Wynnie's brother told her about a tiny person called a 'hobbit' being held at the palace. Very banal. I only went with her because... she needed supervision. Not because I wanted to see it.
Really.
Aredhel: *puts Ruby down, making sure her sandals are on properly* There you are, dear. Go forth!
Ruby: *angry little noise about the sandals but heads down the path, avoiding the deeper snow*
Eol: It's.... you have the most interesting life, Ar
Aredhel: *laughs* I do seem to, don't I. *watches Ruby, slipping her hand into Eol's* My, she's adorable.
Eol: in a strange way... *squeezes Ar's hand and watches Ruby attack a dead plant that got in her way*
Melkor: Are you sure there's a tiny person this way, Theodwyn? I'm cold and I could be making orcs
Theodwyn: Somewhere around here! They said she was in the gardens!
Melkor: *squeezes through the gate* When do you think Gigi will notice us gone?
Theodwyn: *follows her, falling into the snow and working her way out* I don't know. Ten minutes?
Melkor: *offers her his hand* I should be comforting him in his hour of need. That is when he'll realize that the path of Melkor is the one for him
Theodwyn: *takes his hand and gets up* Then why'd you come with me?
Melkor: Wolves might eat you\
Theodwyn: Eeee, you really do care about me! *grins and follows him into the gardens* Oh look, there's some elves! *points at Aredhel and Eol*\
Melkor: I meant I'd like to watch
Ruby: *runs past Eol and Aredhel after a shiny*
Theodwyn: Lies. *grins at him more and sees Ruby running* Look, there she is! The tiny person!
Melkor: ...maybe I can enslave it as my tiny spy
Ruby: *climbs up the front of Ar's skirt* Cold now. Carry me
Aredhel: *scoops her up and cuddles* You should be wearing a thicker cloak. We'll have to get you one...
Theodwyn: *goes up to Aredhel and Eol* Hiiiii!
Eol: Wasn't she wearing sanda-- oh, er. Hello. *peers down at Wynnie*
Melkor: *stomps behind Wynnie*
Aredhel: She is. *knows Wynnie and Melkor are humans, but they're so cute!* Hello, dears. What are you doing out in this cold?
Theodwyn: We came to see the tiny person!
Ruby: rrrrr
Melkor: I, Melkor, demand you put it down for us to see at once.
Eol: Wait, what?
Aredhel: ..ah. I've heard of you, little one. You're called Melly around here, aren't you? *glances between Wynnie and Melkor*
Theodwyn: She is! I'm Wynnie
Eol: is that supposed to be funny? *glares down at Melkor*
Melkor: I'm not joking, elf
Eol: Do the Noldor take what they did so lightly that they let little girls go around claiming to be Morgoth? *starting to get pissed*
Aredhel: No, Eol, of course not. *puts a hand on his arm and leans down to look at Melkor* It's not wise to go around proclaiming yourself as the dark lord, little one.
Theodwyn: Just call her Melly! And where's the tiny person!
Melkor: Shut up, you tramp
Ruby: *staring in fascination*
Eol: Where's your mother, you little brat?
Theodwyn: *moves closer to Aredhel, who's still leaning down, to see Ruby*
Aredhel: Don't use such language, girl. Who is your mother or guardian?
Melkor: Eru. And I believe I told you to shut up.
Aredhel: ...Eol, take Ruby, please. *hands her to him and takes Melkor's arm, pulling her towards the palace* I will find out once and for all and you will be punished for your disrespect.
Theodwyn: Wait! Please! She didn't mean it!
Melkor: *sinks his teeth in*\
Eol: ack! *holds Ruby carefully, like she'll break*
Ruby: What's a tramp?
Theodwyn: It's a bad person!
Ruby: ohh. Ar's a tramp. She made me wear sandals.
Eol: Oh, this must be what an episode coming on feels like
Aredhel: *picks Melkor up and stares at him* How dare you bite people! *sets Melkor over her arm and spanks*
Melkor: o.o ... O.O
Theodwyn: What's an episode? Why are you spanking Melly?!
Eol: Because she's very bad.
Theodwyn: She isn't!
Eol: She tells people she's Morgoth!
Aredhel: Don't you dare bite someone again, girl. Now tell me who your mother is! *holds Melkor upright and at length again*
Melkor: o.o
Aredhel: *unamused look* I asked you a question. I expect an answer.
Theodwyn: *upset look* Melly's not a bad girl!
Melkor: *little voice* Eowyn
Eol: Hush, child. You need a better class of friend
Theodwyn: *sniffles*
Aredhel: Good. *sets Melkor down and holds her by the arm again, though not as firmly as before* We shall find your mother now and tell her of your behavior.
Eol: ...shall I attend?
Aredhel: *glances at him and nods* Help me with them?
Eol: *reaches down to take Wynnie's hand* Are all humans like this?
Ruby: *keeps her balance by hanging onto Eol's collar*
Theodwyn: No! We're not bad girls! *sniffling and holding onto Eol's hand, looking up once in a while at Ruby*
Aredhel: *just keeps a hold on Melkor's arm* We shall see about you being properly disciplined for your behavior.
Ruby: *waves at Wynnie*
Melkor: ...we'll see about that
Theodwyn: *little wave back at her, wipes her nose*
Aredhel: Oh, do you wish for another spanking?
Melkor: o.o *goes quiet*
Aredhel: I didn't think so. Now tell me where you live so that I may speak with her.
Melkor: *silent! and glaring*
Aredhel: *stern look* You won't tell me?
Melkor: rrrr
Aredhel: *looks at her and stops* I believe you want another spanking. *makes to pick her up*
Melkor: *blurts out the address*
Aredhel: Mm. *sets her down again and takes her arm, walking once more towards Eowyn's house*
MO--EOWYN! MORTAL! HELP.