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[valiantfire]

Who: Fingon
Broadcast: Accidental fleetwide.
Action: S. S. Huntress
When: Early 9/18

{It's useful to be an Elf who didn't need much rest. And even when Fingon does rest, it's never easily thanks to memories that he's yet to address. So he sews. His grandfather spoils him and gave him enough cloth for a couple robes, and that's precisely what he's working on. Spread out around him in his small bunk are various bits of ribbon, thread, and lots of cloth, all of which are coming together under his skilled fingers.

The Elf has a light on, of course, but even with it his own natural faint glow is there if one looks. Black hair is braided back, and he's humming quietly as the needle darts in and out of the vibrant blue cloth in his lap. He doesn't want to disturb his mortal crewmates, after all! That would be rude. The song is an old one, for those who know Arda and its music, of brighter, more innocent days.

It's impossible to not realize he has no idea he's being observed.}

Comments

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[leftonjakku]

What are you working on? [His creations have gotten the attention of a curious young woman. She has never seen such fine cloth and craftsmanship.]

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[valiantfire]

{Fingon looks up quickly, humming interrupted and fingers slowing. Then he smiles, somewhat embarrassed.}

A robe for one of my cousins. I hope I did not disturb you, I was not aware I was being watched!

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[leftonjakku]

You have family with you? [Her interest is piqued and she doesn't hide it well.] Is that the traditional dress for your planet?

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[valiantfire]

I do! I have three cousins and a grandfather here. {Fingon's happy to talk about his family!}

Oh! Yes. I had never worn clothes quite like the uniforms here before my arrival.

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[leftonjakku]

That's... Are you all close? [Family. Family.] Do they look like you?

[So handsome! Rey might sound a little shy because of it.]

I think they're nice.

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[castintoflames]

Busy, Finno? (He doesn't necessarily sleep as the humans (or other races/species) sleep, but Maedhros does try to drift into a deep trance each night. It's healing for him and he does not feel his best without it. However some nights are still restless and he always has time for his cousin.)

I won't interrupt you if you are.

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[valiantfire]

{The needle slows and Fingon smiles at him.}

You never interrupt me. You can come to my room though, I could use your help.

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[castintoflames]

I will be there in a moment.

(There is a soft knock on the door - he is aware of the hour - and soon he is letting himself in, smiling softly.)

I'm not good at sewing.

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[valiantfire]

{The door is always open to Maedhros. Fingon ties off one last stitch before standing, holding out what turns out to be the main pieces for a robe.}

Put this on, I want to make sure it fits.

(Action)

[castintoflames]

It's...for me? (He flushes and takes the cloth, holding it carefully.) You didn't have to -

(Yet he is already changing into it.)

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[thetruehistorian]

My, what a pleasant tune. You've quite an ear. Though I do wonder what has you up at these hours. Sewing?

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[valiantfire]

Oh! Thank you! My cousin Maglor is better though.

I like to keep busy, and my grandfather brought me a good amount of cloth to work with.

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[thetruehistorian]

Another perceived to be better does not diminish the extent of your own talent. For whom are you sewing?

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[valiantfire]

Your words are kind. These robes are to be for another cousin here.

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[thetruehistorian]

[Robin can't help but grin. She does appreciate modesty, so long as it isn't demeaning.]

You've quite a bit of family, haven't you? How many of them are here in the fleet?

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[bythewaves]

I see you are busy, cousin.

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[valiantfire]

Never too busy for you!

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[bythewaves]

And what are you making, for you seem very industrious!

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[valiantfire]

This is to be a robe for Maitimo. Grandfather brought me enough for two. {And Fingon likes keeping his hands busy.}

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[bythewaves]

Ah, I am sure he will like that. [ Maglor hums ]

I did not know grandfather was shopping! I hope he did not allow the merchants to overcharge.

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[scanninggaydis]

[Felix gets up early and often doesn't sleep a lot or well, so he's awake and browsing the network.

Maybe it's because he didn't sleep well, or maybe it's because he likes music that he reaches out.]

That's a nice song. Does it have a name?

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[valiantfire]

{Music is a good enough excuse! Fingon startles a little before smiling.}

It's a song about the Trees that once lit my world, but hasn't really been given a name.

[scanninggaydis]

...Sorry.

[For startling him, probably should have led with something else. But he tilts his head curiously anyway.]

Did something happen to the trees?

[valiantfire]

Oh! No, it is well. {Fingon likes audiences, though he hadn't meant to be heard this time.}

The two which lit my world were destroyed, but were remade into the Sun and Moon. {Because flowers totally give off light.}

[scanninggaydis]

The trees that...lit your world?

[Well they do if they're luminescent BUT BOY THOSE MUST BE BIG TREES.

Or it's a myth. Sounds like a myth.]