2: [video] Seelie and Unseelie

[silvergift]

[A few days could be excused. There was a lot happening, people were frantic, fires were burning and people had been hurt. So she hadn't worried for a few days. But a few days had passed and she hadn't seen or even heard from him.

Celebrían was understandably concerned. And maybe someone will have heard something that she hasn't.]

Elrond is missing. I have not heard of him since the attack and I worry for him.

[She's trying to keep herself composed but after everything that happened, a part of her is afraid and trying not assume the worst.]

Please. If anyone might know anything, tell me.

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[bythewaves]

[ Maglor has just enough time to look horrified at the way Will changes in response to the wish before the magic hits.

He cries out, once, as something tears from him, and if he hadn't been riding he would have fallen, but he's far too good a rider for that, and the pain is swiftly gone, leaving him blinking and feeling surprisingly... empty.

But the grief and guilt is gone. (So is the light in his eyes, that glow that has been ever present, that marked him as one of the High Elves, those who walked in the Light of the Trees) ]

Oh. That... that feels...

[knavishness]

[He should be happy for Maglor, the man was free of his burdens, but Will can't help the slight unease at how simple it all was to grant that wish. Silently he waited for the other shoe to drop. Maybe not right away, but eventually it would and it would be his own fault for talking the elf into wishing.

Will also kicked himself for so easily giving up his secret. Perhaps it was the hollowness within he was trying to fill with attachments he didn't need. The emptiness didn't change and as much as he didn't want Maglor to get hurt, he could bring himself to care too deeply. The elf had made his decision]

Better?

Now, 'bout them two wishes you have left...

[bythewaves]

Surprisingly so. [ Maglor blinks at Will in surprise ] I think I had forgotten what it was like to live without regret.

[ He frowns slightly ] Two? Will, what do you mean?

[knavishness]

[Will stares at him for a moment before nodding for the elf to check a pocket]

Genie. Three wishes. Unlimited cosmic powers.

[He was pretty sure he mentioned three wishes. Maybe]

You my Master until you finish wishing all your wishes. Although, if you don't mind holding off on the last one... Getting stuck back in that bottle is not the vacation one might think.

[bythewaves]

I... yes, you did mention something about three wishes, aye. I did not necessarily think that they were all mine, Will. And your master? I do not think you mentioned that either.

[ but the rebuke is mild, rather than the horrified upset just before the magic hit ]

I assume you mean that you will be trapped if I use all three.

[knavishness]

Right. [He thought for a moment before shrugging] Least I think that it'd work the same here. Not really looking to test it, so if you wouldn't mind...

[Maglor, even without his heart, was too good of a guy to make Will suffer without a toilet, right? Maybe Will shouldn't have been so quick to tell him about the curse]

[bythewaves]

[ He nods understanding ] Considering the size of your cage, I do not blame you. I will not use them, except at direst need, this I swear to you Will Scarlet.

[ Formal, precise. If he had a heart, he might wince, for no oath a Feanorionnath has ever made has come to any good end ]

[knavishness]

[There's blushing because these elves are so weirdly formal]

No need to get like that. Just asking for a bit of a break.

[He looks to see how far the other three have gotten]

Come on, 'fore we lose them.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor tips his head in agreement ]

And if you are sworn to me, then should I not also do my best by you? But aye, we'd best catch up before they wonder where we are.

[knavishness]

Yeah, why don't we not mention that bit to anyone. Don't want folks to get the wrong impression.

[Luckily Will doesn't have to actually call Mags "master" now that he got that who introduction thing out of the way]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor tips his head in acknowledgement ]

I suppose it would seem odd - aye, I will not mention that part.