13[12:22am] * Molly , David, Martha, Varick, Inga and HeinzHarold stand in the diningroom chatting. Varick seems to be taking well to Molly's parents.
12[12:25am] * @Morgan finishes his coffee
13[12:27am] * Molly smoothes down the pale pink dress, a change from her riding out dress of the morning. Varick stands close to her, and she rests her hand affectionately on his toussled hair as he talks to Martha about something.
12[12:30am] * @Morgan pushes the cup away, standing up and approaching the others
13[12:30am] <04Molly> **The little group all smile at him.
13[12:33am] <04Molly> Are you ready, liebling?
12[12:33am] * @Morgan nods
[12:33am] <08@Morgan> I suppose I am
13[12:37am] * Molly smiles and nods. Varick continues to chatter to Martha, and walks out of the house between Molly's parents. Inga walks close beside HH, talking quietly. Molly brings up the rear. The sunny dappled lawn glows green, a slight heat haze at the surface. The day smells heavy somehow, the impending storm still on the cards.
12[12:38am] * @Morgan wanders along quietly
13[12:39am] * Molly changes pace to walk beside him
13[12:40am] <04Molly> I hope the guests don't get caught in the storm
12[12:40am] * @Morgan shrugs
[12:40am] <08@Morgan> they had the option of staying inside
13[12:40am] * Molly looks around at the little group, no-one else in sight
13[12:40am] <04Molly> This is nice though, relaxed, not on show
12[12:41am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:44am] <04Molly> How did the building situtatuion go with your father?
13[12:44am] * Molly looks in the direction of the little chapel as she speaks
[12:44am] <08@Morgan> well... he wasn't happy
13[12:44am] <04Molly> Oh dear, ar eyou in trouble, mein liebstes?
[12:45am] <08@Morgan> he claimed I'd made us a laughing stock
13[12:46am] * Molly frowns
13[12:46am] <04Molly> You didn't. You were magnificent
[12:46am] <08@Morgan> yes, well, he doesn't agree
13[12:46am] <04Molly> He wasn't there. I hope it has not hurt you?
12[12:47am] * @Morgan shrugs
13[12:52am] * Molly touches the back of his hand with hers
13[12:53am] <04Molly> You did right, liebling. They'll take the memory away with them, and use it for the good of Eisen. It takes great bravery to fight for something you believe in when you face doubters
12[12:53am] * @Morgan shrugs again
[12:53am] <08@Morgan> I did what was necessary
13[12:54am] * Molly nods
13[12:54am] <04Molly> Yes, you did
13[12:56am] * Molly smiles at him
13[12:57am] <04Molly> He'll get over his reaction no doubt
[12:57am] <08@Morgan> well, thats up to him. Frankly I think his reaction was moronic
13[12:58am] * Molly nods
13[12:58am] <04Molly> I agree
13[1:00am] <04Molly> Perhaps it was wise for you and he to spend the afternoon apart?
[1:01am] <08@Morgan> perhaps
13[1:02am] <04Molly> I don't think he was very keen on the rehersal anyway
[1:02am] <08@Morgan> thats his problem... I told him he was being too strict, incidentally
13[1:04am] <04Molly> Oh? About what?
[1:05am] <08@Morgan> our bing alone
13[1:05am] * Molly smiles
13[1:05am] <04Molly> I'm sure that went down like a rock off a cliff
[1:06am] <08@Morgan> he wasn't best pleased...
13[1:06am] * Molly sighs
13[1:07am] <04Molly> I doubt you expected it to make any difference
[1:07am] <08@Morgan> no, I didn't... but it worked all the same
13[1:08am] * Molly 's eyes go wide, and she bites her lip. She speaks quieter
13[1:08am] <04Molly> What did he say?!
[1:08am] <08@Morgan> when we're not expected to be present, we have more freedom, really
13[1:09am] <04Molly> Supervised and chaperoned?
12[1:09am] * @Morgan shakes his head slightly
13[1:10am] <04Molly> Oh my!
