**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Mon Aug 31 09:31:51 2026 Aug 31 09:31:51 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Aug 31 10:13:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 31 10:18:17 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Aug 31 17:36:50 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 31 18:16:18 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Aug 31 18:53:33 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Aug 31 18:54:02 But not what you want? Aug 31 18:54:02 No... Aug 31 18:54:02 What do you want? Tell me, and I’ll behave... Aug 31 18:54:02 * Morgan sighs Aug 31 18:54:02 I want you Aug 31 18:54:05 * Molly strokes his flanks as her hands pull from his waist as she moves away Aug 31 18:54:07 I want you too... I want to learn all about what pleasure really is with you. Aug 31 18:54:09 * Morgan nods, sighing Aug 31 18:54:11 *there’s a feeling of absence as she moves away, and a rustle of clothing Aug 31 18:54:13 * Morgan waits quietly Aug 31 18:54:17 *there’s another minute before she says “I’m passable” Aug 31 18:54:19 * Morgan nods, turning around Aug 31 18:54:21 *she’s still barefoot and her hair is still all bed-dishevelled, but she has a dress on* Aug 31 18:54:23 * Morgan nods a little Aug 31 18:54:25 Better than nothing? *she smiles playfully * Aug 31 18:54:27 In some respects, yes Aug 31 18:54:29 * Molly nods Aug 31 18:54:31 You’re up early... Aug 31 18:54:33 I'm always up early Aug 31 18:54:44 * Molly nods, moving closer Aug 31 18:54:50 what is this letter? Aug 31 18:55:09 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 18:55:13 Got the crown seal on it Aug 31 18:55:44 that’s intriguing... *she looks up at him* don’t you think? Aug 31 18:56:29 * Morgan nods Aug 31 18:56:32 I suppose it is Aug 31 18:57:16 * Molly watches him, putting her hand on his chest “Are you waiting for him to come back?” Aug 31 18:57:45 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 18:58:27 That’s not why you’re still here? Aug 31 18:58:43 Well... I suppose not Aug 31 18:58:50 Then why? Aug 31 18:59:26 I've only just got here Aug 31 19:00:01 * Molly smiles, blushing “And there I thought you might have been staying to be alone with me” Aug 31 19:01:17 Its not exactly a downside Aug 31 19:02:22 *she sighs a moment* It won’t be possible soon Aug 31 19:02:55 No... Aug 31 19:03:13 He’s chosen our house Aug 31 19:04:15 I see Aug 31 19:05:06 * Molly nods “It’s going to happen sooner than we thought” Aug 31 19:05:47 * Morgan frowns, nodding Aug 31 19:06:12 The wedding... *she sighs* then the wedding night. Aug 31 19:06:54 Why? Aug 31 19:07:04 Why do I dread it? Aug 31 19:07:24 Why is it sooner than expected? Aug 31 19:08:02 He’s found the house, I’ve been certified a virgin... Aug 31 19:09:03 * Morgan frowns a little, nodding Aug 31 19:09:04 I see Aug 31 19:09:13 * Molly nods Aug 31 19:09:47 It won’t be lovely like kissing you is Aug 31 19:10:31 Perhaps you'll be surprised Aug 31 19:10:50 * Molly ‘s nose wrinkles Aug 31 19:11:04 I can’t pleasantly picture him above me Aug 31 19:11:45 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:11:47 I don't blame you Aug 31 19:12:22 * Molly smiles with mischief, saying nothing but just watching him Aug 31 19:14:50 When is it to be? Aug 31 19:15:14 A month from now Aug 31 19:15:53 I see Aug 31 19:16:42 * Molly gently strokes a light pattern on his chest “You’ll want to keep your distance?” Aug 31 19:16:53 It'd be best I think Aug 31 19:17:02 Pity Aug 31 19:17:43 Perhaps Aug 31 19:19:08 * Molly watches him “but not right this minute?” Aug 31 19:19:26 No... Aug 31 19:19:54 * Molly moves closer to gently kiss him, her hand still between them Aug 31 19:20:53 * Morgan kisses her gently Aug 31 19:21:46 * Molly puts her other hand to his cheek like she had a week ago in her room Aug 31 19:22:18 * Morgan doesn't move Aug 31 19:23:04 * Molly sighs happily against his mouth, her fingers gently squeezing his upper chest over his shirt Aug 31 19:24:49 * Morgan wraps his arms around her, holding her tighter Aug 31 19:25:17 * Molly pulls even closer, kiss becoming rougher and more eager Aug 31 19:26:05 * Morgan matches her Aug 31 19:26:48 *her hand moves from his chest to his flank, and the his hip Aug 31 19:27:28 * Morgan pulls her to him Aug 31 19:28:22 * Molly boldly brings her hand to his bottom as she kisses him deeper Aug 31 19:28:42 * Morgan does the same Aug 31 19:29:20 * Molly tries to get higher on her tiptoes to make that easier, moaning very quietly Aug 31 19:30:01 * Morgan paws at her Aug 31 19:31:37 * Molly wraps both arms around his neck now, right at the maximum she can stretch, it makes her body fully nestled to his, and her derrière a little higher in his hand. She makes another sound of wanting Aug 31 19:32:24 * Morgan breaks away Aug 31 19:33:09 * Molly watches him, breathing fast and looking desirous Aug 31 19:33:16 What is it? Aug 31 19:33:32 We need to stop Aug 31 19:33:36 This isn't fair to either of us Aug 31 19:34:10 You aren’t enjoying it? Aug 31 19:35:13 Thats not it at all Aug 31 19:35:57 If you’re worried about getting too... you know... I can give you some privacy? Aug 31 19:36:33 No, thats not it Aug 31 19:36:42 Then what is it? Aug 31 19:37:25 We shouldn't be doing this Aug 31 19:37:38 * Molly looks disappointed Aug 31 19:37:50 But it’s so good Aug 31 19:38:53 I know Aug 31 19:39:21 * Molly watches him “what are you so afraid of?” Aug 31 19:41:04 This is not something we should be doing... its not right Aug 31 19:41:17 * Molly nods sadly Aug 31 19:41:47 I suppose not... It’s never going to feel like this for me again, is it? Aug 31 19:42:21 I don't know Aug 31 19:42:57 It’s only like this when you really, really like someone? Aug 31 19:43:21 * Morgan nods Aug 31 19:43:24 aye Aug 31 19:43:51 * Molly nods solemnly “At least I’ll have the memory of you” Aug 31 19:44:30 * Morgan frowns, nodding Aug 31 19:45:45 * Molly is watching him intently when there’s a knock. Mary calls “Molly, Lord Jaeger has just come back. And Master Hockridge was here, but I said you hadn’t come down yet, so I don’t know where he is...” Aug 31 19:46:18 *But she’s lying, she told him which room Molly was in and how she’d tell him about their house* Aug 31 19:46:58 * Morgan frowns, moving toward the window Aug 31 19:47:36 *there’s nothing interesting going on out there* Aug 31 19:48:24 Oh! Perhaps he went to find some coffee... You know how Morgan is about coffee! *she mouths an amused Sorry! to him* Aug 31 19:48:48 * Morgan nods, opening the window and climbing out Aug 31 19:49:41 * Molly smiles, whispering “That’s almost romantic. Be careful please” Aug 31 19:50:26 * Morgan nods, climbing quietly down to the street Aug 31 19:50:49 *he gets lucky that noone’s looking* Aug 31 19:51:27 * Morgan rolls his shoulders before going back into the tavern Aug 31 19:52:26 *Mary is downstairs and sees him with a smile* Master Hockridge Aug 31 19:52:35 Mary... has he returned? Aug 31 19:53:59 *She nods* In his room, number eleven Aug 31 19:54:47 * Morgan