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gondolindrim2013-01-06 04:44 pm
celegorm) wrote in gondolindrim2013-01-06 04:44 pm
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The one where I inspect the bows...and other things
Lio showed up unexpectedly on my doorstep with some bows for me to examine. It was a good excuse to examine him a little more closely.
Lio: *comes over to Celegorm's with an assortment of bows for hunting; knocks*
Celegorm: *had been napping on the couch* Coming! *opens the door and grins* Hi! Nice surprise seeing you. Come in!
Lio: *smiles and follows him in* I brought some bows, so if you want any for the hunting trip... I thought you could look them over.
Celegorm: Absolutely. I'm always up for that sort of thing. Have a seat. *gestures to the sofa* Want anything? Water? Ale? There's an assortment in the cold box...thing...whatever.
Lio: Aren't those things great? I think they're called "fridge?" *sits on the sofa, oooh, comfy* Yes, I'd love an ale. *puts the bows on the table before him*
Celegorm: *fetches 2 and hands him one* I can hardly remember what I did without one. I certainly didnt' drink cold ale. *grins* So, let's have a look. *picks up one* Not bad, could be restrung to make it a bit tighter. Have you tried any of these?
Lio: *sips his ale, glad he's off-duty* Yes, those three. *gestures* I think they were the best of the lot.
Celegorm: *puts the top one aside and looks at the other 2* Hmm. I think this dark one is the best.
*draws it halfway* Flexible but strong, well strung. Nice. I like it. *sips his ale* We should probably make some plans.
Lio: Yes, when do you want to go? And we'll have to get the new arrival, Elladan, too.
Celegorm: *nods* True, but I think we should go by ourselves first, you know...just to get the lay of the land. *grins and takes a sip of his ale*
Lio: *grins back* Hmm, yes. Then we could go at any time, if it's just the two of us. I've clearance to be out of the city whenever I want, and I can bring you along, no problem.
Celegorm: Good to know. I was thinking about the area around the city, and thought we should concentrate on grassy plains instead of forests. Small game would be better for us. Carrying a dead buck gets heavy after the firs few miles. *grins* Rabbit or quail might be more our speed.
Lio: *nods* That sounds good. I'll arrange for horses as well. Perhaps we'll save the bigger trip for right before the festival. I know they'll welcome the game for the feasting.
Celegorm: And we can drag some unsuspecting guard recruits with us to do the heavy lifting...or draft some of your former spies. They could kill 2 birds with one stone. *chuckles*
Lio: *laughs* It's good to keep them busy. *likes this cold ale*
Celegorm: *watches Lio's lips as he drinks, thinks it's kind of hot* They have to do something, after all.
Lio: Actually, we've all been quite busy, what with all the new arrivals and the crazy stuff showing up... *goes on about the Guard's work, not noticing Celegorm's close attention on his lips, although he DOES lick the foam off after a sip*
Celegorm: Uh huh...*all he hears is blahblahblah* You do that so well...handle new arrivals, I mean. *actually meant licking the foam*
Lio: *smiles* Thanks! And speaking of, how are you settling in? Are you glad some of your family has shown up? *imagines so; shifts to get more comfy on the couch*
Celegorm: *downs most of his ale and shifts a little closer* I am, actually, though our family dymanics are interesting, to say the least. Kana seems very well adjusted. Matimo...less so. Moryo is one fortnight from adolesence. *laughs* He's so young!
Lio: It's so odd how that works, everyone coming from different times! It must be disconcerting, to say the least. *cautious talking about the Feanorians; doesn't want to stir trouble; drinks more of his own ale*
Celegorm: It is, and I'm the only one who has lived out his entire life. Dying was rather unpleasant. Another? *hops up to grab 2 more ales, hands one to Lio without asking* These are really good. And strong. It's easy to get a little tipsy. *sits down really close to Lio and grins* Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Ecthelion: *sympathetic smile at Celegorm* I can only imagine how odd this must be for you. *takes the new ale* Thanks! They are REALLY good. *grins, doesn't mind at all that he's so close* Good thing I'm off-duty.
