13[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[3:50am] <04Priest> **Outside, the sky is heavy, bruised looking, ominous. They walk briskly towards the house, but a huge flash followed by a deep rumble lead to a massive deluge from the skies, soaking them all
08[3:51am] [3:51am] Priest (~ident@host86-160-174-40.range86-160.btcentralplus.com) is now known as Molly
13[3:52am] * Molly shields Varick as best she can, little concern for her own wetness
[3:52am] <08@Morgan> I guess the old man was right
13[3:53am] <04Molly> *david nods, shoving the doors open hard to get them all inside* it looks that way
13[3:55am] <04Molly> *several servants wait inside to help those caught in the storm. varick is swept off to the nursery, hh and inga go off, as do david and martha. Molly looks a little on the pale side.
13[3:55am] <04Molly> will you walk up with me?
[3:55am] <08@Morgan> of course
13[3:55am] * Molly starts up the stairs
13[3:56am] <04Molly> I haven't been caught in the rain that badly for a while
12[3:56am] * @Morgan walks beside her
[3:56am] <08@Morgan> no... and I remember how ill you became last time
13[3:57am] <04Molly> I'll be better if I can get undressed
12[3:57am] * @Morgan nods
13[3:57am] * Molly heads through the empty corridor towards her room
13[3:58am] <04Molly> We ought to discuss the objectionist situation
[3:58am] <08@Morgan> aye, we should
[3:58am] <08@Morgan> once you're redressed
13[3:59am] * Molly smiles. Even soaked, she looks pretty, though the makeshift veil over her hair looks a little bedraggled
13[3:59am] <04Molly> I vote for _whilst_ I'm redressing
[4:00am] <08@Morgan> best not
13[4:00am] <04Molly> why not?
[4:00am] <08@Morgan> you know why not
13[4:01am] <04Molly> Did you not say we could be alone if we were not expected to be elsewhere? The guests are at best hightailing it back, and will be at least an hour in their own drying out...
13[4:02am] * Molly looks to him solemnly
13[4:02am] <04Molly> But I'll understand if you insist
[4:02am] <08@Morgan> if we're discovered, all hell would break loose and you know it
13[4:03am] <04Molly> I honestly can not see that situation arising, and on the slight chance it did, we have been instructed to discuss something as private and important as the future faith and spiritual upbringing of our children.
[4:04am] <08@Morgan> fine, fine
13[4:05am] * Molly watches him
13[4:07am] <04Molly> No, you're right. I'm sorry, liebling. My enthusiasm to be able to talk freely and unwatched has made me incautious. Perhaps after we have both redressed we could meet somewhere less... intimate?
[4:07am] <08@Morgan> the location is not the issue... your state of dress is
13[4:08am] <04Molly> Then you'll perhaps return here once I am properly attired?
12[4:08am] * @Morgan nods
13[4:09am] * Molly smiles
13[4:09am] <04Molly> I'll not be long. You ought to dry yourself also... you're too much of a temptation otherwise
12[4:09am] * @Morgan nods
[4:09am] <08@Morgan> I will do
13[4:10am] * Molly nods, disappearing into her room
12[4:10am] * @Morgan heads for his own chambers
13[4:11am] <04Molly> **about ten minutes have passed
13[4:12am] * Molly is just pouring tea into cups, dressed and dry
12[4:13am] * @Morgan knocks on the door
13[4:13am] * Molly calls him to enter
12[4:14am] * @Morgan wanders in, closing the door behind him
13[4:14am] * Molly smiles, wearing her familiar cornflower blue dress. She picks up her cup, sitting on the couch. Her shoes are on the floor beside it, she is barefoot
13[4:14am] <04Molly> welcome back
[4:15am] <08@Morgan> how're you feeling?
13[4:16am] <04Molly> Surprisingly good... *she frowns slightly* I started to get the coughing sensation, then all of the sudden my chest got tingly and warm, and it disappeared. I feel no different than usual.
12[4:17am] * @Morgan nods
[4:17am] <08@Morgan> might be worth keepiong that to yourself
13[4:17am] <04Molly> Truly, I am begining to think that this... effect... is not going to go away
13[4:17am] * Molly gesture to his cup
13[4:17am] <04Molly> Tea?
[4:18am] <08@Morgan> please
13[4:18am] * Molly stands, pouring, then hands it to him
12[4:19am] * @Morgan takes it, thanking her
13[4:19am] <04Molly> Have a seat, liebling
12[4:19am] * @Morgan sits down
13[4:19am] * Molly sits close beside him, angled enough to be able to make eye contact.
13[4:20am] <04Molly> I don't think the priest will exclude it from the service
12[4:20am] * @Morgan scowls
13[4:21am] <04Molly> Why do you object so greatly?
[4:21am] <08@Morgan> Because its noones business but ours
13[4:21am] <04Molly> It is something we have not discussed...
[4:22am] <08@Morgan> I know
13[4:22am] <04Molly> What do you think?
[4:23am] <08@Morgan> I think its an outdated question
13[4:23am] <04Molly> You will not want our children *she smiles* baptised?
12[4:24am] * @Morgan frowns
[4:24am] <08@Morgan> I can see I'm going to have trouble here
13[4:24am] * Molly watches him
13[4:25am] <04Molly> I simply did not give it any thought til now. As it is, I'm surprised no objection has been made to my own lack of baptism
[4:26am] <08@Morgan> well... I doubt Varick has been baptised as Objectionist, but it makes no difference to anyone here...
13[4:27am] <04Molly> Varick is not marrying into an objectionist family, nor hoping to produce heirs for that family
[4:28am] <08@Morgan> thats not the point
12[4:28am] * @Morgan tilts his head
[4:28am] <08@Morgan> I wonder if my mother has been baptised
13[4:28am] * Molly smiles
13[4:29am] <04Molly> Of course, why did I not think of it?! That would be a wise question to ask.
12[4:29am] * @Morgan nods
13[4:30am] <04Molly> Though it does not tackle the awkward problem of whether we are willing to make that vow, and how on Theah we will get around it
13[4:30am] * Molly sips her tea
[4:31am] <08@Morgan> no, it doesn't... yet
13[4:31am] <04Molly> yet?
[4:32am] <08@Morgan> it might give me an idea yet
13[4:33am] <04Molly> Intriguing...
13[4:33am] * Molly watches him intently

13[11:27pm] <04Molly> you would prefer not to share?
12[11:27pm] * @Morgan sips the tea
[11:27pm] <08@Morgan> I dont know... I might just demand to leave it out
13[11:29pm] * Molly subconciously mirrors him, bringing her cup to her lips
13[11:29pm] <04Molly> And if they can't?
[11:29pm] <08@Morgan> cant?
13[11:30pm] <04Molly> It is part of the standard ceremony...
13[11:30pm] * Molly looks troubled
12[11:30pm] * @Morgan shrugs
13[11:31pm] * Molly sighs softly
13[11:31pm] <04Molly> The issue of faith is so complicated
[11:32pm] <08@Morgan> its not complicated. Its stupid
13[11:32pm] <04Molly> faith in general?
