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

[bythewaves]

[ 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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[silvergift]

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

I can see no reason not to be, uncle.

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[bythewaves]

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

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[silvergift]

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.

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[bythewaves]

[ the smile is crooked and bitter ]

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

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[silvergift]

That choice should not reflect on your alliance here.

[Much disapprove.]

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[bythewaves]

It seems our hosts may disagree.

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[silvergift]

I do not care if they agree.

[Hmph!]

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[bythewaves]

[ 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.

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[silvergift]

[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.

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[bythewaves]

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.

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[silvergift]

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.

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[bythewaves]

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.

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[silvergift]

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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[bythewaves]

[ he looks away ]

Not willing. [ he whispers ] But my hand has been forced before.

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[silvergift]

Then I will give no reason for you to be forced to harm me.

[So ha.]

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[bythewaves]

Let us hope our hosts are as kind.

hee!

[silvergift]

Our hosts cannot force your hand in any way.

[bythewaves]

Can they not? [ there is a grim light in his eyes ]

They have brought my brother to me, whose body I buried in Doriath long ago, and my son ... one dear to me, who tells me it has been an Age since he last saw me, who saw him but a few nights past. If even time and death itself is no obstacle... I know not what they may do.

[silvergift]

They have brought many from all times, those dead and otherwise, past and future. That does not mean that they control us. And if they were to try to, blame would not lie on your shoulders.

[bythewaves]

Even were my hand forced, still, it would be my hand. I would not hurt you, or my cousin in such a fashion.

[silvergift]

But it would be forced and so not by any fault of yours.

[This is simple common sense, Maglor. Why must you be so difficult?]

[bythewaves]

[ still his hands. also: Feanorion ]

Fault or no, it would change not my pain. Please, little niece.

[ congrats you reduced him to begging? ]

[silvergift]

Please nothing. You are my family. I would avoid you just as soon as I avoid Elrond or my mother.

[stop begging omg]

[bythewaves]

[ ... a sudden catch of breath ]

Elrond? You know Elrond?

[silvergift]

I do. I am betrothed to him.