From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 18:44:24

*doesn't waste any time in getting over to your place after finding out where 'your place' is*

*couldn't even say why he's in such a hurry*

*hesitates only a split second before knocking on your door*

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 18:46:43

*jumps up and answers the door without even looking to see who's there*

*is trusting like that*

*stares when she sees you*








Father?

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 18:51:00

*stares at you with wide eyes, suddenly finding it utterly impossible to talk*

*steps forward and envelops you in his arms*




*eventually learning to form the words* I'd have recognized you anywhere.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 18:54:41

*lets out a breath she didn't know she was holding and clings to you*

*laughs (because it's easier than crying* I wasn't sure you would know me at all.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 18:58:49

*holds your face in his hands*

*laughs through his own tears* There were a thousand inane things I'd planned to say but...you're my child. My firstborn.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 19:03:08

*puts her own hands over yours*

*matches your laugh pretty much exactly* You sound like you only just realized it. I missed you so much. I was so worried after what mother said. That you wouldn't.... *feels her own face getting wet*

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 19:10:22

*kisses your forehead* And I missed you! I didn't know it. I didn't remember.

*can't seem to stop smiling*

I was so worried after what mother said.

*until he hears that*

*gets what is actually his old Tell-Dad-who-he-has-to-kill expression on his face* *which is a lot more like a Tell-Dad-who-he-has-to-gently-and-patiently-reprimand face, truth be told*

*softly* No. What did your mother say?

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 19:13:54

*shakes her head and laughs* She just said that you were mean. Which you're clearly not because you're just as soft as before. I think she was upset about something LIKE BEING PREGNANT WITH MY COUSIN'S BABY.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 19:17:35

*sighs* Ah. Yes. Ahem. Well, when we first met, we didn't know each other and still don't and she took my...situation rather badly. We both said some things we regret now. Though I'm not sure I managed to throw out any actual insults?

*lowers his eyes* She's in a tough situation right now.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 19:22:47

*frowns a little because she doesn't like the idea of her parents fighting* I think... from what I can tell.... she's still so very young and confused and, not to be uncharitable, but I don't think her father helps anything. Do you remember Grandfather Olwë at all?

*bites her lip* I think she's just scared and alone, really. When we talked she seemed almost... desperate... for someone to love her. If that makes any sense?

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 19:29:02

not to be uncharitable

*oh, you are so his little Findaráto* *:D :D :D*

*listens* I met him here quite awhile ago, actually. I don't remember much about him, but the meeting did feature several death threats and in retrospect that seems fairly par for the course?

desperate for someone to love her

But surely her own fa--ah. I think I see what you mean. *hesitantly* I'd like to give her advice but I don't think she's especially keen to take any of it. Not that I blame her really.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 19:32:31

*looks up at you hopefully* If she were to listen, what would you say to her? I... I've tried to help but, it's all so very surreal. She's my mother. I don't know what I'm supposed to say to her to make it all better when I want her to make it all better for me.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 19:41:23

*carefully* I guess I'd tell her...she does have family to support her in this, like you and her uncles and I'm certain Melian and Lúthien ♥. And I'm always willing to...to listen and help her figure out how to organize things when her life gets crazy... Clearly I owe her that much, at least.

*looks back at you, smiling* But tell me about you, Findaráto. I want to know everything that's happened to you since you arrived. What do I need to make better for you, hmm?

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 19:50:05

*nods* Okay.

*steps back from the door* I guess I should start by actually inviting you in? *smiles a bit*

*lets you in and then closes the door* *scoops up the dog that exists solely because of this icon and walks towards the kitchen to make tea*

My life? It's been pretty uneventful so far, really. I've only been back a few weeks. I came here and got a job and an apartment and that's the sum total of it. Until yesterday, when I ran into mother. *as an afterthought yeah right* Though I did see Uncle Nolofinwë's sons yesterday. They're back as well, but they don't stay in Delving.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 19:54:53

*follows*

*looks around with mild curiosity*

*is interested to find how quickly certain things come back with just the right push* That's right. You kids were always fond of each other. How is Turukáno, anyway? *smiles at you* And Findekáno, of course?

*leans against the counter*

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 19:58:10

*sets to making the tea (exactly the way you like it!)*

You kids were always fond of each other.

*manages to not blush or anything* Turgon is well, I think. He's set to ruling his own city again in the mountains like before. Gondolin? I think that keeps him fairly busy. Findekáno is... well. Pretty much the same as before. *laughs a little* Very put upon.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 20:01:47

*helps wherever he can*

Gondolin, yes. I always did want to see that kingdom. *laughs* After yours, obviously.

Poor Findekáno. Major relaxation problems there, I remember. Like I should talk.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 20:06:03

I've always wanted to see it myself. I'm sure Turgon would take us sometime if you'd like.

After yours

*smiles* Well, there's no Nargothrond here. I think I'd prefer a simpler life this time around. Menegroth was always more impressive anyhow.

Major relaxation problems there

*laughs* Turukáno and Írissë do nothing to help matters, but he does bring a good deal of it on himself. *carefully, as she's not sure how much you know/remember* Maitimo is here as well, staying with them. She doesn't remember anything.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 20:15:17

*fondly* I would like that. Very much.

Menegroth was always more impressive

*lifts an eyebrow* Now that's hard to believe. You could never really start anything up without excelling at it.

Maitimo is here

*is silent for a little while, overwhelmed by the sheer volume of memories hardly touched upon*

*pensively* I think I'm glad I haven't run into Fëanáro yet. I suppose that's awful of me, but it's easier this way. Truly.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/04/2007 20:21:58

*beams* I'll ask him then. The next time we talk.

*blushes* You're just saying that. *shakes her head* Nargothrond was modeled on Menegroth, after all. I was never completely happy with it. *shrugs* But it was home. I do miss it.

*frowns* I don't think that's bad of you at all. There are a lot of unhappy memories there. It's better to deal with them slowly. Later you can see him if he's around.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/04/2007 22:10:14

*mock-seriously* I never lie, okay? So what you're saying is, Nargothrond was an upgrade. Got it. *winks*

It's better to deal with them slowly.

*tilts his head to the side* How did you get so wise, hmm?

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/05/2007 09:16:26

*grins* An upgrade, then. Just don't let Elu hear you say that.

How did you get so wise, hmm?

*shyly* Oh, I think I picked that up from my parents.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/05/2007 09:30:33

*lightly* Aw. He and I are like this. *crosses his fingers* I can handle Elu.

*really looks at you* This is all so strange I can't hardly believe you're standing right there. I can hardly believe I'm here.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/05/2007 09:33:09

*raises her eyebrows* Famous last words, hmm?

*looks down at her tea cup* *smiles* It is strange, isn't it? But the best sort of strange.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/05/2007 09:39:50

O ye of little faith.

I'll say it is. *sets down his teacup and smiles back at you* When you're free, I'd love to show you around the city. I dare say it's changed a bit since the last time you were here.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/05/2007 10:14:09

*nods her head* I'd really like that! I haven't had time to look around yet and I can't imagine a better guide.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 03/05/2007 10:54:39

Great! We can get the tour route planned out for whenever your brothers and sister arrive. And hopefully we won't run into your mother in the process.

	From: artafinde	Date: 03/05/2007 11:00:03

That sounds like fun. It really does. *is all smiles now!* Hopefully it'll be soon and you and mother can get back together and everything will be like before!