**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Apr 26 11:15:16 2026 Apr 26 11:15:16 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Apr 26 17:22:03 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.101) has joined Apr 26 17:23:18 That would be a cruel thing to do when your friends are missing you Apr 26 17:23:18 * Morgan looks at him Apr 26 17:23:18 And when your wife and child are murdered, you can judge my actions Apr 26 17:23:18 Being the victim of cruelty doesn’t excuse a conscious choice to inflict cruelty on others who have done nothing but continue to love you Apr 26 17:23:18 Oh, you can take your sanctimony and shove it where the sun doesn't shine, considering your actions in the last couple of days Apr 26 17:23:24 I absent myself from the love of my friends because I don't deserve it... you tried to force a woman into marriage, and to take her away against her will... Apr 26 17:23:25 All for societal gain... Apr 26 17:23:27 * Sebastian looks him over “I will write and let Heinzharold know where he can contact you. We will be leaving this morning” Apr 26 17:23:30 * Morgan shrugs Apr 26 17:23:32 No point in staying now there's no advantage to be gained... no interest in your kin now she cant be used for your advancement... Apr 26 17:23:35 * Morgan turns, walking toward the cottage Apr 26 17:23:37 *he isn’t followed* Apr 26 17:23:39 * Morgan lets himself in Apr 26 17:23:41 *it smells like coffee, bacon and eggs. Molly is in a dressing gown, barefoot and hair down. She looks happy to see him Apr 26 17:23:44 * Sebastian is now known as Molly Apr 26 17:23:46 good morning! breakfast won’t be long Apr 26 17:23:48 * Morgan nods Apr 26 17:23:52 Alright Apr 26 17:23:54 * Molly comes to kiss his cheek. She smells like rosewater, as usual, and her lips are soft and warm Apr 26 17:23:56 I wasn’t sure if you’d still be in bed this morning Apr 26 17:23:58 It was time for me to be up and out Apr 26 17:27:13 *briefly turning over in reality only puts him further down the dream. They’d had the banns read, still with a date set for May 24th, and they’d settled into sharing a bed. It’s about four weeks later, with three to go to the wedding, that he wakes up within the dream one morning with an odd sense of something being different Apr 26 17:27:55 * Morgan gets out of bed, looking around Apr 26 17:29:17 * Molly isn’t there Apr 26 17:29:47 * Morgan listens intently Apr 26 17:32:13 * Molly comes back up the stairs, she’s still in her dressing gown Apr 26 17:33:10 Where were you? Apr 26 17:33:57 I was in the garden for fresh air, I was feeling a little queasy Apr 26 17:34:37 * Morgan frowns Apr 26 17:35:32 * Molly watches him Apr 26 17:35:44 I think... maybe... Apr 26 17:36:03 Maybe... Apr 26 17:36:24 * Molly looks wary Apr 26 17:36:32 I might be with child Apr 26 17:36:54 Oh... I see... Apr 26 17:37:47 I’m sorry Apr 26 17:38:05 Its... its alright... to be expected really Apr 26 17:39:04 * Molly nods Apr 26 17:39:48 We will be able to afford to have a child, won’t we? Apr 26 17:39:59 We'll have to wait and see Apr 26 17:40:07 I imagine so Apr 26 17:41:08 * Molly nods Apr 26 17:41:30 Is there anything I can do to make you feel better about it? Apr 26 17:41:58 I'm alright... Apr 26 17:42:59 it won’t be until after Prophets mass, so there’s time to get used to it Apr 26 17:43:43 * Morgan nods Apr 26 17:43:44 aye Apr 26 17:45:10 * Molly comes to hug him, and then he can smell that scent. It’s not the same as Dietlinde’s was, but it’s as impactful Apr 26 17:45:15 It’ll be alright Apr 26 17:45:46 * Morgan nods Apr 26 17:45:49 We'll manage Apr 26 17:48:31 * Molly sighs, pulling in close “I hope it won’t change things between us” Apr 26 17:49:18 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 26 17:49:21 no Apr 26 17:49:54 good, because I like where we are now Apr 26 17:50:30 * Morgan nods Apr 26 17:50:37 I suppose... I should write to my family... Apr 26 17:50:52 * Molly looks up at him Apr 26 17:50:54 why? Apr 26 17:51:56 * Morgan shrugs Apr 26 17:52:06 We are marrying... there may be a child... Apr 26 17:53:35 but we’re not leaving? Apr 26 17:54:10 I don't think so Apr 26 17:55:55 * Molly smiles Apr 26 17:56:01 Good Apr 26 17:58:06 Is it? Apr 26 17:59:18 * Molly nods Apr 26 17:59:26 We have a nice quiet life here Apr 26 18:00:17 I suppose so Apr 26 18:03:20 * Molly smiles “I should get dressed, I offered to help with altering some dresses for Lady Catherine” Apr 26 18:05:22 * Morgan nods Apr 26 18:05:23 Alright Apr 26 18:07:14 * Molly kisses his cheek “I love you, I’ll do my best to make you happy” Apr 26 18:08:07 * Morgan nods Apr 26 18:08:11 likewise Apr 26 18:09:23 * Molly goes to their room, leaving him in the hall Apr 26 18:09:48 * Morgan sighs, following her in to get dressed Apr 26 18:13:25 * Molly takes everything off without hesitation. Alongside the bare skin, the scent of her, just the knowledge of her being pregnant, is a distraction from his own dressing Apr 26 18:16:04 * Morgan concentrates, getting dressed quickly Apr 26 18:17:57 * Molly is almost dressed when there’s a knock at the door Apr 26 18:19:05 * Morgan goes to answer it, knife in hand Apr 26 18:22:24 *Heinzharold is stood on the doorstep. He’s grown his hair out, and has even managed a small beard* Apr 26 18:22:28 * Molly is now known as HH Apr 26 18:22:30 Hey. Apr 26 18:23:06 * Morgan stares at him, stunned Apr 26 18:24:52 * HH grins Apr 26 18:25:00 I know, I look good, right? Apr 26 18:26:10 * Morgan blinks Apr 26 18:26:14 Come in, sit... Apr 26 18:28:21 * HH nods, going in. He looks around “Nice, I like it... Missing something though...” Apr 26 18:28:43 Is it? Apr 26 18:30:10 * Morgan sets about getting the fire going Apr 26 18:31:28 Bacon? Coffee? Been riding since three o’clock *he sits down* Apr 26 18:32:24 I'll get them to cook some in the main house... why'd you start out so early? Apr 26 18:35:19 Figured I’d left you without coming to find you long enough, didn’ want you thinkin’ mebbie I wasn’t coming Apr 26 18:35:30 * Morgan shrugs Apr 26 18:35:32 Wouldn't have blamed you Apr 26 18:36:40 * HH shrugs, stretching “You always came for me” Apr 26 18:38:40 What do you know? Apr 26 18:41:11 * HH grins Apr 26 18:41:19 That they were my fuckin’ apples. Apr 26 18:41:50 Patently untrue Apr 26 18:43:43 * HH scoffs Apr 26 18:43:54 yeah, keep tellin’ yerself that! Apr 26 18:44:29 * Morgan nods, putting a kettle on to boil Apr 26 18:44:40 How'd you feel about tea? Apr 26 18:45:23 I’ll take anything right now, man Apr 26 18:46:34 * Morgan nods, getting a pot ready Apr 26 18:46:41 I'd avoid the coffee if anyone offers any Apr 26 18:47:22 * HH nods Apr 26 18:47:25 Will do Apr 26 18:47:46 * Morgan nods, getting the cups ready Apr 26 18:49:27 Guess you mean about where the fuck you’ve been? Apr 26 18:50:33 * Morgan stops momentarily, nodding Apr 26 18:56:44 Rosie wrote to me, said you were here being Master At Arms and pretendin’ to be a commoner Apr 26 18:57:17 I see Apr 26 18:59:02 