**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Dec 20 18:06:47 2025 Dec 20 18:06:47 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Dec 20 18:33:42 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Dec 20 18:34:08 *She’s sat playing, wearing a green and cream dress embroidered with pink flowers. Her shoes are off, pregnant and barefoot, playing happily Dec 20 18:34:08 * Morgan watches her quietly Dec 20 18:34:08 * Molly gives him a brief smile, but her focus is on her playing, and she transitions from what she was playing into Home. Dec 20 18:34:08 * Morgan smiles Dec 20 18:34:09 * Molly sings it too, watching him occasionally as she does Dec 20 18:34:11 * Morgan watches her quietly Dec 20 18:34:13 * Molly concludes it eventually, taking a deep breath Dec 20 18:34:15 Well done love Dec 20 18:34:17 * Molly smiles “Thank you for writing out the music for me” Dec 20 18:34:19 * Morgan nods Dec 20 18:34:21 It suits the piano Dec 20 18:34:23 * Molly nods Dec 20 18:34:25 it’s beautiful Dec 20 18:34:27 I'm glad you think so Dec 20 18:34:29 I do. It feels... *she thinks about it* ... grounding Dec 20 18:34:31 Grounding? Dec 20 18:34:35 Mmm... it reminds me of who we are now, who we are together Dec 20 18:34:37 * Morgan nods Dec 20 18:34:39 * Molly watches him Dec 20 18:34:41 Are you well? Dec 20 18:34:43 * Morgan nods Dec 20 18:34:45 Aye, I am Dec 20 18:34:47 * Molly smiles “Good. I am glad you’re starting off the evening in good spirits” Dec 20 18:34:49 Better than I expected at least Dec 20 18:35:20 * Molly nods “And I. I only hope it continues until... later.” Dec 20 18:35:38 * Morgan nods Dec 20 18:35:42 We can hope Dec 20 18:36:13 * Molly nods “Shall we go to dinner. I think Heinzharold and Inga should have arrived by now” Dec 20 18:37:09 * Morgan nods Dec 20 18:37:12 Aye, alright Dec 20 18:37:39 * Molly smiles playfully “You were just happy being here and quiet the two of us?” Dec 20 18:37:56 I was rather Dec 20 18:38:29 * Molly quickly kisses his cheek before scooting away swiftly, out of arms reach Dec 20 18:39:17 That’s a pity... besides, a gentleman shouldn’t put himself behind closed doors with an admiring young woman, it isn’t wise for his reputation Dec 20 18:39:49 Fairy sure its alright when they're married Dec 20 18:40:25 Ah yes, but some of us are trying to be very good, you see? Dec 20 18:40:40 * Morgan nods Dec 20 18:42:25 So I think some distance and decorum would be best, don’t you? *she looks relaxed and happy* Dec 20 18:43:22 Alright love Dec 20 18:43:56 * Molly nods, opening the door for him “After you, your Excellency” Dec 20 18:44:34 * Morgan nods, going through the door Dec 20 18:44:47 * Molly murmurs something quietly Dec 20 18:46:55 Hmm? Dec 20 18:47:46 Oh I said absolutely nothing about your bottom whatsoever Dec 20 18:48:08 Very well Dec 20 18:48:52 * Molly frowns slightly, and walks down the hall towards the dining room Dec 20 18:49:45 I wondered what you wish to do tomorrow with Alice and Florrie Dec 20 18:51:01 I'm not sure really Dec 20 18:51:33 * Molly nods Dec 20 18:51:44 perhaps a quiet day here then Dec 20 18:51:58 * Morgan nods Dec 20 18:52:00 Might be an idea Dec 20 18:53:19 * Molly nods. They find the others in the drawing room, and Molly immediately leaves his side to go to Inga Dec 20 18:55:28 *Adalbrecht is talking to Christopher and Heinzharold, Alice is talking to Yensid, who has even cleaned himself up* Dec 20 18:56:30 * Morgan goes to get himself a drink Dec 20 18:56:58 * Molly is now known as HH Dec 20 18:57:20 *There’s some laughter, but it doesn’t feel quite the same without Edward* Dec 20 18:58:55 * Morgan sips his drink, going to HeinzHarold Dec 20 18:59:37 * HH intercepts him on the way. His hair looks recently washed, still a little damp Dec 20 18:59:38 Hey Dec 20 19:00:17 Hey man Dec 20 