Tadchaen-a-Min (Forward dated to sometime that is obscenely early in the morning)

[inafadingcrown]

[Someone is paying the price of room redecorating/expanding via wishing. And is stubbornly sitting at her desk, attempting to continue working despite her misery. It also happens to be the first time she has ever been sick- elf immunity, you know.]

[Filtered from first gens, their allies, or anyone who would pass information on to them]

I find it curious that there has been so little discussion regarding what was discovered in that alternate realm not long ago. Mayhaps many do not wish to dwell on it. Such an attitude is more than understandable and yet I think it important to—

[There’s some rustling as she cuts herself off and reaches for a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her brow. How is she sweating when she has chills? She’s exhausted, sweating, freezing, and generally feeling miserable. And she certainly sounds it when she speaks again.]

Forgive me, I seem to be somewhat unwell. [A pause as she gathers herself enough to continue.]

I also wish to enquire about an upcoming expedition. I believe I have heard it mentioned, but there is precious little information about.

[There’s some more rustling as she shifts restlessly in her seat and then the journal catches her muttering to herself:] I do not know how mortals endure this.

Comments

[ninjainviolet]

[Sheena begs to differ.]

I wouldn't say that. What about those who arrive here with only their memories of home? No friends around to help them adjust?

Then they'd go home without the memories of those friends made here. It does take away from the time spent here, even if you don't know it.

[inafadingcrown]

True enough. But whilst they are here, do those friends not mean as much as if they would be remembered? We must treasure each moment as it comes, for here- more so than any other place- it is all we may have.

[ninjainviolet]

Yeah, they do, but it's not fair to everyone involved that the friendships here aren't remembered back home.

It's like this place thinks it can replace what's been taken when you get here with something else temporarily and it won't be missed when you're home.

[inafadingcrown]

No, it is not fair. But neither are many workings of the world. Life itself is not fair- it does not do to expect it be.

Regardless, this place cares little for our opinion on the matter.

[ninjainviolet]

[No fair using logic against her, Galadriel.]

I know. But I can't help the way I feel. It's bad enough to lose people as it is without this place playing with our memories.

[Sighs.]

Yeah, I discovered its lack of concern when I first got here.

[inafadingcrown]

[It's what she does.]

I understand. And I am not without sympathy; indeed, I feel much the same.

[ninjainviolet]

[Just how long has she known Raine? She does the same thing.]

You're certainly calmer about it that I could probably be.

[And she still has her violent moments, just not in Lloyd's house.]

[inafadingcrown]

[Not very long! And Raine is still a little intimidated by the full-blooded elf.]

It is something that has come with time and much experience.

[ninjainviolet]

Yeah, and from what I've heard, I've got all the time in the world here to get used to things.