< 04Molly > * Molly nods, bringing the song to an early but neat conclusion. She rises, and goes to say goodnght to the others. < 04Molly > * @Morgan does the same < 04Molly > * Molly heads up to the parlour in the nursery, and bolts the door after him * Molly takes up one of the two candles the maid watching Varick has left, and with her back to him, lights several more candles. The fire in the grate is a low red glow, just the hot embers remaining. * Morgan [ident@host81-158-30-158.range81-158.btcentralplus.com] is on IRC (00:00) * Joins: Morgan (ident@host81-158-30-158.range81-158.btcentralplus.com) * ChanServ sets mode: +o Morgan < 04Molly > * Molly nods, bringing the song to an early but neat conclusion. She rises, and goes to say goodnght to the others. < 04Molly > * @Morgan does the same < 04Molly > * Molly heads up to the parlour in the nursery, and bolts the door after him * Molly takes up one of the two candles the maid watching Varick has left, and with her back to him, lights several more candles. The fire in the grate is a low red glow, just the hot embers remaining. * Molly looks at him < 04Molly > Would you have me light the fire? * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > its fine as it is < 04Molly > You will not be cold, liebling? < 08@Morgan > I'll manage * Molly nods, going to a locked cupboard < 04Molly > Drink? < 08@Morgan > no, thank you * Molly pours herself a drink. She goes to the couch, setting the glass down on the table beside it. She watches him. < 04Molly > Shall we get this over and done with? * @Morgan nods * Molly waits for him to come to the couch. She smiles softly < 04Molly > I'll be as quick as I can * @Morgan walks over slowly * Molly motions towards the couch * @Morgan sits down < 04Molly > I shall start at the top, and work down. I'll need you to tell me if you feel any discomfort... physical or otherwise. * @Morgan nods * Molly bends down slightly. She very gently runs her fingertips across his forehead and down his cheeks, not making eye contact. Her touches tingles slightly. * @Morgan breathes slowly, staying still * Molly looks at his eyes carefully, not adoringly like a lover, but with the detachment of a physician. She feels hs nose, his chin < 08@Morgan > fine so far * Molly nods, touching his lips carefully with the pads of her fingers < 04Molly > And nothng in your mouth feels unusual? < 08@Morgan > no * Molly smiles only slightly. She moves her hands, untying his hair so that it falls loose. She tenses up a little, and her hands hesitate * @Morgan frowns slightly * Molly works from hs temples backwards through his hair, like a soft massage < 08@Morgan > I still think he's being paranoid < 04Molly > Perhaps, though I can understand hs concern * Molly touches the back of his head, which sends a sore jolt of pain through him * @Morgan winces * Molly lays her hand gently over the area without causing further pain < 04Molly > Yes, you have a bump there... I need to have a look * @Morgan bows his head forward * Molly 's tone is calm. Where her hand is begins to heat, becoming warm and tingling, verging on pins and needles, the same feeling he experinced when under the care of captain tsaylur, alexander dante or sigfried * @Morgan frowns < 08@Morgan > what are you doing? * Molly moves her hand, parting the hair. There is no more pain, even when she touches the same spot < 04Molly > I don't understand... There _was_ a lump, I felt it clear as day, yet I can not see anything wrong * @Morgan raises his head < 08@Morgan > lets get this over with, then there's something we need to discuss * Molly nods, finishing her examination of his head, which is fine. Bending lower, she examines his neck, again fine. She moves back slightly. looking at him. < 04Molly > I'll need to to rise and remove your shirt * @Morgan nods, standing up and removing his shirt * Molly looks the other way as he does. Then she walks behind him. Slowly her hands run over his back, inspecting, clinical. < 04Molly > I am sure the scarring here was worse but a few days ago < 08@Morgan > I'm not entirely sure I'm pleased about that < 04Molly > They're barely noticeable < 08@Morgan > I'm definitely not pleased about it then * Molly 's voice softens as she traces the faint lines < 04Molly > Strange indeed... < 08@Morgan > I suppose * Molly runs her hands as low as they can go before moving round to his front. She starts at his shoulders, touching his skin. She does not meet his eyes at all, studeously attempting to concentrate on the job she's been giving, though her cheeks are beginning to redden. < 04Molly > **given** < 04Molly > Everything here looks... looks to be in order. < 08@Morgan > well thats nice * Molly nods, removing her hands with a little sigh. < 04Molly > I think you know what must be done next * @Morgan nods, removing his sword belt and boots * Molly waits patiently, taking a drink from her glass perhaps a little too enthusiatically * @Morgan removes his trousers * Molly sets her glass down, and goes behind him. She runs her hands down over the curve of his buttocks, down the back of his thighs, his calves, in very swift succession. < 08@Morgan > anything? < 04Molly > No. * Molly crawls round to kneel in front of him, working up now from his feet,shins, knees, thighs, as quick as possible. She looks briefly at the most intimate part of hm before mmediately rocking back on her heels, hands on her knees. She looks up at him, finally making eyecontact, though there is somethng slghtly wary in that look < 04Molly > You appear quite well < 08@Morgan > sure? * Molly nods, though looks away. < 04Molly > Yes, quite sure. < 08@Morgan > You are done? * Molly nods < 04Molly > Yes, completely * @Morgan nods, reaching for his clothing * Molly stands up < 04Molly > Excuse me, 'll just check on Varick * Molly goes out of the room * @Morgan nods, getting dressed * Molly returns about five minutes later < 04Molly > He is fast asleep. * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > good * Molly comes to the couch, finishing what is in her glass before returning to the cupboard, and pouring something different. < 04Molly > Are you sure there is nothing I can get for you? < 08@Morgan > blokners if there is any * Molly gets another glass, pouring from the same bottle < 04Molly > Of course * Molly brings the glasses over, handing him one < 08@Morgan > thank you * Molly sits down, sipping hers. She sighs deeply, and slips her shoes off < 04Molly > I'll send a messenger to your father shortly to inform him you are quite well * @Morgan nods * Molly looks at him. She looks much more relaxed and normal. < 08@Morgan > whats wrong Molly? < 04Molly > I do not enjoy such things... it brings back unpleasant memories. * @Morgan nods * Molly shivers slightly < 04Molly > It was not as simple a task as I expected. < 08@Morgan > no? * Molly sips the blokners < 04Molly > Much as I wish to see you so undressed, I wish it to be from your choice, not because you are commanded to be so * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > Perhaps I should have let your father call the doctor < 08@Morgan > no < 08@Morgan > anyway.... my head... * Molly looks to him < 04Molly > yes? < 08@Morgan > I had a lump < 04Molly > But you did not < 08@Morgan > oh but I did * Molly smiles < 04Molly > Then where is it now liebling? < 08@Morgan > it was healed < 04Molly > Nothing heals that quickly... it takes a few days for such a lump to go down, even in someone who heals as well as you < 08@Morgan > unless < 04Molly > unless what? < 08@Morgan > unless it is healed by another method < 08@Morgan > one employed by, say, Captain Tsaylur * Molly frowns < 04Molly > Have you developed the abilty to use healing magic, as well as empathy and telepathy? < 08@Morgan > no... _I_ haven't < 04Molly > Oh. * Molly 's face becomes completely neutral * Molly puts her face in her hands < 04Molly > Oh no... are-.. are you sure? < 08@Morgan > certain... I know the feeling it causes in the healee * Molly stands suddenly, going to the mantlepiece. < 04Molly > But how! How could this happen?! < 08@Morgan > I dont know * Molly shakes her head, back to him < 04Molly > It could be co-incidence, a one-off < 08@Morgan > a one off, maybe... but I doubt it < 04Molly > Its... I just... Oh god * Molly 's shoulders start to shudder a little, tears flowing silently down her cheeks * @Morgan stands and goes to her * Molly swallows hard, trying to supress her feelings, but it makes no difference < 04Molly > Oh liebes herz... * Molly turns to him, the tears marking slightly sooty tracks down her flushed cheeks < 08@Morgan > I dont really see the problem blossom < 04Molly > Your father hates magic, Sudlachenburg as a whole will dislike it... < 08@Morgan > I dont intend to tell them * Molly looks at him < 04Molly > And it passes through the bloodlne, doesn't it? * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > it used to in Eisen, there was one line that had the same... abilities as their forebearers < 04Molly > Avalon magic is hereditary. * @Morgan shrugs * Molly wipes the tears with the navy handkerchief from up her sleeve < 04Molly > Would it seem so little a problem had I conjured a fireball instead? * @Morgan smiles slightly, a mischievous twinkle in his eye < 08@Morgan > the koertig line would be more or less unstoppable at that point * Molly starts to laugh < 04Molly > You wish our children to be masters of the very universe itself, superior to all others < 08@Morgan > no... I already know that they will be * Molly blushes < 04Molly > You are not upset by this development? < 08@Morgan > no... * Molly nods < 04Molly > Then I suppose I can bear it < 08@Morgan > good * Molly smiles slightly < 04Molly > I suppose it could perhaps come in handy < 08@Morgan > its quite possible * Molly grins at him < 04Molly > Especially as you have a habt of gettng into situations you shouldn't * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > its a talent I have < 04Molly > Such as being alone wth a woman who has designs upon you? < 08@Morgan > ah, well, thats not entirely my fault this time < 04Molly > Ah but it is not the only time you've compromsed yourself so < 08@Morgan > no, thats trye * Molly nudges hm gently < 04Molly > f you hadn't already proposed, I'd have to tell your father you'd taken undue advantage of me and insist that to protect my reputation you'd have to make an honest woman of me < 08@Morgan > I wonder what he'd make of that < 04Molly > shall I tell him tomorrow? * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > that'd probably be best < 04Molly > And that it is all his fault? For certainly you wouldn't have ravished me if I hadn't had to undress you * Molly grins Session Close: Fri Jan 21 23:41:15 2011 Session Start: Sun Jan 23 22:11:05 2011 Session Ident: #7thseaic * Now talking in #7thseaic * ChanServ sets mode: +nt * ChanServ changes topic to '' * ChanServ sets mode: -o Molly * Morgan [~ident@212.183.128.7] is on IRC (00:00) * Joins: Morgan (~ident@212.183.128.7) * ChanServ sets mode: +o Morgan < 04Molly > * Molly nudges hm gently < 04Molly > < 04Molly > f you hadn't already proposed, I'd have to tell your father you'd taken undue advantage of me and insist that to protect my reputation you'd have to make an honest woman of me < 04Molly > < 08@Morgan > I wonder what he'd make of that < 04Molly > < 04Molly > shall I tell him tomorrow? < 04Molly > * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > < 08@Morgan > that'd probably be best < 04Molly > < 04Molly > And that it is all his fault? For certainly you wouldn't have ravished me if I hadn't had to undress you < 04Molly > * Molly grins < 04Molly > ((done)) < 08@Morgan > as pleasurable as I find the idea... it wouldn't be appropriate * Molly smiles, and places her hand softly on his cheek, watching his reaction carefully * @Morgan watches her * Molly strokes hs cheek with her thumb gently. She leans in, her mouth just a few inches from his. Barely able to focus, she keeps watchng him. He can feel her soft sweet breath against hs lips. She speaks low, playfully, intimately < 04Molly > Then you should seek out your bed, my love, otherwise you run the risk that _I_ will take advantage of _you_ * @Morgan chuckles < 08@Morgan > you might well be right blossom * Molly giggles, dropping her hand, but not moving away < 04Molly > So, are you going? < 08@Morgan > I think I'd best * Molly nods, watching him with an amused smile < 04Molly > Of course * @Morgan makes a move for the door * Molly lets him go, though he can feel that she is torn < 04Molly > Goodnight, liebling < 08@Morgan > not long now blossom * Molly comes to him, and presses her lips to his softly < 08@Morgan > goodnight blossom * @Morgan looks at her for a moment, obviously not really wanting to leave * Molly grins < 04Molly > Go liebling... the things I can do to you in my mind far outweigh what I can do to you in person yet, and I'm eager to be in my bed alone wth you * Molly winks * @Morgan blushes, and heads out the door < 04Molly > ~~~~ < 04Molly > **One of the first sounds he notices after dawn is a loud scraping, heavy sound along the corridor outside his room * @Morgan rolls out of the bed, snatching up his falchion < 04Molly > **it continues * @Morgan checks his sleeping garments to make sure he's adequately covered then creeps to the door < 04Molly > **He hears voices as well as this noise * @Morgan listens intently * Molly is now known as Reinhardt < 14Reinhardt > Now, this is to be in the first room in the next corridor, for the Veisgrafin Maubourg... The rest of you, put both beds together in that room. Nina, make a list of the cleaning to be done here, and organise the girls into teams to tackle it. If it's done before breakfast, we'll take a break * @Morgan puts on a robe before going back to the door < 14Reinhardt > ((its monday btw)) < 14Reinhardt > If not, we'll work til lunch. But if it isn't done by dinnertime, we'll all be back to fishing the Sudlache. * @Morgan opens the door * Reinhardt stands supervising what appears to be most of the household staff, a large bureau n the middle of the corridor * @Morgan leans against the door jamb * Reinhardt notices < 14Reinhardt > My Lord! * Reinhardt and all the others bow * @Morgan waves them off < 08@Morgan > you're working too hard for that... what are you after, a raise? < 14Reinhardt > It is the Graf's command < 08@Morgan > to wake the entire village as early as possible? < 14Reinhardt > To ensure the house is perfect by this evening * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I'd lend a hand, but I think my father would have me flogged < 14Reinhardt > He asked me to give you a note, if I saw you, my Lord < 08@Morgan > you've seen me... * Reinhardt hands him a note * @Morgan takes it with a nod < 08@Morgan > I'll leave you to your task < 14Reinhardt > **It says: Morgan, work begins at the site today. Go as early as possible. Tomorrow I expect you to be here with the guests, therefore appoint site managers. Tell HeinzHarold he is to come to dinner tonight, and bring a sack of his clothing. I expect you promptly at dinner. * @Morgan sighs and goes to get dressed * Reinhardt continues the work * @Morgan gets dressed then heads to the kitchen to get some bread and cheese for breakfast < 14Reinhardt > **The kitchen is empty * @Morgan goes and helps himself < 14Reinhardt > **there is plenty of food, all manner of foreign delicacies, including ten or so boxes of very expensve vodacce chocolate * @Morgan gets the bread and cheese and heads out towards the works < 14Reinhardt > **the site is open, empty in the early light, though it doesnt take long for workers to appear, and within the hour all are present * @Morgan sets everyone to work < 14Reinhardt > **The work progresses well, and morning wears into afternoon seemlessly * @Morgan appoints foremans for the various parts of the site < 14Reinhardt > **It is about 2 o'clock when Morgan hears the fast, pounding hoofbeats of a single galloping rider * @Morgan locates his axe and heads into the main pathway < 14Reinhardt > **Whatever he is doing, he feels a deep hard tug somewhere inside him that draws hm inexplcably and very disconcertingly towards the path that leads back to the village * @Morgan wanders in that direction < 14Reinhardt > **He barely has time to get to the edge of the clearing before the horse comes racing into view, a dark chesunt bay easily 16 hands high. He skids to a halt in front of Morgan * @Morgan looks at the horse for a moment before looking to the rider < 14Reinhardt > **Its one of his fathers horses * Reinhardt is now known as Molly * Molly dismounts, breathing hard, hair askew, wearing trousers and a man's shirt tied at the waist. She would look deveastatingly appealing, if it weren't for the panc in her eyes < 04Molly > Morgan! < 08@Morgan > yes... * Molly takes a deep breath < 04Molly > Varick and Alarice are missing, Grendlik and I have been hunting for them for hours, but I need you! < 08@Morgan > missing? * Molly nods < 04Molly > Can you come now? < 08@Morgan > Holzheim? * @Morgan nods, looking at the horse < 08@Morgan > my sword belts at the house * Molly mounts up, waiting for him to get up behind her * @Morgan looks at her for a moment before climbing up * Molly waits til he's seated, before taking off at speed. Her riding is safe but scarily fast * @Morgan holds on, watching the surroundings as they ride Session Time: Mon Jan 24 00:00:00 2011 * Molly pulls up hard in the stables * @Morgan practically rolls off the horse * Molly jumps down, throwing the reins to a groom, before running off towards the main entrance * @Morgan follows on < 04Molly > Holzheim: *he waits at the steps for her, looking concerned.* * Molly gets to him < 04Molly > Anything, Grendlik? < 04Molly > H: Nothing, my lady, though I have the Graf's permission to use all the household staff to seach insde. * Molly nods < 04Molly > Morgan and I will search outside then. < 04Molly > H: *he bows, then disappears inside* * Molly looks to Morgan < 04Molly > Where do we begin? < 08@Morgan > try concentrating on him.... not panicing, just concentrate * Molly breathes slow, closing her eyes < 04Molly > I... I don't know where he is. I don't feel his emotions, I can only make suggestions to him. * @Morgan tries the same thing < 04Molly > **He can feel that Varick is fine, he's quite happy and amused, but alone < 08@Morgan > I get the feeling he's alone * Molly looks unhappy < 04Molly > Is he hurt? < 08@Morgan > no... see if you can get him thinking about where he is * Molly closes her eyes once more < 04Molly > I've suggested that he wants to look closely at what is around him, whats above and below * @Morgan concentrates again < 04Molly > **He feels blades of grass beneath his hands, the breeze in his hair, and a stone wall at his back < 08@Morgan > ok... he's outside somewhere < 04Molly > anything else? < 08@Morgan > his back is to a stone wall, and he's on grass * Molly looks thoughtful < 04Molly > Lets split up. Try the chapel ((over to the right of the house)), and I'll look round the back. * @Morgan nods, taking off at speed < 04Molly > **The chapel s quiet, and there is no sign of him. After about five mnutes, he hears Molly's voice briefly in his head 'Come to me' and he feels an overwhelming pull towards the back of the house, and a deep seated need to get there, though he knows t is not natural * @Morgan frowns, muttering to himself before running in that direcftion * Molly is nowhere to be seen, but the pull takes him towards the entrance of the graveyard * @Morgan goes that way * Molly 's pull leads him to the back corner, where two very familiar graves wait * @Morgan heads there * Molly is sat on the grass, back against the wall, beside Varick. About ten feet in front of them, stands the stone marking Dietlinde and Jana's grave, which faces the backwall. Molly s talking quietly to Varick * @Morgan walks over * Molly looks up at him. He can read absolutely nothing o her thoughts or feelings, as if a door has been closed. < 04Molly > V: *he looks up at Morgan* Are you coming to play? < 08@Morgan > Varick... what are you doing out here? < 04Molly > V: *he grins and goes to Morgan, hugging him. Out of the boys sight, Molly rubs her forehead with relief* We were playing hide and seek < 08@Morgan > who was? < 04Molly > V: Molly and I.... mother helped though < 08@Morgan > did she? how did she help? * Molly looks up at Morgan, before getting up < 04Molly > V: She said this would be a really good hiding place as Molly would never come here to look * Molly looks both horrified and slightly guilty * @Morgan looks at Molly questioningly < 04Molly > I... I... I would never have come here. < 08@Morgan > and where is your mother now Varick?