video; open to both courts

[digophelia]

[Alice is currently outside the stables once again, sprinting up to greet a small, white rabbit. The imp that's decided to become her company has made a point to turn on the locket, in the midst of a mild debate.]

Oh, not now, it can wait- Sophie!

[ It's no ordinary white rabbit, as it runs up to Alice when she greets her, Alice kneeling down beside a familiar grey mare.]

Sophie! I am so sorry, I didn't mean to leave you!

[ Alice picks her up and holds her up to look at her better. The imp is tugging on her hair gently and Alice is ignoring. ]

Miss, please-

No, it's alright, my friend, They need to eat first. Oh, surely you two like something other than hay?

[ Alice glances to the horse grazing behind her. Alice looks exhausted and even paler if it were possible. She feels more secure with the animals and the small imp that she talks a bit more freely than she would with others.]

Miss, I think you need to eat! They're already so well fed, don't you think?

No, it wouldn't feel right. They've both been so lonely, I think! I'll be fine, I-

[ Hold up, Alice pauses with the rabbit jumping out of her hands and grazing besides the horse. Alice shoots a look up to the imp above her head. Exasperation crosses over her face more than anger.]

For goodness sakes! I said I was fine!

If it makes you rest for yourself just once...!

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Voice;

[of_the_lake]

How are your injuries, Alice?

[They seemed better, since she could fitfully run around. It was a pointful question!]

Voice;

[digophelia]

Hello.

[ Pointiful question is right, just as the imp settles on Alice's head. The most company she's had in a few days and it helps all three aren't human. ]

They're gone, I don't have anymore.

[ Alice even displays her hands that should have been burnt from the dragon. ]

Voice;

[of_the_lake]

Very good. Such a thing causes me great relief, my lady.

[He hadn't seen her injuries, but he's glad for that same reason.]

Will you be available to accompany me?

Voice;

[digophelia]

[ It's a good thing she was healed, she wouldn't have sought treatment. ]

Accompany you? To where?

Voice;

[of_the_lake]

I will be returning to Caer Scima in some time. I will need to find those fairy-mounds made for transportation, soon.

For the most part, I do not know where. It will be for the sake of restoring fairy safe-havens, though.

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[silvergift]

["Miss, I think you need to eat!"

That's what catches Celebrían's attention when she glances over the watch and the recording of Alice. Her lips form a thing line, very briefly, before she answers. By then, her expression is much softer, the earlier one being born more of exasperation than anything.]

Child, I think making sure you are fed yourself may be best. You do not look well.

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[digophelia]

[ She's pretty sure she can hear the imp's "HA!" in the background without even looking. She manages not to make a face entirely. ]

I'll be fine, besides, they need it more than me.

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[silvergift]

[Celebrían certainly can. Elf ears, after all.]

They seem to be faring well enough on their own.

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[digophelia]

I was gone for quite some time, it wouldn't seem right to leave them be.

[ Never mind both rabbit and horse seem content eating hay. ]

Voice

[gordianknots]

I'm glad to see you've gotten out of Caer Glaem safely. And that you've gotten a warm greeting for it.

Re: Voice

[digophelia]

She is a very smart rabbit, yes, and this fairy seems to be a bit of a straggler.

[ No offense, fairy, but she can stick around as long as she wants. ] The horse is not mine, I'm afraid.

[gordianknots]

Smart and enthusiastic, from the looks of it.

[The mare is familiar, but Waver can't place the owner easily.]

But are they a recent straggler, or someone who's been following you about for a bit now?

[digophelia]

Off and on, she didn't accompany to the Redgate and it was wise of her. I can't say what's so fascinating about me and the animals.

[video]

[chaoticwhimsy]

[It is hard to tell where Lumina is, except that she and a little gaggle of imps appear to be camping somewhere when the child turns in the locket. Lumina is sitting by a fire while the imps scramble about taking care of things, Unlike the people worrying about Alice eating, Lumina has other concerns.]

Cute bunny. I didn't know there were any here!

[video]

[digophelia]

[ It's a nice reprivery, really, especially when she doesn't think she's deserving. No matter how exhausted she is, talking about animals makes her a little less likely to shut people out. ]

On the contrary, there are many wild rabbits. It just so happens this little one was a boon. Only pet rabbits come in white.

[video]

[chaoticwhimsy]

I only left the city for the first time a few days ago, that's probably why.

[The child hesitates.]

...Why only white? I've seen bunnies in lots of colors.

[video]

[digophelia]

[ Alice tends to be gentle around children, thankfully. She is less gloomy and scornful than she used to be. ]

They're sometimes hard to find! They tend to startle easily and masters at hiding. There will be rabbits out there when you least expect it sometimes.

[ Naturally, she speaks from experience. ]

Not I, unfortunately, not since my youth. She's a very bright little rabbit, this one.

[video]

[bird_brain]

[Well, she looks terrible.]

Perhaps you should listen to the imp, Alice.

[video]

[digophelia]

[ Alice is a little too tired to protest at this rate, almost ready to throw in the towel. She huffs. ]

I as gone for such a long time, I've been worried sick about this poor horse.

[video]

[bird_brain]

And you have cared for it well, it seems.

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[digophelia]

I have? It's been so long since I've been around a horse! I worry that I will scare or hurt her sometimes.

private voice

[bythewaves]

Is that Celegorm's horse, gwilwileth? [ he sounds tired, but it is Maglor's voice ]

I had wondered who had the care of her. I am glad she is well. And you have found a name for your little one as well, I see. But if even the imps worry, I think you should at least have a meal, Alice.

private voice

[digophelia]

It is his, yes. I found her wandering around the battlefield. I think she was looking for him, but I am not sure. I felt so terrible for her, so I brought her back to the station.

[ She is hoping that she doesn't get a negative reaction for telling him this, Celegorm's older brother. Alice's love of animals trumps her own well being. And by now, she's tired and exhausted, that the horse and rabbit munching on hay as well as the insistence of the fairy, Alice is about to give in. ]

I wanted to make sure they had a meal, firstly.

private voice

[bythewaves]

She likely was. [ a small smile in his voice ] He always did do better with beasts than people. Thank you, Alice. I am glad she had someone to care for her. I fear I was in no fit state to be doing so.

But you should worry about yourself now - in the stables the stablehands can manage them. It would grieve me, if you neglected your own health little butterfly.

private voice

[digophelia]

[ The horse is content behind her as well as the rabbit who's already running circles around Alice, kicking her back feet in the air in contentment. ]

As do I.

[ Caring for them has been her way of coping with a great amount of stress. Alice says in attempt to be humorous. ]

I'm afraid it's a bit too late for that. After all, animals are far more deserving, they're so good-natured, never of ill will, not like people.