------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 31 December 2020 20:43:49 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) (C&p pls) (@Morgan) Do you feel the need to correct me for using my rank against him? (@Morgan) Not particularly, no (@Morgan) Given what it is costing, there should be some benefits of it I feel (@Morgan) * Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed (@Morgan) She was quite sad to not be invited to our wedding (@Morgan) I wasn't ready to share that much of myself with others * Molly nods, watching the sky change (Molly) I knew that wedding in Eisen would be very different to wedding in Avalon (@Morgan) oh? * Molly shrugs (Molly) I didn't mind (@Morgan) different how (Molly) It would be... *she looks frustrated, trying to find the words* significant. It would be a reintegration... It was more than just a wedding... * @Morgan nods * Molly looks at him a momenr (Molly) There was a gravitas to you taking me to Sudlachenburg that precluded taking anyone from our social circle with us... * @Morgan nods (Molly) Evie would have only made things even more challenging (@Morgan) I'm inclined to agree (Molly) Especially what happened with Sascha... Evie would have wanted vengence * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that would have been... unacceptable * Molly nods, serious (Molly) I would not have tolerated that * @Morgan nods (Molly) And Alarice would have been saved months ago (Molly) Maced * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) definiteyl (Molly) It wouldn't have been too bad to have Xsarlac attend *she smiles gently* * @Morgan nods (Molly) But aside from that, I would not have been keen on having our old acquaintances come (@Morgan) no... * Molly watches him enquiringly (Molly) You would have like Captain Tsaylur to attend? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think so * Molly nods slowly (Molly) I can understand why you would feel so (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) You were close to her a while * @Morgan nods * Molly turns her gaze back to the sunset (Molly) She was... instrumental in this. (@Morgan) aye (Molly) I... *she sighs* I think she will likely be at Evie's wedding * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I didn't think they got along particularly * Molly looks surprised (Molly) More so on the trip to Carleon where she took Evie and I to the dress fayre. They were getting on well by Evie's account when you and I came to Eisen * @Morgan nods (Molly) So I anticipate probably crossing her path if I go to Avebury * @Morgan nods * Molly squares her shoulders slightly (Molly) It may not be an issue, we shall see (@Morgan) because you may not go? * Molly nods (Molly) And even if I did, she might not be there ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Thursday, 31 December 2020 21:26:38 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) [21:25] (Molly) And even if I did, she might not be there * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see (MollyK) That troubles you? * @Morgan shrugs ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) * MollyK runs her fingers over the wood of the rail (MollyK) It troubles you that I might see her? (@Morgan) it troubles me that I wont * MollyK nods slightly (MollyK) Maybe something could be arranged. (@Morgan) perhaps * MollyK shrugs (MollyK) We will see, I suppose * @Morgan nods * MollyK looks over the coastline before going quiet (MollyK) **There's quiet talking behind them on the deck * @Morgan looks over his shoulder (MollyK) *Claudia and Sorgi are discussing something, but not quite loud enough for him to pick out the words (@Morgan) Time will tell I suppose * MollyK turns suddenly (MollyK) Oh, yes, it usually does * @Morgan looks at her (@Morgan) How long before a decision needs to be made? (MollyK) At the absolute latest, the day we arrive in Freiburg, which should be the thirteenth or fourteenth... lots of time yet * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll think on it * MollyK nods (MollyK) There's little we can actually predict as to how you will be... certainly I did not see Friday being as challenging as it was (@Morgan) Nor I (MollyK) It worries me, I must say * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) It rather worried Sorgi (MollyK) I would imagine so. But I worry it is a sign that you are struggling in your new life (@Morgan) I doubt it * MollyK nods. A good few seconds pass quietly (MollyK) Even up until we actually got to Avebury, you could change your mind. It's simply the logistics of when to sail that needs planning. * @Morgan nods (MollyK) And I will not be disappointed. You are always my primary concern. (@Morgan) understood * MollyK frowns slightly (MollyK) You seem out of sorts, have I displeased you? (@Morgan) No blossom, it is just a difficult thing to decide (MollyK) Would talking about it help? (@Morgan) No, not really * MollyK nods (MollyK) Shall I give you some solitude? (@Morgan) Only if you don't wish to be at my side blossom (MollyK) I wish to help. If that means letting you have some time to just think a while, that is how I will help * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) a change of subject perhaps * MollyK nods (MollyK) Anything specific? * @Morgan shrugs (MollyK) I would suggest finally looking at the iconographs, but I think that is probably not far enough from the topic at hand (@Morgan) No, I think that'd be nice * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Alright, let's do that then. I was only wandering off in my mind to the monestary anyway * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Mostly it was how the moonlight was illuminating the stained glass in the chapel, and how after the first minute of my confession I started regretting not having a kneeling pad! (@Morgan) that place was rather uncomfortable for me * MollyK moves from the rail in the direction of the stairs (MollyK) The monestary? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Because it was religion, or because of the faction of religion it was? (@Morgan) both, mostly the latter * MollyK nods (MollyK) I can understand that, I think (MollyK) I wasn't entirely at ease myself in that regard (@Morgan) no? (MollyK) I had hardly been following the church's teachings... * @Morgan shrugs * MollyK leads the way (MollyK) It was only going with my mother again in Tawstock that corrected my course (@Morgan) And then we changed that course again * MollyK smiles at him (MollyK) Sliepata Liousa. * @Morgan nods * MollyK goes into their rooms, immediately getting cherry brandy and removing her boots. She offers him a drink (@Morgan) blokners, please * MollyK gets it, bringing both glasses to the couch before then bringing the lamp nearer and getting the box * MollyK sits comfortably "Have you seen them yet?" (@Morgan) briefly, aye * MollyK opens the letter on top, nodding slowly (MollyK) It's quite fantastic, don't you think? Ten pictures that it would have taken painters weeks to create, made so much quicker! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its very impressive (MollyK) And three identical copies of each... that would be nearly impossible for an artist * @Morgan nods * MollyK opens the box, offering it for him to take some out. * @Morgan does so * MollyK also takes some, carefully unwrapping the paper. She makes a noise of surprise looking at the first one (MollyK) Oh! You look so happy! (@Morgan) Thats unusual * MollyK holds the iconograph carefully. She's right, in the picture he saw already he looks happy and proud with Molly and Varick. (MollyK) Mmmhmmm (@Morgan) Is that just after the iconograph stole his soul? * MollyK nods, swallowing hard (MollyK) Uhh... yes... * MollyK is still staring at this one picture (@Morgan) problem blossom? * MollyK bites her lip, watching him, tears filling her eyes (@Morgan) blossom... (MollyK) I cannot even tell you how good it feels to see you looking that happy liebling * MollyK smiles warmly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Much as I may not show it, thats more or less how I feel most of the time, cousins notwithstanding * MollyK leans her cheek to his shoulder (MollyK) I am thrilled to hear that * @Morgan nods, sipping his drink * MollyK opens another. It's of all the wedding guests together. It's a very fancy event. (MollyK) I cannot even recall that being taken, it was such a busy day (@Morgan) I remember asking the iconographer if he wanted a drink and him sighing before saying scotch on the rocks, with his lisp * MollyK giggles (MollyK) That's unfortunate! * MollyK shows him a couple more including her dancing with the Eisenfurst * MollyK starts laughing softly (MollyK) Can you imagine showing this to me a year ago when I was just a maid betrothed to the third son of a minor noble... A picture of me waltzing with a monarch and wearing a tiara and an Dracheneisen wedding ring?! (@Morgan) That is quite a leap I must admit * MollyK nods (MollyK) Utterly inconceivable * MollyK looks at the next. In it they are stood with Verity and Adalbrecht. Adalbrecht has the same happy and proud expression that Morgan did in the other picture * MollyK watches his reaction, handing it over (@Morgan) They look happy (MollyK) You favour him in this one (@Morgan) you think? * MollyK nods. She tries to stay straight faced but he can see the mischief in her eyes (MollyK) Oh yes. I have always thought your Father rather handsome (@Morgan) Don't tell him that, he'll never shut up about it * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I won't. Do you wish you and Edward had arrived at this point before the wedding so he had been there? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Perhaps we could arrange for the iconographer to do their wedding? It would be nice for your parents to have a picture of the four of you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that'd be nice, I think * MollyK nods. She unwraps another (MollyK) Oh! *she hands it over. It was taken just after the kiss in the ceremony, and clearly captures the love and attraction between them. She blushes, smiling, and watches him* * @Morgan smiles (MollyK) That's... well... (@Morgan) its lovely * MollyK nods (MollyK) I hadn't realised quite how obviously our feelings were written on our faces! (@Morgan) Nor I * MollyK bites her lip (MollyK) I think I like that it's so obvious (@Morgan) you think you like that? (MollyK) It's very surprising (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) I thought it was more hidden than that (@Morgan) only to eachother it seems * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Until the stable... * @Morgan nods * MollyK has run out of pictures. The ones in his hands are two pictures of the outside the chapel, one of their first dance, one of them with her parents. That leaves him the last one to open. * @Morgan opens the last one (MollyK) **This one is more artistic. It was obviously taken in their suite in the Veisgraf wing during the preparation. Her hair and make up is done, and she's in her dress. She's sat by the window, the iconograph taken obliquely. She's cradling a teacup in her left hand, the fingers of her right touching her lower lip. She has that wistful, daydreamy look he often sees, her gaze averted from the lens. (@Morgan) Now that is rather lovely * MollyK blushes (MollyK) Oh, so that's what I do! * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I can see how that was giving away my thoughts of kissing you! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * MollyK looks at it (MollyK) They were panicking, our mothers, about the weather. And I was thinking that I did not care, because finally, after so long, I was going to get to kiss you, and more. * MollyK glances at him * @Morgan blushes * MollyK giggles ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 1 January 2021 19:58:42 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 ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o MollyK ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (MollyK) I wouldn't have minded there being a storm, provided I got to marry you (@Morgan) Still, I am gladdened that it did not (MollyK) Me too. Do you think these would have cheered you had you seen them all on Friday? (@Morgan) no * MollyK looks at him questioningly (@Morgan) My belief was that you had died since then * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) So these pictures would have been torturous, I suppose? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Let's hope that does not happen again * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed * MollyK looks at the box (MollyK) We should send a set of them to Sudlachenburg I think * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I am sure they will wish to put one on the wall with all the paintings (@Morgan) No doubt (MollyK) Would that trouble you? I know you found it a little embarrassing (@Morgan) No blossom, its fine (MollyK) If we are to settle in Kiev, at least for while, we should start our own wall (@Morgan) aye, I agree * MollyK nods, thoughtful. She sips her brandy (MollyK) Liebes herz? (@Morgan) yes? (MollyK) Would you want to have a copy made of the painting Otto has to put up there too? * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) I don't know * MollyK nods, sipping the brandy again (MollyK) Something to think upon, perhaps? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) once I have healed more, then I may be more able to have those reminders around me * MollyK nods (MollyK) Is it easier that we will not be settling in Sudlachenburg in the near future? (@Morgan) I think so, but I'm not certain on that. I'm still not used to thinking of it as home again (MollyK) I wonder whether that might always be the way for you *she looks sad briefly before raising the glass to her lips* (@Morgan) perhaps * MollyK nods (MollyK) We shall see. I can only do my best to make wherever we are feel like home for you * @Morgan nods * MollyK finishes her brandy (MollyK) I think I shall retire now, liebling (@Morgan) alright blossom * MollyK carefully places the iconographs she has in her hands on the couch (MollyK) If you are staying up, do wake me to help with the oil if you need me please (@Morgan) I think I'll use them now and come to bed (MollyK) Alright liebling *she packs the iconographs away before looking at the ones he is holding.* would you like me to pack them too? * @Morgan hands them over (@Morgan) please * MollyK does so before going into the bedroom * MollyK is already in bed when he gets back with the hot water for his herbs, yawning a little * @Morgan brings the items to her * MollyK makes the tea up for him, putting it to one side. She smiles a little (MollyK) Now your shirt... * @Morgan takes it off * MollyK kneels on the bed, waiting for him to sit whilst warming the oil between her hands (MollyK) Perhaps tonight you will have an easier night (@Morgan) I certainly hope so. * MollyK rubs the oil in, starting with his temples before reaching around to do his chest (MollyK) Last night could have been far worse though? (@Morgan) absolutely it could * MollyK does his shoulders too (MollyK) Perhaps these alternative paths are a reprieve from your nightmares (@Morgan) to a point yes * MollyK squeezes his shoulders, then moves away (MollyK) Just the balm then * @Morgan nods * MollyK opens the jar, sniffing it a moment. (MollyK) It smells different somehow (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) It doesn't smell like the garden at the cottage (@Morgan) what does it smell like now? (MollyK) It still smells like your shaving soap, but it smells like by the lake in Atemlos, when we were lying beneath the stars (@Morgan) I see * MollyK hands it over to him, lying back down * @Morgan takes it, rubbing some under his nose before sealing it back up * MollyK passes him the tea * @Morgan takes it, sitting against the headboarad * MollyK turns to her side, watching him (MollyK) It is unfortunate you have not had the nightmare about the schattenmann again (@Morgan) That one, while scary, is decidedly less unpleasant than some I've had lately * MollyK nods (MollyK) I am still curious about the stocking ribbons (@Morgan) hmm? * MollyK yawns, covering her mouth (MollyK) The stocking ribbons in the undergrowth, to make your nightmare go away * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think its to make me realise its just a dream * MollyK nods (MollyK) But until it comes again, we will not know * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed (MollyK) Perhaps you will have a dream as... shockingly rude as I did last night * MollyK closes her eyes, yawning again * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) we can hope * MollyK nods (MollyK) I would not be distressed to have that again... *her voice becomes softer and slower* * @Morgan finishes his tea * MollyK is clearly trying to force herself to stay awake but not doing well at it (@Morgan) go to sleep blossom (MollyK) Alright, liebling. Wake me if you need me please * @Morgan nods * MollyK is asleep in moments * @Morgan puts his cup aside and settles down ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Monday, 4 January 2021 19:31:19 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) **He falls asleep quite quickly, and in his dream he lies on the grass outside the San Lorenzo monastery, back when they were there last Autumn. Strangely, he knows it's his birthday, November 3rd, a date he's hidden from everyone around him. He is looking up at the cloudless sky. (Molly) Around him, he can hear the last rites being given in Thean. Molly is knelt beside him holding his hand. "I am sorry, My Lady. The poison on the blade is fatal. It will take a few minutes, but it will be painless for him". (Molly) She nods, swallowing hard "A small mercy". He doesn't feel any pain, just a gradual warm numbness in his legs. The Thean prayers continue in the background. Her heart breaking, she strokes his face tenderly. (Molly) "Oh Morgan… the future we might have had together!" Her tears flow fast "... running the Rose, living peacefully…" Her brow furrows "...me handing you your firstborn son…" She looks up at the sky, squaring her shoulders. Even his knees feel numb now. She presses a kiss to his forehead. (Molly) "I love you. I have been loving you for months, I just did not know til now." He nods, the emotional pain at discovering this now when there is no hope is immense. "And I, you, Blossom. I would stay if I could". (Molly) She shakes her head "No… this is what you've waited for, a hopeless battle that reunites you with them. It's time for you to be at rest, together." She lies beside him on the grass, propping on one elbow so she can watch him. (Molly) "I will take you back to Sudlachenburg. I will tell your Mother and Father that you loved and missed them and were going home. I'll tell Edward that, in the end, you forgave him. I'll tell him you loved him. And I will see that you are buried with Dietlinde and Jana". (Molly) The numbness has spread, and he can barely manage to bring a hand to her head to pull her to him and kiss her goodbye before he loses control of his arm and his mouth. There's so much he wants to tell her, but he can't. She keeps stroking his face even as his heart stops and the light goes out of his eyes. (Molly) But he's still there in spirit to see her lean her ear to his chest and sob at the silence. He is still there to see the fake Kurt Cristoban approach, crossing himself before taking off his white Vaticine cloak and kneeling beside her. (Molly) He talks to her in Eisen. "Molly… I am sorry for your loss..." he opens his arms, and she moves into them, sobbing against the crook of his neck as if the world has ended. He strokes her hair. (Molly) "Come now, he is with his loved ones again. He wouldn't want you to be so sad. He would want you to live your life, run your ship, explore the world and be happy. (Molly) You will never forget him, but you will find love again, just as he did with you. You will marry, and have children, and all this will feel like a bad dream" (Molly) He bends his head to kiss her crown, and the blonde roots of his hair are obvious. She nods, weeping subsiding. "He is where he longed to be, I must be happy for him in that". Kurt leans back and tilts her chin up. (Molly) "That's better, Schatzi. Let's go and have some cherry brandy, yes?". He helps her up, wrapping his cloak around her, and tucking her arm around his. He leads her away, the white cloak flowing behind her like a wedding gown. (Molly) He wakes up in the pitch black of their room. He's curled up behind her, and realises he's holding on to her very hard, his grasp tight. She cries out. "Ouch! Liebes herz, that hurts!" ((Distress and desperation level?)) * @Morgan lets her go, breathing deeply (@Morgan) I'm sorry blossom * Molly turns over towards him, speaking softly (Molly) Are you alright? (@Morgan) just a bad dream * Molly gently strokes his arm (Molly) One of the usual ones? (@Morgan) No... we were at the monastery and I was dying * Molly sighs (Molly) That sounds unpleasant (@Morgan) it was. You confessed your love for me and mine for you... * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) and then it got... strange * Molly tilts her head, which in the dark he feels rather than sees (Molly) That was already strange though, because you did not know you loved me then (@Morgan) You were being comforted by the fake Mr Cristoban who was wearing a Vaticine cloak... * Molly makes a noise that is both surprise and curiosity (Molly) Why was he doing that? He's objectionist (@Morgan) or... is he (@Morgan) Then he put the cloak around you and took you away... it looked like a wedding dress (Molly) Oh. * Molly shrugs a little (Molly) That's probably just a coincidence (@Morgan) Interestingly, you were saying that I'd gotten what I'd wished for, and I was wishing I could stay * Molly pauses a moment, not breathing (Molly) Hmmm. Was there anything else odd about him? (@Morgan) he had blonde roots in his hair (Molly) Oh that's interesting. If you imagine him blonde, does he seem more familiar? ((He does, much. He can picture him in chainmail with a Vaticine cloak, but not when or where)) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye... but can't think where or when * Molly nods (Molly) That must be frustrating (@Morgan) extremely (Molly) It's a starting point though... perhaps more will come to you. Maybe you saw him at Court, or in battle? (@Morgan) Its not common to wear chainmail to court (Molly) That rather narrows it down then? (@Morgan) to battle... * Molly nods (Molly) Yes (Molly) Did he recognise you too? (@Morgan) I assume so (Molly) That would suggest prolonged contact, not just a brief flurry of weapons? (@Morgan) I suppose so * Molly takes a deep breath (Molly) Do you wish to puzzle on this, or go back to sleep? (@Morgan) what time is it? (Molly) I have no idea (Molly) **from his innate time keeping skill, he guesses around three o'clock, more than 3 hours til dawn (@Morgan) No, back to sleep * Molly nods (Molly) Alright liebling... * Molly sighs sadly (Molly) I would have needed a lot of comforting had that happened. I'd have been devastated (@Morgan) it did seem that way aye (Molly) That cannot surprise you, surely? (@Morgan) Not now, no... then... probably * Molly wriggles to get comfortable (Molly) I'm not sure how on Theah I managed not to reveal it to you * @Morgan shrugs * Molly yawns softly (Molly) Are you troubled by any of it? Can I comfort or reassure you in any way? (@Morgan) No blossom, I'll be ok (Molly) Shall I sing? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye * Molly kisses his shoulder before starting to sing Kosk Yn Ta as usual. It's getting so familiar that he falls asleep quite quickly (Molly) **He's slipped into her dream and knows it by the now familiar yellow tones. He is conscious of it all just being a dream. He finds himself walking through a corridor in the makeshift base of Dietmund, on the island of Insel, the last place he saw combat and where she slipped into his dream before. (Molly) He follows Mieler, the commander, being taken to once again rescue Heinzharold. The man in question is in a cell, and in the cell beside him is Molly, looking about fourteen as she would have been at the time. (Molly) HH looks to be keeping up the ruse of an Objectionist simpleton, but Morgan can see concern and protectiveness in his body language. Mieler tells HH that Morgan has come to collect him but gets called away. HH glances at the young redhead who is wearing a fancy satin dress that is now dirtied by her confinement in this place. She appears to be reading the holy book, not looking up. ((Done)) * @Morgan looks around (@Morgan) time to go (Molly) **Him speaking catches Molly's attention. She obviously doesn't recognise him, but watches him with a slight surprise nonetheless* (Molly) **The cells are just like reality, aside from the fact she is there* (Molly) **HH watches Morgan seriously, talking quietly in Eisen "I can't leave her here" (@Morgan) Are you trying to get us caught properly? ** You're now known as HH * HH shrugs. There's none of his regular humour, this is clearly important (HH) I won't leave her behind * @Morgan watches him for a moment (@Morgan) very well (HH) **Molly wears the frown of someone trying to piece together a foreign language. She manages to stop staring at Morgan long enough to speak to HH in broken, heavily Avalon-accented Eisen* Where going you? * HH looks at Morgan a moment. He's still clearly troubled and protective (HH) She's Avalonian, her parents, her family... *He shakes his head* they were all slaughtered... (@Morgan) but not her (HH) They're ransoming her (@Morgan) to who? (HH) Queen Elaine * @Morgan rolls his eyes (@Morgan) She wont pay (HH) **Molly watches them, but it's Morgan her gaze keeps coming back to** (HH) They don't want money, they want troops and an alliance. She's... *He looks slightly spooked* (HH) **She frowns, looking at Morgan and speaking Eisen badly again* Please, him hurt not * @Morgan watches her for a moment before speaking in Avalonian, quietly (@Morgan) I'm not going to hurt him, I've come to get him * HH gasps, looking thrilled. She comes to the bars, speaking as softly (HH) Molly* (HH) M: You speak Avalonian! (@Morgan) I know (HH) M: *She blushes, biting her lip* Please, take him somewhere safe (@Morgan) He wont leave without you (HH) M: *She glances at HH, smiling shyly, then looks to Morgan* He must. I will die here, but if he can be free, it will be a small mercy (@Morgan) I see * HH watches them, frowning slightly * @Morgan looks at HeinzHarold (@Morgan) How do you propose we get her out? (HH) I don't know. But... *He shakes his head* She's powerful (@Morgan) meaning? (HH) You won't like it (@Morgan) oh, but this conversation has been nothing but a wonderful journey from the beginning * HH smiles slightly (HH) Your Father would implode * HH watches Molly a moment, he's obviously very fond of her (HH) **Molly is alternating watching between the two of them (@Morgan) Spit it out man, we don't have time (HH) You won't believe it unless you are it. Check for either of the guards a minute (HH) See* * @Morgan does so (HH) **He spots James Schulz, with both arms, too far to oversee, talking to someone completely out of sight (@Morgan) should be ok * HH looks at Molly (HH) Little darlin' ((what he calls Inga in reality)), heal. (HH) M: *She frowns, looking at Morgan solemnly* ¥Can I trust you?¥ * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) $he trusts me$ (HH) *She pulls up the sleeve of her dress* ¥And I, him¥ (HH) **She closes her eyes. The skin on her inner forearm splits as if sliced by a sharp, invisible blade, the cut lengthening. HH watches Morgan closely* (HH) *quietly* told you you wouldn't like it... (@Morgan) You are correct (@Morgan) and nor should you (HH) **blood trickles over her wrist, her palm, her middle finger, and drops in small splashes to the straw on the floor. She breathes in deeply* * HH looks at him seriously (HH) I don't, but I l-... *He gets cut off by Molly's sharp inhale* (HH) ((Attention?)) (@Morgan) ((her)) (HH) **She opens her eyes. The wound is gone, though the blood that ran down her arm remains. She watches Morgan warily* (HH) ¥Are you afraid of me too?¥ (HH) M* (@Morgan) $Of you? No. Of what you can do... greatly$ (HH) M: *She bows her head, going over to a jug of water and tipping some on her arm. HH comes closer to the bars, whispering to Morgan (HH) When Queen Elaine hears of this, there won't be an exchange of a prisoner for an army. You know what either side will do if she stops being a bargaining chip. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I can't imagine they'd tolerate her living with that sort of ability though (HH) We have to help her, Morgan. (@Morgan) I dont see how we can get her out without a fight (HH) HH: *He nods* I've been working on it for days, but I don't know. All I know is she's sweet, kind, and very brave. And you should hear her sing, it's like... *his eyes unfocus* (@Morgan) pay attention HeinzHarold, you'll get us all killed if your mind wanders at the wrong moment (HH) HH: *He blushes* Would they believe you've been sent to take us both to the stronghold at Angolhelmwald? * @Morgan looks sceptical (@Morgan) You see where the horses are kept? (HH) **Molly lifts the top layer of her dress, drying her arm on her shift. The patchy pink of it shows this was not the first time she had done this* * HH nods (HH) Need to be careful of a particular guard there. {Jealousy} (@Morgan) Which one? (HH) Very young, sixteen, maybe seventeen. He speaks Avalonian. He translates for us sometimes, but there's something about him that's just not right (HH) *Molly sits on the edge of the pallet bed, watching them* (HH) **There's footsteps and the clinking of keys* (@Morgan) Alright. I've got a sword strapped to my back, I'll try talking our way out but if that doesn't work, grab it and get her to the horses and get out * HH nods (HH) Can you explain to her? * @Morgan looks at her (@Morgan) $We're going to get you out of here. If HeinzHarold grabs at something on my back, just stick with him until you're safe, understand? (HH) **She comes to the bars, talking softly, watching him intently* ¥What about you, will you be safe?¥ (@Morgan) Thats the plan (HH) **Mieler comes back in. Molly nods, her gaze dropping to his lips before she bites her, glancing away, and steps back* * @Morgan backs away from the bars, pulling some paper from a pocket and looking at it as if he's reading (HH) Mie: You want to watch that one, she's dangerous. She has half the camp smitten with her! *he laughs* (@Morgan) oh? (HH) Mie: I don't see the appeal, myself. **He looks disdainfully at her before unlocking HH* So General Rosberg wants this idiot, does he? *The name is right for the man Morgan's fake documents gave the order from, but how Molly could dream that is confusing* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) mmmm (HH) HH: I 'preciate the hospitality *He tips an imaginary hat to Mieler* (@Morgan) and her (HH) **Molly picks up her Holy Book, tucking it into a pocket* (HH) Mie: I thought we were keeping her until Captain Minchie returns from Londinium? (@Morgan) You were, but word of that has gotten out... going to move her to Angolhelmwald, just in case someone gets brave and tries to storm this place to get their hands on her (HH) Mie: *He nods* By all means. *He unlocks the door, letting Molly out. She comes to stand close to Morgan. HH witness at Mieler about recommending the cells here to friends. She speaks quietly (HH) ¥Thank you. When it's safer, I'd like to know your name...¥ * @Morgan nods slightly to Mieler, moving towards the door (HH) **They pass James Schulz without incident, leaving Mieler behind * HH looks to Morgan (HH) Xantha outside as usual? * @Morgan nods (HH) **They start to cross the courtyard towards the stables, which is how the trouble starts. (HH) **The group of soldiers that come out of the makeshift tavern clearly know nothing about this girl other than that she has breast, and in the case of one very stupid man, a bottom within touching distance, which he does as another grabs her wrist. (HH) ¥Let me fucking go or you will regret it¥ *There's a cold anger in her tone, and HH spins round instantly* (HH) We need to stop her. * @Morgan nods, shoving himself between them (HH) **He manages to dislodge both men, but at the cost of clearly angering the whole group of seven who start arguing and asking him who he thinks he is (HH) **Molly breathes slowly, and HH comes to move her àway, speaking quietly on Eisen pointlessly (HH) **One man watches Morgan blearly before throwing a punch * @Morgan sways out of its way, pushing gently against the man (@Morgan) Now, I'm just trying to get them to the stronghold, lets not have any undue fuss (HH) **He clearly is too drunk to use his common sense, and tries again. His friends start to jeer him on. * @Morgan sways out of the way again, pushing him away (HH) **this enrages him enough to draw his sword (@Morgan) You're drunk and you need to sleep it off (HH) Man: *He flourishes his sword badly, a mix of intoxication and showing off in front of his friends* We were only going to borrow her a little while * @Morgan drops his voice (@Morgan) And if Queen Elaine refuses to aid us in return for her, or worse, sides with the objectionists because you couldn't keep your hands to yourself... (HH) Man: No-one is coming for her, she's worthless. We should have killed her as well as the rest of them (HH) **his voice is loud enough to carry to Molly and HH, and Morgan feels the sword at his back being removed (@Morgan) Go ask Mieler, then ask him which cell you'll spend the night in for being so moronic (HH) Man: *He thrusts his sword at Morgan* * @Morgan slaps it aside (@Morgan) go before you make a mistake you cant unmake (HH) **The chorusing of the men behind him only encourages the drunken man to try again (HH) **As he's swinging his sword at Morgan, there's a voice from behind Morgan in the direction of the stables.* ¥Molly, come in here where it is safe¥ (HH) ((Attention?)) * @Morgan ducks under the blade, backing just out of range before glancing towards the voice (HH) **He can't see the speaker because of the angle, but he knows that voice, especially talking Avalon with an Eisen accent...** (HH) **Molly heads in that direction, HH trying to stop her by grabbing her arm and turning her towards him (HH) **The man is now getting laughed at by his friends, and turns his ire on them, Morgan all but forgotten. Even over whatever HH is trying to explain to her, Morgan hears her be called again* "Molly... Schatzi..." *And he puts two and two together, realising it is the fake Kurt * @Morgan moves towards Molly (@Morgan) $You need to stay away from him$ (HH) **Molly is watching HH intently, frowning, trying to figure out what he is saying. Then she looks at Morgan* Heinzharold? (@Morgan) No... (HH) M: ¥Oh, Elliot?¥ *HH lets go of her, scowling jealously. Morgan knows this name, and knows suddenly where he knows the fake Kurt from. He was here in the real Dietmund, and Morgan briefly spoke to him when the horses were brought out for him and the manacled HH* (@Morgan) $Elliot... Elliot... indeed$ (HH) M: *She looks at HH, then Morgan* ¥why does he look so cross?¥ (@Morgan) $Jealousy. You have some effect on them. You cant trust Elliot$ (HH) M: ¥ I like him, he wants to keep me safe ¥ (@Morgan) $You asked if you could trust me... $ (HH) M: ¥Yes...¥ * HH is now watching Morgan with some jealousy (@Morgan) $Then trust me. He is not to be trusted$ (HH) M: *She looks up at him, biting her lip and nodding* Alright. Will you take me away from here, somewhere safe? (@Morgan) Go with HeinzHarold, mount up and we'll get you out of here (HH) **She holds out her hand to Heinzharold, who takes it without fear or hesitation. She still watches Morgan intently* But you will come with us? * @Morgan nods slightly (HH) **She smiles, letting HH lead her to the stables** * @Morgan glances at the drunkards again (HH) **They have disappeared, as if she has forgotten them and they no longer exist * @Morgan moves to look for Elliot (HH) **he's watching Morgan from beside the door to the stable. Blonde really suits him * @Morgan nods to him (HH) **He nods back. Morgan can hear Molly giggle in the stable* * @Morgan turns to look * HH is laughing too as he helps her onto a horse. There's the chiming of the dawn watch * @Morgan takes a deep breath (@Morgan) time to go (HH) ((Trying to wake up?)) (@Morgan) ((yeah)) (HH) **He wakes up easily. As usual when he's slipped into her dreams, he feels very refreshed and as if he has slept for many hours more than he has** ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 5 January 2021 19:59:03 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) *he wakes up easily, the room dark still. He can hear Molly is still asleep* * @Morgan rolls out of bed to get dressed (Molly) **He doesn't accidentally wake her. She does mutter "You are such an ass!" In Avalon, clearly very unimpressed with someone in her dream* * @Morgan smiles slightly, pulling his clothes on (Molly) **She doesn't say anything else. It doesn't take him long to get dressed and on deck, the sky fading from black to dark grey ** You're now known as Sorgi * Sorgi is on watch, just quietly stood at the prow (@Morgan) captain (Sorgi) Good morning, m'Lord (@Morgan) all is well? (Sorgi) Fine. We will be out at sea by the end of the day, and then we'll get some drills done * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (Sorgi) And you, m'Lord? No more nightmares? (@Morgan) No, there were... but nothing so dire * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) That's something at least. It wouldn't be as safe going overboard at sea m'Lord * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Sometimes needs must (Sorgi) There's other ways to deal with things though, m'Lord? (@Morgan) You'll just have to trust me on this one my friend * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Let someone know, just so we know to keep an eye on you (Sorgi) **The sky is lightening further* (@Morgan) if I can * Sorgi nods, quiet as the sun rises, which it does (Sorgi) You are happy with just doing those three watches? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I don't think it'd be fair to my wife or Varick to be spending more time away from them (Sorgi) If you change your mind, m'Lord, the offer is there (@Morgan) I appreciate that * Sorgi gets distracted by one of the crew, leaving Morgan alone, the sun above the horizon * @Morgan watches the horizon for a few minutes before heading off to get coffee (Sorgi) **He manages it easily, and even notices the ballroom is empty and useable for practice, which he's done less of since setting sail * @Morgan drinks half the cup before setting to practice (Sorgi) **He doesn't get interrupted, which gives him chance to push hard and he is pleasantly worked over by the time he decides he is done. The coolness of the last of his coffee helps him guess it must be almost seven, only half an hour til Varick wakes (Sorgi) ((What does he do?)) * @Morgan heads back towards his room to find Molly ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is surprisingly still asleep. She's pushed the covers off, and he can see four red lines across the pale skin of her stomach like scratches, nail marks. It's where his hand was when he woke from the nightmare * @Morgan frowns, going to fetch her some tea * Molly is stirring when he returns with it, the sunlight streaming through the window (@Morgan) morning blossom * Molly opens her eyes, getting her bearings. Then she smiles at him (Molly) Good morning, my love. Oh, is that tea? (@Morgan) it is * Molly wriggles to sit up, not bothering with the sheets (Molly) How did you sleep? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I think I was in your dreams * Molly frowns a little, then does pull the sheet up (Molly) I had a very strange dream * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns deeper (Molly) Did we argue? (@Morgan) Not that I recall.... you were rather smitten with HeinzHarold * Molly blushes (Molly) When did you wake? (@Morgan) I'd just manage to avoid a massacre, recognised a certain someone, then the chime for dawn went off * Molly visibly relaxes (Molly) Ah yes. That was rather odd (@Morgan) so, what occurred after that that has you so... tense * Molly shrugs a little (Molly) You know how dreams are... It was all quite silly really. Do you think that the fake Kurt was in Dietmund then? * @Morgan raises an eyebrow, staying quiet * Molly starts to look progressively more awkward (Molly) Maybe James would know? * @Morgan just watches her * Molly sighs (Molly) You won't like it, and it's also not relevant. There's no way I could have been in Insel back then, so it isn't a possible other path (@Morgan) I know * Molly nods as if she has assumed that has settled it * @Morgan shrugs, sighing * Molly watches him (Molly) If you wish to know, I will tell you, but you must bear in mind I warned you, and that I had no control over it (@Morgan) do as you wish * Molly looks wounded (Molly) I am trying to protect you * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) as you wish... Sorgi has asked if I want any more shifts (Molly) Do you? (@Morgan) it is peaceful up there.... I may take them when he's running his drills * Molly nods, looking to the cup of tea (Molly) Of course liebling, if that is your wish (@Morgan) it'd be a good vantage point to watch the crew * Molly nods (Molly) That sounds wise. May I? *She holds out her hand for the cup* * @Morgan hands it over * Molly sips it, smiling (Molly) Thank you * Molly looks thoughtful, a little distracted (Molly) Are you going to work today? (@Morgan) I hadn't planned to * Molly nods, then sighs (Molly) Is this me hiding again? * @Morgan shrugs * Molly blows on the tea (Molly) Had we ridden out yet? (@Morgan) No (Molly) Well, Heinzharold and I had a horse, you had another. We got out with no fuss, and found Xantha. Then we had a horse each. Once away from the guards, we made good speed and found a little clearing in the woods. It was only once we were dismounted and hunting for food it became apparent that you and I rubbed each other the wrong way * Molly sips the tea (@Morgan) interesting (Molly) It wasn't like true animosity, it was more like it was with Kai and I. There was a pull there. Heinzharold decided the sensible option was that he would marry me and send me to his mother in Sudlachenburg. You told him it was unacceptable due to my station and I could easily marry in the nobility * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) seems unlike me (Molly) I know. You were irrationally angry about the idea. You and he argued, and he told you maybe you should Do not yourself and send me to Catterick. You were even more angry about that. I thought you were being an ass, but the attraction was only getting worse * @Morgan nods (Molly) It continued for a couple of days whilst we travelled South, not proper plan because the two of you were at such odds, and you and I just couldn't seem to even bear each other's company for more than a minute or two before that tension led to conflict. Heinzharold and I were getting on well, and I was fine with the idea of marrying him... * @Morgan nods (Molly) Then you came back from collecting water and saw he and I kissing. You and he were yelling at each other in Eisen, you were telling him he couldn't marry me, I was too dangerous, that he needed to come to his senses. He stormed off, leaving you and I alone. I told you I thought you were an ass... and it was liking throwing a flame into a gunpowder barrel, all that tension just exploded, and... *She bites her lip* (@Morgan) and... (Molly) And we... *She smiles* We were rather passionately intimate... against a tree, unsurprisingly * @Morgan nods * Molly sips her tea, then sighs (Molly) And then, afterwards, you felt very, very guilty * @Morgan nods * Molly doesn't look up from the cup (Molly) Because you had betrayed Heinzharold and... (@Morgan) and * Molly looks at him solemnly (Molly) And Dietlinde * @Morgan nods (Molly) We didn't get caught. You agreed to find a priest, because you knew that that made me compromised enough that I needed to be wed. You and Heinzharold were still arguing over whi was going to marry me, so I wandered off, leaving you to it. And then you woke me. (@Morgan) That is a rather strange dream * Molly shrugs a little (Molly) I know (@Morgan) Do you recall Elliot? (Molly) Seeing him in the dream, yes. But I don't recall anything about him (@Morgan) I'll talk to James, see what he remembers of him... * Molly nods (Molly) Good idea. Strange that he was in my dream, and I was in that place (@Morgan) I've been there (Molly) I remember being there in your dream whilst we were on honeymoon, but only outside * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Elliot is where I remember the fake mr Cristoban from... (Molly) That makes sense (Molly) He looks quite different blonde * @Morgan nods (Molly) So he was on the Vaticine side? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) evidently (Molly) Well, that explains why we could never figure out why he was so tolerant of Kai * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed (Molly) I wonder if Jarvie knows he's Vaticine? * Molly frowns * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'll mention it when we see her * Molly nods slowly (Molly) This was my dream... So how did I know so much? (@Morgan) You must have been able to pull it from my memory * Molly nods {apprehension} (Molly) That makes sense. Well, it has been useful for this (@Morgan) that bothers you * Molly nods (Molly) Very much (@Morgan) why? * Molly frowns a little (Molly) That is not a place I wish to be (@Morgan) why? (Molly) Because I do not want to be drawing your memories into me dreams (Molly) My* (@Morgan) Why not? * Molly looks at him solemnly (Molly) For many reasons (@Morgan) If we get chance, we'll ask the Nieblungen about it * Molly nods (@Morgan) Though... it did help me put a mystery somewhat to bed (Molly) Perhaps someone on the ship will know where the Fischler, Wische and Posen mines are, so we can decide which is quickest to reach * Molly sips her tea * @Morgan nods (Molly) If they can put a stop to it, I would like that (@Morgan) That feels somewhat like you wish to shut me out * Molly shakes her head (Molly) No liebling. But you have memories that are special, private. And I don't think I would want to draw those memories into my dreams. * @Morgan nods * Molly looks up at him, tone gentle (Molly) You can understand that, can't you? (@Morgan) I can (Molly) I suppose it is probably connected to all the mind reading... (@Morgan) probably (Molly) If they can stop the dreams, but it comes at the cost of losing all telepathy, would you do it? (@Morgan) I... I don't know * Molly looks at her cup (Molly) I know it is practical... (@Morgan) but... (Molly) But I don't know that I would not make that choice (@Morgan) realistically, it is your choice (Molly) But it would trouble you? (@Morgan) it would (Molly) Can you tell me why? (@Morgan) It is very useful, and goes a long way to making sure you are alright * Molly nods a little (Molly) Maybe they can stop the dreams but leave that? (@Morgan) we can hope (Molly) It would be good if they could stop your nightmares * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) aye (Molly) I worry for you. It is not good for you to go on like this, liebling * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) though the dreams are different, I've dealt with this for some years now * Molly sighs sadly (Molly) As often as this? (@Morgan) oh, every night (Molly) But that was better, wasn't it? You had been doing much better, and then suddenly in Fischler you weren't * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) a lot happened in Fischler * Molly nods, tilting her head (Molly) The first one you had there, when I was in the coffin? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) somewhat forewarning (Molly) It was only a few hours before the stable explosion... And it was the crested dagger, with Koertig pointing towards you, that was buried in me, blood down my dress... * Molly frowns * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I was so worried about the dagger that had gone missing I missed the point of it (Molly) Is that what the wound at Alarice's solar plexus was made by? There was blood down her dress just like you described? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Huh... (@Morgan) what? * Molly sighs (Molly) We can't get rid of your nightmares, can we? (@Morgan) Because (Molly) Because that looks very much like foreshadowing, doesn't it? My being dead in the church in Fischler by a Koertig-marked injury... the wound in the same place with the same weapon as what would happen with her * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it does rather (@Morgan) but why you if it was going to be her (Molly) Now that I do not know. But what about my dreams with the wood warping? I had two in the run up that had it in, one where Alarice had killed you and I had the magic and ripped your father's study up... And the other where you were being vigorously {intense jealousy} intimate with her in the library of die Dauerhaftigkeit and again I had the magic... And caused utter carnage. (@Morgan) yet it was her that had that magic * Molly nods (Molly) I just assumed the library one was simple jealousy so I tried not to think on it * @Morgan nods (Molly) And the one where she had killed you was horrendous, but then I started bleeding and suddenly had much bigger problems, like stopping before dying *She smiles a little* * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) its all rather... confusing * Molly nods (Molly) It seems to be abstrac-... *She narrows her eyes* (Molly) In that dream, she had quietly snuck up on you whilst you were unsuspecting and sleeping... just as how the bleeding started whilst I was unsuspecting and sleeping... * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) indeed * Molly shakes her head forlornly (Molly) I can't get rid of mine either, can I? (@Morgan) I suppose not * Molly finishes the tea (Molly) I think we need to start writing them down. If it's foreshadowing, we need to get smart about looking for warning signs * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I agree (Molly) And if it is, then it seems likely that it's Nieblungen related * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats a reasonable assumption I think * Molly climbs out of bed, revealing both nakedness and the marks he has left (Molly) Perhaps it is a way to counteract the forces working against the convergence? (@Morgan) I wouldn't say thats beyond the realms of possibility * Molly nods, stretching (Molly) I can start that today if you wish? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) may as well * Molly goes to pick up a shirt that's hung over the mirror (Molly) If we have to endure them, we should make use of them (@Morgan) I agree * Molly tilts her head as she looks at her reflection, her gaze on the four red lines (Molly) Oh! (@Morgan) That I think was me * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Uhh... yes... I think so (@Morgan) I'm sorry blossom * Molly shakes her head slowly (Molly) No, no. It's fine. * Molly touches them gently, then looks at him in the reflection (Molly) Not even really sore * @Morgan nods slightly * Molly watches him (Molly) You need me to heal them? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) its up to you * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) I don't feel a need to... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well blossom * Molly nods, putting on the shirt (Molly) Please, don't feel guity (Molly) Guilty * (@Morgan) I'm trying not to, but I have hurt you * Molly comes to him, kissing his cheek (Molly) I am absolutely fine. I will not permit you feeling guilty if you would not want me to if it had been the other way around *She smiles, watching him* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well * Molly smiles (Molly) Good. I need to get dressed to be ready for teaching Varick, so I will let you get on, liebling * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll be on deck (Molly) Alright, I shall see you later * @Morgan bows his head before heading out of the room ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 8 January 2021 20:28:06 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) **He's not on the deck that long before the watch changes from Morning to Forenoon, and breakfast is called. He eats with the crew coming off watch, in the dinning room that without any passengers they can use, rather than the hammocks in the crew quarters being put away and then eating there. James Schulz appears towards the end of the meal, reading a book, and trying to nudge open the door with his stump. ** You're now known as JamesS * @Morgan leans over and pulls the door open * JamesS smiles (JamesS) Thank you, my Lord * @Morgan nods * JamesS sits, folding down the page (@Morgan) All is well? (JamesS) Yes thank you, my Lord. And with you? (JamesS) **The room is gradually emptying* (@Morgan) I've had worse mornings... I was hoping to talk with you about the time we... met during the war * JamesS smiles (JamesS) Of course, my Lord (@Morgan) specifically, if you remember someone called Elliot * JamesS nods, eating a moment (JamesS) I do (@Morgan) what can you tell me about him? * JamesS thinks about it (JamesS) You'll have to bear in mind that for some of it I was either in and out of consciousness or very drunk to manage the pain... (@Morgan) of course (JamesS) He was a pleasant young man. He was a year or two old than me. * @Morgan nods * JamesS thinks some more (JamesS) He wasn't there that long, a couple of months (JamesS) That was before you came though. *he sips his coffee, still holding a fork* He snuck out the night after you and the prisoner went. Might have been longer than that. Those days are blurry (@Morgan) understandable * @Morgan sips his coffee (@Morgan) we ran into eachother not that long ago (JamesS) How is he keeping? (@Morgan) aside from pretending to be someone from another mercenary company, he seems well (JamesS) That's good. There was always something about him that I didn't entirely trust... (@Morgan) oh? (JamesS) It might not make much sense to you, my Lord, but the big one was that he couldn't pray a full rosary ((what's his level of knowledge re Vat practices?)) without issues... (@Morgan) ((its good)) (@Morgan) Thats... unusual (JamesS) Very. Even the people our nuns looked after who has started to lose their minds could pray a full rosary having learnt it from childhood ((It's about 25 minutes of prayers, all in Thean. It includes Ave Maria (hail mary), the paternoster (our father) and a couple of other bits)) (@Morgan) Why would that be, do you think? * JamesS frowns (JamesS) Logically, that he was not of our mother church (@Morgan) You think he was a spy perhaps? (JamesS) That was rumoured... but everyone said he was too young, and just too likeable * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) how do you mean? (JamesS) He was... sixteen? Seventeen? In the middle of a well-armed, quite remote vaticine fort * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (JamesS) Very young to be a spy, specially on his own. But he turned up alone and left alone... (@Morgan) so, what then? (JamesS) What did he do after? (@Morgan) if he wasn't a spy and wasn't of your mother church... what was he (JamesS) Ll (JamesS) I think you're right about him being a spy. He ran the stables, said he had an affinity for horses. He could have intercepted all communication and resealed it * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) That does rather beg the question as to why he's pretending to be someone else now, unless its to ruin his reputation * JamesS nods (JamesS) Does he still go by Elliott? (@Morgan) No, Kurt Cristoban, the second in command of that company that escorted us from Fischler (JamesS) Never heard that name... You know when you're in a crowded room and someone says your name in amongst the chatter and you still somehow pick it up? * @Morgan nods (JamesS) He never did that with Elliot (@Morgan) So you dont believe that was his name either * JamesS shakes his head (JamesS) No * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) interesting (JamesS) Surely, my Lord, your side would have told you that there was a spy there though? (@Morgan) You'd have thought so... * JamesS nods (JamesS) Big risk otherwise. You might have chopped his arm off! (@Morgan) but then the sort of information my friend and I would gather wouldn't be the same as someone entrenched in the place (JamesS) That was a clever tactic (@Morgan) which one? (JamesS) Having your man come in and get information and then breaking him out * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) most of the time it worked somewhat better than it did when we met... though, ask Sorgi about losing his ship... (JamesS) You fought him too? (@Morgan) I got around (JamesS) It's a bit strange how we've all ended up meeting over again * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that it is * JamesS thinks again (JamesS) I don't think he was from Klenheim in Heilgrund either, like he claimed. Every now and then his accent would slip and he would sound more Posen. (@Morgan) Its sounding like he didn't put in as much practice as he should have (JamesS) Or he was young and in an unfamiliar, dangerous place, my Lord (@Morgan) So were we * JamesS nods (JamesS) That's true, my Lord * JamesS suddenly thinks about something (JamesS) There was a drunken game of Never Have I Ever one night, don't know if you've ever heard if it...? (@Morgan) You say you've never kissed a nun and anyone who has has to drink? * JamesS nods, blushing a bit (JamesS) Yes, that's right * JamesS glances around to check it's empty, which it now is (JamesS) The statement was Never have I ever taken a woman in my Father's bed... (@Morgan) he drank? (JamesS) To which he was the only one that drank. The rest of them called him a liar, and pushed him on it relentlessly during the remainder of the game, until he blurted out that Yes he had, in his Father's bed at Anhalt, before correcting that to Klenheim (@Morgan) Anhalt... (JamesS) **Anhalt rings a bell. It's a port in the north coast of Posen near the mouth of Der Rotstrom. It's also where Molly said in the dream set in Avebury was one of the ports that her husband sailed on his routes with his own ship** * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know of it (JamesS) They weren't bothered by the slip, only by getting a detailed recounting of the event (@Morgan) You noticed it (JamesS) I had an interest in shipping already, my Lord, so the port town was familiar * @Morgan nods (JamesS) That's all I can remember really. He was well-liked. (@Morgan) too well... * JamesS nods (JamesS) But the truce held, so no harm done. He went peacefully * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (JamesS) Mieler didn't make it ((Morgan and Heinzharold's escape got screwed up by a defector who recognised Morgan and then combat started, Mieler the commander had a heart attack)) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) a pity, he seemed... duty driven rather than because he wanted to fight * JamesS nods (JamesS) He was a priest before he joined the War * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm a little surprised he didn't catch Elliots inability to complete a rosary * JamesS nods (JamesS) I know. But I don't think War suited him really. He wanted to be back at home in his Church and with his family * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think most of us did * JamesS shrugs slightly (JamesS) Some of us didn't have that to go back to (@Morgan) Not then, no (JamesS) No. Now I have my mother. Maybe one day I'll get married, have a few children * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I hope that you do, if that is what you want (JamesS) I haven't decided. I need to be in a position to support a household first. (@Morgan) I think you've made good steps in that direction * JamesS nods (JamesS) Thank you, my lord * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) No point in thanking me, you've done the work (JamesS) I will keep doing it. Do you have any plans for cargo and passengers from Freiburg? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) Not in particular, no * JamesS nods (JamesS) Very well (JamesS) If I think of anything else about Elliot, I will let you know, my Lord (@Morgan) Thank you James, I appreciate your help (JamesS) No problem, my Lord (JamesS) ((What will be do next?)) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 9 January 2021 20:26:23 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) ((What does he do next? Or no pref?)) (@Morgan) ((no preference)) (Molly) **he finds himself doing some jobs around the ship, and is so busy working that he misses the bell for lunch. Fortunately cook still has food for him, but he's told he's missed Molly and Varick as it's almost one oclock * @Morgan thanks him, taking the food and heading to look for Molly (Molly) **he gets to the study. He can hear her talking to Varick in his room. He spots her wedding ring and the Sudlache ring on the desk * @Morgan frowns, picking them up (Molly) **they look very clean and are wet * @Morgan listens (Molly) **She * Molly is singing now * Molly comes out about a minute later. She doesn't immediately notice him * @Morgan leans against the desk * Molly jumps, then smiles (Molly) Well there you are... I wondered if you had snuck off for a snooze in a hammock somewhere *She smirks* (@Morgan) No, I got engrossed in jobs I'm afraid * @Morgan holds out the rings * Molly holds out her hands, palms down, fingers splayed, with a little smile (@Morgan) I was surprised to see them on the desk (Molly) We were painting and I had to clean them * Molly frowns slightly * @Morgan nods (Molly) Is that alright? (@Morgan) of course * Molly waits for him to put the rings on (Molly) Are you well? * @Morgan nods, putting the rings back on her * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) Thank you. My hands feel odd without them now * @Morgan nods * Molly goes to sit at the desk, taking out some paper and a pencil * @Morgan starts eating (Molly) I think I will make a start on recording the dreams, unless you have something else in mind? (@Morgan) Only that I spoke with James about... Elliot * Molly looks up (Molly) Oh? Anything useful? (@Morgan) He thinks that Elliot was a spy * Molly looks surprised (Molly) Why? (@Morgan) He was too likeable, couldn't complete a rosary without help... (Molly) Is that difficult? It's not something I know much about (@Morgan) Its something that the Vaticine are brought up with... * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) _I_ could do it, but for a vaticine soldier, however young, to not be able to... (Molly) I suppose it would be not like being able to recite any of the church of Avalon prayers having grown up in Avalon? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Did you have to practice often to learn it? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) a bit * Molly nods thoughtfully, making notes (Molly) Why would you send a spy into a fort like that before they were practiced enough? (@Morgan) Indeed (@Morgan) he slipped up a couple of times about where he was from, apparently (Molly) It's very dangerous. (Molly) Objectionist forces were not spread so thin as to warrant that (@Morgan) definitely not (Molly) And why send you and Heinzharold to a place where there was already a spy? Especially one who wasn't ready... (@Morgan) indeed (Molly) You could have been walking into a fort that was on higher alert... * @Morgan nods (Molly) That was either very careless, very stupid, or very hasty (@Morgan) It doesn't sit right that he was sent in (Molly) No. I've read enough of the Eisen military history book to known our side was smart, organised... (@Morgan) usually * Molly looks intrigued (Molly) Oh? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) A lot of nobles were promoted based on blood rather than ability (Molly) It many ways, that is a sensible choice * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) It led them to think they were incapable of being wrong * Molly smiles a little (Molly) That is a downfall I have noticed *She winks at him* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) my father is something of a good example of it * Molly nods (Molly) But I meant more that it makes sense to utilise your nobles in positions of command. The nobles are used to giving commands to others, the commoners, and therefore the common soldiers, are used to deferring to nobles. (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) You disagree, my love? (@Morgan) The ranks aren't only made up of commoners (Molly) I shouldn't imagine many higher nobles went into the lower ranks (@Morgan) Not many, but some * Molly smiles (Molly) Like you and Edward * @Morgan nods (Molly) I recall tour Father saying he had refused to buy you Officer's commissions * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (@Morgan) ironic really (Molly) Why? (@Morgan) He's always been so hellbent on not letting us do anything he deems below our station... look at his reaction when I had the guests building the houses * Molly nods, tapping the pencil to her nose (Molly) It is like he can be progressive, but only if it is his own idea... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed * Molly nods, looking at the paper (Molly) So he's almost certainly not Vaticine. And he almost certainly wasn't put there by an Objectionist spy master? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'd say thats a reasonable assumption * Molly frowns (Molly) He must have been younger than I... Surely he wouldn't have gone just out of curiosity? (@Morgan) sixteen or seventeen at the time... * Molly nods (Molly) That is very young to be boldly infiltrating a fort, don't you think? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) but any older and he'd know better, surely * Molly nods (Molly) Surely there are more interesting things to be doing? (@Morgan) more productive, certainly * Molly writes again briefly (Molly) But then _how_ could he get in? Surely there was be checks made? (@Morgan) Not masses, really... remember that fairly often HeinzHarold and I simply walked out * Molly nods (Molly) I suppose so. James knew him then? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) vaguely, aye (Molly) Was there anything else? (@Morgan) No, not really... the place he came from appears to be one of the ports in one of your dreams * Molly tries to think (Molly) I'm not sure where you might mean? I have a lot of sailing dreams! (@Morgan) Anhalt... thats the place * Molly nods slowly (Molly) The Avebury tavern dream... * @Morgan nods (Molly) That's... interesting... (@Morgan) aye (Molly) Maybe it was nothing more than coincidence * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) and just how likely is that... * Molly frowns (Molly) I don't think that just because my husband was running a trade route that included where he was from means Fake Kurt was a prospective husband though (@Morgan) No, probably not (Molly) What do we know about Anhalt? (@Morgan) Lies within Posen (Molly) Do you think he is noble? (@Morgan) At this point, I just don't know * Molly gets up, getting out a map (Molly) I would say it is plausible, but if he is he is very... down to earth * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) which makes it unlikely * Molly nods, spreading it out on the desk and scanning the coastline * @Morgan frowns, looking around the floor (Molly) We could go there, if you wish. *she watches him a moment* (@Morgan) No, I'm not particularly inclined at the moment... we're already behind * Molly nods (Molly) Alright *She looks at the floor, trying to work out why it has his attention* (@Morgan) where's the captain? I'm stood here with food and he's nowhere to be seen (Molly) He was asleep on Varick's bed, so he is still there. Do you wish me to fetch him? (@Morgan) No, I suppose not * Molly looks at the map a little longer (Molly) We will just have to ask Jarvie I think * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Probably the best idea * Molly folds it and puts it to one side (Molly) Another mystery... * @Morgan nods * Molly turns the paper over (Molly) I suppose I should start this... Do you think there is any point in writing the ones that are mostly just indecent? (@Morgan) Maybe the odd detail... the one in Avebury started off decent, didn't it * Molly nods (Molly) A good point * Molly blushes, looking thoughtful (Molly) So none of that one... (@Morgan) But the conversation about Anhalt... (Molly) Oh, I meant a different ons (Molly) One* (Molly) All of the Avebury one, because of the magic on the stones * @Morgan nods * Molly taps the pencil on the desk (Molly) There was one that starts with a storm and we anchor the Rose in a little cove to protect her... * Molly smiles (Molly) But aside from the storm, I don't think any of it is of use * @Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment before looking back at the paper (Molly) I think it's more where we don't know each other? Or dates and names and places? (@Morgan) Both possibly * Molly nods (Molly) I think we should work backwards too, so that we do not forget the most recent things. But I am trying to recall the first odd dream I had. I suppose it must have been when I was sleeping with the Dragon scale pendant on * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns (Molly) Though thatbdidnt involve you, so maybe it is not relevant (@Morgan) Hard to say I suppose (Molly) I did start dreaming about a child that looked just like you had, descending a staircase and asking a maid in Eisen if she had seen the boy or his Father... (Molly) That was months ago... whilst you were away in Eisen. (@Morgan) very unusual * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Now I am wondering if it is connected (@Morgan) Write it down... at worst, it comes to nothing * Molly nods (Molly) Then there was the dream where I was jaded and had the Rose, with the siren spiders. And a dream where I knew Queen Betuanas name? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I recall * Molly nods (Molly) Well, I suspect this will take me all of Varick's nap time... * Molly glances up at him * @Morgan nods, eating (Molly) I was thinking... if I will be teaching him in the mornings, it's no problem if you wanted to be working the ship in that time * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that'll be useful in the coming days when the drills are being run * Molly smiles (Molly) I was more thinking that you would enjoy it (@Morgan) probably, aye (Molly) Good * Molly starts writing (Molly) Oh, it's is Wednesday, I need to try to contact Innesbruck tonight * @Morgan nods * Molly gets distracted by writing what she can recall, and asks him things now and then. 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For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (MollyK) **With Varick awake and Captain Ulysses eating the leftovers, they don't get chance to recover either his night mare of dying at the monestary or the dream of Dietmund before Morgan is once more on deck teaching Varick more about the sails. The young boy is quick to learn and has many questions about the physics of sailing. The afternoon speeds along as does the ship. With a spyglass, the open ocean is on the horizon. By the time Varick is asleep for the night and the sun is setting over the vast blue to the west, they are just about to exit the river mouth. Morgan is alone at the prow, the crew of the second dogs watch preparing to switch over with first watch (@Morgan) y the time Varick is asleep for the n (MollyK) By the time Varick is asleep for the night and the sun is setting over the vast blue to the west, they are just about to exit the river mouth. Morgan is alone at the prow, the crew of the second dogs watch preparing to switch over with first watch (MollyK) ((Done)) * @Morgan watches the horizon, scanning from one side of the river to the other (MollyK) **it's very quiet, and he is able to still make out Castille to his left and Montaigne to his right. He feels the faintest prickle of magic just as the ships bell ring a eight times, marking the end of the watch, and eight o'clock * @Morgan rolls his neck, watching the crew change watch (MollyK) **There's a cheery atmosphere, and the swap is efficient. Sorgi gives the commands that lead them out into the sea safely before it's fully dark, just. They drop the anchor, and start to settle the Rose for the night * @Morgan smiles slightly, heading to get coffee before going to his room (MollyK) **Even one deck up, he ca hear singing and shouting down in the crew quarters * @Morgan shakes his head (MollyK) **He doesn't encounter anyone. A single bell ring tells him the first half an hour of the first watch has passed * @Morgan continues to his room (MollyK) **The study itself is empty aside from Captain Ulysses lying on some papers on the desk * @Morgan wanders over, fussing the cat (MollyK) **He purrs, climbing up Morgan to wrap around his neck. The papers have Molly's hand writing on them * @Morgan looks at them (MollyK) **One heading says: Kurt- why steal this identity, rather than either more anonymous, or a noble who actually died? How did he get panzerhand? How is he accepted at court? Why is he working for Kai? Why did he not mention Jarvie when he heard Morgan's surname? Why didn't he recognise Morgan, or if he did, why say nothing? (MollyK) Another says: Elliot- not Vat, but would Obj hierarchy risk M & HH if they'd known they had a spy there? Very young and not very good, a rushed placement? If not Vat soldier or Obj spy, who is he and why was he there? More importantly, Who put him there if so! (MollyK) Another says: Anhalt- trade port near river mouth. Nothing in Eisen military history. Not significant enough to either side to siege? Too poor or small? Who owns this area; religion, status, family? Kurt/Elliot noble? (MollyK) The last is: To Do- before Freiburg. Sketches of him now and younger? Show to crew. Ask crew about Anhalt, esp. Anyone from Posen or Freiburg. (@Morgan) well, aren't you thorough * MollyK comes out of the bedroom just as he gets to the end, hair down but still dressed in her modified trousers and shirt, though the corset has been removed (MollyK) Sorry, did you say something? (@Morgan) No, not really * MollyK comes to sit back at the desk, picking up the pencil (MollyK) Is all well? * MollyK starts a new heading ((tries to read)) (MollyK) ((?)) (@Morgan) Whats that one? (MollyK) Just making a note of what I have done so far * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) how did you get on with the mirror? * MollyK writes a moment (MollyK) Good. It works just as easily this far away * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) goofd (MollyK) I have asked Walder to send someone to my Father, and to ask him to find out what he can from your Father, Edward, and the books in the library, especially the one on noble families, about Anhalt * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that makes sense (MollyK) I have said to tell them that I met someone in Fischler who could be useful for trade, and the Port of Anhalt was suggested to me, so I want information gathering and sending on to me (MollyK) I hope on Saturday Walder will know more, though he needs to wait for Heinrich to return before leaving (@Morgan) Where's Heinrich? (MollyK) He took Hildegard and Rickon to Sudlachenburg to meet Sascha and Otto * MollyK leans back in the chair, watching him * @Morgan nods slowly (MollyK) From what I can gather, Hildegard intends to rebuild a relationship with them in advance of the anniversary, and Heinrich has a couple of reasons for taking them... (@Morgan) a couple of reasons? * MollyK nods. She looks quite casual, but there is a hint of watchfulness (MollyK) He wants to speak to your Father about allowing the five of them to visit on that day... * @Morgan raises an eyebrow * MollyK watches him more closely (MollyK) Yes, liebling? (@Morgan) I do not trust his behaviour with women (MollyK) Heinrich? * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) That is where the second reason comes in. Otto is the closest male family member Hildegard has... * @Morgan frowns * MollyK looks confused (MollyK) Why do you frown? (@Morgan) He intends to marry her... * MollyK nods (MollyK) It certainly seems that way * MollyK frowns (@Morgan) I suppose it is none of my business anyway (MollyK) Should I tell Walder to tell him you have forbidden it? (MollyK) And it is your business when they are your staff... (@Morgan) She deserves to be happy (MollyK) She has been alone a long time, and without a husband it cannot have been easy all these years (@Morgan) She also deserves better than his previous behaviour * MollyK nods (MollyK) You feel a responsibility to intervene? (@Morgan) somewhat (MollyK) That he plans marriage is a good sign though? (@Morgan) it would be if I had any real faith in him * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) But only in regards to women? (@Morgan) so far * MollyK watches him (MollyK) You trust him with Innesbruck though? (@Morgan) We didn't really have a choice with that * MollyK looks serious (MollyK) You could replace him... (@Morgan) with who? (MollyK) Ask your Father to use his contacts and interview some suitable overseers, and have my Father train them? (@Morgan) Perhaps I'm wrong... ask Walder when you speak to him next how things are * MollyK nods (MollyK) Or we could ask James in the morning, as he was there until last week? However, from what I have heard so far from Walder, James, and Karl, things are going well. I have asked in the letters sent with your Father that written updates and a copy of the ledgers from the last three months are sent to Jarvie's house for you though * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good idea * MollyK nods (MollyK) I... *She frowns slightly* I would caution against removing him at this stage unless he does something he shouldn't. * @Morgan tilts his head (@Morgan) because (MollyK) Because Innesbruck needs stability, after all she has been through * @Morgan nods (MollyK) But of course if you wish to, I will support you, as always (@Morgan) No, you're right... until he proves he should be removed, it'd be unwise to do so... particularly if the reports you have are accurate, and we have no reason to believe they are not * MollyK nods (MollyK) And the potential marriage? Hildegarde does not strike me as the sort of woman who would be easily taken advantage of by a man (@Morgan) Nor I but... I am particularly protective of her and Rikon * MollyK nods a little (MollyK) Of course (MollyK) I am unsure as to how you could intervene on that though * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Karl and Ulath have exhumed the debt collectors and sent them on their way to Valois... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * MollyK shrugs a little (MollyK) I cannot say I care overmuch. It's between them and Theus now. (@Morgan) Yes, but I have kept my word and the whole matter is settled from that regard * MollyK nods (MollyK) Indeed (@Morgan) The men themselves could be buried in horseshit for all eternity and I would not shed a tear over it * MollyK laughs (MollyK) It always surprises me when you curse! (@Morgan) sometimes the occasion calls for it (MollyK) What else...? Oh! More black cherries have been sent to his Grace, and the recipe is there to start production. Some more of the garden at Innesbruck has been stripped back to plant more cherry trees next to the orchard * @Morgan nods (MollyK) That's about all really. There will be another barrel of water from the well for us at Jarvie's, and we will see if the Porte-ish magic works as we get further away... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well (MollyK) I am quietly confident though that it will work over large distances (@Morgan) yes? (MollyK) It has worked this far... quite amazing really * @Morgan nods * MollyK stretches (MollyK) How was your afternoon? (@Morgan) Fine... Varicks a quick study when it comes to the ship * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I should imagine that pleases you? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its nice to see him engaged (MollyK) He may pick up your passion for sailing, perhaps? * MollyK tidies away her papers (@Morgan) Perhaps (MollyK) You hope he does not, given what his future is to hold? (@Morgan) No, its good for him to enjoy as much as possible * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Let's hope he enjoys being at sea * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) lets hope indeed * MollyK stands up (MollyK) You will enjoy it yourself? (@Morgan) more than likely (MollyK) You will be on watch tomorrow, as it is Thursday? *She smiles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (MollyK) I suppose then, my love, you ought to get some rest, especially if the nightmares are going to happen again (@Morgan) I'd really rather they dont * MollyK nods sadly (MollyK) Me too liebling * MollyK comes to him, kissing his cheek (MollyK) I am going to get ready for bed... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'll go get the things for my tea * MollyK bites her lip briefly (MollyK) Alright, liebling * MollyK heads on through. Captain Ulysses stays wrapped around Morgan during the preparation of the tea and until Morgan returns to the study where he opts to curl up on the couch instead * MollyK has already got the balm and the oil ready beside the bed, waiting to help ward off the nightmares * @Morgan sips the tea before getting undressed * MollyK gives him the balm to do whilst rubbing in the oil on his chest, temples and shoulders as instructed, then works it a little lower on his shoulder blades than before, gently massaging. She's fairly quiet and focused. * @Morgan rubs the balm into the skin under his nose * MollyK gets up to wash the oil off her hands. The light of the single lamp glows warmly on her bare skin (MollyK) I may see about making a different mix of herbs for you if it continues * @Morgan nods * MollyK dries her hands (MollyK) It saddens me that you are suffering so again. It was a source of happiness to me that us sharing a bed had seemed to reduce your nightmares so much *She watches him, clearly troubled by this* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its not something I'm pleased about either (MollyK) I suppose I feel a little like I am failing you somehow (@Morgan) Its not your fault blossom (MollyK) My head knows that, liebling, but my heart...? *She comes to sit on the bed* My heart is less sure (@Morgan) why? (MollyK) Because I recall you saying that Natasha said in your dream to you that you and I have a special link that had reduced your nightmares (@Morgan) imagine how bad they would be were that not the case * MollyK bites her lip (MollyK) Bad enough to imagine me dead, I suppose * @Morgan nods * MollyK looks up at him (MollyK) I just wish I could do more * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) perhaps it is how it is supposed to be (MollyK) That you are plagued by nightmares and never rest well? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I hope not. How happy could you possibly be living that way? (@Morgan) Remarkably, actually * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I would love for you to be even happier * @Morgan nods * MollyK watches him a moment with a soft smile. Then she gets in to bed (MollyK) Maybe this will be temporary, and in the future you will be more happy than you can even tolerate! (@Morgan) Perhaps... but it is what it is * MollyK nods, looking up at the ceiling (MollyK) You will wake me though? (@Morgan) if you insist (MollyK) Would you not wish me to wake you? (@Morgan) well, yes... * MollyK smiles a little, just relaxing (MollyK) Well there is your answer, my love. * @Morgan nods, sipping his tea * MollyK yawns (MollyK) Perhaps though, one night soon, we might delay the herbs until a little while later in the evening... * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Would you like me to sing you to sleep again? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) please * MollyK waits quietly for him to finish his tea and be ready for bed * @Morgan finishes it, settling * MollyK lays beside him, one hand over his heart (MollyK) Good night, liebling (@Morgan) goodnight blossom * MollyK softly sings to him as usual. She very gently taps a heartbeat rhythm with her fingers, slower than his heartbeat. It takes only half a minute or so for his heart to match her movement and him to be fast asleep ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 12 January 2021 14:48:12 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) **He slips into the yellow tone of her dream, and he knows that he is dreaming and has gone there, into hers. Armed with this knowledge, he knows he could try to alter things as she showed him how to in his first dream about Insel by willing them. He also knows he generally wakes from these dreams of hers as refreshed as if he had slept a full night (Molly) He's in the cabin he used when they first went on the Rose. The slight musty smell is just as it was the first night. He can hear pacing outside the door, and Molly talking to herself. (Molly) "What if he reacts badly and is horrified? You could lose all the closeness and friendship you have, and he definitely will never kiss you again then! But he has said before he will always forgive you, and surely he can forgive that you like him so much that you can barely think! Why don't you, just for once, stop over-thinking everything and just act on your own wants and needs?!" (Molly) She sighs a little then knocks (Molly) ((Done)) (@Morgan) Come * Molly comes in quietly, wearing just a shift with a robe on top, hair loose and feet bare. She looks serious, even a little troubled. She looks him over, checking it doesn't seem to be a bad time. (Molly) "Liebes herz, can I talk to you?" (@Morgan) of course (Molly) I know you said you would sleep wherever I chose to put you, even my bed, and then I said I would give you your own room… *She pauses, watching him for acknowledgment* (Molly) ((Do you need a reminder of the convo?)) (@Morgan) ((yes)) * @Morgan nods (Molly) Well, I have changed my mind. I want you. In my bed, I mean. Or to sleep in my bed. At least sleep. Or more, if you wished, but you wouldn't be expected to do anything… although kissing me again would be incredible… but not being intimate. I mean, I would, if you wanted, though from what my mother said it sounds far less enjoyable than kissing, so I don't really mind… but… uhh… *she just stands there, blushing and looking lost* * @Morgan watches her (Molly) *she smiles, sighing and shaking her head* I am making the most awful job of this.*she squares her shoulders* (Molly) I want you as my Paramour. If you _need_ to protect someone, please make that person me. (@Morgan) I see (Molly) I don't want to keep saying goodbye to you, I want you here on my ship and at my side. I know that this is a big step, and I have tried with all my might not to love you like this, but I can't keep quiet any more. *she frowns a little, feelings obviously strong* (@Morgan) I suppose I'd best move my things then * Molly looks surprised, almost confused (Molly) Oh! I... I thought I was going to have to persuade you! (@Morgan) You can if you wish, if you've got a speech planned or some such * Molly blushes nodding a little with almost a grimace (Molly) I am afraid to say I have, and I have been rehearsing it in my head for hours! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) then by all means, have at it... I would not wish all that planning for nought (Molly) But really, if you are not horrendously opposed as I anticipated, it is quite unnecessary * Molly bites her lower lip, looking nervous (@Morgan) No, you can persuade me while I get my things together * Molly takes a deep breath, watching him (Molly) I am tired of pretending. I cannot keep acting as if I do not love you. I love you, all of you. Even the parts that you believe are too dark and too unpleasant to be worthy of love. Every part of you that you feel does not deserve love, every dark mood, every scar, every imperfection, I love it. You may think yourself too damaged, too broken, to ever allow yourself to be happy, but you can _choose_ differently. *her tone is urgent, impassioned, confessional* (Molly) You can choose me, and life, and love. I love you. It doesn't matter that you won't ever love me, I don't ask for that. But let me love you, and I will love you so well that you will wonder how you _ever_ contemplated living without me. *she stands, trembling hands by her side* (@Morgan) That is rather compelling, I must admit * Molly shrugs, obviously a little unsure of herself (Molly) We can go slowly if you need, but if there is no hope for us, I need your honesty so I am prepared and can stop living in hope, stop dreaming of you, stop yearning for you, and I can start to get over you. * @Morgan hikes his bag onto his shoulder * Molly watches him a moment, then picks up the little lamp. It moves a little to and fro in her unsteady grasp. She opens the door (@Morgan) Come on, I think you need to sit down and have a drink (Molly) Yes, liebes herz * Molly leads the way the short distance to the quarters that in reality are now Sorgis. She unlocks them with a key on a ribbon, missing the keyhole the first time. Inside the room is just as it was the first night, book shelves filled, the water of the dock in Tawstock that destroyed them in the sinking still far away * @Morgan goes inside and pours her a brandy * Molly sets the lamp down, and leans against the desk. She downs the brandy before holding the glass out again (Molly) Thank you * @Morgan chuckles, pouring another * Molly sips this, looking a little shocked (@Morgan) cat got your tongue? (Molly) I uhh... I am at a loss now * @Morgan nods * Molly looks at him (Molly) I had only gotten as far as imagining being brave enough to be honest... I had not imagined that you might agree * @Morgan nods (Molly) I... don't know what I am supposed to _do_ now... *She bites her lip again, watching his expression* * @Morgan pours himself a drink (@Morgan) that is quite the conundrum (Molly) I suppose I ought to tell you I will sleep out here on the couch, and be a good hostess, and show you where to put your things... * Molly sips the brandy (@Morgan) Will you hell as like * Molly blushes, smiling (Molly) No? * Molly frowns slightly then (Molly) You are not going to insist you sleep out here instead, I hope? (@Morgan) I should, but I wasn't planning to, now * Molly nods emphatically (Molly) I want you to share my bed * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well (Molly) It isn't the command of a shipowner... (@Morgan) no? (Molly) No. I want you to want that, not just submit because it's protocol to defer to me here * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) that would be rather unlike me * Molly smiles (Molly) That is true. Should I put your bag in my bedroom...? (@Morgan) Thats probably the best place for it * Molly comes to him, holding out her hands for it (Molly) Do you have a preference for which side to sleep on? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Not particularly * @Morgan hands her the bag * Molly nods, taking it. She wanders in. He can hear her put it down on the floor and hear her murmuring to herself though he will have to strain to make out the words * @Morgan listens (Molly) Ok Moll, deep breaths. You can do this, just be brave. He's here, and that's amazing. Drink more if needs be. * Molly comes back out, leaving the door to the bedroom open. She sits on the desk, not his nice blue one as the ship has now, but the original one. She sips the brandy. (Molly) I hope I did not interrupt you before (@Morgan) Not particularly * Molly smiles (Molly) Good. Is this quite late for you, as you are an early riser? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I don't sleep much * Molly nods, taking a large mouthful of the brandy. She watches him (Molly) Is there a particular way a woman has to formally ask a man to be her Paramour? (@Morgan) I think you have to write a letter to the local priest... * Molly frowns a little (Molly) Alright. Do you know what it should say? (@Morgan) well, I've never had to ask a man to be my paramour... * Molly nods a little (Molly) I suppose not... I suppose I ought to know whether you would prefer me to write Hockridge or...? * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) I think the idea if to make the man aware of exactly what you wish from him (Molly) By writing to a priest? (@Morgan) No, in fact, I suspect a priest would be outraged * Molly blushes (Molly) I think you are right. That was not your meaning? (@Morgan) No,I was being... facetious... my point remains, though, that it would be wise to make your potential Paramour aware of what you are wanting (Molly) What I want right now, or what I want in general (Molly) ? (@Morgan) both * Molly inhales deeply through her nose, and pauses a moment before speaking (Molly) What I want right now is for you to sweep me up and kiss me like you did in Carleon, so I know that was not just a fanciful mistake you made and have since regretted... (@Morgan) noted... and in general? (Molly) I want what I said in your room. You at my side and on my ship, whilst you are not required in your homeland. I want your company, and to share a bed with you. * @Morgan nods * Molly 's chin tilts up fractionally (Molly) And I want to not have to pretend I am not in love with you. (@Morgan) I'd say thats fair * Molly nods (Molly) It was not something I could help (@Morgan) I am rather magnetic * Molly nods (Molly) You are * Molly squares her shoulders (Molly) Are there any counter-conditions you want to state? (@Morgan) such as... (Molly) I do not know (Molly) There would be a gift of parting, should you wish to no longer be my Paramour, and the usual sort of financial arrangements one might have with a mistress... * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I don't know that'll be necessary (Molly) Perhaps not necessary, but it is the way things are done, and therefore right (@Morgan) I suppose so * Molly blushes (Molly) I'm... not asking for the depth of physical intimacy a noble would commonly ask a mistress for... * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) thats a pity * Molly 's brows shoot up. She shakes her head (Molly) Just because I am not asking for it does not mean I would not accept it, if you ever wanted that with me * Molly blushes further * @Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his drink (Molly) I am told it's not of much enjoyment for women, but I am certain if you were kissing me and undressed with me I would be very happy anyway * Molly finishes the brandy in her glass again * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) my lady, you have been misinformed * Molly looks puzzled (Molly) But my mother... (@Morgan) trying to prepare you for a mediocre husband perhaps? * Molly watches him, obviously puzzling (Molly) Women don't just lie beneath a man and wish it would hurry up and be over and done with? (@Morgan) Some, perhaps (Molly) She said when the time comes I should just relax and think of something nice, like pretty dresses, or being waltzed around a fancy ballroom * @Morgan shrugs * Molly seems to be considering this (@Morgan) I would suggest she is incorrect (Molly) It wouldn't be painful each time, like being examined? (@Morgan) I don't believe so, no... the first time, a little... * Molly responds without thinking (Molly) I want that to be with you (Molly) Oh god I should not have said that (@Morgan) oh? * Molly blushes hard (Molly) I'm not going to push you to do that * @Morgan nods (Molly) There's just no man but you that I can even imagine going to bed with. There's no man I would want to hand myself over to in that way but you * Molly frowns (Molly) This is not the careful, restrained way I intended to approach any of this with! * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) No, I would imagine not * Molly laughs softly (Molly) Why is it my emotions and desires are so in turmoil when I am with you?! * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I don't know really * Molly nods. She gets off the desk, and refills her brandy, then sets the glass down, watching him (Molly) I want you to be my Paramour... if you don't want that, I understand. I know it can't be forever. (@Morgan) why not? (Molly) Because you have a duty to Sudlachenburg * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) When it is time for you to go and wed and father some heirs, I will let you go without a fuss. We will still be friends (@Morgan) Perhaps you will come with me... * Molly looks a little unsure (Molly) I might. Maybe not right away, but I might. (@Morgan) Perhaps I would marry you * Molly tilts her head a little (Molly) I do not think the Graf would like that, really. Besides, they would want a nice political marriage with an Eisen noble girl, and that would make sense. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) perhaps, but a gentlemans daughter would be enough to satisfy protocol (Molly) But an Avalon one? (@Morgan) I dont think my father can really complain about that... * Molly nods slowly (Molly) I uhh... (Molly) I... I mean... when you are one day ready to marry, I... *she frowns a little, obviously surprised and off-kilter* I don't think I would say no, if it would be more palatable for you to marry me than anyone else... * @Morgan smiles slightly * Molly watches him (Molly) Have I spoken out of turn? (@Morgan) No blossom (Molly) I know that doesn't sound very romantic, but I thought you wouldn't want romantic, really * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I think you'd be surprised in your case * Molly looks surprised again (Molly) You would like me to be romantic with you? * @Morgan smiles * Molly watches him more, voice quiet (Molly) Is that a yes? * @Morgan nods * Molly takes a deep breath and moves closer, putting her hand on his cheek (Molly) I want to kiss you, liebes herz (@Morgan) Then do so blossom * Molly nods. She moves on to her toes, kissing him softly, pressing herself gently against him * @Morgan returns her kiss * Molly kisses him deeper, whilst taking his hand and bringing him with her until she's able to sit on the desk and can kiss him without having to stretch up as much. She speaks softly, staying close (Molly) Is this alright? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye blossom (Molly) Do you ever wish you could just not over think things so much? Just to act without caution according to your desires? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) on occasion (Molly) Including now? (@Morgan) I cant say I'm acting with caution * Molly smiles a little (Molly) If I am utterly truthful, that makes one of us * @Morgan nods * Molly brings her fingers to his neck (Molly) Can I kiss you here? * @Morgan nods * Molly does so, tentatively at first, noting his reaction * @Morgan tilts his head to make it easier for her to get to * Molly inhales deeply against his skin, breathing him in. The kisses escalate rapidly, and the way she moves against him combined with the quiet sounds of pleasure she makes makes it clear that she's enjoying being able to do this to him * @Morgan moans slightly, eyes closed * Molly moves closer on the desk, and her arms wrap around him. She captures his flesh beneath her mouth and sucks on his skin * @Morgan gasps slightly (Molly) **he hears a little cough from behind him, in the direction of the door. * Molly doesn't hear it, gently biting his neck * @Morgan pulls away * Molly watches him a moment, looking troubled (Molly) Too much? * @Morgan whispers (@Morgan) there's someone at the door (Molly) **The door must have been unlocked, because the voice is very clear, as is the strong Eisen accent (Molly) FakeKurt: I zink zat is more than enough... * @Morgan turns, looking him up and down (Molly) **he looks as he did when they met him at the monestary. He carefully shuts the door, leaving the three of them in her study * Molly picks up her brandy, sipping it. She doesn't move from where she is * @Morgan watches him (Molly) FK: *he looks at Morgan seriously* I vould ask vhat iz going on here, but it zeemz pretty obvious. (@Morgan) I would ask what business it is of yours (Molly) FK: It is ze business of all gentlemen vhen a gentleman'z daughter iz compromized. (@Morgan) even those who pretend to be someone else... (Molly) FK: You are talking about yourzelf, or I? (@Morgan) You (Molly) FK: Even zhen. Zhere is a code of honour zat no gentleman should breach, vhich you have broken. You know vhat must be done. (@Morgan) and what is that, Elliot.... * Molly now wriggles free from her position on the desk close to Morgan, and stands beside him. He ignores that (Molly) FK: You must marry her. (@Morgan) she is not, as you put it, compromised * Molly puts her hands on her hips, watching them (Molly) FK: Vould her father zhink zat? Or yours? (@Morgan) Be gone Elliot, I have no time for you right now (Molly) FK: I cannot in good conscience allow zhis. You are a gentleman, zhe is a gentleman'z daughter. You have taken liberties vis her, und it vould be dizhonourable for me not to deal vis zhat, especially before ze Colonel findz out (@Morgan) Since you are a liar, I assume you don't have a good conscience, so off you trot (Molly) FK: *he frowns* I am trying to protect Molly. You know ziz is ze right thing to do (@Morgan) I know whats right and wrong, and I shall act accordingly, now get lost, _Elliot_ * Molly squares her shoulders (Molly) I do not need to be protected, I am capable of making my own decisions, and those do not include marrying Morgan for indiscretions far more minor than most men make! (Molly) FK: *he looks at Morgan* Zhe iz in danger from ze Colonel, and I zhink you know zat in your heart. Zhere is zo little I can do to protect her, but you can. (@Morgan) Tell me (Molly) FK: He vants ze Rose eizer in Eisen handz, or at least out of Avalon onez (@Morgan) of course he does (Molly) FK: He also vants her az hiz mistress. He zhinks zhe vould be most passionate in ze bedroom due to zat hair. But he vould tire of her quickly und then hand her over to ze crew like ze otherz (@Morgan) that would be her choice (Molly) FK: *he shakes his head* Zat must not be permitted. (@Morgan) I happen to agree, but it is still her choice (Molly) FK: Zhen you must zee zhat ziz is an ideal vay to keep her out of hiz hands (@Morgan) There are many ways, now leave it alone (Molly) FK: *he comes over to Molly, taking her hand* I am trying to help you, just like viz ze crew. * Molly looks undecided before she pulls her hand away (Molly) I do not need your help, nor to be wed. This is my ship, and if I need to, I will rescind permission to board. (@Morgan) I think that would be wise for the colonel (Molly) FK: *he looks to Morgan* I vill give you until ze morning to resolve ziz. Ozervise I vill have to call you out for taking liberties viz a gentleman'z daughter * @Morgan grins (Molly) FK: *he bows to them before going to the door* * Molly watches him go, then sighs (Molly) Well that is trouble I do not need... (@Morgan) He's right about the colonel though (Molly) Hmm? About him being a danger? * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns (Molly) It seems unlikely to me. The Colonel has always gone out of his way to give me his time (@Morgan) That is your choice to believe, of course, but it is not correct (Molly) And as for making me his mistress! How ridiculous! * Molly sits back on the desk, sipping her brandy (@Morgan) I've long suspected such * Molly shakes her head (Molly) It is implausible. He is a Freiarr, he has plenty of noble ladies to choose from (@Morgan) thats as maybe, but he's conniving and selfish * Molly sips her brandy (Molly) So now what, liebes herz? Are you going back to your room? * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) do you wish me to? * Molly watches him (Molly) No... (@Morgan) Thats settled then * Molly doesn't take her eyes from him (Molly) You know there could be consequences, in the morning...? * @Morgan smiles slightly * Molly downs the remainder of the brandy (Molly) Liebes herz? (@Morgan) yes? (Molly) Take me to bed, please. (@Morgan) yes blossom * Molly hops down, picking up the lantern and holding out her hand to him * @Morgan takes her hand * Molly waits for him to lead the way (Molly) Are you nervous? (@Morgan) No blossom * Molly nods (Molly) Okay, that's good... (@Morgan) you? (Molly) Terrified, actually *She smiles* * @Morgan nods * Molly puts the lamp down on the dresser. She watches him as she kicks the door shut behind them. Her voice is quiet (Molly) What happens now? (@Morgan) that depends what you want * Molly looks up at him in the low light (Molly) I want to do whatever would feel as good to you as kissing does to me (@Morgan) you are in for a surprise I think (Molly) How so, liebes herz? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) you'll see, won't you * Molly bites her lip (Molly) I trust you (@Morgan) good * Molly glances around the room (Molly) What do _you_ want, liebes herz? (@Morgan) just you... * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) That is somewhat vague (@Morgan) I'm an enigmatic type of person * Molly looks at him, blushing but smiling (Molly) Do you want me to take my robe off and lie down whilst you extinguish the lamp? I am supposed to keep a shift on, aren't I? (@Morgan) Do you _want_ to keep your shift on? * Molly tilts her head (Molly) I... Am I allowed to take it off? (@Morgan) if you wish to (Molly) But what would you like? What would please you? (@Morgan) I think... it would please me to prove your mother wrong (Molly) About shifts? (@Morgan) Just lie down blossom * Molly does so. There's relief in her micro-expressions. She lies on the left hand side of the bed, watching him (Molly) I will do whatever you ask of me, my love * @Morgan puts the lamp on the far side of the room, leaving it lit * Molly looks at it a moment, then watches him again * @Morgan heads over to the bed, climbing onto it * Molly blushes, watching him with innocent curiosity and what seems to be the beginnings of desire * @Morgan leans in and kisses her * Molly makes a little sound of surprise before kissing him back, parting her lips just as she had in Carleon when he kissed her the first time * @Morgan kisses her harder, leaning into her * Molly moans softly, her body relaxing, welcoming the pressure. She acquieses rather than escalates, matching the strength of his kids without trying to lead him (Molly) Kiss * * @Morgan moves down to her jaw line, kissing along it before moving to her neck * Molly moans louder this time, a hand squeezing his shoulder. She lengthens her neck to expose the soft skin to his mouth (@Morgan) I need you to undress blossom * Molly nods, sitting up (Molly) Everything? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) ideally * Molly stands, taking off the robe and then the shift. She watches him a moment when she is fully undressed, a mix of excitement and nervousness * @Morgan nods to the bed * Molly lies back down. She breathes slowly * @Morgan moves back to her, kissing down her shoulders and across her clavicle * Molly relaxes into the sensation, her heart racing beneath his mouth (Molly) I wouldn't say that is necessarily more pleasing than kissing, but it does feel very good, and far from boring! * @Morgan chuckles, moving lower (Molly) Morgan? (@Morgan) yes... (Molly) You are going to be my Paramour, aren't you? Or take me as a mistress? (@Morgan) or more, aye (Molly) As long as this means something, that it's formalised (@Morgan) it does blossom... I'd rather like to keep you by my side until the tides no longer turn * Molly murmurs softly (Molly) Okay that feels as good as kissing! * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) may I continue? (Molly) Oh yes please * @Morgan nods, continuing his ministrations * Molly settles into the bed, relaxing. She makes little noises at the sensation of his mouth on her skin (Molly) Liebes herz? (@Morgan) yes? (Molly) Are my toes supposed to feel tingly? (@Morgan) probably (Molly) Alright (@Morgan) Would you like me to stop to see if it goes away? (Molly) No! * Molly giggles * @Morgan chuckles, moving lower still (Molly) I mean no, please don't. Even though it's now tingling up to my knees (@Morgan) I dont know that thats normal... (Molly) It doesn't hurt, it just tingles. Keep going please * @Morgan nods, moving lower still (Molly) ((Where has he gotten to?)) (@Morgan) naval * Molly inhales sharply (Molly) Oh! * Molly 's thighs tighten together which he can feel against his thigh * @Morgan kisses lower still * Molly breathes out slowly (Molly) That feels... wow... is this some sort of magic?! * @Morgan grunts slightly, reaching her pubic mound (Molly) Liebes herz...? (@Morgan) yes? (Molly) What are you doing? (@Morgan) You'll find out very very soon * Molly nods, trying to be patient, and listening to the strange, warm sensations in her body that are simultaneously exciting and surprising (@Morgan) You wish me to stop? (Molly) No... I wish to know that this is in any way pleasurable for you (@Morgan) oh I am enjoying it greatly (Molly) Good. It just feels... beautiful. * @Morgan nods, planting a very light kiss on her intimate folds * Molly makes a little gasp of surprise (Molly) Oh! (@Morgan) ready? (Molly) That wasn't all of it? * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) deep breath blossom * Molly takes a deep breath * @Morgan plants his mouth on her, using his tongue vigorously * Molly exhales suddenly, moaning loudly and writhing beneath his onslaught (Molly) Oh my god * @Morgan doesn't let up * Molly tilts her hips a little so it's easier for him. She continues to moan and arch, utterly enthralled by this new sensation and pleasure * @Morgan begins to suck at the same time * Molly arches further, breathing rapidly (Molly) Oh god liebes herz! How can... anything... feel so... good?! * @Morgan continues his ministrations, building a little more pace * Molly just gets louder, the noises becoming closer together (Molly) I... can't... Take... much... more! Feels like... I'll die... from this... bliss! * @Morgan nods slightly, picking up the pace and intensity again * Molly balls the green and brown satin in her hands, clinging on as best she can against whatever the strange, impending feeling is going to bring * @Morgan doesn't let up (Molly) Am I going to break?! * @Morgan shakes his head briefly * Molly doesn't manage to interrupt him further because within seconds she finds out. All her focus on the heat and amazing stimulation of his mouth, she inhales sharply, her breath held as her body floods head to toe with intense pleasure, back arching and toes curling. The noise she makes is loud and long * @Morgan waits until the peak has passed before slowing somewhat * Molly breathes in and out deeply, her body trembling a little (Molly) What-... how did you do that?! (@Morgan) well... I thought I just demonstrated that (Molly) I mean... how is that possible? I didn't even know my body could like anything that much! (@Morgan) and that is just the beginning * Molly watches him (Molly) More?! (@Morgan) well, I could do it again, yes, but there are other ways to.,. enjoy yourself * Molly looks shocked (Molly) Maybe nobles are just better at it? (@Morgan) I doubt it (Molly) I definitely did not think about dresses (@Morgan) no? (Molly) I couldn't have though of anything even if I had tried! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (Molly) That is nothing like my Mother said would happen! * @Morgan nods (Molly) Does that only happen the first time you do it? (@Morgan) Definitely not * Molly bites her lower lip (Molly) Oh wow! That's rather exciting! * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) Good (Molly) And there are other ways, too? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed (Molly) Will you show me? (@Morgan) I certainly plan to * Molly tilts her head (Molly) Can that happen to you, too? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) aye, though its different when it happens (Molly) Why? (@Morgan) because I'm built differently (Molly) Like the horses * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (Molly) Well, the female horses are like this *She gestures to her womanhood* tidy, and delicate. And the male horses are... not * @Morgan nods * Molly exhales slowly (Molly) So now that you have disproven my mother and completely rocked my world, what happens now? * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) I was sort of planning to do it again * Molly nods, parting her legs (Molly) If that would please you, liebes herz * @Morgan nods, lowering his mouth to her again * Molly isn't unsure this time, knowing what to expect, and instead just revels in the generosity of his mouth * Molly climaxes repeatedly, and at some point moves her hand to the back of his head, not holding him against her but lovingly stroking his hair * @Morgan continues until it seems like she needs a break * Molly gets to that point fairly rapidly (Molly) Thank you, liebes herz, that was incredible! * @Morgan nods (Molly) Would you like to show me how to please you, or...? * Molly watches him (@Morgan) or? (Molly) Or do you want to *She frowns a little, trying to decide on the right term* take me? (@Morgan) which would you prefer? (Molly) Whichever will make you happiest * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'm happy * Molly frowns (Molly) You do not want to feel that good? (@Morgan) I didn't say that (Molly) Then speak plainly, please. If you wish to make love to me, I would like you to just tell me so (@Morgan) I would * Molly nods (Molly) Good. Is there anything I need to do? (@Morgan) It will hurt some I'm afraid * Molly nods solemnly (Molly) I can bear that * @Morgan nods, getting undressed (Molly) Liebes herz? (@Morgan) yes? (Molly) Will you withdraw so I do not become with child? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think thats best * Molly nods. She watches him get undressed, and there's no hiding the desire in her eyes as more of his skin is revealed (Molly) You are even more gorgeous than I have been imagining for months... (@Morgan) months? * Molly bites her lip (Molly) Since the day I fell in the pool and you were in my room in wet clothing... That was August, it's November now, so yes, months. * @Morgan nods, climbing up the bed until he is above her * Molly looks up at him, breathing slowly (Molly) I won't think of pretty dresses or waltzing, I will only think of your pleasure (@Morgan) Once your pain subsides, I'm not sure that you will (Molly) Why? (@Morgan) again, you will see * Molly nods (Molly) Alright * @Morgan nods, aligning his manhood with her entrance (Molly) **Unlike on their wedding day in reality, she doesn't feel extremely tight* * @Morgan enters her slowly * Molly wriggles beneath him, tilting towards him and widening her pelvis. She smiles, watching his expression (Molly) That doesn't hurt * @Morgan is clearly enjoying the sensation (@Morgan) good * Molly looks up at him adoringly (Molly) I'm glad you were my first (@Morgan) as am I * Molly runs her hands down his back til she gets to his bottom, and gently applies pressure (Molly) More, please. * @Morgan obliges * Molly is orgasming around him within moments, as he predicted * @Morgan picks up his pace * Molly runs her hands all over him, moaning beneath him. She watches his face (Molly) This is perfect... * @Morgan nods * Molly peaks again as he's getting close. Just as he is at the point where he must make the choice to withdraw or not, the dawn watch chimes and he is suddenly awake, and similarly rigid as in the dream. Molly is curled up with her head on his chest * @Morgan mutters (@Morgan) dammit * Molly stirs (Molly) Nightmare again? (@Morgan) absolutely not (Molly) But you said dammit? (@Morgan) we were... intimate (Molly) That's a problem? * @Morgan smiles slightly (@Morgan) lets say I am frustrated (Molly) I could probably fix that for you? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Any preference on the method? (@Morgan) I dont know * Molly slips beneath the covers, wrapping her warm mouth around him with gentle suction * @Morgan inhales sharply before moaning quietly (Molly) **it takes far, far less time than usual, before she's even had chance to get him in her throat. She uses her tongue to ensure all traces of his release are gone before moving back up to the pillows * Molly is already back asleep before he is fully dressed and ready to make a hasty trip up to watch the sunrise, feeling very rested and revitalised ((stop there)) ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected