Alearindu laughed a bit. 'Mornen will be fine, Volondil. He's been well trained by Aerowen, myself, and even Strider. I'm sure he'll be smooth.' Alearindu chuckled again.
Alearindu pulled back a little at first when Volondil reached for her necklace. 'A lovely remembrance.' He had said, and then his eyes seemed to change. Alearindu furrowed her brow and put her hand on Volondil's shoulder. 'Aerowen is a great friend, yes, but what is it that troubles you about this pendant of mine?' But as soon as he looked at her again, his eyes were normal. Alearindu decided to maybe ask again later.
'But what of you?' he asked. 'You have made this generous offer to me. Did you intend to walk? Or will Mornen bear us both to the castle?'
Alearindu laughed. 'I'll walk, yes. I don't need to ride. Mornen could bear us both to the castle, but I'm not sure if I see that quite necessary. You're injured, I am not. Mornen doesn't act up... unless he gets frightened, which even that is rare. But, I've never seen how Mornen acts around ghosts, and it might be easier to control him from his head, and not his back. But, if for some reason it is better, I will.' Alearindu nodded, and then stood. 'Are you ready to go, Volondil? Or do you need a bit more time?'
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