(MollyK) **The house is quiet as expected at this time of day, and a glance at a clock as he passes shows it to be twenty past two, a time he realises yesterday was when he had finished splitting logs and suddenly all the distraction of labour disappeared and he was left alone with his worry * @Morgan scowls and continues towards the nursery * MollyK is sat on the bed, hair loose, reading the book from the Eisenfurstin. She looks very relaxed, and there's a jug of coffee with cups on the night stand. There was no sign of Marta or Stef when he passed through the parlour (@Morgan) blossom * MollyK smiles warmly (MollyK) Liebes herz, you are well? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and you? (MollyK) Yes, thank you. I have been getting engrossed in this *she raises the book* * MollyK moves to her left to give him space to sit (@Morgan) Where are Marta, or Stef? (MollyK) Marta looked tired, I sent her to nap. Stef became very eager to see her husband, so I sent her back to him *she smiles* (@Morgan) I'm not sure you're meant to be alone * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I am fine, liebling. Besides, you're here now * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) There are a c couple of things we need to discuss... (MollyK) Do you have time for me to finish this page? *she smiles* * @Morgan nods, going to fetch some coffee (MollyK) **the coffee in the jug beside the bed is still hot, the cups clean. She giggles as she reads * @Morgan pours two cups * MollyK puts the book mark in, setting the book down (MollyK) I think you would describe it as the tension between them screaming of lust! ((He said this on the dock in Carleon, describing the perpetual conflict between her and Kai)) * @Morgan nods * MollyK watches him (MollyK) What did you wish to discuss? (@Morgan) several things... I have discussed with Varick what he wishes to do about tomorrow * MollyK nods a little (MollyK) How did he take it? (@Morgan) Surprisingly well... he wishes to go to the burial, though not for any closure apparently * MollyK frowns (MollyK) Then why does he wish to? (@Morgan) to make sure she will not remain as a ghost * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) I suppose that is a risk (@Morgan) He was telling me earlier how people who can see ghosts normally have one that stays with them to keep the bad ghosts away * MollyK looks intrigued (MollyK) That is good (@Morgan) I suppose so (MollyK) You do not think so? (@Morgan) As pragmatic as I can be, I'm still not entirely comfortable with the idea * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Your Eisen side in particular? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (MollyK) How does _he_ feel about it? (@Morgan) He seems quite happy... says his is Mae * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Oh good, I liked her * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as did I (MollyK) We can do little about his ability, with it being inherited (@Morgan) What concerns me most is the _other_ ability his mother had (MollyK) The shifting? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) We found a spider... he instinctively knew its gender... he can tell Crusader likes him... instinctively... * MollyK frowns (MollyK) I have heard him talk to Captain Ulysses too, I just assumed it was his imagination * @Morgan nods * MollyK frowns (MollyK) I had read about shifting as a traditional Ussuran magic, but not communicating with animals... (@Morgan) I suspect thats my fault * MollyK puts a hand on his arm gently (MollyK) The summerhouse? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) It would make sense. *she speaks quieter* Everything seems to be a sort of variant on its normal counterpart * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) You are regretful? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) mostly (MollyK) I would not have survived the initial poisoning... (@Morgan) I know... hence why its mostly... * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) Sorgi, Mr Gottlieb, and Otto would all have been dead now * @Morgan nods (MollyK) And I would have to drink cold tea, which is unacceptable. ((She doesn't know that he used the fire magic when the Lusty Wench exploded, thus saving her and Varick)) * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) that would be barbaric (MollyK) It really would. We should speak to Varick about it soon I think * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) agreed (@Morgan) apparently the Eisenfurstin has only been able to move things since then as well * MollyK tilts her head (MollyK) Since you went to the summerhouse, or since you came here? (@Morgan) since the summerhouse * MollyK nods thoughtfully (MollyK) That's a large radius * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Sinan Gottlieb, the Eisenfurstin... how far did it go... * MollyK frowns (MollyK) I wouldn't like to speculate. It could be hundreds of people developing new, unusual magic * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Jacques Porte variant started at the same time. * @Morgan nods * MollyK sighs (MollyK) We will deal with whatever comes our way, as always * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) Just fortunate it wasn't your father, can you imagine his reaction?! (@Morgan) I'm fairly sure he'd implode (@Morgan) speaking of my father, though... * MollyK looks curious (@Morgan) He wishes to see the ship (MollyK) He found out about Edward and Mina being barely appropriate? *she giggles* * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) In the future? Or now? (@Morgan) When we leave * MollyK looks unsure (MollyK) What have you said? (@Morgan) He is rather desperate to see it. I said I'd discuss it with you * MollyK nods slowly, then frowns (MollyK) What about Edward? (@Morgan) That is an issue... neither he nor I wish father to be alone on his trip home, and if he disembarks at Starke he'll be skirting _that_ forest on his way... * MollyK frowns deeper (MollyK) Any other week, and I would be more than happy for them to join us... but with next Friday being what it is... ((Dietlinde's birthday. Unlikely he's ever told her the date himself)) * MollyK watches him a moment solemnly * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and we would not have dropped them off by then (MollyK) No. We would still be in Zweibrucke preparing to sail, as it's a Friday. We could all make ourselves scarce, but I am not sure if that will be enough. (@Morgan) I suppose I'll have to think about it * MollyK nods (MollyK) I will support you in whatever way you need, liebling. We would have been at sea had we not been delayed, but I had already been thinking about Varick and I giving you space that day (@Morgan) Well, it'll be easier in that respect I suppose (MollyK) In that we aren't at sea? * @Morgan nods * MollyK picks up her coffee (MollyK) Yes. I could not recall whether you had disappeared last year at Lady Catherine's that day, as I didn't learn about the date until I sought it out at Die Dauerhaftigkeit * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) No, I had work to do * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) Unless that was