------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 9 February 2022 16:18:41 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) ((C&p pls)) (Morgan) * Molly gets up, waiting for him to get in position (Morgan) * Morgan puts his cup side before stretching out on the couch (Morgan) * 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 (Morgan) * Molly speaks softly "I love you, liebes herz, so very much" (Morgan) and I you blossom, endlessly (Morgan) * Molly nods, smiling a little "I know." (Morgan) * Morgan nods (Morgan) good (Morgan) * 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 (Morgan) * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) (Molly) **how responsive/tender/loving would he have been in that time?** (Morgan) ((very)) (Molly) **Varick can be heard talking to the cat in his roon about having to stay behind. Molly gently kisses him, her palm gentle on his cheek** (Morgan) I suppose we'd best get up and about ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 9 February 2022 16:27:04 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 9 February 2022 16:27:19 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) Mmhmm... to be continued another time, I hope? *she watches him with wide pupils and a soft languor* * Morgan nods (Morgan) I hope so * Molly kisses him again before getting up. She shakes out her hair a little * Morgan sits up, watching her (Molly) Will you be going now? * Molly goes to the little mirror on the wall, checking her hair in the reflection (Morgan) I should probably try to sort things with HeinzHarold * Molly nods, starting to pull out the pins holding up the majority of her hair (Molly) Mmhmm *she holds the pins between her lips* * Morgan watches her quietly * Molly takes it all down, clearly intending to start afresh. She can't talk at all with so many hair pins in her mouth (Morgan) I'll go check on Varick first (Molly) Mmhmm. **she shakes it out, swishing it side to side, then runs her fingers through it to separate it into layers* * Morgan frowns briefly before getting up and going into Varicks room ** You're now known as Varick * Varick is sat on his bed "Papa, I dreamt I turned into a fish! (Morgan) Did you indeed (Varick) I swam into Heinzharold's hands so he could win, and then he gave me half the prize (Morgan) he didn't try to cook you? * Varick laughs "Heinzharold wouldn't cook me!" (Morgan) well he wouldn't eat you raw (Varick) **Ulysses comes to climb up Morgan (Varick) When will we get there? (Morgan) Not too long now * Varick nods, getting off the bed. The cat settles around Morgan's shoulders, though seems to find it challenging with the scarf (Varick) Will you play soldiers with me? (Morgan) Aye, we can play for a little bit * Varick goes through, Molly is still working on her hair. She seems to be trying to tame and constrain it rather than prettying it * Varick gets the soldiers all set up. Molly finishes her hair, all braided and pinned now. Once more she checks it before nodding a little (Varick) M: Would you have me find Heinzharold, my love? * Morgan nods (Morgan) please blossom (Varick) **Molly goes into the bedroom a moment whilst he and Varick pick sides. When she comes back out she's wearing the forget-me-not necklace he had made for her, and a navy shawl** M: would you prefer to see him here or in the ballroom? (Morgan) ballroom once this skirmish is over (Varick) **Molly nods with a smile. She kisses Varick's crown as she passes. In the hall he can hear her singing** (Varick) Mama is happy (Morgan) she certainly seems to be, aye (Varick) Is she happy because we're going to eat a lot of fish or see the tower or meet Doctor Rosenkrantz's family? (Morgan) could be either I suppose (Varick) I am happy about those things * Morgan nods (Morgan) thats good * Varick is on his second turn when he hears Molly [I... uhh... think I'll give them five minutes...] (Morgan) [busy, I take it] (Varick) [It sounded that way. Oh dear!] (Varick) **about ten minutes pass before he hears her again** [Heinzharold is just grabbing his sword] (Morgan) [that was his problem the first time you knocked] (Varick) [Liebes herz! **she sounds amused** I'd rather not think of the part of _Heinzharold_] (Morgan) [are you coming to take over this battle?] (Varick) **she opens the door, and comes to take the seat. She's still blushing a little** (Varick) M: Heinzharold is waiting for you to train, my love * Morgan nods, looking at Varick (Morgan) I've got to go... I'll see you in a bit, alright? (Varick) [He doesn't know what I heard] * Varick nods, more interested in the game. Ulysses climbs off Morgan * Morgan picks up his sword before kissing Molly's cheek (Morgan) I'll see you shortly (Varick) **Molly watches him with a fond smile. Varick has to say Mama twice to get her attention back to the game** * Morgan smiles before heading off to the ballroom ** You're now known as HH * HH is already swinging a sword around * Morgan salutes him (Morgan) ready? * HH does likewise. He judges how much effort to put in on how much Morgan is putting in * Morgan launches right into pushing hard * HH matches him as expected * Morgan trains hard * HH tries to push him a bit harder ** You are now disconnected (Ping timeout) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 9 February 2022 18:15:31 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [17:51] * HH tries to push him a bit harder ** You're now known as HH (HH) ((Test)) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 9 February 2022 18:27:50 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (HH) [17:51] * HH tries to push him a bit harder * Morgan easily keeps up with him * HH goes at full tilt * Morgan grins, keeping up with him * HH sustains this for five minutes before stepping away, breathing heavily "fuckin' hell, I'm outta condition" * Morgan sheathes his sword, nodding (Morgan) that and I'm just better than you * HH does likewise "try again once we're back on the ship, might jus' be bad timing" (Morgan) bad timing? * HH gives a big yawn "not long woke up from a nap, see?" (Morgan) uh huh * HH sits in a chair, running his hand through his hair (HH) I fucked up, man. I'm sorry (Morgan) You didn't fuck up. If I reacted like any normal person it wouldn't have been an issue (HH) Nah, I shoulda told him no (Morgan) it is what it is * HH nods, but he looks like he's feeling bad over it * Morgan sighs (Morgan) let it go (HH) Any chance of a hug? * Morgan nods * HH gets up, opening his arms * Morgan goes to him, wrapping his arms around him * HH hugs him hard (HH) Thanks man (Morgan) its alright * HH slaps his back gently before letting go (HH) Anything I c'n do? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) no * HH nods (HH) She was looking pretty cheerful when she came to get me * Morgan nods (Morgan) we'd spent the entire time just laying on the couch (HH) Sounds kinda nice * Morgan nods (Morgan) it was (HH) Gonna come up on deck, see th' sights? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (HH) Y' need to go let her know where you're goin'? (Morgan) [I'm going to go up on deck blossom, have a look at the coastline as we go in] (HH) [Is everything well?] (Morgan) [Yes blossom] * Morgan glances at HeinzHarold (Morgan) done * HH shakes his head "You can just tell 'er anything, anytime, no matter who's around?" (Morgan) Distance allowing... (HH) 'Ow far? (Morgan) coming on for a mile * HH nods "Practical, gotta be pretty entertainin' too" (Morgan) can be * HH heads up on deck "means y' can tell her she's pretty, catch her off guard" (Morgan) that is true (HH) **the weather is cold but dry on deck. The coast line is quite pretty here, and Morgan has seen it a few times over the years, first as a young boy on the way to Catterick, and then during the War. Now he is getting to see it from his own ship (Morgan) Its not bad * HH nods (HH) Mebbie an hour out * Morgan nods (HH) **Claudia comes over** Got a minute? * Morgan nods ** You're now known as Claudia * Claudia moves away from HH "Wanted to see how you are?" * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) no worse than I was (Claudia) No better either? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) feels very much like it did with the cast (Claudia) How do you mean? (Morgan) just waiting to see if I'll lose her (Claudia) I don't see it * Morgan shrugs * Claudia nods (Claudia) Sorted the harming stuff? (Morgan) think so, aye * Claudia nods "good jib" (Claudia) Job* (Morgan) can't say it was easy (Claudia) No? (Morgan) didn't quite go to plan but we got there * Claudia nods "good" * Morgan nods (Morgan) you ok? (Claudia) Yeah, just want to get her in and settled * Morgan nods (Morgan) you docking her? (Claudia) Sorgi will be up soon, the Doctor will take us through where we're going * Morgan nods (Claudia) **She goes back to her job. A little later, Rosenkrantz comes on deck and is giving Sorgi instructions on where to moor. This means they go along the Insel coast, passing the first estuary. HH stands with Morgan. The first thing they see is the destroyed fort of Dietmund** ** You're now known as HH (HH) Food wasn' too bad (Morgan) security was bloody awful * HH grins (HH) Business as usual * Morgan nods (HH) Weird though (Morgan) what? (HH) Rosie's family land. You an' me here, and Kit, and James * Morgan nods (HH) **The coast here is full of coves and high cliffs, private and not practical for much but smuggling or maybe nude swimming like she did with Morgan at Lundy (HH) Wouldn' want to mount an invasion 'ere (Morgan) have to be an idiot to try it * HH nods (HH) **A few minutes later they can just see the manor house with its tower up on top of the cliffs. It looks like the views will be spectacular** (Morgan) it'd take a lot to sneak past that if someone was paying attention * HH nods (HH) Not bad, is it? (HH) **the next thing they see is a flatter bit of land, sandy beach with small boats, and the main town more inland. People can be seen with fishing boats and a market. (HH) HH: Been t' this bit before, obviously. * Morgan nods * HH grins (HH) Just staggerin' around, looking dazed and lost (Morgan) and those mean people didn't take pity on you (HH) Locked me up! Not very kind (Morgan) not very charitable (HH) Bastards. (HH) **they turn starboard into the river, towards the east dock. It is a delicate procedure, and Sorgi, Claudia and Koen are all involved. Sorgi invites Morgan to work with them. * Morgan does so gladly (HH) **It takes them half an hour of mental and physical work to get the Rose turned and berthed, the light starting to fade by the time he is fetching Molly, Inga and Varick. ** ** You're now known as Molly * Molly has their bags ready, and Varick is very excited. Molly seems quite happy and peaceful even still (Morgan) all ready? * Molly smiles "Yes, we are" * Morgan nods, hauling up the bags (Molly) **The light is pretty and golden. With their bags, they exit the Rose. Morgan, Molly, Varick, HH, Inga, and Claudia will all be going to the manor. Rosenkrantz disembarks with them (Molly) R, to Morgan: Would you prefer a carriage, or a horse, your Excellency? (Morgan) I would prefer a horse (Molly) **Rosenkrantz is welcomed by the dock workers, he is clearly a popular and respected Freiarr here. Nothing is too much trouble, and horses and a carriage for the ladies are found easily. HH stays with them, as does Rosenkrantz, Claudia rides. As they ride through towards the manor, he starts to feel some deja vu. * Morgan keeps a close eye on his surroundings (Molly) **It feels familiar. And it gets even more familiar when he spots a run down old church off to his left (Morgan) [Take a look at this church, see if it jogs any memories] (Molly) [I don't see a church?] (Morgan) [on the left] (Molly) [I'm on the wrong side of the carriage. Send me the image?] * Morgan does so (Molly) **He gets back the feeling of linen cloth grasped in fingers, the colour red, and the clanging of a chalice. Just like in last night's dream** (Molly) [Oh god.] (Morgan) [that is... the church...] (Molly) [Mmhmm] (Molly) [I... have no idea what that means...] * Morgan looks at Claudia (Morgan) what do you know about this place? (Molly) C: Insel? * Morgan nods ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) Not much. It's an island, and a freiarrdom. Objectionist, had a nice Vaticine base until you and Heinzharold happened to it (Morgan) know anything about the old Freiarr? * Claudia shakes her head (Claudia) No, why? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) dreams * Claudia nods (Claudia) **the stretch of track, and the stable yard at the manor are very similar too * Morgan nods to himself (Claudia) **There's a groomsman to take the horses. He looks to be in his sixties, very polite, and friendly with Rosenkrantz as he hands out the passengers * Morgan gets down slowly, watching Rosenkrantz (Claudia) **he seems happy to be home, ushering them all towards the house. Molly glances at the stables, holding back for Morgan * Morgan joins her * Claudia takes his hand, glancing up at him ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) This is so strange * Morgan nods (Morgan) very * Molly takes a deep breath, squeezing his hand (Molly) You recognised the church... * Morgan nods (Morgan) I did * Molly sucks her lower lip a moment "It's all I can think of now!" (Morgan) thats.... unfortunate * Molly nods (Molly) I hoped to have my full wits and composure in tact * Morgan nods * Molly takes a slow deep breath, squaring her shoulders (Molly) Fortunately for you, you are less easily distracted * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I'm in enemy territory * Molly kisses his knuckles (Molly) You are all I can think of. * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) good * Molly tries hard to concentrate as they go into the house (Molly) **the hall they go into is very nice, tasteful but not flashy. Rosenkrantz chats with the butler and housekeeper * Morgan looks around as he goes ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 11 February 2022 12:12:37 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **Rosenkrantz introduces them all to the butler Mr Simmonz, and the housekeeper, Mrs Krisle. Both of them seem formal but warm, and seem to like their employer. Molly hasn't let go of his hand. Varick is gawking at all the nice paintings on the walls of the hall. HH is chatty, Claudia is watching Morgan (Molly) C:$you okay?$ (Morgan) $Feel like I'm back in the war$ (Molly) C: $looks safe$ * Morgan shrugs slightly, looking round (Molly) **It's a nice house. Rosenkrantz instructs the housekeeper to take them upstairs and let them choose whatever room arrangements they want. He asks about dinner, which will be at 8 now, not 7 due to the rest of the family being out helping in town so he arranges for sandwiches and cake and hot drinks to be taken to the drawing room.** * Molly squeezes his hand [he's not even here at present] * Morgan nods (Molly) **The house is large enough for a big house party, bigger than koln but smaller by far than die Dauerhaftigkeit. There are a lot of Avalonian stylings as they pass up the stairs. The housekeeper tells Molly they have a nursery suite though it hasn't been used since the young mistress was twelve or so** (Molly) What thinks you, liebling? (Morgan) probably a good idea since we're here for a couple of days (Molly) **The housekeeper takes them that way** (Molly) [Perhaps Heinzharold and Inga should have a separate guest room, I want them to not feel they are on duty with Varick] (Morgan) [aye, good idea] (Molly) **The housekeeper gets M,M,V & C rooms in the nursery suite, and Molly asks her to find HH and Inga a room. This leaves the others to discover the rooms. It's similar to the set up at Eisenfurst Fischer's house. Varick picks a room, as does Claudia. Molly and Morgan have the one with the double bed. Molly wanders into it (Molly) They air these rooms well, considering they are not used * Morgan nods (Molly) **It looks functional rather than fancy, but it will do the two of them fine. She takes a few minutes to get settled (Molly) How are you? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) alright * Molly smiles, obviously taking this at face value "Good" (Molly) **he can hear Varick laughing in the nursery parlour** (Morgan) someones clearly happy to be here * Molly smiles, her eyes crinkling at the corners (Molly) But not you, mon petit chou? (Morgan) No, not really * Molly nods (Molly) It's a pretty house so far though * Morgan nods (Molly) "Papa! See this painting!" * Morgan wanders through to the parlour (Molly) **The painting Varick is looking at is of Seb at aged twelve, with a blonde girl who looks to be around 4, and a goose** (Molly) V: There's a goose in this painting! (Morgan) Yes there is. (Molly) V: why is there a goose? (Morgan) The family raise geese * Molly comes in, touching Morgan's lower back "I'm going to see if Inga needs any help with her hair" (Molly) V: oh, okay. Maybe I can see the geese? (Morgan) oh I've no doubt they'll let you see them * Molly goes (Molly) V: *he nods* who are the children? (Morgan) the older boy is... Rosie. I assume thats his sister (Molly) **Varick whispers** the bum man? * Morgan nods (Molly) **Claudia comes in and looks at the painting a minute** She reminds me of someone, I can't think who though (Morgan) oh? (Molly) **He doesn't recognise her at all** (Molly) **Varick goes to looks at the books at old toys** ** You're now known as Claudia (Claudia) Primarily want me watching over Varick? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think so (Claudia) I can do that. Anything you need now? (Morgan) No, I don't think so * Claudia nods (Claudia) **HH comes in to the nursery suite, and quietly asks Morgan the same thing (Morgan) No, you came here to see your friend. You do that (Claudia) **HH grabs him and hugs him hard** * Morgan hugs him back (Claudia) **HH says nothing, just slaps his back a moment before letting go. Then he looks around the room before settling on the painting. He chuckles* Could be a portrait o' the three of us. You'd be the goose, o'viously. **This reminds him of Molly calling him a Silly Goose weeks ago, saying she could only be more his if she was made from one of his ribs* (Morgan) Claudia says she reminds her of someone (Claudia) HH looks: nope, don't see it. Bet she's pretty now though (Claudia) **HH grins* Ilena, not Claudia, o'viously. (Morgan) Bit early to be asking for a beating isn't it? * Claudia hears HH, because she checks Varick is busy before flipping him off (Claudia) **HH shrugs** You wanna get the wives, I'll get Varick done with th' toys? (Morgan) they back already? (Claudia) HH: Just down the hall * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll go fetch them (Claudia) **He can hear them talking when he gets near the room, though they are talking quietly** I: Is that possible? ** You're now known as Molly * Morgan slows (Molly) Some weeks ago I might have said no... but now... who knows? * Morgan frowns, coming to a halt (Molly) I: what has changed since then? (Molly) He's changed, I've changed a little too, I think (Molly) I: I think you've both seemed happier since they came back from finding Dau (Molly) Okay, that's your hair all done. Do you like it, or do you want it fancier? * Morgan moves, pushing the door open (Molly) I: No, that is good * Molly smiles. Inga's hair looks nice, pretty but not over the top. It's certainly more fancy than Molly's own constrained hair (Molly) What thinks you, liebling? (Morgan) beautiful (Molly) **Inga blushes** I want to make a good impression. I dont want him thinking Heinzharold could do much better (Morgan) You are perfect for eachother, and thats obvious * Molly smiles, nodding "You belong together. Anyone who thinks otherwise is a fool" (Morgan) HeinzHarold says they're here... sent me to get you (Morgan) HeinzHarold sent me to fetch you (Molly) **Inga thanks him, getting up from the dresser. They bump into the others in the hall. HH looks her over "well now, don't you look fine?" Inga is clearly pleased, and he offers her his arm. Molly watches them a moment before extinguishing the candle and following on at the back behind Claudia and Varick * Molly smiles at him "It surprises me sometimes that she still thinks she isnt worthy of him" (Morgan) She is fairly convinced we only tolerate her because she is useful to us (Molly) That's silly. I will talk to her about that * Morgan nods * Molly offers him her hand, the others a little ahead now * Morgan takes it * Molly smiles, heading down with the others. She's quiet but seems cheerful (Morgan) what were you talking about? (Molly) Hmm? (Morgan) before I came in (Molly) You and I (Morgan) oh? * Molly nods, having to be careful with her skirt on the stairs (Molly) Just how things are now * Morgan nods (Molly) **The butler shows them into the drawing room where the doctor is waiting. Molly's hand tightens in his as she looks around, looking solemn. However, theres no sign of the rest of the family** (Molly) [I've dreamt this room.] (Morgan) [have you?] (Molly) **Rosenkrantz is cheerful, getting them set up with hot drinks whilst Varick starts with cake** (Molly) [I was here. My eldest son was bringing his betrothed here...] **he can recall her briefly telling him this, her future daughter-in-law was Jana** (Morgan) [Jana, I believe] (Molly) [Yes.] **Molly sighs, looking at the fireplace a moment before squaring her shoulders** Let's have some tea * Morgan nods (Molly) **They sit around a low table near the window. The drapes are open still, the sky dark pink, purple and navy. Molly looks more cheerful once tea has been sipped and cake has been eaten* (Molly) V, to R: Claudia saw a Roarer last night. (Molly) R: Did she? We get them here on occasion. (Molly) V: Did you see one? (Molly) R: **he nods** three times. There's a superstition that it means a big change is coming (Morgan) and here I thought Sudlachenburg had the monopoly on those * Molly sips the tea again (Molly) R: Most people have heard about the bread for the Schattenmann, do you have many others, your Excellency? * Morgan raises an eyebrow (Molly) R: Are there any lesser known ones? (Morgan) the usual, a broom falls over, an unexpected visitor, if two pour from a pot, there will be children... (Molly) **He nods** (Molly) *she looks to Morgan* There's the one about the newlywed's sheet being put under the mattress? (Morgan) and the plate, of course (Molly) **Rosenkrantz looks to Morgan** Ah, the sheet is an old Vaticine tradition, my parents had one. What is the plate? (Morgan) Interesting that its been incorporated into objectionist culture... (Molly) R: But then it is not so long ago that many places converted. Insel was only converted in 1596, between the birth of my eldest and middle brother * Morgan nods * Molly looks to Morgan "It was 1560 in Sudlachenburg, I believe?" HH: "61" (Molly) **Varick is eating another cake quietly** * Morgan nods (Molly) R: Once we have finished our drinks, we will go for a tour of the house. My family will be back before dinner, but it's common for us to be helping the night before fisherman's mass. * Morgan nods, sipping his tea (Molly) **The house is a good size, and they make a tour of the dining hall and ballroom before getting to a very nice library. There's a display case of all manner of curiosities, which Varick is fascinated by whilst the others explore the room ** You're now known as Varick (Varick) Papa... (Morgan) yes? (Varick) Look at this stone! * Morgan goes to look (Varick) **The stone he is pointing to is white with rainbow flecks in it. He can almost feel it in his hand, almost feel Jana's fingers as she handed it to him in last night's dream** * Morgan frowns at it (Morgan) I think its called a dragon stone (Varick) It's very pretty (Varick) **Rosenkrantz comes over** What are we admiring? (Morgan) the... dragonstone (Varick) **he takes a key off the top of the glass cabinet and opens it. He hands the stone to Varick with a smile (Varick) R: My brother Leopold found it on the banks of the river down at Wassermeer when he was very young * Varick moves it in the light, making the colours flash. He grins at Morgan "do you want to see?" * Morgan nods * Varick hands it over. It is identical * Morgan nods, turning it