**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Apr 19 00:00:22 2025 Apr 19 00:00:22 * Morgan takes a breath, calling for his father Apr 19 00:01:07 *Adalbrecht comes in in a hurry* Apr 19 00:01:13 A: What?! Apr 19 00:01:28 I need the Sudlache ring, and I need it -now- without questions Apr 19 00:02:08 *Adalbrecht runs off* Apr 19 00:02:17 * Morgan turns back to Molly Apr 19 00:02:22 just... just hang on, yeah? Apr 19 00:02:45 * Molly murmurs “I’ll try...” Apr 19 00:03:57 *He can smell the lily of the valley again, mixed with roses, mixed with blood* Apr 19 00:04:38 * Morgan nods, stroking her forehead Apr 19 00:05:02 * Molly watches him, smiling faintly Apr 19 00:05:10 Tell me again, please? Apr 19 00:05:15 What? Apr 19 00:05:36 about loving me, I... enjoyed that Apr 19 00:05:54 I do... absolutely Apr 19 00:06:13 As much as you still can? Apr 19 00:06:42 * Morgan nods Apr 19 00:06:43 yes Apr 19 00:06:57 * Molly nods a little Apr 19 00:07:48 heal more before marrying again, please Apr 19 00:08:04 No... no, I'm not doing that Apr 19 00:08:28 Sudlachenburg needs... you to. Apr 19 00:09:11 I need you Apr 19 00:09:29 I know Apr 19 00:10:44 * Molly watches the corner again, her face becoming serious Apr 19 00:11:52 * Morgan watches her Apr 19 00:12:33 *He sees how her jaw becomes tense, and she looks away from it, and up at the ceiling* Apr 19 00:13:01 Molly... whats wrong? Apr 19 00:13:23 I am asked to tell you that she loves you. Apr 19 00:13:45 * Morgan nods a little Apr 19 00:13:58 alright Apr 19 00:14:52 It’s fine. Just... pretend I’m not here. I won’t listen. Apr 19 00:15:20 * Morgan continues to stroke her forehead Apr 19 00:16:09 I'm... sorry... for everything I caused, for letting you down so badly, and continuing to do so... Apr 19 00:16:56 * Molly closes her eyes. He feels a sense of peace in the room Apr 19 00:18:16 You'll always be a part of my heart, now that it isn't just stone... but you should rest Apr 19 00:19:14 *the lily of the valley gets stronger. He can hear running footsteps up the hall* Apr 19 00:19:51 Just a little longer now Molly... Apr 19 00:20:49 * Molly sighs, and he can feel her body lose that tension again Apr 19 00:23:11 *he notices the scent fade, and that her chest hasn’t moved on what should have been a breath* Apr 19 00:23:44 Molly... Apr 19 00:23:54 *theres no reply* Apr 19 00:24:02 * Morgan tries to rouse her Apr 19 00:24:13 *she’s unresponsive* Apr 19 00:24:26 No no no, come on, wake up Apr 19 00:24:28 * Morgan shakes her Apr 19 00:24:41 *this does nothing either* Apr 19 00:24:50 * Morgan pours some more water on her Apr 19 00:25:12 *she doesn’t respond or even gasp this time* Apr 19 00:25:24 * Morgan puts his head to her chest, listening for a heartbeat Apr 19 00:25:36 *he can’t hear it* Apr 19 00:25:50 * Morgan thumps her chest, waiting for his father Apr 19 00:26:21 *Adalbrecht flings the door open, rushing to Morgan, hand out* Here! Apr 19 00:26:54 * Morgan grabs it, trying to put it on her finger Apr 19 00:27:00 Come on Molly, stay with me... Apr 19 00:28:08 *the sensation of pushing the ring over the crunched up bones is unpleasant, but not as unsettling as how the ring when in place suddenly blooms red at the centre of the stone* Apr 19 00:28:20 What the hell? Apr 19 00:28:47 *Adalbrecht looks extremely spooked* That’s not normal Apr 19 00:29:05 Well no shit Apr 19 00:29:15 Ad: Language, young man. Apr 19 00:29:33 just... shut up a minute Apr 19 00:29:49 * Molly stands still and, blessedly, quiet. Apr 19 00:29:56 Ad* Apr 19 00:30:02 * Morgan lays his head to her chest again Apr 19 00:30:49 *he hears nothing... and then slightest flip... and then nothing again before another, and another* Apr 19 00:31:05 * Morgan shifts to look at her Apr 19 00:31:45 *She still has her eyes closed, but the most telling thing is likely to be the internal bleeding Apr 19 00:32:16 * Morgan moves the blanket to look at it Apr 19 00:33:18 *Adalbrecht suddenly slaps his hands over his eyes like a small boy would. The bruising has greatly lessened, as has the swelling. Apr 19 00:36:33 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 19 00:38:10 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 19 10:38:45 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Apr 19 14:03:57 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Apr 19 14:04:38 What the hell? Apr 19 14:04:38 *Adalbrecht looks extremely spooked* That’s not normal Apr 19 14:04:38 Well no shit Apr 19 14:04:38 Ad: Language, young man. Apr 19 14:04:38 just... shut up a minute Apr 19 14:04:41 * Molly stands still and, blessedly, quiet. Apr 19 14:04:43 Ad* Apr 19 14:04:47 * Morgan lays his head to her chest again Apr 19 14:04:49 *he hears nothing... and then slightest flip... and then nothing again before another, and another* Apr 19 14:04:51 * Morgan shifts to look at her Apr 19 14:04:53 *She still has her eyes closed, but the most telling thing is likely to be the internal bleeding Apr 19 14:04:55 * Morgan moves the blanket to look at it Apr 19 14:04:57 *Adalbrecht suddenly slaps his hands over his eyes like a small boy would. The bruising has greatly lessened, as has the swelling. Apr 19 14:04:59 * Disconnected (). Apr 19 14:07:00 * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht Apr 19 14:07:06 She’s naked! Apr 19 14:08:24 * Morgan nods absently, looking at the bruising Apr 19 14:08:27 Something like... Apr 19 14:09:52 *it’s fading further as he watches, the swelling settling. But the bruising on her ribs becomes more apparent, at least one looking broken. He can see her breaths are deeper now, how her chest rises with each Apr 19 14:10:12 * Adalbrecht turns his back Apr 19 14:10:18 who did this, Morgan.? Apr 19 14:11:47 * Morgan covers her Apr 19 14:12:01 I have my suspicions Apr 19 14:13:35 Yes, and as your Graf you will tell me what they are Apr 19 14:14:28 * Morgan slowly stands up, bringing himself to his full height before turning to look at his father Apr 19 14:15:16 You have decided right now is the time to be issuing commands to me? Apr 19 14:15:21 * Morgan eyes narrow a little Apr 19 14:16:13 Yes. Something has gone wrong in my Grafdom, and I will see it dealt with. Apr 19 14:17:19 I see. I think it best her parents are informed so they are not unduly alarmed by the gossip that will no doubt be rife right now Apr 19 14:19:30 Once I have your answer, I will do so. Apr 19 14:19:53 * Adalbrecht watches him. Adalbrecht is clearly rattled, and therefore more on his dignity than normal Apr 19 14:22:25 No. Apr 19 14:22:32 * Adalbrecht frowns Apr 19 14:22:40 It was not a request. Apr 19 14:23:31 * Morgan moves, pulling a bell pull for service Apr 19 14:24:33 *Someone must be right outside because a maid opens the door immediately Apr 19 14:25:27 Have someone go to my rooms and pack a bag with enough clothes for a week Apr 19 14:25:51 *the maid curtsies and goes* Apr 19 14:26:06 What the hell do you think you are doing?! Apr 19 14:26:19 Getting ready to leave as soon as she is able Apr 19 14:27:51 Over my dead body. Apr 19 14:27:59 * Adalbrecht looks extremely angry Apr 19 14:28:10 * Morgan looks at him Apr 19 14:28:36 -your- Grafdom has cost me a wife and a daughter... I will not let it cost me another, do you understand me? Apr 19 14:29:39 It will be your Grafdom one day. The culprits will hang, and Molly will be safe. Apr 19 14:31:32 * Morgan shrugs a little, looking back to Molly Apr 19 14:31:40 Go and find out where the doctor is Apr 19 14:32:20 You do not command me! I am your Father and your Graf! Apr 19 14:32:48 You seem to be labouring under the illusion that I care, that your title means anything more than a tinkers cuss to me at this moment Apr 19 14:33:10 *Molly is still unconcious, but looks to be breathing regularly and well Apr 19 14:33:29 * Adalbrecht looks livid Apr 19 14:33:49 It all meant plenty to you whilst you were asking for OUR family heirloom. Apr 19 14:37:22 * Morgan moves to look at him again Apr 19 14:39:00 When you can understand a quarter of the pain I've felt the -first- time I lost a love in your supposedly safe Grafdom, then and -only- then, can you lecture me on this. I have neither the tolerance nor patience to be dealing with your wounded pride right now, and I am -done- being gentle about it. Apr 19 14:40:20 If you go again, you will not be returning. When -you- have endured watching your Mother