(MollyK) **All of the others are quietly making progress. Molly rides back to see Varick. Adalbrecht catches Morgan's eye. ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan * @Morgan heads to his father ** You're now known as Adalbrecht * Adalbrecht looks a little uptight (Adalbrecht) I do not think you should let your wife be wearing trousers, Morgan. (@Morgan) because... (Adalbrecht) *quietly* Because it is unbecoming, she is a _veisgrafin_, we are surrounded by a large group of mercenaries, and frankly, it displays far too much of her. (@Morgan) Because the fabric is see through, of course... * Adalbrecht blushes (Adalbrecht) No, the way it sits on her legs and... her hips and... well... *he goes more red* (@Morgan) You would deny a woman who very _very_ nearly died the choice of riding comfortably and not feeling as if she may fall from the saddle? * Adalbrecht looks like he might object, but can't seem to think of a very good answer, and it takes him a moment to reply (Adalbrecht) I would deny my daughter in law being displayed to men (@Morgan) She is not being displayed to anyone * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) I do not approve (@Morgan) I noticed. Tell me _how_ she is on display... (Adalbrecht) Because everyone can see the shape of her thighs... her... bottom. (@Morgan) I see... When will you be covering up? (Adalbrecht) I am a man, it is irrelevant (@Morgan) I disagree... you are on display... (Adalbrecht) No-one is admiring me or looking at me lustfully (@Morgan) So you think... Have you considered that perhaps they should be acting more gentlemanly, rather than forcing my wife to be uncomfortable (Adalbrecht) Ladies wear dresses. That is how it should be. (Adalbrecht) ((What's his body language from a distance)) (@Morgan) ((annoyed) (@Morgan) And you should only speak to Theus in a church (Adalbrecht) [Can I aid you, liebling?] (Adalbrecht) That is not the same. (@Morgan) Yes it is. (@Morgan) Its how it always was, therefore, how it should be (Adalbrecht) She should be suitably attired. (@Morgan) [The usual hypocrisy. If he won't just accept what I'm telling him you may need to be wilfull] (Adalbrecht) [The trousers?] (@Morgan) [aye] (Adalbrecht) [do you wish me to come up there and be difficult?] (@Morgan) And you should speak to Him only in church (Adalbrecht) But that is not how things are done. No-one is at risk by us speaking to Him in church or not (@Morgan) Thats how things were done, and the Vaticine soldiers fought and died because they believed thats how things should always be... (Adalbrecht) Then you will continue to let your wife go about dressed that way, no matter what your Father says? (@Morgan) Father, you are being hypocritical. * Adalbrecht frowns at him (Adalbrecht) I want to protect her from being objectified, and protect the men around us from incurring your ire. (@Morgan) Finally, the truth. I will not stop her riding that way, but I will speak with her about ways to be more covered without hindering her movements. Is that enough to calm your concerns? * Adalbrecht inclines his head (Adalbrecht) Thank you (@Morgan) Appealing to my sense of tradition very rarely works, but your genuine concern... I will never dismiss that out of hand. (Adalbrecht) Tradition is important to the rest of us (@Morgan) I am aware of that, but doing things for the sake of 'thats how it always has been' doesn't hold up when its challenged with fact to the contrary (Adalbrecht) Being objectionist is one of the few non-traditional things our family has adopted * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) How is doing with that superstition from Graben now? (@Morgan) A bit of looking into has assuaged her concerns (Adalbrecht) It is definitely not accurate? (@Morgan) The interpretation of it was incorrect * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Good. And the bridal plate is likely to be correct? (@Morgan) We'll have to wait and see (Adalbrecht) Eight would be a fine number of children * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) There will be questions now about whether they will be born in Die Dauerhaftigkeit or elsewhere? (@Morgan) Ironically... I want them to be born at home (Adalbrecht) ((Body language from a distance?)) (Adalbrecht) Which home? (@Morgan) ((relaxed)) * @Morgan looks at his father (@Morgan) Ours... (Adalbrecht) Why is that ironic? (@Morgan) All the travelling, and going away that I do and will have to do... and I want my children born in Sudlachenburg, wherever I may be living at the time * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) I am glad to hear that Sudlachenburg will have that honour (@Morgan) I'm fairly sure Molly will feel the same (Adalbrecht) There is a chance she will not? (@Morgan) I don't see a reason she would, but I didn't see a reason for Alarice to harm anyone... * Adalbrecht frowns (Adalbrecht) Nor did I. She seems to have been hatching these schemes for years, and I nearly commanded you to marry her. (@Morgan) We can add _that_ command to the "things that would not have gone well" list... (Adalbrecht) She would have been a bad choice for you, and far too lascivious. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) She would have been a bad choice for Sudlachenburg * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) She would have been a dreadful Grafin (@Morgan) oh yes * Adalbrecht sighs (Adalbrecht) And she would have destroyed the Kpnigsreich * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) The Koertig ambition was strong in her (@Morgan) a pity it wasn't tempered with some humanity * Adalbrecht nods (@Morgan) The difference between ambition and aspiration, perhaps * Adalbrecht looks thoughful (Adalbrecht) Is there one? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think so * Adalbrecht nods a little (@Morgan) A noble man compares and estimates himself by an idea which is higher than himself; and a mean man, by one lower than himself. The one produces aspiration; the other ambition, which is the way in which a vulgar man aspires. * Adalbrecht thinks about this for a minute (Adalbrecht) That makes sense * Adalbrecht smiles, nodding (Adalbrecht) Yes, I like that. From the Holy Book? (@Morgan) From the book the mercenaries use for their meditation (Adalbrecht) I wouldn't have thought mercenaries did that * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) **the conversation with Adalbrecht starts to peter out as the progress along the road. They pass a couple of merchants in each direction ((anyone he specifically wants to talk to)) (@Morgan) ((nope)) (Adalbrecht) *They arrive in Tannen, a town famed for having one of the best military academies in the country. Inns and taverns line the streets, as do gambling halls and other places that would attract the attention of the wealthy youths that the town thrives on. It's almost Varick's bedtime, and he's quietly riding with Molly, having eaten his tea in the saddle. ** 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 looks around. The streets are already busy, with the end of summer being almost the start of a new academic year. It was around this time fourteen years ago when Morgan was taken from the peaceful seclusion of his life as a child of the Sudlache and left here in a huge town knowing no-one, Heinzharold having been left behind due to his lack of noble birth. * @Morgan looks around at the buildings ** You're now known as Edward * Edward rides up beside him (Edward) How well do you know Tannen? (@Morgan) I knew it... I don't know how much has changed, mind (Edward) More taverns, more houses of ill-repute. They don't study as hard now the war is over (@Morgan) They should (Edward) **Their party seems a little lost and leaderless, and the mercenary leader also comes to Morgan (Edward) E: Yes they should (Edward) ML: Do you have an Inn in mind, my Lord? (@Morgan) We need to find one suitable for my wife and son first and foremost (Edward) E: I know Tannen well, would you like me to choose? * @Morgan nods * Edward leads them to a large, well-kept in with a very large stable and several grooms. He looks at Morgan (Edward) This is the best one. It might be busy with the academy intake, but worth trying first * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Do you wish to take care of it? * Edward shrugs (Edward) If you need me to (@Morgan) Please * Edward gets off his horse, handing Morgan the reins before striding confidentially in * @Morgan waits patiently ** You're now known as Molly * Molly comes over with a tired looking Varick (Molly) Are we staying here? (@Morgan) Providing Edward can get us rooms * Molly nods, watching as Edward comes back (Molly) E: It will be a squeeze, but they can manage it, and there's plenty of food (@Morgan) Excellent (Molly) **They start the process of getting everyone dismounted, horses and luggage dealt with. Edward pulls Morgan aside out of earshot (Molly) Varick is supposed to be in with you and Molly... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) yes... (Molly) Do you want Father and I to have him in with us instead? (@Morgan) No... he's had much to deal with the last few days, I'd like to keep him close * Molly nods ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) If you change your mind, the offer is there. Given your aim with ensuring she knows how you feel, I thought you might need privacy * Edward looks serious rather than amused * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) I've already made my feelings known today... but thank you * Edward looks both shocked and a little embarassed, then laughs (Edward) I wasn't looking forward to explaining it to Father anyway (@Morgan) In that case, you're welcome * @Morgan smirks * Edward laughs harder (Edward) Yes, thank you for dealing with it before we left His Grace's, that was very Avalonian and practical of you * @Morgan blinks slowly, looking at his brother (@Morgan) I didn't say that * Edward watches Morgan a moment, then realisation clearly dawns on him, looking even more shocked (Edward) Surely not... (@Morgan) It would be improper of me to confirm that * Edward laughs loudly (Edward) Can you imagine Father's reaction? (@Morgan) The prospect of it may have caused a certain amount of mirth * Edward doesn't notice Adalbrecht's attention being caught by his loud laugh and subsequent mention of the word Father, so is shocked when Adalbrecht appears right behind him (Edward) A: Father's reaction to what, Edward? * Edward rolls his eyes at Morgan before turning around (Edward) Just something Potts said about me being in Tannen and doing the Old Round, Father (Edward) A: *He scowls, looking at Morgan* He's a very bad influence. * @Morgan shrugs (Edward) A: *He goes off to fetch his saddle bag, muttering about rakes and younger son's, leaving them to it* * Edward watches him go, thoughtful (@Morgan) Nearly * Edward looks back at Morgan {serious, surprised} (Edward) I just lied to Father (@Morgan) thats one way to look at it... the other is that you just played a part of a campaign of misinformation * Edward nods a little, but he still looks serious (Edward) I suppose so (@Morgan) Why did you? (Edward) **The coachyard has emptied out as the rest of their party have gone in to find their rooms. The Innkeeper comes out, approaching them slowly * Edward shrugs a little, concentrating on the innkeeper (@Morgan) You do know... and we'll discuss it once we see what this chap wants (Edward) IK: *he gets to them* My Lords, dinner will be ready in about a quarter hour * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you (Edward) E: Lets get cleaned up then **he follows along the innkeeper* (@Morgan) Don't be thinking you've gotten out of this Edward (Edward) E: *He engages the innkeeper in a discussion about what's for dinner and where to find the rooms. It's only once they get upstairs that the Innkeeper leaves, going in to the room opposite Morgan's * @Morgan stands in the doorway * @Morgan motions to move further down the hallway * Edward does so (@Morgan) so... why did you? (Edward) I haven't worked that out yet. * Edward looks serious {evasive} (@Morgan) You know I can tell when you're avoiding the truth, dont you? (Edward) You know that is an unpleasant accusation to make, don't you? * Edward smiles slightly (@Morgan) We may have covered before that I'm not a particularly pleasant person... if you aren't ready to tell me, say so. Don't hide behind a lie (Edward) I think I wanted to protect you, but it might be more than that. I don't know yet. * @Morgan inclines his head (@Morgan) I'm not sure what it could be that it is more than that... (Edward) When I know, I will tell you. Now, can I get cleaned up, or are you coming to watch? * Edward smiles a little again (@Morgan) I'm tempted, just to be awkward... but no, I'm going to make sure Molly and Varick are settling alright * Edward laughs, going off down the corridor * @Morgan wanders back to his own room ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is knelt by a low palette bed in one corner, signing softly * Molly looks over her shoulder as she hears him come in * @Morgan watches her quietly * Molly checks Varick is asleep, then comes to Morgan, whispering (Molly) Are you well? * @Morgan nods, also whispering (@Morgan) fine. Dinner will be served soon (Molly) Do you wish me to stay up here with him, or will he be alright if we lock the door? (@Morgan) If you wish, I'll wait up here with him (Molly) No, you should go and eat and enjoy yourself. I just wondered what to get changed into (@Morgan) if you are sure * Molly goes and opens their trunk (Molly) I am happy to either lock the door, or stay here, whichever you wish (@Morgan) I was wondering if it is possilble to make some alterations to your trousers... cover up a few of those rather tempting curves * Molly blushes a moment, then develops an innocentish smile (Molly) I am not sure what tempting curves you mean (@Morgan) I think you do (Molly) No, I am afraid I really don't, my Lord * Molly bites her lip, amused (@Morgan) You do... the ones I like to grab at * Molly giggles (Molly) I simply have forgotten! * @Morgan frowns slightly * Molly looks a little unsure of herself then, and a hint of worry weaves into her expression (@Morgan) Sorry blossom, its just... father was having a moment and I said I'd talk to you about making your... grab-tempting curves less obvious to the others * Molly nods slowly (Molly) I will deal with it. I assume those were not the words he used! (@Morgan) No, they were not... * Molly frowns a little (Molly) Given how hidden certain parts of a woman are compared to how blatant certain parts of a man are, it would make far more sense for it to be we who are allowed to wear trousers and you who must conceal yourselves with skirts! (@Morgan) I may have said something along those lines * Molly smiles (Molly) It is annoying. If ladies can manage not to stare at what you display so clearly, surely gentleman can manage not to stare at what we do not! (@Morgan) and that * Molly laughs quietly (Molly) Perhaps I will just tell him that regardless of attire I am riding astride, and that will either be in trousers, a skirt that ends up with my bare legs on show, or being naked from the waist dòwn. * Molly starts undoing the busks of her corset (@Morgan) I have told him that I will not have you riding in a manner you wish not to... just that perhaps we can alter your trousers to cover parts of you from view. He is worried you will be objectified and I'll be forced to beat the men to death * Molly makes it look like she is weighing this up (Molly) Your jealousy and possessiveness leading to bloodshed... * Molly manages to get the corset off, hanging it over a chair (@Morgan) It would be less than ideal (Molly) True. I will see what I can do. But I dislike having to (@Morgan) If it was just him being