*snuggles back in bed* I'm fine, Daddy. I just have a headache. And dry-mouth and extreme light sensitivity which is fine since there's no lights. My stomach hurts a little too.
*shakes her head* No, no, Dad, I'm fine. It's just a little upset. I'm sure I'll feel better after I've had WaTEr something to eat. *wonders if maybe he needs to lie down and put a cool cloth on his head*
*makes way for the water-bearer* Now then. How on Órë did you contract such a vile disease? Have you been working in the soup kitchen again? *admonishingly* You know what I told you about those people and their dirt.
Daaadddd!! That's a horrible thing to say. They're really nice people, they're just down on their luck! *drinks the water as if it is THE FLUID OF LIFE which it is?* I probably just caught it in the bar wandering around. It's not that bad, really.
*shaking his head* I'm sure they are very nice, Lúthien, but the public bathhouses are kept up very well and the soap is free! And "we're all mortals now" is no excuse.
wandering around
*skeptically* Mm. Maybe surgical masks are in order. You can start a new trend.
Well we should be helping them, not insulting them! *pouts* I think you're overreacting. It's probably not even contagious. If it was you'd be sick too and you're not, are you? Maybe I just ate something bad!
*looks at him closely* *feels his forhead (and actually knows why she's doing it)* You don't feel warm, but if you're feeling poorly you should lie down. You shouldn't be in here, either, you'll make Lúthien sick.
Right. *turns back to his daughter and pats her hand* *placatingly* Now, darling, I've talked this over with your mother via interdepartmental memo, and I think it would be a good idea for you to go away to school. Away from Menegroth, I mean.
*continuing as if you haven't said anything* I really feel as though I can't find competent tutors these days, and New Gondolin Girls' Academy has a sterling reputation of excellence. And I know how you like being outside in the fresh air. New Gondolin is very cozily situated (read: amid impassable mountains) and the people are very friendly. Not nearly as clique-y as you'd think. Although Turgon does have a worrying track record with his own daughter and random humans...
*smiles* Yes, dear, your father's right. Gondolin is a lovely place and you'll meet all sorts of new people there. It will be good for you to expand your horizons. I hear Ecthelion runs a training camp for the Noldorin army there. Perhaps they're in need of nurses and you can help take care of the soliders in your free time? It will be a wonderful experience.
*has a small cardiac episode* Ahhhhhahahaha that's a generous thought, but I'm sure the Academy run plenty of its own charity functions. In any case, the Academy experience is completely immersive. All of the pupils' social and academic needs are provided by the school. And Eru help them if they try to set foot off the grounds.
Yes, dear, but it's Lúthien's duty as your daughter to make an impact in the community wherever she goes. As a resident in Turgon's realm it will be her patriotic duty to help with the military. Besides, she'll not be staying in some dormitory with who-knows-what lurking around every corner. You never know where those other girls have been or what they may be carrying. Public showers, Elwë. Think of the germs. No, she'll stay with Turgon, and she'll have plenty of time to help in whatever way she sees fit.
*glares daggers* I fail to see by what means you equate charitable endeavors with military service, specifically.
Think of the germs.
*tWiTcH* And there's certainly no reason she should have to worry about the conditions of the dormitory. I've already made all the arrangements. She'll have a single roommate and they'll share an en suite bathroom. *bares his teeth smiles* Besides, you're always fretting about how I coddle her. This will give her no some independence whatsoever.
*glares icicles* Nursing isn't military service, Elwë, it's caring for those who can't care for themselves. Besides, it's not just nursing. There are soup kitchens and nursing homes and such. Lúthien does love caring for others. Why should nubile, young, fit soldiers be any different?
If you're certain. *sighs* I just hate to think of her running wild in the streets of Gondolin. She's still so young and you remember what happened to Idril. No, no, I will go with her and we will stay in an apartment outside of the school.
*in a tone that will brook no further argument* As I said, Melian, the excellent school administration will provide many opportunities for our daughter to spend time caring for other female people. Old, ugly ones, just to be safe.
No daughter of ours will run wild anywhere. Whether or not Turgon can look after his own daughter is no concern of mine. You, however, will remain here, in Menegroth.
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