From: queenmelly	Date: 04/11/2007 11:12:44

*is told there is a visitor waiting in reception*

*a visitor named Morwen*

*makes her way down and offers a dazzling smile*

Morwen, it is so good to see you again. MY SON MY SON MY SON MY SON MY SON MY SON.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/11/2007 11:52:52

*drops a little curtsey* Lady Melian, I pres-

to see you again

*blinks* Pardon me. Have we met? I have no memory of such an important occasion. *which is more or less evident by the lack of shouting*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/11/2007 11:56:17

No memory? You? Oh dear. Another one. Yes, we met long ago. You stayed with us for a time, along with your daughter, Nienor. Do you remember Nienor? In any event, it's not important. I'm certain the memories will come to you in time. They always do.

How are you finding Menegroth this time? Have you seen MY SON Túrin?

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/11/2007 12:07:28

*nonplussed* Yes, I remember Nienor. I remember that yesterday she was merely a babe in arms. (Such a birthing hers was, too. If my maids hadn't the foresight to spin me about three times and dress me in blue, I'm sure I would have expired ere the morning.) And now I am to understand that she is here and grown? And that my dear little Urwen yet lives, by some strange grace of the Valar?

How are you finding Menegroth?

It is most overwhelming, my lady. My son was attentive enough to quarter me in something called...a brownstone? Túrin is very dutiful. But I cannot abide the strangely chirping, whirring objects there. Are you familiar with the mystical Maigroweiv, used for food preparation?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/12/2007 15:47:31

*calmly* *deals with crazy on a daily basis*

Yes, the Microwave is very useful. I don't allow the use here, as I think nothing can substitute for an electric range good fire. *gently* It must be very overwhelming for you, to be in such a strange place. You will adjust soon enough, I'm sure. MY SON. You have always been quite hardy, no?

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/12/2007 17:19:48

You have always been quite hardy, no?

*proudly* Aye, my lady. My family has endured many hardships, as have my fathers before me. I thank you for the kindnesses you have shown my children. *clearly not fitting the pieces together all that well* I've heard nothing of the war since my husband went away, and I must say it is quite unsettling.

*firmly* But we shall not trespass upon your hospitality any longer. If you'll be so kind as to summon my daughters? They will come along home with me.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/12/2007 17:23:06

Your daughters? Ah. You'd like to take them with you? Have you spoken to Túrin about this? He's entrusted them to our care until his return and... *diplomatically* there are extenuating circumstances concerning Nienor.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/12/2007 17:31:32

*looking displeased* No, I have not spoken to Túrin. He seemed in a terrible hurry to attend to something, although what could possibly be so vital as to keep a boy from his mother, I do not know. *pauses, confused* You must forgive me; I yet think of him as a little child. No matter. Undoubtedly I have trained him well enough to return on the morrow to pay me a proper greeting.

*frowns* What are these...extenuating circumstances? Has she her own household? If she truly is as aged as Túrin tells me (twenty-four? twenty-five??), she ought to be married by now, to be sure.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/12/2007 17:36:02

MY SON MY SON MY SON MY SON

What are these...extenuating circumstances?

Well, Nienor had a very traumatic experience... before. I can't really go into the details at the moment but it has left her batshit fragile.

she ought to be married by now

AHAHAHAHAHAHA if only you knew!

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/12/2007 17:41:46

*sternly* Nonsense. We all of us have been through a great deal. Why, when her sister whom she was meant to replace fell ill, I thought I'd never live through the ordeal. But I had a husband and son to care for, did I not? She must show a little courage.

Come now, my lady. Certainly my daughter would like to embrace her mother--again, as you say--and I am impatient to meet her. Will you not summon her?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/13/2007 07:33:02

*inclines her head* Very well, then, if that is what you wish. *thinks this is a baaaaad idea* I will retrieve Nienor shortly.

*goes off to get Nienor and comes back a short while later*

Nienor, darling, this is your mother. Do you remember your mother?

	From: wailingwoman	Date: 04/13/2007 07:35:26

*peers curiously* Mother? Mother means baby and we can't have a baby, not anymore.

*gives Morwen a sympathetic look* You must watch out for the water when you have a baby and be careful not to fall. *laughs insanely* Or jump, you mustn't jump, jumping's even worse but the water is cool and clean and the day so hot and the blood is everywhere.

*cheerily* But now the dragon is dead.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/13/2007 07:54:47

*claps her hand to her mouth when you appear* Oh my goodness, are you my little Nienor?

*listens with growing horror disquiet* Why do you speak such wild words, girl? *looking at Melian* Is she feeble??

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/14/2007 10:25:31

*gently* She's a little unstable. Like I said, she's delicate. *looks at Nienor tenderly* The past has scarred her. She's still a sweet girl.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/14/2007 14:50:10

I...see. *really doesn't* *sighs with something like disappointment* Well. Nienor, darling, run along and collect your things and let's hurry home.

*to you* If you will help me to understand the details of her...care...I assure you she will be properly tended. *gives you a look that clearly says "because I'm her mother"*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/14/2007 14:57:37

*thinks this is a bad idea, but...*

There's no special care required. She's quite capable of taking care of herself. The only thing is that she must have constant supervision. She has a tendency to wander off and become lost. On her good days you'd never know anything was wrong. If she has a bad day, though, ... well, there's a doctor who specifically oversees her case. If she begins acting erratically, it's best you take her to see him. She also has weekly appointments on Wednesdays. Túrin MY SON can escort her, or I will send a guard if he is unavailable.

