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

galadriel;

[blabs]

[ hng, yeah, even nudge understands that it's a complicated thing. ]

I should get you something....

Nudge

[inafadingcrown]

You needn't, though I am honored by the thought.

galadriel;

[blabs]

Mmm, no, I think I will. [ trying to smile. ] You aren't getting a birthday gift this year, after all. I'll think of something good.

Nudge

[inafadingcrown]

Then allow me to extend my thanks once again. You are most kind.

galadriel;

[blabs]

[ she's silent for a bit. ]

Do you still want an audience? I think I'd like to hear you.

Nudge

[inafadingcrown]

It would be an honor.

galadriel;

[blabs]

[ she's already a bit cheered at the thought. ]

Should I come to your room?

Nudge

[inafadingcrown]

That would be lovely. You know your way, do you not?

galadriel;

[blabs]

I do. Give meeeeeeeeee... a half an hour?

[ need to rustle up a present. ]

Nudge

[inafadingcrown]

Of course. [Awww, Nudge. She'll be waiting.]

actione

[blabs]

[ thank goodness for paradisa's limitless supply of arts and crafts materials. in about 35 minutes, have a knock on your door! ]

[inafadingcrown]

[And the door opens to a smiling Galadriel.]

Nudge. Won't you come in?

[blabs]

Hi Galadriel!

[ she smiles a little wanly, slips in with her hands hidden behind her back, and waits for Galadriel to close the door ]

[inafadingcrown]

[And close the door she shall! Her harp is set up in a corner of the room, with a few chairs around it for Nudge to choose from. First, however, she'll see the girl settled.]

I am glad you could come. Please do not hesitate to make yourself comfortable.

[blabs]

[ she picks the chair closest to it, hands still behind her back. she forgets the present for a second as she looks at the harp. ]

Oooh... it's so pretty.

[inafadingcrown]

You may touch it, if you wish. It is not terribly delicate.

[blabs]

[ she reaches out with a hand to pluck a string gently, and laughs, a little surprised, at the sound it makes. she does it again. ]

It's louder than I thought it would be.

[inafadingcrown]

There is little point to an instrument if it cannot be heard.

[blabs]

Ehe, I guess that's true.

Oh, before you start... [ she takes her hand from behind her back and offers a book-sized package wrapped in glittery pink paper.

[inafadingcrown]

Thank you, dear one. [She'll accept the package with a soft smile.] Shall I?

[blabs]

Yes, please!

[ it's a simple photo album that she wished up. she decorated the cover with sea shells, and arts-and-crafty leaves and twigs, and wrote 'galadriel's memories' in gold glitter. on the first page is the picture of them from the party. :) ]

[inafadingcrown]

[;_; Oh, Nudge. It's been a very long time since she's received a child's handmade gift and it means a lot. You are getting another forehead kiss.]

I must thank you again for a gift such as this. I love it dearly.

[blabs]

[ ;; weh. and again, she tears up a little, and gives her a quick hug. ]

I'm really glad! I didn't have much time to make it, but I thought you'd like it.

[inafadingcrown]

I am touched you thought of me at all. [And now she'll gesture back to the chair Nudge had selected earlier] Shall we begin?

[blabs]

[ she smiles, and then hops back into the chair, and brings her knees up to her chest, curling her arms around her legs. ]

Yes please!