**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Sep 9 07:31:49 2026 Sep 09 07:31:49 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 09 09:39:44 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 09 10:26:40 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 09 13:28:01 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 09 14:46:03 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 09 15:12:21 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Sep 09 15:13:03 There's someone but its... new... Sep 09 15:13:03 * Claudia smiles Sep 09 15:13:03 Good Sep 09 15:13:03 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:13:03 All changed again now Sep 09 15:13:06 why? Sep 09 15:13:08 Been found Sep 09 15:13:10 * Claudia nods Sep 09 15:13:14 Is it a man? Sep 09 15:13:16 Don't be daft Sep 09 15:13:18 * Claudia shrugs Sep 09 15:13:20 Plausible Sep 09 15:13:22 Not in this instance Sep 09 15:13:24 * Claudia nods “Remind me to tell you about Heinzharold and the guy in Gainsburg. Anyway... she noble?” Sep 09 15:13:26 No, she's not... but as far as anyone here knows nor am I Sep 09 15:13:28 Can’t take her h9me then? Sep 09 15:13:30 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:13:32 * Claudia nods Sep 09 15:13:34 Too soon to love her? Sep 09 15:13:36 Not quite Sep 09 15:13:38 * Claudia nods, but there’s sadness in it “Good. You wouldn’t suit being alone and not having someone to care about” Sep 09 15:13:42 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:13:44 Suited me until recently Sep 09 15:13:46 Been happy, have you? Sep 09 15:13:48 No, but that doesn't matter Sep 09 15:13:50 Doesn’t suit you then. Me, I’m happier unencumbered. Sep 09 15:13:52 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:14:48 what are you planning next? Staying in Carleon? Sep 09 15:14:59 * Molly is now known as Claudia Sep 09 15:15:39 I don't know... Yensid reckons Karstens got his sights set on Sudlachenburg Sep 09 15:16:06 think an accident is heading his way then Sep 09 15:16:42 Might be Sep 09 15:17:33 How did you hear about the assassination on the ferry then? Sep 09 15:18:59 I know the Avalonian ambassadors replacement Sep 09 15:19:07 * Claudia nods Sep 09 15:19:23 Heinzharold and I knew one of them a little Sep 09 15:20:34 Oh? Sep 09 15:21:21 Rosenkrantz, he was with us in Gainsburg and for a while after Sep 09 15:21:38 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:21:47 Never met him Sep 09 15:22:23 Anyone got any idea who did it? Sep 09 15:23:24 Nope, though someone will get to the bottom of it. A future Eisenfurst getting executed is a big deal Sep 09 15:23:55 * Morgan nods Sep 09 15:25:19 Yeah Sep 09 15:26:34 tempted to come back and investigate? Sep 09 15:28:22 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:28:36 I'm sure they'll have important people on it Sep 09 15:28:44 * Claudia nods Sep 09 15:28:51 Heinzharold has missed you Sep 09 15:29:01 He's missed who I used to be Sep 09 15:29:16 * Claudia nods Sep 09 15:29:34 could give him chance to like the new you Sep 09 15:30:30 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:30:31 maybe Sep 09 15:31:25 Up to you. Not like we can make you do anyth8ng Sep 09 15:32:32 No... Sep 09 15:32:50 * Claudia looks at him frankly Sep 09 15:32:56 I miss you too Sep 09 15:35:07 * Morgan looks a little surprised Sep 09 15:36:39 you and him are the only family I have left Sep 09 15:37:29 * Morgan sighs, nodding Sep 09 15:38:20 I lost my family in the War. they were all kill when I was in basic training Sep 09 15:39:24 I'm not the person you knew either Sep 09 15:40:00 * Claudia sips her coffee Sep 09 15:40:17 You didn’t know me that well anyway. We could start over. Sep 09 15:41:42 Aye, maybe Sep 09 15:42:33 I kept a lot of bad stuff to myself. I guess I thought you’d be harmed if you learned about how cruel life could be Sep 09 15:43:20 Could assume I've learned that lesson Sep 09 15:43:30 * Claudia nods Sep 09 15:44:36 Who is the woman? Sep 09 15:44:52 Someone I work with Sep 09 15:48:16 She’s not married, right? Sep 09 15:53:42 No... was going to be but that didn't happen Sep 09 15:53:58 * Claudia nods Sep 09 15:54:17 is she like Dietlinde? Sep 09 15:54:25 No, nothing like Sep 09 15:54:46 * Claudia looks surprised Sep 09 15:55:04 I figured you’d be drawn to someone similar Sep 09 15:55:44 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:55:51 Figured I'd never be drawn to anyone again Sep 09 15:56:06 So what happened? Sep 09 15:56:53 With... Sep 09 15:57:15 The new one Sep 09 15:58:17 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 15:58:32 She made no demands of me Sep 09 15:59:06 you’ve never liked being told what to do Sep 09 16:00:15 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 16:00:18 I suppose not Sep 09 16:01:01 what is she like? Sep 09 16:01:45 Shy, funny, caring... Sep 09 16:02:04 do you miss her? Sep 09 16:02:54 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:02:55 I do Sep 09 16:03:16 why didn’t you bring her? Sep 09 16:04:06 There was no reason for two servants to come. Sep 09 16:04:34 Are you sleeping with her? Sep 09 16:05:26 no Sep 09 16:05:38 going to? Sep 09 16:07:01 In time maybe Sep 09 16:07:07 * Claudia nods Sep 09 16:07:26 I’m not judging you. *she sips her coffee* I’m seeing someone myself Sep 09 16:08:25 Oh? Sep 09 16:08:45 * Claudia glances around, checking people aren’t listening Sep 09 16:08:51 She’s a widow Sep 09 16:09:04 * Morgan frowns Sep 09 16:09:05 She? Sep 09 16:09:12 * Claudia chuckles Sep 09 16:09:22 You’ve not changed that much then Sep 09 16:09:48 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 16:10:38 yes, she’s a woman. A noble woman Sep 09 16:11:26 risky Sep 09 16:11:35 * Claudia shrugs Sep 09 16:11:55 people don’t suspect like they would if I was a man Sep 09 16:12:12 No, I suppose they wouldn't Sep 09 16:12:35 Most don’t believe anything can happen between two women anyway Sep 09 16:14:40 Doesn't surprise me Sep 09 16:15:25 Maybe I can bring her to meet you one day? Sep 09 16:16:06 Bring her to meet a lowly servant? Sep 09 16:16:44 bring her to meet a -friend- I served with Sep 09 16:17:53 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:17:55 Aye Sep 09 16:18:36 does your girl know who you are? Sep 09 16:19:49 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:19:50 Yeah Sep 09 16:20:19 And she likes you anyway... lucky. Sep 09 16:21:46 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:23:02 does she know about Heinzharold and me? Sep 09 16:23:33 Only very vaguely Sep 09 16:24:30 * Claudia nods Sep 09 16:24:36 does she make you happy? Sep 09 16:24:57 I think so... its still new... Sep 09 16:25:25 is that why you won’t come home? Sep 09 16:25:50 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 16:25:52 I don't know Sep 09 16:28:27 * Claudia nods “I’m glad you found something to get up in the morning for” Sep 09 16:29:28 * Morgan nods a little Sep 09 16:29:55 Anything you need doing there? Sep 09 16:30:16 Where? Sep 09 16:31:16 home. any messages? Sep 09 16:32:34 I'll think about it Sep 09 16:36:09 * Claudia nods Sep 09 16:37:13 if you need to contact me quietly, write to The Master Of The Guards, Arnheim, Wische Sep 09 16:37:50 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:37:51 Alright Sep 09 16:40:16 If I write to you, what do you want it addressed as? Sep 09 16:41:09 Tough to say... if I stay just Morgan, Torrington Estate, Balick Sep 09 16:43:14 Let me know if you move. It won’t go any further, but I don’t want to lose you again Sep 09 16:43:20 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:43:22 Alright Sep 09 16:43:52 I’d better get back before Heinzharold eats all the bacon. Are you coming to say goodbye? Sep 09 16:44:05 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:44:06 Yeah Sep 09 16:45:12 *they do find HH at the breakfast table, flirting with a maid Sep 09 16:46:23 * Morgan sits down Sep 09 16:46:45 *HH looks at him* Wasn’t sure you’d still be ‘ere Sep 09 16:47:36 Said I would be Sep 09 16:48:11 HH: You off today? Sep 09 16:48:24 *Hh slides him the plate of bacon* Sep 09 16:48:59 Should be, yeah Sep 09 16:49:03 * Morgan takes some bacon Sep 09 16:49:43 *Hh nods* You know where I am if you need me Sep 09 16:50:11 