Crys says:
*she speaks to him very quietly, leaning on the rail, her blue eyes on the sea* I had not realised it would be so difficult
Madison - Bug says:
Whats that?
Crys says:
Trying to be cool without being harsh...
Madison - Bug says:
I know... I've never really managed it
Crys says:
*she sighs softly* The other part of the plan appears to be going well... In truth, I was not sure that he would take to her so quickly...
Madison - Bug says:
when she _tries_, she's quite... likeable.
Madison - Bug says:
*Morgans accent becomes more rural* when sh'aint wea-in a face like a slapped arse
Crys says:
*Molly quickly covers her mouth with her hand, trying desperately not to laugh* Oh you do so remind me of our journey to Carleon when you speak so!
Madison - Bug says:
t'was th'idea
Crys says:
*She blushes* Not that it takes a great deal to remind me...
Madison - Bug says:
aye, Maelwys sort'o... stays in mind
Crys says:
*she speaks distractedly* Oh, yes, Maelwys... *she looks back to him, with a cheecky grin* Yes, it is _Maelwys_ I remember so well
Madison - Bug says:
*Morgan sighs heavily* so many moons have passed, yet I feel the guilt of deceiving them more keenly than ever
Crys says:
*she smiles  at him tenderly* I can think of no way to console you d... *she stops in her tracks, afraid of being overheard* I do not know how to remedy it
Madison - Bug says:
*he shrugs* still, there's little I can do about it now...
Crys says:
No, in this matter, there is no choice...
Madison - Bug says:
oh, there is choice... just not a choice I would make
Crys says:
*She nods* Sometimes having an conscience and caring for others is a huge hinderance...
Madison - Bug says:
indeed
Crys says:
So, Lord Jaeger has asked Lady Rebecca to go with him to dinner...
Madison - Bug says:
tahts good, is it not?
Crys says:
*she nods* Very. It sets a useful trend. I confess though, I feel a little guilty at having manipulated the situation so
Madison - Bug says:
needs must
Crys says:
It will mean he is far freer to persue her attentions, and her his...
Crys says:
In truth, I believed it would be many days until this point came...
Madison - Bug says:
as did I. Perhaps he is so desperate to have his mind distracted from being aboard a ship...
Crys says:
Then the Rose might cause him far more injury than he perceived... that he will feel ill, that it provides me enough security to have a life without marriage, and that it distracts him enough to fall out of love... or infatuation *she looks away*
Madison - Bug says:
I suspect the last would have happened regardless
Crys says:
I dearly hope so, it is almost my greatest wish...
Madison - Bug says:
almost? *he looks at her sidelong*
Crys says:
*She goes bright red* yes, only almost...
Crys says:
*she strightens her shouldrs, trying to summon her bravado* What should I do next?
Madison - Bug says:
I dont know. perhaps continue as you planned... or wait and see how far the current events take it
Crys says:
Before flirting with the Lieutenant?
Madison - Bug says:
I still need to speak with him about that
Crys says:
I wondered that prhaps I might not need to make him jealous at all, if they continue the way they are... *Molly looks back out to the sea*
Madison - Bug says:
Its a difficult choice... on the one hand it may alienate him enough... on the other it may make him more possessive
Crys says:
And much as I enjoy flirting, it might be easier for me to keep to one person at a time
Crys says:
*She looks at the floor quickly*
Madison - Bug says:
meaning?
Madison - Bug says:
((I'm going to bed in a minute))
Crys says:
I... ummmm.... I would prefer to not need to flirt with the Lieutenant when there is someone else I would prefer to flirt with...
Madison - Bug says:
I see
Crys says:
*she appears to reach a decision* I believe I might not involve him in this plan until I see how the land lies between Lord Jaeger and Rebecca. Though it does leave me at a loose end for dinner...
Madison - Bug says:
a loose end?
Crys says:
*She nods* Lord Jaeger has Rebecca, and Evie shall need escorting by the Colonel or the Lieutenant to make her attemp at being a mistress...
Madison - Bug says:
then... may I request the pleasure of your company at this evenings meal... unless of course you'd rather dine with whomever Eiblinn does not
Crys says:
*she grins* There is no-one in the world I would rather be escorted by...
Madison - Bug says:
then I would be honoured if you join me as your escort
Crys says:
Thank you, I would love to. *she smiles* I suppose we ought to return to the others, for no doubt I shall need to arrange an escort for Evie...
Madison - Bug says:
undoubtedly
Crys says:
*she looks at him playfully* Unless she's learnt that second technique, of course....
Madison - Bug says:
*Morgan coughs and flushes red*
Crys says:
*she laughs softly* I believe you remember it...
Madison - Bug says:
indeed
Crys says:
*she turns back to the deck* Let's go, for otherwise I might be tempted to linger here all evening...
Madison - Bug says:
*Morgan nods* as you wish, m'lady
Crys says:
*She smiles, and starts to walk back to the others*