* Molly watches Evie go < 04Molly > 13What do you think of her so far? * @Morgan speaks quietly < 08@Morgan > I think she's magnificent * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13I am pleased to hear you say so, for your opinion means a great deal to me... shall we continue to explore? < 08@Morgan > if you wish < 04Molly > 13I do * Molly leads him back to the dining room, and through into the ballroom, which is a lilac colour, a large open space of dancing in the middle, with tables and chairs at one end < 04Molly > 13Oh my! What a perfect room for dancing in! < 08@Morgan > so it seems < 04Molly > 13Aye, I believe I shall enjoy myself greatly here... * @Morgan nods * Molly looks back to the sketch in her hands < 08@Morgan > I can see that < 04Molly > 13Now, this door here should lead to the corridor *she opens it, and it does. directly across is another door, which she opens* And then this is my quaters... < 08@Morgan > I think the word is... opulent * Molly gasps as she sees the room. Though not big, one wall is lined with book shelves. In the middle is a desk with nice chairs on either side, and behind that sits a large couch facing the big window at the stern, as she was told < 04Molly > 13This is stunning... * Molly bites her lip < 04Molly > 13How did I get so lucky? < 08@Morgan > as I've said... I do not believe it is luck * Molly smiles at him < 04Molly > 13Thank you * @Morgan looks surprised < 08@Morgan > for what? < 04Molly > 13For all the things you have done for me... the times you've saved my life, comforted me, listened to me... *she blushes* < 08@Morgan > it was, as always, my pleasure * Molly looks in to his eyes, smiling softly < 04Molly > 13I have somewhere else I wish to look... < 08@Morgan > oh? * Molly turns, and walks to the door leading to her bedroom. She goes in, leaving the door open * @Morgan follows, stopping just short of the door * Molly looks at the bed, which is made of dark wood, strong, solid, and four postered, hung withe pale green curtains. She laughs softly. < 04Molly > 13The eiderdown is the same as the one in the Inn we stayed in when we were in the city. < 08@Morgan > I wonder if perhaps the harbour master has had her restocked with linens < 04Molly > 13Aye, probably... * Molly smiles at him, and goes to the bed, sitting on it. < 04Molly > 13Oh I shall sleep well in this bed! < 04Molly > 13?me watches him, noticing that he didn't follow. She goes to him, eyes downcast, and tentatively takes his hands < 04Molly > 13You are welcome here, as everywhere upon my ship... < 08@Morgan > welcoem perhaps, but it would be seen as... improper < 04Molly > 13You are still my employer, until I am told otherwise, therefore it is not inappropariate * Molly looks around the room, taking it all in. < 08@Morgan > as you wish < 04Molly > 13It is a nice room. She is a well designed ship, at least from a decor point of view... * Molly takes a few steps back, leading him in. < 08@Morgan > she's a well designed ship full stop * Molly lets go of his hands, and walks to the dresser, looking at the mirror upon it < 04Molly > 13I believe she is even finer than I had imagined, and with an imagination such as mine, that is suprising < 08@Morgan > certainly a feat * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13Very few things in my life have been better than I anticipated... * Molly goes back to the door to the study, wandering through * @Morgan follows, trailing a hand along the wall * Molly goes to the bookcase, and spots glasses and a bottle of port < 04Molly > 13There is even drink left here! < 08@Morgan > perhaps the crew wasn't entirely Eisen < 04Molly > 13I am beginning to wonder... it is early, but would you join me in a drink, to celebrate this day? < 08@Morgan > as you wish * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > 13I do... have you a want to see the view? < 08@Morgan > certainly * Molly pours them both a little in to glasses, and carries it to him * @Morgan takes it * Molly goes to the window, sitting upon the couch and looking out over the dock < 04Molly > 13That is beautiful, though not conventionally so * Molly sips her port, and it is obviously an expensive bottle based on its taste. * @Morgan looks out of the window for a moment before speaking < 08@Morgan > a toast, I think. In proper maritime tradition... I wish you full sails, and clear horizons * Molly comes to him, gently tapping her glass to his < 04Molly > 13Thank you, dear heart * Molly looks out of the window < 04Molly > 13I can already imagine the last red rays of the sun shining through this window at sunset, sparkling upon the waves I travel upon... < 08@Morgan > it sounds beautiful < 04Molly > 13I am certain you shall have chance to see it so before we arrive in Freiburg < 08@Morgan > no doubt... though you may have to ask the captain to redirect slightly, given the direction we'll be heading < 04Molly > 13If I have to have her anchor dropped for a little while to ensure you see it so, I shall... < 08@Morgan > it will be quite visible from the deck without changing course < 04Molly > 13Then perhaps we might view it there? * Molly sips her port < 08@Morgan > indeed < 04Molly > 13I can quite believe that I might initially find the power of such a position aboard her to be very heady... < 04Molly > 13I truly would not wish to become too demanding of those around me... < 08@Morgan > Make the demands that are necessary Molly... its what a crew is for * Molly nods < 