------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 29 December 2021 13:17:17 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea (Morgan) Of course, with Heinzharold and Inga at Sunnymeade most of the day, our old cottage, and therefore your former bedroom, will be completely empty... (Morgan) that is true (Morgan) Maybe I will have to keep the catch up short and sweet, hmm? (Morgan) * Morgan nods (Morgan) I think so (Morgan) * Molly smiles at him, holding his hand in both of hers. She looks happy and flushed, and not at all pale and limp as she was in the nightmare, yet a cold sensation runs down his spine at the recollection (Molly) **Catherine's house is running as it always did, servants going about their work with the occasional gossip and laughter. Molly smiles at his profile as they pass through the dining room, still hand in hand** (Molly) Sometimes it still catches me by surprise when I am here, that I can hold your hand like this * Morgan nods (Morgan) I know what you mean * Molly squeezes gently, smiling more (Molly) Where do you think we might find him? (Morgan) I've no idea... grab one of the staff * Molly does, and is pointed in the direction of the library with the promise of a tea tray to follow. In the library they find the doctor up the ladder poking around on the top shelf * Molly glances at Morgan, brows raised, but says nothing (Morgan) Something we can help you find? (Molly) R: I was looking for a specific book on medicine I gifted to the late Lord Torrington many years ago. This is where I las-... Ah ha! * Molly looks around. There's no sign of Catherine, and the doctor looks to have been made comfortable by the staff (Morgan) I see (Molly) [He seems to be very familiar with the house...] (Morgan) [indeed he does] (Molly) R: **He bows politely to them both* A fine morning, I hope Your Excellencies are both well? * Molly gives him the appropriate curtsey for their respective ranks "Thank you, my Lord. We are quite well, and hope you are also?" (Molly) **He nods, taking the book and putting it on the main table. A maid brings them coffee, and once poured she retreats, shutting the door** (Molly) R: Her Grace spoke to me last night of the young woman who is with child. I hope she is well also? * Molly takes a seat at the table with her coffee, the cue the doctor was waiting for before also sitting. He adjusts his spectacles. Morgan can discern a similarity in his eyes and Sebastian's. (Morgan) She's as well as can be expected (Molly) R: *he nods* she is resting and eating well? ** You're now known as Rosenkrantz (Morgan) Very hungry and thirsty this morning (Rosenkrantz) *he nods, smiling* The baby is moving frequently? * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) Very good. I am sorry to pry, but when you are medically inclined, you become interested in anyone's conditions (Rosenkrantz) **Molly smiles, nodding* I have found that too * Rosenkrantz smiles at the girl he saved "And how are you now? Do you have any lasting problems?" (Rosenkrantz) **Molly shakes her head** No, I gradually stopped having restrictions on my breathing and coughing when under stress or if it was raining **these things only stopped because she used her healing magic on them* * Rosenkrantz looks genuinely pleased by this "Very good. Many consumptive patients suffer on for years. Illnesses of breathing is my speciality" (Rosenkrantz) **Molly glances at Morgan* That was lucky, wasnt it? (Morgan) indeed * Rosenkrantz looks at Morgan (Rosenkrantz) Where are you from, your Excellency? (Morgan) Sudlachenburg * Rosenkrantz looks thoughtful (Rosenkrantz) Ahhh yes, in the Schwarzenwald * Morgan nods (Morgan) more or less (Rosenkrantz) It is a beautiful area, I have heard. One of the early adopters of Objectionism too * Morgan nods (Morgan) it is indeed a beautiful place, if... stark (Rosenkrantz) **Molly sips her coffee, but her knee presses to his leg reassuringly** * Rosenkrantz drinks a mouthful of coffee. He looks relaxed but interested (Rosenkrantz) What is stark about it? (Morgan) The landscape isn't much apart from the Schwarzenwald... and inside the forest itself is quite bleak * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) Black bark, isn't it? * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) Her Grace said you both worked here a while. (Morgan) I mostly just shouted at people (Rosenkrantz) It sounds like quite a tale, a Duke in the employ of a young noblewoman, and a poor girl recovering from a life-threatening illness (Morgan) I wasn't a Duke then * Rosenkrantz nods. He looks at Molly compassionately "I hope you were able