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(Molly) **They've just arrived at Jarvie's house. Molly is asleep on his shoulder. Outside, he can hear HH and Claudia climb down, and HH talking to the coachman quietly*
* @Morgan nudges Molly, speaking quietly
(@Morgan) blossom, we're here
* Molly stirs, giving him an embarrassed apology
(Molly) It was so much to take in! I'm going to check on Varick and Jarvie before retiring.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) alright blossom
* Molly waits for him to hand her out
* @Morgan does so
(Molly) **HH comes to them, then leads the way as the coach disappears. Claudia has also disappeared already. The night has turned very chilly in the middle of september.*
(Molly) HH: enjoyed yur hobnobbing wi' all them fancy folks, yur worship?
(@Morgan) Not especially, no
(Molly) HH: did they like the fancy pants?
(@Morgan) I don't unnerstand how anyone can take anyone seriously in these things
(Molly) *Inside, the clock inside shows it's half after eleven, and only a tired-looking butler seems to still be working, house quiet*
(Molly) B: Can I get you anything before you retire, your Excellency?
(@Morgan) Point me in the direction of coffee, I'll fix it myself
(Molly) B: **he looks confused but gives directions, bows,  then goes*
(Molly) **Inga is sat in a chair in the hall doing some embroidery. HH goes straight to her, plucking her from her seat as she quietly laughs, and embraces her with his mouth against her ear. She smiles**
* Molly watches them briefly before looking to Morgan "I'll see to Varick and Jarvie, then get the herbs and things ready?"
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) please blossom
(Molly) **Inga looks to Molly "Will you need me to stay up and help you get out of your ballgown?" HH laughs "Little darlin', our glorious leader got me outta more Vaticine camps than I c'n r'member, I'm sure 'e c'n just abouts get 'is wife out of a dress n' corset… if she helps 'im!"
* Molly smiles, trying not to laugh, watching Morgan.
* @Morgan stretches his jaw as if he's about to yawn before speaking
(@Morgan) I'm sure I can manage
(Molly) HH: G'night, yur worship. **He bows floridly, then takes hold of Inga's hand, gently pulling her towards the stairs. Very very quietly he says to her* To bed, Wife.
* Molly waits til they're gone "I will see you shortly?"
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'm just going to get a drink
* Molly frowns a little
(Molly) Where's Claudia?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I don't know
* Molly nods
(Molly) I just wondered if seeing her again was troubling her
(@Morgan) I'd say so, having seen them before the ball
* Molly nods
(Molly) I'll leave it in your capable hands, my love
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'll be up shortly
* Molly smiles, then goes on upstairs
* @Morgan heads to the kitchen to make himself some coffee
** You're now known as Claudia
* Claudia is in the kitchen raiding the pantry for something
(@Morgan) Lost something?
(Claudia) Blokners. Scotch. Brandy. Whatever.
(@Morgan) need to talk?
* Claudia sighs heavily
(Claudia) Yeag
(Claudia) Yeah*
* @Morgan nods, looking for some alcohol
(Claudia) **he finds blokners and whiskey
* @Morgan pours some blokners for each of them
* Claudia downs the first glass,  leaning against the counter
(Claudia) I could kill him myself.
* @Morgan pours her another
(@Morgan) I've no doubt
* Claudia holds is, scowling at the surface
(Claudia) She's hurt. She feels betrayed, humiliated, and unlovable
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) She wanted to talk. She wanted significantly more than that, but I wouldn't do that to her when she's vulnerable. I wouldn't do it to myself either.
(@Morgan) I did wonder if it was a bad idea taking you
* Claudia shrugs
(Claudia) Wouldn't want her going home alone in that state with no-one to talk to. She invited me to spend the night in her guest room, but _that_ would have been a very bad idea tonight.
* Claudia drinks more
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) Doesn't feel good, rejecting the advances of someone that upset. She understood, once I explained. But it wasn't as easily resisted as it should have been, on my part, and I'm pissed off about it.
(@Morgan) Its understandable, given the strength of feelings between the two of you
* Claudia drinks again
(Claudia) I don't know what it is about her
(@Morgan) I cant say I know many like her
* Claudia nods
* Claudia sighs
(Claudia) Should not have kissed her. That was fucking stupid.
* @Morgan nods slightly 
(Claudia) Weird how it just... happens, before you've even realised you're  going to
* Claudia looks at his glass
(Claudia) Not drinking?
* @Morgan shrugs, sipping his drink
(Claudia) It's not going to be a secret, I will tell Sorgi when I see him, don't worry
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) Thats your choise
(Claudia) I'm keeping you up. You should go to bed
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) Not yet
(Claudia) Why?
* @Morgan smiles slightly, sipping his drink
(@Morgan) because you aren't done yet
(Claudia) I don't have anything else to say. She's upset. I fucked up.
* @Morgan downs his drink, pouring another
(@Morgan) More to say or not, you're not finished yet
* Claudia drains hers, holding the glass out
(Claudia) I'm not going to cry, if that's what you're waiting for.
* @Morgan pours her another
(@Morgan) No... I genuinely don't know how I'd react to that
* Claudia laughs
(Claudia) War breaks you of that quick. God knows if you started crying then when you were injured, scared or horrified you'd never stop. So you just... stop.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) it wasn't war that broke that in me
* Claudia nods, serious
(Claudia) There's only so much crying anyone can do, I guess
* @Morgan nods, sipping his drink
(@Morgan) aye
(Claudia) Last time I cried was when I arrived back in Sudlachenburg when Heinzharold had summoned me. *she sighs* I almost thought I'd forgotten how, but... God, he just went to pieces. He'd been holding his shit together reassuring your Father you'd be back. I guess he needed someone he didn't have to pretend with.
* @Morgan nods slowly
* Claudia sips her drink
(Claudia) He's a softie really
(@Morgan) that is not news to me
* Claudia laughs
(Claudia) Have you heard him talk about Inga then?
(@Morgan) He absolutely adores her
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) It's not far off worshipping really
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) I had hoped he had more sense
(@Morgan) To each their own
(Claudia) At least you're quiet about it
(@Morgan) That has caused its own issues
(Claudia) Not for me though
* Claudia grins
(@Morgan) I aim to please
(Claudia) That's a good way of getting in her good books
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) What are you planning to do about Hannalore now?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) thats up to her
(Claudia) Going to try to find him for her?
(@Morgan) if thats what she wants
* Claudia nods, drinking her blokners
(Claudia) I reckon she will
* Claudia looks at Morgan
(Claudia) I don't want you holding her propositioning me tonight against her.
(@Morgan) She desired comfort in a time of anguish, we can all appreciate that
* Claudia nods a little
(Claudia) I wasn't sure you'd understand
(@Morgan) realistically, I don't need to. I just need to accept her as I accept you
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) I appreciate it. A lot of people wouldn't be accepting of a lot of what I've told you there last few weeks
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I've always accepted you. I always will. 
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) And I do you
* @Morgan inclines his head
(Claudia) Did you come in looking for me?
