**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon May 27 00:57:15 2024 May 27 00:57:15 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 27 08:56:23 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined May 27 08:56:38 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 27 08:57:41 So, yeah... nothing useful May 27 08:57:41 * Mina smiles May 27 08:57:41 You’d be a fine Captain, Morgan May 27 08:57:41 *the rain intensifies* May 27 08:57:41 I'm glad you think so May 27 08:57:42 * Mina nods, watching him. She licks her spoon slowly May 27 08:57:44 mmm I do... May 27 08:57:46 * Morgan blushes, watching her May 27 08:57:50 * Mina does it again May 27 08:57:52 Uhhh...I... I think swimming is probably not on the cards May 27 08:57:54 No, we’d get far too wet May 27 08:57:56 Mrs Danvers would probably scowl at us... May 27 08:57:58 * Mina smiles May 27 08:58:00 I’ve given her the rest of the day off... *she dips the spoon in a little bit of yoghurt before licking it clean* May 27 08:58:04 * Morgan nods, smiling May 27 08:59:01 Grendlik sighs: Get a room, before I cast up my breakfast! May 27 08:59:16 * Molly is now known as Mina May 27 08:59:18 * Morgan laughs, blushing May 27 08:59:33 * Mina smiles, offering Morgan her hand May 27 08:59:45 There’s little else to do with the rain like this! May 27 09:01:03 * Morgan takes her hand May 27 09:01:06 Rain isn't so bad May 27 09:01:29 Would you rather go outside? May 27 09:01:41 *Grendlik nearly chokes on his food* May 27 09:01:59 * Morgan blushes May 27 09:02:05 Thats... thats not what I meant May 27 09:02:34 Me either! *she shoots a glance at Grendlik who chuckles* May 27 09:04:11 * Mina leads him back to bed, and they spend much longer undressing each other. He makes her peak with his mouth on her nipples, and is working down her lower belly when she says “Morgan?” May 27 09:04:34 * Morgan lifts his head a little May 27 09:04:35 Hmm? May 27 09:05:03 * Mina looks down at him “Would you like to have a child?” May 27 09:05:34 * Morgan watches her for a moment May 27 09:06:33 *the thought of her carrying his child, her belly large and firm, makes him harden rapidly despite it being a complicated matter, his blood rushing* May 27 09:07:28 * Morgan blushes, lowering his head to kiss her skin May 27 09:07:39 Well... yes... I think so May 27 09:07:55 * Mina nods May 27 09:08:00 You? May 27 09:08:27 Yes, I would. But that -would- mean me needing to see you more than once a year May 27 09:08:49 * Morgan nods, propping himself up May 27 09:09:04 I know love. I don't really have much say in it May 27 09:09:10 * Mina nods May 27 09:09:31 The navy has your word, and the sea has your heart... May 27 09:10:53 * Morgan looks up at her May 27 09:10:57 You are wondering what you have May 27 09:13:07 * Mina smiles slightly May 27 09:13:21 you could tell me... May 27 09:14:01 You have my love. I fight now so you can be safe. May 27 09:14:15 * Mina smiles, nodding May 27 09:14:24 And you have mine May 27 09:14:44 The sea has to share my heart now May 27 09:15:00 * Mina nods, kissing him May 27 09:16:21 * Morgan moves up to return her kiss, pulling her into his arms May 27 09:17:44 * Mina holds him. The rain pelts her window, the sky outside dull and grey, almost like dusk is coming despite being only ten o’clock May 27 09:18:47 * Mina reaches between them, gently grasping him “Your manhood though, that I share with none.” May 27 09:18:59 * Morgan nods, shivering May 27 09:19:04 Absolutely May 27 09:19:22 * Mina strokes him slowly May 27 09:19:47 Do you... do this... when you’re away? May 27 09:20:01 * Morgan blushes before shaking his head May 27 09:20:07 Very rarely if at all May 27 09:20:19 * Mina smiles May 27 09:20:32 I thought all men did May 27 09:20:42 Apparently I am not all men May 27 09:21:17 * Mina nods, tightening her grip a little May 27 09:21:25 I wouldn’t mind May 27 09:21:32 * Morgan gasps a little May 27 09:21:34 No? May 27 09:22:09 no, as long as you were thinking of me May 27 09:22:39 * Morgan nods May 27 09:22:43 I'll keep that in mind May 27 09:22:55 * Mina smiles “me too” May 27 09:23:34 * Morgan blushes May 27 09:24:00 * Mina continues with her hand May 27 09:24:11 Aren’t you curious now? May 27 09:24:17 about... May 27 09:24:43 What I might or might not do when you’re away May 27 09:24:54 * Morgan nods May 27 09:24:57 I am rather, yes May 27 09:25:06 * Mina smiles May 27 09:25:10 sometimes, yes May 27 09:25:21 Really? May 27 09:25:29 * Mina nods May 27 09:25:36 here in this bed May 27 09:25:52 * Morgan flushes, inadvertently thrusting into her hand May 27 09:26:07 * Mina looks a little surprised May 27 09:26:48 * Morgan clears his throat May 27 09:26:53 Sorry... May 27 09:27:21 * Mina shakes her head “don’t be, but what happened?!” May 27 09:27:45 I don't know really... I suppose... the image of you doing that had quite an effect on me May 27 09:27:56 * Mina smiles, blushing May 27 09:28:11 I could show you, if you’d like that May 27 09:28:21 * Morgan nods May 27 09:28:23 I really would May 27 09:29:54 * Mina lets go of him, and she moves a little. She watches him trustingly before she gently gasps. He can’t see what happens beneath the sheets that cover them* May 27 09:30:18 * Morgan watches her for a moment May 27 09:30:28 Can... can I move the sheets? May 27 09:30:40 * Mina nods May 27 09:31:10 * Morgan shifts a little, gently moving the sheets so he can see what she's doing, watching her hands for a minute before looking back adoringly at her face May 27 09:32:51 * Mina ‘s hand is on her mound, her index finger gently stroking upwards between the soft folds, rhythmic but slow. She blushes a little, but watches him as she makes a little sigh of pleasure May 27 09:33:16 * Morgan watches her raptly May 27 09:36:01 *The rain continues to pound the estate as she gets more into this. She also stimulates her breasts and nipples as she moves closer to orgasm, still with the gentle finger between her thigh* May 27 09:38:15 * Morgan continues to watch her hungrily May 27 09:41:09 * Mina soon reaches the height of her pleasure, quietly sighing “Oh Morgan!” as she does so, watching him May 27 09:41:53 * Morgan 's brows knit together, reaching out to stroke her cheek May 27 09:44:35 * Mina suddenly moves, surprising him as she pushes him onto his back and straddles him. A flash of lightning mixed with a boom illuminates her skin and the scarring May 27 09:45:11 * Morgan makes a noise of surprise but doesn't fight her May 27 09:45:38 * Mina reaches between them May 27 09:45:45 Did you see enough? May 27 09:45:56 * Morgan smiles a little May 27 09:46:00 I could never see enough of you May 27 09:46:31 * Mina smiles. She gently guides him to her before taking him in May 27 09:46:48 * Morgan groans May 27 09:47:38 *The position of her means that to hold her firmly he’s going to have to be touching the scarring she’s self conscious of May 27 09:48:08 * Morgan gently places his hands on her, caressing the scarring before taking hold of her hips May 27 09:48:31 * Mina moans at this, nodding May 27 09:49:01 *There’s another flash. The rain seems to intensify May 27 09:49:22 * Morgan grips her, pulling her onto him May 27 09:50:24 *She moves well, like riding a horse, practiced and fluid, and when she orgasms it seems even more intense with his hand on her scars May 27 09:50:57 * Morgan starts to breathe deeply, moving to thrust up to meet her May 27 09:52:28 * Mina says “yes, fuck me!” she’s never said it before, and when it’s said with her usual polite and noble speech is quite the juxtaposition May 27 09:53:04 * Morgan grunts, starting to move faster, more firmly May 27 09:54:11 * Mina matches his pace. it becomes surprisingly rough, and the storm seems to reach a crescendo as they both do, providing a shield for their mutual sounds of pleasure from her father and his friend May 27 09:54:38 * Morgan collapses back against the bed, breathing hard May 27 09:55:02 * Mina rests down on his chest, doing likewise May 27 09:55:18 * Morgan gently caresses her back May 27 09:55:26 that... was... May 27 09:55:32 amazing. May 27 09:55:43 * Morgan nods May 27 09:56:53 * Mina dismounts after a minute, and lies with her head on his chest May 27 09:57:24 I wish you didn’t have to go... May 27 09:57:31 * Morgan nods May 27 09:57:48 So do I. But it is my duty... to you, to my family... to Eisen May 27 09:58:07 I know. I’m proud of you, Morgan. May 27 09:58:26 * Morgan kisses the top of her head May 27 10:00:20 *Try as he might to stay awake, the warmth and pressure of her body, the sound of the rain, and having been almost wrung dry with pleasure makes him doze with her. What disturbs the dozing some hours later is a banging on the door* May 27 10:00:54 * Mina sits up “That’s not Danvers nor my father” May 27 10:01:13 * Morgan nods, rolling off the bed and pulling on his trousers May 27 10:01:15 Who is it? May 27 10:03:03 G: Grendlik. You have to get up, now! May 27 10:03:16 * Morgan moves to open the door May 27 10:03:19 Whats wrong? May 27 10:04:08 *Grendlik is breathing hard* Durst is here. Kauffman launched an attack against Vaticine cavalry just after dawn May 27 10:05:26 * Mina is now known as Grendlik May 27 10:06:38 * Morgan nods, pulling on his shirt and boots May 27 10:06:40 Whats the plan? May 27 10:07:06 That’s what I was coming to ask you! Come on, Durst wants to talk to you May 27 10:07:25 * Morgan nods, looking back to Mina May 27 10:07:30 I'll be back May 27 10:07:37 *She nods* May 27 10:07:57 * Morgan leaves the room, closing the door as he follows Grendlik May 27 10:09:41 * Grendlik runs down the stairs and into the parlour where a very dirtied and bloodied older navy man is sat in a chair. Josef has given him a glass of whiskey and a piece of cake, and is now stood by the mantle. Durst rises before saluting “Lieutenant Koertig” May 27 10:10:02 Sit down man May 27 10:10:32 *Durst does so, eating a mouthful of cake fast as if afraid it’ll disappear if he doesnt* May 27 10:10:46 * Grendlik is now known as Durst May 27 10:11:41 Kaufmann sent you... May 27 10:11:50 * Durst shakes his head May 27 10:13:11 I thought I saw a Dracheneisen in the trees, so I’d wandered off, see? I heard some shouting, and Kaufman giving orders to move forward. He said we could take them, we’d seen them last night, see? May 27 10:13:49 right... May 27 10:14:54 They didn’t have rifles, see, but we did, except... We moved forward, I was trailing at the back by then, see, and tried to fire on them, but the rifles wouldn’t work May 27 10:15:15 The rain May 27 10:15:26 Josef: What sort of idiot relies on rifles in weather like this?! May 27 10:16:29 * Durst nods “They came for us, some mounted, some on foot. I knew it was going to be ugly, and someone needed to go for help, so I ran and stole a horse from them, see?” May 27 10:16:46 * Morgan nods May 27 10:17:15 * Durst looks directly at Morgan “What do we do, Lieutenant?” May 27 10:19:29 *Josef goes out into the hall* May 27 10:19:46 * Morgan rubs his forehead briefly May 27 10:19:54 Did you see what happened? Who was left? May 27 10:20:30 Not a clue, I left as quick as I could, see? I knew you’d know what to do May 27 10:21:12 Are you injured? May 27 10:21:23 Scrapes is all May 27 10:21:44 * Morgan nods May 27 10:22:10 Alright, we'll set out and find out whats gone on... carefully. No point sending up the flag if there's no need May 27 10:22:38 * Durst nods, looking relieved to have handed it over to him May 27 10:23:39 We'll leave the provisions here in case we need to move quickly. We can have them fetched later May 27 10:24:09 *Grendlik and Durst both nod* May 27 10:24:50 We'll just have to take it from there May 27 10:26:12 *Josef strides back in* Four horses are being saddled, and packs prepared May 27 10:26:50 Four? May 27 10:27:15 *Josef takes a sword and scabbard down from above the mantle* Yes. May 27 10:27:22 Absolutely not May 27 10:28:27 *Josef looks at him, then the other men pointedly. Both leave the room, but Grendlik grabs the cake as they go, shutting the door behind them* May 27 