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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.}

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They are a pair who have seen me through many trials. {Their friendship is unbreakable in other words.} I would give my life for them.

[ Well, that answers that question. She brightens, looking pleased. ]

They're both here - I'm with Legolas, actually, but I'm not entirely sure where Gimli is yet.

He is with me. {That clears up that mystery, yes?} We shall seek Legolas after gathering supplies.

What is your name?

Oh, that's good! I'd come and get you both but it sounds like you have things sorted out. [ Which is good. People that have some idea of what they're doing are very good. ] I'm Hermione Granger. It's nice to meet you.

You needn't concern yourself; I am accustomed to tracking in the wild. {Being a Ranger has so many uses.} Likewise, my lady. I hope we can speak in person soon.

Oh, you will! If you're coming to see Legolas then I'm sure you'll see me very soon. I've been travelling with him for the last few weeks.

Rather he is traveling to see us. Will you be following?

There's nowhere else I'd rather be.

Are there any supplies you require? Gimli and I are taking stock of what the castle has to offer.

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I think I have everything I need... But if you can find any herbs or potion ingredients I'd appreciate those.

Give me a list and I will acquire all that I can.

Oh, well -- I think the most important things right now are healing potions, so if you could find any Bezoar, mistletoe berries or, um, lavender? I think those are common things that can be found in the Drabworld.

Can you explain the appearance of said herbs? {Herbs are called different names in Middle Earth.} I do not want to gather the wrong ingredients.

Of course! A bezoar is like a round, smooth stone, a little smaller than a fist, generally sold by poisonkeepers? It's a universal antidote. The berries are small, tiny little white things, barely the width of your pinky finger and the lavender is a purple plant - it has a long stalk with the purple seeds clustered at the top.

Thank you kindly. {He is able to mentally narrow down the search to plants he can recognize easily.} It's curious that your world and mine share herbs.

Well, I've been thinking of the worlds like a series of dominoes or wooden blocks, lined up with spaces between them. Touch one and it falls and taps the other, right? So a little bit of each world is in the one after it, and so on. That's why there are similarities.

An interesting theory. {Though it concerns him.} Do you believe our worlds are affected by this one?

That I'm not sure about. I know a friend that's gone home and my memories of it haven't changed, despite her being here.

That brings me some comfort. {He'd rather have concrete evidence, but that will be impossible to find.} My world is suffering enough.

Mine is healing, but... It doesn't need anything like this. There's been enough war.

War is never welcome. I do not understand those who pursue it passionately.

Everyone has their reasons - it doesn't always make sense, at least not to be, but... They believe in something, right? I just wish it was more avoidable.

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