The crew was fragmented, distracted. Each lost in his or her own concerns or grief. Child and Rose had lost Maura and Lindo and their friends of the First Age. Tule and Khelek were at odds. He was struggling with his own dismay over the events in Gondolin. Angara continued to speak in riddles. Kali and Daisy were at the mercy and whim of the others. Veritas had joined Tule on his jaunt and was as closed mouthed as any Elf. Bird was typically aloof.
He alone had commanded a vessel and crew. Despite this, he had never claimed the title of Captain of the Lonely Star; this was a joint effort. But he alone appeared to understand the need for unity, mutual trust and camaraderie. To succeed in this dangerous venture these various individuals must unite and they had not.
He reached a decision...but he was afraid...
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Beleriand, Beleriand,
the borders of the Elven-land.
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