------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 7 February 2022 14:45:18 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) ((C&p pls)) (Morgan) * Morgan nods (Morgan) as you wish (Morgan) * Molly pulls him to the altar which she sits herself up on (Morgan) Take me away from all this a while... (Morgan) * Morgan nods, taking her hand and kissing up from her wrist to her shoulder (Morgan) * Molly sighs deeply, shuffling her skirt higher so she can make space for him to stand between her knees (Morgan) Yes, like that (Morgan) * Morgan kisses his way up to her neck (Morgan) * Molly moans, tilting her head to give him more access (Molly) **The little church amplifies the sound, making her quiet sound of pleasure seem much louder, just as it once expanded the choral voices singing in Thean** * Morgan sucks on her neck for a minute * Molly moves back a little so she can get her mouth to his, kissing him roughly. Yet in contrast to her lips' urgent demand, her hand that cups his cheek is tender, cherishing. * Morgan runs a hand up her thigh (Molly) *she whimpers at this into his mouth before breaking the kiss* I want you to have me again. Once was not enough. * Morgan nods, pulling her legs behind him * Molly watches him as she wraps them tighter, pulling him hard enough to her that his thighs hit the edge of the heavy oak altar (Molly) You're not Vaticine, does it trouble you taking me here on the altar? * Morgan smiles slightly shaking his head * Molly gives him a wicked little smile "Good." She pulls at the buttons of his placket with one hand whilst stroking him through the fabric with the other. Given the difference in the dexterity of both, she appears to be left-handed where in reality she isnt * Morgan runs his hands up the inside of her thighs * Molly 's breathing speeds. She gets the fabric out of the way and grasps him firmly in her left hand "Have you ever done this in a church before, Hockridge?" (Morgan) can't say I have, no * Molly fidgets her skirt higher whilst stroking him firmly "Forbidden, and so very bad" There's no guilt in her expression at all, if anything she looks more aroused by it * Morgan nods * Molly lines him up with her. The sun gets brighter, the colours of light coming through the window behind her and making her hair and skin glow with different shades. "Take me." * Morgan nods, pushing himself into her * Molly moans loud at this, and it bounces within the high arches, the architecture designed to make the loud speech of a priest carry to a full congregation. Her vocalised enjoyment carries likewise * Morgan moans, thrusting harder into her * Molly uses her heels to pull him to her in a very fast and hard rhythm, demanding and controlling, and she manages to knock the chalice off as she writhes with pleasure. It clangs on the stone floor, and sounds like the first chime of the dawn watch (Molly) **he doesn't wake immediately, but he knows it won't be long before the three chimes come** * Morgan growls, getting faster * Molly moans even louder, their joint sounds filling the space where solemn and holy services had previously taken place, a special sort of sacrement taking place on the altar, one older than even the Vaticine church itself. She bunches the red altar cloth in her fists, yanking it out inadvertently from under the unlit candleabra that joins the chalice on the floor. She's visibly and audibly obviously close to orgasm * Morgan pounds into her (Molly) **What wakes him is not the dawn watch but Molly, moaning softly, her back against his chest as her body tenses mid-climax. He is very close to it also, his hardness pressed firmly between her bottom and his lower belly, only a few rhythmic thrusts required against her to achieve the release his body wants. * Morgan does so * Molly is just awake enough to murmur "oh god! I like that" whilst bringing her hand between her legs to rub herself fast and rough * Morgan thrusts a few more times before spending himself against her (Molly) **The feel of his release pulsing onto her skin makes her orgasm hard, making a suppressed Mmm sound as she presses her lips together firmly to contain it. He can feel the staccato presses of her fingers to her clit as the pleasure sweeps her along * Morgan slows to a stop, laying still for a moment * Molly slowly stills when this peak passes, breathing in then exhaling slowly (Molly) Are you alright? (Morgan) aye... you? * Molly nods (Molly) Just surprised * Morgan nods * Molly shivers a little before saying "I think we ought to clean up?" (Morgan) Aye * Molly pushes the sheets down to her knee height before rolling onto her stomach to reach the table beside the bed. Even with just the moonlight coming in, he can see the glossy shine where he has spent on her in contrast to the matte of her skin * Morgan chuckles (Morgan) definitely needed to clean up * Molly hands him one of the cream flannels "hmm?" * Morgan takes its cleaning her skin * Molly giggles "that's kind of you, my love" (Morgan) be a bit tough for you tor each that * Molly nods "I rather think so" She waits until he's finished before turning on to her side to face him (Molly) Good morning, my love (Morgan) good morning blossom * Molly smiles, pulling the sheets back up a little "it must be almost dawn" * Morgan nods, cleaning himself up (Molly) That was unexpected * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly sighs happily, smiling to herself in the darkness (Molly) Will you leave a candle lit when you go? (Morgan) If you wish blossom * Morgan stretches, climbing out of bed (Molly) I need to pack what we will need for tonight and tomorrow away from the ship * Morgan nods, pulling on his clothes * Molly watches him fondly "Are you on