**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Oct 6 10:51:19 2024 Oct 06 10:51:19 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Oct 06 12:09:12 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Oct 06 12:09:45 * Molly gives it five more minutes before excusing them. Inga looks very relieved to be joining them Oct 06 12:09:45 * Morgan bids everyone goodnight, walking with them Oct 06 12:09:45 *inga yawns * Oct 06 12:09:45 You alright love? Oct 06 12:09:47 Inga smiles: Exhausted! Oct 06 12:09:49 Someone sapping all your energy? Oct 06 12:09:51 *Inga nods* Oct 06 12:09:53 *HH grins* I’m just that good! Oct 06 12:09:55 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 06 12:09:57 Hard work aint it love Oct 06 12:09:59 Inga nods: the book says it’ll get better soon Oct 06 12:10:01 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:10:03 good Oct 06 12:10:05 * Molly smiles sympathetically “it gets better as you get to this point” she rubs her belly Oct 06 12:10:09 * Morgan blushes a little, looking away Oct 06 12:10:11 HH: needs a good night’s sleep in a Duke’s bed. Oct 06 12:11:15 * Molly giggles “Don’t we all?!” Oct 06 12:12:07 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 06 12:12:48 *They get upstairs where their rooms branch off from the dressing room* Oct 06 12:13:00 Inga: Goodnight both of you Oct 06 12:13:14 G'night love Oct 06 12:13:49 * Molly hugs her and Heinzharold, the latter of whom says “You can really feel it when she hugs you now” Oct 06 12:14:11 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:14:13 Definitely Oct 06 12:14:57 *Inga and HH go to the bedroom that’s officially Morgan’s, and Molly leads the way to the one they actually use Oct 06 12:16:03 * Morgan follows her Oct 06 12:17:14 * Molly sighs, relaxing in their own space Oct 06 12:17:22 How did it go with your Father? Oct 06 12:18:06 Fairly well. He's getting some leather so I can fashion cases for the rest of the mirrors Oct 06 12:18:56 * Molly smiles, sitting to remove her shoes Oct 06 12:19:03 That’s better than we expected? Oct 06 12:19:24 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:19:26 It is actually Oct 06 12:20:39 that must be a big relief Oct 06 12:25:48 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:25:50 It is somewhat, aye Oct 06 12:26:50 * Molly watches him, putting her shoes to one side Oct 06 12:27:00 something else is on your mind? Oct 06 12:27:24 Just a lot going on... father is unhappy that we won't be here sooner... Oct 06 12:28:52 * Molly nods, lifting her skirt and rolling down her stockings Oct 06 12:29:00 I’m sorry he is upset by it Oct 06 12:29:11 * Morgan sighs, nodding Oct 06 12:29:51 I do not want to be here earlier Oct 06 12:30:46 I am aware Oct 06 12:32:41 You will likely be travelling around the Grafdom by them, and I do not want to be two extra days away Oct 06 12:33:45 He just worries for you, both of you Oct 06 12:34:23 I know he does, my love Oct 06 12:35:19 * Morgan nods, sitting and pulling his boots off Oct 06 12:36:30 There’s not anyone here better placed to look after me than I can myself Oct 06 12:37:26 I am aware of that too Oct 06 12:38:04 * Molly sighs, watching him Oct 06 12:38:11 You want me here too? Oct 06 12:38:29 I just want things to be easy Oct 06 12:38:53 in what regard? Oct 06 12:39:19 With everything... I don't want us to be at odds with my father any longer Oct 06 12:41:08 * Molly nods sadly Oct 06 12:42:26 I just want to enjoy this special time with you. I do not always want to feel that I must be a duchess, sometimes I yearn to just be an expectant mother quietly and -normally-, you know? Oct 06 12:42:56 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:42:57 I know Oct 06 12:44:48 You feel the same? Oct 06 12:44:57 I suppose so Oct 06 12:46:02 * Molly stands up and starts to undress Oct 06 12:46:40 If you wish me to be here, that is what we will do, but I will miss the freedom of our own land and garden Oct 06 12:46:56 We'll think about it I think Oct 06 12:47:30 * Molly nods. It doesn’t take her too long to be nude and ready for bed Oct 06 12:47:41 * Morgan stands, undressing for bed Oct 06 12:48:13 * Molly gets under the covers and watches him as he strips off Oct 06 12:48:22 Are you pleased Edward will stay? Oct 06 12:48:28 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:48:40 I am... Oct 06 12:49:17 but? Oct 06 12:49:48 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 06 12:50:03 He had quite a bit planned Oct 06 12:51:18 * Molly nods Oct 06 12:51:43 They were going to stop at quite a few nobles’ houses Oct 06 12:52:08 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:52:30 Aye, they were. He needs to make sure he lays out his plan for Zench's wedding for the Eisenfurst Oct 06 12:54:11 * Molly nods Oct 06 12:54:17 it is a risk, not going Oct 06 12:54:22 * Morgan nods Oct 06 12:54:24 It is Oct 06 12:55:29 would you do it? Oct 06 12:56:00 In his place? Yes, I'd be staying here Oct 06 12:57:46 * Molly nods, smiling playfully “Even if it meant not going to Westfeld, hmm?” Oct 06 12:58:48 Unfortunately... Oct 06 13:00:04 * Molly nods “Mmhmm. You seemed to enjoy it there” Oct 06 13:00:22 A part of the evening, yes Oct 06 13:01:00 I think the Westfeld’s are nice people, but I enjoyed the very late evening more Oct 06 13:01:09 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:01:10 Quite Oct 06 13:01:46 * Molly stretches Oct 06 13:01:53 Are you coming to bed? Oct 06 13:03:06 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:03:10 aye Oct 06 13:04:48 * Molly pushes back the covers, revealing her bump. The line looks a little darker and higher up her bump Oct 06 13:05:12 * Morgan watches her a moment before moving to the bed Oct 06 13:05:53 * Molly smiles Oct 06 13:06:06 Do you see something that pleases you, my love? Oct 06 13:06:20 That line has changed again Oct 06 13:07:23 * Molly runs her index finger down it Oct 06 13:07:26 Yes, it has Oct 06 13:08:44 * Morgan nods, pulling the covers back and sitting on the bed Oct 06 13:10:08 * Molly watches him, smiling Oct 06 13:10:26 I imagine you’d like to listen now? Oct 06 13:10:39 * Morgan nods, smiling Oct 06 13:10:41 Yes please Oct 06 13:10:50 * Molly fidgets so he can Oct 06 13:11:04 * Morgan does likewise, laying his head on her belly Oct 06 13:11:36 *Her skin is lovely and warm, and he hears the heartbeat immediately Oct 06 13:12:17 * Morgan sighs contentedly Oct 06 13:13:33 * Molly gently strokes his hair Oct 06 13:13:42 Your little Veisgraf... Oct 06 13:14:09 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:14:13 He sounds stronger Oct 06 13:14:35 * Molly nods Oct 06 13:14:44 He’s getting bigger every day Oct 06 13:15:13 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:16:39 On Friday we will be halfway through Oct 06 13:16:59 So soon Oct 06 13:17:04 * Molly nods Oct 06 13:17:12 Sadly? Oct 06 13:17:22 A little, yes... Oct 06 13:17:36 But mostly you are eager to meet him? Oct 06 13:18:25 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:18:27 Aye, I am Oct 06 13:19:04 I will miss your urgency like before dinner though Oct 06 13:19:34 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:19:35 I know Oct 06 13:20:37 will you? or will you be glad to free of it? Oct 06 13:22:02 Ummm... both I suppose