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It's the dawn of the Third Age and the heroes of the Second Age - the ones still standing - are rebuilding Middle-earth.

Healing.

The door opens and Elrond strides in, stops, and then lights up in a joyful smile.

There is stil much to do. There is still evil afoot, and much that may weigh heavy on the mind of the wise.
There are many wounds still that need healing.

But for once, there is nothing but joy in his heart. And the light in his eyes knows no shadow.

He walks over to the bar and says, "I am so glad to see you. I may not stay long, but I wish to -"

A napking appears.

He almost seem to blush as he reads it.
"Thank you," he says. "And should I just -?"

Another napkin.

He laughs and then he turns to call out, "Good people of Milliways. Food and drink is free tonight."

He is dressed in blue and silver. His hair is unbound and the circlet on his brow is unadorned.
There is a thin,silver ring on his finger, but soon it will be replaced with a ring of gold.

It is his wedding day and he would that all the worlds would share in his joy.

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Cassian's drying his hair when he hears Elrond's laugh and smiles as he turns to look at him. He doesn't believe he's ever seen Elrond this happy, "What are you celebrating?"

He doesn't remember feeling this happy before. Not in this way, at least.

He smiles, as he replies, "It is my wedding day today."

"Congratulations. Who are you marrying?" Marriages always feel hopeful to Cassian.

"Celebrian. She's the daughter of the Golden Wood," he tells Cassian, his voice soft as if he still find it a little difficult to believe.

"How long have you known her?" Elrond sounds like she's in love.

"We have known each other for a long time. But the war made thoughts of marriage seem - less important."

"War does that," Cassian's never allowed himself to think about having a relationship, its never felt safe.

"And I was too timid to approach her for a long time," Elrond admits, smiling a little.

"What made you finally talk to her?" He's glad that Elrond did if she makes him this happy.

"Ah," Elrond replies,"it was more a question of her posting patience with me,I think."

Celebrity is far more direct than he is

"She must really love you. I'm glad that she made a move and you can be together now."

"I am glad as well. She is - like a Spring morning made flesh, bright and joyful. Coaxing fresh growth wherever she looks."

"She sounds full of hope. What will you do together now that you're married?"

He doesn't know if the war is still going on, but hope is a rare and wonderful thing to have.

"Make Imladris a home, not just a stronghold," he says. And then he smiles.

"Have children."

A central part of elven marriage.

"I hope that you can have that and much happiness."

"Thank you," Elrond says.

His smile is bright enough to light up the entire room, it seems.

"How do your people celebrate weddings?" Is Elrond in the middle of a huge party.