IC Inbox [Ruby City]

[bythewaves]

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[bythewaves]

[ Maglor rests against his brother and hums to him softly, pleased to find him settling ]

I hope you work things out, Nelyo. I know you were fond of him.

[ He falters and looks away, ashamed ]

I... saw his light, at the entrance to the catacombs. I ... was afraid.

[castintofire]

{A hand brushes gently over Maglor's hair, protective and affectionate.}

That is in his hands. I will not fight his choice.

{Maedhros kisses the top of his brother's head, embrace tightening gently.}

I would have run too, had he not seen me.

[bythewaves]

Mm.

[ Maglor nods, agreeing, enjoying being held ]

He followed me, and bade me stand. I promised him I would stay away.

[castintofire]

{Maglor will be held for a good long while then!}

I will help you, as much as I can. I will not make that mistake a second time.

[bythewaves]

[ he is certainly not going to protest! ]

Please don't blame yourself, Nelyo - I know you couldn't help it.

[castintofire]

I wanted to help, instead I hurt you.

[bythewaves]

You couldn't help it. [ Maglor insists ]

Please, Nelyo - I don't blame you, truly I don't.

[castintofire]

{Maedhros sighs, curling around his little brother.}

I love you, little brother.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor leans into his hold ]

I know. I love you too, my brother.

[castintofire]

{Maglor is too forgiving of him, Maedhros believes. But is intensely grateful of all at once.}

Where were you? Did I interrupt anything?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor shakes his head ]

No - I was... hiding watching the waves. Do you want to go back to the house?

[castintofire]

I will go wherever you do. You usually follow me home - is it not time I do the same for you?

[bythewaves]

Well I... do not... really have anywhere to go?

[castintofire]

Then you will come live with me. I do not want you homeless while I am here, Kano.

[bythewaves]

I am not! [ He objects mildly ] I have you, and I stay at the little lord's place sometimes, and at the elfhouse sometimes.

[ The perpetual couch surfer ]

[castintofire]

{Maedhros rests his cheek on Maglor's head, holding him close.} Then let us away to our home. It is warm there.

good place to end, you think?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor hums happily, content ]

Alright.