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[castintoflames]

Who: Maedhros & Open
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Yes! On the planet~
When: The 17th.

(There is a tall Elf amongst the wreckage, a gun at his side. His eyes are unfocused and there is a strain to his features as if he is listening to something hard to distinguish.)

I do not like the Song of this world. Have others noticed it? (Elven ears are sensitive to such things and this Song is one of...calling? Summoning?

It wishes to keep us. The thought comes unprovoked and his grip tightens on his gun.)

I would not spend overlong looking amongst the wreckage. I cannot say if it is possible for you to forget you are part of the fleet, but -

(It is not impossible and that concerns him. Leaving anyone behind brings back bad memories.)

I stand ready to guard anyone who wishes to explore, however. Tell me of your arrival and I will meet you.

Comments

{Video}

[valiantfire]

{Oh Maedhros. Fingon hesitates, then starts back for the wreckage. He's not all that far away.}

Grandfather and I have noticed. Will you not start back to the shuttles? I will meet you.

{Video}

[castintoflames]

I do not like it. (He has not moved, which may not speak well for his current mental state.) I should stay.

{Video}

[valiantfire]

{Fingon's lips thin and he breaks into a run. He doesn't like those signs.}

Then I will stand with you.

{Video}

[castintoflames]

Can you hear it? (He tilts his head, eyes darkening.) It is in the distance, watching.

(Like Morgoth. Like Sauron.)

{Action}

[valiantfire]

{Fingon's heart lurches and a minute later he breaks into the clearing, but keeps running until he reaches his cousin. He reaches to tug on Maedhros' remaining hand, demanding his attention.}

We have ever been watched. Here is no different. Are you to let it win?

{Action}

[castintoflames]

(The tugging gets his attention and his eyes focus on Fingon's face. His cousin. He remembers.)

How do I triumph? (He doesn't know. Should he stay and protect those who come, unaware, or go and save himself this discomfort?)

[bythewaves]

I would not mind staying. [ Maglor's eyes and voice are full of leaves ]

[castintoflames]

No, brother. Stay on the ships; do not linger on this planet. I fear it is a trap. (And there are no enemies he can conquer.)

[bythewaves]

[ toooo late ]

The wood likes me. [ he says dreamily ]

[castintoflames]

The Song is a lie, toron. Do not heed it. (He is already moving quickly to find him.)

[bythewaves]

It does not lie to me. It says it wants to keep me. [ see? Not lying ]

You said I could. :3

[valiantfire]

{That is not good.}

Kano, would you come to me please? You are needed.

Heee

[bythewaves]

Why? What is wrong?

[valiantfire]

I dare not say it over this cold device, cousin. Please be quick!

[bythewaves]

[ a frown but slowly, he nods ]

Alright. Where are you? [ he always did put his family above all else ]

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[twicewed]

Yes, I've heard it. I have explored some but I cannot learn more.

[And that troubles him. His only consolation is that he can't sense the shadows and corruption he associated with Morgoth. At least, so far.]

Be cautious, Maitimo.

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[castintoflames]

The whispering is incessant. (He has to shake his head, sharply, to focus fully on Finwë.) Kano is here; I do not know if he wishes to leave. I shall gather him.

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[twicewed]

I will help if needed. I do not want to lose him to the forest.

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[castintoflames]

Neither do I. (He grits his teeth.) He will not be happy with me.

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[twicewed]

Sometimes you can't let that stop you. You act out of love, just remember that. I had to tell myself the same thing whenever your father got angry with me.

[And that had obviously failed. Feanor had only resented and hated him more for it.]

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[faithfulwisdom]

I have noticed. But I likely need not tell you that. Like you, I trust it little; it calls too insistently.

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[castintoflames]

Avoid it if you can, cousin. I trust your will is stronger than mine. I must gather my brother and return to the fleet. (Or else Maglor will just...stay in the trees. And forget to eat.)

[faithfulwisdom]

I fully intend to do look into things, but I will be careful; I can promise you that much. Tend well to Maglor; I am glad that you have one another here. [They have him too, of course, but brothers- brothers are different.]

[castintoflames]

We are blessed to have you. He and I have a long, tumultuous history that oft gets in the way of us doing what is best or logical. (But Maedhros is trying to rise above it.) Be safe and if you need aid, do not hesitate to summon us.

[faithfulwisdom]

[He nods.] I will take care- and I will remember that you are behind me. [Which feels good to say again.]

Thank you, cousin. [And with that, he turns off the video.