< 04Molly > 13~~*~* The morning Molly and Morgan are set to leave has dawned. The sky bears the prediction that rain will fall before the night comes, but the air is warm. Molly is in her room, packing and repacking her trunk. * Evie knocks on the door gently, as not to wake any of the other servants * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13Come in... * Evie pops her head round the door < 14Evie > alright love? just wanted to see if you needed any help? and plus i wanted to make sure you got away safely < 04Molly > 13Oh Evie! yes, I would have some help, thank you * Evie quietly slides past the door and shuts it < 14Evie > what do you need me to do then? < 04Molly > 13I will require clothing that it easy to get in and out of without help... * Molly blushes * Evie thinks for a second < 14Evie > I know! Follow me! * Evie gets up and goes towards the door looking at Molly to see if she is game < 14Evie > it wont take long, then i can carry on packing * Molly follows her * Evie quickly walks to Evies room, she greets the people that she passes on the way. She swings open the door, maybe a bit too loudly < 14Evie > Ooh feck!, right its here somewhere * Evie starts to look around trying to look for clothes * Molly looks to see that state the room is in < 14Evie > Ahh! * Molly looks at Evie * Evie produces a bag from under the bed, she then studies Molly's figure, then her own < 14Evie > Yeah it should fit...Its something that my ma made me, not long before i left, i havn't worn it yet....but i don't think i ever will < 04Molly > 13Why have you not worn it? * Evie reaches in the bag and produces a crisp green waistcoat and underdress * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13It looks lovely * Evie looks at molly and smiles back, she looks back at the waistcoat and dress, she places it on the bed right in front of Molly * Molly picks up the waistcoat, looking it over < 04Molly > 13the work is very good, your mother must have a good hand for sewing < 14Evie > I'll wait outside if you want to try them on? *she hopes the question that Molly asked will be dropped* i know now you are to wed Jaeger, you will not require simple clothes like this, but it should do for now anyway < 14Evie > She was the best in all the little villages by my home, its how we provided some of our income, she could make anything out of anything-like the reeds i was telling you about last night < 04Molly > 13I am certain I will wear simple clothes for most days, for being a wife and mother will take its toll regardless of the dress I do it in. < 04Molly > 13I think it would be nice to be a seamstress like... *she pauses, catching herself. She looks embarrassed*... it'd be nice to be a seamstress. * Evie looks up noticing Molly's pause, she decides to not ask about it, since Molly let her question slide a few moments ago < 14Evie > yes, it was another option i was thinking of if i couldnt get any work as a bodyguard anywhere < 04Molly > 13My work is not really good enough for it, though I have had compliments from those who recognise the talents of a seamstress from experience * Evie smiles < 14Evie > anyway, do you want to try it on? *Evie heads towards the door, but stops to see if Molly is actually going to try on the clothes* < 04Molly > 13Yes, I shall... though Morgan claims he finds excessive packing in women charming, I doubt he will feel so if he lugs around a trunk full of clothes that do not fit * Evie laughs < 14Evie > right then, give us a shout love when your done *she walks out the room, shuts the door and leans on the doorframe waiting for Molly to call* * Molly quickly puts it on, and calls * Evie enters < 14Evie > Ahh perfect fit! < 14Evie > Hmmm.... * Evie looks at the outfit and thinks for a bit < 14Evie > wait right there! * Evie runs out the room * Evie struggles to open the door with a big bundle of clothes * Molly looks at her, puzzled < 14Evie > *she dumps the clothes on the bed* Right, Lady catherines cast-offs she said i could have a look at a while ago, i jsut remembered the offer < 14Evie > should be something very nice in here, i think its her mothers cast offs too < 04Molly > 13Yes, some of the items left for the servants are nice... in fact almost everything I own came to me in that way * Evie looks through the clothes < 14Evie > Well i think these are the new cast offs...so to speak, apprently there is a new season of fashion now.. < 14Evie > Hmm.... * Evie picks up a long red skirt, she looks at it then at the green waitcoat, she chucks it into a seperate pile < 14Evie > anything catch you eye yet? * Molly stands still, looking slightly awkward * Evie briefly looks up < 14Evie > whats wrong love? < 04Molly > 13I shall allow you to pick, providing it does not need help to get me in to it... I do not think Morgan would be happy if he were asked to help me dress and undress... * Molly laughs * Evie giggles, she then suddenly spots a tiny piece of black fabric right at the bottom of the pile "Typical" she heaves the clothes off of the mystery cloth to reveal virtually brand new black velvet skirt < 14Evie > Look! *she points to the skirt tie piece* how about taht for fecking luck? < 14Evie > and there is no lace or buttons or anything, slip this over the dress *she turns around so Molly can put on the skirt* * Molly puts on the skirt < 04Molly > 13Yes, it will be ideal < 04Molly > 13I think I might be the only woman in Carleon not wearing corsets this season * Evie turns round < 14Evie > and the only one that wont suffer from back ache then? *she looks at the the complete outfit* perfect! it looks lovely Molly. < 14Evie > im sure if you want more clothes, you can either buy them there, or get something from this lot? < 04Molly > 13I have somethings that will be adequete, though I think the red dress will need to wait til we go to Castille. * Molly smiles, excitedly < 14Evie > ooo, i cant wait to see the dress on you! < 04Molly > 13I have been looking forward to wearing it since I received it < 04Molly > 13I think we ought to finish the packing, for I doubt it can be long before the coach arrives, and I must also bid adieu to Curtis before we leave * Evie smiles < 14Evie > right then, i shall clear this up after you are gone, back to your room? < 04Molly > 13Indeed * Molly leads the way back to her room * Evie follows * Molly pushes the door to her room open, the trunk laying open at the end of the narrow bed. The light coming through the window belies the passage of time, and the day is sunny already. Molly can;t help but feel thrilled about the trip < 04Molly > 13Oh Evie, I feel so lucky to be going to carleon * Evie smiles and shes the door behind her < 14Evie > did Jaeger pay for your trip? < 04Molly > 13He's paying for the accomadation, yes, but Morgan already had the coach hired, so I shall accompany him for nothing < 14Evie > Why are- sorry, i was about to ask a personal question there... how long are you going for anyway? < 04Molly > 13You can always ask me Evie... < 14Evie > Well, i was just wondering why are you going? i thought it might of been a holiday, but i know you and Morgan now have business? i was just going to ask what business was it..if you can tell me that is < 04Molly > 13In truth, I do not know why Morgans goes... who knows why Morgan does most things? I need to make arrangements for the marriage, and purchase the dress, which is why I am going, and Curtis has a letter for his solicitor that needs to be delieverd < 14Evie > ahh < 14Evie > what arrangements of the marriage must you make? i've never been to or talked about a wedding before, so im not sure what is going to happen < 04Molly > 13Well, I shall need to arrange the details of the ceremony, for we shall marry both here and in sussex with his family, and must arrange the legalities of both < 14Evie > where is sussex? what about your family? and what details do you need to know? *she lowers a voice* and will it be in the name of god or of the lady? * Evie is noticeably more excited now she may find out about weddings * Molly looks wary, feeling guilty < 04Molly > 13I am unsure where sussex is, though I believe it is on the eastern coast of avalon. Hopefully my family will join us for the nuptuals in sussex, and I need to ensure that the first ceremony makes us legally man and wife, for the consummation * Molly blushes * Evie giggles at the subject < 14Evie > have you found out what to do yet? < 04Molly > 13I believe we will stumble our way through, when the time comes. Curtis is not in a position of experience either. < 14Evie > ohh * Evie lowers her voice again < 14Evie > even if you dont have a wedding in the name of the lady...how ARE you ment to? * Molly also speaks quietly < 04Molly > 13It is hard to celebrate it openly, for there is little tolerance of the old ways, but I believe it should be done outdoors, and with the tying of hands and jumping of a broomstick < 14Evie > typing of hands? with material? and whats jumping of a broomstick? < 04Molly > 13normally with rope I think... and holding hands, you jump over a broomstick laid on the ground < 04Molly > 13I really do not know much about weddings, perhaps Morgan would be better to ask? * Molly goes pale < 04Molly > 13Oh, Evie, I'm sorry, that