**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Apr 29 07:46:04 2024 Apr 29 07:46:04 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 29 09:35:46 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 29 20:31:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 29 20:32:45 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 29 20:33:42 Heidi: is his ass too small? Apr 29 20:33:42 * Morgan shrugs Apr 29 20:33:42 I've seen worse Apr 29 20:33:42 Dekker: Heidi, What about you? Apr 29 20:33:42 Heidi smiles, closing her eyes again: I’d choose where I am. I have the thing I want, and he eats out of the palm of my hand... Apr 29 20:33:46 *Zench mutters in Thean* I’ll be doing more than that in June, my girl. Apr 29 20:33:48 * Morgan glances around to see if anyone else understands Apr 29 20:33:50 *no one seems to except Yensid, who is sat very unobtrusively* Apr 29 20:33:52 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 29 20:33:54 Seb: *He looks to Yensid, and they must have already been introduced because he seems relaxed enough to ask the seedy looking man what he would change* Apr 29 20:33:55 Yensid: I’d have been in a different place at a particular moment, and saved a life that I didn’t save in real life Apr 29 20:34:00 * Morgan watches him for a few moments Apr 29 20:35:22 *Dekker nods a little, looking at the flames* Alright, busy day tomorrow. Go and get your heads down, I’ll watch over the fire until it’s out* Apr 29 20:36:40 *Zench, Heidi, Witts, and DeeDee make no objections to it, and even Seb just shrugs and goes along with it. Yensid is gone before the others have said their goodnights* Apr 29 20:37:06 I don't mind watching the fire Apr 29 20:37:57 *Dekker shrugs* I’m not ready yet, but stay if you feel a need Apr 29 20:38:12 * Molly is now known as Dekker Apr 29 20:38:14 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Apr 29 20:39:16 * Dekker tops his up now it’s just the two of them. Zench’s tent still has it’s silly name painted of it, and Dekker smiles briefly* Apr 29 20:39:52 They're all very close Apr 29 20:41:41 * Dekker nods Apr 29 20:41:50 Like siblings at times Apr 29 20:42:38 * Morgan shrugs Edward and I were never that close Apr 29 20:42:48 You seem it now Apr 29 20:42:54 * Morgan nods Apr 29 20:43:06 We are. Its been a long time coming and a lot of work Apr 29 20:43:37 * Dekker nods Apr 29 20:44:02 You’re both more settled than when I first met you Apr 29 20:44:33 * Morgan nods Apr 29 20:44:38 Aye, I think so Apr 29 20:45:19 He tells me he is enjoying being a Father Apr 29 20:45:47 * Morgan nods Apr 29 20:46:12 I always knew he was good with children but its even moreso with Florrie Apr 29 20:46:38 * Dekker nods Apr 29 20:47:06 I think it suits him, it’s in his nature Apr 29 20:47:31 * Morgan nods Apr 29 20:47:39 Aye it is... Apr 29 20:47:48 Yours too Apr 29 20:47:59 Apparently so Apr 29 20:51:33 * Dekker smiles “You’re hoping for more?” Apr 29 20:51:48 Our bridal plate says eight... what about you? Apr 29 20:52:02 * Dekker studies the flames Apr 29 20:52:08 I am torn Apr 29 20:52:29 The fear of what happened happening again? Apr 29 20:53:13 I have seen three of my wives dead, I don’t know I have it in me to bury another Apr 29 20:54:08 * Morgan nods Apr 29 20:54:12 I can understand that Apr 29 20:55:17 * Dekker nods, sipping his drink Apr 29 20:55:42 Try as you might, that thought never really leaves you. Apr 29 20:56:24 But you do want more children... Apr 29 20:58:52 * Dekker ponders it Apr 29 20:59:24 I suppose I would. Certainly Diana would Apr 29 20:59:36 * Morgan nods Apr 29 21:01:27 Thats the impression I get Apr 29 21:02:39 It doesn’t seem to be on the cards, and I am no longer a young man Apr 29 21:03:16 I rather think you've a good few years in you... Apr 29 21:04:19 * Dekker smiles “Thank you” Apr 29 21:05:13 Rather imagine this lot aged you quite a bit though... Apr 29 21:06:05 * Dekker nods “They did. But after Vania, they kept me young too” Apr 29 21:07:08 Family will do that Apr 29 21:09:42 * Dekker nods “I have a sister, she looks after the boys, she told me I should stay off the battlefield once the funeral was over. I needed to be back out there with these boys. As soon as I physically could I made my way to the unit again” Apr 29 21:10:11 * Morgan nods Apr 29 21:10:21 I