:50:43 *Adalbrecht and Verity are already there. The cane Adalbrecht walks with is leant against the wall, used since he came off his horse in the Spring of Seventy One. They look pleased to see him Nov 12 12:50:56 V: good morning, dear boy Nov 12 12:51:02 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Nov 12 12:51:08 Good morning mother Nov 12 12:51:13 we didn’t know you had returned Nov 12 12:51:24 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:51:32 It was quite late, I didn't want to disturb you Nov 12 12:51:46 *they both nod* Nov 12 12:52:25 V: How is poor Heinzharold, dear boy? *he’d opted to leave his best friend to look after Molly and the children* Nov 12 12:53:18 He is managing... its been very difficult for him, understandably Nov 12 12:53:27 * Adalbrecht starts eating, and Verity follows his lead Nov 12 12:53:53 V: he was still a young man, how tragic Nov 12 12:54:21 * Morgan nods, picking at his food Nov 12 12:54:59 The new Freiarr is still a young boy? Nov 12 12:55:10 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:55:19 Very. I feel for him greatly Nov 12 12:55:26 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 12 12:55:39 It is never easy, but worse on the children Nov 12 12:56:12 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 12 12:56:23 It is a complicated situation Nov 12 12:56:27 V: How many children are there, dear boy? Nov 12 12:56:43 Six... the Freiarr is just six Nov 12 12:56:59 V: that is a lot of children! Nov 12 12:57:28 * Adalbrecht nods, eating some toast Nov 12 12:58:07 * Morgan nods Nov 12 12:58:30 The oldest, he has some grasp of what's happened, but the younger ones... particularly with their fathers sailing and... things... Nov 12 12:58:53 V: The young ones will never remember their father Nov 12 12:59:43 No, I sus[ect not Nov 12 13:00:44 V: His widow is quite young? *at four and twenty, she is* Nov 12 13:00:55 * Morgan nods Nov 12 13:00:58 Mid twenties Nov 12 13:04:06 Very young for such responsibility Nov 12 13:04:10 V: Indeed Nov 12 13:04:28 It would be appropriate for her to have support... Nov 12 13:04:40 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 12 13:05:02 I am sure the Grafdom Insel is in will provide some Nov 12 13:05:35 * Morgan sips his coffee Nov 12 13:05:47 I was thinking perhaps... we could... Nov 12 13:08:13 V: We’re rather far away to be any practical use, dear boy Nov 12 13:08:48 * Morgan sighs, watching his coffee for a moment Nov 12 13:09:00 I... I care for her. Nov 12 13:10:52 * Adalbrecht looks to the servants “leave us please” Nov 12 13:11:17 *The servants go, no doubt to gossip as they are wont to” Nov 12 13:11:46 V: *she looks at Morgan* You feel sorry for her, dear boy? Nov 12 13:12:55 Of course but... thats not what I meant mother Nov 12 13:13:25 Speak plainly then, Morgan Nov 12 13:13:35 *They’re both watching him* Nov 12 13:13:58 I did. I care for her. She cares for me. Nov 12 13:14:44 V: Her husband has only just died... Nov 12 13:14:55 * Morgan nods Nov 12 13:15:18 It is a little complicated... he kept a mistress, for years, without her knowledge... Nov 12 13:17:28 * Adalbrecht looks affronted by this Nov 12 13:17:36 That is against God’s law. Nov 12 13:17:42 * Morgan nods Nov 12 13:17:44 Yes, I know Nov 12 13:17:56 V: does she know now?” Nov 12 13:18:03 * Morgan nods Nov 12 13:18:30 He had it in his will that she be invited to the funeral. It was... cruel. Nov 12 13:19:28 V: That’s horrible, poor woman Nov 12 13:19:43 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 12 13:21:22 * Adalbrecht does likewise, watching Morgan, putting him on the spot Nov 12 13:22:11 * Morgan sighs, looking uneasy Nov 12 13:23:07 I... we wish to be together... Nov 12 13:24:02 Already?! Nov 12 13:24:17 *Verity is smiling though* Nov 12 13:25:15 * Morgan watches his father Nov 12 13:25:29 We felt drawn to eachother months ago Nov 12 13:27:51 She is still in full mourning until a year has passed. that is another ten months Nov 12 13:27:59 Me nods Nov 12 13:28:01 I know Nov 12 13:30:11 V: *she smiles* You’re in love again?! Nov 12 13:30:35 I think... I think II might be Nov 12 13:32:54 She already has a lot of children, Morgan. Nov 12 13:33:58 Yes sir, I know Nov 12 13:34:15 V: I think it’s wonderful, dear boy. You’re ready to settle down again Nov 12 13:34:27 * Adalbrecht frowns Nov 12 13:35:20 * Morgan watches his father, waiting Nov 12 13:35:30 My lord... I need your guidance and support Nov 12 13:35:54 I think you are rushing into it because you finally feel something for a woman who is not Dietlinde Nov 12 13:36:08 * Morgan looks hurt Nov 12 13:36:17 V: *she says a quiet warning* Adalbrecht... Nov 12 13:36:52 Have you really considered it? Thoroughly, this time? Nov 12 13:37:37 Yes... I have... but I am able to accept I may not be seeing all sides, which I couldn't before. Nov 12 13:39:01 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 12 13:39:20 She is going to be tied to Insel until their son is a man Nov 12 13:39:33 * Morgan nods Nov 12 13:39:44 Yes, I know Nov 12 13:40:00 Which means you will need to move there, for twelve years Nov 12 13:40:19 * Morgan frowns Nov 12 13:40:28 I... yes, I suppose so Nov 12 13:40:34 V: That -is- a very long time... Nov 12 13:41:02 * Morgan nods, looking upset Nov 12 13:41:07 Yes it is Nov 12 13:42:02 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 12 13:42:30 You would be able to visit us, but your own children would probably not be born here Nov 12 13:42:44 I don't know about that Nov 12 13:43:32 That would require leaving Insel in the hands of a steward for months at a time Nov 12 13:43:53 * Morgan nods Nov 12 13:43:59 It is not an immediate concern Nov 12 13:46:03 If you are set on her and no other, she is at least of the status we need Nov 12 13:46:33 That is something I had considered Nov 12 13:46:38 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 12 13:46:51 What is it you are asking my advice upon? Nov 12 13:48:20 Mostly... I want your support, your blessing. Nov 12 13:49:23 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 12 13:49:32 will she be a good Grafin? Nov 12 13:49:57 I believe so. She is a good Freiarrin, and that is without proper love ad support of her husband Nov 12 13:50:23 She is willing to have more children? Nov 12 13:51:18 Uhhh... I believe so... she is, as it stands right now, with child Nov 12 13:51:36 * Adalbrecht sighs, rubbing his forehead Nov 12 13:51:46 It is definitely his child? Nov 12 13:51:51 V: Adalbrecht! Nov 12 13:52:07 Yes... she was faithful even though he wasn't Nov 12 13:52:19 * Adalbrecht nods Nov 12 13:52:29 You need to stay away, Morgan Nov 12 13:52:42 Why? Nov 12 13:54:10 Do you want to ruin her reputation “ Nov 12 13:54:12 ? Nov 12 13:54:18 No, of course not Nov 12 13:55:27 V: if you are there, and then she has a child some months later, whilst she is still in mourning, and after that you wed, it will look like she was unfaithful or did not appropriately complete her mourning, dear boy Nov 12 13:56:21 * Morgan looks deeply unhappy Nov 12 13:57:05 For how long? Nov 12 13:58:43 * Adalbrecht and Verity look at each other Nov 12 13:58:57 V: he has been gone two months... Nov 12 13:59:16 She will be quickened and notably showing by...? Nov 12 13:59:33 V: About six months