**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Jul 12 09:20:53 2026 Jul 12 09:20:53 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 12 10:48:49 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 12 12:22:00 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 12 17:03:04 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Jul 12 17:04:07 We can stay somewhere indoors for the night, that’s not a jail cell? Jul 12 17:04:07 * Morgan nods, looking around Jul 12 17:04:07 While I think, yes Jul 12 17:04:07 *she points to an inn* Jul 12 17:04:07 * Morgan nods, heading towards it Jul 12 17:04:10 *it’s cheap looking. A bored looking young man is at the bar* Jul 12 17:04:12 B: what can I get you? Jul 12 17:04:14 Coffee and some bread and whatever the young lady wants Jul 12 17:04:16 * Molly says “whiskey, please Jul 12 17:04:20 *the man looks her over before shrugging and seeing to it Jul 12 17:04:22 Are we getting a room? Jul 12 17:04:24 Got to stay somewhere I suppose Jul 12 17:04:26 B: You want a room? Jul 12 17:04:28 * Morgan nods Jul 12 17:04:30 *he sees to what they want, then hands Morgan a key* Number seven, up the stairs and right Jul 12 17:04:32 * Morgan nods, moving to a table and sitting down Jul 12 17:05:48 * Molly sits down too, hands in her lap. She’s very quiet. Jul 12 17:07:43 *the man brings their items, then goes out of the door behind the bar. She picks up the whiskey, sniffing it Jul 12 17:08:28 * Morgan sighs, taking the note out and reading it again Jul 12 17:09:12 * Molly sips it before coughing hard Jul 12 17:10:19 That’s disgusting! Jul 12 17:10:34 Then why did you order it? Jul 12 17:11:08 I’ve never tried it, and it seems like the sort of thing someone in my situation would drink Jul 12 17:11:53 * Morgan nods Jul 12 17:11:59 Thats reasonable Jul 12 17:12:45 * Molly nods Jul 12 17:14:24 Why did you do that? Jul 12 17:14:34 Which part? Jul 12 17:14:57 Marrying me, you didn’t have to Jul 12 17:15:32 perhaps Jul 12 17:16:42 What happens now? Jul 12 17:17:40 I'm not sure Jul 12 17:18:07 * Molly nods, fiddling with the glass Jul 12 17:18:38 I won’t make things difficult. I know what a wife is supposed to do. Jul 12 17:18:55 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 17:19:57 Don't give me any trouble and you'll come out on the other side of this in a decent position Jul 12 17:20:11 * Molly nods “It has to be worth your while. It was generous of you to try to save me, so...” Jul 12 17:21:23 No it wasn't. I cannot abide cruelty, and the sort of idiocy they were engaging in Jul 12 17:22:23 * Molly shrugs “Most men wouldn’t. For as long as I am around, I won’t fight back or anything like that” Jul 12 17:22:48 * Morgan glances at her Jul 12 17:22:52 That will not be necessary Jul 12 17:23:13 But it is, because that’s what marriage is Jul 12 17:23:54 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 17:24:25 besides, I owe you, and I don’t have anything else to give Jul 12 17:24:57 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 12 17:25:06 We may have to travel Jul 12 17:25:17 To where? Jul 12 17:26:05 Eisen... maybe Jul 12 17:26:25 * Molly looks confused “where is that?” Jul 12 17:27:14 About a weeks sail Jul 12 17:27:40 I know it’s by a ship, but where? is it north, or south? Jul 12 17:28:27 South, more or less... Jul 12 17:28:49 * Molly nods Jul 12 17:28:55 why would we go there? Jul 12 17:30:05 Because if I want access to my money, I need to see someone there Jul 12 17:30:51 * Molly watches him “That’s strange. Why does someone in Eisen have your money?” Jul 12 17:32:40 Because he has the power to Jul 12 17:33:19 Oh. *she broods a moment* Who even ARE you? Jul 12 17:34:10 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 17:34:53 * Molly nods “Are you a bad man?” Jul 12 17:34:58 * Morgan sighs Jul 12 17:35:00 Some think so Jul 12 17:35:53 * Molly nods sadly “Are you going to hurt me?” Jul 12 