I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world...

[tar_minyatur]

WHO: Elros and Maglor and you
WHAT: Elros' Sea-Longing is getting worse since he can't put out with the fishing boats in the winter. So he's building a boat, instead. What? This makes perfect sense.
WHEN: Most of the rest of winter
WHERE: a quiet spot in the harbor
NOTES: probably none!
 

He is no Cirdan, but the Shipwright wasn't about to send the Edain off in boats they did not know, so since War of Wrath ended, Elros put aside the soldiers life to work alongside his men in the shipyards of the Falathrim, learning to build their own ships as well how to sail them.

And then he came here.

He has wheedled and charmed the local sailors, worked passage on the fishing boats in good weather enough to be able to claim this small dark corner and provisions enough to start... well. Not a ship. Little better than a raft, in truth. But the Falathrim knew their business, and taught Elros well, who has the blood of mariners in his veins.

Come and find him splitting wood or planning the planks smooth, or perhaps working on the design in the early days. Since he can't afford iron nails, he's using mortise and tenon joints, and slowly over the weeks the little boat begins to take shape. He'll chat to anyone who comes by, and is happy to accept help, or just company. Come late enough in the business and you might smell the tar he's mixing for the caulking. Or maybe you've got some idea where he can buy or work for more materials?

Closed to Maglor 

His foster fathers are idiots, but Elros has considered the tales told, and the things not said, and reached a conclusion - Maglor needs to learn how to build a boat of his own. Since Maglor has taken to watching him as if he is going to vanish, this serves two purposes quite nicely.

"See, the joint needs to be tight, so!"

EDIT: Elros is also afflicted with the Blue Cold - feel free to catch him here with that in place

Comments

[tar_minyatur]

He pretends to think about it.

"Maybe! But... what if it made me forget more?"

[seawanderer]

Maglor laughs and aims a swat at Elros.

"Or it'll teach you a lesson!"

[tar_minyatur]

Elros dodges, sticking his tongue out.

"But I might forget the lesson!"

[seawanderer]

"Then I shall remind you as many times as it takes!"

[tar_minyatur]

"Have to catch me first!"

[seawanderer]

Tools and wood are forgotten as Maglor gleefully leaps to his feet to finally give chase.

"Watch me!"

[tar_minyatur]

Elros laughs and turns on his heels to flee.

[seawanderer]

Revenge for all the times Elros has tackled him to the ground and sat on him! Maglor has a goal and he will succeed!

He laughs and follows, though he doesn't immediately overtake the other, giving him a few good strides as a head start before he'll speed up and leap to tackle his fosterling.

[tar_minyatur]

Look, if Maglor would lie down and sleep like a normal person, Elros would not have to resort to underhanded means!

He laughs as he flees, and yelps, turning to wrestle Maglor and try and turn the pin.

[seawanderer]

He's tried! Sleeping is just very very strange for him and he doesn't really like it! But it's become clear he has to sleep now.

...And he doesn't really mind Elros pouncing and staying close so he rests.

Maglor drags his fosterling close with a grin and gladly wrestles with him. Complete with tickling fingers!

[tar_minyatur]

Elros will do his best to get him used to it then!

"Noooooo no tickling!"

[seawanderer]

Ok so he likes Elros tackling him at night to get him to sleep.

Maglor snickers and keeps tickling his Elros for a moment longer before simply pulling him close for a tight embrace.

[tar_minyatur]

....well he'll keep going then =D

Elros pouts at him but snuggles happily.

"You have longer legs!"

[seawanderer]

Good boy.

He smiles and cuddles him close with a happy hum.

"Always have always will," he chirps back cheerfully.

[tar_minyatur]

"I was kinda hoping to outgrow you eventually!" He grumbles cheerfully. "After all, Earendil was tall!"

Sadly Elwing was not.

[seawanderer]

He chuckles and ruffles his fosterling's hair playfully.

"You are taller than cousin Fingon." That...doesn't....really say much Maglor.

[tar_minyatur]

"Yes but he's short!"

For a Noldo of Aman, anyway.

[seawanderer]

"Still tall, yonya, and perfect for who you are." Proud papa is proud and biased?

[tar_minyatur]

"You're biased!"

Elros laughs and hugs him.

"Oh well. So much for my dream of being as tall as Maedhros!"