of pregnancy Nov 12 13:59:47 * Adalbrecht looks to Morgan “Four months then” Nov 12 14:00:33 But... if she is showing by six months, it cannot possibly be imagined from -now- that it would be mine.. Nov 12 14:01:26 V: we need to be completely sure that no one thinks it, you do not want unpleasant gossip about her, do you? Nov 12 14:01:45 No, no, of course not... but... four months?! Nov 12 14:05:36 I will give my blessing, providing you will follow my guidance Nov 12 14:06:14 I will need to see her... I don't want her getting a letter and thinking it is an excuse... Nov 12 14:07:59 V: Dear boy, I don’t think that is wise Nov 12 14:08:41 It sounds like a cop out... Nov 12 14:09:19 If she is a sensible Freiarrin she will understand Nov 12 14:09:56 * Morgan frowns Nov 12 14:10:07 This is to protect her? Not to punish me? Nov 12 14:12:49 Of course it is. Her and her children Nov 12 14:13:10 * Morgan nods, looking deeply unhappy Nov 12 14:14:45 I understand Nov 12 14:14:51 V: Perhaps we can send her something, like a lock of your hair? Nov 12 14:15:17 * Morgan nods Nov 12 14:15:20 alright Nov 12 14:15:47 You have enough of it! when are you going to get it cut? Nov 12 14:16:26 I was not planning to Nov 12 14:17:05 *They move on to talking about Morgan’s hair, but he misses most of it as Molly fidgets, turning away so he’s behind her, arms around her, and he drops off almost instantly* Nov 12 14:18:34 *Various delays, and Adalbrecht's advice to stay away, means it is four months before he gets to see Molly, riding into Insel at long last, night falling. He’s not even been allowed to write directly, only footnotes added to Verity’s letters, and checked for appropriateness. It's winter now, the warm light from the windows looking like paradise* Nov 12 14:19:16 * Morgan leaves his horse with the grooms in the stable, making his way to the main door Nov 12 14:19:53 *A butler lets him in, taking his coat* Good evening, Veisgraf Koertig Nov 12 14:20:10 * Morgan inclines his head Nov 12 14:20:15 Where can I find the Freiarrin? Nov 12 14:20:27 She’s in the drawing room, my Lord Nov 12 14:20:42 * Morgan thanks him, asking for coffee to be sent before making his way to the drawing room Nov 12 14:21:10 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Nov 12 14:21:31 * Molly is watching the sea, still in black. The door is shut behind him, leaving them alone* Nov 12 14:22:03 * Morgan watches her for a moment Nov 12 14:22:16 My lady... Nov 12 14:22:34 * Molly smiles, moving swiftly to him and kissing him hard Nov 12 14:22:54 * Morgan makes a noise, before matching her intensity Nov 12 14:23:37 *he notices two things from being this close. one is that she is quite flat against him, and the other is that she no longer smells pregnant* Nov 12 14:24:11 * Morgan pulls away Nov 12 14:24:15 What happened? Nov 12 14:24:31 * Molly looks sad Nov 12 14:24:35 I lost the baby Nov 12 14:24:45 * Morgan takes her hands Nov 12 14:24:50 I'm sorry, truly Nov 12 14:24:56 * Molly nods Nov 12 14:25:13 I didn’t know how to tell you... I needed time to think Nov 12 14:25:28 * Morgan frowns a little Nov 12 14:25:33 That sounds... ominous Nov 12 14:25:44 * Molly watches him solemnly Nov 12 14:26:04 I lost a baby, my first. And now this one. You need heirs... Nov 12 14:26:20 But you've had six... Nov 12 14:26:36 Yes, but what if I have had all I could have? Nov 12 14:26:57 I see no reason to think that the case Nov 12 14:27:21 I don’t know I can ask you to take that risk, and see you one day regret me Nov 12 14:27:54 * Morgan moves away, sitting down Nov 12 14:27:58 I see Nov 12 14:28:11 * Molly sits near him Nov 12 14:28:58 I care for you, so deeply, and I have yearned so much for you all these months, but I am terrified I’ll fail you, and you’ll need to turn elsewhere Nov 12 14:30:00 * Morgan nods numbly Nov 12 14:30:19 * Molly watches him Nov 12 14:30:55 please... I want to be with you, but I’m scared. Nov 12 14:31:26 What is it you want? Because it sounds awfully like you're now rejecting me. Nov 12 14:31:53 I want you. I want to marry you. But you have to know the risks Nov 12 14:32:05 * Morgan nods Nov 12 14:32:10 Alright Nov 12 14:32:39 You will need time to think about what you want now Nov 12 14:33:17 What I want is simple and has not changed... Nov 12 14:33:23 but... Nov 12 14:34:19 You are correct that I will need an heir Nov 12 14:36:54 * Molly nods Nov 12 14:38:00 You are the only one in your line, except for your Cousin’s son, and that is quite a gap. *the young boy, Varick, is at the Vaticine Academy in Paderborn, fourteen years old* Nov 12 14:38:32 * Morgan nods Nov 12 14:39:07 * Molly nods Nov 12 14:39:31 would it be awfully bad to kiss you now, and ask you to think about it afterwards? Nov 12 14:39:42 Would it be -fair-? Nov 12 14:40:10 Have you not also felt like you would drown in your desire without it? Nov 12 14:40:28 Yes, I have.... Nov 12 14:40:56 Then kiss me, put us both out of our misery... Nov 12 14:41:12 * Morgan nods, doing so Nov 12 14:42:21 * Molly kisses him deeply, urgently, like he is indeed the air and she is at risk of slipping beneath the waves without him, her hands on his shoulders firmly Nov 12 14:43:02 * Morgan does likewise Nov 12 14:44:51 *At some point whilst their tongues are intertwined and they are engrossed, she moves to straddle his lap so they can kiss even more passionately. Behind his closed eyelids, he still registers the flash of lightning over the sea Nov 12 14:45:33 * Morgan stops, pulling his face away a little Nov 12 14:45:42 I think we are at risk of running away with ourselves... Nov 12 14:46:36 * Molly breathes hard, watching his eyes “Maybe I want to run away with ourselves... maybe I am sick of imagining you when I am in my lonely bed” Nov 12 14:47:09 We must be sensible... Nov 12 14:47:32 Must we? You want that? Nov 12 14:48:00 No, I want to lose myself in you, but I have to think of your reputation... Nov 12 14:48:30 * Molly moans softly. Overhead there is a boom of thunder Nov 12 14:49:05 I want you to lose yourself in me, I want us to move together here and get lost in each other... Nov 12 14:49:40 We -cant- Nov 12 14:50:07 We could. No one would need to know... I want you, it consumes me. Nov 12 14:51:37 * Morgan frowns Nov 12 14:51:55 Its a bad idea Nov 12 14:52:18 * Molly grinds gently on his lap Nov 12 14:52:26 it would feel so good Nov 12 14:53:01 I'm sure it would Nov 12 14:53:53 * Molly dips her head to kiss his neck “the storm is so loud no one would hear...” Nov 12 14:54:34 And if someone found out we would both be ruined Nov 12 14:54:45 *it is rainy heavily now, drops at the window in a steady tattoo* Nov 12 14:55:14 no one will Nov 12 14:55:59 * Morgan groans, moving to suck gently on her neck Nov 12 14:56:51 * Molly rubs her breasts against his chest as she shivers, speaking quietly “yes... that’s good” Nov 12 14:57:39 * Morgan moves her to kiss her hard Nov 12 14:58:55 *There’s another flash, brighter. She kisses him roughly, her hands all over his arms, neck and hair, her hips thrusting gently as she moves in his lap* Nov 12 14:59:33 * Morgan moans, writhing up against her Nov 12 15:00:11 * Molly breaks their lips enough to murmur into his mouth “I ache for you” Nov 12 15:00:33 God, me too Nov 12 15:01:21 * Molly kisses him, sucking