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[ The locket turns on, allowing a glimpse of the bailey in Caer Glaem while Celeborn is figuring out how it works. He's been at court for a few days but keeping to himself. There are so many people in the castle, a babble of voices and stray surface thoughts, that he's spent most of that time just learning his way around and avoiding the larger gatherings. Finding this outdoor haven feels almost like a reward for his patience. There's still so much to absorb, and this - figuring out how the locket works - is one he feels he can put off no longer.

He stares straight ahead; tall, handsome and silver-haired, garbed in soft gray traveling clothes. The elf's expression is slightly wary (speaking to anyone and everyone, no matter where in the Drabwurld they are, reminds him sharply of Fëanor's palantiri and look how those turned out). ]

Le suilon (Greetings).

My name is Celeborn, lord of Lothlórien in my world. [ He trails off for a moment, not entirely sure what to say next. 'My world'. It still feels surreal, stepping through a fairy ring and traveling far beyond Arda. If he understands right, beyond Aman as well. This isn't his home. Although the little he's seen in certainly beautiful. ] I am a newcomer. Like many of those now here in this castle.

If there are any other natives of Ennor, I would be pleased to speak with you. My own people especially, but others as well. [ Celeborn pauses, then forges onward. ] While it grieves me that war against the long dark rages in other lands, I will do what I can to aid in its downfall.

Na lû e-govaned vîn. (Until next we meet.)

[ The locket feed darkens after a long pause, once Celeborn figures out how to turn it off. ]

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[ She's supposed to be safe and sound in Aman, hopefully with his wife's family protecting her like the treasure she is. (Yes, Celebrian is Daddy's girl okay and he will fight people on that.) For now, though, all he can do is watch her in the little mirror and bring his fingertips up close. Like he can touch her through sheer willpower. ]

And I you, daughter. But seeing you so ... hale, is worth the long wait.

[Supposed to be. She'd thought the same and so had Galadriel, she's sure, and Elrond. Though that particular problem lied in the fact that they had convinced her to come while she'd still been in Middle Earth. Preparing for her wedding. And then slept, while at the Station, for a week and experienced everything between that day and her mothers sailing.

It impossible to resist reaching back, slender fingers brushing the screen before dropping back into her lap.]

It took time. [A lot of time and a lot of distrust, nervousness and panic.] And I had a lot of help.

You must tell me who lent assistance, so that I can thank them for the gift of your health.

[ He is growing weary of talking like this. Somewhere in this world rests his daughter and Celeborn needs to see her in person. Now. ]

[And she's sitting wishing that she could be back at Caer Glaem so she could wrap her arms around him and feel him hold her. To be with one of the people she'd spent years wondering if she'd ever see him again.]

Grandfather helped a great deal, he was one of the first I trusted first. And grandmother, of course. Uncle Finrod helped as well. There were so many people that helped and you will undoubtedly meet them all when you join us.

[Because she doesn't doubt, even for a moment, that her father will come soon enough. Her mother had been coming, he wouldn't stay away forever.]

Grandfather?

[ It takes him a moment, wondering if his own father has been re-housed, then decides she must be speaking of Galadriel's father, the High King. ]

I do not know when that will be, dearheart. Someday.

Arafinwe. I did not handle being around a great many people very well.

[He'd also been persistent. And his singing reminded her of her parents and could calm her down.]

You will though. I cannot believe you and mother would stand to be parted forever.

Then he has my eternal gratitude.

[ Celeborn swallows hard, remembering how she was when the ship left the Havens. ]

Not forever, no. She is my lady of light and will always guide me home.

[It had been horrible and painful. And she hadn't cared much for the trip or the welcome when she arrived in Aman. She'd just wanted to find somewhere quiet.]

I know. So I know I will see you again when we can return home.

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