*hearing the phrase "my lord", jeager looks up expecting to see a servant, and the look of surprise is comical when he sees his future wife standing before him* good morning my dear molly, why the formality? is something wrong?
*She looks at him softly* It was more a term of endearment than formality, but if it does not please you I shall endeavour not to use it.
Not at all, it does not displease me molly. i was a little distracted, not the first thing i expect you to call me *he smiles and pats the bench next to him, putting out his pipe at the same time* will you sit with me?
*She sits down beside him, and sighs* We must talk about something important.
*a small change in his manner indicates that molly now has his full attention* then we shall talk my dear, what is bothering you?
*She looks out over the town* Morgan saved my life.
that does not surprise me at all
*She looks at him, her head turning quickly. Her face is red* He told you?
no, but it is just the sort of thing he does. can i ask how?
*She looks away again, her voice measured and her words arranged carefully* I was cleaning around the pool when I got distracted. I slipped and fell in. As you know, I can not swim, and could scarce keep my head above water to take breath. *She pauses* I called out for help. I was certain that I would drown, but fortunately Morgan heard my cries, and was able to get to me in time.
i owe morgan a debt then, for saving my wife.
my future wife, i apologise for presuming
*She smiles at his slip up* So eager you are to have me take your name... Yes, we both owe him a great deal. I wonder if I might borrow a few guilder from you, and take a commission with the blacksmith to have him make a token of our gratitude for him?
*Jeager turns a little red at the though of 'Molly Jaeger'* of course, how much would you need?
I would say two or three guilder at most, if that it is appropriate?
*jaeger digs in his puch for a moment and hands molly 5* extravagace ius one of my vices i am afraid my dear *he laughs softly* if you have anything left over, please find something nice for yourself too
((sorry if it sounds condescending, not meant to))
((dont apologise to me lol))
((ok))
*She smiles at him* Perhaps my influence upon our household will lead to a little more financial sense? And yes, if there is any left, I might well buy something to wear on our special day.
*knowing he is beaten, Jeager shakes his head and laughs* it may be so, and i think it shall be needed in some times. i look forward to seeing what you come back with my dear
*She grins* You might wait a long time, for I wish my appearance to be a suprise to you when you first see me on our wedding day. However, in between now and then, your financial imprudence will be a blessing, for I wish to look like the most beautiful woman in the world. Die schönste Frau in der Welt, if you will. *She shivers slightly, her eyes far away*
a wonderful sentiment, and yes it would be nicer as a surprise. ask and you shall recieve molly, i wager you will shine like an angel on our day of joining
*She blushes* Now sir, it is wrong to lie to a maiden to tempt her to your arms, but I shall reward you anyway, in the hopes that you learn your lesson *She kisses him chastly on the cheek, and quickly moves away again*
*Jaeger's face quickly colours to resemble a tomato, and his hand drifts to his cheek. he leans a little closer to molly* in my eyes, you are the most precious thing in creation my beautiful, dear molly
*She moves away further, her face playfully and her eyes sparkling* Now now, once is enough for today, lest you decide you have had enough of me and no longer need to make me your bride.
*he laughs loudlyin honest amusement* that shall never be, i wnat you for my wife and there is nothing that copuld change that
*She laughs as well* People will say that you're taken leave of your senses, you are aware of that, surely?
i am yes, and io say to them that acting in the name of true companionship and... love.... is the sanest thing i have done in my time on this world
Do you realise you have told me so little about your life, and I almost all about mine?
hmm, i'm sorry yes i have not been very open with you have i? ((damn you, i have almost no thoughts about his history!))
well, let's see.....
((hahah time to write it then))
i was born 23 years ago, as the third son of lord and lady jaeger of sussex.
as the third in the line i was allowed to have my own head and indulge in whatever took my fancy. i spent most of my time riding in our lands and traveling to other parts of avalon
when i was 14, i enisted in the avalonian army and served for six years as an officer commanding the tenth foot and mouth regiment ((sorry mister pratchett)) I shall tell you a secret in a mo0ment molly, but before i do, back to my life.