over and inspecting it closely (Varick) **it doesn't seem to be anything special aside from being beautiful and being in his dream * Morgan hands it back to Varick * Varick chats a few minutes before it gets put away. They move on. The music room is approached by white and checkerboard tiles, with a double door. He has seen this before too, in the dream thread of the Allemande waltz where he had met Molly at a ball during the war, and when he came to this house where she was staying with her father she was pregnant with his twins. Rosenkrantz leads them in, and Molly immediately sits at the piano, just as she had been. It's a little dizzying * Morgan frowns briefly * Varick plays a little tune. Rosenkrantz compliments her playing, saying it is a shame she isnt staying as Ilena has always wanted to be better on the piano, but noone in the family has ever been good with musical instruments (Varick) Molly* (Morgan) lack of aptitude? (Varick) R: Sadly yes * Morgan nods (Morgan) unfortunate (Varick) R: Are your family musical, your Excellency? (Morgan) You can get a fairly solid high G out of my father if you pull his moustache ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 11 February 2022 15:20:35 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 11 February 2022 15:20:43 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 Friday, 11 February 2022 15:21:03 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 Friday, 11 February 2022 15:23:09 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) R: **he laughs** Do you play piano? (Morgan) Absolutely not (Molly) **He nods. Molly looks like she might stay and play, but Rosenkrantz suggests they move on to the great hall. Inga and HH seem very impressed, Claudia looks like she's assessing it for defensive potential. Varick looms keen to move on** * Morgan looks around quietly * Molly leaves the piano with a little reluctance, looking around the room. She comes to Morgan (Molly) This is pretty too * Morgan nods (Molly) **They look at the great hall, which is very fancy, and then move to the gallery. There are lots of family portraits, the most recent must have been completed in the last few months. Rosenkrantz points it out. He and his wife are sat, and behind them Seb and Ilena are stood. Heinzharold was right, she is pretty. Seb looks genuinely amused, rather than just smiling politely (Molly) R: My family, painted this summer * Morgan nods * Molly looks at it, nodding a little "Ilena has blossomed, hasn't she?" *Rosenkrantz nods* Indeed she has. (Molly) **He leads them through, pointing out his brother Leopold, a man of around seventy, and a young woman who looks to be under twenty* My late brother Leopold and his wife Rosaline (Molly) [I thought she was going to be his grandchild!] (Molly) **Inga and HH are looking at the portrait too** * Morgan nods slightly (Molly) R: He didn't marry until he was the Freiarr. He felt he should see to the succession and have a child, but it was not to be, so Insel fell to me * Morgan nods (Molly) **The next painting is of Leopold as a man in his twenties, looking dashing. He's tall, blonde and handsome, but has an obstinate look about him** R: He didn't want to be the Freiarr, nor did I. (Morgan) no? (Molly) **He shows them next portraits of his eldest brother, wife, and son** This brother was supposed to be the Freiarr, then his son should have inherited. However, they were killed when the Vaticine forces invaded and set up Dietmund * Morgan nods * Molly looks interested in this family history, and is still curious when they move back a generation to Joseff's parents, who married and had the first son as Vaticine, then converted and had the middle one baptised as Objectionist. Then the portraits go back further, to Sebastian's great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents. Meanwhile, HH and Inga have moved on to the landscapes, and HH gestures to Morgan $come see this$ * Morgan quietly moves over to him (Molly) **It's a seascape. On the left in the foreground is a small ship, in the middle a flat area of the sea that the waves do not go into, and then in the background in the far right are heavy storm clouds (Morgan) oh thats creepy (Molly) HH: Creepy as hell. * Morgan nods * Morgan looks over at Rosenkrantz (Molly) **Claudia joins them. Inga and Varick have been distracted by another painting. She looks at it** (Morgan) Dr, what can you tell me about this one? (Molly) R: Oh, that one. I've never been a fan. It was a gift sent to my Father in... '32, I think. Not many years before he died (Morgan) who from? (Molly) R: I don't know. Perhaps the artist? **he peers at the corner* Normande De Plume, 1631. **Nom De Plume would be the Montaigne for "pen name"** (Morgan) ah, an alias... (Molly) HH: $again?$ (Morgan) $yes$ * Molly joins them, looking at it "That's an unusual piece" (Morgan) [with an area of complete calm] (Molly) [That's so unnatural and unnerving] (Morgan) by a Normande De Plume (Molly) A Montaigne name... (Morgan) [it means pen name] (Molly) [I know] (Morgan) [just checking] (Molly) **Rosenkrantz moves on to show them others. There are several more paintings, lots of landscapes and seascapes. Molly stops beside one of a church. It is Vaticine, and well-kept unlike in her dream, and is marked "St. Elena's church, 1545" * Molly glances at him, blushing "It's... uhh... pretty" (Morgan) that the one we passed? * Molly nods "mmhmm" * Morgan nods * Molly takes a slow gentle breath. HH is watching them curiously $everything okay?$ (Morgan) $yes$ (Molly) **Rosenkrantz seems happy showing them all these things, then Varick says "Can we see the tower now?" (Molly) **Rosenkrantz looks to Molly and Morgan** If your parents are happy with the delay to your meal time, yes * Molly smiles at Morgan [it's still odd to hear us be called that!] * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, thats fine (Molly) **Rosenkrantz leads them through the house onto the next floor, and up the spiral stairs on the north west corner of the manor** ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Friday, 11 February 2022 22:18:28 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea * Morgan follows on quietly (Molly) **The first level of the tower is more like a loft, full of old trunks and things, so they move to the top. Here there are couches and big windows all around it. There are stars out now, and a pretty moon. (Molly) R: I'm sorry to say the best time of day for it is much earlier, though dawn and sunset are spectacular. (Morgan) I would certainly imagine so... I may come up here for dawn... (Molly) R: Make yourselves at home, we're an informal sort of household (Molly) V: Can I come up tomorrow too, Papa? (Morgan) It'll be very early, before the sun comes up... (Molly) V: What about after that? (Morgan) If you want to, certainly (Molly) R:R: *he smiles* Seb will be able to find a spy glass and point out Vendel and Avalon to you, if the weather is good (Molly) **Varick looks pleased by this, but is also starting to look tired** (Morgan) We should get you some food and to bed young man (Molly) **Varick nods. The doctor tells them they usually wait in the drawing room before dinner so once they are done that is the place to come. Hh and I opt to go with Rosenkrantz, Claudia goes with Molly Morgan and Varick back to the nursery. Here Varick is quietly playing. Molly goes into their room (Molly) C: $how you doing?$ (Morgan) $alright$ (Molly) [How are you, liebling?] (Morgan) [I'm alright] (Molly) **They get Varick fed and settled, and Molly has checked her hair and makeup a final time before they head down towards the drawing room** (Molly) It's odd, being in a place I have dreamed but in different variations * Morgan nods (Morgan) this eckname is really starting to grate * Molly smiles (Molly) There's a pattern now. The plays on pseudonyms in the names he uses could make it easier to find other links to him (Morgan) Unlikely (Molly) In a few days we can ask the Nie (Molly) Nieblungen * Morgan nods (Morgan) I suppose so * Molly nods, looking around as they head towards the drawing room. She takes his left hand in her right, and rubs her thumb over his wedding ring * Morgan sighs (Morgan) lets hope I don't have to belt him * Molly smiles at him, watching him sidelong "I do not see that happening, my love" (Morgan) we didn't think I'd have to beat the Eisenfursts son either... (Molly) You got no satisfaction from that at all? (Morgan) I didn't say that... * Molly nods. She brings his hand to her mouth, kissing the knuckle just above his wedding ring (Molly) I love you, liebes herz, always. (Morgan) and I you * Molly nods, heading into the drawing room. The doctor, Inga, and HH are drinking wine and chatting, the room's only occupants. Molly smiles at Morgan (Molly) Inga is getting more at ease as Lady Lehenstreue, isn't she? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think so (Molly) It's nice to see * Morgan nods (Molly) **There's loud laughter out in the hall, one voice already familiar to Morgan from the first dream in the family chapel at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, where he was laughing when Molly told him to go and be useful somewhere. The other laughs are feminine. Doctor Rosenkrantz stands up, as do HH and Inga (Molly) R: That noise is my family. **he smiles, obviously looking forward to seeing them** (Molly) ((Attention?)) (Morgan) ((the door)) (Molly) **Seb opens the door, holding it open for his mother and sister. The two women are just like in the painting, blonde, pretty looking. Ilena squeals at seeing her father, and bounces over to hug him with an excited "Vati!" * Morgan watches Molly sidelong (Molly) **Molly looks politely neutral, just keeping an eye and staying quiet. Rosenkrantz kisses Ilena's forehead. Adara looks relieved that her husband is home, but is also curious about the visitors. Seb spots HH before any of the other guests. He looks shocked** S: Bread box?! (Molly) **HH looks really happy, and goes to hug Seb* Rosie! **the two men hug with much back slapping. Rosenkrantz hugs his wife. Inga is watching her husband with a smile** * Morgan watches them quietly (Molly) **Seb pulls away, looking at Heinzharold with a grin: Eleven thousand, nine hundred and twenty seven bottles of beer on the wall... **HH nods, grinning likewise** Eleven thousand, nine hundred and twenty seven bottles of beer! **they laugh, hugging again** (Morgan) [alright, now I want to hit him] (Molly) [Heinzharold loves you, liebling, there's no need to be jealous] (Morgan) [I was more referring to that damn song] (Molly) R: **he brings Adara and Ilena to Molly, filling them in. There's the same sort of excitement about the reunion between the former patient and her nurses, and the women proclaim how well she looks. Meanwhile, Heinzharold is introducing Seb to Inga** ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 12 February 2022 17:17:53 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) **Seb pulls away, looking at Heinzharold with a grin: Eleven thousand, nine hundred and twenty seven bottles of beer on the wall... **HH nods, grinning likewise** Eleven thousand, nine hundred and twenty seven bottles of beer! **they laugh, hugging again** (Morgan) [alright, now I want to hit him] (Morgan) [Heinzharold loves you, liebling, there's no need to be jealous] (Morgan) [I was more referring to that damn song] (Morgan) R: **he brings Adara and Ilena to Molly, filling them in. There's the same sort of excitement about the reunion between the former patient and her nurses, and the women proclaim how well she looks. Meanwhile, Heinzharold is introducing Seb to Inga** (Molly) ((Attention?)) (Morgan) ((Molly)) * Molly looks happy to be reunited with them, thanking them for their care. Rosenkrantz introduces them to Morgan. Adara seems warm and relaxed, Ilena seems a bit shy and out of her depth at being introduced to a Duke, standing slightly behind her mother. (Molly) **he still hears the other conversation despite his focus on his wife** (Molly) HH: Rosie, this is my amazin' wife, Inga. Lady Lehenstreue, that is. Some title stuff 'appened. Anyway. Inga, this is Rosie. * Morgan greets the dr's wife and daughter, inclining his head as he does so * Molly glances in their direction, her attention torn between Adara and Inga.