**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Feb 25 17:33:48 2026 Feb 25 17:33:48 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Feb 25 17:34:54 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 25 17:35:18 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Feb 25 18:30:14 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Feb 25 18:35:03 [what do you think happened next?] Feb 25 18:35:03 [I couldn't say] Feb 25 18:35:03 [curious?] Feb 25 18:35:03 [aye] Feb 25 18:35:03 *the next is similar, but she brushes the wet part of the fabric across her lips, leaving them shiny* Feb 25 18:35:09 [you did that?] Feb 25 18:35:11 [absolutely.] Feb 25 18:35:13 * Morgan blushes Feb 25 18:35:15 [is that a problem for you?] Feb 25 18:35:17 [no love] Feb 25 18:35:19 [good, because...] *The next thing is the tip of her tongue running over her lips before she sucks them a little, cloth still in hand* Feb 25 18:35:20 * Morgan clears his throat, fidgeting in the saddle Feb 25 18:35:22 [still comfortable, my love?] Feb 25 18:35:24 [not especially] Feb 25 18:35:26 [oh dear... I should probably stop then?] Feb 25 18:35:28 [uhhh... really, yes] Feb 25 18:35:30 [a pity, I was enjoying myself] Feb 25 18:35:32 [sorry love but there's a long way to go yet] Feb 25 18:35:34 [you’re concerned we’d need to make a stop for your comfort?] Feb 25 18:35:38 [perhaps] Feb 25 18:35:40 [I will leave it in your hands then, my love. If you become too comfortable or too curious, let me know, hmm?] Feb 25 18:35:43 [alirght love] Feb 25 18:37:26 *He guesses an hour has passed since they left Maubourg's. It is quiet everywhere apart from his own thoughts which run with the images she'd sent him, her desperate in the bathroom and rubbing his recent release on her lips before licking them. Her leg up on the edge of the bath and releasing on his shirt. The cream flannel and how it was dripping wet. How did it go from her mouth to soaked like that?* Feb 25 18:38:00 *Federst pulls the coach alongside* Everything alright, my Lord? Feb 25 18:39:55 Hmm? Oh, yes... how did you get on with the staff? Feb 25 18:40:48 Federest nods: Not bad, a couple of very flirty maids as usual Feb 25 18:41:02 * Morgan nods, looking around Feb 25 18:42:01 *It’s still peaceful* Feb 25 18:42:26 F: There’s whispers that the Maubourg’s are going to sell up and move away when you take over Feb 25 18:42:32 Oh? Feb 25 18:44:15 F: Something about being near her sister. I suspect it’s that they won’t be able to afford it Feb 25 18:44:36 Thats sad Feb 25 18:47:10 *Federest nods* People forget how expensive it can be to run a huge estate. Take away the taxes, rents, and tithes, it’s hard to make ends meet just in investments. Many noblemen are also secretly in a lot of debt Feb 25 18:47:50 That doesn't surprise me really Feb 25 18:49:00 * Molly nods Feb 25 18:49:05 * Molly is now known as Federest Feb 25 18:49:26 One of the maids is pregnant, people have only just noticed Feb 25 18:49:59 * Morgan nods Feb 25 18:50:14 I met her when I was snooping around about those poachers Feb 25 18:51:54 * Federest nods “That was another thing. The man who was visiting, Lansdau? He had a meeting with the Graf and told him that Neukloster was becoming part of Gottkirchen officially and there’d be no argument about it. Feb 25 18:52:25 * Morgan smiles a little Feb 25 18:52:40 I had planned to tell him this evening but... he got his backside in his hand about the church Feb 25 18:52:53 * Federest laughs Feb 25 18:53:03 there’s an image, my Lord Feb 25 18:54:39 * Morgan chuckles Feb 25 18:54:52 Is Lansdau still knocking around? Feb 25 18:55:00 * Morgan frowns Feb 25 18:55:25 How did he know about my decision on Neukloster? Feb 25 18:55:46 * Federest ponders this Feb 25 18:55:52 Not sure Feb 25 18:57:27 