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(Morgan) I've spent most of my adult life moving on... * Molly nods (Molly) I suppose so. I just… I loved having you all to myself here, feeling like I was giving you some peace purpose and stability finally. * Morgan nods (Morgan) You still do * Molly smiles, nodding (Molly) Thank you, I am just too sentimental (Morgan) No, I don't think so (Molly) I'm glad of that * Molly holds the pile of sheets to her chest, and leaves the cottage * Molly looks to Inga "You wished to see where Morgan proposed the first time?" I: *she nods. Molly leads them to the gatehouse with its view over the main building** (Molly) Varick walks at Morgan's side: Why did you propose two times? Did you get it wrong the first time? (Morgan) No... once here and once in Eisen (Molly) V: why? (Morgan) I wanted to do it in my home... (Molly) HH: 'E needed t' do it twice so I could be involved too. (Molly) C: The world doesn't revolve round you, Heinzharold **He shrugs, grinning* does from where I'm standin' * Morgan rolls his eyes (Molly) I: *she looks at Morgan* Its a nice place to choose for a proposal * Morgan nods towards the gatehouse (Morgan) was just there (Molly) HH: Did yer majesty get down on bended knee? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) Not exactly * Molly smiles, looking around (Molly) It was confusing… I was certain he was telling me he did not like me anymore, and it took me a long time to understand what he was saying. (Molly) HH: Did y' think about just sayin' "Marry Me?"? (Morgan) When have I ever said something so simple as that? (Molly) HH: Tha's true * Molly smiles at Morgan "I figured it out in the end, that was what was important" * Morgan nods (Molly) V: is this where you fought monsters? * Morgan nods (Molly) V: That's more interesting than weddings. Were they big? (Morgan) Some of them were huge (Molly) V: as big as a horse? (Morgan) Fought a dragon (Molly) V: Wow! (Molly) C: *she looks like she'll interject, but just sighs* * Morgan looks at her (Morgan) what? (Molly) C: I was going to say that there's no way you fought a dragon, but of course there is * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) indeed (Molly) V: what other monsters were there? (Morgan) hmmm, lets see... Molly, can you remember any? * Molly thinks (Molly) There was the sidhe pets... whatever that strange kilt-wearing blue man was. The Queen of the summer court, the Winter Prince... (Morgan) Never fought the Queen... she was... nice enough * Molly nods (Molly) C: What do we need to know about the sidhe? (Morgan) Avoid them if at all possible (Molly) Never call them anything but the Sidhe or the Fair Folk. Never tell them your name (Molly) V: Why not? * Molly glances at Morgan "are you read to go, my love?" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I am * Molly starts walking towards the stables (Molly) Legends say that if you tell them your real name, they will have power over you. But also, if you discover theirs, you can have power over them (Molly) HH: Lie about your name, gotcha. (Molly) And you must never eat anything they give you, because it will take you into their realm and you would be stuck there. (Molly) V: Morgan would rescue me though * Molly smiles faintly "If anyone could, it would be him" (Morgan) And don' step in circles (Molly) V: what sort of circles? (Morgan) Circles of flowers, stones, anything like that (Molly) V: Okay, I will be careful *he watches the ground carefully as he walks* (Molly) C: Can they be beaten? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I've never managed it (Morgan) the pets, certainly... (Molly) C: Could you not just do what you did to the last three? (Morgan) Maybe. Couldn't do that last time I was here (Molly) Also, its important to be polite and courteous to them if you do have to deal with them. They take disrespect worse than highly strung nobles * Morgan nods (Molly) C: Wonderful (!) (Molly) **Samuel is back at the stable when they pick up the horses** Did you find the letter? * Morgan nods (Molly) Samuel nods: We were all hoping you'd be back to work again after the summer (Morgan) No, I'm afraid not (Molly) S: Got a new job? (Morgan) Sort of... Molly married an Eisen noble who's now a duke... (Molly) S: *he frowns* Oh. Sorry, good you're still friends though * Morgan smiles slightly (Morgan) Well, she's the ambassador for one of the regions in Eisen and has to go travelling to far off places, so I'll be following along (Molly) **he nods** good luck to you both. Wont be the same here without you (Morgan) I'm going to come back Wednesday to see her Grace, help her get everything planned out for the future (Molly) S: That'll help. I'll let her know you'll be coming * Morgan nods, taking Samuel aside and speaking quietly (Morgan) I heard Dau hurt one of the girls in Tawstock... don't suppose you have a name? (Molly) **he