(@Morgan) Coffee, actually, but you're better
(Claudia) You're getting as soft as Heinzharold
(@Morgan) I'm simply closer to how I was before
* Claudia nods, finishing her blokners
(Claudia) I'm going to bed
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) Practice in the morning?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) definitely
(Claudia) I invite Heinzharold but he said he'd probably be busy
(Claudia) Invited *
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) probably, aye
* Claudia inclines her head before leaving
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(Molly) **He gets coffee made. It smells just like the coffee in Cafe Kaffee. He carries it carefully through the dark house, which is smaller even than Innesbruck, but elegant and peaceful, originally owned by Karsten's mother before it became part of  Alarice's morgengabe.
(Molly) **Molly is not in bed when he gets to the nice little room done in pale grey and dark ash wood. She's stood by the window, looking at the stars. She's gotten out of the ballgown and taken down her hair, but is still in multiple layers of petticoats, a chemise and a corset.
(Molly) How are you, liebling?
(@Morgan) I'm alright blossom
* Molly nods
(Molly) Varick is asleep
(@Morgan) I'm not surprised, its very late
* Molly squares her shoulders a little. She looks deeply troubled now.
(Molly) Liebes herz,  I need to talk to you about something really important. Something I know you are going to be livid and probably upset about.
(@Morgan) Very well
* Molly comes to sit on the edge of the bed, watching him with serious eyes
(Molly) It's  about tonight, and what happened at the ball
(@Morgan) go on
(Molly) I know why Jarvie passed out. It wasn't from alcohol.
* @Morgan looks confused
(@Morgan) right...
* Molly watches him, brow furrowed
(Molly) :She's in trouble, liebes herz."
(@Morgan) Why?
* Molly watches him
(Molly) Well generally, it's because a woman and a man have been intimate....
(@Morgan) She's with child?
* Molly nods, looking more troubled
(Molly) Yes
(@Morgan) I see... 
* Molly looks pained
(Molly) I don't know if she knows yet
(@Morgan) Ah, you... investigated
* Molly nods
(Molly) I was very worried. And now I'm even more worried
(@Morgan) why?
(Molly) Because this is not what Jarvie would want for her life
(@Morgan) I suspect you are correct
* Molly watches him once more
(Molly) How do _you_ feel about it?
* @Morgan shrugs
* Molly sighs
(Molly) What should we do?
* @Morgan shrugs, sipping his coffee
(@Morgan) why would it make her collapse?
(Molly) Some women do faint easily on pregnancy, especially wearing corsets in hot environments. I'm not at all concerned in that regard, she and the baby seem very well
(@Morgan) You think she does not know?
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) It's too soon to have felt the baby quicken, but she should have missed a few courses already
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) what to do
(Molly) She's going to have to get married
(@Morgan) I think we both know thats not going to happen
* Molly works behind her back at getting her laces undone
(Molly) Your Father is going to be incandescent
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) and then some
(Molly) I am worried Edward is going to realise very soon. He caught me in the hallway and invited me in for a quick nightcap. He's concerned, and the staff have told him it's not the only time she's fainted, and doesn't eat much
* @Morgan nods
* Molly stands and undoes the busks and removes the corset
(Molly) That's alright, isn't it? Me having a quick  drink with him?
* @Morgan nods briefly
(Molly) I suppose all we can do is talk with her and offer support?
* @Morgan frowns
* Molly watches his expression
(Molly) Why are you frowning?
(@Morgan) I'm not liking the options
(Molly) What do you perceive them to be?
* Molly removes a petticoat
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) She stays the course and has a child, which we both know she would hate... or she does something to end the pregnancy...
(Molly) With all the pain and risks that entails... *she shudders slightly*
* @Morgan nods
* Molly takes off the other petticoat
(Molly) Could you even bear that?
(@Morgan) That isn't my choice to make
(Molly) But being party to it... knowing that a life would be ended...?
(@Morgan) or two ruined....
* Molly nods slightly
(Molly) I suppose so
* Molly sits to remove her stockings
(Molly) I have the knowledge and herbs to do it , but...
(@Morgan) you don't want to
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) It doesn't sit easy with me, ending a life.
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Especially an innocent life. It's not the same when it's War, or self-defense
(@Morgan) I know
* Molly folds the clothes, leaving the chemise on
(Molly) And there's the risk of complications, and the pain...
(@Morgan) Thats still her choice
* Molly broods on it whilst she gets the clothes away and then gets under the covers
(Molly) Yes, it is
(Molly) She could keep the baby and then have him or her adopted
(@Morgan) and keep it quiet?
* Molly nods
(Molly) You think that is impossible?
* @Morgan nods, scowling
(Molly) She could go to Catterick?
(@Morgan) I don't see that happening
* Molly sighs
(Molly) Or Sudlachenburg, if your Father wouldn't be so displeased
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Innsbruck, K?ln... they're options I suppose
(Molly) She has a house in Innesbruck
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) And both our Mothers would be able to help her... and Marta isn't far away
(@Morgan) I don't know father would allow her to have her child adopted
* Molly nods slowly
(Molly) Hmm... maybe
* Molly watches his expression closely
(Molly) You think your Father would insist on the child staying within the family?
(@Morgan) probably
(Molly) Do you think that is a worse solution?
(@Morgan) I don't know... to have the child so close but out of reach...
(Molly) For Jarvie?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) I'm sure you're Mother and Father or Edward and Mina would be more than happy to have Jarvie play a large part in the child's life
(@Morgan) probably, though Edward would chafe at the scandal of it
* Molly sighs
(Molly) That is true
(Molly) You think your Mother and Father would make more sense?
(@Morgan) probably... 
* Molly chews her lip a moment
(Molly) Bad timing, with what happened with Alarice for her to have been dealing with too
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) indeed
(Molly) I think it will be sometime in the spring
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Are you angry with her?
(@Morgan) Whats the point of it... it fixes nothing, it prevents nothing
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) It's potentially going to make things difficult
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) no doubt
* Molly nods
(Molly) Nothing we can do tonight I think. Tomorrow I may need to go to the ship for the pennyroyal and blue cohosh
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I've got somewhere to be at eleven
* Molly nods a little, liking almost neutral
(Molly) Are you going to see Hannalore?
(@Morgan) No... The necklace I got from Marcheline had coordinates... I went there, and I've been directed to a gentleman club tomorrow morning
(Molly) Will you be safe?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I expect so
(Molly) Good. Would you have me come with you, or go to the ship?
(@Morgan) Go to the ship. Take Claudia with you
* Molly nods
(Molly) Alright, liebling. I don't like it, but if that's what Jarvie wants...
(@Morgan) I'll talk with her in the morning
(Molly) As you wish. Are you coming to bed, or do you need some time alone?
(@Morgan) No, I'll be coming to bed
(Molly) Shall I do the oil?
(@Morgan) please my love
(Molly) **herbs, balm and oil get done quickly, and she divests of the chemise before lying down
(Molly) Would you like me to sing?
