From: ingoldo	Date: 07/17/2007 09:38:15

*stops by a little early, hoping to spare himself the embarrassment of not knowing which person in the crowd is you, and taps on the locked front door*

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 09:40:39

*hears you knocking and comes around to see who it is*

*breaks into a wide smile when she sees you*

*opens the door and hugs you warmly before you can even step inside* Aro! It's so lovely to see you again. How are you? How's Eärwen?

	From: ingoldo	Date: 07/17/2007 09:46:27

*feels reasonably safe in assuming you're his sister-in-law*

*kisses your cheek* *brightly* Very well, thanks. Eärwen is— *a mixture of happiness, embarrassment, and uncertainty flickering across his features* —well I suppose she's just fine.

*steps back to look around* How exciting for you! Do you mind if I have a peek? I was afraid I wouldn't get a chance to really look later on, with my pack of nephews scaring everyone off the crowds, I mean.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 09:51:59

well I suppose she's just fine

*raises an eyebrow at this but says nothing*

*leads the way in* *happily* Of course! Go right ahead. *with mock sternness* And I expect to hear all of your harshest criticisms. Don't think of sparing my feelings, now.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 07/17/2007 09:56:26

*wanders slowly from piece to piece, taking everything in*

*stops for a particularly long while in front of a life-size statue of Maedhros* *astonished* Nerdanel. This is incredible.

*glancing over at you* *carefully* Has, ah, Curvo seen this? Is he here?

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 10:01:24

*smiling* You've always been far too easy on me, brother.

Is he here?

*briskly* If he is, I've seen neither hide nor hair of him.

*continuing, undeterred* If you look on the wall over there you'll see a sketch of what I have planned for Ambarussa. *points to a bust a few feet away from you* And there's Tyelcormo. He's a work-in-progress.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 07/17/2007 10:06:27

*shakes his head* Tsk. So modest.

I've seen neither hide nor hair of him.

*feels a little disappointed but decides that's perhaps not the worst thing in the world*

*pores over your sketches, interested in your process* How is it you've been back this long and I've not heard anything about it?

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 10:11:33

*takes your arm and walks with you into a small sitting room* Oh, you know how I am. Once I get started on a new project I can't step away from it. *laughs* Or a new baby.

*pours another cup of the tea she was drinking before you came in and hands it to you* You take honey, yes? *adds precisely the right amount* And what have you been doing lately?

	From: ingoldo	Date: 07/17/2007 10:15:19

*accepts the teacup with a nod of thanks*

And what have you been doing lately?

*lightly* Oh, the usual. Preaching, fighting with Eärwen, going through a religious crisis, giving up preaching, reconciling with Eärwen. *sheepishly* Giving the young ones advice I don't follow myself.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 10:20:35

*is really quite shocked by the idea of you and Eärwen fighting at all but simply listens*

Giving the young ones advice I don't follow myself.

*pats your hand* *encouragingly* Now that I don't believe in the slightest. Or if it's true, I'm sure you've had a very good reason for it. Naturally if you were one of your idiot brothers Curvo or Ñolo, I'd have my doubts.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 07/17/2007 10:22:36

Or if it's true, I'm sure you've had a very good reason for it. Naturally if you were Curvo or Ñolo, I'd have my doubts.

*grins* You've always been far too easy on me, sister. Tell me about it.

	From: telerinprincess	Date: 07/17/2007 20:02:29

*is a little late arriving, having left Galadriel with Great-Uncle Elmo*

*appears next to you and wraps her hand around the crook of your elbow* Hello, darling.

	From: ingoldo	Date: 07/17/2007 20:09:28

*covers your hand with his and squeezes lightly* *softly* Eärwen. I've missed you.

*is still entirely unsure of himself around you*

	From: telerinprincess	Date: 07/17/2007 20:11:09

*reaches up to kiss your cheek gently* I've missed you too.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 20:15:39

*spots you two together and is satisfied that all is right with the world, after all*

*finds a glass of champagne to bring over to you* Eärwen, we have so much to catch up on. Shall we have lunch?

	From: telerinprincess	Date: 07/17/2007 20:25:21

*blinks and smiles* That sounds marvellous, Nerdanel. *tightens her grip on her (former?) husband's arm very tightly, feeling unaccountably nervous*

*honestly* I had forgotten how skilled you are, Nerdanel. Your work is truly spectacular.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 20:30:43

*blinks*

*claps her hand to her forehead and laughs* Oh, dear. You don't remember me at all, do you, my friend? *all energy* I'm so sorry! Well, it'll all come back eventually, I'm sure. Don't mind me. Just enjoy yourselves, please do.