his lower lip before saying “I need to feel you within me...” Nov 12 15:01:50 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:01:57 I want that, badly Nov 12 15:02:44 * Molly grinds deeper against him, gently nipping his lower lip, holding it between her teeth Nov 12 15:03:31 * Morgan moans, grinding up against her Nov 12 15:04:14 *Thunder rumbles in the skies, the wind picking up. She licks his lower lip, then his top* here. now. Nov 12 15:04:39 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:04:40 Alright Nov 12 15:05:40 * Molly reaches between them, rapidly undoing his placket, kissing him savagely. There’s the tapping of sleet against the window Nov 12 15:06:25 * Morgan groans, shifting to allow access Nov 12 15:08:35 * Molly pulls roughly at her skirts, he even hears the slight tearing of cotton, her mouth not leaving his Nov 12 15:10:37 * Morgan moans, fidgeting to make it easier Nov 12 15:11:16 * Molly says in an urgent whisper “I can’t wait any longer” Nov 12 15:13:43 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:13:46 Then dont Nov 12 15:14:46 * Molly ‘s hand is warm, but not as warm as the sweet wet heat of her entrance as she positions him there before suddenly sinking down onto him, encompassing him Nov 12 15:15:41 * Morgan groans, throwing his head back Nov 12 15:17:31 my god! *she kisses his neck again, raising up only to slide down him again deeper. More flashes illuminate the sky, it sounds dreadful outside where it is cosy in her, and blissful within her* Nov 12 15:18:05 Oh god thats... perfect... Nov 12 15:18:23 yes! you feel like heaven! Nov 12 15:19:06 * Morgan nods, putting his hands to her hips Nov 12 15:19:34 * Molly rolls them, grinding deeply on him Nov 12 15:20:14 Oh thats it... Nov 12 15:21:14 * Molly kisses him again, doing it again “Like this?” Nov 12 15:22:45 * Morgan nods, moaning Nov 12 15:23:16 *She moans too, getting faster. the door opens, Heinzharold sauntering in and shutting the door behind him* Hey man, I heard you were back! Nov 12 15:24:11 * Morgan freezes briefly before trying to get out from under her Nov 12 15:24:57 *He can see HH look surprised then grin. He gestures “carry on, I got you covered” He turns his back, fingers in his ears before starting a one sided conversation* -two- shoes? shit. Find a farrier okay? Nov 12 15:25:28 * Morgan looks at him, bewildered before looking to Molly Nov 12 15:25:56 * Molly bites her lip, shrugging and whispering “He’s a very good friend” She grinds on him again Nov 12 15:26:32 *HH says “yup, total rip-off merchants”* Nov 12 15:26:48 * Morgan bites his lip, his eyes rolling back in his head Nov 12 15:27:12 * Molly whispers in his ear “I don’t want to stop” Nov 12 15:27:27 Quickly, then Nov 12 15:27:59 HH: Depends if they reuse the shoes, see? New nails will do it for most Nov 12 15:28:32 * Molly smiles at Morgan, riding him quite roughly Nov 12 15:29:11 * Morgan grunts, thrusting up against her Nov 12 15:29:51 Are... you... withdrawing...? *she grinds deeply on him, bringing her fingers beneath her dress too* Nov 12 15:30:12 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:30:14 must... Nov 12 15:30:24 HH: well yeah... seems like half-assing it Nov 12 15:30:47 * Molly nods, rubbing her clit roughly whilst speeding up on him Nov 12 15:30:56 say when. Nov 12 15:31:12 * Morgan nods, breathing slowly to fight off the sensation as long as he can Nov 12 15:32:23 * Molly suddenly gasps, putting her head on his shoulder as she shudders through her climax, womanhood gripping him firmer. Her moan is quiet but intense Nov 12 15:32:34 HH: Never seen one meself Nov 12 15:33:02 * Morgan breathes out forcefully a few times before muttering 'now' Nov 12 15:33:59 * Molly moves off him, stroking him hard and faster with the hand she’d pleasured herself with Nov 12 15:34:27 * Morgan grunts then erupts Nov 12 15:34:42 * Molly murmurs “I love you.” Nov 12 15:35:09 * Morgan moans as quietly as he can as his pulsing slows Nov 12 15:35:10 HH: I’d buy a new one if I was you, man Nov 12 15:35:35 * Molly kisses him again, her petticoats Nov 12 15:35:56 now covered in his release. Nov 12 15:36:09 Ah crap... we need to get cleaned up Nov 12 15:36:39 * Molly smiles, using a dry bit to clean his manhood Nov 12 15:37:04 I’ll tell them I’m dressing for dinner. I’ll be back soon Nov 12 15:37:27 HH: Fifty ain’t that bad Nov 12 15:37:29 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:37:32 alright Nov 12 15:38:28 * Molly kisses him again before getting off him and going towards the door. She gently touches HH’s back before giving him a little head incline Nov 12 15:38:46 * Morgan covers himself up, doing up his placket quickly Nov 12 15:39:34 *HH nods back, letting her out before shutting the door. He comes over by the window where the rumbles continue, then gives Morgan a smirk Nov 12 15:39:39 * Molly is now known as HH Nov 12 15:39:51 Of all the stuff we’ve ever done together... Nov 12 15:40:01 that... got out of hand Nov 12 15:40:19 Shoulda kept it in hand, man! *he starts chuckling* Nov 12 15:40:37 * Morgan nods, frowning Nov 12 15:40:38 Yeah Nov 12 15:41:12 Rule number one, always yank yer rope before you go to see the lassie you gotta keep your hands off Nov 12 15:41:35 Come on man, I don't... shut up Nov 12 15:41:43 * HH laughs harder Nov 12 15:41:53 Good to have ya back man Nov 12 15:42:21 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:42:53 still marrying her then? Nov 12 15:43:15 There's a wrinkle... she's worried she won't be able to carry an heir Nov 12 15:43:42 yeah, but I think she’s just heartsore an’ needing reassurance Nov 12 15:43:54 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:44:02 What if she cant man? Nov 12 15:44:41 just as much chance of that with anyone else. An six babes out of eight pregnancies is good going, man Nov 12 15:45:41 Its not eight though is it... its four times she's carried to term Nov 12 15:46:21 yep, an two of them twins, man. One set and you’ve equalled your Da already Nov 12 15:46:36 * Morgan nids Nov 12 15:46:41 Yeah... alright... thanks Nov 12 15:47:41 look man, it’s been ten years, and you haven’t even looked at another woman. Now you’re here less than ten minutes and you’re already swiving her on the couch. Summat special there Nov 12 15:47:57 Yeah... you're right Nov 12 15:48:02 * HH nods Nov 12 15:48:07 Usually am Nov 12 15:48:53 Guess you’re gonna need a lot of interference running for the next six months, huh? Nov 12 15:49:17 I think... you're probably right... though I think we can work on being more discreet Nov 12 15:49:25 * HH laughs Nov 12 15:49:31 can’t be much less, man! Nov 12 15:49:38 No... I know Nov 12 15:49:56 yer not the first I’ve done that for, probably won’t be the last Nov 12 15:50:54 I'm not sure I want to know Nov 12 15:52:58 Nope. Don’t worry, mebbie you can pay me back one day, eh? Nov 12 15:53:15 * Morgan ndos Nov 12 15:53:26 Yeah, I will Nov 12 15:54:51 * HH nods, watching the storm Nov 12 15:54:58 you mad about her then Nov 12 15:55:27 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:55:30 Completely it seems Nov 12 15:55:35 * HH chuckles Nov 12 15:55:50 Glad for you, man. Dietlinde would want you happy Nov 12 15:55:58 * Morgan nods Nov 12 15:56:04 Yeah, I think she would Nov 12 15:56:54 * HH pours them some really good scotch, the best he’s ever had, and they’ve almost finished it when she gets back in a slightly different black dress Nov 12 15:57:27 right then, I’m gonna go make sure they set an extra place... *he slips out* Nov 12 15:57:33 * HH is now known as Molly Nov 12 15:58:12 * Molly comes back to the window, the wind stronger now. She glances at him with a little smile and a blush Nov 12 15:58:24 I lose my wits with you! Nov 12 15:59:35 As do I it seems Nov 12 16:02:01 * Molly nods Nov 12 16:02:07 what do we do now? Nov 12 16:02:15 I think... tea? Nov 12 16:02:52 * Molly nods Nov 12 16:03:18 And you’ll take the time to think about what you want, with us? Nov 12 16:04:39 Me feelings have no changed. I have faith it will happen Nov 12 16:04:49 * Molly nods, blushing Nov 12 16:05:17 Then I want to marry you. As soon as I am allowed to. That very day, and no later. Nov 12 16:06:02 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:06:33 I will tell my father then to expect it to happen Nov 12 16:07:39 * Molly smiles Nov 12 16:07:48 I meant what I said. I love you. Nov 12 16:08:07 And I love you Nov 12 16:08:55 * Molly nods, holding out her hand to him Nov 12 16:20:49 * Morgan takes it Nov 12 16:22:31 * Molly leans her head to his chest. Two bright forks make his vision blue Nov 12 16:22:44 That storms nasty Nov 12 16:24:06 I’d hate to be out in it *he realises why everything looks blue* Nov 12 16:24:45 * Morgan nods, trying to wake up Nov 12 16:26:00 * Molly is asleep on his chest. Outside the rain beats down on his estate. He has an hour and a half before he has to go Nov 12 16:27:14 * Morgan lays still for twenty minutes before finally getting out of bed, going to get washed before getting dressed Nov 12 16:27:57 * Molly is sat up in the bed when he comes out of the bathroom, candle lit Nov 12 16:28:01 it’s time? Nov 12 16:29:12 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:29:26 Near as dammit, gives me time for coffee before I go Nov 12 16:29:39 * Molly nods, smiling gently Nov 12 16:29:51 I wish I could tempt you to dally a while... Nov 12 16:31:19 I'm sorry love, we need to gt emoving Nov 12 16:31:27 * Molly nods Nov 12 16:31:43 I know liebling, I’m just going to miss it, that’s all Nov 12 16:32:03 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:32:07 I know love... as will I Nov 12 16:32:16 * Molly nods Nov 12 16:32:22 how did you sleep? Nov 12 16:33:16 I've had worse nights Nov 12 16:33:37 * Molly nods “no nightmares?” Nov 12 16:34:15 * Morgan shrugs Nov 12 16:34:19 A path but not awful Nov 12 16:34:25 * Molly nods Nov 12 16:34:30 that is good Nov 12 16:35:06 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:35:10 I'll take it Nov 12 16:35:34 I’ll leave a note for your Mother saying you’ll arrive tomorrow, and can you borrow her mirror then? Nov 12 16:35:42 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:35:44 Alright love Nov 12 16:36:23 I wouldn’t want to leave one until I know you safely have it! Nov 12 16:36:36 No? Nov 12 16:36:52 who know what I might say, hmm? Nov 12 16:37:23 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:37:24 true Nov 12 16:37:50 You’ll let me know you have it, and try to check it before bed? Nov 12 16:38:50 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:38:53 Aye love, I will Nov 12 16:39:27 * Molly nods, watching him dress Nov 12 16:39:35 you’ll take care of yourself, yes? Nov 12 16:40:15 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:40:18 Of course Nov 12 16:40:33 no following lights off the path, please Nov 12 16:42:10 I have no intention of doin that Nov 12 16:43:20 good Nov 12 16:44:00 Are you remaining in bed my love? Nov 12 16:44:24 DId you wish me to come with you? Nov 12 16:44:49 No, its fine... get some more sleep, I'll just be getting coffee and getting Xantha ready Nov 12 16:45:19 * Molly nods, smiling fondly “Alright, my love. I love you.” Nov 12 16:45:31 *There’s a quiet knock* Nov 12 16:46:05 * Morgan goes to the door, opening it Nov 12 16:46:24 *HH is stood there* hey man Nov 12 16:47:45 What are you doing up? Nov 12 16:48:01 *Hh grins* Act of Inga, as usual Nov 12 16:48:27 Ah. I'm going for coffee... Nov 12 16:49:13 HH: Wasn’ sure if I’d be walking in on yer goodbyes! Nov 12 16:50:27 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 12 16:50:33 No... just saying goodbye Nov 12 16:50:54 * Molly nods “Want me to meet ya down there?” Nov 12 16:51:00 * Molly is now known as HH Nov 12 16:51:17 * Morgan nods Nov 12 16:51:20 I'll be down in a minute Nov 12 16:51:34 *HH smirks before going* Nov 12 16:52:31 * Morgan goes to the bed, kissing Molly soundly for a moment Nov 12 16:52:34 I'll see you soon Nov 12 16:52:47 M: You will, my love Nov 12 16:53:02 * Morgan nods, heading down to the kitchen to get coffee Nov 12 16:53:29 * HH is already loitering by Morgan’s table Nov 12 16:53:35 that was quick! Nov 12 16:55:10 Not like that man Nov 12 16:55:22 * HH chuckles Nov 12 16:55:31 I’m a sucker for goodbye sex Nov 12 16:55:38 You're just a sucker for sex Nov 12 16:55:43 * Morgan sets about making coffee Nov 12 16:55:45 * HH nods Nov 12 16:55:52 yep Nov 12 16:56:30 * Morgan nods, passing a cup to HeinzHarold Nov 12 16:56:54 You'll keep them safe... Nov 12 16:57:41 always man, with my life Nov 12 16:57:57 * Morgan hugs him Nov 12 16:58:16 Varick's gonn' want to swim... Nov 12 16:58:35 * HH hugs him Nov 12 16:58:48 Not today, I reckon, sounds rough out there Nov 12 16:59:35 No, obviously... just... don't let him try going on his own Nov 12 16:59:44 Yeah, I know man Nov 12 17:01:00 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 12 17:01:10 You manage t’ get any sleep? Nov 12 17:01:21 Some, yeah. Usual sort of night Nov 12 17:01:31 bad dreams as usual? Nov 12 17:01:37 * HH drinks some coffee Nov 12 17:01:54 Not the worst by a long way... a path, but its not awful anymore Nov 12 17:02:15 one o’ your regulars or summat new? Nov 12 17:02:49 Sebastian and Molly were married, he had Hannalore as a mistress and got himself killed in a storm... Nov 12 17:04:52 * HH nods Nov 12 17:04:58 yeah, I remember tha’ Nov 12 17:05:26 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:06:04 My parents said that I needed to not go near her for four months... when I finally could we were... uhhh... intimate and you walked in on us Nov 12 17:06:32 * HH chuckles Nov 12 17:06:43 Not sure how I haven’t in reality yet! Nov 12 17:07:33 Me either... anyway, you ran interference for us, then...well it all went blue and thats it done Nov 12 17:07:54 chatting up the chaperones, eh? Nov 12 17:08:20 Uhh, no... stood in the corner with your fingers in your ears, having a loud conversation with yourself about... something about horses Nov 12 17:08:27 * HH laughs Nov 12 17:08:34 yep, done that before Nov 12 17:10:31 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:10:37 Yeah, you said so Nov 12 17:11:20 * HH nods Nov 12 17:12:05 works damn well, they assume the other person is a bit far away to hear. useful for loadsa situations, an no one wants to eavesdrop over horses Nov 12 17:12:14 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:12:19 No, indeed they don't Nov 12 17:14:07 * HH chuckles Nov 12 17:14:13 sounds like a good night to me Nov 12 17:14:43 