gondolindrim | In which Ecthelion hears some gossip, and shares some kisses

Celegorm: *just back from a run with Huan. both are panting. Jogs into the back garden to cool off* That was a long one, eh buddy?

Huan: Woof! [yes!]

Ecthelion: *putting down a dish of food for the kittens; looks up and calls out* Hey! You want some water?

Celegorm: That would be great. *flops down on the grass, Huan next to him*

Ecthelion: *brings out a bowl of water for Huan and a glass for Celegorm* Here you go...

Celegorm: *grins up at Lio* Thanks.

Huan: *dives into the waterbowl and sloshes it all over*

Ecthelion: *gently pushes Celegorm's hair back from his forehead* You're welcome. Good run?

Celegorm: *downs his glass in one gulp* yeah...I may have worn out Huan. We really got after it. Running helps clear my mind, and I have a lot on it...

Huan: *lolls around in the grass*

Ecthelion: *sits down on the grass between them* What's up?

Celegorm: *frowns and gives Lio a serious look* You're not going to like this, and I don't like telling you, but you need to know how much of an idiot Turu is.

Ecthelion: *sighs* Uh oh. What has he done? *expecting to hear about an Idril Four. Or Five*

Celegorm: *rubs his forehead* Just remember that I warned you. *looks deadly serious* He...*sighs and shakes his head* He kissed my brother.

Ecthelion: *jaw drops; was NOT expecting that* ... which ... wait... Makalaurë?!

Celegorm: That would be the one. If I didn't think I"d be tossed off of the tallest tower in the city, I'd run that asshole through with a sword. Damn it, Turu.

Ecthelion: *frowning* What in the world was he thinking? Did Makalaurë try to kill him for it?

Celegorm: I have no idea. And Kano didn't do jack shit. He just sat there and let him. He LET HIM!! *pulls a face* Hell, I don't know what either of them were thinking, but it's not happening again.

Ecthelion: I thought Turu liked that human woman! He was courting her!

Celegorm: So did I! *harumphs and rolls his eyes* But I guess my brother charmed his way into a kiss.

Ecthelion: *considers this* So Makalaurë kissed him too....

Celegorm: No, no no. Turu did the kissing. It's all his fault...well, except for Kano just sitting there. He should have coldcocked him with a left hook.

Ecthelion: *admits* I'm rather surprised he didn't... does he want to kill him now?

Celegorm:...no, but I do.

Ecthelion: *pets* So Makalaurë isn't upset?

Celegorm: *leans into the petting* ...no, but I'm sure when he has had enough time to consider it, he will be. I mean, how can he not be upset? It's Turu and Turu is our disgusting cousin. Ick.

Ecthelion: *smiles a little* Maybe he doesn't find Turu so disgusting? *thinks* I seem to remember Turu having a little crush on him when we were kids....

Celegorm: Ugh...don't remind me. I thought I had beaten it out of him. But I cannot imagine Kano finds him attractive. Not even a little bit.

Ecthelion: *puts an arm around him* Maybe they're just friends and it was a weird fluke?

Celegorm: Friends don't normally kiss. Not like they did. But...Kano didn't seem to think it was a big deal. Maybe it will all blow over...?

Ecthelion: Let's hope. I'll go talk to Turu later, see what is going on with him...

Celegorm: Tell him he's to stay away from my brother. Or else. *frowns* I don't want it happening again.

Ecthelion: *soothing pets* I'll try. But they're grown and they make their own decisions.

Celegorm: Obviously, they're incapable of making good decisions. Either of them.

Ecthelion: To be honest, Turu is still not over his wife. I'd be surprised if he can move on.

Celegorm: *looks over at Lio* Really? But it's been ages. He still is upset?

Ecthelion: *nods* Still considers himself married.

Celegorm: Then why'd he kiss my brother?

Ecthelion: Good question.

Celegorm: *sighs* It's making my head hurt.

Ecthelion: *kisses his forehead* I'm sorry. It IS a strange thing.

Celegorm: *points to another spot on his forehead* It still hurts. Right here. *grins*

Ecthelion: *grins* Oh, let me get that for you. *kisses again*

Celegorm: Mmm...better already. *pulls Lio onto his lap* What have you been doing today?

Ecthelion: Oh, I went to the office and did some work, and then some training with the guards. Building my strength back up. *all of this between kisses*

Celegorm: *captures Lio's lips* You seem to have regained your vigor.

Ecthelion: *soft, pleased noise* I've been trying!

Celegorm: *kisses along Lio's jaw* Yes you have. They say practice makes perfect, and we've been busy practicing...right?

Ecthelion: That's what I've always believed. I've done a lot of practice... with my flute...

Celegorm: *chuckles* Uh huh. You're good with your lips.

Ecthelion: Flatterer. *smirks* Also, I've been trying to find homes for the kittens.

Celegorm: Excellent idea. Had any luck?

Ecthelion: Found a home for two of them....

Celegorm: Well done! Soon they'll be gone and we can have the house to ourselves again.

Ecthelion: *kisses his neck* What if we keep one?

Celegorm: *wraps his arms round Lio's waist* If you really want one, that would be okay. Which one?

Ecthelion: I'm partial to Baini.

Celegorm: Remind me which one that is...?

Ecthelion: The not-so-bright one. *grins*

Celegorm: *shakes his head and grins* I should have known. You have a soft spot for lost causes. I guess I should be happy about that.

Ecthelion: *kisses again* Yes, you should. *joking though*

Celegorm: *pulls him closer* And I am. *kisses him back*

Ecthelion: I promise I'll talk to Turu and see what's going on...

Celegorm: *grins and kisses his nose* Thanks. You're much better with him than I am.

Ecthelion: I don't want you imprisoned or killed for attempted regicide. *smiles* And he is my best friend.

Celegorm: *chuckles* I'd prefer to avoid imprisonment, too. Besides, you'd miss me if I weren't around.

Ecthelion: *settles firmly on his lap* I would. Terribly.

Celegorm: Well, we can't have that. *slides a hand up Lio's thigh* I'll have to make sure I stick around.

Ecthelion: And not kill Turu, even if he kisses you brother again? *grins*

Celegorm: *snakes his hand higher along Lio's thigh* I promise to not kill Turu.

Ecthelion: *kisses his neck* Good, that's all I ask.

Celegorm: *grins as his hand finds what he was looking for* Hmm. There's nothing else you'd ask for?

Ecthelion: *soft moan* Well... maybe I could think of something...

Celegorm: *gives Lio a firm stroke and nibbles his neck* Let me see if I can suggest a thing or two.

Ecthelion: *breathless grin* You are rather wicked, you know that?

Celegorm: *grabs Lio behind the knees and rolls him onto his back on the grass, then lies on top of him* I seem to remember being called that once or twice. *grins down at him* Oh look. How'd we get like this? Whatever shall we do?

Ecthelion: *laughs* I have no idea! But I'm sure you'll think of something... *arches a little under him*

Celegorm: *grinds his hips down hard* You did ask for suggestions, so...

Ecthelion: Oooh... so I did... *grins* I hope the neighbors don't decide to peer over the garden walls.

Celegorm: *tugs his shirt over his head* Maybe they'll learn something. I'm still a bit sweaty, but...*grins* We're just going to get sweaty anyway.

Ecthelion: You DO give rather detailed demonstrations... *strokes his chest* I don't mind a little sweat. Besides, this is much better than discussing your brother and Turu, isn't it?

Celegorm: Absolutely. To hell with both of them. I'd much rather enjoy you. *leans in and claims Lio's lips in a heated kiss*

I still have to find out what Turu is up to...