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[ladyofrivendell]

[There's a gentle laugh before the elven woman acknowledges her mundane.]

I'm not so eager as you to find others I know here. Though I will be glad to see my family, should the chance come to me. And I'm glad that you've decided against ever taking me from a more... painful point in my life. It will things much happier for all of us, I'm sure.

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[inafadingcrown]

Celebrían... [Her eyes go wide and she just stares.]

[inafadingcrown]

[But not for long. She doesn't hesitate to gather her daughter into her arms and kiss the top of her head. It doesn't matter how old she is, Celebrían will always be her baby.]

I have missed you so.

brb gonna go and sob a little bit

[ladyofrivendell]

[There are no complaints from this daughter, wrapping her arms around Galadriel and holding on, eyes closing.]

And I've missed you. So very much.

[silvertree]

...Celebrian.

[ He almost doesn't say her name in fear of her vanishing like the illusion he assumes her to be. ]

Is that truly you?

[ladyofrivendell]

[Can illusion hugs feel so real? No, they can't so as Celebrian hugs her father, that should be answer enough.]

It is.

I will join you ;;

[inafadingcrown]

[And she's content to remain like this for a while. But eventually, she pulls back and offers a little smile.]

You look well.

[silvertree]

[ That certainly answers his question enough. He returns his daughter's affection in the form of a tight embrace. ]

Oh, Celebrian, you've returned.

[ Gently smoothing back her long silver hair, a trait she inherited from him no less, Celeborn gazes at her worriedly. The last time they've spoke was the day she disappeared from his life. Galadriel and him were heart broken over her decision to leave Arda, yet they could not fault her.

In truth, Celeborn still blames himself for failing to protect her. The same blame that Galadriel shares as well. ]

Nae saian luume'.

/clings

[ladyofrivendell]

As do you. And I feel so, as well.

I haven't gone through... anything yet. I haven't sailed yet.

[She really wants to put Galadriel at ease, because she doesn't want her family to worry. At all.]

[ladyofrivendell]

[She holds onto him, glad for him returning the embrace. Celebrian's gaze is fond, of course, because he's her father. And she always misses seeing her parents.]

I haven't left yet. It's a small blessing that I come from a time before that

[She doesn't need to mention what "that" is, she's sure.]

I've missed you, ada.

[inafadingcrown]

I am glad. [It's a mercy; to bring her here with those memories in her head and in her heart would be unthinkable.]

I hope you will encounter your children here; you will be so proud of all they have become.

[ladyofrivendell]

I hope that I will too. I've missed much of their lives, I know.

How does Lothlorien fare?

[silvertree]

[ His eyes widen significantly from her confession. ]

You hail from...before?

[ Now he seems somewhat confused. ]

If so, then why is it that you know of your fate?

[ladyofrivendell]

My mundane gave me warning of it so that I wouldn't find myself confused by any attention here.

[inafadingcrown]

For which you are blameless.

[But she gives a little smile there.] It has not changed overmuch since you saw it last; it stands as a haven still.

[silvertree]

I see.

[ He nods in understanding, yet he's uncertain if he should feel grateful for her mun's role in this. Celeborn would rather that his daughter wasn't told of the future that awaits her. Let her live blissfully in happiness until such a day comes. ]

Then they have my thanks.

[ladyofrivendell]

[She knows but it doesn't make it any easier.]

I should like to see it again someday. It's still home, jsut as much as Imladris.

[ladyofrivendell]

And your own has mine, for letting me see you here.

[silvertree]

I would have came to you even without their accord.

[ Or rather he would've tried. ]

[inafadingcrown]

You know you are welcome always. [Until you are no longer able to come. She doesn't say it, but she knows they are both thinking of it.]

[ladyofrivendell]

I know. Nothing would keep my family away, I'm sure.

[Hugging again.]

[ladyofrivendell]

I do and I shall visit when next the opportunity arises.

[inafadingcrown]

[She bites her tongue, keeping herself from issuing warnings that will be of little use. Celebrían knows; there is little point in saying such things.]

Good. [She reaches out and brushes back her daughter's hair. She's smiling, but she can't quite help the tears in her eyes.]

[ladyofrivendell]

[Celebrían smiles as well, reaching to lightly brush away any tears that fall. And then she hugs her, holding on tightly almost as though she were an elfling again and something had frightened her.]

[inafadingcrown]

[And Galadriel holds her equally tightly, almost as if she's afraid she'll lose her the moment she lets go.]

I am so sorry, henig. [With anyone else she might pretend. She would put on a brave face and not speak of it, but she can't. Not with Celebrían. She owes her too much. She failed her in ways she can never make up.] I should have foreseen it. I should have protected you.

[ladyofrivendell]

No, please don't do this to yourself, naneth.

[She's going to hold on for awhile, in the hopes of taking away her mothers sadness.]

You all did [will do] as best as could be done. We'll not be parted forever.

[She might cry a little now.]

[silvertree]

Of course not, nothing shall ever keep us away again.

[ He returns her hug, and gently kisses her cheek. ]

I promise you.

[ladyofrivendell]

And you've always kept your promises.

[silvertree]

[ He almost smiled at that. ]

I cannot say I'm without fault, but I earnestly do try. You are our daughter, Celebrian. You are the proof of our union; the proof of our love.

[inafadingcrown]

[They'll just cry together, then. Which is cathartic, in its own way.]

I would move mountains for you, were it in my power.

[ladyofrivendell]

No one is and I know that you do. I couldn't ask for more.

[ladyofrivendell]

[And hold onto each other.]

I know that you would.

[inafadingcrown]

[She pulls away and moves to wipe the tears from Celebrían's face.]

Forgive me; this should be a joyous meeting. I did not intend to mar it with regret and tears.

[ladyofrivendell]

There's nothing to forgive. We've more than enough time to enjoy being together here.

[inafadingcrown]

And for that I give my blessings.

[ladyofrivendell]

As do I.

Please, tell me everything you can naneth. What I'll be missing, about you and adar. About Elrond.

[inafadingcrown]

[A soft chuckle.] You ask a great deal, my dear. There is much to tell.

[ladyofrivendell]

I cannot help myself, I'm curious.