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[bythewaves]

There's a creature here who killed my friend, and injured my brother. I don't know what it calls itself, but my friend describes a woman with eyes as black as pitch.

[ His eyes are far too bright to be human, a feral fire lit behind them ]

Have a care for yourselves, for it has, apparently, killed at least once and tried to do so more than that.

[ And then almost absently ]

Findekano, my king, I ask your blessing on my hunt.

[ And you know, permission to torture and play with his prey but he won't say that aloud ]

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[bythewaves]

[ He'll be glad that Fingon stopped him from going too far off the rails when he gets over his offended huffy cat phase - it was what he probably did want, asking him this way ]

No. [ Maglor agrees, and settles, the bristling coming back under some form of control, Fingon's acknowledgement of his need to hurt it accepted, even if Fingon won't condone it ]

I promise, no torture.

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[utulien_aure]

[He's silent for a moment, then nods.]

Do what you must, then. For others' safety, and for the lady's peace of mind.

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[bythewaves]

Be iest lîn, aran nîn

[ And then, because he knows Fingon hates having to play that role ]

Thank you, cousin.



((ooc: Sindarin - 'as you wish, my king'))

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[utulien_aure]

[There's a slight, almost imperceptible twist to his mouth at that- though it's been a year since he saw them last, Fingon cannot help but remember the last men to call him king before he came here.]

Just remember: all this we must live with, even after you have avenged the lady. Think carefully about what you do when the moment to strike comes.

And come back alive, Makalaure. Do that, above all other things.

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[bythewaves]

[ Maglor looks a little sorry to have reminded him, but he's still too generally upset to be really sad ]

I will, I promise. I'll get Tyelpe to check my armor, first.

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[utulien_aure]

[Yeah, well. There was a reason he'd wandered off to brood on his own.]

Good.

[That's something less to worry about.]

Then let him work without pushing him. And go to do justice.

[As in, not vengeance. He trusts you understand the distinction, don't let him down.]

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[bythewaves]

[ Grumble mutter why must you insist on thinking the best of him it makes him feel bad about not being nice ]

Yes, Aranya.

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[utulien_aure]

[Is it working? Does it have the chance of working? Then that's why he does it.]

Good luck, cousin.

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[bythewaves]

[ siiiiiiiiiiiiiigh ]

Thank you cousin. Will you look after Margaery for me?

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[utulien_aure]

[Sorry, Maglor.]

You needn't ask. I would be glad to look after her.

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[bythewaves]

[ He loves you too ]

Even so. [ He murmurs ] I'll bring Nelyo home safe to you too.

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[utulien_aure]

[A small smile]

You had better. Look after each other, the both of you.

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[bythewaves]

We'll do our best. [ He smiles back ]

Thank you.

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[utulien_aure]

I have faith in you.

[Don't fail it, please remains unspoken]

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[bythewaves]

Ever faithful Fingon. [ Maglor says fondly ]

What would we do without you.

[ I think you both know that answer, Caranthir points out dryly ]

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[utulien_aure]

Mope terribly, I suppose. And compose a thousand heartbreaking laments in my honor

[Which is true enough, even if it misses the real answer. Fingon doesn't want to have to deal with the thought, right about now.]

But I am here now, so you needn't worry about that.

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[bythewaves]

At least one for every day of the year. [ Maglor agrees, keeping it light ]

And then perhaps a few extra for special occasions.

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[utulien_aure]

Forgive me for being such a poor source of material, breathing as I am.

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[bythewaves]

No no, when you're breathing I can just write terrible puns instead.

[ Maglor offers him saucily ]

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[utulien_aure]

You can do that with anyone in the family. They would even be the same puns, about half the time.

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[bythewaves]

Yes, but they're not here to listen to me, and you are~

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[utulien_aure]

[But Kanafinwhyyy would you want to make bad puns?]

Ugg. Clearly I waited too long to deal with the helm; the bad luck has already rubbed off on me.

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[bythewaves]

[ DAMNIT FINNO DOES HE HAVE TO BRING UP THE FINWENOLOFINWE THING AGAIN ]

I haven't actually used any, have I?

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[utulien_aure]

[FINGON THOUGHT WE'D ALL AGREED NOT TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DUBIOUS DECISIONS OF OUR PARENTS]

Now that you have the idea, I'm sure I'll be hearing about them regularly.

[Maglor might even be thinking of some in the three percent of his brain not already given over to VENGEANCE]

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[bythewaves]

[ Alright, he supposes that is a low blow and he'll limit himself to statements about your hair ]

Would I do that to you? [ SAID SO VIRTOUSLY ]