Oct 06 13:27:20 There’ll be other babies... Ones that cannot hide for months! Oct 06 13:28:53 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:28:57 Aye, there will Oct 06 13:30:25 * Molly stays quiet, letting him listen Oct 06 13:31:21 * Morgan does this for several minutes before moving, laying back Oct 06 13:37:21 * Molly cuddles into him Oct 06 13:37:26 Happy, love? Oct 06 13:37:37 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:37:39 I am Oct 06 13:37:48 Good Oct 06 13:38:22 * Morgan nods, getting comfortable Oct 06 13:38:43 Are you ready to sleep? Oct 06 13:39:20 * Morgan nods Oct 06 13:39:22 aye Oct 06 13:40:58 * Molly nods, settling down and singing to him Oct 06 13:42:27 * Morgan settles Oct 06 13:42:38 **he starts to dream, something new. Molly had never mentioned any herbs, nor had they discussed preventing a pregnancy. He'd had a vague idea about withdrawing, but hadn't wanted to spoil Molly's first time by doing so, and the fact they'd not had any sexual contact before that day meant he didn't want to disgust her by spending on her unexpectedly. (MTF) Oct 06 13:43:04 **The sex had gone well, evidenced by the fact that she seemed to want to share intimacies frequently in the two months since. His keenness to avoid conception meant he'd encouraged the more oral and manual sorts of sex earlier than he'd expected, receiving very frequently compared to how it had been with Dietlinde where they'd only occasionally done it, his preference being making love to her. (MTF) Oct 06 13:43:28 **He’d felt guilty at first, as Molly had had no idea about any of it, but after doing these things to her she’s soon taken it upon herself to explore him similarly. it had helped ease his fear of conceiving a child, encouraging her to finish him in those ways instead. He said he enjoyed it greatly that way. It was true, but not entirely honest. (MTF) Oct 06 13:43:51 **He and Molly had considered a honeymoon to go and gather evidence to support the adoption, but when Yensid had unexpectedly arrived a week before the wedding, Morgan and Adalbrecht had chosen to send him instead so Morgan could keep building the new settlement with his Father, hard but enjoyable work. Yensid’s presence had also kept him from noticing the summerhouse, and so magic had not been a factor. (Mtf) Oct 06 13:44:21 **It's hot in the late August sunshine, and he's pondering what they can do tonight that won't result in him spending within her, much as he wishes he could do so without consequence. The noisy chatter at the site of the final house distracts him. He's hammering in a nail when it slips, cutting a line along the side of his hand. (done) Oct 06 13:46:10 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 06 13:46:29 * HH is working nearby, whistling happily Oct 06 13:46:30 * Morgan swears, dropping the hammer Oct 06 13:46:43 * HH looks over “You okay, man?” Oct 06 13:48:00 Just slipped Oct 06 13:48:53 * HH comes to look at it before taking out a white handkerchief “Well done! lucky it’s your left” Oct 06 13:49:08 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 13:49:11 damn Oct 06 13:49:59 *HH chuckles, pressing the white cloth to the red blood “looks like yer indisposed!”. **That was the word Dietlinde had always used when her course had come ‘I'm sorry, I'm indisposed today’ she'd gently said that first time three weeks after their wedding. She'd said it again exactly 4 weeks later, when the moon was at its darkest. Oct 06 13:50:26 * Morgan nods, thanking him Oct 06 13:51:26 * HH nods, looking around the site. Morgan’s thoughts run away with him, his hand stinging; The following time the night sky was unilluminated, he didn't ask or instigate, just noticing the row of rags hung discreetly behind the house that he never saw any other week of the month. ** Oct 06 13:52:10 * Morgan frowns Oct 06 13:52:42 Best get it cleaned, come on Oct 06 13:52:51 Hmm? Yeah, best had Oct 06 13:53:15 * HH chuckles, heading towards the village herbalist Oct 06 13:53:24 not gon’ faint on me, are ya? Oct 06 13:53:50 No, I'm alright Oct 06 13:54:44 *it isn’t far, and no one around seems worried about him. **He starts to ponder as the local herbalist Katinka cleans his hand with water infused with rosemary; what phase of the moon does Molly's course follow? Oct 06 13:55:29 * Morgan starts to frown, watching Katinka Oct 06 13:55:48 *It stings a lot as it’s rinsed, wiped with alcohol, and wrapped up. She’s kind though. **He recalled his Mother had made some fuss about it a week before the wedding, and it was a waning crescent then. He adds up in his head. That happened again on the nineteenth of July and again last week, but on neither occasion had she claimed indisposition, welcoming his ministrations unreservedly. Oct 06 13:56:35 * HH is stood by him, watching him get bandaged Oct 06 13:57:00 * Morgan watches the bandage, thanking her Oct 06 13:57:53 *She goes on her way. It’s going to make him really slow. Why hadn’t Molly turned him away? Oct 06 13:58:02 Right then, back to it Oct 06 13:58:14 Uhhh... yeah... listen, I need to go see Molly Oct 06 13:58:22 * HH chuckles Oct 06 13:58:36 Need her to kiss yer boo-boo better, huh? Oct 06 13:58:41 Shut up Oct 06 13:59:03 * HH grins “Pretty sure tha’s impossible” Oct 06 13:59:13 In my experience, yes Oct 06 13:59:30 * HH nods, looking around “Huh, that’s lucky timin’” Oct 06 13:59:54 * Morgan looks in the same direction Oct 06 13:59:59 **Molly and Inga have a basket under their arms. Both look happy and pretty. They occasionally bring them lunch, though Molly tends not to eat with them, the high heat of the outdoors in an Eisen summer making her… feel a little queasy. It had also made her take a nap at the highest point of the sun…* Oct 06 14:01:03 * HH grins, jogging over to his new bride like an enthusiastic puppy, leaving Morgan’s side Oct 06 14:01:48 * Morgan frowns, walking toward them Oct 06 14:02:05 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 06 14:02:38 * Molly smiles, though there’s a touch of sadness in her eyes as she observes the besottedness of his best friend and hers Oct 06 14:04:16 * Morgan chews his lip as he approaches Oct 06 14:05:40 * Molly turns her smile to him. Meanwhile, HH has an arm slung around Inga’s shoulder and has taken her basket Oct 06 14:06:28 Blossom... Oct 06 14:07:14 Liebes herz, Good afternoon Oct 06 14:08:06 How are you? Oct 06 14:08:27 * Molly nods Oct 06 14:08:43 I am well. What happened to your hand? Oct 06 14:09:12 Hammer slipped Oct 06 14:09:58 * Molly sets down her basket and moves close to gently take it Oct 06 14:10:07 Does it hurt? Oct 06 14:10:13 * Morgan nods, watching her Oct 06 14:10:17 Does a bit, aye Oct 06 14:10:24 HH grins: Thought he might keel over Oct 06 14:10:36 * Molly up close smells so good, her own unique pregnancy scent hitting him in the same way Dietlinde's used to, making him hard and aroused despite all the turmoil in his mind Oct 06 14:11:38 * Morgan frowns, shifting a little Oct 06 14:11:55 Don't be absurd Oct 06 14:12:13 * Molly looks worried for him “will you stay to work?” Oct 06 14:13:48 I think... I'll take a break... we could do with talking I think Oct 06 14:15:22 * Molly picks up the basket Oct 06 14:15:34 Over there, in the shade perhaps? Oct 06 14:15:38 * Morgan nods