**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat May 25 00:11:46 2024 May 25 00:11:46 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 25 12:46:45 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 25 13:02:05 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 25 13:02:36 He was so happy when he heard you were alive... thrilled, utterly. May 25 13:02:36 * Seb nods May 25 13:02:36 As I was with him, and his wife is lovely May 25 13:02:36 * Morgan nods, smiling May 25 13:02:36 Yes, she is. May 25 13:02:38 He’s always liked busty women *he smiles slightly* May 25 13:02:40 I was always too shy for that sort of thing May 25 13:02:42 * Seb nods May 25 13:02:44 I was never shy, but I’ve always felt something was vital was missing May 25 13:02:46 You still feel that? May 25 13:02:48 * Seb nods “I suspect I am one of those men who needs to really love a woman to feel the full benefit of intimacy” May 25 13:02:52 * Morgan nods May 25 13:02:54 My brother was surprised at the difference in it, the... for want of a better word, -depth- of feeling, connection May 25 13:02:55 * Seb tries not to smirk but fails May 25 13:02:57 Yes, I know what you mean May 25 13:05:09 * Morgan sighs May 25 13:05:26 There's an image I didn't need reminding of May 25 13:05:57 Your brother in Congress with his wife? May 25 13:06:02 indeed May 25 13:06:09 * Molly is now known as Seb May 25 13:06:45 * Seb smiles “I have heard rumours that you were once fond of the Lady yourself” May 25 13:07:26 * Morgan nods May 25 13:07:29 I was, yes May 25 13:08:27 * Seb nods “What went wrong, if you’ll permit my nosiness?” May 25 13:09:13 Primarily the war... and she was not interested in me at all May 25 13:09:49 * Seb nods May 25 13:10:19 She’s a very elegant woman May 25 13:10:27 * Morgan nods May 25 13:10:31 She is May 25 13:11:25 * Seb takes his whiskey with him as he opens the door, and is about to say something back over his shoulder to Morgan when he walks right into Molly May 25 13:11:47 *Molly makes a noise of surprise* May 25 13:12:14 Are you alright love? May 25 13:13:41 M: Yes, sorry Seb! May 25 13:15:20 * Seb shakes his head “My apologies, the fault was mine. I don’t know how I missed you when you shine and sparkle like a little minnow” *he can see past Seb to see how her eyes widen at this inadvertent use of the other path nickname May 25 13:16:10 * Morgan sighs, sipping his drink May 25 13:17:38 *she smiles* No harm done. Shall we go to dinner? *the polite and appropriate thing for him to do as a nobleman would be to offer her his arm, but he can see how Seb hesitates* May 25 13:18:01 * Morgan leans forward and flicks his ear May 25 13:18:12 Stop being rude... it'd be noticed by others May 25 13:18:49 *Seb jolts, clearly not expecting it* Yes, of course... May 25 13:19:46 * Seb offers Molly his arm, and she takes it, glancing at Morgan “Shall we go on whilst you lock up, my love?” May 25 13:19:52 * Morgan nods May 25 13:19:54 Aye, alright May 25 13:20:31 * Seb leads Molly down the hall, and she says something to him quietly May 25 13:20:47 * Morgan tries to hear May 25 13:21:14 *What she says is “Thank you for putting Emil to bed earlier” May 25 13:22:05 * Morgan locks up his office before following them May 25 13:24:21 *He’s the last one in to the dinning room, everyone else waiting around the table. His seat and Molly’s seat are at the head of the table, and Seb’s is further down the table May 25 13:25:18 * Morgan sees Molly to her seat before taking his place May 25 13:26:53 *The guests chat amongst themselves whilst the staff see to serving everyone. As usual, Morgan has to eat before anyone else can May 25 13:27:12 * Morgan does so May 25 13:29:22 *It’s not long into the meal, a standard Eisen roast tonight as a change from the Capperlucian food of last night and lunch time, when Adalbrecht taps his glass and stands “I’d like to propose a toast” May 25 13:29:51 *Molly glances at Morgan* May 25 13:30:02 * Morgan watches his father May 25 13:30:08 [don't look at me, I've no idea] May 25 13:31:16 *Everyone is paying attention* May 25 13:31:51 Ad: A toast to Morgan and Molly, on a successful first house party, and the baptisms of their sons! May 25 13:32:10 *The others join in the toast. Molly is blushing* May 25 13:32:30 [I think it is your turn to make the return, my love] May 25 13:32:44 [I loathe this] May 25 13:33:18 *she looks very slightly surprised in her micro expressions * May 25 13:33:54 [perhaps a toast to the godparents, if you need to deflect?] May 25 13:34:09 * Morgan picks up his glass, standing May 25 13:34:34 Thank you, father... while we're on the subject of the baptisms, I'd like to raise a toast to the new godparents... May 25 13:34:58 *the assorted guests join in with this* May 25 13:35:12 * Morgan sits back down May 25 13:35:33 [its one of the things I've never liked about noble society... I've said something nice, compliment me back...] May 25 13:36:01 [you do not like doing what you are obligated too...] May 25 13:36:11 *everyone goes back to eating* May 25 13:36:18 [no, I suppose not] May 25 13:40:01 *The middle of the table moves to discussing trade and sailing, specifically Alice, Seb, James, and Witts, though Hannalore gets involved when they start discussing Vesten ports. May 25 13:40:43 I have considered expanding up towards Innismore, though I lack a solid contact there May 25 13:41:59 Alice: I know two I could put you in touch with. Do you know Horst from the trade board in Oostendt in Vendel? May 25 13:42:26 [Am I about to lose out on trade there?] May 25 13:42:57 * Seb nods, drinking his wine “I do indeed, I was there when he had his wooden leg fitted” May 25 13:43:12 [Maybe... I don’t know] May 25 13:43:44 *Alice smiles* Did you also pay to have your ship name carved into it? May 25 13:44:15 * Seb laughs “I might have done. Did you?” May 25 