**Inga gives the appropriate curtsey when he bows. Seb smiles at her. It is warm and inviting, but not at all flirty* (Molly) S: I always wondered when Bread Box would see that he's the sort of man who would do well with a lovely wife, I am glad to see it has happened. I wish you both great happiness. (Molly) **Inga is probably more blushing and happy over this than any actual flirting would have her, and HH looks pleased too* * Molly glances from her best friend's reaction to Morgan's * Morgan looks neutral (Molly) Ilena, to Molly: You should meet my brother, he's heard all about the poorly girl we met in Tawstock. **Molly smiles, but Morgan can see the discomfort in her micro-expressions. The two little groups move together to finish the introductions, which makes them become almost a circle, placing Molly and Morgan directly across from Seb. (Molly) ((Attention?)) (Morgan) ((Seb)) (Molly) **Seb watches her only a moment with curiosity before turning his full attention to his father's introductions, bowing deeply to Morgan and Molly. She curtsies slightly. HH and Inga are also watching Molly and Seb.** * Morgan inclines his head (Molly) **Seb smiles warmly, looking to Morgan: Are you the Morgan of all Bread Box's stories, your Excellency? (Morgan) I'd imagine so, though I dread to think what he's told you (Molly) S: I am honoured to meet you, I had heard much of you, all of it good, and some of it very funny. (Molly) HH grins: Saved all th' worst bits for special occasions, see? (Molly) **There's laughter at this** (Morgan) sounds about right (Molly) **Seb looks to Molly, giving her that same warm confident smile he gave Inga. As before, it's not flirty** Your Excellency, welcome to Insel, I hope you will enjoy the celebration tomorrow. * Molly nods, smiling back "It certainly sounds like a special event for the island" (Molly) HH gestures $see, nothing there at all$ * Morgan nods slightly (Molly) **Seb smiles** It is an old tradition. The favourable seas are very important in a place like this. From the largest cod to the littlest minnow, Insel needs fish. (Molly) **Molly blinks at the word minnow, elritze in Eisen. In her dreams, he calls her Elritzelein, or little minnow. She manages to nod politely** (Molly) **A servant comes to tell them it is dinnertime. Adara and Ilena lead the way, chatting to Molly and Inga. Seb hangs back to talk to his father very quietly, leaving HH and Morgan in the middle** ** You're now known as HH * HH speaks in a whisper "How you both doing?" * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) alright * HH nods, following the others through. He pulls out seats for the ladies, and then gets himself seated. He speaks quietly to Inga, but Morgan can lip-read him saying "I'm proud of you" (Morgan) [how are you doing?] (HH) [Alright] (HH) **There's no sign of Seb and Rosenkrantz yet** (Morgan) [I wonder whats keeping them] (HH) A: *she looks to Morgan* We met Molly in spring sixty eight, when did you and she meet? (HH) [I don't know] (Morgan) late spring that year (HH) A: Did you meet in Avalon? * Morgan nods ** You're now known as Adara (Morgan) I was at Lady Torrington estate (Adara) Ah yes, little Catherine. I hope she is well? (Morgan) very (Adara) Her father and my husband were friends, we stayed there a time or two before the children were born * Morgan nods (Morgan) so I understand (Adara) HH: small world, isn't it? * Adara smiles, nodding (Adara) **Ilena looks at Morgan. She looks young for eighteen, earnest but shy** And did you both fall in love the moment your eyes met, like a fairytale? * Morgan shakes his head slowly (Morgan) No... we slowly became friends, she helped me heal from hurt of the past, and... well, we got here (Adara) **Molly sips her wine, saying nothing** (Adara) **Ilena blushes** That's nice too * Adara smiles "It's rather rare for people to feel love at first sight, my dear. Usually it takes a little time to get to know each other" * Morgan nods at HeinzHarold (Morgan) not that pair though (Adara) HH grins: Loved Inga the moment I met 'er, she was nice to me, an' it made a change from Morgan being mean * Morgan nods (Morgan) its a well known fact I'm awful (Adara) **the women laugh at this. Inga smiles* Inga: I'd seen Heinzharold before and thought him handsome, but I never actually spoke to him (Adara) HH nods: Got good eyesight, this one. **there's laughter here too* (Adara) **Seb and Rosenkrantz come back in, taking their seats. There's no tension or change in demeanor from either of them. The servants bring dinner out. Rosenkrantz looks to Morgan* What are we discussing? (Morgan) HeinzHarold was saying how good looking he is (Adara) **Seb looks at HH, smirking** I've seen better (Adara) **HH grins back** Gonna say "In the mirror"? Cos we both know yer wrong. (Adara) Ilena, to Morgan: How long have you been married, your Excellency? (Morgan) coming on for five months now... and, Morgan, please (Adara) **The servants retreat to the edges of the room once all the plates are out, and the others start eating. Ilena looks at her parents for permission to do so, and they both nod** (Adara) Ilena: That's not very long ago. Not many Dukes marry out of Eisen, do they? (Morgan) I was married before the title was given but, no, generally not (Adara) **Seb and HH have descended into chatting about people they both knew back in the War. Inga seems to be paying attention to both conversations. Molly is quiet but watchful** (Adara) Ilena: Do you have to go to Court often when you're a Duke? * Adara starts talking to Molly about their accommodations. HH and Seb are laughing. (Morgan) I've been to one since receiving the title, and thats only because I had to ** You're now known as Ilena (Ilena) Don't you like Court? (Morgan) Not especially, no, but I can see how, from a social standpoint, they can be useful (Ilena) I will get to go to Court for the spring season, I haven't been before (Morgan) You are a social butterfly? * Ilena shakes her head "Oh no, but I am old enough to find a husband now" (Ilena) **Molly watches the chuckling of HH, Inga, and Seb. They seem to be having fun** (Ilena) R, to Morgan: She will only fo to Posen, at first, rather than to Freiburg. We would like Ilena to marry someone within the Konigsreich ideally. (Morgan) why? (Ilena) R: It would be nice to see her more regularly than if she moves far away * Morgan nods (Morgan) makes sense (Ilena) **There's quiet whilst everyone eats** ** You're now known as Adara (Adara) Do you have a big family, Morgan? (Morgan) No, not really. Mother, father and a brother (Adara) And you have a son? * Morgan nods (Adara) Would you like a big family? (Morgan) according to the bridal plate, we're having seven (Morgan) plus Varick (Adara) That is a big family! * Morgan nods (Adara) *Molly smiles* Big families run in my family. I am one of thirteen, my father one of seven, and my mother one of eight (Adara) **HH, Seb, and Inga are all listening now** S: Thirteen children... wow. (Adara) **Molly glances in his direction before sipping her wine** Sadly only three of us survived. My parents were very unlucky. (Adara) **Seb nods, looking very sincere* I am sorry, that's a tragedy. (Adara) **Molly nods** Indeed it is. I was too young to know any of my late siblings. My brother has recently had a daughter and named her after one of our sisters, it is nice that the name will continue (Adara) S: **he nods** That is fitting. My cousins were killed when the Vaticine troops established Dietmund. I will, were I to have a son, name him Tomas, after my cousin. (Adara) **Molly nods, sipping her wine a long moment** That is nice * Morgan sips his drink (Adara) **Rosenkrantz and Adara look at each other a moment, before asking Heinzharold about how long he has been married. The focus then shifts as Heinzharold starts telling them a really over-embellished story about how he had to rescue Inga from a tall tower guarded by a grumpy old wizard, a giant, and a siren. As the tale goes on, it has the others all engaged, and becomes obvious to Morgan that his father, himself and his wife have been cast in these roles when HH describes their mannerisms and method of speaking. Pudding has come and gone by the time this is finished. (Adara) **Rosenkrantz and Adara look at each other a moment, before asking Heinzharold about how long he has been married. The focus then shifts as Heinzharold starts telling them a really over-embellished story about how he had to rescue Inga from a tall tower guarded by a grumpy old wizard, a giant, and a siren. (Adara) ** As the tale goes on, it has the others all engaged, and becomes obvious to Morgan that his father, himself and his wife have been cast in these roles when HH describes their mannerisms and method of speaking. Pudding has come and gone by the time this is finished. * Adara is the first to rise from the table, the same process of the men staying for port and cigars whilst the women move to the drawing room to gossip. This leaves Morgan with HH, Seb, and Rosenkrantz ** You're now known as Rosenkrantz * Rosenkrantz pours the port himself for the others, handing out glasses (Rosenkrantz) You will be off to Freiburg next, Morgan? * Morgan nods (Morgan) Aye (Rosenkrantz) S: Only a quick visit to Insel this time? * Morgan nods (Morgan) we hadn't planned to come but once HeinzHarold heard you were still among the living... (Rosenkrantz) **Seb laughs at this** It was a close call, but I was lucky (Rosenkrantz) HH: Y' could have contacted me, y' didnt have to wait for me to turn up (Rosenkrantz) S: I asked around when I went on the Scarlet Glory, noone knew where you had gone. I couldn't remember where you were from. Then the Vaticines came, suddenly I'm the heir to the Freiarrdom rather than fourth in line. Things got pretty crazy for a while. (Rosenkrantz) **Seb looks like he genuinely feels bad about it. HH pats his arm** HH: Don't give it another thought, eh? We made it through, tha's what matters. (Rosenkrantz) **Seb nods looking to Morgan** Heinzharold said you have a ship? (Morgan) one so far, aye, the Rose ** You're now known as Seb * Seb seems to look even more at ease, drinking the port (Seb) Are you expanding your operations? (Morgan) You could say that, yes * Seb nods (Seb) I'm at two ships now, hoping to add another by the summer * Morgan nods (Seb) ((Light cargo he helped build is mid dec, double hulled is mid jan)) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Saturday, 12 February 2022 19:56:14 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Seb) [19:48] (Seb) ((Light cargo he helped build is mid dec, double hulled is mid jan)) (Morgan) I think I'll be at three around mid january * Seb nods, smiling (Seb) What shipbuilders are you using? (Morgan) Gottliebs * Seb nods "The first ship I had was a Gottlieb, decommissioned from the War" (Morgan) who do you use? (Seb) Spitzers, based over at Quatre Bras (Seb) HH groans: My bones feel soaked just hearin' about that place! * Morgan nods * Seb and HH move on to talking about other battles they fought together, other funny things that happened on their ship. Rosenkrantz talks about tomorrow's event, which draws Seb back to it (Seb) I've tried to catch the smallest fish since I was five, I've never won (Morgan) I think I'd only have a chance if it involved throwing a fish * Seb nods "I'd heard you were good at that" (Morgan) not bad (Seb) R: Seb is remarkably unlucky with the fish tokens too (Morgan) he'll be getting you then... * Seb laughs "My father is quite right, I kissed a girl younger than my mother, but only the once. Out of a decade of participating" (Seb) HH: Sounds hilarious, lookin' forward to it (Seb) R: There's a few women hereabouts over seventy, it'd make their decade kissing you! * Seb laughs "There will be many of the older men very pleased to kiss Inga too, Bread Box" * Morgan watches HeinzHarold (Seb) **HH laughs** Best moment of some old fellas life (Seb) R: *he looks to Morgan* It's all good-natured (Morgan) so I'm told (Seb) Are