watch in the nest, as it's Tuesday?" (Morgan) I don't know actually * Molly nods "it will be late afternoon when we make landfall I think" * Morgan nods (Molly) **When he lights the candle he notices the water in the washing bowl is a reddish colour, a couple of wrung out flannels drying. Molly is in the process of finding a shift** (Morgan) Molly... whats this? * Molly looks (Molly) Oh. I had to discharge some of the magic early in the night (Morgan) You're doing that a lot * Molly nods "I know" (Morgan) I'm concerned by that * Molly puts the shift on (Molly) I do not wish anyone to get hurt (Morgan) tell me about the dream... * Molly sits on the bed (Molly) It wasn't a nightmare as such, at least not to start with. We were being intimate, and I was atop you. You commanded me to use my magic to etch my name onto your chest, and I was to let it heal and scar naturally. You said it was to be a reminder of me if I ever went away… (Morgan) unusual * Molly nods (Molly) So I did it. You seemed to enjoy the pain, pushing up into me eagerly. You bled some, but you said it didn't bother you. Then I finished the Y, and you finished within me. *she smiles a little* (Morgan) and then... (Molly) After catching your breath, you looked at it, and said "No, take it off. I am not yours, I do not want your name on me" * Molly is frowning now at the memory (Morgan) I see... and when you woke up you felt you couldn't control it? * Molly nods (Molly) I tried hard to heal it in the dream, but it wasnt working, and you were so cross. When I woke it felt out of control (Morgan) You should've woken me (Molly) I didn't need that sort of support, my love. I knew how to deal with it, and the dream was unrealistic enough I did not need comforting (Morgan) I do not like how often you are hurting yourself (Molly) It isnt that often really, my love (Morgan) seems to be (Molly) I am fine, you needn't worry * Morgan watches her * Molly watches him (Molly) What is it? (Morgan) I am worried that hurting yourself is becoming a need for you * Molly frowns "It isn't. " * Morgan watches her solemnly for a moment (Morgan) alright * Molly nods, getting back up and looking for stockings (Molly) Will you be back before your watch? (Morgan) I imagine so * Molly comes to kiss his cheek, stockings in hand "til later then" (Morgan) aye love * Morgan heads out and up on deck ** You're now known as HH * HH is sat in the rigging already (HH) Time dya call this? * Morgan climbs up into the rigging (HH) **It's already past first light, dawn well on its way** Expected y' ages ago (Morgan) aye, well * HH watches him (HH) Bad night? (Morgan) on and off (HH) Wanna talk 'bout it? * Morgan sighs (Morgan) Molly met Seb... instant attraction... * HH nods (HH) Sounds hard (Morgan) extremely (HH) What 'appened then? (Morgan) she wouldn't give me an answer when I was asking her what was going on.... and then I woke up * HH pats his arm (HH) Tough night then * Morgan nods (Morgan) seems she's had a bad one as well, had to use some of her talent... * HH sighs (HH) Hurt herself again? * Morgan nods, scowling (HH) Not good (Morgan) No, I know (HH) Spoken to 'er? * Morgan nods (Morgan) she assures me it was that she felt like she didn't have control of the magic... (HH) Look, if y' need, she can come and hack me up and heal me a bit. Better than her doin' this. (Morgan) I'm going to tell her she needs to do it to me... * HH nods (HH) I would too * Morgan nods (HH) Think she'll do it? (Morgan) I hope so * HH nods (HH) Never guess what Claudia saw las' nught (HH) Night? (Morgan) what? (HH) Aurora (Morgan) This low? * HH nods (HH) 'Bout three or so. Bit gutted. (Morgan) I'm not surprised (Morgan) I'd have loved to have seen that (HH) Y' never seen one? **The only one he has seen was in a dream where he was 18 and on watch in a snowy camp, his dream visitor making it in the sky* * Morgan shakes his head (HH) Mebbie one day. Head up to Vesten, or Innismore * Morgan nods (Morgan) maybe (HH) *He watches the horizon as the sun comes up** Inga says she told y' Rosie's Da invited us tonight an' tomorrow night (Morgan) Molly tells me you arranged for us to stay there... * HH nods "They got plenty o' space, we'll be well fed (Morgan) I see (HH) That a problem? * Morgan grinds his teeth (Morgan) Given my apprehension, what do you think? (HH) She wouldn't leave y', man. Molly worships you. * Morgan watches the horizon * HH watches his best friend (HH) You know that, right? (Morgan) maybe (HH) Fuckin' hell man, not like you t' be insecure * Morgan shrugs slightly (HH) You don' need to worry, man, that lassie is 'ead over heels for you (Morgan) For now (HH) She's young an' flighty? (Morgan) had warnings before in my dreams (HH) 'Er being attracted to him and her leaving you is a bit diff'rent * Morgan shrugs (HH) She loves _you_. (Morgan) and I'm sure she still will, but... as much? Enough? (HH) Course she will. She's your girl. * Morgan shrugs (HH) **Sorgi comes up on deck, calling ten minutes til forenoon and to get prepared to move off** (HH) You on? (Morgan) Haven't been asked. Best go find out I suppose (HH) Might wanna put yer scarf on so noone sees that whackin' great bruise on yer neck * Morgan pulls one from his pocket, wrapping it round his neck before dropping down out of the rigging to go speak to Sorgi ** You're now known as Sorgi * Sorgi is talking to Koen * Morgan waits for him to finish * Sorgi does, looking to Morgan "good morning, m'lord" (Morgan) captain... I was wondering what you have planned for me today (Sorgi) You're in the nest, unless you need to swap off? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) do I have time to speak to Molly? * Sorgi nods "be back in ten please" (Morgan) aye cap'n * Morgan heads below deck ** You're now known as Molly * Molly and Inga are sat together on the window seat giggling and drinking coffee * Molly bites her lip, blushing (Molly) Ah, liebes herz, I wasn't expecting you (Molly) **Inga smiles** Good morning, Morgan. You're wearing the scarf we all knit for your birthday * Morgan nods (Morgan) going to be up in the nest for the watch * Molly nods "Alright, my love" (Molly) [Is something wrong? Normally you would tell me like this] * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding (Morgan) I'll see you in a few hours (Molly) [Do you need me to walk up with you?] (Morgan) [please] (Molly) Inga, could you check Varick is dressing? I'll be back soon (Molly) **Inga goes in to Varick, and Molly comes to Morgan** what's the matter, my love? * Molly walks through the corridor with him (Morgan) I don't want you hurting yourself anymore... you seem to be relying on it too much (Molly) I have tried to wait for it to stop and things, but it doesn't work well (Morgan) so wake me and use it on me * Molly shakes her head "I do not wish that. You would not wish to do so to me were that the only way your lack of control can discharge" (Morgan) No, but if you hurt yourself too badly and pass out, you can't heal yourself... (Molly) That would not happen. I do it lightly but many times to prevent that (Morgan) please, Molly * Molly frowns slightly "It is a command?" (Morgan) if needs be (Molly) It either is or it isn't. I have strong objections. * Morgan turns to her * Molly watches him right back (Morgan) I have known people cope with stress, find release in hurting themselves. I am concerned that is where you are headed * Molly shakes her head (Molly) That is not how I cope with stress or get relief from my feelings. (Morgan) You will not do as I ask? (Molly) I will do as you command. (Morgan) but not if I ask it... * Molly looks unhappy about it "I will, but I have reservations, especially after my dream where you asked me to do such then were cross with me about it." (Morgan) That is different (Molly) That is not that different to me. (Morgan) its entirely different. * Molly folds her arms "You are asking that I hurt the person I love above all others." (Morgan) For your and everyones safety, not for... fun... (Molly) But it isn't for _your_ safety. (Morgan) My safety of mind... (Molly) I fail to see how that is at risk as we are. (Morgan) I've already told you (Molly) **The bell rings for the watch** * Molly looks towards the stairs (Molly) I will do what you wish. * Morgan nods (Morgan) we will discuss it later * Molly nods (Molly) I will be here * Morgan nods, kissing her cheek before heading onto deck (Molly) **Up there is cold and cloudy, but he can see the Eisen coast getting clearer. It reminds him of the final stretch from Zweibrucke to Johstadt, a day before he was about to discover the War was over. The cat joins him ten minutes later and the four hours passes smoothly, moving diagonally across the channel to run closer to the Eisen coast. He sees many ships around but nothing of much interest. It gives him plenty of time to brood on all the dreams and the upcoming stay with the Rosenkrantz family** (Molly) **At midday the bell is rung to change watches, and down on deck he finds Claudia giving instructions** ** You're now known as Claudia * Morgan watches her for a moment * Claudia inclines her head, beckoning him over * Morgan goes over (Claudia) Nearly came to knock for you last night (Morgan) I heard you saw the aurora * Claudia nods (Claudia) On the north east horizon. Pretty. (Morgan) I'm jealous * Claudia nods (Claudia) Next time I'll get you * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'd appreciate that (Claudia) See it a lot in the far north of Vesten. Hannalore had seen it five or six times as a child (Morgan) I've never seen it (Claudia) Me either til that * Claudia gives some more orders, then moves to the prow "How was your night?" (Morgan) shit * Claudia holds out her flask to him * Morgan takes it, taking a good mouthful * Claudia leaves him with it (Claudia) Bad as that? (Morgan) a combination of things really (Claudia) Flashbacks again? (Morgan) No... no * Claudia nods, just waiting to see if he is going to expand on it (Morgan) dreamed Molly met Sebastien... the attraction was fucking visceral. * Claudia nods a little (Claudia) For you, that would be a big problem (Morgan) what do you mean, for me? (Claudia) For me, that isn't as big a problem * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) she had another nightmare and ended up cutting herself with her magic (Claudia) Why? (Morgan) You know how I have to use it to regain control of it? * Claudia nods "I get it. Happening a lot?" (Morgan) more regularly than I'd like (Claudia) Cuts and heals? * Morgan nods (Claudia) Being healed feels good, maybe it helps her calm if she's upset (Morgan) the healing part isn't the issue... (Claudia) She can't heal if there's nothing wrong? (Morgan) No.. You think I'm overreacting? (Claudia) No, I can see why you'd want to protect her from harm and pain. Yes, because you should trust her judgement * Morgan looks at her (Morgan) how's my judgement when I hit that point? (Claudia) Alright, point taken * Morgan nods (Claudia) What are you going to do about it? (Morgan) Tell her if she needs to do it, to expend some of the magic, she is to wake me and do it to me * Claudia nods (Claudia) Makes sense * Morgan nods (Morgan) she won't like it * Claudia nods (Claudia) Noone likes being told what to do * Morgan mutters (Morgan) Isiah Fischler seems to (Claudia) Just what we want in an Eisenfurst. * Morgan nods (Claudia) You've picked a strong-willed woman. Great when what she wants