*flits away again*

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 12:59:25

*settles down with his late morning coffee and toast to enjoy the paper*

*skips to the Arts first, out of habit* *saves the gossip til last, savouring the blissfull minutes that remain before he'll learn of whatever his brothers have naturally been up to*

*sees the gallery notice*

:o ♥ !!!

*Delving, schmelving, is there as soon as the door opens*

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 13:03:48

*greets the prompt arrivals with a smile and maybe a tiny little case of nerves*

Hello, June, I'm so glad you could make it...yes, Meril, I'm looking forward to the concert as well...

*sees you and gasps* *...*

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 13:12:20

*breaks into a pleased smile*

Naneth.

*holds his arms out for a hug from his dear darling Mummy oh you're here you're here you're finally here OME it's been so long* :)!

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 13:15:38

Oh, my sweet boy! I completely knew ought to have known you'd come. *laughingly* I've missed you so, Macalaurë, you have no idea. You were always so sane!

*squeezes you tightly and covers your face with kisses*

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 13:20:29

*enormous hugs* *might not let go*

*in between the motherly pecking and smothering* I wouldn't have missed it for anything, of course I'm here, when did you get here, why didn't you ring me sooner, there's SO much to tell you and I'm so glad to see you I can't even describe. It's been so maddening!

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 13:24:33

*beaming* I've been here for ages, dear, you know I hardly ever get out and in any case I'd no idea which of you had returned, and come and sit with me and tell me everything, I want to know all of it, and oh my goodness, you look so handsome!

*takes your hand and ushers you to a couch and generally forgets all about her exhibition and the rest of her guests*

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 13:33:41

you look so handsome

Oh, mum, stop. ;) But thanks for noticing all the same.

*squeezes your hand* We're all here, except for the twins. I've a lush charming little place just north of here. Nelyo's between here and half the time, but she's having Himring re-built. ... Oh yes. Maitimo's a young lady now?

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 13:40:28

*pats your cheek* Oh, hush, sweetheart, you must let a mother dote sometimes. And visit. May I come visit you? I'd very much like to see where my little artist has settled.

*is so over the moon to see you that she completely misses the "she" in reference to Nelyo* *and thoroughly interprets that last as "Maitimo has a young lady now"*

Really? *tilts her head* How odd. *brightly* But, you know, whatever makes Maitimo happy. Have you seen him yet? *points in the direction of her sculpture and laughs* But of course you haven't. I've not even let you breathe!

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 13:52:52

Of course you'll come visit and you'll stay as long as you like. You should see the foyer, the acoustics are sublime. I'll play you my second symphony, the fourth movement's a treat, or no, no, the fifth, or maybe one of the arias instead... *wants to make sure you hear the best*

*eyes follow you to the (formerly) very accurate rendering* Now that is striking. ...Of course she's much different now, I wonder how she'll like the reminder.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 14:30:47

*loves seeing how excited you get about your music, awww* Darling, you can play and play all you like and I'll gladly listen to every note.

Of course she's much different now, I wonder how she'll like the reminder.

*frowns in confusion* *re-processing your earlier statement* Maitimo's—. Ohmydear. *merrily* I have a daughter?

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 17:58:37

*YAYS* Did you see in the stores? My first anthology's a complete hit. There's a real renaissance in pre-Nirnaeth culture now. Of course half of it's all shoddy re-mixes but not mine, you can't mess with the classics. /:D

*pats your hand* She's just the same Maitimo you ever knew, Naneth. Perhaps Not-Quite-So-Tall, these days. ;) She'll be so happy to see you.

*overwhelmed sigh* I don't know how to catch you up on it all! It's been Ages, literally.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 19:31:33

*laughs* I should think not, little one. Your anthology is about all I listen to these days. I'm afraid I must seem insufferably smug around town, the way I brag about you.

*tousles your hair* Not to worry, lovey. We've got plenty of time and soon enough I'll be camped out next to your piano.

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 21:05:07

*is so pleased you like it, so pleased* I'm working on something new of course but it's constantly in progress. Órë's so very fresh, inspiring in whole new ways.

