**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Jun 2 19:40:34 2025 Jun 02 19:40:34 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jun 02 19:47:23 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 02 19:48:05 In general Jun 02 19:48:05 * Molly nods Jun 02 19:48:05 it will pass, my love Jun 02 19:48:05 At some point Jun 02 19:48:05 I have faith in you. You have beaten this before, and you will again Jun 02 19:48:07 I didn't beat it. I ignored it, while I waited to die Jun 02 19:48:09 And then you learned to walk beside it, and chose to live. Jun 02 19:48:11 * Morgan sighs Jun 02 19:48:13 Maybe Jun 02 19:48:15 * Molly leans back, looking at him Jun 02 19:48:17 I do not want to lose you. Jun 02 19:48:19 You're worried I'll snap as well Jun 02 19:48:28 * Molly shakes her head Jun 02 19:48:30 no... Jun 02 19:49:48 No? Jun 02 19:50:41 no. I am worried you won’t love me anymore. *she drops her gaze* I am worried you’ll chose to no longer be with me. Jun 02 19:51:13 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 02 19:51:17 Not going to happen Jun 02 19:51:58 what if your numbness extends to me, to the children? Jun 02 19:52:45 It doesn't Jun 02 19:53:30 but might it, if these nightmares continue? would you not let me take them from you a few nights? Jun 02 19:53:40 No, absolutely not Jun 02 19:54:09 But I cannot bear you to keep suffering Jun 02 19:54:55 But you expect me to let you suffer? Jun 02 19:56:10 To give you that necessary respite... To stop you losing yourself... Jun 02 19:56:20 no Jun 02 19:57:52 * Molly nods sadly Jun 02 19:58:01 Alright Jun 02 20:01:08 * Morgan sighs Jun 02 20:01:40 * Molly puts her hand to his cheek Jun 02 20:02:07 We can get through this together. You can have anything you need of me to get through this. Jun 02 20:03:00 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:03:03 Thank you Jun 02 20:05:04 Is there anything that I can do for you now? Jun 02 20:05:46 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 02 20:05:50 I need a drink Jun 02 20:06:44 Tea? Coffee? Jun 02 20:07:40 scotch Jun 02 20:08:28 * Molly nods Jun 02 20:08:36 There’s some in the parlour Jun 02 20:08:51 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:08:53 alright Jun 02 20:09:40 shall I join you? Jun 02 20:12:47 Please Jun 02 20:21:01 * Molly smiles warmly at this, taking his hand and leading him to the parlour. She makes sure he’s sat comfortably on the couch before going to pour him a big glass of scotch Jun 02 20:21:56 * Morgan thanks her before downing it Jun 02 20:22:48 * Molly brings the bottle, and sits on the couch beside him Jun 02 20:23:47 more? Jun 02 20:24:47 * Morgan nods Jun 02 20:25:01 * Molly pours the same amount again Jun 02 20:26:27 * Morgan thanks her, sipping it slowly Jun 02 20:27:40 * Molly watches him Jun 02 20:27:59 do you wish to talk about it? Jun 02 20:28:10 Not really Jun 02 20:28:50 Alright. Do you wish to listen to the baby? Jun 02 20:29:18 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 02 20:29:21 Not at the moment Jun 02 20:29:37 * Molly looks surprised by this Jun 02 20:29:44 Okay liebling Jun 02 20:30:40 I don't... want to -taint- my enjoyment of that Jun 02 20:31:16 * Molly nods, taking his free hand Jun 02 20:33:07 * Morgan sighs, sipping his drink Jun 02 20:34:27 * Molly gently strokes his hand with hers, comforting rather than sexual Jun 02 20:37:08 You're missing time with our family Jun 02 20:38:34 No. I am -spending- time with the centre of my family. Jun 02 20:47:41 But I'll still be around once we leave Jun 02 20:49:04 I am not leaving unless you send me away. Jun 02 20:49:17 * Morgan shakes his head Jun 02 20:49:24 It will be some time before we see Mina and Edward Jun 02 20:50:49 And I will see them later Jun 02 20:51:57 Alright Jun 02 20:52:37 * Molly kisses his knuckles Jun 02 20:52:56 You have me, my love. I am with you, everything else can wait. Jun 02 20:54:49 * Morgan nods, quietly sipping his drink Jun 02 20:55:23 * Molly sits with him like this quietly Jun 02 20:57:58 * Morgan finishes his drink, putting the glass aside Jun 02 20:58:36 * Molly watches him Jun 02 20:58:38 more? Jun 02 20:59:37 * Morgan looks torn Jun 02 20:59:40 Best not Jun 02 21:00:41 it’s fine, my love Jun 02 21:00:55 *she gives him another small measure * Jun 02 21:02:33 * Morgan sips it slowly Jun 02 21:03:18 *there’s a knock on the parlour door, and she gets up, opening it just a little Jun 02 21:04:55 * Morgan listens carefully Jun 02 21:04:57 *he hears a servant say they have letters* Jun 02 21:06:31 * Molly takes them with thanks, and brings them in Jun 02 21:08:10 What's that? Jun 02 21:08:51 * Molly sits down Jun 02 21:09:10 you have a letter, I think from Elsie Jun 02 21:10:43 Oh? Jun 02 21:11:14 * Molly gives it to him. The writing is familiar Jun 02 21:11:28 * Morgan frowns, opening it Jun 02 21:14:52 *It says: Dear Father, I hope you are all well. We look forward to seeing you again when you come back. Thomas laughed today for the first time. I can’t wait for him to show you. James and I are so happy, we love being married, and we’ve been talking about how we will decorate the house. Will James be coming with you and then starting work in Freiburg? With lots of love, Your Daughter, Elsie” Jun 02 21:15:29 * Morgan sobs, starting to cry Jun 02 21:16:29 * Molly gently takes the letter and his glass before moving to his lap and wrapping her arms around him Jun 02 21:16:47 * Morgan cries against her Jun 02 21:18:25 * Molly holds him closely, gently rubbing his back Jun 02 21:20:10 * Morgan sniffs loudly, slowing in his crying until he's just sobbing now and then Jun 02 21:21:46 * Molly gently kisses his crown, still rubbing his back Jun 02 21:23:22 * Morgan gets to the point where he's just breathing slowly Jun 02 21:25:14 it’s alright, my love Jun 02 21:25:52 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 02 21:28:11 it’s natural to cry, my love. Jun 02 21:28:52 * Morgan shrugs again Jun 02 21:29:48 It is. It helps the body to resettle Jun 02 21:31:14 Maybe Jun 02 21:32:18 No, it does, I promise. I’ve used my talent, I know it. Jun 02 21:33:15 * Morgan takes a deep breath before sighing heavily Jun 02 21:33:46 * Molly kisses his forehead “I love you, as always” Jun 02 21:34:35 And I you Jun 02 21:36:38 * Molly pulls back gently, looking at him. She gets out her handkerchief and carefully wipes under his eyes Jun 02 21:39:29 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 02 22:01:45 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)