was thoughtless of me... * Evie smiles < 14Evie > it is ok, i accepted what happened, there is no point dwelling on it * Molly looks away, towards the dresser < 04Molly > 13Do you ever wonder what may have happened if he had met you and not her? * Evie sighs < 14Evie > Yes, i think it would of been a passionate relationship, full of fire, romance, arguements yet love < 04Molly > 13Do you think he would have left, if she'd come along later? * Evie thinks < 14Evie > im not sure, i suppose if he ended the courtship because of his feelings for her still, then proberbly < 14Evie > yet, if i think i was to bore him a child, i do not think morgan would of left < 04Molly > 13Perhaps so... I do wonder if love finds its own way... are we destined to be with a person, to desire them completely and only them, or is it luck of the draw who comes to us first? < 14Evie > what do you think? * Molly looks at the trunk, a wry smile on her face < 04Molly > 13If Morgan had met me rather than her? * Molly laughs < 14Evie > do you think that there would of been a potential there? < 04Molly > 13Morgan and I are not like that with each other * Molly puts clothes in to the trunk. She goes to the dresser and lingers there as she picks up her silver hairbrush < 14Evie > yes, your not like that, but what if he had never found a love, do you think you two would of fell in love with each other? < 04Molly > 13There is no doubt that he is an attractive man, but I doubt that we would have progressed to feelings such as love. < 14Evie > why do you think that? * Molly puts the brush in the trunk, and picks up 3 small leather books from the windowsill * Molly looks out of the window over the well * Evie puts random objects she think Molly will need for the trip into the trunk < 04Molly > 13I could not say, it is just a feeling. Morgan and I have a close friendship, I could never imagine it becoming romantic... or lusty * Molly blushes, eyes on the servants talking outside < 14Evie > Ahh well < 14Evie > by the way , is there any chores you want me to do while you are gone? * Molly turns, books in hand. Sh e puts them both in to the gold and cream bag she bought in the milliners < 04Molly > 13I have left instructions for the maids, so no, I can think of nothing the household would need of you. As a personal request, I would ask that you keep Curtis company, for he might be lonely in my absense < 14Evie > i'll make sure he doesnt get himself into trouble < 04Molly > 13Probably wise, for I should like to find him in one piece when I return * Molly looks at the books in her hands, arranging them in a different order < 14Evie > i just hope nothing troubling happens here while you and morgan are gone, i would hate it if it looked like i couldnt keep the place safe without morgan < 04Molly > 13I am sure everything will be fine. I believe the times of trouble in this house are over < 14Evie > well, until Lady catherine desires a gathering again... < 04Molly > 13It is strange that turmoil has been here in the past, but the house feels different, lighter somehow < 14Evie > how do you mean? * Molly lays the bag with the books on the bed. She goes to a drawer in the dresser, and gets out several bandages < 04Molly > 13I feel like the house has healed itself < 04Molly > 13It is hard to explain, I just do not feel like we have anything to worry about < 14Evie > It was so wierd at that explorers guild < 14Evie > random petals kept appearing, yet no one seemed to care.. * Molly looks to be thinking < 04Molly > 13I can think of no really significance, though were there not petals when the queen of the summer court was here? * Evie thinks < 14Evie > feck me, yes! but they definitly had some significance, the maid there was complaining about it, and no one, even current members of the guild knew < 14Evie > i may ask around-think Morgan may know something? * Molly looks unsure < 04Molly > 13Yes, he might, though he dislikes magic and its purveyors... < 14Evie > yeah * Evie stops and looks around < 14Evie > what else needs packing? < 04Molly > 13I think that is prbably it * Molly puts the bandages in to her bag < 04Molly > 13I find it hard to go anywhere without bandages, I seem to have tended the wounds of so many, and saved the lives of a few * Evie smiles < 14Evie > i know how it feels to save a life...it is a nice feeling is it not? < 04Molly > 13In some ways yes, though I save lives because it is my job to... It is rare for me to save a life to ensure i can still spend time in that persons presense < 14Evie > I remember when i first met morgan, so many times he nearly died, and i saved hm twice if