**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Oct 13 16:15:45 2025 Oct 13 16:15:45 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Oct 13 16:16:37 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 13 17:25:17 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Oct 13 20:08:54 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Oct 13 20:11:07 How long do you need to recover? Oct 13 20:11:07 You wish to go again? Oct 13 20:11:07 * Molly nods Oct 13 20:11:07 As soon as you’re ready, and maybe a bit slower? Oct 13 20:11:07 * Morgan nods Oct 13 20:11:09 Alright Oct 13 20:11:11 * Molly nods, shifting. This shifting in the dream is mirrored by her moving in reality, and he wakes up Oct 13 20:11:13 * Morgan yawns, looking around Oct 13 20:11:15 *it’s only just after two. Molly is warm against him Oct 13 20:11:17 * Morgan turns over, trying to settle Oct 13 20:14:08 *he starts to dream the same again, but many months down the line. They’d made love again, slower, then slept. And on waking, he’d picked her up and had her enthusiastically against the wall. Briefly afterwards, he’d caught himself wondering if Dietlinde would have approved of doing it that way, but told himself he’d decided to let that go MTF Oct 13 20:16:27 He’s not rebuilt his relationship with Theus, and also lets go the thought that Dietlinde wouldn’t have approved of that, just letting himself take the time to maybe one day want that again. By this point, at the very end of the summer, he’s doing very well, and is healed beyond what he could have dreamt of MTF Oct 13 20:18:34 He’s sat with Molly beneath a tree in the shade, she’s due any time now, and the spring and summer had been full of happy, joyous interludes where they’d both been highly motivated by her pregnancy. Connie is playing with Edward’s twins, and Varick who is here on holiday is playing with Will MTF Oct 13 20:20:27 Edward has been politicking with Gottkirchen’s steward, and it’s now assumed Karsten left the country. It’s done Edward good to be training up Varick for when Karsten will one day be declared Dead Whilst Uncontactable. Claudias school is going well. Everything is good. Molly sighs happily Oct 13 20:21:11 Will you go to the Chapel tomorrow, to light a candle for her birthday? Oct 13 20:21:43 * Morgan shrugs a little Oct 13 20:21:46 possibly Oct 13 20:22:31 * Molly nods, gently rubbing the back of his hand with her thumb Oct 13 20:22:45 I don’t think the baby is going to come tomorrow Oct 13 20:23:03 No? Oct 13 20:25:16 * Molly glances at him. There’s a little mischief there, something she’s developed as time has gone on and she’s healed more from her abusive marriage Oct 13 20:25:35 I usually lose interest in sex entirely for a full week before the delivery. Oct 13 20:25:47 No you don't Oct 13 20:26:15 Don’t I? This is your first time with me, how would you know? *she smirks* Oct 13 20:26:36 The look on your face... Oct 13 20:26:44 which one? Oct 13 20:27:49 The one of mischief Oct 13 20:28:14 * Molly smiles Oct 13 20:28:22 Alright then, I yield... Oct 13 20:29:30 * Morgan nods Oct 13 20:29:32 Good Oct 13 20:32:50 * Molly glances at the others before gently kissing him. Her mouth is warm, the kiss soft and lingering but not too hurried, yet at least. But he knows before long it will be, on both their parts, as it usually is between them. They’ve not long broken apart before Connie comes over. Oct 13 20:33:04 C: Gorgon, what make you feel happy? Oct 13 20:33:22 Oh lots of things sweetheart Oct 13 20:33:40 *she still doesn’t call him a paternal name, even though Will does. She seems to just like Gorgon* Oct 13 20:34:26 *Connie sits on his lap. He notices the little tear drop shaped birthmark on her leg looks more prominent from happy days playing out in the sun shine* But what? Oct 13 20:36:28 *He hears Varick and Will laughing as they play a game involving throwing. He’d immediately done better once he knew Karsten wasn’t on the estate anymore, and had stayed with them many weeks before going back to school. He’s happier, coming out of his shell, and very welcomed and loved by Edward, Ilena, Morgan, Molly, and the parents* Oct 13 20:37:21 Oh, well... you, your mama, Will... Varick laughing... Oct 13 20:38:12 *Connie watches Varick* He not sad and scared now Oct 13 20:38:21 * Morgan nods Oct 13 20:38:22 Good Oct 13 20:38:45 *Connie looks at him* You not so sad now, Gorgon. Oct 13 20:39:24 No... I'm not Oct 13 20:40:13 *She brushes her brown hair back. It’s never come through blonde again after the black dye, so it must have been going that way anyhow, and suits her vibrant green eyes* I Not sad now either. I have food everyday, and new clothes, and my Gorgon Oct 13 20:40:40 * Morgan smiles, kissing her forehead Oct 13 20:40:44 Yes you do Oct 13 20:42:29 *Connie nestles into him. Molly smiles. He sees Edward with the twins, looking inside their collars for the dot that tells them apart* Oct 13 20:42:42 One would think by now he could tell the difference... Oct 13 20:42:53 * Morgan nods Oct 13 20:42:57 You'd think so Oct 13 20:43:12 They are very identical though Oct 13 20:43:42 C: I tell the difference. I see difference in feelings. Oct 13 20:43:53 They feel different? Oct 13 20:44:09 *Connie nods* Jemmy is more grumpier. Oct 13 20:45:02 * Molly smiles, watching one of the toddlers swat at Edward’s hand. He’s stopped wearing those cotton gloves he’d always had on in the beginning to cover the scarring he was so embarrassed by* Oct 13 20:45:36 That'll be Jemmy then Oct 13 20:47:18 *Connie nods. Edward comes over holding the hands of both twins* Oct 13 20:47:33 E: Molly, could you watch them a minute please? Oct 13 20:47:40 * Molly nods Oct 13 20:49:11 * Morgan smiles a little, rocking Connie Oct 13 20:49:36 E: Might I have a word, brother? Oct 13 20:49:51 * Morgan nods Oct 13 20:50:02 Off you get Connie... I'll be back in a little while Oct 13 20:50:17 *Connie goes to Molly* Oct 13 20:50:21 * Molly is now known as Edward Oct 13 20:50:26 * Morgan gets up Oct 13 20:50:35 let’s walk by the shore Oct 13 20:51:08 Alright Oct 13 20:53:39 * Edward is slow, but he’s managed to improve enough to walk without his cane. He waits til they are far away from the others Oct 13 20:54:05 I have received a letter... Oct 13 20:54:52 And you need someone to read it to you? Oct 13 20:55:05 * Edward rolls his eyes “No, thank you!” Oct 13 20:55:15 * Morgan chuckles Oct 13 20:55:22 Go on Oct 13 20:56:02 It is from a friend of mine that I would trust with my life. He cannot tell me how he knows, but he swears on his life that Karsten is dead Oct 13 20:56:20 Sounds deeply suspicious Oct 13 20:56:37 I trust him completely Oct 13 20:56:49 Then why won't he say how? Oct 13 20:57:12 Because he was told in complete confidence, on his honour Oct 13 20:58:22 * Morgan frowns Oct 13 20:58:24 Right... Oct 13 20:59:19 So I suggest we make a move sooner on having him declared dead, and consider pulling Varick from the Academy, which he hates. Oct 13 21:00:02 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 13 21:00:05 Right... Oct 13 21:01:06 I haven’t approached Father with this yet, I thought a united front would be best Oct 13 21:01:55 You think he will disagree... Oct 13 21:03:08 * Edward shrugs “he might” Oct 13 21:03:50 I cant say I'm terribly happy basing all this on a "I know but cant tell you how" from someone I don't know Oct 13 21:04:54 I understand, it is still hard to trust me Oct 13 21:05:25 Not especially... Oct 13 21:07:46 I believe it. It makes sense. He hasn’t sent for his horse or his effects, his stewards have heard nothing from him, no money has been removed from his account. It’s been more than six months, he would have needed resources Oct 13 21:08:19 * Morgan smiles a little Oct 13 21:08:29 That part doesn't irk me... Oct 13 21:09:31 then what? Oct 13 21:10:54 Its the how that bothers me Oct 13 21:11:45 * Edward shrugs Oct 13 21:11:52 Eisen is still dangerous Oct 13 21:12:49 You think the people who told your friend had something to do with it? Oct 13 21:13:12 * Edward smiles slightly Oct 13 21:13:57 I am a pragmatist at heart. The less I know, the better. He is dead, Gottkirchen will be fine and so will Varick. What more do we need to know. Oct 13 21:14:25 I worked in intelligence... I want to know details Oct 13 21:15:55 * Edward shrugs “I do not want my friend drawn further into it. Let it be, Morgan. It might even have been self-inflicted or accidental” Oct 13 21:16:12 That makes no sense... Oct 13 21:18:13 * Edward shrugs “He is dead. I do not see why it matters how” Oct 13 21:18:29 We'll see I suppose Oct 13 21:19:38 * Edward nods Oct 13 21:19:52 On a lighter note... My wife is with child. Oct 13 21:20:00 * Morgan smiles Oct 13 21:20:02 Congratulations Oct 13 21:20:12 * Edward smiles too Oct 13 21:20:15 Thank you Oct 13 21:21:35 * Morgan nods Oct 13 21:21:59 I hope you will consider being their godfather Oct 13 21:22:37 * Morgan looks surprised Oct 13 21:22:39 Me?! Oct 13 21:22:46 * Edward nods Oct 13 21:23:14 I feel that you and I have come a long way, and I would like that. Ilena and I both would Oct 13 21:23:49 * Morgan nods slowly Oct 13 21:23:57 Yes... yes, alright Oct 13 21:24:12 * Edward nods, smiling Oct 13 21:25:17 *The lake looks very blue here, and something starts to feel a bit strange. Connie comes over to him and takes his hand Oct 13 21:25:40 * Morgan looks down at her Oct 13 21:26:24 *Connie looks up at him* Gorgon, why you want to go away? Oct 13 21:27:03 *everything looks a little blue, what’s wrong with his eyes?* Oct 13 21:27:40 I don't sweetheart Oct 13 21:28:38 *She holds up her arms to be picked up* Oct 13 21:29:10 C: You feel lost? Oct 13 21:29:38 * Morgan picks her up Oct 13 21:29:45 No sweetheart, just a bit confused Oct 13 21:31:43 *he realises then that it’s blue because he is dreaming, and this is a path. He sees Molly heavily pregnant wrangling Edward’s twins with Will at her side* Oct 13 21:32:45 C: Oh... you sad... Oct 13 21:32:56 Its okay sweetheart Oct 13 21:33:01 * Morgan kisses her cheek gently Oct 13 21:33:18 *Connie hugs him* I can be the cat now? Oct 13 21:33:36 Aye, go on, go be the cat Oct 13 21:33:58 *She licks his face. Edward laughs* Oct 13 21:34:45 * Morgan laughs, putting her down Oct 13 21:34:49 Go on, go to your mama Oct 13 21:36:06 *Connie runs across the lawn, and calls to Varick who joins her. They all look very happy and safe here* Oct 13 21:36:25 * Morgan nods a little, trying to wake up Oct 13 21:37:32 *he finds himself not awake, but on the shore of the Sudlache, in his quiet place. The compass pendant glows through his shirt Oct 13 21:38:04 * Morgan nods to himself, spending a little time skimming stones before trying to wake properly Oct 13 21:39:40 *he manages this. Molly is asleep in his arms, not as pregnant as in the dream, and her back that had been so awfully scared by Jaeger is smooth beneath his hands Oct 13 21:40:34 * Morgan takes a deep breath, getting an idea for the time Oct 13 21:41:00 *she smells very good and very pregnant. it’s about ten minutes before he’d normally wake Oct 13 21:42:04 * Morgan gently disengages himself, getting out of bed Oct 13 21:44:39 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Oct 13 22:02:31 * Edward has quit (Read error: EOF from client)