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(Elvenking)—❧ Thranduil Oropherion ([personal profile] firith) wrote in [community profile] eachdraidh2014-11-12 12:17 pm

❧ VIDEO; 04 (both courts)

[ Thranduil hasn't vanished off the face of the Drabwurld again, contrary to popular belief, despite keeping his head down since Samhain. Ensconced in the Caer Glaem library pulling up certificates, maps, and all the other ridiculous paraphernalia required for a legalised contact to take place, he flicks on the locket from his desk in a corner of the vast halls, surrounded by stacks. There he sits sipping a goblet of the last keg of leftover Dorwinion which is currently under strict guard in the cellars (looking at you Samhain revellers). On the table are scrolls and books, all of which have been tidied, while in front of him lies a black leather-bound folder, ostensibly containing the point of the broadcast. ]

The High-King and I have come to an arrangement. In exchange for fair recompense, I have bought the rights to the woodlands south of the forest river and west of the Hidden Falls, within a crux of the mountain-range, to be easily identified on any common map. [ It's not quite as simple as that, of course, but he'll save everyone the pointless politicking. That, and he doesn't want to bring up Celegorm's shard in public; it would be bad taste. ] Aelfen and Elven tribes alike will be travelling to Caer Glaem over the next week or so to replenish their supplies, tools and gold, well within their rights to do so, before continuing on to their new homeland. Please show these former refugees every kindness.

[ As dapper as he looks, he clearly doesn't intend to faff about chatting idly about inanities; someone wants a nice long sleep. ]

If you have business in what will be renamed the Maechenibryth, come the turn of the winter season, or have done in the past which you wish to pursue in the future, you may bring the matter to myself, Thranduil, or to my son, Legolas, who will pass it on accordingly. There is much yet to do and I have little enough time to spare.

[ Sipping his wine, he shuts off the locket. ]




( ooc: if you'd like to continue anything from samhain just pop me a pm and i'll get on it, otherwise i'll take this opportunity to declare tag amnesty on that front as it broke my inbox and burned me out, sobs. tagging will generally be slow until after the weekend because of work. ty for waiting! )
desperate_times: (winky wink)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-13 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
[You know she went there.]

Now there's a pity.
desperate_times: (amused as hell)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-13 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
[A smile.]

I think I would've liked her.

So your wife is departed but you still consider yourself married? Is that a custom?
desperate_times: (ouch bb)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-13 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
I'm very sorry to hear that.

[She's sincere about her condolences. Especially since he seems to really mourn her loss.]

Still, you look young to be an eternal widower. Doesn't it get lonely?
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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-13 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
I'll bet.

[She won't ask him what he does when he's alone, at least. Be thankful for that!]

Like acquiring large parcels of land. What do you intend to do with it all?

[It sounds like he has his own kingdom in mind, but perhaps he'll explain further.]
desperate_times: (smooth talker)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-13 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with 'Aelfen'.

[Elves she's heard of before. She even spoke to his son once.]

We must do what we are best at. I'm sure many appreciate your efforts. It's nice to have a place to call home.
desperate_times: (casual)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-13 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[My lady? Isn't he cute.]

No, but I wouldn't call any place in my own world home, either.
desperate_times: (plan it out)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-13 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
It's nice to have four walls and a door sometimes, but it can get dull, too.

Do you not long to explore the world? To see great, amazing things? To feel your heart in your throat? To live a bit dangerously?
desperate_times: (piku?)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-14 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Really? You certainly don't look it. Though I'm sure you have more than a tale or two to tell.
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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-19 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure it is.

How long do elves live?
desperate_times: (smooth talker)

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[personal profile] desperate_times 2014-11-22 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
Sounds good to me.