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[swiftlet]

[Swift is avoiding video this time for a good reason, though it's not that hard to figure out how he's feeling from just his voice. He is obviously not happy and his voice is low and quiet and rather tightly controlled.]

Some assistance, please, if you would. It seems I've been locked into my room and I'd rather not jump out the window if I can help it.

[He pauses for a moment there, silent.]

Seel is gone, which is for the best for now. At least you won't have to fight him to get in. I'm not sure if he left the front door unlocked either, though I doubt it. Do what you have to, I suppose. Although I'm sure there are more than a few of you who would be happy to just leave me here.

[He probably shouldn't have said that, but he's irritated.]

Regardless, I would be grateful. I'll find some way to repay you once I can see more than the walls.

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[ghoulaid]

gonna be a real shitty escape if he finds this
lol
u tied up or smth?

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[swiftlet]

He can find it for all I care. He isn't going to enjoy the consequences.

No. Just locked in.

[ghoulaid]

how highs the window?

[swiftlet]

Twenty feet, maybe.

[ghoulaid]

aw that aint nothin
but yknow u could always jus pop the door hinges

[swiftlet]

Do you think he's stupid enough to make it that easy?

[ghoulaid]

is this a trick question orrrr
i mean idk him tbh but
yeah most ppl are that stupid so.... u know. based on majority......

[swiftlet]

This isn't the first time he's thrown someone in a room and left them there. He's learned, I suppose.

[ghoulaid]

the fuck did you do

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[bythewaves]

Oh Swift... I'll be there in a little while. Are you hurt? Will you need a healer?

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[swiftlet]

Thank you.

[Pause.]

Yes. It's nothing serious, but there are some bruises I'd rather not wear in public.

[bythewaves]

I'll call Elrond then.

[ And in a short while, there's a tap at the window ]

Swift? Is this the right window?

[swiftlet]

[He's at least got access to that, and he leans out to acknowledge the tapping. It's a little farther down than he would have liked to jump and there's a bruise forming on his cheek but he looks more relieved than anything else.]

Yes. Thank you for this. I'll repay you somehow.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor makes a low sound in the back of his throat at the bruise, and Seel may have a scolding, soon. ]

There's no need for repayment. Give me a moment and I will come up - is the front door locked?

[swiftlet]

I'm not sure, but I would say yes. He isn't stupid. Break it down if you have to, I don't care.

[bythewaves]

There are other ways, to bypass locks.

[ Maglor says lightly, and tugs Elrond after him. If the door is locked, he'll just Sing it open. Metal and Noldor have always understood each other. ]

[loveathousandyearsgone]

[He hardly needs tugged along, but Elrond adds his skill to Maglor's voice. The door doesn't stand a chance against them.]

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[am_i_a_monster]

Is there anything near the window that you can climb down? Can you open the window or would you have to break it? How strong's the lock on the door of your room? Can you break down the door?

[A pause from the questions as she calms herself. The thought of someone locked up is triggering many bad memories and old fears for her.]

Get out of there any way you can.

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[swiftlet]

I have someone coming to let me out, thank you. I doubt that I would have been able to get out on my own. Seel knows how to reinforce things like that.

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[am_i_a_monster]

Do you have a safe place? Don't go anywhere near him once you get away.

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[swiftlet]

I don't know. But I'm sure I can find somewhere to hide until he calms down.

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[am_i_a_monster]

Stay hidden. His 'calming down' will be an act.

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[swiftlet]

I don't think it will. And I'll have to go back to him eventually, even if I didn't love him. He won't enjoy the consequences, either.

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[am_i_a_monster]

The consequence could be him slitting your throat. Obsession is dangerous.

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[swiftlet]

He wouldn't go that far. He stands to lose quite a bit that he treasures if he does. Besides, the locking me up is new. I'm not quite sure where it came from or why he thinks it will earn him anything.