**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Nov 23 00:02:33 2024 Nov 23 00:02:33 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 23 13:00:36 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 23 18:56:26 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 23 18:57:19 * Molly smiles curiously Nov 23 18:57:19 what would you define as ‘badly’? Nov 23 18:57:19 As in... with difficulty Nov 23 18:57:19 * Molly nods, blushing and smiling Nov 23 18:57:19 That will make it hard for you? Nov 23 18:57:22 * Morgan nods Nov 23 18:57:24 Oh yes Nov 23 18:57:26 * Molly nods “I will be thinking about that a lot” Nov 23 18:57:30 Oh? Nov 23 18:57:32 * Molly smiles “What I did to you earlier... that is going to feature in my thoughts very often indeed!” Nov 23 18:57:34 Maybe next time it won't be so quick Nov 23 18:57:36 You have been on edge waiting though? Nov 23 18:57:38 * Morgan nods Nov 23 18:57:40 I have Nov 23 18:57:42 * Molly nods “I look forward to doing that again” Nov 23 18:57:44 * Morgan nods Nov 23 18:57:46 Me too Nov 23 18:57:48 And more. Nov 23 18:57:50 * Morgan nods Nov 23 18:57:52 * Molly finds her handkerchief as she had to wipe the cream from the cake up, and offers it to him “Here, for your hand...” Nov 23 18:57:54 Aye Nov 23 18:57:58 * Morgan takes it, drying his hand Nov 23 18:58:00 * Molly watches him do this, blushing harder Nov 23 18:59:20 better than licking it off, I suppose! *she then blushes hard, covering her face* I shouldn’t have said that! Nov 23 18:59:40 * Morgan blushes Nov 23 18:59:41 Quite Nov 23 19:00:25 * Molly smiles shyly “Though one day, you might want to do something like that?” Nov 23 19:00:50 * Morgan blushes again, nodding Nov 23 19:01:22 * Molly nods thoughtfully “I’d like that” Nov 23 19:01:31 Would you? Nov 23 19:01:37 * Molly nods Nov 23 19:01:59 * Morgan nods a little Nov 23 19:02:11 it’d be very intimate, but I do know that women use their mouths upon their men that way Nov 23 19:03:12 * Morgan nods a little Nov 23 19:03:17 In the future then... Nov 23 19:03:34 * Molly nods Nov 23 19:03:39 whenever you wish Nov 23 19:04:12 * Morgan nods, finishing getting himself cleaned up Nov 23 19:04:57 *he gets the feeling there’s something he’s supposed to be doing. She smooths down her skirt* Nov 23 19:05:35 * Morgan thinks about it Nov 23 19:06:06 *he realises he’s dreaming* Nov 23 19:06:45 * Morgan tries to wake up Nov 23 19:07:20 *he does so. It’s about quarter after two, fully dark, and he’s unsurprisingly aroused* Nov 23 19:07:57 * Morgan grumbles, sitting up Nov 23 19:08:46 *Everything is quiet* Nov 23 19:11:27 * Morgan yawns, stretching Nov 23 19:13:03 *If he leaves promptly, he can possibly be in Hafenlohr around dawn. The inside of his placket does feel a little damp Nov 23 19:13:29 * Morgan grumbles, moving to get cleaned up and ready to go Nov 23 19:15:40 *he manages it. There’s no sign of Yensid, the horse gone Nov 23 19:16:08 * Morgan shrugs, getting his horses ready before saddling up Nov 23 19:17:51 *iT’s very dark, not much moonlight. It’s going to be a creepy few hours on his own on roads through the trees Nov 23 19:18:23 * Morgan rolls his shoulders, setting off, keeping a close watch on his surroundings Nov 23 19:20:00 *He hears the usual noises of wild animals out there in the night. The white owls that fly out there between the trees are a little unsettling, as is the howling of wolves Nov 23 19:20:50 * Morgan frequently uses magic to feel for heat sources of life Nov 23 19:23:13 *He finds plenty, but all of it small and furry, or feathered. The miles wear on, and he decides to swap horses. Though it’s unnerving, he makes it to the outskirts of his land as it’s getting lighter Nov 23 19:24:55 * Morgan keeps moving Nov 23 19:25:56 *He can see his house clearer and clearer as he approaches, and to the east of it, Heinzharold’s cottage Nov 23 19:27:07 * Morgan looks both buildings over Nov 23 19:28:45 * Morgan smiles Nov 23 19:28:59 *Everything looks fine. The sun will rise behind the new cottage* Nov 23 19:29:16 * Morgan nods to himself, heading for the stable Nov 23 19:30:02 *He’s greeted by Xantha making a huff* Nov 23 19:31:34 * Morgan dismounts, pushing the horses into stalls before moving to Xantha Nov 23 19:32:25 *Xantha watches him before turning his face away, looking petulant* Nov 23 