[ Some things simply must be done a certain way. Elrond knows this himself.
The knock makes him pause in setting groceries away, then sets the last item in place before moving to answer it. He raises a brow curiously at the man he sees before him, puzzling over how solid and yet not the other feels. Not an Elf, or a Maia, and yet somehow still very human. ]
Yes? How may I help you?
[ The wine hints that this might not be a request for healing. ]
[ He notices the lack of asking if he's Maglor - someone known to that Elf and Riley? It would seem so. He inclines his head briefly. ]
I am Elrond.
[ A touch of worry crosses his expression. But only a little, for the bottle of wine hints this isn't a plea for a healer. A gift? Or an apology? Or something else entirely? ]
[Baiyi manages not to say something rude back- see he's sort of behaving?- and steps inside the home. He glances around with what appears to be mild interest before his gaze returns to his host.]
I've come to speak to you about my intentions with your adopted son.
[ Just as Elrond hasn't simply booted Ye Baiyi out. They're doing great! He leads the way to a cozy sitting room and invites the man to take a seat. Only then does he glance at the wine again at the explanation.
Another wants to take a child of his away - but he can't allow himself to think that, can he? He sits back without taking the wine. ]
I see. And what exactly are these intentions that only a bottle of wine would be suitable recompense?
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Date: 2022-10-23 05:47 pm (UTC)From:The knock makes him pause in setting groceries away, then sets the last item in place before moving to answer it. He raises a brow curiously at the man he sees before him, puzzling over how solid and yet not the other feels. Not an Elf, or a Maia, and yet somehow still very human. ]
Yes? How may I help you?
[ The wine hints that this might not be a request for healing. ]
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Date: 2022-10-23 05:59 pm (UTC)From:Are you Elrond, foster father of the young man Riley, or Maedhros?
[He’s heard both names, but Elrond more frequently and obviously this is not Maglor.]
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Date: 2022-10-23 06:06 pm (UTC)From:I am Elrond.
[ A touch of worry crosses his expression. But only a little, for the bottle of wine hints this isn't a plea for a healer. A gift? Or an apology? Or something else entirely? ]
Has something happened to young Riley?
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Date: 2022-10-23 07:02 pm (UTC)From:[At least, in his opinion it's nothing bad. How this man feels about things could be entirely different.]
I'm Ye Baiyi. May we speak or are you going to make me stay outside your door?
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Date: 2022-10-23 10:50 pm (UTC)From:Since you are excellent at reassurance, yes. Come in.
[ He steps out of the way with a flourish of an arm of invitation. Sarcasm? Elrond? Noooooooooo. ]
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Date: 2022-10-23 11:00 pm (UTC)From:I've come to speak to you about my intentions with your adopted son.
[He holds out the bottle of wine.]
This is the highest quality I could find here.
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Date: 2022-10-24 12:13 am (UTC)From:Another wants to take a child of his away - but he can't allow himself to think that, can he? He sits back without taking the wine. ]
I see. And what exactly are these intentions that only a bottle of wine would be suitable recompense?
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Date: 2022-10-24 12:21 am (UTC)From:This is a gift for speaking with me.
[It's obviously not the full courting gift. This is merely the opener.]
Recently, Riley has become increasingly fond of my Xie'er as well as myself. I wish to take him as a lover.