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The warm glow from the grate sends lights caressing her bare skin. She looks as relaxed now as if she was fully dressed Jul 17 19:31:04 * Morgan smiles, watching her Jul 17 19:33:53 * Molly suddenly moves her eyes from the book to his Jul 17 19:34:30 * Morgan blushes, looking away Jul 17 19:34:46 is something amiss? Would you have me get dressed? Jul 17 19:35:03 No.... Ni its fine Jul 17 19:35:27 I am not making you uncomfortable? Jul 17 19:35:52 * Morgan shakes his head a little Jul 17 19:37:10 * Molly nods, going back to reading Jul 17 19:38:36 * Morgan does likewise Jul 17 19:39:43 *About a minute later she licks her fingertip before using it to turn the page Jul 17 19:40:28 * Morgan watches her again Jul 17 19:41:57 * Molly rolls her eyes before shaking her head at something she’s reading. She shifts a little, crossing one leg over the other Jul 17 19:43:56 * Morgan smiles a little Jul 17 19:45:26 *Several more minutes pass. It’s hard to focus on his own book, but whilst he’s trying he gets the feeling of being watched* Jul 17 19:45:56 * Morgan glances at her Jul 17 19:46:47 * Molly is watching him, smiling Jul 17 19:47:35 Yes? Jul 17 19:49:07 Nothing, dear heart Jul 17 19:49:30 * Morgan nods a little, looking back to his book Jul 17 19:50:57 *He notices that the rain has stopped Jul 17 19:51:12 * Morgan doesn't look up before speaking Jul 17 19:51:15 Rains eased... Jul 17 19:52:57 Oh! so it has. It’s almost dark, but if you have errands you must run I am happy to wait here Jul 17 19:54:14 Just need to see Holzheim... Jul 17 19:57:06 * Molly nods Jul 17 19:57:35 Will you be back for dinner? Jul 17 19:58:03 * Morgan nods Jul 17 19:58:07 I plan to be, yes Jul 17 19:59:26 * Molly nods, leaning over and gently kissing his cheek Jul 17 19:59:34 Alright then Jul 17 20:00:36 * Morgan nods, closing his book and getting up and finding his coat Jul 17 20:03:18 * Molly smiles, putting her feet up where he was sat, now casually reclined and nude Jul 17 20:03:35 I'll see you in a little while Jul 17 20:05:18 * Molly nods, smiling “Yes, dear heart” Jul 17 20:06:12 * Morgan heads for the door Jul 17 20:06:44 * Molly watches him go Jul 17 20:07:06 * Morgan heads downstairs, making his way toward the dock Jul 17 20:09:07 *It’s newly dark, and there’s plenty of sailors milling around, mostly drinking and laughing. There’s plenty of working girls propositioning them* Jul 17 20:09:50 * Morgan goes looking for Holzheim Jul 17 20:10:40 *He doesn’t see the ship, even when he gets as far as The Purple Rose* Jul 17 20:11:27 * Morgan swears Jul 17 20:12:27 *There is a lamp still burning in the window of the Harbour Master* Jul 17 20:12:37 * Morgan goes to knock Jul 17 20:13:53 * Molly is now known as Reynolds Jul 17 20:13:56 Enter! Jul 17 20:16:50 * Morgan goes in Jul 17 20:17:29 * Reynolds looks up from his desk Jul 17 20:17:42 Good evening, My Lord Jul 17 20:18:09 Mr Reynolds... I'm looking for a particular ship... Jul 17 20:19:11 * Reynolds smiles Jul 17 20:19:14 To purchase? Jul 17 20:21:25 No... well, that depends on the owner of the purple rose... but no... I'm looking for a ship called the eternal afterglow Jul 17 20:22:03 * Reynolds checks his book Jul 17 20:22:37 No... it looks like she was due today but a different Eisen ship came instead Jul 17 20:23:11 Which one? They -might- have what I'm after Jul 17 20:24:42 It is called the Amaranth Nightingale, berth seven Jul 17 20:24:58 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:25:03 Captained