17:36:14 No. I am not cruel Jul 12 17:36:33 * Molly nods Jul 12 17:36:38 Where do you live? Jul 12 17:39:09 I move around a lot Jul 12 17:39:38 Do you have any family? Jul 12 17:39:55 * Morgan frowns Jul 12 17:40:09 To the best of my knowledge, parents and a brother Jul 12 17:40:39 But you don’t still live with them... what is your trade? Jul 12 17:46:33 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Jul 12 17:51:00 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 12 17:51:43 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Jul 12 18:17:54 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Jul 12 18:18:36 Where do you live? Jul 12 18:18:36 I move around a lot Jul 12 18:18:36 Do you have any family? Jul 12 18:18:36 * Morgan frowns Jul 12 18:18:36 To the best of my knowledge, parents and a brother Jul 12 18:18:38 But you don’t still live with them... what is your trade? Jul 12 18:18:42 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 18:18:46 I've done several jobs Jul 12 18:19:14 But you’ve not completed an Apprenticeship in anything? Jul 12 18:19:56 no Jul 12 18:20:32 * Molly nods Jul 12 18:21:03 how old are you? *he’s 25* Jul 12 18:21:32 Twenty five Jul 12 18:22:02 wow, that’s old to have not finished an apprenticeship! Jul 12 18:22:13 * Molly blushes “sorry” Jul 12 18:22:19 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 18:22:23 They were not available to me Jul 12 18:22:47 Have you been in prison?! Jul 12 18:22:55 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 12 18:22:56 No Jul 12 18:23:10 * Molly looks at him closely Jul 12 18:23:19 Are you a Gentleman? Jul 12 18:24:11 No Jul 12 18:25:10 You have to be something! You can’t be not a worker, or prisoner, or gentleman! Jul 12 18:25:49 Clearly I can... I worked as a farm hand recently, I heard there was an opening here Jul 12 18:26:10 * Molly shakes head head Jul 12 18:26:13 her* Jul 12 18:26:17 Makes no sense. Jul 12 18:27:15 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 18:28:21 A travelling farm hand wouldn’t have any money, let alone enough for a foreign powerful man to have any of it. All his money would go to survival. Jul 12 18:28:51 I didn't say thats what I was... just that I have worked Jul 12 18:29:09 Why does the man have your money then? Jul 12 18:29:23 *she sips her drink, grimacing but swallowing it* Jul 12 18:29:45 Because he has the power to, as I said Jul 12 18:30:14 * Molly tilts her head Jul 12 18:30:18 Are you a spy? Jul 12 18:30:36 * Morgan shakes his head Jul 12 18:30:39 No, I'm not Jul 12 18:31:35 You don’t talk like a farm hand, you weren’t volunteering your name much to anyone, you see why a spy would make sense? Jul 12 18:31:48 * Morgan nods Jul 12 18:31:50 Just wrong Jul 12 18:32:07 Is Mr Morgan really your name? Jul 12 18:32:52 No Jul 12 18:33:10 What is it? What do I call you? Jul 12 18:34:02 Morgan will be fine Jul 12 18:34:22 So I’m Molly Something now? Jul 12 18:35:16 Since it isn't my name, any marriage contract is not binding Jul 12 18:35:40 Oh. Jul 12 18:36:46 You'll be free before too long Jul 12 18:37:04 * Molly shrugs Jul 12 18:37:09 I suppose so Jul 12 18:39:15 We'll get you away from here and these small minded idiots Jul 12 18:40:02 I don’t really have anywhere to go or anyone to rely on Jul 12 18:41:03 * Morgan nods Jul 12 18:41:09 Best make sure you're set for the future then Jul 12 18:42:40 Not sure how when you got have any money either though Jul 12 18:43:15 I'll have to go see him, get my money Jul 12 18:44:12 * Molly shrugs slightly, I suppose so Jul 12 18:46:07 * Molly drinks the rest of the whiskey Jul 12 18:46:27 Once thats done I'll find you somewhere safe Jul 12 18:46:35 You’ll need to find a ship for passage... Jul 12 18:47:26 Yes, I know Jul 12 18:48:23 The tide should be favourable early morning tomorrow Jul 12 18:48:46 * Morgan nods Jul 12 18:48:51 aye Jul 12 18:49:23 Is there anything you want to