* @Morgan heads off to find Edward ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) **When he gets to the breakfast room, he can hear Edward singing. His voice is passable, and though less so than Adalbrecht's, his Avalon is accented as he sings the lullabye Kosk Yn Ta as Molly had done last night. * Edward has his back to Morgan, and it's Varick's sleeping face Morgan sees first, resting on Edward's troublesome right shoulder. Edward shifts his weight rhythmically, rocking the boy, though there's clearly some discomfort there * @Morgan moves around him to face his brother * Edward smiles a little, voice hushed (Edward) Morgan. * @Morgan speaks at a similar volume (@Morgan) Edward... I see you've settled our young sailor (Edward) Indeed. I was not sure where you wanted him putting to bed, so this seemed good enough for now * @Morgan holds his arms out for the boy (@Morgan) I'll have Marta set him down... we need to talk * Edward glances at the table. On it is about half a chocolate cake and a piece of paper (Edward) I told him Molly would probably be having an early night, he wanted to write her a note just in case * @Morgan nods, pocketing the paper (Edward) You should have some cake, it's fantastic (@Morgan) When I return... * Edward nods, gently handing Varick over before stretching out the shoulder (Edward) I will tell someone to let His Grace know I will be later for dinner (@Morgan) ah, that had slipped my mind. We'll meet after, then (Edward) No, it is clearly important * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) it needs sorting before morning, we'll have time after we eat * Edward nods (Edward) I will see you at dinner then? (@Morgan) We'll need father, too. I may yet be eating in our rooms, I'm not sure yet * Edward nods (Edward) I will tell him. Send for us. * @Morgan nods, carrying his small charge to his rooms (Edward) **just as he's leaving, Edward speaks "Claudia wanted to go and tell Sorgi the news. I have told her that none of us are allowed near Alarice still" * @Morgan stops momentarily, turning to nod at his brother (@Morgan) I think that is best * Edward inclines his head (Edward) **Varick doesn't even awaken. He's noticeably heavier than at the beginning of the summer when they arrived to Die Dauerhaftigkeit and this small boy was only really a name he knew rather than a child he had promised to continue living for, no matter what (Edward) **Marta is sat on the couch when he leaves having gotten Varick nicely settled. She is knitting with cream wool, and there is a glass of brandy with the tiniest measure remaining ** You're now known as Marta (Marta) He looks exhausted, my lord * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye, he's had a lot going on today * Marta nods (Marta) It has been a very long day * Marta gets up, going to the table (Marta) Would you like coffee, blockers, brandy, my Lord? (@Morgan) Blokners please * @Morgan finds himself a seat * Marta pours it, bringing it to him before using the decanter in her hand to top up her own drink. She sits back down (Marta) How are you faring, my Lord? (@Morgan) Surprisingly well, all things considered * Marta nods (Marta) I am glad to hear it (@Morgan) and you? * Marta inhales deeply (Marta) Honestly? Shaken. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm sure once I have time to stop and think it'll hit me harder (Marta) I have seen a lot of awful situations, but if I never see another one that goes down to the wire like that again I will count myself very blessed * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I am sorry for threatening to hold you responsible. I'm sure you understand that I was scared and angry. I do hope, though, you see that I will do whats needed, though, rather than just getting in the way (Marta) There is no need to apologise. If I had foreseen how dangerous it was going to become, I would have permitted you to be here (@Morgan) There may be no need, but my apology stands nonetheless. On the plus side... There's a large pile of chopped wood and the armoury is much more organised (Marta) That is useful. Most men cannot handle that level of bloodshed and pain, even hardened soldiers, and they rapidly become a nuisance * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I am not surprised (Marta) Given how essential it is to the survival of the species, the processes of a woman's body is a most dreadful business * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Exacerbated in this instance * @Morgan sips his blokners (Marta) This was a very bad business, to be sure (@Morgan) is she awake? (Marta) No, she had a bit of a cry, and then a little food, and then wanted to nap * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Do you think she'll sleep through? (Marta) No, I wouldn't want her to. She needs to be eating and drinking more often than usual. But it is likely she will be quite emotional, medics are the absolute worst patients * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I have some things I need to discuss with her, and with my family * Marta nods (Marta) You can wake her, of course (@Morgan) I am concerned, however, that the topic