------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 30 October 2021 10:52:18 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Claudia) **It's very hard for him to settle to anything at all, his mind just wandering to her relentlessly, the feel of her, the taste of her, how strong the pleasure is when he comes twice in her on the sparkly days. Hours pass like this, and just after midday, Claudia comes to find him ((where is he?))** (Morgan) ((still in the galley)) (Claudia) Hey... how you doing? * Morgan shrugs * Claudia sits down beside him (Claudia) She's going to be fine * Morgan nods (Morgan) I hope so (Claudia) At worst, we'll have a couple of men to bury tomorrow, but that's hardly new to us * Morgan frowns (Claudia) She can protect herself. Hell, probably even more than I can. * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) early enough, though? * Claudia nods (Claudia) She's not stupid. * Morgan nods (Claudia) You're going to be suffering the draw til breakfast? (Morgan) Apparently (Claudia) I dont envy you. An hour sat outside was bad enough with cook. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll endure it... I just need her to be ok (Claudia) I'm sure she will be. Will she know you're feeling it? **He told her about the twenty four hours, but not that he would feel it despite any distance** (Morgan) No... (Claudia) That's something at least. She won't be worrying about how you're coping (Morgan) No more than normal anyway * Claudia nods (Claudia) You worry about each other too much. (Morgan) So you said (Claudia) Going to try a watch, or too hard to think? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) its too difficult to keep my mind focussed * Claudia nods (Claudia) Not surprised really * Morgan nods (Claudia) Just be careful handling sharp things though, yeah? * Morgan nods towards the axe (Morgan) have been * Claudia smiles (Claudia) Wanna do some training? Hand to hand only... well, feet too. And elbows. Basically no weapons. * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Claudia ropes Heinzharold in too, so after lunch the three of them take over the ballroom to spar weapons-free. Its enjoyable, but he's still distracted by the draw, which gets worse remembering sparring with Molly here and having outwitted and captured her in his arms. * Claudia and HH fight each other, and he catches a knee to the groin. He groans "Bloody 'ell, I need them f' tomorrow!" * Claudia just laughs (Claudia) Did we need to know? (Claudia) **HH continues to hop around, looking at Morgan** Mebbie Claudia can knee you in th' plums, distract ya ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 30 October 2021 12:20:04 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Claudia) [12:07] * Claudia and HH fight each other, and he catches a knee to the groin. He groans "Bloody 'ell, I need them f' tomorrow!" * Claudia laughs "do we need to know that?" (Morgan) I'm more concerned with Inga's wrath if he cant... ya know (Claudia) Saving her a disappointment! (Claudia) [12:15] (Claudia) **HH continues to hop around, looking at Morgan** She wouldn't be 'appy! Mebbie Claudia can knee you in th' plums, distract ya * Claudia grins "I could do that" (Morgan) No thank you (Claudia) **HH straightens up, fighting her again, this time making silly exaggerated sounds of pain, making her laugh. They are clearly having fun, and get into outlandishly insulting and taunting each other, yet even still Morgan's attention wanders. If anything, it's getting worse not better** (Claudia) **he realises whilst his mind has been full of her that Claudia and HH are stood watching him (Claudia) HH: I wouldn' take him to a tavern brawl like this, let alone a proper fight * Morgan sighs, hanging his head * Claudia nods "Not good. And you only had to deal with it for fifteen minutes before. I've done two hours... It's not pleasant" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I've noticed (Claudia) HH: Come on Morgan, let's have a drink, play some cards. Or I'll tolerate y' playing the geetar (Claudia) **Claudia goes on deck, and he and HH go to Morgan's study. They spend time playing poker, but soon his mind is wandering to playing strip quinze with her and how she'd been sat in just a shirt teasing him as they did. ** You're now known as HH (HH) It's your deal, man * Morgan nods, dealing the cards (HH) Is it worse than norm'l, or more like y' norm'ly want her, just sustained over hours rather than minutes? (Morgan) combination of the two, really (HH) Mebbie you'll dream hop an' get to see her? (Morgan) Doubt it (HH) Been a few days (Morgan) I was in her dream last night but she wasn't realising... (HH) Ah damn, woulda been good to know how they are * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (HH) Anythin' interestin'? (Morgan) Brothel again (HH) Dreams that a lot? * HH smiles, looking at his cards (Morgan) Thats twice now (HH) Doesn' seem like somethin' you'd except a woman to dream about * Morgan shrugs (HH) Mebbie it's b'cause of Elsie? (Morgan) Maybe... (HH) Least y' got to see her? Makes today easier? (Morgan) Not especially, no * HH smirks (HH) Figured y'woulda taken th' opportunity * Morgan shrugs (HH) This time t'morrow we'll be back. Thought about yer plans when we dock? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Few arrangements to make... (HH) Dau and th' solicitor? * Morgan nods (HH) What ya doin with him then? Jail cell? Holding him here in the brig? Takin' him up the big house? (Morgan) Jail I suppose (Morgan) Might hold him in the brig til Lady Torrington gets things moving (HH) If he isn' on the ship, one of us needs t' guard him I I reck'n * HH loses the hand then deals up (Morgan) I sus[ect you're right (HH) Could leave Claudia (Morgan) Aye, maybe. Depends what she wants to be doing (HH) Jus' like we been away three weeks an' are now going to be with them, she's been here with Cap'n three weeks an' is gonn be leavin'... (Morgan) leaving? (HH) Goin' back to the big house * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I suppose so (HH) Mebbie she wants t' be in town instead (Morgan) Maybe... up to her, though I'd like her to cast her eye over the guards again * HH nods (HH) Should be pretty much sorted, shouldn' they? (Morgan) _should_ be (HH) We gonna have to get on the move again soon if y' gonna tell Edward about Florrie b'fore the wedding * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * HH slides the deck for Morgan to deal * Morgan deals (HH) 'Spose you could leave it, wait til it's a done deal (Morgan) And risk the potential fall out? (HH) Mina's gonna be heartbroken either way. At least they end up married that way? (Morgan) And have her trapped with him if she doesn't want to be? * HH shrugs (HH) She knows what he did? * Morgan nods (Morgan) He told her father when it happened... her father forbade him from seeing her again... I persuaded him otherwise, at a cost (HH) That she was told? (Morgan) that _I_ told her (HH) That's brutal * Morgan nods (Morgan) it was (Morgan) I think he hoped I wouldn't have the stomach for it (HH) Sorry man. Always liked Hapsburg, no idea why he'd be that cruel * Morgan nods (Morgan) I was somewhat surprised, but... When it comes to protecting your children, I suppose... * HH nods (HH) Surprised he accepted Edward. Always got the feelin' Hapsburg wanted her to marry you instead. Not that y' woulda complained when we were seventeen or so! * Morgan nods (Morgan) My father wanted that I think... * Morgan frowns briefly (Morgan) how drunk were you at the Shadowfayre? (HH) I would ask which one, but I been pretty drunk at all of 'em since I was fifteen * HH grins (Morgan) You know which one... (HH) Sixty one? (Morgan) the year you were the king... * HH grins "first drink was gi'en to me before nine in th' morning... I reck'n they try t' make you leg-less. By th' time we were back at the big house, I can't remember a thing!" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright (HH) Why? (Morgan) Just something bothering me, but I'll ask Inga * HH frowns (HH) Well now tha's gonna bother me. If there's summat you need t' ask me, ask me. Don' try an find out fr'm my lik darlin (HH) Lil* (Morgan) I just don't think you'll remember, thats all... you remember the old lady getting killed by the pole? (HH) Old Maude, aye * HH watches him, cards not touches (Morgan) Hear anything odd as it happened? (HH) Touched* * HH thinks hard (HH) No... don't think so... was just after the toast, I think * Morgan nods * HH frowns again (HH) Why? * Morgan watches him (Morgan) why you so on edge about it? (HH) Th' other night y' dream about me overstepping with yer second wife... now y' have questions about the day yer first was my shadow queen... * HH shrugs (HH) Seems like mebbie somethings bothering _you_ (Morgan) I see... no, nothing like that * HH nods (HH) If I'da known she would end up being yer wife, I wouldn' have been king (Morgan) You think thats bothering me? * HH shrugs (HH) Mebbie * Morgan shakes his head (HH) Mebbie that's partly behind the Molly thing (Morgan) I don't _think_ so (HH) I kissed her, but it's part o' the festiv'ties (Morgan) I know... * HH nods (HH) Inga prob'ly has a clearer mem'ry of the pole fallin' than me * Morgan nods (HH) Or yer Father (Morgan) Yes... I'm not asking him (HH) Bit far away? (Morgan) I'd rather avoid the fallout of why I'm asking and, if I'm right, how I knew (HH) Which is? (Morgan) The usual... had a dream (HH) But y' weren't there * Morgan takes out a piece of paper and starts drawing (Morgan) I know * HH keeps an eye on it * Morgan pushes it across the table once he's finished, a fairly detailed sketch of HeinzHarold and Dietlinde and the clothing they wore, though the details in Dietlinde's face aren't there * HH nods slowly, then grins (HH) I looked sexy as hell. * Morgan watches him (HH) Sorry... that's spot on * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) but I wasn't there... (HH) No... so 'ow the fuck...? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Like I said... had a dream (HH) It's like "what if it was the same, but the only difference was you being there?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) pole came down, Inga was in the crowd, crying... I'm hoping she'll remember better than you * HH nods (HH) She 'members me an' Dietlinde up on the podium, and the white embroidery on her dress, so I 'spect she will * Morgan nods * HH looks at the sketch again (Morgan) In hindsight, it was strange... seeing the two of you... (HH) Sorry man. Like I said, I 'ad no way o' knowing what was gonna happen with th' two of you, not til y' said you'd married her * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) In the dream, I'd not seen her before... didn't know about any of this, I was just... back from the academy. * HH nods (HH) Good * HH looks at it once more (HH) Keep tha', might jog Inga's mem'ry (Morgan) Sure? * HH nods (HH) You need t' get to the bottom of what's bothering you (Morgan) Aye, but... you want her seeing _this_? I don't want her getting jealous... (HH) Inga won't be jealous, not like she an' I had anything more than jus' what we had to for the celebration * Morgan looks at him (Morgan) Are you lying to me, or yourself? * HH watches Morgan right back with an expression he seems to have gotten from Claudia (HH) It was one kiss, that's it. Nothin' happened. (Morgan) I'm not doubting that, but I'm not stupid... she was beautiful and you, well... Theus wasn't exactly cruel when he was dishing out your looks, was he... (HH) I kissed a lot of beautiful girls, at home an' in camps an' in brothels. She's the one my best friend married. * Morgan rolls his eyes * HH watches him (HH) Thinking mebbie the one most likely t' get jealous about it is you, not Inga * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) No... I don't blame either of you for wanting to repeat that kiss... * HH shrugs (HH) Think yet readin' more of it than it was (HH) Yer * * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) I don't... my father was hellbent on getting me with Mina... * HH nods (HH) Sounds like him. It woulda made a lot of sense, you really liked her, yer Fathers get on, good alliance an all that. Would worked out. (Morgan) Probably... * HH smirks "You'da been a lot more borin' though!" (Morgan) I'd be less surprising, certainly * HH nods (HH) No taverns or stables with Mina (Morgan) unlikely, yes... though I did catch her and Edward being less than polite in a corridor in the Eisenfursts house * HH laughs (HH) Bet th' look on Edward's face was priceless (Morgan) I didn't interrupt... (HH) I woulda (Morgan) I know... if it hadn't been such a long time apart for them... * HH nods (HH) Lucky f' Edward yer Father didn' get his way with you an' Mina * Morgan nods (Morgan) I suppose so... though I think she was always keen on him anyway (HH) Bad taste. * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) He's certainly got the charm (HH) Yeah, don' like him smarming at my wife much (HH) He do it with Molly much? (Morgan) all the time... though... he thinks of her as his sister anyway (HH) Kinda weird * Morgan nods (Morgan) I thought so but... well, there's been a lot happened. * HH nods (HH) Ever tempted to smack him when he does it? * Morgan nods (Morgan) oh yes (HH) Me too. 'Specially when Inga seems to like it. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know... * HH plays quietly for a few minutes (HH) So we got no issues on the Dietlinde thing? (Morgan) Don't be absurd * HH nods (HH) Good. (HH) An' listen, I know y' say about how handsome I am, an all that... but it was _you_ she fell in love with an' married, not me. So don' feel bad you aren't gorgeous like I am (Morgan) I don't.... (HH) You been really lucky, considerin' yer face *he grins* (Morgan) and my temperament... (HH) Tha' only works for Molly. You were like a cute little puppy with Dietlinde (Morgan) I was a lot more... Naive was the word Claudia used I believe * HH nods (HH) Y' were gentle, saw th' best in people (HH) 'Spose you were easy to love (Morgan) You saying I'm not gentle now? * HH shrugs (HH) Not in th' same way * Morgan sighs (Morgan) rather sad really (HH) Nah. You're gentle more selectively now (Morgan) Not that anyone in Eisen is particularly bothered (HH) Definitely more taciturn * Morgan nods (HH) I like y' though *he shrugs* (Morgan) SOmeone's got to I suppose (HH) Wife an' kid that hero worship you (Morgan) I doubt it (HH) Yer still an idiot then * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) maybe (HH) Prob'ly be a bit envious if I didn' have my own wife worshippin' the ground I walk on (Morgan) She bloody adores you * HH grins (HH) I know. She's a good girl * Morgan nods (Morgan) I like her * HH nods (HH) She's easy t' like. Only an asshole wouldn' like Inga * Morgan nods (HH) Can't wait t'see her. Even in the War I was ne'er this homesick * Morgan nods (Morgan) Not long (HH) Gonna tell 'er all about catching you an Claudia tryin'a tip water on me on m' birthday, the cow, yer cream flannels, the cold water bucket for my hair washing... (Morgan) Maybe don't tell her about the flannels, yes? (HH) But how can I tell 'er what happened to the bandits without that?! *he grins* (Morgan) easily... (HH) Gonna tell her 'bout my tattoo, and the inn that smelled like cabbage where that couple were noisily goin' at it (Morgan) My god that was awful (HH) The cabbage, or the sex? (Morgan) yes * HH laughs (Morgan) Did I tell you what that fate witch put in the note for the landlord? (HH) No? (Morgan) Basically... told you I wouldn't be paying for breakfast * HH laughs (HH) Tha's brilliant. You givin' Molly the bracelet? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Thats who it was for * HH nods (HH) 'Spect Inga will like it * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'd imagine so (HH) Wonder if Claudia tossed 'ers yet? * Morgan shrugs * HH goes back to focusing on the cards, tossing them on the desk, and the draw seems stronger in the quiet, thoughts of having her on the blue leather in Picante and then holding her down roughly on it the evening after he first met Elsie * Morgan sighs, glaring at the cards * HH looks up (HH) Crap hand? (Morgan) Its worse when its quiet (HH) I was gonna offer to leave ya alone for a bit if y' needed it (Morgan) Its not getting any easier man * HH nods (HH) Wish I knew 'ow to help (Morgan) I know man (HH) Mebbie y' need some fresh air? * Morgan nods * HH tidies the cards (HH) Going now, or y' wanna meet me up there? (Morgan) Lets go (HH) **As the afternoon wears on, he stays up on deck, just staring at the horizon from the prow, still knowing precisely where she is, still feeling drawn. Sorgi comes over, leaning his hands on the rail** (HH) We can reach the island just after sunset, we've made good progress, but that's as close as we can get ** You're now known as Sorgi * Morgan nods (Sorgi) Sorry, m'lord. I would have gotten you home if I could. (Morgan) I know you would * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) She'll be alright, I have faith in that (Morgan) They told you? * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) Claudia did * Morgan nods (Sorgi) We can sail at first light, won't take us long from there * Morgan nods, sighing (Sorgi) Do we need to prepare for tonight being a bad one? (Morgan) I wouldn't be surprised * Sorgi nods (Sorgi) I'll make arrangements for one of us to stand guard then (Morgan) Thank you Sorgi (Sorgi) No problem, m'lord (Sorgi) **The Rose is docked at the island just as the very last light fades, and the men set up campfires, happy to be on land despite the cold. But all it brings him is the remembrance of Molly removing her clothing and getting him to join her naked and free in the water on their first beach walk here, teasing him about taking her against the cliff, the food from campfires delaying them from going back to their room * Morgan takes off his boots, making his way down to the water (Sorgi) *the water is sharp and cold, but gentle (Sorgi) **her skin beneath his hands had been like smooth sea glass, and she'd walked back naked along the beach, darting in and out of reach to tease him** (Morgan) [I wish you could hear me] (Sorgi) **there's nothing to hear in response, just the waves pulling out in a gravelly suckling of the shore, then surging in again, rhythmic and repetitive** * Morgan wades a bit deeper (Sorgi) **his trousers start to get wet, the fabric sticking to his skin like her shift did after the pool** * Morgan crouches down before sticking his face in the water (Sorgi) **it's very cold, but it numbs his mind a little, reducing the warm intensity of yearning for her * Morgan does it again, getting more of his head into the water (Sorgi) **it helps a little more. The draw is still there, but it's deeper than just needing her body, and with that it's not as sharp or as filled with the eroticimages of her * Morgan shakes himself before heading back to the others (Sorgi) **His friends are sat at a campfire. There's singing and hot meat, and whispers of a possible visit to the brothel in Kingston in the next few days ** You're now known as HH * HH hands him some food (HH) Whatcha make of it? (Morgan) I could probably make a sandwich out of it if I had some bread... (HH) Them goin' to the brothel in Kingston * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) they behaved themselves last time didn't they (HH) C: I can supervise again if needs be (Morgan) You don't want to look the guards over? (HH) C: whatever needs doing (Morgan) Need you to come with me (HH) C: *she nods* Alright * HH shrugs (Morgan) Going to need to get hold of Kit, too... (HH) Looks like Cap'n will have t' take them instead then (HH) C: *he sees a hint of confusion in her micro-expression, but she shrugs as if she doesnt care either way. Then she looks at Morgan* won't he be gone now we have Dau? (Morgan) He won't know that... besides, he promised to keep them all safe til we got back (HH) C: What done need him for? (HH) Do we* ** You are now disconnected (Network connection lost) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 30 October 2021 17:10:47 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You are now disconnected (Network connection lost) ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea (HH) [16:32] (HH) C: What done need him for? (HH) *do we (Morgan) Adds a bit of legitimacy for Dau changing his will (HH) C: Leave Dau here, we all ride up to Lady Torrington's, ride back down on Tuesday with Kit? (HH) On th' island? **she rolls her eyes* On the ship, you ass. (Morgan) Sorgi going to watch him? (HH) C: Makes sense. (HH) Sure y' wanna spend yer birthday down in town, not with yer wife? (Morgan) I'd much rather spend it with Molly... (HH) C: Take her with you? Unless Elsie's too far along for Molly to be more than an hour away? (HH) 'Ssuming the draw isn't b'cause it's all over with Elsie and the baby... (Morgan) I have been wondering that (HH) **he nods** Don't like to think what our wives may have had to go through today... (HH) C: *snappily* don't then. You can't change it whether you brood on it or not. * Morgan looks at Claudia (Morgan) whats going on Claudia? (HH) C: Just don't see the point in hurting yourselves worrying about whether Elsie and the baby are dead and your wives are grieving when you dont even know (Morgan) I know, you're not normally that... snappy... (HH) Well maybe I'm worried about you pair. (HH) C* * Morgan watches her (Morgan) sure thats all it is? (HH) **she nods, eating some meat** * HH shrugs "find out tomorrow. Could mebbie get Kit and be back, but only if we don' stop at the big house long" (Morgan) Maybe... we could send him back, Claudia goes with him to the solicitors, bring Dau back to the ship til Lady Torrington sheriff can come for him... (HH) Y' even able to be so uninvolved? (Morgan) Don't know yet... (HH) Depends on what's caused today an' how much she needs you? * Morgan nods (Morgan) exactly (HH) Could be at the big house at ten thirty, Tawstock for twelve, coupla hours for solicitor, back before four? * Morgan nods (HH) Don' think either of us wanna leave so quick, but as long as I can get a big cuddle an' a kiss th' rest can wait... (HH) C: Soppy. (Morgan) Why don't you stay there... (HH) One, y' might need me, two, doesn' look good on you if I stay t' be with my wife but you go (Morgan) Why would I need you between The house and the town? With Kit for company... (HH) B'cause I'm funnier an' more attractive than 'im? (HH) C: Horseshit. * Morgan sniggers (HH) Y' only think that b'cause we're practically siblings. Morgan, I'm more attractive than Kit, right? Like, if you didn' know either of us, an' ya had to kiss one of us, y'd pick me, right? (HH) **Claudia starts laughing** (Morgan) Hold on, hold on, you're practically siblings, but we're not? (HH) Well _we_ are siblings in everything but biology (Morgan) So its less weird asking me who's better looking... makes total sense (HH) Yeah, b'cause yer not a girl, least as far as I know! (Morgan) I understand you're pretty bad at telling the difference (HH) **Claudia laughs again. She looks more relaxed now* (HH) Answer m' question (Morgan) well... he is very pretty (HH) More pretty than me?! (Morgan) I didn't say that, don't get e bee in your bonnet (HH) So you'd kiss me instead? (HH) **Claudia laughs again, shaking her head at them* (Morgan) I'm going to tell your wife you kept on at me, asking if I'd kiss you... (HH) I'll tell yours you were thinkin' about it! (Morgan) Thats because I'm kind and caring and don't want to hurt anyones feelings (HH) C: I'm going to ask Molly whether she would pick Heinzharold or Kit, then ask Inga about Morgan or Kit. Then you'll be equal (Morgan) Hang on, he gets jealous of a pretty boy and suddenly my wife has to be involved?! * HH laughs (HH) An' you can ask Inga, I a'ready know what she'll say * Morgan eats some meat (HH) Its Sunday. (Morgan) I know, I know how a week works (HH) Wednesday and Sunday. Molly and Forrester * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (HH) It's about half past eight * Morgan nods (Morgan) best go look then, eh * HH gets up, stretching (HH) Race ya! * HH sprints at full tilt for the ship * Morgan follows him at a walk * HH is stood outside the door of the study when Morgan gets there (HH) Fucks sake. (Morgan) worth it, was it? (HH) Getting there first? Never! *he grins* (Morgan) glad you appreciate that * Morgan unlocks the door (HH) **The note on the mirror reads: Didn't see you tonight, hope all is well. I imagine you're all busy and celebrating being reunited. Love, Papa. * HH frowns at it (HH) Whatcha make of this? * Morgan frowns (Morgan) nothing good (HH) Mebbie she forgot * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I doubt it (HH) Mebbie she's sleeping (Morgan) I hope so... I pray thats all it is * HH nods (HH) Still feeling the draw? (HH) ((He is, and it's still very strong)) * Morgan nods (Morgan) very much (HH) That's good then, isnt it? (Morgan) I can feel which way she is... I'm of half a mind to take a rowboat (HH) Prob'ly wouldn't be the craziest thing y' ever tried * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (HH) Not very safe though (Morgan) No... and ultimately pointless * HH nods (HH) Let's have some of yer Avebury moonshine and give the window seat another wax coat * Morgan sighs, putting it on the table (HH) **They get settled to this, a few drinks in already when HH says (HH) Mebbie she's changing a nappy an' getting peed on for the first time * Morgan shrugs, taking a mouthful of scotch (HH) Be s shame t' miss that, gonna be funny as hell * Morgan nods * HH gets on with applying the wax and drinking (HH) Gonna bring 'er here for the windah seat, show her my talented handiwork? * Morgan nods * HH pats the wood (HH) Gonna be gentle to 'er? (Morgan) aye * HH nods (HH) **The combination of the silence and the draw leads his mind towards when she was sparkly here eight weeks ago and telling him she wanted a window seat, right before he demanded she come to him and he shoved her roughly against the door and started tugging at her clothes so he could have her * Morgan sighs, shaking his head slightly * HH looks up from waxing (HH) Wassup? (Morgan) Just... hard to concentrate (HH) **she'd had on the trousers she'd modified for access when they travelled, inspired by him having fucked her against a tree (HH) Try drinking some more? * Morgan nods taking another mouthful (HH) **she'd pulled his shirt off before undoing his trousers and stroking him. He'd pinned her hands over her head before taking her forcefully, the hand over her mouth to muffle her sounds of ecstasy only seeming to make her cum harder** (HH) We're gonna stand a guard incase tonight is a bad night * Morgan nods, taking another mouthful (Morgan) probably wise (HH) Expectin' trouble? (Morgan) Wouldn't you be? (HH) **he'd pounded her roughly, reading her mind so their desires bounced off one another and grew** (HH) Aye. Nightmares of some variety. Let's 'ope y' dont get stuck again * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * HH eventually gets the last of the wax done whilst the draw pulls him to thoughts of how she'd wanted the window seat the same height as the couch in Fischler's nursery so he could take her on it as easily. HH finishes his drink** (HH) That's all done * Morgan nods (HH) Gonna try an' get some sleep? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Better had... gonna be no use anyone tired and stressed (HH) Yep. If they've been through hell the least we can do is be able t' handle it * HH gives him a hug once they're stood up (HH) Have a good night, man. (Morgan) I'll try * HH goes, sneezing as the cat comes in and goes straight to the bedroom ** You're now known as Ulysses * Morgan does his night prep, going and sitting by the cat, fussing him * Ulysses purrs loudly, showing his belly * Morgan rubs the cats belly * Ulysses lets him do this quite a while before going to scratch at the wardrobe * Morgan goes to fetch the negligee (Ulysses) **The scent of the wardrobe brings back all sorts of memories of her, some just sweet and romantic, many of being intimate with her * Morgan sighs, taking the negligee back to the bed * Ulysses stays on the stool ignoring him * Morgan lays on his side, face on the negligee (Ulysses) **In this quiet moment, the draw feels much more than sexual, like it is his soul, not his body, that craves her (Morgan) Tomorrow blossom... just a few hours more... * Ulysses miaows (Morgan) Come on then... * Ulysses gets into the bed, curling up against the small of his back. The warmth is soothing * Morgan tries to settle to sleep (Ulysses) **He falls asleep breathing in her scent, starting to dream. The Star Girl takes him from the opera house wrapped in a big fur coat. They make the short walk through the drizzly night to her little apartment in a small street in Einsbaden, and she's already pausing periodically to kiss him on the way up the stairs. (Ulysses) **She kicks the door closed after him, and sets the candle down. Then she shoves him roughly against the door and kisses him deeply** ** You're now known as Molly * Morgan returns her kiss (Molly) **After a minute or two, she releases him. There are indeed trunks lying around, the room quite untidy. She dumps dresses into one of them, clearing space on the chaise. There's also a bed in one corner, and a kitchen table with several half empty bottles of alcohol on it** (Molly) Do you want a drink? * Morgan nods (Morgan) think I need one * Molly sheds her coat and boots, leaving just a simple dress (Molly) What would you like? (Morgan) a scotch? (Molly) Make yourself at home... *she pours two glasses, bringing one to him* * Morgan takes it, sipping it * Molly sips hers (Molly) This is quite a bit more private... (Morgan) so I see * Molly sits on the chaise (Molly) What will you do, now the War is over? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) go home I suppose * Molly smiles, watching him as she licks a little scotch from her lower lip (Molly) You might be tempted not to? (Morgan) Its possible (Molly) What might you like to do instead? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I don't know... I'm still adjusting to their being no war * Molly nods, patting the seat beside her (Molly) Will you miss the espionage...? (Morgan) I suppose so... * Molly watches his body language and expression to decipher his emotions, which she is very skilled at (Molly) Would you be tempted, if the right position came up? * Morgan smirks slightly * Molly continues to watch him (Morgan) Possilby (Molly) Then I will possibly recommend you for one... * Molly smiles, slowly sipping the drink * Morgan nods slightly (Molly) Are you having second thoughts about coming with me? * Morgan smiles (Morgan) No... not for a second (Molly) Then take off your boots and sit with me * Morgan nods, taking his boots off and moving to sit beside her * Molly puts her free hand on his neck, moving to kiss him once more (Molly) Have you given thought to what I asked you back in my dressing room? (Morgan) I'm sorry, my thoughts have been rather... redirected since then... (Molly) About whether you wanted to end the night still a virgin...? (Morgan) Turns out I hadn't been redirected... thats what I was thinking about the entire walk here * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) And have you reached a conclusion? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I have rather * Molly laughs softly (Molly) And would you like to tell me what it is? * Morgan chuckles (Morgan) Well, I think perhaps its time for a change... * Molly smiles, nodding (Molly) I was hoping you'd say that (Morgan) oh really? * Molly nods (Molly) Mmhmm... now, you will need to withdraw at the crucial time. Normally it would not be an issue, but for twenty four hours in every four weeks, the chances of making a child are very high, and unfortunately that is now... (Morgan) I see * Molly smiles kissing his mouth again (Molly) How good is your self-control? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Can't say I've ever tested it * Molly nods (Molly) I think we're going to... you know how it feels when you get close? * Morgan nods (Molly) Excellent. When you feel that, tell me... * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly downs her glass of scotch (Molly) You'll want your hands free * Morgan follows her example and does the same * Molly puts both their glasses safely under the chaise before gathering her skirt and straddling his lap * Morgan looks somewhat surprised (Molly) Am I going to fast for you? (Morgan) No, I just wasn't expecting... (Molly) Me to be on top of you? Or to be on the chaise? (Morgan) both... I didn't really know what to expect (Molly) I'm sorry, I am letting the strength of my desire for you get the better of me (Morgan) No, its... fine, it really is (Molly) I've wanted you from the evening I met you, but if you have any preferences, please do say, I can restrain myself * Morgan shakes his head * Molly nods and starts kissing him passionately, grinding down against him, rapidly undoing his jacket buttons before stripping him of it. Then she moves onto tugging is shirt free before tossing it across the room, hands roaming over his upper body. During all this she makes little sounds of enjoyment * Morgan lays back, revelling in her actions * Molly lifts her own dress, crossing her arms to pull it off, another discarded article tossed aside. She's completely naked now, and only his knee breeches and stockings are left * Morgan runs his hands over her * Molly moans with pleasure, and reaches between them. She works next on his placket and waistband, watching him with arousal (Molly) Let's get you naked, shall we? * Morgan nods (Molly) **With a bit of movement, he is fully naked. She runs her hand over his erection with a smile (Molly) Mmhmm, perfect. * Morgan squirms at her touch * Molly moves higher again, still with one hand around him, and runs his tip slowly up and down her silken folds, her body hot against him ** logs has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) ** logs has joined #7thsea * Morgan tenses, staying still (Molly) Don't worry about how long it lasts, we'll have time again before the morning comes. Just enjoy. * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) alright.... * Molly positions his at the entrance of her core. She smiles warmly (Molly) Ready? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) Okay, take a deep breath, let your body relax * Morgan does so * Molly brings a hand to his cheek, gently cupping it. She smiles fondly as she drops on to him, tight heat stretching to envelop the first couple of inches * Morgan breathes in deeply, eyes going wide * Molly watches him intently (Molly) More? * Morgan nods (Morgan) definitely * Molly rises back up so that he will be starting over, then slides half way down him, still slow and controlled * Morgan groans (Morgan) oh my... * Molly smiles even more (Molly) Mmhmm, so good! More? * Morgan nods * Molly again fully withdraws, and this time sinks right down onto him as deeply as she can, moaning with enjoyment * Morgan arches his back, letting his head drop back as he groans deeply * Molly rolls her hips, grinding right into him, her hands stroking his chest (Morgan) oh god * Molly starts a slow rhythm of raising right up, then sinking deep and grinding before doing it again, riding him smoothly with escalating sighs and moans (Morgan) my god, thats incredible * Molly increases her speed, her breathing and moaning doing likewise. Suddenly she tenses firmly where they are joined and shudders, making a long intense moan of ecstasy * Morgan watches her raptly * Molly watches him a moment with a big smile before giving him a wink and then squeezing her eyes tight shut as her back arches and she climaxes around him again * Morgan whispers wow a couple of times (Morgan) I'm... I'm getting... * Molly nods, exhaling slowly. She sinks onto him twice more before reaching between them and wrapping her fingers firmly around him * Morgan grunts, swelling in her hand * Molly strokes him firmly just a little faster than she was riding him, her thighs squeezing his as she brings her other hand between her legs, stroking herself with intense whimpering * Morgan swells again, arching his back and holding his breath before shooting ropes of his seed onto his stomach (Molly) **he wakes up, very very close to the point of no return, his face buried against the negligee * Morgan grabs himself, stroking himself hard to push himself over the