(@Morgan) <AndroUser> A:  *she marches off ahead of him into the hall way, colliding with Molly. Molly takes a step back, and Alarice locks eyes with her, the tension high. Alarice mutters something to her, it takes about 7 or 8 seconds. Morgan can see the fury flash in Mollys eyes, and he has enough sense of her to know Alarice will get slapped if he doesnt intervene very rapidly
(@Morgan)  * Morgan moves quickly, barging Alarice further along the hallway
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> You just can't help yourself, can you
(@Morgan)  <AndroUser> *she swears at him loudly, with words he hasnt heard since his time in the navy, as the guards haul her out. The silence in the hallway feels like a vacuum, deafening as the three of them stand watching the doirs slam behind her
(AndroUser) Fischler: *He sighs deeply* If you'd like to say "I warned you", now would be a good time
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I'm sorry I had to
(AndroUser) F: *He nods* I'll send a rider to take word to your father so he doesn't hear it through gossip.
(@Morgan) thank you your grace
(AndroUser) F: Will you be here next week for the trial?
(@Morgan) I don't think so. I don't think it'd be good for Varick to be around all of that
(AndroUser) F: I will need statement from you both
* @Morgan nods, sighing
(AndroUser) F: I know it will be politically difficult for your family, but that cannot be helped, I'm afraid
* @Morgan smiles faintly
(@Morgan) As you may be aware, thats not something I take much notice of
(AndroUser) F: *He nods* unfortunately, the potential consequences are... severe
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) while I'd rather not see that be the end result, it was the risk she took
(AndroUser) *He nods* I need to set about annuling their marriage. Will you excuse Me?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) of course
(AndroUser) F: *He bows to Molly before leaving. She stands in the hallway watching him go long after he has disappeared
* @Morgan swears in Avalonian
** You're now known as Molly
* Molly looks at him briefly. Her colour is back, and there's nothing that hints of how close a brush with death she's had
(Molly) You feel perhaps the situation has gotten out of hand, liebling?
(@Morgan) It went where it had to go
* Molly sits in the window seat
(Molly) I should have been more guarded, I am sorry
(@Morgan) You've nothing to be sorry for blossom
* Molly looks unsure, biting her lower lip
* @Morgan looks at her
(@Morgan) She made her choices, she has to deal with the consequences 
(Molly) If I had been more suspicious, I would have smelled it first, and then the situation would not have escalated. You could have just spoken to Her, rather than her being arrested. The family will lose reputation...
* @Morgan shakes his head
* Molly looks down at her hands in her lap
(@Morgan) Blossom... the comte signed a statement that Alarice paid him to arrange Karstens death. 
* Molly looks up in surprise, her gaze searching his face
(Molly) Is he truthful?
(@Morgan) I've no doubt
(Molly) How... How did she do that? And why? He was her husband.
(@Morgan) its a long story. She's the ultimate spoiled child, I suppose
(Molly) It was because of Natasha?
(@Morgan) That may have been part of it, but certainly not all of it
* Molly looks a little alarmed
(Molly) Does he know about Natasha?
(@Morgan) who?
(Molly) The comte
(@Morgan) I don't think so... not what you're thinking at least
* Molly nods, looking relieved
(Molly) That is good news.  What will happen to him now?
(@Morgan) he's been... escorted from the area with strict instructions to go home... or anywhere that isn't Eisen or Avalon
* Molly nods
(Molly) Good. *She pauses* how will your father react?
(@Morgan) badly I suspect
* Molly smiles slightly wrapping her arms round herself as if cold
* @Morgan puts a hand on her arm
(@Morgan) I'm sorry she got so close to hurting you
* Molly bites her lip again, shaking her head
(Molly) I wasn't even scared for myself... *She looks up at him with a faint shimmer of tears on her lower lash line*
* @Morgan cups her chin
(@Morgan) I'm not doing a very good job of keeping you safe
* Molly looks at him, so earnestly
(Molly) You are. I would not have survived these things if it were not for you
(@Morgan) if I hadn't messed with that thing in the summerhouse...
