**** BEGIN LOGGING AT Sat Dec 30 00:28:12 2023 Dec 30 00:28:12 * Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep) Dec 30 16:00:57 * Morgan (~mads@192.168.1.117) has joined Dec 30 18:34:54 * Molly (~u931732@192.168.1.127) has joined Dec 30 18:36:22 You’ll have your hands full Dec 30 18:36:22 * Morgan nods Dec 30 18:36:22 Good Dec 30 18:36:22 * Molly smiles Dec 30 18:36:22 I look forward to keeping you very busy indeed! Dec 30 18:36:24 * Morgan nods Dec 30 18:36:26 As do I Dec 30 18:36:28 Are you managing? Dec 30 18:36:32 Managing? Dec 30 18:36:34 being frustrated Dec 30 18:36:36 * Morgan shrugs Dec 30 18:36:38 Had things keeping me occupied Dec 30 18:36:53 * Molly nods Dec 30 18:37:13 good. How was Maubourg? Dec 30 18:38:14 liveable. We're working on ways we can strengthen Gottkirchen to put the issue with his daughter to rest Dec 30 18:39:01 * Molly nods Dec 30 18:39:17 Dos she wish to reconcile? Dec 30 18:39:38 In time, perhaps. She's not ready to yet, I don't think Dec 30 18:41:15 * Molly nods Dec 30 18:41:31 How is she finding her very different life? Dec 30 18:42:01 She looks happy Dec 30 18:44:33 * Molly smiles Dec 30 18:44:42 I can’t picture it at all! Dec 30 18:46:16 It is quite the adjustment Dec 30 18:47:27 * Molly sips her coffee again Dec 30 18:47:48 She looks much plainer without her finery? Dec 30 18:48:10 A little, I suppose... more.. homely now Dec 30 18:49:25 is that good or bad? Dec 30 18:50:21 * Morgan shrugs Dec 30 18:50:27 She's content... thats what matters. Dec 30 18:50:57 * Molly smiles mischievously “I shouldn’t fret that maybe you’ve decided she was quite beautiful after all, hmm?” Dec 30 18:52:21 uhhh... no Dec 30 18:54:24 * Molly nods “Good... I like to be to sole focus of your gaze...” Dec 30 18:55:15 * Morgan nods Dec 30 18:55:21 I had noticed Dec 30 18:57:32 * Molly nods “I look forward to having that attention again. Wearing lingerie is less fun when you are not here to admire it” Dec 30 18:58:09 Oh? Dec 30 19:00:55 It still -feels- nice, all silky and lacy and whatnot, but it’s just not the same Dec 30 19:01:54 No, I imagine its not Dec 30 19:04:01 mmhmm... imagining wearing negligee, are you? *she smirks* Dec 30 19:04:27 Don't be absurd Dec 30 19:06:42 * Molly giggles Dec 30 19:07:25 Oh, I don’t know... I do recall an evening where I had wrapped mine around a certain part of you which was very well-received... Dec 30 19:08:57 Thats hardly the same thing Dec 30 19:10:46 I am just teasing you my love. I would very much like to be able to do so in person Dec 30 19:11:48 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:11:50 As do I Dec 30 19:16:22 * Molly nods “I have the lingerie you asked Edward to get for me on” Dec 30 19:17:11 Oh? Dec 30 19:17:36 White and lacy, as you requested *She smiles* Dec 30 19:18:20 * Morgan smiles Dec 30 19:18:22 Its nice? Dec 30 19:21:14 I think so, yes, as do Inga and Mina Dec 30 19:21:36 Showed them, did you? Dec 30 19:23:53 Oh I paraded it right through the house. Claudia and Uinise were both very appreciative! Dec 30 19:24:06 * Morgan frowns Dec 30 19:24:08 No you didn't Dec 30 19:28:07 * Molly giggles Dec 30 19:28:22 of course I didn’t, but their faces would have been a picture! Dec 30 19:28:36 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:28:39 indeed Dec 30 19:29:05 I showed Mina and Inga, but only on the hanger Dec 30 19:30:35 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:31:10 I couldn’t risk Mina questioning my shape Dec 30 19:32:19 No... I'm going to talk with her once you're back Dec 30 19:32:24 * Molly nods Dec 30 19:32:33 I still have not felt him move Dec 30 19:32:41 * Morgan nods sadly Dec 30 19:32:44 pity Dec 30 19:32:51 I’m sorry Dec 30 19:35:15 Don't be... it'd just be nice if we could tell our parents Dec 30 19:35:38 * Molly nods Dec 30 19:36:30 