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(Molly) **He goes back into the dream where Claudia and HH have come to tell him about the annexing, and she has agreed to leave everything behind and go with him wherever he is going to be going.
(Molly) His mind should be on how he is going to get Molly, who seems to have some sort of magical draw, safely on the road to Catterick with him, Claudia and Heinzharold. Instead he is knelt between her knees, his release all over her soft naked stomach, and yet bizarrely he is still hard as rock and full of desire. She looks up at him, breathing fast as her own peak subsides, his thumb pressed to her most sensitive spot.**
* Morgan frowns briefly
* Molly watches him, clearly starting to look unsure of herself
* Morgan watches her
(Molly) I... ummm... what happens now?
(Morgan) well... normally we'd get cleaned up and dressed but... I, ummm..
* Molly looks a little troubled
(Molly) I am sorry, I had no idea how to do it, and I think perhaps I have done something wrong?
(Morgan) No, no... not at all
* Molly looks up at him. It's vulnerable and trusting, and also quite innocent
(Molly) I have not disappointed you?
(Morgan) No, not in the slightest
* Molly nods slowly
(Molly) What are we to do?
(Morgan) I don't know... do it again perhaps?
* Molly nods, beginning once more, being a little more exploratory this time
(Molly) How many times can you do this?
(Morgan) I've only managed once
(Molly) Oh...
(Morgan) this is... unusual
* Molly continues, concentrating on what she is doing. It's not long before he is ready to release once more, and she watches his expression
* Morgan nods, clearly close to orgasm
* Molly takes him to that once more, more  thick white lines on her stomach. And though it is as good as possible,  he still finds himself afterwards in the same state of hardness and desire
(Morgan) This is... *he frowns*
* Molly bites her lip
(Molly) I... I don't understand... oh! Maybe it doesnt work like with women, maybe hands are not enough? **she looks deeply confused, and now rather covered in his seed*
(Morgan) Its never been an issue
* Molly suddenly looks uncomfortable
(Morgan) what?
(Molly) Oh, yes... I'm sorry,  I hadn't thought that you would have done this all before.
(Morgan) I just don't understand
* Molly shakes her head
(Molly) Nor I. Maybe we ought to get cleaned up?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) we need to get a move on really
* Molly watches him solemnly
(Molly) What will happen  now? What does any of this mean to what is between us, if there is indeed anything between us?
(Morgan) I think we'll need to work that out
* Molly nods
(Molly) Yes **she moves, but can't really go far without making a mess. His cum makes her stomach shiny, and pools in her navel**
* Morgan gets her something to clean up with
* Molly does so. That strange pull remains  even as she pulls on her shift
(Molly) We are going soon?
(Morgan) Need to get moving really
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will take a quick nap and pack
* Morgan nods, getting cleaned up and dressed
(Morgan) alright
* Molly watches him
(Molly) Unless you wish to stay and nap with me?
(Morgan) I need to get packed and... I don't exactly trust myself right now
* Molly looks confused
(Molly) What do you mean?
(Morgan) my desire for you has not diminished, despite our activities... I wouldn't want to overstep boundaries and damage what we could have in future
(Molly) You wish for more?
* Morgan sighs
(Morgan) aye
* Molly frowns
(Molly) This... whatever is going on... it is temporary,  I am sure.
(Morgan) I assume so
(Molly) You would have so many regrets... *she sighs* maybe you already will.
(Morgan) We can only wait and see
* Molly nods, looking serious
(Molly) I will find you soon
(Morgan) Alright
* Morgan heads to the door
* Molly doesnt stop him
* Morgan goes to pack his things
(Molly) **the pull continues, even getting stronger. And then he wakes up**
* Morgan opens one eye
(Molly) **everything is dark and quiet**
* Morgan closes his eye trying to go back to sleep
(Molly) **the quiet is too quiet**
* Morgan reaches out to Molly
* Molly isnt there
(Morgan) [blossom?]
(Molly) [It is still early, my love, I will be back soon]
(Morgan) [where are you?]
(Molly) [In the kitchen]
(Morgan) [whats wrong?]
(Molly) [Strange dream, I wanted to write it down]
(Morgan) [Want me down there?]
(Molly) [No, I am alright]
* Morgan sighs, settling to wait
* Molly lets herself in quietly about five minutes later, slipping into the bedroom
(Morgan) Are you alright blossom?
* Molly nods slowly
(Molly) Could you hold me please?
* Morgan opens his arms
(Morgan) Do you wish to tell me about it?
* Molly moves into his arms
(Molly) I don't want to distress you
(Morgan) Its fine
* Molly breathes slowly
(Molly) At first I was sat in a drawing room with Seb. We were older. We were talking and drinking wine. We were waiting on our eldest son to bring home his betrothed ready for their wedding...
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Eventually they arrived. He was called Tomas, but we always said it in the Avalonian way...
* Morgan frowns
(Morgan) _Tom_as, not Tom_as_
(Molly) Indeed
* Morgan nods
(Molly) But it isn't an alternative path, it cannot be.
(Morgan) no?
(Molly) Because of who he was marrying...
(Morgan) a man?
(Molly) No... Jana.
(Morgan) Confusing
* Molly nods
(Molly) You'd saved them... but you did not make it out yourself
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Which is why it couldn't happen. The Nieblungen said you and I would always meet, even as just friends.
* Morgan nods
(Molly) I knew quite a bit that Seb and I had been told by Tomas about her life
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Towards the end of the dream, I knew it was just a dream. I knew all about you and us, but I was still there.
(Morgan) That happens to me on occasion
* Molly sighs
(Molly) Then I managed to wake up
(Morgan) Did you learn anything new?
(Molly) About Seb?
(Morgan) any of it
(Molly) No... I should have asked questions, but I wasn't focused on that
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) very odd
* Molly nods
(Molly) Probably just a dream
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) just wondering if it means anything out of context...
(Molly) Elsie's baby will be called Thomas...
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Seb and I were discussing having one more child, but I dont think it was significant
* Morgan nods
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) It was nothing, I think. I hope my absence didn't wake you
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) just woke from a dream
* Molly settles closer into him, relaxing
(Molly) Something less confusing?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I think so... probably a continuation of another path
(Molly) The Star Girl one?
(Morgan) No... Sudlachenburg got annexed
(Molly) Oh... I think you told me Claudia and Heinzharold had come to find you, and I became sparkly so you sent me to my room
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) went to find you and things... occurred
(Molly) What things?
(Morgan) Things that ended with my spending myself on your stomach... twice...
* Molly inhales sharply
(Molly) Oh! Those sort of things!
(Molly) That sounds like rather a nice dream
(Morgan) we weren't sure what effect it would have upon us going forward...
(Morgan) the draw did not go away... I suspect because we did not make love
(Molly) Hmm... that implies that it really is necessary for us to make love then
* Morgan nods
(Molly) It makes no sense as to why we need to though
(Morgan) No... unless its a part of the drive for the convergence 
(Molly) But... it as bot as if we do not make love often without that effect
(Molly) Not*
* Morgan nods
(Molly) So surely that wouldn't be needed?
(Morgan) No, I suppose not
(Molly) Didn't the Nieblungen say we are not being forced into the convergence?
* Morgan yawns
(Morgan) I think so
* Molly is quiet a few moments
(Molly) I need to get back up
(Morgan) why?
(Molly) I think you might be on to something with this idea, and I need to check my journal
* Morgan nods, letting her go and getting out of bed
(Molly) There's  no need my love
* Molly gets up herself, finding the book and a pencil after lighting a candle
* Morgan sits on the bed again
* Molly opens the back cover. It's a few minutes before she says "in that dream you had, do you know what the date was, or how long after I nearly drowned?" He is able to give her it*
* Morgan tells her
* Molly is quiet a little longer as she makes notes, before muttering "Lying little..."
(Morgan) what?
* Molly looks at him
(Molly) Going from the dates of the sparkliness,  the dates of my courses, and the information I have from Beth about conceiving a child, every single one of those sparkly days is on the day of the month we would be most likely to make a child.
(Morgan) I see
* Molly closes the book slowly
(Molly) I am... displeased by that
(Morgan) I can tell... but it does seem you try to find reasons to dislike them
(Molly) In this regard, either they kept it from us, or they do not know as much as they claim
(Morgan) Or... they told us what is true... we are not forced, it can be ignored
(Molly) But... *she sighs* I suppose so
(Morgan) I think of it like talking to Varick sometimes. They tell you the answer to what you asked, not what you necessarily meant
* Molly nods
(Molly) I see what you mean
* Morgan nods
(Molly) If I had not been taking the herbs...