Me an’ Claudia, we thought if we put ourselves about a bit in the docks we’d find yer ass on a ship Apr 26 18:59:59 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 26 19:00:23 Mp/// Apr 26 19:00:53 No... Apr 26 19:01:06 * HH nods Apr 26 19:01:39 said it’d only be right to let you tell me the rest Apr 26 19:02:26 Ah, so he chickened out Apr 26 19:02:43 * HH shrugs Apr 26 19:02:45 guess so? Apr 26 19:03:49 * Morgan nods Apr 26 19:03:58 Oh he did... he tell you why -he- was here? Apr 26 19:06:20 Some family history stuff Apr 26 19:06:36 * Morgan snorts Apr 26 19:06:50 Yeah... tried to force a woman to marry him and leave here Apr 26 19:08:16 * HH frowns Apr 26 19:08:25 Okaaaay... pretty weird Apr 26 19:08:41 Against her will Apr 26 19:11:11 That’s not on Apr 26 19:11:38 No... its not Apr 26 19:14:24 why did he want to do that? Apr 26 19:14:46 Social advancement Apr 26 19:16:48 Huh. Not like him at all Apr 26 19:18:06 * Morgan shrugs Apr 26 19:19:07 I’ll tell him that’s unacceptable Apr 26 19:19:17 It doesn't matter anymore Apr 26 19:21:25 How come? Apr 26 19:22:21 Because we are married... in the eyes of god... Apr 26 19:23:54 * HH nods, smiling slightly “Right, okay” Apr 26 19:24:50 * Morgan frowns Apr 26 19:24:55 Why are you smiling? Apr 26 19:25:55 Just a bit surprised, you being married on a technicality Apr 26 19:26:18 Needs must Apr 26 19:28:15 * HH sips his tea Apr 26 19:28:34 Bit of happy news, is it? Apr 26 19:29:26 What do you mean? Apr 26 19:30:52 Need to be getting married, already part way there... Is there a babe on the way? Apr 26 19:31:16 We needed to be married so they would leave her alone... they weren't taking no for an answer Apr 26 19:31:41 So we had a de futuro wedding... banns have been read now... Apr 26 19:32:21 * HH nods Apr 26 19:32:34 Lucky yer best man has turned up then! Apr 26 19:33:08 * Morgan nods Apr 26 19:33:11 I suppose it is Apr 26 19:34:48 * HH nods, then sets down the cup Apr 26 19:35:22 Guess I have to tell you what’s gone on at home now, gonna throw a spanner in the works... Apr 26 19:35:37 * Morgan nods, sitting down Apr 26 19:35:39 Go on then Apr 26 19:35:56 * HH watches him closely Apr 26 19:36:01 Edward’s dead Apr 26 19:36:30 * Morgan frowns Apr 26 19:36:32 How? Apr 26 19:37:28 Bit o’ a long story, but he and Karsten Eldreich had a duel, killed each other Apr 26 19:37:41 I see Apr 26 19:37:49 * HH nods Apr 26 19:38:09 Then Alarice ran off with this Montaigne guy... Apr 26 19:38:33 * Morgan scratches his forehead Apr 26 19:38:36 What was the duel about? Apr 26 19:38:55 well, before that, Edward knocked her up Apr 26 19:40:01 Alarice? Apr 26 19:41:52 yep Apr 26 19:42:24 And -I'm- the disgrace Apr 26 19:43:36 No, it’s pretty bad all round. Jarvie got knocked up by a ship’s captain, due any time Apr 26 19:43:54 Well, Edwards not around so they're probably safe Apr 26 19:44:47 * HH nods “Yeah, unforchunately I didn’ manage to get my hands on him before it happened Apr 26 19:44:59 So its known? Apr 26 19:45:38 * HH looks disgusted “You think I would give away summat like that to yer Ma without yer consent?!” Apr 26 19:46:39 How did -you- know? Apr 26 19:48:15 The dumbass arsonist had made a note of where and who Apr 26 19:48:58 * Morgan nods a little, slowly moving so his head is on the table and his arms covering his head Apr 26 19:51:37 * HH just stays quiet, giving him time to process it Apr 26 19:53:09 * Morgan lifts his head after four minutes Apr 26 19:53:16 What else? Apr 26 19:54:26 