it would. Not too long, I hope, the book says any time from the fourth month onwards, for a first Dec 30 19:36:40 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:37:19 it can be as early as two and a half months for subsequent pregnancies Dec 30 19:37:29 thats... remarkably early Dec 30 19:38:14 * Molly nods Dec 30 19:38:30 it is, isn’t it? Dec 30 19:39:30 * Morgan nods, sipping his drink Dec 30 19:40:39 * Molly smiles Dec 30 19:40:52 Maybe we’ll know much earlier with the next! Dec 30 19:41:15 Couldn't have known much later really Dec 30 19:42:05 * Molly laughs Dec 30 19:42:18 I could have unexpectedly gone into labour, I suppose! Dec 30 19:44:16 Well... yes, I suppose you could have I suppose Dec 30 19:44:38 That would have been a shock Dec 30 19:45:01 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:45:03 Imagine the panic Dec 30 19:46:20 * Molly nods Dec 30 19:47:13 It would be very difficult, but... *she smiles gently* imagine a little tiny baby, half you, half me, in our arms... Dec 30 19:47:26 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:47:36 That isn't nearly so far away as we thought Dec 30 19:47:46 * Molly shakes her head Dec 30 19:47:55 just the summer, really Dec 30 19:48:11 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:48:12 Indeed Dec 30 19:51:53 * Molly smiles “Then you’ll be able to look at his tiny nails” Dec 30 19:52:41 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:52:47 I don't know why they fascinate me so Dec 30 19:54:01 * Molly nods Dec 30 19:54:38 I can’t wait to watch you fall madly in love with him, without worries about other parents who might want to keep him Dec 30 19:54:53 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:55:00 That was intensely difficult to bear Dec 30 19:55:33 * Molly nods Dec 30 19:55:37 And with Varick Dec 30 19:55:43 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:56:45 This one is all yours Dec 30 19:58:46 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:58:51 I look forward to meeting him Dec 30 19:59:06 * Molly smiles Dec 30 19:59:18 We will need to think of a name soon? Dec 30 19:59:25 * Morgan nods Dec 30 19:59:28 I suppose we should, yes Dec 30 19:59:46 * Molly smiles Dec 30 19:59:56 I never thought to be doing it so quick! Dec 30 20:00:22 No... I anticipated a much longer wait Dec 30 20:01:41 * Molly nods Dec 30 20:02:02 Of course, by August we might be complain8ng about how long it is taking! Dec 30 20:02:33 Well... you might be Dec 30 20:05:05 But you won’t? Dec 30 20:05:43 Its unlikely... Dec 30 20:06:45 you won’t be eager to meet him? Dec 30 20:08:00 Oh absolutely, but I think I'll be rather distracted Dec 30 20:08:35 * Molly nods Dec 30 20:09:10 By this? *she strokes a hand over her breast and down her stomach to her lower belly* Dec 30 20:09:28 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:09:29 Mmhmmm Dec 30 20:11:53 * Molly smiles Dec 30 20:12:19 I think I can stand to be pregnant quite a long time if I’ll spend quite a bit of it on my back Dec 30 20:12:36 * Morgan blushes, chuckling Dec 30 20:13:23 * Molly tilts her head, sipping her coffee Dec 30 20:15:43 What? Dec 30 20:16:22 I was considering the positions we will make love in once I am in full bloom Dec 30 20:17:11 Ah... I see Dec 30 20:18:40 You have not considered that? Dec 30 20:18:54 * Morgan shrugs Dec 30 20:19:01 Not in terms of practicality, no Dec 30 20:21:00 * Molly smiles, biting her lip Dec 30 20:21:09 JYou st in terms of fantasies, hmm? Dec 30 20:21:14 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:21:52 You do that often? Dec 30 20:22:41 * Morgan blushes Dec 30 20:22:42 Might do Dec 30 20:24:44 * Molly nods Dec 30 20:24:56 Me too, all the time, pregnant or otherwise! Dec 30 20:26:24 * Morgan chuckles, sipping his drink Dec 30 20:28:33 * Molly sighs Dec 30 