[11:32pm] <08@Morgan> the politics of it
13[11:32pm] * Molly nods
13[11:33pm] <04Molly> And those politics are probably much more troublesome here than in other nations
[11:33pm] <08@Morgan> more than likely
13[11:35pm] <04Molly> In Avalon, there's no choice. You're baptised, you attend church, lest the suspicion of the crown falls upon you. No-one wants to face the consequences of not attending
[11:37pm] <08@Morgan> you've no choice here either... you're forced into a religion that is ruled by political idiocy and expected to die for it if needs be
13[11:39pm] * Molly watches him closely
13[11:40pm] <04Molly> The two opposing churches clearly have no intention of making it easy. If parents are coerced into committing their unborn children to one church or another, many would consider that the battle for Eisen is not truly over
12[11:41pm] * @Morgan nods
13[11:42pm] * Molly nurses her cup
13[11:42pm] <04Molly> Surely the absence of such a vow will be noticed.
[11:43pm] <08@Morgan> undoubtedly
13[11:45pm] <04Molly> So our hands are tied, are they not?
12[11:45pm] * @Morgan frowns
12[11:49pm] * @Morgan leans back
[11:49pm] <08@Morgan> if I asked you to be baptised, would you be willing?
13[11:50pm] * Molly bites her lower lip, looking at him, though her gaze is slightly downcast
13[11:51pm] <04Molly> If that was your request, I would do it...
[11:51pm] <08@Morgan> and to raise our children... our many children, if I recall, as objectionist?
13[11:52pm] * Molly nods compliantly
13[11:52pm] <04Molly> If you truly wish it of me
[11:52pm] <08@Morgan> but what do you _want_?
13[11:54pm] <04Molly> I want to know enough to be sure I can make that promise in good faith
[11:54pm] <08@Morgan> I dont understand
13[11:55pm] * Molly smiles softly
13[11:56pm] <04Molly> I know very little about the objectionist stance, barring what I said to the priest. It would be wrong to swear that my faith fits this church's philosophies without knowing that they are
12[11:57pm] * @Morgan nods, sipping his tea
13[11:58pm] <04Molly> I'll go to the library before dinner, and read what I can. But truly, do you wish me to be baptised Objectionist?
13[11:58pm] * Molly watches him
[11:59pm] <08@Morgan> its difficult... I dont even know if _my_ faith fits the objectionist stance any longer
Session Time: Fri May 13 00:00:00 2011
13[12:00am] <04Molly> Until a few months ago, I wasn't sure that my religion was even vaguely Theus based...
12[12:00am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:03am] <04Molly> Although I believe what I learnt as a child now, I am a little afraid of making a solemn vow of that faith
[12:04am] <08@Morgan> I should probably read up on it myself
13[12:06am] <04Molly> You have forgotten alot of it?
[12:06am] <08@Morgan> I forced it from my mind
13[12:07am] * Molly nods solemnly
13[12:07am] <04Molly> I'm not sure I'd _need_ to be baptised...
[12:10am] <08@Morgan> no?
13[12:10am] <04Molly> I'd like to know why you'd want me to
[12:10am] <08@Morgan> because part of me wants to share everything, faith included...
[12:11am] <08@Morgan> but its difficult to know, since He and I haven't been speaking much
13[12:11am] * Molly nods
13[12:11am] <04Molly> I can understand that. Perhaps now is a good time to start afresh?
[12:12am] <08@Morgan> possibly... but I rather think it'd be easier on my own terms
13[12:12am] * Molly nods
13[12:12am] <04Molly> You know I'll give you any aid I can
12[12:12am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:13am] <04Molly> I think perhaps you are right though. We should enter into this together, religiously as well. After all, our children will have to be baptised somewhere...
13[12:13am] * Molly smiles softly
12[12:14am] * @Morgan frowns slightly
[12:14am] <08@Morgan> you know... there used to be a minister, he came here and demanded all baptisms be done in natural areas of water...
13[12:14am] * Molly tilts her head
13[12:15am] <04Molly> Really?
12[12:15am] * @Morgan nods
[12:15am] <08@Morgan> everyone thought he was a little eccentric, meaning puddles or some such, to start with
13[12:16am] * Molly , always interested in a good story, is clearly hooked, eyes wide as she leans forward.
13[12:16am] <04Molly> Go on...
[12:16am] <08@Morgan> but then it dawned on people what natural area of water he meant
13[12:17am] * Molly looks shocked
13[12:17am] <04Molly> In the Sudlache?!
12[12:17am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:17am] <04Molly> Did anyone ever do it?
[12:19am] <08@Morgan> no... he waded out into the waters to prove it was safe, fell over and disappeared for a few minutes. When he came back up he was gibbering, like he'd seen some horror.
[12:19am] <08@Morgan> My point is everyone here knew it was a bad idea... and that the church isn't necessarily right
13[12:19am] * Molly giggles
13[12:20am] <04Molly> I thought for a moment you were suggesting baptising _me_ in the sudlache
[12:20am] <08@Morgan> no, since I'm not an idiot
13[12:20am] * Molly pouts playfully
13[12:20am] <04Molly> I know that!
12[12:24am] * @Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his tea
13[12:24am] * Molly looks solemn
13[12:26am] <04Molly> I would never _not_ baptise a child... The church may be wrong in many things, but I believe whole-heartedly in that
12[12:27am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:28am] * Molly 's eyes become filled with thought, though she is silent for a few seconds
12[12:36am] * @Morgan watches her
13[12:41am] * Molly looks at him
13[12:42am] <04Molly> Do we need to have some grand ceremony for the baptism, or could it just be us?
[12:42am] <08@Morgan> I dont know... we'd need to speak to the minister... and probably my father
13[12:42am] * Molly nods
13[12:43am] <04Molly> But we'll want to read up first?
[12:43am] <08@Morgan> aye
13[12:43am] * Molly smiles
13[12:43am] <04Molly> Why is nothing ever simple with us?
[12:44am] <08@Morgan> because... because I'm not a normal man
13[12:52am] <04Molly> You are too special to be normal
13[12:52am] * Molly smiles affectionately, taking his hand in hers
12[12:53am] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
13[12:55am] <04Molly> I'd not trade you for a 'normal' man
[12:56am] <08@Morgan> you might decide otherwise if this is as typically difficult as usual
13[12:56am] * Molly shakes her head
13[12:57am] <04Molly> I'm devoted to you, utterly, come what may
12[1:01am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:02am] <04Molly> We do seem to have stumbling blocks placed before us... especially when it comes to Varick's bad timing!
12[1:03am] * @Morgan nods
[1:03am] <08@Morgan> I'll speak with him about it
13[1:07am] * Molly shakes her head
13[1:08am] <04Molly> He wouldn't understand, liebling. We have laughed in the past when he has made such comments about grown-ups and kissing. It was just awkward when I was enjoying it so much
12[1:09am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:11am] <04Molly> The promise of cake will help. However, if he does stay with us after the summer, I think we'll need to become accustomed to such interruptions
13[1:11am] * Molly sips her tea
[1:12am] <08@Morgan> its not the interruption, as such... its simply the ceremony
13[1:17am] <04Molly> I don't understand?
[1:18am] <08@Morgan> the ceremony needs to go without a hitch, including his distaste for grown up activities
13[1:20am] * Molly nods
13[1:20am] <04Molly> I'm sure it will
13[1:24am] <04Molly> I feel more at ease now that we have practised it all
12[1:24am] * @Morgan nods
[1:24am] <08@Morgan> I'm still not sure we needed to practice the vows though
13[1:25am] <04Molly> Why did it trouble you?
