bythewaves: (Default)
[personal profile] bythewaves
I fear that I cannot answer, but I will endeavour to do so later, if I can.

Date: 2017-09-27 02:55 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Mind at work)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
It has been a few days since I saw you last. Shall I come to you? [He really doesn't need to be told to know where you are, Mags.]

Are you wounded?

Date: 2017-09-27 04:13 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Not the only guardian)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
[So very busted. He raises a brow.]

Then why do you hide?

Date: 2017-09-27 04:18 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Invitation disguised)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
[Right then. Don't mind Elrond.

Coming for you.


RIGHT NOW]


There is a hot meal and a warm bath waiting for you, because I wish you comfortable. Would you deny me?

Date: 2017-09-27 04:20 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Kindest of all)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
[ABORT BUTTON IS BROKEN]

Then meet me halfway.

Date: 2017-09-28 03:16 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Over the shoulder)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
[IT'S NOT HIS FAULT SECOND AND THIRD AGE CRAFSTMANSHIP IS SHODDY, HE DOES HIS BEST BUT HE ISN'T FEANOR]

Good. The forge is probably a good middle ground.

Date: 2017-09-28 03:36 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Kindest of all)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
[So is he!]

I will be there.

[Good not!dad, Elrond's very proud.]

YAY ACTION

Date: 2017-09-28 03:43 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Gentle laughter)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
[Forgive him but he has to check anyway. At least he's fairly pleased with what he finds?

His smile is warm and he steps in close to embrace Maglor.]


So even you can learn to remember and take a bit better care of yourself from time to time.

Date: 2017-09-28 04:01 am (UTC)
loveathousandyearsgone: (Kindest of all)
From: [personal profile] loveathousandyearsgone
[He has EVERY right to check thank you very much. Elrond lets himself cling for a moment before stepping back and reaching for Maglor's hand.]

I always worry about those I love. You just happen to encourage it through your actions than most.

voice; private

Date: 2017-10-28 08:38 pm (UTC)
claritatis: (049 !)
From: [personal profile] claritatis
Maglor, I trust you will be warned by others, but should that not be the case... The Null are at work again. Your name appeared on a list of individuals they wish to see dead. Be careful.

voice; private

Date: 2017-10-29 12:08 pm (UTC)
claritatis: (008 !)
From: [personal profile] claritatis
I expected you might be more concerned. [Ignis hums, though he does find Maglor's reaction somewhat... uplifting.]

We have no idea how the Null operate. They may be very capable of killing you, along with everyone else here.

dammit maglor

Date: 2017-10-30 06:15 pm (UTC)
claritatis: (009 !)
From: [personal profile] claritatis
I have my doubts that your lack of fear will keep them from killing you regardless. I have a bad feeling about where their intentions may lead next.

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-13 07:01 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the flowers may rise in Spring)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
(Someone is waiting for Maglor, dressed in a clean shirt and pants. His hair looks recently washed too - and braided! Clearly this nephew is on a mission. Beware.)

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-13 07:37 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the Elven-stars as jewels white)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
Celebrimbor slips up to him and wraps his arms around him, nuzzling their cheeks together. As much as he wants to run, he knows his family needs him.

"Have you eaten today, Uncle?"

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-13 08:15 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ and Stars for ever dwell)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He loves Uncle Kano hugs and even though he's grown, he can never turn them down.

"Yes. Sustenance, mainly." he sighs over the answer and kisses Maglor's cheek, "Will you try something for me?"

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-13 09:20 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the waters run)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"Alright." Celebrimbor lets go and walks from the room for a moment. He returns with a bowl of stew.

"I think this tastes fairly good, but I'm not sure."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-13 09:45 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ in western lands beneath the Sun)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He halts in his progress and his gaze softens. He understands the weight of ruling; of leading even when you're not sure what to hold onto anymore. Maglor has suffered more losses than an entire kingdom should suffer and Celebrimbor cannot undo them.

But he wishes he could.

"I see you." he sets the bowl on a table and walks to stand at Maglor's side, grabbing onto his hand.

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-13 11:48 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the merry finches sing)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He is moving far easier thanks to Elrond. Surely that makes him quieter too?

"Not yet." he agrees, squeezing Maglor's hand, "You cannot think that way, Uncle. His body hasn't disappeared; he is still tethered to us, which means he has to return."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-13 12:08 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ beyond all mountains steep)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He wraps an arm around his dear uncle, more than happy to support him. Somehow, some way, he will get him to eat and rest. That is what Maedhros would want.

