(MollyK) *With mutual assurances of adoration, they made their way quietly through the house and in to the nursery. Quietly divesting of clothing and make up, Molly is asleep almost instantly as soon as she is in bed. * @Morgan settles trying to get to sleep (MollyK) **It is October 29th, 1660, a decade before when he fell asleep, and the almost 17 year old Morgan Adalbrecht Koertig, not yet a lieutenant but who has already spent almost a year away from home fighting, is lost in the forest of his forefathers. (Mtf) (MollyK) The hardest times of his life are years in the future, and he has not yet even met the blonde seamstress' assistant whose death will destroy him. (MollyK) He is on a brief leave for his birthday, waiting for assignment to another ship, and ready to engage again in that most Eisen of pastimes, War. (Mtf) (MollyK) Somehow, he has gotten turned about amidst the black trees where the mythical Schattenmann who the shadow fayre offers pumpernickel bread to is said to live. No-one has seen it. Not yet. (Done) * @Morgan wanders through the forest, trying to find his way out (MollyK) He tries to navigate by the final thin shards of dusk that pierce the canopy, but it is difficult, and he knows he must set camp soon. This is when he hears the noise of an arrow streak through the air before hitting a silver birch tree, the only white tree amongst the black, in front of him at a ninety degree angle . He hears a soft, unfamiliar voice say "Not bad". * @Morgan frowns, looking round (MollyK) The girl he sees is sighting another arrow. Her long curly hair is the red colour of the sunset, worn completely loose, and she wears an Eisen style white and green dress, not fancy, certainly not noble-style, but too well made to be common. She looks to be his age or maybe slightly older. She concentrates and looses the arrow, and it hits an inch below the first one. * @Morgan moves decidedly out of the way before heading in her direction * MollyK is busy taking another arrow from quiver at her feet, and bent down with her back to him, she doesn't notice his approach (@Morgan) What on Theah are you doing out here? * MollyK stands up, turning to him. She looks briefly surprised, looking him over, then glancing at his expression, searching for signs of recognition and finding none. She curtsies. Her Eisen has no accent, bordering on slightly formal (MollyK) Good evening, I was just taking some time to practice my archery. I hope I did not disturb you, my Lord. (@Morgan) aside from not expecting an arrow to come flying past me, no. Its not safe out here * MollyK tilts her head (MollyK) Because of the rumours about a particular creature in the forest? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) and damaging trees here isn't the wisest of ideas either * MollyK gestures towards the solitary white one (MollyK) That is why I picked that one, my Lord *she smiles a little, watching him* (@Morgan) I'm not sure that matters, and I don't know I'd be risking it... where did you come from? I've been trying to find my way out for ages * MollyK looks briefly thoughtful (MollyK) You are lost? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I keep getting turned about * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) I am staying with some family friends. Their house is nearby. * MollyK bends down, picking up the quiver (@Morgan) I'd hate to impose, but if you could lead me out of here before... well, soon, I'd be most grateful * MollyK smiles warmly (MollyK) I will do my best, my Lord * @Morgan bows to her (@Morgan) might I know your name? * MollyK blushes at him bowing, and nods (MollyK) My name is Molly Forrester (@Morgan) Not a particularly Eisen name... I notice you have no real accent... * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I am from Avalon. And I had a tutor who was *She thinks for a word in Eisen, but cannot find it, so switches to Avalon* bilingual *back to Eisen* from their early days * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I have family in Avalon * MollyK wanders over to the tree before pulling out the arrows. She watches over her shoulder (MollyK) Oh? Whereabouts, my Lord? (@Morgan) Catterick * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I know of it. My mother's family are from the port town of Durham * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I don't know the area, but my mother is