[Mithadan]

Mithadan frowned. "So you would have us concerned about rescuing three members of the Star's crew rather than just one?"

"That presumes we need rescuing," replied Cami. "Rose and I can take care of ourselves. We did so in Gondolin and Taur-nu-Fuin and we can do so now."

"I seem to recall that the two of you were captured by Orcs in Gondolin," retorted Mithadan mildly. Cami opened her mouth to protest, but Mithadan waved her words away. "I know, your capture was intended. Yet I cannot say that I like this turn of events." He sat heavily upon the bed and was immediately surrounded by a cloud of feathers.

"Remember! Everyone must do what they are 'best suited for' in this task, Mithadan," said Piosenniel with a slight smile. "Cami is no warrior, but she is very good at playing the part of the prisoner and organizing uprisings. We would not ask her to assault a vessel in stealth or use a garotte, but she has proven herself for the role she requests."

Mithadan pondered these arguments for a moment. "Very well. What is good for the captain is good for his crew," he said with a glance at the Elf. "But on one condition only do I grant you this, Cami. Once the assault begins, you must meet up with us immediately. As Pio says, you are no warrior...at least not with arms."

Cami thanked the man and gave him a quick hug, then took her leave to find Rose. Mithadan was sitting on the bunk, lost in thought when a pillow struck him on the back of his head...