[Gwathagor]

Halbarad sat stunned for a moment, with a dark look upon his face, as he considered this sudden turn of events. He needed to choose his next words carefully, for this day could mean the life or death of the Fellowship. Careless words had been the cause of Lobelia's death in the closing hours of the previous day, and they could afford no more losses.

"The chances are that Elrohir is innocent after all, since Radagast the Traitor voted to expel him. Of course, Lobelia already had several votes when the Traitor voted, so it may have only been a subterfuge of the enemy who knew that Elrohir would not be voted out...? It is possible, but unlikely.

"What troubles me most now is yesterday's last minute voting frenzy between the allies of Lobelia and Bombadil. It was a generally nasty situation, and nearly everyone involved looks suspicious...except Lobelia, of course. My first instinct is that Bombadil looks the most suspicious of the participants in that disaster. However, I dare not rush to conclusions. Allow me a few hours alone to consider what transpired; when I return, I will join the debate. (I may eat some food while I am away as well and exercise while I am away as well!)"


EDIT: Crossed with Dain and Gildor