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Mithalwen · 10-14-2006, 09:03 AM

"Yes, of course, I remember there was something before wasn't there", Elfride replied, distracted by what she discerned was going with Garnae - maybe he wasn't as recovered aas he thought .. her certainly seemed changed. As she spoke she had continued to gather her things - the medicinal herbs and dressings she had used to treat the injured, as well as her personal possessions - and pack them into her saddlebags.

"I need to get Leif ready and the others seem set to leave soon... do you want to give me a hand ?". She gestured towards where the great grey horse was tethered in the shade of the trees, idly flicking flies away with his tail. His saddle was propped against a trunk under a cloth. She stood with a weary elegance , picked up her saddlebags and let Léoflic fall into step beside her as she walked over to her horse.

The Sixth Wizard · 10-15-2006, 03:35 AM

Garnae realised he had messed up with the first woman he had really liked. Oh no, I am so bad at this... it seems like there is one last blow for the shadow to strike, lest I ruin my one chance at happiness.

Garnae summoned up his courage, and walked over. He bowed and felt himself shaking. "Cordelia, please - please accept a humble man's apology. I am not perfect, I have no real experience in these matters. No woman has ever showed me the kindness you have, none cared when I was hurt and poor and scared. Yes scared! I was a fool, I have - wronged, I was dazed, but that is no excuse. Nothing have I to offer you but my heart, my spirit and my few and scattered possessions which are of no value in my position.

"If I am denied at this, the last gasp, the final challenge of my journey, I will leave a broken man, a shadowy wreck knowing I have destroyed two hopes in a shrill moment of folly and pride, and shall no doubt never know true happiness again. Oh, and keep Sandrina's reward. I am not worthy." Garnae finished. He rose. He turned away.

Witch_Queen · 10-15-2006, 04:35 AM

Thomas was glad the fight hadn't cost him Mayonette. Deep down inside he had dreaded what would happen if he would have lost her to the tip of Samuel's sword. He had figured that should wouldn't object to a wedding as soon as possible. He had seen too many times that life was short and that you can't always say "I'll do it tomorrow". After all the past few years had showed him so much. One moment he would be laughing with his friends in Gondor and the next day he would wake to find that his friends he had been with the night before was dead, murdered in their sleep. He loved Mayonette with all his heart and would die to protect her.

Thomas was surprised that Garnae had told them not to worry about the reward. The journey had tested the very wits of even the bravest of men. "Mayonette, worry not. If any one asks about the reward, I will take care of it. You gave me your heart and I gave you mine. Now it's time for me to repay your trust and your love. Don't be stubborn either, for you know when I say I'm going to do something I will do it. Never before have I let you down and I don't plan on beginning that anytime soon." Chianna was ready to get back to Rohan, ready to get back to the easy life. A nice warm stable, fresh hay and evening rides. Plus her sweetheart was waiting on her back at home.

For love Thomas would do anything for Mayonette. I have known Mayonette all my life and I know she will not hurt Thomas. Same goes for Thomas. He would lay down his sword if she asked him. Thomas would jump into the highest and hottest flames if to spare Mayonette. Chianna knew the adventure was almost over but truly life was fixing to begin, for her, for Mayonette, but more than anything life was giving Thomas another chance of not messing up.

Glirdan · 10-15-2006, 06:55 AM

Léoflic started helping Elfride with her stuff. "Yes, there was something I needed to tell you," he said carefully, not knowing how to say this properly.

"Elfride, I'm going to tell you that I am not good at what I am about to tell you. Over the past few days, I've opened up to you like I've opened up to no one. And you listened. For me, this was amazing. And you actually had enough trust in me to open up as well."

He hesitated, not quite sure how to go on. Finally, he decided to say it. "Elfride, I l-love you. Everytime I see you, you make me smile and make me forget about my worries and everything that's happened. You brighten my day with your smile."

Here he stopped, waiting patiently. He knew this would take her by surprise. Before she could answer, he went on to say, "If you do not have the same feelings, do not worry. I'll move on. I just need to know."

