< 04Molly > 13 4 A few days have passed since their return, and Molly has been conspicious in her absense, having missed dinner each night, eating a little in the kicthen in a hurry. She has been too busy to talk, restoring order to the house. This evening finds her sat on the wall in the rose garden as the sun goes down, eyes closed. She looks peaceful. Dinner time has been and gone, again without her presense. * Evie goes to walk into her usual spot on the grass-right in the middle. She once again has no shoes on and wears a simple white cotton top and dark green ankle length skirt. She smiles at the touch of the moist grass and is about to continue her walk to the middle when she spots molly. She decides to walk over, but loudly so Molly isn't startled. * Molly turns at the footsteps, looking at Evie quickly before she looks back over towards the village < 14Evie > Alright there love? *Evie walks over to the wall and gives Molly a bit of distance, just incase anything is wrong* I thought i'd be the only one out here at this time of night? * Molly speaks quietly, fatigue obvous in her voice < 04Molly > 13It is not late, only just past sunset... why in Carleon I was oft awake until the moon was high! * Evie smiles < 14Evie > I know *she sits on the wall* just im the only one that comes out here when its dark..well to my knowledge anyway. you ok anyway? < 04Molly > 13Yes, I have had much work to do upon my return, and wanted to complete it thoroughly. I think I had forgotten the strain the tasks put upon me, for truly I did no housekeeping at all in the city! * Evie giggles. "Well, if you tell me what to do, i'm always free to help, walking around all day isn't really that tiring. You all prepared for the trip abroad? to think, you've not long unpacked, and now you have to pack again!" * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13I shall simply add items that I was unable to take to Carleon. I shall be ready to travel post haste, for I found it very enjoyable < 14Evie > I've never really packed propperly to go away somewhere, only from my home to here. and well all i could afford to take was the bare essentials. Do you know where we have to travel to? * Molly shakes her head < 04Molly > 13Not really, though I believe Captain Tsaylur and her crew will * Morgan strides down from the forest, looking back every few feet * Molly looks out over the village, lost in thought though her face is unreadable * Evie notices a slight movement from the forest and darts her gaze to the culprit. Subconsciously her hand slips to her mace as she squints to see if she recognises the figure. * Molly puts her hand to a mouth, looking around before giving a quiet yawn. She shakes her head slightly to clear it < 04Molly > 13Goodness! Hard work is a habit easily lost... * Morgan draws closer < 14Morgan > ladies... what are you doing out after sunset? * Molly turns to him with a smile * Evie instantly relaxes at the sound of Morgans voice, her grip loosens the mace. < 04Molly > 13I believe I am recovering from a few days intensive toil... I was telling Evie that hard work is an easily broken habit when one does not labour so for many days * Evie looks at molly while she speak, she then turns back round to Morgan and smiles * Morgan shrugs < 14Evie > Wait, was you ment to do the forest patrol tonight? < 14Morgan > walking at a given pace doesn't particularly tire me < 14Morgan > I patrol the entire grounds, regardless of what route you choose * Molly looks at Morgan, and then pulls her blue cloak tighter around herself < 04Molly > 13If you are in need of a more labourious task, I am certain that I must have been less than my usual exacting self in some areas of the house... < 14Evie > Oh, would explain why i have on occasion caught you out here when i was too *evie leans more back and looks up at the night sky* < 14Morgan > housework does not appeal to me, since I would be hard pushed to defend this place with a scrubbing brush... < 14Morgan > that said... * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > 13If anyone could, it would be you... < 14Morgan > oh, undoubtedly. Excuse me, mister pirate, would you hold this for a second... < 04Molly > 13Perhaps along side educating me to a sword, you would also teach me your considerable brush-wielding skills? * Molly grins at him, eyes sparkling < 14Morgan > ahh yes, for truly the sound of bristle meeting helm has been heard on many a battlefield * Molly stretches, arching her back < 14Evie > Theres so many little patterns in the sky that you just cant see until you look for them..they're so beautiful < 04Molly > 13I fear I have been too spoilt in Carleon... *she