Celegorm: Yes, yes it is. *sips his ale* I like to think a drunken captain is a sight most guards won't see. *chuckles* It's a very nice sight, though. *and one he hopes he sees again soon*
Ecthelion: Do you remember all of it? Dying I mean? Going to the Halls of Mandos? *laughs as he takes another sip* No, most people don't see me drinking. You're privileged! *and he will be seeing him drunk again soon, because the all is VERY strong*
Celegorm: *leans back and thinks* I remember being run through with the sword, and I remember everything fading into black. It was like I was falling into a dark pit, but never hit bottom. Then suddenly I opened my eyes and was here. In the mud. With Theo standing over me. *grins* I guess it could have been worse.
Ecthelion: *automatically reaches out and puts a hand on Celegorm's chest when he hears the words "run through; not really thinking, just doing* That sounds ... unpleasant. I'm sorry. *grins* Yes, it could have been much worse. Theoden's much been than a warg.
Celegorm: *eyes the hand on his chest and then covers it with his own hand* He is indeed, and there are lots of good things about Gondolin, so I can't say that I regret coming here.
Lio: *flirty grin* Good to hear...
Celegorm: *examines Lio's hand* From the looks of it, you're an excellent swordsman. *touches the callouses on his palm* Your grip looks perfect.
Lio: Mmm, I've had lots of experience... *watching Celegorm intently; feels a little warm*
Celegorm: *presses a kiss to the center of Lio's palm* And practice makes perfect. If you have the sword gripped correctly, it's easy to deliver a swing to finish off your opponent. *winks* So to speak.
Lio: *shivers pleasurably at the kiss* Yes, so I've noticed...*stares at Celegorm's mouth*
Celegorm: *kisses his wrist* I can attest from personal experience that you have quite a skill set.
Ecthelion: Well, lots of experience, like I've said...*moving closer to Celegorm* and it's always best when you're equally matched with your sparring partner. *winks*
Celegorm: *moves Lio's hand back onto his chest and leans in closer* I'd say we're equally matched. As partners. *gives Lio's neck a soft kiss*
Ecthelion: *tilts his head and fist his hand in Celegorm's shirt* Mmm, yes... I quite agree...
Celegorm: *slides his hand round the back of Lio's neck and grins* Then let's have a rematch and see who comes out on top. What do you say? *leans in and steals a kiss*
Ecthelion: *kisses back* Pretty sure that'll be me. On top. *grins*
Celegorm: *laughs and pushes Lio down on the sofa* We'll see about that! *captures his lips in a deep kiss*
Lio: *comes over to Celegorm's with an assortment of bows for hunting; knocks*
Celegorm: *had been napping on the couch* Coming! *opens the door and grins* Hi! Nice surprise seeing you. Come in!
Lio: *smiles and follows him in* I brought some bows, so if you want any for the hunting trip... I thought you could look them over.
Celegorm: Absolutely. I'm always up for that sort of thing. Have a seat. *gestures to the sofa* Want anything? Water? Ale? There's an assortment in the cold box...thing...whatever.
Lio: Aren't those things great? I think they're called "fridge?" *sits on the sofa, oooh, comfy* Yes, I'd love an ale. *puts the bows on the table before him*
Celegorm: *fetches 2 and hands him one* I can hardly remember what I did without one. I certainly didnt' drink cold ale. *grins* So, let's have a look. *picks up one* Not bad, could be restrung to make it a bit tighter. Have you tried any of these?
Lio: *sips his ale, glad he's off-duty* Yes, those three. *gestures* I think they were the best of the lot.
Celegorm: *puts the top one aside and looks at the other 2* Hmm. I think this dark one is the best.
*draws it halfway* Flexible but strong, well strung. Nice. I like it. *sips his ale* We should probably make some plans.
Lio: Yes, when do you want to go? And we'll have to get the new arrival, Elladan, too.
Celegorm: *nods* True, but I think we should go by ourselves first, you know...just to get the lay of the land. *grins and takes a sip of his ale*
Lio: *grins back* Hmm, yes. Then we could go at any time, if it's just the two of us. I've clearance to be out of the city whenever I want, and I can bring you along, no problem.
Celegorm: Good to know. I was thinking about the area around the city, and thought we should concentrate on grassy plains instead of forests. Small game would be better for us. Carrying a dead buck gets heavy after the firs few miles. *grins* Rabbit or quail might be more our speed.
Lio: *nods* That sounds good. I'll arrange for horses as well. Perhaps we'll save the bigger trip for right before the festival. I know they'll welcome the game for the feasting.
