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[castintoflames]

(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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[huntingorcs]

[ A huff and Elladan nods ]

I will try, grandfather. Thank you.

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[castintoflames]

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

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[huntingorcs]

[ Elladan nods, slow and thoughtful ]

You speak wisdom, grandfather. I will remember.

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[castintoflames]

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

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[huntingorcs]

[ Elladan grins at him ]

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

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[castintoflames]

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

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[huntingorcs]

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 ]

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[castintoflames]

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

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[huntingorcs]

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

But boring is no fun at all!

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[castintoflames]

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

Who said life needed to be fun?

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[huntingorcs]

[ Elladan widens his eyes and wibbles his lip ]

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

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[castintoflames]

(He winces and sighs.)

I do not think you need to worry about that.

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[huntingorcs]

[ HAH ]

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

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[castintoflames]

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

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[huntingorcs]

[ Elladan collapses into peals of laughter ]

Exactly like that!

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[castintoflames]

(Adorable. Maedhros smiles helplessly, shyly.)

You have a nice laugh.

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[huntingorcs]

[ Still giggling ]

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

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[castintoflames]

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

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[huntingorcs]

They do. [ Elladan grins back ]

Rakish! I hear the Dunedain ladies like them too!

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[castintoflames]

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

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[huntingorcs]

[ Elladan waggles his eyebrows at him ]

They make good seedcakes though!

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[castintoflames]

You think with your stomach too! (Though his rumbles a bit. Only a bit!)

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[huntingorcs]

Riding with the Rangers is hungry work!

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[castintoflames]

Do they ride so fast? You are a proud Peredhel!

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[huntingorcs]

Well, it's more how long we're on the road for!