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(HH) **They exit Der Rotstrom around 3 in the afternoon whilst Molly is training. Varick wants to watch from the deck, and Ulysses wanders along the rail meowing. HH and Inga come up too. Her hair has been restyled. HH smirks as they approach Morgan.
(HH) Good af'noon?
(@Morgan) aye, not bad, all things considered
* HH quickly checks Varick isn't paying attention
(HH) Got a proper tellin' off di'n't we, Inga? *she giggles, blushing*
(@Morgan) oh? from?
(HH) Yer Man O' Bizness.  Says t'other Lord Koertig says noone's to disturb their Ex'lencies at nap time, 'cause their talkin' 'bout married people things.
* @Morgan nods
(HH) An' I says to Inga, what's married people talkin' 'bout then? An' what she whispered in me ear! Shockin' words fr'm such a pretty young lassie!
(HH) **Inga has gone bright red now, but HH looks pleased with himself*
(@Morgan) I can't imagine Inga saying anythin' other than somethin' perfeckly innocent
* HH shakes his head
(HH) Sorry to say yer wrong. Not got all the fine breedin' an' such
* @Morgan flexes his jaw
(@Morgan) nonsense
(HH) **Inga whispers something to HH which he genuinely double takes at and blushes. Revenge gotten, Inga moves to talk to Varick*
(HH) Uhh...
(@Morgan) Caught you off guard has she?
* HH nods
(HH) Keeps me on my toes
(@Morgan) Good
(@Morgan) its about time someone kept you alert
* HH nods
(HH) We even now?
(@Morgan) I expect so, aye
(HH) Good, Inga has told me it's not to continue
(@Morgan) oh really?
* HH nods, watching as the river becomes the channel
(HH) Threats were made about purposeful interruption
(@Morgan) I'm impressed
(HH) I would be wary if I were you. Once one of 'em thinks of it, the other's likely to know
(@Morgan) I don't doubt it
(HH) Gonna pass Quatre Bras? **This is a place on the coast where they fought a battle in torrential rain, the last winter of the War*
* @Morgan nods
(HH) Dont think I've ever been tha' wet since
(@Morgan) No, and I threw myself in the harbour recently and still came out dryer than Quatre Bras
* HH laughs
(HH) Were you on a dare? Wouldn't be the first time
(@Morgan) Long story
(HH) You goin' anywhere? *he looks round* where is her supreme grace any'ow?
(@Morgan) She was sparring with Claudia
* HH looks at him
(HH) Why?
(@Morgan) why what?
(HH) Why is she sparrin' with Claudia?
(@Morgan) to get better
(HH) Is she any good?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) yes. Claudia reckons she could probably hold her own against most men
* HH looks surprised
(HH) Been training her?
(@Morgan) Claudia has been
* HH nods
(HH) Fought her yourself yet?
(@Morgan) No, not yet
(HH) I'm not sure I could fight Inga
(@Morgan) No?
(HH) What if I mess up and cut her, you know? *he shudders*
* @Morgan looks at him
(@Morgan) I don't say this lightly... but you're probably the only person who could best me, I don't see you messing up
(HH) I still wouldn't risk it, not with her
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(HH) ((C&p pls))
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> I don't say this lightly... but you're probably the only person who could best me, I don't see you messing up
(@Morgan)  <HH> I still wouldn't risk it, not with her
(@Morgan)  * Morgan nods
(HH) I'd stand in front of a musket for her. Happily. Not many people I'd say that about.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I know
(HH) **They get out into the channel, the movement of the ship becoming more pronounced. Varick and HH are utterly unaffected, but Inga is starting to look a little green.
* @Morgan watches her a moment
(@Morgan) I wonder how long before she gets used to it
* HH sighs
(HH) As long as its quicker than I did
* @Morgan nods
(HH) Tha's the problem when y' don't get to go sailin' about like them fancy folks do
(@Morgan) I suppose so aye
* HH takes her off to watch the horizon from the prow. He doesn't look at all concerned, and is joking with her, but Morgan can see in his body language that he's concerned and protective
** You're now known as Varick
* Varick comes to Morgan
(Varick) Why do some people get sea sick?
* @Morgan shrugs
(Varick) Why dont I get sea sick?
(@Morgan) I can't say I know
(Varick) Have you ever been sea sick?
(@Morgan) No, not that I recall
(Varick) Should I get Molly to make some medicine for Inga?
(@Morgan) You know, Varick, thats a good idea
* Varick trots off towards the stairs, clearly at ease here on the ship
(Varick) **Claudia comes up about five minutes after Varicks gone down. She comes to Morgans side, glancing at Inga and HH* someone should tell them to get a room
** You're now known as Claudia
(@Morgan) feel free, since you outrank him on the ship
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) I hear he banged on your door
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Inga has told him it has to stop
(Claudia) He's gonna listen?
(@Morgan) I think so, actually
* Claudia looks surprised
(Claudia) Doesn't want her disappointed I supoose
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(Molly) **Molly comes up, giving Inga something from a small glass and instructs HH to apply pressure to a certain point on her hand. It doesn't stop her being sick not long before they sight the port of Quatre Bras in the far distance, but slowly she seems to do better.
(Molly) By the time Morgan needs to read Varick's story, Inga seems fine. Molly takes up her position on the floor for chapter two, which sees Ulysses' son Telemachus having to defend his Mother from a large group of suitors who are insistent that it is time for Penelope to relent and pick a new husband and king for Ithaca.
(Molly) There's a lot of sword fighting, which Varick enjoys, and a lot of romantic pronouncements about Penelope's adoration and trust that her husband will come back because he always comes back that Molly seems to enjoy.
(Molly) **Dinner is a group affair with Avalonian being practised and he gets ample opportunity to hear the accent he described as deliciously cute. She glances at him briefly after a particularly noticeable moment of it.
(Molly) *They don't get time to talk alone until bed time, whilst she's rapidly undressing**
(Molly) How are you feeling about leaving Eisen, my love?
* @Morgan looks to think for a moment
(@Morgan) Better than last time
(Molly) Than when we left Starke?
* @Morgan nods
* Molly smiles
(Molly) Maybe because you have both Claudia and HeinzHarold now?
(@Morgan) Possibly... 
(@Morgan) You are glad to have Inga?
* Molly nods, grinning
(Molly) Very much so
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) good
* Molly pulls a lightweight robe over her nakedness and perches on the bed
(Molly) She's good company
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Not that you arent good company too, of course
(@Morgan) Not particularly
(Molly) I love your company. But it isn't the same as the company of other women
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) I shouldn't imagine you would wish to discuss dressmaking for hours on end!
(@Morgan) Not particularly, no
(Molly) It will be an immense help having her here with Varick too
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Indeed
(Molly) I think she will be alright now
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Its a fairly normal reaction
* Molly nods
(Molly) I didn't get it, but with a destiny to sail it would be most impractical anyway!
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I don't think I've ever suffered it
(Molly) A happy coincidence
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Are you pleased to be going to Avalon?
* @Morgan nods slowly
(@Morgan) it'll be... interesting to see how it feels this time
* Molly ponders this
(Molly) What do you think might be different?
(@Morgan) I'm not pretending to be someone else this time
* Molly nods
(Molly) It will be more like when you used to visit on your mother's behalf?
* @Morgan nods
* Molly watches him, getting more settled
(Molly) What were you like in Avebury?
(@Morgan) You remember the first time we stopped on the way to Carleon?
* Molly nods, smiling fondly
(Molly) I was... disarmed
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) It was so unexpected. You were... cheerful... extroverted
* @Morgan nods
* Molly smiles slightly distracted
(Molly) I just had no idea how to react to that. And I found it charming
(@Morgan) I suppose... the way I spoke was similar to how HeinzHarold makes me speak, albeit different languages
* Molly nods
(Molly) And similar to how an awful lot of the people in Tawstock I knew as a child spoke
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) Very... rural
(@Morgan) interesting way of putting it
* Molly smiles
(Molly) It must have been hard work, putting on that front for the six months you were there?
(@Morgan) I didn't to start with... but Maelwys is... something of a force of nature in that respect
(Molly) You changed yourself to fit with him?
(@Morgan) I didn't really have a choice, it just happened
* Molly nods
(Molly) Why didn't you do it in Tawstock?
