13[3:56am] * Molly heads towards the banquet hall. They can hear the excited chatter before they get in
10[3:56am] * @Morgan shifts his shoulders and adjusts his swordbelt
13[3:57am] * Molly pushes the door open and steps in. There are loud cheers and clapping
13[3:58am] * Molly blushes, looking at Morgan
10[3:59am] * @Morgan looks around at people, face neutral
13[4:00am] <04Molly> **All the guests appear to be there. Martha heads towards them.
13[4:01am] <04Molly> *adalbrecht waves to morgan*
10[4:02am] * @Morgan murmurs to Molly
[4:02am] <08@Morgan> remember, any impertinent questions, tell them to come ask my fist
13[4:02am] * Molly whispers back
13[4:03am] <04Molly> the secrets of your prowess are safe with me
10[4:03am] * @Morgan chuckles
[4:03am] <08@Morgan> I'll be with my father
13[4:03am] * Molly nods as Martha hugs her
10[4:03am] * @Morgan heads over to his father
13[4:04am] <04Molly> *he can hear martha as he walks off 'how are you feeling, moll, are you alright?'

13[4:05am] * Adalbrecht hands him a glass of Blokners, and draw him into the corner
13[4:05am] <04Adalbrecht> Well?
[4:05am] <08@Morgan> fine thank you
13[4:05am] <04Adalbrecht> Everything went to plan?
10[4:06am] * @Morgan sips the blokners
[4:06am] <08@Morgan> there was a plan?
13[4:06am] <04Adalbrecht> to legally bind the wedding, yes
[4:07am] <08@Morgan> oh... oh I see
13[4:08am] * Adalbrecht sips his own drink
13[4:08am] <04Adalbrecht> And?
10[4:09am] * @Morgan rolls his eyes
13[4:09am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[4:10am] <04Adalbrecht> And Inga is bringing the sheet?
[4:10am] <08@Morgan> once she recovers a little, yes
13[4:10am] <04Adalbrecht> she is unwell?
[4:11am] <08@Morgan> a little pale
13[4:11am] <04Adalbrecht> she was fine when she went upstairs
[4:11am] <08@Morgan> yes, I'm aware of that
13[4:12am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[4:12am] <04Adalbrecht> where is heinzharold?
[4:12am] <08@Morgan> with her
13[4:12am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[4:12am] <04Adalbrecht> Are you glad it's all over?
[4:13am] <08@Morgan> if you feel that way, I'd suggest you're doing it wrong
13[4:13am] * Adalbrecht goes red
13[4:13am] <04Adalbrecht> The wedding!
10[4:13am] * @Morgan sips his drink
[4:13am] <08@Morgan> its a relief, yes...
13[4:13am] <04Adalbrecht> Good
[4:15am] <08@Morgan> Molly was asking me if I'm going to captain the Rose when we sail
13[4:15am] <04Adalbrecht> And are you?
[4:15am] <08@Morgan> I dont know... my temper hasn't improved any these last years
13[4:15am] <04Adalbrecht> It is up to you, of course, but I'd regret not doing it if it were me
10[4:16am] * @Morgan frowns
[4:16am] <08@Morgan> maybe
13[4:17am] <04Adalbrecht> You have a while to decide, Molly told me the Rose won't be in port until the end of july
10[4:18am] * @Morgan sips the blokners
[4:19am] <08@Morgan> I'm concerned that I'll slip back into my navy ways
13[4:19am] <04Adalbrecht> In what respect?
[4:20am] <08@Morgan> the songs, for a start... they're either bawdy or dour
13[4:20am] <04Adalbrecht> So?
[4:20am] <08@Morgan> I'm concerned I'll push the crew too hard
13[4:21am] <04Adalbrecht> You have Molly. I've no doubt that she'll be a softening influence
[4:21am] <08@Morgan> maybe... when we're keeling over and running ahead of a strong wind, it might not be enough
13[4:23am] <04Adalbrecht> The crew will be used to worse. Pick ex-navy men, you'll be the best captain they ever had
10[4:24am] * @Morgan nods
13[4:25am] <04Adalbrecht> Besides, an Eisen crew would be best
[4:26am] <08@Morgan> when did you start stating the obvious?
