[ The answer is a long time in coming - too much has happened (is happening), and with his heart still newly returned Maglor has not been coping well. He is pale and wan, but for her, who he barely knows, he manages to look more-or-less composed ]
Mistress Alice wasn't it? [ he sounds tired, even so, but calm (it is a lie, but Maglor is a good actor, when he needs to be) ]
Tis of no account - the error was on my side, not yours. I thank you for your apology, but there truly is no need.
[The wait to hear from him has stressed her out and yet when she finally does get a response, she gives a sigh of relief. She still feels terrible -- for both of them.]
Yes. My name is Alice.
[Alice swallows.]
I... well, I am glad to hear that, but I beg to differ. Truly, I am sorry for upsetting you.
Perhaps, but. I understood where he was coming from having been separated from family before.
[What is with her? She is normally not this nervous. The fact this man was looking for his sons and he obviously found some of his sons makes her feel even more guilty. Alice frowns.]
Please allow me to make up for it in some way, sir.
He is. [ soft and sad ] He is my father, and it has been a long, long time.
Do not feel you have to, mistress. Our family's affairs have always been fraught with peril and emotion. To be frank, it would be safer for you if you had as little to do with us as possible.
[That? That earns a suspicious look from Alice; she isn't one to brush those things off, although she finds herself just a little insulted, despite the good intentions. Alice's face grows dark.]
So I saw; you look like him. With all due respect, Mr. Maglor, I am capable of fending for myself if needed. And I've already agreed to go with him and a group to this so-called station.
I do not want to be apart of a war and I am no soldier. I would feel more content being out of these realms. I only felt the need to offer, because the moment I saw you, I wondered if you were his.
[ he cannot quite hide the flinch at her words but his voice is as even as ever ]
As you say mistress, yet beware! No good has ever come to those who deal deeply with us, for good or ill. Have a care of my father. He means well, truly, but he does not always spare a thought for those around him in the pursuit of his goals.
[For lack of better words. Alice figures if she goes with them, she's out of the way. Though with this, she may be exceptionally weary. His omittance is respected by her, however-]
I only wish to leave this castle, nothing more. I am not going to be confided amongst the unseelie court. The lesser of evils, unfortunately.
I am, however, concerned. Has alerting the both of you to each other think of him as much? To be blunt, good sir, you look dreadful.
Probably for the best - Father will do his best by you, but he is... not the best at caring for others.
[ He shrugs ] I love him, and I missed him dearly, but... I have been burnt by his flame before. I would still follow him, to whatever end, but I would spare others that flame.
And I will be well, mistress. In time. [ which is not a denial of how bad he looks ]
[She's never fought with hers, she was far too young. Far too young to lose her family.]
It's a strange thing to include yourself in that warning, but. I was already armed to begin with.
[She could outright say she will not hesitate to use her knife against anyone who does even raise their hand against her. No, that would be too much right now.]
You can insist that everything will be well, but I promise some sort of peace offering.
Anyone is capable of being dangerous, Mr. Maglor. Things are never simple as they seem and I am not that much of a fool.
[Ironically, that self-deprecation angers her, it brings dark thoughts to her mind. Maybe it angers her because she can see elements of herself in it.]
Your omission is appreciated but never allow your omissions to kill you.
Well, for the sake of sanity, that is something I am willing to look past momentarily.
[She understands, or so she hopes. It's infuriating to see someone talk about themselves in such a matter. She can't get a gauge for him quite yet so there's no point to drill him to step out of it.]
[ Even with that warning, there's still a pang of guilt she feels for bringing his father to his attention. Still, the warning stands and Alice won't ignore it. All the more reason to be on guard. ]
I suppose I shall leave you to your own devices, but I will keep you warning in mind.
But I also ask you to keep in mind not to trifle with me, either.
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Date: 2014-06-01 07:51 am (UTC)Mistress Alice wasn't it? [ he sounds tired, even so, but calm (it is a lie, but Maglor is a good actor, when he needs to be) ]
Tis of no account - the error was on my side, not yours. I thank you for your apology, but there truly is no need.
ALL ABOARD THE GUILT TRAIN
Date: 2014-06-01 08:02 am (UTC)Yes. My name is Alice.
[Alice swallows.]
