**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jan 15 16:29:33 2024 Jan 15 16:29:33 * Morgan has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jan 15 16:32:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 15 18:28:34 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 15 18:28:52 Of course, I became defensive, she became more formal... Inga smoothed it over. Her course is due tomorrow. Jan 15 18:28:53 Oh... joy... Jan 15 18:28:53 * Molly smiles slightly Jan 15 18:28:53 We are so intemperate then, hmm? Jan 15 18:28:53 * Morgan nods Jan 15 18:28:56 yes. You might recall my father having to hire a carpenter to fix his door frame... Jan 15 18:28:58 * Molly opens her mouth to object, then shuts it Jan 15 18:29:00 mmhmm... Jan 15 18:29:02 * Molly kisses his cheek “Well, my love, she is your problem now, course and all” Jan 15 18:30:22 * Morgan nods Jan 15 18:30:25 I shall endure Jan 15 18:31:03 * Molly nods slowly, watching their hands on her bump “You will, as always” Jan 15 18:32:10 * Morgan watches her in the mirror Jan 15 18:32:47 * Molly ‘s lash line becomes shiny before a tear is shed Jan 15 18:34:36 Oh my love... what's wrong? Jan 15 18:35:07 You... all you’ve endured to get here, how long you were so alone when this is what you thrive upon Jan 15 18:35:25 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 15 18:37:01 I wouldn't have been good for anyone to be around back then Jan 15 18:37:09 * Molly looks at him in the reflection Jan 15 18:37:21 That doesn’t mean you didn’t -deserve- it. Jan 15 18:38:31 * Morgan shrugs Jan 15 18:38:32 I suppose Jan 15 18:39:43 Now you have it Jan 15 18:40:18 * Morgan nods Jan 15 18:40:22 Yes... I do Jan 15 18:43:18 * Molly smiles, saying something she’d first said on the Rose “What dreams are there to have when you have achieved all the dreams you can reach? Jan 15 18:45:38 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 15 18:45:45 well... more than you imagined it seems Jan 15 18:45:57 * Molly nods, smiling Jan 15 18:46:07 I never thought we could come this far Jan 15 18:46:17 * Morgan tilts his head Jan 15 18:46:53 I thought... living in the Veisgraf wing, slowly coming toward being ready for children... getting used to it... Jan 15 18:47:31 When I first said it, I was wondering if I’d ever get an opportunity to kiss you again Jan 15 18:47:57 * Morgan nods, kissing her crown Jan 15 18:49:08 And now we have our own beautiful home with a lake, lovely children, family, friends... We are very blessed Jan 15 18:49:35 * Morgan shrugs a little Jan 15 18:49:41 We have what we worked for Jan 15 18:50:01 * Molly considers this Jan 15 18:50:07 yes, you’re right Jan 15 18:51:41 * Morgan nods Jan 15 18:52:17 * Molly leans back against him more, relaxing further Jan 15 18:52:29 I want to hire Federest and Mainz. Jan 15 18:52:37 Why? To do what? Jan 15 18:53:44 Because I trust them, they have a background of nobility but an experience of normal life, they’re skilled fighters, and we already know they work well with Karlsruhe Jan 15 18:55:13 Edward says we need to have a guardhouse built Jan 15 18:55:51 * Molly nods Jan 15 18:56:07 Our security needs are higher than Dekker’s were Jan 15 18:56:49 * Morgan nods Jan 15 18:57:05 Is that what you intend for Federest and Mainz? Jan 15 18:58:41 I am unsure. In the longer term, we will wish to replace Kiev’s sheriff with someone we trust, will we not? Jan 15 18:59:12 Yes, we will... Jan 15 19:00:09 And would you not feel better having someone with us whose sole job is security whilst we must do political and noble things? Claudia will not be with us forever... Jan 15 19:00:18 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:00:20 I would Jan 15 19:00:25 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:01:04 And as I say, they understand our