Celegorm: And we can drag some unsuspecting guard recruits with us to do the heavy lifting...or draft some of your former spies. They could kill 2 birds with one stone. *chuckles*
Lio: *laughs* It's good to keep them busy. *likes this cold ale*
Celegorm: *watches Lio's lips as he drinks, thinks it's kind of hot* They have to do something, after all.
Lio: Actually, we've all been quite busy, what with all the new arrivals and the crazy stuff showing up... *goes on about the Guard's work, not noticing Celegorm's close attention on his lips, although he DOES lick the foam off after a sip*
Celegorm: Uh huh...*all he hears is blahblahblah* You do that so well...handle new arrivals, I mean. *actually meant licking the foam*
Lio: *smiles* Thanks! And speaking of, how are you settling in? Are you glad some of your family has shown up? *imagines so; shifts to get more comfy on the couch*
Celegorm: *downs most of his ale and shifts a little closer* I am, actually, though our family dymanics are interesting, to say the least. Kana seems very well adjusted. Matimo...less so. Moryo is one fortnight from adolesence. *laughs* He's so young!
Lio: It's so odd how that works, everyone coming from different times! It must be disconcerting, to say the least. *cautious talking about the Feanorians; doesn't want to stir trouble; drinks more of his own ale*
Celegorm: It is, and I'm the only one who has lived out his entire life. Dying was rather unpleasant. Another? *hops up to grab 2 more ales, hands one to Lio without asking* These are really good. And strong. It's easy to get a little tipsy. *sits down really close to Lio and grins* Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Ecthelion: *sympathetic smile at Celegorm* I can only imagine how odd this must be for you. *takes the new ale* Thanks! They are REALLY good. *grins, doesn't mind at all that he's so close* Good thing I'm off-duty.
Celegorm: Yes, yes it is. *sips his ale* I like to think a drunken captain is a sight most guards won't see. *chuckles* It's a very nice sight, though. *and one he hopes he sees again soon*
Ecthelion: Do you remember all of it? Dying I mean? Going to the Halls of Mandos? *laughs as he takes another sip* No, most people don't see me drinking. You're privileged! *and he will be seeing him drunk again soon, because the all is VERY strong*
Celegorm: *leans back and thinks* I remember being run through with the sword, and I remember everything fading into black. It was like I was falling into a dark pit, but never hit bottom. Then suddenly I opened my eyes and was here. In the mud. With Theo standing over me. *grins* I guess it could have been worse.
Ecthelion: *automatically reaches out and puts a hand on Celegorm's chest when he hears the words "run through; not really thinking, just doing* That sounds ... unpleasant. I'm sorry. *grins* Yes, it could have been much worse. Theoden's much been than a warg.
Celegorm: *eyes the hand on his chest and then covers it with his own hand* He is indeed, and there are lots of good things about Gondolin, so I can't say that I regret coming here.
Lio: *flirty grin* Good to hear...
Celegorm: *examines Lio's hand* From the looks of it, you're an excellent swordsman. *touches the callouses on his palm* Your grip looks perfect.
Lio: Mmm, I've had lots of experience... *watching Celegorm intently; feels a little warm*
Celegorm: *presses a kiss to the center of Lio's palm* And practice makes perfect. If you have the sword gripped correctly, it's easy to deliver a swing to finish off your opponent. *winks* So to speak.
Lio: *shivers pleasurably at the kiss* Yes, so I've noticed...*stares at Celegorm's mouth*
Celegorm: *kisses his wrist* I can attest from personal experience that you have quite a skill set.
Ecthelion: Well, lots of experience, like I've said...*moving closer to Celegorm* and it's always best when you're equally matched with your sparring partner. *winks*
Celegorm: *moves Lio's hand back onto his chest and leans in closer* I'd say we're equally matched. As partners. *gives Lio's neck a soft kiss*
Ecthelion: *tilts his head and fist his hand in Celegorm's shirt* Mmm, yes... I quite agree...
Celegorm: *slides his hand round the back of Lio's neck and grins* Then let's have a rematch and see who comes out on top. What do you say? *leans in and steals a kiss*
Ecthelion: *kisses back* Pretty sure that'll be me. On top. *grins*
Celegorm: *laughs and pushes Lio down on the sofa* We'll see about that! *captures his lips in a deep kiss*