21:17:05  Morgan *Morgan wanders into the room, eyes roaming the room without seeing.*
21:18:01 Jaeger *jaeger look sup from his monumentally important task* "morgan! you appear to be a little preoccupied"
21:19:03  Morgan *Morgan damn near falls over himself* "Jaegar, what in... excuse me, I forget my manners" *He looks around the room to be sure noone else heard*
21:19:40  Molly*which is an appropriate moment for Molly to walk in, her expression blank*
21:19:55 Jaeger "do you really think it matters when we are alone? and between us?"
21:20:19  Molly*molly looks puzzled*
21:20:30  Morgan damn
21:21:06 Jaeger *like a psychic ability, jaeger's head turns to the vision of molly entering the room* "molly! are you alright?"
21:22:32  Molly*she smiles* Yes cur... lord.... sir? *she stumbles, unsure of the rules*
21:24:13 Jaeger *jaeger smiles, realising molly's distress* "curtis please, until we are ion other company. actually, we may as well say for both of you y es?"
21:25:12  Morgan *Morgan narrows his eyes, looking intently at Molly* "As you wish"
21:26:25 Jaeger " it is thankyou morgan, i realised something in the town" "molly my dear, you seem quiet, are you well? maybe my actions in town have worried her.....
21:27:55  Molly*Molly returns Morgans glance questioningly, one eyebro arched*
21:28:37 Jaeger *Jaeger realises he is missing something* "has something happened in my abscence?"
21:30:48  Molly"no, everything is fine, and I am quite well, thank you. There was a little problem with my trip to the milliners..." though fortunately not what it migh have been "but nothing that hunting through the ballgowns left to the servants by lady catherines mother hasnt solved"
21:31:12  Molly*She spins round, showing off the cornflower blue gown she is still wearing*
21:32:18 Jaeger *jaeger grabs the table beside him for fear of hitting the floor with his entire body* "molly....." *he swallows several times* "you look enchanting my dear"
21:33:05  Morgan *Morgan feels discontent in his stomach, but is unable to find a reason for it*
21:33:09  Molly*Molly blushes very red, and stops mid twirl, She looks at the floor* Thank you.
21:34:09  Molly"Thank you"
21:34:09 Jaeger *as she stops, Jaeger panics* "i'm sorry my dear, i've embarrassed you"
21:35:26  Molly*she looks him in the eyes with false bravado* No, not at all... It's been a long time since I've been complimented
21:36:43 Jaeger "it can't have been that long my dear, you are a vison in any clothes molly"
21:36:47  Molly*she looks sheepishly at Morgan, with embarassment* "no, thats not quite true, Morgan was very nice to me earlier, when he saw me in another dress, but I thought it was too bridal..."
21:38:06 Jaeger *jaeger now looks like he is about to faint* too close to my dreams.... "that would have been nice to see you in my dear"
21:39:11  Molly"well, perhaps I might try it on again?"
21:40:09 Jaeger *jaeger becomes a prone figure on the bench, gently slipping sideways to the floor*
21:41:10  Molly*Molly laughs, finding it difficult to watch a lord be willing to make a fool of himself in public*
21:41:46  Morgan *Morgan bends and pulls Jaeger upright* "I'm sure you dont want to embarrass yourself"
21:42:39 Jaeger *jaeger's eyelids fluttered as his brain re-engages* "i do apologise, i din't know what came over me for a moment there."
21:43:37  Morgan >bet I do< "Of course, I'm sure you were just feeling a little faint from the walk back"
21:43:55  Molly>yes, because obviously you never make a fool of yourself over evie...<
21:44:50  Molly"well, I found it quite endearing and amusing... *she bites her lower lip*
21:45:41 Jaeger "i'm glad i was able to provide a little amusement for a moment, that is a very endearing habit molly"
21:47:10  Molly*Molly looks embarassed, not realising sh was doing it* I think I'll go and get changed, *She picks up a long ivory gown*
21:47:47 Jaeger *it takes a herculean effort to remain upright*
21:48:28  Molly*She goes through in to the kitchen*
21:49:07 Jaeger *jaeger turns to morgan* "i do apologise for that shameful display morgan"
21:49:26  Morgan *Morgan looks hard at Jaeger* "I'm assuming you've a reason for that behaviour?"
21:50:04 Jaeger "simply the fact that i am enamoured with the young lady"
21:50:56  Morgan *Morgans eyes widen* "Oh. I see"
21:52:02 Jaeger "is that acceptable?" *all pretence drops and the deeply unsure insecure man shows through* "please, help me"
21:53:16  Morgan *Morgan scans the room* "You realise what you're asking? I... my wife was a common girl... and because of my birth, I lost everything. Are you willing to risk that?"
21:55:20 Jaeger *some of the bravado returns as morgan is fixed with a stare a snake would be proud of* "yes, i am. you see, i learned something in town. i don't need the court, all it's pretense and artificiality to be happy, merely a home, a job and a lovely wife, such as molly to be happy."
21:56:05  Morgan "Such as Molly? Or Molly alone?" *Morgan returns the stare with one of a man thats witnessed hell*
21:56:54 Jaeger *Jaeger smiles ruefully as he recognises the emotin behind morgan's look* "you are correct of course, i mean molly alone"
21:57:40  Morgan *Morgan continues his stare, his eyes becoming glassy* "And what do you intend to that end?"
21:58:43 Jaeger *jaeger breaks the stare before both their ey es break*
21:59:01 Jaeger " i internd to woo, wed and live with the darling molly, as a common man"
22:00:38  Morgan *Morgan laughs a short, bitter laugh* "And I suppose you're fool enough to believe that will work? Or do you mean to say that you'll renounce your noble birth?"
22:02:02 Jaeger "the latter morgan, i am but a third son of a minor noble family, my title has served me well till now, but i no longer believe in the life it brings. i wish for somethin simpler."
22:02:48  Morgan "You need not renounce it for that simple life."
22:02:54  Molly*Molly returns, looking angelic and innocen in a beautiful pale satin gown that looks like it might onc have had a matching veil and bouquet. She walks slowly, afraid her clumsiness will get the better of her once again. She smiles shyly at both of them*
22:03:57 Jaeger *any reply jaeger may have had is forever lost as his ey es and mind are filled witht the vision of beauty molly presents*
22:04:52  Morgan *Morgan lowers his head and brings one hand to his face, rubbing his forehead roughly*
22:05:27 Jaeger *jaeger just has ey es for molly*
22:05:43  Molly*molly looks puzzled, waiting for compliment or criticism*
22:06:18 Jaeger *jaeger's mouth is opening and closing, but mr brain has long since given up trying to organise anything*
22:07:01  Molly*Molly smiles wryly, thinking perhaps this is more compliment than complaint*
22:09:07  Morgan *Morgans head snaps up, a decision having been made* "I must go to town" *As he leaves, he turns to Jaeger, speaking quietly* "Dont make any decisions yet, Curtis, things are never so simple as they seem. Trust me in this, as I trust you with other matters"
22:09:35 Jaeger "as always morgan, i heed your council"
22:10:00  Molly*Molly looks shockd* But Morgan, we only just came back from town...
22:10:43  Morgan *Morgan glances to Molly* "Yes... and when you employ me, you can question my actions"
22:11:16  Molly*Molly looks like she's been slapped, and tears rapidly form in her eyes*
22:11:49  Morgan *Morgan looks to the floor* "Blossom, some things you are better not knowing. Forgive my harshness"
22:12:35 Jaeger *jaeger keeps quiet for the moment*
22:12:54  Molly*She looks away also, staring through the dining room window* "I sometimes think I already know much more than I have wanted or needed to"
22:13:21  Morgan *Morgan glances at her, looking ever so slightly panicked*
22:13:22 Jaeger "i am not surprised, working in this house"
22:14:37  Molly"it is a place where the plans and dreams of any person can falter... whether or not they can right themselves remains to be seen" *she moves her gaze from jaeger to Morgan*
22:15:20 Jaeger *jaeger withdraws mentally, feeling he has been well and truly shut up*
22:16:20  Morgan "Its also a place where dreams can be set on track. This house is a stopover for those on a path to better things. Now, if you'll excuse me" *He walks through the doors into the coachyard, not looking back*
22:16:51  Molly*Molly looks at Jaeger, wondering how much he really knows*
22:17:23 Jaeger *jaeger adresses molly, without looking at her* "molly i do believe i have caused trouble for you"
22:18:07  Molly"I do not see how. Morgan is not mad at me, for he has troubles of his own..."
22:19:21 Jaeger "then i really need to work on my interperetation of what people say, don't i? *he grins hopefuly*
22:19:30  Molly*She smoothes down the dress, and sits carefully in a chair by the kitchen, her usual spot*
22:19:58 Jaeger *jaeger hesitantly approaches and sits close*
22:20:20  Molly"perhaps so... I want to know if he knows I know something he doesnt want me to know... if that makes sense"
22:20:54  Molly*She smiles at him, not unhappy with his move*
22:21:30 Jaeger *after running thwe sentence twie in his head, jaeger nods* "it does y es."
22:23:05  Molly"and I dont want to give away that I know, if I can help it... you never know when such knowledge will be essential" *she looks him in the eyes, trying to figure out why he's so much more respectful to morgan than a lord should be to a master at arms*
22:25:08 Jaeger "that's a goo d idea, information is useful2 *jaeger reaches out a slightly shaking hand and pats molly on the knee, lingering just a bare second longer than necessary*
22:26:13  Molly*Molly blushes, taking his hand in hers* "It's very kind of you to be nice to me, my lord. No-one expects kindness from one in your position...
22:27:56 Jaeger *jaeger colours to a similar shade to molly* "it is not my position that causes this kindness molly, ......it is my heart..."
22:28:27  Molly*Molly says nothing, but bites her lip*
22:30:49 Jaeger *jaeger decides to go for broke* "molly, i'm sure you've noticed i hold you in a special place in my reckoning, and it's because you have captured my heart, and i would be the happiest man alive if you would accept me as a beau...." *he looks inot molly's eyes, trying to gague her reaction
22:32:19  Molly*Molly looks suprised, her unheld hand going to her mouth*
22:32:46 Jaeger *jaeger pra\ys to god she doesn't reject him*
22:35:01  Molly"Gosh...I didn't expect that... " *She hesitates, taking a deep breath* "you are making a proposal on limited knowledge though, and as much as I want to say yes, I can't with a clear consciense, not until you know about me..."
22:35:15  Molly*she cant meet his eyes, looking at the floor*
22:35:57 Jaeger "my dear molly, what is it you wish me to know? i can think of nothing that could change my emotions for you"
22:37:18  Molly>you dont know the bloody half of it...< "I will tell you, but I think we need a stiff drink first" *She stands, ready to go to the kitchen*
22:37:45 Jaeger "may i accompany you?
22:38:13  Molly"you might as well wait for me here, I promise I will return anon"
22:38:35 Jaeger "very well, I shall see you in a moment my dear"
22:40:08  Molly*She parts hands from his, and walks towards the door for the kitchen. Over her shoulder, she flashes him a smile, one that confirms her desired acceptance of his proposal*
22:40:56 Jaeger *jaeger's face lights up, and he feels as though he has won a war single handed*
22:41:52  Molly*She sees his smile, and feels happier than she has in a long time* wait for me, my lord *she winks at him, and disapears through the door*
22:42:26 Jaeger "molly, i would wait till the end of time for you!" *he calls as she disappears from view*