Oct 06 14:15:39 Indeed Oct 06 14:17:07 * Molly arranges to meet Inga in a while, and heads to a little quiet area of trees away from the site Oct 06 14:17:24 * Morgan follows her over Oct 06 14:18:06 * Molly gets a blanket out, spreading it on the ground before sitting. There’s space beside her Oct 06 14:18:17 * Morgan sits down beside her Oct 06 14:18:26 * Molly smiles warmly Oct 06 14:19:08 This is nice and cosy *if he was in any doubt, his body is clearly telling him what he can smell on her skin* Oct 06 14:21:31 * Morgan sighs Oct 06 14:21:36 Is there something you need to tell me? Oct 06 14:22:43 * Molly looks uneasy Oct 06 14:22:46 Ummm... Oct 06 14:23:39 * Morgan watches her, absently rubbing the bandage Oct 06 14:24:49 * Molly chews her lip Oct 06 14:24:58 I ummm... I might be with child. Oct 06 14:25:11 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 06 14:25:13 I see Oct 06 14:25:36 * Molly looks apologetic Oct 06 14:25:54 I didn’t know how to tell you... Oct 06 14:26:03 * Morgan nods Oct 06 14:26:05 I understand Oct 06 14:26:34 * Molly nods “I've been wracking my brain trying to think how to tell you when I know it's probably so unwelcome” Oct 06 14:27:06 I'm sorry Oct 06 14:28:16 * Molly shakes her head, wrapping her arms around herself Oct 06 14:28:21 It’s not your fault Oct 06 14:28:38 That makes it no easier for you Oct 06 14:28:48 * Molly shakes her head Oct 06 14:29:16 I will not end the pregnancy. I just cannot. Oct 06 14:29:40 * Morgan nods Oct 06 14:29:43 No... Oct 06 14:30:06 * Molly nods Oct 06 14:30:27 it is not the child’s fault either Oct 06 14:31:12 No, it isn't Oct 06 14:33:01 * Molly sighs “I’m sorry, I’m not sure how it happened” Oct 06 14:34:27 * Morgan nods Oct 06 14:34:33 It is a chance we take Oct 06 14:35:01 But we only... you know... once. And you cannot become pregnant the first time Oct 06 14:35:15 Evidently... that is not correct Oct 06 14:36:14 * Molly shrugs “I think it will be early April” Oct 06 14:36:42 Right, okay Oct 06 14:36:56 shall we eat? Oct 06 14:37:10 * Morgan nods Oct 06 14:37:17 You'll be needing to rest more... Oct 06 14:37:23 * Molly nods Oct 06 14:37:47 I have been whilst you’ve been building. Everyone here is taking good care of me Oct 06 14:38:49 Does anyone else know? Oct 06 14:39:13 * Molly nods Oct 06 14:39:27 Inga, and our Mothers Oct 06 14:39:48 I see Oct 06 14:40:24 * Molly gives him some food Oct 06 14:41:09 Mama noticed I have some freckles I didn’t have, Inga is my confidante, and the servants have noted my lack of courses and told your mother Oct 06 14:41:20 Right. Okay. Oct 06 14:42:31 * Molly nods, picking at her food. the day is pleasantly warm, but he is torn by the heat her scent generates and a cold dread in his stomach Oct 06 14:43:04 * Morgan watches her for a moment before looking away Oct 06 14:43:44 * Molly sighs Oct 06 14:43:52 I am sorry if you’re angry with me Oct 06 14:44:50 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 14:45:00 I think... I'll go for a walk Oct 06 14:45:08 * Molly nods Oct 06 14:45:20 Yes, Liebes Herz Oct 06 14:45:38 * Morgan nods, getting up and walking away, toward the outskirts of the town Oct 06 14:47:26 *He is caught up after about ten minutes by Heinzharold* Oct 06 14:47:30 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 06 14:47:35 Hey, man Oct 06 14:48:28 * Morgan glances at him Oct 06 14:48:29 Hey Oct 06 14:50:07 * HH looks him over solemnly Oct 06 14:50:12 how you doin’? Oct 06 14:51:11 * Morgan shrugs, looking at the ground Oct 06 14:51:52 Big news... Oct 06 14:52:17 Oh? Oct 06 14:52:43 A Babe... Oct 06 14:53:14 * Morgan looks at him Oct 06 14:53:17 Whose? Oct 06 14:53:58 Yours, man. Oct 06 14:54:11 * Morgan watches him steadily Oct 06 14:54:17 When did you find out? Oct 06 14:54:35 Like a minute before I followed you Oct 06 14:54:47 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 14:55:21 * HH watches him Oct 06 14:55:31 Not doing too well, huh? Oct 06 14:55:40 * Morgan shakes his head a little Oct 06 14:55:42 no Oct 06 14:55:51 drink? hug? Oct 06 14:55:59 drink. Lots. Oct 06 14:56:12 Tavern, or my place? Oct 06 14:57:11 Your place. I don't want to be around people Oct 06 14:58:10 * HH nods, heading that way. They don’t talk as they go, and as soon as they’re in the house HH locks the door behind them before finding a bottle of whiskey Oct 06 14:58:57 * Morgan moves to sit in one of the chairs Oct 06 14:59:53 * HH brings him the bottle, sitting in another Oct 06 15:00:39 * Morgan takes it, drinking Oct 06 15:00:59 * HH watches him Oct 06 15:01:14 Wanna talk? Oct 06 15:01:20 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 15:03:44 * HH nods, sitting quietly and letting him get on with drinking Oct 06 15:04:11 * Morgan drinks a fair bit before putting the bottle down Oct 06 15:04:17 The hell do I do? Oct 06 15:04:37 what can ya do, really? Oct 06 15:04:49 * Morgan scowls Oct 06 15:04:53 Nothing, as usual Oct 06 15:05:31 Occupational hazard of being married, man Oct 06 15:06:04 Yeah... but... Oct 06 15:06:33 But? Oct 06 15:07:10 Look, I've been careful man... Oct 06 15:07:42 Why? Oct 06 15:07:58 We've only... the once... Oct 06 15:08:05 * HH frowns Oct 06 15:08:16 You having second thoughts about the marriage? Oct 06 15:08:26 * Morgan sighs Oct 06 15:08:38 I don't know what I'm thinking right now... Oct 06 15:08:46 * HH nods Oct 06 15:09:48 Mebbie you rushed into this all, man. Pretty clear you’re not over Dietlinde Oct 06 15:10:10 * Morgan scowls Oct 06 15:11:14 Its just complicated Oct 06 15:11:52 * HH nods Oct 06 15:12:36 You got lots to deal with now, but you can handle this, man Oct 06 15:12:57 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 15:12:58 Maybe Oct 06 15:13:57 * HH gestures to the bottle Oct 06 15:14:06 Best get it out of yer system Oct 06 15:14:15 How do you mean Oct 06 15:14:32 Get drunk, scream at the sky Oct 06 15:15:14 You don't have enough whiskey for that Oct 06 15:16:19 * HH chuckles Oct 06 15:16:25 not my only bottle, man Oct 06 15:16:36 * Morgan nods, picking it up and drinking Oct 06 15:17:59 * HH does ply him with drink, which doesn’t really hit him until a few hours later when he steps outside. Then he realises he can’t feel much emotionally at all, and it’s pretty peaceful Oct 06 15:18:17 Guess I’ll walk you up, pick up Inga Oct 06 15:18:35 * Morgan nods Oct 06 15:18:37 Yeah, okay Oct 06 15:19:17 *They walk past the shack, all unlit as Claudia is off again for work* Oct 06 15:19:34 Think we missed dinner, man Oct 06 15:19:44 * Morgan nods Oct 06 15:19:47 Yeah, probably Oct 06 15:21:54 * HH chuckles, looking relaxed. He’s not drunk as much as Morgan, but still some. Morgan’s own drunkness only increases on the twenty minute walk. It’s dark when they get there Oct 06 15:22:08 Reck’n our girls upstairs? Oct 06 15:22:13 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 15:22:15 Couldn't say Oct 06 15:22:50 let’s look, yeah? Better’an turnin’ up like this f’ dinner Oct 06 15:23:40 * Morgan nods, heading that way Oct 06 15:25:28 *they get up to the Veisgraf Wing to find the ladies in the Parlour. Molly is sat by the fire, and the alcohol in his body and her warmth seems to make his sense of smell worse, because it hits him like a brick Oct 06 15:25:56 * HH comes to hug Inga Oct 06 15:26:21 * Morgan clears his throat Oct 06 15:26:28 I'm going to get cleaned up Oct 06 15:27:47 *Molly nods* Oct 06 15:28:33 * Morgan goes through to the bedroom, finding clean clothes before going to wash up Oct 06 15:28:53 * HH is now known as Molly Oct 06 15:30:04 * Molly is waiting for him just outside the bathroom door when he comes out. It’s very close quarters. She looks concerned, but that smell is even more intense than her obvious worry Oct 06 15:30:09 Liebes herz... Oct 06 15:30:26 Yes? Oct 06 15:30:36 You’re avoiding me. Oct 06 15:31:00 * Morgan shrugs a little Oct 06 15:31:22 * Molly puts her hand on his chest, looking up at him seriously Oct 06 15:31:33 You’re avoiding me, and you’re drunk. Oct 06 15:31:59 Maybe Oct 06 15:33:16 I do not like it. *she speaks quietly* You are hurting me. I know this is not what you want, that -I- am not what you want right now, but I still love you so very damned much. Oct 06 15:33:45 * Morgan scowls Oct 06 15:35:29 Fine. Oct 06 15:35:50 * Molly watches him for a long moment Oct 06 15:36:10 I do not understand why you are angry with me! I did not get pregnant alone! Oct 06 15:36:51 * Morgan watches her steadily Oct 06 15:37:15 No... you just kept it from me while telling others... who also kept it from me. Oct 06 15:38:08 What was I to do?! I thought perhaps I was just late, or maybe getting sick again. I was scared of how you would react. Oct 06 15:39:17 I see. Oct 06 15:39:58 * Molly nods slowly “I needed people to support me.” Oct 06 15:40:22 And you cannot count on me. I understand. Oct 06 15:41:27 You have left me alone and gotten drunk... You clearly do not want to be anywhere near me. Oct 06 15:42:26 I'm sorry, but your not telling me came -long- before that, so don't be trying to make out you're not at fault here Oct 06 15:42:55 What was the point of causing so much pain for a false alarm? Oct 06 15:44:02 And yet our mothers know it is not a false alarm... as does Inga Oct 06 15:45:09 Only recently, yes Oct 06 15:45:37 -still- before you told me... so pack it in with the self righteousness Oct 06 15:46:15 * Molly steps away, but that only takes her back to the wall behind her Oct 06 15:47:51 Alright then. I am at fault. I should have told you. If our marriage is to be ended, then at least I will have given Sudlachenburg the future heir it needs Oct 06 15:48:17 * Morgan looks hurt Oct 06 15:48:53 * Molly looks away Oct 06 15:50:13 * Morgan speaks quietly Oct 06 15:50:36 I love you... this hurts me more than I can express and your behaviour is making it worse. Oct 06 15:51:39 * Molly looks sad “I don’t want to hurt you. I am scared and hurting for myself and the child that we are not going to make you happy” Oct 06 15:52:00 * Morgan nods Oct 06 15:52:10 But hurt me you have. I don't know how to deal with this Oct 06 15:55:09 * Molly shakes her head “Me either. I wish it hadn’t happened, but I -will- be a better parent to this baby than my parents were to me.” Oct 06 15:55:18 * Morgan nods Oct 06 15:55:22 Yes, you will Oct 06 15:56:12 I thought I could be so good a wife to you that you would never regret making the compromise, but it seems I cannot Oct 06 15:56:31 * Morgan looks deeply hurt Oct 06 15:57:13 I will understand if you wish us to live separately now. I can have a room in the main house Oct 06 15:58:28 I don't know how to deal with this... Oct 06 16:00:01 * Molly nods Oct 06 16:00:41 I don’t want to lose you, but... Oct 06 16:01:16 but... Oct 06 16:01:43 It feels like I am going to, that it isn’t enough for you Oct 06 16:03:41 You just... need to give me time Oct 06 16:05:55 * Molly nods sadly “Alright” Oct 06 16:06:45 I've -deaded- this... I'm terrified of it Oct 06 16:07:43 * Molly nods Oct 06 16:07:52 You do not want another child Oct 06 16:08:07 * Morgan sighs Oct 06 16:08:13 It doesn't matter what I want Oct 06 16:08:58 No, not only will I not end that life, we have a duty to Sudlachenburg Oct 06 16:09:58 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 16:10:40 * Molly nods “I am sorry, for everything.” Oct 06 16:10:59 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 16:11:02 As am I Oct 06 16:11:20 * Molly nods Oct 06 16:11:26 May I hug you? Oct 06 16:11:41 If you wish Oct 06 16:12:42 * Molly does so. He can’t feel any change in her body, just the overwhelming scent of her. She holds him tightly Oct 06 16:13:50 * Morgan puts his arms around her gingerly Oct 06 16:14:48 *His body is stirred immediately. She tucks her head beneath his chin, and the roots of her hair smell strongly of it Oct 06 16:15:12 * Morgan frowns, standing still Oct 06 16:15:54 * Molly presses gently against that part of him, though says nothing Oct 06 16:16:20 * Morgan sighs Oct 06 16:16:22 I need to eat Oct 06 16:17:05 * Molly nods, holding on a few moments longer “There is still some hope, it seems” Oct 06 16:17:53 Meaning? Oct 06 16:19:38 There’s ummm... still some attraction and desire there for you, and that will be enough, I hope. Oct 06 16:20:23 Just... give me a little time and we'll talk Oct 06 16:21:21 * Molly nods, letting him go Oct 06 16:21:32 I will retire now Oct 06 16:21:39 * Morgan nods Oct 06 16:21:43 I'm going to find something to eat Oct 06 16:21:51 goodnight, Morgan. Oct 06 16:23:23 * Morgan nods Oct 06 16:23:24 Goodnight Oct 06 16:23:53 * Molly goes into their bedroom, shutting the door behind her Oct 06 16:27:07 * Morgan goes down to find something to eat Oct 06 16:29:23 *He finds some food in the kitchens, but the servants all seem busy Oct 06 16:30:57 * Morgan gathers a few things before going to find somewhere quiet to eat Oct 06 16:32:25 *he manages this in the library, where the tempting bottles of promised oblivion await him on the sideboard* Oct 06 16:33:20 * Morgan stares at them for a while Oct 06 16:34:37 *he finds himself pouring and drinking more whiskey* Oct 06 16:35:00 * Morgan frowns, draining the glass before putting it down, moving away from it Oct 06 16:37:55 *he manages to stay away from it and finish eating. His gaze falls to his Father’s vault where the family tree is kept, already marked with Dietlinde and Jana’s names years ago, and Molly and Varick’s only a few weeks ago. Before a year has passed since those names, he will have to add a new one Oct 06 16:39:18 * Morgan scowls at it the vault door Oct 06 16:40:59 *Within it is also his first wedding ring that he chose to no longer wear, and Dietlinde’s which he had taken with him in his pocket that day, giving her no choice at all Oct 06 16:41:32 * Morgan clenches his fists, moving t pick. Up. The bottle Oct 06 16:43:18 *it feels good, like an answer where he has none* Oct 06 16:43:46 * Morgan uncorks it, drinking Oct 06 16:45:09 *he doesn’t really notice how much he’s had until a little later he takes a swig from the empty bottle* Oct 06 16:46:49 * Morgan puts it aside, moving to go outside Oct 06 16:48:15 *it’s fully dark, stars and Sudlache glowing Oct 06 16:48:50 * Morgan wanders halfway to the lake before sitting down, slumping Oct 06 16:51:05 *it’s very quiet, just the lapping on the shore Oct 06 16:52:25 * Morgan lays back, just looking up at the stars Oct 06 16:54:03 *They move around above, but he’s soon very tired, and very cold. Her scent has lingered on his clothes, so this also bothers him Oct 06 16:54:31 * Morgan just