* Molly made her excuses (see forum)) and headed around the side of the building
* @Evie follows Molly
* Molly turns, hearing footsteps behind her
< 08@Evie > i feel lady Catherine will not be up yet..following her sleeping patterns for the past few days
< 04Molly > Evie, what thinks you of Colonel Kai?
* @Evie smiles having a slight feeling about Molly's feelings for him
< 08@Evie > I think he would make a woman feel _very_ loved if she chose to accept his proposal, he is smart, kind and handsome
* Molly slows down so that they walk slow enough not to be suprised by others
< 08@Evie > and also wealthy...which doesn't hurt of course *she winks at molly*
< 04Molly > I am of a mind to have him escort you to dinner...
* @Evie looks shocked
< 08@Evie > but i thought you.. *Evie pauses* what do you think of him?
< 04Molly > *Molly smiles* I think he is a very attractive man, easy to flatter, easy to talk... he is an Eisen man through and through...
* Molly hesitates, as if going to say more but not
< 08@Evie > _please_ do not be angry at me for mentioning such thing molly...
* Molly looks at her, curious
< 08@Evie > from what i see, your eyes linger on him more then they have ever done Master Jaegers...
* @Evie tenses slightly waiting for Molly to be angry*
* Molly does not look angry but sad
< 04Molly > You might well be correct there Evie, though it shames me to admit it. I do not look at Lord jaeger the way a wife should look at her future husband, and I wrong him by looking at Eisen men...
* Molly looks away, eyes downcast
< 08@Evie > What would happen if you let your body follow where your eyes do? say if you were to decline Lord Jaeger's proposal?
* Molly stops, stands still
< 04Molly > It would cause his heart to break, and it would dishonour my word
* @Evie looks in deep thought. "but how you go on about love...would that override the chance for true happiness? I do not wish for you to doubt your actions or thoughts.."
< 04Molly > Truly Evie, I can not say what my future holds, whether I will be truly happy or not. I only know that I made a vow, and I must stick to tht vow. There is nothing between myslf and Colonel Kai, bar a few words and looks
< 08@Evie > I suppose. A few words and looks is how it starts though, and it is not like you will never see him again..
* Molly 's face darkens slightly
< 04Molly > Yes, for it would be worse for every day that I see him... every day I might like him more and more until I do something foolish...
< 08@Evie > I think that once you are reunited Jaeger, you will not do something foolish.. I do advise you take someone with you when sorting out the matter of your ship, for you will have to spend quite a while with him then
< 04Molly > I believe Morgan will travel with us, and in his presence there will definately be no mis-behaviour with Colonel Kai
* Molly laughs softly
* @Evie also laughs, she then goes serious thinking back to last night
< 08@Evie > Who do you think Morgan was on about last night? i feel he may have eyes for someone..
< 08@Evie > with the way he was talking that is..
* Molly looks at Evie
< 04Molly > You think he has eyes for someone? Even given his past?
< 08@Evie > You must admit that too? did it not sound that way last night?
* Molly looks deep in thought, recalling the conversation
< 04Molly > I truly do not know what it is he seeks, but perhaps you are right, that he seeks someone... I wondered that perhaps it is peace of mind he seeks, to be able to move forward with his life?
* @Evie looks saddened
< 08@Evie > if only i knew the way to help him... i have tried and failed, and as a result, i feel he does not even desire to speak to me at any time, unless it is strictly related to my occupation
< 04Molly > I have not asked, for what was between you is your own business, and I have no place in it. Helping him to move forward is no mean feat, and I believe only confronting his past and accpeting his error might heal his heart.... As for a possible someone, I know that he writes to Captain Tsaylur sometimes?
< 08@Evie > Hmm..
* Molly watches Evie's reaction closely
< 08@Evie > i believe i have seen her a few times look at him potentially in the way i do...especially that time when he was on the floor in the dining room when you, myself and Siobahn was there *Evie shrugs* he is a free spirit, it is up to him what desires he has
< 04Molly > You would not be hurt if he had feelings for another?
< 08@Evie > It does not matter how i feel if another woman will make him happy
< 04Molly > It matters. How you feel is important, at least to my mind. Would it break your heart if he were to become involved with her?
* @Evie smiles
< 08@Evie > of course it would, for no-one has cared for me as he did for that short period on time. But alas, i shall try and find another who will care for me in the same way, be it his wife or mistress
< 04Molly > You will find a man far more suitable than Morgan, Evie, and you will be happy. Love will find you, even in places you do not expect. Just because I do not love Jaeger does not mean that love does not exist...