cry every day because you callously abandoned her, then I will have more sympathy. Apr 19 14:42:11 And then your perfect son can take my place. Fine. *he pulls the bell pull again* Apr 19 14:42:28 *a different maid opens the door* Apr 19 14:42:51 Go and find the Forresters, I don't want them thinking their daughter has been killed while the Graf berates me Apr 19 14:43:16 *she also goes. From outside there’s a thundering of horses hooves Apr 19 14:44:38 You need to grow up, Morgan. Do you duty to your ancestors, and stop acting like child. You and Molly have responsibilities, it is what you promised when you returned. Apr 19 14:45:15 And you promised she would be safe here. You have failed yet another time, so right now you have -nothing- I want to hear. You can go. Apr 19 14:46:03 * Adalbrecht watches him coldly “One day, you are going to realise life is about more than you and your selfish wants.” Apr 19 14:46:27 * Morgan moves to stand right in front of him Apr 19 14:48:43 I wanted to live peacefully with love. I was not allowed. I wanted to go and die. I was not allowed. I came back to live with love and perform your precious duties... yet again, that was not allowed, but for some freakish superstition apparently being true... what I want is and always has been utterly irrelevant to Theus, and to you. Apr 19 14:50:04 I give up. You will see no sense. You’re so busy blaming everyone else rather than taking responsibility for your own bad choices. You should have left Dietlinde well alone. Apr 19 14:50:20 *there’s the sound of running in the hall* Apr 19 14:50:21 * Morgan 's eyes go flat Apr 19 14:50:27 Get out before I throw you out Apr 19 14:51:36 * Adalbrecht glares at him, but gets no chance to reply before the door swings open hard, HH striding in with Dr Poldi on his heels and Claudia bringing up the rear Apr 19 14:51:56 HH: Cavalry’s here. Apr 19 14:53:10 * Morgan nods, pulling the doctor toward the bed Apr 19 14:53:14 * Adalbrecht strides out past them, bumping into Claudia who looks like she’ll gut him despite his status Apr 19 14:53:14 She's been beaten badly Apr 19 14:54:56 *Doctor Poldi nods* I need to examine her. *he looks to Claudia, who must have not long arrived in Sudlachenburg as Morgan hasn’t seen her yet* Get me hot water, towels, and a clean shift. Apr 19 14:55:16 *Claudia looks Morgan over a moment before noddiing* Apr 19 14:55:22 * Adalbrecht is now known as HH Apr 19 14:57:15 * Morgan watches the doctor quietly Apr 19 14:57:53 Poldi: Heinzharold, take his Lordship somewhere quiet and give him a drink Apr 19 14:58:15 * HH looks to Morgan, nodding towards the door “Come on, man” Apr 19 14:58:25 * Morgan scowls but moves into the hallway Apr 19 14:58:42 Got any drink in your room? Apr 19 14:59:10 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 14:59:12 Probably Apr 19 14:59:45 * HH leads that way. It’s not too far, but it’s farther than he wants to be Apr 19 15:00:06 * Morgan walks slowly Apr 19 15:00:15 Just gotta give him some time, yeah? Let him do ‘is job Apr 19 15:00:55 I don't want to be too far Apr 19 15:01:03 I know, man Apr 19 15:01:42 *they manage to get to his door despite dragging his heel* Apr 19 15:02:45 * HH waits for Morgan to unlock it Apr 19 15:03:23 * Morgan unlocks it, shoving the door open Apr 19 15:04:04 * HH goes in, shutting it behind them “you need a hug?” Apr 19 15:05:02 No... I very much need to not be touched right now Apr 19 15:05:10 * HH nods Apr 19 15:05:35 Gossip says it was Sascha Apr 19 15:05:42 Does it Apr 19 15:05:50 * HH watches him Apr 19 15:05:57 yeah, man Apr 19 15:06:59 * Morgan nods a little Apr 19 15:07:00 I see Apr 19 15:07:52 Look, man, you know I’m your back, yeah? It’s jus’ ‘tween us. An’ mebbie Claudia, because she’s still scary as shit Apr 19 15:08:26 * Morgan nods a little Apr 19 15:08:32 Otto says he did it Apr 19 15:09:06 Man, he couldn’t beat his way outta a wet paper bag... Apr 19 15:09:12 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:09:25 Beat her like that then bring her for help? Its bullshit, even if I couldn't see he was lying Apr 19 15:09:35 * HH nods Apr 19 15:10:02 But who would a man lie for, right? ‘Specially when punishment would be death Apr 19 15:10:36 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:12:08 Marriage, man... Seems like a big chance o’ some lassie landin’ you in trouble... can’t say I fancy that, me self *he grins* Apr 19 15:12:24 * Morgan nods a little Apr 19 15:13:39 *there’s a gentle knock at the door* Apr 19 15:13:47 Yes? Apr 19 15:15:08 *A maid opens it. She’s blonde, unsurprisingly, though her hair is more honey than gold, her face sweet but not stunning. He’s vaguely seen her before, she’s a kitchen maid. Her name starts with an I, he think. Apr 19 15:15:11 thinks* Apr 19 15:15:38 I: Excuse me, my Lord, I was asked to pack some things for your trip? Apr 19 15:15:51 Since I'm here, I'll take care of it Apr 19 15:16:16 * HH glances at her, but looks immediately back to Morgan enquiringly. She slips out of the door without a further word Apr 19 15:16:27 The fuck we goin’, man? Apr 19 15:16:53 If she cannot be kept safe here, I will take her elsewhere Apr 19 15:17:14 Yeah, okay... So where we goin? Apr 19 15:17:33 Your Ma needs you... if I'm going, I cant come back Apr 19 15:17:45 shit. Apr 19 15:19:39 * HH starts looking for something to drink, opening drawers. He takes out the box that Molly gave him in the winter than contains some writing, a pastel portrait of her, fabric that smells of her, and a lock of her hair. Apr 19 15:20:29 * Morgan grinds his teeth, waiting Apr 19 15:21:18 So, where you, Molly, and Claudia gonna go? *He opens it, looking for a flask. He smiles at the contents* Apr 19 15:21:40 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 15:21:44 I dunno Apr 19 15:22:07 This is cute, man. Hair an’ everythin’ Apr 19 15:22:59 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:23:09 Aye. She gave it to me before I came back last time Apr 19 15:23:16 * HH chuckles Apr 19 15:23:27 Mad about you... fuck knows why Apr 19 15:23:44 No idea Apr 19 15:24:01 * HH nods, closing it and looking again Apr 19 15:24:24 How bout Vesten? Cold swimming there Apr 19 15:24:33 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:24:36 Yeah maybe Apr 19 15:24:52 Here we go... Scotch do ya? Apr 19 15:25:04 Yeah, fine Apr 19 15:25:35 * HH brings it to him before dropping down and sprawling on Morgan’s couch Apr 19 15:25:53 She’ll be okay, man. She’s survived a lot Apr 19 15:27:20 Yeah... Apr 19 15:27:58 *he stays pretty quiet, just waiting. The clock shows ten minutes pass, then twenty Apr 19 15:28:10 * Morgan sighs, emptying his glass Apr 19 15:28:47 want me to go put me ear to the door? Apr 19 15:29:23 I'll go Apr 19 15:29:34 * HH nods, standing up to follow Apr 19 15:29:43 * Morgan heads down the hallway Apr 19 15:30:04 *There’s about fifteen servants stood there waiting too* Apr 19 15:30:17 Right, on with your jobs, the lot of you Apr 19 15:30:39 *they all bow or curtsy before going off* Apr 19 15:31:06 * Morgan glances around before getting close to the door and listening Apr 19 15:31:26 *He hears the doctor quietly talking to someone Apr 19 15:32:08 DP: Yes, but not for long. The sooner these bones are reset and splinted the better. Apr 19 15:32:51 * Morgan frowns Apr 19 15:32:53 * HH watches Morgan Apr 19 15:33:09 what? *he whispers* Apr 19 15:33:20 * Morgan whispers Apr 19 15:33:24 I don't know who he's talking to Apr 19 15:33:45 *Then hears Molly say* Please. Apr 19 15:35:59 * Morgan knocks Apr 19 15:36:19 *a maid opens the door* Apr 19 15:36:34 I would see Doctor Poldi Apr 19 15:36:54 *The Doctor comes out into the hall* Apr 19 15:36:59 * HH is now known as Poldi Apr 19 15:37:03 My Lord. Apr 19 15:37:13 Whats happening? Apr 19 15:37:37 She is awake... Apr 19 15:37:44 yes... and... Apr 19 15:39:20 Her injuries are quite serious Apr 19 15:39:52 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:40:01 We expected the worst... Apr 19 15:41:07 * Poldi nods Apr 19 15:41:48 She has been exceptionally lucky, but... *he looks grim* There is every chance she will not carry any children. Apr 19 15:42:25 * Morgan pales Apr 19 15:42:31 I see... Apr 19 15:42:36 * Poldi nods Apr 19 15:43:07 I am sorry to be telling you that news, but as I say, it is lucky she has escaped with her life. Apr 19 15:43:33 