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(Molly) (@Morgan) You must be very proud of her...
(Molly) * Fuchs smiles, watching her
(Molly) (Fuchs) Immensely. I worried she would find it hard to mix with those of a higher station. Not that a Colonel's wife is _low_ status, but it is a very different world she comes from.
(Molly) * @Morgan nods
(Molly) (@Morgan) I spent quite a bit of time in that world myself, I understand your concern
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(Fuchs) I am not so concerned for her behaviours as I am for others' behaviours towards her
* @Morgan smiles slightly
* Fuchs watches the women
(@Morgan) All we can do is behave to a higher standard and try to enlighten those around us to do the same
* Fuchs glances round the room. No one seems to be causing any issues
(Fuchs) This is one of the calmer nights of His Grace's parties. No-one has called anyone out yet
(Fuchs) ((Attention?))
(@Morgan) ((around the room))
(@Morgan) thats probably because I'm not talking to anyone
* Fuchs laughs. The room is lively, full of music and chatter. No-one looks at odds with anyone.
(Fuchs) You have someone in mind you'd like to call out?
(@Morgan) Not so far, it just seems to happen... as evidenced with Graf Fischler
* Fuchs nods, his attention back on Stef as she laughs
(Fuchs) It is like that here too, once the drink is in full flow
(Fuchs) *Molly's eyes light up with mischief before she whispers something to the others, using her fan as a shield. For a moment, her fan is in such a place that he cannot see her face at all. Mina asks her something, and Molly nods a little. Both Stef and Mina look thoughtful,  interrupted by Edward coaxing Mina back to dance.*
* @Morgan watches them with suspicion
(Fuchs) Your brother has been on the wrong end of a duelling glove several times
(@Morgan) I can't say I'm particularly surprised
* Fuchs nods
* Fuchs watches the women quietly. A change in song draws Molly's glance toward the musicians, and her eyes light up
(Fuchs) Still, I should imagine his behaviour will be tempered by the presence of your father
(@Morgan) I rather expect it to be more tempered by Lady Hapsburg
* Fuchs smiles a little, watching the aforementioned couple dancing. T
(Fuchs) You mentioned before there were some issues between them?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) getting resolved, slowly
* Fuchs nods
(Fuchs) Good
(Fuchs) **Molly and Stef come over. At some point, Molly has ended up with another full glass of brandy. They look happy
(@Morgan) blossom, who gave you that drink?
* Fuchs offers his hand to Stef,  and watches her affectionately as he brings her close beside him, tucking her hand over his arm. Stef watches him with an equal expression  of love. Molly is too busy watching them to have heard Morgan
* @Morgan moves closer, asking again
(Fuchs) **Molly looks up at him with a soft smile** The maid who served us at dinner. I am being careful, liebling,  and smelling it first
(@Morgan) I've asked Mia be the only one who serves you tonight, just in case
(Fuchs) **She watches at Stef appears to be laying a charm offensive against the Colonel to persuade him to dance
(Fuchs) M: I will be sure to only get more brandy from her then
* @Morgan nods
(Fuchs) ((Attention?))
(@Morgan) ((Molly))
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* Molly continues to watch Stef and Fuchs until she suddenly looks away, looking up at the ceiling to her right with an innocentish smile
* @Morgan raises an eyebrow
(@Morgan) what was that about?
(Molly) **Fuchs coughs a little beside Morgan, looking at Stef*
* Molly glances up at Morgan with a flicker of amusement, then moves her gaze to Stef
(Molly) What was what about, liebes herz? *her feigned innocence doesn't displace the amusement*
* @Morgan shrugs, sipping his coffee before surveying the room
* Molly glances at him as does Fuchs
(Molly) F: If you'll excuse us, my Lord  my Lady?
* Molly nods, watching Morgan as she sips the brandy
(@Morgan) of course
(Molly) **Stef looks happy, manoeuvring her husband back to dance whilst he shakes his head, chuckling
* Molly opens her fan again, and the gentle movement generates a pleasant breeze in the busy, candlelit room
(Molly) That guitar the musician has is just like the one you left in Avebury...
* @Morgan looks
(Molly) **It takes a few minutes for him to get a glimpse. It looks just the same, aside from slightly less well-travelled
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Will you be buying one before we set sail for Avalon?
