[Isilya]

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Isilya walked into the room. Orodan and Nefros had been talking, but stopped when they saw her approach.

“My lord, when we arrive in Minas Anor, I would like to know how long the summons will last?”

“Of that, I am not sure, Isilya. I can guarantee you that we will be there for a number of days. How much more than that, we will find out when we get there.”

At this, Nefros got up and left the room, leaving Isilya with Orodan.

“I happen to know that my father spoke to you of my brother, Prince Legolas. There is no need to be alarmed; this has been troubling my father for quite some time now. One piece of advice towards it, though. Do not mention that Thranduil wants him to come home. He put this task on you, because having, if you beg my pardon, an average citizen asks of his return is more effective than having his father beg it.”

Isilya nodded, understanding.

“My lord, I too wish for Prince Legolas to return, but what if I cannot convince him? I would severely hate to have disappointed him.”

“If you cannot convince him, so be it. He was always a stubborn person, and did not take lightly to requests, especially from family members. Ah, Nefros, you have brought food!!”