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[castintoflames]

Who: Maedhros & Open
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Yes! On S.S. Huntress.
When: Early on the 2nd.

(Video)

(Maedhros is breathing shakily, unevenly as he peers at his reflection in a mirror. He pushes away from the glass suddenly, knocking over various odds and ends (a hair brush and hair ties) in the process.)

What...happened...to me?

(He cannot bear to be in a closed room for any longer. In a panic, he hurries to the door, opening it to find...more of the same. This isn't right. This isn't right!)

(Action)

(The tall Elf will be found in the corridors of the Huntress, stumbling as he takes in the strange environment. The blood has completely left his face, leaving him as pale as a ghost.)

Can anyone...help? (Fear makes his voice sound young. At least, that seems to be the case. Why else would he sound like an Elfling?)

Atto? Ammë? Kano?!

Comments

[bythewaves]

No one you need worry about. [ Maglor says softly, curling close to his brother ]

It's alright Nelyo. Don't think about it. Let it be - some things you are better not knowing.

[castintoflames]

(He touches Maglor's cheek lightly with his left hand, his frown not lessening.)

I trust you, Kano; you know that. But I feel your pain. I wish I could take it away.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor leans into the hand and smiles at his brother, old and sad and tired ]

You help, Nelyo. Truly you do. But do this for me and do not look too far ahead?

[castintoflames]

(Maedhros sighs in defeat and embraces Maglor to his chest, nuzzling their heads together.)

Alright. I do not think I can look too far ahead since we are in space anyway. It's just...

The scars bother me.

[bythewaves]

I know. But some things... I do not wish you to carry this shadow if you do not have to. I promise, I barely notice them, now.

[castintoflames]

You were so small once. I felt I would stand against the world for you if - (He bites his lip.) Now you are standing between me and danger. Was it my weakness that made you strong?

[bythewaves]

You did. [ Maglor tugs on a strand of hair fondly ]

You taught us by example - and so I will protect you, as you did your best to protect me.

[castintoflames]

(His head dips in the direction of the tug, face troubled.)

Did my best... (Which means he failed. He gives Maglor a hard hug, sighing shakily.) I will take you back to Aman!

[bythewaves]

[ I cannot go back he thinks sadly, but he hugs Maedhros back and only says ]

There is no returning anywhere of our own will here, Nelyo. We are a little stuck, for now.

[castintoflames]

F-For now! (His voice sounds hollow to his ears and he cringes.) For now, Kano. You will show me the engines and -

We have each other.

[bythewaves]

Sssh. [ Maglor soothes ] We have each other, and there is no danger, here. It is well, Nelyo.

[castintoflames]

(Maedhros tucks his head against Maglor's shoulder, sighing.) It is well because I am with you.

[bythewaves]

Yes. [ Maglor presses a kiss to his brother's cheek ]

Come now, the engines are down this way. That will cheer you a little, hm?

[castintoflames]

(He smiles a little and returns the kiss to Maglor's forehead.)

If they do not frighten me first! (The whole ship scares him to some degree, but he must be brave.)

[bythewaves]

I think you will be more fascinated than afraid! [ Maglor laughs softly, lacing their hands together ]

I do not have an engineer's Augment, so I do not know how they work, only that they do.

[castintoflames]

As long as they continue to work. (Maedhros squeezes their hands and follows, frowning every so often and touching his ear.)

I think my Augment might help me more with them. I know...guns.

[bythewaves]

They have not stopped yet!

That is because you are Security. [ Maglor smiles at him fondly ]

Even here, you are a protector.

[castintoflames]

I am beginning to understand there is a first time for everything, my Kano.

(He flushes and bows his head.)

I am comfortable with that role.

[bythewaves]

[ he pokes him ] While that may be true, you should not go seeking tomorrow's trouble today.

[ a soft fond smile ]

They chose well.

[castintoflames]

(His lips purse petulantly.) There is nothing wrong in being prepared.

You are biased. (But he likes seeing that smile.)

[bythewaves]

I am biased only because I have walked beside you all my life.

[ he agrees serenely ]

And there is being prepared and worrying over things we cannot change.

[castintoflames]

I am blessed. (He kisses Maglor's cheek, chuckling at his brother's serenity.) You sound so experienced! I must catch up.

[bythewaves]

Do not be in too great a hurry. [ Maglor's mood dips, grief creeping into his eyes ]

Tomorrow will come when it will and bring it's troubles with it. Do not seek it, Nelyo!

[castintoflames]

(The change isn't welcome. Seeing Maglor so upset hurts him deeply and he wants to chase away the shadows.)

...we have today, Kano. I'll remember today.

[bythewaves]

[ A nod, and Maglor banishes the grief behind a smile ]

We do, don't we? And I am spoiling it for you, forgive me.