Video; Both Courts

[silme]

[ 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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[silme]

... Arwen.

[ He swallows, working very hard to keep a neutral expression. First his wife, then his daughter, and now his granddaughter. The one woman he will never see again in his world. Celeborn finally clears his throat and offers a small, but warm, smile. ]

It has and I am very glad to see you.

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[stillhope]

Where are you?

[Not that she could go to him. Not yet. She was still attempting to get settled into a place herself, somewhere far away from the Unseelie castle. If her mother's words were true, of which she had no doubt, she could be at the station for as long as she was allowed.

There's so much she wishes to tell him of her brief time here already, trying to keep it all from pouring out.]

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[silme]

I am currently in residence at Caer Glaem.

[ But possibly not for much longer, considering the members of his family are elsewhere, and he would like to reunite with them at their earliest convenience. ]

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[stillhope]

[A place she dare not dwell, from her understanding. If what was said held truth as to the war between the courts.]

I am meeting Nana at the Station. Perhaps one day you could join us with grandmother.

[As it seems a safe assumption that the original intention of her joining them at the station might be delayed.]

[silme]

A thousand men could not keep me away from my only granddaughter. I will see you as soon as I am able, Arwen. I promise.

[ After he's seen to some duties and promises. ]

[stillhope]

[And she believes him, inclining her head slightly. She could be patient - wait a few days more.]

Please stay safe.

[silme]

You must promise me the same, little one. Stay safe.

[ He will not lose her a second time. ]