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[disfavour]

[ This isn't going to be sweet but it will be short, courtesy of your resident Prince Not-So Charming. ]

There are now three flets, which pass as treehouses, in the gardens. These are homes and if anyone is seen nearing them to gain access, they will be shot on sight. I assure you, an arrow is far more difficult to extract than a bullet. [ #EXPERIENCE, urgh. ] Additionally, you will find the Elven quotient aboard the ship is now officially in charge of garden-based security.

That means we need not apologise if your actions force us to maim you.

[ Can you hear someone sharpening a knife? Humming? Sounds a lot like Legolas in the background, right? Someone pissed off the Space Elves. ]

Thranduil is indisposed and has appointed myself in his stead. If you have any concerns which fail to be entirely moronic in nature, you may bring them to me.

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[elvenking]

And that, Nuada, is our principal.

[disfavour]

[ The recoiling look isn't overt, but it deadens behind his eyes; serve under someone like that? No, he wants this even less now. ]

Is he, indeed.

[ Well, perhaps Mr. Principal should be slain so someone a little less rude can take his place. ]

[elvenking]

I gave you a chance to prove yourself. To me, and to these. If I cannot trust you, my repose will be very short indeed. I gave you no license to do what pleases you. You speak with my voice, not yours.

[disfavour]

Have I said I will wander the gardens filling everyone with holes? No. If they have intent to gain access to the flets, is what I said.

[ And he's getting pretty tired of bowing his head in deference to anyone, chomping at the bit as Balor once discovered. The only difference is that there is no need to slay anyone and gain an army to do away with the humans largely because one doesn't exist. He doesn't care any less for his friends here than he did his father and still Nuada feels brittle with resentment over his own flesh and blood, so.

But he keeps is voice even, and he swallows his fury, because Thranduil wanted rest; and Nuada will hold both his tongue and his feelings in check until his king is stronger. Killing two kings seems excessive, even to him. ]

[elvenking]

I am not troubled by your initial message. I am troubled by your treatment of the responses. Be tactful. If you do not feel it, feign it.

[disfavour]

[ It looks like he just tried to swallow a bug. But anyway. ]

You should not trouble yourself.

[elvenking]

You should give me a choice in the matter. Now, Nederlands has contacted me and tells me he does not wish to work with you. What am I to do, Nuada?

[disfavour]

I'll not work with anyone who makes demands of me as he did, so informally at that, as if he owns the right. Perhaps you should inform him an apology is in order and I will consider it.

[elvenking]

Have I become your messenger? Or are you telling me I ought to do the job I gave to you? Whichever of you began it, there is a problem that must be fixed. Fix it.

[disfavour]

Appoint Nuala your ruling body if you wish for someone to mete out common etiquette to the masses. [ There's less patience and more bite than usual, dragged back by an invisible harness as he overruns his own offended statement. ] I think I might better serve you were I not bound in service, Thranduil. For your own protection.

[ Far more disposed to mow down anyone he pleases and shoulder all the blame for it, especially if Thranduil isn't dragged into such affairs on principle. He has enough woes, Nuada has seen them.

It's Balor all over again. ]

[elvenking]

Nuala is not sworn to me. If you no longer wish the regency, I will reclaim my position from you, but I do not release you from my service. You have served me well in all ways but this, and I need you. Now, more than I ever have.

[disfavour]

That is why I do not leave your side. You have my love and loyalty, but you do not command my voice. Not even my father held fast to that.

[elvenking]

I would never command your voice. What I asked was for you to speak with mine as well, not to supplant it with your own.

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[disfavour]

I have not supplanted it.

[ Out of courtesy, he privates the message. ]

Everything I have said and will do is to ensure that no one lays a hand upon you. If I have erred in that, my friend, it is only because I would not see you return to such marked distress.

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[elvenking]

Then fix this. Please. [His tone is altogether personal. He can threaten to come back, but he's not sure he can accomplish it.] I have nurtured this relationship with Nederlands since I first came here. In whatever way you must, fix it. You are not his subordinate. You simply have an agreement with him. Do not let it all go to waste.

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[disfavour]

For your peace of mind only and if you will retire, should I give you my word I will share some with him.

[ private ]

[elvenking]

With Tyke as well. She must know our contract is with Nederlands and we will not interfere with her people. Fix it.

[The transmission is cut off.]