**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun May 18 00:06:25 2025 May 18 00:06:25 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 18 00:19:59 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined May 18 00:21:42 * MorganK (~MorganKoe@192.168.1.22) has joined May 18 00:24:32 *They set out in the dark, again. It should be early morning that they get to his brother’s new home, a big castle he had seen in passing on a mission in the War, though he’d known of the Freiarrdom at the base of the mountains for a long time, having had his own teenage crush on Edward’s-now-wife. They ride quietly. May 18 00:24:53 * MorganK keeps a look out as they ride May 18 00:26:58 *he sees no one until half light, by which time they’re closer to the town. Then it’s the occasional farmer. He doesn’t see any of Edward’s liveried men until the bottom of the long driveway, two of them manning a guardhouse. It’s about six now. May 18 00:27:08 The castle is huge! May 18 00:27:19 * MorganK nods May 18 00:27:21 Yes it is May 18 00:28:02 *The guardsmen watch their approach suspiciously* May 18 00:28:09 1: who goes there? May 18 00:28:28 * MorganK raises his hands slowly May 18 00:28:39 I've travelled from Sudlachenburg to see the Freiarr May 18 00:28:57 1: why? May 18 00:29:07 I bring news from his family May 18 00:29:44 *they quietly confer before waving them through* May 18 00:30:05 * MorganK nods to them as he goes past May 18 00:31:39 *it takes a little while to get there, but they’re soon at the main doors, also guarded and with grooms waiting. Xantha growls* May 18 00:31:57 * MorganK pats the horses neck, climbing down May 18 00:32:00 Easy... May 18 00:32:18 *The guardsmen approach May 18 00:32:30 G: state your name. May 18 00:33:04 * MorganK looks at him dimly May 18 00:33:11 M'names HeinzHarold May 18 00:34:00 *he nods, opening the door for them* May 18 00:34:30 * Molly looks out of her depth, this house even more imposing than Die Dauerhaftigkeit May 18 00:34:51 * MorganK waits for directions May 18 00:36:06 G: Wait here, and I will tell his lordship that you are here. May 18 00:36:23 * MorganK nods, thanking him May 18 00:37:34 *one butler, one footman, and another guard are all there to keep an eye on him and Molly. She stands very still, holding on to their one bag, and looks around the lovely hall. May 18 00:38:09 * MorganK waits, standing utterly still May 18 00:39:07 *He hears the approaching footsteps in a near hallway shortly after, and instructions for food and coffee to be organised* May 18 00:39:29 * MorganK rolls his shoulders May 18 00:40:35 *Edward enters. He looks older than the day less than two years ago where Morgan beat him. He is all in black, though the sword that he draws on seeing Morgan is a shiny silver* May 18 00:41:00 Ed, to his men: Out! All of you! May 18 00:41:08 * MorganK doesn't move May 18 00:42:14 *the men do leave. Edward stalks towards Morgan, sword tip pointed at his heart. He looks angry, protective of his home, and snarls “What do you want?” May 18 00:42:30 Just to talk May 18 00:43:09 *Edward’s weapon doesn’t waver, only getting closer* You are not welcome here. May 18 00:43:20 * MorganK nods May 18 00:43:39 I know. I am not here to fight, my lord, just talk May 18 00:43:49 * Molly is now known as Edward May 18 00:43:58 Put all your weapons on the floor. May 18 00:44:47 * MorganK nods, taking his sword, four daggers and two pistols from his coat and placing them on the ground before stepping sideways from them, out of reach May 18 00:45:35 * Edward looks disbelieving May 18 00:45:40 is that all? May 18 00:45:57 * MorganK looks to think before nodding May 18 00:46:06 I've got a bit of rope, and my tinder box but that's it May 18 00:46:41 * Edward watches him a moment before nodding.He puts up his own sword May 18 00:47:21 I have nothing to say to you. Our stances were negotiated through a lawyer. May 18 00:48:15 I don't come to rearrange them... or to attack you. We need to talk May 18 00:48:55 You may come into the library. May 18 00:49:14 * MorganK nods, looking at the weaponry May 18 00:49:21 I will expect all of that returned when I leave May 18 00:49:30 Naturally. May 18 00:49:42 * MorganK nods, waiting for directions May 18 00:50:14 * Edward gives them, but waits until Morgan is in front of him so that his back is not exposed May 18 00:50:31 * MorganK walks quietly to the library May 18 00:51:17 *The room is nice, comfortable but well-put-together. There’s a desk, and Edward point to a chair May 18 00:51:27 * MorganK sits down slowly May 18 00:52:07 * Edward does likewise, leaning his sword against the desk on his side May 18 00:52:13 Speak then. May 18 00:52:28 * MorganK looks at him for a moment May 18 00:52:47 I understand Freiarr Hapsburg has passed... my condolences... May 18 00:53:27 * Edward nods May 18 00:53:50 On behalf of my wife, I thank you. May 18 00:54:17 I need you to understand and accept that I will not lie to you... what I say is the truth... May 18 00:54:43 * Edward laughs harshly “When you have such a good record of being trustworthy!” May 18 00:55:17 Trustworthy and truthful aren't necessarily the same. May 18 00:56:18 I will hear you, but I cannot promise to believe you. May 18 00:56:26 * MorganK nods May 18 00:57:27 Then keep in mind I travelled all this way, disarmed myself and offered no resistance... despite the fact we both know I could have been extremely dangerous. I bring sad news from home May 18 00:57:53 Yes? May 18 00:58:13 * MorganK looks lost May 18 00:58:37 Eldreich and Maubourg moved against Sudlachenburg May 18 00:59:02 * Edward shakes his head “No... no, that was over!!” May 18 00:59:46 What else could bring me here? May 18 01:00:10 * Edward looks distraught May 18 01:00:26 Mother? where is Mother? May 18 01:00:36 * MorganK starts to weep May 18 01:01:04 They killed them... our parents, the staff... my friends... Eldreich raped my wife and murdered my daughter... May 18 01:01:57 * Edward shakes his head but seems to be unable to speak. His face has lost all colour May 18 01:02:19 I'm sorry May 18 01:02:34 This cannot be true. May 18 01:03:21 * MorganK nods slowly May 18 01:04:07 * Edward puts his arms on the desk and then buries his face in them May 18 01:04:25 * MorganK sits very still May 18 01:05:17 * Edward ‘s shoulders shake, but he is utterly silent May 18 01:05:46 * MorganK just waits, weeping quietly May 18 01:06:23 * Edward stays like this for ten solid