(@Morgan) It'll sound daft
(Molly) I dont mind
(@Morgan) partly I'd reminded myself I didn't want friends or any ties... but mostly I was upset and angry that I'd had to leave that behind
* Molly tilts her head
(Molly) You were starting to be happy in Avebury?
(@Morgan) I don't know it'd gotten that far
(Molly) Or if not _happy_, just a little more settled?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Until you got word about Yensid?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Was Avebury where you learnt about the old ways, or was that concerted study, like with the Thean?
(@Morgan) I've always known some, but Avebury definitely filled out the gaps in my knowledge... though Vesten isn't a particularly long way away in their beliefs
(Molly) Isn't it? I know a reasonable amount about the old ways, but nothing about Vesten
(@Morgan) Its quite similar in some respects
* Molly nods
(Molly) What made you learn that?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) curiosity... I like the Vesten in general, they're... down to earth
(Molly) I like that about you. You're interested in things, in life, and people, and places
(@Morgan) I cant say I'd considered it like that
(Molly) Did you like Hannalore,  as she is Vesten?
(@Morgan) When I first met her, yes... she wasn't... fawning is probably a good word for it. Her somewhat childish behaviour grated after a while
(Molly) As Evie's did?
(@Morgan) much much worse
(Molly) How so?
(@Morgan) hard to explain really. She was demanding, like she's... spoiled
(Molly) Wilful?
(@Morgan) No, worse than that... selfish
* Molly nods
(Molly) I wonder what will happen now he is a real, breathing person again with flaws and foibles, not the perfect fantasy of him she's had so long?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I've no idea
(Molly) You don't care?
(@Morgan) I hope it works out but its their business now
(@Morgan) she's free from the weight of loss, so whatever happens between them, she's... more free than she was
* Molly nods
(Molly) That is good
(Molly) The dream of the tavern was right then. He was leaving in a hurry on a ship
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
(Molly) ((He didn't tell her the location but in the first dream the lusty wench was taking him to Vesten))
(@Morgan) to Vesten, too
(Molly) Strange isn't it?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) for anyone else, certainly
(Molly) Sorgi got a few bottles of Drambuie at my request... *she smiles up at him*
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) You seemed to enjoy it
* Molly only just manages not to smirk
* @Morgan nods slightly
(Molly) It'll be in the galley if you wanted some
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I may
* Molly starts undoing her hair
(Molly) I could go  but I suspect you wouldn't have me in just a robe wandering a pirate ship...
(@Morgan) No, I would not
(@Morgan) it'd be a shame to have to keelhaul the entire crew
(Molly) It'd have to be done shirtless, such strenuous exertion would make you rather hot and sheathed in sweat
* Molly has that fake innocent look on her face
* @Morgan raises an eyebrow
(@Morgan) blossom, I rather think you're teasing me
(Molly) Mon petit chou, I rather think you're enjoying it
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) maybe....
* Molly tries to decipher his expression
* @Morgan raises an eyebrow slightly
(Molly) Of course, if I am not permitted to leave your chamber, doesn't that make me your captive?
* @Morgan laughs
(@Morgan) I suppose it does
(Molly) I'd best not try to escape then, hmm?
* Molly feins calculation
(@Morgan) I rather think encountering the crew naked is motivation enough to stay where you are
(Molly) Must you spoil my illicit fantasy so casually?
(@Morgan) I'm something of an awful person in that respect
(Molly) I have yet to work out whether it is because it amuses you, or discomforts you
(@Morgan) I think... a little of both perhaps
* Molly nods
(Molly) Alright, liebling. Did you wish to get a drink, or start preparing for sleep?
(@Morgan) I think the latter blossom
* Molly nods, gathering up his herbs, oil and balm
(Molly) I will be busy giving lessons the next few days. I have some concerns though…
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) Well, I can teach them a lot of the basics they may need, but what if something comes up whilst we aren't there?
(@Morgan) such as?
(Molly) I dont know, liebling
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) I'm not sure how to get around it
(Molly) Me either.  I would like to spend some time with my family. It's been a very long time since I spent time with my brothers *there's clearly more to this than she's saying*
* @Morgan watches her
(@Morgan) since a particular assumption perhaps?
* Molly sighs
(Molly) They didn't do anything to help me.
(@Morgan) Afraid of your father?
(Molly) I dont know. Maybe. Maybe they were worried about their own reputations. *she shifts, pulling her knees up and resting her arms on them*
* @Morgan nods, coming to sit beside her
(@Morgan) What would you have me do?
(Molly) When?
(@Morgan) Now... then...
(Molly) Now, remind me that just because I have a naturally passionate nature doesn't mean they were fair in thinking me unchaste
(@Morgan) They were utterly unfair
* Molly nods, watching him
(Molly) It is silly, I know
(@Morgan) Not at all
(Molly) But I do want to not feel sore that they abandoned me
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) you want to move past it
* Molly nods
(Molly) Things are changing, both in me and outside of me… I see what you have been doing with Edward, and I want to move forward too
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I hope they are willing to work with you on it
* Molly nods
(Molly) I hope they will not blame me for my parents' choices
(@Morgan) They shouldn't... their erroneous choices were not yours
(Molly) Oh no I meant their abandoning Avalon
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) also their choice
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will have much to do on my Father's behalf. In addition to that, I wish to see the staff at Lady Catherine's, visit Eliza and see her babies, and I want to show Inga our old home.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Then thats what we shall do
(Molly) Thank you
(Molly) My accent will surprise them all I think
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'd say mine will but we both know there won't be one
(Molly) I've heard it happen once
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) On the lawn at the monestary when we were supposed to be saying goodbye. You were talking about where you might know Kit from
* @Morgan frowns
(Molly) Why do you frown?
(@Morgan) I caught myself doing it while I was talking with him on the ship back then
(Molly) Perhaps it was because it was _him_ and in your mind somewhere it took you back to your old life?
(@Morgan) possibly
(Molly) And, of course, you saw him when you had HeinzHarold with you, and we know what happens to your accent with that bad influence! *she giggles*
* @Morgan scowls
(@Morgan) I've never had a problem with accents, except when he's around
(@Morgan) If I wanted to, I could make myself sound like I come from any part of Eisen... until he opens his mouth, then I've got to concentrate on it
(Molly) Sadly, I seem to be stuck with whatever the slight bits are that come through on mine
(@Morgan) Its Sudlachenburg... 
(@Morgan) mostly...
(Molly) Does that trouble you?
(@Morgan) Not particularly, no
(Molly) I've noticed it's certain sounds that are accented…
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) *she feins nonchalance but keeps an eye on his expression as she speaks quietly*
(Molly) Well, for example when I say *she switches to her mother tongue. These words are definitely blended with some Eisen sounds* "I want ((with an A sound not an O sound)) to feel ((viel)) your hands ((handts)) in my hair ((hay-uh)) as you surge ((tsurge)) into me"
* @Morgan nods slowly
(@Morgan) Use those words a lot?
(Molly) Collectively, no. Separately,  yes.
(@Morgan) Interesting choice of sentence to demonstrate them
(Molly) What can I say, my thoughts have always been most interesting where you are concerned
* @Morgan chuckles
(@Morgan) so it seems
(Molly) Given how much Edward likes a mixed accent, it would be rather funny if he overheard me say that to you in front of your Father
(@Morgan) I'm not sure either of them would cope with that particularly well
(Molly) Your father wouldn't understand it though?
(@Morgan) probably not... you never know
(Molly) Maybe he'd be able to tell from Edward's expression?
(@Morgan) probably, aye
* Molly watches him with a smile
(Molly) He wouldn't be able to tell from yours
(@Morgan) oh I don't know
(Molly) No?
* Molly looks intrigued
(@Morgan) I don't know if I'd be outraged you said that with him in earshot or amused
(Molly) Hmmm... I'd prefer either aroused or enthusiastic... *she giggles*
(@Morgan) well, the former is about right right now
(Molly) Oh good. I was wondering if I needed to repeat it in Eisen so that you saw it as a request rather than a linguistic demonstration
* @Morgan laughs, nudging her
(Molly) **Molly pushes him back, and after some hasty removal of his clothing amid roving hands and deep kisses, she happily gets exactly what she had asked for, the slight movement of the anchored ship causing neither seasickness nor distraction*
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* Molly helps him with the herbs and oil as usually, looking sleepy and satiated. Still she sings Kosk Yn Ta to him until he's asleep.
