**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Nov 24 00:24:03 2024 Nov 24 00:24:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Nov 24 12:11:33 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Nov 24 12:13:09 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 24 12:13:40 She is well. And your own? Nov 24 12:13:40 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 24 12:13:40 Very well. Getting fussed over... Nov 24 12:13:40 Is she unwell? Nov 24 12:13:40 Pregnant, my lord Nov 24 12:13:42 Pregnant?! I saw she’d gotten larger, but that did not occur to me Nov 24 12:13:44 * Morgan raises an eyebrow slightly Nov 24 12:13:46 We were keeping it quiet Nov 24 12:13:48 * Maubourg nods Nov 24 12:13:50 Congratulations, your Excellency. I hope it is a boy. Nov 24 12:13:52 * Morgan inclines his head Nov 24 12:13:54 It'd make things a little... calmer... Nov 24 12:13:56 * Maubourg nods Nov 24 12:13:58 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 24 12:14:02 People were too hasty in jumping to conclusions... Nov 24 12:14:04 So it appears. When is the child expected? Nov 24 12:14:08 September Nov 24 12:15:32 * Molly nods “you have our congratulations” Nov 24 12:17:19 * Morgan inclines his head Nov 24 12:17:28 * Molly is now known as Maubourg Nov 24 12:17:32 Does Lansdau not wish his room cleaned? Nov 24 12:19:35 No, he is expressly against it, and claims to be fastidious enough to not need it Nov 24 12:20:35 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Nov 24 12:20:40 Interesting Nov 24 12:21:04 some gentlemen are very private Nov 24 12:21:39 * Morgan shrugs slightly Nov 24 12:23:52 Perhaps if he weren't so reticent about informing you about the issues he has discovered, I might be more inclined to ignore it Nov 24 12:24:09 I couldn’t, of course, allow any of my staff to go snooping into his privacy... Nov 24 12:26:18 No, it'd be... impolite... Nov 24 12:28:16 * Maubourg nods “It would breech the rules of hospitality we pride ourselves upon” Nov 24 12:29:04 * Morgan nods a little, sipping his coffee Nov 24 12:32:18 It is possible he has already returned and gone there. I suppose you could check there, if you need to see him urgently Nov 24 12:33:18 I think that is a good idea my lord, since I travelled through the night to see him Nov 24 12:34:14 * Maubourg nods Nov 24 12:35:47 * Maubourg rings the bell, and the pregnant maid reappears “Take His Excellency to Lansdau’s room please, and then return here.” The maid curtsies, waiting for Morgan Nov 24 12:36:31 * Morgan inclines his head to Maubourg, standing to go with her Nov 24 12:39:26 *The maid leads the way, which means he can’t easily avoid the pregnant scent that remind him of Molly. Maubourgs house is still dark and dreary as they go through the halls and up the stairs Nov 24 12:40:14 Me follows her quietly Nov 24 12:43:03 *She gets to a door* This is the one, Your Excellency Nov 24 12:47:16 Thank you, I can find my own way back Nov 24 12:47:41 *The maid goes, and thankfully so does that distraction Nov 24 12:48:09 * Morgan listens at the door for a moment, tapping it Nov 24 12:52:40 *there’s no response Nov 24 12:53:13 * Morgan tries the door Nov 24 12:54:28 *it’s locked* Nov 24 12:56:29 * Morgan sets about picking the lock Nov 24 12:58:08 *he manages this easily, they aren’t difficult locks* Nov 24 12:59:12 * Morgan glances around before letting himself in Nov 24 13:00:04 *theres no one watching him Nov 24 13:00:49 * Morgan goes in Nov 24 13:02:03 *the room is old fashioned, but extremely neat, the bed crisply made, no luggage on the floor Nov 24 13:02:18 * Morgan looks around Nov 24 13:02:58 *there’s a couple of chairs, a large wardrobe, a wash stand, a fireplace* Nov 24 13:04:58 * Morgan moves to look in the wardrobe and then under the bed Nov 24 13:06:37 *There’s clothing hung up, and a trunk in the bottom Nov 24 13:07:29 * Morgan kneels to look at the trunk Nov 24 13:08:46 *it looks pickable, but it’ll take a minute Nov 24 13:09:47 * Morgan listens intently for a moment before starting on it Nov 24 13:10:08 *he goes it open. The only thing inside is a travel writing desk Nov 24 13:11:40 * Morgan stops, casting about for heat sources Nov 24 13:12:08 *there’s nothing* Nov 24 13:12:47 * Morgan sets about trying to get it open Nov 24 13:13:14 *he picks it okay, but it starts to smell hot Nov 24 13:14:24 * Morgan concentrates on it, cooling it Nov 24 13:15:14 *this works well Nov 24 13:16:25 * Morgan carefully looks in the travel desk Nov 24 13:17:56 *He finds paper, of course. But also orange sealing wax, and a stamp made of light, easily burned wood Nov 24 13:18:42 * Morgan looks at the stamp Nov 24 13:18:54 *It has a phoenix from the flames* Nov 24 13:19:36 damn Nov 24 13:19:56 *the room is completely quiet* Nov 24 13:20:14 * Morgan runs his finger over the top sheet of paper, feeling for ridges Nov 24 13:20:27 *there are some slight ones Nov 24 13:21:24 * Morgan takes the top sheet carefully, putting the desk as it was and locking it and putting it back in the