WWXLV: The Fellowship of Saruman

[THE Ka]

Originally Posted by Nogrod

He noticed the wizard Radagast whom he had known for ages and with whom he shared his passion to nature and all things living. Tom asked him to fill him in with the Day's discussions. It would take a while, but then again only a while.

Radagast had wondered why Iarwain had left so swiftly, but he let it go knowing that it was no more in his nature than his own love for spending whole days listening to birds. With a collected sigh and smile he began to explain what little he already understood of other's true intentions, and whom Iarwain should respond to as they had questions about his previous actions.

" As is to be expected and understood, most in the company still find your ways confusing, but speak with them honestly and they should see that it is but the way of your - nature, if you pardon the choice of words...", Radagast said with a slight smile, since he knew Iarwain would find it silly but true.

" Though, there are those in the company who have grown worried about you who do know you well. Gildor so far has kept his reasoning steady, and wonders whether you are hiding something in your songs, but he wishes you to explain more of this clearly so he will not regret acting without reason. I think this is wise, for we cannot afford more mistakes or losses. Our river of suspicion has grown wide enough.

Ugluk has left to find provisions so that we may not go hungry and cold this evening, but he has voted for you to leave. I do hope he will explain his reasoning when he returns, although I respect him because I respect Curunir's wisdom, I cannot help to wonder if he acts so justly. We are all waiting for lord Elrohir to explain his vote, others may have their own reasons, but mine is concern that we make no mistakes over it.

Our strong Lobelia has kept to her judgement as always, and although it may seem unfair, I see no planned malice in them, only a need to have others be forthright. As for Halbarad, he seems to be in other's eyes as much an enigma as you are, but like Lady Galadriel he has changed in his judgement and said so. He still appears somewhat reserved to me, but I can't find the reason to punish him for being honest about his vote.
There is far more others can tell you themselves, for I am afraid I never studied the way of reading others' thoughts but only their honesty if they mean so."

He ended his recollections with a small shrug and hoped that Iarwain in his wisdom could dispel any doubt.

I know it's in your nature but something just feels offbeat in your overall smoothness. I know you can be more edgy when it's needed. And I think we'd need that edge right now..."

"Aye, it is true. I learned quite a bit to be stern from the Beornings, but I am afraid if anything I am lost in my decision. If the traitors feel confident about anything, I guess they will be even happier knowing that I am generally lost in suspicions. Though, the time has come for me to be a bear, so to speak. "

Radagast didn't literally turn into a bear, he knew all too well Gandalf would have him by the beard later if he used such abilities, but he decided to appear more in thought and tone like one.

" Like others I have grown concerned over Elrohir's light judgement, but he has explained already that this was what it was. Thankfully he is willing to put aside voting Ugluk just because he is an Orc, and concentrate on any other more rational choices. Like I've said before, I may not entirely agree with the actions of Halbarad earlier, but I cannot simply vote for him because he gave a reason for his vote of Gandalf when we asked him. It is quite a lot more than others have given in their criticism.

Lord Theodred, I respect your natural suspicions, but I believe Bombadil was clear when he said that I was making little grounds in the way of open suspicion. So far I have been unable to make up my mind about anything for certain, and I see no reason for me to openly attack others so I can here what I want, not what I need for a vote. I need not prey on others to feel confident about my own inabilities. I am afraid you are beginning to sound like Elrohir did yesterDay, but I hope you can give reasoning behind this as he has.
If you believe I am spreading suspicion, please remind me where I said I accused a direct person in the company. I am willing to speak with you about this only if you wish to further explain.

I am worried over Ugluk's vote, and simply hope he may return to explain it. I don't think he will be back in time before the voting deadline unfortunately, so I will wait.

I understand Galadriel's reasoning behind her previous vote, but I think it wise if she speak more on toDay's matters, for I would like to hear more from her."

Edit: x-ed with Bombadil, Theodred, and many more.

Edit: Bolding.