world from growing up in it, as well as the less seemly side of life Jan 15 19:01:37 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:01:40 Alright Jan 15 19:01:45 * Molly smiles Jan 15 19:01:56 There's a few things we need to discuss Jan 15 19:02:33 mmhmm, I doubt any of them are as intimate as I would wish, but have at it, my love Jan 15 19:03:00 First... our mothers are coming in a couple of days... with our fathers to follow a day or two later Jan 15 19:03:14 * Molly groans Jan 15 19:03:18 yes, they are Jan 15 19:03:31 Your mothers attitude needs to be reined in regarding Alice Jan 15 19:03:39 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:04:02 I will tell her to mind her own business and keep her judgments to herself Jan 15 19:04:59 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:05:35 Once I take the Grafdom... I wish to make up the shortfall in donations to the vaticine church lost from Maubourgs lesser status Jan 15 19:05:46 * Molly nods slowly Jan 15 19:05:59 I see... Jan 15 19:12:06 You do not think it wise Jan 15 19:13:27 more that I think it will be expensive Jan 15 19:13:41 yes... it will Jan 15 19:13:54 but it matters to you Jan 15 19:14:25 How can I preach for equity if I can ignore that loss of funds for charitable work? Jan 15 19:14:38 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:15:06 you -could- make all support secular, but... it wouldn’t be without its challenges Jan 15 19:16:12 No... but it might remove the possibility of others using that money for political gain Jan 15 19:17:26 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:18:08 it might, or the setting up of new systems could become a way for the devious to skim off funds Jan 15 19:18:46 We have a little while to think about it Jan 15 19:20:34 indeed we do Jan 15 19:22:45 was there more? Jan 15 19:23:04 umm.... No, I don't -think- so Jan 15 19:23:15 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:23:47 are you concerned about the conversation you’ll have with Mina? Jan 15 19:24:06 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:24:07 yes Jan 15 19:24:22 what are you afraid of? Jan 15 19:24:49 Making it worse... driving her away, causing her to retreat into formality Jan 15 19:25:02 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:25:11 those are understandable fears Jan 15 19:25:27 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:26:11 Something has to change, doesn’t it? Jan 15 19:27:00 yes... it does Jan 15 19:27:27 I feel for him, going through meeting Florrie alone Jan 15 19:27:56 He wasn't alone... much as he tried to be afterward Jan 15 19:28:18 * Molly squeezes his hands Jan 15 19:28:32 going through it without his wife, I mean Jan 15 19:28:39 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:28:40 aye Jan 15 19:28:49 * Molly tilts her head Jan 15 19:29:04 how have he and Alice been with each other? Jan 15 19:29:44 I was a -little- concerned... but its settled into being at ease and friendly but thats about it... they work together quite well with Florrie Jan 15 19:30:07 they are not emotionally close, or confiding in each other? Jan 15 19:30:22 No, I don't think so... Jan 15 19:30:26 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:31:20 Edward takes a great deal of comfort and solace from female sympathy. Mina runs a risk by not being there for him if Alice will, do you see? Jan 15 19:31:30 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:31:32 I know Jan 15 19:32:29 And trouble can start there, can’t it? female sympathy, emotional connection... it can blossom into fondness, and attraction Jan 15 19:32:57 Apparently so Jan 15 19:33:06 * Molly smiles Jan 15 19:33:16 You are thinking of us? Jan 15 19:33:36 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:34:34 If she wishes to keep her