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:43:36 Has she been told? Apr 19 15:44:51 No. I see no reason to cause that distress. Shortly I will need to bind her broken ribs, reset her ankle, two arm bones, and three fingers. That ring will need to be removed, I am afraid Apr 19 15:45:43 No, that needs to stay on Apr 19 15:46:20 Her fingers will sweep, my Lord. I would prefer not to have to amputate her finger when the blood supply gets cut off Apr 19 15:46:27 swell Apr 19 15:47:07 * Morgan frowns Apr 19 15:47:13 right... Apr 19 15:47:47 HH: Doc, can it go on the other hand? or on a smaller finger? Apr 19 15:48:22 * Poldi nods ‘I suppose it could go on the left little finger, if it must stay? Apr 19 15:48:29 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:48:32 That'd be acceptable Apr 19 15:48:39 * Poldi nods Apr 19 15:49:10 You can see her awake briefly, but I will need to give her some sedatives before working on the bones Apr 19 15:50:00 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:50:03 Alright Apr 19 15:51:48 * Poldi opens the door for him. The maid is just finishing braiding her hair. She looks cleaned up, and in a plain white shift on the bed, both arms propped on pillows Apr 19 15:52:57 * Morgan moves beside the bed Apr 19 15:52:59 Blossom Apr 19 15:53:16 * Poldi is now known as Molly Apr 19 15:53:55 * Molly watches him as best she can. Now the wounds are clean, he can see how bad they are. She smiles a little Apr 19 15:54:05 Liebes Herz, I am glad to see you Apr 19 15:54:38 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:54:40 And I you Apr 19 15:54:55 I went to the village, I got hurt Apr 19 15:55:11 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:55:14 I know love Apr 19 15:55:32 Someone must have brought me here Apr 19 15:55:38 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:55:45 Aye, when they couldn't find the doctor Apr 19 15:56:17 You must have been worried where I’ve been all this time Apr 19 15:56:36 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:56:41 You don't remember anything? Apr 19 15:57:09 Not since it happened. Then the doctor was here, and so was I Apr 19 15:57:45 * Morgan nods Apr 19 15:57:47 Alright love Apr 19 15:58:18 I think we have to cancel the wedding Apr 19 15:58:53 Postpone... yes Apr 19 15:59:15 I won’t be able to walk for some time Apr 19 15:59:35 No, I wouldn't imagine so Apr 19 16:00:17 * Molly nods, sighing Apr 19 16:00:34 Maybe we should go back to Tawstock. Apr 19 16:01:23 Or somewhere else Apr 19 16:01:29 * Molly nods Apr 19 16:01:44 Somewhere where no one will hate me Apr 19 16:03:01 We'll see soon love Apr 19 16:03:17 * Molly nods “Thank you for coming” Apr 19 16:03:37 Coming? Apr 19 16:03:45 Now, to see me. Apr 19 16:04:00 I wouldn't have left had I been given the option Apr 19 16:04:17 Oh... I don’t remember you being here before Apr 19 16:04:29 No, I know love... I carried you up here Apr 19 16:04:54 * Molly smiles “That can’t have been easy, I’m not small” Apr 19 16:06:09 Wasn't difficult at all love Apr 19 16:07:16 * Molly nods. For all that intensity of feeling, the frantic expression of her love, and how she’d been holding back, she’s surprisingly calm now Apr 19 16:07:41 Good. it wouldn’t be practical for you to be laid up too Apr 19 16:08:01 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 16:08:05 Constitution of an ox, me Apr 19 16:08:36 * Molly smiles “good. Maybe you can carry me down the aisle?” Apr 19 16:08:56 Its an option, yes Apr 19 16:09:30 * Molly nods “I’ll have to have some sedatives soon, though they won’t work well” Apr 19 16:10:05 * Morgan nods Apr 19 16:10:18 No, I remember you telling me things like that don't work well on you Apr 19 16:10:23 * Molly nods Apr 19 16:10:39 It’ll be painful, but I’ll be well enough Apr 19 16:11:35 * Morgan nods Apr 19 16:11:46 I need to ask what you want done to the person who did this... Apr 19 16:11:56 * Molly shakes her head Apr 19 16:12:01 I’d rather you don’t Apr 19 16:12:13 Why? Apr 19 16:12:28 because it’s complicated Apr 19 16:12:44 * Morgan sighs Apr 19 16:12:50 Then it falls to me or my father Apr 19 16:12:57 * Molly nods Apr 19 16:13:05 I am sorry. Apr 19 16:13:20 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 16:13:59 I cannot make the decision about her death, not when she is who she is. What would people say about me?! Apr 19 16:14:23 Its alright love, it'll be taken care of Apr 19 16:14:51 * Molly nods, smiling “it’s nice to hear you call me that” Apr 19 16:16:39 * Morgan nods Apr 19 16:17:05 * Molly watches him Apr 19 16:17:12 Are -you- Alright? Apr 19 16:17:21 I'll be fine Apr 19 16:17:43 * Molly smiles faintly “That’s not an answer” Apr 19 16:18:40 Its the best I can do for now Apr 19 16:18:47 why? Apr 19 16:19:03 Because there is much going on and I've mostly just pushed it all aside for now Apr 19 16:19:23 * Molly frowns deeply before saying “I wish you wouldn’t” Apr 19 16:20:12 I'll be fine love Apr 19 16:20:54 * Molly nods slightly, looking away Apr 19 16:21:01 what is on my finger? Apr 19 16:21:46 Its a ring... you need to keep it on Apr 19 16:22:02 why? Apr 19 16:22:32 Superstition, love, but one I believe in Apr 19 16:23:02 * Molly lifts her hand slowly Apr 19 16:23:09 Wow, it’s huge! Apr 19 16:23:46 Fairly, yes Apr 19 16:24:23 * Molly nods. He can hear Grunhelm outside in front of the house Apr 19 16:24:40 I suppose... I'd best go deal with Grunhelm Apr 19 16:25:57 * Molly nods “Alright, thank you” Apr 19 16:26:34 I'll see you soon blossom Apr 19 16:26:43 yes, Liebes Herz Apr 19 16:26:54 * Morgan kisses her forehead before moving for the door Apr 19 16:27:10 * Molly watches him, but says nothing Apr 19 16:27:36 * Morgan opens the door, nodding to the doctor Apr 19 16:28:00 *Doctor Poldi goes in. HH is waiting by the door* Apr 19 16:28:10 * Molly is now known as HH Apr 19 16:28:28 where now? Apr 19 16:31:05 Grunhelm I suppose... he's outside I think Apr 19 16:31:40 * HH nods Apr 19 16:31:54 ‘Cause today ain’t been scary enough... Apr 19 16:31:59 Yeah Apr 19 16:32:10 * HH moves down the hall Apr 19 16:32:19 * Morgan heads along Apr 19 16:32:37 E’erything okay? I was expecin’ some sorta tear-filled, heartfelt reunion Apr 19 16:33:22 She doesn't remember most of it Apr 19 16:33:44 That good, or bad? Apr 19 16:34:01 The former I think Apr 19 16:34:29 * HH nods. They find Grunhelm with Adalbrecht outside Apr 19 16:36:09 * Morgan approaches them quietly, rolling his shoulders Apr 19 16:36:35 *Both turn to look at him, awaiting the outcome of the doctors visit* Apr 19 16:37:26 She is likely to survive. The wedding will need to be cancelled as she will not be able to walk for some time... many of her bones are being set now, which means she is once again in great pain Apr 19 16:37:47 *Grunhelm smiles* It’s good news Apr 19 16:37:57 No... its not. Apr 19 16:38:12 Ad: Of course it is, the pain will pass Apr 19 16:38:27 * Morgan watches him steadily Apr 19 16:38:39 So if I fucking brain you, thats fine because that pain will pass? Duly noted. Apr 19 16:39:29 *Grunhelm looks shocked by this, and Adalbrecht looks angry. HH looks impassive, watchful* Apr 19 16:39:50 Ad: She is -Alive-, be grateful. Apr 19 16:41:50 * Morgan shrugs dismissively before looking at Grunhelm Apr 19 16:42:01 Word is Sascha did it. Why have you not arrested her? Apr 19 16:42:59 Grunhelm: Given the sensitive nature of it, I wanted to be sure that was the Graf’s order. Also, I needed to see whether her charge is murder or attempted murder. Apr 19 16:43:28 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 16:43:58 At least the Graf will do something this time, other than ostracising me again Apr 19 16:44:05 * Morgan turns, moving back toward the house Apr 19 16:44:35 *Adalbrecht catches hold of his arm a few seconds later* Apr 19 16:44:40 * HH is now known as Adalbrecht Apr 19 16:44:57 How -dare- you speak to me like that in front of others?! Apr 19 16:45:06 Come to prove my point, I see Apr 19 16:45:35 Do not make me thrash you, Morgan... Apr 19 16:45:53 You are welcome to try, but be warned, I am not so merciful as I once was Apr 19 16:46:25 You would defy Our Lord by breaking his commandment to Respect Your Father? Apr 19 16:46:47 * Adalbrecht mutters “Of course you would, what would change now?” Apr 19 16:47:06 * Morgan steps closer, speaking very quietly Apr 19 16:47:19 There will be no