(Molly) Why would you thank me?
[21:36] (@Morgan) for saying so now
[21:36] * Molly lays beside him on the bed, naked and still damp from the bath, but looks contented and happy. None of the artificial feelings remain.
[21:36] (Molly) I just did not want you to think I hadn't said it because I no longer did
[21:37] (@Morgan) given your state of mind at the time, blossom, I didn't think that
[21:40] * Molly smiles, stretching out
[21:41] (Molly) I'm sorry about your shirt *she doesn't look that sorry, more teasing and playful*
[21:41] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
[21:41] (@Morgan) no you're not
[21:42] * Molly giggles
[21:42] (Molly) I really couldn't help myself
[21:47] * @Morgan nods
[21:47] (@Morgan) I think you're forgiven
[21:50] (Molly) I'm sure once I have better control of this ability, you reading my mind at the same time won't be quite so....
[21:55] (@Morgan) overwhelming?
[21:56] * Molly nods with a smile
[21:57] (Molly) Uninhibited, frenzied, intense
[22:01] * @Morgan nods
[22:01] (@Morgan) that too
[22:02] * Molly watches him with affection
[22:03] (Molly) Twice
[22:07] * @Morgan nods, smiling
[22:07] (@Morgan) aye, twice
[22:07] (Molly) And that's not-... It doesn't-... *she takes a deep breath* this is the first time?
[22:08] * @Morgan nods
[22:11] * Molly blushes a little
[22:12] (Molly) I wasn't sure if it was normal but my inexperience prevented it from occurring before
[22:12] (@Morgan) No, blossom
[22:14] (Molly) Even though my knowledge of certain areas of intimacy is quite shocking, I still know little of the basics
[22:19] (@Morgan) yet you implement that knowledge rather well
[22:20] * Molly blushes yet giggles
[22:20] (Molly) I have a rather beautiful canvas to work upon...
[22:21] * @Morgan blushes
[22:22] * Molly props up a little and kisses his cheek
[22:22] (Molly) You are a wonderful muse
[22:24] (@Morgan) I have my moments
[22:24] * Molly grins
[22:24] (Molly) Two of them
[22:25] * Molly sits up, moving toward the edge of the bed, though watches his reaction to her departure
[22:25] * @Morgan sighs
[22:26] * Molly looks at him with gentle enquiry
[22:26] (Molly) What is the matter, liebes herz?
[22:27] (@Morgan) nothing blossom, it was just rather nice laying here
[22:27] * Molly looks a little surprised
[22:27] (Molly) Do you wish me to come back?
[22:28] (@Morgan) No, I think we'd probably best get on with whatever else needs doing today
[22:29] * Molly nods, standing up
[22:29] (Molly) I was wondering something...
[22:29] (@Morgan) oh?
[22:31] (Molly) What would happen if you tried to heat water?
[22:31] * @Morgan looks confused
[22:34] (Molly) You tried to melt the sealing wax but it became a flame at your fingertip that hurt. I simply wondered what would happen in water
[22:36] (@Morgan) Oh, I see...
[22:36] * Molly watches him
[22:36] (Molly) You do not like the idea?
[22:37] (@Morgan) I'm wondering if I have little choice, actually
[22:38] * Molly frowns a moment
[22:38] (Molly) How so?
[22:38] (@Morgan) when you suppress your... ability, when it comes back its much more powerful, intense...
[22:40] * Molly looks puzzled
[22:40] (Molly) I do not understand
[22:40] * @Morgan looks frustrated
[22:40] (@Morgan) what dont you understand
[22:45] (Molly) Why would yours, which is controllable and at a time of your choosing, and doesn't have to be constantly suppressed, have the same hindrance as this which does?
[22:45] * @Morgan nods slowly
[22:45] (@Morgan) perhaps
[22:46] * Molly smiles reassuringly
[22:46] (Molly) After all, I do not heal everyone I touch
[22:47] (@Morgan) true
[22:48] * Molly watches him
[22:48] (Molly) What is it you fear could happen?
[22:49] (@Morgan) I worry that I'd hurt someone
[22:50] * Molly shakes her head
[22:50] (Molly) I doubt it
[22:51] * @Morgan nods
[22:51] (@Morgan) so are we thinking trying to heat the water from a small distance, so there's no contact with it?
[22:54] * Molly shrugs
[22:55] (Molly) To start with I thought of submersing your hand as it would be useful to know if the water prevents the pain
[22:55] * @Morgan nods
[22:55] (@Morgan) I suppose the bath would be an adequate learning ground
[22:59] * Molly grins
[22:59] (Molly) And if it works, I'll pop back in!
[22:59] * @Morgan chuckles
[23:00] (@Morgan) I think, though, I'll want my trousers
[23:00] * Molly brings them to him
[23:01] (Molly) Undamaged
[23:01] * @Morgan thanks her, pulling them on
[23:01] * Molly winks
[23:02] (@Morgan) I'm almost surprised
[23:05] (Molly) As am I. I'll fix your shirt, it'd draw comments otherwise
[23:05] * @Morgan shrugs
[23:05] (@Morgan) as you wish
[23:07] (Molly) Though I suppose Frau Kinner is married, and Bauer has been married three times... So it shouldnt really surprise anyone
[23:08] * @Morgan nods
[23:08] (@Morgan) true enough
[23:08] (Molly) Though I'm not sure quite how commonly shirt ripping is in most marriages!
[23:10] * @Morgan shrugs
[23:11] * Molly walks to the bath, feeling the temperature
[23:11] (Molly) Quite cool
[23:12] * @Morgan nods, walking to the tub
[23:14] * Molly watches him, waiting
[23:15] * @Morgan rolls his shoulders briefly, the way he does before a confrontation, and places his hand in the water
[23:16] (Molly) **it is indeed cool. Upon concentrating, a thin coating of flame forms around his hand, burning steadily. There is no pain
[23:17] * @Morgan mutters
[23:17] (@Morgan) well will you look at that
[23:18] * Molly grins
[23:18] (Molly) That is amazing!