husband close, perhaps she should play the smarter game and be his rock. Jan 15 19:35:03 But does she want that? Jan 15 19:35:18 I believe so, for a myriad of reasons Jan 15 19:36:14 Oh? Jan 15 19:38:50 firstly, she loves and desires him still. Secondly, Graben needs him. Thirdly, she needs a husband to help her make a succession, and she could certainly do much worse. Jan 15 19:39:30 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:39:48 Graben is also strengthened by his connections to soon to be two Grafdoms Jan 15 19:40:09 Mmmhmm, and he apparently has a very nice manhood. Jan 15 19:40:29 That must be nice Jan 15 19:40:47 Yes, I said it’s a family trait Jan 15 19:40:54 You did not! Jan 15 19:41:01 * Molly smiles Jan 15 19:41:08 Why would I lie? Jan 15 19:41:16 Because you think its funny Jan 15 19:41:44 Oh no, to Mina. If it applies to both you and Edward, it’s probably true Jan 15 19:42:03 You didn't tell her its a family trait... surely... Jan 15 19:42:19 * Molly smiles with mischief Jan 15 19:42:58 Well... no, I didn’t, but only to save any of us having to consider if it came from the Koertigs or the Hockridges. Jan 15 19:43:12 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:43:14 good Jan 15 19:43:35 I just said you have a lovely thick cock. *she starts to giggle* Jan 15 19:43:51 No you didn't Jan 15 19:44:22 I might have done. It’s nothing to be ashamed of! Jan 15 19:44:38 * Morgan sighs Jan 15 19:44:49 How am I supposed to look her in the eye now? Jan 15 19:45:10 proudly. Jan 15 19:45:19 * Molly starts giggling again Jan 15 19:45:55 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Jan 15 19:46:28 * Molly kisses his cheek Jan 15 19:46:36 whatever will you do with me, hmm? Jan 15 19:46:52 Lock you away from polite company I think Jan 15 19:47:01 mmhmm Jan 15 19:47:30 it’s only right that I lose all the clothing that I’d wear for polite company too, I think... Jan 15 19:48:24 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 15 19:48:26 Incorrigible Jan 15 19:48:31 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:48:48 It is what you do to me Jan 15 19:49:24 * Morgan squeezes her belly gently Jan 15 19:49:30 -this- is what I do to you Jan 15 19:49:41 * Molly moans softly at this Jan 15 19:49:49 Oh yes... Jan 15 19:52:03 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 15 19:52:15 We'd best get ready for dinner and hope Mina doesn't feel cast aside Jan 15 19:52:36 * Molly exhales slowly “What are we going to do about -this-?” she looks at her belly Jan 15 19:52:53 Wait... it'll go down in a few months time Jan 15 19:53:08 * Molly giggles Jan 15 19:53:22 I’m sure it will, but what about my belly? Jan 15 19:53:43 Thats what I meant Jan 15 19:53:56 I know, my love! Jan 15 19:54:23 what will we do about telling Mina? Jan 15 19:54:54 I don't know. That we've waited this long seems wrong but... given her issues at the moment... Jan 15 19:55:19 * Molly nods Jan 15 19:55:42 it’s been so difficult when I’ve been away Jan 15 19:55:48 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:55:50 I'm sure it has Jan 15 19:56:13 Inga and I didn’t dare speak of it for fear of being overheard Jan 15 19:57:12 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:57:29 I'm not sure how she'll handle it with everything else Jan 15 19:58:39 No... *she sighs* Do we wait for the quickening? Jan 15 19:59:06 She'll feel betrayed Jan 15 19:59:13 * Molly nods sadly Jan 15 19:59:42 But if she knows now, and it makes it worse? especially as her course will come tomorrow? Jan 15 19:59:53 * Morgan nods Jan 15 19:59:59 I know... we're sort of... stuck Jan 15 20:00:37 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:00:45 trapped. I hate being trapped. Jan 15 20:00:50 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:00:52 I know love