< 04Molly > *she smiles* very complex, is it not((politics))? And would it not be seen as < 04Molly > favouritism that you are here with me instead? *the grin becomes < 04Molly > playful* < 08@Morgan > oh, undoubtedly, but thats just something they'll have to live with * Molly nods < 04Molly > We ought to return to the house < 08@Morgan > \/me nods < 08@Morgan > most likely * Molly moves away from the gate, slow steps towards the house, waiting for him. * @Morgan goes to her side * Molly looks around as they make their way back. After a few minutes, she breaks the companionable silence < 04Molly > Did you know, the Forrester family can be traced for seven generations in Tawstock? < 08@Morgan > really? * Molly smiles < 04Molly > Not 'famous', so much as'notorious' * @Morgan chuckles < 08@Morgan > whyso? < 04Molly > It's not something that is mentioned so much now, but when I was a child, I often heard of 'Forrester Luck'...My father is the only one who has ever had good fortune. < 08@Morgan > I think its time that changed then * Molly smiles < 04Molly > I hope so, my father bettering himself seems to have turned it around < 08@Morgan > I wonder if my father has spoken with him * Molly shrugs < 04Molly > I have no idea. No-one speaks tome often unless it is about the wedding < 08@Morgan > what were you and father talking about the other morning? * Molly blushes a bit < 04Molly > Mostly he was explaining how they wish me to feel welcomed in to the family < 08@Morgan > mostly... < 04Molly > and he was telling me that they wish you to return here because you wish it, not because they have told you to * Molly looks up at the house * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I see < 04Molly > **the door opens, and Varick appears, running down the steps towards them < 04Molly > Do you return because you wish to? * @Morgan watches the boy run < 08@Morgan > that remains to be seen < 04Molly > Varick: *he comes to a halt in front of them, and bows* good morning! Session Time: Tue Dec 01 00:00:00 2009 * Molly curtsies < 08@Morgan > good morning Varick < 04Molly > Va: *he looks from one to the other* Been doing my lessons. know what I want to be when I'm a grown up * Molly smiles a little at Morgan < 04Molly > ((done)) < 08@Morgan > oh? < 04Molly > Varick: I want to drive a coach and deliver letters to people. < 08@Morgan > do you now? < 04Molly > Va; I'd be good at that. Can ride horses * @Morgan nods gravely < 08@Morgan > I see < 04Molly > Va; *he sighs* Mother will not let me. Says I have to be a Baron instead < 08@Morgan > I happen to agree with your mother < 04Molly > Va: It isnt fair < 08@Morgan > no, it isn't... but I'm afraid thats life < 04Molly > Va: what did you want to be when you grew up? * Molly watches Morgan, intrigued * @Morgan thinks < 08@Morgan > ships captain I think < 04Molly > Va: *he nods, looking to Molly* What did you want to be, Lady Forrester? * Molly laughs, cheeks flushing < 04Molly > I wanted to have a little house somewhere, a little garden to grow vegetables, a nice husband and lots of children... < 04Molly > Va: *he frowns* That doesn't sound like an adventure... * Molly looks to Morgan with a smile < 04Molly > Obviously this *she waves her hand in the direction of the house* is a little more than I was thinking... < 08@Morgan > it is a little... grand < 04Molly > It is still... *she seems to change her mind* Women's hopes and men's hopes are often very different, Varick, we do not need adventure as much *varick nods solemenly* And besides, though I did not want it, I have had enough adventure to last most men a lifetime! < 04Molly > Va; Will you tell me about your adventures? Mother said I was to leave her alone and stay with you both today*he looks a little hurt* * @Morgan looks solemnly at the boy < 08@Morgan > I think its time we had a little talk Varick * Molly looks to Morgan a moment, waiting to see whether she should stay or go < 04Molly > Va:*he looks up with a nod* * @Morgan glances at Molly a moment before crouching down < 08@Morgan > now then. I spoke to your mother after church, you remember? < 04Molly > Va: *he nods again* < 08@Morgan > she told me that she still misses your father very much and hasn't gotten used to his not being here yet. She's so upset that she needs to spend time on her own, and asked if we would look after you for a while. < 04Molly > Va: *he looks upset* doesnt she want me to look after her? < 08@Morgan > no... at the moment she needs to be alone < 04Molly > Va: *his eyes fill with tears* oh * @Morgan