video, Day 438

[bythewaves]

[ To those who know him, Maglor looks tired. To those who know him well it might even be obvious that he has been weeping. To those who don't... this is the Elven Lord who once sat in High Council and played politics with the Kings of Beleriand before it was destroyed - cool, and apparently unaffected. ]

To those who knew him, Lord Elrond of Rivendell has returned to his world and his people. I have not his skill in healing, but to those he worked with in the healers wards, I will be glad to take his place as needed, for I know you remain short of hands.

[ he tips his head in a brief bow then turns off the feed - alone, his facade breaks - he is glad that Elrond is home, where he belongs, and he knows that he will be well, but it still hurts ]

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[Video]

[5thchild]

I'm sorry, Maglor.

[Video]

[bythewaves]

[ His smile is faint but real ]

Thank you, istyar.

[Video]

[5thchild]

Was he that person you cared for? [ the one who forgave you, but you didn't think he should have ]

[Video]

[bythewaves]

Aye, Kaworu, he is. [ the closet thing he had to family ]

[Video]

[5thchild]

I'm sorry. Do you think you will see him again?

[Video]

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor shakes his head ]

No. In my own world, before I came, I stood on the bluffs of Mithlond, and watched him sail away to Valinor in the west, to Elvenhome, where I may never come.

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[5thchild]

Why not?

[becauseichooseto]

Fancy a drink?

[bythewaves]

I would not refuse it.

[ Maglor sounds weary, as he did not on the video, and he scrubs a hand across his face ]

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[becauseichooseto]

We'll drink to Elrond and we'll drink to Romana. Your usual haunt?

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[bythewaves]

[ he manages a smile - it is even mostly real, if a weak thing ]

Aye, we can use the last gasp of the Dorwinion. There is enough for a half glass each I think. I will see you there?

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[becauseichooseto]

[He smiles in sympathy back.]

Indeed you will.

[Spam]

And Brax arrives promptly, smiling softly when he sees Maglor.]

Spamming forever

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor is there at his usual table, with the bottle of Dorwinion, now almost empty. The Cook bustles out as Brax gets there with a hot pot of tea, and sets it down with a scolding look when Maglor moves to protest, before nodding to Brax and heading back to the kitchen. He looks up at Brax and smiles a little helplessly ]

It seems I may have worried a few people.

[digophelia]

[She's going to be the one fretting.]

I'm very sorry, Mr. Maglor.

[bythewaves]

Thank you gwilwileth, but I will be well. It is better this way - he belongs at home, with his family.

[ the smile is small and tired looking, but real enough ]

[digophelia]

[Alice is looking at him intently. She would have to agree, unfortunately. Anyone who ends up returning home is better off here, but she can see he has been hurt by it. Reluctantly, she gives a small nod in agreement. The poor man.]

Of course. I understand that sentiment. But-

[That doesn't really change that he's upset. Alice knows all too well that kind of pain.]

I suppose you'll be in the clinic for the rest of the evening?

[bythewaves]

[ he looks tired, but accepting, not close to breaking, at least, not yet ]

I will yes - although I promised to sing for my friends in the tavern later.

[digophelia]

The tavern, Mr. Maglor...?

[She looks surprised; wait. Do elves drink? How does that work for them? How much do they drink and what?]

... this icon is kinda inappropriate here but =p

[bythewaves]

Mmhmm. [ oh that's right, Alice hasn't probably seen him there before (and yes, yes they do Alice - this one especially) ]

I have a standing agreement with the proprieter of [ insert Maglor's usual here ] - he provides me with free food and drink, and I ply my trade for the pleasure of the clientele in the evenings.

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[thralls]

This man was a friend of yours?

[He asks slowly, sympathetically. Others have offered their condolences, but still.]

I did not know that the healers were short staffed.

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[bythewaves]

He was. [ he was the closest thing I will ever have to a son Maglor doesn't say ]

The healers, if they are to be understood, are always short staffed [ the twist in his mouth is wry and amused - he has heard both McCoy and Watson complain about this, and Elrond was also prone to the same ]

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[thralls]

I am sorry for his loss. [Athelstan bows his head respectfully.] I will ask the gods for his continued safety.

[And there's another pause as he considers Maglor's words with great care. When he speaks, it's not said lightly at all.]

...I know very little of your modern healing. But- but the lady Sigyn has given me the ability to mend some small wounds. I can try to take the place of your friend if the others would have me.

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[bythewaves]

He goes home to his family. [ Maglor says quietly, eyes distant - fond and sad and lonely, perhaps ] To Valinor the Blessed, fair Elvenhome, where his wife awaits him, and his birth-parents too, perhaps. All those who have gone before - he is safe, now.

[ He tips his head in a bow ]

Not all the healers here begun in that work originally - many came to it in manner similar to yours - by Lady Sigyn's gift. They will welcome any aid with open arms. I would suggest you speak to Doctors McCoy or Watson - both are accomplished healers in their own worlds, and would be best suited to answer your queries.

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[thralls]

[Athelstan nods, tucking those words away for later use, when he prays for him- because his offer is not an empty one, and Athelstan will ask his gods for Maglor's friend's well being.]

I will speak to the McCoy man. Though I- I'm not sure if these abilities should be used at all, I think that I can offer my services regardless. It would be better than wasting my time, I suppose.

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[bythewaves]

[ as long as there is no sacrificing, Maglor will not mind ]

Do you fear to bring harm to our patrons? [ Maglor tips his head to look at Athelstan with that clear gaze of his ] We are their weapons, Athelstan. What good do we do them if we cannot fight? I doubt not that the gift so freely given may be rescinded if they require it.

No time is ever wasted, unless you will it so.