Jan 15 20:01:06 We’ll have to see how it develops Jan 15 20:01:18 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:01:19 Aye Jan 15 20:02:11 * Molly frowns slightly Jan 15 20:02:25 How -are- we going to manage with both our mothers here?! Jan 15 20:03:42 * Morgan shrugs Jan 15 20:03:44 I've no idea Jan 15 20:04:05 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:04:32 Quiet Hour is a non-negotiable fixture in our home. Jan 15 20:04:44 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:04:52 Indeed... barring emergencies Jan 15 20:05:03 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:05:24 let’s keep them to a minimum! Jan 15 20:05:33 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:05:35 Aye Jan 15 20:05:48 I never was sparkly this month Jan 15 20:05:55 No... Jan 15 20:06:42 I suppose it is not as if I can get pregnant again for a while Jan 15 20:07:13 No... Jan 15 20:07:48 * Molly looks like she’ll say something rude, but chooses to shut her mouth before saying Jan 15 20:07:58 I think we should get ready for dinner Jan 15 20:08:03 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:08:04 aye Jan 15 20:08:35 * Molly nods, gently moving away Jan 15 20:08:44 Is Alice coming? Jan 15 20:08:52 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:09:13 Yes, she is.... Oh... I spoke to Karlsruhe about being Thomas' godfather... Jan 15 20:09:21 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:09:25 what said he? Jan 15 20:10:02 He'll think about it Jan 15 20:10:09 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:10:34 I wonder if he’s decided yet Jan 15 20:11:00 * Morgan shrugs Jan 15 20:11:04 I have no idea Jan 15 20:11:06 * Molly smooths her dress to best hide her stomach Jan 15 20:11:12 we’ll see, I suppose Jan 15 20:11:16 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:11:17 Aye Jan 15 20:11:23 * Molly smiles Jan 15 20:11:52 it’ll be nice when I don’t need to do that, and I can just walk around proudly displaying it Jan 15 20:11:59 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:12:06 We're just waiting on him really... Jan 15 20:12:15 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:12:53 Though I suppose no one would know... Jan 15 20:13:36 * Morgan looks at her Jan 15 20:14:00 what? Jan 15 20:14:07 You're considering not waiting? Jan 15 20:14:28 idly. merely mulling it over Jan 15 20:14:55 Why do people normally wait for the quickening? Jan 15 20:15:07 To know the baby is alive. Jan 15 20:15:40 Which we do... Jan 15 20:16:23 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:16:45 We do. But would the Sudlachenburg part of you feel you were tempting fate? Jan 15 20:16:56 * Morgan sighs Jan 15 20:17:24 We already know more surely than anyone else would Jan 15 20:17:46 of course. There is another issue though Jan 15 20:18:19 That being? Jan 15 20:19:22 It is Varicks baptism, his time to be committed to our church and truly leave behind the old part of his life and step into the new one. I wouldn’t want that overshadowed Jan 15 20:19:34 A select few then? Jan 15 20:19:47 * Molly smiles Jan 15 20:19:50 Like who? Jan 15 20:19:57 Our parents. Jan 15 20:21:11 will it not disrupt the importance for your parents meeting Florrie and facing into the roles they played back then so they can come to terms with it? Jan 15 20:21:29 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jan 15 20:21:32 I suppose so Jan 15 20:21:45 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:21:51 it’s hard to wait? Jan 15 20:21:56 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:22:02 What about... telling Varick Jan 15 20:22:27 Would he be able to keep it quiet? Jan 15 20:22:43 Maybe... Jan 15 20:22:59 * Molly nods thoughtfully Jan 15 20:23:39 I suppose when it finally happens you’ll wish to tell everyone