trunk Nov 24 13:21:39 *He’s not interrupted Nov 24 13:23:28 * Morgan locks the trunk before closing the wardrobe, moving to the door, looking around to make sure things look normal Nov 24 13:24:25 *Everything looks fine* Nov 24 13:25:39 * Morgan feels for heat sources, only leaving the room once he's satisfied there isn't any Nov 24 13:26:38 *there aren’t* Nov 24 13:27:44 * Morgan goes into the hallway before locking the door again Nov 24 13:29:51 *He isn’t interrupted. Maubourg’s house is cool and echoey Nov 24 13:30:32 * Morgan goes looking for an empty room Nov 24 13:32:19 *he finds one, a tiny one with just a little bed Nov 24 13:33:27 * Morgan moves into it, taking the paper and a pencil from his pocket and gently trying to reveal the markings on the page Nov 24 13:38:27 *It comes up, and says “Still unclear. Supply is reaching three business (Reichstag Inn, Kohnlade Inn, and Stanfeuer Gentleman’s Club). Meeting informant again May 6th. Contact has been initiated with 2062 *This is Morgan’s number from the order*. Yours, 87.” Nov 24 13:39:43 * Morgan folds it up, putting it in his pocket before heading back out Nov 24 13:45:11 *He sees the pregnant maid again, carrying linens, which again pulls her dress tight. It’s becoming apparent that leaving Molly behind is going to end up with him quite frustrated Nov 24 13:45:50 * Morgan inclines his head as he passes her Nov 24 13:46:39 * Maubourg is now known as Maid Nov 24 13:46:59 * Maid smiles “Can I help you, your Excellency?” Nov 24 13:47:24 Directions back to the Graf would be appreciated Nov 24 13:49:27 * Maid nods, and gives them to him. She looks around the hall “There’s definitely nothing else, Your Excellency? I have some free time on my -hands-...” Nov 24 13:50:20 * Morgan smiles a little, holding out a couple of guilders Nov 24 13:50:31 Not today, but thank you for the offer Nov 24 13:50:50 * Maid looks really pleased, and takes them “Thank you, Your Excellency” Nov 24 13:51:19 How long until the little one comes? Nov 24 13:53:55 * Maid glances around, checking no one is listening “In the beginning of autumn” Nov 24 13:54:12 Its a secret? Nov 24 13:54:26 * Maid nods “They’ll make me leave if they know” Nov 24 13:54:33 Why? Nov 24 13:55:01 No one wants pregnant or nursing maids, your Excellency. Nov 24 13:55:13 * Morgan shrugs Nov 24 13:55:21 So you'll be out of work before long? Nov 24 13:55:32 * Maid smiles a little Nov 24 13:56:32 No, I’m getting married soon, we’re just saving up for our own place. He’s just finished his apprenticeship, and he’s a proper farrier now Nov 24 13:56:58 Here in Kiev? Nov 24 13:57:09 * Maid nods Nov 24 13:58:37 * Morgan nods Nov 24 13:59:19 He will have enough work? Nov 24 14:01:25 * Maid nods Nov 24 14:01:29 I think so Nov 24 14:03:25 * Morgan nods Nov 24 14:03:40 Have him contact me if he needs more.. my horse will probably only headbutt him a few times Nov 24 14:03:47 * Maid smiles Nov 24 14:03:49 really?! Nov 24 14:04:05 If he's in a bad mood, he might bite him I suppose Nov 24 14:05:13 * Maid laughs “But you’ll put work our way?” Nov 24 14:05:27 As long as I have work, yes Nov 24 14:06:34 Thank you, Your Excellency Nov 24 14:07:01 * Morgan inclines his head, moving toward Maubourg Nov 24 14:08:38 *She doesn’t follow him. It’s lucky HH missed Morgan being offered a hospitality handjob, no doubt he’d tease him mercilessly* Nov 24 14:09:14 * Morgan sighs a little, heading for. The room Nov 24 14:12:12 *Maubourg is sat talking to Karlsruhe * Nov 24 14:13:36 * Morgan shrugs as he goes in Nov 24 14:13:39 No sign of him Nov 24 14:14:35 *Maubourg nods* I hope you will not have a long wait. Or I can send him down to Hafenlohr? Nov 24 14:16:16 It might be an idea, I would not wish to intrude upon your time... though, I would value your view on what to do about the poachers, particularly as it could involve another Grafdom Nov 24 14:18:17 * Maid is now known as Maubourg Nov 24 14:18:30 I think they need to be tracked down and punished Nov 24 14:19:57 * Morgan nods Nov 24 14:20:06 And the possible political ramifications? Nov 24 14:21:30 We have rights to punish poachers on our lands Nov 24 14:21:55 * Morgan nods Nov 24 14:22:01 Of course we do... Nov 24 14:23:23 What politics are you expecting? Nov 24 14:24:12 I suppose I'm a little concerned about any involvement Graf Baden may have, albeit peripherally, since the pelts are turning up in businesses in his Grafdom, thereby paying taxes to him Nov 24 14:26:22 Assuming he ever finds out that we know of his involvement. If we have caught and executed poachers on our lands, we might not have been aware of his connection Nov 24 14:27:39 * Morgan nods slowly Nov 24 14:27:46 Of course, we know of no such connection as yet Nov 24 14:28:56 * Maubourg nods Nov 24 14:29:31 It could be a coincidence, and many underlings make decisions without informing us Nov 24 14:29:41 * Morgan nods Nov 24 14:30:06 Very true. If you could tell Lansdau that I wish to see him at the earliest opportunity, I will return to Hafenlohr Nov 24 