paradisa | 1 Green Leaf

All right, I can be there shortly. If you do not mind remaining there for just a moment?

I do not mind. I'll not be difficult to see, I'm sure.

All right, I will be along shortly.

_{[He closes his journal and heads down to the lobby, dressed in doe-skin trousers, knee-high indoor boots, and a winter tunic of a deep green that set off his dark hair and bright blue eyes.

He spotted Legolas, the only one really there, and strode over.]}

I'm Vanyel Ashkevron. I believe we spoke over the journals about finding the library?

[The elf had been seated and relaxing, looking at the decorated tree with a smile when the other joined him. Standing quickly, Legolas gave a short bow and smiled.]

A pleasure to meet you in person, Vanyel. We did, yes.

_{[he chuckled at the bow and waved it off.]}

No need for such formality. It's almost pointless here, really. Could you pronounce your name for me again? I feel horrible asking again, so my apologies.

A habit I've difficulty in breaking.

No need to apologize. I am Legolas Thranduilion, simply Legolas in name however. The second is more a title.

Edited (deleted half my reply on accident) 2012-12-08 07:19 (UTC)

It becomes easier in time, believe me. It took me a time to get used to just being Vanyel and not 'Lord Vanyel'.

Well then, Legolas, follow me to the library. It's quite something to see, really.

I will trust in your words.

Ah, yes. Of course, let's not waste to much time.

[He's quickly following Vanyel at this point, smile on his face.]

_{[Vanyel padded through the halls, pausing a sudden moment and his eyes glazing, as if looking at something far away before he began walking again.]}

I cannot promise what we will find the library, but I am sure we can find something. There are many different texts that I know of, so the information will vary, I am sure.

_{[ooc: did you want this to be a kissy post or no?]}

If we do not, I still have the opportunity to perhaps see more of the castle than I have currently explored. And anything found will be interesting, I'm certain.

[ooc: I'm okay either way :3]

Haha, you might find that more true than you know.

_{[He turned a corner and began to lead towards the library, giving the other a soft smile, finding himself quite liking the other man. He was calm, for one, and had a good sense of humor on him. A rare combination.]}

There are many a strange thing here. I almost seem mundane.

[Compared to other things he had gone through in life, namely a war that the other elves still feared over and helping Aragorn with his army of the dead.]

I find that nobody here is mundane. Or even close to.

_{[They should exchange stories some day. Apparently everyone here has gone through a load of shit at least once in their life, some multiple. Van's on the multiple side.]}

Haha, I suppose that is one way of looking it. At least my mage friends do not think me so, but then I admit I have a habit of doing foolish things with my magic.

_{[He turned another corner and came to a set of doors. He took the handle of one and pushed, leading Legolas into the wide expanse that was the Castle library.]}

[It's definitely something that Legolas would be interested in. ~~Once he could be assured that he was safe from the wrath of another elf.~~]

You are capable of magic? I know of only one wizard whom I call friend though he is not here. A shame and yet not, for I'm sure he would be unhappy to be confined to this world.

[Well! That sight just stops him for a moment and nearly leaves him breathless.]

My... goodness. I've not seen a library so large in my life.

It gets larger as people wish up new books.

And, in response to your previous statement, yes, I can perform magic. I am multi-Talented, actually, and am one of the last remaning Herald Mages in my world.

_{[It was a sad thing, that, and it made his heart ache at the thought, of always going home and finding a new grave and one less friend to greet him.]}

Amazing! If only we had so easy a way of expanding the library in my fathers halls.

[His expression fell then, ever so slightly, at the explanation. He could almost understand, as his people steadily left Middle Earth. Not all had but the time of elves had ended.]

Is there nowhere to find others?

_{[He was quiet a moment and then sighed.]}

Not enough are being born with the Mage Gift to replace those of us lost. I... suspect darker workings, but there is no proof, and I am one man. I am powerful, but even with Nodes, I can only do so much.

It is why I am trying to turn the people away from our magics, and to the Gifts of those new Heralds. To be quiet honest, many of them have Gifts better suited for situations than even my Mage Gift.

_{[Never mind that he was incredibly strong in other areas as well. He would go down in history as the strongest Herald Mage to ever live.]}

But that is a sad tale, and not one for a new friend. So, Christmas.... I think this way.

_{[He pointed and began to lead the other down a stack of books.]}

[Darker workings. So many things, today, reminded him of a time that had passed. Though he wished that there was some way that he could help Vanyel and his people, if he were capable. There was nothing he could think of now though, if there was anything, so he nodded and smiled.]

Another time, then. If ever you wish.

[He'll continue smiling, encouraging, and follow him to seek the books on Christmas. Legolas could now only imagine how many books they might discover on the subject.]

I appreciate it, Legolas.

_{[He paused in front of a section and smiled, reaching up and tugging down a thin volume, presenting it to Legolas.]}

I find this one of the sweeter tales - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. It is not steeped in the religious aspect, but it is heavily associate with this holiday.

A deer with a red nose?

[Hmm, it sounded interesting enough and looked to be the size of a childrens tale so he accepted it. Oh look! Flipping to the first page, it seems he was right.]

It almost seems like it would have been a story my naneth would have told me if such a holiday existed in Middle Earth.

Naneth?

_{[He looked at the other curiously, not recognizing the word, and he had come across some interesting ones in his time with the Taleydras.

Even as he asked, he turned back to the stack and pulled out another book, this one a lighter version of the religious aspect of the holiday, and then another that detailed different Earth traditions of the same holiday depending on country.]}

Ah, I apologize. 'Naneth' is elvish for 'mother' where I am from. We also have 'adar' for 'father.'

[Well, there certainly were a few books about Christmas. It seemed that Legolas would definitely have some reading to do and then learn how to wrap presents.]

OH, I see. I like that word, it sounds... lovely, really. Perhaps you could teach me more some time?

_{[He smiled, finishing finding the most basic of the books.]}

Those should get you started, though I would not linger to long on the religious aspect. It gets muddled, really, as there are many different versions of the same religion - or so I have come to understand.

If it would please you, I would be glad to do so.

[Well, he now had plenty of reading material. Enough to keep him occupied for a couple weeks, perhaps less if he made no effort to sleep.]

Thank you, truly. I will be certain to avoid too much focus on that subject.

It is not a problem. At the least it might prepare you for some of the Castle's tricks, and if you wish, you could enjoy the tradition of giving gifts to friends and loved ones on the twenty-fifth of the month.

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