* Molly bites her lip again
(Molly) Then I would not be here tonight.
(@Morgan) how're you feeling now?
* AndroUser thinks about it
(AndroUser) I am calming. I was scared for you if you'd lost me, and how guilty you'd feel
* @Morgan nods
* AndroUser smiles slightly
(AndroUser) And I am still rather angry at her.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) understandable I expect
* AndroUser looks at him, trying to assess how candid to be
(AndroUser) Even though we do not wish to make a child yet, the thought that she could have killed your child within me fills me with more rage than I can express. I am not sure I have felt such intense, visceral anger before.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) That I can fully understand
* AndroUser smiles slightly, taking his hand
(AndroUser) I am glad you can understand It, though it surprised me!
* @Morgan nods
(AndroUser) Pre-emptive maternal instinct, I suppose
(@Morgan) sounds about right
* AndroUser nods, watching him closely
(AndroUser) Maybe in the distant future we'll see just how powerful that instinct gets *She grins*
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I hope so
* AndroUser squeezes his hand
(AndroUser) Not for a while though, for we have much to do and see first
(@Morgan) indeed. If things could stop being so damn complicated all the time, that would be great
(AndroUser) If only it could be like those blissful days at the Golden Lantern... *She leans her cheek against his shoulder*
(@Morgan) with the creepy fire that won't go out
(AndroUser) That was rather fascinating
(AndroUser) Perhaps we should return there after we have settled things in Avalon but before taking up residence in Innesbrucke?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) maybe. It was rather peaceful
(AndroUser) It would be autumn or winter by then...
* @Morgan nods
* AndroUser giggle quietly
(AndroUser) We will have to wear clothes
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) absolutely
(AndroUser) Such a shame. You'll have to find other things to sketch.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'm afraid so
(AndroUser) It would be nice to go again though. I will be pleased to finish the tasks before us in Avalon
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Strangely I'm a little... apprehensive as to Lady Torringtons reaction
* AndroUser nods, moving away enough to see his face
(AndroUser) What is troubling you?
(@Morgan) I protected her for a long while.... she'd be dead or deposed several times over were it not for my actions. I'm concerned she'll feel I am abandoning her
(AndroUser) It is a challenging situation, that is true...
* AndroUser chews her lower lip
(@Morgan) whats wrong blossom?
(AndroUser) I am simply pondering whether we can assist her in finding another such master-at-arms
* AndroUser looks up at him playfully
(@Morgan) such as?
(AndroUser) But it is futile, for there are no other men as good and strong as you on Theah! She will have to settle for a very poor imitation at best
(@Morgan) I'm sure we'll find someone with a penchant for protecting a heady young woman with very little sense
(AndroUser) I suspect you would feel better were you to be offering to aid in finding a replacement
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) perhaps
(AndroUser) I would suggest perhaps writing to her instead, but I must go to Tawstock to tie up my father's estate and speak with my brothers  regardless
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I think she deserves an in person explanation
(@Morgan) don't you?
(AndroUser) Yes... but I do not like situations that may encourage you to feel guilty for not protecting others
(@Morgan) I know, blossom
* AndroUser smiles wryly
(AndroUser) Besides, you have your hands full protecting another woman who frequently finds herself in danger!
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Claudia does have that tendency, aye
* AndroUser nudges him gently
(AndroUser) I meant me!
(@Morgan) I gathered
(AndroUser) I thought perhaps we'd just stay in Avalon as little time as we needed to
(@Morgan) whyso, blossom?
* AndroUser pauses a moment, constructing her thoughts
(AndroUser) It doesn't feel like home anymore
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Its been an awfully long time since I felt I had one
* AndroUser looks at him solemnly, voice quiet
(AndroUser) And do you now?
* @Morgan frowns
(@Morgan) I think so
* AndroUser takes his hand, and gently places it over her heart
(AndroUser) No matter where we go, or what we do, I swear you will always have a home. Right here.
