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[Hey you know what, your tall brother can stay wherever he is]

I really don't care. Uh, heavy, I guess? For both of them. I've got more metal to bring you.

[ It's not that bad once you get used to looking up? ]

More a broadsword user, then? Hm. How long?

Tall as me, if you have enough. Lemme get the other stuff, but I definitely need two, exactly alike. So however much this stuff'll get me.

Hm. [ Maglor hums thoughtfully, eyeing him ]

They'd have to be thinner, if they were going to be that long - I am assuming you are including hilts in the calculation. You must be terribly strong!

[Cloud shakes his head.] Not that long then; the weight is more important. I'm not exactly like, trained or anything, so brute force is gonna be more useful than something that cuts neatly.

Hm. [ Maglor blinks ] I think that is the first time I have been asked for a blade that will not cut!

But a sword, and not a mace or hammer? With strength like you suggest, you might do a good deal of harm with even a morning star - although tis not easy to carry around.

[ He eyes him consideringly and sketches out a claymore ]

But otherwise... we could look at something like this? And truly, if you wanted to learn - all of us could teach you. Fingon and Maedhros both are some of the best of our warriors, only our uncle, Fingon's father is better.

-I'm fine, [Cloud interrupts, kinda rudely, but he really doesn't want to be taught the 'proper' way to do it. Whatever he knows, however crude it is, he knows by experience and by watching Zack. No reason to screw with it.] The design's fine. For both of them. If you need more metal, let me know, but I don't need anything fancy, just functional.

[ Maglor shrugs ]

As it please you. [ He says slowly, making the calculations ]

I think this is enough, but it's Maedhros who does most of the actual forgework. I'll run it past him and let you know, if we need more. Otherwise... mm. Give us a week.

[Cloud lets out a breath, bracing his hands on the table and hanging his head.] A week- [He shakes his head.] A week is too long. Is there anything I can do, anything I can give you to speed this up? It's urgent.

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[ Maglor shakes his head ]

Not for something of this size. We need to be very careful to make sure that there are no impurities in the metal and the actual process, or the blade will be too brittle, and not properly balanced. And, you need two of them. If you want something now you can use one of our standard swords - we have a few lying around, including Maedhros' spare.

[Curses and pushes off the table, hands on his hips. It's not like he wants a blade that snaps at the first sign of stress, but...] Did you have one of those visions people were talking about? With the planet dying or being on fire or whatever?

Ah, is that what you're wanting it for?

[ He shakes his head ]

No - I've heard talk, but I was not so graced, myself. There's no way we can speed up the process, though. Not for something that size. But you could use our spares, if you like - I can bring out Maedhros', to see if it might do?

Nothing personal. Or valuable. There's a good chance whatever loaner you give me might get broken or lost down there, if things get hairy.

[ Maglor smiles wryly ]

Whatever you break we can reforge - that is not a problem. But if you want something large, it will have to be Maedhros' spare.

[ he opens a cupboard to reveal several blades ]

My brother is used to fighting with only one hand, although he has a replacement, now. So his blade is straight, unlike mine, which is curved.

[ The one he brings down is clearly sized for someone seven feet or more, a long straight blade, elegant and functional. Cloud will find it exquisitely balanced and probably surprisingly light, especially with his strength ]

He would not object to it being put to good use.

[...well, it does look really nice so it would be rude to refuse even trying it out, right? Oh shit and it's balanced so well, and it might not be the weight he's used to but it's a lot bigger than the other ones so his reach won't be too badly affected.]

...You're sure. Maybe I should ask the guy myself so I don't look like a mooch or something.

Ask for Maedhros, if you like. But I don't think my brother will mind.

If you say so, then, I guess I have no choice... [please cloud, you want the shiny cool big knight sword to play with] -uh, can I get one for my friend too? Until his is finished?

I can ask him if you want. [ Maglor laughs ] I honestly don't think he would mind. But we only made him one spare. The only other blade I have here that is like it is Fingon's, but Fingon is shorter than I, and his blade is sized appropriately. Unless you friend knows how to employ a single-edged blade? He or she could use mine, in that case.

No, he- he's used to a single-edged sword, actually. That might work out better for him.

He can have my spare then - I used to use a double-handed style, so I still prefer a single edge rather than a double! It has a slight curve, but hopefully not one he will find too cumbersome.

No, Zack can handle anything. He'll be fine. [Still, it feels wrong taking some other guy's weapons when he expressed a concern for their safety.] Look, you two- you'll be okay, if things get hairy? You won't need these?

[ Maglor shakes his head with a smile ]

I can't really manage to properly dual wield any more. And besides, what good would it do me? I cannot fight a falling star. Not with a blade. And I am not my Arafinwean cousins, with power and skill enough to perhaps turn it aside. I am no good here.

[wh a t the fuck] Well. Okay, cool. I guess I'll be borrowing these, thanks.

[ Otherwise known as: Maglor stuck Galadriel and Finrod on a pedestel ]

Good fortune!

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