**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Thu Sep 3 08:33:15 2026 Sep 03 08:33:15 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 03 11:12:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 03 12:28:38 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 03 16:57:22 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 03 18:07:53 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 03 19:14:39 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Sep 03 19:16:31 You seem out of sorts Sep 03 19:16:31 A lots changed all of a sudden Sep 03 19:16:31 Just because I’m free doesn’t mean you’re committed to what you mentioned Sep 03 19:16:31 I'm aware Sep 03 19:16:33 * Molly nods “We can go back to as we were, before I fell in the pool” Sep 03 19:16:34 No thank you Sep 03 19:16:36 * Molly looks up at him “you don’t want that?” Sep 03 19:16:38 No, I don't Sep 03 19:16:40 what -do- you want, dear one? Sep 03 19:16:42 I need a bit of time to... get used to it... Sep 03 19:16:44 Well, I don’t plan to find another man to propose to me, so I’ll be here! Sep 03 19:16:48 * Morgan nods Sep 03 19:16:50 *HH: Lassie like this, there’ll be plenty of them, ‘specially handsome Eisen ones like me Sep 03 19:16:52 * Morgan frowns briefly Sep 03 19:16:54 Oh my god! I didn’t mean that I would be waiting for you to propose! I am so sorry, that’s not what I meant at all! Sep 03 19:16:56 * Morgan nods Sep 03 19:16:58 Its fine Sep 03 19:17:00 * Molly nods, squeezing his hand gently. She starts to look sleepy twenty minutes later Sep 03 19:17:02 Have a nap Sep 03 19:17:04 Wouldn’t it be unseemly to sleep up against you Sep 03 19:17:06 Its fine Sep 03 19:17:08 *HH: Be unseemly If she’s up against you and then you sleep... Sep 03 19:17:10 * Molly fidgets a little, resting against him, her cheek to his upper arm Sep 03 19:19:48 * Molly sounds to be asleep quite quick. She’s nice and warm, and that weight of another person in contact with him and trusting him has been a long time coming. She also smells like rosewater Sep 03 19:20:31 * Morgan sits quietly Sep 03 19:22:15 *In his head- HH: Can prob’ly see right down her dress from here Sep 03 19:23:01 * Morgan scowls Sep 03 19:23:49 HH: Not wrong though, am I? Besides, you already pretty much saw ‘em when she was wet Sep 03 19:24:31 * Morgan closes his eyes, leaning his head against the side of the carriage Sep 03 19:25:47 *this doesn’t really help, as he can clear as day see her in the soaking shift, and the look in her eyes when she’d just kissed him and was trying to see if she could do it again Sep 03 19:26:21 * Morgan sighs, biting the inside of his cheek Sep 03 19:27:29 HH: Man, Yer being too hard on herself. She’s pretty, Yer not dead... any lassie told me she’da let me swive her on her bedroom floor and I’d be infatuated with ‘Er too Sep 03 19:28:22 * Morgan doesn't move Sep 03 19:30:46 *About five minutes later she fidgets, nuzzling to his arm a little before settling again with a happy sigh. Just as he hasn’t had someone to tenderly protect for a while, he knows her absence from her family means it must be more than a year since she had someone she really trusted and could lean on* Sep 03 19:31:20 * Morgan fidgets a little so she has more support Sep 03 19:32:23 * Molly snuggles more, her arm going around his waist Sep 03 19:33:51 * Morgan sits quietly Sep 03 19:34:37 *HH: you -could- do much worse Sep 03 19:37:48 * Morgan nods a little Sep 03 19:42:03 * Molly stays like this a while. It’s hard not to notice how her hand feels good around him, and to recall how her body had felt against him. Unsurprisingly, he starts to harden Sep 03 19:42:48 * Morgan bites his cheek hard Sep 03 19:44:41 *it hurts, but it doesn’t do much, especially after so many nights of dreaming of her, and the times they’ve kissed. They’re probably about ten minutes from Lady Torringtons, the view nothing but trees on the quiet road Sep 03 19:45:28 * Morgan just sits still, thinking about sailing Sep 03 19:47:12 *this is more successful, until the internal-devil-on-his-shoulder HH says “if it gets stormy, she’s got a good pair to calm the sea” Sep 03 19:48:01 * Morgan scowls, wishing he'd shut up Sep 03 19:49:23 *he does, but Molly is his next problem, making a soft quiet moan in her sleep, which starts in his ears and ends in his groin* Sep 03 19:50:16 Oh for god sake Sep 03 19:51:20 *this makes her stir* Hmm? Sep 03 19:53:33 nothing Sep 03 19:54:08 * Molly nods a little, pulling tighter to him “you smell nice...” Sep 03 19:54:24 Do I? Sep 03 19:55:01 mmmhmm... shaving soap... hard work Sep 03 19:55:54 * Morgan nods Sep 03 19:57:29 * Molly inhales deeply Sep 03 19:57:41 yeah... very nice. Sep 03 19:57:54 * Morgan nods Sep 03 19:59:10 * Molly gently and sleepily strokes his flank. It feels very good, and puts him back in the same predicament that thoughts of mainsails and knots had settled Sep 03 20:00:33 It won't be long until we're back at the house Sep 03 20:00:54 * Molly sighs sadly Sep 03 20:00:56 Oh Sep 03 20:02:06 What? Sep 03 20:02:49 It was nice to be the centre of your attention Sep 03 20:03:28 Most people don't enjoy that Sep 03 20:04:11 Most people don’t like you as deeply as I do Sep 03 20:04:48 Most people don't like me at all Sep 03 20:06:27 They might, if they knew you like I’m coming to Sep 03 20:06:57 HH: She’s coming to you, man! Sep 03 20:08:00 * Morgan shrugs Sep 03 20:08:04 Maybe Sep 03 20:09:40 * Molly fidgets just enough to look at him whilst still being in contact “Thank you for this” Sep 03 20:10:10 For what? Sep 03 20:10:57 Letting me be close... giving me somewhere to rest Sep 03 20:11:56 * Morgan nods Sep 03 20:11:57 Its alright Sep 03 20:12:40 * Molly gently squeezes his side “I suppose I need to move away?” She watches him closely Sep 03 20:13:36 Once we arrive Sep 03 20:15:14 * Molly smiles curiously “I can stay like this until then?” Sep 03 20:15:59 * Morgan nods Sep 03 20:16:01 If you want to Sep 03 20:16:28 What do -you- want me to do? Sep 03 20:16:56 HH: Oh man there’s a question an a half! Sep 03 20:17:26 Stay as you are for now Sep 03 20:19:24 * Molly nods, continuing to squeeze gently Sep 03 20:19:54 Will I see you much once we are back? Sep 03 20:19:59 I imagine so Sep 03 20:23:42 * Molly smiles “I’m glad. Everyone will have a lot of pity for me” Sep 03 20:24:29 Probably, yes Sep 03 20:24:50 But not you? You don’t pity me Sep 03 20:25:12 No, I don't Sep 03 20:25:53 Good I’d rather you just like me Sep 03 20:26:20 * Morgan nods Sep 03 20:28:51 * Molly keeps stroking his flank, and he stirs again. Thankfully she seems to be watching his face rather than the bulge that is developing in his trousers Sep 03 20:30:29 * Morgan smiles a little, looking away Sep 03 20:30:48 You’re so handsome Sep 03 20:31:00 Not at all Sep 03 20:31:21 I think you are, especially from a few inches away Sep 03 20:31:40 HH: A few inches away is what you might get, if yer lucky! Sep 03 20:32:36 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 03 20:33:16 * Molly glances towards the window Sep 03 20:33:40 hmm... not far now... Sep 03 20:34:48 No, it isn't Sep 03 20:35:14 I was hoping you’d have time to kiss me before we arrived... Sep 03 20:35:36 Oh probably Sep 03 20:36:10 * Molly leans away a little so he could, but keeps her hand on his side Sep 03 20:36:57 And do you want to? Sep 03 20:37:03 * Morgan nods Sep 03 20:37:04 I do Sep 03 20:38:13 * Molly nods, gently pulling at his flank to move him closer. She smiles fondly Sep 03 20:38:21 please... Sep 03 20:39:20 * Morgan nods, leaning in to kiss her Sep 03 20:41:47 * Molly kisses him softly, she’s a quick learner, it’s sensuous and savouring, and her hand on his flank makes it feel even more intimate when her tongue runs along his lower lip Sep 03 20:42:18 * Morgan sighs deeply Sep 03 20:45:38 * Molly smiles against his mouth before gripping firmer. This pressure stirs him further, he’s definitely going to end up with some aching for a while. Her kiss becomes deeper, but he knows the route well enough that the big jolt to the left means they’re running out of time Sep 03 20:46:46 * Morgan sighs, pulling away Sep 03 20:46:49 We're nearly there Sep 03 20:48:15 * Molly licks her own lip a moment before biting it, drawing his eyes Sep 03 20:48:21 I wish we had more time Sep 03 20:48:40 * Morgan nods Sep 03 20:48:42 I know Sep 03 20:50:04 * Molly smiles shyly Sep 03 20:50:21 I feel like I could kiss you for hours and not get bored of it Sep 03 20:50:54 HH: Yer balls would be so blue we coulda fought in the War for them. Sep 03 20:51:05 Oh you would eventually Sep 03 20:51:14 * Molly shakes her head Sep 03 20:51:28 Nuh uh. Hours... Days, even! Sep 03 20:52:07 Not likely Sep 03 20:53:50 * Molly smiles “We could go away somewhere and see who’s