**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Aug 29 09:07:31 2026 Aug 29 09:07:31 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Aug 29 13:29:27 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Aug 29 13:30:29 *Molly smiles a little, looking down at her cup* Aug 29 13:30:29 Oh maybe Aug 29 13:30:29 V: We should build it before Florrie comes Aug 29 13:30:29 * Morgan nods Aug 29 13:30:29 Good idea Aug 29 13:30:31 HH: Yer gonn’ need more work crew, man. We keep addin’ buildings Aug 29 13:30:33 I might have noticed that Aug 29 13:30:35 we have to get Jacques house ready, Vati! Aug 29 13:30:37 I know Varick, I haven't forgotten Aug 29 13:30:39 Because I want him to move so I can play with him soon Aug 29 13:30:41 I know Aug 29 13:30:43 Is Elsie my sister now? Aug 29 13:30:45 *this makes the others all look at Morgan* Aug 29 13:30:47 Ummm... sort of? Aug 29 13:30:49 She called you Father one day, I heard her Aug 29 13:30:51 * Morgan nods Aug 29 13:30:55 Yes she did Aug 29 13:30:57 Are you going to adopt her? Aug 29 13:30:59 No, she's a bit old for that and it'd be a bit of an issue with churches Aug 29 13:31:01 * Varick nods “Oh, I forgot they’re not like us now” Aug 29 13:31:03 No, but thats alright Aug 29 13:31:05 * Varick nods Aug 29 13:31:07 People can be what they want Aug 29 13:31:09 *Molly smiles, sipping her coffee as she watches Morgan* Aug 29 13:31:11 * Morgan nods Aug 29 13:31:13 Thats right Aug 29 13:31:15 I am Objectionist now, and I can take Communion when I am thirteen Aug 29 13:31:17 * Morgan nods Aug 29 13:31:19 Thats right Aug 29 13:31:21 I’ll be nearly a man then Aug 29 13:31:25 *HH smiles* Definitely gonn’ seem like it! Aug 29 13:31:27 * Morgan nods Aug 29 13:31:29 Definitely Aug 29 13:36:28 *By the time the children are in bed, all the plans have been made that they will take some food with them to the special garden, and Claudia And Uinise will dine at HH and Inga’s house, giving the staff a quieter night. With fresh clothes for the morning and their swimming things packed just in case, they walk out towards the big fence whilst the sun is still well up. Ballard follows them, though a little behind Aug 29 13:36:45 Did you wish him to stay at the house? Aug 29 13:37:07 Why? Aug 29 13:37:54 In case he’s unsettled, or to keep a watch on the boys? Aug 29 13:38:31 If you wish him to be at the house, you can just say so Aug 29 13:39:14 I do not mind. I doubt he’ll wake us Aug 29 13:40:18 No, he's a good boy Aug 29 13:42:00 * Molly nods. They reach the wooden door out in the woods after a decent walk, a big lock on it Aug 29 13:42:23 Impressive... Aug 29 13:42:40 * Molly smiles, looking at the height of the fence Aug 29 13:42:47 They’ve made it strong Aug 29 13:43:24 * Morgan nods Aug 29 13:43:34 Could probably be defensible with a little preparation Aug 29 13:44:07 * Molly smiles faintly “Indeed it could” Aug 29 13:45:00 That amuses you? Aug 29 13:45:53 well, it’s a very Eisen thing to think about a private garden Aug 29 13:46:29 Force of habit really Aug 29 13:46:38 * Molly nods Aug 29 13:46:47 You do have the key...? Aug 29 13:47:00 * Morgan nods, producing it from his pocket Aug 29 13:47:35 * Molly waits patiently. The lock is solid, but the key turns nicely in it Aug 29 13:48:06 * Morgan nods, pushing the door open Aug 29 13:49:22 *inside is like a small enclosure of wood with another door. it has shelves, as they planned, for trays of food or other things to be left for them without servants seeing into the garden. She smiles Aug 29 13:49:39 I'd forgotten about this part Aug 29 13:50:27 It gives the privacy we’d wanted Aug 29 13:51:27 * Morgan nods Aug 29 13:51:29 It does Aug 29 13:51:54 *the other lock uses the same key Aug 29 13:52:30 * Morgan opens it Aug 29 13:56:33 *the garden inside is quite similar to the grounds outside, but he can see the fence that runs around the perimeter from within the trees. There’s the tiny cottage on the left and from the tree they’d been sat beneath when Hirschen first moved there is a wide hammock hung. The little stream has been widened, giving a couple of feet of water at the deepest point Aug 29 13:57:00 * Morgan nods, looking around Aug 29 13:58:16 *It’s very pretty, and the fence keeps the outside world outside. Ballard goes off to mill around. Molly looks around too, thoughtfully