No... something for me to ask him I suppose Feb 25 18:59:37 * Federest nods Feb 25 18:59:56 Maybe it was the daughter who is Baden’s mistress? Feb 25 19:00:34 Bit convoluted Feb 25 19:01:20 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:01:33 Might be better to ask, my Lord Feb 25 19:02:25 * Morgan nods Feb 25 19:02:38 Get a message sent in the morning that I want to see him would you? Feb 25 19:03:19 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:03:33 I can do that Feb 25 19:04:01 Do you happen to know how the Graf took it? Feb 25 19:04:49 No. No one said there’d been a row though Feb 25 19:05:06 * Morgan nods Feb 25 19:05:20 Part of the detail in the contract with his Grace is that I can make changes as I see fit Feb 25 19:06:36 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:06:43 Makes it easier, my Lord Feb 25 19:07:03 * Morgan nods Feb 25 19:07:08 I thought so Feb 25 19:07:48 * Federest keeps driving steadily Feb 25 19:08:15 They had the daughter’s things crated up and put in the attic Feb 25 19:09:33 * Morgan nods Feb 25 19:09:38 There's a lot of hurt there Feb 25 19:10:41 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:10:56 it seems that way Feb 25 19:11:17 I don't think any of them are ready to start working towards resolving their issues Feb 25 19:15:39 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:15:56 Families are difficult no matter the status Feb 25 19:16:10 * Morgan nods Feb 25 19:16:17 Aye, you're right Feb 25 19:17:44 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:18:27 I expected it to last longer Feb 25 19:19:25 The meal? Feb 25 19:21:05 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:21:57 The Graf got offended by something he needn't have, so we called it a night early Feb 25 19:23:04 * Federest nods “I don’t blame you” Feb 25 19:23:57 *he doesn’t hear from her in the next ten minutes, but he gets the sense she's falling asleep, and he hears her sleepy thoughts, a memory of his own voice from months ago where she'd kissed over his heart as she rode him. “God, woman, you drive me crazy” Feb 25 19:24:32 * Morgan smiles a little, looking around Feb 25 19:25:16 *It’s still just road and trees* Feb 25 19:26:22 *It gets more familiar as they get to Kempten. It’s after ten now, and even the tavern they pass looks quiet* Feb 25 19:27:42 I was definitely not welcome in one of the taverns Feb 25 19:28:51 *He nods* Mainz and I will put some time in in each of them, if you like Feb 25 19:29:43 * Morgan nods Feb 25 19:29:44 Please Feb 25 19:30:35 * Federest nods Feb 25 19:31:07 We’ll get started on that tomorrow evening, my Lord Feb 25 19:31:31 * Morgan nods Feb 25 19:31:32 good Feb 25 19:34:24 * Federest nods. The rest of the journey is smooth, passing through the gates to his own estate just after half before eleven Feb 25 19:35:08 * Morgan looks toward the building Feb 25 19:36:28 *There’s still lights in the hall* Feb 25 19:36:49 * Federest pulls to coach up outside, and Mondel comes out at the noise Feb 25 19:37:13 * Morgan climbs down, stroking Xantha's neck Feb 25 19:40:21 *Xantha allows it* F: I’ll hitch him to the carriage and get him to the stables, my Lord Feb 25 19:40:34 * Morgan smiles, looking at the horse Feb 25 19:40:38 Xantha... home. Feb 25 19:43:02 *Xantha walks off in that direction all by himself Feb 25 19:43:16 * Morgan smiles, moving to help Molly out of the coach Feb 25 19:46:13 *The contained scent of her in the dark coach hits him like a ton of bricks. She yawns* Oh! Are we there yet? Feb 25 19:48:12 Uhhh... yes, we're home Feb 25 19:49:04 * Federest stretches with a little sound of relief “Oh good, I was getting stiff” Feb 25 19:50:00 * Federest is now known as Molly Feb 25 19:51:16 Were you? You seemed to be asleep Feb 25 19:52:37 * Molly looks puzzled “Why would one preclude the other?” She moves towards the door Feb 25 19:53:19 Well, I cant tell if my muscles are getting tense if I'm asleep Feb 25 19:55:44 I was already feeling that way before I drifted off *She comes to step down, the scent even stronger so close up* Feb 25 19:56:11 * Morgan nods, helping her out Feb 25 19:57:27 * Molly smiles fondly at him “Thank you, my love” Feb 25 19:58:37 Come on, lets get you inside Feb 25 19:59:10 * Molly smiles playfully “Not necessarily in that order...” Feb 25 19:59:40 * Morgan blushes Feb 25 20:01:23 * Molly kisses his cheek. This close she smells aroused as well as pregnant “You are very cute when you blush over me.” Feb 25 20:04:11 Am I? Feb 25 20:07:08 * Molly looks into his eyes. Her pupils are wide, it could be the dark, but it’s probably not “Oh yes. Extremely cute...” Feb 25 20:09:09 I see Feb 25 20:09:53 * Molly just nods, smiling innocently Feb 25 20:13:41 Come along, indoors please Feb 25 20:14:25 * Molly nods, walking closely beside him but not quite touching Feb 25 20:15:56 * Morgan heads for the door Feb 25 20:16:56 *Mondel opens it for them and goes through the process of taking their cloaks* Feb 25 20:17:03 M: A good night, my Lord? Feb 25 20:17:15 It was... as expected. Feb 25 20:18:12 *Mondel smiles slightly * Very good, my Lord Feb 25 20:18:48 Could you have someone arrange some tea for me Feb 25 20:19:12 * Molly takes a couple of clips from her hair and shakes it out, letting it swish Feb 25 20:21:06 M: Yes, my Lord Feb 25 20:21:42 * Morgan thanks him Feb 25 20:21:56 We'll be in our room, if you could have them knock and leave it outside Feb 25 20:23:19 *Mondel nods* Yes, my Lord Feb 25 20:24:02 * Molly goes through to the inner hallway Feb 25 20:24:25 * Morgan follows her Feb 25 20:25:56 * Molly glances over her shoulder with a smile before starting up the stairs Feb 25 20:26:29 * Morgan starts climbing the stairs Feb 25 20:27:40 * Molly checks how close he is with amusement a couple of times, like she had when they were in Koln on honeymoon and he’d chased her up the stairs Feb 25 20:28:18 * Morgan climbs the stairs quietly Feb 25 20:29:50 * Molly doesn’t speed up, assuming that he’s not being playful, and just heads for their room Feb 25 20:31:15 Did you enjoy the evening? Feb 25 20:31:59 * Molly shrugs, waiting for him Feb 25 20:32:03 Some of it, yes Feb 25 20:33:08 Did better than me then Feb 25 20:34:33 * Molly waits til they get to their door before she looks to him Feb 25 20:34:54 I enjoyed the bit where you were getting frustrated... but that’s all Feb 25 20:35:54 * Morgan nods Feb 25 20:37:15 * Molly smiles gently, then opens the door. The room is dimly lit by a low fire the staff have clearly been tending in the grate Feb 25 20:37:23 Are you glad to be home? Feb 25 20:38:34 * Morgan nods Feb 25 20:38:35 Aye Feb 25 20:39:40 me too Feb 25 20:40:17 *She sits on the big yellow chair and takes her boots off* Feb 25 20:41:48 Were you hoping to see Inga now? Feb 25 20:43:00 Why? Feb 25 20:44:24 To give her the mirror Feb 25 20:44:32 * Morgan nods Feb 25 20:44:37 Its a bit late but its the best I can do Feb 25 20:45:10 * Molly looks up at him with a playful smile “Unless there was somewhere else you needed to be?” Feb 25 20:45:35 I'd prefer to be, but we promised her the mirror Feb 25 20:46:41 * Molly nods sadly Feb 25 20:46:47 We did Feb 25 20:47:42 Lets get it to her then Feb 25 20:49:13 * Molly looks curious “You’d like to both go outside in our grounds after almost everyone is asleep?” Feb 25 20:50:37 * Morgan looks frustrated Feb 25 20:50:42 You said she'd want the mirror... Feb 25 20:51:07 * Molly nods slowly, then puts her boots back on Feb 25 20:51:17 it’s with the other mirrors in the drawer Feb 25 20:52:52 * Morgan nods, going to get it Feb 25 20:53:42 *it’s covered as usual. She stands up* I am ready to go Feb 25 20:54:34 Stay here if you prefer Feb 25 20:55:36 No, it’s fine, let’s see to it Feb 25 20:56:35 * Morgan nods Feb 25 20:56:37 Come on then Feb 25 20:58:07 * Molly nods, walking beside him again. The house is extremely quiet, and they have to take a candle with them as they go through it. She stays close, keeping an eye on his expression Feb 25 20:59:43 * Morgan looks around Feb 25 21:00:23 *it’s all as it should be. There’s a single lamp lit upstairs at Inga and Heinzharold’s house Feb 25 21:00:43 Do you think its too late? Feb 25 21:02:11 Would you want to be interrupted to get a mirror to speak to me? Feb 25 21:02:51 * Morgan nods Feb 25 21:02:53 Definitely Feb 25 21:04:09 * Molly nods, going towards the door. Ballard starts barking from inside the house Feb 25 21:05:12 * Morgan frowns, moving a little quicker Feb 25 21:06:12 *He hears Inga saying “Shhhh, come on, lie down” when he gets to the door Feb 25 21:08:11 * Morgan taps quietly Feb 25 21:09:07 *Inga opens the door. She’s got her hair down and just in a dressing gown. Ballard is excited to see Morgan, trying to jump up at him Feb 25 21:09:34 * Morgan holds the mirror carefully, holding Ballard at bay Feb 25 21:09:38 Easy boy, come on Feb 25 21:10:31 I: *she looks delighted* I thought you’d forgotten! Feb 25 21:12:06 I meant to bring it to you before we left but time got away from me Feb 25 21:12:46 *She takes it carefully* Thank you. Did you have a good time? Feb 25 21:13:01 Not especially, the Graf was his usual self Feb 25 21:13:41 *Inga nods, looking at the couple* Do you want to tell me about it tomorrow instead? Feb 25 21:14:19 * Morgan nods, handing her the mirror Feb 25 21:14:20 aye Feb 25 21:15:16 *Inga holds it close, smiling* Have a good night... Feb 25 21:15:26 And you love Feb 25 21:16:03 *Inga nods, blushing. Ballard looks between them before going in with Inga* Feb 25 21:16:31 Come on then, back to the house Feb 25 21:17:20 * Molly nods, going again Feb 25 21:17:26 She seemed pleased Feb 25 21:17:29 * Morgan nods Feb 25 21:17:31 That she did Feb 25 21:18:15 * Molly nods “It’s chilly, I think we should get in quickly” Feb 25 21:21:17 * Morgan nods Feb 25 21:21:19 Indeed Feb 25 21:22:27 *They go in the side door by the music room, and she takes a moment to push him up against the wall with a smile. She watches him for a few seconds. “Just checking you were still following, mon petit chou” Feb 25 21:23:50 * Morgan nods Feb 25 21:23:51 I am Feb 25 21:24:40 * Molly nods, gently touching his chest “Oh good, I didn’t want to go without you...” Feb 25 21:25:56 * Morgan nods Feb 25 21:27:08 * Molly moves away, heading up to their room. Here she sits again, and removes her boots again Feb 25 21:28:18 * Morgan stretches Feb 25 21:29:22 * Molly watches this, smiling to herself. She does this whilst undoing her buttons Feb 25 21:29:33 Are you feeling ready for bed, my love? Feb 25 21:30:37 * Morgan nods Feb 25 21:30:38 Aye love Feb 25 21:32:20 * Molly gets them undone. Beneath it is the short pale pink satin cropped vest and the matching shorts. She’s not worn them for several months now, long before she had the prominent bump that neither covers “And sleep? Are you feeling ready for sleep, my love?” Feb 25 21:32:32 Well, I didn't say that Feb 25 21:33:40 No? *she sets the dress aside and stands up. It only makes her changed shape more noticeable. She smiles at him* what would you say? Feb 25 21:33:58 Well... I was thinking I'd like to devour you Feb 25 21:34:39 * Molly nods eagerly “Do what you will with me, my love. I am all yours” Feb 25 21:43:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Feb 25 22:00:23 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)