14:31:12 * Maubourg nods, standing and bowing. Karlsruhe stands too Nov 24 14:31:42 * Morgan does likewise Nov 24 14:31:52 Thank you for your time, my lord Nov 24 14:33:03 * Maubourg nods, and asks the footman to show them the way Nov 24 14:34:41 *they get escorted back to the horses. Xantha is stood by himself well out of the reach of grooms, and is munching on Maubourg’s flowers Nov 24 14:35:36 * Morgan goes to the horse, looking around Nov 24 14:37:15 *The grooms are with Karlsruhe’s horse, watching Xantha warily Nov 24 14:38:22 Any of you get bitten? Nov 24 14:38:54 *One of the grooms nods* Nov 24 14:39:10 Are you injured? Nov 24 14:40:56 *he looks at his arm. It’s red, but no broken skin Nov 24 14:41:04 G: No, Your Excellency Nov 24 14:42:27 * Morgan nods Nov 24 14:42:34 He was being gentle then... get it looked at all the same Nov 24 14:43:45 *The groom nods. Karlsruhe takes his horse* Nov 24 14:44:35 * Morgan pulls himself into the saddle Nov 24 14:46:55 *Xantha huffs, trying to keep eating* Nov 24 14:47:28 * Morgan looks at the flowers briefly Nov 24 14:49:18 *they are one of Xantha’s favourites, so now they’re also mangled and tatty from being eaten at* Nov 24 14:49:33 * Morgan sighs, looking at the groom Nov 24 14:49:44 Offer my apologies for this brute eating the flowers please Nov 24 14:50:57 *The groom nods* Yes, Your Excellency Nov 24 14:51:36 * Morgan nods, pulling at Xantha's reins Nov 24 14:51:40 Come on then, lets go home Nov 24 14:54:33 *Xantha gets moving. Karlsruhe waits until they’re off the estate before saying “He has a point” Nov 24 14:54:50 He does Nov 24 14:57:10 * Maubourg is now known as Karlsruhe Nov 24 14:57:43 It could take weeks of watches on the area to catch them, assuming they don’t spot your watchers Nov 24 14:59:23 It is a possibility, yes. One that I'm not terribly happy about Nov 24 15:00:31 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 24 15:00:54 Assuming they even return to the same spots. You have a lot of land out west Nov 24 15:01:05 * Morgan nods Nov 24 15:01:12 I know... I rode around it, its... massive. Nov 24 15:02:54 * Karlsruhe nods “the quicker way would be to start with those connections to Baden, and work back” Nov 24 15:03:15 * Morgan nods Nov 24 15:03:19 I'm inclined to agree Nov 24 15:05:34 But it’s harder to deny your knowledge that he could be implicated that way Nov 24 15:06:57 * Morgan nods Nov 24 15:07:07 Its a difficult situation... Nov 24 15:08:25 * Karlsruhe nods Nov 24 15:08:40 What did you discover about Lansdau? Nov 24 15:09:07 He's definitely fastidious Nov 24 15:11:13 * Karlsruhe nods “He’s a neat man” Nov 24 15:11:32 * Morgan looks around Nov 24 15:14:18 *it’s peaceful* Nov 24 15:14:49 Will you join Federest, Mainz, and I for meditation after lunch? Nov 24 15:15:08 * Morgan nods Nov 24 15:15:11 please Nov 24 15:18:40 * Karlsruhe nods. It’s nearly Eleven by the time they get back to Hafenlohr. Xantha seems happy enough to return to his stable, and Hope is watching them Nov 24 15:19:14 * Morgan looks at her, moving to her stall Nov 24 15:19:20 Hello beautiful Nov 24 15:21:45 *Hope comes forward, sniffling him. She looks very healthy and bright, and very leggy Nov 24 15:22:46 * Morgan gently puts a hand to her cheek, stroking. It Nov 24 15:24:37 *she nuzzles him Nov 24 15:25:02 You're doing alright, aren't you love Nov 24 15:26:37 *Hope licks his hand. She’s a very beautiful horse, still a mix of Xantha and Aurora Nov 24 15:27:53 * Morgan fusses her for a few minutes before looking to Aurora Nov 24 15:29:10 *Aurora comes over, less wary than before he left* Nov 24 15:29:21 * Morgan holds out his hand to her Nov 24 15:32:10 *Aurora also sniffs it before licking him* Nov 24 15:32:20 * Morgan smiles, rubbing her nose Nov 24 15:32:23 There's a good girl Nov 24 15:34:59 *both female horses jostle for his attention. Xantha blows raspberries* Nov 24 15:35:25 * Morgan smiles, putting a hand to each females horses face Nov 24 15:35:32 Alright alright... Nov 24 15:37:02 * Morgan does this for a minute before moving to Xantha, stroking the big horses face Nov 24 15:37:21 *Xantha pretends he’ll bite him* Nov 24 15:38:12 * Morgan smiles, pressing his forehead to the horse Nov 24 15:38:18 Alright, be good Nov 24 15:40:38 *Muglar, the groom, assures Morgan they’ll be fine* Nov 24 15:41:12 * Morgan nods, thanking him before heading into the house Nov 24 15:42:55 *His things should have been put in the Lavender Guest Room by now, except the mirrors which are in his office* Nov 24 15:44:09 * Morgan goes to his office to check the mirrors Nov 24 15:46:14 *Edwards says that Molly has seemed a little out of sorts today, so they are going to look after Emil and Varick so she can spend some time by herself. Molly’s has nothing further than the one he’d briefly seen on his way out, talking about having not slept well due to having a bad dream Nov 24 15:47:08 * Morgan puts a note on Edwards thanking him, and puts one on Mollys asking for details of what she dreamed, and that he hopes she is resting