------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 20 September 2020 21:43:03 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) **when he gets to the nursery, Varick is reading allowed to Mia, who looks enraptured. There's no sign of Molly * @Morgan wanders through to the bedroom, checking quietly on her * Molly is reapplying her mascara at the dresser. He can see she's been crying (@Morgan) Are you alright blossom? * Molly finishes up, then turns to him (Molly) I am fine (@Morgan) emotions catching with you? * Molly smiles wryly (Molly) Just a bit (@Morgan) Would you like me to call Stef? (Molly) No, it's alright. It is really silly. Varick was reading Hansel and Gretel, and their mother died, and their new mother was horrible, and I just got teary * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose its to be expected * Molly nods (Molly) It started me thinking about things that I neither wanted or needed to, so I came in here to pull myself together * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) So I bent my thoughts to having snuck off in the stable with you, and then I felt better * @Morgan chuckles * Molly glances at the clock (Molly) Mina should be coming in around ten minutes * @Morgan nods (Molly) I had thought it would be earlier than this so they had more hours of daylight on the road (@Morgan) They were rather busy when I encountered them earlier (Molly) Mina and her father? (@Morgan) Mina and her future husband * Molly tilts her head, trying to establish from his expression if there is gossip to be had (Molly) Oh? * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) It was all within the realms of acceptability... barely. * Molly 's eyes light up (Molly) Oh really? * @Morgan nods * Molly comes over to him, and takes his hands in hers. There's no mistaking the mischief in her eyes (Molly) Were they holding hands, like this, liebes herz? (@Morgan) No, and I cannot demonstrate what they were doing with company in the next room... * Molly giggles (Molly) As shocking as that?! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) father would have been livid * Molly rolls her eyes (Molly) He has no sense of fun sometimes * @Morgan nods (Molly) Is it bad enough that he'd have had to propose if they weren't already betrothed? * Molly is clearly very much enjoying this gossip * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, as I said, decency remained intact, but its not the sort of thing you'd see them doing in the street * Molly giggles (Molly) Did you put a stop to it? (@Morgan) No, they're about to spend time apart, I think they deserve a little time * Molly nods (Molly) That is very kind of you *she almost manages to keep a straight face before biting her lower lip and smiling* * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) it was awfully tempting to interrupt them just to see him squirm * Molly giggles (Molly) That would have been very, very funny! I cannot imagine him awkward and embarrassed though! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its most entertaining (Molly) You have seen it? (@Morgan) to an extent * Molly has that raised brow, excited look she gets when awaiting gossip (@Morgan) it would be improper of me to speak of it... and I'd best see how Varick and Mia are getting along * Molly sighs dramatically (Molly) Liebes herz! You tease me! (@Morgan) I know, I'm awful (Molly) You are a most dreadfully provocative husband! *she giggles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know * Molly briefly kisses him before moving away (Molly) But you will show me another time, when we do not have company in the next room? (@Morgan) at some point, aye... though it wasn't terribly far off what happened in the barn * @Morgan walks back into the parlour * Molly sighs dramatically again before laughing and following him (Molly) **Varick is still reading, and Mia still seems to be hanging on every word * @Morgan pours himself some coffee before sitting opposite Varick and Mia (Molly) **Varick hits a word he struggles with, and looks to Mia to help. She just shrugs and apologises* * Molly adds some herbs in a cup of tea, and sits beside him. Varick gives up on the word and keeps on reading. He's obviously made good progress since they left him to go on honeymoon (@Morgan) Would you like some help with that word, Varick? (Molly) **he brings the book over. The word is more tricky than would be expected in a children's book, but nothing significant* * @Morgan pronounces it slowly for him, letting him pick it up before letting him go back to Mia (Molly) *He does so. He finishes reading the story, and she thanks him, telling him that she will tell it to her brothers and sisters* * Molly watches them quietly, sipping her tea (Molly) Mia: *She looks to Morgan* Shall I get more coffee, my Lord? (@Morgan) Unless Varick would like to read some more to you, that would be lovely (Molly) V: *he nods, and starts another story, this one about a girl who asks a tree to give her a branch in exchange for water, but never brings water and keeps taking more branches until eventually the tree cannot survive and dies* * Molly whispers to Morgan (Molly) Are Eisen folk tales always so dark? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) more or less... they're almost always warnings (Molly) That one particularly resonates with me. I can be prone to letting people take without protecting my own interests. (Molly) *Mia asks him to read that one again, so Varick skips back a few pages, and Morgan sees the etching on the front of the water wheel house in the schwarzenwald again* (Molly) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((The book)) (Molly) **The similarity to the dream house is eerie, it's as accurate as if done from an iconograph * Molly tilts her head a little (Molly) *she whispers so as not to interrupt the rendition* I know that house... * @Morgan nods slightly, looking at her * Molly is frowning at it (Molly) Where have I seen it before? (@Morgan) In a dream... * Molly nods slowly. There's a knock at the door * @Morgan stands up, going to the door (Molly) **Edward and Mina wait outside. Both of them look calm and very neat and tidy * @Morgan motions them inside * Molly has moved to sit with Varick whilst Mia quietly arranges hot drinks. Mina goes to curtsey to Molly, and whatever the two of them start quietly discussing is enough to make Varick decide to go and find some toys to bring out to show them ** You're now known as Edward * Edward stands beside Morgan, taking the tea from Mia (Edward) Everything is well? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) She gets tired easily, but thats expected (Edward) **Mia gives Morgan fresh coffee before retreating* * Edward nods * @Morgan thanks her (Edward) She looks surprisingly well, considering * @Morgan nods (Edward) **Molly and Mina are clearly well engaged in gossip already, happy and giggling (@Morgan) She still gets lightheaded and tires easily * Edward is watching them, a hint of satisfaction on his face (Edward) She will be fine with rest? * @Morgan nods (Edward) **Varick comes back in, keen to show Mina his spyglass and anchor. She engages well with him, though it is slightly formal. Beside Morgan, Edward is watching them thoughtfully (Edward) That is good. Father was worried that your bridal plate might have been incorrect (@Morgan) I know... Regardless, the young man would have been in place to take over when the time came if it was incorrect (Edward) There's always the option of mistresses (@Morgan) Even if I considered that an option, father would not * Edward smiles (Edward) Actually, when it comes to providing heirs in circumstances like that, he is much more flexible than normal (@Morgan) Not something we will require * Edward nods (Edward) I am glad * @Morgan nods * Edward smiles a little (Edward) *he whispers with amusement* Besides, I don't think you could handle both a spirited wife _and_ a spirited mistress (@Morgan) I couldn't be doing with all the sneaking down abandoned hallways anyway * @Morgan sips his coffee * Edward glances sidelong at him (Edward) You're more like father in that than I am (@Morgan) evidently... * Edward laughs (Edward) We cannot stay long, if Mina and her father are to make it at their first stop before nightfall, they need to leave soon * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm glad they had the chance to see each other before she left * Edward watches his betrothed and his sister in law (Edward) They get on well * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Good * Edward nods slowly, a bit distracted, until Mina glances in his direction and he winks at her (Edward) I am glad of it (@Morgan) oh? * Edward nods, not speaking (Edward) I have a favour to ask (@Morgan) oh? * Edward puts his hand in his pocket, looking more serious. His eyes don't leave the women as he talks (Edward) I want you to be my best man (@Morgan) why? (Edward) Because I feel it is an important step forward for us, and because the wedding simply would not have occurred without your intervention * Edward still doesn't look away from them (@Morgan) Do you not feel one of your friends would be better suited? Someone who has been with you throughout? * Edward glances at him a moment before looking back at Mina (Edward) You are my _brother_. If you do not feel you want that, I will not hold it against you. I understand it is a big step. There is also no rush for an answer. (Edward) **Molly glances in their direction, watching Morgan's body language and expression whilst still talking to Mina( (@Morgan) It is not that I don't wish to, I worry that it is a rushed step... I'm concerned that you will regret asking once things are... calmer. Does that make sense? * Edward nods (Edward) I understand that. We can think about it and decide nearer the time if you prefer. The wedding will be on December 21st * @Morgan looks relaxed to anyone who doesn't know him so well, whereas she can see he is tense (Edward) **he hears her thoughts "You need an escape?" (@Morgan) If, closer to the time you still wish me to be, I shall gladly perform that role... * @Morgan smirks slightly (@Morgan) I will suffice... * Edward smiles (Edward) Thank you (Edward) **Molly continues to watch them with a hint of indecision* * @Morgan looks at her, smiling slightly (Edward) **Molly smiles back before turning her attention back to Mina. Whatever she says causes them both to erupt into giggles* (Edward) V: * he comes over to Morgan and Edward* I don't