**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Jul 18 20:13:45 2025 Jul 18 20:13:45 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jul 18 20:15:12 * Molly cries against his jacket. Through all the stories of the inflicted horrors in her marriage, there were no tears, yet now she weeps. Jul 18 20:15:12 * Morgan holds her gently Jul 18 20:15:12 You've no need to worry Jul 18 20:15:12 I cry for you, for your pain. Jul 18 20:15:12 * Morgan nods a little Jul 18 20:15:15 I know it will get better, we just need to have faith Jul 18 20:15:17 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:15:19 Aye Jul 18 20:15:21 You’ve come so far, you can keep going Jul 18 20:15:23 I hope so Jul 18 20:15:25 We’re going to love you so hard that it’s impossible to not Jul 18 20:15:29 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:15:31 * Molly stays where she is, and the sun starts to come up, the first day where he can be sure his girls are safe and unafraid again Jul 18 20:15:33 * Morgan watches the sun rise quietly Jul 18 20:15:35 * Molly stays at his side, and it starts to feel right, like that’s where she should be Jul 18 20:15:37 Should get you inside and dressed Jul 18 20:15:39 * Molly nods Jul 18 20:15:41 The children will wake soon Jul 18 20:15:43 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:15:45 Aye Jul 18 20:15:47 *they’re about to head inside when He sudden finds himself alone on the shore of the Sudlache in daylight, knowing that it was just a dream* Jul 18 20:15:50 * Morgan takes a few deep breaths, before trying to wake up Jul 18 20:15:52 *He manages this. Molly isn’t touching him, but she makes a soft sound of pleasure in her sleep* Jul 18 20:15:54 * Morgan gently climbs out of bed Jul 18 20:16:51 * Molly ‘s sounds intensify as he dresses Jul 18 20:16:59 * Morgan frowns a little Jul 18 20:17:55 *she doesn’t wake, but she sounds close to peaking* Jul 18 20:18:21 * Morgan sighs quietly, finishing getting dressed Jul 18 20:19:04 *she does sound like she hits that point just as he finishes tying his boots* Jul 18 20:20:43 * Morgan watches her Jul 18 20:21:39 * Molly sighs, and turns over, seeming to settle back to sleep Jul 18 20:21:52 * Morgan quietly leaves the room, going to get coffee Jul 18 20:23:38 *his own little kitchen is well-stocked. Claudia is down here, cleaning her knuckles with an ointment Jul 18 20:23:59 * Molly is now known as Claudia Jul 18 20:24:59 What happened? Jul 18 20:25:37 I might have lamped someone... Jul 18 20:26:24 Who? Jul 18 20:27:25 You know Peter the tanner’s youngest? Jul 18 20:28:25 vaguely Jul 18 20:28:31 * Claudia nods Jul 18 20:28:33 him Jul 18 20:28:51 Why? Jul 18 20:32:13 He was boasting to his friends how he was going to pass Uinise and get a grope of her “sexy arse” Jul 18 20:32:52 So you hit him Jul 18 20:33:21 took him outside and hit him, yeah Jul 18 20:34:22 Right Jul 18 20:34:56 he can’t go round thinking it’s funny to grope women Jul 18 20:35:54 No, absolutely not Jul 18 20:37:50 * Claudia nods Jul 18 20:38:01 he’s not badly hurt Jul 18 20:38:47 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:38:53 That was restrained Jul 18 20:39:35 * Claudia nods Jul 18 20:39:50 I was on good behaviour Jul 18 20:41:49 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:41:51 evidently Jul 18 20:42:30 * Claudia nods, looking at the scraped knuckles Jul 18 20:42:53 As it was, I had to tell Uinise I was too tired to join her last night Jul 18 20:44:58 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:45:03 She didn't know what happened? Jul 18 20:46:19 No, and she doesn’t like violence. And I don’t want her thinking about men here hoping to touch her like that Jul 18 20:46:50 