by... Jul 17 20:27:13 Sebastien Rosenkrantz Jul 17 20:29:08 * Morgan nods, thanking him and going looking for berth seven Jul 17 20:31:00 *The ship there is quite nice, a smaller cargo ship but very well maintained Jul 17 20:31:20 * Morgan whistles Jul 17 20:31:38 * Reynolds is now known as Seb Jul 17 20:33:00 * Seb sticks his head over the rail. He speaks Avalonian well, but with a slight northern Eisen accent. In fact, it sounds just like that of those on the island of Insel where he last rescued Heinzharold from the garrison of Jul 17 20:35:27 Good evening? Jul 17 20:35:42 Permission to board? Jul 17 20:37:19 Yes, of course Jul 17 20:37:37 * Morgan climbs the gangplank, touching the horseshoe as he reaches the top Jul 17 20:37:44 Captain Rosenkrantz/ Jul 17 20:39:04 Yes? Jul 17 20:40:59 I was wondering if you've got a particular item available tfor sale Jul 17 20:43:40 * Seb smiles. He’s quite a handsome man, dressed just like a regular sailor rather than showing his status as Captain Jul 17 20:43:47 what are you looking for? Jul 17 20:44:11 Blokners Jul 17 20:44:39 * Seb looks surprised Jul 17 20:45:17 I have some, though I don’t get any demand for it here. How much would you like? Jul 17 20:45:34 ideally... a barrel... Jul 17 20:46:46 * Seb nods Jul 17 20:46:51 I can do that Jul 17 20:47:00 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:47:15 * Morgan looks him over Jul 17 20:47:25 Insel area? Jul 17 20:48:00 * Seb smiles Jul 17 20:48:23 Yes. My Uncle is the Freiarr Jul 17 20:48:55 You're a long way from home my lord Jul 17 20:50:07 * Seb nods Jul 17 20:50:44 I usually trade to Londinium instead, but I fancied a change of scene Jul 17 20:55:02 * Morgan nods, looking around Jul 17 20:55:07 This is a fine ship... Jul 17 20:55:27 * Seb smiles proudly Jul 17 20:56:11 Thank you. She was in service during The Eisen War and I bought her just after Jul 17 20:56:26 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:56:40 Rough time... have you seen the ridiculous ship down at the end? Jul 17 20:58:14 * Seb smiles, looking almost as excited as a young boy Jul 17 20:58:25 I have, it is the Purple Rose! Jul 17 20:58:45 * Morgan nods Jul 17 20:59:00 Always thought she was a myth Jul 17 21:00:05 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:00:18 I hope to go aboard her tomorrow Jul 17 21:00:46 I went aboard earlier... she's enormous Jul 17 21:02:04 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:02:57 The barrel of blokners is thirty guilders Jul 17 21:03:35 Not in Eisen its not Jul 17 21:04:27 * Seb smiles Jul 17 21:05:01 But we are not in Eisen. How much did you hope to pay, I think myself a fair man, perhaps we can find an accord Jul 17 21:05:23 * Morgan sighs, shaking his head Jul 17 21:05:51 You're right... Ive gone a long time without its flavour, thats all... thirty is fair. Jul 17 21:06:56 * Seb smiles Jul 17 21:07:13 Let’s say twenty five then. *he spits in his hand* Jul 17 21:07:28 * Morgan does likewise, clasping his hand Jul 17 21:08:38 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:08:59 I can bring it for you now? Jul 17 21:09:23 Please... and then perhaps you'd tell me whats happening in Eisen? Jul 17 21:11:44 * Seb nods, whistling to a man. It doesn’t take long before he has paid, the barrel is on a cart, and Seb is driving it through the streets towards the hotel Jul 17 21:12:20 I will preface it with saying that It is uncommon for us to discuss our homeland with strangers Jul 17 21:12:46 Strangers... or foreigners? Jul 17 21:14:23 The latter, but I was