gondolindrim | (no subject)

He's been making a stew - still kind of new to this cooking thing, so he hopes it comes out all right.

Celegorm: *opens the front door, stomps the snow off of his boots* Honey, I'm home.

Ecthelion: *comes out of the kitchen* Hey!

Celegorm: *pulls the coffee out of his pocket* I got you a little something. I hope it's not too vanilla-y. My browsing got cut short.

Ecthelion: *takes it with a smile* Oh thanks! *sniffs at it* It smells good. Why, what happened?

Celegorm: *sighs heavily* I saw Father...or, rather, he saw me and decided it would be a fine time for an argument.

Ecthelion: *frowns and puts the coffee down, helping Celegorm off with his coat* Oh crap. What did he do?

Celegorm: *perches on an armrest* He wants the second silmaril. He knows I have it. There's no use trying to lie about it. And he's pissed I didn't see him for Christmas.

Ecthelion: Well, that last one is a little petty. But the silmaril. What are we going to do?

Celegorm: It can't stay here. He'll storm the house at some point and I don't want to put you in that position. Yes, I know you're a full grown adult male and head of the city guard, but still...Father can be scary.

Ecthelion: *pets his hair* Yes, I remember. But what else to do with it? If he knows it's here, he might be watching...

Celegorm: I know, and that's why I want to make sure that I stick to my normal routine when I move it. I had an idea...what's the most well-guarded place in the city?

Ecthelion: Turu's palace. Or the Guard House, I suppose.

Celegorm: The guard house, yes. Especially the parts of the cult shrine that were moved to the storage area. *grins* What if I just happened to hide it among the relics?

Ecthelion: *considers* It could work... but what if someone picked it up?

Celegorm: *frowns* I hadn't thought of that. I'd have to seal it inside a lead container and then hide that...And don't the elves who go in have to be on an approved list?

Ecthelion: *nods* They do, but... I'm just thinking, it's a silmaril. Doesn't it have powers that might... draw someone?

Celegorm: *slumps, defeated* Yes. Father will know it is there. I was just hoping that with enough guards in place, we might be able to keep it safe.

Ecthelion: *rubs his shoulders* It was a good thought, and I do think a lead container is a good idea. But I don't want your father to get into a battle with my guards, either.

Celegorm: I'm all out of ideas, then...what do you suggest?

Ecthelion: Do you suppose we could take it out of the city, and find a place to hide it out there?

Celegorm: I suppose...*thinks about his travel ban and scowls* There was a lake not too far from the walls. It seemed ominous. Even Father might hesitate before going there.

Ecthelion: Since most people aren't out there, it might be safer. And... I don't think your father is allowed out of the city.

Celegorm: Technically, neither am I...unless you can talk Turd-u into letting me off my leash.

Ecthelion: *kisses his head* I will come up with some way.

Celegorm: *tugs at Lio's hand* You're the best. Have I told you lately how incredible you are?

Ecthelion: *grins* No, but tell me again.

Celegorm: *kisses Lio's fingers* You are incredible, amazing, talented, kind, handsome and the best thing that ever happened to me. *grins*

Ecthelion: *shivers* Yes, that sounds about right.

Celegorm: *leans up and steals a kiss* I thought it might sound familiar. If ever fail to tell you that, just remind me.

Ecthelion: I will. Don't worry. *grins and kisses him back* My only other thought, regarding the silmaril, is if there is someone you trust to keep it.

Celegorm: Sure. I'd trust Kano and Maitimo, but Father would bully them until they gave it up. I don't want to put any other non-family member in harms way. He's killed for the gems before. It wouldn't shock me if he tried it again.

Ecthelion: *nods* Let's not have him do that.

Celegorm: I like your idea of moving it outside the city. Talk to Turu and we'll go forward from there...okay? *charming smile*

Ecthelion: *kisses* I will. I'll explain the urgency.

Celegorm: Mmm. *kisses him back* You know...I'm feeling a bit of urgency myself.

Ecthelion: *teasing* Oh, are you?

Celegorm: *stands and wraps his arms round Lio* Yes. I think there is something in the bedroom that needs our urgent attention.

Ecthelion: You had better show me then! *but kisses, not moving*

Celegorm: *sweeps Lio into his arms* As you wish. *grins and steals another kiss*