[Action/Written]

[technohap]

[Henry is running through the castle finally human again. But he'd naked and carrying the collar he had previously been wearing as a HAP.]

[Later he sends a string of filtered messages.]


Lucrezia
My name is not Romulus. It's Henry Foss. But I did enjoy spending time with you these past two weeks.


Galadriel
I'm sorry our first meeting face to face was during my loss. Perhaps we could meet again now I'm back to normal?


Carson
Sorry I scared you, TV Star, but I'm glad you recognised me.

Comments

Henry

[inafadingcrown]

[Give her a second to put it together. When she does, she laughs.]

Ah, I had not realized it was you to whom I spoke. I would be most glad to meet with you again.

Galadriel

[technohap]

It was nice to see you rather than just speaking through the journal. Are you busy now?

Henry

[inafadingcrown]

I am not.

Galadriel

[technohap]

We could meet up in the lobby then.

Henry

[inafadingcrown]

Of course. I will be but a moment.

[Action]

[technohap]

[Henry didn't reply but ran down to the lobby. He was finally going to meet an elf!]

[inafadingcrown]

[He'll probably get there before her, then, since she's not running. But it isn't long before she makes her way into the lobby and offers a smile and a nod.]

You are Henry, I assume.

[technohap]

[Henry stares a little before nodding.] Yes. And you're amazing. Wow. [He can't stop grinning.]

[inafadingcrown]

[That just makes her laugh]

You are too kind. Shall we sit?

[technohap]

Sure. Sure. [Excuse Henry. He's a little too excited. This is every geeks' dream!]

[inafadingcrown]

[She will just seat herself on one of the sofas and wait for him to do the same.]

Had you a particular topic of discussion in mind?

[technohap]

[He nods again.] I'd love to know more about your home. [Is it how people write in fiction?]

[heloise]

So you are a man.

May I please call you Romulus still?

[technohap]

Yes. The castle changed me.

I'd prefer Henry. Why did you choose Romulus?

[heloise]

Into a man?

You were a great wolf, like Romulus, the father of Rome.

[technohap]

No. Into a HAP for two weeks.

Yes. I remember the story now. Why not Remus?

[inafadingcrown]

And will you tell me of yours in turn? [But, actually, it really doesn't take convincing to get her to talk about this. It's a source of great pride for her.]

I dwell in the city of Caras Galadhon, within the forest realm of Lothlórien. Our homes rest upon the branches of the Mallorn trees which grow there in great abundance and whose leaves do not fall in autumn, but turn to gold. My words cannot do it justice.

[heloise]

A HAP is a great wolf then?

[ A pause. ] Remus died before the city was completed.

[technohap]

Sounds beautiful. [He's in awe of the description, easily using his knowledge of elf folklore to imagine it.]

My home isn't as nice. I live in Old City with Doc. Er...Doctor Magnus.

[technohap]

It's a type of wolf, yes.

Of course. My mistake.

[heloise]

So you are not really a wolf, Henry? [ She can try it, for his sake. ]

Romulus, then, for you would have completed the city.

[technohap]

Actually, I am. [There's a pause before deciding to explain it further.] I can usually transform between myself and the wolf at will. The castle stopped me from changing back.

Yes. Thank you.

[inafadingcrown]

I think it so. [There's just a touch of wistfulness in her voice, but she recovers and does her best to hide it as she continues.] Perhaps you may not find it as fair, but I have little doubt it may be fascinating; Doctor Magnus has told me something of her work, as has Doctor Watson.

[technohap]

The Sanctuary is an amazing place. I've lived there all my life.

[inafadingcrown]

I would I could see it for myself. As it stands, I may say only that I count several of those involved with the project among my close friends here. [The "several" is so that she doesn't claim Nikola as a friend.] You and yours are quick to understand and accept that which puzzles many.