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:50:18 I need time to think Sep 09 16:51:02 HH grins: Don’t expect to hear from you this decade then, always takes ya a while whenever ya try to do that! Sep 09 16:51:30 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 16:53:27 *they eat, and HH brings his other flagons. They walk with him to the boat for Tawstock Sep 09 16:53:49 HH: Take care of yerself, man Sep 09 16:54:16 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:54:19 I'll try Sep 09 16:54:40 C: it was good to see you Sep 09 16:55:33 * Morgan nods Sep 09 16:55:37 And you Sep 09 16:56:49 *They stay to wave him off as the little vessel head away from the big dock Sep 09 16:57:20 * Morgan waits until he's out of sight before scowling, leaning against the rail Sep 09 17:02:42 *it takes a couple of days on the way back, and he doesn’t arrive until after dinner Sep 09 17:03:41 * Morgan wanders in, putting the bags down Sep 09 17:04:25 *there’s no one around Sep 09 17:04:42 * Morgan goes to get himself a drink Sep 09 17:08:51 *he finds Molly washing dishes. She doesn’t notice him at first, back him. Her hair is up, her nape bare Sep 09 17:09:19 Blossom... Sep 09 17:09:48 * Claudia turns around, looking delighted Sep 09 17:09:53 * Claudia is now known as Molly Sep 09 17:10:00 Good evening! Sep 09 17:10:51 How are you? Sep 09 17:11:02 * Molly dries her hands on her apron Sep 09 17:11:09 I’m well, how are you? Sep 09 17:11:53 I'm alright Sep 09 17:14:25 * Molly comes to him, taking his hand “It’s late, everyone’s retired, but do you want something to eat?” Sep 09 17:15:00 * Morgan nods Sep 09 17:15:02 Yes, please Sep 09 17:15:45 * Molly busies herself, sorting him stew, bread, and tea Sep 09 17:15:53 where do you want it? Sep 09 17:16:16 Dining room will be fine Sep 09 17:20:54 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Sep 09 17:22:26 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Sep 09 17:24:00 * Molly comes to him, taking his hand “It’s late, everyone’s retired, but do you want something to eat?” Sep 09 17:24:00 * Morgan nods Sep 09 17:24:00 Yes, please Sep 09 17:24:00 * Molly busies herself, sorting him stew, bread, and tea Sep 09 17:24:00 where do you want it? Sep 09 17:24:04 Dining room will be fine Sep 09 17:24:28 * Molly takes it there, then sits across the corner for him with her tea Sep 09 17:24:57 Whats been happening? Sep 09 17:25:44 Little, really. Lady Torrington is staying with her friends another week, that’s all Sep 09 17:26:26 * Morgan nods, eating Sep 09 17:26:53 * Molly stays quiet until he’s finished Sep 09 17:26:58 How was your trip? Sep 09 17:27:28 * Morgan sighs Sep 09 17:27:30 eventful Sep 09 17:28:46 * Molly looks concerned “Are you alright?! are you injured?” Sep 09 17:29:09 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 09 17:29:11 I'm ok Sep 09 17:30:03 * Molly smiles Sep 09 17:30:15 Good. What has happened? Sep 09 17:31:16 I've run into a few people I know Sep 09 17:32:28 * Molly sips her tea, resting her elbow to the table, then her cheek on her hand Sep 09 17:32:30 oh? Sep 09 17:32:52 * Morgan nods, looking wearied Sep 09 17:37:34 * Molly puts down her tea, and gently puts her hand on his Sep 09 17:37:46 you don’t have to tell me if you don’t wish Sep 09 17:38:43 Friends from Eisen... and my fathers retainer Sep 09 17:39:18 Oh! That must have been surprising Sep 09 17:39:47 * Morgan nods Sep 09 17:39:48 Yeah Sep 09 17:40:07 Were they unkind? Sep 09 17:40:43 Some, yes Sep 09 17:41:14 * Molly looks very sad about this, giving his hand a compassionate squeeze Sep 09 17:41:22 You don’t need to see them again Sep 09 17:41:57 * Morgan nods, looking troubled Sep 09 17:42:38 Oh dear one... Sep 09 17:43:27 * Morgan sighs Sep 09 17:43:47 what troubles you so? Sep 09 17:44:51 Things are going badly... my brother is dead, there is talk of annexing Sudlachenburg Sep 09 17:46:22 * Molly double blinks Sep 09 17:46:34 He’s -dead-?! How?! Sep 09 17:46:40 Doesn't matter Sep 09 17:47:31 But that means you can go home! *she smiles, then it falters* Oh... Sep 09 17:49:03 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 17:50:08 * Molly takes a deep breath, and though she smiles a little her eyes are sad Sep 09 17:50:15 They will need you? Sep 09 17:50:42 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 17:50:46 There's no heir without me Sep 09 17:51:03 * Molly nods Sep 09 17:51:16 Then there’s no choice, is there? Sep 09 17:51:22 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 17:51:26 I don't know yet **** BEGIN LOGGING AT Wed Sep 9 17:54:08 2026 Sep 09 17:54:08 * Now talking on #7thsea Sep 09 17:54:09 * logger (Username@my.server.name) has joined Sep 09 17:54:15 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 09 18:02:41 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Sep 09 18:02:48 I don't know yet Sep 09 18:02:57 That is what they were saying? A land must have her Lord, and the Lord must have his heirs for the Land and its people to be safe and well Sep 09 18:05:50 Ive never heard that Sep 09 18:07:20 but that’s what a lord does Sep 09 18:07:34 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:09:33 * Molly strokes his hand gently “there’s no one at all?” Sep 09 18:12:35 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 09 18:12:59 We've ruled there for five hundred years Sep 09 18:14:02 * Molly nods sadly Sep 09 18:14:13 that’s a long time Sep 09 18:14:29 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:15:15 you’d have friends and your parents there... Sep 09 18:16:09 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 18:16:43 * Molly smiles “Oh! your father could have an acknowledged child!” Sep 09 18:17:47 Bit old for that Sep 09 18:18:04 not if he had a much younger mistress Sep 09 18:20:52 No, that'll never happen Sep 09 18:21:09 Not even if he needs a child? Sep 09 18:21:58 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 09 18:22:20 why not? Sep 09 18:23:58 He doesn't believe in such things Sep 09 18:24:54 even to save his lands?! Sep 09 18:25:30 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 18:26:21 * Molly smiles “He is so in love and devoted?” Sep 09 18:27:03 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:27:05 yes Sep 09 18:27:48 * Molly smiles thoughtfully “How lovely that must be...” Sep 09 18:28:09 * Morgan frowns Sep 09 18:29:18 have I said something amiss? Sep 09 18:29:26 No... Sep 09 18:29:42 you are frowning Sep 09 18:30:02 I'm usually frowning Sep 09 18:30:26 * Molly giggles “This was an additional level of frowning” Sep 09 18:31:23 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:31:26 I suppose so Sep 09 18:32:25 something troubled you... I was not implying you aren’t devoted to your wife Sep 09 18:33:01 I know Sep 09 18:33:23 * Molly nods, letting go to pick up her tea Sep 09 18:34:43 It seems that you are the only option Sep 09 18:35:01 Yeah.... Sep 09 18:35:41 I am sorry for it... very sorry indeed Sep 09 18:35:49 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:36:16 I will miss you Sep 09 18:36:50 * Morgan frowns Sep 09 18:37:44 * Molly smiles wryly “There it is again, that frown. It makes you no less handsome to me though” Sep 09 18:38:18 I don't want go go Sep 09 18:38:51 No... but you have a duty to your ancestors and your people? Sep 09 18:39:26 Sounds like it Sep 09 18:40:05 And we can’t do what we’d discussed... Sep 09 18:40:26 Well... we -could-... Sep 09 18:41:04 You will wish to wait and save yourself for your future bride... Sep 09 18:41:13 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 09 18:41:16 Thats not happening Sep 09 18:41:54 what isn’t? Sep 09 18:42:01 I'm not marrying Sep 09 18:42:27 But you’ll need heirs Sep 09 18:43:32 * Morgan shrugs Sep 09 18:44:28 * Molly bites the outer edge of her bottom lip hard, not making eye contact Sep 09 18:46:38 * Morgan sighs Sep 09 18:47:00 what -are- you thinking, dear one? Sep 09 18:47:45 I don't know Sep 09 18:48:36 You could do much worse than to have me as a mistress *she watches him solemnly * Sep 09 18:49:35 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:49:39 I really could Sep 09 18:50:33 And if you would provide for me, make sure I was never destitute, I would give you as many babies as you would possibly ever