------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 3 November 2020 09:21:39 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) **He dreams that he rides through the village of Sudlachenburg. It has been destroyed, bodies in the streets as maimed as those on the battlefield. The air smells similar, blood and worse. He is the only one alive. Xantha leads him on towards a desolate Die Dauerhaftigkeit. What catches his attention there against the grey sky and grey roof is a bright flash of scarlet hair as Molly stands high up, watching the Sudlache with a sad expression. (Mtf) (Molly) He knows inside him somewhere that she intends to jump, and that whatever troops annexed the town also took turns at raping his beloved wife. With loud shouts, he pleads and reasons, begging her not to, telling her he loves her, that what they did to her doesn't change his feelings at all, yet she still jumps, and he awakens with a start as her body hits the ground. (Done) * @Morgan lays in silence, holding Molly to him * Molly stirs a little, nestling in closer, holding him tighter. She murmurs (Molly) You okay? (@Morgan) Just nightmares blossom * Molly nods a little against his chest. She softly starts to sing Kosk Yn Ta to him, her head on his chest, sending vibrations through him. It's relaxing, and he finds himself drifting back to sleep. ((Fight it though he can tell it's a few hours from dawn or go with it?)) (@Morgan) ((go with it)) (Molly) **he dreams he's on a small island (Molly) **it's warm and sandy. With a shovel over his shoulder he follows Varick who sprints with Captain Ulysses to a particular spot where the black and white cat starts to dig. After digging himself, he removes a large chest. Inside it is a piece of raw Dracheneisen with a fissure that pulses dark pink. There's a chime from him pocket that wakes him* * @Morgan rolls out of bed, getting dressed * Molly settles back into the pillows not even waking * @Morgan quickly straps on his weapons and heads downstairs to go outside (Molly) **its drizzling a little, and only Edward is outside, practising ** You're now known as Edward * Edward runs through many of the things they learnt in Tannen, though there are some unfamiliar moves there too (@Morgan) Where have you picked up those? * Edward looks at him a moment before continuing (Edward) That tribe in Northern Vesten. You're up early (@Morgan) I'm always up now... would you teach me? * Edward nods (Edward) If you want. I wouldn't have thought you could have torn yourself away (@Morgan) Molly's asleep. I had nightmares, I need to focus on something * Edward moves through the first move very slowly (Edward) You're very prone to nightmares? * @Morgan nods, copying him (@Morgan) Every damn night * Edward spends a moment correcting him, walking around him (Edward) Maybe you should ask Mother for the Martröðargildra (@Morgan) for the what? (Edward) The nightmare trap I brought her * Edward shows him the move again (@Morgan) No, I won't ask for a gift you got for mother * @Morgan copies him * Edward nods, watching him (Edward) If I had known you needed it, I'd have given it to you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I've dealt with them for years * Edward nods, showing him a different move. Both of these are brutal, not fancy (@Morgan) I dread to think how much more dangerous would be knowing these moves * Edward smiles (Edward) I only know the three I will show you unfortunately * @Morgan nods * Edward spends a bit of time showing him and perfecting it. As usual, Morgan picks it up quickly (Edward) Do you want to spar now? * @Morgan nods * Edward salutes him. It goes well, though Morgan would be able to beat him. The only issue that occurs is that Morgan suddenly gets a flashback of his own memories, and his fist in Edwards face, the punch that broke his nose * @Morgan frowns, backing away * Edward breathes heavily watching him (Edward) You're done? (@Morgan) Got distracted * Edward smirks (Edward) Again * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No... * Edward stands still but relaxed, waiting for either Morgan to explain or him to continue sparring (@Morgan) I had a sudden recollection of punching you * Edward nods slowly {guilt, sadness} (Edward) Do you want to stop * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, I'm not ready to yet * Edward nods, suddenly resuming with a smile. He pushes Morgan harder this time, though nowhere near to his limit * Edward keeps it up, til they're both warmed up and muscles worked nicely. He then bows (Edward) Thank you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Thank you... its nice to learn something new * Edward looks at the sky a moment (Edward) Yes. *he pauses* You hadn't heard about the atrocity at Karlsruhe? * @Morgan shakes his head * Edward sheathes his sword (Edward) Horrible. Senseless. (@Morgan) Thats what my nightmare was... but it was home and I returned in time to see Molly throw herself from the roof * Edward nods, jaw tight (Edward) I don't get nightmares often, but I've had one very similar to that about Home... (@Morgan) It doesn't sit well with me. I want to do something about it. * Edward broods on it (Edward) What could we even do? There isn't much trade between Graben and Salzburg, or Sudlachenburg and Salzburg (@Morgan) I don't know yet... what about Gottkirchen? * Edward shrugs (Edward) I don't know. But Maubourg would not object to annexing a weaker neighbour *he scowls briefly* * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) There's something we need to discuss (Edward) Out here, at breakfast, or Fathers room? (@Morgan) We have some privacy here... Needs to be just you and I * Edward nods, stretching out his shoulder with a loud crunch and a wince (Edward) Go on (@Morgan) How do you feel about magic? * Edward frowns a little (Edward) I don't like it, but I understand it's usefulness. Deedee would have died in Stuttgart if we hadn't had a healer in our platoon * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know of one who could deal with your shoulder * Edward nods distractedly (Edward) It's complicated. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) You feel it is a deserved reminder... (Edward) Sort of. It's a memorial. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I understand... (@Morgan) Think on it. If maybe it could be reduced but not removed... (Edward) I'll consider it (@Morgan) I understand though... (Edward) Your back? (@Morgan) scar on my thigh. My back is part of who I am, the scar on my thigh is a reminder of something I did. * Edward doesn't seem to mind the drizzle * Edward looks a little tense then (Edward) From the fire? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, but its not important... whats important is that I understand * Edward nods (Edward) I need you to cover for me tonight in Atemlos (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) There's someone I need to see, and Father will go ballistic (@Morgan) who? * Edward frowns a little (Edward) I don't think you will like the answer (@Morgan) I don't like a great many things, but I still wish to know (Edward) A woman called Petra, who I have known since I was fifteen. (@Morgan) a... close friend? * Edward nods (@Morgan) You are going to tell her about your betrothal? * Edward nods, smiling (@Morgan) Of course (Edward) She is going to be delighted. We have been friends for a long time. She was my first time. *he frowns a moment* Did you mean close friend like Mistress? (@Morgan) Not exactly, no... * Edward nods (Edward) We are close friends, but we haven't been _close_ friends since I met Mina. Petra was very kind and I think James should meet her * @Morgan frowns * Edward raises his eyebrows (Edward) There's a problem with that? (@Morgan) Maybe I'm a _little_ like father * Edward smiles (Edward) What do you object to exactly? Perhaps I can explain it in a way that you can understand (@Morgan) I don't exactly know... I'll manage. * Edward nods (Edward) I'm not corrupting him, Morgan. * @Morgan nods (Edward) After what happened to him last night, Petra will be the perfect remedy. *he smiles a little* She's dealt with it before. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll trust your judgement on this * Edward nods (Edward) Trust my experience. I'm certain it won't have been something that happened for you. * @Morgan nods (Edward) So you will cover for me with Father whilst I take him to meet her? (@Morgan) Of course * Edward nods (Edward) Good. It was my shoulder you wanted to talk about? (@Morgan) One thing I wanted to... we need to talk about Gottkirchen * Edward nods (Edward) About Teresa getting married (@Morgan) Thats off the cards (Edward) I would rather not have to annexe it ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 3 November 2020 11:13:15 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) [11:09] (Edward) I would rather not have to annexe it ** You're now known as EdwardK (@Morgan) Thats not going to be needed (EdwardK) Good. * EdwardK looks towards the now risen sun (@Morgan) I need you to keep what I'm about to tell you to yourself... * EdwardK frowns (EdwardK) Does it put Sudlachenburg or Graben in danger? (@Morgan) I don't believe so. I wouldn't ask you to hold information that did unless we could deal with it quietly * EdwardK nods (EdwardK) Go on (@Morgan) The question the Eisenfurst asked Molly... was part test, but also... he wanted her to denounce her avalon citizenry, so that Queen Elaine has no claim to the charts and shipping that Molly has * EdwardK frowns (EdwardK) This is connected to the title for the far off place you mentioned? * @Morgan nods * EdwardK is still frowning (EdwardK) Renouncing her citizenship is a big ask. She would lose the protection of her homeland, and her rights to own any property there. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) but she is Eisen now, and we will protect her... however, what he offered in return was not enough, so she negotiated new terms * EdwardK frowns deeper (EdwardK) You made your _wife_ negotiate a deal? (@Morgan) It wasn't my choice... part of the reason she was told to keep it to herself was to test her ability to make decisions in my absence. It was the Eisenfursts wish * EdwardK can't frown deeper, so it becomes a scowl (EdwardK) That should not have happened. (@Morgan) No, I was not impressed. But it happened regardless and he and I have... discussed his actions. (EdwardK) Good. She has a husband. It is your duty to guide and protect her. (@Morgan) I gave guidance and support once I learned what was going on, though mostly to confirm what she already knew. He wanted to make sure she could make those decisions without me * EdwardK still looks displeased (EdwardK) She should not need to make these decisions. (@Morgan) No, but that she can is good. Regardless of both of our dislike for it, it has happened, and new terms were set (EdwardK) Right. Did she make the decisions that you would, and should, have made on her behalf? (@Morgan) I believe so... my only worry is that you will see it as a power grab on my part * EdwardK frowns (EdwardK) Why? (@Morgan) Because I can see how it would... (EdwardK) No. Why do you care whether I see it like that? (@Morgan) Because I like where _we_ are going. I dont want to damage that * EdwardK nods slowly (EdwardK) What are the terms? (@Morgan) We get the Koenigsreichs support in getting my ships built, preferential trade opportunities, exclusive trade to Capperlucia... * @Morgan looks at his brother (@Morgan) I take the Grafdom of Gottkirchen. * EdwardK breathes in slowly, quiet as he thinks about this, watching the increasing rain hit the ground (EdwardK) Well... (EdwardK) That is a sizeable undertaking * @Morgan nods * EdwardK looks serious, obviously processing this (EdwardK) It's a risk. (@Morgan) Long term it could provide much much better stability * EdwardK nods slowly (EdwardK) It could. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) It also removes the power vacuum when he dies (EdwardK) Two Grafdoms will be a lot of work and pressure. You will be in the spotlight in a way you wouldn't as just the Graf of Sudlachenburg * EdwardK still looks serious (@Morgan) I'll be taking over Gottkirchen in three years, with an overseer in place before then to make sure Maubourg doesn't sabotage the place in the meantime (@Morgan) I'll be there while father is still in place, so I'll have his support... and I hope yours * EdwardK nods a little (EdwardK) You have considered the risks of all of this? (@Morgan) constantly * EdwardK nods. He seems to be thinking hard on this. (EdwardK) What about the situation of Molly's birth? (@Morgan) She's a gentleman daughters regardless, and holds title in Capperlucia * EdwardK nods a little (EdwardK) Let's hope that's enough. (@Morgan) Perhaps a title of Duchess would be enough? * EdwardK laughs (EdwardK) That would be a deterrent to most (@Morgan) You are more worried for her safety than protocol... * EdwardK frowns deeply * EdwardK speaks very distractedly "Am I?" * @Morgan watches him * EdwardK is still frowning deeply. He doesn't seem to be coming to a conclusion to this (@Morgan) Speak your mind Edward... (EdwardK) Actually, will you excuse me? * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) if you need to * EdwardK just walks off, clearly distracted * @Morgan watches him go, confused * EdwardK doesn't come back even when the rain starts * @Morgan sighs, heading inside (EdwardK) ((Where is he going?)) (@Morgan) ((to breakfast)) * @Morgan goes to find food and coffee (EdwardK) **Breakfast is busy, the only ones who missing are Molly, Edward and Karlsruhe. He has the opportunity to talk to any of the others * @Morgan eats quietly, frowning (EdwardK) **Everyone seems fairly focused on their own conversations, leaving him to his own devices (EdwardK) **He gets finished, and Adalbrecht comes over, leaving Varick with Claudia who looks a little tired. Adalbrecht sits beside Morgan ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (Adalbrecht) Have you and Molly fallen out? (@Morgan) No, why? (Adalbrecht) You're scowling, she hasn't come to breakfast * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) I was talking to Edward, he got distracted and had to leave suddenly. I'm concerned (Adalbrecht) About what? (@Morgan) That I've somehow damaged the progress we've made (Adalbrecht) Do you want me to go and find him? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) but I don't want to seem overbearing * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Where did you last see him? * @Morgan tells him * Adalbrecht heads off ** You're now known as Sorgi * Sorgi comes to Morgan (Sorgi) M'Lord, everything is ready and on the coach, the mercenary leader has just arrived. We're only waiting on her ladyship's trunk * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll go and see if she's ready * Sorgi nods, inclining his head. He goes over to Claudia and Varick * @Morgan gets up, heading up to his room ** You're now known as Molly * Molly has locked the door * @Morgan frowns, knocking on the door (Molly) Just a minute (@Morgan) alright blossom * Molly comes and unlocks it a minute later. She's wearing the same clothes to ride in as yesterday with her modified trouspers. The room smells like strong coffee (@Morgan) All is well? * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) Can we talk a minute? * @Morgan nods, wary * Molly motions him in before relocking the door (Molly) It won't take long * Molly looks a little unsure of herself (@Morgan) whasts the problem blossom? (Molly) It's about last night... in the Tavern, and then here *she watches him* * @Morgan nods watching her (Molly) I... I want to apologise, for how brazen I was, how demanding. I... I want to say it was the brandy, but it wasn't... (@Morgan) You are apologising? * Molly nods (Molly) It's... unseemly for a Veisgrafin act so (@Morgan) Thats as maybe, but its equally unseemly for a Veisgraf to act that way... and I'd do it again. * Molly blushes, watching him, smiling slightly (Molly) You would? (@Morgan) assuming you would be willing * Molly nods (Molly) I would. And I want to, so badly. I just don't know that my desires should be as strong or as unconventional as they are, and I worry I am too much * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) It was wonderful to just relax and be together in that moment * Molly nods watching him (Molly) I just worry that you will be disappointed with me and my lustiness, that you will think less of me for it * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) no * Molly nods, starting to smile (Molly) Okay... Good... that's a relief (@Morgan) No, what happened last night was a relief... this is just a welcome confirmation * Molly bites her lower lip, smiling (Molly) Do you need any reassurance about any of it from me? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) no (Molly) Good *she smiles, blushing* I did warn you I could hear a lot of bossiness... (Molly) Bear * * @Morgan nods * Molly picks up a letter from the table (Molly) Are you ready to leave now? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) if you are * Molly nods (Molly) It is our last day on the road... * Molly smiles warmly at him * @Morgan nods (Molly) I won't need to wear these trousers on the ship... (@Morgan) No... (Molly) So it will probably be a few weeks before you get to find out the access method... *she grins, before unlocking the door* * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) I shall wait in anticipation (Molly) Unless, of course, you catch me before we get to Atemlos... *she opens the door, taking quick steps into the hall out of reach* * @Morgan growls slightly, following her out * Molly watches him, gradually stepping backwards, maintaining the distance, eyes full of mischief (Molly) Don't forget the trunk, mon petit chou! * @Morgan grumbles, dragging the trunk behind him * Molly continues to walk backwards, amused (@Morgan) Watch your step blossom (Molly) **Which is a very apt time for Edward to step out of his room and Molly to collide into him, almost losing her footing. He catches her automatically, looking at her a moment, then smirking a little * Molly bites her lip, a mix of amusement, embarrassment and playfulness. She looks back at Morgan, watching his expression (Molly) E: Are you missing something, brother? It looks like your wife is up to some mischief (@Morgan) Some things don't change, really... * @Morgan smirks (Molly) E: Do you need some help? (Molly) E: *he lets go of her, but positions himself in such a way as to not let her pass until he has an answer (@Morgan) I would like some help with this trunk, actually (Molly) E: *he nods, coming back to Morgan to get the trunk, then pulling it towards the stairs * Molly looks around, clearly calculating * Molly glances at Morgan with mischief before wandering after Edward, assuming she will hear Morgan if he sneaks up on her * @Morgan walks along behiind her * Molly watches him over her shoulder now and then, then speaks quietly (Molly) It will only be three or so weeks before I have to do some riding in Avalon... * @Morgan nods (Molly) Although, you can ride _almost_ as fast as I... *she grins* (@Morgan) I will catch you... * Molly licks her lip (Molly) I am not so sure, liebes herz (@Morgan) we'll see, wont we * Molly follows Edward and the trunk down through the inn, but at enough distance that their quiet talk isn't overheard (Molly) Oh I rather hope so. It will be most delightful to torment you (@Morgan) If you think you can (Molly) Oh Mon petit chou... *she smiles, eyes lighting up* you will regret that (@Morgan) I rather hope so (Molly) **Edward gets them outside. It's still raining. Molly makes a noise of frustration at the weather (Molly) Oh no! That's not at all fair! (@Morgan) Sadly that is Eisen weather for you (Molly) E: *he glances round at her exclamation, watching them a moment* * Molly looks at him (Molly) Fortunately some places are always sunny **she sends the thought to him of her riding him in the warm sunshine in the secret garden, hair and skin seeming to glow in the sunlight* * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles, going over to her horse where a groom is waiting in case she needs help mounting up. The others are already in the process of doing so * @Morgan pulls Edward to one side ** You're now known as Edward * Edward looks at him enquiringly (@Morgan) Are you alright? You left so suddenly and were distracted... I am concerned I have upset you * Edward shakes his head (Edward) You... made me question myself. (@Morgan) I did? * Edward nods, watching as Molly gets settled in the saddle pinching her lower lip (Edward) Her safety over protocol... and in turn, you and I over protocol. * @Morgan watches him (@Morgan) and? (Edward) And that is where we are... Where I am. And that is unsettling. (@Morgan) That doesn't really answer my question... (Edward) Which is? (@Morgan) Would you choose her safety over protocol? * Edward nods, serious (Edward) If I had to, yes. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it'd be really helpful if she held a title in Eisen, so that choice wouldn't need to be made... (Edward) She is a veisgrafin (Edward) Incase you forgot that part of your wedding day. * Edward smirks (@Morgan) Yes, I know but... it wouldn't hurt, would it... then your concerns about her manner of birth would be... assuaged * Edward nods (Edward) It would make it easier, no doubt. * @Morgan sniffs (@Morgan) Best wait til Saturday then... * Edward looks at him (Edward) For what? (@Morgan) For that title to be bestowed (Edward) **Adalbrecht looks over at them** You two can gossip in the saddle, let's get going! (Edward) You said you won't be taking Gottkirchen for three years? (@Morgan) No, but you don't become a duchess by running a Grafdom anyway * @Morgan heads to his horse (Edward) Wait, what?! **Edward follows him, own horse forgotten * * @Morgan hauls himself into the saddle (@Morgan) You plan to walk? (Edward) **Adalbrecht: Edward, unless you are sharing your brother's horse, mount up! * @Morgan smiles slightly before looking at his father (@Morgan) lead on, my lord, we have things to discuss... we'll catch up * Edward looks at Morgan, rolling his eyes, speaking quietly, obviously joking (Edward) Next time I will let you explain what he would be outraged by! (Edward) **Adalbrecht leads the others out * @Morgan blushes, laughing quietly * Edward laughs, watching him (Edward) If he wasn't with mother, I'd take him to Petra too (Edward) **The groom brings Edward his horse, and Edward mounts up * @Morgan laughs * Edward encourages his horse on, trailing the others and the coach, riding beside Morgan (Edward) Now, how is your wife going to be a Duchess? * @Morgan blinks a couple of times (@Morgan) well, generally speaking, a title if conferred, and then the person holds that title * Edward scowls at him (Edward) Stop being an ass * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) but its so much fun * Edward smiles at an internal thought (@Morgan) Trade rights weren't enough... so she negotiated a title (Edward) That's... daring (@Morgan) It was part of his original offer... me being Graf of Gottkirchen was daring... * Edward nods (Edward) I assumed the Koertig ambition was conferred by blood... * @Morgan frowns slightly (@Morgan) its not ambition... its aspiration... (Edward) That is the same thing (@Morgan) No, its really not. (Edward) Why? (@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." * Edward ponders (Edward) What is this idea you aspire to? (@Morgan) That we should treat everyone better... that we can fix our home. Elevating others is not the same as lowering ourselves... * Edward nods slowly (Edward) That is different to ambition. * @Morgan nods * Edward thinks about this another few minutes (Edward) You don't want to be the Graf of Sudlachenburg or Gottkirchen for you... * @Morgan nods enthusiastically (Edward) Huh. (@Morgan) I get the feeling you suddenly understand me quite a bit better * Edward shakes off the rain before reaching into his saddle bag and pulling out a hat (Edward) That's certainly given me something to think on * @Morgan nods (Edward) **further down the train, he sees more hats put on, and Molly pull up her hood. Claudia takes off coat, wrapping it round Varick who is in front of her * Edward shelves that a moment (Edward) Things looked to be going well this morning in your aims with your wife * @Morgan nods, smiling (Edward) **Ahead, Sorgi takes off his hat, reaching over to stick it on Claudias head * @Morgan watches, waiting for her to lash out (Edward) It's good to see. She's as smitten with you as I've ever seen in a woman. (@Morgan) I am rather thrilled to hear that (Edward) **Claudia doesn't lash out. Instead she says something with a playfully disparaging expression and Sorgi laughs (Edward) You missed a very easy opportunity to kiss her though. (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) She'd just said about finding you handsome, scary, eye and was watching you intently. That's generally a strong sign they want it. But then, being more like Father, it's a bit public for you (Edward) Etc* * @Morgan frowns slightly (@Morgan) It was a time when I was... lost within myself. * Edward just looks confused (Edward) What are you talking about? (@Morgan) Talking about when we first met reminded me how... unpleasant I could be, thats all * Edward nods (Edward) You were as bad as she said? (@Morgan) Worse. My temper when you first got to the Eisenfursts estate was _nothing_ compared to what I was like constantly * Edward looks a little surprised (Edward) How did she make any in roads with you? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) with patience and caring * Edward smiles (Edward) You're a lucky man * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know (@Morgan) as for it being a bit public... You, my brother, have no idea * Edward glances at him (Edward) It's worth overcoming that inhibition. They love little more than your feelings overcoming your reason. The Feminine thrives on two things, emotion, and praise. * @Morgan glances (@Morgan) I noticed last night * Edward looks intrigued (Edward) Oh? (@Morgan) it would be improper to say what occurred before we left the tavern... * Edward smiles (Edward) You kissed her, I hope! (@Morgan) No * @Morgan blushes * Edward laughs a moment (Edward) Would Father give you a look of disapproval? (@Morgan) He would be outraged (@Morgan) I'm not sure you'd approve * Edward looks impressed (Edward) Well well... still waters really do run deep if it is something that I might disapprove of! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed * Edward inclines his head (Edward) Congratulations on being far less prudish than our Father (@Morgan) I could be a virgin priest and still be less prudish than him * Edward sniggers (Edward) Can you imaging Father listening to a confessional of whatever was going on between you and your wife last night? * @Morgan tilts his head for a moment (@Morgan) No... I'm fairly sure his outrage would cause him to explode (Molly) **Though there is no way he could have heard Edward say Father, Adalbrecht still turns in his saddle to look back at them as if making sure they aren't dawdling* * @Morgan coughs (@Morgan) busted * Molly snorts, laughing loudly, and Adalbrecht frowns disapprovingly before facing forward again ** You're now known as Edward (Edward) You get to explain it if he calls us on it! You could be a Graf in 3 _minutes_ (@Morgan) I'm fairly sure he wont thrash someone due to be a duke in a few days... * @Morgan looks at Edward (@Morgan) fairly sure, not certain... * Edward smirks (Edward) If it's something I might not approve of, I think he'd thrash you even if you were an Eisenfurst * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) you may well be right * Edward looks thoughtful (Edward) The mishap on the brothel was good fortune for someone at least *he smirks* (Edward) In* (@Morgan) speaking of which... mishap? (Edward) Are you sure you're open-minded enough? *he sniggers* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think so (EdK) He intended it to be his first time. The tension and excitement was a little too much, and he didn't get as far as he planned to (@Morgan) ah, I see. Unfortunate. * EdK nods (EdK) Embarrassing and humiliating... And I remembered that very well! * @Morgan nods, glancing at him * EdK looks mostly amused but a little embarrassed (EdK) I told you I'd be better suited! (Molly) [15:14] (EdK) I told you I'd be better suited! (Molly) [15:14] (EdK) I told you I'd be better suited! * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and you were right (@Morgan) and you were right (Molly) Petra will be kind and build his confidence. She knows what she's doing (Molly) Petra will be kind and build his confidence. She knows what she's doing ** You're now known as Edward ** Molly is now known as Edward * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well (@Morgan) very well (Edward) Karsten took me when I was a lot younger than James (Edward) Karsten took me when I was a lot younger than James * @Morgan shows an expression of distaste * @Morgan shows an expression of distaste (@Morgan) I know (@Morgan) I know * Edward watches him, looking perplexed * Edward watches him, looking perplexed (Edward) That bothers you? (Edward) That bothers you? (@Morgan) I've read his diaries... he was not a nice person (@Morgan) I've read his diaries... he was not a nice person * Edward frowns * Edward frowns (Edward) Karsten was duplicitous, but taking me to Atemlos for my fifteenth birthday was at my request (Edward) Karsten was duplicitous, but taking me to Atemlos for my fifteenth birthday was at my request * @Morgan shrugs * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) The impression I got was that he set about getting you to want to... (@Morgan) The impression I got was that he set about getting you to want to... (@Morgan) he gloated that he had done so and what knowledge of it would have done to father (@Morgan) he gloated that he had done so and what knowledge of it would have done to father * Edward shrugs * Edward shrugs (Edward) No. I had a year left before going to a War I didn't know if I would survive. I could have persued the girls in Sudlachenburg, or at court, but I didn't want to hurt any of them. I didn't want to die without experiencing it. (Edward) No. I had a year left before going to a War I didn't know if I would survive. I could have persued the girls in Sudlachenburg, or at court, but I didn't want to hurt any of them. I didn't want to die without experiencing it. * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods * Edward smiles * Edward smiles (Edward) Have you ever been at a dinner party where you're having to be nice to people who don't deserve it, or who are tremendous bores, but you need their good graces? (Edward) Have you ever been at a dinner party where you're having to be nice to people who don't deserve it, or who are tremendous bores, but you need their good graces? (@Morgan) Would you like to have another look at who you're talking to? (@Morgan) Would you like to have another look at who you're talking to? * Edward nods * Edward nods (Edward) Good point. The rest of us have to do that. It takes a lot of skill and effort to not show them what you think. (Edward) Good point. The rest of us have to do that. It takes a lot of skill and effort to not show them what you think. * @Morgan shrugs * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I cant say I have too much issue with that either (@Morgan) I cant say I have too much issue with that either (@Morgan) however, I understand what you're saying... (@Morgan) however, I understand what you're saying... (Edward) And that's how I appreciate the work done by the girls in brothels. They work hard to earn their way. They're only selling their skills the same as we did in the War (Edward) And that's how I appreciate the work done by the girls in brothels. They work hard to earn their way. They're only selling their skills the same as we did in the War * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats an... enlightened way of looking at it (@Morgan) thats an... enlightened way of looking at it * Edward glances at him * Edward glances at him (Edward) I suppose it is. Even more so that I have always aimed to be a pleasant dinner guest. (Edward) I suppose it is. Even more so that I have always aimed to be a pleasant dinner guest. * @Morgan raises an eyebrow * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) I see (@Morgan) I see * Edward laughs * Edward laughs (Edward) You practise with a blade each day so that you're ready when you have an actual enemy. It's not really much different. (Edward) You practise with a blade each day so that you're ready when you have an actual enemy. It's not really much different. (@Morgan) So, you're a social prostitute... thats what you're saying? (@Morgan) So, you're a social prostitute... thats what you're saying? (@Morgan) Or that I should practice being more... personable... (@Morgan) Or that I should practice being more... personable... * Edward smiles a little * Edward smiles a little (Edward) Treat all women like possible sparring partners when it comes to flirting. They will hone your skills. (Edward) Treat all women like possible sparring partners when it comes to flirting. They will hone your skills. (@Morgan) I think my wife would take issue with that (@Morgan) I think my wife would take issue with that * @Morgan shakes his head slightly * @Morgan shakes his head slightly (@Morgan) and Claudia definitely would (@Morgan) and Claudia definitely would * Edward laughs * Edward laughs (Edward) I meant generally, I don't think your wife would be as tolerant of it as my future wife is. I wouldn't risk it with Claudia either. (Edward) I meant generally, I don't think your wife would be as tolerant of it as my future wife is. I wouldn't risk it with Claudia either. * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (Edward) Or did you mean your wife would take issue with me flirting with her? *he smirks* (Edward) Or did you mean your wife would take issue with me flirting with her? *he smirks* (@Morgan) Its a good job I know that is not a sign of intent... (@Morgan) Its a good job I know that is not a sign of intent... * Edward laughs * Edward laughs (Edward) A bit possessive, are you? (Edward) A bit possessive, are you? (@Morgan) somewhat (@Morgan) somewhat * Edward nods * Edward nods (Edward) I will try not to then (Edward) I will try not to then * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know it'll be a struggle, with you being such a floozy (@Morgan) I know it'll be a struggle, with you being such a floozy * Edward smiles * Edward smiles (Edward) I do it without realising. It's gotten me into a duel or ten (Edward) I do it without realising. It's gotten me into a duel or ten * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that doesn't surprise me (@Morgan) that doesn't surprise me (Edward) Even though it's common at court, noble husbands seem to hate it. I think it's because I am too good at it (Edward) Even though it's common at court, noble husbands seem to hate it. I think it's because I am too good at it (@Morgan) you show them up (@Morgan) you show them up * Edward nods * Edward nods (Edward) It's easier to get a noble wife into bed than almost any other woman. (Edward) It's easier to get a noble wife into bed than almost any other woman. (@Morgan) lack of attention? (@Morgan) lack of attention? * Edward nods * Edward nods (Edward) The attention drops, they stop being flirted with and told they're beautiful. All that push and pull of the days of courting is lost. Too many noble men take their wives affection for granted. (Edward) The attention drops, they stop being flirted with and told they're beautiful. All that push and pull of the days of courting is lost. Too many noble men take their wives affection for granted. * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that makes sense (@Morgan) that makes sense * Edward smiles * Edward smiles (Edward) And that's one of the reasons I have learnt all I have. Marriage is courting a woman who already knows all your flaws and weaknesses day in day out. I want Mina to never be susceptible to the attentions of men like me. (Edward) And that's one of the reasons I have learnt all I have. Marriage is courting a woman who already knows all your flaws and weaknesses day in day out. I want Mina to never be susceptible to the attentions of men like me. (@Morgan) Thats actually very sweet (@Morgan) Thats actually very sweet * Edward smiles * Edward smiles (Edward) Shut up Morgan. (Edward) Shut up Morgan. (@Morgan) as you wish, mighty brother (@Morgan) as you wish, mighty brother * Edward laughs * Edward laughs (Edward) That's King Of Eisen to you (Edward) That's King Of Eisen to you (@Morgan) yes my liege (@Morgan) yes my liege * Edward looks thoughtful * Edward looks thoughtful (Edward) If Molly gives up her birth citizenship of Avalon, won't she still have citizenship for marrying an Avalonian? (Edward) If Molly gives up her birth citizenship of Avalon, won't she still have citizenship for marrying an Avalonian? (@Morgan) sort of, but my ties to Eisen are stronger (@Morgan) sort of, but my ties to Eisen are stronger * Edward nods * Edward nods (Edward) Does she not mind giving it up? (Edward) Does she not mind giving it up? (@Morgan) Very much so... but she'd promised to make her life here anyway (@Morgan) Very much so... but she'd promised to make her life here anyway * Edward nods * Edward nods (Edward) Not many women would follow like that. (Edward) Not many women would follow like that. * @Morgan nods * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as you've said, I'm very lucky (@Morgan) as you've said, I'm very lucky (Edward) What was she up to that had me having to catch her? (Edward) What was she up to that had me having to catch her? (@Morgan) teasing me, walking backwards to see if i was chasing her (@Morgan) teasing me, walking backwards to see if i was chasing her * Edward laughs * Edward laughs (Edward) Were you? ((@Morgan) while dragging the trunk?! * Molly laughs ** You're now known as Edward * Edward laughs (Edward) That was short sighted of you (@Morgan) she asked me to bring it... * Edward laughs harder (Edward) Sneaky * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know * Edward glances at him (Edward) You're as silly over her as Father is over Mother * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'd sacrifice my soul to keep her safe * Edward looks impressed (Edward) I never thought I'd be stealing romantic lines from you... (@Morgan) Romantic or otherwise, I simply told the truth (Edward) You've told her that, I presume? (@Morgan) Not nearly enough * Edward nods a little, looking at the sky (Edward) I think we're in for a rough morning * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) agreed (Edward) Do you want to stop and put Varick and Molly in the coach? * @Morgan nods (Edward) Do you want to take Father in too, keep them company? (@Morgan) Keep his delicate head from the rain? Good idea (Edward) He's not much better wet than tired * @Morgan nods (Edward) **This is all sorted, and Morgan has the option of riding with the others or going in the coach * @Morgan gets in the coach (Edward) **It's cosy, and they have quite a good time, but the storm that comes is loud and Varick is soon curled up to Morgan, holding him tight. Adalbrecht is talking about what life was like when he was a child, before the War. Molly alternates between listening to Adalbrecht and looking very distracted. (Edward) **The accompanying rain lasts around an hour before it starts to dry up, and as the morning wears on the sun starts to come out. Molly looks at Morgan* I want to get out and ride again, is that alright? * @Morgan holds onto Varick, singing very quietly (@Morgan) Nuku, nuku nurmilintu, (@Morgan) V?sy, v?sy, v?st?r?kki. (@Morgan) Nuku nurmelle hyv?lle, (@Morgan) Vaivu maalle valkialle. (@Morgan) (@Morgan) Lintu tuopi liinahapaijan, (@Morgan) Haapana hyv?n hamehen. (@Morgan) Kaskeloinen korvatyynyn, (@Morgan) P??skynen pe?alusen. (@Morgan) (@Morgan) Nuku, nuku nurmilintu, (@Morgan) V?sy, v?sy, v?st?r?kki. (@Morgan) Nuku nurmelle hyv?lle, (@Morgan) Vaivu maalle valkialle. ** You're now known as Molly * Molly watches him absolutely spell-bound. Varick calms, but stays close. Adalbrecht looks impressed * @Morgan glances up, somewhat unsure of himself * Molly looks a little concerned for him (Molly) That was beautiful, is it Vesten? * @Morgan nods (Molly) I've not heard you sing that before *she smiles softly* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I don't sing often * Molly nods, thoughtful (Molly) V: That was good. Can you sing it again? (@Morgan) If you wish, or I could sing a different one... (Molly) V: *he shrugs* don't mind (Molly) [17:57] (Molly) V: *he shrugs* don't mind (@Morgan) Vargen ylar i natten skog (@Morgan) Han vill men kan inte sova (@Morgan) Hungern river i hans varga buk (@Morgan) O det ?r kallt i hans stova (@Morgan) Du varg du varg, kom inte hit (@Morgan) Ungen min f?r du aldrig (@Morgan) Vargen ylar i natten skog (@Morgan) Ylar av hunger o klagar (@Morgan) Men jag ska gen en grisa svans (@Morgan) S?nt passar i varga magar (@Morgan) Du varg du varg, kom inte hit (@Morgan) Ungen min f?r du aldrig (@Morgan) Sov mitt barn i b?dden hos mor (@Morgan) L?t vargen yla i natten (@Morgan) Men jag ska gen en h?nsa skank (@Morgan) Om ingen annan har tatt den (@Morgan) Du varg du varg kom inte hit (@Morgan) Ungen f?r du aldrig (@Morgan) Ooo (@Morgan) Ungen den f?r du aldrig * Molly looks just as spell-bound as before. Varick stops holding on so tight, more relaxed (Molly) Ad: What does it mean? (@Morgan) Its a person singing to a wolf (Molly) Ad: why? * Molly looks intrigued too (@Morgan) The wolf is cold and hungry so the person sings to it of a warm fire and full belly so it won't attack * Molly tilts her head thoughtful (Molly) Ad: Does it work? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) its not like our songs, they don't have an ending really (Molly) Ad: That's strange * @Morgan shrugs * Molly speaks quietly "It's beautiful" * Molly watches him a moment, an intensity in them, wanting to draw out his understanding * @Morgan looks at her a moment (Molly) If it does not have an ending, the song never stops. You are not singing a different song, you are singing the same song with all the people that have sung it before and after * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles, still watching him (Molly) Thank you for sharing it with us * @Morgan nods (Molly) V: Was the first one about a wolf too? (@Morgan) No (@Morgan) That was singing a bird to sleep (Molly) V: *he goes to say something, then seems to remember something, and stays quiet* (Molly) That's very sweet * @Morgan glances at Varick before nodding at Molly (Molly) V: *he looks more relaxed* The thunder has gone now (Molly) **They get back on horse back, the weather improved. Varick rides with Morgan, a little clingy with him. Molly looks happily distracted often on the times he can see her, and about half hour before lunch, a damp Edward rides up to Morgan (who has Varick on his lap talking about whether they can build a bed for Captain Ulysses) speaking accented Avalonian** (Molly) "Az I cannot get any more zhan von vord anzers from your vife about vhat partz of Carleon Zee haz vizited, I zhink it best zhat I leave her to her daydreamz!" *he smiles warmly, glancing over his shoulder at her* * @Morgan nods, also speaking Avalonian (@Morgan) Probably for the best * Molly looks even more lost in her daydreams than the previous day, not fiddling with her lip this time, but holding the reins with only one hand, the other pinching and twisting the brown fabric on her thigh. He can sense that he could pick up her thoughts if he tried (Molly) E: *he watches Morgan's expression with a faint smile* * @Morgan tries to pick up on what she's thinking * Molly is thinking "And then finally Edward gets up to get me another drink, his inane questions over, and I can focus my attention back on Morgan, resuming the most intense stroking that had him pushing up into my hand. ((Stop reading her or continue)) (@Morgan) ((continue)) (Molly) I glance around the tavern to be sure we aren't going to be interrupted, and listen to his breathing and enjoying him in my grip. With a glance, I quietly tell him to pretend like he is whispering to me so we don't get caught, because I have no intention of stopping. ((Stop or continue)) (@Morgan) ((continue)) (Molly) And he brings his mouth against my ear, breathing fast, and says "You, my lass, are a (His breath catches and he hardens further) Very. (His body tenses and the word comes out through gritted teeth) Bad. (With a growl as his manhood jerks hard inside my fist) Girl…" ((Stop or continue)) (@Morgan) ((continue)) (Molly) And then the hot thick pulses of his release surge into the fabric and over my fingers...- Oh for goodness sake is there anyone else who is going to want to come and speak to be and disrupt my fun?! *She is politely answering Claudia's question about training before dinner, but he can tell she's unimpressed* * @Morgan smiles faintly, paying attention to Varick (Molly) **Varick is talking to Edward about his cat in the relentless way of small children, explaining how they got him. Edward is paying attention and asking questions* * Molly brings her horse forward, in line with his (Molly) Liebes herz? (@Morgan) blossom (Molly) Shall I go and look for a good spot for lunch? **nothing in her expression gives away the thoughts he picked up** (@Morgan) If you wish blossom... do you want someone to come with you? * Molly shrugs (Molly) I don't mind. I just want to gather some speed primarily (@Morgan) I'll let you go on then blossom, I wouldn't want to distract you (Molly) E: *He watches her, then Morgan, saying nothing* * Molly nods, smiling, then urges her horse into a gallop, confident as she picks up good pace easily (@Morgan) I know what you're thinking about missed opportunities Edward (Molly) E: *he watches her go with a smile* I also know about playing the long game, Morgan (Molly) V: Will she be safe alone? (@Morgan) I expect so. She took care of herself and her parents when we were attacked on the way home for the first time (Molly) V: That's good * @Morgan nods * Molly is quickly out of sight entirely (Molly) *Varick returns to talking about his cat and the adventures he will take him on. Edward is surreptitiously watching Morgan whilst engaging Varick (Molly) ((What's his expression, how long before he starts to look uneasy)) (@Morgan) ((calm, starts to look uneasy after about fifteen minutes or so)) (Molly) E: *Avalonian* Do you vant me to go and find her? (@Morgan) No, take Varick... I'll go (Molly) E: *He does so, Varick doesn't mind* * @Morgan nods to his brother before spurring his horse into a gallop * Molly is another mile or so down the road where a stream runs between a small copse of trees. She's paddling in the stream, skirt tucked up a little and bare from the knee down, horse tethered to a tree * @Morgan comes to a halt (@Morgan) blossom... * Molly shields her eyes from the sun (Molly) Liebling? Is something the matter? ** (@Morgan) You were gone a while, I started to worry ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (MollyK) No, I am fine, I just wanted some solitude is all * MollyK smiles, watching the little fish in the stream (MollyK) Are you well? You and Edward were talking a good while when we set off * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm fine blossom * MollyK watches to see whether he is staying in the saddle.or getting down * @Morgan looks round, surveying the areas suitability for lunch (MollyK) **It looks good * @Morgan climbs down, tethering his horse (@Morgan) The others are about a mile behind * MollyK smiles, clearly judging the gap between them (MollyK) Alright, we can have lunch in about fifteen or twenty minutes then * @Morgan wanders over (@Morgan) would you like me to leave you in peace? * MollyK frowns deeply (MollyK) No, why would you think that? (@Morgan) Because you wanted some solitude (MollyK) I do not need solitude from you, you do not unpleasantly interrupt my day dreaming * MollyK smiles thoughtfully * @Morgan nods, moving to sit beneath a tree * MollyK kicks around in the water a little, moving towards him til she's around Ten feet away * MollyK pauses, tilting her head, weighing something up * @Morgan watches her (MollyK) The stream is a good place not to get caught (@Morgan) No, I imagine not * MollyK bites her lip (MollyK) I doubt your boots are water proof enough... I could even get a little closer... *she moves to nine feet away* * @Morgan watches her quietly * MollyK giggles (MollyK) However, this close I could easily splash you (@Morgan) You would not wish to do that... * MollyK 's nose wrinkles (MollyK) Wouldn't I though? * MollyK grins * @Morgan shakes his head (MollyK) What would happen if I did do that, my Lord? (@Morgan) I dare say it'd interrupt me * MollyK looks confused (MollyK) Interrupt you? * @Morgan nods, unbuttoning his placket * MollyK watches his hands on his buttons eyes widening, shuddering (@Morgan) You wished to be present, did you not? * MollyK blinks multiple times, mouth going dry. She nods mutely * @Morgan nods slightly, freeing himself from his trousers * MollyK moves through the water, closing the gap to seven feet, evasion completely forgotten, staring at his revealed flesh, breathless * @Morgan looks her up and down as he begins to stroke himself * MollyK shudders hard, eyes fixated upon his movements. She breathes very shallowly through parted lips, absolutely enraptured * @Morgan glances around before starting to put more effort in, knowing they don't have long * MollyK doesn't even have enough functioning thought to check around, but she does move to the waters edge, cheeks flushed, brows together and biting her lip hard * @Morgan sets about getting to an ending quickly, aware of the time passing quickly * MollyK comes to kneel at his left side, taking his free hand and guiding it between her thighs, parting the lapped fabric where the crotch of the trousers was, and bring his fingers against her swollen outer lips. The design is so clever that it barely disrupts the skirt, looking only like he is gently cupping her * @Morgan shivers and moans before pushing his finger into her, working his member harder * MollyK moans softly, watching his fist wrapped around his shaft with hugely wide pupils, barely able to breathe. She looks utterly fascinated and very aroused * @Morgan curls his fingers inside her as he works himself faster, whispering (@Morgan) soon... * MollyK tenses tight around his fingers, having to bite even harder on her lip to not cry out as her body is hit with a huge wave of enjoyment. She glances at his expression briefly * @Morgan looks like he is concentrating, brows knit together before he bucks slightly, spilling his seed on the ground * MollyK exhales hard, watching raptly, clenching tight again. She whispers roughly (MollyK) Oh dear lord yes... * @Morgan lays his head back against the tree, breathing heavily * MollyK speaks really quietly (MollyK) Can-... Can I taste you? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quickly, aye * MollyK brings her mouth to him, gently swirling her tongue across his head and sucking softly. She shudders around his fingers, making a little noise of pleasure * @Morgan moans * MollyK sucks softly again before reluctantly pulling away * @Morgan sighs before buttoning himself back up * MollyK returns to kneeling, cheeks bright red, breathing fast, and shakes her head a little with disbelief (MollyK) That was even more arousing than I have been frantically imaging for months and months (MollyK) Imagining * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm glad * MollyK nods vigorously, obviously thinking hard (MollyK) I mean... just... oh god... * @Morgan nods * MollyK sits down on her heels suddenly (@Morgan) Blossom... you are alright? (MollyK) I... uh huh. Wow. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Better get cleaned up before they arrive * MollyK nods, but looks rather giddy (MollyK) Okay... what do I need to do? (@Morgan) go splash in the water for a moment, gather your thoughts * MollyK nods, standing up, slightly wobbly at first, and steps into the stream * @Morgan scuffs at the leaves on the ground, covering up where he's left his mark * MollyK stands in the stream, eyes closed, face tilted up to the sun, grinning * MollyK sighs happily * @Morgan leans back against the tree, closing his eyes * MollyK glances back towards him, watching him with his eyes closed. Her thoughts spill over, simply one word "Mine." * @Morgan nods slightly (MollyK) **He also gets "Did I say that out loud?! I'm sure I didn't" * @Morgan shakes his head slightly, smiling * MollyK sends him the current feeling of pure happiness and elation she feels, splashing in the water * MollyK gets out, coming to sit beside him (MollyK) Thank you, liebes herz * @Morgan looks confused (MollyK) Doing that for me. * @Morgan smiles slightly, closing his eyes again (@Morgan) you're welcome blossom (MollyK) Was it odd? You said you hadn't not done it for a very long time * MollyK leans her cheek to his arm * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very (MollyK) I am glad you would share it with me * @Morgan takes a deep breath * MollyK doesn't take a breath, anticipating him speaking (@Morgan) I had wondered if perhaps that is what you were doing... * MollyK shakes her head (MollyK) No, I was just splashing in the stream... but if giving you that impression inspires that reaction, I will ensure I make you suspect that again! * @Morgan laughs (MollyK) Besides, I haven't done that alone for a few weeks... * MollyK presses her face closer to his arm, blushing (@Morgan) no? (MollyK) We were in Sudlachenburg last time (@Morgan) That surprises me * MollyK inhales sharply (MollyK) Do you disapprove? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) Not even slightly * MollyK nods, exhaling with relief (MollyK) Good, I have been worrying you might * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) No blossom, I dont * MollyK nods again (MollyK) It was the morning of Ingas wedding... (@Morgan) oh really? (MollyK) You'd gone out to practise, and I needed to be up and dressed so I couldn't wait for you to return... * @Morgan nods * MollyK presses her face to him again (MollyK) And you had promised to find me the wet shift sketch... * @Morgan nods (MollyK) **he starts to feel a hint of uneasiness from her (@Morgan) Blossom... whats worrying you? * MollyK goes to automatically brush it off, then inhales deeply (MollyK) No hiding...? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I perceived your quietness as either discomfort or disinterest (@Morgan) No, I'm just relaxing (MollyK) Alright... so you so not mind me talking about this? (MollyK) Do* (@Morgan) Not at all * MollyK nods (MollyK) The thought of that sketch has always had a strong effect upon me (@Morgan) whys? * MollyK sighs wistfully (MollyK) The sheer thought that my body could have any effect upon you at all, and then that the memory of my body was in your mind, and that there was time involved when you focused on the shapes and curves you had seen, enough to move your fingers to recreate that... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that makes sense (MollyK) It's... *she sighs wistfully again* And then that you kept it, and brought it with you that trip back... * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles a moment, voice quiet (MollyK) There is not a time when I have done that alone where I have not imagined you doing what you just did... (@Morgan) no? (MollyK) But then I had never done that until you first did it to me before we got married * MollyK glances at his expression * @Morgan opens his eyes, looking at her (@Morgan) really? * MollyK nods (MollyK) I had all manner of religious hang ups, but after I left you to go back to my room and got into bed, all I could think of was how it would be to see your hand do to you what I had done to you *she blushes but smiles* * @Morgan smiles, blushing (MollyK) It was not the first time I had imagined that, but the first time I had any idea what that part of a man even looked like * @Morgan nods slightly * MollyK watches him (MollyK) I have surprised you? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) aye (MollyK) Why? * MollyK smiles gently (@Morgan) I assumed all people did that (MollyK) Not people with a mother like mine! (MollyK) Besides, given that you did not, it's hardly all people...*she giggles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) true (MollyK) But then most don't have your Dracheneisen restraint * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that is also true * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I certainly don't. My... initiation in the stable was a last ditch effort to avoid having to do that... * @Morgan nods * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) It's very impressive that given all the times where we were passionate with each other but it did not go as far as achieving release that you did not resort to that *she smiles* (@Morgan) I'm an impressive sort * MollyK nods (MollyK) Oh very! I could have saved myself a great deal of frustrated nights had I not had to deal with my mother's teachings though (@Morgan) oh? * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I am not sure the wall between my room and yours in our cottage in Tawstock would have been thick enough to have kept what I was doing hidden though * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) thats probably quite accurate * MollyK smiles, becoming very distracted again * MollyK suddenly snaps out of it, glancing at him a moment (MollyK) Sorry, my mind wandered off (@Morgan) I noticed * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I do that a lot lately * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know (MollyK) Does it trouble you? (@Morgan) I cant say that it does, providing you can concentrate when its needed * MollyK nods (MollyK) I think it's the travelling that does it (MollyK) I was very distracted earlier, until Claudia interrupted me * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it was fairly obvious * MollyK frowns a little (MollyK) That I was day dreaming, or that those daydreams were... slightly indecent? (@Morgan) That you were daydreaming, though Edward has noticed thats only since we've been closer * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Does that please you? (@Morgan) that Edward has noticed? (MollyK) That it's more frequent, more clear... more intense? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very * MollyK glances at him (MollyK) Yesterday, you said you had only realised fairly recently how enthralled I am with you...? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Was that on Saturday when I discovered you loved me entirely, or before then? (@Morgan) No, about then * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) Were you hoping I would get to that stage, or had you assume the feelings you thought I had were as strong as I was ever going to feel? (@Morgan) The latter * MollyK watches him a moment (MollyK) Had that been troubling you? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I felt like I'd failed you somehow * MollyK looks deeply saddened (MollyK) Why on Theah would you think that?! * @Morgan shrugs * MollyK looks at him directly (MollyK) Liebes herz... (@Morgan) yes (MollyK) No hiding. (@Morgan) I dont really know _why_ I thought it. I just did * MollyK nods thoughtfully (MollyK) You had not failed me, not at all. (MollyK) Why did you not say something? (@Morgan) Why didn't you? * MollyK inhales deeply, speaking carefully (MollyK) Because I thought you loved me enough, and that was as much as you were able to... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and thats why (MollyK) I don't understand (@Morgan) Because I'd accepted thats how it is * MollyK looks deeply thoughtful (MollyK) *slightly nonchalant, bordering on evasive* I suppose so. I wish I knew how I had given you that impression thougg (@Morgan) I didn't say you had... I didn't believe I was worth loving any more than that * MollyK watches him, brow furrowed and tears coming to her eyes (MollyK) Good lord sometimes you are ridiculously thickheaded! * @Morgan looks indignant (@Morgan) I think you'll find I'm particularly Eisen in that regard * MollyK moves suddenly kissing him hard, pushing him back against the tree with the force of it before moving away to look at him with a solemn intensity (MollyK) You _are_ worth loving as much as I do. Entirely. Endlessly. Beyond all sense and reason and decency. I as close to worship you as I can without breaking the tenets of my faith! * @Morgan sniffs (@Morgan) and I feel the same * MollyK looks like she was expecting to have to argue back and forth with him, then opens her mouth, pausing, confused. Floored by this as much as if she had just been Eisened in to something. (MollyK) Uhh... * @Morgan looks around the tree to see if anyone is approaching yet (MollyK) **There's still no sign (@Morgan) I hope that assuages any more concern you had * MollyK shakes her head (MollyK) I had no lingering concerns from the moment you told me you loved me more than life itself * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) Edward asked if I'd told you what I told him earlier (MollyK) And have you? (@Morgan) Have I told you I'd sacrifice my soul to keep you safe? * MollyK blushes, looking surprised (MollyK) No you haven't... and I would, never, ever ask that of you. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) well I would * MollyK nods (MollyK) I appreciate that beyond measure... but if there is ever a situation where you have to make that choice, you must not do it. (@Morgan) In a somewhat more surprising revelation... Edward would put your safety above protocol * MollyK blinks rapidly, looking upwards a moment before looking back to him (MollyK) That is very surprising! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it surprised him (MollyK) How do you feel about that * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) pleased I suppose * MollyK frowns slightly (MollyK) You do not believe him? (@Morgan) I do. I'm taking some time to get used to it * MollyK smiles (MollyK) As always, you have any comfort or aid you would desire from me... * Molly watches him intently, adoringly, leaning in as if to kiss him (Molly) I'll even make you chicken porridge! *she springs up and away from him, giggling* * Morgan scowls, jumping up to chase her (Molly) **She shrieks, bolting for the trees, and laughing loudly. He can hear the approach of multiple sets of hooves, and one set of coach wheels**