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[hideawayparadise]

[It's only because in his world the Fae typically don't use technology like this that he dares to show his face so openly. But honestly, Riley feels that the people here are more likely to be able to answer a question he has.]

Hi there.

[He offers a little smile and a wave.]

I guess you could say I'm a new guy here. But I have a bit of a weird question if anyone thinks they can answer it.

[He pushes his fingers through his blond waves before continuing.]

Do you think any of this could be Fae trickery?

[There's a laugh and he waves his hand like he's dismissing his own question.]

Okay, okay. Weirdness aside, what food would you guys recommend me trying? I figured I'd go get something to eat before finding a place to stay.

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[bythewaves]

Oh! But that I had you as a brother growing up - that is not what any of them said, indeed I was most often told to be quiet and let folk sleep!

[ He laughs ]

Well! If it's art you like, you might speak to my brother Maedhros - he used to sketch a bit, when we were younger. He might enjoy a chance to speak of those days. Elrond too, although it's not his Craft.

[hideawayparadise]

Really? I'll keep that in mind. I'm not sure if my stuff is really that great but I could always show it to him. To Elrond too.

[He smiles a bit.]

Lately though what I've really been doing a lot of is reading. I was even a librarian before I was brought here.

[bythewaves]

A librarian! Tis no wonder Elrond is fond.

[ Maglor says with equal fondness ]

Although he has only a few books here, I heard that he had one of the best libraries west of the mountains!

[hideawayparadise]

[His eyes go wide and his mouth drops open like that's the greatest thing he's ever heard in his life.]

Really? He had an actual library?

[bythewaves]

He did.

[ Maglor smiles at the enthusiasm ]

He was a loremaster, you see. He had books and scrolls from many lands and from as far back as before Moon and Sun rose.

[ Many of them from the libraries of the Feanorians before they were destroyed ]

[hideawayparadise]

...wow.

[He breathes out a sigh of wonder. What he would give to read those books. Even the ones he doesn't know the languages for!]

I want to have a library like that one day. Just books of every kind filling every wall. Pages after pages...

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor's smile goes very fond ]

I see why Elrond is so fond of you. Well, perhaps you can start one here?

[hideawayparadise]

Fond of me? I mean I just met him. I don't think I've done anything to really impress him yet.

[bythewaves]

Oh, very much so. [ Maglor hums ]

He's already sent messages to tell us to be nice to you!

[hideawayparadise]

Really? He didn't have to do that...

[bythewaves]

No, but Elrond is like that - always thoughtful of those he cares for!

[hideawayparadise]

I'm going to have to figure out something nice to do for you guys, especially him, for watching out for me like this.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor shakes his head ]

There is no need for that! It is our pleasure, and our honor.

[hideawayparadise]

Well yeah, I get it. But it doesn't feel right to not do something for you guys too.

[bythewaves]

Well, if you want to, Riley, none of us will stop you - but don't feel you must!

[hideawayparadise]

I think it's my Fae genetics kicking in honestly. The whole needing to repay perceived debt in full or something.

[bythewaves]

That's something I did not know. [ He hums ] Well, if it helps you, by all means.

[hideawayparadise]

Thanks. For being understanding. [He smiles brightly at him.] I really appreciate it.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor's answering smile is very fond ]

Just so long as you're happy, Riley.

[hideawayparadise]

So far you guys make me really happy. I wasn't expecting to run into such protective and nice people but I appreciate it.

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor laughs softly ]

I'm glad you think so! My folk have always had a fondness for younglings - and Elrond misses having a full house, I think. So you're helping us, as well.

[hideawayparadise]

...Am I a youngling? Even though I'm twenty-four?

[bythewaves]

[ He laughs softly ]

I am over six thousand, Riley. To me, all of those here are younglings.

[hideawayparadise]

Oh.

[He looks so surprised then laughs softly.]

You look really good for your age!

[bythewaves]

[ Maglor shrugs, smiling ]

It is typical for my folk - we are tied to the world, you see, to age as it ages, to exist so long as it does. I am not even close to the eldest of our folk! Although I might be the oldest here, in terms of length of time lived.