------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 23 August 2021 17:43:23 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **As he, Claudia and HH are sat eating breakfast, Inga is busily making coffee. There's no sign of Molly yet, aside from being able to hear her moving around upstairs. (Molly) HH: Goin' to church this mornin', or doing it ourselves? (Morgan) I'm happy to do it ourselves (Molly) **Inga comes to stand beside HH, and then puts cups of milk in front of Claudia and Morgan. HH watches with a grin as he nudges her gently. (Molly) Inga rolls her eyes, smiling: Heinzharold thought you might want me to give you this. Its freshly milked and still warm. (Morgan) Thats because he reached the age of nine and stopped maturing... (Molly) **Claudia just looks at HH as if he's a naughty child, but he laughs** (Molly) Inga looks at Morgan: I only did it so I can tell you what happened when we went over to the kitchens to ask where the milking cows were… (Molly) **HH blushes** I don't think they wanna know that, lil darlin * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold (Morgan) are you sure about that? Anything that makes you blush like _that_... (Molly) **Claudia nods** I want to hear it too (Molly) I: We went to the kitchen, and found a maid. Heinzharold was trying to ask in Avalonian and doing a gesture to help **she makes a gesture with her hand that looks like it could either be pulling on a cow's teat or a man pleasuring himself** (Morgan) oh... oh dear... (Molly) **Claudia starts to laugh. Even HH is starting to chuckle despite his embarrassment** (Molly) I:The maid looked really shocked! (Morgan) I'll bet she did... (Molly) **HH nods, but looks like he's bracing himself for worse. Inga is smiling* (Molly) Inga: It turns out saying (av) "can I milk myself?" (/av) does not mean the same as "can I milk the cows myself?" * Morgan starts laughing hard (Molly) **Claudia looks at Morgan** I don't get it? (Molly) **HH still looks embarrassed, pulling a giggling Inga onto his lap** (Morgan) well... he didn't ask if he could milk a cow himself... he asked if he could milk _himself_... (Molly) **Claudia laughs so hard tears run down her cheeks. HH is laughing too** * Molly comes downstairs, looking bewildered** What's so funny, my love? (Morgan) tell her, HeinzHarold (Molly) **HH sees this as an advantage** Sorry, can't. Husband duty, see (Molly) **Claudia raises her hands** Dont look at me either! (Morgan) Inga was just telling us how HeinzHarold approached a maid this morning doing _this_ *he makes the gesture* and asking if he could milk himself... * Molly blushes, smiling a little (Molly) Oh my goodness! I... uhh... (Morgan) quite... would you like some tea my love? * Molly nods * Morgan nods, setting about making her some (Molly) I: It was so funny, I have never seen him so embarrassed! * Molly sits in Morgan's seat (Molly) I should imagine so. How embarrassing! *she giggles* (Molly) HH: *he nods* would have been hilarious if it had been his majesty though * Morgan puts the tea in front of Molly, kissing her crown (Molly) C: *she snorts* It was hilarious with you! * Molly looks up at him with a warm smile "Thank you, my love" (Molly) [I am not offended, just distracted!] * Molly stands up, getting out of his seat * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) no no, sit * Molly does so with no argument (Molly) HH grins: Got this one well-trained, almighty overlord! (Morgan) She's been watching you for a what-not-to-do instruction (Molly) HH nods: I'm untameable * Molly looks to Morgan "I'll be taking Elsie to church shortly" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly drinks her tea, the conversation becoming tamer as Elsie and Varick join them for breakfast. Molly catches him to one side as she's putting on her cloak (Molly) I dreamt of you last night... (Morgan) I know... * Molly looks surprised (Molly) Oh! I... how much of it were you there for? (Morgan) we'd agreed to leave... * Molly nods, biting her lip (Molly) I see... you missed the best bit, I'm afraid (Morgan) I figured as much * Molly sucks her lower lip a moment, watching him closely whilst whispering "We made love in the clearing with all the flowers, and my body awoke me in that particular fashion…" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm glad you woke to something so pleasant * Molly nods (Molly) I think it was an alternate path (Morgan) really? (Molly) You were master-at-arms, not because you were in hiding, but for gaining the experience. Sudlachenburg fell quite early in the War, when you were four and your mother was increasing. Newly widowed and landless, she made her way back to Foxcroft and you were raised there. You did not even remember living in Eisen, and your heritage did not matter much to you. But I was already married. * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) then yes, you might well be right (Molly) Not the most morally acceptable way I could have behaved * Morgan nods (Morgan) true (Molly) Did it trouble you? (Morgan) No, I knew it was a dream * Molly nods (Molly) Good, I am glad you did not have to feel it * Morgan nods * Molly does up the clasp (Molly) Next sunday, I will not have to go to church, because I will no longer be an Avalonian citizen * Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) The small catechism is in our trunk for teaching Varick. I will leave you with your rather inappropriate friend! * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright blossom * Molly kisses his cheek (Molly) I will miss you (Morgan) and I you my love * Molly and Elsie set off towards the church ** You're now known as Varick * Varick looks at Morgan (Varick) Don't we have to go to church today? (Morgan) You don't go to this church... we'll do your catechisms ourselves * Varick nods, going into the parlour to sit down. Morgan has barely had time to get a fresh cup of tea before the heavy rain starts. HH watches from the window (Varick) HH: Hope they arent out in this too long * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Varick) **The book is where she said, and everyone has taken up positions in the parlour. Varick opens the book on the marked page, which is Commandment Four: Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother. It explains- We should fear and love God that we may not despise nor anger our parents and masters, but give them honor, serve, obey, and hold them in love and esteem.** * Varick sits in his lap, looking at the Eisen text and picture (Varick) But what if they're bad people? ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 23 August 2021 20:30:08 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 23 August 2021 20:42:43 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) **The book is where she said, and everyone has taken up positions in the parlour. Varick opens the book on the marked page, which is Commandment Four: Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother. It explains- We should fear and love God that we may not despise nor anger our parents and masters, but give them honor, serve, obey, and hold them in love and esteem.** (Morgan) * Varick sits in his lap, looking at the Eisen text and picture (Morgan) But what if they're bad people? (Morgan) I think it assumes they're not... ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) But they might be * Morgan nods (Morgan) Its a difficult thing to consider... but I think you have to do what you believe to be the right thing to do... I've done several things that upset my father, but because I believed it to be the right thing to do (Varick) Hmmm. That's tricky, isnt it? * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes it is (Varick) Would Theus want Elsie's baby to love its Father, even though he is a bad man? (Morgan) I don't think so, no... because the baby's father hasn't been a good man, he's been cruel to many people (Varick) Only have to love and obey your parents if they're not bad people who hurt others? (Morgan) Tough one... because when you're little, even if they're bad to others... they might be trying to keep you safe (Varick) Not if they're Lady Eldreich (Morgan) No, indeed... * Varick nods (Varick) But I have to love and obey you? (Morgan) You don't _have_ to love me... you need to obey me because I'm trying to teach you to be a good man, and to keep you safe. I try to do that by being a good man... hopefully I succeed * Varick hugs him (Varick) You are the best man I know * Morgan wraps his arms around the boy, holding him tight (Morgan) thank you Varick (Varick) *the others all smile too** (Varick) Is it time to pray now? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Varick) **This is what they do, Varick lapsing to and from Thean during the prayers used by both churches. The rain has stopped by the time they finish, so Varick wants to play outside. Claudia stands on the grass beside Morgan whilst the others play** ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) He's getting less resistant to it (Morgan) to what? (Claudia) The catechism and praying in Eisen * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Claudia) Hopefully he'll get there (Morgan) it means leaving part of his time with his father behind, so I can understand his reluctance * Claudia nods (Claudia) That's how it goes * Morgan nods (Claudia) Molly alright this morning? She didn't seem to find Heinzharold's milking very funny (Morgan) The church of Avalon is basically an arm of the monarchy... not attending church can lead to you being burned... Molly gives up her citizenship next week, so its quite a big step... plus it'll be the last time Elsie goes to church before she tries the healing, I suspect (Claudia) Lots on her mind then * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Claudia) I thought it might have just been too coarse (Morgan) No... she's heard worse, she's just distracted * Claudia nods (Claudia) He wouldn't have liked offending her. You gotta straighten things out with the maids now? (Morgan) probably should... it'll have gone around the entire staff by now * Claudia nods (Claudia) He'll get a reputation * Morgan nods (Morgan) he's going to have one already... at best it'll be hapless handsome Eisen man * Claudia sniffs (Claudia) Never seen the appeal myself (Morgan) I've never been attracted to you, but I can see you're beautiful... * Claudia grimaces (Claudia) Thank god for that (Morgan) the point remains, even you can see he's handsome (Claudia) Spose so (Claudia) **Molly and Elsie come back from church a little while later whilst HH, Inga, and Claudia are all sat in the old cottage garden and Morgan is pushing Varick on the swing, the rain stopped. Molly calls Inga, and sends her into the big cottage with Elsie. Molly looks a little tense. ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Liebes herz, might I have a moment? * Morgan frowns, nodding (Morgan) of course * Molly leads him into the empty parlour of the big cottage (Molly) After spending time with her trying to sit through a whole church service, I need to heal her now * Morgan frowns (Morgan) right... * Molly looks distressed (Molly) She's in agony from having to sit still like that, and the function issues are also very difficult for her to manage for ninety minutes in a public place. It's not sustainable, liebes herz (Morgan) What do you need of me (Molly) Keep Varick out of the way, don't go further than a mile incase I need you for extra energy like with Sorgi and Otto please (Morgan) Claudia? (Morgan) Would you rather have Inga and HeinzHarold take Varick so I can stay here? (Molly) Inga will help me and listen to the baby. It's going to be very intimate (Morgan) alright my love * Molly nods (Molly) You could help by praying for Elsie and the baby, and for me to do a good job. I am focusing on the function and the pain, rather than preparing her for delivery * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll be nearby * Molly smiles, squaring her shoulders and taking a deep breath (Molly) Thank you * Molly kisses his cheek (Molly) I will let you know when I have done all I can * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright blossom. I hope it goes well but... don't hesitate for an instant to call me if you need anything (Molly) I will. Try not to worry too much *she smiles* * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll organise HeinzHarold and Claudia, we'll go for a little wander * Molly nods, taking a bowl and filling it with hot water from the kettle (Molly) Alright * Morgan nods before going to round up his friends and son ** You're now known as HH * HH is pushing Varick now (HH) Our girls starting lunch? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) $trying to heal Elsie$ (Morgan) I thought the four of us could have a little wander (HH) V: *he gets off the swing* where are we going? (Morgan) just around the grounds, climb some trees maybe... (HH) **Varick goes shooting off and HH chases him. Claudia moves to walk by Morgan ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) That's quicker than expected (Morgan) She couldn't even sit in church without being in a great deal of pain (Claudia) Think Molly's ready for it? * Morgan sighs (Morgan) I hope so. She might call on me for some extra energy so I need to stay close (Claudia) She can borrow energy from you? * Morgan shrugs slightly (Morgan) sort of * Claudia nods (Claudia) We just need to stay out of the way then? * Morgan nods (Morgan) but close enough for me to hear her * Claudia nods. They find some trees that look good to climb and Varick and Heinzharold are straight up them. This kills some time, but half an hour later he's still heard nothing * Claudia looks at Morgan to see how he's doing * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) tense times... * Claudia nods (Claudia) Need scotch or training? (Morgan) No, I wouldn't want to be called upon and not have the fortitude to supply what is needed * Claudia nods (Claudia) **another half an hour passes whilst they walk around and Varick is starting to pester to go back to the cottage for lunch* (Morgan) Lets go see what they've got available in the kitchens... (Claudia) **This is what they do, and there is some giggling when Heinzharold is present. It's not cruel, it's more flirty. HH smiles his usual dim smile** (Claudia) **almost an hour and a half after he left her, he finally hears Molly. She sounds tired. [Everything looks good. Could you and Heinzharold remove this mattress for us please, it's not going to be salvageable I think] (Morgan) [We'll take care of it] (Morgan) Right then, Claudia, would you take Varick for a walk around the perimeter? HeinzHarold and I have a job to do * Claudia nods, looking at Varick "come on, we'll feed your crusts to some birds" (Claudia) **Varick goes happily with Claudia, saying he wants to feed some crows and make them into a crow army that he can spy on people with. HH inclines his head to the maids before going outside** What's going on? ** You're now known as HH (Morgan) well... they're finished but need the mattress disposing of... but now I'm concerned about the possibility of a crow army... * HH laughs (HH) It'd be useful. Set it lookin' for Dau, with instructions to shit on him if they find him (Morgan) peck his eyes out more like... * HH nods (HH) Sounds good * Morgan looks sidelong at his friend (Morgan) how're you doing with your problem? * HH shrugs (HH) Tryin' not to worry about it. Keepin' my lil darlin happy, that's the main thing for now (Morgan) I'm sorry, for what its worth (HH) Not your problem. I'll be alright. (Morgan) no, but if I hadn't dragged you into it... if I'd not leaned on you quite so much... (HH) You can fuck off with tha' right now. * Morgan shrugs (HH) You dont get to take responsibility for my manhood. * HH grins (HH) Of all the weird shit I've e'er said to you, that has gotta be the weirdest * Morgan stops for a moment, looking at the sky before resuming his walking (Morgan) yep (HH) If I need help or advice with it, I'll tell you * Morgan nods (Morgan) Inga's very worried about you... not just because of that, mind * HH nods (HH) I'll spend some quality time with her later on, reassure her * Morgan nods * Morgan sighs (Morgan) brace yourself... this isn't gon' be pretty * HH nods (HH) I'm expecting something like a field medic's tent * Morgan nods (Morgan) me too (HH) Been in a fair few o' them (Morgan) You have a propensity for getting in the way of sharp objects (HH) Not as good as that time I got washed overboard an' got hit on th' head by flotsam... or was it jetsam... anyway... when I washed up on shore, there were these seven mermaids, see? (Morgan) the ones who tried to seduce you? (HH) Tried with all their might. Each one had hair, shells and tail a different colour of the rainbow... * HH keeps up this nonsense story right up until they get to Elsie's door (HH) **Molly calls them to come in. The bedroom smells of blood and urine, but the sun is streaming in and the window is wide open. Elsie is sat n a chair and looks much more relaxed than he's seen her, her new dress has plenty of growing space, and her bump seems more prominent now it isn't tightly constrained. Molly and Inga are busy bundling up sheets and towels, and Molly's dress is very damp in places.** * Morgan knocks ** You're now known as Molly * Morgan moves to Molly, speaking quietly (Morgan) how did it go? * Molly responds with the same volume (Molly) Good, as far as I can tell. Baby is fine, pain is gone, and the scarring that was causing some retention is gone too (Molly) **HH kisses Inga's crown before going to take one end of the sodden mattress with its sharp ammonia smell** * Morgan nods before going to help HeinzHarold * Molly puts the bundle of laundry to one side (Molly) I shall ask the staff if there's a spare mat-... *she suddenly faints and hits the floor* (Molly) **Inga and Elsie are immediately over to help her. HH drops his end of the mattress, surprised by it** * Morgan drops the mattress, moving to pick her up * Molly comes around very quickly this time, and is unsurprisingly sparkly ((attention?)) (Morgan) ((Molly)) * Molly smiles (Molly) I'm fine * Morgan nods briefly (Morgan) bed... (Molly) **Inga starts fussing over her with offers of tea or food. Elsie tries to just stay out of the way. Heinzharold is watching her with a little confusion** * Molly sighs, watching Morgan intently (Molly) Oh dear. (Morgan) HeinzHarold, would you and Inga sort this room out for me while I get Molly somewhere less crowded? (Molly) **HH clears his throat, blushing. He looks at Morgan** You want us to all go and see about a new mattress? * Morgan nods (Molly) **HH seems to take a moment to get his brain engaged, but grabs the laundry bag and leads the two women out. Inga seems reluctant to leave rather than help look after Molly * Molly watches them go before looking back to Morgan. The sparkliness continues (Molly) What time is it? ((Probably around one o'clock)) (Morgan) oneish * Molly nods. She doesn't look tired at all now, as she never does when sparkly (Molly) Twenty four hours for this to wear off. I should be able to have Elsie, Inga and Varick here without issues (Morgan) dont be ridiculous * Molly watches him (Molly) It is not ridiculous, liebling (Morgan) There's a very simple solution to this... (Molly) It was simple, until all of this happened. But since Wednesday you have kept your distance, and we both had worries about how you may not find it easy to be with me without thinking of what he did and would have done. (Morgan) We cannot spend the rest of our lives like that... (Molly) No... (Molly) But I was prepared to be patient as long as I could. Like when we got engaged. Like when we were in Fischler and dealing with Alarice. (Morgan) I know... (Molly) I do not wish you to feel forced, I would rather stay here by myself than that. (Morgan) It is not necessary * Molly frowns (Molly) Will you still feel so afterwards, when the sparkliness is gone though? Is this a decision you can make rationally right now? (Morgan) yes, I can * Molly looks a little apprehensive (Molly) Alright * Morgan nods (Morgan) lets get you cleaned up first * Molly nods (Molly) You need to put me down then ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 08:59:35 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) Morgan nods (Molly) (Morgan) lets get you cleaned up first (Molly) * Molly nods (Molly) (Molly) You need to put me down then * Morgan nods, doing so * Molly watches him with a sparkly mix of desire and anxiety (Molly) **There's a knock at the door. Molly looks at him** I can go and see to it, my love (Morgan) like hell. Get yourself cleaned up, I'll deal with it * Molly sighs "I will go and undress and wash then" * Morgan nods, going to open the door ** You're now known as Kit * Kit conversed in their native language (Kit) Good afternoon Morgan, I thought I would come to see how everyone is and spend some time in the company of Eisen folk (Morgan) You have impeccably bad timing Kit... * Kit frowns (Kit) I am sorry, is something wrong? (Morgan) It'd take far too long to explain. Molly and I were taking the rare chance to spend some time together * Kit smiles broadly (Kit) Excuse me then, I will look for your friends. Are they next door? (Morgan) Gone to find some new bedding (Kit) I'll find them then. I'll bid you good afternoon (Morgan) we'll catch up later * Kit nods, inclining his head before going off * Morgan shuts the door, heading to find Molly again ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is sat on the edge of the bed in a clean shift, hair down. The energy radiates from her despite the fact she looks as nervous as a new bride (Molly) Who was it? (Morgan) Kit (Molly) What did he want? (Morgan) the company of his countrymen I think * Molly nods a little (Molly) He wasn't brought here by the sparkliness? (Morgan) apparently not * Molly nods, watching him. She bites the centre of her lower lip (Molly) I was wondering, perhaps if-... **There's another knock at the door** * Morgan