13[1:25am] * Molly strokes his hand idly
[1:31am] <08@Morgan> because they should be reserved for the day itself
13[1:34am] * Molly nods
13[1:34am] <04Molly> I agree
13[1:38am] * Molly looks at him
13[1:38am] <04Molly> I would have happily had our wedding as quiet and intimate as that
12[1:38am] * @Morgan nods
[1:41am] <08@Morgan> sadly its not really a viable option
13[1:41am] <04Molly> **the rain continues to beat against the window. She breathes very deeply, expanding her chest, which is as puzzling as it is distracting
13[1:43am] <04Molly> No, but it'll be over soon, forty five hours at most
12[1:43am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:43am] * Molly does it again
13[1:44am] <04Molly> I heard the horses all return whilst you were redressing
12[1:45am] * @Morgan sighs
[1:45am] <08@Morgan> I suppose I should make myself available then
13[1:46am] <04Molly> You will wish to speak with your mother?
[1:47am] <08@Morgan> perhaps your speaking to her about it would be a better idea?
13[1:47am] * Molly nods
13[1:48am] <04Molly> If you wish it, liebling. I must also go down to the library though
12[1:48am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:49am] <04Molly> Would you like me to send any useful book to your room for you to read tonight... or should I bring it here?
13[1:49am] * Molly sips her tea
[1:49am] <08@Morgan> bring it here
13[1:50am] * Molly nods
13[1:50am] <04Molly> I believe we're having an evening of music after dinner
[1:50am] <08@Morgan> oh really?
13[1:52am] <04Molly> Your father mentioned those of us who are musically inclined should provide some entertainment for our guests
12[1:52am] * @Morgan frowns
[1:52am] <08@Morgan> no doubt he'll add the caveat that sea shantys and guitars would make us look foolish
13[1:53am] * Molly giggles
13[1:54am] <04Molly> You never did teach me the lyrics... you said some were too rude to be told in public... something related to being Innish, I believe
12[1:54am] * @Morgan shrugs
[1:54am] <08@Morgan> I cant recall
13[1:56am] * Molly smiles
13[1:56am] <04Molly> I wish you were permitted to play though
[1:57am] <08@Morgan> its hard to play without some form of accompaniment, like back in Malwys' tavern
13[1:58am] <04Molly> I don't understand
[1:58am] <08@Morgan> you need noise to play them, background noise, some sort of percussion, other instruments... its the sort of music best suited to a tavern
13[1:59am] <04Molly> Soon, we might go to one?
[1:59am] <08@Morgan> perhaps
13[2:00am] * Molly smiles
13[2:00am] <04Molly> I'd love to hear you sing again
[2:02am] <08@Morgan> once we're aboard the rose, you'll be sick of it
13[2:02am] <04Molly> Would you get bored of hearing me sing?
[2:03am] <08@Morgan> no, but I doubt you'd be singing old sea shanties
[2:03am] <08@Morgan> dont tell anyone, but Avalonian sailors songs are a lot more entertaining than Eisen ones
13[2:03am] * Molly giggles
13[2:04am] <04Molly> Maybe avalonians in general are more entertaining
13[2:04am] * Molly grins, clearly playing him
[2:06am] <08@Morgan> thats entirely possible....
13[2:07am] <04Molly> Certainly a part of you must think so to be wedding me
[2:08am] <08@Morgan> ah, its you I find entertaining, not your nationality
13[2:08am] <04Molly> But I wouldnt be entertaining in the same way were I not avalonian
13[2:10am] * Molly smiles
[2:10am] <08@Morgan> good point
13[2:11am] <04Molly> Are they ruder, the avalonian songs?
12[2:12am] * @Morgan nods slightly
[2:12am] <08@Morgan> some of them
13[2:12am] <04Molly> I think maybe Avalonians are naturally less... reserved
12[2:13am] * @Morgan nods
[2:13am] <08@Morgan> its because you're not constantly picking fights with yourselves
13[2:14am] <04Molly> We're lovers, not fighters?
[2:15am] <08@Morgan> something like that
13[2:15am] * Molly smiles
13[2:15am] <04Molly> What does that make you?
[2:16am] <08@Morgan> ah, well, I can pick a fight with myself, then point out the inherant sadness of it
13[2:16am] * Molly nods
13[2:16am] <04Molly> Is that a useful skill to have?
[2:17am] <08@Morgan> no
13[2:18am] * Molly laughs
13[2:18am] <04Molly> It is fortunate then that you have so many _useful_ skills
12[2:19am] * @Morgan frowns suddenly
[2:19am] <08@Morgan> what sword am I supposed to take to the church?
13[2:19am] * Molly looks surprised
13[2:20am] <04Molly> You're supposed to take a sword?
[2:20am] <08@Morgan> its part of my uniform
13[2:20am] * Molly nods
13[2:21am] <04Molly> There must be some in the vault?
[2:21am] <08@Morgan> oh, more than likely, but...
13[2:22am] <04Molly> But what, my love?
[2:22am] <08@Morgan> well... I trained at a military school with a specific sword, so I would imagine that'd be the one...
13[2:23am] <04Molly> That makes a good deal of sense.
[2:24am] <08@Morgan> that would make things awkward
13[2:24am] <04Molly> Why, liebling?
[2:24am] <08@Morgan> because its bigger than I am
13[2:24am] * Molly smiles
13[2:25am] <04Molly> Much as I wish you to be happy on our special day, I'm not sure that would be practical
[2:25am] <08@Morgan> quite
13[2:26am] <04Molly> And I am a practical girl...
13[2:26am] * Molly giggles
13[2:28am] <04Molly> A smaller sword may be better
[2:29am] <08@Morgan> indeed
13[2:30am] * Molly nudges him playfully
13[2:30am] <04Molly> Not in every circumstance mind you
12[2:30am] * @Morgan blushes
13[2:30am] * Molly leans in and whispers
13[2:31am] <04Molly> You're perfect... and very appealing when you blush
12[2:33am] * @Morgan blushes brighter
13[2:35am] <04Molly> I'm sorry to make you uncomfortable
[2:35am] <08@Morgan> its ok blossom
13[2:36am] <04Molly> What will you do whilst I speak to your mother and go to the library?
12[2:36am] * @Morgan shrugs
[2:36am] <08@Morgan> I dont know... I might speak with my father about it
13[2:37am] * Molly nods
13[2:37am] <04Molly> Do you ever wish we could just decide, for us, either way?
12[2:38am] * @Morgan nods
13[2:38am] <04Molly> Is nobility always like this?
[2:39am] <08@Morgan> pretty mcuh, yes
13[2:40am] * Molly nods
13[2:40am] <04Molly> You take the rough with the smooth...