13:45:21 *Alice nods, smiling* Yes, but the man who carved it didn’t speak good Avalonian, so it says ‘the blessing of angles’ May 25 13:46:19 * Seb laughs at this, as do some of the others who know her ship. He looks more relaxed and like he does in Molly’s dreams than he did in Morgan’s office May 25 13:46:58 * Morgan watches the others as he eats May 25 13:50:51 Seb> *Alice is explaining the convoluted relationship between the Vendel man and the Innismore contact. Faulk is chatting with Uinise and Jarvie who have been conveniently seated near him about Capperlucian trade. Grendlik hovers between the two conversations. May 25 13:50:55 At the other end, Zench is telling the others about Heidi’s prank this morning with the taxidermist rat and the fake pair of his ruined breeches. Walder and the Innesbruck group are talking about the upcoming weddings and baptisms in a few days. May 25 13:51:31 *Adalbrecht and Verity are talking with Christopher about the possibility of them visiting Catterick not this September but the next* May 25 13:51:37 * Seb is now known as Molly May 25 13:52:11 * Molly ‘s leg gently presses his beneath the table, and she smiles a little before whispering “Alright, my love?” May 25 13:52:18 * Morgan nods May 25 13:52:20 You? May 25 13:53:31 I am. Shall we ladies go to the drawing room after the meal is finished, and give you gentlemen time to do gentlemanly things together. May 25 13:53:32 . May 25 13:53:35 ? May 25 13:53:49 I suppose we probably should do that May 25 13:54:10 [loathe to be away from me, hmm?] May 25 13:55:49 [aye] May 25 13:56:15 [later, my love, you can have my full attentions...] May 25 13:56:31 [I look forward to it] May 25 13:56:44 [me too] May 25 13:57:55 *The conversation about Innismore spreads further, including Christopher explaining about his walking holidays in the rural mountains* May 25 13:59:18 Christopher: Dear boy, have you been to Innismore? May 25 14:00:19 ((he has at some point, I think, but it’d have been brief and I don’t think there’s any canon for when or why, just that he has)) May 25 14:00:51 * Morgan nods May 25 14:01:05 I have, but not for long. Mostly I just saw the dock May 25 14:01:31 *Seb smiles at Morgan* That sums up a lot of my travel experience May 25 14:02:51 * Morgan smiles May 25 14:03:11 Its actually a rarity for me... I spent a lot of time travelling in land. May 25 14:04:22 *Seb nods* Breadbox and I did plenty of that at first May 25 14:04:43 Verity: Sebastian, why do you call Heinzharold that? May 25 14:05:49 *Seb smiles* Our Captain said Heinzharold’s head was an empty Breadbox with no loaf inside in it May 25 14:06:23 *Verity laughs softly, and the others join in, but it’s not cruel laughter* May 25 14:06:34 $If they only knew$ May 25 14:08:18 HH: $could be worse, one of the others was called Chamber Pot for a similar reason$ May 25 14:08:42 * Morgan smiles a little, sipping his wine May 25 14:11:03 Ad: *Adalbrecht looks around for Yensid, who seems to be AWOL again. Then he shrugs* Yensid used to be called Rigger, even though he didn’t ever do much with the sails May 25 14:12:32 * Morgan smiles a little, glancing at HeinzHarold May 25 14:12:35 $I know why$ May 25 14:14:20 Verity: He was a rope merchant’s son, was he not? *she asks Adalbrecht* May 25 14:14:31 $sounds like that’s why$ May 25 14:14:42 He was, yes May 25 14:14:54 *Adalbrecht nods* May 25 14:16:44 * Molly smiles at Adalbrecht “Did you have a nick name, Adalbrecht?” May 25 14:17:30 Ad: Not that I recall. *his micro expressions says otherwise* May 25 14:18:03 [he did... but I'm not sure he'd tell you] May 25 14:18:57 [no... but now I -really- want to know] May 25 14:19:21 Verity: Edward’s was Tiggy. What about you, dear boy? May 25 14:19:27 [from what Yensid has told me, his crewmates were far from kind] May 25 14:19:50 [Perhaps Yensid would tell you his nickname] May 25 14:20:37 * Morgan sips his wine May 25 14:20:49 Bound to have had, you know what sailors are like May 25 14:21:09 *Grendlik nods* Mine was Half Plank. May 25 14:21:55 * Molly tries hard not to giggle, and HH jolts slightly like he’s been kicked under the table May 25 14:22:29 *Jarvie is too busy talking to Faulk to hear it* May 25 14:22:59 I'm sorry... half plank? May 25 14:24:28 *Grendlik nods* In the first port I was sent to after basic training I was sent out to get half a plank of wood. I spent six hours trying to get one, and I tried four villages outside the port as well May 25 14:24:43 *the others laugh* May 25 14:24:44 Oh... oh dear May 25 14:25:08 Grendlik laughs: I just wanted to do a good job May 25 14:25:24 * Morgan nods May 25 14:25:57 I knew a man who got sent for tartan paint... when he returned without it, he told us the merchant wanted to know which way we wanted the stripes to go May 25 14:26:16 *they laugh at this too* May 25 14:27:59 *Ma smiles, looking at Morgan* Da sent me to the village to get a Glass Hammer for the forge once May 25 14:28:15 * Morgan smiles May 25 14:28:24 Funny that, he sent me for glass nails once May 25 14:31:15 HH chuckles: He sent me on a Snipe Hunt once. Gave me a pillowcase to put the Snipe in when I’d caught it, gave me a knife, and said I had to make this noise to lure it, and he’d herd it towards me. Once I caught it, we’d skin it and have it for dinner... May 25 14:31:59 *Ma is smiling fondly at this, but he sees that little familiar core of pain there that he knows from his own nostalgia* May 25 14:32:23 Verity: Did you catch it? May 25 14:32:46 * Molly glances at Morgan, smiling, then looks to David May 25 14:36:21 *David winks at Molly before continuing to eat* May 25 14:36:42 HH shakes his head: No such thing as a Snipe May 25 14:37:08 *everyone laughs. The whole table seems to be listening now* May 25 14:37:55 Ma: I didn’t see Heinzharold for seven hours that day. It was peaceful May 25 14:38:11 *there’s more laughter* May 25 14:38:49 *Ruth says* How old was I then, Ma? May 25 14:39:21 Ma: Umm, you hadn’t come along yet... May 25 14:40:29 HH: Yeah, you missed it by *he pretends to think* ‘bout ten months or so May 25 14:40:50 *Ma blushes a little, but keeps eating* May 25 14:41:23 * Morgan smirks a little before sipping his wine May 25 14:42:01 David: What noise do you have to make on a Snipe Hunt in Sudlachenburg? May 25 14:42:46 *HH grins, then makes an odd sort of falsetto sound that almost sounds like he’s calling “yoo hoo!” May 25 14:43:05 * Morgan snorts before covering his mouth May 25 14:43:09 Sorry... May 25 14:43:11 *everyone laughs at this* May 25 14:44:23 *David nods* In Avalon its more like *this noise starts off like a goat, but ends up sounding more like a fart* May 25 14:45:30 * Molly giggles “I remember when we did it to James... we...”