< 04Molly > < 04Molly > ~the coffee is brought over, steaming hot, and the cups placed before them. The boy leaves. This corner of the coffee shop is quiet, almost empty~ < 04Molly > * @Morgan takes up his cup < 04Molly > * Molly wraps her hands around hers, enjoying the warmth after the chill of outside. She watches him closely < 04Molly > < 04Molly > It smells divine < 08@Morgan > that it does * Molly blows on the surface of the deep brown liquid, causing it to ripple < 04Molly > Is this the best cafe in the city? < 08@Morgan > it happens to be my favourite < 04Molly > Have you been to them all? * Molly smiles over the rim of her cup < 08@Morgan > perhaps not all, but several at least * Molly sips her coffee, savouring it, eyes closed < 04Molly > mmmm... lovely. Very full, rich. Not just in taste, but in aroma also < 08@Morgan > indeed... I've often found, especially in Montaigne, that the coffee there is rather bitter * Molly opens her eyes < 04Molly > I should imagine I shall go there before long < 08@Morgan > probably < 04Molly > Would you say Eisen coffee is the best in Theah? < 08@Morgan > I would though... I suppose I may just a little biased * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > I do not believe it is mere bias, for I am inclined to agree... however, I would wager that tea here is not as good as in Avalon * Molly grins < 08@Morgan > you're probably quite right < 04Molly > It is something us Avalonians do well < 08@Morgan > so very true < 04Molly > I am not sure of the nationality of the new housekeeper, so it is possible she will make good tea < 08@Morgan > I have a suspicion that it will not be an... easy working relationship with them * Molly sips her coffee < 04Molly > how so, dear heart? < 08@Morgan > I find her mostly devoid of personality and I think that the new cook will rub me the wrong way * Molly chews the inside of her lip thoughtfully < 04Molly > You could replace them if necessary < 08@Morgan > true enough, yes... though I yearn for stability in that house * Molly looks at him, eyes serious < 04Molly > I could stay < 08@Morgan > no, you couldn't... you need to be more than that house could allow < 04Molly > I'm not sure I understand < 08@Morgan > you've been given a wonderful chance to secure the life you want, Molly... dont squander it < 04Molly > But it would give the house the stability you seek, would it not? < 08@Morgan > it is not an option * Molly drops her eyes, looking at the cup < 04Molly > I see < 08@Morgan > I will _not_ be responsible for you laying aside your own dreams < 04Molly > Still, I would wish to spend time there when I can < 08@Morgan > and, as far as I am concerned, you will always be welcome to < 04Molly > I should imagine Lady Catherine would say similar. I have been very fortunate to be liked and recognised by her, it is unusual for a common maid < 08@Morgan > she's not by any definition a normal noblewoman, in my opinion * Molly nods, sipping her coffee < 04Molly > She is lovely... I hope that her intelligence is enough to prevent her being maniplated by the pretended affections of men seeking a profitable marriage * @Morgan sniffs < 08@Morgan > if her intelligence doesn't, I will < 04Molly > Can you do so indefinately though? < 08@Morgan > if needs be < 04Molly > Even if it means never returning to rule your father's lands? * @Morgan takes a long sip of his coffee < 08@Morgan > perhaps * Molly watches him closely < 04Molly > With any luck, that shall not be the case, and she shall be happily and suitably wed by the time of which your decision must be made < 08@Morgan > one can hope * Molly nods < 08@Morgan > though Lady Torrington is still young enough to be flighty and unpredictable... < 08@Morgan > and a poor judge of character < 04Molly > It would be a task for her father to find such a man for her... with time, she will change... It seems to happen to most avalon girls * Molly laughs softly * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > a shame her father is not here to find said man... so it falls to me to prevent it being the _wrong_ man < 04Molly > You have my aid, if you require it * Molly drinks her coffee, not meeting him eyes * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > thank you, but a waved sword normally gets the message across < 04Molly > That is the difference between prevent her choosing the wrong man, and finding her the right one < 08@Morgan > indeed < 08@Morgan > it is not my place to find her the right man... it is my place to protect the estate < 04Molly > The second part is more the remit of a friend I believe... < 08@Morgan > second part of your statement, or mine? < 04Molly > of mine, of finding the right man < 08@Morgan > true enough < 04Molly > I am unsure as to whether she is close enough with any of the guests for such a thing to happen < 08@Morgan > I should hope not... a bunch of ireputable men and no doubt < 04Molly > No, you misunderstand me I think... I meant that none of the ladies are close enough with her to aid her search < 08@Morgan > then amend my statement to be women * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > You consider none of the worthy for such a task? < 08@Morgan > consider the options... Eiblinn... knows nothing of society which, like it or not, Lady Torrington is part... * Molly simply nods, encouraging him to go on < 08@Morgan > Lady Zella... despite my admiration for her from the very fact she had the nerve to challenge my decisions without disobeying them... she walks around barely dressed, which would be quite innapropriate for Lady Torrington * Molly laughs < 04Molly > I had noticed her distinctive lack of modesty... I can not imagine ever dressing so in public! < 08@Morgan > indeed < 08@Morgan > Captain Tsaylur... too little is known of her past to really trust her judgement in such matters... and her penchant for wearing trousers is not seen as becoming in social circles < 04Molly > I have oft wonder what wearing trousers much be like... * Molly suddenly goes red and looks away < 08@Morgan > its very practical... I completely understand her habit of wearing them aboard ship... < 04Molly > But surely men do not find such a lack of feminine dress appealing? < 04Molly > me sips her coffee * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > it is not something that has ever bothered me, if I'm honest < 08@Morgan > but then, we Eiseners are a practical bunch < 04Molly > I think I would still prefer dresses, nothing makes a girl feel s beautiful as a tight corset and a full skirt! * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > I think I am naturally inclined to such feminine things... partly from admiring such dresses from afar as a child... I dreamt of one day being a princess, with many ball gowns, and a handsome prince on a beautiful white steed... * Molly laughs at her childish recollection < 08@Morgan > white steed? < 04Molly > Aye... the horse must always be white... I am not sure why, but in the stories my mother told me each evening, it was always so * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > I've heard a few such tales < 04Molly > were there many told to you as a child? did you mother read to you at night? < 08@Morgan > some nights... my brother was raised in a much more Eisen fashion than myself... so story time was rather... varied * Molly looks intrigued < 04Molly > Peter and James were a little too old for stories by the time they were being recounted to me... Are Eisen stories different? < 08@Morgan > they centre very much on our history... and an awful lot of folklore * Molly nods < 08@Morgan > though there are a few fables that are more fairytale than horror story < 04Molly > Perhaps one day, if you ever have the time, you could tell them to me? < 08@Morgan > perhaps... though the fairytales are similar the world over, barring setting and names * Molly smiles < 04Molly > Still, there is something joyful in a well-told story, and I think you would do it well < 08@Morgan > I'm not so sure * Molly sips her coffee < 04Molly > Did you have such idle and futile daydreams as I did as a child? < 08@Morgan > I think most daydreams as a child are... not futile exactly... < 04Molly > No? It is futile for a farmer's daughter to dream of becoming a princess really... < 08@Morgan > no, I dont think it is... they're a valuable part of your imagination growing... * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > Sometimes I wonder that my imagination is bad thing, rather than a good one < 08@Morgan > take someone like... Rebecca, or Jaeger... they have very little when it comes to imagination, their abilities at problem solving are woefully limited... < 08@Morgan > which I suspect is a result of a lack of fantasy when they were younger < 04Molly > I suppose when one is given everything upon coming in to the world, there is less to hope for, to imagine * @Morgan looks offended * Molly looks guilty < 04Molly > I'm sorry dear heart, I meant no offense < 04Molly > It was simply that whereas I dreamt of one day having fine clothes, security, had I had that from birth, I would have needed other dreams < 08@Morgan > indeed * @Morgan sips his coffee * Molly looks wounded, eyes downcast as she sips her coffee < 04Molly > I truly am sorry < 08@Morgan > forget it * Molly nods, biting her lip < 04Molly > I ummm... think I might ask for more cream in this, excuse me... * Molly stands, and goes to the counter < 04Molly > ~she speaks with the serving boy in eisen as he adds the cream, and then returns to the table, her demeanour submissive < 04Molly > Do you still wish to come with me to have the pendant appraised, m... *she stops herself with a look of puzzlement* < 08@Morgan > if you wish me to < 04Molly > I think it would be wiser to go with someone who could be trusted. * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee < 04Molly > I think that the motivations of any other would be questionable at best < 08@Morgan > quite so... if I'm honest, I do not trust the intentions of the others at all < 04Molly > Nor I. Do you know where we must go? < 08@Morgan > I've an idea * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > I had a feeling you might < 08@Morgan > well, I do have the home advantage here * Molly