**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jan 5 00:01:32 2025 Jan 05 00:01:32 *he nods* Can we trust any of these women to serve as a messenger? Jan 05 00:01:51 I have no idea. Somethings entirely off. Jan 05 00:02:38 * Federest nods Jan 05 00:03:04 I can ride out for anywhere you want me to, if you like Jan 05 00:03:38 Lets get this seen to first Jan 05 00:04:17 * Federest nods. Karlsruhe is waiting outside, looking at the barn Jan 05 00:04:46 Ready? Jan 05 00:06:12 K: Just waiting on Mainz Jan 05 00:06:31 * Morgan nods, concentrating, trying to feel for people in that building Jan 05 00:08:16 *In the building, there are two adults, a baby, and three children, all downstairs Jan 05 00:08:44 * Morgan frowns, moving toward the house quickly Jan 05 00:09:06 * Federest just looks at Karlsruhe with a shrug Jan 05 00:09:37 *the door is closed. It’s getting light out, but as it’s May this is still early Jan 05 00:10:13 * Morgan scans around for Mainz Jan 05 00:10:55 *there’s no one outside* Jan 05 00:15:00 * Morgan does the same with magic Jan 05 00:15:41 *the only people around are inside Jan 05 00:15:51 * Morgan moves closer to the door, listening Jan 05 00:16:28 *He hears a little boy say “Scuse me, are you my dad?” Jan 05 00:17:34 *the chuckle Mainz makes from within sounds a little strained to Morgan. Ada says “No, he’s not. Your father is working, remember?” Jan 05 00:18:40 * Morgan tries the door Jan 05 00:19:13 *it opens* Jan 05 00:19:27 * Morgan opens it, whistling a tune Jan 05 00:23:36 *The children look at him curiously. Ada is stood near Mainz, nearer than she needs to be for sure. The sight of her stomach just touching his flank is a reminder of the feeling of Molly against h8m, and the scent of her. He’s going to need to find himself a distraction fast Jan 05 00:23:56 Where's your mother? Jan 05 00:25:56 A: She went to a neighbour to see if she could get enough eggs and bread to feed you four Jan 05 00:26:11 * Morgan nods a little Jan 05 00:26:14 Mainz, we need to move Jan 05 00:26:35 *Mainz nods, inclining his head to her* Jan 05 00:26:58 A, looking at Mainz: Will you be back soon to eat? Jan 05 00:27:39 *The mercenary develops an interest in checking his coat buttons* I reckon so Jan 05 00:28:13 Where's -your- husband, Ada? Jan 05 00:28:59 Ada: Working. Jan 05 00:29:17 Wheres' your ring? Jan 05 00:31:01 Ada: I pawned it. Jan 05 00:31:15 An your mother too? Thats sad Jan 05 00:32:26 *Ada nods* You have to do what you have to do sometimes Jan 05 00:32:44 * Morgan nods Jan 05 00:32:58 Yes... yes you do. If you'll excuse us... Jan 05 00:33:51 *Mainz goes out with him* Jan 05 00:34:35 * Morgan looks around, heading for the others Jan 05 00:34:58 * Federest and Karlsruhe are waiting Jan 05 00:35:49 Ready? Jan 05 00:37:31 *They nod Jan 05 00:38:00 * Morgan nods, moving at a fast walk away from their destination until they're outside the village before swinging back to the right direction Jan 05 00:38:27 *they stick together Jan 05 00:38:43 Mainz: The Mother wasn’t at the house Jan 05 00:39:02 No... already on her way to warn someone perhaps Jan 05 00:39:47 *Mainz nods* I did wonder. You wouldn’t go to your neighbours before dawn for food to feed four men who look capable of fending for themselves Jan 05 00:40:31 Absolutely not. Where's the nearest town? Jan 05 00:42:50 Of a decent size? Going to be Baden, or Aachen ((one of their mercenaries is the brother of the current Freiarr, who asked for help in supporting the town from Maubourg who had turned them down)) Jan 05 00:43:17 * Morgan looks thoughtful Jan 05 00:43:41 Karlsruhe, you have any objection to one of us stealing a horse and making for Aachen? Jan 05 00:44:43 *Karlsruhe shakes his head* None at all, but we’d need to find one Jan 05 00:44:52 There was one in the barn Jan 05 00:45:01 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 05 00:45:07 There's likely three where we're going... Jan 05 00:45:51 *Karlsruhe nods, letting Morgan lead the way* Jan 05 00:46:19 Federest... reckon you can get back and take that horse without being seen? Jan 05 00:47:27 * Federest nods Jan 05 00:47:30 Easily Jan 05 00:47:47 Do so, straight to Aachen... tell them what I'm thinking Jan 05 00:48:20 Yes, my Lord Jan 05 00:48:39 Be safe Jan 05 00:50:44 * Federest inclines his head before leaving Jan 05 00:51:54 * Morgan starts moving quicker Jan 05 00:53:08 *the others keep pace. It doesn’t take them too long to reach the building that looks like it was the prisoner of war camp Jan 05 00:54:25 * Morgan stops, looking at the building as he uses his magic to check for people in and around the building Jan 05 00:54:50 *There’s still two people and three horses Jan 05 00:55:12 * Morgan checks the surroundings as well for laookout Jan 05 00:55:20 *a lookout Jan 05 00:55:47 *there’s no sign of one Jan 05 00:57:34 Mainz, to the rear of the building. I don't want them rabbiting Jan 05 00:57:43 *Mainz goes Jan 05 00:58:13 How many pistols have you got? Jan 05 00:58:27 * Federest is now known as Karlsruhe Jan 05 00:58:33 Just the one Jan 05 00:58:47 * Morgan nods, reaching into the back of his coat and handing over two Jan 05 00:58:57 Loaded and ready... Jan 05 01:00:14 * Karlsruhe chuckles, taking them Jan 05 01:00:39 Let’s get going then Jan 05 01:00:46 Whats your plan? Jan 05 01:00:52 * Morgan starts moving toward the building Jan 05 01:02:32 See what we can hear. We should easily be able to take two men down between the three of us Jan 05 01:02:46 Don't reckon the thirds there? Jan 05 01:03:24 Someone will need to be moving their catches on to the next contact Jan 05 01:03:46 He'd need to take the horse, can't be carrying all that on foot Jan 05 01:05:08 * Karlsruhe nods, not knowing that Morgan knows there are still three horses there Jan 05 01:06:27 * Morgan goes quiet as he gets close Jan 05 01:07:55 *Something starts to niggle at him. It starts off with Karlsruhe having assumed there’s two men, and flows into how Ada had kept saying about men that were poaching...* Jan 05 01:08:56 * Morgan stops Jan 05 01:09:04 Son of a... Jan 05 01:09:18 * Karlsruhe looks at him questioningly Jan 05 01:09:30 Noones -seen- them... Jan 05 01:09:46 No, but they would have passed through at night Jan 05 01:10:35 No... come on... Jan 05 01:11:08 The women are covering for them, perhaps hiding them out here, or in basements and attics? Jan 05 01:11:44 No... there'd be traces of men... there's not even a -tavern-... Jan 05 01:11:51 * Karlsruhe nods Jan 05 01:12:00 That is weird. Jan 05 01:12:22 This ways well travelled, leading to the village... the poachers are from the village Jan 05 01:12:46 * Karlsruhe frowns, then tilts his head slightly Jan 05 01:13:10 The poachers aren’t men from the village... they’re the women of the village... Jan 05 01:13:19 * Morgan nods Jan 05 01:13:28 And we told them what we were looking for Jan 05 01:13:37 * Karlsruhe nods Jan 05 01:14:10 We didn’t question why the Mother was awake in the middle of the night but the child hadn’t been crying and was fast asleep... Jan 05 01:14:36 * Morgan nods Jan 05 01:15:16 And that barn could easily hold four more horses, and was freshly laid with straw... Jan 05 01:15:46 * Morgan nods, motioning him to be quiet and moving closer to the doors to listen Jan 05 01:15:57 * Karlsruhe is smiling a little Jan 05 01:16:46 Mother: Nance, we have to! They’re not stupid, and that bald one works for the next Graf! Jan 05 01:17:28 Nance: But if it comes out, she’s in danger. You know how difficult it was to get her in that position! Jan 05 01:17:58 * Morgan draws two pistols, whispering Jan 05 01:18:04 Open the door Karlsruhe Jan 05 01:22:38 *Karlruhe does so* Jan 05 01:23:12 * Morgan steps inside with two pistols drawn and levelled at them as he speaks Jan 05 01:23:28 Ladies, stand still, put any and all weapons on the floor and step away please Jan 05 01:24:43 *The woman he doesn’t know looks familiar. They’re both only armed with knitting needles at present, and there aren’t any weapons. The unknown woman has men’s trousers on, and a bandage around her upper arm Jan 05 01:25:03 Nance looks to the other woman: This is them, then? Jan 05 01:25:52 * Morgan glances around Jan 05 01:25:54 *The Mother nods, setting down her needles* Jan 05 01:26:28 * Karlsruhe watches them, but says nothing Jan 05 01:26:54 I never got your name last night... Jan 05 01:27:09 Mother: It’s Margaret Jan 05 01:27:24 Margaret... and you're Nance... Nancy? Jan 05 01:27:35 N: Nance is better Jan 05 01:28:26 Not sure one name is -better- than another, but if that is your preference. *he starts to look serious* the one I hit... Jan 05 01:30:41 *Nance nods. She looks like an older version of Baden’s mistress, still pretty* Jan 05 01:31:11 N: I’m fine Jan 05 01:31:18 * Morgan nods Jan 05 01:31:21 The third? Jan 05 01:32:01 N: Her kids wake early, she always needs to go right on home too Jan 05 01:33:03 * Morgan nods Jan 05 01:33:28 We're going to borrow one of your horses... Karlsruhe, send Mainz to catch Federest... Jan 05 01:33:43 * Karlsruhe nods, leaving Jan 05 01:34:02 Margaret: What will happen to us now? Jan 05 01:34:04 * Morgan puts his pistols away Jan 05 01:34:21 Lets have some honesty shall we... then we'll talk through what happens next... Jan 05 01:34:29 *they both nod Jan 05 01:34:55 First... the men... Jan 05 01:35:43 * Karlsruhe is now known as Margaret Jan 05 01:36:15 The whole unit was made up from all the village men, and they died at Quatre Bras Jan 05 01:36:53 So you're a community of women... Jan 05 01:37:16 * Margaret nods Jan 05 01:37:24 For years and years now Jan 05 01:37:40 * Morgan nods, looking at Nance Jan 05 01:37:47 Why is your daughter Badens mistress? Jan 05 01:38:27 Nance: Because she wanted better than this... *shes obviously holding back and worried about the consequences * Jan 05 01:38:43 I asked for honesty. Jan 05 01:40:36 Nance: She helps us for money. She sends jewels and things he buys her to a contact, he pawns it and brings us the money. Jan 05 01:40:48 And the poaching? Jan 05 01:41:57 It started out just to feed us, and then we started trading it in other villagers for things we needed. Then a man said he could get us more if we were willing to sell it further away, but we’d need to catch more Jan 05 01:42:25 Its to bring in money to support yourselves... Jan 05 01:42:32 * Margaret nods Jan 05 01:42:56 We don’t have men, but when they come through we’re often left with more mouths to feed Jan 05 01:43:13 Through choice? Jan 05 01:44:18 Nance huffs. It reminds him a little of Claudia: Their choice. Most of the younger mothers have never had consensual sex. Jan 05 01:44:36 * Morgan nods, moving to find somewhere to sit Jan 05 01:44:41 I'm sorry to hear that Jan 05 01:45:30 * Margaret nods sadly “It’s just the way of things. We don’t force anyone to carry the babies if they don’t want them” Jan 05 01:45:46 * Morgan nods Jan 05 01:46:23 A dear friend of mine was... raped by several men... it is abhorrent. Jan 05 01:46:40 *the women both nod grimly* Jan 05 01:47:05 *Karlsruhe returns* Jan 05 01:47:33 So... tell me... what should the next Graf Gottkirchen do? Jan 05 01:48:09 *the women look at each other* Jan 05 01:48:31 * Margaret looks at Karlsruhe “I’m hoping your Master won’t hang us” Jan 05 01:49:44 What do you think, Karlsruhe? Jan 05 01:51:33 *Karlsruhe nods* He’s a good man Jan 05 01:53:33 See...-I- think what he'll do... is acknowledge your hunting on his land to support yourselves, and welcome your community into Gottkirchen, with the help and protection that gives Jan 05 01:54:09 Nance: Sorry, doesn’t seem likely. Noblemen are noblemen, right to the core Jan 05 01:54:25 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 05 01:54:34 Would you accept it? Jan 05 01:55:37 We’d need to stop poach8;g? Jan 05 01:56:20 Long term, I imagine so, but if some arrangement could be made to make you... I don't know, trading on his behalf for a small percentage... Jan 05 01:56:53 * Margaret looks to Nance, who nods “It’s not a bad idea...” Jan 05 01:57:22 Do you have any other tradeable talents? Jan 05 01:57:35 No more than most women Jan 05 01:58:02 * Morgan nods Jan 05 01:58:23 He would never trade on your person... only your skills... you understand what I'm saying? Jan 05 01:58:48 I meant sewing, baking and the the like Jan 05 01:58:56 * Morgan nods Jan 05 01:59:08 Something suitable could probably be agreed upon then Jan 05 02:00:15 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:00:29 Nance: And my daughter? What will he do to her? Jan 05 02:01:00 Well, the ideal would be that you're in a good enough position that her being there is not needed, unless she really wishes to be Jan 05 02:02:53 Nance: She’s hoping when she gets to twenty two he’ll pension her off for being too old *she rolls her eyes at Margaret, who smiles* Jan 05 02:03:40 * Morgan nods Jan 05 02:03:57 Ada told me you'd gone to a neighbour for food to give us breakfast... Jan 05 02:04:27 She’s a good liar Jan 05 02:04:49 Not bad at all. Pity, I could -murder- some toast. Jan 05 02:04:57 * Morgan rubs at his chin Jan 05 02:05:03 So what do you think, do we have an agreement? Jan 05 02:05:29 How will you get him to agree? Jan 05 02:06:13 I could say I'm a persuasive sort... which is true but... let me ask you... Karlsruhe works for him... he's followed every instruction I've given... why might that be? Jan 05 02:07:06 You’re the middle man? Jan 05 02:07:16 Not even slightly Jan 05 02:07:29 Nance: He’s the future Graf, Margaret. Jan 05 02:07:39 Oh! That makes more sense. Jan 05 02:07:45 * Morgan chuckles Jan 05 02:08:27 And Karlsruhe without hesitation would kill me if I made a move on anyone... that should tell you even more about him, and in turn me through his trust, than it did before Jan 05 02:09:10 *the women both look at him. Karlsruhe says nothing. No clever and wise quote comes from him* Jan 05 02:09:47 * Morgan nods a little Jan 05 02:09:55 These horses stay in the barn we slept in? Jan 05 02:10:46 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:10:55 They cost us a lot Jan 05 02:11:03 How about, then, we walk them back and get them tucked in Jan 05 02:11:22 * Margaret nods, and both women gather their knitting Jan 05 02:12:15 * Morgan moves slowly to take one of the horses reins Jan 05 02:13:00 Your daughter seemed quite well when I saw her yesterday Jan 05 02:13:35 Nance takes the other: She likes the finery, and apparently Baden’s quick with his business. Why do you want to help us? Jan 05 02:14:50 I could give you all sorts of platitudes, my favourite being a rising tide should raise all boats but... I try to be kind and I feel its -right- Jan 05 02:15:01 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:15:17 I quite liked you from the get-go Jan 05 02:16:12 Cant say it felt much like it when you were pointing a pistol at me Jan 05 02:17:42 I just like my family more Jan 05 02:18:00 Karlsruhe smiles at this, looking away so he doesn’t laugh Jan 05 02:18:31 * Morgan nods, starting to walk Jan 05 02:19:48 *they walk back to the village. It’s tense there, there are women at windows and in doorways, children too Jan 05 02:20:28 Do you have some sort of signal to say its okay? I don't really fancy getting beaten up by dozens of children Jan 05 02:21:29 Nance shouts: It’s fine, they’re not dangerous! Jan 05 02:21:43 * Margaret looks to Morgan a moment “That do you?” Jan 05 02:22:28 *The women do seem to relax. These two women must have a big sway, but also a big responsibility here* Jan 05 02:22:31 Don't think I've ever been called not dangerous before Jan 05 02:23:09 * Margaret smiles “it’s the best way here” Jan 05 02:23:27 * Morgan nods Jan 05 02:23:39 Wouldn't be the first time I've been beaten up by a woman, mind... Jan 05 02:24:24 Have you? Jan 05 02:24:34 * Morgan nods Jan 05 02:24:56 She's very good Jan 05 02:25:39 *They head back to the house. Nance and Margaret take it in turns to yawn* Jan 05 02:26:34 Once Mainz and Federest return, with your permission, we'll grab some toast then borrow the horses to get back. I want to get back to my wife and children. Karlsruhe can arrange to have them brought back Jan 05 02:27:58 *They both nod. Nance briefly veers off to chat to a couple of women in the houses* Jan 05 02:28:56 You’re being generous to us Jan 05 02:29:34 * Morgan shrugs Jan 05 02:29:40 I'm doing what I feel is right Jan 05 02:30:11 