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:46:52 I understand Jul 18 20:47:25 * Claudia nods Jul 18 20:47:50 She wouldn’t understand why I couldn’t do certain things without explaining my hand Jul 18 20:48:24 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:48:33 I'll ask Molly to sort it out once she's awake Jul 18 20:49:17 * Claudia nods “Thanks, I don’t want to leave her relying on herself, you know?” Jul 18 20:50:05 * Morgan nods Jul 18 20:50:07 Aye Jul 18 20:50:19 how’s you? Jul 18 20:51:29 * Morgan shrugs Jul 18 20:51:31 Bad night Jul 18 20:51:48 * Claudia makes them coffee Jul 18 20:51:56 what was it? Jul 18 20:52:51 I'm sorry... I... I cant yet. Jul 18 20:54:22 * Claudia nods Jul 18 20:54:35 You had some help from Molly? Jul 18 20:55:44 No, she's asleep Jul 18 20:58:04 * Claudia nods Jul 18 20:58:09 I can hug you? Jul 18 20:59:35 * Morgan smiles Jul 18 20:59:43 Only if you want to... Jul 18 21:00:27 * Claudia hugs him “Firm, okay?” Jul 18 21:00:40 * Morgan nods, holding her tightly for a moment Jul 18 21:01:57 * Claudia doesn’t let go Jul 18 21:02:28 * Morgan sighs quietly before letting go Jul 18 21:04:19 better? Jul 18 21:04:49 A bit, aye Jul 18 21:07:21 * Claudia nods Jul 18 21:07:30 how come you haven’t woken her? Jul 18 21:08:19 She needs rest... and she was having a very enjoyable dream by the sounds of it Jul 18 21:09:50 * Claudia nods Jul 18 21:10:05 Lucky. Better than I normally get Jul 18 21:10:43 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:10:52 Yeah, me too most of the time Jul 18 21:11:10 * Claudia chuckles, handing him the cup Jul 18 21:11:19 only most of the time, huh? Jul 18 21:11:24 * Morgan thanks her, sipping it Jul 18 21:11:39 There's the occasional dream of an adult nature Jul 18 21:12:18 I don’t get them unless they’re nightmares Jul 18 21:12:38 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:12:44 Mine are usually part of paths Jul 18 21:15:02 I could live without that shit Jul 18 21:15:15 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:15:17 I know Jul 18 21:15:24 you too? Jul 18 21:16:33 If it weren't for the warnings... Jul 18 21:16:40 yeah Jul 18 21:18:43 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:21:16 [My love...] Jul 18 21:21:43 [yes?] Jul 18 21:22:10 [you uhh... wished me to let you know...] Jul 18 21:22:44 [what?] Jul 18 21:23:08 [if I was going to... you know... by myself...] Jul 18 21:23:25 [you didn't get enough while you slept?] Jul 18 21:23:45 [uhh... no, not really] Jul 18 21:24:37 [alright love] Jul 18 21:24:55 [thank you] Jul 18 21:25:02 * Claudia watches him Jul 18 21:25:11 You have a weird look on your face Jul 18 21:25:33 Do I? Jul 18 21:26:28 yeah, like you can smell something but can’t place it Jul 18 21:26:48 Weird Jul 18 21:27:38 you always were Jul 18 21:28:22 I cant really argue with that Jul 18 21:29:51 * Claudia nods Jul 18 21:30:15 Anything planned for the birthday boy? Jul 18 21:30:34 Aside from spoil him rotten? Jul 18 21:33:27 * Claudia shrugs Jul 18 21:33:35 No birthday traditions? Jul 18 21:33:48 The usual, cakes and stuff Jul 18 21:34:46 * Claudia nods, sipping her coffee Jul 18 21:35:19 You can have the Regenstag one if you want it. There’s no one left to carry it on except me, and -that- is not happening Jul 18 21:36:01 What is it? Jul 18 21:36:58 You race them, every birthday, and see how quick they get each year Jul 18 21:38:09 What, like, put a saddle on him? Jul 18 21:41:09 No, you and him, in a race Jul 18 21:41:37 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:41:45 I'll mention it to Molly Jul 18 21:42:02 * Claudia smiles slightly “My father did it with us every birthday. He’d get leave just to be there that day” Jul 18 21:43:05 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:43:08 Sounds lovely Jul 18 21:44:49 * Claudia nods Jul 18 21:45:09 I still remember when I hit thirteen and I finally beat him Jul 18 21:45:47 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:48:10 * Claudia nods “My brothers were both fourteen before they could” Jul 18 21:49:00 I'm not -terribly- surprised Jul 18 21:51:53 * Claudia nods Jul 18 21:52:25 I wish he could have seen me properly fight like I can now. Jul 18 21:53:08 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:53:21 Its spectacular Jul 18 21:53:40 * Claudia nods Jul 18 21:54:29 He was the only one who really believed that I was worth having in the War. Everyone else said it was ridiculous to send a girl Jul 18 21:55:26 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:56:57 * Claudia nods, then sighs Jul 18 21:57:07 I don’t talk about him much Jul 18 21:57:17 * Morgan nods Jul 18 21:57:19 I know Jul 18 21:59:50 it’ll be fifteen years this year Jul 18 22:00:47 Long time... Jul 18 22:04:01 * Claudia nods Jul 18 22:04:31 Yeah... Jul 18 22:06:37 Maybe... you can join in? Jul 18 22:07:57 * Claudia shakes her head “Can’t guarantee I’ll be here, doesn’t seem fair” Jul 18 22:08:26 * Morgan sighs Jul 18 22:08:28 Alright Jul 18 22:09:53 Thanks though. I get it. Jul 18 22:10:40 * Morgan nods Jul 18 22:11:52 Anyway, how are you doing about leaving on Monday? Jul 18 22:12:13 * Morgan shrugs Jul 18 22:12:16 I'm sad about it Jul 18 22:14:59 * Claudia nods Jul 18 22:15:26 What’s going to be the worst bit? Jul 18 22:15:57 I'm not entirely sure... Jul 18 22:17:29 * Claudia nods Jul 18 22:20:07 It’s been a while all together Jul 18 22:20:43 * Morgan nods Jul 18 22:20:45 Its been wonderful Jul 18 22:22:58 * Claudia nods Jul 18 22:23:18 Bit much for me, but I’m happy for you. Jul 18 22:24:54 * Morgan nods Jul 18 22:24:56 I know Jul 18 22:25:49 Heinzharold told me you buried her ring Jul 18 22:26:01 * Morgan nods a little Jul 18 22:26:02 yeah Jul 18 22:27:51 You doing okay about it? Jul 18 22:28:10 I... maybe? Jul 18 22:29:04 Wanna talk about that? Jul 18 22:29:48 It just... it made it all... -visceral- Jul 18 22:30:54 * Claudia nods Jul 18 22:31:18 Harder to come to terms with? Jul 18 22:31:57 yeah Jul 18 22:33:22 Doesn’t feel much like closure? Jul 18 22:34:48 Feels like... when a wound gets reopened and its much worse than before Jul 18 22:35:54 * Claudia nods Jul 18 22:36:21 think you need some time alone to heal? Jul 18 22:37:13 Even if I did, its not on the cards Jul 18 22:38:12 You’ll be no good to them if it starts festering Jul 18 22:39:46 No, I know Jul 18 22:40:09 * Claudia sips her coffee Jul 18 22:41:10 Probably the best time, take Alice home, then take a few days at sea. Jul 18 22:43:04 * Morgan shrugs Jul 18 22:43:06 I'll think about it Jul 18 22:43:31 The hard sell is Molly, right? Jul 18 22:43:53 Yeah, probably Jul 18 22:44:33 Like, how do you do it without hurting her feelings or making her worried for your future Jul 18 22:45:54 * Morgan nods Jul 18 22:45:56 Yeah, exactly Jul 18 22:46:45 I’m not normal enough to help with women advice. Best go to Edward, he’s pretty in tune with Molly Jul 18 22:48:26 Yeah, I might do Jul 18 22:49:01 I’d suggest Inga, but that will backfire spectacularly if she lets slip to Molly Jul 18 22:49:12 * Morgan nods Jul 18 22:49:14 You're not wrong Jul 18 22:50:39 I’ll still be at Hafenlohr until after the wedding, but after that you’d only have Heinzharold to watch over Molly and the kids Jul 18 22:51:08 * Morgan nods Jul 18 22:51:11 true Jul 18 22:52:07 You are going to need to plan it if you’re going, it’s not many weeks until the wedding Jul 18 23:43:10 * Claudia has quit (Read error: EOF from client)