Connecting the Dots

Daeron: 21 (let's say Eleniel is about 17. I want her to be younger)

"… So, you see, I would greatly appreciate it if my lord would allow me to take Eleniel on a- a walk?"

Elrond rose an eyebrow and crossed his arms over his chest as he gazed at the ellon stood in front of him. He looked confident, but there was an obvious nervous spark in his green eyes.

"A walk, Daeron?" he asked, resisting the urge to smirk.

The elf fidgeted before nodding. "Yes."

"Why?"

"Well, I… um… I would like to…"

He couldn't help the smile which appeared on his face. He was beginning to connect the dots, here.

"Daeron, of course you may."

Daeron stopped squirming and stared up at Elrond, a look of disbelief in his eyes. "Really?" he asked.

Elrond nodded, watching as the ellon smiled brightly and bowed. "Thank you!" he said happily, before turning to walk away.

"Daeron."

The elf stopped at the firm voice, and quickly spun around, looking anxiously into his lord's storm grey eyes.

"Do not try anything funny."

Daeron's eyes widened. "Of course, hir nin. I would never- I- I wouldn't-"

"I know, just be careful, alright? You know an elleth's adar is supposed to act this way… I am just following the rules," he said in a much calmer voice, accompanied with a wink.

Daeron nodded with a smile. "Hannon le."

Elrond watched as he walked out of the room before dragging a hand down his face with a sigh.

He had already gone through this with Arwen; did he really need to go through it again with Eleniel? His precious little girl?

Blowing a loose strand of raven hair out of his face, the Lord of Imladris huffed before sitting down behind his desk and reaching for his quill.

They were only children... nothing would come out of this.

They'd be over each other soon enough.

… right?

Elvish used:

Adar – Father

Hir nin – My lord

Hannon le – Thank you

Well! I sure am on a roll here with my drabbles! XD I'm really enjoying writing them, actually, and am proud of how far it's come compared to my last drabble challenge. :) Thanks for reading! ~ Gre3nleaf