From: frostyelenwe	Date: 05/29/2007 22:19:08

*is informed there is a guest waiting*

*cannot believe someone would have the audacity to just stop by without an invitation or previous announcement*

*leaves her packing and wanders down to get rid of you greet you*

Hello.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/29/2007 22:20:28

*stands up quickly when you walk in*

*didn't realize you'd be here duh or that you'd be the one coming down to see her*

Uh... Hi? *stammers* El-El-Elenwë, right?

	From: frostyelenwe	Date: 05/29/2007 22:22:34

*is already annoyed by your inability to communicate effectively*

Yes, of course I am Elenwë. This is Turukáno's home and I am his wife. Who else were you expecting?

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/29/2007 22:24:05

*laughs nervously* Yeah, sorry, I know. I just wasn't expecting to see you. I thought Turgo--- Turukáno would be here.

*shakes her head* Sorry, I should introduce myself. Findaráto? We met at your wedding?

	From: frostyelenwe	Date: 05/29/2007 22:25:49

Findaráto? *sets her lips into a thin line* Indeed. I rather remember you being male. Strange that.

*suddenly has no doubt whatsoever exactly which tramp her husband was visiting in Delving*

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/29/2007 22:27:15

Yeah, strange that, huh? Everyone's always commenting on it, but I don't even notice anymore.

*looks around, feeling uncomfortable* Soooo... is Turgon here?

	From: thewise	Date: 05/29/2007 22:30:25

*bounds down the stairs and into the room almost on cue*

*is talking as he enters the room* Elenwë, I just talked to the airfield. They're ready to go as soon as *catches site of the 'guest'* youuuuuuuuu arrrrre?

*stares at Finrod* Hi.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/29/2007 22:31:59

*gives a little wave* Hi.

*looks from you to your wife to you and then down at her feet*

*can't help but think about how pretty and elegent and refined and bitchy Elenwë is*

	From: thewise	Date: 05/29/2007 22:34:44

*walks rapidly over to stand in front of you*

*only barely manages to keep himself from taking your hands*

You're here, hi, wow, sorry I didn't know you were coming did you call ahead not that you need to call ahead or anything you're always welcome here but if I'd known you were coming I'd have met you at the station or something it's really good to see you hi.

*takes a deep breath* Hi.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/29/2007 22:36:50

*smiles just a little big* Hi.

*pauses* Sorry, sorry, I didn't think about calling ahead I didn't even really know I was coming til I was on my way here and then I thought about turning around a bunch of times but I'm glad I didn't I mean I'm glad as long as having me visit like this isn't too much of a hassle.

	From: frostyelenwe	Date: 05/29/2007 22:40:18

*starts getting a little nervous at the 'the only people in the world' looks you both have on your faces*

*comes over to her husband's side*

Yes, well, of course you are always welcome here Cousin Findaráto. However, please do call ahead next time. As it is, we were just on our way out for a visit to Hísilómë and we won't be able to spend any time with you. You are welcome to enjoy the city, of course. We will even appoint you a personal tour guide.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/29/2007 22:44:55

*interrupts you before you can continue*

*speaks looking only at Turgon*

I didn't realize you were leaving? I can go?

	From: thewise	Date: 05/29/2007 22:46:29

*looks right back at you*

*softly* I wasn't going anywhere, actually.

*glances over at Elenwë* You were going to Hithlum by yourself, right? I have to stay here and run things.

	From: frostyelenwe	Date: 05/29/2007 22:48:44

*cannot believe you are choosing this tramp over her*

*does her best to look hurt* Well, Turukáno, I thought it would be nice to make it a family vacation. *puts a hand possessively on your arm* You do work so very hard, after all. I'm sure Itarillë would be happy and so pleased to see you.

	From: thewise	Date: 05/29/2007 22:51:48

*barely notices you* I'm not really ready for a vacation right now. I have a meeting with the Union representatives in the morning. Plus the board is meeting in a few days to discuss the tourism proposal. I'm sort of busy right now.

*manages to come out of his trance long enough to kiss you on the forehead* Besides, I only made travel arrangements for one. Why don't you run along now? They're waiting for you, and someone needs to go find the little girl, hmm?

	From: frostyelenwe	Date: 05/29/2007 22:53:50

*looks unsurely between you and Findaráto*

Well, if your certain. The option is there if you change your mind.

*looks at you both for a moment longer before taking a few steps back* As you said, the transport is waiting. I really must be on my way.

It was horrible lovely to see you again, Findaráto. Do take care. I hope I won't be so indisposed the next time you are in the city which is hopefully never.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/30/2007 08:13:35

*with every ounce of forced sweetness she has* Yes, Elenwë, it was wonderful to see you. Do have a lovely trip. Don't hurry back!

	From: frostyelenwe	Date: 05/30/2007 08:14:33

*stares at you both for a few moments longer before gracefully making her exit*

*is certain to make this a short trip*

*a very short trip*

	From: thewise	Date: 05/30/2007 08:17:50

*waits until Elenwë is gone*

*stares and stares and stares and stares at you like he can't quite believe what he's seeing* *because he can't!!*

*a little breathlessly* Hi.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/30/2007 08:19:02

*bursts out laughing* You said that a few times already.

*gazes up at you and realizes she doesn't really know what to say or how to say what she was thinking or how to explain anything*

...

That was kind of awkward.

	From: thewise	Date: 05/30/2007 08:22:54

Little bit, yeah. *thinks it was completely worth it to see the look on Elenwë's face* *never knew she could get so flustered*

*puts both hands on your face and stares at you* I was starting to think I'd never see you again.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/30/2007 08:27:54

*feels like everything feels good and right in a way it hasn't in a long time*

*smiles and closes her eyes for justasecond*

Yeah, well, you almost didn't, buster, so consider yourself lucky.

	From: thewise	Date: 05/30/2007 08:49:40

I am. I am lucky. I am so lucky.

*crunches you into a hug and spins you in circles while laughing*
*sets you back down and plants a warm kiss on your forehead*

Are you here to stay forever and ever and ever?

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/30/2007 08:50:57

*hugs you tightly and rests her head on your chest*

I am here to stay for a little while and a little while and a little while. But the more entertained I am, the longer I'll stay.

	From: thewise	Date: 05/30/2007 08:52:32

*bites his lower lip and nods firmly* *takes a step back from you*

*BOOGIES*

*while dancing like an idiot* Are you entertained yet?

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/30/2007 08:53:59

*watches you with a mixture of horror and amusement*

*laughs until she can't laugh anymore* Stop, stop, please stop. You're embarrassing us both.

	From: thewise	Date: 05/30/2007 08:55:19

*stops and comes back over to you*

There's more of it where that came from. Just stay and you'll see a whole new world.

	From: artafinde	Date: 05/30/2007 08:59:05

*puts a hand to her mouth to cover the laughter*

I'm not sure that's a world I want to explore. *after a moment* But, yes, yes, I'll stay. *sternly* Two days. That's all you get. And don't go off and try to file an extension. It doesn't work like that.