* @Morgan wanders off in search of Molly
* Molly is still in her room
* @Morgan knocks on the door
< 04Molly > *she opens the door, wearing her blue and white montaigne dress. she looks immaculate, a lady through and through, though nervous. she beckons him in
* @Morgan enters the room
* Molly shuts the door behind him. She watches him.
< 04Molly > What happened?
< 08@Morgan > they wish to meet you
< 04Molly > *she nods, chewing her lip* will you stay with me?
< 08@Morgan > of course... your parents are to come
< 04Molly > *she takes a deep breath, nerves clearly getting the better of her * will it take long?
< 08@Morgan > I wouldn't have thought so...
< 08@Morgan > and once it is done, there are some reprobates I must see
< 04Molly > *she keeps her hands folded in front of her, but smiles a little* reprobates?
* @Morgan nods
* Molly takes a deep breath, exhaling slowly* Will this gown be good enough?
< 08@Morgan > I'm sure it will
* Molly smooths down her hair, and then straightens her shoulders
< 04Molly > I shall find my parents
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I'll be in the corridor
* Molly goes out of the room, and knocks a few doors down. After a minute, all three arrive to Morgan, all very well-presented, all very nervous
* @Morgan looks at all three of them solemnly, meeting davids gaze and holding it for a moment longer
< 04Molly > David: *he watches Morgan, looking away first*
< 08@Morgan > are we all ready?
< 04Molly > David: I think so. *the two women exhange a nervous glance*
* @Morgan looks to Molly and Martha
< 04Molly > *they both nod nervously. Molly visibly trembles*
< 04Molly > **they walk through the halls to the study, David following directly behind Morgan, the two women after, none speaking**
* @Morgan leads the way to the study, knocking on the door
< 04Molly > AD: Enter ((assume all eisen, unless told otherwise))
* @Morgan stands off to one side, shoulders squared, an air of challenge about him
< 04Molly > **the forresters all watch him, as if awaiting instruction**
< 08@Morgan > I present Lady Molly Forrester, Martha and David Forrester, Molly's parents
* Molly looks up at his parents, impressed by their calm confidence, and seeing in them the features combined in Morgan. She curtsies low, lower than the two mothers, her training in Lady Catherine's taking over. Both David and Adalbrecht bow
< 04Molly > Lord and Lady Koertig, thank you for the wonderful hospitality you have extended to us. We are honoured to visit such a beautiful home.
< 04Molly > AD: You are very welcome here, our son speaks highly of you.
* Molly blushes, looking at Morgan
< 04Molly > AD: *he comes over to David, extending a hand* Herr Forrester, welcome to Sudlachenburg
< 04Molly > David *he shakes the proffered hand* Thank you
* @Morgan stands staring into the middle distance
< 04Molly > VE: *she comes to Molly, looking at her intently. Molly forces herself to smile and keep her head high, though she wishes she could hide behind Morgan from this scrutiny. Martha watches quietly.*
< 04Molly > AD: *he and David discuss the journey, David's Eisen is suprisingly good, and they converse on such a neutral topic with ease.*
< 04Molly > VE: *she looks at Molly, meeting her eyes.* That is a beautiful dress, child, where is it from?
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > A friend and I made it upon a voyage to Castille, my Lady, from our own design. It is of a montaigne style, in last years montaigne high fashion fabric. Alas, montaigne fabric does not stay in fashion long.
< 04Molly > VE: *she laughs* You have a very talented daughter, Frau Forrester.
< 04Molly > MA: Thank you, my Lady. You have a lovely son, he is a great credit to you, and speaks very fondly of you.
< 04Molly > VE: *she looks to Morgan* You speak of me whilst away, dear boy?
< 08@Morgan > of course
< 04Molly > VE: *she nods* Where in Avalon are you from, Frau Forrester?
< 04Molly > MA: Tawstock, Lady Torrington's holdings, though I was born in the north.
< 04Molly > VE: I hold lands and was born in Catterick
< 04Molly > MA: *her eyes light up* I was born in Durham, and worked for Lord and Lady Granger for a time.
< 04Molly > VE: They were my neighbours! Lord Granger was in negotiations for a bethrothal with me when I met Lord Koertig!
< 04Molly > **At Marthas suprise, they begin to discuss the family, and other near by nobles, Molly and Morgan being left to one side. reinhardt enters, discretely providing tea and coffee. Molly watches the sets of parents a moment, before looking to Morgan.
< 04Molly > Well...
< 08@Morgan > it seems to be going well
< 04Molly > AD & DA: *both men laugh hard*
< 04Molly > AD: He's always been a brutish beast, but my son seems fond of him
* Molly moves to stand nearer Morgan, sipping her tea
< 04Molly > It is better than you anticipated, dear heart?
< 08@Morgan > so far, yes
* Molly watches them closely
< 04Molly > Perhaps we ought to not let them converse too long, little steps...
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > you're probably right
< 04Molly > Do your parents know our hopes to wed in a little over four weeks?
< 08@Morgan > not yet
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > AD: reinhardt, please have dinner ready for seven, there is much to discuss. And ask Alarice to come to me before then, I need to speak with her
< 04Molly > *the butler bows and leaves*
< 04Molly > AD: Morgan, have you made any plans for our guests for the next few days?
< 08@Morgan > not yet
< 04Molly > AD: I have a few matters in the village that require attendance, and I would have you come also.
< 08@Morgan > as you wish sir
< 04Molly > *a quick look of suprise passes between david and martha*
< 04Molly > AD: *he looks to Molly* Great as the news of your impending wedding is, the work to rebuild Sudlachenburg, and in turn Eisen, must be first and foremost.
* Molly curtsies slightly with a smile
< 04Molly > Of course, my Lord, it is a cause close to mine own heart. I can spare Morgan for as long as you need, of course.
< 04Molly > AD: *he laughs, and looks to Morgan with a brief nod of approval* Dinner will be at seven, perhaps a tour for our guests before then?
* @Morgan looks awkward
< 08@Morgan > I... I need to go into the village to find Heinz-Harold
< 04Molly > AD: I see. *his eyes turn slightly cool*
* @Morgan fidgets
< 08@Morgan > it is important my lord
* Molly looks from one man to the other, and finally to Martha
< 04Molly > If it pleases you, I would like to supervise our unpacking, I have dresses that require pressing. I hope this does not displease you, my Lord *she looks to adalbrecht with a sweet smile*
< 04Molly > AD: Of course not, please make use of as many servants as you need. *he looks at Morgan briefly* I shall see you all at dinner.
* @Morgan looks to the floor
< 04Molly > **reinhardt opens the door, letting them out in to the corridor.
< 04Molly > AD: *he takes his tea to his desk, shifting through sheets of paper. The others all leave*
* @Morgan watches them all leave, hanging behind
< 08@Morgan > you approve my lord?
< 04Molly > AD: *he looks up* Of?
< 08@Morgan > My betrothed
< 04Molly > AD: *he watches Morgan carefully, laying aside the papers* Would it matter if I did not?
< 08@Morgan > I would not ask if it did not
< 04Molly > And if I said no, would it stop you? Or would you proceed as before?
< 08@Morgan > If I were forced to, yes.
< 04Molly > *his expression hardens slightly* I see
< 08@Morgan > I do not believe you would have reason to disapprove, however, and if you did it would be out of spite
< 04Molly > *he looks slightly taken aback by his son's fothrightness* I have seen nothing yet to make me object. Her standing and birth right are far inferior to yours, but she has some standing, by her family and in her own right. She is well-turned out, lovely manners, amiable.
< 08@Morgan > thats not enough. I want your blessing
< 04Molly > You expect it upon such a short accquaintance?
* @Morgan folds his arms
< 08@Morgan > yes.
< 04Molly > You assure me on your honour as a gentleman, and futher, your honour as a Koertig that how she was in this brief meeting is how she usually is? That there are no flaws in her personality that I have missed?
< 08@Morgan > She is like mother in many ways... She was strong enough to bring me back to who I am meant to be.
< 04Molly > *he nods* and her insistance on the mending of Eisen being important to her?
< 08@Morgan > She intended, before its sinking, to lend the Rose to the rebuilding of Eisen
< 04Molly > Was that before there was a relationship between you?
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > *he pauses, watching Morgan, waiting for him to speak*
* @Morgan stands still, quiet
< 04Molly > It is an admirable trait, valuable in a visgrafin
< 08@Morgan > quite
< 04Molly > And you are certain in your choice, and will favour no other?
< 08@Morgan > I am certain
< 04Molly > *he nods* Then you have our blessing to make her the next visgrafin of Sudlachenburg, and mother to many strong, preferably male, heirs to continue the Koertig line
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > thank you my lord
< 04Molly > Now, go to whatever business you have, but do not be late to dine
< 08@Morgan > I will not be late
* @Morgan bows slighlty and leaves the room
< 04Molly > *he nods, and picks his papers back up*