**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Apr 12 09:07:48 2026 Apr 12 09:07:48 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 12 09:08:33 testing Apr 12 10:34:35 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Apr 12 10:34:56 Dip your finger in it and rub it under your nose Apr 12 10:34:56 *the boy behind him takes the tin and does so* It smells like storms Apr 12 10:34:56 You find storms relaxing? Apr 12 10:34:56 T: Yes, because that’s just God moving his furniture around and shaking out his rugs Apr 12 10:34:56 Oh thats brilliant thinking Apr 12 10:34:58 * Emma shrugs “I don’t like storms* Apr 12 10:35:00 Ah but it won't smell like that to you Apr 12 10:35:02 How can that be? Apr 12 10:35:04 I'd love to explain it to you but I don't really understand it Apr 12 10:35:06 Can I try it? Apr 12 10:35:08 * Morgan nods, holding it out Apr 12 10:35:10 * Emma sniffs it Apr 12 10:35:12 It smells like lily of the valley Apr 12 10:35:14 Thats interesting Apr 12 10:35:39 *she puts some on before handing it back* Apr 12 10:36:16 * Morgan tucks it away Apr 12 10:38:03 *they walk on another half an hour before Mainz comes thundering along on the black horse* Apr 12 10:38:44 * Morgan turns to look Apr 12 10:40:21 *He slows to match them, lifting up a flask* Found it, my Lord Apr 12 10:42:12 * Morgan nods Apr 12 10:42:15 Well done Apr 12 10:42:43 *Mainz nods* I reckon we’re about half hour from Hellbad Apr 12 10:44:27 * Morgan nods Apr 12 10:44:31 Not too long then Apr 12 10:45:31 *the children give directions to a smaller farm on the outskirts. There’s a woman in the garden picking strawberries Apr 12 10:46:36 * Morgan calls to her Apr 12 10:48:29 *she lights up when she sees the children, coming over* W: What are you two doing all the way out here?! Apr 12 10:49:08 * Morgan gets down before helping the children down Apr 12 10:49:13 Is there somewhere we can talk? Apr 12 10:50:41 *The children hug her, and she kisses both their heads before pointing them to a basket and the strawberry plants. This gives them privacy* Apr 12 10:51:56 * Morgan moves so they're out of earshot Apr 12 10:52:13 * Molly is now known as Woman Apr 12 10:53:26 I'm afraid the children need to stay with you Apr 12 10:54:07 of course they can but why? Apr 12 10:54:50 When we got near their farm, we could hear screaming... their father was thrashing the boy... he'll have those scars for life Apr 12 10:56:09 * Woman sighs “I told him not to do that” Apr 12 10:57:35 Well he did... I have removed them from his care Apr 12 10:58:24 * Woman looks relieved Apr 12 10:58:30 Thank you Apr 12 10:59:45 That means, I'm afraid, that I will need you to take them on Apr 12 11:01:33 * Woman nods Apr 12 11:01:40 I think I can do that... Apr 12 11:02:33 You are not sure? Apr 12 11:03:07 It’s just the extra expense. I’ll figure it out Apr 12 11:05:10 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:05:22 If you need any help, write to the next Graf Apr 12 11:06:59 The next Graf? who is that then? Apr 12 11:07:21 One of the Koertig boys out of Sudlachenburg Apr 12 11:07:51 Did Graf Maubourg’s daughter finally marry then? Apr 12 11:08:43 Yes, but to a priest... Eisenfurst Fischler is putting Gottkirchen into the hands of Veisgraf Sudlachenburg Apr 12 11:09:40 * Woman smiles, shaking her head amusedly “Nobles... what can you do?” Apr 12 11:11:10 Ah he's alright, cares about people, wants to help them Apr 12 11:11:40 Unlikley to see any of them this far out Apr 12 11:12:19 You'd think so, but you'd be wrong Apr 12 11:13:27 where is my brother now? Apr 12 11:13:52 * Morgan looks grave Apr 12 11:14:09 I've not told the children but... he fired at us... Apr 12 11:14:17 * Woman nods Apr 12 11:14:22 Right then Apr 12 11:15:03 Is there anything you'll need in the short term? Apr 12 11:15:19 * Woman shakes her head Apr 12 11:15:24 we’ll be alright Apr 12 11:15:48 Sure? I can help... Apr 12 11:17:00 I wouldn’t want to be begging for charity Apr 12 11:17:51 You wouldn't be begging... I've placed a large burden on your shoulders, its only right I provide aid in making that transition easier Apr 12 11:18:51 Some money would help Apr 12 11:19:36 How much? Apr 12 11:19:43 ten guilders? Apr 12 11:20:07 * Morgan nods, rummaging in his pocket before handing her a small pouch Apr 12 11:20:23 * Woman takes it “Thank you” Apr 12 11:22:38 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:23:22 I'm serious, if you need assistance, write to the next Graf... Hafenlohr. Or just write send it to Koertigs, Kiev, it'll reach them Apr 12 11:23:35 * Woman smiles Apr 12 11:23:51 Thank you, I’ll remember that. Not sure why they’d want to help though Apr 12 11:24:40 Because you'll be his people... he wants you safe and happy Apr 12 11:24:55 * Woman nods, watching the children Apr 12 11:25:06 Alright. Thanks for bringing them Apr 12 11:25:36 * Morgan nods, looking over at the children Apr 12 11:25:48 His back will need some care... don't want those wounds getting infected Apr 12 11:26:03 * Woman nods Apr 12 11:26:14 I know what to do for it Apr 12 11:26:32 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:26:33 Thank you Apr 12 11:27:12 Do you want some strawberries for your journey? Apr 12 11:28:40 please Apr 12 11:29:35 *she finds him some, putting them in a little wicker basket Apr 12 11:30:20 * Morgan thanks her, calling to the children Apr 12 11:30:50 *they come over* Apr 12 11:32:21 Its time for me to go now. Your aunt is going to keep you safe from now on, alright? Apr 12 11:33:35 *they both nod* Apr 12 11:35:07 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:35:19 You've both been very brave. Be good for your aunt Apr 12 11:36:01 Emma: Thank you, we will Apr 12 11:36:15 * Morgan nods, inclining his head to them before going to mount up Apr 12 11:37:20 * Woman is now known as Mainz Apr 12 11:37:35 * Mainz is waiting patiently Apr 12 11:40:02 * Morgan sets Xantha walking Apr 12 11:40:40 * Mainz does likewise, and they get underway. There won’t be long before arrive in Hellbad Apr 12 11:40:48 They seemed happy there Apr 12 11:40:57 