[Child of the 7th Age]

Pio and Khelak were engaged in conversation. Pio's face had initially appeared strained, but seemed to relax a bit as the discussion went on. She was still leaning forward, however, and listening intently.

Child decided to leave the two of them be, at least for the moment. Child had found from experience that Pio, as an Elf, had an easier time communicating with another Elf and assessing their trustworthiness than Child herself did.

Child had tucked a copy of Angara's riddles and clues in her pocket. She pulled one out, the latest edition, and began to review it. Interesting, she thought, Gondolin seemed to be involved. But if Gondolin played a role, what about Tuor and Idril?

Child remembered the very strange look that had come over Idril's face when Kali had first described his ancestors being separated from his cousins at some point in the past. She also remembered that Idril had refused to give further information, saying that it was their task to discover the mystery without aid from her or Lord Tuor.

Child tucked her hand into her pocket to draw out a copy of the first set of riddles which she wanted to examine again. They were not there. Then Child remembered. She had left them on top of her pile of books and papers in her room. She reminded herself to get hold of them when she went back to her room.

Child looked over to the corner where Pio and Khelak sat. They were still bent together in conversation. Child wondered what they were saying, but decided to wait before going over to them.