*has a thought* If she begins acting strangely, refer to her only as Níniel. It sometimes helps her through the bad times.

*clearly thinks this is a bad idea but says nothing*

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/14/2007 15:30:59

*processes this strange word 'doctor'* *fascinated* A healer of the mind? Clearly there is much we have not heard of Elven magic.

*sets her lips in a thin line* Understood. *privately thinks her wayward daughter will simply have to learn to respect authority*

Túrin can escort her, or I will send a guard if he is unavailable.

I should not think either is necessary, my lady. My other daughter and I can manage well enough, and now that Túrin is grown (!!!) he need not concern himself with women's affairs.

refer to her only as Níniel

*a bit sharply* 'Tear maiden'? Why should she respond to such a word?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/14/2007 15:37:30

now that Túrin is grown he need not concern himself with women's affairs

*thinks that if she has raised her son (HER SON) very well at all, then he will find himself very concerned*

Why should she respond to such a word

*wonders how to explain this without giving too much away*

*carefully* Before she became... the way she is... there was a very happy time for her. During that time she was called 'Níniel'. I do not know why. Then there was a traumatic time in which she became... the way she is. Sometimes when she is upset it helps to remind her of the happy time and nothing else nothing else not one thing else.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/14/2007 15:42:06

*glances at Nienor concernedly* I wish to know more of this evil that has befallen her. Is there nothing more you can tell me of it?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/14/2007 15:44:40

*sadly* Not at the moment, no. It would be best if you better acquanit yourself with this world and perhaps gain some knowledge of the last before you attempt to understand. It's quite complicated and it might make you crazy too.

Are you certain you wish to take her? She's always welcome here. Don't be afraid to ask if you need anything at all.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/14/2007 15:53:14

*opens her mouth to press the issue but decides not to bother in case you turn her into a newt or something* *decides not to bother for now, at least*

*gives you an odd look, wondering what kind of mother would leave her children with complete strangers unless she had no other choice* I'm quite certain. Urwen also. I am most grateful to you for guarding my children, lady, but— *firmly* —I am here now.

*does not actually add anything like "And let that be an end to the whole sordid charitable association" but certainly looks the part*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 04/14/2007 15:58:12

*inclines her head* If that is what you wish. *does not add "but you are making a mistake AGAIN"*

*sends a servant to fetch Lalaith and says her goodbyes to Nienor*

*coolly* I wish you luck. *retires*

	From: urwenlalaith	Date: 04/15/2007 07:42:17

*comes bounding down the stairs ahead of the servant*

Mama?

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/15/2007 15:01:49

Urwen! *touches your cheek with one hand and Nienor's with the other* My little girls, all grown.

*smiling* Our family is nearly whole. Let's go home, darlings. Away from that meddling woman.

	From: urwenlalaith	Date: 04/15/2007 15:10:51

Mama, where have you been? I missed you and then I went to school and they make me learn calculus which is just silly and have you seen Túrin? He's so tall now.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/15/2007 15:15:17

*shakes her head slightly* I do not rightly know, child. I was sure I'd always been here, only to come to find... *trails off*

*sighs* I have seen your brother, yes. I've missed so much. *confused* But why are you being schooled, dear? Have they schools for girls here? And what in Eru's name is calculus?

	From: urwenlalaith	Date: 04/15/2007 15:22:47

It's all very strange, Mama. Everyone's here and it's like they've always been here except they haven't. Like, I didn't know I had a little sister and she's older than me.

*brightly* There's a school for girls in Gondolin. That's where Daddy met King Turgon, isn't it?

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/15/2007 15:30:09

*takes your hand and ushers you over to a bench and sits you down with her because she needs to breathe*

It is, Urwen. How wonderful that you've somehow been to Gondolin. But do you not long for home and your father's house?

	From: urwenlalaith	Date: 04/15/2007 17:48:36

I guess? I didn't think there was anyone else here but then I heard that Túrin was in Doriath so I had to come!

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/15/2007 18:06:44

*thinking* It may be too dangerous now to journey home. Perhaps we ought to stay until Túrin deems it safe. ...Has he become a warrior, do you think?

	From: urwenlalaith	Date: 04/15/2007 18:10:44

I don't know? He looks like he could be one but I don't know what he does except look after Nienor. *adds, as an afterthought* And me, now.

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/15/2007 18:13:56

*firmly* We have plenty of time to remember each other. *pinches your cheeks fondly* We shall start with making you and Nienor both some proper attire.

	From: urwenlalaith	Date: 04/15/2007 18:15:33

But what's wrong with my jeans, Mama?

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/15/2007 18:20:13

*dryly* Is that what you call these?

*has a great idea!* Urwen, if you will dutifully help your poor mother in learning the strange speech of this year city, we'll make you any color gown you like. Won't that be lovely? So long as it isn't red. Or blue. Or green. Or any other such hue not befitting a lady.

	From: urwenlalaith	Date: 04/15/2007 18:21:51

OK, Mama, I can do that! Can I get a white gown?

What do you want to know about? *tucks her hand around your arm* Where will we start?

	From: mavwin	Date: 04/15/2007 18:26:46

*relieved* Of course you may, dear.

*bites her lip* People are very fond of words like 'awesome'. I hear it to distraction. I do not think it means what they think it means. And are you familiar with something called a dubblefoamhaffcafflahtay?

*glances at Nienor, who appears (?) to be listening or thinking* *thoughtfully* I think your sister would have much to tell us, also, were she able to find the words.