< 08@Evie > Do you think you will ever love him? or just become complacent that he is your husband?
< 08@Evie > ((not sure how you spell that one))
* Molly sighs
< 04Molly > I really do not know. I a unsure of everything at this moment in time, of what I want, of where to go, what to do.
* Molly looks at Evie, eyes intense
< 04Molly > Please, do not tell anyone of my feelings...
* @Evie frowns
< 08@Evie > Do not _ever_ think that any of our private conversations are known to others...i may not be rich, or have any power, but i do have morals and kindness, where many nobles seem to fail
* Molly looks away, her voice soft
< 04Molly > Thank you Evie, you are a good woman....
< 08@Evie > *Evies expression relaxes and she smiles* Lets hope that the Eisen men have the same eyes you do *She laughs*
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > I believe Eisen men see goodness in many places. And beauty, I am led to believe.
* @Evie blushes
< 08@Evie > I must admit, a few of them have commented on my beauty, it is strange, i do not think of myself in that way, yet i believe that Eisen men are the only men who do see it...whatever it is i apparently have..
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > There is nothing like hearing an Eisen man speak of your looks, is there? Did it seem strange dressing finely and dining with nobles?
* @Evie thinks
< 08@Evie > Strange yes...but i did enjoy it immensely, and it is something i could do regularly, i think people often mistake me. I would wish to go around without carrying my mace-yet while i have to be a bodyguard i cannot. Once i am a wife, i will gladly retire it though.
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > I think many women give up a great deal when they find the right man. Did it seem strange wearing the dress that Morgan had made for you?
< 08@Evie > Strangely, it did not...i liked the thought that Morgan had bought it me, plus he gets to see whether he got his moneys worth
< 04Molly > And what thinks you? Did you see him looking at you in it?
* @Evie looks slightly sad, i am afraid i didnt catch him looking at me, but i also must admit...i was not looking at him a great deal when i was wearing it...
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > I had hoped that he might have sat with us at the top table...
< 08@Evie > Yes..i feel he was not too fond of our bonding with the Eisen men
* Molly looks at Evie
< 04Molly > Really? I can not say I noticed...
< 08@Evie > maybe he is worried one of them may know his family?
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > Ah yes, I had not thought of that... It is possible I suppose
< 08@Evie > Am i correct in remembering Lady Catherine is joining us on the voyage with the Eisen men?
< 04Molly > She journeys with us to acquire the Purple Rose, though I am unsure if she comes to freiburg, or if we stop at Tawstock to let her return to the estate and....
* Molly stops, her voice trailing off
< 08@Evie > I fear that most of the Eisen men are interested in her...for she is wealthy and powerful, and hholds a lot more beauty then most other women..
< 04Molly > Wealth and power are not all that attract an Eisen man... beauty has universal appeal of course, as does the fastest ship to leave a dock, but some men seek more personable traits
* Molly smiles softly
< 08@Evie > Personable traits? like what/
< 08@Evie > apparently Maria said men like women who write poetry, or can discuss philosophy...
< 08@Evie > or can draw art..
* Molly giggles
< 04Molly > Men like women who pay them attention, who listen as if they're saying the most important thing in the world.
< 04Molly > A noble woman might impress with her skills, a poor woman impresses by being genuine, kind and gentle
* @Evie smiles
< 08@Evie > maybe a comination of both attributes would be irresistable?
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > Oh to be irresistable... now _that_ would e an achievement!
* @Evie giggles
* Molly turns to Evie with a grin
< 04Molly > I think you should demonstrate combination of both to Colonel Kai, as he escorts you to dinner.
< 08@Evie > hmm...maybe, at the explorers guild i did join in a few debates...
< 08@Evie > maybe i could start a friendly debate with him? while looking my best of course?
< 04Molly > Then you should be an easy compaanion for him.
* @Evie laughs
< 08@Evie > Do you think lady catherine will be awake now?
< 04Molly > Probably. I will attend her before I make my intentions known to Colonel Kai
< 08@Evie > Ok, do you wish me to join you? or to make sure there is enough breakfast left for you and i?
< 04Molly > You go to breakfast Evie, I shall be along in a little while.
< 08@Evie > As you wish, and just to comfort you, i shall state again-this conversation will not be uttered to another sole
< 04Molly > Thank you Evie
< 08@Evie > No problem *she starts mumbling to herself as she leaves about random assortments of breakfast*
* Molly nods to her before leaving