13[1:10am] * Molly grins
13[1:12am] <04Molly> There must be some limits though?
[1:13am] <08@Morgan> be gone before setting up for breakfast
13[1:13am] * Molly giggles
13[1:13am] <04Molly> You can stay the night?
[1:13am] <08@Morgan> apparently so
13[1:14am] * Molly looks at him, smiling broadly
13[1:14am] <04Molly> So, do you want to?
[1:14am] <08@Morgan> oh I expect I could be persuaded
13[1:15am] * Molly pretends to be offended
13[1:15am] <04Molly> Persuaded?! I rather thought you'd be battering my door down!
[1:15am] <08@Morgan> are you mad? Those doors are expensive to replace
13[1:17am] * Molly looks at him, leaning in slightly with a cheeky smile
13[1:17am] <04Molly> I'd make it worth every mark
[1:17am] <08@Morgan> I've no doubt
13[1:18am] <04Molly> but you'll come if you can?
12[1:18am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:19am] * Molly smiles
13[1:19am] <04Molly> I'm glad. We only have two more nights til no-one may keep us apart
12[1:20am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:20am] * Molly smiles
13[1:20am] <04Molly> A very clever way of avoiding sleeping on my sheets that are now on your bed, liebling
[1:21am] <08@Morgan> I merely pointed out that the priest thought it was too strict
13[1:22am] <04Molly> I am surprised he was swayed, he's always seemed so...
[1:23am] <08@Morgan> obstinate
13[1:24am] * Molly giggles
13[1:24am] <04Molly> Prudish
13[1:27am] <04Molly> *The others go into the chapel ahead of them*
13[1:31am] <04Molly> Perhaps I was wrong?
[1:31am] <08@Morgan> about my father? no
13[1:32am] * Molly nods
13[1:32am] <04Molly> Shall we go in?
12[1:32am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:34am] * Molly goes into the chapel, which is cooler, dim. The others are stood at the front waiting
12[1:34am] * @Morgan wanders in quietly
13[1:35am] * Molly follows him, heading to the front. The priest is stood talking to David. He smiles at Morgan, bowing slightly

13[1:35am] <04Priest> Good afternoon veisgraf
13[1:36am] <04Priest> **Molly goes to talk to inga and hh*
[1:36am] <08@Morgan> father...
13[1:38am] <04Priest> Are you happy for me to call everyone by their first names, it makes things much easier
12[1:38am] * @Morgan nods
[1:38am] <08@Morgan> come the ceremony, say my lord and everyone will stand up
13[1:39am] * Priest smiles
13[1:39am] <04Priest> This is the grandest ceremony I've performed
[1:40am] <08@Morgan> oh?
13[1:41am] <04Priest> Your christening was quite lavish, of course, but not quite so many nobles. And I was a much younger man then.
[1:44am] <08@Morgan> I wouldn't worry about it, father... they're not here to watch you
13[1:45am] <04Priest> No, that burden is all yours
13[1:45am] * Priest laughs
12[1:46am] * @Morgan nods
[1:46am] <08@Morgan> apparently so
13[1:46am] * Priest smiles
13[1:47am] <04Priest> Right, shall we start from the top?
[1:48am] <08@Morgan> I suppose its as good a place as any13[1:49am] * Priest nods. The light flickers behind the stained glass, casting blue, red and green sparkles over the granite floor by the altar
13[1:50am] <04Priest> Molly, David, Inga, if you take Varick with you to the back of the chapel by the doors... Morgan, HeinzHarold, follow me.
13[1:50am] <04Priest> **they do as they're told, disappearing into the entrance hall
12[1:51am] * @Morgan follows the priest
13[1:52am] * Priest takes them to the right hand side. He positions Morgan closest to the aisle, HH next to him. ((HH can do what you want him to))
13[1:53am] * Priest looks to Martha.
13[1:53am] <04Priest> Now Martha, if you can sit on the left, in the front row, you'll be looking after Varick primarily.
