* Molly waits ouside the dining room, the only one there. She sits, back straight, reading a book. She is oblivious, pinching her lower lip
* @Morgan coughs slightly
* Molly drops her hand, looking up. Her voice and eyes are soft
< 04Molly > liebes herz...
< 08@Morgan > blossom
< 04Molly > you are well?
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I have spoken with Alarice
* Molly looks suprised and stands up
< 04Molly > what did she say?
< 08@Morgan > she's ok'd it
* Molly looks pleased
< 04Molly > I am glad to hear that
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > And you, are you pleased?
< 08@Morgan > surprisingly, I am
* Molly grins
< 04Molly > I confess, I was worried
< 08@Morgan > oh?
* Molly starts to look awkward
< 04Molly > the responsibility may have upset you
< 08@Morgan > it is not easy, dont mistake me... but he needs stability, which we can provide, albeit emotionally, rather than physically
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > I hope it is enough
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > as do I
* Molly looks thoughtful
< 04Molly > It is all settled then?
< 08@Morgan > apart from asking your parents to watch him
< 04Molly > I shall speak to them after dinner, if that suits you
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I wonder if my father has mentioned the land management to your father yet
< 04Molly > I do not know... apart from dinner time, this house is so immense you might not see anyone for days!
* Molly 's hand goes to a wayward curl she pushes behind her ear
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > I might remind him
* Molly nods
< 04Molly > It might be done already, I don't know...
< 08@Morgan > I shall find out
< 04Molly > Things are settling in to place, arent they
< 08@Morgan > it would seem so
* Molly takes his hand
< 04Molly > The situation with Varick reminds me of a discusion wwe had many, many moons ago
< 08@Morgan > oh?
< 04Molly > about fostering Edward's children to ensure a stable future for sudlachenburg
< 08@Morgan > ah yes
* Molly smiles softly
< 04Molly > And now you are doing such with Varick for his own lands
< 08@Morgan > though my mother believes that will not be an issue
< 04Molly > does she?
* @Morgan nods, smiling slightly
< 04Molly > I'm not sure I understand
< 08@Morgan > no, I know
* Molly laughs
< 04Molly > It is part of your charm, how utterly complex you are!
< 08@Morgan > its a superstition blossom
* @Morgan smiles wryly
< 08@Morgan > you may have noticed that I'm just a little superstitious
* Molly looks intrigued
< 04Molly > Everyone here is!
* @Morgan nods
* Molly smiles affectionately
< 04Molly > If only you knew all the strange things I have to do for the wedding for these superstitions!
* @Morgan laughs
< 08@Morgan > it explains a little, perhaps, my actions on the Torrington estate
< 04Molly > a little, yes. *she grins cheekily* I assumed you were just odd
< 08@Morgan > thats also possible
< 04Molly > But, as with all your flaws, I graciously over look it *she bites her lip to supress the giggle*
< 08@Morgan > oh quite, quite
* Molly runs her tongue along her lower lip
< 04Molly > just as you accept my flaws
< 08@Morgan > flaws, my lady? Surely you are aware that you have none?
* Molly blushes, suprised, thrown off guard
< 04Molly > oh!.. I do, definately
< 08@Morgan > I think not, and as an impartial observer, I am more qualified to testify to such
< 04Molly > You are hardly impartial... you are blinded by my... favourable attributes
* @Morgan laughs hard
* Molly looks down briefly before looking at him through lowered lashes
< 04Molly > do you not think?
< 08@Morgan > oh, absolutely
< 04Molly > so I could be very flawed, and you would be too distracted to notice
< 08@Morgan > possibly I suppose
* Molly subconciously breathes in slightly deeper, heightening the expanse of pale, creamy skin on show above the purple corset
< 04Molly > I am far from flawless
< 08@Morgan > flawless enough for me blossom
< 08@Morgan > besides... flawless is boring
* Molly 's eyes sparkle
< 04Molly > and I am not boring?
< 08@Morgan > a combination of your personality and your... attributes make you as close to flawless as possible without being dull
* Molly blushes harder
< 04Molly > you shameless flatterer!
* @Morgan chuckles
* Molly watches him, her eyes intent, lingering. Then suddenly she looks away
< 04Molly > I have now seen an eisen coin...
< 08@Morgan > oh?
< 04Molly > I have to have one in my shoe I am told
< 08@Morgan > ah, yes
* Molly 's expression is alittle more serious
< 04Molly > and bread in my pocket
< 08@Morgan > bread?
< 04Molly > apparently it is somthing people do here... it wards off bad luck... or brings good luck... or wealth... or good weather... or fertility... I think
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > superstitions are broad and, largely, unknown here... they know it does something, but the opinions on what tend to vary
< 04Molly > I shall just have to abide by each one... your supertitions versus my Forrester luck...
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > Apparently I must not talk to you whilst sat on any table
* @Morgan rolls his eyes
< 04Molly > Do you practise these things from habit or because you believe?
* Molly smiles softly
< 08@Morgan > a combination of the two I think
< 04Molly > It will take time for me to adjust to them
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > all this old, new, borrowed and blue... it is strange to me... we avalons are very practical, unbelieving
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > the superstitions here are very much based from experience... between the forest and the lake, there is much to be superstitious about
< 04Molly > I understand... it is all so beautiful, it lures one in to a false sense of security
* @Morgan nods
* Molly grins
< 04Molly > perhaps that is the same with my flaws....my 'beauty' lures _you_, like a siren singing on the rocks, waiting for you to be captivated and lost forever
< 08@Morgan > could be, could be
< 04Molly > then you ought to be very careful
< 08@Morgan > oh?
< 04Molly > You could be enthralled forever! *she giggles*
< 08@Morgan > as fates go, thats not so bad
< 04Molly > You think?
< 08@Morgan > I do
* Molly watches him closely, her blue eyes on his
< 04Molly > I promise I shall be gentle with you
* @Morgan nods
* Molly bites her lip slightly nervously, though doesnt look away, almost searching his eyes. (need to know his expression here)
* @Morgan blushes and looks away
* Molly continues to watch him, and then leans her weight to the back of her feet, moving away slightly
* Molly 's tone is more neutral
< 04Molly > How does your father feel about Varick coming with us
< 08@Morgan > he seems content with the idea
< 04Molly > Good.
< 04Molly > When do you wish to speak to Varick?
< 08@Morgan > after we've spoken to your parents, obviously
< 04Molly > I can not see there being an issue
< 08@Morgan > no, me either, but lets be sure
* Molly smiles at him
< 04Molly > of course
< 04Molly > Verity: *she comes round the corner, seeing them standing together* Oh,I am sorry
* @Morgan smiles at his mother
* Molly curtsies
< 04Molly > V: I shall leave you alone
< 04Molly > No, no, it is fine,please stay
< 04Molly > Verity: *she looks at them, from one to the other* what is wrong?
* Molly blushes, looking at the floor
< 04Molly > V: *she looks to Morgan*
< 08@Morgan > nothing mother
< 04Molly > V: *she nods. after a while, the others arrive. the conversation is bouyant, mostly about the recovery of the dress, though alarice is quiet. after dinner, all three forresters go upstairs together to discuss things*