13[2:43am] * Molly takes a deep breath
13[2:43am] <04Molly> Well, we should probably go about our duties
12[2:43am] * @Morgan nods
[2:43am] <08@Morgan> I think so
13[2:44am] * Molly squeezes his hand, and stands up
13[2:45am] <04Molly> I've enjoyed this
12[2:45am] * @Morgan finishes his tea and stands
[2:45am] <08@Morgan> as have I
13[2:47am] * Molly leads him to the door, eyes carefully on the carpet in front of her
13[2:47am] <04Molly> I'll see you at dinner
[2:47am] <08@Morgan> aye blossom
13[2:48am] * Molly opens the door, clearly trying not to meet his eyes
13[2:48am] <04Molly> Take care of you for me
[2:48am] <08@Morgan> whats the problem here?
13[2:49am] * Molly speaks quietly
13[2:49am] <04Molly> I'm trying to be good
12[2:52am] * @Morgan nods
13[2:53am] <04Molly> If I see you, I'm going to have to kiss you, and we're too busy for such pleasant distractions
[2:53am] <08@Morgan> its too risky anyhow
13[2:53am] * Molly nods
13[2:53am] <04Molly> Aye... but tonight, I make no promises of restraint.
13[2:54am] * Molly smiles
12[2:54am] * @Morgan nods
[2:54am] <08@Morgan> I'll see you in a while blossom
13[2:54am] * Molly nods
13[2:54am] <04Molly> you will.
13[3:00am] * Molly lets him out of the door, returning in briefly
12[3:02am] * @Morgan wanders slowly away from the room
13[3:05am] <04Molly> **she doesnt follow*
12[3:05am] * @Morgan wanders in the general direction of his fathers chambers

13[3:06am] * Adalbrecht 's valet is leaving as Morgan arrives
12[3:06am] * @Morgan nods to the valet
[3:06am] <08@Morgan> is the graf decent?
13[3:14am] <04Adalbrecht> *he nods* yes m'lord
12[3:14am] * @Morgan nods, knocking on the door
13[3:15am] <04Adalbrecht> kommen sie
12[3:15am] * @Morgan goes inside, closing the door behind him
13[3:17am] * Adalbrecht is dressed and dry, though frowns, watching the rain#
13[3:17am] <04Adalbrecht> Damn storms
[3:17am] <08@Morgan> I did tell you
13[3:17am] <04Adalbrecht> Yes, I know.
13[3:18am] * Adalbrecht looks at him
13[3:18am] <04Adalbrecht> How did the rehersal go?
[3:18am] <08@Morgan> there's a hitch
13[3:19am] * Adalbrecht laughs
13[3:19am] <04Adalbrecht> Pun intended?
12[3:19am] * @Morgan frowns

13[3:24am] * Adalbrecht 's smile drops
13[3:24am] <04Adalbrecht> What has happened?
[3:24am] <08@Morgan> religion has happened
13[3:27am] * Adalbrecht gestures to a chair
13[3:28am] <04Adalbrecht> Take a seat
12[3:28am] * @Morgan sits down heavily
13[3:28am] * Adalbrecht does likewise
13[3:28am] <04Adalbrecht> Exactly what is the problem?
[3:28am] <08@Morgan> a particular statement about swearing to raise our children in the objectionist faith
13[3:28am] * Adalbrecht looks thoughtful
13[3:29am] <04Adalbrecht> I don't remember having to do that bit... Did you-... Sorry.
[3:29am] <08@Morgan> no, its been standard for four years
13[3:30am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[3:30am] <04Adalbrecht> And you have an issue with it?
[3:31am] <08@Morgan> two... one, Molly isn't objectionist, and she isn't happy swearing that when she doesn't really know the tenets of the faith...
13[3:33am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[3:33am] <04Adalbrecht> I always forget about the Church of Avalon nonsense
[3:34am] <08@Morgan> nonsense?
13[3:37am] <04Adalbrecht> It's bad enough dealing with the objectionist vs vaticine hell that Eisen has been through, but the Church of Avalon takes it that step too far, the worst bits of either camp. I don't object to their beliefs, just the management of their church as a whole
[3:38am] <08@Morgan> I see
13[3:42am] <04Adalbrecht> So what do you want done?
[3:43am] <08@Morgan> I want it scrubbed from the ceremony... my belief and that of my children is noones affair but my own
13[3:43am] <04Adalbrecht> What did the priest say?
[3:43am] <08@Morgan> hes waiting to hear what we think
13[3:44am] <04Adalbrecht> You were raised objectionist... your mother was baptised here before the wedding
[3:45am] <08@Morgan> and?
13[3:47am] <04Adalbrecht> Sudlachenburg was one of the first Grafdoms to embrace Objectionist views, it is part of our history... but if Molly refuses to be baptised, I'll understand
[3:48am] <08@Morgan> I think maybe you're missing my point
13[3:48am] <04Adalbrecht> perhaps
12[3:49am] * @Morgan hangs his head
13[3:52am] <04Adalbrecht> Do you not believe any more?
[3:53am] <08@Morgan> its hard... its not that I _dont_ believe, but... *he lifts his head* the best way to describe it is that He and I haven't talked much until recently, and even now its not exactly a flowing repartee
13[3:54am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[3:54am] <04Adalbrecht> Your... distance is understandable
[3:55am] <08@Morgan> I dont think I can promise to raise my children as objectionist when I cant even guarantee I'll follow that faith in the future
13[3:56am] * Adalbrecht nods solemnly
13[3:56am] <04Adalbrecht> As your Graf, and predecesor, you know I should command you to do it, for Sudlachenburg, and your ancestors, don;t you?
[3:58am] <08@Morgan> I dont think you will... you're surely aware that I will do what is best for Sudlachenburg and Eisen, regardless of which knee I lower first when speaking to God
13[4:00am] <04Adalbrecht> As your father, I want you to be happy, and Molly, and my grandchildren. I won't command you to do anything, but I'd advise you think hard about the decision.
12[4:00am] * @Morgan nods
[4:01am] <08@Morgan> I wanted to be all noble and thinking of Eisen... I shouldn't say it because it highlights the rift but... its not the truth
13[4:02am] <04Adalbrecht> highlights what rift?
[4:04am] <08@Morgan> Objectionist vs Vatacine rubbish
13[4:05am] * Adalbrecht sits back in his chair
13[4:05am] <04Adalbrecht> It's a sensible topic for a debate... but not for a war
12[4:05am] * @Morgan nods
[4:06am] <08@Morgan> fabulous topic for a debate...
[4:06am] <08@Morgan> sadly because of my age and the length of the war, its almost ingrained in me to be overly suspicious of any Vatacine supporter
13[4:07am] <04Adalbrecht> Fascinating, if you have the mind for it. Does Theus need one representive to speak to the people, or can he speak to everyone himself? If everyone can directly interact with Theus, why do we need churches? How do we know who has interpreted his word correctly and who is mad?
13[4:10am] <04Adalbrecht> Can donations to the church ensure Theus' salvation for the sins of the donor?
[4:10am] <08@Morgan> I wouldn't have thought anyone would fall for that, since Theus is meant to be all forgiving... not forgiving if you can afford it
13[4:12am] <04Adalbrecht> The vaticine priests have imposed no sanctions or punishments in cases were sizeable donations were made _before_ a sin was committed, even though it was confessed to
[4:12am] <08@Morgan> is that, though, the management of the church at fault, rather than the faith itself?
