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[He truly doesn't understand that.]

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

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.

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

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!

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.

[ 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!

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

[ 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.

I am not.

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

[ 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 ]

[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.

[ 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.

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.]

[ 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...

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

Yes. Both have tea.

[ 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!

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

[That seems...silly.]

[ Maglor shrugs with a smile ]

It is a good place to start! It's a small thing, really. Doesn't take much time. But sharing a drink with friends is always comforting, and tea is a fairly non-controversial choice, in that regard. You could try wine too, but if you are not wishing to overly interupt your work, that might be a problem.

I drink wine. It doesn't interrupt my work.

[He can drink just fine, thank you.]

I don't have many to share drinks with. It would mean I seek you out a great deal.

By yourself? Perhaps! But with friends? You'd be surprised...

[ Maglor smiles at him ]

I would not mind that at all.

Your determination to see that I have friends is baffling.

[So why isn't he stopping him? He truly has no idea. But here he is saying they should to this more often.

Go figure.]

Everyone should.

[ Maglor says gently ]

It isn't right for anyone to be alone.

[ Except Morgoth and Sauron. They can rot. ]

Perhaps some are destined to be alone.

[He doesn't know if that's true or not. He's not the Immortal of Fate, after all. But it sounds plausible at least.]

I do not think so.

[ He shakes his head ]

That would be a cruel life indeed!

[He sighs heavily and drinks more of his tea before serving them both another cup.]

You care so much for someone you barely know.

[Which Xue Qianxun must actually like since he's allowing it.]

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