13[1:53am] <04Priest> *she nods, and does so*
13[1:54am] * Priest looks at the three of them.
13[1:55am] <04Priest> That's perfect. Now, the music will start once all the guests are here and I've been alerted that Molly and the others are ready.
13[1:55am] * Priest speaks louder.
13[1:56am] <04Priest> Varick, you walk slowly down the aisle, you'll be carrying the rings on a pillow... *varick emerges, carrying the pillow, without the rings. He looks very small walking down on his own, his face is solemn and full of concentration. He looks at Morgan*
12[2:00am] * @Morgan smiles at the boy
13[2:00am] <04Priest> *he smiles back*
13[2:01am] <04Priest> Now, you'll come and sit nicely with Martha. Hold on to the pillow, we'll need you again.
13[2:01am] * Priest nods to Morgan as Varick behaves impeccibly, following the instructions exactly.
13[2:02am] <04Priest> Now Inga, once Varick gets to the end of the aisle, you'll follow, scattering the petals. *she does so, walking almost regally, graceful. She looks at HH as she walks*
12[2:05am] * @Morgan nudges HH
[2:05am] <08@Morgan> I think you're trapped
[2:06am] <08@Morgan> *HH grins quickly*
13[2:07am] <04Priest> *she smiles demurely as she goes to stand on the left.*
13[2:07am] * Priest nods.
13[2:08am] <04Priest> Now David, stand on Molly's left, and lead her down the aisle. Molly, try to make sure you focus on the front and don't get distracted by the people looking at you.
[2:09am] <08@Morgan> gawkers, we call them
13[2:10am] <04Priest> **David leads his daughter out of the concealed hallway. He looks very proud with her arm in his. She has clipped to her hair a very fine piece of organza, sheer enough to be a makeshift veil over her face. She walks tall, calmly, gliding almost. Their progress is a perfect speed.
13[2:13am] <04Priest> Very good. Now David, lead her to Morgan's side, but you stay with her on her left.
13[2:15am] <04Priest> **He does so. Molly stands inbetween her father and future husband. She looks up at Morgan, though the veil hides the expression in her eyes.
13[2:15am] * Priest smiles
13[2:17am] <04Priest> I'll make a little speech here... welcoming the guests, solemnity of marriage, and so on. Then I'll say 'who brings this woman to be wed?' David, you'll lift Molly's veil... *he does so. Molly smiles softly at the father she was so badly estranged from.* And then place her left hand in Morgan's.
13[2:18am] <04Priest> *david takes Morgan's hand and Molly's, putting them together. As he looks at Morgan, Morgan can see the slight sheen of emotion in his future father in laws eyes*
12[2:19am] * @Morgan smiles faintly
13[2:19am] <04Priest> Then you can sit down with your wife David, your work is done. *David sits, looking a little relieved*
13[2:20am] <04Priest> *Molly looks up at Morgan with a smile*
13[2:21am] <04Priest> Then I'll talk again, asking if anyone knows of any lawful impediment why you shouldnt wed. _Hopefully_ there'll be complete silence.
12[2:22am] * @Morgan frowns briefly
13[2:23am] <04Priest> Just a formality Morgan, by law it has to be said
13[2:25am] <04Priest> *Molly squeezes his hand with a reassuring smile*
12[2:25am] * @Morgan nods briefly
13[2:27am] <04Priest> Then I'll say 'You come here before Theus and this congregation to make a solemn to promise. *he looks to Morgan* repeat after me... I, Morgan Adalbrecht Koertig, take thee, Molly Isabella Forrester, to be my lawfully wedded wife....
[2:27am] <08@Morgan> now?
13[2:28am] <04Priest> Yes, now
12[2:28am] * @Morgan frowns
13[2:30am] <04Priest> It isn't until the officially pronouncement I make at the end that it becomes set in stone
13[2:30am] <04Priest> *Varick fidgets slightly*
[2:31am] <08@Morgan> I, Morgan Adalbrecht Koertig, take thee, Molly Isabella Forrester, to be my lawfully wedded wife...
