**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Fri Oct 10 19:53:33 2025 Oct 10 19:53:33 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Oct 10 19:55:10 Depends how long it took me to find him Oct 10 19:55:10 Tha’s what she said. Oct 10 19:55:10 *Claudia rolls her eyes* Oct 10 19:55:10 * Morgan sighs, rolling his eyes Oct 10 19:55:10 We could find him and detain him... Oct 10 19:55:12 Hardly look like an accident then... Oct 10 19:55:14 * HH nods “Alright... better get Molly out of the way then” Oct 10 19:55:16 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Oct 10 19:55:18 *Claudia smiles* been a while since you killed someone? *It’s been less than two months since he killed Jaeger’s father* Oct 10 19:55:22 Six or seven weeks... Oct 10 19:55:24 *they both look surprised* Oct 10 19:55:26 Not what you expected Oct 10 19:55:28 * HH shakes his head Oct 10 19:55:30 Not really, no Oct 10 19:56:12 C: *she shrugs * it’ll come back to you Oct 10 19:56:18 * Molly is now known as HH Oct 10 19:56:46 yeah, man. pointy bit goes in him, not yer own foot. Oct 10 19:56:54 Too obvious... Oct 10 19:57:50 *they nod. It’s just them outside now, and lots of broken pottery Oct 10 19:58:56 I've got a plan Oct 10 19:59:40 * HH nods Oct 10 19:59:46 Go on then Oct 10 20:01:40 * Morgan nods, setting off at a run toward where he last saw Karsten Oct 10 20:02:53 *he finds him hacking at a tree with him sword Oct 10 20:04:46 * Morgan creeps along, looking for something to use as a club Oct 10 20:05:12 *he finds a good fallen branch* Oct 10 20:05:41 * Morgan creeps toward him to swing it for the back of his head Oct 10 20:06:47 *At the last moment, a thought occurs to him: Molly might approve of this, but would -Dietlinde-? Oct 10 20:08:14 * Morgan stops, scowling before creeping even closer before whispering "and just like that, you're dead" Oct 10 20:10:13 *Karsten is startled, and swings the sword whilst moving forward. It just catches Morgan’s arm, cutting his shirt and scraping his skin Oct 10 20:10:49 * Morgan looks at it, then back at Karsten Oct 10 20:11:39 * HH is now known as Karsten Oct 10 20:12:16 You really are mentally unstable!! We’ve called you the Mad Veisgraf for years, but look at the state of you! Oct 10 20:14:00 Three things... one, it wasn't me wet himself... two, it wasn't me out here hacking at a tree like a scolded child... three, the only thing wrong with the state of me is the slice you just put in my clothing... which, given what you did to Molly, would make it so wonderfully believable that you attacked me and were bested... Oct 10 20:14:32 * Karsten chuckles Oct 10 20:15:20 No one with any sense would believe -I- would want -her-... Your first wife would have been more to my liking Oct 10 20:16:15 You cornered her in the forest... of course they'd believe that, you have a reputation... and if you mention Dietlinde again, I'll kill you. That is the only warning you get. Oct 10 20:17:08 * Karsten grins Oct 10 20:18:15 Interesting, interesting... I can corner your soon-to-be-second wife, and get a mild threat. I even mention the last one and I die? Seems like someone is definitely second best here. Oct 10 20:21:05 * Morgan looks to go blank Oct 10 20:22:41 * Karsten is at least wise enough to step back and raise his sword in defence “Of course, with two children already, this one had already had a bit of use compared to the first. Rough use, to hear the gossip of the maids that have seen her undressed...” Oct 10 20:23:36 He was the sort of man you are... impotent and abusive... Oct 10 20:23:39 * Morgan glances upwards Oct 10 20:24:56 So she already had very low standards. That explains her marrying a man who prefers his dead wife. Oct 10 20:25:59 * Morgan smiles a little, bringing his gaze slowly back down to Karstens ear Oct 10 20:26:06 There we go... Oct 10 20:26:27 * Karsten looks confused Oct 10 20:26:30 what? Oct 10 20:26:56 * Morgan takes something from a pocket, flinging it toward Karsten to his right side Oct 10 20:27:45 * Karsten doesn’t trust Morgan enough to try to catch it “What is it?” Oct 10 20:28:49 Its alright, I've another Oct 10 20:29:00 * Morgan takes a coin out, throwing it at his face Oct 10 20:29:38 * Karsten flinches from it, distracted Oct 10 20:30:46 * Morgan swings hard with the branch Oct 10 20:31:37 * Karsten gets hit and knocked to the ground Oct 10 20:31:53 * Morgan swings again Oct 10 20:33:17 * Karsten groans, but is pretty immobilised now Oct 10 20:34:35 * Morgan grasps his hair, dragging him toward a tree Oct 10 20:35:00 * Karsten tries to fight, but he’s already bleeding badly from the face Oct 10 20:36:15 * Morgan uses his hair to hit his head against a tree Oct 10 20:37:03 * Karsten whimpers pitiably Oct 10 20:37:24 * Morgan does it again, hard Oct 10 20:37:54 *There’s no noise at all this time, just an eerie silence* Oct 10 20:38:11 * Morgan checks his pulse then breathing Oct 10 20:39:45 *He finds neither* Oct 10 20:40:21 * Morgan lets him go before picking up the makeshift club and carrying it away Oct 10 20:41:49 *Karsten doesn’t follow him, for the obvious reason. But that thought comes back, what would Dietlinde make of this?* Oct 10 20:42:20 * Morgan heads toward the shoreline quietly Oct 10 20:43:13 *The lake is glowing its usual blue* Oct 10 20:43:24 * Morgan hurls the club out into the water Oct 10 20:46:08 *it goes a good way. Even if it washes up, the blood should be long gone. But again, that unease... He’d done his duty as a soldier, but this is different, a cold-blooded, calculated murder, and she wouldn’t approve of that at all Oct 10 20:46:27 * Morgan looks out over the water Oct 10 20:46:32 He was warned. He was a danger. Oct 10 20:48:00 *Except was he, really? Was there no other way he could have kept Molly and Varick safe from him that didn’t involve breaking a commandment? Oct 10 20:48:53 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Oct 10 20:49:13 He was -evil-. Oct 10 20:49:44 *But wasn’t that for Theus to judge, just as he’ll judge Morgan? Oct 10 20:51:32 Maybe he should actually tend his flock, then, rather than abandoning them. Judge me all he wants, his opinion means nothing Oct 10 20:51:37 * Morgan starts moving away from the water Oct 10 20:52:28 *He sees a figure approaching Oct 10 20:52:44 * Morgan slows a little, watching them Oct 10 20:52:47 * Karsten is now known as Molly Oct 10 20:52:55 * Molly keeps heading in his direction Oct 10 20:53:59 * Morgan squares his shoulders, heading for her Oct 10 20:54:41 * Molly smiles, looking pleased to see him Oct 10 20:54:51 I wondered where I might find you Oct 10 20:55:24 You alright? Oct 10 20:56:39 * Molly nods Oct 10 20:57:16 I was told we were amorous and sneaking off somewhere... that doesn’t really work unless we’re in the same place! Oct 10 20:57:32 * Morgan nods Oct 10 20:57:36 No, you're right about that Oct 10 20:58:35 * Molly nods, looking him over “Are you hurt?” Oct 10 20:59:13 No, why? Oct 10 20:59:30 There’s blood on you. Oct 10 20:59:45 * Molly looks worried, rather than angry or disappointed Oct 10 20:59:46 Oh? Where? Oct 10 21:00:06 Some on your arm, hands, and a little on your face Oct 10 21:01:36 Oh, right... best get that cleaned off Oct 10 21:01:47 * Molly nods Oct 10 21:02:24 Shall I fetch some damp cloths so you don’t bump into anyone? I’m sure I can get you good as new *she smiles* Oct 10 21:02:59 Please, if you don't mind Oct 10 21:05:35 * Molly nods, quickly walking back to the house. If she has questions about how he’s ended up that way, she doesn’t seem in any rush to demand answers. He’s left alone on the lawn Oct 10 21:05:49 * Morgan sighs, looking back at the water Oct 10 21:08:25 *Maybe he’s not a man she’d be proud of now. Maybe he’s no longer the man that was her beloved Oct 10 21:08:37 * Morgan starts to scowl Oct 10 21:11:01 * Molly is gone only a few minutes before she appears at him side, smiling once more Oct 10 21:11:21 Ready? I didn’t have time to get it warm for you Oct 10 21:11:31 Its fine Oct 10 21:13:13 * Molly nods, starting to wipe his face gently, concentrating on what she’s doing rather than meeting his eyes. What if she would also disapprove if she knew? What if she would see his desire to protect and honour her as monstrous? Oct 10 21:13:30 * Morgan frowns a little Oct 10 21:15:41 * Molly meets his eyes then Oct 10 21:15:49 Am I hurting you, Morgan? Oct 10 21:16:12 No... no its fine Oct 10 21:17:03 * Molly nods, brushing the tip of his nose with a cloth and then a quick kiss there Oct 10 21:19:52 * Morgan watches her Oct 10 21:20:26 * Molly smiles “I need your hands now” Oct 10 21:20:34 * Morgan nods, holding them up Oct 10 21:21:52 * Molly cleans them, then kisses each palm. It’s very sweet and loving Oct 10 21:22:55 Thank you Oct 10 21:23:29 * Molly nods, looking at his arm Oct 10 21:23:44 You’ll need to be undressed for that, I’m afraid Oct 10 21:23:54 * Morgan looks down at his arm Oct 10 21:25:43 *the cut is through the fabric, not too bad but there’s still a little blood Oct 10 21:26:46 * Morgan sighs Oct 10 21:27:16 it’ll wait until later, there’s no one to watch us sweeping Oct 10 21:28:42 * Morgan nods Oct 10 21:28:44 Alright Oct 10 21:29:16 * Molly smiles “Are you ready now, or do you have other things to still attend to?” Oct 10 21:29:30 No, we can get on with it Oct 10 21:30:45 * Molly nods, holding out her hand to him Oct 10 21:31:08 It’ll be like old times, won’t it? Before I married and left Oct 10 21:31:24 * Morgan takes her hand Oct 10 21:31:27 I suppose it will Oct 10 21:33:20 * Molly smiles fondly Oct 10 21:33:47 Except this time I will be thinking of kissing you whilst sweeping and I won’t feel guilty for it Oct 10 21:34:04 * Morgan nods Oct 10 21:34:07 Thats acceptable I think Oct 10 21:34:58 * Molly smiles “You’re going to be my husband tomorrow, I think it should be actively encouraged “ Oct 10 21:35:08 * Morgan nods Oct 10 21:35:10 Probably aye Oct 10 21:36:57 * Molly looks relaxed as they go over to get the brooms. By the time she’s been working for five minutes, she looks downright cheerful as she sweeps Oct 10 21:37:16 * Morgan sweeps, looking around Oct 10 21:40:04 *the night is peaceful, it’s just the two of them. The hard work is very useful at settling him. He catches her occasionally eyeing him up, but she soon gets on with the work. Oct 10 21:41:05 * Morgan works hard at it Oct 10 21:43:09 *when they’re getting close to finishing it, he spots her bent over, the way her skirt clings to her waist and bottom, and the desire he’d been struggling with earlier comes back suddenly Oct 10 21:43:25 * Morgan blushes hard Oct 10 21:46:58 *He’s not had her from behind before, but they’ve been quite open-minded with each other from that first time on the ship to Eisen where his desire had gotten the better of him and he’d explained how he was usually much gentler. She scoops up some shards into a basket before bending over again Oct 10 21:47:14 * Morgan looks away Oct 10 21:48:44 * Molly eventually finishes the bit she’s doing before stretching Oct 10 21:48:54 Are you nearly done? Oct 10 21:49:34 * Morgan nods Oct 10 21:49:36 Aye, I reckon so Oct 10 21:51:25 * Molly nods, waiting for him Oct 10 21:51:40 Shall we go and tend to you? Oct 10 21:51:48 * Morgan nods Oct 10 21:51:51 Aye, alright love Oct 10 21:52:59 * Molly smiles, setting the brooms aside and purposefully taking his hand Oct 10 21:54:14 To our room them? Unless we really are to sneak off somewhere? Oct 10 21:54:39 No, our room Oct 10 21:55:38 * Molly nods. They go across the lawn, and up to the Veisgraf Wing, then into their room. She pauses there after shutting the rest of the world out, and says quietly Oct 10 21:55:50 Do you need, or wish, to talk about it? Oct 10 21:56:14 What? Oct 10 21:56:37 How you ended up bloodied Oct 10 21:57:17 * Morgan watches her, expression neutral Oct 10 21:58:35 * Molly watches him “I’m here if you wish to, my love.” Oct 10 21:59:47 And if you decide I am not a man you can love anymore? Oct 10 22:00:49 * Molly shakes her head, smiling “I tried not to love you for years, and I couldn’t even -make myself- not love you.” Oct 10 22:01:25 * Morgan frowns Oct 10 22:01:47 * Molly comes to take his hand Oct 10 22:01:53 why do you frown at that? Oct 10 22:02:43 What if you decide I am no longer worthy of you but your feelings leave you trapped... Oct 10 22:02:55 * Molly shakes her head Oct 10 22:03:19 You are worthy of me, Morgan. Completely. You saved my children. Oct 10 22:03:44 * Morgan scowls Oct 10 22:03:52 I have taken a father from his child Oct 10 22:04:39 You have taken an abuser from his victim, just as the man who killed Curtis did for me, and Will and Connie. Oct 10 22:05:03 I doubt he'd see it that way Oct 10 22:05:18 Does he need to know? Oct 10 22:06:43 * Morgan shakes his head Oct 10 22:07:25 * Molly nods Oct 10 22:07:43 I still love you, entirely Oct 10 22:08:02 * Morgan nods, looking troubled Oct 10 22:08:22 * Molly opens her arms “Let me hold you” Oct 10 22:09:20 * Morgan nods, moving to her Oct 10 22:10:25 * Molly wraps her arms around him. It’s welcoming and accepting, and completely without any fear or disgust Oct 10 22:10:37 * Morgan breathes out slowly Oct 10 22:11:42 I’m here. I’m never going anywhere. Oct 10 22:12:23 Its dangerous... Oct 10 22:13:29 why? Oct 10 22:14:00 He's a Graf... the fallout could be huge Oct 10 22:16:56 I’m not really very bright about politics... Oct 10 22:19:31 A whole grafdom has just lost its leader... Oct 10 22:19:40 Who is the heir? Oct 10 22:20:00 Varick... Oct 10 22:20:08 * Molly nods Oct 10 22:20:23 The family will support him and guide him? Oct 10 22:20:49 It'd be right Oct 10 22:21:18 * Molly nods “He’ll be okay, we’ll take care of him” Oct 10 22:22:33 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 10 22:41:03 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)