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[noflying]

I don’t know you people. Not really.

[ Jake is seated in what looks to be some sort of a tavern, the walls behind him planks of wood instead of the stone of any of the castles. His hat is on, bright blue eyes staring out from under it, fixed on the locket. ]

And unless I’ve missed something, none of you know me.

[ He certainly hopes no one knows him – he’s wanted, after all. ]

But I don’t know these people who took us here, neither. And I ain't inclined to go to war on their word.

[ This isn’t a draft. It’s kidnapping, and while he has vague memories of having kidnapped before, it was never to gain soldiers. ]

Now, I reckon I ain’t the only one feelin’ that way. If I’m right [ and he’s willing to bet that he is ] and you ain’t content to sit around or be pushed into fighting for ‘em, then… well. [ Surprisingly white teeth show in a sharp grin. ] We may have some things to talk about.

Comments

[tawarwaith]

He is. He too has forsworn allegiance to the courts, preferring to make his own way.

[noflying]

Hm.

He have a name? And you?

[tawarwaith]

King Thranduil and I am Tauriel. We are both originally of the Woodland realm.

[noflying]

Jake Lonergan. From... New Mexico territory. [ He thinks. ]

[tawarwaith]

I cannot say I have heard of your home. I think it is safe to assume that you also have not heard of mine?

[noflying]

No. But I haven't heard of a lot of places.

[tawarwaith]

That is the same as me. I have not had much of a chance to travel.

[noflying]

I figure I'll travel here.

[tawarwaith]

I am hesitant to do so here. I know next to nothing of this world or of it's dangers and I am needed to protect my king and his son. Since they have decided to break from these courts I fear they may well be at risk for harm.