aligns with what you want, but when it doesnt... * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Claudia) Still want me staying with the ship, or need me on your trip into enemy territory? (Morgan) Come with us I think * Claudia nods (Claudia) Incase you lose your rag, or so you have someone to talk to who isn't attached to Rosie? (Morgan) yes * Claudia nods (Claudia) Should be there around five, we've made good time (Morgan) wonderful * Claudia looks at him (Claudia) Rather do Quatre Bras again? * Morgan nods (Morgan) frankly, yes (Claudia) Fucking hell. Does it really matter if they're attracted, providing nothing happens? (Morgan) If it were anyone else, probably not (Claudia) But because of the dream stuff...? (Morgan) I suppose (Claudia) I don't remember him being anything special (Morgan) nor am I * Claudia rolls her eyes (Claudia) Think I'd have stuck around if that was true? Think I'd have come with you back to Sudlachenburg after the war, forgiven you for fucking off, and then traipsed around the world with you? * Morgan frowns (Morgan) you think I'm special? (Claudia) No, I love and confide in absolutely everyone, I'm well-known for it(!) * Morgan looks surprised before looking at the floor (Claudia) You're blind as shit sometimes though * Morgan shrugs (Claudia) I don't think you need to feel inferior to him. And to be honest, if she was willing to cheat or to leave, you should let her go. You've got high standards, make sure she meets them. (Morgan) Its... frightening. I was certain I'd never feel like that about someone again... (Claudia) And you did * Morgan sighs (Claudia) So what's your point? That she might fall for him like you fell for her or Dietlinde? * Morgan nods * Claudia shrugs "Possible, I suppose" * Morgan nods (Claudia) Wouldn't make any difference though, really (Morgan) no? (Claudia) Still love Dietlinde, don't you? Didn't stop loving her the moment you fell in love with Molly. (Morgan) no, that is true (Claudia) There you go then. Even if she falls in love with him, not that I believe that's possible spending two days with someone, she's still going to love you just like you still love Dietlinde * Morgan takes another drink before handing her the flask (Claudia) Molly is with you now. She isn't with Rosie. And for all her strong-will and stubbornness, I don't see her breaking up your marriage and family to chase someone who she barely knows. (Morgan) maybe * Claudia does it up and puts it away (Claudia) You either dont trust her, don't value yourself enough, or think they are going to have whatever made you lose your head over Dietlinde. (Morgan) its not the first * Claudia nods (Claudia) Whatever you and Molly have, it's been enough for her to break an engagement, become a mistress, accept you with all your baggage, leave her whole life behind in Avalon to set up a life with you in the one place in the world it was probably hardest to do so, stay after a beating from Sascha, all of Alarice's shit, giving up her citizenship. If anyone's losing their head over anyone is all this, it's her over you. (Claudia) In all this* * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) I hope you're right (Claudia) She'd have to be mad to go through all that crap just to be running off smitten and lusting badly for a guy who has more ass jokes than Heinzharold (Morgan) or they're meant to be together * Claudia watches him "Only possible if you and she aren't meant to, assuming you even believe in soul mates horseshit" * Morgan looks at the horizon (Morgan) I suppose we'll find out (Claudia) You're going to use this as some sort of yardstick? (Morgan) I don't get what you mean (Claudia) If she's attracted to him, obviously you and she aren't meant to be * Morgan rubs at his forehead (Morgan) thats how you think I'll see it? (Claudia) Will you? (Morgan) I suppose it depends on the strength of it (Claudia) That's really fucking stupid. (Morgan) If its that visceral, there may be no denying it, which makes it fairly obvious (Claudia) No, it makes it obvious that they're attracted. Maybe it's because you're a bit inexperienced, but that happens to lots of people who arent even suited to being together * Morgan shrugs (Claudia) The idea that he might be the right person for her implies there's only one right person, yet you're living a life where you've had two women that we're both perfect for you at the time you were with them. Makes me wonder that if you believe that maybe you're questioning for yourself where _you_ are meant to be. * Morgan speaks quietly (Morgan) I will do what I will do (Claudia) What the fuck are you on about? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) nothing, doesn't matter. I'm just worried about losing her (Claudia) She knows that? * Morgan nods (Morgan) it wasn't quite as bad until this morning (Claudia) After the dream? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I've had any number of dreams where they're together... but last night, she was with me, and when she saw him... it broke my heart * Claudia watches him (Claudia) You really are as deep in the hole romantically speaking as last time... (Morgan) I suppose so (Claudia) Huh. You planning to brood on it all afternoon? * Morgan frowns (Morgan) whats the huh for? (Claudia) Surprising, really. You basically put your whole birthright, all your family, everything you'd ever known on the line to marry Dietlinde. And now you have put your heart on the line after piecing it back together again. I'm impressed by your bravery and possible recklessness. (Morgan) wasn't really a choice * Claudia nods (Claudia) So are you going to brood? (Morgan) Got other things to think about (Claudia) Like? (Morgan) Smoothing things with Molly