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(His gaze is hard, unyielding; his are the eyes of someone who has seen their end and been haunted by its repercussions. There are scars on his face - he has no way of hiding them - and the tip of one of his pointed ears is missing entirely. But his voice is deep and strong; it resonates in the manner of a King.)

I do not know what good I can offer or why so much power was expended to bring me to this place...

(He takes a breath, pausing for a beat, his stern features relaxing minutely.)

But I thank you. I would not have seen my family otherwise.

(Maedhros is clearly not comfortable being overly demonstrative, so he moves on swiftly, looking thoughtful.)

I have loved books since I was an Elfling; I did not realize they had such power to pull us into their tales. We have been given a curious flock.

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Estel...the Dunedain... [ Elladan grapples to explain feelings he has been trying diligently to ignore ]

They are so alive, grandfather! They feel everything so sharply and they are always moving, it seems, reaching for a new horizon. It... chafes at me, sometimes. I keep wondering... what if...

(There is understanding in his expression. He too has watched Men and felt that...longing. It must be stronger for Peredhels.)

Yes, they are. But you can admire them without being one of them. There is great life in you too. The long years make it difficult to see, I know. However I can see it in you; like a warm flame.

[ Elladan flushes shyly ]

You honor me, grandfather. I ... try not to think about it very much. But I keep wondering.

Curiosity is harmless; everyone experiences it. You are bound to feel the pull more than most, but I trust you will make a decision that is good for yourself, your brother and your family.

[ A huff and Elladan nods ]

I will try, grandfather. Thank you.

I do trust your judgement. I just want you to keep your father in mind.

[ Elladan nods, slow and thoughtful ]

You speak wisdom, grandfather. I will remember.

You are your father's son. All the wisdom you need is already inside of you.

[ Elladan grins at him ]

You need to say that to Erestor, who always insists I have none!

It is his duty to be cautious; to guide you and be strict. (He chuckles.) He does so out of love.

But caution is often boring~

[ Elladan grins at him teasingly - he's old enough to know better, of course he is, but he likes seeing Maedhros smile ]

Then you must lead a boring existence and live on! (He purses his lips to hide a smile. Nope! Be good. He's watching.)

[ Elladan's eyes sparkle, pleased that Maedhros is playing back, and he pouts at him ]

But boring is no fun at all!

(He shrugs, playing the part of being heartless.)

Who said life needed to be fun?

[ Elladan widens his eyes and wibbles his lip ]

But... I don't want to be boring~

(He winces and sighs.)

I do not think you need to worry about that.

[ HAH ]

That's what Erestor says too. Except he says it as if the world is a deep, dark, terrible place!

Shall I try for that tone? (He manages a look of beleaguered horror.) I do not think you need to worry about being boring.

[ Elladan collapses into peals of laughter ]

Exactly like that!

(Adorable. Maedhros smiles helplessly, shyly.)

You have a nice laugh.

[ Still giggling ]

Thank you, grandfather. And you have a nice smile!

I know, the scars make it charming. (He smirks.)

They do. [ Elladan grins back ]

Rakish! I hear the Dunedain ladies like them too!

Then I best keep my distance from them. (He shakes his head in amusement.)

[ Elladan waggles his eyebrows at him ]

They make good seedcakes though!

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