Aislan held a confused look on her face as the three rods were handed to her. She dared to take a guess at what they were, and considered the idea that it might be for light in the castle, or to scare off ghosts. She couldn't be sure though, for Aislan knew naught of Gandalf's plans. Few ever did.
Aislan strode from her place near the fire to speak with Nardol. Aislan had also noticed the small problem with Rustal, though she had feared to anger Nardol. She was sure the Hobbit Olo had done a fine job healing, but Aislan just wished to check.
"Hello. How is Rustal? Olo caught it just before me," Aislan knew she was lying a bit, and maybe Nardol knew she was actually half-terrified to anger him. "Mind if I..." Aislan looked questioningly at the elf.
"Go ahead, don't hurt yourself down by his hooves." Nardol said quietly, and Aislan couldn't even read his voice or face to see if he felt annoyed.
"I've done this many times before. My own horse Eruntale had something much the same happen," Aislan started talking again, as she bent down to check Olo's effort. "Olo did well. Rustal will not be bothered much. Shouldn't feel even the slightest sting by tomorrow," Aislan stood back up, and smiled at Nardol.
"I apologize for pestering you earlier, and hope you find the light in this company which seeks such a dark destination. I have not seen what you have, or been where you have. I know not fully the perils and the dangers that lie ahead or have laid behind, but I hope that it won't matter as long as we can work together," Aislan smiled once more as she made her way back to the fire.
[ March 22, 2003: Message edited by: Aylwen Dreamsong ]
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