**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu May 2 17:20:00 2024 May 02 17:20:00 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 02 20:38:55 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 02 20:39:35 *he still hears the crying when he gets to the door* May 02 20:39:35 * Morgan knocks May 02 20:39:35 * Yensid is now known as Molly May 02 20:39:35 yes? May 02 20:39:35 Sorry... I heard Hope crying May 02 20:39:37 She’s okay, just having trouble latching May 02 20:39:39 * Morgan nods May 02 20:39:41 Ah, alright May 02 20:39:43 We’ll manage. May 02 20:39:45 I'll fetch some coffee May 02 20:39:47 Do we need to leave soon? May 02 20:39:49 Aye, if we can May 02 20:39:51 Alright, we’ll be down soon May 02 20:39:53 Alright, I'll see you soon May 02 20:39:57 * Molly and Hope are ready fairly soon. There’s no sign of Yensid any of the trip to Sudlachenburg, Morgan sat up alone on the top of the cart. Heinzharold’s house is closer to the road they’re on than his parents house, and that’s where DA’s voice in his head had told him to go for help May 02 20:40:00 * Morgan heads for it May 02 20:41:00 * Molly catches his arm, baby in one arm May 02 20:41:05 Morgan, wait... May 02 20:41:15 What? May 02 20:42:40 * Molly puts her spare hand on his chest. She looks nervous “I don’t know what will happen now, but... I wanted to say thank you, for all you did for us...” She watches his eyes May 02 20:42:53 * Morgan nods May 02 20:42:58 I'll see you safe, dont worry May 02 20:43:19 I know, but... I’ll miss you. We both will. May 02 20:43:30 I'm not gone yet May 02 20:44:06 * Molly shakes her head, but she searches his expression “no... not yet.” May 02 20:44:55 * Morgan watches her May 02 20:46:06 * Molly watches him right back. Her expression is soft, but full of unspoken words. He can feel a tension there between them. May 02 20:46:26 * Morgan sighs May 02 20:46:36 Come on... we need to get this done May 02 20:46:46 * Molly blinks rapidly a moment May 02 20:46:55 Uhh yes, of course. Sorry. May 02 20:47:29 * Morgan looks up at the house May 02 20:47:38 When... I've seen my parents... we'll talk... May 02 20:49:31 *he hears the tink-tink-tink from the forge* May 02 20:49:52 * Morgan squares his shoulders, heading for the sound May 02 20:52:09 * Molly stays by the carriage May 02 20:54:39 *The forge smells like happy childhood memories, and like the occasional visit he’d bring Dietlinde on, when they could tear themselves away from home* May 02 20:55:41 * Morgan takes a couple of deep breaths before moving toward the door May 02 20:59:32 *It’s not Heinzharold in there, it’s Ma, dipping something to the water, steam engulfing her a moment* May 02 20:59:51 * Morgan knocks on the door jamb May 02 21:00:11 * Molly is now known as Ma May 02 21:00:15 Who is it? May 02 21:00:42 * Morgan clears his throat May 02 21:00:46 Its me... Morgan... May 02 21:01:16 * Ma chuckles to herself “Well I’ll be the duck’s spectacles!” May 02 21:01:43 * Morgan watches her May 02 21:01:55 I'm sorry to disturb you... May 02 21:02:06 * Ma comes to the door, carrying a pan. She’s not changed, but then he’s only been gone a year May 02 21:02:23 It’s no disturbance, Heinzharold was expecting you May 02 21:02:44 Second time I've heard that... I need his help May 02 21:03:11 * Ma nods, smiling “They’re waiting at the ruins for you” May 02 21:03:25 They? May 02 21:04:41 Heinzharold has a friend visiting, someone he knew in the War May 02 21:04:59 * Morgan nods May 02 21:05:26 Right... I've... I've got a friend, could she stop with you? May 02 21:05:41 * Ma watches him a long moment May 02 21:06:01 Of course she can. Any friend of yours is a friend of ours May 02 21:06:08 * Morgan nods May 02 21:06:13 Its not what you think May 02 21:07:02 * Ma raises her hands, but the gesture of “I said nothing” looks more like she might hit him with the pan May 02 21:07:23 I'll, uhhh... go get her May 02 21:07:32 * Ma nods May 02 21:07:41 * Morgan walks back to the coach May 02 21:07:50 * Ma is now known as Molly May 02 21:08:32 * Molly has the baby in one arm still, and the one bag on her shoulder that is filled