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[handofsilver]

I have a thing to ask; a thing that is not acceptable in my world, but it is part of my story and I think I must acknowledge it. I have noticed that other residents of Hadriel share half of my inclination, at least, and I must ask:

Is it possible for one man or woman to be attracted to both genders? I mean no offense. I admit that my first love - unrequited - was female. My wife was surely female! But there was a male...briefly...though he was naught but a monster seeking to ravage the world.

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[castintofire]

{A smile.} As he should have!

{There had been much joy in those innocent, peaceful days.}

A sleeping contest? I see. We will see who sleeps longer!

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[handofsilver]

I belonged with you. Then. I stopped feeling that way later and now I feel it again.

(He doesn't want to lose sight of any of them.

The answer startles him into a chuckle.)

That does not sound very exciting!

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[castintofire]

You belong with us again. The Oath sleeps most of the time.

{Just don't threaten anyone in their family! Or those they consider theirs.

Maedhros chuckles.}

We have had quite a bit of excitement, a bit of dull might do us some good!

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[handofsilver]

I hope I can give you reason to ensure it continues to slumber. I know how it haunts you.

(Once you have been adopted by this family, they never let go.)

What does the winner get? We should decide.

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[castintofire]

You do.

{Never. Sansa and Anakin are doomed in particular!}

Hm. Winner gets daily hugs.

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[handofsilver]

(Doomed is a strong word! They seem to like their fate.)

You are terribly sappy, Uncle, but that does sound nice.

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[castintofire]

{Good!

Maedhros chuckles.}

I think we both need the affection, sappy or not!

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[handofsilver]

Why else would we be enjoying the weather under these trees?

(He motions at the branches above, smiling.)

I come here when I miss Elrond.

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[castintofire]

Because the trees like our company just as we like theirs.

{Maedhros looks up, humming in agreement.}

Elrond remains with us. He is stubborn that way.

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[handofsilver]

I think they are laughing at us.

(He wrinkles his nose as the leaves rustle overhead.)

I should have done more for him while I had the chance.