' Crys *Molly lets them in, and pours two new glasses of port. She hands one to each of them, before walking back to the window to retrieve her own* Crys I...ummm... I am sorry, Evie, I acted badly towards you, and it was uncalled for. I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie smiles peacefully* No need for apologies, emotions were quite high... Crys It has been an intense day... Please, I would have you both make yourselves comfortable *she smiles at Evie, then Morgan, though her eyes don't carry it through* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie sits down and takes a glass of port, taking a large gulp of it* Madison - Bug *Morgan stays standing, leaving the glass on the desk* Crys *Molly sits beside Evie, her voice soft* When will you be leaving? I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Probably after the gathering in february at Lady catherines, but if it is neccesary i go before then, i shall ask Morgans permission, so potentially before them I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *then Crys *Molly bites her lip, looking down* I see. I do... did not anticipate returning from Freiburg until the beginning of January, but perhaps it is prudent that I return sooner. I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. How so? Crys I shall have sole care for Lady Catherine if you leave before Morgan's return, and I would prefer to take on such a task in a place I know. *she drinks from her port* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Well i do not plan to leave before then anyway Crys Still, I would prefer to err on the side of caution. I shall find my crew and return immediately... providing that the Colonel still wishes to help. I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Ahh, yes about that, i shall do at the liuetenant suggested and do it just before dinner Crys *Molly sighs softly* It will be a difficult task... Apologising to nobles who feel insulted is a complex task indeed Madison - Bug I think its easy... getting them to relent is the hard part Crys *she smiles up at him* I think this will be harder than most... Madison - Bug Quite possibly.... but its to be expectede I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *she sighs* at least you wont be in these kind of messes again. *She laughs* Crys *Molly looks at her* Why now Evie? Why do you wish to leave? I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Well...innismore has been playing on my mind a lot, and well-since i've created a lot of trouble in one go it seems now would be the best time to leave before i make things terrible Crys *Molly looks puzzled* You are not coming to Freiburg? I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. yes I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. i am coming Crys *Molly nods* And what will you do when you leave Tawstock? How will you provide for yourself? I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. There will be work elsewhere, granted, not as wel paid at all, but still work Crys *Molly sets hr glass down, and embraces Evie* I shall miss you a great deal I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie looks shocked at the sudden movement, but hugs her back* I shall miss you too, your more then i could of ever asked for in a friend Crys I will still be your friend wherever you go... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. I know *she smiles* I will write as often as i can Crys *She pulls away* I dearly hope so... It will seem strange to not see you every day I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. but i bet it will also be a bit of a relief! *She laughs* Crys Only in that you will be making a new life for yourself, a happier one. But tell me, have you no affections for those we travel with that you would not prefer to cultivate? I quite expected you to have set your hat at one of them by now I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *She smiles* While that would be nice, it is unrealistic Crys *Molly sips her drink* I think it could have been achieved... Will you be telling the others? Madison - Bug *Morgan sniffs* No Crys *She looks to him, and nods* If circumstances dictate Evie needs to leave early, do you trust that Lady Catherine will be under my care? Madison - Bug You are not of a mind to fight, my lady. Crys If it comes to it, I would stand in harms way to protect her. Madison - Bug no doubt I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. and that is why i do not want to leave early Crys But you can not say for crtain that your departure will not be before Morgan's return... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. i see no reason why i should have to urgently leave Crys Regardless, I think is important that we accept that there _might _ come a point in which Lady Catherine's sole care comes to me, and therefore I would prefer that in the next few days I am given instruction on how to manage if this becomes the case. *Her face is solemn, serious, though she looks at the glass in her hand* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Well, i could teach you ways of fighting if you must? even though Morgan has done a grand job Crys I think that might be advantageous, also how to keep the house secure, necessary patrols and checks... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. yes, i'll tell you about what patrols _i_ do and things of the like, yet Morgan does many things that i do not Crys *she nods* Thank you I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *she smiles, but stays quiet* Crys The next important matter is resolving the trouble with Colonel Kai... *molly looks troubled* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Hmm...yess Crys If he decided to, he could ruin this ship, and my future... It is essential that this is resolved, and with perfect tact and diplomacy I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. amd how do you think that could be achieved? i already intend to apologise prefusely Madison - Bug apologies alone will not remedy his ire, I suspect Madison - Bug I dont think you entirely grasp what you've done Crys *molly nods, but doesnt speak* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. what else should i do then? Crys I think that this may go beyond you, for it reflects both on the Rose, and the Torrington estate Madison - Bug you've not just offended his status as a gentleman... you've offended that of his military rank I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Why do you not publically release me of employment then? Madison - Bug because until I return I would prefer to have you at the house... and, much as he is theoretically my better, I'm not pandering my actions to suit his wounded pride I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. yes, but if you pubically release me, i shall still protect Lady catherine if you wish me to.. Crys No, because then it appears that a disgraced ex-employee is allowed to run riot with both the estate, and Lady Catherine's saefty I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Then what shall i do? Madison - Bug and on the other side of that argument... *he digs out a coin and places it in the palm of his hand, closing his fingers around it* You want to steal this coin... the sight of my fingers prevents that... Madison - Bug what would you do if you thought the fingers were not there? Crys *Molly watches his hand a moment before nodding* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie groans and buries her head in her hands* Check to see if the person is looking? Madison - Bug you'd try to take it, because as far as you can see, there is nothing to stop you... by dismissing you, I take away the threat and fact that there will be resistance were someone to attempt to attack the house Madison - Bug *he smiles briefly* You dont think I shout all the time and threaten nobles for the fun of it, surely I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Ohh I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. so what would you have me do? Crys *Molly looks at Morgan solemenly* The action reflects badly upon the Torrington Estate, and therefore it must be seen to act... As must the Rose... Madison - Bug *Morgan sighs* I suppose I'll have to apologise to him myself... Crys *Molly nods* As will I... and I think perhaps you shall have to miss the celebration we have aboard the Rose before leaving Carleon, as a symbol that if you can not respect high society and its ways, you can not enjoy its benefits.... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie nods* as you wish Crys What thinks you, Morgan? Is it suitable, too harsh, too soft? How would such an insult normally be redressed in Eisen high society? Madison - Bug immediate dismissal normally Crys I suppose if he is unwilling to accept this punishment, I could offer to leave Evie here in Carleon, much as I am loathe to Madison - Bug unsuitable... Madison - Bug If he takes issue with the offer, I shall deal with him myself I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie stays quiet listening to the conversation, sipping her port* Crys *Molly nods* Will he be told that Evie has been advised that this mistake will be the last she makes, for the next will result in dismissal? Madison - Bug indeed Madison - Bug if that leaves the torrington estate apparently defenseless, so be it... but hear me, Eiblinn, if it comes to that, I shall be _most_ disappointed I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *she nods* I am sorry morgan Crys *Molly drinks her port* I think it best if we act soon. Madison - Bug indeed Crys *Molly looks thoughtful* To the Wind, ask one of the crew to advise the Colonel that we seek his leave to board the Wind for a private audience with him? Madison - Bug strictly speaking... we dont need his leave, since the captain already gave it, but yes, to soothe his temper, a sage plan Crys We must be as formal as possible, for it looks better that way. Also, it gives him scope to choose where the meeting will occur, pandering to his desire to control... Crys *she finishes her drink, and stands* Crys I think I ought to redress in to something a little more formal... Crys *She smiles at them both* Evie, would you help me with my corset? Madison - Bug I shall await you on the dock I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. of course *she smiles Crys *She looks at him and smiles* Thank you, Morgan, I shall be as quick as I can, and it will come off much quicker with help Madison - Bug *Morgan nods and leaves the room* Crys *Molly walks through in to the bedroom, and beckons Evie to follow.* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie finishes her port and follows* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. ((Bow chicka wow wow)) Crys *Molly takes her blue dress from the wardrobe, and lays it on the bed, along with a blue corset. She pulls the laces on her work dress loose* Did it go well with your discussion with Morgan? I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Im not sure, he didnt really seem that bothered.. I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. just curious Crys I suppose it was natural that you would move to new pastures once you had given up your hopes of winning him... *she pulls the dress up over her head, a white shift underneath* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie looks at Molly* Morgan has nothing to do with why i am leaving Crys *Molly smiles* In truth, I was a little worried that perhaps that the concusion regarding what was said at the monestary and his feelings for Lady Siobahn might have influenced your decision *She shakes the dress, and hangs it over the end of the bed* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *she shrugs* in truth, i cannot wait until i see my family again-i must warn you, there is a potenital i may see them again if i go back to Innismore, do you understand what i mean? Crys *Molly looks confused, and then utterly horrified* Why on earth would you wish to go?! I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. So....so i dont feel so lonely Crys *Molly looks really confused* But surely, were they reanimated so, they would still not truly be your family... just *shudder* shells I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. WHAT?! Crys Its is possible for the dead to rise... certainly on the estate it is... I could not understand why you would wish to return to a place wheere that is possible I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. umm.... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. i didn't mean that Molly I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. think, how _else_ could i join my famly, without raising them.. I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. ((--)) I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. i do not wish to say it.... Crys *Molly goes very very pale* Perhaps _you_ ought to think about what that would do to those you would leave behind.. It is hard enough that you are leaving, but to tell me that when you go you might do such a thing... That we haven't kept you here, haven't given you enough love to save you.... You would have me bear that burden?... *she speaks quietly* You would have _morgan_ bear that burden also? I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie looks very annoyed and offended* I cannot let my family's death go unavenged, i am just aware of the risks Crys If it is by the hand of another, I understand... but by your own... *she bites her lip* I do not wish to lose you I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. No-things would have to be a lot worse before i decide to take my own life Crys *Molly looks at her, eyes serious* If it ever gets so bad, write to me, and I will come immediately. You will always mean a great deal to me, and I would do what I could to help you if it got that bad... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. Molly, i shall be honest. If things ever get that bad, then it probably means i am in danger-i refuse to put you in such danger yourself Crys *Molly sighs* As you will, Evie... Perhaps it shall never come to pass. You will return to Innismore, avenge, heal, and fall in love with a wondrful man, someone who fills your heart to bursting, your mind to distraction, and your arms to... *she coughs slightly* I hope so, and that the new start heals the hurts you have had here I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. if that is the case-then i shall visit often! Crys *she puts on the new dress and corset whilst speaking, and waits for Evie to lace it* Crys Aye Evie, and bring your husband and babies... I shall be in Lower Tawstock, and who knows what my life will be like... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie pulls hard to lace the corset properly. "I shall bring them, then my children can play with your children, while the men talk and the women catch up!" Crys *She turns with a smile, though her eyes are deep* It is quite likely I'll never marry, or have children, because of the Rose, but still, we shall catch up.... I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. never say never! Crys *She grins* Aye, you never know when something unexpected might happen! *She touches her lower lip and turns so evie can tie the ribbon off* I will break into your thoughts, with whats written on my heart. *Evie ties the ribbon* There we go! and yes, only they *she points upwards* know what is going to happen Crys We shall have to see what the future brings.... *She goes towards her desk, and writes something on a piece of paper, and folds it up and puts it in her pocket*