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:41:03 She'd warned him before to stop doing it Apr 12 11:41:41 * Mainz nods Apr 12 11:41:45 He’s no loss Apr 12 11:41:57 A shame it came to it Apr 12 11:44:05 * Mainz nods Apr 12 11:44:32 He made errors Apr 12 11:45:17 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:45:20 indeed Apr 12 11:50:51 I’ll give the town sheriff a heads up Apr 12 11:51:15 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:51:23 Don't want him not being found Apr 12 11:54:12 Yep, or the aunt having to deal with it Apr 12 11:54:18 * Morgan nods Apr 12 11:54:19 Aye Apr 12 11:56:34 *they get into the little town okay, and Mainz spots an inn. It has stabling, and the young lad supervising it has his mouth wide open when he sees the two approaching horses Apr 12 11:57:55 Reckon he's just slack jawed or surprised to see people? Apr 12 11:58:54 Here it could be either, my Lord Apr 12 11:59:25 * Morgan nods, riding for the stable before climbing down Apr 12 12:00:14 *the lad stares at the horses* Apr 12 12:00:31 Alright lad? Apr 12 12:00:46 *he bows to them* Yes my Lord’s Apr 12 12:02:11 * Morgan nods Apr 12 12:02:16 Careful with the grey one, he bites Apr 12 12:03:05 *the lad looks at Xantha respectfully, and bows to him too. Xantha looks at Morgan a moment* Apr 12 12:05:00 * Morgan pats the horse Apr 12 12:05:01 Be good Apr 12 12:06:30 *Xantha looks like he’ll be fairly compliant, and the Palomino is left too. Mainz stretches “Do you want me to organise the rooms before I go?” Apr 12 12:06:44 please Apr 12 12:07:39 * Mainz does this, and soon Morgan is directed to a little room high up in the eaves Apr 12 12:08:00 * Morgan thanks them, making his way up to the room Apr 12 12:09:26 *It’s quaint with dark beams and a double bed. It’s the only one up this high, and it seems peaceful Apr 12 12:11:18 * Morgan looks out of the window Apr 12 12:13:22 *he can see the little town, but there’s still a lot of damage on the outskirts from battles. He’d fought further north than here, and the land there is likely spoiled too Apr 12 12:15:30 * Morgan sighs, sitting down and checking the mirror Apr 12 12:16:58 *it says “Helpful for later, hmm? I like to hear that, you make me want to touch myself again! I hope your day is going well and you are not exhausting yourself. All my love, M xx” Apr 12 12:19:01 * Morgan sighs, writing a reply "had an incident, encountered a father thrashing his son. I've removed him and his sister to the care of their aunt. Sadly the man died. Children are fine, Mainz and I are okay" Apr 12 12:19:47 *there’s no immediate reply* Apr 12 12:21:15 * Morgan packs it away Apr 12 12:36:54 *he has time to get cleaned up before there’s a knock* Apr 12 12:38:14 Yes? Apr 12 12:39:07 *a young woman says* here to take your order for dinner, and see if you want anything extra Apr 12 12:39:36 Whats available for dinner? Apr 12 12:39:59 Stew, roast lamb, bread and cheese Apr 12 12:40:40 Lamb if its not too much trouble Apr 12 12:40:58 It’s fine. And anything else? Apr 12 12:41:20 Such as... Apr 12 12:41:35 Any company you want before dinner? Apr 12 12:41:58 Oh, I see... no, thank you Apr 12 12:42:25 okay my lord, it’ll be about twenty minutes Apr 12 12:43:43 * Morgan nods, thanking her Apr 12 12:44:18 *it goes quiet again * Apr 12 12:44:38 * Morgan checks the mirror briefly Apr 12 12:45:57 *he must have just missed her, because it says “We have different definitions of the word sadly then! Are you alright? Was the boy alright? I’ll be here at nine” Apr 12 12:47:32 "I'll try to be here. He's ok, but he'll have those scars for life" Apr 12 12:48:19 *the mirror stays the same. when he puts it away, his bag smells of her* Apr 12 12:48:42 * Morgan smiles a little, closing it up and going downstairs Apr 12 12:49:54 *a hush falls over the taproom when he gets there* Apr 12 12:51:55 * Morgan smiles brightly Apr 12 12:52:14 Evenin'... been a while since I quietened a room as quick as tha' Apr 12 12:52:51 *The Innkeeper is the only one that responds* They all think you’re a nobleman Apr 12 12:54:39 Why's tha'? Apr 12 12:55:30 * Mainz is now known as Innkeeper Apr 12 12:55:50 Fancy horses. Bit short-sighted if you ask me Apr 12 12:56:25 Is it? Apr 12 12:56:41 oh yeah. Loads of other things you could be Apr 12 12:57:42 Oh aye? Like? Apr 12 12:58:40 Horse rustlers, horse breeders, running an errand for a nobleman, farriers, rich gentleman who have more money than sense Apr 12 12:59:31 Put some thought into it, huh Apr 12 13:00:05 Not really, just always thinking about other alternatives Apr 12 13:00:51 * Morgan nods Apr 12 13:00:57 So which do you reckon? Apr 12 13:03:09 Noblemen keeping a low profile Apr 12 13:04:29 * Morgan nods slowly Apr 12 13:04:33 I see, I see... Apr 12 13:05:21 your friend asked for the quietest rooms, the best rooms are always the quiet ones Apr 12 13:07:50 That makes sense then Apr 12 13:08:50 * Innkeeper nods “what are you drinking Apr 12 13:09:03 Just some ale please Apr 12 13:10:04 * Innkeeper gets it. the best table seems to have been left open for him Apr 12 13:13:41 * Morgan thanks him, making his way to the table Apr 12 13:13:51 I'm not here to cause any issues for anyone... I'm just passing through Apr 12 13:14:34 *the people nod, going back to their drinks and quiet chat. Thankfully Mainz arrives and gets his own ale before joining Morgan at the table Apr 12 13:15:00 We've been rumbled Apr 12 13:15:16 * Innkeeper is now known as Mainz Apr 12 13:15:29 * Mainz nods, looking around Apr 12 13:15:44 Stand them a round, they’ll love you forever Apr 12 13:16:32 * Morgan nods, calling to the innkeeper Apr 12 13:17:15 *he comes over* Apr 12 13:20:31 When you've got a moment, I'd like to stand a round for everyone Apr 12 13:20:55 *the innkeeper smiles* Very generous of you, my Lord Apr 12 13:21:48 We're not all more trouble than we're worth Apr 12 13:21:52 * Morgan smiles Apr 12 13:22:48 *the innkeeper laughs before announcing to everyone that the next round is on their esteemed guests Apr 12 13:23:09 *people clap and cheer at this* Apr 12 13:23:46 * Morgan looks at Mainz Apr 12 13:23:49 How