Tadchaen-a-Eneg; backdated to before the plot

[inafadingcrown]

[Private]

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Five other castles (at the least)- why have we seen so little of them?

-Libet: [page number]
-Enigma: [Same page number here] Nothing is known regarding this castle save its location on the map.
-Draconis: Notes from Lastlook indicate the presence of another castle, one which was brought down by the plague we ourselves experienced not long ago. [page number page number] There remains the possibility that this is the proper name for Cair Enigma. Given the name, it is likely linked to the “Dragon” of “The Five.”

We have, then, knowledge of three lesser castles, at the most, and two at the least. Two are abandoned, having experienced major disasters. It is also worth noting that, in both instances, records indicate the castles had ceased communication with their residents- as ours had until recently.

Do other castles remain undiscovered? Might they still be populated?

[And all of these notes leave her....not much further than she was before. Sigh.]

[End private]

[Galadriel hates December. She really does. No matter how she tries, she can’t seem to avoid the castle’s shenanigans this time of year. And, as much as she would love to, she can’t exactly spend the entire month in her room, nor can she hang off Celeborn’s arm constantly, in the hopes that he’d be the only one she’d kiss.

So, in need of some fresh air, she wraps her cloak about her and heads to the stables- it may be cold, but a ride would do her good. And it seemed a good way to escape people.

There’s only one problem with this plan: she has to get from her room to the stables and there are plenty of nutcrackers decorating the castle along the way.]

[ooc: open for kissing shenanigans]

Comments

[radiantwingedone]

[ The absolutely best way to avoid people - but for the people who are making their way from the kitchens back to rooms with food. Duke wouldn't stay in the kitchen any longer than necessary after December caught him in there the year before, but he hears movement and stops, blinking uselessly.

This room would have to be the one with echoes, wouldn't it. Where is... ]

[inafadingcrown]

[Unfortunately, he stopped in her path, just as she was rounding a corner. She halts in her tracks, in time to prevent a collision, but leaving them at a closer distance than she would have liked, the month being what it is. Still, manners are manners and she has to apologize for nearly bowling down the poor man.]

I beg your pardon.

[radiantwingedone]

No need. [ Give him a moment to be confused - the voice is coming from a bit higher than he's used to - and given how close that sounds, he takes a step back. ]

Seem to have trouble walking anywhere without accidentally being in one path or another. [ If he's near the wall he clips people in the shoulder. In the middle, everyone else walks in the middle.

He'll try stepping aside now, but he's a little closer to the wall than he expected, and ends up walking into it. ]

...

[persequor]

[ At the stables, this one is sneaking her unicorn treats. Quiet laughter and whispers carry in the still air. ]

[inafadingcrown]

[A child's laughter- is there any sound more fair? Galadriel approaches silently, stopping far enough away to observe without interrupting the scene. Arya. She would not have thought it of her. It was nice to see her like this.]

Your friend is fortunate to have such an attentive caregiver.

[unnaturalpause]

[James was actually heading back inside when he saw her dressed to be heading out, and being the gentleman that he is he does approach her, and just hopes nothing happens in the mean time, pulling down his scarf to speak.]

Heading outside?

[inafadingcrown]

[James, are you crazy? Approaching people is dangerous right now! Gosh. Still, she offers a slight smile and a nod.]

I thought a ride might be pleasant.

[theabjectauthor]

[Lemony has already learned the hard way that you cannot hide from strange magical carnal encounters, even ones so small as kisses - for he refuses to consider any of this romantic in any fashion. that being said, in perfectly normal temperatures, he is crossing the lobby with all of his face save for his eyes wrapped in a colorful scarf which matches his tie and handkerchief perfectly. when he catches sight of Galadriel, he's so struck by her beauty that he already suspects castle mischief... but is can hardly be impolite, either. he keeps his distance, and his voice is muffled as he speaks]

Good afternoon.

[inafadingcrown]

[It takes a great deal of self restraint not to chuckle at this peculiar new manner of wearing a scarf, but Galadriel manages it- but some of the amusement does find its way to her eyes.]

Good afternoon.

[wilder]

[Zelos, in hopes of avoiding the snow and knowing he can't spend all the time cooped up in his house, is at the stables. He's currently attending to the mongoose dragon that is in one of the stalls, giving it blankets to help keep it warm]

[He'll turn his head when he sees Galadriel]

Oh...hey.

[inafadingcrown]

Zelos. [She starts to nod in greeting but- what in the name of the Valar is that thing?]

I do not believe I have yet met your friend.

[kungfuwitch]

[there is a very cold witch heading for the kitchen in search of some hot cocoa when she sees her friend walking through the lobby. She waves a mittened hand at her]

Hello, Galadriel.

[inafadingcrown]

[And there's a little look of amusement at the mittens.]

Phoebe. It has been too long since we have spoken.

[lightbranded]

[Unlike many of the people in the castle Will had managed to escape entirely from all the December shenanigans. He was only vaguely aware that anything of the sort was going on, and in any case was far more interested in enjoying the wintry weather. He spots Galadriel near the stables as he is cheerfully tramping back from a hike around the castle.]

Its been a while since we've spoken. Have you been doing well?

[inafadingcrown]

[Seeing Will always manages to make her smile, even when she's attempting to avoid most people.]

Quite well. And you? Your birthday approaches, does it not?

[wishmadeinfire]

<sub>[Ashura and Galadriel have the same feelings on December, though his is more aimed in the general direction of the cold rather than the month itself. He had stopped fearing the kissing, however, especially given Felix's penchant for playing Crowley's kissing game. That did not mean he wanted to, all the time, but it was more of an irritated acceptance of inevitability than anything.

But he too needs an escape, and a ride sounds delightful, though he would have to take a horse rather than Svitana since the poor animal hated cold more than Ashura. He came around a corner, bells chiming against his ear and came up short when he faced white and gold.]</sub>

Oh! Galadriel!

[inafadingcrown]

[She smiles and nods, always glad to see him despite her initial inclination to avoid people.]

Ashura. Forgive me if I startled you. [She should walk more heavily, she knows; her light steps tend to alarm people.]

Hope you don't mind a tiny Apocalypse clone =3

[kid_apocalypse]

[Wanting to do some head-clearing of his own, Evan had stepped out the castle into the cold winter air. He doesn't feel the cold as one might expect, but is still dressed in a black winter coat, hat, and gloves for appearances. He spots the tall lady not far off, and curious, approaches.]

Hi there. It's a pretty nice day, isn't it? Besides the cold, I mean.

[inafadingcrown]

[His appearance is strange, but she's not one to judge based on such things. She gives a little nod.]

It is. I trust you have been enjoying it.

Action!

[wizard_redfive]

[Ever since the castle forcibly kicked Dairine out of her room, she has made sure to spend more time in public places. Not TOO much time, but enough to at least get the castle off her case.

Outside was an ideal place to hang out, as there were fewer people and more space to dodge them if need be. Dairine was out for a short walk when she notices someone leaving the castle. First she plans to keep her distance... until she notices who it is.]

Galadriel! [Smiling, Dairine runs up to say hi. She'll chance the nutcrackers with this one.]

[inafadingcrown]

Dairine. [And she'll smile in return. She'd chance the nutcrackers here too.]

It has been far too long since we have seen one another.

action forever

[likethetragedy]

[Right outside the castle stands this lady with a bag over her shoulder staring at the place. It seems like the right time to stop sulking and return to the castle. Knowing something is probably the right thing and doing it are two different things.]

[inafadingcrown]

[She pauses nearby, smiling lightly.]

Are you returning or leaving us?

[dupable]

[ Here's to hoping she wasn't in that much of a rush, because if she thought the conga line of people she's running into before reaching the stables was over... well she's unfortunately out of luck.

Here comes John now floating down the hallway. He stops to wave to her. ]

[inafadingcrown]

[....floating.... Someday, she's going to get used to thinks like that. She stares for a moment before nodding in greeting.]

John.