** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 16:49:25 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 16:55:33 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (Molly) **Captain Ulysses is asleep on the couch, and Molly is already in their bed when he gets there, reading quietly and obviously quite settled. She puts in a bookmark* ah, liebes herz, would you like me to get up and make your tea? ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) [19:48] (Molly) **Captain Ulysses is asleep on the couch, and Molly is already in their bed when he gets there, reading quietly and obviously quite settled. She puts in a bookmark* ah, liebes herz, would you like me to get up and make your tea? (@Morgan) No, I'll make it blossom * Molly smiles (Molly) Is all well? I did not expect you so soon * @Morgan sets about making his tea (@Morgan) Edward got what he wanted and decided to go to bed... early start for church so they can be on the road first thing (Molly) Are you sure you do not mind me going to church with him, liebling? Given your possessiveness last night... * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, its fine * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) You are sure? * @Morgan nods * Molly nods, setting the book on the side table (Molly) Have you had a nice evening with them? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Father went to bed a while ago, Edward and I played cards. He was trying to get me drunk I think * Molly laughs (Molly) That was rather a pointless quest. Even when we drank so much blokners at the Golden Lantern, you did not seem so (@Morgan) 11 shots in such a short time, it may have worked sooner than that... turns out he wanted my advice * Molly winces (Molly) I would certainly not be able to drink so much... * @Morgan nods (Molly) What advice did he want? (@Morgan) About his first night with Mina * Molly bites her lip, smiling (Molly) _Edward_ wanted _your_ advice about... intimacy? * @Morgan nods * Molly sits forward, resting her chin on her hands, looking intrigued (Molly) Well now you have rather aroused my curiosity... * @Morgan chuckles, sipping his tea (@Morgan) He is nervous (Molly) Even though he has been rather prolific, by all accounts? (@Morgan) Part of their agreement was that he was not to be with a virgin. He's terrified of hurting her * Molly wrinkles her nose (Molly) Unfortunately, that is the way of it (@Morgan) Thats what I said... that it would pass * Molly nods (Molly) Very quickly, if she is lucky... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I explained this to him (Molly) _I_ only learnt recently that with a new partner it can hurt a woman quite a bit again (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) Apparently if the new man is rather bigger than the first, it is not disimilar to the deflowering * Molly watches what he is doing * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns deeply a moment (Molly) That is not personal experience, just in case you were feeling possessive! * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) I figured that blossom * Molly smiles (Molly) Good. It was Stef. (@Morgan) Well, thats information I wasn't expecting * Molly giggles (Molly) Should I not have told you? (@Morgan) No, its fine blossom * Molly smiles (Molly) I suspect it is because she is so small and dainty * @Morgan shrugs * Molly giggles (Molly) There are some benefits to having very wide hips... (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) Well aside from a few seconds of pain, I was quite fine (@Morgan) A benefit of a decidedly average husband, blossom (@Morgan) anyway... I tried to reassure him. Im' quite touched he came to me * Molly blushes a moment before nodding (Molly) That is very sweet. It must have been embarrassing for him? (@Morgan) I think so (Molly) You were quite troubled about paining me, if I recall well * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He is the same... and the idea of being the reason for her having spilled blood appalls him * Molly nods a moment, though pulls the eiderdown a little closer (Molly) That was upsetting for you too? * @Morgan nods (Molly) And it was not a small amount... (@Morgan) No, I did warn him about that (Molly) If he can keep his reaction in check, it will be easier for Mina ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 21:01:37 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (MollyK) [21:00] (Molly) If he can keep his reaction in check, it will be easier for Mina (@Morgan) I explained that he needed to make it all about her, follow her lead * MollyK nods thoughtfully (MollyK) That is what you did with me? * @Morgan nods ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) * MollyK smiles (MollyK) It was very effective... though I think part of me was just plain relieved that it had finally occurred! (@Morgan) I'm thinking that might be the case with them (MollyK) Six years is a very long time to wait! * MollyK smiles, watching him * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he is absolutely worried sick * MollyK makes a sympathetic expression (MollyK) I wish there was something I could do to help * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I think that above all else shows how far we've come (MollyK) That he confided in you? (@Morgan) He's done that once already, but asking my advice in something so important * MollyK smiles warmly (MollyK) That pleases you? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Good. Were you as nervous as he is? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think so. Though he's waited much longer * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) True... Perhaps I could speak to Mina like I did Inga? (@Morgan) I think that may help, yes * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I told Inga that there was be a little pain , some blood but not much different to what we are used to, and it would rapidly become irrelant (MollyK) Irrelevant* (@Morgan) That probably would help, aye (MollyK) Oh, and to just look up into his eyes, breathe slowly, and try to relax everywhere... (@Morgan) and that works?\ * MollyK nods, blushing (MollyK) It certainly helped me. I felt... safe. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) I knew you had me... That it was okay to be nervous, and for it to hurt, because you were holding me and caring for me * MollyK blushes at her sentimentality, looking at his expression * @Morgan is smiling, sipping his tea (MollyK) I know it helped Inga too, though her discomfort was far more drawn out (@Morgan) thats a shame * MollyK shrugs (MollyK) Much less blood though. It seems to vary a great deal * @Morgan nods (MollyK) From what I have gathered from other women and from Marta, it is very uncommon for it to go from very painful to very, very pleasurable as quickly as it did for me (@Morgan) oh? * MollyK nods (MollyK) Most women can't... get to that point just from *she bites her lip a moment* being intimate like that (@Morgan) I see (MollyK) I have embarassed you? (@Morgan) No, blossom (MollyK) Usually when you say I See. * MollyK smiles (@Morgan) There's not really a great deal I can say to it (MollyK) I find it very interesting. I went from not knowing that women enjoyed that physically, to assuming everyone was like me, and then discovered that was not true either! * @Morgan nods, sipping his tea (MollyK) Perhaps Mina will be lucky in that regard too (@Morgan) Hopefully (MollyK) I would imagine Edward must know how to achieve that if not? (@Morgan) I have that impression * MollyK gains a look of mischief (MollyK) Maybe I could let Mina know what she should be demanding... * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) Well, it'd probably make it easier for her (MollyK) I might well quietly do so then... and advise her not to use the pillow the first time! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats probably a wise idea * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) I think that would be a bit too much (@Morgan) I would imagine so, aye (MollyK) It was far less painful to surrender my purity to you than to have it verified though *her tone moves from joking to serious* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that doctor is someone I intend to have words with upon our return to Avalon (MollyK) It was almost a year ago, he probably no longer even remembers... (@Morgan) You remember. And so do I. Even Marta hoped I would visit him * MollyK nods, looking down at the bed (MollyK) I try not to... and I hadn't thought of it much until the cast... * @Morgan nods * MollyK takes a deep breath (MollyK) Curtis triggered the memory of it once (@Morgan) oh? * MollyK pulls her knees up (MollyK) It was on the Solemn Wind. We had been talking about the red dress, and it led into the situation with my Father, and what I had to endure, because of all of them, my Father, his parents... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) you need think of it no more blossom * MollyK wraps her arms around her knees * @Morgan puts his cup down, coming to her (MollyK) At risk of quoting you, _again_, it is not that easy... * MollyK shrugs (@Morgan) I know (MollyK) Besides, compared to the things many women endure, it was nothing (@Morgan) Thats hardly the point * MollyK shrugs again (MollyK) I am just glad it does not affect being intimate with you (@Morgan) me too, though even if it did, it would not change my love for you (MollyK) *she frowns slightly* Even if it meant we could never have any intimacy at all? (@Morgan) Thats not the ideal, obviously, but if thats what was needed to be with you, so be it * MollyK nods slowly, thoughtfully (MollyK) I appreciate that a great deal... * @Morgan nods * MollyK watches him a moment ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 15 December 2020 22:13:54 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (MK) I had come to a similar conclusion back when you had asked me to be your mistress... (@Morgan) what? (MK) That even if you were never doing to make love to me, or even _want_ to make love to me, I wanted to with you even if it meant never having that (MK) Going * (MK) Be* * @Morgan nods ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) * MK smiles, watching him (MK) However, that was when I thought it was all farm animals and pretty dresses, so it did not seem as much to be giving up as it would now! (@Morgan) no? * MK giggles (MK) Oh liebes herz, you must have realised by now how much I enjoy our marital activities! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I had noticed * MK nods, blushing a little (MK) Curtis asked me to swear I would not tell you he had told me about the dress... That was before the memories, my nearly crying, him embracing me, and then staring at my chest though! * @Morgan nods * MK watches him with a little smile, looking for signs of jealousy or possessiveness (@Morgan) He was a mistake well avoided * MK nods (MK) I would not have minded _you_ staring at my chest *she giggles* * @Morgan chuckles, picking his tea back up, sipping it (MK) I think you were one of the few men that did not normally do so. *she relaxes back on to the pillows* * @Morgan nods (MK) In fact I cannot recall you doing so until that night behind the cottage where it was not just your gaze up In my breasts but your hands also *she giggles* (MK) Upon* * @Morgan blushes * MK looks intrigued (MK) You're blushing, my love... * @Morgan nods (MK) I have embarassed you? (@Morgan) Somewhat, aye * MK sighs slightly (MK) I apologise, I did not intend to upset you (@Morgan) I am not upset blossom (MK) Then I do not understand... *she smiles* (@Morgan) embarrassed and upset are not the same * MK tilts her head (MK) Generally if I am genuinely embarassed, it is because I feel ashamed or upset * @Morgan shakes his head (MK) That is not the same for you? (@Morgan) No, I cant say it is * MK nods slowly (MK) What is it for you? * @Morgan shrugs, sipping his tea (@Morgan) usually anything sexual gets that sort of reaction from me * MK blushes, smiling (MK) But not in a bad way? (@Morgan) no * MK nods thoughtfully (MK) Alright... * MK giggles (MK) Did you blush a lot whilst helping Edward with his worries? (@Morgan) No, actually, which is probably just as well (MK) Is it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he actually asked me to not be prudish like father * MK laughs (MK) Oh dear! And you managed it? (@Morgan) I did, surprisingly * MK smiles (MK) You have become less prudish since we stayed at the Golden Lantern... and then much, much less prudish since the stable... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed * MK wriggles under the covers a little, looking up at the wooden ceiling (MK) I have been trying to work out _how_ the stable changed things, but I have found no good answer * @Morgan finishes his tea, getting undressed (@Morgan) No, but there's... something * MK nods (MK) Something changed in that moment... and I had no idea as I rode back to the stable that I was about to do something that would have such a big impact * @Morgan nods, climbing into bed * MK yawns (MK) Regardless of how and why it changed this, I am so very glad that it did * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as am I (MK) I was happy then... but knowing you love me entirely, I am ecstatic now * MK extinguishes the lamp (@Morgan) as am I... I feel more... complete * MK rests her cheek on his arm (MK) I am surprised you noticed it's a sense, but I am thrilled you feel so now * @Morgan nods * MK sighs happily (MK) Goodnight, mein liebling (@Morgan) goodnight blossom * MK stays where she is, falling asleep very quickly ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 17 December 2020 12:50:21 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) *Edward. This was Edward's doing, he knows it. (Molly) He is murderously angry and completely destroyed. (Molly) He stalks through the woods avoiding the paths between the inferno that once was his happy home and is now the funeral pyre for his beloved wife and perfect little girl, and the noble house he was born in. (Molly) The arsonist is executed, a bloody pulp. But that rage burns as bright as the flames now, and someone else needs to pay. The man who paid the arsonist. (Molly) Morgan doesn't want to believe it is Edward, despite his tantrums and loud opinions, doesn't want to believe his own brother would betray him, and have his own sister in law and niece executed. (Molly) But his gut burns hotly, his blood-covered fists likewise. An answer will be had, and if the answer is what Morgan suspects, then Edward will pay. (Molly) He knows how to get to Edward's rooms without meeting any staff. He knew Die Dauerhaftigkeit as well as he knew his own hands, as well as he knew Dietlinde's body, as well as he knew Jana's innocent, perfect face. (Molly) Two of those things are lost to him forever, seared and destroyed. Not his hands. His hands remain to do what they will. And what they will is violence. It won't be restitution, it never could be. (Molly) But it will be a fraction of this pain diverted to its cause. He slams the heavy oak door open, banging against the wall, and finds Edward watching from the high window over Sudlachenburg, the tall column of white smoke rising high, spreading its tendrils like the tallest tree in the forest. (Molly) "YOU. DID. THAT." He growls gutterally as Edward watches him, looking serious. "Yes" is all the reply this murderer gives. And Morgan's hands are on him in an instant. (Molly) He screams his rage only in his mind, because the beating he gives his brother on the expensive carpet is audible only in the repeated strikes of flesh to flesh, fist to cartilage as Edward's nose is savagely broken. (Molly) Even Edward is silent, despite what must be extreme pain. But in the midst of this white hot rage, Morgan thinks of his mother having to bury her child, having to feel the anguish he feels now at losing Jana, and he doesn't want that. (Molly) He must stop. Should stop. Stop. (Molly) He isn't stopping, his fists repeatedly striking Edward's face, shoulders, chest. Stop, Morgan. (Molly) He doesn't. More things crunch and split, more blood, Morgan's tears of fury and pain mixing in. His girls gone. His reason to live gone. His ability to stop gone. The burning doesn't stop, neither in his chest, or mind, or fists, nor in that clearing where they paid the ultimate price for his love. (Molly) As he looks down, he realises he has extracted that same price from the brother he also loved. Edward is dead. Collapsing into a heap beside the mangled corpse, Morgan finally stops. The rage stops. (Molly) The crippling numbness comes. And so does Verity, surveying the scene with horror and dismay. She screams "Edward!" (Molly) Morgan awakens. ((distress and desperation)) * @Morgan pulls himself away (Molly) He doesn't. More things crunch and split, more blood, Morgan's tears of fury and pain mixing in. His girls gone. His reason to live gone. His ability to stop gone. The burning doesn't stop, neither in his chest, or mind, or fists, nor in that clearing where they paid the ultimate price for his love. (Molly) As he looks down, he realises he has extracted that same price from the brother he also loved. Edward is dead. Collapsing into a heap beside the mangled corpse, Morgan finally stops. The rage stops. (Molly) The crippling numbness comes. And so does Verity, surveying the scene with horror and dismay. She screams "Edward!" (Molly) Morgan awakens. ((distress and desperation)) (@Morgan) ((very high)) (Molly) **His fingers are tingling noticeably* * @Morgan mutters, trying hard to calm down (Molly) **It isn't working well. He is on his back, an arm underneath her though she faces away* * @Morgan rolls to his side, breathing her scent deeply before trying to pull his arm free (Molly) **The tingling reduces a little. She stirs as his arm is removed* * @Morgan pulls on some trousers before heading up on to deck (Molly) **It's very dark as he passes through the ship, and very quiet. Even the dock the Rose is tied to is quiet. He makes out one lamp burning very faintly of whoever is on watch * @Morgan goes to the side rail, breathing deeply and slowly (Molly) **The tingling is still there, not getting any worse, but not massively improving. He hears the faintest of movements behind him * @Morgan turns ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) What are you doing? (@Morgan) Trying to calm down (Claudia) Do I need to stop you jumping in? (@Morgan) If I need to, you need to not stop me * Claudia sets down the lamp, leaning on the rail but facing in (Claudia) Why? * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) you don't want to know * Claudia frowns too (Claudia) Nightmare again? * @Morgan nods (Claudia) Same one as in Zweibrucke? * @Morgan shakes his head (Claudia) **The tingling has barely changed * @Morgan closes his eyes, breathing deeply * Claudia watches him with concern (Claudia) Want some whiskey? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) please * Claudia hands him an opened flask * @Morgan takes a drink (Claudia) **It is very strong whiskey. The tingling lessens fractionally (Claudia) Your nightmares are getting to be a problem? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I forgot to use the oil we got from the monks to ward them off (Claudia) You got help from the Vaticines? Must be bad (@Morgan) It was a touristy thing to do * Claudia laughs (Claudia) You don't seem as erratic as Sorgi said you were on Friday morning at least (@Morgan) No, I'm not. At least I can tell this one was a nightmare and not me losing my mind * Claudia nods (Claudia) You wanna talk about it? (@Morgan) No, not particularly. It was the day of the fire * Claudia nods (Claudia) I can see how that would cause nightmares * @Morgan nods * Claudia holds out her hand for the whiskey * @Morgan hands it back (Claudia) Don't tell the Cap'n... * Claudia takes a mouthful * @Morgan nods (Claudia) I used to wonder, if I hadn't been working in Rheinpfalz that autumn, whether I could have stopped you leaving... But then I figured if you hadn't gone to Heinzharold, it's unlikely I could have. (@Morgan) I'm sorry. I don't think even Grunhelm could've stopped me, physically * Claudia shrugs as if to say it doesn't matter (Claudia) It wasn't until Heinzharold wrote to me that I knew anything about it. Rode day and night to get back. We figured you'd be back in a few weeks, for the funeral if not before. *she hands him back the whiskey* * @Morgan takers another large swallow (Claudia) **the tingling is reducing (@Morgan) I couldn't come back * Claudia shrugs (Claudia) We'd have come to you. _Wherever_. (@Morgan) But you'd have ruined my plan (Claudia) What plan? (@Morgan) I tried to settle in one place as a farmhand... when that was disturbed, I spent a long time trying to get myself killed (Claudia) We would have ruined that plan for sure. What friends wouldn't? * @Morgan nods (Claudia) Death was less preferable to being a farm hand? * Claudia gestures for the alcohol again (@Morgan) I only moved on because I thought I'd been found... as for death, I wasn't going to just give my life, it needed to be taken. Turns out not even Avalonian monsters are skilled enough to take it * @Morgan hands the whiskey back * Claudia drinks (Claudia) Why not go and throw some rocks at the schattenmann? (@Morgan) It'd have meant being in Eisen. I needed to be away * Claudia nods (Claudia) I stayed in Sudlachenburg a few months. Once Prophets Mass came and went, it was obvious you weren't coming back in a hurry, so I went back to mend fences with Rheinpfalz and get back to work. But Heinzharold... *she sighs* He took it much more personally. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I wish it hadn't been necessary, but I couldn't be here * Claudia shrugs (Claudia) As I've said before, I don't really get that. You had support here. (@Morgan) Having to see what I'd lost and what had cost me that on a daily basis. I couldn't do it. (Claudia) Did Heinzharold tell you it was him the buried the arsonist? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) no * Claudia drinks again before handing the flask back * @Morgan takes it, drinking again (Claudia) He was one of the first from the village to spot the smoke. Your Father asked him to deal with it whilst he and Grunhelm went to tell your in-laws. ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 17 December 2020 13:52:50 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) [13:51] (Claudia) He was one of the first from the village to spot the smoke. Your Father asked him to deal with it whilst he and Grunhelm went to tell your in-laws. ** You're now known as ClaudiaR ** Morgan has quit (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by mads_))) ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He deserves more than the title he was given ** Claudia has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) (ClaudiaR) He's kin in all but blood, isn't he? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Hardly surprising, we've been friends since childhood * ClaudiaR nods (ClaudiaR) You've always seemed closer to him than to Edward * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats accurate I'd say (@Morgan) I dont think Edward and I have ever really understood eachother * ClaudiaR nods (ClaudiaR) You're very different men. Amazing you came from the same parents at all * @Morgan nods (ClaudiaR) He used to write to me every week til you came back. Heinzharold, not Edward. (@Morgan) I didn't realise my leaving would have such an impact on the two of you (ClaudiaR) Then you're an idiot. (ClaudiaR) **he notices the tingling is all but gone* * @Morgan takes another drink, handing the whiskey back (@Morgan) I do wish you wouldn't clothe your opinion in such gentle terms * ClaudiaR just holds on to it (ClaudiaR) No you don't. You like that I will give you the frank honesty other people are scared to * @Morgan nods, smiling (ClaudiaR) Don't be thinking Sudlachenburg didn't notice your absence. You might have tried not to think of us all, but it wasn't mutual. (@Morgan) After the outrage I caused, I thought they'd all be pleased to be rid of me * ClaudiaR shakes her head (ClaudiaR) Most people in Sudlachenburg didn't give much of a damn about noble politics * @Morgan nods (ClaudiaR) **the tingling has stopped** (ClaudiaR) People were a bit afraid of you, but you belonged in Sudlachenburg. You know what places like that are like. (@Morgan) They were afraid of me? (ClaudiaR) You did break Edwards nose... (@Morgan) ah, since then... (ClaudiaR) They weren't afraid of you before that *she sips the whiskey* Then they just thought you were quite normal (@Morgan) But not for a noble (ClaudiaR) No, but for a Child of the Sudlache * @Morgan nods * ClaudiaR looks at her pocket watch (ClaudiaR) Thought it would be later than that * @Morgan nods (ClaudiaR) Middle watch is always the longest (@Morgan) aye, I recall. Usually peaceful though (ClaudiaR) Boringly peaceful * @Morgan nods (ClaudiaR) You should go back to bed (@Morgan) aye, I suppose so * ClaudiaR offers him a last bit of whiskey (@Morgan) No, thank you * ClaudiaR nods (ClaudiaR) I'll save you some incase you're back again tonighy7 (ClaudiaR) Tonight * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 17 December 2020 16:28:04 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** mads_ has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** mads_ has joined #7thseaic ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan * Molly has just lit the lamp as he enters the room (Molly) Ah liebling, I was coming to find you. Are you alright? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) just nightmares * Molly nods sadly (Molly) I'm sorry. Was it one of the regulars? (@Morgan) Just after. I beat Edward to death * Molly winces (Molly) Oh liebes herz, your mind is being particularly cruel right now * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it is rather (Molly) Is there anything I can do for you? (@Morgan) remind me how I'm supposed to use those oils (Molly) On your temples, chest and shoulders, rubbed in * @Morgan nods, going to find the oil (Molly) **they're in with the shard box and Nieblungen balm * @Morgan rubs the oil in to his temples (Molly) Was it much like real life? I am trying to puzzle out whether it is due to his imminent leaving * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it was, apart from how it turned out * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Mrs Tannen used to say that dreaming of causing a death, or dying, was the mind's desire to bring an end to something, usually within ourselves (@Morgan) What do you think that might be? * Molly thinks on it a minute, eyes unfocused (Molly) Your animosity with him, perhaps... * Molly shrugs (Molly) ... tough to say. You had much to deal with these last few months * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) What do _you_ think? (@Morgan) Could well be the animosity, the constant worry of _if_ we're going to continue getting along * Molly nods (Molly) I wonder if they will get better once Edward has left. Did you go to check on him? (@Morgan) No, I didn't. I think I might though (Molly) It is probably unnecessary * Molly smiles gently * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) but it'd put my mind at ease (Molly) Alright. Would you like me to help you with the oil when you get back? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) please (Molly) Do you want to take the lamp? (@Morgan) probably better had, it'd be frowned upon to light lamps as I go * Molly nods. He takes it through the corridor, arriving at Edwards room almost immediately (Molly) **the door is shut** * @Morgan knocks ** You're now known as Edward * Edward sleepily says (Edward) What? (@Morgan) I... needed to check on you (Edward) Come in, I'm decent * @Morgan enters the room * Edward blinks a little at the light. The room smells a little of rum, and slightly more so of Mina's perfume (Edward) What's the time? * @Morgan checks his pocket watch (Edward) **it's about quarter to two* (@Morgan) Just before two * Edward nods, yawning (Edward) What's wrong? (@Morgan) Just a nightmare, but it was bothering me so I wanted to make sure you're alright * Edward has the pouch with the peacock feather beside the rum on the nightstand, and what appears to be Mina's shift in the bed (Edward) I'm fine. Are you? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) a little harrowed perhaps (Edward) You lost Molly again? (@Morgan) No, it was after the fire. I'm not sure you'll want to hear it, mind (Edward) If we're going to move forward, we'll have to be open (@Morgan) We _are_ going to move forward. Suffice to say, in my nightmare, I did not stop when I did, and I killed you * Edward nods (Edward) Sounds like an unpleasant nightmare (@Morgan) It was (Edward) Frankly, I deserved it. (@Morgan) You know why I stopped? (Edward) No. I have wondered though (@Morgan) Because I couldn't put mother through what I had just gone through. * Edward bows his head (Edward) No... (@Morgan) and in my nightmare, I did just that. I woke up just as she came in * Edward grimaces (Edward) That would have been awful * @Morgan nods (Edward) Worst nightmare I ever had involved Mother too (@Morgan) oh? (Edward) I rode through an annexed Sudlachenburg, bodies everywhere. I found Father hung and disemboweled from a tree. I came to your cottage... *he shakes his head grimly, looking queasy*... then I went to Die Dauerhaftigkeit in time to catch troops raping Mother. Then somehow, she was on the roof... just like with Lady Karlsruhe. * @Morgan nods slowly (Edward) Luckily, I don't have nightmares often, and I only had that one in so much detail the once (@Morgan) I've bought some oils to ward them off... I tend to get them at least once, but quite often more times a night * Edward nods (Edward) I am going to ask Mother for the Martroþagildra to send to you. (@Morgan) No, it was a gift for her (Edward) If I don't, and she discovered you has need of it, how would I face her disappointment in me? * Edward smiles slightly (@Morgan) Thats rather good manipulation... * Edward inclines his head (Edward) I'll send it to Jarvie's house as soon as I get to Sudlachenburg * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you * Edward nods (Edward) You're welcome * Edward yawns (Edward) Anything else I can help you with? (@Morgan) Sorry, I've kept you up long enough (Edward) It's fine... I was only dreaming of teaching Mina to swim in the cold streams in the Drachenwald * Edward winks * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) Goodnight Edward (Edward) Goodnight, brother. I hope you get some better dreams * @Morgan inclines his head, exiting the room ** You're now known as Molly * Molly hasn't even moved when he gets back with the lantern (Molly) Was he alright, liebling? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) fine (Molly) Good *she pats the bed, kneeling up* Let's get the oil sorted, shall we? * @Morgan nods, undressing and sitting down * Molly takes the oil, pouring some into her hands and rubbing them to warm it (Molly) Oh it smells good! (@Morgan) aye not bad * Molly spends a couple of minutes rubbing it into his shoulders, and also up his neck, before wrapping her arms around him to do his chest. It is very relaxing (Molly) There we go, liebling, all done (@Morgan) Thank you blossom * Molly rubs the excess oil from her hands onto her stomach before getting back under the covers (Molly) You're welcome. Being able to touch you for long periods of time is always my pleasure, liebes herz * @Morgan nods, laying down * Molly extinguishes the lamp, curling up beside him (Molly) Are you ready to sleep, or do you need to talk? (@Morgan) I'm ready to sleep I think (Molly) Goodnight again then, my love (@Morgan) Goodnight blossom * Molly starts softly singing Kosk Yn Ta to him, and he's asleep in less than a minute, sliding neatly into the yellow tones of her dreams. He's playing his guitar in Avebury, sat on a table with Maelwys beside him. He's wearing the patched and darned clothes if a farm hand, and the song he sings is similar to those she heard him do in Avebury, though he knows he has not played this for her. The Red Lion is busy, pleasantly loud (Molly) **he's on the last few lines when she walks in from the pouring rain, tricorn hat and cloak dripping wet. He's still singing when she sheds the cloak, white shirt beneath plastered to her, corset and skirt a bit drier. She hangs the hat and shakes out her surprisingly dry hair as he sings the last word. (Molly) **Maelwys nudges him "Now will ye look a' tha' ! Not just the stones that are standin' !" (Molly) ((Attention? )) (@Morgan) ((Molly)) * Molly looks around the tavern, looking quite at ease. She's wearing a wedding ring that isn't his, and her dragon scale pendant. She hasn't seen him yet, heading towards the bar (Molly) *Maelwys: What ye reckon? (@Morgan) I reckon she's wet, you old dog (Molly) M: *he sniggers* An' she's been rained on! (@Morgan) your wife is going to catch you staring if you're not careful * Molly gets to the bar, not at all intimidated by the crowds, chatting here and there. Anna seems to have vanished, leaving the bar untended (Molly) M: *he laughs* Anna knows it's jus' me eyes an' not me 'ands! ** mads_ has joined #7thseaic (Molly) M: *he laughs* Anna knows it's jus' me eyes an' not me 'ands! ** Morgan has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) Bars unwatched (Molly) **Maelwys winks at Morgan before heading to serve her* * Molly chats politely with him. It's obvious she doesn't know him or the tavern, but she seems to have been expected as he looks at a piece of paper. She goes to stand by the open fire, warming her hands. (Molly) M: *he comes past Morgan, large glass of what looks to be cherry brandy in his hand* Think she might 'av a bit o' forrin in 'er (@Morgan) Whyso? (Molly) M: Odd little lilt to 'er accent (@Morgan) oh aye? (Molly) M: *he hands over the glass* Go 'av a listen... keep some of the others away. Shame on 'er husband, lettin' 'er travel alone * @Morgan grumps, taking the glass over to her * Molly watches him approach, but she obviously doesn't recognise him. She seems to be taking in his dress, expression and body language (Molly) Thank you. Awful weather to be riding in! *she smiles warmly. She speaks Avalon, but there's a definite Eisen accent mixed in, with a faint hint of something more exotic* (@Morgan) With that accent, I'd be thinking you're used to poor weather * Molly laughs, eyes sparkling (Molly) The Eisen one, or the other one? (@Morgan) the eisen one. can't imagine the other one being a country with a lot o' rain * Molly sips the drink, then rolls her shoulders to release the tension from the road (Molly) The Eisen one is more from having an Eisen crew. I don't spend much time there * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) off to foreign climbs regular? * Molly smiles (Molly) When I am not running trade from Freiburg to the Highlnd Marches, yes. There's a beautiful island out in the southern seas that I got to often (@Morgan) you run the ship? * Molly watches him thoughtfully (Molly) I do. I am sorry, this is most rude of me. Would you care for a drink, and to join me? (@Morgan) that'd be wonderful * Molly smiles (Molly) What would you like? (@Morgan) just some ale, Maelwys would murder me if I got drunk and couldn't do his job for him * Molly laughs. She wanders to the bar confidently. She must have put it on some sort of tab, because no money changes hands before she hands him the ale and sits in a chair beside the fire, waiting for him to do likewise * @Morgan does so * Molly watches him, again smiling warmly and confidently (Molly) You asked about me running a ship. Yes, I own and run her, I have for a few years now * @Morgan nods, swigging his ale (@Morgan) why? * Molly looks a little amused (Molly) Because I enjoy it, and it's profitable. I love to sail. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) makes sense (Molly) Do you work here? (@Morgan) Not officially, no, but Maelwys gets distracted * Molly glances at the Innish man (Molly) I rather noticed his eyes on certain parts of me whilst he was checking my name off the list (@Morgan) aye, they wander more than a loose bull * Molly laughs (Molly) It seems to be a fairly common trait * Molly sips her brandy (@Morgan) shows they need something more to do * Molly nods (Molly) What do you do when you aren't filling in for him? (@Morgan) farm hand, lugging things about... whatever I'm needed to do really * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) Sailing might suit you. There's a lot of lugging things around ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 17 December 2020 22:21:37 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (MollyK) [22:19] (Molly) Sailing might suit you. There's a lot of lugging things around ** Morgan has quit (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by mads_))) ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan * @Morgan shrugs ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (@Morgan) There is that I suppose (MollyK) Not so easy if you're leaving loved ones behind though * MollyK looks fairly relaxed * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) He's the closest thing I have to family * MollyK smiles (MollyK) That's sweet. Sometimes friends are closer than family, I know that well * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) unfortunate * MollyK shrugs a little (MollyK) That is the way of things... blood is not always thicker than water. Eventually a self-sufficiency develops. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * MollyK sips her brandy (MollyK) Friendships fill that gap. My best friend is the one getting married tomorrow. I am her maid of honour (@Morgan) Not in those clothes I trust? Something flowy, perhaps? * MollyK smiles, watching his face (MollyK) Apparently there's a gown for me up in the room that was booked for me. What I'm wearing is all I brought (@Morgan) Best hope Maelwys doesn't decide to wear it later then * MollyK laughs (MollyK) I shouldn't imagine he has the cleavage for it (@Morgan) He'd find a way (MollyK) The groom is his second cousin, I believe? * @Morgan screws up his face mometarily (@Morgan) Innish woman... * MollyK fidgets, settling into the chair looking more relaxed (MollyK) My friend Evie, the bride, she's Innish * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Have you met her already? We met years ago, both working in a noble woman's household (@Morgan) No, cant say i have (MollyK) She's nice, very forthright. (@Morgan) being related to him, I'm not surprised (MollyK) She worried that I wouldn't be here, but I put all manner of other plans on hold so I could squeeze her wedding in. (@Morgan) the busy life of a ship owner * MollyK nods (MollyK) Doubly so when also married to a ship owner! (@Morgan) I don't know, a ship can only go to one place at once (MollyK) Oh! *she smiles* No, he has his own ship. I run Freiburg through Carleon, Innismore, and the Highland Marches, he runs Freiburg, Londinium, Vendel and then Anhalt, in northern Eisen. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see * MollyK drinks more brandy (MollyK) We see each other about every six weeks, for a day or two, and then we're off again (@Morgan) Sounds lonely * MollyK thinks about this (MollyK) No... not really (@Morgan) no? * MollyK shakes her head (MollyK) We have a level of freedom that most couples do not (@Morgan) sailing? * MollyK smiles (MollyK) That is not quite what I meant. (@Morgan) no? (MollyK) I meant that we have a level of freedom from the traditional constraints of marriage (@Morgan) oh really? * MollyK nods (MollyK) Six weeks is a very long absence if there's no other option for intimacy (@Morgan) aye, I suppose so * MollyK sips her brandy, smiling as she does so (MollyK) My husband has a... particular friend who works on his ship. That is practical for him. (@Morgan) and you? * MollyK smiles again (MollyK) I prefer to just see what happens... (@Morgan) see, the old man sent me over to keep the rest of 'em from bothering you... I may have gotten in your way * MollyK smiles warmly (MollyK) Perhaps... That depends, I think. Usually I let fate decide, rather than actively pursuing * @Morgan looks confused * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Sometimes the universe seems to put a devastatingly handsome stranger in my path, like tonight... (@Morgan) and then I interrupted * MollyK laughs (MollyK) And modest too * @Morgan smiles, blushing * MollyK leans in to whisper (MollyK) Do you believe in magic? ** New query from NickServ (Available on submenu 'Windows') (on Blitzed #3) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 17 December 2020 23:02:06 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (mads_) never seen it (Molly) Magic affects these beautiful pagan stones you have here... * Molly watches his reaction * mads_ snorts (mads_) they affect the magic, strictly speaking (Molly) What makes you think that? ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** Morgan has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) * mads_ shrugs (mads_) its like a focus point, isn't it * Molly thinks on this (Molly) Some stones are attuned to it, and can amplify it. But some magics can affect stones too. Would you like to see? * mads_ nods (mads_) aye, why not * Molly downs her brandy, holding out her hand to him * mads_ takes it (Molly) You won't need a cloak or a hat, it's not raining now. * mads_ nods (mads_) I work in the fields, I'm not new to getting wet anyway * Molly squeezes his hand gently, laughing softly (Molly) Nor am I (Molly) **The dawn watch in his pocket chimes* ** mads_ has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 18 December 2020 04:20:20 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o MollyK ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 18 December 2020 17:14:11 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly (Molly) * Molly downs her brandy, holding out her hand to him (Molly) * mads_ takes it (Molly) (Molly) You won't need a cloak or a hat, it's not raining now. (Molly) * mads_ nods (Molly) (mads_) I work in the fields, I'm not new to getting wet anyway (Molly) * Molly squeezes his hand gently, laughing softly (Molly) (Molly) Nor am I (Molly) (Molly) **The dawn watch in his pocket chimes* ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) **He wakes up in the darkness, his eyes relatively adjusted. He can see she is pinching her lip in that familiar way. As with when he's been in her dreams before, he wakes up feeling very refreshed and well slept** * @Morgan rolls out of bed, getting dressed quickly (Molly) **she doesn't wake up* * @Morgan straps on his sword belt and heads up on deck (Molly) **Koen is in charge of the morning watch, and doesn't interrupt Morgan watching the sun rise. * @Morgan watches it rise (Molly) **no-one comes to interrupt him * @Morgan waits until it is fully risen before going to find some coffee (Molly) **The cook is just starting the stove. He has already made some and given it to Edward, but makes him some anyway * @Morgan takes it, thanking him (Molly) **He's busy getting breakfast prepped and doesn't seem very chatty * @Morgan takes his coffee and heads back up on deck (Molly) **Koen is running through the plans and preparation for them sailing out late morning, and the last few provisions that the crew need to restock before they start the two week journey out of the great river into the sea and then around montaigne to Freiburg * @Morgan heads back below deck to find Molly (Molly) *When he gets back to his rooms, Edward is sat in the study on the couch. He seems to be waiting.