Nov 24 15:48:01 *nothing changes* Nov 24 15:49:09 * Morgan packs them away, checking the time Nov 24 15:49:28 *it’s not long after eleven Nov 24 15:50:12 * Morgan locks the mirrors away, going to find something to swim in Nov 24 15:50:37 ((where does he look?)) Nov 24 15:50:49 ((Varicks room)) Nov 24 15:51:38 *he finds nothing in there. His best bet would be either the dressing room or in the room he’ll be using* Nov 24 15:51:52 * Morgan goes to check the dressing room Nov 24 15:53:19 *there’s a few shirts and older trousers he could manage in, but not his preferred ones. It smells nicely of her in here where there’s a chaise and the two long mirrors they’ve used whilst being intimate Nov 24 15:54:16 * Morgan goes into his current room to look Nov 24 15:55:47 *He finds them and two towels on the dresser here. The lavender guest room was the setting for a dream she had before they'd known she was pregnant, where he'd returned to that room she was hiding in and taken matters in hand whilst smelling the pregnant scent on her dress. Nov 24 15:56:49 * Morgan gets changed before heading through the house to go to the lake Nov 24 15:58:12 *It’s nice and sunny out here, and to the west he can just make out the new structure of the wooden walls around their special garden between the trees Nov 24 16:01:40 * Morgan smiles as he walks Nov 24 16:02:42 *he gets to the lake without incident. The little sail boats are there; Varick’s Red Tulip, and Emil’s Yellow Daisy Nov 24 16:04:32 * Morgan smiles, putting his towel with them before throwing himself into the water Nov 24 16:05:06 *the water is beautifully cool and still Nov 24 16:05:34 * Morgan swims hard for a while before climbing out, wanting to be in time for lunch Nov 24 16:07:37 *Though it’s calming, it’s not as nice as when Molly was here, nursing Emil as she was stood in the lake, water on her bare belly and face tilted to the sun Nov 24 16:08:47 * Morgan sighs heavily, getting out to get dry Nov 24 16:10:39 *he isn’t interrupted Nov 24 16:10:59 * Morgan goes to get changed to get ready for lunch Nov 24 16:11:29 *he notices a small bit of black between the pillows Nov 24 16:13:22 * Morgan frowns, going to look at it Nov 24 16:14:42 *It’s one of Molly’s negligees, one that Dresden was told when she was away needed to be left in his bed to help him with his nightmares. But all it does right now is hits him with her pregnancy smell Nov 24 16:15:10 * Morgan sighs, putting it back Nov 24 16:17:21 *Now he misses her even more. The only scent likely to make that worse is the one in the little jar she must have hurriedly made from him and snuck in his bag. The way it looked so shiny, she had obviously been very aroused by the time she’d made it Nov 24 16:18:36 * Morgan unpacks it, putting it away safely Nov 24 16:19:45 *he manages it without an issue. God know how long this room might be his before he can get back to his bed with her in it* Nov 24 16:21:12 * Morgan sighs unhappily before going downstairs Nov 24 16:22:18 *Frau Arendt is just about to come upstairs. She curtsies* My Lord, good afternoon Nov 24 16:23:30 Frau Arendt, how are. You? Nov 24 16:25:27 * Karlsruhe is now known as Arendt Nov 24 16:25:45 I’m well, my Lord. How are you and your family? Nov 24 16:26:15 Well enough, though I'd be happier if we weren't apart Nov 24 16:28:12 * Arendt nods “It gets lonely, doesn’t it?” Nov 24 16:28:32 * Morgan nods Nov 24 16:28:34 It does, yes Nov 24 16:29:45 Can she join you soon? Nov 24 16:30:06 * Morgan shakes his head Nov 24 16:30:22 She's waiting for my former in laws twins to arrive. Nov 24 16:33:19 * Arendt nods Nov 24 16:33:31 Will you be home for long? Nov 24 16:34:03 To be honest, I don't know. It depends almost entirely on the situation with the poachers Nov 24 16:36:45 * Arendt nods Nov 24 16:37:06 I hope it won’t be long before you can be back together Nov 24 16:38:41 * Morgan nods Nov 24 16:38:42 As do I Nov 24 16:39:29 Lunch is ready, where will you have it? Nov 24 16:41:25 I think I'll take it in my office... after I've seen Karlsruhe after lunch,, I may need someone torun an errand for me Nov 24 16:42:41 * Arendt nods “I’ll bring it through” Nov 24 16:43:40 * Morgan nods, thanking her before heading for his office Nov 24 16:45:18 *He’s not been there long when she’s brought lunch. They’ve gone to some effort to make what he likes, and he has his favourite coffee too, but it’s just so quiet! Nov 24 16:45:35 * Morgan thanks her earnestly, eating quietly Nov 24 16:46:23 *The time seems to drag. Karlsruhe appears at his window at quarter to one, gently tapping on it Nov 24 16:47:14 * Morgan nods, taking his coffee with him Nov 24 16:48:47 * Arendt is now known as Karlsruhe Nov 24 16:49:48 * Karlsruhe is waiting with Federest and Mainz, and they head to a small clearing not far from Heinzharold’s cottage. The grass is warm when they sit. Nov 24 16:50:00 No sign of Lansdau yet, my Lord? Nov 24 16:50:10 No, not yet Nov 24 16:52:07 * Karlsruhe nods, getting out his book and opening it at random. He