(@Morgan) Don't I always
(Molly) Oh, I meant to ask,  what thinks you of Potts and Zench now?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I still have my reservations
* Molly waits for him to get in
(Molly) I liked them
* @Morgan nods, climbing in beside her
* Molly blows out the candle, the room becoming dark
(Molly) They're both kind and charming
(@Morgan) so it seems
(Molly) But not as kind or charming as you, my darling
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) perhaps
* Molly kisses his cheek
(Molly) You're always going to be the man I am glad I am sharing a bed with, my love
(@Morgan) I hope so
(Molly) What would you have me sing?
(@Morgan) Your choice blossom
(Molly) Eisen or Avalon?
(@Morgan) Avalon please
(Molly) Goodnight, liebling
(@Morgan) goodnight my love
* Molly sings "my bonny blue eyed boy" as Verity used to, and he falls asleep quickly
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(Molly) **He's in his own dream. He arrives back at Jarvie's house, the bright flowers blooming in her front garden. It's been three months since he rode out from here to undertake another mission for Eisenfurstin Posen and he's desperate to sweep Molly up in his arms and breathe her in.
(Molly) His hand on the door knocker is tanned in proof of his task which took him to the  warmer climates of southern Vodacce and Castille to track and eliminate a threat.
(Molly) The butler takes him through to the parlour,  and obviously a messenger has alerted the occupants to his impending arrival because there is tea.
(Molly) Molly greets him with a tight hug as he murmurs his love for her into ear. Edward's hug is as tight but less romantic. Only the two of them are there waiting for him.
(Molly) But their expressions are serious as he is urged to take a seat. Molly moves up on the couch so he can sit beside her. Edward takes a deep breath from the chair opposite.
(Molly) There is something we need to talk to you about, Morgan.
** You're now known as Edward
(@Morgan) clearly
* Edward looks serious "Whilst you were away, Jarvie's birth was difficult. Molly had to use her magic to save her baby, he's fine now, but…"
(@Morgan) Jarvie...
(Edward) She's fine, she's just upstairs nursing him. *he glances at Molly, looking serious, an expression she returns*
(Edward) *he sighs* The healing had consequences. We tried keeping her separated. But after three days, it was only escalating, and became deeply distressful for her.
(@Morgan) right...
(Edward) **Molly is watching him with concern and guilt* I tried the things we'd discussed,  liebling, but nothing was helping. I felt awful, I couldn't eat or sleep…
(@Morgan) I don't understand...
* Edward watches his brother grimly
(Edward) I did not think you would want her suffering like that, or being at so much risk from staff or strangers, so I… *he sighs, running his fingers through his hair awkwardly*
(Edward) **Molly watches Morgan, looking both sad and wary**
(Edward) M: I'm sorry, liebling. It meant nothing, to either of us
(@Morgan) it worked?
(Edward) *She nods* It wasn't the same, there wasn't that same magical energy, but the sparkliness went
(@Morgan) Clearly I am not required for that then, which seems just as well
(Edward) **they glance at each other before he looks at Morgan** I know this must be difficult
(@Morgan) I'd appreciate it if you'd stop talking. If you'll excuse me...
(Edward) **Molly looks at him** Let me come with you, liebling, please?
(@Morgan) For what purpose?
(Edward) M: So I can comfort you
* @Morgan stands up, moving to the door
(@Morgan) you cannot
(Edward) M: You're being unfair! You left me here to go haring around Theah doing God knows what!
(@Morgan) I am _trying_ to deal with this without hurting anyone, I am not being unfair...
(Edward) *she sighs* There's... There's something else.
* @Morgan sighs, turning back to look at them
(Edward) M: My course is late. It's only a week, but...
(@Morgan) I see
(@Morgan) and how would you have me react, fairly?
(Edward) M: tell me that you love me still, even if you are so angry you cannot stand to be in the same room as us right now?
(@Morgan) I find it interesting that you've managed to avoid catching pregnant with me, but one night with him... No, I think it best if I leave now
(Edward) M: *she looks absolutely distraught* Liebling, please.
* @Morgan shakes his head, turning away and moving to the door
* Edward stands, frowning, and moves to put himself between Morgan and the door
(Edward) You want to take this out on someone, you take it out on me. She is not at fault here, and you will damn well treat her decently.
(@Morgan) I _need_ to leave. I _understand_ why, but right now I hate you for it, and being reasonable is beyond me. I would rather be away from you both where I cannot hurt either of you in any way until I can be calm.
* Edward nods, and opens the door
(Edward) When you're ready, come back, and we can work through this. We've overcome worse.
(@Morgan) I don't know that I can, but we'll see
* Edward moves out of the way, going over to Molly and pouring some brandy from his flask into her tea. She looks absolutely miserable.
(Edward) M: I'm sorry liebling. I love you.
* @Morgan moves out into the hallway, heading for the kitchen
(Edward) **He encounters no-one at all on the way, the kitchen is cool and quiet and completely private
* @Morgan hunts for some whiskey
(Edward) **He finds it easily
* @Morgan guzzles some from it before heading for the door to the street
(Edward) **The daylight is bright compared to the kitchen light, almost dazzling so, and the sun is very warm
* @Morgan wanders aimlessly
(Edward) **he ends up walking to the docks. Neither the Rose nor the Star of the Sea are there.  He does spot Das Ewig Abend, Holzheims ship, just before the man in question appears at his side. "Something the matter, my Lord?"
** You're now known as Holzheim
(@Morgan) just my world falling apart Captain
* @Morgan drinks some more
* Holzheim puts a hand on his shoulder "Come on, I have somewhere quiet and plenty of Blokners and Drambuie"
* @Morgan nods
(Holzheim) What's occurred?
* Holzheim leads the way to his ship
(@Morgan) The usual. I wasn't here when I was needed
* Holzheim nods
(Holzheim) This I can understand
(Holzheim) **On the docks, a group of men accidentally drop a large crate, and the crash is loud. This is what wakes him in the unfamiliar bed*
* @Morgan rubs his fingers together
(Holzheim) ((Distress and desperation levels?))
** You're now known as Molly
(@Morgan) ((mostly just miserable))
(Molly) **his fingers feel fine. The bed feels cold**
* @Morgan looks over
* Molly isn't in bed, and its very dark
* @Morgan climbs out of bed, pulling some clothes on before going in search of her
* Molly is found in the kitchen, dressed in trousers and a shirt, but f barefoot
(@Morgan) blossom
* Molly looks up from rolling out some dough
(Molly) I didn't expect you to be awake. You've only been asleep an hour or so
(@Morgan) nightmare... what are you doing?
(Molly) I can't sleep. I am just finding something to do
(@Morgan) whats on your mind?
* @Morgan searches for the whiskey and some glasses
(Molly) Jarvie. What was your nightmare?
(Molly) **He finds it easily
* @Morgan pours two glasses
* Molly turns and rolls the dough again
(@Morgan) Jarvie had a baby, you had to use your talent to help them... I was away and you and Edward...
* @Morgan downs the whiskey, pouring another
* Molly looks confused
(Molly) Me and Edward...?
(@Morgan) what has to happen after you heal someone...
* Molly 's nose wrinkles
(Molly) Ugh
(@Morgan) neither of you was happy about it, at least...
(Molly) I would imagine not!
* Molly turns and rolls again
(Molly) Why didn't I wait until you were home?
