happily inching towards somarium once more

[tiriel]

The "home game of my heart"... is it? Well. Finer words were never spoken, to end one's indecision. You've long wished to return and now you shall have it, and I would not endorse it if it were too hasty a decision. It is a place of which you are familiar, and comfortable. I think it will be a fine place in this instance.

It is I who must heed your council this time around, for I am unfamiliar with the place which I am bound whereas you - you have much experience there. A trying change it shall be, but a change I shall endure all the same.

And to the other thing which surprised you, I say only this... little happens if only by chance.

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[moonlit_star]

Sometimes change is not something to endure but enjoy.

[tiriel]

I do not doubt it. And yet, it cannot be denied that some adapt better than others to such changes.

[moonlit_star]

And what would you consider yourself?

[tiriel]

[ He gives it a moments' worth of consideration; though he hardly needs to think to know the correct answer. ]

One who would accept change, but does not seek it.

[moonlit_star]

A wise answer, but I am not surprised.

[tiriel]

Many years has taught me in this way, and it would take much to see it change.

[moonlit_star]

It is not necessary to change.

[tiriel]

No, I think not. And yet, those who would be changed are wonderful.

[ There is warmth, and fondness in those words - for the mortal types who adapt and grow and change. ]

[moonlit_star]

There are times when change is most needed, and we must help those whom would seek to bring it. There are other times when change can only bring misfortune.

It takes the right kind of mind to know when which one is occurring.

[tiriel]

Certainly. It seems you too are quite wise. Wisdom like that seldom comes without much experience.

[moonlit_star]

I've had years to assist me gain my knowledge.

[tiriel]

Years have their way of leaving their marks.

[moonlit_star]

It is the price of wisdom.

[thelastking]

Vedui', heruamin.

[ He inclines his head in greetings. ]

It would seem that you and I are bound to meet once more.

[tiriel]

Tolo hi.

[ He welcomes Aragorn with a warm smile. Gently he bids him to join him; to sit at his side. ]

It is a kind fate that deems it so.

[thelastking]

Very kind, indeed.

[ A smile slowly graces him as he takes his place beside the Lord of Rivendell. ]

Yet, I can only wonder what sort of fate awaits for the two of us.

[tiriel]

[ Though the smile does not fade from his face, his grey eyes are dark and his mind filled with many serious thoughts. ]

I have not decided yet what I should feel about what I know, knowing that there is still much I do not. But I do know that dreams are not things to be taken lightly.

[thelastking]

[ He watches Elrond in silence, frowning somewhat at the worry that lingered in those wise gray eyes. ]

Our dreams shouldn't be privy to all. This much I know and understand, yet our dreams and thoughts will be placed on display.

[tiriel]

[ Whether or not he wished to bring about unease, it was inevitable, and rather than curbing his thoughts and fears, he was frank about them. ]

We are not masters of our dreams, and often we are not fit to interpret them ourselves, much less the dreams of others. And of course we all have things that we would rather keep locked away.

I'm not sure the purpose, but it feels that this is something that could all too easily lead to misunderstanding, or things wholly unpleasant.

[ladyofrivendell]

Leaving Imladris to go to someplace you've no knowledge? I'm almost surprised, melamin, but I know you are wise and will do what you think best.

[tiriel]

Little, but not no knowledge; though none of it is first hand.

[ He softly corrected; his voice filled with all the fondness in the world. And for all his preparations to move forward, he was now filled with the desire to linger here. ]

[ladyofrivendell]

Of course~

I hope that you'll find some comfort of home there.

[tiriel]

There are some comforts which can be had.

And yet...

[ There are many things of which he is also worried. ]

[ladyofrivendell]

And yet..?

[Gently questioning, because she wants to try to comfort him, even though she knows she's trapped here.]

[tiriel]

That which comforts, can also bring worry.

[He shakes his head.] Things have become more complicated. Now I fear for our daughter.

[ladyofrivendell]

Arwen... She is to join you there then?

[There's a sad look on her face for but a moment before she tries to look brave.]

She would be safe with you there, I am sure. For I've never had to fear for your well-being.

[elvenkind]

My dreams wax toward shadow. [ Due to be taken from her point of waning, Arwen is not looking forward to what they may reveal if she arrives in the new land with her father. ] You will be there?

[ Every inch of her hopes so. ]

[tiriel]

Fear not, what dreams may bring. [He holds his arms open to her. Knowing that he cannot protect her from all that may come in her future, his first thought is that at least he can support her through it all, no matter what may come to pass.] I will be with you.

[elvenkind]

[ She leans into the embrace, tucked safely in loving arms. ]

I would not be without you.

[ If she could choose to always have him with her, to have everything she wants, it would be so. ]

[tiriel]

[ And there she will stay until she wishes it otherwise.

There is much he would have her hear; yet he feels that there is little time. Elrond refuses to rush words, so instead he chooses wisely. ]

We are, none of us, the masters of our dreams. Unbidden, they will speak to us; perhaps in this place more than any other.

It is not shadow you face. It is yourself.