13[4:26am] <04Adalbrecht> When you started being... what is it your mother says... a doubting thomas?
10[4:27am] * @Morgan laughs
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13[12:48am] <04Molly> 4:19am] <08@Morgan> I'm concerned that I'll slip back into my navy ways
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 13[4:19am] <04Adalbrecht> In what respect?
13[12:48am] <04Molly> [4:20am] <08@Morgan> the songs, for a start... they're either bawdy or dour
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 13[4:20am] <04Adalbrecht> So?
13[12:48am] <04Molly> [4:20am] <08@Morgan> I'm concerned I'll push the crew too hard
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 13[4:21am] <04Adalbrecht> You have Molly. I've no doubt that she'll be a softening influence
13[12:48am] <04Molly> [4:21am] <08@Morgan> maybe... when we're keeling over and running ahead of a strong wind, it might not be enough
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 13[4:23am] <04Adalbrecht> The crew will be used to worse. Pick ex-navy men, you'll be the best captain they ever had
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 10[4:24am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 13[4:25am] <04Adalbrecht> Besides, an Eisen crew would be best
13[12:48am] <04Molly> [4:26am] <08@Morgan> when did you start stating the obvious?
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 13[4:26am] <04Adalbrecht> When you started being... what is it your mother says... a doubting thomas?
13[12:48am] <04Molly> 10[4:27am] * @Morgan laughs
13[12:49am] <04Molly> I would have thought you'd have been keen to be in charge
10[12:51am] * @Morgan shrugs
[12:52am] <08@Morgan> not a position I'm normally in
13[12:54am] <04Molly> Might as well get used to it, running Sudlachenburg is harder than running a ship
[12:55am] <08@Morgan> maybe... though its current location isn't something you have to determine more than once
13[12:56am] * Molly sips his drink
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13[12:56am] * Adalbrecht sips his drink
13[12:57am] <04Adalbrecht> You were always good at navigating
[12:58am] <08@Morgan> I dont see how anyone isn't to be honesty
13[12:59am] * Adalbrecht smiles
13[12:59am] <04Adalbrecht> I wouldn't let most women try it
[12:59am] <08@Morgan> its only about paying attention
13[1:01am] <04Adalbrecht> Then you will have no problems as captain
[1:04am] <08@Morgan> there's more to it than knowing where you are, I think
13[1:09am] <04Adalbrecht> You worry too much
10[1:09am] * @Morgan shrugs
[1:09am] <08@Morgan> some say I'm reckless
13[1:10am] <04Adalbrecht> You're mellowing with age I think
13[1:10am] * Adalbrecht smiles
[1:11am] <08@Morgan> I'm not inclined to agree
13[1:12am] <04Adalbrecht> That's very true
10[1:13am] * @Morgan rolls his eyes
13[1:14am] * Adalbrecht laughs
[1:19am] <08@Morgan> I've got things to do here before then anyhow
13[1:20am] <04Adalbrecht> Oh?
10[1:22am] * @Morgan nods, sipping his drink
13[1:23am] <04Adalbrecht> Top secret things, I assume?
10[1:23am] * @Morgan frowns
[1:23am] <08@Morgan> that'd be irresponsible
13[1:23am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[1:23am] <04Adalbrecht> It would
[1:24am] <08@Morgan> no, I'm planning to oversee the begining of the guards... education in Claudia
[1:24am] <08@Morgan> and of course my meeting with the Eisenfurst tomorrow
13[1:25am] <04Adalbrecht> Aren't you going on honeymoon?
[1:25am] <08@Morgan> not in the next 24 hours
13[1:26am] * Adalbrecht smiles
13[1:27am] <04Adalbrecht> Don't keep yourself too busy, that's how the disagreements start
[1:27am] <08@Morgan> bear in mind I'm awake a lot more than most
13[1:29am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[1:30am] <04Adalbrecht> You'll be up at dawn then?
[1:30am] <08@Morgan> I imagine so
13[1:32am] <04Adalbrecht> Don't work too hard, you'll never have this time together over again.
