**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jun 23 00:00:05 2024 Jun 23 00:00:05 * Morgan rubs his face, going to see whats going on Jun 23 00:01:26 *It’s not good. Several buildings are alight, including the tavern, the brothel, and the cloth merchants. A little further away, the Objectionist church burns too Jun 23 00:01:56 * Morgan swears, running to wake Olwen Jun 23 00:03:02 *The blaze here is hot. He’s going to have to be very careful and very lucky to get upstairs at all, assuming the smoke hasn’t already done it’s worst Jun 23 00:03:43 * Morgan carefully makes his way to try to find her Jun 23 00:04:34 *He manages to wake a few people by accident on the hunt for her room, and they disperse out into the orangey night with shouts of ‘Fire!’ Jun 23 00:04:55 * Morgan keeps looking Jun 23 00:05:20 *He finds the final room at the end of the corridor* Jun 23 00:05:34 * Morgan shoves the door open Jun 23 00:05:57 *Olwen is in the bed Jun 23 00:06:11 * Morgan moves to her, trying to wake her Jun 23 00:06:51 * Dau is now known as Olwen Jun 23 00:07:13 * Olwen sounds groggy when she says “what?” Jun 23 00:07:28 Sorry miss... there's a fire... Jun 23 00:07:54 * Olwen tries to sit up, but she’s sluggish Jun 23 00:08:07 is everyone... out already? Jun 23 00:08:22 Think so... Jun 23 00:08:30 * Morgan looks at her a moment before just picking her up Jun 23 00:09:17 * Olwen doesn’t fight it, but he can feel her heart hammering through the contact between his arm and her body Jun 23 00:09:32 * Morgan carries her carefully, trying to get out Jun 23 00:09:32 what... happened?! Jun 23 00:09:44 Don' know, woke up n smelled burnin' Jun 23 00:11:10 *it’s difficult. At one particularly scary moment, the smoke feels too thick and the heat too much. His mind pops up with Mina as he said goodbye to her, and his foreboding that it could be a very long time before he sees her again Jun 23 00:11:36 * Morgan coughs, keeping moving Jun 23 00:12:18 That’s it, not... too much... further now... Marzell Jun 23 00:12:56 * Morgan nods, concentrating on not tripping Jun 23 00:14:32 *He manages to get her outside whether chaos rules. So many wooden buildings alight, so many screams, both from people in the buildings and those in the streets calling for them. And there isn’t a single damned Vaticine soldier in sight. With hindsight, he saw none in the brothel either. Jun 23 00:15:10 * Morgan whistles loudly Jun 23 00:15:34 *People look at him* Jun 23 00:16:39 * Morgan starts shouting instructions to form a line passing buckets from the well before directing other men to haul the barrels of ale out to wet the ground by the biggest fires, before telling them to concentrate on the buildings with the most people in them Jun 23 00:19:27 *they follow his instructions, and slowly they manage to bring out people, almost all alive but many coughing. They’re gathered in the middle of the square. The time ticks on and on, more survivors but more bodies too, and after two hours most of the buildings are just going to be unsalvagable Jun 23 00:20:30 * Morgan goes to find anyone who looks fairly competent Jun 23 00:20:55 *He finds Grieg and the brothel owner* Jun 23 00:21:37 I'm gonn' go fer 'elp. Get everone back into't trees Jun 23 00:22:11 *Grieg nods, but he looks worried* I don’t think she’s going to make it... Jun 23 00:22:26 Who? Jun 23 00:22:32 Olwen Jun 23 00:22:40 * Morgan looks distressed Jun 23 00:23:08 I'll take th'cart 'n take 'er wi'me, maybe I can find someone in time Jun 23 00:23:22 *Grieg nods* Jun 23 00:23:41 Get 'er ready... I'll get th'cart Jun 23 00:23:54 * Morgan doesn't wait for a reply before going to get it and hook it up Jun 23 00:24:25 *when he gets back they have her ready. She looks to be sleeping* Jun 23 00:24:41 * Morgan lifts her onto the cart before climbing up Jun 23 00:25:04 I'll take the barrels, ain' got no time to get em down... be back soon as I can Jun 23 00:25:19 *Grieg inclines his head, going off to help someone else* Jun 23 00:25:34 * Morgan sets the cart off quickly Jun 23 00:25:41 'Ang on miss Olwen Jun 23 00:26:39 *He gets into colder cleaner air not far out of the village. There’s no guards, but there are a lot of hoof prints heading out on this path at speed Jun 23 00:27:01 * Morgan goes as fast as he can, heading for his camp Jun 23 00:27:49 *The camp at Elthenhal is ten miles away, but he gets only two before he hears two riders heading his way at a pounding pace* Jun 23 00:28:25 * Morgan pulls the cart off the path as best he can Jun 23 00:29:03 *when the horses get level with him he recognises Grendlik and another of his men* Jun 23 00:29:16 * Morgan calls to him Jun 23 00:29:32 *they slow up* Jun 23 00:29:40 * Olwen is now known as Grendlik Jun 23 00:29:54 Shit! what happened in there?! Jun 23 00:30:18 Vaticine troops burned the place... there's survivors, hiding in the trees but not that many and the towns gone Jun 23 00:30:34 * Grendlik nods “Are -you- okay?” Jun 23 00:30:51 Angry, but I'm fine... I need to get Olwen to help Jun 23 00:30:59 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 00:31:16 They’re moving up to Elthenhal. Jun 23 00:32:11 Then what are you doing coming this way? Jun 23 00:33:07 Rescuing you! *he points towards the orange glow on the dark horizon. it’s almost six, but in winter it’s not quite first light yet* Jun 23 00:33:31 * Morgan closes his eyes a moment Jun 23 00:33:46 We need to get back, put the Vaticine troops down then get back here with help Jun 23 00:34:03 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 00:35:05 we were half way between. I got the heebie jeebies and Colonel Fuchs said I could take three men there for an outpost. The other two have been sent to raise Elthenhal Jun 23 00:35:23 * Morgan nods Jun 23 00:35:35 The heebie jeebies huh... Jun 23 00:35:44 * Morgan moves to pull the cart back onto the path Jun 23 00:35:59 * Grendlik shrugs “Just something deep in my guts” Jun 23 00:36:12 * Morgan nods Jun 23 00:36:34 I'll take it... *he checks on Olwen* Jun 23 00:36:45 I need some weaponry Jun 23 00:37:01 *Her breathing is fast and weak* Jun 23 00:37:29 * Grendlik hands him one of his swords Jun 23 00:37:43 * Morgan takes it before covering Olwen with a blanket Jun 23 00:37:47 Lets get moving... quickly Jun 23 00:38:27 * Grendlik nods, riding as fast as possible with Morgan limited by the cart. He shouts “Why do we need ale?” Jun 23 00:38:44 It -was- part of my disguise Jun 23 00:41:31 * Grendlik nods, not letting up. They have to slow after a few miles so they don’t wreck their horses. It’s hard to go slower when his unit is about the face an enemy, and when Dau is in the barrel and Olwen is being jostled, but it is necessary. By the time they get to Elthenhal, he can hear the skirmish Jun 23 00:41:50 *it’s also after eight and daylight now* Jun 23 00:42:04 * Morgan leads the cart off the path into the trees before looking at the second man Jun 23 00:42:13 You defend her, and do -not- lose those barrels. Jun 23 00:42:25 *He nods “yes, sir!” Jun 23 00:42:51 * Morgan draws his sword, looking at Grendlik before running toward the fight Jun 23 00:44:51 *It’s not a big battle, certainly not his worst, but the Vaticine troops who aren’t yet dead seem in disarray. The Objectionists are led by Fuchs, and superior in number, and have their enemy surrounded Jun 23 00:45:18 * Morgan joins his commanding officer Jun 23 00:45:42 *Fuchs nods briefly to him before running a man through Jun 23 00:46:28 * Morgan nods briefly before unleashing some breathtaking savagery, despatching four quickly Jun 23 00:46:45 *Morgan then comes up against the man who tripped him over. He looks confused* Jun 23 00:47:41 Man: hey, why are you here?! Jun 23 00:48:09 * Morgan drives his sword into the mans leg before kicking him in the groin Jun 23 00:48:34 *The man howls on the gro7nd* Jun 23 00:48:48 * Morgan places the point of his sword against the mans ribs, pressing gently Jun 23 00:48:52 When was the order given? Jun 23 00:49:43 *He wets himself* L-l-last night Jun 23 00:50:00 Before he went to the brothel... -after- the tavern... Jun 23 00:50:27 *He looks terrified* We were in the brothel, he told us there Jun 23 00:50:49 * Morgan nods, looking over to Fuchs Jun 23 00:51:32 *Fuchs stabs another before wrenching his blade free. There’s only ten of the Vaticines upright still* Jun 23 00:51:56 Colonel! Prisoners? Jun 23 00:52:26 Fuchs: Yes, we can manage this many Jun 23 00:52:42 * Morgan bellows for the Vaticine to throw down their arms Jun 23 00:53:10 *they look around before doing so. The man on the ground looks faint* Jun 23 00:53:35 * Morgan moves away from him, looking for a medic Jun 23 00:53:53 *he sees one of Fuchs men who is a good one* Jun 23 00:54:26 * Morgan calls to him, shouting for him to follow before setting off toward the cart Jun 23 00:54:44 *the medic does so* Jun 23 00:55:14 * Morgan leads him to the cart, to Olwen Jun 23 00:55:37 *The man he left her with is stood by the cart holding her hand* Jun 23 00:55:54 * Morgan looks to him, then to her Jun 23 00:56:15 *He looks miserable, and she looks so beautiful and peaceful * Jun 23 00:56:47 * Morgan falls to his knees Jun 23 00:56:53 Oh... oh no Jun 23 00:57:39 *the medic makes the man move, and checks her over. He sighs* I’m sorry, Commander. Jun 23 00:58:08 * Morgan nods, thanking him before sending him back to the troops Jun 23 00:59:49 *The medic goes. The man looks at Morgan, eyes