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[Galadriel (or Artanis, as she now thinks of herself) suddenly found herself in a room that was totally unfamiliar to her. What’s even stranger is that she had no memory of how she got there. She finds the journal fairly quickly and flips through it, but it does little to assuage her fears.

When she dictates, it’s not the calm, practiced dictation of Galadriel (although there are hints of it in there), but rather the voice of a frightened young girl, trying to sound far more intimidating than she is capable of being.]

I know not who brought me here, nor why, but know that my father and my brothers will not stand for this. I am Artanis, daughter of the High King Finarfin. If you release me immediately, they may be persuaded to show you mercy.

[With that she tucks the journal under her arm and sets out to explore, first the room she arrived in, and then the castle. Unlike on her initial exploration, however, her movements are slightly hesitant, timid, and more obviously marked by fear. ]

[ooc: She will be running into Rin in their shared room, I believe, but after that will be roaming the castle. Feel free to encounter the mini-elf or to answer her over the journal.]

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I have the gift of foresight, I have seen what you will become, you are worthy of such praise. [Hopeless flattery maybe will get hm somewhere?] But what aide I can give you is minimal compared to what you could learn from reading the text to which you are speaking.

[A little, because she is young, but she's also interested because now she knows they have something in common.]

You know, then, that I share your gift. And I will, to be sure. I was only...disoriented upon my arrival. [Translation: she was scared and needed to hear someone reassure her, but is too proud to admit it.]

[He will take what he can get at this point. Because some part of him won't forgive himself if she's harmed while like this.]

I know you do very well. And I understand that disorientation well, it was not long ago I was in a similar state. [Oh he totally got that, knowing her helps in this yup.] If you find yourself, too uncomfortable in the room in which you are presently, I am more then willing to accommodate you in my own for the duration of your time here. [Because of Rin and he's not sure how the two will get along.]

I...I will consider it. [She doesn't know him, either, though.] I should like to meet you, regardless. [To scope you out. She may not be as slow to trust as later events will make her, but neither is she naive.]

[He offered he's not expecting an immediate yes or no.] That is all I ask for. And of course you may, would you prefer to meet at your room or perhaps outdoors? [And there is something to be said for that, so he'll respect it.]

I have yet to see the grounds. Mayhaps, if you would meet me there, my Lord...?

That is agreeable, though I warn you now of the, peculiar depth of the leaves that cover the ground. [Don't get lost in them in other words. He's not explaining that to her when she's normal.]

I believe I will manage. [She's not that short!] I shall meet you shortly, then.

[She shouldn't be too hard to find, either. She got out the door of the castle and pretty much froze in place, staring at the sky in wonder and delight. Guess who is from a time before the creation of the sun or moon?]

[How is he supposed to tell through a book?

But he heads down and outside, it takes him a little longer then her considering where his room is and all but he does make it outside, and heads for her when he does see her. When he sees what she is looking at though he smiles slightly and just stops behind her, hands folded neatly at his back.]

It is a most amazing sight is it not?

[She turns around, caution momentarily forgotten in childish glee. Something she would ordinarily try very hard to hide behind a "grown up" attitude.]

It is! What is it, may I ask?

[He moves his hands in front of him to show he has nothing to hide, just in case that caution comes back. But that childish glee gets even more of a smile out of him.]

That, is the moon. In many hours the moon will set and the sun will rise, signalling the start of a new day.

It is truly beautiful. Oh! Forgive me, you are Lord Elrond, are you not? [Have a little curtsy, Elrond. How's that for surreal?]

[He just smooths his features into his normal stern face yup, otherwise he will chuckle. But he does bow to her in turn, his clothing less elaborate then normal.]

And you are the Lady Artanis and no forgiveness is needed when one finds something of wonder. Have you seen other things here that you are not familiar with? [Because the sun/moon thing dates her and now he's gotta know what she thinks of humans.]

[It was exciting, let her tell you!]

Oh, yes. The Second Born-mortals! I have seen them here, though they exist only in tales at home. It is wondrous. [If only she had any idea who she was talking to...]

There are those here who count themselves among the Eldar but have kin as well among the Second Born. [Yup and that is as close as he's going to say on his heritage yup. Yuan and he talked though so he can always send her on her merry way to him if he doesn't feel up to sharing what he is.] They are from what I have seen, the majority of those that dwell here.

Are there? How extraordinary! [Oh, great idea, Elrond. Sick the inquisitive teenager with a million questions on the guy who is already suspicious of elves. That will endear her to him.]

Then, at least I will learn more of them, if I am to remain here for a time. [That optimism and pure cheer hasn't been tainted by time and sorrow yet.]

[Hey give him some credit, he'll give Yuan fair warning about her.] There are, even amongst those that you will soon call kin.

And you will, though not of those that dwell from our own world. There are differences, even amongst those of Man here, you would do well to remember that. [Okay so small bought of home sickness is gone right now, this is helping him tremendously.]

You know much of my future. [She suddenly turns more serious and thoughtful- a familiar expression on a much younger face.] Knowing what I have seen is difficult enough. I think I shall not ask.

[And to that latter part, she will just nod. You would know better than she, Elrond!]

[And that is a rather reassuring expression to him, at least some things are yet similar.] You may ask, if you would like, however I will refrain from sharing more than is needed for the present time.

[There's a pause and she looks up at him, eyes bright and eager, with a only hint of that sharpness.]

Tell me only this: do I see more of the world?

[She hasn't been outside the Undying Lands yet. And as Elrond well knows, it's this desire to see knew lands (and to rule them) that will get her in trouble.]

[Kids with that look in their eyes always make him pause in answer. As they are usually far to smart for him to side step with colorful words, so instead of denying it he nods.]

You will see much of it in your time yes.

[Nods] Thank you.

Of course, you need only ask and I will answer what I can.

[Another nod and she looks at him again, this time more seriously.]

May I ask, then, how you know of my kinsmen? You are of the Eldar and yet I have not seen you in Valinor, as I surely would have with a lord such as you. [Too smart for her own good?]

[Oh yup too smart for her own good indeed. So he just gives her a slight look.]

You may ask as I said you could. And you are correct, you have not, for you have presumed I am a lord which I am not. [Yup he's lying to her, this can only end well yes? But dressed plainly for himself he could hopefully pass it off.]

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