Cae-a-Leben

[inafadingcrown]

[Honestly, the return of castle residents with memories has been weighing on Galadriel’s mind for some time. The implications trouble her. What little reassurance they had of returning home had been put into question- what if all were only whisked away to strange worlds, fed false memories, made complacent. The thought was troubling enough on its own, but her heart and mind kept drifting back towards Arwen and the thought of her dear granddaughter kept forever from those she loves…well, it disturbs her to say the least.

She tries, for a time, to set her thoughts to paper under a private filter, or even in a separate notebook. But the growing sense of unease prevents her from articulating them clearly and, eventually, she sets aside her pen and dictates to the castle at large.]

I knew a time darker than this- after the destruction of the Two Trees and ere the creation of the sun and moon. Not since the dawn of the First Age have I seen such a day. [She doesn’t sound too disturbed, however.] Perhaps it is an ill omen, but we may hardly be said to have a shortage of such things, even on the most ordinary of days.

[There’s a thoughtful hum and some idle strumming. Not her usual harp, but rather a lute. She’s sitting out in front of the castle, playing whatever tunes come into her head. Perhaps she’ll even sing. Seems like someone thought music might be a good way to keep the eerie feelings away.]

[ooc:Open over journals or in person.]

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[longaevus]

That it is. [ She currently had the weight of two worlds on her shoulders ]

[inafadingcrown]

How have you fared otherwise? I hope this day, queer as it may be, finds you well.

[longaevus]

It has certainly been busy. Finding quiet had been a little more difficult than usual.

[inafadingcrown]

I wonder if that is not the purpose of it. Your affairs at the clinic are not increased overmuch, I trust. [She hopes people around here are smart enough not to do too many stupid things out of panic.]

[longaevus]

I have no doubt that it is quite possible. And no, thankfully not. There have been a few more, mostly those that have become lost or wish to be taken to the ballroom.

[inafadingcrown]

I am glad to hear it.

[longaevus]

You seem to be faring well yourself, also.

[inafadingcrown]

Well enough. What unease there is has been kept at bay with song.

[longaevus]

I'm glad to hear that, and it was a rather lovely song, also.

[inafadingcrown]

I am pleased you find it so.

[longaevus]

Do you often use music to help in times of trouble?

[inafadingcrown]

I do. Few things may soothe the soul as well as song.

[longaevus]

I may have to look into it one time. [ Her coping mechanisms are... not so good ]

[inafadingcrown]

You have not? I am quite surprised that it is not listed among your many accomplishments.

[longaevus]

[ Oh she hadn't meant playing but: ] It was something that I attempted once, [ Through requirement ] although it was not one of my 'talents'. [ Her father had deemed everything else that she had done a talent rather than a skill, continuing that until she was an adult even still. And music had never joined it - when she was young she hadn't had the patience for it, or the 'talent' ]

[inafadingcrown]

[Where Galadriel's from, you can't exactly just put on a record to listen to music. If you like it, you play it yourself or you hire people to play for you.]

It is as much skill as talent.

[longaevus]

[ She certainly knows that herself - there may have been some methods but nothing like there was today (and not when she'd been growing up) ]

A skill that I do not have. [ She didn't quite envy those that had it although she appreciated it all the same ]

[inafadingcrown]

One you could learn, if you so wished, I have no doubt.

[longaevus]

I highly doubt that much would have changed since the last time. [ She also didn't have the inclination to do so, partly because it involved simply sitting, relaxing and focussing but also because now she preferred hearing it ]

[inafadingcrown]

Then I will be content to play and have you listen. [Which is exactly her point. Helen could learn if she wanted to.]

[longaevus]

That would be lovely, and I would appreciate it.