grim. He’s an older man, in his fifties* I didn’t want her to be alone. I held her hand... I didn’t know what else to do. Jun 23 01:00:13 * Morgan nods, standing up and squeezing the mans shoulder Jun 23 01:00:37 It was the right thing... go back to the others, they'll need help now Jun 23 01:00:51 *He nods* Yes, Sir Jun 23 01:02:03 *he leaves Morgan alone here with the body of the woman who’d been unfailingly kind and welcoming to his as a dim farmer’s son, and the barrel containing her murderer* Jun 23 01:03:02 * Morgan climbs up onto the cart, covering her with the blanket before walking the cart toward the others Jun 23 01:03:54 *They’re either collecting up the bodies, both Vaticine and a couple of Fuchs men, or they’re binding up the prisoners Jun 23 01:04:19 * Grendlik comes to Morgan, looking concerned “How is she?” Jun 23 01:04:32 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 23 01:05:03 * Grendlik nods solemnly, squeezing Morgan’s shoulder Jun 23 01:05:49 She was so -nice-. *he sighs* I'd best speak to the colonel Jun 23 01:06:23 * Grendlik nods “We’ll pour one out for her later. I’ll keep a watch over her for you” Jun 23 01:06:47 * Morgan nods, thanking him before going to find his commanding officer Jun 23 01:07:33 * Grendlik is now known as Fuchs Jun 23 01:08:27 * Fuchs is found overseeing the recording of the prisoners Jun 23 01:08:44 Sir... Jun 23 01:09:21 * Fuchs hands the task to another, moving away with Morgan Jun 23 01:09:40 Yes? Jun 23 01:10:55 I missed it, sir. I know why the delay, and I had a week but... something happened that forced the decision to raze the place and I didn't recognise it Jun 23 01:11:23 * Fuchs nods Jun 23 01:11:32 It happens, Koertig. Jun 23 01:12:03 There are villagers hiding in the trees... waiting for help Jun 23 01:12:24 We’ll be on our way to them soon Jun 23 01:13:28 I know it doesn't make up for my not getting the job done but... I have something that might be useful Jun 23 01:15:30 * Fuchs looks at him firmly “you can’t see it that way. I think we should have gone in and removed them by force, but these things are only clear in hindsight. That was my call, and I made it” Jun 23 01:16:01 * Morgan shakes his head a little Jun 23 01:17:33 I had a task and I didn't carry it out successfully sir... though I accept it wasn't through any fault. The delay wasn't a new tactic, it was the commander trying to persuade a woman to convert and be his mistress. When she turned him down fully, his mind was made up. -that- was the point I'd have needed to remove him to prevent the fire Jun 23 01:18:03 * Fuchs looks into the middle distance Jun 23 01:18:46 A rejection by a woman is something a man should be able to handle without destroying a village. You couldn’t have foreseen that. Jun 23 01:19:12 No sir. Capturing a commanding officer of the enemy would be useful, sir? Jun 23 01:19:21 * Fuchs nods Jun 23 01:19:25 You have him? Jun 23 01:19:33 * Morgan nods, frowning Jun 23 01:19:41 Lets just hope the little weasel hasn't suffocated Jun 23 01:19:49 * Fuchs nods Jun 23 01:19:52 Show me Jun 23 01:20:46 * Morgan nods, going to the cart and climbing up, rocking one of the barrels, then the second which moves much more easily before pulling at the top Jun 23 01:21:12 * Fuchs looks at the covered body with a frown Jun 23 01:21:17 who is this? Jun 23 01:21:46 Her name is Olwen. She ran the tavern and was unfailingly kind to me... she was the woman the commander wanted Jun 23 01:21:57 * Fuchs nods Jun 23 01:22:08 we will get her back to her people for burial Jun 23 01:22:15 * Morgan nods Jun 23 01:22:29 Yes sir. I had hoped our medic could help but... it was too much for her Jun 23 01:22:36 * Fuchs nods Jun 23 01:22:52 Fire kills cleverly Jun 23 01:23:16 * Morgan frowns, nodding Jun 23 01:23:31 * Fuchs looks to the barrel Jun 23 01:24:18 let’s see. Jun 23 01:24:35 * Morgan nods, wrenching at the top Jun 23 01:25:32 *it opens. Dau is in there and blinks at the light Jun 23 01:26:12 * Morgan pushes it onto its side so Fuchs can see inside Jun 23 01:26:23 * Fuchs nods Jun 23 01:26:26 Alive. Jun 23 01:26:45 * Morgan nods looking decidedly unhappy at that Jun 23 01:28:36 * Fuchs nods a little “sometimes the process of extracting them overwhelms them. Just do what you have to.” He moves away from the quieter area Jun 23 01:29:40 * Morgan looks at Fuchs as he walks away before looking back to Dau then over to Grendlik Jun 23 01:30:50 Grendlik is keeping one eye to Morgan, waiting on instructions* Jun 23 01:31:17 * Morgan nods a little Jun 23 01:31:21 Help me get him out Jun 23 01:31:46 *Grendlik does so. it’s awkward work Jun 23 01:32:26 * Morgan clearly isn't bothered about whether or not it hurts the man, but he works to get him out alive Jun 23 01:33:17 *Grendlik lets him do this without complaint. Then Dau is freed but still bound and gagged in a heap on the ground Jun 23 01:33:56 * Morgan grabs him and hauls him over to Fuchs, looking at him solemnly Jun 23 01:34:25 *Fuchs looks him over, nodding slightly* Jun 23 01:34:49 Freiarr Dau, colonel in the Vaticine navy Jun 23 01:35:14 *Fuchs nods* Thank you, Commander Koertig Jun 23 01:35:48 *Dau is looking around the area they are in* Jun 23 01:36:04 * Morgan nods, saluting Jun 23 01:36:48 * Fuchs inclines his head to Morgan, taking hold of Dau’s shoulder “Did you tell him?” Jun 23 01:37:47 No sir, best he knows I'm a farmers son Jun 23 01:38:23 I meant about the woman. *the last Morgan had told Dau was that she’d had a change of heart and was waiting for him* Jun 23 01:39:44 No, sir. Last he heard, she'd changed her mind... Jun 23 01:40:21 *Dau looks increasingly worried, trying to talk against his gag and fighting his bindings Jun 23 01:40:25 Very well. Jun 23 01:41:19 * Morgan looks at him Jun 23 01:41:24 Your orders sir? Jun 23 01:42:38 Get cleaned up and take a rest, Koertig Jun 23 01:43:05 * Morgan nods, standing to attention briefly before going over to Grendlik Jun 23 01:44:16 * Fuchs is now known as Grendlik Jun 23 01:44:43 * Grendlik is standing guard over her Jun 23 01:45:04 We're going to take her home Jun 23 01:45:55 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 01:46:06 that’s only right Jun 23 01:46:20 * Morgan nods Jun 23 01:46:25 I need to get cleaned up Jun 23 01:46:39 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 01:47:00 You don’t look neat like your Father, that’s for sure Jun 23 01:48:52 No-one looks neat like him Jun 23 01:49:14 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 01:49:21 Are you go8ng to be alright? Jun 23 01:49:42 * Morgan looks at him Jun 23 01:49:46 I'm not entirely sure Jun 23 01:49:52 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 01:50:16 I’ll be here if you need me. Jun 23 01:51:04 * Morgan nods, squeezing his shoulder before heading for his tent to get changed Jun 23 01:52:03 *in here it’s quiet, private, and when he’s getting out his clothes he feels Mina’s stockings with his wedding ring wrapped in them Jun 23 01:52:43 * Morgan takes it out, kissing it gently before putting it on Jun 23 01:54:15 *It hits him like a ton of bricks then, what loving a bad man had done to Olwen, how alive she’d been just hours before, all the people she was trying to help in her village that now needed her more than ever, how she’d never get to be a beloved wife, or a mother* Jun 23 01:54:51 * Morgan curls up on his side, quietly crying Jun 23 01:56:38 *A soft, feminine voice says* Oh my love, what’s wrong? *he feels soft warmth against him, his face on her shoulder making her skin wet, and he wakes up* Jun 23 02:20:33 * Grendlik has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jun 23 02:57:31 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 23 10:42:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 23 10:43:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 23 12:46:21 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jun 23 12:47:07 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jun 23 12:49:04 I need to get cleaned up Jun 23 12:49:04 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 12:49:04 You don’t look neat like your Father, that’s for sure Jun 23 12:49:04 No-one looks neat like him Jun 23 12:49:05 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 12:49:09 Are you go8ng to be alright? Jun 23 12:49:11 * Morgan looks at him Jun 23 12:49:13 I'm not entirely sure Jun 23 12:49:15 * Grendlik nods Jun 23 12:49:17 I’ll be here if you need me. Jun 23 12:49:19 * Morgan nods, squeezing his shoulder before heading for his tent to get changed Jun 23 12:49:21 *in here it’s quiet, private, and when he’s getting out his clothes he feels Mina’s stockings with his wedding ring wrapped in them Jun 23 12:49:25 * Morgan takes it out, kissing it gently before putting it on Jun 23 12:49:27 *It hits him like a ton of bricks then, what loving a bad man had done to Olwen, how alive she’d been just hours before, all the people she was trying to help in her village that now needed her more than ever, how she’d never get to be a beloved wife, or a mother* Jun 23 12:49:29 * Morgan curls up on his side, quietly crying Jun 23 12:49:31 *A soft, feminine voice says* Oh my love, what’s wrong? *he feels soft warmth against him, his face on her shoulder making her skin wet, and he wakes up* Jun 23 12:54:34 * Morgan takes a deep, ragged breath, rubbing at his face Jun 23 12:54:53 * Molly gently strokes his back Jun 23 12:54:59 It’s alright... Jun 23 12:55:58 * Morgan nods a little, still breathing heavily Jun 23 12:57:35 Do you need some magic, my love? Jun 23 12:57:43 * Morgan nods Jun 23 12:57:47 And air.. I need some air Jun 23 12:58:12 *his neck prickles and his body settles. She moves away* Jun 23 12:58:33 do you want to be alone? Jun 23 12:58:48 * Morgan gets out of bed, going to the window and opening it, taking great lungfuls of the air Jun 23 12:58:53 I... I don't know Jun 23 12:59:28 * Molly gets out of bed, pulling on her shift Jun 23 12:59:52 I’ll come outside with you if you wish. *it’s vaguely starting to get lighter* Jun 23 13:00:15 no... no, its fine Jun 23 13:00:31 * Molly nods, sitting back on the bed Jun 23 13:00:42 do you want to talk about it? Jun 23 13:02:23 Not yet Jun 23 13:02:48 Alright, liebling Jun 23 13:03:09 * Molly strips again, getting back beneath the sheets Jun 23 13:03:46 * Morgan quietly closes the window before finding his clothes Jun 23 13:04:28 * Molly watches him, staying quiet Jun 23 13:07:51 I wasn't able to stop Dau burnin the village... Jun 23 13:09:54 The one where the woman he loved lived? Jun 23 13:10:04 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:10:29 I was sent in to find out why the village hadn't just been burned like all the others... I liked her. She died. Jun 23 13:10:39 * Molly nods sadly Jun 23 13:10:43 I’m sorry, my love Jun 23 13:11:01 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:11:05 Why is it always worse here? Jun 23 13:11:16 what do you mean? Jun 23 13:11:24 The nightmares Jun 23 13:11:32 In Eisen? Jun 23 13:11:40 No, -here- Jun 23 13:11:53 Innesbruck? Jun 23 13:12:25 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:12:46 Is it, or do we not stay anywhere long enough to really find out? Jun 23 13:12:59 * Morgan sighs, shrugging Jun 23 13:14:04 iT is odd, I was only talking to Elsie about it before bed Jun 23 13:14:31 Its a path I've been dreaming about a little while Jun 23 13:15:32 * Molly nods Jun 23 13:15:43 it is where you know too much about Mina? Jun 23 13:16:51 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:16:57 Yes. Jun 23 13:18:08 * Molly nods Jun 23 13:18:27 It’s far from the path we are on Jun 23 13:18:48 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:18:49 Yes it is Jun 23 13:20:43 Do you think it’s close to what really happened there? Jun 23 13:21:02 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:21:07 I think so, yes Jun 23 13:21:20 His behaviour sits about right Jun 23 13:23:27 * Molly nods “What was she like?” Jun 23 13:23:41 * Morgan frowns Jun 23 13:23:51 Kind. So very kind. Jun 23 13:25:42 * Molly nods Jun 23 13:26:14 He said I reminded him of her in some ways Jun 23 13:26:46 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:27:07 Given the brutality of his treatment of a working girl when she turned him down... I can see that being true Jun 23 13:27:54 * Molly nods Jun 23 13:28:21 did he actually love her, do you think? Or was he not really capable of that? Jun 23 13:28:43 I don't know. Maybe. Jun 23 13:31:52 * Molly nods Jun 23 13:32:20 what might ease you? might you like to light a candle in the church for her? Jun 23 13:34:07 I think... I will... Jun 23 13:34:33 * Molly nods Jun 23 13:34:46 I think that would be a lovely thing to do Jun 23 13:35:44 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:35:50 I'm going to go for a walk, get some air Jun 23 13:36:35 Alright, liebling Jun 23 13:37:06 * Morgan nods moving toward the door Jun 23 13:37:10 Sorry I woke you Jun 23 13:38:36 You must never be sorry for that. Besides, I’d already woken you, so we’re even *she smiles* Jun 23 13:38:59 * Morgan nods, quietly leaving the room and heading down and outside Jun 23 13:41:03 *it’s lightening out there. He smells DeeDee’s tobacco immediately Jun 23 13:41:18 * Morgan heads toward the smell Jun 23 13:42:29 * Molly is now known as DeeDee Jun 23 13:43:05 * DeeDee is sat on Uncle Hans favourite bench, the westerly position making it good for an afternoon snooze Jun 23 13:43:38 hey Jun 23 13:44:58 My Lord. Jun 23 13:45:09 Bad night? Jun 23 13:46:41 No, not at all Jun 23 13:46:53 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:47:04 good... I don't suppose the offer of the tobacco is still on the table... Jun 23 13:48:13 * DeeDee hands the pipe over Jun 23 13:48:17 Bad night? Jun 23 13:48:40 * Morgan draws on it before handing it back, nodding Jun 23 13:48:46 Yes, bloody awful Jun 23 13:50:54 *he feels that now-familiar elation followed by the relaxing buzz* Jun 23 13:51:04 Some nights it goes like that Jun 23 13:51:45 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:51:48 More often than not in my case Jun 23 13:52:40 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 13:53:01 Couldn’t you try that liquid I was given? Jun 23 13:53:27 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 23 13:53:35 No, its not an option I'm afraid Jun 23 13:55:50 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 13:56:00 I can get you more tobacco Jun 23 13:56:20 * DeeDee takes a small amount, handing the pipe back to Morgan Jun 23 13:56:37 * Morgan nods, drawing on it again before handing it back Jun 23 13:56:42 I think it might be wise Jun 23 13:58:07 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 13:58:44 I’ll get it to you as soon as I can Jun 23 13:58:58 * Morgan nods Jun 23 13:59:00 Thank you Jun 23 14:00:58 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 14:02:23 *He seems quite content to sit peacefully, but quite soon there’s a noise from the room above, and Morgan recognises it instantly from his dreams, Mina’s sound of pleasure Jun 23 14:04:18 * Morgan coughs, blushing Jun 23 14:05:18 * DeeDee glances at Morgan, also blushing “Uhh... I think we should...” There are approaching footsteps Jun 23 14:05:29 Yeah, we should... Jun 23 14:06:37 * DeeDee fidgets a little before standing. The sounds continue even as Claudia turns the building, looking up towards the window Jun 23 14:07:03 * Morgan stands up Jun 23 14:08:53 *Claudia and DeeDee notice each other then. The escalating sounds provide a slightly awkward back drop to the look that passes between them, and he notices it’s not just DeeDee blushing Jun 23 14:09:19 well... thats embarrassing... Jun 23 14:11:35 *Neither of them responds, both still looking at each other as the noises continue. Morgan dream experiences means he knows she’s close* Jun 23 14:12:16 * Morgan points away from the house Jun 23 14:12:19 Lets go over there Jun 23 14:13:46 * DeeDee and Claudia both suddenly seem to snap out of it. DeeDee starts moving, and Claudia follows with a scowl Jun 23 14:14:14 * Morgan starts walking away from the building Jun 23 14:14:19 C: I was just walking the perimeter. They should shut their window if they’re going to be loud. Jun 23 14:14:34 It is what it is Jun 23 14:14:39 *they get out of earshot* Jun 23 14:15:01 * DeeDee says nothing, just taking from the pipe before handing it to Morgan Jun 23 14:15:13 * Morgan draws on it again, handing it back Jun 23 14:15:21 C: I’m going to keep walking. Jun 23 14:15:53 Aye, alright, if you want to Jun 23 14:16:11 *He really feels it this time, having had it quite a bit in short succession, his numb scars on his back starting to get some feeling* Jun 23 14:16:31 *Claudia stalks off. DeeDee watches her go as he exhales the smoke* Jun 23 14:17:00 cheerful Jun 23 14:18:19 * DeeDee nods, frowning Jun 23 14:18:38 I don’t like to see her that angry Jun 23 14:19:04 Thats not -that- angry Jun 23 14:20:44 * DeeDee nods, still watching where she went Jun 23 14:21:01 She’s upset by hearing that Jun 23 14:21:16 No, she isn't Jun 23 14:22:39 * DeeDee frowns, taking more tobacco before offering it back Jun 23 14:22:51 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 23 14:23:36 I think I’ll make myself useful here, maybe there’s something your groom would let me help with Jun 23 14:23:48 * Morgan nods Jun 23 14:23:53 I expect so Jun 23 14:25:41 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 14:26:01 Have you finished with this? Jun 23 14:26:24 * Morgan nods Jun 23 14:26:25 Yes, thank you Jun 23 14:27:47 * DeeDee nods, putting it out Jun 23 14:28:02 Is there anything you want me to do today? Jun 23 14:28:36 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 23 14:28:39 Nothing that comes to mind Jun 23 14:29:39 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 14:30:42 I might walk into town then Jun 23 14:31:20 actually... would you mind escorting Molly into town later? She wants to visit someone Jun 23 14:32:36 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 14:32:53 When will she want to do it? Jun 23 14:33:32 I'm not sure, but I imagine she'd be happy to work with you if you wanted to go earlier Jun 23 14:33:41 * DeeDee nods Jun 23 14:33:58 I’ll get some breakfast and get ready then, my Lord Jun 23 14:34:29 * Morgan nodsI'll let her knw Jun 23 14:34:54 * DeeDee nods, inclining his head before heading towards the house Jun 23 14:35:34 * Morgan sets off at a jog to catch Claudia Jun 23 14:37:13 * DeeDee is now known as Claudia Jun 23 14:37:38 * Claudia is around the other side of the building, looking purposeful and dangerous Jun 23 14:37:52 * Morgan whistles Jun 23 14:38:29 * Claudia looks around Jun 23 14:38:41 * Morgan jogs toward her Jun 23 14:39:21 * Claudia waits for him Jun 23 14:39:38 Whats the problem? Jun 23 14:40:46 Standing with him hearing sounds like that. Jun 23 14:41:03 * Morgan nods Jun 23 