------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Thursday, 30 December 2021 12:48:25 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea * Molly seems peaceful cleaning what was their first home, and after lunch with Elsie and James she starts again on the cottage she has lived in for more than a month now. HH, Inga and Varick return in the late afternoon, and he gives Molly a note whilst Inga makes everyone drinks. Sat at the table, Molly reads it whilst Varick talks to Morgan (Molly) V: I held the baby today (Morgan) Did you? Small aren't they? (Molly) V: I was veeeery careful not to drop her, I sat nicely (Morgan) I'm glad to hear that (Morgan) They don't do much at that age do they (Molly) V: she was asleep a lot * Morgan nods (Molly) V: Heinzharold held her too (Morgan) did he? (Molly) V: She looked really small then. She didn't wee on him though (Morgan) always next time (Molly) V: *he nods enthusiastically** I hope so (Molly) **HH chuckles** * Molly glances up from her letter (Molly) Beth says they are organised and ready * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (Molly) I: *she nods* It's very tidy down there, and Beth is up and taking care of things. I don't know how she manages it! * Molly nods "Just how it is for farmer's wives, I am afraid. Ideally she should have a lying-in, as noble women do, but with my brother and four older children, it is impossible" * Morgan frowns (Molly) **Inga puts down the cups in front of them. Only Elsie and James are missing, so five cups are at the table** * Molly glances at him "it displeases you?" (Morgan) Mildly (Molly) Why, my love? (Morgan) He should be helping her (Molly) HH: He's less useless than b'fore. He's not expecting 'er to make all the hot drinks and lunch * Morgan nods * Molly doesn't look offended by the comment about her brother (Molly) **Inga looks at Molly** Will you be having lying-ins when it's your turn? * Molly sips the tea, shrugging (Molly) I hadn't thought about it, but I doubt it (Molly) **HH watches Morgan** (Molly) I: I think you should. We can all pitch in in Gottkirchen so you can * Morgan raises an eyebrow, sipping his coffee * Molly shrugs again "I believe we have promised the first is to be born at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, so I doubt I will have much choice there, it will be expected of me to have both a confinement and lying-in" (Molly) HH: Unless our almighty leader gets it into 'is head to be belligerent! (Morgan) Thats unheard of... * Molly conceals the smile behind her cup, but Morgan can see it in her eyes (Molly) HH laughs: Reck'n half of Sudlachenburg has heard it (Morgan) No, I'm much too... conventional... * Molly suddenly laughs, blushing (Molly) *HH grins. Inga doesnt seem to get it* * Morgan sips his coffee again * Molly regains her composure (Molly) We have rather too much to be doing to worry about which baby will be born where, and when, anyway. (Molly) Inga nods, smiling: It'll be lovely though... * Molly looks torn a moment, and ends up looking a bit neutral (Molly) We need to find a suitable house in Gottkirchen before planning that. We would need to do far too much work to Maubourg's house in Kiev to make it bearable... (Morgan) very true (Molly) **HH looks at Morgan** Wha'chya thinkin', yer majesty? Gonna build something? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) maybe * Molly looks surprised (Molly) You would wish to? (Morgan) Its something to bear in mind * Molly nods slowly (Molly) I: That would be exciting, wouldn't it? You could decorate it just as you wished (Molly) **HH looks at Morgan** Get it all laid out as y' want it, however many stables and outbuildings y' want... * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite * Molly glances at Morgan, then tries to bring her attention to her tea (Molly) **HH is still smirking** (Molly) We would need to decide the long term plans before building. There is little point spending so much if we are to move to Die Dauerhaftigkeit once Morgan is the Graf there as well (Molly) HH: These Avalonians, so practical! * Morgan sips his coffee * Molly looks at the table a moment before sipping the tea (Molly) V: who will live in our house in Gottkirchen if we go to Sudlachenburg? * Morgan shrugs (Molly) V: when do I have to live at Koln? * Molly looks a little sad, but doesn't have an answer (Molly) **Varick looks to Morgan questioningly** (Morgan) Not for a good while (Molly) V: After I go to the Academy at Paderborn **The best Vaticine academy, very near the south coast and the port of Starke, almost a week's ride from Sudlachenburg** (Molly) **Glances go between Molly and Inga, and HH watches Morgan* (Morgan) Something we still need to discuss when its time (Molly) V: I am seven now, I will go to the academy when I am twelve. That is only five years, Papa. * Molly sips her tea. (Morgan) There's plenty of time yet then (Molly) V: Will our babies go to the Academy in Tannen like you and Uncle Edward? (Morgan) we'll see (Molly) V: Why didn't you go to the Academy, Heinzharold? (Molly) **HH grins** Because I'm not noble. I got to stay 'ome, climb trees and shear sheep instead. None of that fancy learnin' for me * Molly watches Morgan (Molly) V: Didn't you want to go with my Papa? (Molly) ((Attention?)) (Morgan) ((HeinzHarold)) (Molly) **HH shrugs nonchalantly, but Morgan can see it's not genuine** Wouldn't have been very fun for me (Molly) V: They get to use the reeeeeally big swords (Molly) **HH nods** I've done that anyway (Morgan) They're not very useful (Molly) **HH looks at Morgan** Y' ever had a duel with them? * Morgan nods (Molly) V: *he looks surprised* You've had duels?! * Morgan nods (Morgan) a few (Molly) HH: Eight. * Molly smiles (Molly) Ten. * Morgan sips his coffee (Molly) **Varick looks shocked. HH looks intrigued** * Morgan points at HeinzHarold (Morgan) you know one of them doesn't count (Molly) HH: does too * Morgan shakes his head before sipping his coffee (Molly) I happen to know of a nobleman who has had thirty four. (Molly) **even HH looks shocked by this** * Molly sips her tea (Molly) V: That's a lot of duels (Morgan) Who on theah is that? (Molly) I wouldn't like to say * Morgan frowns * Molly smiles innocently (Molly) V: You need to have more duels, Papa (Molly) **The others laugh** (Molly) **HH looks from Molly to Morgan** $If my wife had that look I'd have to tickle the answer out of her!$ (Morgan) $Later, maybe. You're both wrong, incidentally$ (Molly) $Gonna fill me in?$ * Molly looks back to the letter (Molly) Beth says to send a coach for her and Cecily when the labour begins and they will come here to help (Morgan) How's she going to help with a babe in arms? (Molly) Maybe Heinzharold can look after her... he strikes me as a man who would be very good at sitting in a chair doing nothing *she smiles at Morgan* (Morgan) true (Molly) **HH grins** I am good at that, cuddling a wee lassie. * Molly tilts her head a moment before sipping her tea (Molly) At the very least, it will mean we do not have to take Elsie's baby out in the cold * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (Molly) V: When I am a man, I am going to have one hundred duels! (Molly) [She also says that the baby may be able to nurse in the first few minutes from Elsie even if Elsie passes] (Morgan) [that surprises me] (Morgan) I'm not sure about that... (Molly) [I know almost nothing about feeding babies, but if Beth certainly does] (Molly) V: Maybe fifty? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) They should only be when there is no alternative (Molly) **the talk becomes more about Varick telling them all about the sword skills he will have and how he will use them to protect innocent people. After Varick is in bed, they have dinner and Elsie and James retire. HH suggests he goes with Morgan for the night time walk around** ** You're now known as HH (HH) How y' doing today? (Morgan) Alright * HH nods (HH) Been quiet here? (Morgan) fairly. Went to talk with Rosie's father again * HH nods (HH) Seems like a good man * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (HH) Inga liked 'im * Morgan nods (Morgan) he and Molly get on well too (HH) What do you make of 'im? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Seems alright (HH) Suspicious nature getting th' better of you? (Morgan) Maybe * HH shrugs (HH) Maybe he bothers you b'cause of Rosie? (Morgan) Maybe, aye * HH nods (HH) Rosie's a good man, Morgan (Morgan) No doubt (HH) He won't be a problem f' you and Molly * Morgan nods (HH) Gonna tell me about the duels then? (Morgan) Not much to tell. The Comte was one... * HH nods (HH) Molly was closer then? (Morgan) closer? (HH) To the right number * Morgan nods (HH) Whodya reckon the other one wasm (HH) Was? (Morgan) I've no idea... * HH nods (HH) Thought mebbie our girls needed some time to catch up an' gossip (Morgan) I figured as much... or you'd be fishing for who the other duels were... (HH) You'd tell me if y'wanted to... do you want to? (Morgan) mostly inconsequential really (HH) How'dya annoy them? Just yer usual charm? (Morgan) I accused the wife of one of them of murdering her first husband... he took exception. (HH) Hang on... not Isiah Fischler? * Morgan nods (HH) He's got a reputation f' being good (Morgan) He is (HH) As good as you though? (Morgan) He was blinded by rage... (HH) Kicked his arse then? (Morgan) punched him in the face a few times * HH nods (HH) Sounds enjoyable (Morgan) mildly... from what I understand, he enjoys that sort of thing (HH) Being punched in the face? (Morgan) hurt in general, I think... or humiliated... or controlled... * Morgan shrugs (HH) Not ideal in an Eisenfurst (Morgan) No (HH) You meant in general, not just with women, right? (Morgan) No... (HH) Oh. So he needs to be found a like-minded wife, for the good o' the Konigsreich (Morgan) Oh he's found someone (HH) Who likes t' slap him around a bit? * Morgan nods (Morgan) She's an odd one * HH shrugs (HH) I think we all 'ave little things we like * Morgan glances at him * HH looks back at him (HH) What? (Morgan) just wondering what you're confessing to there (HH) Wasn' confessing as such. As I told y' when you had an issue about being rough with Molly, as long as you're both on th' same page about things, do what you enjoy. Everyone has their foibles. (Morgan) true (HH) What's the future Eisenfurstin like then? (Morgan) I don't like her... at all (HH) But you love everyone (!) * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I know, I'm such an open hearted person (HH) What's wrong with 'er? (Morgan) its hard to describe... (HH) Did she give y' a smack on the ass too? *he grins* (Morgan) I suspect she wanted to do something like that * HH starts laughing (HH) Sorry man, it's too ridiculous for e'en me to imagine you getting yer ass smacked like that * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite (HH) Fancied you, did she? (Morgan) She fancies control, I think (HH) Pretty? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) She's obviously attractive to someone * HH laughs (HH) Think he'll marry her? (Morgan) probably (HH) Well, can't all have pretty wives who don't like t' smack our arses or hurt us... (Morgan) no, I suppose not (HH) Though gotta say, my wife has a hell of a bite on her *he grins* * Morgan snorts (Morgan) she'd kill you for telling me that * HH laughs (HH) Prob'ly. She still thinks you're Saint Morgan of Puritytown (Morgan) So I hear (HH) Won't mention to her the odd mark yer wife had on her neck the other day... * Morgan blushes (Morgan) No, I'd rather you don't (HH) She had her hair down o'er it. Wouldn't have noticed, but she kept fiddlin' with it like the cat that got th' cream * Morgan nods (Morgan) she does that (HH) Very cute * Morgan nods (HH) Yer secret's safe with me. Wont even tell Claudia * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (HH) **they get back to the cottages where the bedroom windows are lit but the downstairs aren't. HH nods to himself before grinning at Morgan* goodnight, man (Morgan) g'night * HH lets himself in to the smaller cottage, whistling to himself * Morgan heads into the bigger one ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Molly is sat on the bed still dressed when he gets back. There's a glass of cherry brandy on her nightstand, and she is sewing (Morgan) everything alright? (Molly) Mostly. And you? (Morgan) only mostly? * Molly nods slightly (Molly) I am... displeased, I suppose (Morgan) oh? (Molly) Inga had lots of questions for me about Seb and my dreams of him. * Morgan nods (Morgan) That does not surprise me (Molly) I had not realised we were telling them * Morgan sighs (Morgan) I see.. you are displeased with me (Molly) I know you would have had a good reason (Morgan) but knowing that does not matter (Molly) It stops me from feeling cross, but I am still saddened (Morgan) Our reaction to hearing Seb is alive was hardly what would be expected * Molly nods (Molly) It would have been perplexing for them * Morgan nods (Molly) I could not answer much of what she wanted to know, nor did I wish to * Morgan nods * Molly sets down the sewing (Molly) It seems so disloyal that he features in my dreams *she frowns* * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) they're not just dreams though... (Molly) Does that not make it worse, that there was a future where he and I are together instead? (Morgan) No, because that is not the path you chose to walk (Molly) It does not trouble you that they know? (Morgan) They don't know it all (Molly) They know I dream of being married to him and being happy * Morgan shrugs * Molly sighs (Molly) It does not matter. I should care far less. I am loyal to you, and they can see that * Morgan nods (Molly) Do I have your forgiveness, liebes herz? (Morgan) of course (Molly) Thank you. **she starts undressing* did you enjoy your walk? (Morgan) aye * Molly nods (Molly) Do you think the baby will come tonight? (Morgan) I don't know... (Molly) Should I wear nightwear, do you think? (Morgan) Aye, probably * Molly nods, sighing. She finds a clean shift to put on, and finishes the brandy before getting into bed * Morgan prepares clothes by the bed before getting undressed and into bed * Molly rolls over to kiss him softly "goodnight, my love" (Morgan) Goodnight blossom * Molly settles down to sleep, singing to him as usual (Molly) **He dreams at first that he is in Catherine's churchyard. It's dry but bitterly cold. Heinzharold is in the hole digging a grave. Inga is stood nearby, holding on to a sobbing Varick. They're all in black, though Heinzharold is partly covered in mud, his blonde hair streaked with it too. With a final shovel of earth, HH pulls himself out. (Molly) **he stands beside the grave. His face is dirty but there are tear tracks through the brown** Can't believe I'm doin' this again. (Molly) **Sorgi, Claudia, Peter and James carry a coffin from the chapel to the graveside. In a nearby cherry blossom tree, a crow caws loudly.** * Morgan stands quietly ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Thursday, 30 December 2021 19:19:53 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **They set the coffin down. On the surface it is marked, outlined with pyrography and filled in with blue, yellow, white and green paint, an elaborate artwork of forget-me-nots** ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Thursday, 30 December 2021 19:37:36 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [19:19] (Molly) **They set the coffin down. On the surface it is marked, outlined with pyrography and filled in with blue, yellow, white and green paint, an elaborate artwork of forget-me-nots** * Morgan looks at the coffin before hanging his head again (Molly) **something doesn't seem right. He had promised he would bury her beside him at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, his own grave space waiting for him between the two women he has loved** * Morgan looks round (Molly) **everything has a slight blue cast to it* * Morgan frowns, scanning the horizon (Molly) **There's birds static in the sky. It all seems wrong, fake somehow. * Morgan frowns, rubbing his hands together (Molly) ((To establish?)) (Morgan) ((nothing in particular, he's thinking)) (Molly) **The others are all very upset, lowering her coffin into the ground** * Morgan moves, nudging HeinzHarold (Morgan) $Look at the birds$ (Molly) **HH looks at him** $stop fucking around.$ (Morgan) $I'm not. Somethings not right$ (Molly) **HH looks angry, talking rather than gesturing"How much more not right do you need?! Molly is dead, for fucks sake!" (Molly) **Varick starts to sob louder** * Morgan scowls (Molly) **It occurs to him that even upset HH wouldn't speak to him like that, especially in front of Varick** (Morgan) You wouldn't talk to me like that... ever. * Morgan looks around again (Molly) **HH goes back to watching the coffin as the officiant who is providing a Church Of Avalon service starts, something Molly wouldn't have wanted** (Molly) ((He can realise he is dreaming at any point you think he would)) * Morgan looks at the birds again (Morgan) No... this isn't real... (Molly) **they still hang lifeless in the sky (Morgan) ((about now then)) (Molly) **the activity of the others stops, even the sound of Varick crying, as if they are puppets whose strings are not being tugged* * Morgan sighs, trying to wake up * Molly is curled up on his chest (Molly) **it feels like less than an hour has passed** * Morgan spends a few minutes trying to relax before trying to go back to sleep (Molly) **being able to feel her breathing against him helps, and he drifts off (Molly) **In his hammock, eighteen year old Morgan is fresh off middle watch and waiting for sleep to find him. He's not seen the dream visitor for weeks, though he has practiced the meditation when he has had chance. This is what he does, remembering lying on the thick rug in the study in his mind where she went on to pleasure him with her hand. (Molly) His breathing and heart rate slows. He starts to feel untethered from his hammock, his ship, even from his body. He floats for a moment before starting to feel the warmth of an open fire's heat down his side, and the rug beneath him. He is fully dressed. There's a smell of wood, paper, and roses. * Molly is laid on her stomach on the couch, the shortened dress he made her barely covers her bottom. She's reading a book, twirling her hair around one finger (Molly) Ah, there you are, my Lord! (Morgan) Here I am indeed * Molly watches him with a smile, then looks back to the book (Molly) And you'd like to practice your skills? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I've missed you * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) Flirtation will get you everywhere... * Molly raises her feet, crossing them at the ankles and wiggling her toes (Molly) I've been around * Morgan nods * Molly puts aside the book (Molly) You have been practising your meditation * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly stands up, taking the book back to the shelf (Molly) Your dream control is stronger too (Morgan) is it? * Molly suddenly throws the book at him. He has the time to make an action, though in the real world he would not (Molly) ((Up to you what action he takes)) * Morgan thinks about it, sending the book on another course * Molly smiles as it goes back on the couch (Molly) Excellent * Molly picks it up again (Molly) Try to make it stop in mid air * Molly throws it again ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Thursday, 30 December 2021 20:47:14 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [20:40] * Molly smiles as it goes back on the couch (Molly) Excellent. Now try to stop it mid-air. **it reappears in her hand, and she throws it at him again* * Morgan tries (Molly) **it slows down, but doesn't stop. She shrugs* A good attempt. It seems we will still keep seeing each other a while longer yet * Morgan nods (Molly) **The book moves into arm's reach** (Molly) **It's blue, and it is called "The Seamstress And The Nobleman: A Love Story" * Morgan reaches out and takes it (Molly) It is a love story. A young nobleman meets a common seamstress from his family's lands by chance, and it is love at first sight. (Morgan) Seems... unfeasible * Molly smiles (Molly) Since when does love care about feasible though? (Molly) *she comes to gently take the book, standing closer than is needed with an expression that implies this proximity is not just an oversight* Besides, aren't most romance novels that way? Either there are all manner of reasons a couple who are deeply attracted to each other cannot be together, or they are in denial and move from enemies to lovers... (Morgan) I don't know, I've not really read many novels like that * Molly smiles (Molly) So you are naturally appealing and charming * Morgan shrugs (Molly) Romance novels hold no appeal for a nobleman who will have his bride chosen for him according to the parents' requirements? (Morgan) I wouldn't go that far, just... Its not the sort of book I read * Molly smiles, brows raising (Molly) I cannot imagine you read the sort of books that come from Vodacce that are _very_ detailed when it comes to intimacy (Morgan) I don't read anything from Vodacce * Molly nods, putting the book away (Molly) Now you are here, would you wish to work on your meditation, dream control, or something else? (Morgan) I suppose the meditation... (Molly) Unless there is a way you would prefer to spend this limited time we have? (Morgan) prefer to, yes but... (Molly) But...? (Morgan) surely it would be more useful to practice and learn * Molly nods (Molly) You will wish to get comfortable on the rug then * Morgan nods, doing so * Molly kneels beside him (Molly) Close your eyes. Like before slow your breathing and your heart * Morgan nods, closing his eyes (Molly) **she waits til he is deeply calmed** Bring your attention here *she gently touches the centre of his forehead* like a bright purple light is here * Morgan nods, concentrating (Molly) Now listen all around you. Notice the sound of the fire, and its direction from you. Notice the distance you are from it (Molly) Now follow the sound of the bell... it is like a sound map in your mind. Distance... direction... **there are sounds and he can pinpoint them excellently, even better than his normal sharp hearing. Even behind him, which must be in the floorboards. * Morgan nods slowly (Molly) When you are in this calm state, you can make your hearing even more acute. Now, listen for my breathing, and feel the sense of being watched from that direction... *she must somehow move, because although he doesnt hear her move, he hears her breathing in various directions. Soon he starts to be able to feel her gaze on him, distance and direction, even before he can hear her breathe. It's very clear even though it should be almost impossible** * Morgan nods * Molly does this for a couple of minutes before he can hear her breathe right beside him. She slowly talks him back up to full conciousness * Molly is smiling down at him (Molly) How do you feel now, my Lord? (Morgan) centered * Molly nods (Molly) Practise it, you will improve * Morgan nods * Molly leans down to kiss him softly (Molly) And that concludes the lesson part of our time together... * Molly moves enough to watch him which she gives him a teasing smile "What comes next, do you think, my Lord?" (Morgan) What do you think? (Molly) Uh uh, I believe I asked you first (Morgan) Well, what is there to do? * Molly shrugs playfully (Molly) You could wake up in your hammock... * Molly lays down on the rug, her hair fanned out. She turns her face to watch him (Molly) We could make polite chat until it is sadly time for you to go * Morgan nods (Morgan) or... (Molly) Or we could enjoy each other (Morgan) how so? * Molly turns onto her side, running her hand from his chest to his waistband (Molly) Well, I believe that is rather obvious (Morgan) not at all (Molly) You enjoyed my hand upon you before... (Molly) Though it would be unfortunate for you to wake before I have finished. It is very hard to complete the act yourself in a crew room, and you have only just come down from the crow's nest which is one of the rare places a man can be alone enough, isnt it? *she watches him* (Morgan) thats true * Molly runs her hand over him (Molly) I should keep my hands to myself then? (Morgan) I have to say I'm torn on that * Molly bites her lip, mischief in her eyes "of course, it could be faster were I to use my mouth..." * Morgan blushes * Molly giggles (Molly) Oh dear, I have shocked you, my Lord (Morgan) Somewhat, aye (Molly) You are much more conventional than that? * Morgan shrusg (Molly) Some very lucky girl will get to do that to you in reality one day, I would imagine * Molly continues stroking him over his trousers * Morgan opens his mouth then closes it again (Molly) Would you rather wake up so that you are not left in quite a predicament? (Morgan) That may be... wiser (Molly) _that_ is not a yes... (Morgan) No, it isn't... * Molly kisses him once more before saying "next time then..." * Morgan nods (Molly) **he wakes up, but it is not daylight, and he is not in a hammock. It's a little disorienting* * Morgan tries to figure out where he is * Molly is facing away from him, and he is spooning her. It then makes sense and he knows who and where he is * Morgan nods to himself, trying to gauge the time (Molly) **It is around ninety minutes before dawn** * Morgan sighs, climbing out of bed and getting dressed * Molly wakes up (Molly) Oh, must you go so soon? (Morgan) Its about the time I wake up anyway blossom (Molly) I suppose the reasons you might linger in bed are reduced if you are saving yourself incase you are called to action twice for the draw (Morgan) IThinking about it, I don't imagine that'll make any difference should the draw occur (Molly) It would be useful to know * Morgan nods (Molly) You'll come back to bed...? * Morgan nods, climbing back in (Molly) It's a bit cold for the tree, and a bit risky that Heinzharold will catch us on the kitchen table... * Morgan nods (Morgan) true (Molly) Here will satisfy you? (Morgan) as long as I am with you anywhere would * Molly nods, slipping beneath the covers to find him with her mouth * Morgan relaxes, breath catching slightly as her mouth finds him * Molly spends quite some time teasing him with her lips and tongue * Morgan clearly enjoys it (Molly) [I believe in the dream in Kingston I wished to do this to you until you would beg...] (Morgan) [you would not be so cruel today, surely] * Molly sinks her mouth over his erection until it lightly grazes her tonsils [what is special about today, mon petit chou?] (Morgan) [nothing in particular] * Molly goes back to the teasing [then of course I would] (Morgan) [The problem is... I am likely to do the same...] (Molly) [Oh? Make me beg for what?] (Morgan) [You know full well what] * Molly takes him again to her tonsils, grinding but not allowing him to part them (Molly) Against * (Molly) [I do not have a clue, mon petit chou] (Morgan) [maybe I'll demonstrate] (Molly) [And stop me doing this? I am not sure you could bear to!] *she goes fractionally deeper* (Morgan) [Later, perhaps] (Molly) [Mmhmm] **she takes him deeper, but not quite as deep as she can, but acts like she can go no further** (Morgan) [we both know you can do more than that] (Molly) [I could... if I was begged] * Molly doesn't go any deeper, but does speed up (Morgan) [please, my love] * Molly goes slightly deeper, then pulls back to just sucking. He can sense she is enjoying herself (Molly) [Like that?] (Morgan) [more] * Molly grinds him to her tonsils [more what?] (Morgan) [You know what] * Molly takes him in shallowly [I want to hear you say it.] (Morgan) [say what?] (Molly) [Want you want more of] (Morgan) [I want to be buried within your throat] * Molly takes him again to that point that is not quite as deep as she can (Morgan) [deeper, please] * Molly goes fractionally deeper, but not much (Morgan) [please...] * Molly does it again * Morgan sighs in frustration (Molly) [Does this frustrate you, my love?] (Morgan) [yes] (Molly) [Very much?] (Morgan) [yes] * Molly pushes deeper and deeper, as deep as he can get into the tight grip of her throat * Morgan groans quietly * Molly finds his hands and weaves her fingers through his. Then she proceeds to work her throat over him, copying the speed and force he guided her to yesterday riding him on the couch next door * Morgan grunts each time she moves deep * Molly moves her fingers from his, up to his wrists, and holds them down to the bed. She adds grinding in when she gets as deep as she can * Morgan whispers (Morgan) oh god * Molly increases the grinding even more, her nails applying gentle pressure to the skin of his wrists * Morgan becomes quiet, arching his back * Molly removes her mouth entirely * Morgan breathes out slowly * Molly stays making no contact aside from holding his hands down. He can feel the warm of her breath along his hardness * Morgan relaxes back onto the bed * Molly licks up his shaft * Morgan sighs * Molly swiftly returns to the full depth (Molly) [Are tou enjoying yourself, mon petit chou?] (Morgan) mmhmm * Molly does the same again, paying attention to the familiar signals that he is getting close but not too close before stopping once more * Morgan doesn't try to hide them * Molly does this another two times, and whilst waiting after the second quietly says "would you like to beg me to ride you yet, my love?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes, I would (Molly) Go ahead then, mon petit chou *she places little gentle kisses all over his erection* (Morgan) please, my love, climb atop me that I may be within you * Molly does so. She doesnt tease him, but sinks down deeply immediately * Morgan groans deeply, arching up to meet her (Molly) Is that as you wished? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly grinds against him, moving in a rocking motion to meet her own pleasure rather than his at first * Morgan watches her, clearly enjoying her enjoyment * Molly is clearly approaching her orgasm at a rapid speed. She seems otherwise relaxed and confident. It doesn't take long before the point that he would need to interrupt her if revenge was his aim * Morgan doesn't stop her * Molly peaks hard around him, obviously finding staying quiet difficult * Morgan is pushed over the edge by this and becomes harder inside her, swelling before his seed floods from him * Molly climaxes again, still grinding on his until he seems to be ready for her to stop * Morgan lays back, breathing heavily * Molly slows then stops, taking a few moments just to lean forward and rest blissfully against his chest (Molly) You are so very enjoyable, my love (Morgan) I'm glad you approve (Molly) Oh yes. I approve of all the things you do to please me... even when they are _unconventional_ * Morgan chuckles slightly (Molly) _I_ don't think you are conventional, I think you are rather varied in your likes * Morgan nods (Morgan) and that pleases you? * Molly nods (Molly) It does... (Morgan) but... (Molly) But if all it had been was just sweet, loving intercourse that was pure and respectful, no using our hands or mouths, only ever in bed, I would have loved that too, if that was all you liked * Morgan nods (Molly) Do you feel the same, or would you have felt something was missing? (Morgan) I've no idea if it'd have felt like something was missing (Molly) How do you mean? (Morgan) I don't know if I'd have felt something was missing (Molly) You were not anticipating things to be so... unconventional? (Morgan) no (Molly) I hope it has not disappointed you that I am like I am (Morgan) Not at all * Molly nods (Molly) Thank you * Molly giggles * Morgan looks confused (Molly) I wonder if you will say the same if the draw happens and you must perform twice more today * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) we'll see * Molly nods, yawning (Molly) Mmhmm * Morgan stretches (Molly) **This nudges her loose from his chest, so she rolls off him** I hope you won't be late for dawn (Molly) **she watches him** If you are, just tell Heinzharold you are late because you had some begging to do... * Morgan rolls out of bed, pulling his clothes on (Morgan) I don't think so * Molly watches him (Molly) I am reliably informed that it is not new to him... (Morgan) begging? * Molly nods (Morgan) That doesn't terribly surprise me (Molly) No... especially when he says "Please, Cap'n Inga, hoist my mainsail" *she giggles* * Morgan sniggers * Molly yawns again "perhaps I'll sleep a little longer. Maybe I will actually dream something!" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright my love * Molly blows him a kiss before settling down into the sheets * Morgan heads downstairs ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 31 December 2021 20:43:41 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** You're now known as HH (HH) **HH comes in to Morgan's kitchen not long before dawn, looking cheerful* G'mornin'! * Morgan nods, pointing to a cup on the table (HH) No babe? * HH picks it up * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) You'd have heard I reckon (HH) Didn' know if you were gonna bring Varick to us even if it happens overnight (Morgan) Probably (Morgan) last thing we need is him waking up and being scared * HH nods (HH) Best start sleepin' in clothes then * Morgan nods * HH drinks some coffee (HH) Ready t' go? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, lets move * HH heads out to their regular spot on the wall of the rose garden (HH) How'dya sleep? * Morgan frowns (Morgan) not great * HH nods, taking a mouthful (HH) Nightmares? * Morgan nods (HH) Wanna talk about it? (Morgan) Sort of carried on from losing Elsie and Molly... we were burying Molly in the churchyard * Morgan nods in the direction of the church * HH nods (HH) That's gotta be a bad one (Morgan) Made no sense... I promised I'd take her home... then the birds were still in the sky... and you were... disrespectful (HH) I wouldn' be for that * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (HH) Tease you about pretty much anything, but you'd be too upset for it (Morgan) It wasn't teasing... (HH) I meant I norm'ly would, but not if you lost her (Morgan) The only time you've ever spoken to me like you did in the dream is when you found out about my... ability.... * HH nods (HH) Shouldn't have done that (Morgan) It was understandable man * HH shrugs (HH) What was the deal with the still birds? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) just another sign it wasn't real I think... everything was a bit... blue too (HH) Blue? Weird * Morgan nods (Morgan) very (HH) Feel like it's a warning? (Morgan) I don't know * HH nods (HH) If y' promised to take her home, you'd take her home. * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (HH) Yer ancestors were bloody stupid putting a graveyard there. Full of stones, 'ard to dig * Morgan shrugs * HH watches the sun rise (HH) Anything we can do to protect 'er? (Morgan) I don't know... we're getting Rosie's father to help... (HH) He gonna be any use when you've got Molly's ability? * Morgan nods (Morgan) He's done this procedure before, and the patient survived... part of the problem I think was too much needing to be done, so with more of us it shares the tasks to a more manageable level (HH) The patient survived?! 'Ow's that possible? (Morgan) he was lucky... it was his wife... * HH groans (HH) Jus' the thought of putting a blade on Inga... *he shudders* * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite (HH) He's gonna do the procedure then? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Gonna take a few of us... (Morgan) four ideally (HH) Him, you, molly... y' want me or Inga? (Morgan) We've seen that sort of blood before... I don't really want Inga to have to see it (HH) Y' wanna tell her she can't help, after them all living together for a month? (Morgan) I want to spare her from what she may see... I don't want her carrying guilt if it does not go to plan (HH) Want 'er looking after Varick, and I'll help with the gory stuff? (Morgan) thats what I'm thinking... though I can understand if she is against that idea (HH) She's a good girl, she'll help however she can * HH looks at him (HH) If y' didn't need Molly for her ability, you'd keep her away too (Morgan) yes I would... but your point about them spending a month together is a damn good one (HH) Need to give them all chance t' say goodbye at the least (Morgan) thats the plan... * HH nods (HH) Whatcha going to need me to do, aside from look handsome? (Morgan) Not sure yet... depends what you and Inga decide... depends what happens with Elsie... (Morgan) at the very least once labour is established, someone will need to go to get Beth * HH nods (HH) Not seen th' inside of someone for a while * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) More recently than I'd care to have * HH nods, drinking some coffee (HH) You gonna be okay, or y' gonna faint? (Morgan) I'll manage (HH) I think Molly will be okay, man. She's smart girl (Morgan) She feels responsible for what happened to Elsie... feels it should've been her (HH) Makes me want to go and give her a big hug * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know * HH stands up (HH) Let's go do that * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright (HH) That guilt makes y' more scared? * HH heads towards the cottage, drinking his coffee on the way * Morgan nods (Morgan) in my dream its what kept her pouring energy into saving Elsie... she had to save her because it should've been Molly, to her... (HH) Hard ain't it, watching someone you love turn themselves inside out with guilt they don't deserve * Morgan nods briefly before glancing at him (Morgan) smooth... * HH grins (HH) That's me (HH) Just gotta trust that she'll see sense b'fore getting herself hurt * Morgan sighs (Morgan) yes, well... (HH) Got a back up plan? (Morgan) Shove her out the way * HH laughs (HH) Seriously? (Morgan) Its not stupid if it works (HH) Any chance you'll get harmed? (Morgan) plenty I imagine (HH) Bit risky? (Morgan) more than likely (HH) No chance she'll just listen to y'? (Morgan) Maybe... but I'm preparing for the worst case (HH) Chuck her over yer shoulder, an' lock her in yer bedroom? She'll probably scream the place down but if she won't stop... * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite (HH) Bit like you sometimes... determined to th' point of self-sacrifice (Morgan) thats different (HH) Why? (Morgan) because it is (HH) B'cause it's you, right? * Morgan nods (HH) Think you matter less th' her than she does to you? * Morgan shakes his head (HH) Not any diff'rent then (Morgan) The world would be calmer without me... if it came to it, me dying would have a more beneficial impact than it being someone else (HH) The hell it would! (HH) Imagine what that would do t' me, and Claudia, let alone Molly and Varick * Morgan sips his coffee * HH looks at the ground "Don't fucking consider it, man. We mourned you enough already." * Morgan nods (Morgan) I have no intention of doing so (HH) No situation where you givin' up yer life would be worth it to save someone else. (Morgan) You wouldn't be saying that were it Molly, or Inga, or Varick... (HH) I'd take the bullet meself before lettin' ya (Morgan) And what would that do to me? (HH) You managed years without me, you'd take good care of my lil darlin, and you'd have Molly an' Varick. You've got too much t' do for Eisen. * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) No, I need you (HH) **They get near the cottage. HH just shrugs at this** * Morgan thumps him (HH) Come on, let's get some cuddles, eh? * Morgan nods * HH opens the door. Elsie, James and Varick are all down for breakfast. James and Varick are making toast. There's no sign of Molly and Inga. * HH looks around "No Molly? Tha's unusual" (Morgan) [where are you blossom?] (HH) [Oh! Uhhhh... I am sorry, my love. I will be down shortly] (Morgan) [were you still asleep?] (HH) [No...] (Morgan) She'll be down in a minute... where's Inga? (HH) Prob'ly having a lie in (HH) V: It's getting very late to be in bed! We haven't seen Mama yet. * HH nods "Mebbie we need to put some cold water on them, wake them up?" (HH) **Varick looks excited by this idea** (HH) V: We need a bucket, Papa! (Morgan) oh no, they'd make our lives difficult for weeks (HH) V: would they lock us in cupboards? (Morgan) No,they wouldn't be that horrible (HH) **Inga comes in, smiling** Who wouldn't be horrible? * HH wraps his arms around her from behind "Morgan thinks if we tip cold water on you ladies we'd be in trouble" (HH) **She smiles at Varick "Heinzharold would be in trouble, because I would know it was his idea" * HH looks mock affronted "Would I, most loyal knight, betray the trust of my fair Lady with a bucket of cold liquid from yon well?" (Morgan) Varick, in my line of work during the war, this is what I would call useful information to be exploited later... (HH) V: Why? (Morgan) because we could've gotten away with something and HeinzHarold would get blamed for it... (HH) V: next time we should do it to get him in trouble? (Morgan) depends how funny it is (HH) V: **he thinks** probably not very funny (HH) **Heinzharold clutches his chest like he has been wounded, and dramatically flops around on the floor** (HH) I: *she rolls her eyes, then looks at Morgan** Is Molly upstairs? I'll go up to have a chat with her and then make more breakfast (Morgan) uhh, she'll be down in a moment... (HH) I: It's no problem, it's a little bit private anyway * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) do knock, though... (HH) I: *she nods, heading up the stairs** (HH) **Varick tries to help HH off the floor, but it ends up as gentle rough-housing * Morgan rolls his eyes, getting fresh coffee (HH) **he faintly hears a tapping on the bedroom door and Inga quietly talking (HH) [**with some amusement** You could have warned me Inga was coming, my love!] (Morgan) [I was busy watching HeinzHarold and Varick playing (HH) [I will send her back down, I am not dressed] * HH and Varick are still playing. It's carefree and Varick is obviously loving it * Morgan watches them, sipping his coffee (HH) **Inga comes back down, also watching the playing. She stands beside Morgan, speaking quietly* I'm looking forward to him this with his own children (HH) Doing* * Morgan nods (Morgan) he's going to be a wonderful father (HH) **She smiles, looking very broody** he definitely is (Morgan) holding Cecily is having an effect on you? (HH) I: **she nods** she's so sweet and small, I cannot wait for the day I can show him his own daughter or son * Morgan nods (HH) **She sighs wistfully** He would be so thrilled * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, he will * HH can't have heard her, but he glances up from the melee to give her a glance, then grins and gestures to Morgan $not flirting with my wife are ya? (HH) I: **she doesn't notice the gestures** Maybe next winter, or into the spring... * Morgan shakes his head slightly (HH) **Inga smiles** It depends on when we have a permanent place to settle * Morgan nods (Morgan) Sudlachenburg? (HH) I: Perhaps. I don't know whether you and Molly will want us living closer (Morgan) We will end up there eventually (HH) I: *she nods** that will be nice (Morgan) you wish to be close to us? (HH) I: We do * Morgan nods slightly (HH) I: would that be alright? (Morgan) of course it would * HH picks Varick up, and jogs with him into the parlour so Inga can make breakfast. Molly comes down all neat and tidy by the time eggs are fried. * Morgan moves and kisses her cheek (HH) **Molly smiles warmly: Good morning, my love ** You're now known as Molly (Morgan) blossom (Molly) Are you well? (Morgan) aye. you? * Molly smiles (Molly) Mmhmm * Molly goes on her tiptoes to whisper to him (Molly) I dreamt of you (Morgan) oh? (Molly) Are you sure you dare to know here and now? (Morgan) best not I suppose... Inga wanted to talk to you (Molly) I will tell you later then, my love * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly goes to help Inga with the breakfast, and they talk quietly as they do so. James and Elsie seem happy just eating together at the table * Morgan wanders through to the parlour (Molly) **Varick and HH are still playing. It is only the size difference that makes it any different to how he and HH used to play when they were ten * Morgan sits in one of the chairs (Molly) **They dont pay any attention to him, just like a pair of children. It reminds him of Heinzharold Senior watching them from the door of his forge as they played a game of rival pirates that ended in horseplay * Morgan smiles to himself * Molly sticks her head around the door, watching the game before looking to Morgan "I'm going to check Elsie, my love" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright blossom (Molly) **he hears nothing for ten minutes, but more memories of he and HH as children come to him, including when Morgan had to go to the academy with Adalbrecht and Edward, leaving HH with the comforts of staying in Sudlachenburg with his parents and siblings. Little did he know that two years into his time so far from home, Heinzharold Senior would be dead * Morgan watches them, sipping his coffee (Molly) [Still nothing happening, my love. I think we wont be testing whether we can maintain our usual activities and also deal with the draw today.] (Morgan) [Alright blossom] (Molly) **Varick gets up** Papa, play with me! * Morgan puts his coffee aside before picking the boy up and turning him upside down (Molly) **HH gets up** Y' wanna watch this one, he's got a mean right hook * Morgan nods (Molly) **Varick squeals with delight** (Molly) HH: Reck'n I can catch her wife for that cuddle now? (Molly) Yer * * Morgan nods (Morgan) she's just gone to check on Elsie... nothing doing today she thinks (Molly) **He nods** That's good. $want me to have a little chat about her not sacrificing herself?$ (Morgan) $please$ (Molly) $tell her she has to do what you tell her or we'll spank her like a naughty child?