LOGGING AT Wed Mar 30 00:00:44 2022 Mar 30 00:00:44 * Morgan nods Mar 30 00:00:47 aye Mar 30 00:01:18 So I would be with you whilst you face that, as I have tried to be for so many things Mar 30 00:01:29 * Morgan nods Mar 30 00:01:33 alright blossom Mar 30 00:01:44 * Molly nods Mar 30 00:02:20 You are alright with me taking care of Edward and coddling him that way? Mar 30 00:02:36 * Morgan nods Mar 30 00:03:00 I know the two of you have no interest in eachother... you are siblings and, frankly, after the shock he had, he needed it Mar 30 00:03:12 * Molly nods Mar 30 00:03:54 None at all. But if you are feeling at all possessive, I will redress that however you need Mar 30 00:05:11 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 30 00:05:15 there is no need my love Mar 30 00:05:21 * Molly nods Mar 30 00:05:57 Probably for the best. He would tease you mercilessly if he found me in your lap when he gets back Mar 30 00:06:14 I daresay he would, yes Mar 30 00:06:23 * Molly smiles Mar 30 00:06:39 I should go and dress if we are going out Mar 30 00:06:51 * Morgan nods Mar 30 00:06:52 aye Mar 30 00:07:39 I wasn't planning to leave my hot bath for at least twenty minutes more than I had to... Mar 30 00:08:36 I'm sorry my love Mar 30 00:10:43 * Molly shakes her head, smiling. She kisses him on the cheek playfully before whispering quietly "some things cannot be done easily in water anyway, mon petit chou!" The she springs off the couch, assuming herself out of arms reach Mar 30 00:11:11 depends how long you can hold you breath Mar 30 00:11:33 * Molly looks perplexed, tilting her head Mar 30 00:11:49 Well now you have confused me! Mar 30 00:12:20 * Morgan chuckles Mar 30 00:12:42 go on, get that wonderful body dressed so we can get moving Mar 30 00:13:04 * Molly blushes hard, smiling Mar 30 00:13:28 You are lucky your brother is going to come at any moment! Mar 30 00:13:43 otherwise I would be? Mar 30 00:13:59 * Molly laughs, surprised Mar 30 00:14:40 Well, yes... a demonstration of holding my breath a long time, perhaps! Mar 30 00:14:57 mmhmmm... go on, away with you Mar 30 00:15:55 * Molly blows him a kiss "Think of me whilst I am gone, and when I am done I will come for you" Mar 30 00:16:14 * Morgan sniggers, inclining his head Mar 30 00:19:49 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 30 10:19:59 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 30 10:20:42 * MollyK is now known as Edward Mar 30 10:21:36 * Edward meets her at the door, holding it open for her before coming to sit next to Morgan. There's the slightest smirk there Mar 30 10:22:20 what? Mar 30 10:22:51 Nothing, brother. *he smiles a little more* Mar 30 10:23:06 * Morgan thumps his arm Mar 30 10:23:25 * Edward looks surprised but chuckles Mar 30 10:23:53 Shall I go away a while? Be useful somewhere, like Father says? Mar 30 10:24:23 No... she's getting dressed so we can go deal with David Mar 30 10:24:33 * Edward nods Mar 30 10:26:11 I would have found something else to do if I had realised she would be -deshabille- *the Montaigne word means only partly dressed* Mar 30 10:26:47 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 30 10:26:49 you needed her Mar 30 10:27:23 She is kind to me. Of all the women in the world, there aren't many I deserve it less from Mar 30 10:28:18 She cares deeply about you... it is something of a change from the past Mar 30 10:28:37 * Edward smiles slightly Mar 30 10:28:57 Yes, we have discussed in the past how she thought me the most vile of people Mar 30 10:30:05 * Morgan nods Mar 30 10:33:22 I am glad she no longer hates me Mar 30 10:34:28 * Morgan nods Mar 30 10:34:54 I don't think we could've made so much progress if she had not made that progress also Mar 30 10:35:20 Her opinion influences you so strongly? Mar 30 10:36:05 well... yes, but... I don't think I could've come so far without her support which I don't think I'd have had Mar 30 10:36:29 * Edward nods Mar 30 10:37:02 It was lucky she came into our lives then Mar 30 10:38:37 * Morgan nods Mar 30 10:40:38 Do you think she knows how important her role has been in you and I coming to this point? Mar 30 10:41:37 I don't know, actually Mar 30 10:44:07 * Edward nods Mar 30 10:44:35 I think it surprised Father that we have Mar 30 10:45:07 * Morgan nods Mar 30 10:45:23 He told me he never thought he'd see the day I was your staunchest defender... his words... Mar 30 10:49:29 * Edward nods Mar 30 10:49:59 I can appreciate his surprise Mar 30 10:50:57 * Morgan nods Mar 30 10:54:35 * Edward shakes his head Mar 30 10:54:51 It's hard to believe she can look so much like Jana Mar 30 10:55:09 * Morgan nods Mar 30 10:55:34 We've all found it difficult to adjust to Mar 30 10:56:24 What do they know? Mar 30 10:57:53 Claudia has no idea... I _had_ to tell HeinzHarold... if I hadn't it would've destroyed our friendship Mar 30 10:58:50 * Edward looks taken aback Mar 30 10:59:10 I was talking about Alice and Florrie and her appearance Mar 30 10:59:57 oh. Nothing. Mar 30 11:01:16 They aren't aware she looks like her cousin? Mar 30 11:01:32 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:02:21 They know there was a fire... that you did not approve of Dietlinde and Jana and that you feel guilt for how they were treated... they don't know the cause of the fire. Mar 30 11:04:00 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:04:26 I appreciate you leaving that for now Mar 30 11:05:14 They do not need to know Mar 30 11:06:36 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:07:04 That feels like I am escaping the consequences unfairly Mar 30 11:08:17 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 30 11:10:08 It would not be possible for them to understand... and without knowing you and how you've changed and how you've tortured yourself, they would not be able to see past it. Mar 30 11:11:38 * Edward nods slowly Mar 30 11:12:07 Do you want to be there when I meet her? Mar 30 11:12:47 I would like to be... Alice trusts me, Florrie is at ease with me... I think it would help make the whole thing smoother Mar 30 11:14:32 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:14:51 But you will be away until March or April? Mar 30 11:15:04 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:16:41 I'm afraid so Mar 30 11:16:53 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:17:14 I will wait. Mar 30 11:17:31 * Morgan nods, glancing at him Mar 30 11:17:45 * Edward looks serious Mar 30 11:18:04 You should know... at the moment, should anything happen to Alice, I will be Florries legal guardian Mar 30 11:18:16 * Edward frowns slightly Mar 30 11:18:18 Why? Mar 30 11:19:41 Because her family would not treat her well... keep in mind at the time it was arranged, she had no idea how you would react, if you would want any contact at all... _I_ knew you would, but... she doesn't know you. Mar 30 11:19:52 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:20:27 Then I will prove myself to her until she is confident in moving that arrangement Mar 30 11:20:35 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:20:52 I have no intention to contest that. My only interest in whats best for Florrie Mar 30 11:21:33 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:22:16 Then, Theus forbid, should something happen in advance of that time, you and I will come to an arrangement for my daughter to live with me instead Mar 30 11:23:22 Once she is used to you, yes... you would not wish her to be without people she knows. Mar 30 11:27:18 * Edward nods "After any transition period, yes. But I would want her with me, if she cannot be with her mother, she should be with me." Mar 30 11:28:19 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:28:30 You need to practice your Avalonian Mar 30 11:30:01 * Morgan starts laughing Mar 30 11:32:35 * Edward sighs "I should have stuck to Eisen women" Mar 30 11:32:54 * Morgan shrugs Mar 30 11:33:01 just don't make the mistake HeinzHarold did Mar 30 11:33:25 He has been learning Avalonian? Mar 30 11:34:41 We were to spend some time in Avalon, it made sense for them all to, particularly James. HeinzHarold went off one morning to get some things for breakfast and asked one of the house staff if it was alright if he got the milk himself... except what he said... was could he milk himself... Mar 30 11:35:54 * Edward laughs Mar 30 11:36:18 I wish I'd seen that! Mar 30 11:36:53 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:37:33 Did the servant he spoke to understand it? Mar 30 11:38:00 she understood what he _said_... he couldn't understand the blushing and laughing... Mar 30 11:38:09 * Edward laughs Mar 30 11:38:29 You did not help him? Mar 30 11:39:06 I was busy elsewhere... though I don't know I'd have dug him out of that hole anyway Mar 30 11:39:37 No, it would have been too funny. Did the ladies hear of it? Mar 30 11:40:05 Molly and I are closely connected... even if he hadn't told them, the staff would have Mar 30 11:40:41 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:41:11 He and his wife seem well-matched Mar 30 11:41:19 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:41:27 They are utterly in love Mar 30 11:41:34 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:42:13 I know she worked here quite some time, but I only recall seeing her once or twice when she was dusting, or changing my bed sheets Mar 30 11:42:24 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:42:29 she and Molly are very close Mar 30 11:42:53 It is good for them to have women's company Mar 30 11:43:32 I trust you will encourage Mina to do so... Mar 30 11:43:59 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:44:11 Of course... if she accepts me Mar 30 11:44:23 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:44:41 Do you wish me or Molly present when you speak with her? Mar 30 11:45:31 I have not thought of that yet. I was busy considering my choice over marrying Alice, and then Father's reaction Mar 30 11:46:01 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:46:34 I will consider it. I was not expecting Father would want to come to Koln Mar 30 11:47:27 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:48:03 I think we would have done as well without him but... It is important he is secure in his place Mar 30 11:48:50 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:49:53 As I say, I would anticipate it being Thursday or Friday. She will not leave Graben until tomorrow night even if she has already received my missive, which is dubious Mar 30 11:50:08 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:52:04 I would have met her further towards Graben, but Koln seems practical as you are steward there. Mar 30 11:52:15 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:52:23 makes sense Mar 30 11:52:31 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:53:30 I know someone there I can stay with, should she not want my presence. I would imagine you will want to see your overseer, tour the area for problems, and check up on your ledgers? Mar 30 11:53:52 * Morgan nods Mar 30 11:54:13 He's a steady man but I'd like him to know I'm invested in the place... Mar 30 11:54:31 * Edward nods Mar 30 11:56:07 A night at Innesbruck will give you time there too. *he develops that same frown he had had the night Morgan had told him about being Freiarr Innesbruck. Morgan had assumed it was because the child he had had Alarice rid herself of would have been the rightful heir* Mar 30 11:56:37 Whats the problem with Innesbruck? Mar 30 11:57:30 I just can't help but think how much easier it could have been if we had known that you were the Freiarr then. Mar 30 11:58:50 Not what I originally thought it was about... lets be honest, I was probably more likely to dig my heels in at the time Mar 30 12:00:22 You could have moved there, stopped being the Veisgraf. There may have been some trouble with the nobles, but it would have been easier to contain and overcome. Mar 30 12:01:12 * Morgan nods Mar 30 12:01:33 We did not know at the time, so it is pointless beating ourselves up about it Mar 30 12:01:43 *There's a little tap on the open door* Mar 30 12:01:53 come Mar 30 12:02:41 *Molly is properly dressed now* I am ready, but if you are not, I will meet you downstairs Mar 30 12:02:50 * Edward glances at Morgan Mar 30 12:03:31 shut up Edward... in fact, would you do something for me while we are out? Mar 30 12:03:49 Yes? Mar 30 12:04:29 Spend some time with Varick... if you speak with father, it'll give him time to talk to mother, and if you are willing, Varick will tell you about Florrie... Mar 30 12:04:46 * Edward nods Mar 30 12:05:10 Do you mind if I take him out for a ride? Mar 30 12:05:18 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 30 12:05:33 as long as you keep him safe... See if he wants to take Crusader Mar 30 12:05:42 * Edward nods Mar 30 12:05:54 I'll do that Mar 30 12:06:10 * Morgan nods, standing up and looking at Molly Mar 30 12:06:13 you have the papers? Mar 30 12:06:37 *she nods* yes, my love Mar 30 