(Molly) With yellow tones to the inside of the family chapel at Die Dauerhaftigkeit, he knows he’s in her dreams again. The little church is decorated with wedding flowers.
(Molly) He is stood nearish to the altar. Molly is stood beside him, but not close. She wears a turquoise green Eisen dress that in reality Edward recently bought her, and is smiling fondly at the couple stood with the priest.
(Molly) He realises she is at least fifteen years older than in the real world.  The young woman taking part in the wedding rehearsal must be her daughter, based on the dark red hair. The man holding this girl's hands is about the same age, late teens.
(Molly) He is handsome, tall, and unmistakably of Eisen heritage by his straight blonde hair and blue eyes. He shares some facial features with Morgan. Molly looks at Morgan with the polite smile of a fairly new acquaintance. “They make a beautiful couple. Your son is very handsome, Graf Sud-... Oh, I am sorry, you wished us to call you Morgan”.
* @Morgan nods slightly
(@Morgan) They certainly do
(Molly) *she smiles warmly* Even having been a Freiarrin so long, I still haven’t entirely gotten rid of the formalities when it comes to speaking to nobles, I think it was from my upbringing in Avalon. The Grafin prefers to be called by her first name also?
(@Morgan) Most of the time I'd say
(Molly) **A well-dressed, blonde man of Morgan's height with a moustache comes up behind her, a shawl-wrapped baby in the crook of his left arm. He’s not conventionally handsome, but has a certain aristocratic pleasantness to his features, and his affection for Molly is clear in his eyes. He wraps his right arm around her from behind, and she glances round at him with a smile before looking to Morgan again.
(Molly) “Dietlinde will bring your other sons and your grandchildren to the ceremony tomorrow?”
(@Morgan) I would expect so
(Molly) *she smiles* “Good. You are very lucky to have grandchildren already”
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) indeed
(Molly) *she turns her head again to the man behind her, smiling again. She takes the baby with dark red hair from him, a baby Morgan instantly recognises. There’s a certain teasing in her voice* “Don’t you think it would be nice to have set aside all the linens and night-waking, and be a grandfather, Seb?”
(Molly) *He shakes his head, squeezing her a little with a grin, before looking at Morgan “I’m hoping my Elritzelein ((little minnow)) will make me a father again before then… maybe another two… or four…”
(@Morgan) You've both poured from the same teapot I assume?
* Molly looks confused
(Molly) I dont understand, my Lord?
(@Morgan) This place has... well, a lot of superstitions...  one of them being if a couple both pour from the same teapot, a child is in their future
(Molly) *Her husband grins* Normally Molly is the only one who drinks tea, and is very particular. But if it makes for more children, I could be tempted
(Molly) **She rolls her eyes, gently rocking the baby who is making grizzly noises and stretching her tiny arms towards Morgan. Molly's dimples appear, mock frustration as she glances back at him before addressing Morgan* “Three sets of twins, and five singletons would be more than enough for most men, wouldn't you think?!”
(@Morgan) Normally, yes, but we're not doing the difficult part
(Molly) *He laughs loudly, and shrugs with amusement when she glances back at him "I can't argue with that", and he kisses her temple when she looks back to Morgan and she says* “I swear, the only thing in this world my husband loves more than he loves me is newborn babies!”
(@Morgan) They have a charm about them
(Molly) *Her husband laughs* Now, now, Elritzelein, that is not true. *He winks at Morgan* There’s sailing too…
* @Morgan nods slowly
(Molly) **Madchen continues to reach for him, staring at him**
* @Morgan glances at the child
(@Morgan) may I?
* Molly smiles, handing her over
(Molly) Of course, my Lord
* @Morgan cradles her, speaking quetly
(@Morgan) well hello young lady
(Molly) *Madchen smiles, cooing and reaching for his beard. Molly then turns her attention to the other man, and makes a noise that is like playful growl of mock frustration* “You are most trying, husband!”
(Molly) *He squeezes her tight, making her giggle. He grins, watching her* Whether it is making sea voyages, or making babies, you are what I need to be making them with, my Sirene (siren)”
* @Morgan blows raspberries into the babies hand
(Molly) *She blushes, trying to suppress a smile, and shakes her head. Her tone is a very amused and affectionate warning* “Stop it. The only thing you are _making_ is a spectacle of yourself in front of our host!
(Molly) **Madchen makes a sound that isn't quite a laugh yet, kicking her legs excitedly
(Molly) *He throws his head back, laughing, and looks to Morgan* Men who adore their wives have a great tolerance for the follies of other men who love their own wives, I find! Is that not so, my Lord?
(@Morgan) That is very very true... 
(Molly) *She shakes her head with fond exasperation* “Go and be useful somewhere, Sebastian!” *He bows theatrically* “Yes, my queen of the ocean, my pearl of the deep” *He laughs to himself as he strides off up the aisle*
(Molly) *She shakes her head again, sighing with amusement, watching him go* “Silly old Kipper”
(@Morgan) he clearly adores you
* Molly nods, smiling
(Molly) Hook, line, and sinker, he says
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) it shows
* Molly glances briefly at the young couple, becoming serious* Madelena tells me your brother will not be joining us for the wedding, but that she and Otto may visit him in Graben on honeymoon. He is still in mourning from losing his wife?
(@Morgan) Understandable really... I don't think you ever really get over it
(Molly) *Molly looks sad* I would guess not. We have been very lucky. Very tragic for him. Ten years of mourning is a long time, but I can understand why he would not wish to wed and risk childbirth again, poor man. It was a love match, and a rapid elopement during the brief '64 ceasefire I am told? ((In reality, the '64 truce was the end of the War, and when Edward met Mina, only to have to wait 6 years to be able to marry her))
(Molly) **Madchen makes a sad face up at him*
* @Morgan sticks a finger in the babies palm, wiggling it about
(@Morgan) aye
(Molly) **Madchen smiles again**
(Molly) I used to wonder what would have been different if the War had ended then, how many hundreds of thousands of lives would have been saved rather than it dragging out another five years
(@Morgan) Unfortunately that sort of thinking does nothing but bring you down... we must accept the past and try to make the future better
* Molly nods
(Molly) You're right of course. Madelena said you continued to serve right up til the last day, you were a Captain by then I believe?
(@Morgan) Much to the surprise of my superiors
* Molly smiles
(Molly) Seb wanted to Captain. But fortunately the War ended and he could come back home to me and the oldest children. He refused to let me follow the drum after Madelena was born in a camp rather than at home
(Molly) **Madchen pulls his beard**
(@Morgan) understandable
* @Morgan pretends to eat Madchens hand
(Molly) *This obviously pleases the baby. Molly takes a box from her pocket* I am sorry for the loss of your sister in law, were you and your wife close to her?
(@Morgan) Somewhat, aye
(Molly) Would you like to see the wedding rings?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) please
(Molly) **She opens the black velvet box, and shows him the two tri-metal dracheneisen wedding rings that they wear in reality* Aren’t they astounding?
* @Morgan nods, smiling
(Molly) They were given to me many years ago. There was a prophecy connected to them that your family and mine would join in marriage. *She smiles warmly*
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'm aware of it
* Molly looks slightly surprised. She leans in closer, her tone warm and at ease. She watches him, biting her lip briefly, brows raised* I shall tell you a little secret...
(@Morgan) go on
(Molly) *She leans in closer, her tone warm and at ease. She watches him, biting her lip briefly, brows raised* I shall tell you a little secret...
(Molly) When I first received them, I was told that you and I would be wed with them!
(@Morgan) by whom?
(Molly) That is rather a long story I'm afraid. If our union was impossible, then one day, a child of mine and a child of yours would be wed with them instead. One way or another, our bloodlines were to converge.
(@Morgan) I see
(Molly) I always thought that is why I had eight daughters of eleven, with you only having sons!
(@Morgan) That makes a certain amount of sense, aye
(Molly) **Madchen yawns, nestling in to him. Molly watches them with a smile*
(Molly) I can trust you not to tell anyone else? I have kept this to myself for almost twenty years. I figured that fate must have decided to follow a different path, and tucked them away for what will occur tomorrow.