20:28:43 My god, why must you be so far away?! Dec 30 20:30:09 I think you'll find I'm at home, you're the one who buggered off to the city Dec 30 20:31:45 * Molly laughs Dec 30 20:32:26 Then this time it is -your- turn to lay in our bed yearning for -my- touch Dec 30 20:32:36 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:32:38 Quite so Dec 30 20:35:00 should I let you go and do that? Dec 30 20:35:15 You have quite an early start Dec 30 20:37:03 I do... Dec 30 20:37:29 Not too long until you're home love Dec 30 20:40:54 No, I know... It’s nice of Heinzharold to collect us Dec 30 20:41:44 I don't think his motives are altruistic. I should've told Varick it was a surprise Dec 30 20:42:22 * Molly smiles Dec 30 20:42:43 It’s fine, my love, she will be elated to see him nonetheless Dec 30 20:43:01 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:43:31 Edward accepted his going like he had any choice in the matter Dec 30 20:44:29 * Molly laughs Dec 30 20:44:52 Nothing will keep Heinzharold from Inga if he chooses to be with her Dec 30 20:46:44 No... Varicks looking forward to it. I figured it was a good opportunity for him to have that experience Dec 30 20:48:54 * Molly nods Dec 30 20:49:04 I trust Heinzharold to keep him safe Dec 30 20:49:25 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:49:26 As do I Dec 30 20:49:43 But you envy Heinzharold coming early? Dec 30 20:50:02 He won't be, not til you all get back here Dec 30 20:50:27 * Molly giggles Dec 30 20:50:32 I meant to see us Dec 30 20:50:55 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:50:57 I do, yes Dec 30 20:51:14 But you and I, we absolutely would be coming early, hmm? Dec 30 20:52:23 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:52:28 Almost inevitably Dec 30 20:52:37 * Molly smiles Dec 30 20:52:55 You could keep the reins in hand whilst I have something else in hand? Dec 30 20:53:09 Well, it'd be possible Dec 30 20:54:46 * Molly nods, smiling Dec 30 20:55:10 I’ll ponder that at length when I am in bed Dec 30 20:55:24 * Morgan nods, smiling Dec 30 20:55:26 Alright love Dec 30 20:56:24 And you? What will you think of to help get to sleep? Dec 30 20:56:54 * Morgan shrugs Dec 30 20:56:58 I'm not sure really Dec 30 20:57:55 It does not help you to sleep? Dec 30 20:58:18 No... mostly it keeps me away Dec 30 20:59:00 Oh, that’s unfortunate. I find it helps me drift off with happy thoughts of you Dec 30 20:59:16 * Morgan nods Dec 30 20:59:17 Thats good Dec 30 20:59:51 I will help you get to sleep when I am home Dec 30 21:00:24 * Morgan nods Dec 30 21:00:27 I am looking forward to it Dec 30 21:00:57 * Molly nods Dec 30 21:01:19 I should retire, and wish you a very good and peaceful night Dec 30 21:01:29 * Morgan nods Dec 30 21:01:39 Alright my darling. What time will you set off tomorrow? Dec 30 21:02:03 Quarter before nine, I like to be there and waiting Dec 30 21:02:43 * Morgan nods Dec 30 21:03:00 I'm not sure it'd be wise for Mina and Edward to speak before she gets here... Dec 30 21:03:22 No, I think I will just say he sent his love Dec 30 21:04:01 * Morgan nods Dec 30 21:04:05 alright Dec 30 21:04:45 I’ll check when I wake and leave you a note? Dec 30 21:05:34 * Morgan nods Dec 30 21:05:36 please Dec 30 21:06:01 * Molly nods Dec 30 21:06:04 I love you Dec 30 21:06:27 And I you Dec 30 21:08:08 * Molly blows him a kiss “Sweet dreams, my love” Dec 30 21:09:07 * Morgan smiles Dec 30 21:09:08 And you Dec 30 21:10:43 * Molly leans forward to cover the mirror, the last thing he sees is white detailed lace across her breasts beneath the robe, and then she is gone Dec 30 21:11:14 * Morgan sighs, covering the mirror and packing it away before getting up to get washed and ready for bed Dec 30 21:11:41 *Unsurprisingly, sleep is elusive* Dec 30 21:14:20 * Morgan sighs, getting up