Celebrimbor Week- Day 2 (Family)
Mirdania- You wish to see me, ada? What is it? *She walks onto my patio where I sip tea among the flowers. As usual, her voice is small like that of a timid mouse.*
Celebrimbor- Over here, deary, why donât we share a sip of tea for a while? *I set down my ink-tipped quill in its stand and pat the seat beside me.*
Mirdania- * This particular request always means I want to speak with her about something important. The drag of her steps and hesitancy to sit quickly is proof of her anxiety.* Of course, ada, what is it youâd like to speak with me about this afternoon?
Celebrimbor- I have asked my friend from Mordor to visit and to bring with him his closest child. After how anxious you were at the party last month, it may be good for you to socialize with one of his own. Perhaps you might share with them the loveliest things about our city? *I grin, patting her head.*
Mirdania- * She looks at me, jaw dropped and eyes as wide as the tea saucers below our cups.* Ada, please reconsider. I think that is a little drastic, is it not? Bringing an uruk like that through the streets would be most alarming, ada! Be sensible, please. * She spoke in a gasp of alarm, though it was clear there was prejudice behind her words.*
Celebrimbor- An uruk like what? Like them? *My tone grows stern with a scolding sting* I do not believe I raised you to speak with that manner in regards to others, did I, little one?
Mirdania- No ada, you did not. I apologize for such disrespect. *She huffs, falling back against her seat.*
Celebrimbor- You are forgiven. *I gently rub her shoulder after my tone returns to its normal gentle state.* I know it is difficult, but as I told my friend, change cannot occur without taking steps, my child. We must bridge this gap between our races somehow if we would like the blood to stop raining. Do you understand?
Mirdania- Yes ada, I do. *She huffed again, unwilling to put up any more of an argument.*
Celebrimbor- *I clap my hands.* Very good, after you finish your tea, Iâd like you to give this to our messenger. Have him deliver it to Mordor, please. *I wobble in my spot, getting cozy with a little giggle.*
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-As it turned out Glug was no more thrilled with this visit than Mirdania. He was dreadfully tired and had to strategically move about the streets to feel comfortable due to the sunlight, despite his layers of clothing. That not to mention the stares and people running out of sight each time he or his father drew close.-
-Once inside Adar and Celebrimbor both introduced their children. However upon doing so it wasnât long before both men became quite lost in each otherâs beauty. This much was obvious to the younger generation in the room as they seemed to be ignored almost immediately after Celebrimbor served Adar tea.-
Celebrimbor- *I giggle stirring in honey that Adar had brought with him to share.* Thank you deary, itâs so lovely that you thought to bring this here for us to share. Moriondor honey is excellent!
Adar- *His cheeks grow rosy and his voice became subdued.* Youâre too kind. But you know Iâm happy to share it anytime with you.
Celebrimbor- Marvelous.*I hum happily savoring the flavor of my first sip of tea before bouncing back to the conversation.* Tell me, how is your young lad doing these days?
Adar- Glûg? Yes he is well. His wife is a little ruffled that I dragged him away from his fatherly duties of watching my grandchild but she will get over that. *He begins to laugh.*
Celebrimbor- OH! You never said you had a grandchild, how lovely! *I nearly squeak giddy, one might think there were cupid hearts in my eyes as we spoke. Talk of the tiniest souls always has this effect on me.*
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Glûg- So how long do you think it will take before your own Lord Father realizes that mine has eyes for him. *He points to us both looking doe eyed at one another.*
-Pan back to our lovely couple who inhabit a dreamy state.-
Adar- *He looks at me with fluttering lashes.* Um yes, he is only just a baby. Perhaps I can bring you a sketch of him when we next meet? *His voice only grew softer, I could easily compare it to a cloud passing the sky.*
Celebrimbor- Yes please I anxiously await to see your artistic skills. *I feel myself lean forward in interest with my own cheeks darkening. A small smirk lifts as I spy his gorgeous hands. I cannot help but imagine them being put to work on something truly beautiful.*
-What other artistic talents are you hiding, sweet sir?- *I hum in question to myself*
-Back to Glûg and Mirdania-
Mirdania- *she rolls her eyes.* Goodness I haven't the slightest notion... It's quite obvious of an attraction. Ada will come into the forge half in a dream after each of their "political meetings". You ought to have heard him after the party last month. Everyone who passed could hear him pining in his study.
Glûg- *He looks dead pan at his own father.* That is far too familiar. My own will run off to his hives or "secret place" in the forest near home in longing. He thinks no one notices but we all know.
Mirdania- *She nods rubbing her temples.* Exactly as it is here... we all see it too.
Glûg- Yep... *he mirrors her* We all have seen him run off with his "boyfriend" in the earliest part of the morning as well.