(@Morgan)  * Morgan nods
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> thank you blossom
* AndroUser lowers his hand but doesn't stop holding it
(AndroUser) When you first expressed a wish to settle here I wondered if it would be easy for me to say goodbye to Avalon
(@Morgan) and it wasn't as hard as you imagined?
* AndroUser tries valiantly not to smirk
(AndroUser) I found that the one thing I truly loved in my live in Avalon was still the thing I loved most in my life in Eisen
* @Morgan blushes
(@Morgan) Good
* AndroUser 's eyes light up
(AndroUser) I'd have followed you anywhere if you'd said you'd wanted me there
(@Morgan) always will
* AndroUser blushes
(AndroUser) Maybe we'll just throw off all our responsibilities and sail forever, just the sea, and the breeze, and the sun and  each other
(@Morgan) and the bawdy crew...
(AndroUser) Alas, such beautiful dreams destroyed! *She laughs*
(@Morgan) damn my practical mind
(AndroUser) Indeed! *She looks at him with a cheeky smile* of course, if they were all sent below deck...
* AndroUser 's eyes flash with mischief, voice nearly a whisper
(AndroUser) Then I could finally- ... *She pauses, hearing approaching footsteps*
* @Morgan glances round
(AndroUser) *fischler rounds the corner, carrying something gingerly. Molly moves a little further away from Morgan subconsciously *
(AndroUser) F: Good, you're still here
(AndroUser) *he's holding a brown glass medicine bottle with a stopper *
* @Morgan looks at it
(@Morgan) whats that?
(AndroUser) F: we found it in Alarice's room
(@Morgan) does it smell of mint, by any chance
(AndroUser) F: I thought an expert opinion would be best
* AndroUser holds out her hand, though he notices a hint of reluctance
(AndroUser) F: *he hands it over, taking a step back. She sighs slightly, looking at the bottle.  It's about 1/3rd full. She unscrews the lid but doesn't lift it. He can't smell anything from so far way. She sniffs it reluctantly *
(AndroUser) Pennyroyal as suspected. *She rescrews it* it's made up weakly. Given the strength in my wine, she must have used the other two thirds in it. *her face is  studied neutral*
(AndroUser) F: *he nods* thank you. *he looks reluctant to take it back, leaving it in Molly's hands* I do not know how she found that sort of herb in Fischler. It doesn't sit right with those of us who are vaticine I'm afraid
* @Morgan reaches out to take the bottle
(@Morgan) It'll sit just fine with those who value money higher than faith
* AndroUser looks briefly at Morgan. She's more reluctant to hand it to him than she was to take it. She checks it's as tightly closed as it can be before handing it over.*
* @Morgan takes it, tucking it into a pocket
(AndroUser) F: when I find out where it came from, I will make sure people know it is against the law to have or supply it here. It seems some have forgotten that it is illegal.
* @Morgan nods
(AndroUser) F: I trust you will dispose of it appropriately
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) of course
(AndroUser) F: *he nods* well, goodnight
(AndroUser) Goodnight, your Grace
* @Morgan bows his head
(@Morgan) goodnight
(AndroUser) F: *he leaves them, and the clock strikes 11*
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(AndroUser) C&p pls
(@Morgan)  <AndroUser> F: I trust you will dispose of it appropriately
(@Morgan)  * Morgan nods
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> of course
(@Morgan)  <AndroUser> F: *he nods* well, goodnight
(@Morgan)  <AndroUser> Goodnight, your Grace
(@Morgan)  * Morgan bows his head
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> goodnight
(@Morgan)  <AndroUser> F: *he leaves them, and the clock strikes 11*
* AndroUser looks at the bottle somewhat warily
** You're now known as Molly
(Molly) ((Can't remember if it's in his hand or pocket))
(@Morgan) ((pocket))
(Molly) **As the bottle settles in his pocket, the glass clinks against something metallic. She looks briefly concerned*
* @Morgan frowns slightly
(Molly) It looked fairly sturdy...