edge (Molly) **This unsurprisingly incredibly effective** * Morgan takes a minute to catch his breath before getting cleaned up (Molly) **The cat has gone off to the footstool, and is fast asleep. He guesses it is about six o'clock, and though the draw is still there and he can still tell where she is, it isnt as hard to bear as yesterday * Morgan sighs, getting up and getting dressed ** You're now known as HH * HH is asleep out on his couch, immediately sitting upright when he hears the door (HH) Eh? (Morgan) Goblins, full frontal attack * HH rubs his eyes "Wha' times it?" (Morgan) Somewhere around six (Morgan) wet easel? (HH) Fucks sake, coulda had another half hour! (Morgan) You still can * Morgan heads for the door (HH) Hey! (HH) E'erything alright? Why you up so early? (Morgan) I'm usually up this early (HH) No, yer usually up around six thirty, quarter for seven (Morgan) No, thats when I get on deck... * HH gets off the couch, stretching (HH) Draw still? * Morgan nods (Morgan) not as bad, but yes (HH) Nightmares? Y' know what year it is? (Morgan) No nightmares, I know what year it is, where we are... I want the ship moving at first light (HH) Still an hour yet! (HH) C'mon, let's get coffee. *he yawns** * Morgan nods, heading for the galley (HH) Y' know what is practical if I'm right about the two weeks before she's indisposed is? (Morgan) what? (HH) Y' get advanced warning of when she's gonna be grumpy * Morgan nods (HH) An' at least this is only twenty four hours outta four weeks, not the seven days nonsense **something about this gives him deja vu* * Morgan frowns (Morgan) say that again (HH) The draw? Twenty four hours out of four weeks? * Morgan thinks about it (HH) **he recalls from the dream he's just woken from : now, you will need to withdraw at the crucial time. Normally it would not be an issue, but for twenty four hours in every four weeks, the chances of making a child are very high, and unfortunately that is now... * Morgan nods slowly (HH) Or the bit about at least it's not seven days, like being indisposed? (Morgan) it jogged a memory, but I couldn't place it, thats all * HH shrugs, making coffee (HH) A'right (HH) Molly said now Inga is using the herbs, it'll get much shorter * Morgan nods (Morgan) It does (HH) **up on deck, everything is ready, Sorgi keeping an eye to the east. There's waiting around, but eventually it is time for the very last leg of their journey, ninety minutes to Tawstock, one hour twenty on horseback to Lady Catherine's. They set off at first light, leaving the island. The draw gets stronger again about half an hour after he wakes, increasing for the first hour after dawn, back to the point of extreme frustration. * Morgan goes and stands at the prow (HH) **This does him a little while til HH says they should be ready. He and HH are sat at his desk eating breakfast after bags are packed, already into the estuary. HH is tapping his foot beneath the table impatiently** (HH) Soon soon soon. Can't wait to see her! * Morgan watches him a moment (Morgan) [blossom... I know I'm too far, but I wish you could hear me] * HH looks at him: What? (Morgan) Just worrying... (HH) **Theres still no sense of it reaching her** (HH) Most likely everything's well. An' I'd rather be with her if it isnt than be away (HH) **As suddenly as it started, the draw is gone, exactly twenty four hours after it began and he feels only his innate urgency and desire. (Morgan) how soon til we dock? (HH) Ten minutes or so * Morgan nods * HH finishes a mouthful of coffee before grabbing his bag and a sausage (HH) Let's go see if Greta and the other 'orses are ready * Morgan nods, getting up and grabbing his stuff (HH) **The horses are ready, the ship is docked, and HH looks like a man about to wet himself he is so eager to get going** (HH) **Rousseau from the Ketch comes over to Morgan as he mounts up** Welcome back, my Lord, no messenger yet today, but yesterday's said the latest update was "No sign of Elsie's baby, everyone well" (HH) **with the loss of the draw, he's also lost her direction** * Morgan nods (Morgan) Thank you Rousseau (HH) R: Got here around quarter after nine, so set off before eight yesterday morning. Might meet today's on the way, it's always first thing (HH) ((What has Claudia been given to do?)) (Morgan) ((keep an eye on Dau, not much else)) * HH looks at Morgan, impatient (HH) Should get goin' * Morgan nods, nudging the horse into motion (HH) **It's when they get to Sunnymeade, five miles from Catherine's, that suddenly Molly appears on his mental compass once more** (Morgan) No sign of a messenger yet (HH) Nope, quiet. * Morgan nods, nudging the horse to a bit more speed (HH) **they press on, seeing no messenger, just the odd farmer or villager. He knows the 2 mile point, where he can usually detect her feelings, is rapidly approaching. HH isnt singing or talking, just riding and keen to get there faster** (HH) I'm sure it ne'er normally feels this slow! * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know... feels like wading through treacle (HH) **They hit the point, a signpost listing 2 miles to the Torrington Estate** (HH) ((Tries to read her?)) (Morgan) ((yep)) (HH) **she feels nervousness and anticipation ** (Morgan) [blossom] (HH) **he gets nothing, but the mile marker at the edge of lower Tawstock is only ten minutes away at their speed** * HH looks around (HH) If anything awful 'ad happened, people would be out talkin' an' watching us (Morgan) probably (HH) **Noone is watching them, and they leave the village without incident. He sees the mile marker * Morgan rolls his shoulders (HH) All up bloody hill too! Fifteen minutes mebbie. * Morgan nods, watching the mile marker (HH) **They get to it, and pass it** (Morgan) [blossom... can you hear me?] (HH) [Liebes herz! Oh my goodness, you scared the life out of me!] (Morgan) [has anything happened? Is everyone ok?] (HH) [Everyone is fine, where are you?] (Morgan) about a quarter of an hour away (HH) [Oh my! Alright... okay... I'll... get the kettle on!] (Morgan) [we'll be there soon] (HH) [Yes, my love... oh it's so good to hear your voice!] * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold (Morgan) kettles on * HH looks at him, grinning (HH) They're all okay? * Morgan nods (HH) Good. **he urges his horse faster, grinning broadly, and whooping like a child on Prophet's mass morning** * Morgan follows suit (HH) **They make quick time to the stables, giving the reins to the groom. Once out of his earshot HH says to Morgan (HH) Almost expected yer wife to be here in th' stables waitin' for ya! (Morgan) Come on... * HH grins, sprinting towards the big cottage * Morgan follows on at a trot (HH) **They're all outside waiting on the grass. Varick makes a run for Morgan yelling "Papa!" ** You're now known as Molly * Morgan drops to his knees just before he reaches Varick, scooping him up into his arms (Molly) Varick holds on to him tightly: I missed you so much, papa! (Morgan) I missed you too, so very much (Molly) **HH gets to Inga, wrapping himself around her, and kisses her very boldly indeed * Molly watches HH and Inga a moment with a smile before walking towards Varick and Morgan (Molly) V: I've been very good. You should see Elsie, she is huuuuuuuuuge! (Morgan) I'll bet she is (Molly) **Varick lets go** We've been really busy, I can talk a lot more Avalonian now! (Morgan) really? Thats excellent (Molly) V: And I've been playing croquet with Lady Torrington (Morgan) oh really? (Molly) **HH gestures to Morgan:$ Need me in the next ten minutes?