12:06:59 Then if you are ready, we'll get my brute of a horse and go and speak to your father Mar 30 12:07:44 *she smiles* I am not sure you you can bear to ride again so soon! Mar 30 12:08:02 You wish to go in a carriage? Mar 30 12:08:19 M: No, I will manage Mar 30 12:08:53 * Morgan nods, offering his arm Mar 30 12:08:55 alright my love Mar 30 12:10:09 *she smiles at Edward before taking it. He watches the two of them with a smile* Mar 30 12:11:01 We'll see you later Mar 30 12:13:13 * Edward nods, bidding them farewell. Molly gets her cloak on the way out, and they're soon making the quick walk to the stables Mar 30 12:13:25 * Edward is now known as Molly Mar 30 12:14:09 Whoever chose the position of the Veisgraf wing had an idea that that the Veisgraf might want to come and go as he pleased without the whole house knowing! Mar 30 12:15:04 * Morgan nods Mar 30 12:15:07 I reckon so Mar 30 12:17:19 * Molly looks towards the stable when she hears the dog barking, and it comes flying out towards Morgan Mar 30 12:18:45 * Morgan watches it before getting down on his knees Mar 30 12:20:09 *the dog careens into him, all slobbery tongue and long dark fur* Mar 30 12:20:15 * Molly giggles Mar 30 12:20:48 * Morgan rolls onto the ground, cuddling the dog and fussing it Mar 30 12:22:55 *The dog is so excited and happy to see him. Morgan can still feel the burn scars and small hairless patches on them though * Mar 30 12:24:11 * Morgan pushes it off while sitting up before pulling it back to fuss it again Mar 30 12:26:12 *The dog gets over excited, barking loudly. A groom looks out of the stables* help you, my Lord? Mar 30 12:29:08 * Morgan stands up, bending to keep a hand on the dog Mar 30 12:29:41 No, all is well... could you saddle Xant... second thoughts, I'll do that, can you saddle a horse for the Veisgrafin please Mar 30 12:30:06 G: One of these black ones, my Lord? Mar 30 12:30:53 * Morgan nods, resuming his movement towards the stables Mar 30 12:34:08 * Molly waits whilst her mount is saddled, fussing Aurora. She keeps an eye on Xantha's reaction to Morgan Mar 30 12:35:22 * Morgan heads into the stall, immediately pressing his forehead to Xanthas face before moving to get him saddled Mar 30 12:35:29 Glad you've got that out of your system Mar 30 12:36:51 * Molly smiles to herself Mar 30 12:38:23 * Molly mounts up astride when the groom has her horse ready, her modified skirt making this possible to do without any potential disapproval from either of their fathers. Mar 30 12:38:55 Shall we ride fast so you can enjoy Xantha, or ride slow so we can talk? Mar 30 12:39:34 * Morgan smiles Mar 30 12:39:38 fast sounds good Mar 30 12:39:46 * Molly nods Mar 30 12:40:20 Don't worry, mon petit chou, I'll hold back. We would not wish to damage his masculine pride... Mar 30 12:41:06 certainly more dangerous than damaging mine... Mar 30 12:43:53 I do not think of you as particularly proud Mar 30 12:45:14 * Morgan shrugs, leading Xantha out of the stable Mar 30 12:46:02 * Molly gets the palomino walking on a little to warm up before saying "first to the turn off to my parent's house wins? Mar 30 12:47:46 * Morgan nods Mar 30 12:47:48 that sounds fair Mar 30 12:48:16 * Molly smiles. He feels his neck prickle a moment Mar 30 12:49:35 cheat Mar 30 12:49:44 The speed we are about to go, I do not need the additional slapping of the saddle on my bottom to compound the soreness from yesterday Mar 30 12:49:57 * Molly offers her hand to him Mar 30 12:50:03 * Morgan takes it Mar 30 12:50:35 *his neck prickles again, his buttocks tingling a little as she heals him* Mar 30 12:50:52 Now we are even, aside, of course, from skill! Mar 30 12:51:01 * Molly grins Mar 30 12:53:04 * Morgan nods Mar 30 12:53:07 alright then... Mar 30 12:53:42 * Molly loosens his hand to take up her reins "Ready to get throughly beaten by a girl, mon petit chou?" Mar 30 12:54:55 * Morgan snorts Mar 30 12:54:57 if you reckon Mar 30 12:56:45 Mmhmm I do. I am more used to the surging of an enthusiastic animal between my thighs than you! *she blows him a kiss before saying* threetwoone go! *she spurs her horse on* Mar 30 12:57:37 * Morgan leans forward, whispering 'run' to Xantha before they too break into a run Mar 30 12:59:31 *The pace is pounding, the distance to the turn off not so far that the horses cannot maintain that speed safely. The black horse, selectively bred over many generations for bursts of speed rather than to carry an armed man has a slight advantage over Xantha, but it is very close as the get near it* Mar 30 13:07:27 * Molly has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 30 13:54:25 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 30 13:54:53 ((Pushes to try to win?)) Mar 30 13:55:04 ((Nope)) Mar 30 13:55:21 * MollyK reaches the turning first, smiling Mar 30 13:55:30 You see, beaten soundly Mar 30 13:55:45 You'd best explain yourself to Xantha... Mar 30 13:57:38 * MollyK dismounts, approaching the horse. She takes something from her pocket before holding her hand out flat. Her voice is soft and low "here look, lovely boy... look what I have for you, hmm?" Mar 30 13:59:03 *in her hand there is a cube of sugar* Mar 30 13:59:13 * Morgan climbs down Mar 30 13:59:19 bribery... Mar 30 13:59:41 I offer sweet things to the men in my life... Mar 30 13:59:53 I.... cant argue with that really Mar 30 14:00:09 * MollyK nods, watching the horse's reaction Mar 30 14:01:26 *he watches her disdainfully before taking the sugar* Mar 30 14:02:40 * MollyK smiles Mar 30 14:03:11 We will be friends one day. I do not give up on grumpy Koertig men. Mar 30 14:03:29 * MollyK gives Morgan a sly glance Mar 30 14:04:02 * Morgan rolls his eyes Mar 30 14:04:57 * MollyK just giggles, watching him fondly Mar 30 14:05:15 Alright... are you ready, my love? Mar 30 14:05:50 * Morgan rolls his shoulders before nodding Mar 30 14:05:59 * MollyK nods Mar 30 14:06:39 If at any point you need to leave, just go. I will be fine with my father alone Mar 30 14:07:03 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 30 14:07:11 as you will not leave me, I will not leave you Mar 30 14:08:51 * MollyK nods, looking at the archway of trees that leads to the slope down to the clearing that was once his happiest place in the world. She leads her horse by his reins Mar 30 14:09:36 * Morgan lets go of Xanthas reins, gesturing for the horse to follow Mar 30 14:15:14 *From the vantage point of walking down the slope, he can see how it has changed here even from June when he saw the freshly finished cottage with David. Where the ruin was appears to become a miniature livestock farm, chickens, two goats and three pigs. Morgan had considered expanding the space, but had never found the time. Here there are two Mar 30 14:15:14 large patches, both look ploughed ready for next years crops. Nearer the house in a vegetable garden, and a small patch of law surrounded by flower beds. The chimney puts out clean white smoke. It's smaller than sunnymeade, but with a small stable and its own well, it has everything that might be needed. Mar 30 14:15:39 * MollyK looks around the space Mar 30 14:16:10 You can take the man from the farm... Mar 30 14:16:20 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:16:21 quite Mar 30 14:16:41 They have been busy Mar 30 14:16:52 * MollyK watches his profile Mar 30 14:17:49 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:17:54 She would have loved this Mar 30 14:18:04 * MollyK nods Mar 30 14:18:17 It is like a little paradise, isn't it? Mar 30 14:19:03 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:19:28 * MollyK looks up at the sky, which is blue but with some patchy grey cloud Mar 30 14:20:28 I hope that she can look down and see that there is happiness here again Mar 30 14:20:35 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:20:40 as do I Mar 30 14:20:51 * MollyK offers him her hand Mar 30 14:21:50 * Morgan takes it, holding it tightly Mar 30 14:21:57 * MollyK 's hand is cold, her grasp protective and supportive Mar 30 14:22:44 I wonder where my parents are Mar 30 14:23:04 Somewhere around here I imagine Mar 30 14:23:27 Did they know we were coming? Mar 30 14:23:45 father sent a messenger Mar 30 14:25:18 * MollyK nods, going to the door and tapping it gently with her boot, not safely able to let go of the horse, nor willing to let go of her husband Mar 30 14:28:52 *Being this close to the new cottage reminds Morgan of how HH had rapidly buried the arsonist face down in this bit of the clearing, meaning his upper body is inside, but his ass is hanging out, according to the man who put him there Mar 30 14:30:31 * Morgan looks down at the ground Mar 30 14:30:53 *there's nothing visible, the exact spot unknown Mar 30 14:31:58 D: *he opens the door* Little Moll! I didn't expect you! *he embraces her, though she can't embrace him back* Mar 30 14:32:55 Change of plans is down to me I'm afraid Mar 30 14:33:39 *David inclines his head to Morgan* Good morning Mar 30 14:34:10 Could I put the horses in the stable, Papa? Mar 30 14:35:06 *David nods, offering his hand to shake Morgan's once she has let her husband go* it will be a squeeze, but help yourself Mar 30 14:35:27 * Morgan takes his hand Mar 30 14:35:41 You've done some work *he gestures at the land* Mar 30 14:36:17 * MollyK leads the palomino away, and looks to Xantha "Are you going to come with me, Xantha?" Mar 30 14:37:21 D: *he nods, watching Molly with a faint smile* We have. Otto has helped, as have some of the others that went to Innesbruck for the harvesting Mar 30 14:37:40 ((What does Xantha do?)) Mar 30 14:38:07 ((follows her)) Mar 30 14:38:38 * MollyK looks very proud of herself with the big grey horse following Mar 30 14:38:56 * Morgan nods, watching Molly Mar 30 14:39:18 D: how is she? Mar 30 14:40:44 She's alright. She's had a lot to deal with and the unexpected dealing with Sunnymeade didn't help Mar 30 14:40:52 No nightmares or delusions? Mar 30 14:40:58 * MollyK is now known as David Mar 30 14:41:26 No... she spent some time saying goodbye to Cecily before we left Sunnymeade Mar 30 14:41:39 * David nods Mar 30 14:41:59 That is good Mar 30 14:42:13 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:42:35 Martha is not here, she is at Saschas as usual on a Friday Mar 30 14:43:11 pity Mar 30 14:44:02 She will be back for lunch, they can normally only manage half the morning gossiping *he smiles* Mar 30 14:45:15 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:45:24 They have become close... Mar 30 14:45:30 * David nods Mar 30 14:45:58 They see each other every day unless one of them is under the weather... have you visited them yet? Mar 30 14:46:12 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:46:14 aye I have Mar 30 14:46:23 * David nods Mar 30 14:46:28 So you know? Mar 30 14:46:32 I do Mar 30 14:46:42 * David nods Mar 30 14:46:53 Surprising news Mar 30 14:46:56 very Mar 30 14:47:14 I thought they were a bit old Mar 30 14:48:12 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:48:13 as did I Mar 30 14:48:40 I have wondered whether Molly has played a part in it Mar 30 14:48:51 whyso? Mar 30 14:49:35 All those years only having one child... then Molly heals his lungs and within a week of his return to Sudlachenburg she is with child... Mar 30 14:50:54 * Morgan shrugs Mar 30 14:51:04 he's just healthy again Mar 30 14:51:23 * David shrugs too Mar 30 14:51:49 Maybe something more got fixed from the same magic Mar 30 14:51:57 Could be Mar 30 14:52:19 * David nods Mar 30 14:52:42 Are you looking after my little girl well? *he smiles* Mar 30 14:52:57 I believe so, yes... Mar 30 14:53:22 * David nods, looking toward the stable Mar 30 14:53:50 I am sure she is looking forward to telling me in person all about Peter and James and their families Mar 30 14:54:34 I expect so, aye Mar 30 14:55:35 *Molly comes out of the stable, looking very excited and pleased. She makes a swift move to Morgan's side* Xantha let me put him in a stall, liebes herz! Mar 30 14:55:56 He must be going soft *he grins* Mar 30 14:56:12 *Molly giggles* Mar 30 14:56:39 Come inside, it's not warm. Tea, coffee, or there's blokners Mar 30 14:57:04 * Morgan raises an eyebrow Mar 30 14:57:08 taken to it, have you? Mar 30 14:58:59 * David goes in to the kitchen. It's fancier and brighter than Sunnymeade, but not ostentatious. It is very much to Morgan's tastes, and there's a warm fire to ward off the December chill. Molly takes a seat by the fire after removing her cloak Mar 30 14:59:23 It has grown on me, yes. Martha still finds it disgusting though Mar 30 14:59:49 * Morgan nods Mar 30 14:59:52 *Molly glances at Morgan, biting the corner of her lip* Mar 30 15:00:04 it is an acquired taste, generally suited more to Eisen palettes Mar 30 15:00:13 * David nods Mar 30 15:00:33 You said that the night Molly was caught in the storm and we nearly lost her Mar 30 15:01:17 * Morgan nods Mar 30 15:03:30 wisdom stands the test of time Mar 30 15:05:09 *Unlike at Sunnymeade where her brothers expected Molly and her sister in laws to