about using her magic for a start (Claudia) Want some advice? Admittedly it's coming from someone who doesn't have two proper relationships to rub together... * Morgan nods (Claudia) Go and spend the afternoon with her as if it was the last afternoon you were going to get with her * Morgan looks pained before nodding * Claudia nods "don't argue with her about the magic crap. Tell her it's important and thank her for following your wishes. Treat it like she's doing something that makes you feel loved" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright (Claudia) If you tell Heinzharold I've given you any insights from the mind of a female, I'll never live it down, so don't. * Morgan nods (Claudia) Go on then. I'm on watch til four, I'll be getting my kit together after that, incase you feel the need to rant about him to a sympathetic ear * Morgan nods, grasping her arm briefly before heading off below deck ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 8 February 2022 12:56:21 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **Molly and the others are having lunch in the study. The chatter is excited** (Molly) V: … and I will catch a tiny fish. * Morgan makes himself a drink before sitting down (Morgan) is that the point of it, to catch the smallest fish? (Molly) V: it's harder to catch a tiny fish than a big fish (Morgan) are small fish smarter? (Molly) V: no, just harder to grab (Molly) **Molly goes to get more lunch for Morgan* (Morgan) I see... (Molly) **HH grins** Gonna be cold as 'ell, water is bal-... a good bit above th' knee (Morgan) big strong sailor like you isn't afraid of cold water are ya (Molly) HH: Part o' me is apprehensive (Morgan) $two parts of you$ (Molly) **Inga looks like she's about to ask** * Morgan looks at Inga, shaking his head slightly (Molly) **Inga shuts her mouth* (Molly) V: The grown up do kissing (Molly) Ups* * Morgan stands up (Morgan) gonn' go help Molly (Molly) Varick is undeterred, talking to HH and Inga: Kissing is disgusting. The other person might have eaten mud, then you are getting mud in your mouth. (Molly) **HH gestures $go, save yourself!$ * Morgan nods slightly, heading out to find her * Molly is just leaving the galley with a plate of food for him (Morgan) ah there you are * Molly nods "I'm sorry, I knocked over a cup and needed to clean up" * Morgan nods (Morgan) not to worry my love * Molly carries his plate carefully "is everything well?" (Morgan) aye... with you? (Molly) Mostly, yes. Did you want this in the study? (Morgan) I wanted a moment with you first * Molly nods towards the ballroom door (Molly) In here? * Morgan nods (Morgan) that'll do aye * Molly goes in, setting his plate down (Molly) I'm sure they can manage with Varick a few minutes (Morgan) He's telling them how disgusting kissing is * Molly smiles (Molly) Oh dear * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite * Molly sits down, watching him (Molly) What is it? * Morgan frowns briefly (Morgan) I wanted to... I know you don't like what I have asked of you * Molly nods, bowing her head "nor do I" * Molly nods "I don't." (Morgan) With everything you can do I won't even feel it, and it will make me less anxious about it (Molly) I do not numb it when I do it (Morgan) why not? (Molly) It did not occur to me (Morgan) That makes it worse blossom... * Molly shrugs "I assumed you knew that" (Morgan) No... if its expending the magic that is required, numbing it would've helped with that, which makes me think thats not what its about at all (Molly) It is simply that I had not thought of it (Morgan) I understand the need to use it, god knows I do... but it is not tolerable to me for you to be hurting yourself * Molly nods "I can imagine it being displeasing " (Morgan) Displeasing? No... much worse than that... You can numb me, which uses magic, then do what you need to. * Molly looks unhappy with this "I don't want to hurt you" (Morgan) You won't be * Molly chews her lip (Molly) That is what you want? (Morgan) More than I want you harming yourself * Molly nods, sighing "Alright" (Morgan) thank you * Molly smiles "you don't need to thank me, my love" (Morgan) of course I do. You have agreed to do something you do not like because it'll set my mind at ease... I appreciate that more than you know * Molly blushes, smiling (Molly) I just wish you to be happy with me * Morgan nods (Morgan) I am, my love * Molly comes to him, kissing his cheek (Molly) Of course I will do this for you, you can trust me (Morgan) shall we go rescue the others? * Molly nods "if you are ready" * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, I suppose so (Molly) You do not wish to? (Morgan) I didn't say that * Molly nods, picking up his plate (Molly) Alright, liebling * Morgan takes the plate from her, offering his hand * Molly smiles warmly, taking it * Molly looks to his scarf "It was cold in the nest this morning? (Morgan) Not terribly * Molly smiles "I'm glad you like it. I home it is a happy reminder of all of us who had a hand or two in knitting it" (Molly) Hope* * Morgan nods (Molly) It suits you. I picked all the tools of colours you wear (Molly) Wools * * Morgan nods (Morgan) there's clearly thought gone into it * Molly nods, opening the door for him (Molly) Very much (Molly) **In the study, Inga and Varick are drawing, and HH is propped up on the couch reading, the cat on his chest (Molly) **HH gestures: you good? * Morgan nods slightly before sitting down (Molly) HH: $still annoyed about the arrangements for staying over?$ (Morgan) $A little$ (Molly) **Ulysses abandons HH to sit with Morgan (Molly) HH looks guilty: $need to go talk it out?