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[bythewaves]

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[lordofrebirth]

I know nothing of Arda. What I know is that when one dies they come to my realm. There I see to it that they are reincarnated into a new life. It is the purpose of the Luo Feng Pavilion.

[bythewaves]

[ He hums thoughtfully ]

It certainly sounds a busy job. But indeed, not even Lord Namo keeps his Halls alone - are there none to take some of the load?

[lordofrebirth]

No. Those who work for me cannot take the weight of what I do. They are there simply to guard or to be servants of my realm.

[He's not sure why only he can do it but that is what he was assigned so that is what he will do.]

[bythewaves]

Could you ask for help then? Or even train those who work for you? It seems indeed that you are likely doing the job of several people by yourself! A little unfair, in truth.

[lordofrebirth]

It is not their duty. I will not train them to do a task they were not given by the Heavens. That is not for me to decide.

[bythewaves]

[ He tips his head, curious ]

Why not? Folk can learn, after all - it may not be suited, but why would it matter if they tried?

[ of course, Maglor is a rebel against his own heavens, and he would absolutely go left if the Valar told him to go right, even now, unless there was a very good explanation why ]

[lordofrebirth]

All of us would be punished by the Heavens for it. That is why it would matter.

[The Heavens are strict about their obedience. One does not go against them. Which brings a frown to his face as he thinks of something before shaking his head. No. It's nothing.]

[bythewaves]

[ He tips his head curiously ]

Why would the Heavens care how you do your job so long as it gets done? It seems terribly inefficient...

[lordofrebirth]

[He truly doesn't understand that.]

Why is it inefficient? I have never been behind on my work and souls are moved every day.

[bythewaves]

My friend, you've already told me you've no time for anything but your work - is that not inefficient? When we held the Siege in the early days of the war, not even Maedhros, with his need to control everything, tried to do it all himself, but indeed he delegated work to those he trusted! That way, we could cover more ground, and indeed, do more, for all worked where they might best use their skills, and had time enough for rest and joy. Without those... well. We might have held, I suppose. But it was certainly easier! It's simply a better division of time and skill.

[lordofrebirth]

A war is not the same thing as a duty assigned by the heavens.

[bythewaves]

Not in the detail, no - but the principles are the same. If you do it all by yourself, you'll burn yourself out, my friend, and work less efficiently too!

[lordofrebirth]

Immortals cannot be burned out by their sacred duties. That is not in our nature. If we have been tasked with a duty such as mine or another such as controlling Fate then we are the ones capable of the task.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor raises an eyebrow at him ]

Are you sure about that, my friend? You are the one telling me you have no life but your work, no joy, no hobbies, barely any friends! Why, that is no life at all!

[lordofrebirth]

I am sure. No Immortal has ever experienced this. I have never understood this need for a life as you call it.

[bythewaves]

[ He shakes his head, voice gentle ]

You might think not, but I think me that is only because you don't know what it's like to live any differently. I suspect you're far more tired than you think.

[lordofrebirth]

I am not.

[Yes he really is since he has the worst sleep patterns imaginable. But admitting to that? Not likely.]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor looks INCREDIBLY skeptical at this statement, complete with raised eyebrow.

But he'll let it slide.

For now ]

Mm, as you say. [ SO MUCH DOUBT ]

The tea is very nice - what blend is it? [ Not even trying to be subtle ]

[lordofrebirth]

[Maglor is going to find out how right he is one day if he ever catches this Immortal doing one of his naps just randomly in places that are not a bed. But until then...]

Jasmine silver needle. I was impressed it was available here.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor will just have to hover worriedly then ]

Is it from your homeland, then? There have been folk reporting that some things have come across the barrier between worlds.

[lordofrebirth]

I come from the Heavens. This tea is something more commonly found in the Mortal Realm. You would have to ask someone who visits the Mortal Realm more than I do if it can only be found where I come from.

[Because he has no life.]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor hums thoughtfully ]

Surely a tea should be transferable between? I would not have thought that tea, of all things, is not available in both places...

[lordofrebirth]

[He glances at the Elf then looks away again.]

Yes. Both have tea.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor hums again, the sound curling thoughtfully like wind through the trees, watching him out of the corner of his eye but not imposing ]

Then I think you might be able to find this as well, perhaps, if you look. It is very good tea, after all. It would be a shame to miss out on simple joys, just because of location!

[lordofrebirth]

Are you suggesting I go around trying new tea for something to do?

[That seems...silly.]