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Post by Leetah on Feb 7, 2008 10:43:02 GMT -5
*Leetah climbed into the treehouse and stepped aside to let Strider in. The treehouse was the closest to her own, and had a nice view of the entire Forest, including the castle. He wouldn't miss much from here. The house was nice and clean, and with everything he could need during his stay.*
"Well, here we are. I live in the treehouse closest to you. So if you want anything, or you have questions, please just ask."
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Post by Strider on Feb 7, 2008 10:48:34 GMT -5
*Aragorn tilted his head to her in gratitude.*
"Thank you for your kindness."
*His eyes lingered on her a moment. So like Arwen...but not her. He had to force himself to remember.*
"I won't trouble you any longer."
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Post by Leetah on Feb 7, 2008 10:53:55 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and bowed her head graciously.*
"It was no trouble."
*She looked up at him and blushed. He was so like Aragorn... but not him. Why did she long for a man she did not know in her own life? Where did this longing in her soul come from? She lowered her eyes, afraid that he would notice her confusion...*
"You are no trouble. Do you... have everything you need? Can I get you something?"
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Post by Strider on Feb 7, 2008 10:58:59 GMT -5
*He shook his head, his warm smile not fading.*
"Truly. I am fine. I have rations..."
*He nodded to his pack on the floor beside him and then at the room around him.*
"...and now fine quarters. I need little else."
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Post by Leetah on Feb 7, 2008 11:05:00 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled warmly.*
"There are food and drink on the table over there. Please make yourself comfortable. Explore this house and get used to the rooms. Everything here will be yours for as long as you stay here. As for entertainment...."
*She blushed. What did she know about his interests?*
"I am sure it can be arranged."
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Post by Strider on Feb 7, 2008 11:13:07 GMT -5
*Aragorn's face betrayed his confusion.*
Entertainment?
*He shook his head.*
"Please, it's not necessary. Just some food and then perhaps some sleep."
*He cupped his other hand over hers which he held, begging her understanding. After all, he was of simple pleasures.*
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Post by Leetah on Feb 7, 2008 11:18:49 GMT -5
*Leetah smiled and looked up at him, allowing him to hold her hand... She blushed and looked into his eyes. It was Arwen in her that took overhand now, an Arwen that had been longing for her love for centuries.... She noticed herself that she looked more like Arwen than ever. Leetah swallowed nervously, unsure of what to do.*
"Well," *she said* "Good night...."
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Post by Strider on Feb 7, 2008 11:23:00 GMT -5
*Aragorn patted her hand gently.*
"Good night."
*He escorted her to the door of the room and kissed her hand softly.*
"Sleep well."
*He released her and looked at her expectantly.*
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Post by Leetah on Feb 7, 2008 11:27:22 GMT -5
*Leetah blushed when she felt his lips against her hand. Arwen in her insisted on her giving him a kiss, but for Leetah, it was too early. She didn't know him yet.*
"Good night, Mylord."
*She gave him one last look and went through the door.*
"May you rest well here in Lorien."
*Arwen in her still insisted. Leetah gave Strider a quick kiss on the cheekbone, then she ran blushing to her treehouse.*
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Post by Strider on Feb 7, 2008 11:48:07 GMT -5
*Aragorn stood for a moment, frozen in the doorway as he watched her scamper away. It had been such an odd day. He turned and sat on the bed, glancing to his pack and then to the table against the wall. Elven food would be a nice change of pace. He made his way over, nibbling half-heartedly. His stomach ached, the thought of her death repeating over and over in his mind. Finally giving up he removed his boots and his cloak and slipped into bed for a bout of restless sleep.*
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Post by Strider on Feb 9, 2008 8:10:28 GMT -5
***LATER***
*Aragorn couldn't sleep. The vision of Arwen kept dancing over and over in his mind. How could this happen? What magic had sent him here, so far from her and yet so close? He rose, walking to the window to take in the night air. It was so peaceful here, so relaxing... He froze as his eyes caught sight of something happening in the treehouse next to his. A struggle...his hand instinctively flew to his blade, but then he noticed that it was an intimate couple. It made the ache in his chest worse for his love and he started to pull away. But then the moonlight caught her skin, her face. His Arwen! He nearly fell out the window as he stumbled forward. Then he remembered. Not Arwen, Leetah. His blood still boiled though, so like her as she was. He swallowed it back and forced himself back into his room and back to bed, although there was no rest to be found.*
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