make everyone hot drinks, David seems to have gotten used to doing more himself. Molly looks a little surprised Mar 30 15:06:26 M: Ummm... tea please, Papa Mar 30 15:07:08 * Morgan looks around, smiling slightly Mar 30 15:07:29 Morgan? Mar 30 15:08:13 tea, please Mar 30 15:08:32 * David gets this dealt with. Molly glances around Mar 30 15:08:49 [This is very nice, isn't it?] Mar 30 15:08:59 [it is] Mar 30 15:09:33 *A cold breeze runs over the back of Morgan's neck* Mar 30 15:09:43 * Morgan shivers, looking round Mar 30 15:10:37 *There's nothing to see. He does notice that the poker hanging by the hearth starts to move a little* Mar 30 15:11:01 [We're going to need Varick to come here... somethings not right] Mar 30 15:11:54 [goodness, I had forgotten what he said weeks ago. The ghost of the assassin is still here] Mar 30 15:12:43 *They were on the Rose at the time, and Varick had told Morgan that there was a ghost with a broken jaw here* Mar 30 15:17:07 * David has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Mar 30 16:05:45 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 30 16:05:52 [15:04:21] David: *They were on the Rose at the time, and Varick had told Morgan that there was a ghost with a broken jaw here* Mar 30 16:06:18 [ah. Yes.] Mar 30 16:06:35 * MollyK hands them both a cup of tea Mar 30 16:06:40 * MollyK is now known as David Mar 30 16:06:49 * Morgan thanks him, taking it Mar 30 16:07:18 Your Mother is visiting Sascha, can you stay for lunch? Mar 30 16:08:55 *Molly glances at Morgan* I think we might need to be back to Varick by then, I'm afraid Mar 30 16:16:44 * David nods, taking a seat by the fire. He seems more relaxed here than anywhere Morgan has seen him before Mar 30 16:17:24 I would normally be seeing the Graf at this time of day, but I work on the house on a friday Mar 30 16:18:18 Things are well between you? Mar 30 16:18:36 * David nods Mar 30 16:18:55 I like him, and we respect each other Mar 30 16:19:40 * Morgan nods Mar 30 16:19:49 You've been good for him I think Mar 30 16:21:04 He is a good Graf, the people love him Mar 30 16:21:19 * Morgan nods, smiling Mar 30 16:24:03 You'll be a Graf too soo, I hear Mar 30 16:25:23 A few years, aye Mar 30 16:25:49 I can't say I've heard of anyone who is a Freiarr, Veisgraf, Graf and Duke all at the same time Mar 30 16:26:29 * David nods Mar 30 16:26:36 Unusual Mar 30 16:28:20 * Morgan nods Mar 30 16:28:21 very Mar 30 16:29:30 And my little Moll a Duchess... Mar 30 16:30:04 * Morgan nods slowly Mar 30 16:30:30 M: *she smiles* It's been quite nice being back here and the servants only saying My Lady rather than Your Excellency! Mar 30 16:33:29 * Morgan snorts Mar 30 16:33:36 thats still better than the nonsense HeinzHarold pulls Mar 30 16:34:13 *Molly giggles* Like when he calls you "Your Majesty" Mar 30 16:35:12 Supreme overlord... Mar 30 16:35:28 Why does he call you that? Mar 30 16:37:46 because he thinks, against all evidence, that he is funny Mar 30 16:38:10 *Molly smiles* I find him funny Mar 30 16:39:06 You married me, there's clearly no accounting for taste Mar 30 16:39:34 M: And I would still do it again... Mar 30 16:39:46 * David watches between them Mar 30 16:41:06 * Morgan rolls his eyes Mar 30 16:41:12 and she doesn't learn from experience... shocking. Mar 30 16:41:54 *She waits til David is looking at Morgan before doing the same and sticking her tongue out at him* Mar 30 16:42:21 * Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his tea Mar 30 16:42:33 How is Varick? Mar 30 16:44:26 He is well, reluctant to leave any place we stay for more than a day or two though Mar 30 16:44:35 *there's a slight creaking noise from upstairs * Mar 30 16:44:42 * David nods Mar 30 16:44:51 He liked Avalon? Mar 30 16:45:50 * Morgan nods Mar 30 16:45:57 He adored his cousins Mar 30 16:46:09 * David nods Mar 30 16:47:05 I do miss the children. You say Cecily looks like Martha? Mar 30 16:48:23 * Morgan nods Mar 30 16:48:52 Saying that name again is going to take some getting used to *he sips his tea* Mar 30 16:49:13 M: I think it is nice. Beth chose it. Mar 30 16:51:30 * David nods slightly. The conversations Morgan had with Beth come to mind, how David had never seemed to like her much because Peter was her second spouse, and in turn the problems between George and Margaret due to Sophie's death "Peter will name the next one." Mar 30 16:51:59 M: *she smiles* Perhaps that is a good way to pick names... Mar 30 16:55:54 * Morgan sips his tea, watching David Mar 30 16:58:11 You could pick an Avalonian one, then an Eisen one, and so on Mar 30 16:58:36 *Molly glances at Morgan a moment before looking away* Mar 30 16:59:14 Like my parents did Mar 30 17:03:05 Is Edward an Eisen name? Mar 30 17:03:31 * Morgan pronounces it with an Eisen spin Mar 30 17:03:59 * David nods in understanding. *Molly giggles* He was almost Brumhilde! Mar 30 17:04:25 * Morgan mutters Mar 30 17:04:30 should've been, he's practically a girl Mar 30 17:04:57 * David and Molly laugh Mar 30 17:05:26 Maybe you two will call a daughter that? Mar 30 17:06:08 M: *she shakes her head* That certainly was not on my list! Mar 30 17:07:39 No... no. Mar 30 17:09:20 * David nods, sipping his tea Mar 30 17:09:41 Beth and the baby were well when you left? Mar 30 17:10:51 *Molly nods* She is the most darling little thing, Papa, and Beth did so well. Pete was very proud. Mar 30 17:11:57 * David nods "It's very hard work for a man when his child is being born" Mar 30 17:12:28 *Molly's brows raise a little, and she sips her tea* Mar 30 17:13:04 Having helped in a child birth recently, I can assure you that is not accurate. Aside from the agony of waiting, we have it easy Mar 30 17:13:26 * David looks at Morgan Mar 30 17:13:36 How did you end up doing that? Mar 30 17:15:24 Molly and the doctor who nursed her back to health needed another pair of hands for the grunt work Mar 30 17:16:12 That was with the girl Elsie? *he looks to Molly, who nods* Mar 30 17:16:49 M, to Morgan: I gave Father a rough overview of the situation by the mirrors Mar 30 17:17:00 * Morgan nods Mar 30 17:17:09 You told him of the outcome? Mar 30 17:17:36 M: That Thomas is healthy and well, and so is Elsie, yes Mar 30 17:17:49 * Morgan nods Mar 30 17:19:08 What happened with her and James Schulz? His mother asks me every time I see her if I have any news Mar 30 17:19:37 He stayed behind in Avalon... they are taking some time to just _be_ with one another before they get to deciding what the future holds Mar 30 17:22:55 I have liked him when I have spent time with him. It speaks well of him that he never shows any resentment towards you Mar 30 17:24:46 I think a part of that was helped by our getting him reunited with his mother, and getting her free of her brother Mar 30 17:25:02 * David nods Mar 30 17:27:17 I have not mentioned what has been happening in Avalon to her Mar 30 17:28:01 * Morgan nods Mar 30 17:31:25 * David sips the tea Mar 30 17:31:46 And that Colonel finally got what he deserved. Mar 30 17:32:13 He is no longer any threat to anyone Mar 30 17:33:34 * David nods Mar 30 17:33:44 I always knew he was a villain. Mar 30 17:34:50 * Morgan nods Mar 30 17:35:45 *Molly sighs* I think the only one who did not see quite how dangerous he was was me Mar 30 17:37:02 * Morgan puts his hand on hers Mar 30 17:39:09 *She smiles gratefully, turning her hand over so she can link her fingers with his. David watches their joined hands* Mar 30 17:42:02 You should have been protected from him *he frowns. Molly squeezes Morgan's hand, looking at her husband* I was. Mar 30 17:42:52 * Morgan sighs briefly Mar 30 17:43:49 I've been feeling the same Mar 30 17:45:25 *She shakes her head, speaking firmly. I am safe, and he is in pieces in a plain grave far from the land of his ancestors, as befits the dishonour he has brought upon the name of his forefathers. Mar 30 17:47:18 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 30 17:47:28 * David watches her "She talks like an Eisenwoman now." Mar 30 17:48:16 * Morgan nods slightly Mar 30 17:48:20 There is a reason for that Mar 30 17:49:42 * David nods "You gave up your citizenship, Molly. At first your mother and I were upset, but we see that your future is here in Eisen now" Mar 30 17:50:52 * Morgan sighs heavily Mar 30 17:50:57 No, its not just that Mar 30 17:51:43 *She squeezes his fingers encouragingly* Mar 30 17:52:08 * Morgan looks at David Mar 30 17:52:30 I have information that I believe you will not like, and will not want to accept Mar 30 17:52:48 * David nods a little Mar 30 17:52:53 What? Mar 30 17:54:18 You know I would not accept information without verifying it? Mar 30 17:55:11 Yes Mar 30 17:55:20 * David sips his tea Mar 30 17:56:02 Do you want the information plain or would you prefer I work up to it Mar 30 17:56:19 Let's be plain spoken Mar 30 17:56:37 Alright... but remember that was your choice Mar 30 17:56:44 * David nods Mar 30 17:57:09 *Molly watches Morgan* Mar 30 17:57:43 Your heritage is not what you believe Mar 30 17:57:57 *a plate rattles on the dresser* Mar 30 17:58:13 * David frowns "go on" Mar 30 17:58:51 You are descended from an Eisenman Mar 30 17:59:19 How certain are you of this? Mar 30 17:59:28 Completely. Mar 30 17:59:48 * David looks at Molly, who nods. He then looks back to Morgan Mar 30 18:00:10 The Forrester family can be traced back seven generations in Tawstock Mar 30 18:00:29 I know. Your father was not George Forrester Mar 30 18:00:45 * David shakes his head Mar 30 18:01:35 I don't see how Mar 30 18:02:08 *Molly sighs, looking sympathetic* [Should I find the blokners?] Mar 30 18:02:36 [Please. How much does he know of your magic?] Mar 30 18:03:14 [That I can heal people. Nothing about harming, or the sparkliness] Mar 30 18:04:08 An Eisenman called Leopold was saved from drowning and found by your mother Mar 30 18:04:25 * David doesn't seem to notice Molly get up Mar 30 18:06:10 She was already with my Father then. That shipwreck at Alrington was in May 1619. They had known each other a few months. *this looks painful for him to talk about* Mar 30 18:06:45 I know. Mar 30 18:07:42 * David is still staring at his tea cup when Molly presses the blokners into his hand Mar 30 18:09:01 * Morgan watches him closely Mar 30 18:10:41 * David looks detached Mar 30 18:11:34 Talk to me David Mar 30 18:13:08 My mother was a troubled young woman, but she would have been faithful to my Father Mar 30 18:13:59 * Morgan looks at Molly Mar 30 18:14:06 I'm going to have to tell him, aren't I? Mar 30 18:14:27 *Molly goes back to the dresser, pouring another glass. She downs a mouthful before topping it back up for Morgan* Would you rather I do? Mar 30 18:14:53 If you think that would be easier for him Mar 30 18:22:40 *Molly brings the glass to Morgan, then kneels down in front of David* Papa, she did not choose to be unfaithful, nor did he hurt her... *she pauses a moment, thinking* There is a hereditary element to my magic. It skips people, but it came from him. Sometimes when I heal people, it has a side effect that causes others to be attracted to me. That Mar 30 18:22:40 is what happened. Leopold had to use a great deal of magic to survive, and the magical side effect of that was Sophie being overwhelmingly attracted to him, and vice versa. Mar 30 18:23:47 * David looks at her. Thankfully she cannot read the micro-expression on his face, but Morgan can. It is disgust. More generally, he looks angry Mar 30 18:24:04 He should have kept his filthy, Eisen hands off her! Mar 30 18:24:30 * Morgan sighs Mar 30 18:25:18 He spent the rest of life tormenting himself over it... Mar 30 18:26:20 Good. She would have been a virgin, and young, and vulnerable! He should have protected her! Mar 30 18:26:50 *Molly sits back on her heels. She looks wounded, but tries to cover it* Mar 30 18:27:08 Look at your daughter... look at the hurt you've just caused her... Mar 30 18:27:39 * David does, but it is Molly that pulls up her guard and won't meet his eyes Mar 30 18:28:21 You will conduct yourself as the man you are beneath that anger, beneath that old hatred. Mar 30 18:29:00 * David drinks his blokners quickly Mar 30 18:31:09 It is not something that even those with the strongest of wills can easily ignore. He hated what had happened between them. He cared deeply about her, and about the child that he knew was going to come from it. Mar 30 18:31:13 M: Mar 30 18:32:14 If he cared so deeply, where was he when she needed protecting? Mar 30 18:32:35 Being kept from her Mar 30 18:32:55 *Molly stands up* I can't do this. I'm sorry, liebes herz. Mar 30 18:33:14 * Morgan nods Mar 30 18:33:17 Alright blossom Mar 30 18:33:46 *Molly goes outside, shutting the door gently* Mar 30 18:33:58 * David looks to Morgan Mar 30 18:34:04 Was he in prison. Mar 30 18:34:43 No. You'll have to just take my word for it that he had no choice in it at all. Mar 30 18:35:09 It seems like an excuse to not face the consequences of his actions Mar 30 18:35:51 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 30 18:35:56 