$ * Morgan looks at the cat (Morgan) Come for some food I assume... (Molly) **the cat meows. Molly goes to sit up on the window seat, smiling to herself as she watches the view (Morgan) Molly, did you hear Claudia saw an aurora last night? * Molly is obviously very distracted "hmm?" (Morgan) Claudia... saw an aurora last night (Molly) Oh wow, I didn't know they were visible from here (Molly) V: What's a Roarer? (Morgan) lights in the night sky (Molly) V: like stars? (Morgan) nothing like stars... maybe Claudia can describe it for you (Molly) *Varick nods * (Molly) **Varick asks Morgan to put him for his nap at the usual time** * Morgan nods (Morgan) come on then (Molly) **Varick gets settled with the cat. His bag has already been packed** We're going to meet the bum man today (Morgan) i thought molly told you not to call him that (Molly) V: I forgot * Morgan nods (Molly) **Varick hugs Morgan** you can go now Papa * Morgan nods, kissing the boys crown (Morgan) alright then (Molly) **HH and Inga have made themselves scarce. Molly sits herself on the window seat with her tea** * Morgan stretches before going to sit with her * Molly makes space for him (Molly) Heinzharold said you know where he is if you want him (Morgan) he's figured out I'm annoyed with him * Molly tilts her head "that we are to stay there?" * Morgan nods * Molly holds out her tea to him * Morgan looks at it (Morgan) its tea * Molly smiles (Molly) I was offering to share it with you (Morgan) oh... * Morgan takes it, sipping it (Molly) You are still aggrieved with him? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I suppose so * Molly looks sad (Molly) It is my fault the two of you are at odds, I am sorry * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) its not your fault (Molly) You would have no qualms about visiting them were it not for the situation with me (Morgan) but that is not your fault (Molly) I suppose so. You are still concerned? (Morgan) it doesn't matter my love, I'd rather just spent the time being with you * Molly smiles (Molly) That is most welcome *she leans her cheek to his arm* You're still wearing your scarf * Morgan nods (Morgan) so I am * Molly looks at him with a little frown of concern "I hope you are not catching a chill" (Morgan) No blossom * Molly nods (Molly) You certainly seemed hot this morning * Molly takes back the cup and sips it (Morgan) well, young noble women taking advantage of their groomsmen will do that to a man (Molly) Oh my god. **she blushes hard* * Morgan laughs (Molly) I didn't realise (Morgan) I figured as much (Molly) I didn't really acquit myself well... (Morgan) no? (Molly) I was a little demanding *she grimaces* and I rather used my standing in an inappropriate way (Morgan) You did rather (Molly) And in a _church_... oh dear (Morgan) quite so... (Molly) I have no idea what came over me * Morgan sniggers * Molly giggles "liebes herz! I am being serious!" (Morgan) so was I... (Morgan) I distinctly remember it happening... * Molly fidgets a little, changing position (Molly) Liebes herz, I'm not sure you wish me to end up in the predicament you will put me in if you keep reminding me of it! **she smiles, it's obviously playful rather than scolding* * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) the idea has its merits * Molly watches him over the rim of the cup "You aren't mean like that..." (Morgan) I believe I've proven you wrong on that count before * Molly inhales deeply through her nose (Molly) You wouldn't do so today (Morgan) No... I wouldn't * Molly nods, fidgeting again "Probably wise" * Morgan nods * Molly closes her eyes a long moment. Then she shivers a little before opening them and sipping the tea "Alright, I am quite fine now" * Morgan nods (Molly) I'm not sure if there is anything from that dream that means something. (Morgan) I... doubt it (Molly) I was Vaticine, and left handed... and apparently quite wilful * Morgan nods (Molly) And I am none of those normally (Morgan) Funny, Claudia describes you as wilful * Molly pouts a little "people think that about me?" (Morgan) I wouldn't take that as a bad thing * Molly nods "I will try not to" * Molly offers him the cup back * Morgan takes it, sipping some before handing it back (Molly) Why did she say that? (Morgan) doesn't matter my love * Molly nods (Molly) What would you like to do now? * Morgan shrugs * Molly stands up. She finishes the tea (Molly) I should finish the packing (Morgan) I suppose so, aye * Molly sets the cup on a table before kissing his cheek "I'll only be a few minutes..." (Morgan) alright blossom * Molly kisses further back before whispering in his ear "The cream flannels won't pack themselves, hmm?" (Morgan) Quite so my love * Molly moves away "I'm going to check the mirrors too, my love." * Morgan nods (Morgan) good idea * Molly heads to the bedroom (Molly) **There's noises of things being packed, then the squeak of the bed as she sits on it. She mutters "oh god, what has she done now…" * Morgan stands up, going into the bedroom (Morgan) whats wrong? (Molly) Mama, as usual. Meddling. * Morgan sighs (Morgan) why? * Molly reads it to him "Dear Molly, I hope this finds you well and you enjoy your trip to Insel. We were pleased to hear you hope to be in Sudlachenburg before Prophet's Mass. Everything is well here, however your Mother has been trying to help her friends." * Molly glances at him, rolling her eyes (Molly) "She has been in discussions with Adalbrecht about the situation of Otto and Sascha, and mention was made that the bride price offered on your second marriage was sizeable, though nothing was given from the family when you wed before." (Morgan) go on... (Molly) "You know how she can be. After discussions with Verity and Edward, a sum has been given to make amends for this. Sascha and Otto