you and your wife joining in? (Seb) **HH glances at Morgan** (Morgan) There are ongoing discussions on that matter (Seb) **the others all nod. The topic moves on to the fact that a blessing is said over the small fishing boats, using Vaticine prayers** (Seb) **A little later they move back to the drawing room. The women are sat around chatting about dresses for Court and sewing. The men are welcomed back. Seb goes to Inga first and compliments her on her needlework. HH pulls Morgan aside "you good?" (Morgan) so far * Seb is sat next to Inga. He listens and asks questions about what she is doing, when she learnt to sew. He is good at putting people at their ease (Seb) HH: I don't think you have anything t' worry about * Morgan shrugs slightly (Seb) HH, very quietly: Y' in negotiations over the kissing thing then? * Morgan shrugs again (Morgan) I dislike the idea intensely (Seb) **HH frowns* she tryin' to persuade you? (Morgan) No * Seb moves on to look at his mother's work, sitting by her. There's obviously a lot of affection in this family (Seb) HH: He's grown up a lot. Not sure wha' that says about me * Morgan looks at him (Morgan) you want a serious answer to that? (Seb) HH: Gotta stay delightful * Morgan shrugs * Seb moves to sit next to Molly, looking at her sewing. He looks intrigued * Morgan watches him (Seb) **HH keeps an eye on Morgan** (Seb) I haven't seen this style of embroidery before, and I've seen much over the years of my mother and sister sewing. Tell me about it (Seb) **Molly nods** It's a style called Castillean Blackwork. Sometimes it is done in reds, but black is more common * Seb nods, smiling "It's pretty. It is best on light fabric?" (Seb) **Molly nods, smiling back despite herself "White or cream, though it can be beautiful on other pale colours, and stunning on pale satin. I'm still new at it" * Seb nods "Noone would guess that. You are very skilled." **She smiles again, thanking him* (Seb) **HH is still watching Morgan** * Morgan is standing _very_ still (Seb) **Ilena comes over to them to see, and Molly asks her to pass a pair of scissors from Molly's sewing box nearby. Ilena does so. Morgan has seen this box a few times, it's normally held together with ribbons as it's seen much better days. Ilena hands her the scissors, kneeling on the floor** My brother is excellent at fixing things, perhaps he might fix the box for you? (Seb) **Molly smiles "That's very kind, I think it is rather past fixing, but it is no bother" * Seb looks at Molly "Let me look, I'll see if I can do anything" Molly nods slowly (Seb) *HH looks like he's preparing to possibly need to intervene** (Seb) **Ilena fetches Seb the box, and he is very gently examining it, despite it being clearly old and broken** (Seb) Is it sentimental, Molly? (Seb) **HH is watching Morgan's expression and body language** * Morgan glances at him before looking back at Seb and Molly (Seb) **Molly shakes her head** No, I'm not really attached to it * Seb gently sets it on her lap "I'll be right back" * Morgan moves his shoulders slightly back and forth for a moment (Seb) **Molly looks confused, but nods. Seb leaves the room** (Seb) HH: $going to take the seat before he gets back?$ (Morgan) $and make it obvious$ (Seb) **HH shrugs. Molly and Ilena talk about sewing, and Seb is soon back with a wooden box under his arm. HH looks at Morgan again * Morgan sips his drink * Seb sits back beside Molly, holding out the box with a smile (Seb) I've had this for years and I've never found a purpose for it. I'd like you to have it as a souvenir and to replace your broken one (Seb) **Only Molly's micro-expression of unease reveals anything of her feelings** Oh I really couldn't, it's very pretty with all the fish carved on it. (Seb) **HH moves fractionally closer to Morgan. To anyone else it would seem relaxed and natural** (Seb) **Ilena smiles "My brother is such a sweetheart, isn't he?" (Seb) HH: $need to go get some air?$ * Morgan nods slightly (Seb) **HH stretches** Think I need t' walk off some of that excellent meal. Y' coming Morgan? * Morgan nods, looking at Molly (Morgan) won't be long blossom (Seb) **Molly looks over at them, trying to stay politely neutral "Alright, liebes herz" ** You're now known as HH * HH leads the way outside with a brief nod to the butler. He heads right, away from the stables and the manor. It's very dark and starry. Once they're out of earshot, he looks to Morgan (HH) Whatcha need now? Drink? * Morgan takes his flask out, sipping at it (HH) Wanna talk? (Morgan) whats to talk about. You'll tell me I'm worrying at nothing * HH sighs (HH) What about a hug? * Morgan shakes his head * HH nods "Mebbie time to call it a night?" (Morgan) is that your polite way of saying piss off to bed so I'm not a problem anymore? * HH looks at him (HH) Below the belt, man. * Morgan shifts his shoulders (Morgan) go back to your friend, its not fair to keep you out here (HH) Take your wife to bed, man. You're obviously strugglin', I'm just looking out for you. (Morgan) I know you are * HH nods (HH) Are y' gonna do it, or do y' want to stand out here brooding? (Morgan) I'm going to stand here and watch the stars for a bit (HH) Want me to stay? (Morgan) No, go back to them, enjoy yourself * HH pats his arm before going in. It's cold, and still. He can hear the waves crashing on the shore below the cliffs ((how long does he stay out?)) (Morgan) ((ten minutes)) (HH) **It's as he's walking back that he hears [I am retiring now, my love] (Morgan) [I'm coming blossom] (HH) [Alright] ** You're now known as Molly * Molly is stood up, making her goodnights when he comes in (Molly) Ah, liebes herz, I am going to retire now, it has been a long day * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think I'll join you (Molly) **HH is sat with his arm along the back of the couch where he is sat with Inga. Everyone says goodnight, leaving them to walk up to the nursery suite. There's a few staff still working, so she says nothing, just quietly until they get into the nursery parlour where she shuts the door behind them. She watches him, trying to gauge his mood, saying nothing * Morgan stays quiet * Molly continues watching him intently "If only I could read your mind..." * Morgan nods (Morgan) Adara and Ilena seem nice * Molly nods, moving away from the door "They are, aren't they? Are you ready to go through to bed?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) probably a good idea * Molly nods, going through with a candle. A fire in the grate warms the room. (Molly) The house is nice * Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment longer before removing her shoes (Molly) Dinner was good * Morgan nods (Morgan) it wasn't bad at all * Molly sits on the edge of the bed, starting to undo her stockings (Molly) We will be on our way again on Thursday morning * Morgan nods, taking off his jacket and shirt * Molly watches him as she rolls each down (Molly) Heinzharold and Inga have enjoyed themselves (Morgan) good * Molly stands, undoing her skirt and removing it, followed by her petticoat (Molly) You were gone a while (Morgan) I think HeinzHarold thought I was about to murder Sebastien * Molly undoes her bodice, and then her corset, leaving her in just a thin shift (Molly) Did you consider it? (Morgan) No... I was just... watching him * Molly starts to take the multitude of pins from her hair (Molly) And what have you gathered from that? * Morgan shrugs * Molly watches him, unpinning further (Molly) You do not wish to talk with me about him? (Morgan) not until I know your feelings * Molly shakes her hair out ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Sunday, 13 February 2022 18:00:59 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) And what have you gathered from that? (Morgan) * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) * Molly watches him, unpinning further (Morgan) You do not wish to talk with me about him? (Morgan) not until I know your feelings (Morgan) * Molly shakes her hair out (Molly) Nothing has changed in my feelings for you, my love (Morgan) and for him? * Molly frowns, thinking on it. She picks up the brush from the dresser and sits on the bed (Molly) It is more strange than anything else. (Morgan) You are not... attracted to him? * Molly shrugs and shakes her head "He isn't as handsome as Heinzharold or Kit are, and I certainly didn't feel that same shock of finding him beautiful as I first did with you" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I am glad of that * Molly nods, brushing her hair (Molly) He feels more familiar than a new acquaintance commonly would, and he is very amiable. But it is not the same. * Morgan nods, visibly relaxing (Molly) Perhaps that's the thing, my love. We wondered if I would feel an attraction or love at first sight to him. But perhaps for me I was already starting to feel that attraction initially the moment we met, and had things been different, you would have felt it in that moment too. * Morgan nods (Morgan) possibly * Molly nods, quietly brushing her hair a minute (Molly) Besides, it is very clear he treats me just the same as he does Inga, and even his sister. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I suspect... he's like I was when I was younger (Molly) Oh? (Morgan) friendly, informal, charming... loves sailing, is getting a fleet organised, trades at sea... (Molly) I suppose that makes a degree of sense, does it not? * Morgan nods (Morgan) not sure I like it, mind (Molly) Why not? *she sets the brush down, pulling her knees up under her shift so only her toes peak out (Morgan) How am I me if he, who was also supposed to work towards the convergence, is almost exactly the same * Molly shakes her head (Molly) I do not see it that way. You cannot look at it like that, not without comparing yourself to him and feeling awful. * Morgan shrugs * Molly watches him, speaking softly (Molly) Liebes herz, please don't. * Morgan sighs (Molly) I promise, it will not bring any joy. I am with you, I _choose_ to be with you. (Morgan) how am I supposed to avoid it? * Molly shrugs, sighing, a slight wry smile on her lips "Let me know when you have figured out how" * Morgan nods (Morgan) but if that were the case... would he be welcomed into the mines * Molly shrugs, wrapping her arms around her knees (Molly) Only the Nieblungen can give satisfaction on that (Morgan) if they choose to * Molly nods (Molly) I simply do not know. It is important? (Morgan) I don't know * Molly watches him (Molly) Alright. I think we ought to get some sleep * Morgan nods * Molly gets prepared for bed before climbing in * Morgan does likewise (Molly) Goodnight, liebling (Morgan) goodnight my love * Molly settles down, singing to him (Molly) **He falls asleep. They are at the manor on Morgan's Rock, and she has persuaded him to try using the magic on her to see if she can heal it. She numbs her thigh and directs him where and he starts. * Molly starts to frown, and her skin reddens rapidly where he is focusing * Morgan stops * Molly winces, then grits her teeth. His magic won't stop * Morgan tries harder (Molly) **It still won't. The burn becomes deeper, red and blistering. She makes a sharp noise of pain "liebes herz, stop!" (Morgan) I cant... knock me out * Molly tries, but it does nothing. The burn is getting worse. He can smell her skin charring, burning. She starts to cry out with the pain of it. * Morgan shifts away, smacking his hand against the table (Molly) **It hurts, but nothing changes. The burning spreads outwards, her whole thigh becoming a horrendous ugly patch of ruined flesh. The smell of burning flesh is strong, and her pleading for him to stop gets louder.