*She listens intently*
Before you continue, Jaeger is an unusual name for an Avalonian family ...
i never delved much into my genealogy and i was never taught it, i'm unsure as to where my family name came from
I should like to know it, if you can uncover it somehow, for I would like our children to know where they came from..jug.
i shall request the books from my father in my next letter home m........ children? *he smiles, slightly shellshocked* i must admit i had not thought that far ahead yet
((i' m master of the late uptake lol))
((I know))
*She looks horrified* Do you not want children?!
*realising that could have been said better, Jaeger mentally kicks himdself* i'm sorry that isn't what i meant. i merely meant to say that i had not thought any further than our union my dear
*She smiles* I am led to believe that once the union is made, babies tend to follow soon after
*he smiles, a little cheekiness edging in* it is my understanding also. i apologise my dear, but as a mire male i am incapable of following several lines of thought at once, and finding a house and planning for my new profession is all but exhausting my imperfect mind
((mere*))
Of course, it is unplanable in any event. However, the other issues you speak of must be resolved, and soon. Firstly, I must see the midwife or doctor to be verified. I am unsure as to whether this should be done here in Tawstock, or whether I should go to Carleon and see someone there, to ensure the weight of the singature on the letter is enough to convince any doubters.
you are a fine figure of a woman molly and i expect they shall find you fit and well capable of carrying children. perhaps i could persuade my father to send or family doctor if you so wish
It is mostly to ensure people do not assume I come to your bed tainted, and to ensure mine own father will accept me as his daughter again. I know Morgan has business in Carleon soon, and if it is acceptable to you, I would go under his protection and see one of the esteemed midwives there? My only concern is that it might be a little expensive.
*jaeger's eyebrows disappear into his hairline at the thought of molly allowing herself to be tainted* that is quite acceptable and i'm sure any cost can be covered
I shall speak with Morgan anon. Also, You will need to converse with Lady catherine, and explain your intentions. She has the right to refuse to let me stay until then, or to refuse to let us hold the wedding here, which I would be most upset by. The matter will have to be approached with caution. *She looks nervous*
*Jaeger takes her hand gently in both of his* i understand your nervousness and i shall approach the matter with caution and the proper respect. as to the matter of the midwife, i am sure in my own mind that thwere is no chance of you ever alowing your self to lie with a man who is not your husband, but if you wish to do this to convince others that will need it, i have no problem with it
*She smiles intimately at him* I have not ever done such a thing, which upon our wedding night I am certain you will recognise the signs of my lack of experience. However, not everyone is as assured by my virtue. Your parents require it, as do mine own.
then they shall have your proof. our shared lack of experince will allow us to explore togwether my dear molly
*She goes bright red and looks down towards the school house* I had rather thought it might not be the case with you, having been in the army... which you did not finish telling me about. Was there never any girl you had affection for?
i have held some girls in my arms, but i have never taken one into my bed my dear. as with you, i have saved myself for my wife
please molly, when we are alone such as this, please don't feel ambarrassed. such things will be common to us soon
*She remains more rosy than normal* I'm sure, with time, it will not seem strange to discuss such matters with you.
So, why did you leave the army?
i left afetr those six years as i had grown tired of such a thing. *his eyes become more distant* i have fought hand to hand on a battlefield and watched men die, there is only so much of death you can see
when i say habd to hand, you see my secret. i have no skill, no trainiong with a blade whatsoever.
