Laithrûn

I would not know societal rules if they slapped me in the face *they chuckle* It is good to see you so not take them serious in these lands

You know as well as I do that we could not show any weaknesses for the longest of times, lest we want to be punished for it. It is hard to let that go and be a person again

It is good to know that not all are best friends around here. A relief in a way

Ereinion...*They repeat considering his name* It fits you well
YOU may call me Laikāilin. Yes, even I have more than one name

Do you wish to lavish me with gifts? *They playfully raise one of their eyebrows at the Elf*

I will take true affection and wit over gifts any day *After having been twirled, they put their arms around Gil-Galad's neck* Would you not? *It is almost a purr*

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As political marriages are a purely human approach, I would never have thought such a thing.

As far as I understand people cannot chose who they fall for or when. So there is no explanation needed

Just-- do not hide what you have. You are the lucky ones

Is that not the truth. To be honest, I do not care too much. This was meant as a heads up to expect some complaints

Not everyone can be as loved as you around here. Certainly not me *In a comparison with their brother, they can only lose*

*For a moment, Laithrûn relishes the dancing, leaning against this intriguing ellon, before they look up again* Say...Gil-Galad feels so awfully official. Is there any other name I may call you by?

*Laithrûn teases but again they feel flustered by the words of the Elf*

You are /truly/ like no one I have ever met, Gil-Galad. And you may take that as the highest compliment I could ever give you

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Ever considered that I like you DESPITE being a prince, not because of it?

*Settling into a position for their dance, comes so natural as if they knew each other much longer than they did. There is a familiarity in it*

Trying to raise the bar even higher for those hopeful suitors?

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*For a moment Laithrûn seems to be far away, before their attention snap back to Gil-Galad* The story or Laithrûn and the human princes is none that should be uttered on such a beautiful night

You are so full of youself !

*They laugh amused, dark thoughts whisked away in a second*

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Mordor seems to bring the most fascinating combination of people together *they remark looking across the room*

Primordial beings and Elves, Nazgûl and Hobbits, Elves and Nazgûl...

*Maeglin is quite adorable trying to not have them take up the wrong idea about this day, while Ungoliant,as one of age and power, is amusingly holding on to her version of things. They have an interesting dynamic*

I know what you mean *shw need not say more* Valley Thyme it is

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*The mischievous grin on their face indicates they speak about more than just dancing.
On the dance floor, they pull the Elf close for a slow dance. Their arms around his hips, their face leaning onto his broad chest, inhaling his smell*

I told you, you tempt me to to something scandalous (🤭)

I cannot say that I have. So far no prince has drawn my interest as you have. Not that I have met many Elven princes, but I did meet my fair share of human ones

*They chuckle amused as they lead Gil-Galad to the dance floor*

Do not worry about MY stamina, 𝘝𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢. I can go hours without tiring

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We will have to see. I have never danced with someone so much smaller than me *They admit*

I take some of that sparkling wine as well *gratefully takes a glass from Elrond*

I believe I am doing alright. I met a couple of new people I have not met so far and we had some agreeable conversations

Are official events in Lindon similar?

No, you, my dear, are an eye catcher. You need to save me a dance for later.

I have been amiss to greet you yet, Anna. I hope you are having a great evening

Edit of a picture of Elrond, played by Robert Aramayo, filming the rings of power season one. In this edited version, he's wearing a hair circlet and soft blue robe with a pattern of stars

Almost ready to attend tonight's ball, I just need one more thing; @adaristired.bsky.social 🖤💙
*Walks down the corridors to find the uruk.*

Will you dance with me, Gil-Galad?

*they hold out their hand out towards the High King, green eyes on him, intently*

*they whisper into his ear.
When they step back a playful smile is on their lips again*
Compliment and flirt with this stranger at your own peril, lest they decide to claim you as their prince.

For now they would be satisfied with a dance though.

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*They do not mind the smugness that comes with those genuinely sweet words. His self-confidence is something they like about the Elf.
They step up to him and place a soft kiss on his cheek*

Do not always hide all that sweetness behind your grandeur

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Please do not give me too many compliments at the same time

I had no idea this is a possibility. You are very lucky, Lydia.

*They nod slowly. They get it. This seems very new to both of them, in addition of Elrond and Adar also being more on the shy side*

You need not feel like you cannot share good news with me because it could overwhelm me. For us uruks it is so rare that it ought to be shared

I see. I do not know most of them well yet. I hope this will change over time, although I feel like there are a few who do not like me very much at all

There is nothing to be embarrassed about. You are infatuated with an Elf. It is not a crime, Adar

I am happy for you. And for you Elrond. And I wish you good luck

*If Moriondo could blush, they would do it now at those words, instead their cheeks get slightly more greyish*

You should stop saying such things. I am afraid I already like you more than I should, young one

I thought maybe there is some silly protocol that did not apply when it was just us...

Now I feel foolish * they have not felt this kind of foolish in forever. They chuckle sheepishly*

It is good to know I did not embarrass you though...as I meant it

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I guess we can now stop dancing around you two being a couple, yes?