in regards to Exsilium closing

[kilimanjaro]

If you're looking for words of comfort, go bother someone else.

[A moment later there's a sigh.] ...No, I'm sorry, I'm not mad at you. I'm upset about this too. So much has changed since I've come to this place, and I don't want to lose it. I don't want to wake up back on the quest and not remember. Celebrian, Lady Galadriel, Caspian, Tempest... They're all my friends now.

Promise me I won't forget them.

[Kili drops his head into his hands.] My poor mother!

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[daughteroftheforest]

It does not matter where you are.

I will always find you.

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili might have gone a little weak in the knees just then. He manages a small smile.]

I know you will.

[ladyofrivendell]

[Bri is there almost suddenly, sitting by Kili and pulling him into a hug. And then pressing a soft kiss to the top of his head.]

I hope that you will be allowed to remember. As I hope that I will be able to.

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili hugs back almost without thought, leaning in against her and letting out another sigh.]

I won't let this separate us, Bri. We're family now. Family sticks together.

[ladyofrivendell]

We are. Do not worry, we will find somewhere to go.

[Every one is already asking for game pitches after all.]

[kilimanjaro]

[He nods.]

I know, I know. I just...hope it works out properly.

[ladyofrivendell]

It will, I promise. In the mean time, let us make everything we have done worth the time we spent there.

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili nods again, a slow smile lighting up his face.] Agreed. I don't want to waste a single moment.

[itisourfight]

You will carry them all within you, even if they may be hidden from your mind's eye at times.

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili's quiet for a moment before he nods, slowly.] Aye, I think you're right.

[itisourfight]

All stories come to a close, but in this realm of infinite possibilities they all remain, too.

[ Tauriel smiles, though it is a weak and rather sad-looking attempt. ]

As you remain a part of all that I am no matter if I know it or not. Even if in this fractured existence I sometimes live a life where I never knew you.

[kilimanjaro]

[He watches her curiously, listening rather intently.]

It is a strange place indeed, that is true.

[itisourfight]

It is. And we are marked by each and every experience in it no matter how many times they attempt to make time flow backwards. The friendships you formed, the experiences you had... they will play a part in your future even if the influence must remain a hidden one at times.

[aduial]

[ he is in pain. perhaps a different sort of pain than she knows readily how to mend. but she will try, and tentatively lays a hand upon his shoulder. ]

There are none who ever could or would forget you, Kili.

They will remember. And you will see them again.

[ as she has hoped to see him again. she has been worried. ]

[kilimanjaro]

[He looks up at the touch to his shoulder, brown eyes seeking comfort as he gazes up at her.

A tiny smile tugs at his lips at her words.]

...Your words bring some measure of comfort, thank you.

[aduial]

[ she returns his smile with a small one of her own, and takes a seat next to him. ]

You are always welcome. I pray you remember that.

[ her features soften. ]

And that I am always here for you.

[kilimanjaro]

[Awww, Tauriel. Kili's smile widens and he gives a small nod.]

You are a true friend and I am forever in your debt.

[aduial]

[ her own smile widens in return. ]

Nonsense. There is no debt. Is this not what friends are for, mellon?

Whenever you have need of me, I will be here.

gosh, the kili/tauriel threads have all given me feels! all the feels!

[let_it_go]

[The idea that one would be unhappy to leave a game - that sounded foreign to Elsa. She couldn't imagine being forced to join one, to leave her home, her sister, her duties . . .]

[Still, this dwarf's pain was very real.]

I am sorry.

yes good i'm doing my job properly then!

[kilimanjaro]

[It's not so much leaving the game itself as it is leaving behind his friends and the life he's made there. Kili lets out a sigh and shrugs.]

There's nothing that can be done now.

they are so lovely together baww

[let_it_go]

Does this happen often? I mean - being taken to one place, only to be forced to leave when it closes shop?

they really are <3

[kilimanjaro]

[Kili shrugs.] This is the first time it has happened to me, but from what I understand, it is hardly uncommon.

[let_it_go]

I would not wish anyone to be parted from those they care for.

Again, I'm sorry.

[rangerandking]

It is not meant to end yet. Make the most of your time and perhaps you and your friends will find a new home to call your own in the wake of an end?

[kilimanjaro]

[He nods thoughtfully.] There is a place where I am to go...A few of my family and friends will follow, I think.