"This isn't the same situation. His life is bright and strong. Something has caused him to sleep. We just need to be patient." and pray. Celebrimbor doesn't mind visiting the temples if it helps.

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-14 07:49 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the merry finches sing)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
Two steps forward and one back. Actually, it might be the other way around. Celebrimbor watches his uncle intently for a sign of how best to help.

"It isn't." he repeats, firm, "That was a different situation. Uncle Nelyo was hurting in the same way you were...are." he amends, "He did not choose to slumber. The magic will not last."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-14 09:49 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the trees may bud)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He can't stand seeing him so lost. Celebrimbor hopes that he has enough Light left in him to guide his uncle home.

"Then you can rely on my hope."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-14 09:57 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ beyond all mountains steep)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
Celebrimbor's arms will join the effort as he hooks his chin over Maglor's shoulder.

"Maybe you are not meant to and maybe that is simply part of his journey. I know it hurts."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-14 10:36 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ above all shadows rides the Sun)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
Celebrimbor holds him securely, offering his body as a safe place to rest.

"You shouldn't look at it like that. Your paths are no longer merged, but you should look forward to when they meet again. You have seen that is possible."
Edited Date: 2018-01-14 10:37 am (UTC)

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-14 10:55 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the trees may bud)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"You are not alone this time." Celebrimbor murmurs, "Rely on us until you can believe."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-14 11:14 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the merry finches sing)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He will be caught and held, gentle hands smoothing over Maglor's hair and back. Empathetic tears well in Celebrimbor's eyes and he doesn't pay them any mind as they fall.

"You have us. You have family."
Edited Date: 2018-01-14 11:15 am (UTC)

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 10:41 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ in western lands beneath the Sun)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
It breaks his heart; of course it does. But he can't soften this blow for his uncle. For whatever reason, Maglor has been cursed with this burden. The least Celebrimbor can do is ensure he is not alone under its weight.

Once he feels his uncle slumbering, he lifts him and carries him to his room, tucking him into his bed.

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 11:24 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the trees may bud)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
Celebrimbor sits at his bedside, stroking over his hair worriedly. He could not have Maglor Fading on him - though he, amongst all of them, probably has the most reason.

"He will come back."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 11:43 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ beyond all mountains steep)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"No, you are not." his voice is a mirror of Fëanor's and he can use it to command if need be, "Kanafinwë, you are never alone."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 11:56 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ though here at journey's end I lie)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
Celebrimbor leans in and kisses Maglor's brow affectionately.

"All is well, Uncle. You can sleep."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 12:04 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the Elven-stars as jewels white)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"Do I look angry?" he smiles, a bit sad, "I dug my grave and I hold no grudges except with our combined Enemy."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 12:13 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ in western lands beneath the Sun)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"You cannot rescue everyone. We have our own destinies." he takes the hand, holding it against his chest, "Your love travels with us; that is your greatest gift."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 12:44 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the waters run)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He climbs onto the bed and lays at his side.

"We have failed you. All of us seem overeager to see what is beyond death." he sighs, "Maybe there is a bit of Grandmother Miriel in our blood. That is not your fault."

(Action)

Date: 2018-01-15 12:56 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ above all shadows rides the Sun)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He slips his arms around him, offering himself as a place of rest. He isn't a child anymore and he is happy for that fact. Like this, he can give back what he is given.

"We live like a flame and then, unexpectedly, we are snuffed. You are the sole survivor and while that saddens me for your sake, I do not think it shameful. I only wish the world appreciated you better."

/woke up early XD

Date: 2018-01-15 01:04 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ beyond all mountains steep)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"There are still some flames. Elrond lives and he has children." he rests his cheek against Maglor's hair, "Do not keep yourself from them, please?"

;;

Date: 2018-01-15 01:40 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the trees may bud)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"There is no taint but the one you impose on yourself." he closes his eyes, calmed, "You are a good person. You have learned from your mistakes."

/arthritis is sucking 8(

Date: 2018-01-16 11:33 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the flowers may rise in Spring)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"All in the past; all said and done." he cannot produce a song, but his is a voice of gentle command, "These hands here? These very hands that saw to my bruises and scrapes as a child? You are not giving them credit for the beauty they have created!"

