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[fertilefeet]

[Once she has Artanis back in the Gardens, Lúthien goes through the trouble of finding things they need from the kitchen, making sure they have all the things of theirs they might need and then pulls the ladder up into the flet.

She had considered sending this message anonymously but... Well, someone’s still fuming that her friend, her sister in many ways, had been wounded.]

I am Lúthien, daughter of King Thingol and Queen Melian the Maia of Doriath. And this message is to the woman that shot Artanis: I would recommend you stay away from the houses in the Oxygen Gardens trees. You are not our favorite person, currently.

[Not Lúthien’s anyway. And she can’t imagine she’s Artanis’ favorite.]

And the last thing I think you want is for the garden itself to turn on you. [Take that how you will. Some people that know her though will know exactly what she means by that.]

I will not stop anyone else but do not think I will be allowing just anyone to visit our flets before Artanis is recovered. As such I have raised the ladder. Do not try to force your way up. I have ways to keep people out even up here.

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[inafadingcrown]

[She's in the same flet, though not necessarily the same room. And she isn't particularly up for moving around a great deal right now. So video message it is.]

'Galadriel,' Lúthien, if you wish them to know of whom you speak. [A wince, as she tries to sit up.] I would speak with you on the rest. [Galadriel speak for 'please come here.']

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[fertilefeet]

Galadriel, of course. [Resisting urge to make a face at the correction.]

Do not strain yourself, Artanis. You need rest. [But fine, she'll be right there.]

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[inafadingcrown]

[Don't make a face, Lu. Your incredibly handsome cousin gave her that name. But she'll wait patiently until Lúthien arrives.]

Is it truly necessary to issue threats on my behalf?

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[fertilefeet]

[She's not saying it's a bad name but, really, she's preoccupied. She wasn't exactly thinking about which name to use.]

It was not exactly threats. [It is though, yes.] Merely a warning.

[Lu no.]

[inafadingcrown]

There is no need. I am but one of any number who fell victim to recent circumstances; I hardly think it likely I will be singled out for a second attack. [But a weary smile creeps across her face and she reaches for Lúthien's hand.] Which is not to say that I am not touched by your concern.

[fertilefeet]

You are the one I worry about though, the one I care most about. [She sighs softly and takes Galadriel's hand, carefully sitting beside her.]

You know I would do anything for you.

[favouring]

She may not recall, Luthien. It may not have been your Galadriel that she saw, upon firing.

( nuala suffered no injuries, but she is terribly weary. )

[fertilefeet]

[Stop making sense, Nuala.]

All that matters is that Artanis was hurt.

[favouring]

It would be unfortunate if you intended this threat to stand as final warning to someone who may not realize it is intended for her.

( she says it very mildly. )

[fertilefeet]

I suppose it would be. [Sigh.]

[favouring]

Yes.

( nuala leaves it at that, disconnecting. )

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[borntorebel]

[What an impressive lineage you appear to have there, dear friend. And a temper as well. Both things that Leia can relate to on any day of the week.]

Again, I am very sorry to hear of your friend's injury. I hope she is doing well. If you need any help, please don't hesitate to let me know.

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[fertilefeet]

[That's not even mentioning that her mother was around before the world even existed.]

Thank you, Leia. We both appreciate it. I gathered everything I think we might need in the immediate future but I will let you know.

[borntorebel]

[Well, Leia is technically a princess of two planets and a race of fuzzy bear-like humanoids.]

Of course, I would be remiss if I didn't offer to assist you after all. Also, my father speaks of a Galadriel in the Gardens. Do you know who she is?

[fertilefeet]

You are a good friend.

[She's definitely not telling Artanis about this.] Artanis and Galadriel are the same person.

[borntorebel]

I do try.

[Probably best not to, frankly.] Ah, that would explain a lot. Dad really seems to respect her, so I'm glad that she's safe and in good hands. [If not a little overly-protective, not that Leia blames her one bit. She did threaten to shoot Biggs Darklighter if he hurt her brother after all.]

Lúthien, how would you like to learn to shoot a blaster? I have a few extra here and would gladly make time to teach you how to do so properly.

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[last_ofthe_jedi]

Lúthien, I'm sorry this happened but I've been working with the people affected by this and the dreams rendered people completely unable to tell what's real and what's in their heads. They couldn't control themselves.

Please, don't hold it against them. I'm sure most of them wouldn't have done what they did willingly.

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[fertilefeet]

[Too late, Luke. A grudge is had.]

Artanis was still hurt and in a place we have have never had to worry about our safety before.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

Yes, she was hurt, so take care of her and make sure she recovers. That's all you can do. This entire ship is dangerous and unpredictable and you shouldn't ever let down your guard, but threatening someone who didn't mean to harm anyone won't solve anything. I doubt this person will be showing her face anytime soon anyway. She's probably feeling very guilty. She may not even know what she's done.

[fertilefeet]

I will be doing little else. Artanis already is being a bit difficult. [Huffs and crosses her arms.]

She should feel guilty. And she is lucky Artanis lives or I would be searching the ship now.

[last_ofthe_jedi]

And do what exactly? Get revenge on someone whose mind was attacked and forced to do things against her will?

Lúthien... [Luke presses his lips into a thin line and breathes out slowly through his nose.] As a member of security I feel it's my job to remind you that if you hurt anyone you'll face the consequences. I don't want you to get into trouble so please... please, just... no more threatening. No more violence. We've already had enough of it.

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[sweetmotherofgod]

[Heather's hair is sticking up at all angles, dark circles under her eyes. There's a whole lot else on her mind at the moment, and the only reason she's commenting is that she would have expected someone else to by now.]

I'm sorry your friend was hurt - I really am, this whole thing's been a total clusterfuck from start to finish - but agricultural is, like, desperately understaffed. That's not a situation that's going to get resolved anytime soon if people think there are gonna be ax-crazy elves out for their blood if they put a foot wrong. Can you just tone it down about six or seven notches?

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[fertilefeet]

[HISSSSSSS]

She is not just my friend, she is my family. And nobody will need to worry so long as they do not disturb Artanis while she recovers. Nor did I say anything about being out for blood. Merely that I can keep people away.

[sweetmotherofgod]

[FUCKING ELVES like it's not bad enough they turned the place into some goddamn hippie treehouse commune graghrarghflragh]

Family, sure. I know how that that goes. When they're good? There's nothing more important. And I don't blame you for a moment for being protective, but we need the gardens for - you know, breathing. And food that doesn't come in a can or a vac pac, and if we could get some more help out here it would make things a hell of a lot easier. So it would be great if we didn't have people worried that there's someone around who's implying she can use them as a weapon.

[fertilefeet]

[You're just jealous you didn't think of it first!!]

And still I have not told everyone to stay out of the gardens entirely. Nor have I implied anything. [She explicitly stated.] I can grow plants at my will, I can enchant others with my song. I want others to know clearly what I can do should Artanis ever be under threat again.