understand girls. At all. * Edward smiles, sipping his tea (@Morgan) You may as well get used to that (@Morgan) Wouldn't you agree uncle Edward? * Edward shrugs a little. If the nickname hits home, he manages to cover it well (Edward) I understand them, more than I did as a younger man. It's still unnerving though (Edward) V: *he looks to Morgan* Does that mean he is scared of girls? (@Morgan) not... exactly... * Edward crouches down to Varick's level (Edward) The trick is to know when to pretend you are very interested in what they are saying, and when to pretend you aren't. I am sure Morgan will teach you when you're older (Edward) V: *he looks up at Morgan* Then I can be a Ladies Man? (@Morgan) Not something I've ever been, so I may not be much help (Edward) **Molly and Mina are giggling again, and both obviously avoiding glancing at the men * Edward lifts Varick up (Edward) You see that, where they won't look this way? That is where you have to pretend you really aren't interested in what they are saying, because you will never get to find out anyway! (Edward) V: *he laughs, looking relaxed being held* Okay. *he looks to Morgan* Won't Molly tell you? (@Morgan) If she wants me to know, Mauschen... (Edward) V: *he holds his arms out to Morgan* Ladies are confusing * Edward laughs, handing him over (Edward) Yes they are * @Morgan takes him, nodding (@Morgan) absolutely * Edward checks his pocket watch (Edward) Mimi, sweetheart, it's time to go (Edward) V: *he makes a face at Morgan, one that implies he finds these nicknames silly* (Edward) **Mina and Molly both stand. They embrace briefly. Only with his very acute hearing does Morgan pick up his wife saying "Don't forget the pillow" before they disolve into laughter again * Edward just watches them with a look of satisfaction (Edward) **The women come on over. Mina curtsies deeply to Morgan (Edward) Mina: Thank you, Morgan. For everything. * @Morgan bows his head (@Morgan) I'm glad we got there in the end Mina (Edward) Mina: I hope we might see you all at the wedding * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) I'd imagine so (Edward) *Mina curtsies and says goodbye to Varick, then Edward offers her his arm* I will be back in an hour or so, if I am needed *he addresses Morgan* * @Morgan nods (Edward) **Mina weaves her arm through his, allowing him to lead her out into the hallway before he shuts the door behind them. Varick wriggles down, going to his room to get his book again ** You're now known as Molly * Molly comes to Morgan, wrapping her arm around his waist before speaking quietly (Molly) Are you alright? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye blossom (Molly) You looked tense? * Molly looks up at his expression * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I was surprised and trying to explain something without offending him * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Alright (Molly) *she whispers* I was telling Mina that the stables are much more secluded... *she keeps her face so neutral that it's very difficult to tell whether she is teasing or not* (@Morgan) I may have made mention of not being the sort to go hiding down abandoned hallways * Molly frowns briefly (Molly) I was only teasing you... Are you teasing me? (@Morgan) I'm being truthful actually... couldn't resist a little niggle at him (Molly) Was he awkward and embarrassed? *she giggles* (@Morgan) Sadly, not as much as I'd have liked (Molly) You will have to do it harder next time * @Morgan nods, glancing towards Varicks room (Molly) *Varick is still in his room, and has called Mia to listen to another story * @Morgan takes a deep breath (@Morgan) Edward has asked me to be his best man * Molly blinks a moment, and it takes her a few seconds to respond (Molly) I... how do you feel about that? (@Morgan) Thrilled... conflicted... * Molly squeezes him a little (Molly) It is very unexpected * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite (Molly) What did you say? (@Morgan) I said if he still wishes me to closer to the time when we've both had time to adjust to where we are now, I would * Molly smiles (Molly) That sounds very sensible, liebes herz (@Morgan) I'm a sensible sort of person (@Morgan) usually (Molly) Only usually? * Molly smiles (@Morgan) Well, I wouldn't want to be predictable * Molly 's fingers go to her lower lip, his words sparking recollection of an old conversation (Molly) You often act in unpredictable ways * @Morgan nods (Molly) Shall we sit down? * @Morgan nods * Molly goes to the couch * @Morgan sits beside her (Molly) I am sad Mina is leaving * @Morgan nods * Molly rests her cheek against his shoulder (@Morgan) You seem to get on very well (Molly) Surprisingly, yes (@Morgan) Surprisingly? (Molly) Our... backgrounds. * @Morgan shrugs * Molly shrugs also (@Morgan) I think my father is hoping to see you later (Molly) Is he? For a particular reason? (@Morgan) Probably just to see you are ok for himself. * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Alright... (@Morgan) Is that a problem blossom? * Molly shakes her head (Molly) No, nothing to worry about (@Morgan) But something bothers you (Molly) It doesn't matter, something was accidentally said at church, we resolved it, I just wondered if he was wanting to see me because he was still thinking about it (@Morgan) Possibly, if he feels bad about it (@Morgan) what was said? * Molly 's body language starts to show unconfortableness (Molly) It was nothing really. He did not think through my potential reaction. It is alright. He doesn't need to feel bad about it * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) you do not wish to tell me? * Molly inhales slowly (Molly) I am not sure it is of any benefit too. It wasn't nasty, just a little tactless * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) your choice blossom * Molly goes quiet * Molly sighs after about twenty seconds (Molly) He was lamenting that it has been so difficult for you and Edward to rebuild, and wishing he could turn back time (@Morgan) Which of course would have changed everything for us * Molly nods (@Morgan) I'm working on the theory that he only opens his mouth to change which foot is in it (Molly) I understand his desire, but sometimes it hurts my heart to hear. Do you understand, liebes herz? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I do blossom (@Morgan) I hope you pulled him up short (Molly) Actually, I cried (@Morgan) That'd probably work as well, actually (Molly) I was already in pain and bleeding heavily by then, so controlling my reactions was much harder than usual * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I trust he apologised? * Molly thinks on the conversation (Molly) Yes... (@Morgan) after a fashion? (Molly) No, he apologised properly, reminded me that you clearly adore me... * @Morgan nods * Molly looks up at him a moment (@Morgan) at least he got something right (Molly) And then I took the opportunity to tell him that due to the fact I adore you, I was begging him not to put Sudlachenburg on the line to save Alarice * Molly smiles a little * @Morgan nods (Molly) Him being off guard was _very_ helpful a battle ground for my wilfulness * @Morgan nods (Molly) And you know how I like to get my way with Eisen men * Molly giggles (@Morgan) I have noticed, yes (@Morgan) pillow? * Molly blushes hard, burying her face against his shoulder (Molly) Your sharp hearing gets me into a world of trouble * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it has its uses * Molly giggles (Molly) So does a pillow * @Morgan looks confused (@Morgan) do I want to know? (Molly) *she watches him with amusement* I cannot demonstrate what we could be doing with a pillow with company in the next room... (@Morgan) I see * Molly watches him with a smile (Molly) Do you, liebling? (@Morgan) No, but I'm sure you'll explain it at some point * Molly speaks quietly (Molly) When I am more healed, I will do more than just explain it to you (@Morgan) I look forward to it * Molly nods (Molly) Stef told Mina and I about it at the ball (@Morgan) That surprises me... she seems much too... reserved * Molly laughs (Molly) No, not at all! Now that she and Kristoff are able to show each other their feelings, the reserve has gone in all senses. * Molly 's eyes light up with untold gossip * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (Molly) I think the pillow thing came from her first marriage though * @Morgan nods * Molly speaks very quietly (Molly) Mina and Edward discussed having a De Futuro betrothal ((get engaged, set date, have sex = married in Theus' eyes)) (@Morgan) Well... I've always wondered what my fathers head would look like as it explodes * Molly giggles (Molly) He would be very cross (@Morgan) Its not often I find need to use the word incandescent, but in this instance... (Molly) It is a good word (Molly) They decided against it because Edward wanted to do the right thing * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Molly shrugs (Molly) It must be a Koertig thing, having to wait so damnably long * @Morgan nods * Molly sighs softly, resting against him * @Morgan wraps his arm around her (Molly) Liebes herz? (@Morgan) yes blossom? (Molly) Will you take me to bed? (@Morgan) Are you alright? (Molly) I am tired again * @Morgan nods, standing up * Molly slowly stands up, trying not to trigger the lightheadedness * @Morgan offers his arm * Molly takes it * @Morgan supports her as he walks her to the bedroom (Molly) I don't seem to sleep too long, don't worry (@Morgan) I shall worry regardless for a time yet, just to be on the safe side * Molly squeezes his arm briefly before kicking off her shoes and sitting on the edge of the bed (Molly) It gives you something to do, I suppose *she smiles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Theus knows I don't have anything else to do * Molly frowns a little as she lies down (@Morgan) Actually... thinking about it, I don't * Molly smiles, closing her eyes (Molly) When I am not sore any more, I will find plenty of things for you to do, don't worry. * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) I'm sure * Molly nods, fingers coming to her lower lip, though she doesn't speak (@Morgan) sleep well blossom * Molly falls asleep suddenly, as she had when he went out to practice ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 21 September 2020 01:05:29 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 21 September 2020 08:58:51 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly