2nd Message ☆ Video ☆ Open to courts

[parallels]

[The locket feed switches out to show Clara out in the fields around Caer Glaem. Her face is dirty and smeared with dirt and sweat. Her hair is pulled back in a messy ponytail and she stands with a shovel, surrounded by piles of dirt. There is also a pile of delicately picked tulips set to the side. Clearly, she's been putting her best foot forward when it comes to the requests from the court.

She licks her lips before starting, as if she's trying to follow what she's rehearsed in her mind.]

So Clara Oswald, here. Nice to meet anyone I haven't spoken to before. Phones and lockets that act like phones aren't really my thing. [Well that was a poor intro. She sighs a little and moves it along.]

I've been collecting the flowers on the graves to bring back to Caer Glaem. I figured it might be a bit of a nice thing to brighten up the crypts and to honor all of these people. Every time, we visited my mum's grave we'd always bring flowers. But none of these people have anyone to bring them flowers. No one even knows who they are. Figured that maybe that's something we could do. It's not about war, it's just about doing what's proper. That at least, I can get behind, threat of an evil spirit or not.

If you'd like some flowers let me know, I'm going to bring them back to the city. Maybe we can arrange them into something? Can't say that's my specialty but I'm sure there's someone out there who can.

...And then, second part of what I wanted to broadcast. It's a bit of a new direction. More cheerful one though.

[She shifts the camera down to show a little winged dog that is currently chewing on a bone next to her.]

Right so.

I've never owned a pet before. Not even a gold fish. Most I ever had was was one of those little keychain toys when I was ten.

But I got this one as a boon and he's a bit well. A handful. As puppies and children tend to be. In desperate times, my resources are books or my own cleverness; and cleverness has no bearing on puppy logic and I can't imagine there's "Simarg Cub Training 101" in the library, I'm running a bit dry here.

[The pup barks and flies up to lick her face. She laughs, a little more honestly than usual, and pats his head.]

Basically, pet owner advice is desperately needed. I'm sure I can spin whatever you can give me into something useful for this little one.

Comments

[bythewaves]

Mature and yet energetic hm? [ Maglor cocks his head, watching the pup play ]

Tyalion, perhaps - 'play' or Nórima - 'swift-running', in my tongue. [ He offers half-jokingly ]

But ah, do not mind me - you will find a good name for him, I am sure.

[ He smiles back at her ]

Tis not hard to give when I have seen how steady you are already, Clara.

[parallels]

...I try. Steady's what I can do here best.

[And it isn't enough. Not even close. It's a bitter pill to swallow. She's pensive for a few seconds before giving him a smile.]

"Tyalion" is rather nice.

[bythewaves]

And you do it well, milady. [ He smiles shyly and ducks his head ]

I am glad you think so. Perhaps if nothing else suits, eh?

[parallels]

Well. Someone's got to make sure everything ends up in order. That's just how I tend to fall.

[Then she grins and looks down at the pup.]

What you think? Like that name?

[The pup barks and wags his tail.]

I think that's a vote for 'yes'.

[bythewaves]

Like any good teacher eh? [ he nods ] This classroom is one much larger than you are used to, I suppose - but there are many here who could use a firm hand to guide them all the same!

[ Maglor laughs at the pup's antics]

Well! I suppose we shall see if you can discover one better, but for now I will think of him as Tyalion, then.

[parallels]

I think, Tyalion it is. It sounds noble and yet young and playful. Exactly what he is. Name's are important things to get right.

[She laughs softly, exhaling through her nose and looks a little... shy? Unsure?]

I know. I ought to be doing more here. A school or something for those who need it.

[bythewaves]

Tyalion it is then. [ Maglor smiles and shrugs a little ]

Maybe - but I do not think you ought to feel that you have not done enough. We are all of us adrift - it takes time to find ones feet! If you feel that it is the way you should take I think there are many here who would not protest such a thing. Have you spoken to Lady Sigrid at all? I know she spoke of working with the orphans of those from the wars the rulers force on us.

[parallels]

...I haven't.

But I will. Sometimes, I think you just need a proper direction. A sign when you're adrift. That might be one for me.

Thank you Maglor.

[bythewaves]

[ He smiles back at her fondly ]

I am glad to be of some help to you Clara - you have been very good to me, and tis an honor and a pleasure to be able to aid you in turn.