1st Song [video]

[fertilefeet]

[Coming back from Arima, Lúthien has barely left the gardens. It safe and comfortable there. Still, she knows she isn't the only one that's been left disturbed by what Morgoth and Mairon had done, whether they had been given nightmares in the shuttle or their treatment on Arima.

When her communicator begins recording, she remains silent at first. As though she's second-guessing herself or thinking about how to begin. And then she straightens and speaks.]

I know that many of us are still upset [an understatement, she knows] about what has happened. To us and to others at the hands of Morgoth and Mairon. And I know that sleep may be difficult to come by for a time or even avoided.

[She can't help the latter of the two but the first?] I have a gift, one that I can use to put to sleep those who cannot sleep themselves. I would offer this service to any who wish it.

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[inafadingcrown]

And what of you, my friend? Have you been able to rest?

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[fertilefeet]

[It's almost tempting to lie, or try to, but she knows Artanis will know better.] I have rested some.

[But not much.]

[inafadingcrown]

Not enough, I would guess from your tone, but nor have I, in truth. [There may be an unspoken offer for company there.]

[fertilefeet]

No, not enough. Though not for lack of trying. [Company would be so welcome, she can't even.] I'm in the flet now.

[voice forever!]

[ryuuzaki]

How does your gift work?

[That kind of thing might come in handy someday, but what are the limits? What happens to people who use it? How long does it last?

The woman he's speaking to is beautiful, but that doesn't mean much; it's more interesting to him that she seems to have Galadriel's regard.]

[fertilefeet]

[Give her a moment. She's never had to really explain how it works, it just has. Her mother had taught her some thing but that had been different. That had been a maia teaching her child.]

That is difficult to explain. It simply does.

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[de_void]

I might want to take you up on that offer later.

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[fertilefeet]

I will be waiting then.

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[de_void]

Thanks. You might get sort of tired of me though, I kind of have a history of insomnia.

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[fertilefeet]

I do not think it will take overmuch of my time to help you to sleep. There are few who can resist my enchantments.

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[summerlord]

And yourself, Lúthien?

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[fertilefeet]

I am better than I was.

[Better but not alright yet. She's barely rested since coming back.]

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[summerlord]

[Better is a step forward.] Have you need of anything?

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[fertilefeet]

I can think of nothing right now. I always welcome company, though. Whenever you've the time.

[redheaded_rock]

Upset is a bit of an understatement, I think. Are you okay?

[fertilefeet]

Perhaps. [Totally is.]

I will be. I have friends that will keep with me if I need.

[redheaded_rock]

Good. I'm glad to hear it.

[fertilefeet]

What of you?

[nightblogs]

That's a creepy-ass power.

[fertilefeet]

[what]

How is it creepy?

[nightblogs]

Putting people to sleep? That's what they say about killing animals when they're too sick or whatever.

[fertilefeet]

[WHAT]

Excuse me? Sleep is rest and only good can come of that when there are those that cannot do so. What place could you come from where sleep would mean the same as death?

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[wroughtsteel]

[ Éowyn seems apprehensive as the video starts, but she is nonetheless tilting her head gratefully at Lúthien. ]

That is very kind of you, and if I do not hinder, I... perhaps would accept the help. Sleep is not easy in this place, much less so now.

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[fertilefeet]

You would not hinder. And there are few who have taken the offer.

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[wroughtsteel]

Perhaps they worry for your well-being just as much. Will it not tire you, to do something like this for others?