have been visiting Hildegarde in Innesbruck as neither has to work as much. * Molly watches his reaction * Morgan looks annoyed * Molly finishes up quickly "This is why I haven't been able to show you the covered up Crest on the cloak from the waterwheel house. But I will see them tonight and show you tomorrow. Our love, Papa." * Morgan sighs (Morgan) They're as bad as eachother (Molly) Who are? (Morgan) your parents... * Molly nods (Molly) No doubt Edward will have much to say about it * Morgan nods * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) Your Father has real trouble in saying no to my mother, doesnt he? (Morgan) seems so (Molly) I might ask her to teach me how to make Koertig men so pliable and soft (Morgan) She probably manages to make him think its his own idea... he's always been overenthusiastic when he thinks he has a good idea * Molly nods (Molly) Are you very cross? (Morgan) moderately * Molly nods (Molly) This is a decision you should have been involved in (Morgan) yes it is (Molly) Do you wish to talk about how you feel? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) its quite simple. I'm annoyed. * Molly nods (Molly) Is there anything I can do? (Morgan) No, not really... it'll wait until I see them * Molly looks serious "alright liebling" (Molly) Florrie and Alice are well * Morgan nods (Morgan) good * Molly nods (Molly) Should I take the mirror to my father with us? (Morgan) Aye, I want to see that crest * Molly nods. "Shall I leave a reply?" * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I don't know * Molly nods "I'll tell him I have seen his message and want to see the Crest as soon as possible" * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly sighs (Molly) Let's have another cup of tea. I suspect my family will send my hair grey far before old age gets chance to! (Morgan) They're like children * Molly nods (Molly) Varick is better behaved * Morgan nods (Morgan) though he did refer to the bum man earlier * Molly takes a moment to write a note, wrap the mirror and put it in the bag (Molly) Oh dear, I suspect that is a nickname that will stick. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I suspect so (Molly) I suppose it is better than being called Saint Morgan of Puritytown? * Morgan raises an eyebrow (Morgan) I suppose * Molly carries the bag to the study (Molly) He has stopped that, in light of certain pieces of information? (Morgan) mostly (Molly) Does it trouble you? (Morgan) Change is difficult (Molly) Oh, I meant that he still sometimes mentions it (Morgan) No, not really * Molly nods (Molly) I do think you have made much progress in the time since we were wed... (Morgan) in what respect? * Molly pours two cups of tea (Molly) Well, what happened this morning... I suspect you would have been uncomfortable and embarrassed by that had it happened when we first married * Morgan nods (Morgan) probably, aye (Molly) So that is progress, is it not? * Molly hands him a tea cup * Morgan takes it * Molly chews her lip "you are happy with this progress?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly smiles "me too" * Molly sips her tea, thoughtful (Molly) I think perhaps we have both come a long way since we first lived together * Morgan nods (Morgan) I agree (Molly) I was far more unworldly then * Morgan nods (Morgan) you miss that? * Molly tilts her head (Molly) I do wonder how things would have developed had I not learnt what I did on the Coral * Morgan shrugs * Molly frowns a little "do _you_ miss that?" (Morgan) No (Molly) You are sure? *she looks concerned* there was much you did not get to teach me because I had already heard of it (Morgan) I don't think I was in the right place to teach you much... (Molly) Why not? (Morgan) I wasn't healed enough * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) Alright * Molly takes her tea over to the window seat (Molly) We are making good time (Morgan) not surprising really * Molly nods, watching the sky (Molly) She is fast * Morgan nods (Molly) At the very least, it will be nice to explore somewhere new * Morgan nods, sighing (Morgan) aye * Molly turns to watch him (Molly) Why do you sigh, liebling? (Morgan) I wish I wasn't so apprehensive * Molly holds out her hand "come, talk with me" (Morgan) I don't wish to hash it out blossom... I just want to spend my time with you * Molly smiles softly (Molly) Then come, don't talk to me... lay your head on my lap and let me stroke your hair? * Morgan nods, sitting beside her, sipping his coffee (Morgan) I'm gutted I didn't see the aurora * Molly watches him "I can understand that. I would love to see it too. I imagine fantastic ribbons of green, yellow, and purple, dancing in a starry sky, the night cold, wrapped in furs, my nose cold and pink * Morgan nods (Morgan) I've told Claudia to wake me if it happens again (Molly) Edward has seen it too, with that tribe in Vesten * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) I'd like to see it too, if she wakes you (Molly) How are things with her and Sorgi now? (Morgan) alright, last I heard. * Molly sips the tea (Molly) Do they love each other yet, do you think? (Morgan) I... don't know * Molly watches him, speaking quietly, eyes lit up (Molly) But you suspect? (Morgan) There is an undeniable bond there, but she is not ready to see it... she's barely ready to even feel it * Molly nods slowly (Molly) You empathise with that... * Morgan nods (Morgan) In some respects its harder for her (Molly) Really?! * Morgan nods (Molly) How so? (Morgan) She's had her whole adult life, and a good chunk of her formative years, being taught that to be vulnerable is dangerous. She's been hurt by people she trusted, and she's closed herself off. She's