"Elenna, there is something I need to tell you." said Therin sollumly. "A message has arrived from my people at the Lonely Mountain. He says that things are amiss, and something strange has been stumbled apon in the mines. Bottom line, they need me to be there."
"But Therin! We need you here! How are we going to protect Rivendell without the Dwarves!?"
"I know, I want to stay here but my people are in need. I will leave a regiment of Dwarves with you. I trust there leader very much, his name is Pundin. I believe without a doubt that you will succeed here."
"I understand that you have obligations to your people. I will miss you very much Therin." said Elenna, as she began to cry.
"I know it will be tough without me around here. I am very glad that we have become such close friends. I will return once things are normal again at the Lonely Mountain. I have a gift for you, that may be of some assistance from your Therin-withdrawl-symptoms." said Therin, chuckling slightly. At that, Therin pulled out a round stone about the size of a softball.
"Is that what I think it is!?" cried Elenna. "A palantir? No, a Dwarf would never use one of those things. But the concept is similar. I have one just like it, and we can use this to communicate while I'm gone. I have grown to like the company of all these fine folk, and will miss them much while I am gone. I will return as soon as I can. Make sure Rosa stays safe while I'm gone, Ok?" Elenna agreed, and at this Therin embraced Elenna, and was gone.
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