nods him aside, whispering** She's a girl in one of the brothels (Morgan) I gathered that much... (Molly) S: Her name is Elsie. Got herself in trouble as a very young lass and got kicked out of home. That's where those sort of girls always end up. **Molly, who had the assumptions unfairly made, and Inga, whose employer would likely have raped her and then cast her out, are both giggling at something HH has said. Both women who could easily have been in the shoes of this girl Elsie* * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think I'll have her sent up here... (Molly) S: *he looks a bit shocked* A working girl, here?! (Morgan) She won't be a working girl if she's here... This town needs to learn to look after its own (Molly) S: Dont think her Grace will like that (Morgan) I'll talk to her (Molly) S: *he nods* Madam Miller's is where you'll find Elsie, down Yarnscombe Street in Town * Morgan nods (Morgan) Right (Molly) *he goes back to saddling the horses and helping Molly and Inga mount up. Varick chooses to ride with HH this time. * Morgan pulls himself into the saddle (Molly) **The ride down the hill and across the valley, through the village where there's more staring, and finally towards Sunnymeade. It's a fairly long trip, but everyone seems content to ride quietly. Varick seems interested in the animals when they stop at the farm** (Molly) I think I should just nip in and sort out arrangements. We do not have much time left before the tides will be against us, and much to do at the island still. (Morgan) If thats what you wish * Molly nods "I wont be long" * Molly takes her horse at a solid canter up the drive way past the livestock (Molly) V: why cant we go? (Morgan) We've not got long, so she's just going to get in and get things sorted so we can be on our way (Molly) C: $It's smaller than I expected, given Forresters sense of his own consequence.$ (Morgan) $He's always been ambitious$ (Molly) C, aloud:Did you come here often when you lived together? ((It was only a few times; meeting Martha, asking Forrester's blessing, when he came to get help when she got caught in the storm. Cant remember if he originally went to bully David about his treatment of Molly)) (Morgan) A couple of times... (Molly) HH: **he joins them** this is where our Duchess was nearly born in th' barn then? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) HH: Y' have to admit, it sounds a bit fanciful. A poor farmer's daughter b'comes a Duchess. * Morgan nods (Morgan) a noble pretending to be a lowly servant, fighting monsters... (Molly) HH: more like a book than real life * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know (Molly) HH: It could be called The Tale Of Heinzharold, The Devilishly Handsome Blacksmith's Son, And His Sidekick The Veisgraf. (Morgan) Since we're going for fanciful and unbelievable, certainly (Molly) C: *she snorts* It should be called Morgan And Heinzharold, Two Cheeks Of The Same A- *she remembers Varick* Face. (Molly) **HH laughs, as does Inga. Varick does too, but he obviously doesn't understand* * Morgan tilts his head, looking at Claudia (Molly) C $what?$ * Morgan shrugs slightly before looking away * Molly comes back at a good pace, pulling alongside Morgan (Molly) I'm ready to go back to the dock (Morgan) everything alright? * Molly nods, walking on. "James and Peter have been taking it in turns, but James had a christening to go to this weekend, so one of the tenant farmers has been tending the animals. He's due back the day after tomorrow" * Morgan nods (Morgan) I see (Molly) I'll send someone from the port to take a message to Peter to come on Monday too. (Morgan) good idea (Molly) Is there anything you need to do at the dock before we go, my love? (Morgan) Not today... * Molly nods. Back at the dock, the stares are still present but better hidden. The Ketch crew seem pleased to see them. Molly finds a messenger and pays him to go to her brother. The harbour master brings her a letter, and she brings it to the boat then tucks it in her pocket. * Morgan watches the stall keepers coldly for a few moments (Morgan) We ready to go? (Molly) **Claudia has returned the horses, so the others are all onboard and ready to sail** * Molly smiles at him (Molly) Yes liebling, let's go home * Morgan nods at the crew briefly (Molly) **They get underway and are smoothly out of the port rapidly. The tide favours them but the weather doesn't, so soon they're in the small cabin. ((Sits in with them?)) (Morgan) ((No, not in bad weather on a small boat)) (Molly) ((Why?)) (Morgan) ((He wants to make sure the crew don't fluff it)) (Molly) **The ninety minutes seem to go fairly quickly. Rousseau and the Ketch crew are obviously very experienced in handling this sort of vessel, but Morgan is given the offer of pitching in rather than just watching them. The chatter from the cabin stops not long before HH's