------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 08:52:16 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** cantillon.be.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (Molly) **He's In his own dream, not realising he's dreaming. He had been able to sense her location from half way back up to Atemlos. He had to do it, he couldn't bear wondering whether she had died in the stable explosion like Edward and Adalbrecht had said, probably just in his dream, that morning. (Molly) It's around half after four when he reaches the city, picking his way through the streets to find her. His sense of her leads him to a small boutique on the outskirts. It looks expensive. There's no bell to alert the staff to his entrance, but he can hear Molly alive and giggling and Edward talking. ((Done)) * @Morgan sighs, listening to her (Molly) **He can't quite make out the conversation. They must be in an adjoining room. There's no staff, and the shop seems very big. Surprisingly he can't hear Adalbrecht or Varick. He didn't realise they would be splitting up. * @Morgan frowns, approaching the door (Molly) **it's a long way back, and he has to pick his way through rails of fabrics. All the items here are lacey or silky, fancy undergarments, certainly not suitable for anywhere but a bedroom or brothel. It looks like the intimate wardrobe of a wealthy courtesan. It smells of an exotic perfume, one he's picked up in her thoughts of the coral.* (Molly) From the distant adjoining room, he hears Edward "I like this one, the colour is perfect on your pale skin, it clings nicely to your derriere" * @Morgan raises an eyebrow * Molly laughs "You said that about the blue and the pink!" (Molly) **He's only very slowly making headway, there's just so much to pass through* * @Morgan continues (Molly) E: "No, I said the blue clings beautifully to your breasts, and the pink makes you look sweet, innocent and very desirable" (Molly) **He still sees no staff, there's no sound of anyone working, just Edward and Molly in the other room* * @Morgan frowns, thinking thats unusual * Molly giggles "Me, desirable?! I think not." (Molly) *Edward laughs* I think _this_ makes it obvious that you are! * @Morgan starts shoving his way towards the door (Molly) **The door seems to be so far away* * Molly giggles again, sounding shocked "oh my! Your _very_ obvious arousal _is_ very flattering... * @Morgan starts rushing at the door (Molly) **still it seems frustratingly far away* "… but it is my desire to wear something that would make my husband that hard, to make him approach me despite his reserve." (Molly) *Edward laughs again, obviously not offended* Unless he has gone blind, of course it would. (Molly) *She sighs heavily* I just worry that I am wrong for him… that I'm not… (Molly) *Edward sounds serious this time* You are more appealing than any woman I have ever bedded. I could show you that here, on this couch. I could show you everything you have been missing. (Molly) *She's quiet a moment before she says "Edward… I…" (Molly) *Edward laughs softly, it's a mixture of affection and teasing* Come, Schatzen, Shakespeare understands. We hunger most in earnest for that which we cannot consume… **Morgan gets to the doorway* * @Morgan shoves the door open (Molly) **Edward is sat fairly sprawled on the couch. He's fully dressed but his trousers are distinctly delineated at the crotch. Molly is stood about twelve feet away, wearing an even skimpier negligee than the one she owns in reality. This stops mid thigh, most of her cleavage and arms bare too, and it's a deep forest green. Both look surprised (Molly) E: Ah, hello, Morgan! (@Morgan) I'm really looking forward to hearing how either of you think this appropriate (Molly) E: I am helping your wife (Molly) **He doesn't even change his position* (@Morgan) Get out (Molly) *He stands, adjusting the fabric, but it strains nonetheless. He inclines his head a little before walking out* * @Morgan turns his gaze on Molly * Molly doesn't look up. She forces herself to keep her hands at her sides, and waits (@Morgan) Explain. Now. (Molly) I wanted something to wear to please you (@Morgan) And you thought the best way to find that was to undress in front of my brother and comment on his arousal... (Molly) How am I supposed to know what you would like without a man's opinion? * @Morgan scowls (@Morgan) Then I should find a woman to get their opinion on how to please you, clearly. (Molly) You already knew that. *She picks up her normal shift from the floor* (@Morgan) Its best to make sure. If you'll excuse me, I'll go and find one * @Morgan moves towards the door * Molly watches him (Molly) You wouldn't. (@Morgan) No, because I have some idea of moral behaviour. (Molly) Too much, sometimes. _You_ could have brought me somewhere like this. _You_ could have shown me what you liked. (@Morgan) Thats fine, it seems my over abundance of morals balance out the lack of yours. * Molly pulls off the green silk, dropping it. She watches him, not looking at all ashamed of being naked, instead watching him with a hint of challenge. Edward starts to open the door (@Morgan) I told you to get out (Molly) E: I just wanted to remind you that it's only domestic chastisement if it doesn't leave bruises the world can see (@Morgan) Get lost Edward (Molly) E: *He shrugs* Don't harm her, Morgan. (@Morgan) Reign in the hypocrisy and fuck off Edward (Molly) E: Maybe stop being an ass and putting her at risk of being seduced by less reserved men then, brother. * @Morgan throws a fist at Edward (Molly) **Edward doesn't expect it and get a hit right in the nose, again* Fuck! Father will go mad if he has to pay for my nose to be fixed again (@Morgan) If you don't get lost, the cost will be for your funeral (Molly) E: *He wipes a white silk negligee across his bloodied face* You're being a prude. * @Morgan growls (@Morgan) last chance Edward (Molly) E:*He casts the fabric aside, and starts rolling up his sleeves* You can't be trusted with her when you're in this mood. I will stay to protect her. (@Morgan) Very well... I'll start travelling to ask Mina what would arouse a woman... (Molly) E: If you need to ask that after being married twice, you've got bigger problems than me helping Molly find lingerie (Molly) **He tries to push past Morgan* * @Morgan drives his elbow into Edwards face (Molly) E: *He staggers, only just remaining upright. Molly comes over to them. She's dressed remarkably quickly, and very conservatively, not even her upper chest revealed.* M: Excuse me, I am going back to the house now. (@Morgan) You may as well go with her, since between the two of you you just about have the morals of a single person * Molly shakes her head (Molly) No, I'll leave you both to settle what this is really about... what it's always been really about. *she walks out* (Molly) **Edward doesn't try to stop her, instead wiping more blood on his sleeve, just watching Morgan with animosity * (@Morgan) Some protection you are (Molly) E: I shouldn't have to protect a woman from her husband's bad choices. (@Morgan) Just go, you sanctimonious creep (Molly) **Edward gives him a look of scorn and pity, and as he walks of, he says* She deserved better (@Morgan) I always said so. Now that you've taken another love from me, how about you never come near me again (Molly) Suits me. *Edward slams the outer door closed behind him, and this loud noise is what pushes Morgan to awaken. (Molly) ((Distress and desperation levels?)) (@Morgan) quite distressed * Molly is asleep with her back pressed against his side, his arm beneath her. The tingling in his fingers is present but not pressing * @Morgan sighs, rubbing his thumbs across his finger tips (Molly) **It doesn't change any * @Morgan tries to move his arm from under her * Molly stirs a little and quietly mutters "But that is what I want!" (@Morgan) what is? * Molly stirs further (Molly) Hmm? (@Morgan) you said you wanted something (Molly) Oh... I was dreaming about houses and we were quarreling *she sounds half asleep* is it time for you to go already? (Molly) **it's about an hour or so from dawn at his guess* (@Morgan) I had a nightmare so I'm going to get up (Molly) Oh. It would not help you to stay and talk? (@Morgan) I don't want to keep you up blossom (Molly) I can back to sleep when you go. If you need me, please just tell me (@Morgan) I wish I could just show you (Molly) Why, liebling? (@Morgan) because its hard to explain (Molly) If you do not wish to... (@Morgan) I came back to Atemlos after my dream... I found you and Edward in a boutique, you in your neglige, commenting on his arousal. Yet you both seemed to think it was entirely appropriate and in fact, my fault * Molly turns towards him (Molly) That's rather awful * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I've no doubt its a manifestation ofmy own worries though (Molly) Well it certainly did not happen! (@Morgan) towards the end of it you left me with Edward to sort out 'what it has always been about'... * Molly makes a hmm noise (Molly) What thinks you of that? (@Morgan) I'm not sure * Molly is quiet a moment (Molly) What are the worries you think it might be about? (@Morgan) Its about my reserve (Molly) I'm not sure how...? (@Morgan) because you were asking Edward what outfits would arouse me, by finding out what aroused him * Molly nods a little (Molly) I see... (Molly) Whereas if you weren't reserved, I would not have needed his advice? (@Morgan) Thats what you said * Molly is quiet a moment again before saying (Molly) Do you need me to tell you precisely what did happen, to set you at ease? (@Morgan) I don't need you to, no... but it would settle that unreasonable anxiety I have about it * Molly nods (Molly) I asked Edward if he knew of a place that sold things that would be suitable for a wife to wear to appeal to her husband, so that I could surprise you. He said he would be happy to, and sent out a note, somewhere. Then in the morning he had a reply. We did all the planned trips, and then Varick was bored, and let's be honest, your Father would likely have been horrified that such garments even exist (@Morgan) I'm fairly sure he thinks enticing neglige just has more frilly bits down to the knees than normal * Molly giggles (Molly) Does he even know women other than your Mother have knees?! Perish the thought! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) only because he knows there's a bend in everyones legs (Molly) There were two shop assistants who were very keen to help me, and were making lots of suggestions. There were certain things I was dead set against, which is why one of them told him his wife was demanding. They collected up many things for me to try on in the special fitting room * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) what were you against? (Molly) Anything too scratchy, anything red, orange, yellow, dark brown, wine colour. Anything too short. * @Morgan nods (Molly) So I tried on the things completely alone, and just tried to weigh up what I thought you would like. It wasn't easy, I will admit, and I would have welcomed some help... But not from Edward. * @Morgan nods (Molly) Ideally Stef, maybe Jarvie. * @Morgan nods (Molly) By the time I had decided, Edward was waiting outside, so he'd left instructions for anything I wanted to be invoiced to him * @Morgan nods (Molly) If I had known then what I know now, it would have cost him much, much more * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) why so? (Molly) Because frankly, I had no idea how you would react even to the Black one, which was quite tame compared to the others... (@Morgan) a pity really * Molly nods (Molly) I thought you might find it... *she ponders a moment* too forward... like I was trying too hard... (@Morgan) to start with, maybe like I was being pushed too hard. Once I've made some progress, who knows (Molly) I meant the Black one. And negligee in general... that you had never been in a brothel, for example, that it could be too... unnatural for you * @Morgan nods (Molly) I am still learning about you * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) so am I (Molly) That's alright, isn't it? We don't have to go by what we already know * @Morgan nods (Molly) It sets you at ease to know he wasn't there and I did not want his opinion anyway? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it calms the unreasonable desire to know, yes (Molly) It's not unreasonable of a husband to want to know that (Molly) I would want reassurance had you been taking Mina there, I think, even though I logically know you would be a complete gentleman * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm glad you don't feel me unreasonable (Molly) No liebling. And the thought of you being aroused by any other woman in negligee beings out some incredibly violent and possessive urges! * @Morgan nods * Molly shudders a moment (Molly) Ugh. * Molly holds him a little tighter subconsciously (@Morgan) I'd rather like a night without a nightmare... just one. (Molly) You had one, when you dreamt of deflowering me again... *she giggles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) true (Molly) Maybe you could just dream of making love to me, for every night for the rest of your life (@Morgan) I could think of worse things * Molly sounds mock offended (Molly) You can think of something better? (@Morgan) Not particularly, no * Molly giggles (Molly) Certainly better than dreaming of travelling round Gottkirchen and arguing over what house you would buy! * @Morgan nods (Molly) We had seen a few, but nothing amazing. Then we went along a small road, and found a gorgeous house. I loved it. But you said it was too small and not suitable for a Graf and Grafin, let alone a Duke and Duchess. I was cross, because I wanted it. * @Morgan nods (Molly) You said "Blossom, I would give you anything you wanted… my body, my heart, my life, my soul even, but you can't have that house". I was more cross, and we started quarreling, and it became tense. That's when you woke me (@Morgan) so if we do see that house I just need to accept it and buy it... (Molly) Unless you want to quarrel loudly with me in a coach, I think so! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) duly noted * Molly leans up and kisses his cheek before lying back down (Molly) It'd make a change from doing other things with me loudly in coaches, I suppose * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye (Molly) I'll turn my abysmal sketching skills to it later, if you like... The house, not what we did in the coach *She giggles* * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) please (Molly) How do you feel now * @Morgan rubs his fingers (Molly) **his fingers feel fine** (@Morgan) I'm alright (Molly) Good. As always, anything you need me for in the night, I am here... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thank you blossom * Molly settles back down, closing her eyes and starting to relax again (Molly) You're getting up? (@Morgan) aye, I think so (Molly) Alright, liebling **She wriggles away, giving him space** * @Morgan leans over, kissing her briefly before rolling out of bed and onto his feet to get dressed * Molly makes a soft, happy sigh. She's already asleep again before he leaves. ** You're now known as Claudia * Claudia is stood with folded arms, scowling at the darkness when he gets up on deck. (@Morgan) Claudia * Claudia makes a huffing noise of acknowledgement (@Morgan) Whats wrong? (Claudia) Nightmare. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) want to tell me? (Claudia) You'll hate it to. (Claudia) Too* (@Morgan) Thats not going to stop me offering my friend my support * Claudia is visible riled up, even in the darkness (Claudia) The stupid draw. * @Morgan nods (Claudia) I ruined our friendship, you left us all in Freiburg. (@Morgan) Loss of control? * Claudia nods curtly (Claudia) Badly. ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 18:29:53 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 ** Claudia has quit (Ping timeout: 250 seconds) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 19:13:03 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You are now disconnected (Network connection lost) ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, MollyK! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 16 February 2021 19:48:17 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan (@Morgan) * Claudia is visible riled up, even in the darkness (@Morgan) The stupid draw. (@Morgan) * Morgan nods (@Morgan) I ruined our friendship, you left us all in Freiburg. (@Morgan) Loss of control? (@Morgan) * Claudia nods curtly (@Morgan) Badly. * Molly looks at him ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) Have you had a word with her about it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) briefly (@Morgan) I'm going to follow up on it today (Claudia) Do. (@Morgan) Its only a danger when she's had to do _that_ * Claudia nods (Claudia) Then if you aren't there, people need to be left to their fates (@Morgan) and you've already demonstrated you can resist it... I wonder if knowing about it is a big part of the battle against it (Claudia) What do you mean? (@Morgan) Is it easier to resist, to control yourself, if you know thats why you feel that way * Claudia thinks (Claudia) I suppose so. I didn't know it in the nightmare * @Morgan nods * Claudia sighs (Claudia) No-one is going to want to end up in that situation (@Morgan) No (Claudia) Been years since I had nightmares. I see why you're often up here brooding now * Claudia smiles slightly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its a suitable place to brood (Claudia) How did you sleep? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) badly, as usual (Claudia) Wanna talk about it? (@Morgan) Just a manifestation of my own fears about my reserve, thats all (Claudia) Still? I thought you did better yesterday? (@Morgan) As did I... but then they never really go away (Claudia) Your fears? * @Morgan nods (Claudia) Keep trying to be open, I guess * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite (Claudia) She loves you, it's obvious. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know (Claudia) That's something to help you be open, at least? (@Morgan) aye, it is. We've already discussed my nightmare * Claudia nods (Claudia) Glad you aren't torturing yourself alone. (Claudia) How did it go with Sorgi? (@Morgan) Better than I expected * Claudia nods (Claudia) You're less worried now? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) much (Claudia) He's a good man * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he is (Claudia) **after a while, the sun comes up in its usual way. It looks like another dry day ahead. With no watch on a Wednesday, he has some time to train briefly before going to see about talking to Molly again about the after effect before Varick wakes. He's already carrying a tray with a teapot and cups when he gets back to their rooms* (Claudia) *not even the cat is up and in the study yet * @Morgan puts the tray on the desk, pouring the tea (Claudia) **five minutes passes and nothing * @Morgan wanders into the bedroom * Claudia is still asleep when he gets there. Her brows are drawn together, and her back arches a little. She moans softly, her breathing fast. ** You're now known as Molly * @Morgan watches her (Molly) **this appears to be increasing, though she's not getting any louder * @Morgan waits * Molly suddenly takes a big depth breath before moaning quietly, back arching * Molly 's eyes snap open, and she takes a deep breath in * Molly looks around the room, trying to slow her breathing. She blushes hard when she sees him. (Molly) Oh! (@Morgan) Good morning * Molly nods, breathing out slowly (Molly) I... uhh... * Molly blushes harder (Molly) Umm good morning, my love (@Morgan) You are well I see * Molly covers her face with her hands blushing and giggling (Molly) Oh dear (Molly) I hope I didn't disturb you (@Morgan) No, I've been waiting to talk to you. I've tea in the study (Molly) Sorry, liebling (@Morgan) Dont be * Molly shrugs a little {awkwardness} (Molly) I'll get ready and dressed * @Morgan nods (Molly) I'll join you shortly, shall I? * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) aye blossom, I'll be waiting (Molly) I'll be quick * @Morgan nods, wandering back into the study * Molly is in in five minutes, looking tidy and more composed (Molly) Are you well? * @Morgan nods * Molly goes to sit on the couch (Molly) What did you wish to talk about? * @Morgan follows her, bringing tea over * Molly takes it carefully, thanking him * @Morgan sits beside her, sipping his tea * Molly watches him inquistively (Molly) Is something wrong? (@Morgan) I wanted to talk about the draw you have after you've used magic like yesterday * Molly takes a deep breath (Molly) Alright * Molly sips her tea (@Morgan) I need you to understand the effect it has on others... its not attentive and adoring... * Molly looks solemn (Molly) Go on (@Morgan) Its lust. They don't want to help you, they want to _have_ you, and your desire for that or otherwise makes no difference to that * Molly looks pained (Molly) But I don't want that! I don't want to be lusted for (@Morgan) I know, but thats what happens. You realise the potential danger of that? (Molly) I could get hurt? (@Morgan) You could end up being raped (Molly) But I might be able to sing them to sleep? (@Morgan) You might... * Molly looks up at him (Molly) What can I do? (@Morgan) You just need to be aware of it... if I'm not around to keep you safe, it isn't safe to use your magic (Molly) But if I don't, people will die (@Morgan) And if someone hurts you... those two crewmen yesterday, for example. I'd kill them both. (Molly) But it wouldn't be their fault * Molly frowns (@Morgan) Which would make it all the sadder (Molly) You couldn't kill them when it wasn t their fault? (@Morgan) for hurting you... * Molly shrugs questioningly (@Morgan) You know I would (Molly) But what if it was myself, or Varick, that needed healing that badly (@Morgan) Then it'd need to be done. (Molly) Even if there would be those consequences? (@Morgan) So, you'd need to lock yourself away. Perhaps knowing how it affects others will make you less naive about the risks (Molly) It can be resisted though? You _could_ resist it? (@Morgan) Claudia managed, but we both know about it (Molly) I don't understand why it affected her. In Koln, Frau Kinner and the maids were reverent and attentive, weren't they? ((There was definitely no signs of lust there)) * @Morgan nods * Molly seems to be puzzling on this (Molly) Claudia could guard me. I am at no risk with her (@Morgan) She felt the draw, Molly (Molly) But she wouldn't be able to... (@Morgan) Rape you, no... is that the only way we can be intimate? * Molly looks utterly confused a moment before blushing (Molly) Oh. (Molly) I... I hadn't really thought that... okay, I see. *She looks uncomfortable*? (@Morgan) I'm sorry, I had to make sure you understand. It seems anyone with no interest in women become attentive like you thought... * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) I understand * Molly sips her tea, squaring her shoulders * @Morgan nods slightly before sipping his tea (Molly) It appears I have an unpleasant effect on anyone who would be potentially susceptible to finding me attractive? (@Morgan) being on the receiving end of that effect, its not unpleasant... but it makes them dangerous (Molly) It doesn't feel uncomfortable or distasteful? (@Morgan) No... its like my natural attraction to you is ramped up * Molly nods (Molly) I am glad of that. I do not like it affecting anyone but you, and I am glad it is not unpleasant * @Morgan nods (Molly) Would you hate being surrounded by a ship full of women wanting yo- *She holds up her hand, jealousy approved her expression* actually I don't want to know ! (Molly) All over * * @Morgan nods slightly, sipping his tea * Molly is still frowning a little (Molly) It's a nuisance. * Molly takes a deep breath * @Morgan shrugs (Molly) So be careful with using it, be prepared that I may have to lock myself away. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) indeed * Molly sips her tea (Molly) I'm sorry, whilst I am fretting myself unnecessarily into a jealous mood, I amnignoring how difficult it must be for you (@Morgan) You are rather, blossom. Still, nevermind (Molly) I wish I could help you with it. But I will do everything I can to stay safe for you (@Morgan) thats how you can help me with it * Molly nods (Molly) And Keep training incase I ever have to run someone through again? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) absolutely * Molly sounds light hearted, but he could easily see through it (Molly) Could leave us very shorthanded though (@Morgan) So if anything needs doing, find me or Claudia, and we get you locked away. Or bring the injured to you, so you're not wandering the ship (Molly) It troubles me that it might seem like I want that attention, that I want other men to desire me (@Morgan) I cant say it seems that way (Molly) We cannot live our lives joined at the hip just incase I have to heal someone though (@Morgan) We can work on that (Molly) How so? (@Morgan) ways to deal with the aftermath (Molly) You have some ideas? (@Morgan) I'm trying to flesh out some ideas, aye (Molly) You think perhaps I could do it alone? *she blushes a little* (@Morgan) cure the sparkling? * Molly nods (@Morgan) We'll have to find out next time (Molly) Perhaps we will be lucky and there will be no next time! (@Morgan) I think we're both wise enough to know thats unlikely (Molly) It would be an odd coincidence for it to happen three times in three months, and then never again? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Wishful thinking? (@Morgan) I think so * Molly sighs (Molly) Neither of us could tolerate having an appointed stand in * @Morgan laughs * Molly looks surprised (@Morgan) I'm sorry... appointed stand in struck me as funny (Molly) I did not expect you would find that amusing at all... was it the innuendo in "stand"? (@Morgan) possibly.... The whole idea is laughable. (Molly) I think I would rather die than be intimate with any man but you * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles a moment (Molly) I was just imagining the process of having to decide who to appoint in a situation like that. I suppose drawing the shortest straw would be fairest (@Morgan) I suppose so * Molly watches his expression (Molly) Was that all we needed to discuss about that? (@Morgan) I think so, don't you? * Molly nods sipping her tea (Molly) I think I was dreaming an alternate path when I uhh woke up (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) It started like yours from the other night. You returned from Londinium, I was going to leave and marry for duty. * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) Do you want the long version or the short version? (@Morgan) lets go with the long version (Molly) When I told you, you looked stunned, and I could see the heartbreak on your face. You came to kneel beside my chair, and took my hands. You said "Molly… Blossom… please don't do this to me." I could see pain in your eyes, and I realised that it truly meant something to you, that I meant something to you. * Molly watches his reaction * @Morgan nods (Molly) I said "I'm sorry, but I have fallen in love with you". You kissed my hands firmly, looking up at me "And I, you. I had not realised until right now. But I still have a long way to go in my healing, and you need to be patient. Stay and be patient with me?". I leant down, and quietly said "I will stay… I will be patient" and kissed you softly. (Molly) And then things just escalated, like a match in a barrel of powder. *She smirks* * @Morgan nods * Molly glances at him sidelong with mischief (Molly) At one point you had your hands on my thighs beneath my skirts, and told me to pick any date at least four weeks away and you would marry me then, or that we could have a de Futuro betrothal... (@Morgan) Doesn't seem patient... (Molly) No, that was a bit odd, but I think it was partly so that I would not have to get married * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see * Molly smiles a little (Molly) You do not approve of the dream-you's behaviour (@Morgan) Its not unusual for me to disapprove of most things * Molly giggles (Molly) You definitely will not approve that I woke that way at the potential moment of convergence up against the wall of our cottage then! * @Morgan nods (Molly) I think my dream version was far more enjoyable than yours though * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it definitely sounds it (Molly) More likely too * Molly sips her tea * Molly raises an eyebrow at him (Molly) Don't you think? * @Morgan nods * Molly whispers quietly (Molly) I was definitely more likely to fall into your passionate embrace than submit to a duty marriage * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good (Molly) You aren't surprised though? (@Morgan) a little (Molly) Really? (@Morgan) I struggle with the idea of anyone choosing me over another * Molly watches him fondly (Molly) That, my love, is most odd, because there is not another human in all of existence I would choose over you! * @Morgan smiles, sipping his tea before leaning back against the couch * Molly continues to watch him (Molly) That is not too impassioned for you? (@Morgan) You see me being relaxed, yes? * Molly nods (Molly) I see you (@Morgan) Would not be the case if it were too impassioned or it made me uncomfortable, I don't think * Molly smiles distractedly (Molly) You've come a long, long way in hearing such without being discomfitted * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) It's good. It's easier. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) definitely (Molly) I do not feel that I need to be anywhere near so careful now (@Morgan) Good (Molly) Interesting that we had a dream with identical starts but very different endings... (Molly) It's almost like we're seeking how easily the convergence could be created or destroyed (Molly) Seeing * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) could well be * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Unusual to have that sort of waking whilst things are quite frequent... (Molly) Must have been a little surprising to you! * Molly sips her tea (@Morgan) the other night, aye * Molly looks confused (Molly) Are we talking about different things? I was talking about how I woke this morning (@Morgan) aye it was a little... it did make me wonder what was going on in your mind (Molly) You thought perhaps it was not you, (Molly) ? (@Morgan) Not actively, no (Molly) You seem to have a quiet anxiety about not having or keeping my affections (@Morgan) its not that quiet in my mind, apparently * Molly smiles a little (Molly) I only ever dream of you when I wake that way, and have since that first started not long after you proposed marriage * @Morgan blushes * Molly smiles (Molly) You hadn't realised? (@Morgan) no (Molly) You surprise me. I assumed that was obvious (@Morgan) No blossom (Molly) Aside from the fact I was initially terrified by what on Theah was happening to my body, I've always welcomed those very frequent dreams of you (@Morgan) I cant say I blame you (Molly) For dreaming of you like that? No, you are rather arousing... *she giggles* (@Morgan) for welcoming the effect they have (Molly) It's a shame it does not happen for you, I'd rather enjoy the idea of your dreams of me causing that effect (@Morgan) the one I had a few nights ago woke me almost at that point * Molly moves to sit closer, resting against him with a relaxed smile (Molly) Maybe I should just be patient then (Molly) **There's the noise of Varick getting out of bed slowly* (Molly) That was the one where I asked you to be my Paramour? (@Morgan) no (Molly) Intriguing. You will tell me? * Molly looks at him with a sweet smile and puppy dog eyes (Molly) **Varick can faintly be heard talking to the cat* (@Morgan) Later * Molly nods. She quickly places a kiss on his lips before retreating (Molly) I'll endeavour to be patient then, my love * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it may be worth it * Molly bites her lower lip a moment (Molly) I'll have to rely on my imagination until then * Molly gets up from the couch * Molly smirks, speaking quietly over her shoulder as she heads towards Varick's room (Molly) Long grass in a sunny meadow... (Molly) In a very expensive library during a noble house party... (Molly) Whilst cooking Chicken Porridge *she giggles, exiting the room* * @Morgan shakes his head before shifting on the couch into a more reclined position ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 19 February 2021 18:36:43 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Friday, 19 February 2021 20:28:37 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 (Molly) **They are soon set up for teaching Varick, starting with writing and mathematics. They move on to drawing not long before lunch, and Varick seems to be drawing Karsten. Molly is sat by the window on the couch, rather than at the desk, working on her lap. (Molly) **His drawing of his Father is good, if a bit idealised. Karsten was handsome, but Varick has made him more so. More than that, he looks to have the decency and honour he didn't have in life. He is wearing a Vaticine army uniform, despite having never served* ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) Do you like it? (Morgan) its very good (Varick) He was brave (Morgan) I'm sure (Varick) He would like your ship (Morgan) definitely (Varick) **a bell rings for lunch, and Molly puts the drawing in the book, joining them. Va As they're walking to the dinning room, she says "Could you help me with my drawing after lunch, liebling?" * Morgan looks confused (Morgan) if you wish ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) I need help getting the trees right in the background, I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. (Molly) How are you feeling about the nightmare now? * Morgan shrugs * Molly nods sadly (Molly) It seems my new blend cannot fix it either (Morgan) it is what it is (Molly) **they get in and sat for lunch. Koen must be on watch because Sorgi and Claudia are both there (Molly) I know, but it saddens me nonetheless * Molly watches Sorgi and Claudia during lunch. Afterwards, Varick asks Morgan to do his nap time. Once the boy is asleep, he finds Molly laid on the couch that faces the window (Morgan) are you well blossom? (Molly) I am fine, I was just continuing imagining you imagining being intimate with me, as we were yesterday before we were interrupted! *She giggles* * Morgan chuckles (Morgan) I see (Molly) What would you like to do now, my love? Do you want to lie on the couch with me like yesterday and tell me your intriguing dream from the other day, or do you want to look at my drawing? (Morgan) Lets have a look at the drawing * Molly sits up, making space for him * Morgan sits beside her (Molly) It's just the house from my dream * Molly shows him her drawing in pencil and coloured pencils. The little house is one he knows well. Too well, in fact. Except in her drawing it isn't the nightmare inferno he usually sees it as. Yet still his mind tricks him into thinking he can smell burning timbers. Her drawing even has the dark pink carnations right by the cottage that he'd planted that final spring after getting the bulbs sent from Foxcroft, an Avalonian flower he'd hoped to grow to surprise Verity. (Molly) It is far too accurate to be a coincidence, and was too destroyed for her to have gotten any clue what it looked like from her brief visit to the ruin before it was cleared. He knows he's never shown her a sketch. The few drawings he has ever done of it were burnt during the fire. (Morgan) from your... dream... * Molly nods "We were arguing because you said I couldn't have that one, that it wasn't right for a Duke and Duchess" * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) I see (Molly) And of course I was cross, because it's so pretty, and I just could not understand why you cared so muchbit about whether it was appropriate for our station or not! (Morgan) well... I'm afraid we couldn't live there (Molly) I suppose it would be impractical for visits from Eisenfursts and other nobles... (Morgan) No, thats a house that used to exist... in Sudlachenburg * Molly frowns a moment (Molly) Used to...? * Morgan nods (Morgan) right down to the carnations * Molly looks at his expression, her frown remaining (Molly) Is that...? * Morgan nods * Molly holds out her hand for it (Molly) Oh god, I am so sorry. If I had had the faintest idea… (Morgan) You've never seen it... how... (Molly) I can only assume I've picked it up from your mind? (Morgan) perhaps * Molly frowns deeply, chewing her lip (Molly) I cannot think of any other way * Morgan nods * Molly studies him, his body language and what he's doing with the picture * Morgan puts it back on her lap, looking away from it * Molly stands up, taking it with her as she moves away (Morgan) I'm sorry blossom, I cant help you with that one (Molly) I'll get rid of it. I am sorry, liebes herz * Morgan sighs (Morgan) that I was not ready for * Molly doesn't respond for a few seconds, then she says (Molly) Would you like me to give you some time alone? (Morgan) No, I don't think so (Molly) Alright, I'll just be a moment **she goes through into their bedroom** * Molly is gone about a minute before she comes to sit back on the couch, just a little further away than before (Molly) *quietly* I am sorry. I will be significantly more careful from now on. (Morgan) Its not your fault blossom. Its hard to get my head around though (Molly) You saw my house in Tawstock that you'd never been to. I should have foreseen this (Morgan) perhaps * Molly sits fiddling with her wedding ring (Molly) I could ask Claudia if you can train with her instead of I, if it would help? Or ask Sorgi if he can find you work? (Morgan) why? (Molly) A distraction, to make you feel better? *she shrugs* * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I'll manage, I would not interrupt your training (Molly) It doesn't matter. All that matters to me is you. (Morgan) it matters to me * Molly nods (Molly) Then I will do it. Is there anything at all I can do right now? (Morgan) I would greatly appreciate a cup of tea * Molly nods (Molly) The normal one, or the Smokey one? (Morgan) normal one please * Molly goes out, leaving him alone for more than five minutes ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic ** ChanServ sets mode(s) +o Morgan * Molly returns with tea on a tray, setting it on the desk before bringing him a cup (Molly) Here we are (@Morgan) Thank you blossom * Molly nods. She goes to stand by the window, watching out (Molly) Claudia said she could start earlier if I wish (@Morgan) Dont distance yourself please (Molly) I only wish to help, and I have no idea how * Molly runs finger around the lead of the piece of glass in the window (@Morgan) By not distancing yourself... * Molly nods a little. Her shoulders square slightly and she comes to sit beside him again (Molly) Alright... I'll do my best * Molly holds out her hand to him * @Morgan takes it * Molly squeezes it (Molly) I have about half an hour, unless you wish me to stay until Varick is awake? (@Morgan) No, I'll be alright * Molly nods * Molly is quiet for the first five minutes (Molly) Do you want to try to find the Nieblungen? (@Morgan) For what purpose? (Molly) Answers. Help. * @Morgan shrugs (Molly) I'm... wary of how this could progress (@Morgan) whys? (Molly) I don't want to inadvertently hurt you like this again (@Morgan) oh blossom, its not your fault * Molly shrugs (Molly) You would feel the same if it were the other way round (@Morgan) I'm sure I would, and you'd be saying the same as I am now * Molly smiles (Molly) We're as bad as each other * @Morgan nods (Molly) But we do not want to be picking up each other's memories like this (@Morgan) No, not really * Molly sighs (Molly) I