From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 22:08:18

*wanders out looking to borrow money for him*

Daddy! Don't oppress the workers!! It's too early in the morning.

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 22:15:54

*bestows upon you a peck on the cheek*

Oh, these aren't workers, dear. They'd have to do some actual work to merit the title.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 22:18:09

*beams*

Maybe they'd respond better to a positive reward system. Like with cookies. Or possibly praise. Mom said that workers like praise.

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 22:21:17

*skeptically* What is this 'praise' of which you speak? It sounds atrocious. And your mother had a lot of funny ideas. Not 'ha ha' funny.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 22:22:41

Like... telling them they've done a good job when they've really only done a mediocre job? So that way they want to keep trying? Because they're not terrified of you and want to make you happy?

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 22:27:32

*considers this for about two seconds*

What a kidder. *grins* Fear does the job quite well!

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 22:30:31

*shrugs* It was an idea. Mom says *thinks* you're 'asking for a rebellion'. Whatever that means.

*pause*

*pause*

*pause*

Can I have some money?

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 22:35:07

*sighs* All kings are asking for a rebellion from one quarter or another. And the powerful kings from more than one quarter. It's when all four are involved that you get into trouble.

*leads you toward a café and smiles widely at a pair of patrons until they're unnerved enough to move*

Come. Sit. And tell me: What did you do with the money I gave you yesterday?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 22:40:54

*listens and nods as if she really and truly understood that* But you're too powerful for them all! *at least understands that*

*sits down* *frowns* Well, it was Lupe the housemaid's birthday and I wanted to get her something since she's always so sweet and folds your socks just the way you like and never says anything when Mom passes out drunk in the foyer and doesn't tell you when I sneak in really late. I know you say not to be friends with the help but it was just a little something! And I didn't spend all of it, there's still some left, but it's not enough for what I need...

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 22:46:56

*pats your hand* Precisely. *is so PROUD!*

*listens* When Mom passes out drunk in the...ah. Yes. When Mom passes out drunk in the foyer. Well, that was very generous of you, darling. I don't think Luna has misfolded a sock in at least a week.

what I need

*looks hurt* Lúthien. Do I not provide everything you need? You can tell me maybe.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 22:51:17

*nods* She's a sweet lady.

*quickly* Of course you do, Daddy! And I wouldn't ask for more except it's really important. See, I have a date this weekend like last weekend and the weekend before and the weekend before and I need a new outfit because it's a really big deal and I've already worn all my outfits once. Please? *omg big adorable eyes*

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 22:57:07

*is so not falling for the puppy-dog eye routine, young lady*

*wibble*

*shifting gears* I'm not sure I like the sound of this. Have I met the young man? Is he a doctor? Or a judge? I would be ever so glad to see you settled down with a nice, pliab- pleasant sort of judge.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 22:59:19

*happily* He's a king, just like you, Daddy! *is certain he'll be pleased*

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 23:03:45

*boggles* Erm...I think he was pulling your leg, sweetheart. There aren't any other kings here outside the stockades.

Why don't you bring him around for tea and shackles first so I can meet him? Then I promise I'll get you as many new outfits as you like.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 23:06:19

But he is a king, honest! He said he was... was... King of the Noldor? I think? Something like that anyway. I know you'll like him. He's really nice and interesting and I think you have lots in common like your age. It's just a date anyway. It's not like I'd run off and marry the first guy I met wandering through the woods.

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 23:11:13

King of the Noldor

hhhhhnngghh!rrnnnNNGGHH! *coughchokesplutter*



*slooowly* The Noldor are our sworn enemies. I was sure this was in your tutoring curriculum since, well...birth?

*isn't even touching the 'wandering through the woods' bit, thanks*

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 23:13:30

*looks really sad* But we should make friends with our enemies, right? Didn't you say it was better to keep them close? Well, if Fingon and I are at dinner together than he's really close. That's good for you. *beams*

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 23:19:46

Ye-eees, I believe I did. *does some quick thinking* *grudgingly* And if I recall correctly (and I always recall correctly), Fingon was sort of middling on the rottenness scale.

*gravely* But Lúthiekins, if it's $#%!^* Noldor you're interested in, why not try chatting up one of Finarfin's boys? Your cousins? They don't typically murder their betters.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 23:23:54

*sighs* I'm not really interested in him, Daddy. He's like your age. But I was talking to him and he asked me if I'd like to go out to dinner and I do like him and thought it might be nice and said yes. I can't very well just change my mind on him now. It would be rude! He's a perfect gentleman, Daddy, everything will be fine. But I need to look nice because he's important and I want to be impressive. You want me to be impressive, right?

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 23:29:33

*feels very slightly appeased*

Don't be silly, pumpkin. You could never be unimpressive. *smilingly* And you are the picture of politeness and grace, of course.

Just be sure he knows that if it turns into something more between you two, I'll want to meet him and throw a nice little soiree so that everyone can get to know each other. We'll call it 'Inquisition' and invite all our strongest friends. I mean closest friends. Won't that be fun?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 23:31:18

That does sound like fun. I do like parties! *smiles* Thank you for being such a wonderful dad, Daddy!!

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 23:33:12

*grins* Anything for you. Now how much did you say you needed?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 23:36:16

*totally knows when to push her luck and when not to*

However much you think is right, Daddy. You always know best. I'm sure I can find something nice. As long as it's not a polyester blend.

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 23:40:56

*chuckles* Eru no. Something white and cottony and high-necked, maybe? *hands over a stack of bills*

*considers telling you about a little about mortals and condoms but decides to save that for another day. or a melian.*

*adds another couple bills on top of it* Better buy some new shoes, too. I know how you ladies love those sharp, pointy heels. Very useful in a pinch. I'm just saying.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 01/14/2007 23:44:39

*thinks he is just so adorable and silly, high-necked*

*gets a vaguely dreamy look in her eyes at the thought of new shoes* Oh, Daddy, you're just wonderful! *stands on her tip-toes and kisses his cheek*

*turns to go* I'll be home in time for dinner. Have fun tormenting the working-class. Remember to take your vitamins!

	From: sindacollo	Date: 01/14/2007 23:51:22

*thinks he will gleefully rub out anyone who even imagines he doesn't see you wearing something high-necked. and he'll know. HE'LL KNOW.*

*well-pleased* Not to worry. And we're having your favorite tonight, don't forget!

*valiantly waits until you've waved goodbye before blasting the waiter for failing to better the café's average service time*