* @Morgan fishes in his pocket for whatever the metal is
(Molly) *it is a palm sized piece of dracheneisen that came away from the seam he touched inn the mine that the Nieblungen insisted he kept. ((Does he pull it out?))
(@Morgan) ((yep))
* Molly leans back in surprise
(Molly) Oh! Is that...?!
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I got it in the mine
* Molly searches his face
(Molly) What happened in there?
(@Morgan) They showed me around, this bit came off the rock face, they said I could keep it
* Molly bites her lower lip, voice quiet
(Molly) What was it like inside?
(@Morgan) strange... there's a murmur that goes on all the time
* Molly tilts her head in puzzlement
(Molly) Like running water?
* @Morgan shakes his head
(@Morgan) like... humming
(Molly) Intriguing. Perhaps the miners at work?
* @Morgan shakes his head
(@Morgan) No... I've been hearing it in my dreams, when I dream of... the forest
* Molly nods slowly
(Molly) But at no other times?
* @Morgan shakes his head
* Molly watches him closely
(Molly) Does it trouble you?
(@Morgan) There's... something about it
(@Morgan) you know when a lot of people are talking in a room?
(Molly) Yes?
(@Morgan) its like that, but quieter
(Molly) Can you ever make out any words?
(@Morgan) no
* Molly smiles slightly
(Molly) That must be frustrating, liebling
(@Morgan) extremely
* Molly nods, still quiet
(Molly) Was it beautiful?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
* Molly smiles warmly
(Molly) I am sorry to have missed it
(@Morgan) I think... the Eisenfurst is somewhat annoyed that he did also
* Molly chews the corner of her lower lip, nodding
(Molly) Indeed he was
(@Morgan) not a lot I could do about that
* Molly nods, taking his hand gently
(Molly) Please do not think my wish to have been there was a wish to have gone in your place. I am thrilled you got to have such an experience.
(@Morgan) According to them, I'm only the second person to visit the inside of the mines
(Molly) In Fischler?
* @Morgan shakes his head slowly
(Molly) Oh! Did they say why you had been chosen?
(@Morgan) No... remarkably tight lipped people
* Molly smiles
(Molly) Even more puzzling
* Molly looks at the dracheneisen in his hand
(Molly) That is rather huge...
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I was surprised they didn't want to keep it
* Molly nods, biting her lip
(Molly) That has to be worth a small fortune ((if he's particularly interested in dracheneisen, he knows raw dracheneisen of that sort of size would be worth around a thousand guildrrs))
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'd imagine so
* Molly holds out her hand tentatively
(Molly) May I touch it?
* @Morgan hands it over
* Molly holds it very carefully. A gentle shiver runs visibly through her. She smiles
(Molly) It's simply lovely, liebes herz
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) that it is
(Molly) **Morgan's stomach rumbles. Between seeing Mina, persuading her father to consider the marriage, visiting the mine, dealing with the comte, and Alarice's actions, it recalls not eating since breakfast*
* Molly looks at him softly
(Molly) Will you let me get you something to eat, liebling?
(@Morgan) if you'd like blossom
* Molly smiles
(Molly) I like to know you are well taken care of
* Molly hands him back the dracheneisen carefully
* @Morgan pockets it once more
* Molly rises, shaking creases from her green satin skirt. There is the briefest flicker of discomfort in her expression, but she hides it well.
(@Morgan) are you well, blossom?
* Molly nods slowly
(Molly) Yes
* Molly looks around
(Molly) Do you know where the kitchen might be?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'm not sure I'll be showing you until you're honest with me though
* Molly blushes
(Molly) I was not dishonest. I am alright.  Better than I rightfully ought to be...
(@Morgan) but...
* Molly looks at him with a little wry smile
(Molly) Pennyroyal works as it does partly through muscle spasms, and does come with a certain amount of discomfort. I was expecting a little pain
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I see
* Molly frowns slightly
(Molly) Does that make you uncomfortable?