04Molly > 13I wonder what the others will think of her * Molly sits back down on the couch, looking up at him < 08@Morgan > I've absolutely no doubt that the Eisen men will want her < 04Molly > 13They shall not have her... I have already saved her from such a fate once, though I believe I have hurt Lord Jaegr greatly to do so * Molly looks down at her drink < 04Molly > 13Please, sit if you wish to, I would not have you wait for permission to do as you will here upon the Rose, you are free to go wherever you wish, whenever you wish < 08@Morgan > It was necessary * @Morgan sits down < 04Molly > 13Do you believe, upon seeing her, that I must be more vigilant against the motivations of others? < 08@Morgan > it wouldn't hurt to be prepared for that... though I dont know they'd be so callous * Molly looks around < 04Molly > 13I dreamt of this sort of finery for all of my life, and now I have it...what dreams are there to have when you have achieved all the dreams you can reach? < 08@Morgan > the dreams that currently you cannot * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > 13some dreams are too far out of reach to chase... < 08@Morgan > perhaps. Perhaps sometimes you just have to wait < 04Molly > 13True... no-one knows what the future holds... I did not know I would be free and able to do exactly as I will < 04Molly > 13Though no-one can do _exactly_ as they will... but the Rose is my ship, and therefore my word is law here, is it not? < 08@Morgan > indeed < 04Molly > 13That is a great deal of influence to wield... < 08@Morgan > indeed it is < 04Molly > 13Which is why I must use such power wisely, and not simply for mine own desires < 08@Morgan > Quite. And beyond that, you would not wish for the crew to tire of your rule and mutiny < 04Molly > 13No, that would be... unfortunate * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13Though I am told I have the ability to charm almost anything from Eisen men... < 08@Morgan > that much is true < 04Molly > 13But to get what one seeks through manipulation is not the same as being given it * Molly sips her port, smiling, her hand taking in the fineness of the couch fabric < 08@Morgan > true, I suppose... but getting something by charm isn't necessarily the same as manipulating it < 04Molly > 13But yet still more devious than simply asking... < 08@Morgan > is it? is that not what life is largely about? < 04Molly > 13aye, perhaps * Molly blushes, finishing her port < 04Molly > 13Charm is very easy, the confidance to pull off such a bluff is not as easy... It must be nice to be as self-assured at the Colonel < 08@Morgan > I suspect many think that < 04Molly > 13And you? Would you wish to have his easy confidence? Or is it there, as a part of you I have not seen? * Molly smiles softly < 08@Morgan > I think perhaps I have it... or at least had it < 04Molly > 13I do not believe I have ever truly believed in myself... < 08@Morgan > perhaps you have not, but others have < 04Molly > 13Really? < 08@Morgan > absolutely < 04Molly > 13I am glad to hear it, for I fear I shall be tested most sorely in rhe running of a ship... < 08@Morgan > undoubtedly. But I've also no doubt you'll rise to the challenge < 04Molly > 13I do not wish to prove you wrong and have you disapointed in me. * Molly drops her head, and it is obvious this is a big concern for her < 08@Morgan > I seriously doubt that will happen * Molly nods, though doesn't meet his eyes. < 04Molly > 13I wonder what my father will think of the ship, when he knows of her... < 08@Morgan > if he's half a brain, he'll feel nothing but pride in his daughter * Molly giggles < 04Molly > 13It is quite possible that he does not < 08@Morgan > its quite possible that someone will point this out to him * Molly playfully feigns innoncence < 04Molly > 13I can not imagine anyone would would value me so much as to intervene in such a manner < 04Molly > 13((who would)) < 08@Morgan > I happen to know of a rather overly aggressive master at arms who would < 04Molly > 13Then perhaps I would let him, simply to see his regard for me * Molly 's eyes sparkle with mischief < 08@Morgan > Then all you need do is wait < 04Molly > 13Unfortunatel, the wait must be very long, and I am afraid I shall miss this mastr-at-arms you speak of greatly * Molly grins < 08@Morgan > and no doubt he shall miss you... indeed each day will seem like a year in his absence < 04Molly > 13Only a year? Each moment shall feel like a decade when I yearn for his company so intensely * Molly laughs * @Morgan sighs < 08@Morgan > its going to be tough, being away so long * Molly looks slightly hesitant a moment, before squaring hr shoulders and proceeding with bravado as instructed. She reches out, and very gently places her hand against his cheek, feelint the rough stubble, her eyes on his < 04Molly > 13You need not tell me, dear one, for it will be tough for me also... * @Morgan leans into her hand slightly * Molly smiles, and gently moves her thumb against the side of his face, stroking his cheek < 04Molly > 13I shall be counting the days til your return... I simply hope that Evie does no perceive my discomfort at your absense < 08@Morgan > I've a sneaking suspicion she wouldn't notice her hair changing colour * Molly laughs < 04Molly > 13I had to point it out to her... but then given that she does not have a mirror of her own, it is not suprising < 08@Morgan > her hair comes down beyond her eyes < 04Molly > 13I think she lives in a world of day