13[11:15pm] * Molly 's door is closed
13[11:15pm] * @Morgan knocks quietly
[11:15pm] <14Molly> Come in
13[11:16pm] * @Morgan opens the door
13[11:16pm] * Molly is hanging dresses from a trunk. She turns to him with a smile
[11:16pm] <14Molly> back again, my love?
00[11:17pm] <04@Morgan> under orders actually
13[11:17pm] * Molly looks intrigued, shutting the trunk
[11:17pm] <14Molly> What orders would those be?
00[11:17pm] <04@Morgan> we've probably got a little time to spend together before propriety and guests dictate otherwise
[11:18pm] <14Molly> You were ordered to be improper with me?
13[11:18pm] * Molly laughs
00[11:18pm] <04@Morgan> I dont know I'd go that fart
00[11:18pm] <04@Morgan> ((far. Stupid keyboard))
[11:19pm] <14Molly> I didn't think it likely
13[11:20pm] * Molly smiles
13[11:20pm] * @Morgan shows the bg
00[11:20pm] <04@Morgan> would you like to see this?
[11:20pm] <14Molly> Of course
13[11:21pm] * Molly comes to his side
13[11:21pm] * @Morgan hands over the package
13[11:21pm] * Molly carefully unwraps it, looking at the panzerhand
[11:21pm] <14Molly> Oh liebling! That is lovely
00[11:23pm] <04@Morgan> I thought so
[11:23pm] <14Molly> Varick will like it a great deal
00[11:23pm] <04@Morgan> I hope so
[11:24pm] <14Molly> When will you let him have it?
00[11:24pm] <04@Morgan> later today
13[11:25pm] * Molly smiles
[11:26pm] <14Molly> I hope that he will be alright under the care of the maids
00[11:26pm] <04@Morgan> he'll be with me a fair amount also
[11:27pm] <14Molly> That is true, and brings me comfort
00[11:28pm] <04@Morgan> and me
13[11:30pm] * Molly wraps up the panzerhand
[11:30pm] <14Molly> it was a very thoughtful gesture
13[11:31pm] * Molly 's mantelpiece clock strikes five
00[11:32pm] <04@Morgan> I'm sure those clocks are conspiring aganst me
[11:32pm] <14Molly> why, liebling?
00[11:33pm] <04@Morgan> everytime I look at one, hours have flown by
13[11:33pm] * Molly smiles
[11:33pm] <14Molly> Time has an awful way of doing that
00[11:34pm] <04@Morgan> someone should do something about it
13[11:35pm] * Molly laughs softly
[11:36pm] <14Molly> One day you are wishing the time away til we are wed and free to be alone together, the next you are lamenting the speed in which those hours go by
00[11:36pm] <04@Morgan> I missed breakfast _and_ lunch... you can hardly blame me
[11:36pm] <14Molly> Let me send for something for you
00[11:37pm] <04@Morgan> no, blossom, I had a sandwich, I'll be fine
[11:38pm] <14Molly> I might have a cake left, but I know you will not want anything sweet
13[11:38pm] * @Morgan shakes his head
00[11:39pm] <04@Morgan> no, I'd rather not
[11:39pm] <14Molly> Except this...
13[11:39pm] * Molly kisses his cheek briefly
00[11:42pm] <04@Morgan> that certainly has its appeal
[11:42pm] <14Molly> and I do not even have to ring the bell to get it for you!
13[11:42pm] * Molly laughs
13[11:44pm] * @Morgan chuckles
13[11:46pm] * Molly stands in front of him, eyes playful, and runs her hands down his chest, to his waist, with a raised eyebrow
[11:46pm] <14Molly> So liebling, tell me something...
00[11:48pm] <04@Morgan> whats that?
13[11:52pm] * Molly puts her hands on his sword belt, one on each of the dagger handles, and pulls his hips closer to hers. Her eyes are full of mischief when she whispers
[11:52pm] <14Molly> Are either of these for me?
