< 04Molly > 13 4 That evening, Molly walks in the lawns of the monestary, dawdling. She looks tense, her mood seeming to match the weather which has come in with a fine grey mist. She is wrapped in her blue cloak, hair returned to its loose style * Morgan wanders around the corner, looking back along the building. He wears his loose sleeved shirt, leather waistcoat and leather sleeveless jacket * Molly spots him, looking him up and down, before looking around quickly. Seeing no-one she walks over to him slowly * Molly coughs slightly to attract his attention * Morgan looks round quickly < 14Morgan > Molly < 04Molly > 13I am sorry, do I intrude upon your solitude? < 14Morgan > you surprised me is all < 04Molly > 13Care you to walk with me? I believe it might be some time before I spend an evening on solid ground... * Molly smiles at him * Morgan nods < 14Morgan > of course my lady < 04Molly > 13Not ye... Oh, actually, yes, I suppose I am * Molly blushes < 04Molly > 13Shall we walk down towards the chapel? I do not know if you had opportunity to see it whilst we have been here, for I have seen little of you < 14Morgan > if you wish to * Molly nods, and begins to walk < 04Molly > 13Are you prepared for your voyage? * Morgan follows on, half a step behind < 14Morgan > it is but a short trip to Eisen, it shouldn't take long at all * Molly falls back to match his pace, feeling suddenly unsure of how she should now act < 04Molly > 13It is possible that you might return to the estate before us? < 14Morgan > sorry, force of habit < 14Morgan > possibly... but extremely unlikely * Molly looks back, the monestary behind and the chapel ahead, and no-one to be seen. She stops and turns to him < 04Molly > 13I do hope you do not believe I meant insult by not remaining at your side whilst we have been here... * Molly looks at him, her gaze at chest height, voice quiet < 14Morgan > your choice of company perturbed me somewhat, I will admit < 04Molly > 13I sought out to discover the Colonel and his companies risk to your alias, but... * Molly blushes, fidgetting with her gloves < 14Morgan > but? < 04Molly > 13But they are very charming company, and have offered me their aid for finding a crew for my vessel. Though my initial motivation was gathering information, I have found myself welcomed and accepted by them, and it pleases me to be in their company * misterx [~matti@80.220.28.225] has left IRC * Molly meets his eyes, almost imperceptibly studying for a reaction < 14Morgan > Well, it is fitting that a lady should be comfortable in the company of other nobles... I think it was a good group to start with * Molly looks away < 04Molly > 13I believe that my initial observation upon meeting Captain Holzheim stands, that Eisen men are always handsome and charming, for I cannot fault the looks nor conversation of any of those I met this weekend... < 14Morgan > but there's always an exception that proves the rule * Molly looks at him, but drops her eyes quickly, her shyness returning < 04Molly > 13You are so very wrong, I assure you. I have not met an Eisen man yet who I have not felt drawn to < 14Morgan > I wonder if its a side effect of the turmoil in Eisen < 04Molly > 13I am not sure I understand? < 14Morgan > a reaction to the stresses of an upbringing in such a hard place to live < 04Molly > 13That makes Eisen men so charming? * Molly smiles softly < 14Morgan > perhaps * Molly looks slightly unsure of herself, eyes down cast < 04Molly > 13Perhaps I asked at an inopportune moment, but I do dearly hope that I managed to do justice to the dress you bought for me... < 14Morgan > more than did it justice * Molly looks at him with a smile < 04Molly > 13I am pleased. As the ladies helped me dress, I did ponder upon whether you would find it... pleasing * Molly speaks carefully, picking her words < 14Morgan > I did * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > 13Funnily, had it been any colour other than red, I might have found myself without an escort to dine... < 14Morgan > I found myself eating, mostly, alone < 04Molly > 13I had dearly wished that you would have come to the top table to eat with us.... I believe I was not the only one who noted your absence, though I believe for different reasons < 14Morgan > oh? < 04Molly > 13It was remarked upon by both the Colonel and the Lieutenant that there was another within the monestary who ought to take their place at the top table, but whose secrecy they would respect. It is not a challenging puzzle to my mind, particularly when I watched for any sign that they knew of you * Molly bites her lip slightly, looking at the floor < 14Morgan > its a fair assumption, I suppose, given the conversation I had with the Lieutenant * Molly looks up * Morgan 's speech becomes coloured with a hint of an accent < 04Molly > 13I was not aware that you had < 14Morgan > I spent an evening and most of the day staring at the man trying to work out who he is and how I recognise him < 04Molly > 13And found you an answer? < 14Morgan > no < 14Morgan > I could have met him at some point in Eisen, or in any other place to which we have both been < 04Molly > 13Did you discover much regarding the origins of their company? < 14Morgan > it was not their company I was interested in... it was him < 04Molly > 13It must be... strange for you to be in the company of Eisen men once more? < 14Morgan > its been a long