10:28:32 * Durst is now known as Josef May 27 10:29:00 * Josef speaks evenly and calmly “They are in my Freiarrdom” May 27 10:29:24 Yes, my lord... but the danger is still great, and the Freiarrdom will suffer if you fall May 27 10:29:44 And my daughter will suffer if you do. May 27 10:30:07 But it is my duty to go... not yours. May 27 10:30:52 It is my duty to see my Freiarrdom is safe from the Vaticine threat, my iron mines doubly so. May 27 10:33:50 And you would best do that by trusting Grendlik and I with that task. I absolutely -have- to go, there is no choice in that. For you to go as well puts Graben at much too grave a risk May 27 10:36:44 * Josef watches him assesingly. It feels like a coin toss, like either way may have huge consequences May 27 10:37:12 * Morgan watches him calmly May 27 10:38:03 Alright, as you say. But I am only doing it because Mina will not want me embarrassing you in front of your men. May 27 10:38:40 I'll take that. May 27 10:38:46 * Josef nods May 27 10:38:52 Good luck, Morgan. May 27 10:39:08 Thank you my lord. I'll take a moment with Mina before I leave May 27 10:39:22 * Josef nods May 27 10:39:56 * Morgan bows before going to find Mina May 27 10:40:03 * Josef is now known as Mina May 27 10:40:18 * Mina is dressed again, but her hair is still down May 27 10:40:30 * Morgan sighs, going to her May 27 10:40:41 I'm afraid I have to leave May 27 10:40:41 * Mina looks at him with concern May 27 10:40:50 Will you be safe? May 27 10:41:17 I'll do my best May 27 10:41:44 * Mina nods, wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him softly, a goodbye kiss May 27 10:42:03 * Morgan kisses her in return, holding her close for a moment before letting go May 27 10:42:27 Don’t wait another year before coming to see me May 27 10:42:43 I'll try not to love May 27 10:43:03 * Mina nods, smiling “I love you, Morgan” May 27 10:44:03 And I you, Mina May 27 10:44:22 * Mina lets him gather his things and go May 27 10:44:53 * Morgan does so, heading for his horse May 27 10:48:00 *The grooms seem to have taken the waxed sheet coverings off the cart and pulled out some provisions. His Horse is ready and he’s handed a full pack just like Durst and Grendlik have* May 27 10:48:31 * Morgan thanks the groom, hauling himself into the saddle and looking at his comrades May 27 10:48:33 All set? May 27 10:49:04 *One groom hands him the folded waxed sheets* Keep you dry, my Lord May 27 10:49:20 *Grendlik nods, as does Durst* May 27 10:50:34 * Morgan nods, making sure the others have theirs before getting himself covered May 27 10:50:52 Groom: God speed, my Lord May 27 10:54:15 * Morgan thanks him, nudging his horse into a walk, waiting til they've reached the gates before picking up the pace May 27 10:56:16 * Mina is now known as Grendlik May 27 10:56:23 * Grendlik and Durst do likewise May 27 10:56:30 What’s the plan, Morgan? May 27 10:57:02 Get close, then go on foot... which way were the Vaticine heading? May 27 10:57:11 * Grendlik appears to be clinking slightly May 27 10:58:05 Durst: West, we think. *Graben is north west of the last place he left Kauffman and the forty man unit last night* May 27 10:58:46 They'll be passing south of here then... hopefully... why are you rattling Grendlik? May 27 11:01:32 I may have filched a couple of bottles of whiskey. For medicinal purposes, naturally May 27 11:01:46 Need to wrap them better May 27 11:01:55 I was a bit busy May 27 11:02:11 * Morgan looks at the sky May 27 11:02:23 How long ago was the skirmish? May 27 11:02:32 *It’s still raining, but not as bad as earlier May 27 11:03:01 Durst: About five hours May 27 11:03:15 * Grendlik glances at Morgan May 27 11:04:03 it’ll be three more before we get there, best case. May 27 11:04:25 * Morgan nods May 27 11:04:32 Graben should reinforce her defences May 27 11:04:56 Definitely. Precious things here too May 27 11:06:35 yeah. Durst, head back and liaise with the Freiarr, help him reinforce his security May 27 11:08:52 D: Take this back, Lieutenant, it’s got food May 27 11:08:55 pack* May 27 11:09:10 * Morgan nods, taking it and hanging it on his saddle May 27 11:09:45 D: *he hands Grendlik the waxed sheet before turning the horse* May 27 11:10:29 * Grendlik looks at the man he’s been best friends with since their early days in the Academy “Right, let’s do this” May 27 11:10:44 * Morgan nods, picking up the pace May 27 11:12:58 * Grendlik does too. The clinking continues for hours. They don’t speak much, conserving their energy as they head back to the clearing near the Drachenwald where they’d left the platoon. The rain continues, leaving the horses pounding through muddy miles. They draw up just before the clearing, water flowing from Grendlik’s hat May 27 11:13:35 * Morgan ties the horse hidden by the trees, silently motioning to be quiet as they move May 27 11:17:10 * Grendlik follows his lead. He can already hear some groans of pain, and a half-hearted shout for help May 27 11:17:35 * Morgan watches for an enemy trap as he moves May 27 11:18:29 *The shout of help is from a man he recognises the voice of, one of the other men in the unit. It’s tense as hell, not helped by another roll of thunder above May 27 11:18:56 * Morgan signals Grendlik to move around the clearing May 27 11:19:03 * Grendlik does so May 27 11:19:48 *He is soon able to see a pile of bodies in the middle of the clearing May 27 11:20:12 * Morgan draws his sword before moving slowly into the clearing May 27 11:21:45 *There’s no one vertical here. The crows have been kept at bay by the rain so far, but Morgan, even at only eighteen years old, knows the feeling of Death’s thin cold hands upon the scene before him* May 27 11:22:56 * Morgan looks around at the tree line May 27 11:23:30 *It looks still, except for where he can see Grendlik give him a No Danger Seen signal May 27 11:23:41 * Morgan nods before raising his voice May 27 11:23:48 Call out if you need help May 27 11:24:24 *Surprisingly, at least ten of the forty call either his name, help, or groan loudly* May 27 11:25:00 * Morgan starts moving about, checking on the wounded May 27 11:26:19 *They’re jumbled in with their dead brothers in arms, some pinned down. The slaughter looks almost casual, like the Vaticine troops didn’t worry about doing a thorough job on so pitifully armed a group. There are no Vaticine dead or wounded here* May 27 11:26:57 * Morgan starts muttering, trying to clear the dead off the wounded before calling to Grendlik May 27 11:27:11 * Grendlik comes over May 27 11:27:19 We need carts and medics May 27 11:27:28 * Grendlik nods May 27 11:28:10 It’s a six hour round trip. We need shelter if any of them are going to survive that long May 27 11:28:35 There's got to be somewhere closer... May 27 11:28:45 *There’s still groaning and calls for help* May 27 11:28:48 * Morgan looks to be eyeing up a couple of trees May 27 11:29:20 * Grendlik looks around “If we can find Kauffman, we can get the map” May 27 11:29:37 * Morgan nods May 27 11:29:43 Alright, lets make that our first task May 27 11:31:34 * Grendlik gets to work,separating the pile of men and putting the definitely slain around the edge as he weeds them out. Those bodies are slashed, and he and Grendlik have to move the entrails that spill to the mud when they move the glassy-eyed men they once knew. May 27 11:33:08 * Morgan swears, hauling another dead man to the edge of the clearing May 27 11:33:16 Where the fuck is he May 27 11:34:24 *Two of the injured men stagger to their feet, bleeding and drenched but just about able enough to help look, if not not lift. It’s Morgan that finds Kauffman. His throat has been slashed, but he is barely, barely holding on to life* May 27 11:35:19 * Morgan clamps his hand to the mans throat May 27 11:35:55 *He can feel how little of a pulse he has, but he still looks at Morgan helplessly* May 27 11:36:09 Morgan! May 27 11:36:17 * Morgan looks round May 27 11:36:30 That’s only thirty eight. May 27 11:36:49 Durst... and... who? May 27 11:37:01 I dunno yet May 27 11:37:13 * Morgan looks at Kauffman May 27 11:37:28 Who else ran? May 27 11:38:06 *Kauffman croaks out ‘Biedermeier’ May 27 11:38:17 * Morgan nods May 27 11:38:21 Gone for help? May 27 11:38:32 *Kaufmann nods* May 27 11:38:55 Grendlik! Biedermeier went for help May 27 11:39:07 Okay! May 27 11:39:23 *The groans continue as the rain increases May 27 11:39:54 I'm sorry, commander... I need to get things setup to keep the wounded dry so we can get help May 27 11:40:17 *Kaufmann slightly nods* May 27 11:41:08 * Morgan looks at the blood on his hand before letting go of Kauffmans neck, replacing it with the mans own hand May 27 11:41:12 Press. May 27 11:41:22 *Kaufmann does so* May 27 11:42:15 * Grendlik is continuing to lift the corpses, now leaving a clear gap to move the wounded out May 27 11:42:27 * Morgan moves to him May 27 11:42:51 Lets get them into the trees, we'll figure a way to put Dursts sheet up to keep them a bit dryer May 27 11:43:14 * Grendlik nods May 27 11:43:19 Okay May 27 11:43:32 * Morgan mutters, going back to Kauffman May 27 11:43:34 I need the map May 27 11:44:00 *Kaufmann gets it slowly from his pocket, handing it over* May 27 11:44:36 * Morgan takes it before going going back to Grendlik to help him get an area ready for the wounded May 27 11:45:32 *The two who could shamble go too, helping to find a decent dry spot* May 27 11:46:41 * Morgan climbs a little way into the trees to affix the wax sheet before starting to move people into the area May 27 11:48:18 * Grendlik starts moving the wounded who look most likely to survive towards the dry camp. It’s hard work, and they lose one man when they try to lift him. Grendlik looks at Morgan “Fuck.” May 27 11:48:39 * Morgan moves to him, putting his hand on his shoulder May 27 11:48:53 Lets get a look at this map, see where's closest May 27 11:49:23 * Grendlik pats Morgan’s too, and then carries another man to the camp where it’s dry enough for a quick look May 27 11:51:18 * Grendlik sets him down gently. There’s twelve survivors here, the wet grass of the clearing containing twenty six corpses under the deluge May 27 11:51:39 * Morgan sighs heavily before unfolding the map May 27 11:54:11 * Grendlik comes to look at it. It’s barren land out here, Graben being the only good sized place. There’s a village about an hour away west where the Vaticine’s went, or a place called Dorff two hours south west May 27 11:55:01 Right... not there... Its going to have to be Graben... there's likely carts in Dorff, but medics? May 27 11:55:42 Tough to say. It’s a mining town, they make an ale there called The Miner’s Knock, so maybe mine medics? May 27 11:56:03 * Morgan nods May 27 11:56:29 Good shout. Alright... head there. I want... three carts and at least as many medics May 27 11:58:09 * Grendlik nods, running to where they left the horses and then bringing both to the camp. The men still moan, but quieter. Grendlik gives him the three bags May 27 11:58:19 I’ll be back soon as I can. May 27 11:58:47 * Morgan nods May 27 11:58:52 Don't take no for an answer, Grendlik May 27 11:58:58 * Grendlik smiles May 27 11:59:02 Have I ever? May 27 11:59:19 * Morgan nods, squeezing his shoulder May 27 11:59:21 Be safe May 27 11:59:32 * Grendlik does the same ‘Be well’ May 27 12:01:12 * Morgan nods, letting him go May 27 12:01:20 * Grendlik mounts up, thundering off. The light is already changing for dusk May 27 12:01:49 * Morgan moves under cover, unpacking the food and tending the others as best he can May 27 12:03:10 *Josef’s staff have been efficient, because there is food, a tinderbox, a couple of blankets, and lots of bandages, as well as filled water skins. There’s also the two stolen bottles of whiskey May 27 12:04:11 * Morgan sets about bandaging where he can, giving water and a little food before clearing a little area to try to light a fire May 27 12:05:42 *He manages this, but tending to the scared and hurt men is almost as gruelling as fighting a battle. The dozing he had done with his wife seems like years ago by