and packing the nightmare trap away Dec 30 21:15:18 *Even then, he struggles* Dec 30 21:15:42 * Morgan sits up, lighting a candle and picking up his book Dec 30 21:16:56 *After about an hour, he starts to drift* Dec 30 21:17:10 * Morgan glances at the candle, snuffing it before quickly settling down Dec 30 21:18:18 *he notices that the bed smells more of lavender and less of roses now, and the pregnant scent of her is even harder to detect* Dec 30 21:18:35 * Morgan sighs, closing his eyes Dec 30 21:22:53 *He starts to dream. It is back at Catherine’s, Prophets Mass. Her little jaunt with the Montaigne magician had seen her return just five minutes later through the portal with handfuls of sand. It had been hailed a great success. So two months later, instead of her being lost and Morgan facing monsters every hour, she is hosting a party for her friends (MTF) Dec 30 21:24:40 *Cook has worked hard on the evening meal, Boy and Molly ferrying food back and forth. Morgan is sat with Horatio Black, and occassionally the man’s attention strays to the maid with the dark red hair who he has been teaching to read. There definitely seems to be a growing attachment there, despite him being a gentleman and her being a servant* Dec 30 21:24:48 * Molly is now known as Horatio Dec 30 21:25:00 Would you please pass the salt? Dec 30 21:25:32 * Morgan moves it within his reach Dec 30 21:27:27 Thank you. This Goose is most delicious Dec 30 21:28:10 Cook has done well Dec 30 21:29:47 * Horatio nods Dec 30 21:30:15 Did you know, the Geese from northern Ussura have a taste and texture more similar to rabbit? Dec 30 21:31:21 Does it? Dec 30 21:32:04 * Horatio nods, then smiles at Molly as she sets down another dish, thanking her. She blushes a little before going Dec 30 21:32:29 It’s the extra insulation to keep the breast warm, I believe Dec 30 21:33:32 Makes sense, it is cold there Dec 30 21:37:58 * Horatio nods. The guests all eat and enjoy the evening, yet he sees the servants work tirelessly to facilitate this. The only break he sees is where Molly is stood by the kitchen door waiting to be called on. She looks daydreamy, her expression soft and unguarded for a change; she’s always seemed quite uptight unless in the privacy of the kitchen with only other staff. She’s quite pretty, and her hair is very red in the candlelight Dec 30 21:39:02 * Morgan watches her for a moment, listening out for a call from the guests Dec 30 21:41:01 *there isn’t one, but she does look in his direction, blue eyes meeting his. Her expression stays soft* Dec 30 21:41:18 * Morgan wanders over Dec 30 21:41:44 * Horatio is now known as Molly Dec 30 21:42:08 * Molly blinks, watching him approach but looking more focused on her task, more formal* Dec 30 21:42:27 Something on your mind? Dec 30 21:42:40 No, Sir, sorry, Sir. Dec 30 21:42:56 * Morgan shakes his head a little Dec 30 21:43:08 We've got a moments peace, nothing wrong with making the most of it Dec 30 21:44:24 * Molly nods slightly, looking a little surprised. She looks up at him, speaking quietly “Was there something on yours?” Dec 30 21:45:10 Waiting on the next call to duty... you looked to be miles away Dec 30 21:45:17 * Molly nods Dec 30 21:45:25 Other places, other times Dec 30 21:45:31 Oh? Dec 30 21:46:11 * Molly shakes her head “It matters not” Dec 30 21:47:53 * Morgan watches her for a moment Dec 30 21:47:57 As you wish Dec 30 21:48:55 * Molly looks a little pained Dec 30 21:49:09 “I’m sorry. It’s painful.” Dec 30 21:49:40 It didn't -look- painful... but I will pry no more Dec 30 21:52:13 * Molly nods, eyes sad Dec 30 21:52:29 Thank you. This should be a happy time of year, I’m spoiling it Dec 30 21:52:43 * Morgan shrugs Dec 30 21:52:55 They're happy enough Dec 30 21:53:38 what about you, Sir? do you enjoy all this? Dec 30 21:54:26 