**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Jan 9 18:28:37 2025 Jan 09 18:28:37 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Jan 09 18:29:41 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Jan 09 18:30:51 Molly takes her seat at the front beside him. There’s enough of them that he ends up sat by the wall, Molly next to him, then Varick. The church is warm, and her thigh is touching his. For now, the fan stays away, but the lack of perfume means he can smell her scent easily. Looking at the number of hymns, they’re going to be here at least an hour and a half Jan 09 18:30:56 * Morgan sighs quietly Jan 09 18:31:47 * Molly glances at him Jan 09 18:33:30 [is it still difficult, being here?] *they have been a few times now to the village church, so it’s not entirely new having Molly here, though he’d spent some time when he and Dietlinde were married not at the front but in the middle rows with Dietlinde’s parents* Jan 09 18:34:18 [more that I am -extremely- aware of you... and. We will be here for some time] Jan 09 18:34:40 * Molly smiles slightly, and blushes slightly more than that Jan 09 18:34:56 [I could possibly do something about that...] Jan 09 18:35:12 [Such as?] Jan 09 18:35:53 [Make you spend in your... no, I mean perhaps magically reduce the desire? Or reduce your sense of smell?] Jan 09 18:36:16 [the latter might work] Jan 09 18:36:51 *The priest comes to the front* Jan 09 18:36:59 [would you wish that?] Jan 09 18:37:10 [I'll manage for now] Jan 09 18:38:12 * Molly smiles [I’ll be a good girl for you...] Jan 09 18:39:46 * Morgan blushes a little, looking at the floor Jan 09 18:40:24 * Molly smiles more [thats the absolutely opposite, hmm?] Jan 09 18:41:30 [it is a bit, yes Jan 09 18:42:55 *the priest welcomes them* Jan 09 18:43:16 [I’ll just try to be less alluring then] Jan 09 18:43:25 [thank you] Jan 09 18:43:44 * Molly smiles to herself. She looks very happy Jan 09 18:46:08 HH is a few seats down, and after glancing at her gestures $someone looks eager for church$ Jan 09 18:46:25 $no comment$ Jan 09 18:50:05 *The service starts. It is focusing on the story of Noah and the ark. He manages to listen to distract him for about twenty minutes, but it starts getting warmer with all the people. Molly brushes her hair off the side of her neck and back into place, leaving her tender skin there more on show to him Jan 09 18:51:01 * Morgan concentrates on the service Jan 09 18:51:49 *once they’ve stood for the first hymn she takes out the fan* Jan 09 18:52:14 [I’m sorry, but being pregnant makes me even hotter!] Jan 09 18:52:58 [yes, I've noticed] Jan 09 18:53:55 *The scent does get stronger. There’s several women using fans, but it’s only the smell of her that is really getting to him* Jan 09 18:54:54 * Morgan tries to concentrate Jan 09 18:55:40 *this is getting harder, as is he despite his efforts* Jan 09 18:57:08 [I'm sorry, I need you to alter my sense of smell] Jan 09 18:58:00 * Molly takes his hand, which makes it brief worse before his neck prickles and he can’t pick up her scent anymore Jan 09 18:58:21 [Is that better, my love?] Jan 09 18:59:22 [Better, no, easier, yes...thank you love] Jan 09 19:03:07 * Molly nods, gently squeezing his hand before letting go. The priest continues giving his sermon, and the people seem to be listening, even Varick and Jacques. His next challenge comes shortly after, when he spontaneously recalls dreaming of kissing Dietlinde here last night Jan 09 19:06:08 * Morgan frowns a little Jan 09 19:08:32 * Molly gently presses her thigh to his, likely to comfort him or distract him from what is making him frown, but naturally it only increases his awareness of her Jan 09 19:08:50 * Morgan concentrates on relaxing Jan 09 19:10:51 *He manages this for a