the time he has done all he can and sits on a log, though without that sleep he’d have been utterly exhausted now May 27 12:06:14 * Morgan watches the rain falling morosely May 27 12:07:41 *It’s definitely getting dark. The useless rifles lie out on the grass, as waterlogged and dead as their late wielders beside them. A recruit even younger than Morgan calls “Lieutenant?” May 27 12:08:12 * Morgan shakes himself, looking round May 27 12:08:17 Yes? May 27 12:08:31 N: Can I give you something? May 27 12:08:37 * Grendlik is now known as Nass May 27 12:08:50 * Morgan gets up, going to him May 27 12:10:08 * Nass hands him a folded letter. It’s got a name and address on the front, somewhere far away from this man and the wound in his belly that Morgan can smell the festering of May 27 12:10:38 Letter home? May 27 12:10:53 * Nass nods. He looks bright and feverish May 27 12:11:02 For my Mother, sir May 27 12:11:20 * Morgan nods, moving to pour him a large drink of whiskey May 27 12:11:30 Tell me about her May 27 12:11:54 She’s kind. She’s a gentlewoman May 27 12:12:05 * Morgan smiles May 27 12:12:09 They usually are May 27 12:12:27 * Nass nods, downing the whiskey May 27 12:12:48 Her father was the mayor of our town May 27 12:13:03 * Morgan looks at the address May 27 12:13:24 *It’s up in Wische, almost the whole country away May 27 12:13:50 Looking forward to going home, huh May 27 12:14:05 * Nass smiles slightly May 27 12:14:09 yes sir May 27 12:14:54 * Morgan nods May 27 12:15:17 Will you see she gets it? May 27 12:15:27 You have my word May 27 12:15:36 * Nass nods smiling May 27 12:15:41 thanks May 27 12:15:45 * Morgan nods May 27 12:16:01 Why don't you try to sleep a bit... we've got some time yet before Grendlik gets back with the carts May 27 12:17:27 * Nass nods, and closes his eyes. He never opens them again, because within the hour Death has stolen him away and Morgan is carrying his broken body away from the other wounded men to prevent the fear and infection spreading May 27 12:18:01 * Morgan takes a few minutes to stand in the rain, the drops hiding his tears May 27 12:18:42 *It’s nearly full dark now, and the camp is quieter, most of the men dozing* May 27 12:19:25 * Morgan wipes his face, going back undercover May 27 12:38:07 * Nass has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 27 13:21:06 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined May 27 13:21:38 Will you see she gets it? May 27 13:21:38 You have my word May 27 13:21:38 * Nass nods smiling May 27 13:21:38 thanks May 27 13:21:38 * Morgan nods May 27 13:21:40 Why don't you try to sleep a bit... we've got some time yet before Grendlik gets back with the carts May 27 13:21:44 * Nass nods, and closes his eyes. He never opens them again, because within the hour Death has stolen him away and Morgan is carrying his broken body away from the other wounded men to prevent the fear and infection spreading May 27 13:21:47 * Morgan takes a few minutes to stand in the rain, the drops hiding his tears May 27 13:21:49 *It’s nearly full dark now, and the camp is quieter, most of the men dozing* May 27 13:21:51 * Morgan wipes his face, going back undercover May 27 13:22:36 *one of the least injured men says* I really thought he’d make it May 27 13:22:46 * Molly is now known as man May 27 13:22:47 * Morgan nods May 27 13:22:50 Me too May 27 13:23:22 *the man fidgets to prop up a bit more* May 27 13:23:32 Did you get to see your wife? May 27 13:23:40 * Morgan nods May 27 13:24:01 aye... there's a cart full of the provisions back there but... we got word and hightailed it here May 27 13:24:49 *the other most abled man says* cheer us up, Koertig, tell us how it went? May 27 13:25:27 *quite a few of the men turn their attention to him in the hopes of distraction from the misery and death of the day* May 27 13:25:46 * Morgan smiles a little May 27 13:26:04 Got there after midnight... didn't want to waste any extra time stopping on the way, y'know? May 27 13:27:03 *there’s some chuckling. Though it’s bordering on sniggering, it’s a beautiful sound to hear any of his unit alive and laughing* May 27 13:27:55 Can't -really- say I've slept much since May 27 13:28:25 *there’s more laughing and some ribald “atta-boy!” comments May 27 13:29:11 Missed breakfast entirely May 27 13:29:32 Surprised you weren’t starving by then May 27 13:30:22 Don't think I've ever been so hungry May 27 13:30:55 *Someone else says* best way to work up an appetite May 27 13:31:24 * Morgan nods May 27 13:31:47 We -were- going to go swimming in the lake but... it was raining and apparently we'd get too wet. Not entirely sure how that works May 27 13:32:16 what did you do instead? May 27 13:32:46 * Morgan blushes before chuckling May 27 13:33:18 *someone else chuckles* her, by the look of you! May 27 13:33:54 *the others laugh. More of the remaining eleven seem to be listening now* May 27 13:34:03 Couldn't comment on that... but it has been a year since I saw her May 27 13:34:35 what’s she like then? May 27 13:34:59 * Morgan smiles May 27 13:35:06 beautiful... gentle... May 27 13:35:45 *there are nods* May 27 13:35:57 reckon you’ll get back there tomorrow? May 27 13:36:25 * Morgan shrugs May 27 13:36:51 I don't know. Once the carts are here, we're headed for Graben, then... I'll have to report back I suppose May 27 13:37:23 *Someone else* If he does see her again it sounds like he’ll be limping to the Command Post May 27 13:37:42 Never been so uncomfortable in the saddle... May 27 13:37:58 plums a bit bruised? May 27 13:38:09 Something like that May 27 13:39:07 *there’s more chuckling. Then there’s sudden quiet as there’s the sound of sneaking in the underbrush across the clearing May 27 13:39:49 * Morgan speaks quietly "keep talking" before getting up and drawing his sword, sneaking off into the trees to come around behind the sound May 27 13:40:38 *their chat is much cruder. What he finds himself looking at is the rear quarters of three wolves May 27 13:42:36 * Morgan watches them, creeping closer May 27 13:43:08 *one scents him, turning. It growls* May 27 13:43:22 * Morgan draws his pistol, holding it low May 27 13:43:41 *the others turn too* May 27 13:43:50 You can't have them. Sod off May 27 13:44:09 *the three of them growl now* May 27 13:44:29 So be it... could use the meat... May 27 13:44:36 * Morgan raises his pistol May 27 13:45:52 *one must have encountered a gun before, because it breaks off into the clearing. There are expletives from the men that have nothing to do with previous sexual conquests. The other two bare their teeth at Morgan* May 27 13:46:35 * Morgan fires at one of them before throwing the pistol at the other, swifty following it while swinging his sword May 27 13:47:17 *the one he shoots immediately goes down, the other yelping and also running into the clearing* May 27 13:47:41 * Morgan gives chase, drawing a dagger as he runs May 27 13:48:38 *Both wolves looks more interested in the live wounded rather than the corpses, heading that way. the two more able ones are lighting sticks from the fire May 27 13:49:40 * Morgan hurls himself at one of the wolves like fury incarnate May 27 13:50:44 *He manages to get it, the beast is strong and smells of wet dog. The men are swinging the sticks to keep the other at bay* May 27 13:51:38 * Morgan drives his dagger into the wolf's flank before aiming it for the creatures neck May 27 13:52:17 *He catches a bite to the arm that he feels break the skin before his dagger finds the second targe May 27 13:52:20 target* May 27 13:53:05 * Morgan cries out, twisting the blade May 27 13:53:39 *the wolf’s blood cascades hotly over him May 27 13:53:55 * Morgan abandons it, turning toward the other May 27 13:54:11 *The other is snarling at the fire sticks May 27 13:54:38 * Morgan shakes himself briefly before charging at the wolf, sword held ready for a thrust May 27 13:55:25 *the wolf turns at the movement, launching itself at the only live target it can get to May 27 13:55:55 * Morgan drives the sword out in front of him as he launches himself May 27 13:57:46 *The wolf gets stuck by it and yelps, knocking Morgan to the ground and landing on top of him. This time the blood sprays on his face and into his mouth, hot and metallic. There’s so much that is mouth fills quickly May 27 13:58:35 * Morgan coughs, trying to roll it off him to spit it out May 27 13:59:23 *he manages to spit some, not delicately into a handkerchief as Mina had spat his seed earlier. He can’t avoid swallowing a little May 27 13:59:49 * Morgan crawls away from it, coughing as he tries to stand May 27 14:00:06 *All three wolves seem to be dead* May 27 14:00:38 * Morgan spits on the ground before looking what remains of his squad May 27 14:00:52 *They all look safe but shocked May 27 14:03:09 * Morgan coughs again May 27 14:03:11 You okay? May 27 14:04:27 *He’s not sure which of them first calls him Wolfblood, but within a few moments they’re calling it rhythmically along with some stamping of boots on the ground May 27 14:05:24 * Morgan spits out more blood, moving to get a water skin to wash his mouth out May 27 14:06:41 *Someone hands him the whiskey, and then he’s given some bread. the fire sticks are extinguished but kept nearby, and the able men pat him on the shoulder, saying this nickname once more with pride and gratitude May 27 14:08:02 * Morgan takes a mouthful of the whiskey, grateful for the change of taste May 27 14:08:10 Is anyone harmed... -more- harmed? May 27 14:08:39 *There’s a chorus of No, but someone says “Kaufmann’s gone” May 27 14:09:17 Ah shit. May 27 14:09:31 * Morgan goes over, looking at his own arm as he goes May 27 14:09:39 Surprised he lasted this long May 27 14:10:00 *It’s not too bad, pictures rather than a tear* May 27 14:10:11 punctures* May 27 14:10:27 * Morgan goes to Kaufmann, checking for a pulse May 27 14:10:45 *He doesn’t have one. He looks like he’d been asleep May 27 14:12:14 * Morgan lifts him as gently as he can, moving him away to where the other fallen lay May 27 14:13:10 *Now they’re down to ten survivors, just one in four of the men who’d been alive and well last night when he left* May 27 14:13:42 * Morgan looks around before moving back to the others May 27 14:13:52 *the man who’d said he was dead says “Wasn’t long ago, I heard him say Wolfblood, just” May 27 14:14:20 * Morgan looks deeply surprised May 27 14:14:25 No... no he hated me May 27 14:14:51 Can hate people -and- respect their actions May 27 14:15:31 * Morgan nods May 27 14:15:33 I suppose so May 27 14:16:30 *the camp gets a bit quiet and contemplative then, until about ten minutes later, someone says “So Lady Wolfblood... she got big... eyes?” May 27 14:16:50 *the men are chuckling again* May 27 14:17:08 * Morgan bursts out laughing May 27 14:17:16 Her eyes are quite lovely May 27 14:17:43 Another: He means has she got big boobs May 27 14:18:13 I've no complaints May 27 14:18:39 I’d take even the tiniest of boobs right now May 27 14:19:17 When Grendlik gets back, I'll get him to take his shirt off for you May 27 14:20:04 *they all laugh. It does seem like just maybe this remaining ten might make it the next hour until the medics come* May 27 14:20:43 I, uhhh... need to find my pistol. Doesn't do to lose it May 27 14:21:08 * man nods “Might wanna clean your face too, Wolfblood” May 27 14:21:45 Bad? May 27 14:21:52 * man nods May 27 14:22:24 Oh yeah. Wouldn’t know if you were a white man or a brown man underneath May 27 14:22:40 Don't want to waste what little water we have May 27 14:23:15 * man gestures east of the camp “tiny stream back there” May 27 14:23:31 * Morgan nods May 27 14:23:39 I'll be as fast as I can May 27 14:23:47 * man nods May 27 14:24:58 * Morgan nods, looking round before going looking for his pistol and then going to clean up May 27 14:25:29 *when he gets near, he sees a white flash of a Vaticine cloak by a tree May 27 14:26:16 * Morgan scowls, getting his sword at the ready again before moving to flank them May 27 14:26:53 *when he moves around, he realises someone had just hung it from a branch whilst attending a call of nature May 27 14:27:16 * Morgan mutters, knocking it down before moving on to get washed May 27 14:28:12 *His reflections in it shows his face is covered in blood, only his eyes white. He has Mina’s soap, but no wash cloth or towel May 27 14:29:00 * Morgan dunks his head, washing as best he can before going back to the cloak, using it to dry his face May 27 14:29:27 *the white is now pinkish with the wolf’s blood May 27 14:29:56 * Morgan bundles it up, dropping it near the camp before rejoining the others May 27 14:30:33 *the atmosphere has settled, and the men are eating and drinking, a good sign May 27 14:30:58 * Morgan moves to stand watch May 27 14:31:30 *It is about an hour later when he sees multiple lamps in the trees from the south west May 27 14:32:30 * Morgan moves into the trees, climbing to get a look at them May 27 14:32:46 *It looks like Objectionist Navy men* May 27 14:33:11 * Morgan frowns, dropping down and moving toward them May 27 14:34:32 *there’s about thirty of them emerge from the trees, headed by a tall red headed man. His uniform marks him as a Colonel. He calls out “I am Colonel Fuchs, where is your senior officer?” May 27 14:34:50 *behind Morgan, the men chorus ‘Wolfblood!’ May 27 14:35:17 sir... I suppose... I am sir May 27 14:35:24 * man is now known as Fuchs May 27 14:36:02 * Fuchs looks at Morgan, at his uniform markings “Sitrep, Lieutenant Wolfblood.” May 27 14:36:19 *he can tell the men behind him are trying not to laugh* May 27 14:37:48 * Fuchs is men have fallen in behind him, and behind them, five carts. Grendlik dismounts nearby May 27 14:38:23 Koertig, sir... My friend and I had been sent to Graben for supplies. Commander Kaufmann took the squad on, skirmish overnight in the rain. One of them managed to get to Graben to raise he alarm so we came here. Ten survivors, sir. Sent someone to Dorff to get carts and medics May 27 14:38:32 * Morgan motions toward Grendlik May 27 14:38:44 * Fuchs nods May 27 14:39:11 We were in Dorff on the heels of a Vaticine Cavalry unit. Your camp is secure? May 27 14:39:30 As it can be with just me for defence sir May 27 14:39:56 * Fuchs nods, looking around at the wounded, the corpses, and the two wolves May 27 14:40:15 Good work, Koertig Wolfblood. May 27 14:40:41 sir... Lieutenant Morgan Koertig. May 27 14:40:54 *there are some slight chuckles shielded by coughs* May 27 14:41:35 * Fuchs nods “Wolfblood is your nickname, I see. I have medics and a healer, you may stand down now” May 27 14:41:49 * Morgan smiles a little May 27 14:41:57 Yes sir May 27 14:43:02 * Fuchs inclines his head, moving away to give orders for the healer and medics, for the carts to be readied, and for a grave pit to be dug. His men jump to action. Grendlik comes to Morgan May 27 14:43:07 * Fuchs is now known as Grendlik May 27 14:43:22 -Wolfblood-?! seriously? May 27 14:43:44 apparently. Covered in it, I was May 27 14:43:56 * Grendlik chuckles, hugging his friend hard May 27 14:44:38 * Morgan hugs him back, muttering May 27 14:44:43 Fucking wolves man. May 27 14:45:05 * Grendlik nods “yeah. you stink so bad” May 27 14:45:24 * Morgan nods, letting go May 27 14:45:41 Lost more while you were gone... Kaufmann like... twenty minutes ago May 27 14:45:49 * Grendlik nods May 27 14:45:59 He looked ropey May 27 14:46:05 Surprised he lasted that long May 27 14:46:13 * Grendlik nods May 27 14:46:33 Why’d he even try it? Rifles and rain don’t mix May 27 14:48:18 God alone knows May 27 14:50:47 I know we shouldn’t speak ill of the dead, but fucking idiot. May 27 14:52:07 * Morgan nods, looking around May 27 14:52:39 *The camp seems so busy now with the digging and the assessing of patients. Someone is preparing the wolves to later butcher* May 27 14:52:59 two pieces of bad news though, I’m sorry to say May 27 14:53:17 * Morgan looks at his friend May 27 14:53:18 What? May 27 14:53:35 Passed Biedermeier on the way, he’s dead May 27 14:53:57 Oh... damn May 27 14:54:34 yeah. Also, there’s a camp in Dorff already, set up with a field hospital. We’re not going back to Graben May 27 14:55:19 Oh come on May 27 14:55:32 I know May 27 14:56:09 * Morgan sighs May 27 14:56:12 Right, okay May 27 14:56:19 Sorry, Morgan May 27 14:56:39 Its my duty May 27 14:57:47 * Grendlik nods, watching the troops remove similar letters home from the bodies before laying them neatly by the pit overs are digging, and a Chaplain speaking blessings over them May 27 14:58:59 *He notices a young man, maybe fourteen, standing by one of the carts and taking in the scene. He’s blonde and looks quite strong for his age May 27 14:59:30 * Morgan walks over to him May 27 15:00:08 *The adolescent bows to him* Good evening May 27 15:00:37 You okay? May 27 15:00:50 *He nods* Yes Sir May 27 15:01:02 Bit young to be here aren't you? May 27 15:01:13 D: I drove a cart, sir May 27 15:01:37 Thank you. Whats your name? May 27 15:02:05 *He grimaces slightly* Diemarr Dieppe, Sir May 27 15:02:38 Get some stick about that, huh? May 27 15:03:04 *He nods* My sister calls me DeeDee, I think that’s a bit better, sir May 27 15:04:55 * Morgan nods May 27 15:05:34 Bit less of a mouthful. Try not to look too much... you don't need to see this May 27 15:06:15 *He shakes his head* I’m not worried, I’ve helped with Mine Falls before May 27 15:06:56 * Morgan nods May 27 15:07:00 Alright then May 27 15:08:38 *DeeDee watches Fuchs who is fully engaged in all aspects of the clean up* May 27 15:09:12 D: I thought I’d go into the Army in two years when I’m old enough, but I might pick the Navy instead May 27 15:09:49 Why's that? May 27 15:10:34 D: It looks like a lot of brave men join the navy, sir May 27 15:11:17 I think... if you serve, you're brave May 27 15:12:19 *DeeDee nods. Fuchs calls Morgan to him, remembering this time that it’s Koertig, not Wolfblood* May 27 15:13:00 * Morgan immediately goes to him May 27 15:13:07 * Grendlik is now known as Fuchs May 27 15:13:58 I am sending two men to Graben to let them know and to retrieve Durst to bring to Dorff. Do you have a letter that needs to go too?” May 27 15:14:32 Sorry sir, a minute to write one? May 27 15:14:39 * Fuchs nods May 27 15:14:48 Have it to me within ten. May 27 15:14:55 * Morgan nods May 27 15:14:56 Yes sir May 27 15:16:07 * Fuchs goes to help carry Nass to the waiting line of corpses May 27 15:16:49 * Morgan takes a few minutes to write to Mina and her father, assuring them he is ok, and expressing his love for her May 27 15:17:26 *hes struck by the memory of her asking if he ‘does this’ whilst he’s away as she stroked him* May 27 15:17:43 * Morgan glances around, blushing May 27 15:18:02 *noones watching him, no one can see what he writes to her* May 27 15:18:29 * Morgan writes that he hopes she will keep him in mind, as he will her in his most private moments May 27 15:19:59 *he gets time to seal it. The wounded are being moved to the cart that DeeDee is helping to load. The creak of the wooden bed as one climbs up wakes him* May 27 15:20:41 * Morgan looks around May 27 15:21:02 *It’s all dark. He’s still cuddled behind Molly* May 27 15:21:27 * Morgan tries to gauge the time May 27 15:21:38 *it’s only two* May 27 15:22:20 * Morgan sighs quietly, trying to go back to sleep May 27 15:23:48 *He finds himself in her dream, in the hall outside her an Seb’s bedroom in Insel, familiar from all the dreams with Madchen. From inside there’s a thud like someone being forced up against the door* May 27 15:23:54 * Fuchs is now known as Molly May 27 15:25:11 Seb, sounding a little winded: Oof... Elritzelein... what are you doing? May 27 15:25:58 We’re going to have a talk. Or, I will talk, and you will shut up and listen. *she sounds serious* May 27 15:26:20 * Morgan looks around May 27 15:27:56 *the hall is empty* May 27 15:28:21 Seb: You make that difficult by being naked *he sounds slightly amused* May 27 15:29:03 This is serious, Sebastian. I heard what you said to her this morning. May 27 15:29:34 *it takes him a moment, and when he replies it’s just with “Oh.” May 27 15:29:49 * Morgan sighs May 27 15:29:50 idiot May 27 15:30:10 You told her you would love to fuck her. May 27 15:30:29 *again he pauses* I did. May 27 15:31:36 I am surprised you don’t deny the infidelity. *she sounds well controlled in her anger* May 27 15:32:09 S: I have not touched her. I have not been unfaithful. May 27 15:33:14 * Morgan grumbles, listening May 27 15:33:50 You have been unfaithful with your words, and your eyes, and your heart. May 27 15:34:06 S: That’s ridiculous. May 27 15:35:29 What part of that is foresaking all others, Sebastian, if you’re looking at other women and wishing you could fuck them, -telling them- that? May 27 15:36:35 Seb sounds angry and defensive: I suppose your perfect Other Husband would never even glance at another woman! May 27 15:37:01 * Morgan sighs heavily May 27 15:38:29 Again?! Everything comes back to him with you! Fine, if that’s what you want to hear! No, Morgan would never have been lusting after women like you have with that tramp! He wouldn’t have betrayed me by wanting to go to her bed! May 27 15:43:54 * Morgan glances around May 27 15:44:00 Seb: He was a much better man than me, is that what you’re saying, Molly? May 27 15:44:16 *There’s still no sign of Madchen* May 27 15:45:00 I am saying he’s everything you could be, if only you weren’t being such a possessive, childish, fucking coward. May 27 15:45:23 *The silence rings out almost as loud as a slap would have* May 27 15:46:12 Ah shit May 27 15:46:41 Seb simply replies with: I see. May 27 15:47:02 Seb, I... May 27 15:48:24 Seb: What do you expect of me, when my wife is half-in-love with someone else? May 27 15:50:41 I expect you to not tell other women you want to fuck them! Don’t you get how much that hurts me? I’ve given you -thirteen- children. I have to save the world! Is it too much to have a husband who is loyal and not sniffing around the crotch of another woman like a disgusting teenager?! *she sounds extremely angry now* May 27 15:51:40 *Seb makes an non-committal noise* May 27 15:52:38 It -sickens- me. It makes me lose all respect for you that you are so weak-willed! May 27 15:52:52 Man thats hard May 27 15:53:40 Seb: Yet here you are, naked and slamming me against the door. What. The Fuck. Do. You. Want. From. Me?! May 27 15:54:03 A bargain. May 27 15:54:35 *Madchen’s hand slips into his* May 27 15:54:46 * Morgan jumps, not expecting it May 27 15:54:53 Seb: What bargain? May 27 15:56:30 I do -everything- for you that you know I’ve done with him. I have towels, oils, a godemiche, a riding crop. Everything you claim I would only do for him, I will do for you... May 27 15:56:39 M: Hi Pa May 27 15:57:03 Hello little lady... you shouldn't be hearing this... May 27 15:57:07 * Morgan picks her up May 27 15:57:16 M: I not understand May 27 15:57:23 Thats alright then May 27 15:57:35 Seb: I see. When? May 27 15:58:02 Right now, if you will agree to your side of the deal... May 27 15:58:35 Seb clears his throat: Which would be...? May 27 16:00:09 She goes. We never see her again, you do not write, you do not speak of her. It is as if she is dead. Do not mistake me, I am more than capable of removing her from our lives forever, but I do not want to have to do that... May 27 16:00:32 Seb: I see. And? May 27 16:00:51 M: Ma Seb fight again May 27 16:01:26 * Morgan nods sadly May 27 16:01:39 Its for the best it didn't go this way, hmmm? May 27 16:02:37 I have a world to save. I don’t need the distraction of an unfaithful husband. There’ll either be no other women, none that you even look at twice, none that you fantasise about, ever, or I will leave you. May 27 16:02:49 M: Maybe love again? May 27 16:03:02 You think so? May 27 16:03:28 Seb: I see. You would actually leave me? May 27 16:04:43 Yes. I love you, but I have boundaries, Sebastian, and you have just trampled all over them. If you want her, you can fuck off to her, but I won’t allow you to destroy me on the way down. I’m worth more than that. May 27 16:04:59 M: Maybe. May 