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I know
* Molly puts the book away
(Molly) It should mean I can predict the next time it might happen
* Morgan nods
(Molly) And it is so far away that delivering the baby should not, in theory, cause the sparkliness
(Morgan) we'll see
* Molly gets back into bed
(Molly) The next time I would be very likely to conceive would be November Thirtieth-... Oh!
* Morgan lays down, watching her
(Molly) _That_ is how the first half of my dream makes sense, I said the same to Seb
* Morgan nods
* Molly lays down, watching him right back
(Molly) We will have to be more careful then
(Morgan) aye
(Molly) Perhaps you may wish to withdraw?
(Morgan) We'll see when the time comes
* Molly nods
* Molly blows out the candle before settling down again
(Molly) I would like to have your dream instead now...
* Morgan nods
* Molly rolls over to kiss his cheek softly
(Molly) ... or to do so in reality, at some time
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) soon, I think
* Molly nods, snuggling up to him
(Molly) Whenever you wish, mein sehnsucht
* Morgan rolls slightly, wrapping his arms around her before trying to sleep
* Molly sighs happily, rapidly drifting off
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(Molly) **He sleeps peacefully right up until the dawn watch chime wakes him. Molly is fast asleep beside him, he can just make out her pinching her lower lip in her sleep
* Morgan /me climbs gently out of bed, getting dressed
(Molly) **Noone interrupts him, HH letting himself in just before dawn
** You're now known as hH
** You're now known as HH
(HH) Mornin'
* Morgan nods, making him coffee
(HH) How y' doing?
(Morgan) 'm alright
* Morgan puts the mug in front of HeinzHarold before sipping his own
(Morgan) I have some awful news
* HH pales
(HH) Elsie?
(Morgan) No no... thats the last of the coffee I brought from Eisen
* HH punches him hard in the arm
(HH) Asshole.
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) You don't know what you'll be drinking later. I do...
(HH) Scared th' shit outta me. I'll ride down to the Rose an' get some
* Morgan shakes his head
(Morgan) No, I'd rather you don't
(HH) Why?
(Morgan) Because Elsie could go into labour at any moment and I'd rather you be nearby to take Varick
* HH nods
(HH) Alright. Ask one o' the staff to go for the coffee?
(Morgan) Could do... wouldn't want to introduce her grace to it though... it'd blow her head off
* HH nods
(HH) How was yer night?
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) one nightmare, slept ok the rest of it
(HH) Need t' talk?
(Morgan) No, I'm alright
* HH nods
(HH) Gonna be stayin' close to the cottages til the babe comes now?
(Morgan) aye. Given the plan, its the best idea
(HH) Babe due in three days? 'ssuming she doesn't go over *he drinks some coffee*
* Morgan nods
(HH) We goin' out for dawn?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye
* HH takes his coffee with him, and by the time they're in the Rose Garden it's no longer steaming
(HH) Colder 'ere earlier than back home
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) always is
(HH) Missin' it yet?
(Morgan) what, warmth?
(HH) Eisen
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) sometimes
* HH nods
(HH) Reck'n there will still be a wedding to go to?
* Morgan sighs
(Morgan) I really hope so
(Morgan) Its taken a lot of work to get to the point we're at... I really don't want to lose that
(HH) Why would ya?
(Morgan) Because I don't know how he will react and I don't know he'll like my resolve on certain issues
(HH) Like what?
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(HH) [15:08] (HH) Like what?
(Morgan) Like if he demands that Florrie lives with him or tries to take her from Alice...
(HH) Think he will?
(Morgan) You know how he can be... proper this, proper that
(HH) Gotta admit, man, norm'ly we'd say he should do the right thing by 'er
(Morgan) The right thing by her isn't to take her from her mother
* Morgan concentrates on his mug until it starts steaming again
(HH) Not this time. But making an honest woman o' her mother...
(Morgan) She doesn't want that... she has no interest in it
(HH) Can't blame 'er, wouldn't want to marry Edward either
(Morgan) You'd make a pretty couple though
(HH) Not got enough bubbies f' my liking
* Morgan nods slightly, sipping his coffee
(HH) He  oy
(HH) He could do worse though
(Morgan) Say that happened... how long before Alice resenting all us both before it rubbed off on Florrie?
* HH sips his cold coffee
(HH) Matters a lot to you what Florrie thinks of you...
* Morgan nods, concentrating on HeinzHarold mug
(Morgan) of course  it does. She's my niece
(HH) Sure it's just that?
(Morgan) say what you mean
* HH looks at him
(HH) Think it's maybe it's because she's so much like Jana? Like in your noggin it feels more important because of that?
(Morgan) I can see why you'd think so... but I don't think thats it. 
* HH nods, sipping the coffee
(HH) Thanks. Yeah, shouldn't force Alice if she doesn't want to be with 'im
(Morgan) On the flip side, she is family and hasn't been afforded the opportunity or safety that provides... 
* HH nods
(HH) Not even been given her due title or family name
* Morgan nods
(HH) Can't give her the title of Lady wi'out her being legitimised, can't do that wi'out it all goin' public about him and Alice, and that's going to lead to awkward questions again
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) Fairly sure we can work around that, though
(HH) And Mina?
(Morgan) After all she's been put through, I want her to be happy
(HH) Whatcha thinking? Keep it quiet?
(Morgan) That isn't my call. They need to deal with that themselves
* HH nods
(HH) Gonna write to Edward?
(Morgan) I'm going to tell him in person
(HH) Goin' home next then
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) Going to have him meet us
(HH) Freiburg?
* Morgan nods
(HH) Gives y' chance to check in on Jarvie and 'er husband too
* Morgan nods
* HH finishes his coffee quietly as the sun comes up, then leaves his empty cup with Morgan as he goes to wake Inga
* Morgan heads back to the cottage
** You're now known as Molly
* Molly is making breakfast already, noone else is in the kitchen
* Morgan sits at the table quietly
* Molly glances at him
(Molly) Good morning, my love
(Morgan) morning blossom
(Molly) Are you well?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) well enough, aye. you?
* Molly nods, bringing him more coffee and putting a gentle hand on his shoulder
(Molly) I am well. How did you sleep?
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(Molly) [18:12] (Molly) I am well. How did you sleep?
(Morgan) after we were awake, fine
* Molly smiles
(Molly) Good
(Morgan) you?
* Molly bites her lip,  nodding
(Molly) Very well
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(Molly) [18:24] (Molly) Very well
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) good
* Molly gets to work
(Molly) Did I hear Heinzharold outside with you?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye
(Molly) Is he well?
(Morgan) aye, I think so
* Molly nods "I will check on Elsie in a minute"
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) alright
* Molly take off her apron
(Molly) Can I leave breakfast in your very, very capable hands, mon petit chou?
* Morgan nods, coming to the stove and taking over
* Molly kisses his cheek, leaving him to it. A few minutes later, there is noise from upstairs, then the sound of a small person coming downstairs on their bottom
* Morgan looks over at the stairs
** You're now known as Florrie
* Florrie comes down, not wearing anything but a nappy cloth
(Morgan) Little lady, shouldn't you have some clothes on?
* Florrie makes her way to a chair, but she can't quite get up
(Florrie) Hungry
* Morgan moves, helping her up before going back to cooking
(Morgan) want some toast?
(Florrie) Yes please
* Morgan nods, making some and putting it in front of her
(Florrie) Got jam?
* Morgan nods, putting some on the toast for her
* Florrie gets it all over herself before Varick joins them, coming to hug Morgan
(Morgan) Morning little man, you alright?
(Florrie) V: *he looks at Florrie, then Morgan** I get told off if I don't wear clothes.
(Morgan) You're older... besides, you're my son, she isn't
(Florrie) V: Because I'm a boy?
(Morgan) No, because she isn't my child...
(Florrie) V: Can I have toast?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) of course
* Morgan starts making it
(Florrie) **He and Florrie chatter. Soon all the others are there for breakfast, with the wives taking the chore back. Varick chooses to join Morgan and HH for the walk around the estate where they see many guards on patrol. They're almost back when Morgan sees a unfamiliar,  fairly basic coach in the coach yard, a groom and the driver looking after the horses
* Morgan looks at HeinzHarold
(Morgan) would you take Varick back to the cottages?
(Florrie) **He does so**
* Morgan heads towards the coach
(Florrie) **Inside is a young woman he doesn't know, and John holding baby Kathleen
(Morgan) John...
** You're now known as John
* John hands the baby to the maid, climbing out
(John) Good morning
(Morgan) How are you?
