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[castintoflames]

(He awakens from his meditation with a sharp gasp. There is darkness around him - no oddity in an unlit library aisle - but he sees something sinister; something beyond the tomes surrounding him.)

Since when have those lands been recorded? Do not write of them! Do not let them gain a foothold!

(Books are knocked askew as he rises in a flurry to his feet.)

I cannot hear you. I cannot. I will not! (Is that the sound of a chain dragging along the floor? Or is that his imagination?) You will not hold me fast!

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[unfavorableinstigation]

[Nita, seemingly in contrast, is quietly contemplative.]

Maybe it's the other way around? That our worlds contain refractions of these shadows?

[A disturbing notion, but it wouldn't be the first time Nita's encountered a parallel like this.]

Actiooooon

[seawanderer]

[Maglor comes running down an aisle to his brother and reaches out with guilt etched on his face.]

I was only gone a minute, Nelyo, forgive me! [Because clearly it's his fault for not guarding his brother's rest better.]

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[huntingorcs]

Grandfather? Who harms you?

[ Elladan is up and running, Maedhros' fury rousing memories of his mother, worry in that young voice ]