snoring can faintly be heard * Morgan pitches in (Molly) **it's after five when they make landfall, and Varick is hungry. A quick dash across the shingle sees them safely in the familiar warmth and dry of the Rose. Coats and hats are shed, hot drinks are given, and the others leave Molly, Morgan and Varick to the peace of their study. Varick is rapidly consuming his food whilst Molly stands by the rear window watching the rain (Molly) I have not missed this about Avalon! * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye, it takes _hours_ to get dry * Molly nods. There's a knock (Morgan) Come ** You're now known as Sorgi (Sorgi) Just came to say that I've had some of the crew out cleaning the main house, the farmhouse and the church today, m'lord (Morgan) Thats much appreciated captain (Sorgi) **Molly thanks him too* We may stay the night at the main house, but we will let you know before we go. * Sorgi inclines his head and goes ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) V: Wont you be cold in a big house? (Morgan) We'll light a fire I expect (Molly) V: when can I go to that house? * Morgan looks at Molly (Morgan) what do you think? (Molly) Tomorrow, I would think (Molly) V: Okay, that's soon enough * Morgan nods (Molly) ((Anyone he would want to see or anything to do before they leave the ship?)) (Morgan) ((nope)) (Molly) **Varick is still talking about his trip to the house after the story has been finished. Once he's asleep they pack up the mirror, water, sheets, some food and lanterns, as well as other bits they may need, and walk up through the tunnels to avoid the rain. This takes them through the herb garden and to the front door of the manor house, lanterns in hand.** ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 10:04:11 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Molly) ((C&p pls)) (Morgan) V: Wont you be cold in a big house? (Morgan) We'll light a fire I expect (Morgan) V: when can I go to that house? (Morgan) * Morgan looks at Molly (Morgan) what do you think? (Morgan) Tomorrow, I would think (Morgan) V: Okay, that's soon enough (Morgan) * Morgan nods (Morgan) ((Anyone he would want to see or anything to do before they leave the ship?)) (Morgan) ((nope)) (Morgan) **Varick is still talking about his trip to the house after the story has been finished. Once he's asleep they pack up the mirror, water, sheets, some food and lanterns, as well as other bits they may need, and walk up through the tunnels to avoid the rain. This takes them through the herb garden and to the front door of the manor house, lanterns in hand.** * Molly waits for him to go in * Morgan does so * Molly looks around the hall, nodding (Molly) The crew have definitely dusted * Morgan nods (Morgan) Done a decent job too * Molly removes her hat and coat (Molly) I should imagine it becomes a pleasant change from just cleaning the ship? (Morgan) I suppose so, aye * Molly looks towards the morning room where she ended the life of the Porte magician (Molly) We should check the floor in there * Morgan nods, wandering towards the door * Molly sets down her bag in the hall and follows him. The floor is absolutely spotless * Molly looks at it thoughtfully (Molly) I suppose scrubbing out blood is probably something that former military men have experience with * Morgan nods (Morgan) indeed * Molly stands quietly a few more moments before saying (Molly) Which room would you like to have a fire in for the evening? (Morgan) You wanted to spend time in the music room as I recall * Molly nods, smiling (Molly) Yes please. Did you bring the violin? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Molly) Shall we then? I still have my letter to read also * Morgan picks up the things and carries them through to the music room, looking at the fireplace * Molly gives one last glance to the spot on the floor where the Montaigne man died before following him. The fire lights nicely, the crew have obviously cleared it out and replaced the wood. Molly sets down a lantern near the piano (Molly) I rather think it would be impossible to have electric lighting here * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm inclined to agree (Molly) We have too many other places to be to worry on that, I think *she smiles* Besides electric light is less flattering * Morgan nods * Molly sits at the piano, taking both letters from her pocket. She sets the one the seal has been broken on onto the lid (Morgan) What did Mr Black say? * Molly looks up at him (Molly) That he is leaving Lady Torrington's (Morgan) oh? (Molly) He thinks he needs to keep moving to find her, and with you and I being gone there is little to keep him there (Morgan) you _and_ I? * Molly nods (Molly) That is what it says * Morgan nods (Morgan) alright * Molly smiles a little (Molly) I cannot tell if that is surprise that you mattered to him, or a hint of jealousy (Morgan) Lets settle on both, shall we? * Molly nods (Molly) He wishes us all the best for a long and happy marriage * Morgan nods (Molly) I am sorry he has left though, it would have been nice to say goodbye * Morgan nods (Morgan) maybe we'll see him on our travels * Molly smiles (Molly) It would be an odd coincidence * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) we've had stranger * Molly nods (Molly) Very true * Molly returns to her other letter (Molly) **the room is warming up nicely, and outside the rain is worsening. The sounds of both downpour and fire are pleasant in a house that's otherwise utterly silent * Molly is smiling warmly, and nodding at the letter by the time she has finished it and sets it beside the other one. She turns to face the keys (Morgan) Something nice I see? * Molly nods, running her fingers over the keys (Molly) It's from Stef. You can read it if you wish * Morgan nods, picking it up (Molly) **It starts off with general chat about how she and Kristoff are back in Fischler, that everything is well and their belated honeymoon was wonderful. They will be at Mina and Edward's wedding, as will His Grace. (Molly) Molly. We could have had this before, but it took Morgan for us to realise it. I don't feel like a widow. I feel like a woman who _was_ a widow. I will always carry my love for Axel, and the memories both happy and sad, he will always be a part of who I am. (Molly) ~But I am Kristoff's wife now, and, I hope, his best friend. I pray that Theus will one day have children in store for us, either by birth or adoption as you have, and then I will be the mother of his children too. We are utterly contented and in love. Maybe this is a gift given to those who have suffered profound losses, we treasure our joys that much more deeply *it concludes with the usual farewells and good wishes* (Molly) ~We are just completely happy, Molly. We could have had this before, but it took Morgan for us to realise it. I don't feel like a widow. I feel like a woman who _was_ a widow. I will always carry my love for Axel, and the memories both happy and sad, he will always be a part of who I am. (Molly) ~But I am Kristoff's wife now, and, I hope, his best friend. I pray that Theus will one day have children in store for us, either by birth or adoption as you have, and then I will be the mother of his children too. We are utterly contented and in love. Maybe this is a gift given to those who have suffered profound losses, we treasure our joys that much more deeply *it concludes with the usual farewells and good wishes* * Morgan puts it back down (Morgan) I can appreciate that (Molly) They sound so happy now (Morgan) They certainly do (Molly) That's good, I'm very happy for them (Morgan) as am I * Molly smiles at him (Molly) And it is all thanks to you (Morgan) No, I don't think so * Molly shakes her head (Molly) They'd have gone on like that forever (Morgan) I just bashed some heads together, thats all (Molly) Not at all. The rest of us all see the wonderful gift you gave them * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) perhaps (Molly) You are too modest, my love * Molly begins to play with the quiet pedal down. It's nothing fancy, but something he has heard Verity play before * Morgan picks up the violin, slowly tuning it (Molly) I will add them to my prayers, they would be wonderful parents (Morgan) aye, they would (Molly) How old were you when you learnt to play? (Morgan) Nine or so... something like that (Molly) Did you enjoy it? (Morgan) Most of the time (Molly) Did Edward learn with you? (Morgan) He can play the flute... though he always thought it wasn't manly enough. (Molly) What could be more manly than owning a talent and excelling at it with confidence? (Morgan) He was young then... he tried with the violin but could never get his fingers to cooperate properly * Molly goes to say something, then blushes and changes her words (Molly) I can understand that challenge. I would like it if you would try to teach me (Morgan) Violin? (Molly) Anything you wish, but I did mean the violin this time (Morgan) I wouldn't have said I'm good enough to teach it (Molly) I don't mind that, liebling (Morgan) everyone else might (Molly) There's noone here to hear us tonight * Morgan holds out the violin to her * Molly smiles, watching him. She takes it, then stands very close to him (Molly) I think you'll need to show me how to hold it properly * Morgan helps her get it into place * Molly leans back against him a little, smiling (Molly) And you'll help me move the bow? * Morgan nods, handing it to her * Molly takes it, resting her chin on it as instructed * Morgan talks her through how to draw the bow * Molly follows what he says, but she seems to be struggling to focus on it and not his proximity (Morgan) you are having issues? * Molly nods (Molly) I am afraid I am struggling to concentrate (Morgan) You wish