* Molly is sat on the steps once more
* @Morgan comes to sit beside her
* Molly turns a little
< 04Molly > Should we not go somewhere more private?
< 08@Morgan > have you noticed nothing ever goes simply
< 08@Morgan > if you're going to tell me you wish to reconsider our wedding, I'd rather you do it quickly
* Molly looks somewhat perturbed
< 04Molly > Have I a cause for such?
* @Morgan shrugs
< 08@Morgan > the way things have been going today, it would not be much different to anything else thats happened
* Molly stands, holding her hand to him
* @Morgan stands up, taking her hand
< 04Molly > I do not wish to discuss things here on the door step like some common serving maid
* @Morgan sighs and nods
* Molly leads him silently through the now familiar corridors, and up to her room. She locks the door behiind them.
< 08@Morgan > thats not wise
< 04Molly > Why?
< 08@Morgan > remember the furore when Jaeger and Rebecca were found behind a locked door? it leads to easy gossip
< 04Molly > We are to be wed, not even the church could make an objection to this
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > Shall I send for tea, or would you rather open this?
* Molly pulls a bottle of blokners comfort from a drawer
< 08@Morgan > I think I'll go with the blokners
* Molly opens it, bringing two glasses to a table beside an armchair. she waits for him to come and sit
* @Morgan goes and sits down
* Molly drags a footstool and sits in front of him, watching him as she pours two glasses. She downs hers, making a face
* @Morgan sips his momentarily before finishing the glass in one
* Molly watches him intently. Her voice is quiet.
< 04Molly > I do not know what has happened to Alarice, though regardless, I would not call off our marriage...
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I am glad to hear that
< 04Molly > Though I may not like it, I understand that marrying well entails accepting that one's husband make take mistresses *though she fights to keep her tone neutral, the pain in her eyes can almost be felt*
< 08@Morgan > while that may be true of some, it is not of me
* Molly blushes a little
< 04Molly > Thank you
* Molly refills the glasses
* Molly leaves hers sat on the table, and places her hands gently over his
< 04Molly > How fare you, liebling?
* @Morgan shrugs slightly
* Molly rubs her thumbs over the back of his hands
< 04Molly > Can I be of any help?
< 08@Morgan > I doubt it blossom
* Molly looks seriously worried
< 04Molly > It did not go well?
< 08@Morgan > no, it did not
< 04Molly > I am so sorry, I know it can not have been easy for you
< 08@Morgan > indeed it wasn't. Still, its done now
* Molly looks up
< 04Molly > Would you prefer to be alone?
< 08@Morgan > no, I dont think so
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > Perhaps a little talk of other things?
< 08@Morgan > aye blossom
< 04Molly > We shall have to make a decision regarding Xantha and Aurora
< 08@Morgan > oh?
< 04Molly > I was looking at her earlier, and have had father do likewise... I think it's likely that left alone together, she will be with foal this summer, if she is not already
< 08@Morgan > and the decision to be made is...
< 04Molly > is whether to seperate them now so that they might return to Avalon and stay with Papa, or allow nature to take it's course and have them remain here until after she is delievered
* @Morgan frowns
< 08@Morgan > you know... I dont know
* Molly looks suprised, used to him having firm opinions on everything
< 04Molly > In Avalon we might have more opportunities to visit them, but to take her on a ship if she is carrying a foal is a large risk to her and her little one
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > I am also unsure as to how they would react to being parted
< 08@Morgan > I doubt that would go well
* Molly takes up her drink, still watching him, trying to understand
< 04Molly > I should be very curious to see how beautiful and strong their foals will be
< 08@Morgan > beligerant and strong willed, I would think
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > It is not always a bad thing, my love
< 08@Morgan > no, perhaps not.
< 04Molly > I rather like _your_ beligerance and strong will
* Molly grins
* @Morgan smiles
< 04Molly > It always gets results
< 08@Morgan > mostly, yes
* Molly takes his hands, and smiles playfully
< 04Molly > it did with me
< 08@Morgan > that much is certainly true... though I thought it was more my boyish looks
* Molly grins
< 04Molly > I shall confess, the blueness of your eyes, the soft, dextrous skill of your lips, and your broad shoulders played a rather significant role!
* @Morgan smiles and takes a sip of his drink
* Molly 's eyes lose their sparkle
< 04Molly > I have upset you...
< 08@Morgan > no blossom... I am having a hard day
* Molly reaches up, placing her warm palm against his cheek
< 04Molly > You have my unending love and support, though I cannot remedy the situation, you need not face it alone
< 08@Morgan > thank you blossom
* Molly lowers her hand, putting it under his, curling her fingers protectively
< 04Molly > You are now free for three days?
< 08@Morgan > two.... today was supposed to be the first
< 04Molly > Oh... well, I am sure two will be plenty
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > Do you have plans?
< 08@Morgan > I considered perhaps rowing across the Sudlache...
* Molly nods, eyes lighting up
< 04Molly > I would like that a great deal
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > good
< 04Molly > Plus I doubt Mama would be impressed were we to stay locked in here for two solid days!