the day you slipped over in the Great Hall after climbing the tree (@Morgan) Possibly * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) Does Varick know? (@Morgan) about which part? * MollyK sips her coffee, still looking serious (MollyK) Dietlinde and Jana (@Morgan) I think he knows the basics, yes * MollyK nods (MollyK) Then he will understand why we will be finding something to do that day * @Morgan nods * MollyK nods (MollyK) Think on it. If Edward, or even your Father being present that day will be too much, I will come up with some reason why they cannot come with us until another trip * @Morgan nods * MollyK is quiet a moment, sipping her coffee slowly * @Morgan takes a mouthful of his (MollyK) As for him going home past the Schwarzenwald, he'll just have to be brave *she smiles slightly* (@Morgan) Its more going alone that concerns us * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) Would you do it? (@Morgan) what? (MollyK) Ride the Great South Road alone? (@Morgan) Of course... but since we don't know how he will react to Alarice's punishment, there's a good chance he won't be as observant as he should be * MollyK nods (MollyK) We could dock in Starke and you could ride with him to Sudlachenburg and back (@Morgan) and lose even more time... (@Morgan) and as much as I could ride alone, I didn't say I'd want to (MollyK) It would set us another week back, and would mean you leaving Varick and I in Starke for that time * MollyK swirls the coffee in her cup (@Morgan) to go ride alongside one of the few places that scares me... (MollyK) You could take Claudia (@Morgan) and leave you without her... absolutely not * MollyK waves it away (MollyK) I could manage (@Morgan) I know (MollyK) As soon as I am permitted, I want her to train me further. And one of you to teach me to shoot too. * MollyK looks determined (MollyK) I will also be working on my archery. A Veisgrafin should be able to defend herself and her people. (@Morgan) as you wish, though I will have no part in that final skill * MollyK smiles slightly, though seems distracted (MollyK) That seems sensible (@Morgan) whats wrong blossom? (MollyK) Nothing, I am well. I was just thinking about the training * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I would ask Edward, as he seems competent, but I suspect you would... dislike that (@Morgan) He may dislike it, but he may well do it... its tough to say * MollyK shrugs (MollyK) Marta would not let me do anything like that at present I suspect * MollyK sips her coffee (MollyK) What else did we need to discuss? (@Morgan) Marta tells me that neither she nor the two other midwives she spoke to can fathom your continued survival * MollyK nods, frowning a little (MollyK) Nor can I. *she sighs heavily* How do you feel about that * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) as much as mysteries bother me, I am quite happy to just accept that that is the outcome and leave it at that * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) The stone is still marked. (@Morgan) Perhaps thats what did it (@Morgan) I'm content to accept a bit of superstition in this case * MollyK holds out her hand to show him. It's no different than the previous night, the new red occlusion obvious (MollyK) I suppose so * @Morgan runs his thumb over the stone (@Morgan) in fact, I'll throw in some gratitude * MollyK watches his hand move, not speaking * @Morgan lifts her hands, kissing her fingers gently (@Morgan) Edward has been teaching Varick to paint * MollyK blinks a moment, looking down (MollyK) Has he? Is he any good? (@Morgan) He's not bad at spiders, much to Edwards distaste * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) Edward dislikes spiders? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) intensely (MollyK) Why? (@Morgan) Absolutely no idea... but they give him the creeps massively (MollyK) Has he seen...? * MollyK glances at him (@Morgan) No... he'd have probably had a heart attack... though he does think he's seen a Drachen * MollyK looks intrigued (MollyK) I did not think they were ever seen? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) nor did I (@Morgan) mind you, neither is the thing I saw (MollyK) Where did he see it? * MollyK squeezes his hands gently, and seems to relax a little (@Morgan) the drachenwald... which makes sense I suppose (MollyK) An appropriate name. Do you think that's what he saw? (@Morgan) I think he believes it... and the way described it, I would not be surprised * MollyK watches him, smiling (MollyK) Are you jealous, liebling? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) aye I suppose so... he gets something that looked like soap bubbles in sunlight and I got _that_ * MollyK nods (MollyK) Stef and I were talking about jealousy earlier (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) She was puzzled that Kristoff no longer seems to be the jealous type as he used to be when they first met * MollyK smiles a little (@Morgan) Surely thats because he was jealous that he could not have that he wished for.. (MollyK) Yes and no, I suspect (@Morgan) what do you suspect? * MollyK sighs (MollyK) I suspect it's complicated for him. But I did tell her that I saw his jealousy when you mentioned her being lovely the other day * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm still surprised he didn't take a swing at me * MollyK nods (MollyK) I did wonder if he might (@Morgan) I wouldn't have held it against him (MollyK) Just for saying she was lovely? (@Morgan) No, for how hard I pushed him when they were so unhappy (MollyK) They needed it. They were suffocating each other like that * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I agree. But still, I expected him to hit me * MollyK nods (MollyK) They are much better now... *she watches him a moment* She told me what happened in the hall earlier (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) She said she had been triggered by a loud noise, and you were trying to console her *she watches him with the slightest of smiles* * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) not quite... I merely let her know I wouldn't let her be harmed (MollyK) She did not want me to hear any gossip from the maid and be upset or jealous *she smiles more* * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) would you have been? * MollyK smiles (MollyK) No * @Morgan nods, still frowning * MollyK watches him with a raised eyebrow (MollyK) That troubles you? (@Morgan) I doubt Katherine would have gossiped about it, but the idea that my motives are not plain to the people I trust bothers me (MollyK) Household servants will read something interesting in any action, you know that, liebes herz * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so (MollyK) I more meant did it trouble you that just as Stef does not see Kristoff's jealousy you do not see mine? * @Morgan nods * MollyK watches him (MollyK) Because it makes you feel I do not value you? (@Morgan) I don'tt like not being able to see what people are feeling... I cant predict the actions of someone if I cant tell what impact something has had (MollyK) I am not going to get into any fights with other women over you *she smiles* * @Morgan nods slightly (@Morgan) good (MollyK) Is it? (@Morgan) You are not fully trained yet * MollyK grins (MollyK) I supposed you could try to provoke it, to see if I am fully trained eventually (@Morgan) I don't think that'd be wise... _I_ may have a reputation for beating people, but I don't think I'd like you to have one (MollyK) I have a much better handle on it now than I used to, so I am not sure you would manage it without doing something... regrettable. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) best not then (MollyK) I was a little jealous on the evening of the bundling when Mina was just dressed in a shift and looked "beautiful" with her hair all undone though... *she smiles* * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) it seemed the thing to say * MollyK smiles (MollyK) It was simply that I knew you had originally been attracted to her back during the war * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) A long time ago * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) A very long time... (MollyK) I have always enjoyed seeing your jealousy, I am afraid to say * MollyK giggles (@Morgan) I'll wager no-one else does though (MollyK) I am not sure anyone else picks up on it (@Morgan) They would do eventually * MollyK smiles thoughtfully (MollyK) That would be... interesting (@Morgan) I think the word is regrettable (MollyK) I won't provoke it simply to see the intensity of your progressiveness then *she smiles* (@Morgan) just as well (MollyK) Oh? (@Morgan) It would be regrettable indeed to have to put anyone here in their place to satisfy your curiosity (@Morgan) Although... if you wish to provoke it with the master at arms, I won't feel so bad about belting him * MollyK giggles (MollyK) If you need an excuse, I could satisfy that need (@Morgan) I cant say I needed much of an excuse when I removed him from the armoury yesterday (MollyK) I can imagine you were not at your most temperate? (@Morgan) Thats a safe statement to make (MollyK) Did you destroy many things? *she smiles* (@Morgan) I didn't destroy anything... I organised the armoury * MollyK watches him, voice becoming quiet (MollyK) Do you think you would have destroyed many things, if I had died? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) absolutely * MollyK nods (@Morgan) Did I tell you that Edward had Claudia go and stand guard at the guardhouse yesterday? (MollyK) No? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) he figured if I was hellbent on killing Alarice, she was the only one who could possibly stop me, and certainly the only person I'd respect enough to listen to her (MollyK) Was he right, do you think? (@Morgan) Possibly. I don't know that she'd have actually stopped me, mind. (MollyK) I suspect she'd have defended your right to (@Morgan) She did say afterwards that if he ever speaks to her like that again, she'll break his legs * MollyK smiles (@Morgan) If you hadn't made it, I don't think even he would have tried to stop me (MollyK) Do you think you would have killed Alarice, even though the consequences could have been so great? (@Morgan) in which instance? (MollyK) Had I died * @Morgan nods * MollyK nods a little (MollyK) I suppose if anyone was able to read that in you, Edward would be the one to * @Morgan nods * MollyK frowns a little (MollyK) I suspect he'd have been wise to have put himself far from Fischler too (@Morgan) I don't know... the motives behind it are somewhat different * MollyK shrugs (MollyK) I do not know as much as you about it, liebling * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) talking with him, even I am still learning more * MollyK nods a little (MollyK) Do you wish to tell me? (@Morgan) What was the last I told you? (MollyK) About Edward generally? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and what happened * MollyK thinks * MollyK starts to frown deeply * @Morgan watches her, drinking his coffee (MollyK) That he regretted it. That it was dishonourable to wed a common girl, that Sudlachenburg's trade partners were becoming difficult, and Edward decided that _that_ was the solution. * MollyK remains frowning * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Apparently it was much more complex... they weren't just becoming difficult, some of them were actively plotting to annexe us. * MollyK watches him and his expression (@Morgan) It seems it was more out of desperation than malice, his actions. * MollyK speaks quietly (MollyK) And your opinion upon that? (@Morgan) I can see how he will have come to that conclusion... I still think them wrong, of course. The sheer level of regret he carries helps in that respect though * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) He is very regretful then? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) his tattoo is an expression of that (MollyK) I have never seen it. You said he had a big tattoo that must have hurt like hell, and I got distracted by asking how much pain you would endure for me, I think * MollyK 's expression that would normally have turned playful remains serious, bordering on school neutral (MollyK) Schooled * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Its a big grey wolf carrying a feather with two drops of blood falling from the end of it... * MollyK 's expression slips all the way to the neutral (MollyK) I see. (@Morgan) Bit arrogant, thinking of himself as a wolf, but he is quite EIsen * MollyK smiles slightly (MollyK) What do you think of that? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) he chose to carry his regret in such a way he could never avoid it (MollyK) It does not trouble you? (@Morgan) why? * MollyK shrugs a little {avoidant} (MollyK) How did you discover That? (@Morgan) blossom... (MollyK) Yes, liebes herz? (@Morgan) Why would it trouble me? * MollyK watches him (MollyK) It does not, so it does not matter (@Morgan) it matters to me (MollyK) Why? (@Morgan) Because we do not hide things from one another * MollyK watches him for a long moment (MollyK) We have always been careful not to hurt or distress each other... (@Morgan) Yes we have, but this is... important (MollyK) I do not see how my opinion about any of this is important, liebes herz. Only yours is. (@Morgan) because I value your opinion, especially in things like this (MollyK) It is an area in which I am not always as clear-headed as I would wish * @Morgan nods slowly (MollyK) I am sure, had it been I happily married in the past, and you having witnessed my grief, you can understand that your objectivity might not be as good as it could be were you more detached? (@Morgan) I do... I believe he truly does regret his actions (MollyK) I do not doubt that, liebes herz * MollyK watches him, still serious (@Morgan) Then what is it you doubt? (MollyK) If someone had taken you and Varick from me, would I be comfortable in them carrying around a symbol of you both like that? No. But that does not mean that my feelings are in anyway fair or acceptable * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see what you're saying... and I will confess to feeling a little annoyed, but I think the depth of his regret is more obvious because of it. He had that despite being a very traditional man, despite what my father would say or do if he found out he had it (MollyK) As I said, liebling, what you feel is all that matters to me. I can appreciate that it could seem that he was overstepping a boundary, like making some sort of claim up in their memories * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I can appreciate that I suppose (MollyK) But his regret seems to be helping you move forward with him, and I am glad of that for you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) as am I * MollyK nods, thoughtful, then sips her tea (MollyK) Annexation would have claimed a lot of lives? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) undoubtedly * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) But you and your father could have prevented that, surely * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) Remember I was not the person I am now (MollyK) You were... gentler then? (@Morgan) much (MollyK) And less cynical? * @Morgan nods * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) And much happier no doubt (@Morgan) Impossible to say (MollyK) Is it? You have said before that you do not like being as cynical as you are (@Morgan) No, but when I am happy it is a well informed happiness... * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) I can see sense in that. You are more worldly? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) thats an apt description * MollyK nods (MollyK) Did you like Edward, before? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I suppose so * MollyK watches him (MollyK) Do you think you could like him now? * @Morgan nods slowly (@Morgan) I think so (MollyK) That must be difficult * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it is rather * MollyK squeezes his hands softly, inhaling deeply, and he can see she's trying to decide what to say * MollyK checks his body language and expression * @Morgan watches her solemnly * MollyK speaks quietly, also solemn (MollyK) I don't think-... *she changes her mind, sighing* I will support you as best I can (@Morgan) What were you going to say? * MollyK bites her lower lip, breathing deeply again (MollyK) I don't think she would want you to stay at odds with him forever * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suspect you're right * MollyK squeezes his hands a moment (MollyK) What sort of a place would heaven be if any of us can take resentment or hurt feelings there? (@Morgan) It'd be like Vodacce I suspect * MollyK watches him with a little wry smile (MollyK) Indeed (MollyK) But I do find comfort in that notion * @Morgan nods * MollyK lets go of both of his hands to pick up her coffee, taking far longer to sip it than is necessary (MollyK) Mina and her Father have left now? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) How is Edward coping? (@Morgan) It is tough for him. He already misses her a great deal (MollyK) I should imagine so. It is very hard to watch someone you care for so much walk away for months * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) At least there is no doubt where their paths will lead them, though (MollyK) That is true. He is lucky in that. When you left The Rose in Freiburg, that was not a luxury I had * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) I scrubbed the floors of every bedroom that day, even though we had not slept the night before (@Morgan) Had to keep busy? (MollyK) I had to exhaust myself. And in that first hour I had to do something that would ensure I could not chase you down and give you the sort of goodbye I had intended to * @Morgan nods (MollyK) You had told me that kissing me was only going to make things worse, so I knew I would have to let you go without doing so, but that was very difficult for me when I knew there was a good chance I would never see you again (@Morgan) Not that good a chance, evidently * MollyK sips her coffee (MollyK) I had no idea. I had a deep seated worry that you would realise that not only could you not kiss me, you also could not have me in your life at all (@Morgan) Not something that needed worrying about in the end (MollyK) *she nods* And then, when you were late, and everyone wanted to keep asking me "Where is Morgan, why isn't he here?" it was like torture (@Morgan) They were just unsure how to react at not being shouted at so much (MollyK) I think Kai was relieved that he wouldn't have to negotiate about the Rose under your watchful eye * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) well, at some point I'll revisit his actions * MollyK looks intrigued (MollyK) You never told me what you and he discussed in Starke (@Morgan) Why he sank the rose, we spoke about Lady Torrington... * MollyK frowns (MollyK) He admitted that? * @Morgan nods * MollyK 's frown deepens (@Morgan) He admitted to being wrong, which was much more painful for him than anything I could do to him (MollyK) Yet the following day he blew off all my comments as if I were a silly child. (@Morgan) as a coward would (MollyK) Why. Why did he do that to me? * MollyK looks genuinely angry (@Morgan) Because he didn't want the rose in the hands of someone not from Eisen (MollyK) Perhaps he should have just told me that! (@Morgan) I mentioned he was a coward, yes? * MollyK nods very briefly (MollyK) So he killed innocent people because I am Avalonian. (@Morgan) basically * MollyK 's jaw tightens (MollyK) Right. (@Morgan) Do not mistake my calm demeanour for a lack of resolve in addressing his actions * MollyK nods briefly again, looking away (MollyK) He deserves to die for that. (@Morgan) I'm more concerned with his being the cause of almost losing you on the ship when we were with the gottliebs (MollyK) Yes, but he can only die once. * @Morgan nods * MollyK looks back to him (MollyK) I spent weeks torturing myself over the deaths of my crew, how I should have been there to prevent that * @Morgan nods (MollyK) And now I see that simply by not being born Eisen, my very ownership of the Rose was what caused their deaths * @Morgan nods * MollyK frowns deeply (MollyK) So it was my fault, even more than I knew. (@Morgan) No, blossom, it was hi (@Morgan) his* * MollyK shakes her head (MollyK) If I had just signed her over to you (@Morgan) I think he's using it as an excuse... I suspect signing her to me would have made no difference (MollyK) Maybe if I had just agreed to be his mistress as the rumours implied he was aiming for *she looks grim* (@Morgan) But then we would not be together (MollyK) No * MollyK sighs heavily, then shakes it off (MollyK) Or you would have returned from Eisen and run him through, freeing me from that mistake. (@Morgan) also possible (@Morgan) plausible... (@Morgan) likely (MollyK) I could certainly stand to see the full depths of your jealous and possessive nature being demonstrated on that man. * MollyK smiles (@Morgan) it wouldn't take long (MollyK) Would I need to inspire it again, or do you have a good enough memory? (@Morgan) I have a good memory (MollyK) That is fortunate, because him holding my hand again is likely to result in the sort of damage that only my... talent could fix. * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) I could live with that * MollyK glances at him, the Eisen style determination visible (MollyK) He couldn't. * @Morgan sniffs (@Morgan) I could live with that too (MollyK) You would not be jealous to not have exacted vengeance yourself? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) As long he gets his comeuppance.... (Molly) One way or another * Molly sighs (Molly) What did he say about Lady Torrington (@Morgan) How she would have made a good match for him. Its not often I laugh in someones face * Molly smirks slightly (MollyK) I am sure it would have not been at all awkward for me to have been his mistress and Lady Catherine to have been his wife! (@Morgan) No, that would've been completely normal * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) Given that I have only become so willing to stand up for myself under your protection, I suppose it is actually plausible * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) not something we need to concern ourselves with * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I was happy being _your_ mistress (@Morgan) Well, if you'd have preferred to stay that way... * MollyK tries to read his expression, how serious he is, how tense he is * @Morgan looks playful but is obviously a concerned about something (MollyK) I considered it. Does that trouble you, liebling? * @Morgan shrugs slightly (@Morgan) as long as it did not end up being your wish... (MollyK) That I had not married you? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) No... But there was a... simplicity in being your mistress * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I suppose so * MollyK watches his expression again * @Morgan looks serious (MollyK) It was a role, a place for me. It was less complicated. * @Morgan nods slightly (MollyK) It is hard to explain. I had assumed that you had asked me because you suspected that _eventually_ develop a desire to take me to bed... (MollyK) You would* (@Morgan) It was rather more than that, wasn't it (MollyK) I did not realise that at the time though. I liked having that space in your life. Your mistress. * MollyK smiles softly * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I suppose I knew how I belonged to you there * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) you do not know now? (MollyK) Yes... I know that you love me and want me at your side * @Morgan frowns again (MollyK) I am making you sad, I think? * MollyK frowns also (@Morgan) It sounds like you do not know how desperately I need you with me... that you question it * MollyK is not quick enough to conceal that some of this is accurate * MollyK also realises she has not been quick enough, and realises she cannot talk her way out of it (MollyK) A little, perhaps * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I see * MollyK looks guilty * @Morgan sits back slightly, sipping his coffe * MollyK sighs heavily (MollyK) I am sorry, I did not mean to upset you, liebes herz, and I am most distressed that I have * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) Given all that has occurred, it surprises me... and concerns me greatly that you regret marrying me * MollyK frowns (MollyK) You mistake me. I never said I regret marrying you, which I do not. (@Morgan) But you do not know how you belong with me... (MollyK) I know I belong at your side. * MollyK watches him, wary and solemn, serious (@Morgan) But you are not certain of something (MollyK) I am just emotional and introspective, it is to be expected (@Morgan) That you are not certain of something to do with me bothers me a great deal, and I would remedy that * MollyK sighs slightly (MollyK) I suppose your calmness in the wake of yesterday has troubled me. I understand there is nothing to be gained from it, and you wish to focus on gratitude, but it still confusing to me * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I can understand that (@Morgan) You would prefer I rage and destroy furniture? (MollyK) I... I don't know. Maybe. *she frowns a little* I suppose I saw so much of your anger and distress before, that this calmness makes me off-balance (@Morgan) I didn't have to spend so much time waiting to find out what would happen... I had no time to prepare. I spent most of my day doing things to physically exhaust myself, I spent my rage chopping wood. All that mattered after all of that was you being here, safe, * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) That does make sense (@Morgan) I don't need to rage because I've done that. I don't need to be distressed because you are safe. I don't need to worry about vengeance, partly because the attempt failed, partly because the punishment for trying will still be enacted. * MollyK nods (MollyK) So where it seems that you are unnaturally calm, it is more that I missed the time in which I would have seen It? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) or its about to come, depending on the situation (MollyK) I do not understand? (@Morgan) Its been noted I become very calm just before I do something very Eisen to someone * MollyK nods (MollyK) I had noticed that * MollyK watches him (MollyK) I do not regret becoming your wife, and I do know that you love me. I just might not realise quite how much. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Then I shall find a way to redress that (MollyK) No, liebling. You should love me in the ways you want to, not the ways you feel you have to (@Morgan) The _ways_ I love you will not change. But clearly I need to be more... vocal about it. Though, I wonder if, as with my jealousy, it is obvious to others (MollyK) That I see it but others do not? (@Morgan) No, that others see it and you do not (MollyK) I do see it. You would not have fought so hard for us if you did not. (@Morgan) Alright, perhaps you do not see its depth and strength as easily as others * MollyK nods thoughtfully (MollyK) That is possible. But I do not wish to undermine your feelings, liebes herz. If you feel it, then it is there. (@Morgan) And then some blossom * MollyK watches him, nodding a moment (MollyK) Perhaps some of it is that I do not feel worthy of such (@Morgan) You are entirely wrong. You deserve all of it and more * MollyK blushes (MollyK) Your heart is all I ever wanted (@Morgan) and you have it * MollyK glances down at her hands in his (MollyK) And I am grateful for it * MollyK puts her hands in his, then glances down at them (MollyK) I am sorry if I have made you feel that it is not enough * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) don't think about it any longer (MollyK) Never so easy as just don't do it... * MollyK smiles a little * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) I'm fairly sure its against the rules to use my own advice against me (MollyK) Rules are made to be broken, I think... (@Morgan) I cant really argue against that (MollyK) Well, you could, but we both know how wilful I can be * MollyK squeezes his hand * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) true * MollyK looks distracted, thoughtful, then snaps out of it (MollyK) And you, liebling? Do you always see how incredibly loved you are? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think so, aye (MollyK) Good. But if you ever need reassurance... * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Being your wife means much to me. I hope you can appreciate that. * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Besides, the things I have done for you as a wife are things I never got chance to do for you as a mistress... (@Morgan) oh? * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I should hope all of them were memorable enough that you do not need reminding, my Lord (@Morgan) I was thinking you meant something other than the things that would make nuns blush * MollyK 's eyes light up with mischief (MollyK) Oh we haven't even started on _those_ things yet... * @Morgan looks confused * MollyK giggles (MollyK) Have I done much for you as a wife that isn't something I learnt about on the Coral? * @Morgan blushes * MollyK kisses his reddened cheek briefly (MollyK) I thought you were an unshockable sailor, my love (@Morgan) I was merely acting shocked * Molly smiles (Molly) That is very convincing * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm quite good at it * Molly sips her coffee, glancing at him (Molly) Well, I am not sore in the places needed for the courtesan tricks... So maybe later, when we can ensure we won't be interrupted... * @Morgan blushes again (@Morgan) maybe.. * Molly giggles * Molly then frowns (@Morgan) what? (Molly) Unless you have too much on your mind, of course * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) I'm sure we'll manage, assuming you feel well enough * Molly raises her eyebrows (Molly) It would be a very challenging day indeed where I was not feeling well enough to see to your needs, liebling * Molly sips her coffee, watching his expression over the rim (@Morgan) I given the last couple of days, its best you don't exert yourself too much * Molly starts giggling (Molly) It's really very little exertion on my part (@Morgan) perhaps... * Molly bites her lip a moment, trying to suppress the mischief (Molly) Would you mind taking my Eisen dress out of the wardrobe and giving it a shake out? * Molly sips her coffee * @Morgan puts his coffee down, going to the wardrobe to find the dress (Molly) **It still feels and smells like it did almost exactly twenty four hours ago when he was taking her dresses off the line, unsure if she would live to wear any of them again * @Morgan shakes it out as requested (Molly) **The rose water scent and the scent of her gets stronger as he does it (Molly) I still love that dress * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles thoughtfully, watching him (@Morgan) What do you want doing with it? (Molly) Hang it on the outside of the wardrobe please. It has a signifance for me far more than it was likely intended to * @Morgan hangs it (@Morgan) oh? * Molly watches his expression (Molly) Firstly it signified that you had thought of me on your journey * @Morgan nods, smiling slightly (Molly) And then it was significant because your were giving me something _Eisen_, a part of your culture and heritage * @Morgan nods, moving to sit back down (Molly) And then *she looks wistful* it was significant to me because it was a marker to the world that I had value to you * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I trust the ring on your finger says so (Molly) My wedding ring? * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (@Morgan) If nothing else shouts that I hold you in my heart, that must (Molly) It certainly does, liebling. It shows the world I am... (avalon) treasured (/a) by you. ((The Eisen word is basically the nickname he had for Dietlinde)) * @Morgan nods (Molly) And it shows the world that I am yours, that I belong to you * @Morgan nods (Molly) I like the sudlache ring too, but my wedding ring is different. And were in not Dracheneisen but simple tin, it would lose no value to me * Molly smiles softly at him * @Morgan nods (Molly) You could have slipped a piece of string around my finger as a wedding ring and I would still have valued it above all other jewellery (@Morgan) tied, surely (Molly) It would not be a ring but a length otherwise * @Morgan nods (Molly) It is not very common for a nobleman to wear a wedding ring * Molly takes his hand, running her thumb back and forth over the Dracheneisen band (Molly) But then you are not a very common nobleman *she smiles* (@Morgan) That much is true * Molly looks thoughtful (Molly) Marriage means more to you than to other nobles, I think (@Morgan) Possibly, aye (Molly) It isn't just political or social for you... * Molly watches him (Molly) It's... *she frowns, thinking of how to phrase it* it's Unity. Partnership. Permanacy. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) exactly (Molly) It... a safe place to land. (Molly) It's* * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles, nodding (Molly) I tried to always be that for you, even just as your friend * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I know * Molly smiles a little (Molly) Did you feel I succeeded in that? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I do (Molly) Good, I am glad. I would always have given you that, even if I had married Curtis * Molly watches his expression * @Morgan scowls ever so slightly * Molly frowns a moment (Molly) You would have no longer wanted that from me? (@Morgan) I dislike the thought of him being able to... touch you, hold you... * Molly shudders (Molly) Not as much as I! (MollyK) I cannot even explain how difficult it was to be close and affectionate enough not to lose his regard whilst simultaneously wanting not to * MollyK sighs * @Morgan nods slightly * MollyK watches him (MollyK) Was it very puzzling for you, after the lovely time we had had in Carleon, and all those amazing kisses, that when we went back to Tawstock I was still proceeding with that union as planned? (@Morgan) puzzling, no... (MollyK) But...? (@Morgan) I hated it * MollyK tilts her head (MollyK) The situation in general, or that you had let me that close and I had still proceeded with him regardless? (@Morgan) That I could not have you, that you would not be with me * MollyK nods (MollyK) But I trust that you understand that was not my wish? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I am somewhat surprised that you felt so strongly that long ago... * @Morgan shrugs, picking up his coffee * MollyK sighs softly (MollyK) I have discomfitted you (MollyK) I am not sure, with the benefit of hindsight, I was so desperate to get married and leave my employment (MollyK) Why* (@Morgan) Because it is what every young girl dreams of, isn't it? * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Right up until they get a ship and have the world at their feet * @Morgan nods (MollyK) You were not... insulted that after what we had shared I was still going to wed though? (@Morgan) I was busy hating myself for not being more open * MollyK looks curious (MollyK) Can you expand upon that? (@Morgan) That I didn't feel I could offer you what you deserved. * MollyK nods a little (MollyK) I did not need what you felt I deserved (@Morgan) and I was not ready to let anyone in (MollyK) No, I can understand that, I think (MollyK) I think, even were it not for my feelings for you, The Rose was always going to be the end of my betrothal * MollyK sips her coffee