*She shakes her head* Then I shall have to watch you like a hawk, shan't I? I have some skills as a healer, as you remember from your act of bravado where you took a bullet on your arrival here. I can see that I might be at your side much more than you may have anticipated.
i would have it no other way. althoug, my skill with a pistol is fair and has been used to good effect
I think perhaps I should learn how to defend myself? I will be on no use to any of you were I to be wounded first. I am not sure I can carry that baking tray with me always, just to be safe.
it may be prudent, perhaps morgan would be able to teach you a few things with a blade, or i could show you the workings of a pistol if you so wish
I think it might be wise
It would be nice to think that nothing bad will happen in this house again, but my instincts tell me otherwise
i shall endeavour to do so then. i believe you are right, just from what i have seen with my own eyes, let alone the stories i have been told!
((flintlocks are slightly cheaper than LARP swords))
I will be glad to live in our own house, in the hopes that whatever is wrong here will not follow us. Though I will be sad to leave behind my friends here.
((is still intending to make a larp safe baking tray for the next event))
we shall not be far my dera, and guests are always welcome
((i will piss myself first time you hit anyone with it))
I hope so. I am tending my friendship with Eiblinn, for a married lady needs to have female friends around her, do you not agree?
of course, it is as it should be, you cannot only have your husband for company
*She goes
((oops))
((lol))
*She turns a shade paler* No, quite. I feel bad for Evie, for I can see that our impending marriage reminds her of her feelings for Morgan
ah yes, i remember that conversation. most unpleasant for both of them. maybe it would be best to try and convince her that she should allow the man another chance
((this could get wierd if me and her end up together))
((brb))
((ok))
I do not believe they ever truly had a chance, for neither is well-suited to the other. It is however a shame that they realised this too late, and that I am burdened by a feeling of responsibility
i do not either either of them that well, but i feel you do. im do't think you are responsible though
Oh, I know that, in my heart, but I dearly wish I could find a way to heal their hearts. She is hurt by him, and his heartbreak is far worse, and I can do nothing.
sometimes there is nothin we can do but to watch and help when it is asked
*Her face is enigmatic* Indeed...
*She snaps back to reality* Would you want to live in the village?
i believe it would be best, as you are still close to your friends, and we both know some people there.
I had hoped you would. You might also enquiry to lady catherine regarding the purchase or rental of a property in Lower Tawstock?
does she have property in the village?
*she smiles, forgetting that like she, he has not lived here all his life* She owns most of the village lands, and therefore to buy we must arrange for a small plot of it. I think many of the houses are rented from the estate also.
that would be worth asking her then
most definately. *She smiles* The sooner the better, for I can visit it, and prepare it for our new life.
i shall ask her as soon as i can ((october soon enough?))
((You need to have asked her about the engagement before the game, so that we can subtley announce it AT the game, so it'll have to be before that. it'd be worth PMing Jo, and asking her how to go about it))
((if she ever answered my messenger invitation i would have
))
((typical. 3di tbh))
(will see what i can do))
I shall not require somewhere expensive. I would like that we could be self-sufficient, though to begin with we shall rely on the income you receive, until your new venture is providing for us. I of course, will be able to do washing for others if needed.
i would like it to be a place we have both chosen really, somewhere we can both agree is a home my dear
I simply meant that just because I will be a lady in name, does not mean I will demand of you what other ladies might.
ah! i see my dear. i will provide anything you ask my dear, but i think i also would prefer somewhere that does not overpower us, just something we can call our home for us...and our children
With a little vegtable patch *She smiles happily, day dreaming again*
perhaps i could learn to raise such things, perhaps some chickens too my love
Morgan mentioned that he would happily give you advice on tending our land is you wished it
did he! well, it would seem that morgan is a true friend. i shall ask when we get to the point of moving into our new home
He is indeed. I also wanted to ask... *She bites her lip* I know you were not raised in the old ways, but would you consider having our union made official as such? If required, we could also have a cermony in church, to acknowledge the modern beliefs, particularly if it will placate your parents and mine.
i will join with you in any way you wish, but any other ceremonies can wait till we are joined i think.
I agree. Perhaps we might travel with my parents to your family, and be married in the church there, in the few weeks after the wedding here?
that would be a wonderful idea!