< 08@Morgan > no.... I think she's start to frown as much as my father does
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > We traded a great deal ofh freedom to be watched over, didnt we?
< 08@Morgan > sadly that is an inherant part of my upbringing
< 08@Morgan > I could run again... if you wish
< 04Molly > Oh no..
* Molly kisses his hand softly, then turns it so she can kiss his palm
< 04Molly > You are almost exactly where I want you...
* @Morgan nods slowly
< 04Molly > You would surely not wish to run away?
< 08@Morgan > I was more referring to us... give this all up
< 04Molly > The house, the responsibility?
< 08@Morgan > aye
< 04Molly > No, I do not wish that... I like it here, I meant that we are watched over and kept apart for the idea of preserving my innocence...
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > However, we manage perfectly well without... after all, I do not even know _where_ your room is, let alone planning devious ways to sneak into your bed
* @Morgan laughs
< 08@Morgan > so... what are we going to do about the horses?
* Molly bites her lip a moment thoughtfully. Then she sighs softly with a smile
< 04Molly > Leave them here, do not try to fight nature, it will only end in tears
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > It is not fair to force them apart for our own selfish desires
< 08@Morgan > no, quite. I'll make arrangements for them to be tended here
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > It is for the best... and we shall not stay away forever
< 08@Morgan > no... I think I'll enquire about getting a couple of horses until we can return
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > That would be wise, it might also be sensible to leave them whilst we are honeymoon
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > I would hope that Aurora gets the attention she deserves, and I was rather hoping I would not have the time then...
* Molly smiles playfully
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > aye, thats certainly the plan
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > We ought to be in Starke by the end of july, there is much I need to learn
< 08@Morgan > learn?
< 04Molly > about the rose, how to help run he, maintain her security
< 08@Morgan > I was considering contacting some old comrades of mine
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > It would be wise to have those you can trust... a mistake I made previously
< 08@Morgan > indeed
< 04Molly > Still, I need not worry for making poor choices now
< 08@Morgan > no, now tis my worry
* @Morgan smiles
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > it is a great relief to me... you have experienced hands, you know what to do and when to do it.. I rushed in knowing nothing
< 08@Morgan > and I know my way around ships
* Molly laughs hard, biting her lip
< 04Molly > the proof of the pudding is in the eating, liebes herz...
< 08@Morgan > true, true
< 04Molly > will you teach me all you know?
< 08@Morgan > I certainly intend to
< 04Molly > I want to be useful on the rose this time
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I hope the builders restored her properly...
< 04Molly > yes, she was always so elegant, so beautiful
< 08@Morgan > I was more thinking of her hull and keel
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > you see, you put me to shame already
< 08@Morgan > it just occured to me...
< 04Molly > what, liebling?
< 08@Morgan > she was narrow beamed with a copper keel... I want to make sure that she still is
* Molly smiles cheekily
< 04Molly > You will be swimming once more then?
< 08@Morgan > quite probably
* Molly 's eyes become thoughtful in recollection, and she pinches her lower lip like she always used to
< 04Molly > I did ask that she was restored fully
< 08@Morgan > we must hope that your instructions were obeyed
* Molly looks worried
< 04Molly > I would hate for her to disapoint you
< 08@Morgan > I doubt that'll be the case
* Molly nods with a smile
< 04Molly > I hope not
* Molly fidgets slightly, wincing
< 04Molly > this isn't very comfortable to sit on
< 08@Morgan > no?
* Molly arches her back
< 04Molly > I think it is the hardness
< 08@Morgan > would you wish to sit with me?
* Molly blushes, caught off guard
< 04Molly > you... you would not mind?
< 08@Morgan > of course not
* Molly moves carefully, pushng the footstool away, and sits very carefully in his lap. she puts her arm behind his neck, and is unable to contain the broad smile at his closenes
< 04Molly > This is far better, nowhere near as hard as the footstool
* @Morgan coughs
< 08@Morgan > not yet anyway
* Molly goes scarlet red, yet grins, biting her lip
< 04Molly > I... ummm...
* Molly fidgets a little,trying to ignore the pictures that come to her mind
< 04Molly > I have missed this
< 08@Morgan > as have I blossom
* Molly giggles
< 04Molly > we shall have to do this more often, it is by far the most comfortable place I have ever sat
< 08@Morgan > indeed
* Molly leans in, kissing his cheek once before pulling away
< 04Molly > though I doubt it would be warmly received at dinner this evening
< 08@Morgan > no... I susppect not
< 04Molly > a shame really, although I do find the conversation there stimulating- *she suddenly looks away, blushing*
* @Morgan chuckles
< 04Molly > I..ummm... sorry, sometimes my mind and my mouth are not well connected
< 08@Morgan > oh I dont know... I'm fairly sure you were saying precisely what you were thinking
< 04Molly > but my sense of decency should have prevented me starting such a statement
* @Morgan shrugs
< 08@Morgan > decency can be overrated
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > as can modesty!
< 08@Morgan > quite
* Molly shifts against him, allowing her body to rest against his chest, her head in the long curve of his neck. She sighs contentedly
< 04Molly > I could stay like this all afternoon!