10[1:32am] * @Morgan nods
[1:33am] <08@Morgan> I know... I simply must do some things though
13[1:34am] * Adalbrecht nods
13[1:34am] <04Adalbrecht> I know
13[1:37am] <04Adalbrecht> *varick appears from the crowd, coming straight to Morgan*
[1:38am] <08@Morgan> well if it isn't my partner in revolution
13[1:39am] <04Adalbrecht> V: *he hugs morgans legs*
10[1:39am] * @Morgan puts a hand on the boys shouler
[1:39am] <08@Morgan> you ok?
13[1:42am] <04Adalbrecht> V: I got sent for a nap *he frowns*
[1:42am] <08@Morgan> have you had one?
13[1:43am] <04Adalbrecht> V: yes, but no-one tucked me in or read to me
[1:43am] <08@Morgan> well, everyone is very busy today
13[1:46am] <04Adalbrecht> V: I know, but I missed you and everyone said you were too busy to see me
[1:46am] <08@Morgan> I'm sorry Varick, but there was
13[1:47am] <04Adalbrecht> V: *he nods* alright
13[1:51am] <04Adalbrecht> *Inga comes in, carrying the folded sheet towards the rear garden, and there is much clapping and cheering
10[1:54am] * @Morgan sighs and sips his drink
13[1:57am] <04Adalbrecht> V: *he looks at Morgan* why are they so excited, its only Inga?
10[1:58am] * @Morgan looks at the boy
[1:58am] <08@Morgan> I'm not even sure I could explain it to you
13[2:00am] <04Adalbrecht> V: People are very strange
13[2:01am] <04Adalbrecht> **the guests follow Inga outside to watch from the terrace*
13[2:05am] <04Adalbrecht> V: are we going too?
10[2:09am] * @Morgan looks at his father
13[2:10am] * Adalbrecht shrugs his shoulders
10[2:11am] * @Morgan frowns at his father
[2:13am] <08@Morgan> I uppose we may as well
13[2:14am] <04Adalbrecht> V: *he walks on*
10[2:14am] * @Morgan heads for the door
13[2:15am] * Adalbrecht follows them. Inga pegs out the sheet to much more clapping and shouting, the red mark clearly visible even from a distance.
13[2:16am] <04Adalbrecht> **Molly appears at Morgans side, speaking quietly** There's something very disconerting about standing with a group of people who are glad to see your blood spilled...
10[2:16am] * @Morgan smirks slightly
[2:17am] <08@Morgan> not such a new experience for me
13[2:17am] <04Adalbrecht> *she smiles* But this is not war
[2:18am] <08@Morgan> you made no such qualification previously
13[2:18am] <04Adalbrecht> *she looks puzzled* I don't entirely understand
10[2:18am] * @Morgan shakes his head
[2:19am] <08@Morgan> I've been speaking with my father, it always makes me quirky
13[2:19am] <04Adalbrecht> *she laughs*
13[2:20am] <04Adalbrecht> V: *he looks at the sheet, then at Molly and Morgan*
13[2:20am] <04Adalbrecht> *she looks nervously at Morgan*
13[2:21am] <04Adalbrecht> V: I get shouted at if I get food or drink on my sheets, it's not very fair.
10[2:21am] * @Morgan nods
[2:21am] <08@Morgan> I know... that'll change as you grow and take your place running your land
13[2:22am] <04Adalbrecht> V: Then I can do whatever I want?
[2:22am] <08@Morgan> in theory
13[2:23am] <04Adalbrecht> V: Won't you be there to tell me off? *he looks worried*
[2:23am] <08@Morgan> you'll be grown by then Varick
13[2:27am] <04Adalbrecht> V: Spose so... *he comes and stands close by them. The guests start to head back inside with little knowing smiles and congratulations as they pass the couple. Alarice comes over as part of a little group that includes the eisenfurst and his son as well as her sister. She looks at Morgan*
13[2:27am] <04Adalbrecht> 11•12Adalbrecht11• Congratulations, cousin.
13[2:27am] <04Adalbrecht> *Alarice+*
[2:27am] <08@Morgan> thank you
13[2:28am] <04Adalbrecht> *she looks down at Varick* Don't make a nuisance of yourself, Varick.
[2:28am] <08@Morgan> he's fine cousin
13[2:28am] <04Adalbrecht> *morgan can feel molly bristle at his side, and varick move closer to them both. He replies* Yes, mother.
13[2:29am] <04Adalbrecht> *she frowns, having told him before not to call her that. She curtsies to Morgan* As you say, veisgraf.