i recall < 14Evie > well, brought him back to life * Molly looks puzzled < 04Molly > 13Brought him back to life? < 14Evie > yeh < 14Evie > i cant remember exactly, since it was a while ago, this elemental drained his life force, then me and a few others had to give a part of our health, to restore his < 14Evie > then < 14Evie > this fire and ice elemental turned him into a glowing statue...i had to sacrifice something for him to live again * Molly 's eyes go wide < 14Evie > it was worth it in my opinion < 04Molly > 13what did you sacrifice? * Molly wraps a bandage around her hand, over and over, unreavelling, over and over. She looks stressed and slightly annoyed < 14Evie > My unborn child * Molly stops suddenly * Evie goes to the window and looks out of it < 04Molly > 13Oh Evie... But I thought you said.... Was it Morgans? * Evie looks round < 14Evie > i am still a virgin < 04Molly > 13Then how...? < 14Evie > This elemental called Gaia..i think, let me bear the elemental of creation's child * Molly closes her eyes, then opens them very slowly * Evie looks deadly serious < 14Evie > do not utter a word of this to Morgan < 04Molly > 13I wonder if perhaps I do NOT want to go to Castille... < 14Evie > why? < 04Molly > 13Because the idea of interacting with elementals appeals even less than staying in this house alone < 04Molly > 13And gods on theah Evie, I could not tell Morgan, for obviously he felt it was something I should not know < 14Evie > he does not know... < 14Evie > well, he does not know from me anyway * Molly shuts the trunk lid hard < 14Evie > and to be honest, that is the first and probably only time i will encounter elementals < 04Molly > 13But he knew that he nearly died twice, and did not tell me.... * Molly sits down heavily on the bed < 14Evie > maybe he did not want to worry you? * Molly looks calmer < 04Molly > 13Yes, I suppose you are right... < 14Evie > i do not think he has any trouble like that since < 14Evie > although that wolf creature did hurt him, fecker got me right in the neck too * Molly looks away < 04Molly > 13I have a horrible feeling that one day I shall have to put flowers on both your graves, for you are booth too oft in harms way < 14Evie > better flowers on my graves love then yours < 04Molly > 13Why Evie? < 14Evie > you have many people who would mourn for you, i however have little-it is better that way, maybe then i will see my family again * Evie looks at the window, shock on her face not sure whether she actually jsut said the sentance she did < 04Molly > 13Oh, I am sorry, I thought they were just in Innismore... * Evie sighs < 04Molly > 13And i think you overestimate the people who would mourn me... < 14Evie > No, they have passed on, murdered by another who lives in the marshes, me and my sister also were ment to die, yet my sister got away, and i was here < 14Evie > how so? < 04Molly > 13So your sister is alive? < 14Evie > yes, Brenna, i want her to live with friends-yet i know she is trying to find me < 14Evie > i feel it is too dangerous for her to not be around a stable family, she is only young < 04Molly > 13I can understand that, it must be hard to not be with the person she cares for... < 14Evie > oh dont get me wrong, it kills me not being with her, it is like we are one, but i cannot risk her being here, first of all, there is no where for her to stay, second of all-i refuse to have her come across things like elementals < 04Molly > 13This house might not be best suited to her then. < 14Evie > exactly, and until then i do not want to keep visiting her and leaving her, for i dont want to break her heart over and over again.. < 04Molly > 13It must be very sad < 04Molly > 13It seems that everyone here has lost someone, or something dear to them < 14Evie > indeed, it is why i do not mention my troubles, i wouldnt want to add them to anyone elses < 04Molly > 13I believe that everything will turn for the good, for all of us < 14Evie > hopefully < 04Molly > 13You shall meet a lovely man and marry, and Brenna will be able to live with you and help raise your babies... Lord Torrington will find a way to win Lady catherienes heart, once he decides thats wht he wants.... david will in the heart of the village girl and marry her.... Jaeger and I will live a quiet, stable life in Lower tawstock... < 14Evie > and Morgan? * Molly sighs heavily < 04Molly > 13I do not know what will happen for Morgan... everyone else seems to yearn for a future, and he is so chained to his past... < 14Evie > he is chained by guilt i believe < 14Evie > and it is not my place to try and break that chain of guilt, hence why i didnt