27 16:05:27 * Morgan nods, kissing Madchens cheek May 27 16:05:30 I've missed you May 27 16:05:44 M: I missed you. May 27 16:06:06 Seb: The dreams? What do you propose to do about them? May 27 16:06:36 Your brothers have been baptised... Emil walked on his own a little bit May 27 16:06:50 I will ask again if they can help me subdue them, and I will never mention them again. May 27 16:07:04 *Madchen nods* Coloured boats May 27 16:07:18 * Morgan nods May 27 16:07:23 Yes, thats right... from your uncle May 27 16:07:35 M: Mae get boat one day May 27 16:07:54 * Morgan nods May 27 16:07:55 Seb: Alright. She will go. May 27 16:08:12 What shall we call it? May 27 16:09:02 I mean it, Seb. This is the final chance, if you do this to me again I will walk away and I will never come back to you. May 27 16:09:36 M: purple lavender May 27 16:10:11 Seb says solemnly: I accept. May 27 16:10:34 Purple lavender... sure? May 27 16:10:41 M: My boat. May 27 16:10:47 * Morgan nods May 27 16:10:56 I've got the purple rose... May 27 16:11:02 *there’s the sound of palms being spit in and then shaken* May 27 16:11:11 M: Colours run out May 27 16:11:21 Oh there's lots of colours May 27 16:11:52 M: what colour Vati want? May 27 16:12:18 *there’s the sound of kissing from the other side* May 27 16:12:37 * Morgan shrugs, carrying her away from the door May 27 16:13:11 M: where going? May 27 16:13:23 I don't know, just they sounded busy May 27 16:13:44 M: Kissing *she wrinkles her nose. It makes her look more like Molly* May 27 16:14:18 * Morgan nods May 27 16:14:20 Exactly May 27 16:14:36 *Madchen cuddles against him* May 27 16:16:31 I don't think we need to hear that May 27 16:16:47 M: Make Vati sad? May 27 16:17:14 A little... though I'm sadder that they're so unhappy May 27 16:17:35 *He hears the door open behind them* May 27 16:18:37 Me looks round May 27 16:19:13 *Seb is leaving, and gently closes the door behind him. He’s obviously aroused, and takes a couple of deep breaths* May 27 16:20:16 * Morgan keeps Madchen facing awy May 27 16:21:24 *He gets control of himself and then works purposefully down the hall past them* May 27 16:22:24 * Morgan follows him May 27 16:23:24 *Seb knocks on one of the guest doors, and Hannalore opens it with a smile* May 27 16:25:53 * Morgan watches them May 27 16:27:21 Seb looks firm, but to Morgan a little deceitful: You are leaving, now. I will send someone to take you to the dock. May 27 16:27:48 H: *she frowns* I don’t understand... This morning... May 27 16:28:35 Seb stays firm, but again the micro expressions light up with lies: I was toying with you, to make my wife jealous. That’s all it meant to me. May 27 16:29:07 *Hannalore looks surprised, but her micro expression is pain* May 27 16:29:49 H: In that case, I will go home. *she frowns* Are we still friends? May 27 16:31:07 *Seb laughs harshly* No, we never were, I just needed you. Now my wife is jealous, and I don’t need to have anything to do with you again. Goodbye, Hannalore. May 27 16:31:40 *Hannalore looks wounded, but curtsies* Goodbye, my Lord. May 27 16:31:49 M: Not kind. May 27 16:32:23 No... it really wasn't May 27 16:33:42 *Seb walks off, hands in his pockets as if it doesn’t matter at all to him. Hannalore shuts the door. When Seb turns the corner, he leans against the wall, exhaling hard May 27 16:34:50 Seb looks so grim, so filled with self-loathing. He mutters to himself: She’s right, you are a weak-willed, cowardly, fucking monster. May 27 16:35:18 * Morgan sighs May 27 16:35:22 He really liked her, huh May 27 16:35:50 M: *she shrugs* I not understand. May 27 16:36:48 Thats alright little lady May 27 16:36:54 M: we find Ma. May 27 16:37:02 okay May 27 16:37:11 * Morgan carries her back towards Mollys bedroom May 27 16:37:18 M: Go in. May 27 16:37:37 * Morgan takes a breath, pushing through the door May 27 16:38:54 *it’s very easy. She’s still naked, and knelt by the bed like she’s praying. There are indeed towels, and oil, and a smooth marble godemiche, and even a riding crop waiting on the bed May 27 16:40:01 * Molly speaks quietly May 27 16:40:28 Morgan... I don’t know if you’re still haunting our house, or if you can even hear me... May 27 16:40:46 * Morgan cuddles Madchen to him May 27 16:40:55 * Molly wipes her eyes May 27 16:41:11 if there’s anything you can do, I need your help... May 27 16:41:25 M: Ma cry May 27 16:41:38 Yes, she does... but I cant help her May 27 16:41:45 m: no help May 27 16:42:00 You have to please let my heart go... May 27 16:42:34 * Morgan sighs heavily May 27 16:42:38 How could I do that? May 27 16:42:48 M: No help. May 27 16:43:06 I don’t know if I can forgive him... May 27 16:44:17 And I know if I keep dreaming of how good you are, how pure the way you love is, I’ll never be able to... May 27 16:44:27 *Madchen sighs* May 27 16:45:59 I know from Jana you know when she sees you what could have been. Please, you shouldn’t see what happens next. May 27 16:47:32 She's right... I shouldn't... May 27 16:47:51 M: Want Ma forget? May 27 16:48:22 Forget the dream? May 27 16:48:54 M: forget dream. May 27 16:49:18 She'd be very sad if she remembered this May 27 16:49:42 M: Ma head forget, but heart remember May 27 16:49:58 * Morgan nods May 27 16:50:13 Will I be able to come back here? See you, see Jana? May 27 16:50:29 M: Ma new dream May 27 16:50:51 * Morgan nods May 27 16:50:57 Probably for the best isn't it May 27 16:51:06 M: Ma be sad May 27 16:51:47 * Morgan nods May 27 16:51:51 I don't want her to be sad May 27 16:52:15 *Seb opens the door quietly, watching her from the doorway* It’s done May 27 16:52:30 M: put down. May 27 16:52:41 * Morgan puts her down gently May 27 16:52:58 *Madchen smiles* Love you, see soon May 27 16:53:05 I love you too May 27 16:53:28 *Molly looks solemnly at Seb* She’s going? May 27 16:54:12 *He shuts the door, walking towards her. Madchen does likewise* She is going, forever. I’ll never betray you again. May 27 16:55:22 * Molly nods, smiling, but Morgan can see that somewhere in her a wall has gone up that a simple apology and reconciliation can never tear down “Good.” May 27 16:56:27 *Madchen gets right up beside her ear before she yells so loudly that it hurts his eardrums across the room “Ma! Gleyma!” May 27 16:56:52 * Morgan flinches May 27 16:56:56 *He wakes up with a jolt* May 27 16:57:18 * Morgan pulls Molly to him, trying to get an idea of the time May 27 16:58:30 * Molly doesn’t wake, leaving him with the dilemma of whether to leave her there with him, with all those activities she may dream of with him, or to wake her on purpose. It’s four o’clock* May 27 16:59:19 * Morgan lays still for a few minute before gently kissing her neck then very gently getting out of bed May 27 16:59:41 * Molly still doesn’t wake May 27 17:00:57 * Morgan watches her May 27 17:02:39 *She looks peaceful but fine* May 27 17:02:52 * Morgan nods a little, pulling his clothes on May 27 17:03:16 *it’s all quiet* May 27 17:03:36 *Ballard looks up from his bed by the wall* May 27 17:04:29 Its alright boy May 27 17:06:17 *the dog gets up and stretches, farting in the process May 27 17:06:27 Charming May 27 17:06:43 *he stands by the door, waiting to go out* May 27 17:08:05 * Morgan collects his things before opening the door, quietly padding through the hallway toward the kitchen May 27 17:08:21 *He finds HH already down here making coffee May 27 17:08:25 * Molly is now known as HH May 27 17:08:30 Hey man May 27 17:08:51 hey May 27 17:09:05 * HH hands him some coffee May 27 17:09:11 Going outside? May 27 17:12:55 * Morgan nods, sipping the coffee before walking toward the door May 27 17:13:32 * HH goes along with him, as does the dog. It looks like another dry day is likely, good for travelling. HH yawns May 27 17:13:43 She’s killin me, man May 27 17:14:05 * Morgan nods May 27 17:14:58 getting tempted to let someone else take watch on the good ship Lady Lehenstreue for a night May 27 17:15:23 Having seen her yesterday morning, I think she'd suffer for it May 27 17:15:40 Yeah, no way he’d be as good as me May 27 17:15:53 oh... thats not... yeah May 27 17:16:00 * HH chuckles May 27 17:16:21 You’d take me for the team, right? May 27 17:16:24 one* May 27 17:17:49 I mean, if you want her screaming from nightmares after seeing all this close up... *he gestures to his chest* May 27 17:19:08 She’s seen it before. Sides, she’d need the light off so she could pretend you’re me May 27 17:21:30 * Morgan nods a little, sipping his coffee May 27 17:23:14 we’d have to pad you out a bit May 27 17:23:53 * Morgan shrugs a little May 27 17:23:59 I suppose so May 27 17:24:05 * HH watches him May 27 17:24:10 Okay, what’s wrong? May 27 17:25:26 Bad night May 27 17:25:41 what happened? May 27 17:26:04 I... I cant... nt yet May 27 17:26:18 * HH opens his arms to hug him May 27 17:26:39 * Morgan moves into them, hugging him hard May 27 17:26:58 * HH puts a hand on the back of his neck like Da would May 27 17:27:31 Training first? May 27 17:28:51 uhhh... yeah... May 27 17:30:30 * HH pulls back, looking at him with concern May 27 17:30:36 okay man May 27 17:32:04 * Morgan moves away from the house a ways before setting his coffee down and drawing his sword May 27 17:32:35 * HH does likewise. Ballard lies on the ground well out of harms way May 27 17:32:43 How hard do you want it? May 27 17:32:59 * Morgan shrugs May 27 17:33:00 Lets have it May 27 17:33:24 * HH launches at Morgan, trying to push him as hard as he can May 27 17:33:49 * Morgan responds, keeping up May 27 17:34:15 * HH pushes harder, trying to beat him May 27 17:35:02 * Morgan keeps up for eight minutes before he falters slightly, losing his grip on his sword May 27 17:35:25 * HH immediately reins it in to be safe May 27 17:35:36 Okay... man...? *he breathes hard* May 27 17:35:52 * Morgan nods, moving to pick up his sword May 27 17:35:55 Yeah... May 27 17:35:59 Done? May 27 17:36:07 * Morgan shakes his head May 27 17:36:46 * HH launches at him a second time, fuelled by his desire to help his best friend* May 27 17:38:01 * Morgan defends again for a couple of minutes before he starts to find his rhythm May 27 17:38:32 * HH lets him gain ground May 27 17:39:14 * Morgan slows to a stop May 27 17:39:56 * HH runs at him, trying to knock him on his ass May 27 17:40:34 * Morgan isn't expecting it and goes down hard May 27 17:40:52 * HH laughs, dropping down beside him May 27 17:40:58 Expect the unexpected! May 27 17:41:14 Yeah... May 27 17:41:34 * HH sits up, looking down at him May 27 17:41:37 you done? May 27 17:41:41 yeah May 27 17:41:47 * HH nods May 27 17:42:15 Molly okay? Babe okay? May 27 17:43:18 Yeah. Had a tumble last night but they're okay May 27 17:43:30 * HH looks worried May 27 17:43:34 what happened “! May 27 17:43:52 Well... I'll tell you but... you've got to promise me you won't lose your shit over it... May 27 17:44:10 Am I gonn regret agreeing? May 27 17:44:44 Long term... no May 27 17:44:50 * HH nods May 27 17:44:52 go on May 27 17:45:21 Was up on the roof last night... overheard... *he sighs* Ruthie offered herself to Potts May 27 17:45:42 what?! Nah, musta got the wrong end of the stick May 27 17:46:12 Yeah, I'm absolutely rubbish at garnering information... May 27 17:46:35 what the fucking fuck? where is she? what’s he done to her?! May 27 17:46:59 He turned her down... very gently, it must be said May 27 17:47:21 Mebbie she doesn’t realise what it means, man May 27 17:47:38 She realised man... May 27 17:47:57 But she’s a lil kid. She doesn’t even know what sex is?! May 27 17:48:33 She's more grown up than you think May 27 17:48:44 shit. May 27 17:49:14 Mollys spoken to her but... I don't know what was said yet May 27 17:49:44 * HH groans “What am I supposed to do?!” May 27 17:49:53 For now, nothing May 27 17:50:05 Nothing?! May 27 17:50:16 * Morgan nods, sitting up May 27 17:50:28 Yeah. Nothing. May 27 17:50:44 Has he been leadin’ her on? May 27 17:51:17 No, man... I, uhhh, made it clear the consequences of anything like that would be dire when your ma and Ruthie got here... May 27 17:51:27 * HH