** * Morgan grits his teeth and headbutts the table as hard as he can (Molly) **he suddenly awakes in the dark, unfamiliar room. Molly isn't touching him** ((distress and desperation)) (Morgan) ((high)) (Molly) **his fingers are tingling, his control feels iffy** * Morgan starts breathing deeply, slowly (Molly) **it isn't improving, but it isnt getting any worse** * Morgan sighs, speaking quietly (Morgan) blossom... (Molly) Mmm? (Morgan) I need your help * Molly rolls over (Molly) What's the matter, liebling? (Morgan) had a nightmare, my control is... not great * Molly comes in closer. He notices it improve just from being able to smell her more (Molly) You want me to use magic? (Morgan) I think its probably necessary. I've tried to calm myself * Molly puts her hand on his chest, concentrating. He feels that same battle as before, her magic against his, until hers wins out and his body calms, taking away the tingling (Molly) Better? * Morgan nods, frowning * Molly settles beside him "need to talk?" (Morgan) I don't want to but suspect I shoud * Molly nods, gently patting his chest "it's okay, I can handle it" (Morgan) we were testing is you could heal burns I cause... I couldn't stop my magic... * Molly strokes his chest (Molly) Oh liebling, that's awful * Morgan nods (Morgan) you couldn't knock me out... I tried to stop it by hurting myself, ended up headbutting the table... (Molly) I suppose we need to find out if I can one day (Morgan) knock me out? * Molly nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) In general, and if I can do so to stop your magic * Morgan nods * Molly keeps gently rubbing his chest "Soon..." * Morgan nods * Molly smiles slightly, nodding slowly. She's obviously falling back asleep. (Molly) Are you alright now? (Morgan) aye, the dangers passed * Molly nods "goodnight again then, my love" (Morgan) goodnight blossom * Molly is back asleep in less than a minute, hand on his chest. And he just cannot get the sound of her pain and fear from his head * Morgan just lays there, not trying to get back to sleep (Molly) **This gets tedious quickly, so he decides to get up and quietly wander around the house as it is only two o'clock, particularly curious about the painting of the ship with the circle in the sea and if there are any more clues connecting to Eckname in the gallery. (Molly) **The house is very quiet, only his candle sheds light. An examination of the painting reveals nothing further. Still not able to settle, he is looking at the portrait of Sebastian's uncle and the very young wife when he hears quiet footsteps * Morgan extinguishes the candle, moving quietly to a dark corner (Molly) **Seb comes into the gallery, carrying a candle. He's wearing slippers, trousers and a dressing gown without a shirt beneath. At the V of the neckline, Morgan can see a very nasty red scar. He has that tired look Morgan knows from his own face when his nightmares were bad. ** You're now known as Seb * Seb goes to a little cabinet beneath one of the older portraits, taking out a glass and a decanter of something. He hasn't noticed Morgan yet * Morgan moves closer, scuffing a shoe as he does so * Seb looks over, then gestures to his glass "Whiskey?" (Morgan) please * Seb pours him a glass, handing it over before standing in front of the painting of his uncle and very young aunt (Morgan) what has you up at this hour? * Seb sips the whiskey (Seb) Replayed horrors of war. You? (Morgan) Completely new and inventive horrors * Seb smiles a little "Breaks up the monotony" (Morgan) Not sure about that... I think I'd prefer monotony over dreaming about causing the pain I do in the dreams * Seb nods, sipping the whiskey again (Seb) Get it often? (Morgan) Its unusual if I don't at least once a night (Morgan) you? * Seb nods "Often" * Morgan nods, sipping the whiskey (Seb) **It is very, very good whiskey** * Seb glances at him "It's from Vendel" * Morgan nods, sipping it again (Morgan) they certainly know what they're doing with whiskey * Seb nods "They do" (Seb) What brought you to the gallery? * Morgan nods at the painting of the ship (Morgan) I'm trying to follow the trail of an author... that appears to be one of his paintings * Seb goes closer to it (Seb) Someone I might have heard of? * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping the drink (Morgan) in Eisen he goes by Darius Eckname... * Seb nods (Seb) Wrote about the supernatural (Morgan) thats him (Seb) There are signed copies of his books in the library (Morgan) oh? * Seb shrugs "It's a big library" He taps the flat sea "what do you think that is?" (Morgan) unnatural * Morgan scratches his nose (Morgan) we got caught in one a few weeks ago (Seb) You saw this? (Morgan) Completely flat sea, not a breath of wind * Seb gives a superstitious shudder (Seb) Waited it out? (Morgan) had no choice * Seb sips the whiskey (Seb) I've never seen anything like that (Morgan) I would've been quite happy not having seen it * Seb nods (Seb) Do you ever stand on deck and look at the horizon, just wondering what is beyond it, and then beyond that? **Molly had said much the same the first day they were on the island** (Morgan) Doesn't everyone with a love for the sea? * Seb laughs "True. Where do you sail nowadays?" (Morgan) so far Avalon and back... we're off searching for an uncharted land once my brothers wedding has taken place * Seb nods "I envy you." * Morgan glances at him (Morgan) I wouldn't be going if it weren't for my wife or Eisenfurst Fischler * Seb looks back at him "It would not be a choice I have open to me" (Morgan) I'm lucky... I had arranged with my father that I would return home to settle in three years... * Seb takes a large mouthful of the whiskey, moving back towards the family portraits "That is lucky indeed. I wasn't expected to be the Freiarr. I was supposed to be the Freiarr's cousin. Free to sail around and do whatever suited" (Morgan) Unfortunately that is not the purpose you have been given * Seb nods "Indeed it isn't. But until we lose my father I have more freedom" * Seb glances at how much whiskey Morgan has left * Morgan 's glass is nearly empty * Seb gets the bottle, topping up both glasses (Seb) You're in the same position, waiting for the responsibility to fully descend? (Morgan) to a point... it is something I was born to, though, so its not anything of a shock, though... the amount of responsibility I seem to have let myself in for is somewhat greater than originally * Seb hands him the glass (Seb) I was nineteen when my uncle Bartholomew and my cousins died. My uncle Leopold took his only wife then in the hopes of having an heir, rather than it falling on my father then me **he gestures at the portrait of the old man and young woman* * Morgan nods, sipping the whiskey * Seb sips the whiskey "Rosaline was from over in Teutburg, the plan had been for she and I to wed, but I was young and off to War, and far more interested in sailing and glory than marriage." (Morgan) It can come upon you rather suddenly, the desire to be married (Seb) **he nods** I wasn't here when my uncle, aunt and cousins were killed, I was fighting down near Stutzung. By the time I got back, my uncle Leopold was Freiarr Insel had wed her, and suddenly I had the worst crush known to man. **he chuckles** I had some regrets then. * Morgan nods (Morgan) I would imagine so (Seb) Looking back, part of the crush was just a longing for home, you know? Just like how men rushed back after the truce and married some local girl regardless of suitability. * Seb sips the whiskey (Morgan) Ah, you're not familiar with my history then * Seb shakes his head (Seb) Your wife is far too young to have been married at the end of the War, surely? (Seb) **She would have been fourteen and a half** (Morgan) She would've been fourteen, but she was not my first wife... I came home from the war already in love with a woman from Sudlachenburg * Seb sips his whiskey, nodding (Seb) Rosaline remarried after my uncle died. She was given a very good settlement from him, and married a man she had fallen in love with who worked here. * Morgan nods slightly (Seb) I am one of those rare but most unfortunate of wretches; a noble man raised in a house with parents who deeply love and respect each other. * Seb smiles wryly (Morgan) likewise (Seb) The noblemen I know who haven't had that upbringing have found it easier (Morgan) their morals are somewhat more... loose fitting * Seb nods (Seb) They can conform to expectations better. The men in my family were very lucky that the women deemed suitable were women they fell in love with. It makes my standards high. (Morgan) my first wife was definitely not what was considered suitable * Seb looks a little surprised (Seb) That's a brave choice not many would make (Morgan) I was in love. That choice cost me dearly (Seb) She left? * Morgan 's face darkens, sipping his whiskey (Morgan) she and my daughter were murdered * Seb looks genuinely empathetic "It's hard, losing people that way" * Morgan nods (Morgan) our home was burned down while I was in town... I got back to see it happening (Seb) Awful. Because of the standing of your wife? * Morgan nods * Seb nods, sipping the whiskey (Seb) How did you come back from that? * Morgan takes a mouthful of his drink (Morgan) despite my own best efforts, I refused to die... then I met Molly and we became friends. She's helped me do a lot of healing (Seb) She... seems like a very bright young lady * Morgan nods (Morgan) she is * Seb sips his whiskey (Seb) She is not at risk? (Morgan) No, she already had the required social status... and then she became a duchess (Seb) An unusual elevation * Morgan nods (Morgan) suitable for the ambassador of a Koenigsreich though... (Seb) She is young for such responsibility, though I imagine she is eminently capable * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Seb) No doubt it makes life easier when your heart and head are aligned when you wed (Morgan) Some, aye. * Seb nods (Seb) Requires luck, I am sure (Morgan) You'd think so * Morgan finishes his drink (Seb) At present my interest is held by the sea. If such a woman exists who would be an excellent fit for me, I haven't met her yet. * Morgan nods * Seb glances at his glass (Seb) Another? (Morgan) please * Seb gets him another, but doesn't add more to his own glass (Seb) Your brother is getting married? (Morgan) if all goes to plan (Seb) Who is he marrying? (Morgan) Mina Hapsburg, her father is Freiarr of Graben * Seb nods (Seb) Lucky man (Morgan) you know her? (Seb) I've danced with her a time or two. She's a lovely woman, if a little reserved * Morgan nods (Morgan) she's not had an easy upbringing, losing her mother so young * Seb nods (Seb) I hope they are very happy * Morgan nods (Morgan) so do I * Seb nods "My sister will be going to Court in the spring. I hope she will be befriended by women like Mina" (Morgan) I'll have a quiet word if you like (Seb) I would appreciate that. Someone to help her meet a suitable match would be a blessing. * Seb sips his whiskey * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll do that (Seb) Thank you. The sooner she is happily married, the better for Insel. But it is unfair to rely on Ilena to provide me nephews as heirs. Besides, I love children, and I would like to have many. (Morgan) I figured you would (Seb) Why is that? (Morgan) just a feeling. (Seb) And you? (Morgan) We're having eight, plus Varick, according to our bridal plan (Morgan) plate* (Seb) Only eight? (Morgan) I don't think my wife considers it to be 'only' * Seb smiles, saying what Morgan had said in the first dream he met Seb in, where Molly had given him five singletons and three sets of twins, and was hopeful for more "we're not doing the difficult part" (Morgan) No, quite (Seb) If twins run in your family, it might lessen her travails (Seb) **It does through Verity, who had two pairs of siblings who died in infancy before she and Christopher were born** (Morgan) Not really (Morgan) it does to a point... though Molly's side, twins are prolific * Seb smiles "You might be blessed then. My great-grandmother was one of twins, but it hasn't appeared further down yet, though my father was late to having children" **Seb then finishes his drink** * Morgan nods * Seb inclines his head "I will bid you a good night. It was nice to become better acquainted to the man Bread Box held in such high regard" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I hope the rest of your night is easier (Seb) And I, yours. Goodnight. * Morgan inclines his head * Seb goes out, leaving Morgan alone in the gallery ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 14 February 2022 10:56:09 