Avalonian, so I've heard some stories * MollyK puts the arrows into the quiver before putting it over her head and arm, wandering towards him (MollyK) I hope to visit there one day, I live in the south west (@Morgan) What brings you here? * MollyK lifts her hair from underneath the strap, shaking her head side to side to resettle it (MollyK) Just a holiday. My father knows a man who owns a house here, and being Avalonian, he is curious about the supernatural * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Not the sort of holiday I'd go on * MollyK smiles (MollyK) It is a very beautiful country, my Lord * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) absolutely (MollyK) You are very lucky to live somewhere so wonderful *she smiles at him as she gets back to where he had been waiting* (@Morgan) I suppose * MollyK looks intrigued (MollyK) You do not think so? (@Morgan) You get used to it when you live here * MollyK smiles, biting her lip a moment (MollyK) We should start walking before it gets fully dark... * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) absolutely * MollyK takes out a very pretty compass, the metal dark and engraved, the face white (@Morgan) Thats very pretty * MollyK glances up at him (MollyK) Thank you, it was a gift * @Morgan nods * MollyK 's needle seems to not be pointing north, but in his direction (MollyK) *she shakes her head a moment with amusement* it can be a little temperamental at times (@Morgan) Odd, for a compass... (MollyK) **She taps it, and the needle returns to north* (MollyK) There we go! *She starts walking* So, you have my name, my Lord, would you give me yours? *She smiles, watching him* (MollyK) **the sky is definitely starting to get darker (@Morgan) my manners appear to have left me... F?hnrich zur See Morgan Koertig, Veisgraf von Sudlachenburg * MollyK smiles warmly (MollyK) I am honoured to make your acquaintance. You are in the navy? * @Morgan nods (MollyK) Do you like to sail? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) for as long as I can remember * MollyK nods (MollyK) I love it (MollyK) *they wander through the trees, avoiding stumps and muddy patches. The light gets lower again, and he knows they will need torches before long (@Morgan) I think we're going to need to find something to light * MollyK glances around (MollyK) I think you are right, my Lord. I have some bandages? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) a pity we didn't think to take some of the birch * MollyK nods thoughtfully (MollyK) Could we use arrows? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) yes, that would work * MollyK smiles, and starts working on this. She looks very cheerful for someone wandering through the schwarzenwald in the near dark * @Morgan gets out his tinder box to be ready (@Morgan) Its quite strange meeting someone who is so unbothered by the forest (MollyK) Like this? *She has made a passable job of making makeshift torches from arrows and fabric. She glances at the tinder box, then smiles* It is the Avalon way. Providing there are no... fair folk, we are fine. * @Morgan frowns * MollyK frowns slightly at his frown (@Morgan) The what? * MollyK speaks very quietly (MollyK) The sidhe (@Morgan) Mother's never mentioned them * MollyK looks surprised (MollyK) They are... well, possibly the less you know the better really! I would not wish to give you nightmares *she smiles* * @Morgan snorts (@Morgan) I'm stood in the schwarzenwald as night falls... I dont think much could be more worrysome * MollyK laughs softly (MollyK) Perhaps. They are an otherworldly race that inhabit Avalon, causing chaos and terror. We are afraid of them for good reason * MollyK holds the torches for them to be lit * @Morgan sets about lighting them (@Morgan) They sound charming (MollyK) The Queen of the summer court was, the winter Prince was a complete a-... *She coughs, embarassed* * @Morgan smiles (@Morgan) Refreshing, to hear such candour from a woman * MollyK hands him one of the torches * @Morgan takes it, thanking her * MollyK giggles (MollyK) It is something people have said of me before * @Morgan nods * MollyK starts walking again (MollyK) Would you tell me something about you, to pass the time? * @Morgan thinks (@Morgan) What would you like to know? * MollyK smiles (MollyK) As a woman, I believe I am supposed to say "everything!" (@Morgan) That could take a while * MollyK glances around (MollyK) We definitely do not have as long as that. What about what makes you happy? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I like to draw * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I should imagine you're good at it (@Morgan) What makes you say so? (MollyK) Just a hunch. Do you like to ride? * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) its alright * MollyK nods to herself (@Morgan) you? What do you enjoy? (MollyK) Singing, playing piano, riding, dancing, gossiping... * MollyK smiles, watching him (@Morgan) gossiping? Thats a womans natural pastime isn't it? * MollyK laughs (MollyK) And flirting. * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) it passes the time I suppose * MollyK looks thoughtful (MollyK) There is a lot of that at court, I suppose * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) Have you ever seen cats in heat? * MollyK laughs (MollyK) Yes, why? (@Morgan) Thats what its like at court (MollyK) You do not like court? (@Morgan) Its all a bit pompous * MollyK nods (MollyK) I can imagine so. I have only read about such things in romance novels (@Morgan) Take out all of the interesting parts, and its about right I'd say * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Generally there aren't many interesting parts... literary discretion, I think (@Morgan) I was referring to the romance side of it... take that out and I'd say you've got court down to a tee (MollyK) Oh I see! *She blushes* (MollyK) **they pick their way between the trees. The forest is mostly quiet around them, the twisted black trees throwing unpleasant shadows across each other that scurry from their torch light (MollyK) Have you ever been lost in the schwarzenwald before? (@Morgan) No, and I don't care to again (MollyK) No, I should imagine not... * MollyK looks around at the trees (MollyK) It's getting colder. I don't think we are too far though * @Morgan nods, looking round (@Morgan) I hope you're right * MollyK keeps walking. It is distinctly colder and darker, and the ground is more uneven (MollyK) What are your hopes for the future, my Lord? (@Morgan) oh I dont know... win the war, come home, marry and rule the Grafdom when it is time I suppose * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) Those sound like good plans to have (MollyK) Do you think the Objectionists will win? * @Morgan shrugs slightly (@Morgan) Possibly * MollyK nods (MollyK) Peace, of some variety, would be good though. I would imagine there will be much to rebuild. (@Morgan) oh probably... Eisen is wonderfully adept at kicking its own backside when there's no-one elses to kick * MollyK laughs (MollyK) Maybe I'll settle in Eisen and see what the future holds (@Morgan) Best place on Theah to settle down, once we get distracted by fighting for someone else (MollyK) I can imagine Montaigne will want troops before long if they keep beheading their nobility (@Morgan) Well, what do you expect from them? * MollyK nods (MollyK) Bloody Montaigne (@Morgan) indeed * MollyK rubs her arms a moment * @Morgan looks at her (@Morgan) might I offer you my cloak? * MollyK blushes, but smiles (MollyK) Only if it will not leave you too cold, my Lord? * @Morgan shakes his head, taking off his cloak and draping it over her shoulders (@Morgan) I am a man of Eisen, we're made of strong stuff * MollyK watches him intently before blinking (MollyK) That is very true. Thank you, that's very kind of you (@Morgan) You are most welcome.. I like to think I am a kind person (MollyK) You definitely seem it, even on such a short acquaintance * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I'm glad you think so * MollyK smiles, making herself keep walking (MollyK) You also seem very... centred (@Morgan) self centred? * MollyK laughs, pulling the cloak around her tighter (MollyK) No. At ease with your self * @Morgan shrugs (@Morgan) not much point being anything else * MollyK nods (MollyK) And now you have had an opinion of my assement of you, my Lord, what sort of woman do I strike you as? *she looks amused* (@Morgan) You mean aside from beautiful and skilled with a bow? * MollyK blushes, giggling (MollyK) Oh! (MollyK) Yes, aside from those surprising assesments (@Morgan) Unconventional, perhaps * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Very much so * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I am not surprised to hear you