/snugs

Date: 2018-01-16 11:58 am (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the merry finches sing)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
"They leave, yes." he winces at his own guilt in this, "But they come back too. If you were truly horrible, why would they return?"

<3333

Date: 2018-01-16 12:29 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ the Elven-stars as jewels white)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He pinches Maglor's side. "Do you feel that? I am no dream." and to prove that point, he embraces his uncle tighter.

Date: 2018-01-16 12:43 pm (UTC)
handofsilver: (⸰ amid their branching hair)
From: [personal profile] handofsilver
He grins unapologetically and rests their heads together.

"This is just a bump in the road. We will climb over it together. Uncle Maedhros will join us when he is ready."

video (backdated to 1/7)

Date: 2018-01-16 01:00 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (swift ride under the Mountains of Terror)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Kano, I was home to see Nelyo earlier today, but I had to leave for a Guard shift, so I missed you.

I'm worried about him, but at the moment I'm worried about you, too. This must be hard for you.

video --> action

Date: 2018-01-16 07:35 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (until the world ends)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
[ Curufin gazes at him in silence for a long moment. He remembers that terrible time, all those years ago, just after Fingon had brought Maedhros back from Thangorodrim, when it was not entirely clear that Maedhros would live, that he would have the heart to remain in that broken and scarred body, in that life of pain. ]

Listen, I'm coming back. But you just keep talking to me while I'm on my way, all right?

[ He's at the unfinished building that will be the new Guard Headquarters. They're using it already; they've moved the file cabinets and the furniture in. Curufin grabs his coat and picks up his weapons, slings them over his shoulders, and leaves. He keeps the phone in his hand, so Mags will catch glimpses of his face and of the houses around him as he walks. ]

How is he doing? The last time I saw him was ten hours ago.
Edited Date: 2018-01-16 07:37 am (UTC)

video --> action

Date: 2018-01-16 08:15 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (a vision of war)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
[ It isn't long before Curufin returns home, disengages the wards, and enters the house. He drops his weapons and his coat on the couch, and comes to Maedhros' bedroom. He taps on the door gently and pushes it open. ]

Macalaurë?

[ He comes to stand by Maglor's side, laying a hand on his shoulder. ]

You can't hear him, you say. He must be sleeping very deeply. [ Curufin can't hear him either. But then, he and Maedhros don't have much of a history of mind-to-mind contact. Even if Maedhros were conscious, Curufin would have to try very hard to hear him or be heard by him. ]

action

Date: 2018-01-18 08:05 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (the flaming circle of our days)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin squeezes that hand gently, responding to the faint smile.

"He does look peaceful. Perhaps he's dreaming of something positive. I hope so." Maedhros' face is relaxed, his lips barely parted, his eyelids closed softly over those dreaming eyes. His hair is scattered over the pillows, making fiery rivers amongst the white sheets.

Maglor's special talent is for hearing the music that every living being and every unliving thing makes, wittingly or unwittingly, as an expression of its unique nature. Osanwe it is not, but it can be used as an avenue of communication. Curufin knows this because of his own relationship with Maglor.

"You can't hear his Song at all? Or is it just very muted?"
Edited Date: 2018-01-18 08:08 am (UTC)

action

Date: 2018-01-20 01:19 pm (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (#227 -- ^@)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin smiles at his brother, tenderness in his eyes for Maglor's way of immersing himself in the Song of those he loves.

"That is very good. If you can hear him at all, then he must still be occupying his body. What is his music like, right now? Can you read anything from it, or feel anything?"
Edited Date: 2018-01-20 01:20 pm (UTC)

action

Date: 2018-01-21 05:42 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (#231 -- @@@)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
"Sorry, Macalaurë, this must be hard for you. I should not ask you to try to interpret his Song."

Because Maglor probably has terrible memories from when Maedhros leaped into that volcanic vent, leaving his terrified brother behind. Maglor, in his anguish, might have tried to reach out to find him, and. . . no, it doesn't even bear thinking about.

Curufin leans over and kisses the top of Maglor's head, and then squeezes his shoulder again.

[Voice]

Date: 2018-03-04 12:45 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Granted)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I don't think I properly thanked you for your help during that...incident. I'm not sure what got into Seel, but I appreciate your assistance. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-04 05:27 pm (UTC)
swiftlet: (White)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I'm alright, thank you. Or as alright as I can be. He's never thrown me into a locked room before and I'm not sure what to make of that.

[As for the rest of it, he doesn't even bother to deny it.]

