* Molly is sat on the couch when he enters, sketching in a pad with a frown. Over her montaigne style dress she wears the blue piratey frock coat and the tricorn hat. Aside from one long curl that frames her face, the rest is constrained under the hat. (@Morgan) I thought you might like me to be here when Dreschler comes * Molly looks up, giving him a soft smile. She tries to ascertain from his movements and expression how angry or troubled he is (Molly) I always like you to be here, liebes herz, regardless of who is to visit (@Morgan) I thought perhaps you'd like my support when dealing with him * Molly glances at the clock before looking back to him (Molly) I am more annoyed with him than fearful of him *she giggles* Though I suppose in truth it is the laws and customs I am annoyed with, rather than this specific lawyer * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I was thinking I could do brooding and angry, make him more concerned with me than talking down to you * Molly smiles (Molly) I like your thinking, liebes herz * Molly sets down the sketch pad face down (Molly) [20:46] (Molly) We probably have about twenty minutes before Varick wakes up (@Morgan) what are you drawing? * Molly turns it over and shows him. It's obviously her father's farm house, but she is not really any better at sketching than when he tried to teach her in the secret garden at the golden lantern inn (Molly) Sunnymeade * @Morgan nods * Molly glances back at it a moment (Molly) I rather imagine if you could safely magic Varick and I there right now you would do * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) Given my experience with that sort of thing, probably not * Molly smiles slightly (Molly) _That_ isn't safely * @Morgan mutters (@Morgan) last thing we need here are rampaging monsters of the non human variety * Molly looks up at him (Molly) We have enough of the human variety I think (@Morgan) indeed * Molly watches him a long moment (Molly) How are you faring, liebling? (@Morgan) I'm fine blossom * Molly nods, closing the sketch pad (Molly) Do you have the time to tell me about the Colonel and his wife now? (Molly) **There's a knock at the door * Molly rolls her eyes * @Morgan goes to the door (Molly) **It's Oren, the talkative guard, with the coffee * @Morgan takes the coffee, thanking him * Molly gets up, coming to pour for him before doing her own * Molly remains standing, taking up the cup and blowing on the surface in the hopes of cooling it quicker (Molly) Unless you are not supposed to be discussing it, of course (@Morgan) I've told you she's averse to loud noises? * Molly nods (Molly) Indeed. Gunfire in particular, I believe? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) but any loud noise as far as I can make out (Molly) Do you know how the issue came about? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) she was one of those wives that followed her husband to war, and they got pinned down and the massive amount of gunfire affected her * Molly looks deeply thoughtful (Molly) Was that common during the war? (@Morgan) it wasn't terribly uncommon, lets put it that way * Molly nods slowly (Molly) I suppose if your man was going to be gone so long, and possibly never going to come back, you'd follow him to the ends of Theah, risk of death or not * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose (@Morgan) thats not the strange thing about them though * Molly watches him a moment, then glances away before speaking (Molly) Oh? The other thing is to do with the strange way he behaves when witnessing affection? (@Morgan) he and Stefanie are very.. peculiar in that respect. When either one isn't paying attention, its quite obvious they love and desire each other... as soon as they're looking at each other, they become very... withdrawn, perhaps * Molly nods very slowly (Molly) Perhaps they are not like that when alone, and they are just uncomfortable having their affections witnessed? (@Morgan) Thats not the feeling I get (@Morgan) There's something there... I've told Fuchs I'd help if I could, and he says he'd ask if he thought I could * Molly frowns (Molly) And he was very cagey when I asked how long they had been wed... * @Morgan nods (Molly) It is perplexing. If they love each other, why can't they show each other that? What could make a couple so reluctant to be emotionally intimate? *she frowns further, drinking her coffee* * @Morgan shrugs * Molly sighs (Molly) Do you think they are unhappy? (@Morgan) I don't think they're as happy as they could be (Molly) Perhaps they are just accustomed to it. If neither is good at showing their feelings, it could make a gap between them (@Morgan) maybe * Molly sips her coffee again, watching him over the rim (Molly) Perhaps it is just what happens to