(@Morgan) it makes me unhappy that you're hurting
* Molly nods a little
(Molly) Your concern is appreciated, truly. I have had far worse though.
* Molly starts to walk in the direction of the main part of the house. It's utterly quiet, and mostly dark aside from the candles they have with them. He can see from how she walks that it is somewhat uncomfortable
(Molly) I should imagine we shall need to fend for ourselves, it is rather late!
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I would have thought so
* Molly waits for him to show her the way
* @Morgan heads towards the kitchen
(Molly) *though her movement still shows a little pain, she giggles quietly to herself in the low light of the Eisenfurst's hallways as they progress through the house*
(@Morgan) something amuses you?
* Molly giggles again
(Molly) Yes, yes it does.
(@Morgan) whys?
* Molly looks at him with a playful, sidelong glance
(Molly) I was imagining reaction I'd have had if someone had come to me a year ago and said "Molly, a year from now you and Morgan will be wed, and wandering around the house of his Eisenfurst in the middle of the night"
(Molly) ((Imagining My reaction *))
(@Morgan) I don't suppose you'd have believed it
* Molly giggles again
(Molly) I'd have told them they were crazy and needed to leave before they said it to the wrong person and got run through!
* Molly laughs
(Molly) Or maced .
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) **they get nearer the kitchen**
(Molly) Strange to think how much has happened in less than a year
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Couldn't have predicted it
* Molly shoots him a quick grin
(Molly) I _might_ have believed it could be you and Evie though
* @Morgan shakes his head
(@Morgan) not likely
(Molly) **they arrive at the kitchen**
* Molly looks at him
(Molly) Do you think there will be anyone in there?
(@Morgan) I would've thought so
* Molly taps gently at the door
(Molly) **there's no response. She looks to Morgan with a shrug**
* @Morgan pushes the door open
(Molly) **The kitchen of the Eisenfurst is huge, even bigger than Die dauerhaftigkeit's.  It's very, very quiet **
* Molly follows him in quietly.
(Molly) Perhaps they've all gone to bed?
(@Morgan) I wouldn't imagine so, not in a place this size
* Molly nods. She gestures towards a doorway that is lit
(Molly) That way Perhaps?
* @Morgan nods 
(@Morgan) possibly
* Molly smiles slightly
* Molly heads towards the lit doorway.
* Molly stops suddenly as she surveys the scene, two servants sat hand in hand, talking quietly, intensely, unaware of the approach of the noble visitors
* Molly looks unsure of herself, looking to morgan
* @Morgan steps quietly away from the doorway, motioning her to follow him
* Molly follows him very quietly. She touches her lower lip with a smile
* Molly waits til they're a little further away before she whispers
(Molly) Now what shall we do, liebes herz?
* @Morgan smiles slightly before knocking a pan, making some noise
* Molly puts her hand over her mouth to suppress her giggling.
(Molly) **there's the sudden scrape of chairs, and a man and woman appear. They both look a little flushed.
(Molly) *they bow and curtsey* Man: how can we serve you, my Lord?
(@Morgan) I'm afraid that I've no eaten today and was hoping I could have something
(Molly) M: *He smiles* It'd be our pleasure, my Lord. Anything you'd like? We have bread, cold meats, or we can light the fire and bring you a hot meal?
(@Morgan) some meat and bread would be just fine, thank you. Do you have anything to drink?
(Molly) W: we have port, wine, brandy, cherry brandy, and blokners, coffee and tea, my Lord. *She also smiles warmly*
(Molly) ((What's he paying a5
(@Morgan) Some blokners would be wonderful, please
(Molly) *they rapidly provide food and drink on a tray, and offer to carry it upstairs*
* @Morgan shakes his head
(@Morgan) no no, I'll take it... is there somewhere less... grand than the main hall where I can eat?
(Molly) *they exchange a glance with each other, before looking back to Morgan* M: wherever you wish, my Lord. His Grace is happy for his guests to eat in their chambers, or the library, or anywhere aside from his office
(@Morgan) where would you recommend?
