[Orofaniel]

With small steps and great caution the two of them approached the ice. The cold breeze hit Galhardir in the face, but it only refreshed him. "After you," Lindal whispered. Galhardir then gave the other end of his thick rope to Alahseey and Hilde. "Be careful, both of you," Hilde said as Galhardir turned. He nodded, although he wasn't sure she noticed it.

Swiftly the two of them went further onto the ice. Galhardir was in the lead, followed closely by his companion and captain, Luindal. Watching over his shoulder now and then he made sure that Luindal was still following. He was still uncertain whether the ice was as safe as he would have thought if would be. He didn't want to take any chances, it wasn't worth it. And if something horrible would happen here on the ice, one would only stand a small chance against the cold water and rough ice. One thing he had learned about the ice and the water beneath through the years was that it was ruthless and dangerous. Luckily he had the rope around his waist, which gave him great comfort. He trusted the ones that were holding the other end back at the shore. With these thoughts, he went straight forwards, with small worries considered their situation.

Hopefully this little walk would give a somewhat positive result.