Mirdania- boyfriend? *she almost looked offended as she spoke*
GlĂ»g- Yes, my Lord Father is a poly type. He feels most balanced with two at the same time within the same space.but I digress, in regards to his current lover, he says they are "trying things out" *he makes finger quotes* Again we all see that they are both mad for each other. I canât say that Iâd be too surprised if they made a similar arrangement.
Mirdania- Oh? Yes, I believe I have heard of such a thing before. I suppose I could understand that, not one person should be expected to provide everything for the other. Having a third could even the responsibility of love for all involved. *she nodded deeply in thought* Who is the other?? Surely not one of your kin?? I hear he refers to all of his people as his children. I suppose that would explain the title you give him. How interesting.*She sits in thought, then turns to Glûg as he speaks.*
Glûg- oh no! Our Lord Father is very much not interested in us in such a way. The other lover is the elf Elrond.
Mirdania- Really! the high King's harold!? *She gasped in astonishment as tea was spilled. She was quite astonished at how easy it was to talk to him. Each word seemed to draw her in further.*
Glûg-*he shrugs unsure of what she means. but lets it go. these things are above what he cares to pay attention to* Apparently so.
-Pan back to Adar and Celebrimbor-
Adar- *That little smirk evoked a bashful coo that rolled out of his throat. Then not long after a deep rumbling pûr erupted in his chest. His darling appearance was tied up handsomely like a bow with the softest sparkle of his sky blue eyes.*
Celebrimbor- *Of course my curiosity distracts me from the fine art of his unique figure. There were things that I had to explore!* Do all uruk make such delightful sounds? I remember you making such calls at the party last we met. Though come to think of it, I'm sure Iâve heard them during our other meetings. *I cannot help my bubbly nature. It practically takes over me as Iâm always eager to learn.*
Adar- *He snaps back gasping with fidgeting tapping fingers.* Um... Yes... It depends on our mood and company.
Celebrimbor- Fascinating! Do tell me more about it if you please! *I lean in when my interest is piqued further. The grin over my face is wide with excitement.*
Adar-*His eyes widen much like my daughters had the day we spoke in the garden. Then a most peculiar sound like that of a startled kitten rolled out of his mouth in response. he even jumps in his seat with a look of astonishment*
Celebrimbor- * I cannot help myself. Adar is one of the most interesting fellows I have met. Behind his silence is a world much deeper than the depth of the ocean. This much I am sure of. So naturally I have to question this gorgeous being!* And that sound! what does it mean or perhaps it is just a natural body function??
Adar-*He straightened up appearing to collect his thoughts. Then he began to explain himself.* Uruk pûrring means different things depending on the context *he blushes deeply* you might say in this context in a way I simply enjoy your company. The trßl can mean a plethora of things too. This time it was because you caught me off guard with your interest. I didn't expect it to fascinate you so. However, yes we all pûr and trßl. *What he didn't say was that he was submissively pûrring due to being deeply enamored by my beauty. The trßl was of lovesick nervousness as well as surprise.*
Celebrimbor- *I looked at him wide eyed with wonder sipping every word he has to say as if it were a part of tea time. * Please go on! Tell me more! What of that melodic coo? Does it have any social meaning among your culture? Am I referring to that call correctly?
Adar- *Adarâs eyes were bugging out of their sockets by now. However I was far too occupied to notice, as I often block all other things out when I am on a path of discovery.* That? That is *He was starting to feel trapped in conversation. Though, I simply took his stuttering as a gesture of him attempting to explain his radically different uruk ways to an outsider like myself.* It... *He sighs taking a breath to gather courage.* It is a sound one who is in love makes... *He hangs his head, he feels the need to escape immediately* I.. Iâm sorry that was far too forward of me. I will not trouble you any further, if you'll excuse me.. * He begins to lift up from his seat. His face washes over with a sort of pain that attacks my heart.*
Celebrimbor- Please don't. *I grab Adar's hand* Don't leave... I.. I missed you. I think it's lovely that you feel the way you do. *I stand beside Adar then cup his face leaning in for a kiss* Perhaps we can talk tonight? Once the children are off doing as they will?
Adar- *Another trĂźl escaped his throat then he found himself hypnotized by the gentleness of the act* Yes... Yes please, I would like that very much.
-Back to Glûg and Mirdania-
GlĂ»g- * He makes a face to his unlikely new friend.* Please tell me there is a different place to be other than hanging around here. Itâs as if they have forgotten we're here! *He announces that last statement loud enough for both of us to hear. But neither of us responded, evoking a sigh from him.*
Mirdania- *She returns it equally disturbed by our bold behavior.* Yes⊠I thought you would never speak up.
- Without a word more, the two of them escape the awkward situation, leaving their parents in privacy.-