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Names hold importance in my world; they are not given without reason. [This is a sore subject for her in particular.] Generally speaking, Elves are given a mother name and...or...a father name. Thus they begin life with two or three names.

I...only have one and it is...rather simple by Elvish customs. I have considered giving myself a new one in addition.

[Her life has changed dramatically. It seems to call for a new moniker.]

Egledhron has occurred - it means exile in Sindarin - but Nainie appeals too. [She takes a breath. Both names are depressing, yet she cannot associate herself with good anymore.] Can you think of positive words for me?

I...cannot.

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[He might not have answered this, but... "Can you think of positive words for me?" That might have come out of his own mouth. So here he is answering anyway.]

I've only got one name myself. But they're not nearly as important for the people on our Islands as they seem to be for you.

I don't know you at all, so... I'll need a rain check on the words thing until I've figured some out. But I don't mind helping you make a list, either.

[As depressing as it sounds, she cannot think of herself in a positive light. She doesn't regret her choices, but the pain is real and it...lasts. How can she overcome it? When will it get better?]

Elves live for so long. Our names can tell our story without us divulging the details.

[Which is why she can't imagine anything hopeful for herself.]

You are very kind. I will make a list when I have a better idea of...where I go next.

You just... keep moving forward. Sometimes, I think -- it's hard to see where the path is headed. You don't necessarily get to figure it out before you're there, you know?

At least, that's how it feels to me.

[He pauses, then flicks their conversation to private.]

Listen, I don't know that you're -- looking to talk about it, or anything. Especially because we're total strangers. But I have some experience with... a lack of positive words.

I suppose. There was a place I wished to visit - in my world. I thought it would give me closure or a new beginning.

[Can she find that same closure in one of the cities?]

I do not mind speaking of it. It has happened and I must face it. I will not run from it.

[To do so would be an insult to Kili and all of the Dwarves as well as to her people.]

I think I loved someone. I never had the chance to tell him. He died defending me in battle and...I have never felt such pain.

To make matters worse, I was also exiled from my home.

Ah...

[That's hard. That has to be one of the hardest things he can think of experiencing. "I never had the chance to tell him." Wasn't that partly what had bothered him about his self-inflicted exile, way back then? Not a confession of love, but an apology. A real one that he'd never be able to deliver.]

I can't tell you that he knew, or that you didn't need to, because I don't know the first thing and I know the second thing isn't true. But, you know, the fact that you have the strength to face it at all is important, too. I'm a coward; I've run from my problems a thousand times. But you don't.

[He's not craven, not really. But he can't see himself as anything but.]

[ Marty wants to be a nice guy, but it's kind of hard when he doesn't even know who she is! He just kind of like...stammers for the first part of this. ]

You sound nice. And polite? That's positive!

[He is kind to answer at all!]

Thank you for your assessment. Who am I speaking to?

My name is Tauriel.

[ Tauriel. Sounds like a name those nerds at school would like. The kind that played DnD all the time. ]

Marty. Marty McFly. 'S good to meetcha.

[ There's a little pause. ] As much as I'm meetin' you now, anyway.

So what's with you feeling so down?

[Speaking of which...]

You have...an interesting name.

[Short and...easy to rhyme.]

This world is too vast for us all to meet in person.

Ah... [She falls silent, wrestling with what to say.] Before I came here, I lost someone.

[ On his side of things, Marty smiles. At least she thinks it's interesting. The last time Marty was around, people made fun of the name 'McFly'. Since y'know. It sounded kind of weird. ] Thanks, I guess.

[ It kind of...goes silent on his part. Oops. ] O-Oh, jesus. I'm sorry, I...

Sorry 'bout that. Hope you're okay.

In my realm, one name is normal. And it's all I've ever needed! But if you wish for another, goodness knows you must do much better than 'exile'. As lovely as it sounds in your tongue, the meaning is hardly flattering. What does the other one mean? 'Nainy'--oh, whatever it was.