(@Morgan) of course
* @Morgan gentle strokes the childs hair
(Molly) *She looks to her eldest daughter  and smiles as the young people kiss. Meanwhile Madchen smiles contentedly her tiny fingers fisting in the fabric of his waistcoat*
(Molly) That is the way with fate. She has her own desires that we mere mortals must just accept and make the best of. We cannot alter the cards we are dealt, we must just make the best plays that we can from those hands.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) indeed
(Molly) **The baby startles as the church organ starts up. He instantly recognises "Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind", Dietlinde's favourite.**
(Molly) **Madchen looks like she might cry, watching him intently
* @Morgan speaks quietly, soothingly
(@Morgan) its alright little lady
* Molly tilts her head, thoughtfully "This is a nice hymn. It's very calming"
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) my wifes favourite
(Molly) That must be why they've chosen it then *Madchen starts to pout, lip quivering*
* @Morgan goes back to stroking the childs hairline
(Molly) **The young couple move in their direction, giving Morgan only a moment to ask her anything privately he wishes to**
* @Morgan watches them approach
(Molly) **The girl hugs Molly, already taller than her mother. The boy bows politely to Morgan, and this close Morgan can see both his and Dietlinde's characteristics in his face. He looks strong,  happy, and head over heels in love. "Father."
(@Morgan) son...
* @Morgan holds out his spare arm to encourage the boy in for a hug
* Molly holds out her hands
(Molly) Sorry, I'll take her from you my Lord
* @Morgan smiles
(@Morgan) she's fine where she is
(Molly) **Otto hugs Morgan with all the ease and confidence of a young man who was raised in a house where he could be sure of his Father's affection. He feels solid, and is almost as tall as Morgan. He smells like a mix of cedar and lily of the valley
(Molly) Otto speaks very quietly. He has a slight Sudlachenburg accent: Is Mother lookin' after the little beasts? Though she says I should call them my nieces an' nephews instead!
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) and so you should
(Molly) **He hugs Morgan tighter a moment* They are beasts though, arent they?
(Molly) **Madchen makes a little squawk as if unhappy at not being the centre of attention*
(@Morgan) They have their moments
(Molly) *Otto lets go of Morgan, and holds out his arms for the baby* Hi, Schwesterlein!
* @Morgan hands the baby over
(Molly) *he takes her confidently, and she coos at him. He wraps his other arm around Madelena. They make a pretty picture, the young lovers with the baby. Madchen disrupts this with a sudden cry, looking at Morgan.
(Molly) Otto looks at Morgan, eyes very much like Dietlinde's looking troubled: What am I supposed to do with them when they make that noise?
(@Morgan) rock them gently, talk to them quietly... never be afraid to look foolish to make them smile
(Molly) **He looks gratefully at his Father before rocking the baby*
(Molly) The sound draws back Molly's husband, who looks on proudly whilst he comes to stand behind her. Molly gives him a little happy, teary smile, and he produces a handkerchief with a flourish.
(Molly) "My Elritzelein weeps! I can't be having that!" He kisses her forehead, and Morgan catches a glimpse of the initials S.R. in Molly's needleship on the corner of the cream fabric.
(Molly) **Madchen looks at Morgan,  crying loudly now. It doesn't stop him hearing the chiming of the dawn watch*
* @Morgan looks at Otto
(@Morgan) would you mind?
(Molly) **Otto hands over the baby. Molly's husband laughs* Stealing away my womenfolk, my Lord?
(@Morgan) No, just... borrowing this one
(@Morgan) .me tickles the babys tummy
(@Morgan) there's no need to cry little lady
(Molly) **Madchen smiles, staring into his eyes*
* Molly is watching Morgan  with a smile
(Molly) She likes you, my Lord
(@Morgan) It would appear so
(Molly) *Otto looks to Molly* She'll like my Mother too, and Mother adores babies
(Molly) **Madchen grabs Morgan's little finger, holding tight as if not wanting him to go
* @Morgan looks at the child, speaking very quietly
(@Morgan) who are you, little lady... hmm?
(Molly) **Madchen giggles. The three chimes of the dawn watch wake him*
* @Morgan sighs, rolling out of bed to get dressed
* Molly is still asleep, and he has to decide whether he feels jealous enough to wake her from this dream so she is no longer with this other man, or whether he lets her sleep so he doesn't risk seeing any possible upset when she wakes up to reality*
* @Morgan sits on her side of the bed, gently rousing her
(Molly) Mmm?
(@Morgan) I'm getting up, my love, but didn't want you to be alone when you woke from your dream
* Molly sounds confused
(Molly) Could you see if anyone is awake to boil some water? I would love a good cup of tea, not too strong or milky
* @Morgan strokes her arm
(@Morgan) I'll take care of it for you
(Molly) Thank you
* @Morgan nods, taking himself off to the galley
(Molly) **Cook is getting the stove going. For a man who almost died a week ago, he seems very healthy* Good morning, my lord. Up early, or up late?
(@Morgan) early, in a manner of speaking. I'm always up at this time of day... I like to watch the sunrise
(Molly) Cook: what can I do for you?
(@Morgan) A cup of tea for my wife would be gratefully received... and I wouldn't complain if I had some coffee too
(Molly) **he sets about a tea tray and a cup of coffee
(Molly) C: taking yours up on deck, my lord?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) always
(Molly) C: I'll put her ladyship's in your study?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) thank you
(Molly) C: *he goes off with the tray*
* @Morgan heads up on deck
** You're now known as Claudia
(@Morgan) [cook is bringing tea to the study blossom]
(Claudia) [thank you]
* Claudia is sat in the rigging, and she seems to be waiting for something
(@Morgan) Whats occurring?
(Claudia) Waiting for you
(@Morgan) oh?
(Claudia) Dont be flattered, morning watch is pretty boring until its light properly. Good night?
(@Morgan) I've had worse
* @Morgan clambers up the rigging, coffee in one hand
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) I might switch cabins
(@Morgan) oh? Running out of place to put your weaponry?
(Claudia) It was a nicer cabin til I got neighbours
(@Morgan) oh?
(Claudia) Let's say I know more about HeinzHarold than I ever wanted or need to
* @Morgan laughs
(@Morgan) unfortunate
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) Could have been worse, could be next door to you *she grins*
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) that could have been awkward, yes
(Claudia) Sorgi wants you taking the next watch
(@Morgan) oh?
(Claudia) Avalonian lessons. Wants Me, Koen  and him to be there. So you will need to head up the watch
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I can do that
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) I need swords.
(@Morgan) You've got swords
* Claudia looks at his coffee a moment "could have brought me one"
(@Morgan) Didn't realise you'd be out here
(Claudia) I need another five or six, different weights, balances and lengths. I'm often out here to listen to whatever nightmare you've had
(@Morgan) No nightmare today... odd dream, but no nightmare... why do you need more swords?
(Claudia) I want Molly able to use any sword
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'd have thought you have all the required armourment 
(Claudia) I keep swords that I like. She needs to be able to fight with swords I wouldn't keep
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) You going to ask the others?
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) See what I can scrounge up. Some really crappy ones would be good
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) You never know when you'll have to use your opponents sword in a pinch
(@Morgan) aye, thats true
(Claudia) You still want her learning hand to hand soon?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) its a good idea
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) You should teach her to shoot
(@Morgan) you think so?
(Claudia) I taught Hannalore, it's... you'll figure it out.
* @Morgan looks confused
(Claudia) Maybe not on the ship though
(@Morgan) No, thats probably not a good idea
(Claudia) Just incase she turns out like you are with archery and we sink
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) forward thinking, I like it
(Claudia) I asked HeinzHarold if he wants me to train Inga
(@Morgan) I'll bet he was horrified
* Claudia nods
(Claudia) He's disgustingly overprotective
(@Morgan) I'm not surprised 
(Claudia) He never used to be like that
(@Morgan) He never used to be in love
(Claudia) Yuck
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* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) he's happier for it
(Claudia) Suppose so
(Claudia) **He chats with Claudia as the sun comes up, then helps the ship get underway before having breakfast. He hands over with Claudia before finally taking the lead watch of his own ship at last.
(Claudia) The crew submit easily to his authority, and very little needs doing aside from minor course corrections and speed management. The weather stays good. The four hours passes peacefully and Koen comes to take off from him at lunch time.
(Claudia) As with yesterday Molly and Inga are having a gossipy lunch whilst HH has Varick in with the crew. Again, he can overhear their conversation at the door.
(Claudia) M: Yes, _that_ Evie. I: Will it be awkward? M: No, we were there when she got engaged. Besides, his feelings for her have long passed. I: Will Morgan go to the ceremony? M: *she pauses slightly, his first chance to interrupt*
* @Morgan doesn't
(Claudia) M: No. I: Do you wish he would?
(Claudia) Molly thinks about it: no, I think it would be better if he doesn't
(Claudia) I: Just incase it does make him jealous? M: *she laughs briefly* No, thats not going to happen. Its because I don't want him hurt or reliving the past, it's going to be a hard enough day as it is… I do wonder if I should have said we aren't going at all.
* @Morgan nudges the door open
(@Morgan) No, I'm afraid I would not have allowed that
** You're now known as Molly
* Molly and Inga glance at each other a moment. Inga picks up her sewing and stands "I'll go and see if Varick is ready for his nap, shall I?" she asks Morgan
(@Morgan) No need to Inga, really
* @Morgan smiles
(Molly) **Inga sits back down, stitching once more. Molly sips her tea, watching Morgan*
(Molly) You are well?
* @Morgan nods, sitting down
(@Morgan) aye. How were the lessons?
(Molly) Good. Everyone is managing so far
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) good
* Molly nods
(Molly) And your watch went well?
(@Morgan) very quiet
* Molly nods again
(Molly) Good
(Molly) I: *she looks between them briefly, before looking back to her needlework. She seems to be stitching initials into the corner of a handkerchief, reminding him of the initials the husband had had stitched by Molly in the dream*
(Molly) You will be doing your middle watch tonight as usual?
(@Morgan) I assume so... so you were saying...
* Molly sips her tea again. Inga stands up "I just remembered something I want to tell HeinzHarold,  will you excuse me?"
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) **Inga looks a little relieved, and removes herself*
(@Morgan) Its very hard to join in when the gossip is about yourself
(Molly) I would imagine so. Would you like some tea? It's not very hot I'm afraid
* @Morgan smiles
(@Morgan) said like it matters
* Molly smiles a little, pouring him some and sitting back on the couch in the middle of the study
(Molly) I'm sure you can handle it
* @Morgan nods, concentrating on the tea for a moment
(Molly) **it heats just as he wants it**
* Molly squares her shoulders slightly
(Molly) We were discussing Evie's wedding
(@Morgan) I heard
(Molly) I wonder if we should not go
(@Morgan) No... I've already had this conversation... its important that you go
* Molly nods, dropping her gaze and sipping her tea
(Molly) I just wish to protect you
(@Morgan) I know blossom...
(Molly) ...but like with Edward in the situation with Hannalore, you being in any way unable to provide what I want and need will cause you unhappiness?
(@Morgan) I'll manage
* Molly nods
(Molly) You will stay in Winterborne Monkton?
(@Morgan) Why would I?
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(@Morgan) <Morgan> No... I've already had this conversation... its important that you go
(@Morgan)  * Molly nods, dropping her gaze and sipping her tea
(@Morgan)  <Molly> I just wish to protect you
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> I know blossom...
(@Morgan)  <Molly> ...but likewith Edward in the situation with Hannalore, you being in any way unable to provide what I want and need will cause you unhappiness?
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> I'll manage
(@Morgan)  * Molly nods
(@Morgan)  <Molly> You will stay in Winterborne Monkton?
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> Why would I?
(Molly) To avoid the ceremony itself
(@Morgan) and why would I do that?
* Molly blinks rapidly
(Molly) Because it's the anniversary.
(@Morgan) Surely I'd want to be with you then
(Molly) Or you would wish to avoid seeing the unreserved joy of a young couple with a happy future ahead
* Molly sighs, sipping her tea
(@Morgan) I can see why you would think that, yes
(Molly) Forgive me, I am in an queer humour today and am poor company. When I first received Evie's letter, you told me you would not be attending. I had not realised your intentions had changed
(@Morgan) If you wish me to leave you be, you need just say
(Molly) You mean today, or at the wedding?
(@Morgan) either
(Molly) I am just unsettled. I dont want you to go
(@Morgan) You seemed quite settled with Inga
(Molly) She and enjoy each others company, but not more than we enjoy that of our husbands
(@Morgan) She didn't have to go... I know you tell her most things, so its not like there's much for me to hide from her
(Molly) I would not wish to sit in on her conversations with HeinzHarold. Aside from being impolite, I wouldn't want either of them censoring themselves or  uncomfortable with my presence
* @Morgan frowns
(@Morgan) very well
(Molly) You dislike that? *she watches to see what he is doing*
* @Morgan shrugs, sipping his tea
(Molly) Something troubles you, I think
(@Morgan) No matter. You dreamed last night
* Molly watches him whilst sipping her tea
(Molly) It is every matter to me
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) I suppose I feel a little shut out
(Molly) Shut out of what, my love?
(@Morgan) I come in, your conversation stops and she runs away
* Molly thinks a moment before answering
(Molly) You feel envious of her as my confidante?
(@Morgan) A little, perhaps... I'm bothered that she doesn't feel she can carry on a conversation with me around
(Molly) I think it is because it's a delicate subject in this instance
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Remember to that Inga grew up in service _to you_. Though you had almost left for the navy when she was brought below stairs, and were frequently away, she had her place and grew up with that. The private goings on in the noble family are something she was not to see and not to hear
(Molly) Too*
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) That needs to change... she is not in service to me any longer.
(Molly) No, but it is conditioned. I can truly say it is quite difficult to overcome at times
(@Morgan) Then I shall do my best to help her, and you, overcome that
* Molly smiles
(Molly) I dont serve you from conditioning, liebes herz
(@Morgan) You know what I mean.... that conditioning needs to be overcome
* Molly nods
(Molly) I do
(Molly) But in truth, I would prefer you and I to resolve this particular issue alone
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) very well
(Molly) Why do you wish to attend the wedding when you wanted to avoid it initially?
(@Morgan) I do not wish to be without you
(Molly) What if I can not stay suitably sombre though? What if I get too excited and happy?
(@Morgan) Thats what weddings are for... much as I've struggled with the idea, I don't honour them by being miserable. I remember them whether I'm shut away or otherwise, and the world moves on continuously 
* Molly nods,  looking at the tea as she swirls it a bit
(Molly) I dont want you to think I am being disrespectful or not... *she searches for the words* taking you into account enough
(@Morgan) I know
(Molly) I might not do as good a job of that as I would wish
(@Morgan) We'll manage
(Molly) Will you want to go to church?
(@Morgan) It'll be strange, going in a church given my new... views on my faith
* Molly tilts her head
(Molly) Which views, my love?
(@Morgan) I wasn't exactly on good terms with Him before we returned to Eisen... 
* Molly nods
(Molly) And now?
(@Morgan) tough to say... we're on better standing
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will support that however you need liebling
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Are you sure we shouldn't just skip it entirely?
(@Morgan) I am... 
(Molly) ...but...?
(@Morgan) No buts, its important
* Molly nods
(Molly) It seems like we're forever at one wedding or another
* @Morgan nods
* Molly frowns a little. She stands and adds more tea from the pot before picking up her favourite cream shawl and wrapping it around herself
(@Morgan) that bothers you?
(Molly) No, it's fine. We're just at that age I suppose. Did you enjoy being in command?
(@Morgan) what age?
(Molly) Early, and not so early twenties *she smirks*
* @Morgan nods
* Molly takes her tea back to the couch
(Molly) No doubt a phase of confinements will soon follow
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I expect so
(@Morgan) is that whats bothering you about it?
(Molly) No, why would it?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) upset it is not time for us to yet
* Molly shakes her head
(Molly) That will happen when you are ready and when we have settled somewhere. There is no reason for me to be upset over it
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) very well
* Molly smiles a little
(Molly) It would be most challenging to manage linens and night-waking on board a ship
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
* Molly looks thoughtful
(Molly) Certainly less complicated for all these newlyweds
* @Morgan nods
* Molly looks to him
(Molly) My course still hasn't arrived  but I'm not worr
(Molly) Worrying
(@Morgan) no?
