[20:27] (@Morgan) The most pertinent thing first... he regrets it
[20:30] * Molly frowns ever so slightly, so brief he nearly misses it, before her expression becomes solemn
[20:30] (Molly) How do you feel about him saying so?
[20:31] * @Morgan shrugs slightly
[20:31] (@Morgan) Its... a big thing. I imagined him being all arrogant and overbearing, but thats not how he was...
[20:32] * Molly nods slowly
[20:32] (Molly) That is surprising
[20:34] * @Morgan nods
[20:34] (@Morgan) it is rather
[20:34] * Molly watches him closely
[20:34] (Molly) Do you believe him?
[20:35] (@Morgan) Thats the question.... I think I do
[20:35] * Molly looks quite surprised
[20:35] (Molly) He must have been quite convincing in his remorse
[20:36] (@Morgan) an Eisen man is never so honest as when he's under attack...
[20:36] * Molly smiles
[20:36] (Molly) And was he?
[20:36] (@Morgan) in a manner of speaking...
[20:36] * Molly raises an eyebrow with curiosity
[20:37] (Molly) Oh?
[20:38] (@Morgan) I was pointing out his failings and whatnot...
[20:38] * Molly lifts her glass to her lips, sipping from it
[20:39] (Molly) I can see why he might not enjoy that
[20:40] * Molly sighs slightly
[20:41] ** New query from Morgan (Available on submenu 'Windows')
[20:42] (Molly) The trouble is, it is very easy to make an apology when all is said and done, even a heartfelt one. Seeing the consequences of our actions can lead us to feeling guilty, not necessarily for the original transgression, but for its outcome.
[20:43] * @Morgan nods
[20:43] (@Morgan) I dont think that was the case...
[20:43] * Molly looks to her glass
[20:43] (Molly) Perhaps I am becoming too cynical
[20:45] * Molly smiles slightly, looking back to him
[20:45] * @Morgan shakes his head
[20:46] (@Morgan) He's made allegations of several attempted annexations, along with having to deal with people out of public sight... he's going to provide details so they can be verified...
[20:47] * Molly frowns
[20:47] (Molly) Is that the sort of thing that could have happened? Would anyone try to annexe over such a situation?!
[20:49] (@Morgan) I think thats more a culmination of events, but yes, its possible
[20:52] * Molly looks thoughful
[20:52] (Molly) I can not see lying would benefit him
[20:53] (@Morgan) No... and its an awfully well fleshed out story to come up with so quickly...
[20:54] * Molly nods again, watching him
[20:54] (Molly) This was his motive?
[20:54] (@Morgan) Thats simplifying it, but it was the catalyst
[20:55] * Molly sips her wine
[20:56] (Molly) Can you tell me the non-simplified version? I still do not really understand *she smiles gently*
[20:56] * @Morgan sighs
[20:56] * Molly watches him
[20:57] (Molly) If you'd prefer not to, I will understand
[20:58] (@Morgan) It was dishonourable to wed a common girl, our trade partners were getting reluctant to stay partners... father wouldn't banish me, I did not abdicate... he felt he had no option but to remove the problem.
[20:58] * Molly nods slowly, quiet for a moment
[21:00] (Molly) There would have been another solution...
[21:00] * @Morgan nods
[21:00] (@Morgan) but he couldnt'[ see it
[21:01] (Molly) I doubt he could have done it. You are _brothers_
[21:02] * @Morgan nods
[21:02] (@Morgan) what other solution?
[21:03] (Molly) He could have killed you instead
[21:03] (@Morgan) No, he couldn't...
[21:03] * Molly smiles slightly
[21:04] (Molly) I suppose he's not anywhere near as good a swordsman as you
[21:04] * @Morgan shrugs
[21:05] (@Morgan) He's... formulaic, relying on established techniques... I'm not, thats all
[21:05] * Molly nods
[21:06] (Molly) What's done is done.
[21:07] * Molly watches him
[21:07] * @Morgan nods
[21:07] (Molly) What did your father say about it?