I thought as much too. [But her heart is still sore over what could have been. Elves do not love easily - not romantically.] It is no better. Lamenting.

Oh, no, that won't do at all. That's hardly something you want to be known as for the rest of your life. What about a name that means 'beautiful' or 'graceful' or 'elegant'? You can't go wrong with one of those!

No, I suppose I couldn't...if they fit me. I feel as if I am half the Elf I used to be.

Nonsense. They fit you perfectly. But even if they didn't, who says your name has to fit you right now? You could choose something that you aspire to be, and then grow into it!

What is wrong with those words?

They sound very nice.

They are not...positive. I would like to think there will come a day when they do not describe me.

I... didn't know that.

[Well crap, now what does he say.]

... I don't know any good words to describe others. I should apologize.

How could you know? I was not clear.

[Her breath catches and she quickly says:]

No, please don't apologize. Your company is far better than mere words.

[Wait what, huh, back up the train.]

It... is?

You mean that?

Yes, you are kind. I liked speaking to you before. [And they share not fully understanding Humans/Men.]

[Well. This person isn't human. Maybe that has something to do with it.]

Then... I should find better words. But all I have is "shadow".

Shadow is good. I feel like I'm standing in one. If I am to live, I should...

Step into the light.

If light is a good word to you... why not use that?

I have too much darkness clinging to my heart. The only way I can be rid of it is to find a new life; a new way of living.

Maybe I don't understand, then. Darkness doesn't seem like a bad thing, not to me.

But -- they've told me some think of this place as a 'second chance'.

By itself, it is neither good nor bad. However it is a word that is used in my world to describe...sorrow and acts of evil.

Yes. It must be for me otherwise I will not be able to move on.

Does that mean your heart is evil?

[He's trying to understand, honestly.]

Before I would offer any vocabulary of a generally positive nature, would it not be more suiting to choose something that would describe a subject you yourself enjoy?

I...used to enjoy much. I was a guardian - a protector - and I was good at what I did.

[It's harder to talk about than she thought.]

I had some freedom as long as I did my duty. I...loved the forest. All the creatures in it and the plants...

It was my home.

Then perhaps you could take inspiration from there.

But it is lost to me. The King has spoken. I will not step foot in the Mirkwood again.

[ His tone softens slightly. ]

Even if that is so, does it not remain precious? That sentiment cannot be taken from you.

...it is. [She sounds younger - shyer - and much less bold and certain of herself.] I have wished to explore other lands for some time. Perhaps...

I could be an explorer?

That would certainly be appropriate. "Traveler" could also be acceptable in that context.

I think instead, I will acknowledge that I am truly beginning again. The word for that is Eden.

That is also highly appropriate. In Standard, the language of the Humans of my reality, Eden was the name of the garden where the first man and woman were to have lived and later exiled according to a widely held belief. It symbolized paradise, a place of pristine or abundant natural beauty.

It is strange that two races - two worlds - find a similar use for the same word. [Strange and fascinating.] I will seek my new paradise. Thank you.

You are most welcome. May I ask how you would incorporate it into your name?

As an Elf gains a new name, it becomes a...nickname of sorts. Friends and family keep track of names and they can choose which they prefer.

The friends and family choose, or you would choose what you would prefer?

How 'bout 'adventure'? Cause like, an adventure can sometimes be an exile that you make good stuff come out of, right?

--That's how it is in books at least. The princess gets exiled or something and is real bummed about it until she starts meeting new cool people and stuff and then all the sudden it's an adventure!

I like the way you think. [She smiles at the subtle shift in meaning.] May I consider you one of the "new cool people"?

[Yesss! Ripley is so glad she liked it.]

You totally can! I am pretty cool after all.

you once told me
Elvish memory is long
and that you will never
forget your beloved

where i come from
thats a very good
very positive thing

Listen, when you're feeling down and need to jump start the positive thinking, sometimes you gotta go big. Like, hyperbole big.

Fantastic. Miraculous. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, that sort of thing.

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