while. The sermon isn’t that engaging, but someone is obviously enjoying themselves because Molly starts touching a spot on her belly, smiling as she listens Jan 09 19:11:50 [someone kicking?] Jan 09 19:12:22 [he is. Hopefully not too long until you can feel too] Jan 09 19:13:00 [I'm looking forward to it] Jan 09 19:14:28 *she nods slightly. But that idle touching she does soon becomes too distracting for him to be able to watch* Jan 09 19:14:51 * Morgan looks away Jan 09 19:16:16 *Emil starts to grizzle about an hour in* Jan 09 19:17:01 [shall I take him?] Jan 09 19:18:04 *Molly passes him over from Inga to Morgan* Jan 09 19:19:25 * Morgan bounces him a little, speaking quietly Jan 09 19:19:29 Whats wrong little man? Jan 09 19:20:07 *Emil leans over, shoving his hand down Molly’s dress* Jan 09 19:20:40 * Molly blushes a little, quietly saying “oh!” Jan 09 19:20:51 Guess I won't do Jan 09 19:21:45 * Molly whispers “I don’t think you have the required parts” Jan 09 19:21:59 * Molly starts undoing her dress Jan 09 19:22:47 * Morgan nods, looking away Jan 09 19:23:45 * Molly carefully takes Emil and lies him across her lap. She has to lean forward a little now because of her bump Jan 09 19:24:01 [he should be more settled now] Jan 09 19:24:30 * Morgan nods a little, not looking at her Jan 09 19:27:09 *he does hear how her breathing changes as the milk lets down, not quite a sigh of relief, but not far from it* Jan 09 19:27:33 * Morgan watches the priest Jan 09 19:29:01 *they have to stand and sing, which is a bit of a challenge for her whilst feeding, but she still manages it. She swaps sides before the next song, and then Emil is done. Jan 09 19:29:21 [could you take him so I can do my dress up?] Jan 09 19:29:49 * Morgan takes the boy gently Jan 09 19:32:03 *Emil grins. He smells very very faintly of her milk, a very good job Morgan’s sense of smell is reduced* Jan 09 19:32:39 * Morgan holds him, rocking gently Jan 09 19:32:50 * Molly does up her dress again. Emil starts to look sleepy Jan 09 19:33:49 * Morgan puts him against his shoulder, rocking back and forth Jan 09 19:34:01 Priest: *He looks serious* Now, before Communion, I would like to remind everyone that although our Church is open all night, this is for your spiritual communication with the Lord, not for fraternising... Jan 09 19:34:47 *HH glances at Morgan* Jan 09 19:35:10 * Morgan tilts his head Jan 09 19:36:27 HH: $bit of a long walk when you’ve got your own chapel at home$ Jan 09 19:37:07 $Shut up$ Jan 09 19:37:12 * Molly glances at him enquiringly [Are you imagining fraternising here in church with me, mon petit chou?] Jan 09 19:37:29 [I'm wondering who -has- been doing that] Jan 09 19:37:55 [-someone- must have been] Jan 09 19:38:04 [indeed] Jan 09 19:38:32 *there’s some whispering from the Parishioners* Jan 09 19:39:48 [we’ve only done such in a dream in the old Church in Insel] *that was her dream he’d been in, and he’d had her roughly on the altar.* Jan 09 19:40:05 [Aye, I remember] Jan 09 19:41:07 Priest: Let us line up for Communion. *This is going to be unfortunate, as he should be at the front just behind his parents, but the memory of this dream leaves him a little bit more on display than he’d like* Jan 09 19:41:42 * Morgan frowns, rocking Emil Jan 09 19:41:48 [I'm not sure I can right now] Jan 09 19:42:41 * Molly misinterprets this, and says quietly “It’s okay, I can take him” Jan 09 19:43:36 [no, I mean... I'm a little more on display than I'dlike...] Jan 09 19:46:20 * Molly smiles slightly [okay, sit here with Emil, I’ll take my turn, and then when I come back you can bring up the rear” Jan 09 19:46:48 [thank you] Jan 09 19:46:57 * Morgan stays where he is, rocking Emil and trying to calm down Jan 09 19:49:07 * Molly goes, fitting in between