[19:50] (Claudia) [19:48] (Molly) Hh: I can't say I've ever felt jealous before. *Claudia laughs. It's impossible to tell if she's being serious or sarcastic* You should take a leaf from Morgan's book, he doesn't look bothered at all! [19:53] ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 265 seconds) [19:59] (Morgan) Looks can be deceptive... [20:07] * Claudia laughs [20:08] (Claudia) At least he knows better than to try it on me [20:09] * Morgan nods [20:09] (Morgan) apparently so [20:09] * Claudia looks at the almost empty blokners bottle Morgan has brought with him [20:10] (Claudia) Where's the rest? [20:10] (Morgan) its been drunk, obviously [20:11] * Claudia rolls her eyes [20:12] (Claudia) Your best friend's last evening of freedom and that's all you bring? [20:12] (Morgan) Oh, no, I picked this up along the way... I'm sure we can send for more [20:15] * Claudia rings the bellpull. Shortly after, they're furnished with blokners and left in peace [20:17] * Claudia downs the first glass before sipping the second. She looks to Morgan [20:17] (Claudia) So why are we all suddenly on high alert? [20:17] * Morgan shrugs [20:19] * Claudia watches him with the forthrightness of a comrade and friend [20:20] (Claudia) Your father had the servants running around as if armies were coming [20:21] (Morgan) He overreacts sometimes... besides, given the last time we saw eachother, I beat him and broke his nose... [20:22] * Claudia nods [20:22] (Claudia) I thought HeinzHarold might at one point! [20:23] (Morgan) *HH blinks*:I just didn't like his smarming at my bride [20:25] * Claudia laughs [20:25] * Morgan looks at HH [20:25] (Morgan) Smarming? [20:26] (Claudia) I've seen you do similar in taverns, just less eloquently [20:28] (Morgan) HH: I dont need eloquence, I'm delightful [20:28] * Claudia laughs, sipping her blokners [20:29] (Claudia) Maybe we'll see which of you hits him first [20:30] (Morgan) I've done it, its not nearly as satisfying as you'd imagine [20:30] * Claudia grins [20:30] (Claudia) I find that hard to believe. I enjoy violence more than you. [20:32] (Morgan) you'd probably rather like it actually [20:33] (Claudia) I suppose now you're going to tell me I can't *she grins* [20:33] (Morgan) I'd prefer you don't... [20:33] * Claudia shakes her head in mock disappointment [20:34] (Claudia) I haven't broken a nose in the last six weeks [20:35] * Morgan thinks [20:35] (Morgan) I think... I've probably not done that since I hit Edward... though I did throw a man out of a window recently [20:36] * Claudia laughs [20:36] (Claudia) Why? [20:36] (Morgan) he annoyed me [20:39] * Claudia nods [20:39] (Claudia) A sound reasoning [20:40] (Morgan) he disrespected Molly... I wasn't having that [20:40] * Claudia nods [20:41] (Claudia) That's one of the disadvantages of relationships, you aren't just watching your own back [20:42] (Morgan) the benefits outweigh the disadvantages [20:43] * Claudia laughs [20:43] (Claudia) You had a pleasant honeymoon I take it? [20:44] (Morgan) aside from the hard work and political maneuvering, yes [20:44] (Claudia) Kept yourself busy then? [20:45] (Morgan) I get myself into trouble if I get bored [20:49] (Claudia) Be glad you're shipping out the day after tomorrow! Sudlachenburg is a nice place, but it isn't very exciting [20:52] (Morgan) really? With the schwarzenwald, the sudlache.... [20:52] * Morgan barely suppresses a shiver [20:53] * Claudia smiles slightly [20:54] (Claudia) I wasn't born here, it doesn't bother me as much [20:58] (Morgan) true enough [20:59] (Claudia) I figure it's time to get back out and work [21:02] (Morgan) Oh? [21:04] (Claudia) I fancy a bit of a life at sea *she grins* [21:06] (Morgan) why? [21:08] (Claudia) I like to like to learn new things, and I'd be useful. [21:09] (Morgan) Where are you planning to go to sea? [21:10] (Claudia) On your ship, as you invited me to. *she laughs* [21:11] * Morgan sips the blokners [21:11] (Morgan) its been a long day, I'd forgotten [21:11] * Claudia rolls her eyes [21:11] (Claudia) You could at least pretend to be pleased [21:12] (Morgan) I could, yes [21:12] * Morgan smirks [21:13] (Claudia) Besides, you need someone who isn't afraid of you [21:14] (Morgan) Do I? [21:18] * Claudia nods [21:18] (Claudia) Everyone does [21:21] (Morgan) I've managed so far... [21:24] * Claudia shrugs [21:24] (Claudia) You've always had us [21:25] * Morgan nods [21:25] (Morgan) I suppose so [21:26] (Morgan) I'm not entirely sure how thats affected my behaviour, mind... [21:29] (Morgan) [9:27pm] Did you get an answer about why your father told HeinzHarold to go away? [21:29] (Morgan) [9:27pm] * Morgan nods [21:29] (Morgan) [9:27pm] he was having a tantrum [21:30] * Claudia frowns [21:30] (Claudia) Really? Why? [21:31] * Morgan shrugs [21:32] (Morgan) he heard something he didn't like, so I spoke to him in my understated, calming manner [21:33] * Claudia sniggers [21:34] (Claudia) I bet that went well! [21:34] (Morgan) Not quite how I'd phrase it, but well enough [21:35] ** New query from Morgan (Available on submenu 'Windows') [21:35] * Claudia nods [21:36] (Claudia) Any orders for us tonight? [21:36] (Morgan) keep your ears open... I'll be around. [21:39] (Claudia) For anything specific? [21:40] (Morgan) trouble... [21:41] * Claudia rises [21:41] (Claudia) Goodnight Morgan, HeinzHarold... [21:41] * Morgan inclines his head [20:43] (Molly) **satisfied that all is well, he goes through the house into the north wing, arriving at the door to the bedroom they prefer just as a grandfather clock sounds out two quiet rings [20:46] * @Morgan goes into the room quietly [20:49] * Molly is sat on the couch, feet tucked up under her long shift, book in one hand and sparkling white wine in the other. On the table sits a glass of blokners beside the rest of the bottle. She looks up at him almost shyly [20:49] (Molly) Are you staying, liebes herz? [20:50] (@Morgan) Can you think of a reason not to? [20:51] * Molly frowns slightly [20:51] (Molly) Do you need one? [20:51] * @Morgan smiles slightly [20:52] (@Morgan) Not quite how I meant that question, but nevermind [20:52] * Molly smiles [20:52] (Molly) Good. [20:54] * Molly closes her book, setting it and the wine down. She comes to him, hair loose and crimson by candlelight. She holds out her hands to him [20:55] (Molly) How _are_ you, liebling? [20:55] * @Morgan takes her hands [20:55] (@Morgan) I'm alright, I think [20:59] * Molly watches his expression closely [21:00] (Molly) I can make you feel a little better, if you wish it **her tone and expression is respectful, gentle and serious* [21:01] * @Morgan shakes his head [21:01] (@Morgan) I'll be ok [21:01] * Molly smiles, nodding [21:01] (Molly) As always, you need but ask [21:02] * Molly leads him to the couch. He can feel she's relieved. [21:04] (Molly) Would you like to sit here a while before bed? [21:05] * @Morgan shrugs slightly [21:07] * Molly watches him, looking unsure [21:08] (Molly) If you would prefer, we could discuss it in the morning? Or not at all? [21:09] (@Morgan) Its fine blossom... what do you want to know? [21:13] * Molly smiles, handing him the blokners as she sits back down with her wine [21:13] (Molly) Everything, as always