"It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Feadhros."
Jemel walked in with Sultir behind her, just as everyone was making acquaintances. She walked up next to Feadhros, and looked upon the faces of those who decided to help in the search. Feadhros had finished talking with the human, and Jemel walked up to Garen.
"As Feadhros has said, welcome to the Realm of the Lady. Fair are these woods. Wise and experienced as the Lady herself. I am glad that it is your footsteps that mark the ground, and that the easterling's prints will soon fade as you help us. Welcome, Garen son of Galthun, to Lothlorien. My name is Jemel Skyesong, and I have hope and trust that the journey will end well," Jemel smiled as she welcomed the son of Man.
"Lorien's welcomes are as warm as the sun itself," came Garen's response.
After talking with Garen, Jemel noticed towards the back of the small group was an elf-maid, clad in a simple, flowing dress and riding boots. Jemel walked over to her.
"What is your name?" Jemel asked.
"Thoriel," she softly but proudly replied.
"Well Thoriel, welcome to the search party. I am sure you will do as well as anyone else here. Certainly you are more equiped and skilled than most others for our journey. Even if such is not true, much can come from a woman looking for adventure," Jemel finished with a quick wink to Thoriel and strode back to stand next to Harlon.
"A good bunch you have brought. I have not met all of them, but the looks in their eyes are enough to tell all. Thank you Harlon," Jemel thanked the fool quietly.
Jemel could see fierceness in Lilebrian Longbow's eyes. Her bow ready, Jemel could see the restlessness on her face. Was this all they could manage, or were there others? If they hurried, there was at least some hope that Nuhrive would be found.
Jemel still wondered about Sultir. In his shoes, I would stop at nothing to go and save a best friend,she thought. Jemel still wished he could go along, and wondered what he would do. Staying in Lorien would be hard and would break his heart.
[ January 19, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]
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