minutes May 18 01:06:49 * MorganK doesn't interrupt or move May 18 01:08:09 * Edward eventually stops, rubbing his face on his sleeves before sitting back. He looks downright tormented by this May 18 01:08:31 What is happening there now? May 18 01:09:14 I don't know. We've been on the road here since. I thought... I thought it should be me tells you May 18 01:09:39 * Edward nods grimly “Yes, it seems fitting.” May 18 01:10:19 * MorganK shakes his head a little May 18 01:10:24 I didn't want some stranger telling you May 18 01:11:28 I am sure you didn’t. However, it seems fitting that I discover an annexation from the one who caused the annexation plans to start. May 18 01:12:35 It was a mistake coming. I'll see myself out. May 18 01:13:18 * Edward grinds his teeth May 18 01:14:18 No. Mother and Father would expect better than that. You and your wife will stay. She should not be hauled across the country if she has just lost a child and been raped. May 18 01:14:48 * MorganK shakes his head May 18 01:15:51 No... because your reaction is entirely what I expected, and it took -everything- not to retaliate. I cannot have to be doing that while grieving everyone I've ever loved. May 18 01:16:19 Everyone you’ve ever loved... I see. May 18 01:16:32 * MorganK smiles sadly May 18 01:16:36 No, you really don't May 18 01:17:31 You should stay. Not for your sake, but for your wife’s. And I would be wise enough not to tell her what you just said whilst she remains living. May 18 01:18:29 * Edward gets up, going to the bookcase. He doesn’t seem to notice that he’s turned his back, or left his sword behind May 18 01:18:42 * MorganK just looks at it May 18 01:19:10 * Edward brings two glasses, and a bottle of innismore whiskey May 18 01:19:35 I hate you, but I bear your wife no ill-will. May 18 01:20:39 And how long before that hate makes you act? How long before I cannot take biting my tongue any longer? May 18 01:21:39 I do not know. But there will be a truce, for a few days, for your wife’s sake and my own wife’s sake. May 18 01:22:03 * Edward pours the whiskey May 18 01:22:36 You and they are not safe if I am here... I am... I am a curse May 18 01:22:52 * Edward knocks back his drink May 18 01:23:23 I buried my first born son yesterday, and my daughter is very sick. If you are a curse, it is hereditary. May 18 01:23:49 * MorganK looks at him May 18 01:23:56 I am sorry... truly. May 18 01:24:02 * Edward nods May 18 01:24:12 As am I about your daughter. May 18 01:24:53 In my darkest days of hating you and wishing you dead... I'd never have wished that pain upon you May 18 01:25:15 * Edward shrugs May 18 01:26:01 It is my cross to bear. Theus decides who he calls home... and why. May 18 01:26:35 * Edward tops up his own glass, sliding the other to Morgan May 18 01:27:05 * MorganK leans forward, taking it before drinking it in one go May 18 01:27:58 * Edward refills it, not seeming to mind how expensive such a good quality whiskey is May 18 01:28:28 I think it'd be best if we found somewhere else to stay. Molly is with child May 18 01:29:30 * Edward looks surprised “That is all the more reason you should not make her travel on. She has had a shocked, she should be looked after, to protect the child” May 18 01:29:55 * MorganK looks to crumble May 18 01:30:08 I can't protect them... I fail at it every time I try May 18 01:30:25 * Edward sighs May 18 01:31:06 I can understand you seeing it that way. May 18 01:31:24 Even this is my fault May 18 01:32:10 Yes. It is, but you are not the only one who bears responsibility this time. May 18 01:32:27 * MorganK frowns May 18 01:32:51 I did everything I was asked. I gave it all up, like I was asked... what the hell more could I do? May 18 01:33:07 * Edward ‘s jaw ripples May 18 01:33:25 You could have kept away from common women. May 18 01:34:03 And you could've chosen not to murder a child, just like Eldreich... May 18 01:34:19 * Edward looks very angry now May 18 01:35:26 I tried to prevent an annexation. I did everything I could. But I thought it was over and done with... I was too trusting. May 18 01:36:25 He wanted to marry his son to your daughter so he could take over as Graf Regent... he thought the people would rally behind me... I did -nothing- wrong this time... May 18 01:37:02 The seeds were sown long ago, when you betrayed your status and your family. May 18 01:37:25 * MorganK nods slowly May 18 01:38:34 Very well. Its all my fault... you have no blood on your hands, not even that of a two year old... you can sleep peacefully at night knowing you were -righteous-. I see my ways were entirely wrong and will absolutely correct that... immediately. May 18 01:39:03 * Edward downs his whiskey again May 18 01:40:14 I have not slept peacefully at night since I heard of your first marriage. Ordering those deaths has not left my soul or heart unstained. May 18 01:41:26 Oh you're damned, right enough... but since murder is entirely within the realm of reasonable for those supposedly noble, I shall act accordingly. I require troops to retake -my- home... and while I'm at it, Gottkirchen is in need of a new Graf and Innsbruck a new Freiarr May 18 01:42:17 * Edward stays quiet a few moment before he says “How many troops?” May 18 01:42:56 The sudden death of their leaders will have weakened their resolve, so not so many as you might imagine May 18 01:43:12 * Edward nods May 18 01:43:41 I can give you fifty, ready to travel in two days. May 18 01:44:40 * MorganK nods May 18 01:46:13 The area will implode now, particularly Gottkirchen. May 18 01:46:42 It'll get worse when they find out his throat was slit while he cried for help... May 18 01:46:54 By whom? May 18 01:47:24 Me. Just before I nearly choked Eldreich to death, cut him so he'd bleed to death then set him on fire. May 18 01:47:42 * Edward nods May 18 01:47:54 That sounds deserved. May 18 01:48:44 Entirely. The man raped my wife and murdered my daughter. May 18 01:48:52 * Edward nods May 18 01:49:22 That is what I was trying to stop happening there. I thought it was over. May 18 01:49:40 * MorganK watches him May 18 01:50:30 It might have been if the Veisgraf had not disappeared off to Graben May 18 01:51:26 Mina wanted to be here, with her Father. She did not want to leave him here alone after his previous losses May 18 01:52:08 That's nice... you put her wishes above the safety of what was to be your Grafdom... May 18 01:53:33 Father was alive and strong. He knew there