put up a fight when he was on about Dietlinde * Molly goes to the fireplace, kneeling before it to still the embers, her eyes closed < 04Molly > 13I wish.... If there was something that be done, I would have it so < 14Evie > me too < 14Evie > i have yet to visit my mother and fathers graves < 04Molly > 13Perhaps you should? * Evie sighs < 14Evie > i fear that if i go, Brenna will catch wind of it, while it will be nice to visit her, if we visit our parents grave-that murdering feck could easily try to kill me and Brenna, and while i would gladly lay my life down for her, i cannot risk even the smallest chance of her death < 04Molly > 13Why would this assailant still wish your demise, after so many moons? * Evie shrugs < 14Evie > i am afraid i have tried to block it out for a while, so i do not remember exactly his motives < 14Evie > i do wish to remember though since i need to know how in danger me and Brenna are < 04Molly > 13I can make no suggestion, for such matters are beyond me < 14Evie > maybe i'll invite brenna here one day < 04Molly > 13Yes, I am sure she would be welcome... or, if you like, she could stay in my house in the summer? * Evie smiles < 14Evie > Thankyou molly, that would make me so happy < 14Evie > i think i shall write to her soon.. * Molly smiles back < 14Evie > Right, everything packed? < 04Molly > 13I believe so * Molly looks around the room with a sigh < 14Evie > how long will you been gone for? < 04Molly > 13About two quaters of the moon < 14Evie > ah ok *Me suddenly has a sharp intake of breath, her lips burn, she touches them. and is back to normal all in the space of 10 seconds* < 14Evie > I remember now * Molly looks sideways at her < 14Evie > I must of mixed up stories...the man...if he can be called a man, was not a natural being < 14Evie > he could see things, feel things, i think he was created in the marshes, hence why my family was in the way of him * Evie starts to remember everything, tears forming in her eyes "Molly, i cannot stay here" * Molly goes to her, putting her arms around her like she would a child < 14Evie > he knows im here...i want to protect people, but i am just putting them in danger by staying here < 04Molly > 13Shush Evie, it is ok... he will not follow you here, why would he? < 14Evie > because hes evil < 14Evie > he killed my family for no reason < 14Evie > a lot fo wierd creatures live hidden in the marshes, like the pixie that did this to my hair < 14Evie > *of < 04Molly > 13But then he probably has little reason to follow you, rather than find others closer to home * Evie opens her eyes widely < 14Evie > Brenna! * Molly pulls away slightly to give Evie room < 14Evie > and im guessing he wants to kill me because me and brenna managed to get away * Molly looks unhappy < 04Molly > 13Then I should imagine you must face him and beat him to be truly safe * Evie composes herself < 14Evie > Yes, i imagine so < 04Molly > 13Then Brenna will be safer with you, for you can defend her easier if you are with her if he comes * Evie nods < 14Evie > i am sorry to put this upon you with the day of your departure < 04Molly > 13I would suggest that if you decide to go before we return, you advise Morgan, for otherwise I can forsee more trouble between you < 14Evie > if i return.. < 14Evie > he sees many things... < 04Molly > 13And I have tended emotional wounds here in this house for many, far greater than the physical ones... do not fear adding to my burden * Evie flings her arms around Molly < 14Evie > thankyou so much, you are a true friend * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13Evie, can you read and write? < 14Evie > Yes, not at the level say, inigo can-but me mam did teach me a few things * Evie blushes at the name of inigos mention < 04Molly > 13Then if you do leave, will you write to me, and I to you? * Evie smiles < 14Evie > of course! < 04Molly > 13We need to move this trunk down to the courtyard < 14Evie > right, do you want front or back end? < 04Molly > 13I do not mind * Evie goe to pick the trunk up, then stops-she goes to the door and opens it < 14Evie > that might help... < 04Molly > 13Yes... * Evie goes to the back of the trunk and grabs the handle * Molly takes the other end, going slowly... the trunk is heavy, but not unmanagable * Molly helps Evie take it all the way down to the coachyard < 04Molly > 13Oh, I forgot my bag... If you see the others, please let them know I follow anon < 14Evie > will do * Molly turns to go back in to the house... * Evie looks around at the trees, taking a big deep breath and trying to remember happy times, before all the death and distruction