13[4:14am] <04Adalbrecht> That money went not to the church, or the poor, but directly to the priests who took it. The priests answer only to the pope, not the common people. And as the pope speaks for Theus, a corrupt pope is unstoppable. Or was, until Luther pointed out these flaws, and split the vaticine church in two... traditional vatice, and objectionst
13[4:14am] <04Adalbrecht> This is more than 150 years ago though...
13[4:15am] * Adalbrecht smiles
13[4:16am] <04Adalbrecht> Ancient history to your generation
12[4:16am] * @Morgan nods
13[4:18am] <04Adalbrecht> The lesser of two evils... a church run by laymen, whose interpretations may vary or be false, but that works for the people and the community, or a single leader church, the word of Theus subject to only one interpretation, organised, respected, but frequently corrupt and out of touch
[4:19am] <08@Morgan> regardless of the decision, it may well be wrong... I'd rather speak to Him directly
13[4:19am] <04Adalbrecht> As would I
13[4:21am] <04Adalbrecht> And your grandfathers, and their grandfathers all agreed, and fought, whether in war or debate, to be able to pledge their alliegance to this ideal, that their god is theirs, personally, directly, and for the good of all. That is what it is to be objectionist.
13[4:21am] * Adalbrecht smiles
[4:22am] <08@Morgan> so my issue is not whether I can pledge to be objectionist, and to raise my children as such... its whether or not I can continue trying to rebuild my relationship with god
13[4:24am] <04Adalbrecht> Your relationship with him remains, whether you feel it unsteady or not. We are all his children, whether we are with him in our hearts or not. A child apart from us due to heart ache and anger is no less loved by their parent.
[4:25am] <08@Morgan> thats as maybe, but that anger can block and perhaps erode the love in the other direction... and its trust... do I feel I can trust in him again
13[4:26am] * Adalbrecht exhales audibly
13[4:28am] <04Adalbrecht> That is a dilemma. Fate or free will? Theus gave man the free will to take him own actions that those worthy of heaven may enter, and those not will be sent underground to Legion.
[4:29am] <08@Morgan> so we're set loose on eachother, to run amuck in the hopes we'll be good enough at the end?
13[4:31am] <04Adalbrecht> Essentially, yes. To put it as your grandfather did to me when I was your age.... the proverbial excrement will float and be scraped away, leaving only the pure water beneath to water the heavenly gardens
12[4:31am] * @Morgan narrows his eyes slightly
[4:31am] <08@Morgan> poetic, but a little on the mad side
13[4:32am] <04Adalbrecht> That was said about him.... often.
[4:33am] <08@Morgan> and realistically, in terms of supporting evidence of that fact... there's your name
13[4:33am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[4:34am] <04Adalbrecht> Quite. But by blaming Theus, you relieve the burden of blame from the shoulders it belongs upon. If we did this to everyone, the water would never become pure. Theus isn;t to blame here.
[4:35am] <08@Morgan> I dont blame him for what happened... I blame him for allowing it to
13[4:36am] <04Adalbrecht> That is the reason for free will I suppose. If everyone is prevented from committing awful acts by the hand of god, how are the good to be seperated from the bad?
[4:37am] <08@Morgan> but then how are they seperated if Theus is all forgiving?

GAP


13[10:59pm] <04Adalbrecht> *he smies* good, its almost too late now
12[11:01pm] * @Morgan frowns
[11:01pm] <08@Morgan> too late for what?
13[11:02pm] <04Adalbrecht> To change her
[11:04pm] <08@Morgan> ah.. I wouldn't wish to
13[11:04pm] * Adalbrecht nods
13[11:05pm] <04Adalbrecht> They say that most men marry hoping their wives will never change, and most women marry hoping their husbands will
13[11:05pm] * Adalbrecht smiles
[11:06pm] <08@Morgan> I'd heard that
13[11:06pm] <04Adalbrecht> Though I doubt that applies in this case
[11:07pm] <08@Morgan> oh?
13[11:07pm] <04Adalbrecht> She seems happy enough
[11:08pm] <08@Morgan> I've already changed
13[11:08pm] * Adalbrecht nods
13[11:08pm] <04Adalbrecht> That you have
[11:09pm] <08@Morgan> I'm not entirely sure its for the better
13[11:10pm] * Adalbrecht takes his seat again, watching
13[11:10pm] <04Adalbrecht> Why not?
[11:10pm] <08@Morgan> I dont think I'm cut out for this
13[11:12pm] <04Adalbrecht> For marriage?
12[11:12pm] * @Morgan smiles briefly
[11:12pm] <08@Morgan> no, for my responsibilities here
13[11:13pm] <04Adalbrecht> Why do you think that?
[11:14pm] <08@Morgan> because I seem to keep making mistakes and suffering your ire
13[11:16pm] <04Adalbrecht> You're still learning. I have ways I like things done, and am set in them. You will be the same in your turn.
[11:17pm] <08@Morgan> thats as maybe but evidently I'm doing things _wrong_
13[11:22pm] <04Adalbrecht> such as?
[11:22pm] <08@Morgan> count the number of times I've been reprimanded so far
13[11:24pm] <04Adalbrecht> That is no indication of your suitability. Your grandfather reprimanded me many times a day
[11:25pm] <08@Morgan> but he was a miserable old man
13[11:26pm] * Adalbrecht frowns
13[11:27pm] <04Adalbrecht> He was a good man, and an excellent graf
[11:28pm] <08@Morgan> absolutely, but he was cantankerous and, you cant deny, at some point... old
13[11:28pm] <04Adalbrecht> No, that is true. But he was doing what he thought best, to push me to be the best graf I could be
[11:29pm] <08@Morgan> is that what you're doing? Or simply reacting to what you see as bad decisions?
13[11:30pm] <04Adalbrecht> I'm giving you the feedback you need to achieve your goal... _our_ goal, for Sudlachenburg
[11:31pm] <08@Morgan> I think perhaps my time in Avalon has given me a greater insight into how the Eisenfurst might think of such an approach
[11:32pm] <08@Morgan> given his upbringing, I mean
13[11:32pm] <04Adalbrecht> Explain it to me
[11:33pm] <08@Morgan> he was essentially the son of a commoner who went to war and died... a farmer, I think, of some sort
13[11:34pm] * Adalbrecht nods
13[11:34pm] <04Adalbrecht> Yes, his family were not of noble birth
12[11:34pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:35pm] <08@Morgan> he's used to hard work, the work that noblemen dont seem to understand
13[11:38pm] * Adalbrecht nods
13[11:38pm] <04Adalbrecht> Yes
[11:39pm] <08@Morgan> apart from the fact that we dont shy away from it here, I have a rather intimate knowledge of such work
13[11:40pm] <04Adalbrecht> I know
[11:41pm] <08@Morgan> I think that part of that ethic never leaves you, and thats the impression I got from the Eisenfurst
13[11:42pm] * Adalbrecht nods
13[11:42pm] <04Adalbrecht> I suppose I can understand that
[11:44pm] <08@Morgan> he's a commoner in an noblemans clothes, and I think he's aware that it'll take some dirty work to get Eisen back to its glory
13[11:44pm] <04Adalbrecht> Perhaps that is what Eisen needs
[11:45pm] <08@Morgan> I think it does... we've tried being proud and noble and it isn't working.
13[11:45pm] <04Adalbrecht> So what are you suggesting?
