[Taralphiel]

Taralphiel trudged slowly back to the campfire, feeling a slight dejected. Wondering what she could do, she stared out into the darkness.
'You feel useless' she mused 'Well be useful' a calm whispering of comfort came over her 'Go and find him and then travel in joy, knowing you are wanted and loved' A pang of pain came over her.

She looked at the Elves, absorbed in their own work, and wondered how easy it would be to slip away. She knew where Eriador was, she could feel how close he was. They did not need her after all.

Again the temptation called out in strength, and she could barely contain it...