had been rumblings for years. *he looks at him* Where was the Veisgraf then? Certainly not paying attention the the safety of what was to be his Grafdom. May 18 01:55:01 I have accepted that was my fault... the murder of an innocent woman and child by a civilised man... that sits with both of us... Eldreich moved against Sudlachenburg because he feared I had claim to the Grafdom, and because he was -certain- you were too weak to object to his taking over. This is all on you. May 18 01:55:40 * Edward refills his glass May 18 01:56:14 You started this, Morgan. What is it about common women that you just cannot leave alone? May 18 01:56:52 * MorganK smiles a little May 18 01:58:07 And that's your only argument... you started it... you sound like a child, whining that its not his fault the bigger boys were going to take his toys. May 18 01:58:46 * Edward nods May 18 01:59:26 I have dropped the ball. I thought that I had fixed your mess, but it seems not May 18 02:00:07 Grow up man, this came about because -you- were easily manipulated... You spent quite some time with Eldreich, didn't you? May 18 02:00:32 No for a few years May 18 02:01:56 Uh huh... you both murdered children, though at least you had the grace to not -laugh- about it... but your actions were similar, after spending time with him... he's been manipulating you all this time... he saw you as weak... May 18 02:02:23 So it seems. May 18 02:04:01 And he was fucking right. Our parents are dead, because he knew he could manipulate you. I've lost -another- child because of you May 18 02:04:24 * Edward jaw ripples again May 18 02:05:20 A pity you couldn’t rouse yourself to be watching for incursions, rather than having more,,, leisurely pursuits May 18 02:06:31 First time, that's entirely on me... second time, that's utterly and entirely on you. May 18 02:07:04 I disagree, but you will not persuade me, nor I you. May 18 02:07:48 You were the Veisgraf, hiding in the mountains not looking for incursions... chasing your, premarital, leisurely pursuits... I was just living a quiet life, as I'd been told was the right thing to do... May 18 02:09:30 As usual, it is always someone else’s fault, never yours for marrying below your status. Twice, May 18 02:09:40 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 18 02:14:45 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 18 02:49:31 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 18 11:22:20 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.192) has joined May 18 15:15:48 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined May 18 15:19:53 y 18 01:47:42 * Edward nods May 18 15:19:53 May 18 01:47:54 That sounds deserved. May 18 15:19:53 May 18 01:48:44 Entirely. The man raped my wife and murdered my daughter. May 18 15:19:53 May 18 01:48:52 * Edward nods May 18 15:19:53 May 18 01:49:22 That is what I was trying to stop happening there. I thought it was over. May 18 15:19:55 May 18 01:49:40 * MorganK watches him May 18 15:19:57 May 18 01:50:30 It might have been if the Veisgraf had not disappeared off to Graben May 18 15:19:59 May 18 01:51:26 Mina wanted to be here, with her Father. She did not want to leave him here alone after his previous losses May 18 15:20:03 May 18 01:52:08 That's nice... you put her wishes above the safety of what was to be your Grafdom... May 18 15:20:06 May 18 01:53:33 Father was alive and strong. He knew there had been rumblings for years. *he looks at him* Where was the Veisgraf then? Certainly not paying attention the the safety of what was to be his Grafdom. May 18 15:20:09 May 18 01:55:01 I have accepted that was my fault... the murder of an innocent woman and child by a civilised man... that sits with both of us... Eldreich moved against Sudlachenburg because he feared I had claim to the Grafdom, and because he was -certain- you were too weak to object to his taking over. This is all on you. May 18 15:20:13 May 18 01:55:40 * Edward refills his glass May 18 15:20:15 May 18 01:56:14 You started this, Morgan. What is it about common women that you just cannot leave alone? May 18 15:20:18 May 18 01:56:52 * MorganK smiles a little May 18 15:20:20 May 18 01:58:07 And that's your only argument... you started it... you sound like a child, whining that its not his fault the bigger boys were going to take his toys. May 18 15:20:23 May 18 01:58:46 * Edward nods May 18 15:20:25 May 18 01:59:26 I have dropped the ball. I thought that I had fixed your mess, but it seems not May 18 15:20:27 May 18 02:00:07 Grow up man, this came about because -you- were easily manipulated... You spent quite some time with Eldreich, didn't you? May 18 15:20:30 May 18 02:00:32 No for a few years May 18 15:20:32 May 18 02:01:56 Uh huh... you both murdered children, though at least you had the grace to not -laugh- about it... but your actions were similar, after spending time with him... he's been manipulating you all this time... he saw you as weak... May 18 15:20:38 May 18 02:02:23 So it seems. May 18 15:20:40 May 18 02:04:01 And he was fucking right. Our parents are dead, because he knew he could manipulate you. I've lost -another- child because of you May 18 15:20:43 May 18 02:04:24 * Edward jaw ripples again May 18 15:20:45 May 18 02:05:20 A pity you couldn’t rouse yourself to be watching for incursions, rather than having more,,, leisurely pursuits May 18 15:20:48 May 18 02:06:31 First time, that's entirely on me... second time, that's utterly and entirely on you. May 18 15:20:51 May 18 02:07:04 I disagree, but you will not persuade me, nor I you. May 18 15:20:53 May 18 02:07:48 You were the Veisgraf, hiding in the mountains not looking for incursions... chasing your, premarital, leisurely pursuits... I was just living a quiet life, as I'd been told was the right thing to do... May 18 15:20:57 May 18 02:09:30 As usual, it is always someone else’s fault, never yours for marrying below your status. Twice, May 18 15:21:00 No, Edward... once. -You- have failed everyone this time... May 18 15:22:44 * Molly is now known as Edward May 18 15:23:23 * Edward tops his glass up, but he holds it rather than drinks from it. The silence stretches out, uneasy. May 18 15:24:43 * Morgan watches him May 18 15:26:54 It would be in your interest to call me out. May 18 15:26:58 I gave up my status to keep them all safe... I did what was right to keep them all safe. This time it is not on me. Its on you. *he looks at him appraisingly* Hear me, Edward... I