Scholarly Mischief

half-elven:

elrohir-sonofelrond:

Is there a point in hiding my thoughts from Elladan? It is taking all of my energy to do so, and I am already so weak…

Weak? What is happening?

Tell me, Ada….how many ways are there for our kind to lose our immortality? ….I am aware that we can die of a broken heart….the grief that follows…

Is there a point in hiding my thoughts from Elladan? It is taking all of my energy to do so, and I am already so weak…

My brother has made a mess of my room in a ridiculous attempt to prank me. But he forgets that I’m much smarter than he is. It’s only a matter of time. 

You've missed my point. If I were to become part of Rivendell, you would not have to worry about missing Elladan! You would be able to see him when you wish. -washes Elrohir's arm with the rag- There is a process to everything, isn't there? I am not making this about me.

*Furrows his brows and grumbles to himself* 

What if I were to call Rivendell my home? What if I left Gondor behind, only to visit, and let Faramir be the lord of Ithilien and its lands? What if... I were to stay in Rivendell with you, to learn what you know, to become what you will become, so when the day arrives that you must leave for a visit to another land, you will not leave the city unattended? What if we were to... take care of the city together?

*sighs* this is not about you, Boromir. This is about my brother. I cannot just bring you into my realm that way…it doesn’t work like that. That would onky happen if I were to bind myself to you.

Aww! -frowns and kisses Elrohir's cheek- Elladan and yourself have always been one. Now that he shares a soul with Legolas doesn't mean your bond will be broken! Nothing can shake the bond you have with your brother. This separation could be temporary- you could see him often! When I am gone to Gondor, you will need someone to entertain you. A ride to Mirkwood would cure your boredom easily, would it not?

*shakes his head and hides his face with his hands* No, Boromir…he will be a Lord of Mirkwood. And I am to take my father’s place as Lord of Rivendell. I cannot just leave my realm whenever I’d like, nor can he. 

You'll have to explain to me how this soul-sharing works. Can he not block thoughts from Legolas and only share them with you? -takes soap to a rag and rubs Elrohir's neck-

Yes…he can do that with both of us, though my brother and I don’t share a soul. We are one in a different sort of way, and forgive me for being so entirely selfish…but I’ve never had to share him before. *pouts*

-runs water over his shoulders, brow furrowed thoughtfully at Elrohir- Has he become a different person? Is this about the marriage? Tell me everything.

*Shakes his head* The marriage…it’s not only me that he’s able to share thoughts with now. *sighs* He’s to become a Lord, reside in the woodland realm…

-runs his hands along Elrohir's neck- What's troubling you? Is it Elladan or something more? -wets his hands, runs them through his own hair, slicking it back- I worry it's me.

*shakes his head and leans back against the side of the tub, closing his eyes* It’s not you….It’s the fact that I’m losing my brother. 

-laughs- Every time? You've only tried to teach me once! -strips for a bath- Tonight is your night, my lord. -smiles- My lord- I like the sound of that.

Well, every time I try to tell you about anything you fall asleep. *nods almost sadly and undresses before stepping into the water*