> < 04Molly > V: I don't know. Maybe she's hiding too? < 08@Morgan > when did she bring you here? < 04Molly > V: Don't remember. Before the sun got to the top < 08@Morgan > I see, and how long have you been playing hide and seek with molly? < 04Molly > V: since she came to me after breakfast < 08@Morgan > I see... well, its long past lunchtime, so I think we'll get you back inside for some food < 04Molly > V: *he looks hopefully at Morgan* Would you carry me? < 08@Morgan > when you've been sat here for so long? < 04Molly > V: It's very tiring here < 08@Morgan > you've no idea... * @Morgan liofts the boy and starts towards the house * Molly follows on < 04Molly > **They get to the house** * @Morgan looks at Molly < 08@Morgan > I think the others need telling to call off the search < 04Molly > H: *he's waiting in the hall, and bows to Morgan* < 04Molly > H: No need, my Lord. I had a strange feeling that Lady Forrester had found Baron Eldreich < 08@Morgan > I'm sure you did * Molly smirks a little < 04Molly > H: Lady Eldreich is unwell and in her room * Molly nods to him * @Morgan starts to look distinctly unimpressed < 04Molly > Thank you for your help, it was greatly appreciated < 04Molly > H: *he smiles at her* Any time, my Lady, I am completely at your disposal < 04Molly > **there are footsteps through the hall. Adalbrecht and Verity round the corner. Both stop to look at the assembled crowd* < 04Molly > AD: *hs voice is hard* Varick, you are to stay wth the Grafin. Morgan, Molly, in my office. Now! * @Morgan puts the boy down < 04Molly > V: *his bottom lp quivers, and he clutches at Molly's skirt. She embraces him tight, and whispers something to him, which makes him smile and let go < 04Molly > AD *he storms off towards his office, Molly trails along behind * @Morgan follows along < 04Molly > **In the office, he shows them to the chairs whilst he remains standing. He looks at Morgan* < 04Molly > AD: What the hell is going on?! * @Morgan looks at his father < 08@Morgan > with regards to... * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht -NickServ- This nickname is registered and protected. If it is your -NickServ- nick, type /msg NickServ IDENTIFY password . Otherwise, -NickServ- please choose a different nick. -> * 14nickserv * identify forrester -NickServ- Password accepted - you are now recognized. < 14Adalbrecht > The chaos in my house * @Morgan stands up < 08@Morgan > the chaos involving a child going missing... < 14Adalbrecht > And why wasn't he being supervised? < 08@Morgan > its that simple is it? < 14Adalbrecht > M: *she sighs softly* We were playing hide and seek, as we often do, but he has never disappeared before. * Adalbrecht looks to Morgan < 14Adalbrecht > Yes. No-one can go missing if they are being supervised * @Morgan nods slowly, as if making a mental note < 14Adalbrecht > Where was he? < 08@Morgan > why? he's found now * Adalbrecht narrows his eyes < 14Adalbrecht > I want to know where a child can go for so long wthout beng found, especally when that search involves all the staff! * @Morgan shakes his head < 08@Morgan > I'm not having you wall the place off in some overreaction... once you've calmed down, I'll tell you * Adalbrecht looks angry < 14Adalbrecht > I dont have time for your games. Have you any idea how much needs to be done to prepare for ths wedding? < 08@Morgan > Games? GAMES?! Games are meant to be enjoyable... at what point do you think I thought it would be fun to leave the works to search for a child who has been told by his wayward mother to hide by the graves of my dead wife and child?! Or could it be that you _do_ believe that and you've finally slipped into your dotage? * Adalbrecht sighs heavily < 14Adalbrecht > Wouldn't it be easier to just tell me these things? * @Morgan grips his axe tightly < 08@Morgan > its very difficult to tell you anything before you're ready to listen < 08@Morgan > and, as for the wedding... you've had more than a few hours to prepare, so dont be blaming me for your not having it organised already < 14Adalbrecht > It is not as easy being Graf as you think. Someday, you'll realise this < 08@Morgan > perhaps * Adalbrecht looks to Molly < 14Adalbrecht > You may leave us * @Morgan looks hard at his father < 08@Morgan > You will speak to her civilly < 14Adalbrecht > M: *she looks to Morgan, and it's quite clear who it is she defers to* * Adalbrecht looks to her < 14Adalbrecht > Lady Molly, you may leave if you wish * @Morgan looks at her, nodding slightly < 14Adalbrecht > M: *she nods to him, and then curtsies to adalbrecht before leaving* < 14Adalbrecht > Now. what exactly happened? < 08@Morgan > They were playing hide and seek... Alarice told Varick that Molly would never look there * Adalbrecht sighs < 14Adalbrecht > Was it done innocently or maliciously? < 08@Morgan > I haven't had chance to discover that yet... though its interesting that she makes this suggestion and is suddenly taken ill and takes to her bed < 14Adalbrecht > She did also miss breakfast. Your mother made some mention of a female inconvenience * @Morgan snorts * Adalbrecht looks at hiim < 14Adalbrecht > yes? * @Morgan shakes his head slightly < 08@Morgan > it doesn't matter... just one of my prejudices < 14Adalbrecht > Go on < 08@Morgan > all noble women take to their beds instantly... yet household staff and normal villagers still work when they suffer it... * Adalbrecht sniffs < 14Adalbrecht > Household staff and vllagers can risk the damage they do to such a weak organ by movement. Noble women have to protect it as their most valuable asset? < 08@Morgan > I think you'll find Alarice's organ, as you put it, has served its purpose < 14Adalbrecht > that depends, doesn't it? If she wishes to wed again, it'll be expected of her < 08@Morgan > she does < 14Adalbrecht > then she must protect that asset < 08@Morgan > oh yes, I'm sure the offspring of that union would be the noblest on Theah < 14Adalbrecht > what union? < 08@Morgan > between her and her targeted spouse < 14Adalbrecht > Heinrich? < 08@Morgan > Holzheim... are you not paying attention? < 14Adalbrecht > I did not see much of an attraction between them < 08@Morgan > you're not looking then < 14Adalbrecht > perhaps. It is not an equal match * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > What else has you in so foul a mood? < 14Adalbrecht > I am not used to so much chaos any more < 08@Morgan > You realise if she did it maliciously, there's every chance I'll drag her from the house by her hair... * Adalbrecht frowns < 14Adalbrecht > Yes, I know < 14Adalbrecht > It will have several knock-on effects, of course < 08@Morgan > it always does... the cruel never get the punishment they deserve because of the associated consequences < 14Adalbrecht > surely she would not have done it from cruelty < 08@Morgan > No, thats not in her nature at all... is it < 14Adalbrecht > It is a little too much, even for her < 08@Morgan > no... its about on a par with what she said to Varick before she left last time < 14Adalbrecht > Then what do you propose? * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > if she were a man, I'd take her out and beat her * Adalbrecht nods < 14Adalbrecht > you need to speak with her I think < 08@Morgan > why? < 14Adalbrecht > to decide what her motivation was < 08@Morgan > oh, yes, she'll definitely tell me, the man with a reputation of someone who'll kill you for casting your shadow on me < 14Adalbrecht > who then? < 08@Morgan > you, obviously * Adalbrecht gets up < 14Adalbrecht > Is there anything else? < 08@Morgan > Your note... I hope you didn't send out invitations in that tone, or you might find the Eisenfurst arrives with an army * Adalbrecht laughs < 14Adalbrecht > Go and be useful somewhere Morgan, I'll see you at dinner < 08@Morgan > be useful somewhere... thats an interesting way to put it... * @Morgan bows slightly and leaves < 14Adalbrecht > ***after he's returned from work, it s the hour before dinner that whilst he is dressng, there is a knock on the door < 08@Morgan > come * Adalbrecht is now known as Alarice * Alarice opens the door, and slips in. She wears a plain navy gown. She looks quite tired and pained. < 08@Morgan > what is it? < 14Alarice > I wondered if I might speak with you? * @Morgan waves her towards a seat * Alarice sits, wincing slightly < 14Alarice > I wish to apologise whole heartedly < 08@Morgan > do you? < 14Alarice > Yes * Alarice looks up at him, looking genuine < 14Alarice > I should never have suggested the graveyard to Varick, but I thought giving him a good hiding place would increase his bond wth me. I had not thought how much it would upset you < 08@Morgan > no, you shouldn't have < 14Alarice > I am deeply sorry, Morgan, it was stupid and selfish, and I wish I could take it back. I just wish I could find a way back to Varick's heart. < 08@Morgan > what are your plans with regards to him coming on ship with me? < 14Alarice > That will depend upon him < 08@Morgan > meaning? < 14Alarice > Once the summer is over, I wish him to be given the choice of whether he wishes to stay with me, to go with you then come back to me, or *she sighs, defeatedly* to stay with you forever * @Morgan nods < 14Alarice > obviously, I will want to do what I can to have my child by my side < 08@Morgan > I wouldn't push that as far as trying to alienate people from him < 14Alarice > No, I have no intention of doing that. Hard as it is for me to admit it, I need you, my family. < 08@Morgan > and what of the time I am on my honeymoon? < 14Alarice > What of it? < 08@Morgan > he was meant to be staying with Molly's parents < 14Alarice > Here? < 08@Morgan > yes < 14Alarice > Then there should be no problem < 08@Morgan > very well < 14Alarice > Once you have returned, we shall ask him * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > he likes Holzheim * Alarice smiles < 14Alarice > Grendlik is very hard not to like < 08@Morgan > and he still loves you * Alarice smiles broader < 14Alarice > That pleases me a great deal < 14Alarice > I know that I am not always easy to love < 08@Morgan > Thats gods own truth * Alarice smiles at him < 14Alarice > I'm worth persevering for though < 08@Morgan > Frankly, Alarice, its a wonder I haven't cracked your head open recently... you've certaintly deserved such * Alarice looks quite wounded by this, and averts her eyes < 14Alarice > Yes < 08@Morgan > still, I'm sure you wont push me that far again * Alarice shakes her head < 14Alarice > I do not want you to dislike me < 08@Morgan > good... I'd hate to split open the head of someone I love... I take it my father spoke with you * Alarice looks distracted < 14Alarice > Oh, yes... He also tried to persuade me to help move furniture * @Morgan laughs < 08@Morgan > He does listen then... * @Morgan looks at Alarice * Alarice looks back at him frankly < 08@Morgan > Surprised you, have I? < 14Alarice > In what respect? * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > you looked distracted... that often happens when I surprise someone < 14Alarice > A little that you still care about me even though I vex you < 08@Morgan > they aren't mutually exclusive * Alarice smiles at him < 14Alarice > I'm glad of that, I need all the love I can get to see me through < 08@Morgan > see you through? * Alarice swallows hard < 14Alarice > I still miss Karsten < 08@Morgan > perhaps its a little soon to be getting married again? * Alarice watches him warily < 14Alarice > Missing Karsten will not stop me loving another * @Morgan pulls a chair over and sits down in front of her * Alarice watches him < 08@Morgan > trying to find his love in another wont work... I just want to be sure you're marrying again for the right reason < 14Alarice > I do not seek to replace him, lovng someone else will be for their own sake. * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > You'll never stop missing him, I think... you'll come to terms with his being gone, but you'll always miss him * Alarice nods < 14Alarice > That is what I expect < 08@Morgan > Are you sure Holzheim is the man, though? I know the social status doesn't quite match up as most would like but... are you sure its _him_? * Alarice blushes < 14Alarice > Sometimes it just feels -right- between two people < 08@Morgan > my father thought it'd be Heinrich * Alarice looks away < 14Alarice > That was a mistake < 14Alarice > I was not thinking right < 08@Morgan > it happens < 14Alarice > Not to many people < 08@Morgan > mistakes happen to everyone * Alarice smiles < 14Alarice > rather than bouts of lusty behaviour? < 08@Morgan > that happens to more or less everyone as well * Alarice looks suprised < 14Alarice > I can not imagine that happening to you! < 08@Morgan > obviously I'm the exception that proves the rule < 14Alarice > Unless you are simply a dark horse < 08@Morgan > thats entirely possible * Alarice smiles < 14Alarice > We are friends again? < 08@Morgan > I'd say we're definitely on speaking terms * Alarice smiles < 14Alarice > I'm glad, cousin < 08@Morgan > was my father still spitting feathers when he saw you? * Alarice nods < 08@Morgan > I suspect there's going to be some backlash at my behaviour before long < 14Alarice > Oh? What have you done that you shouldnt have? < 08@Morgan > nothing in my opinion... he was discourteous to Molly and I objected to that fact * Alarice looks intrigued < 14Alarice > Why did he do it? < 08@Morgan > he was angry < 14Alarice > with her? < 08@Morgan > with us, I think... with the whole thing * Alarice nods < 14Alarice > I doubt he'll bear a grudge * @Morgan shrugs < 08@Morgan > its his choice * Alarice nods < 14Alarice > Koertig men are always a law unto themselves * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > right up until the Eisenfurst steps in, anyway < 14Alarice > It will be interesting to meet the Fischlers again, it has been many years. I don't know whether you recall that my mother and Fischler's wife were cousins? < 08@Morgan > that'll be worth remembering... < 14Alarice > why? < 08@Morgan > when I insult someone, I can claim I'm allowed on account of being related... albeit distantly * Alarice laughs < 14Alarice > don't worry, I'll defend you < 14Alarice > **the clock strikes seven. adalbrechts warning about being on time for dinner went unheeded < 08@Morgan > perhaps you can defend me against my father... he's going to flog me for being late I think. Are you joining us? * Alarice looks at him < 14Alarice > Do you want me to? < 08@Morgan > its your choice * Alarice smiles and nods < 08@Morgan > we'd best hurry * Alarice stands, wincing slightly * @Morgan offers his arm * Alarice takes it * @Morgan leads the way to the banquet hall < 14Alarice > **By the time they get downstairs the others are already there. Holzheim and Molly are chatting animatedly and laughing together. Its easy toforget how disgustingly handsome he is, til he laughs * Alarice 's hand tightens slightly on Morgan's arm * @Morgan shows Alarice to her seat * Alarice sits at the table, with the parents, jarvie and HH. Holzheim and Molly are still laughing when he pulls out her chair and seats her. * Alarice looks at Holz across the table briefly, before returning to the general chat * @Morgan sits down * Alarice is now known as Adalbrecht * Adalbrecht waits til everyone has a drink, then addresses them all. < 14Adalbrecht > As you know, tomorrow the guests arrive. They include the Eisenfurst, plus many other socially influential families. Therefore, things are going to change. < 14Adalbrecht > **Morgan hears a whisper in his head 'best come and find me for a goodnight kiss tonight then liebling, I thnk there's about to be a ban!' * @Morgan glances at Molly with an irritated look < 14Adalbrecht > We'll be eating in here, accomadation is arranged. < 14Adalbrecht > **Molly looks hurt and looks away* < 14Adalbrecht > Firstly I want you all to be part of the social actvities. For some of you *he looks at morgan and molly* ths means a huge change in your regular activities, which we'll deal wth later. Ther'll be hunting, riding, dancing lessons and so on. < 14Adalbrecht > HeinzHarold, you'll be staying here, your room is next to Morgans. < 08@Morgan > You'll be making sure there's no underhand shenanigans * Adalbrecht looks at Morgan < 14Adalbrecht > He'll be here for security. < 08@Morgan > security? < 14Adalbrecht > Yes. < 08@Morgan > what _for_? We have guards < 14Adalbrecht > But since you mention it, I expect the utmost discretion and chastity. Let's not have Sudlachenburg be the gossp of Eisen. < 08@Morgan > my lord, I'm offended by your insinuation. < 14Adalbrecht > Are you indeed? well, we can discuss that later * @Morgan looks at Alarice < 08@Morgan > thats because we were late... I told you I'm in trouble < 14Adalbrecht > AL: *she smiles at him, and says quietly* I'll defend you... < 14Adalbrecht > Everyone is to be vigiliant about their own safety, and that of those around them, and to be alert. < 14Adalbrecht > More than anything, I wish to see appropriate manners, dignity and integrity. < 14Adalbrecht > Can we all agree? < 14Adalbrecht > **they all nod < 14Adalbrecht > Morgan? < 08@Morgan > of course < 14Adalbrecht > Good < 14Adalbrecht > **dinner passes, and later they're in the drawing room. Molly is playing the piano, the others are talking. HH and AD are off to one side, deep in conversation. * @Morgan goes over to Molly * Adalbrecht continues playing, though moves over to give him room on the seat beside her * @Morgan sits down * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly < 04Molly > did you want me to play something else? < 08@Morgan > no, carry on * Molly nods, continuing < 04Molly > are you well? * @Morgan talks quietly < 08@Morgan > I'm very put out with you * Molly falters slightly, hitting a duff note < 04Molly > Then I apologise < 08@Morgan > what for? < 04Molly > For speaking to your mind, and interupting you listening to your father * @Morgan shakes his head < 08@Morgan > thats not it < 04Molly > then what? < 08@Morgan > Dont you think the fact you were playing a game of hide and seek was a salient bit of information? < 04Molly > I don't understand Session Close: Mon Jan 24 03:59:54 2011 Session Start: Mon Jan 24 03:59:54 2011 Session Ident: #7thseaic * Disconnected Session Close: Mon Jan 24 04:00:59 2011 Session Start: Mon Jan 24 22:38:06 2011 Session Ident: #7thseaic * Now talking in #7thseaic * ChanServ sets mode: +nt * ChanServ changes topic to '' * ChanServ sets mode: -o Molly < 04Molly > *She nods* have i done anything else thats displeased you? < 04Molly > No... Though i thonk your familiarity with holzheim is making alarice nervous < 04Molly > She looks at him sideways* and you? < 04Molly > Im not that insecure. And if you wanted to stray, my acting al jealous wouldnt help my cause any < 04Molly > *She smiles* we are just friens < 04Molly > *he nods* good. Id best speak woth my father Session Time: Tue Jan 25 00:00:00 2011 * Morgan [~ident@212.183.140.32] is on IRC (00:00) * Joins: Morgan (~ident@212.183.140.32) * ChanServ sets mode: +o Morgan < 04Molly > *She nods* have i done anything else thats displeased you? < 04Molly > No... Though i thonk your familiarity with holzheim is