Memory Cave

[voidtreckermods]

After the passengers see a glimpse of a life that is not their own they appear in a cave. It is light, a strange moss glowing on the walls and ceiling illuminates the cave nicely and it is large enough for them to pace around in without trouble.

They are not alone. In the cave with them is another voidtrecker. Maybe someone they know well, maybe someone they have only seen in the aisles of the train. But they are together in this cave together.

The cave has no exit, at least not yet. They know that it will, eventually. When the time is right.

But for that time to come, they first must talk...

(OOC: For reference: memories!)

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Memory Three

[laurefindil]

Glorfindel felt helpless, watching the younger Cassie watching the people who fell to dust. He knew from their earlier conversation that those people were returned, a few short years later, but his heart ached for her at that moment, because she didn't know that it would all turn out okay.

But before he could turn to talk to the adult Cassie, they were then whisked away to a memory of his.

Not just a memory, but the memory of his death. The Balrog, the heat, the determination not to let that thing win. He still remembered it vividly. Seeing it from another perspective like this, however...he wondered if that was how his House felt, watching this unfold.

He found himself focused more on their faces, as they watched him fight. He knew all their names, each and every one of them. Each death was like a pain in his heart. He hadn't been able to do anything then either, trying to keep the Balrog from destroying them all meant leaving his people to fight for their lives alone.

He had spoken to each one that fell, after, in the Halls. To his surprise and astonishment, not one blamed him for their death, and refused his apologies. To an elf they swore to him again, to follow him, to be a part of his House.

He looked over at Cassie, to see how she was taking this memory of his, right on the heels of her own.

Re: Memory Three

[casslang]

"This is bad..." the snap was bad enough but real war is ten times worse. "That creature going after your people... Thanos level bad."

Re: Memory Three

[laurefindil]

Glorfindel nodded. There really wasn't anything he could say to that. "The Balrogs were created to destroy," he said. "Morgoth...hated elves and killed and tortured us at his every chance."

"But the rest of my people, they got away." And that was very, very important to him. That he succeeded.

"I am sorry you have something to compare it to, though. That Thanos...there was no reasoning with him?"

Re: Memory Three

[casslang]

"According to dad and Hope Thanos was bad news." as Cassie gives the short and hopefully less gory version of things. "But your people getting out is a win too."

Re: Memory Three

[laurefindil]

"I am very glad that your world was able to undo most of the damage he had done," Glorfindel said warmly.

"And thank you. I appreciate you saying that."

(If the doors open, are they walking through the same one, and if so, have we decided what kind of bond they will have?

Being in a mental and emotional bond with an elf will be...very interesting! (As will the opposite, for Glorfindel). But as a result, she will have his total support, if she goes for that armor. He makes a FABulous cheerleader!)

Re: Memory Three

[casslang]

[Same door and I'm thinking mental/emotional but allowing for elf/human? The armor is a few months off but she'll need it!]

"You're welcome. Wins are wins no matter how tiny it seems."

Re: Memory Three

[laurefindil]

(Is it okay if he blocks some things from her, as she is not yet of legal age? Because sex thoughts and emotions are not something he would want to share with a 16 year old!

Why is the armor so far off, if I might ask?)

"After I was in the Halls of Waiting it was easier to see the wins, I will admit," he said with a smile. "What wins have you personally had, recently?" he asked.

Re: Memory Three

[casslang]

[A-OK! Cassie won't read too much into it: she'll figure its either the bond elf vs human or none of her business.

Just saving up points!]

"Scaring monsters via ringtone?"

Re: Memory Three

[laurefindil]

[Well then. Let's see if her new bondfriend can help speed that up?]

"That works. It shows you have imagination, gumption, and a willingness to think outside the box," Glorfindel said, meaning his words sincerely.

He blinked as something in the cave space changed, just as it had last time. Except...this time there was only one door. "I guess we get to leave now."