------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 20:43:33 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) ***Everything is quiet all the way back the Faulk's house.** * @Morgan rides quite quickly (Molly) **the stable is empty of people, but there are several horses as well as what is to be Varick's pony. (Molly) **he's only just finished unsaddlinf and brushing down the Palomino when he hears Fuchs ride up ** You're now known as Fuchs * Fuchs dismounts at the stable leading the horse into a stall but leaving him saddled. * Fuchs spots Morgan as he's leaving the stable. If anything, he looks even more tense than when Morgan told him to go home * @Morgan watches him (Fuchs) I am going to go over the plans with the temporary guards, unless you need anything? (@Morgan) I'll join you (Fuchs) **the air in the barn is warm, holding the heat of the day and the smell of horseflesh and hay * Fuchs inclines his head, walking out into the cooler air of the night. The stable joins on to the house at the side of it, and they're almost immediately at the main door. Fuchs looks at Morgan, talking quietly (Fuchs) I know you and your wife are just trying to help, but I would appreciate it if you stopped trying to push me to be with Stef rather than working here. * @Morgan stops (@Morgan) Do you love her? * Fuchs stops also, becoming as rigid as a soldier on the parade ground. His jaw is tense, his tone clipped. (Fuchs) Yes. (@Morgan) Then perhaps you'd care to start acting like it. * Fuchs 's eyes narrow, fists balling (Fuchs) It isn't that simple. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Of course it isn't... nothing worth doing ever is * Fuchs continues to watch him with an irrational, angry intensity (Fuchs) I understand that you like to fix things. You can't fix this. Nor can I. We can't all have the easy relationship you have with your wife! * @Morgan laughs hard (@Morgan) Colonel, you've no idea. * Fuchs inhales deeply, considering the impact that swinging for Veisgraf on the Eisenfurst's grounds would have. Deciding against it, he puts his hands into his pockets roughly (Fuchs) Look, just leave it. If you really need to know out of some morbid curiosity, I will explain it all tomorrow tonight. But give us the grace of burying our close friends before kicking the hornets nest that is my marriage. (@Morgan) For someone smart enough to become a colonel, you're remarkably slow witted sometimes. (Fuchs) Oh? And why is that? (@Morgan) Because you're fighting the wrong people, the wrong things. You want to hit me, go ahead, it'll go no further, but don't for a second think I don't understand the pain that love can cause (Fuchs) We all heard the rumours. I am sorry for your loss. *he still.looks tense and cross * * @Morgan waves it away * Fuchs watches him (Fuchs) Hitting you wouldn't do any good anyway. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I doubt you could anyway * Fuchs laughs against his better judgement (Fuchs) Do you still train in the mornings? (@Morgan) When I get time (Fuchs) Maybe before you leave, we could spar a bit? (@Morgan) perhaps (Fuchs) I appreciate you wanting to help. * Fuchs starts walking again * @Morgan starts to walk * Fuchs goes down to the guard room. The house is very quiet now (Fuchs) **After seeing all the plans being imparted, he heads up to the nursery, shoulder still hurting. Lars and Claudia are on duty again. * @Morgan nods to them (Fuchs) **they let him in* (Fuchs) **the nursery suite is quiet, though he can hear the faintest singing behind the closed bedroom door* * @Morgan sits down on the chair quietly, rolling his shoulder ** You're now known as Molly * Molly opens the door, belting a thin, satiny robe as she does. Her hair is partly braided but far from finished. She smiles softly (Molly) I thought I heard the door open (@Morgan) sorry blossom, I didn't mean to disturb you (Molly) Not at all liebes herz, I wanted you to come to me when you returned * @Morgan nods * Molly comes and kneels in front of the chair, subtly looking him over for injury (Molly) Is it all resolved (@Morgan) For now (Molly) And are you well? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) well enough * Molly looks at him (Molly) You must be tired, liebling * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) I've felt worse * Molly smiles (Molly) Given what we have been through, worse is very relative! * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) true * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) One day soon, we will put all this behind us, and spend a whole day in bed resting and recovering * Molly starts braiding her hair slowly (@Morgan) Possibly * Molly smiles gently (Molly) Although, you aren't really the sort of man who would find it easy to spend so long in bed * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) not really in my nature * Molly nods (Molly) You are far too active * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) it gets things done * Molly nods, watching him whilst finishing her hair (Molly) Liebes herz? (@Morgan) yes blossom * Molly watches him slightly solemnly (Molly) Do you regret letting me this close? (@Morgan) I'm not sure I understand * Molly 's brow furrows (Molly) That having me in your heart puts you at such risk of pain should something happen to me * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) its complicated life, certainly... but I don't regret it * Molly nods, still solemn (Molly) And Varick. * @Morgan nods * Molly nods a little (Molly) Last week, after the ship, you said your fears were ranked... (Molly) Is this it? *she looks worried* Varick and I at risk. Is this the worst fear? * @Morgan nods * Molly nods sadly (Molly) I am sorry (@Morgan) Don't be * Molly hesitantly brings her hand to his cheek (Molly) I just wish to protect you, liebes herz (@Morgan) I know blossom * Molly looks into his eyes a moment before lowering her hand and moving back a little (Molly) Which is why I will do exactly as you command, and keep us safe * Molly takes a deep breath, then stands up (Molly) Well, goodnight liebling (@Morgan) Goodnight blossom, sleep well * Molly smiles, going back to the bedroom. ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 11 July 2019 17:56:03 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) Before he even gets chance to fight it, he slips into sleep. He has no clue that is what has happened as he walks purposeful and vigilant into Seeufer, desperately searching for any signs of Molly who he has not been able to find for hours. It is morning, and deserted. Both church doors stand open, but today there is no singing, only deep, painful silence. There aren't even any birds overhead making noise. As he is looking up, he sees the objectionist church clock turn ten, and the bells ring. They aren't right. Musically, they're disharmonic and all in a minor tone. (Molly) objectionist church clock turn ten, and the bells ring. They aren't right. Musically, they're disharmonic and all in a minor tone. * @Morgan frowns, looking around (Molly) **the town is empty. There's barely even a breeze, no signs of anything. The bells of the church continue (Molly) **he finds himself automatically moving towards the church * @Morgan doesn't resist that impulse (Molly) **the church inside is very pretty, and well lit. It's as empty as the town as he progresses in. He realises he is wearing his navy uniform, including Captain rank bands. * @Morgan mutters (Molly) As he turns into the aisle is the beautiful stained glass window, followed by the fact there is a coffin on the altar. The lid is open, but from this distance he can only see the satiny lining of the underside of the lid. Beneath the coffin, draped over the altar, is the Fischler flag, exactly as it was above the dinner table on the Solemn Wind; a church in a valley with a lit window * @Morgan approaches the coffin (Molly) He gets closer. He spots about half way up, appearing over the edge of the mahogany wood, the handle of a very familiar dagger, turned with the Koertig crest facing him, and the blue ribbon of the favour she gave him at the monestary tied around it. The flag beneath the coffin begins to turn bloody where it meets the wood as if the red liquid is seeping out * @Morgan moves quicker (Molly) What catches his attention first is the familiar pink dress, and how the whole front of it to the hem is spread with blood centering on the wound where the dagger is buried deep in her chest, a certainly fatal wound. * @Morgan starts to mutter, a guttural 'no' repeatedly (Molly) **whatever force was drawing him here stops controlling his movements in any way. It does not make him look any further, just leaving him exactly where he is* (Molly) **he feels a hot, sharp pain on the skin of his chest just over his heart* * @Morgan looks down (Molly) **he can see nothing on the outside of his uniform** * @Morgan tries to glance under his shirt before looking back to the coffin (Molly) What he can see under his shirt is her dracheneisen wedding ring worn on a leather thong over his heart, just as he had done with Dietlinde's ring. (Molly) She looks more at peace in the coffin than the wound would imply her death had been, though her characteristic rosiness is long gone from her cheeks and her lips. Her hair is neat, and tucked behind her right ear there is one of the pink roses Faulk sent her. The ring feels like it is scorching his skin * @Morgan touches his chest where the ring sits, absolutely silent (Molly) The pain increases, searing, branding. * @Morgan looks under his shirt again (Molly) He can see a red circle where it has been laid against his skin. He suddenly wakes up. * @Morgan sits still, breathing heavily (Molly) The room is quite dark, only one guttering candle. * @Morgan looks around, listening for any noise (Molly) There's no noise except the ticking of the mantle clock * @Morgan gets up and quietly checks all of the rooms (Molly) Marta isn't back yet, Varick is snoring softly. Their room is pitch black, and on gently opening the door he can't even hear her breathing * @Morgan moves closer to check on her (Molly) He has to get really close before he can hear her breathing, and in the very very dim light of the room he can just make out that she's curled up into a tight ball * @Morgan puts a hand gently on her shoulder * Molly stirs, blinking a moment, before looking up to him. She puts her hand over his (Molly) Is everything alright? Are you hurt? Is Varick hurt? (@Morgan) Its fine blossom... I had a bit of a dream so wanted to check on you * Molly sits up a little, taking his hand between both of hers. He can faintly smell the scent of his shaving soap mixed with her perfume in the bed (Molly) Are you ok, liebling? (@Morgan) I'm fine blossom, it just disturbed me a little (Molly) What happened? * @Morgan explains the dream * Molly squeezes his hand (Molly) I can see how that would be upsetting, liebling. How are you feeling now? (@Morgan) unsettled. I don't just... fall asleep. * Molly nods (Molly) You're very strong willed. (@Morgan) indeed * Molly strokes his hand (Molly) Is there anything I can do to help? (@Morgan) Not that I can think of * Molly speaks in a whisper (Molly) I could use the magic to make you feel better (@Morgan) No. * Molly inhales slowly (Molly) As you wish (Molly) Do you feel it was more than just a nightmare? * @Morgan nods (Molly) It is concerning... (@Morgan) Yes, it is. (Molly) I... I do not know what to suggest (@Morgan) Which bothers me all the more * Molly laughs softly (Molly) Because I usually have ideas? (@Morgan) Normally, yes (Molly) There is nothing we can do other than what we have, I think. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) you're probably right. I'm sorry to wake you * Molly shakes her head, squeezing his hand (Molly) You never, ever need to apologise for coming to me if you need me, liebes herz. * @Morgan nods * Molly loosens the grip on his hand, moving a little closer and opening her arms to him. He hears a faint swish of something falling from the bed to the floor * @Morgan looks over towards the sound (Molly) **he can just see white fabric on the floor beside the bed where it's slipped out from beside her (@Morgan) whats that? (Molly) Oh! *She brings her arms to wrap around herself, embarrassment in her tone* one of your shirts... (@Morgan) I see (Molly) I'll make sure the maids get it all laundered and ironed for you, of course *She sounds contrite* (@Morgan) Don't be silly blossom (Molly) You don't mind? (@Morgan) of course not * Molly breathes out slowly (Molly) Good. I would say it's the first time I've taken a shirt of yours to bed with me, but it would be very, very much a lie. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) were the situation reversed I've no doubt I'd do the same * Molly looks really surprised (Molly) Would you?! (@Morgan) I expect so (Molly) I suppose you did used to have the piece of fabric that smelled of me that I gave you to bring to Eisen... * @Morgan nods (Molly) I... umm... The first time I slept with one of your shirts was once I got back to Lady Catherine's on The Rose whilst you were here... (@Morgan) that surprises me * Molly bites her lip (Molly) I hope it doesn't displease you (@Morgan) of course not (Molly) I am relieved. It had fallen down behind the wash tub, so I washed it and folded it for you. But then no one could find the key for your room, so I told myself I'd put it on top of my wardrobe and leave it there til you returned... * Molly shrugs * @Morgan nods (Molly) But I couldn't manage it. It still smelled so much of you, and I was missing you so much. Each morning I told myself I wouldn't do it again, because it was likely too intimate a gesture, and I had not asked you. And each night I told myself just once more. * Molly laughs softly (Molly) Then one night I realised it smelled as much of rose water as of you, and I washed and folded it, and made myself leave it alone. * Molly fidgets a little awkwardly (Molly) I suppose I should let you get back to your guarding (@Morgan) probably * Molly nods sadly (Molly) Goodnight, liebes herz. Come to me if you need me, please. * @Morgan nods, standing up * Molly leans over the side of the bed, picking up the shirt. She hugs it tightly to her as she watches him * @Morgan bends slightly and kisses the top of her head (@Morgan) sleep well blossom * Molly speaks quietly, almost solemnly (Molly) Thank you * @Morgan straightens and moves out of the room * Molly lies back fown once he's closed the door ** You are now disconnected