(John) **he shrugs** It varies. I wanted to see Molly
(Morgan) oh?
(John) I haven't seen her since the day of the funeral. I thought she'd want to see her God daughter too
* Morgan nods
* John takes the baby out of the carriage. She's changed in the month since he last saw her, looking more aware of the world.  She must be three and a half months
(Morgan) she's looking well
(John) **The maid stays put**
* John nods
(John) She's fine
* Morgan nods, starting to walk towards the cottages
* John walks with him. There's laughter from the cottage. He can hear John take a deep breath beside him
* Morgan stops
(Morgan) whats your intention here John?
(John) To see Molly
(Morgan) Your deep breath suggests you have something to say, or that you are... nervous...
(John) They sound happy in there. It's hard to be around happiness still
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I know
(John) That's why
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) anything I can do?
* John shakes his head
(John) I have to get on with it
* Morgan nods, going to the door and pushing it open
(Morgan) Molly... visitor for you
(John) **She comes to the door, seeing John. She looks surprised, speaking quietly** John, good morning...
(John) **HH is quickest off the bat to suggest they take the children out for a walk. Molly leads John through to the parlour whilst those in the kitchen get organised to go out**
** You're now known as HH
(HH) Comin' with us?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye
(HH) V: can I stay and see the baby?
(Morgan) Not this time little man... 
(HH) V: *he sighs, putting on his coat**
* HH , Inga, Elsie, James, Alice and the children all head out, leaving Molly with John and Kathleen
(Morgan) I'll explain in a minute
(HH) **It's cold but dry, and they take it slow for the sake of Florrie and Elsie
* Morgan walks along beside HeinzHarold
(HH) What's he want?
(Morgan) to see Molly...
(HH) Why?
* Morgan shrugs
* HH nods
(HH) Want me t' send Inga back?
(Morgan) why?
(HH) You wanted me goin' with her back when she was visiting him
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) she can handle it if he oversteps. 
(HH) Reck'n he might?
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) I don't know
* HH shrugs
(HH) I reck'n it's more likely he'll be here to have some female kindness and cry a bit
* Morgan nods
(HH) I get th' feeling she'd be good at that
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye... definitely
* HH smiles
(HH) Mebbie not _as_ good as my lil darlin
(Morgan) You would say that
* HH nods
(HH) Lend me yer wife next time I'm upset, we'll find out
* Morgan nods
(HH) I'd lend y' mine, but I'd rather not have yer face in my bubbies.
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) I'm good anyway
* HH nods towards where Elsie and James are walking arm in arm
(HH) For today, at least
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) I'll take it
* HH nods
(HH) Just gotta make the best of what we have
(Morgan) indeed
(HH) **They continue on, the weather staying dry. It's a long walk, and he ends up carrying Florrie for quite a bit of it, but it stays dry for the hour they are out
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(Molly) **the coach is gone when they pass through the coach yard, and HH encourages the others to the smaller cottage, leaving Morgan alone outside**
* Morgan heads into the other cottage
* Molly is sat on a chair in the parlour, watching the fire. Her make up is a little smudged, and there's a noticeable wet patch on on shoulder of her dress
* Morgan comes to sit beside her
* Molly gives him a half-hearted smile
(Morgan) tea?
(Molly) If you wish
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) want to tell me about it?
(Molly) John was upset, that's all
(Morgan) so were you, it seems
* Molly nods
(Molly) Of course. It is hard not to be when someone else is upset
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) anything you need to tell me?
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) Like what?
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) anything
(Molly) He cried, a lot. He misses her dreadfully. The sound of her breathing in the night, her singing as she baked, the way she straightened his collar. He needed someone to listen
* Morgan nods
* Molly watches the fire
(Molly) He was at least less bottled up when he left
* Morgan nods
* Molly squares her shoulders
(Molly) Alright, I am going to start lunch, my love
(Morgan) Sure you're alright?
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will be
* Morgan nods, standing up
* Molly does likewise
(Molly) Do you wish me to change?
(Morgan) No, why?
* Molly touches her shoulder
(Molly) I didn't know if it might make you uncomfortable
* Morgan shakes his head
(Morgan) you may want to see to your makeup though
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will
* Molly goes upstairs to do so. It is when they are all back together that Alice addresses Morgan
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(Alice) [21:19] * Molly goes upstairs to do so. It is when they are all back together that Alice addresses Morgan
(Alice) Florrie and I need to go back to the Blessing tomorrow to deal with our cargo
(Alice) **Molly glances at his reaction, but stays quiet**
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) of course
(Alice) We will be back in a week with a return of goods
(Alice) *A glance passes between Molly, Inga and HH*
(Morgan) Can't say I expected you back so soon
(Morgan) [prpblem?]
(Alice) It is only on the north coast
* Morgan nods
(Alice) [I don't know if we will be here in Tawstock, or if Elsie will still be alive]
(Morgan) Perhaps you and I should continue this conversation somewhere quieter...
* Alice nods, telling Florrie to stay put, then steps out onto the front lawn
* Morgan follows her out
(Alice) Yes?
* Morgan speaks quietly
(Morgan) I don't know if we'll still be here... there's a very good chance Elsie will die having the baby and I don't know we'll want to be around here
* Alice nods a little
(Alice) Will you have gone back to Eisen if that occurs?
(Morgan) There's a chance, yes... we may be on the island... I just don't know yet
* Alice nods "We will try the island first then. Would you leave a note at the dock in town so we know?"
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) of course
(Alice) Thank you. We will go in the morning, and I hope to find out from your Captain everything we need to know about sailing to the island
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) he's a fine sailor, he'll see you right
(Alice) Thank you.  *she looks serious* there is one more matter
(Morgan) go on
* Alice is clearly not enjoying this "I need a loan"
(Morgan) Right... how much and what for?
(Alice) About three hundred guilders, and to see us all through the winter until we are set up with crops and things for trade
* Morgan watches her for a moment
(Morgan) Would it make you more comfortable if it were from Lady Torrington?
(Alice) Not at all
(Morgan) I'm sure I can arrange it
(Alice) Thank you. Ince we are into the spring and summer we should do much better
(Morgan) Do you want me to arrange some assistance in running the island and planning the first year?
(Alice) That would be helpful,  thank you
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I'll see to it
* Alice smiles
(Alice) Thanks
* Morgan nods
(Alice) Is the offer of meeting Lady Torrington's man of business still there?
(Morgan) I would imagine so... I'll go find out shortly
* Alice inclines her head
(Alice) I'd appreciate it
* Morgan nods, opening the door and allowing her to reenter the cottage first
(Alice) **she does. The children have gone to play in the parlour under HHs supervision. Molly is sat with Elsie whilst James helps Inga clean up
(Alice) **He ends up alone with his wife in the parlour during the children's nap times, a time that has become an unofficial rest time for the adults too
(Alice) **she sews by the back window, sat on a big armchair, it's raining now
** You're now known as Molly
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(Molly) Rain, again.
* Morgan nods
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* Molly nods
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(Molly) Oh, has she?
* Morgan nods
* Molly watches him
(Molly) What for?
(Morgan) To help see them through the winter until the crops and tradeable items are ready
* Molly nods, seating a stitch
(Molly) What did you say?
(Morgan) That I'd see to it... I don't like being as cynical as I am sometimes
* Molly stands up, giving him the seat
(Molly) How so?
(Morgan) my initial thought was along the lines of is she trying to fleece me...
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(Molly) Oh! Sit, my love
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(Morgan) she's deeply unhappy at even having to ask
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(Molly) It is natural for you to be slow to trust, my love
(Morgan) maybe
(Molly) You feel bad about it?
* Morgan nods
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(Morgan) You think?
* Molly nods
(Molly) You have been hurt, and hurt people are careful not to get more hurt
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(Morgan) Do you think I am foolish to give her the money?
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(Molly) Absolutely not. You have asked her to be the Steward of your island, it is only right to ensure she is able to do so without hinderance
* Morgan nods
* Molly stitches, seemingly at ease sat on him
(Molly) How much does she need?
(Morgan) Three hundred guilders
* Molly nods
(Molly) There's a little over five under the servant's diningroom in the main house
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I was wondering if leaving one of the smaller mirrors with her is an option
* Molly turns the fabric before putting in more stitches
(Molly) We could if that would please you
(Morgan) but what do you think?
(Molly) I think it depends on whether you intend to be far enough from me to need us to have a pair... *she watches him with a smile*
(Morgan) absolutely not
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(Molly) Then I think that would be a good idea
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I think it might be good for Florrie too
(Molly) And Edward?
