From: thewise	Date: 04/10/2007 10:36:02

*is staring pretty blankly at a pile of papers*

*looks up equally blankly when he hears the knock* Come in.

*actually manages a smile when he sees you* Hey there, little one.

	From: itaril	Date: 04/10/2007 12:37:27

*brightly* Hi, Daddy. *brings you your cup and perches on the edge of your desk*

How was your trip?

	From: thewise	Date: 04/10/2007 18:10:42

*leans back in his chair and gives an almost casual shrug*

It was okay. Nothing special. *gives you a little grin* Boring as usual.

*sees the cup* Is that for me?

	From: itaril	Date: 04/10/2007 18:22:21

Mm-hm. *hands it to you* When you came home, I could tell you were feeling upset about something so...there are extra marshmallows.

*gives a sage nod and smiles at you hopefully*

	From: thewise	Date: 04/10/2007 18:25:50

*peers into the cup* So there are. *picks up the cup and takes a sip* Extra marshmallows are always the cure for a broken heart bad day, hmm? You always know what's best.

	From: itaril	Date: 04/10/2007 18:40:11

*crosses her legs and props her elbow on her knee and her chin on her hand* You're my job, Daddy, remember?

*gently* So? What's the matter?

	From: thewise	Date: 04/10/2007 18:44:44

*laughs* Of course. How silly of me to forget.

*puts the cup down and shuffles some papers distractedly* It's nothing, really. The old man's just a little down. Sort of had a little earth-shattering, friendship-destroying argument with an old friend. You don't need to worry about me. Even though it's your job.

	From: itaril	Date: 04/10/2007 18:52:32

*really cannot conceive of anyone getting into an argument with her daddy*

*could definitely not conceive of said argument being in any way her daddy's fault, so just won't go there*

But what- *breaks off as she decides her mother would call her nosy* *concernedly* It's not anything serious, is it? I'm sure your...friend will apologize before long. Right? *holds her own cup of cocoa very carefully with both hands*

	From: thewise	Date: 04/10/2007 18:56:04

*rests his chin on his hand* I don't think it's a matter of my friend apologizing, sweetie. There's... I guess there's nothing to be done about it right now. I screwed up. *gives you a half-hearted smile* See? Even I can make mistakes.

	From: itaril	Date: 04/10/2007 19:14:43

Even I can make mistakes.

*just looks at you with wide eyes*

*sort of wonders if it was Findaráto, knowing she lives in Delving and you're such good friends and all* *doesn't really like to think about you two fighting*

*looks down at her cup, not wanting to pry further* Okay, Daddy. Just let me know if I can help, okay? Please?

	From: thewise	Date: 04/11/2007 10:58:40

*smiles* You always help me, Idril. *looks down at his own cup* Besides, there's nothing that a good cocoa can't fix, right? Don't worry too much. I'm fine. One thing would make me better though. Do you know what that is?

	From: itaril	Date: 04/11/2007 11:42:08

*firmly* That's right. Or failing that, a walk in the gardens. *smiles* It helps to get your toes dirty. Really.

One thing would make me better though.

*perks up* What's that, Daddy?

	From: thewise	Date: 04/11/2007 11:45:21

Dirty toes? I don't think I've ever tried that. *winks* You might be onto something revolutionary there, kid.

*perchs his chin in his hands and gazes up at you* I would be the happiest guy in the world if you would tell me how you are.

	From: itaril	Date: 04/11/2007 11:57:21

*beams* I'm just great! I'm so happy it's finally warming up. My sundresses with the long sleeves and high collars are ever so much easier to wear than my winter things. You know, the funeral clothes?

Oh! *covers her mouth with her hand* But I just remembered. Not. We had a visitor while you were gone. Your cousin, Turcafinwë. *♥ ♥ ♥!!

	From: thewise	Date: 04/11/2007 12:02:24

*does his very best not to grit his teeth or clench his fist or really betray any kind of emotion beyond apathy at the mention of Turcafinwë* Oh, really? I wonder what could have brought him all the way out here? *amusedly* He was probably looking for Írissë, hmm? Those two used to be inseperable. Did he have anything interesting to say of course he didn't?

	From: itaril	Date: 04/11/2007 12:19:43

*breezily* Oh, no. He'd just come from Hithlum, he said. I think he was just interested in seeing Gondolin? *happily* He's so very elegant, you know. And such a gentleman.

Mother wasn't here, either, but don't worry. I handled everything just right. *proudly* He said I'm as helpful as I am graceful. Wasn't that sweet?

	From: thewise	Date: 04/12/2007 15:40:44

elegant

gentleman

*thinks it sounds like you like him a little too much*

I handled everything just right

*but you didn't kick him out the second he stuck his weasly little nose through the door?*

Wasn't that sweet?

I'm sure it was, honey. No doubt you were a wonderful hostess for such an ungrateful guest. I only hope he didn't bother you too much.

	From: itaril	Date: 04/12/2007 17:09:55

*of course not! that would be mean! andhe'ssohandsome!*

*happily* And I told him we might be having a party soon. If we have a ball, may I invite him? Please?

	From: thewise	Date: 04/12/2007 17:25:28

Oh, Idril, honey, I don't know. He's such a very busy person and you've only just met. *sees the look on your face*

*gives you a little smile* You know what? It's not like he'll come anyway. We can go ahead and invite him. Who knows?

	From: itaril	Date: 04/12/2007 17:34:24

*squeals!*

*hugs you tightly* Oh, thank you, Daddy! It will all be so lovely. And won't it be nice to see your future son-in-law cousin again? He was so impressed by Ondolindë, I could tell. *sighs, starry-eyed* Lovely.

	From: thewise	Date: 04/12/2007 17:46:07

*smiles at your happiness*

*hugs you and pats your back* I'm looking forward to it, honey. I'm sure if he's anything like you say which he's not then he'll be thrilled to come. If he so much as makes you frown I'll... I'll...!!

	From: itaril	Date: 04/12/2007 17:51:10

*kisses your cheek* You're the best, Daddy.

*decisively* You ought to invite your friend, too. Even if you're still fighting. A person can't help but be happy at a party. And if all else fails and your friend still won't listen, even if you say you're sorry, Mama will give 'em what-for.

	From: thewise	Date: 04/13/2007 07:30:50

Mama will give 'em what-for.

*icon*

I'm sure she will, sweetie. OH ERU AM I SURE.

Right then. Why don't you run along and let me get a little work done, hmm? I think I saw "go for a walk with Idril" written on my schedule at 4 o'clock. Now that's a very important appointment and you can't expect me to miss it.

	From: itaril	Date: 04/13/2007 07:51:48

Oh, no. I wouldn't want to put you off schedule!

*takes your empty cup and ruffles your hair*

*skips out of the room* *the happy skip of happiness*