❅ Eleven (Text)

[stonebird]

I have a delicate matter I need to discuss with a lady; preferably one who comes from a modern era. (Since her era has been called "medieval" more than once. Surely humanity has progressed in this...?)

I thank you in advance for your time. I would also like to -

(This is more difficult.)

A great Elf has left us. He was very dear to me and I will miss him for the rest of my life.

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[northerndragon]

[He's not going to comment on the delicate matter. She's his sister. He doesn't want to know.

But the rest....]

Who has gone?

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[stonebird]

(Jon, you are a bright man! Sansa is embarrassed to ask, but she can't go from island to island, knocking on doors.)

Maedhros. He saved me.

[circumitus]

used to "modern era" being a sort of broad timeline, but can probably help.

[Rey is lady, yes.]

(Private to Rey.)

[stonebird]

Thank you for stepping forward. This is a difficult topic, but I do not think suffering needlessly makes me braver. Do you know of methods to ease menstruation? Every month, I am in considerable pain.

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[so_dark_a_road]

I'm sure there are ladies here who will speak with you; you are respected by many.

[ Very somber. His grief shows in his face. ]

Yes. Maedhros is gone, and Celebrimbor is gone as well.

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[stonebird]

Oh Curufin... (Tears shine in her eyes and fall down her cheeks.) Please come by? I will make you something to eat.

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[puzzlingly]

Curufin...

「There are no words to describe how sorry he is about his loss. They have talked about it after all, so, all that Atem can do for now is give his friend the most sympathetic glance he possibly can. Losing a parent is never easy, but losing a son... Life is not meant to be that way.」

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[bythewaves]

[ He's tired and grieving but he always has time for family ]

Sansa, are you alright?

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[stonebird]

(She instantly feels guilty. He doesn't need to worry about day to day matters right now.)

I'm well, Uncle, don't worry. Have you eaten today?

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[dreamsallotted]

[Seel wouldn't exactly call himself a lady but wasn't combining the sexes what Wraeththu was about? Besides, as Consort, he'd taken on more functions that would be called more 'women's work', maybe he could help.]

What seems to be the problem?

I suppose I used to live in a 'modern' era.

[Ag, he misses 7-11. And twinkies.]

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[stonebird]

(Any empathetic listener is welcome. Sansa just doesn't want to embarrass anyone and that seems more likely if someone has never encountered a woman's monthly cycle.)

It is that time for me - it occurs monthly on regular intervals - and I am usually in pain. I wondered if there was a better remedy for it.

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[kingforboth]

[Kelson wouldn't dream on intruding on what is no doubt a private discussion best meant between ladies. He was not one and he was most definitely not from a 'modern' era.]

I'm so sorry for your loss my lady. Are you suffering greatly?

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[stonebird]

(He is a gentleman and his kindness is met with a quiet smile. It cannot last, however, and she bows her head.)

My heart is broken. (Her second father has gone to his death - like her first had.) I have lost two fathers now and both have taught me many of the same lessons. I will ensure they stick this time.

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[restinglichface]

whatcha need buttercup?

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[stonebird]

How do you alleviate the pain that comes with monthly cycles? Mine have always hurt more than I can stand.

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[outofthefire]

1989 is close enough to modern. What's up?

[and there's a pause]

And I'm sorry about your friend.
I lost someone not too long ago, too.
Sucks, doesn't it?

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[stonebird]

Every month, my cycles bring considerable pain. I thought perhaps the modern era had a better remedy for them?

Yes, it does. He was my second father.

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[soldier_blade]

ooc: can delete if too late

I'm sorry. This place is bad enough without having friends and family vanish like this.

What's it you want to discuss?

Private Text; you're fine! <3

[stonebird]

Monthly cycles. Do you know of them, my lady?

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[puzzlingly]

「Ah... this must be Sansa. It's not hard to put two and two together from what she says. He never quite got around to thank her for the linens for his the gloves that Curufin made for him, but it doesn't seem to be the time to talk about that, at least not at the moment.

It's the mention of an elf what brings him here, he only knows Curufin personally, and after reading some of the other comments, well...」

I am sorry that he was taken away from you.

「And from Curufin, but he'll deal with that in a moment, but he cannot ignore her pain either.」

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[stonebird]

(She doesn't need to be thanked for that! She has a gift when it comes to sewing and embroidery; if she can put it to ample use, all the better.)

Thank you. (Her smile isn't steady and tears shine in her eyes.) He was my second father.

(Now she has lost two fathers and it hasn't gotten easier.)

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[am_i_a_monster]

What's the issue?

Who's gone?

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[stonebird]

My monthly cycles. They are painful and my world had little remedy for them.

Lord Maedhros and Lord Celebrimbor.

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[madambutterfly]

[Far be it from Maeve to neglect a girl in need - there is something unrepentantly compassionate in her, that wants to respond - and so she does.

With all the requisite transmission safety precautions.]

I don't know if you need my experience, but I'm familiar with the more delicate feminine issues. [She takes a wild stab in the dark.] Let me guess: menses?

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[stonebird]

(Any help is appreciated. This matter is only discussed in passing - and in private - in her world. Sansa has a lot of catching up to do where knowledge about her body is concerned.)

More particularly the pain associated with menses. (Help. is there a hotline for this?)

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[goodandtrue]

I am sorry for the loss of your friend, my lady. Were you very close to him?

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[stonebird]

He was my second father. I love him very much. (Maedhros saved her, cared for her, taught her and encouraged her to find her strength.)

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[lemontree]

[ She isn't a "modern" lady, Dany assumes, and so she can only address that second item: ]

I am sorry for your loss, Lady Sansa. I hope that he will find his way back to you before long.

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[stonebird]

(She would never ask Daenerys about such things! How embarrassing.)

Your Majesty, I thank you for your kindness. (Just ignore that first part, please.) Lord Maedhros and Lord Celebrimbor will always have a home here.