immediately, which means he would be finding out at the same time as the rest of the world... Jan 15 20:23:49 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:24:47 And it changes his standing. He will no longer be the heir when Hirschen comes Jan 15 20:25:14 No... Jan 15 20:26:38 should he not know before everyone else, to give him time to adjust? Jan 15 20:26:47 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:26:50 I believe so Jan 15 20:26:58 * Molly smiles Jan 15 20:27:21 Very well then. Jan 15 20:27:46 * Morgan nods, straightening his clothes Jan 15 20:28:08 But we are not waking him tonight! *she smiles* Jan 15 20:28:20 No no... definitely not. I've enough to do Jan 15 20:28:34 * Molly nods Jan 15 20:29:11 Shall we go, or do I have a minute to kiss you carefully? Jan 15 20:29:31 We can probably dally for a moment Jan 15 20:30:02 Oh, I wasn’t thinking of a good hard dally, just a little kiss *she smiles* Jan 15 20:30:45 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:30:52 Just as well Jan 15 20:31:46 mmhmm, you’re spent for a while longer yet... *she moves back to him, kissing him gently* Jan 15 20:32:57 * Morgan nods slightly, pressing his lips to hers Jan 15 20:35:31 * Molly kisses him sweetly and teasingly, for a minute, before she gently pulls away, smiling Jan 15 20:35:43 that will help you endure the evening? Jan 15 20:35:55 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:35:58 Yes... yes it will Jan 15 20:37:14 * Molly checks her hair once last time before opening the door and quietly saying “at least until you imagine putting kisses like that upon my other lips...” she wanders out into the ya Jan 15 20:37:17 hall* Jan 15 20:37:29 * Morgan follows her out Jan 15 20:37:36 We both know they won't be kisses like -that- Jan 15 20:38:00 Won’t they? You will not manage to be so restrained? Jan 15 20:39:08 Manage? Choose not to... Jan 15 20:39:19 * Molly smiles warmly, taking his hand Jan 15 20:39:47 I’ll ponder that during dinner, imagining my skirts up to my hips and you beneath the table. Jan 15 20:40:05 * Morgan nods Jan 15 20:40:16 That'll make talking to Federest and Mainz difficult... Jan 15 20:40:38 * Molly nods, smiling “I know it will, but I’m sure you’ll manage fine” Jan 15 20:40:47 I was referring to you Jan 15 20:40:53 I know that too Jan 15 20:41:03 * Morgan nods, leading her to dinner Jan 15 20:42:35 *They are directed to the main dining room, rather than the less formal breakfast room they’ve been eating at for family dinners. Karlsruhe, Federest, and Mainz are all here, and bow to them* Jan 15 20:43:12 * Morgan turns to a footman Jan 15 20:43:25 Could you make sure Alice knows to find us here please Jan 15 20:44:23 *The man bows and goes. Several more footmen are appropriately stationed in the room waiting to serve them drinks, to which Molly has wine and the men all have whiskey* Jan 15 20:44:52 Suppose we'd best get used to eating in here for a while... Jan 15 20:45:25 K: It’s a good size, my Lord Jan 15 20:45:45 I have a fondness for the -other- dining room Jan 15 20:46:12 K: It’s less formal Jan 15 20:46:23 Could be why I like it Jan 15 20:47:03 * Molly smiles warmly at the others, checking that arrangements have been made for them to stay on the estate, and they both seem happy to be bunking in with Karlsruhe Jan 15 20:48:35 * Morgan glances at the backs of his hands before slowly rolling up his sleeves Jan 15 20:48:52 While we wait for Alice... what do you gentlemen have planned for the future? Jan 15 20:52:45 [ohhh, are we playing a game of brinksmanship?] Jan 15 20:52:55 [ummm, no... ] Jan 15 20:53:44 Mainz: At the moment we’re working in the docks in Baden, we haven’t decided after that Jan 15 20:54:01 [That is very sexy though] Jan 15 20:54:10 [I have no idea what you're talking about] Jan 15 20:54:21 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey Jan 15 20:54:23 [your sleeves!] Jan 15 20:54:26 You have offers, I assume Jan 15 20:55:03 *They both smile* Fed: Less than you might assume, my Lord Jan 15 20:55:51 Really? Hard working, versatile men like yourselves? Jan 15 20:56:39 Mainz: We could go for mercenaries again, of course Jan 15 20:57:09 * Molly sips her wine, but he can feel her gaze on his arms Jan 15 20:57:23 But you don't really want to... Jan 15 20:57:50 Mainz: Not really, no Jan 15 20:58:22 F: He’s getting too old. *Mainz nods, not paying attention* what?! no! Jan 15 20:59:31 * Morgan chuckles Jan 15 20:59:47 You want steady work, I suppose... not travelling all over looking for it... Jan 15 21:00:21 Mainz: I like travelling but not the poor conditions Jan 15 21:00:56 F: His arms, legs, and head stopped being noble, but his posterior never did, my Lord Jan 15 21:01:22 * Molly giggles at this. Karlsruhe looks paternally amused Jan 15 21:01:36 * Morgan smiles, sipping his drink Jan 15 21:03:26 I imagine, though... you want to do something with some responsibility, make a difference? Jan 15 21:04:09 Mainz: It’s a poor-showing of an Eisenman who doesn’t Jan 15 21:05:06 Sadly more common than you'd hope Jan 15 21:05:41 *Mainz nods* I’ve noticed that myself Jan 15 21:06:13 Perhaps... you'd be interested in working for Gottkirchen... Jan 15 21:06:54 *Federest and Mainz nod* F: We would, my Lord Jan 15 21:08:56 We will need a head of security and, in a little time, a new sheriff... Jan 15 21:09:25 *Mainz nods* We would both be capable of either Jan 15 21:10:00 Oh we know that... I wouldn't be making the offer if we didn't have faith in your abilities or your honour Jan 15 21:10:19 *All three men look pleased* Jan 15 21:12:31 You'll consider it? A guardhouse is on the list of things to be built... Jan 15 21:13:37 F: *he nods* We could help do that Jan 15 21:14:08 And obviously there is accommodation... Jan 15 21:15:06 *Mainz smiles* It makes a change from normal Jan 15 21:15:12 * Morgan nods Jan 15 21:15:29 And the staff here are extremely good at their jobs, and efficient... Jan 15 21:15:51 Mainz: Which is a standard we’d uphold, my Lord Jan 15 21:16:31 Of course, I don't doubt it Jan 15 21:16:40 * Molly smiles warmly Jan 15 21:16:51 Well, that all sounds wonderful Jan 15 21:17:36 *Karlsruhe nods* I’ll be glad to have them, my Lord Jan 15 21:18:10 I thought you might... Jan 15 21:18:42 *Alice quietly comes in. The men bow to her* Jan 15 21:20:36 Ah, there you are... Alice, this is Karlsruhe, Mainz and Federest.... Gentlemen, Alice Hart. Jan 15 21:23:11 *They all greet her politely, not like mercenaries but like a Freiarr, a Veisgraf, and a Freiarr’s heir, like they had been before the War ruined their lives* Jan 15 21:24:00 *Alice is just as polite, no War that took her title of Lady away, just a spiteful noble father* Jan 15 21:25:39 * Morgan invites them all to sit Jan 15 21:27:10 *They do so, and food is immediately served, glasses topped up. Once more Morgan is at the head of his own table, now hosting guests Jan 15 21:27:45 * Morgan starts eating so the others can Jan 15 21:28:57 *Alice chats with all the men easily, used to interacting with men in her profession, and they soon get on to notable voyages. Molly watches them and listens as she eats, seeming quite relaxed Jan 15 21:29:32 * Morgan watches them quietly Jan 15 21:32:29 * Molly glances at Morgan, smiling before going back to eating Jan 15 21:33:36 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his drink Jan 15 21:36:10 *the four others seem to get on well, but there’s no particular sign of Alice being attracted to any of them* Jan 15 21:36:54 * Morgan eats quietly Jan 15 21:36:56 F: What was the island you went to like, my Lord? Jan 15 21:37:04 hot. Jan 15 21:37:52 * Molly smiles “It was lovely. There’s a lot of sand, pools and the sea to swim in, talking birds, fresh fruit everywhere...” Jan 15 21:38:10 F: Talking birds?! Jan 15 21:38:46 And dragons Jan 15 21:39:32 *Federest and Mainz look like they think he’s pulling their leg* Jan 15 21:39:52 * Morgan looks at Molly Jan 15 21:40:03 Bir's probably in with Varick, isn't she? Jan 15 21:41:13 * Molly nods Jan 15 21:41:16 she is Jan 15 21:41:24 They'll have to wait until tomorrow then Jan 15 21:41:46 K: Do you have a bird, my Lord? Jan 15 21:41:55 * Morgan nods Jan 15 21:42:06 We brought her from Capperlucia... she talks Jan 15 21:43:52 K: what does she say? Jan 15 21:44:03 * Molly smiles a little, drinking some wine Jan 15 21:44:22 Whatever she feels like... if you feed her, she'll usually thank you... Jan 15 21:44:36 K: In their language? Jan 15 21:44:59 She knows some Eisen now Jan 15 21:45:49 * Molly smiles slightly Jan 15 21:45:57 She picks up new words quickly Jan 15 21:47:19 [took her only a few minutes to say fuck!] Jan 15 21:47:38 * Morgan nods, smiling Jan 15 21:49:10 K: I’d like to see her Jan 15 21:49:59 * Morgan nods Jan 15 21:50:00 Tomorrow Jan 15 21:50:13 *The other men nod too. The conversation moves on to places the others have been, none anywhere near so far away* Jan 15 21:50:58 [a nice dinner, but would definitely be improved by you beneath the table...] *she smiles innocently* Jan 15 21:52:42 * Morgan absently runs his fingers over his forearm, before flexing the muscle slightly Jan 15 21:54:01 * Molly fidgets a little Jan 15 21:54:15 [oh, like that is it...] Jan 15 21:54:52 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his whiskey Jan 15 21:56:58 *She sends him the image of them in the water closet in the corner of the room. He has her against the door, cradling her head to his neck where her mouth is latched to muffle the sound, three fingers buried in her, sleeves rolled up* Jan 15 21:59:16 * Morgan smiles, eating Jan 15 21:59:59 * Molly nods slightly to herself with a hint of satisfaction, then resumes eating too Jan 15 22:00:46 How long do you have work in Baden? Jan 15 22:01:07 F: Another month Jan 15 22:02:03 * Morgan nods, looking at Karlsruhe Jan 15 22:02:15 Would you coordinate with the staff to find them permanent room Jan 15 22:03:03 *Karlsruhe inclines his head* yes, my Lord. That’ll be easier once the baptisms are passed and you have fewer house guests Jan 15 22:03:15 * Morgan nods Jan 15 22:03:35 Yes, it will Jan 15 22:03:56 Mainz: Do you have many coming? Jan 15 22:04:06 * Morgan nods Jan 15 22:04:25 A lot of friends and family, the Eisenfurst included Jan 15 22:04:57 F: Should be a good party then, my Lord Jan 15 22:05:28 Alice cluelessly says: Are you staying for the celebrations? Jan 15 22:05:39 [oh god.] Jan 15 22:05:52 [well... the people would be entertained] Jan 15 22:06:02 * Morgan hides a smile behind his glass Jan 15 22:06:47 [by the spectacle of Federest, Hannalore, Sebastian, Potts, and Claudia?!] Jan 15 22:07:12 [indeed] Jan 15 22:07:32 * Molly watches him with a little smile Jan 15 22:08:08 Mainz: I don’t believe we are Jan 15 22:08:45 [if we’ve announced by then, I am pleading a pregnancy-induced need for a lie down, and they will all be your problem then!] Jan 15 22:10:34 [You wish to invite them?] Jan 15 22:10:52 [It’s rather awkward not to now, isn’t it?!] Jan 15 22:13:28 Why not? Jan 15 22:14:52 Mainz: I do not recall being invited, my Lord Jan 15 22:15:33 Consider yourselves invited... provided you can both, Federest, behave, Federest, yourselves Jan 15 22:16:10 *Federes smiles charmingly* I am the very soul of temperance! Jan 15 22:17:50 Yes... I recall... Jan 15 22:18:41 *Federest nods* I won’t be a trouble Jan 15 22:18:55 * Morgan nods Jan 15 22:19:10 [yes, but -she- might be!] Jan 15 22:19:26 So long as you understand this is an important and special day for all of us, particularly Varick... a fact I will impress upon certain other guests Jan 15 22:20:08 *Federest begins to look a little troubled now* I hope I have not given cause for you to think I would spoil that Jan 15 22:21:52 Not at all... My apologies, I am a little... concerned about certain guests taking things in jest too far Jan 15 22:22:24 * Molly smiles Jan 15 22:22:34 Heidi is going to make short work of them Jan 15 22:23:06 We'll have to wait and see Jan 15 22:23:14 K: Is Heidi a relative, my Lord? Jan 15 22:23:39 She was adopted by the Eisenfurst Jan 15 22:24:01 Mainz: That would make her a Princess then Jan 15 22:24:35 * Molly smiles “It does. I’m not used to being outranked by women anymore!” Jan 15 22:26:59 * Morgan nods Jan 15 22:27:11 It'll teach me to keep my mouth shut Jan 15 22:27:30 [a pity, I prefer it open] Jan 15 22:27:40 [with my tongue out] Jan 15 22:27:41 Mainz: why, my Lord? Jan 15 22:28:00 [waiting for the waterfall...] Jan 15 22:29:29 After an... incident... his Grace wanted to reward those of us who worked to protect the Koenigsreich... despite what we -really- wanted, which was to be allowed to set aside the ambassadorship should Molly fall pregnant, I asked that he find a way to allow Edwards friend and Heidi to wed... he is nobility, she was not. So he adopted her. Jan 15 22:30:33 Mainz nods: Now they’ll wed? Jan 15 22:30:49 Once they figure out the minor issue of being different faiths Jan 15 22:31:15 F: One will convert, surely? Jan 15 22:31:26 Probably. We'll see. Jan 15 22:31:47 [as it turns out, we did sort of become accidentally pregnant] Jan 15 22:32:37 [yes... we did] Jan 15 22:33:10 F: I’ve met two Eisenfursts *this leads in to a comparison of who has met the most powerful people* Jan 15 22:33:37 * Morgan watches them during this exchange before speaking quietly Jan 15 22:34:36 I've met Queen Elaine, Eisenfurst Fischler, Eisenfurstin Posen, Queen Betuana and I've been sniffed by a Drachen.... -and- I rode a dragon in flight. Jan 15 22:35:07 [and the Nieblungen, and a goddess... Jan 15 22:35:09 ] Jan 15 22:35:47 F: how can you ride a dragon? Jan 15 22:36:02 [what is she like, their Goddess?] Jan 15 22:36:10 Same way you ride a horse, except it also goes up and down Jan 15 22:36:29 [thats what she said, by the way.] Jan 15 22:36:36 [She's... kind. She's not only theirs... she has been worshipped elsewhere] Jan 15 22:37:03 [I’ve heard that about the old pagan gods] Jan 15 22:37:37 [Another name, another place... its...common among their kind] Jan 15 22:39:27 [Interesting...] Jan 15 22:39:46 Mainz: How -far- up? Jan 15 22:40:11 * Morgan smiles Jan 15 22:40:13 * Molly smiles slight [allll the way up, in my experience.] Jan 15 22:40:39 The crows nest pales in comparison.... Hundreds and hundreds of feet higher Jan 15 22:40:59 F: *he nods* how was that? Jan 15 22:41:24 Incredible. Jan 15 22:42:38 Mainz: How did you stay on? Jan 15 22:43:17 Belts and straps on the saddles... just as well, when the thing swooped the first time, I'd have been sent off its back... and when it started rolling... Jan 15 22:44:43 F: I’d have thrown up Jan 15 22:45:04 *Alice glances at Morgan* Landlubbers... Jan 15 22:45:19 * Morgan laughs Jan 15 22:45:57 Mainz: I won’t repeat in front of the ladies what sailors are called by the army Jan 15 22:46:54 Is that because you can't remember the big words? Jan 15 22:48:15 *Mainz laughs* Jan 15 22:48:32 I believe it is along the lines of Fish Fanciers... Jan 15 22:48:58 *Federest smiles* Something like that, my Lady Jan 15 22:50:03 * Morgan smiles, drinking his whiskey Jan 15 23:12:23 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 15 23:58:30 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)