(Morgan) few too many shocks all at once I suspect
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(Molly) Alright my love
* Molly ties off the thread, and  shakes the little nightgown out
(Molly) I think it probably is wise that they get their cargo taken now, when we do not know how soon the baby will come
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye
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(Morgan) I've no idea... 
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will make another one or two then
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) good idea
* Molly puts it to one side, looking up at him
(Molly) Do you have anywhere you need to be?
(Morgan) I need to speak to Lady Torrington, but not right this minute
* Molly nods, smiling
(Molly) You would rather be here...
* Morgan nods
* Molly nods, watching his expression
(Molly) Good...
** Morgan has quit (Quit: Leaving)
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(Molly) **they end up kissing, only interrupted about fifteen minutes later by the sound of HH and Inga coming into the kitchen. With the inbetween door closed, they can hear but not see.
(Molly) HH: I'll go, never know what y' might catch them gettin' up to!
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* Molly nods
(Molly) Not entirely inaccurate though?
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(Molly) **They can hear HH go upstairs**
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(MorganK) Maybe, aye
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(MorganK) No, he'd get far too smug
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(Molly) Alright, my love
(Molly) **HH comes back down, speaking to Inga** No sign of them
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(Molly) **he taps on the door* You decent?
(MorganK) aye
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* MorganK chuckles
(Molly) **HH comes in** Elsie is getting pains again, thought y' might wanna check on her
* MorganK nods, getting up
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(Molly) **Elsie is laid on the couch when they get there, James watching over her
(MorganK) [does James know about your... abilities?]
(Molly) [Yes he does]
* MorganK puts his hand on James shoulder, gently moving him out of the way
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(Molly) Could you give us a minute please?
* MorganK nods before nudging James towards the door
** You're now known as James
* James goes into the kitchen,  gently shutting the door
* James stands there with his hand on the knob, eyes unfocused
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* James eventually moves away from the door, sitting at the table
* MorganK sets about making James some coffee
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* MorganK puts a mug in front of James
* James doesnt even register it
(MorganK) James...
(James) Oh, thanks, sorry
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* James nods
(James) It suddenly make it feel real
* MorganK nods
(MorganK) Yes, it does.
* James looks at the coffee
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* MorganK nods
(MorganK) Yes, I'm afraid so
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(James) What would you do in this last bit of time?
(MorganK) Until we have to get involved, spend every moment with her if thats what she wants, make sure she knows how you feel about her. 
* James nods
(James) I know she knows that
(MorganK) I don't doubt it, but wouldn't you want to hear it?
* James nods
(James) Is there anything else we should do or say?
(MorganK) Like what?
(James) I don't know. I thought you might have ideas,  from your experience
* MorganK sighs
(MorganK) Its different... you're aware of whats coming... you know you need to express how important she is, rather than just leaving it til later. All you need to do is make the absolute most of the time left
* James nods
(James) **Molly calls them back in**
(MorganK) Ready?
* James nods, following on
(James) **Molly is still knelt on the floor** It's just practice pains, and baby is absolutely fine
* MorganK nods
(MorganK) good
(James) **James looks relieved**
(James) M: Just take it easy for the day, get some rest
(James) **Elsie nods, thanking her. James comes to stroke her hair. Molly watches them a moment** Liebes herz,  shall we go and let Heinzharold and Inga know?
* MorganK nods
(MorganK) aye
** You're now known as Molly
* Molly heads out in the back garden, going to the swing
* MorganK follows her out
* Molly sits, giving as much space beside her as she can
* MorganK sits beside her
(Molly) It is going to happen often until it's real, isn't it?
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* Molly nods, leaning her cheek to his arm
(Molly) Are you alright?
* MorganK nods
(MorganK) Are you?
* Molly nods
(Molly) Yes, I think so
* MorganK nods
(Molly) How was James?
(MorganK) Realising its real and soon... he's scared I think
* Molly nods
(Molly) That is understandable, isn't it?
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* Molly takes his hand
(Molly) I have to fix this
(MorganK) Don't take it all on yourself... all you can do is try
(Molly) I am the only one who can save her and  the baby, the only one who can spare James a pain like you have endured.
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(MorganK) We need you here
(Molly) I know...
(MorganK) But...
(Molly) But they need me too
(MorganK) And we'll give as much as we can, but we can't give all... Varick needs us most
(Molly) It's complicated, liebes herz. If it had not happened how it did, it would be different...
(MorganK) Do I need to command you?
(Molly) You would do that?
(MorganK) To keep you with us, yes... I do not want to have to, but I will if I must...
(Molly) And if it costs Elsie's life... or the baby's  life?
(MorganK) Then the blame will sit on my shoulders alone
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* MorganK shrugs
(MorganK) If needs must
(Molly) I want to save them.
(MorganK) So do I
* Molly sighs
(Molly) It will be very difficult for me to stop
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* Molly nods
(Molly) We can only weight and see
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* Molly nods
(Molly) I know you are. You're the strongest person I know
* MorganK shrugs
(Molly) You are. All of this with Elsie and James, you are so resilient
(MorganK) I'm just doing what needs to be done
* Molly shrugs
(Molly) And with Alice and Florrie... you have a strength I can only envy
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* MorganK frowns
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* MorganK nods
(MorganK) I'm finding it... easier...
(Molly) Than you expected to?
(MorganK) Than it was to begin with
* Molly nods
(Molly) Which is a sign of your strength. Many could not have borne it without distress
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(MorganK) You're right, I think
* Molly nods
(Molly) Perhaps you would have wanted to, but it would have been hard. But now, you are much more able. You have come far
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(Molly) You're strong
* MorganK shrugs
** MorganK has quit (Quit: Leaving)
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(Molly) **shortly after, they go back indoors in time for the waking of the children. This gives Morgan chance to go to the main house to find out when Alice could see Mr Barker, Catherine's man of business**
* Morgan does so
(Molly) **Both Catherine and Richard Roberts are in Morgan's old office when he gets there.**
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** You're now known as Catherine
(Catherine) Come
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* Catherine and Richard are working with ledgers again
(Catherine) Morgan,  is everything well?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I've come to find out when Alice could see your man of business
(Catherine) He is coming for dinner this evening, would you and she like to join us?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) if thats acceptable
* Catherine nods
(Catherine) That would be nice
* Morgan nods at the ledgers
(Morgan) how's that coming along?
* Catherine nods
(Catherine) Very well
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) found the money yet?
(Catherine) For?
(Morgan) I'll take that as a no... 
(Catherine) I am not sure what you mean?
(Morgan) You recall what I intended coming here?
* Catherine just nods
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(Catherine) You didn't take a wage?
(Morgan) I took a little, but not what it was meant to be... that being said, the money saved wasn't intended for me, its yours... I put it aside for you in just in case...
(Catherine) In case what?
(Morgan) in case I succeeded in my intentions, or you fell on hard times...
(Catherine) R: Can you point out which ledger it is recorded in?
* Morgan points to one
(Catherine) **He opens it, studying it ((how much is it, what is it listed as?))
(Morgan) ((Netting - 15k Guilders))
(Catherine) R: That's a sizeable sum
* Catherine looks at it, then at Morgan
(Catherine) How did you manage that?!
(Morgan) If you go back a bit further, you'll see some outgoings that weren't necessary stop... and, frankly, the accounts were a mess. Your fathers account was never closed, so that was some of it...
* Catherine smiles
(Catherine) Thank you, Morgan
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) my job was to keep you safe... whether I was here or not was beside the point as far as I was concerned
* Catherine gets up and hugs him
* Morgan looks surprised but embraces her
(Catherine) This will make it much easier to help the poor people
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) There may have been interest added to it... I don't recall the exact terms
* Catherine sits back down
(Catherine) I will check with the bank
* Morgan nods
(Catherine) How is Elsie?
(Morgan) getting practice pains
(Catherine) What is that?
(Morgan) she gets pains similar to going into labour
(Catherine) Does that mean the baby is coming now?
(Morgan) Not right now but... it could be hours
(Catherine) Is there anything she needs?
* Morgan shakes his head
(Morgan) We've prepared as best we can
* Catherine nods, looking sad
(Catherine) If you think of anything though...
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I'll let you know
(Catherine) Thank you. I'll see you and Alice at dinner?
* Morgan nods before inclining his head to Mr Roberts
(Morgan) I'll see you later
(Catherine) **they both bid him farewell**
* Morgan heads back towards the cottage
(Catherine) **He is able to spend the afternoon playing with the children and the cat, which is nice. Florrie has obviously become fond of Varick as well, and after their tea they go up to bed at the same time. Varick gets into bed with the cat, waiting until Morgan has finished the story before asking "can I have the hammock next?"
