sure* @Morgan snorts
< 08@Morgan > I'm not special
* Molly smiles, pulling back and errant strand of hair
< 04Molly > Do all veisgrafs befriend common milk maids then?
< 08@Morgan > no, but that does not make me special
< 04Molly > To me it does
< 08@Morgan > granted it makes me... uncommon, but hardly special
< 04Molly > You befriended me when no-one else did, heard the confession of my greatest strife and sought to remedy it, with no ulterior motive.. In this world, and particularly in those of high birth, that is special
* Molly smiles, voice soft
< 08@Morgan > I dont think it does... but I am loathe to argue with you about it
< 04Molly > Aye, I think perhaps I am better placed than you to judge your specialness, just as you are better placed to judge the good things about me
< 08@Morgan > perhaps
* Molly pulls her cloak tighter around her
< 04Molly > Is the weather often like this off the Eisen coast?
< 08@Morgan > more often than not, yes
* Molly looks at him a moment before looking back towards the horizon
< 04Molly > Have you been back to Eisen at all?
< 08@Morgan > no... I couldn't
* Molly looks slightly puzzled, though doesn't turn back. she speaks slightly quieter
< 04Molly > I have to wonder what has changed...
* @Morgan looks thoughtful
< 08@Morgan > I really dont know... perhaps nothing
< 08@Morgan > perhaps everything
* Molly turns to him slightly, her puzzlement clear
< 04Molly > I am not sure I understand, but that is quite normal
< 08@Morgan > just that I dont know what awaits me
* Molly watches as the land becomes clearer, the sky brightening slightly
< 04Molly > A resolution, at the very least... you will not be let wondering what the possible outcome would be
< 04Molly > ((left*))
< 08@Morgan > true enough, I suppose
< 04Molly > Personally, I would prefer to know... which is why I shall be speaking with my father immediately upon my return
< 08@Morgan > and what is it you intend to say to him?
* Molly sighs softly
< 04Molly > That I am no longer to be married, and do not forsee that I shall be, or make for him grandchildren for many many years
< 08@Morgan > are you expecting him to fly into apoplectic rage?
* Molly bites her lip
< 04Molly > No... but he will be unhappy... and disapointed... and suspicious
< 08@Morgan > let him be... he's hardly surrounded himself in enough glory to be self righteous
< 04Molly > He has done well for himself, given his origins... He always sought to improve the social standing of his own children, though can not see that marriage is not a necessity
< 08@Morgan > a small minded concept for a small minded man as far as I can see
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > It will take some peruading for him to see I have excelled his narrow minded dreams for me, have bettered the goals he hoped for his daughter
< 08@Morgan > no doubt he'll take that as an insult
< 04Molly > Perhaps... It would do him well not to, for neither of my brothers are in any position to support him or my mother in their old age, and both live too far away anyway
< 08@Morgan > I think given their behaviour towards you, they would be unreasonable to expect any kindness from you
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > And yet, were they to need me, I would struggle not to lend my aid
< 08@Morgan > perhaps I am just a harder person than you
* Molly shakes her head
< 04Molly > I think perhaps I am just too soft
* @Morgan smiles
< 08@Morgan > that may be it
< 04Molly > Unfortunately, I can not be harder, much as it might be in my best interest
< 08@Morgan > if you were harder, you would not be you... and the world would be a much sadder place
* Molly blushes, looking down at the waves
< 04Molly > I doubt that the world would notice at all
< 08@Morgan > oh, it would
* Molly smiles at him
< 04Molly > Can one person really make such a difference?
< 08@Morgan > I think so
< 08@Morgan > otherwise I have stood and faced countless beasts for nothing
< 04Molly > Oh, I believe _you_ can make a difference...
< 08@Morgan > if I can then anyone can
* Molly shakes her head
< 04Molly > I don't believe so. No-one has made such a difference to me as you have
* Molly looks away
< 08@Morgan > to you, perhaps, but not overall
* Molly smiles, eyes on the horizon
< 04Molly > My life is the only one I have, and therefore the affects upon it is he only thing of true importance
< 08@Morgan > true enough I suppose
* Molly looks down at the waves
< 04Molly > I think perhaps I ought to learn to swim...
< 08@Morgan > a wise idea, I thnk
< 04Molly > If I am to spend have my time on a ship, it makes a goodly deal of sense
< 08@Morgan > indeed
< 04Molly > I think that If I travel every other journey on the Rose, I shall be able to live both lives...
< 08@Morgan > that makes sense... though I think you'll find travelling so much takes its toll after a while
* Molly looks thoughtful
< 04Molly > And then what? Would I sell her, and settle somewhere?