raises an eyebrow (Morgan) I'll get it * Molly nods * Morgan goes to open the door (Molly) **The male servant who told the truth about trying to chance a day off is stood on the doorstep** Mastrr Hockridge, we have a quiet ten minutes to talk about what we heard from our families and friends. * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright, go gather everyone, I'll be along in a moment (Molly) **He nods, but seems a bit reluctant to leave** (Molly) Yes, Master Hockridge * Morgan fixes him with a stare (Molly) **he scurries off* * Morgan shuts the door, looking at Molly (Morgan) aye, looks like they're being drawn * Molly nods (Molly) That's a nuisance * Molly takes a deep breath (Molly) Alright, I suppose we need to bring it to an end * Morgan nods * Molly looks serious (Molly) Perhaps if I am more... in control, you will find it easier. (Morgan) possibly * Molly nods. She squares her shoulders a little (Molly) You are sure you want this? * Morgan nods * Molly instructs him to remove his boots and trousers. She still seems nervous, alongside being both resolved and sparkly * Morgan does so * Molly leads him to the bed and urges him to lie down. She doesn't remove her shift, nor does she have him remove his shirt. There's no preamble before she straddles him and takes him within her. She begins to move slowly, watching him for signs he is not fully here with her but thinking about the things she doesn't want him to be ((expression please)) * Morgan stretches before relaxing slightly, placing his hands on her hips * Molly closes her eyes a moment. She brings her own focus to the moment, but despite it proceeding in the usual fashion, something doesnt feel the same as the previous three times when she's been sparkly. The first release happens with him still being hard afterwards, so she continues. (Molly) **The magical energy is there, but it's significantly weaker than before, and when the time comes for his second release there is neither that high intensity of pleasure nor the sense of them being two halves of the same whole. Regardless, the sparkliness is resolved, and she dismounts from him (Molly) Is it over? * Morgan nods slightly * Molly nods (Molly) I want to keep an eye on Elsie for the remainder of the day, just incase anything goes wrong (Molly) **There's the noise of laughter outside. Molly gets off the bed and goes to watch from the window * Morgan nods (Morgan) probably the best idea... I think we'll revisit this later... * Molly nods (Molly) Heinzharold and Kit have the new mattress * Morgan nods, getting dressed (Morgan) good (Morgan) I need to go find out whats been learned (Molly) Alright * Morgan comes over, kissing the side of her neck (Morgan) I'll try not to be too long * Molly picks up her brush (Molly) You're busy, I am busy. We'll find some time later. (Morgan) yes, we will (Molly) **Heinzharold says loudly but amusedly** Bloody hell, man, you almost had me on my a-... bottom! (Molly) **There's even more laughter from Kit, Claudia, Inga, and Varick * Molly starts brushing her hair out (Molly) They'll need your help * Morgan frowns (Morgan) I don't like this... (Molly) No... something is wrong, isn't it? * Morgan nods (Morgan) You are being decidedly offhand my love (Molly) I didn't... I dont ever not peak. And the energy was different. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think it needed to be done with our usual... abandon... * Molly starts braiding her hair (Molly) The sparkliness ended. That was what was needed (Morgan) thats what was necessary... needed is another matter * Molly nods a little. There's the sound of footsteps on the stairs (Molly) HH: Let's get the old one out. Gotta warn you, it's not pleasant. (Morgan) I'll give them a hand, then speak to the staff * Molly nods, finding pins * Morgan huffs slightly before going to help ** You're now known as HH * HH and Kit are lifting the old mattress. The room still doesn't smell nice at all (HH) HH looks to Morgan: Prob'ly best just burn it (Morgan) thats the plan * HH and Kit haul it down the stairs. The room smells a little better already with it gone * Morgan helps them get it out of the cottage (HH) **the garden behind the big cottage looks like a good space for burning it. Next door he can hear Inga, Varick and Elsie on the swing enjoying themselves (HH) K: I'll fetch some whiskey to help it burn * Morgan nods (HH) **Kit goes off** * HH looks at Morgan (HH) Molly restin' now? (Morgan) something like, aye. * HH nods (HH) That draw really is something else, isnt it? * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes * HH nods (HH) Sorry I doubted it * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) sounded pretty out there... * HH nods (HH) Didn't think it was possibly gonna affect me. I feel like I should 'pologise about it (Morgan) I know (HH) **Claudia is heading in their direction** (HH) Wouldn't feel it if I could avoid it (Morgan) I know that too * HH nods (HH) C: *she looks at Morgan* You alright? (Morgan) I'll be fine (HH) C: Dunno why we didn't see that coming (Morgan) I thought because it wasn't a sudden rush to deal with it maybe it wouldn't (HH) C: *she nods* I'd have known from his face if I hadn't felt it already * Morgan nods * HH shrugs "First time. Plus I had Inga with me. It's not ideal" * Morgan nods (HH) C: **she nods** It does get a little easier. This is the third time for me now. Dont be surprised if you get nightmares about it tonight * HH looks at Morgan (HH) That likely? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) could well be (HH) **Kit returns, and they apply a full bottle of brandy to the mattress. There's a certain amount mirth at the upcoming destructiveness** (Morgan) Kit... come with me, the staff want to update me on anything they've heard about Dau (HH) **he nods** Of course (Morgan) we'll leave you two to setting fire to this... * HH and Claudia grin at each other (HH) Leave it with us * Morgan nods before walking towards the main house (HH) **The staff are gathered in the kitchen. Coffee is given to them, but there's some giggling when they're asked if they want milk ** You're now known as Kit (Kit) **Bill, the one who is supposed to be next inline as master at arms says "He's not in Tawstock or Kingston" * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) I expected that (Kit) **someone else pipes up** He was staying with that Lady DeBurgh in town (Kit) **another voice** Run up loads of debts with the butcher *another* And the baker *another* Hasn't paid her servants either. * Morgan nods slowly (Kit) **a maid says* My sister in law's cousin owns a hat shop on Green Street in town, Lady DeBurgh has a hat being made there due to be collected at the end of the month (Morgan) Good chance he'll turn up with her then... (Kit) **everyone nods. A man says** The man who rents her her house also rents me mine. He's back tomorrow and pretty often takes bribes. (Morgan) worth knowing... (Kit) Man: People don't like them, Master Hockridge (Morgan) This does not come as a surprise but... tell me why (Kit) Man: They're entitled and bossy. They through Lady Torrington's name around to get credit and the like * Morgan nods (Morgan) make it known thats not longer to be taken as a reason for them to receive goods or credit. (Kit) **everyone nods again** (Kit) **The replacement housekeeper says** Master Hockridge, we