really don't know how to stop it (@Morgan) Nor I (Molly) The only think I can think of is that we could try sleeping separately (@Morgan) No thank you (Molly) But if it stops it...? (@Morgan) it wouldn't be worth it * Molly shrugs slightly (Molly) That depends on how bad it gets, I suppose (@Morgan) maybe * Molly sighs, watching from the window (Molly) We will just have to wait and see (@Morgan) I suppose we will (Molly) Fortunately, aside from the couple of occasions where Curtis kissed me, I don't think there is much there that would displeased you if you end up in my memories * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) Although, knowing your animosity, any time I was alone with Kai... * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) aye, there is that (Molly) We will have to keep our fingers crossed then * @Morgan nods * Molly moves a little, laying her head on his thigh (Molly) Is this alright? (@Morgan) aye blossom * Molly nods. She doesn't say anything else, because within a couple of minutes she's fallen asleep ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 20 February 2021 11:00:36 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic * Molly seems very peaceful asleep on his lap, surprising given how tense she was (Molly) ((Does he wake her, or leave her til the time she said she had to go, or leave her til Claudia comes?)) (@Morgan) ((wake her five mins before she said she needed to go)) * Molly takes a moment to fully wake up, and then gets up (Molly) Sorry, liebling, I was obviously more tired than I knew * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) its fine blossom, it was nice just being together * Molly nods a little (Molly) I'll be back later (@Morgan) One would hope so (Molly) There's not really anywhere I could go anyway *she smiles* (@Morgan) No, that is true * Molly goes to get her things, and when she's back and fastening on her sword belt, she says (Molly) I am sure Varick will be up soon * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would imagine so * Molly comes and briefly kisses his crown (Molly) I'll be around (@Morgan) training? (Molly) Most likely (@Morgan) what else? * Molly frowns a little (Molly) I don't know. I might take a few minutes in deck, or check Cook over * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) makes sense (Molly) It's not an issue, I hope? (@Morgan) No, I was just concerned you were using it as an excuse to avoid me (Molly) I'm not avoiding you, liebes herz * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) good * Molly squeezes his shoulder a moment before going and leaving him alone in their study (Molly) *it's about five minutes later when she disappears from his mental compass, and this absence lasts for almost two minutes ** You're now known as Varick * Varick appears after about ten minutes, cat under his arm (Varick) Can we look for the ghost now? (@Morgan) I suppose we can * Varick nods (Varick) Could be anywhere! (@Morgan) Where do you think it might be? (Varick) Dunno. In the hold maybr? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) alright then (Varick) **He and Varick start down in the hold looking for the ghost. They look in the crew quarters, brig, and gun deck, finding nothing. They're just about to start on the cabins when Claudia appears. She doesn't look like she's exerted herself at all** You're still on this "ghost hunt" then? ** You're now known as Claudia * @Morgan nods, looking her over (Claudia) *Varick starts in the first cabin, looking under the bed * Claudia shakes her head a little "Will he be bothered when he doesn't find anything?" * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) You dont look like you've done any training (Claudia) She was making an awful job of it. No point training someone that distracted. * @Morgan frowns (Claudia) You know how women are. Start again tomorrow. **she watches Varick move to the next cabin** how are you? * @Morgan shrugs (Claudia) As good as that (!) (@Morgan) aye (Claudia) Wanna talk? (Claudia) **Varick moves on again. He's obviously very confident here now on the ship (@Morgan) Molly drew a house she had in her dream * Claudia shrugs (Claudia) Right? (@Morgan) it was _my_ house (Claudia) She dreamt of your cottage in Sudlachenburg? * @Morgan nods (Claudia) What is going on with you two? You with a nightmare ship, her with a house that's been gone three years...? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Its not the first time (Claudia) Weird though. So that's why you're out of sorts and she can't train properly? (@Morgan) probably. She's feeling bad about upsetting me. It came as something of a shock * Claudia nods (Claudia) Makes sense. Not ideal really (@Morgan) No, I was definitely not ready for it * Claudia nods (Claudia) Been back there? (@Morgan) Once. * Claudia nods (Claudia) I've been to Brandenburg three times. Gets easier. (@Morgan) The house isn't there anymore (Claudia) Nor is mine (Claudia) V: *He keeps looking, soon getting out of sight* * @Morgan moves to follow him (@Morgan) I don't know I'm ready to confront it just yet * Claudia shrugs (Claudia) Can't force it (@Morgan) No I suppose not (Claudia) You won't be back there for a while? (@Morgan) No, not for a good time (Claudia) No rush then (@Morgan) No (Claudia) **Varick pops in and out of sight (Claudia) *she watches Morgan* He's quite safe here, I wouldn't worry (@Morgan) Easier said than done (Claudia) If he stays on this deck, stays out of the galley there's no danger * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) I suppose so (Claudia) What harm do you think he could come to? (@Morgan) There's a lot of evil in this world Claudia (Claudia) You don't trust your crew to treat your son with respect? (@Morgan) As much as I trust anyone (Claudia) Which is not at all? (@Morgan) Its difficult, thats all (Claudia) Because of the hard time he had with his mother? (@Morgan) I suppose (Claudia) You need to give him some freedom and responsibility though. You'll make him fearful else * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) You're right (Claudia) I know (Claudia) You want me to try again to get her training? (@Morgan) Do you think its worth it today? * Claudia shrugs (Claudia) You tell me, she's your wife. Is she going to be of much use, or does she need some time to clear her head (@Morgan) I think she'd benefit from some time * Claudia nods (Claudia) I'll find some guards to train instead * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well * Claudia inclines her head before going ** You're now known as Varick * Varick has disappeared * @Morgan calls to him * Varick doesn't answer * @Morgan calls louder * Varick still doesn't answer * @Morgan heads towards the galley, calling intermittantly * Varick appears right behind him (Varick) I was hiding, but you went too far * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) no luck finding it? (Varick) No, don't know where he is (@Morgan) pity * Varick nods (Varick) Maybe he's still too scared (@Morgan) could be (Varick) What will we do now? (@Morgan) I dont know. We cant rush him * Varick nods (Varick) Can we go on deck? (@Morgan) if you want * Varick leads the way. CaptainUlysses climbs up Morgan to wrap round his shoulders (Varick) **The air is fresh, though the breeze is mild. Varick looks at ease up here too, walking around confidently * @Morgan follows him around, fussing the cat on his shoulder (Varick) **The crew is going about their work. Only Molly isn't working. Varick makes a beeline for her at the prow where she picks him up and sits him on the guard rail, holding on to him * @Morgan follows him over, kissing her cheek briefly (Varick) **She smiles at him* (Varick) Ugh, grown ups are disgusting * @Morgan blows a raspberry on Varicks cheek * Varick laughs, getting down to go and talk to Sorgi. Molly watches him fondly ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) He has been good company? (@Morgan) we've been looking for the ghost (Molly) What ghost? (@Morgan) There's a ghost aboard (Molly) Another one? (@Morgan) I think he said the others had gone (Molly) I thought Mae would still be watching over him? (@Morgan) I'll ask later... maybe he just meant the ghost ship (Molly) You did not find it though? (@Morgan) No, apparently he's scared (Molly) Varick? (@Morgan) no, the ghost (Molly) Interesting... did it come from the ship? (@Morgan) Don't know yet... I'd imagine so * Molly nods briefly before looking back over the water (Molly) How are you? (@Morgan) I'm alright * Molly nods (Molly) I need to contact Innesbruck again this evening. Is there anything you wished to know? * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) Alright. I still do not know whether to ask Walder to tell my Father * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) tough to say (Molly) It would be useful for us... but I do not want Walder to think we are putting his son at risk * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite (Molly) Maybe I should ask Walder to have a think about it? (@Morgan) thats probably a good idea (Molly) That's what I shall do then *she smiles* * Molly holds out her hand to him * @Morgan takes it (Molly) Do you want to be there? * @Morgan shrugs * Molly holds his hand firmly (@Morgan) I've no issue either way * Molly nods (Molly) Do you still wish to use the herbs, oil, and balm? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) even if they only help a little, they still help * Molly nods (Molly) Alright, liebling (Molly) **Varick comes over asking Morgan to go up the rigging a bit * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very well (Molly) **That's what they do for the afternoon., Molly watching them from the deck. He gets time on deck after himself after dinner, watching the stars emerge as the sky goes from navy to black above the anchored ship. He goes back to the study quietly so as not to interrupt the communication through the mirror, but discovers Molly reading on the couch (@Morgan) All done? * Molly smiles (Molly) Yes, not much to report really. Do you wish to sit with me? * @Morgan nods, coming to sit beside her * Molly puts the book down, twisting in her seat so she can see him better (Molly) My Father is visiting Innesbruck this weekend (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) Some overseer things he wants to help Heinrich with apparently (@Morgan) such as? (Molly) I don't know (Molly) But that does mean if Walder decides to tell my Father, it could be as soon as this weekend * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats somewhat concerning (Molly) Is it? (@Morgan) As to whether its the right choice, what it could mean for us in the future (Molly) What thinks you? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I don't know (Molly) It would be practical * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye I know. I'm more concerned that it could find its way back to my father (Molly) What do you think would happen? (@Morgan) I really don't know * Molly smiles (Molly) There's little he could do in Innesbruck and when you have the friendship of an Eisenfurst (@Morgan) maybe... (Molly) Are you borrowing trouble, liebes herz? * Molly smiles softly (@Morgan) Its one of the things i"m good at (Molly) Sadly there wasn't much to discover about Anhalt. Duke and Duchess of Anhalt are firm favourites of Eisenfurstin Posen * @Morgan nods (Molly) They have quite a few children, were very active in the War. The elevation of the Freiarrdom of Anhalt-Duessa to the Duchy of Anhalt was due to "Services to the Konigsreich" * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) Right... (Molly) It's intriguing, isn't it? (@Morgan) frustrating (Molly) We need to know who he is. At the very least, I should imagine you wish to know incase Lady Catherine is at risk? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite (Molly) We are to stop in Anhalt? (@Morgan) What do you think? * Molly thinks on it (Molly) We could do, I don't think it would add much to our journey... (@Morgan) you think it necessary? * Molly shrugs (Molly) Is it something you can easily let go? (@Morgan) Its not a driving force for me (Molly) We don't need to. We have plenty to do already I think * @Morgan nods (Molly) I am looking forward to Freiburg *she smiles* (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) A long hot bath, primarily! * @Morgan laughs * Molly smiles (Molly) And freshly washed clothes. And Inga * @Morgan nods (Molly) It will be nice to have her back to talk to (@Morgan) You're really looking forward to seeing her (Molly) I am *she smiles* I have missed her very much * @Morgan nods (Molly) Plus, I want to know all about her honeymoon *she smirks* (@Morgan) gossip * Molly smiles (Molly) I am certain they've had a much nicer late summer than we have! (@Morgan) I'd imagine so (Molly) Although, I'd still rather be married to you than to Heinzharold (@Morgan) naturally * Molly glances at him (Molly) I would be far too complicated for him I think (@Morgan) oh? (Molly) You don't agree? (@Morgan) You think him too simple? * Molly tilts her head (Molly) Not simple like stupid... simple like uncomplicated, straightforward (@Morgan) perhaps (Molly) And my magic would definitely be an issue (Molly) Don't you think? (@Morgan) Probably, aye (Molly) He has a nice, sweet, easy going wife in Inga * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he's not such a stick in the mud as I am * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) What do you mean? (@Morgan) I sit rather perfectly between my father and HeinzHarold in terms of my views on things like magic, how society should work et cetera (Molly) Heinzharold is less troubled by magic than you? (@Morgan) He's less troubled by everything (Molly) Does that trouble you? (@Morgan) it never has * Molly nods (Molly) Inga would have made a nice wife for you * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) maybe * Molly smiles after a slight pause (Molly) Oh well, unlucky for you, you're stuck with me now * @Morgan snorts (Molly) Your life would be much less complicated though (@Morgan) No, I'd have made it complicated somehow * Molly shrugs (Molly) Perhaps. But you wouldn't have as much responsibility or as many burdens on you (@Morgan) I doubt it (Molly) There'd be no Capperlucia (@Morgan) No... (Molly) Some other poor man would be saddled with travelling the world with me * Molly smiles vaguely * @Morgan frowns (Molly) What's wrong? (@Morgan) They'd be lucky to be with you * Molly shakes her head (Molly) It's a big burden that most men would not want (@Morgan) They'd be idiots * Molly smiles (Molly) That's sweet (Molly) I think, my love, rather than picking me potential husbands who could endure a life with me, it's time for bed * Molly stands up, picking her book off the floor * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) probably (Molly) If you aren't tired, you can come when you're ready (@Morgan) No, I'll give it a go * Molly offers her hand * @Morgan takes it (Molly) Worried about what sleep will bring? (@Morgan) always * Molly takes the lamp with them as she leads him through (Molly) Me too * @Morgan nods * Molly sets about getting herself ready for bed, undressing and then brushing out her hair (Molly) There has to be a reason, doesn't there? And if there's a reason, maybe there's a solution (@Morgan) and what if the reason is so we can have these warnings... (Molly) And what if it becomes unbearable? (@Morgan) I shall bear it * Molly pauses a moment, then nods (Molly) Alright, liebling * Molly puts the brush down, picking up the oil. She's frowning (@Morgan) what? (Molly) Could it be due to the forces trying to prevent the convergence? (@Morgan) the nightmares? * Molly nods, sitting on the bed (@Morgan) Tough to say... some are obviously other paths we could've taken, and some are definitely warnings... some are just nightmares (Molly) Those ones, the nightmares that seem based more on our own worries and anxieties... (@Morgan) Could just be nightmares * Molly nods (Molly) I am probably overthinking it * Molly watches him, specifically how tense he is (@Morgan) possibly blossom, but its a possibility for sure * Molly nods (Molly) Not much we can do about it anyway, I suppose (@Morgan) No I suppose not (Molly) I... I want to try something with the oil * Molly chews her lip a moment * @Morgan raises an eyebrow * Molly blushes (Molly) I... I want to put it all over your back (@Morgan) why? (Molly) Because I thought it might relax you... (@Morgan) it sounds like there's an ulterior motive... * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) I thought it might help us be closer, I suppose *she shrugs a little* If you do not wish to, or you aren't ready... (@Morgan) If you'd said that I'd have not even asked another question * Molly nods (Molly) I did not want you worrying that I feel we aren't close, that's all (@Morgan) But you do (Molly) I think we could perhaps be closer, physically... And I think maybe you want that? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) definitely * Molly fiddles with the bottle a moment before looking up at him (Molly) I want that. * Molly watches him with a smile "You may leave your trousers on..." * @Morgan nods, taking his shirt off * Molly watches him with a appreciative smile (Molly) Balm and herbs first? (@Morgan) probably a good idea * Molly nods, waiting for him to do this. When he has, she nods towards the bed "Face down, please." * @Morgan climbs on the bed, face down * Molly waits til he looks comfortable-ish (Molly) This must be very unusual to you... (@Morgan) aye, it is (Molly) **quietly* It's a level of trust and vulnerability... (@Morgan) Simply sleeping shows that * Molly straddles his hips, just gently placing her hands on his back a moment (Molly) I had never considered that (Molly) If you wish me to stop, please say. I won't be hurt or offended (@Morgan) mmmhmmmm (Molly) **She's quiet a moment, and then he feels several drops of oil hit his skin* (Molly) *she starts at his shoulders, stroking, squeezing and rubbing his muscles gently and slowly. It's not painful at all. She speaks quietly* Is that alright? (@Morgan) yes love (Molly) **She spends time working down from his shoulders to his lower back. She pays attention to any place that makes him react positively or negatively, and to whether he starts to fidget.* * @Morgan seems completely relaxed * Molly continues this for longer, recovering top to bottom, bottom to top (Molly) *she gives a last couple of strokes over his back before just laying her hands on him a moment (Molly) Are you ready to sleep now? * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) I could, aye (Molly) Why do you sigh? *she gets off, laying beside him (Molly) **his back doesn't feel wet or oily, she's obviously rubbed it in well* (@Morgan) because I'm relaxed (Molly) That's good to hear, you rarely seem so * @Morgan shrugs slightly * Molly gets under the sheets (Molly) I could do that again another time, if it feels good? (@Morgan) oh yes, please * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) Then I shall. Would you like me to sing? (@Morgan) please blossom * Molly waits until he's undressed and in bed (Molly) **she extinguishes the lamp and starts singing Kosk Yn Ta to him, beginning with the proper lyrics "When the moon is on the sea/Kosk yn ta, ko sk yn ta/Silver pilchards call to thee/kosk yn, kosk yn ta/ dream of starrygazey pie/kosk yn, kosk yn ta." (Molly) Then she replaces it with new lyrics, trying not to giggle as she sings "My love, my love you'll always be/kosk yn ta, kosk yn ta/Beneath the boughs you'll come to me/kosk yn, kosk yn ta/Softly press your lips to mine/kosk yn, kosk yn ta. * Molly giggles quietly at the end of it (Molly) I'm not sure that will help you fall asleep, actually * @Morgan murmurs (@Morgan) behave yourself (Molly) Naked and beside the most gorgeous man I have ever met... very difficult. *she kisses his forehead, and starts singing the clean version again* (Molly) **he very faintly hears her talk as