Deadline
Eleniel: 11
Glorfindel sighed as he leaned back against the headboard of his bed, smiling in content. He shut his eyes and crossed his legs at the ankles, enjoying the – unfortunately short-lasting – peace.
"Fin!"
He lurched forward as the door to his room flew open and Eleniel came running in in a flurry of blonde hair. She jumped onto the bed and looked up at him, bright eyes wide.
"What is the matter?" Glorfindel asked, panic entering his voice as he frowned and placed his hands on the small shoulders.
"I need help! It's urgent!"
"Help with what?"
"The work!"
"You're not making any sense, El," Glorfindel told her calmly. "What work do you need help with?"
Eleniel took a deep breath to calm herself. "The work Ada set for me last week."
"Learning those landmarks?"
"Yes."
"The deadline is today?"
"… yes."
"Have you done any of it?"
"Uh…"
"Have you waited until the last minute to complete it?"
"Um…"
Glorfindel sighed. When would she learn?