agree (MollyK) I would say having been a mistress before I was twenty was fairly unconventional * MollyK glances around the dark forest * @Morgan nods * MollyK glances at him, watching his expression (@Morgan) What led you to that situation? * MollyK smiles (MollyK) That is a very, very long story. But the short version is, I worked on the Estate of the Lady who rules my town, and I met an Eisen noble there, and one thing led to another (@Morgan) oh... where is he from? * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I cannot tell you (@Morgan) oh? (MollyK) It was a condition of my Gift Of Parting (@Morgan) Sounds very clandestine * MollyK nods (MollyK) Indeed * MollyK glances at him (MollyK) You disapprove of that, my Lord? (@Morgan) If it is above board, I see no reason for the secrecy, thats all * MollyK smiles (MollyK) His father would have been incandescent (@Morgan) Sounds rather like mine, actually (MollyK) **he trips over on an exposed branch, just as really happened when he was lost in the schwarzenwald* * @Morgan hits the ground (MollyK) **the pain in his twisted ankle is unpleasant, and immediately identifiable as a hindrance. She crouches down, looking concerned* (MollyK) Alright? (@Morgan) Thats going to slow me down * MollyK nods a little, giving him a reassuring smile (MollyK) Not to worry, these things happen. Will you let me strap it for you? (@Morgan) you are a medic? * MollyK nods (@Morgan) Then I would be foolish to object (MollyK) I have had an interest in healing for a while, ever since I got consumption a few years ago * @Morgan nods * MollyK encourages him to sit as comfortably as he can, and she begins to undo his boot (MollyK) I cannot say I would recommend consumption as a pastime though! (@Morgan) No, I would imagine something like cards to be more fun * MollyK smiles (MollyK) I like cards, poker especially * MollyK also removes his sock * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) I like watching people when they play, seeing their expressions * MollyK nods (MollyK) I apparently have a very good poker face. My hands are cold, just to warn you * @Morgan nods, bracing himself * MollyK gently runs her hand over his ankle, and her hands are more cool than cold. It's quite pleasant on the rapid swelling in the joint (MollyK) I need you to tell me when it hurts, okay? * @Morgan nods * MollyK gently manipulates his foot, moving it through its angles of motion. The points in which it hurts tells him walking is going to be high on impossible (MollyK) Nigh * * @Morgan sighs (@Morgan) Well, thats going to make life difficult * MollyK watches his face, assessing the painful points (MollyK) Yes, I think we need to make a camp * @Morgan nods, looking round for somewhere decent to setup (MollyK) **There's a small clearing about fifteen feet away in the direction they were heading * MollyK starts a light bandaging of his ankle and foot. It feels a little less painful (@Morgan) That area over there should be acceptable * MollyK glances over, her hand gently resting on his foot but causing no discomfort (MollyK) Looks good to me (MollyK) I guess we will need a fire... * MollyK carefully puts his sock back on, but it still causes a little pain * @Morgan nods, fidgeting around to pull himself to standing * MollyK offers her hand * @Morgan takes it, but tries to put most of his weight on the tree he's using to pull himself up * MollyK smiles a little (MollyK) Just let me help you, please (@Morgan) I would not wish to burden you * MollyK smiles (MollyK) You-... You do not need to worry about that. I am stronger than I look * @Morgan nods, letting her help him * MollyK helps him over to the clearing, looking around at the features of it. She spots a tree with a decent amount of underbrush that would be an excellent hiding space were it necessary, but does not point it out (@Morgan) This shouldn't be too bad (MollyK) Just tell me what to do, and you can rest up your ankle whilst I do it (@Morgan) We'll need a fire, so some wood, really... though I'm not keen on actually using any here (MollyK) **There's plenty of bits of black wood suitable for making into a fire, but none that is not. (MollyK) Does it burn, the wood from the schwarzenwald? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) sort of (@Morgan) well enough to keep warm * MollyK smiles (MollyK) That will be important * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) undoubtedly (MollyK) If I had realised we would be camping, I'd have worn something warmer *she smiles, gathering a pile of wood without any fear of touching the schwarzen wood (@Morgan) If I'd realised I'd be camping, I'd have stayed out of the forest * MollyK laughs (MollyK) These things are sent to try us. Where do you want the fire? *She looks thoughtful* * @Morgan looks around, looking for the best spot (MollyK) **the logical spot is near the hiding place that would provide both safety and shelter. He notices the forest seems quieter here * @Morgan scans the forest briefly (@Morgan) I think somewhere near that tree would be fine * MollyK makes it where instructed, then takes a tinder box from her pocket. She swears quietly at it in Avalonian as she tries to coax it to burn (@Morgan) I didn't say it was easy to light... (MollyK) For fucks sake, just light! (MollyK) **It does, burning dark red, a similar colour to her hair* Oh! (@Morgan) such language from a lady * MollyK blushes, eyes downcast (MollyK) I am sorry, my Lord (@Morgan) I think in this instance its entirely warranted * MollyK nods (MollyK) It's an odd colour * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) awful isn't it * MollyK watches it (MollyK) It's... unnatural (MollyK) **There's a slight rustle in a bush * MollyK glances in that direction, eyes narrowed a little * @Morgan looks in that direction (MollyK) **he catches a flash of a white fluffy tail (@Morgan) Rabbit... * MollyK smiles (MollyK) Hungry? * @Morgan nods (@Morgan) a little. I've been out here quite a while * MollyK makes very swift work of taking it down with an arrow, a quick clean kill (@Morgan) very impressive * MollyK bows to him with amusement (MollyK) One is glad to please my Lord * @Morgan laughs (@Morgan) I'm sure you do * MollyK laughs (MollyK) Did. I haven't for a while * MollyK goes and fetches the rabbit * @Morgan blushes * MollyK smiles when she spots his blush, and concentrates on getting their meal prepped and cooked. Soon she is sat on the ground beside him, eating the surprisingly pleasant but basic fayre with her fingers, quite relaxed (MollyK) Will they be sending out search parties for you? (@Morgan) I'd imagine so, but realistically they'd be very wary about entering the forest at night * MollyK nods slowly (MollyK) They are probably worried then? (@Morgan) Probably. You don't trifle with this forest * MollyK glances around. It's become even quieter, the fire crackle the only noise (MollyK) The forests of Avalon are louder than this... (@Morgan) Probably because you have different horrors... I think even the animals are afraid here * MollyK tilts her head (MollyK) Is that why it's suddenly so much quieter...? * @Morgan looks around slowly, listening intently (MollyK) **The lack of noise, fire aside, is very noticeable, even the rustle of leaves has stopped, the breeze stilling * @Morgan motions towards the hiding space, speaking quietly (@Morgan) in here, quickly * MollyK follows his instructions, thoughtful. The space is very small, but well concealed, a lucky find * @Morgan fidgets, throwing dirt on the fire before rolling into place by her (MollyK) **It is suddenly very dark, and she makes a quiet noise of surprise (MollyK) **it is very close quarters inside this concealment, and there's no avoiding the physical contact of her side to his * @Morgan stays quite still, looking out across the clearing * MollyK speaks quietly (MollyK) Won't we need the fire to shield us from its vision? (@Morgan) Lore says it'd be enraged by us burning it * MollyK nods slowly. Suddenly, light reappears as the fire restarts. * MollyK watches his reaction a moment, now that she can see * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) what the-? (MollyK) Maybe you missed a bit. *he can hear a very faint noise, it sounds like a mix between sticks scraping across stone ground, and a rhythmic creak of an old door that gets louder and quieter in waves. The night feels much much colder, and the air feels sharp * MollyK watches his expression * @Morgan whispers (@Morgan) quiet now * @Morgan fidgets to cover her body with his, shielding her * MollyK looks up at him with surprise (MollyK) **the noise gets closer, louder. It seems to be the only thing that is moving in a world that seems paused. He can feel his heart pounding hard. The chill in the air is as cold as last winter on the 