**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Jan 10 10:43:15 2026 Jan 10 10:43:15 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jan 10 15:03:19 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jan 10 15:05:40 *he’s not interrupted until quarter after two when HH walks in* Jan 10 15:05:40 * Molly is now known as HH Jan 10 15:05:40 Hey Jan 10 15:05:40 hey Jan 10 15:05:40 Where’s yer wife? Mine is looking for her Jan 10 15:05:45 No idea, I left her in our room Jan 10 15:05:47 * HH nods “Okay, guess I’ll go help her look” Jan 10 15:05:49 * Morgan nods Jan 10 15:05:51 Alright Jan 10 15:05:53 You want help with this when we’ve found her? Jan 10 15:05:55 Hardly be me making it for you then Jan 10 15:05:57 * HH nods “So sod off?” Jan 10 15:05:59 Its up to you Jan 10 15:06:01 * HH shrugs “I’ll see how it goes down between the ladies first” Jan 10 15:06:03 * Morgan nods Jan 10 15:06:05 Alright Jan 10 15:06:07 * HH goes Jan 10 15:06:09 * Morgan gets back to work Jan 10 15:06:11 *another half an hour passes, HH doesn’t return* Jan 10 15:06:15 * Morgan goes to get a sandwich Jan 10 15:08:24 *Frau Kinner is in the kitchen, giving instructions to two maids. She bobs a little curtsey when she sees Morgan* Good afternoon, my Lord Jan 10 15:10:18 Frau Arendt... Jan 10 15:10:22 * Molly is now known as Arendt Jan 10 15:10:32 Can I get you anything? Jan 10 15:12:20 A sandwich would be greatly appreciated Jan 10 15:13:00 * Arendt nods, starting to make one “I would like to speak to you about something, if we could arrange an appointment?” Jan 10 15:14:34 I could make some time for you now Jan 10 15:15:54 * Arendt smiles “It’s just a quick thing me, but I know you must be keen to spend time with your family” Jan 10 15:17:08 Its fine Jan 10 15:18:07 Lady Koertig brought down some expressed milk and asked me to keep it cold, and I was wondering if you might consider adding an ice house to the house? Jan 10 15:18:25 That'd make sense Jan 10 15:19:54 * Arendt nods Jan 10 15:20:16 We have a cold pantry, but if you’ll be entertaining more often a proper ice house would be better Jan 10 15:20:36 * Morgan nods Jan 10 15:20:41 Yes, I'm inclined to agree Jan 10 15:22:32 * Arendt nods, finishing his sandwich Jan 10 15:22:44 I’d have asked her ladyship but she seemed in a hurry Jan 10 15:23:19 * Morgan nods, thanking her Jan 10 15:23:42 Lets ask Nick, the architect of Elsie's cottage, see if he has any particular insights into its construction Jan 10 15:24:42 * Arendt nods, handing him the plate “Is he coming?” Jan 10 15:25:02 He stopped in Kempton to see his aunts Jan 10 15:27:08 * Arendt nods “Is he going to stay with us?” Jan 10 15:27:42 I'd imagine so Jan 10 15:28:47 * Arendt nods Jan 10 15:28:56 I’ll see that a good room is ready Jan 10 15:29:25 Thank you Frau Arendt Jan 10 15:30:24 * Arendt smiles, cleaning up the crumbs Jan 10 15:33:59 Was there anything else? Jan 10 15:34:29 No, my Lord Jan 10 15:34:44 Then I shall take this and get back Jan 10 15:35:51 Get back, my Lord? Jan 10 15:36:02 To what I was doing Jan 10 15:37:38 * Arendt nods “yes, my Lord” Jan 10 15:39:35 * Morgan inclines his head, taking his sandwich and heading back to the hall Jan 10 15:40:16 *HH is waiting for him* Jan 10 15:40:20 * Arendt is now known as HH Jan 10 15:40:29 Ah good, was gettin’ a bit peckish Jan 10 15:40:59 You know where the kitchens are, and you had lunch Jan 10 15:42:20 * HH shrugs “was busy since then” Jan 10 15:43:05 * Morgan nods, handing him the sandwich and going to pick up some wood Jan 10 15:43:55 * HH just holds it Jan 10 15:44:05 You said you were hungry Jan 10 15:44:31 Was just messin’ with ya. Don’ suppose you can jus’ check where she’s gone? Jan 10 15:44:45 * Morgan tries to find her Jan 10 15:44:50 You still cant find her? Jan 10 15:45:29 *She’s at the stables* Jan 10 15:45:31 Nope Jan 10 15:45:44 She's in the stables Jan 10 15:46:03 * HH frowns Jan 10 15:46:15 She’s not gonna ride, right? Jan 10 15:47:43 I'm not psychic man Jan 10 15:49:20 * HH chuckles “Yeah, o’ course. Listen, I’m gonn’ take a quick walk, then I’ll come back and help” Jan 10 15:50:36 If you like Jan 10 15:51:19 Just wanna be sure she’s not gone rogue on us Jan 10 15:52:40 * Morgan nods Jan 10 15:52:41 Aye alright Jan 10 15:53:39 * HH watches him a minute “Okay, What’s gone wrong?” Jan 10 15:54:05 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 15:55:05 * HH frowns “Right. See you later then” Jan 10 15:55:18 * Morgan nods, going back to work Jan 10 15:55:51 * HH shuts the door firmly Jan 10 15:57:58 * Morgan works hard Jan 10 15:59:11 *He’s not interrupted until there’s a knock twenty minutes later* Jan 10 15:59:37 come Jan 10 15:59:49 * HH is now known as Alice Jan 10 16:00:09 * Alice comes in with Florrie and Varick Jan 10 16:00:22 Sorry, but the children were looking for you Jan 10 16:00:47 * Morgan nods, setting down the wood Jan 10 16:00:57 Well, my young friends, whats going on Jan 10 16:01:19 V: We wanted to see why you weren’t playing with us Jan 10 16:01:48 Oh, I've been getting this ready to build Jan 10 16:02:51 F: What making? Jan 10 16:02:58 A table Jan 10 16:04:42 V: We have got a lot of tables though Jan 10 16:04:56 *Florrie picks up a sanding block* I do sand? Jan 10 16:05:07 Its for HeinzHarolds cottage Jan 10 16:05:17 * Morgan brings Florrie a piece of wood Jan 10 16:06:25 *Florrie sits on the floor, concentrating hard on sanding a Morgan has taught her on the Rose* Jan 10 16:06:40 V: Can I stay at their house soon? Jan 10 16:06:49 *Alice smiles briefly at Morgan* Jan 10 16:07:50 Lets let them get settled in alright? Jan 10 16:09:24 *Varick nods* Mama said you’re going to pick a tutor soon Jan 10 16:10:03 * Morgan nods Jan 10 16:10:05 Thats right Jan 10 16:12:10 V: I want someone who is old Jan 10 16:12:15 Why? Jan 10 16:12:26 *Alice smiles, sitting down in a chair Jan 10 16:12:36 V: because he’ll fall asleep a lot Jan 10 16:14:12 I see... Jan 10 16:15:32 V: Then we can go out to play Jan 10 16:15:56 Thats clever thinking Jan 10 16:17:23 *Varick nods* There’s one big problem, and one little problem Jan 10 16:18:38 And what are they? Jan 10 16:20:16 V: The big one is that you know an old tutor would sleep, so you won’t pick one, or a deaf one, or one who we can grease his palm... Jan 10 16:21:08 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Jan 10 16:21:19 I'll be speaking to HeinzHarold about how you know that turn of phrase Jan 10 16:22:29 *Varick shrugs evasively* Jan 10 16:24:03 * Morgan watches him Jan 10 16:24:53 V: It wasn’t Heinzharold Jan 10 16:25:40 Who was it? Jan 10 16:26:23 V: Rickon Jan 10 16:26:45 I See... miniature HeinzHarold Jan 10 16:28:53 *Varick frowns* No he’s not! Jan 10 16:29:09 You don't think so? Cheeky, funny, lovable... Jan 10 16:31:26 V: Yes, but he’s not naughty, Vati! Jan 10 16:31:47 Did I say he was? Jan 10 16:33:49 V: You are mad that I know what it means, and you thought it was Heinzharold, like when he told Emil Bubbies Jan 10 16:36:11 Doesn't matter... whats the smaller problem? Jan 10 16:37:32 V: Jacques won’t go out to play if we should be learning Jan 10 16:37:52 * Morgan nods Jan 10 16:37:57 I think you're right Jan 10 17:09:35 * Alice has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Jan 10 17:44:25 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Jan 