. (Molly) *He falls asleep, and immediately it is there. The wait. The fear. The dread. The helplessness. The bell. Molly in pain. Martas warning that she could slip away suddenly. More pain. Pushing. Blood. So much blood. Molly sat beside him. Pale lips, cold, a frantic midwife, tiredness, the death of hope, final kiss, final words, final breath. Loss. (Mtf) (Molly) His pain. Chest, throat, gut. He suddenly awakens into a dark room, and the bed beside him is empty. The cotton sheet is cold. Alone, he does not know whether the nightmare is recent memory, and just how very far away Molly has gone from him* ((done, feel free to do description of physical/emotional state)) * @Morgan rolls out of bed, holding his chest as he searches for his clothes (Molly) **he finds them over the back of a chair * @Morgan pulls on his trousers and a shirt before padding through into the parlour (Molly) The parlour is pitch black and empty (@Morgan) [blossom, where are you?] * Molly very quietly opens the door from Varick's room into the parlour, shutting it behind her quietly. [I'm in the parlour] * @Morgan whispers (@Morgan) so am I * Molly makes a quiet yelp of surprise * Molly heads towards where she heard him from, colliding with his chest * @Morgan speaks quietly (@Morgan) are you alright? (Molly) *whispers* I could not sleep, I did not wish to disturb you. Are you alright? You should not be awake yet * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) nightmare * Molly wraps her arms around him, holding him tight (Molly) Which one tonight? (@Morgan) Same as last night (@Morgan) same as the night before last (Molly) Oh liebes herz, I am sorry * Molly takes his hand, urging him towards their room gently * @Morgan follows her (Molly) If I had realised, I wouldn't have gotten out of bed (@Morgan) I had hoped the herbs would fend them off tonight * Molly takes him back to the bed (Molly) Sadly they only aid sleep, not prevent bad dreams (Molly) **the effects of the herbs makes him still tired (@Morgan) I see (Molly) I don't think anything can stop that, unfortunately * @Morgan nods, yawning (Molly) I am so sorry I wasn't here * Molly encourages him to lie down * @Morgan lies back down (@Morgan) Dont worry blossom, just... for a moment I couldn't tell if it was a dream or not * Molly comes around to the other side before getting in (Molly) That must have been awful (@Morgan) It was * Molly gets herself comfortable before opening her arms to him (Molly) Come here, listen to my heartbeat, you will see I am here and safe * @Morgan slides over to her * Molly gets him to put his head on her upper chest, resting her cheek to his crown. Her heart sounds strong and regular (Molly) There now, you see? * @Morgan nods, closing his eyes * Molly kisses his crown (Molly) Sleep now, and I will be right here all night * @Morgan nods (Molly) **As he's drifting off, he hears her singing "When the moon is on the sea, Kosk Yn Ta, Kosk Yn Ta..." and he is asleep again (Molly) **He finds himself dressed as he was on the Torrington estate, and stood on the dock in Tawstock. The yellow tone of the light alerts him that he has slipped into her dream, matching well with the signs that it is Autumn in this place. At least here he is safe from his nightmares. * @Morgan looks around (Molly) He waits beside the Rose within the bustle of the port town, traders, sailors, shoppers moving around him. He hears her confident instructions for her first mate to square things away and then give the crew the day. (Molly) "Aye aye, Captain Forrester" he replies seriously. The gang plank is dropped and she spots him with a smile that holds excitement and fondness * Molly bounds down the gang plank, taking off her brown tricorn hat and shaking out her hair. She looks happy, cheeks reddened by the cool air, and the black trousers she wears makes it very practical as she leaps into his arms and wraps her legs around him. * @Morgan catches her (@Morgan) well now blossom * Molly kisses him soundly, and then plonks her hat on his head just as he did to her in the rain earlier, laughing softly, eyes on his. (Molly) *she speaks Avalonian* There you are, my Quartermaster! I've missed you these six weeks! (@Morgan) it was eventful? (Molly) **There are tuts and whispers from the townsfolk around them* (Molly) It has been busy and profitable, yes * @Morgan nods * Molly doesn't make any effort to be put down, instead looking around at the disapproving frowns before rolling her eyes at Morgan, laughing (Molly) You can almost hear it, can't you? "Did you see what Molly Forrester did today?! She is shameless!" (@Morgan) They're not used to any sort of display of affection (Molly) They certainly should be used to me greeting you like this by now! *she laughs, kissing him again before sliding back to her feet* * @Morgan nods (Molly) **They are all still watching and whispering* (@Morgan) you'd think so (Molly) Oh well, they can think and say what they please! I have some coffee for you, liebes herz, and some letters and such * Molly takes his hand in hers (@Morgan) oh? * Molly squeezes his hand. He notices she is not wearing her Dracheneisen wedding ring, nor the sudlache ring. Instead she us wearing a silver ring with a dark green emerald, one they found in Karstens cabinet that is inscribed "dearest mistress" in Eisen inside (Molly) One from Eisenfurst Fischler, one from your Father, and one from the new Veisgraf Sudlachenburg. Now, are you due back to work today? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) That depends on what you have in mind * Molly laughs (Molly) For now, coffee and gifts and to update my map... later, however... *she grins. She doesn't look embarassed at all* * @Morgan nods * Molly looks at the various onlookers before speaking loudly "I am sure you all have some business to be minding!" They grudgingly go back to what they were doing. Molly smiles at him (Molly) Shall we go back to mine? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * Molly starts leading the way off the dock * @Morgan follows her (Molly) I am back for seven or eight days, depending on how well the trading goes in Carleon, then I am off again. Are you needed at the Estate overnights, or will you be sleeping at mine? *her tone implies this is a normal practice, there's no tension in it at all* (@Morgan) I imagine they can spare me in the evenings (Molly) I should hope so. Have you missed me? *she laughs playfully* (@Morgan) of course * Molly leads him through some small streets, a few people milling around (Molly) I have your cut from the contracts with Eisenfurst Fischler on the Rose. Do you want them in cash, or paid in to your account in Carleon? * Molly seems relaxed, confident (@Morgan) paid into my account I think * Molly nods (Molly) And I think once I am back next time, I can finish paying off your initial loan *she looks proud and excited* (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) So, a week here, then Londinium, Durham, and then Insel-... Oh, I did not tell you! I got the timber contract for Insel that I was negotiating! * Molly watches him with excitement (@Morgan) excellent news * Molly nods (Molly) I love getting the Eisen contracts. Every time I trade anything out of Eisen, it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy that I am doing something to help your homeland (@Morgan) You always did want to help them (Molly) Oh yes! And thanks to you, I have been able to do that, especially for your land in Innesbruck * @Morgan nods thoughtfully * Molly turns them into a smaller side street, watching him. She doesn't spot the approach of Jaeger, Rebecca, and the small baby in her arms. (Molly) The northern coast, is more practical, but helping your people is easier from Starke * @Morgan nods * Molly now spots Jaeger and Rebecca, then makes a quiet groan, glancing at Morgan (Molly) Oh wonderful(!) * @Morgan nods slightly (Molly) **Jaeger makes a beeline for them, Rebecca following along. He glances at Molly before bowing to Morgan* Good day, Morgan * Molly glances at Rebecca, then the baby, before looking to Morgan silently (@Morgan) Jaeger (Molly) J: *Now he looks at Molly, expression full of judgment* Looking at the child you could have had as Lady Jaeger? * Molly watches Morgan's reaction * @Morgan leans over looking at the child (@Morgan) tell me Jaeger... did you drop it? * Molly starts to giggle. Jaeger looks afronted, and Rebecca looks embarrased. The baby has a patch of white eyelashes on its left eye (@Morgan) Thats an interesting little artefact the child has on its lashes... it reminds me of someone... (Molly) Jaeger, looking angry: You are most impudent for a man who has lost his birthright! (@Morgan) And you, my lord, are very forgetful of my nature... (Molly) Jaeger: *he looks at Molly* I would have made you my wife, not just the whore of a master-at-arms! (Molly) **Rebecca stands quietly with the baby, watching* * @Morgan moves suddenly planting his fist solidly into Jaegers chin (Molly) **Jaeger sways, spitting blood, glaring at Morgan** She behaves like a whore, so that is a good place for her. I knew what you did to her in Carleon! * Molly sighs, shaking her head with amusement * @Morgan draws a pistol (@Morgan) I advise you take yourself, Lady Rebecca and the colonels child and leave, before the number of you that _can_ leave is reduced to two (Molly) *Jaeger looks livid. Rebecca makes the wise decision to leave. He also draws a pistol* She was supposed to be my wife, not your lightskirt! It was _my_ bed she should have been deflowered in! *he glares at Molly* Are you proud of yourself and what you have become? * Molly smiles, nodding * @Morgan cocks his pistol (@Morgan) last chance Jaeger. Get lost (Molly) I certainly am. I would have been ashamed of myself laying beneath you! I would happily be his whore a million times over before being your wife! (Molly) *Jaeger makes a move towards Molly, his hand raised as if to backhand her* * @Morgan raises his pistol to Jaegers knee, pulling the trigger (Molly) **Jaeger gets hit, screaming and collapsing to the ground, similar to when Alarice got shot in the thigh by the rifle in the real world* * @Morgan tucks the pistol away (Molly) J: You both deserve each other! * @Morgan nods, kicking at Jaegers knee (@Morgan) I see your title is protecting you well... perhaps you would like to drag yourself out of my sight (Molly) J: *he yells with pain, then faints* * @Morgan shrugs, turning to Molly (@Morgan) shall we continue? * Molly rolls her eyes, smiling at Morgan (Molly) You would think he would have learnt to just let it go by now! (@Morgan) Children have a hard time letting go of anything they want * Molly slips her arm through his (Molly) Well, liebes herz, she is welcome to him * @Morgan nods (Molly) Besides, I am used to being called a whore here, it's no surprise (@Morgan) Then why keep returning? * Molly leads him to a little mid-terrace house (Molly) Because you are here, liebes herz, and until you are ready to move away or give it all up, I will keep coming back to you * Molly takes a key from her pocket, unlocking the door (Molly) **She lets him in. The house is tiny, buy has the blue gingham curtains in the windows that she bought to the cottage by the gatehouse. Downstairs is open plan, and the parlour wall is corkboard with a big map on it. She goes and lights the stove before taking off her coat * @Morgan looks at the map (Molly) **The map is all of Theah. There are lots of pins that are joined with string along the seas and rivers. There are also small red pins in places. At the edges of the map are sketches pinned to it * Molly comes over with some things in her hands, watching him with a smile (Molly) Beautiful, isn't it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * Molly puts a plain pin in the northern Vodacce coast, and runs a string there from Zweibrucke (Molly) Picante. *she smiles up at him with mischief* (@Morgan) hmmm? (Molly) There, Picante. *she puts down a piece of paper on the mantlepiece before taking his hand by laying hers over the back of his* you might want a word with the harbour master there if we ever go there (@Morgan) oh? * Molly brings his hand to the left cheek of her bottom, tightening his fingers so he is cupping and squeezing it (Molly) Because he did _That_ to my bottom * Molly looks amused rather than troubled (@Morgan) oh, when you say a word you mean I need to beat the hell out of him (Molly) Only if you would like to * Molly laughs * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think it is the appropriate response * Molly squeezes his hand in the same way again (Molly) Don't worry, he didn't do it twice, I have just desperately miss your hands on me! *she laughs before letting go* (Molly) Missed* * @Morgan keeps his hand in place * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) You missed that too, hmm? (@Morgan) I did rather * Molly picks the paper back up, moving away to pin up the drawing. It's a sketch of an unfamiliar dock, Picante written under it. The other sketches are mostly docks, and he recognises his own sketches for Freiburg, Carleon and Starke * Molly looks at the wall with pride ((what's he focused on?)) (@Morgan) ((the sketches)) (Molly) **There are also sketches for other ports, by other artists. There's Valois in Montaigne, the home of the Comte he just got the axe from, Quatre Bras, a small Eisen town he fought in, Londinium, Zweibrucke. There's also a familiar house with a water wheel amidst black trees. Beneath it it says "Unforgettable. MK xx" and he recognises his own style (Molly) No new red pins, sadly *she smirks* (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) **There are red pins inland, around Tawstock, Carleon, Sudlachenburg, one in the schwarzenwald, down to Starke* (Molly) Sadly you weren't in Zweibrucke or Picante to make love to me, so no red pins * Molly watches him with mischief * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that would make it difficult, yes * Molly winks at him (Molly) Definitely no pins for just doing it alone... I don't think I could afford that many pins anyway! * @Morgan blushes, laughing * Molly watches him a moment, sighing a little (Molly) I'll be away for three more weeks once I leave this time * @Morgan nods * Molly looks at the map a moment, then his expression (Molly) Then I will be home for a week to build up the provisions... (@Morgan) and then... (Molly) Then Capperlucia. I can't keep putting it off, liebes herz. *she looks a little sad* I'll be gone at least three months * @Morgan sighs (Molly) I know you aren't ready, and that is okay. But I wanted to give you plenty of warning (@Morgan) Maybe I'll come with you * Molly smiles sadly (Molly) You'd have to give everything here up. Your job, the peace. (@Morgan) I'd be with you... and at sea * Molly watches him closely (Molly) You said you weren't ready for that (@Morgan) I dont think I'm ready to be without you for a quarter of a year * Molly looks a bit guilty (Molly) I want to stay, be with you. But I have a duty. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) then it seems there is only one option * Molly sighs, looking at the map (Molly) We had a good time, liebes herz. *she runs her finger from Freiburg through Sudlachenburg to the red pin inn the schwarzenwald* We had an _amazing_ time. But our lives are pulling us apart * @Morgan shrugs * Molly moves, pressing her back against him with a soft sigh (Molly) It is what it is. We have today, that is what matters (@Morgan) I'll make preparations... I'll be coming with you * Molly turns, watching him (Molly) Are you _sure_? * @Morgan nods * Molly squeals, putting her arms around his neck and jumping to wrap her legs around him (Molly) That is amazing news, my belov-... dear quartermaster! * @Morgan chuckles * Molly presses kisses all over his face before laughing (Molly) That bed is too big and cold alone anyway! * @Morgan nods (Molly) Ahh, I am so happy, thank you! (@Morgan) I think it will be my pleasure * Molly smiles with mischief (Molly) It will be your pleasure over and over again for at least three months! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I look forward to it * Molly kisses him firmly before hearing the noise of the kettle on the stove whistling, to which she hops back down (Molly) Make yourself at home, liebes herz, as I tell you every time you are here! * @Morgan nods, finding somewhere to sit * Molly goes to the stove, unpacking things from her back on to the table, and opens a jar from it he can clearly see is marked Cafe Kaffee, his favourite coffee from the coffee house in Freiburg ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 6 October 2020 15:16:32 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- This nickname is registered. Please choose a different nickname, or identify via /msg NickServ identify . ** You have joined #7thseaic -NickServ- You are now identified for Molly. ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) I take it that coffee is for me * Molly nods (Molly) A jar for here and there's another in my trunk for you to have at the Estate * Molly brings two cups of amazing smelling coffee and puts them on a side table beside the couch just like they had at Catherine's. Then she unlaces her knee high boots before removing them. (@Morgan) That house with the waterwheel... * Molly smiles. She stands barefoot on the hardwood floor, eyes closed (Molly) Just a moment... * Molly stands there, breathing slowly. He can see her toes wiggling * Molly opens her eyes, smiling (Molly) I always have to refind my balance once the ground stops moving! * @Morgan nods (Molly) And I do the same after I have greeted my ship again * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) makes sense * Molly smiles at him before confidently moving to him and straddling his lap, interlinking her fingers with his. There is no fear of rejection at all in her expression (Molly) So, the house with the water wheel... * Molly watches him with enquiry, smiling, taking in his expression (@Morgan) Lets pretend I don't know anything about it... (Molly) *she raises an eyebrow* Oh, is this like when I went away that first time, and you missed me so much that you just wanted to sit and listen to my voice a while when I got back? Or are you just wanting me to talk dirty to you? *she laughs* (@Morgan) Just the former for now... tell me about the place * Molly smiles, voice becoming softer and slower (Molly) So, it was after all the trouble in Sudlachenburg, and we set off down the Great South Road, intending to camp, and more, beneath the stars... *she pauses, watching his expression fondly* * @Morgan nods (Molly) Then there was a bad storm, and we took shelter in the schwarzenwald, much to your displeasure! * Molly laughs softly (Molly) Of all the things I have had to coax you to do, that was by far the hardest! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its hardly surprising (Molly) No... but I needed shelter, and the trees seemed preferable to being struck by lightning. We headed East South East, the glow of the water is strong there, and it lit up the water wheel, which is how we found it. We broke in, and took shelter inside. (Molly) We needed* * @Morgan nods * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) It was as if the occupant had suddenly left one day, the house was full of old things. We managed to find some candles, and start a fire in the parlour and the bedroom. The storm was dreadful, and loud, but we found blankets and... well, that's when it becomes talking dirty for a while *she laughs* * Molly squeezes his hands, fidgeting in his lap with mischief (Molly) It is amazing how loud we could both be so far away from the rest of the world and in a violent storm. That was why you wrote unforgettable on the sketch, because thats how you thought of the noises you made me make. * Molly doesn't look at all embarrassed, more teasing and playful * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) strange place though (Molly) Oh very! All the science equipment, and the notebooks, and how run down it was (@Morgan) very odd leaving all that equipment (Molly) I know. It was like whoever the man was, he had suddenly just gone without a thought (@Morgan) I cant remember what any of his things looked like, mind (Molly) Well, the clothes were very dated. I don't know much about Eisen fashion, but you said at the time it was the sort of thing minor nobles were wearing at the start of the war * @Morgan nods (Molly) And a lot of the notes seemed to be coded. If we hadn't been so busy, I could have had a go at translating them, but I had other things on my mind * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I wonder what they were doing (Molly) I think it was just one man. Certainly there were only clothes for one man, and the handwriting all seemed to be the same. That drawing was disturbing though * Molly watches him happily from his lap, at ease (@Morgan) remind me (Molly) The schattenmann, liebes herz! (@Morgan) oh of course (Molly) It was **she shudders in a way that would cause pleasant friction if she wasnt talking about something so awful* hideous * @Morgan nods (Molly) Ugh! It looked like a sketch from real life rather than a folk tale though * Molly grins (Molly) That would have really ruined our evening! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) absolutely (Molly) Perhaps we could go back one day, once your father is less angry * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) perhaps (Molly) Very strange place. It was quite pretty the next morning though, very peaceful * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Possibly unnaturally peaceful, I cannot recall any bird sounds, and even the breeze seemed silent (@Morgan) That suggests we were being watched by... something * Molly smirks (Molly) I am sure that would have been an education! * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) aye, probably (Molly) I think you said the house probably wasn't too far from where you saw it when you were just a petty officer * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Definitely somewhere I'd like to get another look at * Molly nods (Molly) I could stand to do something "unforgettable" with You again * Molly glances over her shoulder (Molly) Do you recall spending an hour getting that red pin in precisely the right spot? * Molly pouts playfully (@Morgan) it pays to be accurate (Molly) I was naked, liebes herz! *she laughs* it was most unflattering that precision on the degree and distance from Die Dauerhaftigkeit and the road was a stronger need for you than this... *she rolls her hips to grind against him with a laugh* (@Morgan) but if you wish to return, you'll have the benefit of knowing _exactly_ where it is (Molly) That is very true! (Molly) So, have you heard me talk enough yet? * @Morgan shrugs (Molly) We can come back to it, if you wish. I want to know how you have been without me! * Molly smiles gently (@Morgan) busy, the usual (Molly) Did you get injured? (@Morgan) No more than usual * Molly laughs (Molly) Lady Torrington is well, I hope? (@Morgan) You know how she is... flighty, impulsive * Molly smiles (Molly) I've heard the kinder people say the same of me... the unkinder ones prefer shameless, disrespectful, hardened (@Morgan) well, they can drop dead * Molly laughs (Molly) And if it doesn't happen spontaneously? (@Morgan) I don't mind helping them along the journey * Molly grins (Molly) I don't have any objections to that * Molly watches him (Molly) How are you feeling about having given up your Veisgraf role now? Do you wish you had just given in to your Father's demands to set me aside? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) its a shame, but it is what it is * Molly nods (Molly) He has Edward. His new wife has that pretty ring with the odd superstition * Molly smiles * @Morgan nods (Molly) It is very quaint, but I am afraid I just don't believe in a superstition quite so outlandish. * Molly shrugs with a smile (@Morgan) tough to say really (Molly) I have a gift for you (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) Aside from myself, of course! *she laughs* * @Morgan chuckles * Molly takes something from her pocket, wrapped in white fabric with a blue ribbon bow, handing it over * @Morgan takes it, unwrapping it (Molly) *it is an unusual, complicated brass pocket watch with coloured dials. Part of the face is dark, part is light, it looks ridiculously expensive (@Morgan) Thats rather spectacular * Molly nods (Molly) Beautiful, isn't it? I got it in the marketplace in Picante (@Morgan) abolsutely astounding * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) I am glad you like it (@Morgan) thank you blossom (Molly) You are most welcome, you know I like spoiling you, my quartermaster * @Morgan nods (Molly) * Molly watches him with intensity. Her words almost feel like commands, like they are being stored into his mind somewhere, just like when she told him in the schattenmann dream he would remember the words when he saw the ribbons (Molly) I want you to take it with you always, no matter where your dreams take you * @Morgan nods * Molly glances at it. The part that should show whether it is night or day is incorrect to this dream (Molly) It chimes half an hour before dawn * @Morgan frowns at it (@Morgan) I suppose that means its time to go (Molly) **it seems to show an hour before dawn, which feels plausible for the time in reality * Molly frowns (@Morgan) That'll be very useful (Molly) I thought so. I know it's important to you * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles sadly (Molly) How have your nightmares been whilst I have been away? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I've had some real corkers lately (Molly) Not just the usual two? (@Morgan) usual two? (Molly) The schattenmann and the fire * @Morgan nods (Molly) Are they worse when I am away? (@Morgan) just recently * Molly nods sadly (Molly) Maybe if you come with me, that will get better (@Morgan) maybe (Molly) I am sorry, I know how awful it is. I suffered terribly with nightmares after Cecily died ((Molly has said she can only recall her sister singing Kosk Yn Ta with her mother and nothing else)) * @Morgan nods * Molly sighs sadly (Molly) They were worried I would never stop, I think * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns (Molly) It's a surprise the nightmares did not restart after I nearly drowned (@Morgan) aye, that is unexpected really (Molly) It left me with a fear of the pond on my father's farm though. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) That doesn't surprise me (Molly) *he thinks a moment* Can you remember how the nightmares stopped, Blossom? * Molly nods (Molly) My mother used to say something to me, to make them go away (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) She used to say "vera farinn, martröð", and after a few nights they went away (@Morgan) What does that mean? (Molly) It means "Be gone, nightmare" * Molly smiles (Molly) I had forgotten about it til now. Maybe I can say it to you when you are having nightmares? (@Morgan) what language is it? (@Morgan) it sounds Vesten, to a point (Molly) I think it's originally from a very northern tribe in Vestenavmannjar. There are trade routes from Durham to Vesten, I was thinking of taking one after Capperlucia (@Morgan) interesting... * Molly nods (Molly) It could be quite profitable (@Morgan) aye, it could (Molly) Would you like to do that? Innesbruck is in safe hands, and there's no pressure to return to learn to run the Grafdom. We could just live a life at sea a while.. *she smiles* (@Morgan) Why would I need to return to learn to run the Grafdom? (Molly) You would have, if you were still Veisgraf, so you were ready (@Morgan) I see (Molly) Now you do not need to do that, because that is Edwards job now. * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) I mean... nothing else will have to change, with you coming with me. I still do not ask or expect you to marry me, of course (@Morgan) of course * Molly smiles at him (Molly) I have you right where I want you... (@Morgan) oh? * Molly grinds her hips downwards, rubbing her body against his (@Morgan) ah, so I see (Molly) Well, almost. We've talked enough, liebes herz, shut up and kiss me please! *she grins* (Molly) **the pocket watch starts to chime* * @Morgan kisses her, knowing its time to wake up (Molly) **he wakes up, still with his head on her chest * @Morgan sighs contentedly before moving to get up * Molly stirs a little (Molly) Are you alright? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye... were you dreaming? * Molly turns on to her side, watching him thoughtfully (Molly) I cannot recall dreaming anything... Oh! I know what those words from your nightmare mean! (@Morgan) be gone, nightmare? (Molly) Oh, you must have said and I forgot. Sorry, liebling (@Morgan) No... you told me in a dream (Molly) **he feels very refreshed considering his broken night (Molly) Oh? **she sits up a little, intrigued* In the schwarzenwald again? (@Morgan) Tawstock... I had been disowned, you had the Rose... and you were very _very_ confidant (Molly) That sounds rather intriguing! Did you like it? Not being disowned, obviously! *she laughs* * @Morgan nods, picking up his clothes (@Morgan) I rather did * Molly yawns (Molly) Will you tell me more once you're back from practise? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) possibly (Molly) Only possibly? You tease! *she giggles, lying back down* (@Morgan) I know, I'm awful * @Morgan stretches, the usual popping and cracking noises sounding loudly (Molly) *she winces* when you have the time and inclination, I am going to spend time kissing those better... no talent involved (@Morgan) They're not so bad... you should hear the noise Edwards shoulder makes, its quite horrific (Molly) I shan't be kissing that better! *she giggles* (@Morgan) I would hope not * Molly tries to work out if he sounds jealous or playful * @Morgan pulls his shirt on, picking up the box holding the shard * Molly watches him (Molly) It only opens when you touch it correctly? (@Morgan) I imagine so... I haven't tried actually (Molly) Are you going to? * @Morgan touches his finger to the groove (Molly) **with his index finger, it opens * @Morgan closes it again (Molly) *it closes fine * @Morgan tries it with a different finger (Molly) **it won't open (@Morgan) Well, there's that answered (Molly) Oh? (@Morgan) It only seems to work with my index finger (Molly) Can I try? * @Morgan hands her the box * Molly presses her index finger in the groove. Then she slides the top off like a dominoes box, a completely different way to him lifting the top off (Molly) Huh! (@Morgan) oh thats interesting * Molly giggles (Molly) Awake five minutes and we already have a new mystery * Molly replaces the lid, trying with other digits without success (Molly) I did not think it would open at all for me (@Morgan) nor I, in all honesty (Molly) How strange! * @Morgan shrugs * Molly hands it back (Molly) I guess it is as it should be? (@Morgan) I imagine so * Molly nods (Molly) Are you going to practise with Claudia? (@Morgan) I dont know (Molly) If you do, could you tell her I would be really pleased to learn her new method please? (@Morgan) of course blossom (Molly) Thank you. I am going to go back to sleep and dream of the things I would do to you if I was very, _very_ confident. *she giggles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as you wish... I'll see you shortly (Molly) Alright liebling *she sounds half asleep already* * @Morgan heads out into the parlour, finding his boots, coat and weaponry (Molly) **Outside the air is fresh, clean. He sees no-one on his way, and the dream pocket watch was correct about the time of the dawn * @Morgan finds somewhere to watch the sun rise (Molly) **He finds a small wall in one of the many gardens. The sun comes above the horizon with the promise of a fine day ahead * @Morgan watches the sun before moving away from the wall and drawing his straight sword, immediately practicing the stances he was trained in before moving on to his more fluid style (Molly) **No-one interrupts his practise, and he finds the peace that he enjoys at that time of day. He has as much time as he likes to really work his muscles and stamina * @Morgan trudges back towards the house once he is done, muscles warm (Molly) **The kitchen is bustling with breakfast preparation when he gets there. Mia Ana and Katherine are all working but able to be spoken to * @Morgan goes straight to make the coffee (@Morgan) morning all (Molly) **Everyone in the kitchen greets him. It's even less formal than the previous day ** You're now known as Katherine * Katherine comes over, talking quietly (Katherine) The row was about her attending the execution, and how her interest in coming along was unseemly and nosey. It was a loud enough row that the neighbours heard, my Lord * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you (Katherine) **The coffee smells as good as it did in Molly's house in the dream* * Katherine curtsies, returning to work ** You're now known as Ana * Ana seems rushed off her feet as she hastily makes a jug of coffee beside him (@Morgan) morning Ana (Ana) Morning, my Lord (Ana) Can you pass me some milk? (@Morgan) How are we? (Ana) His Grace has decided to go to church in town for Sunday service rather than have it privately, so I have to get His breakfast early (@Morgan) Is that unusual? (Ana) Very. I can not remember the last time he did it, and I've worked here years * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well... is he in the dining room? (Ana) No, he's still in his bedroom * @Morgan nods * @Morgan pours a second cup of coffee (@Morgan) well then... I'll see you shortly * Ana curtsies, leaving him to it * @Morgan takes the two cups and heads for the Eisenfursts room ** You're now known as Faulk * Faulk 's room is easy to find as he has been to it before when he got to try on the Dracheneisen helmet * @Morgan taps on the door with his boot * Faulk opens it, already fully dressed. He looks surprised, then lets Morgan in (@Morgan) Your grace... coffee? * Faulk sighs (Faulk) What has he done now? * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) For a change, I bring no bad news * Faulk takes the coffee (@Morgan) though I could make some up if it feels proper (Faulk) No, thank you. And how is our dear Veisgrafin today? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) asleep, but much better thank you (Faulk) Good, I am glad you hear it * Faulk smiles, taking the coffee (Faulk) And your son? (@Morgan) He is holding up better than I expected, but not as well as I hoped. It will take time for him. * Faulk nods (Faulk) He is in good hands, I am sure he will be fine. And how are you? (@Morgan) Surprisingly rested, given the nature of my nightmare last night (Faulk) **There's a tap at the door and Faulks breakfast is served. When Ana is gone, Faulk says "Bad again?" * @Morgan nods * Faulk waits patiently to see if Morgan continues (@Morgan) Still, it'll either pass or it wont * Faulk nods (Faulk) I recall thinking that thirty years ago * @Morgan nods (Faulk) I hope you have more luck with it than I have * @Morgan inclines his head, sipping his coffee * Faulk mimics him subconsciously (Faulk) You have not come with bad news, or to talk through your nightmare... what is on your mind? * @Morgan looks at him for a moment (@Morgan) I'm wondering what you're trying to avoid * Faulk frowns (Faulk) I am not avoiding anything (@Morgan) You are attending church in town, rather than in your own chapel, as you have done for as long as most can remember... (Faulk) It is time for a fresh start. I am going to run a tighter ship in my house and with my sons, and mostly in my city. (@Morgan) Why? (Faulk) I have been too lackadaisical with Isiah, and it led me very close to assassination. That will not continue. I let my security get lax, I will now let Colonel Fuchs do his job without interference. (@Morgan) And this has nothing to do with our conversation about what you felt in the chapel? (Faulk) No. It is right that the people see me in my city, leading them on a Sunday. The other times I worship, I will be in my chapel * @Morgan smiles, sipping his coffee (@Morgan) good * Faulk sips his coffee. He looks focused, like a man on a mission, but not distressed (Faulk) If Marguerite is there, then that is where she is. I cannot change that. * @Morgan nods * Faulk watches him (Faulk) Fischler could be a better Konigsreich, and I want to move it forward. I do not want us to be the backwater state that the others look down on. (@Morgan) I do believe, your grace, we are in agreement on that (Faulk) I am glad. We have the will to rebuild fast, and with forward thinking, we could have Fischler rebuilt long before the others * @Morgan nods (Faulk) I trust I have your support in making that goal a reality? (@Morgan) I'm almost offended you needed to ask (Faulk) Think of it as a recognition that I see you as an important player in the team * @Morgan inclines his head (@Morgan) I am grateful to be seen as such (Faulk) You have inspired me this summer to stop resting on my laurels. (@Morgan) I'm sorry? _I_ inspire _you_? (Faulk) You do. Your desire to fix things. Your unconvential methods that are really the only way we _can_ fix things * Faulk sips his coffee (@Morgan) I have to say I'm rather humbled by that (Faulk) I have taken for granted the peace, and assumed Eisen will gradually rebuild itself. You have shown me that it is not enough. I have to physically and metaphorically get my hands dirty if I want our Konigsreich to be the best it can be. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) You will face resistance to that idea... not least from your son * Faulk smiles a little (Faulk) Isiah can be passed over, if needs be. Besides, he is getting married very soon. (@Morgan) To whom? (Faulk) Now that your brother has been snapped up by another (Faulk) Isiah will be marrying Teresa Maubourg. * @Morgan sips his coffee * Faulk watches him (Faulk) You have an objection to this? (@Morgan) I am wary about giving the Maubourgs such a close tie to the future Eisenfurst... (Faulk) Because you fear it will lose Sudlachenburg favour? (@Morgan) Not with yourself, no... but Teresa Maubourgs father has made it clear on occasion he has no love for Sudlachenburg or the Koertigs, and I would imagine that will be impressed upon his daughter and, as we've seen already, your son has no love for my way of seeing things (Faulk) My son is well aware that as an acknowledged child he can be very easily unacknowledged. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) but that would leave the Koenigsreich not in the position of strength you strive for (Faulk) Isiah is likely to fall into line. His pride is very wounded. (@Morgan) oh? (Faulk) All of this business with Alarice has forced him to rethink his interactions with women. Particularly how susceptible to manipulations he is. It jars badly with his view of being appointed by Theus. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would imagine so (Faulk) Besides, I intend to have Fischler running well before my death, and make it very awkward for Isiah to undo my progress. * @Morgan nods * Faulk nods (Faulk) There were three thousand guilders in the account Alarice had in Numa, they will now be put in to Innesbrucks account as restitution. (Faulk) ((Koln had 5000G, which was a very decent amount of money for the freiarrdom to have. This is a large amount)) * @Morgan nods (Faulk) From the reports I receive, the unorthodox methods you have chosen to implement as the steward are popular with the people and effective. I congratulate you for it. (@Morgan) Not just my work, but I thank you (Faulk) Your overseer? (@Morgan) Molly * Faulk smiles (Faulk) Our dear Veisgrafin has no end of talents * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed (Faulk) With Innesbruck and Koln under tour control, your Father benefiting from your methods, and now Graben coming under Koertig control, I have high hopes for your family areas leading the way and inspiring the other landowners of the Konigsreich (@Morgan) Graben does concern me somewhat... Edward is particularly traditional (Faulk) I suspect he will fall in at your side (@Morgan) I wish I was as confident of that as you are (Faulk) Graben is a small place. Providing he does not make things much worse, he will do fine. * @Morgan nods * Faulk nods to himself (Faulk) Given my concerns last summer about the situation in Sudlachenburg ((he raised at the wedding that Adalbrecht seemed to have essentially list some of his mojo and become a little too inward-facing)), I am very pleased with the improvement this year * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) We are moving forward (Faulk) It is good to see. To make the Konigsreich prosper, we must make the Grafdoms prosper * @Morgan nods (Faulk) I suppose what I am trying to say, Morgan, is thank you. * Faulk watches him * @Morgan looks confused (Faulk) I know coming back to Eisen cannot have been easy, but you have served your Konigsreich well by doing so. Things will improve because you did so. (@Morgan) I hope so (Faulk) It will. I am not the Eisenfurst for nothing. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I imagine you'll meet resistance from the other EIsenfursts * Faulk smiles (Faulk) One step at a time. Once Fischler is flourishing, we will turn our gaze to inspiring the others. For now, our own land is the priority * @Morgan nods (Faulk) Now after dinner this evening, I want you to clear some time. I have shipping contracts due to expire in the next few years, and I am told you have designs on having a fleet... (@Morgan) It is something I have in mind, aye (Faulk) I would like to spend an hour or so looking at how our mutual goals can be met. Keeping our business within the Konigsreich benefits the Konigsreich. * @Morgan nods absolutely (Faulk) Now, is there anything you need from me? (@Morgan) No, now I have ensured you are not troubled, I shall leave satisfied * Faulk inclines his head (Faulk) I will see you later then * @Morgan bows his head (@Morgan) Good morning, your grace * Faulk lets him out * @Morgan wanders away, heading back to the nursery (Faulk) **He can hear conversation before he gets there, but what he hears strongest is Molly's sudden indignant thought "I don't think you _will_!" before she speaks calmly ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) No Father. If Morgan wants to come to church, he will. It is unfair to push him. If he prefers to spend time with Theus sat on the grass, or strolling the shore, that is fine. We Koertigs strongly believe that Theus is everywhere. It's what you fought for, and he fought for, and thousands of Eiseners died for (Molly) *He sighs* "You're right…" Molly: "I am. I grew up in a country where non-attendance can be punishable by death. You do not want that for Eisen, or your son" (Molly) *He is close enough to tell they are just inside the nursery parlour (Molly) Ad: But it is Sunday... * Molly sighs * @Morgan wanders through the door * Molly watches Morgan, knowing him well enough to know he will have caught at least some of it (Molly) Ad: Good morning, Morgan (@Morgan) Father... * Molly wears her new cross, and her montaigne dress, having done her hair and makeup in that sweet girlish way he prefers. Adalbrecht looks eternally neat as always (Molly) Ad: I was coming to see who is coming in the coach to Church (@Morgan) It sounded like you were demanding I attend (Molly) Ad: I was coming to strongly advise it. * Molly glances at Morgan trying to read his expression (@Morgan) Can you explain to me why? Why must I go to a building to speak to Theus, when we fought against that very requirement (Molly) Ad: Because on Sundays, we go to church. We do not _have_ to, we choose to. It is how things are. (@Morgan) Indeed... we choose to... or not. * Molly frowns at Adalbrecht (Molly) People being Vaticine was just how things were too, Father. And then great men like your grandfather learnt that there were teachings that brought them closer to our heavenly father. Things change, and people grow. (Molly) Ad: *he looks between the two of them, looking at their expressions. Molly has turned a look of respectful firmness on him. He looks to Morgan* (Molly) ((Expression?)) * @Morgan looks at him with careful neutrality (Molly) Ad: *he sighs, looking at Morgan* Are you coming, or not? (@Morgan) I choose not to (Molly) *Adalbrecht looks to Molly, who looks at Morgan* I was going to take Varick with me, if that is fine with you, liebes herz? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think he would benefit from that * Molly looks at Adalbrecht (Molly) So two of us in the coach, and we will be ready in twenty minutes as you requested, my Lord. (Molly) **He inclines his head before walking off. Molly frowns* (Molly) I am sorry about that, liebes herz. He is in an unpleasant mood this morning. (@Morgan) I noticed. He very nearly encountered one of my own * Molly looks at him (Molly) Is something the matter? (Molly) **the parlour is empty* (@Morgan) No, it wasn't until I got back to that (Molly) I had hoped to head him off before you arrived * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I won't be pushed into it (Molly) Absolutely not. **she frowns** (Molly) Let us hope he comes back more reasonable. I would hate to have to be wilful with him. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'll remind him he needs to wind his neck in if needs be * Molly smiles (Molly) You do not mind Varick and I going though? (@Morgan) Not at all * Molly looks thoughtful {devious} (Molly) Good. I am sure we will all have a pleasant morning (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) Well, it gives me an opportunity to corner one or the other of them about whatever this secret conversation is about... and if I say I asked Theus for guidance in church (Molly) ... * Molly smiles innocently (@Morgan) oh that is clever * Molly smiles sweetly (Molly) We poor women, so at the sway of our feelings... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it must be so terrible (Molly) Dreadful! Thank goodness we have big strong men to care for us and make us feel better by revealing their secrets (@Morgan) absolutely * Molly smiles (Molly) He picked the wrong morning to be so bossy I think * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed * Molly speaks quietly (Molly) He'll regret it (@Morgan) I dare say he might * Molly smiles at him (Molly) You see the lengths I will go to for you? * @Morgan nods (Molly) As far as that, and much, _much_ further. * Molly grins * @Morgan blushes (Molly) Oh, liebes herz? (@Morgan) yes blossom? * Molly looks into his eyes, speaking softly (Molly) I'm not sore any more * Molly giggles, walking off towards Varick's room * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) and I'm the tease * Molly laughs, opening the door ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 7 October 2020 08:59:16 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- This nickname is registered. 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(Molly) * Molly looks into his eyes, speaking softly (Molly) (Molly) I'm not sore any more (Molly) * Molly giggles, walking off towards Varick's room (Molly) * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) (@Morgan) and I'm the tease (Molly) * Molly laughs, opening the door * @Morgan watches her go * Molly stops in the doorway, resting casually against the frame, leaning her hip to it (Molly) Marta, are you able to help Varick get dressed and cleaned up for church so I can quickly have coffee? We need to be at the stable in fifteen minutes. *Marta says that's fine * Molly comes back out, pulling the door to, and heads to the table to pour. She's smiling to herself when she glances at him (Molly) Coffee, liebling? (@Morgan) please, blossom * Molly pours him some, putting it near her. She picks up her cup, and leans to rest against the table, watching him with a little smile (Molly) How was practise? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good. And then I went to see the Eisenfurst (Molly) Oh? He is well I hope? *she blows on the surface to cool the liquid, watching him over the rim (@Morgan) I had been concerned he was avoiding the chapel, but apparently not. He is determined to move things forward (Molly) What sort of things? (@Morgan) trying to rebuild... rather than thinking Eisen will rebuild itself. (@Morgan) taking my lead, by all accounts * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) I am very glad to hear that * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and he wishes to speak to me later about shipping contracts... * Molly 's eyes light up (Molly) That would be very beneficial to you! (@Morgan) us... * Molly blushes, biting her lip (Molly) I appreciate that a great deal, liebes herz * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I fear it may be premature, given the timeline to get even the first ship built (Molly) But it is an aim for the future. Besides, once the first ship is out of dry dock, have the Gottliebs get the next underway. * @Morgan nods * Molly sips her coffee, that same level of focus she used to get about planning for The Rose * @Morgan watches her, sipping his coffee (Molly) The Rose will be paid off when we arrive in Tawstock, the next one is only costing you five hundred. Another thousand for the next will be easy for you. * Molly glances at him (Molly) Unless you prefer to keep your savings, and work the Rose and her sister until you make enough profits to build another? (@Morgan) No, I think it'd be worth spending (Molly) I agree. Given that you had been unaware how much you had in the bank in Fischler, it is unlikely that you will miss it. The return on investment could be high, especially with profitable contracts from an Eisenfurst. *she has slipped further into that business-like demeanour* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) To be able to keep our attentions where they need to be... I'm thinking of putting James Schulz in charge. * Molly nods slowly (Molly) It would need to be someone with the freedom to travel (@Morgan) indeed (Molly) And although I feel confident that I could run Innesbruck whilst you were away, I would not enjoy an absence of months on end * Molly sips her coffee (@Morgan) It is not where I am supposed to be... much as I would enjoy being at sea, its proper that I'm on land, doing my job * Molly moves to him, kissing his cheek (Molly) Then we will make the most of the time we have out there on the waves * @Morgan nods (Molly) And we can take holidays, in the times when I am not with child * Molly moves back to the place she was resting against * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I look forward to that * Molly smiles a moment (Molly) Taking holiday, or my being with child? *she giggles* (@Morgan) Both, thinking about it * Molly smiles, nodding slowly, slightly distracted (Molly) So, you will plan the third ships role once you know more about the potential contracts? (@Morgan) I think we will, aye * Molly smiles at him (Molly) It is exciting though * @Morgan nods * Molly glances at the clock briefly (Molly) How did you get disowned, in the dream? (@Morgan) as I recall, I refused to set you aside and would not marry you * Molly laughs (Molly) Your Father would have been very cross I think! (@Morgan) apparently so (Molly) And I still had the Rose? (@Morgan) you were her captain * Molly smiles (Molly) That sounds fun (@Morgan) You were carving all sorts of trade routes out, with the most recent being with the Eisenfurst as I recall * Molly tilts her head (Molly) That is interesting timing (@Morgan) isn't it (@Morgan) Jaeger had married Rebecca who had calved Kai's offspring... * Molly laughs (Molly) He didn't die? (@Morgan) who? (Molly) Jaeger (@Morgan) No, but I did have to shoot him in the leg * Molly laughs again (Molly) Really? Why? (@Morgan) He called you something I did not appreciate (Molly) Oh dear! Did I let them on my ship? (@Morgan) Not at all (Molly) Good! You shot him on the dock in front of all the people?! (@Morgan) down an alley really, but the people were too busy tutting at your unabashed behaviour * Molly blushes (Molly) Did I take my stockings off again? * @Morgan glances over at the doorway, speaking quietly (@Morgan) You had jumped on me and wrapped your legs around me... your words to Jaeger were even more shocking * Molly speaks quieter too (Molly) What did I say? (@Morgan) That you would rather be my whore a hundred times over than a wife to him once... * Molly blushes harder, giggling (Molly) Were you shocked? (@Morgan) intensely * Molly nods, laughing, before meeting his eyes (Molly) True though *she smiles playfully* (@Morgan) oh really? (Molly) Oh definitely. Though I don't think it whoring if it is done for free *she giggles* (@Morgan) true, but we may have to test quite how true that statement is at some point * Molly looks intrigued (Molly) *whispers* On any morning other than a Sunday, I would press you to explain. However it is unseemly for me to be thinking of the way I say "Oh God" with you, rather than as I should be saying it in church, with it being the Sabbath *she is clearly teasing him mercilessly rather than at all concerned* * @Morgan looks serious (@Morgan) I was actually thinking I'd ask to accompany you to church... until I was told I should go * Molly looks serious too (Molly) I am sorry your Father did that. I would have been overjoyed to have had you at my side. * @Morgan nods * Molly takes his hand (Molly) Another day liebling. Whenever you wish. * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles a moment (Molly) *quietly* Were you surprised that I jumped on you in public? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I got the impression it was quite common for you, though... You had no reservations about sitting astride my lap either * Molly blushes, giggling (Molly) And that was welcome? * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) It is something I frequently wish, but do not dare, to do * @Morgan nods * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Did we...? * @Morgan shakes his head * Molly laughs (Molly) I'm quite surprised (@Morgan) You also knew quite a bit about that house in the schwarzenwald (Molly) Did I? Like what, liebling? (@Morgan) That it was full of scientific equipment, and papers, and looked like the tenant just disappeared. Lots of drawings of the Schattennman (Molly) That fits with what you had seen in the other dream I had there ((It does, expect she was the one dressed in the vintage clothing and surrounded by research)) (Molly) ? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye mostly (Molly) Did I know where to find it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) You'd pinpointed it on a map (Molly) On the Rose? Had I kept the layout in my study the same? I kept thinking about building a window seat (@Morgan) we were in a little house (Molly) In Tawstock? * @Morgan nods (Molly) **she gives brief directions that are accurate* * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) That was the house I took whilst you came back to Eisen (@Morgan) oh? * Molly smiles a little sadly (Molly) I had been so excited to show it to you. Had Kai not destroyed the Rose, I had plan to start living there when you came back (Molly) Planned* * @Morgan nods (Molly) Had I put up the huge map in the parlour, like I planned? * @Morgan nods (Molly) And pins and strings for my trade routes? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and red pins for any place we made love * Molly blushes and gigglds (Molly) I cannot say that was something I ever thought possible, so I had not planned for that! * Molly glances at him over the rim of her cup, watching his expression * @Morgan nods, sipping his tea (Molly) Were there a lot of red pins? (@Morgan) a few * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Surely not in the house in the schwarzenwald! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) shockingly * Molly laughs (Molly) My imagination is very odd! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) yes, it is * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) It sounds like it would have been a very unconvential life * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye, it certainly seemed that way * Molly glances at him with mischief (Molly) Nothing would stop us starting a map with red pins though... (@Morgan) Practicality, for now at least (Molly) Yes, can you imagine your Father's face if I had to tell him I was late for church because I am fully healed and we needed to celebrate that? *she giggles* (@Morgan) I imagine that would not go down well with him at all * Molly looks like she is going to say something, then blushes very hard (Molly) I uhh... I had best get my boots on * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'd say so, aye * Molly sets her coffee down before collecting the same knee high boots she wore in the dream, and sitting on the couch to do them (Molly) I suspect we will be around an hour and a half * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would imagine so * Molly raises her skirt to her knees whilst she puts in her feet and then tightens the laces (Molly) It will be nice for you to have some peace and quiet * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose (Molly) Although, if it were me, I wouldn't be able to stay out of the library... (@Morgan) oh? * Molly ties off the final knot before recovering her legs (Molly) I would be wanting to find the most detailed map of the Konigsreich and trying to use my memory of the dream map to see if there's a likelihood if the house being there (@Morgan) I might do that * Molly stands, shaking off her dress. She comes to him (Molly) I could stay here, if you wish me to, liebling (@Morgan) no blossom, I would not stop you speaking to Him * Molly smiles (Molly) I can speak to Him everywhere, I just find it easier to speak clearer in church * @Morgan nods * Molly watches his face a moment fondly (Molly) Are you still tired today, given your nightmare? (@Morgan) No, surprisingly (Molly) I am glad. I am so sorry that something connected to me has been bad enough to spark that (@Morgan) Its to be expected I suppose * Molly nods sadly (Molly) But I will be much more careful to stay close by now * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) something I welcmoe * Molly nods (Molly) I can't even imagine how scary that must have been * @Morgan nods, shuddering * Molly glances at the door, ensuring it is closed enough, then wraps her arms around him (Molly) I would think it will go with time (@Morgan) I hope so * Molly lets him go (Molly) Did the other two start immediately and persistently? (@Morgan) No, not really... well, one of them was fairly quick (Molly) You have been doing much better with them the last few months. Perhaps this will be the same, and it will become infrequent (@Morgan) we can hope (Molly) Other than that, all I can do is try to wake you and to be beside you * @Morgan nods * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) It is one of the benefits you receive through marrying me * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed it is (Molly) Well, I had best get Varick ready to leave * @Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) Though you may not be physically there, you can be assured He will hear your name from my lips many times in church this morning, liebes herz * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you blossom (Molly) You need not thank me. I pray for you every day, and give Him my thanks for having you * @Morgan nods slowly * Molly smiles, picking up Varick's boots and smart coat (Molly) You did not know? (@Morgan) No, I did not (Molly) Well, I do, and have done for a while *she smiles* (@Morgan) Thank you * Molly smiles, going in to Varick's room. A moment later, the boy comes running out and wraps himself around Morgan's legs ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) Morning Morgan *he starts laughing at the joke that he must have picked up from Edward* (@Morgan) Good morning Varick (Varick) We are going to church today (Varick) **Molly and Marta are busy getting their cloaks on* (@Morgan) are you? (Varick) It isn't my church, but it's a church (Varick) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((Molly)) (Varick) **her hand stills as she's doing the button on her cloak, and her eyes come up to his with surprise** (@Morgan) and what do you think about that? * Varick shrugs (Varick) I like when they talk Thean in my church (@Morgan) oh? (Varick) **Molly manages to get her button done up, frowning slightly* (Varick) We have to go now. Uncle Addie will be mad if we are late, and the Molly will have to tell him off * @Morgan tries not to smile (@Morgan) be good young man, I'll see you soon (Varick) *Molly bites her lip a moment. Varick squeezes his legs. Molly comes over and briefly kisses Morgan's cheek before holding out her hand for Varick, and they head off out of the door with Marta, leaving him alone ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Wednesday, 7 October 2020 15:12:47 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, Varick! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic ** You are now disconnected