{Video/After the Feast: Open to Seelie & Unseelie}

[rangerandking]

There is a magic here that I have never encountered in all of my journeys across Middle Earth. I do not know what to call it or even where it originates. {His anger over having been taken from the final battle at the Black Gate has diminished. In its place, Aragorn looks solemn and paler than usual.} I can only ask that it returns me from whence I came. It is of the utmost importance that I do not -

{For the first time, his voice cracks and he falls silent.}

There is a battle. It will decide the fate of my world. If I do not fight within it; if I do not lend my strength to my men, more of them will perish. {Perhaps they will lose heart. Perhaps all of them will die in the face of their greatest fear. All of the possibilities are incredibly grim.} I must return.

My name is Aragorn, son of Arathorn and I am the rightful heir to the throne of Gondor. My place is with my people and my friends.

{No feast can distract him; food is naught but a texture against his tongue. Now isn't the time for joy and festivities. Rather, his entire attention is fixed upon that which he can't see anymore.

The Black Gate.

How far has he been transported? And by what sorcery? He holds onto his sword - the reforged Narsil - tightly, ready and waiting to draw it free from its sheathe.}

Comments

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[rangerandking]

I've some experience on that score. {And he is old enough to realize that fighting against fate is next to useless.} Unless my eyes deceive me, you are one of the Elven race, are you not, my lady?

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[menelluin]

You have sharp eyes. [Her smile is genuine, softly amused.] I am called Idril, Celebrindal, of Gondolin.

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[rangerandking]

I am well-acquainted with Elves. {His eyes widen and his voice softens.} This is an honor indeed, my lady.

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[menelluin]

The honor is mine. May I ask how you are so well-acquainted with my kind? It not so rare, but it is a curiosity.

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[rangerandking]

I was raised by Lord Elrond in Rivendell after the death of my father.

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[menelluin]

I do not know that name. Forgive me. [She hasn't been told much about certain things.]

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[rangerandking]

Have you encountered Legolas Greenleaf?

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[menelluin]

I have heard his name but I have not yet had the occasion to speak to him.

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[rangerandking]

He is a dear friend of mine. We have traveled across many lands together.

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[menelluin]

I look forward to meeting him, then -- and you, face to face, as well.

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[rangerandking]

As do I, my lady. Do not hesitate to seek me out.

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[menelluin]

I shall not, so long as you return that favor.