nods, going to find the room Aug 31 19:55:06 *the door is ajar Aug 31 19:55:10 * Molly is now known as Jaeger Aug 31 19:56:04 * Morgan listens momentarily Aug 31 19:56:57 *There’s just the sound of a bag being packed Aug 31 19:57:25 * Morgan knocks Aug 31 19:57:46 Enter Aug 31 19:57:53 * Morgan nudges the door open Aug 31 19:57:57 Messenger came for you Aug 31 19:58:16 * Jaeger smiles “Good Morning. What was the message?” Aug 31 19:59:04 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 19:59:07 Has a crown seal on it Aug 31 19:59:10 * Morgan holds it out Aug 31 19:59:49 * Jaeger takes it, looking more serious. He turns it over before sitting in a chair to break the seal and open the papers inside Aug 31 20:00:04 * Morgan waits quietly Aug 31 20:00:53 * Jaeger looks even more serious, and even grave as he goes through it. By the end he looks quite grim, and folds it to put in his pocket Aug 31 20:01:36 Problem? Aug 31 20:02:13 * Jaeger nods. “I need to see to a few things. Can I entrust Molly into your care?” Aug 31 20:02:49 For how long? Aug 31 20:03:02 An hour Aug 31 20:03:39 Cant be that big a problem then Aug 31 20:03:58 * Jaeger stands, finding his pipe Aug 31 20:04:18 You will both still be here when I return? Aug 31 20:05:17 I would imagine so Aug 31 20:05:38 * Jaeger nods, but there’s no smile as he says “Thank you” Aug 31 20:06:19 Is there something that her ladyship needs to be concerned about... Aug 31 20:06:43 She is not in any dangerous Aug 31 20:06:46 danger* Aug 31 20:06:52 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:06:53 Very well Aug 31 20:07:30 * Jaeger makes a fireball, using it to light his pipe before he goes down the stairs Aug 31 20:08:42 * Morgan rolls his eyes, watching him go Aug 31 20:09:26 *he’s left alone Aug 31 20:09:52 * Morgan sighs, going to knock on Molly's door Aug 31 20:09:58 * Jaeger is now known as Molly Aug 31 20:10:04 Come in Aug 31 20:11:00 * Morgan nudges the door open Aug 31 20:11:30 * Molly is also packing her bag Aug 31 20:11:50 I wasn’t expecting you! Aug 31 20:12:16 No... whatever that message was, it wasn't a good one so he's disappeared off for an hour Aug 31 20:12:55 * Molly looks concerned “Oh, do you think something has happened to his family?” Aug 31 20:13:47 Not if it only takes an hour Aug 31 20:14:03 * Molly nods Aug 31 20:14:27 Very well...*she looks thoughtful, looking around the room* Aug 31 20:15:08 What? Aug 31 20:15:58 * Molly shakes her head, smiling “All manner of things ranging from Virtuous to the opposite thereof” Aug 31 20:16:28 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:17:38 * Molly puts the last of her things in her bags “What am I to do about it?” Aug 31 20:17:55 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 20:18:02 Hes asked me to keep you safe until he returns Aug 31 20:18:44 * Molly nods Aug 31 20:18:52 Should we go down then? Aug 31 20:18:58 Best had Aug 31 20:19:47 * Molly smiles “I’m beginning to think you say that rather than what you actually wish” Aug 31 20:20:24 What I wish is of no consequence Aug 31 20:20:43 * Molly smiles “Nor I, I suppose” Aug 31 20:23:19 * Morgan nods a little Aug 31 20:24:17 * Molly looks him over “So... breakfast...?” Aug 31 20:24:41 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:24:42 Aye Aug 31 20:25:44 * Molly bites her lip a moment before moving towards the door where he’s stood Aug 31 20:26:01 * Morgan backs out of the way Aug 31 20:26:17 * Molly looks briefly upset before covering it Aug 31 20:28:28 *In his head, HH says: She’s got it bad too, poor lassie* Aug 31 20:28:52 * Morgan looks around the hall briefly Aug 31 20:29:05 *its all empty* Aug 31 20:31:08 * Morgan leads the way quietly Aug 31 20:33:28 *they get set for breakfast. Mary joins them, but he can feel Molly’s knee against his thigh as he eats, distracting when he had her bottom in his hand upstairs earlier. It’s also difficult to keep his gaze from her mouth as she sips her coffee once they’ve finished the main part of the meal Aug 31 20:34:01 * Morgan sips the coffee Aug 31 20:34:25 Mary: Will we go back to the Estate once Lord Jaeger returns? Aug 31 20:34:40 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 20:34:46 Couldn't say Aug 31 20:37:01 * Molly chats with Mary, but he can tell she’s a little flighty. The hour passes, and his awareness of her only gets worse. He goes out to get some air, left only with the sight of people going about their business Aug 31 20:37:47 *In his head, HH says “well this has gone a bit saily-flap-flap, ain’t it?” Aug 31 20:37:52 * Morgan looks around Aug 31 20:38:18 *noones paying him attention* Aug 31 20:39:00 * Morgan sighs Aug 31 20:39:08 Losing your mind, thats a good look Aug 31 20:39:32 HH: Yer not mental, just horny Aug 31 20:41:37 * Morgan stands still, just watching people Aug 31 20:42:09 *he sees Jaeger come back, still smoking his pipe* Aug 31 20:42:41 * Morgan watches him Aug 31 20:43:16 *He looks burdened, but nods to Morgan* Could you and Molly join me in my room, please? Aug 31 20:43:48 * Morgan nods Aug 31 20:43:51 If course Aug 31 20:44:09 * Molly heads upstairs Aug 31 20:44:15 Jaeger * Aug 31 20:44:53 * Morgan moves to collect Molly Aug 31 20:45:51 * Molly goes with him, and the door is ready. Jaeger has pulled a couple of chairs side by side, and gestures for them to close the door and sit Aug 31 20:46:03 * Molly does so, hands in her lap Aug 31 20:46:19 * Morgan sits down Aug 31 20:47:47 *Jaeger refills and relights his pipe. Morgan can feel her flinch at the casual magic use* Aug 31 20:48:42 * Morgan waits quietly Aug 31 20:49:19 *Jaeger looks at Molly sadly before taking a deep breath Aug 31 20:49:49 J: Nothing I say can leave this room, it is a secret of the realm Aug 31 20:50:12 Very well Aug 31 20:50:32 * Molly nods, but looks puzzled Aug 31 20:50:55 J: Morgan, have you heard of the Freiburg to Baden ferry? Aug 31 20:51:18 * Morgan nods a little Aug 31 20:51:44 J: a week ago, there was an assassination on it Aug 31 20:52:05 Right... Aug 31 20:53:38 J: *he inhales from the pipe* The son and heir of Eisenfurstin Posen, a few bodyguards, a couple of his noble friends, and, most pertinently, an Avaloanian ambassador who works in the Posen Court were killed Aug 31 20:54:08 Which noble friends? Aug 31 20:54:19 * Molly looks even more perplexed as to why this matters Aug 31 20:55:26 Lord Konstantin Niedersachsen, And Lord Sebastian Rosenkrantz. Are they known to you? Aug 31 20:56:11 * Morgan shakes his head Aug 31 20:56:24 Niedersachsens are... an old family. Aug 31 20:57:01 J: They are. *he takes a moment to smoke again* Aug 31 20:57:16 * Morgan watches him quietly Aug 31 21:00:03 J: It’s a tragedy, and the perpetrators have not been caught, but this matters because... *he looks apologetic now* I have been assigned to replace the Ambassador Aug 31 21:00:21 -you- are going to Eisen... Aug 31 21:00:30 * Molly glances at Morgan a moment Aug 31 21:00:47 J: I am. It is my duty Aug 31 21:01:08 I see Aug 31 21:02:24 How soon do we have to leave? Aug 31 21:02:40 *Jaeger