lays there, closing his eyes Oct 06 16:56:18 *he wakes on the shore when the sun is up, someone gently kicking his side* Oct 06 16:56:29 * Morgan groans, looking up Oct 06 16:56:51 * Molly is now known as Edward Oct 06 16:56:58 * Edward is stood over him Oct 06 16:57:30 * Morgan rolls, coming up on his knees Oct 06 16:57:33 Not dead, just dead drunk, I see. Oct 06 16:57:49 * Morgan watches him Oct 06 16:57:52 Must be disappointed Oct 06 16:58:01 Not particularly. Oct 06 16:58:31 * Morgan shrugs a little Oct 06 16:59:05 * Edward offers him a hand Oct 06 16:59:29 * Morgan looks at it for a moment before taking it, pulling himself up Oct 06 17:00:47 * Edward then lets go, brushing off his doublet Oct 06 17:00:57 You smell like a distillery. Oct 06 17:01:23 Time for a bath then Oct 06 17:01:55 * Edward nods, waving Morgan ahead. Morgan’s head is pounding, understandably Oct 06 17:02:27 Why are you out so early? Oct 06 17:03:29 I have only just arrived. *he watches him suspiciously* Oct 06 17:03:47 * Morgan sighs Oct 06 17:03:49 What? Oct 06 17:04:36 I did not expect you to have returned from wherever you were kicking your heels in Avalon. Much less that you have not tried to kill me yet. Oct 06 17:05:23 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 17:05:25 Give it time Oct 06 17:06:01 * Edward nods Oct 06 17:06:13 After you, I would rather not have you at my back. Oct 06 17:06:46 Because you've proven to be much more trustable... Oct 06 17:07:01 Just go, Morgan. Oct 06 17:07:56 Oh, just women and children then... Oct 06 17:08:01 * Morgan starts walking away Oct 06 17:08:09 * Edward follows him Oct 06 17:08:25 How long are you staying here? Oct 06 17:08:33 None of your business Oct 06 17:09:06 Yes it is. Oct 06 17:09:33 * Morgan slows to a stop Oct 06 17:10:17 No, it really isn't Oct 06 17:10:42 Is too. Oct 06 17:11:03 What are you, six? Oct 06 17:12:01 * Edward smiles slightly Oct 06 17:12:08 It takes one to know one. Oct 06 17:12:23 Oh fuck off Edward Oct 06 17:12:29 * Morgan starts walking away Oct 06 17:13:20 * Edward looks towards the Veisgraf Wing, he must have caught the movement in the window where Molly is looking out at them Oct 06 17:13:30 Oh... I see... Oct 06 17:13:37 unlikely Oct 06 17:13:51 You’ve done it again Oct 06 17:14:21 * Morgan stops, turning to face him Oct 06 17:14:38 Clearly you've decided now is your time to die Oct 06 17:15:08 I’d rather not. Who is she? Who are her family? Oct 06 17:15:24 Let me see... that'd be... thats right, none of your damn business Oct 06 17:16:26 Of course it is. Everything that concerns Sudlachenburg concerns me. You will answer me, or I will go up there and find out for myself Oct 06 17:16:48 And if you try I will finish what I started with your face Oct 06 17:17:15 * Edward nods, watching Morgan with a micro expression of disappointment Oct 06 17:17:22 She is not noble, is she? Oct 06 17:17:50 What part of none of your business do you not understand? Perhaps I damaged your brain when I was merciful last time... Oct 06 17:18:13 * Edward strides off towards the Veisgraf Wing Oct 06 17:18:46 * Morgan chases after him, grabbing at him to throw him to the ground Oct 06 17:19:20 * Edward hits the ground Oct 06 17:19:25 Get off me! Oct 06 17:19:36 * Morgan hits him in the ribs Oct 06 17:19:56 * Edward makes an “ooof!” sound Oct 06 17:20:07 * Morgan gets up Oct 06 17:20:23 I swear to god,I will finish what I started... Oct 06 17:21:03 * Edward gets up carefully Oct 06 17:21:17 You... wouldn’t... do... that... to... Mother... Oct 06 17:21:37 * Morgan looks to be trembling Oct 06 17:22:15 Look at me and tell me how -sure- you are of that Oct 06 17:22:38 * Edward looks at him “I am sure.” Oct 06 17:22:51 * Morgan grins Oct 06 17:22:55 Then by all means, try me Oct 06 17:23:02 * Edward scoffs Oct 06 17:24:14 Grow up, Morgan, I am not going to fight a clearly dishevelled and hung over man whilst his.... I presume -wife-, though perhaps a mistress or even a snuck-in lightskirt watches Oct 06 17:25:06 No... because I'm not a defenceless woman or child... thats more your style, isn't it? Or do you only murder those by proxy, too afraid to dirty your own -damned- hands Oct 06 17:25:39 You have no idea what you’re talking about. Oct 06 17:26:06 * Morgan wrenches at his collar, ripping his shirt so his shoulder is on show Oct 06 17:26:09 Don't I? Oct 06 17:26:56 * Edward carefully opens his own, showing his own wound, looks to be from a pistol Oct 06 17:27:10 You are not the only one your stupid choice harmed. Oct 06 17:27:19 * Morgan takes a step closer Oct 06 17:28:15 When you hear their screams, night after night, -then- you can preach to me. If I see you... if I even get -wind- of you anywhere near the Veisgraf wing, or near -her-, I will very slowly break every damn bone in your body, and make sure -everyone- understands why Oct 06 17:28:29 * Morgan turns, walking away Oct 06 17:28:50 * Edward grabs hold of his clothes from the back Oct 06 17:29:37 I hear many screams. I hear the screams of all the women and children in Sudlachenburg being raped and murdered by the annexing troops you had invited in. Oct 06 17:30:09 * Morgan whirls, aiming an elbow for Edwards cheek Oct 06 17:30:35 * Edward gets struck, not expecting it. He staggers but doesn’t go down Oct 06 17:31:19 Don’t you realise what -they- would have done to Dietlinde and Jana would have been infinitely scarier and more brutal than what I had to do? Oct 06 17:31:46 * Morgan screams, throwing himself at Edward Oct 06 17:32:17 * Edward is waiting for this, and hits Morgan hard in the stomach Oct 06 17:33:02 * Morgan goes down, curling himself around Edwards legs as he goes Oct 06 17:33:53 * Edward flounders and then falls. He seems more intent on defending himself than attacking Oct 06 17:34:24 * Morgan flails, trying to hit him Oct 06 17:35:29 *He manages to land a couple of blows before he hears the ground rumble. Though it turns out it is not the earth, it is Grunhelm ordering “ENOUGH!” Oct 06 17:35:55 * Morgan collapses to the ground, sobbing Oct 06 17:37:03 * Edward gets out of the way, standing. He then hears Grunhelm say “where did you get that from?!” Oct 06 17:37:31 * Morgan coughs, glancing up Oct 06 17:38:51 *Molly is stood in front of Edward. She has the Koertig-crested dagger in her hand, keeping it held in front of her. Edward keeps his hands by his side but away from his body Oct 06 17:39:25 * Morgan groans, getting up slowly Oct 06 17:39:57 *Grunhelm is watching all parties carefully, but Molly is simply focused on Edward Oct 06 17:40:11 M: You will leave my husband alone. Oct 06 17:41:34 * Edward bows to her, despite the fact she’s barefoot and only in a nightdress “Veisgrafin Koertig, we have not been introduced...” Oct 06 17:41:49 And you won't be. Now fuck off Oct 06 17:41:54 * Morgan moves toward Molly Oct 06 17:42:40 *Grunhelm folds his arms* Let’s take this to the Graf. Oct 06 17:43:33 *Molly is simply watching Edward. Then he starts to look a little faint Oct 06 17:43:53 * Morgan frowns, looking at him before looking back to Molly Oct 06 17:45:28 *there’s blood on the front of her nightdress. Edward hits the ground undecorously Oct 06 17:45:41 shit... Grunhelm, get a doctor Oct 06 17:48:17 *He goes at a surprising speed for so big a man* Oct 