[11:46pm] <08@Morgan> when the child wont come willingly, then it must be dragged kicking and screaming
13[11:46pm] <04Adalbrecht> And you intend to do that? Be a revolutionary?
[11:47pm] <08@Morgan> I dont want a revolution. I want unity
13[11:47pm] <04Adalbrecht> But you intend to be a driving force?
12[11:48pm] * @Morgan frowns
[11:48pm] <08@Morgan> I dont want to be
13[11:49pm] <04Adalbrecht> How do you see change happening?
[11:49pm] <08@Morgan> I dont know
13[11:53pm] <04Adalbrecht> Me either.
[11:53pm] <08@Morgan> perhaps just shaming a few people, nudging others will be enough
13[11:55pm] * Adalbrecht nods
13[11:56pm] <04Adalbrecht> Finding the balance between achieving your goals and being respected might be tough
12[11:56pm] * @Morgan nods
[11:56pm] <08@Morgan> I know...
13[11:58pm] <04Adalbrecht> I am confused. One moment you're telling me you aren't good enough for Sudlachenburg, the next that you intend to rebuild Eisen by making others good enough to do so.
[11:59pm] <08@Morgan> whats confusing about it?
Session Time: Sat May 21 00:00:02 2011
13[12:01am] <04Adalbrecht> How can you be good enough to change Eisen, yet not good enough to run Sudlachenburg?
12[12:02am] * @Morgan frowns
[12:03am] <08@Morgan> I didn't say I'm not good enough to run Sudlachenburg... I said I'm worried that I'm not _right_ for it... I believe I'm mostly a good man, but thats got nothing to do with it
[12:03am] <08@Morgan> as for changing Eisen, I dont need to be good enough to change it, just good enough to persuade someone else to
13[12:03am] * Adalbrecht laughs
13[12:04am] <04Adalbrecht> You are right for it, you were born for it.
[12:04am] <08@Morgan> born for it isn't necessarily tantamount to right for it
13[12:05am] <04Adalbrecht> But you are right for it
[12:05am] <08@Morgan> I'm not so sure
13[12:06am] <04Adalbrecht> Do you _want_ to rule Sudlachenburg
[12:07am] <08@Morgan> thats an academic question, since there is little choice
13[12:09am] <04Adalbrecht> I'm told there is always a choice
13[12:09am] * Adalbrecht smiles
[12:09am] <08@Morgan> oh there is, absolutely
[12:09am] <08@Morgan> I do it, or Edward does...
13[12:10am] <04Adalbrecht> Or Varick, in theory
[12:10am] <08@Morgan> that remains an unknown entity, though one I hadn't thought of
13[12:11am] <04Adalbrecht> It'd be very uncommon, and would probably required an official disowning of Edward, the reasons being plainly stated, but it could be done.
[12:12am] <08@Morgan> that isn't going to happen
13[12:12am] <04Adalbrecht> No
13[12:14am] <04Adalbrecht> Like it or not, you were chosen for this task
[12:15am] <08@Morgan> oh I know... that doesn't mean I'm going to do well... however... if you feel the need to make some sort of statement that my behaviour today was innapropriate, I'll understand
13[12:15am] * Adalbrecht shakes his head
13[12:16am] <04Adalbrecht> No, I will do no such thing. It was unorthodox and surprising, but you have a good point.
[12:16am] <08@Morgan> thank you
12[12:16am] * @Morgan fidgets uncomfortably
[12:17am] <08@Morgan> is there any chance...
13[12:17am] <04Adalbrecht> Of?
[12:17am] <08@Morgan> you having a word with Grunhelm
13[12:18am] <04Adalbrecht> about?
[12:18am] <08@Morgan> I may or may not have inadvertantly shown a guard or two some technique that he does not teach
13[12:19am] <04Adalbrecht> And?
[12:19am] <08@Morgan> he might feel I'm stepping on his boots, so to speak
[12:19am] <08@Morgan> between you and I, that man still rather scares me
13[12:21am] * Adalbrecht nods, smirking
13[12:21am] <04Adalbrecht> I'll tell him it was my command.
[12:21am] <08@Morgan> thank you
[12:22am] <08@Morgan> I felt restless and wanted to practice, and they were interested, so...
13[12:22am] <04Adalbrecht> It always does well to keep them on their toes
[12:25am] <08@Morgan> true, but I've enough respect for Grunhelm to not wish to cause him offense
13[12:26am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[12:26am] <04Adalbrecht> Leave it with me
12[12:26am] * @Morgan looks out the window
[12:27am] <08@Morgan> do we know where Yensid is?
13[12:28am] <04Adalbrecht> No, not at all
[12:28am] <08@Morgan> shame... I'm expecting that Edward is going to be tough to find when its time to return, or he'll just ignore the summons
13[12:29am] <04Adalbrecht> I'll put out feelers for them both.
[12:30am] <08@Morgan> I'm thinking it might be easier to get Edward to return if we send Yensid for him.... we can be a bit more creative with the message knowing it wont be seen by others
13[12:31am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[12:31am] <04Adalbrecht> But it would be wise to know where Edward is regardless
[12:31am] <08@Morgan> yes, it would
[12:31am] <08@Morgan> perhaps recall Yensid first, then have him carry the message
13[12:32am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[12:32am] <04Adalbrecht> I have no objection to that
12[12:32am] * @Morgan smiles slightly
[12:35am] <08@Morgan> I'd ask that I be allowed to compose the message for Yensid to carry
13[12:35am] * Adalbrecht shrugs
13[12:36am] <04Adalbrecht> I don't see why not
12[12:36am] * @Morgan grins briefly
13[12:36am] <04Adalbrecht> Oh dear.
13[12:36am] * Adalbrecht watches him
13[12:36am] <04Adalbrecht> What did you have in mind
[12:37am] <08@Morgan> something simple, lest Yensid forgets or Edward doesn't understand... something like "come home or Morgan will come and fetch you"
[12:37am] <08@Morgan> though I may replace my name with "Veisgraf"
13[12:38am] <04Adalbrecht> Yes, he'll come immediately, he'll be afraid that something has happened to your mother or I.
[12:39am] <08@Morgan> either that or he'll be scared that I will actually come and get him... perhaps address it from yourself... we dont want those sort of rumours to spread
13[12:39am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[12:40am] <04Adalbrecht> probably best
[12:44am] <08@Morgan> I'm told there's some entertainment today
13[12:44am] <04Adalbrecht> We'll have music after dinner, yes
12[12:45am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:46am] <04Adalbrecht> I hope Molly will sing for us
12[12:46am] * @Morgan nods
[12:46am] <08@Morgan> maybe... perhaps she'll be too nervous
13[12:46am] <04Adalbrecht> She suffers with her nerves easily?
[12:47am] <08@Morgan> its a rather starry guestlist...
13[12:47am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[12:47am] <04Adalbrecht> She has a nice voice though, I like the one she and Inga sing about blue-eyed boys
12[12:48am] * @Morgan nods
[12:49am] <08@Morgan> would you like to forbid me to participate now, to save arguments in front of the guests?
13[12:50am] <04Adalbrecht> What are you planning?