awkward, I would agree, but he is genuinely concerned * Molly picks up a shift from the trunk, laying it on the bed before pulling off the shirt she's been wearing (Molly) He realises your jealous nature is that strong? (@Morgan) I have a reputation... (Molly) Yes you do * Molly takes off her trousers next. On her upper inner left thigh is a long dark red stain (@Morgan) whats that? * Molly looks, but it's in such a place as she cannot immediately see from her vantage point. She looks at his expression (Molly) What's what? * @Morgan moves to her (@Morgan) that stain * Molly still isn't seeing where he means, looking at her outer thighs (@Morgan) inside of the thigh blossom. It looks like blood * Molly frowns a little, then looks (Molly) Oh! * Molly glances at him a moment (Molly) ((Expression please)) (@Morgan) ((extreme concern)) (Molly) It's blackberry (@Morgan) You are sure? (Molly) Varick was eating them whilst riding, he tried to pass me one, but dropped it. I thought it had fallen to the ground but it must have gotten squashed * Molly watches him (@Morgan) You are certain? * Molly goes to the basin and pours in water from the jug. She picks up a white wash cloth, steeling herself for the coldness of the water she will stick her hand in (Molly) I will show you, and reassure you * @Morgan nods * Molly dips the cloth into the water before running it between her thighs, careful to avoid the mark itself. She shivers a little (Molly) That's a bit cold! * @Morgan nods slightly, watching her * Molly uses enough pressure to ensure that any bleeding would be evident, then shows him the pure whiteness of the cloth (Molly) All fine * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Molly closes her eyes a moment before then opening them and using the cloth to remove the mark (Molly) See, all better now * @Morgan nods, relieved * Molly smiles a little, slightly distracted (Molly) Would it be a dreadful inconvience to warm the water? * @Morgan looks at the water, concentrating on it for a moment (@Morgan) try that * Molly wrings out the flannel in the warm water (Molly) Perfect, thank you. It's very practical, isn't it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * Molly now washes her face and hands and the rest of her before putting on the shift (Molly) Will you have food and drink sent up for me whilst I work on how not to tempt two noblemen, a ships captain, a man of business, and eleven mercenaries to a painful death by jealous husband? *she raises an eyebrow playfully* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) of course blossom (Molly) I'd best stay on your father's good side until Saturday * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) His concern is out of love for you blossom (Molly) I know liebling. I just do not like being constrained (@Morgan) I was thinking of adding something like an overskirt... * Molly nods (Molly) That would work * Molly watches him (Molly) Would it make _you_ happier if none of them could see those curves you find so pleasing? (@Morgan) I think so... it hadn't occurred to me that they would be leering and I don't like that idea (Molly) Actually, aside from the initial glances, the only man who seems unable to look away is your Father! (@Morgan) Ah * Molly smiles a little (Molly) And you cannot really run him through (@Morgan) No, it would be fairly frowned upon * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) I am not sure why Claudia seems so disapproving when she always wears trousers though (@Morgan) I might ask her * Molly nods (Molly) It is confusing (@Morgan) As I've said before, she is complex * Molly busies herself in their trunk, pulling things out (Molly) Perhaps that is why you get along so well, because you are also complex * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) possibly (Molly) And me, liebling? Do you find me complex? * Molly takes her old, falling to pieces sewing box to the bed alongside the skirt she had left his Grace's in * @Morgan nods (Molly) I cannot promise I will be awake if you are going to stay up drinking and talking with the others (@Morgan) That is not my plan blossom * Molly smiles (Molly) You needn't rush back liebling, I am happy for you to enjoy your evening (Molly) Besides, it is good for you and Edward to spend time together without conflict * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * Molly smiles, and begins taking the skirt to pieces on the bed (Molly) The water should still be warm if you are cleaning up before you go... * @Morgan nods, moving to the basin to wash up * Molly rapidly becomes engrossed in what she's doing, and doesn't say anything again ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 25 October 2020 10:07:38 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** mads_ has joined #7thseaic ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 25 October 2020 14:11:27 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! 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 ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (MollyK) Test (mads_) got it ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (MollyK) *Dinner runs on for a long time, and there's much talking afterwards, though nothing significant. It's only ten o'clock when he gets to bed, but Molly has already packed her things and has fallen asleep, her plain shift replaced with the expensive organza dress slip from her ball gown. There's a note in Avalonian that says "Wake me if you are in need of my service, my Lord. The only cost is whatever you will spend! Your blossom xx" * @Morgan tucks the note away before getting mostly undressed and slipping into bed (MollyK) **Morgan does not know he is dreaming. He walks down a rough steep pathway towards where the Rose is moored at a small wooden dock he built himself not long after receiving the deeds of ownership for the Island from Queen Elaine. The weather out over the bay is cloudy but dry, cool but not cold yet, though he knows that the approach of November means the weather will change. (Mtf) (MollyK) He has done much construction and destruction to get this training school ready, and he can see his first pupils being welcomed by Mr Black, Molly (the now Mrs Black, he has to remind himself), and Horatio's eight year old daughter Jessie. He gets alongside them as Horatio starts talking. (Mtf) (MollyK) Welcome to the Academy, gentlemen **The group of eight boys, aged ten to fourteen have the bearing and dress of young nobles. Most of them look sad or scared by suddenly being away from home like this* I am Mister Black, your academic tutor. This is my wife Mrs Black, who takes care of the house, and our daughter Jessie. **he wraps his arm over Molly's shoulder and around her waist, looking loving and proud. Morgan can't see her expression* (done) * @Morgan looks the boys over (MollyK) **none of them are familiar, they're all brave facing it (MollyK) **Jessie looks round. She's a pretty young girl, tidily dressed with two braids the same colour as Horatio's, and smiles when she sees Morgan** And this is Lord Koertig, he will teach you how to fight! He is _very_ good. (MollyK) **the boys all bow politely * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) Lets get you all settled in gentlemen (MollyK) **Horatio looks to Morgan* My Lord, Molly has spotted a problem in the boat house. Jessie and I will take our young charges to the house so she can show you * @Morgan nods (MollyK) **Horatio to Molly; Is that, alright, darling? *She nods, smiling, though Morgan notices a flicker of tension. Horatio kisses her cheek** I shall do that thank you, dear heart. (MollyK) **Horatio and Jessie set off, having a lively chat with the boys. (MollyK) Molly shields her eyes from the autumn sun, then looks to Morgan with a solemn intensity* You are coming to the boat house, my Lord? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) *she leads the way along the shoreline, lifting the hem of her brown skirt to stop it getting wet from the remnants of the sea amidst tiny pebbles, and then into what is really a large wooden shed built against the cliff face. It houses a smaller boat they use around the Island. She bolts the door behind them. The light is low, and there's a salty tang of seawater. * MollyK takes a deep breath, turning to face him, but says nothing a moment ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 25 October 2020 15:19:55 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MK! 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 (MK) [15:12] * MollyK takes a deep breath, turning to face him, but says nothing a moment ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) (MK) ((Expression pls)) ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 25 October 2020 16:31:25 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! 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 ** Morgan has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** MK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** mads_ has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** mads_ has joined #7thseaic ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 25 October 2020 18:33:02 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan * @Morgan watches her before glancing around the boat house (Molly) *She pushes him back against the door roughly with urgent passion, and presses her body against him on tiptoes, as she brings her warm mouth to his, kissing him hard, desperately. (Molly) **he kisses her back with the same level of intensity briefly before physically moving her away "We can't do this, blossom. You are married." She nods, looking on the verge of tears. "I know, I really know. But it's us, and it's different. It feels like this is how it should have been". He strokes her hair "But it isn't where we are. If I let this continue, you will lose everything, and so will I. Our reputations and the school's reputation will be ruined" (Molly) Will be ruined" * Molly looks at him with an apologetic anguish (Molly) I… *she bites her lip, frowning, then looks at him with worry* I am with child. (Molly) **He frowns, looking at her** Is it mine? **she starts to look distressed** I... I think so, but there's a chance it could be his too. He and I have been more careful, but more frequent than I have been with you. *he scowls, feeling jealousy. With a look of deep shame, she dashes away and into a tunnel at the back of the boat house, disappearing from sight. (Molly) He follows, no idea how to deal with this disastrous situation but worried for her. He follows her through twisting branched tunnels that seem to lead upwards towards the house. And then he runs into a machine, one very similar to the one he encountered on the island before. He hears an odd, echoey voice that he can't place "And just as there are forces drawing you towards the convergence, there will be forces seeking to prevent it..." (Molly) **there's an odd chiming noise from within his pocket, and he removes the source of that noise, a strange looking pocket watch that tells him that it is almost dawn, and he suddenly awakens in an unfamiliar bed* * @Morgan stares at the ceiling for a moment before getting out of bed to dress * Molly awakens a little at this, moving towards his side of the bed. She quietly says (Molly) Are you alright? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) odd dreams thats all (Molly) Not as odd as mine I suspect. Is it nearly dawn already? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) depends... were you married to Horatio Black? (Molly) No. Is that what you dreamt?! * @Morgan nods (Molly) That _is_ strange. How on Theah had I ended up marrying him?! (@Morgan) It happened while I was away in Eisen, I think (@Morgan) he'd found his daughter (Molly) It would be nice if that came true (@Morgan) The last part, aye * Molly laughs quietly (Molly) Not the first part. I would not have been happily married marrying him instead of you (@Morgan) You weren't, terribly... we were having some sort of affair (Molly) Oh! This is very intriguing, liebes herz * @Morgan nods (Molly) He and I lived at Lady Torringtons still? (@Morgan) No, I'd set up an academy on the island, and he was a tutor there (Molly) Was that what you had intended when claiming it? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Obviously not with my marrying him, of course! (@Morgan) of course (Molly) Do you think maybe part of you is worrying about what They told us? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) given that I heard something they said just before I woke up, aye (Molly) Perhaps it is time we had a proper conversation about it all. I specifically meant the other husbands thing though (@Morgan) After sunrise? (Molly) Maybe when we're on the road, if it's easier? Though it might raise suspicions if we race off again * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) Edward offered to have Varick in with him and father last night (Molly) That's kind of him. Given the recentness of my illness, an undisturbed night after travelling might have been sensible (@Morgan) He was more thinking so I could continue expressing my love for you... I said that we'd rather keep him close given what he's gone through and that we'd already taken care of certain matters today * Molly giggles, surprised (Molly) Was he awkward and embarrassed? (@Morgan) No, he congratulated me on the good sense to do so before we left his Grace's estate... he was quite confused when I said we hadn't * Molly laughs quietly (Molly) Did he figure it out? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He laughed loud enough to catch fathers attention, before saying that father would be appalled... then he did something most unexpected * Molly moves to watch him, looking fascinated (Molly) What did he do (@Morgan) Father asked what he would not approve of... Edward lied to him, to protect me from his ire (@Morgan) I'm not sure if its me or Edward most surprised about that * Molly looks surprised (Molly) That is most unexpected. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he says there's more to it but doesn't exactly know what yet * @Morgan finishes buckling on his sword belt * Molly puzzles on this (Molly) How odd... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he said once he figures it out himself, he'll let me know * Molly watches him finishing getting ready (Molly) That would be good... *she giggles* Well, I think I am going to spend half an hour reminiscing on your _bad sense_ option, liebes herz! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as you wish blossom... I shouldn't be too long * Molly giggles again (Molly) No rush... oh, did you see my note? * @Morgan nods, tapping his pocket (Molly) Are you saving it for a later date? *she curls up on his side* (@Morgan) The note? I didn't think it wise to leave it where small hands may find it (Molly) He can't read Avalon (@Morgan) True... but if he picks it up and takes it to my father... (Molly) Would your Father necessarily see through the innuendo? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) given that its his attention he was complaining about, who knows (Molly) You are-... No, you'd best go now (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) You will miss sunrise else * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good point (Molly) We'll talk about that and my odd dream later. *she yawns* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well blossom * Molly closes her eyes, smiling (Molly) Have fun, liebling (@Morgan) and you my love * @Morgan turns and heads out of the door, through the building and out into the street, looking for somewhere where he can see the horizon (Molly) ** the field behind the stables is the best he can do, only a small amount of visible horizon, but enough for what he needs. The mercenaries seem to have picked this place for training too, further out in the grass * @Morgan nods to them before turning to face the sun as it rises (Molly) **it rises in its usual fashion. There are repeated clangs and laughs ** You're now known as Claudia * Claudia is fighting in a standard fashion with Sorgi * @Morgan watches them for a moment before practicing his stances * Claudia is watching the mercenaries when Morgan has achieved the inner peace and warm muscles he seeks * @Morgan ambles up beside her * Claudia glances at him (Claudia) I've seen worse. * @Morgan nods (Claudia) Eleven of them... two of us... it would be unfair odds, wouldn't it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) almost even... (Claudia) We could let them have Sorgi * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that'd work (Claudia) Want to? Or do you need to get back indoors? (@Morgan) I can spare a few minutes * Claudia quickly organises it. The sparring is good, and although he and Claudia win as expected, it's harder worker than anticipated, and it has been a while since he fought so many assailants * Claudia helps Sorgi up, and again Morgan notices a physical ease between his friend and his captain * @Morgan smiles slightly while putting up his sword and going to find the mercenary leader ** You're now known as ML * ML is talking to the real Kurt, neither of them look at Morgan * @Morgan approaches quietly (ML) Make sure everyone knows it. We are still Gentlemen by birth, and anyone caught doing it is getting flogged (@Morgan) Doing what, gentlemen? * ML looks serious (ML) Off you go, Kurt. (ML) **he does so* * ML looks at Morgan (ML) Casting their eyes over the Veisgrafin in a manner unbefitting of a noble man (@Morgan) I wonder if this mornings sparring may convince them further that it is not a wise thing to do... * ML nods a little (ML) They are not bad men, but this life has made them a little forgetful at times. (@Morgan) I don't _blame_ them... I just expect them to stop and behave as they should. * ML nods (ML) They will be reminded. I hope they have not caused any discomfort or disrespect (@Morgan) Not yet. You'll know if they do. (@Morgan) Mr Cristoban... you have known him a long time? * ML nods (ML) Almost six years ((war ended in December 64, it's Aug 70 now)) (@Morgan) Have you had any interaction with a band of men commanded by Kai Dau? (ML) We have had issues with his company on many occassions, though I have not met him personally. There is a good deal of bad blood there. Do you still want us to deal with Dau if we catch up with him at any point? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Did I mention that one of his companions is parading around using the Cristoban name? (ML) You did * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (ML) Kurt will be given leave to go to Prachtig once we have finished getting your families safe to zweibrucke * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) If I can assist in repairing any damage their masquerading has done, please let me know (ML) I appreciate that. However, there is nothing that can be done for Kurt. His land was destroyed. When the land is healed, people will return, and Unserestadt will flourish again. The Cristoban line will continue and rule. (@Morgan) Maybe I can try to influence some help or trade for his land * ML looks at Morgan, stroking his moustache (ML) It is the ground itself that suffers most. Once burnt, it takes many years for food to grow there * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll put some feelers out, see if there is anything that can accelerate the lands healinf (ML) This evening, I will be leaving you at the next inn. There is somewhere I have to be, but I will be back before it is time to ride out tomorrow. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Problem? * ML looks solemn (ML) My own family lands are but an hour out of the next town we would stop at. I always spend the night there when we pass, there is someone I must see. *his Expression remains serious, but his micro expression shows deep anguish* (@Morgan) Of course (ML) The troupe are used to it, they will be fine in my absence * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm not concerned * ML nods (ML) Thank you (@Morgan) If you'll excuse me, I'm going to have some breakfast * ML let's him go. The Inn isn't busy yet, so he gets his breakfast is quick and peaceful (ML) Which* (ML) **he bumps into Edward coming down the steps as he goes up (@Morgan) Edward ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) Morning Morgan *he smiles a little* (Edward) If you're looking for Father, he's still asleep (@Morgan) That doesn't surprise me... I was going to take some breakfast to Molly, though * Edward nods, smiling a little (Edward) Breakfast in bed is always well received, in my experience * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) You missed a good sparring session * Edward frowns (Edward) Damn. I was busy trying to get washed up without waking Father (@Morgan) It would've made it too easy, you being on our side * Edward inclines his head (Edward) I had to make sure Father didn't see the tattoo. I'd rather not hear hours of his complaining like with Molly's trousers * @Morgan nods * Edward looks at Morgan (Edward) Hell would freeze over before I permitted it, but she's _your_ wife, not mine. (@Morgan) Thats something similar to what I expected you to say. Adjustments are being made to suit all parties (Edward) Good. I would not want Mina looked at that way * @Morgan nods (Edward) Is Molly upset by it? (@Morgan) More upset by having to alter her clothing for the comfort of others * Edward frowns a little (Edward) Is she generally quite naive when it comes to men? * @Morgan shrugs * Edward nods slowly (Edward) Perhaps she was unaware the reaction it would cause (@Morgan) Or she felt that their reactions should be their problem and not hers... (Edward) Men will always be men (@Morgan) If we cannot moderate our actions, we are unfit to rule * Edward nods (Edward) Men should display their strong self control, once they are aware of their baser reaction * @Morgan nods (Edward) If they can manage not to stare at Claudia, they can manage with Molly also (@Morgan) Its not terribly far is it, from your view to mine... (Edward) No... in this instance at least * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) Take the victories when they present themselves * Edward laughs (Edward) Which brings me to my question. Do you want me to take Varick to breakfast or to help saddle the horses? (@Morgan) Please. It'll give Molly and I time to talk * Edward waits for Morgan to lead the way * @Morgan heads up to the room, looking inside before to check they are decent (Edward) **Varick is dressed, as is Molly, but her corset isn't tightened yet (Edward) **Molly smiles at him, running a brush through Varick's hair, hers still unbound (@Morgan) Varick... Uncle Edward is here to take you for breakfast (Edward) **He looks excited, and hugs Morgan briefly before going to Edward, chatting at him about what food he wants * @Morgan smiles at them as they leave * Edward very briefly glances at Molly's attire, which is her brown skirt, shirt and corset before inclining his head to Morgan before shutting the door behind them ** You're now known as Molly * Molly watches Morgan (Molly) Do you want to lace me up, liebling? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) certainly my love * Molly smiles warmly * @Morgan moves to her to start lacing (Molly) How was practice? (@Morgan) Claudia and I decided to work together. We came out on top (Molly) Together to do what? (@Morgan) practice... we had some sparring, Claudia and I on the same side (Molly) Against Edward? (@Morgan) No, Edward missed it... (@Morgan) It was almost a fair fight though (Molly) Oh, that is a shame for him (Molly) A fair fight with you _and_ Claudia on the same side?! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) almost (Molly) How many against? (@Morgan) We put Sorgi on their side, so... twelve * Molly laughs (Molly) Do you feel bad about your unfair advantage, liebes herz? (@Morgan) Not particularly... it was harder than it should have been * Molly sniggers (Molly) Was she using her special technique? ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 25 October 2020 21:52:43 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (MollyK) [21:49] (Molly) Was she using her special technique? ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) ** Morgan has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) No, just her normal skill * MollyK wriggles the corset (MollyK) A little tighter please * @Morgan pulls it tighter * MollyK nods (MollyK) Thank you. * @Morgan nods * MollyK goes to check her outfit in the mirror, smiling (MollyK) Edward seems to enjoy Varick's company... (@Morgan) similar emotional age I think * MollyK giggles (MollyK) Unless this is another ploy to give you time alone with me? (@Morgan) I suspect it was on his part, aye * MollyK appraises the back of her skirt (MollyK) Why is he so keen on doing it? (@Morgan) Oh there's likely a myriad of reasons, wanting me to be happy, wanting you to be happy... wanting me to be stable... (MollyK) Because it is important for Sudlachenburg's future? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that'll undoubtedly be a part of it * MollyK turns to do the same to the front of the skirt (MollyK) Well, I won't complain about getting you all to myself * MollyK nods a moment (MollyK) We will see how this goes I think * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I might have to swap it for a different skirt and ride side saddle if it doesn't work * @Morgan snorts (@Morgan) we'll find some way to keep you comfortable * MollyK raises an eyebrow (MollyK) I think it will work. And if I were half so brave in reality as in my imagination, I'd suggest you helping me test it * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) by riding me around the room? (MollyK) Not quite... but not far off * MollyK smiles, blushing a little * @Morgan blushes (@Morgan) oh * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I'd also need to move the mirror so you could check the back of my skirt (@Morgan) No-one mentioned manual labour... * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I'll save you being put out (MollyK) It's attached to my trousers... (@Morgan) the mirror? (MollyK) No, liebling, the skirt * @Morgan nods (MollyK) It should give coverage... and then the other adjustment I made should give... access (@Morgan) oh? * MollyK watches him with an innocentish smile (@Morgan) You intend yesterdays activities to occur again? (MollyK) I am sure you will find out at some point * MollyK blushes, watching him a moment (MollyK) I ummm... * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) Have I embarrassed you blossom? * MollyK squares her shoulders (MollyK) No, I was just contemplating the offer * MollyK smirks * @Morgan nods (MollyK) But I think it would be worth testing this particular sewing method... vigorously. *she watches him with amusement, a slight hint of nerves, and a little lust* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it would be prudent definitely * MollyK shrugs with a playful nonchalance (MollyK) But if needs be, I can take my fast horse off and find myself a secluded little place and test it myself... * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) That is also an option, which would not raise suspicions (MollyK) It would raise very little else, though * MollyK blushes hard * @Morgan looks confused * MollyK watches him a moment, smiling slightly (MollyK) One day, I am going to have the boldness to back up these innuendos with action * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would hope so * MollyK looks very undecided a moment, then takes a deep breath, moving to him and running her hand up over his crotch "I was implying that me going off to do that alone would not raise suspicions, but it would also not raise _this_..." she removes her hand but doesn't move away* (@Morgan) Oh, it would... * MollyK blushes hard at having had the nerve to touch him so unexpected and uninvited. She then looks surprised (MollyK) Would it really? (@Morgan) of course * MollyK nods slowly, thoughtful (MollyK) You would not mind me doing that alone? * @Morgan shakes his head * MollyK nods {relief} (MollyK) Good. But it would be preferable to you to be present? * @Morgan nods * MollyK suddenly looks very distracted (@Morgan) blossom? * MollyK blushes hard, looking back to him (MollyK) Yes? (@Morgan) Daydreaming, or worried? (MollyK) Day dreaming... pondering. Why would I be worried? (@Morgan) You suddenly looked distracted... thats all (MollyK) I was distracted definitely. I wasn't worrying though * MollyK smiles reassuringly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * MollyK bites her lower lip (MollyK) I can tell you what it was, if that would reassure you? (@Morgan) If you'd like to... (MollyK) I... I was considering how I would feel about you going off to do similar whilst thinking of me... and I came to the conclusion that if you were going to actual do that thinking of me for the first time I would very much like to be there *she blushes* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see * MollyK looks away, and discomfort appears in her micro-expressions (MollyK) *quietly* I apologise (@Morgan) You needn't... I was contemplating when we could do that (MollyK) Oh! *she smiles, looking highly relieved* I wondered that I had overstepped the bounds somehow * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) not at all * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) Good... (MollyK) I mean... there's no rush... * @Morgan nods * MollyK nods also, moving away to brush her hair and pin it up * MollyK works on this task quietly, silent for several minutes. The room is all tidy and packed. ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 17:58:54 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) Morgan> You needn't... I was contemplating when we could do that (@Morgan) Oh! *she smiles, looking highly relieved* I wondered that I had overstepped the bounds somehow (@Morgan) * Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) not at all (@Morgan) * MollyK nods slowly (@Morgan) Good... (@Morgan) I mean... there's no rush... (@Morgan) * Morgan nods (@Morgan) * MollyK nods also, moving away to brush her hair and pin it up (@Morgan) * MollyK works on this task quietly, silent for several minutes. The room is all tidy and packed. * Molly finishes her hair, then sits to eat (Molly) Thank you for bringing me breakfast liebling, I appreciate it * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) welcome (Molly) Did you wish to tell me more about your dream now? (@Morgan) It was just strange... I had the island, the academy... you had married Mr. Black, but we were intimate... you were with child and did not know whose it was * Molly looks surprised (Molly) That is very strange... I cannot imagine that having come to pass (@Morgan) well, after that revelation, you ran and hid, and I heard that statement about forces moving us towards convergence as others try to move us away from it... * Molly ponders on this, a frown developing (@Morgan) There was another machine, too, like the one when I was there * Molly 's frown deepens (Molly) Interesting... (@Morgan) what? (Molly) All of it, really (Molly) I am not sure I like that there are forces that will try to move us away from that * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Molly) We have had enough to overcome already * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I agree * Molly thinks it all over whilst eating (Molly) It is rather odd, this destiny, the importance of our bloodlines converging... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Its rather a lot to ask of us * Molly smiles a little (Molly) I suppose so, yes * Molly sighs a little, becoming solemn (Molly) It puts a level of pressure on you that I am not sure I like * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I will do what I will do (Molly) I meant the convergence. Suppose you no longer wished (Molly) To be with me... But you knew it was part of five hundred years of work on their part to get it. You would feel obligated to stay and have children with me, even if you did not wish to (@Morgan) I don't believe that could ever be a possibility * Molly shrugs (Molly) Perhaps not. It is odd that we were always going to meet though (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) You do not find that odd? * Molly sips her coffee (@Morgan) Not especially * Molly looks curious (Molly) All the people in all the world, and yet in one form of another, you and I would have been drawn to meeting... * @Morgan nods (Molly) I mean... it's beautiful... it's just strange to me *she smiles softly* (@Morgan) whys blossom? (Molly) Why is is beautiful? (Molly) It* (@Morgan) and strange * Molly smiles (Molly) It's beautiful because I love you so much, and it feels right to do so. There's a poetry in the fact that no matter what we did or where we went our "souls would always recognise each other" as they said. It is beautiful that even platonically, we were always going to have a meaning to each other * Molly watches his expression over the rim of her cup * @Morgan nods (Molly) And it's strange, because it always seemed to me like such an unusual occurance to have met you at all (@Morgan) That makes sense * Molly sips the coffee (Molly) I still cannot fathom the idea of having been married to anyone else, and even less so having been _happily_ married (@Morgan) I'm glad to hear that * Molly nods (Molly) I suppose given how close I came to marrying Curtis or John, it shouldn't really surprise me... (@Morgan) How do you mean? (Molly) That things could have happened differently, that I would have married someone else if it hadn't been for you * @Morgan nods (Molly) Has it surprised you? (@Morgan) Somewhat I suppose * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) Do you think that last night's dream may have been a worry about whether Horatio was a potential husband, or about me having been married to someone else in general? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I don't know... probably the former given that he has not appeared in any dream before now (Molly) I know you seemed a little ill at ease about him returning the weekend you proposed marriage... * @Morgan nods * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) You surely did not still think my feelings mild enough then to leave you for him? * @Morgan nods slowly * Molly shakes her head, smiling (Molly) Goodness me, liebes herz! When did you finally realise how utterly enthralled by you I am?! (@Morgan) Fairly recently * Molly looks surprised, voice turning quiet (Molly) I have, over the last year, left you not realising how deeply I cared? (@Morgan) I'm obviously somewhat thickheaded * Molly smiles (Molly) I spent so many months terrified I would be too obvious and scare you away... (Molly) But I thought you had realised before you came back to Eisen how smitten I was * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No... * Molly starts to frown a little (Molly) You did not know before you asked me to be your mistress (@Morgan) I knew there was attraction and affection... I did not realise you felt _that_ strongly * Molly sips her coffee (Molly) That's why you were so unsure of what answer you would get? * @Morgan nods (Molly) I was thinking that it was because you were thinking maybe I had _stopped_ being in love with you whilst you were gone! * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) It must have taken so much courage to ask me... (@Morgan) I recall being rather nervous, yes * Molly smiles (Molly) And I thought that nervousness then, when we stood outside the dining hall and you had suddenly reappeared unexpectedly, and the Rose had just been destroyed, and Kai had just made a comment that almost got him a slap, was because you were worried that I would be heartbroken when you told me you were going to talk Siobahn as your mistress! (Molly) Take* * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) You thought my affection and attraction would hopefully be enough to secure me as a mistress? * @Morgan nods * Molly looks perplexed (Molly) Were you hopeful that once in that state my feelings would deepen? (@Morgan) It was what I hoped, but was not hopeful.... * Molly rests her elbow on the table and her chin on her knuckles (Molly) Why on Theah weren't you hopeful? (@Morgan) Being hopeful implies that you thought it was somewhere on the way to likely * Molly frowns a little (Molly) Did you think I was not going to love you because I had not come to love Jaeger or John? (@Morgan) I hadn't gotten that far through thinking about it (Molly) Weren't you worried that if I wasnt going to fall in love with you before or after being your mistress I would fall in love with another? (@Morgan) a little... I tend not to think about the what if's (Molly) But before that, you worried about other men seducing me? * @Morgan nods * Molly watches his expression (Molly) Can I ask about that? (@Morgan) what about it? (Molly) Why you worried...when... who...? *she smiles* everything, as always (@Morgan) Because I am a man full of rage with issues controlling it, with effectively nothing to offer... yet there is Jaeger, Mr Black, the fake Kurt Cristoban, Kai... * Molly smiles a little (Molly) All of whom have a variety of flaws themselves * @Morgan shrugs (Molly) Did you worry I would do something silly and get into trouble? (@Morgan) I dont understand (Molly) Go to their beds and end up with child (@Morgan) No... I worried you would want them, that they would take advantage of you... that they would take you from me * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) Was it challenging that I was desperately willing myself to desire and love Jaeger whilst he and I were betrothed, and had frequently voiced that to you? * @Morgan nods * Molly watches him over the rim of her cup (Molly) Would you have let me go through with marrying him if I had still not achieved those things before the wedding? * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) I'm not sure * Molly nods (Molly) *thoughtfully* I don't think it would have taken much intervention. I always felt you wanted me to love him, I think. Probably right up until I got the Rose (@Morgan) I wanted you to be happy * Molly nods sadly (Molly) Even if that wasn't with you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I wanted you to have better than you had... you deserved more (Molly) That is sweet. *she smiles* But I also thought you wanted me to love him because you could see how strongly I felt for you, and you needed to steer me away (@Morgan) No, I just didn't know I could give you what you wished * Molly smiles (Molly) I stopped wishing for marriage when I started wishing for you * @Morgan nods slowly (Molly) I have surprised you again * Molly smiles * @Morgan nods (Molly) I wanted you, however that had to be. I had the security of the ship, I did not need to worry about ending up sleeping in barns and going without food as If had to before I started working at Lady Torringtons. (@Morgan) Strange how things work out isn't it * Molly nods (Molly) Very. Did you know how much I loved you before you asked for marriage? * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) That must have been even scarier than asking me to be your mistress! * Molly smiles a little * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very much (Molly) Were you afraid I would be horrified and wish to end the whole relationship? * @Morgan nods slightly * Molly bites her lip, smiling (Molly) And I only made that infinitely worse by being too soft-minded to understand your proposal * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) That didn't help (Molly) You knew I loved you before you told me you loved me though? * @Morgan shrugs slightly, looking away (Molly) Liebes herz... You said no more hiding. (@Morgan) I thought perhaps... hoped even. (Molly) Do you have any idea at all how hard it had been for me to not tell you I loved you?! *she giggles* * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) I knew I was in love with you on November 2nd. It was April 6th when I discovered you loved me. * Molly watches him * @Morgan hangs his head slightly (@Morgan) I'm sorry (Molly) You do not need to apologise I was never waiting for you to fall in love with me * Molly swirls the remaining coffee in the cup, but watches him not it (@Morgan) Thats as maybe (Molly) I do not understand what troubles you... what you feel you should apologise for (@Morgan) That it was not obvious, that it took so long to express it... (Molly) I was thrilled by the fact you had any attraction and affection for me at all * Molly sips the coffee (Molly) I should have been more forthright, made it easier for you by saying it first * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) its done now blossom (Molly) It's probably a good job we had destiny drawing us together, goodness knows how long we might have gone along for otherwise... * Molly laughs * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that is a good point * Molly thinks about it a minute (Molly) I think at some point, had I not lost the Rose, it's likely I would have laid my cards on the table so I knew whether to keep hoping or to accept it and move on (@Morgan) I'm not sure you would have (Molly) Managed to move on? (@Morgan) Been that bold to have lain your cards on the table, so to speak * Molly thinks again ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 20:32:51 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** MK has joined #7thseaic ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 20:32:56 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You have joined #7thseaic (MK) I think I am mostly as bold as I am because of you. But I could not have gone on forever wondering what you felt and what you wanted, I think (MK) I think I am mostly as bold as I am because of you. But I could not have gone on forever wondering what you felt and what you wanted, I think * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods * MK watches him a moment * MK watches him a moment (MK) But could I have actually walked away? Would destiny or the Nieblungen have brought me back to you until we have in to the physical attraction long enough to converge the bloodlines? (MK) But could I have actually walked away? Would destiny or the Nieblungen have brought me back to you until we have in to the physical attraction long enough to converge the bloodlines? (MK) Gave * (MK) Gave * ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (@Morgan) No, I think in that case it would've been our descendants (@Morgan) No, I think in that case it would've been our descendants * MK nods {extreme jealousy} fairly neutrally * MK nods {extreme jealousy} fairly neutrally (MK) Perhaps. It's all rather strange (MK) Perhaps. It's all rather strange (@Morgan) Not something we need consider though (@Morgan) Not something we need consider though * MK nods briefly * MK nods briefly (MK) I suppose if my alternative husbands are on past paths, any other wives you might have had are also on past paths (MK) I suppose if my alternative husbands are on past paths, any other wives you might have had are also on past paths * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (MK) Which is a very, very good job. (MK) Which is a very, very good job. * MK smiles a little ruefully * MK smiles a little ruefully * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (MK) You are much less bothered by the prospect of my other husbands than I of you having other women, I think. (MK) You are much less bothered by the prospect of my other husbands than I of you having other women, I think. (@Morgan) Its a what if, isn't it... (@Morgan) Its a what if, isn't it... * MK nods * MK nods * MK sips her coffee * MK sips her coffee (MK) So, you did not realise I loved you for a very long time... But you realised I desired you fairly early on? (MK) So, you did not realise I loved you for a very long time... But you realised I desired you fairly early on? * @Morgan shrugs * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) earlyish (@Morgan) earlyish * MK nods * MK nods (MK) I am perhaps clearer in that than in love? (MK) I am perhaps clearer in that than in love? (@Morgan) Somewhat (@Morgan) Somewhat * MK tilts her head * MK tilts her head (MK) Do you find it hard to see that still? (MK) Do you find it hard to see that still? * @Morgan smiles * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) No (@Morgan) No * MK smiles, blushing * MK smiles, blushing (MK) Good. (MK) Good. (MK) I still find you dreadfully difficult to read in that regard (MK) I still find you dreadfully difficult to read in that regard (@Morgan) I'm working on that blossom (@Morgan) I'm working on that blossom * MK smiles * MK smiles (MK) It was not meant as a criticism, liebling (MK) It was not meant as a criticism, liebling (@Morgan) I know... but mine was meant as reassurance (@Morgan) I know... but mine was meant as reassurance (MK) I just do not know the signs in your expression, your body language, the way you hint, that marks out your desire or intention (MK) I just do not know the signs in your expression, your body language, the way you hint, that marks out your desire or intention * MK smirks * MK smirks (MK) Aside from the most obvious (MK) Aside from the most obvious ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 27 October 2020 20:52:55 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, Moll! 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're now known as MIK (MIK) [20:51] (MK) Aside from the most obvious (MIK) ((Test, bloody irc)) (@Morgan) aside from that * @Morgan blushes * MIK giggles (MIK) Sometimes the simplest methods are the best * MIK shrugs playfully ** MK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (@Morgan) easiest, perhaps (MIK) Besides, I am very, very fond of inspiring that reaction in you ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (@Morgan) I had noticed * MIK looks thoughtful, chewing her lower lip a moment. Then she shakes it off (MIK) I suppose we ought to find the others... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'd say so blossom * MIK smiles (MIK) Before I start asking some rather personal questions, I think! (@Morgan) Probably best, for now * MIK nods (MIK) I should imagine it will feel like a very long ride if I make a start on lusty fantasies of you before we even set off * MIK finishes her coffee * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would imagine so, aye (MIK) And given that Edward will probably be watching us like a hawk for any unexpected galloping sessions... * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) probably * MIK comes to him, quickly placing a kiss on his cheek before playfully retreating out of arms reach (MIK) I am sure you can endure the 30 miles til the privacy of an Inn... (@Morgan) I will endeavour to (MIK) There will be little other option, so you will just have to suffer with any... obvious indicators me sending you my thoughts my cause *she giggles, mischief in her eyes, moving to the door* (MIK) May* (@Morgan) We'll just have to see, won't we? (MIK) ((What's the tone? Is it teasing or is it a disinterested?)) (@Morgan) ((teasing)) (MIK) Yes we will, my love *she winks, heading out into the hall* ** You are now disconnected