13[2:31am] <04Priest> *Molly bites her lip, smiling*
13[2:33am] <04Priest> And Molly, repeat after me... I, Molly Isabella Forrester, take thee, Morgan Adalbrecht Koertig, to be my lawfully wedded husband...
13[2:34am] <04Priest> *she looks at Morgan solemnly* I, Molly Isabella Forrester, take thee, Morgan *she pauses slightly, breaking into a grin* Adalbrecht Koertig, to be my lawfully wedded husband
13[2:35am] * Priest smiles, looking slightly puzzled at mollys amusement, but doesnt mention it
13[2:36am] <04Priest> Morgan and Molly, you come here voluntarily with hearts prepared, to receive each other in marriage?
13[2:36am] <04Priest> You say yes to that
13[2:36am] <04Priest> *molly nods* yes
12[2:36am] * @Morgan nods
[2:36am] <08@Morgan> yes
13[2:36am] <04Priest> Will you love each other, respect, and be loyal to one another until death separates you?
13[2:37am] <04Priest> *molly smiles, looking at Morgan* yes
[2:38am] <08@Morgan> yes
13[2:38am] <04Priest> Morgan and Molly, are you ready to fulfil your obligation to raise your children as Objectionist parents should?
13[2:39am] <04Priest> *molly looks surprised*
13[2:40am] <04Priest> 11•12Morgan11• Ummm, yes?
13[2:40am] <04Priest> ((((ffs)))
13[2:40am] <04Priest> Molly: Ummm, yes?
[2:40am] <08@Morgan> I can see that causing some issues...
13[2:40am] * Priest looks at the two of them
13[2:43am] <04Priest> It has been standard in the objectionist wedding vows for about 4 years, I'm surprised you didn't *he pauses slightly awkwardly* know of it
12[2:46am] * @Morgan looks at the priest
[2:46am] <08@Morgan> I think... that standard does not describe the situation...
13[2:47am] <04Priest> What issues are there?
[2:49am] <08@Morgan> I dontr see why it needs to be mentioned
13[2:49am] <04Priest> *Molly briefly looks to her parents, who both look a little confused*
13[2:50am] <04Priest> It is part of the ceremony... I don't make the rules.
13[2:52am] <04Priest> Molly: *she looks to Morgan* Also, I've never been baptised as Objectionist. The church of Avalon does not believe itself part of the Objectionist movement, viewing the Queen as our head of church.
13[2:54am] * Priest looks at her, quite surprised, but also impressed
13[2:55am] <04Priest> Whereas under Objectionist beliefs, each man and woman answers to Theus directly, with the church as their guides only.
13[2:56am] <04Priest> Molly: *she nods* So in many ways, I am more baptised in vaticine theory than Objectionist... *she looks to Morgan, questioningly* What do we do?
[2:56am] <08@Morgan> well, now, if we look to our past... go to war
13[2:58am] <04Priest> Molly: *she smiles slightly at him*
13[2:59am] <04Priest> shall we continue the process, and give some thought to the way forward on this point afterwards?
12[2:59am] * @Morgan nods slightly
13[3:01am] <04Priest> Morgan, you repeat again. I take you Molly, to be my wife. I promise to be loyal to you in good and bad days, in health and illness, to love and respect, until death separates us.
[3:02am] <08@Morgan> I take you Molly, to be my wife. I promise to be loyal to you in good and bad days, in health and illness, to love and respect, until death separates us.
13[3:03am] <04Priest> And Molly, does the same.
13[3:03am] <04Priest> Molly: I take you, Morgan, to be my husband. I promise to be loyal to you in good and bad days, in health and illness, to love and respect, until death separates us.
13[3:03am] <04Priest> *she smiles at Morgan*
13[3:03am] <04Priest> And then you'll add what you wish to say there, Molly.