19:00:25 how you doin? Dec 20 19:01:30 So so man... you? Dec 20 19:02:07 * HH grins “I’m good” Dec 20 19:02:57 * Morgan nods Dec 20 19:02:58 good Dec 20 19:03:16 You still wanna build us a table? Dec 20 19:03:53 Already got the wood in the hall Dec 20 19:05:33 Yeah, I did. But I’m talkin’ bout furniture now Dec 20 19:06:40 * Morgan smiles faintly Dec 20 19:07:19 Reckon you can manage it? Dec 20 19:08:38 * Morgan nods Dec 20 19:08:46 After the chairs a cribs, shouldn't be too difficult Dec 20 19:08:58 * HH nods Dec 20 19:09:33 Gotta build some things meself, but gonn’ take a while when we’re still settling in Dec 20 19:10:27 * Morgan nods Dec 20 19:10:30 Yeah, I'd say so Dec 20 19:11:54 * HH looks at how Inga is clearly gossiping with Molly, and he winks at his wife, making her blush Dec 20 19:14:31 Prob’ly gonna go up to Kempten tomorrow, get some wood. You need anythin’ from there? Dec 20 19:15:12 I'll think about it... there's a load of timber in the hall... Dec 20 19:15:54 * HH nods Dec 20 19:16:05 You sayin’ I can have some of yer wood? Dec 20 19:17:09 * Morgan rolls his eyes Dec 20 19:18:07 * HH chuckles, patting his arm when they get called for dinner. He goes to bow to Inga and Molly, offering them an elbow each Dec 20 19:19:24 * Morgan watches them for a moment Dec 20 19:20:12 *Both women smile, taking his arms, and he leads them out of the room Dec 20 19:23:04 * Morgan follows them quietly Dec 20 19:24:40 *Adalbrecht comes up beside him* How is she, Morgan? Is she resting? Dec 20 19:25:03 She's spent some time relaxing Dec 20 19:26:25 A: Good. Her time in Sudlachenburg was strenuous, she must rest now Dec 20 19:27:20 She'll be alright Dec 20 19:27:51 A: It won’t be long before we have to set off for Fischler. Dec 20 19:28:43 No, I know... I've got things to get done before then Dec 20 19:31:54 A: But Molly will remain here to rest? Dec 20 19:32:18 Most likely, yes Dec 20 19:32:59 *Adalbrecht nods* And you have enough staff to look after the children? Dec 20 19:33:23 *They get shown in, the ladies being helped into their seats* Dec 20 19:35:56 I don't imagine she'll want them being taken away... Dec 20 19:36:35 Ad: No, but for her health and recovery... Dec 20 19:37:03 Being unhappy will not aid in that Dec 20 19:38:47 Ad: *he huffs a little* just do what you can Dec 20 19:39:38 You need to trust us... Dec 20 19:40:30 Ad: I just want my daughter in law well Dec 20 19:41:05 I know, but all that will happen is a massive falling out, and none of us really want that Dec 20 19:41:44 Ad: Of course not Dec 20 19:43:12 * Morgan nods Dec 20 19:45:17 *they get seated, Morgan at the head of the table once more, Molly on his left and Adalbrecht on his right with the others filling the shortened table. The food is indeed a simple fare of roast chicken, like she’d made for him when it was just the two of them in their own little cottage and he was often busy building furniture for their little home Dec 20 19:45:38 *Molly smiles once he’s eaten a little* Is it alright, my love? Dec 20 19:47:17 * Morgan nods Dec 20 19:47:20 Yes love Dec 20 19:48:11 *Molly says to the the others* We had this in our first home, with blackberry crumble Dec 20 19:49:23 *Inga smiles* Is that the one you burned? *She had done so, busy sat in his lap kissing with his fingers in her hair. Molly blushes, but stays quiet* Dec 20 19:51:16 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 20 19:51:45 First of many, I reckon. She’s almost as good a cook as me Dec 20 19:52:06 *Molly looks a little surprised, it’s rare for HH to tease her* Dec 20 19:54:03 Yensid: Looks to be doing well with that bun in the oven Dec 20 19:54:41 *Molly blushes at this, and Adalbrecht shoots his friend a disapproving glance* Dec 20 19:55:09 * Morgan smirks Dec 20 20:00:19 U: Are you cooking buns? Dec 20 20:00:40 