Matters under Maiarin Investigation by Himring
Fanwork Notes
Written at an insta-drabbling session for the Taboo challenge prompt: Obscene Gestures.
There is more implied than stated in this drabble, but do take warning from that prompt.
Fanwork Information
Summary: Shortly after Thingol emerged from Nan Elmoth with Melian to rejoin the Sindar: Celeborn would very much prefer not to be asked some questions by Melian. Major Characters: Melian, Celeborn Major Relationships: Melian/Thingol, Celeborn & Melian Genre: Fixed-Length Ficlet Rating: Teens Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings |
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Chapters: 1 | Word Count: 100 |
Posted on 24 January 2025 | Updated on 24 January 2025 |
This fanwork is complete. |
Matters under Maiarin Investigation
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‘That was intended to be an obscene gesture?’ Melian repeated. ‘What does that mean, obscene?’
Celeborn wondered, desperately, whether he could tell her to ask Thingol but, in the interest of keeping the peace, he supposed he better had not. At least Melian was listening patiently to his attempt at explanation without commenting on how much he hemmed and hawed.
‘I see,’ she said thoughtfully. ‘I suppose I will have to do something to persuade Ascarnor to look on me more kindly. Maybe you can advise me? Meanwhile do you think this is something Elu might really like to try?’
Chapter End Notes
In the original insta-drabble, I had provisionally used the name of Ufedhin from BOLT, but after a certain amount of over-thinking I decided to shift the blame onto a Sindarin OC instead. Ascarnor is from Chestnut's name list and means "impetuous flame". With thanks, as always, to Chestnut for allowing us generously to use their creative name list!
(Ascarnor can perhaps be one of the people who later went to Nan Elmoth with Eol as one of his servants.)
Hehehe. I loved this on the…
Hehehe. I loved this on the server and I love it now. Poor Melian, it's hard being a lone goddess among Elves. Great title! And your endnote is sprouting a whole backstory for Ascarnor in my mind.
Thank you very much! I'm…
Thank you very much! I'm glad you still like it!
I fiddled quite a look with that title, so it's good to hear it works for you.
I'm also amused that, as sometimes with me, the end notes are about as long as the drabble. If you have any idea for Ascarnor, do feel free to run with them, if you feel like it!
I really enjoyed this! I…
I really enjoyed this! I like Melian's sense of humour - but poor Celeborn. I wouldn't want to be the one to explain it to her either!
Thank you! I'm glad you…
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed this!
This was hilarious
This was hilarious and I'm feeling very sorry for poor Celeborn here. I'm pretty sure there are subjects he'd rather not have to talk about with Melian of all people.
Thank you! Celeborn really…
Thank you! Celeborn really would prefer not to have to talk about such things with Melian!
Oh, Melian! I always love…
Oh, Melian! I always love reading about these little misunderstandings in Maia-Elf relationships. Poor Celeborn for having to have this conversation.
Thank you, elennalore! So…
Thank you, elennalore! So much potential for misunderstandings and embarrassment in such interactions!