From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 12:45:16

*comes out of Lúthien's room and heads towards the cafeteria to get a cup of coffee for Thingol*

*almost runs straight into you*

Beren? *stands in place for a few moments before coming to her senses*

*draws you into an empty room* You shouldn't be here!

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 12:50:11

*runs his hand through his hair*

Of course I should be here! Tinúviel is sick!

*whispers* How is she, Lady?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 12:55:20

*should have realized this would happen*

Well? Not well? I don't really know. She hasn't woken up in a over a day. The doctors say that's normal and that she's going to get better soon but----

*covers her face with her hand* *brokenly* I just don't know.

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:01:59

*tentatively moves a little closer to you and places a hand on your shoulder*

She hasn't woken up? *lets out a shaky breath* I'm sure the doctors know what they're doing, right?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 13:06:23

*shakes her head* She was awake for a while but she went to sleep and hasn't woken up yet. They say it's better that way.

*dries her eyes and looks up at you* *unconvincingly* I'm sure she'll be fine. They say it's not as serious as they thought. She'll be better in a few days. The doctors are taking good care of her.

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:11:07

*nods* *tries to sound confident* I remember Dior being sick once when he was just a little boy. We were terrified but he was OK.

Tinúviel is young. She's resilient even though she's well and truly mortal.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 13:15:57

*nods slowly* Lúthien's been sick before just not like this and she pulled through fine. She'll be just fine in a few days I think am sure.

*reaches over and takes your hand*

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:19:41

*forces a smile* Of course she will.

*squeezes your hand instinctively and stares into space* *would love to see Lúthien now*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 13:22:46

*sighs* *knows exactly what you want and doesn't have the heart to deny you it*



Stay here for a moment. DO NOT LEAVE THIS ROOM unless I tell you.

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:26:46

*looks up at you for a split second before sitting down heavily on a hospital trolley*

*knows better than to argue with Melian of Doriath*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 13:27:59

*leaves the room*

*is gone for some time*

*DON'T YOU DARE LEAVE*

*finally returns* *offers a hand* Come with me.

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:29:37

*stands up and walks towards you*

*doesn't allow himself to get his hopes up too much*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 13:32:46

*leads you to Lúthien's darkened room*

*gestures to a magic-induced sleeping Thingol*

He will not wake up while you are here, but do not stay too long.

*gives you a small smile before leaving the room and shutting the door behind her*

*stands guard just in case*

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:36:08

*offers you a smile in return before walking quickly to Lúthien's bedside*

*kneels down beside it, careful not to disturb the various lines and monitors that are freaking him the fuck out*

*closes his fingers gently over hers* Oh, Tinúviel. My girl, my poor girl.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/25/2007 13:38:27

...

...

...

*vaguely hears your voice from far away*

*confusedly* Beren? Wha- what?

*tries to move her head or open her eyes but finds both unpleasant* *just lies still*

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:46:49

*feels his breath catch a little* Shh, my darling Tinúviel. Lie still. You need to rest.

*raises your hand to kiss your fingertips lightly* You just take it easy and get better, my love. I'm here for a couple of minutes.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/25/2007 13:48:57

*is so confused and can't think clearly*

*is sure you can't really be here, though*

Am I dreaming again?

*is rather used to you being in her dreams*

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 13:51:50

No, darling. You're not dreaming but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be sleeping.

*places a gentle hand on your brow* *is somewhat alarmed about how warm you feel*

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/25/2007 13:56:40

But you're always in my dreams; you're always everywhere I go. You're not really here. I'll wake up and I'll wish you were.

*actually does open her eyes for a moment when she feels your hand on her head* *smiles a little* This is a good dream.

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 14:03:05

*smiles and stands up to lean over you and place a light kiss on your cheek* I'm glad it's a good dream for you, Tinúviel.

*glances towards Thingol and then at the door* *starts speaking faster* I have to go soon but I need you to know that I'm always thinking of you. I love you, Tinúviel. That hasn't changed. That can't change.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 02/25/2007 14:08:21

*lifts her hand shakily to grab your shirt or arm or something but fails and lets it fall* I'm glad you love me. *lets her eyes close again and feels herself drifting away or waking up from this nice dream or whatever's about to happen next* I think... I love you too.

*goes quiet, with slow, steady breathing*

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 14:11:11

*looks down at you for a long moment before turning on his heel*

*leaves the room and leans against the door, taking deep shaky breaths*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 14:13:35

*is somewhat alarmed by your appearance*

Is everything okay? What happened?

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 14:18:34

*manages to smile* Uh. She's very drowsy but she -- she seemed to know me. She seemed more like my Tinúviel. She's sleeping now but--

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 14:20:40

*smiles and leans against the wall, visibly relieved*

Good. That's good. She's getting better.

	From: berencamlost	Date: 02/25/2007 14:28:17

*nods and covers his face with his hand* Thank goodness for that.

*looks over at you* *sincerely* Thank you so much, Lady Melian. You have set my heart and mind at rest.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 02/25/2007 14:41:43

*nods* Of course. *glances at you* Be careful on your way back. Stay safe.

I should go be with my family now.