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Accidental Video | Seelie & Unseelie | sometime during a break in worm fighting

[ The locket comes alive with a voice - deep and wild as the sea, it sings a lament in a language that seems made for music. The songs starts partway, and it is obvious perhaps that the singer is not aware that he is being recorded. There is the flash of one of the Unseelie imps, before it vanishes offscreen to reveal the singer - a man, or something like one, dark haired and grey eyed, with his face turned up to the stars.

To any who listen, the words of the song will paint themselves in the mind - white ships and blood on the sand, a tall and proud people with bright banners beneath a new-born sun, fire and blood and tears unimaginable, and three brilliant jewels that rival the stars ]

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It sounds, and feels, so.

[Very much like her mother and so alike her father but not nearly as intimidating as they can be.]

You are from Arda.

I am [ there is the smallest spark of interest when he looks at her ]

Forgive me, but you resemble someone I once knew.

[Tilting her head to the side, curious.]

Do I? Who might that be?

My cousin, Artanis.

Galadriel. [She corrects him almost immediately. And it takes her a moment to realize that she may have come off as rude, her cheeks coloring in embarrassment.]

Mother is called Galadriel now.

[ he closes his eyes with a bitter sounding chuckle. Of course. He should have known. It would be his luck. ]

Ah. Forgive me, kinsman - you resemble her right well.

There is nothing to forgive. Often I have heard that I resemble my mother but that you can see my father in me as well.

[They've never met that she can recall so she couldn't expect him to know.]

I am Celebrían.

Your father? Ah...[ that Sindarin prince, wasn't it? ] Celeborn of Doriath.

[ his mouth has a bitter twist, but he bows ]

I would say well met, Celebrian, but there are few who would consider meeting with me as such. I am Maglor.

[A faint nod before dipping her head in greeting.] Though neither have dwelt in Doriath for more than an age.

You are still kin to me.

[ he shakes his head ]

It will be safer if you claim me not, for we have been set at odds.

You are my mothers cousin. Already you are claimed, whether you stand with us or otherwise.

[ just like her and he makes a sound halfway between a laugh and a sob ]

Oh little niece, you are far too kind.

[Part of her wishes she could hug him but... distance.]

I can see no reason not to be, uncle.

My past is reason enough little niece, and my present only adds to that.

You did not choose to be with them. And I know enough of your past, for my mother has told me, but your song is one of sorrow and regret. I find that reason enough to treat you with kindness.

[ the smile is crooked and bitter ]

Perhaps not. Or perhaps the choice was made when I swore Father's Oath, long ago.

That choice should not reflect on your alliance here.

[Much disapprove.]

It seems our hosts may disagree.

I do not care if they agree.

[Hmph!]

[ like a tiny version of her mother and once this would have brought him joy, but the thought only stabs deep now ]

Nevertheless Silver Lady, we are set at odds, and I would not see you come to harm.

[~~I'm not tiny!~~ Really, she's being almost childish about it. It's hard not to be when family is forced on an opposing side though.]

And there is very little chance I would, I am no warrior but a Healer.

Then it will no be a hardship for you to stay clear of me, hm, little niece? [ a poor attempt at a tease ]

A healer is of far greater worth than a hundred warriors. I am glad to hear that you have had the choice to devote yourself so.

If ever I have a desire to.

[Half a smile.] Healing has always appealed to me. And I have had the greatest teachers that I could ask for.

Tis not of desire but necessity that worries me.

I am glad, but I fear your skills may have more use here than any would have wished.

And why would it be necessary? Would you seek to hurt me?

[Not baiting him. Totally not. Nope.]

I expect it.

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