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[bythewaves]

[ He shakes his head almost violently ]

Do not...! Oh, please, do not. You have to stay away Elrond.

[warmassummersday]

[He reaches up to brush fingertips over the edge of the locket, brow furrowing at the fervent plea.]

I...I cannot make such a promise. I do not know what will come of this war.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor's hand comes up to mirror him on the other side, as if they could reach each other through the mirror ]

Then only promise me you will stay safe. Only that, y... Elrond. It was for that reason that I sent you away.

[warmassummersday]

[It's the best they can manage, small as it was. More than he'd had with Maglor in centuries. At least he can speak with him now.]

Of that, I promise with all my heart, ada.

[bythewaves]

[ You should not call me that is on the tip of his tongue, but he has never been able to say it, not then, and not now, and is this not one more sin, that he stole this ellon from his true family? ]

Then with that I will content myself.

[warmassummersday]

[Centuries of habit would not be easily broken. It's far too late for Elrond to not think of Maglor as 'dad'. And he doesn't want to stop.]

You must promise the same. That you will keep safe. For me.

[bythewaves]

I do not know if I can Elrond, not with Celegorm here. [ I have to protect him, this time hangs unspoken I have to try ]

But I will do my best.

[warmassummersday]

[He slowly nods. That much he can understand.]

I feel the same, with Celebrian here. I am content with try.

[Though he has no intention of explaining why, or details. He'd not even told his beloved what is in store for her.]

[bythewaves]

Then we will both try our best, I suppose. [ he brushes across the mirror again ]

You have so much to live for Elrond. If any might heed my prayers I would pray only for your happiness.

[warmassummersday]

[A return touch.] Yes.

... [A breath and he smiles again, though a touch of worry and sorrow is in his eyes.] They have been.

[bythewaves]

May the days always bring more joy than sorrow. [ A prayer, and a wish, and a blessing ]

[warmassummersday]

[All in one, all nearly catch his breath. But he rallies himself, the smile warming.]

As it should be sought, even - especially in times of war.

[bythewaves]

Who would heed a kinslayer? Yet for you sake I pray that it be so. Be well, Elrond.

[warmassummersday]

Who? Who but myself?

[He knows what was intended by that, though he refuses to easily allow Maglor's self deprecation.]

And you, ada.

[bythewaves]

[ A small, almost wry shake of his head but Maglor manages something of a smile before he reaches to turn off the feed ]

So stubborn. [ he murmurs fondly in farewell ]

[warmassummersday]

[Maglor might hear the start of a laugh before the feed ends.]