From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:11:32

*opens the door and smiles to find you there*

*especially since you've been sort of absent over the past few weeks*

Why, Lúthien, how nice.

*takes one look at you* Oh.

*silently leads you into her room and locks the door behind you*

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:13:05

*walks over to your bed and sits delicately on the edge*

*tries to think of what it was she wanted to say*




*comes up with nothing* Nice fake weather we're having lately?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:14:35

Hmm. Indeed.

*wonders if this is the sort of thing that will require booze tea*

*takes a seat on the bed beside you*

Is there something you wanted to tell me, darling?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:15:33

*nods firmly*

Well. Yes. There is.

Except I'm sort of scared to say it because saying it means it's final and it's all very scary and I don't know?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:17:44

Ah. I understand. *looks at you closely* Am I to assume the thing you aren't certain about saying has to do with a young man we are both familiar with?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:18:59

*nods meekly*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:25:04

*quite firmly* Well, then, Lúthien, I suggest you approach the subject as an adult. Up until this moment you have acted quite like a child about the matter and it would be foolish for you to continue to do so. I realize this is at least partly due to your mun being lazy and busy young age, but if you would like to participate in an adult relationship you should be held to the standards of an adult.

*brushes a wisp of hair out of your face* *a bit more gently* I realize you're scared, darling. It's normal to be frightened of the unknown, and your situation is even more precarious because of outside influences. But it's because of the sensitivity of the subject that you must learn to be an adult about it. Sneaking about is a child's behavior. Being indecisive about the course of the relationship is also a child's behavior. If you wish to be treated like an adult it is time to start acting like one.

*gives you a moment* Now, was there something you wanted to say?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:27:38

*swallows with great difficulty*

*doesn't think she's ever been lectured by anyone ever and really doesn't enjoy it* *even if it was something she probably needed to hear*

*sits up a little straighter* I wanted to let you know that Beren and I are getting married when our muns get around to it tomorrow. We've been talking about it for a while and the time seems right and, as you said, we can't really keep sneaking about like this. *takes a deep breath* It's just going to be us. I don't want you there.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:31:00

Beren and I are getting married

*already knew that, but smiles in shock/amazement nonetheless*

I don't want you there.

*stops smiling*

*puts a hand to her cheek* *blinks hard a few times*

Oh. *clears her throat* Of course, if that's what you want. May I... may I ask why?

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:34:37

*sees your reaction and smiles softly* Mom.

*puts her arms around your neck and hugs tight* Of course I want you there. Don't think differently. I'm sorry. *sits back and looks to the side* It's just that you can't be there. Daddy would never forgive you. Not ever. I don't want that.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:36:31

*shakes her head* How your father feels about my actions is none of your concern. I can deal with him when the time comes. Of course he will be angry, but he will come around eventually. *shrugs heavily lightly* You are the only daughter I have and I value you more than anything. He can understand that or he can not.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:38:54

No.

I've made my decision. Daddy will be angry with me. I won't have him angrier than usualy with you as well. You said I had to be an adult and make decisions and handle things for myself, right? I know what you want, but what I want is my parents not angry with each other. I've made up my mind. Please respect that.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:41:04

*nods slowly* Of course.

*just stares at you in silence for a while* Well, then. When did you get so big? Last I checked you were just a little thing trying to get your father to let you keep a pony in the house. Now you're going off and getting married and going away?.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:42:47

*softly* I'm not going away, Mom. Well. I am, sort of. But you know where we are and I'll visit and you can visit and hopefully things with Daddy will sort themselves out soon and things can go back to sort of normal.

*smiles a bit* Besides, this is what you wanted, right?

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:44:29

*smiles herself* This is what I wanted, and I know it is what you want, and that is all that matters.

*leans forward and kisses your forehead* You are a brave, strong, beautiful girl and you deserve all the happiness in the world. I know everything will work out eventually. Good luck.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:45:59

*hugs you tightly one last time* Thank you, Mom.

*stands up* I'll probably leave early tomorrow... right after breakfast. I'll come back in a day or so to let Daddy know. *wry grin* Try to keep him from sending out the whole Army to look for me in the meantime.

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:48:06

*chuckles* I'll do what I can, but I make no promises. *squeezes your hand* Take care, Lúthien. Give Beren my love.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:49:00

I will. *gives your hand one last quick squeeze* I'll be in touch.

*turns to walk out*

	From: queenmelly	Date: 05/15/2007 22:50:26

Wait!

*catches you at the door and gives you one last hug and kiss*

Okay, okay, I'm finished, I promise. Go on, then, before I change my mind and ask Eru to make you a little girl again.

	From: luthiekins	Date: 05/15/2007 22:51:26

Goodbyenight, Mom.

*walks out and returns to her own room to pack some of her things*

*never felt so old and you and certain and unsure all at once before*