gondolindrim | At the ball -

Tonight was great, really wonderful. I'm still reeling a bit over it all, but I can't stop smiling.

Theo: are you sure your ankle will be okay for this?

Boromir: *makes his way over to Dred's house*

Dred: I think so. And if not, I can take breaks. But no, it's been doing better.

Theo: if you rebreak it all over again, Dagnir will probably decide you're prey

Boromir: *knocks on the door and waits nervously*

Dred: I'll be careful. *throws on a cloak and heads to get the door, grinning* That'll be Boromir

Theo: Don't do anything I wouldn't do!

Boromir: *grins* Hi! You look nice...

Dagnir: *winding around Dred's feet to trip him and looks up at Boromir* mroooooOOOoowwwl

Dred: I'll do my best *grins at Boromir* So do you. Dag, what are you doing? you're getting fur all over me

Dagnir: *rubs more*

Boromir: *looks at the cat* He's enormous. And a little scary. *backs up*

Theo: He only eats the ones that show fear

Dred: Theo is his keeper. I just appease him. *nods*

Dagnir: *mrowls again, his fang sticking up over the top of his mouth*

Borormir: *waves* Hi Theo! *stares for a moment, trying to picture older Theo in his head*

Theo: Hey. You get set up with the guards yet? Or chosen another career? *waves back*

Boromir: *laughs* Yes, I'm with the guards and already enjoy it. For me, there is no other career. *turns to Dred* Shall we?

Dred: *grins* I'd love to. *tries to sidestep Dag a little*

Theo: I should send Dagnir to make sure you don't besmirch him. He's an innocent, you know. *totally aware Dred's older and gives most of the advice between the two of them*

Boromir: *blushes a little* Besmirch?...Oh, I don't think...I...no worries, I mean. *flustered*

Dred: *sputters at Theo wordlessly*

Theo: *cute innocent look back at Dred*

Dred: I...we're just going to...

Boromir: *stares at his shoes* Um...we'll see you later. *Looks back at Dred and grins* It'll be fun.

Dred: Yes. Yes we will. *grins at Boromir* We should really get headed out and all. You know, with my ankle and all. I might be slow. *little nod at Theo* So yes. Don't wait up.

Theo: I've got plans. If I'm not here, assume I died or I'm with Fingon

Boromir: We'll go as slow as you like. *offers his arm* And you can hang onto me if you need to. *waves to Theo* Bye!

Theo: *waves and catches Dagnir before he actually follows*

Boromir: You look nice. *realizes he has already said that and curses under his breath* I guess I'm supposed to wear a mask, right? I have one in my pocket.

Dred: And I have one too. *smiles* I've never done the bit with masks before but it's...intriguing.

Boromir: *nods* Almost like you can slip into another role for the night. *reached into pocket and puts on a black eye mask* Do I look dark and mysterious?

Dred: ooh very! *little shiver*

Dred: and mine is green *amused*

Boromir: *laughs* Good! *grins* Green? Well, it will suit your hair. Redheads look good in green.

Dred: Why thank you. I doubt I'll look mysterious so much but I can settle for dashing rogue

Boromir: You are certainly that. *opens the entrance to the ballroom* After you...

Dred: Why thank you *slips on his own mask before he does though*

Boromir: *follows him inside and looks around* It's sort of dark in here. *hand on Dred's shoulder* Stay close so I don't lose you.

Dred: I'll be sure to, yes. So many people....*makes sure to stick close to Boromir indeed. Oh this is terrible for his awkward little crush*

Boromir: *steers him through the crowd to a spot near the band* I didn't know Gondolin had this many people...and they're nearly all Elves. *feels short*

Dred: it takes a LOT of getting used to. And we do sort of...stick out

Boromir: *nods* Like a couple of masked dwarves. *laughs* But better looking.

Dred: Very much better looking I should think.

Boromir: *fidgets* So, how is your ankle? Are you well enough to dance or would you rather watch?

Dred: I think I can do a little. At least right now. I've been resting so I could

Boromir: *excited* Great! *takes his hand and leads him onto the floor* I'm not very good at this, so be kind.

Dred: And I'm, well, in the habit of bumping into things so...*moves into position* As long as we don't step on each other, right?

Boromir: Right. *makes note of which ankle is sore. would die if he stepped on it* But bumping into me is fine. *leads into a slow spin round the floor*

Dred: Oh don't say that. It's so dark in here that probably WILL happen *fine with Boromir doing the leading* So, the guard. Are you enjoying it?

Boromir: So far, yes. I've only just joined and taken some sword practice, but my first few days have been good ones. The captain said he was happy to find someone with a lot of experience. *smiles, proud of himself* I'm glad I made that decision.

Dred: *grins* I'm proud of you. That seems like a great fit

Boromir: When will you be back to full speed again? *is careful of his foot*

Dred: Probably less than a month now. It was a pretty simple break, which worked well *smiles* I AM well enough to follow Melly around now though. She's...Eowyn's adopted her.

Boromir: Oh, Eowyn is here? I must go see her! *wonders about the child* She must be old enough to take care of a child, then.

Dred: Older Eowyn, like Theo is younger yes. this timeline bit is so...confusing. She works as a healer here.

Boromir: Oh, right. There are a lot of things that are confusing, but I guess it will get easier. At least I have you. As a friend, I mean.

Dred: yes as a...it's so good to have you here.

Boromir: *flustered, grins like an idiot*

Dred: *grins too*

Dred: *finds himself a little closer to Boromir's face*

Idis: *has been getting punch and milling, but notices a pair of people smaller than the elves but still very familiar and inches closer. Is that..*

Boromir: *pulls Dred a little closer and wonders what is going on with him* It's odd how at ease I am with you. Like that time apart just sort of...fell away.

Dred: I know. like we still just...go together somehow isn't it? *heart beating really fast*

Boromir: So, you don't think I'm strange, then? Honestly?

Idis: *closer now and...yes that's Boromir. And a redhead. PEERS*

Dred: Not at all. Do you think I am?

Boromir: *blinks* Of course not...then...*kisses his cheek* Don't slap me.

Dred: I....of course not. But...*pauses* We should really *turns his head to get Boromir's lips* More like this

Idis: O.O !!

Boromir: *eyes wide, surprised at how he likes it, then relaxes* I...um...yes. Like that. *grins like a fool*

Dred: *grins back at him* I ah...for while now...

Idis: *watches, trying to determine who the redhead in green is because wow confrontations are due*

Boromir: Really? I had no idea. *is a little shocked* I always liked you, but until tonight, it was only as a friend.

Dred: I'd been sort of...thinking about it for a while but I hadn't exactly intended to act.

Boromir: *grins* I guess I bring out the boldness in you. Is that a good thing? *chuckles*

Dred: I should say so! *amused*

Boromir: Then I'm happy. *smiles*