14:41:08 Want to train? Jun 23 14:42:02 * Claudia shrugs Jun 23 14:42:04 Yeah Jun 23 14:42:28 * Morgan nods, finding some space Jun 23 14:42:36 You were blushing Jun 23 14:42:50 * Claudia draws her sword “yeah well, so were you!” Jun 23 14:43:13 * Morgan taps his head Jun 23 14:43:25 Cos I've heard those exact sounds before... not why you were blushing Jun 23 14:44:37 * Claudia shrugs Jun 23 14:45:07 You’ve never been around someone you’re attracted to and hearing someone having sex? Jun 23 14:45:23 nope Jun 23 14:47:16 it’s hard not to find that a turn on. Jun 23 14:47:36 * Morgan looks surprised Jun 23 14:49:31 * Claudia looks at him, and though her expression shows anger, there’s fear in her micro expressions Jun 23 14:50:03 I don’t wanna talk about it. I don’t even wanna think about it. Let’s just train, okay? Jun 23 14:51:36 * Morgan moves to her, hugging her briefly before backing up and drawing his sword Jun 23 14:52:32 * Claudia salutes him Jun 23 14:53:22 * Morgan does likewise before launching an attack, pushing her hard from the outset Jun 23 14:54:29 * Claudia fights hard, until she’s dripping with sweat and red with the exertion. It’s a blessing for DeeDee that he’s not there to witness it Jun 23 14:55:07 * Morgan backs up Jun 23 14:56:01 * Claudia breathes hard before cracking her neck Jun 23 14:56:03 Thanks. Jun 23 14:56:44 * Morgan nods, swinging his sword around a few times Jun 23 14:57:52 * Claudia sheathes hers Jun 23 14:58:00 What did you mean about Mina? Jun 23 14:59:22 Been having dreams of a different path... married Mina... Jun 23 14:59:33 * Claudia nods Jun 23 14:59:41 And did -that- with her? Jun 23 14:59:59 * Morgan sighs, dropping his sword on the grass Jun 23 15:00:21 She is not nearly so reserved and demure as you might imagine Jun 23 15:00:35 On a different path, right? Jun 23 15:01:19 From what I'm hearing and seeing... she's the same. Jun 23 15:02:41 * Claudia sits on the grass Jun 23 15:03:05 So what... you’re regretting a path untrodden? Jun 23 15:05:20 No... what we have in that path is... sweet, but its the first path where there's a lot of... of sex... and then being confronted with her frankly dirty mind and hearing -that-, its making me uneasy. Jun 23 15:05:38 Why? Jun 23 15:07:02 I don't know... Jun 23 15:07:51 * Claudia nods Jun 23 15:09:02 There’s a path where it could have been you an Mina, and it feels like you’re being unfaithful to Molly and Dietlinde when you enjoy the sex in the dream? Jun 23 15:10:26 I'm worried how she'd react to it... I dunno, it just feels a bit too intimate when I'm seeing her every day Jun 23 15:10:54 You’re not going to tell her, surely?! Jun 23 15:11:22 She knows about the path and that I know more about Mina than I'd wish to... Jun 23 15:11:32 I meant Mina Jun 23 15:12:42 Oh god no Jun 23 15:12:46 Nor Edward Jun 23 15:12:49 * Claudia nods Jun 23 15:13:03 Good. That would be dumber than Heinzharold on the tobacco. Jun 23 15:13:49 Yeah Jun 23 15:15:22 I wouldn’t like to say about Molly though. She’s handled you having sex dreams about Dietlinde though? Jun 23 15:15:58 Yeah... she doesn't know quite how much of that there is... just after last nights nightmare, it wasn't what I needed to hear Jun 23 15:17:43 what happened with Mina last night? Jun 23 15:17:57 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 23 15:18:27 Wasn't her... I'd gone back to camp, got put into a village to find out why the Vaticine troops hadn't just burned it and moved on... it was Dau. Jun 23 15:19:15 right? Jun 23 15:20:08 He torched the town while I was there... I couldn't stop it, and the woman he was after, who was so kind to me... died, and nothing I could do helped any of it... and I was so young, I wasn't prepared for that sort of brutality Jun 23 15:21:00 * Claudia stands up, hugging him hard Jun 23 15:21:35 * Morgan clings to her for a solid minute before letting go suddenly Jun 23 15:21:41 Sorry... sorry... Jun 23 15:23:17 * Claudia pulls him back in Jun 23 15:23:29 You’re okay, just keep it firm Jun 23 15:24:00 * Morgan nods, doing so Jun 23 15:25:07 it fucking sucks at War, and we’re always too young for the slaughter Jun 23 15:26:51 * Morgan nods Jun 23 15:26:59 That man was -evil- Jun 23 15:28:45 Yep. Fucking monster. You caught him and he got what he fucking deserved Jun 23 15:30:25 * Morgan shrugs a little, letting go Jun 23 15:30:39 * Claudia looks at him Jun 23 15:30:55 You did. He’s dead now. He can’t hurt anyone else. Jun 23 15:31:07 * Morgan nods, sighing heavily Jun 23 15:34:05 He’s only got the power to spoil your day if you let him. Like those cunts from Erlangen. If I let them keep making me feel like shit, they’re still winning. Jun 23 15:34:49 * Morgan nods Jun 23 15:34:58 Yeah... its just difficult Jun 23 15:35:30 yeah. it is, every day. Jun 23 15:35:50 * Morgan nods, picking up his sword and sheathing it Jun 23 15:35:53 You're scared Jun 23 15:37:53 * Claudia shrugs “a bit.” Jun 23 15:38:05 brave Jun 23 15:38:53 * Claudia huffs Jun 23 15:39:05 Weak. Jun 23 15:39:25 Like fuck, Claudia. Jun 23 15:41:01 I can’t stop it. I can’t-protect myself- from it. Jun 23 15:42:03 I know its scary... but you've stayed, you haven't just run away, and thats brave as hell Jun 23 15:42:42 I can’t run because of Uinise, you know that Jun 23 15:43:11 You didn't run when you realised what you were starting to feel in Graben. Jun 23 15:44:47 I should have. Jun 23 15:45:07 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 23 15:45:25 You can't always run from things... those feelings are there wherever you are Jun 23 15:47:00 When I’m elsewhere I’m too busy for it Jun 23 15:47:43 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 15:47:45 But you're not Jun 23 15:49:18 No. Now I’m stuck until he goes. Jun 23 15:49:53 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jun 23 15:50:45 * Claudia sighs “This is fucked up. And there’s Uinise.” Jun 23 15:51:09 yeah Jun 23 15:52:36 * Claudia finally smiles “She’s just so beautiful, you know?” Jun 23 15:52:44 * Morgan nods Jun 23 15:52:46 I had noticed Jun 23 15:53:42 * Claudia nods Jun 23 15:54:03 She wasn’t joking last night when she said why she wanted to go outside Jun 23 15:54:40 No? Jun 23 15:56:07 * Claudia smiles again Jun 23 15:56:40 I think I technically did the outdoor thing you’re so fond of Jun 23 15:56:49 Technically? Jun 23 15:56:57 Different parts. Jun 23 15:57:09 Ears and armpits? Jun 23 15:57:42 Shut up. How could you even do anything with ears anyway?! Jun 23 15:58:52 HeinzHarolds about the right size for an ear canal aint he? Jun 23 15:59:50 * Claudia laughs Jun 23 15:59:54 Good point Jun 23 16:00:22 And the best bit would be you wouldn’t have to hear him talk. Jun 23 16:00:47 That -is- quite a bonus Jun 23 16:02:13 * Claudia nods Jun 23 16:02:50 Armpit wouldn’t be difficult though Jun 23 16:02:57 Would for you Jun 23 16:04:22 * Claudia nods Jun 23 16:05:07 yeah... Right, sun’s up, I’d better wake her Jun 23 16:05:24 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:05:31 Thanks, Claudia Jun 23 16:07:12 * Claudia smiles “It was just as much you helping me” Jun 23 16:07:36 * Morgan nods a little, looking up at the house Jun 23 16:08:58 *They’re below his own room, and he catches a glimpse of Molly opening the curtains, her robe tied just above her bump. She doesn’t notice them Jun 23 16:09:16 * Claudia glances away from the window to Morgan Jun 23 16:09:55 * Morgan looks up, smiling Jun 23 16:10:57 * Claudia smirks “Still having issues with it?” Jun 23 16:11:41 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:11:43 Endlessly Jun 23 16:12:58 * Claudia laughs “You knew this would happen though” Jun 23 16:13:12 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:13:13 I did Jun 23 16:13:50 * Claudia smiles “As long as your -happy-“ Jun 23 16:14:01 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:14:03 I am Jun 23 16:14:14 * Claudia nods Jun 23 16:14:41 I’ll see you at breakfast? Jun 23 16:15:45 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:15:49 Aye, you will Jun 23 16:17:08 * Claudia nods, going through the back door Jun 23 16:19:52 * Morgan watches the window for a couple of minutes Jun 23 16:20:32 * Claudia is now known as Molly Jun 23 16:21:08 * Molly returns in that time, and opens the window. This time she sees him and blows him a kiss Jun 23 16:21:35 * Morgan smiles before wandering toward the house Jun 23 16:22:41 *the modest house is quiet still* Jun 23 16:23:35 * Morgan makes his way to the kitchen to make coffee Jun 23 16:25:00 *Edward comes in just after him* Jun 23 16:25:04 * Molly is now known as Edward Jun 23 16:25:09 Good morning Morgan Jun 23 16:26:11 Edward Jun 23 16:26:49 Would you make two more? Jun 23 16:27:27 * Morgan nods a little, making two more cups Jun 23 16:27:38 How are you this morning? Jun 23 16:27:55 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 23 16:27:59 Rough night. You? Jun 23 16:28:10 * Edward smiles Jun 23 16:28:15 I am well Jun 23 16:28:35 And Mina? Jun 23 16:29:30 She is happy Jun 23 16:29:52 * Morgan nods, moving the cups toward Edward Jun 23 16:29:53 Good Jun 23 16:30:44 * Edward nods Jun 23 16:30:53 Molly is well? Jun 23 16:31:42 Aye, she was when I came downstairs Jun 23 16:32:51 * Edward chuckles Jun 23 16:33:33 I’m sorry, brother. My wife’s innuendos have gotten the better of me, especially as today is my recovery day, I am told. Jun 23 16:34:08 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:34:11 