time, it was... comfortable < 14Morgan > do you understand? < 04Molly > 13I understand the idea, though have never experienced it. * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13I am pleased that we have met them, for I wonder that perhaps they might know of a man who might have Evie as a wife. Though I confess I have been a poor friend, for it seems I am unable to attract their attention to anyone but myself. * Molly blushes slightly, her eyes sparkle < 14Morgan > a husband for Eiblinn? < 04Molly > 13She needs a home, security, love. Such things are important to a woman.... I do not believe she has the attributes that would attract and hold a man easily, and I feel perhaps I ought to aid her. < 14Morgan > those attributes being? < 04Molly > 13An ability to flirt, to demure, to talk to a man as if he is saying the most important words in the world... * Molly looks at the floor, wanting to meet his eyes but finding herself unable * Morgan nods slowly < 14Morgan > oh its true she does not have those qualities, yes < 04Molly > 13I... I do not suggest that I possess such skills, of course, just simply that in my new found position in life, I might have more avenues I can follow to see her right. * Molly turns from him slightly, feeling embarassed < 14Morgan > you have them in spades < 04Molly > 13I think I might have just been lucky, and in my element this weekend. It amuses me, that I had once said were I in a position to, I would find joy in breaking the hearts of eligible young nobles, and I can not lie to you and say I have not greatly enjoyed flirting with them * Molly looks up at him quickly then looks away < 14Morgan > then I rather suspect to find a swathe of young men dying of broken hearts in your wake wherever you travel < 04Molly > 13Oh, they will not die, for they will very quickly forget me. I doubt that my charms hold any appeal after the initial interest... < 04Molly > 13Do you not think, my lord? * Molly 's eyes are full of mischief < 14Morgan > no, I do not < 04Molly > 13I believe I have already caused some heartache for the Colonel, for he sought my favour, and I advised him that he would need to earn it... * Molly takes out a length of blue ribbon from her bag < 14Morgan > and you feel he has not earned it yet? < 04Molly > 13There is that... but actually, I was of a mind to give it to another... < 14Morgan > oh? * Molly blushes < 04Molly > 13I... Only... Oh, Morgan, you must surely know well enough by now that I would bestow it upon you before any other... My concern is more that you would not accept it, or would misinterpret the gesture * Molly looks down at the ribbon, weaving it in and out of her fingers < 14Morgan > then speak plainly as to what the gesture means, and save us both from such a danger < 04Molly > 13I would that you take it as a gesture of my affections, of my respect, and of my wish for your safety and success... I would not have you think that I in any way attempt to lay claim upon you, nor ask anything of you. * Molly wraps it tighter around her fingers, looking intently at it, face scarlet < 14Morgan > then I would gladly take it * Molly looks up, surprised < 04Molly > 13You would? < 14Morgan > of course I would < 04Molly > 13Then I am very glad I explained my meaning to you, for I would be so pleased by it. Will you wear it upon your sword? < 14Morgan > if that is your wish * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > 13The wishes of a girl can come true in many ways, oft the most unexpected ways... But yes, I wish that you take my favour, that you might know you remain in my thoughts, regardless of the distance that shall come between us * Morgan looks to the floor * Molly unwinds the ribbon from her fingers, and it trails down, curled. She looks at him, slightly uneasy < 04Molly > 13Have I spoken out of turn some how? * Morgan shakes his head < 14Morgan > it has been some time since I have received any gift, barring the brooch... and I am still... unsure of myself when receiving them * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13I had noticed that between us, it tends to be I who is most unsure of myself when we are together.... < 04Molly > 13I believe you must now allow me to tie my favour to your sword, my lord * Morgan pulls the sword from the frog, and presents it across his forearm * Molly bites her lower lip. She reaches out, tentatively, carefully, and slowly winds the ribbon round and around the handle. She looks up at him, her eyes soft, unguarded. She slowly ties the ends together into a knot, hands lingering * Morgan watches intently * Molly moves her hand slowly down the blade, careful not to cut herself, until it rests upon his forearm * Morgan moves his eyes from Molly's hands to her eyes * Molly 's eyes are intense, a burning blue flame. There is an atmosphere about her, an air of forced restraint. She speaks low and quiet < 04Molly > 13You must be careful, my lord, for I would be greatly pained for you and my favour to not return safely. < 14Morgan > I shall be as careful as I can my lady, I assure you < 04Molly > 13I hope that you find whatever is there that you seek. I should doubt that you have a moment free to think of me, but you can rest assured that you will not be far from my mind, as you have not been for a good while now... * Molly blushes, looking down < 14Morgan > I am absolutely certain that you will be in my thoughts for much of my journey * Molly can't help but grin, and she tries to cover it by biting her lip < 04Molly > 13You are far too kind < 14Morgan > no, I am far too honest < 04Molly > 13You have no need to fear being honest with me... I would rather you spoke true, and hurt me, than lie to appease me. I appear to have a few Eisen men willing to tell me pretty lies, but it does not compare to the things you have spoken to me in truth * Molly looks away, highly embarassed * Molly steals a glance, and looks at his lips. She closes her eyes and turns to look away, hoping he did not notice < 04Molly > 13I... Ummmm.... When will you be leaving us? < 14Morgan > soon. I've a long way to travel. Though the journey will give me time to think things over * Molly looks intrigued < 04Molly > 13Indeed? * Morgan nods < 14Morgan > Master at Arms is not a position for a nobleman to be ashamed of, socially speaking. I'm considering telling my parents where I am and what I do * Molly 's eyes go wide < 04Molly > 13Will they not reveal it to your brother? < 14Morgan > most likely, hence my thought on how... suitable a profession master at arms is * Molly 's voice carries a small amount of poorly concealed fear < 04Molly > 13You might choose to leave Lady Catherine's employ? * Morgan shakes his head < 14Morgan > no, I've no worry of being sent from the house on account of my identity anymore, so my actions to stay hidden needn't be so fervant < 04Molly > 13I am afraid I do not understand... < 14Morgan > I've taken a job that Edward could understand a nobleman taking, so I've no real worry of his... interference with the house < 04Molly > 13That makes sense. It would be preferable that he were not to arrive upon the estate. Though it seems possible that if he did, I would not see him at all. My life appears to be leading me further and further from there.... * Molly doesn't look particuarly pleased about it < 14Morgan > as a lady of the high seas, your future leads wherever you wish it to < 04Molly > 13No one's future leads wherever they wish it to, because one's past must always be considered. I am unsure as to what I will do, for the decision regarding my future is not mine alone to make * Molly smiles at him < 14Morgan > perhaps not < 04Molly > 13I believe there is no perhaps about it. I have made a promise, and would do great injury to rescind such, even though I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that I can not be the sort of wife he seeks < 14Morgan > I happen to agree on both counts < 04Molly > 13That it will do pain, and that I can not give him my heart? < 14Morgan > indeed < 04Molly > 13Then yours shall not be the the only voyage that requires much thinking to be done... < 04Molly > 13I appear to have moved from having no choices at all to having no choices in which I please everyone * Molly grins at him < 14Morgan > welcome to the life of the upper classes < 04Molly > 13I had not thought of it like that... I suppose you are right, I seem to have stepped from one circle to another... I shall be intrigued to tell my father of my good luck. * Molly looks at him < 14Morgan > I've no doubt he'll be surprised < 04Molly > 13Oh Morgan, I shall miss you greatly! And that you might return with the prospect of being honest of your origins, perhaps you might sit at the top table upon your return, with the rest of us! * Molly laughs, a genuine, unforced sound < 14Morgan > perhaps I will... though I rather feel that a table full of the sons of Eisen will make some people nervousw < 04Molly > 13It will also make some greatly pleased, myself included. And if Lady Catherine were to object, perhaps we might eat at my own table, upon the Purple Rose? * Molly looks at him, her eyes taking in his face, knowing that it might be far longer than she would wish before she sees him again < 14Morgan > I doubt Lady Torrington will object, she seemed to get one quite well with them < 04Molly > 13I believe so... Perhaps she shares my weakness for eisen men? * Molly giggles, covering her mouth with her hand, an almost childlike gesture of having let something slip < 14Morgan > who knows Session Time: Mon Nov 03 00:00:00 2008 * Molly stops giggling, and steps closer to him. She stands close, a little confidence, a little bluff. < 04Molly > 13I would wish to bid you farewell now, whilst we are alone. Be well, dearest one, and at the setting of the sun each day, my thoughts will be with you, speeding you a safe and productive journey.... < 14Morgan > Lady Forrester, each day away I shall yearn for your company * Molly blushes, dropping her eyes < 04Molly > 13And I yours, more than I could dare to express * Molly takes his hand, squeezing it firmly in hers. She meets his eyes < 04Molly > 13I must bid you farewell and return, for I do not know that I trust myself to stay any longer.... * Morgan nods < 14Morgan > as you wish, my lady < 04Molly > 13It is far from as I wish... * Molly lets go of his hand < 04Molly > 13Goodbye, Lord Koertig < 14Morgan > Auf Wiederschauen Lady Forrester * Molly turns, and walks several steps away. She hesitates, and then turns back. She walks back to him, and presses herself against him, kissing him quickly on the lips * Morgan kisses back briefly before pulling away * Molly steps away, a wry smile upon her face. * Molly turns away, walking quickly up the hill towards the monestary, pinching her lower lip.