. *she looks briefly pained* “I made up the noise” May 25 14:46:15 * Morgan presses his leg to hers May 25 14:47:21 * Molly smiles gratefully at him. Neither Martha or David look like they realise May 25 14:48:16 Walder: When it was me, my old man said I just had to baby talk it. I did that for two hours May 25 14:49:30 I was too busy tramping through the schwarzenwald to be sent on those sort of errands May 25 14:49:59 Faulk: What possessed you to do that? May 25 14:50:16 Couldn't swim in the lake... May 25 14:51:05 *Faulk nods* May 25 14:51:54 Potts: We have woodland where I’m from, but it’s not as scary as the Schwarzenwald. May 25 14:52:18 * Morgan nods, smiling a little May 25 14:52:55 It cn be quite terrifying May 25 14:54:06 Potts nods for a servant to refill his glass: That’s where I was sent on a Snipe Hunt by my older brothers. Apparently no one had caught a Snipe before, and I’d have had their respect if I could do it. May 25 14:54:55 *Edward and Zench both look a bit grim at this* May 25 14:56:32 * Morgan nods May 25 14:57:41 Faulk: How old were you, Lord Pottersdam? *he eats as he waits* May 25 14:58:26 Potts drinks a mouthful: Thirteen? *he looks to Edward and Zench* No, Fourteen, Your Grace May 25 14:59:56 * Molly watches Potts “How long were you out there?” May 25 15:00:41 Potts: At my best guess, thirteen days. May 25 15:01:33 *There’s some surprise in the other guests’ faces, but Morgan’s brother looks like even now he’d like to do something about that* May 25 15:02:06 Ma: That’s dangerous, why didn’t anyone fetch you in? May 25 15:03:56 *Potts gives her a smile, and looks a little touched at the concern* My brothers hated me. They told my Father we’d argued and I’d taken the mail coach back to the Academy. May 25 15:05:36 *Edward has gone from vengeful to a little watchful, as has Zench. Between the him and Potts, Heidi leans a little towards the latter* May 25 15:06:01 *Ma nods* Wasn’t your Mother worried? May 25 15:07:35 *Potts shakes his head* She was not often present in my Father’s household. Even if she had been, she is not what one would hope for from a Mother May 25 15:09:06 Martha: How dreadful! I can’t imagine not knowing whether my son was safely at home or at school for nearly two weeks! May 25 15:09:47 *He notices the way Molly’s natural inhale suddenly stops* May 25 15:10:28 * Morgan puts his hand on hers May 25 15:10:55 *The glances that automatically go to Molly are very few, primarily Inga and Edward* May 25 15:11:27 *Molly says nothing, doesn’t even look up from the table. The conversation continues on* May 25 15:12:12 Potts: Now she likes to know which house I am in at all times so she knows where to best be a nuisance to my friends and staff May 25 15:12:40 *Zench chuckles* She was not happy to learn I was marrying May 25 15:13:17 *Molly breathes slowly and controlled. Edward looks at Morgan with concern* May 25 15:15:02 Potts nods: She is again without a Cherie Amor. Theus help the men at Court in Freiburg! May 25 15:15:40 *A look passes between Zench and Heidi. She shakes her head slightly* May 25 15:16:29 Faulk: Lady Pottersdam... I do not think I’ve ever met her. May 25 15:16:51 $probably just as well$ May 25 15:17:06 *Molly would normally send a comment to him, but she doesn’t* May 25 15:17:23 [my love, are you alright?] May 25 15:18:17 HH: $she the one who Molly was being sniped at by at that ball?$ May 25 15:18:30 $Yep$ May 25 15:18:30 [no, but I can endure until the meal is done] May 25 15:19:07 Potts: No, Your Grace, our ancestral home is closest to the Court in Hainzl May 25 15:19:32 [Do you wish me to create a reason for you to escape?] May 25 15:19:49 *Faulk nods* I presume she’s not been invited to the wedding? May 25 15:20:36 Potts: Absolutely not, Your Grace, I like you all too much to subject you to her. *everyone laughs except Zench and Heidi, but no one else seems to notice* May 25 15:20:51 [no, thank you. I do not want a scene] May 25 15:22:28 * Morgan nods slightly May 25 15:26:07 *This moves them on to talking about the wedding* May 25 15:27:29 Faulk, to Joseff: Do you keep a house in the Konigsreich? May 25 15:27:56 *Joseff shakes his head* We don’t, I’m afraid, Your Grace May 25 15:28:45 Potts looks at Joseff: I have a good sized house in the city, I can make room for the four of you if you need? May 25 15:29:09 *Seb looks surprised, and in that surprise he looks to Molly* May 25 15:29:48 * Molly looks up from the table, and her eyes meet Seb’s before she looks away May 25 15:30:13 Joseff: Thank you, my Lord, that is most generous May 25 15:30:27 [when was this decided?!] May 25 15:30:52 [It is a problem?] May 25 15:31:11 [no... it’s just... tenser, I suppose] May 25 15:31:17 [why?] May 25 15:32:13 *Faulk seems happy with that arrangement* Your Excellencies will be staying at My House, I assume? Unless arrangements have been made with Colonel Fuchs? May 25 15:32:32 [you and him, and the dreams, and the potential for jealousy] May 25 15:33:12 No, your Grace, no arrangements have been made... I'm not sure I'd want to impose on them given Stef's increasing... May 25 15:33:43 *Hannalore looks to Morgan* May I be excused, your Excellency ? I have something of a headache May 25 15:34:02 * Morgan nods May 25 15:34:04 Of course May 25 15:35:02 *Hannalore gets up. Seb looks at her questioningly, but she shakes her head with a small smile and leaves. Claudia watches her go* May 25 15:35:36 I’m not sure they could fit us all in, though I’d enjoy spending time with them May 25 15:36:22 *HH watches Claudia, then looks to Morgan* $sending her to follow?