accept I failed Sudlachenburg. I failed my family. I failed -you-. May 18 15:27:33 * Edward shrugs “What do you intend to do about it?” May 18 15:28:24 You are too cowardly to admit your own failings May 18 15:29:07 Not at all. But I have a need to act. Sudlachenburg may be broken, but I am her Graf. May 18 15:30:47 Then admit it... to me. Now. May 18 15:31:10 You do not command me. May 18 15:31:20 * Morgan shrugs May 18 15:31:32 Then you are a coward, or are being a petulant child May 18 15:32:56 * Edward drinks his whiskey May 18 15:33:52 I have failed in keeping Sudlachenburg safe, which was my sole motivation in my actions two years ago. May 18 15:34:21 They are all dead because their Veisgraf ran away to play happily families with his pretty little wife May 18 15:35:12 I agree. I only dispute which one of us was the Veisgraf. May 18 15:35:28 I am not Veisgraf... you were. May 18 15:36:10 * Edward scowls “Not the first time. Not when the main damage was done, when the family and our ancestors were betrayed.” May 18 15:36:51 I have already taken the blame for that, accepted my role in it. Your actions were abhorrent and wrong, and entirely in keeping with someone knocking about with Eldreich... but the blame is mine... that time. May 18 15:38:06 * Edward looks at him angrily “Why, Morgan? Why did you break all our rules and harm our family? How could you not care about what you were doing to us?” May 18 15:38:39 * Morgan sits still May 18 15:39:30 Its not that I didn't care. I was young and completely in love. I didn't -realise- what it would do, what it would start... what I would drive my own brother to. May 18 15:42:20 How could you not know?! -Everyone- knows. Perhaps you were allowed too much time out with common people to learn this lesson. You single-handedly destroyed our standing, and I have debased myself, begged and pleaded to save our relationships with our peers. I have betrayed myself, my honour, and my God, to try to fix what you destroyed. May 18 15:42:53 You think I acted out of selfishness, out of spite? May 18 15:43:18 Of course it was selfish! You wanted her, and be damned the rest of us! May 18 15:43:30 * Morgan shakes his head May 18 15:43:42 Thats not how it was... but I understand your thinking so May 18 15:46:06 * Edward drinks the whiskey “tell yourself what you wish about your motivations. tell yourself what you wish about me, how I am the monster. My guilt has been laid bare to my God, and I am being punished for it now. Be satisfied that I survive each day knowing my soul is tainted by the lives I took whilst trying to save the lives I thought I had.” May 18 15:46:58 If this was punishment for you, no-one else would be suffering May 18 15:48:35 If you say so. *he finishes his drink* May 18 15:49:16 * Morgan shrugs May 18 15:49:32 You won't accept what I say but expect me to accept what you say as truth. There's no point me being here. May 18 15:51:02 I am telling you to stay. If I wasn’t willing to hear you out, I’d have had my guards remove you. May 18 15:51:23 You've heard me out but you aren't willing or able to listen May 18 15:51:53 Give me a damned minute, will you?! I have just learned my family have been slaughtered! May 18 15:52:24 * Morgan slowly brushes off his trousers May 18 15:53:38 * Edward rings a bell pull, and immediately a footman steps in* May 18 15:54:56 I need you to fetch my wife, Mrs Danvers, and the Housekeeper. Baelor, the leader of the guards, and the leader of my troops are to be here in one hour. May 18 15:57:47 * Morgan waits quietly May 18 15:58:26 *the footman goes. Edward remains standing, putting his glass back on the shelf May 18 15:59:33 * Morgan watches him May 18 15:59:42 Are you finished with that? May 18 16:00:07 * Morgan shrugs, putting the glass on the desk May 18 16:00:55 * Edward puts that and the bottle away, straightening things up. Morgan hears the small sound of a weak baby crying not long after May 18 16:01:35 * Morgan stays where he is May 18 16:04:19 *There’s a knock before Mina Koertig, nee-Hapsburg enters. She’s in a charcoal dress, not as severe as black, but a mark of mourning nonetheless. She looks tired beneath the neat hair and makeup. Behind her an older woman enters carrying the source of the noise* May 18 16:04:43 * Morgan stands slowly May 18 16:05:28 *Mina looks surprised to see Morgan. He hasn’t seen her since the occasional ball he attended, where she’d looked beautiful, noble, and captivating of his teenage attention. May 18 16:05:40 * Edward says gently “To me, please.” May 18 16:06:20 *Mina goes to him, and Edward’s body language becomes more protective, more watchful of Morgan* May 18 16:06:36 * Morgan raises his hands a little May 18 16:06:51 I told you, I am not here to fight... I am no danger to you or them May 18 16:07:22 * Edward nods, looking to Mina seriously “Sudlachenburg has been annexed.” May 18 16:08:11 Mina looks horrified: No, it cannot be! *she looks to Morgan* May 18 16:08:21 * Morgan nods May 18 16:08:34 My wife and I have ridden almost constantly to bring news... May 18 16:10:02 Mina looks to Edward. The look that passes between them is hard to read: I thought all the danger of it was gone... May 18 16:10:22 * Morgan grinds his teeth May 18 16:10:52 * Edward looks grim, bowing his head “So did I. I was wrong.” May 18 16:11:25 They attacked because they worried the people would rally to me, rather than accepting Eldreich as Graf Regent... May 18 16:12:30 Mina frowns: Why would he have been the regent? There has never been a plan for the Grafdom to fall out of the family May 18 16:12:55 * Morgan watches Edward May 18 16:13:32 * Edward looks resolute, but beneath it, in those tiny expressions, there is guilt, and anger May 18 16:14:13 Not for you, perhaps, but Eldreich was planning an... arrangement that would see him in place May 18 16:15:12 Mina looks concerned: If your Father was gone, and both of you, without children, his son would be next in line. May 18 16:16:36 * Edward nods “Between his familial claim, and Maubourg’s standing army, Sudlachenburg was vulnerable...” May 18 16:18:46 *Mina looks anxious. He’d thought her so closed-off, So courtly when he met her, but now she seems expressive* Where is he? Will he come for us? Will he come for Maria? May 18 16:19:09 Absolutely not. May 18 16:19:36 *Mina looks relieved, going to take the baby from the other woman* May 18 16:19:49 I am going to have to leave, Mimi. May 18 16:22:24 *Mina nods* I know. Sudlachenburg must be retaken. May 18 16:23:04 And Gottkirchen... May 18 16:23:24 Mina: Graf Maubourg is dead? May 18 16:23:33 * Morgan nods May 18 16:23:34 Very May 18 16:24:17 * Edward looks to be thinking. Mina looks to Morgan May 18 16:24:26 M: Where is your Father? May 18 16:24:39 * Morgan flexes his jaw May 18 16:24:43 Edward is the Graf now May 18 16:25:18 M: I am sorry for you loss. I recently buried my Father, I know the pain of it. May 18 16:25:23 * Morgan nods May 18 16:25:33 I heard... my condolences May 18 16:25:51 *Mina nods* Did anyone survive it? May 18 16:26:03 * Morgan shakes his head slightly May 18 16:26:31 Not even Claudia and HeinzHarold... they even killed my little girl May 18 16:27:16 Mina nods sadly: I am sorry. The... the loss of a child... no one can prepare you for that agony. May 18 16:27:30 No. They cannot. May 18 16:28:01 *Mina holds the baby close, but Morgan can see how tiny it is May 18 16:28:20 Mina: Where is your wife? May 18 16:28:38 In the entrance hall I believe May 18 16:28:53 *Mina frowns very briefly at Edward* May 18 16:29:24 We are still working out what will happen now. I have extended our Hospitality. May 18 16:29:52 He was protecting you and himself from the most dangerous thing he could think of at the time May 18 16:30:20 *Mina looks to Morgan* Please, stay. You must need some rest. May 18 16:31:53 We'll see May 18 16:33:01 Mina: At least stay to clean up and eat? May 18 16:34:10 * Morgan nods a little May 18 16:36:13 *Mina looks to Danvers* Could you arrange a bedroom please, Danvers? May 18 16:36:42 D: My Lady, is that before or after going to the village to look for another wetnurse? May 18 16:37:02 * Morgan frowns May 18 16:37:09 I.. may be able to help with that May 18 16:38:11 *For just a moment, he sees a flicker of amusement in Edward’s eyes, like he had as a young boy when he’d tease his older brother, but that light dies, and he looks away* May 18 16:38:47 Mina: Might you? They all keep failing, her suckling isn’t strong enough May 18 16:39:20 I don't know she'd allow it but... my wife, was nursing until our daughter was taken... May 18 16:41:04 *Mina nods: I will pay, whatever you wish. *she sighs, looking at the baby resignedly* I’ll try anything May 18 16:41:58 * Morgan nods May 18 16:42:05 I will hope she succeeds May 18 16:44:09 * Edward comes to look at his daughter, then kisses her forehead “Danvers, see to the room. Mina, will you wait here? I need to go to the Chapel, but I imagine Morgan will want to bring his wife to meet you and Maria” May 18 16:44:24 * Morgan looks surprised May 18 16:45:16 *Mina nods, also looking surprised. Danvers goes. Edward tilts his head for Morgan to follow him into the hall* May 18 16:45:38 * Morgan moves to follow him out May 18 16:46:10 * Edward looks at him seriously “I am trusting you with my wife and child. Please do not make me regret that choice.” May 18 16:46:19 I am... surprised May 18 16:47:23 I have a Grafdom to take back. You also want that Grafdom taken back. We may not like each other, but we can be, for now, allies. May 18 16:47:44 * Morgan looks troubled for a moment May 18 16:47:58 I -am- sorry for what I caused... what I drove you to. May 18 16:49:01 * Edward considers him a long moment “I am sorry for what I took from you. I will not make any excuse” May 18 16:51:17 Would you have chosen another course of action, if it'd have resulted in making everyone safe? May 18 16:52:16 Yes. Entirely. *he answers quickly and truthfully* May 18 16:54:12 * Morgan nods, looking deeply troubled May 18 16:54:31 I'll take Lady Koertig to meet Molly May 18 16:55:27 Take your wife to the library. She should not have to sit out alone in the hall. May 18 16:56:10 * Morgan nods, moving away May 18 16:56:29 * Edward goes through the house May 18 16:56:42 * Morgan goes to find Molly May 18 16:56:49 * Edward is now known as Molly May 18 16:57:28 * Molly is indeed still in the hall, sat primly in a chair like she’s afraid she’ll dirty up the place, hands on her lap May 18 16:58:06 Come on love... I've been sent to get you to meet Edwards wife May 18 16:59:34 * Molly stands, looking wary and weary May 18 16:59:47 Is she very grand? Do I look a state? May 18 17:00:40 She's nice enough... she's in mourning... lost her father recently, and one of her children... the other is very sick May 18 17:00:50 * Molly nods May 18 17:00:54 That is very sad May 18 17:01:05 * Morgan nods May 18 17:01:25 She's in need of a wet nurse... every attempt so far has failed May 18 17:01:40 why does she not nurse herself? May 18 17:01:52 * Morgan shrugs May 18 17:01:58 Its a common thing with nobility May 18 17:02:17 * Molly looks to think about it as they walk along May 18 17:02:21 I could help. May 18 17:02:30 You think so? May 18 17:02:41 * Molly shrugs “Maybe” May 18 17:03:01 * Morgan nods May 18 17:03:02 We'll see May 18 17:04:13 I can try. I don’t know if it’ll help May 18 17:05:12 * Morgan nods May 18 17:05:14 If you wish to May 18 17:07:01 * Molly nods, then catches his hand before they get there, and says “I love you.” May 18 17:07:17 * Morgan nods May 18 17:07:19 And I you May 18 17:07:32 * Molly waits for him to let her in May 18 17:08:21 * Morgan knocks quietly before opening the door May 18 17:09:06 *Mina rises, still holding the baby* May 18 17:10:06 Lady Koertig... my wife Molly May 18 17:10:52 *the two women curtesy. Molly looks at the little bundle, and he can almost feel the yearning for her own daughter coming off her* May 18 17:11:13 Mina: I’ve invited you both to stay with us. I truly hope you will consider it May 18 17:12:01 * Molly nods “I hope so. We’ve travelled ever since we... ever since he found us... found me.” She looks pained May 18 17:12:36 * Morgan gently takes her hand May 18 17:13:12 * Molly smiles gratefully May 18 17:13:56 Mina: Please, make yourselves at home. I have sent for coffee and tea. Lady Koertig’s letters said you were Avalonian... May 18 17:15:01 *they talk about this a few minutes, polite but tentative. Mina lets a servant pour their drinks, but doesn’t seem to know how to broach the topic of the nursing even when the maid is gone, and looks to Morgan May 18 17:15:52 I've told Molly you are looking for someone to help feed the little one May 18 17:18:20 *Mina nods* We have had seven wet nurses in three weeks, but none can feed her. She’s too small, and the milk dries up. I even tried it myself, but by then it had