with all her worldly possessions May 02 21:08:59 I've got to go see someone... I want you to stop here with my friends Ma while I do May 02 21:09:06 * Molly nods May 02 21:09:14 yes, thank you May 02 21:09:34 * Morgan takes her bag, putting it on his shoulder before leading her to the house May 02 21:10:09 *Ma’s eyes light up when she sees the infant* There’s a babe too! I love babies! May 02 21:10:50 This is Molly and Hope... Molly, this is Emmilene... May 02 21:11:18 * Molly can just about say hello and thank her May 02 21:11:52 *Ma looks delighted to usher her in to the house* May 02 21:12:22 * Morgan watches them go inside before going toward the ruin May 02 21:19:20 *the route across town would be quite public. and the gossip would hit his parents ears long before his own voice could, so he goes along the shoreline until he can cut through the trees that seperate his old home from the infamous Sudlache May 02 21:20:12 * Morgan keeps a watchful eye to the trees as he traverses them May 02 21:21:27 *He sees nothing but little birds, ones with songs he didn’t hear in Avalon May 02 21:21:42 * Morgan sighs heavily, moving on May 02 21:23:53 *he reaches the clearing. There’s no building here now, just charred wood and soot like a torched ship on a beach. May 02 21:24:10 * Morgan slowly walks towards it May 02 21:26:04 *He spots the two blonde men stood looking toward the path they’d expect him to approach from May 02 21:26:22 * Morgan rubs his face before heading toward them May 02 21:26:48 * Molly is now known as Heinzharold May 02 21:27:00 * Heinzharold doesn’t even turn before saying May 02 21:27:07 I can feel ya May 02 21:27:30 Are you just trying to show off? May 02 21:27:42 * Heinzharold turns, grinning May 02 21:27:44 Always. May 02 21:27:53 * Morgan nods May 02 21:27:54 hey May 02 21:28:16 *The other man turns too. He’s handsome, and looks very vaguely familiar* May 02 21:29:18 Other man: *he says quietly, respectfully* I’ll see you back at the house, Breadbox. *He inclines his head to Morgan* May 02 21:29:32 * Morgan nods to him May 02 21:30:13 *He walks away, back up the path. HH watches him a moment before looking to Morgan sadly* Hey man May 02 21:30:35 * Morgan sighs, hanging his head May 02 21:32:03 * Heinzharold opens his arms May 02 21:32:25 * Morgan moves toward him, hugging him fiercely May 02 21:32:49 * Heinzharold holds him hard, a hand on the back of his neck like Da used to May 02 21:34:13 * Morgan sobs into his shoulder May 02 21:34:53 * Heinzharold just holds him tighter, letting him May 02 21:35:56 I tried, man, I tried to save them May 02 21:37:47 I know, man May 02 21:38:14 * Morgan shakes his head, pulling away May 02 21:39:34 * Heinzharold looks at him, wiping his own eyes May 02 21:39:40 Knew you’d be back today May 02 21:40:20 It was an accident May 02 21:40:58 I don’ care how, just glad you’re here, man May 02 21:41:22 Not sure anyone will be soon... I need your help man May 02 21:41:42 Always. May 02 21:42:11 * Morgan looks round at the ruin solemnly May 02 21:42:17 I was trying to join them... May 02 21:42:52 * Heinzharold sighs “She wouldn’t want that.” May 02 21:43:13 Yeah, well... May 02 21:43:26 * Heinzharold looks at him firmly May 02 21:43:33 “You’re done with that.” May 02 21:43:48 * Morgan shrugs noncommittally, not looking at him May 02 21:44:31 * Heinzharold grabs hold of his arm, squeezing hard, like they used to as kids to see who would cry Mercy first May 02 21:44:55 You. Are. Done. With. That. Understand? May 02 21:45:04 * Morgan speaks quietly May 02 21:45:17 I cant promise that... I... cant imagine living without them May 02 21:45:52 I couldn’t imagine living without my best friend either. May 02 21:46:06 * Morgan flinches, nodding a little May 02 21:46:40 You dying wouldn’t stop the pain, you’d just transfer more of it to the rest of us. May 02 21:46:52 * Morgan nods, sighing heavily May 02 21:46:56 I'll try May 02 21:47:03 * Heinzharold nods May 02 21:47:30 So what do you need? *he lets go* May 02 21:49:08 God, where do I begin... Where I was, one of the staff there was... indiscreet and got herself pregnant... no-one knew til I found her in labour in the stables... kid was dead, man, cord around its neck til... I managed to save her, I suppose... May 02 21:50:58 Scary as shit, man, I’ve had it happen with sheep May 02 21:51:08 * Morgan nods May 02 21:51:33 She was going to be cast out... I lost my temper and outed myself... I've brought them with me... May 02 21:51:44 * Heinzharold looks surprised May 02 21:51:53 Okaaaay... why? May 02 21:52:49 * Morgan looks at him May 02 21:53:17 Because I was trying to work out what to do and I heard Da's voice clear as day telling me you'd always help me May 02 21:53:25 * Heinzharold nods May 02 21:54:03 Oh yeah, I’m gonna for sure but... No judgement man, not after Claudia, but is there something between you? May 02 21:54:15 * Morgan frowns May 02 21:54:48 I don't know. I've spent a lot of time with her since Hope was born... now and then she makes me feel something other than rage... May 02 21:55:00 * Heinzharold nods May 02 21:55:18 Like tenderness, or like lustiness? May 02 21:55:31 I don't know... both sometimes? May 02 21:55:37 * Heinzharold nods May 02 21:56:17 Fair enough. What do you need me to do? May 02 21:56:57 I don't know. I've no idea what to do May 02 21:57:03 * Heinzharold nods May 02 21:57:14 You need me to marry her? May 02 21:57:33 Don't really see how that'd help May 02 21:57:48 Gives her a home and a Da for the kid May 02 21:58:23 Home I'm not worried about... I've got enough to set her up with a cottage May 02 21:58:37 * Heinzharold watches him “Unless the little lass already got a new Da...” May 02 21:59:20 Even if I didn't despise myself for thinking about it... can't happen. I cant bear the weight of two more deaths May 02 21:59:51 Who says anything would happen to them? May 02 22:00:20 Just... reckon it would May 02 22:06:57 * Heinzharold nods May 02 22:07:10 She staying with us? May 02 22:07:20 She's' with your Ma at the moment May 02 22:07:26 * Heinzharold nods May 02 22:07:35 You staying too? May 02 22:07:42 I don't know yet May 02 22:07:48 * Heinzharold nods May 02 22:08:15 Alright then. Better go rescue her from Ma May 02 22:08:31 * Morgan nods, taking a look back at the ruins before he starts to move May 02 22:08:46 You can stay in Claudia’s shack if you want May 02 22:08:58 Where is she? May 02 22:09:04 * Heinzharold chuckles May 02 22:09:12 You are not gon’ believe me May 02 22:09:18 No? May 02 22:09:27 She’s absconded May 02 22:09:34 Do what? May 02 22:09:51 Yep. Absconded with someone’s spouse May 02 22:09:59 No way May 02 22:10:04 * Heinzharold makes towards the shore May 02 22:10:15 Aww man... it’s way worse May 02 22:10:22 How? May 02 22:10:54 Run off with them to Vesten. The other spouse has given the order to kill her on sight May 02 22:11:21 Bit much... May 02 22:11:29 * Heinzharold grins May 02 22:11:44 If I was a Freiarr and she’d stolen my wife, I’d be mad too May 02 22:11:57 Run that by me again... May 02 22:12:02 * Heinzharold chuckles May 02 22:12:20 Claudia is swiving a Freiarrin May 02 22:13:03 well... thats a surprise. Who's the Freiarr? May 02 22:13:30 Some minor from Wische. Rheinpfalz. I’d never heard of him, nor yer Da May 02 22:14:20 If I stay long enough, I'll pay him a visit, convince him threatening my friend isn't a wise idea May 02 22:14:31 * Heinzharold nods May 02 22:15:05 Yer Da thinks they’ve run away to live as two very good friends to become spinsters together May 02 22:15:27 That doesn't really surprise me May 02 22:15:36 * Heinzharold smiles slightly May 02 22:15:46 You haven’t blushed... not like you. May 02 22:15:56 I'm not like me anymore May 02 22:16:09 Sounds good to me *he grins* May 02 22:16:17 * Morgan shakes his head May 02 22:16:21 Not at all May 02 22:16:26 * Heinzharold shrugs May 02 22:16:52 Now we get to become best friends all over again, see? And you haven’t started it by stealing my apples May 02 22:17:33 * Morgan just nods a little May 02 22:17:37 How are my parents? May 02 22:17:59 They’re okay. Hopeful, ya know? May 02 22:18:09 * Morgan shrugs May 02 22:18:16 Cant say I know what thats like anymore May 02 22:18:47 They’ve been waiting each