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:30:19 How did you figure it out? Jan 05 02:30:36 * Morgan chuckles Jan 05 02:30:39 There's no tavern Jan 05 02:31:53 * Margaret smiles Jan 05 02:32:03 That’s a bad thing? Jan 05 02:32:26 Where there's men, there's a tavern. It all sort of ran on from that Jan 05 02:33:04 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:33:23 No point having a tavern when no one drinks like that Jan 05 02:33:29 * Morgan nods Jan 05 02:33:48 Things niggle in my mind... then as we arrived at the building, I figured it out what wasn't sitting right Jan 05 02:35:04 We’ve tried hard to stay hidden, wearing heels and big hats, coats with padded shoulders so we’re broader Jan 05 02:35:19 * Morgan nods Jan 05 02:35:29 clever... it worked right up until that moment Jan 05 02:36:06 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:36:12 it’s worked for a while Jan 05 02:36:23 * Morgan nods Jan 05 02:37:13 I'll write to Baden, saying I've dealt with you, but the idea of trade with him sat well so I've contracted with a group to hunt and trade with his establishments... or, I'll write to his wife and the overseer. Jan 05 02:37:31 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:37:49 That works for us *they arrive at the barn* Jan 05 02:38:04 * Morgan nods, leading the horse inside Jan 05 02:39:17 Now they'll know its legitimate, I'll want five percent... I'd recommend raising your prices so its still low enough to be in demand. You can start paying the five percent in three months Jan 05 02:39:31 * Margaret smiles Jan 05 02:39:43 Thank you, my Lord Jan 05 02:40:22 Lets skip that bit for a while... my names Morgan. Jan 05 02:41:07 * Margaret nods, putting the other horse in Jan 05 02:41:26 The house will be loud, if you prefer to wait out here you can Jan 05 02:41:58 * Morgan shakes his head Jan 05 02:42:09 If your'e comfortable with us joining you until the others return,, we will Jan 05 02:42:47 * Margaret nods Jan 05 02:42:55 They won’t respect your status Jan 05 02:43:21 My best friend is the son of a blacksmith... can you imagine how much respect for my status he has? Jan 05 02:44:59 * Margaret laughs, leading into the house. The children are all dressed, including the baby who is sat on the floor. She’s bigger than Hope, and her hair’s not red, but just for a moment in his gut he feels that loss again Jan 05 02:45:24 * Morgan looks to the fireplace for a few moments Jan 05 02:48:11 *the bigger children are soon trying to get him to play. Though Karlsruhe has joined them, he’s stood by the sink talking to Margaret rather than getting involved with the children, his own lost to him. Nance follows in, and by the time Federest and Mainz arrive, Morgan has been given some very buttery toast Jan 05 02:48:57 * Morgan thanks whoever gives it to him, eating quietly Jan 05 02:50:48 *The others get fed too, it’s a bit of a squeeze though. By nine o’clock they’re ready to go Jan 05 02:51:22 * Morgan thanks Margaret, getting ready to go Jan 05 02:52:49 *the others say goodbyes, Karlsruhe thanking Margaret and Ada for their hospitality. Soon the four of them are mounted up and leaving Neukloster Jan 05 02:52:59 * Margaret is now known as Karlsruhe Jan 05 02:53:14 Back to Hafenlohr, my Lord? Jan 05 02:53:30 * Morgan thinks for a moment Jan 05 02:53:36 Aye, I need to get to Sudlachenburg Jan 05 02:54:29 three hours there, then another ten to Sudlachenburg... It’ll be a late night Jan 05 02:55:02 Federest: I’d probably wait until tomorrow Jan 05 02:55:05 * Morgan nods Jan 05 02:55:10 I know but... Jan 05 02:55:19 Mainz: But? Jan 05 02:56:53 I'm desperate to get back to them Jan 05 02:58:06 Do you need someone to join you? You haven’t properly slept Jan 05 02:58:44 *he’s pretty tired, but someone else might hold him up, so he has to weigh it up* Jan 05 02:58:49 I slept Jan 05 03:00:23 * Karlsruhe just nods a little Jan 05 03:00:49 Mainz: It was the women all along... I did not expect that. Jan 05 03:01:48 * Morgan nods Jan 05 03:02:00 Yeah, it was something of a surprise Jan 05 03:03:09 But with hindsight, it makes sense. They needed to support themselves somehow Jan 05 03:03:26 * Morgan nods Jan 05 03:03:32 You think I've done the right thing? Jan 05 03:03:40 * Karlsruhe smiles Jan 05 03:03:47 Absolutely, my Lord Jan 05 03:04:37 Federst: They’d only keep poaching anyway. They’ve got children to feed. Jan 05 03:04:41 * Morgan nods, looking around Jan 05 03:04:54 Before long they'd attract the wrong sort of attention Jan 05 03:05:18 Mainz frowns: It looks like they already have. Jan 05 03:05:45 *Federest smiles slightly, watching the trees* Jan 05 03:06:43 * Morgan looks out among the trees Jan 05 03:06:47 That Ada seemed nice... Jan 05 03:07:58 Mainz nods: Yes, she did... Jan 05 03:09:07 mmhmm Jan 05 03:09:46 Federest: Hannalore would suit a place like that. She is naturally good at hunting, I think it’s the Vesten in her Jan 05 03:10:34 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 03:11:09 That spear fishing they do is... entertaining... none of this patience and peace just... "STAB IT IN THE HEAD!" Jan 05 03:11:51 *The men laugh at this* Jan 05 03:12:08 * Morgan yawns Jan 05 03:12:25 Maybe a brief nap before you go Jan 05 03:12:34 Don't really have the time Jan 05 03:13:04 It’ll be quicker than waiting to be rescued from a ditch because you’ve broken your neck, my Lord Jan 05 03:30:40 * Karlsruhe has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 05 04:14:42 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jan 05 13:38:34 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 05 13:49:08 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 05 13:52:31 *Federest smiles slightly, watching the trees* Jan 05 13:52:31 * Morgan looks out among the trees Jan 05 13:52:31 That Ada seemed nice... Jan 05 13:52:31 Mainz nods: Yes, she did... Jan 05 13:52:31 mmhmm Jan 05 13:52:33 Federest: Hannalore would suit a place like that. She is naturally good at hunting, I think it’s the Vesten in her Jan 05 13:52:35 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 13:52:37 That spear fishing they do is... entertaining... none of this patience and peace just... "STAB IT IN THE HEAD!" Jan 05 13:52:41 *The men laugh at this* Jan 05 13:52:42 * Morgan yawns Jan 05 13:52:45 Maybe a brief nap before you go Jan 05 13:52:46 Don't really have the time Jan 05 13:52:48 It’ll be quicker than waiting to be rescued from a ditch because you’ve broken your neck, my Lord Jan 05 13:52:51 * Morgan sighs, nodding Jan 05 13:53:41 *they press on, Karlsruhe taking charge of the horses at the stable* Jan 05 13:54:10 will you write a letter for Lansdau before moving on? Jan 05 13:54:35 * Morgan nods Jan 05 13:54:40 I'll get all the letters written now Jan 05 13:56:14 *Karlsruhe nods, letting him go* Jan 05 13:56:46 * Morgan goes to check the mirrors first Jan 05 13:58:26 *Edwards says: Molly and Father have fallen out this evening. I’m trying to unruffle the feathers, but I’m glad you’ll be back tomorrow to smooth it over* Jan 05 13:59:06 "I'm not going to be. Something came up. I'll be having a nap shortly then riding through the night" Jan 05 14:01:30 *it doesn’t change. Molly’s says ‘midnight: I miss you, liebes herz. I wish you were here. six: I hope your sleep was better than mine. I also hope your waiting for the poachers was productive. eight: I thought I’d have word from you by now. I hope you just forgot, rather than are hurt. I’ll check again at ten Jan 05 14:01:46 * Morgan checks the time Jan 05 14:02:59 *it’s ten past eleven. either she hasn’t checked, or just not left a further note* Jan 05 14:03:11 * Morgan sighs Jan 05 14:03:53 "I'm sorry my love, all hell broke loose and I've not left yet. I'm going to take a short nap, gather supplies and make a move soon. I miss you so very much." Jan 05 14:04:19 * Morgan takes the note off Edwards mirror, adding "What have they fought about?" Before replacing it Jan 05 14:04:30 *nothing changes on either* Jan 05 14:05:25 * Morgan leaves both uncovered while he writes to Lansdau, Baden and Judith Jan 05 14:05:51 *They must all be busy, he sees neither of them Jan 05 14:06:11 * Morgan covers them, putting them safely before shifting