need to get back to work please * Morgan nods (Morgan) thank you all for your help (Kit) **there's various You're Welcomes before the bustle of work continues** * Kit sips his coffee (Kit) I'm hoping for some letters tomorrow to let me know of any progress (Morgan) You have a will drawn up? (Kit) I do. It just needs his witnessed signature (Morgan) You have a solicitor in town ready? (Kit) Not yet. Can you recommend one? (Morgan) I suspect so... there's one we've used here * Kit nods (Kit) I'll deal with it when I go to town tomorrow * Morgan nods (Morgan) so, apprehend him, stab him in the backside, get the will signed then... have him arrested I suppose. * Kit nods (Kit) Her Grace is keen on a public trial and execution (Morgan) It serves several purposes. * Kit nods (Kit) It will help public relations * Morgan nods (Morgan) much as I'm loathe to not take care of it myself, he'll suffer and steps will be taken to fixing things here... * Kit nods (Kit) It's unfortunate but sensible * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) it'll probably be worse for him this way (Kit) Why is that? (Morgan) because I'd just stab him in the stomach and watch the pain as his insides melt... the execution is going to be much worse, and, I imagine, humiliating for him * Kit nods (Kit) Both are very unpleasant ways to die (Morgan) he deserves worse * Kit nods (Kit) Absolutely (Kit) **the housekeeper is giving them pointed looks as they take up space in the kitchen * Kit looks at Morgan (Kit) Do you think your household could be persuaded into a game or two of croquet? * Morgan looks at the housekeeper (Morgan) two things... one, I am master at arms and I stand where I please.... two, if you need me to move out of the way, just ask. (Kit) HK: Yes, sir. * Morgan nods, wandering out into the dining room * Kit smiles, finishing his coffee and putting his cup on the side and follows Morgan (Kit) Hard for them to adjust to your return? (Morgan) It seems so (Kit) Elsie seems well this afternoon * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Kit nods (Kit) Croquet then, unless you are returning to spend time with Molly? (Morgan) no, I think we could tolerate croquet * Kit nods. He passes where Catherine's croquet set. They set it up in the back garden of the small cottage. Varick is very eager to play, and HH and Claudia are mostly trying to beat each other. Elsie takes some turns too, though her belly makes it more difficult (Kit) **Molly and Inga are missing** (Morgan) [are you alright blossom?] (Kit) **he gets no reply** * Morgan excuses himself to go looking for her (Kit) **Next door the mattress is burning well. Noone seems to mind him going. In the big cottage Inga is sweeping the floors of the parlour and kitchen (Morgan) Have you seen Molly? ** You're now known as Inga (Inga) I think she's sleeping. It was a long hard job for her * Morgan nods (Inga) She came down to check on Elsie, but I sent her back upstairs with some food, she didn't eat breakfast and we worked through lunch (Morgan) how're you doing? * Inga nods (Inga) I am fine. I'm glad it's over and Elsie is doing well * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think I'll go and check on her * Inga nods, getting back to her work ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is indeed asleep, her shawl spread over her, food and tea untouched * Morgan watches her for a few moments, trying to get a feeling for her emotional state * Molly seems to be both exhausted and upset * Morgan sits on the floor beside the bed, stroking her forehead gently * Molly doesn't even stir * Morgan spends a few minutes doing this before kissing her forehead and heading back downstairs (Molly) **Inga is washing dishes next* Is she alright? ** You're now known as Inga * Morgan nods (Morgan) sleeping as you said * Inga starts drying, watching him "And you?" (Morgan) I've had better days (Inga) Would you like some tea or coffee and to talk, or would you prefer to go off alone for a walk? (Morgan) I think I probably spend too much time brooding about things alone... * Inga goes to the kettle (Inga) Which would you prefer? (Morgan) coffee please * Inga brings hers and his to the table (Inga) What is troubling you? (Morgan) It feels like I'm losing my connection to Molly because of all... this... * Inga nods (Inga) That must be difficult * Morgan nods (Morgan) extremely (Inga) It would be a shame for it to harm what you have * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Inga sips her coffee (Inga) What have you tried to do about it so far? (Morgan) Nothing yet... after today's events it is just much clearer (Inga) With her healing Elsie? * Morgan nods * Inga looks confused (Inga) Am I missing something? I don't understand how her doing that is a problem, unless you dislike her having had to be physically involved with her, though I will say it was entirely professional and nothing untoward took place (Morgan) No no, nothing like that... its really very difficult to explain * Inga sips her coffee, waiting patiently (Morgan) what... what do you know about the after effects of Molly using her ability? (Inga) Not much, just that we need to leave the two of you alone a little while * Morgan nods (Morgan) there's an... effect... the two of us being intimate is the only way to get rid of it... * Inga nods a little (Inga) And you couldn't? (Morgan) No, we did... but it wasn't the same. *he sighs* I think its too difficult to explain without telling you things you should not know (Inga) You're obviously suffering, and you should talk to someone, before this becomes a permanent problem for the two of you (Morgan) I'm getting into my own head, doubting myself I think, and its impacting her * Inga stirs another half spoonful of sugar in to her coffee (Inga) That I can definitely understand. Heinzharold is somewhat similar at the moment * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Inga) What is it you doubt? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I cant... not without telling you the whole horrid mess * Inga looks at him (Inga) You need to talk to someone, why not me? (Morgan) because HeinzHarold doesn't want you knowing the details, and nor do I (Inga) You can speak to him about it? Or Claudia? (Morgan) I don't want to lay it on him, he's got his own worries (Inga) I don't think you necessarily understand my husband in this regard. It will trouble him that you won't go to him with a problem (Morgan) He's as bad as I am in that * Inga nods (Inga) I think it's something about being a man that women don't understand * Morgan nods (Inga) Could you talk to Claudia? (Morgan) No... * Inga sighs (Inga) You and Molly have been so much happier together since we met you in Freiburg. It's a shame for this man to have taken that away from you * Morgan nods, sighing (Morgan) yes... yes it is (Inga) I don't believe that you and she are the sort of people who will give up without a fight (Morgan) no, we're not (Inga) Is there anywhere nearby where you both have memories from before you went to Eisen to get married? Perhaps you need to reconnect to each other somewhere away from the reminders of what happened to Elsie, and find the feelings of when you started to fall in love with each? * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) maybe... (Inga) Maybe you won't be able to fully fix it until Dau is