know about me? Jul 12 18:50:07 Is there any point>? Jul 12 18:50:41 No, I suppose not. Jul 12 18:52:11 I recognise the look of someone who wants it all to be over Jul 12 18:52:19 * Molly nods Jul 12 18:53:25 I do. I wish I could believe that life had anything good in store for me, but it’s shown me that nothing good awaits Jul 12 18:53:40 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Jul 12 18:54:24 What about for you? Do you look forward to anything? Jul 12 18:55:04 No Jul 12 18:55:32 * Molly nods Jul 12 18:55:42 Getting your money back will be good though? Jul 12 18:56:31 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 18:56:33 I suppose Jul 12 18:58:12 At least you have family. Jul 12 18:58:42 You'd think so Jul 12 18:59:18 As someone whose family don’t want her, I think that’s important Jul 12 19:00:31 It would be if they gave a damn Jul 12 19:01:02 Are you sure they don’t? Jul 12 19:01:41 Years of actions show so Jul 12 19:02:10 * Molly nods Jul 12 19:02:18 I know what that’s like Jul 12 19:02:55 * Morgan nods Jul 12 19:03:00 So I gathered Jul 12 19:03:35 They hate me. Jul 12 19:05:31 Why? Jul 12 19:05:46 * Molly takes a deep breath Jul 12 19:06:02 The first thing was that I killed my sister Jul 12 19:06:37 You don't seem the sort Jul 12 19:07:04 * Molly shrugs “looks can be deceiving, I suppose” Jul 12 19:08:05 I suppose so Jul 12 19:08:51 * Molly nods “I pushed her into our pond and let her drown, they said” Jul 12 19:10:05 They said... you don't remember? Jul 12 19:10:14 * Molly shakes her head Jul 12 19:10:35 I was four, and then I had some sort of mental collapse, apparently Jul 12 19:10:52 Sounds... dubious to me Jul 12 19:11:14 why would they lie about how their daughter died though? Jul 12 19:12:30 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 19:12:35 Just doesn't sound right to me Jul 12 19:13:03 * Molly shrugs Jul 12 19:13:14 Wish it’d been me that died instead. Jul 12 19:14:29 I know what you mean Jul 12 19:16:15 Do you? Jul 12 19:16:32 * Morgan sips his drink Jul 12 19:19:01 * Molly continues the watch him Jul 12 19:20:15 I know enough Jul 12 19:20:29 * Molly nods Jul 12 19:20:50 They hate me too because they thought I was pregnant, so they threw me out Jul 12 19:21:23 Oh? Jul 12 19:21:58 I wasn’t, because only one girl has ever had a baby without making a baby with a man Jul 12 19:22:29 So your parents are idiots Jul 12 19:22:53 * Molly nods Jul 12 19:23:04 Are yours? Jul 12 19:23:11 No, just cruel Jul 12 19:24:06 * Molly nods Jul 12 19:24:14 Do you speak to them? Jul 12 19:25:24 No... Jul 12 19:26:08 * Molly nods “do you think it could ever be fixed?” Jul 12 19:26:37 I don't see how Jul 12 19:27:03 * Molly nods “same here” Jul 12 19:28:32 * Morgan nods, looking around Jul 12 19:29:19 *the tavern is empty* Jul 12 19:29:31 Could I take a nap? Jul 12 19:29:36 * Morgan nods Jul 12 19:29:39 If you wish to Jul 12 19:29:57 thank you *she holds out her hand for the key* Jul 12 19:30:21 * Morgan hands it over Jul 12 19:31:18 thanks. You can use the room too, it’s fine Jul 12 19:32:14 * Morgan nods Jul 12 19:32:21 I'll go and see what transport there is Jul 12 19:33:18 thanks. *she goes upstairs as he leaves* Jul 12 19:34:20 * Morgan finishes his drink before going to secure passage on a ship Jul 12 19:35:43 *he has to speaks quite some time organising this, but he finally discovers a ship come in late evening that will leave in the morning. This means he’s not back to the tavern until nine o’clock Jul 12 19:36:40 *the taproom is loud now, and it smells like lamb stew Jul 12 19:37:15 * Morgan looks around slowly Jul 12 19:37:41 *people are gossiping about him behind their hands* Jul 12 19:38:05 You have something to say, you may as well say it aloud... Jul 12 19:38:37 *they all decide not to make more trouble, looking away Jul 12 19:39:06 * Morgan nods Jul 12 19:39:10 Good choice... Jul 12 19:39:15 * Morgan goes to the bar to get a drink Jul 12 19:39:39 * Molly is now known as Barman Jul 12 19:39:44 what’ll it be? Jul 12 19:39:49 Ale, thank you Jul 12 19:40:50 *he gets it* Getting quite a few more people in, thanks to you Jul 12 19:41:30 Oh? Jul 12 19:42:02 They all want to see her, no one can believe she got away with it Jul 12 19:43:35 I see, entertainment for the small minded Jul 12 19:46:55 * Barman shrugs “everyone loves a bit of a spectacle. The priest brought her the certificate while you were out” Jul 12 19:47:35 * Morgan nods Jul 12 19:48:10 *he hands over the ale* Jul 12 19:48:19 * Morgan pays for it before wandering toward the stairs Jul 12 19:49:38 *no one interrupts him. Room seven is easily found Jul 12 19:50:43 * Morgan knocks Jul 12 19:51:11 * Barman is now known as Molly Jul 12 19:51:17 Come in Jul 12 19:51:43 * Morgan goes into the room Jul 12 19:53:03 *she is just in a shift with a shawl on top, barefoot. Her dark red hair is down and falls around her shoulders. She looks absolutely beautiful, though she does look a little like she’s been crying Jul 12 19:54:48 I've arranged passage Jul 12 19:55:53 * Molly nods Jul 12 19:55:57 when for? Jul 12 19:56:14 Tomorrow morning Jul 12 19:56:32 * Molly nods Jul 12 19:56:35 Alright Jul 12 19:58:58 You'll be away from these people soon Jul 12 19:59:20 * Molly sits on the edge of the bed “what happens after you have your money?” Jul 12 19:59:31 We'll find you somewhere safe to be Jul 12 20:00:15 Where will you be? *she watches him* Jul 12 20:02:22 After? We'll see Jul 12 20:02:49 * Molly watches him “Are you happy, Morgan?” Jul 12 20:03:32 Why? Jul 12 20:03:44 I just wondered Jul 12 20:04:26 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 20:04:28 Not especially Jul 12 20:05:36 * Molly nods sadly Jul 12 20:05:45 I hope that improves for you Jul 12 20:06:00 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 20:06:01 Unlikely Jul 12 20:07:08 * Molly nods with a sigh “it does all seem very hopeless” Jul 12 20:07:27 * Morgan nods Jul 12 20:09:39 * Molly watches him “I know you said not to worry about it, but... if you did want to... you know, we could. I’m a virgin, I can’t give you any sort of diseases or anything” Jul 12 20:09:53 That is not something you need be concerned about Jul 12 20:10:24 * Molly looks unsure “You don’t want me like that?” Jul 12 20:10:56 Don't take it personally Jul 12 20:12:02 * Molly shrugs slightly “I’ve been rejected in different ways a lot of times, it’s not much of a surprise “ Jul 12 20:13:36 * Morgan sighs Jul 12 20:13:45 If you're going to be surly about it, I'll go back downstairs Jul 12 20:15:03 * Molly shakes her head “Sorry” Jul 12 20:17:02 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 20:17:08 I'm used to being a disappointment, don't fret at it Jul 12 20:18:21 It’s okay, just... You’re kind, and I like you, and if I was going to with anyone I think you’d be a kind person to do it with, that’s all Jul 12 20:19:30 * Morgan shrugs, taking a mouthful of ale Jul 12 20:20:20 Are you going to sleep in here too? Jul 12 20:21:06 I'll sleep on the floor somewhere Jul 12 20:22:31 Alright. I’m going to go to sleep, I’m really tired. Thank you for today, that was a good thing for you to have done. Jul 12 20:23:10 * Morgan nods Jul 12 20:23:14 Sleep well Jul 12 20:24:20 Thank you, I will Jul 12 20:24:41 *she goes and settles, seemingly asleep quite quickly* Jul 12 20:24:53 * Morgan sets himself up sat in a corner of the room Jul 12 20:26:01 *she looks very young with her eyes closed, and just for a moment he can imagine another life, one where they really are husband and wife, and their lives are happy and full of hope* Jul 12 20:26:50 * Morgan scowls, berating himself before closing his eyes Jul 12 20:27:55 *he falls asleep easier than expected, and is heavily so for many hours until he wakes within the dream with a sense of unease* Jul 12 20:28:36 * Morgan opens