And love grew between them, as little might be thought

[tar_minyatur]

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Elros Tar-Minyatur ruled the Númenóreans for four hundred years and ten. For to the Númenóreans long life had been granted, and they remained unwearied for thrice the span of mortal Men in Middle-earth; but to Eärendil's son the longest life of any Man was given 

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[tar_minyatur]

The smile never wavers, Elros casually stalking towards him.

"What, the chance that you will vanish into thin air again if I let you wander off?"

[seawanderer]

He offers a feeble smile but doesn't try to run away, it wouldn't work anyway.

"You know my meaning, Elros," he answers, softly. "You have a home here, I do not have to have seen it to know it. I do not wish to destroy it by being here."

[tar_minyatur]

Now that he's close enough, Elros punches him. Hard.

"Idiot. You're here because you deserve a home too."

[seawanderer]

Maglor doesn't even try to defend himself. Elros could attack in earnest and he wouldn't raise a hand against him. So he stumbles back with a low grunt.

"...I am here because someone dragged me. And I disagree."

[tar_minyatur]

"Too bad." Elros says cheerfully, shaking out his fist.

"Besides, I'm the king here, so what I says goes. You're staying."

[seawanderer]

He sighs and approaches to reach for the 'wounded' hand.

But there's a hint of pride as he glances furtively at Elros.

"...As you command, my king?"

[tar_minyatur]

Elros lets him take it, but only so that he can pull him into a hug.

"And if you say that again I'll deck you."

[seawanderer]

Maglor flinches but doesn't fight. Slowly he leans into the hug.

"You already have," he retorts innocently.

[tar_minyatur]

"So I'll do it again." Elros says, and refuses to let go until Maglor relaxes.

"Or I'll let Elrond do it. He's due to visit next week you know~ I'm still not sure if he's rowing or just asked Ulmo for a really rapid current."

[seawanderer]

He lets out another breath and shyly curls his arms around Elros.

"...How long was I asleep?" For Elrond to be coming...

[tar_minyatur]

"A week." Elros's arms tighten around him. "And then another while you drifted in and out of dreams."

I was worried

[seawanderer]

Maglor winces and presses a kiss to Elros' brow.

"I am sorry."

[tar_minyatur]

"I thought you were going to fade before Elrond could get here."

Elros mutters into his shoulder.

"He would have been so cross. Don't go anywhere, atto."

[seawanderer]

He tightens his embrace and leans his cheek on the top of his fosterling's head.

"You brought me back, yonya." He runs a hand gently over Elros' hair and back, trying to comfort him.

"...I will stay for as long as you remain safe."

[tar_minyatur]

Elros accepts the comfort, clinging tightly in return.

"I kept talking to you. I don't even know if you could hear."

He snorts.

"I'm safe when you're here."

[seawanderer]

A faint smile touches his lips. "I knew you were with me, though I did not hear your words."

Another fond kiss to Elros' forehead.

"I hope we do not come to regret your insistence or my compliance."

[tar_minyatur]

Elros pulls away enough to smile at him cheekily,

"You know me. I don't regret anything. Ever."

[seawanderer]

Maglor aims a soft swat at him, smile warming.

"Even when you perhaps should."

[tar_minyatur]

His smile gentles in answer, but his answer is firm.

"Why should I, when I can change nothing? Better to move forwards."

[seawanderer]

"Ah, Elros. You can change much just by being you."

And by out-stubborning everyone around him.

"Have you eaten? Your precious daughter was kind and had some food brought."

[tar_minyatur]

Elros laughs and pulls away.

"Not yet - I came straight from the Healing Halls. She's a good girl."

[seawanderer]

Maglor grins faintly and reaches for Elros' hand to tug him to the table.

"You have beautiful children, Elros."

Maglor should be grateful cameras haven't been invented yet

[tar_minyatur]

Elros comes willingly, temper soothed.

"I do." He says in the besotted tones of every father everywhere. "You should have seen them when they were born! So tiny! I wish there was a way to capture every moment. Do you know, Tindómiel's very first word was 'mine'! Such a little princess. You haven't met Vardamir yet, he's still in with his tutor, but isn't Manwendil cute? He's very fond of his sister - follows her everywhere."

Are you kidding? MAGS WOULD WANT TO SEE EVERY SINGLE PICTURE

[seawanderer]

Oh good. Maglor hates when Elros is angry with him, even though he still believes both boys should be!

His grin widens at the familiar tone and listens eagerly. "That does not surprise me! She was lecturing me over your goodness." Which was adorable.

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[tar_minyatur]

"Oh, I assume this means I'm forgiven for not giving her a pony then." Elros says cheerfully.

"She was still angry at me this morning as Vardamir is old enough but she is not."