nods May 27 17:51:37 But she musta got the idea from somewhere May 27 17:52:18 Sudlachenburg isn't full of nuns man... and it was obvious from the get go she has a crush on him May 27 17:54:57 Yeah but she’s just a child, not a woman May 27 17:55:44 * Morgan shrugs May 27 17:55:49 She's reaching that age May 27 17:56:42 it’s too soon, surely? May 27 17:57:03 * Morgan shrugs May 27 17:57:11 Just... need to keep her innocent a little longer May 27 17:58:00 how do I do that, man? May 27 17:58:23 I don't know. I'm hoping Molly will have an idea... or Martha... May 27 17:58:48 * HH smiles slightly “Molly helped Inga become -less- innocent, not more” May 27 17:59:38 But she understands Ruthie May 27 18:00:02 * HH nods May 27 18:00:29 Martha’d probably say to say sex is like being mounted by a horse, which for Inga it is. May 27 18:02:14 Course it is May 27 18:02:58 Right, okay, I need to talk to Inga and Molly about it. May 27 18:03:15 * Morgan nods May 27 18:03:21 Yeah, thats the best idea May 27 18:03:38 Thanks for going up to intervene, man May 27 18:04:55 Was already up there May 27 18:09:03 did she follow you up? May 27 18:09:55 No, she followed him up... DeeDee was staring down the barrel of having to concentrate on the thing that caused his nightmares and Potts had gone up for some air before it all started... she followed him May 27 18:10:51 * HH nods May 27 18:11:01 And you were already up there? May 27 18:11:08 yeah May 27 18:11:23 * HH nods, then starts grinning May 27 18:11:29 Molly with you, was she? May 27 18:11:39 Yeah. We'd gone to look at the stars before bed May 27 18:11:46 * HH chuckles May 27 18:11:48 Uh huh May 27 18:12:16 * Morgan shrugs, moving to get his coffee May 27 18:12:30 Too many people in the house, eh? May 27 18:13:06 No, we just haven't had much time and it -was- peaceful up there May 27 18:13:12 * HH nods May 27 18:13:24 we’ll all be outta yer hair today May 27 18:13:51 * Morgan shrugs May 27 18:14:04 Its not that... just been busy May 27 18:16:03 * HH nods May 27 18:16:20 it’s all good, man. Take the day, you obviously need it May 27 18:17:16 * Morgan shrugs May 27 18:17:19 Yeah, maybe May 27 18:18:15 Okay so it’s not Ruth bothering you... May 27 18:18:23 just... bad dreams May 27 18:19:04 gotta be bad, you’re normally doing better than this after training, even with them May 27 18:19:17 * Morgan nods May 27 18:19:18 yeah May 27 18:37:52 you gone back to that faked death shit? May 27 18:38:21 No... been a minute since we talked about all this, huh... May 27 18:38:52 just worst-case-scenario-Inga May 27 18:39:25 Something new... married Mina at eighteen... May 27 18:39:52 ok, that sounds fine May 27 18:40:48 Came up through the academy with Grendlik... Kaufmann was... still Kaufmann. Kept me from seeing her for a full year after we married, just out of spite. We were nearish Graben and he sent me to secure supplies, see... May 27 18:41:05 * HH nods May 27 18:41:10 logical May 27 18:41:16 * Morgan nods May 27 18:41:52 Awful storm... -awful-.... Then, following day, Durst arrives... Kaufmann had ordered an attack on a cavalry unit... May 27 18:42:09 * HH nods May 27 18:42:16 rifles were fucked? May 27 18:42:21 * Morgan nods May 27 18:44:13 Squad of forty... we rushed to them... Two thirds dead. I sent Grendlik to find carts and medics. It was a slaughter man. While he was gone, another died not long after I spoke to him. Heard rustling in the undergrowth and crept round... fucking wolves, three of em May 27 18:44:30 fuckin hell May 27 18:44:56 * Morgan nods, taking a couple of deep breaths May 27 18:45:24 I killed them. One shot, a sword and a knife. I ended up swallowing a lot of their blood... *he screws up his face* I can still taste it May 27 18:45:52 * HH shuffles up, arm round his shoulder May 27 18:47:44 They ended up calling me Wolfblood... Then Grendlik turned up just after Colonel Fuchs and his platoon May 27 18:47:57 weird coincidence May 27 18:48:11 * Morgan shrugs May 27 18:48:26 Wasn't l long after that I woke up... first time anyway May 27 18:48:45 rough, man. May 27 18:49:14 * Morgan nods May 27 18:49:49 what’s bothering ya most about it? May 27 18:50:50 They hated me, after I showed Kaufmann up... got them punished as well as ruining my career... even if I'd gone along with it, I'd have still ended up without any of them May 27 18:51:46 if you’d said nothing, you’d probably all have died May 27 18:52:02 * Morgan nods May 27 18:52:05 maybe May 27 18:52:52 people survived because of you May 27 18:53:08 Yeah, I know May 27 18:53:36 And that time, you saved as many as you could May 27 18:54:08 Ten. Three quarters died May 27 18:54:34 man, even that woulda been a miracle May 27 18:55:07 * Morgan shrugs May 27 18:55:39 You couldn’t have said “get yer own supplies, dickhead” May 27 18:55:51 * Morgan shrugs May 27 18:56:47 Course you wanted to see your wife if you hadn’t seen her for a year May 27 18:57:01 * Morgan nods May 27 18:57:50 I’da given my unit a wave and been off like a shot if it was me May 27 18:58:21 just... that much death... hauling all those bodies... May 27 18:59:01 made you feel guilty as fuck for whatever you’d been doing when they died, right? May 27 18:59:18 * Morgan nods May 27 18:59:39 You weren’t... with Mina? May 27 19:00:26 yeah.... I was May 27 19:00:34 * HH chuckles May 27 19:01:04 Might be inclined to keep that a bit quiet, knowing your wife! May 27 19:01:37 Yeah... May 27 19:02:14 thing is, it’s not like normal sex dreams with you guys, it’s like what It’d be like if it really happened May 27 19:02:40 yeah... I know May 27 19:02:57 * HH nods May 27 19:03:05 Must suck, man May 27 19:03:19 * Morgan blushes May 27 19:03:43 * HH spots this, then laughs May 27 19:03:52 I didn’t mean like that! May 27 19:03:59 no... no I know May 27 19:04:28 gonn be awkward seeing her this morning? May 27 19:04:51 Oh possibly... and Molly and Sebastien May 27 19:05:09 Hang on, Molly dreamt of having sex with him?! May 27 19:05:20 I... cant talk about it yet May 27 19:05:20 Or you were all in a bed together? May 27 19:05:54 * Morgan shakes his head May 27 19:05:57 * HH squeezes his shoulder May 27 19:06:12 She need Inga? May 27 19:06:22 She won't remember it... May 27 19:06:38 how come? May 27 19:07:23 It would be a painful thing to remember. Madchen has made it so she won't remember... her head won't, but her heart will. May 27 19:07:30 shit May 27 19:09:28 * Morgan nods May 27 19:10:23 you talked to her? May 27 19:10:50 No... no I was... ejected rom the dream... she seemed quite peaceful so I let her sleep May 27 19:11:16 Came out here to avoid watching her sleep, right? May 27 19:11:31 Something like that May 27 19:12:13 * HH nods May 27 19:12:41 can’t blame ya, think I’da had to wake Inga up just enough May 27 19:13:02 If she weren't pregnant... and hadn't fallen... May 27 19:13:10 * HH nods May 27 19:13:37 What’s going on? nearly fainted in the coach the other day, now falling... May 27 19:14:12 Big of masonry sticking out on the stairs from the roof, caught on that May 27 19:14:31 not connected then. good. May 27 19:14:40 No, don't think so May 27 19:14:48 * HH nods May 27 19:15:12 Think mebbie you’ll feel better once Rosie’s gone? May 27 19:15:31 I don't know man May 27 19:16:06 * HH nods. There’s footsteps coming behind them May 27 19:16:16 Can’t be Yensid, too loud May 27 19:17:04 * Morgan nods, looking round May 27 19:17:34 *it’s Claudia, she seems to be looking for someone* May 27 19:17:50 Who you looking for? May 27 19:18:05 *Claudia says* Yensid May 27 19:19:06 Why? May 27 19:19:34 C: Do you check your boots for dogshit before walking in someone’s house? May 27 19:19:38 * HH chuckles May 27 19:19:48 well... thats obscure May 27 19:20:08 C: I don’t like being spied on May 27 19:20:27 * Morgan nods May 27 19:20:34 Don't think he enjoyed getting punched in the nose either May 27 19:20:46 *Claudia laughs* May 27 19:20:56 why’d you punch Yensid? May 27 19:21:29 C: He jumped out on me, and he’s also a dirty pervert. May 27 19:22:41 He didn't jump out at you... he just did that thing where he's suddenly just there... May 27 19:23:09 *She huffs “Just as bad.” HH grins “Nice to see you so cheerful an’ even tempered, Claudia” May 27 19:23:47 *Claudia looks at Morgan* what does he know? May 27 19:24:34 Told him about Ruthie and my nightmare May 27 19:24:43 * HH raises his hands “I know naaahthing, except thirty euphemisms for breasts, o’ course” May 27 19:24:59 C: Shut up, Heinzharold. You had a nightmare? May 27 19:25:35 yeah. May 27 19:25:53 Because -that’s- the most worrying bit, not my sixteen year old sister in the clutches of unscrupulous noblemen. May 27 19:26:29 C: She’s pretty and horny, and he’s objectively attractive and rich. Get over it. May 27 19:26:51 * HH looks shocked by it, looking at Morgan May 27 19:27:12 * Morgan shrugs May 27 19:27:21 Been a rough night for her too it seems May 27 19:27:53 * HH looks at Claudia “She’s pretty, yeah, but not.... she’s only sixteen!” May 27 19:28:27 *Claudia picks up one of their cups and drinks from it* May 27 19:28:48 * HH looks at Morgan for back up May 27 19:29:39 How old you were you girls caught your eye man? May 27 19:29:56 eleven? twelve mebbie? May 27 19:30:46 She's sixteen... May 27 19:31:33 *Claudia nods* I’d been with a girl on and off for years by then, and it wasn’t so she could braid my hair. May 27 19:31:54 Yeah, but you were older than that, right, man? May 27 19:32:18 *Claudia sniggers* May 27 19:32:19 Oh yeah, look to me like -I'm- the gauge of normal behaviour May 27 19:32:48 fucks sake. You’re a dick. She’s not horny! May 27 19:33:16 *Claudia looks at Morgan* That means aroused, apparently May 27 19:33:23 So Im told May 27 19:33:39 HH: Assholes. May 27 19:34:09 *She laughs* I’m pretty sure horny doesn’t mean assholes May 27 19:34:27 * Morgan shrugs May 27 19:34:39 I've heard rumours it can do among the Montaigne... May 27 19:35:02 C: Maybe it does to Heinzharold after he kissed that guy May 27 19:35:15 * HH flips her off May 27 19:36:58 C: Bad one last night? May 27 19:38:09 yeah May 27 19:38:53 *She nods* wasn’t my best either. You sleep okay, Heinzharold? May 27 19:39:57 Not sure if I slept at all. Rosie and me went to bed around one, Inga was awake like usual at three May 27 19:40:29 *Claudia smirks at Morgan* Reckon he realises how bad that sounds? May 27 19:41:07 Right off the back of talking about kissing that guy as well... May 27 19:41:37 *Claudia nods* Heinzharold, his wife, and Rosie, all in bed together May 27 19:42:16 He was suggesting a stand in for a night or two... May 27 19:42:44 *Claudia laughs* But if he’s even passable, she might never go back! May 27 19:44:18 indeed May 27 19:45:54 That’s why I don’t dare ask Claudia, see? May 27 19:46:13 *Claudia smirks* May 27 19:46:32 * Morgan nods May 27 19:46:56 I saw the way that... Giselle, was it? The way she looked after a little while with Claudia... I wouldn't risk it man May 27 19:47:10 C: In Kingston? May 27 19:47:42 * Morgan nods May 27 19:48:19 C: Gisela. I could do that to both your wife, probably at the same time. May 27 19:48:28 * HH looks to Morgan May 27 19:48:50 Like, I know I should be affronted and slash or jealous... May 27 19:50:00 I'm not jealous May 27 19:50:19 C: Just affronted? *she smirks again* May 27 19:51:35 Too tired for that May 27 19:53:00 *She nods* May 27 19:53:15 C: Did you tell him about Peeping Yensid? May 27 19:53:25 No... thanks... May 27 19:53:37 *Claudia smiles* May 27 19:53:51 What’s the little butt weasel done now? May 27 19:54:14 *claudia laughs quiely* May 27 19:54:43 Alright, Potts and Ruthie weren't the -only- other people up there... May 27 19:54:50 Guessed that May 27 19:55:30 Yeah... he's an observant little fucker May 27 19:55:41 How much did he see? May 27 19:56:44 enough May 27 19:56:54 Molly upset? May 27 19:56:59 Haven't told her May 27 19:57:09 * HH nods May 27 19:57:51 Tell him next time he pervs on the two of you you’ll remove both his hands so his dick never gets touched again May 27 19:58:03 *Claudia laughs* May 27 19:59:07 He'd