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:14:49 I'm not complaining overmuch Nov 12 17:15:02 * HH nods Nov 12 17:15:10 Seen Claudia already Nov 12 17:15:42 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:15:51 good... sneaking out of Uinises room? Nov 12 17:15:56 * HH grins Nov 12 17:15:59 yep Nov 12 17:16:05 Good Nov 12 17:16:09 * HH not da Nov 12 17:16:14 * HH nods Nov 12 17:16:39 Didn’t look like she’d slept much Nov 12 17:16:49 She'll be a lot of use today then Nov 12 17:17:03 It’s Claudia man, she’s always good Nov 12 17:17:12 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:17:19 alright... best go get Xantha ready Nov 12 17:17:27 * HH hugs him aga8n Nov 12 17:17:44 take care man. kids and wives are all safe with me Nov 12 17:18:11 * Morgan nods, squeezing him Nov 12 17:18:26 I'll see you in a few days Nov 12 17:19:10 yeah. love you man Nov 12 17:19:37 I love you too Nov 12 17:20:37 * HH makes another cup of coffee whilst Morgan goes. Elsie, James, Thomas, Uinise and Claudia are all in the entrance hall with their bags Nov 12 17:20:55 Alright then... Are we all ready? Nov 12 17:42:15 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 12 17:43:11 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 12 17:44:27 *everyone nods. the coachmen help everyone in. he can feel when the door opens that hot rocks have been used to heat it, and there are lots of blankets. Uinise looks absolutely shattered. Nov 12 17:44:58 * Molly is now known as Claudia Nov 12 17:45:02 * Morgan helps them all get in before thanking the coachmen and climbing onto Xantha Nov 12 17:45:31 * Claudia also mounts up, hat pulled low Nov 12 17:45:52 *Xantha makes a huff of protest* Nov 12 17:46:21 You want to stay home? Or do you want to ride? Nov 12 17:47:26 *His ears prick up* Nov 12 17:47:33 tough call Nov 12 17:47:52 * Morgan nods, nudging Xantha into a walk Nov 12 17:48:01 Sleep any? Nov 12 17:48:29 * Claudia chuckles “uhh no” Nov 12 17:48:48 * Claudia also gets her horse moving, and the coach comes round Nov 12 17:49:13 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:49:15 Thought not Nov 12 17:49:20 you? Nov 12 17:49:35 Some... dreams as usual, but nothing upsetting really Nov 12 17:50:10 * Claudia nods Nov 12 17:50:27 good, given you’re going to be away Nov 12 17:50:35 * Morgan ndos Nov 12 17:51:24 Going to be a tough few days Nov 12 17:51:28 * Claudia nods Nov 12 17:51:32 yep Nov 12 17:52:39 All you missed last night was Alice kicking everyones ass at billiards Nov 12 17:52:51 she’s good? Nov 12 17:52:57 * Morgan nods Nov 12 17:53:02 We were all soundly trounced Nov 12 17:53:40 * Claudia laughs Nov 12 17:53:49 I would say I’m sorry I missed it... Nov 12 17:54:01 But you had more fun where you were? Nov 12 17:54:57 * Claudia smiles, blushing Nov 12 17:55:00 yeah Nov 12 17:55:06 Did you relent? Nov 12 17:55:12 to? Nov 12 17:55:36 Last I heard you were doing handsy stuff to her, but not the other way around... Nov 12 17:56:22 * Claudia nods Nov 12 17:56:36 you sure you wanna know? Nov 12 17:57:03 I think so, yeah... Nov 12 17:58:59 what she said to you about the things she wanted to do to me... yeah, all of those Nov 12 17:59:39 * Morgan nods, smiling Nov 12 17:59:42 I'm happy for you Nov 12 17:59:52 * Claudia nods Nov 12 18:00:09 it wasn’t hollow, it was... yeah, it was great Nov 12 18:00:35 You weren't fucking,you were making love... right? Nov 12 18:01:08 well... a bit of both Nov 12 18:01:22 * Morgan nods Nov 12 18:01:24 good Nov 12 18:01:55 yeah. So, I guess we’re lovers now? Nov 12 18:02:51 I suppose so... thats a conversation for the two of you to have aint it Nov 12 18:03:15 * Claudia nods Nov 12 18:03:19 yeah Nov 12 18:03:59 Sword has been picked up. how you doing with that? Nov 12 18:04:37 Fine, I think... nothing happened last night... I'm worried about the next few days and that rather dampens my spirits... Nov 12 18:05:22 tough one when that happens, especially if she’s the opposite Nov 12 18:05:35 * Morgan nods Nov 12 18:05:56 Yeah... it was nice though, just being together... it was intimate Nov 12 18:06:32 * Claudia nods Nov 12 18:06:47 sounds like a reasonable compromise Nov 12 18:06:51 * Morgan nods Nov 12 18:06:54 I thought so Nov 12 18:07:44 *the rain continues as they get out of the driveway* right, front or rear? Nov 12 18:08:03 Go rear, I'll stay up front for now Nov 12 18:08:31 * Claudia nods, dropping back. It’s miserable weather, like in his dream Nov 12 18:08:57 * Morgan pulls the brim of his hat down, settling in for a long day in the saddle, keeping an eye out as they ride Nov 12 18:10:29 *without anyone to ride beside, it’s dull. He can tell when he gets near the mile mark after which he won’t be able to speak with her that way for days* Nov 12 18:10:46 [I love you blossom. I'll speak to you soon] Nov 12 18:11:00 [I love you, always] Nov 12 18:12:14 *at two miles, he loses the ability to sense her feelings * Nov 12 18:12:31 * Morgan sighs, shifting to concentrate on the ride Nov 12 18:13:19 *he even starts missing Heinzharold’s bottle song by the time at five miles he can’t even tell where she is anymore* Nov 12 18:14:15 * Morgan rubs Xantha's neck before trying to relax Nov 12 18:19:21 *Xantha tries to speed up* Nov 12 18:19:57 * Morgan keeps him in check to pace with the coach horses Nov 12 18:20:24 *Xantha huffs again* Nov 12 18:20:44 I know... later Nov 12 18:22:15 *they leave it as long as possible before stopping for calls of nature, unpleasant in the rain, but he’s drenched already, only ten miles in Nov 12 18:22:33 could you have picked a drier day?! Nov 12 18:22:54 No. It needed to be today and you know it Nov 12 18:23:21 * Claudia nods “front or back?” Nov 12 18:23:33 Lets switch Nov 12 18:25:29 * Claudia nods, doing so. they eat on the way, and it gets a bit drier as morning becomes afternoon. By the time the reach the outskirts of Innesbruck where people wave and doff their caps, it’s just cloudy Nov 12 18:25:47 * Morgan greets people as they ride Nov 12 18:26:58 *the people look well, far better than last year when they’d gone on honeymoon to the starving, impoverished town* Nov 12 18:27:31 * Morgan starts to relax a little Nov 12 18:28:18 *they arrive in the courtyard of his other manor at about four in the afternoon Nov 12 18:28:53 * Morgan climbs down from Xantha, looking up at the building before going to open the coach door Nov 12 18:29:51 *Everyone is putting things in the bags, the baby asleep * Nov 12 18:30:51 Welcome to my -other- house Nov 12 18:31:09 U: how many houses do you have? Nov 12 18:31:27 * Morgan smiles Nov 12 18:31:44 Just the two... though Varick owns one in Koln Nov 12 18:32:12 U: will we see that? Nov 12 18:32:37 No, its a bit too far out of the way... Nov 12 18:34:45 * Claudia is now known as Walker Nov 12 18:34:56 * Walker is now known as Walder Nov 12 18:35:05 Afternoon milord Nov 12 18:35:20 Walder, good to see you. How are you? Nov 12 18:35:29 * Walder nods Nov 12 18:35:56 I’m well, milord. What about you? Nov 12 18:36:30 Cold and wet.... Jacques is well? Nov 12 18:36:48 * Walder nods Nov 12 18:37:15 Down in town with Theresa and Rickon for the market Nov 12 18:37:33 * Morgan nods Nov 12 18:37:58 Lets get everyone inside and dry... you've met Theresas son? Nov 12 18:39:20 * Walder nods, shaking James’ hand