to reunite with your family" (Rosenkrantz) *Molly nods* I was. My parents live in Sudlachenburg now and are very happy* * Rosenkrantz nods "Very good. And now you are happily married too?" Molly looks at Morgan, smiling "I rather think so" * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) Excellent. That is what I like to see with patients. Everyone loves a Happily Ever After, don't they? (Rosenkrantz) **Molly smiles "Are your children married, my Lord?" *he shakes his head* Ilena will be coming out in the main court season as a debutante in the spring, and Seb is still looking for Miss Right. (Rosenkrantz) **Molly nods, sipping her coffee** (Rosenkrantz) I have hopes he will do so soon. We were not expecting him to be Freiarr Insel, but it seems that is what will happen (Morgan) You were not expecting him to be? (Rosenkrantz) No, I am the youngest of three brothers. Both my brothers have passed on (Morgan) I see (Rosenkrantz) M: They had no children? (Rosenkrantz) My eldest brother Bartholomew's whole family were killed when the Vaticine troops took Insel. My middle brother Leopold had none. (Rosenkrantz) *Molly nods* I am sorry to hear that * Rosenkrantz thanks her "That was how the War was, unfortunately. Many younger sons had to assume titles they didn't want" (Rosenkrantz) *Molly nods again* * Rosenkrantz looks to Morgan (Rosenkrantz) Is that how you came to be a Duke? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) that title was granted by Eisenfurst Fischler recently * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) Holding land isn't suited to everyone. It is a great responsibility and privilege, but it is a hard thing for a man with other dreams to carry (Morgan) I worry that too many see it as a right rather than a responsibility * Rosenkrantz nods (Rosenkrantz) I agree with you. Running land is a bit like running a field hospital. If you do it wrong, people die. You can try to have the best field hospital, but at the end of the day you can only rest easy knowing you've done your best for each patient * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) Bart was an excellent Freiarr. His demise caused great upset in the people, as well as being occupied (Rosenkrantz) M: What happened after the War? (Rosenkrantz) The garrison at Dietmund, which is on the north coast of the island fell to Objectionist troops at the beginning of September '64, and my brother Leopold stepped up to be the Freiarr. Then the War ended and we rebuilt. Leopold died in '66, about six months before I met you (Rosenkrantz) [You and Heinzharold made the garrison fall... it was August '64 you were there] (Morgan) [yes] (Rosenkrantz) **He can feel a wealth of pride in him swell forth from her emotions** (Rosenkrantz) M: And now you are the Freiarr * Rosenkrantz nods "I am, though medicine is still my true calling, I'm sorry to say. For Seb, his will remain the sea" (Rosenkrantz) M: *she nods* I can understand that. At least in Insel he is close to the sea each day? * Rosenkrantz nods "Running a ship for trade will help him when the time comes, and we will look for a match that compliments his strengths" (Rosenkrantz) **Molly sips her coffee again** Morgan said you were at S-... your son's birth? * Rosenkrantz nods "I've been at several, it happens often in field hospitals where you have followers of the drum, though he was born on board a ship when we were on holiday. In the first decade of the War the fighting was less frequent and less of us had been conscripted" (Rosenkrantz) **Molly nods** * Rosenkrantz looks to Morgan (Rosenkrantz) Her Grace tells me the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy of your friend Elsie have led to some trouble for her? (Morgan) Something of an understatement, but yes (Rosenkrantz) And a problematic birth is anticipated? * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) I think I might be able to assist (Morgan) oh? (Rosenkrantz) My daughter Ilena is the only child who was born by what we refer to as a Caesarean Delivery whose mother survived the birth. It is normally done after or during maternal death. (Rosenkrantz) **Molly's brows raise** You have carried out this procedure? * Rosenkrantz nods "I was thinking of submitting it to the medical journals, but as it was family it would be deemed too likely to be fraudulent" (Rosenkrantz) **Molly looks at Morgan, keeping her expression neutral whilst trying to read his feelings from his** * Morgan nods slowly (Rosenkrantz) **She sips her coffee, putting her thoughts in order** (Rosenkrantz) I am happy to help if this is needed again. Her Grace was somewhat confused over the nature of the difficulties that stand in the way of the delivery, but perhaps you two know more? * Morgan nods, looking to Molly (Rosenkrantz) M: *she squares her shoulders a little** It's rather a lot of scarring. From what I can tell from the local doctors, midwives and books, she will not be able to dilate at all. The baby is completely stuck, and I do not think there's any other choice but to cut him out. **There's a lot of pain and worry in Molly's expression** * Rosenkrantz reaches across to take her hand. It's very much not expected etiquette, but it's also caring, paternal, and seeks to comfort * Morgan frowns very briefly before becoming neutral (Rosenkrantz) My dear lady, we will do what we can to have a safe delivery. Adara got through it, and Ilena is a beautiful healthy young woman. Your Elsie can come through it too, with some luck. (Rosenkrantz) M: *she nods, allowing the touch** Thank you, my Lord. I would like to know how it should be done. * Rosenkrantz lets go, reaching for the book he had pulled down. He also collects up some paper and pencils. "Let's get on that, shall we?" * Rosenkrantz and Molly quickly become engrossed in all the medical details, looking at diagrams in the book and sketching out their own. She draws out the horrific details of Elsie's scarring. He explains many things in clear details when she asks, never questioning her knowledge or skill, never being impatient or dismissive. Morgan can either focus on the minutiae of the planned procedure, focus on Molly's reactions, on the doctor, or anything else** * Morgan keeps an eye on Molly (Rosenkrantz) **Molly is very interested, utterly focused. He can feel her thoughts would be easy to slip into. She doesn't look ill at ease with Rosenkrantz, and they work together very well. It's easy to imagine an easy relationship between them had he been her father-in-law, in contrast with the loving but at times explosive relationship she has with Adalbrecht ** * Morgan quietly sips his coffee (Rosenkrantz) **they are still talking this through half an hour later. What he picks up from it is that Ilena was stuck in a bottom-presenting position, and could not be delivered. The doctor had admitted the baby must be delivered before both perished, and said goodbye to his wife. Both his brothers and a midwife were on hand** (Rosenkrantz) There should be at least three people, but four or more is better. (Rosenkrantz) M: *she nods, glancing at Morgan* I think that could be possible? * Morgan nods slightly (Morgan) probably (Rosenkrantz) You need one to cut, one to hold the flesh layers apart... (Rosenkrantz) M: *she smiles slightly at Morgan, watching to see if he looks at all nauseated, not knowing the detail to which he witnessed this already in his nightmare* (Morgan) one to grab the child and one to remove the placenta? * Rosenkrantz looks surprised (Rosenkrantz) You are well versed in this, do you have experience with childbirth? * Morgan shakes his head (Morgan) I pick up things (Rosenkrantz) I would have one to keep the patient calm and talking. Adara bore the pain very well, but she had my brother Bart reciting poetry to her. Leopold held her body open, he was interested in science and dissection as a child, and was often looking after sick people in his old age. I did the cutting. It was the most harrowing thing I have ever had to do. (Rosenkrantz) M: I suppose it must have felt like you were going to be responsible? * Rosenkrantz nods "I never thought I would have to cut my own wife so badly. Luckily my hands stayed steady right through removing both my daughter and the womb, but I had to let Leopold stitch her, by that point I just needed to be with her and my daughter (Rosenkrantz) **Molly smiles a little, then becomes serious** Even if Elsie survives, we must remove her womb? (Rosenkrantz) **Molly looks to Morgan for his opinion* (Morgan) why? (Rosenkrantz) I couldn't bear the thought of her becoming pregnant again, and I couldn't know what would happen to her womb and stitches to carry another child. Also there was a risk of infection that I could remove by removing it. (Rosenkrantz) But Elsie might want more children (Rosenkrantz) M:* * Rosenkrantz looks at Morgan "The aim is her survival. By removing it, we maximise the chance of survival" (Morgan) I'm inclined to agree... if she fell pregnant again, her womb could rupture? (Rosenkrantz) Noone knows. Aside from Adara, there are no records of any woman anywhere surviving this procedure. (Morgan) realistically, if she fell pregnant again, she'd have to endure this again... * Rosenkrantz looks at Molly's diagrams