feeling things she's spent years not believing was possible or worthwhile * Molly nods slowly (Molly) And you feel that is harder? (Morgan) She's trying to unlearn a lifetime of lessons... scary as hell for her * Molly nods (Molly) I can understand the struggle of trusting and being vulnerable * Morgan nods (Molly) Does he love her, do you think? (Morgan) I reckon so (Molly) He is smart enough to say nothing though? * Morgan nods, smiling slightly (Morgan) yes (Molly) What makes you smile? (Morgan) he's not stupid * Molly nods (Molly) Eventually, something will have to change, wont it? (Morgan) I don't know... he's quite accepting of the fact she isn't ready to realise it... (Molly) She will stay on the Rose even when we have other ships? (Morgan) She doesn't know... depends how long she's comfortable being with Sorgi (Molly) Complicated * Morgan nods (Morgan) very * Molly nods (Molly) As long as what they have now is enough * Morgan nods (Morgan) so far (Molly) You worry about them? (Morgan) of course I do * Molly smiles (Molly) That's nice though (Morgan) is it? (Molly) Mmhmm **she tips her tea* (Molly) Last year it would have been difficult for you to care so deeply? (Morgan) I imagine so * Molly nods "And now you care very much about many people. It's rather amazing" (Morgan) reckless perhaps (Molly) You think so? Why? (Morgan) Given how it could all be taken from me... again... * Molly leans her cheek to his arm "Or it could not. We could all be here for the rest of your life" (Morgan) thats the hope * Molly nods (Molly) It's worth it, isn't it? * Morgan nods * Molly glances up (Molly) I'm glad you still feel so * Morgan nods * Molly takes his free hand, interlacing their fingers (Molly) Do you worry about Inga and Heinzharold? (Morgan) Not much, no... its obvious they're meant to be together * Molly nods (Molly) They fit so well, don't they? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) They barely ever have any conflict, their personalities compliment each other... they're very lucky * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly sips the tea, quiet for a minute (Molly) Will you be training this afternoon? (Morgan) Aye, I need to (Molly) To deal with everything that is going on? (Morgan) To keep in form * Molly nods "I suppose if you wish to keep up with me, you best had" (Morgan) I suppose so * Molly giggles (Molly) I'll never be as good as you * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) couldn't say for sure (Molly) I won't be spending years at war * Morgan nods (Molly) Do you have the balm? * Morgan nods (Molly) Will you take it with us? (Morgan) Probably wise (Molly) I could probably do something a little more dramatic to help? (Morgan) oh probably (Molly) Would you wish that? (Morgan) that depends on a great many things doesn't it * Molly looks up (Molly) Usually you say absolutely not (Morgan) I am... aware that my state of mind could be... questionable while we are there (Molly) And you will tell me openly what you need from me? * Morgan nods (Morgan) if that is what you wish * Molly nods (Molly) I just wish to make you feel fine, my love * Morgan nods (Molly) Did you decide if you would wish to know? * Morgan frowns before nodding (Morgan) I do (Molly) You are sure? (Morgan) No, but... I can't go through life hiding from things I don't like... can't make good decisions without all the information * Molly frowns deeply (Molly) There is a decision you might be making dependant upon how I feel when I meet him? (Morgan) No... (Molly) ... but...? (Morgan) its a decent philosophy, thats all * Molly nods (Molly) We are likely worrying for nothing (Morgan) maybe * Molly kisses his knuckles (Molly) You have never felt worried like this before? (Morgan) No (Molly) Even with the cast? (Morgan) that was different (Molly) Why? (Morgan) because... you had no desire to leave... no attraction to anything away from me * Molly nods (Molly) I would spend time telling you again that I wish to be with you, but I suspect until we leave Insel you will struggle to be at peace with that * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm afraid so * Molly nods "I'm sorry. I know it isn't my fault, but it hurts me greatly to be making you feel my heart is potentially not entirely yours" * Morgan nods (Molly) The convergence would surely prevent it? * Morgan shrugs (Molly) You and I are supposed to be together now. They said we are on the smoothest paths (Morgan) smoothest, but not the only... (Molly) But that would mean you having children with another woman... (Morgan) Do you really want to talk about this? (Molly) No, I don't think I do. * Morgan nods, sipping his tea (Molly) I would like to lay down and cuddle with you instead, until it is time for you to go * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright (Molly) On the couch? * Morgan nods * Molly gets up, waiting for him to get in position * Morgan puts his cup side before stretching out on the couch * Molly curls up close to him, on her side facing in to him. It's a bit of a squeeze, but not uncomfortable. He can see how the tension gradually goes out of her expression. The way her hand moves over his cheek, hair, shoulder and arm is all tender and loving, rather than aiming to arouse or tease * Molly speaks softly "I love you, liebes herz, so very much" (Morgan) and I you blossom, endlessly * Molly nods, smiling a little "I know." * Morgan nods (Morgan) good * Molly seems very contented with this prolonged physical contact, looking very relaxed and happy half an hour later when they hear the first stirrings of Varick ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 9 February 2022 09:01:56 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea