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[arcanepower]

Who: Belthazar and you!
Broadcast: Yes
Action: The Bishop.
When: 12/1, evening.

[video;]

[Much like before-- over a year ago, now-- Belthazar wakes up in a daze. He feels cold all over, a little sick, and he realizes that he's actually felt this before. There's a nice coating of dust all over his room, and an unexpected gift of red clothes folded at the end of his bed. It's... what he was wearing. A gift from Adrasteius, after...

... Ah, his memories are all scrambled again. He wonders how many years it's been this time.

He moves to put on his normal undershirt, but it seems tighter than he remembers, and the sleeves are shorter by a few inches, which makes the wrist-covering part look stupid. It is with great reluctance that he flips on the video feed, still sporting the same bedhead as before.]

According to my communicator, I've only been asleep for about a week... but I can tell you that it felt far, far longer. I apologize for completely missing the feast I had planned. It appears I was sent back home again.

[He clears his throat.]

Also, if-- if anyone has any skill at sewing or altering clothing, I could use a little help. The robes Kirian made me do not fit anymore.

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[bythewaves]

That wish there? Hold onto that wish. That is the dream of every parent for their child, every older sibling for their younger. Even on the days when you want to tear out your hair in frustration - and they will happen, and often! - hold onto that wsh, and that is all you need.

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[arcanepower]

[He's surprised to hear that, enough that tears jump to his eyes-- but then he blinks them away. The realization is replaced with a soft, fond smile. Maglor probably knows by now that these are rare for the serious young man.]

... I will.

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[bythewaves]

[ Maglor sees that smile and tucks the memory carefully away to be rejoiced in ]

Tell me about them?

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[arcanepower]

[Maglor continues to be adorable.]

Alrune is the eldest at ten and looks up to her mother very much. She's the best at hide and seek, and always the first to nab a tart or cookie when I am not looking. She's bold and well-meaning... and she likes to braid flowers into my hair, sometimes.

[His eyes drift closed.]

Daugion is eight. He's fiery and compassionate, but also stubborn. He's taken to the sword better than I ever will. I worry that he will need guidance I can't really provide, but I will do my best.

And then there is Galen, who has just turned four. He was the first to accept me-- a quiet and observant toddler who is difficult to ruffle. He has an old soul and an otherworldly calm about him.

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[bythewaves]

They sound wonderful. [ Maglor says in all sincerity ]

And do not worry too much about Daugion - he will look up to you no matter what, I think. And even if you cannot teach him some things, you can teach him others, eh? Part of being responsible for young lives is wanting the best for them, and also knowing that you cannot always be there - but you can always look for those to fill the gaps.

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[arcanepower]

I feel like-- despite my age, I am still such a child.

[He closes his eyes again.]

But I will try. All I can do is try.

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[bythewaves]

It is all any of us can do, whether young, or old. Children are more forgiving than we worry, sometimes. I think you will do well - your very concern tells me so.