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[castintoflames]

Who: Maedhros
Broadcast: Fleetwide~
Action: On the S.S. Huntress.
When: Friday morning.

The best secrets are never told; they are buried down deep and killed before they reach the lips.

(His family has many such secrets and he has added a vault or two of his own to them. He also knows the power of denial. A secret can't hurt if you believe it isn't real.)

I am experienced with secrets and lies. There are not any that could hurt me now. However...

Those rumors relating to my family shall do them no harm. If they were heard, you will forget them.

(There is a steely glint to his eyes now; threatening, mad.)

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[bythewaves]

It is fine, Nelyo, do not fret so!

[castintoflames]

I do not fret, Kano; I act.

[bythewaves]

But what is there to act against? They are just words, Nelyo, I promise, I take no hurt. They have said worse about us, Nelyo - much has even been true.


what even is autotune and why are people saying I use it

[castintoflames]

(Much in his opinion. His expression is tight and his eyes are dark.) The truth cannot be understood by children so young. I will not have them holding it against you.

Auto...tune?

[bythewaves]

Even the true ones? Brother, I promise, they are but words and do me no harm.

And it is something I heard suggested - apparently an artificial means of forcing an individual to maintain perfect pitch. [ This is the careless shrug of a musician who has heard jealous rivals make all sorts of claims and laughs in their faces ]

They are merely jealous. They have said worse of me before and you know it.

[castintoflames]

The true ones - (are perhaps the more dangerous.) You do not need artificial enhancement!

(He takes offense to that.) Your voice is perfection. If they will not listen to you, I will.

[bythewaves]

The true ones are true. [ he says gently, sadly ] And do we not deserve all that comes with them?

[ a laugh ]

Thank yoy, Nelyo. Let them say what they will, for true artistry cannot be hidden.

[castintoflames]

...yes. (He has earned everything that comes his way. Especially the negativity. But there is a particular rumor that involves someone who does not.) We? No.

Will you sing for me? It is calming.

[bythewaves]

You are trying to protect Fingon. [ Maglor crooks an eyebrow at him in sudden understanding ]

You know you need but ask, Nelyo. What do you wish to hear?

video (counselor Dax mode goooooooo!)

[musicalhost]

[Oh wow, someone is angry. She's dealt with Klingon's though so...]

You know, rumors are just words. Until you give them power. And you're giving them a lot of power right now, which just makes people more likely to believe them. This is counterproductive.

video (Eru bless her.)

[castintoflames]

My family would not hide the truth from those who discovered it. (Elves do not lie well or at all.) It is my duty to defend them.

video (she tries)

[musicalhost]

This isn't about the truth though, this is about rumors, which are often baseless and grow more ridiculous the more attention is given to them. By trying so hard to defend them from rumors, you'll only add fuel to the flames and help them grow.

video

[castintoflames]

Mm your analogy is fitting. (Since he has often been the one in his family to add "fuel to the flames".) Once I ascertain my family is comfortable, I will relax my guard.

video

[musicalhost]

I'm not sure how but I'm glad it seems to fit. I think that may help them more than threats on their behalf, honestly.

video

[castintoflames]

I have a habit of being too late to come to their aid, you see. Thus it feels safer to pose a threat first.

video

[musicalhost]

You sound like Worf, almost. [That's not always good.] Helping family is admirable but the methods should always depend on what's going on. Rumors don't hurt anyone but you're threatening to and escalating the situation.

video

[castintoflames]

Rumors can fester, lady. They can reveal secrets best left buried and cause old wounds to open. My family has many wounds and many memories that are best left sleeping.

{Video}

[valiantfire]

I don't actually mind some of them, Maitimo. {Including those about Fingon and Maedhros.} Though the true secrets should probably stay unsaid.

{Private Video}

[castintoflames]

Did you catch wind of the rumors regarding us, cousin?

{Private Video}

[valiantfire]

{Yes.} Do they repulse you?

{Private Video}

[castintoflames]

...no. {He glances away.} I thought you might be.

{Private Video}

[valiantfire]

We are half cousins, Maitimo, and you are my dearest friend. And I would like to believe the Valar would rather us happy together than miserable apart.

{Private Video}

[castintoflames]

Together...? {The word makes his heart ache and his chest tighten.} There was never anyone {else} for me.

{Private Video}

[valiantfire]

{Fingon's ears might be turning red! He ducks his head.} If that particular rumor were true, I mean...

{He doesn't want to push his cousin away!}

I do not want you to be alone, Maitimo. You do not need to be.

{Private Video}

[castintoflames]

Finno... {His gaze lifts in time to catch sight of that red tinge.} I...would not mind...if it were true.

{Not at all. To not be alone... To be closer to one he thinks a hero...}