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[It hasn't been very long since his last attempt at communication, but this time he actually has something a little more worthwhile. A few questions, and the first one is perhaps an unusual one.

Lusiphur's location is unclear because the background of the video is mostly just darkness. He's wearing a black bandana on his head so that it covers his long elf ears. It's not an attempt to hide his identity other than he doesn't want to obscure any valid responses to his question.]

Do the words Elen sila lumenn' omentievlo mean anything to anyone who's listening?

[He met an Elf at the feast soon after his arrival who said he had family here. Time to seek them out... and hey, his pronunciation of the phrase is actually pretty good.]

[CLOSED to the Unseelie]

[this is one disgruntled elf when he'd bored]

Since I seem to be temporarily out of a job, I'm looking for one. Is there anything interesting out there that needs doing? No housework or manual labor. Killing things is a plus. No charity work. I left my resume back in Amyrahl'nn, so to save time just assume I can do whatever it is that needs doing.

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[ Maglor nods ]

Different worlds, different cultures, different lives.

[ he says softly and waits patiently for Luse to decide ]

I've met creatures from other dimensions before. Never Elves, but-- [As he muses, he pulls a .45 caliber handgun from its holder and holds it up in view of the locket for Maglor] Fought off an assassin from another plane. He came after me a couple times, so I killed him and took his gun. It's a weapon that's never been seen in my world before or since.

It made me wonder what his dimension is like, since based on this, it's clearly so different from my own. I'd dream sometime about what it felt like for a dimension-jumper to see a brand new place for the first time... never thought I'd actually get to see it first-hand.

[He pulls a cigarette from his pocket and lights it with a quick strike of a match] A fresh start here for everyone, I guess. Could be worse. It's just too bad there's so much magic in the air, the gun doesn't even work anymore.

[ Maglor listens and absorbs Lusiphur's story as he does every tale he is told, learning it and committing he hears to memory.

The gun gets a curious, thoughtful look ] It is not one that I have seen either, although there may well be folk here who have. But if tis the power of the rulers that stops it working... have you been to the Station yet? There is something about that place that sustains things that would not normally function.

That's the third time someone's mentioned that place to me. I haven't been but maybe it's time that I do. From what I hear it's kind of a long walk from here....

It is about three or four weeks by horseback, if you take the slow route. [ Maglor remembers ] A few days, if you have a swift steed and use the Fairy Rings.

Or... [ He tips his head and smiles a little ] You can cheat, as do I. [ He pulls the small silver ring from his right hand to show it ] The Rulers gave me that, when I asked for aid to transport folk. It lets me go to any place I have been by moonlight, and take two others with me.

[He makes a face of disdain at the word "horses". No one will ever see Lusiphur anywhere near those creatures of pure evil and spite. He had a bad experience. Never again.

--but he perks right up at mention of that ring]

That's very helpful. You said the Rulers gave you that? Why?

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It is, rather. [ He shrugs and says dryly ]

If you perform your duties, they like to reward us, from time to time. You will know if you pleased them, for one of the imps will come to you and tell you that you may request of the Rulers a boon - within reason, of course. Most of the time I do not bother - but some times the 'task' they assign you are ones that you would have done in any case, and once I decided to ask for something of use, rather than ignoring them.

[The only magic that Lusiphur really had any experience with was teleportation magic. That was a very helpful thing... one that had even saved his life once or twice while working for Sanctuary. To know someone with an object that did that.... well, he hopes that Maglor likes him half as much as Luse likes Mags right at this moment.]

Think maybe I could hitch a ride sometime? I'll trade you favors.

[ Maglor nods ]

You need but ask. Provided I am not busy with other things, it is no difficulty at all. I need not payment - but I will confess that a favor never goes astray.

I don't like owing anything to anyone. I don't do things for charity, and I won't accept it either.

But it's [how to phrase it?] really good to have someone I can trust to ask for a favor like this. I... don't get along with horses. [That's a MAJOR understatement, and it's clear by his tone of voice]

[ Maglor chuckles at that ] Ah now. Maybe you just haven't met the right horse!

But no, I understand. A favor owed it is, then.

If it's up to me, I will never meet the right horse. I would rather walk every damn day of my life.

.... [oh wait] This is why I don't typically make plans with people and places halfway across the map. But I think I may have to cash in that favor sooner rather than later. If you're not busy.

[ Amused forever ]

Ah, as you say! But I am not particularly busy, at present. Where do you need to go?

[because this conversation happens after the one with Ganondorf. ~~OOC: I'm a bit fuzzy on the date though~~]

I need to get to Mair.

[ Maglor tips his head in consideration and then nods ]

I have never been inside, but there is a village nearby that I went through during Samhain that is at the most a days walk, if not less. Travel by the ring is all but instantaneous, so we may go whenever you please.

A day's walk to plan my approach is actually pretty useful.

Give me an hour to straighten out a few things, but then I'm ready if you are. Getting pretty tired of looking at this castle.

[ Maglor eyes the window he is by ]

Mm, the ring requires moonlight - Sunset will be in an hour, I think. Make it two, to be sure.

Even better.

[Manners, Lusiphur.]

Thank you.

I will see you then - meet me... mm, in the kennels?

And tis no trouble, Lusiphur.

Kennels. Got it.

[he really hopes this little field trip is worth it. And he won't waste any time wondering what sort of favor Maglor might ask him in the future. Only time would tell. And he liked the guy well enough not to renege on the deal.]

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