children. Take your hand from me before I remove it from -you- Apr 19 16:47:40 Yes there will. It is the duty of the Veisgraf. Apr 19 16:48:01 * Morgan grabs him, pulling him so close their noses almost touch as he speaks through clenched teeth Apr 19 16:48:17 Doctor Poldi says she cannot carry a child... where's your fucking god now? Apr 19 16:48:23 * Morgan shoves him backwards, moving away Apr 19 16:48:42 Then you will marry another. Apr 19 16:48:51 * Morgan turns, swinging hard for him Apr 19 16:49:29 * Adalbrecht , both expecting this and good at boxing, dodges this. Apr 19 16:49:48 Do not make a mistake that costs you your life. Apr 19 16:50:00 * Morgan moves away Apr 19 16:50:30 Excuse me, I am going to explain to mother why your ineptitude and cruelty has cost her -another- family. Apr 19 16:50:36 * Morgan starts walking for the house Apr 19 16:51:42 *the servants are congregated in groups, watching from the windows Apr 19 16:52:11 * Morgan keeps walking Apr 19 16:52:25 * Adalbrecht doesn’t follow him Apr 19 16:52:33 Fucking coward Apr 19 16:52:38 * Morgan goes looking for his mother Apr 19 16:53:09 *he hears her reading to Varick, his cousin’s child they’ve been spending some time with Apr 19 16:53:22 * Morgan knocks on the door Apr 19 16:53:51 * Adalbrecht is now known as Verity Apr 19 16:53:54 Come in Apr 19 16:54:07 mother... Apr 19 16:54:56 * Verity smiles. Varick is sat on her lap like Morgan used to, but now Morgan’s own children will never get to do. Apr 19 16:56:19 I was wondering if we could talk... Apr 19 16:56:54 * Verity nods, smiling Apr 19 16:57:13 Perhaps Varick would like to see Molly? where is she, dear boy? Apr 19 16:57:22 She's not available right now Apr 19 16:58:14 * Verity nods. Varick agrees to go to his governess, so soon it’s just Morgan and his Mother Apr 19 16:58:48 * Morgan sits quietly for a few moments Apr 19 16:58:53 The Graf is a callous coward Apr 19 17:00:12 * Verity looks surprised Apr 19 17:00:23 Why is that, dear boy? Apr 19 17:01:02 Molly has been attacked. She nearly died.... There will be no children because of it and that... that -bastard- says I will marry another. I'll call him out if he so much as looks at me again Apr 19 17:02:02 * Verity looks so upset Apr 19 17:02:21 Oh my goodness! How is she?! Apr 19 17:02:43 Broken. She doesn't know about not being able to have children Apr 19 17:02:54 * Verity nods sadly Apr 19 17:03:03 her heart will be broken Apr 19 17:03:23 We will be leaving as soon as she is fit enough to Apr 19 17:03:33 * Verity nods Apr 19 17:04:04 I do not like it, but I understand. You love her, and you will not give her up Apr 19 17:04:35 No, I will not. You can have my perfect brother replace me Apr 19 17:05:11 * Verity nods Apr 19 17:05:25 Edward will need to straighten himself out and do his duty Apr 19 17:05:51 He and father are cut from the same callous cloth, I'm sure they'll get on just fine Apr 19 17:06:15 * Verity comes to him, opening her arms “I am sorry for you, dear boy” Apr 19 17:06:27 * Morgan nods, moving into them Apr 19 17:07:02 * Verity holds him tightly “I know the time wasn’t right yet, but I know you’d have loved to be a father again” Apr 19 17:07:16 Yes, well, thats been taken from me once more Apr 19 17:07:49 * Verity nods “You will stay in touch with me this time, won’t you?” Apr 19 17:08:14 The man I used to call father says if I go I cannot return, so I don't see his perfectness allowing that Apr 19 17:08:37 I will speak with him. I won’t lose you again. Apr 19 17:09:28 It is too late. If you could ensure the Forresters are informed she is alive... the Graf only saw fit to use that against me while also doing nothing to remedy it Apr 19 17:09:40 * Verity nods Apr 19 17:09:57 You will not leave until Molly is fit to, I hope? Apr 19 17:10:58 No, but if I see your husband, I will beat him Apr 19 17:11:33 Perhaps Molly can be moved to the Forresters, and you can both stay there? Apr 19 17:11:57 I have an entire wing, I will stay there. He will not drive me from my home until I am ready to leave Apr 19 17:12:34 * Verity nods, pulling back to look at him “You must have been so scared...” Apr 19 17:12:57 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:12:58 Again Apr 19 17:13:08 * Verity nods Apr 19 17:13:23 I will help however I can Apr 19 17:13:53 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:13:56 Thank you mother Apr 19 17:14:31 Does Molly need anything? Does she have maids to look after her? Apr 19 17:14:50 I've no doubt some need to be arranged... your husband will not have thought of it Apr 19 17:15:26 No, men are often not good at seeing what is needed Apr 19 17:16:43 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:17:56 You will want to be with her as much as possible, I imagine. There is usually a need for closeness when something traumatic befalls a couple Apr 19 17:18:13 I expect so Apr 19 17:19:49 * Verity kisses his cheek “I love you, dear boy” Apr 19 17:20:03 And I you mother Apr 19 17:22:14 * Verity nods “Spend some time with Molly, be close with each other. You’ll need that as you go your own way now” Apr 19 17:22:54 * Morgan stands, moving toward the door, scowling Apr 19 17:23:48 * Verity lets him go Apr 19 17:24:15 * Morgan opens the door, going out into the hallway and walking slowly towards Molly's room Apr 19 17:24:42 *he sees no one until he sees Dr Poldi come out as he gets there Apr 19 17:24:47 * Verity is now known as Poldi Apr 19 17:24:52 How is she? Apr 19 17:26:02 * Poldi smiles faintly “She is now splinted up. It appears sedatives do take away the pain, however they do make her intoxicated rather than sleepy” Apr 19 17:26:31 So she's drunk Apr 19 17:26:37 * Poldi nods Apr 19 17:26:48 Indeed. But pain free Apr 19 17:27:11 Thats something at least Apr 19 17:28:28 * Poldi nods Apr 19 17:28:52 Send for me if I am needed, my Lord, but I’ve left instructions with the maids Apr 19 17:29:27 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:29:29 Thank you doctor Apr 19 17:30:05 * Poldi nods, bowing before going Apr 19 17:31:39 * Morgan squares his shoulders before going in Apr 19 17:32:24 *the maid is sat sewing. Molly is propped up, looking at her splints Apr 19 17:32:32 * Poldi is now known as Molly Apr 19 17:32:44 How are you feeling love? Apr 19 17:33:05 * Molly smiles, looking him over Apr 19 17:33:17 So much better now my view has improved... Apr 19 17:34:03 * Morgan nods a little, sitting down Apr 19 17:35:18 * Molly looks happy, despite the injuries. She shows him her splints Apr 19 17:35:47 Ironic that we use Sticks to fix broken Bones... like the nursery rhyme... Apr 19 17:36:00 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:36:02 It is a bit, yes Apr 19 17:37:18 * Molly giggles Apr 19 17:37:44 I need help with -everything-. I am more useless than a lap cat! Apr 19 17:38:05 We'll see to it all, don't worry Apr 19 17:38:43 * Molly nods, smiling Apr 19 17:38:49 Even undressing me? Apr 19 17:39:04 *The maid tries not to smile* Apr 19 17:39:23 You'll have help love Apr 19 17:41:21 * Molly ‘s nose wrinkles “It’d be flattering if you’d volunteer...” Apr 19 17:41:41 *the maid bites her lip, really struggling not to laugh* Apr 19 17:42:06 Yes, I know, but I was trying to be sensible Apr 19 17:42:38 * Molly sighs dramatically and drunkly “I am so sick of being bloody sensible!” Apr 19 17:43:01 *the maid looks to Morgan* Should I top up the water jug, my Lord? Apr 19 17:43:12 please Apr 19 17:43:22 *she goes* Apr 19 17:43:59 I’m fed up of so many damned, stupid rules! Apr 19 17:44:26 I know love Apr 19 17:44:34 But you don’t! Apr 19 17:46:18 Don't I? Apr 19 17:48:16 No! You are the very soul of propriety, and I have the heart of a complete wanton, and I am drowning in my yearning, and it’s so... it’s so... fucking difficult! Apr 19 17:48:40 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:48:42 I know love Apr 19 17:49:19 *she’s simultaneously so earnest, and so tipsy sounding* I don’t know what’s wrong with me! Apr 19 17:50:16 Nothing is wrong with you Apr 19 17:51:53 * Molly sighs again “Come and lie beside me?” Apr 19 17:52:12 * Morgan nods, moving to sit beside her Apr 19 17:52:26 No, I said lie, not sit... Apr 19 17:52:42 -some- proprietary must remain Apr 19 17:53:30 Why? I’m so tired of it, and I just want to be properly close with you. Apr 19 17:56:22 * Morgan sighs, sliding down Apr 