marriages as time goes on? Aside from my parents, whose marriage has been a source of extreme confusion for me until recently, I have never really witnessed the behaviours of couples (@Morgan) My parents don't seem that way * Molly smiles thoughtfully (Molly) No, you are right. Their displays are subtle, but it is very clear that he adores her and she him. Especially on a couple of occasions where he whispered something to her that made her blush *her smile broadens as she talks, a wealth of affection for her parents-in-law on display* * @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee (Molly) And there is no doubting my parents affection for each other! (@Morgan) No, there is not (Molly) Perhaps it is not something that just happens to all couples over time then... *her nonchalance would be entirely convincing to anyone who knows her less well or is less perceptive than he* (@Morgan) I don't think so * Molly watches him sidelong (Molly) Are you tempted to meddle, liebes herz (@Morgan) I don't like leaving things that can be... fixed. * Molly nods (Molly) And that begs a rather interesting question also. Could her noise sensitivity be "fixed" also? (@Morgan) unlikely * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) I just do not know... *she sighs* it's far too risky here anyhow * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) entirely * Molly rolls her eyes theatrically (Molly) If everyone could just be a little more Avalon for a few hours, things would be much simpler! * Molly frowns briefly (Molly) That is not entirely true. Fuchs and his wife do not need any of the Avalonian reserve and tendency to keep feelings hidden! (@Morgan) No, I think you're right there * Molly smiles, bordering on a smirk (Molly) Some Eisen passion and impulsivity could do them the world of good (@Morgan) Eisen men aren't impulsive (Molly) Your father is (@Morgan) you may have a point with that one * Molly giggles (Molly) I usually do (Molly) So, would you like me to do a little gentle investigating of Frau Fuchs whilst she is here tomorrow? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Try to ascertain the nature of the problem, and what she feels could help it? (@Morgan) something along those lines, aye * Molly nods (Molly) You say they have no children? * @Morgan shakes his head (Molly) I wonder if that could be the cause of their problem, or merely a consequence it it... (Molly) Of it* * @Morgan shrugs, sipping his coffee (Molly) It would be very hard to have a full marriage with so much restraint * Molly 's expression changes from thoughtful to sad (Molly) If they never see the expression of love or desire in the other, yet feel their own, it must be very, very painful (@Morgan) I would imagine so * Molly nods * Molly sips her coffee again, frowning once more, deep in thought (@Morgan) problem? * Molly looks surprised (Molly) No no, I was just brooding on it * Molly smiles at him (Molly) I have no idea how yet, but we'll fix it * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) what happens happens (Molly) But you want to fix it? You like him enough to wish for his happiness? * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) I do, actually * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) Good. And hers, as she is lovely? * @Morgan nods * Molly nods, sipping her coffee (Molly) You are good at fixing things, I am sure this, like most things, will be no challenge * @Morgan scowls (@Morgan) No, some things I cannot fix * Molly frowns, watching his sudden change in his expression (Molly) What's wrong, liebes herz? (@Morgan) I've been told what the punishment is for petty treason... for killing your husband,,, * Molly frowns (Molly) Petty treason applies to husbands in Eisen? * @Morgan nods * Molly frowns deeper, inhaling slowly (Molly) And the punishment here is....? (@Morgan) death by burning * Molly shakes her head immediately (Molly) No. Absolutely not. (@Morgan) Thats what I said. Faulk will not be swayed. * Molly 's eyes narrow (Molly) He hasn't thought this through properly. (@Morgan) I think he has. He makes a very valid point about how it would show favouritism if his sons wife got off with a lighter or easier punishment than other non noble women he's sentenced in the past (Molly) Aye, and how much easier have husbands been punished for killing their wife? I should imagine that is plain murder, not petty bloody treason! * Molly folds her arms * @Morgan watches her, sipping his coffee * Molly inhales slowly, holds her breath, then releases it. She sips her coffee briefly (Molly) I don't like it. Not one bit. (@Morgan) Even if that is something that can be changed... the argument for _this_ case not being the one to change it with remains the same * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) That depends, doesn't it... (@Morgan) I don't see how (Molly) Nor do I, not just yet. But I am hopeful another solution can be found. * Molly smiles wryly (Molly) As soon as I can think of one that isn't as likely to bring equal trouble to our own door, I shall let you know! (@Morgan) Don't go borrowing trouble Molly (Molly) We cannot allow it, surely? (@Morgan) he won't be swayed, and his arguments against changing it are valid * Molly frowns deeply (Molly) Could your father not sway him, once he gets here? (@Morgan) I doubt it (@Morgan) maybe, but I doubt it (Molly) Beheading, hanging, even drowning *she shudders deeply at the word*... anything but this. * @Morgan nods slowly (Molly) I do not want this for Varick. And I sure as-. .. anything do not want this for you. * Molly 's eyes are serious (@Morgan) Nor do I particularly * Molly becomes focused (Molly) That is the usual punishment for petty treason, yes? (@Morgan) I believe so (Molly) But this isn't a straightforward case of murder, is it? (@Morgan) Because of his position? (Molly) Because she didn't kill him herself, she paid for it to be done (@Morgan) I doubt that'll make any difference * Molly shrugs (Molly) Perhaps not. But it's is surely a question worth asking? We don't want her to walk away without consequences, we just want those consequences not to cause harm to innocent people * Molly looks away a moment (Molly) That is how I feel, at least (@Morgan) I'll put it to him * Molly frowns (Molly) You said Alarice's solicitor arranged for the delivery of the letters? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Her solicitor is no longer Dreschler? * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) I dont believe so * Molly nods slowly (Molly) And Dreschler is your lawyer, as well as his Grace's, Varick's as Freiarr of Koln since Schulz took his own life, and your father's? * @Morgan nods (Molly) Perhaps Herr Dreschler can shed some light on it? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) worth asking * Molly watches him a moment (Molly) If there is a way that goes in our favour, we will find it, I swear to you * @Morgan nods * Molly watches him a moment longer, then inhales deeply, and moves away (Molly) I need to get something from our trunk, I'll just be a minute * @Morgan nods * Molly heads into their room, leaving him alone * @Morgan sips his coffee, waiting quietly * Molly sticks her head back round the door almost immediately, the hat in her hand and the cascade of curls back to its usual place. She tilts her head thoughtfully (Molly) Perhaps they do not even realise they are doing it? (@Morgan) I don't know, it is quite a marked change (Molly) I thought perhaps maybe they thought they were displaying more affection than they do (@Morgan) it looks like a conscious change to me (Molly) Rather than accidental oversight? * @Morgan nods * Molly nods thoughtfully (Molly) I'd like to see how they are together... ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 12:27:52 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** Reconnecting to irc.blitzed.org:6667… -NickServ- Welcome to Blitzed IRC Network, AndroUser2! Here on Blitzed IRC Network, we provide services to enable the registration of nicknames and channels! For details, type /msg NickServ help and /msg ChanServ help. ** You have joined #7thseaic (AndroUser2) He was giving me a very strange look earlier when you were leaving... (@Morgan) oh? ** You're now known as MollyK ** Molly has quit (Ping timeout: 258 seconds) (MollyK) It was whilst your back was turned. I was watching you go, and then glanced at him. He looked... puzzled? Even mildly envious perhaps? * MollyK combs her fingers through her hair, bringing the curls back to their normal volume from where the hat had flattened them. She continues to watch him as she does it * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) possibly I suppose (MollyK) I am very curious now, I must say (@Morgan) can't say that surprises me much * MollyK bites her lip, smiling (MollyK) Because it borders on gossip? (@Morgan) its getting towards it isn't it * MollyK nods (MollyK) I haven't had the opportunity to do much gossiping for a while! (@Morgan) maybe I'll introduce you to some of the maids I've spoken with... they gossip more than you'd imagine * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I'd like that. *she smiles, slightly sadly* I am missing Inga... * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles, eyes sparkling (MollyK) I very much doubt she is missing us though! (@Morgan) Not as much as we are her, no * MollyK giggles (MollyK) Not whilst they have another week at a certain inn! (@Morgan) Indeed * MollyK bites her lip a moment before nodding, then returning back into their room