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[bythewaves]

My apologies for my absence
The wind may wander as it wills, and so betimes do I
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[digophelia]

She'll more than likely take it, as Kevin is likely to have a shirt of his already. She's silent, only offering a nod of acknowledgement as Alice starts to head back down for the evening. Thoughts are running through her head of her sister, but she stops to turn to him for one final question.

"Mister Maglor, do you think my sister will at peace now?"

[bythewaves]

He looks back at her, startled, the light of the stars and moon around him, and perhaps he looks like he might have done, in his own world.

"I do not know, Alice. The fates of Men are sundered from that of the Eldar, and where they go after death only two Elves have ever known, and they did not return to speak of it. Yet, I cannot believe that the One who sung the creation into existance cares nothing for his children. I believe she is, Alice. I believe she is Home."

[digophelia]

Alice, who has lost faith in most things, needed to hear that after tearing herself up as Lizzie had left. It wouldn't be fair if she faded out into nothingness, with only three days breathing and thriving once again, warm in Alice's embrace. It will still not save her from a restless night.

She was on the balls of her feet, ready to descend down the stairs. Instead, she turns on a heel, with a slow approach towards him. It's easy for her to initiate affection with the little Alice, without hesitation. She can pick her up now and hold her, to calm the little girl who means much more to her than just similarity. So it's still awkward for her, to embrace him, especially with how he towers over her. She does, at least, brace herself against him in an awkward attempt in a hug.

It wouldn't be far from the truth to say she's forgotten how to. She hates it, but his words have given her a much needed piece of mind.

[bythewaves]

A startled pause - it is unlike Alice to initiate such contact, and Maglor debates for a long, long moment before deciding that she needs it, and bending, he folds her in his arms, ever so briefly, pressing a kiss to her forehead before letting her go.

(He would hold her close and shut out the world, but it would only distress her, he knows)

[digophelia]

He would assume correctly; Alice had tensed from the initial display of affection, sinking her shoulders as soon as she's freed. It's her way of saying "thank you", since words seem to be lost on Alice at the moment. It's bedtime for Alice, who is dead on her feet, that she reluctantly staggers towards the stairs. She was going to say something else to him, perhaps a "goodnight" or verbalize her gratitude.

There is silence.

Alice just turning to him, as her dark hair falls into her face.

Unfortunately, Alice will not be coming out of her room for a few days after this.

[bythewaves]

He will be there for her - bringing a meal up and leaving it at the door. Singing for her when the nightmares get too much. Waiting, quiet and patient, as he did once for Elrond and Elros, terrified and so very angry.

[sufferably]

It's a good strategy. Maybe you should pass it around, some.

[bythewaves]

[ a low laugh is his only response, Maglor tipping the glass and draining it in salute ]

any time soon he's out of the house because alice is a brat

[digophelia]

Won't you tell Kevin not to cook on his own? There was smoke all over the lower level and I almost died of fright!

LOL have more shirtless Mags then =p

[bythewaves]

[ The locket chimes when he's up at the Citadel, during one of his cooldowns, so alas, poor Alice, your ada has his shirt off again ]

Alice? What have you and Kevin been up to?

[digophelia]

[ OH, NO. Alice covers her face with a very large groan. ]

For goodness sakes!

[ She's already plenty exasperated and Alice refuses to move her hands until he's covered up. ]

There was smoke downstairs because he didn't know how to cook. I nearly had a heart attack.

[bythewaves]

Hm? [ Oh right, shirt ] A moment, Alice - you caught me at a bad time I fear. [ Give him a sec... there. Look he's wearing the new one? ]

Are either of you are hurt?

[digophelia]

[ She pears through her fingers before removing her hands completely to ensure he's got his shirt back on. She doesn't understand it; maybe it's a man thing, maybe it's an elf thing. Whatever it is, it's a little weird to see your father figure like that. ]

No! But it gave me such a fright!

[bythewaves]

[ Oh good, and he relaxes - he did not truly think so, or Alice would have been more worried, but it is good to have that confirmation ]

Ah yenya - I am sure that it did, but am grateful that neither of you are harmed. And so? What happened Alice?

[digophelia]

[ Had it been an actual fire, Alice would have had a panic attack. ]

I came downstairs to see him trying to cook a large piece of meat and he overcooked it.

[bythewaves]

[ He knows, which is why he is gentler than he might have been, otherwise ]

Ah, I suppose we will need to teach him then, you and I - so that this does not happen again.

[digophelia]

I've already lunch for him, I suppose it wouldn't hurt.

[ It would be kind of nice, too. Maglor cooks and Alice appreciates the helping hand. Other than that, he's missed out on the general ridiculousness, aside from Alice kicking Kevin's wall when she braces her feet up against it. ]

[bythewaves]

[ An amused chuff ] Mm, an oversight on my part as well, I suppose. I am sure he will be glad of the help, considering. I will be home soon, Alice.

[digophelia]

You will?

[ She looks genuinely surprised. She manages the upkeep of this house without request because it's something to do and keeps her productive. But if he's coming back, then she may just have to stop being obnoxious to Kevin. ]

[bythewaves]

[ a raised eyebrow ] Yes? Is that not what you wished for, gwilwileth? But irregardless, I am all but done up here - it is not a hardship.

[digophelia]

I have no objections!

[ Except that part where Kevin may also come to him and complain about Alice. ]

[bythewaves]

[ Amused ] Then I shall see you soon, yenya.

[digophelia]

Of course, atar.

[ No big deal, just buttering you up. ]

[bythewaves]

[ Uh huh, he sees what you are up to Alice dear ]

Soon then, yenya

[ and off to hijack that log ]

499 night | audio (i said i would and i'm not sorry)

[abhero]

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