**the corridors are quiet towards Verity's Morning room, the one she has favoured for as long as he can remember. Whereas Adalbrecht's study commanded memories of punishments and explanations of bad deeds, his mothers morning room conjures fond pictures of warmth, tender words, and Avalonian spoken and leant. The door is carved wood, elegant, feminine, and unchanged
* @Morgan knocks on the door
< 04Molly > *Verity's soft voice, but eisen words, come through the wood* Come in
* @Morgan opens the door slowly, stepping inside
< 04Molly > **the sunlight plays across the wood flooring, a shimmering gold that matches the walls. It is no different then when he was last there, and little different from his childhood. Verity sits in ahgh back chair by the fire, embroidery in her lap. The years are now noticeable but kind, her middle aged face gently lined, brown hair streaked silver. Her face lights up as she looks up at her beloved son, and she reverts to Avalonian.*
< 04Molly > Welcome, dear boy
* @Morgan bows
< 04Molly > *she smiles, nodding to the footstool near her, where he always sat as a child* Will you come to me?
* @Morgan walks over and sits down, taking her hand and kissing it
< 04Molly > *she sets aside her needle work, and strokes his hair with the other hand* You look much happier
< 08@Morgan > I am.
< 04Molly > *she nods* Your letter only arrived last evening, though it was very welcome
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I've brought some people for you to meet
< 04Molly > *she smiles* we so seldom have company, though Alarice and Varick have been wonderful
* @Morgan smiles
< 08@Morgan > Father just had some rather stern words with me regarding them...
< 04Molly > It is his hope that you will wed her and take Varick as a son
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I have told him that will not happen
< 04Molly > *she picks up the embroidery, sewing perfectly wout looking at it. Though she is in her late forties, she is still a very beautiful woman.
< 04Molly > That will displease him
< 08@Morgan > indeed it did
< 04Molly > *she frowns a little* It would be nice to have grandchildren... I did try to tell him you are unable to consider another marriage at present, but thought you would explain better than I
* @Morgan shakes his head slightly
< 08@Morgan > I dont think he and I could have a discussion that doesn't end in a stand off... we'd probably argue about how blue the sky is
< 04Molly > You are too siimilar...
< 04Molly > *she smiles fondly*
< 08@Morgan > possibly
< 08@Morgan > though he did come around when I explained why I could not marry Alarice
< 04Molly > *she takes his hand* Though we did not approve of your choice, we understand the pain you feel at their loss. Healing takes time
< 08@Morgan > It is the healing that brings me here now
< 04Molly > *she nods* I hope you will stay long enough to start to move on. We would like you to think upon living here with us before many more years pass. I miss you greatly, no-one else talks Avalon with me
< 08@Morgan > I have brought Molly to meet you
< 04Molly > *she smiles* Good, I shall look forward to that. Did you... is she...?
* @Morgan shakes his head
< 08@Morgan > no... after a rather empassioned argument with a friend, it became clear that being a mistress was beneath her... she is better than that
< 04Molly > *she nods* Did she know you had considered doing such a thing?
< 08@Morgan > yes... I discussed it with her before the argument was had
< 04Molly > Does she feel that you have toyed with her affections? Though I would suppose not, as you remains friends
< 04Molly > *she continues stitching*
< 08@Morgan > I fear that she believed that to be the case... until the full implications were made clear
< 04Molly > What implications, dear boy?
< 08@Morgan > I explained to her that she deserved to be the wife of a lord, not just a mistress... I then had to explain that by saying so, I wished her to be the wife of _this_ lord
< 04Molly > *she stops stitching, her eyebrows rising* You are bethrothed?!
< 08@Morgan > aye, mother
< 04Molly > *she drops her sewing to the floor and embarces him* This is wonderful news!
* @Morgan laughs
< 04Molly > *she pulls away, taking his hands* How, and when did all this happen, my dear, dear son?
< 08@Morgan > shortly after I returned to Lady Torringtons
< 04Molly > And you did not tell me sooner? shame on you! *she laughs*
< 08@Morgan > I have been travelling a lot... I wished to tell you in person
< 04Molly > What says your father?
< 08@Morgan > he seems... relieved.
< 04Molly > *she nods* When you reach our age, you will also develop an obsession with continuing the succession...
< 08@Morgan > perhaps
< 04Molly > You shall have your own children to press marriage upon! Oh how wonderful!
< 08@Morgan > I have brought her parents also...
* @Morgan smiles slightly
< 08@Morgan > they've made quite an effort to learn Eisen
< 04Molly > I hope their rooms will be suitable...
< 08@Morgan > they come from a farmstead mother, I'm sure they'll find the rooms more than enough
< 04Molly > *she nods* I shall be pleased to meet them also. When is the wedding to be?
< 08@Morgan > not long
< 04Molly > Are we to attend the wedding?
< 08@Morgan > of course...
< 04Molly > *she smiles* Is it to be in avalon?
< 08@Morgan > no. I was thinking either the chapel here or in the village
< 04Molly > *she nods, and wipes a tear from her eye* That would be wonderful, people would be  pleased to see you happy
< 08@Morgan > father has demanded that I return here permanently within three years
< 04Molly > He has informed that he would insist so when he saw you next
< 04Molly > ((+me))
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > you do not wish to come back to us?
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< 08@Morgan > She's avalonian mother... you must remember your own pain at leaving?
< 04Molly > *she winces slightly at that* I remember every day, but my love for your father was strong enough to make me take on his duty
* @Morgan hangs his head
< 04Molly > *she watches him* Do you worry that her love is not enough?
< 08@Morgan > I worry that it would be unfair to take her from her family when they have only just begun to get along
< 04Molly > They did not get along before?
< 08@Morgan > no
< 04Molly > Why, dear boy?
< 08@Morgan > she was thought to have been indiscreet... by her father, I might add... but it was consumption
< 04Molly > It sounds rather awkward, perhaps it should be left in the past
< 08@Morgan > indeed
< 04Molly > But it remains that to be your wife, she must also be grafin someday, unless you prefer Edward to inherit Sudlachenburg in your stead?
* @Morgan 's eyes harden briefly
< 08@Morgan > no... I would not shirk my responsibilities
< 04Molly > Then I am afraid you must decide if it is right to marry her and make them her responsbilities also
< 04Molly > *she picks up her sewing*
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > We must make her stay here as pleasant as possbile, so that she sees the best living here would have to offer
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I think she's already decided that she will move here
< 04Molly > That is a good start. It is good that she will also meet Alarice, though a shame that neither Edward or Jarvinia are in Eisen at present
< 08@Morgan > indeed
< 04Molly > Shall I send word for them to return urgently?
< 08@Morgan > no, they must be away for a reason
< 04Molly > I am not sur where your brother is, he is rarely here.
< 08@Morgan > oh?
< 04Molly > He gets letters, and then disappears for weeks without word
* @Morgan frowns
< 08@Morgan > from whom?
< 04Molly > I do not know, he does not say
< 08@Morgan > does he still consort with Yensid?
< 04Molly > I believe so, thou I have not seen Yensid in more than a year
< 08@Morgan > that doesn't surprise me
< 04Molly > Perhaps Edward is seeking a wife, or fortune...
< 08@Morgan > perhaps
< 08@Morgan > that would upset father also
< 04Molly > yes, Edward may well be asked to wed Alarice now that you are promised
* @Morgan looks unimpressed
< 04Molly > *she notices* She needs a husband, and he could do far worse
< 08@Morgan > of that I am certain
< 04Molly > Why does it trouble you then?
< 08@Morgan > I believe _she_ could do better
< 04Molly > *she looks slightly bemused* There is always rilvalry between siblings, even after so many years. Your brother has a wild streak perhaps, but he has a good heart, and will grow out of his ways
< 08@Morgan > perhaps
< 04Molly > *she smiles* when do I meet my future daughter in law?
< 08@Morgan > whenever you and father are able
< 04Molly > I shall go to the study and await you both
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I shall bring her parents
< 04Molly > As you think best
< 04Molly > *she stands*
* @Morgan nods and stands up
< 04Molly > *she goes to the door, then turns* I am glad you are home
* @Morgan opens the door for her
< 04Molly > *she straightens her sleeves, and waits for him to follow out*
* @Morgan does so
< 04Molly > *she lays her hand on his cheek* I am glad you will remarry, men need women in their lives
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > *she goes down the corridor towards the study*