------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 27 November 2021 12:58:38 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) ((How long does he stay in the cottage alone?)) (Morgan) ((ten minutes)) (Molly) **At about seven minutes after Inga has left, the door opens quietly** * Morgan turns to watch the door ** You're now known as HH * HH comes in (HH) Hey * Morgan nods at him (HH) You alright? * Morgan nods * HH watches him to see if he looks alright (Morgan) They alright next door? (HH) Claudia is here * Morgan nods, putting his cup next to Inga's and heading to the door * HH leads the way. Claudia is sat drinking coffee, the others moved to the parlour. HH goes in the other room too ** You're now known as Claudia * Claudia puts a letter on the table, sliding it to Morgan (Claudia) Arrived to the ship this morning * Morgan nods, opening it (Claudia) Morgan, I am returning to Eisen to chase other leads on Eckname. He did come to Carleon on a ship in 1619, but there is no record after that. Possible that he stopped using this alias from then on, aside from writing to his publisher to say he was not going to write the third book and was going to take up the church. What Lady Koertig has paid will cover my expenses. Yensid. * Morgan nods, putting the letter down (Claudia) How are things up here? (Morgan) noisy, mostly * Claudia nods (Claudia) Sorgi sends his regards (Morgan) how're things over there? (Claudia) Quiet. Brig is all scrubbed out. Sails on the Blessing are all done * Morgan nods (Claudia) **He's been back in the big cottage only a few minutes when Molly returns. Her hair is messy, cheeks flushed, hem wet and muddy. Kit comes in with her** * Morgan watches them a moment (Morgan) HeinzHarold, go and fetch Molly a blanket would you (Claudia) **He goes to do so. She takes off her cloak quietly** (Claudia) K: I am just coming to bid you all farewell. Is everyone else in the parlour? * Morgan nods (Claudia) **Kit goes on in. Everyone sounds pleased to see him. Claudia looks at Morgan, then Molly and back. She stands, taking her coffee** * Morgan waits til she's in the other room before looking at Molly ** You're now known as Molly (Morgan) thats not... ideal timing (Molly) Kurt leaving? (Morgan) Perhaps you should have a look in a mirror... (Molly) Am I muddy? (Morgan) and flushed, and your hair is mussed... (Molly) *she nods* I was riding hard (Morgan) you are wet, muddy, flushed and your hair is windblown and you've walked in with the most handsome man we know... as I said, unfortunate timing * Molly frowns a little (Molly) I only bumped into him just outside the door * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) It has made you uneasy? * Morgan sighs (Morgan) No, I've talked myself out of being paranoid about it (Molly) Why were you paranoid? (Morgan) Given your withdrawing from me again, it'd be an easy step to make the assumption... (Molly) **HH starts whistling as he descends the stairs, chucking Morgan a blanket before absenting himself into the parlour** * Molly looks at the floor (Molly) You needn't. I don't want anyone but you. * Morgan nods, moving to wrap the blanket around her (Morgan) I know, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to talk myself out of it * Molly looks up at him (Molly) I am yours. Always. (Morgan) Then stop pulling away from me... again... (Molly) I am trying * Morgan nods (Morgan) would you like some tea? * Molly watches him a moment before saying "yes, please" * Morgan nods, making some for her * Molly sits at the table, wrapping the blanket tighter (Molly) Thank you (Morgan) You feel better for your ride? * Molly nods (Molly) Yes, I needed some speed to think clearer (Morgan) about? (Molly) Elsie, Florence and Alice * Morgan nods (Morgan) Want to tell me? (Molly) I do, and I will, but I think we need to say goodbye to Kurt and find ourselves some time just the two of us * Morgan nods (Molly) **This is what they do. All the women pitch in to make a quick farewell lunch that Kurt joins them for. He then takes time to say goodbye to everyone individually before finally getting to Morgan (Molly) K: Take care, Morgan. I will see you again no doubt (Morgan) I would imagine so... I make too much noise in social circles to disappear from sight (Molly) K: Thank you for all your assistance * Morgan inclines his head (Morgan) Keep me updated about anything you find out, yes? (Molly) K: I'll keep in touch * Morgan nods, offering his hand (Molly) K: **he shakes it** (Morgan) Take care of yourself (Molly) K: I will **he gives them all a wave as he goes out of the door. Molly, Inga and Elsie all look a little sad as they start cleaning up** (Molly) **Varick comes to Morgan just after Florrie is taken up for her nap** will tou take me up for my nap? * Morgan nods, picking him up and taking him up to his room (Molly) **Varick settles down** I will miss Kurt * Morgan nods (Molly) He looked after us and kept us cheerful when you were gone * Morgan nods (Morgan) I asked him to (Molly) He should be someone's Papa one day * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) V: *he closes his eyes* okay, you can go now (Morgan) sure? (Molly) **He doesn't even respond** * Morgan smiles slightly before going back downstairs * Molly is the only one left in the kitchen, the blanket still on her shoulders whilst she washes (Molly) The plates** * Morgan moves to her side to help her * Molly smiles (Molly) Everyone developed an interest in being elsewhere (Morgan) oh? (Molly) I think Heinzharold may have done it on purp (Molly) Purpose* * Morgan nods (Morgan) sounds about right * Molly finishes up (Molly) Would you like to sit in the parlour...? * Morgan nods, making himself coffee * Molly goes to sit beside the fire, trying to dry her hem * Morgan sits beside her * Molly watches him (Molly) Are you well? * Morgan nods (Morgan) mostly, aye * Molly nods (Molly) I think you are right about Elsie (Morgan) oh? (Molly) It is too complicated to aim for a normal delivery, and were that to fail I would still need to remove the baby through her belly. Why waste valuable time and magical energy when the chance of success is low? * Morgan nods * Molly watches the fire (Molly) With that in mind, the decision is whether to arrange a day in advance now the baby is so close to being due, or to wait for her labour to begin (Morgan) You have a preference? * Molly shrugs (Molly) I am not sure. There are merits and drawbacks to both (Morgan) Then we need to weight them up against eachother * Molly nods (Molly) Pre-planned, we can be sure everything is in place for Elsie saying any goodbyes, for Varick, and everyone at Sunnymeade being ready. We can all be well-rested, and have the doctor on standby. But we may be taking days away from her life that she could be enjoying, and it makes it all even less normal and natural, and it has already been so far from a normal experience for her * Morgan nods (Molly) I would say ultimately only Elsie can make that choice * Morgan nods (Molly) What thinks you though? (Morgan) I can see the argument for either course * Molly nods (Molly) It would allow us to be prepared for the draw * Morgan nods (Morgan) another good point (Molly) We could put Heinzharold and Claudia out of the way with Varick (Morgan) We need to prepare him * Molly sighs (Molly) How do we do that without leaving him scared in the future? (Morgan) I don't know (Molly) Me either (Molly) But I agree... it needs to be soon. * Morgan nods ** logs has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) ** logs has joined #7thsea * Molly fidgets the hem so it is closer to the fire, tilting her head (Molly) Can you heat fabric so it dries? * Morgan concentrates on it (Molly) **it starts to steam** (Molly) I guess that means you can (Morgan) bit much I think (Molly) It bothers you... (Morgan) what does? (Molly) Creating that heat so close to me (Morgan) \/me nods * Molly holds out her hand (Molly) I'm sorry * Morgan takes it * Molly kisses his palm softly, her eyes staying on his (Molly) I will speak to Elsie about it * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly nods (Molly) Thank you for making me see sense. * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I just had an idea, thats all (Molly) It was a good idea. I cannot promise it will work * Morgan nods (Molly) There is something else that I have been thinking about, to do with Florence and Alice (Molly) **The wind picks up, and it starts raining heavily * Morgan glances at the window briefly (Morgan) go on (Molly) They struggle for money * Morgan nods (Molly) And what they really need is a way to overcome that, to have something to trade. * Morgan nods (Molly) Alice is determined, practical and organised. Florence can make things grow. And when fruit and crops are in abundance, they can be traded... * Morgan nods slowly (Molly) So what they could really use is land, with safe docking. * Morgan nods (Molly) And in having land, Florence could be settled, have a governess, open space away from the potential dangers at sea. (Morgan) Makes sense * Molly watches him seriously (Molly) So what if you gave her the