From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 12:21:09

*is out having a business lunch (with the hot new temp)*

*spots you from across the street as he's leaving the restaurant*

*tells the girl to get a cab (doesn't give her money for one) and wanders over, whistling cheerfully*

*takes a seat in the chair opposite you*

Afternoon, Mels!

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 12:22:26

*lowers her book, afraid of what she'll find*

*sighs when she sees you*

Good afternoon, Olwë. How are you? Sadly enough, I was just on the way out.

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 12:27:27

Just great, Mels! No need to rush off.

*reaches over and plucks your book out of your hands*

The Soy Duck Club, Mels? Doesn't sound much like you. *peels the dust jacket off and sees the real book underneath* Ahhhh. Tsk tsk, Melian, trouble at home? You shouldn't hide that from your beloved brother. *leans forward* I only want to help.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 12:29:02

Somehow I doubt that. *takes her book back and stows it in her bag* If you'll excuse me, I do have an appointment to rush off to.

*stands up and leaves quickly* *is maybe possibly hideously embarrassed*

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 12:31:08

*follows you*

*wraps a entirely non-friendly arm around your waist*

Let me escort you, then. It's my duty, you know. I see you don't have any guards with you and you know how dangerous the streets are since my boys got to town these days.

*ushers you along to you "meeting"* How's the family, then?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 12:38:06

*tries to wrench away (without making a scene) and finds herself trapped*

*walks along with you*

The family is wonderful thank you. Just wonderful. We very much enjoyed our trip to the sea and now everyone is back to work. Couldn't be better.

*tries not to frown or sigh*

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 12:40:21

*cocks an eyebrow* Really now? Fine? Heh. That's good, I was worried. The rumors that I bribed from your driver all around town are that Lúthien finally turned rebellious and Elwë's gone nutty as a result. *nudges you slightly* So pleased to hear everything's peachy!

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 12:45:24

Things have spread that far already? That's not good. *makes a mental note to talk to Thingol about firinge the publicist*

So pleased to hear everything's peachy!

*through gritted teeth* Yes, Olwë, everything's great. Wonderful, even. You must have heard wrong. You know how unreliable gossip is.

*mentally begins planning an outing that will make them seem like a Normal and Happy Family*

*walks fast* How is your train-wreck of a family doing, Olwë?

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 12:47:15

Oh, you know, everyone's still in a bit of a transition phase. The boys are getting settled into town and Eárwen's making new friends.

*as if he just thought of it!* Speaking of which! Did you hear the blessed news?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 12:49:02

You're moving back to Alqualondë?

*as disinterestedly as possible* No, I can't say that I have.

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 12:52:24

*squeezes your shoulder* She's going to have a baby!

*pauses for effect and then continues* Now, I know she's young and irresponsible and unmarried and, in fact, entirely without a partner of any sort. But it's not the child's fault Melian, so you really can't hold it against... it. We're all very pleased at the prospect of adding so much money and land a new member to the family. What do you think?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 12:59:25

*has quite a few things she thinks but isn't going to say them*

That's... nice, Olwë. Congratulations?. This is an interesting development. I do hope Eärwen can handle the responsibility. She's very young. Is she going to be... alone? in this? Surely the... young man responsible will help...?

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 13:01:08

*waves his hand* Nah, we'll get a nanny or something. I would trust that girl with a gerbil, much less a baby. I'm sure the boys'll help too.

the... young man responsible

Well, I don't know how Gil-galad feels about the whole situation. Only talked to Fingon, you know. Eh. It'd probably be easier for everyone if he's only involved financially. It'll be easier for the kid.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 13:05:43

*practically chokes on her mocha*

*splutters* Gil-galad?

Not good not good not good... except...

That's an interesting couple. *tries to think of something nice to say* I'm sure the child will be beautiful.

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 13:18:06

*nods* Yeah, yeah, a real stunner. Now, Melian, about that. I've got a favor. See, until we get well and truly settled here everyone's all over the place in hotels and such. I have the Executive Suite. The boys have Motel 6. That's not good for little Eärwen in her condition. She needs stability, a regular place to sleep, warm meals, and a loving family. You guys can give her some of that. Just until we get settled which will be never. Plus, you know, a hotel's no place for a baby. Whaddya say? Can she stay with you?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 13:22:11

*walks along in quiet for a while, actually thinking about it*

*makes a mental list of the Pros and Cons of letting Eärwen move in*

Pros
-She's family and she needs our help
-It would be nice to have another baby around
-It would be great publicity
-It would teach Lúthien about the consequences of unprotected sex
-It would really piss Thingol off

Cons
-A vapid teenager and a wailing, shrieking, crying infant
-She might be a bad influence on Lúthien
-Olwë needs to learn how to take care of his own family
-Eärwen needs to learn about living up to her mistakes
-Olwë would come over all the time

...No, Olwë, I don't think it would be a good idea. Very busy time for everyone and all. Maybe you could buy a house far far away from here?

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 13:23:11

*sulks a little*

*really thought the charitable side would win over*

Come on, Mels. It's just for a little while. You won't even notice her! We're family!

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/21/2007 13:25:10

*pauses* I'll think about it. Elwë, however, has the final word and I don't think that word will be an affirmative. You should look into finding other living arrangements for the time being. Perhaps a nice apartment you can all share? You wanted to be a big, happy family after all.

Oh, look, I'm home. Thank you so much for your assistance, Olwë, really. Good luck with the baby and all!!

	From: telerinking	Date: 02/21/2007 13:26:28

Dammit.

*gives you a big smile and a wave* See you around, Mels. Let me know if you change your mind.

*waits until you've gone inside*

Heartless bitch. *calls his car and goes back to the office to get a blow-job from his secretary*