Not particularly, no Dec 30 21:55:08 It’s a time for families... Dec 30 21:55:46 * Morgan nods Dec 30 21:55:50 I suppose it is Dec 30 21:56:49 * Molly nods. She watches him a moment before getting called to bring more wine, leaving him alone by the kitchen door Dec 30 21:57:35 * Morgan moves to stand in the doorway, looking around the dining room, arms folded Dec 30 21:58:42 *The others continue eating, and the meal runs it’s course. Catherine insists for her surprise for Prophets Mass that they all gather in the great hall Dec 30 21:59:28 * Morgan follows everyone down, making sure no-one wanders off into the house Dec 30 22:00:02 *They don’t. In the hall they’re asked to all sit in a circle on chairs* Dec 30 22:00:25 * Morgan puts himself in a corner, keeping an eye on everyone Dec 30 22:02:20 *Catherine lets in a woman from the adjoining room. She’s got dark hair, tanned skin, and looks like a stereotypical fortune teller, complete with jangling fake coins, feathers, a crystal ball, black and purple outfit. She surveys the hushed room Dec 30 22:02:50 * Morgan watches her briefly Dec 30 22:05:24 C: I have asked a fortune teller to tell our fortunes! *there are whispers of surprise, titters of excitement, and not a small amount of disbelief. The fortune teller picks out one guest, some minor lording, and beckons him to sit opposite her at a table. When she speaks to make him place his hands palms up, Morgan can hear the Vodacce in her accent* Dec 30 22:05:45 * Molly is now known as Catherine Dec 30 22:05:54 * Morgan starts to frown Dec 30 22:06:26 * Catherine comes to Morgan whilst the Fortune Teller says “You are going on a long journey...” Dec 30 22:06:36 * Morgan glances at her Dec 30 22:06:42 With a tall dark and handsome stranger? Dec 30 22:06:45 Don’t you think this is a wonderful entertainment! Dec 30 22:07:18 Not my sort of entertainment my lady Dec 30 22:07:37 Don’t be such a stick in the mud Dec 30 22:08:39 * Morgan fidgets a little, settling into a comfortable standing position Dec 30 22:08:47 Occupational hazard my lady Dec 30 22:08:53 *The fortune teller continues to make a prediction, quite generic with a few quirky details to spice it up* Dec 30 22:09:13 I think it’s good fun. Look, everyone is laughing and engaged Dec 30 22:10:12 So they are Dec 30 22:11:08 *The fortune teller moves on to several others. It is quite entertaining when she tells Charles Warwick he will be arrested for theft* Dec 30 22:11:32 Vodacce, isn't she? Dec 30 22:11:52 Yes, she is. She is highly recommended Dec 30 22:12:02 Expensive? Dec 30 22:12:11 * Catherine nods Dec 30 22:12:20 But it -is-Prophet’s Mass Dec 30 22:12:26 mmhmm Dec 30 22:14:13 * Catherine leaves Morgan, moving back to the others. When it is her turn, she is told that she will meet a man below her in status, but not as low as he pretends to be, and she will fall in love. He will be tall, dark, and handsome* Dec 30 22:14:40 * Morgan rolls his eyes disdainfully Dec 30 22:14:44 *Someone rings the bell to call for servants for more drink* Dec 30 22:15:19 * Morgan sends one Dec 30 22:16:51 *The warnings of goats getting into manor houses, bad gambles, unfaithful mistresses, and poor business deals are sprinkled in to general good news. She’s done most of them when Molly appears with a tray of drinks, setting them down. The fortune teller looks at her* FT: Come here, lady. Dec 30 22:17:12 * Catherine shakes her head “she’s just a servant, Madame” Dec 30 22:17:58 *Molly looks a little uneasy and embarrassed, glancing around before her eyes find Morgan’s again* Dec 30 22:18:17 * Morgan watches her a moment before shrugging slightly Dec 30 22:18:46 FT: *she looks to Catherine firmly* I insist upon it. Dec 30 22:19:04 *The crowd of guests don’t seem keen on the rudeness* Dec 30 22:19:29 * Morgan looks at the