think they'd have been lost without you Apr 29 21:11:54 * Dekker smiles “And I without them. There are times when sharing the grief lifts it for a a few moments, and in those you can breath aga8n” Apr 29 21:12:27 * Morgan shrugs a little Apr 29 21:12:43 Cant say I know about that... I isolated myself after the fire Apr 29 21:13:05 Do you regret that now? Apr 29 21:13:24 No. I was a danger to everyone around me Apr 29 21:13:41 what changed? Apr 29 21:14:41 Molly came along... though, thats a simplification... it took a long time to let her in in the slightest Apr 29 21:15:44 * Dekker nods, smiling “the things these women do to us...” Apr 29 21:16:13 * Morgan nods Apr 29 21:17:44 Its been very difficult, changing Apr 29 21:17:57 * Dekker nods Apr 29 21:18:11 you’ve done well Apr 29 21:18:58 I suppose I have Apr 29 21:20:13 * Dekker nods Apr 29 21:20:24 You should get some rest, Morgan Apr 29 21:20:39 * Morgan chuckles Apr 29 21:20:57 Thats not really something that happens Apr 29 21:21:25 Everyone will be looking at you tomorrow, best not have bags under your eyes Apr 29 21:21:51 * Morgan shrugs, finishing his drink Apr 29 21:22:03 I suppose I could spend a few hours with my nightmares before its time to wake up again Apr 29 21:22:48 * Dekker nods Apr 29 21:23:06 That’s generally how it works with nightmares Apr 29 21:23:40 * Morgan nods, getting up Apr 29 21:23:43 goodnight Apr 29 21:24:24 Goodnight Apr 29 21:24:36 * Morgan inclines his head, going to find somewhere to sleep Apr 29 21:25:35 *There’s an empty tent that looks like it was expecting two people, and it smells a little like Inga’s perfume from a blanket in there Apr 29 21:26:04 * Morgan sighs, laying down Apr 29 21:27:10 *It’s surprisingly quiet, and the coolness of sleeping outdoors under canvas makes him feel sleepy quickly Apr 29 21:27:42 * Morgan fidgets to get comfortable Apr 29 21:28:25 *he manages it. It’s odd to be seperate from Molly without having something that smells of her, instead it’s another woman’s scent keeping him company Apr 29 21:29:39 * Morgan sighs, trying to sleep Apr 29 21:31:32 *He manages to, into the dream of the baby he’d saved from death. The gulls squabble on the dock as he watches the last provisions being loaded from Tawstock to the ship headed for Carleon. It’s tiny, but it’s all there is (Mtf) Apr 29 21:33:19 *Beside him, Molly has the two week old baby in a wrapping cloth. So much time with this child means he has carried her like this himself, and his chest feels too cold and light without her precious weight, without this little movements that remind him of the fate he snatched her back from* Apr 29 21:33:24 * Dekker is now known as Molly Apr 29 21:33:50 Are you glad to be leaving? Apr 29 21:34:33 * Morgan shrugs Apr 29 21:34:47 I'm not sure... I didn't think I ever would Apr 29 21:36:06 * Molly nods “Life doesn’t seem to care about our wishes at all” Apr 29 21:36:20 No... no it doesn't Apr 29 21:36:55 *He notices the gossiping of the townspeople nearby. So does she* Apr 29 21:37:07 It never changes here. Apr 29 21:37:17 No... I don't think it ever will Apr 29 21:37:34 * Molly strokes the baby Apr 29 21:37:41 Good riddance to them all. Apr 29 21:38:40 * Morgan nods Apr 29 21:38:41 Indeed Apr 29 21:39:41 *he notices from the centre of the group a woman with hair warmer and lighter than Molly’s, but there’s still many similarities in her face. She looks disapproving as she watches them, surrounded by her friends* Apr 29 21:40:14 * Morgan frowns Apr 29 21:40:19 She looks a little like you Apr 29 21:41:48 * Molly looks a moment, then turns her face towards the furled sails, her tone non-committal “I suppose so” Apr 29 21:42:16 No doubt about it Apr 29 21:43:23 * Molly just shrugs, stubbornly not glancing at the woman and her cronies whose whispers are escalating to quiet harsh words Apr 29 21:44:05 Well...if you're not going to tell me, I'll go find out for myself Apr 29 21:47:22 I do not own you, you’ll do as you please. But I won’t be joining you. *something deep inside his feels a treacherous pang, a brief wanting to belong to someone once more. A new and intense feeling that shoves its way through the numb rage* Apr 29 21:48:16 * Morgan nods slightly, turning and walking straight for the woman Apr 29 21:49:33 *The women have all gathered closer