From: sindacollo	Date: 02/19/2007 10:43:45

*doesn't immediately recall your purpose for being there*

*in a specific capacity, not an existential why-do-you-exist kinda way*

*(will never figure out that much)*

Ah, yes. Your report. How did the rest of the investigation go?

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 10:48:52

*hands you a folder with all his fabricated findings*

*brightly* Quite well, actually. There was a bit of a rocky start, considering the power outage blew out all the CCTV. Plus there was that *laughs uncomfortably* little misunderstanding. But all things considered I think it went well. Except they still haven't caught the dirty bastard. *doesn't make it clear whether he means Beren or the guy who let Beren out of prison* *means Beren*

	From: sindacollo	Date: 02/19/2007 10:58:21

*pages through your report, skimming the important details*

*his attention still on the papers* Hmm, yes. Rather a large misunderstanding, accusing the queen of light treason, wouldn't you agree? *looks up at you and raises an eyebrow*

And how is it that— *checking the report* —Galion the Guard failed to raise the alarm in time to apprehend Barahir? Have you any idea?

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 11:03:00

*rubs the back of his neck uncomfortably* Yes, yes, of course. I was too hasty in my judgment. Anyone would have made the same mistake because the harpy shrew has 'treason' written all over her. I apologize.

Oh? *leans over to peruse the papers as if he is making up trying to recall the details* Right, right, I believe he had just stepped out for a pee break. As soon as he came back he sent out a general bulletin, but in the dark the perps *hee! perps* had managed to slip away unnoticed. Really, you should have a word with the Valar about the situation. It was careless of them.

	From: sindacollo	Date: 02/19/2007 11:13:41

*pointedly* See to it that nothing of the sort happens again, or I will personally lead you to the gallows.

*makes a note (front-line infantry) next to the name 'Galion' on the top sheet* Somehow I don't think most of the Valar are overwhelmingly concerned with the workings of our little city here, Anborn. And I can't say I'm sorry about it.

I see here you've dispatched some marchwardens to give chase? *closes the report and folds his hands on top of it* *a little distractedly* Very well. Keep me apprised of the situation.

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 11:16:38

Of course not, Sir, never again.

Anborn

*tWItChES*

Uh. That's it, sir? No yelling, screaming, ridiculous plots to foil the bad guy. AREN'T YOU EVEN TRYING TO FIND BEREN??? There's nothing else? Like telling me how much you missed me?

	From: sindacollo	Date: 02/19/2007 11:24:19

*reluctantly drags his attention back to you from thoughts of How is my sweet little girl? and Is my darling baby okay? and If that $900 charge for shoes isn't a mistake, I'm going to kill Lúthien*

*tapping his fingers on his desk* Well, while you're here, you might as well tell me what position you'd like in my MY MY MY army. I thought we could bring back the drums or the fife. War's ever so much more dramatic with a fife. *benevolently* How would you like that?

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 11:28:29

*squeaks!* ArMY, sIR? WhAT dO yOu nEEd An aRmY fOR?

*breaths, calms down* I'm quite good with a fife, sir. As long as I'm in the veryveryveryveryveryvery back.

	From: sindacollo	Date: 02/19/2007 11:37:52

*dreamily* Oh, you know. Shooting and stabbing Noldor and stuff.

*smiles!* I'm sure you are. Please omit the sordid details. Anyway, Túrin thinks he's in charge of the whole shebang, so you ought to let him know about your fifey skills. Or whoever he's planning on putting in charge of the Doriath base. Beleg, I'd imagine. They can put you right up front next to the standard-bearers.

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 11:42:16

*sweats*

THAT SOUNDS GREAT SIR I'LL BEG TÚRIN TO LEAVE ME OUT OF IT TALK TO HIM RIGHT AWAY SIR. I'M EVER SO GLAD TO BE OF SERVICE TO YOU IN WHATEVER WAY I CAN, ESPECIALLY FOLLOWING BEHIND YOUR MILITARY AND KEEPING THE STRAGGLERS GOING WITH MY LIGHT-HEARTED FORMIDABLE TUNES. AND AND AND *breathes breathes breathes*


...*passes out*

	From: sindacollo	Date: 02/19/2007 11:51:17

*cheerfully* Excellent! It's like I always say: "There's no morale booster like a little mandatory military service for all adult or sufficiently tall citizens!"

*...*

*comes around the desk and nudges you with his toe*

*presses the 'call' button on his intercom and sends for staff to take you to the palace infirmary to air out* *you'll need all your energy for the battlefield!*

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 11:54:49

*comes to in the infirmary a while later*

*lays in bed for some time, praying repeatedly to Eru to get him out of this*

*finally stumbles out to go back home (and pack up and get the hell out while he still can)*

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/19/2007 11:58:35

*has finally come out of her room for the first time she got home*

*is going to take a walk down to the Soup Kitchen and see if they need some help!*

*sees you stumbling towards the exit*

Oh fucking Eru, not now.

*claps her hand over her mouth in shock* *where did she learn those words!!*

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 12:02:28

*whips around to face you* Lúthien.

*smiles like he hasn't smiled in weeks*
*shuffles his feet nervously*
*completely ignores your greeting*
*does worry about where you picked up language like that* *probably that boy*

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/19/2007 12:04:33

*just scowls*

Leave me alone, Daeron.

*isn't done with the righteous indignation just yet, oh no*

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 12:08:03

*flustered!* *comes over to you and grabs your hand*

Look, look, I know we didn't part on the best of terms. I, for my part, am sorry, and I just know you are too. Maybe I crossed the line a little, but it was what you wanted. Just admit it. *gives you a little smile* We're best friends, Lúthien! We shouldn't let something as silly as a little kiss come between us. Besides. *reaches out and touches your face* Don't you think there's more here than just friendship?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/19/2007 12:12:38

*slaps you* Don't EVER touch me again! Who do you think you are!? You're nobody. You're not my friend, you're the person who spies on me. Every time. Every time I thought I could trust you you ran right to my father, didn't you? EVERY TIME.

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 12:13:31

*stares in shock and utter heartbreak* I never wanted to hurt you. I was just trying to protect you. I know it was wrong, but I worry about you so much.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/19/2007 12:14:55

I was just trying to protect you.

I've been getting that a lot lately and, you know what? THAT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH. I'm sick of people lying to me and telling me it's 'for my own good'. I've had it!

*pushes you out of her way* So why don't you run right to Thingol and tell him that?

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 12:15:48

*looks at you helplessly* Lúthien. You're my world. Don't do this.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/19/2007 12:16:50

*sighs* *feels the guilt coming back again*

*equally as helplessly* Just... just leave me alone, Daeron. I need time. Don't you understand that?

	From: loremaster	Date: 02/19/2007 12:18:10

*nods* No not a chance this is unacceptable! Yeah. Yeah I do. *stares at his hands* I'll always be here for you, though, okay? Whenever. Unless I run away from military duty.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/19/2007 12:19:43

Thank you.

*walks out before she runs into anymore undesirables*