You must bring your paints too. I'll set the study on the first floor for you so many rooms I drift in and out of, really, far too much room for just one person.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 21:12:09

*just shakes her head fondly* It's so wonderful to see you so happy, sweetheart. *kisses your cheek* I've always been so very proud of you, you know. We'll work on the others.

*excitedly* That sounds just darling. I'm sure there's somewhere with good light...?

far too much room for just one person

*curiously* Are you likely to look for a change to that, do you think?

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 21:30:09

likely to look for a change to that, do you think

*half-chuckles* *evasively* ...And inside of fifteen minutes, too. Longer than I should have expected, really. ;)

*uneasily calmly* So Ada's not back you're on your own as well I take it?

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 21:38:12

*giggles like a schoolgirl* Oh, hush, you! I'll be quiet, I'll be quiet. For now. Muahahaha.

*folds her hands together* *unreadably* Quite so, dear. But don't worry about me--I get along just fine on my own. I'm used to it, after all. As long as my children and their spouses and their children keep me company sometimes and-- *innocently* --dear me, am I on that subject again?

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/17/2007 21:47:20

*shakes his head* Don't worry, mum, I'll let you know if when that should ever change.

*doesn't press it further* *isn't eager to confront his father, in the indirect sense or not*

*can offer you up something, though* Do you know who I saw a few weeks ago? Telperinquar. Last time I was in Delving as it happens. We didn't have time for a talk. :\

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 21:53:00

*lightly* Only teasing, love. If you're happily single forever then that's just fine with me.

Telperinquar

*her interest piqued* Really. I've so wanted to meet that poor boy. *sighs a little* I don't suppose he and Atarincë have adopted that old bit about bygones? *is still clueless about all things Finduilas-related*

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/19/2007 08:35:56

*doesn't know if his happiness will depend on being single or not, but anyhow* Thanks Naneth. ;)

*thinks this'll be tricky, given the cover-ups* I don't even know how long he's been in town. He just about did an about-face soon as looked at me. *idea* You know, you should ask Curvo himself. By the time I hear things, I'm already out-of-the-loop anyway. ;) :\

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/19/2007 08:47:17

You know, you should ask Curvo himself.

Oh, you can be certain I will. *determinedly* I'm sure I'll be visiting him and Tyelcormo before long, too, and won't we have a nice little chat? *is fairly confident of soon tidying up all your lives quite efficiently*

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/19/2007 08:53:14

*sighs and shakes his head, conveying some exasperation*

They're going to be right back to where they were again before long, Naneth, I'm sure of it. Nothing seems to shake sense into them. Not that it ever did. :\

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/19/2007 09:02:21

*pats your hand* You've had difficult lives, all of you. I know they're a bit...willful but I'm sure we can reason with them. *smiling at you* Luckily they have two concerned elder b- siblings to help look after them. Try not to worry yourself, dear. I'm not afraid to ground them.

	From: kanofinwe	Date: 07/19/2007 09:13:25

Try sending them to bed without dinner.

Reason? *gives you a doubtful look* Shocking idea in this family. *inwardly* Stranger things have happened, I suppose.

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 13:20:48

*shows up eventually with Curufin in tow*

*finds you fairly quickly but continues scanning the crowd apprehensively, clearly looking for something or someone*

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 13:30:11

*makes a beeline for the two of you as soon as you come in*

*cheerfully* Hello, my darlings! Let me look at you. Come and give Mummy a kiss. *pinches your cheeks* Atarincë, sugar, you're frightfully thin. Doesn't your brother ever feed you? When did you get so tall? *lifts an eyebrow* I hope you've both been just as good as can be.

*can't help but notice your expression* Tyelcormo, love, he's not here so you needn't look so sour. *touches the tip of your nose and glances over at your sculpted likeness* Oh, dear, is that quite right? *somewhat doubtfully* I was sure I'd remembered you all so well...

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 13:47:15

*can't help smiling a little while objecting to your fussing* Really, Mother.

Doesn't your brother ever feed you?

*eyeroll* If I don't, it's only due to my inability to keep up with his appetite.

he's not here so you needn't look so sour

*really hates it when you do that* *walks over to examine his carven image* Don't be silly, Mother. It's beautiful. *smirks* Really quite accurate.

	From: atarince	Date: 07/17/2007 18:32:38

It's not the quality of the food that is at question here, of course. It's the quantity. Really, why one can't super-size a portion of caviar is beyond me.