his eyes, looking around Jul 12 20:28:57 *the room is pretty dark, but the sheets are completely flat Jul 12 20:30:12 * Morgan gets up quietly, going looking for her Jul 12 20:31:03 *there’s no sign of her in the room, nor the taproom. It must be about three in the morning, no staff anymore either Jul 12 20:31:17 * Morgan scowls, going outside Jul 12 20:31:46 *there’s one drunk in the gutter* Jul 12 20:31:54 * Morgan nudges him Jul 12 20:32:16 * Molly is now known as drunk Jul 12 20:32:19 whaaa? Jul 12 20:32:32 Where did the girl go? Jul 12 20:32:44 Th’ redhead. Jul 12 20:33:35 * Morgan nods Jul 12 20:33:48 twards th’ river Jul 12 20:34:00 * Morgan nods, heading that way Jul 12 20:35:04 *he gets only a few steps before the ground beneath his feet starts to quake hard, knocking him off balance Jul 12 20:35:22 * Morgan stumbles Jul 12 20:35:33 Wasssat?! Jul 12 20:36:26 * Morgan looks around Jul 12 20:36:33 *there’s a very loud crack of thunder, and the air smells odd, like a storm, but also like the stagnant air of underground caves, wet and metallic* Jul 12 20:37:36 *the drunk cowers* Nooooo! It is the End Of Days!!! Jul 12 20:37:59 * Morgan tries to remain standing, looking around Jul 12 20:39:09 *its so dark that it strains his eyes, but the serial flashes of lightning that follow are agonisingly bright. The stone beneath him groans and heaves Jul 12 20:39:28 * Morgan shields his eyes, setting off toward the river Jul 12 20:40:01 *he hears Eisen shouting * Jul 12 20:40:35 “try to get the rope around her!” Jul 12 20:40:46 * Morgan starts running Jul 12 20:41:41 *there’s more shouting as they try to do this, and then the sounds of an organised pulling on rope, familiar from objectionist navy ships Jul 12 20:41:59 * Morgan slides to a halt to look Jul 12 20:43:12 *there are lanterns here. A blond man stands out instantly, familiar even though Morgan hasn’t seen him for six months, but then who would forget their best friend?* Jul 12 20:43:29 Shit. Jul 12 20:43:33 * Morgan looks toward the water Jul 12 20:44:35 *they still hauling something up, about person size. Someone else says “Fuck! she’s got some rocks tied to her!” Jul 12 20:45:10 * Morgan watches seriously Jul 12 20:46:44 *they keep working until HH and a few others get her over the rail and onto the deck. Then it’s very quiet aside from another low angry rumble Jul 12 20:46:55 * Morgan looks around Jul 12 20:47:28 *there’s a few more people appearing from other ships to see what the fuss is about Jul 12 20:47:50 * Morgan watches quietly Jul 12 20:48:15 *someone approaches him* Any idea what’s goin’ on? Jul 12 20:48:25 * Morgan shrugs Jul 12 20:48:29 Looks like she jumped in Jul 12 20:49:09 M: Any idea who it is? Jul 12 20:50:32 * Morgan nods Jul 12 20:50:34 Aye Jul 12 20:51:55 *he hears someone thud down off the ship, and spots HH making haste towards the harbour master’s office Jul 12 20:52:17 * Morgan watches him go before making his way toward the ship Jul 12 20:52:47 * drunk is now known as sailor Jul 12 20:53:00 * sailor is stood at the top of the gangplank Jul 12 20:53:22 * Morgan slowly makes his way up Jul 12 20:53:25 How is she? Jul 12 20:54:06 * sailor shakes his head “impossible to survive that weighted down” Jul 12 20:54:42 * Morgan nods a little, turning and going back down the gangplank and away from the ship Jul 12 20:55:38 *the thunder continues. The air feels hotter than it should for this time of night* Jul 12 20:55:56 * Morgan frowns, looking around slowly Jul 12 20:56:42 *he sees HH walk the harbour master to the ship, his shoulders sagged* Jul 12 20:56:53 * Morgan watches them Jul 12 20:57:19 *As if he senses it, HH looks in his direction * Jul 12 20:57:37 * Morgan stands still Jul 12 20:58:19 *HH looks a moment, then heads back onto the ship* Jul 12 21:00:41 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Jul 12 21:19:06 * sailor has quit (Read error: EOF from client)