dreams... thought I am hardly one to talk *she blushes scralet, remembering his catching her daydreaming earlier. She looks away* < 08@Morgan > but your daydreams do not blind you to the world around you * Molly bites her lip < 04Molly > 13I would no be so sure... < 08@Morgan > I'm sure you'd notice were your hair to change colour < 04Molly > 13Perhaps... maybe because I treasure the mirror so much that I look in it often < 08@Morgan > maybe. Though I still think her little world doesn't necessarily correlate with our < 08@Morgan > ((*ours)) < 04Molly > 13I am not sure that is such a bad thing, for she would have seen my feelings for you by now were it not so... * Molly 's eyes go slightly wide, and she looks at the floor < 08@Morgan > no, for even the object of such feelings didn't see it for a long time < 04Molly > 13Only because in truth I was so afraid you would hate me for them... * Molly 's voice is quie, barely more than a whisper < 08@Morgan > at one time, perhaps I would have < 04Molly > 13And yet you wonder why I struggle to speak them plain? * @Morgan shakes his head < 08@Morgan > I dont understand why you feel them, let alone speak of them < 04Molly > 13I... it's... ummm... because... I am unsure of how to explain. I respect you immensely, value your knowledge, your wisdom. I believe that the other motivations for such feelings might cause you discomfort to hear... < 08@Morgan > and by the look of you, give you discomfort to say * Molly looks to him meeting his eyes < 04Molly > 13I could say it, so easily, but for fear of your reaction... < 08@Morgan > you need not fear my reaction * Molly seems to war within herself, and then she looks away < 04Molly > 13I am afraid that I may have done the foolish thing I had hoped not to... < 08@Morgan > if it troubles you so, speak of it no more for now * Molly nods < 04Molly > 13I might still be proven wrong... As I was saying, the reasons I feel for you the way I do... that I find my mind full of thoughts of you, of the way I feel when I am near you * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > fear and nervousness? < 08@Morgan > distaste perhaps? * Molly 's eyes take on the Eisen determination kurt refered to, and she resolves to not bend to his mocking < 04Molly > 13Nervousness yes... but not fear, or distaste... It is more to do with how my heart races, and I struggle to breathe normally... < 08@Morgan > perhaps your top is laced too tightly? * Molly sighs heavily, unlike true eisen determination, surrender is a word she knows < 04Molly > 13I am sorry, I shall speak on it no further, for I do not like it when you poke fun at me so... < 08@Morgan > I'm sorry Molly, I was merely playing < 08@Morgan > also, I find it difficult to hear praise for myself * Molly looks to him though does not meet his eyes < 04Molly > 13It is praise to you that when near you I feel things that I do not understand? < 08@Morgan > I think so < 04Molly > 13I seem to have a tendancy to cause discomfort in everyone of late... < 08@Morgan > oh? < 04Molly > 13Lord Jaeger does not seem to know whether he would rather kiss me or kill me, rebecca seems to blame me for all her faults, Colonel Kai and I can not seem to have a conversation without irritating each other... and now I make you uncomfortable also. * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > do not let it worry you * Molly nods. she takes a breath, and smiles < 08@Morgan > Jaeger is a fool, Rebecca is a jumped up madam with an inflated ego and Kai... I haven't decided about him yet < 04Molly > 13And you, dear heart? < 08@Morgan > I... I'm not sure if I'm coming or going < 04Molly > 13I dearly hope you are not going, but if that were to make you happy, I would abide by it * Molly cant prevent that studied neutral look < 08@Morgan > All things being equal, I shall stay... at least, once I've returned * Molly nods and smiles < 04Molly > 13And incidentally, were it that I were laced too tight, I would have to impose upon you to loosen my ribbons as before... * Molly laughs softly * @Morgan blushes * Molly looks puzzled < 04Molly > 13I do not recall it giving you cause for concern at the time... < 08@Morgan > perhaps not, but... < 04Molly > 13But? < 08@Morgan > my own thoughts gave me cause for concern * Molly bites her lip, and the flush on her cheeks imply that her mind races < 04Molly > 13Oh that I would give all I have but the Rose to hear you speak them... * @Morgan chuckles < 08@Morgan > all _but_ the rose? very wise my sweet Molly < 04Molly > 13My own curiosity is enough to get me in trouble by itself... I would not stake the Rose on such, desperate as I am to know what it was that came to your mind < 08@Morgan > perhaps once I've returned I will tell you * Molly looks intrigued < 04Molly > 13Then until then, I shall have to be contented with what mine own imagination has perceived your thought to be * @Morgan chuckles < 08@Morgan > I suspect that should be plenty * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13I suspect my imagination and I would both benefit from going outside where its less warm.... * Molly stands up, placing her empty glass down, and walks towards the door < 08@Morgan > if it pleases you, I shall find a room * Molly smiles, her eyes sparkle < 04Molly > 13Yes, of course... I shall be on the deck. * @Morgan nods and walks out of the study into the corridor * Molly leaves shortly after, locking the door with a key on a length of ribbon she found in the study.