[12:50am] <08@Morgan> nothing at all, but I thought I'd offer the opportunity
13[12:51am] <04Adalbrecht> What can you sing?
12[12:51am] * @Morgan looks thoughtful
[12:51am] <08@Morgan> this and that....
13[12:52am] * Adalbrecht watches him, and then seems to nod slightly
13[12:52am] <04Adalbrecht> Alright, later on in the evening, when everyone is less uptight, you can entertain us
[12:52am] <08@Morgan> you're worried I'll embarrass you
13[12:53am] <04Adalbrecht> I'm not
[12:53am] <08@Morgan> then why when everyone is less uptight?
[12:53am] <08@Morgan> I dont disagree, I'm just curious
13[12:54am] <04Adalbrecht> because they will react better. If they like it, they'll be less concious of their own images, and will openly express their opinion.
12[12:54am] * @Morgan nods
[12:58am] <08@Morgan> I see
13[1:00am] <04Adalbrecht> Such is the way of the nobility
[1:00am] <08@Morgan> backwards?
13[1:02am] <04Adalbrecht> a little. Now, what is going on between Inga and HeinzHarold?
[1:07am] <08@Morgan> in what respect?
13[1:07am] <04Adalbrecht> They appear very keen to be alone. Are they planning to become bethrothed?
[1:08am] <08@Morgan> I think so
[1:08am] <08@Morgan> I dont think I've ever seen him like this... he's even shown her how disgustingly clever he is
13[1:09am] <04Adalbrecht> It must be serious then
12[1:10am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:10am] * Adalbrecht smiles
13[1:10am] <04Adalbrecht> He is getting too old to be unwed
12[1:12am] * @Morgan snorts
[1:12am] <08@Morgan> you know full well he was quite happy being that way until recently
13[1:13am] <04Adalbrecht> Happy yes, but it isnt good for a man to grow old with no wife
[1:14am] <08@Morgan> I think that depends on the man
13[1:14am] <04Adalbrecht> I disagree
[1:15am] <08@Morgan> the ill informed often do
13[1:16am] <04Adalbrecht> enlighten me, oh wise one (!)
13[1:16am] * Adalbrecht rolls his eyes
12[1:16am] * @Morgan sniggers
[1:17am] <08@Morgan> no, I cant really disagree with you... not on the whole, though I do think some are wholly unsuited for marriage
13[1:17am] <04Adalbrecht> You have an example?
[1:18am] <08@Morgan> aside form Edward? and the weasel?
13[1:18am] <04Adalbrecht> The weasel?
[1:19am] <08@Morgan> Yensid
13[1:20am] <04Adalbrecht> Ahhh yes
13[1:20am] <04Adalbrecht> Wives might keep them out of mischief though
12[1:20am] * @Morgan raises an eyebrow
13[1:25am] <04Adalbrecht> It _might_
12[1:26am] * @Morgan snorts
[1:26am] <08@Morgan> we'll see
13[1:26am] * Adalbrecht gets up and looks from the window
13[1:26am] <04Adalbrecht> It's easing a little
12[1:26am] * @Morgan nods
[1:27am] <08@Morgan> its a little... unusual feeling, being able to duck inside simply because its raining
13[1:28am] <04Adalbrecht> A little rain does no harm
[1:28am] <08@Morgan> no, a little doesn't... I've had the distinct displeasure in being out in some of the worst storms in Avalon in the last few years
[1:29am] <08@Morgan> mind you... none of it has been quite so bad as that storm during the war where I was nearly court marshalled
13[1:31am] <04Adalbrecht> With the rifle?
12[1:31am] * @Morgan nods
13[1:31am] * Adalbrecht smiles
13[1:32am] <04Adalbrecht> That could have been much worse
12[1:32am] * @Morgan shrugs
[1:32am] <08@Morgan> I've only known one other man that managed to irritate me so much in my life so far... besides, the gun wasn't going to go off, it was too wet
13[1:34am] <04Adalbrecht> who was the other?
[1:35am] <08@Morgan> some obnoxious Avalonian gentry
13[1:36am] <04Adalbrecht> There are many of those
[1:37am] <08@Morgan> oh this one was the worst... so bad I sliced him open with an axe, shot him, numerous times, and threw him into a portal into another realm
13[1:38am] * Adalbrecht pales
13[1:38am] <04Adalbrecht> Into a what?!
[1:39am] <08@Morgan> you're awfully provincial considering the history here
13[1:40am] <04Adalbrecht> Such things do not exist
12[1:40am] * @Morgan looks hard at his father
[1:40am] <08@Morgan> dont be such an idiot
13[1:40am] <04Adalbrecht> They should not.
[1:41am] <08@Morgan> now thats a different matter entirely
13[1:42am] <04Adalbrecht> Montaigne sorcerers can make portals from one place to another, not to other realms.
12[1:42am] * @Morgan shrugs
[1:43am] <08@Morgan> he wasn't a very good one... I did try to have him stopped, but sometimes Avalon nobility is a little hard headed... I think its where I get it
13[1:43am] * Adalbrecht nods, deadpan
13[1:43am] <04Adalbrecht> definitely avalon side.
[1:43am] <08@Morgan> you know much of the recent history of Avalon?
13[1:44am] <04Adalbrecht> No, I do not keep up on world events, I have to much to do here
[1:44am] <08@Morgan> its worth knowing, I think... the queen, for instance...
13[1:45am] <04Adalbrecht> What about her?
[1:45am] <08@Morgan> there's some intricate tie between her and the Sidhe
13[1:46am] <04Adalbrecht> Interesting...
12[1:46am] * @Morgan sniffs slightly
[1:46am] <08@Morgan> I've met some of those...
13[1:46am] * Adalbrecht shudders
13[1:47am] <04Adalbrecht> what were they like?
[1:48am] <08@Morgan> the Queen of the summer court was... loving, I suppose you could say... she was always very polite to me... the prince of the winter court was another matter, he was an arrogant ass
[1:48am] <08@Morgan> then of course there's all their little 'pets'
13[1:49am] * Adalbrecht sighs
13[1:49am] <04Adalbrecht> You were very very lucky. You have been in too much danger
[1:49am] <08@Morgan> I think thats where that portal went, you know... we had plenty of their little amusements emerging from it
12[1:50am] * @Morgan shrugs
13[1:50am] <04Adalbrecht> Will you be going back there?
[1:50am] <08@Morgan> yes... like it or not, it is part of my heritage, and all of Mollys
13[1:52am] <04Adalbrecht> I meant to the estate you lived upon
12[1:52am] * @Morgan looks thoughtful
[1:53am] <08@Morgan> I'm not sure... Lady Torrington knew who I am, I'm not sure there's reason to return... though I did have friends that regularly attended her gatherings... normally while something else attacked them, granted
13[1:54am] <04Adalbrecht> I'd _prefer_ that you and Molly stayed away...
[1:54am] <08@Morgan> you remember what I told you about my... brief experience?
13[1:55am] <04Adalbrecht> With what?
[1:56am] <08@Morgan> death
13[1:57am] <04Adalbrecht> Yes.