(@Morgan) I was away on a mission for Posen
(Molly) That seems unlikely
(@Morgan) I'm not sure
(Molly) Why not?
* Molly starts hunting for something in the drawers
(@Morgan) These dreams... they can be somewhat prophetic
(Molly) *muffled as she bends to the bottom drawer* They can also just be our anxieties
(@Morgan) I cant say I was anxious about you sleeping with Edward...
(Molly) You were anxious about the lingerie and Edward though
(@Morgan) thats passed
(Molly) And tonight you have had to watch me dance with notorious rakes
* Molly cuts shapes from the dough, stacking them on a tray
(@Morgan) who seemed to behave themselves
* Molly nods, rolling out again
(Molly) You think it is a possibility then?
(@Morgan) it raises the issue of what would happen if I were away and you needed to heal someone
* Molly glances up from her activity
(Molly) If that were to happen, Edward would not be who I sought help from!
(@Morgan) no?
(Molly) Far too complicated, given the history *she cuts again*
(@Morgan) I think in the circumstance, he'd object to anyone else being involved
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) At a logical level, I can see that
* Molly 's dough yields one more cut before she presses the off-curs into a rough circle
(Molly) Perhaps I would just let people die instead
* @Morgan sips his drink
(@Morgan) I don't think you could
(Molly) I don't think I could betray you like that
* Molly starts to clean up
(@Morgan) the alternative, knowing how dangerous it'd be for you...
* Molly looks at him so very seriously
(Molly) It would be preferable than it being a stranger,  or it being something scary and traumatic?
(@Morgan) given how others are drawn to you, your safety would be at risk. That was the reasoning given in my dream
* Molly washes her hands
(Molly) I still don't like the idea, at all
(@Morgan) oh, and then you missed your course...
* @Morgan downs the rest of his drink, filling the glass again
* Molly winces
(Molly) That would be dreadful
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) And I can't use pennyroyal
(@Morgan) indeed
* Molly comes to drink her own whiskey
(Molly) We probably do need to find out whether there is another solution
* @Morgan sighs, nodding
(Molly) But if you aren't present, only heal where it is life or death and conventional methods won't prolong life enough to wait til you're present?
(@Morgan) I suppose so
(Molly) Neither of us want what you dreamt of,  especially me having another man's child...
* @Morgan nods
* Molly looks at the bottle
(Molly) Do you want to take that to bed?
* @Morgan shrugs
(Molly) Maybe we should go to Niesfeld on Wednesday...
* @Morgan looks confused
(Molly) Across the river. It's where the Freiburg Mine is
(@Morgan) ah, of course
* Molly refills her glass
(Molly) I think we need to know so we can be prepared...
* Molly takes her glass and the candle holder
(Molly) I'm going to retire
* @Morgan nods, picking up the bottle
* Molly walks through the house, thoughtful
(Molly) Liebes herz?
(@Morgan) aye...
(Molly) If that had to happen,  is there anyone that would bother you less than Edward?
(@Morgan) I don't know
* Molly nods. They get back to their room
(Molly) How are you now?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) alright I suppose
* Molly nods, undressing again
(Molly) Good
(Molly) It's too soon for more herbs I'm afraid
* @Morgan nods, drinking from the bottle
* Molly watches him
(Molly) I could try to use the talent to make you feel better?
(@Morgan) No, thank you
* Molly climbs into bed
(Molly) Alright liebling
(Molly) I have noticed your nightmares seem to be worst at the beginning of the night
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) seems so
* Molly waits for him to get in
* @Morgan puts the bottle on the nightstand and undresses again, getting into bed
* Molly sings quietly, but she falls asleep before she finishes the first song
(Molly) ((How much is he brooding on the nightmare?))
(@Morgan) ((a bit))
(Molly) **It takes him a little while to fall asleep, but eventually he does*
(Molly) **This time he dreams they are at the opera. They're in a fancy box high up, well-dressed.  Well, mostly well-dressed, because his placket is undone, and her hand glides slickly up and down his cock, the saliva she sneakily introduced via her palm providing good lubrication to balance the friction.
(Molly) The theatre is opulent and full of the upper nobility of Eisen, including somewhere Edward and Potts, the latter who had got them tickets to see his latest mistress sing. Morgan should be concentrating on the beautiful soprano, but he isn't.
(Molly) Instead here is he, revelling in his own little contralto and beloved wife caressing his aching manhood, the risks exceptionally high and the desire likewise.
(Molly) **she is speaking quietly in his ear, voice full of lust* I don't care about you fucking me, what I want is to break your self-control and reserve, and make you urgently need to spend yourself here and now, regardless of how public or unseemly it is.
(Molly) **the tight fist strokes are intense, and he's close, bucking beneath the relentless pleasure, wanting what she wants but also keen to hold back so he can pull her to  the thick red carpet at their feet whilst any onlooker is distracted by the standing ovation. With her other hand she holds his handkerchief, ready to catch his seed so it doesn't go all over his knee breeches.
(Molly) **He burns with a desire to make the handkerchief unnecessary, to just lie her down here in this packed and fashionable theatre with her satin skirt and petticoats around her waist and spend himself at the depths of her soft heat. He has a need, a craving, to take her hard and fast regardless of the extreme risk.
(Molly) **The music changes and he awakens, curled up behind her, his erection nestled against  the cheeks of her derriere. His arm rests lightly around her, and the fragrance of Rose water surrounds him just like her loose hair.
* @Morgan buries his face in her hair, pulling himself against her
* Molly stirs a little, pressing her body back to his, particularly her bottom. She makes a soft mmm noise
* @Morgan grinds himself into her for a moment before stretching
* Molly speaks quietly
(Molly) Are you alright?
(@Morgan) aye blossom
(Molly) Are..  Are you getting up already?
* Molly pays attention to his position, how close to her he's laying
(@Morgan) Its nearly time
* Molly nods slowly
(Molly) If you wish, liebling
(@Morgan) You do not wish me to?
(Molly) You needn't, if you would rather be elsewhere,  I was just greatly enjoying what you were doing a moment ago
(Molly) Needn't stay*
* @Morgan grinds up against her again
* Molly arches and flexs her lower back and core to stroke her soft bottom up and down him, leaning her upper back to his chest to be closer
(Molly) You weren't woken by the dawn watch?
(@Morgan) No
(Molly) **It feels like five or half after, not close enough to dawn for light to practice by, but too late for him to return to sleep.**
(Molly) This is nice
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) mmmhmmm
* Molly keeps rubbing against him like that, and strokes the arm he has around her
(Molly) This does not hurt?
(@Morgan) no blossom
(Molly) And you like it?
(@Morgan) I do
* Molly presses back against him firmer
(Molly) I rather like it when you wake up like this...
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) It's... pleasing...
(@Morgan) i'm certainly not complaining
* Molly grinds against him
(Molly) I would hope not
(Molly) Did you dream something nice?
(@Morgan) aye... we were at the opera and you were... trying to make me lose my self control
* Molly returns to the up and down motion with a soft moan
(Molly) Oh yes, I definitely like that idea
(@Morgan) aye
(Molly) Sounds risky...
(Molly) Did I manage it?
(@Morgan) not quite... I woke up
(Molly) That's a pity, liebling
(@Morgan) Not so far, it isn't
(Molly) I'm not sure what you mean?
(@Morgan) I'm rather enjoying what I woke up to...
(Molly) What would happen if I keep moving against you like this?
(@Morgan) I'm not sure
* Molly nods, and then brings her hand behind her back, enough between them that she can run her fingertips against the  side of his erection
(Molly) It's not quite what would be needed?
(@Morgan) possibly not
* Molly wriggles her fingers further into the small gap, enough that she manages to capture him in her gentle grip, fidgeting a little
(Molly) And that?
(@Morgan) better
* Molly tightens it a little, still moving to that same rhythm, but now it's her hand rather than derriere that caresses him
(Molly) This is good?
(@Morgan) very
* Molly continues doing this, alternating the firmness of her grip from light to firm and back, the pace slower than usual with it being body movement not just wrist or elbow
* @Morgan starts to thrust gently into her hand
* Molly moans softly
(Molly) Is this alright, or did you want...?
(@Morgan) what?
(Molly) To be inside me
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I do
* Molly releases him gently, then adjusts her position slightly before parting her thighs and reaching back through them. She wraps her fingers around him again, grazing his head across all the sensitive wet skin between her legs. She makes quiet noises of enjoyment as she does this
(Molly) I shouldn't imagine you're too keen on being teased right now?
(@Morgan) No blossom, not really
* Molly speaks quieter
(Molly) Would you tell me what you do want?
(@Morgan) to take you
(Molly) Then do so
* Molly removes her hand, relinquishing all control
* @Morgan shoves himself into her, burying himself as deep as he can
* Molly arches back against him, pushing back so he's as deep as possible, and she exhales with a sound of pleasure
* @Morgan starts thrusting, building speed as his own pleasure builds
* Molly , as often happens, climaxes around him very quickly, grinding her core down to the base of his shaft as she arches again
* @Morgan buries himself in her as his own orgasm hits
* Molly tightens once more at her enjoyment of his release, her moan almost too loud for them to get away with in close quarters without the benefit of water lapping the hull
* @Morgan withdraws after a moment, staying close to her
* Molly snuggles back against him
(Molly) You're so good at that
(@Morgan) I'm not sure how you mean
(Molly) At making love to me. It's never been disappointing
(@Morgan) I'm glad to hear that
(Molly) I hope you feel the same?
(@Morgan) absolutely
* Molly nods
(Molly) Thank you
(@Morgan) what on theah are you thanking me for?
(Molly) Everything, as always. But mostly being  so good at that
(@Morgan) my pleasure, my love
* Molly nods a little
(Molly) You're going to practice now?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
* Molly twists a little to kiss his cheek
(Molly) Alright, liebling. I may go back to sleep a little while
* @Morgan nods, rolling out of bed to get dressed
* Molly sighs happily, settling back down. He probably has forty five minutes before dawn
* @Morgan heads down to the kitchen to make coffee
(Molly) **there's still no staff yet, so no fire
* @Morgan sets about starting the fire
(Molly) **It's no challenge,  just more time consuming than using magic. He's done by the time Edward walks in
** You're now known as Edward
* Edward looks tired, and starts looking in the pantry with the briefest of acknowledgement of Morgan's presence
* @Morgan sets the coffee brewing
(@Morgan) Coffee?
* Edward grunts what sounds more like an affirmative than a negative before coming out with a chunk of bread and some butter
* Edward finds a knife, hacks off some bread, then makes a poor job of evenly spreading butter on it. He leans against a dresser.
(Edward) You're up early
(@Morgan) only a little
* Edward barely nods, eating. He's clearly out of sorts
(@Morgan) whats wrong?
(Edward) I had a nightmare, the Karlsruhe one again, except it was a bit different.  *He looks haunted*
(@Morgan) oh?
(Edward) Sudlachenburg was ruined, bodies in the streets. I went to look for you and, oddly, Molly,  as I rode past the cottage. God, I wished I hadn't. What had occurred there was enough to make me vomit. Bad enough that I don't think you need the images in your head.
* @Morgan nods
(Edward) Then at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, I saw Father hung and disembowelled from a tree. *his teeth grind together* Then troops raping Mina. I killed as many as I could whilst she escaped, but… it ended the same way. I can still hear her screams in my head. I won't try to sleep like that.
* @Morgan sighs, nodding
(Edward) Makes me wish I was in Graben instead. Why are you up early?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) first nightmare, then a dream... now its too close to dawn to go back to sleep
(Edward) As bad as mine?
(@Morgan) Not as gruesome...
* Edward nods
(Edward) Claudia is up early too
(@Morgan) is she? or is she still up?
* Edward shrugs
(Edward) No idea, I didn't ask
(Edward) She saw Freiarrin Rheinpfalz home safely?
(@Morgan) of course
* Edward nods
(Edward) Potts and Zench behaved well enough for you not to want to hit them?
(@Morgan) I'm not sure who was better behaved, them or me
* Edward nods
(Edward) Did you enjoy the evening?
(@Morgan) some of it
(Edward) Dancing with your wife?
(@Morgan) very much that part
* Edward smiles
(Edward) That was the highlight of a dull evening
(@Morgan) Its hard work not telling those tedious bores to clear off
* Edward nods
(Edward) I'm going to take Mina next year, assuming she can travel
(@Morgan) Be prepared for her to get jealous 
(Edward) Of what?
(@Morgan) the other women coming and making eyes at you
* @Morgan frowns
(@Morgan) they're quite... vapid
(Edward) Mina doesn't get jealous
* @Morgan smiles
(@Morgan) maybe not before. It'll be different then
(Edward) What makes you think that?
(@Morgan) a hunch
(Edward) If she gets jealous, I know how to handle it. I'm not concerned
* @Morgan smiles slightly, making the coffee
(Edward) You will take Molly next year?
(@Morgan) maybe. It seems this socialising nonsense is required to get anything done
(Edward) Yes. That's how nobility works
* @Morgan shrugs, putting a cup down for Edward
(@Morgan) Its a nonsense
* Edward thanks him
(Edward) It's useful. I'm sure Mina would enjoy having Molly there to gossip with. Unless you are also hoping that your wife will be in anticipation of a happy event by next autumn?
(@Morgan) too soon... we have much to do before we settle
* Edward nods
(Edward) I am going to spend the day here, but I will go over to the townhouse for dinner with Potts and Zench later
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I've got a meeting at 11 at some gentleman club
(Edward) Did you want me to join you?
(@Morgan) I've got to go alone
* Edward frowns
(Edward) Unusual
(@Morgan) whyso?
(Edward) Most of the minor gentleman's clubs are not very exclusive
(@Morgan) I am not a minor gentleman, and never have been... and this place is very exclusive...
(Edward) Is it in St Germaine? ((It is, number 118))
* @Morgan nods
* Edward looks impressed
(Edward) If you think a lot of business is conducted at court balls, you wait to see what happens there
(Edward) Which one is it? There's three notable ones in that street
(@Morgan) 118
* Edward nods
(Edward) Brucke's then. More your style than Weiss's or Brummel's.
