[VanimaEdhel]

Menelduliniel went over to where Bethberry and Estelarion were. Estelarion still hovered over the injured Volondil. The mishap had apparently affected him more than he let on.

"Sorry to interrupt," he said, sounding none too apologetic, "But it seems that Holly went to find her friends. This is not a safe area. We could use extra eyes."

"Of course this is a dangerous area," she said, getting suddenly sober, "What is nearby?"

"I do not know. I do not know if there is anything. Holly just left to find her companions and Alearindu is gone as well. But, knowing these lands and this time, we cannot be too cautious. The others seemed uneasy before, so I just figured..."

As he said this, he unhooked his bow from where it hung and plucked an arrow from his quiver. Although he did not draw it, Menelduliniel knew that firing would take merely an instant from the position he was in now. She silently envied his talent with a bow. Menelduliniel knew how to fire, but was only even nearly accurate for a very small percent of the time.

"Stay close to me," she told the small Hobbit, "I do not feel danger now, but that does not mean it is out there. I agree with Estelarion that it is a good idea to have extra eyes on the alert. I should not have let my mind wander before. If danger does appraoch, I will need your help."

"My help?" the small figure said from the ground, looking up at the Elf.

"Yes, of course. Any help is still aid. All you need...well...all you can do, really...is keep an eye out at the woods," Menelduliniel said, fairly absently, as she was already scanning the surrounding area for danger. She saw Estelarion doing the same.

"Do not wander too far. Stay near Poppy," he called to Menelduliniel, "We do not want to have all of us separated. The few that have left are enough."

"I know that. I would not leave the Hobbit," Menelduliniel called back, "And are you sure we are not being too cautious?"

"There is no such thing," Estelarion said, simply. He turned his back to her then, sighing and watching the woods.

"Too true," Menelduliniel muttered, "But I still do not like feeling like a fool. She was only going for her companions, after all. She will return shortly. It is not like anyone heard anything. Estelarion is just paranoid."

With that, she relaxed and stood by the Hobbit who sat on the ground.

[ December 01, 2002: Message edited by: VanimaEdhel ]