(Molly) M: *He looks confused* uhhh I've never been asked that before. *He looks to the woman* the library maybe?
(Molly) W: *She nods slightly*
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I learned that the staff know all the best places in any house fairly quickly
(Molly) *they both look a little perplexed at this Lord who seems to be genuinely interested in their opinion* W: or the gallery. It's nice and private, but so is everywhere at this time of night. *She briefly looks at the man, flushing slightly*
(@Morgan) I would imagine so... gallery it is I think. Thank you for your time, we shan't take up any more of it
(Molly) M: *He watches Morgan* Good night my Lord, my Lady. Please let us know if you need anything else.
* Molly opens the door for Morgan, as he has the tray
* @Morgan nods to the staff before heading through the door
(Molly) *He hears the faintest flicker of giggling from the embarrassed staff after the door has swung closed
* Molly wanders beside him, her face thoughtful, but occasional flashes of discomfort pass across it as they head towards the gallery
(@Morgan) something on your mind?
* Molly smiles a little
(Molly) My mind was far away I am afraid
(Molly) **they get to the gallery**
* Molly opens the door for him, placing the solitary candle she carries on a table that looks like it's well-loved
(Molly) **the room is much bigger than at Lady Catherine's, a variety of pieces on the walls and in display cases. She shuts the door carefully behind them
* Molly sits at the table, watching him closely
(Molly) That was... unexpected
* @Morgan smiles slightly
(@Morgan) a little
* Molly smiles slightly, voice quiet
(Molly) It seems odd to be the noble guest that provides interruption
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I would imagine so
* Molly looks thoughtful once more. With a slight shake of her head, she brings her attention back to him
(Molly) I believe I haven't thanked you yet...
* @Morgan raises an eyebrow
* Molly smiles innocently, though he sees a flicker of amusement in her eyes
(Molly) For preventing me from striking a Grafin in front of the Eisenfurst
(@Morgan) Given her acerbic tongue, I doubt anyone would've been surprised
** Morgan has said your nick on Morgan
* Molly smiles wryly
(Molly) Of course, if the Eisenfurst hadn't been there...
(@Morgan) she no doubt deserved it
* Molly nods
(Molly) In all honesty, she has deserved such many, many times. Between trying to make it look like I was flirting with Tobias, arranging for Holzheim to proposition me, the nasty, underhanded comments, and dragging up the past to try and hurt me last time and now this time, I would rather have enjoyed it.
* Molly watches his expression and body language closely
* @Morgan sits as close to relaxed as he ever gets, almost completely neutral in his body language
* Molly gauges no tension in him and moves her attention to eyeing the blokners speculatively
(Molly) Best not, really.
(@Morgan) try it... I doubt you'll like it though
(@Morgan) Would you like some? Its not as nice as the blokners from Sudlachenburg though
* Molly looks undecided
(Molly) I doubt it's hugely pleasant on a fully empty stomach
(@Morgan) would you like some of the food?
* Molly shakes her head emphatically
(Molly) Hungry as I am, I can not eat so close to the pennyroyal, I'd be deeply unwell. *She looks to him with soft eyes* I appreciate the offer though, libeling
* Molly watches him with a smile
(Molly) I am content just to see you fed after such a long day
(Molly) **the house around them is quiet as a clock in the gallery chimes softly for half after eleven
* Molly checks if he's finished eating
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) We ought to retire I think *she smiles softly, but again he sees that sharp flicker of pain*
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I suspect you're right
(Molly) **After returning the plate to the kitchen, they head up the main stair case*
(Molly) Liebes herz, should we check in on Varick a moment?
(@Morgan) if you wish blossom
(Molly) *they get to the nursery where he'd asked Claudia and Sorgi to keep a watch

(AndroUser) **the door is shut
* @Morgan frowns, opening the door quietly
(AndroUser) **Claudia and sorgi both look up, each oiling swords
(AndroUser) S: Good evening m'Lord
(@Morgan) its awfully... quiet. Is Varick sleeping?