Its fine Jun 23 16:35:47 * Edward takes the cups “We’ll be down for breakfast in a little while” Jun 23 16:36:04 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:36:10 Alright, we'll see you there Jun 23 16:37:59 * Edward goes off with his coffee Jun 23 16:38:30 * Morgan picks up his cups, heading back to his bedroom Jun 23 16:39:17 * Edward is now known as Molly Jun 23 16:40:14 * Molly is just doing up the laces at the front of her dress. Her hair is still down but he make up is on Jun 23 16:40:29 Good morning, my love. how are you now? Jun 23 16:41:06 * Morgan puts her coffee down on the dresser before sipping his Jun 23 16:41:13 A little better Jun 23 16:42:22 Good, I’m glad to hear it Jun 23 16:43:17 * Molly sits at the dresser, taking her regular brush out Jun 23 16:43:52 I thought I’d go to the market quite soon after breakfast Jun 23 16:44:46 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:44:50 DeeDee is going to accompany you Jun 23 16:45:08 * Molly starts brushing Jun 23 16:45:13 if you wish, my love Jun 23 16:45:49 Well, he wanted to go into the village anyway... Jun 23 16:46:56 * Molly smiles at him in the reflection Jun 23 16:47:40 That’s fine. I might take the boys with me too, it saves me having to express my milk to leave Jun 23 16:48:07 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:48:16 If you want to love Jun 23 16:49:08 * Molly nods, doing her hair Jun 23 16:49:28 I haven’t been here in a while, I want to make sure everything is going smoothly Jun 23 16:49:42 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:49:46 And check on that family... Jun 23 16:49:52 yes, definitely Jun 23 16:50:05 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:50:22 * Molly twists her hair up “What did you intend to do today?” Jun 23 16:51:22 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 16:51:32 I hadn't given it much thought Jun 23 16:51:54 * Molly nods Jun 23 16:52:14 Will you want to look over the ledgers later? Jun 23 16:52:21 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:52:40 Best had... I do wonder if it'd be useful for the people if I came to the village.. Jun 23 16:53:04 * Molly holds some pins in her mouth as she puts them in one by one. She just nods, unable to speak Jun 23 16:54:03 * Morgan sips his coffee, looking out the window Jun 23 16:54:42 * Molly gets them in Jun 23 16:54:52 I think it’d be nice if you came with me Jun 23 16:55:25 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:55:27 Alright then Jun 23 16:56:14 * Molly finishes her hair before she says Jun 23 16:56:26 how are you feeling about last night now? Jun 23 16:56:52 Fairly miserable Jun 23 16:58:20 * Molly nods slowly Jun 23 16:58:31 Do you want more magic? Jun 23 16:58:43 No... I'll be alright Jun 23 16:58:57 What about to listen to the baby? Jun 23 16:59:57 * Morgan nods Jun 23 16:59:59 That'd be nice Jun 23 17:00:48 * Molly nods, arranging herself on the bed so as not to ruin her hair, and lifts all her skirts so he can get to her bump Jun 23 17:01:03 * Morgan moves to put his head on her belly Jun 23 17:02:37 *he can immediately hear that quiet fast rhythm. she gently lays a hand on his head* Jun 23 17:03:12 * Morgan smiles a little, just listening quietly Jun 23 17:04:35 *it’s relaxing, aside from having to ignore the pregnant scent of her as usual* Jun 23 17:04:57 * Morgan nods, sitting up Jun 23 17:04:59 Thank you Jun 23 17:05:48 * Molly nods Jun 23 17:05:56 You’re welcome, my love Jun 23 17:07:23 * Molly pulls her dress back down, covering herself Jun 23 17:09:03 * Morgan gets up, going to drink his coffee Jun 23 17:09:51 * Molly watches him Jun 23 17:10:11 What I had meant was how are you feeling about yesterday evening... Jun 23 17:10:52 Just a bit typical really isn't it Jun 23 17:11:04 * Molly nods Jun 23 17:11:23 yes... not usually by the children, mind you Jun 23 17:11:45 No... I suppose it is more likely than ever now Jun 23 17:11:55 * Molly nods Jun 23 17:12:12 it’ll get worse the more children we have Jun 23 17:12:57 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:12:59 Yes, it will Jun 23 17:13:35 You were concerned about your Umm... choice last night... Jun 23 17:13:58 Was I? Jun 23 17:16:22 when I woke you by accident... *she watches him* Jun 23 17:18:08 Oh... I'm not angry if thats what you're concerned about Jun 23 17:18:49 No, I know you wouldn’t be. *she stands up, retrieving her coffee* You were upset and dismayed over your own self-pleasure. Jun 23 17:19:14 Its not something I do... Jun 23 17:19:24 You did when I was away Jun 23 17:20:54 Yes, and I felt... off... about that as well... aside from tat time with the mirror... Jun 23 17:21:35 that was what I referred to, my love, not the times when you needed to whilst travelling in Avalon Jun 23 17:22:42 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Jun 23 17:23:19 We didn’t know if I’ve be back last night, and we’d travelled all day, you were tired Jun 23 17:23:37 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:23:38 Indeed Jun 23 17:24:16 And you had things to remind you of me, which I hope made it better for you, at least until you were spent? Jun 23 17:24:43 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:24:46 It does, yes Jun 23 17:24:52 * Molly nods Jun 23 17:25:58 Given your duties as Graf and the way I will often need to remain home with the children, I think it is something that will happen in the future. My increasing is generally provocative for you Jun 23 17:26:11 It is that Jun 23 17:26:18 * Molly smiles Jun 23 17:26:56 When we can be together, we will be. You are not a nuisance to me in that regard at all Jun 23 17:28:20 * Morgan ndos Jun 23 17:28:22 Alright love Jun 23 17:29:20 * Molly nods, sipping her coffee “I am not uneasy about it or annoyed. I managed quite well myself, I’m not unpracticed at it now!” Jun 23 17:29:46 * Morgan nods, blushing Jun 23 17:31:13 * Molly smiles slightly, kissing his cheek “What you had done certainly expedited the process. I think I’ll visit Inga and Heinzharold too” Jun 23 17:33:59 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:34:08 It was weird, making coffee and him not being there Jun 23 17:41:44 * Molly nods, getting her boots on Jun 23 17:41:57 He’s normally been awake since three Jun 23 17:42:51 Aye Jun 23 17:45:08 I am thinking of asking Emmilene and Ruth to stay here. Inga and Heinzharold deserve a night to dedicate to each other with privacy. Jun 23 17:45:36 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:45:38 I agree Jun 23 17:46:35 * Molly nods, smoothing off her skirts Jun 23 17:47:15 I shall add that to my schedule for the day, our time here is short and I’d like to make use of it Jun 23 17:47:42 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:47:44 Good idea Jun 23 17:49:11 * Molly nods “I’ll see to the boys and then bring them down for breakfast” Jun 23 17:49:59 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:50:02 Alright love Jun 23 17:51:05 * Molly smiles before she leaves the room Jun 23 17:51:22 * Morgan takes his coffee, going downstairs Jun 23 17:53:18 *Elsie and James are down here with Thomas, the baby awake and sat up in a wooden chair like he’d had for Jana. The adults are holding hands Jun 23 17:53:58 morning Jun 23 17:56:00 * Molly is now known as Elsie Jun 23 17:56:12 Good morning Jun 23 17:57:33 *The woman who received that awful violence from the man who killed the lovely Olwen looks happy, thriving with her fiance beside her* Jun 23 17:57:42 J: Morning Jun 23 17:57:51 You all okay? Jun 23 17:57:56 * Elsie smiles Jun 23 17:58:05 Yes, we’re excited for tomorrow Jun 23 17:58:30 *Thomas babbles from the chair* Jun 23 17:58:49 * Morgan nods Jun 23 17:59:37 The big day is nearly upon us Jun 23 18:00:29 *They share a happy look* Jun 23 18:00:54 J: I can’t wait for her to be my wife Jun 23 18:01:14 * Elsie smiles, nodding Jun 23 18:01:50 * Morgan smiles, tickling Thomas' chin Jun 23 18:02:04 Then, I suppose, you'll sort of have me as a father in law... Jun 23 18:03:06 James nods: I can’t think of anyone I’d be prouder to have. Jun 23 18:03:32 * Morgan smiles Jun 23 18:03:40 Don't know many people then... Jun 23 18:06:46 James: mostly nuns Jun 23 18:07:04 That'd explain it alright Jun 23 18:07:22 *he notices that a patch of Thomas’ lashes look to be growing through white at the lash like* Jun 23 18:07:25 line* Jun 23 18:08:36 [do you think you can permanently change someones eyelash colour?] Jun 23 18:08:57 [maybe... it depends] Jun 23 18:09:15 * Morgan strokes Thomas' head Jun 23 18:09:45 *Thomas lifts his arms* Jun 23 18:09:54 * Morgan looks to Elsie Jun 23 18:09:58 Do you mind? Jun 23 18:10:07 Not at all Jun 23 18:11:14 * Morgan smiles, lifting Thomas out of the seat Jun 23 18:12:52 *it isn’t long before everyone joins them. Mina doesn’t seem to have any clue that she was heard. DeeDee and Claudia seem to be almost avoiding each other’s gaze. Florrie doesn’t look impressed that Morgan has Thomas Jun 23 18:14:12 * Morgan sits down, motioning for Florrie to sit with him Jun 23 18:14:52 *Florrie does so. Molly is up helping the serving girls but everyone else is sat down Jun 23 18:15:20 Ed: I hear we are going to the village today Jun 23 18:15:57 * Morgan strokes Florries hair Jun 23 18:16:09 Yes, I think so... Molly has a lot of things planned Jun 23 18:17:15 Uinise: What about Quiet Hour? Jun 23 18:17:58 I'm not sure -we- will be able to have that, but there's no reason