again (Rosenkrantz) Based on the position and extent of the scarring, copulation would be difficult, maybe even impossible. But conception could occur, and yes, she still would be unable to deliver (Morgan) Then it makes sense to remove the womb * Rosenkrantz nods. Molly stays quiet (Rosenkrantz) It is not without risks. Many have attempted a Caesarean Delivery on live women, and noone else has succeeded. There is a very good chance Elsie will die, I am sorry to say (Morgan) Which puts her in no worse a position than she was to begin with (Rosenkrantz) **Molly looks at the table, nodding** (Rosenkrantz) The baby has an excellent chance of survival (Rosenkrantz) **There is a tap at the door, much as a servant would** * Morgan goes and answers the door (Rosenkrantz) **the young maid curtsies** His Lordship's horse is ready * Morgan nods, thanking her (Rosenkrantz) *she goes* * Morgan returns to the chairs (Morgan) your horse is ready * Rosenkrantz inclines his head (Rosenkrantz) Very good. I will be back this evening if you have any more questions * Morgan nods (Rosenkrantz) **Molly thanks him. He bows before leaving. Molly looks over the papers before moving to the window ** You're now known as Molly (Morgan) What thinks you? (Molly) I am not even sure what to think! * Morgan nods (Molly) What a coincidence that the one doctor in the world with the experience we need is here right now... * Morgan nods (Molly) He's Eisen. He's from Posen. Is this Kit's doing, or something more supernatural? * Morgan shrugs (Morgan) could be either (Molly) Then the question is "does it matter?" * Morgan shrugs (Molly) We knew already the baby must be removed this way... * Morgan nods (Morgan) yes * Molly nods, watching from the window (Molly) What thinks _you_? (Morgan) Its the only option really (Molly) Do we let him do it? (Morgan) I think that might be wise (Molly) And I should assist him, to heal her? * Morgan nods * Molly glances over her shoulder, watching what he is doing (Molly) And this is preferable? (Morgan) We would be fools not to take the help given his experience * Molly wraps her arms around her waist (Molly) But we do not tell him about the magic (Morgan) No... not if we can help it * Molly nods (Molly) *quieter* Are you less scared? (Morgan) No * Molly holds out one hand to him (Molly) If I am doing less of the work, I will need less magic * Morgan nods, taking her hand * Molly rests her cheek to his arm (Molly) Maybe this is a glimmer of hope? * Morgan nods (Morgan) maybe * Molly looks up at him (Molly) You worry about losing me often? * Morgan nods (Morgan) fairly (Molly) Because of them? (Morgan) them what? (Molly) Losing Dietlinde and Jana (Morgan) I expect so (Molly) And because I do not follow my destiny well? * Morgan nods * Molly squeezes his hand (Molly) Do we go to speak to Elsie about it, or...? (Morgan) I'm not sure (Molly) You do not wish to tell her yet, or you need some more time together first? * Morgan sighs (Morgan) We should tell her... she deserves to know (Molly) That he will be delivering the baby, or that if she does survive there will be no more children? (Morgan) both... mostly the latter * Molly sighs (Molly) If she survives, she would have the man she loves, and a child for them to raise. That would be enough, wouldn't it? They would not need anything else. (Morgan) I hope that is the case (Molly) It would be. It would have been enough for you. (Morgan) I am not... normal (Molly) In what way? (Morgan) any way really (Molly) But with the cast... you would have given up almost anything to still have me * Morgan nods (Molly) So they will do likewise (Molly) Unless you think they love each other less than you love me? (Morgan) Fairly sure no-one could love anyone as much as I love you * Molly looks up at him. She looks very moved by this, and so sweetly pleased (Molly) That's very lovely to hear, I am deeply touched ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 29 December 2021 18:49:57 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea * Molly looks up him, clearly moved and so sweetly pleased (Molly) [18:39] (Molly) That's very lovely to hear, I am deeply touched * Morgan nods slightly * Molly frowns slightly (Molly) You know I feel the same way about you? * Morgan nods (Molly) Even Inga tires of hearing me say how deeply I love you (Morgan) She told me you talk of me often * Molly nods (Molly) I do, very much * Molly smiles "and you, my love? Do you talk to your friends of me often?" (Morgan) Men don't really talk of things like that (Molly) Whyever not? (Morgan) Its just not the sort of thing we talk about * Molly bites