(@Morgan) I had;t thought about it really
(Molly) Oh? I was hoping you might sing me some of those inappropriate sailing songs you have previously spoken of *She giggles*
(@Morgan) I'm not sure, even with my reputation, the crew would be able to handle that
* Molly glances at him sidelong
(Molly) We wouldn't necessarily have to have a crew present
(@Morgan) No, we definitely need one to sail the ship
* Molly smiles
(Molly) It is hot in here, would you like to go out on the terrace?
(@Morgan) if you wish blossom
* Molly nods, glancing at his cup
(Molly) You aren't drinking blokners?
* @Morgan shakes his head
* Molly slips her arm into his, subtly leading him out through the busy room through the double doors into the cool evening air. The sun has not long set, the sky still purple in the West, but navy and bedazzled overhead. The air here smells like His Grace's prized rose garden.
(Molly) Would you prefer I stop drinking the brandy?
(@Morgan) As long as you aren't up to too much mischief...
* Molly giggles, biting the left side of her lower lip
(Molly) But a little mischief is acceptable?
(@Morgan) since you've already gotten up to some, I imagine, it'd be hard to ban it now
* Molly glances around at the empty terrace before moving a little further from the doors. She watches him with amusement
(Molly) Command it, and all my mischief will stop.
(@Morgan) I'm not entirely sure it would be... besides, I would not spoil your fun completely
(Molly) Not _completely_? Just a little bit of fun-spoiling? *she laughs softly, sipping her drink*
* @Morgan sips his coffee
(@Morgan) I see the Eisenfurst has been showing you off
* Molly watches him closely
(Molly) Indeed
(Molly) Were you hoping to be showing me off instead? *She giggles*
(@Morgan) No doubt 'd have belted someone for looking at you too long
(Molly) They could look as long as they wish, it matters not to me. As you well know, there's only one set of lips I wish to feel against mine *She squeezes his arm softly*
* @Morgan nods
* Molly looks up at the night sky a moment
(Molly) You will be glad when the evening is over and the guests have gone?
(@Morgan) I think so, aye
* Molly lays her cheek against his arm
(Molly) Thank you, liebes herz
* @Morgan looks confused
* Molly doesn't spot his expression
(@Morgan) What on theah for?
* Molly looks up at him, eyes soft
(Molly) Everything, as always
(@Morgan) There's no need blossom
(Molly) There is. I am grateful, every minute of every day, for you.
* Molly watches his expression
(@Morgan) You really have no need
(Molly) I would not wish you to ever feel I do not appreciate all of this *She briefly motions her glass towards the crowded ball room* and everything else
(@Morgan) All of this hasn't exactly treated you well up to this point
* Molly frowns a little, trying to read his expression
(Molly) The little complications do not damage my pleasure at being your wife
(@Morgan) Good
* Molly frowns deeper, gently stroking his arm
(Molly) You have worried that it has, or will, damage my feelings for you?
(@Morgan) I know it is a great burden
(Molly) _what_ is a great burden?
(@Morgan) The nonsense that some of these people get up to... the danger of simply being my wife...
* Molly drinks deeply from her glass a moment
(Molly) That danger will not be for much longer,  will it?
(@Morgan) I hope noe
* Molly moves away fractionally so she can see him better
(Molly) Do you regret marrying me?
(@Morgan) Not for an instant
(Molly) For a moment there it sounded as if you did
* @Morgan shakes his head
* Molly chews her lower lip
(@Morgan) I worry about the position you are put in because of me
* Molly speaks softly
(Molly) I am strong, and I am brave, and I would rather be at your side throughout any danger and consequence than have a long, peaceful life without you.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I see you and Edward have found some common ground
* Molly pauses a moment at the swift change of conversation before smiling
(Molly) We have a mutual enjoyment and recollection of Shakespeare
(@Morgan) So I noted
* Molly finishes her brandy as if it were a shot
(Molly) I have been saving a few quotes I remember just for you though *She giggles*
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee, The more I have, for both are infinite."
* Molly watches his reaction closely, mischief in her eyes
* @Morgan nods slowly
* Molly rises up to whisper in his ear behind her fan
(Molly) Her passions are made of nothing but the finest part of pure love
* Molly giggles, moving away towards the door
* @Morgan smiles slightly, following her
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