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-05 01:16 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Away)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
No. I think I've taken enough advantage of your hospitality, but thank you for the offer. He's at least apologizing again, but I suppose it's only a matter of time before that good will runs out. And yet I can't just leave him, either. [sigh]

I know people want me to, though I suspect they meant more for his well-being than mine.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-05 03:14 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Listen)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I suppose protesting wouldn't change your opinion.

It isn't his fault. He doesn't mean to. I'm not sure how well he'd respond to more violence, but if you think you have an idea, by all means try. I've run out of them.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-05 03:57 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Walk)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
It may. I apologize in advance for his stubbornness.

[Sigh]

Perhaps I haven't done my own job, either. He shouldn't be an ass and I should be able to keep him from being one.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-05 06:07 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Captive)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I know, but I'm supposed to be able to keep a leash on him.

I hope it will help. I'll see what I can do to pull myself together as well.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-05 06:55 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Vision)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
Somehar has to be. It's clear he's not behaving himself.

I...I would appreciate that. Thank you.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-05 03:33 pm (UTC)
swiftlet: (Soft)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I don't have much of a choice.

I'd appreciate that. If nothing else, it will give me something to focus on. I know better than to expect easy, at least.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-05 11:45 pm (UTC)
swiftlet: (Fall)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
No. I've not really had the time for very formal training.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-06 05:27 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Eyed)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
Thank you. I just hope you'll be patient with me.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-06 05:52 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Smoke)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I don't mind sore. And I appreciate your help. Again.

Re: [Voice]

Date: 2018-03-06 06:29 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Speech)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
And you.

[Voice] HELLO AGAIN FRIEND

Date: 2018-04-10 03:12 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Visitor)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
Maglor? I...hate to ask this, but do you have some time?

<3

Date: 2018-04-10 01:39 pm (UTC)
swiftlet: (White)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
Several things, apparently. Is there somewhere I can meet you?

<3 <3 <3

Date: 2018-04-11 04:04 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Lord)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
So long as it's private, I don't care.

Thank you. I'll be there shortly.

Nooooooo you beat me D:

Date: 2018-04-11 05:22 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Away)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
[He doesn't look happy, but he's trying very hard not to fall apart. He can't help it, though, and starts crying halfway through the words that he can't seem to stop from coming.]

Seel. He...told me something that happened. Before I came here. Something I should have been here for only it's too late now. We tried to talk but...it didn't go well. He's falling apart and I can't fix it. I don't know what to do. I need help but I don't know what to ask. I'm not enough. Nothing I can do on my own is enough. You're the only one who I thought might...might be able to do something. Or might know something.

nooooooooo

Date: 2018-04-11 05:36 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Low)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
[He's almost shocked but holds on to him regardless. It only helps a little. And maybe then only because Maglor reminds him in some small way off his hostling.]

I tried to apologize for...for being awful after I was sick. I told him I'm not afraid of him. It started fine until... until he told me died once. And the only person who was there to help was the one he hates more than anyhar else. Except maybe--[Ponclast. But he can't bring himself to say the name.]

He showed me. What it was like. And I should have been there. I could have fixed it, then, but now... I don't know if I can even find all the pieces let alone put them back together.

I tried--Ag knows I did but I'm out of my depth.

noooooooooooooooooooo

Date: 2018-04-11 06:38 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Swept)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
That can't be all. There must be something. I can't...I can't just watch him falling apart and not do anything. What if...what if I lose him to this? What do I do if it kills him or...or he ends up like Azriel? Please, I've lost too much of my family already. I can't lose him too.

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Date: 2018-04-11 07:21 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (End)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
[It isn't an answer he likes, but it's an answer. Even so, it doesn't feel like enough--still feels like he's failed everyhar around him. He couldn't save Azriel and now he can't save Seel. And what's the point of power of he can't even keep his family safe with it?

Defeated, he crumples, sobbing into Maglor's clothing and clinging to it until his hands hurt. And still he knew Seel was never going to see that. He's supposed to be the support, the solid Rock Seel grounded himself on. Always staid steady Swift. They can't both be in pieces.

Eventually yes can breathe again; though unevenly, it's enough to speak again, far more quietly than before.]


I understand. But it doesn't feel like enough. Maybe he was right after all.
swiftlet: (Exhausted)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I can't do this. I can't do nothing. [He already feels so guilty, how is he supposed to fix that? Maybe he even deserves to feel that way.]
swiftlet: (Swept)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
I only want to protect the people I love and I can't even do that. Why can't I just keep them safe?