island? * Morgan scratches his chin * Molly looks a little worried (Molly) I'm sorry, I have overstepped. (Morgan) No... I'm wondering how much weight that island being mine carries in terms of keeping people from attacking it... * Molly nods (Molly) Then you could appoint Alice your steward, let them settle there and run it? It could be given over to Florence when she reaches her majority at twenty one? * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) that could work (Molly) It would not be charity, someone needs to run the island and keep the machine safe... (Morgan) And they'd have space to grow tradeable crops... (Molly) And Florence can help it along, optimise it for the soil * Morgan nods (Morgan) How would you feel about it not being ours * Molly smiles (Molly) We have enough trouble to be going along with (Morgan) But nothing that we could settle on out of Eisen (Molly) Catterick? (Morgan) isn't mine * Molly watches the fire (Molly) You are right. If we are to face many more challenges to the convergence, and if our children coming into the world is so important, the island is a safe haven (Morgan) Only from the Sidhe, realistically (Molly) Or people. It would be defensible (Morgan) But you and I are a walking army... I'm probably just being overcautious (Molly) I think it is sensible * Morgan nods (Molly) That would not prevent Alice being the steward? (Morgan) No, but it doesn't give them the solid future you envisaged * Molly thinks (Molly) What if you gave them the home farm? (Morgan) on the island? * Molly nods (Molly) No tithes to pay, the farm is theirs, and you still own the island * Morgan nods slowly (Morgan) that could work * Molly nods (Molly) She could still run it all from there * Morgan nods * Molly shrugs (Molly) It is simply an idea (Morgan) it works though (Molly) It would help us and them... but more than that, it allows you to protect and provide for your niece, and that is important (Morgan) But you haven't been at ease with them (Molly) It's just complicated, that's all. But just because it is complicated doesnt mean it isnt important or worthwhile. * Morgan nods (Morgan) What of her crew? They wouldn't be constantly sailing anymore (Molly) I don't know, my love. We could perhaps have those who are not willing to do different work upon the Rose. We have the capacity for more, and with a trip to Capperlucia... * Morgan nods (Molly) That is something Alice may wish to think about * Morgan nods (Morgan) We'll talk to her about it * Molly smiles (Molly) That is most of what I thought about whilst riding * Morgan nods (Morgan) what else? * Molly squeezes his hand "Is there anything else you wish to discuss?" (Molly) You... *she blushes a little* * Morgan nods (Molly) ... as usual. * Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) Only lovely, wonderful things * Morgan nods (Molly) [17:44] * Molly squeezes his hand "Is there anything else you wish to discuss?" * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I don't think so * Molly nods (Molly) What shall we do now, my love? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I haven't had chance to ask Alice to write that letter for Edward yet * Molly nods (Molly) Are you going to see her now? (Morgan) would you join me? We can discuss the island... (Molly) I will get cleaned up first, if that is alright? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll get some tea made and get her to join us... * Molly watches him a moment before leaning in towards him, her mouth towards his * Morgan kisses her gently * Molly rests a hand on his shoulder, kissing him softly before pulling away only enough to be able to talk, keeping her eyes closed (Molly) I do not want to pull away from you * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (Molly) But I do not want to hurt you (Morgan) You need to worry less about that (Molly) I don't want to hinder your healing (Morgan) I'm only healing because of you * Molly stays very close, still with her eyes closed (Molly) I worry I am not doing well enough, that having my own feelings around it all will make it more difficult, that I am failing to be the support you need because I am not distanced enough (Morgan) You are too distanced. I don't wish you to be (Molly) What does that look like in practice, my love? (Morgan) Not hiding yourself from me (Molly) I do not wish to be a burden, or have you think less of me (Morgan) as I said, you worry overmuch (Molly) Your opinion of me is important (Morgan) I know * Molly nods (Molly) It disappoints you more that I do not tell you my feelings than that I have them? * Morgan nods (Molly) I will try not to... it has been hard with them visiting, because I sometimes feel like you deserved to be there instead, with Jana and Dietlinde, not here. (Morgan) I know... but that is not where we are * Molly nods "I know. But it doesn't always feel good" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) Do you feel that when I dream of Seb? (Morgan) Jealousy more than anything (Molly) That I dream it, or of him in those situations? (Morgan) The former (Molly) I would prevent it if I could * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) Maybe the Nieblungen could stop it (Morgan) We've discussed that before (Molly) You think there could be something specific of use in those dreams? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) but they cant stop the nightmares without stopping dreams that have meaning... (Molly) I suppose we will need to endure it... * Morgan nods (Molly) I do worry what may happen, or what you may see * Morgan nods (Morgan) You would wish me to try to avoid being them? (Molly) I do not want you hurt to see me kissing him, or whatever (Morgan) I know blossom, but I also know it is a dream (Molly) I suppose so... but I would dislike it immensely if it were you * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) Like when you kissed Hildegarde * Morgan nods * Molly nods (Molly) I love you, liebes herz, so much so that it unsettles me! (Morgan) likewise blossom * Molly kisses him again before saying (Molly) Why does it unsettle you? (Morgan) I never thought I would feel this strongly again * Molly strokes his cheek (Molly) It must scare you * Morgan nods (Molly) I wish it was easier for you, that it was as simple as last time... * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) it is what it is * Molly nods (Molly) I know (Molly) I will stop hiding, even if it might hurt you, if it will hurt less than staying quiet * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (Molly) Just... please... I hope I do not damage the high opinion you have of me... (Morgan) I dont see that happening (Molly) I hope not. I worry that I should not have feelings about things, like with Florence, or how much more complicated it has been for us (Morgan) I know (Molly) But I will try to tell you, even if I am afraid, if that is what you ask of me * Morgan nods (Morgan) it is * Molly nods (Molly) Alright, my love * Molly kisses him again (Molly) You were planning to see Alice... * Morgan nods (Morgan) Aye (Molly) I wish you could stay here... make love to me by the fire... (Morgan) Later perhaps? * Molly nods (Molly) I would like that * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly moves away, standing up (Molly) I will get changed * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll get drinks made and get Alice down here... * Molly nods (Molly) Alright liebling * Morgan nods, going to do so * Molly goes to the bedroom * Morgan goes to find Alice ** You're now known as Alice * Alice is laid on the bed facing away. Closer to Morgan, Florrie is asleep. * Morgan whispers her name * Alice gently sits up, whispering (Alice) Is everything well? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Molly and I would like to talk to you * Alice glances at Florrie before putting pillows on either side of her and getting off the bed * Morgan takes her down to the parlour, putting tea in front of her (Morgan) thats my uncles blend * Alice drinks some (Alice) It's nice * Morgan nods (Morgan) surprisingly so * Alice nods (Alice) What do you want to talk about? (Morgan) Firstly, I think it would be... useful if you were to write a letter to Edward, explaining what you want, what you don't want.... * Alice nods (Alice) I can do that * Morgan nods (Morgan) Do you mind if we wait for Molly before we talk about the rest? * Alice shakes her head. It's about five minutes later that Molly returns, looking pristine now. She takes a seat beside Morgan. (Morgan) We have an idea that might benefit all of us... (Alice) What idea? (Morgan) You sail all the time... why is that? (Alice) First it was to escape the marriage I didn't want, and then when I found out about Florrie I couldn't go back for good, even when my father had died. Making money means working a lot (Morgan) With Florrie growing its going to be very difficult to keep on top of business, have a governess willing to sail... and trade is dependant on others... * Alice nods (Alice) Yes * Morgan sips his tea before looking at Alice again (Morgan) So, here's the idea... I want to give you and Florrie a farm... it comes with safe harbour and plenty of space... you and Florrie can grow fruit and vegetables to trade, you won't need to find a governess willing to sail... * Alice watches him (Alice) Why? (Morgan) A couple of reasons... one, for Florrie. It'll ease your burdens and will be able to spend time not fretting about whether or not you can get cargo to get to the next port. Second, it'd mean I don't have to worry about the land... you'd be responsible for running it. * Alice sips the tea (Alice) Where is it? (Morgan) Just off the coast (Alice) Here? * Morgan nods * Alice nods (Alice) Give me a few hours to think about it? * Morgan nods (Morgan) It isn't charity... I want you to know that (Morgan) We have a lot to do... I've been unsure of what to do with this land... I don't really have time to concentrate on it, so you would be easing that burden * Alice nods (Alice) You have an idea of what you want from the land? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Which is where part of the problem lies... I've no idea... which is why raising crops to trade would be a good idea... Its a damn sight safer than always being at sea * Alice nods (Alice) What is on the farm now? (Morgan) some stupid sheep (Alice) Why are they stupid? (Alice) **Molly glances at Morgan, smiling with amusement* (Morgan) They're sheep... as someone recently told me, if it was possible to die twice they would (Alice) **Molly giggles** (Alice) I dont know much about sheep, but I could learn * Morgan shrugs, looking at Molly (Morgan) is there any real benefit to keeping them? (Alice) **Molly nods** Out there, yes. Get a bad storm up and run through your stores, you'll dispatch one and have meat for days. Wool, to sell on or have spun and use. * Morgan nods, looking at Alice (Morgan) Well, thats something I didn't think of * Alice watches them (Alice) I don't think I've ever met a couple like you before (Morgan) well, probably not but... in what way? (Alice) You speak to each other like equals (Alice) **Molly sips her tea** * Morgan scratches his nose (Morgan) We are... its how we speak to nearly everyone (Alice) I've not known a woman who can be as outspoken with her husband as any man could * Morgan chuckles (Morgan) ironically, most men wouldn't be * Alice laughs too (Alice) Would you have time to show me the island? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Would you prefer your ship or mine? (Alice) ((3 hours out there, 3 back. Doable in a day, or to go this afternoon, stay overnight, and arrive back the next day)) (Alice) Either (Morgan) Couple of choices... we could go this afternoon, come back tomorrow morning, or go in the morning and be back in the afternoon (Alice) I'll need to take Florrie with us (Morgan) of course... speaking of which... a hammock (Alice) A hammock? * Morgan nods (Morgan) when I came back from the war, I found it difficult being on land... a hammock moved as I fidgeted, almost felt like being on the water... (Alice) **Molly looks to him** that is a wonderful idea (Morgan) despite appearances... I'm not as green as I'm cabbage looking... (Alice) **they both smile** (Alice) I am happy to go tonight or tomorrow * Morgan nods, looking at Molly (Morgan) you have a preference? * Alice looks a little put on the spot (Alice) Molly* (Alice) M: Either is not a problem really (Morgan) Perhaps first thing tomorrow... save getting the children unsettled for bedtime * Alice nods (Alice) That suits me (Alice) M: Perhaps we might all accompany you so far as Sunnymeade to visit Beth and the baby? (Morgan) What... do you know of the Sidhe? * Alice grimaces (Alice) Nothing good (Morgan) So you are aware... they can't get on the island (Alice) Why? (Morgan) There's a machine that stops them (Alice) That's unusual * Morgan nods (Morgan) But useful * Alice nods (Alice) **There's the sound of crying from upstairs (Morgan) speaking of the little lady * Alice excuses herself, going up to her daughter ** You're now known as Molly * Molly sips her tea (Molly) What thinks you? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) No doubt she's worried there's a catch... * Molly nods (Molly) It is a big decision... * Morgan nods (Molly) If I check Elsie in the morning, we should know if it is safe for you to go * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly looks at him (Molly) I will miss you though (Morgan) You aren't coming? (Molly) I cannot, in case I am wrong about Elsie * Morgan nods (Morgan) Would it be better to let them go see it alone? (Molly) I think it would be helpful if you were there * Morgan nods (Morgan) Probably (Molly) **Alice and Florrie come back down, Varick comes with them (Molly) **The others all come back shortly after. The house is busy and full of laughter. Claudia gets ready to go before coming to Morgan** ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) Any message for Sorgi? * Morgan nods (Morgan) We're sailing for the island in the morning (Claudia) The Rose or the Ketch? (Morgan) the Rose... * Claudia nods (Claudia) Will do (Morgan) Need me? (Claudia) No, why would I? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) didn't know if you wanted to talk, thats all (Claudia) I'm good * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Claudia clasps his arm before leaving (Claudia) **Molly is the next on the verge of leaving** ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) I am going to the main house my love, I will be back soon (Morgan) alright my love... everything ok? * Molly nods (Molly) I am going to see what I can do with your hammock idea * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright blossom * Molly kisses his cheek * Molly whispers (Molly) Perhaps you need a hammock also, after the dream you had of you and I in one * Morgan nods (Morgan) I could go for that * Molly nods (Molly) And I. Something pleasant for you to think on whilst I am out ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 1 December 2021 19:30:56 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **Inga and HH come in to the kitchen, everyone else in the parlour** I: has Molly gone out? ** You're now known as HH (Morgan) Gone to the main house (HH) I: **she looks at HH* I'll go with her *he nods and she does* (HH) **He gets himself a hot drink** Tried to give y' some time alone. * Morgan nods (Morgan) we talked * HH nods (HH) E'erything sorted now? (Morgan) Think so * HH nods (HH) Well done * Morgan looks at him a moment before sipping his coffee * HH watches him back (HH) What? (Morgan) I was trying to work out if you were making fun of me (HH) No, not 'bout this * Morgan nods (HH) Mighta made a joke about y' going to a tavern to work out yer issues though * Morgan nods (HH) What's she gone for? (Morgan) To see if she can make a hammock * HH grins (HH) Had enough of sharing a bed with an ox like you? * Morgan rolls his eyes (Morgan) Florrie's been brought up aboard ship... any time she's on land she wakes up screaming because she's used to the motion... I suggested getting her a hammock * HH nods (HH) Good idea (HH) **Varick gets them to join him playing with his soldiers, HH on Varick's side and Florrie perches on Morgan's lap to watch them. About twenty minutes later, Inga returns on her own, coming to sit by HH* * Morgan watches her (Morgan) alright? (HH) I: **she nods** I wasn't needed * Morgan nods (HH) I: I think she's mostly talking to the staff * Morgan nods (Morgan) Doesn't really surprise me (HH) **Florrie starts picking up the pieces, disrupting the game. Varick looks cross but says nothing** * Morgan gently puts the pieces back (Morgan) Are you getting bored young lady? (HH) F: **she picks one up again. It's one of the ships, showing it to Morgan** ship. * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes, thats right (HH) F: **she makes it bob up and down for Morgan** waves up down. (HH) *Varick watches them* * Morgan nods before looking at Varick (HH) **Florrie makes the ship sail up Morgan's arm, sitting in his lap more. Varick is watching Florrie** (Morgan) You alright Varick? (HH) **He nods** I wanted to use that piece * Morgan nods, looking at Florrie (Morgan) Varick have this piece? (HH) F: My ship * Morgan sighs (Morgan) Its Varicks, but it does look like yours (HH) **Florrie doesn't look like she wants to give up the ship. Varick rests his cheek on his hand despondently* V: it's okay, I will move another piece (Morgan) Thank you Varick (HH) **the play continues. An hour later there's still no sign of Molly** (Morgan) [Molly, are you alright?] (HH) [Yes, are you?] (Morgan) [You've been gone a while] (HH) [I needed some time, that's all. I won't be much longer] (HH) **About twenty minutes later Molly brings back a long piece of fabric, some wood and tools, putting them on the kitchen table** (HH) **HH groans** Was th' window seat not enough? (Morgan) You do know the cottage cant be sailed, right? (HH) **Molly smiles** I am sure the two of you are skilled enough with your hands to knock up something perfect * HH grins at Morgan (HH) Hard t' resist that * Morgan nods (Morgan) hang on... how did I get roped into this? (HH) **she kisses his