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[naganye]

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Now and then, Aradir didn’t really like being here. As far as he was concerned, his skills were better put to use abroad. But apparently his superiors thought differently. As an apology for thinking he was dead, HQ had given him a command here, at home, in the beautiful Surrey countryside, helping train new recruits. Usually, Captains like him weren’t given such postings, let alone people be Captains at his age- he was only a few years older than the new recruits, for goodness’ sake, and was commanding people older than him- but Aradir understood their need to apologise. This was the best way they could do that. Still, it was a little boring. Aradir spent most of his time cooking, reading or doing paperwork. To be fair to HQ, it was helping.

However, this afternoon, he had received some interesting paperwork. The new recruits would be graduating soon but one of them hadn’t done well at all- unfortunately, one of the ones who would be sent back to prison if he didn’t pass. Aradir had him waiting outside his office right now. One of his people had advised him to just let the boy go to prison, but that didn’t sit right with Aradir at all.

“Come in, Recruit,” He called, putting the papers down.

[first-son-of-finwe]

-leaves snakes in his bed-

-screeches as he lifts the covers- Oh...that witch!!

[gxldenfinwe]

(have some sisterly advice) "Indis, be wary of the charms of the Noldor. They are like dogs, quick to bite down and slow to let go."

“Finwë is not like that,” She carefully folded the letter up and tucked it into her diary, fingers lingering tenderly. “He says he will petition the Valar to let him marry again. He is so sweet, sister. Your judgement is clouded.”

[ossoraca]

"You are going to need to come and stay with your father for a few days. After that you can do as you please."

“No!” Aicarmo growled at her, “Get away from me, Vanya bitch!” A red haze descended over his vision as he pounced on her.

[warriorlantern-blog]

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“ Last time you broke in, it was kinda funny but now I’m starting to think you want something from me. ”

[naganye]

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Jor’s new boss was waiting in the castle lobby. For a Norman castle built on Roman foundations, it was in a very good condition, well maintained. Whilst most castles that old might have the remnants of an old tower here or there, there was none of that here. The interior looked Medieval, with perhaps a touch of Tudor here or there.

“I’ll take you on a tour,” She greeted Jor warmly, “Let’s start with the hall. We host the occasional wedding now and then. Unlike most castles, the chapel is very small,” She started to take him around. Whilst most places might have a few modern refurbishments, this place didn’t, even in the tiny cafe and shop, situated in a small room off to the side of the lobby. Thankfully, though, windows had been fitted.

Upstairs, there were various antiques, going back far beyond even the Roman period. All were arranged by era in separate rooms.

“This is one of the few Scythian collections,” The woman told Jor as they went into the first room, “It’s an odd collection, on the whole. The last room ends has items from World War Two. Any questions so far before we move on?”

[first-son-of-finwe]

"You would hardly know how to use the venom, I left that learnings to Nolofinwe. No, it is ore, I am not so thoughtless as to give gifts to your half siblings and ignore you, Feanaro."

"Well, there is always time to learn," he muttered, opening up the box.

"I would have thought that you would revel in being deliberately thoughtless."

[first-son-of-finwe]

"Do not think I have left you out of the gift giving, 'nephew'?" Leuca smirked a bit and held out a wooden box, "A rare ore that only can be found on the top of Mount Taniquetil, I thought it might interest you."

Feanaro narrowed his eyes as he took the box, not liking Leucawen's tone - not that he ever did.

"I was not aware of this gift giving, 'aunt.' How uncharacteristic of you. What is this, then? Some of Manwe's droppings, perhaps, or some snake venom?"

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