Video (slightly backdated to the 13th-ish)

[ladyofrivendell]

[The video clicks on from her room, the silver haired lady smiling a bit. She's dressed differently than last time she was seen, the style of her dress more alike to what Elrond would wear and her hair is braided though she's working on unraveling it. On her finger, the silver ring she wore before has vanished and is replaced with a gold one and she's wearing a thin but elegant circlet.]

For those who noticed, I've returned. It seems that I was not gone for very long, however, as my things have gone untouched.

[At that, she takes a glance at a nearly finished dress she had been working on before Elrond had disappeared.]

I can't say that I'm happy to be back.

And Mother, I think we should talk.

[Pause and then she laughs softly.]

You really didn't do my children any justice when you spoke of them.

[Teasing, a little, but obviously her children are amazing. And nobody is allowed to ever disagree.]

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[inafadingcrown]

[Celebrían, darling, that's a little insane. Labor is exhausting- she knows this. Rest is good.]

The latter, of course.

[ladyofrivendell]

[But Elrond has other things to worry about. And what if it's a hungry cry? Only she can deal with hungry crying.]

Just a bit over a week.

[inafadingcrown]

[Other people can bring you the baby, dear. It's okay to sit down.]

To be separated so soon... I am sorry, iellig

[ladyofrivendell]

[That requires waiting for other people to hear her.

Oh look, the smile she's had on falters a bit. Dammit, mom.]

It's alright, I'll return to her in time...

[inafadingcrown]

Of course you will. [Her answer is soft.] You are resting now, I hope?

[ladyofrivendell]

[Look at her face, it's so innocent:] I am, of course.

[Sort of. She was checking her things and finding where she'd left her tablet before but now she was relaxing on her bed. Until she gets restless again.]

[inafadingcrown]

[Mhmm. She knows that look.] Good. I trust I do not have to tell you not to strain yourself.

[ladyofrivendell]

[Of course she does.]

I will be sure to take care of myself.

[The 'I heard that a lot from Elrond.' goes unsaid. And Galadriel will probably know if she doesn't rest anyway.]

[inafadingcrown]

Then I will spare you my fussing. [Because Celebrían probably knows all the things that she's going to say anyway.]

[ladyofrivendell]

[Hee.] Your fussing is always welcome.

[Oh, she does. She can almost hear it already, in fact.]

[inafadingcrown]

Would you prefer my fussing in person, then? [Does she need to come over and take care of you?]

[ladyofrivendell]

[Not take care of so much as visit so she can talk about how amazing her children are.]

If there's fussing to be had, I imagine it would be more effective in person.

[inafadingcrown]

[That works too.]

Very well. I will be over in a few moments, if that is convenient for you.

[ladyofrivendell]

Of course! And I'm sure that I'll be here.

[Because she could totally sneak off, right?]

[inafadingcrown]

Very well. Until then.

[She laughs quietly as she turns off the tablet. And, true to her word, she will be turning up at Celebrían's door as soon as she can get there.]

[ladyofrivendell]

[Good thing she didn't try to sneak off because, wow, her mom made some good time. And she won't leave her mom to wait, letting her in quickly.

To her credit, at least she doesn't look to exhausted when she smiles to Galadriel.]

[inafadingcrown]

[It seems like every time she comes here, there's some big emotional reason, doesn't it? At least this time it's a happy one! As soon as Celebrían opes the door, Galadriel will embrace her with a little laugh and a kiss on the cheek.]

You glow, my daughter.

[ladyofrivendell]

[It does. They'll have to break that habit sooner or later. For now though, she's beaming despite the situation they're still stuck in.]

How could I not? I have more now than I could have ever imagined or hoped for.

[inafadingcrown]

[She gestures to the inside of the apartment.] You will wish to tell me of them, no doubt.

[ladyofrivendell]

[She heads inside, finds somewhere to sit and relaxes.]

I'm not sure what I could tell you that you don't already know.

[inafadingcrown]

Little, I would imagine. But it has been long since they were so young. I would be pleased to hear it again.

[ladyofrivendell]

I could probably go on for an age, about them. So I'm not entirely sure where to start.

[inafadingcrown]

Tell what the boys have done as of late.

[ladyofrivendell]

Besides worrying over their mother? They've become more interested in training with the sword and bow but they're still young and they spend a great deal of time enjoying themselves as only they can.