$ May 25 15:37:08 $Who?$ May 25 15:38:08 $Claudia, after Hannalore. She looks like she’s weighing it up$ May 25 15:38:46 $Why would I? It'd look weird, and put Claudia in an awkward situation$ May 25 15:40:09 *Hh shrugs. Molly and Faulk chat about the Fuchs’ and Fischler, and everyone moves back into their own talking. Claudia still seems to have one ear to the door Hannalore left through even as they all finish the main course* May 25 15:40:40 $You want me to send you? I think its a bad idea$ May 25 15:42:14 *Claudia looks torn, then glances at Uinise who is chatting to Jarvie about the midsummer and midwinter celebrations of Capperlucia, and how they have the big chair for Tina Atua Fafine to sit and watch over them* May 25 15:42:24 $no, best not.$ May 25 15:42:49 Jarvie: But she sits there spiritually, not physically, yeah? May 25 15:43:31 *Uinise nods* People only see her occassionally in their dreams May 25 15:44:27 Can you imagine how shaken someone would be meeting her in person? May 25 15:45:03 *Uinise smiles* She is our Mother. Who could be scared of that? May 25 15:46:18 I suppose so... May 25 15:46:58 *there’s a pause in conversation whilst the plates are removed and puddings are brought. Morgan is given a familiar looking chocolate cake* May 25 16:07:47 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 25 17:01:02 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 25 17:50:45 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.150) has joined May 25 17:53:42 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 25 17:57:51 *HH watches Claudia, then looks to Morgan* $sending her to follow?$ May 25 17:57:51 $Who?$ May 25 17:57:51 $Claudia, after Hannalore. She looks like she’s weighing it up$ May 25 17:57:51 $Why would I? It'd look weird, and put Claudia in an awkward situation$ May 25 17:57:51 *Hh shrugs. Molly and Faulk chat about the Fuchs’ and Fischler, and everyone moves back into their own talking. Claudia still seems to have one ear to the door Hannalore left through even as they all finish the main course* May 25 17:57:54 $You want me to send you? I think its a bad idea$ May 25 17:57:56 *Claudia looks torn, then glances at Uinise who is chatting to Jarvie about the midsummer and midwinter celebrations of Capperlucia, and how they have the big chair for Tina Atua Fafine to sit and watch over them* May 25 17:57:59 $no, best not.$ May 25 17:58:01 Jarvie: But she sits there spiritually, not physically, yeah? May 25 17:58:05 *Uinise nods* People only see her occassionally in their dreams May 25 17:58:07 Can you imagine how shaken someone would be meeting her in person? May 25 17:58:09 *Uinise smiles* She is our Mother. Who could be scared of that? May 25 17:58:11 I suppose so... May 25 17:58:13 *there’s a pause in conversation whilst the plates are removed and puddings are brought. Morgan is given a familiar looking chocolate cake* May 25 17:59:45 * Molly gives him a little smile, but he can tell her heart is still heavy May 25 18:00:04 I had them make it for you May 25 18:00:17 Thank you my love... I've actually missed having it May 25 18:00:23 Oh? May 25 18:00:40 I'm not a great fan of very sweet foods May 25 18:01:32 no, I know *She starts to eat her dessert without any of the comments she’d usually make about being the only sweet things he likes* May 25 18:02:01 [I don't like seeing you this unhappy. What can I do to cheer you?] May 25 18:02:32 [nothing at the dinner table, I’m afraid. I’ll come aright, don’t worry] May 25 18:02:44 * Morgan nods a little May 25 18:03:38 *it doesn’t take long for the puddings to be consumed before Molly rises* My love, we’ll leave you gentlemen to your port and cigars May 25 18:06:17 * Morgan nods, standing May 25 18:06:20 Alright blossom May 25 18:08:08 *the ladies all go off, leaving the room looking much plainer. Collars are loosened, and there’s more slouching. HH gets up from where the removal of the ladies puts him with Heinrich to sit by Morgan. He whispers as port is passed out. May 25 18:08:12 * Molly is now known as HH May 25 18:08:17 Molly okay? May 25 18:08:44 * Morgan speaks quietly May 25 18:09:02 Hard for her to see her mother being outraged at not knowing where her son would be for a fortnight... May 25 18:09:12 * HH nods May 25 18:09:23 Yeah, that’s what Inga said May 25 18:09:56 * Morgan nods sadly May 25 18:11:15 *the boastful talk starts, but Adalbrecht looks happy to have His Grace to himself. DeeDee looks a bit distracted, Seb seems content still talking sailing with Grendlik May 25 18:12:05 Plannin to keep this quite short so you can be with her? May 25 18:13:05 As I can without being rude May 25 18:13:55 * HH nods. Edward leaves his friends to come to them too May 25 18:14:01 * HH is now known as Edward May 25 18:14:08 might I have a word, brother? May 25 18:14:56 * Morgan nods May 25 18:14:57 Of course May 25 18:15:35 *HH clears off to talk to Christopher* May 25 18:16:25 Mina has suggested to me that I, Florrie and Alice stay here tomorrow night and then travel with you and Molly to Innesbruck the following day May 25 18:18:15 right... May 25 18:19:34 I don’t want to step on your toes May 25 18:19:46 * Morgan smiles a little May 25 18:19:51 Its a big enough house brother May 25 18:20:22 * Edward nods May 25 18:20:43 I appreciate that, but you may have intended to be more alone than that May 25 18:23:45 We'll manage, Edward May 25 18:23:53 * Edward nods May 25 18:24:07 I hope I am making the correct choice May 25 18:24:25 Difficult to say... May 25 18:24:52 [Mina has suggested Edward stay here with Florrie and Alice tomorrow night and travel with us to Innesbruck. He's worried its the wrong choice May 25 18:28:02 [I will see what I can discover... I’d want to be sure it isn’t a test] May 25 18:28:58 [indeed] May 25 18:30:45 Indeed it is. It’s always a tightrope. May 25 18:33:24 * Morgan nods May 25 18:33:31 Molly will see what she can discover May 25 18:33:45 Thank you May 25 18:34:08 * Morgan smiles a little May 25 18:34:10 Of course May 25 18:34:14 [uhh yes, tell Edward it’s fine to stay behind] May 25 18:34:33 [You sound... I don't know, like its not straight forward] May 25 18:34:49 While I have you here... I wanted to talk to you about DeeDee May 25 18:34:56 [oh it is, I was just surprised] May 25 18:35:07 [is something amiss?] May 25 18:35:10 * Edward nods, sipping his whiskey May 25 18:36:00 [they should only be making love every other day. It removes the temptation, and will make it more intense both tonight and the day after tomorrow] May 25 18:36:27 [ah. Understood] May 25 18:36:39 I have taken steps to aid him with his nightmares... May 25 18:37:27 [Edward will be on instruction to keep his hands n good behaviour. I am so tempted to suggest she leaves a jar for him though, just to increase the tension, as it were] May 25 18:37:35 * Edward looks curious May 25 18:37:44 Yes? May 25 18:37:54 [good idea] May 25 18:38:24 [blushing, my love?] May 25 18:38:38 [managing to keep a straight face, barely] May 25 18:39:40 [fortunately for you, you and I are not due to be apart, so I do not need to make sure me for you again] May 25 18:39:54 one* May 25 18:40:37 I've enlisted some help... the vial I've given him to drink will, I'm told, help greatly... but he'll need to be concentrating on the memory that caused the nightmares... I think you know which one that'll be... May 25 18:40:51 * Edward nods grimly “I do” May 25 18:41:28 I was going to ask Potts to be with him... but you and Potts are much closer, and I thought you'd be able to impress upon him the importance of it... May 25 18:42:00 I will be with him myself May 25 18:42:17 * Morgan shakes his head May 25 18:42:23 Your wife requires your attention May 25 18:42:31 * Edward frowns May 25 18:42:38 So she is not fine with it. May 25 18:42:46 * Morgan smiles May 25 18:43:09 She is... every other day, Edward... tonight... two nights time... understand? May 25 18:43:24 * Edward nods slowly May 25 18:43:51 I see... I will be surplus to requirements in between *he chuckles* May 25 18:44:24 It is to help remove temptation tomorrow night, but increase the... intensity... of tonight and when you reunite May 25 18:44:33 [I am glad of that] May 25 18:45:23 * Edward nods “I see. It’d be far easier for her to be frank with me” May 25 18:46:13 [a jar wouldn’t help in my absence unless it had a wider neck, hmm? *she sounds more cheerful, full of mischief*] May 25 18:46:50 [Doesn't need to be -that- big] May 25 18:47:03 Think of it as being coy rather than obscure May 25 18:47:13 [the stretching of parts of me suggests otherwise!] May 25 18:47:35 * Edward nods “Women are strange and sublime creatures” May 25 18:47:50 * Morgan nods, sipping his whiskey May 25 18:48:19 They are. If you need a reason to convince Potts, send him my way. I'll tell him the truth without actually telling him anything May 25 18:48:28 * Edward nods May 25 18:49:15 Are you trying to get rid of me? *he narrows his eyes as if he thinks he’s twigged something* Am I interrupting something, brother? May 25 18:50:48 No... but I want things in place so that DeeDee goes through with it May 25 18:51:41 * Edward nods May 25 18:52:01 Best to do it here where Molly can be on hand tonight if necessary May 25 18:53:24 Indeed... though I don't believe there'll be an issue... but focussing on it will be awful for him May 25 18:55:12 * Edward nods May 25 18:55:21 Yes, it will May 25 18:56:22 * Edward gets up, patting Morgan’s shoulder before going over to Potts. Faulk looks to Morgan May 25 18:56:26 * Edward is now known as Faulk May 25 18:57:14 Tomorrow morning I want a meeting with you, Molly, Uinise, Claudia, and Jarvinina, can you see to it? May 25 18:57:25 Of course, your Grace May 25 18:57:54 Thank you. I am going to retire, it’s been a long but enjoyable day May 25 18:58:01 * Morgan smiles May 25 18:58:27 Thank you for coming... as a future Graf, I am honoured... as a friend, I'm really pleased you got to be here for Emil's first steps May 25 18:58:36 * Faulk nods, smiling May 25 18:58:52 That was a very precious moment, I’m glad no one missed it May 25 18:59:59 * Morgan nods, smiling May 25 19:00:03 After breakfast? May 25 19:01:45 * Faulk nods “Yes. Goodnight, Morgan” May 25 19:01:51 Goodnight your grace May 25 19:02:21 * Faulk says goodnight to the others and goes. Heinzharold then belches loudly May 25 19:03:00 HH: Sorry, been holding that in for hours til he’d gone *The rest of them are laughing like schoolboys* May 25 19:03:25 * Morgan rolls his eyes May 25 19:03:27 classy May 25 19:03:36 * Faulk is now known as HH May 25 19:03:48 Hey, I did my duty May 25 19:04:56 *Everyone looks much more relaxed now he’s gone, chatting amongst themselves* May 25 19:05:21 I reckon you’ve done yer mandatory politeness now, man May 25 19:05:37 Probably, yes... May 25 19:06:54 I reckon we can go to our wives now May 25 19:07:19 * Morgan nods May 25 19:07:30 Aye, probably May 25 19:10:55 Coming? May 25 19:11:52 * Morgan gets up, shaking his head May 25 19:11:55 Just the way I'm sat May 25 19:12:02 * Morgan looks over at the others May 25 19:12:09 Gentlemen, if you'll excuse us... May 25 19:14:53 *Everyone nods, but the nods of Edward and his friends are distracted as they discuss the five of them huddled together* May 25 19:15:34 * Morgan moves out of the room, going toward the drawing room to find Molly May 25 19:18:19 *The drawing room feels warm, the light soft. All the prettiness and sparkle that the women had taken away with them is reformed in here. There’s with wine and chatter, but the most worrying set of the latter is Molly, Mina, Inga, and Heidi, whispering excitedly together. Something seems to have soothed his wife and lifted her spirits May 25 19:18:40 That looks suspicious May 25 19:18:43 * HH looks at them, then at Morgan “I dunno I like the look of that, man” May 25 19:19:24 Nope, not even a little bit May 25 19:21:04 *Inga is the first to spot them, and nudges the others so that they fall quiet. The other women in the room seem less furtive, talking about children, though Diana cuddles the dog on her lap as she talks a little about her step-children May 25 19:21:19 Oh, yeah, thats so much worse... May 25 19:21:24 * Morgan looks round for Jarvie May 25 19:21:31 It’s either gonn’ be really expensive or really erotic... May 25 19:21:46 *Jarvie is sat with Uinise and Claudia* May 25 19:22:03 * Morgan moves toward them May 25 19:22:25 * HH is now known as Jarvie May 25 19:22:31 Alright, cuz? May 25 19:22:36 * Morgan nods May 25 19:22:57 The Eisenfurst has declared he wants to see the three of you, and Molly and I, after breakfast May 25 19:23:09 * Jarvie nods, grinning May 25 19:23:18 we’ve been working on him all day May 25 19:23:29 *Behind Morgan, HH sniggers* May 25 19:23:34 Lets hope its worked May 25 19:23:50 Hope so May 25 19:24:45 * Morgan nods May 25 19:25:04 Uinise: I think Queen Betuana will like Jarvie May 25 19:26:28 * Morgan nods May 25 19:26:33 I think she would be a good fit May 25 19:27:15 *Jarvie smiles* That’s the nicest thing you’ve ever said about me, are you sick? May 25 19:28:10 I've always been nice about you, you're just too weird to listen May 25 19:29:51 * Jarvie just shakes her head May 25 19:30:18 C: You don’t know what he wants? May 25 19:30:37 He didn't say May 25 19:30:51 And I know him well enough to know he won't tell me if I ask May 25 19:33:05 Uinise: We’ll have to wait until the morning May 25 19:33:16 * Morgan nods May 25 19:33:19 Indeed we will May 25 19:33:33 *Claudia drinks her drink* May 25 19:33:58 When is the Rose due back? Early June wasn’t it? May 25 19:34:48 Assuming she goes as fast as when we were on her, yes May 25 19:34:54 Uinise: I think we are supposed to go to the wedding and then straight to Freiburg to sail home. May 25 19:35:09 * Morgan smiles at her May 25 19:35:14 I'm really going to miss you May 25 19:35:42 Uinise nods: I will miss all my Theah-Main friends May 25 19:36:36 *He hears giggling from Mina, Inga, Molly, and Heidi* May 25 19:37:15 I'm going to interrupt that before it gets any worse for us May 25 19:39:39 *Jarvie and Uinise nods, but Claudia just drinks her wine* May 25 19:39:54 $You ok?$ May 25 19:40:09 C: $yeah. go on$ May 25 19:40:42 * Morgan nods a little before moving toward Molly May 25 19:41:28 *HH is sat in the middle, an arm along behind Inga, another behind Molly, grinning and sprawling* May 25 19:41:33 * Jarvie is now known as Molly May 25 19:43:38 HH: Surrounded by gorgeous ladies... Did I die, man? May 25 19:44:58 * Morgan smiles May 25 19:45:03 I think I'll steal my wife away from you May 25 19:46:10 * Molly smiles May 25 19:46:30 It’s not stealing if the object is willing to be taken, I think May 25 19:46:44 *this makes them giggle again* May 25 19:46:54 * Morgan smiles a little May 25 19:46:55 Shall we? May 25 19:47:08 * Molly stands up, going to him May 25 19:47:35 [should I be saying goodnight?] May 25 19:47:50 [Thats up to you my love May 25 19:48:24 I’ll say goodnight to you all, incase you’ve retired before I’m back May 25 19:49:14 *Everyone says goodnight to her, smiling. Heidi says with a grin “Use it wisely...” May 25 19:49:42 * Molly nods, smiling back “And you” May 25 19:49:58 $Yep, definitely a problem coming$ May 25 19:50:26 HH: $we’re big strong confident men... how bad could it be?$ May 25 19:50:48 * Morgan smiles a little, inclining his head before leading Molly out May 25 19:51:31 * Molly is still smiling as she says good night to the other women and they get out into the empty hallway May 25 19:52:32 Dare I ask? May 25 19:53:34 * Molly smiles May 25 19:53:42 No, I rather doubt it, my love May 25 19:53:57 * Morgan nods May 25 19:54:07 A look at the lake perhaps? Or a trip to the roof? May 25 19:54:18 You wish to stroll? May 25 19:55:07 It'd be relaxing to just spend some time together wouldn't it? May 25 19:55:14 * Molly nods May 25 19:55:21 The roof then, I think May 25 19:55:33 * Morgan nods, going in that direction May 25 19:57:17 *They go up through their private parlour and out onto the roof. The night is clear but mild, and the sunset is still a deep pink in the west where the starry night pushes it down May 25 19:57:39 * Molly lets out a long slow breath “Oh that’s better!” May 25 19:58:29 * Morgan nods, taking a deep breath, looking at the horizon May 25 20:00:25 * Molly takes his hand between both of hers May 25 20:00:30 We did it... May 25 20:00:36 * Morgan nods May 25 20:00:38 Yes we did May 25 20:00:56 * Molly leans her head to his arm May 25 20:01:12 And we do not need to host like this again for a while May 25 20:01:28 No... no we don't May 25 20:01:35 * Molly nods May 25 20:01:47 And tomorrow everyone is leaving May 25 20:02:35 almost... May 25 20:04:52 * Molly nods May 25 20:05:12 Edward and Alice, Florrie too May 25 20:05:22 * Morgan nods May 25 20:05:45 He was quite worried that she was reverting t type and saying ti was fine when it wasn't... May 25 20:05:56 * Molly smiles May 25 20:08:32 She is doing better. She is still not fond of Alice, but I think it’d take a great strength to like someone who you feel your husband may want more than you May 25 20:08:45 * Morgan nods May 25 20:08:47 I suppose so May 25 20:11:45 * Molly looks at him May 25 20:12:00 Do you still worry about that with Seb? May 25 20:12:13 There's been a lot of glancing at eachother today, thats all May 25 20:12:42 * Molly moves to stand in front of him May 25 20:12:51 I don’t want him, my love May 25 20:13:01 * Morgan nods May 25 20:13:04 Okay May 25 20:13:36 It is only ever you I want. May 25 20:14:52 * Morgan nods May 25 20:15:40 * Molly squeezes gently May 25 20:15:49 Do you wish to sit? May 25 20:16:16 * Morgan nods, getting a few cushions May 25 20:17:39 * Molly grabs blankets too, and waits til he’s sat before arranging so she can lie beside him on her back but still facing him May 25 20:24:42 it is troubling you today? May 25 20:24:53 * Morgan shrugs May 25 20:24:55 A little May 25 20:25:17 it doesn’t need to. You heart is safe with me May 25 20:25:31 * Morgan nods May 25 20:25:43 Deep down I know... just... having to face into it so much is difficult May 25 20:25:52 * Molly nods May 25 20:26:02 it’s difficult May 25 20:26:20 * Morgan nods May 25 20:29:02 I wish I knew how to help you better May 25 20:29:24 I was thinking much the same earlier May 25 20:29:44 about Seb? May 25 20:30:27 No... May 25 20:31:37 what then, my love? May 25 20:32:00 I wish I knew how to help -you- better May 25 20:32:36 it’s complicated May 25 20:32:44 * Morgan nods May 25 20:33:44 I am more angry than I thought May 25 20:34:04 * Morgan nods May 25 20:34:06 I thought so May 25 20:35:43 It’s gotten much worse since I’ve discovered my pregnancy May 25 20:35:52 * Morgan nods May 25 20:35:59 I rather noticed May 25 20:36:32 you do help me though May 25 20:36:44 Do I? May 25 20:37:39 I always know you have my back, my love May 25 20:37:46 * Morgan nods May 25 20:37:48 I do May 25 20:38:31 And I know you would never do to our daughter what they did to me May 25 20:38:41 No... I wouldn't May 25 20:41:08 You are my safety, my love May 25 20:42:22 good May 25 20:43:03 * Molly weaves her fingers between his May 25 20:43:32 what else burdens you tonight? May 25 20:44:09 * Morgan shrugs May 25 20:44:21 I don't know... its just... busy. May 25 20:44:34 * Molly nods May 25 20:44:47 perhaps you should try your meditation? May 25 20:45:34 * Morgan shrugs May 25 20:45:36 maybe May 25 20:46:25 would you like to listen to him? May 25 20:47:31 * Morgan nods, smiling May 25 20:47:33 Yes, I would May 25 20:52:25 * Molly lets go of his hand, lifting her dress as high as she can. Beneath it she has stockings tied with black ribbons, and she’s left the black lace layer of her negligee in place over her bump and hips, her skin pale and contrasting beneath it May 25 20:53:04 * Morgan smiles, running his hand over the lace before placing his ear to it May 25 20:54:20 *he can faintly hear the baby, though he’ll have to concentrate to ignore that pregnant, aroused scent of her May 25 20:55:39 * Morgan does so for a couple of minutes May 25 20:57:31 * Molly gently strokes his hair May 25 20:57:57 Do you think you’ll keep mine in your braid until it is all gone? May 25 20:58:52 I think so, yes May 25 20:59:04 * Molly smiles May 25 20:59:09 that’s sweet May 25 20:59:47 I'm glad you think so May 25 21:00:32 * Molly nods “I do, very much” May 25 21:03:42 * Morgan smiles, looking toward the sky as he listens May 25 21:05:16 *the quiet sound is rhythmic and peaceful, and seems somehow more profound out beneath the heavens May 25 21:07:08 * Morgan sighs contentedly May 25 21:08:58 * Molly smiles at the stars May 25 21:09:10 is that better, my love? May 25 21:09:14 * Morgan nods May 25 21:09:16 Yes, it is May 25 21:11:50 good... May 25 21:14:13 * Morgan nods a little, putting his hand on the far side of her belly May 25 21:15:20 * Molly gently strokes the side of his neck and out along his shoulder May 25 21:16:52 * Morgan shivers, turning to place a kiss. On her belly May 25 21:20:25 * Molly reverses the touch, moving back up from his shoulder and then gentle traces his earlobe May 25 21:22:04 * Morgan runs his hand around, tracing up her leg May 25 21:23:20 * Molly gasps quietly May 25 21:24:52 * Morgan runs his hand back down, kissing her belly a little lower May 25 21:25:18 * Molly gently grasps his shoulder May 25 21:25:34 I’ve missed you... May 25 21:25:51 Oh? May 25 21:26:50 When we are so busy, so well-behaved... I miss the You of nights like this May 25 21:27:06 * Morgan nods, kissing lower May 25 21:29:08 * Molly sighs happily, her body relaxing. Her fingers wander to his scalp where the hair is so short, and her nails are light but noticeable May 25 21:30:35 * Morgan moves lower still May 25 21:31:28 *the scent of her is more noticeable. She murmurs* This is not too risky for you? May 25 21:31:58 * Morgan shrugs a little May 25 21:31:59 It is rather May 25 21:34:53 we could go inside... May 25 21:35:59 * Morgan nods, kissing lower still May 25 21:36:03 Probably should yes May 25 21:37:03 * Molly moans quietly into the night May 25 21:37:38 yet the risk itself is too delicious to resist? May 25 21:38:15 More that you are May 25 21:39:26 * Molly shivers “Oh god...” May 25 21:39:47 * Morgan chuckles, moving lower again and sucking at her skin May 25 21:40:33 * Molly tilts towards his mouth subconsciously May 25 21:40:39 Oh how I want you! May 25 21:40:56 * Morgan nods, moving to place his mount firmly against her May 25 21:43:57 * Molly grasps both his shoulders now May 25 21:45:07 Mmm, liebes herz! *she tastes both pregnant and very aroused, confirmed by the hardened point of her clit against his lip* May 25 21:45:24 * Morgan starts licking at it, savouring her taste as he does May 25 21:47:29 * Molly lifts up to him purposefully