for any of you to skip it Jun 23 18:23:46 *Uinise nods* I like Quiet Hour Jun 23 18:24:28 * Morgan nods Jun 23 18:24:47 *Claudia doesn’t react* Jun 23 18:25:27 * Morgan smiles a little Jun 23 18:25:37 Varick: do I have to have quiet hour, Vati? Jun 23 18:25:55 I daresay an exception can be made so you can play with your friends Jun 23 18:26:25 *Varick looks excited* Jun 23 18:26:41 F: I not want. Jun 23 18:27:09 You don't want to do quiet hour? Jun 23 18:27:24 F: I play. No nap. Jun 23 18:28:22 * Morgan looks to Alice then Edward Jun 23 18:30:05 A: we’ll see how tired she is Jun 23 18:30:33 * Morgan nods Jun 23 18:30:43 We'll take care of her if you want to rest or relax Jun 23 18:31:17 Alice: if you’re sure you aren’t busy... Jun 23 18:32:06 It'll be fine Jun 23 18:32:59 *Edward watches Morgan and Molly, but she is sat undoing her dress to nurse Emil Jun 23 18:33:17 * Morgan glances at him curiously Jun 23 18:34:27 *Edward just raises an eyebrow then drinks some coffee. Food is now ready* Jun 23 18:35:40 * Morgan waits while everyone eats, holding on to the two children Jun 23 18:36:29 *Alice and Elsie both eat quickly so they can take their children Jun 23 18:38:44 * Morgan assures them they don't need to Jun 23 18:39:30 *they don’t seem to mind, both helping the little ones with food* Jun 23 18:39:44 * Morgan starts eating once he's' handed them over Jun 23 18:40:15 [are you feeling the need to connect with the children? You may have Emil once he has finished nursing] Jun 23 18:40:26 [that would be nice] Jun 23 18:42:07 *he gets ten minutes to eat before Emil, smelling of her milk, is placed in his lap* Jun 23 18:45:04 * Morgan sits with him, rubbing his back Jun 23 18:46:04 * Elsie is now known as Emil Jun 23 18:46:07 Oas? Jun 23 18:46:36 Whats that? Jun 23 18:47:07 Oas. Jun 23 18:47:20 * Morgan picks up some toast, breaking a little off for him Jun 23 18:47:31 * Emil smiles, reaching for it Jun 23 18:47:57 Alright, go easy little man Jun 23 18:48:30 * Emil manages to get it, shoving it in his mouth Jun 23 18:49:41 I did say easy... Jun 23 18:50:49 *He asks for more and more, even when everyone else is done and the topic has moved to all going to town^ Jun 23 18:52:08 You'll make yourself sick... Jun 23 18:54:48 * Emil eats some more. The others get up to get cloaks and things, only Edward remains behind Jun 23 18:54:53 * Emil is now known as Edward Jun 23 18:55:01 is all well, brother? Jun 23 18:55:24 You are worried Molly and I are at odds? Jun 23 18:56:51 It is unusual for you both to care so little about Quiet Hour Jun 23 18:58:18 We are getting more adept at stealing time together... and this is where she first started flexing her authority, so she wants to see it is working well Jun 23 18:58:42 * Edward nods Jun 23 18:59:04 Alright, brother Jun 23 18:59:26 We're alright Jun 23 18:59:46 * Edward nods Jun 23 18:59:49 Good Jun 23 19:01:38 *Emil grins at Edward who smiles* Jun 23 19:02:25 I imagine your nursery nurse having time off makes it more complicated? Jun 23 19:02:37 * Morgan nods Jun 23 19:02:53 It does... wasn't quite what I was expecting Molly to do but... we'll manage Jun 23 19:03:45 * Edward smiles, picking up the toddler who is reaching for him Jun 23 19:04:01 * Morgan smiles, brushing off the toast crumbs Jun 23 19:04:05 Is your first officer seizing the wheel? Jun 23 19:04:20 It seems so Jun 23 19:05:19 what do you intend to do about that? Jun 23 19:05:55 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 19:06:34 Its not a big deal Jun 23 19:07:15 * Edward shrugs Jun 23 19:07:46 Sail her as you will *he smiles at Emil* You need some sort of coat, I assume Jun 23 19:08:13 He does Jun 23 19:09:17 * Edward nods, taking him out into the hall to find one Jun 23 19:09:34 * Morgan gets up, brushing himself off before going to get his coat Jun 23 19:11:50 *They decide to walk, it’s only a couple hours of miles. Varick finds Jacques, so they’re contented. The others walk together, alternating who is carrying the children. This makes it easy for him to speak to whoever he wishes to Jun 23 19:12:16 * Morgan walks fairly quietly, just looking around Jun 23 19:12:29 [Edward is concerned we are at odds, what with skipping quiet hour] Jun 23 19:13:49 [Are we?] Jun 23 19:14:10 [not as far as I was aware...] Jun 23 19:14:17 *she’s walking with Elsie, both carrying their sons* Jun 23 19:15:24 [I assumed it was the nightmare making you less interested and therefore Quiet Hour less important for you today] Jun 23 19:16:09 [somewhat aye. I figured you had so much planned you would not wish to take that time out either] Jun 23 19:16:56 [uh no, that is not the case.] Jun 23 19:18:02 [oh. We'll see if we can sneak some time later then] Jun 23 19:18:53 [No, it is fine. We will do as we usually do and wait until things are better] Jun 23 19:19:12 [we'll see] Jun 23 19:21:45 *she seems content up ahead with Elsie, and the walk is peaceful. They go to Heinzharold’s with an arrangement to meet the others in the market, Edward taking Emil. It’s not far. Jun 23 19:21:49 * Edward is now known as Molly Jun 23 19:22:11 Something seems off between DeeDee and Claudia... Jun 23 19:22:20 * Morgan nods Jun 23 19:22:22 Oh yeah Jun 23 19:24:24 * Molly nods Jun 23 19:24:34 Have they had sex? Jun 23 19:24:57 *there’s no one around, the path leading through trees Jun 23 19:26:08 No, nothing like that... I went out and bumped into DeeDee and we overheard someone enjoying themselves a great deal, just as Claudia came round the corner... Jun 23 19:27:50 * Molly frowns Jun 23 19:28:04 Why would that make them odd with each other? Jun 23 19:28:36 If you were staring at the person you were attracted to while listening to someone orgasm, wouldn't that make things a bit awkward for you? Jun 23 19:30:20 * Molly tilts her head Jun 23 19:31:49 I’m not sure... I will give you the benefit of the doubt, it’s hard to picture Jun 23 19:32:15 * Morgan nods Jun 23 19:32:19 Its made it awkward Jun 23 19:34:16 is it that they’re both imagining her making those sounds if they were together? Or that they’re both aroused and seeing that in each other? Jun 23 19:34:32 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 19:34:52 Probably the latter... I do know, however, that Claudia is scared about those feelings Jun 23 19:36:13 * Molly nods Jun 23 19:36:27 That would make sense, wouldn’t it? Jun 23 19:36:41 Me nods Jun 23 19:36:43 Very much so Jun 23 19:37:47 I thought she was falling in love with Uinise Jun 23 19:38:05 Two things can be true at the same time Jun 23 19:39:36 * Molly nods slowly Jun 23 19:39:48 I suppose so. What will happen, do you think? Jun 23 19:39:53 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 19:39:57 I've absolutely no ide Jun 23 19:41:57 It seems to be making them unhappy. Maybe DeeDee needs a nice female friend he can use that energy with? Jun 23 19:42:19 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 19:44:47 Maybe it will run its course with them? Jun 23 19:44:52 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 19:44:58 All we can do is wait and see Jun 23 19:47:10 * Molly nods Jun 23 19:47:18 I hope no one gets hurt Jun 23 19:47:27 * Morgan nods Jun 23 19:47:39 As do I but... I'm skeptical Jun 23 19:48:26 * Molly nods Jun 23 19:48:41 it is always dangerous when hearts are involved Jun 23 19:49:35 * Morgan nods Jun 23 19:49:38 Yes, it is Jun 23 19:49:59 * Molly offers him her hand Jun 23 19:50:15 * Morgan takes it Jun 23 19:50:19 All that can be done is to try to support everyone Jun 23 19:51:47 * Morgan nods Jun 23 19:51:49 Yes, it is Jun 23 19:52:27 * Molly squeezes gently, walking towards the house. They’re nearly there when she says Jun 23 19:52:30 Who was it? Jun 23 19:53:23 It'd be ungentlemanly of me to say... Jun 23 19:53:30 * Morgan looks around Jun 23 19:53:35 * Molly glances at him Jun 23 19:53:46 *there’s no one around* Jun 23 19:54:13 Mina looks cheerful this morning, don't you think? Jun 23 19:54:38 * Molly smiles, nodding Jun 23 19:54:42 Yes she did... Jun 23 19:54:57 * Morgan nods Jun 23 19:54:59 I thought so too Jun 23 19:55:15 I don’t picture her as the loud sort though Jun 23 19:56:12 I didn't say it was her... *he smirks a little* Jun 23 19:56:41 * Molly smiles, shaking her head Jun 23 19:57:13 Oh of course not... you wouldn’t be ungentlemanly with me Jun 23 19:57:51 Quite so.... Jun 23 19:59:18 Certainly not outdoors where you could be overheard Jun 23 19:59:31 Nooooo, wouldn't ever do that Jun 23 20:00:19 * Molly smiles Jun 23 20:00:45 Perhaps I’ll ask her if she had a happy morning... Jun 23 20:01:01 Wouldn't want to embarrass her... Jun 23 20:01:19 It could have been Uinise, or Alice though Jun 23 20:01:38 Uinise has form I suppose Jun 23 20:02:44 * Molly nods Jun 23 20:02:51 But Claudia was outside Jun 23 20:02:56 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:02:57 Indeed Jun 23 20:03:11 And Alice had Florrie in her room Jun 23 20:03:18 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:03:36 * Molly smirks a little Jun 23 20:04:12 Flattering as it might be to have potentially aroused DeeDee -and- Claudia with my sounds, I can promise it wasn’t me! Jun 23 20:04:26 * Morgan nods a little Jun 23 20:04:37 I recognise the noises you make... Jun 23 20:05:27 * Molly giggles Jun 23 20:05:47 Oh? You could pick me out in a whole house full of climaxing women? Jun 23 20:06:11 Reckon so Jun 23 20:06:24 Part of you would point the right way? Jun 23 20:06:31 