#2 - Boredom (Post Fourth Age Tol Eressëa)

The sound of splashing, punctuated by shouts of “Not like that!” and “Haven't you ever heard of teamwork?!” drew Elladan to the balcony overlooking Avallónë's harbor.

“Is our Perfectionist Erestor at it again?” he asked Glorfindel, who lounged on a chaise, reading in the sunshine.

Glorfindel nodded. “Of course. I'm surprised he doesn't have you out there, too.”

Elladan cuddled his granddaughter against his shoulder, shuddering. He patted her on the back and replied, “You must think me a masochist!”

“Or you've finally developed some common sense,” Glorfindel smirked.

“I'm certainly not bored enough to forgo babysitting for synchronized swimming!”