**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Tue Jun 3 20:31:29 2025 Jun 03 20:31:29 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jun 03 20:33:01 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jun 03 20:33:27 * Morgan sobs, starting to cry Jun 03 20:33:27 * Molly gently takes the letter and his glass before moving to his lap and wrapping her arms around him Jun 03 20:33:27 * Morgan cries against her Jun 03 20:33:27 * Molly holds him closely, gently rubbing his back Jun 03 20:33:27 * Morgan sniffs loudly, slowing in his crying until he's just sobbing now and then Jun 03 20:33:29 * Molly gently kisses his crown, still rubbing his back Jun 03 20:33:31 * Morgan gets to the point where he's just breathing slowly Jun 03 20:33:33 it’s alright, my love Jun 03 20:33:35 * Morgan shrugs a little Jun 03 20:33:37 it’s natural to cry, my love. Jun 03 20:33:39 * Morgan shrugs again Jun 03 20:33:41 It is. It helps the body to resettle Jun 03 20:33:43 Maybe Jun 03 20:33:45 No, it does, I promise. I’ve used my talent, I know it. Jun 03 20:33:47 * Morgan takes a deep breath before sighing heavily Jun 03 20:33:49 * Molly kisses his forehead “I love you, as always” Jun 03 20:33:51 And I you Jun 03 20:33:53 * Molly pulls back gently, looking at him. She gets out her handkerchief and carefully wipes under his eyes Jun 03 20:35:11 I love that you trust me like this Jun 03 20:36:11 * Morgan sniffs, looking confused Jun 03 20:36:47 to be so open and vulnerable. I treasure it Jun 03 20:36:58 * Morgan nods, taking a shuddering breath Jun 03 20:37:37 * Molly looks thoughtful, then smiles Jun 03 20:37:43 I have an idea! Jun 03 20:38:00 What? Jun 03 20:38:48 lets go and fill the bath on the fourth floor! you can cool it nice and cold, then submerse in it! Jun 03 20:39:24 * Morgan nods, sighing Jun 03 20:39:25 Good idea Jun 03 20:39:34 * Molly nods excitedly Jun 03 20:39:44 I’ll get your robe Jun 03 20:40:08 * Morgan nods Jun 03 20:40:15 alright Jun 03 20:41:26 * Molly kisses his cheek. She looks so pleased to just be able to -do- something for him Jun 03 20:43:09 we’ll have someone tell the others that we’ll be busy Jun 03 20:44:07 * Morgan nods Jun 03 20:44:08 yeah Jun 03 20:44:50 * Molly goes, leaving him with the bottle of scotch Jun 03 20:46:01 * Morgan sits for a few minutes before getting up Jun 03 20:49:17 * Molly comes back with his robe, smiling Jun 03 20:49:21 Ready, my love? Jun 03 20:49:47 * Morgan nods Jun 03 20:51:46 * Molly heads up there. They see a servant to pass on the message, and get into the big bathroom. She sets the robe on the hook Jun 03 20:52:16 I have lavender, and I can close the shutters so it’s nice and dark? Jun 03 20:54:22 * Morgan nods Jun 03 20:54:23 Please Jun 03 20:56:32 * Molly lets the water fill, adds a little lavender oil, and closes the shutters. There’s barely any light at all Jun 03 20:59:23 nearly done... Jun 03 20:59:32 * Morgan nods, waiting quietly Jun 03 21:01:20 *its soon as full as is ideal. She sits quietly in the chair out of the way Jun 03 21:01:40 * Morgan gets undressed while concentrating on cooling it down Jun 03 21:02:18 *he feels like he’s got plenty of magical capacity * Jun 03 21:02:42 * Morgan cools it significantly Jun 03 21:03:49 *he can sense it’s not much above freezing * Jun 03 21:04:06 * Morgan nods, climbing in Jun 03 21:06:26 *it’s very very cold* Jun 03 21:06:46 * Molly speaks slowly and softly Jun 03 21:06:54 how is that, my love? Jun 03 21:07:02 * Morgan nods Jun 03 21:07:03 Its good Jun 03 21:07:23 I’ll be right here if you need me Jun 03 21:08:52 * Morgan nods, sinking under the water Jun 03 21:09:24 *it’s very good* Jun 03 21:10:34 * Morgan surfaces a couple of minutes later Jun 03 21:10:55 * Molly stays quiet Jun 03 21:13:34 I need to reply to Elsie Jun 03 21:14:21 take your time, my love, a letter won’t arrive until tomorrow afternoon anyway Jun 03 21:16:03 I suppose so Jun 03 21:17:04 enjoy it whilst we have the time Jun 03 21:18:07 * Morgan closes his eyes, breathing slowly Jun 03 21:20:21 * Molly lets him do it as long as he likes Jun 03 21:21:46 Okay... I'm done Jun 03 21:24:51 * Molly nods, bringing him a towel. It’s nice and warm, despite there being no fire lit Jun 03 21:25:40 * Morgan dries himself off Jun 03 21:27:36 I sat on it for you Jun 03 21:28:08 * Morgan nods Jun 03 21:28:09 Thank you Jun 03 21:30:00 you’re welcome. how do you feel? Jun 03 21:30:36 * Morgan shrugs Jun 03 21:30:38 Alright Jun 03 21:31:20 * Molly nods, fetching his robe Jun 03 21:31:24 has it helped? Jun 03 21:31:37 Some, yes Jun 03 21:33:49 * Molly opens the shutter slowly Jun 03 21:33:53 Wonderful Jun 03 21:34:46 * Morgan nods a little Jun 03 21:35:20 would you like some privacy to get dressed? Jun 03 21:35:32 No thank you Jun 03 21:36:50 * Morgan starts getting dressed Jun 03 21:37:47 * Molly still makes sure to concentrate on emptying the bath rather than watching this Jun 03 21:38:56 * Morgan finishes up Jun 03 21:38:59 Alright, I'm done Jun 03 21:40:05 * Molly nods, coming back to him “shall we go to the Veisgraf Wing, or do you wish to join the others?” Jun 03 21:41:10 I think join the others... though I wish to collect the letter Jun 03 21:41:34 What did she say, my love? *they head that way* Jun 03 21:42:05 * Morgan takes a deep breath Jun 03 21:42:30 That Thomas has laughed for the first time... that they miss us, asking if James is coming to Freiburg to start work Jun 03 21:47:13 * Molly smiles “That’s wonderful! they must be so pleased!” Jun 03 21:48:59 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jun 03 22:09:40 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)