**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sun Sep 13 09:03:54 2026 Sep 13 09:03:54 * Morgan (~madisonst@192.168.1.129) has joined Sep 13 16:42:32 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.75) has joined Sep 13 16:42:53 * Molly pulls closer a minute “do you need to get up and move around?” Sep 13 16:42:53 I think so Sep 13 16:42:53 * Molly kisses his chest before rolling away a little Sep 13 16:42:53 * Morgan rolls out of the hammock, looking for some clothes Sep 13 16:42:53 *he has his swimming clothes or regular clothes to choose from* Sep 13 16:42:56 * Morgan pulls his swimming things on Sep 13 16:43:00 * Molly settles, pulling the blanket up around her Sep 13 16:43:02 * Morgan heads off toward the lake Sep 13 16:43:04 *it’s still mostly dark when he gets in, and quite cold. The light increases as he swims and it’s very peaceful Sep 13 16:43:06 * Morgan swims hard for a few minutes before bobbing along on his back, staring at the sky as he thinks Sep 13 16:43:08 *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 13 16:43:10 * Morgan takes a breath, sinking below the surface Sep 13 16:43:12 *he’s not interrupted so he gets to really rest how long he can manage for now Sep 13 16:43:14 * Morgan wanders back to Molly deep in thought Sep 13 16:43:16 *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 13 16:43:19 * Morgan smiles, quietly getting dressed Sep 13 16:43:21 *he’s soon dry and dressed, and she’s fidgeted in her sleep to push the blanket off, a hand on her bump Sep 13 16:43:24 * Morgan smiles, going to put a hand to her tummy Sep 13 16:43:28 * Molly stirs then, smiling. Her bump is warm and firm Sep 13 16:43:30 good morning... Sep 13 16:43:32 Morning love Sep 13 16:43:34 * Molly smiles playfully “morning love sounds like an offer, mon petit chou!” Sep 13 16:43:36 * Morgan chuckles Sep 13 16:44:17 Are you in a rush? I brought your sketch pad and kohl Sep 13 16:44:43 Oh? Sep 13 16:45:49 You wanted to draw me as I was increasing... *she smiles* unless your mind is elsewhere? Sep 13 16:46:16 A little maybe. We'll give it a go though Sep 13 16:48:52 * Molly nods, directing him to the bag. When he returns, she’s naked in the hammock, the blanket pushed way down just for some coverage across her pelvis. The early morning light is nice, soft Sep 13 16:49:14 * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding, getting setup and starting Sep 13 16:51:02 * Molly stays relaxed in the hammock, watching him fondly Sep 13 16:51:14 I dreamt of you... Sep 13 16:51:47 Oh? Sep 13 16:52:38 We were at Stef’s house, with Mina, Inga, Stef, and Heidi. We were all sat gossiping and sewing... Sep 13 16:53:05 Aye... Sep 13 16:53:27 * Molly smiles wickedly Sep 13 16:53:34 You interrupted us Sep 13 16:54:10 Did I? Sep 13 16:54:39 mmhmm... It had been a few hours, you see? Sep 13 16:54:48 * Morgan nods Sep 13 16:55:32 * Molly watches him draw Sep 13 16:56:00 You were quite frustrated Sep 13 16:56:09 * Morgan nods Sep 13 16:56:11 Sounds about right Sep 13 16:56:39 * Molly nods Sep 13 16:56:55 They”d all been warned, so they weren’t entirely shocked Sep 13 16:57:08 Right... Sep 13 16:58:07 * Molly smiles Sep 13 16:58:18 mmhmm... Sep 13 16:59:02 * Morgan nods Sep 13 16:59:04 Seems unlikely Sep 13 17:00:06 Does it? why? Sep 13 17:00:57 I'm too shy for that Sep 13 17:03:39 * Molly smiles “Oh, they didn’t see anything, aside from you starting to undo your placket. They heard though” Sep 13 17:04:03 Yeah, absolutely unlikely Sep 13 17:04:15 * Molly nods Sep 13 17:04:30 An arousing dream though Sep 13 17:04:41 *she watches for his charcoal streaks* Sep 13 17:05:07 * Morgan nods Sep 13 17:05:08 Sounds it Sep 13 17:05:26 what about you, liebling? Sep 13 17:06:21 * Morgan rubs at his forehead Sep 13 17:06:29 A path... and I'm fairly sure