(Molly) It'll be from the cast probably
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) most likely
(Molly) Are you worried?
(@Morgan) A little... but worrying after you is more or less my job
(Molly) I'm not worried for me, if I was worried it would be for you
(@Morgan) why?
(Molly) Because you arent wanting another child yet
(@Morgan) we've too much to do
* Molly nods. She's quiet a moment whilst she sips her tea
(Molly) Would you sit with me?
* @Morgan nods, changing seats
* Molly shuffles closer and rests her cheek on his upper arm
(Molly) Liebes herz?
(@Morgan) yes?
(Molly) Do you know a man named Sebastian, perhaps from your military days?
(@Morgan) with a surname that begins with an R by any chance?
* Molly pauses then nods a little
(Molly) Yes...
* @Morgan thinks about it
(Molly) **He definitely has no clue who that man is**
(@Morgan) no...
(Molly) Oh
(@Morgan) the dream troubles you?
* Molly simply says Oh again
(@Morgan) blossom...
(Molly) Yes?
(@Morgan) what troubles you?
* Molly sighs heavily
(Molly) The stupid dream
(@Morgan) I did try to wake you so you wouldn't be alone
* Molly nods
(Molly) That's kind of you
(@Morgan) She was there again...
* Molly nods
(Molly) I did not realise you were you... but she seems to have?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) I'm sorry. I would stop you walking into these things if I could
(@Morgan) It is what it is... I'm determined to find out who or what she is
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) Whereas I am determined that as soon as the nieblungen can end them, they do.
(@Morgan) I understand
* Molly nods
(Molly) I know you wished to keep them for the warnings, but... last night, that was too much.
* @Morgan frowns
(@Morgan) Then we'll have to see if they can affect yours and not mine
(Molly) Why?
(@Morgan) Those warnings have saved us and others... 
(Molly) Then you will choose this, these possible paths, despite how painful or miserable?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) if it helps me keep you safe, yes
(Molly) You think me selfish that I do not have your resolve?
(@Morgan) Not at all
(Molly) I dont want to keep being as distressed as this morning
(@Morgan) Nor do I wish you to be
* Molly nods, quiet a few moments
(Molly) Do you think Edward will lose Mina?
(@Morgan) God I hope not
(@Morgan) I think... given it seemed an alternate path that did not come to pass...
(@Morgan) though I'm going to want you to be with her when she gives birth, just in case
(Molly) Even if that means I am apart from you for weeks?
(@Morgan) I would not have him suffer as I did, for whatever reason
* Molly nods slightly
(Molly) Yes
(Molly) The War ran on... that changed so much
* @Morgan nods
* Molly takes a deep breath
(Molly) You didn't have Jana
(@Morgan) No
(Molly) That was from the War too
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Your Father had made hers a baronet
(@Morgan) whose?
(Molly) Dietlinde's
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Strange that I can recall so much, yet nothing about who Seb was, where he was from, how we met
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) very odd
* Molly sighs
(Molly) I suppose the Nieblungen warned us about my other husbands
(@Morgan) You have... feelings for him?
(Molly) No, it's just odd
(@Morgan) you feel the feelings when you are dreaming...
* Molly thinks about it
(Molly) I dont know... maybe? Its confusing
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Does that trouble you?
(@Morgan) I haven't decided yet
* Molly sighs quietly
(Molly) And that makes me wonder if these dreams are not part of the forces trying to keep us apart
* @Morgan nods slowly
(@Morgan) I can see the logic in that
(Molly) And I dont want that. I would rather not dream things that could make a wedge between us, or make you unhappy with me
(@Morgan) I'm not blossom
(Molly) You dont feel jealous?
(@Morgan) I'm not unhappy with you
(Molly) That is not an answer, my love
(@Morgan) As I said, I haven't decided yet
(Molly) But you do understand that you are what I want, what I need?
* @Morgan nods
* Molly nods
(Molly) That's important
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) I would say perhaps it was just someone else's life, but there's too much there, isn't there?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
(Molly) The rings, the prophecy
* @Morgan nods
* Molly presses her cheek a little closer
(Molly) Its silly to be so upset by it
(@Morgan) Not really
(Molly) You don't think?
(@Morgan) Not at all
* Molly sighs
(Molly) We are where we are
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Maybe it would be best if you try to wake yourself?
(@Morgan) No, there's too big a risk of missing something
(Molly) It doesn't seem like there was anything worth learning from that. We would have been happy apart. I do not see how that helps us now
(@Morgan) No, but I did not know there would be nothing to warn us
* Molly nods slightly
(Molly) I suppose so
(Molly) Do you think it is my fault? The sliepata  liousa thing, wandering off paths?
(@Morgan) No
* Molly goes to say something, but HH and Inga bring in Varick, who is asleep, putting him for his nap. On his way out HH says to Morgan "We'll leave yer Ex'lencies to yer marital conv'sations"
* @Morgan nods slightly
* Molly looks at him when they're gone "what was that about?"
(@Morgan) Edward left instructions not to disturb us while Varicks napping so we can have... 'time' together
(Molly) To talk...?
* @Morgan shrugs
(Molly) Instructions for HeinzHarold and Inga?
(@Morgan) A standing order... after James wanted to come and tell me all about the trades he's setting up
* Molly moves away from the position that had allowed her to keep herself hidden against his arm, looking at him
(Molly) The whole ship has been told not to interrupt during that time?!
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I don't know
(Molly) That would be embarrassing... and very like Edward
(@Morgan) incredibly like Edward
(Molly) I have a feeling Mina will have her hands full keeping him under control
(@Morgan) And yet he seems to think he'll be in charge, just as father does
(Molly) Do you think he won't?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) we'll see
(Molly) Edward is a surprisingly pious man, I suppose
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) And the Holy Book does say "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord."
(@Morgan) It does
* Molly sips her tea
(Molly) I think many men expect that but forget that it also says "Husbands, love your wives, even as the prophet also loved the church, and gave himself for it"
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) because thats inconvenient to remember
(Molly) Inconvenient for some women to always obey.  Those of a strong will can be prone to slipping up
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) I cannot imagine Mina disobedient though?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I wouldn't like to speculate on that
* Molly smiles
(Molly) Edward wont like a disobedient wife
(@Morgan) No, I'd imagine not
(Molly) Does any man like having a disobedient wife really though?
(@Morgan) Probably not, no
(Molly) Even you, mon petit chou, must only have a certain level of tolerance
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Which, of course, I have already tested, because unfortunately I have some of my father's headstrongness at times
(@Morgan) I noticed
(Molly) It must be troubling having promised not to domestically chastise me knowing that I sometimes can be that way?
(@Morgan) No, not particularly
(Molly) Many men would not give up that recourse
(@Morgan) Thats their choice
* Molly nods
(Molly) Do you think Edward would do so with Mina?
(@Morgan) Possibly. I don't know
(Molly) Will you try to persuade him not to?
(@Morgan) I believe I once told him if he raised a hand to her I'd kill him...
* Molly goes to say something,  then shuts her mouth
(@Morgan) what?
(Molly) I was going to ask if you would, but of course you would, because you said so, and you dont say something unless you mean it
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) though he and I were on a much... weaker standing at that point
(Molly) You respect his judgement more now?
(@Morgan) Somewhat
(Molly) At the very least where Mina is concerned?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) It would be frowned upon to intervene like that?
(@Morgan) of course it would be, but lets be honest, thats never stopped me
(Molly) She is his responsibility,  and therefore he should supposedly have authority over her?
(@Morgan) indeed
(Molly) And "responsibility without authority is slavery,  authority without responsibility  is tyranny"?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Do you feel you have that with me? The first, not the second?
(@Morgan) responsibility?
(Molly) Slavery. A lack of authority.
(@Morgan) No
(Molly) Good. It's only your heart's slavery I seek *she giggles*
* @Morgan smiles
(Molly) I suppose that only works for men. A wife is supposed to have a responsibility without authority
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) not in my opinion
(Molly) It is a different sort of responsibility, I think. She has a _duty_, but her husband's actions do not reflect on her as a wife's do his.