I... well, I am glad to hear that, but I beg to differ. Truly, I am sorry for upsetting you.
CHOO CHOO
Date: 2014-06-01 09:17 am (UTC)That the news brought me pain is not of your doing. I needed to hear it, in any case.
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Date: 2014-06-01 05:44 pm (UTC)[What is with her? She is normally not this nervous. The fact this man was looking for his sons and he obviously found some of his sons makes her feel even more guilty. Alice frowns.]
Please allow me to make up for it in some way, sir.
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Date: 2014-06-02 01:38 am (UTC)Do not feel you have to, mistress. Our family's affairs have always been fraught with peril and emotion. To be frank, it would be safer for you if you had as little to do with us as possible.
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Date: 2014-06-02 01:49 am (UTC)So I saw; you look like him. With all due respect, Mr. Maglor, I am capable of fending for myself if needed. And I've already agreed to go with him and a group to this so-called station.
I do not want to be apart of a war and I am no soldier. I would feel more content being out of these realms. I only felt the need to offer, because the moment I saw you, I wondered if you were his.
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Date: 2014-06-02 02:27 am (UTC)As you say mistress, yet beware! No good has ever come to those who deal deeply with us, for good or ill. Have a care of my father. He means well, truly, but he does not always spare a thought for those around him in the pursuit of his goals.
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Date: 2014-06-02 02:38 am (UTC)[For lack of better words. Alice figures if she goes with them, she's out of the way. Though with this, she may be exceptionally weary. His omittance is respected by her, however-]
I only wish to leave this castle, nothing more. I am not going to be confided amongst the unseelie court. The lesser of evils, unfortunately.
I am, however, concerned. Has alerting the both of you to each other think of him as much? To be blunt, good sir, you look dreadful.
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Date: 2014-06-02 04:09 am (UTC)[ He shrugs ] I love him, and I missed him dearly, but... I have been burnt by his flame before. I would still follow him, to whatever end, but I would spare others that flame.
And I will be well, mistress. In time. [ which is not a denial of how bad he looks ]
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Date: 2014-06-02 04:17 am (UTC)[She's never fought with hers, she was far too young. Far too young to lose her family.]
It's a strange thing to include yourself in that warning, but. I was already armed to begin with.
[She could outright say she will not hesitate to use her knife against anyone who does even raise their hand against her. No, that would be too much right now.]
You can insist that everything will be well, but I promise some sort of peace offering.
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Date: 2014-06-02 04:35 am (UTC)I am as dangerous as he, mistress, if in a different fashion - I too, have brought grief to many.
If you must, Mistress Alice. [ he manages a smile ] I do not need anything, truly, but I will not refuse you.
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Date: 2014-06-02 04:38 am (UTC)[Ironically, that self-deprecation angers her, it brings dark thoughts to her mind. Maybe it angers her because she can see elements of herself in it.]
Your omission is appreciated but never allow your omissions to kill you.
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Date: 2014-06-02 05:19 am (UTC)[ I would not mind if it did he does not say, instead ]
As it please you, mistress.
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Date: 2014-06-02 06:02 am (UTC)[She understands, or so she hopes. It's infuriating to see someone talk about themselves in such a matter. She can't get a gauge for him quite yet so there's no point to drill him to step out of it.]
Please, sir, call me Alice.
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Date: 2014-06-02 06:48 am (UTC)Alice then. And will you do me the kindness of using mine as well then? Maglor I am, no lord or prince to deserve fine titles.
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Date: 2014-06-03 02:31 am (UTC)[It should be self-explanatory, shouldn't it. She rubs the back of her head.]
If it pleases you, Mr. Maglor.
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Date: 2014-06-03 03:10 am (UTC)I thank you for the courtesy Alice.
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Date: 2014-06-03 03:17 am (UTC)[ Even with that warning, there's still a pang of guilt she feels for bringing his father to his attention. Still, the warning stands and Alice won't ignore it. All the more reason to be on guard. ]
I suppose I shall leave you to your own devices, but I will keep you warning in mind.
But I also ask you to keep in mind not to trifle with me, either.
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Date: 2014-06-03 03:41 am (UTC)Travel safely Alice.
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Date: 2014-06-03 03:42 am (UTC)[ And for now, she'll let him be. ]