pauses, looking upwards* I have found myself less nimble at my regular duties for inactivity's sake < 04Molly > 13I agree Evie, there are few things I have seen more beautiful * Molly sighs softly, looking at the sky * Evie smiles < 14Evie > Do not worry, im sure you will return to your normal pace of work very soon. and anyway, its not like you'll have to keep it up for the rest of your life now < 04Molly > 13No, quite... < 04Molly > 13I have been thinking about the wedding... * Molly speaks, her voice tentative, as if unsure whether to continue speaking < 04Molly > 13... I think I might have had a change of mind < 14Morgan > about what, exactly < 04Molly > 13I am wondering that perhaps a ceremony of the old ways would be the wrong choice * Evie looks at Molly, showing she is listening intently * Molly looks down at her hands, her face showing her uncertainty < 14Morgan > I think that would be wise * Molly looks to him < 04Molly > 13You do? < 14Evie > i agree < 14Morgan > Tolerant though I am of your faith, your union should be sworn in front of the true god * Molly looks away < 04Molly > 13It would be easier, for safety's sake. Lord Jaeger does not hold the same inclinations I do, and it is only fitting that any children we might have follow the modern faith from their first days * Molly looks back to Morgan < 14Morgan > quite < 14Evie > Maybe two ceremonies? * Molly turns to Evie * Evie looks at Molly...not sure whether her suggestion has offended, or is just plain stupid < 04Molly > 13No, I think not... Though the idea of a ceremony before that which I believe would be desireable, circumstances dictates that prudence and caution are preferable. < 14Evie > Well... < 14Evie > do you think Jaeger will ever know your true faith? * Molly speaks quietly < 04Molly > 13It is not a secret I have kept from him, though I spoke it only after believeing him too enraptured to judge me < 14Evie > Well, if he already knows-then maybe you _could_ have a second ceremony, just very very private * Molly interlocks her fingers, looking at her hands < 14Morgan > and risk the ire of the inquisitors should it come to light? < 14Morgan > I cant allow that on this estate * Evie thinks < 14Evie > does it have to neccesarily have to be on this estate < 04Molly > 13I know you would like to see such a ceremony, as would I, were things different, but it will not be so * Molly looks to Evie < 04Molly > 13I am sorry Evie, but you will have to wait for your own wedding for such a ceremony, for regardless of location, this union will not be forged in such a way * Evie goes bright red and looks at Morgan to see his reaction * Morgan stares stoically across the valley, hand on sword pommel * Evie tries desperatly to change the subject < 14Evie > Erm...well, when will the wedding be? have you decided yet? < 04Molly > 13There are a few details to smooth out, though I believe it will be after the turn of the year, possibly February < 14Evie > I like the sound of that, right at the start of spring < 14Evie > well..virtually at the start < 04Molly > 13And once it is done, we shall travel for the family estate to be welcomed, and married again, upon the Jaeger lands * Evie smiles * Molly turns the bracelet on her wrist, moving it around < 14Evie > i bet it will be wonderful * Evie notices the movement < 14Evie > where did you get that from? * Molly looks at it. It is the same bracelet she showed Evie on her return from Carleon < 04Molly > 13Carleon... where else? * Molly laughs softly * Evie suddenly remembers and laughs too < 04Molly > 13You would be amazed of all the wonders that can be found in the fair city... < 14Evie > Sorry, it slipped my mind * Molly looks to Morgan < 04Molly > 13I wonder, do you know if Lord Jaeger has spoken to her Ladyship yet regarding the marriage? < 14Morgan > I dont know. I could enquire... * Evie looks up to the sky again smiling * Molly shakes her head < 04Molly > 13I shall ask myself, for he might be more inclined to progress further at my reminding him... There is much to be done. * Evie speaks quieter, half paying attention "anything i can help with" * Molly looks to her < 04Molly > 13Possibly... it depends greatly on her reaction to the news, and my request to discover if she will be willing to rent or sell us a house on her lands * Molly shivers, and pulls the cloak tighter, her eyes unfocused * Molly speaks, sounding distracted < 04Molly > 13I should wish to have such in place by Christmas, for the ground will need tilling before the coldness freezes it hard. I would have a head start on my growing season once we reside there by such early action * Molly remains looking over the village < 04Molly > 13What thinks