some sort of warning... Sep 13 17:07:04 Would you like to tell me, or are you busy enjoying my nudity? Sep 13 17:08:23 Has the Eisenfurstin got children? Sep 13 17:09:20 * Molly nods “One son, and a few daughters I think” Sep 13 17:10:19 * Morgan stills Sep 13 17:10:25 Then something has to be done Sep 13 17:10:43 About what, my love? Sep 13 17:12:30 Jaeger had to cancel your betrothal as he was to become the new Avalonian ambassador... Eisenfurstins son and several noble friends and the current ambassador were assassinated on the Baden ferry... Sep 13 17:12:46 * Molly frowns Sep 13 17:12:58 But that was some time ago now? Sep 13 17:13:19 Yes... but soon everyone will be heading for Fischler... Sep 13 17:13:30 * Molly nods quietly Sep 13 17:14:14 And besides, that dream that nearly hit us on the way back from Capperlucia, the dream took place long before that... Sep 13 17:15:00 * Molly nods Sep 13 17:15:08 Yes... hmm... Sep 13 17:15:30 * Morgan nods, rubbing at the page with the side of his hand Sep 13 17:16:13 I need to speak to Seb Sep 13 17:16:42 * Morgan nods Sep 13 17:16:45 He was one of them... Sep 13 17:17:32 * Molly frowns Sep 13 17:17:46 Then I definitely need to warn him Sep 13 17:18:41 * Morgan nods Sep 13 17:19:34 * Molly ‘s frowning is quickly going to spoil his picture Sep 13 17:19:53 * Morgan sighs Sep 13 17:19:56 Should've waited Sep 13 17:20:19 what? Sep 13 17:21:42 To tell you Sep 13 17:23:11 No, I needed to know Sep 13 17:23:42 Yes but I could've waited til after I'd finished drawing Sep 13 17:23:54 Sorry, am I spoiling it? Sep 13 17:25:13 Little bit... the frown... Sep 13 17:27:28 * Molly takes a deep breath before smiling again Sep 13 17:27:31 better? Sep 13 17:28:01 * Morgan nods, going back to work on it Sep 13 17:33:42 * Molly doesn’t talk, and this means he can focus on drawing her face, her breasts, her bump, her thighs Sep 13 17:34:05 * Morgan nods once he is done, covered in streaks of kohl Sep 13 17:34:20 * Molly smiles Sep 13 17:34:47 You are very dirty, mon petit chou... Sep 13 17:35:37 * Morgan sighs Sep 13 17:35:40 That is unsurprising Sep 13 17:36:30 It’s very... very... cute... Sep 13 17:36:50 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 17:36:52 Its a nuisance Sep 13 17:37:29 * Molly shakes her head Sep 13 17:37:35 I love it, very much Sep 13 17:37:53 Why? Sep 13 17:38:55 It’s so genuine, so refreshing. It’s just adorable. Sep 13 17:40:13 Not sure anyone else would agree Sep 13 17:42:36 That doesn’t matter. It’s so sweet. They don’t understand how tough and closed off you were, so they can’t possibly understand how valuable this is Sep 13 17:44:11 I suppose not Sep 13 17:45:05 Are you finished, my love? Sep 13 17:45:16 Ummm... yes Sep 13 17:45:36 You aren’t sure? Sep 13 17:46:23 No, I AM Sep 13 17:46:35 * Molly smiles innocently Sep 13 17:46:43 You’re ready for me to get dressed? Sep 13 17:47:08 * Morgan nods Sep 13 17:47:11 Aye, I am Sep 13 17:47:44 * Molly nods, but he sees a micro-expression of disappointment Sep 13 17:48:05 We need to be in to see to Emil and talk to Seb Sep 13 17:48:31 * Morgan nods Sep 13 17:48:32 I suppose so Sep 13 17:50:02 * Molly gets out of the hammock, looking for the discarded shift Sep 13 17:50:26 * Morgan carefully puts the book away Sep 13 17:55:16 * Molly gets dressed and packs their things Sep 13 17:55:24 It’s a beautiful garden Sep 13 17:55:30 * Morgan nods Sep 13 17:55:31 It is Sep 13 18:01:35 * Molly looks around one last time before looking at him “Ready, my love?” Sep 13 18:02:02 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:02:03 Aye Sep 13 18:04:04 * Molly starts to head towards the door Sep 13 18:04:13 what else happened in the dream? Sep 13 18:05:47 * Morgan smiles a little Sep 13 18:05:49 Masses Sep 13 18:06:59 * Molly offers her hand Sep 13 18:07:01 Oh? Sep 13 18:09:19 * Morgan nods, taking her hand Sep 13 18:09:40 A lot of how we feel about each other... you got verified by a midwife, so I went alone to Carleon... Sep 13 18:11:35 We were still attracted then? Sep 13 18:12:01 Oh absolutely Sep 13 18:12:13 * Molly squeezes gently Sep 13 18:12:19 was it a bit naughty? Sep 13 18:12:48 Little bit but not very much Sep 13 18:13:02 Poor you! *she smiles * Sep 13 18:13:43 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:13:44 quite Sep 13 18:14:21 Did you have to go alone to Carleon all frustrated? Sep 13 18:14:41 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:14:44 I did, yes Sep 13 18:18:44 what happened then? Sep 13 18:21:20 Claudia and HeinzHarold found me... and Yensid... Sep 13 18:21:35 Oh dear! Sep 13 18:22:18 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:22:27 yeah Sep 13 18:23:35 were they annoyed? Sep 13 18:25:17 Aye... Claudia had found out who ordered the fire and... taken steps... Sep 13 18:25:41 * Molly frowns “Very final steps?” Sep 13 18:26:10 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:26:37 Could that happen?! Sep 13 18:28:06 If she ever finds out? Yeah, I reckon so Sep 13 18:29:07 hmmm... even with Mina? And -Florrie-?! Sep 13 18:29:47 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 18:29:49 I just don't know Sep 13 18:30:30 Could that be a warning too? Sep 13 18:30:44 I don't -think- so, but I could be wrong Sep 13 18:32:27 * Molly nods, thoughtful as they exist the private garden back into the real world Sep 13 18:32:40 She should never know... Sep 13 18:32:44 No... Sep 13 18:32:47 * Morgan looks around Sep 13 18:34:48 *it’s still just them, but no longer somewhere he could easily draw her naked Sep 13 18:34:59 Did you kill her, on your dream? Sep 13 18:36:28 No, I didn't Sep 13 18:36:52 That’s a little surprising, you’d have been livid Sep 13 18:37:14 I was. I had her leave before I did something Sep 13 18:37:35 * Molly nods, squeezing his hand again Sep 13 18:37:44 It must have been painful Sep 13 18:38:00 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:38:02 It was Sep 13 18:38:53 what happened next? Sep 13 18:39:19 They told me about the assassination... said I was needed... Sep 13 18:39:30 Karsten was eyeing annexing Sudlachenburg... Sep 13 18:40:15 he had died by then in reality, hadn’t he? Sep 13 18:40:22 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:40:24 aye Sep 13 18:45:20 oh... they wanted you back? Sep 13 18:45:53 Suddenly there's no heir... Sep 13 18:46:19 * Molly nods Sep 13 18:46:26 And you are the only option Sep 13 18:46:40 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:47:57 But you don’t want t go back there with all the memories? Sep 13 18:48:53 I was more concerned with you... but when I got back you agreed to be my mistress and come back with me Sep 13 18:49:15 * Molly glances at him Sep 13 18:49:38 Everything in Sudlachenburg was falling apart, but -I- was your priority?! Sep 13 18:49:48 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:51:55 * Molly stops walking, halting him too, and going on her tiptoes to kiss him Sep 13 18:52:58 * Morgan kisses her Sep 13 18:54:09 * Molly licks his lower lip a moment before pulling away “Sorry” Sep 13 18:54:59 * Morgan nods Sep 13 18:55:02 'S alright Sep 13 18:55:41 So that’s where it ended? I’d have had acknowledged children for you Sep 13 18:56:10 It hasn't gone blue Sep 13 18:56:26 * Molly frowns Sep 13 18:56:42 Oh... What could really happen after that? Sep 13 18:57:12 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 18:57:13 No idea Sep 13 18:57:28 * Molly giggles, walking again Sep 13 18:57:42 Perhaps it’ll just be us making those heirs? Sep 13 18:58:31 That seems unlikely Sep 13 18:59:44 It does. But I don’t like to think of there being