together, their whispers becoming hushed and watchful* Apr 29 21:49:55 * Morgan stops in front of them, looking at the woman Apr 29 21:50:00 Who are you? Apr 29 21:51:45 Woman: What business is it of yours? Apr 29 21:52:27 * Morgan just stares at her balefully Apr 29 21:54:48 *To her credit, she does well in not backing down from this look, not looking cowed. Looking more certain of her own righteousness* Apr 29 21:55:22 * Morgan shrugs Apr 29 21:55:31 Suit yourself... just hope nothing untoward occurs now Apr 29 21:55:37 * Morgan starts moving away Apr 29 21:56:32 *One of the other women says a bit too loudly “Is the babe his then, Martha?” Apr 29 21:56:54 * Morgan stops, turning Apr 29 21:57:19 *they watch him, exchanging looks between them* Apr 29 21:57:41 No... I just happened to have saved her life... unlike you venomous harridans. Heaven holds no place for the likes of you Apr 29 21:58:13 * Morgan looks at the redder haired woman Apr 29 21:58:25 Now then... -Martha-... Apr 29 21:58:34 * Molly is now known as Martha Apr 29 21:58:44 * Martha looks angry Apr 29 21:58:57 It holds no place for tramps and whores either Apr 29 21:59:09 * Morgan smiles coldly Apr 29 21:59:30 well... you'd know your own kin better than most I suppose... In my experience, family tends to be alike... Apr 29 22:00:47 I should have known what she’d be. From the moment she was born, she’s always brought misery and trouble to them around her! You’ll be next, just you watch and see. Apr 29 22:00:59 * Morgan looks her over Apr 29 22:01:55 Ah... the mother, then... You raised the lass, she'd be taking after your teachings... says a lot about you... dont suppose she looks quite like a cross between you and your husband, does she... must have raised a few questions, at least until she fell pregnant, then all of them were answered I expect Apr 29 22:02:42 * Martha looks livid at this, and the women look protective. A few men look like they’re starting to pay attention Apr 29 22:03:39 It’s not me that she gets it from! Take your whore and that spawn and go, you’re not wanted here! Apr 29 22:03:52 * Morgan laughs Apr 29 22:04:53 The lady doth protest too much... lady being used loosely of course, befitting the woman in question. I'll bid you good day, but it may pay your friends to watch their husbands around you, lest those little friendly gestures are more than that. Apr 29 22:06:29 *there are a few suspicious expressions, but Martha instead yells to Molly “I wish you’d died that day instead of her, you’re no better than a cheap slut, and may the devil take you were you belong!” Apr 29 22:06:41 where* Apr 29 22:07:18 Ah, -Martha-, if he does, I daresay you'll see her there... *he starts to saunter away* I wonder which of your husbands her children most look like... Apr 29 22:08:20 *the women all start to drift away, moving towards the town. The few men around seem to be keeping a watch on him Apr 29 22:08:51 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, looking at them forthrightly before moving on Apr 29 22:08:59 * Martha is now known as Molly Apr 29 22:10:32 * Molly is wasting no time in accepting the help of a sailor to board the little ship, and doesn’t look back at her former home at all before she goes below. The sailor, however, watches Morgan approach Apr 29 22:10:53 * Morgan slows, looking at him Apr 29 22:10:58 Permission to come aboard... Apr 29 22:11:15 *The sailor nods, standing aside Apr 29 22:11:34 * Morgan boards the ship Apr 29 22:11:41 You have something you want to say? Apr 29 22:12:26 S: Nope. Pretty young lady, handsome man, sometimes a babe comes along. Just how it goes. Apr 29 22:12:46 Lets get under way shall we? Apr 29 22:12:58 *He nods, calling orders* Apr 29 22:13:27 S: She’s in your room, if you can call it that Apr 29 22:14:03 * Morgan nods a little, heading that way Apr 29 22:16:52 *the door is set on wheels on a track and has to slide open. There’s not enough space to open it into the passage, or into the room that is nearly filled by a narrow bed. He can probably sleep on the floor beside it, but it’ll be tight. in the corner, the sleeping baby is swaddled in the wrap in a small wooden crate* Apr 29 22:35:58 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 29 23:17:48 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)