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[castintoflames]

Who: Maedhros
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: On the planet - more particularly, in the water.
When: Early morning.

(He is the first son of Fëanor and Nerdanel and he abides by no one's commands but his own. The water calls to him in the same way that the fire repels him. He remembers the agonizing burn as the Silmaril seared through his hand; he remembers how the flames and lava licked at his body, consuming him as if he were a rare treat that should not be allowed to escape. The water helps cool those memories and he makes a pretty sight, floating near one of the Water Temples, his copper locks turning dark red as they flow about him.)

I feel as if I am in the realm of Lord Ulmo; this planet would suit him nicely!

(The image shifts as he climbs out of the water and rests on the steps of a temple. He is not wearing his customary robes, but only a tunic and pants - both of which cling to him, leaving little to the imagination.)

If you have not taken the plunge, so to speak, fleet, I suggest you do so. The water is refreshing.

(For one who is plagued by images of fire and death, it must be.)

And the race that resides here is beautiful to behold. They are fond of their ornamentations and I think they wear them well.

Comments

[bythewaves]

It was green and gold, warm and happy. You and father were shades of red, and it was....home.

[castintoflames]

That was one of my favorite days. I wanted to get you a bird of your own, but each time I tried to trap or cage one, you cried.

[bythewaves]

Because the birds cried! They were always meant to be free.

[castintoflames]

Yes, you taught me better. (Because the tears of his baby brother strike deep.) So until you could walk on your own, I carried you outside every day.

[bythewaves]

I learnt all their songs.

[ Maglor smiles at him ] You helped!

[castintoflames]

And you shared them with all of us. (He smiles and rests his forehead against Maglor's temple.) I think you even chirped in your sleep!

[bythewaves]

Truly?

[ Maglor flushes, mortified ]

I did not wake everyone, did I?

[castintoflames]

Truly! (Maedhros grins at the color.) If you did, no one complained.

[bythewaves]

Aaa.... [ Maglor ducks, unable to meet his brother's eyes, biting his lip ]

I am so embarassed....

[castintoflames]

Why apologize for being lovable, Kano? (He pulls him close against his shoulder.)

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor buries his red cheeks in his brother's shoulder and curses his mother's pale complexion ]

I didn't mean to keep you all up!

[castintoflames]

(Aw do not hide! Maedhros kisses his forehead, grinning.)

It does not matter, toron! We love you. If it truly bothered us, do you think Atar and Ammë would encourage me to take you outside each day?

[bythewaves]

[ Muffled ]

Maybe they thought they could get some peace and quiet that way.

[castintoflames]

(He tuts.) Kano, enough of that. You should have seen them sitting beside you and listening to your chirps!

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor pulls back to blink at him ]

The birds, or our parents?

[castintoflames]

Our parents. (His lips twitch.) The birds were asleep.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor flushes again and ducks ]

Oh... I... um...

[castintoflames]

(Maedhros pulls him into a full embrace, laughing gently.)

You have never been a burden.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor huffs at him but settles, fondly ]

I feel as if I am, sometimes. You always have to look after me...

[castintoflames]

That is what brothers do for one another. (He rests his chin on his shoulder.)

[bythewaves]

Mm. You were the best example any could wish for.

[ Maglor leans back against him, calm for the moment ]

[castintoflames]

You made it easy. (If he closes his eyes, he can see those little hands and little feet. He can hear Fëanor telling him that this tiny child is his brother and that he must protect him.) I will support you no matter where we travel.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor tips his head to smile at him ]

As did you. I am your right hand, Nelyo. Always.

[castintoflames]

The right one, hm? Why not the left? (He teases, grinning back.)

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor splashes him fondly ]

You still have your left, after all!