(Open)

[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 ]

{Action}

[valiantfire]

{Fingon smiles encouragement, concern clear in his gaze.}

By staying with those who love you. By remembering who you are, and that you do not kneel before the Enemy. If you must stay here, you will not be alone.

[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.)

{Action}

[castintoflames]

(Those last words snap his tether with the strange voice. He frowns openly at Fingon and gives his fiery head a shake.)

No. We must return. (Licking dry lips, he looks around, pale.) Do you know if toron came?

{Action}

[valiantfire]

{A sharp intake of breath and Fingon looks quickly around for Maglor.}

I have not seen him. Anatar and I were heading back when you called. If Kano is here too we will not leave without him.

[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.)

{Action}

[castintoflames]

Stay with me, please, cousin. (Maedhros grips onto Fingon's arm briefly.) He will be susceptible too. More so than I.

{Action}

[valiantfire]

I will not leave you here. Neither of you. {Fingon catches the hand up and squeezes it in reassurance.} I will keep the Shadows away.

[bythewaves]

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

{Action}

[castintoflames]

(His hand shakes, but he controls it.) You came for me again. How shall I ever repay you?

You said I could. :3

[valiantfire]

{That is not good.}

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

[castintoflames]

I have heard it say the same to me. Have you not noticed the Shadow in the distance? It watches...

Darkness must not hold us.

{Action}

[valiantfire]

{The smile is unforced.} I will always come for you. You can never hide from me, even by accident. I know you would do the same for me, that is payment enough.

{Action}

[castintoflames]

Yes, but I never have a chance, Finno. You are too strong to fall prey to any Darkness! (A comfort and a frustration considering he wants to be heroic for his cousin.) Come, let us search for him.

[bythewaves]

The wood will keep me safe.

[castintoflames]

I will keep you safe. The wood does not share your blood, Kano.

Heee

[bythewaves]

Why? What is wrong?

[bythewaves]

[ a rebellious frown ]

I like it here. [ and the wood speaks with him ]