Voice, Open

[bythewaves]

[ Grief, as deep as the sea, as endless as the sky. Pain, like sheeting ice, in the voice that speaks... and for those with ears to hear, a tiny, quiet envy and relief. ]

For those who knew them, the list of those freed from this world now includes the Lady Galadriel and her husband, the Lord Celeborn, their daughter, the Lady Celebrian, the Lady Idril, and Maedhros my brother. Also, the Lady Sif, who counted us as family in lieu of those left in her own world.

Their things are with me, but they left no letters behind.

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[bythewaves]

It still hurts. [ He nods, and his own voice is hoarse from tears ] Yes. Especially when it come unexpected, as this does. I... when I was first brought here. They gave me a picture of Elrond. Celebrian had it - and now it is returned to me. Here, silme. It is only one of your father, but I thought you might like to keep it, all the same.

[ It is a tiny little photograph in a frame, who knows where the fairies got it from ]

[stillhope]

[She almost doesn't take it - doesn't want to take something so precious from him. She still had family here - even if she was feeling drained.

With a chilled hand, she takes the photo, clutching it close.]

Diola lle.

[bythewaves]

[ He chafes her hand in his and worries (Such a hypocrite, Makalaure) ]

It is no trouble, silme. I think I should fetch Lord Aragorn, hm? You will need him, I think.

[stillhope]

[She has to stay strong, the war still rages and as she knows - awful things happen and will continue to happen no matter what shifts and changes in their own lives.]

I will call for him. I- He will want to hear the news if he hasn't already.

[Which odds were, he had and was already making his way to her.]

What about you?

[bythewaves]

I must go back to amil. She will need me now, more than ever. [ he brushes a strand of hair from her face fondly ]

So brave, little star. Hold tight to each other.

[stillhope]

[She pulls back enough to look up at him, brushing a stray tear away as she takes a deep breath.]

Be safe, you know you can reach out for help should you need it. [Whatever she can offer him in return, she will gladly give.]

[bythewaves]

You, as well. Be brave, silme. If you need me, call, alright?

[ She and his mother, Muscovy and Aragorn are all that is left to him now - for them, he would do anything ]