did it go? Apr 12 13:26:06 All good. You cannot make an attack on a nobleman and not expect consequences Apr 12 13:26:41 * Morgan nods Apr 12 13:26:43 Very well Apr 12 13:28:02 * Mainz nods Apr 12 13:28:13 They’ll clean up tonight and deal with it Apr 12 13:28:56 * Morgan nods Apr 12 13:28:58 Alright Apr 12 13:31:20 *they get their food then, and people are much more welcoming now they have their free beer, though they don’t interrupt. He and Mainz have another drink after, planning the day ahead tomorrow that will see them in Linsbad by dinnertime. At half after eight, someone starts up some music Apr 12 13:31:39 I’m going to hit the metaphorical hay, my Lord Apr 12 13:32:46 * Morgan nods Apr 12 13:32:50 I'll see you in the morning Apr 12 13:34:27 * Mainz inclines his head and goes Apr 12 13:37:06 * Morgan bids everyone goodnight before going up to his room Apr 12 13:38:46 *he can’t hear any of the music from up here* Apr 12 13:40:53 * Morgan sets about getting ready for bed, getting the mirror setup Apr 12 13:43:11 *she doesn’t arrive until nine, and is still fully dressed when she sets it up on the dresser Apr 12 13:45:02 * Mainz is now known as Molly Apr 12 13:45:07 Good evening Apr 12 13:45:32 Blossom Apr 12 13:49:06 * Molly sits Apr 12 13:49:09 How are you? Apr 12 13:50:08 I've had better days love... you? Apr 12 13:50:43 * Molly nods, starting to take out the pins Apr 12 13:51:12 Quite well. Uinise and I are starting to work on a translation of the pregnancy book Apr 12 13:51:47 * Morgan nods Apr 12 13:51:49 That'll be useful Apr 12 13:53:56 * Molly nods Apr 12 13:54:19 I thought so. I’m not sure yet what to do with such a manuscript, but this is a good time for it Apr 12 13:54:29 * Morgan nods Apr 12 13:54:38 May as well while I'm not there to cause trouble Apr 12 13:54:55 I wish you were Apr 12 13:55:46 * Morgan nods Apr 12 13:55:49 I know love, me too Apr 12 13:56:33 * Molly sighs “How are you now? I am concerned you’ll have nightmares after earlier” Apr 12 13:57:41 That'll make a change... Apr 12 13:59:10 * Molly nods, putting the pins into a pot “something nice and easy, please” Apr 12 13:59:45 That'd be nice Apr 12 14:01:29 * Molly nods, shaking out her hair Apr 12 14:01:40 How has your day been aside from that? Apr 12 14:02:34 Tedious mostly Apr 12 14:03:30 * Molly smiles “Only mostly?” Apr 12 14:05:15 Made some... well, not friends, but they're not trying to Lynch us at least... in the inn we're staying at Apr 12 14:06:08 * Molly nods “Am I keeping you from them? You do not usually retire so early” Apr 12 14:07:29 No, its been a long day, Mainz has already retired anyway Apr 12 14:09:34 * Molly nods Apr 12 14:09:46 Perhaps you should get some rest, my love? Apr 12 14:10:24 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 14:10:26 I'm alright Apr 12 14:11:31 * Molly nods, starting to undo her dress Apr 12 14:11:38 I’ve missed you Apr 12 14:11:42 And I you Apr 12 14:14:06 * Molly smiles Apr 12 14:14:25 Have you seen many places that we might have found interesting to stop at? Apr 12 14:15:22 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 12 14:15:25 Not at all actually Apr 12 14:15:56 That is a shame... no clearings with streams? Apr 12 14:16:54 Not that I noticed really Apr 12 14:19:30 * Molly nods, moving to stand to undo the other buttons Apr 12 14:19:41 Is Mainz a good travel companion? Apr 12 14:20:31 He's... quite quiet Apr 12 14:23:04 * Molly takes her dress off so she’s just in the shift that fits snugger across her belly “is that good or bad?” Apr 12 14:23:27 Doesn't exactly help pass the miles Apr 12 14:24:31 have you tried singing the bottles of beer song? Apr 12 14:24:39 No, I'm not a masochist Apr 12 14:25:15 * Molly blushes a little “No, you are not” Apr 12 14:26:08 * Morgan smiles a little Apr 12 14:27:57 * Molly sits back down to get her stockings off Apr 12 14:28:02 everyone misses you Apr 12 14:28:30 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:28:36 I miss them something rotten Apr 12 14:29:44 * Molly nods Apr 12 14:29:56 They will be so pleased to have you home Apr 12 14:30:44 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:30:56 I hope I'll be back before we're on the move again Apr 12 14:32:10 * Molly nods Apr 12 14:32:43 I hope so too, or we’ll be needing to find lots of sturdy trees on the way! Apr 12 14:33:21 * Morgan nods, blushing Apr 12 14:33:58 * Molly smiles Apr 12 14:34:14 It’s going to be challenging? Apr 12 14:34:38 We'll see Apr 12 14:37:09 * Molly nods “Do you wish to see my bump today?” Apr 12 14:37:50 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:37:51 Yes please Apr 12 14:38:54 * Molly takes her shift off when she stands, showing him from the front and from the side Apr 12 14:39:03 I’m a little bigger again, I think Apr 12 14:39:47 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:39:52 Yes, I think you're right Apr 12 14:42:48 * Molly strokes her bump “I like it” Apr 12 14:43:16 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:43:18 Good Apr 12 14:45:25 And you, my love? Apr 12 14:45:35 Of course Apr 12 14:47:30 * Molly nods, moving to pick up a navy satin dressing gown Apr 12 14:47:42 He’s been active today Apr 12 14:48:13 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:48:14 Thats good Apr 12 14:49:16 * Molly nods, sitting back down Apr 12 14:49:22 He even had hiccups Apr 12 14:50:09 * Morgan smiles Apr 12 14:50:11 Sweet isn't it Apr 12 14:50:53 * Molly nods Apr 12 14:50:58 it really is Apr 12 14:51:18 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:53:04 Emil has been trying to run Apr 12 14:53:30 * Molly starts brushing her hair with a regular brush, not the Vesten Reed one Apr 12 14:53:59 Already? Apr 12 14:54:47 * Molly nods Apr 12 14:54:57 He’s not managing it, but he’s trying Apr 12 14:55:04 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:55:07 Won't be long then Apr 12 14:55:32 * Molly nods Apr 12 14:55:50 Varick is still dismayed that I’ll be interviewing tutors tomorrow Apr 12 14:56:36 Sadly for him its not optional Apr 12 14:58:24 Absolutely not. I imagine that will take up most