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[woodking]

Who: Thranduil and open
Broadcast: Network, unfiltered
Action: Aboard the SS Pathstone and/or HS Marsiva
When: Friday and Saturday

[The video takes a second to focus after it comes on, and the person it is shooting looks mildly surprised for a moment that it seems to be working. He's tall, fair, and is wearing a crown made of autumn leaves and berries and sticks, and is clearly another elf. There's a moment before he speaks, and then he only asks one question.]

Is it true?

[action]

[He had awoken, and to his own astonishment, had known where he was. He did usually know where he was when he woke up, of course, but he also had always known them before he did; this was the first time in waking up somewhere wholly unfamiliar and yet feeling certain he knew where he was and, more or less, what was going on. He was still a few moments before he pushed himself to his feet and slowly moved into the open, the fabric of his outermost robe sighing as it dragged across the unfamiliar-familiar floor. There was nothing outside, it seemed at the viewing port; it was dark as even the forest did not become, and more than that it was empty, but for the spray of stars that stretched in every direction.

He spends a little time wandering, in what space there is to wander, staring out the viewing ports every time he's near it.

It's the next day that he's taken to a ship, which is... unexpected. The confetti gets everywhere, and he's still trying to pick it all out of his hair as he begins to explore the ship, or try to.]

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[takingkarabusiness]

I guess that depends on what "it" is?

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[woodking]

Everything. It's.... This doesn't make sense.

[takingkarabusiness]

...Yeah, it's a lot to deal with. But surprise, you're awake and you're really here.

[ she's sympathetic. he seems very out of his element, poor guy ]

[woodking]

[He is out of his element, and looks it, and looks concerned about the whole business.]

It... This doesn't make sense, either being here, or knowing of it. The stars were placed in heaven long before even my time, and there are none save it be Eärendil who have found their way into them. Nor had I a wish to, for there is much I must do where I belong.

[takingkarabusiness]

Sorry. I'm not sure I can help much. But you're here... and one of the theories is that people at home won't notice our absences. It'll be like no time passed.

[woodking]

[There's a pause.]

That is, I suppose, no stranger than the rest of what has occurred, though I know none for whom time is wholly still.

[takingkarabusiness]

I think you'll probably find we don't know a lot about a lot of things here. Sorry.

My name is Kara.

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[noprophecies]

[oh . . . it's an elf. Before she answers she pulls up the hood of her cloak, mostly out of habit. She doesn't much care about the opinions of others, but when it came to her "cousins", she walked a careful line when revealing what she was.

Even when she flips the video on, she's watching him carefully]

You will have to be more specific than that, I'm afraid.

[woodking]

[He gestures vaguely, taking in a great many things that do not actually appear in the video, sorry about that.]

This? All of this? I find that there is much here and I know much which I have no business knowing. Normally I do not doubt my senses, but I do not see how anything around me can be in truth.

[noprophecies]

[ah. Despite the wariness she feels, she can't help but feel sympathetic, too. They both are so completely out of their elements that it's laughable; who kidnaps elves to the stars anyway?

She makes a noise, leaning back from the camera to look around herself]

It may not seem to be, but it is as true as the rest you may have seen or heard. I found it difficult to believe at first as well, even with information already in my head confirming some of what I questioned.

[woodking]

The knowledge itself is strange, for never before have I known what I had not first had the chance to learn or encounter.

[His voice is rather dry.]

[noprophecies]

Nor I. [her voice takes on a similar quality] I imagine they think it helps, but it does little of that.

[woodking]

I suppose it might be more bewildering without it, which lends at least one purpose. But still.

[noprophecies]

Oh, I do not doubt that, considering it is bewildering enough. You have looked out of the window of the ship, yes?

[woodking]

Yes. The stars are glorious, yes, though little more so than when seen through the trees, and these surroundings detract instead of enhance.

[noprophecies]

Mm, you are right about the surroundings. [she has her own issues with them, past it unfamiliar]

I have only just arrived myself, but I can do my best to answer any questions have, cousin. [she pauses as the word slips out, then faintly shakes her head] Things the - augment do not explain.

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[faithfulwisdom]

[Clearly an elf- and an elf from Arda, unless Finrod misses his mark. There were others here, to be sure, but they all had some little variance, some small difference. The Eldar were distinct, at least to his eyes.

If he's right, that would make this the first person from home who he isn't related to. Which puts an interesting twist on things. But he'll ponder the implications later. First things first.]

Mad as it all may sound, yes, it is. [Because he's pretty sure he knows what 'it' is without asking.] We are a long way from home, my friend.

[woodking]

[Another elf catches his attention, another blond elf moreso. It's not like gold is the most usual haircolor.]

Friend, you say, and yet I do not believe I have met you. Am I mistaken?

[The question is honestly meant; when you've lived as long and passed through as many places as he has he supposes it's possible.]

[faithfulwisdom]

No, you are not mistaken; we have not met. Yet you are from Arda, are you not? There are few enough of us in this place. Unless you give me reason to believe otherwise, I would think friendship to be to both of our benefits.

[He nods deeply at the screen- the closest he can come to a bow without juggling the communicator.] Finrod Felagund, at your service.

[woodking]

Finrod-

[He's so surprised that he blurts half the name back before he catches himself, then pauses and spends a few moments standing still as he adjusts his thinking.]

I... see. Well met, Finrod.

[He inclines his head in turn, though in his case it's unlikely Finrod would get any more if they were in person.]

You are correct, but is that truly so unusual? I am Thranduil, king of the woodland realm.

[faithfulwisdom]

You know of me. [And from that surprise and the immediate backtrack, he can guess when he's from.] You needn't be concerned about revealing my future, if that is concerning you; nothing you say will shock me. [He gives Thranduil a significant look, hoping he'll catch on. Yes, he knows about his death, though he'd rather not discuss it in public.] Regardless, it is a pleasure, despite the circumstances.

There are but five of us here from home, including the two of us- and the others have arrived relatively recently. For a great deal of time, I was on my own. Yes, I would say it is unusual.

[woodking]

[He looks at him with raised eyebrow]

Yours is a name I have not heard in many years. But very well, as you say.

You say there are only five from home, and yet where else should they be from?

[faithfulwisdom]

["In many years." So a long time after his death, then. Closer to Maglor's time, perhaps?]

Other worlds, other... universes. [He grins, despite everything. Even death did not quite manage to kill that almost boyish sense of wonder.] Places I could not have imagined before arriving here.

Not here

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor, of course, takes one look, goes pale, and goes to find his brother. Feanor is unknown - very few of the Sindar and Silvan know what the notorious gemsmith actually looked like, but Maedhros... Maedhros is unmistakable.

He has to find his brother first and warn him.

He doesn't know what the Elvenking might or might not do - it isn't as if he's interacted with Thranduil before, after all. He only knows of his existence from the tales told - but he does know that he probably hates them. ]

[brainiest]

[ Thranduil.

The father of the elf she jokingly called her brother, a man she had spoken to often and cared about and, she imagines, won't remember anything to do with her. She doesn't even bother with hopig, shaking her head and focussing on trying to offer help instead. ]

The Atroma, and the fleet? It's true.

[woodking]

I do not see how it can be, for all that it seems it is. But it seems of late I know many things which I have no business knowing, for I never learned them.

[brainiest]

I don't think it makes sense to anyone, if that makes you feel better. [ She lifts her hand, touching the back of her neck. ] And the knowledge will have come from your augment. It teaches us things we didn't know before so we can work on our ships.

[woodking]

[He mimics her, lifting his hand to the back of his neck, and comes away looking slightly disturbed.]

I do not care for things done without my knowledge; does it happen often here?

[brainiest]

Everyone that arrives here ends up with one. It makes sure we know things for the role we're given. We can't remove them, either.

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[universal_charm]

_{[ What is it with Atroma and elves lately? Well, ponder that some other time, poor guy looks like a kicked puppy. ]}

Which part? Being kidnapped by an unknown entity and floating around in space supposedly being broadcast on a live show to some universe? I would say about 95% of that is true.

[woodking]

That, I believe, about covers it.

[His voice is a study in dryness. There's a momentary pause before he continues.]

What part isn't true, if it all is not?

[universal_charm]

Personally I don't believe we're on a reality show, but that is only my opinion and theory. I don't have concrete proof. But that someone is constantly watching us I do believe.

[woodking]

It's a concept that I am not familiar with. Is it so uncommon?

[universal_charm]

Which part? Kidnapping is definitely uncommon. A reality show where I from is uncommon. Or do you mean being watched all the time? Yes that's definitely uncommon.

[woodking]

A reality show. But if they are uncommon, perhaps that is false.

[universal_charm]

Well, uncommon where I am from. Not everyone is from the same time or even the same world, so it tends to vary. Like I said, I don't have any proof of that theory, so I wouldn't think to hard on it. Just - be aware that we're monitored.

Especially since you've - we all have really - been given something called an Augment. It was implanted in your brain - you might feel where it is on the back of your head. If you're not from a technologically advanced society, it gives you a boost to thwart the learning curve here, somewhat anyways.

[woodking]

Not from the same world? But how are you sure? For if not all are from the same time, then you must know how worlds change.

[His hand does go to his head, to feel, and he looks a little disturbed and a little annoyed.]

To help or to hinder, it was done without consent. If those who brought us here are used to so acting, it seems to bode poorly, regardless of what else might happen or not happen.

[universal_charm]

Because in my time we do interact with other worlds - planets, that is. All the stars around you? A good portion of them have what are called solar systems made up of planets. Some have sentient life on them. Not to mention some of the worlds people describe can't possibly be mine - the histories and the mechanics of their world don't exist in my world.

_{[ A shrug, because the idea of space travel and other races and planets is old hat to him. ]}

No, it doesn't. Which is why I advise not trusting Atroma or basically anything they tell you. Take it all with a good dose of salt.

(Video)

[castintoflames]

(He really need not say a word. His scarred features are answer enough. Many of Thranduil's fears are true.)

It is likely.

(not here)

[bythewaves]

[ SCREE BROTHER NO ]

[castintoflames]

(No this will go well. Watch.





Watch.



Oh Eru.)

[bythewaves]

[ PLEASE DONT DIE






AGAIN ]

[castintoflames]

(No, he'll...come up with a plan.)

[bythewaves]

[ better make it a good one ]

(Video)

[woodking]

[He doesn't answer, just stares for a moment, and goes pale with rage and shock as he does.

The line disconnects a few seconds later.]

(Video)

[castintoflames]

(Well that went about as expected. At least the King is now informed?)