dead, but beware the damage you may do to each other before then * Inga sips her coffee smiling a little * Morgan nods (Morgan) you might well be right (Inga) Could that be a while? (Morgan) I just don't know * Inga nods (Inga) The sooner the better. I wouldn't want to see you lose Molly. (Morgan) Nor would I... I wouldn't be able to stand that * Inga nods (Inga) I'm not sure she could either (Inga) Does _she_ know all the things you won't tell me? * Morgan nods (Inga) She can understand at least * Morgan nods (Morgan) doesn't make it any easier for her * Inga nods (Inga) I would imagine not (Inga) Thank you though, you have given me an idea about how to approach Heinzharold's present unhappiness * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm glad something can come of it (Inga) Would you like me to talk to Molly? (Morgan) She'd probably be upset that I spoke to you instead of her... (Inga) I could be subtle about it * Inga sips the coffee ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 16:11:43 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) I would do anything to aid her happiness * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) Would you want me to? (Morgan) want you to what? (Molly) Speak to her, try to help her if she is unhappy (Morgan) It might help, if you would * Molly nods ** You're now known as Inga (Inga) I will do it when she wakes up. I am not surprised she's exhausted, I could see the strain of it * Morgan nods (Morgan) we've not had time to discuss it properly yet (Inga) I'll leave her to tell you all the details that she is willing then * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Inga smiles (Inga) You and Molly are very loved by us all. We want to see you be happy, and we'll help however we can with support or babysitting * Morgan nods (Morgan) thank you (Inga) **Varick comes in to get a drink and to get Morgan to play croquet with them. It's not until Molly calls Varick in to eat that he sees anything of her. The Eisen adults stay outside chatting, but Elsie heads towards the big cottage. * Morgan catches up to Elsie ** You're now known as Elsie * Elsie looks at Morgan with a smile (Elsie) Your wife is very gifted * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, that she is... how're you feeling? (Elsie) It's nice not being in pain * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye... quite the improvement * Elsie nods (Elsie) Been in pain so many months I forgot what it's like not to be (Morgan) you look much more relaxed * Elsie nods (Elsie) I am. It should make my last weeks much more enjoyable ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 17:21:17 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You are now disconnected ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 17:21:44 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 17:22:11 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 17:28:57 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** You're now known as Elsie ** You are now disconnected (Connection reset) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 17:41:26 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** You're now known as Elsie (Morgan) bbc you look much more relaxed (Morgan) * Elsie nods (Morgan) I am. It should make my last weeks much more enjoyable * Morgan nods (Elsie) Thank you for finding and helping me (Morgan) its the least we could do (Elsie) Not your fault (Morgan) Thats as maybe... what he's done shames all of us * Elsie shrugs (Elsie) Just how life is sometimes (Morgan) sadly * Elsie gets given food too, and more hot drinks are made. Molly sets coffee near Morgan, a gentle hand on his lower back as she passes him. Varick is telling Molly all about the croquet (Elsie) M: I am glad you've all been enjoying yourselves. Perhaps we can play again after you have eaten, Mauschen? **she takes off the apron she has on** (Elsie) V: **he nods, eating** ** You're now known as Molly * Molly looks to Morgan (Molly) I am going to walk across to the main house and ask about dinner, I'll not be long (Morgan) Would you like some company? * Molly nods "If you wish to, liebes herz" * Morgan picks up his cup, barely bringing to his lips before putting it back down (Morgan) bit soon for that... if you're ready? (Molly) Varick looks at Morgan: What about croquet? * Molly nods, shaking out her skirt (Morgan) we'll be back, don't worry * Molly goes to the door, looking out (Molly) I think it's not cold enough to need cloaks * Morgan nods, moving to the door * Molly heads out onto the grass, waiting to walk beside him * Morgan catches up to her * Molly watches him as they walk (Molly) How are you? * Morgan holds out his hand (Morgan) Somewhere near miserable... I hate what all this is doing to us * Molly takes it, holding it sandwiched between both of hers (Molly) I know. It was such awful timing earlier. I was not going to ask it of you. (Morgan) it was necessary (Molly) Right now I am angry about the way we were essentially pushed by the side-effect into it. I love you, and I desire you more than words can say, but it should be at our _choice_. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm sorry * Molly frowns (Molly) It is not your fault (Morgan) No, it isn't... but I'm sorry all the same (Molly) You needn't be, unless you wish me to say sorry to you * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Claudia's angry with me (Molly) Why? (Morgan) Because I won't tell her _why_ its all having such an effect, and I won't lean on HeinzHarold about it (Molly) Why won't you? She seems like a sensible choice * Molly watches him * Morgan looks uncomfortable * Molly looks serious (Molly) If you do not wish to tell me, I will respect that, but I have _never_ broken your confidence. (Morgan) Its not that I don't want to... I'm trying to decide if I can tell you without breaking one myself... (Morgan) if she tells me something in confidence but assumes you and I share everything... that implies that she told me knowing I would tell you... * Molly nods (Molly) Unless she stipulated Do Not Tell Molly, yes * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) I can't tell her because it'd mean giving her the details of what happened to Elsie, and I won't do that... it'd bring back too many memories for her * Molly nods (Molly) Alright, that makes sense * Morgan nods (Molly) I'm sure her anger is more frustration than being displeased with you (Morgan) yes, it is... though she feels like we don't trust she's strong enough * Molly nods sadly (Molly) If it were not quite so shocking and awful... * Morgan nods (Morgan) indeed (Molly) It is one reason I do not want Inga to know. Some of it was less of a shock to me because of the time I spent on the Coral, but Inga has not had that sort of conversation * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) What about Sorgi? (Morgan) Too far away and its not something I'd be comfortable talking to him about * Molly nods (Molly) And you will not want to hurt me by talking to me... (Morgan) It is not you the issues lie with blossom * Molly shrugs (Molly) That I have been tainted for you by it would be understandable. That is has changed your attraction to me. * Morgan scowls (Morgan) no (Molly) **They get to the entrance of the inner courtyard, not far from the kitchen's back door * Molly nods slightly, loosening her grip "I'll only be a minute" (Morgan) You wish me to wait here? (Molly) You do not have to, but I did not know whether you'd like a minute to yourself (Morgan) not really * Molly nods, keeping one hand in his and leads the way into the kitchen. They find out that dinner is roast chicken and about an hour away before heading back outside (Molly) Should we take the longer way back, or do you wish to talk later instead? (Morgan) lets take the longer route... I would take advantage of having time just the two of us * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) You'd rather be with me than okay more croquet, liebes herz? (Molly) Play * * Morgan nods (Morgan) pointless game (Molly) Do you think perhaps Kurt is lonely? * Morgan nods (Morgan) probably * Molly heads around past the dining room (Molly) Is there something specific you wish to discuss whilst we have this time? (Morgan) None of what happening has changed my love or desire for you... I need you to know that * Molly nods, squeezing his hand (Molly) I am incredibly relieved to hear that * Molly watches him (Molly) You know that is the same for me, don't you? (Morgan) I was fairly sure (Molly) Only fairly? (Morgan) its been a stressful few days (Molly) I have been trying to give you space, as you have needed before * Morgan nods (Molly) It is not that I wish not be close with you, or that any of this has changed my feelings for you * Morgan nods (Morgan) I am gladdened to hear that (Molly) It was concerning you? (Morgan) a little perhaps (Molly) You should have said, my love (Morgan) I was thinking my drawing away had pushed you away,,, * Molly sighs (Molly) It saddens me, but I am not unfamiliar with it (Morgan) Its a combination of worrying that my actions make me like Dau... and how close it came to being you in Elsies place * Molly nods (Molly) I can see why both things would trouble you * Morgan nods (Molly) To the first, I do not see it as you do. It is poles apart. * Morgan nods slightly (Molly) This is what you would not wish to discuss with Sorgi? * Morgan nods (Molly) But you could with Heinzharold? (Morgan) I don't know... I dismissed the idea immediately because of his issues (Molly) But you need him, I think... I suspect you need some reassurance aside from mine * Morgan shrugs (Molly) It is a shame Edward isnt here! [PONG] 12326 ms (Morgan) why?! (Molly) Because you could talk to him? (Morgan) I'm not sure I'd be willing to share _that_ with him * Molly nods (Molly) I wish I knew how to help you in this (Morgan) so do I * Molly pulls his hand to her mouth, kissing his knuckles firmly ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 20:31:26 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [20:31] * Molly pulls his hand to her mouth, kissing his knuckles firmly (Molly) You are nothing like him. What we did was wonderful and will always be a very treasured memory for me. * Morgan nods slightly (Molly) There's no rush. We can take things slowly. Today was deeply unlucky. * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, it was... how do you think that went? (Molly) It got rid of the sparkliness (Morgan) I mean with Elsie... * Molly nods (Molly) Good, I think. The pain is gone, and I think the function is fully restored * Morgan nods (Morgan) only time will tell on the latter I suppose * Molly nods (Molly) Yes, it will (Morgan) and of her long term prognosis? * Molly shrugs (Molly) I was not working towards a solution for the birth. I thought it best to stay away from anything that might trigger the baby to come so early. * Morgan nods (Morgan) makes sense (Molly) In a few weeks, I'll discuss with her making an attempt * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly is quiet a minute before saying (Molly) Are you afraid of making love to me now? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) a little afraid of myself I suppose (Molly) But that is not the main reason you do not wish to? (Morgan) its a part of it (Molly) Is the rest that you are angry with me? * Morgan frowns (Morgan) no, why would I be? (Molly) Because I put myself in a position where that could have happened to me * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I just hope you are more aware of such situations now * Molly nods (Molly) The difference now is that anyone trying such would faint, at the very least * Morgan nods (Morgan) true (Molly) That could be something of a reassurance to you also? I do not think I would ever need to, but if you were somehow out of control, I could make you faint (Morgan) Glad as I am you can defend yourself, its not much of a comfort if you needed to use it on me * Molly shrugs (Molly) I suppose not. You said that how close it came to being me is troubling you. Can you tell me more? (Morgan) Not sure there is much to tell... it comes to mind often... (Molly) But it does not affect your feelings for me, or stop you from enjoying being with me? (Morgan) no (Molly) It's unusual for you to think in What Ifs * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) Perhaps I could have healed it. Perhaps my magic would have started then (Morgan) thats not the point... if my nightmare was anything to go by, it would have utterly broken you (Molly) That could just be a nightmare, especially in conjunction with the fears of my response to learning about Cecily * Morgan nods (Morgan) it could be (Morgan) might not be too (Molly) Even if it isnt, that is not the path we are on (Morgan) No... its not * Molly watches him (Molly) It isnt just that I would have been hurt, is it? (Morgan) isn't it? (Molly) It's that I would have been hurt _and_ you would have failed to protect and keep me safe. * Morgan nods ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 21:11:15 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) It isnt just that I would have been hurt, is it? (Morgan) isn't it? (Morgan) It's that I would have been hurt _and_ you would have failed to protect and keep me safe. (Morgan) * Morgan nods * Molly nods (Molly) And that the only reason I wasn't hurt was not you being here to protect me, but Kurt. * Morgan grinds his teeth * Molly watches him (Molly) That is not what I think, but I wonder if that is a stick you are beating yourself with * Morgan shrugs, looking away * Molly squeezes his hand (Molly) Liebes herz. You could not have known. (Morgan) even so... (Molly) No. Not even so. (Molly) Kurt only removed me because I was drunk and Kai was angry. He did not suspect until after he knew what had happened at the brothel that I could have been hurt. If a man who had spent months living with him had no clue, why would you? (Morgan) Because its what I'm supposed to do (Molly) According to whom? (Morgan) me (Molly) You knew he was attracted to me. But this is not a natural manifestation of that attraction. You suspected he would try to kiss me. _That_ would have been natural. You could not have predicted such inhumanity (Morgan) His actions during the war say otherwise... (Molly) It was not uncommon to burn villages. It's barbaric, but predictable. (Morgan) My point exactly (Molly) Not at all. Many troops would have burnt villages. Almost none of them would go on to do what he did. _Noone_ could have predicted him doing that based on following traditional Vaticine orders (Morgan) I'm afraid reason isn't making me feel any better about it just yet * Molly nods (Molly) But I hope you at least understand that _I_ do not feel you failed me, and nor does anyone else. * Morgan shrugs * Molly nods, looking at the ground (Morgan) I understand that you don't... as for others... (Molly) Who? (Morgan) anyone else (Molly) Have you asked them, or are you assuming? (Morgan) I don't need to ask... its what I'd think (Molly) Surprising then, that you blame me so little, when you are so willing to be harsh upon your own very minor role in all this! (Morgan) Stop trying to reason with me please... I'll argue against it until I'm blue in the face because I'm just not ready to accept any of it yet (Molly) It is difficult. I can do nothing for you, in any way, and that is painful beyond measure for me. I cannot comfort you in a wifely manner, I cannot reason with you, I cannot use magic on you. What good am I as your wife and love when I can _do_ nothing? (Morgan) that you do not blame me is more comforting than you can imagine (Molly) Then I need to be told that, liebes herz, so that I can see I am providing value. (Morgan) I just have * Molly nods (Molly) That is a comfort to me. * Morgan nods (Morgan) good * Molly looks thoughtful, passing the corner of the building where they can see the cottages * Morgan watches her (Morgan) what? (Molly) I am not wearing my shift to bed. *her chin tilts up a little* I ask nothing of you, but I am not keeping that barrier in place when I am not at all withdrawing from you or denying you. * Morgan nods (Molly) It is something I have always put on when we have had complicated discussions, or when things outside of our relationship have been causing issues. I am not doing it anymore. I will not hide my vulnerability like that anymore. I will not have a shield from you * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright blossom (Molly) You, of course, will do as you please in regards to what you do or do not wear to bed. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I may keep something in case of emergencies... * Molly shrugs (Molly) That is your choice, of course (Morgan) mind you, I suppose the chances of Elsie having issues now is lessened? * Molly nods * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll think on it then (Molly) Greatly. Even if she did, there would be little you could do except wake me. (Morgan) I think its a throwback to our time here... having to be ready for anything * Molly nods * Molly tilts her head (Molly) You did not sleep naked here? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) mind you, I didn't sleep much either... (Molly) That is true... but when I used to imagine slipping into your bed when we lived here, I always imagined I'd find you naked (Morgan) I'm sorry to divest you of that (Molly) **she smiles** I only imagined it once or twice... * Molly glances at him (Molly) ... an hour. Every night for months. * Morgan chuckles (Molly) And you, liebling? Did you wonder what I was wearing in my bed next door? (Morgan) now and then (Molly) As rarely as that. My, my, how well you behaved in comparison! **she smiles, squeezing his hand* (Molly) **they start to cross the lawn * (Morgan) was kept fairly busy dealing with this place * Molly wrinkles her nose (Molly) That is far less fun than thinking of me intimately, isnt it? * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes * Molly nods, looking at the cottage (Molly) Croquet is also less fun than that, unless you can multitask (Morgan) I've never understood croquet * Molly kisses his knuckles once more (Molly) It's just hitting things, that's all (Molly) **Varick has obviously been waiting for them, because he opens the door and interrupts (Molly) ((That'll do)) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 25 August 2021 10:30:36 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **Croquet is played, Varick is put to bed, and a lively dinner is had. Elsie seems to have no trouble at all sitting through the whole meal. Inga and Heinzharold excuse themselves shortly after it has finished, and Molly takes Elsie upstairs for a check up. This leaves him and Claudia playing cards ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) Gotta say, I'm impressed about the healing * Morgan nods (Morgan) me too... I've seen her heal worse, but nothing so... complex * Claudia nods (Claudia) The scarring seemed to have made it complicated * Morgan nods (Morgan) she's not safe by any means, but at least she's not hurting * Claudia nods (Claudia) Take what we can get. Better for you knowing she's not suffering at least? * Morgan nods (Morgan) very much ** You are now disconnected (Connection reset) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 25 August 2021 10:42:49 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 25 August 2021 10:44:03 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** Claudia has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) Makes it easier to get on the road and find this bastard too? * Morgan nods (Morgan) he may well be heading here * Claudia nods (Claudia) Something to consider if we go looking? (Morgan) Its only a few days from now, so we'll wait for a bit * Claudia nods, dealing up again (Claudia) Think she can save Elsie and the baby? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) the baby stands a much better chance... Elsie, I just don't know (Claudia) Gonna be tough if she can't, for both of you (Morgan) yes, it is (Claudia) How are you? (Morgan) Better than I was (Claudia) Because she's not in painm (Claudia) Pain? (Morgan) Part of it... we've talked... (Claudia) Things a bit strained? (Morgan) less so now (Claudia) Good (Claudia) You can't let this stuff break you, that's how they win * Claudia tops up her scotch before offering him some (Morgan) they? (Claudia) Men who do that to women * Morgan nods slowly (Claudia) Probably sounds like horseshit, coming from me. But I survived, and I'm continuing to survive. I had vengeance physically, but having vengeance by living my life is valuable too (Morgan) doesn't sound like horseshit at all * Claudia nods, sipping her scotch (Claudia) How's Heinzharold doing? * Morgan shrugs slightly (Morgan) about the same * Claudia nods (Claudia) He was quite unsettled about the draw (Morgan) aye... he wasn't entirely sure he believed me about it (Claudia) Definitely believes it now. I feel sorry for him * Morgan nods (Morgan) so do I (Claudia) He will get used to it * Morgan nods, sighing (Morgan) I suppose so (Claudia) Easier for me as I only had to feel bad because of you, not because of a spouse too * Morgan nods (Claudia) This is the fourth time in as many months now? * Morgan nods (Morgan) something like, aye (Claudia) Not going away, is it? (Morgan) DOesn't appear so (Claudia) I dont know if it was weaker because I was further away or because I know it's not real now (Morgan) be worth asking Sorgi next time we see him * Claudia nods (Claudia) Will do * Claudia beats him again (Claudia) I'm turning in. I've given my housemates long enough to be as noisy as they want * Morgan nods (Morgan) Alright... sleep well (Claudia) And you * Claudia takes the scotch with her as she goes out the front door * Morgan finishes his glass and heads up to his room ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is writing in a notebook whilst sat on the bed still fully dressed ** You are now disconnected