want Sep 09 18:52:09 You'd leave here? Forever? Sep 09 18:52:27 * Molly nods Sep 09 18:52:31 I could do that Sep 09 18:53:26 * Morgan nods slowly Sep 09 18:55:09 * Molly watches him “You must understand... I love you. And, I -trust- you, which is much more difficult for someone like me” Sep 09 18:55:30 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:55:32 I understand Sep 09 18:55:59 * Molly nods “Take me with you then...” Sep 09 18:57:03 * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding Sep 09 18:57:04 Alright Sep 09 18:57:30 * Molly smiles, taking his hand and kissing his palm Sep 09 18:57:42 It’s going to be hard, I know Sep 09 18:58:39 * Morgan nods Sep 09 18:58:41 Yes it is Sep 09 18:59:02 But I will be there for you, and you for me Sep 09 18:59:31 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:00:12 * Molly kisses his palm again before saying “I should have kept the red dress...” Sep 09 19:01:04 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:01:06 aye Sep 09 19:04:01 * Molly rests her cheek in his hand “I’ll be as devoted and loyal as I would if I were a wife, not just a mistress” Sep 09 19:04:14 * Morgan nods, stroking her cheek Sep 09 19:06:57 I can expect that in return? Sep 09 19:07:10 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:07:11 Of course Sep 09 19:08:22 * Molly rubs her cheek in his palm “I love you. I can do that in any country, anywhere” Sep 09 19:08:48 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:08:50 Alright then Sep 09 19:09:42 So I am to be your mistress... is there anything that must be done to confirm it? Sep 09 19:10:20 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 09 19:10:23 Not as far as I know Sep 09 19:11:48 is there anything-you- need to do before it is official, in yourself? Sep 09 19:12:27 I don't think so... Sep 09 19:12:38 * Molly nods, smiling Sep 09 19:12:57 the accord should be sealed somehow... Sep 09 19:13:25 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:13:53 * Molly watches him a moment then says “a drink, perhaps?” Sep 09 19:14:00 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:14:06 Alright. I've got some from Eisen... Sep 09 19:14:22 * Molly smiles “alright” Sep 09 19:15:19 * Morgan nods, going to fetch it from his bag Sep 09 19:16:23 * Molly fetches some good champagne glasses Sep 09 19:17:24 * Morgan brings back the blokners Sep 09 19:17:32 Not sure they're the right glasses for this Sep 09 19:17:58 * Molly blushes Sep 09 19:18:04 sorry, I have a lot to learn Sep 09 19:19:31 Its just not... fancy like champagne Sep 09 19:21:53 * Molly nods, waiting for him to pour Sep 09 19:23:12 * Morgan uncorks it, pouring some into the glasses Sep 09 19:24:38 * Molly watches this, looking curious at the heavy dark liquid Sep 09 19:24:45 It looks strong Sep 09 19:25:11 Sort of, yes Sep 09 19:25:38 * Molly takes her glass, smelling it. She smiles “it -smells- strong” Sep 09 19:26:19 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:26:21 It does a bit Sep 09 19:27:39 To Mistresshood, then? *she smiles* Sep 09 19:27:56 * Morgan nods, raising his glass Sep 09 19:28:55 * Molly taps hers to his before drinking some. Her nose wrinkles a little, but she handled it much better than any other Avalonian he’s ever given it to Sep 09 19:30:14 * Morgan smiles a little, drinking his Sep 09 19:32:09 * Molly smiles “It is strong!” Sep 09 19:32:24 A bit Sep 09 19:32:43 Stronger than any ale we have here Sep 09 19:32:56 Oh definitely Sep 09 19:33:10 Do people here usually drink it? Sep 09 19:33:28 Here? God no Sep 09 19:37:34 it’s too strong for Avalonians? *she smiles* Sep 09 19:37:39 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:37:40 Usually Sep 09 19:39:45 * Molly smiles mischievously “I must have a little Eisen in me...” Sep 09 19:40:03 * Morgan smiles a little Sep 09 19:40:04 Maybe Sep 09 19:40:48 * Molly looks a little confused, then blushes “I was trying to be suggestive... I don’t think I did well” Sep 09 19:41:13 Sorry, its just... been a long difficult trip Sep 09 19:43:50 * Molly kisses his cheek gently “How can I help?” Sep 09 19:44:07 * Morgan shakes his