of my morning Apr 12 14:59:01 * Morgan nods Apr 12 14:59:10 We expect to arrive at around dinnertime Apr 12 15:00:32 * Molly smiles, then playfully rolls her right wrist “it’ll be a long day then” Apr 12 15:01:32 You'll be distracted, it'll be fine Apr 12 15:02:52 * Molly smiles “You overestimate the power of external things to overpower my desire for you” Apr 12 15:03:23 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 15:03:27 Possibly Apr 12 15:05:52 * Molly smiles “I think we should both get some sleep?” Apr 12 15:06:31 * Morgan nods Apr 12 15:06:34 I suspect so, aye Apr 12 15:08:00 well... You might go right to sleep... *she smiles* It may take me a little longer Apr 12 15:09:29 * Morgan smiles Apr 12 15:09:31 Alright my love Apr 12 15:10:09 I’ll be thinking of you Apr 12 15:11:15 * Morgan nods Apr 12 15:11:18 Alright blossom Apr 12 15:11:26 Goodnight, my love Apr 12 15:12:46 Goodnight blossom Apr 12 15:14:04 Oh, whilst I think of it... should we have Alice give Seb the mirror? She has one at home, but I think it’d be sensible for him to have one to us too Apr 12 15:14:27 * Morgan frowns Apr 12 15:14:29 I suppose so Apr 12 15:15:22 * Molly nods “Or we could have a new set, and he can have it when they arrive next week?” Apr 12 15:15:34 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 12 15:15:36 Its fine Apr 12 15:15:41 * Molly nods Apr 12 15:15:46 I’ll let Alice know Apr 12 15:16:52 * Morgan nods Apr 12 15:16:54 Alright love Apr 12 15:17:22 I’ll leave a note in the morning, sleep well Apr 12 15:17:55 And you my love Apr 12 15:18:46 * Molly kisses her fingers before putting them to the mirror Apr 12 15:19:53 * Morgan does likewise before covering it Apr 12 15:20:54 *it’s still quiet from downstairs Apr 12 15:21:53 * Morgan sighs, trying to go to sleep Apr 12 15:23:18 *between thinking of the self-pleasure he might be missing watching her give, and the idea of her and Seb chatting on the mirrors, it takes him a little while to settle, but eventually he does Apr 12 15:23:22 **He dreams in a thread he's not had since the morning they conceived Hirschen. After several nights of self-pleasure in seperate rooms, she'd come into his bed in the night after they'd met Sebastian and his Father, and he and Molly had been exploring each other when they'd been interrupted by a mob wanting Kai to punish. MTF Apr 12 15:23:42 **Seb had stepped in, pleasure had been found, and Morgan had actually slept without nightmares for the first time in years. He'd been woken by Catherine to see Kai's body and for Molly to tend Seb. MTF Apr 12 15:24:14 **He'd found himself suddenly and strongly wanting her, only to arrive to the sight of a sparkly Molly kissing Seb, magically recovered. He'd taken her to their home, and his possessiveness and desire had had him about to deflower her on the kitchen table whilst Seb pestered to see her. MTF Apr 12 15:24:39 ** He's just shut the door after elbowing the man in the face. She's where he left her, compellingly desirable and with hitched up skirts on the edge of the table* Apr 12 15:25:20 * Morgan moves closer to her Apr 12 15:25:54 * Molly watches him with an eager expression and wide pupils “will he go away now?” Apr 12 15:26:11 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 15:26:13 I don't know Apr 12 15:26:40 * Molly nods, moving her skirts up higher Apr 12 15:26:42 I hope so Apr 12 15:28:09 * Morgan nods, moving closer Apr 12 15:29:12 * Molly watches him, smiling “I still want you” Apr 12 15:29:49 * Morgan nods, undoing his placket Apr 12 15:32:31 * Molly puts her hands on his shoulders, watching him affectionately Apr 12 15:36:48 Are you ready? Apr 12 15:37:42 * Molly nods eagerly, but a thought pops into his head. Would he have done this to Dietlinde? Would he have taken her virginity in a rush, outside of wedlock, and on a table in the kitchen?* Apr 12 15:37:54 * Morgan starts to frown Apr 12 15:38:32 * Molly watches him “Oh... You do not want to?” Apr 12 15:39:21 This isn't -right-... you deserve better Apr 12 15:39:48 * Molly frowns Apr 12 15:40:23 What if I just want -you- Apr 12 15:40:25 ? Apr 12 15:41:22 It isn't right... Apr 12 15:41:49 * Molly sighs “I thought... we’d made so much progress last night” Apr 12 15:42:13 * Morgan nods Apr 12 15:42:21 I know... Apr 12 15:43:04 * Molly looks sad “It’s alright, you are not there yet” Apr 12 15:43:47 Its not that at all Apr 12 15:44:19 Then what is it? Apr 12 15:45:56 You deserve better than me dishonouring you on a table Apr 12 15:47:18 I do not see it as dishonouring me at all. Your touch doesn’t sully me Apr 12 15:48:24 Like this does.... Apr 12 15:49:15 I don’t see why? Apr 12 15:50:57 I wouldn't do this to someone I care for so deeply Apr 12 15:51:24 * Molly watches his face “Then what do you wish?” Apr 12 15:51:53 We should stop this Apr 12 15:52:31 * Molly sighs frustratedly Apr 12 15:52:34 Alright. Apr 12 15:53:16 I'm sorry Apr 12 15:53:52 It’s fine... Apr 12 15:55:10 * Morgan sighs, doing his placket up Apr 12 15:55:35 * Molly exhales slowly, lowering her skirts Apr 12 15:57:52 what will you do now? Apr 12 15:58:29 * Morgan shrugs, helping her sit up Apr 12 15:58:30 I don't know Apr 12 15:59:13 * Molly takes his hand. The touch feels like a hint of electricity along his skin Apr 12 15:59:27 Do you need some time to... you know? Apr 12 16:00:27 No, I shall endure Apr 12 16:00:48 * Molly nods slowly “very well” Apr 12 16:01:12 You needn't, if you don't wish to Apr 12 16:01:36 * Molly bites her lip “You would not think badly of me?” Apr 12 16:02:13 No, I wouldn't Apr 12 16:02:39 * Molly smiles a little “But you would be thinking of me?” Apr 12 16:03:46 * Morgan nods Apr 12 16:03:58 But not too much? Apr 12 16:04:04 Best not Apr 12 16:04:34 * Molly nods, getting down from the table Apr 12 16:04:54 I don’t imagine it’ll take long at all Apr 12 16:05:24 * Morgan nods Apr 12 16:05:27 Alright blossom Apr 12 16:05:58 * Molly moves to him and kisses his cheek Apr 12 16:08:46 * Morgan sighs as she does so Apr 12 16:09:15 * Molly shivers a little, then steps away Apr 12 16:10:15 *There's another knock, and a call “Excuse me, Master Hockridge?” It sounds like Sebastian's father. Apr 12 16:11:10 * Morgan rolls his shoulders Apr 12 16:11:13 Go on, away with you Apr 12 16:13:05 * Molly nods, going towards the stairs. The look she gives him, combined with this odd fascination, is almost enough to make him throw all caution to the wind and go upstairs Apr 12 16:14:39 * Morgan takes a deep breath before opening the door Apr 12 16:15:07 Joseph is alone on the doorstep with a serious look: I know what is happening, and I can explain everything, but I'd advise not doing anything in haste that you might repent at leisure. Apr 12 16:15:43 What on Theah are you on about? Apr 12 16:16:49 * Molly is now known as Joseph Apr 12 16:16:54 May I come in? Apr 12 16:17:27 * Morgan nods Apr 12 16:18:13 * Joseph is now known as Joseff Apr 12 16:18:44 * Joseff enters, looking around “Do you have anything strong to drink?” Apr 12 16:19:09 * Morgan nods, moving to get a bottle of scotch, placing it on the table Apr 12 16:19:44 * Joseff looks to a chair “May I?” Apr 12 16:19:59 * Morgan nods Apr 12 16:20:24 * Joseff sits “Is Molly still safely in the house?” Apr 12 16:21:19 She's upstairs Apr 12 16:23:22 * Joseff nods Apr 12 16:24:05 Good... That’s good. *he waits until they have scotch in glasses before he says* You’ll want a couple before I begin Apr 12 16:24:47 What I want is for you to stop stalling Apr 12 16:26:14 * Joseff takes a deep breath Apr 12 16:26:30 Alright then. This is magic, and it is designed to get Molly pregnant Apr 12 16:27:39 * Morgan scowls Apr 12 16:27:51 Have you taken a blow to the head lately? Apr 12 16:28:38 * Joseff points to the scotch Apr 12 16:28:43 I warned you. Apr 12 16:29:05 I'm not shocked, I'm just thinking I'm talking to an idiot Apr 12 16:31:09 There is a lot going on with this, and the more I start trying to explain, the madder you’ll think I am Apr 12 16:33:09 Then I suspect this conversation will not go as you hope Apr 12 16:34:00 * Joseff nods “The only way I can prove this to you would run a high risk of Molly conceiving, which I get the impression is not your intention” Apr 12 16:35:05 * Morgan watches him Apr 12 16:35:11 Alright, I think you've had enough attention Apr 12 16:35:33 * Joseff sighs Apr 12 16:35:57 Give me any other explanation as to why she could heal my son, if not magic. Apr 12 16:36:46 And the rest of it? Apr 12 16:38:16 I know what has caused her to suddenly have a surge in sexual desirability because I have seen it happen to someone before Apr 12 16:39:02 * Morgan takes a glass of scotch, drinking it Apr 12 16:39:14 Go on... Apr 12 16:40:20 My brother had this same issue. It ensures he created an accidental pregnancy with a young Avalonian woman Apr 12 16:40:56 Sounds like bullshit Apr 12 16:42:31 I have been looking for this child. However, I see now I have found his grandchild Apr 12 16:43:47 * Morgan watches him suspiciously Apr 12 16:43:56 Healing magic is common here Apr 12 16:44:17 This after-effect is not though Apr 12 16:45:10 What, that your son cannot take no for an answer? Apr 12 16:46:00 It is not just him, I have seen several men trying to make their way here. Seb is stopping them Apr 12 16:46:54 There is no reason for me to accept this Apr 12 16:48:41 Then you will need to do one of two things. Option one, you make love to her twice, and take the risk. Option two, you keep her safely locked up until exactly twenty four hours have passed, at which time the effect will abruptly stop Apr 12 16:50:16 * Morgan watches him Apr 12 16:50:20 She will be protected... Apr 12 16:58:34 * Joseff nods “One more thing. Ask her whether today is the fourteenth day since her last course began. If I am correct, which I am, the answer will be yes” Apr 12 17:00:31 I'll consider it Apr 12 17:01:35 * Joseff nods, drinking his scotch Apr 12 17:01:57 Have you ever heard of the Eisen creatures known as the Nibelungen? Apr 12 17:03:01 Some fairytale I believe Apr 12 17:04:29 * Joseff sighs, finishing the scotch Apr 12 17:05:20 They are real, and they are at the root of this. I will leave you to your day, Sebastian and I will be off the estate until tomorrow lunchtime Apr 12 17:06:16 Very well Apr 12 17:09:42 * Joseff nods, standing up “Good luck. Where might I find her parents?” Apr 12 17:11:31 * Morgan frowns Apr 12 17:11:38 Sunnymeade, a farm on the way to Tawstock Apr 12 17:12:08 Thank you. I am sorry I did not find her sooner before this started Apr 12 17:12:21 If this horseshit is true... that means she's nobility... Apr 12 17:12:29 * Joseff nods Apr 12 17:12:48 Yes. Her Father would be Freiarr Intel instead of myself Apr 12 17:12:54 Insel * Apr 12 17:13:03 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 12 17:13:05 Thats a bad idea Apr 12 17:14:10 It is something to think about. But yes, by blood she is Lady Rosenkrantz Apr 12 17:14:38 * Morgan nods Apr 12 17:14:48 If you go by the main house, ask someone to send Mary to me please Apr 12 17:15:04 * Joseff nods, letting himself out Apr 12 17:15:14 * Morgan sits down heavily Apr 12 17:15:44 *it’s very quiet. If she is doing anything upstairs, he can’t hear it* Apr 12 17:16:50 * Morgan downs his scotch before pouring another Apr 12 17:17:12 *he’s through the next when there’s another knock* Apr 12 17:20:08 * Morgan moves to answer the door Apr 12 17:23:02 * Joseff has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 12 17:23:41 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Apr 12 17:25:24 * Morgan moves to answer the door Apr 12 17:25:45 * Molly is now known as Mary Apr 12 17:25:54 * Mary is waiting on the doorstep Apr 12 17:27:08 Molly and I will be remaining here for the rest of the day and tomorrow morning. Apr 12 17:27:56 * Mary smiles, and it borders on a smirk “Yes, Master Hockridge. I’ll see to bringing over your laundry. Do you want dinner bringing?” Apr 12 17:28:13 * Morgan nods Apr 12 17:28:14 Yes Apr 12 17:28:43 * Mary nods Apr 12 17:29:00 I see to it Apr 12 17:29:27 * Morgan nods Apr 12 17:29:28 Thank you Apr 12 17:29:37 * Mary goes Apr 12 17:30:05 * Morgan closes the door, going to sit back down Apr 12 17:30:28 *a few minutes later he hears Molly come down the stairs Apr 12 17:30:34 * Mary is now known as Molly Apr 12 17:33:14 Morgan? Apr 12 17:33:45 Yes? Apr 12 17:37:25 * Molly comes into sight. Her hair is down, and she’s nude apart for the sheet she’s wrapped in “Please, come to bed with me” Apr 12 17:37:57 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 12 17:38:00 I cant. Apr 12 17:39:08 It wouldn’t be disrespectful upstairs in a bed Apr 12 17:39:47 No, blossom, we cant do that... not now Apr 12 17:40:00 * Molly frowns Apr 12 17:40:09 But you were so eager... Apr 12 17:40:42 I know... Apr 12 17:41:42 I don’t understand what went wrong Apr 12 17:43:16 You deserve better but... its not just that now Apr 12 17:44:40 * Molly sighs “It seems that you do not want me. That something about getting so close to having me has put you off” Apr 12 17:45:28 No... but you won't like the answer Apr 12 17:51:50 * Molly shrugs “I think I should know” Apr 12 17:52:31 I wouldn't have acted so dishonourably with Dietlinde... I will not with you. You are too important... and besides, it seems there is some manipulation at play Apr 12 17:54:01 It was different with your Wife, I am just your Mistress Apr 12 17:54:33 Not that different Apr 12 17:54:59 * Molly nods slowly “I see...” Apr 12 17:55:49 I've had Joseff Rosenkrantz here... Apr 12 17:55:55 oh? Apr 12 17:56:44 He's been spinning some... tale... Apr 12 17:56:56 * Molly looks confused Apr 12 17:57:01 what about? Apr 12 17:57:37 Whats going on... you... Apr 12 17:59:05 * Molly nods “What -is- going on?” Apr 12 18:00:07 Amongst other things... you have healing magic, and the cause of our sudden escalation... and everyone trying to get to you... Apr 12 18:00:44 * Molly looks unhappy about this, but takes a seat “go on” Apr 12 18:01:00 Some... -thing- designed to get you pregnant... Apr 12 18:01:30 why would I want to get pregnant? Apr 12 18:01:40 Its not your doing Apr 12 18:02:25 So we cannot have intercourse because I might get pregnant? Apr 12 18:03:06 Because this sudden urgency is not of our making... we are being manipulated... Apr 12 18:04:19 I would have happily made love with you last night, or for months. Apr 12 18:04:33 maybe Apr 12 18:04:45 no. not maybe. Apr 12 18:05:50 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 18:05:54 It doesn't matter Apr 12 18:06:46 Am I going to be like this forever? Apr 12 18:07:10 Twenty four hours, then it'll abruptly stop, apparently Apr 12 18:07:39 * Molly nods “And then we can consider it?” Apr 12 18:08:11 Then... maybe. But I suspect things are about to happen fast Apr 12 18:08:23 What things? Apr 12 18:09:19 Rosenkrantz brother was subject to the same thing... he got an avalonian woman pregnant... Apr 12 18:10:07 * Molly shrugs, confused Apr 12 18:10:10 yes? Apr 12 18:10:30 This thing... affects the family line... Apr 12 18:10:44 * Molly looks thoughtful Apr 12 18:10:59 Hmm... Apr 12 18:11:18 * Morgan nods a little Apr 12 18:11:46 But wouldn’t my parents have it? Apr 12 18:12:09 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 18:12:14 You'd have to ask Rosenkrantz Apr 12 18:13:11 * Molly nods, still thinking “Both my grandmothers were married when my mother and father were born though” Apr 12 18:13:44 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 18:14:19 But then, if it makes people feel desperately attracted, might they have been unfaithful? Apr 12 18:16:19 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 18:16:23 I'm the wrong person to ask Apr 12 18:17:37 My grandmother in Durham, her husband was in the Merchant Navy, so... But then, my grandmother here was not very well in her mind Apr 12 18:19:10 He thinks you are his brothers granddaughter Apr 12 18:19:17 * Molly starts idly fiddling with her hair, loosely braiding it. What would it feel like around his fingers, or held roughly in his fist... Apr 12 18:19:35 That wouldn’t be good, would it? Apr 12 18:20:00 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 18:20:51 * Molly frowns Apr 12 18:21:00 I’d be nobility. Apr 12 18:21:06 * Morgan nods Apr 12 18:21:14 Lady Rosenkrantz Apr 12 18:21:21 * Molly shakes her head Apr 12 18:21:43 no thank you. A noblewoman cannot be a Mistress, she’d be ruined... Apr 12 18:22:06 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 18:22:20 Thats easily covered up Apr 12 18:23:54 Is it? Apr 12 18:24:17 * Morgan nods Apr 12 18:24:49 I don’t want to be a noblewoman, I want to be your mistress. Apr 12 18:25:15 I suspect you're about to have little choice Apr 12 18:27:09 * Molly looks upset by this Apr 12 18:27:24 I don’t want to be taken away from you! Apr 12 18:27:51 I don't want you to be Apr 12 18:29:30 * Molly puts her arms on the table and then her face on them, starting to cry Apr 12 18:32:19 I'm sorry Apr 12 18:32:51 it’s not... your fault... Apr 12 18:33:05 Even so Apr 12 18:35:48 * Molly sits back, wiping her eyes with the edge of the sheet Apr 12 18:36:04 What if I have to go to Eisen?! Apr 12 18:36:57 Lets just... wait and see what happens Apr 12 18:37:39 * Molly nods Apr 12 18:38:18 You cannot make love to me now, because people would try to make us marry, wouldn’t they? Apr 12 18:38:26 * Morgan nods Apr 12 18:38:33 Most likely Apr 12 18:39:32 * Molly nods sadly “if only Sebastian hadn’t interrupted us” Apr 12 18:40:40 Then you would have no choice Apr 12 18:42:08 Then I would only be subject to your choices for me, not anyone else’s Apr 12 18:43:33 It wouldn't have been right Apr 12 18:44:15 * Molly shrugs Apr 12 18:44:29 Now everything is going to be very wrong Apr 12 18:45:42 perhaps Apr 12 18:46:54 * Molly draws a deep breath “I am going to dress. I need to start preparing for what might happen next” Apr 12 18:47:36 * Morgan nods Apr 12 18:47:41 alright Apr 12 18:50:21 * Molly gets up, leaving him to ponder the situation Apr 12 18:50:51 * Morgan sighs, pouring another drink Apr 12 18:52:39 *he hears a familiar rhythmically creaking of the bed up above Apr 12 18:53:10 * Morgan settles to wait Apr 12 18:54:40 *it continues for a few minutes, but she doesn’t return after it’s stopped* Apr 12 