*He takes out the book, sitting down as he puts his quill to a clean page*
It is done. Malliel sent fourth a letter to Lorien, seeking my aid in hope that I would be sent to Eriador for a time. That has happened and I now seat myself upon a chair in the 'home' I will use when I am in such part of the world.
*Dips the quill in the vial of ink*
It turns out, Malliel's reason for summoning me was more so to speak of news than she requires my aid. But alas, I will remain and see where I am needed.
Malliel was my student.. For over a thousand years I watched over her, teaching her everything I knew, and she knows today. Aside from skills she posseses naturally. As our time together went on, our friendship blossomed and I now count her as a part of my life. The 'protective' streak which I appeared to have developed seems as keen as ever.
*Laughs lightly, dipping the quill once more*
She is to be wed. Such news is enlightening! I did not expect it but it was a pleasant surprise when it was told to me in Duillond. Though she kept secretive over whom she was giving her hand to. At first I believed she was perhaps ashamed of him. Little did I know.. that he was an old friend.. A close friend.. In fact my closest.
*Smiles and turns the page*
Reunion.
That is the word that fits such event perfectly. The reunion between myself and Malliel after a months parting on business.. and The reunion between my childhood best friend, Andarne.. after Thousands of years since his departure of Lorien. My life has taken such a perfect, but unexpected turn. Andarne and Malliel compell me to remain in Falathlorn a while longer, and which I shall do so. And though it has been but a week now. I miss home..
Andarne.. My friend.. my first.. my best.. and my closest friend.. I only hope now, as he said at the meeting at Imladris not a day or so ago; That our friendship can pick up where it left off, all those years ago. I wish for this dearly and I hope that perhaps one day, he shall return home again.
*Dips the quill*
Andarne asked my permission to marry Malliel?! Such a strange concept for I take no superiourity over her.. alas, permission must be given, and in some ways I realise I am the one to give it.. And So I have.
The wedding traditionally will not occour for some time.. but I have been specifically asked by both friends to be there. So I will. Andarne my best friend.. Malliel my Student... I would not miss this for the world...
*smiles and puts the quill away, before shutting the book and sliding it onto its place on the Shelf*