* @Morgan nods
* Molly smiles
(Molly) A duty without protection is slavery, protection without duty is being a mistress?
(@Morgan) I suppose so
(Molly) I shall miss you tonight
(@Morgan) and I you
(Molly) The bed is not so warm without you
(@Morgan) I cant say the nest is any warmer
(Molly) You enjoy it though?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I do
(Molly) You'll miss it when we have to settle
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) no doubt
(Molly) Hopefully I'll dream of nothing at all tonight,  or some of the more scandalous things you seem to dream of more often!
(@Morgan) We can hope, blossom
(Molly) As long as it isn't that again
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Should we ask the others if they know him?
(@Morgan) worth a try, but to what end?
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) I dont know
* Molly squares her shoulders a little
(Molly) I should go for my training
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) yes, you should
* Molly takes a breath, then kisses his lips
(Molly) I really should *she doesn't move away.   She doesn't look playful so much as just intense*
(@Morgan) Go and train my love. I'll be around when you get back
* Molly nods a moment
(Molly) Alright
* Molly gets up, going to put on her boots
(Molly) I may be a while, Claudia said to expect it to be longer today
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I'm not intending to go anywhere
(Molly) Nowhere to go, really. You're rather trapped now
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I could swim
(Molly) Montaigne is closest
(@Morgan) maybe not then
* Molly nods, smiling vaguely
(Molly) I'll be back in a while
(@Morgan) of course
* Molly leaves him to the peace and quiet of their study, not even the cat has come for company
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(@Morgan)  <Molly> Montaigne is closest
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> maybe not then
(@Morgan)  * Molly nods, smiling vaguely
(@Morgan)  <Molly> I'll be back in a while
(@Morgan)  <Morgan> of course
(@Morgan)  * Molly leaves him to the peace and quiet of their study, not even the cat has come for company
(Molly) **He spends the afternoon on another unsuccessful ghost hunt with Varick before letting Inga watch the boy and going up on deck to watch the Avalon coast in the distance, finally leaving Eisen behind properly once more. Heinzharold and Claudia both end up joining him*
** You're now known as Claudia
* Claudia looks at the land faintly at the horizon
(Claudia) Off to the land of the faeries
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) don't say that though... they'll hear you
(Claudia) Yeah right(!)
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) you'll see
(Claudia) HH: *he cups his hands round his mouth, theatrically mock-shouting* Helllllloooooo? Anyone home?
* Claudia sniggers
(@Morgan) I've never managed to best one, so I'd appreciate it if you didn't draw them to us
(Claudia) **They both look at him like they're waiting for the punchline*
* @Morgan looks deadly serious
(Claudia) Sounds like a challenge, doesn't it Heinzharold?
(Claudia) **He nods*
(@Morgan) You have your affairs in order I take it?
(Claudia) HH: *he grins* Ye've seen my wife, why would I need affairs?
* @Morgan sighs
(@Morgan) I shall not enjoy telling her you died because you thought I was joking and you were funny
(Claudia) HH: She knows I'm funny, but she wouldn' believe I believed you could make a joke
* @Morgan thumps HeinzHarolds arm
* Claudia laughs
(@Morgan) stop dicking about, I'm fucking serious
* Claudia and HH fall about laughing at this
* @Morgan hangs his head
* Claudia tries to breathe in
(@Morgan) I've lost enough people... 
(Claudia) HH: Alright we believe you. Just hearin' yer worship use two naughty words was a bit shockin'
(@Morgan) It seemed the only way I could get through to you idiots
(Claudia) HH: Dont piss off the you-know-what, gotcha
(Claudia) What's their issue anyway?
(@Morgan) They have the attitude of spoiled children who like to pull the wings off insects, and we're the insects
(Claudia) What do they want?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I've no idea
(Claudia) Weird. We likely to come across them?
(@Morgan) There's a fair chance
(Claudia) HH: Claudia says you're going to teach Molly to shoot
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) thats the plan
(Claudia) *HH grins* Inga can shoot
(@Morgan) oh?
(Claudia) HH: I taught her on honeymoon
* Claudia smirks "somewhere private?"
* @Morgan raises an eyebrow
(Claudia) HH blushes slightly: uhh, yes
* Claudia nods, giving Morgan a look of "I told you so"
* @Morgan shrugs slightly
(Claudia) HH: you're doing it in Avalon?
* Claudia sniggers quietly, which makes HH blush more
(@Morgan) I'll be using the time to teach her to shoot, yes
(Claudia) Don't neglect her sword training though
(@Morgan) I wasn't planning to
(Claudia) She did well today, once she'd interrogated me
(@Morgan) interrogated you?
(Claudia) Asking about some navy man I've never heard of
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) **HH looks intrigued* Anyone I might know?
(@Morgan) Sebastian something... begins with an R
* Claudia wrecks his brain
(Claudia) HH*
(Claudia) Not that I c'n think of. Name's got Thean origins, from southern vodacce. Means something like Revered I think. On our side or theirs?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) probably ours
(Claudia) HH: 'fraid noone comes to mind. Someone she knows?
(@Morgan) best asking her
* Claudia looks at HH
(Claudia) Hang on, you just know the meanings of a random name?
(Claudia) *He shrugs* Read a book once. Got bored in my hammock, not much else to do 'part from listenin' to our almighty overlord playin' his geetar
(@Morgan) just the once?
(Claudia) HH: Yeah 'cos you weren't as bad after the first six months
* Claudia laughs
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) fair
(Claudia) HH: What happened to that old thing any'ow? I know you took it when you went AWOL 'cos we never found it...
(@Morgan) Its... in Avebury
(Claudia) Where the wedding is?
* @Morgan nods
(Claudia) HH: gonna pick her up? Not seen the old girl f'r years
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) Edward got me a new one... and it gives me an excuse to go back
(Claudia) Why do you need one?
* @Morgan shrugs
(Claudia) HH: Could teach you a few songs to serenade your bride with
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) I've written a couple
(Claudia) HH: very fancy! Anything about peaches and cream? *he's smirking but Claudia just looks confused*
* @Morgan rolls his eyes
(@Morgan) No... 
(Claudia) That's rude, I assume? *she asks Morgan*
(@Morgan) its him, what would you expect?
(Claudia) True
(Claudia) HH: *he clutches his chest* Right in the heart! Mortally wounded!
(@Morgan) You're as bad as Varick
(Claudia) So he's basically a seven year old
(Claudia) HH: *he drops to the deck, groaning*
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) There's a reason they get on so well
(Claudia) **Inga comes up on deck, watching HH as she approaches, smiling*
(Claudia) I: You'll rip your clothes doing that
(Claudia) **HH jumps up, grabbing her and whispering in her ear. She goes bright red*
(@Morgan) A seven year old who's clearly read the wrong sort of books for his age
* Claudia watches them impassively
(Claudia) Seems like it. Maybe he'll lend them to you
* @Morgan frowns
(@Morgan) shut up
* Claudia punches him  in just the right spot to give him a dead arm
* @Morgan shoves her sideways
(Claudia) I: Varick is ready for bed, Morgan. *HH opens his mouth, but Inga says* Stop it, before you make a spectacle of yourself!
(@Morgan) Bit late for that... if you'll all excuse me, I'm going to go and read to my son
(Claudia) **He can just hear the conversation  as he's leaving
(Claudia) C: what does Claudia mean then? HH: Lame. Owww! I need that arm for- oww! Not you as well!
* @Morgan shakes his head as he goes to his cabin
(Claudia) **Molly is lying on the floor and Varick is in bed when he gets there. She checks how relaxed he looks
** You're now known as Molly
(Molly) ((How relaxed does he look?))
(@Morgan) ((fairly))
(Molly) **The next chapter of the story finally introduces Ulysess, who has been waylaid on his trip home because he's fallen in love with a goddess who is keeping him magically controlled. He has been on this perfect island for years, his wife and child forgotten until very recently.
* Molly gets called by Inga, leaving them to it as the chapter finishes
** You're now known as Varick
(Varick) When will we see the children?
(@Morgan) The children?
(Varick) My sort-of cousins
(@Morgan) Molly's brothers children?
* Varick nods
(@Morgan) about a week
(Varick) That's good. Will they like me?