Aug 29 14:00:52 What? Aug 29 14:01:32 * Molly smiles warmly Aug 29 14:01:36 It’s perfect. Aug 29 14:03:05 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:03:07 Its very nice Aug 29 14:04:38 * Molly bends down to untie her shoes, it looks a bit more off balance than before Aug 29 14:04:53 You alright? Aug 29 14:05:42 * Molly nods, smiling Aug 29 14:06:08 I didn’t wait all this time to walk around the garden in shoes and stockings! Aug 29 14:06:40 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:06:44 You just looked a little off balance Aug 29 14:07:01 * Molly smiles with mischief Aug 29 14:07:06 your fault, my love. Aug 29 14:07:30 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:07:33 I suppose it is, yes Aug 29 14:08:01 You could help, if you wished... Aug 29 14:09:14 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:09:15 Can do Aug 29 14:09:53 * Molly straightens, holding her dress up just enough for him to be able to get to her shoes Aug 29 14:10:15 * Morgan kneels down, helping take her shoe off Aug 29 14:11:55 * Molly watches him with a smile “Very solicitous of you, my dear Duke” Aug 29 14:12:41 Well, I don't want you tripping over and rolling away Aug 29 14:13:18 * Molly giggles “mmhmm. Stocking too, please...” Aug 29 14:13:46 * Morgan nods, taking it off her Aug 29 14:14:32 * Molly wiggles her bare toes “Much better” Aug 29 14:14:59 * Morgan nods, standing up Aug 29 14:15:39 Your turn, my love... let’s enjoy the grass? Aug 29 14:16:31 * Morgan nods, moving to remove his boots Aug 29 14:17:05 * Molly watches him until he’s done before offering her hand Aug 29 14:17:26 * Morgan stands up, taking it Aug 29 14:17:48 Now... do you wish to try the hammock, or see the cottage? Aug 29 14:18:23 Lets see the cottage first Aug 29 14:20:28 *there’s another key for this, the little door red, and with daffodils outside beneath the windows Aug 29 14:21:08 * Morgan pushes the door open Aug 29 14:29:28 *Inside smells clean and fresh, it’s one big room with a set of stairs to a level up above that cannot be huge. There’s a fireplace, a table and four chairs. at the other end looks to be a bed pallet that’s been raised on pulleys and then the ropes tied off to rings on the walls. There are some more rings on the ceiling too Aug 29 14:30:20 Interesting... Aug 29 14:30:32 what is? Aug 29 14:32:29 The bed being raised like that Aug 29 14:33:01 It gives us floor space *she smiles innocently * Aug 29 14:33:34 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:33:35 So I see Aug 29 14:34:15 And then, when we need a bed, we can lower it down... Aug 29 14:36:06 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:36:08 Its a clever idea Aug 29 14:36:36 * Molly smiles Aug 29 14:36:41 I’m glad you approve Aug 29 14:37:29 Whats upstairs if there's a bed down here? Aug 29 14:38:25 Storage... unless you wish to bring in some hay if a fantasy roll in the hayloft would arouse you... *she smirks* Aug 29 14:39:36 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:39:37 I see Aug 29 14:41:00 * Molly reaches up, not managing to reach one of the rings Aug 29 14:41:22 Well thats not very practical Aug 29 14:41:41 * Molly giggles “Oh?” Aug 29 14:42:36 Well, you cant reach them Aug 29 14:43:57 What would you like me to reach them for? Aug 29 14:44:37 Well, they're to hold on to aren't they Aug 29 14:45:02 * Molly smiles faintly “Are they? Why?” Aug 29 14:46:02 Are they not? Aug 29 14:46:54 No... *she watches him with a smile* Aug 29 14:47:04 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 14:47:06 No idea then Aug 29 14:48:29 * Molly watches him, frowning slightly “Oh... you’ve forgotten?” Aug 29 14:48:55 Might have... Aug 29 14:49:30 * Molly nods “Alright. Do you wish to see how the bed comes down, or shall we go to the hammock?” Aug 29 14:50:33 I imagine the beds fairly simple, just being on pulleys... Aug 29 14:50:41 * Molly nods Aug 29 14:51:06 It does seem that way. *She smiles* Hammock then? Aug 29 14:51:28 Yes alright Aug 29 14:51:53 * Molly waits for him to lead the way Aug 29 14:53:08 * Morgan heads back outside towards the hammock Aug 29 14:54:20 * Molly walks quietly through the grass. The hammock is thick, Capperlucian origin, and easily wide enough for the both of them Aug 29 14:54:32 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:54:35 