making alarice nervous < 04Molly > She looks at him sideways* and you? < 04Molly > Im not that insecure. And if you wanted to stray, my acting al jealous wouldnt help my cause any < 04Molly > *She smiles* we are just friens < 04Molly > *he nods* good. Id best speak woth my father * Molly looks to him < 04Molly > Just a moment... *he hears in his head* I do not wish to say it allowed in case overheard, but I assume Alarice was able to reassure you that it was not intentional? * @Morgan nods slightly * Molly smiles at him < 04Molly > I'll be thinking of you, mein liebstes * @Morgan smiles at her briefly before going over to his father * Molly is now known as Adalbrecht -NickServ- This nickname is registered and protected. If it is your -NickServ- nick, type /msg NickServ IDENTIFY password . Otherwise, -NickServ- please choose a different nick. -> * 14nickserv * identify forrester -NickServ- Password accepted - you are now recognized. * Adalbrecht sends HH away whilst sipping his port by the fire < 14Adalbrecht > ((howmuch attention s he payng to AD, and those in the room?)) < 08@Morgan > ((a fair bit as usual)) < 14Adalbrecht > **Molly starts playing a song as Holzheim goes over to her. Alarice chats with Jarvie, ignorng them* * Adalbrecht swills the ruby liquid in the glass, watching them * @Morgan approaches him * Adalbrecht pours him a glass, handing it over * @Morgan takes it < 08@Morgan > you wanted to chastise me? < 14Adalbrecht > Did I? < 08@Morgan > it seemed that way < 14Adalbrecht > **Molly and Holz begin to sing the song in a duet, and suprisngly in Avalonian. It sounds fantastic* * @Morgan speaks quietly < 08@Morgan > I think I'm going to have to break his jaw * Adalbrecht smiles < 14Adalbrecht > Why? < 08@Morgan > he's too handsome for my liking < 14Adalbrecht > You doubt her fidelity? < 08@Morgan > not for a heartbeat... but I dont think he deserves to be charming, funny, intelligent, multilingual, a good sailor _and_ handsome, do you? < 14Adalbrecht > I'd say the same of you, if you weren't just a perfect copy of your father. < 08@Morgan > there's the difference, I'm allowed to be < 14Adalbrecht > Why? < 08@Morgan > I haven't worked that out yet * Adalbrecht laughs < 14Adalbrecht > Have they spent much time together in the past? < 08@Morgan > they've met once or twice * Adalbrecht nods < 14Adalbrecht > If she wasn't so utterly devoted to you, I'd be worrying. < 08@Morgan > If she considered straying, I dont think I'd want to be with her... I couldn't be < 14Adalbrecht > I don't think you have anythng to worry about. She is easy company, she is bound to make friends easily, especially with gentleman, but you only have to look at the two of you togther to know she belongs to you < 08@Morgan > I was really rather offended at your insinuation you know * Adalbrecht rolls his eyes < 14Adalbrecht > That's becoming a common occurance * @Morgan looks at his father < 08@Morgan > thats because you're a disagreeable person. Seriously, father, I gave my word, to have it questioned, by you of all people, was... cruel < 14Adalbrecht > You think I meant you! * Adalbrecht laughs < 14Adalbrecht > The guards, including HeinzHarold are here to prevent impropriety... but I meant Alarice < 08@Morgan > she came to me earlier * Adalbrecht looks interested < 14Adalbrecht > Go on < 08@Morgan > she wanted to apologise * Adalbrecht nods < 08@Morgan > I'm starting to wonder if perhaps she has calmed down < 14Adalbrecht > You might be right. Certainly her behavour wth Captain Holzheim has been acceptable < 08@Morgan > She was telling me that she needs as much support from us as she can get... < 14Adalbrecht > She wants to prove that she can care for Varick < 08@Morgan > she reiterated that she'd accept his decision, also. < 14Adalbrecht > But she expects us to help them build that trust again < 08@Morgan > I think she expects us to allow her to < 14Adalbrecht > And will you? < 08@Morgan > I dont want to... a part of me thinks that she had her chance to be a proper mother and threw it away... but I think we can both see where that stems from * Adalbrecht looks at him < 14Adalbrecht > I think its because you feel you'd be a better parent to him < 08@Morgan > I think Heinzharold would be, frankly * Adalbrecht laughs < 14Adalbrecht > Yet she _is_ his mother, and he belongs to her. If she can win his trust, and he wants to be wth her, you have to let go < 08@Morgan > I know. * Adalbrecht smiles < 14Adalbrecht > Wthin the year, you'll have another child to raise < 08@Morgan > Maybe... *he sighs* < 14Adalbrecht > Why does that make you sigh? * Adalbrecht sips his port < 08@Morgan > I'd more or less settled on the idea of adopting him. It disquiets me that I may have to let him go * Adalbrecht puts his hand on his son's arm < 14Adalbrecht > I'm sorry, I can understand how losing him would be hard on you * @Morgan nods, sipping his port < 08@Morgan > you realise it wont be long before Heinzharold insults someone, dont you? < 14Adalbrecht > I think he iintends to be our court jester ((they got away wth murder, and their insults were always assumed jokes)) < 08@Morgan > perhaps... I'm concerned, though, about myself < 14Adalbrecht > Why? < 08@Morgan > in case you haven't noticed... I oft times have difficulty holding my tongue < 14Adalbrecht > Really?! * Adalbrecht sniggers < 14Adalbrecht > You'll have to try harder, won't you? < 08@Morgan > oh I'll try, believe you me... but what if I fail? I've spent a long time among ordinary men who say what they think < 14Adalbrecht > Then I'll deal with it * @Morgan nods * Adalbrecht smiles < 14Adalbrecht > You were good at the courtier game at one time < 08@Morgan > I mostly just get irritated by it now < 08@Morgan > I keep wanting to tell people to do it properly * Adalbrecht smiles < 14Adalbrecht > You can never truly control others, only yourself < 08@Morgan > sometimes I wonder about that < 14Adalbrecht > That you can control others? < 08@Morgan > no * Adalbrecht whispers < 14Adalbrecht > You're dsplaying alot more control than most men just before their weddings < 08@Morgan > I've had a lot to keep me occupied * Adalbrecht nods < 14Adalbrecht > Good < 14Adalbrecht > Now, with regards to the honeymoon... when are you leaving? which servants will be accompanying them < 14Adalbrecht > you* * @Morgan takes a deep breath < 08@Morgan > I plan to leave as per our original plans < 14Adalbrecht > So sunday? * @Morgan nods < 14Adalbrecht > and the servants? ((no-one has mentioned it)) * @Morgan shrugs < 14Adalbrecht > You'll need someone to see to your clothes, to help Molly put on corsets, to shave you and such tasks < 08@Morgan > I'm not eight, father < 14Adalbrecht > You have those thngs done for you here, do you not? < 08@Morgan > not through choice < 14Adalbrecht > So you intend to have no servants, and manage alone? < 08@Morgan > it wont work, will it? As you say, Molly will need help with corsets * Adalbrecht smirks < 08@Morgan > stop that < 14Adalbrecht > It depends how skilled you are at getting the infernal things on as well as off < 08@Morgan > I'm good at things that interest me * Adalbrecht laughs < 14Adalbrecht > Corsets interest you, do they? < 08@Morgan > well, I'm good at undoing them < 14Adalbrecht > Then you probably wont need servants * @Morgan looks confused < 08@Morgan > what about putting them _on_? < 14Adalbrecht > It isn't much harder than taking them off. * Adalbrecht smirks again < 14Adalbrecht > It's actually easier, you have more patience * @Morgan slaps his fathers arm * Adalbrecht laughs < 14Adalbrecht > Come back from your honeymoon and tell me it's not true... < 08@Morgan > I might * Adalbrecht shakes his head < 14Adalbrecht > I'll give you two hundred guilders if you can say it truthfully < 08@Morgan > you might want to make a note of that some place * Adalbrecht nods < 14Adalbrecht > I'll be checking with the veisgrafin to make sure * @Morgan glances down at his boots < 08@Morgan > no, I dont think I'll be able to * Adalbrecht grins < 14Adalbrecht > Good < 08@Morgan > need all the money you can get for your retirement, I suppose < 14Adalbrecht > **the song finishes, and Alarice inserts herself at the piano* < 14Adalbrecht > I don't intend to retire < 08@Morgan > Good. I hope you intend on being immortal also < 14Adalbrecht > Sorry, no. < 08@Morgan > damn < 14Adalbrecht > Not got designs of the panzerhand then? < 08@Morgan > I'm no good at engraving < 14Adalbrecht > why would you want it engraved < 08@Morgan > designs on the panzerhand... engraving... * Adalbrecht sighs < 14Adalbrecht > Very good < 08@Morgan > the word you're looking for is droll * Adalbrecht nods < 08@Morgan > and no... given the choice of having you here and having the panzerhand, the panzerhand can stay where it is * Adalbrecht smiles < 14Adalbrecht > That's almost as good as saying you love me < 08@Morgan > I do *he sips his port* < 08@Morgan > as much as anyone can love a cantankerous old man * Adalbrecht pats his arm < 14Adalbrecht > And I you, as much as anyone can love a cantankerous slightly younger man < 14Adalbrecht > ** A little while later, he sees Adalbrecht approach Molly, and the two begin a discusson. Meanwhile, Holz is talking to alarice and jarvie * @Morgan watches alarice, but concentrates on Molly < 14Adalbrecht > **She is feeling annoyed, adamant but confident < 14Adalbrecht > **Her thoughts are: It isn't fair, and I won't do it * @Morgan glances at Molly < 14Adalbrecht > **She is deeply engrossed in her dscussion with Adalbrecht. * @Morgan sips his port, watching Alarice and Jarvie < 14Adalbrecht > **They are chatting happily** < 14Adalbrecht > *he feels Molly's elation at winning a contested point, then tension, then deep hurt* * @Morgan wanders over to her * Adalbrecht takes her hand, and speaks softly to her, before releasing it < 14Adalbrecht > *Molly smiles slightly, and curtsies deeply < 14Adalbrecht > Good night, my Lord < 14Adalbrecht > **molly: good night, my lord < 14Adalbrecht > Goodnight Molly < 14Adalbrecht > **She turns around, walking straight into Morgans chest * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly < 04Molly > Oh! * @Morgan speaks quietly < 08@Morgan > has he upset you? * Molly hesitates there a moment, he can still feel her hurt, mixed with an image of him holdng her tight, alone < 04Molly > Sort of < 08@Morgan > meaning? * Molly very reluctantly takes a step back < 04Molly > Its a long story < 08@Morgan > I have time < 04Molly > Will you *she pauses slightly, rearranging the words in her head* If you were going to your room now, we could walk up together? * @Morgan nods * Molly lets him lead the way * @Morgan heads out of the room * Molly walks close beside him, hands by her sides < 04Molly > Your father wants me to move back to the room I first had here ((before moving in to the nursery)) < 08@Morgan > why? < 04Molly > Because of the guests < 08@Morgan > what about them? < 04Molly > What they'll think < 08@Morgan > such as? < 04Molly > That it is improper at best, and makes it look as if I am a servant, let alone all the questons about why I am caring for your cousins child < 08@Morgan > He has a point I suppose * Molly nods < 04Molly > He also insists that I leave his care to the maids for the duration. < 08@Morgan > I think perhaps he goes too far < 04Molly > I managed to convince him that I could move to the room next to the nursery, so that Varick can come to me easily if he needs me. * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > But my daytimes are to be spent with the guests. * Molly heads up the stairs wth a heavy sigh < 08@Morgan > dancing, and sewing and partaking in the nobler activities * Molly wrinkles her nose < 04Molly > yes < 08@Morgan > take a leaf from Jarvies book < 04Molly > Go digging? * Molly smiles, though her eyes are sad < 08@Morgan > I rather suspect she'll be hunting < 04Molly > I'll see if we can join you for that * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I hate hunting * Molly 's hurt can still be felt < 04Molly > Why, liebling? < 08@Morgan > because the last six times I've been hunting, I've found redcaps, bandits, sidhe, tentacle monsters and all manner of overly aggressive creatures < 04Molly > This is not Tawstock, my love < 08@Morgan > no... this is the home of superstition * Molly nods < 04Molly > true enough < 04Molly > Your father... he said that I should not be so attached to Varick, not just for my sake, but for his, gven how soon we leave < 08@Morgan > he doesn't want to see you hurt * Molly swallows hard < 04Molly > Yet hurt I am < 08@Morgan > he's trying to protect everyone < 04Molly > I wonder if it is fair to leave here < 08@Morgan > why so? < 04Molly > Varick. He has come to rely on us, yet we abandon him * Molly 's lower lip trembles a little * @Morgan stops < 08@Morgan > You wish to cancel the honeymoon? < 04Molly > I want everyone to be happy < 08@Morgan > you haven't answered the question * Molly looks at hm < 04Molly > Part of me does, part of me doesnt * @Morgan nods < 04Molly > I do not like to leave him... but I also _need_ to be alone wth you, unwatched, where we are completely at our liberty * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I know < 04Molly > But do you understand? < 08@Morgan > yes, I do < 04Molly > How do _you_ feel? < 08@Morgan > the same < 04Molly > Which is stronger? * Molly watches him carefully, intently < 08@Morgan > He knew we were going away, Molly... he's known for a while now * Molly nods < 04Molly > I suppose so. Yet I feel guilty < 08@Morgan > I know... I'm loathe to leave him also < 04Molly > But yet I don't think I can stay... < 08@Morgan > we need time for _us_ * Molly nods < 04Molly > And I don't think our rooms in the North Wing will be private enough < 08@Morgan > no, I suspect not < 04Molly > After the first night, people will be less inclined to leave us alone < 08@Morgan > I have a seven foot sword, they'll damn well be inclined * Molly smiles < 04Molly > And how will you explain that, I wonder? < 08@Morgan > explain? * Molly is feeling playful and a fair ammount of desire * Molly raises an eyebrow < 04Molly > No 'please'? < 08@Morgan > no no... I wouldn't explain < 04Molly > Ahhh probably best. I doubt 'We got married two days ago. We _still_ want to be alone' wouldn't go down well * Molly 's thoughts are unreadable. When he tries, he gets the image of the outsde doors of the Great Hall of Lady Cathernes house fastened tight shut * @Morgan frowns slightly * Molly watches him < 04Molly > what is the matter? < 08@Morgan > nothing * Molly nods < 04Molly > We will still take our honeymoon? < 08@Morgan > I think it best * Molly giggles in a rather suggestive manner < 04Molly > Yes... I wholeheartedly agree, for many reasons * Molly becomes a little calmer < 04Molly > I ought to go to bed * @Morgan nods * Molly whispers < 04Molly > I really don't want to < 08@Morgan > no? * Molly grins < 04Molly > I don't want to go to _my_ bed * @Morgan laughs < 08@Morgan > not long now < 04Molly > You don't feel it is longer than you can bear? < 08@Morgan > truthfully I want to tear my hair out, but that wont help * Molly makes a slight whimper, and he can feel her desire rise another notch < 04Molly > I know what you mean... though mine is my clothes, not my hair < 08@Morgan > well... mine is your clothes also, but still... the point remains * Molly blinks quickly, her eyes then running the length of his body as she bites her lip < 04Molly > I must confess, I am utterly sick of waiting * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I just hope it lives up to your expectations < 04Molly > Oh it will, I know from the feel of your lips on mine < 08@Morgan > I hope you're right * Molly puts her hand on his cheek < 04Molly > Don't fret my love. You worry too much that you will not please me, yet we both know that you can * @Morgan shrugs slighhtly < 08@Morgan > I suppose so * Molly whispers < 04Molly > And it is more important to me that I please you, rather than the other way around < 08@Morgan > I;ve no doubts in that area * Molly licks her lower lip briefly < 04Molly > I'm glad to hear that. * Molly watches him < 04Molly > You ought to go to bed, my love, before I do something to you that your father will make us regret < 08@Morgan > as you wish < 04Molly > Not in the slightest. Personally, I'd rather do it and face the consequences < 08@Morgan > It is very tempting * Molly takes his hand < 04Molly > Stay with me, just for a minute? * @Morgan nods * Molly uses her other hand to twist the brass door knob of the empty room they are outside of, and it opens silently into darkness * Molly 's emotion is mostly burning hot desire, a force he can almost feel, underlaid with love and adrenalin. Where the doors to her thoughts were closed, they stand open now, and he can tell she will not push things if she feels him hesitate * @Morgan waits for her to move into the room * Molly pulls him into the room with a quiet giggle, and shuts the door behind him. The room is illuminated only by the moon over the Sudlache. < 04Molly > Are you nervous, liebes herz? < 08@Morgan > more aware that if we're caught, my father will probably disown me * Molly damn near purrs < 04Molly > I'll make it worth your while... < 08@Morgan > I'm sure you will * Molly moves closer, pushing him back quite firmly against the door. He can't see her, but he can feel her mouth oh-so-close to his. She whispers < 04Molly > All you have to do is say no... < 08@Morgan > I know < 04Molly > Do you wish me to stop? < 08@Morgan > did I say so? * Molly smiles in the darkness, allowing her soft curves to meld against him. She tilts her head,and presses her lips firmly to his. * @Morgan returns her kiss * Molly 's reaction intensifies, her kisses insistant as her lips part invitingly. Not only does he feel his own pleasure, but from trying to sense her emotions, he feels all her passion and pent up frustrated desire also. Her thoughts are centred on storing the exact feel of him in her memory * @Morgan matches her kiss, his tongue running along her lips * Molly sucks his tongue into her mouth, teasing it with the tip of her own in a highly suggestive manner. The thoughts in her mind become fuzzy, as if shielded from view by organza * @Morgan runs his hands down her sides * Molly moans softly, drawing her mouth back from his enough to talk. Her voice is quiet, low, throaty < 04Molly > I want you, so very badly... < 08@Morgan > and I you blossom * Molly kisses him once more, suprisingly dominantly. * Molly pulls away suddenly, panting < 04Molly > Morgan... we need to stop * @Morgan looks disappointed < 04Molly > I'm sorry, I want you so bad, and it's so hard to stop, but if we don't, and we get caught... * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > as you wish * Molly takes a step back with a deep, frustrated sigh. < 04Molly > I'd rather go without food for a week, but if it goes further, it'll be even harder to stop < 08@Morgan > I understand * Molly turns away a little, waiting to open the door * @Morgan moves slightly, opening the door * Molly looks out before slipping into the hall. < 04Molly > Goodnight, my love < 08@Morgan > goodnight blossom * Quits: @Morgan (~ident@212.183.140.32 ) (Quit: 12— 14I 12- 15n 12- 15v 12- 00i 12- 00s 12- 15i 12- 15o 12- 14n 12— 3.2 (July '10) ) * Morgan [~ident@212.183.140.32] has left IRC Session Close: Tue Jan 25 04:32:58 2011 Session Start: Tue Jan 25 04:32:58 2011 Session Ident: #7thseaic * Disconnected Session Close: Tue Jan 25 04:32:58 2011 Session Start: Sun Jan 30 00:52:59 2011 Session Ident: #7thseaic * Now talking in #7thseaic * ChanServ sets mode: +nt * ChanServ changes topic to '' * ChanServ sets mode: -o Molly * Morgan [~ident@212.183.140.60] is on IRC (00:00) * Joins: Morgan (~ident@212.183.140.60) * ChanServ sets mode: +o Morgan < 04Molly > ** The next morning is tuesday, the guests due to arrive before dinner. Morgan awakes at the same time as usual. ((let me know if he tries to read