when he gets out “Good to see you again James”. James reciprocates the statement Nov 12 18:41:06 Come on, lets get in and get dry then we can catch up. Is Heinrich around? Nov 12 18:41:45 Visiting tenants, he’ll be back soon Nov 12 18:42:04 Excellent, and Hildegarde? Nov 12 18:42:22 * Walder breaks into a grin when he sees James take Thomas from Elsie Nov 12 18:42:39 In the kitchen Nov 12 18:43:15 * Morgan nods Nov 12 18:43:29 C: $I’ll see to the horses and coachmen$ Nov 12 18:43:29 See everyone in and given rooms would you? I'll go see Hildegarde and get some coffee Nov 12 18:43:38 $Alright$ Nov 12 18:43:50 * Morgan looks at the horse Nov 12 18:44:03 Xantha... if you bite her, she'll punch you in the head, so leave it alone Nov 12 18:44:43 *Xantha watches him with a haughty toss of his head* Nov 12 18:44:55 * Morgan shrugs Nov 12 18:44:57 You were warned Nov 12 18:45:17 * Walder helps Elsie out Nov 12 18:46:02 You’re Elsie? I’m Walder Nov 12 18:46:29 *Elsie smiles* You’re just like I imagined when Molly told me about you Nov 12 18:46:49 * Walder smiles “hope that’s a good thing” Nov 12 18:47:40 * Walder gets Uinise out next “do I call you milady?” Nov 12 18:47:56 U: I don’t know, we’ve never met Nov 12 18:49:26 This is Uinise, an emissary from Capperlucia Nov 12 18:52:17 let’s get you in the dry, emissary Nov 12 18:52:22 *James starts chuckling, shielding the baby with his hand before moving towards the house, the others following* Nov 12 18:52:44 * Morgan moves toward the house Nov 12 18:54:48 *it’s all clean and tidy, but unlike everywhere he’s lived with Molly, it smells like Lily Of The Valley Nov 12 18:55:28 * Morgan sighs heavily, leaving the others and going to the kitchen Nov 12 18:56:43 *Hildegarde is cleaning, and she has a little bump now, she must be five months pregnant* Nov 12 18:56:53 Hildegarde... Nov 12 18:57:01 * Walder is now known as Hildegarde Nov 12 18:57:32 Morgan! *she smiles, those eyes just like Dietlinde’s* Nov 12 18:58:03 * Morgan moves to her, hugging her gently Nov 12 18:58:26 Had a big lunch did you? Nov 12 18:59:48 * Hildegarde hugs him, the little belly quite firm against him Nov 12 18:59:53 we’re having a baby Nov 12 19:00:04 * Morgan smiles, letting her go Nov 12 19:00:11 Oh, thats what that is... congratulations Nov 12 19:02:02 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 12 19:02:07 thank you Nov 12 19:02:20 How is Rickon feeling about it? Nov 12 19:03:11 he’s not very interested at the moment Nov 12 19:03:37 * Morgan nods, moving to make himself some coffee Nov 12 19:04:11 do you want me to do that? Nov 12 19:04:24 No, its fine... would you like some? Nov 12 19:05:49 yes please Nov 12 19:05:56 * Morgan nods, making two cups Nov 12 19:05:58 How are things? Nov 12 19:06:06 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 12 19:06:27 Quite quiet really. We have another cow now Nov 12 19:06:34 Oh? Nov 12 19:07:25 we’ve done some work to the farm, even Heinrich, though he’s not much of a farmer Nov 12 19:07:58 Not really his forté Nov 12 19:09:53 No, he’s working hard as the overseer though Nov 12 19:10:15 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:10:37 I'm pleased o hear that, particularly since I've got other things total care of Nov 12 19:10:49 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 19:11:07 Everyone knows about you taking over Gottkirchen in the future Nov 12 19:11:21 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:11:47 Its been a few months, so I'm not surprised. I've already had to have Karlsruhe dealing with some issues and I've not even taken over yet Nov 12 19:12:49 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 19:12:57 you’ve got a lot to handle Nov 12 19:13:09 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:13:35 Mountains... but... thats what I've got Heinrich and Karlsruhe for Nov 12 19:13:45 And Bauer, in Koln Nov 12 19:13:52 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:14:13 I sort of don't count that because Koln isn't mine... Nov 12 19:14:23 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 12 19:14:46 it’s all going well there too. We have a Vaticine church again Nov 12 19:14:57 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:15:11 good. It has been well received? Nov 12 19:15:39 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 19:15:57 There’s not many Vaticine people here, but the others there are seem happy Nov 12 19:16:14 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:16:19 Good, thats precisely what I want Nov 12 19:18:01 * Hildegarde nods, touching her stomach Nov 12 19:18:07 Are you and Molly...? Nov 12 19:18:15 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 12 19:18:21 No... not yet. Nov 12 19:18:34 That’s a shame, are you worried? Nov 12 19:19:12 No, I'm not. It'll happen when the time is right. We have, however, adopted again Nov 12 19:19:22 * Hildegarde looks surprised Nov 12 19:19:27 a girl this time? Nov 12 19:20:18 No... a little boy, his birth father is from th Empire of the crescent moon, his birth mother from Capperlucia Nov 12 19:20:35 is he an orphan? Nov 12 19:20:51 * Morgan looks thoughtful Nov 12 19:22:12 In a manner... I have a friend from Capperlucia who'd been looking for his wife who'd gone missing. We found her in the Empire with no memory.... She had been claimed by the local ruler... he sold her to me, so I could take her home. Turns out she'd had an accident and los her memory Nov 12 19:22:36 They sell women? Nov 12 19:22:41 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:22:48 They are property there. Its disgusting. Nov 12 19:23:10 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 19:23:16 it is Nov 12 19:23:24 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:24:00 He sold his son along with her... once we managed to restore her memory, she was a different person. It was decided that it would be best for us to take him. Nov 12 19:24:12 how old is he? Nov 12 19:24:23 Almost a year we think Nov 12 19:24:35 that’s a nice age Nov 12 19:24:39 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:24:54 We've had him with us since then, and he is a wonderful little boy... Emil... Nov 12 19:25:03 I like that name Nov 12 19:25:50 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:26:14 I like it... he's quite happy with us Nov 12 19:29:03 congratulations to you too *she smiles, eyes crinkling as Dietlinde’s did. But even with those eyes, her belly, the pregnancy smell mixed with the lily of the valley, he doesn’t feel the attraction one might anticipate Nov 12 19:29:22 * Morgan smiles Nov 12 19:29:34 He and Varick are to be baptised soon... Nov 12 19:29:50 I had the invitation for Varick’s Nov 12 19:30:04 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:30:37 good... Varick is very hopeful Rickon can come and stay... He's hoping for a sleepover Nov 12 19:31:52 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 12 19:31:58 yes, we’re planning to come Nov 12 19:32:19 Excellent, he will be thrilled Nov 12 19:33:00 * Hildegarde nods “do you have space for us?” Nov 12 19:33:11 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:33:22 yes... Nov 12 19:33:35 is your new house nice? Nov 12 19:33:43 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:34:29 It is... we're