19:33:03 What, you didn't want to stay here with Aurora and Hope? Nov 23 19:35:24 *Xantha glances toward them, both asleep. Hope looks to have grown in the week he’s been gone Nov 23 19:35:41 Yeah...I couldn't take you from your foal, could I? Nov 23 19:37:48 *Xantha looks less annoyed* Nov 23 19:38:58 Come here, you big lump Nov 23 19:39:56 *Xantha consents to a fuss* Nov 23 19:40:18 * Morgan presses his face to Xantha's, stroking his cheeks Nov 23 19:41:33 *Xantha is surprisingly docile* Nov 23 19:42:32 * Morgan does this for a couple of minutes before moving to take the saddles and bridles off the palominos Nov 23 19:43:46 *The other horses all seem calm. He’s about to miss the dawn* Nov 23 19:44:57 * Morgan sighs, going outside to watch the sunrise Nov 23 19:46:01 *Though none of his family are with him, he is at least at home * Nov 23 19:46:32 * Morgan waits until the sun is up before making his way into the house to make coffee Nov 23 19:48:45 *The staff are only just starting for the day, so there’s only two maids and a footman to express surprise at seeing him Nov 23 19:49:06 * Morgan greets them Nov 23 19:51:19 footman: Can I get you anything, my Lord? Nov 23 19:51:58 If you could arrange for some breakfast... Soon as I've got coffee I'm going to get washed and changed. Is Karlsruhe on the estate? Nov 23 19:53:48 *The footman nods* He is, my Lord. Do you want him waking, and Dresden? Nov 23 19:54:28 No, I can manage fo a little while. Nov 23 19:57:29 *the footman nods, starting him some breakfast Nov 23 19:57:46 How's it been here while we've been gone? Nov 23 20:00:06 * Molly is now known as footman Nov 23 20:00:25 It was busy before the weekend, but quiet since, my Lord Nov 23 20:01:01 * Morgan nods, sipping his coffee Nov 23 20:03:48 All the furniture has gone back to Graf Maubourg, and everything’s been cleaned Nov 23 20:04:22 Any problems? Nov 23 20:05:46 None, my Lord. Frau Arendt, Dresden, and Mondel didn’t know whether you wanted the children in the nursery now, and your bedroom is being pained today Nov 23 20:06:46 * Morgan shrugs Nov 23 20:06:56 Something I'll need to discuss with my wife when I get back to her I think Nov 23 20:09:14 I can have a bed made up for you in the Lavender Guest Room, my Lord? Nov 23 20:09:38 * Morgan nods Nov 23 20:09:46 please. I don't know how long I'll be here just yet Nov 23 20:12:25 * footman nods, sending the two maids Nov 23 20:12:35 Are the family arriving today? Nov 23 20:12:49 No... no Im afraid its just me Nov 23 20:15:43 * footman nods, cracking some eggs “Very well, my Lord” Nov 23 20:17:35 I don't suppose my fathers... friend... Yensid has turned up? Nov 23 20:18:48 Not that I’ve seen, my Lord Nov 23 20:19:08 * Morgan nods, glancing at the stove Nov 23 20:19:34 I think I'll go and get washed up and changed before breakfast... I'll be back in a few minutes, perhaps in the breakfast room? Nov 23 20:21:14 * footman nods “Yes, my Lord” Nov 23 20:21:31 * Morgan nods, carrying his coffee with him to go get cleaned up and changed Nov 23 20:23:07 *His room is bare of furniture* Nov 23 20:23:22 * Morgan wanders through to the bathroom, locking the door Nov 23 20:25:57 *The bathroom is just as it was, Molly’s navy satin robe hung behind the door Nov 23 20:27:22 * Morgan quickly gets washed and changed before going back out and heading for the breakfast room Nov 23 20:27:56 *the table looks very empty just set for him, but he’s served as soon as he is sat Nov 23 20:28:58 * Morgan thanks the footman Nov 23 20:30:26 *He’s left in peace to eat* Nov 23 20:32:00 * Morgan does so, asking for someone to find Karlsruhe and send him to his office before heading that way to write replies to Molly and Edward Nov 23 20:34:35 *He gets settled in there, and gets out the mirrors. Edward’s says “I’ve been abandoned tonight for girl talk it seems. It is clear your wife is at a loose end without you. Let us know you have arrived in one piece” Nov 23 20:35:48 * Morgan writes a reply "Arrived just before dawn. Yensid followed me for a few hours, don't know where he went. Be safe" Nov 23 20:36:33 *There’s no immediate reply* Nov 23 20:37:04 * Morgan checks Mollys Nov 23 20:42:21 I hope you are safe, and I haven’t heard anything yet because you are riding on to Hafenlohr, where I wish I was. My Love xx” Nov 23 20:43:12 "I