Khelek stared back with unblinking eyes, scanning the Man's face. The Dwarf in the background clearly protested against Thenamir's trust in him. Tell that Dwarf to sheath his blade, Khelek told Elwood, making his contempt clear to the Elf. Thenamir withdrew his blade slowly, allowing Khelek to stand up.
"Sheath your axe, Dwarin, he will not harm us," Elwood siad calmly. The Dwarf sheathed it rather reluctantly. Khelek moved away from the camp a ways with Elwood.
"Where are you from?" Elwood asked, stopping within sight of the camp.
Imladris, Khelek answered truthfully.
"Why are you here?"
On an errand to Lorien for Elrond, Khelek stated.
"And how did you come this far, and why are you following us?"
Khelek settled his wandering gaze to match the Elf's. I came upon a large band of Orcs and was waylaid near Moria. After escaping, I was once again forced to abandon my course by a pack of Wargs. I came upon your trail several days ago and decided to see what business a company of many folks were doing in such uninhabited parts, Khelek answered solemnly. Elwood could sense that no lies were spoken, but the full truth was not visible in the wolf's words. What was it's business in Lorien and what exactly did it want to find out from them?
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"What shall we do, what shall we do!" he cried. "Escaping goblins to be caught be wolves!"
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