(@Morgan) I'm sure they will
(Varick) Molly's teaching me how to talk to them
(@Morgan) how are you getting on with that?
(Varick) Okay. I will find you or Molly if I cant think of how to say something
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) good idea
(Varick) Will they know you're not my real parents?
* @Morgan frowns slightly
(@Morgan) Probably... we've not been gone long enough to have had you
(Varick) Okay. Will we stay in Herr Forester's old house?
* Varick yawns
(@Morgan) I'm not sure actually.
(Varick) Is there a ghost there like in his new one?
(@Morgan) There's a ghost?
* Varick just nods
(@Morgan) I didn't know that
* Varick shrugs
(Varick) It's mostly only outside
(@Morgan) mostly...
(Varick) Sometimes it comes inside, but not much
(@Morgan) whats it want?
(Varick) Money
(@Morgan) Why?
(Varick) Didn't get paid yet
(@Morgan) what for?
* Varick yawns again
(Varick) Not sure. Got a broken jaw and bloody face
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) Get some sleep little man
(Varick) Okay. I love you.
(@Morgan) I love you too
* Varick is asleep in less than a minute
* @Morgan goes back out into the study
(Varick) ((How freaked out/on edge is he?))
(@Morgan) ((not really))
* Varick glances up from the desk
** You're now known as Molly
(Molly) Is he sleeping?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
(Molly) That's good
(Molly) How was your afternoon?
(@Morgan) reasonable... what did Inga want?
* Molly is writing as she talks
(Molly) Arnica. Apparently Heinzharold's cheeky mouth caught him some bruises
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) I've only just gotten rid of a dead arm courtesy of Claudia
(Molly) What did _your_ cheeky mouth do? *she smiles*
(@Morgan) She was being smart mouthed, I just told her to shut up
* Molly nods
(Molly) Do you need arnica too?
(@Morgan) No, I'm not a baby
* Molly smiles
(Molly) You dont complain about that when I'm rubbing things into you at bedtime
(@Morgan) No, thats true
(@Morgan) Apparently there's a ghost in your fathers house
* Molly frowns
(Molly) In Tawstock?
(@Morgan) No, Sudlachenburg
* Molly 's quill pauses dropping ink on the paper. She watches seriously
(Molly) Whose?
(@Morgan) He doesn't know... says he's not been paid yet, has a broken jaw
* Molly 's eyes go wide
(Molly) Oh dear
* Molly puts the quill in the holder a moment
(@Morgan) you know who it is?
(Molly) No...
(@Morgan) but...
* Molly chews her lip a moment
(Molly) Given the _location_ of my Father's house...
* @Morgan shrugs
* Molly watches him for a while before picking up her quill again
(Molly) Is Varick upset?
(@Morgan) No... are you going to explain?
* @Morgan blnks slowly
(@Morgan) no... nevermind
(Molly) Oh, I thought it was obvious...
* Molly looks at him
(@Morgan) Clearly his spirit left his body before I was finished, if thats his only injury
(Molly) Sit down, liebling
* @Morgan frowns, doing so
(Molly) Varick has spoken to this ghost?
(@Morgan) I assume so
(Molly) It needs to be gotten rid of, before we're there again.
(@Morgan) You have any idea how to do that?
(Molly) Not yet. But we do not want Varick knowing the truth.
* @Morgan nods
* Molly takes a deep breath
(Molly) Alright, leave it with me. I'll try to find out what I can from him tomorrow
* @Morgan nods
* Molly sighs
(Molly) I'm afraid I have some work for tomorrow's lesson to be doing. I want to get it out of the way before dinner
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) very well blossom. I'll fetch you some tea
(Molly) Thank you, liebling
* @Morgan nods, getting up to head to the galley
(Molly) **The tea served, he gets chance to spend some time quietly reading until dinner. Sorgi catches him afterwards to thank him  and congratulate him on the watch and ask if he will repeat it tomorrow
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) of course
(Molly) **Sorgi sends him off with instructions to take a nap before middle watch. With two and a half hours before that, he finds Molly at the desk again when he gets back, two glasses of amber liquid on the desk. She's dressed but barefoot
(Molly) I opened the Drambuie, but I haven't given you much.
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) best not, since I've work to do before too long
* Molly blows on the paper she's just finished on
(Molly) And you'll need a nap before then
* @Morgan nods, sipping the drink
(Molly) **Still it inexplicably tastes like her skin as well as scotch and honey*
* Molly looks over her document
(@Morgan) That for your lesson?
(Molly) I've looked at a plan for you captaining The Rose after Catterick
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) I think you could do so from the second  week in October to the third week in November *she watches him*
(@Morgan) Thats a long time
(Molly) It would give you the freedom to go where you wish
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) we're already travelling
(Molly) Meanwhile, Varick, Claudia,  Heinzharold, Inga and I would make a little pilgrims progress through gottkirchen, Sudlachenburg,  innesbruck, Koln, Seeufer and Fischler, to see friends and family, and I could sign the paperwork with His Grace
* Molly slidesthis well-planned out itinerary to him
* @Morgan looks it over
(Molly) It would give you your childhood dream
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) **its all sensible and achievable in five weeks of separation *
(@Morgan) it would... but I'd be without you
* Molly smiles gently
(Molly) Not for very long really. And it is your _childhood dream_. You've wanted it forever
(@Morgan) I'll think about it
* Molly nods, clearing off the desk
(Molly) Please do
* Molly wanders in through the open bedroom door, leaving him stood alone a minute
(Molly) **The cat appears with a questioning meow
(@Morgan) Where have you been?
(Molly) **he meows again. Molly comes back in with a pillow and blanket* Just in the bedroom
(@Morgan) I meant him, I know where you were
(Molly) You cannot have missed me in the two minutes I was gone
(@Morgan) and yet I did
* Molly smiles blushing
(Molly) It makes me feel very valued when you say such things
(Molly) **Ulysses jumps on the couch, baking bread and watching Morgan*
(Molly) I think he's learning your routine
(@Morgan) oh?
(Molly) He looks like he's waiting to nap, he's present ready for you to take him to the crows nest
* @Morgan nods 
(@Morgan) I think you might be right
* Molly puts the pillow and blanket down for him
(Molly) Your dream about the medical tent in the battlefield...
(@Morgan) yes...
(Molly) I was married then
* Molly picks up her glass, leaning against the desk
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Do you think it was part of the same path, or similar?
* @Morgan shrugs
(@Morgan) could be
* Molly nods, looking thoughtful
(@Morgan) You have an idea?
(Molly) No, it's just a puzzle, isn't it?
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) And you know how puzzles are with me
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) aye
* Molly sips the Drambuie,  smiling as a pleasant shiver runs through her
(Molly) Nice, isn't it?
* @Morgan nods
(@Morgan) it is
* Molly sips it again
(Molly) I'll stay awake to wake you for your watch
(@Morgan) Thank you blossom
(Molly) Its no trouble
(Molly) I'll get ready for bed and then read a little while
* @Morgan nods
(Molly) Oh, and I'll have coffee ready for when I wake you
* @Morgan smiles, downing the rest of his drink
(@Morgan) That would be gratefully received
* Molly smiles
(Molly) Perhaps keep your nightmares to something less awful than losing me in childbirth like last time, hmm?
(@Morgan) I'lld o my best
* Molly giggles "Good boy. Now sit"
* @Morgan rolls his eyes, sitting down
* Molly gently pats his head, still giggling
* @Morgan lays down, stretching out on the couch
(Molly) *she tickles behind his ear, watching him with amusement and affection* Well done, I didn't even need to tell you to go down! *she moves sharpish, assuming herself out of arms reach erroneously*
* @Morgan slaps at her backside
* Molly looks initially surprised before blushing hard and grinning
(Molly) I... uhhh...
* @Morgan lays back with his eyes closed
(@Morgan) you uhhhh what?
(Molly) I am absolutely, crazily besotted with you
* @Morgan chuckles
(@Morgan) good, because that matches my feeling for you
* Molly sighs happily
(Molly) Get some rest liebling, because you are going to need it tomorrow
* @Morgan nods
* Molly 's bare footsteps are quiet and becoming quieter as she goes to the bedroom, leaving just the purr if the cat who has curled into the crook of his arm.
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