still exploring the grounds... the staff are all efficient and friendly... its nice. I think we'll be very happy there Nov 12 19:35:30 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 12 19:35:46 you deserve it, Morgan Nov 12 19:36:19 * Morgan shrugs briefly Nov 12 19:36:35 Perhaps Nov 12 19:37:17 Molly and the children deserve it *she smiles* Nov 12 19:38:06 Yes, they do. Nov 12 19:38:29 I don’t think Sascha will come to the baptisms Nov 12 19:38:52 A bit too close to giving birth Nov 12 19:39:00 She massive Nov 12 19:39:28 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:39:32 I'm not terribly surprised Nov 12 19:39:58 I don’t know for certain though, but with twins she could be early Nov 12 19:40:12 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:40:16 Better to be safe Nov 12 19:40:47 will you go to see them? Nov 12 19:41:17 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:41:41 Aye, I need to talk to them... I suppose you should know as well... Nov 12 19:42:44 what? Nov 12 19:43:22 This is... private information... it is not to go any further.... Nov 12 19:44:06 of course it won’t, we’re family Nov 12 19:44:24 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:44:42 After Dietlinde died, while Edward was off getting his nose fixed he had an encounter with a woman... Nov 12 19:47:33 * Hildegarde smiles a little “Not to be a gossip, but he does have a reputation” Nov 12 19:48:09 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:48:23 indeed... a child came from this union though... Nov 12 19:49:06 * Hildegarde looks surprised Nov 12 19:49:48 he’s kept that secret well! Nov 12 19:50:19 He didn't know until relatively recently... no-one did until I spotted her Nov 12 19:52:27 how did you know? Nov 12 19:52:53 Thats what I need to talk to Otto and Sascha about.. shes the spitting image of Jana Nov 12 19:55:04 Oh no! Nov 12 19:55:15 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:55:28 Yes... its been exceptionally difficult. Nov 12 19:55:42 you must have been heartbroken when you saw her Nov 12 19:55:48 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:56:35 Yes, completely... Edward hasn't met her yet, she's... she's in Hafenlohr, and I imagine my mother and father will want her to visit Sudlachenburg... Nov 12 19:57:35 poor Sascha and Otto! Nov 12 19:57:49 * Morgan nods Nov 12 19:58:14 It'll be very difficult for them. Nov 12 19:59:44 * Hildegarde nods, looking concerned Nov 12 19:59:53 especially when she’s pregnant Nov 12 20:00:00 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:00:18 I am loathe to lay that stress upon her but... what if she sees her and I haven't told her... Nov 12 20:02:45 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 20:02:50 that would be much worse Nov 12 20:02:55 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:02:56 Indeed Nov 12 20:03:56 She’s going to be upset though Nov 12 20:04:09 * Morgan nods, sighing Nov 12 20:04:33 I've got a few things for them Nov 12 20:05:46 from Capperlucia? Nov 12 20:06:03 After a fashion... there's a couple of cribs and a nursing chair... Nov 12 20:06:15 And rattles... Nov 12 20:07:33 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 12 20:07:37 they’ll love that Nov 12 20:07:47 I hope so... they took me quite some time Nov 12 20:09:23 was it horrible being coupled up on a ship for so many weeks Nov 12 20:09:38 I didn't think so... but I'm a sailor at heart Nov 12 20:12:07 was it difficult for Molly and the children? Nov 12 20:12:35 Not particularly, but I know Varick is very pleased to have grass to run and play in now Nov 12 20:13:43 Rickon and Jacques have missed him Nov 12 20:13:55 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:14:16 He misses them a great deal. I think we'll rig up a tent for them for a night... Nov 12 20:17:07 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 20:17:18 Rickon loves anything like that Nov 12 20:17:59 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:18:16 I need to talk to Walder about Jacques coming as well Nov 12 20:19:31 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 20:20:08 are you going to have Ghalen in charge those days? Nov 12 20:20:31 I'll need to talk to Heinrich about it... last I saw Ghalen was a bit... wet behind the ears Nov 12 20:22:12 he’s coming along well now. it’s been quite a while since you were here Nov 12 20:23:13 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:23:17 Too long really Nov 12 20:25:19 you must be really glad to be back in Eisen Nov 12 20:25:44 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:25:56 A little sad the sailing is done... but yes,Iam glad to be home Nov 12 20:27:58 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 20:28:34 You and your guests are staying here tonight? Nov 12 20:28:52 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:29:15 Then Uinise, Claudia and myself will be going on to Sudlachenburg. James and Elsie and little Thomas will be staying in the house Nov 12 20:30:10 * Hildegarde nods, smiling Nov 12 20:30:31 five rooms for tonight, then two for tomorrow Nov 12 20:30:49 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:30:53 I suppose so, yes Nov 12 20:31:53 will you come back this way, or go through Bahnhofstrasse? Nov 12 20:32:02 Bahnhof? Nov 12 20:34:03 Through Bahnhof. I'm keen to get back to Molly and the boy Nov 12 20:34:23 * Hildegarde smiles Nov 12 20:34:35 that’s sweet, you’re missing them already Nov 12 20:34:44 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:34:47 Immediately Nov 12 20:36:59 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 20:37:11 I should make a start on dinner for everyone Nov 12 20:37:56 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:38:01 I'm going to put something dry on Nov 12 20:40:29 * Hildegarde nods. He’s half out the door when she says “Are you doing alright now? About the loss?” Nov 12 20:40:41 * Morgan turns Nov 12 20:41:43 I'm doing... better. A lots happened. I've... I've let Dietlinde go, you know? I'll always have love for her but... I can be happy now.. I don't know I'll ever reach that with Jana Nov 12 20:42:37 * Hildegarde nods Nov 12 20:43:19 You have to do that first bit. It feels so bad, but once you have, that’s when you really start living again Nov 12 20:43:56 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:44:14 The nightmares still make it difficult some days... but I'm doing better. They'd want me to be happy Nov 12 20:45:27 * Hildegarde nods, smiling “She’d want all of us happy and remember her with smiles” Nov 12 20:45:34 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:45:38 Yes she would Nov 12 20:47:37 * Hildegarde nods “I’m glad for you. I do still miss Rickon’s dad, but it was a long time ago, and I’m happy with Heinrich” Nov 12 20:48:04 * Morgan nods Nov 12 20:48:13 I'm glad you've found that happiness again Nov 12 20:49:05 * Hildegarde nods, smiling “life is much better with it” Nov 12 20:49:42 * Morgan nods, inclining his head before going to get some dry clothes on Nov 12 20:52:45 *The house seems peaceful, and he no longer has any sense of his aunts’ ghost. He goes to the room he and Molly normally have, but even that just smells of Lily Of The Valley and not her Nov 12 20:54:27 * Morgan breathes out