fortune teller, moving a couple of steps so his boots make significant noise Dec 30 22:19:58 I would remind the lady that she is a guest in this house under its employ, and that manners will be insisted upon. Dec 30 22:20:28 *The fortune teller looks at him nodding briefly before looking back to Molly* Please come here, girl. Dec 30 22:21:32 *Molly keeps her head bowed, but once Catherine encourages her she goes and sits, palms up like the others, and the fortune teller studies her hands quietly for more than a minute* Dec 30 22:21:49 Warwick: That was anti-climatic then! Dec 30 22:22:22 I don't recall anyone interrupting your precision,Mister Warwick Dec 30 22:22:36 *prediction Dec 30 22:22:47 W: That is Sir to you. Dec 30 22:23:06 * Morgan just stares at him Dec 30 22:23:10 Shush, Charles, I want to hear this. Dec 30 22:23:33 FT: *she nods* You are at the beginning of a beautiful story... Dec 30 22:23:49 *Everyone starts to quieten to listen* Dec 30 22:25:01 *Molly just looks bewildered, but keeps her hands still* Dec 30 22:25:58 * Morgan moves quietly back to where he was standing Dec 30 22:26:03 FT: You will fall in love with a man who is beyond your station. A man from a foreign place. Dec 30 22:26:49 *There’s some whispers, what looks like malicious barbs, but too quiet to tell for sure* Dec 30 22:28:21 * Morgan fidgets back into a comfortable standing position Dec 30 22:28:52 FT: He is from Eisen. A Veisgraf. Dec 30 22:29:40 *Molly frowns a little, saying nothing. The mutters continue* Dec 30 22:31:36 * Morgan tilts his head, watching them Dec 30 22:32:46 Warwick: Serving wenches get crushes on Lords all the time, it’s hardly a prediction! Dec 30 22:34:48 Do you need to be asked to quieten down again mister Warwick? Or would you like to disrespect your host again? Dec 30 22:35:07 *Warwick glares at him. The fortune teller shakes her head* This is not just a crush, this will be a great, deep, and enduring love between them, so powerful it can change the world. Dec 30 22:36:28 *the mutters become tuts of disapproval* Dec 30 22:37:55 * Morgan rolls his eyes Dec 30 22:37:59 *Molly blushes, shaking her head. She speaks quietly* No... that’s impossible. A man like that would never look twice at someone like me! Dec 30 22:39:40 FT: I see two houses with lakes and surrounded by trees. One is old, and one is new. In the first, you will become a wife, a Veisgrafin, and a Mother. Dec 30 22:40:18 *Molly looks neutral, though that same pain that lurked when talking about family appears again* Dec 30 22:41:25 * Morgan frowns, listening Dec 30 22:42:16 FT: In the second, you’ll be a Duchess. I see another child, and you increasing. I see great happiness Dec 30 22:42:37 *People are laughing now, shocked and appalled* Dec 30 22:42:58 * Morgan raises his voice Dec 30 22:43:16 Everyone had to listen to your predictions, live up to your titles and show some grace Dec 30 22:43:41 Warwick: This is absurd! No nobleman would marry a servant! Dec 30 22:44:30 Mister Warwick, you are being disrespectful for a third time. There will not be a fourth, lest you want to be sleeping in a carriage on your way to your parents estate Dec 30 22:45:06 *Warwick shuts up. But Morgan feels the fortune teller’s gaze on him* Dec 30 22:45:50 * Morgan sighs, looking at her Dec 30 22:46:36 *She just smiles slightly at him, then returns to looking back to Molly’s hands* Dec 30 22:49:23 FT: There are many dangers in your path. There is a woman who will seek to harm you, someone who is kin to your future husband. There is an accident on a road, where a horse bolts from the sudden appearance of a wild boar. Also, you will go on a long journey.” Dec 30 22:50:11 * Morgan glances around Dec 30 22:51:34 *People seem to have given up on this, and even Catherine seems more interested in placating the