being diplomatic Jul 17 21:14:57 * Morgan nods, switching to Eisen Jul 17 21:15:06 Well, I can make that less uncomfortable Jul 17 21:16:00 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:17:38 *In Eisen* In that case... Things are going well, particularly in the north. Eisenfurstin Posen and Eisenfurst Trague have come together in an alliance to rebuild Jul 17 21:17:56 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 17 21:20:31 In Insel, what remains of the Vaticine fort is to be removed by my Uncle’s command, and we will establish together a new community there Jul 17 21:21:11 * Morgan nods Jul 17 21:21:16 Thats good Jul 17 21:23:10 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:23:19 What brings you so far from home? Jul 17 21:23:53 * Morgan rubs his nose Jul 17 21:23:59 Family fall out... Jul 17 21:24:21 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:24:36 Families can be complicated beasts Jul 17 21:25:04 * Morgan nods Jul 17 21:25:09 They can, yes... Jul 17 21:26:00 What do you do in Avalon? Jul 17 21:26:28 For the time being, I run a noblewomans estate Jul 17 21:28:51 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:29:16 I have the option of similar work at home, but I prefer the sea Jul 17 21:29:30 * Morgan nods Jul 17 21:29:34 I did Jul 17 21:30:21 * Seb nods Jul 17 21:33:42 * Seb continues to drive the cart to the hotel. Something is clearly wrong when he gets there because Molly is stood on the doorstep with their bags, flanked by a doorman. Seb frowns Jul 17 21:33:52 I wonder what is going on there...? Jul 17 21:34:04 I don't know... excuse me a moment Jul 17 21:34:12 * Morgan climbs down, moving toward them Jul 17 21:38:19 *Molly sees him, and calls to him. He’s never heard her have anything other than the mild Balig accent she initially had at the house, so the Durham accent that he’s heard from his visits to Catterick is a shock when she says “Randall! Ye’ll ne’er guess what ‘append! They’ve figured out aboot ouar rooms!” Jul 17 21:38:57 Eh? Jul 17 21:39:47 *She hugs him, a bit awkward with their bags, and whispers* we need to leave, -right now- Jul 17 21:39:54 Why? Jul 17 21:40:02 * Seb is now known as Molly Jul 17 21:40:48 * Molly whispers again “keep up the ruse” Jul 17 21:41:05 Why?! Jul 17 21:41:18 * Morgan backs up a little, picking up the bags Jul 17 21:42:12 They found oot tha it wasnae ouar room, an’ tha dirty manager said ee’d call the sheriffs men if I didn’ show him me wares! Jul 17 21:42:32 * Morgan nods, shouldering the bags Jul 17 21:42:38 Ah well... Jul 17 21:43:37 *The doorman is watching them* I’ll give you that it was clever, pretending to be nobles, but that only works until the nobles show up! Jul 17 21:44:18 * Molly stands close beside Morgan Jul 17 21:44:19 * Morgan fixes the doorman with a stare Jul 17 21:44:27 Older or younger? Jul 17 21:45:14 DM: He’s about your age Jul 17 21:45:28 just... he? Jul 17 21:46:10 DM: The Lady too, but I didn’t see her. Hope you haven’t made their nice rooms dirty. Jul 17 21:46:42 * Molly whispers “we should go.” Jul 17 21:47:01 * Morgan sighs, his shoulders setting Jul 17 21:47:34 No. Jul 17 21:48:02 * Molly turns so the doorman can’t see her face Jul 17 21:49:29 Dear heart! They said the rooms had been booked. They didn’t realise there were two Koertig bookings! So I had to try to think of an excuse so you could escape Jul 17 21:49:42 * Morgan nods a little Jul 17 21:49:51 I appreciate that... Jul 17 21:49:57 * Molly nods Jul 17 21:50:27 I have everything, we can go right now, find a