he drifts off "dream of something nice". (Molly) **The yellow tone is obvious to him straight away. He is in a busy, noisy tavern, and recognises it as one he had briefly been in in the docks of Freiburg years ago. He is wearing the same sort of clothes as the mercenaries he is stood with. He has an almost empty tankard of blokners in his hand. All the brotherhood of the flame seem to be here. Beside him, Karlsruhe is talking to a mercenary Morgan doesn't know. (Molly) K: Good to see him go. The best outcome is them finding new lives, some have been without their lands and heritage since they were lads. *He nods his head in Morgan's direction, thinking he's not being overheard* Lost his lands when he was just 17, it was a massacre, couldn't be rebuilt. Been with us since the War ended. (Molly) Man: Pity. Better than being old enough to lose a wife and children though. (Molly) K: *he nods grimly, looking over to Federest who is drinking a yard of ale whilst the others cheer him, though the cheers aren't much louder than the singing* He'll be too drunk to go anywhere if he's not careful! * @Morgan looks around the group before back to Karslruhe (@Morgan) problem? (Molly) K: *He looks at Morgan. There's none of the deference there* Just saying how Federest will be too drunk for much if they keep up like that * Molly slips between Karlsruhe and Morgan, two tankards in her hands with a brief "excuse me". She looks a little tired, dressed in a low cut dress, cleavage well-displayed, very much a tavern wench. A long leather thong is worn as a necklace, whatever is threaded on it is nestled between her breasts inside her dress. * @Morgan nods, watching Molly as she passes (Molly) **She doesn't notice, but does almost trip on the hem of her skirt * @Morgan reaches out to help her stay upright * Molly thanks him even before looking up. However, when she does she gasps slightly, eyes wide and staring into his. Her lips part and her gaze moves to his mouth. Her cheeks flush, and he can see in her face that though this is the first time she's seen him, there's an instant attraction for her. There's an Avalon accent to her Eisen (Molly) I am so clumsy! (@Morgan) It happens... as long as you are alright? (Molly) I am, thanks to you... *she watches him with a little smile* (@Morgan) one tries * Molly shakes her head in wonder "I feel like I know you…" *she gets jostled, and sets down the tankards. * @Morgan puts himself between her and the people doing the jostling (@Morgan) I know what you mean * Molly looks down at his chest a moment before running her gaze up to his face (Molly) You and your company don't come here often... * Molly smiles, then leans in a little to speak quieter (Molly) Though I am sure we're not supposed to have realised you are mercenaries, and not just sailors... * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I'll start juggling, that'll throw them off that trail * Molly smiles, running her hand down his upper arm and squeezing his bicep with a playful smile (Molly) You can always tell, right here (@Morgan) house? (@Morgan) howso? (Molly) Muscle is bulkier here from swinging swords. *she runs her hand to his forearm* Sailors are a little bulkier here. * Molly looks amused (@Morgan) Mines bulky there too * Molly squeezes again, a brow raising (Molly) So it is... Perhaps you are both a sailor _and_ a mercenary (@Morgan) perhaps... or perhaps I just train alot * Molly nods. She doesn't remove her hand (Molly) Perhaps. That would certainly make you strong * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) maybe * Molly removes her hand slowly (Molly) Moving barrels in the cellar does that too *she turns so her upper arm is facing him, and points to her bicep. The busy crowd is still singing. * @Morgan squeezes her arm (@Morgan) not bad * Molly laughs softly (Molly) It has a similar effect on the thighs... (@Morgan) oh really? * Molly picks up the tankards she put down (Molly) Are you staying long? (@Morgan) depends on them really * Molly glances at the boisterous mercenaries who seem to be trying to drink each other under the table (Molly) They look quite settled * Molly smiles at him, watching him intently "I'll be back, okay?" (@Morgan) I'll be here * Molly takes the tankards to a table, then goes to the bar, talking to a blonde woman there (Molly) **The mercenaries seem happy. Federest does seem to be the centre of attention. A minute later she appears back at his side, apron gone. She looks at him (Molly) Sorry, where were we? (@Morgan) lugging barrels I believe * Molly smiles (Molly) And how it strengthens the arms... (@Morgan) and thighs... * Molly smiles, watching him, and runs her hand up the back of her thigh (Molly) Here... * @Morgan squeezes slightly * Molly nods, pupils dilating a little (Molly) See what I mean? * @Morgan nods slowly * Molly smiles playfully (Molly) Runs right the way up too... Would you like another drink? * @Morgan slides his hand upwards (@Morgan) so it does... (@Morgan) yes, I would * Molly watches him again, pupils dilating even further. She nods towards the bar (Molly) Come on then... (@Morgan) lead the way (Molly) **The bar is busy, but she grabs his hand to pull him close behind her as she squeezes into a gap (Molly) What will it be? (@Morgan) Scotch please * Molly leans forward a little to get the blonde to hear her as she orders their drinks. It makes it possible for her to subtly press her bottom against him * @Morgan moves a little closer * Molly glances over her shoulder with a smile before doing it a little more, watching their drinks be poured, not too dissimilar in colour, both large measures in smallish glasses * Molly hands him his drink before picking up hers, waiting for him to lead the way * @Morgan leads away from the bar (Molly) Would you like to sit and listen to the singing a while? (@Morgan) What would you like to do? * Molly comes around to stand beside him. The hand that doesn't contain her drink runs soft trailing finger tips over his lower back (Molly) We could sit, for a little while... * @Morgan nods * Molly glances up at him with a smile (Molly) Maybe not _all_ night though... (@Morgan) no? (Molly) No... * Molly looks around for a gap to sit in, and manages to spot a small one (Molly) Unless there's something you'd prefer...? * @Morgan shrugs nonchalantly (@Morgan) whatever you'd like * Molly smiles, taking his hand and urging him towards the seat, which is clearly going to be too small for them both (@Morgan) am I to sit on your lap? * Molly laughs softly (Molly) The other way around I think * @Morgan nods, sitting down (@Morgan) that'd make more sense * Molly sits down on his lap, fidgeting as if trying to get comfortable (Molly) How is that for you? (@Morgan) I can bear it * Molly laughs softly, leaning back against him so she can twist enough to look up at him. This affords him an excellent view down her cleavage (Molly) That's lucky. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) very * Molly sips her drink. It smells a little like scotch but not quite. The music continues, the crowded tavern singing and clapping along. (Molly) Busy tonight.. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) so it seems * Molly smiles, slightly licking the remainder of her drink from her lower lip (Molly) Have you ever tried this? (@Morgan) what is it? (Molly) Drambuie. It's a Vesten blend of scotch and honey *he has. Edward had it in his flask when he returned to Eisen, but as far as he knows Molly has never had it* (@Morgan) Had I realised you had that here I'd have had that instead * Molly smiles (Molly) You will know for the next round... * @Morgan nods, sipping his scotch * Molly hands him her glass * @Morgan takes it, confused (Molly) Unless you want my lipstick on your mouth, you'll want to mind that bit there... *she watches him with a smile* (@Morgan) well, I wouldn't want to be getting your lipstick on my mouth... from the glass * @Morgan sips it, handing the glass back * Molly licks then sucks her lower lip as she watches him mouth on the glass, fidgeting a little in his lap (Molly) But another way...? (@Morgan) such as what? * Molly takes his free hand, running his finger across her lower lip (Molly) Well, like this... (@Morgan) well, thats got it on my finger, sure * Molly brings it to his mouth, but puts her own finger tip next to his so both their fingers run across his lip. Subconsciously she runs her tongue tip over her own lip, mirroring the movement (Molly) ... And then that. *she watches his eyes* (@Morgan) Close, I suppose (Molly) You had a different idea? * Molly rolls her hips a moment * @Morgan shrugs * Molly watches as the crowd get to a particularly loud moment of a song before twisting a little more, just enough to graze her lips lightly over his briefly (Molly) Like that? * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) aye, just like that * Molly smiles (Molly) You should know, I don't make a habit of this… (@Morgan) a habit of what? (Molly) Sitting in the laps of strangers... kissing strangers... And so on * Molly circles her hips again to gently grind against him (@Morgan) so on? * Molly nods (Molly) Whatever else could happen... * Molly smiles warmly at him (@Morgan) I don't know what you mean... (Molly) Then you are a very unusual mercenary, sailor, or man who trains a lot * Molly laughs playfully (@Morgan) Thats accurate * Molly takes him spare hand, again running his finger over her lower lip (Molly) Tomorrow, you'll all be off to Vesten, but tonight… * Molly watches his expression (Molly) Tonight, anything could happen (@Morgan) anything? * Molly nods, gently moving his index and middle finger tips to rest on top of her teeth as her tongue runs over them (Molly) Uh huh (@Morgan) Goblin attack? * Molly accidentally nips his fingers before she removes them, laughing (Molly) I suppose so, yes. Never say never! * @Morgan chuckles (Molly) Sorry about your fingers *she briefly kisses them better before sipping her drambuie* * @Morgan shrugs, tracing her clavicle (@Morgan) it happens * Molly breathes out with the slightest of sighs (Molly) Generally it's best to only bite when the recipient wants it... (@Morgan) Its only polite I suppose * Molly nods, subconsciously tilting her head a little. She grinds down on him in slow sensual circles * @Morgan tilts his hips slightly * Molly glances up at him, brows coming together (Molly) Feels good... * @Morgan nods * Molly sips her drink again, glancing around. It's still very busy, but not so packed that all risk is removed (Molly) Your friends won't be missing you? (@Morgan) Depends if they're still trying to drink themselves to death * Molly grinds down more, focusing the pressure against his manhood (Molly) I could get up and look... * @Morgan lets out a breath (@Morgan) you could * Molly moves her hips to stroke up and down him (Molly) If you're very eager... (@Morgan) eager? (Molly) To know what they are doing * Molly smiles * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) not terribly (Molly) I'll stay right here then *she suddenly sits more still but grinds quite deeply against his crotch* * @Morgan shudders, running his fingers up her neck * Molly squirms in his lap, her back arching (Molly) That feels good too * @Morgan nods * Molly sips her drink before brushing her lips over his again, a small amount of the cool liquid transferring. She watches him (Molly) We can share this a little, if you like... (@Morgan) sounds like there's to be no next round (Molly) We can have another, that's fine... *she watches his mouth, once more running the tip of her tongue over her lower lip* (@Morgan) I've no need of another * Molly dips her finger in her glass before running a tiny line of the amber liquid from just below her ear and a couple of inches down her neck, raising an eyebrow (Molly) Sure? (@Morgan) I'd reckon the one we have will be enough * Molly grinds down deeply in his lap again * @Morgan rolls his hips forward slightly * Molly moans softly, rotating her hips in tight circles, grinding the softest parts of her against the hardest part of him, only a handful of fabric layers separating them (Molly) If you'd like to _finish_ our drink more privately, we can * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I rather think so * Molly glances at him with wide pupils and a suggestive smile (Molly) If you'd like to start it here though...? * @Morgan looks at her, eyes flicking to the wet trail on her neck briefly * Molly smiles a him, nodding slightly * Molly continues to grind in his lap. The tavern is now singing something rude about a wizard's staff * @Morgan leans forward, licking his way up the trail of drambuie * Molly tilts her head to the side, shuddering with pleasure (Molly) That's good (@Morgan) mmmhmmm (Molly) Do you want to go outside, or upstairs, or would you rather be inside me a little first? (@Morgan) I'll let you lead the way * Molly watches him with a smile. She grinds down deeply again (Molly) Do you need to tell them you're leaving? (@Morgan) They'll figure it out * Molly nods. She takes a deep breath before standing up (Molly) Alright. I suppose it's quite common for one or another of you to go off alone? * @Morgan stands, following her (@Morgan) For them, aye * Molly takes the drambuie, leading him out through the crowd and into the dark night (Molly) You don't do this often? (@Morgan) Not so far, no * Molly laughs softly. She leads him away from the tavern across soft grass. There's only just enough light to see by from the lanterns on the building (Molly) Is this alright? (@Morgan) looks like it * Molly sits down, watching him * @Morgan sits beside her (Molly) I've never felt like this about anyone before... There's just something about you * Molly hands him the drambuie * @Morgan takes a sip, handing it back * Molly does likewise before placing the glass far away on the ground (Molly) Best not spill it by accident (@Morgan) No, rather not * Molly leans in, kissing him with a sensual confidence, mouth tasting like honey and scotch * @Morgan returns her kiss * Molly kisses him harder, full of desire, moaning softly as she does * @Morgan runs a hand up her thigh, before grasping at her backside * Molly presses back against his hand, moaning again into his mouth. She brings her hand to his inner thigh, fingers running up it (Molly) Strong thighs too *she murmurs against his lips* * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) me or you? (Molly) You... But both... * Molly reaches for the glass, handing it to him * Molly gathers the fabric of her skirt and straddles his lap. She squeezes his thighs with hers (Molly) See? * @Morgan nods, sipping the drink (@Morgan) I do * Molly again sticks her fingers in it, a line on each side of her neck (Molly) Tastes different from skin? * @Morgan leans forward, licking both sides of her neck (@Morgan) aye, it does * Molly runs her hand between them, stroking over the straining fabric of his trousers. She moans at the heat of his mouth on her (Molly) It'll never taste the same to you again... * @Morgan nods * Molly uses her free hand to remove her necklace before running alcohol soaked fingers down her throat and between her breasts. The other hand tightens around his erection * @Morgan lets out a moan, leaning in to suck at the trail of alcohol * Molly tilts her head back, making her cleavage more accessible. She strokes his manhood firmly through the fabric (Molly) You feel so good under my hand... * @Morgan rolls his hips (@Morgan) I'm certainly not complaining * Molly moans softly, really mapping the shape and size a moment (Molly) Good. You're so thick... * @Morgan runs a hand up her thigh * Molly removes her hand, undoing the hook and eye fastenings that hold the front of her dress together, exposing her breasts and stomach * Molly wriggles her fingers in the glass before dripping the liquid on her left breast and nipple, repeating the process for the right * @Morgan immediately places his mouth on her nipple, swirling his tongue around * Molly whimpers loudly, her hand straying between them running this time to the buttons of his placket * @Morgan moves to the other nipple, repeating his ministrations * Molly undoes both buttons in rapid succession, pushing at the fabric of his placket with urgent fingers that lightly graze his cock * @Morgan pulls her down to kiss her, squeezing her nipple between his fingers * Molly whimpers, kissing him passionately, and makes an "mmmm" of approval as she wraps her warm fingers around his cock * @Morgan groans into her mouth, trying to thrust into her hand * Molly moves her lips from his, over his cheek, to his ear, where she murmurs with desire "tell me what you want" (@Morgan) You... I want to bury myself in you * Molly moans, her grip tightening reflexively around him (Molly) You can have me... all you have to do is take me as you please * @Morgan reaches down, moving her hand out of the way before pulling her down onto him * Molly widens her stance, sinking down as deep as she can and then grinding against him * @Morgan groans, grinding his hips upwards * Molly rides him firmly, strokes long but fast. She reaches up to unpin her long red hair, shaking it out. A tavern lantern behind her illuminates it, making it glow (Molly) You feel so good in me *she moans softly* * @Morgan moans, gripping her neck to pull her down harder each time * Molly goes with this, pushing down as hard as she can. It doesn't take long before she moaning loudly and climaxing around him, eyes closed and back arched. What he almost misses amidst these noises of intense pleasure is the chiming of the dawn watch (Molly) *He awakens on his side, rigid. Molly is asleep facing him, her head at the same height as his, her top leg over his, his hand resting on her thigh. * @Morgan buries his face in her neck, breathing deeply * Molly stirs, wrapping her arm round him. She murmurs softly (Molly) It's alright, I'm here * @Morgan nods, kissing her neck * Molly tilts her head a little (Molly) Are you alright? * @Morgan nods, pushing his hardness against her thigh * Molly moans deeply, running her hand down his back as she moves closer to him (Molly) Whatever you need, liebling... * @Morgan pulls her towards him, angling his hardness to enter her, sinking himself deeply inside her * Molly runs her hand over his bottom, squeezing a little. She whimpers loudly (Molly) Oh god yes * @Morgan grunts, beginning to thrust * Molly moans rhythmically, working with him, getting progressively louder * @Morgan starts pounding into her, working his way to his orgasm * Molly digs her nails into his back a little as she suddenly clamps firmly around him, pleasure overcoming her. She buries her face against his shoulder to muffle the sound * @Morgan grunts, burying himself as deep as he can, loosing himself inside her * Molly strokes his back as he does so, sucking firmly on the skin where his neck meets his shoulder, and shuddering around him again * @Morgan stays where he is for a few minutes until he moves away a little * Molly places a last kiss over the patch she was sucking on that now feels a little tender (Molly) Are you going back to sleep? (@Morgan) No, its time to watch the sunrise * Molly nods, letting go of him (Molly) Alright, my love (@Morgan) I'll see you soon blossom (Molly) Mmmhmmm *she sounds half asleep already, but he feels that same feeling of being well rested that he usually gets from wandering into her dreams* ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:07:11 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** timtam.uk.eu.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt ** ChanServ sets mode(s) -o Molly ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Sunday, 21 February 2021 11:34:19 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… ** You have joined #7thseaic ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds) ** You're now known as Claudia * Claudia is sat part way up in the rigging when he gets there. She whistles briefly to get his attention. It's really not far from dawn already "Thought you were going to miss it this morning"