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[so_dark_a_road]

[ This is the morning of Day 5 of the month of Domino. Curufin is in his cabin, having just awakened from an extremely vivid dream -- by falling out of his bunk and landing on the floor with a THUNK! Sorry about the racket, roomies! He climbs to his feet, and since he slept in his clothes, getting dressed is simple. He pulls on his boots, throws on his jacket, and goes to the ICP. ]

Good morning, all. Hate to bother you, but I've just had yet another prophetic dream.

I thought I was trapped inside a block of ice. Ice walls, ice floor, ice ceiling. I was freezing, and it was hard to start walking through this frozen passageway, but I did. The ice was so clear and transparent that at times it almost seemed. . . not there at all.

I spotted what I assumed was a gap or an exit up ahead, and I stepped towards it. But suddenly the world shook under my feet and the block shuddered and lurched, and I was thrown off my feet and crashed into the walls. It felt like the structure was tumbling, with me in it! The cold struck through my bones like knives every time I hit the ice.

I don't know what this means, but the dreams I had before the last two missions were true visions. I dreamed of goblins and flying wolves and a burning city, and that's what we found. The next time, I dreamed of a volcanic planet that was self-destructing, and that's exactly where we went.

So, I must believe we're going to a very wintery place this time.

I suggest to everybody, get your cold-weather gear together! [ His shoulders shake briefly with silent laughter. ] And bring a flask of vodka or whisky if you can.

Comments

[so_dark_a_road]

You understand better than anyone, I think. Strange, isn't it? Fire and ice. So much of both in our background.

I don't want him to suffer either. I think he'd be happiest with you around, and I doubt he'd be pleased if I went. Otherwise, I would. Keep him safe if you can! And stay safe yourself, Maitimo!

[castintoflames]

The elements rise against us. I sometimes think he pays for his involvement with us. (With him, he means.)

Will you be safe too? You know if I hear you are in danger, I will not pause in coming to your rescue.

[so_dark_a_road]

It's true, the elements oppose us. But they're also part of us. I remembered how much of me is fire when I plunged into burning buildings to save people, on my first mission as a Void Warrior, and then as we were rescuing people from that exploding volcanic world, and well before, in that strange world I inhabited before I was picked up by the VoidTrecker Express. I remembered it in our world, in the Dagor Bragollach. There is ice in my soul, too. In a good way, because I loved the Pass of Aglon in the wintertime, and the mountains and the plains in that season, and I felt at home then. It is not such a bad thing for a warrior to have ice in his soul, either. And there was ice in my soul in a bad way, because in the clutches of that damnable Oath, I lost my ability to feel empathy for anyone but other Fëanorians. But I cannot change the past, only learn from it. I can appreciate my connection with the elements, as it has stood me in good stead since I regained my sanity.

I think that Findekáno has fire and ice in his soul, too. He is a Finwean, after all. He is not helpless to fend off the worst aspects of those elements if they threaten him, and I do not think his involvement with us will hinder him.

I do not know if I will be safe. You know me; I'll dive into danger without a qualm, because I am who I am. I'll most likely overcome it, too -- because I am who I am. Fire and ice. But brother, I think you should decide your own mission and keep to it. You may not be able to come to where I am, anyway. But I thank you for your willingness to protect me. You have always been the best eldest brother I can imagine.

[castintoflames]

I am proud of you and I am in awe of what you have endured. I know what it is like to lose the ability to feel. I chose to become a monster in order to protect myself from pain and, by doing so, I nearly killed the orphans that brought my heart back to life.

(How could he have lived with himself after that?)

I fear for him and for you. I forget your strength and your abilities and, for that, I must apologize. However I have lost you both and I do not wish to experience that again.

[so_dark_a_road]

Thank you, Maitimo. I feel the same way about you and what you have endured. We both paid dearly for that loss of the ability to feel. But you at least had those two foster-sons to remind your heart to live and love. I am glad of that.

I know you fear for me and for Findekáno, but you are right about our strength and our skills. I'm sure we will both do our best to survive and to fulfill our missions, whatever those may be. And to come back to you. [ Curufin's eyes glow with love.]

[castintoflames]

Let's make plans for when we return. What do you say to some strong drinks, comfortable seating and perhaps something sweet to eat? We can spend an evening talking or playing games or both.

[so_dark_a_road]

That sounds wonderful! I volunteer to bake if there's nothing interesting in the shops or in the kitchen. I'm on cooking duty this month anyway. Talking, drinking, games, whatever! It all sounds fine to me.

[castintoflames]

I am better at sculpting than cooking. (He is terrible at cooking.) But I can keep you company? Then we can enjoy your creations.

[so_dark_a_road]

Of course you can keep me company! It'll be fun. [ Maedhros can keep filling up their glasses with booze. XD ]

[castintoflames]

Fun or messy? (Booze sounds nice and he doesn't mind being messy - as long as it is just them!)

[so_dark_a_road]

How about both? [ Grin. ]