Verity and Edward. Edward is making her giggle quietly, which doesn’t destroy his calm too much. What does is when she has to get on her knees and put her tongue out for the priest to put the wafer on. Jan 09 19:50:29 * Morgan scowls, looking away Jan 09 19:50:59 *HH slips out of line, coming over* Hey, everything okay, man? Jan 09 19:52:02 I'm -trying- to stay calm so I'm not embarrassing everyone when I go for communion but its not bloody happening Jan 09 19:53:48 *HH nods* Get in line behind me, I’ll be your shield. Bring Emil, everyone’ll be looking at him instead Jan 09 19:54:22 * Morgan nods, moving into line behind him Jan 09 19:55:10 * Molly drinks the wine, and then the priest puts his hand on her head for the blessing. It’s the normal, but it doesn’t save him from the memories of his own hand on her red hair Jan 09 19:55:28 HH: Needed less time training, huh? Jan 09 19:56:50 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 19:56:57 Needed to get that energy out Jan 09 19:57:28 * Molly sniggers. Molly comes to them, smiling “Should I take him?” Jan 09 19:58:00 *HH smirks a little* Jan 09 19:58:29 No, I'll keep hold of him Jan 09 20:00:39 * Molly nods, going to sit back down. Inga is behind Morgan, and she says “It’s so warm in here!” Jan 09 20:01:58 Aye, it is Jan 09 20:02:18 I: I’ll be glad to get outside in the fresh air! Jan 09 20:02:31 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:02:33 Me too Jan 09 20:04:21 *They all move forward, and then it’s Heinzharold’s turn. Thankfully Morgan’s body is more under control now, so HH kneeling doesn’t reveal anything to the priest. Jan 09 20:04:47 * Morgan waits for his turn Jan 09 20:05:34 *HH takes Emil for Morgan’s turn, and then after Inga’s she takes the sleeping baby. Now they will just have the final hymn to get through Jan 09 20:06:24 * Morgan goes back to his spot Jan 09 20:06:48 * Molly waits for Morgan to sit before she does. She whispers “Nearly done, my love” Jan 09 20:07:28 * Morgan nods a little Jan 09 20:08:00 [we -do- have the carriage...] Jan 09 20:08:15 [I don't see that going across well Jan 09 20:08:16 ] Jan 09 20:09:04 [it would be difficult to cover up... but I do not see lunch with my parents going well for you...] Jan 09 20:09:18 * Molly smiles Jan 09 20:13:07 [no, I know] Jan 09 20:14:12 *they have to stand for the hymn, and fortunately he’s okay during this. Then the Priest bids everyone farewell, and people start to leave. Molly smiles at him Jan 09 20:14:32 That wasn’t too bad, was it? Jan 09 20:14:47 survivable... just... Jan 09 20:15:04 * Molly nods Jan 09 20:15:13 Next week we’d best plan better? Jan 09 20:15:32 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:15:33 Definitely Jan 09 20:15:59 but it’s what you anticipated, form before? Jan 09 20:16:10 Something like, yes Jan 09 20:17:00 * Molly looks intrigued, letting the others file out before quietly saying “There are differences?” Jan 09 20:17:23 Some, yes Jan 09 20:17:33 * Molly watches him Jan 09 20:17:46 You do not want to tell me, or you’ll tell me later? Jan 09 20:18:20 You'll focus on the differences and start worrying that its better or worse... I'd rather you don't Jan 09 20:18:26 * Molly nods Jan 09 20:18:34 Alright, my love Jan 09 20:19:06 *they follow on slowly, the church nearly empty* How will we handle this? Jan 09 20:19:30 I've got precisely no idea Jan 09 20:20:34 * Molly nods Jan 09 20:20:48 It is very urgent? Jan 09 20:21:05 It was... Jan 09 20:21:24 You are more immune to me now, hmm? *she smiles* Jan 09 20:21:37 No, I've just calmed down a little Jan 09 20:22:31 * Molly smiles, taking his hand “I suppose I could pretend I have a headache...” Jan 09 20:23:32 Bit unfair isn't it? Jan 09 20:24:52 * Molly smiles with mischief [better to