gathers the boy up < 08@Morgan > she needs to stop being upset by herself, then she'll need you to care for her. In the meantime the best thing you can do is try to learn the skills that will bring honour to your family and to you * Molly comes to stand opposite Morgan, watching them both, eyes pained with empathy. Varick clings to Morgan tightly, and cries. < 04Molly > Va: I...I miss my daddy *he sniffles* < 08@Morgan > I know Varick. * Molly kneels down, and rubs his back. The crying subsides a little. < 04Molly > Va: when will she be better? < 08@Morgan > I dont know < 04Molly > Va: I might be a grown up then < 08@Morgan > you might be < 04Molly > V: why is she so sad? < 08@Morgan > because she misses your father... < 04Molly > V: I miss him as well, but I don't make people go away < 08@Morgan > I know... but your mother knew him longer than you and sometimes when you grieve for someone, you need to make peace with yourself before you can with others * Molly continues to watch Varick, who moves away slightly to look at Morgan < 04Molly > V: it is different for grown ups? < 08@Morgan > sometimes < 04Molly > V: *he goes quiet for a minute* Must I still have lessons? < 08@Morgan > lessons? < 04Molly > with my guvness < 08@Morgan > you still need to have lessons... though we'll see who with < 04Molly > *he nods, pulling himself together* Can we go to the stable now? < 08@Morgan > I suppose... though we must be back for breakfast < 04Molly > V: *he nods, running off in that direction. Molly watches him, still kneeling* < 04Molly > Poor boy... < 08@Morgan > aye * Molly watches him, standing up < 04Molly > I worry for him * @Morgan stands < 08@Morgan > aye < 04Molly > Do you truly think he might be grown before she is well? < 08@Morgan > quite possibly. She sees his father very strongly in the boy * Molly nods < 04Molly > I can understand how such a constant reminder would be hard < 08@Morgan > indeed * Molly looks thoughtful as they start towards the stables < 04Molly > It may not be a little house in the country, but truly I would not trade this for the world * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I'm glad * Molly casts him a sidelong glance < 04Molly > and I will definately have a nice husband < 08@Morgan > I'll certainly try to fulfil that particular desire < 08@Morgan > amongst others * Molly blushes < 04Molly > I have no doubt at all the you will satisfy me completely * @Morgan coughs * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > there was one other feature of my childhood hopes- enough money to have doctors when needed. I would not wish to be in the situation my mother was during my birth * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > that will not be the case < 04Molly > I do find it all scary, especially the number of times my mother went into confinement, and the worry it caused each time that she would not survive * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > But I am certain I will have far better care... so far I have excelled all the Forresters with my luck * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > though I'm fairly sure your father never had a ship sunk < 04Molly > No, but he has never been a future veisgrafin either! < 08@Morgan > this is true... I dont think he'd suit a dress * Molly nods < 04Molly > I must make a start on my dress... * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > Have you found a best man? * Molly walks close beside him < 08@Morgan > not yet < 04Molly > Is Varick too young? * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > Your father perhaps? < 08@Morgan > no... * Molly takes his hand < 04Molly > why, liebes herz? < 08@Morgan > it just doesn't feel right < 08@Morgan > I keep meaning to go find an old friend of mine, but... things keep coming up * Molly smiles < 04Molly > That is how it is here * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > indeed it is < 04Molly > Tomorrow youmust return to your father's tasks? * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > aye < 04Molly > Tis a shame * Molly smiles < 04Molly > I am to take charge of Varick when you cannot? < 08@Morgan > if you wish to... I can apprentice him to a swordsmaster < 04Molly > No, he is no trouble < 04Molly > **this is about the time he can be heard calling for Aurora from within the stable. After a little while with the horses, breakfast is had,then a long walk through the grounds while verity and adalbrecht are in the village, and soon the evening comes, dinner passes and everyone retires