*watches as you look at yourself* *tilts his head to the side* Wherever you go, you must admire yourself, Turco. Mother-darling, I'm not sure that the head is quite in proportion to the rest of him. It should be bigger if we are to accurately represent the truth of the matter.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 19:34:35

*shaking her head but smiling nonetheless* You haven't changed a bit, the pair of you.

*does a double-take* Oh... Don't run away, dears. Have something to drink while I talk to... *hurriedly* Macalaurë's already here and your uncle Arafinwë may still be around somewhere...?

*gives you each another kiss before running off*

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 19:44:04

*teasingly* Don't hate me because I'm beautiful. If everyone is too busy admiring the other pieces I must attract their attention somehow. *look around* More attention, I should say.

And furthermore-- *breaks off* Oh. I seem possessed of a sudden desire to know what it's like living in Ondolindë in the winter.

	From: atarince	Date: 07/17/2007 19:48:15

*snorts* Hey, is that a waiter with champagne? I think it is, you know.

*rolls his eyes when he sees your diverted attention* Have a care, brother. She looks like she might be easily snapped in two.

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 19:50:35

Save some for me, will you? ...What am I saying? You'll have this place cleaned out in half an hour.

She looks like she might be easily snapped in two.

*smiles innocently* All in good time, Curvo. All in good time. *walks over to Idril*

	From: maidros	Date: 07/17/2007 18:30:18

*shows up, rather late in the day*

*soon finds the likeness of her old self* *stands in front of it, as immobile as the statue itself*

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 19:35:37

*walks over slowly and stands a few feet away from you*

*watches you watching for a moment*

*softly* Is it a good likeness, do you think?

	From: maidros	Date: 07/17/2007 19:37:50

*doesn't take her eyes away from the statue* I wouldn't know. I don't really remember what the original looked like.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 19:47:31

*gently* I remember very well. I can't say the original was any more beautiful than the current model.

*puts her arm around your shoulders* *as if you're ten years old again and just come home from an outing and not Ages and wars and another lifetime* Hello, darling. How was your day?

	From: maidros	Date: 07/17/2007 19:51:52

I've heard that he was but perhaps I am not hearing unbiased views.

*finally tears her gaze away from her former self and looks at you* My day? Was terribly tedious. Interior decorators. Were they such a bore on Arda?

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 19:56:22

*scolding (butnotreally)* Definitely not then. A mother knows best, of course.

*smiles kindly at you* To me? Always. But I think I am a bit biased on that front.

	From: maidros	Date: 07/17/2007 19:59:41

*smiles faintly* You will come and see Himring, won't you? And perhaps Hísilómë too. Findekáno is sorry he could not be here but there is some dreadful car race this weekend and he is expected to be in attendance.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 20:06:45

*cheerily* I absolutely cannot wait dear. Wherever you children are is where I'd like most to be. When I'm not working, of course. *laughs* And until you tire of me. Which in your little brothers' case may be two or three minutes. Ah, well. I can always terrify Moryo and the twins and swoop down on them by surprise if they decide to appear one of these days.

*gives you a shrewd look* And how is Findekáno these days? Besides biased?

	From: maidros	Date: 07/17/2007 20:14:37

The impression I get is that Moryo rarely stays in one place for long. What is the term? He is an individual with his finger in many pies. *shakes her head fondly* We shall cure him of his foolishness yet.

*looks away at the mention of Fingon* He is well. He is noble. He is more vexed by my change in form than I am.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/17/2007 20:23:53

*winks* With you and Macalaurë and me on the case, we can hardly fail to try very hard.

*nods slightly* I can understand that. Not all people can make such an adjustment, I suppose. *lightly* I do think Findekáno is a smart enough boy to see a person's true self, though. In some way, at least.

	From: maidros	Date: 07/18/2007 17:52:47

*after a moment* Findekáno is a good man. He cares for his family very much. He is also a busy man with a great deal to occupy him. I'm not sure he has time for true selves just now.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/18/2007 20:25:42

*appears to accept this answer for the time being*

*changing the subject* When would you have me visit Himring, dear?

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 19:39:50

*has come to town to continue her research (and has brought a lady's maid with her to act as chaperon so her mother doesn't have a conniption this time)*

*briefly catches something on a billboard about your gallery opening and finds her way there to have a look, as it sounds like something her mother might like to hear about*

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 19:53:36

*walks over to stand beside you as your attention is focused on some of Nerdanel's drawings*

*silkily* So lovely. *looks down at the sketches when you look up* Wouldn't you say?

