THIS PARTY IS OFF DA HOOK...

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Elrond | Anywhere and everywhere an | Open!

[lordofthevalley]

[There is one particularly line facing elf, that while he can on occasion be seen with a particular she-elf (or two depending on the moods of one or the other flipping in-laws), lurking about the party. And lurking is about accurate as while as much of a host as he is, this isn't his home nor event so he's allowed to judge.

Behind a silver and dark red mask of course, but there is judging going on here. A lot of it. When he's not inevitably dragged off for a dance or two at least.]

[ladyofrivendell]

[Elrond will feel a certain pair of arms wrapping around his waist and a familiar laugh as Celebrían tries to surprise him. By now, she'd already removed her mask and left it somewhere to find later.]

You seem to be having little fun, my love.

[lordofthevalley]

[For her, and only her, he'll laugh with her. There's only one elf that would do that to him, and he's already moving to remove his mask when she talks.]

I am, in my own fashion. Just attempting to see if I can understand the organization of this is all. [Read he's judging how the party is set up hard core. Yes, this is how he has fun...

Don't judge.]

[ladyofrivendell]

[Never judging. It wouldn't be Elrond if he wasn't like this. And she wouldn't care for him so if she didn't like or accept that.]

There's more than enough time for that, this evening. Have you seen the gardens yet~?

[lordofthevalley]

[This is true, and he can't help the chuckle at that again.]

I would happily escort you to see them, if you have not. [So no he hasn't, and he had been waiting on her.]

[ladyofrivendell]

And I could ask for no better an escort. Shall we?

[She'd explored it a bit but not as thoroughly as she had wished. Releasing her hold around his waist, she stepped up to his side and linked her arm with his.]

[lordofthevalley]

[He hadn't quite made it out there, so he just lets her link their arms before heading for the gardens.]

But of course, it would do me well to see them regardless, especially in your company.

[ladyofrivendell]

Of course~

It's likely we'll not have this opportunity again.

[lordofthevalley]

Not for some time at least.

[Which is unfortunate really, he likes other things then you know, death and dreariness.]

You have been comfortable? [Okay this is weird to him, but hey he's got to ask.]

[ladyofrivendell]

Quite true, I suppose. I'm glad we get this chance though.

[Is there anyone that actually prefers that over things like this? Anyone they know, rather.]

Comfortable enough. I miss home and Rivendell at times.

[lordofthevalley]

As am I, there is little cause for celebration back home at present.

[True enough, and he is fine with that line of talk if he has too, but he does squeeze her arm.]

And we miss you in Imladris, when you visit your parents the house is not the same as when you are there.

[ladyofrivendell]

What's happening there?

[She can't help but be curious. Really, Celebrian should be asking but what harm in there in asking something small like this?]

I've made that much of a difference there?

[lordofthevalley]

Another war, different from the one we face here, but it has changed things.

[He doesn't mind sharing, that's something she'll hear about from all of them and is rather harmless. Especially with who was all there, and well...she'd not see it in general.

But at that question? He smiles at her, actually smiles and moves to take both of her hands in his own, to look at her as he talks. This is important, and well, it's been some time since he's been able to do this so do excuse how much of a sap he is.]

You are my wife, the Lady of Imladris herself, the mother of my children. I have little to smile over when you are gone and our children are otherwise busy, none other can replace you. [And for a man that doesn't normally discuss his feelings, admit he has something other then friendship for someone, he hopes she understands that those words are sincere.]

[ladyofrivendell]

Changed things how?

[It's good to see him smile, so very good. It's enough that she doesn't even think to say anything for how sappy he may be, it's all flattering. There's a blush spreading across her cheeks and she lifts their hands to press a kiss against his.]

I could ask for no one better to love me as you do. You make me feel as though I'm the only person that matters.

[lordofthevalley]

I'm as welcoming as you may think, though the valley isn't as full as it once was.

[His people are sailing and it saddens him, but he won't say it outright. Instead he'll focus just on her, and if he can make her happy even with the age difference, well then he'll take it.]

For the longest time you were what saw me through the darkest of times, now you've given me three others to worry over, I could ask for nothing else. [And this time he kisses one of her hands.]

[ladyofrivendell]

It is still as safe as it always has been, isn't it?

[Did others stop coming? Did they fear going there? Questions she wanted to voice but couldn't bring herself to. He looked sad enough at mentioning what he did.]

I hope that I can do that for you here as well. It seems not all dark times are behind us right now. We'll get through it through.

[lordofthevalley]

If the path can be found, they follow it. Though the road is dangerous, even now.

[No one stopped coming but travelers weren't as frequent as he was used too. He could guess what she wanted to say.]

I can not imagine you doing otherwise. And with you, I do not fear being lost in such dark times.

[ladyofrivendell]

I had hoped that peace would last, that dangers on the road would be much less a concern.

[Best almost husband, knowing her so well.]

Nor do I, with you by my side.

[lordofthevalley]

Not nearly so. And not as safe as I would like.

[But he won't say anything more on that, as that will lead to a topic he doesn't want. So moving along.]

I am certain you have heard much about home from your mother. [And it's his small way of asking would she like to learn of more?]

[ladyofrivendell]

I suppose travel will be rare then for any of us when we return. I wouldn't wish to worry you more than I'm sure you already do.

[Oh yes, tempt her with more information. It's very effective, really and the smile on her face proves it.]

She's told me of some thing; that we are wed and that we've three children, one of which is comparable to Luthien herself.

[lordofthevalley]

[He just nods at that, smiling slightly. Yes, more then he does, or rather did. But he's not mentioning that fateful trip, he has others he needs to talk with before this.

But for this? Oh he'll go on about the children, those he doesn't mind.]

Arwen. [And he says her name fondly.] And twin sons, who are more then capable warriors.

[ladyofrivendell]

[She would hope he didn't mind talking about their children. :| This was a subject she could listen to for as long as he would talk of them though.]

Twins~! What are their names?

[lordofthevalley]

[Well you know, she's luck he's just not in the "They're hunting Orcs because of you" mood, okay?. And she was in luck he could go on for some time.]

Elladan and Elrohir. Twin sons, older then Arwen, two finer causes of mayhem you have not met.

[ladyofrivendell]

[That mood would raise questions that nobody wanted answers to or to answer. They're all lucky in the sense.]

Then life is kept lively!

[Heehee.]

[lordofthevalley]

[Oh she has no idea on that one, none.]

Indeed, and your lady mother is of the opinion Arwen should be around such liveliness.

[He's teasing because said lady mother is not around to hear him.]