to get comfortable to nap Jan 05 14:09:42 *this is a challenge, though Dresden having left the negligee helps. He dreams simply, of a day last week when they’d been intimate and he’d been grinding and thrusting gently against her belly until he spent upon it. His arousal is an effective wake up call about half an hour after falling asleep, partly from the dream, and partly from the scent of the negligee Jan 05 14:10:56 * Morgan yawns, moving to check the mirrors Jan 05 14:12:28 *Molly’s hasn’t changed. Edward’s says “He told her she shouldn’t be snooping on Sascha’s health without her permission by using her talent. She’s gone to pick up Varick and Jacques from her Mother’s now” Jan 05 14:13:46 "Molly has Otto's blessing, so father can wind his neck in. I'll be on the move shortly, I'll try to find somewhere at half one to speak to Molly. How you get her there is down to you" Jan 05 14:14:15 * Morgan updates Molly's with "I'm about to leave. I'll be with you as soon as I can" Jan 05 14:14:15 *there’s no reply* Jan 05 14:15:55 * Morgan sets about getting everything packed for the journey back, going to get food and flasks of coffee Jan 05 14:16:54 *Arendt is down there* Jan 05 14:16:58 * Molly is now known as Arendt Jan 05 14:17:12 Your Excellency, are you going again? Jan 05 14:17:18 * Morgan nods Jan 05 14:17:53 My former mother in law is due any time, and I miss my wife and children and, if I know anything, I know my wife and my father will be rubbing eachother uptake wrong way Jan 05 14:18:54 * Arendt smiles Jan 05 14:19:24 We’re all finished in your bedroom now, if you have time to see it? Jan 05 14:19:31 * Morgan nods Jan 05 14:19:38 I'll have a quick look, yes Jan 05 14:21:55 * Arendt nods “Will you be back before the wedding?” Jan 05 14:22:11 We're hoping to be. I'll send word Jan 05 14:23:41 * Arendt nods “Will you be moving Emil and Varick to the nursery soon?” Jan 05 14:24:15 I'm not completely sure yet. We need to discuss it properly Jan 05 14:24:42 * Arendt nods “We hope you see you soon” Jan 05 14:25:09 * Morgan nods, getting his things ready Jan 05 14:25:22 Right, quick look at your no doubt exemplary work, then I'll be on my way Jan 05 14:26:10 Take care, my Lord Jan 05 14:27:21 * Morgan smiles, inclining his head before going up to look at his room Jan 05 14:30:40 *it’s all freshly done in a light warm yellow, cheerful. There’s a new rug on the floor, it’s beneath the chair that he took her to great effect upon, both her womanhood and her rear, and where she’d rendered the old rug unsalvageable with her pleasure. The memory is strong. Jan 05 14:31:47 * Morgan smiles, shouldering his bags and heading for the stables, saddling the palominos Jan 05 14:32:44 *it’s useful having two, given his presents for all the children Jan 05 14:34:04 * Morgan gets everything strapped into place before quickly stroking Xantha, Hope and Aurora then leading the pair of horses outside to mount up Jan 05 14:35:44 *he manages to get going, but yet again he’s leaving the house he wants to settle in Jan 05 14:36:47 * Morgan sighs, turning to look at the house as he leaves the grounds before squaring his shoulders and picking up the pace Jan 05 14:39:00 *it’s about quarter after twelve. It’s going to be after ten before he gets there. He’s got a little over an hour before he can hopefully be talking to Molly, assuming Edward can arrange it Jan 05 14:39:24 * Morgan gets his head down, getting move on Jan 05 14:40:47 *the route is familiar, and the horses compliant. He’s been riding an hour when his stomach starts rumbling Jan 05 14:41:06 * Morgan turns, rummaging in a bag for something to eat Jan 05 14:44:25 *he finds something, but manages to drop the special jar in the grass Jan 05 14:48:51 *He’s in a denser area of the route when he estimates it’s almost half after one Jan 05 14:53:52 * Morgan moves away from the paths into the woods, looking around carefully for somewhere to setup Jan 05 14:54:34 *it’s easy to find a fallen tree he can sit on, the horses tethered Jan 05 14:55:14 * Morgan checks Edwards mirror quickly as he gets Molly's ready Jan 05 14:55:52 *there’s nothing new on Edward’s* Jan 05 14:58:29 *Molly’s is still covered as it was. it’s impossible to know what will happen Jan 05 14:58:41 * Morgan sits and waits, eating quietly Jan 05 14:59:48 *it’s just before the agreed time that she uncovers it. Like him, she also appears to be outside in the woods Jan 05 15:00:01 * Arendt smiles Jan 05 15:00:05 * Arendt is now known as Molly Jan 05 15:00:11 Good afternoon Jan 05 15:00:18 Blossom.. are you alright? Jan 05 15:00:32 I am, are you? I didn’t hear from you... Jan 05 15:00:50 All hell broke loose Jan 05 15:01:53 Are you alright? Jan 05 15:02:03 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:02:11 Annoyed mostly at the delay. Whats occurring with you? Jan 05 15:03:51 I am here at my Parents house. Papa is getting them to dig to plant crops for the autumn Jan 05 15:04:03 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:04:05 Whats happened? Jan 05 15:05:16 Your Father annoyed me, and then I didn’t sleep well. I thought I’d spend some time here Jan 05 15:05:32 Nightmare? Jan 05 15:05:44 * Molly nods Jan 05 15:06:36 I’d grown up with the Rosenkrantzs. We were visiting in Sudlachenburg when the fire happened Jan 05 15:06:51 * Morgan nods a little Jan 05 15:06:52 I see Jan 05 15:08:05 * Molly nods Jan 05 15:08:29 It wasn’t good. How was -your- night? Jan 05 15:08:34 awful Jan 05 15:09:11 * Molly nods sadly Jan 05 15:09:29 I wish I had been at your side Jan 05 15:09:44 Would've been nicer to wake up to than having Karlsruhe staring at me Jan 05 15:10:01 * Molly smiles Jan 05 15:10:26 Parts of me are preferable, hmm? Though equally hairless... Jan 05 15:10:44 Something like that. How are the children? Jan 05 15:11:33 * Molly smiles Jan 05 15:11:49 They’re all well, though Florrie is upset she couldn’t come here too Jan 05 15:12:08 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:12:12 I'm not surprised Jan 05 15:12:26 They all miss you, my love Jan 05 15:12:43 All being well, they'll see me in the morning Jan 05 15:13:06 * Molly smiles Jan 05 15:13:21 And I? Will I get to see you in the morning? Jan 05 15:13:39 If I can stay on track and on time, about ten tonight Jan 05 15:14:26 * Molly smiles warmly “I will be very, very eagerly awaiting that” Jan 05 15:17:08 * Morgan nods, smiling Jan 05 15:17:26 And you, my love? Jan 05 15:18:10 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:18:14 I am looking forward to it Jan 05 15:18:38 * Molly nods, glancing around a moment before looking back to him Jan 05 15:18:47 Have you been managing without me? Jan 05 15:20:14 Its been difficult... I've had no privacy Jan 05 15:21:30 * Molly nods, smiling “That isn’t ideal... I think Heinzharold and Inga forgot this morning that they don’t have as much privacy as they wish...” Jan 05 15:21:50 Oh? Jan 05 15:21:58 * Molly smiles Jan 05 15:22:09 Fortunate I can go deaf at Will! Jan 05 15:23:07 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:23:09 Indeed Jan 05 15:23:19 I was most envious! Jan 05 15:25:02 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:25:20 If its any consolation, I spent last night sleeping in hay, sharing a barn with three men and a horse Jan 05 15:26:02 * Molly smiles mischievously “With an imagination like mine, it’s quite intriguing!” Jan 05 15:27:15 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:27:26 Its too long to go into right now if you want me there tonight Jan 05 15:29:51 Oh don’t worry, I’ll just fantasise about you and sneaky behaviour there. You can tell me the real tale later Jan 05 15:31:06 * Morgan nod Jan 05 15:31:38 Aye, alright. I'm going to need some time with HeinzHarold and Claudia... and my parents... Jan 05 15:32:00 * Molly nods Jan 05 15:32:07 Alright Jan 05 15:35:27 * Morgan nods, eating a little Jan 05 15:35:30 How is Sascha? Jan 05 15:35:45 * Molly nods a little Jan 05 15:36:02 She’s fine. A little quiet, that’s all Jan 05 15:36:12 Quiet? Jan 05 15:39:07 Pre#occupied. Mama says it’s a sign that it won’t be long Jan 05 15:39:20 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:39:22 She's correct Jan 05 15:42:05 * Molly nods “that’s how it was before?” Jan 05 15:42:10 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:42:14 Aye, it was Jan 05 15:42:37 * Molly nods again “Alright then” Jan 05 15:43:47 You have your things ready to take at a moments notice? Jan 05 15:44:10 * Molly nods “I am prepared” Jan 05 15:44:28 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:44:33 Alright my love Jan 05 15:44:52 Mama has suggested I stay here a few nights Jan 05 15:46:38 To be closer.... Jan 05 15:47:35 Yes Jan 05 15:49:02 It makes sense... Jan 05 15:49:47 I do not want to Jan 05 15:52:11 No? Why not? Jan 05 15:52:36 You won’t be with me Jan 05 15:53:53 But it'll be safer... Jan 05 15:54:20 * Molly looks unhappy Jan 05 15:54:56 My love... it’s too much. I need you. I do not enjoy being without you Jan 05 15:55:07 We'll discuss it later Jan 05 15:55:20 * Molly nods slightly Jan 05 15:55:36 I imagine you’re keen to get off Jan 05 15:57:22 * Morgan nods Jan 05 15:57:25 So I'd best be on my way Jan 05 15:57:46 I meant to get.... oh! *she smiles, blushing* Jan 05 15:58:36 * Morgan chuckles Jan 05 15:59:07 would you like something to warm and speed along your hours? Jan 05 15:59:42 * Morgan nods Jan 05 16:01:38 * Molly glances around before he hears a rustling. Then she smiles before tilting the mirror. Her dress is tight to her belly, and below it the fabric is high enough that he can see her bare thighs. Due to the increasing, he isn’t quite able to see anything of her mound though. She giggles quietly Jan 05 16:02:00 * Morgan blushes Jan 05 16:02:01 Blossom! Jan 05 16:02:16 * Molly laughs Jan 05 16:02:38 That was not what you expected? *she doesn’t change the angle* Jan 05 16:02:55 Not really no... Jan 05 16:03:11 Would you like it to be back on my face? Jan 05 16:03:45 Yes please Jan 05 16:04:10 * Molly lifts it back up, smiling a little and looking for his blushing Jan 05 16:05:33 better? Jan 05 16:05:38 * Morgan nods Jan 05 16:05:40 Yes, thank you Jan 05 16:06:00 * Molly frowns slightly, very briefly Jan 05 16:06:14 alright. I should go back to the children Jan 05 16:06:20 Whats the frown for? Jan 05 16:06:43 Your reaction is not what I anticipated Jan 05 16:06:50 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 16:07:01 You missed my blushing... besides, its been a difficult couple of days Jan 05 16:07:48 * Molly nods “I’m sure we’ll settle back to normal once we’re together again” Jan 05 16:07:59 * Morgan nods Jan 05 16:08:01 I hope so Jan 05 16:08:34 Is there anything you’d like me to prepare for your arrival? You won’t have eaten on the way? Jan 05 16:09:25 I've got some food but not much, so something to eat and a hot drink would be nice Jan 05 16:09:51 * Molly nods Jan 05 16:09:58 I’ll see to it Jan 05 16:10:50 Thank you my love Jan 05 16:12:04 * Molly smiles “Until later then” Jan 05 16:12:15 I love you Jan 05 16:15:28 I love you also, very much Jan 05 16:16:00 I'll see you soon my love Jan 05 16:16:30 * Molly smiles “Yes you will, be careful please” Jan 05 16:17:05 * Morgan nods Jan 05 16:17:06 I will be Jan 05 16:17:53 * Molly nods, blowing him a kiss Jan 05 16:18:16 * Morgan kisses his fingers before pressing them to glass for a moment before covering the mirror Jan 05 16:18:59 *Now it’s just him and the horses once more Jan 05 16:19:37 * Morgan gets packed up and on the move once more Jan 05 16:21:44 *Without speaking to her to look forward to, he’s soon bored of riding. He seems to have spent days and days on the move, barely resting or eating. His tired body wants a good night’s sleep, a hot bath, a good meal, and his pregnant wife against him, not necessarily in that order Jan 05 16:22:53 * Morgan sighs, settling into the dull ride Jan 05 16:26:26 *he has to stop now and then to water the horses and for calls of nature, and it’s during one of the later that the dream comes to mind of his broken arms and how she’d managed to preventing him peeing with a comment about pleasuring him at the roadside. On top of his days of celibacy and her displaying herself outdoors for him when they talked, this memory makes it suddenly more difficult Jan 05 16:26:55 * Morgan grumbles Jan 05 16:27:40 * Morgan tries to relax Jan 05 16:29:01 *he manages it, but it’s more difficult than he’d like. Being away from her when she’s pregnant is clearly not something his body is a fan of* Jan 05 16:29:42 * Morgan finishes up before getting moving again Jan 05 16:32:02 *the hours do pass by, each counting down to returning to his family. Eventually, after dark and in need of food and more coffee, he reaches the outskirts of his Father’s estate, just as he rode into it in his dream where they’d been annexed Jan 05 16:32:34 * Morgan shakes himself, heading for the stable as he watches the house Jan 05 16:35:15 *there’s quite a few lamps lit in various rooms, and two grooms at the stables Jan 05 16:35:24 gentlemen Jan 05 16:35:33 * Morgan slides from the saddle, stretching Jan 05 16:37:01 *The grooms looks over the horses* Do you want it unloaded, my Lord? Jan 05 16:37:43 I don't think he'd forgive me if I said no. Could I prevail on you to have it all taken to the Veisgraf wing? Jan 05 16:39:05 *The groom nods* Of course, my Lord Jan 05 16:41:32 * Morgan thanks them, patting both horses before moving off toward the house Jan 05 16:43:06 **The house is well lit inside, chance are that the family will be in the drawing room at half ten, if they haven’t retired Jan 05 16:55:34 * Morgan heads straight for it Jan 05 16:56:02 *he can already hear the laughter from outside the door Jan 05 16:56:09 * Morgan listens for a moment Jan 05 16:56:26 *it sounds like everyone is still up Jan 05 16:56:39 * Morgan knocks Jan 05 16:57:03 *Adalbrecht calls for him to come in Jan 05 16:57:52 * Morgan pushes the door open a little, moving inside Jan 05 16:58:25 *everyone calls their hellos, looking pleased to see him* ((attention?)) Jan 05 16:58:33 ((Molly)) Jan 05 17:01:36 *She’s in one of those dresses that will expand. But it’s still on the same setting as before, she’s just bigger. the fabric is starting to pull a little around the middle button, looking fit to pop. Her hair is only half up, makeup quite simple, both things she knows he likes. She smiles warmly Jan 05 17:02:02 alright... before anything else, I need hugs from everyone Jan 05 17:02:41 *there’s laughter at this, and everyone gets up. Adalbrecht hugs him first, whispering “What’s wrong?” Jan 05 17:02:59 * Morgan hugs him hard Jan 05 17:03:05 Rough couple of days Jan 05 17:03:38 *Adalbrecht nods, letting him go so Verity can do it. She smells just like she did when he was a little boy Jan 05 17:03:49 V: it’s nice to have you back, dear boy Jan 05 17:03:53 * Morgan kisses her hand before hugging her firmly Jan 05 17:03:59 I've missed you mother, very much Jan 05 17:04:26 *Verity smiles, and then he can hug Edward, who looks amused* Jan 05 17:05:12 * Morgan looks at him quizzically before hugging him firmly Jan 05 17:05:16 Thank you for looking after them Jan 05 17:05:28 *Edward nods* Always, brother Jan 05 17:06:00 * Morgan nods, letting him go Jan 05 17:06:35 *There’s still Mina, HH, Inga, Alice, Claudia, Uinise, and Christopher to go. Molly is obviously positioning herself to be last Jan 05 17:07:10 * Morgan works his way through them, clinging hard to both HeinzHarold and Claudia when its their turns Jan 05 17:08:41 *Claudia only tolerates it for a couple of moments before pulling away* Jan 05 17:09:44 *Adalbrecht gives the command for Morgan’s food and drink to be brought. The only one left to hug is Molly. She watches him with a smile Jan 05 17:10:20 * Morgan moves to Molly, taking her hand and kissing it Jan 05 17:10:21 My lady Jan 05 17:11:49 * Molly smiles. Even only as close as this, the scent of her hits him right below the belt Jan 05 17:11:54 My Lord... Jan 05 17:12:18 * Morgan pulls her to him, kissing her forehead Jan 05 17:13:43 * Molly holds him tightly. He’s likely going to need to either stay like this a minute, use her as a shield, or sit down to conceal the effect that her smell and the feel of her body against him has had Jan 05 17:14:43 * Morgan moves to sit down Jan 05 17:15:00 *He can pick a couch or a chair* Jan 05 17:16:04 * Morgan