That should do the job... Aug 29 14:54:42 * Molly nods Aug 29 14:54:51 Do you want to try it? Aug 29 14:55:47 * Morgan nods Aug 29 14:57:06 * Molly stands aside so he can get in Aug 29 14:57:51 * Morgan rolls into it Aug 29 14:59:01 *it smells like the beach in Capperlucia by their house, the sun, the sea, that night they spent out there where she’d brought him off in the morning Aug 29 15:02:10 * Morgan nods a little, closing his eyes Aug 29 15:02:32 * Molly just watches him quietly Aug 29 15:04:26 What? Aug 29 15:06:31 I was just enjoying watching you Aug 29 15:07:01 I'm just laying still Aug 29 15:09:10 What can I say, I like you-... I like you. Aug 29 15:09:55 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Aug 29 15:11:30 * Molly says nothing Aug 29 15:12:35 Are you planning to join me or just stand there and watch? Aug 29 15:14:23 Do you wish me to join you? Aug 29 15:14:35 If you wish to Aug 29 15:16:28 * Molly climbs in. It’s a bit awkward for her with being pregnant, but she manages it Aug 29 15:17:11 * Morgan nods slightly Aug 29 15:17:16 Need to get you a step I think Aug 29 15:19:20 * Molly nods, settling in beside him Aug 29 15:19:25 That’s a good idea Aug 29 15:20:24 * Morgan nods Aug 29 15:20:27 I'd say so, yes Aug 29 15:21:02 * Molly snuggles up, bump at his side. She smells nicer than the hammock even Aug 29 15:21:08 is this alright? Aug 29 15:22:07 Of course, why wouldn't it be? Aug 29 15:23:38 I might be crowding you. I’m not small Aug 29 15:24:15 You're fine love Aug 29 15:35:23 * Molly settles. It’s not dinner time just yet, and she seems content to lie with him. Their garden is so far from the house that servants would have to come all the way out to find them if they were wanted, meaning only the most disastrous of events would be worth finding them for. there’s birdsong, and Ballard settles on the ground nearby. She sighs Aug 29 15:35:37 Do you like it? we spent so long planning this Aug 29 15:36:33 * Morgan nods Aug 29 15:36:37 Its very peaceful Aug 29 15:38:49 I think you might need that Aug 29 15:41:00 Oh? Aug 29 15:41:45 To help you settle back with us Aug 29 15:42:20 * Morgan nods Aug 29 15:42:21 I suppose so Aug 29 15:43:02 Is there anything else we can all do for you? Aug 29 15:44:20 I don't think so... Frau Arendt says her husband needed to walk or work to get past it Aug 29 15:45:06 I wish I could understand why it has happened. You’ve been away from us before Aug 29 15:46:13 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 15:46:17 It just is one of those things Aug 29 15:46:33 Has it happened before? Like when you were at War? Aug 29 15:48:23 I never really stopped anywhere long enough to feel out of sorts... Aug 29 15:49:33 * Molly nods “And now you will be dragged away again” Aug 29 15:50:03 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 15:50:05 It is what it is Aug 29 15:51:04 * Molly nuzzles her forehead to the crook of his neck Aug 29 15:51:10 We could say no... Aug 29 15:52:02 Not really... Aug 29 15:52:36 We could say I was unable to travel in my condition... Aug 29 15:53:01 No, I don't think we could, not really... Aug 29 15:53:45 Would you like to though? Aug 29 15:55:23 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 15:55:24 Partly Aug 29 15:55:55 what would you like to do if we stayed? Aug 29 15:56:39 Oh I don't know... swim a lot Aug 29 15:57:02 * Molly laughs softly “Yes, I expected that” Aug 29 15:57:35 * Morgan nods, smiling a little Aug 29 15:58:41 There’s very little you enjoy more? Aug 29 15:59:47 I do enjoy swimming Aug 29 16:00:32 You could do that before sleep, it might help you with your nightmares Aug 29 16:01:26 Aye, it might do Aug 29 16:02:00 Maybe that would help, if you could have a few nights without them Aug 29 16:02:23 It'd be downright eerie Aug 29 16:02:47 And no paths either? Aug 29 16:04:53 * Morgan nods Aug 29 16:05:38 * Molly takes his hand, weaving her fingers through his Aug 29 16:05:57 It will be alright. Things will go back to normal Aug 29 16:07:51 * Morgan nods Aug 29 16:07:57 I expect so Aug 29 16:08:31 * Molly leans up on her elbow, watching him “This -is- still where you want to be, isn’t it?” Aug 29 16:10:15 Why would you ask that? Aug 29 16:13:22 I always worry for you, liebling Aug 29 16:15:26 You needn't Aug 29 16:15:43 * Molly nods, looking relieved, and gently kisses him Aug 29 16:18:23 * Morgan returns it Aug 29 16:19:11 * Molly does this for a few seconds before pulling back a little “Should we eat now?” Aug 29 16:19:44 Aye, probably best had Aug 29 16:23:14 * Molly nods, gently getting out. They eat in the cottage at the table where there’s a lamp. Barefoot, it’s informal, and she tells him little tales of what the children have done, what HH and Inga have been up to. She seems more relaxed here, and pulls out some blokners for him once the meal is over. By then the light is warmer, heading towards sunset Aug 29 16:23:24 What now, my love, will you swim? Aug 29 16:27:41 * Morgan nods Aug 29 16:27:44 I think so, yes Aug 29 16:27:57 * Molly kisses his cheek Aug 29 16:28:02 Enjoy, my love Aug 29 16:29:09 * Morgan nods, heading off toward the lake Aug 29 16:33:05 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 29 16:37:50 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Aug 29 16:38:45 * Morgan nods, heading off toward the lake Aug 29 16:40:34 *it’s peaceful at the lake, and he gets a while alone to just swim and float. He is doing the latter when he gets the sense of not being alone Aug 29 16:44:35 * Morgan reaches out with his magic Aug 29 16:45:32 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Aug 29 16:46:09 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Aug 29 16:46:49 *theres nothing but fish and frogs in the water, and Ballard on the shore Aug 29 16:47:09 * Morgan frowns a little Aug 29 16:49:18 *it feels more like a supernatural watcher than a living one Aug 29 16:50:03 * Morgan slowly looks around Aug 29 16:51:42 *theres nothing to see. The feeling soon goes* Aug 29 16:53:28 What, just dropping by to see what I'm doing? Aug 29 16:54:04 *theres no answer* Aug 29 16:54:18 * Morgan sighs, moving to swim for shore Aug 29 16:55:47 *Ballard leans against him when he’s out* Aug 29 16:57:12 * Morgan sits down, fussing him Aug 29 16:57:20 What do you reckon to it, hmm? Aug 29 16:57:40 *he woofs quietly * Aug 29 16:58:20 * Morgan nods Aug 29 16:58:25 Yeah, I know what you mean Aug 29 17:00:11 *Ballard settles with his head on Morgan’s lap Aug 29 17:02:56 * Morgan sits for a while, just stroking the dog Aug 29 17:03:47 *the sun sets, and the lovely deep blue sky fills with stars Aug 29 17:04:40 * Morgan sighs Aug 29 17:04:48 Come on then... you going back to the house or coming with me? Aug 29 17:07:38 *Ballard joins him back to the garden, and heads towards the cottage. But Molly isn’t in it because she’s stood naked with her back to him, feet in the stream. The evening light looks nice on her unbound hair Aug 29 17:08:22 * Morgan watches her quietly Aug 29 17:09:18 * Molly is just quietly stood, face turned up to the stars Aug 29 17:10:19 You alright love? Aug 29 17:11:25 * Molly bends down, picking up a robe that she pulls on Aug 29 17:11:33 fine, and your swim? Aug 29 17:13:09 * Morgan nods Aug 29 17:13:12 Quiet Aug 29 17:13:52 * Molly ties the tie “good. I think I’m ready to sleep “ Aug 29 17:16:01 * Morgan nods Aug 29 17:16:03 Alright love Aug 29 17:17:01 hammock? Aug 29 17:18:21 * Morgan nods Aug 29 17:18:21 Aye Aug 29 17:20:05 *it takes a little while, but soon he’s dry and they’re in the hammock, a blanket pulled up Aug 29 17:20:34 Sweet dreams, my love, and God willing no nightmares Aug 29 17:21:24 * Morgan nods, setting the hammock swaying Aug 29 17:22:52 * Molly closes her eyes, relaxing “good night” Aug 29 17:24:04 Goodnight love Aug 29 17:24:39 * Molly is rapidly asleep at his side Aug 29 17:25:15 * Morgan sighs, trying to settle Aug 29 17:27:43 *its difficult, despite this being the shared dream they’d wanted for months, the privacy, the fresh night air and stars, the hammock, her pregnant. how can he have so much that he wanted and still be so out of sorts? Aug 29 17:29:08 * Morgan frowns, just laying still Aug 29 17:31:23 *he eventually starts to drift off Aug 29 17:49:11 lly> *He dreams something new, the day she nearly drowned. He’s knelt trying to light her fire, soaked, and she is soaked too, that white shift plastered to the curves that have repeatedly drawn his eye. She’s been talking about the possible reaction if someone saw them there like that. She’d said they would assume she was his mistress MTF Aug 29 17:49:16 The prospect distracts him, what it’d be like having her as a mistress, and his mouth has voiced that he could do much worse than having her as one whilst his mind is distracted. He doesn’t even fully register he’s said it before... Aug 29 17:49:39 * Molly moves suddenly, pressing her lips to his Aug 29 17:50:51 * Morgan makes a noise of surprise Aug 29 17:52:12 * Molly moves back just a little, not necessarily a full retreat, but giving just a little ground, watching his eyes from a few inches away Aug 29 17:53:28 * Morgan watches her Aug 29 17:54:49 * Molly moves closer again, eyes watching his, trying to gauge his reaction Aug 29 17:55:08 * Morgan doesn't move away, watching her Aug 29 17:59:00 * Molly closes the gap, closing her eyes at the last moment before her lips meet his once more, soft, and warmer than they ought to be considering the soaking that they’ve just had Aug 29 17:59:42 * Morgan kisses her gently Aug 29 18:01:14 * Molly moves a little closer, her lips firming against his, a smidgen less tentative Aug 29 18:02:06 * Morgan does likewise Aug 29 18:06:56 * Molly leans closer, a hand gently coming to his cheek carefully, lightly as if not to scare him Aug 29 18:07:28 * Morgan tenses a little Aug 29 18:10:32 * Molly immediately removes it, lessening the pressure of her lips too Aug 29 18:12:02 * Morgan places a hand on her waist gently Aug 29 18:13:44 * Molly ‘s nod can be felt where her lips meet his, and again her lips make firmer contact with his. Her shift is cool and wet, but her flesh beneath is soft and warm Aug 29 18:14:49 * Morgan kisses her a little firmer Aug 29 18:16:23 * Molly does likewise, so firm that the only way to escalate is with softness and parted lips or a crushing sort of pressure Aug 29 18:16:51 * Morgan pulls away a little Aug 29 18:17:51 * Molly makes a little noise. It’s very quiet, but it sounds saddened Aug 29 18:19:20 * Morgan pulls away, looking at her Aug 29 18:19:22 Whats wrong? Aug 29 18:20:04 * Molly keeps her eyes closed, speaking quietly “I was sad that it was coming to an end” Aug 29 18:20:36 * Morgan nods Aug 29 18:20:37 I see Aug 29 18:21:21 *she starts blushing even before she opens her eyes* Aug 29 18:21:56 I... uhh... Aug 29 18:23:26 * Morgan watches her Aug 29 18:24:11 * Molly looks like she might say something else, but then says quietly “oh hang it all!” before she kisses him again Aug 29 18:25:34 * Morgan kisses her firmly Aug 29 18:27:04 * Molly softens her lips, tilting her head so they better fit together Aug 29 18:27:36 * Morgan parts his lips a little Aug 29 18:29:15 * Molly very gently encourages his further by opening her own a little more Aug 29 18:30:36 * Morgan very gently touches his tongue to her lip Aug 29 18:31:29 * Molly smiles a little against his mouth, and her tongue tip meets his Aug 29 18:31:48 * Morgan gently runs his tongue over hers Aug 29 18:34:18 * Molly sighs, this time it sounds like happiness. She doesn’t seem ignorant of this sort of kissing, her tongue taking in the texture of his, the kiss deepening Aug 29 18:36:35 * Morgan continues to kiss her gently Aug 29 18:38:06 * Molly copies his hand position, bringing hers to his waist, but low enough that only her thumb has just his wet shirt between it and his skin, the rest at the height of his waistband Aug 29 18:39:04 * Morgan sighs a little Aug 29 18:41:20 * Molly shivers a little, squeezing gently. Her closeness means he can feel the softness of her breasts against his chest, and the sensation of that runs right to his groin Aug 29 18:42:28 * Morgan blushes Aug 29 18:50:49 *If she knows what this sort of kissing must be doing to a man, she doesn’t give any indication, her pressure against his body uniform rather than against his crotch Aug 29 18:51:46 * Morgan pulls away Aug 29 18:53:21 * Molly watches him, pupils massively dilated Aug 29 18:54:06 * Morgan watches her Aug 29 18:55:00 * Molly searches his expression Aug 29 18:57:00 We shouldn't be doing this Aug 29 18:57:56 * Molly looks a little pained “ I’m sorry, it’s my fault “ Aug 29 18:59:07 No its not Aug 29 18:59:45 * Molly blushes more “I... -I- kissed -you-“ Aug 29 19:00:47 Yes, I noticed Aug 29 19:02:14 That was... Aug 29 19:03:24 * Morgan just watches her Aug 29 19:04:33 ... something I’ll never forget Aug 29 19:05:00 * Morgan nods Aug 29 19:05:02 That bad huh Aug 29 19:05:19 * Molly shakes her head Aug 29 19:05:25 it was lovely Aug 29 19:06:17 I... I'm glad you think so Aug 29 19:06:46 * Molly blushes more “it was bad for you?” Aug 29 19:06:54 Not at all Aug 29 19:07:25 I... I didn’t really want to stop... Aug 29 19:07:45 No... Aug 29 19:08:11 but you did Aug 29 19:08:44 * Morgan sighs a little before shaking his head slightly Aug 29 19:09:46 I like you. I’ve liked you for a while now Aug 29 19:10:30 God knows why... I'm... -awful- Aug 29 19:11:06 You’re surprisingly soft at times Aug 29 19:12:20 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 19:13:42 you don’t have to be hard all the time *she doesn’t seem to see an innuendo there at all* Aug 29 19:14:01 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 19:14:04 Its just who I am now Aug 29 19:14:54 you’re kind to me... Aug 29 19:15:40 Not particularly Aug 29 19:16:17 you are. you listen to me, you saved me, you carried me back here Aug 29 19:18:41 I just kept you safe, thats all Aug 29 19:20:04 but why? why me? Aug 29 19:20:25 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 19:20:57 * Molly watches him a moment Aug 29 19:21:19 why did you tense when I touched your cheek? Aug 29 19:22:36 Because... noones touched me aside from to attack me in years Aug 29 19:22:47 I'm not used to having people close to me Aug 29 19:23:02 * Molly nods, looking very sad for him Aug 29 19:23:28 That’s a pity, you deserve to be touched tenderly Aug 29 19:23:43 * Morgan shrugs, looking away Aug 29 19:24:38 you might not agree, but you do. If you were mine, my hands would never be off you! Aug 29 19:25:41 * Morgan blushes Aug 29 19:26:38 * Molly sighs Aug 29 19:31:20 that’s a problem to hear? Aug 29 19:32:54 Its not something I deserve to hear Aug 29 19:34:11 Well, I care about you anyway, you don’t have to deserve it Aug 29 19:35:12 You shouldn't. I'm cursed Aug 29 19:39:29 I don’t believe it Aug 29 19:39:42 Believe it or not its the truth Aug 29 19:40:19 is that why you ended it with Evie? Aug 29 19:41:23 No, she wanted more than I could give her Aug 29 19:41:40 * Molly tilts her head, watching him Aug 29 19:41:52 did she want to be your mistress? Aug 29 19:42:34 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 19:43:11 Did you want her to be your mistress? Aug 29 19:44:05 No, I didn't Aug 29 19:44:38 * Molly nods slowly Aug 29 19:44:47 Will you take one, eventually? Aug 29 19:45:35 I doubt it Aug 29 19:45:50 hmm... Aug 29 19:46:13 What? Aug 29 19:46:31 well you said you could do worse than having me as a mistress... Aug 29 19:46:56 * Morgan nods Aug 29 19:46:58 I did Aug 29 19:47:45 so you might pick someone for it who isn’t very nice, which would be bad. She’d need to fit in here Aug 29 19:48:00 No... no I've no intention of taking a mistress Aug 29 19:48:35 * Molly watches him seriously “Even me, if I weren’t engaged?” Aug 29 19:49:49 You don't want to be stuck with me Aug 29 19:50:07 Don’t I? Aug 29 19:50:36 no Aug 29 19:50:56 You don’t know that. Aug 29 19:52:03 I'm no good for anyone Aug 29 19:52:35 * Molly says something quietly with a wry smile Aug 29 19:52:43 Pardon? Aug 29 19:53:09 I said you’re no good for answering difficult questions! Aug 29 19:53:57 You're not the first to say so Aug 29 19:54:43 It’s clever, but makes me more frustrated than I already am *she blushes, but she is smiling too* Aug 29 19:55:32 * Morgan nods Aug 29 19:57:10 would you answer what I asked? Or will you continue to swerve me? Aug 29 19:58:14 It makes no odds, you are engaged Aug 29 19:58:28 It makes a lot of odds to me Aug 29 19:59:51 * Molly smiles playfully “Or maybe you’re -glad- I’m engaged, so it doesn’t make it hard for you to decide?” Aug 29 20:00:27 You might think that Aug 29 20:01:46 * Molly smiles more “Mmhmm. Perhaps when you saw Curtis get silly and fall off the bench when he saw me in the wedding dress you thought ‘Thank god, now I won’t fancy her myself!’” Aug 29 20:03:19 perhaps Aug 29 20:04:31 * Molly frowns a little “Or perhaps you thought I just looked silly and shouldn’t have been encouraging a man above my station to take a liking for me...” Aug 29 20:04:58 No. Aug 29 20:05:07 * Molly watches him Aug 29 20:05:22 what -were- you thinking, then? Aug 29 20:06:30 That you looked wonderful Aug 29 20:06:44 * Molly smiles, blushing Aug 29 20:07:01 I wish I looked wonderful more often Aug 29 20:08:17 You always do Aug 29 20:08:52 * Molly shakes her head “Surely not like this, all wet and my hair a mess?” Aug 29 20:09:34 Even now Aug 29 20:11:01 I wish I was smaller, daintier... less soft here *she squeezes over his hand on her waist before then squeezing her hip, and her bottom* and there and there too Aug 29 20:11:22 * Morgan shakes his head, blushing Aug 29 20:11:36 no what? Aug 29 20:12:15 No, you're perfect as you are Aug 29 20:12:56 * Molly smiles “you might not say the same when I undress in a minute...” Aug 29 20:13:15 Uhhh, I'll turn away Aug 29 20:13:54 that’s a shame! *she smiles with a mischief he has rarely seen* Aug 29 20:14:06 * Morgan blushes, looking away Aug 29 20:14:29 Oh my goodness... Aug 29 20:16:08 What? Aug 29 20:16:53 You are shy! I don’t think anyone here would even believe it, but you are, aren’t you?! Aug 29 20:17:45 * Morgan shrugs a little Aug 29 20:17:47 I used to be Aug 29 20:18:09 it looks right now like you still are Aug 29 20:18:40 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 20:18:42 pehaps Aug 29 20:19:11 why does my observation trouble you? Aug 29 20:19:56 Its not who I am anymore Aug 29 20:20:32 Yet the thought of being here when I undress brings it up? Aug 29 20:21:28 apparently Aug 29 20:22:06 * Molly smiles ruefully “Which I imagine means you’ll want to leave before that happens?” Aug 29 20:23:42 Best had Aug 29 20:24:40 A pity, I was starting to look forward to it *She looks mischievous again* Seems like you bring out something in me too Aug 29 20:25:49 So it seems Aug 29 20:27:00 * Molly smiles “I’m not getting any drier like this...” Aug 29 20:27:09 No... I'd best leave you to it Aug 29 20:27:42 if you wish to, I suppose you ought to... Aug 29 20:28:08 Its best I do. I'll get changed and have some tea sent to you Aug 29 20:28:54 * Molly stands up “As you wish” Aug 29 20:29:21 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 20:29:27 Its the best idea Aug 29 20:30:07 * Molly shrugs “I suppose some people would think that way” Aug 29 20:31:17 * Morgan nods Aug 29 20:32:03 I wouldn’t invite Curtis to stay, so I suppose I can see the sense in it Aug 29 20:34:13 * Morgan nods Aug 29 20:34:42 But then, I haven’t even kissed him the way I just kissed you, so... Aug 29 20:35:29 No? Aug 29 20:36:22 * Molly shakes her head “No, I have tried to avoid any sort of kissing with him” Aug 29 20:39:53 Why? Aug 29 20:40:24 Because I’ll have to do it when I’m married, but I’m not attracted to him that way Aug 29 20:40:59 * Morgan nods slowly Aug 29 20:41:00 I see Aug 29 20:41:21 * Molly watches him “what are you thinking?” Aug 29 20:42:38 * Morgan shrugs a little Aug 29 20:43:29 Are you wondering why I’ll kiss you that way? Aug 29 20:44:27 * Morgan nods Aug 29 20:45:35 Because I -am- attracted to you that way Aug 29 20:46:27 You could do so much better Aug 29 20:47:43 * Molly shakes her head sadly, but it’s also a little humorous “I’m cursed to only want a man far out of my reach” Aug 29 20:52:18 Like I said, you could do better Aug 29 20:53:15 We don’t get to choose who we are attracted to, do we? *she watches him* Aug 29 20:53:34 No... no we don't Aug 29 20:54:15 * Molly nods slowly “Are you sure you don’t want to stay?” Aug 29 20:54:40 I didn't say I didn't want to. I said its best if I don't Aug 29 20:55:06 Do you always do what is best, rather than what you want? Aug 29 20:55:54 That is a lesson learned the hard way Aug 29 20:56:57 * Molly looks a little hurt by this, and looks to the floor “oh... I see” Aug 29 20:58:31 My doing what I wanted got people killed Aug 29 20:59:23 * Molly nods, wrapping an arm around her waste “I can hardly argue with that, so I suppose I have to let you go” Aug 29 20:59:28 waist* Aug 29 21:00:09 * Morgan nods, moving toward the door Aug 29 21:00:53 * Molly doesn’t stop him Aug 29 21:01:11 * Morgan sighs, opening the door and leaving the room Aug 29 21:02:54 *He gets as far as the hall before he hears a voice in his head he hasn’t heard for years. HH: What th’ fuck, man? Pretty lassie risks everything to kiss you, and you turn her down by reminding her about your late wife’s murder?!” Aug 29 21:03:25 * Morgan frowns Aug 29 21:03:29 Keeps her safe, shut up Aug 29 21:07:14 *HH: Not like you ever got many offers any’ow Aug 29 21:07:42 * Morgan scowls, moving off to get changed Aug 29 21:10:39 *he does that, but the evidence of the arousal she’d brought him is still evident inside his trousers and around his head Aug 29 21:11:21 *HH: Who gives up seein’ bubbies?! Aug 29 21:12:07 * Morgan goes to get tea, scowling as he walks Aug 29 21:15:46 *most of the staff seem to try to give him a wide berth where they can, and those who can’t are very polite and deferential. None of them would ever be close enough to see the remainders of his shyness, or to confide in him a secret that could destroy their futures as casually as Molly told him she was attracted to him Aug 29 21:16:41 * Morgan makes the tea, putting it on a tray and walking out back upstairs Aug 29 21:17:15 *he reaches her door without incident Aug 29 21:17:30 * Morgan knocks Aug 29 21:20:07 Come Aug 29 21:22:57 * Morgan pushes the door open Aug 29 21:22:59 I brought you tea Aug 29 21:24:40 * Molly is in her dress, though it’s loosely laced. Her long red hair is fully down, long enough to reach the middle of her back, curls framing her face and bust Aug 29 21:24:44 thank you. Aug 29 21:25:52 * Morgan nods, finding somewhere to put it Aug 29 21:26:20 *there’s space on the dresser where most would have a mirror* Aug 29 21:27:53 * Morgan puts it down Aug 29 21:27:56 You need a mirror Aug 29 21:28:02 * Molly shrugs Aug 29 21:28:22 I’m sure Jaeger would buy me one if I asked Aug 29 21:28:46 Probably Aug 29 21:29:21 * Molly nods, shaking her hair out Aug 29 21:30:26 I apologise for earlier. I overstepped, and I won’t be so foolish again. Aug 29 21:30:46 * Morgan sighs, frowning Aug 29 21:31:40 what? Aug 29 21:32:45 Looks, its not that I don't -want- to... Aug 29 21:34:36 It doesn’t signify now. There won’t be another situation like that again, so it doesn’t matter. Your mind was elsewhere, and my morals had a temporary lapse. I like you, greatly, but I won’t chase any man for his affections, ever. Aug 29 21:35:11 * Morgan watches her for a moment Aug 29 21:35:16 Very well Aug 29 21:35:22 * Morgan walks back out of the door Aug 29 21:38:24 *true to her word, she doesn’t follow. But the HH voice in his head says: “Oh man, how the hell do you keep screwing this up so bad?!” Aug 29 21:39:00 Fuck off, she's made her choice Aug 29 21:40:06 *the door opens behind him* Did you say something? Aug 29 21:40:47 Nothing of consequence Aug 29 21:41:21 *she looks disappointed * Oh, okay... Aug 29 21:41:47 What? You made your position clear Aug 29 21:42:13 * Molly speaks quietly Aug 29 21:42:37 Because I’m angry, and embarrassed! Because I’m hurt! Aug 29 21:44:38 Why? Aug 29 21:45:24 Because I laid my heart bare, and you still walked away Aug 29 21:45:39 I told you why Aug 29 21:47:25 But now you know how I feel, and it seems so embarrassing. What sort of idiot, immoral girl gets such a crush on another woman’s husband?! Aug 29 21:48:12 You're being too hard on yourself Aug 29 21:48:44 Probably best that we forget it ever happened... Aug 29 21:48:53 If that is what you wish Aug 29 21:49:13 * Molly watches him Aug 29 21:49:23 I can’t tell you what it is I wish Aug 29 21:50:07 * Morgan sighs Aug 29 21:51:22 what do -you- wish? Aug 29 21:51:54 I wish being near me wasn't so dangerous Aug 29 21:52:47 And what if it wasn’t? *she leans on the door frame, gathering her hair in a long twist over her left shoulder Aug 29 21:54:31 But it -is- Aug 29 21:55:14 * Molly nods “Hopeless then.” Aug 29 21:56:00 Certainly feels that way Aug 29 21:56:47 * Molly nods “Pity. I could definitely have done worse than being your mistress.” Aug 29 21:57:25 * Morgan sighs Aug 29 21:57:30 You are betrothed Aug 29 21:58:30 * Molly shrugs “feeling as I did, I’d have become your mistress on my bedroom floor, so that doesn’t matter as much as you’d think” Aug 29 21:58:52 * Morgan frowns Aug 29 21:59:00 What? Aug 29 22:00:06 * Molly blushes Aug 29 22:00:14 I shouldn’t have said that. Aug 29 22:00:30 * Morgan shrugs Aug 29 22:01:44 *In his head HH says: bedroom floor, huh? Stick this one on a mail coach to my place, yeah?* Aug 29 22:03:12 It wasn't what I expected Aug 29 22:04:17 * Molly shrugs “Maybe you could forget I said it?” Aug 29 22:04:22 I doubt it Aug 29 22:04:29 why? Aug 29 22:06:21 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 29 22:09:25 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)