head Sep 09 19:44:09 I'll be alright Sep 09 19:44:55 We can talk and plan more tomorrow? you must be tired Sep 09 19:45:07 * Morgan nods Sep 09 19:45:07 Please Sep 09 19:48:28 I will finish my work and see you in the morning. Goodnight, dear one Sep 09 19:48:40 Goodnight blossom Sep 09 19:48:50 * Morgan gets up, taking his bags and going to his room Sep 09 19:49:53 *he gets time to think then about everything that’s transpired, and how she’s willing to give up her country, her language, her religion, everything she’s ever known, just to be his mistress* Sep 09 19:50:41 * Morgan sighs, stretching out on his bed Sep 09 19:52:35 *he starts to drift off. Hh’s voice has persisted in his head, saying: A -little- Eisen in her? Yeah, she has already got a measure of you and your lack of size! Sep 09 19:52:58 Shut -up- Sep 09 19:56:48 HH: When you come home, I’m gonn’ be there to talk at you -every day-, man Sep 09 19:58:32 * Morgan rolls over, trying to get to sleep Sep 09 19:59:51 HH: she’s your mistress now, you could be curled up warm with her in her bed instead... Sep 09 20:01:10 * Morgan pulls the pillow over his head Sep 09 20:02:41 HH: That’s what I’d be doing. All warm, smelling nice, bubbies against me... Sep 09 20:03:48 Just shut the fuck up will you Sep 09 20:07:29 *he does fall asleep though, and he can almost feel the rosewater-scented warmth of her in his arms, his future, his companion when he returns home, and one day the mother of his children. He can almost feel the roundness of her bump in his mind. Then he wakes to reality, Warmth and softness curled against him in the hammock Sep 09 20:08:37 * Morgan stretches, getting an idea for the time Sep 09 20:09:17 * Molly makes a soft noise of protest. It’s still half an hour before he likes to wake to get up and out for the dawn Sep 09 20:10:16 * Morgan yawns, laying still Sep 09 20:12:02 * Molly snuggles up “Mmm, still dark...” Sep 09 20:12:55 aye Sep 09 20:13:52 Sleep, talk, or...? Sep 09 20:14:36 Not sure... Sep 09 20:15:34 * Molly gently strokes his chest “nightmare?” Sep 09 20:16:05 Dreams, but I'm not sure what to make of it Sep 09 20:16:30 we can talk if you wish Sep 09 20:19:25 Just... not sure about something Sep 09 20:22:26 * Molly pulls closer a minute “do you need to get up and move around?” Sep 09 20:22:46 I think so Sep 09 20:23:12 * Molly kisses his chest before rolling away a little Sep 09 20:24:03 * Morgan rolls out of the hammock, looking for some clothes Sep 09 20:24:53 *he has his swimming clothes or regular clothes to choose from* Sep 09 20:26:04 * Morgan pulls his swimming things on Sep 09 20:28:21 * Molly settles, pulling the blanket up around her Sep 09 20:28:41 * Morgan heads off toward the lake Sep 09 20:31:05 *it’s still mostly dark when he gets in, and quite cold. The light increases as he swims and it’s very peaceful Sep 09 20:31:34 * Morgan swims hard for a few minutes before bobbing along on his back, staring at the sky as he thinks Sep 09 20:33:58 *this is a good time for it, to ponder the possibility of how things could have gone if that had been their path, and what could be of value* Sep 09 20:34:44 * Morgan takes a breath, sinking below the surface Sep 09 20:36:15 *he’s not interrupted so he gets to really rest how long he can manage for now Sep 09 20:37:06 * Morgan wanders back to Molly deep in thought Sep 09 20:40:59 *she’s still in the hammock, the blanket snugly around her body. Not just his mistress, but his wife, the mother of his boys Sep 09 20:41:52 * Morgan smiles, quietly getting dressed Sep 09 20:43:47 *he’s soon dry and dressed, and she’s fidgeted in her sleep to push the blanket off, a hand on her bump Sep 09 20:44:15 * Morgan smiles, going to put a hand to her tummy Sep 09 20:45:01 * Molly stirs then, smiling. Her bump is warm and firm Sep 09 20:45:05 good morning... Sep 09 20:45:58 Morning love Sep 09 20:46:34 * Molly smiles playfully “morning love sounds like an offer, mon petit chou!” Sep 09 20:46:50 * Morgan chuckles Sep 09 20:49:49 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 09 20:51:34 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client)