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[elvenking]

[He doesn't often get on the network like this. Responding to things, sure, but he doesn't generally have a reason to put himself out there like this. But he needs something to do now that the fledglings are independent. For those who've been around him the last month or so, he's looking better--more color to his face, definitely sleeping and eating more.]

I am Thranduil Oropherion. [Not my name is because Oropherion isn't a name, just a way of sticking out less in a crowd of Firstname Lastnames as opposed to saying son of Oropher and spurring more questions about how does he keep track of who he is without a last name.]

The number of you who have animals may be glad to know I am skilled in beast-lore and bird-lore. I would like to offer my services as such. If ever you believe something is wrong with your animal, or if they seem disturbed, ill, or uncomfortable, do not hesitate to ask for my help.

[Can't even offer his services without making it sound like a command. This isn't nearly as nostalgic as it should be. He's earned some nostalgia at this point.]

For my qualifications, I have done this a great number of years even for an elf, in three separate kingdoms. I am capable of quickly determining the problem and am an expert in their physical languages. ["I talk to animals."] If you wish for a reference, I have worked in this capacity for the lady Morgana these last two months. She might vouch for me.

[Not that he asked her to do so. Surprise!]

There are three young songbirds in the gardens now. Please do not disturb them.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

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[elvenking]

I am not in a cage, so I should think so.

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[wolfchild]

You need trees that much?

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[elvenking]

I need not to be in a cage.

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[wolfchild]

I would have fought. There's no one putting me in a cell for no good reason.

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[elvenking]

And when they subdued you and put you in anyway, perhaps for longer than before, what then?

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[wolfchild]

They wouldn't have.

[ can't hear you over the sound of direwolf.

and stab-happy inclinations. ]

voice; private;

[elvenking]

[He's not going to argue about this.]

I had my reasons not to fight.

voice; private;

[wolfchild]

There's a woman just arrived. Another elf. Met her yet?

voice; private;

[elvenking]

The Lady Galadriel, of course.

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[wolfchild]

How many does that make from your world?

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[elvenking]

Three. Why?

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[wolfchild]

I can't ask?

voice; private;

[elvenking]

Can't I?

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[wolfchild]

You're the one wanting to know why.

voice; private;

[elvenking]

You ask simply because you can? You must have a great many more questions to ask.

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[wolfchild]

So? How else am I supposed to learn?

[ She knows how. The kindly man taught her. She listens to every conversation she can, looks in on all she can. Quiet as a shadow. But none know and she won't tell. ]

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[elvenking]

You do argue everything, don't you?

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[wolfchild]

No.

[ She's being contrary now for the sake of it. ]

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[elvenking]

[A soft chuckle.]

And have you a reason to require my services?

voice; private;

[wolfchild]

Not right now.

[ With any luck, she never will. She would rather break something herself than let Nymeria be injured. The odds of that happening, though, are none. Even Arya knows it's only a matter of time until Nymeria attacks someone and someone tries to put her down. ]

voice; private;

[elvenking]

Then you wish only to talk. Would you like to come visit?

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[wolfchild]

The gardens again?

voice; private;

[elvenking]

As always.

voice; private;

[wolfchild]

Guess I can.

[ and she'll start moving ]

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[elvenking]

[When she arrives, he'll be sure to be in the same place as always, with food. A loaf of bread, cold meats, butter, fresh fruit, and a little watered-down wine are on a blanket.]