The one where the car ride makes me nervous

[celegorm]

I hired a car to pick up Lio from the House of Healing and bring him back to my place. That thing moves really fast. Anyway, I'm glad Lio is here with me.

Ecthelion: *has packed up his few belongings and gotten dressed with assistance from nurses; now just waiting to go*

Celegorm: *knocks on Lio's door at the House of Healing, still a bit disconcerted from the car ride over* Hi! *grins* The big day has arrived. You ready to go?



Ecthelion: *grins at him* So ready. You don't even know! *gets up* I feel like I could run to your house.

Celegorm: No running. Turu would have me shot on sight if anything happens to you. *takes Lio's bag and holds out his other hand* Your carriage awaits. It moves really fast, too.

Ecthelion: There will be no shooting. *smiles and takes his hand*

Celegorm: *gets him into the car, settles the bag on teh other side of them and gives the driver directions to his house* This is my first time in one of these...car...things. *grips the door when it starts moving*

Ecthelion: *looking around* I haven't been in one before! This is ... slightly alarming. *holds onto Celegorm's arm*

Celegorm: *chuckles* If anyone could see us now, we'd never live this down. *after a short ride, the car pulls up in front of Celegorm's house. He pays the driver and escorts Lio inside* Here we are. I even cleaned it. *grins*

Ecthelion: *looks around, smiling* It looks very clean. *happy sigh* I'm so glad to be out of the healer's.

Celegorm: *gently hugs Lio* I know you must be. I can't even imagine what it was like being cooped up for so long.

Ecthelion: *drapes his arms around Celegorm's shoulders, leaning close* Ugh, it was awful. They wouldn't even let me sit outside.

Celegorm: I suppose the risk for infection was too great. *ushers him toward the bedrooms.* I have the guest room all made up for you...*flicks his eyes toward his own room*

Ecthelion: Oh nice! *but glances towards Celegorm's room as well* Still.... it might be nice to... have company.

Celegorm: Oh, well...I was going to suggest that you might feel more comfortable in my room, but...*looks at Lio* are you well enough for company?

Ecthelion: *nods* I mean, I'm not up for anything too athletic. *grins* And I would be happy just cuddle. *laughs* Listen to me.

Celegorm: *chuckles* I'll save the oil wrestling for another time, then. *steers Lio into the master bedroom and opens up a drawer* I'll put your things in here so you can reach them easily.

Ecthelion: Thanks. *sits on the bed, still a little tired* And thank you again for taking me in.

Celegorm: I wanted to. *kneels in front of Lio and begins removing his shoes* I know how hard it is when a stranger has to care for you. It's much nicer if you know and hopefully like your caregiver.

Ecthelion: *smiles down at him, and runs a hand through his hair* It IS much nicer. I admit, I wasn't looking forward to going home with a stranger.

Celegorm: *leans into Lio's touch and smiles* And it's nice having someone in the house again. It's been quiet after my brother left. Huan is company, but it's not the same.

Ecthelion: *gently stroking his hair* I hope Huan doesn't mind me staying here. *grins*

Celegorm: He likes you, and he'll be thrilled that he has the guest bedroom back as his own personal dogbed. *grins*

Ecthelion: *laughs* Good. I'd feel bad if I put him out.

Celegorm: *stands up and crosses the room to retrieve a couple of books* I snagged these from the library. I didn't know what you liked, so I got an assortment. *puts them on the sidetable, then sits on the bed next to Lio* So...what do you like?

Ecthelion: Bookwise? I like history - both the past and the future histories that are being written. *grins* And a good romance or two.

Celegorm: Really? Romance? *grins* I never pictured you as the romantic sort.

Ecthelion: *laughs* Now you know my secret!

Celegorm: I do, and I will bring it out and blackmail you with it when you least expect it. *kisses his cheek playfully*

Ecthelion: Oh no! In trouble already! *laughs and leans against him*

Celegorm: *drapes his arm around him* What can I say. I'm nothing but trouble. *thinks* I know there are some watercolor paints and a tablet in the storage room. Possibly some pencils. I also had your flute brought over, in case you want to play.

Ecthelion: *smiles* I definitely want to play, thank you for remembering. And I might the drawing a try. *takes his phone out of his pocket and puts it on the table* I'll have to remember to check that thing, too.

Celegorm: *stares at the phone and frowns* I worry that thing is going to cause lots of stress, especially if Turu calls you as often as he threatned to.

Ecthelion: *takes his hand and squeezes* Don't worry, I promised to rest. I think I promised EVERYONE. *grins* I know I'm a workaholic. You're going to have to keep me stress free.

Celegorm: I can do that. *tugs his own boots off and scoots back to lean against the padded headboard, then pats the spot next to him* You look like you could use a neck rub.

Ecthelion: Oooh, I could! *shifts into place next to him*

Celegorm: *begins carefully rubbing his neck* Turu gave me one of those phone things, too, but I have nobody to call. *grins* Not unless Father or my brothers have them.

Ecthelion: *leans into his touches, moving gingerly because his side is still sore* Maybe he'll call you to tell you he's coming over to visit. *grins*

Celegorm: Father? Maybe, but he's more likely to just burst right in and make himself known with a "SON, I AM HERE."

Ethelion: *laughs* That DOES sound like your father.

Celegorm: And that is why the door has a deadbolt on it. *winks* Though I'd not put it past him to try to kick it in.

Ecthelion: *moans softly; the neck rub feels good* I am hoping for no kicking in of doors while I'm here recuperating.

Celegorm: Nobody will be kicking anything while you are here. That I promise you. *kisses the side of Lio's neck as he rubs* It's all rest, all the time.

Ecthelion: Mmm. And I saw enough of your father in that battle in the sewers to last me a while....

Celegorm: He's quite the fearsome warrior. All of my brothers are as well. But hopefully, we won’t have to demonstrate that particular skill again anytime soon.

Ecthelion: Yes, I hope that fight is my last one for quite a while... *shifts a little closer to Celegorm, wincing as he moves*

Celegorm: *wraps him in a careful embrace* A long while. *kisses his forehead* I don't want anything to happen to you. Who would I cuddle with?

Ecthelion: *nods* This whole stabbing thing is not an experience I care to repeat... *light kiss*

Celegorm: *kisses him back* Let's focus on the cuddling part, instead. *holds him close* I have nothing planned for the rest of the afternoon, so if you feel like napping, I wouldn't object.

Ecthelion: *sheepish grin* I hate to admit it, but I am a little tired. A nap sounds good. And maybe when I wake up later, dinner?

Celegorm: *leans up to tug a blanket over their feet* Absolutely. Rest up, and I'll start dinner when we wake up. *snuggles closer*

Ecthelion: *rests his head on Celegorm's chest* Besides, we need to get some cuddling in before all my visitors start arriving. *chuckles*

Celegorm: *sighs heavily* I need to hang a "Do not disturb" sign out, or at least post visiting hours.

Ecthelion: *nuzzles* I'm surprised Turu isn't here already.

Celegorm: *grits his teeth* Damned busybody. If he shows up here as often as he threatened to, you'll never get any rest.

Ecthelion: *yawns* He means well. I know he just wants to check on me. But yes, rest is good.

Celegorm: *kisses the top of Lio's head* I know. Now, let's get some sleep.

Ecthelion: *makes a sleepy noise of agreement and closes his eyes* Yessir...

Celegorm: *strokes Lio's hair, happy that he's here*