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[bythewaves]

Who: Maglor and YOU! Also Maedhros is likely around somewhere
Broadcast: Video from one of the planet Mine sites
Action: Forges!
When: Anytime during this stop

I must say the good folk of this stop are very kind - they have allowed my brother and I use of the mines and forges here in exchange for some trading. My brother and I are going to be working on some proper swords - if anyone else is inclined to a bladed weapon, we are happy to make you one as well.

Grandfather, Fingon, you needn't ask, but your help in the forges would be invaluable - Maedhros and I manage, of course, but neither of us are... what we were. And we have neither Father, nor Curvo, nor Tylepe here to point out everything we are doing wrong!

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[valiantfire]

{Fingon draws in a sharp breath, slowly walking closer to accept the elegant blade. He might not like fighting, but he's learned first hand how important it is to be able to protect himself and those he loves even here.} You two are so good to me.

It's beautiful, thank you. {He holds it out of the way as he reaches to give Maglor a tight hug.}

[bythewaves]

Maedhros said, and I agreed, that you might not have been injured, had you been properly armed. [ Maglor clings back briefly ]

This way, we won't need to worry about that so much. No jewels in the hilt, this time! But it should suit you a good deal better than that crude one you were using.

[valiantfire]

{Fingon leans briefly against him, huffing out a breath.} ...Yes, yes, I know. {But his tone is affectionately exasperated.}

I have been more careful since, and this will be of great help.

[bythewaves]

We will have to start sparring again, I think. [ Maglor hums ]

I am not what I once was - Maedhros either, although he is closer to his old strength than I. But the folk that I have been speaking to raised concern that there might be further attacks - as war makes for good viewing. [ He says darkly ]

[valiantfire]

{A frown, Fingon doesn't like the sound of that.}

Then we had best get to work on forging more swords and daggers. Shields, too, I should think.

I have recovered most of my strength, but it can never hurt to spar with you two.

[bythewaves]

[ Neither did Maglor! ]

Aye - although I do not know how well a shield would stop a bullet. I wish we had one of the Firebeards or Longbeards here! They had much better skill in such things.

And I think you will have the better of me for a while yet! But we should set aside a time and space... the Iskaluit?

[valiantfire]

Perhaps it would do little, but we know well how they can be used to distract.

{Fingon scoffs, smiling fondly.} Not long, I expect! We can only improve.

{A nod.} That would likely be best.

[bythewaves]

True enough! Although I do not know if the large battle shields of old would be practical, in these settings.

[ Maglor scoffs right back ] Longer than you think, I am sure!