voidtreckermods: (voidtrain)
VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-08-18 12:14 pm

The Mountain Top: Grasshopper 25

After the strangeness of their second day on the island for some, with memories and conversations in a cave, the third day goes calmly.

At least until mid afternoon. As the day winds on into evening all of those who have been sharing memories with others will feel a pull.

A pull to climb the mountain in the north. It is a good feeling, that mountain is where you need to be. A sense of belonging, friendship, camaraderie. You don't need to be alone, just climb the mountain.

For those that climb they will find worn wooden benches spaced around the lip of the caldera in concentric circles, the centre set up like an amphitheatre. The Jema syrup spills from crevices around the edges, running down from the peak in well-worn grooves and channels.

The sun sets slowly on Jema’grethy, slowly sinking into the ocean over a period of a couple of hours. During that time pairs of Voidtreckers will feel drawn towards the syrup, to touch the surface.

When they do they will receive a memory and find themselves back in that cave once more. For those watching it is as if they are in a trance, lasting a few moments.

People feel moved at different times and so there are always people aware, sat around the mountain top. It might be that there are other friends they wish to speak to about what they see. It might be that they wish to sit silently and avoid everything, if only their friends will allow it.

But it is a place to be together nonetheless.
marriedanidiot: (my boys)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-09-08 01:44 pm (UTC)(link)
She laughs.

"Ai! When you put it that way... I suppose there is some truth in that, if you consider organising them for Feasts and Festivals..."

Nerdanel reaches over to squeeze his arm understandingly.

"I give it freely and gladly."
laurefindil: (Default)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-09-10 07:20 am (UTC)(link)
"Honestly, after dealing with Elrond's three, I don't know how you managed seven Finweans," he said with a grin.

He placed a hand over hers on his arm. "That means a lot. You know you have my aid in any endeavour as well, my friend?"
marriedanidiot: (wisdom)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-09-10 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
She laughs.

"Oh, but I had my darling Maitimo to help, you know, and the best thing about my boys is that they were always good at babysitting each other."
laurefindil: (Do Go On)

[personal profile] laurefindil 2020-09-21 06:24 am (UTC)(link)
"I am going to bring Elrond's twins to meet you when we finally sail," Glorfindel promised her. "They...haven't made their final choice yet. They are waiting until their sister passes. But...I know how they feel about seeing their mother again, so I have absolute faith that they will choose to be counted among the Eldar. And they are going to love you."
marriedanidiot: (wistful)

[personal profile] marriedanidiot 2020-09-21 09:10 am (UTC)(link)
"I would love to meet them too." She smiles.

"But ah... those poor boys. To say good bye, forever... and Elrond and Celebrian too! How it must hurt."