Edward’s kid lives with your parents now Apr 26 19:54:48 Alarices? Apr 26 19:55:43 Yeah Apr 26 19:56:14 * Morgan nods, staring at his tea Apr 26 19:58:44 He’s just comin’ up to four now. Cute kid Apr 26 19:59:02 * Morgan nods a little Apr 26 19:59:05 How are my parents? Apr 26 19:59:21 * HH shrugs Apr 26 19:59:30 They’ve been through a lot, man Apr 26 20:00:09 * Morgan nods Apr 26 20:00:16 I don't want to add to their troubles Apr 26 20:01:05 Yep, that’s why yer gonna be packing yer bag and coming with me Apr 26 20:01:22 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 26 20:01:29 They don't need me turning up like a bad penny Apr 26 20:03:01 Man, they’ve got an illegitimate four year old as the only male heir right now... Apr 26 20:04:44 I cant. I've got responsibilities here Apr 26 20:05:57 You got responsibilities there too Apr 26 20:06:48 -had-. They all but banished me, I've been estranged from them longer than I've been away... Apr 26 20:08:59 You have the chance to fix it. They regret it, man Apr 26 20:09:55 Maybe thats the price -they- have to pay. I've paid mine Apr 26 20:11:09 * HH sighs Apr 26 20:11:19 It’s up to you, ain’t it? Apr 26 20:12:03 Not entirely Apr 26 20:13:20 Oh yeah, yer wife Apr 26 20:14:24 * Morgan nods Apr 26 20:14:26 yeah Apr 26 20:15:59 Gonna be a tough sell? Apr 26 20:16:08 Probably Apr 26 20:16:30 damn Apr 26 20:18:34 * Morgan shrugs Apr 26 20:20:27 She noble? Apr 26 20:20:40 Unknowingly, yes Apr 26 20:22:12 * HH nods Apr 26 20:22:16 Makes it easier Apr 26 20:24:25 * Morgan shrugs Apr 26 20:24:29 We'll see Apr 26 20:25:25 * HH nods Apr 26 20:25:32 when can I meet her then? Apr 26 20:26:35 I'll go see if she's ready to Apr 26 20:28:06 * HH nods, drinking his tea Apr 26 20:28:17 * Morgan gets up, going upstairs Apr 26 20:30:38 * HH is now known as Molly Apr 26 20:30:53 * Molly is sat on the edge of the bed quietly Apr 26 20:31:10 Are you alright? Apr 26 20:32:47 I didn’t want to interrupt Apr 26 20:33:05 That doesn't answer my question Apr 26 20:34:22 Yes, I am. It’s someone from Eisen? Apr 26 20:35:18 Its HeinzHarold Apr 26 20:36:37 * Molly smiles Apr 26 20:36:46 Are you pleased to see him? Apr 26 20:37:55 Yes and no Apr 26 20:38:36 why? Apr 26 20:39:22 A lots happened. He wants to meet you Apr 26 20:40:26 * Molly looks a little uneasy “What if he doesn’t like me?” Apr 26 20:41:02 I'm sure he will... not sure his Avalonian is any good mind Apr 26 20:43:39 * Molly nods, standing up. She comes to hug him, but he notices that strangely she already has a proper bump Apr 26 20:43:52 * Morgan frowns Apr 26 20:44:03 You shouldn't have a bump yet... not by a long way Apr 26 20:44:52 * Molly smiles. Her eyes look even bluer Apr 26 20:44:59 Shouldn’t I? why? Apr 26 20:45:26 You aren't far enough along... Apr 26 20:46:09 * Molly looks around with puzzlement Apr 26 20:46:21 I think you’re dreaming, my love Apr 26 20:46:39 * Morgan looks around, nodding slowly Apr 26 20:48:01 *it does all look blue* Apr 26 20:48:42 Yeah I think so Apr 26 20:49:09 * Molly smiles, kissing him soundly a moment Apr 26 20:49:15 I’ve missed you Apr 26 20:50:18 * Morgan nods Apr 26 20:50:23 And I you. Apr 26 20:51:30 * Molly breathes in deeply by his neck “sadly I think it’s dawn soon” Apr 26 20:52:08 * Morgan nods Apr 26 20:52:11 Probably Apr 26 20:52:50 Do you want to lay with me until then? Apr 26 20:56:20 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Apr 26 20:57:51 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)