(@Morgan) interesting my style is more aligned with that of a secret society and assassination...
* @Morgan sips his coffee
* Edward watches him
(Edward) What?
(Edward) I meant progressive
(@Morgan) I see
* @Morgan sips his coffee
(Edward) It's a bit factional. The progressives go to Brucke's,  the traditionalists to Weiss's,  and the fashionable artistic liberals go to Brummel's,  assuming you have the title and social standing
(@Morgan) I assume I'm halfway there with that one
* Edward nods {envy}
(Edward) You've obviously done something right
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) the title was a reward because of Molly's sacrifice... I don't see my social standing will ever reach the point that club would accept me
(Edward) Why invite you then?
(@Morgan) as I said... secret society and assassins
(Edward) You think the club is a front?
* Edward no longer looks to be brooding over his nightmare
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) or is simply being used as a base of operation by some patrons
* Edward nods
(Edward) That's interesting. Zench might get in to Brummel's
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) he seems the artistic type
* Edward nods
(Edward) His poetry is good, and his Godfather has been a member for years. Also, his Godfather is a Graf in his seventies with no offspring or male relations, so it's likely Zench will inherit well
** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)
(Edward) **They get interrupted by the maids and housekeeper whose polite but obviously disapproval moves them on from the kitchen. Edward goes to try to nap, and Morgan finds Claudia out practicing on the grass in the back garden.
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(Edward) [19:28] (Edward) **They get interrupted by the maids and housekeeper whose polite but obviously disapproval moves them on from the kitchen. Edward goes to try to nap, and Morgan finds Claudia out practicing on the grass in the back garden.
(Edward) **Claudia is whirling two matched blades around in her new style. If it's possible, it seems even more fluid and sensual than before*
* @Morgan watches her for a few minutes
** You're now known as Claudia
* Claudia eventually stops, glancing at the lightening horizon before looking over at Morgan
(Claudia) Morning
(@Morgan) Have you slept?
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) Seems you've given your weird dreams to me!
(@Morgan) oh?
(Claudia) Rhenpfalz estate. Hannalore in the hayloft. Not somewhere we went in reality, but what we did there was much the same. Then it was time to get down,  but the ladder had fallen. We were trapped up there, both with other places we needed to be, neither sure how to get down without one of us getting hurt.
(@Morgan) I rather think that is entirely your dream, not mine
* Claudia laughs
(Claudia) Definitely
(Claudia) How did you sleep?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) the usual
(Claudia) Nightmares again?
* @Morgan nods slightly, sipping his coffee
(Claudia) Anything to watch out for?
(@Morgan) Maybe. Nothing immediate at any rate
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) Wanna talk about it?
* @Morgan shrugs
* Claudia shrugs too
(Claudia) Don't have to
(@Morgan) You know the... effect that Molly has on others when she's used her talent to heal someone?
* Claudia grimaces
(Claudia) Unfortunately
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I was away on a mission for Posen... while I was away Molly had to use that talent... after days of danger and discomfort, she and Edward... had sex to get rid of that draw
* Claudia grimaces more
(Claudia) That's pretty rough
(@Morgan) her missing her course was worse
(Claudia) That would be a big problem. She wouldn't though?
(@Morgan) Can you imagine the danger of her wandering around for days, weeks, drawing all and sundry like that?
(@Morgan) And there is a _need_ for her
(Claudia) Can you imagine how many corpses I'd stack up protecting her?
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) It's a bad enough need to have sex with him?!
(@Morgan) I suppose so
(Claudia) Won't it stop on its own?
* Claudia puts one sword away
(@Morgan) hasn't done so far
(Claudia) You're trapped at her side, just incase?
(@Morgan) so it seems
(@Morgan) or, rather, she's now trapped at mine
(Claudia) Don't you find that suffocating?
(@Morgan) No... limiting, perhaps
(Claudia) I'd hate it
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I know
(Claudia) Better than having her sleeping with him though
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) quite
(Claudia) I guess it's pretty powerful, hard to resist on both sides
(Claudia) Must be scary for you
(@Morgan) scary?
(Claudia) That you could have to deal with the pain of her having had sex with someone else
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) and, in the dream, I couldn't really blame them
(Claudia) You've felt the draw, most people don't have the willpower to resist it, and if it's a need for her...
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) They did what they could
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) But it's be hard to forgive, and impossible to forget?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) quite
(Claudia) Especially with Edward. And it would ruin your friendship with Heinzharold
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) Have you warned him about it yet?
(@Morgan) No, not yet
(Claudia) Going to though?
(@Morgan) I think I'll have to
* Claudia checks he's at a safe distance before moving through some manoeuvres whilst she talks
(Claudia) He needs to know, before he feels it
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
(Claudia) Ready to practice?
* @Morgan puts his coffee down before drawing his sword
(@Morgan) aye
(Claudia) **This is what they do for twenty minutes. It's nothing fancy, nor particularly difficult, just enjoyable and warming his body as he likes
* Claudia sheathes her sword, stretching
(Claudia) Orders for today?
(@Morgan) Stay with Molly. She's got a couple of things she wants to do
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) Hopefully not shopping
(@Morgan) I dont think so
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) To the Rose?
(@Morgan) probably
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) I want to talk to Sorgi anyway
* @Morgan nods
* Claudia looks at the risen sun
(Claudia) Breakfast time
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) lets see if I can get some without the staff disapproving of me
* Claudia laughs, heading in
(Claudia) **Having bumped into a non-disapproving servant at half past seven with a tray of breakfast to take to their room, he takes it himself. Molly is just doing her hair in a long braid, fully dressed when he gets there.
** You're now known as Molly
* Molly smiles at him in the mirror's reflection
(Molly) Well good morning, my fellow achiever of a certain task!
* @Morgan looks confused
(Molly) All seven Konigsreichs
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I see
* Molly ties off with a ribbon
(Molly) I dreamt something strange, and some of it was in a language I don't understand!
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) Shall I tell you or try to show you?
* Molly gets up, shaking out the skirt of her montaigne dress
(@Morgan) tell me
(Molly) We were riding Xantha and Aurora down into a valley with a stream. I asked you if that was the boundary between our Fathers' lands. You said it was. We took off our boots, and I hitched my skirt, and we waded in. *she pauses for his reaction*
(@Morgan) Our fathers lands?
(Molly) As in mine and yours. Oh, we had crested cloaks in different colours, but I didn't see the actual crests in detail
* Molly waits a moment to see if he's ready for her to continue
* @Morgan nods slightly
(Molly) I took my crested dagger, making a cut about three inches long on my inner left forearm *she shows the place*, then handed you the blade to do the same .
* @Morgan nods slowly
(Molly) We pressed the wounds together, and I bound them with cream rope, like the one I got for Varick to practice knots on... then I spoke in a language I don't know... maybe Ussuran?
(@Morgan) Can you speak any of it? I need to hear it
* Molly takes his hand, closing her eyes. He hears it
(Molly) "Into the waters we come with respect and love,
(Molly) Heart to heart and blood to blood.
(Molly) A sword and a shield for each other's back,
(Molly) throughout the days of abundance and lack,
(Molly) In this and every life to come,
(Molly) The bond we make cannot be undone,
(Molly) Gods of the ancestors, hear us now,
(Molly) And bind our souls with our Sacred Vow."
(Molly) **It's Vesten. She lets go**
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) Then we kissed... and...
* Molly smiles, blushing
* @Morgan frowns
(Molly) Odd, isn't it?
* Molly frowns too
(Molly) What's wrong, liebling?
(@Morgan) Its an odd dream because its a memory from someone else
* Molly frowns very deeply
(Molly) Oh.
* Molly moves away to pour two cups of coffee
(Molly) What is the language?
(@Morgan) Vesten
* Molly nods a little
(Molly) Alright
(Molly) It's accurate, or mixed like our dreams often are?
(@Morgan) I think what you've seen there... is the binding of Federest and Hannalore. 
(Molly) Oh!
* Molly takes a deep breath
(Molly) What were the words?
* @Morgan translates them
* Molly sips her coffee, speaking quietly
(Molly) That's beautiful
* @Morgan shrugs slightly
(@Morgan) I suppose so
* Molly swirls the liquid in the cup a moment before looking up
(Molly) But he made a promise to stand by her through abundance _and_ lack...
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Oh dear. I can imagine she is very cross
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) exceptionally
(Molly) This complicates things no end
(@Morgan) why?
(Molly) Because in the dream, it was my first time and yours, and you withdrew, telling me a gentleman who was about to leave to fight again would not leave the woman he loved to raise a dead man's child, and that once the War was done and we were properly wed, you would never withdraw unless I asked for it.
(@Morgan) Right... and...
(Molly) Don't you think that sounds like a de Futuro betrothal?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Which means Hannalore was pre-contracted and has been a bigamist for six years
(@Morgan) ah...
(Molly) Tell me, the "Gods of the Ancestors"... What does this mean?
(Molly) ((Levels of knowledge/interest in Vesten culture?))
(@Morgan) ((fairly decent))
(Molly) ((Vesten was and is essentially running a religion/culture based on traditional Norse mythology and worship, so the term would basically be acknowledging the significance and age of the faith. This would be a very serious vow in Vesten, and as binding there as a church wedding in Eisen))
* @Morgan takes a breath
(@Morgan) its... well, in Vesten, that'd be taken as seriously as our wedding is here
(Molly) What makes you think the dream is accurate?
(@Morgan) She is Vesten, and has a scar in just that place that was done purposefully
(Molly) Did she tell you what caused the scar?
(@Morgan) a knife
* Molly nods
(Molly) I don't suppose you know if he has the same scar?
* Molly gets the tray of breakfast laid out for them to eat, and takes her place to do so
(@Morgan) I didn't see one, but I wasn't looking
* Molly nods
(Molly) If it comes out that she is pre-contracted, she's going to lose everything...
(@Morgan) I don't think she'd care
(Molly) No... but Bigamy is a crime.
(Molly) And aside from that, any financial arrangements that were made in regards to Freiarr Rheinpfalz were made with bad information
* Molly starts to eat, urging him to do likewise
* @Morgan nods, eating
(Molly) Federest did not tell you about this binding?
(@Morgan) No...
* Molly frowns
(Molly) What do you intend to do now?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) Give the help she wants
(Molly) Will you be calling upon her?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I was thinking a messenger
(Molly) But not Claudia?
(@Morgan) No, she'll be with you today
* Molly nods
(Molly) Inga will watch Varick
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) **they eat breakfast quietly. Just after eight, the housekeeper knocks and says Jarvie has asked Molly to come to her room, then retreats** Well...
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) I'll need to speak with her today
(Molly) About Alarice?
(@Morgan) and herself
* Molly stands up, and quickly checks her hair
(Molly) I'll let her know you want to see her
* @Morgan nods
* Molly kisses his cheek, squeezing his shoulder
(Molly) I'll see you shortly, my love
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) alright blossom
* Molly heads out of the room, leaving him to get tidied up and shaved before his appointment at the gentleman's club
** Morgan has quit (Quit: This computer has gone to sleep)
** You are now disconnected

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(Edward) **There's a hurried knock on his door five minutes later,  just as he is stripped to the waist and  lathered with the shaving soap molly loves, about to put the warm blade to his face**
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) come
* Edward storms in, his waistcoat misbuttoned. He looks angry
(Edward) I need your help, before I go off half-cocked like Father would!
* @Morgan points at a chair
* Edward thuds into it, scowling
(Edward) Someone is going to die.
(@Morgan) because
(Edward) Because I've just overheard Jarvie telling Molly that she is with child, and once I have the bastard's name I am going to go and beat him to death.
(@Morgan) Ah, I see
(Edward) You knew?
(@Morgan) lets call it an educated guess 
* Edward continues scowling
(Edward) Any idea who the marauding bastard who did this to her is?
(@Morgan) did it _to_ her? You are suggesting she was forced?
(Edward) Of course
(@Morgan) because...
(Edward) Because how else would it happen?
(@Morgan) Has it occurred to you that the sort of behaviour your friends indulge in isn't only confined to men?
* Edward looks like he's going to argue, but then his mouth opens and closes
(Edward) But... but she's an unmarried Lady
(@Morgan) You don't have to like it, you just need to accept it... because _that_ is more than an educated guess
* Edward frowns
(Edward) Our cousin was not a virgin until this incident?
(Edward) [Liebes herz...?]
(@Morgan) That would appear to be the implication
(@Morgan) [yes blossom]
(Edward) [I think you need to join us]
(@Morgan) [whereabouts?]
* Edward scowls more, obviously brooding
(Edward) We should have protected her
(Edward) [Last door on the left]
(@Morgan) From enjoying herself...
(Edward) From men.
(@Morgan) You may as well drop that line of thought... you know she is quite capable of making her own decisions... 
* @Morgan cleans his face before putting on a shirt
(Edward) Yet here she is, unmarried and increasing!
(Edward) What are you doing?
(@Morgan) I'm going to go and speak to her
* Edward stands up
(Edward) Alrifht
(@Morgan) You, however, are not
(Edward) The hell I'm not
* Edward frowns at Morgan
(@Morgan) Go look at yourself in the mirror... your manner, your demeanour... now tell me that'd be at all helpful to a scared young woman who may or may not have been forced. 
* Edward takes a couple of deep breaths, relaxing his shoulders
(Edward) It's good, I'm good.
(@Morgan) No doubt, but I don't want any reaction you have to cause her to shut down. I'm not shutting you out, I'm asking for your help. Let me do this.
* Edward doesn't look happy
(Edward) Alright
* @Morgan smiles slightly
(@Morgan) how far we've come
(Edward) Don't push it
* Edward smiles a little
(@Morgan) I was being genuine, actually... Go find a cup of coffee, I'll come find you
* Edward nods
(Edward) I'll be in the library
* @Morgan nods, opening the door for him
* Edward heads off
* @Morgan heads down to see Jarvie
** You're now known as Jarvie
* Jarvie calls for him to come in. The room smells of his favourite coffee, and Jarvie and Molly are sat at a table with spare seats. His dark blonde cousin who is almost as tall as him looks very well and pleased to see him
(Jarvie) Good morning, cuz.
