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[castintoflames]

Who: Maedhros & Open
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: Yes! On Ring World Siourew.
When: The tenth.

(It is uncommon for Maedhros to be surrounded by...anyone, truly. He has an air about him that affords him space without him saying a word. Perhaps his scars are off-putting or his height or perhaps word has spread that he - along with certain members of his family - are skilled, cold killers when threatened.

Regardless, the tall Elf is finding himself in an uncomfortable situation. Many of those vying for his attention are Co’kal and he is wary of offending them even in his confusion.)

Forgive me, but I cannot - (There is excitement that follows his gentle rejection and he tenses, barely avoiding a hand touching his hair.) I do not like to be touched.

(Which isn't entirely true. His family can touch him freely and he feels no anxiety. However strangers are a different story.

A smaller, somewhat daintier Co'kal makes a sound of sympathy and he smiles nervously.)

I am honored to be given your affections. (Maedhros meets the gazes of all around him, paling when he feels tensions heightening.) But I am not worthy of them. I must tell you now that we would not be compatible as mates.

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[bythewaves]

Then we'll have to watch your diet.

[ Maglor swats him ]

Nelyo!

[castintoflames]

There is little need, Kano. I can only eat half or less of what he makes on a good day.

(Maedhros holds his arms up, laughing.)

Yes?

[bythewaves]

You're teasing.

[ Maglor affects a whine, but his eyes are fond, and he leans against his brother, enjoying the fact that Maedhros is in a good enough place to allow this, even after the recent scare ]

[castintoflames]

It is so easy to tease you! (He drops a kiss on the top of Maglor's head, inhaling the soft scent of his hair. The recent scare was jarring, but everyone came through it and that alone allowed Maedhros to...let go slightly. To relax.

He nudges his brother into the Forge while he draws his hair back into a ponytail. Then he seeks to do the same for Maglor, worried about such long hair near open flame.)

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor hums happily, and leans into Maedhros' hands with a happy noise ]

You have an unfair advantage!

[castintoflames]

Only a little. (He smoothes the dark strands lovingly, careful not to tangle even the smallest bit.) But you know, fortunately or unfortunately, that I love you, Kano.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor doesn't even twitch, absolutely trusting ]

It could never be unfortunate, for I am blessed indeed to have a brother like you.

[castintoflames]

(He uses a ribbon to bind the hair at the nape of Maglor's neck. It takes him longer than someone with two hands, but he manages a respectable bow.)

I am the one who is blessed beyond words! If I were to repeat all of the gifts you and our brothers have given me over the years, we would be here for a century or two!

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor hums happily, patiently waiting for Maedhros to be done, well used to his brother's limitations ]

As indeed would I - stalemate, brother dear!

[castintoflames]

(He finishes the tie with a kiss to the back of Maglor's head.)

Shall we light the fires, Kano?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor turns and beams up at him ]

Yes! Just like old times, although Curvo is not here to nag.

[castintoflames]

(He squeezes Maglor's hand before walking to where the fires will be lit. He creates a spark with a stone of flint.)

Shall I mimic him so he is not missed?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor snorts in amusement, moving to work the bellows automatically ]

I am quite happy to do without his nagging.

[castintoflames]

(As the flames take hold, Maedhros grabs a pair of heavy tongs and lifts pieces of metal that will be melted down and reformed.)

Are you sure? You know you should have a rhythm with the bellows, Kano! What are you thinking?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor laughs and works the bellows easily, falling back into the ryhtm of the work as easily as if he never left it ]

Why, how long have you known me, brother mine, to not know my answer? I don't think you have heard this one yet!

The world world was young, the mountains green,
No stain yet on the Moon was seen,
No words were laid on stream or stone,
When Durin woke and walked alone.
He named the nameless hills and dells;
He drank from yet untasted wells;
He stooped and looked in Mirrormere,
And saw a crown of stars appear,
As gems upon a silver thread,
Above the shadow of his head!

[castintoflames]

(He grins and lays out the pieces he wishes to smelt first, grabbing a hammer and setting it beside them. The song brings him to a pause and he tilts his head.)

Durin, hm? What drew you to him? I think we have had more than enough of gems!

[bythewaves]

Mm, but you will never guess where I learnt this song, Nelyo! This is one from the Third Age, and it was a Hobbit who taught it to me!

[castintoflames]

(His expression is sad, but tender.) What are they like? Would I be able to see them from my height?

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor's eyes are faraway ]

Brave, and trustworthy. Practical! They dislike adventure and trouble, but ah! If you back them into a corner, watch out! You would have loved them, Nelyo.

[castintoflames]

(He cannot help smiling.)

They should have been your brothers and sisters! You would have lived a quiet life with your music.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor sputters in laughter ]

Mistress Dora would never hear of such an outrage! To accept one of the Big Folk like that!

[castintoflames]

I would be one of the Gigantic Folk! (He sets the metal over the flames to begin melting.) It would be an honor to be accepted at all by such Little Folk.

[bythewaves]

[ The whole time they work, Maglor never looses his rythm ]

Mistress Pansy was very kind to me. [ He says fondly ] I stayed there a whole year, working in her husband's Inn. But I was always a stranger.

[castintoflames]

(Maedhros can hardly nag him now! What will Curvo think?)

Was that by their choice or yours? (He turns the metal so it melts evenly.)

[bythewaves]

[ That he should have known better? >3 ]

.....Both, I suppose. [ Maglor looks away briefly ] Mistress Pansy was very kind, but also busy. And I... it is not... I did not wish to bring her trouble.