Welcome to Gondolin!

I've been trying all kinds of recipes lately. I think it's time to have Fingon be my guinea pig and give Kano a break. Plus, I have an idea I want to run by him.


Maedhros: *has sent Fingon a note inviting him for dinner, plans to make Italian, as it's the next thing he's mastering*
Fingon: *decides that he'd better come up with something to at least go with it with all the hard work and went out to the merchant's area to ask about wines before selecting a good one*
Maedhros: *has prepared a nice pasta dinner, along with a salad and garlic bread; sets the table and waits for Fingon to arrive*
Fingon: *humming something new that he's heard as he makes his way over to Maitimo's and knocks*
Maedhros: *lighting candles on the table; calls out* Come in!
Fingon: *comes in and goes over to give him a kiss*  Hey!
Maedhros: *kisses happily; this is still something of a novelty* Hey...
Fingon:  this smells amazing
Maedhros: Yeah?
Fingon:  Absolutely.  And the candles.  romantic *teasing smile*

( In which plans are discussed... )

Now we just have to speak to Turgon, and we can get started.

Has been depressed since seeing Fingon with Theoden, and feeling very lonely; hasn't spoken to his father or brothers (except for Maglor) in weeks; spends most of his time at the House of History, so Maglor won't take the books from him


Maedhros: *spending too much time reading future history; especially about Fingon saving him, and then about Fingon dying*
Fingon: *decides to go looking for Maedhros since it's been a while*
Maedhros: *emerging from the House of History; rather pale, dark circles under his eyes*
Fingon: *spots him from up ahead and runs over to meet him* Maitimo! ...are you all right?
Maedhros: *blinks* Hi Finde. Yes, I'm fine. *not really; pining for him*
Fingon: You don't look okay.   What IS it?  *frowns* did you read something terrible?
Maedhros: Er. Um. Yeah.
Fingon: Can I ask what?   Or... ...We shouldn't talk about this here.  Want to head back to my place?

( This is probably a bad idea… )

So. I guess that's all right then. ♥

Wow, it really looks like a success! So many people, and they all seem to be having fun. Fingon did a great job.


Maedhros: *walking around the palace grounds, looking at the festival displays*
Fingon: *finally relaxing and letting himself linger and enjoy things as they're all going smoothly. Breathes a sigh of relief*
Maedhros: *stops to look at a craftware display*
Fingon: *spots the hair and runs over hoping it's Maitimo and not Theoden because he feels...weird about that whole thing, gets close enough to see the height and grins, running over* Cousin!
Maedhros: *turns and smiles brilliantly* Finde!

( Cue awkward yearning and doublespeak! )

It's always good to spend time with Finde. And make plans. *lovestruck sigh*

Takes place after this, and before this.


I wonder about that human Findekáno was flirting with talking to… He doesn't look very strong, I could probably take him and snap… oh. Never mind. I should probably find Findekáno so we can work on the festival.

Maedhros: *goes to the palace, looking for Fingon to talk about the winter festival; kind of feels sad after seeing him with that red-haired human today*
Fingon: *is finishing up signing some permits for the fesitval and thinking about the red-haired human a bit.   Is he using him?   Kind of but... It would be wrong if he and Maedhros. Forget it. Not thinking about that. Thinking about work.  Yup. Work is awesome.*
Maedhros: *gets directions to Fingon's study; wanders the halls wondering what's wrong with him, and why he feels so jealous; knocks at which he thinks is the right door* Hello?
Fingon:  Come in...*at the voice, starts a little guiltily*  Maitimo!

( Work + guilt + illicit attraction = awkwardness all around! )

I think a drink is exactly what we need to get my mind off how fucking hot my cousin in relax. Hopefully.

I like this house that Turgon gave me - it's very spacious, although it feels a bit empty. And lonely. I'll have to have Father and Celegorm over. And maybe Fingon...

Maedhros: *at his new house, putting away things he bought at the market today; trying to make it look like a home*
Maglor: *finds the house easily enough -- is decent with maps; knocks, unaware he's holding his breath*
Maedhros: *wonders who it could be; briefly hopes it's Fingon; calls out* Coming! *hurries to open the door*

( SURPRISE! )

Well, that was a lovely surprise. At least now the place won't seem so empty. And Moryo's here too? I'm going to have to find him!

***

Next morning, Maedhros sets off to find his younger brother...

Caranthir: *leaves Celegorm's house early in the morning, after having breakfast. He is still thinking about all that's happened. Should he go to work? Should he visit his father first?*
Maedhros: *goes to get coffee - really loves that coffee that the future arrivals have brought - and heads to Celegorm's to ask him about Caranthir*
Caranthir: *has decided to go to work first and see if Turgon fulfilled his promise of keeping Grima away from him*
Maedhros: *sees him walking by, and stops* Is that...

( ...my little brother? )

( And then we're off to see Father... )

Well. It seems we might have some trouble here in Turukano's city already. I'm glad Father finished my sword.

I visited Turgon in his office today. It went well. Maybe I can see Fingon soon. I hadn't realized how much I missed seeing him until his name came up in conversation.

Turgon: *thinking very strongly of lunch in his office, since it's a rainy day and he doesn't want to go out to get it*

Maedhros: *shows up in front of Turgon's secretary in a wet hooded coat, muddy boots, soggy hair* Excuse me, is this where I might find Turgon? I'm his cousin.

( Excuse me while I drip on your floor. )

*wakes up in Celegorm's backyard, sits up and rubs his eyes with both hands*

Where am I? *shocked, BOTH HANDS!!* What is happening???! And why does that dog dish have Huan's name on it?