$ (Morgan) $If you want, but you might not be ready for her reply$ (Molly) **HH looks confused, then speechless** * Morgan grins, swinging Varick around (Molly) **from upside down, Varick says** is Heinzharold broken now? His mouth has stopped! (Morgan) Its unusual isn't it (Molly) V: It's a bit creepy! * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know what you mean (Molly) **HH grins** Guess I'll be off then * Morgan nods (Molly) HH: See you soon, ballhead. **he goes off whistling** ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) That's Florrie's special name for you! (Morgan) he thought it was funny (Varick) Why? (Morgan) its a bit unusual isn't it... * Varick nods (Varick) When is the baby coming? (Morgan) I don't know, but Molly doesn't think its today (Varick) Can we go out on the horses then? (Morgan) You want to see the horses? (Varick) Or ride on them * Morgan nods (Morgan) Come on then, lets get you a coat (Varick) Why doesn't your horse have a name? (Morgan) It doesn't really feel like my horse (Varick) Whose horse does it feel like? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Xantha is my horse * Varick starts getting his coat (Varick) What about Crusader? (Morgan) I suppose strictly speaking he's yours... (Morgan) since he was your fathers (Varick) I have my pony. What about your Palominos * Morgan shrugs * Varick does up his buttons "Will Aurora be huge and round like Elsie now? She has a baby horse in her tummy" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I expect so (Varick) I asked William how the baby horse got in her tummy. He knows a lot about baby animals. (Morgan) I imagine he does... (Varick) He says it's like they are playing leapfrog, then the daddy animal keeps trying, but he can't jump over because the mummy animal is too tall. Then he gives up, and after a while the mummy animal gets fat and there's a baby animal in her tummy. * Varick puts on his boots (Morgan) I see (Varick) **Inga is cleaning in the kitchen when Varick walks through, still talking** And then, the baby animal comes out of her bottom, except it's only sort of her bottom. Sometimes the farmer has to put his hand in and pull the baby animal out. (Varick) **Inga looks at Morgan, trying hard to keep a straight face** (Morgan) Very informative (Varick) **Inga coughs to conceal the laugh** Are you going out to play? * Varick nods "We are going to see the horses. My Papa's horse doesn't have a name, but Heinzharold's horse is called Greta. That's a silly name for a horse." (Varick) **Inga smiles "I agree with you. She should have a nicer name, like buttercup, or daisy. Don't you agree, Morgan?" (Morgan) Aren't they cows names? * Varick looks at Morgan (Varick) I think that's okay, Papa. If they can have people names, I think they can have cow names * Morgan nods (Morgan) can't really argue with that (Varick) I think your horse should be called Valkyrie... I could write a book. It would be The Adventures Of Valkyrie And Buttercup. (Varick) **Inga tries not to laugh again** (Morgan) I'd certainly read it (Varick) I: I like the idea of Heinzharold riding a horse called Buttercup * Morgan raises an eyebrow (Morgan) I'll let you raise that idea (Varick) **She smiles** I'll tell him it would make me happy * Morgan winces (Morgan) that'll do it * Varick looks confused, looking at Morgan (Varick) Why do you wince, Papa? (Morgan) Thats hard to explain (Varick) I: *she smiles* Molly said it was very useful if you use it sparingly. * Morgan nods (Morgan) it is (Varick) I: And being disappointed * Morgan nods * Varick shrugs (Varick) Girls are complicated. I like horses more. * Morgan nods (Morgan) they definitely are (Varick) **Inga smiles** I'll let Molly know you've gone to the stables. Do you want Heinzharold to join you? (Morgan) No, I think I'd like a little time just me and my son (Varick) I: I'll find him some work to do * Morgan nods * Varick beams up at Morgan, taking his hand (Varick) Come on Papa, I want to see what Buttercup thinks of her new name * Morgan nods, leading him out of the cottage ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 1 January 2022 14:10:26 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Varick) **Varick seems quite at home in Catherine's stables, looking at The various horses** (Varick) My Daddy liked horses a lot. * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Varick) I can't remember as much about him as I used to. (Morgan) Thats normal (Varick) If Elsie dies, will I forget her too? (Morgan) I don't think so... I don't think you'll forget your father either (Varick) But I don't remember very much * Morgan nods (Varick) Do you remember a lot? (Morgan) about what? (Varick) People who died (Morgan) Depends how well I knew them (Varick) What about your family? (Morgan) You mean Dietlinde and Jana? * Varick nods, climbing on a mounting block to stroke the nose of the mare now called Valkyrie (Morgan) I remember a lot... but your memory changes as you get older (Varick) I wish I could remember more * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know what you mean (Varick) Would you forget me? (Morgan) No. (Varick) **the horse, usually quite grumpy, seems to enjoy Varick's attention** (Varick) Would you forget Mama? (Morgan) No, I wouldn't (Varick) Okay. Which horse will we ride? (Morgan) probably Valkyrie (Varick) Can I help you? * Varick does a good job of helping get the mare saddled, and they are soon in the courtyard (Varick) How far can we ride? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) lets see how we feel shall we? * Varick nods. They head off on a route he and Molly had taken just a few days after he returned from Eisen. It was warmer then, but not by much. Varick is quietly looking around as Valkyrie makes reasonable pace. They pass the gate that Molly jumped, and then the oak tree they were racing to. One passed it, she had chosen the prize of having him ask her to be his mistress so she could give him a clear answer (Varick) It's nice here * Morgan nods (Morgan) its not bad (Varick) I like living in our cottage (Morgan) why's that? (Varick) It's comfortable, and everyone is with us * Morgan nods (Varick) I didn't think I would like living in just a cottage. (Morgan) no? (Varick) Nobles don't have to live in cottages (Morgan) I like cottages... but when you've slept in a ditch, anywhere can be cozy (Varick) Why do you like cottages? (Morgan) They're homely and comfortable (Varick) Will we live in a cottage when we go home? (Morgan) I doubt it... probably something a bit bigger (Varick) Who will live with us? (Morgan) Once we've settled it'll just be you, Molly and me... (Varick) No servants? (Morgan) Probably (Varick) That's good, I dont think we can look after eight babies alone (Morgan) no? (Varick) We only have six hands! (Morgan) We won't have them all at once (Varick) But that would be quicker (Morgan) true * Varick thinks about it (Varick) Mama would go pop. * Morgan nods (Morgan) that would be undesirable * Varick nods (Varick) Maybe just four (Morgan) Even that could be bit much (Varick) What about two? (Morgan) Could manage that... twins run in Molly's family... (Varick) I would like twins, would you? * Morgan nods (Varick) Why did you only have one baby before? (Morgan) You don't get to choose... (Varick) Did you like babies before you had one? * Morgan nods (Morgan) They're sweet (Varick) Did you always want lots of them? (Morgan) I wasn't really fussed (Varick) Did you want more brothers? (Morgan) I had Edward and HeinzHarold, I didn't need any more (Varick) Heinzharold isn't your brother (Morgan) We've been friends that long it feels that way (Varick) I would like a friend like that * Morgan nods (Varick) **they ride down into the valley. That February day, he and Molly had ridden up the other side and had a picnic overlooking the Torrington estate, avoid Kai who was only a few days past his brutalisation of Elsie. They have been out a few hours, and haven't brought any lunch, so they go home. Once Valkyrie is stabled, a hungry Varick spends a few moments with the horse formerly known as Greta before going into the coachyard** (Varick) She is called Buttercup now (Morgan) she knows that does she? (Varick) She likes it better. **A messenger on a horse comes trotting into the yard. He looks busy but not harried** * Morgan goes to intercept him (Varick) **He inclines his head** Good morning (Morgan) morning. What've you got? (Varick) M: Two for Her Grace, one each for Duke and Duchess Koertig (Morgan) I'll take them (Varick) **he hands them over with thanks, then gets on his way * Morgan goes back to Varick (Morgan) shall we go find her Grace, give her her letters? * Varick nods * Morgan takes his hand, heading to the big house (Varick) What about your letter? (Morgan) I'll read it in a bit * Varick keeps up with him. Catherine is found in her library alone (Morgan) Your Grace... (Varick) C: Good morning, Morgan, good morning Varick * Varick bows politely (Morgan) You are well? (Varick) C: I am. How is Elsie? (Morgan) She was well before we went for a ride (Varick) C: And everyone else? * Morgan nods (Morgan) fine * Morgan puts the letters on a table (Morgan) we bumped into a messenger, thought I'd save him the trip (Varick) C: Thank you. What a surprise it was that Doctor Rosenkrantz was so connected to both Molly _and_ Heinzharold! * Morgan nods (Morgan) indeed (Varick) And he will help with the birth (Varick) C:* * Morgan nods * Varick shakes his head "Mama doesnt need any help with the baby, because she-..." He catches himself, looking at Morgan (Morgan) She's very accomplished, but the help won't hurt at all * Varick nods, staying quiet (Varick) C: He is a very gentle man, I haven't seen him for a few years. It must have been around the time Molly was sick and you arrived ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 1 January 2022 16:20:28 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [16:13] (Varick) C: He is a very gentle man, I haven't seen him for a few years. It must have been around the time Molly was sick and you arrived * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite the fortuitous coincidence (Molly) **She nods** He mentioned he would like to meet Elsie when he returns from town ** You're now known as Catherine (Morgan) We can arrange that (Morgan) Molly doesn't think it'll be today anyway * Catherine nods (Catherine) I believe he wanted to see the church in Tawstock, but I am sure he will not be long * Morgan nods (Morgan) well, we'll be at the cottages... * Catherine thanks him again for bringing her letters, looking eager to read them. Varick holds his hand again as they go through the familiar corridors "Do you like him?" ** You're now known as Varick (Morgan) who? (Varick) The doctor (Morgan) I suppose so (Varick) Can we trust him? (Morgan) HeinzHarold says so (Varick) How does Heinzharold know him? (Morgan) He's the father of a friend HeinzHarold had that he thought died in the war (Varick) The one with the bum? * Morgan nods * Varick giggles (Varick) He sounds like fun (Morgan) aye (Varick) Is Heinzharold happy now? (Morgan) I think so, aye * Varick nods (Varick) Maybe Elsie won't die? (Morgan) I really hope not, but there's still a very good chance she will (Varick) But she has the doctor _and_ Mama * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Morgan) we'll do our very best Varick, I promise * Varick nods (Varick) Okay, I trust you Papa * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm glad to hear that (Varick) Can we have food now? (Morgan) aye, lets go get some (Varick) **After lunch, Morgan puts Varick for his nap, returning downstairs just as HH and Inga are leaving. HH looks pretty happy, gesturing $why didn't you tell me how good being married is?!