just laugh... he's hard to catch May 27 19:59:43 C: I’d tell him I’d scoop out his eyeballs and then rent out his sockets to lonely sailors. May 27 20:00:12 Not bad... May 27 20:00:19 * HH laughs hard “Holy shit Claudia, you’re a fucking monster” May 27 20:00:58 *Claudia drinks some more of the coffee* May 27 20:01:38 what was the one you told DeeDee when you met him? Rip out his eyeballs and stuff them down his throat? May 27 20:02:19 *Claudia nods* So he could watch himself suffocate to death, Yeah. May 27 20:04:36 Creative, that... May 27 20:05:34 Certainly stuck in his mind enough to get a huuuuuge crush on her May 27 20:06:05 *Claudia doesn’t look at either of them, but HH doesn’t seem to notice* May 27 20:07:39 * Morgan picks up his cup, drinking his coffee May 27 20:08:14 * HH yawns May 27 20:08:44 C: What was the nightmare, Morgan? May 27 20:10:06 The storm... y'know, where I essentially mutinied... I wasn't there. Got there after... it was a slaughter May 27 20:10:29 *Claudia nods* Always knew it would be, right? May 27 20:10:44 Yeah but... experiencing it... May 27 20:11:02 *Claudia nods* bad times. May 27 20:11:59 And then a wolf attack while I was guarding the... eleven survivors May 27 20:12:19 C: thats pretty rare May 27 20:13:03 Wolf attack? Three hours ride from Graben... May 27 20:13:19 C: Good point. May 27 20:13:34 Hang on, out there, where Rief was, yeah? May 27 20:14:41 Not -too- far from there, yeah May 27 20:17:04 Coulda been werewolves? May 27 20:17:48 Took three of them down with a sword, a dagger and one pistol... I doubt it May 27 20:18:57 *they both nod. The sun is starting to come up, but in late April that means it’s still early* May 27 20:19:14 C, to Morgan: Have you seen DeeDee anywhere? May 27 20:19:26 * Morgan shakes his head May 27 20:19:35 No... its on my agenda to go find him May 27 20:19:51 C: Thats a good sign, right? May 27 20:20:05 * Morgan shrugs May 27 20:20:06 Coul be May 27 20:20:13 * HH watches the two of them, filching the cup back from Claudia May 27 20:20:23 What happened with DeeDee? May 27 20:20:45 *Claudia sighs* Might be easier if you tell him. May 27 20:21:28 Got a special drink from my little grey friends to help with his nightmares. Meant focussing on those memories while he drank it. His friends couldn't help him through it so... we did. May 27 20:24:03 * HH nods May 27 20:24:11 okay, sounds good man May 27 20:24:28 * Morgan nods May 27 20:24:37 Was hard work. Don't know how his nights been May 27 20:24:43 *Claudia sighs again* I kissed him. May 27 20:24:59 * HH looks to Morgan like she might be winding him up May 27 20:25:01 * Morgan looks at her, a little surprised May 27 20:25:06 come again? May 27 20:26:17 C: He was too far gone to take it, so I pinned him down, seduced him, put the liquid in my mouth, and then let it go in his when I kissed him May 27 20:26:41 * HH just blinks a moment “yeah... nope, can’t even picture that” May 27 20:26:59 I saw it and still have trouble with it May 27 20:27:06 * HH chuckles May 27 20:27:33 C: Is it that unbelievable that I could actually be seductive?! seriously?! May 27 20:28:25 * HH looks wary “uhh... well... yeah, Kinda. But then I can’t picture Morgan being seductive either...” May 27 20:29:09 * Morgan smiles a little May 27 20:29:31 Be like asking him to imagine Ruthie like that... besides, you didn't tell him that, just that you kissed him May 27 20:30:12 *HH punches Morgan in the arm* -That’s- for my sister. May 27 20:30:51 * Morgan rubs his arm May 27 20:30:54 -she- might as well be May 27 20:31:08 * HH nods May 27 20:31:46 Yeah... You know what, I actually think that’s really brave, Claudia, and I’m proud of you May 27 20:32:10 *Claudia looks, uncommonly for her, guilty* May 27 20:32:41 * HH looks questioningly at Morgan May 27 20:33:43 She's struggling with it all May 27 20:34:11 * HH looks at her “What’s botherin you most?” May 27 20:35:08 C: I kissed him to give him the liquid, but at some point it became that I was just kissing him. May 27 20:35:34 * HH nods “But then you stopped, obviously” May 27 20:36:11 * Morgan watches her, sipping his drink May 27 20:36:33 C shrugs: Only when Morgan kicked me May 27 20:36:50 * HH smiles faintly before becoming more serious May 27 20:37:28 Scared you that you lost control, huh? May 27 20:38:14 *She nods* yeah. That I lost it and how much more of it I could have lost right then May 27 20:39:37 * HH nods “I reckon that’d happen to any of us in that situation when the attraction’s been simmering on for months like with you pair” May 27 20:40:11 * Morgan nods May 27 20:40:18 *Morgan can see a mix of disbelief but also relief in her micro expressions* May 27 20:42:06 I got carried away with Inga that night we had dinner with our Almighty Overlord, nearly broke the table the chess set was on, and left little bruises on her bubbies. Only knew her a few days by then” May 27 20:43:02 * HH looks hopefully at Morgan for more support for his point May 27 20:44:53 * Morgan nods May 27 20:45:18 Hardly like me to get carried away but... yeah, there's a few occasions we've gone further than intended May 27 20:45:50 *Claudia nods, sighing* May 27 20:46:25 Thing is though, it’s what you do now that matters, yeah? You an Uinise are good together. Never seen you smile so much May 27 20:47:59 He does have a point May 27 20:48:55 *Claudia looks at them both* Should I tell her? May 27 20:49:57 I... I don't know. A part of me screams that you should but... May 27 20:50:00 Fuck no. *he says it at the exact same time Morgan says whatever he says* May 27 20:50:23 *Claudia smiles* Great, thanks(!) May 27 20:51:32 * Morgan looks at her May 27 20:52:03 Its the sort of thing I rebel against... my opinion may not hold much value May 27 20:52:54 C: Would you want Molly to tell you? May 27 20:52:58 * HH winces May 27 20:54:07 * Morgan sighs May 27 20:54:18 I don't know... May 27 20:55:33 I wouldn’t want to know, if it was Inga May 27 20:56:03 * Morgan looks a little surprised May 27 20:56:17 what? May 27 20:56:30 Just... surprised May 27 20:56:34 why? May 27 20:57:11 I dunno... just figured you'd not want her to hide something like that May 27 20:57:59 I don’t need that shit eating at my brain. She’s a good girl, she’d put a stop to it now and make sure nothing went further May 27 20:58:49 * Morgan nods May 27 20:58:54 It'd tear me up... May 27 20:59:04 * HH nods May 27 20:59:36 I wouldn’t wanna throw away my whole life for what was probably less than ten seconds of fucking up May 27 20:59:57 * Morgan watches Claudia May 27 21:00:06 *Claudia nods* I’m not doing anything about it, and I hope he hasn’t given it another thought May 27 21:00:47 * HH makes sure he’s out of her eye line before subtly gesturing “No chance.” May 27 21:01:11 He thought he'd hallucinated the whole thing May 27 21:01:34 *Claudia nods* good. May 27 21:02:37 * HH looks to the sky “Sun’s up. You need to go wake sleeping beauty?” May 27 21:03:39 *Claudia smiles a little* I best do, she’s not a morning person, and I’m expected to learn how to use that tube thing today May 27 21:03:57 Woodenwinky... May 27 21:04:28 *She laughs* May 27 21:04:35 * HH looks puzzled “What tube thing?” May 27 21:06:22 C: It’s a bamboo tube but at the top designed to go on a woman’s genitals May 27 21:06:41 * HH looks to MorgN “Sounds like a sex thing” May 27 21:06:52 Like I said... wooden winky May 27 21:07:16 C: It’s not for sex, it’s for peeing stood up May 27 21:07:27 Oh yeah, I remember now May 27 21:07:52 Don't forget the Eisenfurst wants us after breakfast May 27 21:08:23 C: We’ll do it on the journey. the practice in doors didn’t go well May 27 21:08:43 * HH chuckles “Oh man, we gotta hear this story!” May 27 21:10:03 You never peed on your boots? May 27 21:11:06 *Claudia shakes her head* it started with a towel, a chamberpot and the tube, and ended with her laughing whilst saying “Clowdia! you’re peeing on my hands!” May 27 21:11:41 * HH laughs hard “Oh man!” May 27 21:12:12 * Morgan chuckles May 27 21:12:57 *She smiles fondly* Yeah May 27 21:14:19 * HH stands up “Right, I’m gonn go see if Inga has packed our stuff up. See you pair at breakfast?” May 27 21:14:27 * Morgan nods May 27 21:14:28 Aye May 27 21:15:09 * HH goes off. Ballard follows him, so Morgan hears his friend challenge the dog to a race to the house May 27 21:15:15 * HH is now known as Claudia May 27 21:15:41 * Claudia smiles “he freaked out less than I thought he would” May 27 21:15:56 * Morgan shrugs May 27 21:16:03 He loves you. He just wants the best for you May 27 21:16:11 * Claudia nods May 27 21:16:43 I didn’t think you were telling him about Ruth? May 27 21:17:32 You were right... he'd never forgive me for keeping that from him May 27 21:17:49 I didn't think you were telling him anything about last night May 27 21:19:03 I feel like we leave him out of the loop sometimes. I don’t like having secrets from him May 27 21:19:10 * Morgan nods May 27 21:19:16 Yeah... me either May 27 21:19:46 I really should get Uinise up May 27 21:20:36 Yeah... otherwise she'll be groggy when the Eisenfurst is talking May 27 21:21:42 * Claudia nods, getting up May 27 21:21:54 We’ll get there on time May 27 21:21:59 * Morgan nods May 27 21:22:04 I'll see you in a while May 27 21:23:25 * Claudia goes in, leaving Morgan out here alone May 27 21:25:07 * Morgan sits on the lawn for a few minutes, staring at the horizon May 27 21:26:03 *the lawn that was full of celebrating guests yesterday is now perfectly empty, and soo his house will be almost the same* May 27 21:26:31 * Morgan nods to himself, getting up and heading for the house May 27 21:26:55 ((Looking for Molly, DeeDee, or someone else?)) May 27 21:27:12 ((Keeping a general eye out for DeeDee but not going looking)) May 27 21:28:00 *When he walks that way, he can spot Zench, Potts, and Witts stood outside the cottage they were given drinking coffee May 27 21:28:15 * Morgan turns, heading toward them May 27 21:28:41 *they wave to him, but don’t shout to him May 27 21:28:56 * Morgan waves, moving a little quicker to get to them May 27 21:29:10 * Claudia is now known as Potts May 27 21:29:29 * Potts is the one most watchful, but the others seem quiet May 27 21:29:53 Whats the word? May 27 21:30:06 Shhh... DeeDee’s asleep May 27 21:30:18 * Morgan nods, speaking quietly May 27 21:30:21 How was he? May 27 21:31:00 Smiling, a lot. Then he went straight to bed May 27 21:31:50 Z: I don’t know how you managed it, but we can’t thank you enough. May 27 21:32:05 Lets... wait and see how he is once he's awake May 27 21:32:37 Witts: He never sleeps this late or this soundly May 27 21:33:14 I'll take that as encouraging then May 27 21:33:24 *they all nod May 27 21:33:58 He was so far gone last night. I didn’t think anything could get him back May 27 21:34:16 * Morgan nods May 27 21:34:25 I don't think I've ever seen someone struggle so much May 27 21:34:37 *they all nod grimly* May 27 21:35:08 Z: I considered knocking him out but then he wouldn’t have been thinking about it May 27 21:36:55 * Morgan nods May 27 21:37:00 I regret that he had to go through that May 27 21:37:08 * Potts nods May 27 21:37:35 Z: Is it an early breakfast as we8remdue to all ride out? May 27 21:38:08 A bit, yes May 27 21:38:29 Z: I’d better wake the princess May 27 21:38:43 W: I’ll wake DeeDee May 27 21:39:00 * Potts nods, sipping his coffee May 27 21:39:00 * Morgan nods May 27 21:39:35 *they go off to these separate tasks, and Potts watches Morgan May 27 21:39:51 About last night, I hope we are still on good terms May 27 21:40:28 * Morgan produces a flask from his pocket, holding it out May 27 21:40:41 I replaced what was in it with Loch Lithgow... May 27 21:40:52 * Potts takes it, thanking him with a smile May 27 21:41:25 You acted with integrity and honour... you protected someone I count as family. May 27 21:42:40 I appreciate the sentiment, but it was nothing beyond my own principles. But if she’d been older and worldly, I might not have made the same call. May 27 21:43:13 I'm not sure you give yourself enough credit... HeinzHarold