sneak off into the trees, you think?] Jan 09 20:25:03 [probably not] Jan 09 20:25:59 *Outside in the sunshine, the Priest is talking aside to Grunhelm, Adalbrecht, Katinka the midwife, and Doctor Poldi. It seems like a closed conversation* Jan 09 20:26:19 [just in my fantasies during the service then] Jan 09 20:27:05 * Morgan watches them Jan 09 20:27:12 I wonder what they're talking about... Jan 09 20:27:26 [it was exceptionally difficult] Jan 09 20:28:31 Are you inclined to go and insert yourself into it? Jan 09 20:28:38 * Molly smiles faintly Jan 09 20:29:23 No, I'm going to question my father about it... Jan 09 20:30:34 * Molly nods. Martha and David are stood with HH, Inga, the children, Ma, and Ruth. Other people are whispering and gossiping Jan 09 20:30:48 Keeping yourself busy, my love? Jan 09 20:31:54 * Morgan slowly surveys the crowd, looking for anyone looking even slightly ashamed of themselves Jan 09 20:32:09 No... its just a bit too rude to interrupt... Jan 09 20:32:51 *No one does. it looks more like speculation* Jan 09 20:33:25 I think you’re probably safe outside if I let your senses return Jan 09 20:34:06 probably Jan 09 20:34:41 *his neck prickles. He can immediately smell her again, and he should probably step away* Jan 09 20:35:01 * Morgan sighs, moving away a bit Jan 09 20:35:05 Well, maybe not then Jan 09 20:35:34 * Molly sighs Jan 09 20:35:41 I’ll stay away... Jan 09 20:36:05 *Something seems to be concluding in the conversation he’s watching* Jan 09 20:38:36 I don't want you to but it might be wise Jan 09 20:40:52 * Molly nods “I cannot even say what I’d prefer. I should see my parents, it looks like your father is finished” Jan 09 20:42:53 * Morgan nods Jan 09 20:42:55 Alright blossom Jan 09 20:44:10 * Molly nods, moving away to them. When she arrives, he sees HH look briefly puzzled. The other group has broken up so he can pick off any of them to question Jan 09 20:44:24 * Morgan heads for his father Jan 09 20:45:04 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Jan 09 20:45:20 * Adalbrecht is lighting a cigar, stood away from everyone Jan 09 20:45:45 That looked intense Jan 09 20:46:37 * Adalbrecht blushes Jan 09 20:46:54 There’s been an incident between two young people in the church Jan 09 20:48:00 That required a midwife... Jan 09 20:48:46 They are... *he rubs his brow* There is no gentle way to put it. They have become stuck together, Jan 09 20:49:48 * Morgan looks at his father Jan 09 20:49:51 Like foxes? Jan 09 20:50:02 * Adalbrecht nods Jan 09 20:50:45 The Priest says it is not unheard of if people fornicate on Church Grounds Jan 09 20:51:09 [There’s a lot of speculation about who is missing from church today...] Jan 09 20:52:50 * Morgan rolls his eyes Jan 09 20:52:59 [Theyre stuck together] Jan 09 20:53:04 Thats an old wives tale Jan 09 20:53:07 [who are?] Jan 09 20:53:17 Grunhelm has seen them Jan 09 20:53:20 [Whomever fornicated on church grounds] Jan 09 20:53:39 Thats as maybe, but getting that way because of -where- they did it is nonsense. Whats to be done about it? Jan 09 20:53:41 *he can hear Molly suddenly laugh from across the churchyard* Jan 09 20:54:24 * Adalbrecht looks in her direction “Doctor Poldi and Katinka will examine them and see if they can be separated Jan 09 20:54:40 [oh my gosh, sorry, my love!] Jan 09 20:55:13 * Morgan watches him for a moment Jan 09 20:55:25 Can I assume you're going to forbid my wife from helping? Jan 09 20:56:01 * Adalbrecht frowns “Do you think she would do better?” Jan 09 20:57:01 Would you like me to ask? Jan 09 20:58:01 I’d see this finished to save shame and humiliation for all concerned Jan 09 21:00:01 [They're stuck together like foxes. Do you think you could help them?] Jan 09 21:01:34 [yes... I can think of a couple of