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:06:32 Quite so Jun 23 20:06:49 * Molly smiles Jun 23 20:06:58 That’s definitely nice to hear Jun 23 20:08:07 * Morgan smiles Jun 23 20:08:37 oh... Jun 23 20:08:46 Oh? Jun 23 20:09:10 you said your dream meant you knew more than you wanted to about Mina... Jun 23 20:09:18 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:09:43 * Molly nods Jun 23 20:10:32 I wonder how to ask Emmilene and Ruth to stay with us instead... Jun 23 20:10:40 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 20:10:42 I've no idea Jun 23 20:11:51 * Molly nods. She lets go when it’s time to open the garden gate, and looks over the house they’d given their friends. Inga waves to the through the kitchen window, and Molly waves back Jun 23 20:14:18 *HH comes out, and hugs Molly, saying something quietly to her* Jun 23 20:14:51 * Morgan waits Jun 23 20:15:54 * Molly nods, and goes into the house. HH comes to Morgan Jun 23 20:16:01 * Molly is now known as HH Jun 23 20:16:04 hey man Jun 23 20:16:19 * Morgan wraps him in a hug, holding onto him hard Jun 23 20:18:21 * HH hugs him tight Jun 23 20:18:27 What’s up, man? Jun 23 20:18:45 Ah just nightmares man, it was awful. I'm ok... Jun 23 20:20:21 * HH nods “you sure?” Jun 23 20:20:28 * Morgan nods, letting him go Jun 23 20:20:31 I'm alright Jun 23 20:21:01 * HH smiles “Thank fuck for that” Jun 23 20:21:33 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:21:37 Missed you this morning Jun 23 20:23:37 * HH nods “Not as much as my lil darlin would have. Check the state of this...” he turns so he’s facing the house, then lifts the back of his shirt. He’s got deep red scratch marks one both sides of his back* Jun 23 20:24:24 Jesus.... You need Molly to sort that out as well? Jun 23 20:24:52 * HH drops his shirt “Nah, think I’ll ride this one out” Jun 23 20:25:10 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:25:20 * HH chuckles Jun 23 20:25:45 Shoulda seen the look on her face this morning when she saw it Jun 23 20:26:01 Horror and embarrassment? Jun 23 20:26:23 Yep, and also lust. Interestin’ lil lassie Jun 23 20:26:57 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:26:58 That she is Jun 23 20:27:08 * HH nods Jun 23 20:27:30 I’ll let Molly do them if Inga asks ‘er, but I’ve had worse Jun 23 20:28:20 Yes, I recall Jun 23 20:29:24 * HH grins Jun 23 20:29:40 Anyhow. How you doing aside from dreams? Jun 23 20:29:53 Yeah, not bad I suppose Jun 23 20:30:37 * HH nods Jun 23 20:30:45 Inga’s missing her gossiping Jun 23 20:32:07 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:32:28 Yeah, I think Molly is too... Jun 23 20:33:35 Leave em to it a bit, or do you need her back quick? *he smirks* Jun 23 20:34:03 Not right now... that dreams knocked me sideways Jun 23 20:35:50 need to talk? I got some wood needs chopping Jun 23 20:36:22 That I could go for Jun 23 20:38:35 * HH nods, leading him around the house to the wood pile before sitting on a stump. there’s wood, a block, and an axe Jun 23 20:39:12 * Morgan sheds his coat and rolls up his sleeves before picking up the axe and testing the edge Jun 23 20:39:34 *It’s middling at best* Jun 23 20:40:25 * Morgan frowns Jun 23 20:40:29 You borrow this off someone? Jun 23 20:42:17 haven’t used it since December, man Jun 23 20:42:49 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:42:52 I'll make it work Jun 23 20:43:18 That’s what she said Jun 23 20:44:18 * Morgan smiles, putting some wood on the block Jun 23 20:44:32 * HH nods Jun 23 20:45:06 What delights were there last night then? Jun 23 20:45:26 What was the last I told you? Jun 23 20:48:56 Not firing the rifle and Kaufmann, and killing some wolves I think Jun 23 20:50:27 okay... got summoned to Tannen, the admiralty wanted to hear my report in person, questioned me a load about what I'd have done differently if I'd been there, if Kaufmann hadn't listened, all that sort of thing. Got promoted to commander... Jun 23 20:51:44 * HH nods Jun 23 20:54:57 Was given command of my old unit, what was left of it, but, under guidance from Colonel Fuchs... was meant to spend a few days with my wife but command sent me back a day later with new orders... Vaticine troops were occupying a village and their usual tactic of burning it down and moving on hadn't happened... they were just occupying it. Jun 23 20:56:01 okay? Jun 23 20:56:44 We moved out and it was decided someone should go in in disguise and try to find out what was different... apparently I can play an idiot farmer quite well Jun 23 20:57:19 * HH chuckles Jun 23 20:57:24 Stealing my job, man Jun 23 20:57:37 * Morgan nods Jun 23 20:59:18 Went in with some story about wanting to trade, holed up at the local tavern... the commander, it was Dau... he was holding off on burning the place because he was trying to convince the tavern owner to convert and be his mistress... first night I was there, all going well, he tries to pressure her into it again and she turns him down flat. After a few complications, I brained him and stuffed him in a barrel to take back to Fuch's but while I was dozing... Jun 23 20:59:26 They set the place alight. Jun 23 21:00:01 shit. Jun 23 21:00:15 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:01:17 Got as many safe as I could, but Olwen... she wasn't right. Put her in a cart with the barrel and set off for the camp, for a medic... the troops had set out that way and were fighting the men at the camp. Once they were put down, grabbed a medic but it was too late. Jun 23 21:02:26 * HH nods “It’s summat in the smoke. Fucks everything up inside” Jun 23 21:02:54 * Morgan frowns, swinging the axe hard before putting another piece of wood on the block Jun 23 21:03:58 Showed Fuchs that I'd captured Dau but he could see how angry I was about Olwen... *he frowns* amongst other things. Said sometimes men don't survive being retrieved from such situations and I should do what I feel necessary to get him out. Jun 23 21:05:49 yeah... just like how you -could- have fucked him up when we captured him... Jun 23 21:06:16 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:08:04 Parallels, ain’t it? A fire, Dau getting angry after being rejected and going off the deep end Jun 23 21:08:41 And brutalising a woman... who I didn't help Jun 23 21:08:54 * Morgan swings the axe with a tremendous amount of force Jun 23 21:09:38 The last bit didn’t happen on this path, man. You save Elsie and Thomas’ lives. Jun 23 21:10:09 I had the chance to stop him hurting that woman there and then and I chose not to... figured if I stopped him, more were at risk Jun 23 21:10:21 * HH nods Jun 23 21:10:32 You’da been right. Jun 23 21:10:43 Made no fucking difference though did it Jun 23 21:11:35 * HH sighs “I get it, man. But I’da made that same call” Jun 23 21:11:46 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:12:02 * Morgan puts another log on the block Jun 23 21:12:48 Y’ don’t think there wasn’t times when I was in disguise in camps where I had to let shit go rather than blowing my cover and putting the mission, you, and myself at risk?! Jun 23 21:13:13 * Morgan looks at him Jun 23 21:13:17 How do you cope with it? Jun 23 21:16:15 B’cause I knew I couldn’t really stop it. All that woulda happened is more death and destruction. I had to forgive myself like I’da forgiven you, or Claudia, or Da. Sometimes you make a call on a fucking shitty situation, because that’s your -job-. Jun 23 21:16:48 * Morgan nods slowly Jun 23 21:16:49 alright Jun 23 21:17:39 You gotta forgive the you on that path, man. He was just tryinn’ do his best. Jun 23 21:17:48 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:17:51 I'll try Jun 23 21:18:29 * HH nods, getting up and hugging him again, this time putting a hand on the back of Morgan’s neck “I forgive you, kid.” Jun 23 21:18:49 * Morgan nods, silent tears falling Jun 23 21:20:14 * HH just holds him, having not forgotten the way he’d broken down when discovering Dau’s crimes against Elsie, and how had called her Molly’s name* Jun 23 21:20:49 * Morgan coughs Jun 23 21:20:54 I didn't kill him Jun 23 21:21:16 Okay, not the sorta man you were back then Jun 23 21:21:34 *he gets the feeling of being watched* Jun 23 21:21:53 * Morgan nods, pulling away and wiping his face before looking around Jun 23 21:22:06 *Emmilene is watching them* Jun 23 21:22:52 * HH doesn’t move his mouth when he says “uh oh” Jun 23 21:23:17 * Morgan sighs, putting the axe aside Jun 23 21:23:42 *She comes over to them, looking at Morgan with concern* Now then, what’s the matter? Jun 23 21:24:18 * Morgan smiles wanly Jun 23 21:24:39 Get bad nightmares... I have trouble shaking them off Jun 23 21:25:56 *She strokes his arm* that’s nothing to be ashamed of. Da used to get them a lot, memories from the War, you know how it is Jun 23 21:26:11 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:26:40 *Ma gives him a handkerchief from her pocket* Jun 23 21:27:30 * Morgan takes it, thanking her as he dries his eyes Jun 23 21:27:47 * HH is now known as Ma Jun 23 21:28:42 The first time he came home after we were married, he had an awful one about his first killing. I’d never seen a man cry til then Jun 23 21:29:02 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:29:09 I never used to nearly so much Jun 23 21:29:57 * Ma smiles Jun 23 21:30:50 Da used to cry a lot, not that you’d know from looking at him. *Hh does look a bit surprised* Jun 23 21:32:31 Really?! Jun 23 21:32:37 * Ma nods Jun 23 21:34:39 Most times when he’d come home on leave, soon as the babbies were in bed, he’d sit me in a chair, kneel in front of me and hold me round the waist, and cry into my bosom. Sometimes only a few minutes, sometimes longer, dependin’ on what he’d had to do when he was away Jun 23 21:35:04 * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold Jun 23 21:35:11 It sounds stupid but... that actually helps Jun 23 21:35:19 *Hh looks a bit gobsmacked* Jun 23 21:35:34 HH: Can’t say I knew that... Jun 23 21:36:21 * Ma smiles “Somethings between a husband and wife are sacred, and those are the best bits Jun 23 21:36:38 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:37:23 HH smiles, shrugging as he looks at Morgan: Guess it explains me cryin’ to my lil darlin now an’ then Jun 23 21:37:37 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:37:39 yeah Jun 23 21:39:32 * Ma smiles “I wouldn’t have wanted th’ sort of marriage like I see some folks have, where that’s never something they share. There’s intimacy between a man and his wife, most have that. But not that many have the deep type that comes with vulnerability.” Jun 23 21:40:27 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:40:29 Thats very true Jun 23 21:41:14 * Ma smiles “I hope that’s not how you are with your wife, because if you are, you shouldn’t be out here crying to Heinzharold instead” Jun 23 21:42:13 I wasn't ready to talk about it and she was desperate to see Inga Jun 23 21:42:44 * Ma nods “They’re in whispering and giggling away” Jun 23 21:42:53 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:43:00 I wouldn't want to interrupt that Jun 23 21:43:26 * Ma rubs his arm again “Are you feeling a bit better now?” Jun 23 21:43:37 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:43:38 I am Jun 23 21:44:05 * Ma nods, letting go and heading back to the house. HH still looks surprised Jun 23 21:45:04 Shouldn't be surprised... man with a heart that big... Jun 23 21:45:31 *HH nods* Yeah... You forget that they’re people too sometimes Jun 23 21:46:00 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:46:03 Yeah, I suppose you do Jun 23 21:46:09 * Ma is now known as HH Jun 23 21:47:40 It’s good you an’ Molly are on that page though, after all that back in September when Inga was worried because Molly was anxious that you’d gotten upset enough to cry to me about Elsie but ‘ad been so stoic over the cast Jun 23 21:48:32 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:48:38 Sometimes I wonder if I'm just too broken Jun 23 21:49:34 Mebbie like you’re always expecting her to be snatched away from you, so when it looks possible you just freeze up inside? Jun 23 21:49:53 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 21:49:55 Yeah, maybe Jun 23 21:51:50 Makes sense. You hated Theus a long time, how could you trust Him not to let her slip away like before. So yer part-way to a goodbye when the danger’s there Jun 23 21:52:04 * Morgan nods slowly Jun 23 21:52:05 maybe Jun 23 21:52:12 * HH shrugs Jun 23 21:53:50 Hope she didn’ hurt you then. You and Dietlinde had a great marriage. Eviable. Just b’cause that’s not how you were doesn’t mean it was bad. ((there’s canon that he’d never cried in front of her)) Jun 23 21:54:21 I was a different person then... Jun 23 21:54:28 * HH nods Jun 23 21:54:37 Had more of a stick up yer ass Jun 23 21:54:52 And yet I was more like you Jun 23 21:55:16 I definitely don’t have a stick up my ass Jun 23 21:55:26 No... Jun 23 21:56:54 But it’s killin’ you not to joke about the guy from Gainsburg, right? Jun 23 21:57:19 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 23 21:57:22 Wouldn't like to say... Jun 23 21:57:28 * HH nods Jun 23 21:57:39 Right, you done chopping? Jun 23 21:58:33 yeah Jun 23 21:58:54 * HH nods “Let’s find our girls” Jun 23 21:59:03 * Morgan nods Jun 23 21:59:05 Aye, alright Jun 23 21:59:49 *they head in, accepting the offer of coffee, but have to go upstairs for the wives, where Morgan can hear them talking Jun 23 22:00:48 I: But why would you even want to know? Are you sure it’s not just nosiness or trying to make comparisons? Jun 23 22:01:08 * HH looks at Morgan with a little shrug Jun 23 22:01:35 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 22:02:41 M: *she sighs* I don’t -think- it’s the latter two... Part of me says it’ll make it easier to make sure I can be careful not to hurt him somehow... but... I don’t know. Maybe you’re right. Jun 23 22:02:55 * HH slows his pace to eavesdrop Jun 23 22:03:03 * Morgan does likewise Jun 23 22:03:56 I: If it all went wrong, and you ended up with Rosie, would you really want him asking about all these things between you and Morgan? Jun 23 22:04:31 * Morgan sighs quietly Jun 23 22:04:41 M: My god, no! Half of it I’d need to lie about to protect Seb’s feelings! Jun 23 22:04:57 *HH smiles, trying not to laugh* Jun 23 22:05:42 * Morgan frowns, looking at the floor Jun 23 22:06:10 *HH puts a hand on his shoulder before gesturing $whats up$ Jun 23 22:06:21 $It unsettles me$ Jun 23 22:06:31 I: Maybe just mind your own business then? Jun 23 22:06:39 $why?$ Jun 23 22:06:53 $it still all makes me uncomfortable$ Jun 23 22:07:05 M: Yes, you’re probably right... Jun 23 22:07:21 $yeah$ Jun 23 22:08:33 I: Heinzharold has told me everything he can remember about all his conquests, there’s coming on for fifty of them. I thought I wanted to know everything, but it was surprisingly boring after a few Jun 23 22:08:47 * HH rolls his eyes Jun 23 22:08:50 $fifty?$ Jun 23 22:09:11 $it’s like thirty$ Jun 23 22:09:35 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 23 22:09:37 $tart$ Jun 23 22:10:13 $Not my fault you preferred your own hand to a girls!$ Jun 23 22:10:28 $And thats not true either$ Jun 23 22:10:57 M: It is a little different though. They weren’t significant to him, they weren’t his soulmates Jun 23 22:12:36 I: That’s exactly why you just shouldn’t be nosey. You don’t need to know. It’s all far in the past now, and he’s not even much like he was then, so does it really matter? Jun 23 22:13:31 $I really thought we were past this$ Jun 23 22:13:41 M: Yes, you’re right. It doesn’t, and it’s only going to set me asking myself if I am good enough Jun 23 22:13:59 $women, man. thank god we’re not one$ Jun 23 22:14:22 $lunatics the lot of em$ Jun 23 22:14:43 $all you can do is try to fuck the crazy out of them$ Jun 23 22:15:22 I: It would, and you already are, anyway. Jun 23 22:16:53 M: Thank you, Inga. Stef did say she thought I might get some of this once I was increasing Jun 23 22:18:00 * Morgan knocks Jun 23 22:18:53 *He can almost hear the wary silence. HH grins $busted$ Jun 23 22:19:07 M: Yes, my love? Jun 23 22:19:29 Can we come in? Jun 23 22:19:52 I: Yes, we’re not indecent! Jun 23 22:20:09 $now -there’s- an imagine!$ Jun 23 22:20:18 * Morgan nods, pushing the door open Jun 23 22:20:20 *he can hear Molly giggle* Jun 23 22:21:00 *they’re measuring some curtains* Jun 23 22:22:05 * HH goes straight to Inga, wrapping his arms around her from behind and says “I showed him my battle scars...” Jun 23 22:22:21 *Inga blushes, looking sheepishly at Morgan* Jun 23 22:22:38 I know Ive said it before but you're a savage... Jun 23 22:23:09 *Inga smiles a little, shrugging her shoulders* I was trying not to bite. Jun 23 22:23:43 *Molly watches with a hint of amused dismay* Oh god, what happened? Jun 23 22:25:15 * HH grins, then moves to lift up the back of his shirt for Molly. Her brows raise, and she draws in a long breath through her nose, but Morgan can see she’s trying hard not to blush* Jun 23 22:25:41 M: mmhmm, I see... Jun 23 22:25:52 * Morgan rubs absently at his forearm Jun 23 22:26:06 We were thinking of finding a way to have your Ma and Ruthie stay at the big house Jun 23 22:26:28 * HH pulls his shirt back down Jun 23 22:27:15 I’m outta ideas, but it’d be saving me some pain. Gonn’ have to bind and gag her at this rate! Jun 23 22:27:47 *To this Molly develops a sudden renewed interest in measuring, her back to the others Jun 23 22:28:41 Well, you -should- be good with a few knots Jun 23 22:28:59 * HH nods “Yeah, can’t be that hard” Jun 23 22:29:14 * Morgan opens his mouth before closing it again and shrugging Jun 23 22:29:37 *Molly still doesn’t turn around Jun 23 22:30:01 Just a bit of clove hitching here and there, and she’s good to go Jun 23 22:30:42 * Morgan shrugs Jun 23 22:30:47 Bit risky I'd have reckoned Jun 23 22:30:52 *Molly suddenly opens the sash window right up, as far as it’ll go Jun 23 22:31:03 * HH watches her, smirking a little Jun 23 22:31:29 Yeah, need it really good and secure... any better ideas? Jun 23 22:31:45 *Inga glances at Morgan, smiling* Jun 23 22:32:12 Ppfff, don't be daft Jun 23 22:32:46 I: Molly, are you getting a bit hot? Jun 23 22:33:23 * HH tries so very hard not to laugh, avoiding Morgan’s gaze a minute Jun 23 22:33:39 M: I... uhh... it’s a bit warm in here. Jun 23 22:34:02 *Inga is smiling, still watching Morgan Jun 23 22:34:32 Small room for so many people Jun 23 22:34:51 Yeah, we’ve had to jam in a bit Jun 23 22:35:35 *Molly squares her shoulders a little to find her composure* Jun 23 22:35:47 I: It is quiet tight! Jun 23 22:36:04 quite* Jun 23 22:36:18 * Morgan smiles a little, looking at the window Jun 23 22:36:35 * HH grins at Inga Jun 23 22:55:20 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jun 23 23:36:57 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)