Brought you a present?

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Who: Legolas & Thranduil
What: Half a bottle of Dorwinion Wine
Where: Demeleier Universe
Open/Closed: Closed
Notes/Warnings: Thranduil potentially being actually grateful about something? Maybe? It might shock you.

[Legolas was more pleased than he should have been, for so little a reward. However, he had good reason to be. While he very much knew the truth that his father was, as they say, an ill-tempered king, he also knew his father was at least slightly less so when he had his wine.

The prince keeps the half bottle in his travel bag before returning to the cottage he shared with the king.]

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[elf_king]

[For lack of better things to do, Thranduil had been reading some books recommended to him by Eiyan. Thus far, he was finding a book of fairytales fairly interesting to read, even if they did paint elves in a strange light.

When Legolas appeared, he looked up from the table he was siting at, a mild frown upon his face.]

What is it?

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[He closes the door behind him, and takes a seat across from the king. There's a slight upturn of the lips.]

I am pleased to have chance to present you with a small gift, if you will receive it.

[elf_king]

[He closed the book and sat up straight int he chair, looking mildly interested.]

What is it?

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[Well, that's his father for you. Legolas reaches into his travel bag, and takes out the half bottle of wine. The familiar rounded glass made setting it on the table difficult, so he holds it out to his father instead.]

It is not much, yet it may be a small comfort from home.

[elf_king]

[He looks at the bottle in mild wonderment. Reaching out, he takes it from his son and examines it. Popping the cork, he inhales the scent of it and then his eyes go wide as he looks from the bottle to his son.]

Dorwinion red? How did you come to find this?

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I heard tell of a small creature that will grant one wish upon catching them. Others in the village who have seen them before made clear that they are harmless, and their gifts real.

[And yes, your son wished for something to please you and not himself.]

[elf_king]

Thank you Legolas. Share a glass with me.

[He recorks the bottle and hands it back to Legolas to hold before standing and hunting for two cups to pour the wine in. It may not be much, but he will share it with his son in thanks for the gift.]

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[Legolas takes the bottle from his father when it's given to him. He hesitates.]

There is only but a little. Should you not keep it for yourself?

[elf_king]

[As much as he would LOVE to keep it all to himself, he feels that sharing the bottle with his son might be worth it in the long run so he merely comes back to the table, sitting down and placing two cups in front of him.]

There is little pleasure found in drinking alone.

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[He wasn't about to insist any further. Dorwinion wine was pleasant to taste... and it was also a reminder of home. Legolas himself hadn't tasted it for over a year. He bows his head slight in thanks to his father.]

If you insist I will be glad to join you.

[He takes the cups, poor quality that they were in comparison to the goblets of the Woodland Realm, and serves his father first. Then, he pours a lesser amount for himself, but not so small as to cause insult.]

[elf_king]

[taking up a cup he held it up to his son in a silent toast before taking a sip from it. He wanted to down it in a gulp, but that was a cruel way to treat such a fine wine that was very hard to get.]

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[Legolas raised his cup in kind, and took a moment to watch his father's face before taking a sip of his own.]

Is it to your liking?

[elf_king]

[Thranduil almost smiles as he appreciates the flavor of the strong red wine. Closing his eyes he lets the taste linger in his mouth before nodding.]

It is a rare gift. One I am grateful to have, especially now.

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[Legolas hides his own smile behind his wine.]

Then I am glad. I would have said we might save it for a day of celebration, but I am unsure how many of such days will come in this place.

[elf_king]

No. Itr's best to savor it now. It is a shame there is not more to be had or I would offer lady Celebrian a glass.

[It is very clear that even if there were more to be had he might be hard pressed sharing with anyone not his son.]

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[Legolas sips his wine slowly, understanding that although he was the one to present the gift of wine to his father, the king was giving his own gift in kind. At the mention of Celebrian, however, Legolas furrows his brows.]

I have not spoken much to Lady Celebrian. Is she well?

[The question was obviously more than a polite interest in her well-being. Legolas knew some of her troubles from what little Elladan and Elrohir had told him.]