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[faithfulwisdom]

Video

[As we all know, Atroma adores catching the “real life” moments of its contestants. That’s really the only explanation for why there’s video footage of a sleeping man on the network.

More specifically, a sleeping version of your resident elven prince, looking not-so-princely. It turns out that all those flowing golden locks make for some magnificent bed hair when you’ve been suspended in cryosleep for a few weeks.

But, lo! Sleeping Beauty stirs! Finrod groans and sits up, blinking his way to wakefulness and running his hand through that mane of golden hair. Then he turns, picks up his communicator, and looks at the date.

There’s a loud exclamation of surprise given in Quenya, followed by:] Weeks!

[Yeah, you…might want to let him know he’s being recorded.]

Later in the Week/Action for a Casino waystation

[Having cleaned up considerably and had time to explore the waystations (and the planet, but that’s another story) a bit, Finrod looks much more himself. He’s even indulged in a bit of gambling and had some luck at it.

He inserts his voucher into the prize the machine, not really expecting anything substantial. His eyebrows raise immediately when the glimmer of gold comes from machine- and his jaw practically drops when he reaches down and discovers just what he has been given.

A necklace. But not just any necklace- a gift he was given by the dwarves, crafted of gold and jewels. A beautiful, ostentatious, weighty thing- and he is glad to have it back in his hands. With a smile, he clasps it around his neck. It’s a fair bet that he’s not going to be taking it off any time soon.]

Comments

[faithfulwisdom]

Those I have met who have come closest have been a touch more... [diplomatic pause] industrious.

[onlyanapple]

[That gets a wry smirk.]

Finrod, are you suggesting that I'm lazy?

[faithfulwisdom]

[Have a little grin] The words came from your lips, not mine. But I am in no rush to deny them.

[onlyanapple]

I knew you had a little bit of arsehole buried in there. I'm impressed.

[faithfulwisdom]

[A little laugh] It is practically a requirement for nobility, is it not? I like to think that I manage it better than some.

[onlyanapple]

Oh yes, you have it very well hidden, only use it at the right time. It's impressive.

[faithfulwisdom]

Laugh if you will, but it is simple to be an arse. Life will give you reason enough. To continue to be kind is the more difficult task.

[onlyanapple]

That was very Hallmark of you, Finrod.

[faithfulwisdom]

What?

[onlyanapple]

They make greetings cards with hokey messages just like that in them.

[faithfulwisdom]

Perhaps I have found my true calling. I write poetry also, did you know? Would you like to hear? [Yeah, now he's just being a little shit on purpose]

[onlyanapple]

Only if I'm allowed to play a Celine Dion song in the background.

[Bring it, elf boy. ]

[faithfulwisdom]

I have never heard a Celine Dion song. Perhaps I will enjoy it. [Keep dreaming, Finrod.]

[onlyanapple]

[Sorry, he's just going to laugh, loudly. ]

[faithfulwisdom]

[That is mildly ominous.]

[onlyanapple]

Were you- were you being serious?

[faithfulwisdom]

In that I have no notion who or what Celine Dion is, yes. Completely.

[onlyanapple]

That you think you might enjoy it.

[faithfulwisdom]

I do try to keep an open mind. Though from your tone, I gather it is unlikely.

[onlyanapple]

It depends how much you like over-dramatic smaltsy stuff.