day, but we all figured today would be the big one May 02 22:19:05 Like I said... coincidence. I was planning on come back at all May 02 22:19:14 Fate then May 02 22:19:33 * Morgan shrugs May 02 22:19:35 If you like May 02 22:20:04 * Heinzharold waits til they’re on the shore May 02 22:20:25 If yer hoping to make it up with King Edward, he’s not here May 02 22:20:50 I don't care. It'd suit me to never see him again May 02 22:20:57 Me too May 02 22:21:10 Whyso? May 02 22:21:22 He’s always been a jumped up little prick May 02 22:21:49 * Morgan looks to be grinding his teeth May 02 22:22:01 * Heinzharold shrugs May 02 22:22:20 I know he’s yer brother, but I gotta get one free insult a year, surely? May 02 22:23:01 He's no brother of mine May 02 22:23:17 * Heinzharold glances at him May 02 22:23:19 Why? May 02 22:23:33 * Morgan stops, closing his eyes May 02 22:24:28 Because he took everything from me. And now he's happily off growing his own family... May 02 22:24:37 * Heinzharold frowns May 02 22:24:46 What... what do ya mean? May 02 22:25:48 * Morgan shakes his head before opening his eyes May 02 22:26:20 * Heinzharold is stood staring at him, eyes boring into his. He says nothing May 02 22:26:56 All this time barely even telling people my first name, let alone my last... two minutes with you and I cant keep my big mouth shut May 02 22:27:14 * Heinzharold doesn’t rise to the bait May 02 22:27:27 What do you mean, Morgan? May 02 22:27:39 You know what I mean May 02 22:28:19 * Heinzharold shakes his head with disbelief a moment before saying “Fuck! Shit, Fuck!” May 02 22:28:41 yeah May 02 22:29:16 What are we doing to the fucker? May 02 22:29:27 * Morgan looks at him May 02 22:29:35 How could I make my mother go through what I did? May 02 22:30:31 * Heinzharold looks like he’s planning Edward’s demise rather than listening “Sneak in, can’t be that hard, I’ll pin the bastard down an-... what?” May 02 22:30:59 * Morgan looks away May 02 22:31:52 We’re doing nothing?! May 02 22:32:42 Correct May 02 22:33:47 * Heinzharold mutters May 02 22:33:50 fucks sake. May 02 22:34:20 You want to look my mother in the eye knowing the pain I've had to gone through is one we've put her through? May 02 22:34:32 * Heinzharold winces May 02 22:34:44 I forgot what a dick you can be too May 02 22:35:07 * Morgan nods May 02 22:35:09 You've no idea May 02 22:35:21 * Heinzharold nods, walking along May 02 22:35:41 You goin to the Big ‘Ouse later? May 02 22:35:48 * Morgan nods May 02 22:35:49 Best had May 02 22:35:57 wanna run a note for me? May 02 22:36:59 To? May 02 22:37:10 A lassie in the kitchens... May 02 22:37:19 * Morgan nods May 02 22:37:23 Yeah, okay May 02 22:37:35 * Heinzharold glances at him May 02 22:37:42 Not even askin why? May 02 22:38:24 I figure you're trying to get her infatuated... May 02 22:38:35 * Heinzharold chuckles May 02 22:39:03 Not happening. She’s just using me for my immense sexual prowess May 02 22:39:27 Reasonable I suppose May 02 22:39:52 The fuck happened to Saint Morgan Of Puritytown?! May 02 22:40:15 I'm not me anymore May 02 22:42:30 * Heinzharold puts a hand on his shoulder May 02 22:42:48 We’re gon’ get you patched back up again May 02 22:43:04 * Morgan shrugs May 02 22:43:06 Maybe May 02 22:43:59 * Heinzharold nods, walking back. Being with his childhood best friend feels surprisingly natural, not even needing to talk May 02 22:44:12 * Morgan just walks along beside him May 02 22:44:36 *When they get there, the front door is open May 02 22:45:46 * Morgan squares his shoulder, moving toward it May 02 22:46:24 *Inside is just the same as usual. Ma is rocking the baby, and HH goes straight over to look May 02 22:46:30 Whoa, tiny! May 02 22:46:46 * Morgan nods May 02 22:46:48 Thats Hope May 02 22:47:04 Ma: Itks a pretty name May 02 22:47:16 * Morgan nods May 02 22:47:22 Its apt... given her beginnings May 02 22:47:41 Ma looks to him: And her family name? May 02 22:48:00 $fishing for info on the dad$ May 02 22:48:13 Its complicated May 02 22:48:30 never seen hair that colour before May 02 22:49:05 Like her mother... where is she? May 02 22:49:23 Ma: Out to