reads out “How much worse are the consequences of anger than that which caused it” Nov 24 16:52:42 * Morgan takes a deep breath, closing his eyes Nov 24 16:53:28 *the others do likewise. There’s only the sound of birds and leaves in the ten minutes that pass in peaceful meditation Nov 24 16:53:57 * Morgan sits quietly Nov 24 16:58:39 Karlsruhe concludes with “Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom. Thank you, gentlemen. Nov 24 16:58:50 * Morgan thanks them Nov 24 16:59:39 *The church bell at Kempten faintly chimes for One O’clock, Which is usually the start of Quiet Hour * Nov 24 17:02:01 I don't suppose one of you gentlemen fancy running an errand for me? Nov 24 17:05:31 * Karlsruhe has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 24 17:33:19 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Nov 24 17:33:23 I don't suppose one of you gentlemen fancy running an errand for me? Nov 24 17:34:52 *All three of them say they’re willing* Nov 24 17:35:25 Oh, don't ever volunteer so eagerly without knowing what it is... *he takes some paper from a pocket* I need some timber purchasing and bringing back Nov 24 17:38:23 *they laugh. Federest is the first to take it* Nov 24 17:39:33 May as well get something done while I'm here Nov 24 17:40:58 *Federest nods* I’ll take the cart and be back as soon as I can Nov 24 17:41:14 * Morgan nods, thanking him Nov 24 17:42:33 *He goes. Mainz smiles* At least we know he’s not going to waste time with the local ladies Nov 24 17:43:14 Do we? Nov 24 17:43:57 Karlsruhe: He has sworn to commit to a year of celibacy, my Lord Nov 24 17:44:48 Why? Nov 24 17:45:17 K: He wants to get his life in order before bringing any woman into it Nov 24 17:45:25 * Morgan nods Nov 24 17:45:39 It'd make things easier for him Nov 24 17:48:54 Mainz: Seeing Hannalore reminded him that before his lands fell he wanted to marry her and have children. He is a family man at heart Nov 24 17:49:22 * Morgan nods Nov 24 17:49:28 Its difficult moving on Nov 24 17:51:24 K: Better that he does the work on himself now rather than discover he isn’t fit for it once someone has fallen in love with him Nov 24 17:51:53 * Morgan nods Nov 24 17:51:59 That is quite difficult to deal with Nov 24 17:52:41 *Karlsruhe nods* Nov 24 17:52:59 *Mainz smiles* We’ll see how long he lasts for Nov 24 17:53:55 Its when the goats start looking attractive you need to worry Nov 24 17:54:59 *they both laugh* Nov 24 17:56:32 Mainz; We’ll make sure he leaves livestock alone Nov 24 17:56:50 * Morgan nods Nov 24 17:57:02 good... I'd hate for him to be thought of as a baaaaaaaaa'd boy Nov 24 17:59:27 *This has them both laughing hard* Nov 24 18:00:18 K: Speaking of puns, my Lord, I’ve had a letter from Elsie, she and James are very happy, and Thomas is well Nov 24 18:00:47 * Morgan smiles Nov 24 18:00:50 good. I miss them Nov 24 18:18:41 K: won’t be long until theirs is started Nov 24 18:19:09 * Morgan nods Nov 24 18:19:11 Good Nov 24 18:23:55 k: when will they move here? Nov 24 18:24:53 * Morgan watches him a fraction longer than normal Nov 24 18:25:08 Soon as their house is built I think, though I'd not have an issue with them being here sooner Nov 24 18:25:53 k: that would good for them I feel Nov 24 18:26:04 Oh? Nov 24 18:26:40 k: Elsie loves you all Nov 24 18:26:56 * Morgan smiles Nov 24 18:27:05 That feeling is mutual... we all went through a lot together Nov 24 18:27:57 k: yes Nov 24 18:28:37 * Morgan nods little Nov 24 18:28:45 Not that you'd know it to look at her. She's incredible Nov 24 18:37:48 *Karlsruhe smiles* She has all those values that our meditations inspire us to Nov 24 18:38:36 * Morgan nods a little Nov 24 18:38:38 She does Nov 24 18:41:43 *If he is hoping to see Molly or Edward in Quiet Hour, even though they’ve not arranged it, he will have to excuse himself* Nov 24 18:42:14 Right, will you excuse me? I've got some things to think about Nov 24 18:46:19 *they both wish him a good afternoon* Nov 24 18:46:42 * Morgan gets up, heading to his office to check the mirrors Nov 24 18:49:40 *Edward’s hasn’t been touched. Molly’s, however, is uncovered and propped up. Through the doorway, he can see her in the dressing room. Her breasts are covered by her short stays, her skirt is low on her hips, so he can see her bare, round belly, looking a little more prominent again. His body immediately stirs at this voyueristic opportunity Nov 24 18:50:37 * Morgan grumbles quietly Nov 24 18:51:56 * Molly doesn’t hear it. She rubs her bump slowly. He knows theres’ a mirror in there that she must be looking in Nov 24 18:52:13 * Morgan coughs Nov 24 18:52:32 * Molly startles, looking around Nov 24 18:52:46 Sorry love Nov 24 18:54:37 Oh! *she picks up her robe and comes back to the bedroom* I didn’t know if you’d come Nov 24 18:55:04 I didn't think of it til just now Nov 24 18:56:07 * Molly nods, a little solemnly. She pulls the robe on, covering her bump Nov 24 18:56:21 Come on love, tell me whats wrong Nov 24 18:57:06 * Molly sits on the bed, taking the mirror