action.

[bronwe]

[ Frodo arrives rolling and tumbling across the floor.

There was a great shadow over him then, something with a terrible stench and legs too numerous to count. And now, light. He shields himself from the brightness and scoots back until he bumps against the wall, then scrambles to find shelter behind a couch. It hurts his eyes. The air is suddenly too clear, everything too clean. He fears it is a trick.

He speaks in a hush, afraid to alert the enemies but more afraid of being alone. ]

Sam? Where are you, Sam?

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[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

They are, yes. Very much different from the hobbits you recall though, I'm sure.

[bronwe]

[ He turns concerned. ] What happened to them?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Nothing terrible, I assure you. They survived and in one piece each.

[bronwe]

[ He sighs and smiles a little. ] I'm glad. I wish only the best for them.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Perhaps the castle will draw them in while you are here and you will see for yourself.

[bronwe]

Would you wish that for them? Is the castle so wonderful?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I would not wish them here, no. I would not have wished you here either but the castle has its own will.

[bronwe]

But isn't it safe here? I must admit I am glad to be here, though I would be more so were Sam with me.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I've found no danger that we faced in Middle Earth so far, merely tricks of the castle.

[For a moment, he has the sudden recollection of kissing Manfred here in the foyer.]

You will be safe though. As will any others from Middle Earth that find themselves here.

[bronwe]

[ Kissing is very dangerous business. ]

And are these tricks more innocent than sinister?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Especially with a man hundreds of years younger than yourself! it's scandelous]

Those that I have seen haven been innocent enough, so far.

[bronwe]

Tell me Legolas, what tricks have you seen?

[ ooc; this is here in case you missed it, whenever you want :3 ]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

The castle stealing away things from us for one. And more recently, small figures filled the castle. Being near them while with another person brought about the urge to kiss another.

[Cough. Not discussing that.]

[ooc: oh, totally forgot about that! Thank you!]

[bronwe]

[ Frodo chuckles. ]

Did you come into any trouble because of the little figures?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

That depends entirely on what you would consider trouble.

[Look at him, trying to avoid answering.]

[bronwe]

Any sort that troubles you is what I would say.

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Chuckling:] Then perhaps a bit of trouble but nothing that would cause permanent damage. Except to my ego.

[bronwe]

I suppose it isn't something Gimli should ever hear then?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I would prefer her not. He'd never let me live it down!

[bronwe]

Then I promise to keep it a secret!

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Good. I imagine Mister Von Karma would be equally displeased by having Gimli taunt us over it.

[bronwe]

Von Karma? Was it a good kiss then, Legolas?

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

Frodo, you are enjoying this far too much I think!

[He laughs though before shaking his head.]

Perhaps it was for him but not for me.

[bronwe]

[ He laughs. ]

Yes, it has been too long since laughs are lighter rather than of the morose sort. And you are generous then to have granted a good one for him!

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

And you'll find quite a few laughs alike it here, I'm sure of it.

[Legolas looks a little smug.]

He certainly won't forget it.