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❅ Ten (Video)

(Drawn to the shore again, Sansa is perched on a rock with an open book in her lap - or, rather, an open journal in her lap. She is writing fluidly, recording her experiences and her thoughts. At any point, she could disappear and leave only the journal behind, she knows, thus there isn't anything too damning on the pages.)

I should begin writing songs again. (She pauses and smiles, glancing out over the sea.) There are days that I don't feel much like singing. I can't really explain why I feel that way. My situation here is far better than it ever was on Westeros.

(But...)

I feel as if my life is on hold. (She sets her pen aside and absently examines the ink on her fingers.) What do you value in life? What makes it worthwhile for you?

(Private to Lady Jeyne.)

Would you have dinner with me? I think we have much to discuss. My brother was...is...very dear to me. What happened to him changed my life forever. (Does Jeyne feel the same way? Sansa wants to know.)

(/)

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(She doesn't consider herself a child, but to him, she is laughably young.)

I was not as brave as you! I have been taking lessons in safer pools.

{She is old in experience, much as Maedhros wishes otherwise.}

I was hardly thinking clearly! I only knew I was parted from my family and needed to get back. I should have drowned!

No! (She tucks her cheek against him, hiding her sudden frown. He had been joking, yet she had immediately disagreed.)

{Maedhros wraps his arms around her, resting his cheek against her hair.}

Forgive me. I will not willingly leave any of you.

(She cannot help imagining him dying like her family had. So far, the curse hasn't touched him, Maglor or Fingon. Is that simple luck or fate?)

I know. I worry...

Seeing Jon and Lady Jeyne remind me of what I left behind. I am so glad they are here, but they are suffering as much as I am.

{Perhaps Maedhros has died enough times before her arrival?

He holds her tighter before his arms loosen again, still cradling her close. Only when she indicates wanting to step away will he let her go.}

I wish I could ease your suffering, Sansa. You deserve the best there is to life.

(Most definitely! No more of that.

She won't step back easily. He feels safe and she notices that her heart stops racing when he is near.)

I have it. I had to travel to two other worlds to find it, but I don't mind.

{She brings light where she walks, and life. Maedhros remembers how it is to be happy, even when away from Fingon, when he's with her.}

Then it has been worthwhile. I am glad for that.

(She reaches out to gently hold his right wrist, resting her cheek against it.)

I thought I wanted to die in Ruby City. Now all I desire is to live with Maglor, Fingon, Curufin and you.

{Maedhros flinches, more because he doesn't want her to die than the gentle hold on his mangled wrist that now has a mechanical hand attached. He sighs, left arm remaining around her.}

I am glad that city did not claim your life. We are better for knowing you.

(Even without the mechanical hand, she would hold his poor wrist thus. His flinch concerns her and she gives him a small, encouraging smile.)

I am the one who is better. There are matters where I would have argued with Jon or questioned his authority; now I know I can trust him. He needs my support if he is to be King.

{The stump no longer hurts. Only a remembered ache is left. Maedhros kisses her forehead affectionately.}

We have all improved, then! Your brother is fortunate to have you.

(She kisses the place where the stump meets the mechanical hand. Scars and wounds used to frighten her, but since it belongs to him, it's precious to her.)

I hope he agrees. He hasn't experienced as much of these worlds.

{Once, Maedhros might have tried to hide it from her. Not now. It doesn't disgust her as he felt it should.}

If there is one thing I have learned since leaving Arda, it is that family is precious above all. We must rely upon one another, lean on each other. If Jon has yet to learn this, I believe he will.

He believes me. (And that inspires her to be a better sister to him; one that is always truthful. She hadn't exactly been that before.) He comes to me when he has questions or worries. I feel like we are true siblings.

(Maedhros will know the happiness that brings. She slips away just enough to see a small fish darting in the shallows.)

As he should. {Maedhros' pride in her shines bright through his smile. The darting motion to the side draws his attention from her before he tilts his head.}

When was the last time you ate?

(Sansa smiles at the little fish's progress, blushing faintly at his question. He knows she has a tendency of not eating when she is feeling depressed.)

...last night?

{Sansa is family in all but blood. Maedhros knows her almost as well as he knows himself, and this trait is common between them and Maglor. He chuckles warmly and offers her an arm.}

Would you dine with me? I have yet to eat today myself.

(She grins at the sound of his laughter and hugs his arm to her chest. Just like when she had a nightmare, he doesn't judge her or condemn her.)

I would be honored. We best not tell our fish friend that his kind is likely on the menu.

{She is dearly loved. Maedhros grins down at her and leads them away, casting a feigned surreptitious look over his shoulder.}

My lips are sealed!

(She giggles - a rarity for the prim and proper Sansa Stark - but how can she help it?)

I saw a small shark the other day. He was quite intent on getting a fish about that size.

{She deserves to laugh and be playful. To be free and happy.}

Oh? Did you chase him away?

(She feels all of those things walking beside him.)

No. He worked so hard for his meal and he really was tiny.

(She demonstrates the shark's size with her hands.)

{If Maedhros accomplishes little else, he'll be content to this.

Another chuckle.}

Then he will grow. Perhaps he shall remember your kindness and protect you in the water.

(He is destined to be a guardian. If only he could take in more children that need fostering.)

I will not count on it. (She holds onto his hand, smiling.) You will think me strange, but I did cheer for him.

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