< 04Molly > *the next morning is once again hot and sunny. there is no sign of Molly at breakfast* < 04Molly > ((need to know what he does, eg who he goes looking for)) * @Morgan goes looking for molly * Molly and Varick are down by the lake, playing catch with a sturdy ball * @Morgan walks towards them < 04Molly > V: *he spots Morgan, and runs over to him* Good morning! < 08@Morgan > good morning young man < 04Molly > *he flings himself at Morgan's legs, wrapping his arms around them. Molly watches them, hair loose, hand shielding her eyes* * @Morgan places a hand on the boys head < 08@Morgan > you are well? < 04Molly > V: yes, we're playing ball. are you staying with us? < 08@Morgan > until someone with a job for me comes along * Molly comes over. she smiles as Varick runs to her, and she swoops him up high before putting him back down.* < 08@Morgan > good morning blossom < 04Molly > I have a game for you. You must throw the ball in the air, and see how manytimes you can clap and still be able to catch it again. *she hands the ball to Varick, and goes to Morgan's side* Good morning, I did not expect to see you < 04Molly > V: *starts to play the game* < 08@Morgan > you were not at breakfast < 04Molly > I took my breakfast with Varick, I did not think I would be missed < 08@Morgan > you were * Molly looks up at him < 04Molly > I thought you would be busy < 08@Morgan > I may well be yet... * Molly nods < 04Molly > At least I have you for now < 08@Morgan > indeed < 04Molly > I spoke with my mother... < 08@Morgan > oh? * Molly nods, watchin Varick < 08@Morgan > and? < 04Molly > initially she was concerned * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > She felt that perhaps it would be awkward for us to deal with such things so early in our marriage * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I can understand that I suppose < 04Molly > she relented, when I explained that I did not feel it would reduce our... time together * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > good < 04Molly > she will look after Varick whilst we are on honeymoon < 08@Morgan > and you are still pleased with the idea? < 04Molly > that she will look after him? yes, though I did suggest that perhaps we ought to just stay here * @Morgan frowns < 08@Morgan > and what did she say? < 04Molly > she said that it was an option < 04Molly > V: he comes back before they can continue such a conversation, insisting they take turns at beating his score, and the morning and afternoon pass quickly. < 04Molly > V: he comes back before they can continue such a conversation, insisting they take turns at beating his score, and the morning and afternoon pass quickly. < 04Molly > *just before Varick is supposed to go to dinner, he sits with Molly, making chains of the small white daisys the sprout abundantly in the grass. She's telling hm the story of Tawstock's princess Isabella and the silver dragon * @Morgan sits nearby, honing the edge of the axe he carries now < 04Molly > *he watches her intently, and in his little face both trust and affection are clear* Was the dragon really the knight on shining armour? < 04Molly > Yes, Varick < 04Molly > V:He didnt tell her the truth, and thats wrong, isn't it? *he looks to Morgan* * @Morgan looks at the boy < 08@Morgan > there are two schools of thought on that < 04Molly > *he moves over to Morgan* why? * Molly watches them both, still threading the flowers together < 08@Morgan > well... sometimes its not a good idea to be completely honest, at least not straight away < 04Molly > V: why not? < 08@Morgan > sometimes the person you tell would not be able to accept the whole truth, or be pained by it... sometimes its you that would be too pained * Molly finishes the chain, a full circle, settling it on her crown. It strikes of the day before they went to carleon, lying on the grass outside the kitchen at the Torrington house. She sits, watching Morgan < 04Molly > And sometimes, the time is not right < 08@Morgan > indeed * Molly smiles at him, and then to Varick < 04Molly > You should be truthful, but it is more important to be honourable and kind < 04Molly > V: *he nods, and then looks at Morgan, eyes serious* do you tell lies to me? * @Morgan puts his axe aside * Molly keeps her eyes on Morgan < 08@Morgan > It is sometime since I lied... since before you and I met < 04Molly > V: I would be sad... < 08@Morgan > make no mistake, I may not always tell someone everything... but what I do say will not be untrue * Molly smiles at him < 04Molly > It makes the things that are said so much more poignant * Molly blushes slightl, looking away from Morgan to Varick < 04Molly > V: *he looks to Morgan* Are you going to live here now? < 08@Morgan > not yet, no < 04Molly > *he looks sad* oh * @Morgan picks up his axe again < 08@Morgan > no, I must set my ship sailing, get it running before I return here < 04Molly > V: I thought you might have changed your mind < 08@Morgan > no, regardless of whether I want to stay or not... the ship needs to be settled into business... so I shall be away at sea for quite some time < 04Molly > *he sighs, and then looks to Molly* Are you going as well, Lady Forrester? * Molly smiles gently < 04Molly > Yes, Varick, for although I would like to stay, I would be very sad without Morgan * Molly looks at Morgan briefly Session Time: Sat Dec 05 00:00:00 2009 < 04Molly > V: *he looks to Morgan* I will be sad without you * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I shall miss you too * Molly watches Morgan, slightly suprised < 08@Morgan > its almost a shame that you would not wish to come with us < 04Molly > V: I have never been on a big boat... it would be an adventure *he rests his chin in his hands, resting in turn on his knes with a dejected sigh* * Molly smiles at Morgan * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > of course, we'll have to find someone to help on the sails, carrying food trays... < 04Molly > V: *he pouts* I wish I could go... < 08@Morgan > you would not miss it here? < 04Molly > V: I dont belong here < 08@Morgan > what your mother? * Molly 's eyes fill with pain at the boy's response < 04Molly > V: Mother doesnt want me < 08@Morgan > thats neither true nor an answer to my question < 04Molly > *he looks at the grass, pulling strands* < 04Molly > V: she will not notice < 08@Morgan > thats still not an answer < 04Molly > V: I would miss her, but she might miss me if I go < 08@Morgan > I see * @Morgan looks at Molly < 08@Morgan > well... what think you? * Molly watches him, and then looks to Varick < 04Molly > It would be hard work, and you would have many responsibilities... < 04Molly > V: *his eyes light up* I could do that, I am nearly seven! *he looks to Morgan, an appeal* < 08@Morgan > there would be no foolishness, Varick... once we are to sea, we cannot easily turn back if you get homesick < 04Molly > *he nods enthusiastically* I would be very good, I promise! * @Morgan goes back to sharpening the axe < 04Molly > V;*he watches Morgan* please? < 08@Morgan > it is a big decision Varick.. < 04Molly > V: *he looks at Molly, then back at Morgan* I know < 08@Morgan > as Lady Forrester said, tere would be responsibilities < 04Molly > V: I dont mind... I'll do anything... please? * @Morgan looks at the boy < 08@Morgan > very well < 04Molly > V: *he looks shocked* really? < 08@Morgan > really. < 04Molly > V:*he jumps up, and starts running around, hollering and whooping.* * Molly starts to laugh, and it shakes the chain from her hair. she smiles affectionately at Morgan. Varick throws his arms around her, knocking her over. She continues to laugh, tears streaming from her eyes, lying on the ground with Varick beside her** < 04Molly > *Neither of them see the flicker of movement nearer the house that Morgan notices* * @Morgan looks round slightly < 04Molly > *Alarice, in all black once more, watches the little scene, her face immobile. She is out of speaking range, obviously intending on watching than approaching.* * @Morgan nods slightly to her < 04Molly > *she looks at him briefly before her gaze goes back to Molly and varick, who are now talking about what the clouds look like. Her expression becomes cool, envious almost. * @Morgan stands up and excuses himself before sheathing his axe and walking towards his cousin * Molly sits up, concerned, and with a brief look to alarice, sets to distract Varick so as not to be a nuisance < 04Molly > Alarice: *she watches his approach quietly* * @Morgan slows down as he approaches her, coming to a stop not too close * Molly is now known as Alarice * Alarice inclines her head < 14Alarice > cousin... < 08@Morgan > Alarice < 14Alarice > I am intruding < 08@Morgan > dont be silly * Alarice shakes her head < 14Alarice > He looks happy * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > he told me he'd miss you * Alarice nods neutrally < 14Alarice > It will pass < 08@Morgan > I dont think so... he hopes maybe you can miss him in time * Alarice looks at the lake < 14Alarice > I hope that also * @Morgan nods * Alarice looks up at him < 14Alarice > You are good with him < 08@Morgan > I try < 14Alarice > parenting comes naturally to you. I envy you * @Morgan places a hand on her shoulder * Alarice 's eyes suddenly turn less icy blue, and she smiles a little < 14Alarice > He is in good hands < 08@Morgan > I think it was the lure of adventure that hooked him * Alarice smiles < 14Alarice > perhaps * Alarice watches him for slightly longer than is normal before looking back to her son < 14Alarice > He ought to go in for dinner, it is almost his bedtime * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I'll send him in * Alarice nods < 14Alarice > Thankyou * @Morgan smiles at her before taking back his hand and heading back to molly and varick * Alarice disapears quietly inside * Alarice is now known as Molly < 04Molly > and so you see, he had no need of such a ship, and then- *she spots Morgan, watching him intently, questioningly* < 08@Morgan > Varick, its time for you to get ready for dinner and bed < 04Molly > V: *he nods* yes, sir * Molly gathers her skirts < 04Molly > Let's get you inside, young man. * Molly stands, watching Varick run to the house < 04Molly > He seems pleased * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > Little boys are so easily pleased < 08@Morgan > aye * Molly smiles < 04Molly > your father tells me the boat is fixed if we wished to take it on the lake after dinner < 08@Morgan > do you wish to? * Molly smiles playfully < 04Molly > only if you wish to tak me * @Morgan chuckles < 08@Morgan > naturally < 04Molly > Then I should be very pleased < 08@Morgan > should be but you're not? * Molly laughs < 04Molly > I _shall_ be very pleased if you take me * @Morgan smiles < 08@Morgan > good * Molly slips her hand against his, smiling as Varick gets in the house