$ (Morgan) $I'd have though the look of contentment made that clear$ (Varick) **HH grins, getting pulled out of the door. Molly watches them go with a smile** ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Have you noticed how often everyone deserts us during nap time? * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes I have * Morgan puts her letter on the table * Molly looks intrigued (Molly) Shall we take it to the parlour? * Morgan nods (Morgan) if you wish (Molly) **Molly gets them set up in the parlour with tea, waiting until he is settled before sitting at his feet with her head resting on his knee, watching the fire** (Molly) Heinzharold is worried about you (Morgan) why? (Molly) He says you are very worried about me, and that if I get hurt you won't blame me and my wilfulness, you will blame yourself for not being able to stop me. * Morgan nods (Morgan) he's right (Molly) He says if I don't want you to live with any more guilt, I have to act like it * Morgan frowns (Molly) He wasn't being unkind (Morgan) I see (Molly) He's very worried * Morgan nods (Morgan) sounds like it (Molly) I don't want you to feel that... * Morgan nods (Molly) ... but it would not be your fault. (Morgan) Yes, it would... it'd mean you had chosen to ignore what I asked, demanded of you... (Molly) And how would that be _your_ fault, and not mine? (Morgan) Of course it is, because I'd not shown you how much I need you to be here with me... its either that or you just don't care, and I don't wish to consider that option * Molly looks troubled by this. She quietly says (Molly) That is what you would think, that maybe you have let me down like that, or maybe I do not love you enough? * Morgan nods (Molly) Oh liebling... I do know you need me. And I love you very deeply indeed * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding slightly * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) What is it, my love? (Morgan) Its hard to shake... I've seen it in a dream, I know how it feels when you refused to stop (Molly) It was just a nightmare, I think *she takes his hand, kissing his palm* (Morgan) Maybe (Molly) It is paining you still? * Morgan nods (Molly) I'm sorry for it * Morgan nods (Molly) Perhaps only it being over will bring you peace of mind * Morgan nods (Morgan) I wouldn't be surprised * Molly nods sadly (Molly) I do not wish to hurry it for their sake, but I would not wish you to go on being so troubled * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) it is what it is (Molly) Do you wish I did not have this talent? (Morgan) No... no I don't (Molly) Just that I was more buildable, that you could trust me more? (Molly) Biddable * (Morgan) its not that I don't trust you... but you blame yourself for her predicament, and I know how strong the drive to mend things is * Molly nods (Molly) I want her to live... I don't want to see the pain in James if she does not. I could not stop you losing them, maybe I could stop another man going through it... (Morgan) Not at that cost (Molly) Maybe it would not come to that. Maybe I will just need a little time to recuperate (Morgan) That I could tolerate... but I cannot lose you * Molly watches him intently (Molly) I know it would pain you very greatly * Morgan nods * Molly kisses his palm (Molly) You are stronger than you know though. I cannot believe you would not find the strength to go on and be a wonderful father and Graf (Morgan) I do not wish to (Molly) I know, but you would. You would survive anything now. * Morgan scowls (Molly) If I have done nothing else in the time we have been close, I hope I have at least succeeded in giving you what you need to keep moving forward, to keep healing, and to find happiness where you can * Morgan scowls more * Molly looks perturbed (Molly) I have not managed that? (Morgan) Think of what you are saying and tell me that does not sound like you are preparing me to be without you... (Molly) I do not intend to leave you * Morgan nods slightly (Molly) I no more wish to be away from you than you from me (Morgan) Then you need to show that with your decisions (Molly) By stopping if you say * Morgan nods (Morgan) by not killing yourself trying to save her (Molly) How will you know what I am and am not capable of? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I don't know * Molly nods (Molly) I suppose we will have to wait and see * Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment before picking up her letter (Molly) Let's see what this is * Morgan nods, watching her open it * Molly nods slowly as she reads (Molly) It is from Faulk... (Morgan) oh? (Molly) He wonders when we will sign the finalised documents, and suggests he takes them to Edward's wedding for us to do so... * Morgan frowns (Morgan) right * Molly sighs (Molly) That is a problem (Morgan) the wedding? (Molly) The possible lack of one, and having to explain Edward's illegitimate child to His Grace * Morgan nods (Morgan) We'll cross that bridge when we come to it * Morgan takes out his own letter, opening it (Molly) **His is from Sinan Gottlieb. The first ship will be ready in the first few days of December, can he send her official name? Also his second ship, the double-hulled one, will be ready by mid-January. The cost is five hundred guilders and one thousand guilders respectively, due at completion of each ** (Morgan) huh... quicker than I expected * Molly smiles a little (Molly) What is? (Morgan) the first ship... first week of december, the next one mid January (Morgan) Sinan Gottlieb needs the name * Molly smiles (Molly) That is the one you wished to call Star Of The Sea...? ((Incase you dont remember, it is the meaning of her name and something he'd decided months ago)) * Morgan nods * Molly smiles even more "I love that" * Morgan nods thoughtfully * Molly tilts her head "that puzzles you?" (Morgan) No... I'm thinking about the other one (Molly) I believe Varick wanted it to be called Storm Dancer, but Edward suggested Reconciliation... (Morgan) Tough choice (Molly) Maybe something else will come to you * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) we'll see (Molly) Would you wish to name one for them? (Morgan) I think so * Molly nods (Molly) That would be sweet * Morgan nods (Morgan) does Faulk say any more? (Molly) He hopes we are well but that is all * Morgan nods * Molly nods too (Molly) We are, aren't we? Though you are worried for me, we are happy? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly smiles (Molly) Good (Molly) Will we have my father write to Faulk when he writes to Edward for us? (Morgan) Probably a good idea * Molly nods (Molly) I will leave him a note once the situation with Elsie is resolved * Morgan nods * Molly smiles a little, then drinks some tea, going back to watching the fire (Molly) Heinzharold likes to hug, doesn't he? ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 1 January 2022 20:47:20 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [20:40] (Molly) Heinzharold likes to hug, doesn't he? * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes (Molly) I knew he is very cuddly with Inga, but... * Molly shrugs, glancing at him (Morgan) what? (Molly) I didn't realise he was cuddly with anyone but his wife (Morgan) he's worried about you as well * Molly nods (Molly) I know he is. He is worried about how I feel about what happened to Elsie * Morgan nods (Molly) He is very sweet. I am not used to so much hugging though (Morgan) You get used to it (Molly) Oh, I did not say I do not like it! It is just unfamiliar * Morgan nods (Molly) I can understand that need for him * Morgan nods (Molly) Does he hug you often? * Morgan nods (Morgan) as often as he can get away with it * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) Very rarely, I should imagine (Morgan) More often than you'd imagine (Molly) Do you like it? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) its the way its always been (Molly) Were you like that _before_? (Morgan) like what? (Molly) Like he is, prone to cuddling * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) only with him really (Molly) You do not hug Claudia? (Morgan) She doesn't like it * Molly nods (Molly) Do you wish she did? (Morgan) To a point * Molly nods (Molly) You are less keen on it than Heinzharold is, I think? * Morgan nods (Morgan) a bit, aye * Molly nods (Molly) I wonder whether some of that comes from your backgrounds. I cannot imagine your father was particularly physically affectionate? (Morgan) No, he and Edward both thought it inappropriate * Molly nods sadly (Molly) My brothers were too old, and my father is... *she shrugs* You know how he can be. My mother was better, but it still was not what I would hope for for a child * Morgan nods (Molly) And then I suppose you went off to school, and no longer had even your mother's touch? * Morgan nods (Molly) And you adapted to that, and became so independent? (Morgan) I suppose so * Molly leans her cheek to his knee again, sipping her tea (Molly) That has been hard to overcome since your time at the academy? (Morgan) To a point... more since the fire... I closed myself off * Molly nods (Molly) It's nice that before the fire you must have had some time of not having it * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) I hope one day that you will be able to have that again * Morgan nods * Molly nods again, and it's a little while of quiet before she says (Molly) Did you enjoy your ride? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, we did (Molly) Did you go to the village? (Morgan) No, we didn't * Molly nods (Molly) Inga tells me Heinzharold's horse has been renamed (Morgan) apparently so (Molly) Inga disliked her being called Greta **she giggles** (Morgan) I figured as much (Molly) I'm not sure anyone would like their spouse naming their horse after someone they had kissed! (Morgan) No, I wouldn't imagine so (Molly) I would not have liked you calling your horse Evie, and it would be impractical for mine to also be called Morgan *she laughs softly* (Morgan) true... * Molly glances at him with mischief (Molly) Perhaps I'd need to collect a few more kisses before picking a name (Morgan) Well... you _couod_ (Molly) Could I? And then what would happen? *she smirks* (Morgan) Well, you'd have a name for the horse ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Sunday, 2 January 2022 20:11:22 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) I would not have liked you calling your horse Evie, and it would be impractical for mine to also be called Morgan *she laughs softly* (Morgan) true... (Morgan) * Molly glances at him with mischief (Morgan) Perhaps I'd need to collect a few more kisses before picking a name (Morgan) Well... you _couod_ (Morgan) Could I? And then what would happen? *she smirks* (Morgan) Well, you'd have a name for the horse (Molly) I shall round up some willing candidates, shall I, mon petit chou? **she watches him, looking amused* (Morgan) have some in mind do you? * Molly shakes her head "Perhaps I will sit on your lap and we can spend some time reaffirming that your name is the only one on my lips for the rest of our lives…" * Morgan nods * Molly does so, and they spend a little time just like this, no escalation beyond just kissing. What parts them is a sudden shout of "Papa!!" * Morgan goes to the stairs (Morgan) yes? (Molly) V: Look, Papa! **varick stays in his room** * Morgan climbs the stairs to him (Molly) **Varick is sat on the bed. Where Morgan left Captain Ulysses curled up there is now a second cat, solid grey, curled up with him ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) Two cats! (Morgan) where did that come from? * Varick shrugs (Varick) It was here when I woke up (Morgan) We'll have to ask (Varick) But look, they each other! (Varick) Love* (Morgan) we don't know that (Varick) They are cuddling * Morgan nods (Morgan) true (Varick) Can we keep this one too, Papa? (Morgan) it probably belongs to someone * Varick looks very sad (Varick) But I would love it (Morgan) I know you would * Varick gets up, then kneels beside the bed gently stroking the two cats, both of whom start stretching. The grey one has very green eyes (Varick) Do you want to stroke them? * Morgan nods, kneeling down to do so (Varick) **both cats start purring. The grey one seems very tame and placid (Varick) The new one likes you (Morgan) seems so * Varick is busy watching the cat when there is a knock at the front door (Morgan) I wonder who that could be... I'll be back in a minute (Varick) **Molly has already opened the door and let Doctor Rosenkrantz in when Morgan gets there. He bows politely "Good Afternoon, Your Excellency" * Morgan inclines his head ** You're now known as Rosenkrantz (Rosenkrantz) I wondered if I could meet Elsie? (Morgan) Should be able to arrange that (Rosenkrantz) **Two cats come streaking down the stairs and through to the parlour, and a small boy calling for them to calm down chases after them** (Rosenkrantz) **Molly looks at Morgan** oh no, not another one! * Rosenkrantz looks amused, watching the pandemonium as the cats come back into the kitchen as high speed (Morgan) Not sure where that one turned up from (Rosenkrantz) M: *she looks a little embarrassed** Please excuse the chaos, my Lord, it is usually calmer... * Rosenkrantz smiles "This is what a happy home looks like to me. Be thankful your son likes cats and not geese!" * Morgan frowns (Rosenkrantz) **the cats jump up on the table. Varick comes in, snatching one underneath each arm. Both of them stay still** Sorry, Papa. * Rosenkrantz smiles at the boy, then looks to Morgan for official introductions (Morgan) Its fine Varick.. Freiarr Insel, this is my son, Freiarr Koln... Varick, this is Dr Rosenkrantz (Rosenkrantz) **both of them bow politely** (Rosenkrantz) V: Should I take the cats in the garden? * Morgan nods (Morgan) maybe go see if Inga wants to help you find out where that one turned up from (Rosenkrantz) V: **he nods, taking the cats out of the front door** (Rosenkrantz) **Molly sorts tea and cake, inviting Rosenkrantz to sit** (Morgan) I'll go find Elsie * Rosenkrantz to Morgan "A handsome young man. He is from your first marriage?" * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) no... we adopted him * Rosenkrantz looks surprised (Rosenkrantz) He looks a little like you * Morgan nods (Morgan) there is a familial connection some generations back * Rosenkrantz thanks Molly as she puts his cup down (Rosenkrantz) M: should I see if Elsie is awake, liebes herz? * Morgan nods (Morgan) best had (Rosenkrantz) **Molly goes upstairs** (Rosenkrantz) It's good to see her so well * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) She seems to have a strong interest in medicine * Morgan nods (Morgan) she's saved me a couple of times here... (Rosenkrantz) Something I have long loved about being a doctor, you never know the impact saving just one life can have on the world * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) quite (Rosenkrantz) Things are resolved with her family, I hope. (Morgan) more or less... there is still some tension with her brother, but I believe that is abating * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) I wondered what had happened after we had to leave (Morgan) She was taken in here and employed (Rosenkrantz) Her Grace explained that you and Molly had met and fallen in love here * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Rosenkrantz) I hope I am not poking into business I am not welcome in here (Morgan) Not yet, no... * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) I will be staying until after the birth (Morgan) I appreciate that * Rosenkrantz smiles (Rosenkrantz) I like to see things come right for people, especially those who have been unfortunate * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye... We've tried to make her last few weeks as pleasant as possible * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) That is kind * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) it is right * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) I wanted to invite you all to visit us in Insel. My wife and daughter would be overjoyed to see Molly and how well she is doing (Morgan) thank you... we are under time constraints but we will see what we can do (Rosenkrantz) I can introduce your son to our geese * Morgan nods (Morgan) as long as they stay away from me (Rosenkrantz) Are you scared of them, your Excellency? (Morgan) Not scared, no... I just find them to be vicious, evil minded things * Rosenkrantz sips the tea ** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) ** Morgan has joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 3 January 2022 12:28:41 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) thank you... we are under time constraints but we will see what we can do (Morgan) I can introduce your son to our geese (Morgan) * Morgan nods (Morgan) as long as they stay away from me (Morgan) Are you scared of them, your Excellency? (Morgan) Not scared, no... I just find them to be vicious, evil minded things (Morgan) * Rosenkrantz sips the tea (Morgan) * Disconnected (). (Rosenkrantz) My children tamed the oldest two, and then Ilena hand-reared most of the others. Seb had enlisted straight out of the Academy * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) Were you army or navy? (Morgan) navy * Rosenkrantz nods "Seb was the first of the Rosenkrantz's to join the navy. My brothers and I were all army" (Morgan) That must have caused some consternation? * Rosenkrantz smiles (Rosenkrantz) You know how it is with sons, it's hard to resist when they want something badly (Morgan) I suppose so (Rosenkrantz) Seb has had an aptitude for sailing since he was younger than your son. I am sure he would be off sailing the world if he didn't have a duty to Insel (Morgan) sounds familiar (Rosenkrantz) You are of a similar mind? (Morgan) It wasn't uncommon for me to be prised from the mast when it was time to leave a ship, apparently * Rosenkrantz laughs (Rosenkrantz) I think the two of you would get on well (Morgan) I don't know... I challenge a few too many norms for most people (Rosenkrantz) Your marriage to Molly would have been quite a surprise to many? * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) my first marriage caused outrage... Molly was a gentleman daughter who has been given a title, so it soothed many objections (Rosenkrantz) Did you marry across faiths? (Morgan) the first time? * Rosenkrantz nods (Morgan) No, worse... I married a common girl (Rosenkrantz) Unusual for a Veisgraf (Morgan) unheard of, unconscionable too * Rosenkrantz sips his tea (Rosenkrantz) I think that expecting people to love selectively based on birth is naive. My brother would have said that what matters is a shared faith, not necessarily a shared background. * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) I know of no scriptural evidence that Theus forbids inter-status marriage. Taken as a whole, his view is more important than earthly humans. (Morgan) Someone clearly disagreed * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) Many follow the faith but allow worldly concerns more sway than they should. A poor wife of noble character is more blessed by our Lord more than a Noble wife of poor character. * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) **Molly returns with Elsie. The introductions are made, and the doctor converses with her in Avalonian for a while. He is very kind, and explains about having delivered his own daughter this way. As before, Elsie states that her primary aim is the baby surviving. Rosenkrantz then bids them a good afternoon before going back to the main house. James comes down to join Elsie and Morgan whilst Molly goes to find Varick next door. ** You're now known as Elsie (Elsie) He seems nice * Morgan nods (Elsie) J: Will you be there, my Lord? * Morgan nods (Elsie) J: **he nods** I'm glad about that (Elsie) I have asked James not to be. I don't want that to be how he remembers me * Morgan looks confused (Morgan) why? (Elsie) I want him to remember me happy, not being opened up by a doctor (Morgan) I was more asking why James is glad I will be there... (Elsie) J: **he looks resigned to this** (Elsie) J: I want her to have plenty of support, my Lord. If she doesnt want me there, I would rather you were * Morgan nods (Elsie) J: It's a bit strange not knowing when something is going to happen, but I think it's good it hasn't happened before the doctor came * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm inclined to agree (Elsie) Molly would have done her best alone though (Morgan) Doing the work of three people... it makes sense to call in help (Elsie) **They both nod. The front door opens, with a bout of sneezing** (Elsie) HH: Hey man, two cats?!? *he sneezes* in my house?! (Elsie) **Elsie and James look amused** (Elsie) **Varick and the cats come in past HH, playing chase. HH sneezes** (Morgan) we need a few minutes of peace (Elsie) **HH nods, herding cats and child to towards the garden** Girls are gossipin' and dusting. Wouldn't expect to see them for a bit * Morgan nods (Morgan) been doing that a lot lately... (Elsie) HH: Makes 'em happy (Morgan) true (Elsie) **HH goes into the garden with Varick** (Elsie) Can't Molly stop him being allergic to the cats? (Morgan) I was just wondering the same thing... (Elsie) I wouldn't think it'd be a problem to interrupt them, they spent most of the three weeks you were travelling gossiping (Elsie) J: **he smiles at her** I don't remember you sitting quietly not joining in... * Elsie smiles at him then Morgan "I might have joined in a bit" (Morgan) a bit? (Elsie) Most of it * Morgan nods (Morgan) sounds moe like it * Elsie and James get into a conversation about a few of the trips they went on whilst Morgan was away, and he soon feels a bit like a spare wheel * Morgan stands, excusing himself and going to join HeinzHarold (Elsie) **Heinzharold and Varick are looking in the bushes** ** You're now known as HH (HH) Must be gettin' close, my nose is itchy (Morgan) close? (HH) Playin' hide and seek * Morgan nods (Morgan) I see * HH sneezes, and the cats shoot out in different directions. Varick goes off laughing and chasing them. HH shakes his head (HH) Varick's practic'ly adopted the other one already (Morgan) I know... I've no idea where it came from * HH nods (HH) No matter where it's from, I bet it's ending up on The Rose (Morgan) I doubt it. its bound to belong to someone (HH) 'Spose I should ask around then? (Morgan) probably an idea * HH nods (HH) No sign of our girls yet? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) Elsie and James were gazing into each others eyes, so I beat a hasty retreat (HH) Sickenin', all this lovey-dovey stuff *he grins* (Morgan) I didn't want to intrude (HH) Y' sent a kid and two cats to intrude on me and my wife being lovey-dovey *he smirks* (Morgan) I sent a kid to my most trusted friend so Elsie could have a frank conversation with the doctor thats going to operate on her... * HH rolls his eyes (HH) All I wanted was some sympathy for my sacrifice, an' all I get is being put in my place! (Morgan) I said you were my most trusted friend, what more do you want? * HH grins (HH) Bubbies. (Morgan) I'll let you ask Molly * HH laughs (HH) I'll go an' tell her you said t' ask, shall I? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I hear you hugged her * HH nods (HH) Figured if she's blaming herself for what that swine did, she's a lassie who needs lots of cuddles * Morgan nods (HH) You okay with that? (Morgan) aye. She was telling me because she's not used to it I think * HH frowns (HH) Hope I didn' make her uncomfortable (Morgan) not at all * HH nods (HH) She's worried about you (Morgan) I know (HH) Told me I gotta take care of you if something happens ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 3 January 2022 16:31:11 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 3 January 2022 17:33:46 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 3 January 2022 21:07:14 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (HH) [16:02] (HH) Told me I gotta take care of you if something happens (Morgan) if something happens? (HH) If she doesn't survive it * Morgan sighs (Morgan) Doesn't sound much to me like she has any intention of stopping before she gets hurt... (HH) Nah, yer wrong. But I think she's worried she won't know when to stop, or that she'll hurt you if she has t' borrow from you, which means she might take risks not to (Morgan) She needs to understand I'm tougher than she thinks * HH nods (HH) She's very protective of you. Feel sorry f' anyone whose way she'd stand in to keep you safe * Morgan nods (HH) Sounds like the main person who could get you hurt is 'er * Morgan sighs (HH) Reck'n Rosenkrantz could handle it alone? (Morgan) Thats not doing the best we can is it (HH) Is the best we can makin' sure you don't lose Molly too though? (Morgan) maybe (HH) I hoped mebbie I'd managed to talk sense into her * Morgan nods (Morgan) so did I (HH) Doesn' sound like it? (Morgan) A little perhaps (HH) You could have a chat with Inga, see if she can do anything (Morgan) You spoken to her about her not being involved? * HH sheepish (HH) Well, I was gonna, y'see, but something came up (Morgan) I see (HH) I can tell her later. She'll get that it's for her own good (Morgan) we'll see (HH) Y' do mean Inga, not Molly, yeah? (Morgan) of course (HH) Tell her yerself if you prefer, she won't bite (Morgan) and let you off the hook, you mean? (HH) I'm not afraid of Inga * Morgan smiles slightly * HH glances at him (HH) What? (Morgan) didn't say anything (HH) You scared of Inga? (Morgan) Don't be absurd. A little perturbed that she'll face me down like Claudia does, mind... (HH) She knows I have her back, I reck'n. Not sure how the Stare Of Imminent Doom doesn' work on her (Morgan) I think I've only done it the once... she's just entirely unphased. I think it'd work if she'd known me here, though... (HH) She knows yer a big softy really (Morgan) Sometimes * HH nods, then watches him sidelong, smirking a little "You scared of Molly?" (Morgan) The only person I'm scared of is myself (HH) Ahh that's why y' avoid mirrors! Thought you were just scared o' cracking them * Morgan shrugs (HH) Scared you'll go AWOL again? (Morgan) Scared of how brutal I can be (HH) Still worried about it now Dau's dead? (Morgan) always * HH nods (HH) No one's perfect, not e'en me (Morgan) oh I know you aren't (HH) I give exc'lent hugs, apparently (Morgan) I cant argue with that * HH nods (HH) Wanna know th' secret? (Morgan) whats that? (HH) Make sure y' press in with yer hands (Morgan) Thought about that a lot have you? (HH) Inga told me that's why my hugs are th' best (Morgan) That means she's thought about it * HH nods, grinning (HH) Thinks about me a lot * Morgan nods (HH) You need one of my exc'lent hugs? (Morgan) why not * HH hugs him. He does press his hands firmly, like a soothing deep pressure. Thinking about it, it's just how it's always been with HH. (HH) See? (Morgan) Makes sense I suppose... (HH) **Varick comes running over to join in, interrupting them** ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 12:43:14 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **HH and Varick go cats in tow to find out the identity of the grey cat and so HH can practice his Avalonian. Morgan goes to the small cottage to see the wives, and as he's quietly going upstairs he can hear Molly talking over the swish of the broom** (Molly) Even with everything that is happening of late, I cannot stop thinking of him. (Molly) **Inga makes a noise of understanding** (Molly) ((Listens quietly or interrupts?)) (Morgan) ((listens)) (Molly) I am always wondering; what is he doing, what is he feeling, do I cross his mind like he crosses mine? (Molly) **Inga must nod in Molly's pause** * Morgan frowns, listening (Molly) I am always happily remembering the last times we were intimate, or happily imagining the next time we will be. Surely it is not normal to think of one's husband so oft? (Molly) I: Heinzharold says the only creature with more lustiness than an adolescent boy is a young woman in love who is newly married to a man who is good in bed! (Molly) **Molly giggles** Oh my goodness, Inga! *she laughs again** He's not wrong though! * Morgan blushes (Molly) I: *she giggles too* So he's good in bed then? (Molly) Not ju-... *she pauses* Yes. Very. I am so lucky. It is so much nicer than my mother said! * Morgan starts whistling quietly to himself, getting louder before opening the door (Molly) **This starts them giggling, and they've only just managed to stop once he opens it. Inga is dusting the top of the wardrobe up a ladder whilst Molly sweeps the floor** (Molly) Liebes herz... do you need me? (Molly) **Inga coughs to conceal the giggling, and Molly shoots her a brief look before looking back to her husband* * Morgan eyes them suspiciously * Molly manages to look innocent, Inga concentrates on her work, not risking glancing down at either of them (Morgan) ladies... (Molly) Is everything well? (Molly) **Inga comes down from the ladder** I'll make some coffee? * Morgan nods (Morgan) HeinzHarold has taken Varick off to find out who the cat belongs to and I was definitely a spare wheel once Elsie and James started gazing into each others eyes (Molly) **Inga goes downstairs** (Molly) I am sorry they made you feel unwelcome * Molly sweeps the dust to one corner of Inga and Heinzharold's bedroom * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) not unwelcome... just unnecessary * Molly nods (Molly) I could find something for you to do if you wish to be necessary... dusting, perhaps * Molly smiles (Morgan) I wouldn't wish to interrupt your girl talk (Molly) We were mostly just cleaning (Morgan) mostly... * Molly smiles a little (Molly) Mmhmm... cleaning and talking * Morgan nods (Molly) I: *she calls up* We've run out, I'll go next door and get some! * Molly smiles as the front door shuts (Molly) I suppose you will need to help now, hmm? (Morgan) looks that way doesn't it (Molly) Unless you would rather sit and talk? (Morgan) No, I don't mind being useful * Molly hands him the broom whilst she uses the smaller brush on the edges (Molly) Are Elsie and James well? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, seem to be * Molly nods (Molly) I wonder when her labour will start (Morgan) I don't know... (Molly) I suppose it is probably always so frustrating to wait for it to begin... * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly scrubs the brush against the corner (Molly) Did you have to want for Jana? (Morgan) No, not really * Molly nods (Molly) I wonder if we should speak to Elsie about setting a day incase it does not start of it's own accord? (Morgan) That might be an idea * Molly sits back on her heels, watching him (Molly) I'm not sure it will help anyone is we wait and wait, and it is less safe for the baby if it goes on too long (Molly) If* * Morgan nods (Morgan) then it is something we should speak to her about soon * Molly nods. She watches him sweep a moment before going back to her work (Molly) Before the weekend, I think, would be wise. I am also a little concerned we will be cutting it rather fine for Edward's wedding * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) Rosenkrantz wants us to visit... his wife and daughter would be thrilled to see you * Molly frowns a little (Molly) I _would_ like to see them, but... (Morgan) but... (Molly) Seb. (Morgan) you are worried about how it will affect me? (Molly) Yes... and also how awkward it might feel * Morgan shrugs (Molly) Do you think it will affect you? (Morgan) I don't know... HeinzHarold keeps trying to assure me he's not the sort to try to tempt you away * Molly nods (Molly) Heinzharold thinks highly of him (Morgan) yes he does (Molly) And Heinzharold is a good judge of character, generally? * Morgan nods (Morgan) usually (Molly) You want us to go? (Morgan) As you said, you would like to see them (Molly) That is not what I asked, my love. (Morgan) it might prove useful (Molly) In what way? (Morgan) in ways we don't expect... (Molly) Perhaps I could just avoid him (Morgan) I doubt it, and I daresay that would upset HeinzHarold * Molly nods (Molly) I suppose so. Perhaps he and I will dislike each other (Morgan) Maybe * Molly watches him (Molly) What would you do if your dreams and then circumstances led us towards another woman who could have been your wife? * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) difficult to say, its only ever been you or Dietlinde in my dreams * Molly looks at the dust pan (Molly) So far * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) No reason for it to change (Molly) There was no reason for me to suddenly have dreams containing him, it just happened * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I've been on both paths to the convergence, you haven't... (Molly) I hadn't thought of it that way... in the path I have been with him on, you have stayed married * Morgan nods (Molly) Though you only had boys * Morgan nods (Molly) Do you think this with Seb bothers you less because you have been married before? (Morgan) No... it bothers me less because I know your interest in who he is is curiosity, not out of some feelings for him * Molly nods (Molly) Absolutely * Molly scoops up the dust, then tips it from the window (Molly) I do not love him nor desire him. You need not fear sharing my affection or esteem in any way * Morgan nods * Molly brushes off her skirt (Molly) I wonder where Inga has gotten to? (Morgan) avoiding me in case I overheard you, maybe? * Molly watches him head tilted (Molly) Whyever would you think she would need to? (Morgan) maybe she's embarrassed... (Molly) Oh? Why so? *she continues to watch him, but he can see the blushing beginning* * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) well, womenfolk do like to talk... (Molly) Yes, though it is rarely of any interest to their menfolk... (Morgan) just about them... (Molly) You think we may have been discussing Heinzharold, hmm? *she smiles playfully* * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I'll go find her ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 15:13:19 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 15:39:30 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** 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 ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 4 January 2022 16:37:34 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea * Molly comes to him, kissing his cheek "alright my love" ** Morgan has joined #7thsea (Molly) [16:39] * Molly comes to him, kissing his cheek "alright my love"