her lip (Molly) He does not talk about anything scandalous? (Morgan) He alludes now and then (Molly) Oh, so he does not tell you afterwards like I told Inga all about the incident on the couch yesterday? *she does an excellent job of making it impossible to tell if she is teasing or truthful* (Morgan) I am aware that you do not tell her such things * Molly shrugs (Molly) Perhaps I now do... * Molly smiles sweetly at him (Molly) ... perhaps my mouth cannot be still (Morgan) I doubt it (Molly) Ahh but you are not certain, mon petit chou? * Morgan shrugs (Molly) Perhaps you are not opposed to me boasting of how incredibly well you please me... (Morgan) No, I suppose not * Molly kisses his cheek (Molly) If I started telling her that, I suspected it would take me weeks to explain just how blissful it is with you (Morgan) She wouldn't believe you (Molly) She certainly wouldn't believe about the tree, or the stables, or Paan (Morgan) She has a certain view of me, I assume? * Molly nods (Molly) She does. * Morgan nods (Molly) You are curious to know what it is? * Morgan nods (Morgan) though I assume... stuffy, arrogant... * Molly shakes her head (Molly) No (Morgan) That surprises me (Molly) In general, she thinks you are serious, protective and very responsible... (Morgan) in general... (Molly) And in bed, she thinks you are generous, considerate, and *she tries to think of the right word* a follower of what is commonplace, formulaic perhaps * Morgan wrinkles his nose (Molly) Conventional! That is the word (Morgan) Not much better * Molly smiles (Molly) It isn't a bad thing. She assumes what we have is pleasant and loving, respectful even * Molly watches his expression * Morgan nods slowly (Molly) That displeases you? (Morgan) I'm not entirely sure * Molly smiles (Molly) Heinzharold started it with his Saint Morgan of Puritytown thing * Morgan nods (Molly) I suppose that is how you were in the War? Respectful and very... pure? * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye * Molly nods (Molly) I can only imagine Heinzharold has not told her the things he now knows (Morgan) I'm sure she would've said something had he told her (Molly) It would be hard to keep secret * Morgan nods * Molly smiles (Molly) I think we ought to go on with our day, before I wish to add another incidence of scandalous behaviour committed in a Duchess's library * Morgan nods * Molly looks thoughtful, standing quietly, then moves towards the door (Molly) I do not promise not to imagine it in detail though * Morgan nods (Morgan) I have no issue with that * Molly smiles, squeezing his hand (Molly) Far from conventional. * Morgan nods * Molly does indeed look to be daydreaming as they go back to the cottage, letting him lead her (Morgan) Do you want to tell Elsie and James, or do you want me to? (Molly) Hmm? Oh, I think James in particular is closer to you, so it may be better that way * Morgan nods (Morgan) I'll see to it (Molly) You do not wish me to join you? (Morgan) If you want to (Molly) There's nowhere I need to be right now * Morgan nods (Morgan) lets go find them then (Molly) **Elsie and James are once more on the couch, and the lack of shut door means they walk in on the couple kissing** * Morgan clears his throat (Molly) **They move apart, both blushing** ** You're now known as Elsie (Elsie) We didn't think you'd be back yet (Morgan) Clearly * Elsie and James move further apart like teenagers caught by a parent. Molly watches Morgan, smiling a little (Elsie) My bump is lower, but I feel fine * Morgan nods, sitting down (Morgan) We've been talking with the doctor who saved Molly a few years ago (Elsie) **Molly kneels beside his chair, sitting on her heels** * Elsie nods (Elsie) About me? * Morgan nods (Elsie) What did he say? (Morgan) We spoke about the way we propose to birth the baby... there has been one case of a birth like that where the mother survived... we want to have his help, to give you the best chance possible of surviving (Elsie) I just want my baby to live. I will do whatever gives him the best chance (Morgan) He has an excellent chance regardless... what we plan now only affects you (Elsie) **James watches her then Morgan** It could save Elsie? ** You are now disconnected ------------------------------ Logging started for 192.168.1.82:#7thsea on Wednesday, 29 December 2021 20:28:31 Greenwich Mean Time ------------------------------ ** You have joined #7thsea ** You're now known as Elsie (Elsie) [20:28] (Elsie) **James watches her then Morgan** It could save Elsie? (Morgan) There's a slim chance (Elsie) What would we have to do? (Morgan) We'll need his help... ideally