<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