They are sat close together in front of the fire in the ante-chamber of the lodgings rooms. Both have tea, and her parents have been gone about 20minutes. They are expected to return within 2 hours at the very latest. Morgan: ((re the first carleon trip)) No... I was charged with keeping you safe... Physically and morally... Molly: *her expression becomes serious* I do not recall you making that promise. I do not blame you. As I recall, the crucial moment came of my making ((saying the bit about having imagined being in evies position when they kissed)) That's beside the point. *she shakes her head, sipping her tea* I rather think it isn't. I would not have you feel guilty for something that is not your fault. Being in the wrong and feeling guilty are entirely different *she smiles softly* So you do not feel guilty, or wish it had happened differently? < 04Molly > Their conversation is interrupted by a knock on the door. * @Morgan gets up and carries the cup as he goes to the door < 04Molly > ~William, their personal servant and former kitchen boy waits outside, blonde hair a little unkempt. For his thirteen years, he is already quite tall, but has not yet started to widen out any * @Morgan looks solemnly at the boy < 04Molly > William: *he bows* My Lord, I was sent to ask if your party would be dining in the dining hall or would prefer your meals brought up? < 08@Morgan > a good question * @Morgan turns to Molly < 08@Morgan > well? * Molly rises and comes to them. She casts an easy smile to the boy, before turning her blue eyes to Morgan with an interested curiosity < 04Molly > Well what, dear heart? < 08@Morgan > where will our party be dining? here or in the hall? * Molly smiles < 04Molly > I think down in the hall would be a welcome change... * @Morgan nods, looking to the boy < 04Molly > William: *he bows again* Of course, my lady. It will be an hour from now, shall I come to inform you? *he looks back to Morgan, obviously used to taking orders primarily from men* < 08@Morgan > aye lad, come fetch us < 04Molly > William: *he nods* yes, my Lord *he bows once more, and goes downstairs* * Molly closes the door gently, and smiles at Morgan < 04Molly > I am inclined to believe that boy will break many hearts when he is older... < 08@Morgan > you think? < 04Molly > He is going to be tall and broad... you'd be amazed the effect that has on suspectible women *she smiles cheekily at him, and sits back down on the couch* * @Morgan goes back to the couch < 08@Morgan > aye, I understand that can be a hazard * Molly grins broadly < 04Molly > You should know, dear one < 08@Morgan > perhaps < 04Molly > I may well have to redo my hair for dinner * Molly smiles, a few loose curls hanging down < 08@Morgan > I think so, yes < 04Molly > I wonder if my parents will return in time? * @Morgan looks unsure < 08@Morgan > I really couldn't say * Molly becomes slightly serious < 04Molly > It is possible that if I speak to my father regarding the unhappiness I have at my distance from you, he may become more strict and less inclined to let us alone * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > most likely < 04Molly > There would be three options... * Molly sips her tea < 08@Morgan > those being? < 04Molly > firstly, tell him and hope he is reasonable * @Morgan sips his tea < 04Molly > secondly, maintain the distance we have had... * Molly looks unhappy at the prospect < 08@Morgan > I cant say I'm keen on that one * Molly shakes her head < 04Molly > me either... or lastly, behave perfectly in their company, but try to find moments where we can be alone and close... like now * Molly smiles softly * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > and which do you suggest will work? * Molly looks unsure < 04Molly > Telling him might be enough to ensure he will be agreeable and less strict... but if it does not, he may become more vigilant. This might be the last opportunity we have unsupervised * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > I would have thought behaving in a sneaky manner would not be to your liking * Molly watches him closely < 08@Morgan > not particularly, no < 04Molly > So that renders the third option void * @Morgan nods * Molly places her hand over his < 04Molly > We must hope then that he will be reasonable. I dread trying to keep such distance once more, it is too painful * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > aye, it is... he'll see reason * Molly smiles, squeezing his hand < 04Molly > I hope so... he would be terribly angry to find me sneaking in to your room to kiss you goodnight < 08@Morgan > perhaps it would be wise to speak to your mother first? * Molly nods < 04Molly > She might understand how it feels to keep such distance in the run up to the wedding day < 08@Morgan > quite possibly * Molly looks at him, eyes soft, voice matching < 04Molly > I wish we were wed already < 08@Morgan > as do I blossom * Molly smiles mischeviously < 04Molly > Then I would definately need to straighten my hair before dinner * @Morgan laughs * Molly looks as if she's going to say something, and then decides upon something else < 04Molly > Do you have any plans for our time here? * @Morgan shakes his head < 08@Morgan > not really < 04Molly > You would still come to the Badger and Ferret tomorrow evening? < 08@Morgan > aye if you still wish to go < 04Molly > Oh yes, I very much wish to meet Ayden... Evie says she is in love with him * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > I believe she hopes to marry him... he can hardly take her as a mistress, and from things she has said, their relationship is quickly progressing in a rather physical sense * Molly looks to the fire with a smile < 08@Morgan > I see * Molly looks to him, studying him < 04Molly > does that trouble you? < 08@Morgan > not particularly, no < 04Molly > I just hope he is genuine in his affections < 08@Morgan > aye... still I suspect he'll regret it rapidly if he is not < 04Molly > Why, dear one? < 08@Morgan > she'll mace him I expect * Molly laughs < 04Molly > I suspect her mace is long forgotten, pushed aside by his... enthuasiastic attentions < 08@Morgan > aye no doubt * Molly smiles < 04Molly > she seems to hve no complaints < 08@Morgan > thats the main thing I suppose < 04Molly > I do not believe they worry much about being discrete * Molly laughs < 08@Morgan > no, it doesn't sound like it * Molly shrugs < 04Molly > such is the way of commoners... * Molly laughs < 08@Morgan > aye < 04Molly > That and not being watched over! < 08@Morgan > that must be an oddity < 04Molly > To not be watched over? < 08@Morgan > aye < 08@Morgan > to not be watched and judged < 04Molly > I think it sounds like heaven * Molly laughs softly * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > aye * Molly squeezes his hand < 04Molly > unlike us poor unfortunates constantly waiting for interruption... * @Morgan nods * Molly looks thoughtful < 04Molly > I am going to speak to Mama, and make it clear that things can not go on as they are. I am unwilling to be a perfectly docile, virginal daughter... * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > as you wish < 04Molly > I do not think it is unreasonable to expect to be able to be close beside you, to be able to kiss you good night... * Molly looks away, and stands < 04Molly > I shall go and fix my hair now * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > good idea * Molly goes in to her room without saying anything