13[2:30am] <04Adalbrecht> **the others congratulate them, going inside, and alarice is swpt along with them, leaving the three of them alone on the terrace*
13[2:34am] <04Adalbrecht> V: *he sighs* When I'm a grown up she can't tell me off either.
10[2:34am] * @Morgan sips his drink
[2:35am] <08@Morgan> I know its very difficult for you right now Varick
13[2:35am] <04Adalbrecht> V: Don't like being told off
13[2:35am] <04Adalbrecht> *molly strokes his hair*
[2:37am] <08@Morgan> if its any consolation, I think she's more angry at me than you right now
13[2:38am] <04Adalbrecht> V: why?
[2:38am] <08@Morgan> because I contradicted what she said
13[2:39am] <04Adalbrecht> v: when are you leaving?
10[2:40am] * @Morgan looks at Molly
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13[2:41am] <04Molly> Monday morning, mauschen
13[2:41am] <04Molly> V: *he nods*
13[2:45am] <04Molly> V: I'll miss you
[2:45am] <08@Morgan> we'll miss you too Varick, very much
13[2:48am] <04Molly> V: next time, can I go on holiday with you?
[2:50am] <08@Morgan> are you not coming to join us after a while onboard the rose?
13[2:51am] <04Molly> V: Instead of living with mother anymore?
13[2:51am] <04Molly> V*he watches them both*
[2:52am] <08@Morgan> I've explained that, haven't I? Thats for you to choose.
13[2:54am] <04Molly> V: *looks confused*
[2:59am] <08@Morgan> when I spoke with your mother about it, we agreed you could come spend some time aboard the rose whichever way you decide, so no, not necessarily instead of living with your mother
13[3:00am] <04Molly> V: *he nods* When can I come?
[3:01am] <08@Morgan> we'll need to workout when is best in terms of travel and schedules
13[3:02am] <04Molly> V: But maybe before my birthday?
[3:02am] <08@Morgan> quite possibly
13[3:04am] <04Molly> V: *he smiles* how long will we sail for?
[3:05am] <08@Morgan> that depends on how long you wish to stay aboard
13[3:06am] <04Molly> V: Til I'm a man?
[3:07am] <08@Morgan> no, lad, I need to return here before then
13[3:08am] <04Molly> V: Why?
[3:08am] <08@Morgan> good question. To start learning how to run the land
13[3:10am] <04Molly> V: will you teach me while you learn?
[3:10am] <08@Morgan> that'll require you being here, Varick... I wont make a promise that I dont know if I can keep
13[3:13am] <04Molly> V: oh, alright
10[3:14am] * @Morgan sighs
[3:14am] <08@Morgan> If you're here, I'll teach you... or try to at least. Whether that means visiting with your mother or here permanently.
13[3:15am] <04Molly> V: *he nods*
13[3:17am] * Molly rubs Varicks shoulder
13[3:18am] <04Molly> shall we look for some cake, as you've been so good?
13[3:18am] <04Molly> V: *he nods, and runs back into the house*
13[3:18am] * Molly smiles at Morgan
13[3:19am] <04Molly> He's so much stronger than we give him credit for, at his age I would have cried if I'd been spoken about like that in front of others
10[3:19am] * @Morgan nods
[3:20am] <08@Morgan> sometimes she makes me angry enough to throttle her
13[3:20am] <04Molly> me too. I don't think I'll ever understand how she can treat him like that.
10[3:23am] * @Morgan shakes his head
13[3:27am] * Molly frowns
13[3:27am] <04Molly> did we ought to be letting him choose, or should we just have done what we as adults know would be best for him?
[3:27am] <08@Morgan> do we have much choice?
13[3:28am] <04Molly> without running the risk that he will choose her and we'll be trying to fight against his choice?
[3:29am] <08@Morgan> if we tried to do it without his choice, we'd still be fighting her
13[3:30am] <04Molly> I'd imagine we can gather enough evidence to win. She already dislikes me, I am not troubled that she will like me even less for it
[3:31am] <08@Morgan> what evidence?
13[3:33am] <04Molly> your father has seen her inappropriate behaviour, inga and heinrich could both also testify to that. There was the maid in innesbruck who told my mother about the abnormal way Varick was treated, and also the nanny who we need to visit in seeufer.
