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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Sept 21, 2018 22:52:18 GMT -5

Post by GALADRIEL on Sept 21, 2018 22:52:18 GMT -5

It seemed her question threw him and she watched him carefully for his reaction. When his whole body stiffened, it almost felt as if she had been slapped in the face. She assumed he was outright rejecting her and her ideas. And while she was still fighting her growing attraction to the Sindar prince, the fact that she was becoming attracted to him made this hurt like nothing else had. And while she was about to speak, telling him to forget what she had suggested, something told her to wait and see what would happen.

And she was rewarded when he explained that it had been a long time since he had reason to leave before now. Which made her pleased that he found her request enough reason to consider leaving the safety of the known. But what he said next made her think that there was something wrong in Doriath and her brow furrowed as she heard to him speak about guarded entrances and forgotten ones, especially when he said they could get in trouble. ”Has your King and Queen forbidden you to leave?” What sort of sovereign made their people live in gilded cages?

But he seemed willing to do so, and all for her. ”You would be willing to do so? For me? Someone you barely know? Why?” She watched his face eagerly for when he answered, figuratively holding her breath in anticipation for an answer. And as she did, she got a brief flash of him leading her down a staircase in the trees. A blink later and the vision was gone and in its place the growing idea of that while she would not be easily wooed by this Sindar Prince, she would eventually let him catch her.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Sept 26, 2018 0:29:30 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2018 0:29:30 GMT -5

”Has your King and Queen forbidden you to leave?”

The question caught him off guard. Why did this blasted beautiful Elleth do that to him? He barely knew her and yet he felt slightly off base in her presence almost like a drunken man. Standing and yet unsure of his footing. At least emotionally, that is.

"Well," he pondered for a moment, uncertain of how to continue, "in a manner of speaking --- well, they never actually --- I mean --- ahmmm, no, they haven't come right out and said so. I just assumed ---"

He was confused and tongue tied and feeling very inadequate at the moment. He had never disobeyed his parents --- EVER! Not that he hadn't wondered or thought about going outside of the caves, he just did as he was told.

At least until now.

”You would be willing to do so? For me? Someone you barely know? Why?”

He thought for a moment, looking off as to gather his thoughts and come up with a good answer. But then he looked straight at her, a determination in his eyes.

Why not?" he finally said, feeling a strong resolve. "We don't have to go very far. Just maybe a few feet into the forest to see the trees and smell the fresh air. So? Why not go outside the caves?"

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Oct 21, 2018 14:47:22 GMT -5

Post by GALADRIEL on Oct 21, 2018 14:47:22 GMT -5

There was something lurking in the corners of Artanis’ eyes and lips that was dangerously close to laughter at the sight of the poor Prince of Doriath being so tongue-tied, and over what she assumed was such a simple question. But he didn’t seem quite like the dullard and so she could only hope and assume that this was not his usual state of being. But that did beg the question of what precisely made him thus. And the idea that she could cause such a man as him to become a utter fool for some reason pleased her. But as to his answer to her question…

It would seem that leaving the caves was not exactly something that one needed permission for. ”So, we shouldn’t get into any trouble then!” And if they did, they could always say that she was ignorant of any rule regarding it and had forced Celeborn to show her the way under duress and over his protestations. Not that that was anywhere near the truth considering he was very much willing to show her and it was she that was unsure about this undertaking.

He answered her question of why with a question of why not and Artanis felt little disappointment that he didn’t say something like he wanted to spend more time with her or some such other suitor-appropriate response. Of course, she was still not sure whether she was pleased or not that he did not seem inclined to woo her. But of course, he was agreeing to take her outside and so she beamed at him. ”Please, show the way.” Maybe spending time with this handsome, back-water prince wasn’t so bad after all.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Nov 4, 2018 17:52:38 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2018 17:52:38 GMT -5

He looked at her for a moment, uncertain of how to react to this beauty. Should he? Should he do this? It was against everything he had been taught. Obedience was ingrained in a young Elf from childhood onward. But this Ellas touched him to his bones.

When she told him to ”Please, show the way.” his heart nearly leapt out of his chest at the idea of rebelling against the norm and actually striking out on their own, even if it was only for a short time.

"Follow me," he grinned and moved over to where the door of the old garbage dump was located. Despite being a garbage dump the area was surprisingly clean and, more importantly, unguarded.

Reaching the door he glanced around, making sure they hadn't been seen. Satisfied, he pushed open the door, having a bit of difficulty at first as it was stuck, not having been opened in a long time, but with a bit of strength he managed to get it open. Instantly fresh air rushed in causing the young Celeborn to be concerned that what they were doing would be discovered and he would be punished, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

Or so he thought. What he didn't notice was the attention it drew from a guard. Not on the inside of the cave but outside hidden in the trees. In the excitement he forgot there were Marchwardens keeping watch in the surrounding forest.

