An Unamused Elf

[silvertree]

Fate has very little to do with our meeting today for this was predetermined long before you've noticed my presence.

[ A slight frown settles on his lips as he regards the "scribe". It's quite easy to see that he's displeased. ]

Am I bound to you as you are bound to me? If so, this bond will vex us both if we do not strive to nurture it well.

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[ribbonsinherhair]

I don't think there's such a thing as "too freely"!

Especially when I'm just telling the truth!

[silvertree]

Then you humble me with such flattery, young maiden.

[ribbonsinherhair]

"Young maiden"?

[ Now you've got her giggling ]

You can call me Aerith, it's much shorter than that.

Although I don't mind being referred to as a maiden really!

[silvertree]

[ Such an amiable young woman she is. Aerith almost reminds him of his granddaughter, Arwen, when she was a young elfling. ]

That I agree and if I dare so state your name is quite beautiful, almost elven in design.

[ribbonsinherhair]

Thank you!

Oh! It seems "Elven"?

[ Long pause, she's thinking the word over as to whether she's heard it before ]

Oh! Elves like in fairy-tales?

Wait a minute, you've got pointed ears and you're really tall.

[ Processing... ]

You're an Elf, aren't you! Ha-ha! Can't fool me!

So that's why you're so handsome!

[silvertree]

Still speaking freely, I see.

[ Though his expression is devoid of any emotion, there's a hint of amusement lurking within Celeborn's gaze as he speaks with her. ]

Although, you are correct. I am of Elvenkind.

[ribbonsinherhair]

Of course!

Hmm, now I'm trying to remember the stories I read about elves, I can ask you all sorts of things about them now!

So, let me think...

Do all elves live in the forest? Do you all shoot bows and arrows?

[silvertree]

For a fairytale to become a fairytale, a slither of truth is necessary. Therefore, your inquiry has been answered.

[ribbonsinherhair]

Well, I was also going to ask if you ever say any riddles but you answered that one for me there!

So... What were some of the more unusual things I read. What about "borrowing" things from peoples' houses? Do you ever do that?

[silvertree]

Elves have no need to "borrow" needlessly from others, bain gwenn.

[ He pauses briefly. ]

Only simple minded people do.

[ribbonsinherhair]

Oh? "Bain Gwenn"? Have you given me a pet name already?

[silvertree]

[ He gawks her for a moment, slightly taken back by her comment. However, the moment passes as quickly as it came. ]

Forgive me if I seem rude but where do you hail from?

[ Celeborn is definitely changing topic now! ]

[ribbonsinherhair]

Oh... I wonder if that's a yes or a no?

[ She smiles and shrugs innocently ]

I guess you could say I'm from Midgar, but I don't know exactly where I was born.

[silvertree]

[ Celeborn can already tell she doesn't hail from anywhere on Arda, thus her answer doesn't surprise him. ]

You hail from Midgar but your true origins are unknown to you.

[ribbonsinherhair]

Yeah, I don't remember a lot of my early childhood.

[ She shrugs a little at this, Aerith is relatively matter-of-fact about it her past as she knows it's something that can't be changed now ]

Anyway, you should ask someone their name before asking where they're from!

[silvertree]

You are quite right, I would suppose.

[ Did you hear that, Aerith? The Elven Lord may have chuckled just now. ]

Although, I do believe it is my turn for the ceremonial introductions.

[ribbonsinherhair]

[ She smiles back contentedly ]

Well, you'll have to introduce yourself then!

And just before you do, I'll quickly say that my name is Aerith.