Open Post

[stonebird]

I. The sun is hot - swelteringly so - but there is an impressive spread under an ornate tent, waiting for a party to begin. Brightly clothed ladies and lords are wandering about like so many colorful birds, speaking of topics that are both light-hearted and threatening. Do not be fooled by the finery around you; this is a jungle filled to the brim with predators. In fact, lions, tigers and panthers might be kinder! At least they are more straight-forward. These are political predators and they take no prisoners.

On the fringes of the party, there stands a tall young woman with hair of auburn. She is looking towards the bay, her focus reaching across the water to somewhere else; somewhere better. Will you take your chances with the party or seek an escape with her?

II. Winter winds blow stinging crystals of ice against the faces, hands and any other uncovered body part of anyone standing outside of the dark castle. There are lights in the windows - a welcoming, alluring warmth - and the front gate is unlatched. Are you daring enough to enter?

III. The mountain is staggeringly high and the air is thin. Yet, at a seemingly impossible height, there is a fortress. Within the walls of said fortress, there is far too much silence. Your footsteps echo against the stone walls and floor - an empty, lonely sound. In the distance, a door creaks and your footsteps are not alone. Do you hide or confront the stranger?

IV. Create your own!

Comments

[stonebird]

"He would be glad we have one another no matter if we travel or find a place to rest." she smiles at his forethought, "Is it possible for us to visit Rivendell on the way?"

Because of the scars on his hand, she embraces his arm instead.

[bythewaves]

"He would." Maglor smiles back at her and falters briefly.

"I... yes, I suppose... it will be very empty, by now, but Elladan and Elrohir still rule there, what few of their folk remain..."

[stonebird]

"Does it make you uncomfortable?" she peers at his face inquisitively, "I do not mind seeing it from afar. I heard it had a waterfall and I have never seen one..."

[bythewaves]

"No." He smiles at her fondly. "Just a little sad. I would have liked you to see it at it's best. But the Elves are Sailing - it is the Age of Men."

[stonebird]

"You will be lonely." she knows that without needing to question it. He has been lonely. Even if he is surrounded by Elves, he will be alone if none are his kin or those who love him.

"I will not stay in any house if you do not visit often."

[bythewaves]

"I am used to lonely." He shrugs and smiles at her. "But if you are here, I will not be, true?"

[stonebird]

"I think...I became that way in Westeros." she frowns at his smile, "Yes. I will stave off your loneliness with all I can give."

[bythewaves]

"Ahhh, no frowns my little hawk." He reaches over to tug her hair lightly

"Tis a new start for you, hm? Hopefully, a better life." He will see that it is so.

[stonebird]

"I want to give you what I am being given, Uncle." she hesitates before pulling his hair in revenge, "Infinitely so. I am with you!"

[bythewaves]

He squeaks in mock consternation at her when she does, promptly retaliating.

"I wish Maedhros could be here as well, but I will keep you safe."

[stonebird]

Her grin is entirely unapologetic. He is not the first to pull her hair!

"By tugging out all my hair?"

[bythewaves]

"I am only pulling lightly." He teases in return, coiling a strand of red around his finger briefly.

[stonebird]

"Now you sound like one of my little brothers!" she turns her head to give his hand a kiss.

[bythewaves]

He laughs at her softly.

"I am good at being a younger brother." He says simply. "I will have to fall out of the habit, again."

[stonebird]

"You needn't fall out of it if you do not wish to." she gives him a smile of understanding, "Age doesn't matter."

[bythewaves]

"Maybe" He hums back. "But you need more than a brother, for now. Do you think you are up to walking some distance?"

[stonebird]

"You are right. I need a friend and an Uncle." she laughs, "I will walk for as long as it takes and not complain."

[bythewaves]

"I worry about your feet." He murmurs softly. "Your shoes are not the best. But I think we will take it slowly until we can get someplace where I can find you a horse to ride."

[stonebird]

"Sore feet seem a small price to pay." she shrugs her shoulders delicately, "I will not say no to a horse. You know the land better than I." but she has traveled to King's Landing from Winterfell and from King's Landing to the Eyrie. Those were not short journeys, though, granted, she had not walked the whole way.

[bythewaves]

"Hm. I can, at least find a cobbler, I think." He smiles at her. "But for tonight - there should be some sea caves near here that will suit for shelter, and the sea is always a good source of dinner."

[stonebird]

"Are you a talented fisherman?" she glances at the sea curiously, "I have not had much fish."

Certainly not at Winterfell and she would rather forget anything she managed to keep down in King's Landing.

[bythewaves]

"I like to think myself so! Well, I do better fishing than hunting, at any rate."

He smiles at her. "Although I have neither line nor tackle, and we will have to content ourselves with the tidepools, today."

[stonebird]

"Fishing would be more appealing to me, I think." because she isn't terribly fond of the idea of killing an animal with her hands or a weapon, "I will help you in any way I can."

She is amazed that he can survive on such ingenuity. But this is not the first time his skills have left her in awe.

[bythewaves]

"That will have to wait a little, I fear." He smiles at her.

"Come then - at this time of year there should be mussels in the tidepools. We may even snare a crab or two."

[stonebird]

"I have the best teacher when the time comes." she returns his smile, stepping along the path at his side, "What do mussels taste like?"

He may make a seafood lover out of her!