me to move away? * Molly shakes her head (Molly) No... (Morgan) very well * Molly tries to concentrate, and manages a little better. But she doesn't seem to have any aptitude at all for this instrument (Morgan) What thinks you? (Molly) I am dreadful at this, aren't I? (Morgan) I think perhaps it is not suited to you * Molly smiles (Molly) I don't mind. It gave me time in your arms, I am content with that * Morgan nods (Morgan) then it was a worthwhile endeavour * Molly nods, looking back over her shoulder at him (Molly) I will yield it to you then (Morgan) That may be wise * Molly hands it over, going to sit back on the piano stool (Molly) Perhaps Varick should have lessons soon (Morgan) Might be an idea * Molly watches him (Molly) Would you play for me? (Morgan) I'll consider it... not sure what I remember * Molly smiles (Molly) I don't mind. Anything at all, even scales. (Morgan) Scales I can probably do * Molly nods, looking content * Morgan starts them * Molly looks impressed even by this basic recital (Molly) You have so much potential, my love. Why did you stop learning? (Morgan) They didn't like it onboard... and then the violin I had got... broken... * Molly thinks on this (Molly) Did it cause trouble because it highlighted the social divide between your background and the if the rest of the men? (Molly) That* (Morgan) There were a few who thought that, mostly they didn't care for the sound (Molly) Yet it is only the same as a fiddle, just more refined... * Molly stands, going to the bookcase full of sheet music (Morgan) They didn't like the fiddle either... screech plank, they called it (Molly) Had you had the violin long? (Morgan) Couple of years (Molly) That's unfortunate. How did it break? **she goes on her tiptoes to reach a sheaf from the top corner** (Morgan) It connected with someones face at speed * Molly comes to sit, flicking through the papers (Molly) Not Heinzharold's? (Morgan) No... there was a disagreement and the only thing to hand was the violin (Molly) What was the disagreement? (Morgan) believe it or not, HeinzHarold grated on some nerves and they were planning to teach him a lesson... never did find out what the lesson was * Molly nods (Molly) A sad fate for the guitar, but a good sacrifice I think * Morgan nods (Molly) Did you have to defend him often? (Morgan) Not after that, no * Molly nods (Molly) Can you play from sheet music? (Morgan) Maybe... its been a while * Molly holds something up for him. It looks fairly simple (Morgan) Can give it a go * Molly nods, coming closer to hold it steady * Morgan attempts it (Molly) ((How good is he?)) (Morgan) ((better than he makes out)) * Molly smiles warmly (Molly) Liebes herz! You're good at this! (Morgan) better than I remember * Molly nods (Molly) Shall I find something more challenging? (Morgan) If you wish * Molly flicks through again. This one looks harder, though not hard. Once more she holds it up, making sure he has good light * Morgan nods before starting to play (Molly) ((How does it go?)) (Morgan) ((well)) * Molly looks even more excited by this (Molly) This has surprised and delighted me! (Morgan) its surprised me (Molly) When did you last play? (Morgan) ummm...the day I hit someone in the face with it... early in my tour (Molly) You didn't replace it? * Molly goes to the shelf again, putting out more sheet music that she puts into piles (Morgan) We were somewhat busy and I had a guitar * Molly brings him two more pieces. One is likely playable smoothly the top end of his ability, the other a little beyond that where he would be challenged but likely to manage with only a couple of errors (Molly) Did you consider getting once once the war was over? (Morgan) No... I liked the guitar and... well, difficult to play this thing quietly (Molly) Why would that be a problem? (Morgan) Because babies like to sleep (Molly) Oh... I'm sorry. * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) as I said, I had my guitar * Molly nods (Molly) You are very good with that also * Molly shows him the music (Molly) Which would you prefer? * Morgan shrugs again (Morgan) like try this one ((the playable one)) * Molly once more holds it up * Morgan starts playing * Molly grins (Molly) You are so good! (Morgan) That ones pushing it a little * Molly shrugs (Molly) A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor (Morgan) true (Molly) You do not wish to try? (Morgan) I'll give it a go * Molly nods, holding it (Molly) **As anticipated, there are two places where he stumbles with it, but the rest goes well** * Molly smiles, nodding "Excellent, liebling!" * Morgan frowns slightly (Morgan) not bad I suppose (Molly) You are not pleased? (Morgan) You know me, I like to get things right (Molly) You do. But that does not make it impossible to see the beauty even in the flaws *she watches him intently* * Morgan nods slightly * Molly sets the music down (Molly) I