things to try] Jan 09 21:02:08 She might well be able to help Jan 09 21:03:07 They’re at Herr Müllers, over by Heinzharold’s house *Morgan knows who this is enough to find the house* Jan 09 21:03:19 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:03:26 [Alright, I know where they are] Jan 09 21:04:01 [your Father needs to keep everyone busy. Perhaps he can buy drinks for the Doctor and Katinka] Jan 09 21:05:35 We need you to keep everyone busy... perhaps you can buy some drinks for the good doctor and midwife... Jan 09 21:05:43 * Adalbrecht nods Jan 09 21:06:26 If she cannot fix it I will have to send them. Jan 09 21:06:38 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:06:40 understood Jan 09 21:07:04 *Molly is whispering to HH, and then moves back towards Morgan* Jan 09 21:08:07 *It’s only going to be a five minute walk from where they are. She smiles gently at him* are you ready, my love? Jan 09 21:09:02 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:09:03 Aye love Jan 09 21:09:18 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Jan 09 21:09:37 * Molly waits for him to lead the way Jan 09 21:10:10 * Morgan starts off in the right direction Jan 09 21:10:54 * Molly walks beside him. As they turn the corner he catches her scent on the breeze Jan 09 21:11:12 They were intimate in the church, and are now stuck together? Jan 09 21:12:19 Or somewhere on the grounds Jan 09 21:12:26 Very common, apparently Jan 09 21:13:36 Very well... I am hoping that he will have subsided... Jan 09 21:16:11 We can hope... take some mud Jan 09 21:16:22 I’m sorry... mud? Jan 09 21:16:27 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:16:52 You're thinking how to get them apart, I'm thinking of how to make it seem... normal... that you can Jan 09 21:18:00 * Molly smiles Jan 09 21:18:12 Breathing and relaxation exercises Jan 09 21:18:19 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 21:18:27 Here, rub this paste on... Jan 09 21:19:10 * Molly smiles “That would work... Do you wish to stop in the trees to look for some mud? Jan 09 21:21:33 * Morgan shrugs Jan 09 21:21:49 If you think it unnecessary, we needn't Jan 09 21:22:53 * Molly smiles Jan 09 21:23:22 I suspect we can manage... though the idea of wandering off into the trees with You appeals Jan 09 21:23:39 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:23:40 Indeed Jan 09 21:23:59 * Molly holds out her hand Jan 09 21:24:24 * Morgan takes it Jan 09 21:24:35 * Molly smiles happily Jan 09 21:24:53 I am very much looking forward to getting you alone Jan 09 21:27:23 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:27:24 Likewise Jan 09 21:27:31 * Molly smiles Jan 09 21:27:43 I think we could walk a little faster, don’t you? Jan 09 21:27:53 * Morgan nods, moving quicker Jan 09 21:28:14 * Molly tries to go even faster, almost running, laughing as she goes Jan 09 21:28:45 Behave yourself Jan 09 21:29:35 I was not provocative all the way through church, I am afraid I am spent as a good girl now! Jan 09 21:30:34 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:30:39 It was quite difficult Jan 09 21:30:49 * Molly smiles Jan 09 21:30:57 Mmhmm... quite hard, was it? Jan 09 21:31:09 Yes, thats why HeinzHarold acted as a shield Jan 09 21:31:21 He’s very generous! Jan 09 21:31:38 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:31:40 He was indeed Jan 09 21:31:51 I’ll thank him later Jan 09 21:32:42 *By the time they get to the house near Heinzharold’s, she’s flushed, breathless, and looking very happy from the teasing and the speed* Jan 09 21:34:54 * Morgan smiles as he looks around Jan 09 21:34:57 Ready for this? Jan 09 21:35:08 *she leans in close before they knock, and says “Yes. And I am looking forward to getting out of my dress, my shift