got here safely at dawn my love, after a couple of hours sleep. I'm just waiting for Karlsruhe, I'll write again later. My love to all" Nov 23 20:43:45 *There’s no change here either. There’s a knock at the door* Nov 23 20:43:58 * Morgan packs them away before calling to enter Nov 23 20:44:29 * footman is now known as Karlsruhe Nov 23 20:44:45 * Karlsruhe smiles “Good morning” Nov 23 20:45:11 Karlsruhe... have a seat Nov 23 20:45:55 * Karlsruhe does so Nov 23 20:46:31 How are you? Nov 23 20:47:20 I am well, my Lord. How are you and your family? Nov 23 20:47:59 Fairly well... Nov 23 20:49:35 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 23 20:49:41 I wasn’t expecting to see you Nov 23 20:50:12 I wasn't expecting to be back yet but your letter concerned me Nov 23 20:51:23 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 23 20:52:09 Something needs to be done. Lansdau knew about the poaching in Gottkirchen, but it was Federest and Mainz that spotted the poaching here Nov 23 20:53:00 And its ending up in... Nov 23 20:53:18 Baden, it seems Nov 23 20:55:41 And do we think the Graf knows about it? Nov 23 20:57:47 I don’t know, my Lord. Lansdau has stamped his authority on it, and right now my involvement has only been here at the house. Nov 23 20:58:36 I think then its time I met Lansdau Nov 23 20:59:55 * Karlsruhe nods “He’s staying with Maubourg. Did you want to speak to Federest and Mainz?” Nov 23 21:00:21 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:00:29 Lets get all the details before I start stamping around Nov 23 21:01:54 * Karlsruhe nods, standing “I’ll fetch them in, they’re working on the walled garden at present” Nov 23 21:02:06 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:02:18 Find someone to refresh coffee for us all would you? Nov 23 21:04:00 * Karlsruhe nods, letting himself out Nov 23 21:04:38 * Morgan turns to look out of the window Nov 23 21:07:45 *He can see a few builders walking towards Heinzharold’s cottage. The outside looks good, it must be the interior they’re working on* Nov 23 21:07:58 * Morgan waits quietly Nov 23 21:10:17 * Karlsruhe and the others arrive ten minutes later. The two younger men look to have been working hard Nov 23 21:10:28 gentlemen...have a seat Nov 23 21:13:15 *they all sit* Nov 23 21:13:27 Right then... tell me what happened Nov 23 21:15:19 * Karlsruhe is now known as Mainz Nov 23 21:17:24 We decided we’d walk around the full perimeter one night, to see how long it took. We saw five men taking braces of pheasants away, but they were on horseback and clearly knew the area better than we did Nov 23 21:18:43 right... Nov 23 21:20:17 F: Then we told Karlsruhe, he told Lansdau, Lansdau said it was connected to similar poaching nearby Nov 23 21:21:18 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:21:36 I suppose, then, I'd best go see Maubourg and and Lansdau Nov 23 21:22:19 *they all nod** Nov 23 21:23:07 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:23:18 Thank you gentlemen, your assistance is, as always, invaluable Nov 23 21:24:56 K: If there’s anything we can do, my Lord Nov 23 21:25:04 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:25:06 I'll let you know Nov 23 21:27:55 K: I’m happy to come with you, my Lord Nov 23 21:28:03 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:28:13 Lets see if my brute of a horse is willing to go for a ride shall we Nov 23 21:29:49 *they start to leave. He needs to decide whether to leave further notes, or to lock the mirrors away Nov 23 21:31:44 * Morgan sends Karlsruhe on ahead, writing notes that he is on his way to see Maubourg Nov 23 21:33:54 *Molly has obviously seen his last note, hers new. “I am glad you are there now, and I hope your business is concluded swiftly. I hope you slept well, I had a rather bad night, so perhaps that secured restful slept for you. I love you” Nov 23 21:34:23 * Morgan sighs, locking the mirrors away before going to join Karlsruhe Nov 23 21:35:00 * Mainz is now known as Karlsruhe Nov 23 21:35:36 Ready, my Lord? Nov 23 21:35:55 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:35:56 aye Nov 23 21:37:45 me heads towards the stables. Staff happily greet him as he passes Nov 23 21:38:49 * Morgan greets them as he goes, eyeing up Xantha once he gets into the stables Nov 23 21:39:27 *Xantha