look at the garden with Heinzharold’s friend May 02 22:49:38 thats... surprising... May 02 22:50:04 * Heinzharold ‘s attention moves to Morgan’s expression, looking for possessiveness or jealousy May 02 22:50:36 * Morgan 's face is neutral May 02 22:50:45 I'll go find her, bring her to meet HeinzHarold May 02 22:51:00 *both of them nod* May 02 22:51:11 * Morgan heads out toward the garden May 02 22:52:24 *He sees them immediately, stood beneath an apple tree, and she’s as close to him as she was to Morgan when she caught hold of his arm. Whatever is passing between them looks intense* May 02 22:52:38 * Morgan watches them May 02 22:53:42 *He reaches out, touching her cheek, the same one she’d rested against the nape of his neck in the dark on the ferry* May 02 22:53:52 * Morgan scowls May 02 22:55:24 *Molly looks unsure a moment, then draws back slightly. He hears Da’s voice again, can almost smell him with the forge to his left* Think you gotta make a decision, kid. May 02 22:55:57 * Morgan shakes his head before moving toward them May 02 22:56:42 *both of them look to him. And he realises why this man is familiar. His features are some of Hope’s too* May 02 22:57:19 * Morgan looks to Molly May 02 22:57:30 *from inside, Hope cries. The man frowns* May 02 22:57:44 * Heinzharold is now known as Molly May 02 22:57:58 * Molly watches Morgan, studying him May 02 22:58:10 Man: Whose baby is that? May 02 22:58:26 Mine. She is mine. May 02 22:59:26 Man looks floored: When? When did you have her? May 02 23:00:30 * Molly watches him with an expression that pleads for his help “Recently. The doctor said she is small because she’s a month early”. But Morgan knows she never saw a doctor May 02 23:01:12 * Morgan looks to the man May 02 23:01:15 *The man counts on his fingers* May 02 23:01:17 We weren't introduced... May 02 23:01:32 * Molly seems Molly bracing herself May 02 23:02:02 Man: My apologies. I am Lord Sebastian Rosenkrantz, of Insel May 02 23:02:29 * Molly watches Morgan’s expression closely, hers serious May 02 23:03:01 Sebastien... my names Morgan... May 02 23:03:20 *Seb nods* My Lord... May 02 23:03:56 Something seems to be confusing you... May 02 23:04:26 S: *he looks to Molly* Is the baby mine? May 02 23:05:21 * Molly shakes her head, telling another lie “No, I bled after. She is someone else’s.” *Again she looks to Morgan, begging for his help” May 02 23:05:36 * Morgan takes a step towards Sebastien May 02 23:05:48 You are referring to my child? May 02 23:06:27 S: *he looks to squirm a little* My apologies, my Lord, I had no idea May 02 23:06:51 I don't recall Molly mentioning a Sebastien... May 02 23:07:00 *In his head he hears Da say “Huh... didn’ expect you’d lie for her” May 02 23:07:47 S: No... She didn’t stay to hear my name... only my title and what it meant. May 02 23:08:06 * Morgan watches him May 02 23:08:08 * Molly grimaces at this, looking apologetic May 02 23:08:56 I see. Molly, I think Hope is in need of feeding May 02 23:09:15 * Molly nods, looking at Morgan a moment before going in May 02 23:09:23 * Molly is now known as Sebastian May 02 23:09:45 * Sebastian sighs, rubbing his brow wearily May 02 23:11:06 If I had know she was with you I wouldn’t have mentioned it May 02 23:11:27 * Morgan nods May 02 23:11:39 A bit awkward... May 02 23:11:47 * Sebastian nods May 02 23:11:55 It is. May 02 23:12:15 How about we keep it to ourselves May 02 23:12:30 * Sebastian looks surprised May 02 23:12:45 I would understand if you felt a need to call me out May 02 23:13:34 There's so much pain being here... I have no interest in causing more May 02 23:13:46 * Sebastian nods May 02 23:14:22 I will not interfere between you. I liked her greatly, and if I hadn’t been what I am... May 02 23:14:56 We cannot escape what we are May 02 23:16:02 I could not marry her, but I also couldn’t stand the thought of having her as a mistress but one day needing to set her aside for a wife and legitimate heirs May 02 23:16:35 * Morgan nods May 02 23:16:38 I understand May 02 23:16:48 * Sebastian nods May 02 23:16:59 How are you going to handle that? May 02 23:17:31 Not sure yet.