[21:08] (@Morgan) well, he had a bit of a shout at him, then locked himself away to drink himself stupid... I remedied that
[21:08] * Molly smiles
[21:08] (Molly) You made him unstupid?
[21:09] (@Morgan) I... unlocked his door, after a fashion, and removed the drink... and made him rethink the idiocy he was doing at the time
[21:11] * Molly watches him with amusement
[21:11] (Molly) Unlocked in the same way I unlock with hair pins?
[21:12] (@Morgan) Not... exactly
[21:13] * Molly laughs
[21:13] (Molly) Oh dear. The axe?
[21:13] (@Morgan) No no... my foot.
[21:14] * Molly laughs harder
[21:14] (Molly) You broke his door?
[21:15] (@Morgan) The frame, mostly
[21:15] (Molly) Well I suppose I couldn't be the only one with that dubious honour forever!
[21:15] (@Morgan) I recommended he blames it on orcs, but he says everyone will assume he's annoyed you anyway
[21:16] * Molly smiles ruefully
[21:16] (Molly) I think I'll never live it down
[21:16] (@Morgan) Probably not, no...
[21:17] * Molly sips her wine
[21:17] (Molly) Why was he behaving so erratically?
[21:18] (@Morgan) he feels guilty
[21:19] * Molly sighs
[21:19] (Molly) It wasn't his fault!
[21:20] (@Morgan) he was probably honour bound to banish me... and he knows if he'd done that, they'd probably still be alive...
[21:22] * Molly 's jaw muscles tighten, and she forces herself to sip her wine before speaking.
[21:23] (Molly) No, if Edward hadn't done what he did, they'd still be alive. That is where the blame should lie, not on him, or on you.
[21:24] (@Morgan) Its a losing argument I think blossom... we'll all feel guilt for it.
[21:25] * Molly lowers her eyes
[21:25] (Molly) I know.
[21:26] * Molly finishes her wine in one go, then puts blokners in her glass.
[21:28] * Molly downs it before smiling slighty
[21:28] (Molly) Maybe I'll just have to use magic to make him feel a little better
[21:29] (@Morgan) Best not, he'd probably explode
[21:30] * Molly smiles, though it isn't as bright as he's used to
[21:30] (Molly) What happens now?
[21:30] (@Morgan) They get married in the morning, father gives the gift he originally planned, we try to verify the details Edward gives me
[21:33] (Molly) Do you know what the gift is?
[21:33] * @Morgan nods
[21:33] * Molly watches him
[21:34] (Molly) Are you forbidden from telling me?
[21:34] (@Morgan) No...
[21:35] * Molly pouts playfully
[21:35] (Molly) But you don't want to?
[21:36] (@Morgan) If you want to know, I'll tell you
[21:36] (Molly) As always, I wish for whatever would please you most
[21:37] * Molly tries not to smirk
[21:37] (@Morgan) He's giving them a house...
[21:37] (@Morgan) or, rather, having one built for them
[21:37] * Molly looks a little disappointed briefly before smiling
[21:38] (Molly) That's very generous of him
[21:38] (@Morgan) well, its to go with the baronetcy
[21:38] * Molly 's jaw drops
[21:38] (Molly) A baronetcy?!
[21:38] * @Morgan nods
[21:40] (Molly) Wow!
[21:40] * Molly looks utterly shocked
[21:40] (Molly) That's lovely of him
[21:40] * @Morgan nods
[21:41] (Molly) He's utterly ruined my own wedding gift for them, of course, but it is wonderful news
[21:41] (@Morgan) If I'm honest, I'm rather surprised by it
[21:42] * Molly nods
[21:42] (Molly) It's rather a spectacular gesture
[21:44] (@Morgan) so what did you have in mind?
[21:44] * Molly blushes
[21:44] (Molly) It seems a little trivial now
[21:48] * @Morgan watches her
[21:49] (Molly) I ummm... I was giving them Pieter's old house in Innesbruck...
[21:50] * Molly looks to him
[21:50] (Molly) And I'd bought first refusal on the blacksmith's business.
[21:51] * @Morgan nods slowly
[21:52] * Molly shrugs slightly
[21:52] (Molly) Hardly a baronetcy
[21:52] (@Morgan) but close to friends
[21:52] * Molly nods
[21:53] (Molly) I know that HeinzHarold was unlucky to not be able to follow in his family occupation, I thought they'd like to be able to pass it on to their own children
[21:54] * @Morgan nods
[21:55] * Molly smiles
[21:56] (Molly) I'll find something else. I got the feeling that HeinzHarold didn't approve of Edward's flirting with Inga
[21:56] * @Morgan nods
[21:56] (@Morgan) Indeed
[21:56] * Molly nods
[21:57] (Molly) I suppose it could be perturbing
[21:57] * @Morgan nods
[21:57] (@Morgan) I would imagine so
[21:57] * Molly smiles slightly
[21:58] (Molly) Inga and my mother seemed very pleased by it
[21:58] (@Morgan) he's very charming when he wants to be
[21:59] * Molly nods thoughtfully, frowning slightly
[22:00] (Molly) Yes, I would think so
[22:02] (@Morgan) problem, blossom?
[22:02] (Molly) Perhaps I am too conflicted at present to see his charm
[22:02] * @Morgan nods
[22:03] (@Morgan) possibly
[22:04] * Molly pours and drinks more blokners. She notices his glass is still full
[22:04] (Molly) You aren't drinking tonight?
[22:04] * @Morgan picks up the glass, sipping the drink
[22:05] * Molly giggles
[22:05] (Molly) It was not a command
[22:05] (@Morgan) I know... I just hadn't thought to
[22:05] * Molly nods
[22:06] (Molly) It hasn't been the easiest of days
[22:07] (Molly) Are you glad it is done?
[22:07] * @Morgan nods
[22:07] (@Morgan) its something I no longer have to dread
[22:09] * Molly nods, biting her lower lip a moment
[22:09] (Molly) Is there much left that you do dread?
[22:10] (@Morgan) No, not really
[22:10] * Molly smiles gently, a hint of sadness in her eyes

[19:37] (Molly) I'm glad of that. I hate for you to be saddened or pained
[19:47] * @Morgan sips his drink, quiet
[19:48] * Molly frowns slightly
[19:48] (Molly) Have I upset you, liebes herz?
[19:49] (@Morgan) No, blossom, not at all
[19:49] * Molly smiles with relief
[19:50] (Molly) You did always say he was misguided
[19:50] * @Morgan nods
[19:51] (Molly) It must be strange to see him again...
[19:52] * @Morgan nods
[19:52] (@Morgan) very
[19:52] * Molly sips her blokners
[19:52] (Molly) I suppose I can see a resemblance
[19:53] (@Morgan) in what?
[19:53] * Molly smiles a little
[19:54] (Molly) Between the two of you
[19:54] * @Morgan shrugs
[19:54] (@Morgan) maybe
[19:55] (Molly) Your colouring is much the same, not much difference in height... And I'd guess your noses used to be similar?
[19:55] * @Morgan nods
[19:55] (@Morgan) I suppose so, aye
[19:55] * Molly watches him with a hint of amusement
[19:56] (Molly) HeinzHarold pointed out the superiority of my choice
[19:57] * @Morgan nods
[19:57] (@Morgan) he's not stupid, really
[19:59] * Molly giggles
[19:59] (Molly) He merely confirmed something I already knew
[19:59] * @Morgan nods
[20:01] * Molly looks mock thoughtful
[20:02] (Molly) Although... *she gives him a brief glance* I already knew that you were superior to _all_ men
[20:02] * @Morgan nods
[20:02] (@Morgan) naturally
[20:04] * Molly laughs
[20:05] (Molly) If you are already aware of your perfection, you no longer need me to tell you how wonderful you are!
[20:05] * @Morgan shrugs
[20:06] (@Morgan) I suppose not...
[20:07] * Molly brings her right index finger to the outside of her pursed lips, raising her eyes skyward in a pretend frown of confusion
[20:08] (Molly) Hmmm... In what way could I possibly serve you if not in that?
[20:09] * @Morgan sips his drink
[20:10] (@Morgan) well... I'm not sure...
[20:11] * Molly watches him with a little smile, trying to gauge his mood
[20:11] (Molly) Perhaps I'll no longer be of any use at all?
[20:11] (@Morgan) I doubt that
[20:11] (@Morgan) besides, you're better at planning for Innesbruck than I am
[20:12] * Molly giggles
[20:12] (Molly) And I _am_ contractually obliged to provide some heirs for you
[20:12] * @Morgan nods
[20:12] (@Morgan) indeed
[20:13] * Molly sips her blokners, looking thoughtful
[20:14] (Molly) Besides, Innesbruck is a challenge, and I enjoy challenges. Within reason, of course
[20:14] * @Morgan nods
[20:17] (Molly) I like to think I serve a purpose for you personally though. Although I have responsibilities for Sudlachenburg and Innesbruck, you are always my primary concern *she smiles softly*
[20:17] * @Morgan smiles
[20:19] (@Morgan) I definitely need you by my side
[20:19] * Molly takes his hand
[20:19] (Molly) Good.
[20:20] * Molly squeezes gently
[20:20] (Molly) I would never wish to be anywhere else.
[20:21] (@Morgan) good
[20:21] * Molly watches him a moment
[20:22] (Molly) And given that I have a shockingly powerful healing magic, I might be at your side for centuries!
[20:22] * @Morgan nods slowly
[20:22] (@Morgan) not something I'd considered.,,
[20:23] * Molly shrugs
[20:23] (Molly) Who knows? *she looks distracted*
[20:23] (@Morgan) problem blossom?
[20:23] * Molly shakes her head
[20:24] (Molly) No, no. I am fine
[20:24] * @Morgan watches her
[20:24] (@Morgan) sure?
[20:24] * Molly nods slowly, watching him right back
[20:25] (Molly) I was thinking that even if we do not survive longer than normal, I would still like to be beside you
[20:25] * @Morgan nods
[20:26] * Molly smiles a little
[20:26] (Molly) I'm not sure if that was too vague
[20:26] (@Morgan) possibly...
[20:27] (Molly) What I meant was that I would like to be buried beside you, if you would consider it
[20:27] * @Morgan thinks about it for a moment
[20:28] * Molly looks away
[20:28] (@Morgan) I thought maybe we'd be buried alongside Dietlinde...
[20:36] * Molly nods slowly, her expression quite untelling. Her mind is so conflicted and so full, it's a loud tangled mess that's indecipherable. Her emotions bounce around, flitting from one to another rapidly. None of this is visible on her face. She gently squeezes his hand
[20:37] (Molly) I think that would be a good solution
[20:38] (@Morgan) Think on it, blossom...
[20:44] * Molly bites her lower lip, swallowing a mouthful of blokners, difficult with such a lump in her throat. Her eyes downcast, only her thoughts reveal that she's trying not to cry. She takes a deep breath.
[20:44] (Molly) So does Edward know he's getting married?
[20:45] * @Morgan nods
[20:45] (@Morgan) he's not happy about it, but he's willing to do it...
[20:47] * Molly nods, looking back to him with a hard won smile
[20:48] (Molly) Did he take it with grace?
[20:49] (@Morgan) surprisingly
[20:50] * Molly smiles
[20:50] (Molly) Was that disappointing?
[20:50] (@Morgan) a little, though I have to say I wasn't feeling good about it at the time
[20:54] (Molly) About his reaction, or about making the match?
[20:55] (@Morgan) a bit of both...
[20:58] (Molly) Why, liebling?
[20:59] (@Morgan) I'm not the only one who lost a love...