[23:20] * Molly goes to put her hand in 
[23:21] (Molly) ((he would have time to stop her or the flames))
[23:21] (@Morgan) whoa, hang on
[23:22] * Molly laughs, surprised by his informality
[23:22] (Molly) Why liebes herz?
[23:25] (@Morgan) I dont want you burning yourself...
[23:27] (Molly) I would heal almost instantly
[23:27] (@Morgan) I know, but stlil...
[23:29] (Molly) Is the water warmer? **it is
[23:30] * @Morgan nods
[23:31] (Molly) Do you think you could boil it? *she looks thoughtful*
[23:31] (@Morgan) I'm not sure
[23:33] (Molly) ((does he try?))
[23:34] (@Morgan) ((aye))
[23:36] (Molly) **the flame intensifies until the water starts to bubble a little. Still he feels no pain.
[23:36] * Molly claps her hands with delight
[23:36] (Molly) Wunderbar!
[23:36] (@Morgan) given the amount of water, thats quite fast
[23:37] * Molly nods
[23:37] (Molly) How useful!
[23:38] * @Morgan nods
[23:38] (Molly) I tthink it warrants further investigation
[23:38] * Molly smiles
[23:39] * @Morgan looks confused
[23:39] (Molly) From a distance, whether you could leave a flame underwater and so on
[23:40] * @Morgan frowns
[23:40] (@Morgan) ok...
[23:42] * Molly blinks slowly
[23:42] (Molly) You haven't thought of it yet...
[23:43] (@Morgan) thought of what?
[23:43] * Molly smiles
[23:44] (Molly) How useful this will be on the Rose! Controllabe fire, light that continues even if it gets wet, no need for a fire to boil water. Imagine how much safer that will be!
[23:45] * @Morgan nods slowly
[23:45] (@Morgan) surrounded by the superstitious...
[23:46] (Molly) Maybe we should just have Avalon crew *she clearly teases him*
[23:47] * @Morgan pulls his hand out of the water
[23:47] (@Morgan) No, I'd quite like it to reach its destinations...
[23:47] * Molly goes to the table, finding writing things, and sits
[23:48] (Molly) I'd quite like her to stay in one piece!
[23:54] * @Morgan nods
[00:00] * @Morgan looks at the tub again, trying to visualise how to go about heating the water from a distance
[00:03] (Molly) **after a few minutes, it starts to bubble a little
[00:04] * @Morgan half chuckles
[00:05] * Molly looks up from her writing. She seems utterly at ease with her nakedness
[00:05] (Molly) Something amuses you?
[00:06] * @Morgan nods at the bath
[00:06] * Molly smiles
[00:07] (Molly) I'm impressed
[00:07] (@Morgan) so am I
[00:08] * Molly looks at him
[00:10] (Molly) I know it must be hard for you, but I think we might as well reap the benefits as well as the drawbacks of this magic
[00:10] (@Morgan) I know...
[00:13] (Molly) Although I will find it quite trying being fawned over when we go back downstairs
[00:13] (@Morgan) Are you sure you will be?
[00:13] * @Morgan concentrates on boiling the water faster
[00:18] (Molly) Yes, quite sure. I'll just have to get used to it
[00:18] (Molly) **it boils quickly
[00:20] (@Morgan) but... I'm feeling... 'normal' now
[00:20] (@Morgan) I'm actually quite impressed with this, you know
[00:22] * Molly looks surprised
[00:22] (Molly) You're no longer fascinated?
[00:24] * @Morgan smiles slightly
[00:24] (@Morgan) no more than usual
[00:25] * Molly smiles
[00:25] (Molly) That is wonderful news! I'm so relieved
[00:26] * @Morgan sniggers
[00:26] (@Morgan) so am I
[00:27] * Molly looks shocked, giggling
[00:27] (Molly) Twice
[00:28] (Molly) And now you won't have to run anyone through for coveting your woman!
[00:28] * @Morgan nods
[00:28] (@Morgan) always a good thing
[00:31] (Molly) Was it awful?
[00:31] * Molly continues writing
[00:31] (@Morgan) it wasn't easy... and it'd leave us rather low on staff...
[00:34] (Molly) Very low. I'm so glad it's over
[00:37] * Molly glances sideways
[00:38] (Molly) Although...
[00:38] (@Morgan) it had its moments?
[00:38] * Molly giggles
[00:38] (Molly) Can you guess how many?
[00:38] (@Morgan) two?
[00:40] * Molly grins
[00:40] (Molly) Will it be disappointing to go back to our normal intimacies?
[00:41] (@Morgan) well, no... but we may yet find a way to be closer to one end of the spectrum than the other
[00:41] * Molly looks confused
[00:41] (Molly) I don't understand
[00:42] (@Morgan) well, we could just be intimate more often...
[00:44] * Molly smiles
[00:45] (Molly) It has been almost every day for the whole week since we were wed. Is more than once a day common for married couples? *she looks intrigued*
[00:47] (@Morgan) actually, no
[00:47] (Molly) But you'd like that? If we could find time?
[00:47] * @Morgan nods
[00:48] * Molly smiles warmly
[00:48] (Molly) Starting after dinner?
[00:48] * @Morgan chuckles
[00:50] (Molly) Though if I remember, we were supposed to be discussing the image of you bound by the wrists later *she giggles*
[00:50] * @Morgan nods
[00:50] (@Morgan) true, true
[00:51] (Molly) **theres a knock at the door**