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[findarato]

*finally stops putting it off and sits down to reply to Nellas' note*

Dear Nellas

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[lady_nellas]

*sinks down in her chair and reads it*

*struck with emotion, places her hand over her heart*

How I could have loved you, how much of myself I could have given to you, how much (too much) of my heart I have already given...

But ai, do not ask me to place hopes in wishing. I have dreamt too much and paid the price for it.

*resolves to put it behind her*

*cries*

[lady_nellas]

That's not true Finrod. The same passion you think makes you useless is the same quality that makes you loving, and kind. It's been there since I knew you in Doriath. Trust yourself.

[findarato]

Who need passion?

*bitter* Better to be laconic.

[lady_nellas]

*face falls* *steps away*

If I can say nothing to cheer you, than perhaps it is best I say no more... *gives his hand a squeeze* Only be yourself. That is why she loves you.

[findarato]

*steps forward and hugs her impulsively*

Don't think that...

I'm still afraid she'll find something better.

[lady_nellas]

*closes her eyes briefly and hugs back*

No... no she won't. *swallows a lump in her throat* *far-off look* She'll wear her finest dress and she'll smile when she walks down the aisle to you, and she'll be nervous when she takes your hand, because she knows you'll be nervous too. And suddenly nothing else will matter except her, because to you, nothing else will matter.

Maybe it will be strange to grow accustomed to each other, and maybe you'll fight, because married couples do, and because you're both such strong people. But you'll find your way back to each other because you need each other. And every morning she'll wake up happy because she'll wake up next to you... because she waited for you for thousands of years, because you've wanted her. Because you love her and she loves you.

[findarato]

Because I thought of her e'en as the wolf tore out my throat...

*hugs her and twirls her round*

((Awwww...))

[lady_nellas]

*blinks quickly so he won't see the few tears in her eyes*

*smiles as he twirls her*

Especially for that. :)

(( :D ))

[findarato]

*wipes a stray tear from her face*

May you love someone as much as I love her.

[lady_nellas]

*purses lips to keep her chin from trembling*

May she inspire the passion in your soul.

[findarato]

*smiles tremulously*

[lady_nellas]

*takes a deep breath*

I wish you every happiness, Finrod.

[findarato]

As I do you, Nellas.

*squares his shoulders* I hear you're tutoring my neice.

[lady_nellas]

*composes herself*

*nods* Finduilas is an eager student. :)

[findarato]

I think she's an eager everything.

[lady_nellas]

*isn't sure how to take that* Well, yes, she has um, lots of energy. :)