< 04Molly > Sat in the warm comfort of his embrace, she does not notice the time pass until the sudden knocking on the door < 04Molly > Martha: Moll, would you like me to do your hair before dinner? * Molly sits up, startled * @Morgan talks quietly < 08@Morgan > go answer the door, I'll pour some tea < 04Molly > *in hushed tones to Morgan* as you wish * @Morgan gets up and makes some tea * Molly smoothes down her skirt and hair, carefully undoing the lock so not to be heard. She opens the door < 04Molly > Mama, yes, please do my hair. Morgan and I  were just discussing the plans for the wedding day < 04Molly > Martha: *she nods, entering* Good evening, Morgan * @Morgan nods his head < 08@Morgan > Martha < 04Molly > Martha: we've seen little of you, have you been busy? < 08@Morgan > run off my feet mostly < 04Molly > Martha: It must be nice to be home? * @Morgan pours the tea < 08@Morgan > to a point... life at the Torrington estate was much... simpler < 04Molly > Martha < 04Molly > Martha: But here you are respected, you are surrounded by family * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > but everything is so formulaic... * Molly looks to him, sinking into the chair they were sat in wth a secretive smile < 04Molly > Martha: in what way? < 08@Morgan > I'm respected here not because of my actions, but because of my birth... < 04Molly > Martha: *she nods* It is a beautiful house * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > Martha: I wondered... what do you both intend to do after the honeymoon? * @Morgan places two cups of tea on the small table, and picks up a third < 08@Morgan > in what respect? * Molly takes up hers, as does Martha < 04Molly > Martha: In the future... where do you intend to live? * @Morgan looks at Molly < 08@Morgan > its my duty to come back here * Molly watches her mother < 04Molly > Martha *she looks saddened* I thought that  might be the case < 08@Morgan > I take it you wished us to live in Avalon? < 04Molly > Martha: Though I already have many grandchildren, I would have liked to have you both, and your babies, when the time comes, nearby. * Molly blushes and looks away, sipping her tea * @Morgan looks at his cup intently < 08@Morgan > I'm afraid that our living in Avalon will not be possible... I have much to learn here, and must return before long < 04Molly > Martha *sighs a little* I understand. Will you be returning to Tawstock until then? * @Morgan shakes his head < 04Molly > Martha: *she smiles half-heartedly* Still, it would be far better to raise your children here than in a tiny house there < 08@Morgan > the lessons they will be taught will be the same, nevertheless < 04Molly > Martha: though they will learn eisen primarily, and the duties of managing a town, rather than avalon, and how to shoe horses *she laughs* < 08@Morgan > they will learn both... < 04Molly > Martha *smiles* I am pleased that they will not want for anything * @Morgan scratches his nose < 08@Morgan > you know... no, nevermind * Molly gets up, and goes to the wardrobe, welcoming the distraction of choosing a dinner gown from a subject she finds uncomfortable * @Morgan shakes his head < 04Molly > Martha *she laughs* you should finish what you were going to say < 08@Morgan > no, its a rediculous idea * Molly comes over with her vodacce dress, hanging it from the bed posts < 04Molly > Martha: what is? < 08@Morgan > the estate needs a manager... < 04Molly > Martha: And...? * @Morgan shakes his head < 08@Morgan > it matters not * Molly goes to stand beside him, and takes his hand with a smile < 04Molly > Martha *she watches them both* and you wondered that perhaps it'd be a good position for someone driven, respected, with a solid knowledge of farming? < 08@Morgan > well... it'd save you missing out on your grandchildren... < 04Molly > Martha: *she smiles* that is a very generous offer < 08@Morgan > not particularly... < 04Molly > Martha: yes, it is. we are just simple farmers, we have no land or titles to recommend us to your service < 08@Morgan > David knows his farming and land management, and I know Molly would be much happier to have you both nearby < 04Molly > Martha: I think perhaps the offer would be better put to him... maybe your father would consider doing so? * Molly gently squeezes his hand < 08@Morgan > I'll speak with him < 04Molly > Martha: I think he will be easier to bring round once we have seen the village < 08@Morgan > perhaps < 04Molly > I have not been to the village either, but the grounds here are so big and beautiful I've scarcely noticed! < 08@Morgan > I hope it lives up to your expectations * Molly smiles at him softly < 04Molly > I... *she looks away, blushing* I ought to get ready for dinner * @Morgan puts down his cup < 08@Morgan > I'll leave you to it * Molly smiles at him, squeezing his hand briefly < 04Molly > until then, liebes herz * @Morgan nods to her and Martha and leaves the room