[THE Ka]

Even though Radagast was trying to catch up with Bombadil, it wasn't proving any better that he seemed to be unaware of his presence.

Oh well, I guess being 'the Brown' in such a land as Hollin doesn't strike out as much. Though, all these lands west of the Mountains I am unaware of. Hmph, where's Gandalf when you need him?

He stopped and looked around, and tried not to show any sign of his age, which was creeping up on his knees. He didn't want to be a burden to the rest of the fellowship, but as he paused he noticed that events were unfolding most foul around him. When he heard Gildor, who he respected in his eyes even now, he spoke up gently:

" Though this is something that dear Gandalf is more of an office to say -

...but has grown unusually silent about.

"I must agree with Gildor's words. There is indeed no harm in being prepared and conscious of the traitors amoung us, but it clouds the mind and twists the heart if we do so rashly, and especially on first impressions. I also can agree with his thoughts on Ugluk, but this myself I will say to him:

I do not doubt your place in this fellowship as quickly as others might, given their reason, because I have respect in Saruman's wisdom and can only hope that he brought you with his best in mind. I must warn strongly though, that you would honor this when you speak of others, as Gandalf and I honor Saruman in our Order. For even if others stay their hands from attacking and so must you, words can pierce as dangerously when used without reason.
Especially now that our fellowship has grown ravaged as a Huorn, and honesty and hope are so far our only guides."

Radagast finished his words sternly, but with a honest calm as well. Granted he wasn't impressive an air as Olorin or Curunir when they spoke as such, but he didn't feel it right to let his Order become so silent on such a matter without some wise words.

He looked now to Lobelia with his usual kind expression, and followed Elrohir's words,

" Gandalf has told me very few of your people, and Saruman at that even fewer, but I do not doubt your strength amoung us. Though, lord Elrohir speaks justly about keeping together, especially with such a Mountain and its pass ahead. Without trust in the fellowship I can only hope the greatest we can pass under its anger."

Radagast looked up ahead where Bombadil was heading off without a gaze upward, and braced himself for what would be a difficult climb ahead.

Even Iarwain's eagerness for the road ahead gives me some trouble, unless he knows of some way to calm the wrath of Caradhras. I do not even know if Curunir can wholly control it, though may he give us aid when we reach it.