with her Nov 24 18:57:16 I had a bad night, that’s all Nov 24 18:57:36 * Morgan watches her Nov 24 18:57:39 You won't tell me? Nov 24 18:57:57 * Molly sighs Nov 24 19:00:26 You and I had a fight, a very nasty one. I’d heard you and Edward talking about other women, you were saying how beautiful some were, and how you would sometimes imagine having them, but it would be too impractical when you need me to stay Nov 24 19:01:01 Oh love Nov 24 19:01:57 * Molly nods, wrapping her arms around herself Nov 24 19:03:24 When I confronted you, you said that’s just how men are. I told you I’d expected better from you, and that it was disgusting to hear you talk like that. You said I was being ridiculous and making problems for no reason. So I told you I’d lost a lot of respect for you... Nov 24 19:03:41 * Morgan looks hurt Nov 24 19:03:45 Understandable Nov 24 19:04:46 * Molly nods, sighing “And then you said that it would have been much easier for you and for me if you had just died in Tawstock” She looks upset. Nov 24 19:05:24 Oh my love Nov 24 19:06:17 I -know- that that is not the case, and it isn’t really, but the hurt lingers, doesn’t it? Nov 24 19:06:36 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:06:40 It really does Nov 24 19:08:19 * Molly nods sadly “That was why I didn’t sleep well” Nov 24 19:08:37 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:08:45 Perhaps you should impose on the others for some hugs... Nov 24 19:09:47 I have had some. Heinzharold is good at hugging Nov 24 19:09:52 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:09:54 The hands help Nov 24 19:11:45 * Molly smiles, wiping her eyes “It wasn’t that sort of hug!” Nov 24 19:13:30 No...he puts his hands flat on your back... it makes a difference Nov 24 19:14:53 I know, my love, I was hoping to make you laugh Nov 24 19:16:04 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:25:14 * Molly takes a deep breath Nov 24 19:25:21 how was your night? Nov 24 19:25:48 short. I got a couple of hours and then carried on Nov 24 19:25:55 no nightmares? Nov 24 19:26:19 No,dreams Nov 24 19:26:42 what did you dream of? Nov 24 19:27:53 How it could've gone at the monastery for a start Nov 24 19:28:40 Oh? *she looks to relax, resting back against the pillow, hand on her bump Nov 24 19:29:10 You were hellbent on sailing away Nov 24 19:30:19 * Molly nods Nov 24 19:30:26 I was excited about the ship? Nov 24 19:30:35 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:30:37 You were, yes Nov 24 19:30:53 * Molly nods Nov 24 19:31:06 Were you upset? Nov 24 19:31:11 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:31:25 It was quite a painful conversation, admitting to you, to myself, how I felt about you Nov 24 19:31:44 * Molly nods sadly Nov 24 19:31:48 how did I take it? Nov 24 19:32:52 Eventually you accepted what I was telling you. You asked me to sail with you Nov 24 19:33:15 * Molly nods Nov 24 19:33:20 did you agree? Nov 24 19:34:02 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:34:04 aye Nov 24 19:35:09 * Molly nods Nov 24 19:35:21 We would have been okay? Nov 24 19:35:44 I think so... providing things went as they really did when I visited my parents... Nov 24 19:36:08 * Molly nods “it wasn’t too bad then?” Nov 24 19:36:39 No, I suppose not Nov 24 19:37:11 * Molly nods Nov 24 19:37:18 There was something else? Nov 24 19:37:45 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:37:56 Aye, the day in my office with our picnic... Nov 24 19:40:01 * Molly smiles Nov 24 19:40:30 perhaps that’s because we were talking about it before you left Nov 24 19:41:23 Aye, maybe Nov 24 19:41:49 was that a pleasant dream? Nov 24 19:42:00 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:42:02 Aye, it was Nov 24 19:42:16 Was that like reality? Nov 24 19:44:33 similar... except things happened much sooner than anticipated... Nov 24 19:44:46 * Molly smiles warmly Nov 24 19:44:57 oh! we went a little further then? Nov 24 19:45:15 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:45:17 Considerably Nov 24 19:46:02 * Molly licks then bites her lower lip “did we make love in the picnic?!” Nov 24 19:46:51 Not that far, no Nov 24 19:47:21 * Molly nods “was it enjoyable?” Nov 24 19:47:35 clearly Nov 24 19:49:07 Oh! Did you wake up and need to change the sheets?! *she looks very excited by this. The only time that’s ever happened to him was when she was away in Freiburg* Nov 24 19:49:27 Had to change trousers again... Nov 24 19:49:48 * Molly blushes, her brows coming together Nov 24 19:49:54 I like that. Nov 24 19:50:01 Thought you might Nov 24 19:50:11 * Molly nods eagerly Nov 24 19:50:38 Have you been finding it hard? Nov 24 19:51:09 A little, yes Nov 24 19:52:02 * Molly nods “I have, uncommonly, been the opposite.” Nov 24 19:52:17 * Morgan nods Nov 24 19:52:19 I'm not surprised Nov 24 19:53:27 Even yesterday... I’m not used to that Nov 24 19:54:23 * Morgan frowns, nodding Nov 24 19:54:26 Whats going on? Nov 24 19:55:28 I’m not really sure, it’s just that I haven’t been thinking