(Jarvie) **Molly pours another cup of coffee whilst Jarvie hugs Morgan
(@Morgan) Jarvie... I've missed you
(Jarvie) I've missed you too. I should have been in Fischler, I'm sorry
* @Morgan shakes his head
(@Morgan) It is I who is sorry
* Jarvie lets go, showing him to a seat
(Jarvie) Never thought she'd go that far
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) me either
(Jarvie) I'm just glad the three of you are okay
* Jarvie sits, drinking her coffee
* @Morgan nods
(Jarvie) We can talk about that more later,  there's something more pressing I need to talk to you about
(@Morgan) Go on...
(Jarvie) I'm pregnant
* Jarvie watches him
* @Morgan nods slowly
(@Morgan) alright
(Jarvie) I can't have a baby, Morgan
* @Morgan sips his coffee
(@Morgan) what are your intentions?
(Jarvie) I was hoping to deal with it before you came. I had a bottle of herbs in my house in Innesbruck to end pregnancies, but my housekeeper can't find it, and I won't take any from a herbalist I don't know and trust
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) I see
(Jarvie) **Molly looks at Morgan** It was apparently made with black and white hellebore for extra shelf life **this is exactly what was in the bottle of pennyroyal Alarice used to poison Molly*
(@Morgan) I rather think your sister took it
* Jarvie pales
(Jarvie) That's what she used?
* @Morgan nods
(Jarvie) Was it recovered? It cost a fortune
(Jarvie) **Molly nods** It's in my case on the ship...
* Jarvie looks relieved
(Jarvie) Excellent
(Jarvie) **Molly glances at Morgan, trying to get any insight into his feelings *
(@Morgan) You realise Edward is going to go berserk
(Jarvie) He doesn't have to know
(@Morgan) He already does... he overheard you telling Molly
* Jarvie groans
(Jarvie) I'll never hear the end of it. Sanctity of life, against Theus plan *she rolls her eyes*
(@Morgan) I wont pretend it sits well with me
* Jarvie nods
(Jarvie) I'm sorry for that, I can understand why it could be difficult for you
(Jarvie) **Molly swirls her coffee a minute** What has Edward said, liebling?
(@Morgan) That he'd kill the man who did this to her... he's currently adjusting to the idea that its not only men that engage in the behaviour his friends do
(Jarvie) He bloody well will not.
(Jarvie) **Molly raises an eyebrow slightly at Morgan as she sips her coffee*
(@Morgan) To be fair, he was thinking you were a virgin and had been forced. If the latter was the case, I think both of us would be thinking the same
(Jarvie) Definitely not forced. It was on the way back to Freiburg from your wedding. There's only been one person since January,  so I know who and when. I guess that's less like Edward's friends.
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) some of them perhaps
(Jarvie) **Molly speaks quietly** on the way back...?
* Jarvie nods
* @Morgan scratches his forehead
(@Morgan) house on the outskirts of the forest?
* Jarvie shakes her head
(Jarvie) No. Either in Baden, on the ferry up the river, or here
(Jarvie) *Molly frowns* You left Die Dauerhaftigkeit with an upset Captain Holzheim...
* Jarvie nods, sipping her coffee
(@Morgan) He told me he cannot have children
* Jarvie laughs, clearly shocked
(Jarvie) Why would he tell you that?!
* @Morgan sighs
(Jarvie) Admittedly, he's never been concerned about protection... But this is the second time I have become pregnant with him
* @Morgan sips his coffee
(Jarvie) M: He doesn't know about the last time? I really don't think he lied, I cannot see why any man would lie about something like that to another man? *she looks at Morgan for his opinion*
(@Morgan) Given his state of mind at the time, I don't think he was lying
(Jarvie) I never told him. Maybe he thinks he can't? Maybe it's only me it happens with?
(@Morgan) It would seem so...
(Jarvie) I suppose I need to warn him then, for the future
(@Morgan) I wonder why it only happens with you
* Jarvie shrugs
(Jarvie) Maybe it doesn't. Maybe other women have had abortions and not told him too
* @Morgan glances at Molly
(@Morgan) perhaps
(Jarvie) *Molly looks politely neutral, sipping her coffee* some sort of compatibility, perhaps
(Jarvie) I can send a messenger to collect the pennyroyal, if you can provide instructions
(Jarvie) **Molly shakes her head* It's well hidden. I will go myself this morning. Did you use this specific blend in previous pregnancies without ill effect to you?
* Jarvie nods "There was only the one other time, but it was fine. Painful and unpleasant, but quick and straightforward. It was earlier last time though, I had a lot on my mind lately and time got away from me"
(@Morgan) a lot on your mind?
(Jarvie) Work, the house, everything with my sister
(@Morgan) So the use will be less safe this time?
* Jarvie bites her lip, inhaling deeply through her nose, then squares her shoulders
(Jarvie) Molly**
(Jarvie) M: how many courses had you missed last time? J: the second one was late, but all the signs of pregnancy were there. M: And this time it is...? J: three, and halfway to missing a fourth.
(Jarvie) M: *she looks at Morgan* riskier and more painful than last time then. The risks are still small, and she tolerates this blend well by the sounds of it...
* @Morgan nods, sipping his coffee
(Jarvie) **She looks to Jarvie* How long between taking the herbs and the worst of the blood loss last time? J: about three hours. M: *she nods* It'll be a little longer this much further along. If you are certain, we will need to start soon. But are you _sure_...?
* Jarvie nods "I don't want to be a mother and be tied down like that. I have my work and my freedom. I'd wither away without them"
* @Morgan frowns
* Jarvie drinks some coffee, looking at Morgan's expression
(Jarvie) What?
(@Morgan) I don't like it
(Jarvie) It's not your body
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I didn't say I'd try to stop you... but I don't _have_ to like it
* Jarvie nods
(Jarvie) I'd appreciate your support, but I understand that it's not straightforward for you
* @Morgan nods slightly 
(Jarvie) M: *she finishes her coffee* I can be here to help you,  but I have to be exceptionally careful when handling pennyroyal. I will apparently always be very prone to having a dangerous reaction to it.
* Jarvie nods "I understand. I can handle the bottle if you can instruct on dosage"
(Jarvie) M: *she stands* If you'll excuse me, I have a few things I need to do before I can get going to the ship. I should be back by lunchtime. Get some rest and eat something very light now, nothing after that
* Jarvie smiles "Thank you, I'll do that"
(Jarvie) **Molly gently touches his shoulder a moment as she comes round behind him** Are you staying, liebling?
(@Morgan) No, I need to be somewhere... and I need to work out what to tell Edward
(Jarvie) I'll try and think of something whilst you both out. Maybe tell him I wouldn't say who the father is but it wasn't rape?
(@Morgan) I'll think of something
(Jarvie) **Molly leads the way into the hallway
** You are now disconnected