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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 20, 2008 12:29:30 GMT -5
*Nessa was in the washing room. She had collected all the dirty clothes and sorted them out after colors, and what temperature they should be washed at. Hey - she was a chamber maid, and a skilled one. The clothes that needed cleansing was lying in a pile of its own.
Now she had filled the bucket with dirty clothes and hot water, hoping she hadn't used too much soap.*
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Post by Strider on Apr 21, 2008 7:57:37 GMT -5
*Aragorn had lost much sense of time lost in his happy reprieve with Arwen. The true Arwen. His head still clouded with happy thoughts of their reunion and the promise that they would find a way home together. But if they were to make the journey, he would need to see all mended that could be before the trip. He had wandered down to the laundry to fetch a needle and some thread. He was not expecting there to see a young elf there.*
"Pardon me, my lady. I did not mean to intrude."
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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 21, 2008 8:03:56 GMT -5
*Nessa startled at his arrival. For one moment her tiny hand clenched the dagger in her skirt pocket, but this man looked harmless, and spoke to her in a polite manner. She blushed and stood up.*
"Oh, no. You are not interrupting anything. My name is Nessa Telemnar. I belong to the High Elves of Lorien. I work here. Is there anything I can do for you?"
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Post by Strider on Apr 21, 2008 8:06:42 GMT -5
*Another high elf? What was she doing serving like this in an inn? It was...an affront to her people. They were noble scholars, not... He bit his tongue and straightened with a bow of his head to her.*
"I am looking for a needle and thread to mend some clothing."
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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 21, 2008 8:11:48 GMT -5
*Nessa smiled.*
"If you bring me the clothing I can mend them for you. I used to be the Chamber Maid of Queen Tearbird of Lorien."
*She continued quietly, with sadness in her eyes.*
"Before she was murdered..."
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Post by Strider on Apr 21, 2008 8:14:43 GMT -5
*His eyes widened in horror. Murder? In Lorien? What dark times this were.*
"I am sorry for your loss."
*He paused, not knowing what else to say on the matter.*
"And the materials are all I need. I am experienced in mending my own clothing. I even did it for the movies!"
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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 21, 2008 8:20:25 GMT -5
*Nessa bowed graciously, like all the Elvens of Lorien when they greeted someone.*
"Thank you. Both the queen and the king were murdered in the most brutal way, and humans have taken over the throne. Leetah, my friend, had to escape, and I followed her here."
*She found some needles and some thread and gave him.*
"If you change your mind, I'll be glad to mend your clothing, monsieur."
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Post by Strider on Apr 21, 2008 8:26:16 GMT -5
"Thank you."
*He answered without thinking, his mind heavy with what betrayal had fallen into the hearts of men. Only then did he realize...*
"Leetah? You know her?"
*Worry etched his features. How could he have forgotten?*
"Is she all right?"
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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 21, 2008 8:32:07 GMT -5
*She looked up at him, surprised.*
"I should rather ask: Do you know her? And yes, she is one of my best friends. I have known her since we were babies."
*She looked worried.*
"And no, she is not all right. Queen Tearbird couldn't have children. Leetah got pregnant during Malefica's war, and offered the child to the queen, to secure an heir for the throne. The queen accepted and adopted Leetah's child. It was supposed to be delivered to her right after the childbirth. But the day after this agreement was done, the queen was murdered. And Leetah, who was carrying the heir of the throne, had to escape, to save the baby's life."
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Post by Strider on Apr 21, 2008 8:37:52 GMT -5
*Aragorn's eyes lowered, as did his voice.*
"I am a friend to your people. Their pain is my own."
*His eyes darted up to hers.*
"Where is she now? Is the child she carries still safe?"
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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 21, 2008 8:46:59 GMT -5
*Nessa looked at him, seriously.*
"I believe you are."
*She replied honestly.*
"Leetah is out at Malefica's fortress, giving birth to the child, going through magic rituals to protect the child. The child's safety will be taken care of. Leetah told me not to worry."
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Post by Strider on Apr 21, 2008 8:50:59 GMT -5
*He looked distracted, but nodded.*
"That is good. I am glad to hear that she is somewhere safe."
*His thumb rubbed idly over the spool of thread as he thought.*
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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 21, 2008 8:57:12 GMT -5
*Nessa smiled reassuring to him.*
"Don't worry about her. She has become our shaman now. She is very powerful in white magic. And her cousin Wild will soon come to Lorien to provide the black magic. Leetah and the baby will be safe. I promise."
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Post by Strider on Apr 21, 2008 9:04:41 GMT -5
*He nodded.*
"I am...that is good. I...I should go."
*He turned towards the door. He had to tell Arwen. At the door, he turned and bowed to the elf.*
"Thank you, Nessa Telmnar. For everything."
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Post by Nessa Telemnar on Apr 21, 2008 9:07:12 GMT -5
*Nessa smiled warmly and bowed back.*
"You are welcome, stranger."
*She continued washing the clothes before hanging them up to dry.*
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