19 17:57:18 * Molly sighs happily Apr 19 17:57:41 that’s better... that’s what I’ve looked forward to Apr 19 17:57:47 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:57:49 I know Apr 19 17:58:18 * Molly watches him fondly Apr 19 17:58:38 when I am better, I want to kiss you like this Apr 19 17:58:52 * Morgan nods Apr 19 17:58:54 Alright love Apr 19 17:59:03 * Molly frowns slightly Apr 19 17:59:09 You do want that? Apr 19 17:59:41 Of course I do Apr 19 18:00:09 * Molly nods “I wish I knew you better... that we were closer” Apr 19 18:02:23 We'll have plenty of time for that love... Apr 19 18:03:12 Your heart is so closed off... Apr 19 18:07:13 I'm trying love Apr 19 18:08:27 * Molly gently lays the broken hand so the back of her forearm rests against his flank Apr 19 18:09:01 Maybe you don’t trust me with your feelings... maybe I’m not that safe for you... Apr 19 18:09:18 Its not that... hell before you I didn't even trust myself with -having- feelings Apr 19 18:10:08 I wish I could see you bared... Not naked, bared. Well, yes, actually, naked bared too... Apr 19 18:10:55 I don't really know how to do that anymore Apr 19 18:11:22 It’s easy, you undo your buttons and... *she smiles slightly* Apr 19 18:14:05 You know what I mean Apr 19 18:15:34 * Molly nods “I wish to see you vulnerable... to see what makes you nervous, what makes you unsure of yourself” Apr 19 18:16:48 * Morgan sighs Apr 19 18:16:50 Why? Apr 19 18:18:05 it’s fascinating... You’re so composed... what is there beneath? What do you feel inside? what do you feelings for me truly look like, when everything else is stripped away Apr 19 18:19:57 You might not have thought me composed earlier Apr 19 18:20:07 No? why not? Apr 19 18:20:23 I was scared Apr 19 18:20:33 * Molly looks surprised Apr 19 18:21:02 You don’t get scared... except for spiders, and the schwarzenwald Apr 19 18:22:29 Well, I was... I was terrified Apr 19 18:23:30 * Molly watches him, gently stroking his flank with her forearm “Are you still scared?” Apr 19 18:23:49 Some, yes Apr 19 18:24:07 I’ll fight my hardest to be at your side Apr 19 18:24:17 I know love Apr 19 18:24:56 thank you for telling me that Apr 19 18:25:04 * Morgan nods a little Apr 19 18:25:22 I only love you all the more for it Apr 19 18:25:55 * Morgan nods a little Apr 19 18:26:06 You regret telling me? Apr 19 18:26:42 No love its just... a bit difficult Apr 19 18:26:46 why? Apr 19 18:27:47 I don't like feeling it Apr 19 18:27:59 * Molly nods Apr 19 18:28:14 What of me that you haven’t seen do you wish you could? Apr 19 18:28:29 * Morgan blushes a little Apr 19 18:28:52 * Molly looks intrigued Apr 19 18:28:58 why do you blush? Apr 19 18:29:55 Doesn't matter Apr 19 18:30:11 Please, I want to know Apr 19 18:31:03 I was just thinking about seeing you Apr 19 18:31:21 but you do see me already Apr 19 18:31:48 Not like -that- Apr 19 18:32:02 * Molly smiles, watching his expression Apr 19 18:32:10 like what, then? Apr 19 18:32:15 You know full well... Apr 19 18:32:43 I promise, I don’t, but it’s so nice to be getting to see inside you Apr 19 18:36:28 * Morgan nods Apr 19 18:36:34 I am difficult to know Apr 19 18:36:42 * Molly nods Apr 19 18:36:54 you can be quite evasive... Apr 19 18:37:06 * Morgan nods Apr 19 18:37:08 Yes I can Apr 19 18:37:25 I still want the answer though... Apr 19 18:38:50 well... you said bared, I meant naked... Apr 19 18:39:05 * Molly smiles Apr 19 18:39:17 you’d like to see me naked? Apr 19 18:39:38 * Morgan nods Apr 19 18:40:01 * Molly blushes, but looks pleased Apr 19 18:40:21 I’m dressed in bruises, everywhere but my breasts... Apr 19 18:40:42 * Morgan nods Apr 19 18:40:44 I imagine so Apr 19 18:40:53 * Molly giggles Apr 19 18:41:06 do you imagine me naked often? Apr 19 18:41:50 * Morgan nods Apr 19 18:41:54 Fairly oft yes Apr 19 18:42:07 I didn’t know that Apr 19 18:42:17 I'm sorry Apr 19 18:42:27 why are you sorry? Apr 19 18:43:12 That you didn't know Apr 19 18:43:29 * Molly smiles “ I won’t forget it” Apr 19 18:43:40 * Morgan nods Apr 19 18:43:41 Good Apr 19 18:44:04 you can ask me anything you like, anything at all Apr 19 18:45:46 That would be unfair in your... condition Apr 19 18:45:55 * Molly smiles Apr 19 18:46:22 it could be very enjoyable, and you must have some curiosity, surely? Apr 19 18:47:11 Yes, but it wouldn't be right Apr 19 18:47:27 * Molly sighs Apr 19 18:47:35 that’s a shame Apr 19 18:47:48 * Morgan nods Apr 19 18:47:51 I know Apr 19 18:48:49 you ask very little... sometimes I wonder if I’ve lost that fascination for you Apr 19 18:49:02 Not even slightly Apr 19 18:49:38 then why do you not ask? is it so you don’t have to be vulnerable in return? Apr 19 18:50:33 A part of it perhaps Apr 19 18:50:50 * Molly smiles Apr 19 18:51:14 And part of you is scared to know how often -I- think of -you- naked? Apr 19 18:51:30 A little perhaps Apr 19 18:51:42 why is that? why would that scare you? Apr 19 18:52:27 What if you realise I am not worth that much thought... Apr 19 18:52:40 * Molly shakes her head Apr 19 18:53:10 You are worth so much to me. I wish I could show you even a fraction of it... Apr 19 18:54:12 You may have told me that Apr 19 18:54:18 * Molly frowns Apr 19 18:54:30 I haven’t. I am careful. Apr 19 18:54:56 You dont need to be Apr 19 18:55:42 I do. I cannot love in half measures, it’s not who I am. I can only be restrained in how I burden you with it Apr 19 18:56:17 Like I said... I already know Apr 19 19:07:43 * Molly nods Apr 19 19:07:48 I’m sorry Apr 19 19:07:56 There's no need Apr 19 19:08:23 I didn’t mean to love you like this Apr 19 19:08:37 Nor I you Apr 19 19:11:54 * Molly watches him, nodding slowly “You tried not to feel anything, I know” Apr 19 19:12:30 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:12:37 And yet I do... a tremendous amount Apr 19 19:12:53 * Molly blushes, smiling “As much as that?” Apr 19 19:13:06 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:13:35 I didn’t... I didn’t know Apr 19 19:13:45 I know love Apr 19 19:13:57 why didn’t you say? Apr 19 19:14:22 Its difficult to feel it, let alone express it Apr 19 19:14:40 do you wish you didn’t? Apr 19 19:14:51 no Apr 19 19:15:20 just that it was easier to tell me? Apr 19 19:15:31 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:15:32 Aye Apr 19 19:16:04 When I am better again, maybe you can show me... Apr 19 19:17:05 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:17:07 aye Apr 19 19:17:44 I wish we didn’t have to be separated at night Apr 19 19:19:24 I know love... I'll see what I can do Apr 19 19:19:55 * Molly nods Apr 19 19:20:25 Let’s just get married as soon as we can? I don’t not need a fancy ceremony or anything like that. Apr 19 19:21:04 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:21:07 We'll figure something out Apr 19 19:21:30 I need to be a bit more healed so you can kiss me though Apr 19 19:22:08 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:22:10 Yes you do Apr 19 19:22:16 * Molly giggles Apr 19 19:22:48 The only place I’m not hurt is my breast, and I think that would be frowned up in a church Apr 19 19:23:11 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:23:13 Yes it would Apr 19 19:23:34 It was alright in our back garden at the cottage though Apr 19 19:23:58 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:23:59 Yes it was Apr 19 19:24:12 * Molly smiles, closing her eyes Apr 19 19:24:20 do you think about that sometimes? Apr 19 19:26:19 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:26:20 Aye, I do Apr 19 19:26:34 me too... probably daily. Apr 19 19:27:01 Seems reasonable Apr 19 19:27:14 that’s the same for you? Apr 19 19:28:27 Aye it is Apr 19 19:28:43 good. I think that’s important Apr 19 19:29:30 Aye Apr 19 19:29:44 *there’s a brief tap just before the door opens, giving him no time to sit up. HH smiles slightly “hey...” Apr 19 19:30:45 Hey man Apr 19 19:31:31 HH smirks a little: $interrupting?$ yer Ma said you want your stuff moving into the Veisgraf Wing? Apr 19 19:34:05 $Somewhere we can be without the Graf getting punched in the face$ Apr 19 19:34:36 HH: $cant hit someone if you’re on your back$ Apr 19 19:35:08 $not what I meant$ Apr 19 19:35:52 Where is the Veisgraf Wing? Apr 19 19:36:18 Eastward end of the building Apr 19 19:36:50 You’ll be there and not coming here? Apr 19 19:37:20 *HH watches Morgan, trying to keep a straight face* Apr 19 19:37:22 You'll be there as well Apr 19 19:37:39 When will you take me? Apr 19 19:37:56 *HH glances out the window* Apr 19 19:38:11 Once you're well enough to be moved Apr 19 19:38:24 * Molly nods Apr 19 19:38:31 Will we share a bed there? Apr 19 19:39:18 Not yet love Apr 19 19:39:24 HH: $she sounds cheerful considering her injuries... been keeping her spirits up, huh?