------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 29 October 2020 10:27:29 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) With Varick safely transfered, Molly is off again to chat. After an hour or so, the mercenaries start singing some of the songs they perform as the acting troupe. (Molly) The songs are clean, but silly, encouraging them all to participate. Varick absolutely loves this, and sings along confidentially. The morning passes quickly, and a glance at his pocket watch tells Morgan they've been on the road three hours and it is about half an hour before lunch time when Edward rides up beside him. ** You're now known as Edward * Edward glances at Varick, then looks to Morgan and speaks in Avalon, fluently though with an accent, looking amused. (Edward) If I vere you, I vould go und take advantage of zat look on my vife's face und flirt shamelessly viz her. If I vere me, und she veren't _your_ vife, I vould already be doing zo! (@Morgan) Oh really? * Edward nods, looking confident (Edward) Vhy vouldn't I? Flirting vith vomen iz most entertaining (@Morgan) I was referring to what you term as _that look_ * Edward tips his head in that direction (Edward) Zee for yourzelf * @Morgan looks round (Edward) **A glance over his shoulder shows Molly towards the end of their train, keeping pace but clearly off in her own little world by the happy, wistful, daydreamy look on her face, and the way she pinches and fiddles with her lip. * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) I think I might just do that * Edward looks back, then smiles at Morgan (Edward) Alvays vatch for zhem touching zheir mouth, earz or neckz... (@Morgan) Its not that subtle when you know what she's thinking about when she does it... if you'll excuse me * Edward holds out his hands ready to take Varick * @Morgan shuffles the boy over * Edward strikes up a conversation with Varick in Eisen (Edward) Would you like to know about how I got my first best friend at the Academy? * @Morgan moves his horse along towards Molly ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is so distracted she doesn't even notice him ride up (@Morgan) A mark for your thoughts blossom * Molly jumps slightly, blushing hard (Molly) Oh, I was not expecting you! (@Morgan) evidently * Molly smiles playfully (Molly) You think my thoughts tame enough to be bought for a mark? (@Morgan) No, but I hope I get a large discount * Molly giggles, watching him (Molly) Surprisingly, my thoughts were quite tame... compared to what they sometimes are when I think of you (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) Well, until a moment ago I was simply pondering in what instances before that evening in Carleon you might have been considering kissing me (@Morgan) Considering, not much... wishing to, a lot * Molly blushes, smiling (Molly) I had thought perhaps in Lady Torringtons dining hall that night when I'd said about not being powerful enough to wrestle a tongue hell-bent on getting itself into trouble, and you had said perhaps someone could help me with that... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) That'd be a time I wished to, aye * Molly 's fingers automatically go to her lip (Molly) I became distracted then, because it was all I could think of doing... * @Morgan nods * Molly giggles (Molly) You asked me what was on my mind, but I did not want to horrify and displeased you by telling you (@Morgan) How things change... * Molly looks mock thoughtful (Molly) Oh I don't know, perhaps I still have things on my mind that I would not want to horrify your or displease you by telling you (@Morgan) I think you misjudge my reaction to them... * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) unless you're suggesting I eat sweet chocolate cake... * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Unless that is a euphemism, no (@Morgan) No, not a euphemism at all... cant be doing with sweet chocolate (Molly) I am the only sweet thing you really like? *she giggles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I particularly enjoy the taste of you... (Molly) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((around, see if anyones listening)) * Molly blushes very hard, fidgeting in the saddle. No-one ìs close enough to hear, but Edward has glanced around behind him (Molly) I... uhhh... (Molly) *Edward winks at Morgan* * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (Molly) *Edward turns his attention back to the road ahead with a smile* * Molly glances at Morgan (Molly) That sentiment is very much mutual, liebes herz * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) perhaps later we will make sure of those facts... * Molly nods, biting her lip (Molly) I think I can expand my plans to include that (@Morgan) You have plans? * Molly nods (Molly) I won the race yesterday, and the agreed upon prize was the winner choosing the activity when such was next to occur * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that is correct (Molly) It would be most remiss of me not to have formulated a plan for what I will demand * Molly smiles playfullt (Molly) Besides, _forward_ thinking is my strong point... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that is a good point... I'm interested to know what your plans are, mind * Molly grins (Molly) I am sure you are, Mon petit chou! * Molly glances at him, watching his expression (@Morgan) I assume you do not intend to enlighten me? (Molly) I intend it to be a surprise, which means it would be very hard for you to coax it from me * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) then, my love, I shall enquire no more and go back to imagining how the... access in your trousers might work * Molly blushes, giggling (Molly) That is what you have been imagining? (@Morgan) Amongst other things * Molly watches him, clearly intrigued (Molly) What other things? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) rather marvelling at our brazenness... stables, against a tree... (Molly) I suspect were we not surrounded those who would disapprove, we would be brazen again! * Molly giggles (@Morgan) It would appear you are correct * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) This brazenness pleases you? * @Morgan smiles, nodding * Molly smiles, looking a little thoughtful (Molly) I am glad to hear it (Molly) Do you think Edward would mind if we took him up on the offer of babysitting tonight? (@Morgan) I doubt it. * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Good. *she brings her attention back* Did you consider kissing me the day I nearly drowned and you had just told me how much you would hate to lose me? (@Morgan) I was busy trying to be a gentleman and not look at your reflection * Molly giggles (Molly) That was difficult? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) extremely * Molly smiles, looking distracted once again (Molly) I shall add that piece of information to all the others that have contributed to my long-held daydreams about that day (@Morgan) As I recall, it is one of the few times I've failed at something * Molly smiles (Molly) Was that what led to your sketch? * @Morgan nods * Molly licks her lower lip before biting it, shifting a little in the saddle (Molly) I find it odd to think I was so appealing * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) well, you are * Molly blushes, smiling (Molly) In a spirit of openness, I should also tell you that you in wet clothing that day was rather distracting for me also (@Morgan) Duly noted * Molly watches him with a playful nonchalance (Molly) Most of my daydreams about that day used to involve me removing that clothing from you (@Morgan) used to? * Molly grins, blushing, biting her lip (Molly) *very quietly* I suspect if I got caught describing the most illicit fantasy I have about that day, your Father would make us pull off the road and then command you to put me across your lap and domestically chastise me for it! * @Morgan narrows his eyes (@Morgan) I suspect that'd have the opposite reaction to the one he wished * Molly shrugs a little, eyes averted (Molly) That would depend, I think (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) If you were angry or disappointed in me, my reaction would be... quite regrettable * Molly smiles a little (@Morgan) I dont understand (Molly) I would not take genuine domestic chastisement as a punishment with good grace (Molly) You told me some months ago that a man putting his wife over his lap that way was not something you agreed with... * @Morgan nods * Molly checks his expression for how tense, relaxed or playful he looks (@Morgan) but for... non chastisement? * Molly nods, again fidgeting (Molly) That would be entirely different (@Morgan) oh? * Molly glances at him, smiling (Molly) I suspect your Father would be incandescent at that reaction (@Morgan) what reaction would that be * Molly giggles, blushing again (Molly) Vocal, I would imagine (@Morgan) oh? In what way? * Molly looks at him again, thighs tightening on the horse (Molly) Liebes herz... I think you already know * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Possibly, but I would like to confirm my suspicions * Molly nods a little (Molly) I suspect I would be enjoying it rather a great deal (@Morgan) oh really? * Molly bites her lower lip, blushing (Molly) It's... it's something I have imagined before... (@Morgan) That surprises me * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) I hope it does not displease you (@Morgan) Not at all blossom * Molly nods (Molly) You had not noticed that I have made jokes about it in the past? * @Morgan shakes his head * Molly smiles a little (Molly) Alright. That isn't what my plan was though (@Morgan) no? (Molly) No. My plan was far more conventional. (@Morgan) was... * Molly smiles (Molly) Is * @Morgan nods (Molly) Can you recall the first time you noticed wanting to kiss me? * Molly smiles softly (@Morgan) Not really... Its just something I remember wanting. (Molly) But it _was_ after you had broken it off with Evie? *she looks curious rather than judgemental* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think so * Molly smiles a little (Molly) That was long after