18:55:37 * Morgan sets about making some tea Apr 12 18:56:22 *The cup he makes for her goes cold, and there’s still no sign of her Apr 12 18:56:37 * Morgan sighs, slowly climbing the stairs Apr 12 18:57:14 *her door is open Apr 12 18:58:36 * Morgan goes to check on her Apr 12 19:00:42 * Molly is asleep, completely naked, and this magical effect is extremely strong. Given what her Father is like, he might never share a house with her again, maybe even never see her again Apr 12 19:02:39 * Morgan grits his teeth, moving to cover her before closing the door as he exits the room Apr 12 19:04:49 *his body is definitely not impressed by this. He also can’t leave to train or patrol. He’s trapped between her familys’ possible decisions and his own moral code Apr 12 19:05:14 * Morgan goes downstairs, spending the time sharpening his sword Apr 12 19:08:57 *hours and hours pass. He doesn’t see her, but he does hear her moving around in her room* Apr 12 19:11:13 * Morgan goes to look out of a window Apr 12 19:11:48 *he sees Sebastian walking towards the cottage* Apr 12 19:12:16 * Morgan grabs his sword, moving toward the door Apr 12 19:12:25 *he knocks* Apr 12 19:12:49 * Morgan opens the door slightly Apr 12 19:12:51 What? Apr 12 19:12:57 * Molly is now known as Sebastian Apr 12 19:13:18 I’ve been asked to take Molly back to her family home Apr 12 19:14:10 Absolutely not Apr 12 19:14:48 It’s the request of her mother and father Apr 12 19:15:16 I don't care Apr 12 19:15:32 You can’t keep her here Apr 12 19:16:01 Until she is going to be safe, thats exactly what I'll do Apr 12 19:16:12 She will be safe Apr 12 19:16:46 Says you, a man so desperate to get to her an elbow to the face barely stopped you. The answers no. Apr 12 19:17:31 I will be frank with you. Our fathers have decided we are to marry Apr 12 19:17:40 * Morgan smiles Apr 12 19:18:15 And when -her- father gains her forgiveness for abandoning her, calling her a whore, maybe -then- I'll give a fuck about what he decides. Now get lost. Apr 12 19:20:45 Please, I don’t want to have to call you out. You need to release her back to the custody of her legal guardian Apr 12 19:21:08 * Morgan pushes the point of his sword through the gap in the door, pressing it against Sebastien's groin Apr 12 19:21:19 Or I could make the whole plan moot unless you... fuck... off... Apr 12 19:21:59 * Sebastian steps back “I will have to take the matter to Lady Torrington “ Apr 12 19:23:06 Then you can call me out and I'll put you down and you'll be much worse off, their plans in tatters and then you can all get fucked. Apr 12 19:24:44 Morgan she doesn’t belong to you! Apr 12 19:26:05 * Morgan pulls the door open, levelling a pistol at him Apr 12 19:26:28 Nor does she you, nor her abusive father, so get lost or I'll put a ball in you Apr 12 19:26:34 * Morgan cocks the hammer Apr 12 19:28:04 * Sebastian sighs, shaking his head “Fine, it this won’t be the end of it” Apr 12 19:29:17 No doubt, you Eisen nobles can't just leave anything alone... you're all so obsessed with how you look to everyone, you bunch of self centred cunts. Now fuck off. Apr 12 19:29:46 * Sebastian leaves Apr 12 19:30:08 * Morgan closes the door, locking it before going to find Molly Apr 12 19:31:05 * Sebastian is now known as Molly Apr 12 19:31:24 * Molly is in her room and looks to be packing Apr 12 19:32:06 You are going somewhere? Apr 12 19:33:13 I imagine so Apr 12 19:33:55 * Morgan frowns Apr 12 19:33:57 What do you mean? Apr 12 19:35:37 My father will jump at the chance to climb the social ladder, and he won’t leave an unmarried daughter here when I could be used to gain more power and influence. Until now, I was worthless to them Apr 12 19:36:11 I'll cut him down if you wish Apr 12 19:36:47 You cannot Apr 12 19:37:18 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 19:37:23 Yes I can Apr 12 19:38:26 There would be consequences Apr 12 19:38:46 Aren't there always Apr 12 19:39:39 * Molly nods Apr 12 19:40:58 So either I go with them, I run away, or I go somewhere far far away Apr 12 19:42:19 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 19:45:36 * Molly nods, sitting on the bed Apr 12 19:45:50 It was lovely, being with you Apr 12 19:47:23 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 19:47:25 If you say so Apr 12 19:48:34 * Molly frowns Apr 12 19:48:45 Why are you angry with -me-? Apr 12 19:50:41 You're acquiescing... clearly you're not -that- bothered about it Apr 12 19:51:30 * Molly looks astounded by this Apr 12 19:52:25 What should I do then?! Should I be demanding that you marry me? Because that -is- the only way that I can see where we can be together! Apr 12 19:53:25 Your father would not allow it. Nor would Freire Rosenkrantz Apr 12 19:54:41 They would have no choice if we had set a date and then made love. Apr 12 19:55:35 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 19:55:57 No doubt they'd find a way... Eisen nobility aren't exactly trustworthy Apr 12 19:56:35 Then what do you want me to do? I want to be with you! Apr 12 19:57:57 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 19:58:00 I don't know Apr 12 19:59:57 * Molly nods, shifting to lie on the bed “It all seems hopeless” Apr 12 20:00:46 * Morgan nods Apr 12 20:00:47 I know Apr 12 20:01:50 * Molly watches him Apr 12 20:02:00 what is it -you- want? Apr 12 20:03:54 I don't know... I want you with me but... it seems thats not going to be the case Apr 12 20:04:55 * Molly sighs “would you come and hold me?” Apr 12 20:05:50 If you sit up Apr 12 20:06:52 why? Apr 12 20:07:26 Because I don't wish to lie down Apr 12 20:08:36 * Molly sits up Apr 12 20:11:44 * Morgan wraps his arms around her Apr 12 20:14:43 * Molly holds tightly to him. This is a dreadful idea, because all the wanting hits at once, as does a good dose of love and possessiveness. She is -his-. Apr 12 20:17:06 * Morgan scowls, biting the inside of his cheek Apr 12 20:18:56 * Molly inhales deeply before sighing “I love you, so very much” Apr 12 20:19:38 * Morgan sighs Apr 12 20:19:39 So do I Apr 12 20:21:19 * Molly gently kisses his neck “I would miss