(AndroUser) C: A bit too quiet for my liking. He's been asleep soundly for hours.  We checked on him about 45 minutes ago
* @Morgan glances at Molly
* AndroUser looks at him. She smiles but it's forced
** You're now known as Molly
(Molly) Good, thank you both
(Molly) *they both incline their heads. Claudia looks to Morgan
(Molly) C: we can pull an all-nighter if there's a need, or take it in shifts
(@Morgan) No, we'll be fine from here. Thank you.
(Molly) **they nod**
(Molly) **bidding Goodnight to Claudia and Sorgi, they head towards their room. Inside, Molly immediately takes off her shoes and goes to close the curtains*
* Molly looks to him
(Molly) Are you well, liebling?
* @Morgan nods slowly
(@Morgan) just thinking about Varick... I suppose today has increased my worry for him
* Molly nods solemnly
(Molly) I can understand that. If she'd chosen to poison _him_, I would not have been there to save him
(@Morgan) But she's not jealous of him
* Molly nods
(Molly) That is true. But I do not know the lengths she would go to for the sake of her jealousy.  Look at what she did to Karsten, for example
* Molly undoes the laces of her dress and then her stays, stripping down to just her shift whilst they talk
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) true
* Molly sits on the edge of the bed, eyes thoughtful. He sees that sudden flash of discomfort which she tries to hide
(Molly) Do you think he's safe now?
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) depends how far her influence reaches, really
* Molly nods slightly
(Molly) Who is to say? She's beautiful, has status and access to wealth...
* Molly looks at him
(Molly) Are you worried, liebling?
(@Morgan) a little. She's a vindictive little monster
* Molly 'S eyes narrow slightly
(Molly) I deeply, deeply dislike her.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) she's... a viper
* Molly nods emphatically
(Molly) And worse. *she smiles slightly* though to say more would damage the gentleness you're so fond of in me
(@Morgan) very little would surprise me with her
* Molly sighs, generally taking in his body language and expression before speaking
* Molly looks unsure, and speaks slowly
(Molly) Well, apparently she now resorts to petty lies as well as vicious words
(@Morgan) oh?
* Molly is careful in her words, almost as if cherry-picking the truth
(Molly) Some stupid little lie about you and she sharing a kiss just before we were wed.
* @Morgan snorts
(@Morgan) Her memory is somewhat distorted. She tried to kiss me while she was drunk, and was not terribly happy about being rebuffed
* Molly looks briefly surprised
(Molly) Well, now I deeply, deeply, _deeply_ dislike her
* @Morgan nods
* Molly watches him a moment ((expression please))
* @Morgan frowns
* Molly starts to smile
(Molly) Was she very, very upset?
(@Morgan) extremely
(@Morgan) I threatened to drag her from the house and throw her in the Sudlach if she didn't stop behaving like a child
(Molly) *she winces briefly before changing position slightly. She sighs after his word* in that case, I hope you have some boots that do not let in water
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I'm not bothered about getting wet
* Molly looks unsure
(Molly) You aren't going to be happy if I tell you the rest of what she said, but I also do not wish to be in the position as with when Edward and I fell out where you may decide my withholding information makes you less able to trust me
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) so tell me
* Molly sighs
(Molly) She said “did he tell you we shared a kiss just before your wedding? But do not worry, I am sure he was thinking of Dietlinde, just as with every time he kisses you”
* @Morgan nods slowly
(@Morgan) I see
* Molly watches him, eyes and voice serious
(Molly) You should know, I have _never_, _ever_  thought that.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I never thought otherwise
* Molly frowns, shaking her head a little
(Molly) It's preposterous. You are not that sort of man, you would never behave so callously. It'd be like you kissing Evie and thinking of me.