looks thoughtful < 04Molly > Did you come to court in Freiburg? < 08@Morgan > more than once... and Carleon, and Numa * Molly looks envious for a moment < 04Molly > What was it like? < 08@Morgan > court? < 04Molly > yes < 08@Morgan > pompous * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > You did not enjoy it? < 08@Morgan > I went out of duty, not choice... though I have to say I met some utterly charming people * @Morgan looks regretful < 08@Morgan > some of whom I would've wished to stay in touch with, had circumstance not dictated otherwise * Molly nods, eyes thoughtful. She sips her coffee, giving a pause in the conversation < 04Molly > Nothing would prevent you from persuing those connections, if you were to wish to, would it? < 08@Morgan > I suppose not < 08@Morgan > though it has been a long... long time < 04Molly > Would it be expected of you, upon becoming Graf of Sudlachenburg? < 08@Morgan > oh I should think so... though what is expected of me is not always what I do < 04Molly > I should imagine that many meetings regarding provincial alliances and trade matters are conducted at court... < 08@Morgan > sometimes < 08@Morgan > mostly its a chance for men with a wandering eye to lavish attention on women other than their wives * Molly smiles < 04Molly > That does not surprise me... I should imagine it would be a good place to go to attract the attentions of nobles if one wanted to become a mistress < 08@Morgan > absolutely * Molly nods thoughtfully < 04Molly > Though being invited might be a challenge... < 08@Morgan > I shouldn't think so < 04Molly > Well laid connections might be enough... still, there is plenty of time for me to persue such an avenue... though I am not getting any younger, I should doubt I will need to rush to have babies for at least five more years < 08@Morgan > quite < 04Molly > Though there is always the option of becoming a silent partner in the Rose, just taking profits, and finding a husband like Maelwys. * Molly smiles, sippng her coffee < 08@Morgan > I wouldn't have thought that boystrous scoundrel would appeal to one so gentle as you * Molly blushes < 04Molly > He makes me laugh... he is interesting, and *she pauses slightly* easy with compliments < 08@Morgan > that he is < 04Molly > He is very nice, at least from what I know of him... though his.. experience would give me some pause, that he is so open about it would lessen my concern * Molly sips her coffee < 08@Morgan > open, that is one way of describing it, yes < 04Molly > I think perhaps many men have the same experience he does, but hide it < 08@Morgan > I suspect you're right... its... unseemly to display it so * Molly nods < 04Molly > Such things seem to cause nought but trouble * @Morgan laughs < 08@Morgan > very very true * Molly smiles < 04Molly > I would have to risk the ownership stake I had to have a life with a man without title... < 08@Morgan > indeed... though I'm fairly certain there is an Eisen noble that seeks your... affections < 04Molly > I am not sure... I find I am gtting mixed signals, and it puzzles me * Molly bites her lip, and sips her coffee < 08@Morgan > an eisen man being obscure with his meaning... how unusual < 04Molly > The meeting he and I had.. it varied between an easy discussion where it appeared that he was interested, and would then suddenly switch to pure business, and a reserve in which he appeared to have no interest at all < 08@Morgan > I wonder if he has some sort of mental... issue < 04Molly > Aye, perhaps... What is it that makes you think he seeks my affections? < 08@Morgan > a hunch, mostly < 04Molly > I can not imagine making a life with the Colonel somehow < 08@Morgan > I think you'd grow tired of his superior attitude < 04Molly > Assuming of course that I would ever see anything of him... I think it quite likely I would be a kept mistress somewhere, seeing him only infrequently as he passed through town < 08@Morgan > perhaps... his actions in that situation are rather difficult to guess < 04Molly > Is that not the way most nobles treat their mistresses? * Molly sips her coffee < 08@Morgan > I suppose < 04Molly > It is probably not so bad... though in truth, with my own income from the Rose, I would be free to do as I wished, and would only agree to such an arrangement because... well, there are many reasons, but part of that would be to be able to have children perhaps * Molly smiles * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee < 04Molly > I can not imagine the Colonel would be content for me to retain so much freedom < 08@Morgan > I dont think he'd be content with anyone retaining so much freedom * @Morgan chews his thumb momentarily < 08@Morgan > he and I are going to have words before long I fear * Molly looks confused < 04Molly > Because of me? < 08@Morgan > various things < 08@Morgan > I'm growing very tired of his superior attitude * Molly nods < 04Molly > I can understand that < 04Molly > In some ways, I think the opposite problem would occur with the lieutenant, for I would guess that most of his mistresses would be very short-lived < 08@Morgan > an hour or two at the most, I would