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[the_white_lady]

Great Market: *bustling today*

Melkor: *complaining to Eowyn that Dred's ankle is getting better* and then he won't be around to do anything for me because he's stupid and wants to be a GUARD

Eowyn: Well, he has to go back to work.

Melkor: but we were having fun! We did stuff! He was my minion! *hand on Edric's leash*




Eowyn: You'll still see him. Just not everyday. *adding some herbs to her basket*

Melkor: well, at least I'll be on my own to do things now

Eowyn: *shakes her head* No, I'm going to find someone else to watch you.

Melkor: what! What!

Eowyn: *patiently* We've discussed this. You cannot stay on your own.

Melkor: but... *lip wibble*

Turgon: *at a booth up ahead, holding up something incredibly gaudy* Hmm

Gelgannel: sire, I will inform lord Finrod

Turgon: you're a monster

Eowyn: You are too little.

Melkor: I'm bigger than when you met me! I measured!

Eowyn: You're not old enough to be on your own. Not for another several years.

Melkor: I have Edric *points to the dog*

Eowyn: Yes, but he can't watch you.

Melkor: why not? He's smart. *hugs his dog*

Turgon: *turns away from Gelgannel's attempts to stop him and spots Eowyn* *quickly sets down the clothes and goes over to greet her*

Eowyn: You need an adult to watch you.

Melkor: *fistshake*

Turgon: Eowyn!

Melkor: *sees TURGON and gets behind Eowyn's skirt*

Eowyn: *turns* Oh, your majesty. *bows her head*

Turgon: *inclines her head to her* It's good to see you again

Eowyn: Very nice to see you again too.

Turgon: you're looking well.

Melkor: *annoyed noise*

Eowyn: Thank you. *to Melly* Hush.

Turgon: oh, the little girl. It's okay to come out. I've got a daughter myself, you know

Melkor: 'm fine. *clings tight to Eowyn's skirt*

Eowyn: Sorry, she's shy, and a bit afraid of elves.

Turgon: I know. We've met. She was very brave when I brought her to you, though. *kind voice*

Melkor: *aiee*

Eowyn: *nods* Oh, yes.

Turgon: so what brings you to the market?

Gelgannel: *has finished paying for what he couldn't talk Turgon out of and joins them* Ma'am *nods to Eowyn*

Eowyn: Oh, just picking up some things I need for dinner. And some herbs for work.

Eowyn: Hello, Gelgannel.

Turgon: So what do little humans like to eat?

Eowyn: We're having spaghetti for dinner.

Turgon: What's that? *picks up a flower from a booth and tries to lure Melkor out, figures if he DOES pursue Eowyn, he should at least get along with her foster daughter*

Melkor: *stays put*

Eowyn: Oh, a noodle? With sauce?

Turgon: ah! That sounds good.

Melkor: if you'd leave me on my own, I'd be safe! *hisses a whisper to Eowyn*

Turgon: *can hear* Safe?

Eowyn: She's not allowed to be left alone, but she doesn't understand why.

Turgon: she's right, little one. You're too small to lift things that fall, or put out fires, or stop flooding.

Melkor: ...mnnng.

Turgon: so who are you having watch her?

Eowyn: Well, my... friend, Theodred, who is one of the Guards, was injured and he was watching her while I worked. But he's recovered and will be going back to work soon, so I'll need to find someone else.

Turgon: *seeing an opportunity* what age do humans begin lessons? I know in the future there's schools, but I'm afraid we haven't got anything like that here.

Eowyn: She's at that age now, actually.

Turgon: so you'll be wanting some sort of tutor?

Eowyn: *nods* At least a person who is used to teaching small children.

Turgon: Any other requirements?

Eowyn: Ideally a human... why?

Turgon: well, I was thinking that some unemployed teachers must have ended up here and I could set Gelgannel on finding them *smiling*

Eowyn: Oh, would you really? That would be very helpful!

Turgon: You have time in your schedule, Gel?

Gelgannel: *bows* Always, sire. I believe I can find a tutor for the young lady

Melkor: *hidden rageface*

Eowyn: Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

Turgon: I should have someone for you soon. Why don't you come by the palace tomorrow night to discuss potential people?

Eowyn: *nods* I can do that.

Turgon: wonderful. Gel, get that scheduled?

Gelgannel: yes, sire. *writing in his schedulebook what needs doing*

Melkor: *tries to get Edric to run off so he has an excuse to flee*

Eowyn: *has her in an iron grip*

Turgon: Well. I'll see you tomorrow night *warm smile* Enjoy your shopping.

Gelgannel: *has been doing his own quiet 'WE ARE LATE' noises behind Turgon*

Eowyn: *bows her head* Thank you. And especially thank you for all your help. *smiles*

Turgon: glad to. *is hurried off by Gelgannel*

Melkor: *relaxes*

Eowyn: Well, that is most kind of him.

Melkor: he's up to something! He knows I'm Melkor!

Melkor: He'll have me killed *clinging tightly to Eowyn's leg*

Eowyn: You hush.

Melkor: *whimper*

Eowyn: No one is going to harm you. I promise.

Melkor: ...hold you to that. *slowly loosens his grip*

Well, that's very helpful. I hope they can find a good person.