Excerpts from Erestor's Journal
3019 January 14
Spent the day going over correspondence with Lord Elrond. My mind, however,
kept returning to Glorfindel. I think I am becoming obsessed. Perhaps I should
seek Lord Elrond's advice. The idea has some merit, but I fear his reaction.
Maybe I could ask Elladan or Elrohir for advice?
Post Script
Surely all the rumors about Glorfindel's sexual prowess cannot be false? The
idle thought has entered my head and now it is stuck there. I can name at least
three male elves and one human male who claim to have tasted his kisses. Surely
they did not exaggerate?
3019 January 20
Finally worked up the nerve to discuss my problem with the twins. I should have
known better than to seek the advice of two youths.
They advised seduction. Me? Seduce Glorfindel? Well, surely if I knew how I would never have needed their advice. They had the audacity to suggest waylaying him in the bath. In the bath? I was appalled by the notion.
I don't know where they get these ideas of theirs.
3019 January 25
Waylaid Glorfindel in the bath.
Will write more later. I seem to have broken my arm.
3019 January 26
The pain in my arm is less today than yesterday. I was forced to seek Lord Elrond
for help. He has set the bone and assures me it shall be healed in a few weeks.
In the meantime, he has advised me to take a few days off so as not to risk
jarring the injury.
He assures me he can handle the day-to-day correspondence and will seek me if anything more pressing or difficult comes up.
When he asked me how I broke it, I told him I slipped in the bath. He looked at me strangely, as though he did not believe my story.
I bet the twins told. This is the last time I trust them with a secret.
Glorfindel and the twins have gone Orc hunting. I cannot bear to think of the campfire discussions. Oh, will my humiliation never cease?
3019 January 30
Well, the Orc hunters are still out. We have had no word from the Fellowship,
not that any was expected, but we had hoped that word from allies would trickle
to Imladris.
Apparently no one has seen them. Elrond is worried. He will dispatch Glorfindel to Lothlorien on his return.
The whole world conspires against me.
3019 February 7
Arm is now completely healed. My pride, however, has suffered a near fatal blow.
The Orc hunters have finally returned. In my haste to present myself to the
warriors I slipped and sat down rather hard on the stairs. I slid all the way
to bottom on my rear and landed in an undignified heap at Glorfindel's feet.
Luckily, I just missed taking out Lord Elrond.
The twins were quite amused. I am glad I was able to provide them so much entertainment. Glorfindel seemed at a loss, but he did help me to my feet and brush off my robes for me.
For some reason, he asked for his dinner to be sent to his room. Fatigue, I am sure.
3019 February 8
Change of plans for Glorfindel. Lord Elrond has decided that he should go to
Mirkwood first. He is certain that King Thranduil would like a report on his
son, Prince Legolas.
He has decreed that I should accompany Glorfindel. On a slightly confidential note, I believe it is because of his relationship with Legolas. I believe that Glorfindel may have expressed some concern and Lord Elrond has decided that I should handle negotiations for troops to aid against Sauron when the time comes.
Excerpts from Glorfindel's Journal
15 January 3019
I decided to discuss my feelings with E today. I waited until I could have him
to myself without being interrupted by his assistant. The elf is making me increasingly
nervous. His looks have become strange, as though he is studying me carefully.
I cannot think what it means.
I digress. Without sounding prudish, I put my thoughts and feelings in to words. I do believe that the young ones desperately love E and would do anything to please him. Even this. I told E that I thought they had confused their love with lust and asked him if he had considered the ramifications of his actions.
He claims that they take up a lot of his time. I somehow got the impression he was not speaking of ramifications.
He said he understood and suggested that I also discuss my feelings with the young ones, as they spend much time in my company and they should be aware of how I feel.
Overall, he took the discussion well.
20 January 3019
For what it's worth, I did try to have a discussion with the little ones after
dinner. They kept nudging each other and giggling.
They shushed my feelings about their growing affair aside, saying,
rather cryptically, I thought, that I should look to myself and then talk to
them.
I cannot imagine what they meant. I am most put out and have considered discussing
their lack of manners with E.
23 January 3019
Broached the subject of the children's disregard for my station, rank, and sensitivities
with E today. His assistant hovered over the door like a one of those smelly
hounds Men tend to keep. I was somewhat uncomfortable, but felt I had no choice
but to forge ahead.
Seeing my discomfort, E suggested we retire to the gardens. When I expressed my ire, he got a rather amused expression on his face.
He told me to think of it this way. The whole affair was none of my business, so butt out.
Can you imagine?
25 January 3019
I have had enough. I am going to take myself off to the forests and never return.
I went to the baths this evening, waiting until late in order to avoid company. I had no sooner stripped and gotten submerged when in strolled the seneschal wearing a lavender and cream robe and nothing else.
Not that I expected him to bathe fully clothed. I merely expected a degree of modesty from one of his age and social standing. I was even more shocked when he performed something that resembled a striptease.
My surprise must have shown clearly for he stopped in the middle of his little act. I did not realize he was so clumsy. He went to hike up his robe, stepped on the hem, and tumbled head first in the bath. I believe he may have broken his arm.
26 January 3019
Elrond looked at me strangely when I gave him my version of what I am calling
the Bath Incident.
Going Orc hunting.
27 January 3019
Relations with the young ones are strained. I feel that they may resent me.
I have done nothing wrong and do not understand why they have decided I am the
enemy.
2 February 3019
I have been treated to an enlightening experience. My companions were bathing
in a stream and I stumbled upon them by accident.
I should not have stayed and watched, but I did. I will say, in my own defense, that the sight did not arouse me. I was, however, intrigued. They looked simply beautiful together. I imagine that when the three of them are together, the sight must be breathtaking.
4 February 3019
Broke down and admitted to my companions what I'd inadvertently witnessed. Rather
than expressing dismay or shame, they indicated that I could watch all I liked.
Thought that rather cheeky.
6 February 3019
Took my companions up on their offer. I can see their point.
Relations less strained.
8 February 3019
Returned to Imladris at last. A certain extremely clumsy elf fell down the stairs
and landed at my feet.
I gave E an 'I told you so' look. I am certain he now believes me about the Bath Incident. Thank goodness.
10 February 3019
I am off on a diplomatic mission to Mirkwood.
I will be accompanied by the Middle Earth's most clumsy elf. I can only hope he does not fall off his horse or trip over King Thranduil.