Forward dated to June 2; video

[inafadingcrown]

[The woman who appears on the screen is sitting on the floor of a forest in what is obviously a makeshift camp. The chirping of birds and the faint sounds of horses can be heard in the background. Her first message is short and simple, open to everyone (though, admittedly, there are a few who she is particularly hoping to hear from).]


I am curious;  how many of you hail from Arda? When did you see it last?

For those who do not, tell me something of your world, if you will. I have time enough for a tale or two.

[Locked to Seelie]

Gi suilon. I am known to some of you already; for those to whom I am not, I will offer a short introduction. [She gives a little nod of her head- not a bow, but still with a slightly formal air.] I am Galadriel, formerly of Lothlórien.

I regret very much that I am not able to offer my greetings in person to those of you who have newly arrived, but, alas, circumstances necessitate my presence elsewhere.

Regardless of my absence, I would offer you- and those who have been longer in this world- use of the lembas and miruvor I received as a boon. Lembas, for those who are unaware, are Elven waybread. My supply of these is dwindling and even a little will provide nourishment for days, so I ask that you take only at need and sparingly. Miruvor is healing cordial, though it may also be used simply to renew strength. Of this I have more, but, again, do not use it needlessly. Both the lembas and the miruvor I keep in my quarters; my maid is likely to be about and able to show you to it. If not, you may contact me and I will find a way to make arrangements.

Upon my return, I will no doubt meet many of you for myself and I will be glad to offer what assistance I may, for I know well that this place may be frightening and strange, however welcoming our hosts may mean to be. Until then, keep well.

[Locked to Maglor]

[Ordinarily, she would deem this unnecessary, but she does know that he was traveling recently. And it's best he know as soon as possible.]

I do not know if you have heard, cousin, but yet another kinsman has found his way to this world.

Comments

[silvergift]

[Celebrian calms.] Are you going to be alright?

[inafadingcrown]

I have a number of other gifts- but before I tell you of them, I feel I must apologize; I did not intend to shake you so.

[boutant]

I'll be fine, sorry, I just- [ Ariadne laughs, awkward, and shakes her head. ] I wasn't expecting it.

[ The possibility of having her mind laid bare had only been a reality when it came to dream sharing: this is something else entirely. ]

[silvergift]

Clearly. [A faint smile, still a little amused.]

I hope there will not be too many more surprises like that for you.

[inafadingcrown]

There will be none from me, at least. I will take more care in how I introduce my gifts to others henceforth.

[boutant]

At least it wasn't really a bad surprise. Just unexpected.

That might be a good idea.

[silvergift]

[Innocently:] Imagine she had done it when you were doing something you should not have.

[inafadingcrown]

[Pointedly, at Celebrian] You, however, knew of my gifts before then, my dear.

[boutant]

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Honestly, I think I'd be more surprised if she did it while I was using the bathroom.

[silvergift]

[A mock pout towards her mother.] That did not make it any less surprising.

[Leaning lightly.] Mother is considerate about it though.

[inafadingcrown]

If certain young ladies do not wish to be surprised, mayhaps they should not misbehave where their mother might observe them. [Just sayin', dear.]

[And then back at Ariadne] I do attempt to be. [Considerate, that is.] We are all entitled to some degree of privacy, after all.

[boutant]

[ Laughing, Ariadne shrugs a little at Celebrian -- her mom isn't wrong, after all. ]

That's good. I mean, sometimes the situation may call for fewer manners, but- typically, privacy is a good thing.

[silvergift]

[She has nothing to say about that. ]

It is indeed.