Mithalwen · 10-16-2006, 02:16 PM

Elfride stood stock still. Thoughts and emotions swept over her as waves crashing onto a beach. First astonishment, then amusement which had to be surpressed for the brown eyes that searched her face were earnest . Earnest enough to dispel her next thought that the only interest the young man could have in a woman seven years his senior was her property. Earnest enough to demand kindness and honesty, she thought as she examined what she could recall of her behaviour to see if there was anything she had done to encourage him. Heavy of heart she began to speak:

"Léoflic, I believe youare sincere in what you say but I also believe that you are mistaken" , she quelled his protest with a gesture, "listen to me, you have lost much and so have I but shared experience is the basis of friendship not love. While I glady offer you my friendship I can give you nothing more. I cannot replace those who you have lost ...and for myself, I have not thought to ... perhaps some day I shall .... but now all I know is that I must go to my son, to Gondor - that is the only desire of my heart - look not so downcast, you told me that you were an adventurer, a wanderer - and I am by nature a stay at home. I am sure that you will find someone who can give you their whole heart, which is what you deserve, but that someone cannot be me for part of my heart lies forever buried in a far land. I am sorry". She turned sadly and led her horse back towards the group.

Crystal Heart · 10-16-2006, 06:09 PM

Mayonette wrapped her arms around Thomas and kissed him gently, sighing softly. She loved him more than anything in the world and he was the one that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She was so thankful that they had made the journey together and that they were still together in order to fulfill the dreams that they had been dreaming for some time.

"I shall not be stubborn my love. I know that you would never let me down. You never have before. Let's go home. I just want to go home and be with you," she whispered.

Cordelia Harrison · 10-16-2006, 06:19 PM

Cordelia slid off her horse and stood there, watching his retreating form. He had had a hard life too. She ran after him, spun him around, and kissed him passionately.

"I love you Garnae. I love you with all my heart. I accept your apology. I know you have had a hard life. As have I. But don't shut me out or push me away. I need you. Can't you tell that?" She asked. She rested her forehead against his.

Her heart seemed to be beating faster than her horse could travel. She closed her eyes and tried to slow it to a normal speed. She held onto his arms lightly. She opened her eyes slowly and looked up at him.

10-16-2006, 02:16 PM	#5
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	Elfride stood stock still. Thoughts and emotions swept over her as waves crashing onto a beach. First astonishment, then amusement which had to be surpressed for the brown eyes that searched her face were earnest . Earnest enough to dispel her next thought that the only interest the young man could have in a woman seven years his senior was her property. Earnest enough to demand kindness and honesty, she thought as she examined what she could recall of her behaviour to see if there was anything she had done to encourage him. Heavy of heart she began to speak: "Léoflic, I believe youare sincere in what you say but I also believe that you are mistaken" , she quelled his protest with a gesture, "listen to me, you have lost much and so have I but shared experience is the basis of friendship not love. While I glady offer you my friendship I can give you nothing more. I cannot replace those who you have lost ...and for myself, I have not thought to ... perhaps some day I shall .... but now all I know is that I must go to my son, to Gondor - that is the only desire of my heart - look not so downcast, you told me that you were an adventurer, a wanderer - and I am by nature a stay at home. I am sure that you will find someone who can give you their whole heart, which is what you deserve, but that someone cannot be me for part of my heart lies forever buried in a far land. I am sorry". She turned sadly and led her horse back towards the group. Last edited by Mithalwen; 10-18-2006 at 02:10 PM.

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10-14-2006, 09:03 AM	#1
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,461	"Yes, of course, I remember there was something before wasn't there", Elfride replied, distracted by what she discerned was going with Garnae - maybe he wasn't as recovered aas he thought .. her certainly seemed changed. As she spoke she had continued to gather her things - the medicinal herbs and dressings she had used to treat the injured, as well as her personal possessions - and pack them into her saddlebags. "I need to get Leif ready and the others seem set to leave soon... do you want to give me a hand ?". She gestured towards where the great grey horse was tethered in the shade of the trees, idly flicking flies away with his tail. His saddle was propped against a trunk under a cloth. She stood with a weary elegance , picked up her saddlebags and let Léoflic fall into step beside her as she walked over to her horse.