is busy watching Aurora and Hope* Nov 23 21:40:16 I’ve said they should be kept separate for a while, you don’t want her getting in foal again too quickly Nov 23 21:40:21 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:40:27 Aye, thats for the best... Nov 23 21:41:22 How was the news of your own foal received in Sudlachenburg? *he starts getting one of the other horses ready Nov 23 21:41:52 * Morgan smiles Nov 23 21:42:08 They were all very happy for us... Xantha... want to go for a ride? Nov 23 21:42:46 *Xanthas ears prick up* Nov 23 21:43:07 It’s difficult to leave them when there is a baby on the way Nov 23 21:43:33 * Morgan nods, moving to saddle Xantha Nov 23 21:43:41 I can't say it was a decision easily reached Nov 23 21:45:00 I didn’t expect you to come Nov 23 21:46:57 * Morgan nods, leading Xantha out Nov 23 21:47:20 I didn't really want to... but it sounded like a bit of title throwing might be needed Nov 23 21:47:27 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 23 21:47:44 It used to serve me well Nov 23 21:48:47 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:48:54 Could be difficult, given the location Nov 23 21:49:12 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 23 21:49:39 It will depend upon what degree to which Graf Baden knows about or supports it Nov 23 21:50:01 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:50:05 What do you know of him? Nov 23 21:50:52 Baden? Nov 23 21:52:03 * Morgan nods Nov 23 21:52:26 * Karlsruhe takes a minute to get mounted up “Objectionist, quite rich. The dock trade is what makes him money, the fighting was bad around there. Nov 23 21:54:21 * Morgan nods, hauling himself into the saddle Nov 23 21:54:41 We'll see what Graf Maubourg says about it Nov 23 21:55:20 * Karlsruhe nods. Xantha snorts, eager to go Nov 23 21:57:10 * Morgan sets him to a fast walk Nov 23 21:59:31 * Karlsruhe urges on his own horse, and they leave the grounds. It’s about half an hour to Kiev, and after riding twelve hours before, his ass is now quite sore. It remind h8m of Molly in Atemlos last summer complaining of the same whilst placing his hand on her bottom sneakily so no servants saw Nov 23 22:00:25 * Morgan fidgets, looking around as he rides Nov 23 22:02:27 *It’s going to be a nice day, definitely ideal for swimming in the lake later, and perhaps taking a walk to see Heinzharold’s cottage and the beginnings of his private garden Nov 23 22:03:20 You think Lansdau will be there? Nov 23 22:04:50 I wouldn’t like to say, but it’s the only place I have found him so far Nov 23 22:05:34 Slippery fellow... Nov 23 22:06:10 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 23 22:06:27 He doesn’t look it though Nov 23 22:06:59 No? Nov 23 22:08:03 * Karlsruhe shakes his head “I wouldn’t hire him as a mercenary “ Nov 23 22:08:45 * Morgan nods Nov 23 22:08:51 I'll keep that in mind Nov 23 22:10:06 * Karlsruhe nods, riding quietly. It gives Morgan time to ponder the situation, as well as to miss his wife and children Nov 23 22:10:22 * Morgan stays quiet, doing just that Nov 23 22:13:53 *They arrive a while later at Maubourg’s estate. The guards that are usually there are still there, and the one that usually leers at Molly is looking behind them for her Nov 23 22:14:52 * Morgan looks at him Nov 23 22:15:02 Its your lucky day... We are here to see the Graf Nov 23 22:16:36 *The other guard waves them through, but the leering one just looks sad Nov 23 22:17:03 * Morgan moves toward the house Nov 23 22:20:00 * Karlsruhe goes with him. Grooms take the horses, a butler shows them in, and a footman takes them to a dreary drawing room Morgan has been to before. For a man who is soon going to no longer be a Graf, nothing has changed Nov 23 22:20:33 * Morgan goes to wait by a window Nov 23 22:24:00 *He sees a maid outside, pregnant about as far along as Molly is, the breeze pulling her dress tight. Nov 23 22:25:20 * Morgan sighs a little Nov 23 22:26:13 * Karlsruhe is now known as Maubourg Nov 23 22:26:22 Your Excellency... Nov 23 22:26:50 My lord Maubourg Nov 23 22:27:50 * Maubourg offers him a seat and coffee Nov 23 22:28:29 * Morgan thanks him, sitting down and accepting coffee Nov 23 22:30:03 To what do I owe this visit? Nov 23 22:31:16 I received a letter detailing some poachers... Nov 23 22:32:31 * Maubourg looks