No... it is not. Mar 30 18:36:05 [Are you going back to the house?] Mar 30 18:36:20 [No, I just need a minute] Mar 30 18:37:38 He had her against her will and was never seen again, is that what you're saying? Mar 30 18:39:23 No... it was not against her will... the effect that Molly spoke of... the draw of it is impossible to ignore, but it is a desire that pulls at you. Mar 30 18:39:49 But it is not your _choice_, is it? Mar 30 18:40:15 but it was not _his_ either Mar 30 18:41:46 Is this why she lost her mind. Mar 30 18:41:48 ? Mar 30 18:43:01 When this... draw happens with Molly, I can feel it no matter where I am... I suspect that was the case with her, but of course she would not have understood it. Mar 30 18:43:41 She went back to the shoreline every full moon Mar 30 18:43:51 * Morgan nods Mar 30 18:44:24 * David gets up, pouring more blokners Mar 30 18:45:12 If he hadn't been there, she wouldn't have ended up dead, and my Mama wouldn't have ended up being destroyed by my Father. Mar 30 18:45:22 * Morgan nods Mar 30 18:45:33 it was not his _fault_ Mar 30 18:46:07 Tell my why I shouldn't hate him and everything connected to him. Mar 30 18:47:08 Because he was a victim in this as well... and if you hate everything connected to him, you have to hate your children... Molly... Mar 30 18:48:15 * David drinks more blokners Mar 30 18:48:55 It is too dangerous for someone to be running around like that and ruining innocent lives. Mar 30 18:49:38 He isn't... and now we know what it is and roughly when it happens, steps can be taken. Mar 30 18:50:48 And when she gets knocked up by some innocent man who was just being a Good Samaritan like my mother was? Will you be as sanguine then? Mar 30 18:51:35 As I said, steps can be taken Mar 30 18:52:32 They had better be! Mar 30 18:52:45 * Morgan raises his eyebrows Mar 30 18:53:17 Are you threatening me? Mar 30 18:53:38 I am _warning_ you. Mar 30 18:54:39 * Morgan tightens his grip on the glass, causing it to shatter Mar 30 18:55:09 We are about to fall out. I advise against that. I'm trying to _help_ you Mar 30 18:55:51 ((I would say that requires some level of damage roll, right?)) Mar 30 18:55:57 ((probably)) Mar 30 19:06:00 ACTION watches Morgan, particularly his hand as the first drop of blood hits the floor in the middle of the broken glass fragments. There are many, only missing the three shards stuck in the fleshiest parts of Morgan's hand. He says nothing. For a moment it is quiet enough that Morgan's sharp hearing catches the second and third drop find the Mar 30 19:06:00 ground too Mar 30 19:07:07 *The door slowly opens behind Morgan Mar 30 19:07:58 * Morgan watches David closely Mar 30 19:09:40 * David 's gaze moves from Morgan to Molly, who is stood in the doorway. She says quietly "Get this cleaned up, before Mama gets back." Mar 30 19:11:49 Molly, would you look for something to bandage my hand please Mar 30 19:13:10 * David turns away, getting cloths. Molly comes to Morgan Mar 30 19:13:33 Sit, liebling, let me look Mar 30 19:13:41 * David is now known as Molly Mar 30 19:13:47 Just... get it bandaged Mar 30 19:15:06 * Molly frowns "With glass still in it?" Mar 30 19:15:21 No... we'll get that out first Mar 30 19:21:25 *David gives her cloths the gets to work on the floor. Molly gestures for Morgan to hold out his hand* Mar 30 19:21:43 * Morgan does so before looking at David Mar 30 19:21:57 are you trying to protect her? Mar 30 19:22:01 [let me numb it?] Mar 30 19:22:11 D: Who? Mar 30 19:22:21 * Morgan nods at Molly Mar 30 19:22:25 [No] Mar 30 19:22:49 D: And everyone else. Mar 30 19:23:41 Thats what I do... and have been doing... Mar 30 19:24:05 * Molly is frowning, but she pulls out the glass shards with her fingers. It is very painful Mar 30 19:24:44 * Morgan winces, the pain obvious on his features Mar 30 19:25:17 [let. me. numb. it.] Mar 30 19:26:50 You don't get to give me warnings, David. Ask, encourage, state your wishes, but you do not warn or threaten me. Mar 30 19:27:22 *he nods curtly, picking up the pieces* Mar 30 19:27:51 Sit down. As soon as my hand is bandaged, we will work together on this. Mar 30 19:28:34 *David does so. He is watching the two of them seriously* Mar 30 19:28:51 [No] Mar 30 19:28:59 * Molly bandages his hand up, looking very neutral Mar 30 19:31:04 You want to protect your daughter, and everyone else... I understand that... the best way you can do that is by working to accept what I tell you. I know it is a wrenching change... I know because I watched it happen to Molly when we found out. She only had the support of those who were just as surprised. You have the support of us. Mar 30 19:32:22 * Molly ties off, then takes a seat, perching at the edge of the chair with her ankles crossed, wiping his blood off with a spare cloth Mar 30 19:32:28 * Molly is now known as David Mar 30 19:32:44 [thank you] Mar 30 19:33:19 It is a disgusting situation. I want nothing to do with that man you say got me upon my mother. Mar 30 19:33:45 You don't have to... he died, broken with guilt Mar 30 19:33:57 And I am glad of it. Mar 30 19:34:23 We'lll see if that sentiment holds.... it means you have more family you are not aware of Mar 30 19:34:47 *Molly folds the cloth, laying it on the arm of the chair before interlocking her fingers in her lap, staying very quiet* Mar 30 19:35:13 More magic users, are they? Mar 30 19:35:31 No, and being Eisen they would not welcome it Mar 30 19:35:55 Good. Mar 30 19:36:20 * Morgan smiles faintly Mar 30 19:37:05 And what of my children, have they also got this? Mar 30 19:37:22 Just the one as far as we can tell. Mar 30 19:37:48 And my grandchildren? Mar 30 19:38:04 Not as far as we know Mar 30 19:38:33 Good. Mar 30 19:38:50 * Morgan narrows his eyes Mar 30 19:39:08 because it is just so disgusting... being able to heal peoples hurt... Mar 30 19:39:51 Because no child should be conceived because of some magical accident Mar 30 19:40:26 * Morgan sighs Mar 30 19:40:39 alright. You are not going to take anything more I say. Mar 30 19:42:07 *Molly speaks quietly* Maybe we should go for now Mar 30 19:42:52 * Morgan nods Mar 30 19:42:58 no point staying where we are not welcome Mar 30 19:44:31 I want some time to deal with this information Mar 30 19:45:23 * Morgan shrugs, standing up Mar 30 19:45:26 do as you will Mar 30 19:47:12 *Molly stands up* You do that. As soon as you aren't angry at the whole world, you will start to regret how you've behaved. I've been this upset and angry about it, trust me. *she goes to the door, opening it so Morgan doesn't have to use his hand* Mar 30 19:47:51 * David doesn't interrupt them leaving Mar 30 19:48:01 * Morgan heads out Mar 30 19:48:19 * David is now known as Molly Mar 30 19:49:10 * Molly gets both horses out, leading them with one on each side ((how does Xantha behave?)) Mar 30 19:50:02 ((fine)) Mar 30 19:50:49 * Molly walks them both through the clearing and up the slope Mar 30 19:52:02 Do you wish to ride, or shall I lead Xantha whilst you walk? Mar 30 19:52:25 No, I'll ride Mar 30 19:53:01 * Molly steadies Xantha so he can mount up before mounting up herself Mar 30 19:53:21 Are you alright? Mar 30 19:53:32 I am very cross. Mar 30 19:54:29 I'm sorry Mar 30 19:57:23 * Molly has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Mar 30 20:38:11 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 30 20:38:21 [20:29:35] Molly: I understand why you would not let me, but I do not like it. Mar 30 20:38:42 Why wouldn't I? Mar 30 20:39:34 Because he is already upset about magic, you did not want to upset or offend him in his home, and you did not want me becoming the focus of his ire Mar 30 20:40:06 close... but not quite Mar 30 20:40:15 Then why? Mar 30 20:40:50 He angered me. He needed to see there are consequences to actions Mar 30 20:41:38 So you made yourself an object lesson and then prevented me from protecting and helping you. Mar 30 20:42:43 * Morgan shrugs Mar 30 20:45:45 I brought some of the pain on myself to avoid him feeling it Mar 30 20:46:29 * MollyK nods briefly Mar 30 20:46:40 And you will let me fix it now. Mar 30 20:46:46 is that a command? Mar 30 20:46:56 Does it need to be? Mar 30 20:47:15 I'm just wondering if you would... Mar 30 20:47:37 Command you? In some circumstances, yes, I think I would. Mar 30 20:47:57 in this one? Mar 30 20:48:50 There is absolutely no good reason to stop me, and I believe you are a wise enough man to know that. Mar 30 20:49:04 Thats not what I asked Mar 30 20:50:38 If I could not appeal to your better nature, then yes. I could have healed you despite you telling me no. I respected your command. It would be cruel to expect me to allow that bloodshed and pain to continue when it is no longer necessary. Mar 30 20:50:57 * Morgan nods, holding out his hand Mar 30 20:51:11 Good... because it hurts like hell and has served its purpose Mar 30 20:51:37 * MollyK takes it, concentrating. His neck prickles and his hand feels much better now Mar 30 20:52:09 I should not need to command you when you know I am right Mar 30 20:52:38 * Morgan shrugs Mar 30 20:52:41 you didn't need to Mar 30 20:52:48 * MollyK nods Mar 30 20:53:08 I do not find pleasure in giving commands... Mar 30 20:53:44 * Morgan watches her for a moment before nodding Mar 30 20:53:57 * MollyK watches him back Mar 30 20:54:12 A guilder for them... Mar 30 20:54:28 I was considering contradicting you... but it is not the right time Mar 30 20:54:49 Later? Mar 30 20:55:06 if I remember Mar 30 20:55:22 Better to tell me now then Mar 30 20:55:39 * MollyK smiles a little despite her mood Mar 30 20:55:46 Just that you have no trouble giving commands in certain situations Mar 30 20:56:33 Oh, like when I took the ship onto the little island where we found the treasure Mar 30 20:57:26 sure, sure... Mar 30 20:57:43 That was not what you meant? Mar 30 20:57:49 No Mar 30 20:57:56 * MollyK is smiling more Mar 30 20:58:08 What situations then? Mar 30 20:59:10 I was thinking in bed Mar 30 21:00:07 No, I think I'd rather you tell me here on horseback *she smirks* Mar 30 21:00:21 * Morgan snorts Mar 30 21:01:20 Well, liebes herz? Mar 30 21:01:55 Don't play coy with me duchess, you know what I mean Mar 30 21:02:28 I will play with you however it best pleases me, your Excellency Mar 30 21:03:36 * Morgan huffs, patting Xanthas neck Mar 30 21:03:40 * MollyK keeps her eyes on the route, but he can still see the sparkle in them Mar 30 21:05:04 Wherever, too, it seems Mar 30 21:05:36 evidently Mar 30 21:05:59 * MollyK nods Mar 30 21:07:38 * MollyK lapses back into silence as they continue back towards Die Dauerhaftigkeit Mar 30 21:09:29 Will you need to see your Father again? Mar 30 21:09:45 probably best update him Mar 30 21:09:52 * MollyK nods Mar 30 21:10:34 Heinzharold and Inga are seeing his family. Edward was taking Varick for a ride Mar 30 21:11:20 mmmhmmmm Mar 30 21:13:03 I could see your Mother if you will be busy? Mar 30 21:14:11 I don't intend to be for very long... I need to speak with mother as well, though... we could do with knowing if father has told her about Florrie Mar 30 21:14:59 * MollyK nods Mar 30 21:15:07 Shall we do it together? Mar 30 21:15:18 * Morgan nods Mar 30 21:15:20 I'd like that Mar 30 21:16:25 * MollyK nods. She gets the horse handed over before very casually offering Xantha a sugar lump as if she isn't interested Mar 30 21:21:35 oh someones been paying attention Mar 30 21:22:19 * MollyK smiles. She still keeps her hand there and steady Mar 30 21:22:39 Oh? Paying attention in the stables? Mar 30 21:26:21 No... to how I get animals to trust me Mar 30 21:26:56 * MollyK nods, still waiting for Xantha's reaction Mar 30 21:28:03 I am a aficionado of you. Mar 30 21:28:30 * Morgan nods as he watches Xantha eye her suspiciously before taking the sugar Mar 30 21:29:34 * MollyK smiles, removing her hand, and still doesn't give him attention Mar 30 21:37:47 HeinzHarold has tried it in the past Mar 30 21:38:45 It does not work? Mar 30 21:39:01 didn't for him Mar 30 21:39:19 * MollyK heads out of the stable Mar 30 21:39:29 I will keep trying Mar 30 21:39:58 Don't be too upset if he bites you Mar 30 21:40:22 * MollyK gives him a sidelong look of mischief Mar 30 21:40:38 I never have been when his owner does it... Mar 30 21:40:51 * Morgan coughs, blushing Mar 30 21:43:00 * MollyK giggles Mar 30 21:43:19 I will be fine if he bites me. It won't hurt much Mar 30 21:43:36 I wouldn't be so sure of that Mar 30 21:44:53 Xantha's might though Mar 30 21:45:06 * MollyK smirks Mar 30 21:45:15 You're terrible... Mar 30 21:46:01 * MollyK shakes her head, whispering "I am glorious , as you well know." Mar 30 21:46:12 * Morgan nods Mar 30 21:48:13 * Morgan leads Xantha into the stall, taking the saddle off him Mar 30 21:49:06 * MollyK watches them, leaning against the wall Mar 30 21:49:50 I see... so to be undressed by you in the stable I need to stamp on your feet, head butting you, and occasionally bite you Mar 30 21:50:27 If you wish to be left naked and alone, thats up to you... Mar 30 21:51:12 Mmmm that