13[3:04am] * Priest nods to Varick
13[3:04am] <04Priest> Up you come Varick. stand here, facing them.
13[3:04am] <04Priest> *he does so*
13[3:06am] <04Priest> I'll say about it being tradition to give and receive rings. Morgan, you take hers first, and repeat after me. I give you this ring as a symbol of my love, now and forever. Molly will then do the same. That's very straight forward. varick, you can then sit down, your job is done, and very well at that
13[3:07am] <04Priest> Then I will say about it being officially pronounced, and that you may now kiss the bride. *he smiles at Morgan* give that a try
12[3:07am] * @Morgan smirks slightly before leaning towards molly
13[3:08am] * Priest smiles, looking adoringly up at him
13[3:08am] <04Priest> ((Molly*))
13[3:14am] <04Priest> Molly: *she speaks quietly* aye, give it a try
12[3:14am] * @Morgan leans in closer
[3:15am] <08@Morgan> kind of requires your participation...
13[3:15am] <04Priest> Molly: *she rises up, pressing her lips quite chastely to his*
13[3:15am] <04Priest> Molly: *she rises up, pressing her lips quite chastely to his*
12[3:16am] * @Morgan chuckles slightly, pressing his to hers
13[3:17am] <04Priest> *she tilts her head, soft lips parting beneath his*
12[3:17am] * @Morgan runs his tongue quickly across her lip
13[3:18am] <04Priest> *she touches the tip of her own to his, and her arms slip round his waist*
12[3:22am] * @Morgan places a hand on the side of her face, kissing her a little deeper
13[3:23am] <04Priest> **Her hands tighten reflexively at his waist, her tongue stroking the underside of his. There is a noise from behind them, a small, voice*
13[3:24am] <04Priest> V: Ugh grown ups are disgusting!
12[3:24am] * @Morgan pulls away as he starts to giggle
13[3:25am] <04Priest> **molly starts to laugh, dimples clearly obvious. She looks at Morgan whilst licking her lower lip then biting it*
13[3:27am] <04Priest> V: *he starts to giggle too*
13[3:28am] <04Priest> *Molly briefly lets go of Morgan, and turns to Varick* You aren't supposed to say it, Mauschen. You can think it, and close your eyes if you want, but if you just stay quiet and say nothing, I'll make sure you get the biggest piece of wedding cake, ok?
13[3:29am] <04Priest> V: *he nods, grinning* Ok Molly, do it again and I'll show you I can be good for cake.
[3:29am] 12[3:29am] 11ERROR 12> 421: Unknown command:11 ME,
13[3:29am] * Priest , inga and hh and the forresters all laugh
13[3:30am] <04Priest> **Molly turns back to Morgan, and speaks quietly* Once more?
[3:32am] <08@Morgan> I think we'll manage...
13[3:33am] <04Priest> Mol: Manage to do it again, or manage without anymore practise?
[3:34am] <08@Morgan> without more...
13[3:34am] <04Priest> *she nods*
13[3:35am] * Priest smiles
13[3:35am] <04Priest> That's it... once you do that, you then head back down the aisle, and everyone follows you. Then you're having lunch I believe? *he looks at Morgan*
[3:36am] <08@Morgan> apparently so
13[3:36am] * Priest nods
13[3:36am] <04Priest> Now, did you want to discuss the objection raising of children in private, and send word to me?
12[3:37am] * @Morgan looks at Molly
13[3:38am] <04Priest> *Molly looks back* It might be an idea, yes
12[3:38am] * @Morgan nods
13[3:39am] <04Priest> **The light coming through the window seems to darken**
13[3:45am] * Priest looks up
13[3:45am] <04Priest> I'd head indoors if I were you. Let me know when you've come to a decision.
12[3:45am] * @Morgan nods
[3:45am] <08@Morgan> thank you father
13[3:46am] * Priest nods
13[3:47am] <04Priest> **the others make their way to the door, and Molly follows with Varick
12[3:48am] * @Morgan wanders after them