dried up. May 18 17:19:33 * Molly nods “I will try. If it cannot be done, perhaps some expressed into a cup... “ May 18 17:21:01 *Mina stands, bringing Morgan the baby. She’s smaller than Jana, who the midwife had told Morgan was not a big baby. Dietlinde had replied “plenty big enough!”, still tired from her labour. May 18 17:21:21 * Morgan moves out of the way May 18 17:21:35 Mina: I will give you some privacy May 18 17:25:39 * Molly carefully undoes her dress when Mina is gone. It seems like so long ago that he first saw her nurse the newborn he’d delivered. The baby really is tiny, and sleepy. She looks a little like Edward around the mouth, and her hair is the same colour May 18 17:25:56 * Morgan moves over by a book case May 18 17:27:42 * Molly smiles slightly “I remember how you used to always go away when I was nursing...” May 18 17:29:04 Did I? May 18 17:29:15 * Molly bares her breast. She doesn’t look like she’ll be shy of milk for the baby May 18 17:29:57 You said it was because you couldn’t stop yourself looking at me. Not just to observe, but as a man looks at a woman May 18 17:32:09 * Morgan nods May 18 17:32:11 aye May 18 17:33:46 * Molly takes a deep breath, then brings the baby to her breast. It takes a moment for the baby to detect the nipple and try to latch. Molly looks to be concentrating, but he can see the tears on her lash line May 18 17:34:28 * Morgan watches her sadly May 18 17:35:21 * Molly removes her, then tries again. This time the latch is better, and the baby, -his niece-, gets to where she should be May 18 17:36:09 How's she doing? May 18 17:36:28 * Molly nods “She’s on right... she’s trying” May 18 17:36:55 * Morgan nods May 18 17:38:00 * Molly draws a sharp breath through her nose, then shivers. The baby splutters a little May 18 17:38:16 * Morgan gently strokes the baby's head May 18 17:38:22 Its alright little one May 18 17:40:28 *the baby suddenly starts sucking with great long swallows, clinging to the breast as if she’s starving. Molly watches him a moment* May 18 17:41:14 * Morgan wipes his face slowly May 18 17:41:48 * Molly reaches up with her free hand, gently wiping the tears “it’s okay” May 18 17:46:33 *the baby continues to gulp loudly May 18 17:46:46 Its not. And it never will be May 18 17:47:35 it will be different. We’ll never be over the loss, but we will be beside it, not under it May 18 17:49:00 * Morgan nods a little May 18 17:49:55 * Molly takes a deep breath May 18 17:50:03 She’s small, and hungry. May 18 17:50:08 * Morgan nods May 18 17:50:12 Yes she is May 18 17:51:43 * Molly leans gently against him. Ten minutes pass just on this one side before the swallowing lessens and the fussing starts May 18 17:52:09 Done with that one huh May 18 17:53:11 * Molly undoes the other side, and swaps the baby. he can see her much more closely now, her little ear, tiny nails. May 18 17:53:31 She’s dark. I expected her fair May 18 17:54:05 * Morgan nods May 18 17:54:10 She takes after her father I think May 18 17:54:40 *She nods* And yours. She’d definitely a Koertig. May 18 17:55:14 Not many of us left now May 18 17:55:35 * Molly takes his hand May 18 17:55:42 There will be, in time May 18 17:56:20 We'll see May 18 17:56:46 By the spring, there’ll be another May 18 17:57:16 * Morgan nods May 18 17:57:21 God knows where we'll be May 18 17:57:49 Together. We will be together, wherever we are. May 18 17:59:24 * Morgan nods May 18 17:59:52 * Molly looks to him “I will follow you, anywhere, but...” May 18 18:01:34 But? May 18 18:01:40 * Molly looks down at the baby guzzling the milk “For a few days, I think I am needed here” May 18 18:01:47 * Morgan nods May 18 18:02:00 My brother wants to retake Sudlachenburg... May 18 18:02:18 is that possible? who would live there? May 18 18:03:04 * Morgan shrugs May 18 18:03:16 Maubourg is dead... Eldreich is dead... May 18 18:03:32 but so are the villagers May 18 18:04:33 I know May 18 18:05:20 * Molly watches him May 18 18:05:37 Ahh... you’re going with him, aren’t you? May 18 18:06:02 Maybe May 18 18:06:28 it’s okay May 18 18:07:30 Is it? May 18 18:07:53 I will miss you dreadfully, but... it’s your homeland. May 18 18:08:02 * Morgan nods May 18 18:09:24 *The baby pulls away, sleepy and milk drunk, spread out in her arms May 18 18:09:52 Thats better, hmm? May 18 18:10:17 * Molly smiles “it’s like having a superpower” May 18 18:10:36 * Morgan nods May 18 18:11:56 could you burp her whilst I redress? May 18 18:12:58 * Morgan nods, taking her to gently burp her May 18 18:13:24 *the baby burps very loudly* May 18 18:14:23 There we go May 18 18:14:42 Pull that sash, would you? Her mother will be keen to see her May 18 18:14:56 * Molly smiles a little “ Lady Koertig will think that was you!” May 18 18:17:28 No she won't May 18 18:18:15 *she rings, and Mina comes in, looking at Morgan and the baby* May 18 18:19:05 Uhh, sorry... she's had her fill May 18 18:19:33 *Mina looks teary* She fed? Well? May 18 18:19:51 She is sated May 18 18:20:30 *Mina comes to gently take her, holding her close* I can’t believe it! May 18 18:21:17 * Morgan nods, moving out of arms distance May 18 18:21:50 *Mina looks to Molly, who is watching them with a hint of sadness* May 18 18:22:49 She needs to build her strength, and with someone with a very abundant supply... I imagine most of the local nursemaids are not very well fed, and also nursing their own... May 18 18:23:40 *Mina looks like this has never occurred to her* I suppose so, yes May 18 18:25:47 * Molly nods “If you wish to have them in future, I would feed them up well now” May 18 18:26:52 Good idea May 18 18:27:46 *Mina nods* Will you stay? I will pay you whatever you wish May 18 18:28:44 *Mina looks from Molly to Morgan* May 18 18:28:50 * Morgan Watches Molly May 18 18:29:53 Ten guilders a day. We do not know where we will go eventually, the money would be useful May 18 18:30:24 *This is about what they would pay a wetnurse in a month* May 18 18:30:37 * Morgan keeps his expression neutral May 18 18:30:54 *Mina nods eagerly* Yes, that’s fine May 18 18:32:22 * Molly nods “do you have a room for us, my Lady. I’d like to rest” May 18 18:36:51 *Mina nods, and thanks her profusely whilst they wait for the maid to show them up. The room is extremely nice, obviously one of their best guest rooms, with good light and smelling of honeysuckle. The bed is as big as the one in the Veisgraf Wing. It’s only after some offers of clothes washing and