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Lore looked around the room blankly it was no wonder why she suggested Skye sleep with Serenity he mused to himself. Nevermind what the twins were going to be doing...

"I know I've sometimes wished for a bed that would fit me, but this is a bit excessive," Lore mused staring at the bed, "Are all the rooms like this?"

Elnara folded back a corner of the blanket and slipped Storm into the bed as he was, then lifted Starr from her shoulder and put her in the bed as well. She kissed each of them on the forehead and tucked the blanket around them, then turned to Lore and put her arms out for Idhril.

"The guest rooms are all like this, yes," she replied as she waited for Lore to hand Idhril over to her, "but the family's rooms are bigger, up to twice the size. The servants' rooms are smaller, though, but still bigger than the bedrooms in Gaia."

She shrugged. "It's a castle, what do you expect? It's built for size after all."

She paused and grinned mischievously. "If it's too big for you, I'm sure either Silvrendir or Celebor wouldn't mind sharing a room with you."

Lore laughed at that, "Good point, I know, I should be expecting it about now but still..."

It was hard for him to believe he was in a place like this. He had hard enough time over the past several decades to get use to the idea that he was free and had full rights. This was mind boggling if he thought about it.

Earendil shrugged. "I don't know if you would call it art," he replied softly, "but there's a man in the city who makes jewelry ... beautiful pieces. Yes, I suppose you could call it a form of art, if it comes down to it," he nodded.

Then he smiled and poked Lin's nose gently. "You," he murmured, "should be getting to sleep. Early morning, after all."

Lin twitched her nose and pouted a bit even though she knew it was true. So she was just as willing to go to bed.

"Awww...." she paused a bit, "Alright!"

"Good night, Papa," Starr murmured, her eyes closed, already half asleep. "Good night, Mama." And she held Storm's hand in her own as she dozed off.

Storm of course was already in a deep sleep, but he stirred slightly when his forehead was kissed and when his sister took his hand. He didn't wake up, however; he simply whimpered a bit and fell back into a deeper sleep.

Idhril giggled a bit and snuggled down into the blankets so far that only the very top of her head was showing. She tossed and turned a few times before finally settling into a comfortable position, pulling the blanket down so that it covered her hair and ears but was tucked under her chin.

Elnara smiled and led Lore back towards the doorway. There were four other children who still needed putting to bed, after all, and it was better sooner than later.

Lore followed quietly as possible (which was very quiet) back out with Elnara. Once they were out the door he glanced back thoughtfully before looking at Elnara.

It was a strange thought that maybe one day it will become a normal occurance. Though not yet, perhaps for now, but one day it would be.

Elnara looked at Silvrendir, who was asleep on Lore's shoulder, then smiled and entered the room where Celebor had disappeared into.

Celebor had already stripped down to his boxers, leaving his clothes lying over the end of the bed, and was about to crawl into bed with Elnara and Lore came in. He stopped, grinning, and ran over to Elnara for a hug.

"Night, Mommy!" he said brightly.

Elnara smiled and hugged him back. "Good night," she replied, kissing his forehead as well. "Lore and I are going for a walk for a bit, but if you need anything during the night I'm right in the next room, okay?"

Celebor nodded. "I'll remember!" he promised, and ran over to Lore for a hug as well.