may well be glaring at you for a bit... May 27 21:43:52 * Potts nods “I’m used to brothers, fathers, uncles, husbands, other lovers, and all of that...” May 27 21:44:13 * Morgan nods May 27 21:44:21 Time for a change Lord Pottsdam... May 27 21:44:56 * Potts smiles “A scapegrace rarely changes his spots” May 27 21:45:45 Only through effort. May 27 21:45:53 *Witts comes back down, smirking* Think DeeDee needs a few more minutes. May 27 21:46:18 * Morgan nods May 27 21:46:26 Face him to the sun and he's pointing east, huh May 27 21:46:43 *they both laugh* May 27 21:47:05 Witts: He’s partly out of bed, anyway May 27 21:47:41 * Morgan nods May 27 21:47:54 I'm going to get ready for breakfast. I'll see you gentlemen shortly May 27 21:48:10 *they nod,letting him go on* May 27 21:48:25 * Morgan heads toward the house once more May 27 21:48:50 *staff are buzzing around bringing trunks and bags to the hallway May 27 21:49:08 * Morgan greets them, heading up to his room May 27 21:49:54 *he can hear singing before he gets there. He can also hear the tearing around up here of Peaches and Ballard playing May 27 21:51:25 * Morgan smiles a little, making his way along the hall to his room May 27 21:51:40 *Molly is singing from inside May 27 21:52:47 * Morgan opens the door, going inside May 27 21:53:45 * Potts has clearly been preparing because she immediately backs him against the door and presses her body to his before moaning in his ear May 27 21:53:50 * Potts is now known as Molly May 27 21:54:25 * Morgan blushes May 27 21:54:28 Blossom! May 27 21:54:53 * Molly giggles before gently kissing his neck “Good morning...” May 27 21:55:02 Morning love May 27 21:55:15 * Molly pulls away a little, smiling May 27 21:55:32 Everyone is going away this morning... May 27 21:56:00 * Morgan nods May 27 21:56:06 Almost, yes May 27 21:56:14 * Molly nods May 27 21:56:38 I’m going to have chance to finish what we started last night May 27 21:56:55 * Morgan nods May 27 21:57:02 Yes indeed.... May 27 21:57:21 Have you been looking forward to it? May 27 21:57:35 * Morgan nods May 27 21:57:38 When I've had chance, yes May 27 21:57:46 * Molly smiles May 27 21:58:31 The boys are playing, Emil is with Mama. Do we need to spend a little time together... talking? *she smiles with mischief* May 27 21:59:22 Breakfast is to be early May 27 22:00:01 * Molly nods, moving away and brushing down her modified skirt trousers with the hidden access May 27 22:00:09 Will I do for breakfast? May 27 22:00:25 * Morgan nods May 27 22:00:45 I rather think so May 27 22:02:32 * Molly nods, going to get her boots. As she’s tying she sends him the imagine of her sat at the breakfast table being charming and chatty whilst he is beneath it, his fingers pulling open the access and him feasting up her tender skin* May 27 22:02:46 upon* May 27 22:03:07 * Morgan blushes May 27 22:03:49 * Molly glances up at him through lowered lashes “I’d do for breakfast, hmm?” May 27 22:03:56 * Morgan nods May 27 22:03:57 Yes my love May 27 22:04:47 * Molly finishes off her boots before coming and chastely kissing his cheek “You’re going to have trouble with me today, hmm?” May 27 22:05:13 It would certainly seem that way May 27 22:05:28 what a pity for you, mon petit chou May 27 22:06:08 Isn't it... How about... you tell me what you said to Ruth? May 27 22:06:52 * Molly frowns a little “Oh. I just asked if she was alright, and suggested it was time she retired” May 27 22:07:12 * Morgan nods May 27 22:07:16 Sorry... nightmares. May 27 22:07:24 * Molly nods sadly May 27 22:07:54 Alright. That was all I said. I wasn’t sure how to broach it without humiliating her May 27 22:08:01 * Morgan nods May 27 22:08:06 I... had to tell HeinzHarold May 27 22:08:30 How did he react? May 27 22:08:43 Better than you'd expect May 27 22:08:53 * Molly nods, smiling gently May 27 22:08:56 Good May 27 22:09:24 * Molly moves away to check her hair in the mirror May 27 22:11:03 * Morgan watches her May 27 22:11:09 How did you sleep? May 27 22:11:20 Soundly May 27 22:11:53 * Morgan nods May 27 22:11:54 good May 27 22:12:04 what happened with DeeDee? May 27 22:12:37 Oh thats... -really- complicated May 27 22:12:46 * Molly nods May 27 22:12:55 We do not have time? May 27 22:13:04 No... definitely not May 27 22:13:14 * Molly nods, sighing May 27 22:13:46 I suppose we’d best go down and do hosting things then May 27 22:13:55 * Morgan nods May 27 22:13:58 Aye,best had love May 27 22:14:26 * Molly nods, moving towards the door that he’s stood by May 27 22:14:59 We’ll have to have the children sent for, they’re playing with the dogs May 27 22:15:15 * Morgan nods May 27 22:15:17 I heard them May 27 22:15:50 * Molly nods, standing quite straight, mentally preparing herself for the duties May 27 22:15:56 Shall we? May 27 22:16:10 * Morgan nods, offering his arm May 27 22:16:26 * Molly takes it lightly May 27 22:17:42 * Morgan takes her out into the hall to lead her downstairs May 27 22:20:15 *the commotion can still be heard. In the dining room the table is laid but the food is on the side board. About half the guests are there: Heidi, Zench, Potts, and Witts, Edward, Mina, Inga, HH, Claudia, Uinise, Hildegarde, Heinrich, Ma, Ruth, Dekker, and Diana May 27 22:21:54 *Molly loosens her grip, and moves away to talk to Mina and Inga. She’s smiling and laughing with them May 27 22:22:17 * Morgan wanders toward Edward May 27 22:22:23 * Molly is now known as Edward May 27 22:22:39 * Edward has been making his way to Morgan too May 27 22:23:03 Good morning, brother May 27 22:24:56 morning May 27 22:25:17 *Mina laughs. His dream involving her does feel a little awkward now, how she’d laughed like that about Danvers catching him mid-orgasm before he’d released in her mouth* May 27 22:25:28 How are you this morning. May 27 22:25:39 Out of sorts. You? May 27 22:25:46 * Edward smiles May 27 22:26:12 Quite in charity with the world, actually. Is there anything I can help you with? May 27 22:27:08 * Morgan shakes his head May 27 22:27:21 No... not really. DeeDee still sleeping? May 27 22:27:46 I haven’t a clue, in truth. Mina and I have only just come down ourselves May 27 22:27:59 * Morgan nods May 27 22:28:14 Apparently he was still sleeping soundly about a quarter hour ago May 27 22:28:40 Potts and Witts would know. Do you know how it went last night? May 27 22:28:53 First hand, yes... May 27 22:29:14 * Edward ‘s frown is ever so slight May 27 22:29:37 I assumed you would be busy showering your wife with your attentions May 27 22:29:49 That was the plan... events occured May 27 22:30:22 * Edward looks concerned, motioning him to one side “Has something gone wrong?” May 27 22:31:02 Just... something cropped up that I had to deal with... then another thing... and another... and then we heard DeeDee screaming like a wounded animal... May 27 22:31:18 * Edward ‘s jaw ripples May 27 22:31:23 I should have been there. May 27 22:31:46 * Morgan shakes his head May 27 22:31:57 No... you couldn't have reached him May 27 22:32:17 But you could? May 27 22:32:38 God no. In time, perhaps, but there and then? No... May 27 22:33:19 * Edward stretches his jaw a little “My apologies, that was uncivil. I am sore that I was asked to be elsewhere when my friends needed me” May 27 22:33:51 * Morgan shakes his head a little May 27 22:34:10 Its fine. We managed to get the liquid into him and he calmed down significantly May 27 22:34:20 How did you manage that? May 27 22:34:42 * Morgan looks a little uncomfortable May 27 22:34:57 I had some help May 27 22:35:06 The Nieblungen? May 27 22:35:32 No... keep your eyes on me... *he speaks a little quieter* Claudia May 27 22:36:05 * Edward smirks, obviously completely joking when he says “What did she do, undress?!” May 27 22:36:25 Don't be absurd May 27 22:36:44 * Edward chuckles May 27 22:36:56 It would not have been the -worst- idea May 27 22:37:07 It would've gotten his attention, certainly May 27 22:37:31 It’s have removed some of the blood from his brain, no do7bt May 27 22:37:49 * Morgan nods May 27 22:37:52 Probably, aye May 27 22:38:01 * Edward chuckles May 27 22:38:07 Brute force then? May 27 22:38:23 No ,actually May 27 22:38:30 * Edward looks surprised May 27 22:38:46 He becomes freakishly strong when he’s having an episode May 27 22:39:09 Does he? Can't say I really noticed, but I'm stronger than you' think May 27 22:39:25 * Edward nods, sipping his coffee May 27 22:39:33 Ah, here he is May 27 22:39:40 * Morgan looks round May 27 22:40:06 *DeeDee comes in. He looks very well rested. But when his eyes find Claudia he looks away* May 27 22:40:41 * Edward smiles “He didn’t blurt out his feelings for her, did he?” May 27 22:41:08 Between you and I, she's known for ages May 27 22:41:36 * Edward nods “I know, but I’d spare him further humiliation there” May 27 22:41:49 She's not that cruel May 27 22:42:14 sometimes we hurt people with our gentle dismissals too May 27 22:42:34 * Morgan nods, looking round before shaking himself May 27 22:42:48 * Edward glances at him May 27 22:42:58 Have I hit a sore spot? May 27 22:43:24 No, no... just... nightmares linger. Having trouble shaking it off May 27 22:43:48 I can be available any time today for you, brother May 27 22:44:01 * Morgan nods May 27 22:44:14 I appreciate that... bt I do not want to reduce the time with your daughter May 27 22:44:18 *Seb comes in, Hannalore on his arm* May 27 22:45:24 Not at all, We will make it work. My ears and hands will be idle without Mina *he smiles, it’s satisfaction almost to the point of smugness* May 27 22:46:11 * Morgan nods May 27 22:46:15 I'll keep it in mind May 27 22:47:35 * Edward nods. He sees Molly glance at the newcomers, her smile doesn’t reach her eyes in the same way it did yesterday. His look at her is quickly removed to look at Hannalore instead May 27 22:47:56 [is something wrong?] May 27 22:49:05 [no... no, I’ll just be glad when we have the house to ourselves so I can make you feel so good you call my name and forget your own] *he sees her smile faintly* May 27 22:50:28 [You don't sound sure about that] May 27 22:50:48 [no, I suppose I might not be quite that good!] May 27 22:52:05 *he can hear barking and yipping in the hall, the door still open to wait for the others* May 27 22:52:20 It seems the dogs are still playing May 27 22:52:27 * Edward nods May 27 22:52:37 They seem to like each other May 27 22:52:45 * Morgan nods May 27 22:53:00 Once Peaches had learned what Ballard was doing, aye May 27 22:53:58 *everyone is looking for the noise, and so when Peaches comes sailing in and gets up on the table via a chair, everyone notices him drop something on the table and growl at it May 27 22:55:33 *Most of the faces are puzzled at what the black leather thing is, but Uinise’s lights up even as Molly, Inga, and Alice are blushing. HH is clearly trying not to laugh, and Claudia is whispering to Uinise behind her hand May 27 22:55:54 $Grab that$ May 27 22:55:55 Brother... what is that? May 27 22:56:39 *HH picks it up, fussing Peaches* Good boy... May 27 22:57:02 *There’s definite smirking between Zench, Potts, and Heidi May 27 22:57:33 [ummm... I think the dogs have been in our trunk!] May 27 22:57:45 [so it would seem] May 27 22:57:59 Whats what? May 27 22:58:21 HH waves it: Been tryinna make a dog toy for Ballard, but it was meant to be a surprise May 27 22:59:33 *Heidi nudges Zench with a smirk, but Morgan sees how he puts an arm around her waist and holds a firm pinch there. She looks immediately subdued. Ma is talking about how creative HH is May 27 22:59:47 * Edward speaks very quietly May 27 23:00:07 Heinzharold’s dog toy looks more like a fake penis. May 27 23:00:16 Doesn't it... May 27 23:00:27 *Diana scoops Peaches up* May 27 23:02:14 [they were right at the bottom... how could he have reached them?] *she doesn’t seem to have any clue that they only have one now, but the way Alice has removed herself to stand over by the window 8mplies that it might be the one that he gave her 8nstead* May 27 23:21:02 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)