Cae-a-odog

[inafadingcrown]

[First, business. Even on the anniversary of her arrival, there are things that can’t be neglected.]

[Arthur Pendragon]

Greetings. I am the Lady Galadriel. We have spoken, though you have little reason to recall my name. I would have word with you, if you are not otherwise occupied.

[Morgana]

[This is delicate. Her tone is carefully measured and deceptively casual.]

I was pleased to hear you have awakened; you gave us some cause for concern.


[Then, on to less serious matters. Someone is feeling cryptic and mysterious today. The following is written in the journal in an elegant hand- no comment, no signature. Just food for thought.]

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away. – Marcus Aurelius

[Anyone who has shown Galadriel kindness in the past year]

[You have find a bottle of wine or a small selection of tea (whichever you would prefer) delivered by the ghosts today. Minors will either be receiving tea or a selection of sweets, since she was told that it was frowned upon to give alcohol to the underage. Who knew, right? Each gift is accompanied with a simple note, thanking the recipient for making her stay a little easier.]

[Friends]

I believe a number of you expressed interest in hearing me play the harp. If you are not otherwise occupied, I would not mind an audience at the moment. [The sudden need for music has nothing to do with her feeling wistful today. Nope. Nothing at all.]

Comments

[doublethefun]

[written back, the sounds of a quill scratching against the paper can be heard.]

And yet, not one of these things is insubstantial.

[inafadingcrown]

[Oh, someone who shares her rather archaic preference for writing materials.]

Nay, they are not insubstantial. Oft that which is most fair is also most fleeting.

Friends Filter (I'm assuming she's a friend by now)

[heal_theworld]

[Galadriel plays the harp? She smiles at that.] How would you like an accompaniment, instead of just an audience?

She totally is!

[inafadingcrown]

[Among other things! She's a very musically inclined person.] That would please me greatly. You play?

galadriel;

[videres]

[ She is practically livid when she first sees this, going so far as to throw her journal across the room. She lets her anger take control, pushing aside all the other emotions the filter spurs in her. It is until much later that she dares reply, her own void deceptively bored and cold. ]

Your concern is touching, my lady, though largely unnecessary.

Morgana

[inafadingcrown]

Is it? [It's more of a answer than a question, really. She's more concerned for Morgana now than she has ever been and the coldness only serves to worry her more, rather than push her away.]

I have no doubt you are more than capable, Morgana. I will worry still, as I do with all those for whom I care.

Frands filter

[wolfuncaged]

[An excuse to get out of bed? HOT DAMN]

I would be delighted to hear you play.

Forever

[inafadingcrown]

[And she won't even nag you about it!]

I had not thought such things would be of interest to you.

Galadriel;

[payback]

Leave the journal open while you play, hm?

Rin;

[inafadingcrown]

I will, gladly.

[fishy_go_byebye]

[A hum from Del over that quote.]

Tempus frangit

[inafadingcrown]

[Guess who doesn't speak any Latin?]

I beg your pardon?

[heloise]

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he is not the same man. Heraclitus.

I would hear you, Galadriel, if I could.

[inafadingcrown]

The philosophers of your world are as fond of rivers as I, it seems.

You are more than welcome; I would not have issued the invitation had I not wished for company.

written;

[incantati]

[ dumbledore is also feeling pensive, today. and just a bit maudlin. ]

And where does this leave the past, I wonder. As a thing of little import, it seems.

forever!

[inafadingcrown]

As something beyond our grasp, at any rate. But that, I think, is not as ill as it may seem- we need not cling desperately to what has been; we should remember, yes, but it need not hold sway over us or define us, if we do not wish it to do so. Change offers both destruction and renewal.

friends filter; I ASSUME HE'S ON THIS? if not let me know

[gentleidealist]

I'd love to go, but... someone really needs me right now.

Sorry.

OF COURSE HE IS. He is her little derp friend

[inafadingcrown]

Another time, then. [She's a little concerned by that response, though.] I will not ask you to reveal the troubles of another, but I do hope it is nothing dire.

[pacificate]

What of legacies?

[inafadingcrown]

They last longer than many things. But in time, their influence wanes; history becomes legend, legend becomes myth and much is forgotten. Who but the long lived and the learned in lore know of ancient days? Who remembers the builders of the foundations their cities rest upon or the blood that was shed in the effort?

galadriel;

[blabs]

Thank you for the tea, Galadriel.

Nudge

[inafadingcrown]

It was meant as a thanks to you- for making my time here easier to endure.

[laments]

[Have a scoff at that quote.] Only our sort would truly understand.

[inafadingcrown]

I found it surprisingly astute for a mortal. You are right, I am sure, that they will never truly understand, yet they may glimpse the truth at times. Some see more clearly than others.

Friends Filter

[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine has been having a rough time as of late, thanks to the stupid castle messing with her friends. But when the gift arrives, she can't help but smile. Oh Galadriel, how do you always know how to make her feel better?]

I'm not too busy. Where can I find you?

[inafadingcrown]

[Quite a few people she cares for had been affected as well. Which is part of the reason for the music. It's her way of coping.]

I will be in the music room, should you care to join me.

kindness filter?! i hope this is okay weh ;;

[saccharosium]

[ Stocking walks back into her room to find the gift of tea waiting for her on her bed. Once she investigates the tea and makes sure nothing is booby-trapped, she finally reads the note attached. Cue her heart being all laksjdf. Time to head to the journal. ]

Thank you for the tea, Galadriel!

That is great. <3

[inafadingcrown]

You are more than welcome, Stocking. I hope you find it to your taste.

galadriel | written;

[longaevus]

You're very welcome, although I'm not quite certain as to what I've done. [ Why is she receiving a gift for being kind when she's only been in the castle two weeks several months ago? Halp ]

Helen; written

[inafadingcrown]

[Curse you, castle, for messing up her gesture!]

You will understand in time.

Kindness filter?

[eat_me_beat_me]

[Oooo new tea! She grins and writes Galadriel a note back (on light green paper)]

Thank you very much for the gift.
You don't have to thank me for anything,
being able to talk to you about your world and experiences is more than thanks enough.

Yes!

[inafadingcrown]

[That actually makes her smile, which is definitely needed today.]

I am glad. Speaking with you was a joy as well.

/dictated

[cricketycricket]

.... I suppose I can only hazard a guess as to where this tea may have come from. Might I inquire as to the occasion for such a generous gift?

[inafadingcrown]

It is nothing of great consequence; the date has prompted some measure of reflection and it does occur to me that I should have had much more difficulty here if others had not been so generous with their time and company. [Do you remember what you were doing a year ago today, Five?]

Filter

[kungfuwitch]

I would love to! Where are you going to play?

[inafadingcrown]

I had thought the music room might be pleasant. [And logical.]

[Galadriel;] I AM SO LATE HAHA SORRY ;;

[excalibured]

I recall you. You are a difficult person to forget.

[Little children are handfuls, but he's somewhere secluded and safe. He's got time] I am free, Lady. What is that I can do for you?

Arthur; I will take all your late tags

[inafadingcrown]

I am honored to have made such an impression. I fear I must taint it with an unpleasant request.

You are perhaps unaware, but I share certain gifts with the Lady Morgana. Sometime ago, I agreed to aid her as best I was able. Quite aside from this, I have come to care for her a great deal. Given the nature of the journals, [And the fact that she constantly stalks them] I could not help but overhear your...arrival in the clinic. I was alarmed, to say the least.

It is a painful topic, I am aware, and I am sorry to ask it of you. But I had hoped for some insight into what has caused this change. [She knows some things. She can guess reasons that had been boiling in the background. But something had to tip it over.]