*She smiles proudly* I'm glad you think so. It also means that none but those at the house will be eager to join our true ceremony here, and it will relieve somewhat the nerves I have had regarding such
i expect it will my love, our friends and well wishers see our true marriage, and our families see the wedding they envision
Exactly.. I have high standards to live up to, and will feel more able to reach them knowing that to those I care for, to you and to the gods I believe in, I am already your wife.
we shall be strength for each otherr in the coming times my beautiful molly
*She smiles* I am glad to hear it. I know you will be a wonderful husband
as you shall be a kind attentive loving, wonderful wife!
((sorry he tends to go on a bit))
I do hope so
Would you ever have thought that you would take a lowly housekeeper as your wife, and give up most of your courtly pursuits to live a quiet life in the country?
((sorry, can you repost if you put anything after my last one?))
Crys (*) says: I do hope so (*) Crys (*) says: Would you ever have thought that you would take a lowly housekeeper as your wife, and give up most of your courtly pursuits to live a quiet life in the country?
not before i met you my dear
you realise that you could have taken me as a mistress, and no-one would have questioned it?
i did not want you as a throw away affair, you deserve so much more than that. i saw you and realized that i had found the woman i have been saving myself for all my life
*SHe blushes* You are a good man, and in posession of a good heart. I am extremely grateful for your generosity
love is iot's own reward, such as the love i feel from you molly
*She smiles, and looks at the house* When your first arrived, I believed that Evie had captured your affections...
she is a trifle too firey for my tastes. i enjoy fire, but not so much of it
She does have an odd attitude towards life... she is definately more fighter than lover *she sighs*
i prefer a woman who can fight if she needs to, but is also loving and true. woukd you descruibe yourself as a passiionate woman molly?
*Molly's eyes glaze over, and she is obviously far away. Her speech is slow* I truly do not know. I think I am, deep inside, but I have responsibilities that prevent me from displaying my inner feelings
*a slight frown of confusion crosses his face*your responsibilities in the house?
*She turns to him* Yes, for I have so much work to do, so many people who expect me to be perfect and keep this place running smoothly
well, soon that shall not be your responsibility. still, i expect you will be training a new houskeeper after you leave Lady torrington's service
I do not know, I have not been asked to, though I would imagine it to be sensible. Once Lady Catherine knows of our engagement, I'm sure arrangements will be made to replace me.
i wonder if shwe would ask you to stay as her housekeeper after the wedding
it's an honourable profession my love
Not for a lady...
((d'oh!!!))
perhaps not, very true
I would stay on though, and live in our own home, if I was needed and wanted here
that is your perogative my dear, i hope to give you some of the advantages of aristocratic life
((BRB, need a fag))
((ok))
You would not mind me spending so much time here?
if it makes you hapy, i will also be hapy
*She takes his hand* I am sure everything will work out nicely for us
*he squeezes her hand gently* if we stay with each other, we can do anything we wish
*She giggles* and it will be very nice to outrank some of the guests who have treated me with contempt
*an impish smile appears* they shall recive the schock of thier lives!
Definately. Are you coming indoors? I still have work to do...
i will follow you anywhere my dear
*She stands up, removing her hand from his* I shall make you some tea while I work. Do you have any papers to catch up on?
*Jaeger also stands, stretching slightly* i expect so, this is one thing i will not miss, the dispatches from the royal court
*She starts to walk around the house to the dining room* But you will still visit the court, will you not?
*like the loved-up puppy he is, Jaeger follows* i will, it will be good to see the world situation from time to time, see some of my old associates
It would be nice to meet the Queen some day, if circumstances allow... Imagine that, little Molly Forrester, meeting the queen of Avalon
ah yes, but it would be lady Molly Jaeger, and i feel it would be possible
*she smiles* yes indeed, LADY Molly
and you shall be a lady but with a difference
which is?
you will have your own personality, not the vacuousness of court women
Very true... *She opens the door to the dining room*
*jaeger follows her through*