Crys


Lady Rebecca, we need to talk.


Twiglet


*Rebecca sits up slowly, her hair rumpled and her face creased and covered in tears*


Crys


*Molly stands, her face perfectly neutral, hands by her side*


Crys


I do not understand how I caused offense by inviting you to the party, in truth I thought it a gesture of friendship, but I uam strongly starting to feel that my efforts are completely in vain.


Twiglet


You said it was an occasion for joy and merriement...I would not want to stay were I was not welcome or would inspire unpleasant feelings in others


Crys


*Molly sighs* You are welcome, I would not have invited you otherwise, and in truth I don't think anyone else is so interested in this whole sorry mess that they have any unpleasant feelings for you at all!


Twiglet


*Rebecca looks at her for a moment* I see


Crys


I want us to be friends, I want us all to be friends. No-one dislikes you at all, so you have no need to worry. Please, can we not put all this behind us, and move on?


Twiglet


*she studies her then speaks in a low tone* If you wish


Crys


*Molly looks at her* And what is your wish? It is no good to come to such an arrangement if it will not last the moment I leave this room...


Twiglet


*she winces at the word 'arrangement', speaking in a low tone* I wish there to be no bad blood, but I will not take sly comments or chatter behind my back...


Crys


*Molly looks sruprised* I did not realise there had been


Twiglet


The conversation you had on deck with Morgan this morning...


Crys


*Molly looks at her* That conversation was not about you, nor was the reason I stopped speaking.... Morgan and I are good friends, and speak of many things I did not want the crew of the Wind to overhear.


Twiglet


Very well


Twiglet


Forgive me but I believed you were both referring to events the previous evening...


Crys


*Molly smiles* No, we were speaking of other things...


Twiglet


*Rebecca nods slightly ang wipes her eyes on the hankechief*


Crys


So, is there... *she smiles to herself* is the matter resolved, my lady?


Twiglet


*Rebecca nods again*


Crys


Good. Please know you are welcome to continue your tour of the Rose, and visit whenever you wish to.


Twiglet


*low* Thank you


Crys


*Molly curtseys* I shall look forward to seeing you anon. Unfortunately, I have a date with a scrubbing brush, and an escort in wet clothes...


Twiglet


*Rebecca nods* I shall return shortly...


Crys


*She smiles, and turns to the door*


Twiglet


*Rebecca flops back on the bed looking tired*


Crys


*Molly leaves*