Visiting Lio

[finrod]

It's a relief to know the Ecthelion is awake. Finrod can't blame Lio for acting heroic, and is thankful he was there. Still, he worries about his friend, and wishes Lio had avoided being stabbed. So, he goes to visit out of friendship and also to tell Lio to behave.

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Finrod: *goes to visit Lio*

Ecthelion: *lying in bed, kind of board*

Finrod: *pokes his head in* Hey...

Ecthelion: *maybe still looks a little drawn and pale, but smiles* Hey!

Finrod: *sits next to his bed* How are you feeling?

Ecthelion: Oh, okay. *really, things are still painful and uncomfortable, but why complain, he's alive* I'm bored though. Glad you came to visit!

Finrod: *grins* I'm afraid you'll be bored awhile longer.

Ecthelion: That's what they tell me. *sighs*

Finrod: Are you certain this wasn't just the powers that be telling you to rest?

Ecthelion: I'd hope I hadn't pissed off the vala enough to get stabbed. *grins*

Finrod: I'm glad you're alright though.

Ecthelion: *smiles* Thanks. Same! I'm glad nothing too bad happened to you.

Finrod: *nods* As am I. I suppose I will have to read the final reports.

Ecthelion: I need to get someone to bring them to me. And write my own, too.

Finrod: A bit of bedtime reading, hmm?

Ecthelion: I need SOMETHING to occupy me.

Finrod: I'll bring you a copy, under the condition that you do not try to sneak out of bed to do something about them.

Ecthelion: You drive a hard bargain.

Finrod: I know. You also cannot blatantly escape either.

Ecthelion: Did they tell you? I can't go home on my own. *frowns*

Finrod: Looking at you, I'm not surprised. When will they send you home?

Ecthelion: Not sure. At least a week. Then Turu said he'd get someone to stay with me. *sighs*

Finrod: Someone to cook and clean...how awful.
Lio: Someone in my space, taking care of me. *makes a face*

Finrod: *smiles* Well, it's only temporary. Besides, I imagine your apartment is a disaster.

Ecthelion: >.>

Finrod: Mmmhmm...s' what I thought.

Ecthelion: I really can't be laid up this long, in any case. I need to get back to the guard.

Finrod: You need rest and healing. *firmly*

Ecthelion: Right, but someone needs to be overseeing things.

Finrod: Someone will be.

Ecthelion: Who?

Finrod: Me.

Ecthelion: *wry grin* Replaced so soon!

Finrod: *slight shrug* Turu asked me. Don't worry, your job will be waiting once you're fully well.

Ecthelion: *nods slowly* Make good use of Boromir and Angwen. They should probably have promotions after everything.

Finrod: *nods*

Ecthelion: How did the other human guards fare in the fight? Theoden? Theodred?

Finrod: All fine. You got the worst of it.

Ecthelion: Wouldn't you know? *chuckles*

Finrod: Clearly you've been doing too much paperwork, Captain... *just teasing though*

Ecthelion: *serious* They were going to stab you. I couldn't let it happen.

Finrod: *squeezes his shoulder* And I do thank you.

Ecthelion: *smiles* I thought my armor would protect me. Lucky madman got me at the right place.

Finrod: At least it is not more serious.

Ecthelion: True. Just painful and tiresome.

Finrod: Seriously, use the time to relax.

Ecthelion: I'll try. Thank you for taking over the guard.

Finrod: You're welcome. And you know I'll keep you updated.

Ecthelion: You'd better! *grins*

Finrod: *airily* So long as you rest, I will.

Ecthelion: I promise. I will. Try.

Finrod: *gives him a wry look* Mmhmm.

Ecthelion: Really.

Finrod: Really you will, or really you'll try?

Ecthelion: *grins* The second.

Finrod: I'm afraid that's not good enough.

Ecthelion: I'll do my best to rest.

Finrod: You forget who my family is, Lio. I know what that means.

Ecthelion: Mmm. It's hard.

Finrod: I know.

Ecthelion: I will try. I promise.

Finrod: Well. You had better.

Ecthelion: As long as you keep me informed. And entertained. *sly grin*

Finrod: Entertained?!

Ecthelion: Bring me books! Come visit! Something!

Finrod: Well, alright, that's fair enough.

Ecthelion: *grins* Good. Then I can relax.

Finrod: Good.

Ecthelion: Take good care of the guard. *grins*

Finrod: *chuckles* Don't worry.

Ecthelion: I won't. And bring me the reports!

Finrod: I will. Stay in bed.

Ecthelion: I will. *yawns* I might nap. And then everyone will be happy because I'm resting.

Finrod: *grins* Do that. I'll see you in a little while.

Ecthelion: Okay. *waves and closes his eyes*

Finrod: *leaves quietly, heading to the office*

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I'll get copies of the reports made, and see about arranging promotions. Among things.

Comments

[celegorm]

That does it. I'm going to be screening visitors when he gets to my house.

[finrod]

*refrains from rolling his eyes* I have work with Lio, cousin.

[celegorm]

Work can wait until he's well. Isn't that what you're for? If not, what's the point? Or do you want to strut around in a guard's uniform and try to look important?

[finrod]

My sincerest apologies that Ecthelion has friends whom he has asked to visit aside from yourself.

[celegorm]

Visiting is fine. Working can wait. I bet that human guard has an extra uniform so you can play dress-up while you're waiting on Lio to heal.

[finrod]

Exceedingly clever as always, cousin.

[celegorm]

Just pointing it out. I'm sure the helmets come in extra large.

[finrod]

Indeed. We keep those on hand for Feanorians.

[celegorm]

Ah, so you've already been playing dress up. Good to know. You know what they say, if you can't actually fight, you can always pretend to be a guard.

[finrod]

Hardly.