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 20:01:49

*looks up in surprise, already blushing* *caught off-guard* Oh, the...the drawings! Yes, they're just...

*finds a steadier voice and smiles* Turco. I didn't realize you'd be here. I've seen all these notices around town... *naively* Are you allowed to be in Menegroth?

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 20:19:30

*an amused smile passing over his features before disappearing again* You'll find that 'allowed' and 'able' have very different meanings, Itarillë.

*handwaves* Anyway, it's all some silly misunderstanding. I promise I've done nothing the least bit naughty in the past week.

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 20:39:11

I promise I've done nothing the least bit naughty in the past week.

*feeling slightly faint* Oh? *is slightly scandalised that you seem not to mind being a wanted criminal (allegedly)*

*but if it really is just a misunderstanding (allegedly)...well then...*

*and if it's not...well...either way it'ssortofexciting, isn't it?*

*turns her attention back to the pictures for fear of staring at you instead* *demurely* Auntie Nerdanel is very talented.

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 20:43:34

Indeed she is. Come and have a look at this one. *rests his hand in the small of your back to guide you to one of the sculptures*

*makes no pretense of looking at the piece but instead watches you closely* And what brings you to Menegroth, my dear cousin? *entirely ignoring the presence of your maid* And all alone?

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 20:50:32

I...I'm here on business. *thinks that sounds particularly impressive!* I'm looking into working in tourism for D- my father.

*would look at the sculpture, honest, but has sort of noticed you haven't moved your hand away* *vaguely* This reminds me of something in the Modern Art museum at home...

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 20:55:48

*benignly* How very quaint interesting. I'm sure you'll be a great catastrophe success.

This reminds me of something in the Modern Art museum at home...

*thinks that anything on display in any modern art museum that vaguely resembles Nerdanel's Forge Fire is sorely misplaced* *but jumps on this comment anyway*

How is Ondolindë, by the way? I was passing through about a week ago and stopped to see you but was told your family was away. *smiles at you meaningfully* Alas. *deftly lifts two glasses of champagne off a passing waiter's tray and hands one to you*

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 20:59:52

*ever so pleased that you're interested in her home* Ondolindë is as beautiful as ever. *fondly* Daddy works far too hard to keep it that way, of course.

*admirably does not drop her champagne glass* You came to see me? ♥ ♥ ♥ *take a tiny sip as it seems like an appropriate thing to do*

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 21:06:57

Daddy works far too hard

Turukáno overworked. At a breaking point? Need more information.

*swallows the entire contents of his glass as though preparing himself for something very difficult or wildly improper*

*sets down his glass and touches his fingertips to your cheek* *gazes into your eyes* To be perfectly frank, sweet girl, since last I saw your city I have thought of little else tonight. *quickly and perfectly calculatedly* Forgive me for being so bold.

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 21:17:50

*is utterly speechless*

*takes your hand in answer when you pull it away and presses it to her cheek again*

*looks back at you adoringly*

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 21:23:58

*gives you a sheepish smile as though relieved he hasn't offended you*

*bites his lip* Might I prevail upon you to accompany me to a late dinner tonight, Itarillë? I'm afraid I won't be in town long and I'd rather not wait... *trails off tantalisingly, then laughs* Oh, dear. I'm being impertinent again, I think. Feel free to slap me if you like.

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 21:29:51

*happily* Yes. Yes, I'd love to. Just let me get rid of Agnes first. I should probably be getting back to the hotel now, though.

Feel free to slap me if you like.

*puts her arms around your neck and kisses your cheek shyly* I'm staying at the Star.

	From: tyelcormo	Date: 07/17/2007 21:34:43

*smoothly* Good. I'll come around for you at...oh, ten o'clock then?

*is kissed* Ugh. *glancing away* Ah, there's my brother giving me the evil eye. I should go and say hello. *looks back at you and smiles enigmatically* Until tonight.

*saunters off again*

	From: itaril	Date: 07/17/2007 21:42:25

*leaves in something of a daze, having failed to take any of the copious notes on artistic technique her mother would expect to see as evidence she did nothing of any interest whatsoever while some crazy Fëanorians were about*

*whoops*

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 07:41:07

*arrives in due time with several other marchwardens*

*gathers them near her and points out Maedhros, Maglor, Celegorm, and Curufin as she sees them, giving orders in a low voice*

*is thrilled that she doesn't see Caranthir*

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/18/2007 07:44:05

*observes your arrival and thinks she can pretty well guess whom you're here for*

*walks over toward you, hoping she can head you off at the pass*

*serenely* Do you like art, Officer?

