{Video: Open to Both Courts}

[rangerandking]

{Aragorn's quarters are impressive, though they seem to be rarely used. The covers on the bed are neat and the pillows are without dent. His personal belongings are sparse - mostly consisting of that which he can carry on the run - however he has amassed a nice collection of books. They are tucked away neatly on a shelf with an admirable stack of notes - in an ornate hand - beside them.

The flickering light foretells that a fire has been lit in the fireplace, yet he is lighting another, smaller, flame in a pipe. Once the herbs begin to burn, he brings the pipe to his lips, inhaling slowly.}

There is unease in the Drabworld. Foreign magic molds the land to its will and we are inclined to feel helpless before its might. I do not blame you for keeping counsel with only those you know and trust.

{He breathes out, smoke rising in the air like a mist.}

Yet are we not brothers and sisters in this plight?

{Unity might be an impossible dream. Even so, he has not given up hope on it.}

The danger I incur for speaking plainly is upon my head. I do not fear pain or death. But I do fear watching each court fall into ruin save for those who survived in the Drabworld long before our arrival.

Comments

[thebreakingwave]

It's not caution for myself. I've gone and made my views well known in both courts and abroad.

I just think that what you're saying sounds mystical, or like a fourth year divination exam, but doesn't have meat to it. 'Look for changes!' 'Brace for opportunity!' 'You'll meet a tall stranger when on vacation!'

We all know that the system here is cruel. The question is, what do we do about it? And that requires details.

[rangerandking]

Do you wish for me to decide your fate for you? There is hope in numbers. On that, we can surely agree?

{Harry, your sass isn't appreciated, but Aragorn is an old man, so he'll take it in stride.}

The knowledge gained from these bonds will aid us in supporting one another better in times of strife. A lady has suggested that we meet at the Station on a regular basis.