Title: A Risky Business
Author: Tuxedo Elf
Rating: G
Summary: Celegorm knows what he wants, Maedhros doesn't think it's a good idea.
Notes: Birthday drabble for
dawn_felagund.
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“No, absolutely not.” Maedhros shook his head and looked firmly at Celegorm. He was not going to allow such insanity.
His brother’s response was to glare angrily and Maedhros saw the familiar temper spark into life.
“It is too great a risk,” he tried to explain. “If we were caught the consequences would be dire.” He shuddered to think of them.
Yet Celegorm did not reply, only continuing to glare at Maedhros with a look of pure scorn on his face, causing the elder of the two to begin to shift uncomfortably. “Celegorm… please stop this.” Maedhros pleaded.
Celegorm considered the words for a moment, long enough for Maedhros to find a spark of hope that his brother might actually be reasonable for once. However, it was not to be.
“No.” He said finally. “It is not a risk. I am careful, no one has to know. You are a coward who is scared to make anyone happy.” He sniffed and Maedhros crumbled.
Sighing deeply, Maedhros reached into the box and handed the small fluffy rabbit to his little brother. “Fine, fine.” He huffed. “Just… take good care of it and keep yourselves out of trouble.”
Beaming, Celegorm hugged the young rabbit to his chest and the animal nuzzled up to him. “I will!” he chirped. “You’ll see!” Grinning, he ran off, to find his new pet some food and a place to sleep.
Maedhros watched him go, resignation on his face. Eru, his father was going to kill him. He really had to learn how to say no.
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