** You're now known as Varick
(Morgan) You can use it until its time for us to sail again... 
(Varick) What then?
(Morgan) You won't need it on the Rose, the ship moves
(Varick) Do we have to leave it for Elsie and her baby?
(Morgan) No, but... Alice and Florrie are going to live on the island, so Florrie will need it... if you really want, I can get one for the Rose for you
* Varick nods
(Varick) I want one please
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) Alright
(Varick) Where are we going?
(Morgan) First, back to Eisen for Edwards wedding... then to see my uncle in Catterick... then we're going to see if we can find another country
(Varick) Is Florrie going to the wedding?
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* Morgan nods
(Morgan) but he doesn't know... 
(Varick) We can surprise him! *he smiles*
(Morgan) It would be a surprise... but I'll talk to him about it first so he can get used to it
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(Varick) Grown ups are complicated
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(Varick) Will Elsie and James get married when the baby comes?
* Morgan looks at him for a moment
(Morgan) Varick... you remember I told you about the man hurting Elsie?
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* Morgan nods
(Morgan) he hurt Elsie so badly that we think she'll die when the baby comes
* Varick looks really upset
(Varick) No! She can't!
* Morgan nods, opening his arms
(Morgan) I know, it makes me very sad too
* Varick hugs him hard
(Varick) I don't want her to die!
* Morgan rocks the boy gently
(Morgan) I know... I don't either, none of us want her to
(Varick) It's not fair! Why do all the people I love die?!
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(Morgan) I know its not fair
(Varick) You have to do something, Papa!! **he starts sobbing**
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* Varick just keeps crying
(Varick) [I can hear Varick, do you need me?]
(Morgan) [yes]
(Varick) **Molly comes in, sitting on the bed and stroking the boy's back** [Elsie?]
* Morgan nods
* Varick moves to hug her "Mama, you have to save Elsie!"
(Varick) **Molly strokes his head** I will do what I can, Mauschen
(Varick) No, you _have to_! She can't die, the baby needs her, and I love her **his words become broken by the crying**
* Morgan rubs the boys back
(Varick) **Molly nods** I will do my best
(Varick) **It takes a while for him to finally fall exhaustedly asleep in her arms, then she gently lays him down and tucks him in. She watches him a moment before heading out quietly
* Morgan follows her out
** You're now known as Molly
* Molly stands in the hall, looking solemn and thoughtful
(Molly) He will think I didnt try hard enough...
(Morgan) For a time perhaps
* Molly sighs "That will pain me greatly"
(Morgan) I know... I'll tell him it was my decision to stop
(Molly) He will be cross
(Morgan) Yes he will
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* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) it is what it is
* Molly nods
(Molly) I need to start cooking for those of us not going to the main house
(Morgan) Lady Torrington has asked me to take Alice to meet her man of business...
* Molly nods
(Molly) That will be good
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) so we won't be here for dinner
* Molly nods
(Molly) Alright my love
* Molly gently kisses his cheek before going downstairs
* Morgan sighs following her down
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(Alice) **The meal is good, and the four of them sit in the main dining room, the place he had eaten many meals, as well as the first place he saw Molly. The dinner is productive, Catherine and Alice both having suggestions, and the man being enthusiastic. He and Alice walk back towards the cottage.**
(Alice) I think it will be profitable
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I get the feeling I've done myself out of some business there
* Alice nods
(Alice) I am not planning to swindle you. I will provide for Florrie, I don't need to get wealthy for that
(Morgan) I have no doubt of that... I've got some ships being built for trade, dealing with Lady Torrington hadn't even occurred to me
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(Alice) I thought you would be mostly running trade in Eisen
(Morgan) Mostly... 
(Alice) Maybe there's something we could work out
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) I'm not worried about it
* Alice nods
(Alice) You wouldn't be interested in the Blessing becoming part of your fleet?
(Morgan) I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought about it, but I know your independence is important
(Alice) Only because of Florrie. I had to keep away from the arranged marriage, and then I had to make sure I could provide for Florrie
* Morgan nods
(Alice) I feel I can trust you, Morgan. I haven't really had that before. I can trust you with my ship, and with my daughter
(Morgan) I cannot express how... touched I am by that
* Alice nods
(Alice) What I also want is to make you her guardian, if something happens to me.
* Morgan stops
(Morgan) You would not prefer a member of your family?
* Alice shakes her head
(Alice) I wouldn't have stayed sailing around if it was very easy with my family. They don't approve of how I ran away, or Florrie came out of wedlock.
* Morgan nods slowly
(Morgan) surely they would not hold that against her
(Alice) They like her, but my youngest brother is too flighty to raise a child, and my other brother who is the landowner now wouldn't want a bastard niece in his nursery
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I'll have to speak with Molly
* Alice nods
(Alice) Thank you. Maybe you could talk about  me being part of your fleet with her?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) of course
(Morgan) Does Florrie know you're going to be living on the island?
(Alice) Not yet
(Morgan) how do you think she'll take it?
(Alice) I think she will love it
(Morgan) There's a herb garden, I would imagine she'll enjoy dabbling in there
* Alice nods
(Alice) She will
* Morgan nods, starting to walk again
* Alice does likewise
(Alice) We will be foing before lunchtime
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) Where are you headed?
(Alice) North coast, just before the channel between Avalon and the highland marches
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) be careful
* Alice nods
(Alice) I will **they get to the cottage**
(Alice) **Inside, there is laughter from the parlour. HH, Inga and Molly seem to be having a great time**
* Morgan lets Alice through before leaning against the jamb, watching them
(Alice) **They seem to be playing some sort of card game that involves drinking**
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** You're now known as Molly
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(Molly) Do you want to join us, liebing?
(Morgan) What are you playing?
(Molly) HH: I'm beatin' them at poker, they're gonna be pretty tipsy soon **they both giggle**
* Morgan nods, going to sit by Molly
* Molly pours him some blokners into a glass as well as topping up her brandy. The play is pretty fast, he and HH both doing well, and the girls ending up drinking more than either of their husbands. The giggling only gets worse
* Molly leans against him, smiling. She's definitely tipsy now
(Molly) How was your meal?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) it was good
* Molly nods. HH beats them all, making them all have to drink
* Molly downs her shot of cherry brandy, and does Inga
* Morgan does the same with the blokners
(Molly) **The play continues a little while before HH glances at Inga then downs his drink
(Molly) HH: Bedtime for us
* Morgan nods, bidding them goodnight
(Molly) **HH helps Inga up, keeping her close as they say goodnight and go out of the front door**
* Molly watches the fire, sipping the final shot much slower than she's imbibed the previous ones
(Morgan) Are you alright?
* Molly nods, smiling
(Molly) Yes
* Molly looks at him
(Molly) And you, mon petit chou?
* Morgan nods slightly
(Molly) Are you sure?
(Morgan) Just some things to think about
* Molly takes a deep breath
(Molly) Do tou wish to discuss them, or think on them yourself?
* Morgan smiles slightly
(Morgan) I would not bring you down my love... its nice to see you happy and relaxed
* Molly laughs softly
(Molly) It is mostly alcohol and thoughts of you that have me so
* Morgan nods
* Molly takes his hand
(Molly) You do not have to bear your troubles alone
(Morgan) I worry you will be displeased
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(Molly) The things I would be displeased with you over are few, and none that I can imagine ever occuring
* Morgan takes a breath, nodding
(Morgan) Alice has asked me to consider the Blessing being part of our fleet...
* Molly nods
(Molly) That isnt a bad idea, depending upon the conditions
(Morgan) such as?
(Molly) Who pays for what, percentages of profits, what happens when she is past repair, what if Alice wishes to go her own way
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Why does that worry you?
(Morgan) I worry you feel intruded upon...
(Molly) Why?
(Morgan) you were ill at ease with Alice and Florrie
(Molly) I have had more time to get used to it
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) She has asked something else of me
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(Morgan) <Molly> Who pays for what, percentages of profits, what happens when she is past repair, what if Alice wishes to go her own way
(Morgan)  * Morgan nods
(Morgan)  <Molly> Why does that worry you?
(Morgan)  <Morgan> I worry you feel intruded upon...
(Morgan)  <Molly> Why?
(Morgan)  <Morgan> you were ill at ease with Alice and Florrie
(Morgan)  <Molly> I have had more time to get used to it
(Morgan)  * Morgan nods
(Morgan)  <Morgan> She has asked something else of me
* Molly looks intrigued
(Morgan) She wants me to be Florries guardian in case something should happen to Alice
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* Morgan frowns slightly, watching he
(Molly) And what thinks you?
(Morgan) I'd like to know what you think
* Molly looks at the fire a few minutes
(Molly) I can understand why she would request that, especially as I know her own family would not be suitable
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) She trusts me... says she hasn't really had that before
* Molly nods
(Molly) Then it would make sense that she would want you to raise her daughter
* Morgan nods
* Molly nods
(Molly) And you would be reluctant to let your niece be raised in less than optimal circumstances, which means even if you were not her guardian you would possibly pursue the option.
(Morgan) would I?
(Molly) I think so
* Morgan nods
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* Molly glances at him
(Molly) So why drag it out? This way is cleaner.
(Morgan) Because I do not wish to upset you
(Molly) I would be mostly concerned for you,  for what living each day with her as she grows up would put you through.
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I don't pretend it would be easy
* Molly nods
(Molly) It would be difficult. But Alice is young and healthy, there is no good reason you would have to step into her shoes
* Morgan nods
(Molly) It is up to you, my love. I will stand beside you no matter what you decide
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) alright. thank you blossom
* Molly watches him
(Molly) You need not thank me. I made you a promise a long time ago to give you any comfort or aid
(Morgan) I know
* Molly nods
(Molly) When must you have decided?
(Morgan) realistically, I already have
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(Morgan) partly... and that you might see issues I did not
* Molly thinks
(Molly) It would be impossible to keep her from coming into contact with Edward and your Father. She would have to adapt to Eisen. Varick would have a sibling without the slow introduction of a newborn, and might be jealous.
(Morgan) They're very attached to eachtoehr already
(Molly) They are.  Sascha and Otto would have the same distress as you...
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) We wouldn't be there much, though
(Molly) No... there would be much gossip
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) yes there would
(Molly) It could be hard to overcome, and harm  Edward, unless lies would be told
* Morgan frowns
* Molly smiles slightly, watching the flames
(Morgan) What makes you smile?
(Molly) I ought to have known you would not approve of such a suggestion *she smiles at him*
* Morgan nods
* Molly smiles more
(Molly) The only sort of lying you like is one of us on our backs *she laughs softly*
* Morgan nods
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(Molly) It would be wise to consider though
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye, it would
(Molly) We would all need to be on the same page
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye
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* Morgan frowns again
* Molly smiles again
(Molly) It _would_ make Florrie's adult  life easier to be acknowledged though, wouldn't it?
(Morgan) Yes, it would
(Molly) And that would mean her mother having been his Mistress
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) that would make sense, yes
(Molly) But it would be a lie...
* Morgan nods
* Molly watches him, voice becoming quiet
(Molly) You'd lie for her...
(Morgan) It wouldn't be me having to lie about it
(Molly) It would, because you know that is not what happened
(Morgan) I would not be correcting anyone, I wouldn't be the one saying it
(Molly) You would be being careful
(Molly) What _would_ you lie for?
* Morgan frowns
(Morgan) I don't know... 
* Molly nods
(Molly) It matters to you
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) a great deal
(Molly) Why?
(Morgan) I don't know... but it does
(Molly) Has that always been the case? It cannot have been practical, given what you did in the War?
(Morgan) No, it hasn't always been the case... mostly since I was here
* Molly thoughtfully watches the fire
(Molly) Interesting
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(Molly) I cannot imagine it was based on a sense of religious duty to honesty
* Morgan shakes his head
(Morgan) no
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(Molly) It is rather a puzzle, my love
(Molly) It was gradual rather than a specific decision?
(Morgan) I suppose so, aye
(Molly) Has it hindered you often?
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) I've managed to skirt around it for the most part
(Molly) Can you think of any lies you have had to tell?
(Morgan) There's a difference between a lie and misinformation, I think... like when I pretend to be someone else to get information
* Molly smiles
(Molly) Some would argue the difference is very minor indeed
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(Morgan) thats their concern 
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(Morgan) I think to some its a natural thing to do
* Molly nods
(Molly) And sometimes it is a necessity, when one has no other choices
* Morgan nods
(Molly) I lied to Curtis when I could not avoid it, and I would have lied many times had I married him. Likely daily
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(Molly) [17:27] (Molly) I lied to Curtis when I could not avoid it, and I would have lied many times had I married him. Likely daily
* Morgan nods
(Molly) I suppose it does not bother me as it does you. I will lie if I feel I need to, to protect myself and my loved ones
* Morgan nods
* Molly watches the fire again
(Molly) I wonder how long we have before the baby cones
(Molly) Comes*
* Morgan sighs
(Morgan) I wish I knew
* Molly nods
(Molly) It feels as if I am permanently on edge for it
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(Molly) Beth said first babies are often late
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) but we'll spend the entire time expecting it to be any moment
* Molly nods
(Molly) I suppose though that will be the same when we eventually have a baby?
(Morgan) oh I would imagine so
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(Morgan) Not for  awhile, no
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(Molly) Perhaps Inga and Heinzharold will have a baby we can dote on first
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(Molly) She would be pleased, I think
(Morgan) He was terrified of losing her during the birth
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(Molly) Is that not normal?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I think with most its... a worry... he was _terrified_
* Molly nods
(Molly) And you?
(Morgan) More worried this time round thanks to Alarice...
(Molly) In what way?
(Morgan) because of the cast...
(Molly) There will be no long-term effects, my love *she squeezes his hand*
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(Molly) [18:20] (Molly) There will be no long-term effects, my love *she squeezes his hand*
(Morgan) you are certain of it?
* Molly nods
(Molly) Absolutely certain. Everything is back to normal in that regard
* Morgan nods
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* Morgan nods
(Molly) I think it is time I retired, my love *she smiles, fingers coming to her lower lip automatically* Will you be walking the grounds?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye, I think so
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(Molly) I will see you shortly then
* Morgan nods, going and getting his coat on to walk the grounds
(Molly) **Its peaceful, guards where they should be. By the time he gets back Molly is asleep
* Morgan smiles to himself, getting undressed and carefully into bed
* Molly doesn't wake
* Morgan settles down to sleep
(Molly) *His dream picks up the thread of Molly helping him and Jana to Foxcroft,  and then helping get her to sleep. He is stirred to awareness by Jana saying "cow!" In Avalonian. Lying propped up on the couch in the parlour, it is already full daylight. Molly replies "That's right. Cow… moo!"
* Morgan stretches
* Molly stands up from where she has been sat on the floor. She's wearing an apron, there's a mark on it. She looks very neat and tidy otherwise
(Molly) Good morning. Let me get you some tea, breakfast, and send for warm water to wash.
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(Morgan) thank you
* Molly goes to do this
(Molly) **Jana toddles over to him with a wooden cow "Vati, cow!"
** You're now known as Jana
* Morgan nods, making a mooing noise
* Jana sits in his lap
(Jana) Vati, asleep **she puts her hands together beside her face,  closing her eyes**
(Morgan) Yes, I was... I was very tired
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(Jana) Cow climb hill. Giddy up.
(Morgan) Giddy up?
(Jana) **Molly is giving instructions at the door to the servant**
(Jana) Cow go giddy up.
* Morgan nods slightly
(Jana) **Molly brings him a cup of tea and some toast, smiling**
(Jana) M: Here we are. Jana has had breakfast and a wash.
(Morgan) Thank you... you've done so much
(Jana) M: *she smiles* Not at all. Do you feel more rested now?
(Morgan) somewhat, aye
(Jana) M: I am glad to hear it. She slept soundly until nine
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) good... Theus knows she needed to
(Jana) M: She did. **There's a knock at the door**
* Morgan gets up to answer it
(Jana) **Christopher stands in the doorway** Good morning, dear boy. How are we?
(Morgan) Better for some sleep
(Jana) **He nods, putting a hand on Morgan's shoulder* Very good. May I come in?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) of course
(Jana) **Christopher does so. He bows slightly to Molly who has Jana on her hip** Good morning, Miss Forrester. Your coachman is ready to take you back to Coleraine.
(Jana) M: *she nods, handing Jana over to Morgan** Thank you, my Lord. I should be on my way, I have somewhere to be tonight.