[20:59] * Molly looks deeply skeptical
[21:00] (Molly) Oh?
[21:01] (@Morgan) the scandal had made the father of the girl he loves to refuse to allow him to marry her...
[21:01] * Molly looks thoughtful
[21:02] (Molly) Go on...
[21:02] (@Morgan) after his actions, he fled to them, confessing all to her father... and he banished him from seeing her again
[21:03] * Molly frowns
[21:03] (Molly) Her father knows?!
[21:04] (@Morgan) It explains why he said he was so sorry about it all...
[21:04] * Molly nods
[21:05] (Molly) He said to me one afternoon that he was very very happy to see you settling down again
[21:06] * @Morgan nods
[21:06] (@Morgan) Edwards return was actually to plead with father to intervene on his behalf
[21:07] * Molly sips her blokners
[21:07] (Molly) Would it have worked?
[21:07] (@Morgan) I don't see why not, working of course on the basis that father didn't know what he'd done
[21:08] (Molly) I meant with Freiarr Hapsburg
[21:08] (@Morgan) oh... I don't know
[21:08] * Molly looks somewhat serious
[21:08] (Molly) Does he love Mina?
[21:10] (@Morgan) I've no doubt
[21:10] * Molly watches him closely
[21:11] (Molly) Does she love him do you think?
[21:11] * @Morgan nods
[21:11] (@Morgan) I think so
[21:11] (Molly) Does that make a difference to you?
[21:13] * @Morgan nods slowly
[21:14] * Molly squeezes his hand gently
[21:14] (Molly) I can understand how that could make you feel conflicted
[21:15] * @Morgan nods
[21:19] * Molly watches him with a gentle expression
[21:19] (Molly) Do you wish to undo it?
[21:20] (@Morgan) to a degree...
[21:20] (Molly) It is what is best for Sudlachenburg.
[21:21] (@Morgan) Is it? I don't know that Sudlachenburg would be any worse off for it _not_ going ahead
[21:23] * Molly watches him a moment, sipping her blokners
[21:24] (Molly) That is surprisingly unEisen thinking, liebes herz
[21:25] * @Morgan shrugs, sipping the blokners
[21:25] (@Morgan) its consistent with me, though
[21:25] * Molly looks briefly thoughtful
[21:27] (Molly) Alright. *she turns more to face him* With the Gottkirchen Grafdom under our control, our northern border is completely protected. We have more soldiers to defend us, a larger secured trade area, a stronger reputation.
[21:31] * Molly waits for his argument against it, and in her feelings he knows she is trying to help him overcome his feelings of confliction
[21:33] * @Morgan nods slowly
[21:34] (@Morgan) completely protected by people who probably already resent us...
[21:35] (Molly) Why would they resent us?
[21:35] (@Morgan) taking over their land?
[21:37] (Molly) The Maubourgs? Or their Freiarrs, their "commoners"?
[21:37] (@Morgan) all of them
[21:39] (Molly) That's why it must be done smoothly and diplomatically... A touch of "for the good of Eisen" would help
[21:39] * Molly smiles a little
[21:39] * @Morgan frowns
[21:40] * Molly watches him enquiringly
[21:41] (Molly) He's the wrong man for the job of course, but I would not relinquish you to wed another simply for the good of Eisen!
[21:42] * @Morgan frowns harder
[21:43] * Molly looks confused
[21:43] (Molly) What have I said to displease you so?
[21:44] (@Morgan) Nothing, blossom
[21:44] (Molly) Then why do you frown?
[21:45] (@Morgan) Because... I'm having doubts that its the right thing to do... especially since I'd be preventing something I argue for
[21:46] * Molly sets her glass down, then boldly takes his and does the same, holding both his hands. She looks at him solemnly
[21:49] (Molly) He chose duty over love. He made that choice for you, because he felt duty was more important. You ask that he follows through only on his own choice.
[21:49] (@Morgan) while ignoring the ideals I stand for...