Molly)) < 08@Morgan > ((aye)) * Molly 's emotions are subdued, restful. However, her thoughts are somewhat disjointed and chaotic. She runs through the forest, which he recognises as the schwarzenwald, barefoot, almost naked barring the thinest slip known to man. Like the Goddess of the Hunt in Vodacce mythology, she carries a bow and arrow. She is chasing, hunting something * @Morgan frowns and concentrates a little more, getting dressed * Molly stops in a clearing, coming face to face with her quarry. It appears to have the legs of a spider, yet it's back is a smooth, convex mirror * @Morgan mutters to himself * Molly walks to it. It twitches one leg, nervously. The dry autumn leaves crunch beneath her feet. She peers into it, looking at her own reflection. * Molly continues to look from the same angle, but Morgan's perspective changes slightly, allowng him a better look. He feels his legs and eyes grow tired * Molly smiles at what she sees, still looking at it whilst the mirror spider climbs a tree. From Morgan's perspective, he can see there is nothing to this spder except mirror and legs, and cannot comprehend how it could live. * @Morgan frowns, stopping his dressing as he becomes confused * Molly 's thoughts seem to be all pervading, almost stronger than his own, and his knees start to weaken * @Morgan mutters, straightening his back and forcing his legs to hold * Molly steps forward. The spider sits half way up the tree, at eye height. She peers into it with a smile, then looks into the reflection, meeting Morgan's eyes * Molly turns to him, looking at him directly. He feels his knees buckle, and his eyes fighting to stay open, yet his vision doesn't alter < 04Molly > What is it Morgan? Are the boys unwell? < 08@Morgan > I was just wanting to see what you were chasing * Molly holds out her hand to him * @Morgan takes it < 04Molly > **He gets a sudden vertigo feeling of being both stood up and laid down at the same time. < 04Molly > I am chasing this spider. It has something to show me, but it has not shown it yet * @Morgan shudders slightly < 08@Morgan > I see * Molly smiles < 04Molly > But all is well in the palace? < 08@Morgan > fine fine * Molly smiles, and reaches a hand towards the spider < 04Molly > If either cries, I can be back in but a moment * @Morgan nods * Molly touches the slightest fingertip to the spider. It explodes, tiny silvery shards scattering everywhere * Molly giggles, the fragments feel like snowflakes on their skin. Morgan becomes aware of two things. Firstly, he can see his own body, secondly, it is as skimply attired as hers < 08@Morgan > Thats... unexpected * Molly stares at the tree. Where the spider was, there is now the wall mounted bell that was stuated near the inside door of the great hall at Catherines < 04Molly > I have not seen that in more than five years * Molly reaches up, pulling the metal clapper against the maiin body of the insiide of the bell. It makes no sound < 08@Morgan > unusual * Molly looks puzzled < 04Molly > Perhaps it is not for me to ring? < 08@Morgan > who else? * Molly shrugs < 04Molly > You? < 08@Morgan > I doubt it somehow < 04Molly > Try it, mein Ehemann ((husband)) * @Morgan frowns, but reaches out to the bell < 04Molly > **The moment he moves towards it, it jumps to life, ringing of it's own accord * Molly laughs softly < 04Molly > How strange. what happens if you try again? * @Morgan tries again < 04Molly > **His hand is almost touching it before it rings, softer this time** * Molly laughs louder < 04Molly > Again! * @Morgan frowns slightly before doing it again < 04Molly > **He lays his hand on it. It tinkles briefly before quietening * Molly tilts her head < 04Molly > I would place money that if you try again, iit would not ring at all * @Morgan tries again < 04Molly > **the bell doesn't even stir** * Molly smiles at him < 04Molly > It no longer senses that you should not be here < 08@Morgan > Thats... unusual * Molly nods < 04Molly > I am bored of the bell. Lets go to the Sudlache < 08@Morgan > as you wish * Molly lets go of his hand, and claps hers. He feels a moment of falling, before feeling a cold dampness beneath his bare feet * Molly giggles beside him, a faint splashing * @Morgan looks around, confused < 04Molly > Oh dear, you do not look too happy * Molly is stood in the middle of the sudlache, no land for a couple of miles in any direction, die Dauerhaftgkeit a white spec on the distant shore. The water at her feet is about 3 inches deep < 08@Morgan > this is most unusual blossom * Molly smiles < 04Molly > things are different here. The usual laws do not apply < 08@Morgan > I've noticed < 04Molly > Flying, swimming without the need to breathe, travelling through space and time, anything you wsh really < 08@Morgan > I'd best be getting back blossom * Molly cocks an ear towards the house, just as a imporing cry is heard. The voice sends chills through Morgan, a child's voice, one he has never heard before, but something deep insde his soul recognises as his kin calling for his Mama. She looks to him with a smile. < 04Molly > Count backwards from five, you'll be fine. If you'll excuse me, I must see to Ehren. * @Morgan frowns but starts counting * Molly seems to blink out of existance, and there is a slamming of two heavy wooden doors < 04Molly > **Morgan is laid on the floor in his bedroom** < 08@Morgan > well thats just not done * @Morgan gets up and finishes dressing < 04Molly > **Where the sun had not yet risen when Morgan awoke, and though it seems only fiive or ten minutes since he started dressing, the sun is now risen properly * @Morgan mutters briefly < 04Molly > **The grandfather clock in his room strikes 9 o'clock. He has lost more than three hours < 08@Morgan > Wonderful. Now I'll get in trouble for not being around earlier. * @Morgan sighs and heads into the corridor < 04Molly > **there is stiill a bustle of work being done to prepare for the guests. < 04Molly > *Reinhardt spots Morgan, bringing him a note* * Molly is now known as Reinhardt < 14Reinhardt > My Lord, I have this for you * @Morgan takes it < 08@Morgan > thank you * Reinhardt bows, leaving him to it * @Morgan opens it < 14Reinhardt > **It reads as follows: My Lord, I stayed away as instructed, but wish to know how Inga is, and see her again. I think of nothing but her, and whether she will accept my proposal. Yours, Heinrich' * @Morgan sighs * @Morgan looks for Reinhardt * Reinhardt is watching the front steps through the window with a shake of his head and a sigh * @Morgan goes to the window and looks through it < 08@Morgan > problems? * Reinhardt watches Heinrich stood outside < 14Reinhardt > There appears to be something afoot that I am not privy to < 08@Morgan > oh? < 14Reinhardt > Why, for example, Heinrich is never here, and why he wears the face of a scolded child. < 08@Morgan > because he was told to stay away and was scolded like a child * Reinhardt nods < 14Reinhardt > In that case, should I order him from the doorway? < 08@Morgan > no... go and get him, bring him to my office * Reinhardt bows, and goes * @Morgan mutters and goes to his office * Reinhardt is now known as Heinrich * Heinrich knocks a few minutes later < 08@Morgan > come * Heinrich enters. He looks dishevelled, unshaven. He stands before Morgan's desk. < 14Heinrich > My Lord? < 08@Morgan > sit down * Heinrich does so < 08@Morgan > you look terrible < 14Heinrich > I am sorry, my Lord * @Morgan sighs * Heinrich looks to him < 14Heinrich > How is she, my Lord? < 08@Morgan > she's fine * Heinrich smiles < 14Heinrich > Good < 08@Morgan > I dont want to be cruel, Heinrich, so I'll say this bluntly. Its time to leave her alone. Perhaps she'll consent to remain friends, but thats as far as it will go * Heinrich frowns < 14Heinrich > She has told you so? * @Morgan looks hard at Heinrich < 08@Morgan > you think I'd make it up? < 14Heinrich > No, my Lord, I am just suprised that there is no hope < 08@Morgan > she has moved on * Heinrich looks suspicious < 14Heinrich > There is someone else? < 08@Morgan > It doesn't matter * Heinrich 's eyes harden < 14Heinrich > I'll leave then. 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Go then. < 14Heinrich > with all due respect, my Lord, could you have borne to see Lady Molly in the arms of another? < 08@Morgan > You've no idea how close that came to being. Clean yourself up, if you're intent on going I wont see you shamble into a new town looking like that. < 14Heinrich > Then you understand how I feel? < 08@Morgan > I do. < 08@Morgan > but, contrary to your belief, I would have borne it < 14Heinrich > I love her too much to be able to. < 08@Morgan > As you wish. Would you want a letter of recommendation? * Heinrich watches him < 14Heinrich > Are you truly able to gve me one, after the incident wth Baroness Eldreich? < 08@Morgan > She was grieving and you were an idiot... hardly the worst crimes. * Heinrich nods * @Morgan watches him for a moment < 14Heinrich > then I would be very grateful < 08@Morgan > when it comes down to it, Heinrich, if the situation could be resolved, I would still trust you with that damn razor. Thats more than enough reason for a letter commending you I think < 14Heinrich > I am sad to leave your service < 08@Morgan > its your choice Heinrich * Heinrich nods < 14Heinrich > I know < 14Heinrich > But I think it'd be best for her and I if I go * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > as you wish * Heinrich nods < 14Heinrich > Shall I have my next employers write to you? < 08@Morgan > That'd be best. Turning up with a letter always looks a little falsh < 08@Morgan > false* * Heinrich nods < 14Heinrich > Is there anything else, my Lord? < 08@Morgan > No, I dont think so. Let me know how you're doing from time to time * Heinrich nods < 14Heinrich > Yes, my Lord * Heinrich rises, and bows * @Morgan stands and offers his hand < 14Heinrich > I hope your wedding goes well, my Lord * Heinrich shakes his hand < 08@Morgan > Take care old friend * Heinrich smiles < 14Heinrich > And you. * Heinrich leaves quietly * @Morgan sighs heavily < 14Heinrich > *after ten minutes, there's a knock on the door* < 08@Morgan > come * Heinrich is now known as Alarice * Alarice enters < 14Alarice > Good morning cousin < 08@Morgan > good morning * Alarice looks very pretty in a pale pink dress, similar to Molly's, but not as appealing as she looks in hers < 14Alarice > Uncle Addie asked me to bring you to breakfast as you are so late < 08@Morgan > of course < 14Alarice > I believe he is lonely < 08@Morgan > he probably needs someone to scold < 14Alarice > No-one has come to breakfast with him < 08@Morgan > noone? < 14Alarice > Nope, except me, though I was planning on visiting my son now that everyone else has been given other duties * @Morgan nods, standing up < 08@Morgan > I wonder where everyone else was < 14Alarice > Jarvie and Grendlik went to the village together... Lady Verity is with the housekeeper, and all three Forresters are having some sort of urgent, private discussion in ther chambers * Alarice watches hm * @Morgan frowns < 08@Morgan > I get the feeling I wont get breakfast < 14Alarice > Why not? < 08@Morgan > Oh, no doubt something will come up * Alarice leads the way towards the breakfast room * @Morgan walks aloong beside her < 14Alarice > Such as? < 08@Morgan > I've already had to deal with Heinrich * Alarice nods slightly < 14Alarice > Indeed? * @Morgan nods < 14Alarice > Is he still here? < 08@Morgan > No * Alarice nods < 14Alarice > Good < 08@Morgan > good? < 14Alarice > It will only cause trouble for the past to come to light < 08@Morgan > for whom? < 14Alarice > me < 08@Morgan > I dont think the past was planning to come to light < 14Alarice > I hope not < 14Alarice > **A few minutes later, they get to the breakfast room where Adalbrecht sits alone. He looks up at Morgan. * Alarice is now known as Adalbrecht -NickServ- This nickname is registered and protected. If it is your -NickServ- nick, type /msg NickServ IDENTIFY password . Otherwise, -NickServ- please choose a different nick. -> * 14nickserv * identify forrester -NickServ- Password accepted - you are now recognized. * Adalbrecht looks at Alarice < 14Adalbrecht > You may go to Varick now. < 14Adalbrecht > *she curtsies, and goes* < 08@Morgan > a little abrupt perhaps? * Adalbrecht and Morgan are left alone together. < 14Adalbrecht > Have a seat please, Morgan. Breakfast will be but a moment * @Morgan nods and sits down < 14Adalbrecht > Do you know what this urgent council between the Forresters is about? < 08@Morgan > No... I've been busy < 14Adalbrecht > Doing? < 08@Morgan > Dealing with Heinrich < 14Adalbrecht > What did he want? < 08@Morgan > to see Inga primarily < 14Adalbrecht > I am told it was very late that she entered the house last night < 08@Morgan > Oh really < 14Adalbrecht > However, she is your servant now, not mine. < 08@Morgan > If you have a point to make, make it please < 14Adalbrecht > only that if she is to make an example of herself, t would reflect on you, especially when we have guests. Do you know where she was? < 08@Morgan > Yes, I do < 14Adalbrecht > Good. Now, there s much to be done today < 08@Morgan > I've no doubt < 14Adalbrecht > I want you to check the riding horses and ensure there is space for the coaches and horses of our guests, store in the vault any weapons we are not giving the guards, speak wth the Forresters to discover what is happening, and also ensure those with the ceremonial daggers know they may carry only them. Also, I need you to rearrange the furniture for Molly's room change. < 14Adalbrecht > **The servants bring them breakfast, and leave quietly* < 08@Morgan > in reverse order... I want you to know I'm not happy about the room change, I'll deal with the daggers, I'll speak with my future in laws, why am I fetching and carrying instead of a servant and since when was I stable boy and farrier? < 14Adalbrecht > There may be other children in the nursery. Molly is _not_ a nursemaid, nor is she Varick's mother. I have compromised in letting her be nearby < 08@Morgan > Dont misunderstand me father... I understand, I just dont like it and I wanted you to know. < 14Adalbrecht > That is fine. Were there no guests, it would not be an issue. * @Morgan nods, eating his breakfast < 14Adalbrecht > As for your other issues... Everyone else is working, doing more menial tasks than I ask of you. If you'd rather trde, you can get your broom out once more. * Adalbrecht eats also < 08@Morgan > No, thank you, I'm still made nauseous by the sight of a broom < 14Adalbrecht > And another thing... have you got the rings yet? < 08@Morgan > would you believe me if I told you I was saving it for a moment I had nothing to do? < 14Adalbrecht > Possibly < 08@Morgan > then I'll weigh up my chances before I tell you that < 14Adalbrecht > Do * Adalbrecht smirks < 14Adalbrecht > You'll not have chance once we have guests * @Morgan snorts slightly < 08@Morgan > Its easy... give a tour of an upwardly mobile area, an area embracing new villagers.... so on, so forth < 14Adalbrecht > Then you can organise that for tomorrow < 08@Morgan > why dont we place that idea in the same basket as my telling you about the rings * @Morgan frowns < 08@Morgan > though, it might not be a bad idea at some point < 14Adalbrecht > what might not be? < 08@Morgan > a tour of the village * Adalbrecht nods < 14Adalbrecht > I have also had a thought about Varick < 08@Morgan > oh? < 14Adalbrecht > He cannot be wth Molly constantly as it will raise questions as to why he is closer to her than his mother, correct? * @Morgan nods briefly < 14Adalbrecht > But he has no father. It will be of no significance to anyone that he is closely bonded to his own cousin as a father figure < 08@Morgan > second cousin < 14Adalbrecht > Close enough. < 08@Morgan > thats very good... maybe you haven 't slipped into your dotage < 14Adalbrecht > Quite so. * Adalbrecht finishes his breakfast. < 14Adalbrecht > I've had notification already this morning that all those expected to attend are en route < 08@Morgan > well thats just not fair < 14Adalbrecht > Whyever not? < 08@Morgan > at the Torrington estate, guests had the good grace to wait until we were ready for them before turning up * @Morgan frowns < 08@Morgan > that said... I'd have happily shot most of those that did attend < 14Adalbrecht > They will arrive from four o'clock, be shown their rooms, then we will officially receive them before dinner. And if you even consider shooting anyone, I'll be most displeased. * @Morgan laughs hard < 14Adalbrecht > Make sure to be prompt, if not early < 08@Morgan > unless a fair chunk of hell breaks loose, I'll be there < 14Adalbrecht > It better not. * Adalbrecht gets up. < 08@Morgan > well, you cant blame me if it does < 14Adalbrecht > No, of course not. * Adalbrecht smiles, patting Morgan's shoulder < 08@Morgan > I'll let you know what the forrester conference is about < 14Adalbrecht > Please do so. * Adalbrecht goes off to his office * @Morgan finishes off his breakfast < 14Adalbrecht > **The house is quiet** * @Morgan heads up to find the forresters * Adalbrecht is now known as Molly -NickServ- This nickname is registered and protected. If it is your -NickServ- nick, type /msg NickServ IDENTIFY password . Otherwise, -NickServ- please choose a different nick. -> * 14nickserv * identify forrester -NickServ- Password accepted - you are now recognized. * Molly appears coming along the hallway from her parents rooms * @Morgan stops and waits for her * Molly looks distracted, her old cornflower blue dress reminding him of the old days back at Catherine's. She looks pensive < 08@Morgan > council of war/ * Molly looks up. She shakes her head solemnly. < 04Molly > It would be better if it were < 08@Morgan > whats wrong? < 04Molly > My father has developed a strange condition < 08@Morgan > oh? * Molly sighs < 04Molly > He can read some of my mother's thoughts. And mine. < 08@Morgan > ah yes... that < 04Molly > I am obviously quite troubled. My father, Grendlik, Varick and you can all do so, to varying degrees < 08@Morgan > I see < 04Molly > So far, Varick can feel my emotions and I can make him hear my thoughts but only if aimed at him. That is the same with my father. I do not know how much or little Grendlik perceives. * @Morgan frowns < 08@Morgan > ddont mention it... he may well think its just him < 04Molly > I hope so < 04Molly > I had to pretend to my parents that I was unaware of such a thing occuring < 08@Morgan > you dont plan to tell them? * Molly smiles a little < 04Molly > What on theah could I possibly say? < 08@Morgan > how about "Morgan screwed up and afflicted us all with this curse"? * Molly turns to face him, and after a quick glance, pulls him to her in a brief but reassuring hug < 04Molly > It is not your fault. < 08@Morgan > of course it is. But thats beside the point < 04Molly > We both know that these things happen, whether you wish them to or not. But as I can not fix it, what is the point in telling them where it began? * @Morgan shrugs < 04Molly > All I can do is try to ensure my mind is closed to the others * @Morgan nods < 08@Morgan > I suppose < 04Molly > So, what have you to do, now that you are not required on the site? * @Morgan draws a breath < 08@Morgan > check the horses, make sure there's room in the stable, stow the excess weaponry, arrange with certain people what weapons they can carry, go into the village and fetch something < 04Molly > That does sound like a great deal! I am expected to ensure all my dresses are ready and clear my things out of the nursery by lunchtime < 08@Morgan > apparently Varicks going to be spending quite some time with me < 04Molly > Oh really, why? < 08@Morgan > because we can get away with it without questions being raised * Molly looks away < 04Molly > I see < 04Molly > He'll be happier than if he is left alone... and he probably outranks a few guests in his own right < 08@Morgan > oh I wouod think so