Estarfin

(Quenya) " Yes, oh yes. My heart is overflowing. Most willingly and humbly do I add, before Eru Iluvatar, and our witnesses, that I have loved you from my youth, and that I will have you until the breaking of the world, and beyond."

It was just us, with Parnard and Marawendi as our witnesses. We called upon Tintalle, Lady of the Stars, and Eru Iluvatar, as our people before us had done. Our words were simple and short, we needed no long oaths from each other. 

(Quenya) "Before Tintalle, and humbly, before Eru Iluvatar himself, he who awakened our people on the shores of Cuivienan, I ask you to be my wife, until the world is broken and made anew, and beyond. Will you have me? "

Filignil and I had both changed into our gowns. The afternoon was wearing on. 

There was no sign of Estarfin!

I asked Barahirn if he had seen him, to be told he was working at his forge earlier, but Barahirn did not know where he was now. 

We spent much of our time at Numenstaya, working on the the walls and  general 'light fortifications'. It would never be easy to take us unaware again. Ceuro, Barahirn, Yrill and Filignil all helped. Parnard gave much vocal encouragement. The girls gave assistance where they could.

But when we were able, Estarfin and I, and sometimes Parnard, took short rides out in Ered Luin, and to the edges of The Shire, which we loved. Just being together amid the beauty of the lands, and under the stars was rest for us. 

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Parnard straightened up and cleared his throat. "The Witnesses are ready." he said. 

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Danel looked up, the words came easily. "As I do before you."

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Estarfin lay his shield and spear on the ground. (Quenya) "I stand defenseless before you."

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