10[3:34am] * @Morgan sighs
[3:35am] <08@Morgan> would that not now be breaching his trust?
13[3:36am] <04Molly> that depends. to gather our evidence need not be known to him. It would only be when we actually apply to the Eisenfurst for his blessing that it will become known.
10[3:37am] * @Morgan chews the side of his thumb
[3:37am] <08@Morgan> I have a meeting with him tomorrow
13[3:38am] * Molly nods
13[3:38am] <04Molly> Perhaps you might test the waters a little?
[3:38am] <08@Morgan> he's been looking into the options of removing her stewardship
13[3:39am] * Molly nods
13[3:39am] <04Molly> That could be very helpful
13[3:39am] * Molly watches him, and puts a hand on his arm
[3:40am] <08@Morgan> my father wont be happy
13[3:40am] <04Molly> Morgan you and I both know that sometimes family members do things to us that are intolerable. We both also know how hard it can be to take the required action. How much harder must that choice be to make when you are a small child, not an experienced adult?
10[3:42am] * @Morgan sighs
13[3:44am] <04Molly> you feel I am wrong, or too emotionally invested in the situation to be clear-headed?
[3:45am] <08@Morgan> I think we both suffer from the latter
13[3:45am] * Molly smiles fondly at him
13[3:46am] <04Molly> Why will your father object?
[3:46am] <08@Morgan> because I've agreed to one course of action
13[3:47am] <04Molly> and an excellent tactitian sticks to one course of action even when there is no improvement?
[3:48am] <08@Morgan> just because progress isn't apparent, that does not mean there is none
13[3:48am] <04Molly> I think we've just seen evidence that there has been no positive progress in her interaction with him
10[3:50am] * @Morgan nods
13[3:51am] * Molly smiles
13[3:51am] <04Molly> we needen't decide right now
[3:53am] <08@Morgan> I rather think we already have
13[3:53am] * Molly smiles
13[3:53am] <04Molly> I think you're right
[3:57am] <08@Morgan> I'll test the waters with the Eisenfurst tomorrow
13[3:58am] * Molly nods
13[3:58am] <04Molly> thank you
[4:01am] <08@Morgan> I just hope it doesn't upset Varick too much
13[4:02am] <04Molly> we'll tell him when we have to
[4:02am] <08@Morgan> he'll understand eventually
13[4:03am] <04Molly> of course
[1:16am] <08@Morgan> I suppose we should make ourselves available
13[1:17am] <04molly> No doubt
13[1:17am] * molly smiles
10[1:19am] * @Morgan offers his arm
13[1:21am] * molly takes it, squeezing slightly as he leads her back into the throng
13[1:24am] <04molly> **the guests are all milling around, or sat down drinking coffee and eating cakes
10[1:25am] * @Morgan heads for a servant
13[1:27am] <04molly> **reinhardt the butler is stationed by the door. he bows* My Lord?
[1:28am] <08@Morgan> I'm in need of some coffee, Reinhardt... would you be so good as to arrange some for me?
13[1:29am] <04molly> *he nods* I'll go and make a fresh pot, just for you, my Lord
10[1:29am] * @Morgan smiles
[1:29am] <08@Morgan> thank you
13[1:30am] <04molly> *he leaves*
13[1:35am] <04molly> **after a little while, he returns with a pot and two cups* Where would you like it, my Lord?
10[1:35am] * @Morgan indicates a table
[1:35am] <08@Morgan> just there, thank you
13[1:36am] <04molly> *he puts it down. The table is otherwise empty*
10[1:38am] * @Morgan pours a cup
[1:38am] <08@Morgan> you want some?
13[1:39am] <04molly> *he looks confused* me, my LorD?
10[1:39am] * @Morgan smiles slightly
[1:39am] <08@Morgan> I actually meant my wife, but if she doesn't... there'll be a spare cup
13[1:39am] <04molly> *he goes very red, bows, and goes back to where he was standing*
13[1:40am] * molly giggles
13[1:40am] <04molly> It's going to take some getting used to
10[1:44am] * @Morgan nods, pouring another cup
[1:44am] <08@Morgan> it'll take a while
13[1:44am] * molly takes the cup and sits beside him
13[1:45am] <04molly> **very quickly they're joined by HH, inga and claudia*
13[1:45am] <04molly> C: Don't mind if we join you, do you?