interested “At Hafenlohr?” Nov 23 22:33:23 * Morgan nods Nov 23 22:33:36 And Gottkirchen at large... I would've thought Lansdau would've told you... Nov 23 22:34:26 * Maubourg frowns Nov 23 22:34:31 No, he has not Nov 23 22:34:36 * Morgan frowns Nov 23 22:34:48 Is he here? Nov 23 22:36:21 He was just going into the city, I believe he is due back imminently Nov 23 22:37:02 Perhaps, with your permission, we'll wait for him... I'm -very- keen to speak to him Nov 23 22:38:47 * Maubourg nods Nov 23 22:39:27 Your wife is not with you? Nov 23 22:39:45 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 23 22:40:32 No... I got word yesterday of the poachers and where the poached animals are ending up and thought I'd lend my aid and, more specifically, my title to putting a stop to it Nov 23 22:43:03 Where are they ending up? Nov 23 22:43:09 Baden Nov 23 22:44:09 Those poachers are far from home then Nov 23 22:44:18 * Morgan nods Nov 23 22:44:21 It would seem so, yes Nov 23 22:44:39 Who are these men? Nov 23 22:44:58 * Morgan shrugs a little Nov 23 22:46:01 I'm afraid I don't know... a couple of my men saw them on Hafenlohrs grounds but the poachers were on horseback and familiar with the area... apparently Lansdau said it was similar to instances nearby... Nov 23 22:46:24 * Maubourg frowns Nov 23 22:46:39 Lansdau is not being forthcoming with me then Nov 23 22:47:22 It would seem not... and, despite being put in place a good while ago, I've not met him yet which, given his task, is... troubling. Nov 23 22:47:31 * Maubourg nods Nov 23 22:47:47 He has been staying with me for months, and even I barely see him Nov 23 22:48:20 * Morgan nods Nov 23 22:48:28 I'm glad I came then Nov 23 22:50:56 *The pregnant maid comes in. Though her belly is more hidden without the breeze, Morgan can still see the subtle shape of it, just as when Molly wears more modest dresses. But he knows the feel of it, the firmness beneath the softness, the heat and the curvature of his wife’s increasing belly... Nov 23 22:54:36 * Morgan glances at her before looking to the window Nov 23 22:55:17 *she says something about the Grafin looking for him* Nov 23 22:55:33 your Excellency, if you’ll excuse me a minute Nov 23 22:55:43 Of course my lord Nov 23 22:57:28 * Maubourg goes. The maid comes to top up his coffee. She definitely has that nice pregnancy smell, but it lacks that edge that Molly’s has to him. The memory of that scent stirs him inadvertently Nov 23 22:57:43 * Morgan shifts a little, thanking her Nov 23 22:58:21 *she curtsies a little* Can I get you anything else, Your Excellency? Nov 23 22:59:35 No, thank you Nov 23 23:00:47 *She stands by the door, waiting for her master to return, the reminder of Molly that her pregnancy gives remains Nov 23 23:02:22 * Morgan waits quietly, drinking his coffee slowly Nov 23 23:05:11 *the maid subtly rubs at her stomach. That is really unhelpful when he is so fond of touching Molly’s, especially since she has made it clear that touching her belly during sex is not just permitted but arousing for her Nov 23 23:05:54 * Morgan looks toward the window Nov 23 23:07:09 *It doesn’t help much, but fortunately Maubourg returns, immediately sending her off to cleaning all the rooms but Lansdau’s Nov 23 23:07:51 * Maubourg sits back down when she’s gone Nov 23 23:09:33 How is your wife? Nov 23 23:09:51 She is well. And your own? Nov 23 23:11:26 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 23 23:11:36 Very well. Getting fussed over... Nov 23 23:11:45 Is she unwell? Nov 23 23:12:58 Pregnant, my lord Nov 23 23:15:46 Pregnant?! I saw she’d gotten larger, but that did not occur to me Nov 23 23:16:28 * Morgan raises an eyebrow slightly Nov 23 23:16:42 We were keeping it quiet Nov 23 23:18:39 * Maubourg nods Nov 23 23:18:59 Congratulations, your Excellency. I hope it is a boy. Nov 23 23:19:25 * Morgan inclines his head Nov 23 23:19:30 It'd make things a little... calmer... Nov 23 23:19:38 * Maubourg nods Nov 23 23:20:23 As you are taking my land, it is in my interests too. There was some speculation that she might be unable to produce a child Nov 23 23:22:52 People were too hasty in jumping to conclusions... Nov 23 23:23:11 So it appears. When is the child expected? Nov 23 23:23:21 September Nov 23 23:44:03 * Maubourg has quit (Read error: EOF from client)