of it so much Nov 24 19:56:00 You were... distant... when I left Nov 24 19:57:19 I have certainly regretted that, but everything was in a hurry, we didn’t have the time for intimacy Nov 24 19:58:01 Even... just a kiss on the cheek and you left before I headed out... Nov 24 19:58:58 * Molly frowns “You were upset?” Nov 24 19:59:01 yes Nov 24 19:59:17 I’m sorry, my love, I didn’t mean to hurt you Nov 24 20:00:11 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:00:12 I know Nov 24 20:01:38 Will you give me your forgiveness? Nov 24 20:02:21 Of course Nov 24 20:02:49 * Molly nods Nov 24 20:03:06 Do you wish we’d had more time? Nov 24 20:03:33 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:03:35 I do Nov 24 20:03:40 I wish I hadn't had to leave Nov 24 20:04:41 * Molly nods sadly Nov 24 20:05:00 I wish I could have followed you Nov 24 20:05:31 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:05:34 Couldn't be risked Nov 24 20:05:55 No... But I miss you, greatly. Nov 24 20:06:28 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:06:30 As I do you Nov 24 20:07:46 * Molly smiles shyly “If it is reassuring, my body does seem to be working quite well now that I can see and hear you” Nov 24 20:08:24 Oh? Nov 24 20:09:13 * Molly blushes “mmhmm” Nov 24 20:10:05 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 24 20:10:44 Now everything is much warmer Nov 24 20:11:13 * Morgan chuckles Nov 24 20:12:57 I suppose no one will mind if I’m a little bit delayed in returning after Quiet Hour Nov 24 20:13:45 Probably not... I am awaiting Lansdau, mind... Nov 24 20:15:07 * Molly smiles cheekily “So I might have to do it alone, hmm?” Nov 24 20:15:42 Do what? Nov 24 20:16:05 * Molly shakes her head, smiling “Nuh uh, I’m not saying it!” Nov 24 20:16:47 Not saying what? Nov 24 20:17:10 what I might be doing at the very end of Quiet Hour Nov 24 20:17:44 Waking the boys? Nov 24 20:18:15 I hope not, I’ll try to be quieter than that Nov 24 20:19:05 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:19:06 Good idea Nov 24 20:20:08 mmhmm Nov 24 20:21:08 * Morgan watches her for a moment Nov 24 20:21:19 I'm glad you're feeling a little better Nov 24 20:21:33 You clear Nov 24 20:21:49 yclearly have a wonderful effect upon me Nov 24 20:22:11 It would seem so, even a days travel away Nov 24 20:22:49 * Molly smiles “Do you like that?” Nov 24 20:22:59 Of course Nov 24 20:25:06 * Molly nods Nov 24 20:25:20 I hope seeing me has revived your spirits likewise Nov 24 20:25:41 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:25:42 It has Nov 24 20:25:54 * Molly smiles with mischief Nov 24 20:26:14 But you are rather too busy and at risk of interruption...? Nov 24 20:27:19 I'm afraid so Nov 24 20:28:02 * Molly nods, pushing the robe off her shoulder “So it would be unfortunate if you were to get a little wound up?” Nov 24 20:28:44 Yes it would... of course you assumeI am not already Nov 24 20:29:14 I think I’d need to see some evidence to that end... Nov 24 20:30:05 I'm afraid not... too risky Nov 24 20:31:08 * Molly pushes the other side off “mmmm, and yet risky is something we like” Nov 24 20:31:56 When it can be explained, yes... Nov 24 20:32:26 * Molly smiles Nov 24 20:33:03 You do not think people would just believe you are a gentleman with time on his hands and nothing better to do? Nov 24 20:33:29 Not really, no Nov 24 20:34:13 That’s unfortunate. *she undoes the robe so he can see her belly* Nov 24 20:34:30 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:34:31 It is Nov 24 20:35:36 * Molly smiles Nov 24 20:35:54 Does this make it much more difficult? Nov 24 20:36:00 I think you know that Nov 24 20:36:14 I think I’d like to hear you say it... Nov 24 20:36:36 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:36:37 It does Nov 24 20:37:37 * Molly smiles, slowly rubbing her belly this time Nov 24 20:39:52 You’re going to have quite a long day, hmm? Nov 24 20:39:59 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:40:01 I would think so Nov 24 20:40:10 Did you find the jar? Nov 24 20:40:23 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:40:29 I was thinking of putting it to use later Nov 24 20:41:06 * Molly blushes and fidgets, and nods “I would very much like that!” Nov 24 20:41:34 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:42:12 * Molly exhales slowly “I will be thinking of that all day” Nov 24 20:43:01 * Morgan smiles Nov 24 20:43:02 good Nov 24 20:43:28 * Molly takes a deep breath “-now- I am extremely warm!” Nov 24 20:44:52 * Morgan chuckles Nov 24 20:45:35 You’d like me to be here? Nov 24 20:46:40 How do you mean? Nov 24 20:47:21 Tonight. You’d like my company? Nov 24 20:48:18 Oh, yes... yes, I would Nov 24 20:49:43 * Molly nods, smiling “I am going to be looking forward to it” Nov 24 20:50:11 * Morgan smiles Nov 24 20:50:15 Me too... Nov 24 20:50:55 * Molly shivers, smiling “Mmm it’s like Prophets Mass, but much much better” Nov 24 20:51:06 Oh? Nov 24 20:52:35 * Molly nods eagerly “When it happened before when I was on