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) **He doesn't find the books. The mantle clock says half after three. He is tired enough now to go back to sleep, helped by the Vendel whiskey, so heads back to his dark bedroom and undresses. Molly is warm, and he wraps around her. Breathing in the scent of her hair he is rapidly asleep and starts to dream** (Molly) **417. That was the number on Molly's fish token from the cakes, and Morgan already has a sinking feeling, watching the others mill around and pairing up for this weird little custom of kissing in the sea. The day is mild, sunny with blue sky. (Molly) **He has 323, bizarrely the same number Marcheline was in the Order. HH is on Morgan's left with his wife. He looks to Inga "what's yours, lil darlin?" She holds it up. Inga's metal fish is also embossed with 323. * Molly is distracted by Varick talking about the boats (Morgan) well that's awkward (Molly) **HH looks at him** what is? * Morgan shows him his number (Molly) *HH laughs "guess that'll make us even for th' Shadowfayre and me and Dietlinde kissing, eh?" (Morgan) I suppose so (Molly) *Inga smiles, looking happy with this, as well as relieved* That's far better than it could be * Morgan nods (Morgan) could've gotten HeinzHarold (Molly) I: *she smiles* He kisses me plenty (Molly) HH: *he grins, whispering something to her that earns him a shocked reaction and a slapped arm** * Molly looks around to Morgan, and Doctor Rosenkrantz and Seb approaching them. "Everything alright?" * Morgan scowls, looking back at Molly * Molly looks confused [what is wrong?] (Morgan) [I can see whats coming...] (Molly) [Oh?] (Morgan) [I'd bet money on your number matching his] * Molly smiles [how much?] (Morgan) [its not funny] * Molly just nods (Molly) **Father and son are cheerful, asking about their numbers. Heinzharold is soon paired up with Ilena, and it is whilst Seb is teasing HH about it that Inga asks him what number he has. It's not even a shock to discover it matches Molly's** * Molly glances at Morgan, though her expression is politely neutral * Morgan is looking out at the horizon (Molly) **Seb is perfectly polite about it, smiling at Molly** It makes a change for me to not get someone old enough to be my grandmother! (Molly) **Molly laughs at this, watching Seb** But not your _actual_ grandmother, at least? (Molly) **Seb grins** Only because she died before I was old enough, I've no doubt I'd have ended up having to kiss her in front of all these people otherwise! * Molly nods, still smiling. Seb gives a little bow before going to help organise the procession of people going into the sea to kiss. The sun makes the water sparkle and makes his hair glow golden too. Molly looks at Morgan with a little shake of her head "Bloody coincidences." * Morgan nods, scowling (Molly) It's alright liebling, it's the merest peck on the lips, it'll be over in less than a second. * Morgan nods (Morgan) best be * Molly looks at him with a frown (Molly) Is that a warning? (Morgan) I'm hurt you would suggest that (Molly) I apologise. I understand you are worried, but I will not do anything I should not. * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) not your actions I'm concerned about (Molly) **HH and Claudia are quietly talking. Varick starts chatting to Morgan about the people going in the sea** * Molly watches the people quietly (Molly) **HH and Ilena are in the second group of fifty couples, and Inga opts to watch back over the crowd rather than see it, saying to Morgan "Tell me when it is done!" (Morgan) alright (Molly) **The kiss is far less than when he dreamt of HH kissing Dietlinde at the Shadowfayre, there's no chemistry between this couple at all** (Morgan) its done (Molly) **Inga looks relieved** I am glad (Molly) **When it is Morgan's turn in the cold water with Inga, he can see Molly on the sand with Varick on her hip. They both wave to him. Inga says to Morgan "I'm glad it is you rather than a stranger" * Morgan nods (Molly) I: Are you troubled about them? (Morgan) could've been some old man I suppose... older man.... (Molly) I: I meant Molly and Rosie * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes I am (Molly) I: It won't be worse than you dreaming of Heinzharold kissing Dietlinde though? (Morgan) I wouldn't bet on that... at the time I didn't really know Dietlinde so it was... I don't know, easier (Molly) I: You couldn't have borne this happening with her (Morgan) I'm not sure I can now (Molly) **the instruction is given, and Inga, who is a few inches taller than Molly stretches up a little to kiss him** * Morgan kisses quickly (Molly) **He hears Molly's thoughts spill over in the moment his lips touch Inga's in what is a very polite, almost sibling-like kiss** [I will tear off his clothes and scratch my nails down his back and suck his skin til he bruises and mark him as mine.] * Morgan looks over towards Molly * Molly 's expression gives none of her possessive thoughts away * Morgan offers his arm to Inga (Morgan) I still don't get it... lets get in the freezing cold water and kiss a stranger.... (Molly) **Inga smiles* Or a friend. I've never kissed a man with a beard before (Morgan) me either (Molly) **Inga laughs at this. When they get back, HH wraps Inga in his arms, kissing her deeply. It causes some giggling from people around them, a little taboo** * Morgan goes over to Molly * Molly smiles slightly "Was that as bad as you expected?" (Morgan) it wasn't that bit I was dreading * Molly nods. Varick wants to go on Morgan's shoulders, and Seb comes to offer Molly his arm to escort her to their position. She glances at Morgan's expression. (Molly) I will be back soon * Morgan nods ** You're now known as HH * HH comes to stand one side of him, Claudia to the other (HH) **Up high on Morgan's shoulders, Varick says "You kissed Inga, Papa." (Morgan) aye (HH) V: I would kiss her too if I was a man. (HH) **HH starts to laugh, Inga blushes** HH: We'd have to duel then V: Yay! (Morgan) what happened to kissing being yucky? (HH) V: It's yucky if you do it with your mouth open (Morgan) I see (HH) **Molly and Seb walk into the water. She makes a little shriek at the coldness and Morgan can see him call her a wuss with a teasing expression. He knows that quirk of his wife's lips when she is trying to stay serious but is actually amused. She gives him a gentle shove, and he laughs. They find their spot. (HH) **Claudia gestures to Morgan $you okay?$ * Morgan shrugs slightly (Morgan) $You're here to make sure I don't kill him I suppose$ (HH) $yep$ (HH) V: Is Mama going to kiss the man with the bum now? * Morgan nods (HH) V: with her mouth open? (Morgan) No (HH) C: $if she wants him to die$ (HH) V: That's okay then (HH) **when the instruction is given, she does stretch up on tiptoes to kiss him, and he bends to meet her. They pause briefly, a definite tension there, looking at each other, which means they do not make contact until after everyone else, and then are a little slower at pulling away. * Morgan scowls * HH glances over at Claudia (HH) **Molly and Seb look at each other, not exiting the water when the others start to. It reminds Morgan of the look that passed between HH and Dietlinde in the Shadowfayre dream, as if they would very much like to repeat it. * Morgan breathes out slowly (HH) **Claudia changes her stance just a little. Varick says "do they know their turn has finished?" (Morgan) $Well that answers that$ (HH) **Seb offer her his arm, and he leads her back towards the others** (HH) C: $so she's attracted to him. She's married, not dead$ (Morgan) Varick would you get down please (HH) V: **He does so** * Morgan shifts his shoulders, rolling them until an ugly crunching noise is heard (HH) $what are you up to?$ * HH looks to Inga "Take Varick to see the cakes, Pidge." **Inga nods, taking Varick's hand and leading him away** * Morgan looks at HeinzHarold (Morgan) I'm not going to make you defend one of your friends from another (HH) **Claudia is surveying the area and people around them. Meanwhile Molly is nearly back, talking with Seb** (HH) So piss off, yeah? (Morgan) Do what you like (HH) **Claudia looks at the pair of them like an irritated older sister** Pack it the fuck in. * Morgan says nothing (HH) **Seb brings Molly to Morgan, then bows** If you'll excuse me. * HH and Claudia watch the three of them * Morgan nods slightly (HH) **Seb goes. Molly watches Morgan, smiling gently** M: All over now. * Morgan watches her, saying nothing * HH rubs his forehead (HH) C: $is she stupid?$ ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 14 February 2022 18:25:16 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) **Seb brings Molly to Morgan, then bows** If you'll excuse me. (Morgan) * HH and Claudia watch the three of them (Morgan) * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) **Seb goes. Molly watches Morgan, smiling gently** M: All over now. (Morgan) * Morgan watches her, saying nothing (Morgan) * HH rubs his forehead (Morgan) C: $is she stupid?$ (Morgan) I suppose so * Molly looks around "Shall we go and look at the stalls?" (Molly) **Claudia glances at HH, rolling her eyes. HH is mostly keeping an eye on Morgan** (Morgan) If you want (Molly) HH: $what do you want us to do?$ (Morgan) $Go spend time with your friend and your wife$ (Molly) C: $and me?$ * Molly watches them all "You know I know you're talking to each other, right?" (Molly) **HH and Claudia look questioningly at Morgan** (Morgan) Go, do something fun (Molly) **They go. Molly looks to Morgan** we could walk out along the beach instead if you wish? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) if you wish * Molly stays quiet as they go, passing into an empty area past the boatshed (Molly) Are you alright? (Morgan) What do you think? * Molly nods a little (Molly) You are angry with me. (Morgan) Not particularly (Molly) Then what? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) why don't you tell me what you think I _should_ feel (Molly) I don't know what you should feel * Morgan glances at her before looking at the horizon (Morgan) right (Molly) How _do_ you feel? * Morgan tilts his head back, looking at the sky as he draws a deep breath (Morgan) hurt, I think. (Molly) I am sorry. * Morgan shrugs (Molly) Would you prefer to be alone? (Morgan) Thats probably best, but I would prefer you are not with Sebastien (Molly) I won't be. * Morgan nods slightly * Molly puts a gentle hand on his arm * Morgan pulls it away (Morgan) I would prefer you don't touch me * Molly sighs (Molly) I see. (Morgan) so do I. (Molly) Do you? (Morgan) I did, yes. So go. * Molly looks cross (Molly) And yet here I am, with you, out of choice. (Morgan) And yet, here I am trying my damndest not to react as I wish to. * Molly 's chin tilts up (Molly) By telling me it is over? (Morgan) If you think I've said that, thats because it is in your own mind, which I fear is telling. (Molly) Then what? (Morgan) Then I wish to be alone so I don't say something I will regret later (Molly) Fine. That's probably for the best. (Morgan) Because you wish to say something? (Molly) I don't wish to say anything at all either. * Morgan grinds his teeth, nodding once at her * Molly watches him a moment * Molly just inclines her head, walking off away from the beach, but not towards the square where Seb will be * Morgan turns to face the water, sitting down and gathering small bits of wood into a pile (Molly) **The dawn watch chimes, and he realises he's dreaming ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 14 February 2022 19:14:47 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [19:12] (Molly) **The dawn watch chimes, and he realises he's dreaming * Morgan tries to wake up (Molly) **He manages it. Molly is wrapped around him from behind (Molly) ((Distress and desperation?)) (Morgan) ((high)) (Molly) **Once more the control feels iffy** * Morgan rolls out if bed * Molly makes a little sigh, stirring "you're going already?" * Morgan grunts, quickly pulling on his clothes * Molly sits up (Molly) Are you alright? (Morgan) No (Molly) What's wrong, are you unwell? * Morgan rubs his hands together (Morgan) I'm... nightmare (Molly) **It's no better and no worse** (Molly) Shall I fix it? (Morgan) If you can * Molly climbs out of bed, coming to him completely naked, and puts her hand on his chest. She quietly says "Shhh..." as she concentrates, eyes closed * Morgan breathes slowly (Molly) **It's as it was before, her magic winning out. The tingling stops. She looks up at him** Better? * Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) Good. It's rather chilly * Morgan nods * Molly watches him with a sweet smile "Now that you are at less haste, will you be staying?" * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I... I'm still hurting from the nightmare, I think I need time to think (Molly) Oh. *she picks up a dressing gown and pulls it on** Alright my love * Morgan frowns (Morgan) I'm still upset and angry, I don't wish to hurt you because of a stupid dream * Molly nods (Molly) Can I do anything at all? **she looks sad and concerned** (Morgan) I dont think so * Molly nods (Molly) Alright * Molly sits on the edge of the bed "I am here, if you change your mind" ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Monday, 14 February 2022 20:06:48 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) [20:04] * Molly sits on the edge of the bed "I am here, if you change your mind" * Morgan nods * Molly lets him go * Morgan heads out of the room (Molly) **There are servants up and busy already.