thoughtfully (@Morgan) I don't think he could've stood for you to have that sort of independence (MollyK) No, not at all. And I could not have stood to have been chained down to a man I could not love * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I suspect once I had truly started sailing, it would have been very difficult for me to stay put * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) is that not still a possibility? * MollyK thinks about it (MollyK) No, not really * MollyK looks concerned, glancing at him (MollyK) That is a worry you have about me? (@Morgan) I hadn't until you mentioned it * MollyK blushes (MollyK) Sorry, liebes herz (@Morgan) Its alright * MollyK frowns (MollyK) Do you often worry that I won't stay? (@Morgan) I worry that you won't wish to (MollyK) Why would I not? My feelings for you go beyond passing fancy, liebes herz ((he said this to her before, when he first asked her to be his mistress)) * @Morgan nods * MollyK looks sad a moment (MollyK) Do you worry my love isn't strong enough to weather the responsibilities and duties that come with being your wife? * @Morgan shakes his head * MollyK watches him * MollyK sips her coffee, a decision seemingly made to change the subject (MollyK) We need to write to Inga and Heinzharold to change the date we are to collect them * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm glad you can keep track of all of this * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) As I have said before, it is my head that is most useful to you * @Morgan sips his coffee, raising an eyebrow briefly (MollyK) In truth, it only occurred to me when talking to Stef (@Morgan) She reminds me of Inga, I think * MollyK nods (MollyK) I can see that (MollyK) However, it was not the similarity that made me realise * MollyK sips her coffee (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) There is much of what happened yesterday that I did not unpack with Stef, I simply cannot (@Morgan) Why? (MollyK) Because some of it is far too sensitive, and some of it is too private, and some of it Inga already knows all the backstory I would need to give before talking about it * @Morgan nods (MollyK) So really, I need to talk it over in depth with Inga, especially about having had to be examined * @Morgan nods * MollyK frowns, dragging her attention back (MollyK) It was good to talk to Stef though. We mostly got side tracked, but it was enjoyable nonetheless * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Thats something at least * MollyK nods slowly, then smirks a little (MollyK) We mostly talked about how incredible pleasant our wifely duties are (@Morgan) oh yes? (@Morgan) I'm glad you think so * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I really do. I would have thought the fact that I had to instigate such in such a high risk place after going without for almost a week would have made that obvious to you! * @Morgan shrugs * MollyK watches him, clearly unsure whether she has discomfitted him (@Morgan) I was concerned something had happened while you visited Sabine that caused it... * MollyK frowns (MollyK) Like what? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) needing to use your talent on yourself often causes that need... or... I don't know * MollyK looks surprised (MollyK) No, it was simply that every single day I'd wanted to be intimate with you, and all the signals I was getting were that you could not come to bed with me, you did not seem to welcome my touch, you stopped being flirty with me. I told myself it was just the situation, but I was starting to get very scared, and very, very lonely. * MollyK bites her lower lip * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm sorry (MollyK) No, I should have said something, rather than bottling it up until it exploded * @Morgan sniggers slightly * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) I don't think I had actually necessarily intended it to go that far, however * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I just needed to see your desire for me was still there, I think (@Morgan) fairly sure you saw it... * MollyK giggles (MollyK) I would say _felt it_ is more accurate (@Morgan) well, yes... (MollyK) It was a surprise to you? (@Morgan) certainly unexpected (MollyK) I am generally more reactive than proactive? (@Morgan) _we_ are generally much more... reserved and less adventurous * MollyK watches him a moment, expression quite untelling (MollyK) And that is... what you like? * @Morgan blushes (MollyK) I mean... there was the carriage... And against the door in Koln... And the garden of the Golden Lantern... * MollyK blushes a little too (@Morgan) Given the length of our stay and the privacy, I don't think the golden lantern really counts * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) You specifically mean... encounters that are unexpected and in... less predictable locations? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and in general I suppose * MollyK nods even slower (MollyK) I suppose I am still learning... (@Morgan) as am I blossom * MollyK frowns briefly before becoming neutral (MollyK) Well, I am not opposed to less reserve and more adventure... (@Morgan) Don't do that... * MollyK looks sad (MollyK) I am sorry, liebes herz (@Morgan) Don't hide what you want behind that, very impressive, practiced neutrality (MollyK) I am not hiding what I want. I have told you some of where my curiosity lies before. I am not ashamed of wanting to explore with you. * MollyK watches him with a directness of expression * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I don't like that you feel the need to... school your expression. * MollyK doesn't school the hint of discomfort (MollyK) I would not wish us to sleepwalk into a conversation that neither of us will find pleasant * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) such as... (MollyK) Such as how you still have anything to learn after being married before. * MollyK tries hard not to school her expression when she wants to, badly. * @Morgan nods slowly, sipping his coffee * MollyK smiles slightly (MollyK) I have spent almost a year trying to avoid it, I am sure you can appreciate that with a nature such as mine, being prone to both curiosity AND jealousy, there are things that will do me no good to discuss * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles {sadness} (MollyK) However, I am happy to discuss _our_ lovemaking in as much detail as you wish (@Morgan) But we are learning what we like, each other... (MollyK) I know, liebling. And I know having the sort of jealous streak that you do, you understand how it would feel were the situations reversed. * MollyK sips her coffee * @Morgan nods * MollyK inhales deeply, closing her eyes a moment before exhaling slowly (MollyK) Alright. So, you are also not opposed to less reserve and more adventurous? (@Morgan) No, I rather think I'm not * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) What else? *she raises an eyebrow* (@Morgan) else? (MollyK) What other things would you like us to explore, aside from uncommon locations... * MollyK sips her coffee * @Morgan blinks * MollyK giggles (@Morgan) I... don't know what you mean (MollyK) Are you pretending to be innocent again, liebes herz? (@Morgan) No, actually * MollyK watches him closely (MollyK) You do not wish to demonstrate your nautical knots on me? (@Morgan) You wish me to? * MollyK nods vigorously (@Morgan) why? (MollyK) Yes, and I am sure I have told you that before (@Morgan) I don't think you have (MollyK) Perhaps I have only hinted, and not as strongly as intended * MollyK watches his expression closely, trying to establish his thoughts on it (@Morgan) Or I thought you were teasing me perhaps * MollyK smirks (MollyK) Would I do such a thing? (@Morgan) Of course (MollyK) I _was_ teasing when I said I should have taken you as my Paramour on The Rose and branded you as such... * MollyK shrugs briefly (MollyK) About the second part, anyway * @Morgan chuckles (MollyK) But I was never teasing when I have commented on you tying me up and making me your captive. Nor about sending the crew below deck so we could be intimate on The Rose... * MollyK watches his reaction with amusement * @Morgan blushes (@Morgan) but... why? * MollyK pays particular attention to the signs in his expression and body language that these suggestions are welcome or unwelcome (MollyK) Because I desire it (@Morgan) I see that but that doesn't explain _why_ * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Does there need to be a reason? (@Morgan) probably... * MollyK 's eyes sparkle with mischief (MollyK) Then why would you like to do such in more uncommon locations? (@Morgan) I didn't necessarily say that, more that I'm not opposed to it * MollyK pouts (@Morgan) since it was... enjoyable (MollyK) I am glad you think so *she giggles* * @Morgan frowns briefly (@Morgan) you know what I mean (MollyK) I do not truly know what the appeal of being tied up by you is. Perhaps it is the lack of control, or the vulnerability * MollyK watches his reaction closely * @Morgan nods thoughtfully (MollyK) Perhaps it is that I would see then exactly what you wished to do to me. That it would be entirely your desire that led us * MollyK sips her coffee * @Morgan frowns briefly (@Morgan) it does not frighten you? * MollyK watches him (MollyK) I have _never_ been afraid of your desire * @Morgan nods slightly (MollyK) It frightens you, the idea of me being completely at your mercy? (@Morgan) I think it does * MollyK nods (MollyK) Then think no more on it. If it does not arouse you, it is of no worth to me * @Morgan shakes his head (@Morgan) I... it does, I think * MollyK nods slowly, watching him (MollyK) It is not something we have to rush into, liebling * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I may practice some knots in the meantime... * MollyK nods (MollyK) I may content myself with watching you do that, in the meantime *she giggles* * MollyK sips her coffee * @Morgan blushes * MollyK smiles at his blushing (MollyK) Strangely, though I had heard briefly of it on the Coral, my interest in that developed far longer ago (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) At the point I got The Rose * @Morgan raises an eyebrow (@Morgan) howso? (MollyK) We boarded the Rose, and she was listing... * MollyK smiles * @Morgan nods (MollyK) You went on to the dock and loosened the rope. Whilst I watched the way you moved as you retied the rope, I wondered how easily you could use that skill to hold me captive and kiss me passionately *she giggles* (@Morgan) I see (@Morgan) thats somewhat different to what you're suggesting now... dont you think? * MollyK shrugs (MollyK) Recall that all I knew about intimacy was my mother saying it was something done on ones back for a minute or two much like farm animals, and you kissing me in Carleon. I had no idea of any of the amazing things that truly occur (@Morgan) so your desire to be tied up has grown with your knowledge.... (MollyK) Indeed it has * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) makes sense (MollyK) But as I said, if you do not wish to, I will not push it. I am.not going to spend my life missing it (@Morgan) I'm willing to try it, at some point (MollyK) It may be something neither of us enjoys once tested. That is also fine. At the root of all the things In am curious to try is always my desire for you * @Morgan nods * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) I have shocked you, I think (@Morgan) a little perhaps (MollyK) But I hope I have not displeased you * MollyK looks {worried} playful (@Morgan) No blossom (MollyK) Good (MollyK) I should imagine this was not what you expected to be discussing when you came to check on me! *she giggles* (@Morgan) Not even slightly (MollyK) You had not noticed that I had made playful comments about this before? (@Morgan) I thought thats all it was, or an attempt to make me blush * MollyK shakes her head (MollyK) It was an attempt to gauge your interest or desire without having to reveal mine * @Morgan chuckles (@Morgan) that went well... * MollyK laughs (MollyK) Not even slightly. I had never been able to read either approval or disapproval from you, and it was frustrating me! * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would imagine so (MollyK) And asking about such things directly was not ideal. Given that it took me so long to ask about whether you had been a virgin last time, it is probably surprising how long it has taken for this to come up (MollyK) Unsurprising * * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I think you're right there (MollyK) I can be... too catious I think (MollyK) Cautious * @Morgan nods * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) Perhaps I will aim to be less so * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I would hope so * MollyK nods (MollyK) Perhaps you ought to ask your father for his helpful parental guidance on the matter *she giggles* (@Morgan) Don't, he was quite happy to try to give me ideas for how to not go too far before our wedding (MollyK) I recall he was instructing you about the Vaticine Method before we set off for Starke * @Morgan nods (MollyK) I have no intention of following _that_ advice * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) quite * MollyK speaks quietly (MollyK) That's my favourite bit (@Morgan) oh? * MollyK starts giggling (MollyK) Your pleasure is always most pleasing to me * @Morgan scratches his chin (@Morgan) I shall have to remember that (MollyK) Oh? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) How so? * MollyK looks very, very curious (@Morgan) I think I'll keep that to myself for now (MollyK) Ay me! You are such a tease, my love! * MollyK suddenly looks very tired * @Morgan shrugs slightly (@Morgan) perhaps (MollyK) Ah damn * MollyK finishes the last of her coffee, and puts the book on the bedside table (MollyK) If I want to be able to join you for dinner tonight, I'll need to nap as often as I need for I can (MollyK) So* * @Morgan nods * MollyK rests a little flatter against the pillows, covering a yawn with the hand containing the changed stone of the sudlache (@Morgan) sleep well blossom (MollyK) With thoughts of you, how could I do ought else, liebling? *she smiles, touching her fingers to her lower lip* * MollyK once again drops off to sleep almost instantly ** You are now disconnected