made all manner of errors when your mother was teaching me the piano this summer (Morgan) oh? * Molly smiles (Molly) What you have seen is simply the things I can play quite consistently through practice. Despite the suggestion that I have a natural talent from my grandmother, I have still had to work at it (Morgan) I think the only thing I've never really had to practice was throwing things * Molly smiles (Molly) You are very good at many things * Morgan nods (Morgan) through practice, as you say * Molly nods (Molly) I am not sure what I am naturally good at, save for loving you (Morgan) And you are so very good at that * Molly smiles (Molly) I did not plan to love you, but I am powerless against it (Morgan) I'm rather glad of that * Molly nods (Molly) I'm afraid, liebling, you are just irresistible to me (Morgan) one tries... * Molly nods, starting to play quietly (Molly) Perhaps we should eat before it is time to contact Innesbruck (Morgan) aye, good idea * Molly smiles (Molly) We haven't had an indoor picnic for a while... *The first time they did was the day in the run up to the wedding where she ran her hand up his leg in the guise of measuring him for his wedding clothes and ended up stroking him through his trousers, the first time she had done so* (Morgan) That is very true * Molly kneels on the floor and unpacks a blanket and the food by the fire, including a bottle of scotch and one of blokners (Molly) I meant to bring cherry brandy too but I ran out of space. Unless you put some in your bag? (Morgan) I'm afraid not * Molly pours him some blokners (Molly) And you do not have Maelwys' special concoction tucked away in there? *she smiles as she hands him the glass* ** You are now disconnected (Software caused connection abort) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 18:53:29 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out) ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Tuesday, 13 July 2021 21:44:32 British Summer Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** Morgan has joined #7thsea (Molly) ((C&p pls)) (Morgan) aye, good idea (Morgan) * Molly smiles (Morgan) We haven't had an indoor picnic for a while... *The first time they did was the day in the run up to the wedding where she ran her hand up his leg in the guise of measuring him for his wedding clothes and ended up stroking him through his trousers, the first time she had done so* (Morgan) That is very true (Morgan) * Molly kneels on the floor and unpacks a blanket and the food by the fire, including a bottle of scotch and one of blokners (Morgan) I meant to bring cherry brandy too but I ran out of space. Unless you put some in your bag? (Morgan) I'm afraid not (Morgan) * Molly pours him some blokners (Morgan) And you do not have Maelwys' special concoction tucked away in there? *she smiles as she hands him the glass* (Morgan) I... may have * Molly smiles (Molly) Oh really? (Morgan) maybe * Molly pours herself a small amount of scotch before preparing him some bread, meat and cheese on a little plate (Molly) It would be most impractical to try to speak to them in Innesbruck after that... though I must say as a herbalist, I'm rather sceptical that it works (Morgan) Given how much Anna was blushing, I'm inclined to believe him * Molly smiles (Molly) I suppose there is only one way to find out * Morgan nods (Morgan) later... (Molly) Oh, I did not mean this evening necessarily, my love * Molly gives him his plate before making her own * Morgan nods * Molly watches the fire (Molly) It was odd going back to the cottage. So much has changed * Morgan nods (Morgan) and yet so little * Molly nods (Molly) We're much closer, I feel * Morgan nods (Morgan) I agree * Molly glances at him (Molly) I'm not quite so flighty with you anymore (Morgan) not quite? (Molly) I am still growing into being more confident with you, with my desires * Morgan nods (Molly) That's alright, isn't it? (Morgan) Of course it is * Molly smiles (Molly) And you, liebling, have become more open I think * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'm trying * Molly nods (Molly) I do appreciate it * Morgan nods (Molly) Did you find it very strange having Claudia and Heinzharold there? (Morgan) Somewhat, aye (Molly) And Varick (Morgan) I was a little concerned about that if I'm honest (Molly) Why, my love? (Morgan) How many things and people have met their end there... * Molly nods (Molly) One would think there would be many ghosts * Molly eats, only very occasionally sipping the scotch * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite (Molly) Do you wish me to accompany you when you see Lady Torrington? (Morgan) Only if you wish to... It may be advantageous for you to be here to deal with the surveyor * Molly nods (Molly) If that is what you wish of me, of course I can be here instead (Morgan) I just think that may be the more sensible option * Molly nods (Molly) It needs to be an Avalonian speaker who is here * Morgan nods (Morgan) indeed (Molly) That is fine, liebling * Morgan nods * Molly listens to the heavy rain whilst she eats. It's very peaceful in the house. Before long they're packed up and she has brought out the mirror and the water (Molly) I think it must be time now * Morgan nods (Morgan) more or less * Molly props it up with some books (Molly) You do not need to stay if you do not wish to (Morgan) No, its fine * Molly wets the surface. Once more the porteish magic allows them to see the faces hundreds of miles away. David is with Jacques and Walder again. Molly looks a little surprised. To start with, pleasantries are exchanged and reassurance is given that Innesbruck and Koln are fine, and then David asks the others to give them a minute ** You're now known as David (David) I have some news from Sudlachenburg * Morgan waits patiently (David) Your brother returned from Freiburg on Thursday evening * David scratches his chin (Morgan) Right... (David) He brought the news that Jarvinia has wed Captain Holzheim. Adalbrecht has... responded negatively (Morgan) We expected that (David) When Martha and I set off this morning he was still giving Edwsrd the silent treatment * Morgan rolls his eyes (Morgan) I assume Edward has told him it was both of us made that decision? * David nods (Morgan) Good (David) He did. Adalbrecht's answer was that he expected no better from Edward, but he thought you would have more sense * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I told him to say it was my doing... * David nods (David) It will blow over. Adalbrecht is angry that he didn't protect her well enough for her not to get into trouble, but he will overcome it (Morgan) Doesn't have a lot of choice * David nods (David) I would expect an angry letter to reach you in a few weeks (Morgan) if the messenger can find us (David) Edward also has your Mother angry with him about Lors Pottersdam and the duel injuring Molly * Morgan nods (Morgan) I agree with her on that one (David) **Molly reflexively touches her cheek* (David) Lord Pottersdam has recovered well but has been informed he is not welcome at Die Dauerhaftigkeit agajn (Morgan) I think thats fair (David) Edward disagrees, of course (Morgan) naturally (David) Now, how are your sheep going along? (Morgan) I don't like sheep (David) *Molly smiles a little* (David) Noone who owns sheep likes them generally * Morgan nods (David) **Molly gently touches the back of her hand to Morgan's** I liked Mrs Monta-ewe * David 's micro-expression shows alarm and surprise, but his regular expression is fairly sanguine (David) I am shocked you remember her, you were quite young when she keeled over (David) **Molly shrugs slightly** Four, I suppose * David nods "That sounds about right, summer '54..." **his micro-expression now shows distress** I should leave you to your night and find your Mama. Goodnight Little Moll, Morgan (David) **Molly nods** Goodnight Papa. * Morgan nods to David briefly (David) **Walder and Jacques come back, and they chat about not much for another five minutes before they go and she dries the mirror, staring at it quietly whilst it just reflects the music room ** You're now known as Molly (Molly) Hmm... (Morgan) hmm? (Molly) Did my Father seem evasive to you? * Morgan sighs (Morgan) You won't like what I can tell you... * Molly looks to him (Molly) I wish to know (Morgan) Initially he was very surprised... at the end there he look downright distressed * Molly nods slowly (Molly) If I remember that ewe from shearing her with Cecily, I suppose its likely he has thought of her too? (Morgan) it would seem so * Molly sighs (Molly) I feel guilty about that (Morgan) Your need to know is just as important as his desire for you not to * Molly frowns (Molly) Is it though? Is it justified to bring back his pain for my curiosity? (Morgan) I believe so (Molly) What do you think I should do? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) I'm not sure (Molly) Perhaps when things are calmer I should ask Peter? He would have been... *she adds up* sixteen when Cess died * Molly tilts her head "That was her nickname, what I used to call her" (Morgan) And you didn't realise that until right now (Molly) No... it's so strange * Morgan nods (Morgan) quite * Molly takes a deep breath (Molly) Perhaps we can put a pin in that for tonight * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think thats a good idea * Molly smiles (Molly) So, would you like to play some more music? (Morgan) Its entirely up to you my love * Molly nods (Molly) Just for a little while, I would not wish to tire you out with playing * Morgan nods (Morgan) very well * Molly kisses his cheek briefly before going to sit back at the piano ** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving) ** You are now disconnected (Connection timed out)