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[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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[ an understanding hum ]

That may as be so at home, but here, at least, you should not stint yourself so gwilwileth. Not at the expense of your health. If you do not have a care for yourself, you will fall ill, Alice, and then who will care for your little one?

It won't happen, not yet, anyway.

[ Not if she's being dragged off to eat. ]

Mister Maglor, you don't at all mind I found her? Celegorm's horse?

[ Yes good this is an acceptable answer ]

[ A startled blink ]

Why would I, Alice? It is good that she has someone to care for her. Celegorm would have wanted that.

She is your brother's horse and I want to do what is right. And if his brother would like her back, then I will oblige.

She is no one's now. [ Sad and wistful ]

I doubt me my brother will mind you having her. And no, Alice, tis well - Hiswafan is a jealous beast, and would not tolerate a rival.

You shouldn't say such things.

[ Even that makes her depressed and Alice takes it very seriously. She talks to these animals like they're people, after all. ]

She is like any other, she has feelings. And I'm sure she has a name, too.

What am I to say instead gwilwileth? My brother is dead. She belongs to whomsoever she wills, now. As for a name...She doubtless does, but Celegorm never told me, and so I know it not.

[ He probably named her something stupid like 'horse' or 'grey' Caranthir mocks YOU TAKE THAT BACK Celegorm shrieks in return and Maglor sighs internaly and ignores them ]

[ It's not uncommon that Alice finds herself frustrated with him and Lancelot. ]

Even I would want something that belonged to my late sister, you should at least have that option.

[ Quiet and old and so, so weary ]

I do Alice. I have what he gave his life for. Father's accursed jewel.

You mean to say you still have it?

[ abruptly cool ]

It is safe.

Then I'm glad for you.

[ The battle was pretty ugly and even Alice knows that the silmaril brings bad luck. ]

[ relaxing the instant she shows no indication of desire for it ]

Thank you, Alice.

But if you change your mind, Mr. Maglor, you're welcome to let me know.

I thank you for the offer, Alice, but truly, it will be well. Let her go to one who can care for her.

[ I would send Hiswafan away, only he will not go Maglor does not say For I do not know how much time remains to me ]

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