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[extramural]

[ The locket is floating.

It’s the only explanation for the view that the item gives – a young man, out on the walls of one of the castles, the moon curved behind him. His arms are crossed in front of him, not touching the device as it records. Black eyes (all black, like the depths of the sea) regard it for a moment and then one hand moves, gestures at the locket. ]

Well, well.

[ His head tilts, and while his lips don’t turn up, one may get the feeling that he’s smirking. ]

I must say, this is an interesting turn of events. One that even I did not see coming.

[ His voice is almost monotonous, but there is something like music in it – like whale song. ]

To be pulled away to the Drabwurld, asked to take part in this war. I wonder if they truly know what they are doing. [ His hand returns, head moving back so that he can look straight at the camera. ]

I hear there was a battle. One should expect such things, in war. I suppose I should ask about it. [ He doesn’t. Instead- ]

Tell me, Shardholders, something... interesting.

Comments

[extramural]

I find myself thinking along similar lines. There are many interesting things, interesting people, here.

[tawarwaith]

When I was here last I only saw the Station, so I hope I will be able to see more this time.Do you have in mind a place to travel?

[extramural]

The coast, the oceans. My world holds many islands.

[tawarwaith]

I sometimes wonder what it would be like to view the sea. If it would inspire the same sort of sea longing in me that is rumored to occur within my kin.

[extramural]

For the... 'Undying Lands', correct?

[tawarwaith]

Yes. [She flashes him a small, almost smile.] I see you've been speaking to others as well. I've no desire to venture there and I am afraid seeing the ocean might generate such longing within me if I did.

[extramural]

Your kin have many interesting stories.

It would be strange, I think, if it did. This is not, after all, your world -- but perhaps the ocean is similar enough in all of them.

[tawarwaith]

We do! Some are well known to me, others not so much. It seems my fellow Eldar have shared with you something of their tales already. Please, let me know if I end up repeating something you have already heard. Chances are you have heard it from a better source than I.

[She looks thoughtful a moment, tilting her head to one side as she thinks.]

I guess the only way to find out is to venture to the shore and see.

[extramural]

I shall.

[ He nods, just once. ]

Perhaps you will see the whalers returning with their latest catch.

[tawarwaith]

I do not think I would enjoy that sight. I would rather enjoy the vastness of the sea untainted.

[extramural]

If you are lucky, the whales may come to you.

[tawarwaith]

I would like that far more than to see them hunted. Mayhap I can hear them sing as well. That I think I could cherish, even if it awoke within me a longing for the sea.

[extramural]

They are incredibly intelligent. Treat them well, and I do not doubt they will offer you the same courtesy.