10-15-2006, 03:35 AM	#2
The Sixth Wizard Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuck under a rock in Valinor with Ar-Pharazon. Posts: 480	Garnae realised he had messed up with the first woman he had really liked. Oh no, I am so bad at this... it seems like there is one last blow for the shadow to strike, lest I ruin my one chance at happiness. Garnae summoned up his courage, and walked over. He bowed and felt himself shaking. "Cordelia, please - please accept a humble man's apology. I am not perfect, I have no real experience in these matters. No woman has ever showed me the kindness you have, none cared when I was hurt and poor and scared. Yes scared! I was a fool, I have - wronged, I was dazed, but that is no excuse. Nothing have I to offer you but my heart, my spirit and my few and scattered possessions which are of no value in my position. "If I am denied at this, the last gasp, the final challenge of my journey, I will leave a broken man, a shadowy wreck knowing I have destroyed two hopes in a shrill moment of folly and pride, and shall no doubt never know true happiness again. Oh, and keep Sandrina's reward. I am not worthy." Garnae finished. He rose. He turned away.

10-15-2006, 04:35 AM	#3
Witch_Queen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pandora's box... "LET ME OUT OF HERE!" Posts: 344	Thomas was glad the fight hadn't cost him Mayonette. Deep down inside he had dreaded what would happen if he would have lost her to the tip of Samuel's sword. He had figured that should wouldn't object to a wedding as soon as possible. He had seen too many times that life was short and that you can't always say "I'll do it tomorrow". After all the past few years had showed him so much. One moment he would be laughing with his friends in Gondor and the next day he would wake to find that his friends he had been with the night before was dead, murdered in their sleep. He loved Mayonette with all his heart and would die to protect her. Thomas was surprised that Garnae had told them not to worry about the reward. The journey had tested the very wits of even the bravest of men. "Mayonette, worry not. If any one asks about the reward, I will take care of it. You gave me your heart and I gave you mine. Now it's time for me to repay your trust and your love. Don't be stubborn either, for you know when I say I'm going to do something I will do it. Never before have I let you down and I don't plan on beginning that anytime soon." Chianna was ready to get back to Rohan, ready to get back to the easy life. A nice warm stable, fresh hay and evening rides. Plus her sweetheart was waiting on her back at home. For love Thomas would do anything for Mayonette. I have known Mayonette all my life and I know she will not hurt Thomas. Same goes for Thomas. He would lay down his sword if she asked him. Thomas would jump into the highest and hottest flames if to spare Mayonette. Chianna knew the adventure was almost over but truly life was fixing to begin, for her, for Mayonette, but more than anything life was giving Thomas another chance of not messing up.

10-15-2006, 06:55 AM	#4
Glirdan Energetic Essence Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Where Lark Nor Eagle Ever Flew Posts: 3,285	Léoflic started helping Elfride with her stuff. "Yes, there was something I needed to tell you," he said carefully, not knowing how to say this properly. "Elfride, I'm going to tell you that I am not good at what I am about to tell you. Over the past few days, I've opened up to you like I've opened up to no one. And you listened. For me, this was amazing. And you actually had enough trust in me to open up as well." He hesitated, not quite sure how to go on. Finally, he decided to say it. "Elfride, I l-love you. Everytime I see you, you make me smile and make me forget about my worries and everything that's happened. You brighten my day with your smile." Here he stopped, waiting patiently. He knew this would take her by surprise. Before she could answer, he went on to say, "If you do not have the same feelings, do not worry. I'll move on. I just need to know."

10-16-2006, 06:09 PM	#6
Crystal Heart Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohan Posts: 568	Mayonette wrapped her arms around Thomas and kissed him gently, sighing softly. She loved him more than anything in the world and he was the one that she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. She was so thankful that they had made the journey together and that they were still together in order to fulfill the dreams that they had been dreaming for some time. "I shall not be stubborn my love. I know that you would never let me down. You never have before. Let's go home. I just want to go home and be with you," she whispered.

10-16-2006, 06:19 PM	#7
Cordelia Harrison Wight Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 126	Cordelia slid off her horse and stood there, watching his retreating form. He had had a hard life too. She ran after him, spun him around, and kissed him passionately. "I love you Garnae. I love you with all my heart. I accept your apology. I know you have had a hard life. As have I. But don't shut me out or push me away. I need you. Can't you tell that?" She asked. She rested her forehead against his. Her heart seemed to be beating faster than her horse could travel. She closed her eyes and tried to slow it to a normal speed. She held onto his arms lightly. She opened her eyes slowly and looked up at him.