00[11:52pm] <04@Morgan> actually, yes
13[11:53pm] * Molly grins, letting go and taking a step back
[11:53pm] <14Molly> And I didn't even have to persuade you
00[11:55pm] <04@Morgan> I must be becoming mellower
[11:55pm] <14Molly> Or more chaste!
00[11:56pm] <04@Morgan> that too for the time being
13[11:56pm] * Molly smiles
[11:56pm] <14Molly> I am allowed my dagger then?
00[11:57pm] <04@Morgan> yo are
13[11:57pm] * Molly grins
[11:57pm] <14Molly> Will you give it to me, or must I come and get it?
13[11:57pm] * Molly giggles
13[11:58pm] * @Morgan fishes it out of his belt and holds it out to her
13[11:58pm] * Molly takes it carefully, and lays it on the bed
[11:58pm] <14Molly> Thank you
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[12:00am] <14Molly> I doubt I shall need it, but I think I'd prefer to have it nonetheless
00[12:00am] <04@Morgan> indeed

00[10:29pm] <04@Morgan> and I
13[10:30pm] * Molly watches him
[10:30pm] <14Molly> Is it odd that when there is held a celebration in a noble house whilst I'm present, I feel afraid?
00[10:31pm] <04@Morgan> given your past, its not surprising
13[10:31pm] * Molly looks at the floor
[10:31pm] <14Molly> But I should know better... after all, this is not Avalon
00[10:32pm] <04@Morgan> no... yet here we are, surrounded by mystery
13[10:32pm] * Molly looks at him once more, voice quiet
[10:32pm] <14Molly> Are you ill at ease also?
13[10:33pm] * @Morgan shrugs
00[10:33pm] <04@Morgan> thats more or less my normal state of being
13[10:34pm] * Molly nods, thoughtful
[10:34pm] <14Molly> Will you resume nightly patrolling?
00[10:35pm] <04@Morgan> no, I think my father would hang me for that
13[10:35pm] * Molly giggles
[10:36pm] <14Molly> certainly if he found you checking the security of my windows
00[10:36pm] <04@Morgan> the man has no sense of humour some days
13[10:36pm] * Molly nods
[10:37pm] <14Molly> From what I have been able to discern, he no longer cares for what we do, provided our reputations, and in turn Sudlachenburg's, are spotless
13[10:37pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:38pm] <14Molly> It is very confusing
13[10:39pm] * @Morgan looks at her for a moment
00[10:39pm] <04@Morgan> do you have any real concept of who is attending?
[10:40pm] <14Molly> In truth, I tried not to listen
13[10:40pm] * Molly blushes
00[10:44pm] <04@Morgan> perhaps it might help you understand why my father is behaving how he is
13[10:44pm] * Molly nods
00[10:44pm] <04@Morgan> you know how Eisen is organised?
[10:45pm] <14Molly> Of course
00[10:45pm] <04@Morgan> If you think of Eisen as a grouping of seperate countries... since we have no King, the Eisenfurst rules their 'country'. So, in effect, in that region, he is the king
13[10:46pm] * Molly nods
[10:46pm] <14Molly> The Konigsreichs...
00[10:48pm] <04@Morgan> exactly. The Eisenfurst can bestow trade and custom to particular grafdoms and their ruling families. Now, given that the Eisenfurst is essentially king of the overall territory how do you think a graf would react to his presence in his own grafdom?
13[10:49pm] * Molly sighs heavily
[10:49pm] <14Molly> with mad panic and strict rules
00[10:50pm] <04@Morgan> and it gets worse... throw into the mix several Grafs, including the Eisenfursts son, and a veisgraf known to be violent and abusive
13[10:50pm] * Molly nods, solemnly
[10:50pm] <14Molly> This is what I am to expect?
00[10:50pm] <04@Morgan> There's an enormous potential for disaster... and a bigger potential for trade improvements and tasks from the Eisenfurst
13[10:51pm] * Molly sits down, nodding
[10:51pm] <14Molly> So all must *she starts to cough* absolutely perfect?
00[10:52pm] <04@Morgan> nothing is ever perfect. I wouldnt worry too much, blossom, but at laest you know _why_ my father is acting the way he is
13[10:53pm] * Molly takes a minute to answer, still coughing. It becomes a little worryng, especially as he hasnt seen her cough lke that since comiing to Eisen
[10:54pm] <14Molly> I understand... I will *she coughs hard* do my best
00[10:54pm] <04@Morgan> maybe you should lie down
13[10:55pm] * Molly giggles, which is broken by slightly less intense coughing
[10:55pm] <14Molly> indeed?
00[10:55pm] <04@Morgan> your coughing is quite worrying
13[10:56pm] * Molly frowns slightly, and holds out her hand to him. There is a slight whistle to her breathing, barely noticeable
[10:56pm] <14Molly> I am sorry, I do not mean to worry you
00[10:57pm] <04@Morgan> I know, and I dont wish to exacerbate your cough
13[10:57pm] * @Morgan takes her hand
13[10:57pm] * Molly squeezes it
[10:58pm] <14Molly> It has been almost unnoticeable here, due to the warmer climate. I had hoped it was gone forever
13[10:58pm] * Molly takes a deep breath, exhaling slowly, and it becomes under control once more
13[10:58pm] * @Morgan nods
[10:59pm] <14Molly> Oh liebling, I do not wish to harm Sudlachenburg
00[10:59pm] <04@Morgan> You wont blossom
13[10:59pm] * Molly looks worried
00[10:59pm] <04@Morgan> _I_ might... but you wont
[10:59pm] <14Molly> But you _belong_ here... 
13[10:59pm] * @Morgan shrugs
13[11:01pm] * Molly looks to him
[11:02pm] <14Molly> I am afraid they will decide I am not worthy or suited to becoming your wife
00[11:02pm] <04@Morgan> Then they'll decide to leave Sudlachenburg to Edward
[11:03pm] <14Molly> How so?
00[11:03pm] <04@Morgan> because, one way or another, you are going to be my wife. If they try to stop it, I shall leave.
13[11:03pm] * Molly pales
[11:04pm] <14Molly> Do you think they might?
00[11:04pm] <04@Morgan> No... but I like to know where I'll push and where I will be pushed
13[11:04pm] * Molly smiles softly
[11:05pm] <14Molly> I am glad to know I have you behind me
00[11:05pm] <04@Morgan> always
00[11:05pm] <04@Morgan> and in normal circumstances, with a sevenfoot knife
13[11:05pm] * Molly smiles
[11:06pm] <14Molly> Oh it would not be that which I would be noticing!
13[11:06pm] * @Morgan cughs slightly
13[11:06pm] * Molly stands, and places a gentle kiss upon his mouth, then retreats
[11:09pm] <14Molly> Ah liebling... I think I would not be the only one for whom the zweihander would be a secondary concern
13[11:09pm] * @Morgan frowns
00[11:09pm] <04@Morgan> I'm not sure I understand
13[11:09pm] * Molly blushes
[11:10pm] <14Molly> only that were you stood close behind me, I doubt either of us would be thinking of your sword
00[11:10pm] <04@Morgan> ah
13[11:10pm] * @Morgan blushes
00[11:10pm] <04@Morgan> quite
13[11:12pm] * Molly smiles
[11:12pm] <14Molly> I think we really must obey your fathers commands
13[11:13pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:13pm] <14Molly> No sneaking off to the loft
13[11:14pm] * @Morgan tries to look innocent
[11:15pm] <14Molly> Or the stables... or the village... or the room with the paintings... or in a boat on the Sudlache
00[11:17pm] <04@Morgan> indeed
13[11:18pm] * Molly sighs
[11:18pm] <14Molly> And I doubt I can even risk sending you provocative notes
13[11:18pm] * Molly grins
00[11:18pm] <04@Morgan> no, I would think not
[11:18pm] <14Molly> Oh dear, what are we to do?
00[11:19pm] <04@Morgan> not mention it in case my father gets the idea of having Claudia escort one of us at all times
13[11:19pm] * Molly grins
[11:19pm] <14Molly> There is only one think he would be unable to prevent...
00[11:20pm] <04@Morgan> and it'd be best if that wasn't done while we have tuests
13[11:20pm] * Molly pouts
[11:20pm] <14Molly> You are determined to ruin all my fun, aren't you, my love?
13[11:20pm] * Molly smiles playfully
13[11:21pm] * @Morgan shrugs
[11:23pm] <14Molly> I'll miss the freedom, albeit limited freedom, that we have had
00[11:23pm] <04@Morgan> its only for a while
[11:23pm] <14Molly> Four more nights
13[11:23pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:24pm] <14Molly> I'll just have to kiss my pillow instead
13[11:24pm] * Molly giggles
00[11:25pm] <04@Morgan> I'm afraid so for the time being
[11:26pm] <14Molly> Something tells me it won't be quite as good!
00[11:26pm] <04@Morgan> probably not, no
[11:27pm] <14Molly> Do you think that some of the guests may also be able to read my thoughts as you can?
00[11:27pm] <04@Morgan> I dont know... which is why you mustn't do it
[11:28pm] <14Molly> I understand, and I won't... but surely it could only have affected those here when it happened?
13[11:28pm] * @Morgan shrugs
00[11:28pm] <04@Morgan> I dont know
13[11:29pm] * Molly nods
[11:29pm] <14Molly> I'd best be extra vigiliant to prevent anyone gaining access
00[11:29pm] <04@Morgan> indeed
[11:31pm] <14Molly> I wonder whether I can keep others out whilst you can still get in
00[11:32pm] <04@Morgan> I dont know, and it isn't the time for experimenting
[11:33pm] <14Molly> I know... but I confess I am curious. If this is to be a lasting effect, I wish to eventually discover how to make it useful
13[11:35pm] * @Morgan nods
00[11:35pm] <04@Morgan> I understand that
[11:36pm] <14Molly> After all, the power of suggestion that I am able to affect both Varick and Grendlik with could be ideal in a life-threatening situation
00[11:37pm] <04@Morgan> absolutely
[11:38pm] <14Molly> Though I feel a little guilty at making anyone do something they would not wish to
00[11:38pm] <04@Morgan> just as well...
[11:39pm] <14Molly> why, liebling?
00[11:41pm] <04@Morgan> anyone who didn't feel uncomfortable with that is wholly unsuited to being able to
13[11:41pm] * Molly smiles softly
[11:42pm] <14Molly> I am inclined to agree. 
13[11:42pm] * Molly looks at the clock a moment. It is twenty to six.
[11:44pm] <14Molly> It is not long til we are expected to prepare for dinner
13[11:44pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:45pm] <14Molly> Did you intend to see Varick before then?
00[11:45pm] <04@Morgan> I do
13[11:45pm] * Molly nods
[11:46pm] <14Molly> I suppose I ought to let you go then
13[11:46pm] * @Morgan nods, moving slowly to the door
13[11:47pm] * Molly follows, clearly not wishing for him to leave
[11:49pm] <14Molly> I'll be thinking of you
00[11:49pm] <04@Morgan> and I you blossom
13[11:50pm] * Molly puts her hand on his cheek tenderly, watching his face as if tryng to memorise his features
[11:51pm] <14Molly> I won't get chance to do this til saturday, will I?
00[11:52pm] <04@Morgan> do what?
[11:52pm] <14Molly> to touch you, hold you...