there needs to be four of us... but if it works, and it is a _big_ if... you could never have another child * Elsie nods, but says nothing (Morgan) How do you feel about that Elsie? (Elsie) J: *he watches Elsie then Morgan* (Elsie) I don't know really * Morgan nods (Elsie) J: *he strokes her hair* Do whatever you have to to survive (Morgan) If you decide you want to keep your womb, the chances of infection are much higher... if that doesn't happen and you fall pregnant again, you'll have to go through all of this again, and likely without us... (Elsie) But I could have a chance to have a child with James... (Morgan) There would be a much higher chance of you not surviving that time around... if that child even survived, it'd leave James with the child but without you and, take it from me, that will not be tolerable for him (Elsie) Why wouldn't it? (Morgan) The pain from losing you, likely both of you... (Elsie) **James looks serious* Elsie, if you can survive it, we will already have a child... *he nods at her belly* ... this one. (Elsie) But he is not yours by blood (Morgan) Neither is Varick ours by blood... is he any less our son? (Elsie) Well no, I suppose not. But it's not the same as having your daughter was, surely? (Morgan) The only difference really is I did not get to see him growing. I have to be more considerate to his feelings because he has been through so much. (Elsie) Do you love him as much though when you see another man's face in his? * Morgan nods (Morgan) He was sired by another, but he is _my_ son (Elsie) J: *he nods at Morgan, but doesnt interrupt* * Elsie nods (Elsie) Alright, I can let it go * Morgan nods (Morgan) I can't promise it'll work, but it raises the chances, albeit only a little (Elsie) Molly smiles at Elsie: It would also mean you would never a course again. * Elsie smiles "Now _that_ does sound good" (Elsie) **Molly tilts her head slightly but doesnt seem to be continuing* (Elsie) Can we still wait until the labour starts? * Morgan looks at Molly (Elsie) **She nods** Absolutely. Once we start, it should take about thirty minutes for him to be born (Elsie) Can you still numb me? (Elsie) **Molly glances at Morgan* I think we can get away with that, do you? * Morgan nods * Elsie nods "He's due today, so any time now" * Morgan nods (Morgan) aye (Elsie) J: We need to not get our hopes up, dont we? (Morgan) Quite. (Elsie) **But the look that passes between them is full of hope despite the warning. Molly stands** M: I'm going to check if Inga has any cleaning that needs doing as she is running an errand for me * Morgan nods, standing (Elsie) Thank you (Morgan) Hold that thought and pray we succeed (Elsie) J: we will ** You're now known as Molly * Molly goes out the back and into the garden. She glances at the swing (Molly) Maybe a couple of minutes won't delay my work too much... * Morgan nods * Molly goes to sit on the swing, waiting to see what he does * Morgan stands behind her, pushing her gently * Molly smiles, quietly enjoying it (Molly) You love Varick very intensely... (Morgan) Yes I do (Molly) I do not think I realised that * Morgan frowns (Morgan) no? (Molly) I knew you loved him, I did not realise how... visceral it is * Morgan nods * Molly can't see (Morgan) aye (Molly) It surprised you? (Morgan) A little I suppose (Molly) He is very lucky to have you as a father (Morgan) maybe (Molly) No. He is lucky. They will all be lucky (Morgan) I'm glad you think so (Molly) I know so. I would not be eager to have eight babies with you otherwise. Well, not _eager_, but... you know. * Morgan nods (Molly) One day. (Morgan) aye (Molly) But until then, we should keep in good practice (Morgan) oh? (Molly) Well, we wouldn't want to risk you becoming as conventional as Inga thinks you are, and this is a perfectly good tree... *she sounds teasing and playful* (Morgan) bit risky isn't it? (Molly) Less than in Eisenfurst Fischer's stable... (Morgan) maybe (Molly) Besides, Elsie and James cannot see from the window of our parlour, and noone is in the small cottage. I would speculate that it could not be much safer... (Morgan) perhaps * Molly giggles (Molly) Are you saving your strength incase the draw happens? * Morgan nods * Molly still can't see (Morgan) best had (Molly) But it could be another two weeks?! (Morgan) I seriously doubt it (Molly) However am I to cope, mon petit chou?! (Morgan) by daydreaming, I expect (Molly) That's not very accommodating of you, my love *she laughs* (Morgan) I know, I'm a horrible person sometimes * Molly nods "Oh, I know". She doesn't provoke him any further, going into their old cottage after a while.