you? < 14Morgan > I think you're probably right, it'd need tilling before it freezes * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13Then that is what I shall do. I will obviously ensure that it does not remove me from my duties here... < 14Morgan > take any time you need... the staff have to learn to cope without you < 04Molly > 13Judging from how I have returned to find it, I believe even were I to stop today they might not be ready to have it in good order for the wedding day! * Molly giggles something that is rarely heard from her < 04Molly > 13I believe that when I return from Castille, I shall begin their instruction, if it pleases you, Morgan? < 14Morgan > As you think best < 04Molly > 13I would not wish to leave the place completely of a want of my skills * Molly smiles at him < 14Evie > How are you ment to celebrate the day of your birth? * Molly laughs < 04Molly > 13I have not a clue, for being the thirteenth and last child of farming parents, it was of little consequence * Molly turns from Evie, looking back to Morgan < 04Molly > 13Do you know of any customs that apply to days of birth? < 14Morgan > not that come to mind, no < 04Molly > 13I believe that Lady Catherine had a ball once for hers, before my time here < 14Evie > Well, i don't think if i wanted to celebrate, i would be able to throw a ball *Evie laughs softly* * Molly smiles at her < 04Molly > 13Even as a Lady, I still will not have a hearth with enough space for dancing * Evie stretches and yawns < 04Molly > 13how would you wish to mark the event? < 14Evie > Hmm... * Evie thinks < 14Evie > i do not know, but it falls upon the date while we are at the monastry < 14Evie > i suppose thats an event in itself? < 04Molly > 13Very true... * Evie shurgs < 14Evie > its not like its an important date anyway, i will only be 19 years of age < 04Molly > 13It was but a few moons ago that the time of my birth came, for I know only that I was born between the high summer and lammas tide, and it also went unnoticed < 14Evie > Well, me mam is pretty sure it was on the last day of this month, it is an imprtant day for her-and well she said she wouldnt forget it being on a day like that < 04Molly > 13I know not why, but I believed you to be a few summers from nineteen still... < 14Evie > Oh? how many years did you think i had lived then? * Molly looks away awkwardly, having realised her faux pas < 04Molly > 13Maybe sixteen or seventeen perhaps... I would have guessed you to be more than a few scarce months younger than I * Evie smiles < 14Evie > No, i put it down to the rich marshland, for the life there is, in my opinion, much more...alive.. then the avalonian wildlife i have seen so far < 14Evie > must effect the residents to *She laughs softly again* * Molly tenses almost imperciptibly < 04Molly > 13I have seen no country more beautiful than Avalon * Morgan speaks quietly < 14Morgan > I have * Molly looks to him < 14Evie > Ahh, but have you gazed upon the Innish marshland when the sun decides to peek just above the distance? all the lush reeds glistening with the dew that covers them like a sheet...*Evie snaps out of her ramble to look at Morgan* < 14Evie > what country do you speak of Morgan? < 14Morgan > yes, I have < 04Molly > 13I believe my opinion may change, once I have opportunity to explore other lands than this, but in my heart I shall always be an Avalonian Rose * Molly blushes < 14Morgan > I speak of home * Molly looks to him < 04Molly > 13From the map, it looks lovely < 14Evie > i havn't even seen a map of your home, whats it like Morgan? < 14Morgan > its... a lot like Avalon, but... greener < 04Molly > 13It must be hard to watch war rip right through such a special place. Is there much peace there yet? < 14Evie > I'm sorry to interupt, but watching the sky has somehow made me _really_ tired < 14Evie > i must retire to be up in time for my morning patrol * Evie drops down onto the grass as gracefully as she can manage * Molly looks quickly to Evie with a nod < 04Molly > 13Goodnight Evie < 14Evie > Goodnight Molly...G'night Morgan *She starts to walk off, she finds an innocent pleasure as the mud slightly squelches in between her toes and the smell of the slightly damp grass, She walks to her room for the night* * Molly looks at the sky, red and pink on the western horizon fading to purple and dark blue in the east. A star twinkles above the lage hill that forms the village's backdrop [ 3:32am ] Evie (LARPentert@82-36-245-150.cable.ubr04.wolv.blueyonder.co.uk) has parted. 