assume * Molly blushes < 04Molly > I ummm.... I meant more in terms of weeks < 08@Morgan > I think thats optimistic if I'm honest < 04Molly > Definately not the sort of... encounter I would wish to persue... * @Morgan nods sipping his coffee < 04Molly > I can only imagine there must be many children without a father from such < 08@Morgan > perhaps * Molly looks confused, then thoughtful. She sips her coffee < 04Molly > Such matters are very perplexing... the freedom having a title to cover bad beahviour gives seems strange to me * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > but it seems to be a tradition many are well versed in * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > were anyone to behave so amongst the common class, their reputation would be badly tarnished *her eyes darken, and her voice becomes quieter* Even the assumption of such can do that damage < 08@Morgan > I know... that people are treated differently based solely on their birth is... unfair < 04Molly > Surely it is either appropriate or inappropriate for one to give away their... affections so easily.. It makes no sense that that depends upon birth when the act is the same! * Molly goes bright red < 04Molly > I'm sorry, I have spoken too much < 08@Morgan > but you speak quiet correctly < 04Molly > ~They continue their coffees, and then go to have he pendant appraised. They return to the Rose. Molly has arranged for them to have dinner together in her study, away from the crew and passengers, anticipating his nervousness. Dinner is finished, and drinks have been poured. She has been gentle, relaxed. < 04Molly > Shall we sit by the window, dear heart? < 08@Morgan > if you wish * Molly takes her glass of brandy, and moves to the couch. she wears an off the shoulder shift under her purple corset, with a black skirt. The contrast makes the skin of her bare shoulders and neck seem even paler * @Morgan follows over, looking out of the window as he moves * Molly watches him, trying to read his body language. She sits down, turned slightly towards him to allow better conversation < 04Molly > It is beautiful, is it not? * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > I think the dock itself is prettier than in carleon < 08@Morgan > oh? * Molly shrugs < 04Molly > Perhaps I am just noticing it more < 08@Morgan > I find that I am noticing less and less lately < 04Molly > I always had many other things upon my mind in the docks there... I suspect that is the case for you now < 08@Morgan > indeed * Molly stands, and goes to him. She puts her hand softly on his upper arm reassuringly < 04Molly > It will be well, dear one < 08@Morgan > I hope so < 04Molly > They are your parents, and they love you. * Molly speaks softly, soothingly < 08@Morgan > perhaps * Molly rubs his arm. it is comforting rather than anything else < 04Molly > Please, dear heart, come and sit with me a little * @Morgan nods and goes to the couch * Molly sits beside him, turned towards him. She takes his hands in hers. Her voice remains quiet < 04Molly > I am certain your fears are for naught, and once you arrive there, you will see how warmly you are welcomed < 08@Morgan > I truly hope so < 04Molly > What exactly is it you fear? < 08@Morgan > I... I dont know... that I have been disowned, that I am essentially dead to them * Molly strokes the back of his hands with her thumbs < 04Molly > Why would they have disowned you? < 08@Morgan > because I left without a word after beating my brother senseless < 04Molly > They will have realised that given your loss, your reactions were bound to be erratic, even without knowing of his involvement < 08@Morgan > perhaps... * Molly smiles softly < 04Molly > If your fear was to come to pass, you need simply to return to Tawstock as soon as you can find passage. The Rose will dock here once a fortnight, and will bring you back home with as much haste as they can * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > Though it is who you were born to be, it is not your only option for the future... < 08@Morgan > no, I know but... its who I _am_ < 04Molly > I truly do not see that they would disown you. And even if that were the case, you could tell the truth of Edward's involvement, and then they would understand < 08@Morgan > perhaps I could but... it would not sit well with me < 04Molly > No, I understand... I am certain it will be well. I would not lie to you * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I know * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > Some of that would be because you read me too well * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > oh I dont think that to be the case < 04Molly > Really? how so? < 08@Morgan > the number of times you've offered... all manner of things... and yet I still have trouble reading your seriousness or otherwise * Molly blushes < 04Molly > I will answer anything truthfully that you wish to ask me on < 08@Morgan > I would not ask and risk our friendship on a misunderstanding * Molly smiles wryly < 04Molly > there is nohing you could say to me that would damage our friendship * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > still... I would not risk that * Molly sighs softly, squeezing his hands gently * @Morgan sips his brandy < 04Molly > I have to be so very careful with my offers, for fear of upsetting you, or overstepping the boundaries and limits you have. Do you understand? * Molly 's brow is furrowed, eyes inense * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I do < 04Molly > Then you see why it is difficult to read my seriousness? * @Morgan sighs < 08@Morgan > I... I think so... I find it difficult to tell if you jest and tease or whether your statements are serious, you understand? * Molly drops her eyes from him, looking at the floor < 04Molly > I would not tease... I merely provide an avenue for you to not take my words seeriously, in case they discomfort you < 08@Morgan > I understand * Molly nods < 04Molly > Of that I am very glad. If things were different, it would not be the case * @Morgan sips his brandy, making a face < 08@Morgan > I am not overly fond of this brandy, my lady * Molly lets go of his hand and stands < 04Molly > Can I get you something different? < 08@Morgan > no... please, sit * Molly sits automatically < 08@Morgan > I think while I am home I shall try to procure some more blokners comfort... and perhaps some of the wine that is brewed in the village < 04Molly > I would like to try that < 08@Morgan > it can be rather... potent * Molly smiles < 08@Morgan > the last time I was properly drunk it was after drinking the two in close succession * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > I can not imagine you drunk... In the last few weeks, I seem to have been drunk quite a few times... * @Morgan laughs < 08@Morgan > I avoid being drunk where possible... I'm rarely in the company of those I trust enough to be... < 04Molly > Then perhaps you and I ought to get drunk together at some point! * Molly laughs * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > we shall have to see what the future holds * Molly looks troubled briefly before she covers it < 04Molly > Aye, who knows... < 08@Morgan > god, supposedly * Molly smiles < 04Molly > I would disagree, but I do believe there is something that controls the world, though I would not say for definate what * Molly sips her brandy, both hands on the glass * @Morgan scowls < 08@Morgan > perhaps < 04Molly > I could be wrong... * @Morgan sips his brandy < 08@Morgan > definitely not fond of brandy < 08@Morgan > have you ever tasted ameretto? < 04Molly > You need not drink it, there are plenty of other drinks... No, I haven't < 08@Morgan > don't... its revolting * Molly laughs < 04Molly > Are you sure you would not have something else? Wine, port? < 08@Morgan > no, I'll stick with this for now < 04Molly > As you wish... < 08@Morgan > I wonder if my CO still lives in freiburg * Molly moves from the couch, kneeling and reaching under the couch to retrive something. From underneath, her voice is muffled < 04Molly > Perhaps you could enquire of him? < 08@Morgan > good lord no... my reputation for assaulting those of higher station isn't restricted to my status as a house servant * Molly laughs, and there is the noise of wood sliding over wood < 04Molly > He would not be pleased to hear from you then? < 08@Morgan > he'd probably try to have me arrested... or try to kill me * Molly comes out with a large wooden box. She sits back beside him, her knee touching his leg slightly. < 04Molly > Perhaps it would be better not to < 08@Morgan > probably... I dont think he's ever forgiven me for the manner in which I proved my point < 04Molly > I can see why * Molly smiles < 08@Morgan > he was a pompous ass < 04Molly > Time changes people, perhaps he would be better now? < 08@Morgan > no, the war made him... he was nothing but a merchant when he signed up... the command gave him power over other men, men who were born of higher station < 08@Morgan > I've always been fairly convinced that his elevation to command was a clerical error < 04Molly > It might well be so < 04Molly > Will you be leaving early? * Molly smiles softly < 08@Morgan > in the morning? I think so * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > I did not mean this evening... you can stay as long as you wish < 08@Morgan > I think it would be better if I do not linger much past dawn... though we had things to do today, much of it was procrastination on my part... it does not do to avoid that which makes us uneasy * Molly nods < 04Molly > I understand. And I meant that you did not need to retire to your chamber early, if it is not your wish < 08@Morgan > early or late makes little difference... I shall not sleep in any case < 04Molly > Not at all? < 08@Morgan > I doubt it < 04Molly > I will stay with you, if you wish * Molly smiles softly < 08@Morgan > only if you wish to... I would not have you lose sleep on my account < 04Molly > I do not mind at all... I would give up many nights of sleep if it would bring you even the slightest comfort < 08@Morgan > and I would still not allow it * Molly smiles playfully < 04Molly > You could not make me sleep, dear heart, even if you sat beside my bed all night! < 08@Morgan > another reason for me to bring back wine < 04Molly > If I suspected you were intending to get me drunk, I not drink it! * Molly laughs < 08@Morgan > I suspect just being in the same room as an open bottle would have the desired effect if that were my ambition * Molly becomes serious < 04Molly > I would have you stay til dawn, if you wish it < 08@Morgan > I do not like to keep you awake < 04Molly > I care not... I would rather have the time in your company... I shall have many weeks of sleep during your absence * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > I doubt anyone would notice < 08@Morgan > my being away for weeks? < 08@Morgan > 04*grins* < 04Molly > I will notice that greatly... However, I referred to you staying here tonight * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I suspect were the colonel to learn of it, however, he would be most put out * Molly shrugs < 04Molly > He would have to deal with that... I would not choose his sensibilities over our friendship < 08@Morgan > nor I < 04Molly > As my friend, you have every reason to be here * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles < 04Molly > And as a Lady and Schiffseignerin, I have every right to entertain company as I see fit abord the Rose < 08@Morgan > true enough * Molly sips her brandy < 04Molly > I...ummmm... have something for you < 08@Morgan > oh? * Molly looks down at the long wooden box on her lap < 04Molly > You asked me to look after something until your departure... I hope that you do not find my additions too sentimental * Molly hands him the box * @Morgan takes it, running his hand over the wood < 04Molly > ~the wood has a slight pattern to it, in the shape of a rose~ * @Morgan opens the box, peering inside < 04Molly > ~There is the portrait, the book, a letter, a lock of hair, bound with a piece of blu ribbon, and a piece of soft white fabric. The box smells of her perfume. < 04Molly > I thought perhaps the letter would help you upon the last part of your journey to their house * Molly smiles < 08@Morgan > thank you blossom * Molly blushes < 04Molly > I know it seems a little strange, but I hought of what we said in Carleon about a portrait not reflecting a person truly. I thought with the portrait you would have the sight of me, and in my written words, would hear my voice... *she pauses slightly* * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > and from the lock of my hair, touch... and from the piece of cotton I have worn close for a few days, the scent of my perfume... * Molly bites her lip, looking embarassed < 08@Morgan > it's a wonderfully thoughtful expression... I'm truly touched < 04Molly > I was afraid you might think it childish and stupid < 08@Morgan > not at all * Molly smiles, relaxing a little < 04Molly > I can not promise it will be of any aid < 08@Morgan > oh I think it will eb < 04Molly > I am pleased to hear it... I did not find time to write any more to the story, so I shall just hope it is enough < 08@Morgan > I'm sure it will blossom * Molly smiles < 04Molly > Unfortunately, I could not think of anything for the fifth sense * Molly laughs softly * @Morgan coughs * Molly blushes < 04Molly > I am sorry, I did not intend to make you uncomfortable with my words < 08@Morgan > you didn't < 04Molly > I am glad... Truly, my fears of overstepping the mark are very strong < 08@Morgan > so I can see blossom * Molly nods < 04Molly > I can not remedy it < 08@Morgan > I know... do not fret about it so * Molly smiles, and takes his hand. She brings it to her lips, kissing it softly < 04Molly > I shall have to trust you to let me know if I cause you discomfort with you being angry... < 04Molly > (with= without) * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > I am going to miss you greatly < 08@Morgan > likewise < 04Molly > 'every prayer I make shall begin and end in your name..' * Molly smiles < 04Molly > I read that the other day < 08@Morgan > its a nice sentiment < 04Molly > I thought so... < 04Molly > and quite applicable also < 08@Morgan > do not spend your time pining blossom * Molly blushes < 04Molly > I do not think it pining... I... umm... < 04Molly > If you prefer, I shall endeavour to think of you as little as I can... < 08@Morgan > I think it would be easier on you if that were the case < 04Molly > You are in many ways lucky, for it will be easier for you to put me from your mind than vice versa < 08@Morgan > I've told you before that is not the case < 04Molly > You will be busy, dear heart... Such activity will prevent you missing me too greatly < 08@Morgan > true to a point, but so will you < 04Molly > You need have no fear on that score... I have for many moons tried to think of you less often than I do, and no amount of activity has resolved that issue * Molly laughs * @Morgan blushes * Molly reaches up, and touches the redness in his cheek softly < 04Molly > I'm afraid, dear heart, you have truly captured my attentions < 08@Morgan > for that I apologise * Molly takes her hand away < 04Molly > It was not your intention nor desire < 04Molly > therefore you are not to blame