[1:48am] <08@Morgan> No, I dont mind... do you mind veisgraffin?
13[1:49am] * molly smiles
13[1:49am] <04molly> Of course not
10[1:50am] * @Morgan sips his coffee, wincing slightly
13[1:50am] <04molly> C: *she produces some more cups from another table, and helps herself to Morgans coffee, then pours a cup for the others*
13[1:51am] <04molly> C: It wasn't a huge disaster, even with HeinzHarold being allowed to talk
[1:52am] <08@Morgan> I thought it wasn't too bad... apart from regaling them with tales of my injuries
13[1:53am] <04molly> C: That was the best bit *she grins*
[1:54am] <08@Morgan> HH: I thought it important that our neighbours know you wont make war on them because the first thing that'll happen is you injuring yourself
13[1:54am] * molly smiles at HH
13[1:55am] <04molly> You were unlucky to go first, I'd hate to think what might come up in his best man speech
[1:55am] <08@Morgan> **HH Grins: He'll not do it, he's far too noble for that
13[1:57am] * molly looks to morgan questioningly
[1:59am] <08@Morgan> he's probably right
13[1:59am] <04molly> C: maybe I should write your speech then
[2:00am] <08@Morgan> HH: You wouldn't!
13[2:01am] <04molly> C: Oh I would. No holds barred.
[2:12am] <08@Morgan> HH: Thats completely not allowed
13[2:13am] * molly smiles
13[2:13am] <04molly> I'm sure Morgan will be fair and just
[2:13am] <08@Morgan> just what?
13[2:16am] * molly laughs
13[2:16am] <04molly> Sorry, perhaps it doesnt translate well
[2:18am] <08@Morgan> I dont know that I could willingly subject Inga to that anyway
13[2:18am] <04molly> I: Oh his past can't be that shocking *she smiles at HH*
[2:19am] <08@Morgan> shocking, no... just a litany of nefarious deeds
13[2:21am] <04molly> C: A long, long litany *she laughs*
10[2:24am] * @Morgan sips his coffee
[2:24am] <08@Morgan> you can, however, be glad you dont have to suffer this
10[2:24am] * @Morgan motions towards the crowd
13[2:25am] * molly nods, looking at them
13[2:25am] <04molly> or the sheet nonsense.
13[2:27am] <04molly> I: *she nods* I hope we'll be able to have a quiet, simple wedding
[12:19am] <08@Morgan> there is something to be said for pagentry and pomp, mind
13[12:20am] * molly smiles
13[12:21am] <04molly> **the other guests seem to be enjoying themselves, and Alarice, holzheim, jarvie and the fischlers seem to be forming a close-knit group
10[12:23am] * @Morgan sips his coffee
[12:24am] <08@Morgan> I must remember to go over with Jarvie how she knows Colonel Kai
13[12:24am] * molly nods
13[12:24am] <04molly> I'd be interested to know also
[12:24am] <08@Morgan> I do, however, know how she knows one Lieutenant Cristoban
13[12:26am] <04molly> Really? How?
[12:27am] <08@Morgan> a club
13[12:27am] <04molly> Perhaps that is also how she knows the Colonel?
[12:27am] <08@Morgan> I dont think frequents that cluib
13[12:29am] * molly shrugs
13[12:30am] <04molly> it's very odd
10[12:33am] * @Morgan nods
13[12:33am] <04molly> **the evening rolls along smoothly. It is approaching 8 o'clock when Varick comes over to them.
13[12:33am] <04molly> V: The graf says I have to go to bed
[12:34am] <08@Morgan> then, my young friend, it looks like you'll have to go to bed
13[12:35am] <04molly> V But I'm not *he yawns* tired
[12:35am] <08@Morgan> I can see that
13[12:37am] <04molly> V: *he looks at Morgan* you wont leave without telling me, will you?
[12:37am] <08@Morgan> leave?
13[12:37am] <04molly> V to go on holiday
[12:38am] <08@Morgan> No, Varick, we wont
13[12:42am] <04molly> V: *he nods* Alright. *he goes off towards the maid waiting at the doorway*
13[12:43am] * molly watches him go
13[12:43am] <04molly> He'll be fine, won't he?
