Lothlórien

[lindir]

Who: Lindir and Galadriel
What: Late night talks
Where: Lothlórien
Open/Closed: Closed
Notes/Warnings: None

The journey from Imadris to Lothlórien had been long and tiring, so it was a relief when their party finally set eyes on the golden wood. Despite being far from the comforts of the valley, Lindir had no complaints. It was an honor to escort the Lady Arwen to her grandparent's home, and he was a bit pleased in the knowledge that Lord Elrond trusted him so much as to be a part of her escort.

In the day, Lindir wondered at the sight of the mallorn trees and their golden boughs. However, as night fell, he found himself uneasy. It was not often he was away from Imladris, and although the wood was beautiful and had it's own comforts, Lindir's heart still belonged to the valley.

It was difficult to find rest, so he made his way down the winding stair and to the ground, hoping to take in the sights and ease the slight ache in his heart.

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[ipassthetest]

Galadriel often walked the forests at her home mostly in the dark of night and especially when only the stars shone down. It was a reminder of the times long before when the world was still new and no sun or moon had yet been placed.

She was not surprised to see one of Arwen's escorts wandering about their forest home. She has felt his mind aflutter, ill at ease under her boughs. So she had come, seeking him out, curious to see if she might offer comfort.

"What troubles your mind Lindir?" She knew of it, but hoped that in talking it might draw his mind away from the differences of their respective homes.

[lindir]

Preoccupied in this thoughts, he had not noticed Galadriel's arrival, so his heart gave a little jump in his chest when she spoke. He turned to her, as it was right to do so when being addressed, but Lindir was in awe of her beauty, and did not feel worthy of looking her in the eyes.

"My Lady," He greets her with a hand to his heart and a bowed head as was usual, but there was a hint of submission behind the gesture as well.

"You need not concern yourself with my troubles, they are minor and without cause."

[ipassthetest]

She smiled gently to him as she inclined her head towards him ever so slightly, "Any trouble here in Lothlórien deserves my attention. Come walk with me awhile." She gestures towards the path, indicating which one she would like to meander down with him.

"You may speak of your troubles here sadron, I shall listen and offer to you what comforts I can."

[lindir]

One did not refuse the Lady of Light more than once, so Lindir begins down the path she had indicated. He's quiet for a few steps, trying to find the words he needed.

"There is wondrous beauty to be found here in Caras Galadhon,"

He pauses nervously, hoping that the compliment would negate any offense she might take to his next statement.

"Yet when I am far from Imladris I find myself longing for it's fountains and the tinkling sound of water over rock. My heart has no other home."

[ipassthetest]

"I have known several homes in all my long years, so I can understand well the longing in your heart to return to something that is familiar. Have heart my friend, you will return home soon enough. Until then, perhaps the sound of tumbling water will ease some of your sorrow."

The path she had chosen had led on a short but wending course through to a tiny stream trickling out from between a rock outcropping that thrust up between the trees. The sound of water was gentle, but not unlike that of a fountain if one chose to sit and listen.

[lindir]

He follows her through the wood, and when they come to a stop at the stream he closes his eyes, listening. He's quiet a long time, taking in the sound.

"You have my thanks." He takes a deep calming breath. "To me the sound is like laughter and song."

If he were alone, he might have had a mind to sing, but with the Lady of Light there beside him, he would keep quiet. He wasn't too fond of audiences at most times, but certainly his voice, as fair as he was told it was, wouldn't be enough in her presence.

[ipassthetest]

Which is why she led you here Lindir. Her smile says as much as she watches him listening to the little spring. "You are allowed to come here as often as you wish while you are here as escort to my Granddaughter."

She can tell he feels the desire to sing, for his very name suggest that he is musically inclined and her smile grows ever so slightly more,

"Do not be afraid to give voice to the gladness in your heart."

[lindir]

He had forgotten Galadriel's gift of insight, and he looks down at the ground a bit sheepish.

"I did not wish to disturb anyone who might be resting, this night."

A part of him wanted to decline and keep silent, but the Lady of Light had a way of looking into your heart and opening it every so slightly. If she was his only audience, perhaps...

Lindir looks up at the sky full of stars, and begins to sing a hymn to Elbereth.

"A Elbereth Gilthoniel
silivren penna míriel
o menel aglar elenath!
Na-chaered palan-díriel
o galadhremmin ennorath,
Fanuilos, le linnathon
nef aear, sí nef aearon!"

[ipassthetest]

She does not mention to him that there are elves up and about even at this hour, for many revere the hours in which the stars fill the sky. Instead she listens quietly to him sing. When the song ends, her smile returns.

"Well sung Lindir. It is a shame you do not like for others to hear your beautiful voice, but I understand your reasons."

[lindir]

"I do not like the attention," he admits quietly, looking back down at the stream. In truth he was a touch proud that his song seemed to please her.

"However I cannot refuse you, my lady. As the grandmother of my Lord Elrond's children, and certainly while I am a guest in your lands, it would be wrong of me to decline."

[ipassthetest]

"Worry not, it will not be asked of you again. I had hoped that it would soothe the longing you must feel for Imladris. It is admirable that you think of that place so fondly as your home."

She gestured to the spring once more, "Stay here as long as you wish. I am going to continue to walk about for awhile yet and enjoy the peace that night brings."

[lindir]

Lindir gives a slight smile to her at that, and then continues to look over at the stream.

"I will only listen to the water for a few moments longer, then I think I shall return and take my rest. It was an honor to be graced with the presence of the Lady of Light this night."