towerofanimus | 002 ~ Idrial

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002 ~ Idrial

Characters: Idrial and YOU!
Setting: The lower floors of the Tower.
Format: Action but will change to prose if preferred!
Summary: General exploration of the Tower, trying to make sense of the body swapping event in her mind and some beautiful Elven singing.
Warnings: None.

[There are quite a few people in the Tower who might not have seen Idrial around very much since she arrived here at the Tower. That's because she's still trying to adapt to the new environment and hearing word of the whole body-swap incident made her slightly uneasy. She is just thankful that it did not happen to her, though of course she is sympathetic to those it has happened to. She has been spending most of her time in her room, only venturing out when she needs to. She will not have been seen about the cafeteria either as she has taken the advice of both Legolas and Haldir and hunted for her own food as best as she can manage.

Anyone who is wandering through the corridors of the Tower today are bound to hear Idrial's clear and pure voice singing out one of the songs of her people over and over. Some may feel drawn to it, others might want to avoid it but she misses her homeland and singing reminds her of that. Lothlórien. Home.]

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[Taiki was still sad, though Haldir and Legolas had managed to cheer him up quite a lot and the party had been fun even if there had been a lot of people.

He heard the music and began to follow the sound, he liked music and it was something rare in this tower. He saw the elf lady from a distance and watched, not wanting to interrupt her or be a bother.

[Though the music is actually quite haunting Idrial still finds comfort in it. It is a sad song but it's also one that represents the culture of her people and of the Lady Galadriel herself. In fact, she is so caught up in the music she does not notice him until she is standing before him. She had been moving in his direction without knowing it.

She stops her song and she looks at him warily for a moment before a small smile appears on her lips. He does not seem like any threat of danger to her. She bows her head ever so slightly in greeting.]

Greetings. I must apologize, I did not notice your presence until now.

[Taiki didn't realise he had been seen until the song stopped and he blinked in surprise.] Sorry... I didn't mean to disturb you...

[The smile will stay in place as he addresses her and she slowly approaches him. She shakes her head ever so slightly at the statement.]

Please, no apology is needed for you did not disturb me in the slightest.

[Taiki gave a tiny smile and shuffled his feet] I'm glad... your singing was really pretty...

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[And her own will grow wider. It is hard not to smile in response after all. She will bow her head even lower in thanks of the statement]

I thank you, you are very kind. I do love to sing and...it reminds me of my own lands.

Was... sorry was there lots of singing in your land? [His smile brightened a little now he knew he wasn't being an annoyance. Though he still looked nervous.]

Yes, singing has always been a part of the Elven culture. However in recent times the songs have contained a very different meaning. I am afraid laments and songs of great battles are the only songs that can be heard throughout the Golden Woods now.

You're an elf too... sorry are you from the same place as Legolas and Haldir? [They were the only two elves he knew and they came from the same place so...

It made him sad that the only songs left in her world were battle songs... It shouldn't be that way... music should be happy and peaceful.]

Yes, I come from the same land as both Legolas and Haldir though I know Haldir a little better since he serves the Lady Galadriel just like myself. [And she is glad that they are both here with her. Maybe that's not such a good thought to be having since she would not wish this place on anyone but she is glad of the familiar company.

Though they are of times of war they are still beautiful to her ears. It is always good to remember the past, no matter what the past may have been like.] Maybe I will sing a joyous song of old times when I next sing.

Haldir is my roommate... he is very kind... They both are... [He smiled again, glad to have met another of their friends.] That would be nice... Happy songs are nice...

In that case I am glad to meet one of Haldir's roommates.

[She will smile and nod at his words] Yes, indeed they are, little one. When I sing again I will be sure you are around to hear it. Music is something that should be shared after all. Do you sing yourself?

[Taiki smiled again and then shook his head] No... I am not very good at singing...

[ There was an eerie beauty to that tune that floated so clearly and so sweetly down the corridors of the Tower. The haunting melody, as serene as it was, may have attracted the company of those who lurk in the dark. In longing for the light that surrounded it's tune.

Alucard was such a creature, cursed with darkness and death but gifted with the beauty and grace of an immortal. Lurking in the shadows he watched the slender figure traverse the hall for some time, remaining unheard and unseen as he clung to her blind spots. Alucard recognised the shape of her ears, the aura of life about her, and could quickly associate this child to Haldir and Legolas's kin. Children of light trapped here in the darkness. Elves.

Eventually he spoke, his voice smooth as black velvet, hauntingly solemn with hints of deep lonliness. ]

I know your kin.

You cannot help but spread beauty and light with each step you take, but in a place like this you ought to be wary that the very beauty that defines you does not result in your downfall.

[Idrial would usually be much more observant as to what is going on around her and from what she's heard of this Tower she really should be playing much more attention to her surroundings...but she's not. She does not sense that there is someone around she only concentrates on the melody coming from her mouth that reminds her so much of home.

Whenever she hears the voice however she immediately stops and turns towards it.]

I do not think that that will be my downfall. Though it is true I should be more wary while roaming the corridors of this place. I was...lost in the melody of my people.

[The longer you were here, the more accustomed to the macabre you became. France used to spend his days frivolously at times, but that was outside the tower. Those that had been there at the beginning disappeared one by one and creature comforts were scarce. In short, it had been a very long time since he had heard singing.

At first he thought it was some trick his mind had decided to play; hardly worth entertaining. Another coping mechanism for the always exciting tricks Jason liked to play-- it never failed to surprise, really. He was intent to ignore it, the singing that is, but even he couldn't ignore that it sounded clearer the closer to its source he got. There was a joined hall just off to his left, causing him to slow down and peer around the corner to see if say... the tower had developed a siren that walked on land instead of sea. Instead, he gets an elf, though he's not quite aware of it; after all he's pushed aside some of the more beneficial lore for the time being.

Stepping forward, he made himself known by clearing his throat, offering a smile for the occasion she noticed him.]

Excusez-moi, mademoiselle-- I do not believe we've met. I hope I'm not interrupting?

[Although he knows he probably is... nosy Frenchmen tend to do that.]

[Idrial hasn't been here long enough to be overcome by the darkness and hostility of this place yet. Who knows maybe she never will succumb to it, maybe the Light of Galadriel will shine with her throughout this journey. Or at least that's what she hopes. Idrial is still lost in the music as he approaches. So much so that she doesn't even hear him approach which of course is rare for her and her elven senses.

She is shaken out of her own fantasy world though by the sound of his voice. She does not see him as interrupting at all. In fact, she will offer him a smile in return and bow her head ever so slightly in greeting.]

No, you are not interrupting in the slightest. As for whether we have met before I do not think I have had the pleasure. I am Idrial of Lothlorien.

*Hearing someone make music in the tower is rare. As her voice crescendos, Idrial will hear someone approaching while she's somewhere near the stairs in the aquarium on the tenth floor. Whoever it is is coming up from the ninth, but pauses just before passing through.

Rather than interrupt her, he waits there, only moving up if she moves out of range. He doesn't want to stop her, if she's lost herself in the music. But music is one of those things that will draw him in easily, so he's likely to linger as long as she does. Plenty of time for her to notice she's gained an audience, especially if he draws too close before stopping.*

*Idrial has no idea just how rare music is here in the Tower all she knows is that this music reminds her of her homeland. She is so lost in her own world she doesn't even linger on the fact that others must be able to hear what she is singing as her voice echoes through the halls. She had remained still for a moment, eyes closed but after a while she moves on.

As soon as she opens her eyes she notices him. She immediately stops her singing and gives him the smallest of smiles and bows her head in acknowledgement that she has spotted him.*

Greetings. I must apologize I did not know that anyone else was around.

*Enoch shakes his head.* I was only listening to your singing. We have a room with instruments, but...few are in the mood to make music here.

Well, that truly is a shame. I think singing and music is what this place needs. I am sure people would feel a little more optimistic with its presence. *Yeah, she really hasn't been here long enough yet...for now anyway she feels like she should introduce herself*

I am Idrial of Lothlorien. May I ask your name?

*...Lately, he feels a pang of sorrow when he hears such a statement. If only it were true. Music would only be a temporary reprieve.*

I am Enoch. ...You've only arrived recently, haven't you?

*Enoch, she will have to remember that name as well as all the names of the people she has met so far. There are so many people around this Tower it is definitely a good thing that Elves have such goo memories. She nods her head ever so slightly in confirmation of the question.*

Yes, I only recently arrived to this place. I am still not sure how to react here. I miss my home lands terribly but I know I must do all I can in my power to survive this place.

Survive is nearly all we can do.

*Survive and try to handle their hosts' games as much as they could, at least. He wasn't sure everything was going to run as smoothly as it had during Jason's little experiment, where they'd been given hints at a way out.*

[ Amalia is definitely among those who are drawn to the beautiful melody. Her bare feet make barely a sound as she moves through the hallways, trying to locate the source. The Sadida princess liked to sing, but this didn't even sound like a voice so much as an unearthly delicate instrument. ]

That's... amazing...

[It seems there are many people in this Tower that are drawn to the melody. Idrial remembers learning to sing this particular song from her mother when she was only 1,000 years old, perhaps younger still. It will remain with her forever, the song of the Golden Woods. She continues until she hears the voice, stopping when she does.

She will turn in the direction of the sound, a small smile ghosting her lips. Once she spots the owner of the voice she bows her head ever so slightly in greeting.]

I thank you, little one. The music of my people is special to me so it is good to hear others think so too.

[ Amalia blushes at being caught. ]

Do you sing very often? It seemed so effortless...

[Idrial does not comment on the blush though of course she notices it. Instead she will focus on answering the question that has been presented to her.]

Singing has always been an important part of my life. My mother taught me when I was very young and I have loved it ever since. It reminds me of my home.

My mother used to sing too... it's good that you're doing something that you and she shared.

I agree, I will remember her that way. [Because right now as far as Idrial knows her mother is sailing off the the Undying Lands and she may never see her again and the same goes for the rest of her kin....]

Do you sing to remind yourself of your family?

Sometimes I do, but lately... not as much. I haven't sang at all since I've been here in the Tower. It just hasn't felt right.

[She will nod at that. Though she is not sure she could live without the sound of melody for too long she does understand that this place would make someone feel such a way.]

I am sorry to hear it. I hope that one day soon you will feel able to since once more, I would very much like to hear it.

It's all right. I feel as though you've helped.

Well that I am glad to hear.

[A pause before she realizes that she does not even know the name of the person she is talking to. Well now that must be changed.] What is your name, Little One?

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It's Amalia. Amalia Sheran Sharm.

[Idrial will bow low after she introduces herself.]

It is an honor to meet you, Amalia Sheran Sharm. I am Idrial of the Golden Woods of Lothlorien.

Idrial... ah, even your name is pretty!

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002 ~ Idrial

because this kirin needs to meet all the elves

Yeees ALL the elves!

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sorry for the tl;dr

It's awesome don't be sorry <3

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