[12:43am] <08@Morgan> I think so
13[12:47am] * molly smiles. The servants slowly encourage the group into the ballroom.
10[12:49am] * @Morgan stands up
[12:49am] <08@Morgan> I suppose we'd best follow along...
13[12:51am] * molly nods. Everyone else is already in when they bring up the rear, and music has already started. Many couples are dancing, and glasses of champagne are being handed around by the maids.
13[12:54am] <04molly> **the song ends, and Eisenfurst fischler stands in the centre of the floor, holding something square in one hand. He calls them all to attention, and beckons molly to him
10[12:55am] * @Morgan wanders forward to the edge of the guests, watching carefully
13[12:55am] * molly looks briefly perturbed, but goes over, applauded by the guests. He whispers something to her, and she nods, kneeling. He takes something from the box, and gives the box to a maid.
13[1:00am] <04molly> *he puts a stunning silver circlet on her crown* We, the konigsreich of Fischler, welcome and recognise the new veisgrafin von Sudlachenburg. May her reign be happy and fruitful!
10[1:06am] * @Morgan glances at various guests, primarily the maubourgs and Alarice
13[1:08am] <04molly> **the maubourgs look shocked and envious. Alarice looks unnervingly disinterested
13[1:09am] <04molly> *he offers Molly a hand, and she stands up. He bows to her, and she curtseys in return. The music begins again, and Fischler beckons Morgan over
10[1:09am] * @Morgan walks across to him
[1:10am] <08@Morgan> your grace?
13[1:11am] <04molly> F: I believe until you dance with your lovely wife, none of us are permitted to.
13[1:11am] <04molly> F: *he smiles*
10[1:12am] * @Morgan smirks slightly
[1:12am] <08@Morgan> I could really rather scupper some plans tonight then
13[1:13am] <04molly> F: *he nods* You probably could... I'd not recommend it though.
10[1:14am] * @Morgan inclines his head
[1:14am] <08@Morgan> despite my reputation, I'm not so completely stubborn as to ignore good advice... if you'll excuse us...
13[1:16am] <04molly> F: *he nods, leaving them to it*
10[1:16am] * @Morgan approaches Molly
[1:17am] <08@Morgan> my veisgrafin, would you honour me with this dance?
13[1:18am] * molly smiles, holding out her hands
10[1:18am] * @Morgan takes them
13[1:19am] * molly whispers
13[1:19am] <04molly> is everyone still staring?
10[1:20am] * @Morgan slowly turns his head and looks at everyone
13[1:20am] <04molly> **they are
[1:21am] <08@Morgan> aye, blossom, they are
13[1:21am] * molly nods
13[1:21am] <04molly> I thought that would probably be the case
[1:21am] <08@Morgan> chances are they're waiting to see if I trip over my own boots
13[1:22am] * molly giggles
13[1:22am] <04molly> is that likely?4
[1:22am] <08@Morgan> about as likely as Claudia accidentally injuring someone
13[1:22am] <04molly> accidentally, or 'accidentally'?
[1:22am] <08@Morgan> accidentally...
13[1:23am] <04molly> ahhhh
13[1:34am] * molly allows him to lead the dance. The circlet is so shiny its distracting, and is set with lots of twinkling stones
10[1:34am] * @Morgan moves smoothly around the floor
[1:34am] <08@Morgan> thats an awfully shiny thing you've got there
13[1:35am] <04molly> Don't you like it?
[1:36am] <08@Morgan> I do... it suits you
13[1:36am] * molly giggles
13[1:36am] <04molly> I'd have thought it far grander than I
[1:37am] <08@Morgan> no, its about right for a veisgrafin
13[1:39am] * molly smiles, and whispers
13[1:39am] <04molly> would you prefer it worn by itself, liebes herz?
10[1:39am] * @Morgan chuckles
[1:39am] <08@Morgan> I think thats something we'll have to try
13[1:39am] * molly grins
13[1:40am] <04molly> Once I've danced with everyone who wishes to, we might be able to make our good nights.
10[1:40am] * @Morgan nods
[1:40am] <08@Morgan> I would think so
13[1:41am] * molly glances over his shoulder at the crowd thats gathering at the edge of the dancefloor.
13[1:41am] <04molly> That is looking to be quite some time away!
[1:42am] <08@Morgan> if you need a break from it, to sit down, just say so blossom... or beckon one of us over, we'll see that you get a sit down
13[1:43am] <04molly> I'm sure I have enough energy to get through the dancing, fear not
13[1:44am] <04molly> **the song comes to an end, and she kisses his cheek softly*
[1:47am] <08@Morgan> I suppose I'd best clear the floor
13[1:48am] * molly nods as Fischler approaches
13[1:48am] <04molly> F: Might I cut in? *he addresses the question to morgan*
[1:49am] <08@Morgan> of course, your grace
13[1:52am] <04molly> F: *he waltzes molly across the floor with surprising vigor for his age. He is followed by most of the other male guests, and she has danced with nearly everyone by the time he gets to speak with her again. During these dances, many of the women sit and watch, or talk in small groups.
10[1:56am] * @Morgan stands against a wall much of the time, drinking coffee
13[1:58am] <04molly> **eventually, just before midnight, Molly has danced at least once with everyone, and makes a move from the dancefloor towards morgan.
13[2:00am] * molly smiles at him
13[2:01am] <04molly> That's enough, I don't think I could dance another minute!
10[2:01am] * @Morgan smiles warmly
[2:01am] <08@Morgan> I did wonder if you'd start wearing grooves in the floor
13[2:03am] <04molly> I might well have done. *she smiles, taking a last look. Everyone else is either engrossed in dancing, like alarice and isiah, or in talking, like Jarvie and Claudia* are you ready to retire, liebling?
10[2:03am] * @Morgan nods
[2:03am] <08@Morgan> I think so blossom
13[2:04am] <04molly> Did we ought to tell anyone, or will they realise?
[2:04am] <08@Morgan> probably best tell someone
13[2:04am] * molly looks around, spotting adalbrecht and david smoking together at a table
13[2:05am] <04molly> our fathers perhaps?
10[2:05am] * @Morgan nods
13[2:06am] <04molly> **they are both fairly tipsy when their children appear at the table.**
13[2:07am] <04molly> D: Are you two still awake?!
[2:07am] <08@Morgan> no
13[2:08am] <04molly> D: *he grins, looking at Adalbrecht* Pay up, I told you they wouldn't be in bed before midnight!
13[2:08am] <04molly> A: *he laughs as well, sliding three gold coins across the table*
[2:09am] <08@Morgan> I'm sorely disappointed in both of you
13[2:09am] <04molly> D&A both laugh hard, which makes Molly giggle
13[2:10am] <04molly> A: Aren't you dancing anymore?
[2:10am] <08@Morgan> you pair are just full of accurate observations tonight, arent you
13[2:11am] <04molly> D: Do you want to sit with us and join in?
10[2:11am] * @Morgan looks at Molly
[2:11am] <08@Morgan> your choice blossom
13[2:12am] * molly looks at the nearest clock.
13[2:12am] <04molly> No, I don't think so, we've still got seven minutes to make _my_ father have to give _your_ father his money back! *she winks at him*
10[2:13am] * @Morgan nods slowly
13[2:13am] <04molly> D&A both laugh again, and David gives the money back.
10[2:13am] * @Morgan scratches his cheek
[2:14am] <08@Morgan> mind you... if you go before, and I go after, they'd both have to pay us, I think
13[2:14am] * molly raises an eyebrow cheekily
13[2:14am] <04molly> Is it worth it, for six guilders?
10[2:15am] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
[2:15am] <08@Morgan> of course not
[2:15am] <08@Morgan> but it was nice to see them both thinking they'd be out of pocket
13[2:16am] * molly laughs, and the two men look somewhat sheepish.
13[2:16am] <04molly> Goodnight, fathers.
10[2:16am] * @Morgan bows his head to them
13[2:16am] * molly takes his hand, squeezing softly
10[2:17am] * @Morgan turns and leads her from the room
13[2:18am] <04molly> six minutes... *she giggles, striding to keep up with him* Would you even be able to get this dress off in that time?
[2:19am] <08@Morgan> without damaging it? maybe
13[2:19am] <04molly> and with?
[2:19am] <08@Morgan> easily
13[2:19am] * molly smiles, nodding