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[theywhowait]

[ He has not been very visible, really. The lockets stir unpleasant memories of the Palantir and his father's final madness if he thinks on them too hard, and he has yet to grow accustomed to their use. But.

Faramir looks calm, but there is grief and loss in his eyes ]

For those who knew her, the Lady Eowyn is gone. She left little, but what remains I have accounted to myself. She is, I hope, safely home once again.

[ he tips his head in a bow and turns the locket off ]

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[gloinul]

Ah. I am sorry, lad.

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[theywhowait]

Hello Master Gimli. [ Have a quiet smile ] How goes your work?

[ he bows his head ]

Thank you... I ... will be alright.

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[gloinul]

It goes. Where are you?

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[theywhowait]

In her room... or... well, what used to be her room in the castle.

[ he came looking for her after he had not seen her and found it empty ]

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[gloinul]

Bah, you should get away from there, both her rooms and the castle. Travel some! Get it off your mind.

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[souveraine]

I am most sorry to hear of your loss. I hope she is safe at home as well.

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[theywhowait]

Thank you, your majesty.

[ He musters a smile for her ]

Yes - our home would be sorely bereft without her, so... it is good that she has gone home, I think.

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[souveraine]

Is there anything I may do to help?

[Anne is lucky to have those she knows from home but she had lost many in her life. It's not an easy thing especially when there is no choice but to go forward.]

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[theywhowait]

I will be well

[ He shakes his head briefly and then stops and hesitates ]

Ah... but... if your majesty is not busy, I ... received an invitation from the Elvenking. I would have gone with my lady but... would you like to come?

[topmodel]

Most likely, she is home. Have no fear about that.

[theywhowait]

[ A small appreciative smile ]

Thank you, lady. That is my prayer also. Better she be at home than here, in any case - she has known enough of war.

[topmodel]

Think of it this way -- even though you can't be next to her, she's in safety. That should be comfort on its own.

[theywhowait]

It is, and I thank you for the words. [ The smile firms ] In truth, she would likely be most cross with me for moping so! Thank you for reminding me.

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[parallels]

I spoke to her once. She seemed like a kind and intelligent woman.

[Clara is silent for a moment, reflecting on the woman that she only knew briefly. Their interaction had been short but they'd bonded over loss and an outlook on life.]

I'm sorry for your loss.

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[theywhowait]

[ A quiet smile and he tips his head in a small bow ]

She was, very much so. Strong and brave and kind. Thank you for you kind words, lady.

[parallels]

If only words did more.

[theywhowait]

Mm, but they are a comfort all the same and I thank you for it.

Faramir of Gondor, Lady, well met.

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[inafadingcrown]

You have my sympathies, Lord Faramir. For all that our loved ones may be better returned to our homes, it is not easy for those left behind.

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[theywhowait]

Thank you Lady Galadriel. [ he shrugs tiredly ]

It is not, but I feel a little guilty for indulging my grief this way, when I know that she goes home to safety and joy.

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[inafadingcrown]

Better to indulge in your grief for a time than to deny it and let it fester. Were our positions reversed, I cannot say that I would act any differently than you do now.

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[theywhowait]

I will hope that grief will never come to you. [ Earnestly ] That you might never need to find out.

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[wolvering]

[Pod doesn't know who this woman was, but she recognizes grief, and it stirs up sympathy.]

I'm sorry. I did not know her, but--

[This is awkward. Pod fidgets.]

I'm sorry.

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[theywhowait]

[ Faramir smiles to see Pod ]

Hello little lady. [ Yes, he is always going to call her that ]

The Lady Eowyn was a lady great and kind, strong and gentle. She is also my wife - alas, I fear that I will miss her greatly, despite knowing that she is home where she belongs. Tis not your fault, and I thank you for your kindness. You would have liked her, I think.

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[wolvering]

[And Pod will always blush when she hears it.]

She sounds a wonderful woman. I wish I could have met her.

[She doesn't know what else to say on that, so she fidgets a little, then decides to have a go at changing the subject.]

This sorrow aside, how have things been for you since we last spoke?

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[theywhowait]

I, as well. But some things are obviously not meant to be. [ a quiet sad sort of shrug but he smiles ]

Things otherwise are as well as can be expected eh? My lord king has made shift to distract me, and the library is vast and well stocked. What of you?