12 « 113 people 12 » * Evie [LARPentert@82-36-245-150.cable.ubr04.wolv.blueyonder.co.uk] has left IRC < 04Molly > 13Do I make the right choice, in regards to the ceremony? * Molly 's voice is quiet, and she looks much more relaxed now that Evie has gone. < 14Morgan > I think so < 04Molly > 13I can not explain why, but since we alighted in Avebury, it just feels... wrong, somehow < 14Morgan > oh? * Molly looks up at the sky < 04Molly > 13I could try for many hours, and yet still not be able to portray is effectively... it is more instinct than thought < 04Molly > 13(is = it) < 14Morgan > I see * Molly turns to him < 04Molly > 13You are wiser than me, to deny your faith where there is risk * Morgan looks sidelong at Molly < 14Morgan > meaning? < 04Molly > 13You implied to Evie that you believe in the new ways, whilst tolerating the old ways, and it was a deception, at least to my mind... perhaps I have misread you, it would not be the first time * Molly looks away, questioning herself < 14Morgan > I think it best that you speak plainly on this subject * Molly looks to him, speaking quietly < 04Molly > 13You told Evie you did not believe in the old faith, yet I was of the belief that you did < 04Molly > 13But I conceed, I am often wrong where you are concerned * Molly looks away * Morgan continues to look at Molly, eyes intent < 14Morgan > I said no such thing * Molly closes her eyes, asking her mind to recall her words, one of her greatest assets < 04Molly > 13That as much as you tolerate my faith, the union should be made before the true god... < 14Morgan > And... at what point did I say that was _my_ belief? < 04Molly > 13That which was your belief? * Molly opens her eyes, looking at the ground < 04Molly > 13That you believe in the old ways, or that from your statement you believe in the new ones? < 14Morgan > Either < 04Molly > 13By saying that you tolerated my faith, and using the words 'true god', you implied that the modern religion was the one you follow * Molly hesitates < 14Morgan > perhaps. Did I ever state that to be the case? < 14Morgan > Would I be wise to allow Eiblinn to believe that I am of older faith when she is determined to be close to a man I so strongly distrust? < 04Molly > 13As I said, you are wiser than I < 14Morgan > no, simply more accustomed to lying by omission * Molly looks at her feet, feeling chided < 04Molly > 13Then the words you spoke to Gawain were what I believed them to be? < 14Morgan > being? < 04Molly > 13Gesegnet seien Sie kleines... blessed be, little one < 14Morgan > indeed * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > 13Do you still trust me? < 14Morgan > I do < 04Molly > 13Good, for I should hate to lose that < 14Morgan > There is little you could do to cause such a thing * Molly looks out over the village and her eyes go wide < 04Molly > 13Gods in theah, why did I ponder so much that I might have been wrong about my assumptions of your faith, for I now recall a particular statement that I should have known it by. I wonder if I lose the keeness of my mind with age * Molly then blushes at the memory < 14Morgan > I rather think its more likely that I weave such a web of lies, spotting the truth is difficult < 04Molly > 13You speak so very true, on that at least. Your truth is indeed a meandering brook... * Molly looks at him < 04Molly > 13Do you believe then, that this is not the only life you will live, and that after death there are others? < 14Morgan > I'm not entirely certain on that * Molly nods at him < 04Molly > 13I am not entirely certain of anything, but I find the idea appeals < 14Morgan > does it? * Molly looks up to the sky < 14Morgan > I rather prefer the idea of being reunited with my loved ones * Molly looks away < 04Molly > 13Oh Morgan, I am sorry, I should have not spoken of it, I did not think... < 14Morgan > Worry not. < 14Morgan > Though it pains me to be away from them, my absence from them is not permanent < 04Molly > 13I shall hope that my beliefs of many lives are wrong, for your sake alone... < 14Morgan > perhaps we are both right. Who knows what the lady has in store * Molly looks at him with a smile < 04Molly > 13I hope she grants you your dream, and me my chance to live again, perhaps as a Vodacce Courtesan, or as an actress on the Carleon stage? * Molly giggles < 14Morgan > Vodacce... I should imagine I'd lose you for days in their dress parlours < 04Molly > 13Then you are fortunate, good sir, to not have to provide me an escort to Numa, as the rumours imply * Molly smiles, slightly saddly, as she automatically reverts to the old nickname she bestowed him with < 14Morgan > what rumours? * Molly blushes < 04Molly > 13I understood slightly more of your conversation on the docks than I needed to show I comprehended < 14Morgan > I see * Molly watches him closely < 04Molly > 13I made out