Introducing the People of Paradisa

[silvertree]

Who: The Lord and Lady of Lothlórien & Everyone
What: While the two love birds have a romantic picnic within the courtyard, several nosy imps decide to crash their little party.
When: Midday
Where: The Gardens
Rating: PG-13 and much embarrassment on Celeborn's part.

[The gentle autumn breeze welcomed the two star-crossed lovers as they dined together upon several blankets spun from the finest wool. It was the perfect afternoon for a picnic, one comprised of clear sunny skies damped in bright cyan and fluffy white clouds that rolled past in an endless march to the distant horizon. Such a day was like most others here in paradise but what made this day so unique from others was two lovers who sat under the shadow of a sturdy maple tree. They dined and laughed in unison, the two of them greatly enjoying their time together in the form of flirtatious quips and innocent kisses. It was quite ridiculous how in love these two were but anyone with eyes could tell that they're definitely take their vows seriously.

Gently brushing his lips against Galadriel's hand, Celeborn was honestly not aware of the small crowd that gathered nearby. It seemed that many of Galadriel's friends have taken an interest in their timeless romance, many of which seemed more impish than curious. While he most certainly welcomes any and all of his wife's dear friends, Celeborn might be the first to remind them that this sacred time he shares with his beloved is his and his alone.

The Lord of Lothlórien can be a tad selfish like that.]

The glorious shine of the day fails in comparison to your beauty, my eternal queen.

[He whispers quietly with a faint smirk curling upon his lips. Celeborn could go on for days in admiration of Galadrial's celestial beauty but he rather not embarrass her so in public.]

Comments

[inafadingcrown]

Did you? [A careful look goes here] I am surprised that none objected to the presence of so young a child.

[silvertree]

How true. The presence of a mere child such as yourself must've caused great worry amongst members of the expedition.

[ He's watching Conan with cautious interest now. ]

[deductiongeek]

There were lots of people who worried. But they didn't notice I was there until it was too late for objection to do any good.

[All of which had been carefully calculated of course.]

[inafadingcrown]

As you had intended, no doubt. [You could just sound a little sorry about it, you know. For appearances.]

[silvertree]

Such arrogance in your boasting, child.

[ The Elvenlord's tone becomes a tad stern now. ]

Surely you gave no thought to the predicament you've placed your colleagues within by your presence. Had you been maimed or killed, they would have suffered tenfold and blamed themselves for your untimely demise.

[deductiongeek]

Is it really boasting when I am just telling what happened?

And there was no need for anyone to worry. I have lots of experience with dangerous situations!

[inafadingcrown]

And yet you felt the need to travel in secrecy; you knew full well that they would have concerns.

[silvertree]

[ He nods in agreement with his wife. ] If you see no error in your ways, then perhaps you are still young at mind.

[deductiongeek]

[Conan's expression twitches faintly. He hated this kind of conversation. It wasn't like he could explain that he was actually seventeen. And most likely far more competent and experienced in dangerous situations than most of the adults in the castle. Compared with some of what he had seen in his own world, a simple exploration didn't seem that dangerous to him.]

I'm seven. Of course I'm still young in mind. Isn't that expected from a child? And I didn't travel secretly. I just didn't tell anyone I was going. It isn't like I have a guardian here. I take care of myself.

[inafadingcrown]

[Conan, you really aren't very good at faking being a child. She narrows her eyes a little and just gives him a look.]

In many ways, you seem capable beyond your years. [Take that observation as you will.] Yet there are certain limitations you cannot escape.

[silvertree]

Limitations that may have gotten others killed in your stead.

[ Take that as you will, Conan. These Elves have a tendency to speak the truth no one really wants to hear. Ever. ]

[deductiongeek]

[Conan had never accepted any of the limitations of his condition. Every time he encountered one, he just created a new way to compensate. For the weakness of his child body. For short legs and short arms and the way most adults simple dismissed his opinions and observations without consideration.

And as for others being killed, that would not happen. He would not allow that to happen. He'd always taken great care that if there was any risk that came from his actions, it would fall solely on himself.]

And what kind of limitations are you talking about?

[inafadingcrown]

Can you wield a weapon? Are you fully capable of defending yourself?

[silvertree]

Can you defend others?

[ He chimed in quickly after his wife. ]

If you cannot defend yourself and defend others, then why thrust yourself in the middle of danger so wantonly?

[deductiongeek]

I don't run into danger. Dangerous situations just happen around me a lot.

[He doesn't answer the question about the weapons. He knew himself to be more than capable of defending himself and protecting everyone around him. But such skills and gadgets were of most use when no one knew he had them.]

[inafadingcrown]

[Sigh] You are incorrigible.

[silvertree]

Such arrogance is truly unbecoming, young one. [ They're warning you, Conan. Better take that warning or else something dangerous may happen someday. ]

[deductiongeek]

[You mean like being trapped as a child and forced to live under a false identity while watching any chance of returning to his real life slowly disappear?]

I'm a detective. Just like Shinichi-niichan and Heiji-niichan!

[inafadingcrown]

[...something like that.]

Neither of those names mean aught to me, I fear.