Of Pranks and Punishment CH 2
* A short note scrawled hastily on parchment that appears to have had a goblet of wine resting on it at one time. There are also multiple smudges and words that have been crossed out.
Greetings fair Atanoné!
Mirë and I have arrived safely in Lothlorien. Unfortunately, so has Galangal. Despite having been a victim of our pranks, she still believes that I am fond of her. I found myself secretly hoping that we would lose her somewhere along the way, or perhaps she would hear the call of the sea and wish to leave immediately for the Undying Lands. Sadly, this has not happened, but much to the relief of Elladan, Elrohir and myself, she has turned her attentions elsewhere. The March Warden of Lothlorien no less! He is in for a treat. I am still considering whether or not to offer him my assistance in dealing with her, as he has no idea what he has in store for him.
Despite the unsavory travel companion, the rest of the journey was pleasant. Nólemíre and I are speaking to each other again. She apologized to me first, and I admit that I was so stunned that I almost did not apologize for my foolish behavior in turn. It was foolish of me to believe that she would name me as the ringleader and imply that she was forced into it. I have fallen for another vicious lie of Galangal’s and I owe Mirë dearly for taking Galangal’s word over hers.
At the moment, I am attempting not to dwell on the inevitable meeting with the Lord and Lady tomorrow. For now, I concentrate on the feast that is being held tonight to welcome the Children of Elrond. I consider it a last real hurrah before our punishments begin in earnest. Elrohir and Elladan have been suggesting all kinds of possible punishments throughout the journey. I suspect that they have had some experience with many, if not all of the suggestions they came up with.
I suppose I shall find out tomorrow exactly what is planned for us. I am curious to know what the second part of your punishment is. Mirë is positively green with envy that you are Lord Erestor’s assistant. I still laugh when I picture the expression on your face when you were told as much. I know how fond you are of cataloguing, libraries and history. We must thank the Valar that we did not receive Mirë’s task of organizing Lord Glorfindel’s study upon her return. Which makes me wonder why she was singled out for that task.
I know this note is short (as usual), but Aurë has returned to collect it, as her cousin is leaving for Imladris soon. I do not wish to keep her waiting. It appears as if she is also to be my escort for the feast tonight. How odd it feels to say that. Shouldn’t it be I who is escorting her to the feast? Either way, I will manage to enjoy myself immensely with such a beautiful elleth to escort me. She was very kind to me during my first stay in Lothlorien.
I look forward to the day our debts are paid, and we can look back upon all of this and laugh. I anticipate hearing how you fare back home in Imladris without us.
Ever at your service,
Aearion
