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[Kaito]
It has been long since last we spoke. How have you fared?

[Felix]
You need not answer me if it will be difficult for you. However, it would put my heart at ease to hear how you have fared since last we met.

[Deathwing]
[There is a small bouquet of roses outside your door, delivered via castle ghost-no note or anything. Do with them as you will; she has made her point. And yes, she's perfectly aware that your room was invaded recently; it's why she figures you'll be keeping an eye on it.]

[One of the few benefits of this place was the borrowed time with her granddaughter. So, it should be no surprise that Galadriel once again finds herself wandering up to Arwen's room. When she gets there, however, she is met by a blank name plate.

She just stares for a moment, waves of emotion washing over her- sorrow, relief, anxiety about what Arwen will face in their own world. Eventually, she opens the journal and dictates in a voice devoid of sentiment; whatever she's feeling, she's not about to broadcast it to the entire castle.]

The Lady Arwen Undómiel has been returned to her home. [There's a long pause] It is for the best. I would like to personally extend my gratitude to all who showed her hospitality and kindness while she was here. I cannot thank you enough for making her stay a little less trying.

[And now you can find her under Alexstrasza's tree, ~~brooding~~ thinking. Bother her if you want, but she's feeling a little melancholy.]

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[Aw, Marian. <3]

You do me a great honor.

[♥ Mama Galadriel! ♥]

Milady, I would say it's the other way around. We - and the castle - are honoured to have you here.

[She can't help it. Nurturing and protecting is what she does.]

I cannot say that I am pleased to be here. Yet while I am, I will do what good I may. If I have been of some comfort to you, then I am glad of it.

You are indeed a comfort, milady. My own intention is the same: to do what good I can here.

There are many things going on, worrying things. The dragon... and the people disappearing in town.

Indeed. I have kept a watchful eye on the situation. [Moreso on the dragon than the disappearances, but being personally trolled will do that. Which is not to say that she hasn't been paying attention to the other matter...]

[Well, what a coincidence...!]

So have I, mostly regarding the town. There are also some news about people living outside the castle.

[When you know her better, you will realize that she keeps a watchful eye on everything.]

I confess my attention has been more focused on the dragon; it is unsettlingly familiar to me.

You speak of the allegation that we are being watched and measured. [Even if she doesn't comment, she pays very careful attention to the journals.]

[She will understand the watchfulness, she's the same way.]

So you have encountered dragons before, milady? And how do matters fare with the dragons here?

I do speak of that. Putting it all together, it seems to lead to the same source.

[Actually, Deathwing reminds her more of Morgoth than of other dragons, but she doesn't feel like talking about that.]

Long ago, in the First Age of my world, dragons proved a great threat to my kind. I was fortunate enough to have avoided such an encounter, but I remember well the devastation they wrought. Yet not all the dragons here are creatures akin to those of my memory and a number of them stand against the threat posed by one of their own. It appears to be, for the moment, a delicate dance of speech and observation.

And what are your thoughts on the matter, lady? [That she's even asking is a compliment. It means she thinks you may have insights of your own.]

[She listens with rapt attention.]

I'm sorry to hear that your home went through that, milady.

My thoughts are that most of it seems to lead to the woman called Riful. What happens if she contacts this dragon also? If those who want to hurt join forces, we who wants to protect must make sure to stand even stronger.

[Marian speaks rather too little than too much, she is far from dead sure of her conjecture.]

There is no world without darkness or danger; you need not be sorry. That time has long since passed, in any event.

I do not know as much as I would like on that subject. [Hmm. A thoughtful pause] The goals of this dragon might not be conductive to forming allies, at least those who would think themselves his equal. Nonetheless, it is all the more reason to remain vigilant.

[She respects that. She almost always knows more than she says.]

My faith has taught me that life is full of strife... but also joy. I can only agree, and I accept it. We say that those who live by the sword, will die by the sword. I'd prefer a peaceful approach, but if fighting is necessary, I won't back away.

We must indeed be vigilant and united.

[Marian can somehow feel that she is understood, even if she finds it hard to formulate her worries and her wish to do her part within a team. The feeling leaves her happy and peaceful.]

My long life has taught me much the same. Those are valiant words, Lady Marian, and I would be well pleased to stand beside you, should it come to that.

[She is indeed understood. It is an attitude shared by many that Galadriel highly esteems.]

I am happy and honoured by your faith, Lady Galadriel. I would be pleased to do the same with you.

[If Marian wasn't so awed by Galadriel, she'd fully express her love and gratidtude... But she can feel that Galadriel already knows. ♥]

I am glad. But if I may ask, you mentioned the sword. Were you speaking poetically, or are you indeed skilled in the use of a blade? [Women don't typically go into combat in her world. It happens (and she has seen battle herself), but it's an exception to the rule.]

Those words are from the Bible, milady, our holy scripture. We are encouraged to leave peacefully, but peace is very rare.

I have been taught to fight, which is uncommon among women in my land. I was an only child and always fond of playing like a boy. I was also an unmarried heiress and being able to fight meant that I could fend off men who wanted to kidnap me for marriage. I've learnt combat, sword fight, archery and fight with staff, and I'm training daily. These skills proved useful back home, though rarely in the way my father had hoped.

That is unfortunately true in many lands.

I see. It is much the same in my world; the situation should be dire indeed before elven women would march into battle. Yet I myself have some skill with sword and bow, though it has been long- many lifetimes of men- since I have had to put them to use. My aid comes in a different form.

[Despite the fact that Marian herself has taken to arms and surprised her surrounding, the idea of Galadriel, being the image of peace, taking to arms is almost upsetting. If it had come to that, matters must have been dire indeed.]

Are you a peacemaker, milady?

[She was a very different person back then and the event (http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Kinslaying) still haunts her, even though she was defending her mother's kin. It didn't stop her from continuing to work with those she fought against (her father's kin), after all...]

I would I could claim such a title, but the Enemy I face at home is not one who may be negotiated with.

No? So despite your peacefulness, you've been forced to take arms and find other ways to aid justice?

[Marian herself was under castle arrest for a year, a time she used for spying and manipulation. There are memories from that time that still makes her feel uncomfortable, but she has been given the chance to put those things right here in Paradisa, something she is very happy about.]

Peace may only last so long as it is desired by all parties.

[...You say that like spying and manipulation are bad things. It's kind of what she does now. The puppetmaster behind the scenes.]

So how can we persuade all parties that it's peace that will gain each and everyone the most?

[...only that Marian's spying put herself and others at risk, broke her own and others' hearts, led to her death and finally her own disillusion, aie! It's really a good thing that Paradisa allows her to put it right... even if she'll probably end up spying and manipulating again, but hopefully with a more mature outlook.]

I fear that goal may be as unattainable as it is noble.

[Damn. See, that's the benefit of being able to spy simply be looking into the minds of others.]

You are probably right. As long as out world stands, the fight goes on. Patience then, along with being vigilant and united.

[And FEAR - sorry, Monty Python trying to break in. Man, being psychic is SO much better in spying. Making up your mind between two men is also a lot better, plus having a more moderate admiration of Richard the Lionheart. She'd better swing that sword and leave the spying to Galadriel. ;-) ]

I hope you see peace in your lifetime, my lady.

[Monty Python is always welcome. And, man, Marian, what is your life?]

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