[21:52] (Molly) Ah liebes herz... *she squeezes his hands* the world we live in is cruel to love, insensible to it's importance. For most, duty guides and binds the future.
[21:53] (@Morgan) it shouldn't
[21:54] * Molly closes her eyes a moment
[21:54] (Molly) We do not even know she would still love him if she knew the truth
[21:55] * @Morgan sighs, leaning to pick his glass up
[21:55] * Molly releases both his hands with an apology
[21:56] (Molly) It would take a love very strong to accept such a fault in their spouse
[21:58] * @Morgan nods
[21:58] (@Morgan) I know
[21:59] * Molly sighs heavily
[21:59] (Molly) You think they may have that?
[21:59] (@Morgan) I think they might...
[22:00] * Molly rubs her forehead wearily
[22:03] (Molly) He doesn't deserve it. He doesn't deserve you breaking your word to Maubourg.
[22:04] (@Morgan) No, he doesn't... and I'm a hypocrite for not giving it to him anyway
[22:05] (Molly) And he would be a hypocrite if he accepted it.
[22:05] * @Morgan nods
[22:06] (@Morgan) but love is love
[22:07] (Molly) To rescind your word would damage your reputation
[22:07] (@Morgan) my reputation as a crazy man
[22:07] (@Morgan) an erratic, unpredictable, violent man...
[22:08] (Molly) Your reputation _was_ improving
[22:09] * Molly bites her lower lip
[22:10] (Molly) If it were anyone else, I'd be saying yes, break the betrothal. *she sighs*
[22:12] * @Morgan nods
[22:12] (@Morgan) I thought so
[22:15] (Molly) I resent him for hurting you. Being around him made me feel very possessive and defensive of you. I'm not sure I'm able to be completely fair about this
[22:16] * @Morgan nods
[22:16] (@Morgan) I understand
[22:17] (Molly) I suppose you might have felt a little similar about Kai's behaviour to me after the Rose sank?
[22:18] * @Morgan nods
[22:23] (Molly) Truthfully, I do not know what to suggest. Part of me says that he took away the choice of love over duty for so many, has left in his action's wake a wealth of guilt for everyone who touches the situation...
[22:23] * Molly sips her drink
[22:24] * @Morgan sighs, nodding
[22:24] (Molly) It does not seem right that the only one to be unscathed is him
[22:25] * @Morgan nods
[22:25] * Molly watches his expression
[22:25] (@Morgan) I know... I think it best to wait until we know more
[22:26] * Molly nods
[22:26] (Molly) If it comforts you any, you aren't the only one who would feel like a hypocrite
[22:28] * @Morgan nods
[22:30] (Molly) After all, it is mostly luck that's kept hidden that you wed a common girl this time also
[22:31] (@Morgan) You're a gentlemans daughter, which is perfectly suitable... and a lady of some far off land
[22:32] (Molly) Liebes herz, we both know that I am a commoner. I sometimes wish I wasn't, but it is what it is. My blood is filled with the soil of Avalon.
[22:33] * Molly smiles gently
[22:33] * @Morgan shrugs
[22:35] (Molly) I cannot pretend that duty is more important than love when I cared so little for _your_ duty that I agreed to marry you, knowing full well your father could have disowned you for it.
[22:36] (@Morgan) No, your father being a gentleman, status wise, negates that
[22:36] (Molly) He has been a gentleman less than two years
[22:37] (@Morgan) and I've had a reputation for unpredictable behaviour for that and a bit more... doesn't make it less true
[22:37] * Molly smiles
[22:38] (Molly) Alright, I'll conceed. I definitely chose love over duty with Curtis though
[22:39] (@Morgan) did you?
[22:40] (Molly) Yes. I chose the love I had for the Rose over my duty to an unwanted marriage
[22:40] * Molly smirks slightly
[22:41] (Molly) Loving you played a minor role in it also, of course
[22:41] (@Morgan) of course
[22:42] * Molly pretends to think
[22:42] (Molly) Maybe around half...