carriage... maybe we could get on a ship, or head north? Jul 17 21:50:45 * Morgan stands still Jul 17 21:51:50 No... Jul 17 21:53:02 * Molly frowns Jul 17 21:53:26 Please... I... don’t get hurt. Jul 17 21:53:38 * Morgan nods a little, looking to Sebastien Jul 17 21:54:00 Would you look after her please? When do you sail for home? Jul 17 21:54:16 *He is watching this curiously* The day after tomorrow Jul 17 21:54:30 * Morgan nods Jul 17 21:54:42 Would you stay with her while I sort this out? Jul 17 21:55:34 *He nods, getting down from the cart. He bows to her* Sebastien Rosenkrantz, at your service, miss... Jul 17 21:56:35 * Molly smiles shyly “Thank you. I’m Molly, Molly Forrester” Jul 17 21:57:00 * Morgan puts the bags in the cart, turning to Molly Jul 17 21:57:07 I won't be long... Jul 17 21:58:13 * Molly nods Jul 17 21:58:23 Just... be careful, please. Jul 17 21:58:31 * Morgan nods, looking at the doorman Jul 17 21:58:36 You will take me to him. Jul 17 21:58:56 DM: *he folds his arms* Will I? Jul 17 21:59:02 * Morgan speaks quietly Jul 17 21:59:21 You will, or your wife will be cutting your meat for the next year... Jul 17 22:00:24 *The doorman looks unsure a moment, then leads him into the building* Jul 17 22:00:32 * Morgan follows him Jul 17 22:05:03 *In the main reception, he sees his brother talking to the manager who had insisted on seeing Molly’s wares to stop him calling the sheriff in. Edward looks older than his twenty-two years, but well-dressed. His nose must have been broken when Morgan hit him, because it is still wonky now it has healed. Jul 17 22:05:35 * Morgan strides toward him Jul 17 22:06:05 * Molly is now known as Edward Jul 17 22:06:26 * Edward sees him, his expression cooling Jul 17 22:06:57 * Morgan slows, staying just out of arms reach Jul 17 22:07:02 The rooms are mine. Jul 17 22:07:10 They are not. Jul 17 22:07:26 Booked and inhabited already. Find somewhere else. Jul 17 22:07:30 * Edward keeps his hands by his sides, not moving Jul 17 22:07:45 I booked that particular suite two months ago. Jul 17 22:07:59 What are you doing here, Edward? Jul 17 22:08:48 *The manager looks a little awkward* The uhh... the young woman did mention that perhaps we had assumed two bookings were one... Jul 17 22:09:26 * Morgan glances at him, returning his gaze to his brother Jul 17 22:10:51 * Edward watches Morgan a moment before looking to the manager Jul 17 22:11:29 I assume you can find an extra room for them? Jul 17 22:11:39 * Morgan takes a step closer Jul 17 22:11:48 What are you doing here, Edward... Jul 17 22:11:59 * Edward snaps at Morgan Jul 17 22:12:06 That is not your business. Jul 17 22:12:44 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Jul 17 22:12:47 Have I been disowned? Jul 17 22:13:07 Manager is silly enough to step between them: I have one double room available...? Jul 17 22:13:47 * Morgan takes hold of his collar, slowly pushing the man out of the way Jul 17 22:21:57 * Edward looks at him, an expression that isn’t far off hatred in his eyes Jul 17 22:22:06 Let me go, Morgan. Now. Jul 17 22:22:37 *The manager looks affronted* There’s no need for that! Jul 17 22:22:50 * Morgan looks at Edward Jul 17 22:22:56 Answer the question, Edward. Jul 17 22:24:44 No, you have not. Yet, at least. Jul 17 22:25:33 Then you will answer your Veisgrafs question... what are you doing here? Jul 17 22:27:12 No, I will not. Jul 17 22:27:30 * Morgan nods, pulling a pair of gloves from a pocket Jul 17 22:28:13 Manager: Gentlemen! You are forgetting yourselves in the presence of Ladies! Jul 