* @Morgan tilts his head
(@Morgan) the water here is still the Sudlach... I think
* Molly nods
(@Morgan) thats a job for the morning then
* Molly nods
(Molly) She deserves it. Frankly I am beginning to wish I'd hit her when I had the chance.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I suspect if she were a man I'd have killed her several times by now
(Molly) That would serve her right too.
* Molly closes her eyes, nose wrinkling a moment
(Molly) *She mutters* bloody pennyroyal.
(@Morgan) are you ok?
* Molly looks at him
(Molly) In all honesty, it really hurts *She smiles  a little *
(@Morgan) is there anything I can do?
(Molly) Maybe. Once you're settled for the night, maybe you could just hold me close? *She looks unsure of herself*
(@Morgan) of course blossom
* Molly smiles softly
(Molly) Thank you. I was hoping the pain wouldn't start til later, I do not like to worry you
(@Morgan) How bad  is it likely to get?
* Molly shrugs a little
(Molly) It's tough to say. It may get no worse, it could be agonising. It'll depend on a few different things really, none of which I can alter
(Molly) **faintly a clock in the hall strikes midnight *
(@Morgan) lets get you to bed blossom
* Molly nods, wincing as she stands and finishes undressing. She slips in under the sheets, her brow furrows frequently though she still smiles gently at him
(Molly) I will do my best not to disturb you
(@Morgan) You and I both know that'll make no odds, I'll be awake during the rest of the night anyway
(Molly) No, please rest if you can, liebling. You need not stay awake with me
* @Morgan raises an eyebrow
(@Morgan) I'll sleep as much as usual
* Molly smiles a little
(Molly) That did sound rather *she inhales sharply, eyes closed tight, breath held a moment before exhaling* like a command, did it not? *She smiles with amusement*
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) I don't think I'm quite brave enough- *her eyes close in pain once more, though her tone remains playful* to give you commands just yet
(@Morgan) There aren't many who'd be brave enough to try
* Molly giggles
(Molly) There aren't many with as much chance of being forgiven, I suspect
(@Morgan) also true
* Molly 's eyes sparkle with mischief
(Molly) Besides- *she winces loudly as the pain assails her again*
(Molly) **Once the pain passes, she curses in montaigne, though he doesn't recognise the specific word**
* @Morgan frowns, watching her
(@Morgan) come on blossom, to bed
* Molly snuggles down beneath the sheets
(Molly) I've seen two women use pennyroyal. I never, ever thought I'd have to endure it myself
(@Morgan) I wish you didn't have to
* Molly nods
(Molly) Unfortunately, I cannot take anything for the pain, and I will not use the other method unless I absolutely can not endure any more
* @Morgan nods
* Molly closes her eyes, taking a deep, steadying breath
(Molly) If it is of any comfort to you, it should not last any more than four or five hours
(@Morgan) little comfort, to be honest
* Molly smiles sadly
(Molly) I know, liebes herz. My heart would be breaking to see you so pained
(Morgan) hopefully it'll be on the shorter side of your estimate
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will be fine by the morning
(Molly) **Once he undresses, extinguishes the candles and climbs In, she snuggles back against him, his arm under head. She sighs a little
(Molly) That's a little better, liebling
(Morgan) good, blossom
* Molly takes his hand cautiously, bringing it to her lower belly, pressing it gently.
(Molly) The warmth and pressure helps. Is there-... could you just keep it there for a minute or two? *her voice is softer and slowr in the dark*
(Morgan) of course 
* Molly 's voice becomes sleepy
(Molly) Thank you liebling. You are so good to me
(Morgan) I try
(Molly) *he feels her nod slowly, but she doesn't reply. A minute later the souund  of her now-familiar sleeping breathing is broken by a slight murmur of pain. Beneath his hand he notices the hardness of her cramping muscles as they spasm and relax*
(Molly) **this cramping continues for around four hours. In the time between 3 and 4 o'clock, it intensifies to the point that her belly remains hard, before it begins to subside as the sky starts to lighten. She sleeps through it, aside from a few faint whimpers of pain*
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