watches Morgan’s reaction* Aug 31 21:03:25 * Morgan looks impassive Aug 31 21:04:24 *Jaeger looks to her* I am sorry, my dear, but I cannot take you with me Aug 31 21:05:00 Why? Aug 31 21:05:58 J: I will be working. An Ambassadors position will take up all my days and nights. I will not be settled anywhere Aug 31 21:07:02 I see Aug 31 21:08:00 *Jaeger looks like he’s out of his depth * There’s a lot of flirting and... establishing international relations Aug 31 21:08:22 * Molly looks confused still, and looks to Morgan Aug 31 21:08:37 * Morgan looks vaguely disgusted Aug 31 21:10:30 *Jaeger looks at him* My options are limited. I can only either set Molly up here in Avalon and visit her when I can, or the engagement had to be broken to free her from those... compromises. Aug 31 21:11:16 You mean keep her as a mistress, deny her the benefits of marriage Aug 31 21:11:53 *Jaeger shakes his head* No, marriage but I would not be faithful Aug 31 21:12:40 * Morgan looks even more disgusted Aug 31 21:13:57 *Jaeger nods* That is less than she deserves. She should be married to a man who won’t even even look at another woman Aug 31 21:14:23 quite Aug 31 21:14:29 We’re not getting married...? Aug 31 21:15:12 *Jaeger shakes his head* I am sorry, no we aren’t. I’ve already seen your Father to let him know that it’s not your fault Aug 31 21:17:08 * Morgan waits quietly Aug 31 21:17:21 * Molly nods Aug 31 21:17:24 Alright. Aug 31 21:17:52 *Jaeger looks relieved* You won’t make a fuss, for Breach Of Promise? Aug 31 21:18:38 How are you planning to make amends for uprooting her future? Aug 31 21:19:08 J: Ahh... I could see to something like that... Aug 31 21:19:35 I want one hundred guilders. Aug 31 21:19:57 *Jaeger looks shocked by this* You want-... Aug 31 21:20:33 You promised her a secure future and are now reneging on that... there will be talk... Aug 31 21:21:00 *Hh: I like this one, she’s got bigger balls than you!* Aug 31 21:21:18 J: *he nods* yes... true... Aug 31 21:21:33 * Morgan scowls briefly Aug 31 21:22:45 Twenty years of marriage is about what many would expect. At five guilders a year, which would be a pittance compared to even outfitting me, a hundred guilders is a bargain. Aug 31 21:23:36 *Jaeger looks sad. It’s quite clear that he doesn’t actually want to end this relationship* Aug 31 21:24:22 When do you leave? Aug 31 21:25:00 J: Yes, my dear... that would be a bargain... I leave for Londinium tonight Aug 31 21:25:22 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:28:00 My Father knows... and now Morgan knows. I’ll have my hundred guilders before you leave? *Jaeger nods, and she stands* Thank you then. Save travels, my Lord. Aug 31 21:28:35 *Jaeger looks resigned, and inclines his head* Goodbye, Molly Aug 31 21:29:04 * Morgan stands up Aug 31 21:29:49 *She lets herself out, shutting the door quietly. Jaeger sighs* I didn’t mean to hurt her Aug 31 21:30:11 I'm aware... a word of caution... Aug 31 21:30:21 J: Yes? Aug 31 21:30:43 Keep your ability firmly under wraps... it'll get you killed Aug 31 21:31:34 *He nods* I’m aware that Eisen is very different. I have some very distant ancestors who were Eisen, hence the name Aug 31 21:31:56 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:32:12 That makes some sense Aug 31 21:32:26 You will take care of her, I hope? Aug 31 21:32:31 * Molly is now known as Jaeger Aug 31 21:32:56 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:33:05 I'll make sure she's safe Aug 31 21:33:34 Thank you. I will write to Lady Torrington to have my personal effects sent on Aug 31 21:34:05 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:34:12 Very well. Safe journey my lord Aug 31 21:34:27 Thank you, Morgan. I am pleased to have known you Aug 31 21:34:56 * Morgan inclines his head Aug 31 21:35:34 * Jaeger doesn’t keep him Aug 31 21:35:48 * Morgan heads back downstairs Aug 31 21:36:26 *He finds Mary down here* Aug 31 21:36:29 * Jaeger is now known as Mary Aug 31 21:37:01 Master Hockridge, might I be allowed half a day off here in town? Aug 31 21:37:09 Why? Aug 31 21:37:20 I want to visit my mother Aug 31 21:37:43 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:37:45 Very well Aug 31 21:38:27 The carriage is already organised and Molly’s bag is loaded, the horse is tied to the back and the coachman is ready to go Aug 31 21:38:42 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:38:44 Alright then Aug 31 21:39:00 * Mary curtsies, leaving Aug 31 21:39:38 * Morgan goes looking for Molly Aug 31 21:39:52 *Molly is already in the carriage* Aug 31 21:40:03 * Morgan gets in Aug 31 21:40:36 * Mary sits facing forward, her expression very untelling Aug 31 21:41:11 * Morgan raps on the roof Aug 31 21:41:16 Well that was unexpected Aug 31 21:41:26 * Mary is now known as Molly Aug 31 21:41:32 mmm... Aug 31 21:41:57 ((sits next to, or opposite?)) Aug 31 21:42:18 ((Opposite)) Aug 31 21:42:30 * Morgan nods, watching her Aug 31 21:42:35 * Molly watches from the window Aug 31 21:43:06 I don’t know what to think Aug 31 21:43:34 No? Aug 31 21:43:51 Everything’s suddenly changed Aug 31 21:44:39 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:44:41 Yes Aug 31 21:44:56 * Molly looks at him Aug 31 21:45:02 I should be sad... Aug 31 21:45:44 But you're not Aug 31 21:46:06 no, I’m not Aug 31 21:46:24 * Molly watches him “How do -you- feel about it?” Aug 31 21:47:11 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 21:47:18 It makes some things simpler Aug 31 21:47:26 Which things? Aug 31 21:47:36 * Morgan shrugs Aug 31 21:47:41 I am no longer losing you to him Aug 31 21:47:51 * Molly looks surprised Aug 31 21:48:01 You felt you were? Aug 31 21:48:26 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:49:07 * Molly nods “I’m not engaged anymore” Aug 31 21:49:38 No... you're not Aug 31 21:50:33 *HH: Til next time. Two fiances down, wonder what’ll happen to be rid o’ the next one* Aug 31 21:50:57 I can keep my position? Aug 31 21:51:14 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:51:15 Aye Aug 31 21:51:29 * Molly nods thoughtfully Aug 31 21:51:38 I might buy a house Aug 31 21:52:11 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:52:13 You could Aug 31 21:52:35 I’d keep it nice and close Aug 31 21:53:14 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:53:16 Its an option Aug 31 21:54:10 * Molly smiles then “That’d be nice, somewhere private. Oh, and I’d buy a big bed!” Aug 31 21:54:49 * Morgan nods Aug 31 21:55:51 * Molly smiles more as she watches from the window thoughtfully Aug 31 21:56:13 * Morgan sits quietly Aug 31 21:57:04 what about us? Aug 31 21:58:00 What about us? Aug 31 21:58:10 well... can you kiss me now? Aug 31 21:59:30 Discretely... Aug 31 22:00:00 * Molly smiles “yes, please” Aug 31 22:00:22 * Morgan nods Aug 31 22:01:05 Now, with the blinds down? *she sounds like she’s playing* Aug 31 22:01:45 It'd be a bit... unseemly... Aug 31 22:04:51 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Aug 31 22:20:18 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)