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{Open to Both Courts}

{It's easier to dress like a Ranger in the midst of battle. Aragorn is unharmed - even some Elves cannot match his skill with a sword - but he looks tired. For the time being he is camping under a rocky outcropping, his sword across his lap as he cleans it of filth.}

Our time runs short. Will we let this world separate us and bend us to its will or will we look beyond our differences and stand together?

I have spoken of such a possibility before and my hope has not dwindled. Animosity will not serve us - nor will contempt.

{He breathes out and returns his sword to its sheathe.}

I ask for compassion and if you wonder how it will serve you, you need only imagine a future where you need not look over your shoulder warily as you travel this land.

{His words are strong and he is fighting to remain undaunted, but he can see a rift growing. The monarchy have chosen the members of their courts well - those with turbulent pasts - and he knows there will always be a strong reaction when it comes to ideas of compassion and peace.}

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{Closed to Arwen.}

I am weary of heart and body. I say I have not lost hope - {But...} There are many questions I cannot answer. How can I reassure everyone that we have the strength to defend ourselves against the Fae?

I want to believe we do; I want to see peace come to both courts...

My dreams are restless. There is no clear path that I can see.

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I Othrann-in-Heneb might be safer with how the troops seem to rally. [How others are seeking solace in neutral territories while others that had previously claimed to be neutral start to change and shift alignments with the time.

She can only smile at that, even as a tear escapes.]

I do not know how the others will react should it come to that.

Then I shall direct my path towards those walls. {And gladly spend time with her and her alone.} It is our choice. Where your path leads you, I will follow. Have you not done the same for me countless times?

[Some much needed time.] I have and I would again and again... [To the end of time and back.]

I will need your help telling my mother if this indeed becomes the path we take.

She is welcome to put the blame on me if it lessens her pain. {Or Arwen's pain for that matter.} I have heard some have been successful in the removal.

Should she hold any pain or anger, it is a burden I shall willingly bear. [He isn't the only voice in this decision. Taking that on isn't something she can ask of him. Not truly.]

Have you heard how they managed this? [Or if they were able to succeed without death?]

I will make my own inquiries. {He gives her a small, comforting smile.} This is only the beginning, Arwen. We have time to make our case to all concerned parties.

Diola lle... And it is. We can compare the information we've gathered later. I will continue trying to learn more about the shards and the native herbs in the meantime.

It is I who should thank you. {For far more than the events of the Drabwurld.} We will be together soon. War or not, I will take a respite with you.

I look forward to it. [To a quieter moment, a chance to steal away even if just for a few hours.] Stay safe - I will see you soon.

Na lû e-govaned vîn, Arwen. {"Until next we meet."} The hours cannot pass quickly enough.

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