might not be as awful to me as you assume, mon petit chou Mar 30 21:51:37 If you wish to be tethered and left for the grooms to find you, it can be arranged Mar 30 21:53:22 Now now, liebes herz, we all know there would be a great deal of destruction were they to see me undressed Mar 30 21:53:51 * Morgan nods, taking the bandage from his hand Mar 30 21:54:46 Tethered, though... Mar 30 21:54:54 * MollyK smiles, watching him Mar 30 21:55:23 oh really? Mar 30 21:56:00 Mmmhmmmmmm. Shall we find your Mother? *she smirks* Mar 30 21:56:42 No, lets find father first Mar 30 21:57:02 * MollyK nods, waiting for him to leave Mar 30 21:57:37 * Morgan closes the stall, heading outside Mar 30 21:58:30 * MollyK slaps his bottom gently as he passes Mar 30 21:58:48 oh, you're headed for trouble young lady Mar 30 21:59:08 * MollyK feigns innocence Mar 30 21:59:25 I was just checking if you were sore from the riding Mar 30 21:59:33 of course you were... Mar 30 21:59:39 * MollyK nods Mar 30 22:00:27 I like to know you feel good Mar 30 22:01:32 uh huh Mar 30 22:02:20 * MollyK walks along beside him Mar 30 22:02:56 Where shall we go first? Mar 30 22:03:02 * Morgan glances at her Mar 30 22:03:04 fathers study Mar 30 22:03:42 * MollyK nods. There is no one there Mar 30 22:05:32 kitchen... Mar 30 22:05:44 *they pass a water closet on the way where they both wash his blood off their hands* Mar 30 22:06:18 Would he be in the kitchen? That is an unusual place for a nobleman Mar 30 22:07:42 No... but who knows most about a house? Mar 30 22:08:38 Oh generally the housekeeper with a complicated past and an intense infatuation with the master at arms. Mar 30 22:09:05 We don't have a master at arms.. the housekeeper, though... Mar 30 22:10:18 * MollyK nods. They find out from the busy staff that Adalbrecht is in Verity's morning room with her. Mar 30 22:11:10 * Morgan nods, getting coffee while he's there before wandering along the hall Mar 30 22:11:17 We might need to give them more time Mar 30 22:13:16 Oh, alright, my love Mar 30 22:13:52 She will not wish us to see her having cried without time to compose herself again Mar 30 22:14:55 * MollyK nods slowly Mar 30 22:15:14 Is she likely to be very upset about Florrie? Mar 30 22:16:08 I'm not sure. Maybe. *he frowns* Lets go see her... if she isn't ready she will say Mar 30 22:18:05 * MollyK nods, walking beside him along the halls and up the stairs, familiar now with the house that she was so nervous and awed by that day in May when they arrived and she'd clung to his hand as they had walked through Mar 30 22:18:30 You look very comfortable here now Mar 30 22:19:41 * MollyK smiles Mar 30 22:19:48 Does that please you? Mar 30 22:20:25 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:20:27 aye it does Mar 30 22:21:11 * MollyK nods Mar 30 22:21:25 One day, this will be our home Mar 30 22:21:33 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:21:35 aye it will Mar 30 22:21:53 * MollyK smiles a little Mar 30 22:22:15 Maybe you will want to have your childhood bedroom as our master room Mar 30 22:22:46 * Morgan shrugs Mar 30 22:22:51 I have not thought about it Mar 30 22:23:10 Is that where you slept when you came back here a year ago? Mar 30 22:24:06 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:24:43 * MollyK nods too, smiling to herself as they get nearer to Verity's room Mar 30 22:26:32 You had the lock of my hair and the fabric that smelled of me for company there? Mar 30 22:27:09 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:27:10 I did Mar 30 22:27:54 Mmhmm... did you think of me, mon petit chou? Mar 30 22:28:50 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:30:05 * MollyK smiles, making it look like she will say something, then teasingly says "oh look, we're almost here!" Mar 30 22:30:26 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:30:29 aye Mar 30 22:31:20 *They can hear the quiet talk of Adalbrecht, it sounds reassuring and soothing * Mar 30 22:31:51 * Morgan frowns Mar 30 22:33:00 * MollyK looks to Morgan [should we go?] Mar 30 22:33:23 [I don't know] Mar 30 22:34:56 [me either. Does your Father know about the balm?] *Morgan had given it to him and told him what to do with it before Alarice's execution. It had smelled to Adalbrecht of the scent of Verity when she was nursing Morgan at night* Mar 30 22:36:24 [Vaguely] Mar 30 22:36:48 [we could leave it for them?] Mar 30 22:37:05 * Morgan nods, knocking gently on the door Mar 30 22:37:43 *Adalbrecht comes to the door, opening it a little* yes? Mar 30 22:37:53 * Morgan holds out the balm Mar 30 22:37:56 you remember this? Mar 30 22:38:46 *He nods, taking it* Thank you Mar 30 22:41:22 * Morgan nods, looking sympathetically at his father a moment Mar 30 22:41:27 we'll catch up later Mar 30 22:43:06 *Adalbrecht gives Morgan's shoulder a reassuring pat* After lunch Mar 30 22:43:33 * Morgan nods, backing away from the door Mar 30 22:43:49 *Adalbrecht shuts it gently* Mar 30 22:43:56 * MollyK looks at Morgan Mar 30 22:44:08 Are _you_ alright? Mar 30 22:44:18 * Morgan nods, moving along the corridor Mar 30 22:44:22 I hate her being upset Mar 30 22:44:29 * MollyK walks with him Mar 30 22:44:55 It is a shock for her, my love. I am sure your Father knows what he is doing Mar 30 22:45:55 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:45:56 I know Mar 30 22:46:13 * MollyK slips her hand into his Mar 30 22:47:04 I feel like we should look for Claudia. I am not used to no one needing or wanting us Mar 30 22:49:53 She's at her shack... said she'd be making some rats homeless Mar 30 22:50:03 * MollyK smiles Mar 30 22:50:17 Then we are not needed there either Mar 30 22:50:29 I'm afraid not my love Mar 30 22:50:44 * MollyK looks thoughtful Mar 30 22:50:58 Well, I could practice my archery Mar 30 22:51:47 * MollyK watches him sidelong Mar 30 22:52:41 You could Mar 30 22:53:10 Unless _you_ want and need me? Mar 30 22:53:56 I always want and need you Mar 30 22:54:57 * MollyK smiles, blushing Mar 30 22:55:04 You do? Mar 30 22:55:14 * Morgan nods Mar 30 22:56:00 * MollyK smiles, taking his hand as they walk. He realises she is going the wrong way for heading to the north wing Mar 30 22:56:15 That is sweet. You know I feel the same? Mar 30 22:56:19 Where are we headed? Mar 30 22:56:51 That is a surprise... Unless you have somewhere else to be? Mar 30 22:57:02 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 30 22:58:33 * MollyK nods. A few minutes later, it becomes clear she is leading him to his old bedroom Mar 30 22:58:52 why are we going to my old room? Mar 30 22:59:32 That, mon petit chou, depends entirely on you... You still have a key? Mar 30 23:00:39 * Morgan nods Mar 30 23:01:16 * MollyK waits for him to unlock it Mar 30 23:01:44 * Morgan rummages before finding the key and unlocking the door Mar 30 23:06:16 ACTION goes in. She had barely ever been in here before the wedding, and not at all since. She runs her hand over the couch in his study, the place she had slept when she and Varick had turned up at his door when Alarice ran away. He can almost smell again the scent of her warmth and perfume when he had come back to find her asleep on it in just Mar 30 23:06:16 her shift in the dawn light, one side of the neckline slipping off her shoulder. Their flirtation and kissing had come to an uproot end whilst he had still had his hand down the back of her nightdress onto her bare skin and her hand was on his upper thigh nearly at his crotch. She smiles to herself in remembrance Mar 30 23:07:51 * Morgan looks round Mar 30 23:08:09 Do you recall the morning when Alarice went missing? Mar 30 23:08:55 * Morgan nods Mar 30 23:08:57 I do 28:10 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Mar 31 22:30:51 *she smiles, wandering the room and taking a look around* that was a very exciting morning, I have thought of it fondly since. Mar 31 22:31:00 oh? Mar 31 22:31:36 Mmhmm... *she looks at a shelf of mementos* Mar 31 22:31:52 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:33:26 * MollyK picks up a little trophy he had gotten at the Academy ((what is was given for is your call)) Mar 31 22:33:51 It was rather lucky that Varick had interrupted us, given that your Father arrived not ten minutes later! Mar 31 22:34:01 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:34:05 he'd have gone berserk Mar 31 22:34:41 He spends a lot of his time being disappointed in me Mar 31 22:35:55 * MollyK glances is his direction, looking to see how serious or troubled he seems Mar 31 22:37:02 * Morgan is staring at the floor, frowning slightly Mar 31 22:37:23 * MollyK sets the trophy down, coming back towards him Mar 31 22:37:28 And unfairly so Mar 31 22:37:49 * Morgan shrugs Mar 31 22:38:05 I goaded him today... but it comes to him so easily Mar 31 22:38:19 Being disappointed Mar 31 22:38:21 ? Mar 31 22:38:26 * Morgan nods Mar 31 22:38:36 in me Mar 31 22:38:45 * MollyK nods Mar 31 22:41:25 What was your Grandfather Penn like? I know he was very disappointed that your Mother was Avalonian and barely spoke to your Father for a year. Was he generally quite hard to live up to the standards of? *Morgan had been five or six when he died, so his memories are few and far between. If he was strict it was not with Morgan* Mar 31 22:42:11 I was only Varicks age when he died, but he was never harsh with me, or particularly strict Mar 31 22:43:11 Is it possible that he was strict with your Father, and Adalbrecht is in turn too strict with you? Mar 31 22:43:54 being strict and being disappointed are different things Mar 31 22:44:52 Not necessarily. It makes one set standards that are impossible, and that leads to disappointment Mar 31 22:45:07 * Morgan shrugs slightly Mar 31 22:45:30 * MollyK watches him sadly Mar 31 22:46:28 I wish I had the right words for you, but my own relationship with my Father is far from ideal, and I am likely ill-placed to advise how to make these men proud of us Mar 31 22:47:09 I'm sorry, I'm wallowing in self pity when you have actual issues... how are you feeling? Mar 31 22:47:29 Your issues are important too Mar 31 22:49:22 I'm bothered by him being annoyed and disappointed in me when I went out to cause that... you are upset because your father was cruel... there is a difference Mar 31 22:49:48 * MollyK sits on the couch Mar 31 22:50:33 Is it because he is so quick to revert to his old ways of responding to you? Mar 31 22:52:31 blossom... I can deal with my father... and I shall. Mar 31 22:52:40 * MollyK nods Mar 31 22:52:50 I know you can, my love Mar 31 22:55:52 * MollyK fiddles with the fabric of her modified trousers Mar 31 22:56:22 I am angry with my father, but I am trying to give him grace on account of his shock. Mar 31 22:56:33 * Morgan shock Mar 31 22:56:51 I should not have allowed you to come... I'm sorry Mar 31 22:57:18 No. I wanted to be there to support you in going back there Mar 31 22:59:42 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:00:21 * MollyK sighs Mar 31 23:00:36 He will apologise when he realises he went too far Mar 31 23:03:58 He needs to Mar 31 23:04:58 What hurt me most... it was how quickly he jumped to defend a woman who he can have no memory of, because she was a young, vulnerable virgin... Mar 31 23:06:10 * MollyK looks up at him, a pained frown on her brow "where was that defence of the young vulnerable virgin he had known for seventeen years?" Mar 31 23:06:59 * Morgan nods, crouching in front of her, taking her hands Mar 31 23:07:51 * MollyK watches her solemnly Mar 31 23:09:24 Every time I think I have completely put it behind us, he will say something or do something, and all those feelings come back again unbidden Mar 31 23:10:22 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:10:37 I know my love Mar 31 23:11:07 * MollyK shrugs a little Mar 31 23:11:15 Is it that way for you too? Mar 31 23:11:44 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:11:50 Very often, aye Mar 31 23:12:03 * MollyK nods sadly Mar 31 23:12:56 We cannot change our parents, but we can be _better_, _more pleasable_ parents for Varick... Mar 31 23:13:27 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:14:46 I wonder if its worth trying to talk to your father.. After Edward annoyed and upset me at court, I asked him if I could explain it to him... rather than telling him I was angry, I told him _why_ I was angry. Mar 31 23:15:07 I do not want to see him right now Mar 31 23:16:02 I know... I meant at some point Mar 31 23:16:42 * MollyK nods. She loosens his hands, gently putting both to his cheeks as she watches him intently Mar 31 23:16:56 _I_ amp proud of you, always... Mar 31 23:17:13 * Morgan nods, looking at the floor Mar 31 23:17:46 * MollyK moves her hand to tilt his chin up Mar 31 23:19:45 I am proud that you followed your faith, your fundamental sense of right and wrong. I am proud that you survived, despite your efforts. And I am so very, very proud of how you have made progress with yourself and with Edward. I am proud of the man you were, and are, and will be. Mar 31 23:20:10 * Morgan nods, blinking rapidly Mar 31 23:22:07 * MollyK strokes his cheek with her thumb, speaking softly and heartfeltedly and she moves to gently kiss him "I am proud of you. Endlessly." Mar 31 23:22:55 * Morgan nods, whispering Mar 31 23:22:57 thank you Mar 31 23:23:26 * MollyK nods, bringing her forehead to his, eyes closed Mar 31 23:23:32 My pleasure Mar 31 23:27:25 * Morgan is quiet for a good few minutes Mar 31 23:27:54 I wonder how mother is doing Mar 31 23:28:20 * MollyK doesn't make him talk in that time, only moving away slightly when he speaks Mar 31 23:28:39 We could find out after lunch, as your Father said? Mar 31 23:30:09 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:30:17 I hate her hurting Mar 31 23:30:31 You didn't Mar 31 23:32:07 I brough the news, but no... but the fact she is hurting at all... Mar 31 23:32:21 That is not down to you Mar 31 23:33:24 * Morgan nods Mar 31 23:34:23 She will be alright, my love. Your Mother is a very strong woman. Mar 31 23:34:59 I know Mar 31 23:35:35 * MollyK looks around Mar 31 23:36:11 I don't suppose you were a wayward enough adolescent to have a bottle of whiskey hidden somewhere in here? Mar 31 23:36:50 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 31 23:36:58 I'm afraid not *he offers his flask* Mar 31 23:37:33 * MollyK smiles, taking it and drinking a mouthful before handing it to him with a smile Mar 31 23:38:43 These rooms have not seen many misdeeds then, aside from that morning we mentioned and then the night whilst everyone was a way when we took our explorations further? Mar 31 23:41:45 * Morgan shakes his head Mar 31 23:41:46 no Mar 31 23:42:37 * MollyK smiles, waiting to see if he drinks the whiskey Mar 31 23:43:47 * Morgan caps it, putting it away Mar 31 23:44:41 * MollyK watches him Mar 31 23:45:26 Perhaps you could show me some of your trinkets and things whilst we are here with no one needing us? Mar 31 23:47:26 * Morgan nods slowly, getting up and going to a drawer Mar 31 23:49:29 * MollyK kicks off her shoes, getting comfortable on a couch Mar 31 23:52:47 Unless there was a different way you hoped to spend our time... Mar 31 23:53:33 * Morgan shakes his head, handing her a box about the size of a piece of paper Mar 31 23:54:58 * MollyK opens it carefully Mar 31 23:56:17 *inside it has several small patches of triangular fabric, each with a slightly different design, each next to a small length of coloured rope piping, the sort worn on his uniform* Mar 31 23:56:57 * MollyK looks intrigued but doesn't touch Mar 31 23:57:07 What are they, my love? Mar 31 23:57:12 You don't know? Mar 31 23:57:23 * MollyK shakes her head Mar 31 23:57:38 * Morgan nods, gently touching the first and most plain piece of fabric Mar 31 23:57:52 * MollyK watches her hands Mar 31 23:59:10 Ensign... *he moves to the next* Sub-Lieutenant *next* Lieutenant Junior *Next* Lieutenant Senior *next* and my last one... Lieutenant commander. Mar 31 23:59:21 above that is Commander, then captain Apr 01 00:00:03 Wow, liebes herz! I did not know you had had to go so far Apr 01 00:00:12 * MollyK smiles proudly Apr 01 00:00:59 The perks of being commissioned rather than enlisted... Its unheard of for an enlisted man to reach these ranks Apr 01 00:01:22 * MollyK nods, smiling more Apr 01 00:01:37 You are wonderful! Apr 01 00:01:45 * Morgan runs his fingers along the rope Apr 01 00:01:51 been a long time since I looked at these Apr 01 00:02:00 How long? Apr 01 00:02:26 Nearly four years. I put them away before I married Dietlinde Apr 01 00:02:33 Why? Apr 01 00:03:06 Then they were just objects... then I wasn't welcome here... then I wasn't in Eisen. Apr 01 00:03:37 I would like it if you would consider displaying them Apr 01 00:03:50 Why? Apr 01 00:05:21 Because they mean something. You stood for something important, and I want Varick and our sons and daughters to know that part of the reason Eisen men and women are not longer persecuted for being Objectionist is because of you, and the men who served beside you. Apr 01 00:05:39 * Morgan nods slowly Apr 01 00:05:54 I'll consider it. I have a small trophy you'd perhaps like to see? Apr 01 00:07:01 I would love to see absolutely everything that you have saved, that has had value enough to you to keep. There is an intimacy to this that goes far deeper than even a roll on your sheets would Apr 01 00:07:54 * Morgan nods, closing the box and putting it back in the drawer before handing her a very small plaque of three arrows in a target Apr 01 00:08:11 * MollyK looks very intrigued Apr 01 00:08:20 What was this for? Apr 01 00:09:00 * Morgan points at a small inscription where "Master Archer" has been scratched out and "Throws things well" has been etched underneath it Apr 01 00:09:16 * MollyK giggles, kissing his cheek Apr 01 00:09:26 Ah liebling, how you delight me! Apr 01 00:11:04 My academy class had something of a sense of humour... there became something of a tradition of shouting at me not to throw the damn bow at the target... and that moved on to every time we practiced... swords, rifles... though I did break a target by throwing a pistol at it Apr 01 00:11:20 * MollyK laughs Apr 01 00:11:53 It is nice that your... quirk was not something that was too challenging overall Apr 01 00:12:42 I got my fair share of trouble for it... I was clearly just being lazy, or bone idle, otherwise I'd be able to do it... Apr 01 00:13:23 Imagine their faces had you made the two shots you made in Atemlos that cost your Father twenty guilders! Apr 01 00:13:37 I think I was more surprised than they were Apr 01 00:13:51 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 00:14:13 It is very sweet that you have some happy memories of your time at the Academy Apr 01 00:15:12 * Morgan nods Apr 01 00:16:37 It seems so young to be away from home Apr 01 00:16:44 * Morgan nods Apr 01 00:16:46 it was Apr 01 00:17:13 I know Edward liked it, but I imagine you were such different children... Apr 01 00:17:29 considerably Apr 01 00:17:52 * MollyK looks at him solemnly Apr 01 00:18:06 We need not send any of ours, if that is your wish Apr 01 00:20:04 I would not withhold it if they wished... Edward thrived there Apr 01 00:20:12 * MollyK nods Apr 01 00:22:22 What was the shiny little trophy on that shelf for? *she points to the one she had picked up* Apr 01 00:23:25 * Morgan glances at it Apr 01 00:23:52 probably rifle work Apr 01 00:25:27 *He notices on the shelf a little envelope. He can't recall what it is in it, but he knows it is up there tucked mostly behind an old clock he had taken apart with his uncle Hans the summer he met Heinzharold to keep it concealed* Apr 01 00:26:56 You were good at that... I remember you saying that one day you were stood on the edge of the Schwarzenwald aiming at a stag and you realised it was time to go and out your skills to use in the War Apr 01 00:27:28 * Morgan nods, standing up and fetching the envelope Apr 01 00:27:57 *Its doesn't feel like paper inside* Apr 01 00:28:19 * Morgan frowns turning it over a couple of times before gently opening it Apr 01 00:33:33 *What is inside is a piece of inch wide ribbon, about four inches long. The envelope itself smells of lily of the valleys, and he can remember. He'd snuck out within hours of arriving to Sudlachenburg on Prophets Mass eve, and having walked briskly down to the village had climbed onto a wall in their garden and tapped gently on Dietlinde's window, Apr 01 00:33:33 something he had done before at their arrangement before he had gone back to the fight. She'd been pleased to see him, and had given it to him, his prophets mass present. A call from Sascha that it was too cold for the window to be open had drawn her back inside, but with a promise to be ready to go for a walk on Boxing Day morning* Apr 01 00:35:00 * Morgan speaks softly, running his thumb across it Apr 01 00:35:03 oh... Apr 01 00:35:24 * MollyK watches him, her time matching his Apr 01 00:37:58 What is it, my love? *The piece of ribbon, which he doesn't even have to see to know what it looks like, has "M & D" followed by a little red heart embroidered in navy on the lilac ribbon. It had certainly left him wondering all the walk home, and all through prophets mass day just how significant that symbol was intended to be* Apr 01 00:38:06 Tone* Apr 01 00:40:02 It was a gift from Dietlinde, Prophets Mass eve...when I came back from the war, I'd sneaked off to see her in the evening... she gave me this and promised to meet me boxing day for a walk Apr 01 00:40:17 * MollyK smiles gently Apr 01 00:40:26 It is lovely that you still have it Apr 01 00:41:12 You are not... bothered by it? Apr 01 00:41:27 * MollyK shakes her head Apr 01 00:41:50 Why should I be? Apr 01 00:42:49 I didn't know if you would be threatened perhaps Apr 01 00:45:10 No, liebling. I do not think so, at least. I know you will always love her and miss her and wish you could see her again, but I also know you fell in love with me even when then you felt those things. It does not change the fact that you love me and want to be with me Apr 01 00:45:30 * Morgan nods Apr 01 00:46:01 * Morgan sighs slightly, rubbing his thumb over the embroidering Apr 01 00:46:09 did Edward really say I was magnificent? Apr 01 00:46:29 * MollyK blinks at the abrupt change of subject Apr 01 00:46:52 Uhhh... yes, he did Apr 01 00:47:45 * Morgan nods slightly, putting the ribbon back in the envelope Apr 01 00:48:05 You do not have to do that on my account. Apr 01 00:48:40 I don't want to risk losing it before I know what I want to do with it Apr 01 00:49:00 * MollyK nods Apr 01 00:49:10 Alright, my love Apr 01 00:50:21 * MollyK sits quietly, watching him Apr 01 00:51:17 * Morgan gets up, moving to the drawers again, putting the envelope back where it came from Apr 01 00:52:09 * MollyK again stays quiet, watching his body language closely to try to gauge his mood Apr 01 00:53:21 * Morgan sighs after a moment Apr 01 00:53:25 I was not expecting that Apr 01 00:54:07 * MollyK gets up, coming to put her hand gently on the small of his back "It is alright to be upset, my love" Apr 01 00:54:28 * Morgan nods Apr 01 00:55:31 * MollyK moves around a little in front of him. She speaks softly "do you wish me to go so you can be alone a while?" Apr 01 00:56:08 you would not be upset by that? Apr 01 00:56:34 * MollyK shakes her head, gently rubbing his back a moment Apr 01 00:57:04 If I would better serve you by giving you space than by being closer, that is what I will do Apr 01 00:57:26 I won't need long... just a few minutes to just... _be_. Does that make sense? Apr 01 00:58:51 * MollyK nods, squeezing gently a moment before letting go. She picks up her shoes on the way before briefly inclining her head as she gets to the door "I'll come back in a little while" Apr 01 00:59:18 * Morgan nods Apr 01 01:00:45 * MollyK goes out, shutting the door very quietly behind her with a little click, leaving him alone in a room he's had so many years but no longer has need of. Apr 01 01:07:56 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 01 09:18:34 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 01 09:25:18 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 01 11:11:41 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 01 11:25:12 **Molly isn't back five minutes later, nor ten. It's only after fifteen minutes he hears [should I come back, or stay away?] Apr 01 11:25:38 [come back please] Apr 01 11:26:56 *The door clicks open before there is a slight rattle as she brings in a tea tray and gently kicks the door shut* Apr 01 11:28:32 I thought you might like some tea Apr 01 11:28:43 thank you blossom Apr 01 11:29:10 * MollyK sits on the couch and pours them each a cup Apr 01 11:30:13 I think I should like to go to Innesbruck in a few days. Monday, perhaps Apr 01 11:30:33 * Morgan frowns Apr 01 11:30:37 why? Apr 01 11:31:37 Because I want to see how things are there, and to see whether it is still going well with the reduced rents or if it needs reassessing Apr 01 11:31:59 * MollyK stirs a spoon of sugar into her tea cup Apr 01 11:32:24 * Morgan nods Apr 01 11:32:32 That makes sense Apr 01 11:33:10 Also, Varick can be introduced to Jacques and Rickon, and that will be good for him Apr 01 11:33:26 * Morgan nods Apr 01 11:33:33 * MollyK picks up the cup Apr 01 11:35:38 And I need some more pairs of mirrors, and I wish to speak to Walder about putting some money into an account to use for Jacques' future for all that he is done for us. I also want to see how my cherry trees are doing ready for the endeavour with Faulk for the cherry brandy Apr 01 11:36:55 * Morgan nods Apr 01 11:36:57 alright blossom Apr 01 11:37:23 It will be closer for when Mina arrives in Koln also Apr 01 11:37:30 * Morgan nods Apr 01 11:38:55 I am not sure whether Inga and Heinzharold will be ready by then, but I can go on ahead with Varick if needs be. Apr 01 11:39:14 You wish to leave me behind? Apr 01 11:39:59 No, but nor will I make you come on if you have things here to do, or want to be here