$ (Molly) V: She says I'm very smart (Morgan) $No, go$ (Morgan) You are (Molly) **HH has Inga under his arm, grinning** $cup of milk, thimble.$ (Molly) V: Can I show you my painting now? (Morgan) Could I maybe say hello to your mama first? (Molly) Varick looks like he's listening to something: Okay, I'll go up and get it (Molly) **Varick runs off into the house. Molly smiles as he passes, then watches Morgan. Though she's obviously trying to keep control, he can see how she's very excited to see him in her micro-expressions** (Molly) Tea is ready, my love * Morgan holds out his hand * Molly comes to him, taking it * Morgan stands up, pulling her to him, wrapping his arms around her tightly * Molly wraps her arms around his neck (Molly) God I've missed you so badly! (Morgan) and I you, so very badly * Molly puts a hand to his cheek, stroking his stubble with her thumb and watching him with unconcealed adoration (Molly) There were times I wondered how I was going to manage another breath without you! * Morgan nods slightly before pulling her to him, kissing her hard * Molly moans softly, both surprise and pleasure, and doesn't hold back in kissing him just as forcefully, despite being out here on the lawn in full view of the kitchens and the kitchen staff that could be watching * Morgan breaks away from her after a moment * Molly watches him with intensity (Molly) Later? (Morgan) Definitely * Molly smiles, shivering a little (Molly) Lets have some tea, liebling. **she looks around** Where are Heinzharold and Inga? (Morgan) Getting acquainted I would imagine.... * Molly smiles (Molly) Lucky girl... Elsie and James have gone for a walk * Morgan nods (Morgan) how are they? * Molly moves to his side, holding his hand in both of hers (Molly) Bittersweetly blissfully happy * Molly looks up at him (Molly) Did you see I healed the scar from the duel in Freiburg? (Morgan) How come? (Molly) It made sense to. Noone here is troubled by healing, and three weeks is a plausible time for special plants and herbs to have done the trick, so none of the crew will be spooked (Morgan) You did it yesterday? (Molly) No, a few weeks ago. I decided I was prettier without it (Morgan) Nothing happened yesterday at all? * Molly leads him towards the cottage kitchen (Molly) It did, but not that (Morgan) What was it? (Molly) I had a glass in my hand and slipped. I put my hand down automatically the glass broke. It was very, very painful and quite disgusting. Even I was retching! * Morgan nods (Molly) As I like having a thumb, I had to pull out all the glass and heal it (Morgan) They are useful, yes * Molly giggles (Molly) Indeed. Fortunately noone but me had to see it! * Morgan nods (Morgan) No-one got... funny? * Molly gets him indoors, taking his bag and pulling him out a chair * Molly smiles (Molly) Well, Inga and Elsie were suddenly overly helpful, which happens with women with the drawer, so I had them go into the main house to get extra towels and an extra mop and buckets, and and told them to tell everyone they saw that I had awful diahorrea and vomiting, and needed to be shut away incase it was contagious... (Molly) That made noone want to come near enough to the cottage to get caught by the draw, you see? * Morgan nods (Morgan) How did I know? * Molly tilts her head (Molly) How did you know? * Molly pulls out a chair to sit in front of him (Morgan) Felt the draw... (Molly) This morning? (Morgan) Yesterday... breakfast time (Molly) Oh no! But only mildly, given the distance? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) No (Molly) Oh I am so sorry! * Molly looks upset by it (Morgan) Its fine blossom... I was worried, but I'm relieved nothing untoward happened. (Morgan) I was worried Elsie... or maybe something happened to Inga... (Molly) Nothing at all. I made occasional fetching noises with the window open to keep up the ruse, but aside from that I spent twenty four hours sewing, knitting, reading, and fantasizing about how we would be getting rid of the draw if you had been here (Molly) Retching * * Morgan nods (Molly) I am sorry you worried, my love (Morgan) Its fine blossom, its more or less what I'm best at... * Molly stands up, placing a kiss on his neck (Molly) It is nothing like what you are best at... *she licks his skin briefly before pulling away* Tea? (Morgan) please * Molly brings him a cup, putting on an apron "are you hungry, my love?" (Morgan) Not for food, no.... (Morgan) I will have to go back to town for a bit... documents to sign and whatnot (Molly) Before Varick's nap? (Morgan) I don't want to miss much time with you both... just want to get this will signed so we can hand off Dau to the Sherrifs * Molly exhales slowly "It's alright, I've managed for twenty three days, I can manage another few hours... I think." (Morgan) Couldn't get up to too much anyway * Molly smiles (Molly) I can promise I would require very little indeed, I have missed you so badly! * Morgan laughs, sipping his tea * Molly comes behind him, kissing his crown (Molly) Is Heinzharold coming with you? (Morgan) I told him to stay here but he won't have it... they've been watching me rather closely * Molly comes to sit back in her chair, sipping her tea (Molly) You're back home now, it shouldn't be needed? * Morgan nods (Morgan) he says he wants to come along in case I need him (Molly) I shouldn't imagine he will be much use for anything here in a minute! *she smiles* * Morgan nods (Molly) **There's footsteps from above (Molly) Where has Varick gone? (Morgan) I believe... to get a painting (Molly) Oh... I uhh... **the boy starts coming fast down the stairs** should probably warn you about the pain- V: Here's my painting Papa! It's mama, you, Dietlinde and Jana and me and when we have another child! * Molly closes her eyes "about the painting..." (Molly) V: **he looks very proud of his painting, holding it up for Morgan** * Morgan takes the painting, looking at it (Molly) **Its a silhouette as described, including a horse and a dog and a tree, against a sunset background. Molly watches Morgan, chewing her lip** (Morgan) Its very good, Varick, you must have worked hard on it (Molly) V: I spent a long time. I want to win Lady Torrington's competition, and she will put it up on her wall! * Morgan nods (Molly) V: it's got to be family, and that is family * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes, it definitely is (Molly) [I'm sorry, I didn't realise he would be so quick off the mark] (Morgan) [Its fine blossom] (Molly) V: Will you push me on the swing, Papa? * Morgan nods (Morgan) go on out, I just need to talk to your mama for a moment (Molly) **Varick goes** How long do you have before you need to go? (Morgan) I'm not sure... not too long, given how long it takes to get there and back (Molly) Are you just waiting for Heinzharold to finish *she blushes* be finished? (Morgan) No... there's something I need to tell you * Molly smiles (Molly) Is it how desperately you have missed me? (Morgan) I'm afraid not... * Molly checks his expression (Molly) What is it? (Morgan) As we were getting ready to sail from Denholme, this ship docked... Claudia and