[1:58am] <08@Morgan> The machine that made it possible was of Syrneth origin... after all I've seen and fought, the only thing that actually did me in was from a race long dead... as long as I avoid those sort of things, I should be fine
13[1:59am] <04Adalbrecht> Just be careful Morgan. Your mother and I would hate to lose you again
[1:59am] <08@Morgan> I'll be careful. Moreover, I wont be as reckless as I have been
13[2:00am] <04Adalbrecht> I hope not
13[2:07am] <04Adalbrecht> **the clock strikes 4 o'clock*
[2:08am] <08@Morgan> though it would be nice to be able to say to some "ah, yes, now, you treated me like dirt but I am actually higher up the social ladder than you... can you imagine what damage thats going to do to your reputation..."
13[3:03am] <04Adalbrecht> Did they not know?
12[3:03am] * @Morgan smiles
[3:03am] <08@Morgan> very few
13[3:04am] <04Adalbrecht> I can see why it would be appealing
12[3:04am] * @Morgan nods
13[3:13am] * Adalbrecht lights up a cigar
13[3:14am] <04Adalbrecht> Do you feel our conversation has helped with your baptism problem?
12[3:14am] * @Morgan nods
13[3:15am] <04Adalbrecht> Perhaps you'd be best to speak with your bethrothed
[3:15am] <08@Morgan> I think you may be right
13[3:16am] * Adalbrecht smiles, nodding
13[3:16am] <04Adalbrecht> as always
12[3:16am] * @Morgan looks skeptical
[3:18am] <08@Morgan> lucky guesswork in most cases
12[3:18am] * @Morgan stands up
13[3:19am] * Adalbrecht smiles at him, before his attention is drawn back to the slow but steady rain
[3:20am] <08@Morgan> thank you father
12[3:20am] * @Morgan heads for the door
13[3:20am] <04Adalbrecht> You're welcome, son
12[3:23am] * @Morgan heads from the room, closing the door behind him
13[3:24am] <04Adalbrecht> *theres no-one in the hall
12[3:24am] * @Morgan starts searching for Molly

13[3:26am] * Molly and Verity are in the library, sat at a table with books around them, talking quietly
12[3:27am] * @Morgan wanders in humming to himself
13[3:29am] <04Molly> *they both look up briefly, smiling, and Molly motions him to a chair
12[3:29am] * @Morgan sits down, glancing around the room
13[3:31am] <04Molly> *the fire is burning in the grate. The door to the vault is sealed. The library is quiet, comfortable, big and full of various furniture
13[3:31am] * Molly 's gaze returns to her book, but Verity watches Morgan
13[3:31am] <04Molly> We've became complacent, havent we, dear boy?
[3:33am] <08@Morgan> have we?
13[3:36am] <04Molly> V: *she smiles softly* The war has only been over three years... whilst it was being fought, the first question on our lips would have been 'is she a baptised Objectionist'.
[3:37am] <08@Morgan> I think its more that we're becoming reasonable, mother
13[3:39am] <04Molly> V: Many of our kin lost their lives here for the right to be Objectionist.
[3:40am] <08@Morgan> I know... I saw a great many fall. But to my mind our fight was to stop a faith being forced on anyone, be it theirs on us, or ours on theirs
13[3:42am] <04Molly> V: The decision is yours, of course
[3:45am] <08@Morgan> I think its a good thing that religion isn't the first thing to come to mind
13[3:45am] <04Molly> V: *she nods*
13[3:46am] * Molly looks at Morgan
13[3:46am] <04Molly> It's all rather interesting, liebes herz
12[3:47am] * @Morgan nods
13[3:48am] <04Molly> V: *she looks at the two of them* You should discuss this alone... *she stands up*
12[3:50am] * @Morgan stands
13[3:50am] * Molly stands also
13[3:50am] <04Molly> V: *she smiles at them, and quietly leaves*
12[3:55am] * @Morgan sits down
13[3:56am] * Molly watches him
13[3:56am] <04Molly> Do you believe any of this?
[3:57am] <08@Morgan> thats an awfully accusatory statement
13[3:58am] <04Molly> I'm sorry, I didn;t intend it to be so. I'm just curious what you do and dont believe
[3:59am] <08@Morgan> any of what?
13[4:00am] <04Molly> The way that churchmen are not voicing the word of Theus directly... that the sacred texts should be available in all languages to be read by laymen... that we can communicate directly with Theus
12[4:00am] * @Morgan nods
13[4:01am] <04Molly> Have you always believed it?
12[4:01am] * @Morgan nods
13[4:01am] * Molly looks back at the book now and then
13[4:01am] <04Molly> I can see sense in it...
[4:02am] <08@Morgan> but...
13[4:02am] <04Molly> there is no but
[4:02am] <08@Morgan> sounded like there would be
13[4:04am] * Molly shakes her head, taking a deep breath. She speaks quieter
13[4:05am] <04Molly> There are some greater similarities with the old ways ove Avalon
12[4:08am] * @Morgan nods
13[4:09am] * Molly watches him closely
13[4:09am] <04Molly> Is this what you wish of me..?
[4:11am] <08@Morgan> what, exactly?
13[4:12am] <04Molly> To be baptised, to take your faith as mine, to raise our children this way?
[4:12am] <08@Morgan> the first is your choice, and I cannot and _will not_ take that choice from you
13[4:13am] <04Molly> I only wish to know what you would prefer
[4:13am] <08@Morgan> I'd prefer you chose without influence. Its what I fought for.
13[4:14am] * Molly nods
13[4:14am] <04Molly> Alright.
13[4:14am] * Molly smiles
13[4:15am] <04Molly> I'll do it.
12[4:15am] * @Morgan smiles
[4:15am] <08@Morgan> you're sure?
13[4:16am] * Molly nods with a broad smile
13[4:16am] <04Molly> yes
[4:18am] <08@Morgan> I had a long discussion with my father about it
13[4:19am] <04Molly> What did he say?
[4:19am] <08@Morgan> that its my choice, that he should order me to do it, but wont
13[4:19am] * Molly smiles
13[4:20am] <04Molly> Your choice has been made for you
[4:20am] <08@Morgan> half of it, at least
13[4:20am] <04Molly> I don't understand?
[4:21am] <08@Morgan> my issues, it turns out, aren't in what I believe... it comes down to being angry, and whether or not I can promise to raise children to follow someone I'm angry with
13[4:22am] * Molly nods, eyes downcast
13[4:22am] <04Molly> I understand that, it is only natural
13[4:24am] * Molly looks up at him
13[4:24am] <04Molly> Lets do it right now!
[4:24am] <08@Morgan> do what?
13[4:24am] <04Molly> Get me baptised
[4:25am] <08@Morgan> I think it takes a little planning
13[4:26am] <04Molly> I need a priest, and a witness. I don't want any more fuss, or drama, or being the centre of attention. We couldn't get married in private, let's at least do this, simple and straight-forward.
12[4:26am] * @Morgan nods
[4:26am] <08@Morgan> if thats what you want
13[4:26am] * Molly nods
13[4:26am] <04Molly> I do
12[4:27am] * @Morgan nods, standing up
[4:27am] <08@Morgan> lets go see if we can find the priest then... though, we'll be putting on something a little more waterproof than earlier
13[4:27am] * Molly stands too, giggling.
13[4:27am] <04Molly> Whatever you say
13[4:29am] * Molly giggles harder
13[4:30am] <04Molly> dress me in whatever you want