** ((where does he go?)) (Morgan) ((that room with the views)) ** You're now known as HH * HH is up there with coffee (HH) Mornin' (HH) **though the sky is fractionally more navy than black, there's no view yet** (Morgan) You got some of that for me? * HH pours him some (HH) How you doing? * Morgan shakes his head (HH) Figured an early night woulda seen you two get sorted out (Morgan) nightmares * HH hands him the coffee, slouching on a soft chair (HH) Wanna talk? * Morgan takes it, sipping it (Morgan) No. I hate the possibility of putting you in an awkward position (HH) Rosie again then. (Morgan) one of them, yes (HH) Y' dont normally have two nightmares (Morgan) No. (HH) Mebbie you should go back to the Rose, 'stead of going to the celebration * Morgan nods (Morgan) might be an idea * HH nods (HH) Me, Inga and Claudia can take Varick, 'ssuming you're gonna take Molly * Morgan grinds his teeth (Morgan) I shouldn't fuckin' 'ave to * HH sips his coffee (HH) Go on * Morgan shrugs, his frustration clear (HH) Just fuckin' talk to me, man. (Morgan) If she wasn't with me, she's meant to be with him. I'm having nightmares she'll realise thats what she really wants, that I'm too damaged, because _he_ is like I _was_ * HH shrugs (HH) I don' think he is, but I can understand y' being worried (Morgan) She agrees that he is (HH) Thing is, she _is_ with you, man. She's got a good thing with you * Morgan sighs, gulping his coffee * HH rubs his forehead (HH) Molly loves you. You'd have to be an idiot to not see how much. (Morgan) I do, but that doesn't mean she'll not move on, that there's not going to be something there (HH) Doesn't strike me as that sorta woman (Morgan) Mightn't really have a choice, and how could I keep her with me when she wanted to be somewhere else * HH sizes him up (HH) Because of Varick, and yer duties to the grafdoms (Morgan) Those are mine, not hers (HH) And Varick? (Morgan) Difficult * HH shakes his head "She's _your_ wife. Fuck this dream stuff. You an' Molly are good together" * Morgan puts his cup down, looking away * HH gets a firm grip on Morgan's forearm "You're letting this stuff get in yer head." (Morgan) Maybe (HH) So whatcha gonna do about it? (Morgan) Nothing I can do * HH sighs (HH) You asked her opinion? (Morgan) Not in the eight minutes I've been awake, no * HH nods (HH) I don't see anything 'tween them (Morgan) There wasn't until they kissed in my nightmare (HH) Stop that 'appening, solve the problem? (Morgan) I know you act simple, but surely you can't think its that easy (HH) I can be 'opeful, can't I? * Morgan shrugs * HH sips his coffee (HH) Think mebbie you just have a hard time trusting she's gonna stick around? (Morgan) No. * HH glances out of the window. It's getting lighter (HH) Doesn't sound like yer gonna see reason til we've left * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) maybe * HH nods (HH) I shoulda seen this would be really bad (Morgan) You were excited to see a friend you thought had passed (HH) And I've 'urt my best friend in the process * Morgan turns to him, putting a hand on HeinzHarolds neck (Morgan) no, no... my own fears are hurting me, not you, not for a second * HH nods (HH) Yer scared of losing her. Makes you a bit crazy * HH grins "Crazier." * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) its well known I'm mental * HH nods (HH) Yep. (HH) Be back at sea tomorrow, out this all behind us * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) he's like me (HH) Lotsa people in the world, some are gonna be similar (Morgan) I think you're not seeing it... we spoke last night, we are quite alike (HH) Think mebbie I just know y' both better * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I'm sorry, I think you're wrong * HH shrugs (HH) Se'enteen years, why change that now? (Morgan) what, you being wrong... (HH) You thinking it * Morgan snorts * HH grins, then sips his coffee (HH) Gonna get through this, same as always * HH moves to stand at the window, watching the sun slowly come up. The revealed scene is beautiful, the curve of Theah visible like from the crow's nest. (HH) Gotta admit, they got a helluva view * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * HH pats his shoulder. "My wife will be missin' me. Let me know when you decide what yer doing today" * Morgan nods (HH) **he heads off, leaving Morgan to the pretty view** * Morgan picks up his coffee, warming it again, watching out the window (HH) **About ten minutes later, he hears footsteps on the stairs * Morgan watches for a reflection in the glass ** You're now known as Molly * Molly pauses on the threshold. He can see in the reflection that she watches him as if she is completely at a loss (Molly) Heinzharold suggested I come to see you (Morgan) I'll bet he did (Molly) Do you still wish to be away from me? **There's a little note of distress in it ** (Morgan) I never wish to be away from you... I didn't want to speak unkindly and hurt you because of my nightmare * Molly nods (Molly) And now? (Morgan) I don't think thats an issue right now * Molly nods, moving slowly to stand beside him, looking at the view (Molly) It's pretty * Morgan nods (Morgan) you can see how the world curves * Molly nods (Molly) I've never seen that before... perhaps that's why we call her Mother Nature... (Morgan) cant say thats ever occurred to me... you can see it from the crows nest * Molly looks surprised (Molly) I didnt know that * Molly glances up at him "Whatever I said or did in your nightmare, I'm sorry. That the thought of me could ever bring you pain saddens me greatly" (Morgan) You shouldn't apologise for what my own mind is doing to me * Molly shrugs "well, I do." (Morgan) It was that kissing in the water thing. There was obvious chemistry, from a lingering kiss to the look that passed between you... * Molly sighs (Molly) I am not going to be kissing him, or anyone. (Morgan) You do not think not participating will be frowned upon? (Molly) I don't care whether it is or not. (Molly) **In the reflection, he can see that little obstinate chin tilt** (Morgan) alright (Molly) I don't want us at odds, and if it means offending someone, then that is what I will do. (Morgan) He's more like me than I thought * Molly shrugs "It makes no difference." (Morgan) we spoke last night (Molly) When you got up? (Morgan) last night... couldn't get back to sleep so came to look at the paintings * Molly nods (Molly) And met him? * Morgan nods (Molly) What was said? (Morgan) we spoke about our nightmares... our families... our mutual love for sailing... (Molly) Seb has nightmares? * Morgan nods (Morgan) horrors of war * Molly nods slowly (Molly) He doesn't seem much like he is troubled by nightmares (Morgan) nor do I to most * Molly nods (Molly) Do you like him? (Morgan) does that matter? (Molly) Yes (Morgan) why? (Molly) Because you see so many similarities. I wondered if you liked him when you perceive him as similar to yourself * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) he's likeable... he's obviously loyal, loves his family... * Molly nods (Molly) And if it weren't for me, you would like him more? (Morgan) If it weren't for the path you were going to be on... (Molly) One of many paths... the Nieblungen said other _husbands_ (Morgan) nevertheless... * Molly watches from the window (Molly) There were other paths, for us both. We are where we are. * Morgan nods slightly * Molly pulls her shawl a little tighter (Molly) Perhaps the similarity is actually a coincidence (Morgan) I believe in those less and less * Molly nods (Molly) You are the man I want, liebes herz * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) Then you understand there isn't anything to fear * Morgan sighs * Molly puts herself in between him at the window looking up at him (Molly) I am in this, one hundred percent. I will not allow any other man to come between us. * Morgan nods * Molly watches him solemnly (Molly) What can I do? How can I prove my loyalty and fidelity to you? * Morgan sighs (Morgan) I hate that I've brought you to this (Molly) To what? (Morgan) to feeling you have to prove yourself to me (Molly) I understand the self-doubt, and the worry that you might not be the right man for me. I can understand how it might feel like I will be tempted away. (Morgan) its not even that you might be tempted... but that what was already aligned comes to light (Molly) But nothing is set in stone, is it? (Morgan) No... (Molly) If it was there could have been no fire. So though there was the possibility of he and I, it was not guaranteed. (Morgan) but then... neither is this... (Molly) You and I together is the smoothest route * Morgan nods * Molly raises an eyebrow "Can you foresee a route to it were you and I to part ways?" * Morgan shrugs slightly * Molly tilts her head (Molly) Still... it would be less practical. * Morgan nods * Molly watches him before slightly hesitantly putting her hand to his cheek * Morgan leans into it slightly, sighing (Molly) I love _you_. I want _you_. You are the man for me, and we have been through far too much to have any more barriers between us. * Morgan nods * Molly watches him intently, speaking quietly (Molly) Do you feel the same? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I do * Molly nods, looking touched by this (Molly) It makes me feel better to hear you still feel so * Morgan nods * Molly gently strokes his cheek, watching him (Molly) **she says nothing before gauging his reaction to it** * Morgan puts his hand over hers (Molly) *she speaks softly* I want to take you back to bed... I can't, I know... but I wish I could * Morgan nods * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) We should go back to the nursery, Varick was hoping to see the view before we go to town * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly closes her eyes a moment before smiling (Molly) Are you ready? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly moves her hand from his face to his hand (Molly) Perhaps we will look for a house with a tower like this in Gottkirchen? * Morgan nods (Morgan) that is an idea I like * Molly gives him a sidelong mischievous glance "It would have locks on the door. Strong, complicated locks." * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes, definitely * Molly squeezes his hand, leading him towards the stairs (Molly) The sun is up, my love, let's go down... * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright blossom * Molly leads the way, keeping a grasp on his hand that seems almost protective and reassuring. Aside from a few servants, they don't see anyone. ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 15 February 2022 09:02:39 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to 192.168.1.82:6667… ** You have joined #7thsea