10 17:45:33 I See... miniature HeinzHarold Jan 10 17:45:33 *Varick frowns* No he’s not! Jan 10 17:45:33 You don't think so? Cheeky, funny, lovable... Jan 10 17:45:33 V: Yes, but he’s not naughty, Vati! Jan 10 17:45:35 Did I say he was? Jan 10 17:45:37 V: You are mad that I know what it means, and you thought it was Heinzharold, like when he told Emil Bubbies Jan 10 17:45:39 Doesn't matter... whats the smaller problem? Jan 10 17:45:41 V: Jacques won’t go out to play if we should be learning Jan 10 17:45:43 * Morgan nods Jan 10 17:45:45 I think you're right Jan 10 17:46:45 V: What job can I do? Jan 10 17:47:27 * Morgan looks at him a moment before hand him a small saw Jan 10 17:47:41 I want these cut where the lines are drawn Jan 10 17:48:37 *Varick is careful with the saw, but needs some help * Jan 10 17:49:35 * Morgan helps him Jan 10 17:50:38 V: I like building things Jan 10 17:51:11 * Morgan nods Jan 10 17:51:13 Me too Jan 10 17:51:59 *Varick smiles* I am a good builder Jan 10 17:52:14 * Morgan nods Jan 10 17:52:23 You're both doing really well Jan 10 17:53:46 F: I good sander? Jan 10 17:53:54 Yes indeed Jan 10 17:55:07 F: tell Vati I good sander? Jan 10 17:55:16 * Morgan nods, looking at Alice Jan 10 17:55:22 Have you seen the message from Edward? Jan 10 17:56:16 A: no, I haven’t Jan 10 17:57:58 I think he wishes to speak to the young lady Jan 10 17:58:16 F: *her eyes light up* I see Vati? Jan 10 17:59:16 At some point sweetheart Jan 10 18:00:04 F: *she sighs* want see Vati now Jan 10 18:01:23 I know sweetheart Jan 10 18:01:32 Alice, do you want to go and arrange a time for them? Jan 10 18:02:07 *Alice nods* if you’re alright here? Jan 10 18:02:30 We'll be alright Jan 10 18:04:09 *Alice goes* Jan 10 18:04:51 F: *she watches her go, then looks to Morgan before contentedly going back to her sanding* Jan 10 18:05:09 * Morgan smiles Jan 10 18:05:15 She'll be back soon sweetheart Jan 10 18:07:08 F: it okay, I got my Ballhead Jan 10 18:07:21 * Morgan smiles Jan 10 18:08:40 *Varick gets another piece to chop, and the three of them work peacefully. It starts to rain Jan 10 18:13:57 * Morgan listens to the rain Jan 10 18:15:14 *it’s a nice sound but quickly becomes heavy. Varick looks through the windows to the inner courtyard suspiciously* Jan 10 18:15:27 F: plants get big rain. Jan 10 18:17:01 * Morgan nods Jan 10 18:19:03 V: Will there be thunder? *he sounds worried* Jan 10 18:19:22 Could be... but it'll be alright Jan 10 18:20:27 V: I don’t like thunder Jan 10 18:20:41 F: It okay, Varick, thunder stay outdoors Jan 10 18:20:46 * Morgan nods Jan 10 18:22:37 V: *he nods, going back to his work* Jan 10 18:22:51 [it smells stormy, is Varick with you?] Jan 10 18:23:08 [yes, he's worried] Jan 10 18:23:19 [where are you?] Jan 10 18:23:42 [in the hall] Jan 10 18:24:57 [I’ll be there soon] Jan 10 18:27:06 *there’s no thunder, but he hears Alice laugh several minutes later* Jan 10 18:27:50 You know how you can get a bit grumpy when you're hungry? Jan 10 18:28:44 *varick and Florrie nod* Jan 10 18:29:14 I knew someone when I was little who though thats what storms were, god was hungry and getting grumpy, and the thunder was his tummy rumbling Jan 10 18:29:59 *the children laugh* Jan 10 18:30:10 V: is that true? Jan 10 18:30:19 * Morgan nods Jan 10 18:32:20 *Alice opens the door just as Florrie says “God need bubbies?” Jan 10 18:33:25 Uhhh... well... Jan 10 18:34:09 *Alice laughs as does Varick. Morgan hears Federest in the hall quietly says to Alice “What are ‘bubbies’?” Jan 10 18:34:58 Oh dear Jan 10 18:36:37 *Alice speaks too quietly for Morgan to hear. Federest starts to smirk* F: That makes sense Jan 10 18:38:22 *Florrie looks to Alice* How I give God Bubbies? Jan 10 18:38:29 *Varick starts to giggle* Jan 10 18:41:01 Alice: I think God probably doesn’t need them. Are you still sanding? Jan 10 18:42:52 I think... its time to start putting things together Jan 10 18:44:13 *Florrie shows her the sanding, distracting herself from the conversation. Federest is still smiling* Jan 10 18:44:25 Fed: I hope I am not interrupting, my Lord Jan 10 18:45:08 * Morgan shakes his head a little Jan 10 18:46:51 Fed: Karlsruhe is back, he’s made those arrangements for tomorrow, and he’s seen Graf Maubourg who invites you and Her Excellency to join him for dinner tomorrow night Jan 10 18:47:09 * Morgan nods Jan 10 18:47:11 Thank you Jan 10 18:50:00 Fed: Do you want a messenger sent to confirm it, and whether you’ll stay over? Jan 10 18:51:22 I'll talk with Molly about it Jan 10 18:52:20 *which is when she says ‘I’m here’ from behind Federest* Jan 10 18:55:57 What do you think? Jan 10 18:57:14 I think we -ought- to go to dinner, but whether we stay will depend upon how late you are willing to travel the two hours home again Jan 10 18:57:43 I'd much rather be here Jan 10 19:00:05 * Molly comes in. She’s definitely been rained on Jan 10 19:00:29 We could invite them to dine here instead, but it would look rude Jan 10 19:01:20 * Morgan nods Jan 10 19:01:22 Yes it would Jan 10 19:02:46 But we can excuse ourselves from staying over due to Emil Jan 10 19:04:25 * Morgan nods Jan 10 19:07:55 * Molly watches him a moment with serious blue eyes “That is what I would prefer, but if you would prefer to stay there that is fine tool Jan 10 19:08:00 too* Jan 10 19:09:18 No, I don't appreciate the decor Jan 10 19:10:04 * Molly nods “Thank you, Federest. If you could see to it, I’d be grateful” Jan 10 19:10:27 *Federest bows a little before going* Jan 10 19:12:34 * Morgan looks to the children Jan 10 19:14:01 *they look content with their woodwork* Jan 10 19:15:23 * Morgan nods a little, moving to start assembling other parts Jan 10 19:16:39 * Molly nods a moment before saying “I am going to get dry. If I hear thunder I’ll come back” Jan 10 19:20:18 Alright Jan 10 19:21:26 * Molly nods sadly before going. The children don’t seem to have noticed, but Alice looks to Morgan “Everything okay?” Jan 10 19:22:03 Bit of an argument Jan 10 19:22:41 * Molly is now known as Alice Jan 10 19:23:06 * Alice nods “Thought it seemed tense” Jan 10 19:23:19 * Morgan nods Jan 10 19:25:32 Anything I can do to help? Jan 10 19:25:43 I don't think so I'm afraid Jan 10 19:27:58 * Alice nods “that’s a pity. After everything you’ve done for us, I’d like to be able to pay it back somehow” Jan 10 19:33:06 * Morgan nods Jan 10 19:34:09 *He hears HH walking towards the door, his best friend’s footsteps familiar* Jan 10 19:37:29 Unfortunately, its down to us Jan 10 19:38:49 you too love each other so much, I know it’ll be okay Jan 10 19:39:21 Hopefully Jan 10 19:39:57 HH comes in: Hey man Jan 10 19:40:22 Hey Jan 10 19:41:33 HH: got a minute? Jan 10 19:41:40 * Morgan nods, sighing Jan 10 19:41:41 Yeah Jan 10 19:41:53 * Alice is now known as HH Jan 10 19:44:03 * HH waits in the hall Jan 10 19:44:20 * Morgan excuses himself, going out Jan 10 19:44:54 * HH pulls him into a hug Jan 10 19:45:02 * Morgan doesn't resist Jan 10 19:47:37 how you doin? Jan 10 19:48:35 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 19:48:37 I'm angry Jan 10 19:49:03 * HH nods “tough situation “ Jan 10 19:50:25 Is it? Jan 10 19:51:22 yep. I get why yer mad, and I get why she’s hurtin, so yeah, rough times Jan 10 19:52:07 * Morgan nods Jan 10 19:53:41 Did my best to get her in the stables when it started chucking it down Jan 10 19:54:33 Where was she? Jan 10 19:55:30 Out by the paddock watching the horses Jan 10 19:58:09 * Morgan nods Jan 10 19:58:44 tellin’ me how much she misses ridin’, how long it’s been Jan 10 19:59:29 Its too risky Jan 10 20:00:57 Oh yeah, she knows. She knows she’s been told not to, so she says even though she really wants to she won’t just do it anyway. That’s good, right? Jan 10 20:07:33 Aye, I suppose so Jan 10 20:08:42 hate seein you pair at odds Jan 10 20:08:49 Cant say I enjoy it myself Jan 10 20:11:23 * HH nods “keep askin myself what Da would do to help you all” Jan 10 20:11:46 * Morgan sighs Jan 10 20:11:49 I just don't know Jan 10 20:12:54 I still gotta figure out how to sort out my wife an yers yet Jan 10 20:13:08 * Morgan sighs Jan 10 20:13:10 I hate it man Jan 10 20:14:09 * HH nods Jan 10 20:14:57 Me too. My wife’s feeling really guilty, but I can unnerstand Molly being upset that her confidence was broken Jan 10 20:16:02 Well, thats her own fault... Inga didn't realise she hadn't told me Jan 10 20:17:00 Yeah, I know Jan 10 20:17:54 * Morgan nods Jan 10 20:19:32 * HH sighs “Right, I’m going to see the preggos, get them to kiss an make up” Jan 10 20:19:59 * Morgan nods Jan 10 20:20:00 Alright Jan 10 20:20:25 Think Mebbie you an Molly can do the same? Jan 10 20:21:02 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 20:21:10 Climb down again then... Jan 10 20:22:29 What is it ya want, man? She doesn’t seem to have a clue Jan 10 20:22:56 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 20:23:33 I'm tired of others doing things that upset me, then me having to back down... over and over again. Just shows my feelings don't mean a thing Jan 10 20:25:12 You know that happens to everyone though, yeah? Jan 10 20:26:45 Really? When was the last time Molly backed down about something she did to upset me? Jan 10 20:28:08 Unfair question man, how am I supposed t’ know everything that goes on behind closed doors? When was the last time you backed down over something you did that upset her? Jan 10 20:28:38 Not long ago... Jan 10 20:29:04 What was it, and what did ya do to fix it? Jan 10 20:29:25 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 20:29:34 Forget it, it doesn't matter. I'll just back down as bloody usual Jan 10 20:30:58 Man, you make it really difficult to help here. You want to not back down, but you can’t tell me how that would have to happen to satisfy you Jan 10 20:32:03 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 20:32:30 Forget it. I'll just go along with everyone else, she can tell me as much or as little as she pleases Jan 10 20:34:08 * HH shrugs “Kinda what we do, isn’t it? You think I go telling Inga everything I dream about after the draw? fuck no.” Jan 10 20:35:57 Which is fine, apart from her getting annoyed with me for not telling her everything and -insisting- that I do... so, what, one rule for all of you, and a different one for me? Screw that. Jan 10 20:38:16 You pair need to sit down and talk about this shit, get some clear boundaries. Person’ly, I’d never agree to always telling her pointless crap that’d hurt her feelings. I get for you pair it could be warnings an’ stuff, but if I’d dreamt what she did, I’da skimmed that detail too” Jan 10 20:39:09 * Morgan moves away Jan 10 20:40:11 While demanding candidness? No, thats bullshit Jan 10 20:41:08 I’ll always protect her first and foremost Jan 10 20:42:48 * Morgan narrows his eyes Jan 10 20:42:56 Fine. Jan 10 20:45:54 * HH sighs “Just tell her she’s gotta pick complete candour or telling truths rather than honesty. Tell her she can’t have it both ways. You’re completely honest and open with her about it, she wants to keep that she’s gotta do the same” Jan 10 20:47:48 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 20:47:50 I'm tired of this Jan 10 20:48:22 Maybe you two need a break from each other Jan 10 20:49:43 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 20:50:44 * HH sighs “I love you both, but fucking hell...” Jan 10 20:54:16 * Morgan shrugs again Jan 10 20:55:30 * HH rubs his forehead “You ever wonder how the hell you’re supposed to save everything like this?” Jan 10 20:57:43 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 20:57:48 Long as I do my job, what does it matter Jan 10 20:58:41 * HH shrugs “Matters to me, but that won’t make much odds to you right now” Jan 10 20:59:10 Really? You're going to guilt me? Jan 10 21:00:20 No, just expressing my frustration with nothing I ever do trying to help anyone working for long Jan 10 21:03:05 * Morgan scowls Jan 10 21:04:49 Right, I’m going to try an fix the ladies’ conflict, get them back to normal Jan 10 21:04:54 * Morgan nods Jan 10 21:08:20 * HH takes a deep breath “Just gotta channel Da, he’d do a lot better job at this than me” Jan 10 21:08:59 * Morgan frowns Jan 10 21:09:04 You need to stop doubting yourself Jan 10 21:10:35 * HH shrugs “Got Mina to take her thumb out of her ass, that was a win at least” Jan 10 21:11:34 Achieved a bit more than that Jan 10 21:12:41 Guess so... Yeah, okay, I’m not that bad *he grins* Jan 10 21:13:08 * Morgan nods Jan 10 21:14:27 * HH nods “I’m gonna try giving them loads of hugs” Jan 10 21:17:36 That might work Jan 10 21:19:22 * HH nods “Yeah... yeah, let’s try that. I’ll be the kindly but firm Papa of the clan” Jan 10 21:19:57 If you like Jan 10 21:21:32 * HH nods “think you’re more the head o’ the clan really, but I’ll take all the cuddles for the team” Jan 10 21:22:52 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 21:22:56 Cant say it feels that way Jan 10 21:23:46 * HH shrugs “sounds like you need to stop doubting yourself “ Jan 10 21:24:03 I'm just going off available evidence Jan 10 21:25:04 Could be worse, yer Da could be involved too Jan 10 21:25:09 Give it time Jan 10 21:25:56 Nah, we can square this away first Jan 10 21:26:51 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 21:28:59 * HH pats his shoulder “women, man. makes life harder” Jan 10 21:29:05 Yeah Jan 10 21:30:58 * HH goes down the hall Jan 10 21:33:34 * Morgan frowns, going back into the hall Jan 10 21:34:54 *Alice is sat on the floor with the children. It’s still raining. He could probably get the table put together, but it will take a while Jan 10 21:35:39 * Morgan moves to start on it Jan 10 21:37:57 *Adalbrecht and Christopher appear not long after, and pitch in. He’s about to be done when he hears [I think we need to talk, please.] Jan 10 21:38:14 [fine] Jan 10 21:40:56 [I can be available whenever would suit you, and I can come to your office if you prefer] Jan 10 21:41:35 [I think that best] Jan 10 21:43:12 [Tell me when, and I will be there] Jan 10 21:43:32 V: It’s nearly done! Jan 10 21:44:21 [we need to finish the table. It won't be long] Jan 10 21:44:25 Very nearly Jan 10 21:45:44 *It takes about ten minutes before they’re all stood looking at it* Jan 10 21:45:54 Ad: Are you varnishing it? Jan 10 21:46:13 Should do, but I need to do something Jan 10 21:47:57 C: Dear boy, we can do that for you Jan 10 21:48:35 * Morgan nods Jan 10 21:48:36 Thank you Jan 10 21:49:07 [I'll be in my office momentarily] Jan 10 21:49:34 [yes, my love] Jan 10 21:49:44 Right, I'll be back shortly Jan 10 21:49:56 *they all nod* Jan 10 21:51:13 * Morgan lets himself out, going to his office Jan 10 21:51:23 * HH is now known as Molly Jan 10 21:51:33 * Molly is already waiting outside Jan 10 21:51:45 * Morgan unlocks the door, letting her in Jan 10 21:53:55 * Molly goes in, looking around the office where only this morning they were in good spirits after relieving his tension Jan 10 21:54:13 * Morgan follows, closing the door behind him Jan 10 21:55:50 * Molly looks to him sadly “I am sorry, I really don’t want to fight any more” Jan 10 21:57:08 No doubt Jan 10 21:57:59 Do you? Jan 10 21:58:52 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 21:59:40 Never much feels like what I want matters Jan 10 22:00:59 I just don’t know how to handle these things for the best. I don’t want you hurt Jan 10 22:01:30 You want candour from me but won't do the same. You want to talk, so we talk. You want to stop fighting... Jan 10 22:02:33 * Molly nods Jan 10 22:02:52 What is it you -do- want, my love? Jan 10 22:05:59 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 22:06:01 To matter... Jan 10 22:06:13 * Molly frowns Jan 10 22:06:20 You -do- matter! Jan 10 22:06:49 It doesn't seem that way. What everyone else wants is more important Jan 10 22:09:53 * Molly shakes her head “I wanted to ride earlier, I did not, because you do not want me to. I wanted to be my usual provocative self with you yesterday, but I did not, because you did not want me to. I try to give you what you want, but I do not always know what that is until after I have displeased you” Jan 10 22:11:36 * Morgan sighs Jan 10 22:11:38 Very well Jan 10 22:12:47 If you want me to give you all the details of everything I dream, even if it might upset you, I will do so. But given how our dreams are, I cannot promise that at some time that will include being intimate with Seb Jan 10 22:13:19 You cannot demand candour of me and not be the same Jan 10 22:14:13 * Molly nods Jan 10 22:14:19 I know Jan 10 22:15:47 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 22:16:54 I do not know how much candour I can manage... Jan 10 22:17:01 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 22:17:08 Then don't. But you cannot expect it of me Jan 10 22:18:12 No, I mean how much I can hear. In my dream, hearing what you said... *she looks away* it was so painful, and so uncomfortable. I didn’t want you thinking about it too Jan 10 22:18:55 And yet thats what you insisted on Jan 10 22:24:03 * Molly nods “I know. I am grateful for your honesty, and glad that there’s never been anything too awful to tell me” *But there has been things he hasn’t said, like how he’d heard in her dream her preparing oil towels and a crop to appease Seb, or when he’d dreamt of making love to Dietlinde after she’d felt Jana move that had left him aroused before he’d pleasured himself over the mirrors when she was away* Jan 10 22:24:42 * Morgan frowns Jan 10 22:26:59 * Molly sees his expression and looks to the floor “I should have told you, you’re right...” Jan 10 22:27:13 Just... let it go Jan 10 22:28:08 But from now on, you wish me to be completely transparent, no matter how awful? Jan 10 22:28:22 No... and you don't want it of me either Jan 10 22:29:37 I thought I did. I was upset when I found out you’d dreamt of Inga from her accidental slip Jan 10 22:30:49 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:30:50 Exactly Jan 10 22:31:48 * Molly sighs Jan 10 22:32:35 These dreams are too much. It’s so detailed, and difficult Jan 10 22:32:55 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:32:58 Yes Jan 10 22:33:12 * Molly nods Jan 10 22:34:33 I want to support you and comfort you, but... I don’t think I want to know the details of intimacy, or painful comments like this was, unless you would be comforted and reassured by telling me Jan 10 22:35:32 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:36:38 you feel the same? You wouldn’t want to know the details if I was intimate with someone? Jan 10 22:37:28 I think so Jan 10 22:38:20 * Molly nods “And something like this, with what you said to her? you would prefer not to be told it?” Jan 10 22:39:51 If it helped you, I would hear it. Jan 10 22:41:01 * Molly shakes her head “It didn’t in this instance. I just wanted to scrub it from my mind like using hot water to get dirt off.” Jan 10 22:41:10 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:41:11 Very well Jan 10 22:41:51 I know you are faithful. I know you are not attracted to Hildegarde, even with the resemblance” Jan 10 22:42:32 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:42:33 Indeed Jan 10 22:42:46 * Molly nods Jan 10 22:43:02 Do you regret knowing it? Jan 10 22:43:11 * Morgan shrugs Jan 10 22:43:16 Not especially Jan 10 22:43:45 * Molly nods “Good” Jan 10 22:47:00 * Molly looks to him “What do you want, my love? How do you wish us to be now?” Jan 10 22:47:15 Normal Jan 10 22:48:23 * Molly smiles slightly “What would you say is normal? Am I to be behaving myself like yesterday?” Jan 10 22:49:09 I only asked that because we were travelling and I needed to be able to concentrate. I explained that Jan 10 22:49:30 * Molly nods “And now we’re not” Jan 10 22:50:17 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:50:48 Thank goodness! *she moves quickly to him, kissing him firmly* Jan 10 22:51:56 * Morgan doesn't stop her Jan 10 22:52:55 * Molly ‘s arms go around his neck, her belly against him, and she feels to relax Jan 10 22:53:04 * Morgan puts his arms around her, holding her to him Jan 10 22:53:42 *in his mind as she kisses him he hears “God I missed you” Jan 10 22:53:53 * Morgan nods a little Jan 10 22:55:25 * Molly moves just a little to look at him “Whenever you feel you wish it, I am going to be very glad to feel you deep inside me.” Jan 10 22:55:47 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:55:50 Later perhaps Jan 10 22:56:00 * Molly nods Jan 10 22:56:46 I will wait patiently, unless you wish me to be a little impatient by myself before then? Jan 10 22:57:36 Perhaps not... got a table to finish Jan 10 22:57:56 * Molly smiles Jan 10 22:58:11 I wasn’t planning to do it on -that- table... Jan 10 22:58:22 * Morgan nods Jan 10 22:58:54 * Molly looks playful when she says “this desk though...” Jan 10 22:59:31 Not right now Jan 10 23:00:04 * Molly nods “I shall let you go back to work?” Jan 10 23:00:59 Best had Jan 10 23:01:43 * Molly gently kisses his cheek “thank you for your time...” Jan 10 23:02:12 * Morgan nods Jan 10 23:04:00 * Molly loosens her grip “until later then” Jan 10 23:04:10 * Morgan nods Jan 10 23:04:10 Aye Jan 10 23:05:44 * Molly looks at him fondly “I love you, endlessly.” Jan 10 23:06:14 And I you Jan 10 23:07:51 * Molly nods “I’ll be upstairs with Emil if you need me, He is due a feed” Jan 10 23:08:57 Alright.... Frau Arendt has suggested we have an icehouse built Jan 10 23:09:54 * Molly nods Jan 10 23:10:23 That would be practical, and yours would be more efficient than anyone else’s Jan 10 23:11:15 * Morgan nods possibly Jan 10 23:12:04 You could go in there twice a day and make it very cold, you’re good at that Jan 10 23:12:16 true Jan 10 23:13:23 * Molly smiles “better at making things hot though...” Jan 10 23:14:12 Cant argue with that Jan 10 23:15:05 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)