* Molly stands up on the deck, eyes closed, breeze in her face. Her cheeks are still flushed, though they went seperate ways about 15 minutes before * @Morgan walks back on deck, boots reverberating off the wood * Molly turns to him with a smile < 04Molly > 13The dock looks beautiful from up here... < 08@Morgan > Reminds me rather of when I arrived * Molly looks at him intrigued < 04Molly > 13You came straight to Carleon from Eisen? < 08@Morgan > more or less. < 04Molly > 13Had you been here before then? < 08@Morgan > oh yes, I've been here on my mothers behalf * Molly nods < 04Molly > 13You speak of her oft, she must be a lovely woman. Did she retain her Avalonian temperament, even after having left? * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > in many ways I was like her, growing up < 04Molly > 13Really? What sort of child were you? < 08@Morgan > even tempered, kind... happy, I suppose < 04Molly > 13You, and she, sound wonderful... < 04Molly > 13Were you jealous when Edward was born? I remember you sayin that they had believed you would be an only child < 08@Morgan > No, I wasn't jealous. Edward was more or less destined to be his fathers son. < 04Molly > 13I think I would have been jealous, had I had younger siblings. My father favoured my brothers, of course < 08@Morgan > such is the way of fathers * Molly sighs softly < 04Molly > 13I once imagined what it would be like to have children, what sort of mother I would be... now I wonder if I shall ever have children at all < 08@Morgan > I think you'd make a wonderful mother. Your heart is huge, and your love for others is more than obvious < 04Molly > 13Aye, but except in certain circumstances, that means marrying... which I can not * Molly surveys the deck < 08@Morgan > Or being mistress * Molly nods < 04Molly > 13Providing then that the child was acknowledged, yes... it is an option * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > worth keeping in mind < 04Molly > 13Definately, for I do wish to have a little one of my own one day * Molly smiles, watching the people on the dock * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > 13I think I would like a son, with a quick mind and gentle heart... * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > don't forget honour < 04Molly > 13Yes, though I believe that comes with raising them well. But were I to have an acknowledged son, the process of raising him might fall to the Lord who fathered him, in preparation * Molly continues watching the people below, her body language relaxed < 08@Morgan > true... best choose wisely when taking a Lord then * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > 13If the books I read are truthful, it is usually the Lord who seeks out a mistress, not the other way around < 08@Morgan > ahhh, but 'tis the mistress that charms the lord < 04Molly > 13But then to charm the sort of Lord I would wish to bear the heir of would take a great deal of skill < 08@Morgan > skill you have my l... my lady * Molly looks at him, puzzled by his pause, recalling it once before, in Carleon previously, just after the first kiss. She touches her lower lip, eyes distracted < 04Molly > 13Then I would have to hope that he was easily swayed by my charms, both physical and mental * Molly laughs quietly * @Morgan looks at the deck at his feet, speaking so quietly as to be barely heard < 08@Morgan > perhaps it will not matter < 04Molly > 13I am afraid I do not understand, dear one... * Molly watches him closely < 08@Morgan > no, I know * Molly shakes her head with a smile < 04Molly > 13Perhaps you might also enlighten me in this upon your return? < 08@Morgan > perhaps * Molly 's eyes sparkle playfully < 04Molly > 13I would like to take a little walk here in Carleon, if you would accompany me? < 08@Morgan > of course * Molly wanders down on to the dock, her gold bag over her shoulder, bandages present as always. * Molly turns back, watching him intently when he follows * @Morgan follows on * Molly waits for him to reach her < 04Molly > 13I do not believe we came to this part of the dock last time... < 08@Morgan > no, we