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Date: 2018-04-12 01:52 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Captive)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
That isn't good enough. Azriel never hurt anyhar and they hurt him to hurt me. And Seel... [Well. Seel hurt a lot of people, but he doesn't deserve this.]

It's not fair. It's my fault.

noooooooooooooooooooo

Date: 2018-04-12 05:23 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Die)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
But I could have been there. [He knows they're going in circles but he can't assuage the guilt.] I should have known better. I did know better. And now I have to watch and wait and hope that the empty thing that came home from the ruin still holds my child in it somewhere. That the thing that does nothing besides wake and breathe is still my Azriel. [His eyes widen after he says that, like he's realizing what he's saying for the first time. He hasn't spoken about that to anyone--not even to Seel. At home there were too many things to do and not enough time for grief, but Seel had been Azriel's hostling and he had to feel it even more. Which meant more of the stalwart strength for Swift and no chance to admit that it had broken him too.]

If I lose Seel to the waiting too I may not survive it.

Date: 2018-04-12 02:40 pm (UTC)
swiftlet: (Exhausted)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
[He knows Maglor is right, but he still can't help but feel guilty. So many things he could have done...that he should have done. He'd cost Ponclast his power, he should have known he wouldn't go quietly. Should have known his on father had learned his tactics from that monster. He shouldn't have been distracted by a diversion and left his home unguarded. He'll probably live with that feeling forever, that knowing that it was all because of him.

He bows his head, though, chastened by the story and what he says about Seel. It doesn't make it hurt any less, but...at least it makes sense.]


Alright. I can...I can try. I just...I don't know if it will even matter.

Date: 2018-04-13 01:08 am (UTC)
swiftlet: (Swept)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
[It will always hurt. That is not comforting, but he can at least appreciate being told the truth without being coddled. And telling him that it would stop eventually would only give him hope that would ultimately come to nothing.

He can't even look away, with Maglor holding his face like that. He can only look right back into his eyes and know that he means what he says.]


Will it ever feel like it does?

Date: 2018-04-13 02:00 pm (UTC)
swiftlet: (Low)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
[He sighs again and drops his eyes.]

I'll try to remember that. And thank you. For everything you've said.

Date: 2018-04-13 05:05 pm (UTC)
swiftlet: (Pose)
From: [personal profile] swiftlet
It does. [Sort of.] Thank you for listening, too.

backdated to 4/4

Date: 2018-04-19 07:54 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (they came in the dead of winter)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
[ Curufin went to attend Margaery Tyrell's resurrection at Hope's temple, and now he's back home. He made a promise and is now trying to arrange for its fulfillment. ]

Kano? Could you and the others go to Margaery's Sewing Shop and ward the place? So that if Caedra still has malice towards our friend, she never gets into Margaery's shop again? And Margaery might need her apartment protected, too, but I guess she needs to ask her roommate if that's okay first. I'd take care of it all myself, but I'm afraid I'm not going to be hammering out any iron bars for portcullises anytime soon. Nor do I have the energy to be investing iron with spells at the moment, nor devising clever deadfalls in unexpected places.

And I'll leave messages for the rest of the family. Thanks, Macalaurë!

<3 you too

Date: 2018-04-19 09:08 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (many secrets of craft)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Thank you, brother! Yes. . . I'll rest soon.

[ He hears that. XD ]

Date: 2018-04-20 01:09 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (gaze no more in the bitter glass #1)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
I understand. See you at dinner?

[ LIttle brother will refrain from sneaking out again today. XDD ]

Date: 2018-04-20 11:51 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (the softer side of armageddon)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
That's very kind of you, Kano!

[ He's very willing to be bribed/rewarded. XD ]
Edited Date: 2018-04-20 11:53 am (UTC)

Date: 2018-04-22 10:37 pm (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (flickers of light)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
It's a bargain, then. [ Smile. ]

(Voice)

Date: 2018-04-22 01:57 am (UTC)
stonebird: (❅ and blushing birds go down to drink)
From: [personal profile] stonebird
Uncle I -

I seem to have lost my footing. (Her voice is shaky, breathless.) Winter (her dog) got in my way - he wished to play - but I fell.

(It's very hard to concentrate at the moment, forgive her.)

