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[inafadingcrown]

[This entry, Galadriel doesn't waste time with introductions or formalities, instead jumping directly into her question- a bad sign for someone normally so verbose. Her words are clipped- short, direct, precise, and to the point.]

Are there any here who have experience with some manner of [a little pause] an enchanted sleep? I have heard of such things, but I will admit that I have never had dealings with them myself.

[The reason for this question can be seen in background- a silver-haired woman sleeping soundly in one of the rooms available for travelers at the Station. Galadriel turns to glance back at her before continuing, the worry she has kept from her tone plainly evident in her eyes.]

I would also ask if there are any who know something of what becomes of those who disappear from this world. I know that it has occurred before, but it seems strange, does it not, to find a shard in place of the person who has left? We were told that these emerge only when one is near to death- [And that is why she's fretting about Elrond's disappearance too. She stops talking then and frowns at the locket, apparently deciding that she's said enough to make her point.]

You have my thanks. [And the feed goes off.]

[ooc: Or if your character is at the Station too, they can hang out with her in person. Also apologies for being slow lately; health problems have held me up.]

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[noflying]

[ Jake looks visibly uncomfortable when it comes to this topic, but the lady seems quite distressed about that... other lady. ]

Weren't a sleep, exactly, but I saw this... it was a sort of light. People'd stare at it and they'd just stand there starin', wouldn't move, wouldn't do nothin'. They'd forget things, too.

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[inafadingcrown]

I saw no light, though I was hardly with her every moment. [That's the alarming thing- there was nothing to explain this.] How was this trance ended, if I may ask?

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[noflying]

Being forced to stop looking at the light. Destroying it helped. [ He doesn't quite sigh, but it's a close thing; instead, he shifts a little. ] Even then, folk weren't right for some time after.

[inafadingcrown]

[Well, that's not really helpful in her situation. Likely not the same thing. Still-] In what way were they 'not right?'

[noflying]

Couldn't remember anything. Not their names, not faces. And they were still kind of... dazed, at first.

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[chromosomes]

A friend of mine fell into the same sort of sleep last month. It took her three weeks before she woke up again.

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[inafadingcrown]

And when she did awaken? She was no worse for the experience?

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[chromosomes]

She wasn't too pleased about it having happened, scared because she woke up and things were noticeably different -- but as far as I know, she was fine.

[inafadingcrown]

[A soft sigh] Thank you; you give me hope.

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[lindir]

[It's clear Lindir is already anxious. Something was troubling the lady of light, of all people?!]

What has happened, my lady? I will assist however I can.

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[inafadingcrown]

[Oh, Lindir. She's aware that her appearance can only be alarming him, so she does take a few moments to gather herself a little more before replying.]

Lord Elrond has vanished and Lady Celebrían has fallen into a deep sleep which I cannot explain and from which I cannot wake her.

[Another glance back at Celebrían.]

I do not even know what to ask of you, in truth, but I will remember your offer, Lindir, and I will keep you informed.

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[lindir]

My Lord Elrond is gone?

[This news has Lindir reeling.]

And Lady Celebrían has...? Oh... I beg you please tell me she is close to Caer Glaem, where I may be able to help tend to her?

[inafadingcrown]

[She shakes her head] We are at the Station, nearly three weeks distance at a hard ride.

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[friendofspirits]

I had been in one last month, though I don't know much about it...

[She gives a sheepish smile. Yeah, it's not that helpful.]

[inafadingcrown]

Yet you did awaken. [And it's helpful to hear it for that reason. It gives her hope.]

[friendofspirits]

Yes, I did. But it was a month before I actually woke up...

[inafadingcrown]

A full month! [That is...not what she wanted to hear. At all.]

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[kilimanjaro]

[Technically, Kili is at the Station too, but he's just glancing through the locket without realizing that the elf lady speaking is also in the same location.

No, he's a bit focused on the elf sleeping in the background. His eyes widen.]

Lady Celebrian?! [He blurts it out without thinking, just catching the words 'enchanted sleep' and there is the healer that saved his life, unmoving.]

[inafadingcrown]

You know my daughter, Master Kili? [Yes, she remembers him, short as their first conversation may have been.]

[kilimanjaro]

[He starts in surprise, nodding.] We've met on several occasions. She...ah...she found a shard in my leg and saved my life. [His voice is a bit softer this time.]

Will she be alright?

[inafadingcrown]

I have seen nothing like this before- but from all I have learned, I believe that she will be. [She frowns and places a hand on her daughter's shoulder.] She will have the best of care, that, I can assure you.

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[peeta_bread]

Oh... those are good questions. I'm sorry I don't have answers and if this has happened to people you know. If I can do anything, please let me know.

[He looks very disturbed by it all, and truly sorry that she's going through that. It's a sincere offer, too, though he doesn't really know how he could help.]

[inafadingcrown]

[By the time Galadriel replies to Peeta, she's managed to steady herself a bit more. Her voice is calm, though still slightly strained.]

It is kind of you to offer. Thank you, I will remember it. May I ask your name?

[peeta_bread]

Peeta Mellark. May I ask yours?

[inafadingcrown]

You may, of course. [She gives a little nod of her head- even distracted, her manners are impeccable.] I am Galadriel, formerly of Lothlórien.