this time, and without any shame May 25 21:47:38 You’re so warm May 25 21:48:28 * Morgan makes a noise, sucking at her skin May 25 21:49:31 Oh god that feels heavenly May 25 21:50:02 * Morgan nods, keeping doing it May 25 21:52:05 * Molly grinds against his mouth, breathing hard “you are too good at this!” May 25 21:52:31 * Morgan smiles, lifting slightly so he can move his arm before pressing two fingers into her core May 25 21:53:37 Oh Fuck! *she bucks against his hand, greedily taking his digits deeper* May 25 21:54:05 * Morgan moans against her, hooking his fingers upwards May 25 21:54:53 * Molly moans in response, already sounding close May 25 21:55:41 * Morgan makes a sound of desire, sucking her clit into his mouth and thrumming his tongue against it as he pulls his fingers upwards repeatedly May 25 21:57:43 * Molly suddenly comes hard, her body arching from the ground and her fingertips biting into his shoulders. The moan she makes seems loud, but they’re probably safe up here to not disturb anyone at that volume May 25 21:58:03 * Morgan groans, not slowing at all May 25 21:58:49 *She gasps as her body builds again quickly before saying with concern* My love! the waterfall thing! May 25 21:59:36 * Morgan waits until the last moment before moving, keeping his fingers inside her, pushing her on May 25 22:00:35 * Molly fights it “My dress! I can’t...!” May 25 22:00:48 * Morgan stops May 25 22:00:51 Alright my love May 25 22:01:31 * Molly rolls her head back looking at the sky with a noise of frustration May 25 22:01:39 It feels so good though! May 25 22:01:46 * Morgan chuckles May 25 22:01:49 Make your mind up May 25 22:03:20 I can’t make up my mind! *she shivers a little, still breathing hard* May 25 22:04:19 Why don't you lift a little and pull your Dres out of the way? May 25 22:04:57 * Molly nods, smiling as she says “Yes, liebes herz. Whatever you wish” May 25 22:06:12 * Molly does lift up to move the negligee and the dress clear May 25 22:06:22 * Morgan helps her May 25 22:06:24 Alright? May 25 22:06:32 * Molly nods, smiling May 25 22:06:48 yes, my love May 25 22:07:07 * Morgan nods, immediately moving back to her, resuming his ministrations May 25 22:08:23 * Molly breathes through it as the sensation builds. He can already feel how her body seems to bear down. She murmurs to him as he had done by the stream “Soon...” May 25 22:09:13 * Morgan nods, smiling May 25 22:11:31 * Molly peaks very shortly after, so intensely that it looks more like pain, and her body releases with a hot flood over his hand and up his wrist May 25 22:11:48 * Morgan speaks quietly as she does so May 25 22:11:54 There we go, thats it... May 25 22:12:57 * Molly smiles, and opens her eyes so that during the following rush she keeps his gaze as the pleasure of it sweeps through her expression May 25 22:13:27 * Morgan watches her raptly, slowing once her next orgasm has reached its summit May 25 22:15:52 *The last gush is gentler, but she moans with it, watching him with such love and trust* May 25 22:16:10 * Morgan smiles at her May 25 22:16:12 Better? May 25 22:16:22 Yes and no... May 25 22:16:25 No? May 25 22:17:12 No, because I absolutely have to have you now, and I suspect you’ll feel -that- is much too risky for your full enjoyment May 25 22:18:11 * Morgan watches her May 25 22:18:15 I... could be persuaded May 25 22:19:13 Oh? *she smiles* how might one seduce a Duke into making love al fresco by moonlight? May 25 22:19:29 Wouldn't be the first time... May 25 22:19:50 Normally you do not have an Eisenfurst in residence May 25 22:20:06 * Morgan shrugs a little, undoing his placket May 25 22:20:56 * Molly watches him, sitting up with a smile May 25 22:21:18 Perhaps a little repayment is in order first? May 25 22:21:26 If you would like... May 25 22:21:31 * Molly nods May 25 22:22:08 I would, very much. Perhaps you’d like to stand? May 25 22:22:32 * Morgan nods, standing up May 25 22:24:58 * Molly moves away from the wet spot until she’s on her knees in front of him. The moonlight makes the decorations of her dress sparkle where it’s spread out around her, and well as making the stones of her tiara look like little stars. She watches him adoringly “Show me what you have for me, Your Excellency...” May 25 22:25:41 * Morgan smiles, lowering his placket, his manhood already hard May 25 22:26:29 * Molly smiles warmly before licking slowly up his erection, keeping her eyes on him “Mmm... perfect.” May 25 22:26:42 * Morgan shivers, watching her May 25 22:27:53 * Molly makes a point of angling him so that he can continue to see her whilst she gently drags his head along her wetted lower lip May 25 22:28:03 Ah fuck May 25 22:28:59 * Molly smiles, this time tracing her upper one with his sensitive flesh, almost like applying lipstick May 25 22:29:17 * Morgan watches her raptly May 25 22:30:54 *Next she brings her tongue out, gently licking at the apex, a light flick across the hole* May 25 22:31:08 * Morgan shivers again May 25 22:31:59 *He sees how her lips quirk briefly before she gently dips her tongue tip into it* May 25 22:32:34 * Morgan smiles a little, watching her May 25 22:33:23 * Molly watches him back, swirling her tongue around his whole head softly before trying that once more May 25 22:33:37 What are- you doing? May 25 22:33:53 [exploring] May 25 22:34:06 * Morgan nods, rolling his head back May 25 22:34:52 * Molly takes him into her mouth, encompassing him in that familiar soft heat May 25 22:35:25 * Morgan moans May 25 22:36:54 * Molly captures his head in a ring of tight lips just below the ridge, and runs her tongue around his head firmly May 25 22:37:21 * Morgan groans deep in his throat May 25 22:37:39 * Molly does this a little longer May 25 23:01:41 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 25 23:39:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)