longer Apr 01 11:41:10 We'll see how things stand... Apr 01 11:42:17 * MollyK nods, sipping her tea Apr 01 11:43:44 Edward might take us, I would imagine once Memorial Day is over he will be keen to see Mina as soon as he can Apr 01 11:44:48 * Morgan nods Apr 01 11:45:02 I was giving thought to your suggestion about taking them hunting... Apr 01 11:45:09 Oh? Apr 01 11:45:19 I think its a good idea, just... finding time Apr 01 11:45:30 * MollyK nods Apr 01 11:46:05 Perhaps Sunday , when emotions have settled? Apr 01 11:46:20 * Morgan nods Apr 01 11:46:29 * Morgan holds out a bloodied thumb Apr 01 11:46:36 any chance you could deal with that? Apr 01 11:46:44 * MollyK frowns Apr 01 11:46:58 Of course. Sit. Apr 01 11:47:08 * Morgan nods, sitting down Apr 01 11:47:20 Its not bad... just inconvenient. Apr 01 11:47:24 * MollyK examines it Apr 01 11:47:30 What happened? Apr 01 11:47:55 I picked up something sharp, forgetting it was so Apr 01 11:48:31 * MollyK nods, concentrating. It is quickly fixed Apr 01 11:48:43 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 01 11:48:45 thank you Apr 01 11:49:00 * MollyK nods again, sipping her tea Apr 01 11:49:15 You could go this afternoon, I suppose Apr 01 11:49:57 * Morgan shakes his head, holding out a small flat disc shaped piece of steel with angled burrs on it Apr 01 11:50:07 I think they'll still be too... het up Apr 01 11:50:22 * MollyK nods, looking at it Apr 01 11:50:57 At some time soon, I wish to take a bow out hunting Apr 01 11:51:23 We'll take Edward, so we can have some amusement at his frowning at it Apr 01 11:51:55 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 11:52:12 At least Dekker approved of my skill Apr 01 11:53:08 Its strange... Edward approves of your ability but doesn't think others should see it. *he glances at her* I think Dekker and I have a bit in common Apr 01 11:53:21 Oh? Apr 01 11:53:36 * MollyK tilts her head as she looks at the object Apr 01 11:53:58 His encouragement of you, and his views align fairly well with mine... interesting that Edward pushes back against me so much but not him Apr 01 11:54:21 Edward is a very complicated man Apr 01 11:54:31 * Morgan nods Apr 01 11:54:48 Dekker said that his sons would happily get themselves into trouble if it meant proving they are different from one another Apr 01 11:55:04 * MollyK nods, smiling a little Apr 01 11:55:20 I can see how that could happen Apr 01 11:56:35 I wonder how much of Edwards views are him carving out a life that is his own and nothing like me Apr 01 12:01:41 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 01 12:04:58 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 01 12:05:04 [11:55:40] MollyK: It is tough to know. Though given you both liked Mina, I would say that is genuine Apr 01 12:05:04 I wonder how much of Edwards views are him carving out a life that is his own and nothing like me Apr 01 12:05:13 * Morgan nods Apr 01 12:05:25 I don't think any of it isn't genuine as such Apr 01 12:05:43 But he may not realise it too? Apr 01 12:05:52 * Morgan nods Apr 01 12:06:12 * MollyK nods Apr 01 12:06:19 Perhaps so Apr 01 12:07:16 And you? Do you think any of your rebelliousness is driven by a desire not to be like Edward, or your Father? Apr 01 12:07:53 I dont _think_ so Apr 01 12:08:11 But you would not necessarily know if it was... Apr 01 12:08:37 no... Apr 01 12:08:43 * MollyK nods Apr 01 12:09:08 You are certainly doing more of what they would now Apr 01 12:09:16 * MollyK sips her tea Apr 01 12:09:19 oh? Apr 01 12:10:30 Marrying me rather than my just being your mistress, expanding your lands. Court, and wearing breeches. Apr 01 12:11:39 I think the first was just the realisation that I actually wanted that... the rest... well, you might be right Apr 01 12:12:43 * MollyK shrugs, smiling slightly Apr 01 12:14:04 Don't worry, my love, I will keep you on a path of breaking the rules *her tone doesn't come out as playful or teasing as she intends, sounding more wry* Apr 01 12:14:26 * Morgan frowns Apr 01 12:14:28 that troubles you Apr 01 12:14:44 * MollyK sighs Apr 01 12:15:14 I don't know. My head and heart are heavy right now, and I wish they were not Apr 01 12:16:00 * Morgan puts the piece of steel aside, taking her hands Apr 01 12:16:04 talk to me my love Apr 01 12:17:03 I am tired of thinking about it Apr 01 12:18:02 * Morgan frowns, withdrawing his hands and nodding Apr 01 12:18:03 alright Apr 01 12:18:38 * MollyK takes his hands back Apr 01 12:18:50 Don't go. Apr 01 12:19:59 It seemed you did not wish to talk about it Apr 01 12:20:29 I don't, but I would have you close Apr 01 12:21:39 * Morgan nods, sighing Apr 01 12:21:40 alright Apr 01 12:22:25 Why don't you show me your thing? Apr 01 12:23:52 * Morgan shrugs, handing it to her carefully Apr 01 12:24:41 *despite his efforts, she still manages to cut herself with a wince* Apr 01 12:24:53 That is sharp Apr 01 12:25:31 * Morgan wiggles his thumb Apr 01 12:25:33 I know Apr 01 12:26:10 * MollyK takes it more carefully with her left hand, sucking her right index finger Apr 01 12:28:23 * MollyK smiles slightly, then brings her attention to the metal Apr 01 12:28:37 What, precisely, is it? Apr 01 12:29:49 When it was realised how _useless_ I am with a bow, but aren't bad with throwing things... one of my classmates had the academy blacksmith make three of these... Apr 01 12:30:11 * MollyK looks at the edge Apr 01 12:30:25 It could do a great deal of harm Apr 01 12:30:33 * Morgan nods Apr 01 12:30:56 Takes a bit of finesse to throw it, both accurately and without slicing your finger off Apr 01 12:31:04 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 12:31:18 Awful to retrieve on the battlefield though Apr 01 12:32:10 Impossible. Hence why I only have one... first time I used them in the academy they forbade me using them again. It was unseemly. Apr 01 12:33:14 * MollyK rolls her eyes Apr 01 12:33:19 How silly Apr 01 12:33:41 * Morgan shrugs Apr 01 12:33:49 We are gentlemen, not barbarians... Apr 01 12:35:02 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 12:35:49 The Eisen barbarians were a very feared force, especially by the Gentleman of Vodacce Apr 01 12:36:35 rightly so Apr 01 12:37:59 * MollyK nods, smiling Apr 01 12:38:13 All long hair and rough ways Apr 01 12:41:15 * Morgan nods Apr 01 12:41:22 not much changes... Apr 01 12:41:35 * MollyK nods Apr 01 12:42:04 Preferable to the pampered Vodacce anyway Apr 01 12:42:18 * Morgan nods Apr 01 12:43:14 * MollyK looks again at the weapon Apr 01 12:43:24 Heinzharold could make you more Apr 01 12:44:44 * Morgan nods Apr 01 12:44:46 probably Apr 01 12:45:03 Hopefully you never need them again Apr 01 12:45:59 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 01 12:46:06 That is... unlikely... Apr 01 12:46:35 * MollyK hands it back carefully, then looks at the still bleeding finger Apr 01 12:46:40 Sadly yes Apr 01 12:49:25 * Morgan nods, putting it away Apr 01 12:50:55 * MollyK sucks the finger again Apr 01 12:51:21 I wasn't really expecting we would come in here and end up bleeding, my love Apr 01 12:53:32 No? Apr 01 12:53:53 * MollyK shakes her head Apr 01 12:53:59 Not at all Apr 01 12:55:09 how so? Apr 01 12:55:18 well, I suppose that isn't expected anywhere Apr 01 12:56:00 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 12:56:51 I thought we would perhaps reminisce about our stolen moments whilst we endured the torturous wait to be wed... Apr 01 12:57:47 I rather ruined that Apr 01 12:58:05 It is just a cut, my love Apr 01 12:58:51 * Morgan shrugs Apr 01 12:59:35 * MollyK pats the seat beside her after healing her finger Apr 01 12:59:45 * Morgan sits down Apr 01 13:00:02 You were distracted by your feelings about you Father, I understand that Apr 01 13:00:06 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:01:46 It doesn't matter. We have spent time together, and you have shared stories of growing up, I like to get to know you more Apr 01 13:03:21 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:04:56 * MollyK moves to lean her side to him, making contact Apr 01 13:05:34 You had so much space in here... I only had my own room because I was the only girl left Apr 01 13:08:41 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:09:38 My brothers hated that. They were both desperate for their own rooms Apr 01 13:10:38 I can imagine Apr 01 13:10:53 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 13:11:43 Lucky you and Edward did not have to share? Though I suppose you were at the Academy at the ages my brothers most complained Apr 01 13:12:10 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:12:15 we still shared, just not with eachother Apr 01 13:12:30 * MollyK nods, smiling to herself Apr 01 13:16:22 I wonder what my childhood might have been like growing up in Insel instead Apr 01 13:17:48 * Morgan shrugs Apr 01 13:18:14 I suspect you'd have become an opera singer secretly working for a shadowy organisation... Apr 01 13:18:28 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 13:18:45 And taken your virginity on a chaise? Apr 01 13:18:50 Possibly Apr 01 13:18:59 * MollyK shrugs Apr 01 13:19:30 Perhaps Ilena and I would have shared a room, we are close enough in age... Apr 01 13:19:55 * MollyK tilts her head a moment before picking her cup back up Apr 01 13:20:30 what? Apr 01 13:21:27 I was thinking about a spouse for Ilena Apr 01 13:21:52 Someone comes to mind? Apr 01 13:23:01 * MollyK nods, biting her lip Apr 01 13:23:07 Indeed he does Apr 01 13:23:55 * Morgan frowns Apr 01 13:23:56 who? Apr 01 13:24:14 * MollyK sips her tea, watching him over the rim Apr 01 13:24:28 The real Kurt Cristoban Apr 01 13:26:05 Oh... thats not bad Apr 01 13:27:51 He is a good match for a Freiarr's daughter or cousin, he has a Grafdom in Posen, good connections, and I have always found him a sweet, kind young man Apr 01 13:28:27 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:28:37 and his Grafdom is being mended... Apr 01 13:28:43 * MollyK nods Apr 01 13:29:39 She comes from quite a practical line of good landowners. She is pretty and sweet. They would make a pleasing pairing Apr 01 13:29:50 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:31:00 It will bring her family some ease to know she is well-settled Apr 01 13:31:34 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:31:39 that is my primary concern Apr 01 13:32:00 Assuming, of course, that there is an attraction and affection between them Apr 01 13:33:28 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:33:30 indeed Apr 01 13:33:39 * MollyK glances at him with a hint of mischief Apr 01 13:34:02 She is very lovely, and he is tall. That should be enough to ensure the first Apr 01 13:34:43 * Morgan laughs Apr 01 13:34:47 aye Apr 01 13:35:48 That does seem to be how it works Apr 01 13:36:05 * Morgan tilts his head Apr 01 13:36:09 I suppose it does Apr 01 13:37:39 I would notice a man's height long before anything else Apr 01 13:37:56 oh? Apr 01 13:38:06 * MollyK nods, smiling Apr 01 13:38:08 Mmmhmm Apr 01 13:38:56 peculiar Apr 01 13:39:34 For you to think so I can only conclude you have rarely spoken to women about what attracts them to men Apr 01 13:39:54 * MollyK sips her tea Apr 01 13:40:04 A fair point Apr 01 13:40:32 * MollyK watches him with amusement Apr 01 13:41:24 And naturally the first think a man notices are her brea-... thtaking eyes! *she smirks* Apr 01 13:41:30 Thing* Apr 01 13:41:45 quite Apr 01 13:42:06 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 13:42:56 Edward has told me that before Apr 01 13:43:39 that doesn't surprise me Apr 01 13:43:49 * MollyK nods Apr 01 13:43:59 Mina does have lovely eyes Apr 01 13:44:29 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:44:31 aye Apr 01 13:45:05 Maybe I might like mine that soft warm brown of hers? Apr 01 13:45:22 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 01 13:45:29 No more than I would like mine like that Apr 01 13:45:41 Yours are perfect Apr 01 13:46:54 I know Apr 01 13:47:14 * MollyK giggles Apr 01 13:47:20 I am glad you do Apr 01 13:48:23 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:49:13 You must have sketched Mina a time or two? Apr 01 13:51:56 * Morgan nods Apr 01 13:52:32 Do you have any of your old sketchbooks here? Apr 01 13:52:59 * Morgan nods, going to the drawers again Apr 01 13:53:30 Did you have a drawing tutor as a child? Apr 01 13:55:23 * Morgan smiles, handing over a book Apr 01 13:55:56 No... there's one or two of Dietlinde and Jana in the back of that one, but the rest... people I've known, the odd landscape... Apr 01 13:56:12 * MollyK nods Apr 01 13:56:30 Nothing like the ones you have done of me? Apr 01 13:57:10 No Apr 01 13:58:07 * MollyK finishes what's in the cup before kicking off her shoes and getting comfortable. Whatever is weighing on her, he seems to have provided enough diversions to make her more relaxed Apr 01 13:58:34 I mean, I don't disapprove, or anything like that, I just would not want to be surprised by it Apr 01 13:59:04 I had a couple of her like that... at the cottage... Apr 01 14:00:40 * MollyK nods, opening the book at the beginning Apr 01 14:01:28 Alright. This one is nice, fitting for it to start with Die Dauerhaftigkeit Apr 01 14:01:53 * Morgan nods Apr 01 14:01:59 naturally Apr 01 14:02:23 * MollyK spends far longer interested in his sketches than he h Apr 01 14:03:52 Likely imagined she would be, wanting to know everything about the people and places ((if there is any specifically in the earlier part of the book that he would point out, feel free!)) Apr 01 14:04:23 ((nope)) Apr 01 14:05:30 * MollyK laughs as she gets to the first one of Heinzharold, couple of months after they met. He's ten, and holding a blacksmiths hammer that is far too heavy for him Apr 01 14:05:50 Oh gosh he was absolutely adorable! Apr 01 14:06:06 I suppose so Apr 01 14:06:16 /me nods Apr 01 14:06:28 You have to show Inga this one, my love Apr 01 14:06:51 * Morgan nods Apr 01 14:08:27 *On the next page is Heinzharold senior, who seems to have been working at sharpening a sword in the yard, sat on a tree stump. This one was drawn just before Morgan left for the Academy, the final day Morgan spent proper time with him, rather than just seeing him in passing Apr 01 14:08:43 Oh wow, this is wonderful, liebling Apr 01 14:09:30 He was a wonderful man Apr 01 14:09:38 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 14:10:02 What did you like about him. *she studies the pencil and charcoal image* Apr 01 14:11:00 He was funny... stern but loving. Apr 01 14:12:26 * MollyK smiles Apr 01 14:12:41 Heinzharold is going to be like him as a Father? Apr 01 14:14:52 I hope so Apr 01 14:15:09 * MollyK nods Apr 01 14:15:18 Has he ever seen this? Apr 01 14:15:31 * Morgan shakes his head Apr 01 14:15:57 You should show him... or at least tell him you have it Apr 01 14:17:31 * Morgan nods Apr 01 14:17:32 alright Apr 01 14:18:11 Do you not think so? Apr 01 14:18:22 * MollyK glances up at him Apr 01 14:18:30 No, I should Apr 01 14:20:21 * MollyK nods. On the next page is a little boy in a grownups frock coat, a tin crown hanging over one eye and a big wooden training sword in his hand. Beside him is the pony Regent. Edward looks bossy, but in a cute sort of way Apr 01 14:20:40 Oh this is just perfect! *she smiles* Apr 01 14:21:34 * Morgan nods Apr 01 14:22:03 Varick will find this hilarious Apr 01 14:23:37 * Morgan nods Apr 01 14:23:43 I reckon so Apr 01 14:26:25 ACTION looks at the next ones. There's one of Verity from around the same time, watching the lake from beneath a parasol that Molly compliments him on, several of the Academy and other ports and places he had been. Then there are ships, and his first ship the Basilisk, where he first served, and a view over a battlefield, the first one he had Apr 01 14:26:25 taken a life on. Then some of his first platoon. She watches him when they get there Apr 01 14:26:32 Do you want to stop? Apr 01 14:27:30 * Morgan takes a breath before shaking his head Apr 01 14:28:00 * MollyK takes his hand, resting the book on her lap Apr 01 14:28:17 And before the last few, if you aren't feeling up to that yet? Apr 01 14:29:48 No, its fine Apr 01 14:32:07 * MollyK nods, still keeping one hand in his. There's lots of places that she has to ask about. The view of Quatre Bras is damaged by spots of rain, unsurprisingly given the deluge. It is where he had met Claudia Apr 01 14:34:17 *There's loose sheets tucked in here of Mina. Molly smiles, looking through them* oh dear, you really did have a little crush here, didn't you, my love? Apr 01 14:35:49 * Morgan nods Apr 01 14:35:50 I did Apr 01 14:36:08 Does Edward have any idea? Apr 01 14:36:25 Probably. It wasn't any great secret Apr 01 14:36:38 * MollyK nods Apr 01 14:39:34 * MollyK asks about many other places, other young women who had been in the camps, other troops, many men he had spent weeks or months with, so who had survived and now work on the Rose, some dead. He knows from the different places he had done missions in that they must be getting close chronologically to that March day he met Dietlinde Apr 01 14:40:59 * Morgan watches the book Apr 01 14:42:39 You must have started a new book not long after this, there's barely any left... or did you just sketch less? Apr 01 14:43:36 I was a little busier... but there is another book, mostly of Jana Apr 01 14:43:45 * MollyK nods Apr 01 14:43:51 It is here? Apr 01 14:44:53 * Morgan nods Apr 01 14:45:12 One of the few times I came back here, I brought it with me Apr 01 14:46:11 To show them what they were missing out on with their nonsense? Apr 01 14:47:41 No... I thought that might want some day to get to know them... Apr 01 14:47:52 * MollyK nods sadly Apr 01 14:48:06 I am sorry they took that from you Apr 01 14:48:15 * Morgan shrugs Apr 01 14:48:16 it is what it is Apr 01 14:48:28 * MollyK watches him a long moment Apr 01 14:48:42 Are you sure you wish to finish this? Apr 01 14:49:13 Its been a long time, thats all Apr 01 14:56:45 ACTION nods. She carefully turns over the next page. He remembers sketching this the afternoon after he had arrived at her doorstep on the maid's errands. He had spent so long trying to get the light of the morning outside and the shadow of the cottage interior just right as she stood in the middle, both in and out simultaneously. The smile is not Apr 01 14:56:45 shy, just soft, the cornflower blue of her eyes made wider by the brightening day pinching at her pupils. He hadn't put to paper the loose red thread in her hair, he hadn't figured out how to render it right in just black and white. He'd sat by the Sudlache for hours, knowing that the immediate sensation he had felt on seeing her had erased all of Apr 01 14:56:45 his idle liking of Mina Hapsburg, completely incomparable Apr 01 15:01:40 * MollyK continues to gently hold his hand. She doesn't turn the page ye Apr 01 15:02:08 That one took me hours Apr 01 15:02:55 * MollyK nods "It is a beautiful drawing, liebes herz. Perhaps it would be worth storing it under glass to protect it?" Apr 01 15:04:07 Maybe Apr 01 15:04:34 * MollyK nods, squeezing his hand Apr 01 15:04:55 This is at Otto's cottage? Apr 01 15:05:09 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:06:13 * MollyK nods, feeling for how tightly he has a hold of her hand Apr 01 15:07:40 * Morgan is holding it firmly Apr 01 15:08:44 * MollyK gently closes the book "Shall we go and get some lunch? It must be almost one o'clock by now" Apr 01 15:08:56 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:08:57 good idea Apr 01 15:09:40 * MollyK brings his hand to her mouth, kissing his knuckles gently Apr 01 15:10:35 There will be some in the North Wing. I'd like to put Varick for his nap myself if we get there on time Apr 01 15:14:39 * MollyK has quit (Read error: EOF from client) Apr 01 15:16:34 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 01 15:36:02 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:36:32 if you wish Apr 01 15:37:24 * MollyK nods, handing him the book Apr 01 15:37:40 * Morgan takes it, looking at it a moment before putting it away in the drawers Apr 01 15:37:54 Did you wish to take it to show the others? Apr 01 15:38:57 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:39:02 aye, I think so Apr 01 15:39:48 * MollyK nods, standing up and taking the tea tray with them Apr 01 15:42:55 Perhaps it would be wise to be careful with Edward and the last few pages Apr 01 15:43:05 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:43:17 I think so Apr 01 15:44:25 Are _you_ alright? Apr 01 15:44:30 * Morgan smiles slightly Apr 01 15:44:32 I think so Apr 01 15:44:39 * MollyK nods Apr 01 15:45:08 You do not need my particular style of comforting? Apr 01 15:45:26 * Morgan puts an arm around her waist Apr 01 15:45:52 A lot of that is things I haven't thought about in a long time Apr 01 15:46:03 * MollyK nods Apr 01 15:46:30 It is good that you have made enough progress that you can now start to Apr 01 15:46:43 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:46:45 aye Apr 01 15:47:28 Are you concerned about Memorial Day tomorrow? Apr 01 15:47:32 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:47:35 I am rather Apr 01 15:47:42 * MollyK nods Apr 01 15:48:00 Were the two you were here for very difficult for you? Apr 01 15:48:15 Somewhat, aye Apr 01 15:48:52 Do you know how I can help you best? Apr 01 15:48:59 Just be with me I think Apr 01 15:49:08 * MollyK nods Apr 01 15:50:11 I was not planning to be anywhere else. Will the others need me, Edward particularly? Apr 01 15:51:10 Possibly, aye. Apr 01 15:51:20 * MollyK nods Apr 01 15:51:50 Maybe we can all stay together. Heinzharold has Inga, so he will not Apr 01 15:53:23 Something to consider, certainly Apr 01 15:53:53 ACTION nods. She is careful carrying the tray as they go back towards the north wing walking side by side. Only the occasional servant is there to bow or bob to them. Molly stops downstairs in their wing to talk to the servants about making more lunch and about dinner plans, leaving Morgan to go up alone. He finds Edward teaching Varick to play Apr 01 15:53:53 chess. Apr 01 15:53:53 * Received a CTCP from MollyK (to #7thsea) Apr 01 15:54:46 * MollyK is now known as Varick Apr 01 15:56:10 * Varick jumps down from his chair to come and hug Morgan. He's clearly eaten already, and he and Edward have a glass of milk each. Edward looks quite relaxed Apr 01 15:56:35 Did you have fun young man? Apr 01 15:56:59 We rode Crusader, and we went fast! Apr 01 15:57:13 fast? Apr 01 15:57:38 Like lightning! Apr 01 15:57:51 E: not quite that fast. Apr 01 15:57:58 * Morgan nods slightly Apr 01 15:58:39 E: Karsten had a good eye for horses Apr 01 15:58:55 * Morgan nods Apr 01 15:59:13 * Varick looks at Morgan "was the other one a bad eye for horses?" Apr 01 15:59:40 * Morgan laughs Apr 01 15:59:43 its just an expression Apr 01 16:00:42 E: *he looks at what Morgan is holding* planning to draw? Apr 01 16:01:05 Where is Mama? Apr 01 16:02:07 She's arranging plans for lunch and dinner... *he looks at Edward* No... they're some old ones Apr 01 16:02:20 Can I see? Apr 01 16:02:31 * Morgan nods Apr 01 16:02:36 Not the last few though Apr 01 16:02:51 *Edward smirks* Apr 01 16:03:00 * Morgan shakes his head slighlty Apr 01 16:03:31 Okay. *he sits up on the couch, legs sticking out horizontally* Apr 01 16:04:06 E: Seperate book. Always keep a separate book Apr 01 16:04:46 The last few are of Dietlinde, thats all... they're all from before... there's one of you in there Apr 01 16:05:04 E: *he takes a mouthful of milk, leaving a white moustache. He nods* Apr 01 16:05:21 * Varick waits expectantly Apr 01 16:05:42 * Morgan sits beside Varick, showing him the first few sketches Apr 01 16:06:34 * Varick asks questions about whether they are from the fifteen hundreds, more than seventy years ago. Edward laughs Apr 01 16:06:47 How old do you think I _am_? Apr 01 16:06:55 *Molly comes in, looking around* Apr 01 16:07:07 Very, very old *he laughs* Apr 01 16:08:23 *Molly looks at Edward, then says his name before pointing to her upper lip. Edward looks a bit confused and shocked* I... uhh... I don't think that would be very appropriate! Apr 01 16:08:37 * Morgan snorts Apr 01 16:09:24 *Molly blushes, smiling* you have gotten milk all over your mouth Apr 01 16:11:18 E: *he chuckles, glancing at Morgan as he wipes it off* It's a good job we didn't bring Potts and Zench. Apr 01 16:11:52 They'd be ribbing for hours over that one Apr 01 16:12:16 E: Thankfully you wouldn't do that Apr 01 16:12:38 * Morgan shrugs slightly Apr 01 16:13:03 *Molly smiles* [I would not take bets on that!] Apr 01 16:13:38 * Varick looks at the book "Is that Heinzharold?!" Apr 01 16:13:50 * Morgan glances at it before nodding Apr 01 16:14:14 He looks like someone I would want to be friends with Apr 01 16:14:30 * Morgan nods Apr 01 16:15:31 M: *she looks to Edward* I don't suppose Inga or Heinzharold are back yet? *he shakes his head* No, not yet Apr 01 16:16:57 *Edward comes around the back of the couch* I remember him at that age. I didn't see as much of you after that Apr 01 16:17:10 * Morgan nods Apr 01 16:18:14 * Varick looks at Edward "were you jealous?" Apr 01 16:18:47 * Morgan looks surprised, looking at his brother Apr 01 16:19:38 E: *he shrugs* I was a little bit, yes. I didn't have a best friend until I was at the Academy, which was six years later. Apr 01 16:20:01 *Molly is also watching Edward* Apr 01 16:21:12 Didn't you have any friends? Apr 01 16:23:25 E: I spent most of my time with my tutors, the nursery nurses, or quite often with Jarvie and Alarice. Going to school meant there were many children to befriend, quite a few of them I still know today Apr 01 16:31:33 * Varick has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 01 16:51:10 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 01 16:57:36 * MollyK has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) Apr 01 17:03:19 * MollyK (~igloo@CrystabllesiPad.lan) has joined Apr 01 17:16:03 * MollyK has quit (Ping Timeout)