00[11:53pm] <04@Morgan> no, I'm afraid not
13[11:53pm] * Molly smiles at him softly
[11:53pm] <14Molly> I understand
13[11:54pm] * Molly gently removes her hand
00[11:58pm] <04@Morgan> I'll see you at dinner blossom
13[11:58pm] * Molly takes a deep breath, straightens her shoulders, and curtsies
[11:58pm] <14Molly> Yes,  liebes herz
13[11:58pm] * @Morgan bows slightly before turning and walking don the hall
13[11:59pm] * Molly shuts the door gently

13[12:00am] * Varick is in the nursery. He is being watched over by a maid, though he is restless fidgeting, watching from the window, and ignorng her
13[12:03am] * @Morgan enters the room quietly, watching the bo for a momeny
[12:04am] <14Varick> **The maid looks relieved to see Morgan, and curtsies deeply*
[12:04am] <14Varick> M: My Lord...
13[12:05am] * @Morgan nods to her
00[12:05am] <04@Morgan> any problems?
13[12:05am] * Varick looks around, smiling slightly when he sees Morgan, but goes back to looking from the window
[12:06am] <14Varick> M: The baron is a little out of sorts today
13[12:06am] * @Morgan nods
00[12:06am] <04@Morgan> I wish to speak with him
[12:07am] <14Varick> M *she nods* I'll run his bath, if you'll excuse me, my Lord?
13[12:07am] * @Morgan nods
[12:08am] <14Varick> M: *she goes to the other room*
00[12:08am] <04@Morgan> Whats the matter Varick?
13[12:08am] * Varick shrugs
[12:08am] <14Varick> Don't want to be here.
00[12:09am] <04@Morgan> why?
13[12:09am] * Varick doesn't look away from the window
[12:09am] <14Varick> Alone.
13[12:10am] * @Morgan waits
13[12:11am] * Varick looks out of the window another minute before finally rising to the bait of Morgan's silence, and looks briefly at him, unspeaking. His gaze is a little cool, hurt.
00[12:13am] <04@Morgan> Now why dont you tell me what the problem is?
[12:13am] <14Varick> Everyone has left me.
00[12:13am] <04@Morgan> Do you understand why?
[12:13am] <14Varick> No. Just gone.
00[12:14am] <04@Morgan> Would it help if I explain it?
13[12:14am] * Varick shrugs once more
[12:14am] <14Varick> Don't know.
13[12:15am] * @Morgan watches him
13[12:16am] * Varick looks at the floor
[12:17am] <14Varick> Maybe.
00[12:17am] <04@Morgan> The Eisenfurst and his family and many grafs and veisgrafs are arriving today to prepare for my wedding
13[12:17am] * Varick looks up
[12:18am] <14Varick> Don't they like me?
00[12:19am] <04@Morgan> I doubt they know you, Varick... but everything must be 'proper'. Time for everyone to prepare themselves for dealing with the most powerful people in the country
[12:19am] <14Varick> Don't like being alone.
00[12:20am] <04@Morgan> I know... you'll be spending some time with me
[12:21am] <14Varick> When?
00[12:22am] <04@Morgan> soon... I must greet everyone this evening, so its likely to be tomorrow
[12:22am] <14Varick> When is Molly coming back?
00[12:23am] <04@Morgan> not for a time. My father thinks it would be difficult to explain why you're more openly attached to her
13[12:23am] * Varick frowns
[12:23am] <14Varick> Don't understand.
13[12:23am] * @Morgan nods
00[12:24am] <04@Morgan> Molly isn't a maid... she's going to be the veisgraffin... and she isn't your mother, so, to others, strangers, it seems peculiar that she cares for you as a nanny or mother would. Do you understand?
13[12:24am] * Varick nods
[12:25am] <14Varick> Think so. Does she still love me?
13[12:25am] * Varick 's bottom lp quivers
00[12:25am] <04@Morgan> More than you could imagine. She's very upset at having to be away from yo
13[12:25am] * Varick nods
[12:25am] <14Varick> Miss her.
00[12:25am] <04@Morgan> I know mauschen
13[12:26am] * Varick sniffles to hold back tears
[12:26am] <14Varick> Wish they'd not come.
00[12:27am] <04@Morgan> They'll be gone again soon
13[12:27am] * Varick nods
[12:28am] <14Varick> Mother didn't come either.
00[12:28am] <04@Morgan> No, she's getting ready also I would think
13[12:29am] * Varick nods, seemingly un-upset by his mother's lack of attendance
[12:29am] <14Varick> What if I have bad dreams?
00[12:29am] <04@Morgan> Your mother and I have made an agreement
[12:29am] <14Varick> what?
00[12:30am] <04@Morgan> She's going to be here until the end of summer... at the end of summer, you're going to be asked who you want to stay with. Do you understand?
[12:30am] <14Varick> But you're going away!
13[12:31am] * Varick 's worry can be physically felt by Morgan
00[12:31am] <04@Morgan> I know, for my honeymoon. What is your concern Varick?
[12:31am] <14Varick> what if she's mean again?
00[12:32am] <04@Morgan> You'll be with Mollys parents while we're away. And I'll be leaving instructions, so if she is mean, it will be dealt with
[12:33am] <14Varick> Do you still want me to stay with you?
00[12:33am] <04@Morgan> Of course. But it'll be up to you Varick
13[12:33am] * Varick nods
[12:35am] <14Varick> Will I still be your page boy?
00[12:35am] <04@Morgan> Of course
[12:35am] <14Varick> And carry the rings?
00[12:35am] <04@Morgan> definitely
13[12:36am] * Varick smiles
[12:36am] <14Varick> and wear a suit?
00[12:36am] <04@Morgan> I was thinking... a uniform like mine?
13[12:36am] * Varick nods... then grins
[12:36am] <14Varick> with wings?
00[12:37am] <04@Morgan> I seem to recall having this conversation before...
13[12:37am] * Varick shrugs with smile
[12:37am] <14Varick> dont ask, dont get.
00[12:37am] <04@Morgan> however... how about a panzerhand?
[12:38am] <14Varick> Too big. Am just a small boy.
13[12:39am] * @Morgan holds out the parcel
13[12:41am] * Varick comes to him and takes it. He unwraps it, ripping the paper Morgan has warned the others to preserve. He takes out the panzerhand
[12:41am] <14Varick> Wow! This is the best present ever!
13[12:43am] * Varick looks at it, and spots the inscription Morgan missed
13[12:43am] * @Morgan watches him
[12:44am] <14Varick> 'Freiarr von Koln and Innesbruck, Varick Karsten Eldreich - Page boy - June 27th 1670'
13[12:45am] * Varick grins
[12:45am] <14Varick> 's me!
00[12:45am] <04@Morgan> that is you
13[12:46am] * Varick puts it on, flexing and curling his fingers. It is a perfect fit. He comes over to Morgan, but stops at the last second as if unsure of Morgan's affection still
13[12:46am] * @Morgan crouches down to be at eye level
[12:47am] <14Varick> Thank you
00[12:48am] <04@Morgan> you're more than welcome Varick
13[12:48am] * @Morgan smiles at hm
13[12:48am] * Varick holds out his arms
13[12:48am] * @Morgan scoops the boy up, hugging him tightly
13[12:49am] * Varick clings tight to him as if afraid to let go
[12:50am] <14Varick> Will someone come for me if I have nightmares?
00[12:50am] <04@Morgan> I'll instruct the maids to pay close attention, and I'll come to you if I can
13[12:52am] * Varick holds on hard to him, almost painfully so
[12:54am] <14Varick> **the clock strikes six, and the maid returns*
00[12:54am] <04@Morgan> its time for your bath Varick
13[12:55am] * Varick squeezes him hard, kiissing Morgans crown liike Molly does his own
[12:55am] <14Varick> Can you tell her I love you both?
00[12:56am] <04@Morgan> of course I wll Varick
13[12:56am] * Varick lets go, takes off the panzerhand, gives it to Morgan, and goes off to the bathroom with the maid, chatting to her about it
13[12:57am] * @Morgan smiles as they leave, then heads to get ready for dinner