* Jana cuddles in to Morgan
* Morgan holds her gently
(Morgan) thank you for your help... I don't know what I'd have done were it not for you
(Jana) M: *she smiles* I am just glad to have helped. *she takes off the apron*
(Jana) C: **he looks at her* You're the one who sings in the Royal Stag every Friday and Saturday evening? **Molly nods, smiling warmly** Indeed I am. I do not wish to burden my aunt whilst I stay with her, so when I am not on some adventure or another, I sing to earn my way
* Morgan watches them, bouncing Jana gently
(Jana) C: Let me walk you out to the courtyard. Dear boy, I will be back
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) of course
(Jana) M: **she tickles Jana's cheek, making the girl smile** Farewell, sweetheart
(Jana) M: *she looks to Morgan* Take care, my Lord
(Morgan) and you...
(Jana) **Christopher leads her out. She casts one final smile to the bereaved pair as she goes out of the door*
* Jana looks at Morgan, speaking Eisen "Vati, eat toast"
(Morgan) You want some toast?
* Jana nods
* Morgan nods, taking her to the tray and giving her some toast
* Jana sits on the couch, eating it. The clock on the mantle chimes once
* Morgan glances at it, before watching Jana
(Jana) **it says quarter before six. That makes no sense, and then it Dawn's on him it is the dawn watch and this is not real**
* Morgan watches his daughter sadly
* Jana hands him a piece of toast
(Jana) Vati sad?
* Morgan takes it, kissing her crown
(Morgan) As long as I live little lady, I will always love you
* Jana looks up at him
(Jana) Okay. Got jam?
* Morgan nods, putting some on the toast before kissing her again and trying to wake up
(Jana) **He does so. In the bed Molly is in his arms, asleep with her head beneath his chin**
** You're now known as Molly
* Morgan kisses her head before gently extracting himself and getting up
* Molly stirs
(Molly) Oh, it is dawn already?
(Morgan) nearly, aye
* Molly nods
(Molly) Nightmares again, liebling?
(Morgan) an alternate path I think... I realised it was a dream, but... its hard seeing Jana
* Molly nods
(Molly) Can I do anything?
(Morgan) I don't think so
* Molly nods
(Molly) Do you wish to be alone?
(Morgan) I... no, but I need coffee 
* Molly nods, getting up
(Molly) I will come with you then
* Morgan nods, getting dressed
* Molly pulls on a shift then a dressing gown before heading downstairs to put the kettle on the stove
* Morgan follows her down
* Molly sits beside him with her own coffee several minutes later
(Molly) We are nearly out of coffee
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I was going to ask one of the staff to fetch some from the Rose
* Molly nods
(Molly) Are you escorting Alice and Florrie to their ship?
(Morgan) I'd like to but... I don't think its wise for me to be away, even for a few hours
* Molly nods
(Molly) Alright, my love. Do you wish to talk about it?
(Morgan) Realising its a dream is almost as painful as the grief...
* Molly nods
(Molly) It is very hard
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Would you like me to take the edge off?
* Morgan shakes his head
(Morgan) No
(Molly) Liebes herz, you do not have to suffer it...
* Molly watches him sadly
(Morgan) How can I ever get past it if I don't deal with it
(Molly) You do not think that is what you have been doing all this time?
* Molly sips her coffee
(Morgan) No, I don't... 
(Molly) I only hope that it is part of the process, and not you holding the pain close to punish yourself
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I don't think I am
* Molly nods
(Molly) Alright, my love
* Molly takes his hand
(Molly) I am sorry you must bear this, but you do not have to do so alone
(Morgan) I know blossom
* Molly sits quietly with him until it is time for him to go out for dawn
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(Molly) **Things are already busy when he gets back, children at the table while Molly and Alice are cooking. Both little faces are excited to see him
(Molly) V: Papa, you can sit next to me
* Morgan nods, sitting by him, pulling him close
(Molly) **Florrie tries to climb into Morgan's lap, bringing toast with her
* Morgan lets her
* Molly brings him tea and toast. In an apron with a mark, the combination of things are eerily similar to the dream last night
* Morgan blinks a couple of times before sipping his tea
* Molly watches him a moment before going over to the stove
(Molly) Your chicken porridge will be ready in a moment, mon petit chou...
* Morgan shudders
(Molly) V: *he starts laughing* That means cabbage!
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) yes it does
(Molly) **Florrie looks at Morgan** what kind of cabbage?
(Morgan) a small one
(Molly) **Alice looks confused, but puts porridge on the table for the children along with a pot of honey**
* Morgan looks at her
(Morgan) a nickname she has for me... little cabbage... 
(Molly) F: like a Vendel Ballhead?
* Molly and Alice both start laughing, and Varick joins in though doesn't seem to get it
* Morgan nods before humming to himself
(Molly) F: Grow good plants in Vendel. Got Tulips
(Molly) A: Florrie loves the markets in Vendel. I've always liked it there, especially Kursk ((capital city)) **he gets a feeling  of deja vu**
* Morgan tilts his head
(Molly) **When he first bumped into Yensid, Yensid said Edward was in Vendel looking for an acquaintance*
* Morgan picks up some toast, eating some slowly
(Molly) **Edward had also mentioned having that dream Molly had had: staying the night in the waterwheel house in the Schwarzenwald, and making love by the fire with an old acquaintance.
(Morgan) ((I'm not really sure where much of this goes right now))
* Molly sets down cooked breakfast in front of Morgan, though Florrie seems settled eating her porridge on his lap
(Molly) ((Was Edward looking for Alice earlier in the year? Was Alice the one in his dream? Is it possible that she was of more interest to him than a one night stand))
(Molly) I haven't been to Vendel yet, though I know generally Eisen men do not like the Vendel much
* Morgan nods slightly
(Molly) A: They are very good traders, but they will swindle you any chance they get
(Molly) **Florrie's porridge doesnt smell chickeny, but even still, the aroma of it is a reminder of that awful meal
(Morgan) I've not had reason to trade with them...
(Molly) **Florrie takes a big spoonful, bringing it to Morgan's face* Eat porridge, ballhead?
* Morgan shakes his head, trying not to laugh
* Molly bites her lip, trying desperately not to giggle, whilst Alice looks apologetically at Morgan
(Molly) **Florrie puts down the spoon, offering him her partly chewed toast** Toast?
(Morgan) No thank you ,I've had some
* Molly takes her apron off. "I uhh... I'm going to check on Elsie, I will be back soon" She's still trying not to laugh
* Morgan nods
* Molly goes next door
** You're now known as Alice
(Alice) Do you want me to take Florrie?
(Morgan) No, she's alright
* Alice nods
(Alice) We will need to be going soon
(Morgan) I assume you have access to a solicitor?
(Alice) **Varick is eating quietly, but he's watching the grown ups. Florrie is eating but making a mess**
(Alice) Only on the east coast
(Morgan) I have given thought to your request...
(Alice) And what have you decided?
(Morgan) I will do as you ask
* Alice 's relief is clear
(Alice) Thank you, you've no idea how much peace of mind that gives me
* Morgan nods
(Alice) I will see a solicitor before we sail
(Morgan) With regards to the ship, there are details we'd need to work out, but assuming we could agree on things, I'd be happy to welcome you to my fleet...
* Alice nods
(Alice) Where should I write to you?
(Morgan) I'll work it out and leave the information in the farmhouse if we leave before you return
* Alice nods
(Alice) I feel like we were very fortunate to have bumped into you. What are the chances of that? If it hadn't been for you getting delayed by the storm we would have missed you
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) quite the coincidence
(Alice) And if she hadn't looked like your daughter, we would have passed each other by unawares
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) indeed we would
(Alice) **Varick looks at Morgan** Florrie looks like Jana?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) very very much like her
(Alice) V: *he looks at Florrie, who is now at least ten percent porridge* will our babies look like her?
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(Morgan) I have no idea
(Alice) V: Will they look like Molly?
(Morgan) Don't know... its really hard to guess
(Alice) V: Will Uncle Edward's other children look like Lady Hapsburg? She's _very_ pretty
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(Alice) V: *he looks at Alice* My Uncle is getting married at Prophet's Mass, and I am going to be his page boy
* Alice smiles "That's an important job"
(Alice) V: I have been page boy three times already. I am getting _too old_
(Morgan) You think so?
(Alice) **Varick nods** I think this is my last time, unless you or Mama have to get married again
* Alice eats quietly, watching Morgan
(Morgan) I don't suppose there's anyone else to get married that you'd need to be page boy for...
(Alice) **He shrugs, eating* Sometimes parents die, then you get a different parent
* Morgan nods, hugging him closer for a moment
(Alice) Not always though. My Father didn't remarry after my mother died
(Alice) V: *he looks at Alice* Why did she die?