something about him taking us to Numa, but you being asleep... < 14Morgan > I see < 04Molly > 13And it did not sound as if he meant it as a plan for the future, more something that had happened previously * Molly looks down < 14Morgan > a little disinformation to keep my brother guessing < 04Molly > 13makes perfect sense, for I should imagine by now he has already heard that you travelled to Carleon with a Companion < 14Morgan > indeed * Molly removes the brcelet from her right wrist, switching it to her left < 04Molly > 13I must wonder what he will think on that... < 14Morgan > I have no idea < 04Molly > 13Is it the first time you have laid such misinformation? < 14Morgan > its not the first time I've lain down misinformation, but the first involving another * Molly looks deep in thought < 04Molly > 13I wonder if perhaps he will see it as a sign of victory... < 14Morgan > I'm not entirely sure I care < 14Morgan > though... apart from the rumour of the trip to Numa... nothing else about the information he receives is falsehood < 04Molly > 13His reaction to the involvement of a woman may make the difference between him pursuing you further or leaving you alone... * Molly 's face bears the same expression she has when working on a puzzle * Molly shakes her head slightly, giving up. She looks back to him < 04Molly > 13Think you that Evie hopes that if she speaks of it enough, a party to mark her birth will be had? < 14Morgan > It will not occur < 04Molly > 13I do not doubt that, for I might be mildly aggrieved were she to have a party for hers when the time of my birth passed without note * Molly laughs softly < 14Morgan > If it is of any comfort, mine passes by unnoticed also < 04Molly > 13I can assure you it would not, were I to know of it < 14Morgan > It is of no import < 04Molly > 13You are my greatest friend, and therefore it bears import to me, though I will understand if you do not wish to share it. < 14Morgan > your choice in friends leaves much to be desired < 04Molly > 13I have chosen the friends I desire, and it pleases me well < 14Morgan > the friends you desire? * Molly blushes < 04Molly > 13I have chosen the friends whose friendships I wished to have... I believe it to be harder to misconstrue when said in such a manner... I do not have _friends_ that I desire... * Morgan looks to the floor * Molly looks away, feeling she's said something more stupid in her attempt to elaborate < 04Molly > 13I mean I do not have multiple friends that... oh damn and blast! * Molly 's face is scarlet < 04Molly > 13I shouldn't have used the word desire in my initial statement, not in an inappropriate sense, but.. I simply... I'm sorry * Molly ;s voice starts to waver < 14Morgan > Molly... < 14Morgan > given our time in Carleon... * Molly turns towards him, eyes downcast * Morgan sighs, his frustration obvious * Molly bites her lip < 04Molly > 13You are right, of course < 04Molly > 13I suppose my slip comes from the fact I have been trying so hard not to think of it these last few days... * Molly shrugs slightly < 04Molly > 13Possibly also why I have thrown myself in to my work. I trade hard work for thoughts I must not have < 14Morgan > perhaps it would be wiser if I chose my words more carefully... I should not want to cause you this distress again < 04Molly > 13I would not have you alter your words at all. First and foremost, I am your confidant, and will remain such as long as it suits you to have me. * Morgan speaks almost in a whisper < 14Morgan > for as long as circumstances allow < 04Molly > 13I will always be ready to hear you, if you need a kindly ear. I lose a great deal when this betrothal is settled, but I will still be myself, underneath. * Molly spoke the words slowly, with great consideration * Molly looks to him with a reassuring smile < 14Morgan > it means a great deal to me, blossom < 04Molly > 13Everyone needs a friend, regardless of circumstance < 04Molly > 13You will always be my dearest friend, in my head and in my heart, come what may * Molly looks down at her hands < 04Molly > 13Oh my, from the dirt on my hands, I would believe I must be covered head to toe in dust and dirt. * Molly stands up, shaking her dress down < 14Morgan > You're certainly not quite your usual pristine self < 04Molly > 13I think I ought to go and take off these filthy clothes and bathe in a nice warm bath before bed < 14Morgan > A sound idea, blossom * Molly looks up at him, voice quiet < 04Molly > 13Good night, my dear Morgan < 14Morgan > Good night, sweet Molly * Molly smiles at him softly, eyes lingering slightly longer than normal, before turning away * Molly goes around the house, avoiding the great hall in the dark