------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Saturday, 22 June 2019 19:47:51 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic ** stagsleap.ca.us.blitzed.org sets mode(s) +nt (@Molly) (@Molly) It is going to be a tough decision to make. (@Molly) * @Molly squeezes his hand gently (@Molly) * Morgan nods (@Molly) (Morgan) yes, it is (@Molly) (@Molly) **There is a gentle tapping at the door* ** Morgan has joined #7thseaic (@Molly) [19:49] (@Molly) (@Molly) **There is a gentle tapping at the door* (@Molly) Molly looks at him "It could not be Herr Dreschler so quick, surely?" (Morgan) I doubt it * @Molly stands up to go to the door ((chance to stop her if he would)) * Morgan stands up, moving in front of her (Morgan) lets not take any chances here * @Molly nods. She remains standing, but stays where she is * Morgan moves to the door, opening it (@Molly) **Ana is stood patiently, though there's an excitement about her eyes. She curtsies* My Lord, a messenger dropped off some letters for you both * Morgan nods, holding out his hand (Morgan) Are you alright? you seem... agitated (@Molly) **She hands them over, then glances to check the corridor is empty. She whispers her gossip excitedly** Isiah is in with his Grace and is shouting about Sabine. He is very, very angry, my Lord! (Morgan) Thats a shame, isn't it (@Molly) **She giggles* I could go and do some sweeping in the hallway outside, if you like? (Morgan) Only if you're sure you can get away with it... * @Molly watches them quietly (@Molly) **Ana nods* Easily, my Lord. (Morgan) ok. I'll come and cause trouble with them later (@Molly) **Ana giggles again, curtseying* Anything else, my Lord? (Morgan) Be careful Ana (@Molly) **She nods** I will * Morgan nods, moving away from the door (@Molly) **She goes off into the corridor* * @Molly watches him with a smile (@Molly) A new friend? * Morgan closes the door, smiling slightly (Morgan) one of them (@Molly) What was the gossip? (Morgan) The Graf is back and shouting about Sabine to his father... apparently he is quite irate * @Molly sits back down, picking up her tea (@Molly) Who is Sabine? (Morgan) an old lover apparently. They dote on each other * Morgan looks through the letters * @Molly tilts her head (@Molly) And Alarice did not object? (Morgan) I doubt she knows actually (@Molly) **One letter is for Molly with the stamp of Koln, the other is thicker, as if wrapped one around another. It is labelled Veisgraf Koertig, the stamp is plain. * Morgan holds out the letter for Molly (@Molly) If she is jealous enough to cause all this trouble for me, she would be very jealous of her husband's former lover who he still cares for. Is she protected, just in case? * Morgan nods (Morgan) I saw to that * @Molly takes it, briefly glancing at the seal before opening it. She smiles at him (@Molly) You are so good, liebes herz * Morgan shrugs, opening his letter (@Molly) Perhaps he should have wed her instead? (Morgan) Thats what I said (@Molly) **inside it is addressed Lady Jarvinia Koertig, 14 Dresden Strass, Freiburg and stamped with the T seal of Alarices solicitor as the letter to Adalbrecht was* * @Molly watches him (@Molly) Why didn't he? (Morgan) She's not of noble birth. I suggested Faulk gives her a title * Morgan smiles slightly, opening the letter * @Molly watches his smile, intrigued. (@Molly) ** It reads "Dear sister, I need you. I have been wrongfully arrested with the possibility of execution and am being hurt by the guards. I knew Molly would be a problem for our family, even though you said I was just being spiteful. (MTF but will do bit by bit as she's watching his reactions) * Morgan raises an eyebrow, continuing (@Molly) She asked me to procure pennyroyal for her, as she believed she might have fallen pregnant by our good captain on the night of the Musicale, and that Morgan would figure it out (even after her having faked the blood on the sheet!) as they have been withdrawing. (@Molly) (MTF) (@Molly) I gave her the pennyroyal as requested, but Morgan discovered she had taken it, and had accidentally taken too much, so she lied and claimed I had poisoned her to protect herself from Morgan's ire and the Eisenfurst's justice. (@Molly) Attempted murder of a Veisgrafin is a capital offence. Please, dear sister, I need you. I can not trust Morgan or Adalbrecht in this, they're too enthralled by her manipulations. Your sister, Alarice" * Morgan shakes his head slightly * @Molly looks to the back of the