the way to Freiburg, that is one of my very favourite moments” Nov 24 20:53:13 * Morgan nods Nov 24 20:53:15 Oh, I remember Nov 24 20:53:50 do you? Nov 24 20:54:19 Of. Course Nov 24 21:01:10 It was enjoyable? Nov 24 21:06:57 I seem to recall certain outcomes being achieved Nov 24 21:07:47 * Molly blushes again, nodding slowly “mmhmm, yes...” Nov 24 21:10:12 * Molly tilts her head “I thought it was supposed to be I winding you up, not the other way around!” Nov 24 21:10:35 * Morgan chuckles Nov 24 21:11:26 * Molly sighs dramatically “You know just how to get me, don’t you?” Nov 24 21:12:35 * Morgan smiles a little Nov 24 21:12:37 Apparently so Nov 24 21:13:01 * Molly fidgets again Nov 24 21:13:07 That pleases you? Nov 24 21:13:33 It does Nov 24 21:13:58 We will make a time, like Edward and Mina used to? Nov 24 21:14:45 I think so, yes Nov 24 21:15:07 You’d like me to do it with you? Nov 24 21:15:14 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:15:16 I would, yes Nov 24 21:15:39 * Molly shivers, smiling “but you will not make me wait?” Nov 24 21:16:02 No, not if you don't wish to Nov 24 21:16:40 I would find it very difficult to carry this level of arousal until bed time... Nov 24 21:17:19 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:17:22 Then I won't ask that of you Nov 24 21:18:39 * Molly smiles “but you are oh so tempted, hmm?” Nov 24 21:19:04 A little, yes Nov 24 21:19:26 Or busy lamenting your lack of opportunity right now? Nov 24 21:19:40 Mostly that, yes Nov 24 21:23:18 * Molly nods, smiling as she caresses her stomach again “I’d love to share that with you right now, but I understand that you cannot... you’ll just have to sit there also aching and hot...” Nov 24 21:24:10 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:24:11 aye Nov 24 21:25:33 what time will you be here? Nov 24 21:26:01 Tough to say... ten? Nov 24 21:26:54 * Molly nods, smiling “Can you bear to wait so long?” Nov 24 21:27:27 I'll have to Nov 24 21:28:29 * Molly smiles warmly. Given how subdued she was at first, she’s seems to have perked right up Nov 24 21:28:45 I will find something to wear for you... Nov 24 21:29:39 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:29:42 I look forward to it Nov 24 21:30:00 * Molly nods, still rubbing her stomach Nov 24 21:30:34 I think you’d best tell me about the poachers Nov 24 21:31:06 * Morgan sighs Nov 24 21:32:48 * Molly smiles, slowly undoing the laces at the front of her stays Nov 24 21:34:13 Federest and Mainz saw them but they were on horse back so couldn't be followed. Maubourg says we should catch them and execute them Nov 24 21:35:04 * Molly frowns a moment, hand stilling “I am opposed to that” Nov 24 21:36:10 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:36:28 It would allow us... or him specifically, to deny any inkling of involvement with Graf Baden... Nov 24 21:36:43 * Molly nods Nov 24 21:36:47 It would... Nov 24 21:37:59 Its a moot point anyway, I'm not having that Nov 24 21:38:17 * Molly smiles Nov 24 21:38:20 Good Nov 24 21:39:00 We went to call on Lansdau, but he was out... he's quite adamant that the staff don't go in to clean his room... Nov 24 21:39:56 That’s unusual Nov 24 21:41:06 Mmhmm Nov 24 21:41:31 I couldn’t have resisted, I’m afraid Nov 24 21:41:40 No... nor did I Nov 24 21:43:28 * Molly giggles “You went in?” Nov 24 21:43:41 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:43:46 He's a member of the order Nov 24 21:43:58 Ah damn. Nov 24 21:44:08 Almost exactly what I said Nov 24 21:44:24 * Molly smiles Nov 24 21:44:33 I suppose though, it makes sense... Nov 24 21:44:43 It does Nov 24 21:44:55 what will you do about that? Nov 24 21:45:01 * Morgan shrugs Nov 24 21:45:10 We'll see what he says when he finally makes an appearance Nov 24 21:45:30 That’s why he has been so hard to pin down? Nov 24 21:46:05 Could be Nov 24 21:46:44 * Molly nods Nov 24 21:46:59 Are you dismayed or reassured that the Order are involved? Nov 24 21:47:16 Both, I suppose Nov 24 21:47:55 * Molly nods Nov 24 21:47:57 Me too Nov 24 21:48:06 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:48:43 when will he come? Nov 24 21:48:58 * Morgan shrugs Nov 24 21:49:06 I've asked Maubourg to send him to me immediately Nov 24 21:49:20 * Molly nods Nov 24 21:49:32 It could be any time then? Nov 24 21:49:36 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:49:37 Aye Nov 24 21:50:15 * Molly smiles, continuing to unlace “I will hope you can be on the road tomorrow” Nov 24 21:50:41 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:50:50 I would hope so... but I doubt it Nov 24 21:52:08 * Molly sighs, but reveals her breasts “We will have to find ways to manage...” Nov 24 21:52:33 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:52:35 We will indeed Nov 24 21:52:53 * Molly smiles “Is this better, my love?” Nov 24 21:53:05 * Morgan nods Nov 24 21:53:06 It is Nov 24 22:08:37 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Nov 24 22:53:42 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)