$ Apr 19 19:39:34 $She's drunk on the sedatives$ Apr 19 19:39:43 That’s a shame. *she smiles* Apr 19 19:40:00 *HH chuckles quietly* Apr 19 19:40:46 HH: You want me to pack for you, or are you coming, man? Apr 19 19:41:01 I'll come and do it Apr 19 19:41:06 *she giggles* Unfortunately it’s not the latter! Apr 19 19:41:17 *HH grins* Apr 19 19:42:19 HH: Good sedatives, are they? Apr 19 19:42:34 * Morgan gently climbs off the bed Apr 19 19:42:35 Seem to be Apr 19 19:42:59 * Molly sighs “I miss your warmth and solidness already!” Apr 19 19:43:11 *HH grins, looking at Morgan* Apr 19 19:43:53 * Morgan smiles, kissing her forehead Apr 19 19:43:57 I'll try to be back soon Apr 19 19:44:29 * Molly nods “I’ll be here... I can’t go anywhere” Apr 19 19:44:47 Alright love Apr 19 19:46:51 *HH bows floridly to her* Excuse us, beautiful young maiden. I must take our esteemed Almighty Overlord to the wilderness know as The Wing Of The Veisgraf... Apr 19 19:47:27 * Molly giggles Apr 19 19:48:14 * Morgan moves to the door Apr 19 19:48:42 * Molly watches him fondly Apr 19 19:50:26 * Morgan smiles a little before going through the door Apr 19 19:50:32 * Molly is now known as HH Apr 19 19:51:04 * HH follows him out, waiting til the door is closed before looking at his best friend with a grin Apr 19 19:51:14 What? Apr 19 19:51:29 N’er seen you in bed with a woman before Apr 19 19:51:49 She just needed comfort Apr 19 19:52:03 yeah, sounded like it! Apr 19 19:52:27 Shut up man Apr 19 19:53:17 I’m not tellin’ ya off. Dunno much about relationships, but I know Da could always get a smile outta Ma with a bit of flirting and the like, even when she was really sad Apr 19 19:54:29 I wish he was here Apr 19 19:54:40 * HH nods Apr 19 19:55:00 Yeah man, me too. Wish he could tell us how t’ handle this Apr 19 19:55:36 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:56:24 He could tell you how to handle ‘er for sure Apr 19 19:57:14 We'll figure it out in the end Apr 19 19:57:48 * HH nods, heading for the Veisgraf Wing that Morgan’s very early childhood was spent in Apr 19 19:58:14 Wouldn’t mind a lassie with her mind on me like hers is on you! Apr 19 19:59:17 * Morgan nods Apr 19 19:59:20 Aye, you deserve that Apr 19 19:59:39 * HH grins Apr 19 19:59:54 Don’t want any of the commitment, mind you... Apr 19 20:00:15 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 20:00:54 * HH chuckles “You been a monk the whole time you’ve been away?” Apr 19 20:01:13 * Morgan nods Apr 19 20:01:15 aye Apr 19 20:01:55 Saint Morgan Of Puritytown... Sounds like she’d got designs on de-frocking you. Apr 19 20:03:05 Does sound that way Apr 19 20:03:12 * HH nods Apr 19 20:03:17 Gonna let her? Apr 19 20:03:38 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 20:03:40 We'll see Apr 19 20:04:20 * HH nods “She’s sounding pretty With It, considerin’” Apr 19 20:04:56 The sedative got her drunk, according to the doctor Apr 19 20:05:26 * HH chuckles “entertainin’ right?” Apr 19 20:06:03 Aye... sad though... she has no idea what the ramifications of all this are Apr 19 20:07:08 which ones? Apr 19 20:08:02 Cant stay here... cant have children... Apr 19 20:08:22 she need to know the last one yet? Apr 19 20:08:49 No, she doesn't. They want me to set her aside and marry someone else man Apr 19 20:08:56 * HH nods Apr 19 20:09:07 They want a next Veisgraf Apr 19 20:10:20 Well, thats not happening... they'll have to get Edward to not be a scoundrel for a change Apr 19 20:10:28 * HH nods Apr 19 20:10:39 There’s options, but not ethical ones. Apr 19 20:10:40 But he and the Graf are cut from the same damaged cloth, so they'll all be happy Apr 19 20:11:45 * HH watches him speculatively “Not like you to say that” Apr 19 20:12:19 Told you before I'm not the same anymore Apr 19 20:12:28 * HH nods sadly Apr 19 20:12:32 yeah, ya did Apr 19 20:12:41 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 20:12:44 They're welcome to eachother Apr 19 20:12:49 * HH nods Apr 19 20:13:09 You don’ wanna be here with them anyhow? Apr 19 20:15:33 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 20:15:40 Not my choice, and they've made their wishes clear Apr 19 20:16:02 I know that Da would tell you to pick Molly. Apr 19 20:16:37 Probably, yes Apr 19 20:17:25 * HH watches him Apr 19 20:17:35 You aren’t considering it, right? Apr 19 20:17:49 What? Apr 19 20:18:58 Getting a different wife? Apr 19 20:19:29 Like hell Apr 19 20:20:24 Good, ‘cause it wouldn’t be right to leave a flirty lassie like that lonely, but Ma wants me to give her blonde grandbabbies, See? *he gives Morgan a grin* Apr 19 20:21:26 Its an Eisen conceit, they all want that Apr 19 20:21:50 Blonde babbies? Apr 19 20:22:01 * Morgan nods Apr 19 20:22:33 * HH tosses his golden hair “yep, it’s b’cause we turn out gorgeous” Apr 19 20:24:37 Yeah okay Apr 19 20:25:52 *they get to Morgan’s room, and they’re barely in there a few minutes before he can hear Adalbrecht and Verity yelling at each other, something he’s never heard before Apr 19 20:25:59 * HH frowns Apr 19 20:26:05 Is that...?! Apr 19 20:26:17 Sounds like it Apr 19 20:26:24 Shit, man. Apr 19 20:26:33 * Morgan nods Apr 19 20:26:38 Don't think I've ever heard that before Apr 19 20:27:15 Ma and Da used to argue like that sometimes, but it always got fixed by the mornin’ Apr 19 20:27:45 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 20:27:49 Thats their problem Apr 19 20:28:50 * HH nods “once they’ve slept on it it’ll be fine, always worked for mine”. Given all the camp girls Morgan remembers him with, this is a surprisingly innocent idea from his long-time best friend Apr 19 20:29:41 * Morgan nods Apr 19 20:29:56 Got a whole bloody enormous house, they could at least do it where they aren't disturbing me Apr 19 20:30:30 * HH nods “get your shit packed, and lets go” Apr 19 20:32:31 * Morgan nods, shoving his things into bags Apr 19 20:33:40 *he does so, and the Wing is newly being aired. it’s not changed at all in twenty years, and he stands in his old bedroom in the nursery suite. The Koertig crib is in here, with pink drapes, a place Jana never came, and a place he’ll never lay another daughter in that crib Apr 19 20:34:05 * Morgan moves to summon a servant Apr 19 20:34:22 *He finds a footman* My Lord? Apr 19 20:34:29 * Morgan points at the crib Apr 19 20:34:38 That can be put in storage, it won't be needed Apr 19 20:35:03 *He takes it away, leaving the room bare* Apr 19 20:35:18 * Morgan goes to put his things in one of the bedrooms Apr 19 20:36:05 *the best bedroom is the room he was born in, Verity’s room. the one through the dressing room was his Father’s* Apr 19 20:36:28 * Morgan takes his things through to his fathers old room Apr 19 20:36:53 *it’s old fashioned, but as it’s temporary it doesn’t matter* Apr 19 20:37:14 * Morgan unpacks a few things, leaving everything else packed Apr 19 20:38:03 *He hears an odd noise, like a low rumble of a storm, but it seems to come not from the grey sky, but from the ground itself. Apr 19 20:38:23 * Morgan frowns, moving to look out of the window Apr 19 20:39:07 *the movement of the ground seems to be disturbing the movement of the water on the lake. He’s read about earthquakes, but never felt one until now Apr 19 20:39:50 * Morgan watches the lake for a moment before making his way downstairs and out onto the lawn Apr 19 20:41:01 *the clouds are heavier, the temperature has dropped. The rumbles are settling, but the lake still moves in rhythm with it. Apr 19 20:41:20 * Morgan looks around, sniffing the air Apr 19 20:42:06 *it smells odd, not like a storm but like the odd metallic stale scent of underground tunnels, or mines. Apr 19 20:42:17 What the hell... Apr 19 20:43:21 *there’s nothing to hear until the sash window is opened in Molly’s room and Claudia sticks her head out, yelling his name as loud as she can Apr 19 20:43:33 * Morgan turns, yelling Apr 19 20:43:34 What? Apr 19 20:44:05 C: *she looks solemn* You need to come here! Apr 19 20:44:27 * Morgan frowns, running into