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[bythewaves]

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[stonebird]

A fine if mischievous people! (Sansa lays a hand on one of those mighty wings, admiring.)

I would be eager to spend time with someone who could see me too. Can you imagine being invisible to most?

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[bythewaves]

It must be hard. [ Maglor smiles as Tambo comes over to be scratched and obliges ]

But I suppose if one is used to it...

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[stonebird]

Does that make it better? To be accustomed to being ignored? Overlooked? (She may or may not be talking about her situation; not the Thestrals'.)

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[bythewaves]

Not better, maybe. But it becomes something one is... used to. A scab over the wound.

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[stonebird]

Scabs are ugly and they are too good for them. (Sansa gently covers the Thestral's ears as if she wants to shield them from the world's cruelties.)

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[bythewaves]

Scabs are necessary for healing, however.

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[stonebird]

Not all wounds heal.

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[bythewaves]

No. [ Maglor agrees, and who would know better ] But they do scar.

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[castintofire]

Brother? Kano, are you well?

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[bythewaves]

Nelyo? I do well enough.

[ probably. Kinda. ]

.....the nightmares are... less.

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[castintofire]

{Maedhros heard that, Maglor.}

Are you by the sea? Or are you staying with the young Earl right now?

{Meaning he's coming after you, little brother, and doing whatever is necessary to ease those nightmares a little more.}

<3 <3 <3

[bythewaves]

[ HE SAID NOTHING ]

I am by the sea... I'm alright Nelyo, truly!

[castintofire]

{He doesn't have to! Maedhros is already moving.}

Yes, but you are my little brother.

[bythewaves]

... Thank you, Nelyo. I... I suppose I would like some company...

[castintofire]

Then you will have me to yourself in very short order.

[bythewaves]

Luin can guide you - I am at the cove.

[ And he is, still quietly rubbing his right hand and reaching up to rub his throat from time to time, the phantom memory lingering ]

[castintofire]

{Maedhros has little Finno with him, tail curled gently around his neck and chirping when they see Luin.

It's not long before they come upon Maglor, and he simply walks up to curl an arm around his little brother, cheek coming to rest on the top of his head. Finno will just keep Luin company!}

[bythewaves]

[ Luin doesn't bother to pretend to chase Finno off, curling up with him and mrring in worry about his elf.

Maglor is stiff and still, looking out to the waves, but when Maedhros holds him he slumps in his hold, turning to cling back ]

Sorry.

[castintofire]

{The two Fire Lizards curl up together, Finno doing his best to reassure Luin that their Elves will be okay.

Maedhros pulls his brother close, sheltering as much as he can.}

You need never apologize to me, little brother. You could hate me as is your right and I would still love you and protect you as best I can.

[bythewaves]

[ Luin burrows against Finno in the same way that Maglor curls into his brother's hold ]

It... hurt. [ he whispers, voice haunted ] I... he... I thought it was water. But it burned, oh how it burned. And after...after I could not make a sound.

[castintofire]

{Maedhros holds back the growl of fury, focusing all his will on comforting his little brother.} They took away your voice because it is beautiful and powerful, and I would go back and destroy them if I could.

[bythewaves]

Sauron... mocked me... after... he... I think... he... envied my voice? [ Lost, so lost and alone, but he clings to Maedhros, tries to remember that it was not real (but it had felt so, the memories burned deep into his heart and soul) ]

And then they hung me from that cliff. Just like you. Oh Nelyo! Forgive me for leaving you there!