(Voice)

[handofsilver]

(Private to Curufin & Yukari.)

(He chooses to keep this as audio as the topics might be a little sensitive. Yes, Celebrimbor thinks of things like that.)

Do you need help? I know you haven't asked me, but I'm offering.

(As kind as he might seem - as gentle - he is an Elf who knows battle well.)

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I think I need to change my routine. I find it far too easy to fall into a rut. (And a change will stop him from worrying too much about his uncle.) How far has anyone explored? Is there any point to it?

Comments

[handofsilver]

I never meant for you to miss me. (But it was inevitable.) We are overdue for an outing.

[loveathousandyearsgone]

It is well. You did not give Sauron all he wanted, regardless of what he did to you. I only wish I could have saved you in return.

[But he's rather used to missing those he loves, and losing them.]

We are. I shall let you know when Maglor is suitably taken care of. [So he doesn't self-destruct.]

[handofsilver]

He does not deserve all he took! Once the veil was lifted, I worked against him with all my might. (He pales, but he manages a smile.) A part of me was saved and it rests on your finger.

(No wonder the ring is so intent on giving Elrond what he needs to heal.)

I have promised cousin Fingon that I will visit him too.

[loveathousandyearsgone]

Agreed [he sighs.] And your might is great! [Elrond smiles warmly, thumb rubbing gently over Vilya in wordless thanks.]

It is a gift I have never taken for granted.

And visit you should.

[handofsilver]

My might is great enough to protect those left that I love. I cannot ask for more. (Vilya is one of the few pieces of jewelry that will absolutely begin to fade in power if it is worn by someone cruel.)

I can see it shine. You are a good fit - unsurprisingly!

I will try to get him to eat.

[loveathousandyearsgone]

[No one will ever wear Vilya but Elrond, unless the Valar themselves will it. But he doesn't expect that to happen.]

Gil-Galad honored me highly with trusting it into my care.

[Elrond shifts, fond affection and no little mirth clear on his face.]

He cannot deny us.

[handofsilver]

(Celebrimbor's spirit will rally against them if they do seek to take it from him!)

He always had a knack for making good decisions. Vilya was made with someone like you in mind.

(He smiles and his silver eyes warm.)

Not forever.

[loveathousandyearsgone]

[His smile warms as well.]

Then I am even more glad and grateful to be its bearer.

[He's not a little smug.]

Or long, if we join forces.

[handofsilver]

I worry for you and your future, Elrond. You have children and I do not need to meet them to know they are precious beyond words.

(Celebrimbor would have been a doting "uncle".)

You have a daughter and twin sons, do you not? I can make her a bracelet and them necklaces.