[Ransom]

===Rivendell===

Elrohir had lost track of the conversation some time ago, content in the soothing bliss the elvish wine imparted upon him. Luckily for him, he did not hold his wine well and generally threw up or passed out before he became drunk. Sadly, this feeling of bliss ended when Ciri turned the conversation back to their journey and noticed his brother was gone. When Elladan became frustrated, the situation generally merited some severe attention.

"Do either of you know how to get to Gondor through the Beorning's lands?"

"Neither do I, but I know who does. I have met one of the Beorning’s chieftains, and he owes me a small boon. I shall remind him of his promise upon our arrival. We may be able to procure any required items there. Maybe we shall even procure a guide. But please excuse me for a moment. I have a certain matter to attend to.”

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Since they were children, Elladan and Elrohir had found solace and rest in the small wing that Elrond had modified to suit their mother’s tastes. Elrohir found Elladan standing in front of one of the large glass windows, lost in his thoughts. He silently approached his brother, careful to allow Elladan to see his reflection in the glass. “I suppose that you feel frustrated at the moment.”

Elrohir did not wait for his brother’s response, instead moving to stand behind him. The moon was almost full, casting its glow across the valley. “A penny for your thoughts, brother?”