"Be very quiet," he whispered to her then made his way outside. He went out first in case there was any dangerous animals lurking close by but what he failed to realize was they were the most dangerous things in this forest.

Where the garbage dump had been was instead pristine. What garbage the Elves had dumped had long ago been converted into nature. Soil, plant life, flowers covered the ground around them.

"It's beautiful out here," he commented as he lifted his face to the dappled sun as it played across his face. He closed his eyes and breathed in the air.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Nov 25, 2018 19:20:21 GMT -5

Post by GALADRIEL on Nov 25, 2018 19:20:21 GMT -5

OOC: I told you she would warm up to you Celeborn

IC: Artanis was not entirely sure she liked the fact that Prince Celeborn was hesitating agreeing with her. It was not often that anyone had so she was in a very odd place if he did refuse her. Of course, he had yet to do so, so there was hope. Plus, she also was pretty sure she did not like that fact that she had no idea exactly why he hesitated. Perhaps if she knew him better, she could guess why better but it seemed to her that he was being overly cautious, far too cautious in her mind. And, while she could have tried to read his mind, to do without his permission was completely wrong. Plus, it might give him the wrong idea of what she wanted their relationship to be.

So she was almost surprised when he agreed to it, telling her to follow him. And while she was very much aware that she would get lost if she did not follow him, it still rankled her a bit to have to follow anyone but she managed to keep it out her expression, and her thoughts since it would not do to have him continuing to read her thoughts like he had. But followed him Artanis did.

She gave Celeborn a look of askance when he said that they had to be quiet, not entirely sure why they had to be quiet, especially if they weren’t exactly breaking the rules. She shook her head mentally at what she thought of as the silliness of Sindar Elves, especially their menfolk. While she had thought of actually looking at her surroundings, her gaze kept wandering back to the Sindarin prince she followed. Her eyes were especially caught by his silver hair streaming behind him in the sunlight. It was beautiful hair in the caves but in the full sun, it was glorious. Not as glorious of course as hers, but the possibilities...She vaguely heard him say it was beautiful and her eyes, and heart, were opened. ”It is indeed, my Prince.” Of course, her voice came out almost as purr as she considered Celeborn in a far different light.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Jan 3, 2019 20:13:54 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 20:13:54 GMT -5

Hearing her speak he opened his blue eyes looked at her. As beautiful as she was in the caves the sunlight made her shimmer gloriously. She was so alluring he found it impossible to keep his eyes off of her, despite the fact that it was rude for him to do so. Knowing that he forced himself to look away. It was then he heard the sound of a bubbling brook.

"I hear a stream close by. Would you care to explore it with me?" he asked, uncertain if she would enjoy that or not but he felt he needed to at least entertain her while she visited. Plus the longer she stayed here the more time he would have to get to know the lovely Artanis. But in his mind he called her Galadriel, the noble woman, the greatest of the elven women.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Feb 8, 2019 21:21:41 GMT -5

Post by GALADRIEL on Feb 8, 2019 21:21:41 GMT -5

If Artanis wasn’t so intent on the Sindarin Prince, she might have found his attentions to her amusement. It was odd that in such a short time, she had gone from wanting to avoid him to being so enthralled with him. And she knew that if she looked hard enough into her own heart, the reason would be quite clear. But that would be for later when she could consider her feelings and thoughts without the subject of them right in front of her.

As it was, she would guardedly enjoy her time with the rather handsome Prince of Doriath. And while she would enjoy her time with him, there was nothing wrong with playing a little hard to get, not hard enough to discourage his attentions. So when he offered to show her to a nearby stream, she flashed him a pleased smile. ”Most certainly, my Prince.” If her voice was bit more eager than she had planned, and closer to what she actually felt, than there was little she could do. She was alreadyfinding it hard to know how to act and react around him, and not in a bad way at all.

But she was going to tease him a little, and perhaps flirt with him. ”Do you often take pretty maidens to this stream? Since you rarely leave the caves without permission and I assume courting is not one of those approved reasons for leaving.” She had coy grin on her lips as she watched his reaction.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Feb 11, 2019 22:11:57 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 22:11:57 GMT -5

”Do you often take pretty maidens to this stream? Since you rarely leave the caves without permission and I assume courting is not one of those approved reasons for leaving.”

Had she not heard him explaining several times that it was forbidden for anyone to go outside? Although, when he thought about it, the reason was not really given to him.