letter, reading the addressee. She frowns a little (@Molly) Was it selling Dracheneisen to the Montaigne as you suggested? *She smiles* (Morgan) hmm? (@Molly) When we spoke about what troublemaking may be in the letter to Jarvie, you suggested she might tell Jarvie you had been selling dracheneisen (Morgan) oh, yes. No, apparently you poisoned yourself * @Molly frowns (@Molly) I do not understand (Morgan) She's claiming you asked her to get the pennyroyal to end a pregnancy by *he looks at the letter* the good captain and took too much by mistake (Morgan) which is... well, miraculous that you would need the pennyroyal * @Molly goes very pale, her voice quiet (@Molly) That is a wicked, evil thing to accuse me of (Morgan) I've noticed she might not be the nicest of people * @Molly nods, clearly stunned (@Molly) I... yes... * @Molly squares her shoulders (@Molly) I wish to read it. (Morgan) I'm not sure that'll do you any favours * @Molly watches him a moment, looking a little saddened (@Molly) You will not permit me to? (Morgan) Blossom, if you wish to, you can, but I've told you what it says without the whining, and I don't think you'll feel any better for it * @Molly holds out her hand for it * Morgan hands it over * @Molly reads it through slowly, and then again. Her face is carefully neutral (Morgan) I can't see Jarvie falling for it, anyway (@Molly) No. Jarvie definitely would not have believed it. She knows I know how to effectively make up a dose that would be no more harmful than it has to be. *she speaks very quietly* And that I would not need to ask someone else to acquire it... * Morgan nods (Morgan) I suspect she also knows that the good captain is unable to father children * @Molly shrugs (@Molly) We never spoke of that. She also knows that the sheet was marked in the traditional manner... (Morgan) of course she does * @Molly frowns a little (@Molly) I do not understand your meaning (Morgan) I'm not sure how you are confused. I agreed with you. * @Molly smiles a little (@Molly) I misunderstood you. Alarice does not know how closely Jarvie and I bonded, so it is entirely reasonable for her to assume this letter would cause absolute devastation. * Morgan nods (Morgan) its starting to come a bit undone for her isn't it * @Molly looks thoughtful (@Molly) Only in so much as she does not seem to comprehend that any of us interact in ways other than what she knows of. For exa (@Molly) ((Ignore the last part sentence) * Morgan nods (@Molly) She had certainly assumed from.my knowledge of... certain activities that I was not a virgin... (Morgan) Because thats what it would mean in her case * @Molly nods (@Molly) Indeed. But that would have, to her mind, been good ground to plant the seeds of doubt over whether I had been intimate with Grendlik, especially as he had propositions me to be his mistress, and our easy rapport had caused you a little jealousy at times (@Molly) Propositioned* (Morgan) As I recall, didn't he proposition you after she put him up to it? (@Molly) Yes! Which she may have hoped you had not realised, or would have forgotten by now * @Molly smiles a little (@Molly) The fact that he has not been run through shows that you were well aware of it and had remembered! * Morgan nods (@Molly) But imagine the damage this could have done were you even slightly concerned about my purity or fidelity... *she looks pained* (Morgan) Not something we have to worry about * @Molly nods (@Molly) I know that you trust me * Morgan nods (@Molly) Aside from that, procuring abortion is a crime in Fischler. As is lying to the Eisenfurst. * Morgan nods * @Molly bites her lower lip (@Molly) I suspect, given that it would be a lie that led to the unjust execution of a Grafin, it would technically be High Treason (Morgan) Probably, aye * @Molly watches him (@Molly) And High Treason brings the same consequences as Petty Treason... * Morgan nods * @Molly bows her head (@Molly) She won't stop, will she? Not until she has me killed. (Morgan) Probably not * @Molly nods slowly, thoughtful (@Molly) Colonel Fuchs mentioned some money and a jeweller...? * Morgan nods (Morgan) she's been selling her possessions... (@Molly) But you do not know what for? (Morgan) She's bought Varick a pony, but aside from that... no. She told the maids she lost her engagement ring, and was trying to save to replace it. Turns out she sold it. * @Molly looks shocked (@Molly) Does the Graf know that? (Morgan) Not yet (Morgan) I'm waiting for a suitable moment (@Molly) Was