[Nogrod]

"Even if our spicy little hobbit will dislike what I say I must say that I'm a bit uneasy with your enthusiasm Daín... I'm just afraid of too much trust.

I will join master Halbarad's dislike for Elrohir's presence. And even if I can't say I trust the ranger's innocence any more than I do with anyone of you.

If you say we can't do it as his brother was just murdered cold-blood I'd turn that very unhelpful argument back to that Elrohir might better go home if not for any other reason than just to make sure even one from the house of Elrond gets back safe and sound."

Tom seemed to stop for a moment but then got back to his senses.

"I could vote for Galadriel or Elrohir. Those might be my first choices right now. I might vote some others I have spoken already toDay as well but I need to think them a bit more."