Video; Day 20

[adropofsunlight]

So... I forgot to announce this when I got them but... I got my art set~

[She is practically jumping for joy as she steps to the side to reveal her box with the art stuff inside. There aren't a vast majority of paints at best only four, but they were hers and she was happy.]

I am soooooo excited~ to start painting with them, but then I realized I don't have anywhere to paint. back home I painted on the walls of the tower and I didn't have any space left... But I know painting on the walls here might not be such a good idea. But at the same time don't you think the train would look nicer too?

I want to know what you think? [She soon stepped back in front of the box before hurrying to grab a notebook. She had other reasons beyond letting people know she finally had paint.]

Oh! But that wasn't the reason for this whole thing... I mean it was one of the reasons, but not the most I'm important... I mean... it will lead to my next point... [She flips through her notepad, a lot of it basically had either drawings on it or writing. Soon she stopped to pause.]

I started to wonder if perhaps when I get more stuff I will set up art classes. I mean I have a lot of time on my hand and I could use that time for a class that's fun and creative~ A great way to have people draw or paint how they feel. I mean... It might not be a class to learn something useful, but I honestly think sometimes we just need a fun class and just relax.

[She smiled slightly.]

I also wanted to bring up one more thing. Inigo and I once talked about maybe having classes for those who didn't come from a world with technology or slang or just...modern day things. Does that make sense? I am sorry if it doesn't. But in order for that to happen, we'd... kind of need a teacher who actually knows that kind of thing. So if anyone is interested let me know. I just really want to learn without getting annoying and asking what it means every five minutes or something.

[She soon went to put the notepad down before putting her hands in front of herself and bowing politely.]

Thank you for listening.

Comments

[laurefindil]

Oh, that makes sense in context. Thank you.

Not at random. Usually on purpose, though to some extent I do emit a glow most of the time. Though not usually in reverie. But it has a certain palliative effect.

[adropofsunlight]

You are welcome. It was something someone taught to me. So it's nice I get to pass on what I learned.

Is there a reason or it or just because of who you are?

[laurefindil]

I appreciate it. I may come to you about other words. Like...dude. Is that a title? Pejorative? I have no frame of reference for it at all.

A little bit of both, actually. When I died, I went to the Halls of Mandos, and Manwe...he's a Valar, which is the equivalent of a god, in other worlds, offered me the opportunity to be reborn. Part of this was giving me the power of a Maia, which is somewhere between a Valar and an Elf, so I could be more effective at protecting those who need it.

[Glorfindel laughs.] That makes me sound so pretentious, doesn't it? Chosen from multitudes to be special. But what I did, anyone in my place would have done, holding the line, so the people of Gondolin could escape. I was just the right elf at the right time. So I do my best to help those who need a little luck in their lives.

[adropofsunlight]

I had never heard dude yet. I will have to go to my source to figure that one out myself.

So you were reborn to protect? If what I am taking is correct of course. I might have missed something completely.

[laurefindil]

I look forward to seeing what you find out.

Basically. That is a reasonable summary. In my role as protector I have served many other functions as well, of course, but that's a fair description.

[adropofsunlight]

So there are more funtions?

[laurefindil]

Well, yes. I served as captain of Imladris's forces, and sometimes as a guide to the future, when it was revealed to me. I also led our forces against the forces of Darkness. After the battle ended, I would spend time in the Healing Wing, lending what gifts I had to the speedy recovery of those wounded.

[adropofsunlight]

So your hair heals to? Or just who you are as a person have those abilities?

[laurefindil]

[He laughs.] If my hair was the source of my power, I'd be plucked bald by now. No, the power is within me.

Mind you, my abilities as a fighter, a captain, and as a leader are due to years of training, not some gifted ability.

[adropofsunlight]

That makes sense. The other skills I mean.

But you'd be surprised. If it was your hair you might not necessarily be plucked bald.

[laurefindil]

That has the elements of a story to be told, I think. You have had a situation where people have coveted you solely for your hair?

[adropofsunlight]

No. That was more something my mother sold to me. That people wanted to use me for my hair.

[laurefindil]

That...sounds like a story. Was she very controlling?

[adropofsunlight]

So I've been told and I actually do believe the people who told me that's exactly what it sounded like.

[laurefindil]

I am sorry that is something you had to go through. I am very glad you are not still in that situation. Is it something you still face when you return, however?

[adropofsunlight]

It will be something I will have to face when I go home, but I am also sure I will be ab;le to handle it so much better and more confidently.

[laurefindil]

I have the utmost faith in you. Look how well you are handling this situation!

When do you think classes will start? I know some art, but am looking forward to learning more. Plus the idioms. Definitely need to learn idioms.

[adropofsunlight]

It depends on when I can get supplies, which might be a month or so.

[laurefindil]

I will look forward to it then.

Although...if you think any of the plants we grow might be usable for making colours, do let me know. I do have a knack for growing.

[adropofsunlight]

I mean there are some colors that can be made using plants. That's how my paints were made with items or things one could find out in the wild.

I can't list what ones might work though.

[laurefindil]

I am all for experimentation.