didn't * Molly starts walking at a gentle pace < 04Molly > 13Though I do not remember paying much attention to the dock itself at all... * Molly smiles < 08@Morgan > no? < 04Molly > 13I was somewhat distracted and overwhelmed... * Molly blushes * @Morgan waits until the solemn wind is out of site, and takes Molly's hand * Molly goes even redder, and squeezes his hand gently < 04Molly > 13We came to the dock after you bought me the mirror... and I bought the dress < 08@Morgan > I remember < 04Molly > 13Though it was not the dress that overwhelmed me... * Molly laughs softly < 08@Morgan > was it not? The mirror, perhaps? < 04Molly > 13Yes... I was a little nervous that you might have changed your mind... < 08@Morgan > about buying it? < 04Molly > 13yes < 08@Morgan > have I ever not kept my word to you? * Molly seems to think for a moment, a playful smile upon her lips < 04Molly > 13I do not believe you have ever failed me, no... < 04Molly > 13 4 Suddenly, they are interrupted by a voice, loud but not shouting, deep and unmistakenably Eisen. There stands Holzheim, hands on his hips, a loose fitting ruffled red shirt and leather trousers bring out the gold of his hair. He smiles broadly, only enhancing his handsome looks. < 04Molly > 13 7 Lord Koertig! Und deine schone begleiter... 4 He smiles at Molly, charming as ever. * Molly returns his smile shyly * @Morgan looks to the sky quickly before looking back to Holzheim < 04Molly > 13Und Schiffseignerin... < 04Molly > 13 4 He looks at her in suprise, before looking at Morgan. His blue eys hold a mix of admiration and competitiveness. He speaks in Avalon so that she can understand. < 04Molly > 13 7 I am sorry, I am afraid we were not introduced during our previous short meeting, I was unaware that you were anything more than just a Lady of the court of Avalon... < 04Molly > 13 4 He looks back to Morgan with a smile < 08@Morgan > I didn't expect to see you, Holzheim < 04Molly > 13 7 I have only just arrived on this morning's tide < 08@Morgan > what news of home? * Molly loosens her grip on his hand slightly, as if anticipating him moving away < 04Molly > 13 7 Very little is different... I was unable to discover anything about the Lady you enquired after < 08@Morgan > as it happens it may not matter < 04Molly > 13 4 His eyes frequently go to her before returning to Morgan < 04Molly > 13 7 Then I shall feel no failure... I would ask if your required passage, but somehow I doubt you do! *he winks at Molly* * Molly blushes < 04Molly > 13Unfortunately, circumstances dictate that although I shall take Lord Koertig to Eisen, I shall not be able to collect him for his return, so you might still have the pleasure of his company... * Molly speaks Eisen, and only slightly slower than they do < 04Molly > 13 4 He watches her, and suprise is clearly visible * @Morgan looks proud * Molly spots Morgan's reaction, and blushes, looking at the floor < 04Molly > 13 7 My Lady, your Eisen has improved dramatically. Is your ship here in Carleon? * Molly looks quickly to Morgan before looking back to Holzheim. She squeezes Morgans hand softly and quickly < 04Molly > 13Yes... I own the Purple Rose. * Molly 's eyes take on the steely determination she has, as if expected criticism < 04Molly > 13 4 < 04Molly > 13His eyes go wide, and the expression is quickly replaced by a look of envy as he looks at Morgan. < 04Molly > 13 7 She is a proud ship, and fast... *he still doesnt look back to Molly* * @Morgan 's eyes narrow < 04Molly > 13 4 He looks back at Molly with a smile < 04Molly > 13 7 One of the greatest Eisen ships ever built... * Molly smiles back, but it is that studied neutral < 04Molly > 13Yes, I am incredibly pleased with her, and shall put her to task immediately, once I have cleaned her. < 04Molly > 13 7 You would clean her yourself, Lady...? 4 He trails off, looking to Morgan < 08@Morgan > Forrester < 04Molly > 13 4 He holds Morgan's gaze for a moment, as if assesing the situation * Molly does not notice < 04Molly > 13Oh yes, in truth, I am uncertain as to why this fact seems to trouble others < 04Molly > 13 4 He bows slightly 7 I am pleased to make your acquaintance, Lady Forrester * Molly automatically curtseys to him, training over-riding social standings < 04Molly > 13 4 He laughs quietly, meeting her eyes < 04Molly > 13 7 A beautiful Lady and Schiffseignerin who bows to a lowly Captain... < 04Molly > 13 4 He looks to Morgan, his eyes full of admiration * Molly blushes < 04Molly > 13I thank you Captain < 04Molly > 13When is it you wish passage for, my Lord? * Molly smiles at Morgan < 08@Morgan > With whom? < 04Molly > 13With Captain Holzheim... I believe I already know when you travel upon my vessel < 08@Morgan > I'm unsure. I intent to be back by late January * Molly doesnt notice that she has used the word vessel instead of ship, speaking in Eisen * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13I am certain the you will find Captain Holzheim eager to attend to your needs, is that not so Captain? < 04Molly > 13 4 He looks slightly in awe of her 7 Of course, my Lady... < 04Molly > 13 4 There is a shout from Holzheim's ship. His eyes linger on Molly, before he looks at Morgan. 7 Until January, my Lord * @Morgan inclines his head to Holzheim * Molly smiles < 04Molly > 13Auf Wiedersehen, Captain. < 04Molly > 13 4 He bows before heading up the gang plank * Molly looks to Morgan, trying not to laugh < 08@Morgan > I think if he weren't so likable, I'd have to hurt him < 04Molly > 13Why, dear one? < 08@Morgan > he's far too handsome * Molly laughs loudly < 04Molly > 13And that is a problem for you? < 08@Morgan > it is when he directs his gaze towards you * Molly looks suprised < 04Molly > 13As I spoke previously, I have no wish to hold his affections... < 08@Morgan > indeed * Molly speaks neutrally, her tone as studied as that look she has. She looks away < 04Molly > 13He still believes me to be your Companion... < 08@Morgan > I hold no issue with that... do you? < 04Molly > 13Well, I suppose were the gossip to reach theSolemn Wind, Evie would understand why such an arrangement was prudent for my safety... * Molly looks out on to the river < 08@Morgan > Holzheim will not gossip, of that I'm sure < 04Molly > 13I would not wish to hurt her... < 08@Morgan > Say the word and I shall ensure it cannot get back * Molly can't help but grin playfully, and squeezes his hand < 04Molly > 13ah but to do so, you would have to stop holidng my hand... and I am unsure that I would be amenable to such a thing! < 08@Morgan > in truth, I would not wish to < 04Molly > 13Unfortunately, we ought to return to the Rose and await the Colonel's good graces... < 08@Morgan > indeed * Molly squeezes his hand gently. < 04Molly > 13Though I am certain you could allow me the feel of your palm upon mine a little while longer... < 08@Morgan > whenever you wish for however long you wish, my lady * Molly starts to walk slowly back to the ship ((its already out of view of the wind, hence why she couldnt see it previously)) < 04Molly > 13I would not have you give me word that you could not keep, dear one... < 08@Morgan > It is not a word I would break * Molly laughs < 04Molly > 13Were I to ask you to hold my hand in front of Evie, Jaeger and the others, I am certain you would break it... < 08@Morgan > you're wrong < 08@Morgan > If it discomforts them, then so be it... I would see you happy before they * Molly blushes, looking at the floor < 04Molly > 13You would do so much for my happiness? < 08@Morgan > I would * Molly grins at him, yes sparkling with mischief < 04Molly > 13Then it is a good job I am not far more demanding, for I would have you on my dance floor! < 08@Morgan > some things, however, I do not do * Molly laughs < 04Molly > 13I anticpated that very same answer... Perhaps I shall have to find other ways in which you could increase my happiness! * Molly 's thumb and index finger momentarily tense as she fights her habit * @Morgan laughs * Molly looks puzzled < 08@Morgan > again, you only see it when it is said by others < 04Molly > 13As dearly as I would like to know the connotation, I shall not ask. < 08@Morgan > Best not * Molly walks up the gang plank on to the Rose, waiting for him to follow.