sits on the couch Jan 05 17:16:53 * Molly sits next to him. The others all settle, and Adalbrecht calls for more drinks Jan 05 17:17:06 Ad: How was your endeavour? Jan 05 17:19:12 Madness. Graf Baden is... well, I've lain in ditches that had more depth than him Jan 05 17:20:28 *the others laugh Jan 05 17:22:46 *drinks are handed around* Jan 05 17:23:14 Wasted a day in his castle, went off to interrogate his overseer and man of business... he wasn't involved in the poaching... his businesses saw an opportunity for cheap but not obviously poached meat supplies and took it Jan 05 17:25:21 *Adalbrecht nods* It’s easy for people to take advantage if you’re wasting your time on boyhood pursuits. Jan 05 17:25:51 * Molly rests her leg to his, sipping her wine slowly Jan 05 17:26:02 [Are you alright?] Jan 05 17:26:32 [Yes love. You?] Jan 05 17:26:35 * Morgan nods Jan 05 17:28:14 Once Id' figured that out, I headed back to Hafenlohr. I had planned for Karlsruhe and his men to go hunting for the poachers but in the end I went along Jan 05 17:28:25 [I am now that you’re here beside me] Jan 05 17:28:45 HH: Shame we missed tha’ Jan 05 17:28:49 * Morgan squeezes her hand Jan 05 17:28:57 * Morgan nods Jan 05 17:29:46 Tracked the poachers right up to this village where they just disappeared...some people were awake so we went to talk to them... not a man anywhere in the place... Jan 05 17:31:20 *the only one who doesn’t look puzzled by this is Uinise* Jan 05 17:31:51 And there was no tavern. Jan 05 17:32:23 Edward: A village with no tavern... Does that even count as a village, brother? Jan 05 17:50:12 *the others chuckle at this* Jan 05 17:50:26 I know, it was weird. It was about half one in the morning so the four of us ended up sleeping in this woman's barn... Jan 05 17:52:46 Ad: who did you take with you? Jan 05 17:53:01 Karlsruhe, Federst and Mainz Jan 05 17:53:33 Ad: They seemed like decent men Jan 05 17:53:52 They are, very very good. Jan 05 17:53:57 * Morgan sips his drink Jan 05 17:54:59 Ve: What happened then, dear boy? Jan 05 17:55:49 Up before dawn as usual... there was a building on the outskirts of the village... poachers were in there... Jan 05 17:58:29 Ad: Very good... Jan 05 17:59:27 That village... both Gottkirchen and Baden have said its the others problem... they're out there, no help from any Grafdom, at risk from unscrupulous types... no men there at all... Jan 05 18:17:33 Edward: except for the poachers Jan 05 18:17:47 *uinise is smiling, shaking her head* Jan 05 18:17:53 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 18:18:03 Glad someones already made that connection, Uinise Jan 05 18:18:46 *everyone looks at her. She looks delighted* The women -are- the poachers! Jan 05 18:19:04 * Morgan nods Jan 05 18:19:07 Oh yes Jan 05 18:19:32 *Adalbrecht and Edward in particular look sceptical* Jan 05 18:20:54 Ed: -women- poachers? Jan 05 18:21:21 *Claudia smiles at Uinise. Christopher laughs* Jan 05 18:21:37 * Morgan nods Jan 05 18:22:08 Yes... it was very clever... wore heeled boots and padded shoulders in their jackets to look bigger more... man like Jan 05 18:22:37 HH grins: Got them smarts. Jan 05 18:22:48 Ad: you did not question it? Jan 05 18:23:03 Question -what- exactly? Jan 05 18:23:17 Ad: that it might be women? Jan 05 18:23:49 They'd been seen... three men, I was told... no reason to think otherwise Jan 05 18:24:50 [if he starts talking about the shapeliness of a woman’s bottom and thighs in the saddle like when I rode in trousers, I am pleading headache and taking myself off to bed!] Jan 05 18:25:27 Ed: why would you, poaching is not suitable for women Jan 05 18:26:01 HH: $oh man, h9me ten minutes are you’re about to watch your brother get his ass kicked!$ Jan 05 18:26:25 Regardless... thats who and how it was Jan 05 18:26:58 U: At home, women do more hunting than men Jan 05 18:28:17 Edward: With respect, that is Capperlucia, not Eisen Jan 05 18:28:47 And yet...a group of women, poaching successfully and providing for their entire village Jan 05 18:30:10 HH nods: Think of Molly with a bow, Mina with a shot, Claudia with... well, jus’ bare hands even... I wouldn’t wanna be a pheasant out there waitin’ to be caught and plucked! Jan 05 18:33:14 *Inga gently nudges him with her elbow, making HH smirk* Jan 05 18:34:03 * Molly glances at Morgan with a brief smile before looking away Jan 05 18:34:40 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 18:34:47 still... they got caught Jan 05 18:35:19 Inga: But What happens now? who will feed the village?! Jan 05 18:37:00 Well... * he scratches his cheek absently* by curious coincidence, a part of Gottkirchen has just been given permission to trade meat they've hunted with Graf Badens establishments, for a minor fee... Jan 05 18:38:55 Ad: That was a clever move of Maubourg Jan 05 18:39:07 * Molly closes her eyes briefly Jan 05 18:39:22 * Morgan watches him for a moment Jan 05 18:39:39 That reminds me... I must send him a message congratulating him on the inclusion of a new village... Jan 05 18:40:15 *Adalbrecht nods* Jan 05 18:40:35 * Morgan glances at Edward, rolling his eyes Jan 05 18:40:43 *Edward watches Morgan with a similar eye roll* Jan 05 18:41:16 Father... Jan 05 18:41:44 Ad: Yes? Jan 05 18:42:16 He's said they're Badens problem for years... why would he do such a thing now? Jan 05 18:43:05 *Adalbrecht nods slowly* Ah it is your doing Jan 05 18:43:13 yes... Jan 05 18:44:39 *Adalbrecht nods* It is a good idea Jan 05 18:44:55 yes... I know Jan 05 18:45:55 Ve: *she smiles* I think it’s lovely. Will you have some men move their to help them? Jan 05 18:46:51 Uhhh... no, I think not. They're doing better than you'd imagine, and I have no wish to disrupt their community Jan 05 18:47:17 Mina: Aren’t they lonely for company? Jan 05 18:47:34 HH: $reckon she means aren’t they horny?$ Jan 05 18:48:21 $shut up$ Jan 05 18:48:47 Well, its up to them... once things are a bit more settled, we'll talk to them about what they want for the future Jan 05 18:49:11 * Molly looks up at him Jan 05 18:49:25 You’ve done a wonderful job, my love Jan 05 18:50:11 Thank you blossom Jan 05 18:50:37 * Molly watches him a moment longer, then looks away Jan 05 18:50:58 Ve: Does this mean you’ll be staying here now until the birth? Jan 05 18:51:05 Which one? Jan 05 18:51:26 Ve: Sascha’s Jan 05 18:51:35 * Morgan nods Jan 05 18:52:10 I've set in motion the things that need to be in motion, that particular challenge has been overcome and completed Jan 05 18:52:28 Ve: we are glad you are back Jan 05 18:53:05 I'm very glad to be back Jan 05 18:53:22 * Molly nods Jan 05 18:53:40 Ve: I think Molly has grown Jan 05 18:54:14 * Morgan nods Jan 05 18:54:16 I agree Jan 05 18:54:49 * Molly blushes a little “I think I need to move up buttons again” Jan 05 18:55:14 * Morgan nos Jan 05 18:55:18 Might be right Jan 05 18:55:50 * Molly rubs her belly a minute Jan 05 18:56:26 *Inga glances at Morgan a moment before sipping her wine* Jan 05 18:57:16 HH: how’s my housing coming on? Jan 05 18:57:35 Nearly done actually Jan 05 18:59:15 HH and Inga both smile. HH says: How close is it? Jan 05 18:59:35 * Molly sips her wine [thats what she said...] Jan 05 19:00:38 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 19:00:45 Putting in the panelling upstairs... Jan 05 19:01:06 *HH grins, but Inga blushes a little* Jan 05 19:01:28 Mina: What sort of panelling? Something decorative? Jan 05 19:01:57 [just something thick... really really thick.] Jan 05 19:02:30 It does look nice, very elegant Jan 05 19:03:33 Inga: when will it be ready? *there’s no furniture, but the painting should be finished today or tomorrow, easily ready in a few days Jan 05 19:04:02 The basics today or tomorrow... no furniture yet, obviously Jan 05 19:04:32 *He had bought wood to build them a table, but his work got in the way* Jan 05 19:04:48 *HH smiles at Inga, who smiles back* Jan 05 19:05:05 Ver: I’m sure you can’t wait to get there, Inga Jan 05 19:05:19 *Inga nods* Jan 05 19:06:37 There -was- going to be a table made but... poachers happened Jan 05 19:07:04 HH: ‘Opefully it won’t be long before we’re there Jan 05 19:07:35 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jan 05 19:09:35 *this is the point in which Morgan is given his food. It looks like some of them will start to retire soon, so he needs to be smart about it if he needs to speak to anyone specifically Jan 05 19:10:05 * Morgan doesn't, just eating quietly Jan 05 19:14:00 *by the time he’s finished it Christopher, Adalbrecht, Verity, Edward, and Mina have gone to bed, leaving the six of them who’re staying in the Veisgraf Wing together. Jan 05 19:16:07 * Morgan sighs, sipping his drink Jan 05 19:16:16 Whats been happening? Jan 05 19:17:21 *Alice is still with them, and says* We’ve been talking about when to go home Jan 05 19:17:50 Have you? Jan 05 19:19:07 A: I think it should be soon Jan 05 19:19:52 When? Jan 05 19:21:24 A: once you go to Hafenlohr Jan 05 19:21:47 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 05 19:21:48 I see Jan 05 19:23:35 A: I have to still have a life Jan 05 19:25:13 * Molly gets up, going to top up her wine. Her absence from his side feels heavy Jan 05 19:25:26 * Morgan watches Alice for a moment Jan 05 19:25:41 Have I said something to give you reason to think I would try to stop you? Jan 05 19:25:57 A: I know you won’t want us to go Jan 05 19:26:50 No, I don't... I'm going to miss you terribly, we all are... but I promised you I would not pressure you, didn't I? Jan 05 19:28:33 *Alice nods: I don’t want to upset anyone, but we can’t stay forever Jan 05 19:29:00 * Morgan smiles Jan 05 19:29:45 Well, you -could-... I -could- sleep on the stairs... neither of which is where we wish or need to be right now Jan 05 19:30:34 *Alice nods. HH is smirking* Jan 05 19:31:32 * Molly comes back, sitting beside him but just looking thoughtful Jan 05 19:31:48 [what?] Jan 05 19:32:08 * Molly blushes slightly [now isn’t the time, my love] Jan 05 19:39:28 * Morgan sighs Jan 05 19:39:50 You've stayed longer than you planned already. Jan 05 19:40:19 *Alice nods* I never expected it to last this long Jan 05 19:40:32 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:40:40 Life sort of does that though Jan 05 19:41:53 *Alice nods* I was talking to Christopher about him coming with us and we’ll drop him at Insel before we go home Jan 05 19:42:10 That makes sense Jan 05 19:43:24 * Molly smiles “I like to know you’ll have company, and so will he. I imagine Seb will take Christopher home if I ask” Jan 05 19:44:08 I'm not sure where he is Jan 05 19:44:35 * Molly nods “Somewhere on the waves, perhaps” Jan 05 19:45:18 Most likely Jan 05 19:45:31 HH: Envious? Jan 05 19:45:48 A bit, as always Jan 05 19:47:04 *Alice nods* It’s always a longing Jan 05 19:50:33 *HH shrugs* Can’t say I’m missin’ it... Got my favourite thing right here Jan 05 19:50:41 C: Yes, his ego. Jan 05 19:50:55 * Molly and the others laugh Jan 05 19:52:38 * Morgan sips his drink Jan 05 19:53:21 HH shrugs, stroking Inga’s hair, to which she smiles at him: My Lil Darlin’s all I need Jan 05 19:54:29 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 05 19:54:41 How are you going to deal with Florrie when its time to go? Jan 05 19:54:56 Alice: I’m not sure yet Jan 05 19:56:41 * Morgan nods Jan 05 19:56:48 I imagine its going to be exceptionally difficult Jan 05 19:57:24 *Alice nods* She’s attached to Edward Jan 05 19:58:07 Little girls tend to like other girls... Jan 05 19:58:48 Uinise smiles: Even here? I thought that was just at home! Jan 05 19:59:02 *Claudia blushes, but HH cracks up* Jan 05 19:59:15 [oh my...] Jan 05 19:59:58 *Inga tries to shush Heinzharold* Jan 05 20:00:16 Its just... some brotherly teasing, Uinise... I often tell my brother he's basically a girl Jan 05 20:00:35 *Uinise nods* I understand Jan 05 20:01:53 A: Perhaps you could help me with that? Jan 05 20:02:17 *HH grins* $I bet Claudia could help her in liking girls$ Jan 05 20:02:58 With... how to help Florrie? Jan 05 20:03:03 C: $I already have my hands full, thanks$ Jan 05 20:03:09 *Alice nods* Jan 05 20:03:43 HH: $I bet you do. Not as full as mine though!$ Jan 05 20:04:41 Given the hash I made of when I was heading back to Gottkirchen, I'm not sure I'd be much help Jan 05 20:05:01 A: Why? Jan 05 20:06:23 I didn't exactly do a great job of calming her down Jan 05 20:07:44 A: She can just be hard to soothe. It’s not your fault Jan 05 20:09:12 HH: $could be Florrie or Claudia!$ Jan 05 20:09:18 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:09:25 I'll give whatever aid I can Jan 05 20:09:27 C: $shut up$ Jan 05 20:09:51 *Alice nods* Thank you. I’m going to turn in Jan 05 20:10:40 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:10:42 Alright love Jan 05 20:10:54 *HH nods* We’ll come too Jan 05 20:12:05 *The three of them say goodnight. Claudia and Uinise seem torn, but Molly looks content to just remain there Jan 05 20:12:20 * Morgan looks at Claudia Jan 05 20:12:22 Go if you want to Jan 05 20:12:42 *Claudia stretches* Yeah, okay. Goodnight Jan 05 20:13:27 * Morgan inclines his head Jan 05 20:14:08 *Uinise and Claudia leave too. Molly watches him when they’re alone Jan 05 20:14:18 Are you well? Jan 05 20:14:30 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:14:34 I am... are. You? Jan 05 20:15:10 * Molly nods “I am. I’m glad you’re here. You must be exhauste” Jan 05 20:15:37 I am rather Jan 05 20:15:56 * Molly nods Jan 05 20:16:19 Are you ready to retire, or must you walk around? Jan 05 20:17:59 I need to walk around Jan 05 20:18:34 * Molly nods, standing up “Alright, my love. Goodnight” Jan 05 20:19:00 I won't be long... Jan 05 20:20:32 * Molly nods, letting herself out Jan 05 20:20:59 * Morgan takes his drink, walking around the house Jan 05 20:21:47 *This does take a little while. The lake glows as it always has. The night is cool and clear Jan 05 20:22:30 * Morgan heads back inside toward his rooms once he's done Jan 05 20:23:14 *The Veisgraf Wing is quiet. The parlour door is open though Jan 05 20:23:25 * Morgan goes in Jan 05 20:23:47 *There’s no one there, but the presents for the children are on the table Jan 05 20:25:43 * Morgan closes the door before going looking for Molly Jan 05 20:27:10 *Molly is in their bedroom, wearing her robe and removing her make up at the dresser Jan 05 20:27:35 * Morgan closes the door behind him Jan 05 20:27:39 Blossom.. Jan 05 20:27:59 * Molly looks at him in the reflection Jan 05 20:28:03 Yes, my love? Jan 05 20:28:28 Is everything alright? You seem... distant... Jan 05 20:31:10 I am well. You seemed keen to be away from my embrace earlier, I can only assume what I did in the mirror displeased you Jan 05 20:31:37 Hang on, when did I seem keen? Jan 05 20:33:00 When you embraced me, you quickly pulled away and sat down Jan 05 20:33:05 * Morgan chuckles Jan 05 20:33:14 ah... yes... so no-one would see the effect you had on me Jan 05 20:33:37 Oh! *she blushes, smiling* I did? Jan 05 20:34:32 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:34:34 yes Jan 05 20:35:10 * Molly nods, still smiling as she turns on the stool Jan 05 20:35:28 It just seemed as if you wished to be away from me Jan 05 20:35:41 No, not at all Jan 05 20:36:30 Then you are not displeased with me? Jan 05 20:36:55 Not in the slightest Jan 05 20:37:39 * Molly nods Jan 05 20:37:44 Good... Jan 05 20:38:59 * Morgan nods, watching her Jan 05 20:39:27 * Molly watches him Jan 05 20:39:41 Is it time for bed? Jan 05 20:41:20 yes. Jan 05 20:42:52 * Molly nods Jan 05 20:43:08 Shall I help you get undressed? Jan 05 20:44:23 If you want to... Jan 05 20:45:38 * Molly nods, coming to him. She starts to undo his coat buttons, eyes on them. She smells good, but the balance of rosewater to pregnancy is more in favour of the flowers Jan 05 20:46:02 * Morgan breathes deeply Jan 05 20:47:15 * Molly works down them one by one. When she gets to the bottom, she looks up at him Jan 05 20:47:40 Now you’re partly undone... Jan 05 20:48:23 * Morgan nods Jan 05 20:48:26 yes... Jan 05 20:49:39 * Molly moves around behind him and puts her hands over his shoulders, hooking her fingers into his coat there before sliding it slowly off him Jan 05 20:50:05 * Morgan breathes deeply again Jan 05 20:51:02 * Molly moves right away from him, taking his coat to hang on the back of the door Jan 05 20:52:45 * Morgan turns to watch her Jan 05 20:53:52 * Molly comes back, walking around behind him. Her expression gives nothing away, is she just undressing him? Is she trying to seduce him? It’s not clear from her face at all. Jan 05 20:54:31 * Morgan frowns Jan 05 20:57:34 * Molly ‘s body moves in behind him, her belly against his lower back and hips. Both hands find his waistcoat buttons Jan 05 20:59:44 * Morgan stands still Jan 05 21:00:55 * Molly again works down his buttons slowly. Her bump presses to him a minute before her hands slip within the open waistcoat Jan 05 21:01:24 * Morgan stays standing still Jan 05 21:02:42 * Molly peels it off, and then her hands pull at the fabric of his shirt at his flanks where it’s tucked in to his waistband Jan 05 21:03:03 * Morgan moves his arms out from his sides a little Jan 05 21:04:33 * Molly cups his sides, very slowly sliding her hands right up his body to his armpits, gathering the fabric as they go Jan 05 21:05:16 * Morgan doesn't move Jan 05 21:06:21 * Molly ‘s little fingers oh-too-briefly glance his nipples before she starts taking his shirt higher Jan 05 21:07:26 * Morgan moves his hands, gripping her wrists Jan 05 21:07:30 bed. -now- Jan 05 21:08:16 * Molly takes a step back, and then move to the edge of the bed Jan 05 21:09:27 You made out you couldn't wait for me to be here, now you're dragging it out... why? Jan 05 21:09:43 * Molly watches him Jan 05 21:09:57 Because I am unsure of you Jan 05 21:10:09 Why? I told you I was not put out with you Jan 05 21:10:40 You have told me you’re tired... I am proceeding with caution Jan 05 21:10:53 When did I say I was tired? Jan 05 21:11:29 I said you must be exhausted. You said you are rather Jan 05 21:12:29 I see. Jan 05 21:12:49 * Molly nods Jan 05 21:13:15 Please... I will serve you in any way you choose, but let me know what you wish of me Jan 05 21:13:49 * Morgan pulls his shirt off before moving to her, pushing her back and pulling her robe open, his mouth upon her like a man starving Jan 05 21:14:50 *She was right, her belly is bigger, the line more prominent. Her skin tastes not of rose water but of her, pregnant, all his. Jan 05 21:15:13 * Morgan moans against her skin, quickly finding her intimate folds, feasting upon her Jan 05 21:16:52 * Molly moans loudly, the familiar taste of her on his tongue. He knows her so well know that she tastes to him not just recently aroused, but like she has been for a while, and also has peaked at least once already this evening Jan 05 21:17:18 * Morgan pushes two fingers into her hitching them forward almost immediately Jan 05 21:18:30 * Molly gasps, her heels gently digging into his back as she arches a little. She’s already sounding close when she says “I’ve been dying for want of this!” Jan 05 21:18:58 * Morgan moans, sucking her clit into his mouth, thrashing at it with his tongue Jan 05 21:20:51 * Molly writhes, rolling her hips, but no attempt to hold the pleasure off is going to help against his skill, so she yields to it, breaking into bliss against him. She’s loud enough that she’s probably going to catch the hearing of HH and Inga Jan 05 21:21:12 * Morgan carries on Jan 05 21:22:33 Oh fuck, liebes herz! *She comes with an intense sound, like it’s a struggle, like it’s almost too much for her, the sound comping from deep within her* Jan 05 21:23:35 * Morgan slows down Jan 05 21:24:49 * Molly is on her elbows, watching him. Her nipples are wet from the intensity of it too Jan 05 21:25:31 * Morgan watches her for a moment before standing back up and removing his trousers Jan 05 21:26:53 * Molly watches this, not covering her pregnant body or even looking self-conscious of it. Instead she’s looking at his manhood, her expression impressed Jan 05 21:27:09 I’ve missed that... Jan 05 21:27:16 Oh? Jan 05 21:27:39 * Molly nods Jan 05 21:28:03 I’ve thought about this part of you very often... especially here in bed Jan 05 21:28:16 Earlier tonight, I think... Jan 05 21:28:30 * Molly blushes Jan 05 21:28:39 What makes you think so? Jan 05 21:29:16 * Morgan smiles, getting close enough to place the end of his manhood against her slickness Jan 05 21:29:26 You forget I know what you taste like when you've peaked Jan 05 21:30:20 * Molly blushes harder, and tilts up to him so her softest skin caresses his tip Jan 05 21:30:27 I did not know Jan 05 21:31:04 * Morgan nods, applying a small amount of pressure Jan 05 21:31:15 You were thinking of this? Of how I part you? Jan 05 21:31:40 * Molly murmurs “Fuck... yes... Mostly.” Jan 05 21:32:08 Mostly? Jan 05 21:33:28 * Molly nods, rolling her hips “I was also thinking of you hard, in need of me, and alone in the sunlit woods...” Jan 05 21:34:37 * Morgan pushes forward inexorably into her until he is hilted Jan 05 21:37:12 * Molly is already peaking before he hits the full depth of her, gripping around him Jan 05 21:37:31 * Morgan puts a hand on her belly as he leans forward Jan 05 21:37:34 You like how I fill you? Jan 05 21:38:31 * Molly moans in response, nodding “Yes... I love it.” Jan 05 21:39:13 * Morgan nods, withdrawing and starting to thrust into her, not hard but firm, using his entire length Jan 05 21:41:37 Oh god, That’s bliss! *she wriggles a little, then catches grasp of the back of her thighs, giving more depth, more spread. Her expression is inflamed with passion* I’ve missed your beautiful hard... your beautiful hardness. Jan 05 21:42:43 * Morgan slows, holding near her entrance Jan 05 21:42:46 Say it... Jan 05 21:43:22 * Molly watches him, looking desperate “please... don’t stop!” Jan 05 21:43:30 Then say it... Jan 05 21:44:43 * Molly rolls her hips trying to get more of him within her. She watches him with intensity, but also a mischievous sort of joy “Your beautiful...” Jan 05 21:45:29 * Morgan draws a little further back Jan 05 21:45:30 Yes? Jan 05 21:46:33 * Molly makes a desperate whining noise, her soft lips clinging around him, trying to keep him within her “Hard...” Jan 05 21:47:34 * Morgan draws back a little more, watching her Jan 05 21:48:21 * Molly looks at him with an appeal for mercy “Cock. I need your beautiful hard cock!” Jan 05 21:48:43 * Morgan drives firmly into her, immediately picking a faster rhythm Jan 05 21:49:35 * Molly draws a long sharp breath before she reverently moans “yes...oh yes!” Jan 05 21:50:04 * Morgan carries on, clearly looking for his own release Jan 05 21:50:41 * Molly watches him raptly “Yes... take what you’ve ached for...” Jan 05 21:51:34 * Morgan nods, putting his other hand to her face as he fucks her, relentlessly, until he swells inside her, his rhythm faltering Jan 05 21:53:24 * Molly sees this, feels this, and the orgasm is causes clamps her tightly all along his length. She watches him, and when she whimpers his name it is intense, drawn out Jan 05 21:53:49 * Morgan mutters "oh god" before his release floods into her Jan 05 21:54:43 * Molly grinds up to him, the pulses within her milking him into the depth of her heat Jan 05 21:55:31 * Morgan moans deeply, rolling so he's not atop her but still within her Jan 05 21:56:14 * Molly breathes hard, which he can feel her her firm round belly meets his skin Jan 05 21:56:38 God I needed that Jan 05 21:57:15 * Molly shivers around him “You’ve been thinking of how you part me?” Jan 05 21:57:41 Think I said -you- were... Jan 05 21:57:59 I know... but it made me wonder... Jan 05 21:58:41 Aside from a nightmare... I've been thinking about that sort of thing a lot Jan 05 21:58:57 * Molly smiles Jan 05 21:59:21 Oh I like that... You think about having me when we’re apart... Jan 05 22:01:48 * Morgan nods, grinding into her momentarily before withdrawing Jan 05 22:02:09 * Molly sighs Jan 05 22:02:55 I think of you so relentlessly... Even within an hour of finding pleasure I’m frustrated and in need of you again Jan 05 22:03:28 * Morgan nods Jan 05 22:03:30 I'm here now Jan 05 22:03:40 * Molly nods Jan 05 22:04:06 It’s much worse since knowing I’m increasing too Jan 05 22:04:59 * Morgan nods Jan 05 22:05:01 I had noticed Jan 05 22:06:43 * Molly nods Jan 05 22:07:08 I wish I could say it was simply that I know you enjoy it, but... Jan 05 22:16:05 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 05 23:07:58 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)