Nole sees his king move and joy fills his heart and he smiles. Dominique Darkwatch backs away from the king, smiling warmly before she notices the two others on the altar. Nienna nods to the king, and then turns to Dominique. "Eru alassë saila ar voranda yendenen. Hantalë ar aistië Valaron tyen. (Eru is pleased with his wise and faithful daughter. The gratitude and the blessing of the Valar be with you.)" Nienna's voice continues, as a whisper meant for Dominique alone, or perhaps a whisper within her head. "We will speak again soon, you and I." To Dominique's eyes alone, Nienna's form flickers, momentarily becoming "Apakenwë", the Teleri musician.
Dominique Darkwatch 's widen slightly and her face flushes in amazement and wonder. "Násië! " is all she can utter. Nienna smiles reassuringly.
Unaware of this exchange, Comet stoops to pick up the sword. The blood has vanished from the blade. She slides it back into the sheath and hands it to Ivy, who reaches out and takes the blade from her sister, noding and smiling through her the tears that still come. Olwe rises, slides off the couch and takes his place by Comet's side. Comet touches his hair and whispers, "Never again, my love."
"Never," he echoes. Olwe hears her voice, feels her touch. "Never, Queen of my heart. " Then, seeing the Valar, he sinks to kneel in respect. Dominique Darkwatch kneels in respect but also as she feels slightly overwhelmed at the moment with so many emotions.Nienna turns to Irmo. "See brother, we distract them."
Her brother nods in agreement. The Valar Irmo smiles and says to Comet: "You have done well, brave and loving queen. You have risked much, to win back the life of one you love."
Whether she heard or not, the words of the Lord of Visions, Olwe did. Slowly, he rises, as does the Cleric of Eru. Olwe looks at the Valar, his eyes shining. "The Will of the valar be done!"
Dominique Darkwatch smiles and whispers, "Thank you, my Lady."
Comet glances up to Mala and Powers, giving a look that signals they will leave shortly. Powers Constantine smiles softly as his eyes meet the Queen's glance. Malakyte Thorne nods, catching Queen Comets eye and ready to do her bidding. Llyra Constantine's tinkling laughter fills the room, joy evident in the usually emotionless elemental. and the Sylvan Queen smiles.
"Let us leave them in this moment of joy," Irmo tells his sister. Nienna smiles and vanishes. "The Valar will never abandon you." he says to Olwe as he vanishes.
Dominique Darkwatch blinks as the two beings vanish. "Nor will Olwe abandon the Valar," answers Olwe.
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