it valuable? (Morgan) oh yes * @Molly sighs (@Molly) Enough to hire assasins or mercenaries with? * Morgan nods * @Molly chews her lower lip (@Molly) That is rather worrying (Morgan) Indeed. We'll have to wait and see, until I can get Yensid on the case * @Molly looks worried very briefly before becoming neutral (@Molly) Do you know where he is? * @Molly folds up the letter from Alarice and puts it on the table * Morgan picks it up and tucks it in his jacket (Morgan) he _was_ in seefeur, watching Isiah * @Molly nods (@Molly) So it is likely he is somewhere in Fischler now? Will he be easy to find? (Morgan) difficult to say. Its easier to just put the word out that I want him * @Molly smiles (@Molly) That sounds good * @Molly reads her letter, nodding slightly as she does (Morgan) I hope yours is something good (@Molly) Well, it seems Sorgi is being very efficient *she smiles* (Morgan) He's very good * @Molly glances at the clock which reads ten past four (@Molly) He is. He should be in Sudlachenburg in less than two hours ((much better time than expected)) (@Molly) Apparently we should expect the arrival of very tired travellers on the first ferry on Tuesday, rather than Wednesday as expected! *She smiles* (Morgan) excellent * @Molly bites her lip to prevent a grin (@Molly) However, your father is going to be unbearable! (Morgan) I'm not concerned about that * @Molly reads from the letter (@Molly) 6pm arrive Sudlachenburg (@Molly) 10pm leave Sudlachenburg (@Molly) Mon 6am arrive Innesbruck (@Molly) 9am leave Innes (@Molly) 6pm arrive Koln (@Molly) 9pm leave Koln (@Molly) Tue 6am arrive Seeufer (@Molly) 7am Ferry (@Molly) Arrive to Fischler Estate 1030am (@Molly) Riding through the night, and only sleeping two or three hours here and there... * Morgan shrugs * @Molly looks thoughtful (Morgan) if he doesn't like it, I'll remind him what it was like onboard a ship (@Molly) It was worse than that in the navy? *She looks sad* (Morgan) For him, I doubt it, but he'll take the opportunity to play martyr * @Molly smiles slightly (@Molly) There are things I could do that would make it better... (Morgan) strong coffee? (@Molly) Ginseng and liquorice root * Morgan nods * @Molly speaks quietly (@Molly) He would have kittens if it was the other method (Morgan) indeed * @Molly finishes her tea (@Molly) When Sorgi left, I felt that your father's arrival on Wednesday would be the solution to all our troubles. I no longer feel that. * @Molly watches him a moment, trying to ascertain how concerned and troubled he is (Morgan) No, I've never thought a koertig arriving would solve anything * @Molly smiles warmly (@Molly) I have thought that many, many times, but only with you * @Molly tilts her head thoughtfully, and then her eyes light up with mischief (@Molly) You have never thought my arriving would solve anything either? (Morgan) Puzzles, certainly (@Molly) But you said you never thought a Koertig arriving would solve anything, and I am a proud Koertig *she grins* * @Molly looks thoughtful, then shrugs slightly (@Molly) I'd have been a proud any-other-surname, providing it meant I was your wife though *she smiles affectionately* (Morgan) I'm glad to hear that (@Molly) I always will be proud to your wife. _Always_. * Morgan nods (Morgan) Give it some time, I can be quite irritating * @Molly laughs (@Molly) As I believe I told you the day I nearly drowned, I have an extreme tolerance for you (Morgan) Time around Charles Warwick would either result in murder or an extreme tolerance, thats or sure * @Molly smiles (@Molly) I most certainly do not have an extreme tolerance for that man! (Morgan) I don't think anyone does * @Molly looks mock thoughtful (@Molly) In fact, I believe he owes me an apology. Perhaps I will learn to shoot, and then call him out! (Morgan) I believe he owes mankind an apology * @Molly nods, watching him (@Molly) You would permit me to duel him then? (Morgan) I'd rather you didn't * @Molly sighs with mock drama (@Molly) Would you duel him for me, liebes herz? HeinzHarold would be delighted to add another to the list! (Morgan) of course I would * @Molly quickly looks away to conceal the expression in her eyes. She then looks thoughtful (@Molly) It might be a wise idea though... (Morgan) duelling Warwick? (@Molly) No, me learning to shoot (Morgan) its fairly easy... point loud thing at thing you want to shoot. Make loud noise. * @Molly giggles (@Molly) There's some accuracy required, I'm sure? (Morgan) generally speaking, aye * @Molly watches him (@Molly) Teach me (@Molly) Please? (Morgan) If you wish * @Molly nods (@Molly) And some day I will find something useful to teach you in return for all the numerous things you have taught me! * @Molly grins suddenly (@Molly) I could teach you to pick locks! (Morgan) That would be very useful.. though doesn't quite fit my usual tactic (@Molly) Cheaper though *she giggles* (Morgan) for other people (@Molly) **There's a knock at the door, and Dreschler enters before they even have time to stand. He brings in three pieces of paper and puts them on the desk* D: Your documents as requested, my Lord, my Lady * @Molly looks them over a moment before reaching for the quill and ink (@Molly) I can sign my Will now? *He nods. She does so, then he countersigns it. She hands Morgan his* (@Molly) D: *He looks to her* And you will send word of your decision about Alarice, my Lady? * @Molly nods, looking solemn * @Molly 's playful smiles of their recent conversation are long gone, a troubled expression in her eyes (@Molly) You will have my decision by the morning. (@Molly) D: *He nods, looking to Morgan * You are happy with the Will, my Lord? * Morgan nods * @Molly passes him the contract with Hapsburg. There is a gap for a member of the Koertig family to sign with a counter signatute, as well as the same for Freiarr Hapsburg (@Molly) D: And that one? (Morgan) we'll find out when the time comes won't we (@Molly) D: I'll leave it with you. Is there anything else? (Morgan) Might I suggest practicing knocking... (@Molly) D: Apologies, my Lord * Morgan nods (@Molly) **He collects the signed Wills and then bows, leaving them. Molly pinches the bridge of her nose a moment, eyes closed (@Molly) Would you mind walking me back up to the nursery before you see Colonel Fuchs, liebes herz? (Morgan) of course blossom * @Molly is very quiet along the way, not speaking. She seems thoughtful rather than cross (Morgan) is there something I can help you with blossom? * @Molly shakes her head, expression slightly sad (@Molly) No, liebes herz. I have a headache and much on my mind * @Molly looks at him, hoping to lighten the mood. She presses gently on the centre of her forehead (@Molly) Right there (Morgan) Thats generally where headaches occur * @Molly smiles slightly (@Molly) I would not be much of a medic if I did not know that, would I? * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) true, true (@Molly) **they get to the stairs, which are empty. Molly walks up them slowly* I hope your discussion with the Colonel goes well (Morgan) So do I * @Molly turns to him at the top of the stairs. She watches him a moment, then gently touches his cheek with a little smile. Then she removes her hand and turns to face forward again. (@Molly) You'll be back later to let me know how things progress, as well as to share all the gossip with me, I hope? * Morgan nods (Morgan) of course (@Molly) **they get to the door..Marta opens it, then looks at Molly a moment which the expression of an assessing physician.** Marta: Headache? (Morgan) In her head, apparently * @Molly looks a little surprised, nodding. Marta motions her in. Once Molly is in, she looks to Morgan (@Molly) Marta: Don't worry my Lord, I'll have her all fixed up in no time. *she smiles* (@Molly) **Claudia looks much happier stood by the door alone** * Morgan nods to Claudia (@Molly) **Marta shuts the door to give them privacy* (@Molly) C: Anything going on? (Morgan) As usual I'm causing trouble. Where's your oratory friend? ** You're now known as Claudia (@Claudia) Sleeping, thankfully (@Claudia) And the other has gone for a stroll outside. Cabin fever is setting in I think * Morgan nods (Morgan) Unfortunate for you (@Claudia) Being here alone? No, I like that best. There's very few whose company I would choose to have. (Morgan) I know (@Claudia) Mostly you and HeinzHarold, truth be told. (Morgan) Thats because he's funny and I'm quiet * @Claudia nods (@Claudia) That sums it up nicely. I suppose Sorgi is tolerable too * Morgan nods (Morgan) he's a good man * @Claudia nods (@Claudia) He's both funny and quiet (Morgan) the perfect man * @Claudia snorts (@Claudia) There's no such thinh (@Claudia) Thing * * Morgan chuckles (Morgan) I need to go cause some trouble (@Claudia) I'd offer company if I could (Morgan) I'd rather you be here (@Claudia) I'll be here til you say otherwise. (Morgan) Thank you * @Claudia inclines her head (@Claudia) Be safe * Morgan heads towards Faulks office