you more than I’d miss food” Apr 12 20:23:05 * Morgan gently disengages from her Apr 12 20:23:50 * Molly looks to him “You are so afraid of what could happen?” Apr 12 20:24:53 Given that we are being influenced... yes Apr 12 20:25:37 And last night, when it was just us in the bed, touching each other... were you afraid then? Apr 12 20:26:28 No, because that was -us- Apr 12 20:27:30 * Molly nods, pulling away fully “I should make us some food, just incase I have to leave soon” Apr 12 20:28:34 I'm not hungry Apr 12 20:32:06 * Molly nods “I’ll see to my own then” Apr 12 20:32:34 I'll come downstairs Apr 12 20:35:10 * Molly nods. She starts making some toast, but when she’s eating it she manages to drop raspberry jam on her breast. She giggles then as if there isn’t a huge weight on her shoulders, as if they can just stay together forever. She smiles Apr 12 20:35:13 Uh oh! Apr 12 20:36:05 Missed your mouth with that jam... Apr 12 20:38:33 * Molly nods, smiling Apr 12 20:38:40 I did Apr 12 20:39:49 * Morgan nods, setting to make some tea Apr 12 20:40:15 * Molly gets the jame before sucking it off her finger Apr 12 20:41:23 * Morgan blushes, looking away Apr 12 20:41:24 Tea? Apr 12 20:42:06 * Molly watches him “uhh... yes, okay” Apr 12 20:43:09 * Morgan nods, pouring two cups Apr 12 20:45:02 * Molly looks at him Apr 12 20:45:09 what made you look away? Apr 12 20:45:37 Nothing decent Apr 12 20:47:15 * Molly smiles Apr 12 20:47:23 I’d definitely like to know Apr 12 20:48:43 Maybe later Apr 12 20:49:03 assuming I am still here Apr 12 20:49:19 * Molly sips her tea, watching from the window Apr 12 20:51:39 * Morgan sighs Apr 12 20:56:21 *it starts to rain, and it gets colder. She moves to the other room to sit close by the fire. She watches the flames, knees pulled up and arms around them Apr 12 20:57:26 * Morgan sighs, watching her Apr 12 20:58:43 * Molly touches her lower lip with her index and middle finger, just like she had on the rainy afternoon in Carleon after he’d first kissed her Apr 12 21:02:31 I don't know what the fallout would be... Apr 12 21:03:17 * Molly looks to him Apr 12 21:03:20 of? Apr 12 21:04:01 Us... preempting them... Apr 12 21:05:22 * Molly shrugs “It doesn’t seem like you would wish to, and given your past, I can understand that” Apr 12 21:05:50 I don't want to lose you Apr 12 21:06:44 But you also do not want to marry again Apr 12 21:08:21 That wasn't ever in my plans... but then none of this was Apr 12 21:08:33 * Molly nods Apr 12 21:10:06 They may well be difficult, but a promise and a date and a consummation makes a couple married in Theus’ eyes, at least in Avalon, but I assume in Eisen too? Apr 12 21:10:41 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:10:43 Yes Apr 12 21:11:41 * Molly looks at him “I am not going to attempt to persuade you” Apr 12 21:12:38 I know Apr 12 21:16:02 It has to be your choice Apr 12 21:16:15 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:16:16 I know Apr 12 21:17:07 * Molly nods, going back to watching the fire Apr 12 21:19:49 *he notices the rain getting very heavy* Apr 12 21:20:05 Perhaps they won’t come tonight Apr 12 21:20:53 They'd already sent Sebastien once Apr 12 21:22:02 * Molly sighs Apr 12 21:22:11 The rain may not deter them then Apr 12 21:22:27 No... Apr 12 21:23:36 * Molly nods, fiddling with her lip again as she quietly watches the crackling logs that he’d chopped for them Apr 12 21:24:42 * Morgan watches the fire Apr 12 21:27:07 *there’s a few rumbles of thunder in the following twenty minutes, and Molly gets up to watch the lightning flashes from the window* Surely this would keep them away? Apr 12 21:28:15 * Morgan shrugs Apr 12 21:28:16 I don't know Apr 12 21:29:41 * Molly moves to the chair, watching him Apr 12 21:30:26 Alright... Apr 12 21:31:41 Alright? Apr 12 21:31:52 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:33:24 You might need to expand upon that... Apr 12 21:34:29 Do I? Apr 12 21:34:51 You mean we will have a De Futuro betrothal? Apr 12 21:35:40 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:36:32 * Molly nods slowly Apr 12 21:37:42 Alright... How about... May Twenty Fourth? Apr 12 21:39:20 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:39:21 Alright Apr 12 21:39:48 * Molly nods, standing up Apr 12 21:39:52 Very well Apr 12 21:41:35 Unless you've changed your mind... Apr 12 21:42:26 No, I haven’t, it’s just... I’m a bit nervous now Apr 12 21:42:36 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:42:38 I know what you mean Apr 12 21:44:02 It feels... I don’t know... Like it’s somehow sad? Apr 12 21:44:24 Like we've been forced? Apr 12 21:44:52 * Molly nods “Despite it being what I’ve wanted for months” Apr 12 21:45:26 We could just lie... Apr 12 21:45:57 * Molly looks serious “Would you prefer that?” Apr 12 21:46:11 It'd stop us feeling like we had no say in it Apr 12 21:46:37 it would... Apr 12 21:48:17 Then it'd be up to us as and when... Apr 12 21:48:54 * Molly nods thoughtfully “that is true...” Apr 12 21:49:34 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:50:30 * Molly moves closer “Or...” Apr 12 21:50:52 Or? Apr 12 21:51:04 * Molly kisses him gently Apr 12 21:52:11 * Morgan shrugs a little Apr 12 21:53:03 * Molly stays close, looking up at him “we could just see how it goes?” Apr 12 21:54:08 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:54:09 Alright Apr 12 21:54:55 Just... try to recall how you felt for me last night in your bed... Apr 12 21:55:29 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:55:33 Alright Apr 12 21:56:33 * Molly nods “I love you, and I do want you” Apr 12 21:57:03 * Morgan nods Apr 12 21:57:05 Likewise Apr 12 21:58:25 * Molly smiles Apr 12 21:58:32 So, table, or bed? Apr 12 21:59:57 Bed... Apr 12 22:00:14 * Molly nods, taking his hand Apr 12 22:00:19 Let’s go then Apr 12 22:00:43 * Morgan nods, standing up and heading to the front door to lock it Apr 12 22:00:52 * Molly smiles Apr 12 22:00:57 That’s wise Apr 12 22:03:26 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 12 22:18:36 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)