(Video - Aftermath)

[castintoflames]

I sometimes think I feel as the Valar must. Standing aside or above as children wage battles they should never see or know exist is not palatable. I would put an end to the chaos if I had the power. No world - lest it be created by Morgoth himself - deserves to be scarred by war.

(Even one covered in hellish volcanoes. Maedhros draws a knee to his chest, resting his arm across his thigh.)

I urge you to rest and heal, my fellow passengers. What Light is left within me, I offer to you freely to speed the process.

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[castintoflames]

(Their love is too fierce to be extinguished by mere tiffs. Maglor is Maedhros's heart.)

In-between those times, we will rest. I know you dearly need it too.

(The notes ring in his ears and he hums, reaching out to pull his brother closer.)

Now you walk beside me again.

[seawanderer]

[Not even the pain of betrayal and loss can destroy this love.]

We both do.

[Maglor settles against his brother.]

Until I can't go any further.

[castintoflames]

(Those last words sadden him and he carefully tucks Maglor against him.)

When you reach your limit, you won't be alone. I'll go with you.

[seawanderer]

[He lets his head rest on his brother's shoulder with a low hum.]

What if you can't? What if you are no longer there?

[castintoflames]

(Maedhros rests his cheek against the soft black hair.)

I have another chance here and I am with you. I won't falter.

[seawanderer]

[Maglor snuggles against his brother, relaxing bit by bit.]

Here, yes. I know you won't.

[castintoflames]

(His eyes slip shut and he wraps an arm around his little brother.)

So you can trust I will follow you.

[seawanderer]

I know you will try.

[castintoflames]

I will succeed.