(Voice)

Date: 2018-04-22 12:30 pm (UTC)
stonebird: (❅ is daily drunken there)
From: [personal profile] stonebird
At home. (She is grateful for keen Elvish ears. Her voice is hard to find at the moment.) I think the door is unlocked?

Action

Date: 2018-04-22 12:45 pm (UTC)
stonebird: (❅ oh fraud that cannot cheat the bee)
From: [personal profile] stonebird
(She is sitting on the lowest step inside, holding one of her arms to her chest.)

I'm h-here. (Winter is sitting beside her, ears lowered. He knows he made a mistake.)

Action

Date: 2018-04-22 01:20 pm (UTC)
stonebird: (❅ and blushing birds go down to drink)
From: [personal profile] stonebird
My wrist... I think it's broken. (It's at the very least a swollen mess.) I fell over Winter.

Action

Date: 2018-04-23 02:09 am (UTC)
stonebird: (❅ the soul has bandaged moments)
From: [personal profile] stonebird
He did not mean it. (She immediately rushes to her poor boy's defense, remembering Lady. But this is different. Maglor would never.) Will it need to be set?

(She remembers her brothers going through that process and her face pales at the thought.)

text.

Date: 2018-07-15 05:07 pm (UTC)
wantsnudes: (237)
From: [personal profile] wantsnudes
Hello. Excuse me for contacting you out of the blue, but is your name Maglor?

voice.

Date: 2018-07-16 10:52 pm (UTC)
wantsnudes: (238)
From: [personal profile] wantsnudes
[Might as well follow suit, for politeness's sake. The voice on the other end is young, but well-spoken.]

My name is Yusuke Kitagawa, and I am an acquaintance of Queen Margaery. She related to me the horrific ordeals she endured at the hands of a demoness, one who is still at large and inflicting harm upon others.

Queen Margaery said you acted in order to avenge her... Could you tell me more of what happened?

Voice

Date: 2018-07-17 07:31 pm (UTC)
wantsnudes: (247)
From: [personal profile] wantsnudes
[Yusuke listens quietly. It's quite the story, and perhaps he would like to learn more of he and his brother later. But for now, however, his voice hardens.]

You say it knows to be careful, but that did not stop it killing again in a great crowd of people, where none were able to prevent it. It may leave the queen in peace, but others around the city are not so fortunate.

Voice

Date: 2018-07-19 11:19 pm (UTC)
wantsnudes: (189)
From: [personal profile] wantsnudes
I see... But don't be discouraged. Perhaps someone else will find another way to achieve justice, even if it will take some time.

Voice

Date: 2018-07-22 09:50 pm (UTC)
wantsnudes: (006)
From: [personal profile] wantsnudes
Indeed. Thank you for your time... and for being a good friend to Queen Margaery. She did not deserve what befell her.

Voice

Date: 2018-07-23 08:08 pm (UTC)
wantsnudes: (013)
From: [personal profile] wantsnudes
It's kind of you to offer. I will keep it in mind.

video (backdated to 12/14)

Date: 2018-12-17 07:07 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (in the unmeasured night #3)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
[ Curufin is standing on the ice of the lake, near the shack he built over the ice hole. He has just knocked the ice in once again, to keep it clear for others to keep using for a well. Behind him, the tundra plain rolls away into the distance and the Northern Lights ripple in green veils in the sky over the hills. There is something strange about this backdrop; it is as though it is simultaneously the ice planet and some other place, redolent of the Unknown. ]

Kano! Can you come to me? I have something I must say to you and not much time to say it.

perma-action

Date: 2018-12-19 09:53 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (#189 -- #)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin waits for his brother and when he sees him coming out onto the ice, he hurries to meet him.

"I'm leaving this world."

His dark eyes are full of sorrow and urgency.

Date: 2018-12-25 11:14 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (they came in the dead of winter)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin gathers him up in his arms and looks up a little into those silvery Fëanorion eyes, brighter but as somber as his own.

"I had a vision just a few hours ago: I saw my own departure from Hadriel. And I knew it was time to go -- and past time! -- and that if I wanted to have any choice about my destination, I'd have to open a door of my own and evade the Hadriel Door. I evaded the Doomsman in our world, so I know I have the power. But Maglor, I do not want to leave you."

The sorrow in his voice is obvious.

"I know, I promised you that I would not leave you of my own will. And now I must break my promise."

Date: 2018-12-27 09:24 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (the flaming circle of our days)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin wraps his arms more tightly around Maglor and strives to offer what little comfort there is in this situation.