forcefully before getting changed Nov 12 20:56:00 *In his bag, as always when he has travelled from her since that first trip back to Eisen, there is fabric in here that smells like she’s worn it close, her body, her perfume, and the trace sweetness of breastmilk* Nov 12 20:57:41 * Morgan smells it before putting it in his pocket Nov 12 20:58:22 *It does smell so good, but makes him miss her and makes the days ahead seem to stretch longer* Nov 12 20:59:18 * Morgan sighs, taking his coffee and going down to the drawing room Nov 12 21:00:20 *This room that Molly loves is all tidy too. He hears the running of children pass the door soon after* Nov 12 21:00:52 * Morgan moves to the door, looking out Nov 12 21:03:52 *Rickon and Jacques have both grown a bit, but seem to be playing tag in the yard* Nov 12 21:05:11 * Morgan wanders out to watch Nov 12 21:08:45 *Theresa is coming out of her cottage, it doesn’t look like she’s seen James yet, so he might be upstairs* Nov 12 21:09:50 * Morgan watches her before calling to her Nov 12 21:11:40 * Hildegarde is now known as Theresa Nov 12 21:12:00 *Unlike the boys, she hasn’t changed at all* Nov 12 21:12:08 Good afternoon my Lord Nov 12 21:12:19 * Morgan inclines his head, looking toward the boys Nov 12 21:12:21 They've grown Nov 12 21:13:43 * Theresa nods, smiling Nov 12 21:13:47 growing like weeds Nov 12 21:13:55 * Morgan nods Nov 12 21:14:08 That happens. You've not seen James or met Elsie yet? Nov 12 21:15:53 No, we’re only just back from market Nov 12 21:16:16 * Morgan nods Nov 12 21:16:20 How are you feeling about it? Nov 12 21:17:25 a bit nervous, but I’m glad he’s back again Nov 12 21:18:18 * Morgan nods Nov 12 21:18:38 I've told them to stay in the main house... I think that will relieve the pressure while you get to know eachother Nov 12 21:20:34 Shouldn’t I be supervising them? Nov 12 21:20:59 Your son is an honourable man and he has given his word Nov 12 21:23:44 * Theresa nods Nov 12 21:24:10 I’m taking them to the church tomorrow so we can get the banns read immediately Nov 12 21:24:17 * Morgan nods Nov 12 21:24:29 I've been asked to give her away... Nov 12 21:25:19 * Theresa smiles Nov 12 21:25:26 That’s nice Nov 12 21:25:34 * Morgan nods Nov 12 21:25:39 I am very pleased Nov 12 21:28:44 * Theresa nods, watching the boys Nov 12 21:29:05 I will go to find James, I want to meet my grandson Nov 12 21:29:16 * Morgan smiles Nov 12 21:29:26 You're going to love him Nov 12 21:30:24 Do you want to come too? Nov 12 21:30:32 * Morgan nods Nov 12 21:30:34 certainly Nov 12 21:33:45 * Theresa leaves the boys outside as they go in to look. James, Elsie and Thomas are actually found in the dining room playing cards Nov 12 21:34:21 Ah, now, look who I found Nov 12 21:36:21 James stands up: Mother, you look well Nov 12 21:36:48 * Theresa goes to hug him. they both look happy. Elsie stands with the baby Nov 12 21:37:16 * Morgan moves out of the way to watch them Nov 12 21:38:24 J: Mother, this is Elsie, my fiancée, and Thomas, your grandson Nov 12 21:39:09 * Theresa gives Elsie a side hug. Elsie, long estranged from her family, looks touched by this Nov 12 21:39:21 I’m pleased to meet you, Elsie Nov 12 21:39:53 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his coffee Nov 12 21:39:59 E: Do you want to hold him? Nov 12 21:41:21 * Theresa nods, and soon the baby is in her arms. She looks delighted, and considering that the newborn baby James was taken away from her not to be seen until he was a man in his twenties, it isn’t surprising that she looks so thrilled holding his son, despite the lack of biological connection Nov 12 21:41:51 * Morgan glances at James expression Nov 12 21:42:29 *James looks happy, contented Nov 12 21:43:02 * Morgan wanders over, rubbing Elsie's arm lightly briefly Nov 12 21:43:21 Told you you'd love him... Nov 12 21:45:11 He’s lovely, and a good weight, Elsie. Does he feed often? Nov 12 21:45:27 *Elsie nods* Yes, he does Nov 12 21:45:48 * Theresa nods “We’ll make sure you’re eating plenty and getting lots of rest” Nov 12 21:46:48 *James looks at Morgan with a slight eye roll* Nov 12 21:47:40 E: we’d like you to have lots of time to get to know him Nov 12 21:48:04 * Morgan smiles slightly Nov 12 21:50:11 * Theresa nods, watching the baby Nov 12 21:50:16 I’d love to Nov 12 21:51:02 *The clock chimes five, but with Rickon and James one and two years older than Varick, there’s no children’s tea time like there will be at home* Nov 12 21:51:29 * Morgan sighs, moving to look out the window Nov 12 21:52:53 *it’s started raining again. thirty miles from home, it might not be raining there Nov 12 21:53:09 * Morgan sips his coffee, watching the rain Nov 12 21:53:45 *He hears Walder outside asking the boys to help Hildegarde before he heads their way* Nov 12 21:54:32 * Morgan waits, sipping his coffee Nov 12 21:55:34 * Theresa is now known as Walder Nov 12 21:55:41 * Walder comes on in Nov 12 21:55:54 Everyone alright? Nov 12 21:56:53 *they all nod. He gently puts his hand on Theresa’s shoulder when he leans over to look at the baby* Handsome lad Nov 12 21:57:53 *Theresa looks up, nodding* He is, isn’t he? *Elsie and James smile proudly. In this moment, it’s as if Kai never even existed* Nov 12 21:58:22 * Morgan smiles, staying quiet Nov 12 21:59:48 * Walder is given a turn to hold him, and he looks really pleased, the baby looking small in his arms Nov 12 22:01:31 I'll give you some privacy Nov 12 22:02:36 *they all nod, and go back to their fawning Nov 12 22:03:18 * Morgan leaves the room, going back to the drawing room, looking round for something to drink Nov 12 22:04:33 *he finds some cherry brandy first* Nov 12 22:05:47 * Morgan wrinkles his nose, carrying on looking Nov 12 22:06:25 *he finds whiskey next* Nov 12 22:06:57 * Morgan smiles, pouring himself a large glass, watching the rain as he sips it Nov 12 22:08:44 *it’s quite peaceful, but fairly lonely until there’s a knock on the door* Nov 12 22:09:03 * Walder is now known as Claudia Nov 12 22:09:47 come Nov 12 22:10:41 * Claudia joins him Nov 12 22:10:47 how are you doing? Nov 12 22:11:57 I'm alright... lonely, but alright. You? Nov 12 22:12:14 * Claudia nods Nov 12 22:12:38 I’m okay, just feels like we’re wasting time. Done what you need to do? Nov 12 22:13:57 Wasting time? Nov 12 22:16:42 We are leaving again in the morning for Sudlachenburg. Tonight we’re just killing time Nov 12 22:16:50 * Morgan nods Nov 12 22:17:06 We are, yes. And no, I still need to talk with Heinrich. Nov 12 22:17:43 * Claudia nods Nov 12 22:17:56 Weird without the kids around Nov 12 22:18:01 * Morgan nods Nov 12 22:18:04 I don't like it Nov 12 22:19:17 * Claudia nods Nov 12 22:19:30 figured you’d be homesick already Nov 12 22:20:01 Yeah, I am. Its the children's teatime Nov 12 22:20:41 * Claudia nods Nov 12 22:21:16 Maybe you need to do the sort of stuff you can’t normally do as easy. Like go for a long walk, or read a book Nov 12 22:21:46 * Morgan nods Nov 12 22:22:00 I was going to go over the books... maybe go to the tavern in town.. Nov 12 22:22:59 * Claudia nods “Happy to come with you” Nov 12 22:23:38 * Morgan nods Nov 12 22:23:41 alright Nov 12 22:45:16 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 12 23:24:09 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)