* (@Morgan) She keeping you waiting? (Molly) E: *he smiles* Overslept, apparently *he sips his coffee* * @Morgan nods, sipping his (@Morgan) I'm sorry I disturbed you last night (Molly) E: *he waves it away* I was back to sleep almost instantly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (Molly) E: How did you sleep? (@Morgan) laying down (Molly) E: *He laughs* Ever slept on horseback? (@Morgan) of course (Molly) E: In a tree? * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) but I can't say where or why * Molly looks curious (Molly) **Edward* (Molly) I would ask if you'd ever slept in the bed of a Duchess, but... ** You're now known as Edward * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) Until recently, no * Edward nods (Edward) Can't say I actually slept much (@Morgan) you're incorrigable (Edward) I'll be quite happy in a Freiarrin's bed (@Morgan) just as well * Edward glances at his pocket watch a moment (Edward) *quietly* how does she react to being hurried along? (@Morgan) I think you'll need to find out yourself (Edward) Molly, we need to go. I am sure you look beautiful just as you are * Edward winks at Morgan (@Morgan) not bad, not bad (Edward) **Molly comes out wearing a new dress, and blushing. It's Eisen cut, and a turquiosey green. Edward runs his gaze head to toe, smiling warmly (Edward) "I told you this one suited you well" (Edward) M: Thank you, I am glad you like it. *she spots Morgan, looking at him with a smile* Ah, liebling! (@Morgan) blossom, you look regal * Edward blushes hard, watching him ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) I... uhhh... thank you, my love. Edward bought this one (Molly) **Edward watches them as he finishes his coffee* (@Morgan) He certainly has an eye for dresses * Molly turns around, glancing over her shoulder at Morgan, just as she had when trying on the purple dress for her wedding with Jaeger (Molly) And from the back also? * @Morgan nice (@Morgan) beautiful (Molly) E: *he stands up* I just need to fetch something, I'll be back in a minute * @Morgan nods (Molly) E: *he heads out, giving Morgan a wink as he passes out of her sight* * Molly watches Edward go, then holds out her hands to Morgan (Molly) How did you sleep, liebling? (@Morgan) rudely * @Morgan takes her hand * Molly tilts her head (Molly) That means something different in Eisen, in this context? (@Morgan) Not really, I think we were about to do something carnal (Molly) That is most intriguing! * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) and then I woke up (Molly) That's unfortunate, liebling *she grins* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) You will tell me later? (@Morgan) aye. Is father joining you? * Molly giggles (Molly) This early (Molly) ? (@Morgan) fair point. Pity really (Molly) Why, liebling? (@Morgan) I thought you'd all be going, thats all * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) No, just Edward and I * @Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) I... is that okay? (@Morgan) Thats fine blossom, I was just thinking... that I'd join you * Molly looks both shocked and thrilled (Molly) You wish to? (@Morgan) I think so (Molly) Please, do not feel you must, if you aren't ready (@Morgan) I had envisioned it being all four of us * Molly nods (Molly) Do you want me to go and wake your Father? If it's important to you, I shall (@Morgan) I... I think I do, but I don't want to cause you to miss it (Molly) Do you want to catch us up? Edward and I can go on ahead and you bring your Father and slip in? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Aye, I think so * Molly squeezes his hand and kisses his cheek (Molly) I'll see you shortly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll go and get father up * Molly nods, smiling. She loosens his hand, and goes to the door, colliding with Edward with a laugh (Molly) **he can hear them laughing and talking as they go through the ship * @Morgan goes to find his father ** You're now known as Adalbrecht * Adalbrecht 's cabin is right next to Edwards * @Morgan knocks on the door (Adalbrecht) Yes? (@Morgan) I want you to get up and dressed quickly please * Adalbrecht sounds concerned (Adalbrecht) What's happened? (@Morgan) Nothing, I just... Edward and Molly have gone to church and I was thinking it'd be nice if the four of us went, as a family * Adalbrecht makes no noise a moment before then saying (Adalbrecht) I'll be ready in five minutes (@Morgan) I'm going to find someone to watch Varick (Adalbrecht) I'll meet you on deck * @Morgan goes off in search of Sorgi (Adalbrecht) **Sorgi is in the kitchen with Cook (@Morgan) Captain, I need a favour of you (Adalbrecht) M' Lord? ** You're now known as Sorgi (@Morgan) I need someone to watch Varick for a while * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) No problem. Is he awake? (@Morgan) Not yet * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) That's fine. Sailing around 11 again * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you * Sorgi inclines his head (Sorgi) You're welcome M'Lord * @Morgan heads up onto the deck (Sorgi) **He knows the church is about half a mile away. The deck is busier now with the loading of provisions and the checking of ropes (Sorgi) **He gets the sudden image of the doors to the great hall being shut, as he often has when she is exerting her will to keep him out of her thoughts and feelings. He can tell he could push through it if he tries. * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) [why are you shutting me out?] (Sorgi) *he can feel she's a little tense* [I am talking to Edward and wanted chance to discuss it without you accidentally overhearing it before I have resolved it] (@Morgan) [there is an issue?] ** You're now known as Adalbrecht * Adalbrecht arrives on deck, looking as neat as if he had had hours to prepare (Adalbrecht) Are you ready, Morgan? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) [No, I don't think so] * Adalbrecht heads off the ship onto the dock * @Morgan follows him (Adalbrecht) You have decided to return to church? (@Morgan) This time, aye (Adalbrecht) It isn't permanent? (@Morgan) One step at a time * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) Are you looking forward to setting sail? (Adalbrecht) ((Keeping his curiosity to himself?)) (@Morgan) ((for now)) (@Morgan) Always (@Morgan) though there is a bittersweet element to it (Adalbrecht) Why is that? (@Morgan) I feel like I undetstand Edward more than ever, and I enjoy his company, and having you here too * Adalbrecht lights a cigar (Adalbrecht) What do you understand? (@Morgan) just... him. His humour, his passion ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 19 December 2020 01:34:06 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic ** Adalbrecht has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 19 December 2020 13:08:10 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 19 December 2020 17:59:35 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) (Adalbrecht) ((Keeping his curiosity to himself?)) (Molly) (@Morgan) ((for now)) (Molly) (@Morgan) Always (Molly) (@Morgan) though there is a bittersweet element to it (Molly) (Adalbrecht) Why is that? (Molly) (@Morgan) I feel like I undetstand Edward more than ever, and I enjoy his company, and having you here too (Molly) * Adalbrecht lights a cigar (Molly) (Adalbrecht) What do you understand? (Molly) (@Morgan) just... him. His humour, his passion * Molly walks along beside him (Molly) How was your card game? ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (@Morgan) Not my sort of game really * Adalbrecht exhales smoke (Adalbrecht) Too much luck, not enough skill? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Did you drink much? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) Yes * Adalbrecht laughs (Adalbrecht) The two of you enjoyed yourselves then? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) There was some brotherly bonding * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) Good, I am glad to hear it * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht , still not a morning person, doesn't have much to say along the way, giving Morgan some quiet (Adalbrecht) ((Try to get through her barriers, or not?)) (@Morgan) ((no)) (Adalbrecht) **The church in Starke is pretty, but plain inside as expected. He has been there before, years ago. During the War once or twice, but a couple of times as a child too. It's quite big. He recalls that prayers are said here for each ship that leaves the harbour in the last four weeks, which he found very interesting when young. ** * @Morgan starts looking for Molly and Edward (Adalbrecht) Edward and Molly are sat in the middle aisle on the back row, even though her title would easily give them the right to sit at the very front. They both seem quietly focused on the sermon, which is already in progress. The church is about one-third full. * @Morgan makes his way to them * Adalbrecht follows him, and they end up so Adalbrecht is on Morgan's left, Molly on his right, and Edward on her right. The sermon continues. (Adalbrecht) **The church is airy and cool enough, but Morgan feels the beginnings of a headache nonetheless, likely from the Blokners before bed and then the whiskey on deck. * @Morgan tries to concentrate on the sermon (Adalbrecht) The sermon is about giving to others and helping each other through the hard times we all must face on our life's journey. It's a nice sermon, mixed with hymns. (Adalbrecht) The others join in appropriately, and it's obvious that Molly has had some help from somewhere to learn these because she knows the words and tunes of the Objectionist hymns as well as if she had been raised in Eisen. * @Morgan joins in as expected, though a little quieter ** You're now known as Molly * Molly glances at him, smiling gently (Molly) The priest lists the ships and their destinations. There are many, but it's the Solemn Wind headed for Avalon that catches his attention, alongside Molly slipping her hand into his. * @Morgan tilts his head * Molly watches him a moment, smiling faintly (Molly) **The time comes for a couple of minutes of private prayers and she lets go. The three of them bow their heads. Though he doesn't inadvertently hear Molly's prayer, he knows he could if he tries. * @Morgan lowers his head (Molly) **The church is very quiet and peaceful, as it usually is during private prayers. The two minutes pass slowly. Sadly his mild headache does not (Molly) The communion is given. Normally, the front pews containing the nobility would go first, but the church seems to have no other nobles present, and the people queue up. (Molly) **Adalbrecht leads the way and, surprisingly, joins the back of the queue rather than exerting his rights. There's gentle chatter amongst people waiting. Aside from on honeymoon in Koln to make a good impression on the townsfolk, this is the first time Morgan has done this since the Sunday before Dietlinde and Jana died * @Morgan takes a deep breath, joining the queue behind his father (Molly) ((Does he just go and join the queue?)) (Molly) **Adlabrecht turns side on so he can chat to Morgan. Molly and Edward bring up the rear** (Molly) A: It must be at least ten years since I took communion in Starke (@Morgan) Aside from going to find Edward in Fishler, this is the first time I've been in a church since the fire (Molly) A: Voluntarily? (@Morgan) How do you mean? (Molly) A: Weddings, services at Die Dauerhaftigkeit (@Morgan) I didn't go to services (Molly) A: *he nods* A special day then * @Morgan nods (Molly) ** he can hear the other two talking very quietly (Molly) **Adalbrecht gets to the front of the queue quite quickly, and follows all the procedure properly. Very soon it is Morgan's turn * @Morgan approaches (Molly) **The priest is quite young, and smiles as he waits for Morgan to kneel * @Morgan does so (Molly) **He holds the chalice for him, and then gives him the bread * @Morgan takes it quietly (Molly) **When it is consumed, the priest says "peace be with you", to which the proper response would be "and with you" * @Morgan says it (Molly) **he is all done, and is back in his seat beside Adalbrecht before Molly is finished** (Molly) Ad: How was that? (@Morgan) informative (Molly) Ad: The communion? (@Morgan) The blessings for the ships (Molly) Ad: They will start praying for yours tomorrow * @Morgan nods * Molly comes to sit back next to him. Edward is the last in the queue and now knelt appropriately. Morgan's headache persists (Molly) Ad: What was informative about it? (@Morgan) The man we discussed owns the solemn wind, sailed yesterday headed for Avalon (Molly) Ad: Are you hoping to see him there? (@Morgan) we'll see (Molly) **Once Edward is seated, the priest begins the Lord's Prayer. He hears the particular emphasis on "forgive us our trespasses" as Edward recites it on the other side of Molly. * @Morgan recites the prayer quietly (Molly) With the prayer done, the final hymn that concludes the service begins on the organ. The congregation has stood and the choir has started up before he registers that it is Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind. (Molly) It was Dietlinde's favourite, and it takes him right back to his memories. He can still see the loving, happy expression on her face in his mind as they sang it in the village church in Sudlachenburg whilst she proudly watched Morgan cradling the five week old Jana in his arms as she was christened. (Molly) The christening gown she wears is not the one he and Edward had, thought it should have been, instead made by Dietlinde from expensive silk and lace, one of the few things Morgan had spent lavishly on. (Molly) Dietlinde had insisted that he didn't spend much on the fabric for hers, and though he'd wanted to spoil her, he'd followed her wishes. To him, she couldn't have looked any more perfect in the most expensive Vodacce silk than she did in the plain lilac cotton. (Molly) The expensive clothing was mostly worn in the front pew, his own family dressed well. Morgan had forgotten in the years of his exile that both men and his Mother had been present that day, the only time they were all together. (Molly) There'd been nothing on either man's face that gave away quite how bad the situation was becoming, or quite how much anxiety it was causing Edward, who looked polite and courtly as if schooled and prepped by Mina, and with hindsight, younger than his 20 years. Absolutely no sign that in less than 18 months he would give the command to have them killed. (Molly) The hymn is almost at an end when what snaps him back to reality is Adalbrecht's hand around his back onto the opposite shoulder (Molly) ((Where did it get to?)) (@Morgan) The hymn is almost at an end when what snaps him back to reality is Adalbrecht's hand around his back onto the opposite shoulder (Molly) ((Done)) ** You're now known as Adalbrecht * Adalbrecht is watching Morgan with a serious expression, unspeaking * @Morgan lowers his head, breathing deeply * Adalbrecht gently squeezes his shoulder (Adalbrecht) It's alright, Morgan (Adalbrecht) **the choir and congregation sing the final verse: Breathe through the heats of our desire (Adalbrecht) your coolness and your balm; (Adalbrecht) let sense be dumb, let flesh retire, (Adalbrecht) speak through the earthquake, wind and fire, (Adalbrecht) O still small voice of calm, (Adalbrecht) O still small voice of calm! * Adalbrecht doesn't sing, just stands almost protectively at Morgan's side, hand unmoved * @Morgan spends the rest of the hymn staring at his feet (Adalbrecht) **he notices that neither Molly nor Edward are singing * @Morgan looks over at them (Adalbrecht) **They aren't singing because they aren't there * @Morgan looks around (Adalbrecht) **There's no sign of them * @Morgan speaks quietly (@Morgan) where are they? * Adalbrecht grits his teeth a moment (Adalbrecht) Edward left, and Molly insisted on following him (Adalbrecht) **The priest is listing off community notices and service dates (@Morgan) I need to move * Adalbrecht lets go (Adalbrecht) Alright * @Morgan motions towards the door * Adalbrecht picks up his cloak, and unfortunately gets caught up by the collector bringing the collection plate * Adalbrecht starts fiddling around with his pouch, giving Morgan the options of waiting or going without him * @Morgan moves past him, heading outside (Adalbrecht) **he can't immediately see them (@Morgan) [where are you?] (Adalbrecht) [Outside. Keep your Father away.] (@Morgan) [is all well?] (@Morgan) [I cant keep him away from _outside_] (Adalbrecht) [Tell him to wait inside incase we come back] (@Morgan) [we will discuss this later] * @Morgan heads back through the doors * Adalbrecht is almost at the door (Adalbrecht) Sorry, I put in some for all of us. Did you see them? (@Morgan) No... best wait here in case they come back for us (Adalbrecht) I'll wait, you go and look. She can't have gone far, she didn't go until the second verse * Adalbrecht looks a bit irritated (@Morgan) spit it out father (Adalbrecht) She pulled rank on me. * Adalbrecht frowns deeply (Adalbrecht) You didn't hear us talking? (@Morgan) no, I was... distracted (Adalbrecht) **He lost four and a half verses of the song, around two minutes * Adalbrecht nods grimly (Adalbrecht) The Christening? * @Morgan nods (Adalbrecht) Do you want to stay here and let me look? (@Morgan) No. What did she say? (Adalbrecht) Asked why we were all tense, told me to stay and keep you safe and calm, and that she would be back. I said "You will stay with your husband, Molly." She replied "_Duchess_ Koertig" and went off after him even faster than he left (@Morgan) Got the hang of that quickly, didn't she (Adalbrecht) Go and find them, make sure they are safe (@Morgan) You'll stay here? * Adalbrecht nods, sitting down (@Morgan) thank you, father * Adalbrecht inclines his head, waiting for Morgan to go * @Morgan goes back outside (@Morgan) [where the hell are you?] (Adalbrecht) [Go anticlockwise around the outside of the church, you'll find us] ** You're now known as Molly * @Morgan strides round the church * Molly and Edward are quite far around it, in the graveyard. She's stood on a step on a sloped pathway, looking up at the church spire. Edward is stood in front of her, his head in the crook of her neck. Even at a distance, Morgan can see Edwards shoulders shaking as he holds tightly to her and silently sobs * @Morgan approaches them * Molly watches him, her expression serious [I don't know how he will react to you seeing him this upset. It's why your Father had to stay away] * @Morgan goes to stand a bit nearer * Molly looks very unsure of how to proceed, but doesn't let go. Edward's stance doesn't change, even though he's usually good at hearing approavhes * @Morgan comes closer (@Morgan) Edward... (Molly) **He can see the flinch run through his brother. He lets go of Molly instantly, roughly wiping his cuffs over his eyes without turning around. Molly just looks concerned (Molly) E: wh-... what? * @Morgan holds his arms out, open (@Morgan) come here (Molly) E: *he turns. His expression is emotionless, belied by how red his eyes are. He looks undecided (Molly) [I'll go back to your Father] * @Morgan speaks quietly (@Morgan) please * Molly leaves as unobtrusively as any well trained maid, passing through the quiet graveyard and out of sight ** You're now known as Edward * Edward does as he has been asked, embracing Morgan * @Morgan folds his arms around his brother, holding him tightly * Edward holds it together with great difficulty, remaining somewhat rigid (@Morgan) let it go brother, its time to let it out * Edward shakes his head (Edward) No. I don't deserve your comfort after the evil I did. (@Morgan) You do, whether you think so or not, because it is my choice. Its time for us to comfort one another * Edward 's breathing becomes deeper and harder. Around them, the world seems to almost be holding its breath. Edward doesn't respond for a moment until suddenly he holds Morgan tighter, swallowing hard (Edward) I am so, so sorry, Morgan. (@Morgan) I know, Edward, I know, and so am I * Edward 's damn breaks, and it's not as quiet as it was with Molly, though he gets lucky as the bells start to chime for eight o'clock. It's raw, and messy, and three years worth of guilt borne alone, and three years before that of fear and feelings of betrayal and frustration borne alone. * @Morgan holds him tightly, quietly * Edward 's distress has settled somewhat by the time the peal of bells stops, and he pulls away a little (Edward) Sorry. *he wipes his face on his cuff again* * @Morgan puts a hand to the back of Edwards neck, looking at him intently (@Morgan) its alright * Edward 's grey eyes, like their Father's, watch intently Morgan's blue ones, like their Mother's (Edward) It isn't, not yet. But I'm hoping one day it will be. I'm hoping Theus will try as hard to forgive me. (@Morgan) Its in His nature * Edward embraces him again, but changing his stance to offer comfort rather than take it (@Morgan) I'm going to miss you a great deal (Edward) Me too. I wish you were coming back to Sudlachenburg with us (@Morgan) I've got to go and change the world first * Edward nods (Edward) Maybe it's time (@Morgan) aye, I think so * Edward lets go, stepping back (Edward) Thank you * @Morgan looks confused (Edward) For forgiving me. (@Morgan) I was a little surprised it mattered to you, until I understood more. I think we both needed it, though * Edward nods (Edward) It mattered, greatly. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Are you ready to go back to father? (Edward) *he nods* If it matters, I forgive you too. * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) thank you * Edward starts walking around the church, still anticlockwise, hands in his pockets. He mumbles something (@Morgan) pardon? * Edward shrugs (Edward) Doesn't matter (@Morgan) if it didn't, you wouldn't have mumbled it in the first place * Edward watches the pathway as he walks (Edward) I said I love you. It's okay if you can't say it back. * @Morgan scratches his chin (@Morgan) I've been trying to find the right moment to say it, actually... * Edward nods, still looking at the ground (Edward) Uh huh * @Morgan puts an arm around Edwards shoulder (@Morgan) I love you, my brother, and I am truly glad we are at a place we can express that, even if it is mumbled (Edward) **there's the faint sound of parishioners exiting the building around the other side. There's a not so faint sound of a wooden wind chime * Edward smiles (Edward) As much as boring older brothers ever really love annoying younger brothers anyway (@Morgan) which is more than you might imagine * @Morgan looks around for the sound (Edward) **There's absolutely nothing around that could have made that sound, just with all the other times he's heard it** * @Morgan frowns briefly * Edward continues to walk around the church. The sound of the people exiting has stopped by the time they get near the main doors (Edward) Uhh... if you could not tell Father, I'd appreciate it (@Morgan) We had a moment of brotherly bonding, thats all * Edward nods (@Morgan) besides, I doubt he's interested... still smarting from what Molly said to him (Edward) Thank you. *he smirks a little* Did it involve his balls? (@Morgan) she pulled rank on him * Edward laughs (Edward) Do you think anyone has ever done that to him before? (@Morgan) No, I don't actually * Edward nods (Edward) I've noticed she can be very... (@Morgan) Eisen? * Edward nods (Edward) I was trying to think of something more flattering (@Morgan) ironically since coming back I've been distinctly less Eisen * Edward is about to cross the threshold then backs up a couple of steps to answer (Edward) Sounds like maybe you've given it to her, brother. *he smirks, then steps in* * @Morgan shakes his head before following him inside (Edward) **The church is empty aside from Adalbrecht lighting a candle in the area for remembrance candles, and Molly at the other end of the church knelt by the altar praying. The sunlight through the stained glass window bathes her in multicoloured light, similar to their wedding day. Edward stops right in front of Morgan as he spots this * @Morgan walks into him (Edward) Ouch! Careful! (@Morgan) Says you, just stopping like a bird thats seen something shiney * Edward smiles slightly (Edward) She does look like treasure, all glowing and jewel tim (Edward) Toned* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye, she does (Edward) You're very, very lucky (@Morgan) I know * Edward watches her a moment (Edward) I'm going to paint her for you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll look forward to seeing it (Edward) At the wedding * @Morgan nods * Edward glances from Molly to Adalbrecht, then to Morgan (Edward) Are you going to do some comforting, or unruffle the feathers? (@Morgan) I'll deal with him first, she and I have a long time. Go and tell her whats happened, while I soothe his pride * Edward bows (Edward) Yes, your Excellency * Edward smirks as he walks down the aisle to Molly, sitting cross legged beside her ** You're now known as Adalbrecht * @Morgan goes to his father * Adalbrecht has a taper in his hands, about to light another candle (Adalbrecht) You found them then (@Morgan) Took some doing (Adalbrecht) She takes commands from her husband at least? * @Morgan tilts his head (@Morgan) let it go * Adalbrecht takes a deep breath, lighting the candle whilst quietly saying "For Alarice" (Adalbrecht) I don't like my instructions not being followed... (@Morgan) I recall that * Adalbrecht nods (Adalbrecht) I wanted her to stay here to comfort you (@Morgan) I know. But I had you. * Adalbrecht smiles a little (Adalbrecht) Good point * Adalbrecht offers him the taper questioningly * @Morgan takes it, staring at the lit end (@Morgan) I've never lit a candle for them... I carried them in my heart, avoiding Him (Adalbrecht) Maybe it's time to (Adalbrecht) I'll give you a minute, shall I? * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht pats him on the back a moment before heading over towards Molly and Edward * @Morgan lights two candles silently (Adalbrecht) **After a few quiet moments he hears Molly giggling, followed by Edward and Adalbrecht, now both sat on the floor chuckling * @Morgan wanders over to them (Adalbrecht) **As he leaves the candles, he hears the non-existent wooden wind chime again ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((he'd be looking around for those chimes)) (Adalbrecht) **There's none. Molly, Edward and Adalbrecht meet him where the aisle starts * Adalbrecht smiles at Morgan (Adalbrecht) We were just talking about names for your fleet (@Morgan) oh? (Adalbrecht) I like Zierde ((Pride, splendour, adornment)) (Adalbrecht) **Morgan can see Molly and Edward smirking a little** * @Morgan nods slowly (Adalbrecht) E: I think Ehrenhaft ((honorably, but Molly has already said she likes Ehren as a child's name)) * Adalbrecht leads the way out of the church * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) not bad (Adalbrecht) M: I was thinking perhaps Meerkreis... ¥Sea circle¥, like the meaning of Morgan (Adalbrecht) **they all get out into the sunshine** (@Morgan) Ah, pandering to my vanity... (Adalbrecht) **They all laugh. Edward offers Molly his arm** (Adalbrecht) **She glances at Morgan's reaction a moment* * @Morgan looks fairly relaxed (Adalbrecht) **She takes his arm, and he smiles. He looks at the others a moment as they walk* E: What about Die Versöhnung ((the reconciliation))? (@Morgan) Now _that_ I like (Adalbrecht) **They all smile, nodding. There's a happy peace for almost a minute (Adalbrecht) M: *She squeezes Edwards arm a moment, smiling* What about... Das Kükengrütze? ((The Chicken Porridge)) (@Morgan) I'm not paying for a ship that I'd want to sink (Adalbrecht) **Edward snorts loudly before laughing, and Adalbrecht joins in** (Adalbrecht) M: Perhaps I will get a tattoo that says that... * Adalbrecht looks horrified, though Edward just watches her with brotherly amusement, then looks at Morgan (Adalbrecht) E: *smirking* I think that would be most entertaining, Schwesterlein ((term of endearment meaning Little Sister)) (@Morgan) I think you can try to convince father about that one yourself (Adalbrecht) E: I think whether Her Excellency has a tattoo or not is entirely up to her *smirking again* (@Morgan) You may be right * Adalbrecht lights up a cigar, watching the three young people and their amusement. He smiles to himself, looking satisfied, and not troubled. He still has this expression once they reach the ship, and even when he and Edward are on the deck with their bags, Molly's letter, Morgan's yearly letter to Sascha and Otto. It remains even as Adalbrecht is about to say Goodbye to his eldest son, the daughter in law who facilitated the much-desired reconciliation, and their son. (Adalbrecht) And their son. ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 20 December 2020 13:00:59 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) **Farewells are given to Varick with hugs, and Edward picks him up and spins him around. There's no pain or favouring his shoulder at all. He puts Varick down and the boy runs off to chase the cat. Edward looks at Morgan* (Molly) I think I would have accepted your offer to get it fixed. ** You're now known as Edward (@Morgan) Easy to decide now you know what it'd be like, I think * Edward nods, watching Adalbrecht hugging Molly, and they are talking quietly. She's already crying, as expected. (Edward) It was talking to Varick yesterday in Picante, about Natasha, and Karsten, and Alarice. We got talking about the importance of letting go ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 20 December 2020 13:16:28 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** You're now known as EdK (@Morgan) Easy to decide now you know what it'd be like, I think (@Morgan) * Edward nods, watching Adalbrecht hugging Molly, and they are talking quietly. She's already crying, as expected. (@Morgan) It was talking to Varick yesterday in Picante, about Natasha, and Karsten, and Alarice. We got talking about the importance of letting go * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) remarkably insightful, isn't he * EdK nods (EdK) He loves you and Molly * @Morgan nods ** Edward has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) (@Morgan) That feeling goes both ways * EdK nods (EdK) We need to get going, it'll give us the least time in the Schwarzenwald if we get moving now * @Morgan nods, embracing him (EdK) **Edward hugs Morgan* I'll write. Take care of yourself. (@Morgan) stay safe, Edward. I'll miss you. (EdK) Me too. (EdK) **Adalbrecht comes to Morgan, and Edward goes to Molly** ** You're now known as Adalbrecht (Adalbrecht) You did well today, I am proud of you. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you * Adalbrecht hugs him. Edward embraces Molly tightly. He whispers something to her. She smiles, nodding. Then he pulls away, kissing her forehead. "Take care of him, Schwesterlein". She nods again.* (Adalbrecht) Let us know if you will be in Eisen before the wedding, we will try to meet you somewhere * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll write any time we make port (Adalbrecht) **Edward looks at her intensely a moment, and then whispers very quietly one word that Morgan doesn't manage to make out. She bites her lip hard, nodding, and her eyes fill with tears again. She hugs him tightly before moving away. Adalbrecht lets Morgan go** (Adalbrecht) I will start writing down the things I am covering in Edward's instruction to rule, and send it to you, if you would get use of it (@Morgan) Please. I'm going to need all the help I can get * Adalbrecht smiles (Adalbrecht) You're going to do a fine job (@Morgan) I hope so (Adalbrecht) **Edward brings Molly to Morgan's side, then picks up his bag. He bows to them both (Adalbrecht) E: I will see you in December, if not before * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht also picks up his bag, watching the couple (Adalbrecht) Safe travels. Take care of each other. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) always (Adalbrecht) **The two men head down the gang plank. Molly moves to stand by the rail, watching as they mount up, and waves. They wave back. ** You're now known as Molly * Molly watches them ride off along the dock. Then she looks to Morgan, particularly his expression and body language * @Morgan sighs (Molly) **behind them, there's the bustle of the crew, who were obviously waiting for the departure of the Koertigs before their imminent preparation to sail (@Morgan) what did Edward say? * Molly watches him (Molly) When I shut you out, or just now? (@Morgan) both (Molly) We're going to want tea or coffee for either, I think. I am going to go below deck. I am not sure I can bear to watch Eisen fade into the horizon... *she watches him a moment, tone serious* Unless you need me right now? (@Morgan) I'll manage * Molly frowns (Molly) I don't want you to "manage". I want you to tell me you need me, if you do. (@Morgan) I'm going to wait until we're out of dock, then I'll come down * Molly continues to watch him seriously (Molly) Do you need or want me to stay here at your side? (@Morgan) I'll be alright * Molly starts to look slightly frustrated (Molly) Liebes herz... (@Morgan) Irritating isn't it * Molly frowns deeply (Molly) Then I will be below deck, if you decide you do wish my presence (@Morgan) I just want to watch the ship out of dock... I enjoy it, then I'll be down * Molly nods (Molly) I will get the coffee * Molly moves away, heading to the stairs ** You're now known as Sorgi * Sorgi shouts some orders to various crew members, then comes to Morgan (Sorgi) Ready, m'Lord? * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) aye, lets get her underway * Sorgi does so. The crew get on with their tasks, and the exit from the dock is swift and smooth. It's only a few minutes before they are back on the Great River, leaving southern Eisen to sail two weeks to northern Eisen. He's been away longer in the past, but this is different somehow * @Morgan watches the shoreline as they move along for a moment (@Morgan) I'm coming back... (Sorgi) **The sun breaks the light cloud cover, bathing the Eisen coast in warm golden light * @Morgan sighs and heads below deck (Sorgi) **It's very quiet, and it feels somehow emptier knowing Adalbrecht and Edward are gone ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is dusting the bookshelves when he gets there. The room smells of coffee and a hint of cherry brandy (@Morgan) Two weeks (Molly) Hmm? (@Morgan) Til we set foot in Eisen again * Molly nods, shaking out the duster (Molly) It won't see so long, once we are out at sea (Molly) Seem* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Leaving feels different this time * Molly puts the cloth down, sitting on the chair in front of the desk (Molly) Does it? * @Morgan nods (Molly) How so, liebling? (@Morgan) Like I have to leave but don't really want to * Molly pours coffee (Molly) The tasks ahead, they are mostly my tasks... you could stay. (@Morgan) I rather think not * Molly smiles a little, sliding a cup in his direction on the table (Molly) Will you miss the place, or the people? (@Morgan) mostly the latter I think * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) So much change from when we arrived in Eisen in May... * @Morgan nods (Molly) Unfortunately, we will have to say Goodbye many times in the next few years (@Morgan) Aye, though this time intending to return * Molly nods, blowing on her coffee (Molly) What happened at church? (@Morgan) In what respect? (Molly) Outside with Edward * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) what needed to happen * Molly watches him over the rim (Molly) Do you need more time to work through it before discussing it? (@Morgan) No, not really * Molly nods slowly (Molly) He was not cross? (@Morgan) That I had found you? (Molly) Yes (Molly) Or rather, that you had found him so distressed (@Morgan) No... in the end he broke down and cried his heart out onto my shoulder * Molly looks surprised (Molly) That's... unexpected (@Morgan) perhaps (Molly) You do not think so? *she sips her coffee* (@Morgan) I think its been a long time coming, really * Molly nods (Molly) Do you think it has helped him? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I do (Molly) And you? * @Morgan nods * Molly nods, thoughtful, going quiet a moment (Molly) I have a theory about something... ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 20 December 2020 14:47:29 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** Morgan has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (MollyK) [14:44] (Molly) I have a theory about something... ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) oh? * @Morgan sips his coffee (MollyK) Edward likes women's company because he isn't as afraid of sharing his emotions with us * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) perhaps (@Morgan) what makes you think that? (MollyK) He was very concerned that your Father would see him like that. He had ordered that if your Father appeared I must let him go immediately (@Morgan) He asked me not to tell him either... interesting that that command did not extend to me, though * MollyK nods (MollyK) I really was not sure how he would react to your arrival. I probably ought to have let him go as with your Father, I suppose * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) it worked out * MollyK nods (MollyK) What is he like with his friends? Does he seem like he feels a strong need to match their way of acting? (@Morgan) I think so, aye * MollyK nods (MollyK) Mina with her courtly politeness is an interesting choice of bride for a man who may well seek out women for emotional support... *she smiles thoughtfully* (@Morgan) I think they're well suited, deep down * MollyK nods (MollyK) Oh yes. I've seen Mina cry like that and worse... * MollyK sips the coffee again, sighing a moment (MollyK) If you wish to chastise me, I would wish you to get it over with (@Morgan) Sadly we don't always get what we wish * MollyK watches him. She looks unsure a moment, then squares her shoulders slightly (MollyK) Why drag it out? * @Morgan blinks slowly (@Morgan) You withhold things from me until you are of a mind to tell me, then expect me to chastise you on your terms and timeframe? (MollyK) I expect you to understand that being uncertain of you and your affections is like torture to me. * MollyK watches him seriously (@Morgan) Because _I_ have given cause to question me or my affections, such as shutting you out, leaving you to comfort someone else, ordering you about... (MollyK) You being able to read my mind is an unfair advantage. You can honestly say that you would never keep me from your thoughts if the situations were reversed? (@Morgan) I have never tried, even when I was attending the execution. (MollyK) But I cannot read your thoughts * @Morgan sighs before sipping his coffee (@Morgan) I'm not going to chastise you. I have done nothing to give you cause to question my affections. If you do, that is entirely at your own door. * MollyK watches him a moment * @Morgan sits down on the couch, sipping his coffee once more (MollyK) I ordered you to keep him away because Edward needed that. * MollyK stays where she is (@Morgan) Then thats what you should have said (MollyK) I was a little busy. (@Morgan) Too busy to _think_ it... * MollyK sighs heavily (MollyK) No, you're right. I should have done better. * @Morgan shrugs (MollyK) As to leaving you to comfort him... You did not respond to me saying your name, but you were not a flight risk with your Father. Edward was very clearly distressed. ** mads_ has joined #7thseaic (MollyK) [15:15] (MollyK) As to leaving you to comfort him... You did not respond to me saying your name, but you were not a flight risk with your Father. Edward was very clearly distressed. * mads_ shrugs (mads_) I was distracted ** Morgan has quit (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by mads_))) ** mads_ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (MollyK) I know. Your Father explained to me when I asked why all of the sudden everyone had become so tense. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) He was quite put out * MollyK shrugs (MollyK) Frankly, I was not concerned about that (@Morgan) It was... in hindsight, amusing * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) How so? (@Morgan) He's not used to anyone being able to pull rank on him... bringing him down a peg or two is good for him on occasion (MollyK) He had annoyed me * MollyK is frowning slightly (MollyK) I thought that you would want me to find Edward and help him. He blindly instructed that I just stayed put. I objected to him second-guessing me where you are concerned... *she shrugs, sipping her coffee* Perhaps he was right. (@Morgan) Not particularly. What were you and Edward discussing before church? * MollyK stares at the surface of the desk a moment (MollyK) Edward wanted an answer to a question he had about you. (@Morgan) Are you going to tell me? (MollyK) Yes, but I don't think it will bring you any joy. * @Morgan sips his coffee (MollyK) He wanted to know whether, knowing all that you do now with hindsight, whether you would do it again. I told him that not only did I have no answer, I did not want to have any part in such a discussion whatsoever, as I have previous told him about anything that could involving wishing I was never here. * MollyK sips her coffee, still focused on the desk (@Morgan) Thats a rather pointless question (MollyK) I think it was because you had asked him a few times. I did say he should think long and hard about whether there was anything to be gained from it. * MollyK shrugs (MollyK) So that is why I had closed off my thoughts and feelings * @Morgan nods * MollyK finishes her coffee, and goes to the shelf where the alcohol is kept (MollyK) Do you want anything from here? (@Morgan) No, I've got something of a headache, probably from last night * MollyK nods, pouring cherry brandy into her cup. She doesn't return to the chair or join him, she just stands there, watching from the rear window and sipping her drink (MollyK) I could probably fix you something to help that * @Morgan frowns slightly (@Morgan) Tell me what Edward said as they were leaving first (MollyK) What of what Edward said? What he whispered in my ear? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) He thanked me for earlier, and for bringing you back to Eisen, and for loving you well enough for you to have survived it * MollyK watches Eisen recede, looking a little tense * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee * MollyK moves away towards their room (MollyK) How bad is the headache? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) not particularly (MollyK) Herbs not magic then (@Morgan) I think its the result of him wanting to play Quinze last night and Claudia giving me whiskey to calm me down when I woke from the nightmare * MollyK nods slowly. She looks like she is going to say something, then changes her mind (MollyK) I'll just be a moment * @Morgan nods, shifting on the couch to be more comfortable (MollyK) *She spends a few minutes tinkering. In that time, he recalls the earlier exchange; Edward looks at her intensely a moment, and then whispers very quietly one word that Morgan doesn't manage to make out. She bites her lip hard, nodding, and her eyes fill with tears again. She hugs him tightly before moving away * MollyK comes to him with a cup of orange hot water, kneeling in front of the couch (@Morgan) What did he whisper to you? (MollyK) Try this. If it doesn't help, I can try the other way * MollyK hands the cup over (MollyK) I have just told you (@Morgan) No, he whispered something * @Morgan looks at the cup (@Morgan) am I drinking this? * MollyK nods (MollyK) Yes you are... * @Morgan nods, drinking it * MollyK sits back on her heels, sipping the cherry brandy. His is cammomile, ginger and lemon (MollyK) What do you think? (@Morgan) Its nice actually * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Good. It was my grandmother's recipe for my grandfather's hangovers * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) will you tell me what he whispered to you that made you cry? * MollyK sips the brandy, watching him. She breathes in deeply (MollyK) Will you tell me why it matters so much? (@Morgan) Not knowing bothers me (MollyK) What he said was "Chronology" * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) No idea what that means * MollyK nods (MollyK) I know (@Morgan) Explain it for me? * MollyK sighs slightly, sitting on the floor and sipping the brandy (MollyK) It's quite a long story (@Morgan) I cant say I have anywhere else to be * MollyK squares her shoulders ever so slightly (MollyK) When Edward and I were talking on Thursday night, we got quite in depth about why I hadn't understood the depth of your feelings for me... and about why your calmness after nearly losing me was troubling me * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I thought Claudia settled your nerves about that? * MollyK starts fiddling with the cup (MollyK) She did. I wasn't seeking further reassurance, he was encouraging me to reflect on the situation, on why I have behaved as I have. He's very good at that. (@Morgan) because he's a girl * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Because he does, you must admit, have an understanding of, and skill with, women. ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 20 December 2020 16:16:29 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) [16:13] (MollyK) Because he does, you must admit, have an understanding of, and skill with, women. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) go on ** MollyK has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (Molly) And he suggested that I have not really let go of the caution which I had last year with you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) is he right? * Molly nods a little (Molly) It was. But I think it is going. I was treating you as you worried about with you and Edward; that it was all still "if" things continued to go well... * @Morgan nods (Molly) It is as if I have not moved on in tandem with you. I have not accepted that this is permanent, that I will not make some error or overstep some boundary that sets you back to how you were last summer * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that makes a certain amount of sense * Molly nods (Molly) I did not know the depth of your regard because I had convinced myself that despite every effort and wish on your part, you loved me enough to marry me and make me your future. (@Morgan) which is simply not the case (Molly) I had ascribed to you a resistance to what we have, and I had never let go of it. I had not let you move on. * @Morgan nods (Molly) And so then when you were so calm, it was as if those stupid assumptions were confirmed. That you were not as upset as I had thought maybe you might be, because it wasn't as important... *her micro-expressions start to show a little discomfort. She sighs* Because I was only important _enough_. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I understand * @Morgan finishes the drink she gave him * Molly nods, but she's watching him slightly warily * Molly stands suddenly (Molly) It has an odd aftertaste, let me get you some more coffee * @Morgan nods * Molly goes and gets some, bringing it back to him. She stands at the window again rather than going back to where she was on the floor (Molly) The headache should clear quickly, probably before lunch (@Morgan) Come sit with me? * Molly does so * Molly sits beside him, neither very close nor very far (Molly) Yes, liebes herz? * @Morgan shifts to lean against her * Molly smiles a little, her position changing slightly to show it is welcome ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 20 December 2020 16:48:03 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (MollyK) [16:45] * Molly smiles a little, her position changing slightly to show it is welcome ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) (MollyK) He asked me how I could ask you to move on and heal when I was going to keep making hundreds of tiny cuts with my hesitancy and reservation... (@Morgan) Bit harsh * MollyK smiles slightly (MollyK) I hated him for a moment. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'd say thats fair (MollyK) I needed to hear it though * MollyK glances at his expression * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee (MollyK) You aren't going to be angry with him, I hope? (@Morgan) Not so far (MollyK) So far? * MollyK sips the brandy (@Morgan) I assume there's more to tell for chronology to make sense * MollyK nods a little (MollyK) Chronology makes sense because... *she sighs* because he does not think you would have mourned any less had you lost me first and in that manner * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) I see * MollyK shrugs slightly. He can hear her breathing become a little bit more measured (MollyK) So, that's what he whispered. I think I'll go and check on Varick, give you some time to rest and clear that headache. (@Morgan) If you wish blossom. I expect he could do with some comfort after having them leave * MollyK stands up (MollyK) Try to sleep perhaps. It will help. I'll wake you for lunch (@Morgan) Maybe * MollyK kisses his crown, before heading out ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 20 December 2020 19:49:01 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** mads__ has joined #7thseaic ** mads__ is now known as Morgan ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) *Captain Ulysses almost trips her as she leaves their cabin to go back into the corridor, and she fondly scolds him. The cat jumps up into his lap as she shuts the door behind her. He purrs* (Molly) **With the cat's soft purrs, Morgan falls asleep. He stands beside a machine somewhere within the concealed tunnels on the Misty Isle, and he screams at Void to give Molly back, that it isn't her time. (Molly) "She wanders far from her destiny. It both is and is not. I will make you a deal. If you can lead her from this tunnel up and into the light, you can keep her. If she does not trust you and stops following you, or if you turn to check, I will keep her here in the Eternity Of Nothing forever". (Molly) He nods, knowing he has no choice, and starts to walk. At first, he hears her footsteps, and then he does not. Has she stopped, will she not follow him? If he checks, he will lose her, but if she does not follow, hasn't he already? (Molly) He pauses, pondering his choice, whether he can hold out with a slim hope or must face bitter reality no matter the cost. He has to choose walk or look. (Molly) ((What does he pick?)) * @Morgan continues walking (Molly) **He hears the door open and wakes up ** You're now known as Varick * Varick comes in, calling for the cat (@Morgan) Varick... * Varick comes around the couch (Varick) There you are! *He picks the sleeping cat up* (@Morgan) He seems to like sleeping in with me... he did that when I was here without you * Varick looks at the cat a moment (Varick) He likes you because you get warm * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very mercenary but I'm not surprised (Varick) It's nearly lunch time (Varick) **Captain Ulysses wriggles to get down and Varick lets him (@Morgan) Where's Molly? * Varick shrugs (Varick) I don't know (@Morgan) she was coming to see you when I fell asleep (Varick) She came a while ago, Claudia was playing soldiers with me * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) lets go find her shall we? * Varick nods (Varick) Claudia let me win (@Morgan) did she? (Varick) She pretended she didn't, but I could tell (@Morgan) She hates losing * Varick lets Morgan lead the way (Varick) Do people like losing? * @Morgan heads through to the kitchen (@Morgan) I think that depends really... if the forfeit for losing isn't too bad, they might do (Varick) **The small kitchen is busy with Cook and crew (Varick) Don't understand. * @Morgan surveys the kitchen for Molly before moving up on deck (@Morgan) well, imagine... if you win, you get a glass of warm milk, but if you lose, you get a cookie instead... (Varick) **There's no sign of her in either place* (Varick) Oh, okay (@Morgan) [where are you?] (@Morgan) When grown ups like to get drunk, they seem to try to lose drinking games a lot (Varick) [In one of the cabins] (@Morgan) [dare I ask why?] (Varick) Why don't they just drink? (@Morgan) because then they can say its not their fault they drank so much (Varick) [Reading] (Varick) Grown ups are strange (@Morgan) [Varicks come to find me, its nearly time for lunch] (@Morgan) Yes, we can be (Varick) [Thank you] (Varick) **most of the crew go below deck to eat, only a few left (Varick) **Sorgi comes over** Nice and smooth launch, m'Lord * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) they seem to have a good handle of her (Varick) S: *He nods* it's a good crew. But we'll have a better idea by the time we get to Freiburg * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) you plan to put them through their paces? (Varick) S: definitely (Varick) S: Did you still want to take a watch? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Varick) S: When would you like? (@Morgan) I'll discuss it with her excellency (Varick) S: *He nods* very good m'Lord (@Morgan) thank you captain (Varick) *Sorgi goes off to work* (Varick) Don't think she's up here (@Morgan) In a cabin maybe? (Varick) Like hide and seek? * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) probably not (Varick) I'm quite hungry (@Morgan) Lets go get some lunch * Varick and the cat lead the way. Molly is sat with Claudia and James when they get there, and they are already eating. There's a map on the table that the three of them are looking at * Varick sits next to Claudia and picks some food from the serving trays to put on his plate * @Morgan sits next to Molly, kissing her cheek briefly ** You're now known as Molly * Molly gives him a quick smile before her attention goes back to James (Molly) So which would be better? (Molly) J: Depends on what you would have her trade. Freiburg, Carleon, Innismore and Highland Marches for textiles and alcohol...Or Freiburg, Londinium, Vendel, and somewhere in Posen for stone, metal and timber ((The two routes from her Avebury dream)) * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) A ship running each would be good * Molly looks to Morgan (Molly) We are talking about future possibilities (@Morgan) I gathered * @Morgan smiles (Molly) Medium term, so three to ten years from now (Molly) **James looks at Morgan** You could add Vesten and Ussura to the second route, and montaigne to the first (@Morgan) So around the time we mostly settle in Gottkirchen... * Molly nods (Molly) Yes, I suppose so * @Morgan scratches his chin (@Morgan) one of the ships is going to be... different from the rest. Where possible I want that one running higher value cargo (Molly) J: Vodacce, Montaigne and Vendel then * Molly smiles (Molly) That sounds enjoyable * @Morgan nods * Molly glances at him (Molly) I wasn't being sarcastic (@Morgan) I wasn't thinking about it being enjoyable for myself (@Morgan) besides, I don't mind Vendel * Molly smiles (Molly) **James talks a bit longer about options for the future whilst they eat. Lunch passes peacefully, and very soon it's time for Varick's nap. Molly holds out her hand to the yawning boy, giving them all a smile before heading off. (Molly) C: *She watches Morgan* I want her training from tomorrow (@Morgan) Do you? ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) **James subtly excuses himself* (Claudia) She could be good, if she puts in the time * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well (Claudia) Still training sword (Claudia) Swords? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Until you think she's ready... I think she's recovered enough to not be at such risk * Claudia nods (Claudia) Good. Let's hope things are more peaceful now * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I hope so (Claudia) Let's hope you sleep better too * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I cant even take a nap without nightmares * Claudia shakes her head (Claudia) Not good. Too much drink? (@Morgan) Just my mind warring against me I suspect * Claudia grins (Claudia) Not enough drink, then. (@Morgan) given how much Edward and I drank, I doubt thats the case either (Claudia) And you didn't even punch him. I'm impressed. (@Morgan) I'd say things have changed between us * Claudia nods (Claudia) That's good, I suppose (@Morgan) I think so * Claudia nods, stretching (Claudia) I'd better go up, I said I'd be back to work once I wasn't watching Varick * @Morgan nods * Claudia stands (Claudia) I'll see you later * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Not like I've got anywhere else to be * Claudia laughs, leaving him alone in the dining room (Claudia) ((What does he do?)) * @Morgan gets up and heads back to his study to wait for Molly ** You're now known as Molly * Molly isn't in the study, but he can hear her moving in the bedroom * @Morgan moves into the bedroom * Molly has taken off her pretty new dress, now just wearing a corset and trousers., barefoot. She hangs the fancy dress in the wardrobe * Molly shuts the door, then turns to him, smiling (Molly) How is your headache? (Molly) **It is completely gone** (@Morgan) all gone... had another nightmare, mind * Molly frowns (Molly) Edward again? (@Morgan) You, actually (Molly) The cast? * Molly sits on the edge of the bed (@Morgan) No... Void had you, and I could only rescue you if you trusted me and followed me. If I turned to check you were following me, you'd be trapped there forever * Molly tilts her head (Molly) There's an old fairy tale like that * @Morgan nods (Molly) You know it? (@Morgan) vaguely (Molly) I read at Lady Torringtons that the story is a... *frown* ¥metaphor¥... The hero chases her to reclaim her from the underworld, but the gods trick him that she is following him, because he does not love her enough to die with her. It's more a myth than a fairytale, I suppose. (@Morgan) That doesn't make a lot of sense * Molly smiles (Molly) Do myths usually? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) in Eisen, usually (Molly) The gods in the story are fickle. Humans please or displease them, and mostly the humans have no idea how they did so. (@Morgan) I'm not entirely seeing how my dream would relate to that (Molly) In the story he must lead her out into the light. If he does not trust the gods that she is, he loses her. But he does not trust them, and checks. Which of course means he loses her (Molly) She is following* * Molly shrugs (@Morgan) But in my dream it was whether or not you trusted me * Molly nods slowly (Molly) That is something you are concerned about? (@Morgan) apparently so * Molly frowns a little (Molly) And did I follow you? (@Morgan) I don't know. I woke up (Molly) You do seem to miss the interesting bits *She smiles a little* * @Morgan nods (Molly) Was the other one quite so odd? * @Morgan nods * Molly looks intrigued (Molly) Did you want to sit in here, or out there? Assuming you are staying, of course? (@Morgan) I don't mind staying in here * Molly nods (Molly) Would you tell me the other dream? * @Morgan nods, finding somewhere to sit (@Morgan) I'd stayed in Avebury (Molly) **There's only the bed, a small chair, or their trunk * Molly bites her lip (Molly) Were you scything a field? (@Morgan) No, playing my guitar in the Tavern... you came in wearing your tricorn hat * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Was it raining heavily? * @Morgan nods (Molly) I had a dream a bit like this a few days ago... go on please *She smiles * (@Morgan) Maelwys sent me over to keep away the riff raff, and we got talking. You and your husband owned ships and were shipping cargo, but you only got to see eachother once every six weeks or so * Molly bites her lip (Molly) Did you recognise me? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I think so. (Molly) Did I tell you my husband's name? (@Morgan) No... * Molly nods slowly again (Molly) Okay, go on... (@Morgan) You were asking if I believed in magic, and we discussed that... then you told me about an arrangement you had with your husband... * Molly blushes, smiling (Molly) Uh huh... (@Morgan) we were going to have a walk around the stones... and I woke up * Molly giggles (Molly) Well, you were right... (Molly) We were about to do something most definitely carnal... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite (Molly) When I had that one, I did not wake up until much later! (@Morgan) no? * Molly shakes her head (@Morgan) intriguing (Molly) I had shown you how my touch could make a stone glow pink with my palms pressed to it. You'd stood close behind me and run kisses down my neck... and it escalated from there * Molly smiles, watching him * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see (Molly) I shan't bore you with all the details, but by the end, the magical energy generated had the whole circle of stones glowing and pulsing pink (@Morgan) impressive * Molly giggles (Molly) Yes you were * @Morgan blushes * Molly flops back to lie down with a soft laugh (Molly) At one point, midway through, you said "I don't even know your name" and I replied "Does it even matter, when the attraction and desire is as strong as this?" (@Morgan) interesting * Molly glances at him, trying to work out his tone (Molly) That displeases you? (@Morgan) No... I dont think it does * Molly tilts her head, watching him some more (Molly) Surprises, perhaps? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats about right, aye (Molly) It is not something I would ever do! * Molly shrugs (Molly) The bit about being intimate with a stranger, at least (@Morgan) I think having sex outdoors is well within the realm of possibility for you though * Molly giggles (Molly) Having you take me roughly against standing stones is definitely within the realm of possibility * Molly smiles at the ceiling a moment (Molly) You did not find all this quite shocking in the dream? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I rather did (Molly) Not enough to not go outside with me though? * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) quite * Molly giggles (Molly) You were not horribly jealous and possessive? (@Morgan) once I awoke, perhaps * Molly glances at him (Molly) You feel so now, liebling? (@Morgan) No more than usually * Molly looks puzzled (Molly) How often do you feel that? (@Morgan) More often than you might imagine (Molly) Then do not make me imagine, and just tell me! *She giggles* * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) Knowing it was a dream, I was still jealous (Molly) ((Where did he sit?)) (@Morgan) ((edge of the bed)) * Molly rests her cheek to his arm (Molly) You silly goose! I could only be _more_ yours if I was made from one of your ribs. (@Morgan) good * Molly glances up at him (Molly) You like to hear that? (@Morgan) Who wouldn't (Molly) Hmmm... The fake Kurt Cristoban I would think... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good point * Molly frowns "You were jealous about everything with Edward earlier?" * @Morgan nods * Molly strokes his arm (Molly) It must be complicated, wanting he and I to be close, and also being jealous of that * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye, it is (Molly) What is it about Edward that makes you so jealous, do you think? (@Morgan) He makes you laugh, puts you at ease... you keep having these little conversations that I am shut out of... * Molly nods (Molly) I trust you can understand why there are things that we have discussed separately though? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) doesn't mean I like it * Molly nods (Molly) Do you get this jealousy with Heinzharold? He also makes me laugh and puts me at ease (@Morgan) No, I don't (Molly) But Edward is on the list with Kai, fake Kurt, and Grendlik? * Molly watches his face (@Morgan) a different list, I think (Molly) There are more than one? (@Morgan) There is now... jealous but not distrusting with him, I think... (Molly) Would you be distrusting if he did not love Mina so much? (@Morgan) perhaps (Molly) But you do trust me...? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Good (Molly) I suppose that would have been a potential route to the convergence * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) what? (Molly) You and I having one-off sex as complete strangers in the middle of rural Avalon * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so * Molly looks up at him, frowning (Molly) You thought I meant Edward and I falling in love and getting married? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) for a moment, aye * Molly frowns deeper (Molly) But... It's supposed to be us, or our children? (@Morgan) Yes, well, irrational jealousy doesn't necessarily think about that * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) I suppose though, cousins wedding in the nobility would be very common... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) more common than one trying to kill a cousins wife (Molly) True. Besides, hell would freeze over before Edward married a girl nearly born in a barn * Molly smirks * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) probably (@Morgan) though he has taken to calling you little sister, I notice * Molly smiles (Molly) I really like that * Molly looks up at him (Molly) Does that make you feel jealous? (@Morgan) No, not really * Molly nods (Molly) It's not really the sort of endearment a man uses for a woman he wants to take to bed... (@Morgan) No... I think its rather lovely that he calls you that * Molly smiles (Molly) I am glad you think so. It feels... safe * @Morgan nods * Molly smirks a little (Molly) I would be concerned had he called me on of those names men do use for women they want to... make love to... (Molly) One* * @Morgan nods (Molly) Like Liebchen... or Liebling... or my lass... *She giggles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I doubt he'd ever use the term my lass * Molly glances up at him with mischief (Molly) I am very glad of that * @Morgan nods * Molly goes quiet a moment, leaning against him (Molly) I do like him though * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he loves you (Molly) What makes you think that? (@Morgan) He would put your safety above any protocol, without even thinking about it. He wouldn't do that if he didn't * Molly nods slowly (Molly) How do you feel about that? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) its as it should be * Molly nods slowly again (Molly) Yes it is * Molly watches him (Molly) You said you were not sure if you loved him... Do you think you will? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) I already do... and he loves me. * Molly smiles (Molly) I am glad to hear that. Though in truth, it surprised me that you were not sure... (@Morgan) I think I was apprehensive about it (Molly) On the Solemn Wind when we left the monestary, we talked about the harm Siobahn might do him if you met him, or me if I stood to protect him, and you said something like "The fondness I hold for her does not extend to free reign to injure and threaten those I love and care for". So I had just assumed you never stopped. (Molly) If she met him* * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) its never been particularly straight forward * Molly nods (Molly) I think you can love and hate the same person at the same time * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think you're right (Molly) I usually am *She smirks* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose you are... (@Morgan) Claudia wants to get you training from tomorrow * Molly nods (Molly) That is fine. I will draw up a schedule for Varick's schooling and work on the ship, and I will squeeze in some time with her (@Morgan) You need to make sure its quality time, not an afterthought (Molly) No, I know. I will do it properly. I will dedicate time to being able to fight in a way that watching me makes your heart race *She grins* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (Molly) Do you know what other term of endearment a man might use for a woman he intends to make love to? * Molly watches him with amusement (@Morgan) No idea whatsoever (Molly) Blossom... *She giggles* I read it in a particular book (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) Uh huh... in my journal (@Morgan) Surely that just means you wrote it? (Molly) Are you always this difficult to seduce, liebes herz? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I don't know, I've never tried * Molly shakes her head a little, sighing dramatically (Molly) Then it'll have to be the old fashioned, brutally frank way, won't it? (@Morgan) I suspect so * Molly stands up, pushing him back flat on the bed and straddling him before leaning down to kiss him... and it escalated from there ** You are now disconnected Annexe Do you think he would do it again, knowing what he knows now? Do what? Marry Dietlinde. She replies to Morgan, then **she is tense, a little distressed* I have no answer for you, Edward. I have my suspicions, but it is not something he and I have discussed. If you want to know, you will have to ask him. I most certainly do not want to be part of that conversation. However, I would caution you to ask yourself _why_ you want to know? Would it really make any difference? E: He has asked _me_ before, and I said Yes… M: *she sighs* We have talked about that. You know how I feel about it. E: I wouldn't want you not to be part of our lives though M: *still sounding tense* Well, if it helps, I have every faith that, in one way or another, Theus meant for Morgan and I to find each other. E: That's a strong conviction M: I just feel like I belong with him. E: You don't think I should ask him? M: I don't wish to discuss this further. Do what you will, but keep me out of it. All this does is set things back for me, and honestly, things between Morgan and I are growing in beautiful ways I could only have dreamed of. We're happy, that's all I need. Molly feels the tension, and hears Adalbrecht wince and Edward sigh. She notes the glassy look in Morgan's eyes before seeing the tears in Edward's before he walks out. She leans around Morgan to Adalbrecht M: What's going on? A: Dietlinde's favourite. It was the main hymn at Jana's christening, probably the only time we were all together. M: *she looks serious, tone commanding* Watch Morgan, keep him calm and safe. I'm going to help Edward. I'll be back as soon as I can. A: You should stay with your husband M: You question that I know my husband's wishes? A: You will stay with Morgan, Molly! M: *her chin comes up, becoming determined* _Duchess_ Koertig. *she turns on her heel, walking swiftly from the church. She finds Edward sat on a step around the side of the church, shoulders down, looking distressed and guilty, tears dropping into his lap. She comes over, standing on the step* Come here, Edward *her tone is gentle, compassionate, and she opens her arms to him. He stands up, wrapping his arms around her, head against her neck* "If Father comes, let me go." She nods, shushing him and letting him hold her, quietly sobbing against her skin