HeinzHarold started asking if I'd... been intimate with anyone before I left Sudlachenburg.... on this ship, there was a little girl, the spitting image of Jana * Molly sits back a little in her seat, frowning deeply (Molly) I don't understand (Morgan) They thought maybe I'd gotten someone pregnant... I hadn't, don't worry... but the similarity was so striking, so I went over to ask a few questions (Molly) You went to see the child...? * Morgan nods (Morgan) wanted to know what the hell was going on * Molly takes a deep breath, nodding (Molly) What the hell _is_ going on? (Morgan) Turns out she's... my niece... * Molly frowns (Molly) I thought Dietlinde was an only child * Morgan nods * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Edward... * Morgan nods (Morgan) after he was forbidden any contact with Mina, he went off... got his nose fixed.... * Molly 's brows shoot up, covering her mouth with shock (Molly) Oh my God, Mina! She is going to be devastated (Morgan) Remember they had an arrangement, but... I agree... (Molly) It was never supposed to be more than physical! Having a child is significantly more than that! (Morgan) I know... * Molly takes another deep breath, then sips her tea, nodding to herself (Molly) Alright... where is this girl now, and will we be taking her in? How old is she... two? Perhaps she could share a room with Varick on the Rose until we can make some modifications * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) her mother captains the ship... she stays with her mother. * Molly nods (Molly) She is well treated? * Morgan nods (Morgan) could be better fed, but life at sea is difficult... they didn't know who the father was... * Molly nods "We can help with that at least?" (Morgan) Its difficult... she doesn't want to cause any trouble, doesn't want anything... but at the same time, isn't against the idea of the girl knowing family... * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) Alright... * Molly starts to frown, chewing her lip (Molly) How can she look so much like Jana? (Morgan) Alice, her mother, has a couple of traits like Dietlinde, but not much... it clearly comes from Edward... grey eyes like him * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Alright (Molly) I am sorry, it's a bit of a surprise. To my eye Jana favoured Dietlinde more than you, so I thought the girl's mother must look a great deal like Dietlinde (Morgan) No, not much at all... I, uhhh... I've asked them to come here * Molly nods (Molly) Alright, when are they coming? (Morgan) A day or two... we were somewhat faster... the girl, she's... she doesn't connect with people easily. * Molly sips her tea (Molly) Alright, leave all the arrangements with me, whilst you're in town I will speak to Lady Catherine about somewhere for them to stay here, perhaps the school house. What is her name? (Morgan) Florence... Florrie... Are you angry? (Molly) Why would I be, my love? (Morgan) because she looks so much like Jana... I think the others expected I would be... I don't know, thinking she was mine perhaps... a step backwards... * Molly stands up, wrapping her arms around him, resting her chin on top of his head (Molly) Of course I am not angry about that, why on Theah would I be? My heart hurts for you, because I can only imagine it is indescribably painful. But she isn't your child from a situation you have not disclosed to me (Morgan) I want her to know she has family who care about her... * Molly nods moving back so she can see him, giving him a smile (Molly) Of course she should (Morgan) She has a form of magic... * Molly looks puzzled (Molly) It isn't linear then, it's more sporadic within a line? (Morgan) Given that Edward can't do anything... I assume so (Molly) Nor can Jarvie, but Alarice could... but if Edward's daughter can, perhaps Jarvie's child will? (Molly) What magic is it? (Morgan) Maybe, who knows.... she has... she can make flowers blossom by touch... I have some flowers on the Rose for you * Molly looks intrigued (Molly) Now that I would like to see in action! * Morgan nods (Morgan) Her mother had no idea * Molly nods (Molly) What is Florence like? Is she similar in temperament? (Morgan) She's quite happy in her own company.... very shy. Apparently the way she took to me was extremely unusual... * Molly looks surprised (Molly) I wonder why (Morgan) No idea... I showed them round the Rose... Florrie wanted to look at the books and insisted I pick her up... gave Claudia and HeinzHarold something of a start * Molly looks at him intently "Are _you_ alright? I should have been there!" *she looks perturbed* (Morgan) No, you were where you were needed, in case she popped... and keeping our son safe so he can meet his cousin (Molly) That is not an answer, my love... (Morgan) I'm alright * Molly watches him (Molly) Are you alright _now_? **this is how he said he was alright in the wake of the cast** * Morgan nods (Morgan) I've no idea how I'm going to deal with Edward and Mina.. but thats a problem for another day * Molly nods (Molly) Let's put a pin in that for now (Molly) Was it awful? (Morgan) what? (Molly) Seeing her, spending time with her, realising what Edward has done? * Molly sits down, taking both his hands (Morgan) It was... difficult. When we first spotted her, I ended up sat against the rail, being given scotch (Molly) Oh liebling, I am sorry (Morgan) It was difficult, being there with her, not having a way of getting out of the way when she came towards me... * Molly squeezes his hands (Molly) What did you do? (Morgan) stayed where I was... avoiding Mary was easy, with you and others to take her, to not make her feel like I didn't want anything to do with her... that wasn't an option, and I couldn't bear for Florrie to feel rejected * Molly nods (Molly) When she is here, we will do like we do with Mary (Morgan) I'll be alright... I don't want her to feel I'm withdrawing from her * Molly nods slowlt (Molly) Whatever you need, as always, my love * Morgan nods * Molly kisses the knuckles of both his hands (Molly) We will figure it out, liebling * Morgan nods (Morgan) we will * Molly smiles (Molly) Now I suppose you ought to go and push the swing, and I will keep an ear out for signs of our very lucky friends being ready to get on with their day * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright my love * Molly watches him a moment, then smiles (Molly) If you are going to be in town long, perhaps I'll have to find something to do by myself during his nap time (Morgan) If you need to my love (Molly) If I am quite truthful, some of the novelty has warn off after twenty two nights and a handful of mornings *she giggles, finishing her tea* * Morgan laughs * Molly kisses his cheek (Molly) I have missed your laugh. It is so good to have you home, liebes herz (Morgan) I'm so so glad to be back (Molly) I'm happy about that. Now go, because I am not sure I can trust myself here on the kitchen table with you! * Morgan nods, getting up * Molly runs her eyes down his body then sighs with yearning (Molly) Final warning, mein sehnsucht! * Morgan nods, moving out through the door * Molly sighs again, happily this time, singing to herself as she starts cleaning ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Sunday, 31 October 2021 00:44:25 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected