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***Mithadan*** · 12-12-2002, 08:40 AM

Mithadan maintained a pleasant expression upon his face as Bird and Piosenniel left Ardamir's offices. But he too had heard Cami's sending and was quite concerned. He doubted that the Halflings would come to any harm in this city but did not relish the thought of explaining away their existence to some suspicious captain of the guard.

To Ardamir he said, "The travails of women. Little enough do we understand them." Ardamir chuckled knowingly. Then he lifted a book and leafed through its pages. "I am due to meet with the King briefly at sunset," he said. "I would be pleased if you would meet me here one hour before and you shall accompany me at that time. I shall bring a scholar learned in history and artifacts and we shall discuss your prayer for assistance and proposed method of payment with the King."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, then Ardamir escorted Mithadan from the offices. As the door closed behind him, Mithadan broke into a run and proceeded down through the circles of the City...

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12-12-2002, 08:40 AM	#462
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,391	Mithadan maintained a pleasant expression upon his face as Bird and Piosenniel left Ardamir's offices. But he too had heard Cami's sending and was quite concerned. He doubted that the Halflings would come to any harm in this city but did not relish the thought of explaining away their existence to some suspicious captain of the guard. To Ardamir he said, "The travails of women. Little enough do we understand them." Ardamir chuckled knowingly. Then he lifted a book and leafed through its pages. "I am due to meet with the King briefly at sunset," he said. "I would be pleased if you would meet me here one hour before and you shall accompany me at that time. I shall bring a scholar learned in history and artifacts and we shall discuss your prayer for assistance and proposed method of payment with the King." The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, then Ardamir escorted Mithadan from the offices. As the door closed behind him, Mithadan broke into a run and proceeded down through the circles of the City... [ December 12, 2002: Message edited by: Mithadan ] __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.