4 o'clock watch on deck on the sea off the Montaigne coast * @Morgan stays completely still and quiet * MollyK speaks very very quietly (MollyK) It's okay, liebes herz, your safe (MollyK) Yourr* (MollyK) You're * * @Morgan frowns, glancing at her (MollyK) **A shadow passes between the fire and their hiding place, a long, pitch black shadow * @Morgan freezes in place * MollyK watches him, and she doesn't look at all scared, just concerned and reassuring * @Morgan looks back across the clearing (MollyK) **What he sees is a thing that will remain burned into his memory for a very long time. At first glance, it could be mistaken for a giant, inky black spider * MollyK 's glance follows his, and then she frowns deeply * @Morgan watches it quietly (MollyK) ** His mind cannot pull together the correct words to describe the sheer, blood chilling horror of it. It has multiple appendages, and is indeed as awful as all the stories had suggested. It has elements that are both human like and completely alien, and they seem to slide along and across each other as they shift and blur. It moves at times in a jerky, mechanical fashion, as others with a slick boneless grace. And it is the blackest of blacks to exist. Shadow personified. (MollyK) Shadow personified. * MollyK brings her eyes back to Morgan * @Morgan glances at her before looking back at the horror * MollyK shakes her head a moment, then closes her eyes tightly, her body becoming tense beneath his ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for Blitzed:#7thseaic on Tuesday, 29 September 2020 15:08:56 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thseaic (Molly) Test (@Morgan) yep (Molly) ((Any reaction)) (@Morgan) ((No)) * Molly speaks quietly, the unfamiliar words all having a vestennavvmannjar type sound to them (Molly) Vera farinn, martröð! * @Morgan frowns, looking at her (@Morgan) what? (Molly) **The closest description of the noise that comes next is a pop. The air stops feeling as sharp. The creepy noise of the horror is gone* * Molly looks up at him, watching him intently (Molly) It's gone. * @Morgan looks round, confused (Molly) **Out in the clearing, there is no sign of the schattenmann at all * @Morgan pulls himself cautiously out from under the tree * Molly doesn't follow him (Molly) **the fire is still burning. There's no tracks or anything that imply it was there * @Morgan looks back at Molly * Molly , from what he can see, is taking off her boots (@Morgan) What... what are you doing? (Molly) Helping you * Molly removes both of them, and he can see her lift the hem of her dress on one side (@Morgan) Where did... _it_ go? * Molly lifts the other side too (Molly) Away * @Morgan looks at completely confused * Molly can't see him. She starts rolling down one white silk stocking (@Morgan) What... why are you getting undressed?! * Molly giggles (Molly) Come in and I will show you (@Morgan) In the middle of the forest, after seeing _that_?! * Molly laughs (Molly) I don't make a habit of seducing Veisgrafs... * Molly rolls down the other stocking too (@Morgan) You are already the mistress to someone * Molly folds the stockings neatly together (Molly) No, I said I _was_, and I could not say who because that was a condition given to me when I received my Gift Of Parting *She giggles again* (@Morgan) Regardless, this is inappropriate, and in the forest?! You must be mad * Molly laughs (Molly) It is you, my Lord, who has made the assumption that I am intent on making love to you (@Morgan) It is not I getting undressed * Molly is doing something inside the hide that is moving the branches above where she is (Molly) I wouldn't dream of imposing upon you like that when you would likely regret it in the morning (@Morgan) Then what on Theah are you doing? (Molly) Come and look *She lowers her dress* * @Morgan stays exactly where he is * Molly giggles (Molly) Will you look if I remove myself completely first? * @Morgan watches her (@Morgan) maybe * Molly puts her boots back on, climbing out. She brushes dead leaves off her dress. She is fully attired, but has her expensive stockings in her hand (Molly) See, no seduction planned! * Molly smiles, watching his expression * @Morgan looks confused before looking around warily (Molly) **There's nothing to see in the clearing, the fire still burns, and there's the natural noise of the breeze and small animals (@Morgan) I... I dont undersatand * Molly beckons him to look inside their hiding place * @Morgan shuffles over to look (Molly) **tied in the branches that were directly sheltering them are two blue ribbons * Molly looks at him, waiting for him to look at her (@Morgan) What have you done that for? * @Morgan looks at her * Molly watches him with intensity. Her words almost feel like commands, like they are being stored into his mind somewhere (Molly) If you ever come here again, I want you to see them in this hiding place, and remember me. And when you do, you will remember the words "vera farinn, martröð", and you will tell it to go away. * @Morgan frowns (@Morgan) I dont understand (Molly) I know you don't. But that is what will happen * @Morgan nods slightly (Molly) And then you will be safe *She smiles* * Molly watches him a moment, looking at his expression * @Morgan is clearly utterly confused * Molly nods (Molly) It was a really, really creepy thing (@Morgan) I noticed (Molly) I can see why it would cause nightmares * @Morgan nods * Molly runs her hands over the silk stockings a moment (Molly) You won't have to worry about that now (@Morgan) you made it disappear * Molly nods slowly (Molly) Yes (@Morgan) you're a witch? * Molly frowns deeply (Molly) No, and if I was I certainly wouldn't be on holiday in this Konigsreich! (@Morgan) then how? * Molly inhales deeply (Molly) I don't think you would even believe me if I told you * @Morgan watches her (@Morgan) At this point I'm inclined to accept that * Molly nods (Molly) Probably for the best. And no, if I was aiming to seduce you, neither the schwarzenwald nor seeing _that_ would stop me *She looks amused* * @Morgan blushes looking shocked * Molly bites her lip, trying not to giggle (Molly) You are offended, my Lord? (@Morgan) You certainly live up to being unconventional * Molly nods (Molly) You have no idea (Molly) I would imagine you would never hear the end of it, if your father is like my former paramour's father as you say (@Morgan) I'm fairly sure his head would explode upon meeting you * Molly laughs (Molly) You have to admit, my Lord, that would be most entertaining. Graf Sudlachenburg, this is Molly, an Avalon gentleman's daughter I met in the forest who banished the most fearsome monster therein, and then I passionately made love to against a tree * @Morgan blushes furiously * Molly giggles (Molly) My apologies, my Lord, for introducing such an unpleasant suggestion to your mind (@Morgan) I... I did not suggest it was unpleasant... * Molly raises an eyebrow (Molly) Surely you could not be tempted by a strange young woman you have only just met...? *She looks deeply amused* * @Morgan opens his mouth several times before closing it * Molly watches him, smiling, eyebrow raised in enquiry (@Morgan) I merely did not wish to offend you * Molly nods slowly (Molly) I see * Molly watches his expression * @Morgan is clearly flustered (Molly) I am not easily offended by rejection *She smiles* (@Morgan) But I would not wish you to think that rejection to be because the thought was unplesant (Molly) Simply that it would be dishonourable and inappropriate, rather than... unappealing? *She looks amused* * @Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) Very fortunate that I have not set my hat at you then, my Lord (@Morgan) quite * Molly smiles at him (Molly) You are going to make a very wonderful husband one day * @Morgan shrugs * Molly tries to read in his expression whether he seems angry or displeased (@Morgan) I guess at some point we'll see * Molly glances around the clearing, then sighs sadly (Molly) It was nice to meet you, Veisgraf Sudlachenburg (@Morgan) an you miss Forrester * Molly watches him a long moment, then nods (Molly) It's time for you to go now (@Morgan) I cant, my ankle * Molly places a kiss on his cheek, and the tingle that runs through him concentrates in his ankle (Molly) Your ankle is fine * @Morgan frowns, confused * Molly smiles, watching him (Molly) It's almost dawn, liebes herz (@Morgan) what? what did you call me? (Molly) I called you Liebes Herz. (@Morgan) why? * Molly watches him with a fond sigh (Molly) Count down from five, and you'll find out * @Morgan frowns * Molly smiles (Molly) So you were always this stubborn... * @Morgan shrugs, deciding to humour her (@Morgan) 5... * Molly leans in, pressing her lips to his, and just as she tilts them and starts to part them, he wakes up