is soaked...” Jan 09 21:35:53 Stop it... Jan 09 21:36:07 * Molly looks to his expression Jan 09 21:36:19 You'll be dealing with this alone if you carry on like that Jan 09 21:37:17 * Molly nods, knocking on the door. A man answers, looking very shocked to see them Jan 09 21:37:31 M: Your Excellencies!! Jan 09 21:37:46 * Morgan looks around Jan 09 21:37:48 Where?! Jan 09 21:37:50 Oh... Jan 09 21:38:15 M: *he looks embarrassed* Uhhh what can I do for you? Jan 09 21:39:12 * Morgan looks around briefly Jan 09 21:39:17 We're here to help Jan 09 21:40:43 *Müller lets them in. In the kitchen is a woman, as well as a couple who both look about fifteen and extremely embarrassed. She’s sat in his lap, thankfully they’re both fully dressed Jan 09 21:41:13 M: We can’t split them up! We’ve called for the Doctor Jan 09 21:41:43 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:42:56 * Molly looks calm “When I was travelling, I had the opportunity to study with some excellent female doctors and midwives, and I think I know how to fix this” Jan 09 21:43:15 [spoon to the back of the legs?] Jan 09 21:43:19 M: -Female- doctors?! Jan 09 21:43:34 * Molly suddenly blushes hard Jan 09 21:43:40 How about the three of us go and talk and leave my wife to it? Jan 09 21:43:53 [oh my love... I will get you back for that!] Jan 09 21:44:08 [That would be recompense for you doing it to me] Jan 09 21:44:22 *Müller and the woman look relieved, and go with Morgan* Jan 09 21:44:38 [mmhmm, brinksmanship, is it?] Jan 09 21:45:00 [No.] Jan 09 21:45:08 * Morgan takes them into another room Jan 09 21:45:24 *In the other room there’s barely any furniture, but they just about find seats* Jan 09 21:45:31 * Molly is now known as Man Jan 09 21:45:49 I don’t know what they were thinking!! Jan 09 21:45:56 [A pity.] Jan 09 21:46:09 *Morgan’s neck starts to prickle* Jan 09 21:46:20 Don't you? -really-? Jan 09 21:46:34 *The man blushes* But in a church?! Jan 09 21:46:48 Woman: And they’re just baerns, both of them Jan 09 21:48:02 I can't really speak to that, but I know my behaviour growing up was not what would be considered usual for a young man, but... you remember being their age, surely Jan 09 21:48:20 *The man nods* I suppose I do Jan 09 21:48:26 *the woman nods* Jan 09 21:48:42 Youthful exuberance combined with youthful lack of sense... Jan 09 21:48:55 They’ll have to be wed Jan 09 21:49:16 *His neck prickles again* Jan 09 21:49:18 Will they? Jan 09 21:49:27 [how's it going?] Jan 09 21:49:29 *The woman nods* Everyone will know Jan 09 21:49:51 People are guessing, but thats about it Jan 09 21:49:53 [I should be able to get her off in just a few seconds] Jan 09 21:50:10 They have been sweet on each other a while Jan 09 21:50:29 Woman: I didn’t think they’d do this though Jan 09 21:50:39 Could have been worse Jan 09 21:50:50 Might still be, if she catches Jan 09 21:51:21 There's no point borrowing trouble right now Jan 09 21:51:43 *the woman sighs* Do you think she can help? Jan 09 21:52:45 * Morgan nods Jan 09 21:53:33 She wasn't exaggerating her studying alongside female doctors... the culture in capperlucia, they are much better versed in the female anatomy Jan 09 21:53:54 *the man looks very embarrassed by this* Jan 09 21:54:32 *The door opens, and Molly comes in, smiling “There we are, all done” Jan 09 21:54:52 *the woman and man both look shocked* Jan 09 21:54:59 That was quick! Jan 09 21:55:00 * Morgan smiles a little Jan 09 21:55:04 Told you... Jan 09 21:56:08 *They both thank Molly profusely, but she insists it was straightforward and just requires some breathing exercises and relaxation of muscles* Jan 09 22:15:28 * Man has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jan 09 22:57:19 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)