of conversation will be too draining for her (Marta) It is hard to know, really. She is a lot stronger than many might think (@Morgan) That is very very true (Marta) She needed to be today. She pressed for the updated odds after she'd rung for you, and as a medic she could see through any of the lies we medics give patients. Even knowing, she persevered . * @Morgan nods * Marta looks at him (Marta) I am glad you were here. Even with her strength, she could not have made it without you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) we work well together * Marta smiles (Marta) You do, my lord (Marta) Is there anything you want to ask me about what happened, or what happens now? (@Morgan) What happens now? (Marta) Most people have questions, recovery time, what things she should avoid, and so on (@Morgan) I'm of the opinion you will tell me what I need to know and that I will do whats required to help (Marta) For the moment, just make sure she rests, eats and drinks, primarily. She isn't in danger now, but it is a big shock to the body to have lost that much blood, so rest is important * @Morgan nods (Marta) Also, I would very strongly recommend suspending your martial dues for a few days. It isn't unsafe, but she will be sore, and it could be unpleasant for her, and you strike me as the sort of husband that that would actually matter to * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) understood (Marta) She should avoid injury. She simply cannot spare any blood at this time. (@Morgan) Sound advice for any time (Marta) Generally it is best avoided. But after how much she lost, it is important. * @Morgan nods (Marta) Aside from that, she can go around as she pleases unless she feels tired or unwell at which point she should be made to rest * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think we can work to that * Marta nods slowly (Marta) I wish you more luck in that than I had getting her to cooperate earlier (@Morgan) That was earlier when she thought she had little time left (Marta) No, this morning when the risk was only 30%. She was adamant she must get her letters written *Marta looks relaxed rather than disapproving* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I had five, apparently * Marta nods (Marta) One for immediately, one for days you were at your lowest, one when you needed to hear her voice, one when you fell in love again, and one that was coded * @Morgan nods (Marta) I can only conclude this is an Avalonian thing? (@Morgan) I think its an us thing, being honest * Marta smiles (Marta) Yes, she has talked extensively today about how you would cope * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I can only conclude that 'barely' would be the apt term (Marta) I would say she was probably more concerned about you than herself, even until the moment the danger was gone (@Morgan) I'm inclined to agree with you * Marta pulls out the old battered pocket watch (Marta) Do you want food sent for or are you going to dinner? (@Morgan) I think I will go to dinner... I'll steal a few moments with my wife first, though * Marta smiles nodding (Marta) I would * @Morgan finishes his drink (@Morgan) if you will excuse me... * Marta nods, going back to her knitting * @Morgan stands, moving into the bedroom quietly * Marta is curled up on top of the bed linens, fully dressed. The room is a far cry from the blood-splattered dark and stifling environment it was earlier. Sunlight streams in from the small window, making the hair spread across the white pillow fiery. The air smells fresh, and the rosewater scent lightly fills it. (MTF) ** You're now known as Molly -NickServ- This nickname is registered. Please choose a different nickname, or identify via /msg NickServ identify . -NickServ- You are now identified for Molly. (Molly) Her fingers are pressed to her bottom lip, curling it slightly outward. Although not back to her usual rosiness, her colour is much better than that eerie paleness she had when he was summoned. Her breathing is steady and regular. (Molly) Her arms are wrapped around the shirt he wore yesterday * @Morgan moves around her, gently rousing her from her slumber * Molly smiles as she wakes, breathing deeply. Her voice is quiet (Molly) It is good to be waking up * @Morgan smiles at her (@Morgan) aye, I'm rather pleased about you doing it myself (Molly) I hope to do so, looking at your face, for many more decades to come * @Morgan smiles again, sitting on the bed * Molly turns slightly and holds out her hands to him * @Morgan takes it (Molly) Once my mind is sharper, I am sure I will be a far better conversationalist, you will excuse me if I am not so bright as usual I hope * Molly watches him with a wealth of affection, contented (@Morgan) And yet you continue to dazzle me... we do, however, have a serious item to discuss * Molly nods (Molly) Go on, liebes herz (@Morgan) The magistrates have delivered their recommendations to the EIsenfurst. They advised she be punished for her attempted murder of you for various political reasons * Molly nods slowly (Molly) And you are happy with that? (@Morgan) Realistically, the only reason to oppose it would be if I wanted her to suffer burning. I do not, so I have accepted that on your behalf... however, the manner of execution... I have been asked what we would prefer * Molly nods, obviously processing it slower than usual (Molly) I am glad you will avoid the burning * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it was the right thing to do * Molly nods a little (Molly) My concern, as always, was for you (@Morgan) I know blossom (Molly) You need my opinion on the alternate methods? (@Morgan) I want your opinion, aye * Molly looks rhoughtful (Molly) What are the options? (@Morgan) beheading or hanging * Molly nods again, slowly (Molly) Beheading then. Her pain and suffering is futile. It would just be physical. She does not have the capacity to suffer what I suffered emotionally... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as much as I wish her to suffer, could I really teach Varick compassion and mercy if I wasn't willing to show it? Which is why I was thinking beheading * Molly nods (Molly) She would not truly suffer. She does not have the capacity to love as deeply as we do, and in that she does not have the capacity to suffer as we have. * @Morgan nods (Molly) I do not hate her, I am past that... (@Morgan) I'll hate her for a while longer I think * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) I _pity_ her. What a sad, colourless life it is to be so devoid of the capacity to love. * @Morgan nods (Molly) But you, my dearest, most beloved husband, you may hate her as passionately as you please *She smiles* (@Morgan) I don't intend to waste much more energy on that (Molly) I am glad. We have our whole lives ahead of us now... * Molly smiles softly * @Morgan nods (Molly) And it would be much more pleasant if I could stop almost getting myself killed every other week! *She smiles, but there's a hint of solemnity in it* (@Morgan) But then, it is difficult changing a habit * Molly automatically touches her fingers to her lower lip, then laughs softly (Molly) Indeed it is (@Morgan) the colonel has asked you do not teach Stef _that_ habit in particular * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) I do not do it purposefully, so it would be almost impossible to teach it... (@Morgan) Just as well, I don't think the poor man could take it (Molly) He finds it distressful? (@Morgan) he would find it irresistible * Molly smiles with mischief (Molly) I don't think you ought to have told me that... (@Morgan) Probably not, no, thinking about it (Molly) I like Stef very much. How could I not equip her with a way to get every kiss her heart desires from her beloved husband (@Morgan) I daresay she need just mention it * Molly smiles (Molly) It is very lucky it has always been so resistable for you! (@Morgan) I think you'll find thats because I have the legendary Eisen restraint... (Molly) And on some days, I count that as a great blessing * Molly giggles, happily watching him * @Morgan nods slowly (Molly) Mainly the days when you are in the presence of any woman who is not me! * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) am I? I cant say I notice them (Molly) You are surrounded by many very beautiful, very kind women * Molly smiles, obviously playing * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) Your restraint would be of benefit were Stef to somehow entirely spontaneously and not at all predictably develop this little habit *She purposefully touches her lower lip* (@Morgan) That would be a cruel thing to do to the man... (Molly) Very true, and I am not cruel * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Stef would have made a very good wife for you * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) She is very sweet, I'll give her that (Molly) That is what you like, sweet, gentle, pretty *She smiles* * @Morgan shrugs (Molly) Unless you're very happy with the wife Theus has seen fit to grace you with for a while longer yet? (@Morgan) More than very happy blossom * Molly smiles, watching him (Molly) Good. Best hold me tightly then * @Morgan moves, wrapping his arms around her (@Morgan) that, my darling, is what I intend to do * Molly nestles into him, sighing happily (Molly) I will hold you to that (@Morgan) In the meantime, however, I should attend dinner and speak with my father * Molly just listens to his heartbeat for a few seconds before speaking (Molly) Of course, liebling. I will be right here waiting for you. * @Morgan nods, holding her for a few seconds more before releasing her * Molly looks up at him adoringly (Molly) Thank you * @Morgan looks confused (Molly) For everything, as always * @Morgan kisses her forehead (@Morgan) I will try not to be too long. Send word if you need me but do as Marta tells you * Molly smirks a little (Molly) Yes, my Lord. * @Morgan smiles, m standing up (Molly) Until later, Liebes Herz * Molly curls up on her side again, holding his shirt close to her face as she closes her eyes (@Morgan) aye blossom ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 September 2020 13:46:23 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- This nickname is registered. 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