40. A nice spot of tea

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

[Filter: Miss Galadriel and Mr. Elrond; Written]

I should be most honoured if you would both join me for a spot of tea. It has been too long since we last saw one another, Miss Galadriel; and I cannot wait to make your acquaintance, Mr. Elrond.

I shall await your presence this afternoon, if suitable.

[And sure enough, there is one nattily dressed angel with a prepared pot of tea and a plate of the Nice Biscuits.]

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[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[Oh, please don't say something. She thinks it's hilarious. Perhaps she should have warned Elrond that her friend was rather eccentric.]

Your storefront does seem designed more to discourage than welcome customers. [May or may not be on to you, Aziraphale.]

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

[A slightly guilty look crossed his face, and he subtly moved aside the board that listed the opening hours as 07.14am-07.23am out of sight.]

I do not run this shop for the money, more for the pleasure of good literature.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

[Warnings are nice yes, especially if you sick your eccentric friends on your son-in-law. At least then he would have been open to names.

And the guilty look, and moving aside the board? Oh that gets a slight quirk of his lips. This is amusing.]

For yourself to enjoy or for others too as well? For I find sharing knowledge as meaningful as learning.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[It's how she shows she cares. A sip of tea and then she adds:]

Indeed, you will find Lord Elrond a master on the subject. The libraries of Rivendell are well renowned across Middle-Earth.

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

[He perks up and tactfully chooses to avoid the question that would be slightly embarrassing to answer.]

You simply must tell me of your library, Mr. Elrond. I should very much like to see Elven literature one day, I imagine it would be quite fascinating.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

[Why did you put him on the spot Galadriel? ;; But a sip of his tea to carefully form an answer then he talks.]

Rivendell is a haven, war has no place in my realm, knowledge and song and peace have aided in the preservation of knowledge that has otherwise been lost. You would find it, a most welcome place to learn Master Azriphale and not only from the texts held there.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[Oh, please. Like he can't handle it. He's free to do the same to her, of course.]

It is truly a place of peace and beauty.

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

[That sounds... well, perfectly lovely.¹ His eyes are practically sparkling as he cups his tea in both hands and inhales the warm scent happily.]

That sounds... magnificent. Truly a place that one could lose themselves and never feel they wanted to be found.

^1. Where most other people might have said that sounded Heavenly, Aziraphale was aware of what Heaven was really like, and there was much more irritating paperwork than people imagined there would be.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

It is such a place, and you are not the first the sentiment. [His voice is just a touch warmer, and he glances down in his tea as he says that, not quite used to not being there yet.]

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[She reaches out and places a hand on Elrond's shoulder before quickly returning it to her side.]

And what of you, Master Aziraphale? You have spoken little of your home, even to me.

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

My home?

Well let's see, I live in Soho at the moment, which is a small area of London in England. It's quite a delightful place, if it does have one too many pelican crossings for my liking.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

[The touch gets her a nod and he takes a sip of his tea a he processes that information. He's good at keeping his face neutral however, and just slightly tilts his head in curiosity.]

Pelican crossings? [He's not going to ask about where England is, but that was the part of his statement that stuck out to him.]

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[It stuck out to her too, so she'll just keep her gaze on Aziraphale, tilting her head slightly. Yes, explain this weirdness.]

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

It's a way for pedestrians to cross the road without being hit by cars. Ah... modes of transportation that are mechanised.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

[Have a very, very brief look of confusion on his face. Mechanised? What?] I, see.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[She's slightly less confused, since she's been here longer. She gets the concept of cars, at least.]

And they are named for a particular breed of avian? [That...makes no sense.]

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, though we also have zebra crossings as well.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

And what is the meaning of that particular phrase? [While the mun its here and wonders if zebras exist in Middle-Earth.]

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

Your world is vastly different from our own, that much I have gathered. [This mun says probably not and they wouldn't be familiar with them if the did, ala Oliphaunts]

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

I am afraid that is the way with most worlds here; it is a fascinating experience learning of them all, but it can get a tad confusing at times.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

I can see where it would be most confusing to learn of them all, if one were not prepared for such a thing.

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

Confusing, mayhaps, but wondrous also. I have met many whose existence I never would have thought possible and of whom I have become quite fond. [A slight smile into her tea. Present company included in this thought.]

[madetothwart.livejournal.com]

[His smile is distinctly fond in return as it passes over her, and loses none of its warmth as it slides to Elrond.]

I too share those sentiments. And I should hope I have made another friend today.

[heraldofnoldor.livejournal.com]

[Makes the man smile slightly you two, honestly. But he does and nods as he carefully sets his tea down before nodding at the other man.]

As do I. And I, hope that I have as well. [And his voice is slightly warmer then normal, yup he likes you already Aziraphale.]

[inafadingcrown.livejournal.com]

[Does she look a bit pleased with herself? Sorry about that. She'll just remain silent for the moment.]