17 22:28:41 * Morgan smiles a little, speaking quietly Jul 17 22:28:57 Very well... how are our parents? Jul 17 22:29:42 * Edward ‘s eyes narrow Jul 17 22:30:04 They are keeping themselves busy. Jul 17 22:30:49 They are well? Jul 17 22:32:31 I think this is a discussion to be had by gentlemen, without causing any disruption for the Ladies. *he looks to the manager* Show us to my room please. Jul 17 22:33:04 *The manager inclines his head* Yes, my Lord Jul 17 22:33:11 * Morgan looks at the manager Jul 17 22:33:17 Oh dear... that is a mistake. Jul 17 22:33:53 Manager: I’m sorry, my Lord, but he did book the Suite... Jul 17 22:34:54 Thats fine... your incompetence will be legendary before the end of the day. I wonder how your reputation will fare when it is heard that a Veisgraf was turned away for a -lesser- noble because you're an idiot... Jul 17 22:35:59 * Edward looks at him Jul 17 22:36:34 Shut up, Morgan. By the end of the day you will feel like the world’s biggest prick for being a bully about this. Jul 17 22:36:52 * Morgan looks at him Jul 17 22:37:19 I would suggest you tread carefully. I am not the man you broke... Jul 17 22:38:12 *Edward watches him with an expression that’s almost hatred* Nor am I the boy -you- broke. Jul 17 22:38:44 * Morgan frowns at him Jul 17 22:38:58 I didn't break you... you were a -coward- Jul 17 22:39:57 * Edward looks at him coldly a moment before looking to the manager “Directions will suffice, Mr Yale.” Jul 17 22:40:42 * Morgan smiles Jul 17 22:41:07 wait... you booked a suite... you're far from home... you're either bringing a whore to some style or you're married... are you on -honeymoon-? Jul 17 22:42:17 * Edward smiles faintly “A nice try, but I will not be bated so easily in front of Ladies.” He looks to the manager who provides the directions Jul 17 22:42:30 * Morgan laughs Jul 17 22:42:44 You are... you're married... congratulations, Edward, that is -wonderful- news Jul 17 22:43:09 I am not. Are you following, or are you wittering? Jul 17 22:43:23 * Morgan grabs the manager Jul 17 22:43:56 You will find my companion outside... you will see her to the double room... and then, once my brother and I have talked, you and I will have a -long- conversation. Jul 17 22:44:12 *Manager blushes* Yes, my Lord. Jul 17 22:44:25 * Morgan turns his entire, terrible attention to the manager Jul 17 22:44:47 *The manager looks like he might, at the very least, wet himself.* Jul 17 22:45:13 * Morgan lets him go suddenly, striding off in the direction of the suite Jul 17 22:45:16 Come along Edward Jul 17 22:45:47 * Edward follows at a fairly dawdling pace Jul 17 22:46:01 * Morgan calls back Jul 17 22:46:19 I would not recommend keeping me waiting, lest I lock you out of the suite Jul 17 22:46:46 * Edward walks a little faster, but says nothing Jul 17 22:46:59 * Morgan heads straight for the suite, shoving the doors open Jul 17 22:47:33 * Edward walks in, looking around the parlour with a nod Jul 17 22:47:42 Talk, Edward, quickly. Jul 17 22:48:21 I have nothing to say to you. Jul 17 22:48:35 What are you doing here? Jul 17 22:48:59 That is not your concern. You have made that abundantly clear. Jul 17 22:49:21 * Morgan watches him Jul 17 22:49:36 Get out. Fuck off out of Avalon Jul 17 22:49:44 No. Jul 17 22:49:58 * Edward watches him back, not looking afraid Jul 17 22:50:00 Do our parents know what you did? Jul 17 22:50:41 I do not believe so, though Father may suspect. Jul 17 22:51:12 * Morgan nods slowly Jul 17 22:51:16 Why, Edward? Jul 17 22:51:37 * Edward goes to warm his hands by the fireplace Jul 17 22:51:44 Why what? Jul 17 22:52:04 You know what... what did I do to you that made you hate me enough to murder my wife, my -child-? Jul 17 22:52:38 That is your problem, it always has been. Everything is about -you-. Jul 17 22:52:54 Then -why-!? Jul 17 22:54:10 What does it matter? I am the terrible monster, you are the innocent victim. Just be satisfied with that. Unlike you, I am strong enough to bear the responsibility. Jul 17 22:54:31 You will answer... or I will beat it out of you Jul 17 22:54:42 No, you will not. Jul 17 22:54:51 * Morgan takes three steps toward him Jul 17 22:55:19 * Edward watches him impassively Jul 17 22:55:36 * Morgan grabs his collars, staring at him before moving him toward the fireplace Jul 17 22:56:05 * Edward knees him in the groin Jul 17 22:56:20 * Morgan staggers Jul 17 22:56:52 * Edward moves himself away from the fireplace Jul 17 22:57:12 * Morgan takes a few deep breaths before standing straight Jul 17 22:57:44 You're a spineless coward... and I will make sure everyone knows it. Jul 17 22:58:06 You will not. I am saving you from making a huge mistake. Jul 17 22:58:24 * Morgan stares at him Jul 17 22:58:57 You want to talk like gentlemen then refuse to say a fucking thing. Jul 17 22:59:07 * Edward stares right back at him Jul 17 23:00:24 You ask if -I- am married... who is -your- companion, Morgan? Have you found another peasant girl to wed? You -are- the one wearing the ring... Perhpas it is your honeymoon! Jul 17 23:00:57 * Morgan sighs Jul 17 23:02:17 Alright... you had your chance. I'll write to our parents, letting them know what you did, how you had a child murdered... I'll let the manager know he's harbouring a murder, -loudly-... perhaps I'll introduce myself to the lady you have with you... Jul 17 23:03:26 And then what, Morgan? Take some common Avalonian girl to Sudlachenburg to be your Veisgrafin? Use your brain. Jul 17 23:03:53 * Morgan laughs Jul 17 23:05:09 You're very close to dying where you stand Edward... the only thing protecting you right now is my desire to not have our parents feel what you made me feel... but that is waning Jul 17 23:05:50 Sudlachenburg, Morgan. This is what you fail to think of, time and again. Jul 17 23:06:07 * Morgan steps toward him Jul 17 23:07:01 Are you trying to claim your murdered, -burned- two innocent people, a little girl... for Sudlachenburg? Jul 17 23:08:28 I did. But what would that matter to you, when you would invite our annexation and the rape and murder of -all- Sudlachenburg’s women and girls? Jul 17 23:08:53 * Morgan stops Jul 17 23:09:18 What? Jul 17 23:11:18 What did you think would happen? Our noble traditions span the centuries. Our ancestors have ruled the lands of Eisen since the days we pushed the Ancient Vodacce across the Great River. Did you think the Nobility would change all its laws and customers because -you- fell in love?! Jul 17 23:11:30 customs* Jul 17 23:11:38 * Morgan watches him Jul 17 23:11:46 You're... not lying... Jul 17 23:13:10 No. I am not lying. I had to do -something- to stop what was barrelling down upon us, and even then only Karsten’s death at our cousin’s bidding stopped the final plotting. Jul 17 23:13:45 * Morgan looks like he's been poleaxed Jul 17 23:14:09 * Edward watches him Jul 17 23:14:33 * Morgan blinks Jul 17 23:15:16 You could have talked to me. You were still my brother Jul 17 23:16:56 Yes, well... I’d lost all faith in you. The damage had already been done before I could have stopped your selfish idiocy. Jul 17 23:17:15 * Morgan stares at the fire Jul 17 23:20:28 Tell me what good it would have done? We were weakened. We became a joke to our equals... *Edward pulls his buttons open, then pushes his shirt off his shoulder to show a nasty gunshot scar* I took a shot in the shoulder defending your honour at Court, so do not try to remind me that we are siblings, I am reminded in the mirror every day. Jul 17 23:21:32 * Morgan watches him before pulling his collar aside Jul 17 23:22:09 Don't be thinking I got out of all of that unscathed... not to mention the -horror- of what I heard... what I saw. Jul 17 23:22:22 * Edward nods Jul 17 23:23:02 Be glad it was not a private army that would have done much worse and -then- killed them. Jul 17 23:23:28 Glad? GLAD?! Jul 17 23:25:01 I ask again; what other solution was there?! Jul 17 23:25:50 I don't know, maybe not burning my daughter alive? For all you know there was another solution... but you didn't even try Jul 17 23:27:15 That is not true. I spent -months- considering other options and trying to calm our allies and enemies. Whilst you did what? Play happy families and ignore all your responsibilities! Jul 17 23:28:01 But did you come to me? Did anyone? No... I was shut out. Jul 17 23:28:51 You shut -yourself- out! Who did you come to with a conundrum about falling in love unsuitably? Did you go to Father? No! Jul 17 23:29:30 * Morgan sighs Jul 17 23:29:53 fine. I did it all wrong. I caused it all. Jul 17 23:30:20 Yes, you did. I wish to God you hadn’t! Jul 17 23:30:55 Why are you here Edward? To run me out of another place? Jul 17 23:31:20 I have no interest in what you are doing. Jul 17 23:31:32 Then for the love of god, answer... why are you here? Jul 17 23:33:02 I am-.. *he gets interrupted by a knock on the door. One of the Die Dauerhaftigkeit maids calls* My Lord? Are these our rooms? Jul 17 23:33:41 * Morgan scowls, watching him Jul 17 23:34:35 * Edward draws a deep breath “Gabi, can you give us a minute please. There is a chair our there” Jul 17 23:34:45 G: Yes, my Lord Jul 17 23:34:56 * Morgan stays still Jul 17 23:35:12 * Edward looks to Morgan Jul 17 23:35:42 If you are going to be unreasonable, irrational, or loud, you can go away and not return. Jul 17 23:36:05 * Morgan lifts his hands in a sort of shrug Jul 17 23:37:22 Then I think you should go now. Jul 17 23:37:44 I'm not being unreasonable... or loud... so just get over it and spit it out Jul 17 23:38:16 * Edward , for the first time, looks uneasy, and brushes a hand through his hair Jul 17 23:38:26 You will need to brace yourself. Jul 17 23:38:52 * Morgan watches him, waiting Jul 17 23:39:21 * Edward calls out “Gabi, you may bring her in now.” Jul 17 23:40:57 *The door opens, but he suddenly wakes as Molly says “Ouch! Liebling, you’re hurting me, my love” Jul 17 23:41:15 * Morgan takes a deep breath, throwing himself away from her Jul 17 23:41:28 * Edward is now known as Molly Jul 17 23:41:52 It’s alright, my love... it’s just dreams Jul 17 23:42:08 * Morgan swallows hard, shaking his head Jul 17 23:42:14 I'm sorry... are you alright? Jul 17 23:42:50 Yes, you were just digging your fingers into my back, I’m alright Jul 17 23:44:03 Shit... sorry Jul 17 23:46:12 It’s alright. Do you wish me to hold you, or use the magic? Jul 17 23:46:36 * Morgan shakes his head, swallowing hard Jul 17 23:46:39 No... I need some air Jul 17 23:47:54 As you wish, my love, but you will let me know if you need me, please? Jul 17 23:48:13 * Morgan nods, climbing out of bed and pulling his clothes on hurriedly