the house Apr 19 20:46:01 *There’s a small group of very worried and upset-looking staff stood outside Molly’s door. Claudia steps out of the room, giving them all a snarl “All of you, fuck off!” Apr 19 20:46:44 *the staff do scurry away, either to work or gossip* Apr 19 20:46:50 Whats going on? Apr 19 20:46:52 * HH is now known as Claudia Apr 19 20:47:20 * Claudia looks at him so seriously “I’m sorry, Morgan.” Apr 19 20:48:20 I don't understand Apr 19 20:48:41 * Claudia puts her hand on his shoulder Apr 19 20:48:50 She’s gone Apr 19 20:49:00 No... no, she was going to be okay Apr 19 20:49:11 * Claudia nods Apr 19 20:49:16 She took off the ring. Apr 19 20:49:42 * Morgan leans against the wall, sliding down it Apr 19 20:50:02 But the bleeding had stopped Apr 19 20:50:45 Apparently she overheard the staff talking about how your parents were arguing about having it back. So she took it off to give to them, handed it to the maid in the room... Apr 19 20:51:18 * Claudia sits down beside him. He gets a feeling of deja vu Apr 19 20:51:28 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 19 20:52:01 I’d face an Objectionist firing squad rather than have you face this again. Apr 19 20:52:10 * Morgan speaks quietly Apr 19 20:52:14 Where is it? Apr 19 20:52:23 * Claudia hands it to him Apr 19 20:53:00 * Morgan nods a little, looking at it Apr 19 20:53:11 *whatever had happened to make it bloom red, it’s now gone, only a white diamond once more* Apr 19 20:53:55 Are you going to do him harm? Apr 19 20:54:41 That remains to be seen Apr 19 20:55:02 * Claudia nods, sighing Apr 19 20:55:05 Fuck. Apr 19 20:56:13 I need to move Apr 19 20:56:19 * Claudia nods Apr 19 20:56:29 Go. I’ll stand watch here. Apr 19 20:56:39 * Morgan nods, getting up Apr 19 20:57:01 * Claudia gets up too, letting him go Apr 19 20:57:10 * Morgan squares his shoulders, going to find his parents Apr 19 20:57:31 *he finds them in Adalbrecht’s office* Apr 19 20:57:39 * Morgan shoves the door open Apr 19 20:58:02 *They’re stood by the window, watching the lake* Apr 19 20:58:41 * Morgan speaks quietly Apr 19 20:58:45 Have you had Sascha arrested? Apr 19 20:58:52 * Claudia is now known as Adalbrecht Apr 19 20:58:56 Yes, I have Apr 19 20:59:00 Where is she? Apr 19 20:59:23 in the cell at the sheriffs office Apr 19 20:59:32 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 19 20:59:38 You can fetch your precious ring from the lake Apr 19 20:59:45 * Morgan turns, moving into the hallway Apr 19 21:00:19 Ad: Don’t you dare! Apr 19 21:00:27 * Morgan turns slowly Apr 19 21:00:39 Try to stop me. Apr 19 21:00:55 *Adalbrecht follows him Apr 19 21:01:02 * Morgan walks toward the lake Apr 19 21:01:36 * Adalbrecht chases him at a sprint, so catches hold of him, body slamming him to the ground Apr 19 21:02:18 * Morgan goes down hard, not fighting back Apr 19 21:02:57 * Adalbrecht snatches the ring, putting it on his own finger and balling his fist Apr 19 21:03:04 This stops now! Apr 19 21:03:20 * Morgan watches him Apr 19 21:03:51 Your son murdered my wife... your callousness murdered my fiancé. You are both damned, and I am -ashamed- to share your blood Apr 19 21:04:09 * Adalbrecht frowns Apr 19 21:04:13 Molly is dead?! Apr 19 21:04:20 * Morgan swings for his jaw Apr 19 21:04:58 * Adalbrecht doesn’t expect it, so it lands solidly, knocking Adalbrecht off him and unconscious Apr 19 21:05:17 * Morgan gets up, pulling the ring off his fathers finger, moving toward the shoreline Apr 19 21:05:58 *Verity calls to him* Morgan, stop it! Apr 19 21:07:00 * Morgan glances over his shoulder briefly, coming to a stop Apr 19 21:07:37 *the ring has slipped on to his own finger tightly Apr 19 21:07:47 V: What are you doing?! Apr 19 21:08:26 He wants the ring so badly, he can go fetch it from whatever lives in the lake, since Molly will no longer be needing it Apr 19 21:08:52 V: Morgan, please don’t do that Apr 19 21:09:15 * Morgan tries to pull it off his finger Apr 19 21:09:24 *it won’t come off Apr 19 21:09:49 Fine. It comes with me. I have errands in town, then I will be back to pack. Apr 19 21:10:37 V: You can’t do that, Morgan! please, stop! *she sounds partly like Molly* Apr 19 21:10:56 Yes, I can, and I damn well will. Apr 19 21:11:53 *he hears her voice, though it’s definitely more like Molly’s* Right, that’s enough! *a hard slap to the back of his hand wakes him* Apr 19 21:12:00 * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly Apr 19 21:12:13 * Morgan draws in a ragged breath, looking confused Apr 19 21:12:30 What are you doing?! Apr 19 21:12:38 What?! Apr 19 21:12:52 You’re trying to pull my ring off! Apr 19 21:13:08 * Morgan frowns Apr 19 21:13:14 I... I was having a nightmare... Apr 19 21:13:33 I’m sorry I struck you... Apr 19 21:13:45 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 19 21:13:49 I'm glad you did Apr 19 21:14:04 * Morgan sits up Apr 19 21:15:07 * Molly kneels up, wrapping her body around him, warm, unbroken, and carrying the first of their birth children “It’s alright now” Apr 19 21:15:23 * Morgan frowns, sitting still Apr 19 21:15:44 I... what time is it? Apr 19 21:16:03 I’m not sure... One? PerhapsTwo? Apr 19 21:16:12 I'm getting up Apr 19 21:16:44 * Molly nods, releasing him and moving back to her side of the bed Apr 19 21:16:50 Alright, liebling Apr 19 21:17:15 * Morgan climbs out of bed, pulling on his trousers Apr 19 21:17:20 You should go back to sleep Apr 19 21:17:58 * Molly pulls the covers up and over her shoulders “I will give you the space you need” Apr 19 21:19:31 I'm sorry... Apr 19 21:19:49 I know. We’ll talk in the morning Apr 19 21:20:12 * Morgan nods, pulling on his boots and a shirt and heading for the door Apr 19 21:20:30 * Molly doesn’t interrupt him Apr 19 21:20:55 * Morgan collects his sword belt, heading down out of the house toward the lake Apr 19 21:21:34 *He makes it closer to one than two, by the stars that glow over the lake. it’s very dark tonight Apr 19 21:22:51 * Morgan stops near the shore Apr 19 21:22:56 What the actual fuck was that about? Apr 19 21:23:19 *the lake doesn’t answer* Apr 19 21:24:00 * Morgan scowls, sitting on the grass Apr 19 21:24:48 *the lake continues to glow quietly, just a little lapping noise* Apr 19 21:25:43 Why the hell would I be trying to pull the ring off her? Apr 19 21:27:02 *the night feels very empty, lonely, like he’s the only person awake in the world* Apr 19 21:27:19 * Morgan sighs, leaning back on his elbows to think about it Apr 19 21:28:15 *Perhaps it was just a dream, that he was pulling at the ring simply because he was dreaming it?* Apr 19 21:28:37 * Morgan sighs, looking up at the stars Apr 19 21:29:38 *they’ve already moved a little, as he’d expect, millions of them in a dance as old as time itself, perhaps even older than the Gods...* Apr 19 21:30:55 * Morgan closes his eyes for a moment before getting up and walking slowly back toward the house Apr 19 21:31:27 *he’s not interrupted* Apr 19 21:32:21 * Morgan gets a drink before going back to the Veisgraf wing, reclining on a couch in the parlour Apr 19 21:32:48 *it isn’t long until he’s feeling sleepy* Apr 19 21:33:33 * Morgan closes his eyes, praying briefly for an easier time of it Apr 19 21:35:13 *He starts to dream. He’s in the Schwarzenwald, but everything is hyper realistic, too detailed, too crisp. He’s felt this before, whenever Volla, in one of her different guises, is there. Apr 19 21:35:28 * Morgan looks around Apr 19 21:37:12 *He sees her, surrounded by goats, her dress decorated in embroidered fruits, wheat, and other foods. She’s still blonde, busty, but in a solid farm girl way, rather than seductive. “Shoo, you beasts” Apr 19 21:37:18 * Molly is now known as Volla Apr 19 21:37:49 * Morgan moves toward her quietly Apr 19 21:37:57 * Volla smiles Apr 19 21:38:12 You cannot sneak up on me, little one Apr 19 21:38:34 I wasn't trying to... Apr 19 21:39:14 * Volla holds out her full hand to him “Blueberries?” Apr 19 21:40:10 please Apr 19 21:40:41 take as many as you like. I have more, always more. Apr 19 21:41:36 * Morgan takes a handful, thanking her before eating some Apr 19 21:42:25 *they make him immediately calmer* Apr 19 21:42:30 You are struggling Apr 19 21:42:51 * Morgan nods, looking unhappy Apr 19 21:43:02 I am. A lot of horrible thoughts and awful nightmares Apr 19 21:44:32 * Volla nods Apr 19 21:44:43 Plant some