cheek** because I would appreciate it * Morgan nods (Morgan) that'd do it (HH) M: *she inhales deeply a moment before moving away* I will let you gentlemen work then (Morgan) It'd be helpful to know what you want... (HH) M: a frame to suspend the hammock. But I shall leave it to your naval expertise * Morgan nods (HH) **They spend the remainder of the afternoon working on building a hammock frame, both Florrie and Varick watching them raptly from a safe distance even during their tea time as it gets finished up. Molly comes back in, looking at it with a warm smile (HH) M: That is excellent, liebling (Morgan) Its... not bad (HH) V: Can I please have a turn Papa? * Morgan nods, beckoning him over (HH) **Varick comes over** * Morgan gently lifts him into it (HH) **Varick lies back, grinning** It's comfortable but a bit wobbly! * Morgan nods (HH) F: **she makes her way over** hammock. (Morgan) its meant to feel like you're on a ship (HH) **Varick fidgets, making it sway** it's good (Morgan) I'm hoping it'll help Florrie sleep better on land (HH) **Florrie yawns** Go sleep now? (Morgan) is it about time for your nap? * HH brushes sawdust off his legs (HH) **Varick gets out** It's bed time, Papa (Morgan) of course it is * HH helps Morgan carry it up, Alice still talking to Inga and Elsie in the parlour. Varick, Florrie and Molly all follow up, watching from the doorway as the hammock is positioned next to the bed. Florrie holds her arms up to Morgan to be put on to the hammock * HH looks at Morgan "I'll get Alice" ** You're now known as Molly * Morgan lifts Florrie into the hammock (Morgan) you need to get your nightclothes on ** logs has quit (Read error: EOF from client) ** logs has joined #7thsea (Molly) F: **she looks at Morgan** Go sleep (Morgan) Not yet, need to put nightdress on (Molly) F: sleep. (Morgan) Wait for your mama (Molly) F: *she closes her eyes settling against Morgan** * Morgan sighs, stroking her hair as she drifts off * Molly watches him, smiling softly. She whispers "I will put Varick to bed" * Morgan nods, whispering (Morgan) I don't want him to be jealous * Molly nods (Molly) **She goes, leaving Morgan alone with Florrie. From the corner of his eye he catches his reflection in a repositioned mirror, the girl in his arms alarmingly familiar * Morgan looks away from it ** You're now known as Alice * Alice comes in, holding out her arms (Alice) Sorry * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) Its alright. I tried to get her to wait so you could get her nightclothes on, but... * Alice nods (Alice) I will see to her. Thank you * Morgan nods, handing her over gently (Morgan) try the hammock (Alice) I will. It looks wonderful * Alice deals with the girl, freeing Morgan * Morgan goes downstairs quietly, walking straight outside (Alice) **Noone interrupts him, though he hears Molly and Inga starting to work on dinner about fifteen minutes later * Morgan gathers himself and goes back inside ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Ah liebling, I thought you had gone to rustle up something from the main kitchen *she smiles warmly, watching him ((expression please))* (Morgan) ((distracted, solemn)) (Morgan) oh, uhhh... I can if you need * Molly looks at him a moment longer before removing her apron "I'll come with you. Inga, can you manage for a few minutes? **Inga nods. Molly leads the way back out the front door** * Morgan follows her * Molly shuts the door behind him (Molly) Shall we go the long way? It is dry tonight (Morgan) If you wish blossom * Molly holds out her hand * Morgan takes it (Molly) What is the matter, my love? Are you still troubled by my hiding things? (Morgan) A little concerned that you needed to be alone, I'll admit * Molly squeezes his hand (Molly) It is well. We are well. * Morgan nods (Molly) You look serious... * Morgan draws a deep breath (Morgan) I just... caught sight of myself in the mirror holding Florrie * Molly nods (Molly) I'm sorry, liebling. What can I do for you right now? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) nothing really (Molly) I might be able to use my magic... * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I need to work through it I think * Molly nods, looking forlorn (Molly) I can find a quiet place if you need to just sit a minute? (Morgan) I'll be alright * Molly nods, holding his hand between both of hers (Molly) Do tou wish to talk about it? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I don't see it'll help any (Molly) Alright my love * Molly walks beside him, staying close to him. It's dry but very cold, and by the time they reach the kitchen his nose is red with it * Morgan rubs his nose as he ferrets around for food (Molly) **They soon have desert from the kitchen, and carrying it back prevents them holding hands. The grown ups have their own dinner before they all sit around the fire in various pursuits and crafts until soon it is time for Molly to speak to Jacques and Walder, excusing herself. The others don't take long to make their excuses, leaving Morgan to tidy up and walk around the estate** * Morgan walks the grounds and house (Molly) **it's even colder than it was. The cottage is all quiet when he returns, and Molly has built up the fire in their room nicely. She's reading again, in bed with a blanket over her shoulders (Morgan) getting colder (Molly) Do you sleep naked even in the winter? Its seems strange that I do not know this of you yet * Morgan nods (Morgan) I spent more time than I choose to recall sleeping in my clothes, whether they're dry, muddy or bloody... * Molly nods sadly (Molly) I can appreciate that * Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) I should imagine it took a bit of getting used to. Did you go straight back to Die Dauerhaftigkeit after the ceasefire? * Morgan nods (Molly) Despite your dreams where you follow me to Einsbaden and I am your Star Girl *she puts the book away* (Morgan) aside from those, yes * Molly nods (Molly) I would like to read them all... though I would imagine they have a deal of literary discretion when we are behaving inappropriately * Morgan shrugs sort of, aye * Molly nods, watching him (Molly) A great pity, mon petit chou *she smiles, watching his reaction to this nickname* * Morgan shrugs, getting undressed * Molly moves over to make space for him * Morgan gets into bed (Molly) How are you this evening? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) alright I think * Molly nods (Molly) Are you tired? (Morgan) Somewhat * Molly nods (Molly) Alright my love, we will talk tomorrow after you are back from Morgan's Rock (Morgan) What did you wish to discuss? * Molly turns on her side to watch him (Molly) Us... the past, the future... * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright (Molly) I wish to apologise * Morgan frowns (Morgan) why? (Molly) The one thing we have had, long before there was love, and definitely long before the attraction was mutual, was trust. And I am starting to be undeserving of your trust because I hide my thoughts and feelings at times (Morgan) I don't like it, but I think I understand why you do it (Molly) I taught you to trust me by never betraying your secrets, and by being consistent with you. Now I am teaching you to _distrust_ me by being inconsistent and closed off. * Morgan nods (Molly) You once told me that you cannot predict someone's actions if you don't know what they're feeling. I think we both can see where that comes from. And if you cannot predict my actions, how can you feel safe and secure with me? And if you cannot feel that, how can I expect you to progress and be more vulnerable and less reserved? And if you cannot do _that_, you cannot fully heal. * Morgan nods slowly * Molly watches him (Molly) So where I am trying to protect you, I am actually hindering you (Morgan) I cant really fault the logic there * Molly nods (Molly) I haven't been letting go, just like Edward told me. I have remained tentative and hesitant in regards to the past, not quite sure of myself. I have allowed myself to remain too long in a place where to me you are her husband, and with me now simply because you cannot be with her. We have made huge progress, but _I_ will only make progress with my own insecurities when I can let go and allow myself to have my own feelings too, without treating them like something to be afraid or ashamed of. (Molly) [23:23] (Molly) I haven't been letting go, just like Edward told me. I have remained tentative and hesitant in regards to the past, not quite sure of myself. I have allowed myself to remain too long in a place where to me you are her husband, and with me now simply because you cannot be with her. (Molly) We have made huge progress, but _I_ will only make progress with my own insecurities when I can let go and allow myself to have my own feelings too, without treating them like something to be afraid or ashamed of. * Morgan nods (Molly) Though you do not value me less, _I_ have valued me less. You are with me because you love me and cannot bear to be without me. You are with me despite all your intentions never to be involved again, despite all the risk of