an annexation, like with the dreams of Hope Sep 13 19:00:29 No... no nor do I Sep 13 19:02:11 So Asher Posen, And Seb, And some noblemen, and an Avalonian ambassador? Sep 13 19:03:11 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:03:23 Well.., a Rosenkrantz at any rate Sep 13 19:03:34 * Molly nods Sep 13 19:04:01 But Seb is about to get on the ferry, so he’s my biggest concern Sep 13 19:04:16 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:04:18 Alright Sep 13 19:05:17 Will you be working on Elsie’s house today? Sep 13 19:05:57 I might do... not entirely decided yet Sep 13 19:07:10 * Molly nods Sep 13 19:07:43 I have some things to see Frau Arendt about for whilst we’re away Sep 13 19:07:57 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:07:58 Alright love Sep 13 19:08:30 what else might you like to do? Sep 13 19:09:05 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 19:09:10 I don't know really Sep 13 19:10:43 * Molly nods. When they get to the lake, HH comes out of it, only in his swimming breeches. Sep 13 19:11:51 Cheek of it, swimming in my lake Sep 13 19:12:38 * Molly giggles, looking away Sep 13 19:12:58 HH: Figured it’d be empty if you pair were in yer garden! Sep 13 19:13:19 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 19:13:23 I've already been for a swim Sep 13 19:14:30 *HH pulls on a shirt* I went in to check th’ kids, they were both getting up Sep 13 19:14:43 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:14:43 Thanks Sep 13 19:16:30 * Molly sighs “They’ve probably already given Emil food” Sep 13 19:16:44 Aye possibly Sep 13 19:17:08 *Hh looks confused* Isn’t that what ya want? Sep 13 19:19:22 not first thing in the morning! *she kisses Morgan’s cheek* I’ll see you in a while Sep 13 19:19:42 Alright love Sep 13 19:20:36 * Molly makes a determined pace towards the house Sep 13 19:20:41 * Molly is now known as HH Sep 13 19:20:48 Somethin’ I said? Sep 13 19:21:15 * Morgan smiles a little Sep 13 19:21:25 Its a mother thing Sep 13 19:21:56 * HH grins Sep 13 19:22:14 Ahh, Bubbies gonn’ explode, huh? Sep 13 19:22:22 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:22:23 precisely Sep 13 19:22:50 * HH chuckles “I get that when I ain’t seen my lil darlin a while” Sep 13 19:23:15 * Morgan rolls his eyes Sep 13 19:24:28 * HH shakes his wet hair everywhere Sep 13 19:24:38 Any help with this?! Sep 13 19:24:56 A brush? Sep 13 19:25:09 Nah, like dryin’ Sep 13 19:25:17 Stand still... Sep 13 19:26:18 * HH does so Sep 13 19:28:42 * Morgan looks at him, concentrating on drying him off Sep 13 19:33:21 * HH grins, running his hands through dry hair Sep 13 19:33:24 thanks man Sep 13 19:33:49 * Morgan nods, rolling his shoulders Sep 13 19:34:16 Everythin’ okay? Sep 13 19:35:23 Yeah... don't really use it on other people... and I had a rough night Sep 13 19:36:46 Ah fuck. Really thought you pair would have great night in your dream garden and then fall into an exhausted peaceful sleep Sep 13 19:37:05 Gotta be in Capperlucia for peaceful sleep Sep 13 19:38:07 * HH nods “Sometimes think ya shoulda stayed there” Sep 13 19:39:34 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 19:39:37 couldn't Sep 13 19:40:00 How’s the cottage in there? Sep 13 19:40:15 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:40:22 Its nice... slept out on the hammock though Sep 13 19:40:40 * HH sniggers “uh huh” Sep 13 19:40:59 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:42:09 What do me an’ Inga have to do to get an evenin’ out there then? Sep 13 19:42:20 I'm sure we can arrange it Sep 13 19:43:25 * HH grins “She can be loud in our house, but a bit of rolling around in the grass wouldn’ go amiss, she says” Sep 13 19:44:16 Does she? Sep 13 19:44:58 Yeah, she was lookin’ forward to Molly comin’ back for all the details *He picks his boots up* Sep 13 19:45:09 Might be a bit disappointed sadly Sep 13 19:45:58 Yeah? Sep 13 19:46:16 Wasn't much occurred Sep 13 19:47:03 * HH nods “Happens with them when they’re knocked up, I’ve heard. Makes them blow hot an’ cold” Sep 13 19:48:01 Nah its me... be alright Sep 13 19:48:42 Still yer problem settling back in? Sep 13 19:49:26 * Morgan shrugs Sep 13 19:49:28 Was tired Sep 13 19:51:21 * HH nods “yeah... you’ll be okay. Molly okay?” Sep 13 19:51:35 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:51:37 Think so aye Sep 13 19:52:35 * HH nods “I’m gonna do some building today, Inga likes it when I roll in at lunch time all dirty and sweaty” Sep 13 19:53:18 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:53:21 I might join you Sep 13 19:53:53 * HH nods, grinning “Yeah, you could, but Inga’s not that sorta girl!” Sep 13 19:54:19 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:54:24 Best just do some building then Sep 13 19:54:46 * HH nods Sep 13 19:54:54 Breakfast first? Sep 13 19:55:03 * Morgan nods Sep 13 19:55:04 Definitely Sep 13 19:56:56 *it’s just them for breakfast, but it’s busier at the site. The work is really hard, as he often likes. It’s been several hours since he’d heard from her when one of the footmen brings him a note. HH pauses too Sep 13 19:57:27 * Morgan thanks him, reading it Sep 13 19:58:18 *it says “I was thinking of taking a trip to Westfeld soon, would that interest you? MKxx” Sep 13 19:59:06 * Morgan smiles a little, taking a pencil and writing a reply "Yes, if you think I could be accommodated" Sep 13 20:00:13 *the footman takes it, going into the house. He can feel HH watching him Sep 13 20:00:52 Yes HeinzHarold? Sep 13 20:01:02 All good? Sep 13 20:01:06 * Morgan nods Sep 13 20:01:07 Fine Sep 13 20:02:39 * HH nods. It’s only five minutes before he’s back, handing another over. This says “Oh I’m sure there will be plenty of room for you, and someone to handle your bags” Sep 13 20:03:44 * Morgan smiles "I look forward to it" Sep 13 20:04:14 *the footman goes again* Sep 13 20:04:31 * HH is smirking “Good to see you smiling, man” Sep 13 20:04:54 * Morgan nods Sep 13 20:04:57 Aye Sep 13 20:06:12 * HH gives him something heavy to shift. He’s just got it in place when the footman gets back again, looking a bit out of breath Sep 13 20:06:47 Got you running, huh? Sep 13 20:07:40 Fm: Yes, my Lord Sep 13 20:08:24 * Morgan nods, taking the note Sep 13 20:08:58 *he hands over another note that says “I’ll be ready to travel whenever suits you, my love” Sep 13 20:10:13 * Morgan nods slightly "Then we shall travel later my love" Sep 13 20:11:04 *the footman takes this* Sep 13 20:11:16 Someone’s chatty today Sep 13 20:12:13 * Morgan nods Sep 13 20:12:15 Isn't she just Sep 13 20:12:52 She good though, yeah? Sep 13 20:13:36 * Morgan nods Sep 13 20:13:38 Absolutely Sep 13 20:14:19 * HH looks happy about this, whistling when he goes back to work Sep 13 20:15:49 * Morgan goes back to work Sep 13 20:18:14 *aside the hard labour, he has to contend with the memories of the previous trips to Westfeld, alongside how much more pregnant she is now, and how much more visible her bump would be if he had her on the chair in front of the two mirrors like they had when her pregnancy was less advanced Sep 13 20:18:53 * Morgan stretches out his shoulders, looking around Sep 13 20:19:12 *the men are all busy working Sep 13 20:19:33 * Morgan gets back to it Sep 13 20:20:35 *By lunchtime, he’s sweaty and dirty, probably not fit for eating at the table* Sep 13 20:21:23 Right, I'm going to get washed before lunch Sep 13 20:22:06 HH: Okay man, we might be a little late, but we’ll see ya there Sep 13 20:23:56 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Sep 13 20:45:26 * HH has quit (Read error: EOF from client)