blueberries, they will help you Apr 19 21:45:05 * Morgan nods Apr 19 21:45:11 I don't know how much more I can take Apr 19 21:45:21 * Volla nods Apr 19 21:45:30 You need to go home Apr 19 21:45:53 Why? Apr 19 21:46:16 That is the place you are happiest Apr 19 21:46:24 But this is my home Apr 19 21:47:13 More than one place can be a home, but I meant Hafenlohr Apr 19 21:48:10 Its not fair Apr 19 21:49:25 * Volla shakes her head sadly Apr 19 21:49:30 No, it isn’t Apr 19 21:51:17 I have not found your God yet. He is elusive. Apr 19 21:51:36 Seems a bit cowardly to me... Apr 19 21:52:33 * Volla nods Apr 19 21:52:55 It is not unknown amongst my kin that I am searching for him Apr 19 21:53:09 * Morgan nods Apr 19 21:53:19 Sometimes it feels like he is near me... but not often Apr 19 21:53:29 * Volla nods Apr 19 21:53:39 sometimes that is me. Apr 19 21:54:26 * Morgan nods Apr 19 21:55:02 I don't understand why I have to have all these nightmares... or I don't understand what I'm supposed to be learning Apr 19 21:59:31 that I do not know Apr 19 22:01:16 * Morgan nods, sighing Apr 19 22:01:54 You are strong, even when you do not believe it Apr 19 22:02:11 Doesn't much feel like it lately Apr 19 22:03:11 This is a difficult place to be Apr 19 22:03:32 * Morgan nods Apr 19 22:03:34 It is Apr 19 22:03:53 There are goodbyes to be said Apr 19 22:04:06 * Morgan nods Apr 19 22:04:09 I am unhappy about it Apr 19 22:04:59 * Volla nods Apr 19 22:05:58 You are a family man, and you want to keep your family close and protected... *she smiles* maybe that is why -they- called you a sheepdog Apr 19 22:07:19 Wasn't the best thing I've ever been called... Apr 19 22:08:12 * Volla nods Apr 19 22:09:02 I will keep looking for your God. Thank you for showing me the feather, it was very pretty Apr 19 22:09:43 It drifted down to me when I was sat all the way up in the rigging, thinking about my daughter, days from land Apr 19 22:10:00 * Volla smiles Apr 19 22:10:12 Perhaps it was a message from elsewhere Apr 19 22:11:32 Unlikely, but its a nice thought Apr 19 22:12:47 So many more things are possible than you imagine, little one Apr 19 22:13:48 * Morgan nods Apr 19 22:14:58 * Volla lays a gentle hand on his crown. She’s Heidi’s height here, so this is easy. It feels soothing, like when Verity does it Apr 19 22:15:17 Keep your hands loose, or you’ll squash them. Apr 19 22:16:30 * Morgan nods Apr 19 22:16:32 Yes ma'am Apr 19 22:17:08 *he wakes up, his hands very full of blueberries Apr 19 22:17:30 * Morgan carefully gets up, going to put them in a glass while trying to get an idea of the time Apr 19 22:17:50 *it’s half after two* Apr 19 22:18:10 * Morgan yawns, going back to the couch Apr 19 22:21:38 *sleep calls to him. This time, he immediately finds himself in the yellow tones of Molly’s dream. She’s stood by the doors of the chapel in the village all in black. She’s alone, but there are groups of people from the village talking together, whispering. He’s not too near her or a group, but he can hear the village women in their hushed whispers Apr 19 22:22:25 1: Well now she’ll be satisfied, won’t she? There’s no reminders left now Apr 19 22:22:40 * Morgan frowns a little Apr 19 22:23:04 2: Yes, I knew when she came here that she’d resent Sascha and Otto for what they represented... Apr 19 22:23:40 *Molly must be able to hear them too, because she glances at the black-clad women before looking back to the ground* Apr 19 22:24:08 3: Look at her, bold as brass! Thinks now she’s the Veisgrafin she’s above the law! Apr 19 22:24:54 1: I’d never have let her attend my birth, if I was Sascha! I wouldn’t have trusted her with my babies when they were Dietlinde’s kin! Apr 19 22:25:45 *another group walks past her, but none of them will even look at her, pointedly cutting her as they make their way to a fresh grave* Apr 19 22:26:27 * Volla doesn’t look up as they pass, but she pulls the veil down from her little black hat Apr 19 22:26:34 * Volla is now known as Molly Apr 19 22:26:47 * Morgan moves closer to Molly Apr 19 22:27:03 2: I wouldn’t have shown my face at all! Shame on her! Apr 19 22:28:30 *there’s a noise of people coming out of the chapel. She stands aside as Otto comes out, one tiny coffin under each arm. He pauses when he gets to her, and spits at her feet Apr 19 22:29:03 * Morgan moves next to Molly, speaking very quietly Apr 19 22:29:09 * Molly keeps her head bowed, staying silent Apr 19 22:29:14 I know this hurts... but I need you to tell me what happened... Apr 19 22:30:40 * Molly looks at him through the veil, but the light behind her eyes that he’s used to is gone. Her tone is detached. “Everyone died.” Apr 19 22:31:47 *There are six mourners carrying Sascha’s coffin, including Heinzharold, Edward, David, and Adalbrecht. Even they refuse to look at her Apr 19 22:32:20 -how-? Apr 19 22:32:51 I tried to speed it up, to save her more pain and tiredness. Apr 19 22:33:04 And? Apr 19 22:33:41 And she haemorrhaged and died, and the babies died too. Apr 19 22:33:59 * Molly looks pained to the point of numbness Apr 19 22:34:06 Because you tried to speed it up? Just that? Apr 19 22:34:14 * Molly nods Apr 19 22:35:16 *The rest of the people file out. Even Verity and Inga give her a wide birth, the latter with her hands protectively over her stomach, looking afraid of her former friend Apr 19 22:35:28 Alright, thats enough Apr 19 22:35:31 * Morgan tries to wake up Apr 19 22:35:39 *he manages it* Apr 19 22:35:51 * Morgan goes into the bedroom to wake her Apr 19 22:36:42 * Molly has managed to curl herself up so small and tightly that she’s just a bump on the bed, completely covered by the bedding Apr 19 22:37:10 * Morgan shakes her gently Apr 19 22:37:12 Molly... Apr 19 22:37:24 *she doesn’t respond* Apr 19 22:38:25 * Morgan shakes her harder Apr 19 22:39:29 *her skin is cool, but she jolts awake with a sob Apr 19 22:39:45 Alright, you're alright Apr 19 22:41:05 * Molly almost throws herself at him, clinging on to him hard as she cries and cries with great wrecking sobs Apr 19 22:41:19 Hey now, its alright Apr 19 22:42:13 * Molly doesn’t answer, just crying Apr 19 22:42:38 Come on now, its just a dream Apr 19 22:43:53 * Molly tries to calm down Apr 19 22:45:30 * Morgan rocks her Apr 19 22:45:34 What do you remember? Apr 19 22:45:47 I... I killed them. Apr 19 22:46:19 So we know what not to do now Apr 19 22:47:12 * Molly nods, her sobs becoming more like hiccups, his shirt wet Apr 19 22:49:16 Its okay... Apr 19 22:49:45 * Molly slowly settles some, then apologises Apr 19 22:50:21 You've nothing to apologise for Apr 19 22:50:35 * Molly pulls away a little Apr 19 22:50:40 you’re wet Apr 19 22:50:48 * Morgan shrugs Apr 19 22:50:49 It doesn't matter Apr 19 22:51:12 *it’s not just his shoulder, but his chest too, it must have triggered the let down Apr 19 22:51:54 I'll get a towel Apr 19 22:52:03 * Molly nods Apr 19 22:52:12 * Morgan kisses her gently before getting up to get a towel Apr 19 22:53:07 *he hears movement in the dark as he’s coming out of the bathroom, and Claudia quietly says “everything okay?” Apr 19 22:53:22 Rough night, nightmares Apr 19 22:53:31 Anything I can do? Apr 19 22:53:58 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 19 22:54:02 Not a damn thing unfortunately Apr 19 22:54:36 *Claudia nods* you know where I am Apr 19 22:54:59 * Morgan nods, thanking her as he takes the towel back in Apr 19 22:55:24 * Molly is sat up in the bed Apr 19 22:56:23 * Morgan hands her the towel Apr 19 22:57:04 * Molly dries her face, then her breasts, before handing it to him Apr 19 22:58:36 * Morgan takes his shirt off, looking for another Apr 19 22:58:59 *he finds one with ease Apr 19 22:59:09 I’m sorry if I woke you Apr 19 22:59:30 No, I woke so I could wake you... didn't want you suffering that... was quite tough to wake you though Apr 19 23:00:24 * Molly nods “I used to be hard when waking, I’m told” Apr 19 23:01:15 * Morgan nods Apr 19 23:01:18 You were cold too Apr 19 23:01:35 you are worrying? Apr 19 23:01:56 A bit, yes Apr 19 23:02:07 do you need to listen? Apr 19 23:03:57 No, I'm alright Apr 19 23:04:17 Are you coming back to bed? Apr 19 23:05:41 Yes but I don't think I'll sleep... I've had enough dreams and nightmares for one night Apr 19 23:07:13 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 19 23:08:58 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)