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 07:48:21

*figures on this being more or less your show* Can't say as I'm a very good judge of it, ma'am.

*gets straight to the point* I'm sorry to interrupt your little shindig, but those four— *points* —will have to come with us.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/18/2007 07:50:16

*frowns* I don't understand. Have they done anything wrong lately? *crosses her fingers and prays very hard*

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 07:55:48

*bites her lip* Not technically? You must've seen the notices all around town like out in front of this building? The king's decreed that if they feel like chilling in his realm, they can spend their time here in jail. 's nothing personal on my end, ma'am, believe me.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/18/2007 07:58:01

*could really wring their necks sometimes, honestly, precious babies or no*

Tell me. Do you have children of your own, Lady...?

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 07:59:13

*curiously* Haleth. Me? Have kids? HAHAHAHA No.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/18/2007 08:01:38

*looks crestfallen* Then I can't appeal to you as another mother. It's of no use to tell you that after thousands of years and everything my family's been through, all I want is to be with my children again.

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 08:04:09

*gives the impatient marchwardens another sign to keep waiting*

*sympathetically* Look, ma'am, I know that's gotta be hard for you, and I'm sorry 'bout it, really I am. I'm good friends with one of your boys and all, even. But I'm just here t' do my job, y'know?

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/18/2007 08:09:01

I'm good friends with one of your boys

*resists the urge to ask you about this, although she's dying to know more about the connection between this boyish girl and her proud sons*

*thinks it over* But perhaps we can compromise? Stay here. Keep an eye on everyone, if you like. But have a drink and just see if they don't leave Doriath when the night's through. Escort them the rest of the way or take them in then if they don't leave. Please?

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 08:15:26

*firmly* I'm on duty, ma'am, I can't— *glances over and sees Mablung already chatting up a pretty girl and partying like it's Y.T. 1399* —drink.

*is silent for a long moment* *sighs* Just for tonight, they can stay. Right here. And I'm putting a marchwarden on each of 'em case they feel like going somewhere afterward besides out of town. Man, I'm a soft touch.

	From: mahtaniel	Date: 07/18/2007 08:18:23

*breaks into a warm smile* Thank you so much, Haleth. I won't forget your kindness. Anyway, we all know Elwë is short a few cards.

If you'll excuse me...I'll just explain the situation to the boys. And girl. *presses your hand gratefully*

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 08:22:09

Yeah, yeah, okay. Nice meeting you by the way. I'm so fired.

*wanders over to reprimand Mablung and ends up in a long argument explaining why playing Statues among a bunch of actual statues is probably not the best idea in the world* *stands very far from anything fragile as it is, given her track record*

	From: moryo	Date: 07/18/2007 17:54:55

*shows up very fashionably late* *or just very late*

*tucks your hand under his arm* M'lady. Come to slap our wrists for daring to congregate in public?

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/18/2007 20:28:15

*nudges you with her elbow* Shoulda figured you wouldn't have the sense not to show, huh?

*grumbling* The things I do for you, man.

	From: moryo	Date: 07/19/2007 16:47:26

Family loyalty, sweetcheeks. You know that's what we're all about.

*pats your hand* There, there. I'll spring for pancakes in the morning, if you're good.

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/19/2007 17:00:57

*sternly* No pancakes, Caranthir. You and your brothers have to scram as soon as this party's over.

	From: moryo	Date: 07/19/2007 17:27:57

But that's no fun. I mean, we've already missed the last train out of here.

*strolls around, looking at the statues with interest* *stops in front of the one of Maedhros* Heh. Makes you realise how pleased Turco must be.

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/19/2007 17:33:46

*shaking her head* I can't just keep not arresting you! That's the kinda shit that got the last guy canned.

*mutters something about Celegorm having odd ideas about what constitutes 'pleasing'* *at a normal volume* How's that then?

	From: moryo	Date: 07/19/2007 17:36:29

Don't I get immunity from prosecution or some such? You know, I helped the Chief Marchwarden out of a pinch a few thousand years back.

*grins at the statue* Well, now that Nelyo has come back the way he has come back, Turco is officially the best-looking son of Fëanáro.

	From: haladwen	Date: 07/19/2007 19:41:30

*amused/exasperated* You really would have no problem sabotaging my career, would you, you ass?

*downright evasively* Eh. Not my type.