refreshments that they’re finally alone. Molly is stood up, and opens her arms to him May 18 18:37:10 * Morgan moves to her, holding her tightly May 18 18:39:24 * Molly sighs heavily, burying her face against his neck May 18 18:39:28 how are you? May 18 18:39:41 Lost May 18 18:39:48 * Molly nods May 18 18:39:58 How was it with -him-? May 18 18:42:37 Awful May 18 18:43:42 * Molly nods “Lie beside me?” May 18 18:44:03 * Morgan nods May 18 18:44:03 Alright May 18 18:54:09 * Molly takes off her shoes, lying on the bed May 18 18:55:50 was it as bad as you expected? May 18 18:56:12 worse. He blamed me May 18 18:56:28 oh love, it wasn’t your fault May 18 18:56:38 He thinks so May 18 18:56:52 and what do -you- think? May 18 18:57:11 * Morgan shrugs May 18 18:57:35 * Molly gently strokes his cheek May 18 18:57:44 I don’t blame you May 18 18:57:55 Perhaps you should May 18 18:58:06 * Molly shakes her head May 18 18:58:09 never. May 18 18:59:12 I am a danger to be around May 18 18:59:32 no you aren’t. sometimes people do evil things May 18 19:00:22 * Morgan shrugs a little May 18 19:00:43 I will not leave you. May 18 19:01:07 You should May 18 19:01:31 I should not. And besides, I carry your child. May 18 19:01:59 I know May 18 19:02:14 they will need their father May 18 19:02:35 * Morgan shrugs miserably May 18 19:02:40 Hasn't worked out well so far May 18 19:03:12 * Molly pulls him in to a tight embrace. She smells good May 18 19:05:03 * Morgan just lays still, quiet May 18 19:05:32 don’t shut me out, please... May 18 19:05:53 I cant bear these feelings May 18 19:06:03 * Molly nods May 18 19:06:09 they will ease May 18 19:06:25 * Morgan shrugs May 18 19:06:26 Maybe May 18 19:06:39 you have survived so much May 18 19:07:26 * Morgan nods May 18 19:08:51 * Molly is quiet before she says “Did you know they have a lake here?” May 18 19:09:05 * Morgan shrugs May 18 19:09:07 Not really May 18 19:09:40 there’s a picture of it in the hall. people swim there May 18 19:10:10 * Morgan nods May 18 19:10:51 you’ve said you like to swim... May 18 19:11:20 I used to, yes May 18 19:11:42 maybe you could? May 18 19:12:40 * Morgan shrugs May 18 19:12:41 Maybe May 18 19:13:22 * Molly gently strokes his arm “will you nap? it’s safer here” May 18 19:13:36 * Morgan nods May 18 19:13:38 I think I will May 18 19:14:19 * Molly nods a little “might we make love soon, now we’re safe?” May 18 19:14:35 * Morgan nods May 18 19:14:36 Aye May 18 19:15:15 * Molly looks relieved, and cuddles up. He feels himself drop off May 18 19:16:04 *when he wakes, it’s into reality * May 18 19:16:20 * Morgan looks around, drawing a shuddering breath May 18 19:16:59 * Molly is there beside him, not touching. he’s in the Veisgraf Wing, the blue light on the ceiling May 18 19:17:27 * Morgan tries to get an idea for the time May 18 19:17:49 *he’d have woken in twenty minutes anyway* May 18 19:18:55 * Morgan climbs out of bed, getting dressed May 18 19:19:12 * Molly stays asleep May 18 19:21:28 * Morgan goes through the house to the kitchen, making strong coffee before heading out for the gardens May 18 19:22:05 *it’s dark and cool, and for a change neither his friends or brother is out here* May 18 19:22:23 * Morgan scowls, heading for the shoreline May 18 19:23:44 *the glow is starting to fade, and it’s heading towards half light. About twenty minutes passes before he hears a brief enquiring whistle May 18 19:24:21 * Morgan whistles quietly May 18 19:24:49 *he hears the sound of someone jogging in his direction, then HH says May 18 19:24:53 Mornin’ May 18 19:24:56 * Molly is now known as HH May 18 19:25:00 hey May 18 19:25:18 okay? May 18 19:25:29 No... I'm not May 18 19:27:31 Hug? May 18 19:27:38 * Morgan nods May 18 19:27:53 * HH wraps his arms around his best friend May 18 19:28:37 * Morgan hugs him hard, sobbing May 18 19:29:07 * HH holds him, pressing his hands firmly May 18 19:30:14 * Morgan just clings to him, crying May 18 19:30:32 * HH rubs his back, giving him as long as he needs May 18 19:30:46 * Morgan eventually stops May 18 19:31:16 * HH gets out his flask, offering it to Morgan May 18 19:31:35 * Morgan takes it, drinking several mouthfuls May 18 19:33:44 Dreams? May 18 19:33:48 yeah May 18 19:33:53 Fuckers. May 18 19:34:14 * Morgan nods May 18 19:34:16 definitely May 18 19:35:45 Wish we could kick them in the balls, man May 18 19:36:30 * Morgan nods May 18 19:36:32 Me too man May 18 19:36:52 had some magic? May 18 19:37:11 No, I let her sleep May 18 19:38:15 * HH nods May 18 19:39:34 wanna talk? wanna train? May 18 19:40:03 Train... May 18 19:40:46 * HH nods, suddenly unsheathing his sword and shouting “Surprise attack!” May 18 19:41:25 * Morgan jumps back, drawing his sword May 18 19:43:59 * HH grins, throwing himself at Morgan and trying to knock him to the floor May 18 19:46:37 * Morgan braces himself, driving his shoulder low May 18 19:47:35 * HH makes an Oof! before laughing. Then he whacks the flat of his sword against the back of Morgan’s knees May 18 19:48:55 * Morgan stumbles May 18 19:49:19 * HH shoves him sideways May 18 19:49:24 * Morgan goes down May 18 19:49:48 * HH stands over him, sword tip on his chest “yield?” May 18 19:52:00 * Morgan nods, dropping his sword May 18 19:52:33 * HH chuckles, offering him a hand up May 18 19:52:43 * Morgan takes it, pulling himself up May 18 19:53:01 Less horseplay this time, yeah? May 18 19:53:09 * Morgan nods May 18 19:53:10 Yeah okay May 18 19:55:07 * HH salutes him. Its much more sensible this time, and Heinzharold puts in more effort that he usually would, challenging Morgan with enthusiasm May 18 19:55:54 * Morgan tries to match then push him May 18 19:57:08 * HH works hard, but Morgan is just that bit better. It’s almost dawn by the time HH calls a stop, lying on the grass and breathing hard May 18 19:59:10 * Morgan sits down beside him May 18 19:59:39 * HH rises on his elbows May 18 19:59:46 was it good for you, man? *he grins* May 18 20:00:11 tolerable May 18 20:00:52 That’s what she said. May 18 20:01:17 So I hear May 18 20:02:38 * HH chuckles “Can’t hear owt when she’s got that bit in” May 18 20:02:49 No? May 18 20:03:43 * HH puts his hand over this mouth before muffling “Harder! harder!” May 18 20:03:47 like that. May 18 20:04:09 So what you're saying is you're not living up to her desires... May 18 20:04:59 Any harder and I’ll go right through her! May 18 20:05:44 Uh huh May 18 20:06:29 * HH chuckles, watching the sun “Heard you pair