"No," he replied simply as he led her towards the sound of the water. "only the most beautiful ones and you are the first." Grinning slightly to himself he was proud of the complimentary jest he had just tossed in her direction and hoped she caught it for she was the most beautiful Ellas he ever remembered meeting.

A short ways and they stood beside a pretty brook that gurgled and bubbled as it splashed gently over moss covered stones. It was beautiful and calm in the dappled shade. Along the bank grew various types of small dainty flowers that polka dotted the banks with various shades of happy colors. The brook wasn't deep enough to swim in but one could wade ankle deep in the coolness. In shallow pools created by the various rocks swam small reddish guppies nibbling the moss.

If she decided to wade into the water he intended to get an eyeful of her delicate feet, trim ankles and maybe shapely calves.

Taking a deep breath of the fresh air and blew it out with a satisfied "Ahhhh!" This was far more beautiful than he realized.

"Want to go wading?" he asked her. All he could do was hope she would.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Mar 16, 2019 19:43:37 GMT -5

Post by GALADRIEL on Mar 16, 2019 19:43:37 GMT -5

While Artanis was generally used to being called beautiful, for she was oft called ‘the most beautiful in the house of Finwe’, there was something about being called thus by Celeborn which made her blush brightly. Yet at the same time, she was supremely pleased by both his compliment to her and the nugget of knowledge that she was the first he had brought here. She hoped that she would be the last, and while she was still in partial denial, it was in that moment, she would later realize that her heart knew her true feelings for him.

But as she was very stubborn and hopes that she might find a suitor among the nobles on the Noldor, she shoved the thought of him as a suitor to the back of her mind. Her mind did wonder briefly on whether she was truly the most beautiful woman in Doriath for Melian was a Maia and Luthien was her daughter, and they were both likely fairer than she was. ”You find me more beautiful than your Queen and her daughter, Prince Celeborn?” She was honestly curious about his answer and so her voice held no teasing, only extreme curiosity.

His question of it she wanted to go wading in the stream before them caught her off-guard and she briefly narrowed her eyes in suspicion of his intentions of taking her wading. But her face smoothed out when she decided that there was no harm in it and she looked again at the waters, contemplative for a moment before she nodded. She was wearing shoes, though she generally preferred to not wear them but inside a cave with stones and cold floors, she had no real desire to go barefoot. Now however, she eagerly removed them and with a joyous grin at Celeborn, gingerly stepped into the water, sighing at the feeling of cool water on her skin, while one hand held her skirt high enough to keep it from getting wet. Her eyes were slightly hooded and knowing as she glanced at her companion to see where his gaze lingered, a pleased smirk lurking on the corners of her mouth.

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I'm Hot and I'm Cold Mar 20, 2019 1:13:58 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2019 1:13:58 GMT -5

”You find me more beautiful than your Queen and her daughter, Prince Celeborn?”

The question caught him a bit off-guard. He had never really thought about the Queen and her daughter except they were beautiful, but Artanis, well that was something he would be happy to admit to her.

"My Queen and her daughter are by far fair and beautiful but I have never been attracted to either of them, the way I am to you," he admitted, for, in his mind at least, there was no comparison between them. Artanis' beauty was far more compelling and approachable than the Queen or her daughter.

Than Celeborn watched as Artanis lifted the hem of her gown and, removing her shoes, exposed her delicate feet and ankles. He grinned as she stepped into the stream and looked back at him with, what he interpreted as, a come hither look.

Pulling the front of his own garment through his legs he then pulled it slightly higher exposing strong if slightly hairy legs, the hair the same silvery color as his head. Bringing the front hem up to the back by pulling the ends of the material around his front, he finished by tying it around his trim waist at the front in a sturdy knot.

Then slipping off his own sandles, he stepped into the cool water where the souls of his feet came in contact with smooth stones as small golden minnows swirled curiously around both of their ankles.

With a satisfied grin he stopped beside Artanis and went to take a step sideways when his foot slipped on a patch of green lichen causing him to loose his balance and he ungracefully landed buttocks first in the water. The minnows darted away by the splashing but quickly returned studying the now wet Elf.

Slightly embarrassed, he looked up at the still standing Artanis and began laughing at his own clumsiness when he heard a voice behind him.

"Prince Celeborn, are you alright? Are you in need of assistance?"

On the shore stood three Marshwardens decked out in their gray and black uniforms. Each had a bow and quiver full of arrows hanging across their shoulders.

"You must return back to the caves, Prince Celeborn. Your father seeks you," they informed him.

With a sigh of exasperation, Celeborn now knew the jig was up and, if his father didn't know about his disobedience, he surely would now.

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