* Molly speaks more to herself than him
< 08@Morgan > you needn't sell her, no... but perhaps take an income from it without having to oversee it
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > That sounds very wise... I might give thought to settling in Avebury then
* @Morgan nods slowly
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > Or stay here in Tawstock, or try Carleon, Vodacce, Montaigne...
* @Morgan looks around
< 08@Morgan > here in Tawstock?
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > It was thinking of my father's house that made me think of home...
< 08@Morgan > ahh
* Molly takes a deep breath
< 04Molly > I am not used to sleeping so little any more
< 08@Morgan > the time away from the house has had an effect?
< 04Molly > Yes, I am afraid I am starting to become accustomed to the easy life with no work...
< 08@Morgan > easily done, I think
< 04Molly > I hope that once I return to Tawstock, it will not be long before Lady Catherine allows me to set up my own home, though I think once started, it will be hard to tear myself away
* Molly smiles softly, eyes thoughtful
< 08@Morgan > truly... it is very easy to get enthralled with the small details of it
< 04Molly > I can imagine... for example, I was thinking blue gingham for the kitchen curtains, with matching chair cushions!
* Molly laughs softly, eyes sparkling
< 04Molly > Hopefully, by the time you return, I shall have it in a viewable state...
< 08@Morgan > you intend to have it so quickly?
< 04Molly > If I can, yes
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > It depends greatly on Lady Catherine... But you would be welcome to see it the moment it is mine
* Molly smiles
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I will visit as soon as I can
< 04Molly > I should imagine it will be many months before it is as I would want it, but with so much travelling, I shall be about to find furniture and fabrics in both Carleon and Freiburg on the days I am there
< 04Molly > ((about = able))
< 08@Morgan > indeed... a shopping dream
< 04Molly > It will be hard to fill the days otherwise... For the most part, I shall be travelling to entertain the passengers
< 08@Morgan > I doubt the passengers will require entertaining... but then, I travel for a purpose, not to pass the time
< 04Molly > I think even when travelling for a purpose, most passengers would be pleased by easy conversation and a willing dance partner
* Molly smiles
< 08@Morgan > a good point I suppose
< 04Molly > It is something that would not be found on another ship... a unique selling point
* Molly grins
< 08@Morgan > quite so
< 04Molly > And the more money she makes, the sooner I can retire to a quiet life, without so many days of travelling
* Molly smiles softly
< 08@Morgan > that is very true. I hope she makes you that amount quickly... you deserve some peace
< 04Molly > I might find it boring though... and lonely. I might even start to wish I had married Lord Jaeger!
* Molly laughs
* @Morgan makes a face
< 08@Morgan > I wouldn't imagine such a level of lunacy would strike twice
< 04Molly > I dearly hope not... I could not give my heart for so little now
* Molly suddenly looks awkward, and looks away, seeing the coast now clearly
< 04Molly > Oooh!
< 04Molly > ~ The sun breaks through the clouds, and distinct patches of rock and grass can be seen along the coast line~
* @Morgan sighs deeply
* Molly looks around, ensuing there is no crew, before taking his hand in hers
< 04Molly > It is beautiful...
< 08@Morgan > that it is
< 04Molly > ~ An inlet appears, carved in between two rocky outcropings, the main river into Eisen, which must be travelled down to get to Freiburg.~
< 04Molly > Der Rotstrom?
* @Morgan nods
* Molly loosens her grip on his hand
< 04Molly > I believe we are to travel the rest of the way by river now?
< 08@Morgan > indeed... if these men have half a clue, they'll get a man out front in a rowing boat and men on each side
* Molly nods, just as noise of activity carries to them. She lets go of his hand quickly, hands by her side.
< 04Molly > Is it a dangerous journey?
< 08@Morgan > not particularly... though there are mudbanks that need be avoided
* Molly doesnt pay attention to the crew as they go about this task
< 04Molly > Does it seem familiar?
* @Morgan smiles faintly
< 08@Morgan > very
< 04Molly > I should imagine in a few months, it will be familiar to me, to see it every month
< 08@Morgan > I expect you're right
< 04Molly > Though perhaps I will enjoy it more on the way back, knowing I shall only be a few days from returning to Tawstock
< 08@Morgan > most likely, yes
< 04Molly > I would say that I could write to you whilst away, but I think I would be back quicker than a letter could be
* Molly smiles softly
< 08@Morgan > aye, most likely
* Molly smiles softly
< 04Molly > I ought to go and learn what needs to be done... I shall find you later
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > as you wish
* Molly smiles and nods, turning from him and going to the crew