heartbreak and pain. That is special. It isn't the same special as love at first sight, but it is very special too * Morgan waits, watching her * Molly looks very solemn and vulnerable but also like she is trying hard to be open (Molly) I do not just fill a gap in your life, I am your life. You and I fit each other as we are now, we are intertwined. This may not have been the only way things could have gone, for you and I and Dietlinde and Sebastian and whoever else. There were other paths and other ways. But this is the only path we are living, and I don't want to continue as before. * Morgan nods (Molly) I have made myself live in her shadow. You have never asked or expected me to. All the times I have held back or second guessed myself because it could bring up memories, or be something special the two of you shared, or when I fall far short of how she would have done things, all are down to _me_ making myself in her shadow. And it's not how I want to live, and it is not what you need. * Morgan nods (Molly) You need me to be me. You've told me such several times, but I don't think I've truly understood that being me means not trying so hard to be what I think you would prefer. You want my authenticity, my flaws as well, not a performance, and certainly not a curated version of myself. * Morgan nods slowly (Molly) I have been afraid of going wrong, not being good enough, and even having my own feelings like any normal person would. Because what I learnt when I was ill is that no matter how much someone loves you, they can stop loving you so much if you displease them. And I don't want you to love me any less than you do. * Morgan sighs slightly, nodding * Molly exhales slowly (Molly) Alright... I think I am done. (Morgan) Sure? * Molly thinks (Molly) I like Alice and Florence. I do not wish you to think I do not * Morgan nods * Molly watches him (Molly) It is complicated, but I am going to do my very best (Morgan) I know my love * Molly nods slowly (Molly) I am sorry I have put you through all of this (Morgan) Its alright blossom, as long as you can see it was not helping either of us ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** Morgan has joined #7thsea (Molly) I needed time alone to really go back and think things over. I sat in the servant's corridor a little while * Morgan nods * Molly watches him "I will do better, I promise. Even if I worry that my feelings or mentions of the past will hurt you, I will remind myself that the loss of the bond of trust we have had for so long will hurt you far more" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright blossom (Molly) Are _you_ alright? * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes, I am * Molly nods, looking relieved (Molly) Are you staying? (Morgan) where? (Molly) Here (Morgan) of course I am, why wouldn't I? (Molly) You may need a drink or a walk * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) no... I have all I need * Molly smiles softly (Molly) You do not need me to hold you? (Morgan) That'd be nice * Molly moves closer, not curling into him as she always does but her face level with his, as equals, her arm wrapping over his and onto his back. * Morgan leans his face into her shoulder, breathing deeply * Molly holds him firmly, not painfully so, but certainly offering comfort over asking for it * Morgan sighs contentedly * Molly gently strokes his back, continuing her offer as long as he will avail himself of it, just waiting on what he does next * Morgan yawns into her shoulder * Molly smiles, kissing his temple (Molly) Time to sleep, mon petit chou... (Morgan) mmmhmmmm... I think so * Molly nods (Molly) Would you like to put your ear to my heart as you do after the worst of the nightmares? * Morgan nods (Morgan) please * Molly gets into the right position, tapping her chest and waiting for him to do so * Morgan lays his head against her chest * Molly kisses his crown (Molly) Goodnight, my love (Morgan) Goodnight blossom * Molly starts to sing to him in Eisen and he's soon drifting off, her heartbeat rhythmic and loud against his ear ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Thursday, 2 December 2021 17:53:15 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **He starts to dream. He dreams he wakes up just before dawn in the bed here, everything just like when he went to sleep, except he is alone** (Morgan) [blossom?] (Molly) **there's no response at all. The room is pitch black** * Morgan gropes around to light a candle (Molly) **there's a note on his side of the bed by the candlestick** * Morgan reads it (Molly) "I am sorry, liebes herz, I have lain awake for hours thinking about this. I love you very much, but I cannot give you what you need. I cannot be the woman you need. I will write with an address when I have settled somewhere. (Molly) I am sorry, I should have seen from the start that you and I could never work. I am not open, soft or gentle enough, nor you free enough of the past to be ready for marrying again. I should have realised that I won't be at peace until I have had what you had, until I have experienced the joys and pleasures of falling in love simply and without a past to be constantly reminded of. (Molly) I am sorry for the trouble this will cause for you with your family. I will write to his Grace to deal with the situation with Capperlucia. I will submit the papers for divorce so that we may both go on our way as we need. I wish you peace and happiness, and that in time you may find a woman who is perfect as your wife and Varick's mother. (Molly) Molly. * Morgan scratches his head, muttering expletives under his breath (Molly) **The room is devoid of the fyodor trunk, his clothes from it neatly folded on the dresser * Morgan pulls his clothes on, searching the house (Molly) **her cloak and boots are gone too * Morgan goes next door, up to HeinzHarolds room and thumps on the door ** You're now known as HH (HH) What? * Morgan thrusts the note at his friend (Morgan) She's gone (HH) **HH gets out of bed completely naked, taking it nearer Morgan's candle to read it** hmm. (HH) **Inga watches Morgan, sheet covering her breasts** Has she gone to find Seb? * Morgan glances at her, grinding his teeth * HH looks at Morgan (HH) Chasing her? (Morgan) She cant have gotten far (HH) How long's she been gone? (Morgan) I've not been asleep that long (HH) Bed still warm? * HH starts pulling on clothes (Morgan) A little (HH) I: If she is going to look for him she will be going by ship to Eisen, wont she? (Morgan) The letter doesn't say she is, specifically... *he looks at Inga* what do you know of this? (HH) **Inga also gets out of bed naked, picking up a shift** Not that she was leaving (Morgan) \but the rest... (HH) I: That she has dreamt she is married to him, you and Dietlinde live happily ever after, and your children wed and have children * Morgan scowls (HH) You didn't tell me, lil darlin'... (HH) **Inga shrugs** Molly asked me not to. She said it was a secret. * HH pulls on some boots "We're goin' to be havin' a chat about that later." (HH) I: *she looks at Morgan* She won't take the Rose. I'd bet she goes through the woods to get a ship from Kingston, or rides for Carleon to get one from there* * Morgan watches her (Morgan) I'm not entirely sure I trust your judgement on that (HH) I: *she watches him back* You dont trust my judgment, or dont trust me not to lie to protect her? (Morgan) The latter * HH watches Morgan seriously "That's my _wife_ yer talking to... (Morgan) I'm aware of that. I'm also aware that she kept it from both of us... * HH goes to Inga "Anything you know, you tell us. Y' can't protect Molly from what she's done" (HH) **Inga shakes her head: That's all I know. She dreams of Seb. She has this odd idea that maybe they were supposed to be together in another life. She only knows he is Eisen, so that's where I think she might go. But I had no idea she was leaving, I thought they were fixing things" (Morgan) Given what she was saying last night, so did I. * HH kisses her forehead "Good girl. Go next door an' keep an ear for Varick". He looks to Morgan "Let's move out" * Morgan nods slightly, heading down and out of the house (HH) **They get horses sorted. It must almost dawn as the sky is lightening a little* where to? (Morgan) I hate the forest... she knows that. If I were her, thats the way I'd go * HH nods "Makin' sure y' wouldn't follow... what y' planning to do when we find her?" (Morgan) talk to her * HH looks at Morgan (HH) I dunno man, maybe you should let her go * Morgan frowns (Morgan) You forgetting that she is _my_ wife? * HH shrugs (HH) Talk to 'er, bring her back... what about next time? (Morgan) what the fuck do you mean next time (HH) I'm jus' sayin'... you have a lot o' conflict and holding back. Mebbie she's right. * HH watches Morgan (Morgan) We had conflict because she was holding back... (HH) An' you have been reserved. Mebbie you're not that compatible (Morgan) So I deserve to be abandoned by note... after being promised otherwise... thats what you're saying? (HH) Y' want to see her, I get it. *he sighs* 'Cmon, let's find her (Morgan) stay here (HH) An' let you go off alone? Better idea is for us t' go one place each (Morgan) Do what you please (HH) **HH gets on the horse heading down towards the village. Morgan goes through the woods, ten miles to Kingston. He is hungry, and the woods are still dark. He follows a small path. About twenty minutes later, he finds her cloak on the ground. ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) **There is no sign on her, just the daylight peaking through the leaves, the silence, and a mass of dense trees. On his mental compass there is no sign of her either** * Morgan picks up the cloak, looking around carefully (Molly) **It's all empty, he is utterly alone. The cawing of a crow awakens him. The room is pitch black. Beneath his ear, her heart beats steadily** * Morgan climbs gently out of bed, pulling on shirt and trousers * Molly feels him move from her (Molly) Are you alright? (Morgan) Just a nightmare * Molly yawns "It cannot be past two. Do you need my magic?" (Morgan) No, I need some air * Molly nods "Alright, my love... but if you need me, wake me please" * Morgan nods before going downstairs and standing in the open doorway (Molly) **The night is beautiful and clear, but frost is already on the grass** * Morgan closes the door, going back up to bed * Molly has lit a candle and is awake, waiting for him. She watches him (Molly) Was it the fire? (Morgan) No... you left me (Molly) Oh liebling * Molly watches him (Molly) You do not need to worry about that. I would never leave you. (Morgan) In my nightmare it was only a few hours from now... after our talk, you lay awake, got up and left to find... * Morgan frowns (Morgan) I'll show you the note * Molly waits, nodding * Morgan concentrates, pushing the image of the note to her * Molly frowns (Molly) I see (Morgan) You been talking to Inga about finding Seb? * Molly shakes her head emphatically (Molly) Absolutely not. I have not mentioned those dreams to anyone but you * Morgan nods (Molly) That is where I was going? (Morgan) Inga thought so * Molly watches what he is doing * Morgan sighs, sitting on the bed (Molly) I do not want him, liebes herz. I love _you_. * Morgan nods * Molly moves closer, putting a gentle hand on his back "I would not leave you, for anything or anyone." (Morgan) Promise? * Molly kneels up on the bed close to him, making eye contact (Molly) I absolutely promise. * Morgan nods, looking at his hands * Molly looks at them too (Molly) Are they tingling? (Morgan) no * Molly moves her hand to his shoulder (Molly) Talk to me... (Morgan) I've had several dreams where I've been told to let someone go... Dietlinde, you... (Molly) And you are thinking it might mean...? (Morgan) I don't know... but its too specific a phrase to be coincidence... * Molly nods (Molly) You do not need to let me go... in truth I would rather you do not! * Morgan nods * Molly rubs his shoulder (Molly) Are you displeased with me? (Morgan) no, just... the upset lingers... (Molly) I will help however you wish. If you wish me to sleep in the parlour I shall (Morgan) No, no... I don't wish to be without you * Molly nods (Molly) I only wish to help you * Morgan nods * Molly watches him (Molly) It sounds like it was mostly just a nightmare based on worry that I will not stay (Morgan) Could be, aye (Molly) You worry about Seb? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Inga had said you were talking about how you were meant to be together in another life... * Molly frowns a little (Molly) I haven't spoken to her about him at all, nor about the other paths * Morgan nods (Morgan) in my nightmare, I mean * Molly nods (Molly) We have seen those other paths... but that is not where we are * Morgan nods (Morgan) but where you might decide you want to be * Molly shakes her head (Molly) No. * Morgan shrugs * Molly squeezes his shoulder (Molly) Liebes herz... * Morgan sighs (Molly) It is _you_ I want. Even if I did meet him one day, it would still be _you_. * Morgan nods * Molly watches him intently "I love you. This is where our lives have taken us, you are my husband and I have made you a vow before God." * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright (Molly) You do trust me, don't you? * Morgan nods (Molly) Good. My fidelity never needs to be doubted. * Morgan nods (Molly) As for the letter... *she sighs* Yes, of course there is part of me that wishes we could have had love at first sight, and everything magical and wonderful.. . * Morgan nods, looking sad (Molly) But that is not what we had. We had a start that required so much strength and determination to create. How could I wish for something straightforward and easy when what we have is so precious that it was worth overcoming and enduring so much to make? * Morgan nods, shifting and laying on his side (Molly) People fall in love every day. But us, what we have been through... that is a rare thing indeed. * Molly lays beside him but gives him a little space (Morgan) aye it is (Molly) I certainly would not want love at first sight with anyone else ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Thursday, 2 December 2021 22:09:36 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [22:07] (Molly) I certainly would not want love at first sight with anyone else * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright my love * Molly turns on her side to face him (Molly) And from the dreams, I do know there was that potential for us, had things been different. So I do not need to chase that, you see? * Morgan nods (Molly) Shall I put out the candle? * Morgan nods * Molly rolls over, extinguishing it (Molly) Are you ready to sleep? (Morgan) I'll try * Molly nods, settling down * Molly sings to him until he drifts off (Molly) **He wakes having dreamt nothing. What has woken him is Molly's quiet voice* (Molly) **she murmurs** Door's locked, he won't catch us… * Morgan stays still, listening * Molly murmurs again "is this what you had in mind, hmm?" * Morgan slowly looks around (Molly) **the room is all dark** * Morgan reaches out towards where Molly should be * Molly is right there in bed * Molly giggles in her sleep "oh! If that would please you..." * Morgan tries to get an idea of the time (Molly) **It's around six, ninety minutes to dawn. She fidgets a little** (Molly) Mmhmm... * Morgan concentrates a moment, trying to see what she's dreaming (Molly) **in the yellow tones of her dream, she is bent over his Father's desk in Die Dauerhaftigkeit. Nothing is any different than when they were last there. Molly's skirts and petticoats are pulled up to her hips. This gives him a very clear view as he sits in his Father's chair with his hands running up the back of her thighs, and her arousal is obvious** * Morgan blushes, trying to wake up (Molly) **he manages it easily. She giggles again in her sleep** * Morgan stretches before running his hands down her back * Molly moans softly back arching * Morgan climbs out of bed, getting ready to go downstairs * Molly moans again but quieter * Morgan stretches again and heads downstairs and makes coffee (Molly) **Everything is completely quiet for a while until he hears [are you alright?] (Morgan) [fine blossom] (Molly) [You are not coming back to bed?] (Morgan) [Its not far off dawn my love] (Molly) [That is rather a shame... I will come down to make breakfast shortly] (Morgan) [Why a shame?] (Molly) [I was ummm... hoping you would join me] (Morgan) [why is that?] (Molly) [I... dreamt of you...] * Morgan heads back upstairs quietly (Molly) [I will be down in a minute, I am getting dressed] * Morgan goes into the bedroom * Molly is pulling on a shift. She watches him with a look of surprise, cheeks flushed (Molly) How are you so quiet? I did not hear you coming * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Just am * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) I hope I am not interrupting you? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) was just making coffee... you were saying... * Molly bites her lip (Molly) You and I were... being intimate... in my dream (Morgan) oh? * Molly nods (Molly) It was very good (Morgan) house? (Morgan) howso? * Molly smiles (Molly) It is always very good * Morgan nods (Morgan) what we were doing? * Molly blushes hard (Molly) Ummm... well, I was face down bent over a desk... (Morgan) oh? (Molly) It might not have been one of your desks... (Morgan) no? * Molly fidgets on the spot, blushing even more (Molly) *quietly* it uhh... might have been your Father's desk (Morgan) oh... and you were bent over it... * Molly nods. She interlinks her fingers, looking at her barefoot. In her expression he can see that she is both embarrassed and also enjoying it (Molly) Bare feet* (Molly) I was (Morgan) and then... * Molly watches him, biting her lip (Molly) And then you... then we... you made love to me like that (Morgan) I'm not sure I understand (Molly) In that position, with me bent over his desk. You made love to me. * Molly watches him, squirming a little. She tries to get an idea of his emotions from his expression and body language (Morgan) I see... not particularly conducive to... gentleness I doubt * Molly 's brows comes together, and she shakes her head (Molly) No... it wasn't gentle... (Morgan) and you... enjoyed that? * Molly nods vigorously (Molly) Very very much * Morgan nods (Morgan) and what did you intend if I was still here when you woke? * Molly fidgets again, not quite making eye contact (Molly) I was... I am not sure... I might have asked you to make love to me... (Morgan) oh? how? (Molly) How would I have asked? (Morgan) and how you would want to make love * Molly squirms more "I would have asked whether you would make love to me, even though I know it is very irregular for a woman to ask her husband..." * Morgan shrugs * Molly watches him "...and I would have wanted it however you wished to have me" (Morgan) I think... at some point I would like to try what you dreamed... * Molly looks surprised (Molly) On your Father's desk?! (Morgan) Probably not, and I don't think I'd like to wait that long * Molly bites her lip (Molly) How long would you like to wait? (Morgan) Not long at all * Molly glances around the room (Molly) We do not have a desk... (Morgan) no, we do not * Molly looks back to him "And I cannot join you on the Rose or the manor at Morgan's Rock, where we do have desks..." (Morgan) no... (Molly) Which means we must wait... unless the dresser might suffice... or the kitchen table... * Molly watches his reaction closely (Morgan) Kitchen table is a bit too risky * Molly nods (Molly) No doubt someone would interrupt * Morgan nods (Molly) We may have to be more conventional? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) Against the door, perhaps? * Morgan nods * Molly watches him as she pulls her shift back off (Molly) But another day, we will try that? * Morgan sheds his clothes (Morgan) Yes, I think so * Molly nods (Molly) I'd like that * Morgan nods * Molly moves to put her back against the door, watching him as she runs her hands over her breasts * Morgan approaches her, kissing her hard while lifting her and pinning her against the door * Molly wraps her legs around him, returning the kiss with equal vigor, her arms around his neck * Morgan positions himself and thrusts into her (Molly) **There's a knock on the door. Molly removes her mouth from his, instead sucking on his neck, somehow managing to stay quiet** (Morgan) what? (Molly) HH: Thought I'd find out if y' need me this mornin' * Molly licks up to his earlobe, purposefully clenching her internal muscles around him (Morgan) no, we're good (Molly) HH: What about f' going to Morgan's Rock? (Morgan) I can probably manage * Molly concentrates on clenching and releasing rhythmically, nipping him gently on the neck (Molly) HH: It's not an issue, Inga won't need me f' the rest o' the day (Morgan) Alright, come with us. (Molly) HH: When we getting underway? (Morgan) After breakfast (Molly) HH: Want me t' get it on? (Molly) **He can feel Molly trying not to laugh** (Morgan) Yes (Molly) HH: Alright. Want me t' wake everyone else? (Morgan) No, let them sleep for a bit longer. Its going to be a long day * Molly sucks his neck firmly (Molly) HH: Alright. **he goes downstairs whistling quietly** (Morgan) That was cruel blossom (Molly) You did not enjoy the torment? *she licks all the way up* * Morgan shoves into her * Molly tries very hard to stay quiet but it still draws a moan from her near his ear ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 3 December 2021 14:18:25 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) * Molly sucks his neck firmly (Morgan) HH: Alright. **he goes downstairs whistling quietly** (Morgan) That was cruel blossom (Morgan) You did not enjoy the torment? *she licks all the way up* (Morgan) * Morgan shoves into her (Morgan) * Molly tries very hard to stay quiet but it still draws a moan from her near his ear * Morgan leans back slightly to look at her as he does it again * Molly watches him with wide pupils, her expression full of pleasure as well as adoration (Molly) Yes please (Morgan) You want more like that? * Molly nods rapidly (Molly) If that would please you * Morgan nods, thrusting into her hard, rapidly * Molly moans again, her body holding him firmly. He can feel how her breathing changes and how tightly her fingers cling to him. From down the hall he can hear the noise of someone getting out of bed. Molly whispers urgently (Molly) Don't stop, please dont stop. I cannot endure a whole day waiting! * Morgan nods, putting his all into fucking her * Molly climaxes immediately, barely managing to stay silent. Her body shudders and tenses in waves. She tilts her head, giving him access to her neck. The sharp sting of pain on his shoulders implies he's likely to leave this joining with some marks to show for the effect he has had on her. * Morgan sucks hard on her neck, pounding into her until mercilessly until he reaches his own climax * Molly joins him in peaking once more, making a quiet mmm sound that she cannot manage to contain * Morgan empties himself into her, breathing heavily for a moment before withdrawing * Molly looks rather dazed, trembling against him (Molly) Wow... * Morgan helps her to the bed * Molly follows his lead (Morgan) Are you alright? * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) Oh yes! * Morgan nods (Morgan) We should get ready for breakfast * Molly nods (Molly) But one day soon, let's find a day where we can spend all day naked and making love? * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly takes a deep breath (Molly) How is it even when we are so pressed for time it is always so good? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I can't say I know * Molly kisses his cheek (Molly) Thank you for indulging me (Morgan) indulging you? (Molly) Making love to me because I wished it ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 3 December 2021 15:25:20 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) ((Test)) ** You are now disconnected (Network connection lost) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 3 December 2021 16:14:07 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) ((C&p pls)) (Morgan) * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I can't say I know (Morgan) * Molly kisses his cheek (Morgan) Thank you for indulging me (Morgan) indulging you? (Morgan) Making love to me because I wished it * Morgan nods * Molly finds her shift, her legs wobbly still * Morgan gets dressed (Molly) I should check on Elsie before you go * Morgan nods (Morgan) good idea (Molly) **there's the noisy of children running in the hall** (Molly) Noise* * Molly smiles, continuing to dress (Molly) Is there any chance Heinzharold has made a passable job of breakfast? ** You are now disconnected (No route to host) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 3 December 2021 16:45:55 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [16:26] (Molly) Is there any chance Heinzharold has made a passable job of breakfast? (Morgan) He's not the worst cook (Molly) That is good, I'm rather hungry now! *she smiles, watching him* * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (Molly) How did I get so lucky, hmm? * Morgan shrugs * Molly puts on her boots (Molly) There isnt a woman in the world as fortunate in her choice of husband as I (Morgan) I'm not so sure * Molly smiles (Molly) I am. And as you always say how smart I am, it must be true (Morgan) I doubt many have to deal with their husbands waking from nightmares every night (Molly) Which gives me the opportunity to show you my love and to support you * Morgan nods * Molly kisses his cheek again before she leaves him to finish dressing * Morgan does so, heading downstairs a few minutes later (Molly) **everyone has gathered there, HH sat at the table as Molly and Inga have taken over the food preparations. Elsie looks quite tired * Molly and Inga are happily chatting and giggling. Florrie and Varick both make a beeline for Morgan ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 3 December 2021 18:14:47 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [18:13] * Molly and Inga are happily chatting and giggling. Florrie and Varick both make a beeline for Morgan * Morgan kneels down to hug them (Molly) **Florrie again wants to sit with Morgan, and Varick has to sit beside him** (Molly) **Good mornings are said. Elsie is cheerful but obviously tired. Alice looks to Morgan** A: the hammock worked well * Morgan rings an arm around Varick, pulling him close before nodding at Alice (Morgan) I did wonder if perhaps I'd just not heard her (Molly) **Molly serves them breakfast, watching him with a smile** (Molly) A: No, she was fast asleep (Molly) F, to Morgan: Hammock good * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm glad you like it (Molly) **The others all get fed, and finally Molly and Inga join them. HH is the first away from the table, looking at Morgan** I'll get the horses and the carriages sorted * Morgan nods (Molly) **before long they have a carriage for Alice and Florrie, and one for Molly, Inga, Varick, Elsie and James who are going to Sunnymeade. He and HH have horses * Morgan helps everyone get loaded up (Molly) **It takes quite a lot of effort for Elsie to get into the carriage, making her and James laugh** * Molly keeps hold of his hand (Molly) *quietly* Do you have a moment to see baby Cecily, or are you not ready yet? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think I should * Molly smiles (Molly) We will see you there, my love * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly gets in, and HH mounts up, the staff walking the carriages on ** You're now known as HH * Morgan pulls himself up onto the horse * HH sets off (HH) H (HH) How y' doing? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) alright * HH nods (HH) Got things sorted? (Morgan) Looks like it (HH) She seems 'appy this morning * Morgan glances at him before nodding * HH looks back at him (HH) What? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) You're very... persistent in the mornings aren't you (HH) Whatcha mean? (Morgan) Constant questions * HH looks confused (HH) You already 'ad coffee in the kitchen an' it was almost dawn. Figured you were up (Morgan) I was (HH) Then what's the problem? (Morgan) Why do you suppose I'd already been down for coffee but was still in my bedroom when you arrived... (HH) Figured you were takin' Molly some * Morgan snorts, looking away * HH laughs (HH) Oh! (HH) Explains why she was grinnin' when she came down (Morgan) grinning? * HH nods (HH) I figured she was excited about seein' the babe, but this make more sense b'cause she and Inga were giggling * Morgan nods (Morgan) Does make a bit more sense, aye (HH) If I'da known I'd have left you to it (Morgan) tough to tell you without being overly rude (HH) Mebbie we need a code word (Morgan) thats not going to be obvious at all * HH nods (HH) Wasn' on purpose, so y' cant interrupt me for revenge though (Morgan) We agreed * HH looks at him "Hang on, y' weren't talkin' to me whilst you were ackshully doing it, right?" (Morgan) Could hardly ignore you * HH laughs (HH) Sorry man * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I didn't want to make you think there was a problem and have you barge in... * HH laughs (HH) Woulda been hilarious (Morgan) Want to see how funny it is on the receiving end of that? (HH) You've seen my bare arse b'fore anyway * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) We're going to make a stop at Sunnymeade * HH nods (HH) Want me t' take Alice and Florrie on to the port? (Morgan) May as well, aye * HH nods (HH) Goin' to see the babe? * Morgan nods (HH) What we goin' to Morgan's Rock for, exactly? (Morgan) Its complicated * HH nods "Alright: (Morgan) I've asked Alice to consider living on it... she can grow crops and trade them, deal with those bloody sheep. And finding a governess for Florrie will be much easier. And its safer than living at sea * HH nods (HH) Good idea (Morgan) We were thinking of giving her the farm (HH) Nice little place. Get some pigs and cows, it'd be fine * Morgan nods (HH) Makes it 'arder for Edward or yer Da to demand they move to Sudlachenburg too (Morgan) demand all they want * HH nods (HH) Think she'll accept? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) She doesn't like to feel like she's taking charity or not making her own way * HH nods (HH) Unnerstandable * Morgan nods (Morgan) but then its hardly expected for someone to give anything without expecting something in return (HH) Saves you finding someone else t' run it too * Morgan nods (HH) **HH and one carriage go straight on at the turning for Sunnymeade. The others go into the farm, and then into the house. Pete and the older children are all downstairs and greetings are given. Molly looks to Morgan, speaking quietly** I will go and see Beth, and let you know when we are ready for you to come up? * Morgan nods ** You're now known as Molly * Molly goes on up. Pete and the children are sorting dirty washing to help the maid, and Inga is pitching in to help. Elsie sits by the fire watching the children play ** You're now known as Elsie * Elsie watches Morgan with a smile. The children are pleased to see each other and quite loud. The seat next to her is empty * Morgan goes and sits by her (Elsie) I thought you were going to the island today * Morgan nods (Morgan) I thought I'd say hello to the baby * Elsie rubs her belly (Elsie) Wont be long until you're saying hello to this one too * Morgan nods (Morgan) No, I suppose not * Elsie looks around at the children (Elsie) I think he'll be happy here * Morgan nods (Elsie) [You can come up, liebling] (Morgan) I think they're ready for me... excuse me * Elsie nods ** You're now known as Molly * Morgan goes upstairs (Molly) **The door for the master room is ajar * Morgan knocks quietly (Molly) **Beth calls for him to come in** * Morgan enters the room (Molly) **Beth is sat up in bed drinking tea. She looks very well for having only had the baby two and a half days ago. Molly is sat on a chair beside the bed holding the tiny ginger-haired newborn wrapped in a pretty white shawl (Molly) B: Good morning, Morgan (Morgan) Beth... how are you? (Molly) B: Very well, thank you. Another few days of rest and I will be up and around as normal (Morgan) and Cecily? (Molly) B: She's well * Morgan nods (Morgan) good * Molly looks up at him, smiling softly [I've checked them both, they are fine] (Molly) She really does favour Mama * Morgan looks at the baby (Molly) **She is so small, her little face sweet. She's holding her own hand, and does indeed look like Martha. * Morgan nods (Morgan) she does (Molly) B: Pete says she looks like her namesake too * Morgan thinks * Molly smiles at her husband "She is lovely, isn't she?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) she is indeed (Molly) **She does look like the little girl he dreamt of** (Molly) She is so light! It's like holding a cat (Morgan) less claws (Molly) B: **she watches the pair, drinking her tea** hold her if you wish, Morgan * Morgan glances at her a moment before nodding * Molly stands up with her carefully, giving him the seat * Morgan sits down * Molly goes to pass her over, but seems to find the method puzzling "Gosh, it's a bit fiddly trying to work out how to pass them!" * Morgan smiles, standing up and helping her (Morgan) There's definitely a knack to it * Molly nods, watching his hands as he takes the baby * Morgan gets the baby cradled in his elbow * Molly and Beth both watch him. Fortunately she looks nothing like Jana, but the feel of her is similar * Morgan gently rocks the baby, speaking quietly (Morgan) Well hello there little Cecily, welcome to the world (Molly) **her tint eyebrows (Molly) **her tiny eyebrows raise, though she remains asleep** * Morgan watches her for a minute (Morgan) she's lovely (Molly) B: She's definitely got a lot of Forrester in her, maybe one or two of yours will look like her (Morgan) maybe * Molly smiles "I think that would be acceptable" * Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment longer before saying "Did the others go on ahead?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, no point in overwhelming Beth (Molly) B: I had more visitors and earlier with Mary * Morgan nods (Molly) **The baby starts to wake up** * Morgan rocks her gently, humming quietly (Molly) **she opens her eyes a little, then goes back to sleep. Molly watches them intently. Beth smiles** How is Elsie? (Morgan) she's alright... getting her into the carriage wasn't the easiest of tasks (Molly) B: It's a big task to do much other than sleep in the last few days * Morgan nods (Molly) Nothing seems to be happening so far, so I hope we have a little longer yet * Morgan nods (Molly) **Baby Cecily stirs again, putting her fists to her mouth and trying to suck in her hands** (Morgan) Ah, you want your mama * Molly looks amazed (Molly) How do you know that?! (Molly) *Beth finishes her tea, ready* * Morgan hands her over gently (Morgan) She was sucking her hands... trying to feed (Molly) **Beth rocks her newest daughter. Molly nods, heading for the door "I'll come back soon" * Morgan nods to beth, following Molly * Molly takes his hand when they're out and at the top of the stairs. She watches him "Are you alright, liebling?" * Morgan nods, exhaling slowly * Molly squeezes his hand (Molly) Its different than holding Gawain last year? Or you are more able to feel it now? (Morgan) Its not so difficult now (Molly) You did so well with Gawain, I did not see it at all (Morgan) see what? (Molly) The pain, that it was difficult for you (Morgan) it was different with Gawain... I'm different there * Molly nods (Molly) You are. *she sighs softly* I should let you go (Morgan) If you wish me back this evening, aye * Molly nods (Molly) Definitely. You'll think of me at the manor house if you pass by the desk in the library? *she smiles* * Morgan nods * Molly nods (Molly) And I will think of you very often, as always * Morgan nods, heading down towards the door * Molly follows, watching him go. He's back on the horse heading to the dock when he feels her emotions spill over; and intense broodiness. (Molly) An* * Morgan nudges the horse into a canter (Molly) **This sees them arrive at the dock in good time, the Rose and the Blessing moored close to each other ** You are now disconnected