more correct...” Sep 03 20:54:23 Far too much work to do for that Sep 03 20:54:50 Might have to keep it to an hour... Sep 03 20:55:29 * Morgan nods Sep 03 20:55:59 * Molly steals a quick kiss Sep 03 20:56:48 Will you be thinking of me? Sep 03 20:57:14 * Morgan nods Sep 03 20:57:15 I will Sep 03 20:57:30 I will of you, all day and all night! Sep 03 20:59:39 *they get to the very last point he could get away with kissing her* Sep 03 20:59:52 * Morgan kisses her quickly Sep 03 21:02:24 * Molly smiles, looking pleased all the way to the house. A groom helps her out there, and then with her bag she’s off into the house whilst he gets caught up talking to the groom. Sep 03 21:06:39 *The whole house wants to take care of her an commiserate, and she lets them, but it means he doesn’t get to spend any time with her. By the time he’s back from his patrol her candles have been extinguished, and in the morning he’s out early as usual. He doesn’t see her until lunchtime when she rides up into the coachyard on one of Catherine’s horses. He’s not seen her ride before, and she looks relaxed as she does so. Her eyes light up when she se Sep 03 21:08:19 * Morgan watches her for a moment Sep 03 21:08:50 * Molly rides up to him “Is Sam here to help me down?” Sep 03 21:09:27 No, it seems not Sep 03 21:10:24 Oh no! *she smiles with mischief* I suppose I’ll be riding forever... Sep 03 21:11:56 That'll make your job difficult Sep 03 21:12:57 Unless there’s a big strong handsome Master At Arms that wants to put his arms around me and get me down... Sep 03 21:14:01 Only me I'm afraid Sep 03 21:14:31 I think you can handle me Sep 03 21:15:13 * Morgan nods Sep 03 21:15:15 Come on then Sep 03 21:15:39 * Molly leans towards him so he can get hold of her Sep 03 21:16:12 * Morgan helps her down Sep 03 21:17:29 * Molly keeps close to him, and he can feel her body slide down his. She watches him with a smile “Thank you” Sep 03 21:17:43 * Morgan inclines his head, stepping back Sep 03 21:18:16 Shall we put him away? Sep 03 21:18:31 * Morgan nods Sep 03 21:18:37 Best had, don't want him wandering around the house Sep 03 21:18:57 * Molly giggles, leading the horse to the empty stables Sep 03 21:20:26 I haven’t seen much of you Sep 03 21:20:37 No, we've both been busy Sep 03 21:21:47 * Molly puts the horse in the stall Sep 03 21:21:53 I’ve thought of you though Sep 03 21:22:46 I'm glad to hear that Sep 03 21:24:09 * Molly sorts some oats before she turns to lean against the wall as she watches him “Did you think of me?” Sep 03 21:24:16 * Morgan nods Sep 03 21:24:18 I did Sep 03 21:26:32 * Molly nods, gently touching her lower lip “Did you think of kissing me?” Sep 03 21:27:03 Fairly often Sep 03 21:28:34 * Molly smiles, blushing “I thought of that a lot” Sep 03 21:29:41 * Morgan nods Sep 03 21:30:12 Maybe tonight...? Sep 03 21:31:11 Aye, maybe Sep 03 21:32:35 * Molly says with soft teasing “unless you can’t wait so long?” Sep 03 21:32:45 I'll manage for now Sep 03 21:32:58 Is everything alright? Sep 03 21:34:02 * Morgan nods Sep 03 21:34:08 Just got a lot on my mind Sep 03 21:34:25 We could talk? Sep 03 21:34:43 Its alright, I'll get my head around it all Sep 03 21:35:37 * Molly nods, smiling Sep 03 21:35:48 I’ve been to town Sep 03 21:36:31 Oh? Sep 03 21:38:09 I decided to sell the Red Dress. I have added the money to the hundred guilders he gave me Sep 03 21:38:39 Oh... right... Sep 03 21:40:15 * Molly smiles “I have my security now. No matter what, I’ll never sleep in a barn with an empty stomach and a heart full of fear” Sep 03 21:41:08 * Morgan nods Sep 03 21:41:11 Thats right Sep 03 21:42:58 Besides, when will I ever wear a dress like that? I’m not going to be a nobleman’s wife now Sep 03 21:43:45 No... I suppose not Sep 03 21:44:54 I got ten guilders for it. *It’s a bit of a gut punch when the dress she never wore had cost him twenty* Sep 03 21:45:42 I see Sep 03 21:46:56 * Molly smiles “It’s a shame you didn’t see me in it?” Sep 03 21:47:22 * Morgan nods Sep 03 21:47:24 It is, yes Sep 03 21:49:08 What else would you like to see me in? Sep 03 21:50:20 * Morgan blushes Sep 03 21:51:00 * Molly looks confused Sep 03 21:51:03 what? Sep 03 21:52:31 Doesn't matter Sep 03 21:53:17 *HH in his head says: brave, man.* Sep 03 21:55:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 03 22:12:39 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)