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[handofsilver]

(If anyone saw him around his Forge in the caverns, they will recognize that Celebrimbor, unlike his Elven family, has no trouble walking about half-clad. His muscles are what one might expect of someone who does hard labor - and, now, the suns are giving him a decent tan.

He lifts a large container onto a shelf in one of the temples - it's one of the best places for it, he presumes. Water sloshes about within said container, giving away its contents.)

I'm gathering water. Tainted or not, we will need it for our most basic of needs soon enough. I encourage everyone to find water-tight containers and take what you can find.

(He wipes his brow and grimaces.)

We can go without food much longer than water. We have been through too much to lose one another.

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[handofsilver]

Yes, I thought as much. R stands for Rage, S for Sorrow and so forth. (He has been using a marker for the task.) The fumes from this utensil are disgusting, but it marks well.

[utulien_aure]

Well done. Will the smell compromise the water?

[If not, well. Even if it's unpleasant, there are larger priorities.]

[handofsilver]

It should not. (His nose wrinkles.) Though it might leave me with a headache.

[utulien_aure]

[Eugh.]

Would you feel better if we changed it for something else? There might still be some paint about.

[handofsilver]

Paint smells too. (He shrugs.) I can cope. It is better once the cap has been replaced. I am spending much of my time outside, so I will be well.

[utulien_aure]

Well, when you tire of collecting water you are always welcome at the fire pit.

[handofsilver]

I will join you shortly, don't worry. My legs will not carry me endlessly.

[utulien_aure]

Do not push yourself too hard, Telpe. The more we all pace yourselves the better off we will be.

[Not that Fingon would pay much attention if anyone said that to him....]

[handofsilver]

True enough. You shall see me in ten or so minutes, I think. (The thought makes him smile even now. He cannot say no to sitting with family - even if they are all silent.)

[utulien_aure]

I always look forward to it. And if you have a cloth to soak in water, you might want to do so before you come out.

[handofsilver]

(He pauses, perplexed.) May I ask why?

[utulien_aure]

Because you might wish to cool down while you can? I know you can withstand heat well, but it wouldn’t hurt.

[handofsilver]

I hadn't even thought of that. (He chuckles.) I need to find a shirt too for Uncle's sake.

[utulien_aure]

We all miss things at one point or another. You may as well soak the shirt, actually, that should keep you cool for a time.

[handofsilver]

Is that a proper use of the water? (But...he will do it anyway.) Can I bring you anything?

[utulien_aure]

I’ve not noticed much of a dip in the water levels yet, but you would know better than I.

[if you object to it, Telpe, feel free to speak up!]

I’m alright for the moment, but you have my thanks for asking.

[handofsilver]

Let us hope the water will not dip for some time! I will take measurements in each pool.

(With a weighted line and some kind of small craft.)

The sunlight might suit you.

[utulien_aure]

A good idea. And someone should probably find out whether there’s a source somewhere, we should know how the pools are fed.

[But he will leave such technical questions in the hands of those best suited to handling them]

I have rather missed it. But haven’t we all?