06 17:48:23 * Edward is now known as Molly Oct 06 17:48:29 * Molly looks down Oct 06 17:48:30 Come on love, lets get you inside Oct 06 17:48:35 oh. oh dear. Oct 06 17:50:20 * Morgan nods, reaching for her Oct 06 17:50:23 Come on... Oct 06 17:50:29 * Molly takes his hand Oct 06 17:51:45 * Morgan leads her back toward the house Oct 06 17:52:23 * Molly stays quiet until they get to their room Oct 06 17:52:38 I will need a moment to get changed Oct 06 17:52:46 Uhhh... okay Oct 06 17:52:57 I will summon Inga Oct 06 17:53:17 * Molly nods. She kisses his cheek, and she still smells so good Oct 06 17:53:25 Thank you Oct 06 17:53:39 * Morgan nods, going to ring a bell hard Oct 06 17:54:47 *the time passes busily with servants, tea, and then Verity appearing. Molly has gone to lie down, so Verity finds him in the corridor awaiting Dr Poldi Oct 06 17:54:51 * Molly is now known as Verity Oct 06 17:55:07 Dear boy *she looks concerned* Oct 06 17:55:11 Mother Oct 06 17:55:21 * Verity opens her arms for him Oct 06 17:55:43 * Morgan moves into them quietly Oct 06 17:56:15 * Verity holds him like she did when he was a boy Oct 06 17:56:34 It might be alright, these things can happen Oct 06 17:56:50 I dont see that being the case Oct 06 17:57:17 I’m sorry, dear boy, I really am Oct 06 17:57:51 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 17:58:19 Will she let you be with her? Oct 06 17:58:33 I don't know Oct 06 17:59:06 I think you should be, whenever you can. She needs to know how much you love her Oct 06 18:00:00 * Morgan nods Oct 06 18:00:04 I'll go ask Oct 06 18:00:27 * Verity nods Oct 06 18:00:34 I’ll wait in the parlour Oct 06 18:01:17 * Morgan nods, going inside before going to Molly Oct 06 18:02:19 * Verity is now known as Molly Oct 06 18:02:32 * Molly is propped up in bed drinking tea Oct 06 18:02:50 Is he here now? Oct 06 18:03:07 Not yet. I... I wanted to be with you Oct 06 18:03:30 * Molly nods Oct 06 18:03:41 Come and sit with me, please? Oct 06 18:03:51 * Morgan nods, going to sit beside her Oct 06 18:04:47 * Molly takes his hand Oct 06 18:04:56 I am sorry we quarrelled Oct 06 18:05:14 * Morgan nods Oct 06 18:05:15 Me too Oct 06 18:05:46 I would like us to move forward from this Oct 06 18:06:19 * Morgan nods Oct 06 18:06:21 As would I Oct 06 18:26:23 * Molly nods, resting her cheek to his shoulder Oct 06 18:26:49 I love you, liebes herz. Too much, I fear Oct 06 18:27:00 Too much? Oct 06 18:28:21 More than you wish me to. More than you can handle. Oct 06 18:29:04 Oh love, no... Oct 06 18:29:28 * Molly nods Oct 06 18:30:07 I know my place at your side requires more gentleness and restraint than for most Oct 06 18:30:47 Its difficult for me, trying to come back from where I was Oct 06 18:30:57 * Molly nods Oct 06 18:31:15 You’ll always wish you could be there, I know Oct 06 18:31:31 Where? Oct 06 18:34:33 With Dietlinde Oct 06 18:35:07 Oh, love... no... I -choose- to be here, with you Oct 06 18:35:52 I would still give them back to you if there was any way to Oct 06 18:36:31 * Morgan sighs Oct 06 18:37:02 That is not something I ever want you to think. I am with you... I -chose- to stop trying to get to them... Oct 06 18:37:41 Oh... I hadn’t... I didn’t think of that Oct 06 18:37:55 * Morgan nods Oct 06 18:39:00 * Molly places a gentle kiss to his neck, making that scent from her hair stronger Oct 06 18:39:17 * Morgan sighs Oct 06 18:39:23 Im sorry I caused you so much pain Oct 06 18:40:05 I am sorry to have done likewise Oct 06 18:40:15 * Morgan nods Oct 06 18:40:22 We'll just have to wait and see what the doctor says Oct 06 18:40:52 As long as there is not permanent damage Oct 06 18:41:02 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 18:41:51 What will you do about -him-? Oct 06 18:42:04 I don't know Oct 06 18:42:30 * Molly nods. There’s a knock on the door Oct 06 18:42:40 * Morgan gets up to answer it Oct 06 18:43:45 *Dr Poldi is waiting* My Lord, good morning Oct 06 18:44:08 Doctor... come in, please Oct 06 18:44:26 *He does so* Oct 06 18:45:15 *He inclines his head to Molly. Theykd met just before the wedding when Sascha beat her and she’d been worried she might not be able to have a child* Oct 06 18:45:53 * Morgan watches them quietly Oct 06 18:48:52 *they go through some preliminaries, and establish she has been likely pregnant about six weeks* Oct 06 18:49:16 * Morgan frowns briefly, keeping quiet Oct 06 18:51:34 DP: I will need to do an internal examination Oct 06 18:54:22 * Morgan frowns, watching her Oct 06 18:54:32 * Molly looks scared by this Oct 06 18:54:56 Will it hurt? Oct 06 18:55:23 DP: I’m afraid it might, but I will be as gentle as I can Oct 06 18:56:28 * Molly looks to Morgan “will you please stay?” Oct 06 18:56:38 * Morgan nods Oct 06 18:56:42 If you need me to Oct 06 18:58:31 * Molly nods. She holds tightly to his hand throughout whilst the doctor works beneath the sheet Oct 06 19:00:42 Me squeezes her hand, sitting quietly Oct 06 19:01:23 *the doctor soon covers her again, wiping his hands* Oct 06 19:02:26 DP: It is still early days, but I see no signs that the uterus is opening, and the bleeding has stopped Oct 06 19:02:36 What does that mean? Oct 06 19:03:07 *DoctorPoldi smiles* it means that congratulations are in order, my Lord Oct 06 19:03:30 * Molly just nods a little Oct 06 19:03:32 She is not losing the child? Oct 06 19:03:57 DP: no, not at all Oct 06 19:04:13 * Morgan nods Oct 06 19:04:24 Thank you doctor... what should we do? Oct 06 19:05:03 DP: let her rest for the day, but then she can be up and about as usual Oct 06 19:05:20 * Morgan nods Oct 06 19:05:22 Thank you doctor Oct 06 19:05:34 * Molly thanks him too Oct 06 19:06:12 *he bows before letting himself out. she looks to Morgan, watching his expression* Oct 06 19:06:38 * Morgan lets out a slow breath Oct 06 19:07:23 I’m still pregnant. Oct 06 19:07:31 * Morgan nods Oct 06 19:07:36 You are Oct 06 19:07:58 * Molly looks unsure Oct 06 19:08:05 how do you feel about that? Oct 06 19:08:16 scared Oct 06 19:08:53 * Molly nods Oct 06 19:09:07 are you relieved? Oct 06 19:09:13 I think so Oct 06 19:09:32 * Molly nods Oct 06 19:10:03 must I really stay here in bed -all- day? Oct 06 19:10:31 * Morgan nods Oct 06 19:10:35 Thats what he said Oct 06 19:10:48 * Molly nods Oct 06 19:10:59 You cannot stay? Oct 06 19:11:09 I think... there are things I must deal with now Oct 06 19:11:47 * Molly nods. She shifts a little to kiss him on the mouth Oct 06 19:13:25 * Morgan presses his lips to hers Oct 06 19:14:35 *her mouth is warm, her body against him soft, and between the smell and his on and off arousal from it he’s in danger of losing his good sense Oct 06 19:14:47 * Morgan pulls away Oct 06 19:15:06 * Molly frowns slightly Oct 06 19:15:12 is something wrong? Oct 06 19:15:25 I'll explain later Oct 06 19:15:35 * Molly nods Oct 06 19:15:50 but things are alright between us? Oct 06 19:16:27 I think so... they will be Oct 06 19:16:43 * Molly nods Oct 06 19:17:14 I will be right here in bed waiting for you Oct 06 19:17:27 * Molly blushes then Oct 06 19:18:27 * Morgan nods, kissing her knuckles before letting her hand go Oct 06 19:19:14 * Molly glances at him shyly “now that I’m increasing, could we... you know... like on our wedding day?” Oct 06 19:19:43 We'll talk about it later... Oct 06 19:19:56 * Molly nods Oct 06 19:20:04 yes, liebes herz Oct 06 19:21:16 * Morgan nods, standing up Oct 06 19:21:21 Do you want Inga? Oct 06 19:21:32 * Molly nods Oct 06 19:21:36 yes please Oct 06 19:22:41 * Morgan nods Oct 06 19:22:43 I'll see to it Oct 06 19:23:01 thank you Oct 06 19:24:17 * Morgan nods, heading out to find her Oct 06 19:25:42 *Inga, HH, and Verity are waiting in the parlour anxiously* Oct 06 19:26:40 * Morgan squares his shoulders Oct 06 19:26:56 It looks like she is not losing the baby Oct 06 19:28:16 *They all looks so happy and relieved* Oct 06 19:28:31 V: Dear boy, that’s wonderful news! Oct 06 19:29:28 * Morgan nods a little, looking at Inga Oct 06 19:29:32 She'd like you to go to her Oct 06 19:30:34 *Inga does so. Verity hugs Morgan* you must be so relieved! Oct 06 19:31:58 aye Oct 06 19:32:17 HH: $you okay?