It's past varicks bed time when he goes to the nursery to look for her. He hears voices from one of the smaller rooms (mtf)
* Adalbrecht is now known as Molly
< 04Molly > This is a very beautiful room, Lady Koertig
< 04Molly > V:*she speaks proudly* Oh yes. This room, and this crib, have held every Koertig baby for almost two hundred years!
* Molly 's voice is softer, sad somehow
< 04Molly > No, my Lady, not every one...
< 04Molly > *both become quiet* (done)
* @Morgan quietly opens the door, coming into the room
< 04Molly > *it is a pretty little room, the walls cream. in the centre is a large wooden swinging crib. it has a large triangular carved headboard, the design a large K. It has pink curtains, and pink bedding. He may remember Edward being in it, but the fabrics were blue then
< 04Molly > V: *she smiles at him, though it is slightly forced* Dear boy, I did not expect to see you here
< 08@Morgan > no...
* Molly goes to him
< 04Molly > Are you well?
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > you?
< 04Molly > Very. Lady Koertig was showing me the crib you had as a child
< 04Molly > V: *she smiles at them both* It has blue curtains, for any sons...
* Molly blushes
< 04Molly > Yes, that would make sense
< 04Molly > V: *she looks at Morgan* Excuse me, I'll just check on Varick...
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > V: *goes out of the door*
* Molly looks up at Morgan
< 04Molly > You were looking for me?
< 08@Morgan > I think... you've managed to do something noone else has for many years
* Molly raises an eyebrow playfully
< 04Molly > which is?
< 08@Morgan > embarrass my father
* Molly looks suprised
< 04Molly > oh!
< 04Molly > are you angry?
< 08@Morgan > no, not at all...
< 04Molly > he was being a little... controlling
< 08@Morgan > I told him he could ask... I should've known he'd try to make an order out of it
< 04Molly > I am afraid I had to tell him a few home truths
* @Morgan shrugs
< 08@Morgan > thats his issue
< 04Molly > what did he say that I had said?
< 08@Morgan > that you were willing to stay but I would be in no way able to work
* Molly blushes, and averts her eyes
< 04Molly > I'm sorry
< 08@Morgan > dont be, it sorted out the issue better than I could have
< 04Molly > at least he toned it down a little
* @Morgan chuckles
< 08@Morgan > I see
* Molly giggles
< 04Molly > he was a little suprised I think
< 08@Morgan > that may have been the case, yes
< 04Molly > perhaps I should apologise
< 08@Morgan > no, I dont think so
< 04Molly > no?
< 08@Morgan > no
< 04Molly > my father would have been horrified!
< 08@Morgan > I've absolutely no doubt that would be the case
* Molly looks up
< 04Molly > Are we to stay here?
* @Morgan smiles slightly
< 08@Morgan > I dont think so... he wants me here to work, and you've eliminated that possiblity for him
< 04Molly > thank goodness, I dont think I could actually enact all the threats I made!
< 08@Morgan > no?
< 04Molly > mainly the bit about barricading the doorway with the bed until you have provided me the education I am so sorely lacking!
* Molly laughs
* @Morgan laughs
< 08@Morgan > thats my girl
* Molly blushes, and looks at the floor
< 04Molly > those beds are far too heavy to make that desire a reality
* @Morgan nods
* Molly smiles at him, then looks around the room
< 04Molly > I hope you were not troubled by your mother's comment
* @Morgan shrugs
* Molly smiles softly
< 04Molly > they do it to me all the time, you know?
< 08@Morgan > whats that?
< 04Molly > hint... like with the blue curtains
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > has she told you of the ring yet?
* Molly looks puzzled
< 04Molly > no, I've not heard anything about a ring
< 08@Morgan > its to be yours... there's some superstition surrounding it
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > what superstition?
< 08@Morgan > that it was fished out of the lake by the first graf of Sudlachenburg, and its been worn by every veisgrafen since, ensuring two healthy sons
* Molly raises both eyebrows, her mouth a perfect 'o'
< 04Molly > And... and it works?
< 08@Morgan > apparently so
* Molly watches him, her soft gaze flicking over his face
< 04Molly > and you want me to have it?
< 08@Morgan > why wouldn't I?
< 04Molly > I...
* Molly casts her eyes over the crib
< 04Molly > I am not ready yet
< 08@Morgan > for...
< 04Molly > to have children, to raise your heirs...
* Molly keeps her eyes firmly on the crib
* @Morgan nods
< 08@Morgan > if that is what you wish
* Molly 's blue eyes move up to meet his. Her voice is very quiet
< 04Molly > what is _your_ wish?
< 08@Morgan > I wish for you to be happy... regardless, though, you will have the ring
< 04Molly > what would you wish for your own sake though?
* @Morgan shrugs
< 04Molly > when am I to have the ring?
< 08@Morgan > the wedding day I suppose
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > have you seen it?
* @Morgan nods
< 04Molly > what is it like?
< 08@Morgan > teardrop shaped
< 04Molly > It sounds beautiful
< 08@Morgan > I'm forced to admit that it is
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > forced, liebling?
< 08@Morgan > there's no other way to describe it
< 04Molly > another thing I shall look forward to that day for
* Molly grins
* Molly becomes solemn
< 04Molly > I hope you do not feel my desire to wait is a desire not to bear you children...
* @Morgan nods slowly
< 08@Morgan > good
< 04Molly > As visgrafin, it is the most important role I shall undertake... I need to be taught and experienced to ensure *she pauses slightly* our sons and daughters are a credit to the Koertig name
< 08@Morgan > I'm sure you'll do just fine blossom
* Molly watches him
< 04Molly > You do me a great honour by choosing me to give you children, the least I can do in return is ensure I live up to that
* @Morgan blushes
* Molly looks puzzled, and brings her hand tentatively to his reddened cheek
< 04Molly > I am unsure how I have upset you
< 08@Morgan > you havent
< 04Molly > you rarely react so...
< 08@Morgan > rarely do I see such solemnity
* Molly smiles
< 04Molly > It is an important matter, not something to be entered into lightly
< 08@Morgan > indeed
< 04Molly > It is my head, and not my heart, that prevents it
* @Morgan nods
* Molly quickly looks at the door, before standing in front of him, slipping her arms around his neck. She speaks very quiet, and he can feel her words as well as hear them. Her eyes are intent on his, full of playful mischief
< 04Molly > Fear not, liebling, when the time comes, I will very proudly carry and bear as many babies as you have a desire to get upon me...
* @Morgan blushes hard
* Molly bites her lower lip, and looks away, letting go
< 04Molly > sorry
< 04Molly > *he pulls her back into him, holding her close. She brings her lips gently to his, a soft but restrained kiss, which is broken by a slight cough from the doorway. Verity smiles slightly smuggly as she leads the slightly embarassed couple down to dinner