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VanimaEdhel · 12-08-2002, 05:24 PM

Estelarion looked to Menelduliniel, who was generally the one to speak for them.

"We," she said, gesturing to Estelarion and herself, "Are merely travellers. I consider myself not one of the Elf kindred as of now, since my exile. I fear that I would be of no help in enlightening you to the ways of Elves today. I have not been back to any Elvish city in many years. Animosity was not so strong between Elves and Dwarves back then.

"Back then, the Elves seemed to me, at least, young though I was, to be waning. I see that they are still. Although we were still high then, we have not as much sway in the workings of the world as we once had. Dark forces and even men had more influence, sadly.

"Many have begun to leave. Many Elves, that is. They are leaving the shores now, I hear, and are heading towards the Grey Havens. We, however," Menelduliniel said, gesturing to Estelarion and herself, "Have no desire to leave, as of yet. I do not know whether I would be welcomed there, after my exile. I may be forced to wait her. I know not.

"Someday we may travel over the sea, but, for now, I believe we should look for every opportunity to explore this land before we depart these shores. I know not whether we would be fit to go on this journey that you speak of. You may be right that there is no place for us. But, I may know of many that may join. We have met many Dwarves and men on our journeys that may suit the quest.

"You wish to avenge you say? Well, be careful that you choose this revenge wisely. A similar situation put me in the circumstances you find me in. If it were not for Estelarion, I would probably be dead.

"Now," Menelduliniel said, finishing, "Is there anything else you desire to know?"

Estelarion raised one eyebrow at Menelduliniel's maturity. She usually did not display such a personality. Menelduliniel obviously respected this Dwarf and wanted her to like them. He waited for Parin's reply, hoping that Parin would show the same respect, as Menelduliniel had gone against her typical personality for this Dwarf, and he hoped that it would encourage her to act with less of a quixotic nature in the future...

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VanimaEdhel Etheral Enchantress Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wellesley College! Posts: 1,461	Estelarion looked to Menelduliniel, who was generally the one to speak for them. "We," she said, gesturing to Estelarion and herself, "Are merely travellers. I consider myself not one of the Elf kindred as of now, since my exile. I fear that I would be of no help in enlightening you to the ways of Elves today. I have not been back to any Elvish city in many years. Animosity was not so strong between Elves and Dwarves back then. "Back then, the Elves seemed to me, at least, young though I was, to be waning. I see that they are still. Although we were still high then, we have not as much sway in the workings of the world as we once had. Dark forces and even men had more influence, sadly. "Many have begun to leave. Many Elves, that is. They are leaving the shores now, I hear, and are heading towards the Grey Havens. We, however," Menelduliniel said, gesturing to Estelarion and herself, "Have no desire to leave, as of yet. I do not know whether I would be welcomed there, after my exile. I may be forced to wait her. I know not. "Someday we may travel over the sea, but, for now, I believe we should look for every opportunity to explore this land before we depart these shores. I know not whether we would be fit to go on this journey that you speak of. You may be right that there is no place for us. But, I may know of many that may join. We have met many Dwarves and men on our journeys that may suit the quest. "You wish to avenge you say? Well, be careful that you choose this revenge wisely. A similar situation put me in the circumstances you find me in. If it were not for Estelarion, I would probably be dead. "Now," Menelduliniel said, finishing, "Is there anything else you desire to know?" Estelarion raised one eyebrow at Menelduliniel's maturity. She usually did not display such a personality. Menelduliniel obviously respected this Dwarf and wanted her to like them. He waited for Parin's reply, hoping that Parin would show the same respect, as Menelduliniel had gone against her typical personality for this Dwarf, and he hoped that it would encourage her to act with less of a quixotic nature in the future... [ December 08, 2002: Message edited by: VanimaEdhel ] __________________ "I think we dream so we don't have to be apart so long. If we're in each others dreams, we can be together all the time." - Hobbes of Calvin and Hobbes