Its just an expression, meaning someone is pregnant... Dec 20 20:02:36 U: The baby is the bun! Dec 20 20:02:55 * Morgan nods, smiling Dec 20 20:05:09 U: Why does Mina call it Enseeentay? Dec 20 20:06:06 I've no idea Dec 20 20:08:23 Molly: It’s a very delicate, Montaigne term, literally meaning fortress or stronghold. She uses it because really it is not the done thing to talking about pregnancy in polite settings Dec 20 20:08:28 U: Why? Dec 20 20:10:25 * Morgan sips his drink Dec 20 20:10:29 Beats me Dec 20 20:12:10 *Molly smiles gently* People in Theah Main are much more close-lipped about reproduction Dec 20 20:13:03 *Adalbrecht is starting to blush a little. Yensid looks amused. HH smirks $if they weren’t close-lipped, they might not have ended up pregnant$ Dec 20 20:14:32 $Not something I need to think about$ Dec 20 20:15:37 $might be once you got to wait for her to be churched$ Dec 20 20:15:55 $Perhaps$ Dec 20 20:15:57 U: I will write about it for the museum Dec 20 20:17:33 *This moves the conversation on to other things she’ll put in the museum. Molly does continue to behave, not even touching her leg to his under the table as usual, and her perfume is a distraction from her natural scent* Dec 20 20:21:02 * Morgan eats quietly Dec 20 20:23:55 *The meal passes easily, the others are comfortable, but by the time they’re discussing the usual post-dinner drinks, HH is looking pretty keen to go home. Inga looks like she wants to speak to Morgan though* Dec 20 20:29:16 You alright love? Dec 20 20:29:56 *Inga nods, moving to stand with him when the others are stood up and arranging drinks* Dec 20 20:30:02 * HH is now known as Inga Dec 20 20:30:14 * Inga whispers “I wanted to see if you’re okay” Dec 20 20:31:04 Better than I could be love Dec 20 20:32:18 you didn’t talk much at dinner Dec 20 20:32:58 Didn't really have much to say.... Just a bit out of sorts with everything Dec 20 20:34:27 * Inga nods “Molly mentioned that you were wanting her to tread light” Dec 20 20:34:46 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:34:54 Was a long day on top of being a bit sad Dec 20 20:36:17 * Inga nods “Maybe you two need some nice cuddles and a good sleep” Dec 20 20:37:23 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:37:27 I think she has other plans Dec 20 20:37:44 Does she? Dec 20 20:38:42 I suspect so Dec 20 20:39:03 Like what? Dec 20 20:39:35 I rather think she has designs upon my person Dec 20 20:39:42 * Inga giggles Dec 20 20:40:04 that’s what husbands are for Dec 20 20:40:20 Probably, aye Dec 20 20:41:18 * Inga nods, watching him “Good sleep would do you good though” Dec 20 20:42:00 I think we all know thats not on the cards Dec 20 20:42:51 * Inga nods “Maybe you’ll get lucky” Dec 20 20:43:10 *HH is fussing the dog over by the door* Dec 20 20:43:14 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 20 20:43:17 maybe Dec 20 20:44:39 *HH looks to Morgan and Inga* Hey man, you want him walkin’? Dec 20 20:47:16 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:47:22 Aye, it'll help him settle Dec 20 20:48:42 * Inga speaks quietly “And What about the dog?” Dec 20 20:50:56 * Morgan chuckles Dec 20 20:50:59 Him too Dec 20 20:51:49 * Inga hugs Morgan “Goodnight” Dec 20 20:52:07 * Morgan hugs her Dec 20 20:52:09 G'night love Dec 20 20:53:45 * Inga whispers “Be good.” Dec 20 20:54:49 * Morgan nods Dec 20 20:56:03 * Inga goes to HH, taking the hand he holds out to her, and the smiles they give each other would be disgustingly sweet if he didn’t like them so much. Dec 20 20:56:38 * Morgan smiles a little Dec 20 20:59:28 *Claudia and Uinise offer to walk with them, so they are soon gone too. Molly is quietly talking with Alice by the fireplace, Yensid, Adalbrecht, James, and Christopher are getting set up for cards Dec 20 20:59:56 * Morgan goes to sit with the men Dec 20 21:01:24 *he gets dealt in. James is very good as usual, but Yensid is extremely sneaky. It’s a very good game, engrossing to the point that he doesn’t notice until the hands are in double digits that Alice and Molly have left* Dec 20 21:02:32 [where have you gone?] Dec 20 21:03:37 [I was thinking of retiring, my love, I am tired] Dec 20 21:06:39 I think I'm going to check on Molly Dec 20 21:07:08 Yensid: I’d bail if I was losing so badly too Dec 20 21:08:03 Well, you old relics have to be allowed to win now and then Dec 20 21:08:52 *Yensid laughs, but Adalbrecht frowns* A: We are not old Dec 20 21:09:20 I'll point out that you told me that -I- am getting quite old, therefore... Dec 20 21:09:46 Adalbrecht nods slowly: You are getting old. So am I. Dec 20 21:10:29 * Morgan smiles a little, standing Dec 20 21:10:47 Still surprisingly spry though Dec 20 21:11:59 *Adalbrecht huffs* Surprinsingly(!) Dec 20 21:12:57 * Morgan inclines his head Dec 20 21:13:01 I'll bid you all goodnight Dec 20 21:14:00 *They say goodnight to him, and are already back to the game before he’s closed the door* Dec 20 21:15:34 * Morgan goes looking for MOlly Dec 20 21:16:36 *He finds her in their room, without make up or hair pins, in her shift. She’s sat on the bed, writing in the the red leather journal Dec 20 21:25:34 You alright love? Dec 20 21:25:39 * Inga is now known as Molly Dec 20 21:25:48 * Molly nods, closing the book Dec 20 21:25:53 I am. Are you? Dec 20 21:26:00 Aye I suppose so Dec 20 21:26:48 I wasn’t sure how long you’d be playing for, I thought you might wish for male company tonight Dec 20 21:27:53 * Morgan shrugs Dec 20 21:28:03 I don't know... I think I just want some quiet Dec 20 21:28:19 * Molly nods “Do you need to walk around?” Dec 20 21:29:47 I might do I suppose Dec 20 21:30:10 * Molly nods “That is oft what you need, movement.” Dec 20 21:32:14 * Morgan nods Dec 20 21:32:17 I suppose it is Dec 20 21:32:53 * Molly smiles “I’ll say goodnight, my love, incase I’m asleep when you return Dec 20 21:35:59 Alright blossom Dec 20 21:36:18 * Molly smiles “sweet dreams, liebling” Dec 20 21:36:58 And you love Dec 20 21:37:16 * Molly nods “I hope so” Dec 20 21:38:45 * Morgan nods, quietly leaving the room and heading outside Dec 20 21:39:41 *it’s dark and starry now, but still pleasant. The wealth of his land spreads out around him, and aside from the occasional faint laugh from the staff, it’s all quiet Dec 20 21:40:06 * Morgan slowly walks around the building, straying further away from it at times Dec 20 21:40:48 *he’s out for a decent while, even Heinzharold’s bedroom isn’t lit when he passes it* Dec 20 21:42:47 * Morgan stops to stare at the stars for a while before going inside Dec 20 21:44:17 * Molly is, as predicted, fast asleep, naked beneath the sheets. Her dark red hair flows even so far as the edge of his pillow now, almost as if the harsh cut months ago had never happened. She’s left one lamp lit low for him Dec 20 21:44:48 * Morgan quietly gets undressed and into bed before concentrating on putting the lamp out Dec 20 21:46:07 *he’s immediately plunged into darkness. There’s no Sudlache glow here to sneak beneath his curtains Dec 20 21:47:06 * Morgan frowns before closing his eyes to try to sleep Dec 20 21:48:24 *He falls asleep surprisingly easily. he starts to dream, just like reality. He’d found her in the garden of the cottage at Catherine's at 2am, writing her name with his surname, her new title she’d have once they were married. He hasn't asked David’s permission yet, nor has he told her he loved her. MTF Dec 20 21:48:41 **They’d been kissing outside in the dark, and she’d been guiding his hands on her breasts, exploring the boundaries. Indoors she’d taken down the top of her shift and he’d explored them more, neck kisses that he’d had to restrain himself from taking to breasts and nipples MTF Dec 20 21:49:14 **He’d struggled to sleep, no surprise as that’s his usual issue, but he’d been surprised how much it had aroused him, how much he’d wanted more. So he’d headed out an hour early to patrol the estate. He hadn’t eaten first, and decides to double back to grab some bread before he continues on, which is different from reality. Dec 20 21:49:20 ((done)) Dec 20 21:50:33 * Morgan tries to find some bread Dec 20 21:51:17 *he does, in the pantry. He’s quiet so as not to wake her, so he is able to hear a quiet retching noise upstairs Dec 20 21:52:03 * Morgan frowns, moving quietly to the stairs Dec 20 21:52:33 *there’s quiet, then another retch followed by a deep cough Dec 20 21:53:01 Blossom? Dec 20 21:54:20 *there’s a pause before she replies* Oh! I uhhh... I thought you’d gone for your patrol already! Dec 20 21:54:30 Whats going on? Are you alright? Dec 20 21:55:07 *he hears her murmur to herself a quick “Ah damn!” before she says “Yes, I’m absolutely fine!” Dec 20 21:55:20 * Morgan frowns, approaching the door Dec 20 21:55:23 Doesn't much sound like it Dec 20 21:56:01 I’m absolutely fine, uhh... Do you need breakfast made? Dec 20 21:56:12 No... I need you to tell me whats going on... Dec 20 21:56:37 *there’s another pause before she says “Okay... come in” Dec 20 21:56:45 * Morgan pushes the door open Dec 20 21:57:19 * Molly is sat cross legged on the bed, her hair unbound. She looks perfectly well Dec 20 21:57:34 You see, I am fine Dec 20 21:57:39 * Morgan scowls at her Dec 20 21:57:47 I require an explanation. Now. Dec 20 21:58:04 * Molly blushes, looking at her feet Dec 20 21:58:10 It’s embarrassing. Dec 20 21:59:16 * Morgan just watches her Dec 20 21:59:50 * Molly bites the corner of her lip Dec 20 22:00:33 On the Coral, the ladies... well, I say ladies, but they’re also courtesans... Dec 20 22:01:16 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Dec 20 22:01:58 * Molly watches him “They invited me to have some wine with them... it was very nice” Dec 20 22:02:19 * Morgan starts to look impatient Dec 20 22:03:06 To shorten the story somewhat, I asked them what could be done to a gentleman that he would get most delight from... Dec 20 22:03:23 * Molly watches his reaction closely Dec 20 22:04:13 And they said retching on him? Dec 20 22:05:27 * Molly shakes her head “No... they said that Umm... well... that a woman should put a... Umm... -that- part of him into her mouth and throat Dec 20 22:05:49 * Morgan frowns Dec 20 22:05:51 I see Dec 20 22:06:03 Your expression says otherwise... Dec 20 22:06:42 Does it Dec 20 22:06:54 * Molly nods Dec 20 22:07:09 One would imagine something other than a frown at it Dec 20 22:07:50 You were dragging it out, and being evasive, what expression did you expect? Dec 20 22:08:27 * Molly thinks “Curiosity? Though I suppose that’s naive of me” Dec 20 22:10:03 Perhaps if you hadn't made me drag it out of you when I was worried about you... Dec 20 22:10:22 * Molly blinks “You were worried?” Dec 20 22:11:27 You were retching and coughing, of course I was bloody worried Dec 20 22:12:27 * Molly looks embarrassed “I’m sorry. I was just practising” Dec 20 22:13:52 Practicing? Dec 20 22:14:13 * Molly nods “with my fingers” Dec 20 22:14:59 * Morgan looks confused for a moment Dec 20 22:15:36 * Molly smiles shyly “So that when I do it I won’t retch” Dec 20 22:16:00 Oh... oh I see... Dec 20 22:16:33 * Molly nods “I’ve been practising so hard, and I’m getting much better” Dec 20 22:18:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 20 22:40:04 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Dec 20 23:35:11 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Dec 20 23:36:03 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)