[Child of the 7th Age]

Child flashed a warm smile at her friend. She was secretly pleased Rose had remembered her in all her adventures.

Child laughed and then replied, "I can not promise, but I will not say no. We will see whether Mithadan discovers anything tonight, and how things spin out tomorrow. Perhaps, there is some way I can satisfy both my obligations in the library and my curiosity to meet such a great King."

"Although the look Mithadan gave us as he departed this vessel was not encouraging. I would not count on him letting anyone off this ship, other than to forage through dusty and ancient scrolls."

"In fact, Rose, if there is any question about your leaving," Child lowered her voice, "I would definitely advise you to volunteer for the task of assisting me in the library, as this is the one way we can manage to squeeze in an adventure without too many questions from Mithadan!"

"Yet before we can say for certain, we must wait to see if anything happens tonight with this strange Elf."

And this time, Child silently pledged, even if we manage to meet Aragorn, I won't leave Rose roaming through the streets, but make certain she returns to the ship!