up and moving about for ages last night. Catchin’ up on missed opportunities, huh?” May 18 20:06:51 * Morgan nods May 18 20:06:52 aye May 18 20:07:33 * HH nods, seeming content to sit quietly, for a change. The sun’s up when he says “Anything we need to worry about?” May 18 20:08:06 Not that I can figure May 18 20:09:20 * HH nods May 18 20:09:50 hopef’ly just a bad dream then May 18 20:10:36 I don't know... I've a continuance of one I've had May 18 20:16:43 * HH nods May 18 20:16:57 which one? May 18 20:17:51 The one where Eldreich annexed Sudlachenburg... May 18 20:18:15 shit May 18 20:19:07 yeah May 18 20:19:49 how did it get worse?! May 18 20:20:43 Where did I get you to? May 18 20:21:41 Everyone is dead, you and Molly have set off for Graben May 18 20:21:47 * Morgan nods May 18 20:22:10 Dreamed the entire journey. Having to face Edward, tell him that everyone is dead... which he claimed was all my doing May 18 20:22:52 * HH winces May 18 20:23:18 bastard May 18 20:24:09 Yeah May 18 20:24:35 you kill him? May 18 20:25:03 * Morgan shakes his head May 18 20:25:06 no May 18 20:25:44 wanted to though? May 18 20:26:30 Didn't I always back then? May 18 20:27:16 good point, man May 18 20:27:44 * Morgan nods May 18 20:29:09 what happened next? May 18 20:30:21 He's gone off to pray while he gives his staff time to gather to arrange a counterattack... Mina's kid... one had died, the other was so weak... Molly managed to feed her May 18 20:30:39 * HH winces again May 18 20:30:50 after losin’ her own babe May 18 20:32:48 * Morgan nods May 18 20:32:50 yeah May 18 20:41:36 I couldn’ do it May 18 20:42:03 Not sure I can May 18 20:42:40 what you mean? May 18 20:43:25 I can almost feel my mind getting close to snapping May 18 20:43:48 * HH sighs May 18 20:44:25 not good, man. Time to ask the little men again? May 18 20:45:51 Cant... even if they -can- get rid of them, what will we not see coming? May 18 20:46:16 none of it’s any use if you’ve broken, man. May 18 20:46:36 * Morgan nods May 18 20:46:37 I know May 18 20:47:52 * HH sighs “I dunno how to help you, man” May 18 20:48:15 If I had any clue I'd tell you May 18 20:48:59 * HH puts an arm round his shoulder May 18 20:51:58 Gotta try and stay with us man... Only think I can think is mebbie you go back to Capperlucia for a bit May 18 20:52:16 * Morgan shakes his head May 18 20:52:18 I cant May 18 20:52:39 yeah May 18 20:53:49 * Morgan sighs May 18 20:53:51 It is what it is May 18 20:55:19 fraid so. but if I ever figure out whose fault it is, I’m gonn’ beat them in a way that’d make Isiah Fischler hard for a week. May 18 20:56:54 Yeah best of luck with that May 18 20:57:01 * HH chuckles May 18 20:57:04 yeah May 18 20:58:23 you goin’ to Otto’s today? May 18 20:59:14 * Morgan nods May 18 20:59:16 yeah May 18 20:59:49 taking all the kids? May 18 21:01:00 * Morgan nods May 18 21:01:13 Varick wants to see the baerns May 18 21:02:13 Jacques coming? Guess Florries staying, unless you wanted to take her to town herself? May 18 21:02:16 yerself* May 18 21:03:39 She went to town yesterday... I imagine Jacques will want to be with Varick May 18 21:04:35 * HH nods “You planning more time just you an’ her before she goes home?” May 18 21:05:20 I doubt it. As nice as it was, Edward needs as much time with her as he can get May 18 21:06:52 * HH nods “Gonn’ be tough” May 18 21:07:12 * Morgan nods May 18 21:07:13 Yeah it is May 18 21:08:09 You wann’ have breakfast at mine after you’ve seen th’ babes? Ma would be glad to have you May 18 21:08:41 * Morgan nods slowly May 18 21:08:54 Yeah that'll work... I have to meet my father in the village May 18 21:09:22 What for? May 18 21:09:54 Need to make a decision on what the memorial will be and where May 18 21:11:23 Ah yeah... tha’ reminds me. only a few days til we go, you still want Dietlindes ring buried? May 18 21:12:42 * Morgan frowns a little, but nods May 18 21:12:43 yeah May 18 21:13:09 When? May 18 21:13:18 Later today I think May 18 21:13:23 * HH nods May 18 21:13:40 Want me to get Inga to keep Molly outta the way? May 18 21:14:01 Lemme think about it May 18 21:14:06 * HH nods May 18 21:14:08 sure, man May 18 21:14:53 * Morgan nods, looking out at the water May 18 21:15:28 Never easy, saying goodbye. May 18 21:17:16 No... no it really isn't May 18 21:18:18 It’s up to you, man, leave it longer if you don’t feel ready yet. May 18 21:19:31 Its not fair to her not keep her from it May 18 21:20:17 * HH nods, taking a turn to watch the water May 18 21:20:31 I looked for it, man. For hours and hours May 18 21:22:02 I'm sorry May 18 21:23:31 * HH shakes his head, looking at his hands. “I jus’ wanted to do what was right by you, so I could tell you when you came back, y’ know?l May 18 21:24:08 * Morgan nods May 18 21:24:09 I know May 18 21:25:16 * HH sighs May 18 21:25:23 This afternoon then. May 18 21:25:34 How can I help you man? May 18 21:26:13 I’m okay, man. But we’re not doin’ any coffin removal and lid liftin’, okay? May 18 21:26:26 Absolutely not May 18 21:26:35 * HH looks relieved May 18 21:27:04 I can make a lil groove, jus’ big enough to slip it in. May 18 21:29:46 We'll figure it out May 18 21:30:16 * HH nods May 18 21:30:20 yeah May 18 21:31:57 * HH rolls his shoulders “Right, time to present meself to my good lady” May 18 21:32:51 * Morgan nods May 18 21:32:53 Alright man May 18 21:33:51 Mebbie you should too, get some of the special help *he wiggles his fingers* May 18 21:34:00 Yeah, maybe May 18 21:35:03 * HH stands up, offering him a hand again May 18 21:35:10 * Morgan accepts the help May 18 21:36:50 * HH waits til he’s up before saying “Last one to the dressin’ room is a loser!” May 18 21:37:08 * Morgan nods, walking May 18 21:37:22 * HH starts running across the lawn May 18 21:40:44 *He sees there’s light in his rooms already, and Molly watching him and his best friend from the window May 18 21:41:11 * Morgan waves a little May 18 21:43:07 *Molly blows him a kiss when he gets nearer May 18 21:45:39 *HH is long gone by the time he gets up to the dressing room. A hastily scribbled note stuck to it says “Love you, loser.” May 18 21:45:57 * Morgan smiles, tucking it in his pocket May 18 21:52:54 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) May 18 22:05:26 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client) May 18 23:02:11 * MorganK (~MorganKoe@192.168.1.22) has joined May 18 23:16:39 * MorganK has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)