$ Oct 06 19:32:34 $not even a little$ Oct 06 19:33:09 HH: Probably need some fresh air now, wanna go for a walk, man? Oct 06 19:33:21 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 06 19:33:25 I need to speak with father Oct 06 19:35:24 Verity: I think he’s in his office, maybe Heinzharold can go with you Oct 06 19:35:51 Alright mother Oct 06 19:36:58 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 06 19:37:26 * HH walks beside him as they head that way Oct 06 19:37:34 You slept? Oct 06 19:37:59 I -think- so Oct 06 19:39:27 * HH glances at him Oct 06 19:39:42 that good, was it? Oct 06 19:40:35 We argued... I got drunker and ended up watching the stars til I fell asleep Oct 06 19:41:06 * HH nods Oct 06 19:41:38 got a bit overwrought, did she? Oct 06 19:41:47 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 19:41:51 A little maybe Oct 06 19:43:00 * HH nods Oct 06 19:43:13 She’s okay though, yeah? Oct 06 19:43:39 Looks that way Oct 06 19:45:57 * HH nods Oct 06 19:46:22 That’s good, right? Baby stuff aside, yer wife is fit and well Oct 06 19:47:21 Yeah its good Oct 06 19:47:45 * HH nods Oct 06 19:48:00 What’s going on in yer head, man? Oct 06 19:48:33 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 19:48:35 Very little good Oct 06 19:49:04 if yer gonn’ drink yerself stupid about it, might be best just to get it out Oct 06 19:49:34 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 06 19:49:40 Cant risk that again Oct 06 19:49:50 what? Oct 06 19:50:10 Getting that drunk Oct 06 19:50:19 * HH nods Oct 06 19:50:24 ‘s not like you Oct 06 19:50:29 No, it isn't Oct 06 19:50:51 You know the babe’s definitely yers, right? Oct 06 19:51:07 * Morgan frowns Oct 06 19:52:06 That thought hadn't entered my mind Oct 06 19:52:41 Good. I know she’s sayin’ bout not gettin’ pregnant the first time, but it definitely ‘appends Oct 06 19:52:53 Apparently so Oct 06 19:53:19 * HH nods Oct 06 19:53:30 You were a great Da, man Oct 06 19:54:52 Clearly not Oct 06 19:55:11 Yeah you were, she loved you so much Oct 06 19:55:46 My job was to keep them safe... Oct 06 19:56:06 couldn’ta seen that coming, man Oct 06 19:57:01 * Morgan grinds his teeth Oct 06 19:58:06 I should have Oct 06 19:58:59 We’ll be more vigilant this time. All of us. Oct 06 19:59:17 yeah Oct 06 20:00:36 And you’ll be living here, guards an’ stuff. Get Claudia back home too Oct 06 20:01:52 Yeah... Oct 06 20:03:32 It’s gon’ be okay, man. I’d die for yer kid and I don’t even know ‘em yet Oct 06 20:04:07 * Morgan nods Oct 06 20:04:10 I know you would Oct 06 20:05:42 Varick’ll be happy Oct 06 20:05:51 Yeah I imagine so Oct 06 20:06:04 Little brother or sister Oct 06 20:07:53 Probably... assuming it carries on going well Oct 06 20:08:22 I’ll pray for ‘em Oct 06 20:08:32 * Morgan nods Oct 06 20:08:34 Thanks man Oct 06 20:10:11 Yer scared yer gonna fuck it up? Or scared of loving and losing them? Oct 06 20:11:42 Both actually Oct 06 20:11:48 * HH nods Oct 06 20:12:31 We’re gonna all be here to help the first. The second... well, I’d rather have loved Da an’ lost him than never have loved him or met h8m at all Oct 06 20:12:47 * Morgan nods, frowning Oct 06 20:13:58 what? Oct 06 20:15:13 Its difficult... knowing already how much that'd hurt Oct 06 20:15:21 I dont think I could bear it again Oct 06 20:16:15 Mebbie you wouldn’t have to face it. Mebbie it’ll all be fine. Oct 06 20:17:03 * Morgan shrugs a little Oct 06 20:17:09 Maybe Oct 06 20:18:01 could be someone amazing in there, man Oct 06 20:18:19 Yeah, could be Oct 06 20:19:36 * HH nods Oct 06 20:19:44 Little fingernails... Oct 06 20:20:33 * Morgan nods Oct 06 20:20:37 Yeah, I know man Oct 06 20:21:46 * HH nods, pulling him into a hug Oct 06 20:21:58 It’s gonn’ be okay, man Oct 06 20:22:36 We'll see Oct 06 20:24:11 we’ll be around for you both. Molly’s gonn’ need someone to be excited with Oct 06 20:24:33 * Morgan nods sadly Oct 06 20:25:08 Mebbie you can be excited for the next one Oct 06 20:25:32 Maybe in time I will be for this one Oct 06 20:25:39 * HH nods Oct 06 20:26:13 sounds good. *they get near Adalbrecht’s room* hey, that sounds like the King O’ Eisen Oct 06 20:26:50 * Morgan nods a little Oct 06 20:26:53 Yeah.... Oct 06 20:27:06 when’d he slink back? Oct 06 20:27:20 This morning I think Oct 06 20:27:50 * HH nods Oct 06 20:28:00 Right, you still need me? Oct 06 20:28:42 I'll be alright Oct 06 20:28:56 * HH pats his shoulder Oct 06 20:28:59 I’ll be around Oct 06 20:29:17 * Morgan nods Oct 06 20:29:19 Thanks man Oct 06 20:30:36 * HH takes himself off Oct 06 20:31:01 * Morgan knocks on the door Oct 06 20:31:30 * HH is now known as Adalbrecht Oct 06 20:31:46 Come in Oct 06 20:31:55 * Morgan pushes the door open, going inside Oct 06 20:33:07 *Edward is sat at the desk too. There’s some paperwork on it* Oct 06 20:33:13 Good morning, Morgan Oct 06 20:33:48 Father Oct 06 20:34:53 * Adalbrecht smiles Oct 06 20:35:20 Ad: I have some good news for you *Edward watches Morgan carefully * Oct 06 20:35:38 Do you... whats that? Oct 06 20:36:06 You are going to be gaining a sister in law Oct 06 20:36:14 Am I Oct 06 20:36:22 * Adalbrecht nods, smiling Oct 06 20:36:52 Mina Hapsburg. She kept that quiet whilst she was here, didn’t she? Oct 06 20:37:14 Indeed... let us hope that history does not repeat itself Oct 06 20:37:43 * Adalbrecht looks unamused “That is not funny, Morgan.” Oct 06 20:37:51 It wasn't intended to be Oct 06 20:38:23 *Edward sips his coffee* How is -your- wife? Oct 06 20:39:13 * Morgan ignores him, looking to his father Oct 06 20:39:42 I wish to have guards in the Veisgraf wing Oct 06 20:39:54 * Adalbrecht watches him “Congratulate your brother, Morgan.” Oct 06 20:40:18 No Oct 06 20:40:35 * Adalbrecht frowns Oct 06 20:40:41 You are being rude. Oct 06 20:40:56 E: Oh just let him, Father, it doesn’t matter to me Oct 06 20:41:33 That has always been quite clear, Edward... Oct 06 20:41:56 *Edward frowns a little, but keeps quiet* Oct 06 20:42:03 Why do you want guards? Oct 06 20:42:12 To keep my wife safe Oct 06 20:43:09 From? Oct 06 20:43:54 The sort of despicable, dishonourable -cowardly- rake that would have a woman murdered... you know, the sort of person you would despise if you knew that about them Oct 06 20:44:13 * Adalbrecht frowns Oct 06 20:44:19 Have you been drinking? Oct 06 20:44:51 No, not today Oct 06 20:45:07 what are you talking about then? Oct 06 20:46:27 Exactly what I said... that sort of -vile- monster got to my wife once before, and I couldn't say what I'd do if it happened again... and I know you'd not want to risk that sort of disgusting person being able to get near... Oct 06 20:47:45 Edward, you are excused. Oct 06 20:48:18 Ed: *he takes up the paperwork, tucking it under his arm* Yes, my Lord Oct 06 20:48:38 * Morgan looks at him Oct 06 20:48:44 Stay away from my wife Oct 06 20:50:05 *Edward nods, leaving the room. Adalbrecht frowns deeply* Oct 06 20:50:12 Take a seat. Oct 06 20:50:20 I'd rather not Oct 06 20:50:29 It wasn’t an offer. Oct 06 20:50:38 * Morgan sits down Oct 06 20:51:25 what the hell has gotten into you?! Oct 06 20:51:58 * Morgan watches him Oct 06 20:52:17 In what respect my lord Oct 06 20:53:12 Why are you suddenly being so contrary? Oct 06 20:54:14 I don't believe I am Oct 06 20:54:45 You are. Why all the worries about Molly now? Oct 06 20:55:54 I am concerned for her well being... you never know when a snake in the grass will appear Oct 06 20:56:28 You were fine yesterday Oct 06 20:57:12 Indeed Oct 06 20:58:19 DoI need to send Grunhelm to warn someone to leave her alone? Oct 06 20:58:59 If you wish Oct 06 20:59:33 Who? Oct 06 21:00:20 I'll deal with it Oct 06 21:02:29 I do not think you will. This is -my- Grafdom, until I am dead. If there is a problem here, it is mine to handle. Oct 06 21:02:53 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 21:03:04 Then you should ask your younger son why I might be so hostile Oct 06 21:03:47 You and he should reconcile whilst you have the chance. He will be leaving tomorrow Oct 06 21:04:00 Then I suggest you ask him quickly Oct 06 21:04:56 Alright, I will. You can remain here Oct 06 21:05:11 No, I think I'd rather accompany you Oct 06 21:05:28 I said, you will remain here. Oct 06 21:05:43 No, you said I -can- remain here... I choose not to. Oct 06 21:06:00 I am instructing you to remain here. Oct 06 21:06:26 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 21:06:27 Very well Oct 06 21:07:17 * Adalbrecht is gone about five minutes before he returns, sitting down again Oct 06 21:07:32 He says he has no idea what you are talking about Oct 06 21:07:47 So... he's a liar as well then Oct 06 21:08:03 What are you accusing your brother of? Oct 06 21:08:54 * Morgan watches him Oct 06 21:09:05 I will withdraw to the Veisgraf wing Oct 06 21:10:25 No, you will answer your Graf, or you will give up on these dramatics Oct 06 21:10:54 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 06 21:11:00 My lord, you do not want to push me on this Oct 06 21:11:27 Then I suggest you stop being antagonistic to all and sundry Oct 06 21:11:46 I am not being antagonistic to all and sundry at all. Oct 06 21:13:47 Your brother is not staying long, you can stay out of each other’s company easily. But your Mother is -not- to be upset by the two of you, she has been through enough in recent years, and it risks making her unwell to continue your feuding. Oct 06 21:14:44 * Morgan grinds his teeth a moment Oct 06 21:14:50 Well, that is down to your son Oct 06 21:16:53 I have told him to stay out of your way also Oct 06 21:17:57 * Morgan watches him Oct 06 21:18:09 Perhaps you could tell him to stay away from my wife this time as well Oct 06 21:19:00 I will tell him that, but I see Varick has already found him Oct 06 21:19:15 Varick isn't mine by birth, he's probably safe Oct 06 21:19:55 You are making accusations that your brother murdered Dietlinde and Jana. Oct 06 21:20:24 He wouldn't get his hands dirty like that... common people are beneath him Oct 06 21:20:49 Then why are you still arguing? Oct 06 21:21:21 I didn't say he didn't murder them... just that he would not do it himself Oct 06 21:21:48 * Adalbrecht frowns Oct 06 21:22:10 I would think -very- carefully about what you say next, Morgan. Oct 06 21:22:49 I am well aware he has long been your favourite... Oct 06 21:23:31 I mean think about the consequences for Sudlachenburg, our reputation, and also that of Graben, Koln, and Innesbruck. Oct 06 21:23:45 * Morgan stands up Oct 06 21:24:13 Yes, that is much the same excuse he used. If you'll excuse me, I will go and make sure my wife is safe while I make plans Oct 06 21:24:28 Plans for what? Oct 06 21:25:22 I will not be found wanting in keeping my wife safe again, even if that means leaving Oct 06 21:26:00 You are the Veisgraf, your job is to be here. Molly is perfectly safe Oct 06 21:26:55 As I recall we all thought that last time as well. Knowing what I do, I am not willing to take that risk again. Oct 06 21:26:58 * Morgan moves toward the door Oct 06 21:27:43 It is time for you to do your duty, Morgan. Oct 06 21:28:16 * Morgan opens the door Oct 06 21:28:24 I did that... it wasn't enough for any of you Oct 06 21:29:02 When? When did you do that? Oct 06 21:29:29 I married. I had a child. Oct 06 21:29:52 You married a commoner! You -know- that is not permitted! Oct 06 21:30:33 And that warranted my ostracisation and their -deaths-. I -fully- understand. Oct 06 21:30:44 * Morgan moves through the door, leaving it open Oct 06 21:30:59 * Adalbrecht follows him Oct 06 21:31:53 You should have known better, and you should know better now! Work for the good of Sudlachenburg, not your feelings. Oct 06 21:32:06 * Morgan turns to look at him Oct 06 21:32:39 -you- should have supported your son,, but you -abandoned- him. Oct 06 21:33:45 You made your bed, Morgan. Oct 06 21:34:00 Very well. I will speak of it no more Oct 06 21:34:04 * Morgan turns, walking away Oct 06 21:35:16 * Adalbrecht lets him go Oct 06 21:35:41 * Morgan makes his way back to the Veisgraf wing Oct 06 21:36:38 *It’s quite quiet up here Oct 06 21:37:01 * Morgan goes into the parlour Oct 06 21:37:44 *There’s no one here Oct 06 21:37:59 * Morgan goes through to the bedroom Oct 06 21:38:49 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Oct 06 21:39:10 * Molly is alone, a book in her lap. She smiles at him Oct 06 21:39:17 Liebes herz Oct 06 21:39:59 blossom Oct 06 21:40:56 * Molly looks him over Oct 06 21:41:01 what is wrong? Oct 06 21:41:50 Lets just say Im very disappointed in my father Oct 06 21:42:35 why, my love? Oct 06 21:44:57 Because he's an asshole more concerned with reputation than whats right Oct 06 21:45:40 * Molly looks surprised by the language Oct 06 21:45:47 Oh? Oct 06 21:45:58 Doesn't matter, I'll take care of it Oct 06 21:46:19 It’s about your brother then Oct 06 21:46:35 * Morgan nods Oct 06 21:47:37 Why is he here? Is he back for good? Oct 06 21:49:10 No. He's getting married. He'll be leaving tomorrow. Be a terrible shame if something happened to him on the way... Oct 06 21:49:47 * Molly nods a little Oct 06 21:49:56 If that is what you feel you must do Oct 06 21:50:54 It'd destroy mother... Oct 06 21:51:17 Yes, and I imagine it would hurt his fiancee too? Oct 06 21:51:57 I don't care Oct 06 21:52:21 * Molly nods Oct 06 21:52:37 You would afterwards, I think Oct 06 21:53:04 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 21:53:06 I doubt it Oct 06 21:53:18 What would Dietlinde have advised? Oct 06 21:54:53 * Morgan shrugs Oct 06 21:55:04 This sort of thing wouldn't have ever been a part of who I was back then Oct 06 22:17:15 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Oct 06 22:56:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)