I started wanting to kiss you then *she giggles* * Molly glances at him sidelong (Molly) I can recall the _last_ time I wanted to kiss you... (@Morgan) oh? * Molly giggles (Molly) Right... this... moment... * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) I was thinking much the same actually * Molly bites her lip, watching the others briefly (Molly) I do not think we would get away with that (@Morgan) No, I suspect not (Molly) *Edward and Adalbrecht are talking about something, and the mercenary leader seems to be waiting on an answer from them (@Morgan) I wonder what they're up to * Molly looks thoughtful, distracted (Molly) Hmm? * @Morgan nods in the direction of his father (@Morgan) Those three * Molly watches them a moment. Edward seems to give the mercenary leader an instruction, and he starts moving towards them (Molly) I suspect we are about to find out *she sighs a little* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think you're right you know * Molly giggles (Molly) I often am, Mon petit chou (Molly) ML: *He gets to Morgan* My Lord, I hope I am not interrupting? * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) ML: It is lunchtime, but Lord Edward thought you both might want to ride on on your faster horses to see if there was a better spot to water the horses (@Morgan) us both? (Molly) ML: As both your horses are fast. (@Morgan) I see... You and your men are willing to wait? I know how important routine is (Molly) ML: Of course. We meditate at the end of lunch, not a particular time of day. Would you like to join us again? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would... we'll scout on ahead (Molly) ML: *he inclines his head* I will let his Lordship know (Molly) **He heads off* * Molly glances at Morgan (Molly) That's unexpected * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I don't know though, Edward knows about taking opportunities * Molly nods slowly (Molly) You never actually showed me what they were doing... (@Morgan) who? (Molly) Edward and Mina. Is that not what you meant? (@Morgan) oh when I stumbled across them in the corridor? * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) Yes * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Well now, if we find water this may be a good time to show you * Molly watches the mercenary leader talk to Edward who nods but doesn't turn around. She then looks to Morgan (Molly) We'd best get going then (Molly) *she giggles, tone teasing* Varick is very good at finding water... he'd likely be more use to you than I (@Morgan) That is a good point * Molly watches him, looking slightly unsure of herself now (Molly) I mean... If you'd prefer to do that, I will be fine (@Morgan) Don't be daft blossom, come on * Molly smiles, tapping her foot gently to the horse and speeding off * @Morgan gives chase * Molly makes a loud squeal of delight at hearing his rapid hootbeats after her, and gallops the horse for a mile or so, still keeping an eye out for the shine of water. There are less trees here than further north, and the ruined land is bleaker (Molly) **he spots a wide stream a little way off the road, on the right hand side, a few trees along the bank * @Morgan slows for a closer look (Molly) **It looks perfectly fine for horses and lunch * @Morgan whistles to Molly * Molly slows then turns the horse, riding to him, watching him with amusement and squares her shoulders a little (Molly) That's one way to make me come, I suppose... *she blushes hard at her boldness* * @Morgan laughs, climbing down from his horse * Molly does likewise, walking over to the stream (Molly) This looks good * @Morgan looks her up and down (@Morgan) aye, it does * Molly giggles, blushing (Molly) I am glad you think so, as it is all yours... * @Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment, before sucking on her lower lip briefly (Molly) Should we ride back and tell them, or flag them down when they get near to us? (@Morgan) We'll ride back in a moment... * @Morgan approaches her * Molly watches him with excited anticipation, looking up at him adoringly (Molly) Yes, liebes herz * @Morgan moves towards her, backing against a tree * Molly breathes fast, pupils dilating rapidly * @Morgan puts a hand to her neck before bending his head to kiss her furiously * Molly makes a noise of surprise before making a soft moan of enjoyment, kissing him back with the same intensity. Her fingers run up his back * @Morgan moves to her neck, biting her gently * Molly whimpers, her body tightening against his. She tilts her head, giving him as much access as possible (Molly) Harder, if you wish it... * @Morgan bites her harder, leaning his body against hers * Molly moans and shudders, her fingers tightening on his back roughly. She speaks very quietly (Molly) Oh god, liebes herz... * @Morgan sucks her neck gently before letting go * Molly breathes hard, pulse racing, loosening her grip on his coat anticipating him moving away (@Morgan) Thats close to what they were doing.... * Molly looks surprised (Molly) As passionately as that?! (@Morgan) Without the biting... * Molly smiles, blushing (Molly) I... I am surprised (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) I would have thought Mina more reserved than that (@Morgan) apparently not * Molly is still breathing fast, watching him fondly (Molly) Your Father would have been livid * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) speaking of which, we'd best be getting back to them * Molly nods (Molly) Before I take a turn at pinning you to the tree to kiss you like that * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) enjoyable as that would be... (Molly) I doubt you would enjoy that as much as I enjoy you doing it to me * Molly watches him closely (@Morgan) possibly not. Tough to say really * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) Even we behaved better than that _inside_ His Grace's house... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) equal parts necessity and not realising we were both willing, I suspect * Molly nods vigorously (Molly) We have wasted many opportunities because we had not realised this about each other, I think * @Morgan nods (Molly) Alarice did us a huge favour, on balance * Molly looks thoughtful a minute, then smiles to herself (@Morgan) You could look at it that way I suppose * Molly nods briefly, then wraps her arms around his neck, rising to her tiptoes, and brings her mouth to his, kissing him roughly * @Morgan matches her kiss * Molly pulls away, mischief in her eyes (Molly) Just something else for you to imagine, alongside how the access in this skirt works... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I can live with that... * @Morgan offers his help to remount her horse * Molly accepts it with a smile (Molly) Thank you, liebling *she gets settled in the saddle, watching him a moment * @Morgan nods, pulling himself into the saddle (Molly) **He gets a flash of her thoughts, his hand running up the inside of her leg over the trousers, but the thought cuts off too quick for him to discover the access method * Molly giggles, gently encouraging the horse to walk * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) tease (Molly) And that was only mild teasing, liebes herz... * Molly glances at him, smiling * @Morgan nods (Molly) You missed your opportunity to satisfy that curiosity... Now you shall have to wait til this evening, I suspect (@Morgan) I rather think you're right there (Molly) I will endeavour not to torment you... too much. (@Morgan) I'm sure you won't... (Molly) Won't manage to torment you? *she raises an eyebrow* (@Morgan) Wont try to torment me too much * Molly smiles thoughtfully (Molly) I wouldn't like to say really. Perhaps before you started biting my neck I'd have been able to be better behaved... Now I wouldn't like to place money on my thoughts staying hidden... (@Morgan) Well, I guess we'll see won't we * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) You will definitely see later... * Molly blows him a cheeky kiss before galloping back towards the others * @Morgan gives chase (Molly) **When they get back Edward is as straight faced as could be, giving no indicators at all that he suspects or even encouraged them. He's talking calmly with Adalbrecht. (@Morgan) There's a decent spot about a mile ahead (Molly) E: *he nods. He stays straight faced, not giving any expression or action that could embarrass them. Very quickly they are all set up in this spot, and whilst Molly deals with the food he spots her also glancing at that particular tree with an enigmatic smile. Lunch passes peacefully, and at the end of it the interruption comes from the mercenary leader to bring Morgan to their circle* ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 29 October 2020 15:06:26 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! 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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 (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 29 October 2020 16:03:25 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** 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 ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o MollyK ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 29 October 2020 17:44:34 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) **The Mercenaries are sat in a circle as before, and as with the day before the Leader takes out his book and randomly picks a quote. He reads it and then close his eyes as the others have** (Molly) "No man is free if he is not the master of himself" * @Morgan contemplates that (Molly) **He finds peace quickly, and the ten minutes passes fast. Then the Leader says the four cardinal virtues as yesterday "Courage. Justice. Temperance. Wisdom." He opens his eyes. "Thank you, Gentlemen" ** You're now known as ML * ML bows to Morgan "My Lord" * @Morgan inclines his head (@Morgan) gentlemen... (ML) **The Mercenaries all do likewise. (ML) **Everyone gets ready to ride again. Molly and Varick are at the stream (ML) ((Anything in particular he would do?)) (@Morgan) ((nope)) (ML) **Back from the stream, Molly puts the tired Varick into the coach, shutting the door before speaking quietly to Morgan "Will you ask Edward about this evening, Mon petit chou?" ** You're now known as Molly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * Molly smiles, yawning a little behind her hand (Molly) Thank you (@Morgan) You are tired blossom? * Molly nods (Molly) A little. Not as much as yesterday. (@Morgan) An improvement then * Molly nods (Molly) I am recovering very well. Besides, I want to be well rested for tonight, Mon petit chou! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll speak with him once we are under way (Molly) *he hears the faintest of laughter-covering coughs* (Molly) Thank you liebling * @Morgan looks round for the source * Molly gets into the coach. Edward leads Morgan's horse and his own. Only his micro expression gives away his amusement ** You're now known as Edward (@Morgan) Whats so funny? * Edward waits a moment til the coach has moved on (Edward) Little cabbage... * @Morgan rolls his eyes * Edward smiles (Edward) A novel nickname * Edward steadied Morgan's horse so he can mount up * @Morgan does so (@Morgan) I shouldn't have let her spend time with a friend of mine * Edward mounts up (Edward) You have a friend who thinks of you as a little cabbage too? (@Morgan) No, she's Montaigne... put all kinds of ideas and phrases into her head * Edward makes a clicking noise to get the horse moving with the others (Edward) Revolution again at the nobility? (Edward) Against* (@Morgan) No, she thought nobility was a means to an end in getting things done * Edward nods (Edward) That is why you got on? (@Morgan) No... She knew me as a common man working in a household (Edward) How did you manage to convince people of that? (@Morgan) What reason would they think otherwise? Even your friends butler took me for a merchant * Edward nods, looking him over (Edward) **He gets an unintentional flash of her thoughts. She's stood with her back to him, completely naked, wet shift in hand the day she nearly drowned. "I'm going to put the other one on now, ok?" She says. "You're asking my permission? Why?" He asks, sounding confused. (Mtf) (Edward) Softly, voice full of desire, she replies "Because if you want to see or touch me naked, now is the time" There is the noise of a chair moving slightly, then him quietly instructing her. "Come here, Blossom…" and her thoughts disappear from his perceptions* (done, expression pls) (Edward) You don't give it away, I suppose * @Morgan glances at him, distracted (@Morgan) what? * Edward frowns a little (Edward) Being noble. What's wrong? *he glances around* (@Morgan) Nothing, I'm just distracted (@Morgan) and if I don't give it away as I am now, imagine when I was trying to actively convince people otherwise (Edward) Anything I can help with? *he looks serious, concerned even* (@Morgan) Yes, actually... is the offer of having Varick with you still there? * Edward nods (Edward) Of course * Edward smiles a little (@Morgan) Thank you (Edward) _thats_ why you're distracted! *he laughs* yes, no problem at all. (@Morgan) Mostly, aye * Edward nods (Edward) I am going to tell Father it's because I think we all need to show Varick that he can rely on all of us as a family in the years ahead. (@Morgan) Technically true * Edward looks relaxed, but there's a little unsureness in his microexpression (@Morgan) Have you figured out the rest of the reason yet? * Edward nods (Edward) I have. (@Morgan) Are you going to tell me? * Edward glances around to confirm they won't be overheard (Edward) I want what brothers should have. My friends have brothers that they share things with, and sometimes those are things they don't share with their parents. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I understand how big a thing it was... * Edward nods (Edward) I don't recall lying to Father before. I have not always volunteered the truth, but I don't think I have lied (@Morgan) That troubles you a great deal * Edward considers this (Edward) No. In this instance, there was no need for Father to know the truth. I was happier taking his disapproval than have him do it to you * @Morgan nods (Edward) But it is still odd to me that I want that sort of brotherly relationship with you. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I understand * Edward nods (Edward) I thought you might * Edward is quiet a minute before speaking again (Edward) Did you resolve the issue with Father's suggestion of teaching Varick to swim? *he flinches slightly* * @Morgan nods (Edward) He does not understand at all (@Morgan) He's going to offer to teach Molly at Atemlos... and you, with less drastic technique than before * Edward shakes his head (@Morgan) We're men of Eisen, why wouldn't we be able to walk on water... (Edward) Not a hope in hell. (Edward) _you_ probably could! *he smiles* (@Morgan) I think it'd be worth trying again, since it won't be deep or sudden. Even if it just helps you to float easier (Edward) I won't be participating. Can you imagine his reaction when my shirt is wet and he sees the tattoo?! (@Morgan) Cover it with binding * Edward nods, then snorts (Edward) How will that work for Molly when he can't even cope with her in trousers? (@Morgan) I wonder if he's thought of that yet... (Edward) Father is... an enthusiast. (@Morgan) He's innocent, really... ironically, given his time in the navy (Edward) That's not entirely what I meant. But yes. He must have sat outside more brothels than you! * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) What do you mean enthusiast? That he gets overly excited about an idea before realising what it might entail? (Edward) Precisely that * @Morgan nods (Edward) From what I can establish, his innocence comes from our Eisen grandparents being very strict and formal. It's definitely where he got the nonsense about seperate bedrooms from. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that'd make sense * Edward looks thoughtful (Edward) Another thing where I am not as traditional as other traditional men (@Morgan) I think your traditions there lie in different places, thats all * Edward nods {discomfort} (Edward) Probably so * @Morgan looks at him, confused * Edward waves it away (Edward) But when it comes to bedrooms, I see no point in a man and wife sleeping separately. I object on principle to the notion of scheduling my marital dues. * @Morgan nods * Edward smirks, speaking quietly after checking again that Adalbrecht isn't around (Edward) Perhaps if Father had been more of our mindset, we would have had our sister Brumhilde! (@Morgan) I'm not sure he could've been _that_ cruel (Edward) He was very keen on you using it in future (@Morgan) He can continue being keen on the idea... * Edward nods (Edward) You don't think Molly would want to carry on Fathers aim? (@Morgan) I may be wrong but... no * Edward nods slowly (Edward) It's very Eisen (@Morgan) Besides, you can use it for your daughter * Edward frowns, distracted, muttering (Edward) Assuming we have one (@Morgan) meaning? * Edward blinks, looking back to Morgan. {Tense, evasive} (Edward) I can imagine Mina would jump at the chance to use Father's name (@Morgan) Are you wanting me to leave whatever you're avoiding saying alone? (Edward) Yes please (@Morgan) very well... the offer to talk about it is there if you change your mind (Edward) Thank you. Did you know that Alarice cheated her bridal plate? ((HH saw her throw it at the edge of a raised flagstone)) * @Morgan nods (Edward) She was hoping to impress people with lots of pieces (@Morgan) I cant say that surprises me (Edward) As it turns out, it split cleanly like Mother and Fathers did (Edward) It's always seemed like the silliest of Sudlachenburg's superstitions to me * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) But they do like their superstitions... * Edward nods (Edward) Graben is similar (@Morgan) I think most of EIsen is * Edward nods (Edward) Not many places expect bridegrooms to sleep in the snow though * @Morgan nods (Edward) Before you ask, no I haven't spoken to Father about how he talked himself into it (@Morgan) I really do think its worth telling him it'd mean a lot to you to have him there (Edward) I will talk to him in Atemlos. You still want me to discuss things with Molly them also? (@Morgan) Play it by ear... you two seem to be getting along well already (Edward) Hard to say really. I haven't spent enough time with her to get beneath that neutral expression she uses. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its worth it (Edward) I know Mina's courtly mask comes from her childhood pain... is it a similar story for the neutral expression? ((He knows it's from concealing her true feelings around Jaeger specifically, but also Evie to a degree)) (@Morgan) No, its a learned skill more recently. Hiding things around people * Edward nods (Edward) That is preferable * @Morgan nods (Edward) I will see what happens in Atemlos. I won't push her. * @Morgan nods * Edward smiles a little (Edward) I should imagine the consequences of her telling you I did would be unpleasant * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) if you'd been at practice you'd have an idea (Edward) Tomorrow morning? (@Morgan) I dont know the twelve of them would want to face me and Claudia again (Edward) You two should be on seperate sides (@Morgan) We've already answered the question of who would win, we don't need to again. Besides, it doesn't harm our homes reputation showing that just two of us can defeat that many (Edward) It is impressive. She's far better than I would think a woman should be * @Morgan nods (Edward) But I suppose if she is happy with the life she has chosen... (Edward) **About an hour later, Molly and Varick are awake again. Varick is riding with Sorgi, and Molly has just appeared to start riding in a little group with Morgan, Adalbrecht, Edward and a couple of mercenaries. Edward is showing off, but Molly is more interested in Morgan. ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) How are you, liebling? (@Morgan) Fine blossom * Molly smiles (Molly) Good. *quietly* did you miss me * @Morgan nods (Molly) **Edwards boasting continues. She glances at him and the attention he has from Adalbrecht and the mercenaries* (Molly) Did you ask about tonight? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Its fine * Molly looks very relieved (Molly) I am glad to hear that * @Morgan nods * Molly watches Edward, then speaks quietly (Molly) It would be a bad idea to try to make him embarassed and squirming now, wouldn't it? (@Morgan) Most likely, why? (Molly) Because I had an idea of something that might do it (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) I thought I'd ask if he knew the lyrics to a song I had caught snippets of in a tavern in Carleon... (@Morgan) which one? * Molly gives him a very innocent, earnest look (Molly) It was about a bear... * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) which one? (Molly) A bear, and a maiden... going to a fair * Molly smiles innocently again (@Morgan) That'll lead to my father asking _me_ how _you_ came to hear that... * Molly smiles (Molly) I owned a ship. My ship was docked in Carleon on multiple occassions, the tavern is right by the dock. (@Morgan) Then I leave it to your choice blossom (Molly) But you do not approve? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I wonder if perhaps now isn't the right time... * Molly nods a little (Molly) Another time then. It is entirely your fault I thought of it all though! (@Morgan) howso? * Molly blushes (Molly) I... I am not sure I can risk telling you (@Morgan) why not? (Molly) Because we might be overheard * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see... later then? * Molly smiles (Molly) [Or this way] (Molly) [It was a certain comment you made leading on from not liking sweet chocolate cake that led me to thinking about you doing the thing The Bear And The Maiden Fair hints at] * @Morgan nods slightly (Molly) [And as that is what I was thinking of when I fell asleep, the song was stuck in my mind as soon as I woke] (@Morgan) [that makes sense] * Molly smiles, looking as distracted as he likely looked when Edward was talking to him whilst he was picking up her thoughts earlier (Molly) **The Mercenaries drop back down the line to join the rest of their troupe (Molly) Will you be glad to get off the road for the evening? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Did you travel eight hour days when you visited in the winter? * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) No... longer * Molly shakes her head sadly (Molly) It does not sound like you were taking good care of yourself, liebling (Molly) **Ahead, Edward and Adalbrecht seem to be having a very quiet conversation (@Morgan) I was taking good enough care blossom * @Morgan watches his father and brother (Molly) But not as good as I would have taken of you, I doubt... (@Morgan) Undoubtedly * Molly glances at him, speaking quietly (Molly) That wasn't a euphemism (@Morgan) this time... * @Morgan smirks * Molly looks confused * Molly then blushes, recalling how she'd said about taking care of his needs before the night they first used their hands on each other. She fidgets a little, biting her lip (Molly) Uhh... yes, not this time * @Morgan nods * Molly looks distracted as Adalbrecht and Edward let them catch up (Molly) A: Edward and I have been talking about the plans for Varick tonight. If it is alright with you, I will watch him this evening so you young people can enjoy yourselves in the tavern, and then Edward will have him during the night * Molly looks at Morgan for his opinion * @Morgan nods (Molly) A: I'll let him know * Molly smiles at Morgan (Molly) I'm going to go with your Father, I'll see you shortly * @Morgan looks surprised (@Morgan) alright blossom (Molly) [I am doing myself no favours sat beside you getting frustrated, I need a distraction] *she smiles* * Molly and Adalbrecht move back down the line ** You're now known as Edward * Edward sets his pace beside Morgan (Edward) I won't be drinking much, he will be safe. * @Morgan nods * Edward has a slight frown, obviously brooding (Edward) If Molly would prefer he stays with Father... (@Morgan) Why are you worrying about that? (Edward) The way she suddenly followed Father, and even you didn't seem to anticipate that * Edward frowns further (@Morgan) If she didn't trust you to take care of him, she wouldn't have agreed to it in the first place (Edward) **They pass a small turning off on the road** * Edward nods slowly (Edward) I suppose so * @Morgan looks down the turning (Edward) **there's no-one there* (@Morgan) Trust me, Edward. (Edward) Alright. It was just unexpected. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know (@Morgan) You understand how good I am at reading people? (Edward) I am starting to * Edward smiles ruefully (@Morgan) When it was mentioned that we would go to the tavern and then Varick stay with you, she had no reaction that would've caught my attention. She was not distressed by the idea at all * Edward nods (Edward) Alright (Edward) **A couple of minutes later, the Juggling Man of the troupe rides up to them, the man whose melee skills alerted Morgan to them being mercenaries* ** You're now known as JM (JM) My Lord, our leader has now left us to go back to the area that used to be his for the night (JM) **Edward glances back towards the turning, obviously thinking hard* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) who holds command while he's gone? (JM) I do, my Lord (JM) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((Edward)) (@Morgan) Very good. You say it used to be his? (JM) E: **He pales noticeably** Is he the former Freiarr Karlsruhe?! * JM nods at Edward, looking serious, Then looks at Morgan (JM) It did. Karlsruhe had bounced back and forward over the centuries between his family and the nearest Freiarrs, complicated by religion. He was far away in a military hospital when the truce was called. And his neighbour annexed the town with all his might. (JM) *Edward looks very grim* I remember hearing about it. It was a sickening abomination. * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) Whats the situation with it now? * JM nods, looking at Morgan (JM) It's in the hands of the neighbour, made into one Freiarrdom. All his tenants were slaughtered. *he looks very solemn* They killed his five children. And they gang raped his wife. By the time he arrived back, she had thrown herself off the roof of their castle, because she did not want him to bear the dishonour of him having a wife who was so tainted, according to a letter she left with her brother in the next town. (JM) E: *he is nodding slowly, jaw tense, eyes fixed on the road ahead* * JM watches Morgan's reaction * @Morgan grinds his teeth (@Morgan) That is not acceptable (JM) You were lucky, in Sudlachenburg, my Lord. But these atrocities happened often that first year, and occasionally still do. (JM) My family lands in Mainz were destroyed by the War itself, but it was always in the back of my mind that the end of the War wouldn't be the end of the danger. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Do you have a map? (JM) What of? (@Morgan) The area in general * JM heads back along the train to find one (JM) **Edward takes his flask from his pocket, sipping the expensive whiskey before offering it to Morgan* * @Morgan shakes his head, thanking him (JM) *He puts it away* The annexing Freiarr is objectionist. He was quite well-known at the time because of his connection to His Grace (@Morgan) I'm trying to get my head around the layout of Freiarrdoms and Grafdoms around here... * @Morgan glances at him (@Morgan) connection? (JM) Eisenfurst Fischlers mistress, the Vodacce one who birthed his three children, was married off to a Freiarr... (@Morgan) I see (JM) E: That was years ago, long before the annexing. She died about ten years ago. * JM returns with a couple of maps, handing them over (JM) Here, my Lord (JM) **The maps are one of the Grafdoms, and one of the Freiarrdoms * JM points out the area of Salzburg that was Karlsruhe until five years ago, and the 6 friarrdoms that surround the expanded Salzburg. None of them ring a bell, and they are all in the Konigsreich of Hainzl * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) Why does he go back? (JM) He sleeps on his wife's grave (JM) E: *he bows his head a little at this* (JM) We have tried reasoning with him, but it makes no odds. With her resting place only an hour away, it makes no true difference to our travel, we all stay in Paan, where we are staying tonight, and he finds us in the morning, then we get on the road again. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its understandable (JM) He will be back tomorrow morning. I will probably take the others to somewhere they can blow off some steam tonight, and we will all be fine on the morrow, my Lord * @Morgan nods (JM) Do you want to give me the maps back tomorrow, my Lord? (@Morgan) If you don't mind leaving them with me (JM) Not at all, my Lord. If you will excuse me, your son wants us to sing again, and it'll do the men good. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) of course (JM) E: **He scans the rest of the group, watching Adalbrecht, Molly, Varick, Claudia, Sorgi and James with the other mercenaries. The dwarf appears to have found some child suitable jokes because they are all laughing when the Juggling Man joins them. Edward nods to himself. ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) I'm going to go for a bit of a gallop, every one here looks settled enough. I'll wait for you further down the road * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well (Edward) E: **he inclines his head before speeding his horse off** (Edward) **He feels a flash of unease** [Is everything alright, liebling?] (@Morgan) [absolutely fine. He needs to clear his head a bit] (Edward) [Alright, liebling] **The singing starts, and continues even once Edward rejoins them half an hour later, looking a bit less tense. It only stops when they get to the small, rest-stop town of Paan and head off to their rooms to get cleaned up. The tavern they have chosen has few people staying, so they are easily able to get enough rooms this time. ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 30 October 2020 01:59:21 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly