Why you should never give an elf a Vuvuzela, a treatise

[bythewaves]

Who: Maglor and all of you
Broadcast: Yes
Action: Huntress
When: Right Now

[ The gift basket got a curious look, and Maglor fished idly through it before uncovering some odd instruments.

Which he tries.

So sorry, everyone on the Huntress, you just got disturbed by the most annoying sound in the world

Later on, he'll also try some of the other instruments, which will lead to the whole Fleet being "treated" to ... well something rather unexpected from an elf ]

Comments

(Action)

[castintoflames]

I must give him some hope of catching me.

(He grins and rests his cheek on top of Maglor's head.)

I didn't have a choice when I led. I didn't like it and we all know I made abysmal choices.

Re: (Action)

[bythewaves]

And what will you do when he takes it away?

[ Maglor relaxes, happy and secure ]

Not all your decisions were bad Nelyo! You made many good ones too.

(Action)

[castintoflames]

Steal it back somehow. He will soon learn my determination!

(Maedhros is silent for a moment, examining the instrument idly.)

All it takes is one very poor one. You supported me.

Re: (Action)

[bythewaves]

But what if he destroys it?

[ he hums comfortingly ]

You tried Nelyo. No one can ask for more. We were probably all doomed from the beginning. They did warn us.

(Action)

[castintoflames]

I shall recall the make of it and piece it together again!

(Fëanorians never lose their focus.)

I don't like to think that way. I don't like being doomed.

(Action)

[bythewaves]

And if he breaks it again?

[ Maglor sighs softly ]

We doomed ourselves, I think now. But we did some things right. Didn't we?

(Action)

[castintoflames]

The process shall repeat until you hear me clearly.

(He smiles and nudges Maglor gently.)

Kano, if I wonder what we did right, all I need do is look at you. Your kindness and your Song has taken hold on Arda and given nourishment to so many lives.

(Action)

[bythewaves]

Ah, so it is me you are summoning, and not trying to annoy Lord Namo into early release?

[ He falters, confused and flustered ]

Me? What do you mean?

(Action)

[castintoflames]

I can seek both outcomes, can I not? (The noise is loud enough for both!

He softens, grinning.) It was your love that sheltered Elrond and Elros. They have done much good, have they not? Do they have families of their own?

(Action)

[bythewaves]

[ He flusters, shyly ]

You raised them too!

(Action)

[castintoflames]

(He shakes his head slowly.)

Only after you showed me it was possible.

(Action)

[bythewaves]

I only knew how because you showed me.

(Action)

[castintoflames]

I forgot to be warm, then. I forgot those lessons.

(Action)

[bythewaves]

Only because you were so hurt. You remembered swiftly enough!

(Action)

[castintoflames]

They demanded it of me with their small hands and bright eyes.

(Action)

[bythewaves]

And you always had a father's heart. I wish ...

(Action)

[castintoflames]

You wish? (He thinks he knows and he gives a sad shrug.) We both know that would not have happened.

(Action)

[bythewaves]

We do.

[ Maglor sighs ]

Are you happy, Nelyo?

(Action)

[castintoflames]

(He blinks.) Why do you ask that now?

(Action)

[bythewaves]

I just... this isn't home. I worry.

... I want you to be happy, Nelyo. You gave so much for us. I want you to be able to take care of yourself.

(Action)

[castintoflames]

(He looks a little relieved, though it's difficult to say why.)

I can care for myself and far better than I did before. Unless you decide to use this... (He picks up the vuvuzela.) ...near my ear to wake me every morning.

(Action)

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor frowns at him, worriedly ]

But do you do that because of me? I don't... want to be a burden.

[ He giggles at that thought however ]

Mikelo would be very angry.

(Action)

[castintoflames]

No, Kano. I have learned from my mistakes. I cannot waste away or Fade and I fear we were both dangerously close to that on Arda. (Life is precious even when it is painful and difficult.)

You worry about Mikelo? What about me?

(Action)

[bythewaves]

[ He nods, accepting that ]

I suppose we were.

[ He grins and wriggles free of his brother's arms, knowing what will happen ]

You are my brother - you should be used to me waking you up with loud noises by now!

(Action)

[castintoflames]

Do not run away from me! (Maedhros is in swift pursuit, ready to poke and tickle.) That does not mean it is welcome or acceptable! My hearing is delicate too, you know.