guests* Dec 30 22:51:42 FT: That is all I see. Dec 30 22:52:38 *Molly thanks her politely despite the awkwardness, and rises, curtseying* Dec 30 22:53:06 * Morgan moves a little away from the wall, slowly walking around the perimeter of the room Dec 30 22:53:37 *Molly slips out, the drinking and gossiping restarted* Dec 30 22:54:19 * Morgan wanders up behind one of the guests, muttering "So Charles is a thief" before quietly moving away again Dec 30 22:54:54 *This does start some gossiping behind fans out what he might have stolen and when* Dec 30 22:55:10 * Morgan nods slightly, looking at the fortune teller Dec 30 22:55:35 *She is sat quietly making notes* Dec 30 22:55:57 * Morgan looks over to Catherine Dec 30 22:56:08 *Catherine is laughing with her friends* Dec 30 22:56:19 * Morgan wanders to the fortune teller Dec 30 22:56:26 * Catherine is now known as FT Dec 30 22:56:27 It looks like your work is done Dec 30 22:56:45 * FT looks up at him a very long moment before saying Dec 30 22:56:52 Yes, it does. Dec 30 22:57:06 You are staying? Dec 30 22:57:14 I will retire Dec 30 22:57:29 Do you require anything? Dec 30 22:57:39 * FT shakes her head Dec 30 22:57:43 No thank you Dec 30 22:58:51 This... old house by the lake... Dec 30 23:00:24 * FT nods Dec 30 23:00:35 Tell me something about it... Dec 30 23:00:54 You already know everything you need to know about it Dec 30 23:01:11 Do I? What makes you think that? Dec 30 23:01:35 *quietly* Because I know who you are. Dec 30 23:01:48 * Morgan scowls Dec 30 23:01:51 Easily said... Dec 30 23:02:20 The lake glows at night, Dec 30 23:02:41 * Morgan narrows his eyes Dec 30 23:02:44 What's my middle name? Dec 30 23:03:01 Adalbrecht Dec 30 23:03:40 * Morgan watches her a moment Dec 30 23:03:43 I know what you are Dec 30 23:03:51 * FT nods Dec 30 23:04:11 It is not difficult Dec 30 23:04:49 * Morgan glances at the collected nobles Dec 30 23:04:52 Wouldn't be so sure of that Dec 30 23:05:53 * FT stands up “It grows late. Things are set in motion. Auf Wiederschauen” Dec 30 23:06:16 * Morgan inclines his head a little, moving away Dec 30 23:08:33 *she leaves. The noble nonsense continues at high volume, deciding to clear the chairs for blind man’s buff just like a group of over-privileged children Dec 30 23:10:05 * Morgan wanders behind a man, putting on a distinct accent before saying quietly "I notice that sir Warwick checking out the silver on the mantelpiece" before quietly slipping out and going looking for Molly Dec 30 23:10:22 * FT is now known as Molly Dec 30 23:11:09 * Molly is found on the stairs that lead up to Catherine’s room, one side against the wall and sobbing quietly into her apron* Dec 30 23:14:02 Hey now, there's no need for that... lets find you somewhere quiet Dec 30 23:15:18 * Molly nods gratefully, standing up Dec 30 23:15:41 * Morgan leads her to a quiet room, sitting her down Dec 30 23:15:53 * Molly looks so very sad Dec 30 23:16:08 They were all laughing at me Dec 30 23:16:26 They're morons Dec 30 23:17:57 * Molly nods, swallowing hard Dec 30 23:18:13 I am sorry, I’ll get back to work *she wipes her eyes* Dec 30 23:18:29 No, you'll stay here until you're not so upset Dec 30 23:19:05 Thank you, but you don’t need to stay just for me. It’s... I’m used to crying alone now Dec 30 23:19:38 * Morgan frowns Dec 30 23:19:40 That is unacceptable Dec 30 23:19:53 * Molly shakes her head Dec 30 23:20:05 Sometimes people have to learn to be alone Dec 30 23:20:43 Not according to that fortune teller Dec 30 23:21:25 * Molly bites her lip hard Dec 30 23:22:14 It was so difficult to hear. I don’t care to be a Duchess or a Vise whatever, but to be -loved- and married, and have children... Dec 30 23:22:58 * Morgan nods Dec 30 23:23:00 Complicated Dec 30 23:23:49 * Molly nods Dec 30 23:24:07 Now my whole heart hurts