[22:43] * Molly grins
[22:43] * @Morgan smiles
[22:43] * Molly laughs
[22:44] (Molly) Alright, I'd have even sold the Rose to have you kiss me once more!
[22:45] (@Morgan) really?
[22:45] * Molly smiles
[22:45] * @Morgan looks surprised
[22:46] (Molly) I'd have kept the money, obviously... But if that had been your desire, that is what I'd have done
[22:46] (@Morgan) good job I'm attached to sailing then...
[22:46] * Molly nods
[22:47] (Molly) And quite generous with your kisses!
[22:48] * @Morgan nods
[22:48] (@Morgan) true
[22:48] * Molly sighs softly, looking at the flicker of the candle on the mantlepiece. He can see she's deep in thought but can read nothing
[22:49] (Molly) Life is too short not to be the better man...
[22:50] * @Morgan nods slowly
[22:50] * Molly watches him
[22:51] (Molly) You deserve better than to come down to the level you would have to descend to to punish him
[22:51] * @Morgan nods
[22:51] (@Morgan) providing, of course, he's telling the truth
[22:52] * Molly nods slightly
[22:53] (Molly) About Mina?
[22:54] (@Morgan) about all of it
[22:54] * Molly thinks a moment
[22:56] (Molly) Punishing him will do no real good. It won't ease anyone's guilt
[23:01] (@Morgan) that depends if he's still being duplicitous, doesn't it
[23:01] * Molly frowns
[23:02] (Molly) Does it? Your father will still wish he'd acted differently, you'll still wish you'd acted differently, and so on, regardless of his motivation
[23:03] (@Morgan) yes... but if he's lying about any of it, he'll deserve punishing
[23:04] (@Morgan) what are you trying to protect me from feeling, blossom#?
[23:04] * Molly 's eyes widen
[23:05] (Molly) I didn't realise you'd notice
[23:05] * @Morgan shrugs
[23:05] * Molly watches him a little warily
[23:07] (Molly) I suppose I am just a little uncomfortable. Whilst everyone around me is filled with remorse and regrets, I'm in an awkward position.
[23:07] * @Morgan watches her quietly
[23:09] (Molly) Had any of you acted differently, you would not have been in Tawstock, and the monsters from that portal would surely have killed me.
[23:09] * @Morgan nods
[23:09] (@Morgan) it is what it is
[23:09] * Molly nods
[23:12] (Molly) I love you. I'm sorry for what happened, but I don't want to feel guilty for the best thing that ever happened to me; you loving me in return. Edward being here and stirring up so much turmoil has made me feel that stronger than ever.
[23:12] * @Morgan nods
[23:15] * Molly smiles but her eyes remain solemn
[23:15] (Molly) Are you sorry you asked now?
[23:16] * @Morgan shakes his head
[23:16] (@Morgan) No
[23:16] * Molly smiles again
[23:18] (Molly) I hide my feelings to protect yours. It is not distrust but compassion that I act under
[23:19] (@Morgan) I understand blossom
[23:19] (Molly) Good, it is important
[23:20] (Molly) **the clock strikes three*
[23:20] (Molly) Oh! When did it get so late?!
[23:21] * @Morgan shrugs
[23:21] (@Morgan) recently
[23:21] * Molly smiles, finishing her blokners
[23:22] (Molly) Bed time I think
[23:22] * @Morgan nods
[23:22] (@Morgan) definitely
[23:24] * Molly stands, untying her hair. She slips into their bed in her shift, something he recalls her doing on every night she thinks he's uncomfortable.
[23:25] (Molly) We have a busy day ahead
[23:25] * @Morgan nods
[23:26] * Molly tries hard not to stare whilst he gets undressed
[23:26] * @Morgan slips into bed after finishing his blokners
[23:28] * Molly leans over, kissing him chastely on the cheek
[23:28] (Molly) Good night liebling
[23:28] (@Morgan) good night blossom