"I don't want to leave you. I want to stay with you always."

Date: 2018-12-29 11:13 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (an oath may not be broken)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Oh, if only he could heed that desperate pleading! It wrenches his heart.

"I would if I could. But I can't."

Date: 2018-12-30 07:24 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (a vision of war)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
"This world is poisoned to its root. I cannot hear its Song, as you probably can, but I can feel the corrupted vibrations of its rocks, its earth, the very fabric of its space and time. This universe has a pernicious soul. I felt this when I first came here, but I was able to ignore my own perceptions because I so glad, so glad! to be with Cel and Maedros, and then with you and Elrond and Fingon, and with the friends I made. So many things distracted me from what I could see with half an eye, feel with a touch of my hand. But now I cannot ignore it any longer, as it is getting worse and worse. This place doesn't like people who have any kind of integrity, and it finds ways to attack them or to instigate other residents to do so."

He sighs.

"If I attempt to remain, my fate will will surely be an ignominious death. I would continue to fight back until this world ejects me, but why stay for the end stage? I would be wasting my energies when they would be better spent in some world where communication, cooperation, creativity and intelligence are valued -- as they are not here."
Edited Date: 2018-12-30 07:27 am (UTC)

Date: 2018-12-30 10:52 pm (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (Mountains of Terror #2)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
"If I tried to stay, you would lose me anyway."

But he looks with longing on the dear face of his brother.

"Are you so sure that we will never meet again? You wouldn't remember this, but we were together in the world before this one. We promised one another that we would meet again, and we did. Here. Why could it not happen again?"

Date: 2018-12-31 09:03 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (ALWAYS the Balrogs)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
"It matters to me! But you're not losing me unless you choose to lose me!" His voice is passionate.

He knows that Maglor fears being deserted. In their world, he was the last of the seven brothers, and the last of the Finweans except for Elrond and Elros. He has reason to fear, his history gives him reason.

But Curufin will not let this stand. "What if I told you we need not be separated? That there is a way to stay together? Would you believe me? Would you trust me?"

Date: 2018-12-31 11:55 pm (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (song of Nerdanel)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin feels that trembling, and it grieves him. He strokes Maglor's shoulders gently.

"Then let me search for a world we both could stand to live in. Or we both will search. Come with me!"


[ OOC: Correction! Tagging with late-night brain, got my facts wrong. XD Mags was the last of the Finweans except for Galadriel, Gil-Galad, and of course Celebrimbor. But I guess he didn't see much of them while he was wandering the new west coast of Middle-earth. ]

Date: 2019-01-01 10:01 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (Child Curufin #32)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
"Come with me, yes!" he answers.

"I wish we could take them all with us! Everyone we care about. But if they will stay, then they will stay. They must have their reasons."

Curufin seizes his brother around the shoulders and hugs him as though he will never let him go. "Of course I will have you. I cannot even say how grateful I would be, if you would journey with me to find a new home."

Date: 2019-01-03 09:33 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (my heart warns me)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin has been responsible for two years, thinking only of what he might do that would be useful to the community and to those he loves or has befriended. And now he has to think of himself, little as he wants to leave anyone behind.

He will miss Fingon. It has been such a little time since they met again, here in this awful place. They have been able to reconcile, and Curufn will always be grateful to his cousin for his forgiveness, his company, his humor, and his recognition of Curufin as family.

He lays his cheek on the top of Maglor's head and smiles, his eyes tearing up. He feared that this would be the end of their days together, and that was a dreadful thing to consider. And now he does not have to fear it.

"Thank you, Macalaurë. Thank you a thousand times!"
Edited Date: 2019-01-03 09:35 am (UTC)

Date: 2019-01-04 07:08 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (Child Curufin #1)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
And now it is Curufin's turn to snuggle into his brother's shoulder.

"I'll thank you anyway."

Date: 2019-01-05 07:04 am (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (many secrets of craft)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
Curufin smiles and laughs a little. "Yes, I'll always be your little brother, your little crow. And you'll always be my big brother, Kano, my hero! You really will come with me, wherever I choose?"

That is almost too good to be true!

Date: 2019-01-08 12:42 pm (UTC)
so_dark_a_road: (Child Curufin #8)
From: [personal profile] so_dark_a_road
"We'll find a way. I know we will."

Love and hope are inextricably intertwined.
Edited Date: 2019-01-08 12:43 pm (UTC)

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