for what I can never have Dec 30 23:24:23 Why not? Dec 30 23:25:54 It’s so hopeless and silly! A nobleman wanting -me-?! I have nothing to offer anyone. Even my family call me a... *she pauses, shrugging a little* I was kicked out Dec 30 23:26:25 Are your family noble? They seem to have one of the traits Dec 30 23:26:47 * Molly shakes her head “Just normal farmers Dec 30 23:27:04 Huh... I suppose being moronic isn't just limited to nobles then Dec 30 23:27:24 * Molly nods, sighing Dec 30 23:27:41 I wish I hadn’t gone in there Dec 30 23:28:06 * Morgan nods Dec 30 23:28:13 She was very specific Dec 30 23:28:19 * Molly nods Dec 30 23:28:28 Perhaps it was just lies Dec 30 23:28:49 Well, she called Warwick a thief, so she can't be totally wrong Dec 30 23:29:08 * Molly smiles, wrapping her arms around herself like a hug Dec 30 23:29:14 true Dec 30 23:30:12 I don't... I'm not sure she's wrong Dec 30 23:30:33 Please... please, don’t Dec 30 23:32:15 * Morgan sits down Dec 30 23:33:54 She's a fate witch Dec 30 23:35:13 What is that? *she watches him* Dec 30 23:36:05 Vodacce magic... some of them can see the... threads of their lives, where they go, what it affects... Dec 30 23:36:49 It’s impossible! Lady Torrington doesn’t even -invite- Eisen guests Dec 30 23:37:08 No... she doesn't. Dec 30 23:38:02 * Molly rests her elbows on her knees, then her chin on her hands Dec 30 23:38:47 I can’t let myself believe I could be happy one day. When you are happy, it can be stolen away Dec 30 23:38:58 Yes... I know. Dec 30 23:39:19 Better that I just forget she said it Dec 30 23:40:59 The thing is... if she's seen what's to come, it comes whether you believe it or not Dec 30 23:41:22 Do you truly believe her? Dec 30 23:41:39 I am... forced to. Dec 30 23:41:44 why? Dec 30 23:43:00 Because... she told me things she could not know if she was a charlatan. Fortune tellers will guess, guide you to giving away an answer... a lost relative who's is a... male... then they ferret about looking for cues as to their relation... Dec 30 23:43:39 * Molly nods Dec 30 23:43:58 okay Dec 30 23:44:40 Your middle name, for example... Dec 30 23:46:08 She knows my middle name? Dec 30 23:46:43 Don't know, didn't ask... but... your middle name has two syllables *he watches her* no, -three- syllables... Dec 30 23:47:01 * Molly slightly shakes her head Dec 30 23:47:40 mmm... four, then. Ends in an... a. Dec 30 23:47:59 * Molly nods slightly Dec 30 23:48:46 I've no idea, by the way, I'm just reading your expressions... like a fortune teller does... however, what a fortune teller -cant- do, is give me the correct answer when I ask what my middle name is Dec 30 23:49:34 * Molly looking intrigued Dec 30 23:49:48 What is your middle name? Dec 30 23:50:29 Doesn't matter. The point is when I asked -her-, she knew. And she told me something else that no-one could know, not even by using the tricks a charlatan would. So... I think she's a real fate witch Dec 30 23:50:59 * Molly nods Dec 30 23:51:13 But she must be wrong Dec 30 23:51:21 Why? Dec 30 23:53:00 * Molly looks at him Dec 30 23:54:05 Because no man is going to fall in love with a serving maid with an overly large bottom, and a family that thinks she has fallen into sin Dec 30 23:54:28 * Morgan shrugs Dec 30 23:54:39 Stranger things have happened. Perhaps he'll beat some sense into your family Dec 30 23:56:32 * Molly shrugs “I am just going to live my life here, and work hard” Dec 30 23:56:56 Things have been set in motion, she says Dec 30 23:58:32 * Molly smiles gently Dec 30 23:59:04 You do truly believe there could be some nobleman out there just waiting to fall madly in love with me? Dec 30 23:59:25 I know better than to doubt a fate witch Dec 30 23:59:36 besides... I know who she's talking about Dec 30 23:59:45 You do? Dec 30 23:59:55 * Morgan nods