* Alice glances at Morgan to see if she should answer
* Morgan nods slightly
(Alice) She got very sick, and eventually her body stopped working
(Alice) V: *he nods* My mother died when I was a baby, then my stepmother got her head chopped off
* Alice frowns, trying to work out if it is some sort of fairytale story
(Morgan) Haven't had a lot of luck growing up have you
(Alice) V: *he shrugs* I have good parents now
(Alice) **the front door opens, and HH comes in, grinning** Good mornin'!
(Morgan) I'm always surprised that you don't magically appear as soon as bacon hits the pan
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* HH helps himself, then sits on the other side of Varick, speaking Eisen "Got woken up t' come and eat b'fore getting a cart ready to take th' hammock down to the ship"
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(HH) [19:40] * HH helps himself, then sits on the other side of Varick, speaking Eisen "Got woken up t' come and eat b'fore getting a cart ready to take th' hammock down to the ship"
* Morgan nods
(HH) Thought I migh' take Varick and Inga too
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) Get the coffee from the Rose would you?
* HH nods
(HH) Anythin' else y' need fetching?
(Morgan) I don't... _think_ so
(HH) Should I ask th' boss?
* HH smirks
* Morgan nods slightly
(HH) [Elsie is fine, nothing happening today I think]
(Morgan) [Excellent]
(HH) **A little while later, everyone is gathered together at the coachyard to say goodbye. HH, Inga and Varick are up on the cart. Alice and Florrie stand near the coach. Goodbyes are said to Elsie and James and HH gets underway, leaving just Molly and Morgan with Edward's former lover and child
** You're now known as Alice
* Alice looks to Morgan
(Alice) Thank you for having us
(Morgan) Its been our pleasure... thank you for taking the chance
(Alice) [Will we give her one of the paired mirrors?]
(Morgan) [I think so]
(Alice) I look forward to seeing you all soon
(Alice) **Molly hands Morgan a wooden box from under her cloak**
* Morgan takes it before holding it out to Alice
(Alice) What is this ?
(Morgan) its a box
* Alice opens it. She looks confused
(Alice) It's a mirror, but it has writing on it
(Morgan) Its... well, its a mirror but, instead of showing yourself, it shows what the other half of the mirror would reflect...  We've got one. If you need to speak to us, leave a note on the mirror and we'll see it. We'll do the same
(Alice) That's unusual. Alright.
* Morgan nods
(Alice) **beside him, Molly smiles absently**
(Alice) **Florrie comes to Morgan, holding her arms up to him**
* Morgan picks her up
(Alice) **she holds onto him tightly**
* Morgan rocks her slightly
(Morgan) you be good for your mama, alright?
(Alice) F: **he can feel hot wet tears on his neck** want to stay
* Alice looks slightly surprised
(Morgan) Its alright, we'll see eachother soon
(Alice) **She just holds tighter**
* Morgan rocks her gently
(Morgan) Its alright
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(Alice) Come on Florrie, your plants will need you
(Alice) **Florrie pulls away, looking at Morgan** Bye
(Morgan) Bye Florrie... we'll see you soon
(Alice) **Florrie kisses his cheek before wriggling to get down**
* Alice looks properly shocked by this
* Morgan lets her down
(Morgan) We'll add that to the list of things I wasn't expecting today
(Alice) **Florrie gives Molly a brief hug before getting into the carriage**
* Alice smiles at Morgan
(Alice) I wasnt either
(Morgan) I could tell
* Alice nods
(Alice) Goodbye, take care
(Morgan) and you
* Alice gets in, and they wave goodbye as the coachman pulls out. Molly watches him sidelong
** You're now known as Molly
(Molly) Are you alright?
(Morgan) That was... difficult
(Molly) What do you need, my love?
* Molly takes his hand gently
* Morgan draws a deep, slow breath
(Morgan) I'm alright I think... I knew it would be harder than usual
* Molly gently leads him back towards the cottages. She waits until they're inside before she wraps her arms around his neck. Her voice is soft and quiet
(Molly) It's understandable, liebes herz
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Talk to me...
(Morgan) Just... difficult seeing her go. 
* Molly nods
(Molly) You care for her greatly
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) though its more that she looks like she does... it felt like letting go
* Molly holds him still, nodding a little
(Molly) Yes
(Morgan) on top of my dream...
* Molly nods again
(Molly) I can only imagine how much it hurts right now
* Morgan sighs heavily
(Morgan) I'll be alright
(Molly) You do not have to be alright with me, my love. I am your _wife_.
(Morgan) I mean it, blossom... its painful, but I will be alright... 
(Molly) I know you will be alright. What I am telling you is that you need not put a brave face on it all for me.
(Morgan) I know my love
* Molly nods, loosening her grip a little
(Molly) I will make some tea, shall I?
(Morgan) please... 
* Molly lets go, moving to do so
(Molly) What will you do now?
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) carry on
(Molly) I meant today, with everyone out
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* Molly nods
(Molly) I can find things to be going along with so that you have some time
(Morgan) No need... unless you wish to
(Molly) No, but I thought perhaps you wished to be alone
* Morgan shrugs
(Morgan) Not especially
* Molly nods, bringing him some of his Uncle's tea. The fact that it is the same one she brought him in the dream is of little surprise
(Molly) Perhaps we will just spend some nice quiet hours then, if that is what would help today
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) if there's nothing that needs doing, that would be nice
(Molly) Nothing that cannot wait
* Molly sits down beside him, sipping her tea
(Molly) Nothing that is as important to me as you are
(Morgan) I should've asked HeinzHarold to bring my guitar
* Molly nods
(Molly) Or your violin
(Molly) Oh! We could leave a note for Alice, and if she sees it she could ask him?
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) thats a good idea... ideally the guitar
* Molly nods, standing up
(Molly) I'll go up and do it
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) thank you blossom
* Molly kisses his crown, staying there a few moments
(Molly) It is not a trouble
* Molly takes a deep breath, then pulls away, going to the stairs
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(Molly) **They spend the time quietly, mainly in the parlour by the fire. Captain  Ulysses takes up position in Morgan's lap. Morgan mostly watches from the window whilst sketching, a mild drizzle picking up whilst she works through a pile of darning and fixing. Very little is said, the rain, fire and occasional chime of the church clock providing the noise.
(Molly) **The others are not back before lunch, so Molly makes them some, the rain heavier. After going upstairs to check the mirror, she comes back down**
(Molly) Heinzharold will bring your guitar. They are staying on the Rose for lunch and Varick's nap, and plan to return before his tea time.
* Morgan nods
* Molly sits in a chair by the fire
(Molly) Alice saw the solicitor before she saw the mirror. Heinzharold and Inga witnessed her update Will
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) She was very relieved
* Molly nods
(Molly) I am sure it must be very unnerving to not have security for one's child
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I would imagine so
* Molly nods
(Molly) We've known them such little time, yet it seems... I don't know. Like a missing piece of a puzzle has been put in place.
* Molly watches the orange and gold flames
(Morgan) oh?
(Molly) It's hard to explain really
(Molly) I do wonder though, how Edward will take this. He has been so worried that he is unable to give Mina a child...
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) in truth I am... worried about telling him
* Molly nods
(Molly) I can do so, if you prefer
(Morgan) No... I should do it
(Molly) Why should you?
(Morgan) its my duty, he's my brother... because of how she looks... I suspect he's going to feel guilty, too...
* Molly nods
(Molly) I should imagine he will...
* Morgan nods
* Molly watches him
(Molly) Might I make a suggestion?
* Morgan nods
(Molly) Tell him that she looks like Jana somewhat after telling him he has a daughter
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) aye
(Morgan) He doesn't need to know that part just yet
* Molly nods
(Molly) He needs to come to terms with it without that additional issue
(Morgan) Agreed
(Morgan) Him knowing that immediately wouldn't help, and it'd make him feel worse
* Molly sighs "I actually feel for him"
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) it wasn't so long ago I'd relish the pain it will cause him...
* Molly nods
(Molly) Indeed.
(Molly) But then you did not know how incredibly guilty he felt
* Morgan nods
(Molly) I do not know if he will ever be able to have a relationship with her because of it
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) I know
* Molly goes back to watching the fire as the rain pours down outside
(Molly) I suppose we can only wait and see
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) indeed
* Molly is quiet a little while before shaking it off
(Molly) I wonder if we should have Elsie and James move back in here
(Morgan) Probably would be safer
* Molly nods
(Molly) I will go and speak to them then, unless you have a need of me?
(Morgan) No, its fine blossom
* Molly nods, standing up
(Molly) I will be around if you change your mind, my love
* Morgan nods
(Morgan) alright
* Molly gets on a cloak before going next door
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