"There is one thing," Elrohir said, "Your weapon, the hammer, who forged it? The making, the craftsmanship and it's handling all speak volumes in favour of the creator." The elf asked whilst his brother turned the roast over the sizzling flames.
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"Ha'zi," Celeborn began softly, turning to the Haradrim youth, "As an elf I would advise courting this woman in the natural ways: speaking with her father, gaining his approval, seeking her hand in marriage, hosting a wedding, the business. However, we are in unnatural times. I hold the same fears in my heart. I fear for my daughter who is in Valinor. I fear for what the Valar may do to her for my disobedience. Yet, I must continue and do what I believe is right." He placed a hand on his chest, above his heart.
"This is all that matters in this world, Ha'zi." His hand slowly touched to Ha'zi's left chest, "If need be, convince her to return home. If she is adamant, train her to defend herself in these few days before we enter that forsaken land. If worse comes to bear then send her off. That is all we can do for our beloved ones. Send them away while we fight for their lives, sacrifice our own for even a morsel of victory." He looked down to the fire, removing his hand from Ha'zi.
"You may believe the fate of Arda rests on your shoulders, young Master Ha'zi. But, it does not. It rests on all our shoulders. It rests on Eurgund, the cook; it rests on Crandil, the Captain; it rests on the King Aragorn II, it rests on the Lord of Mistrand, it rests on the King under the Mountain, it rests on the Chieftan of Lossoth and it rests on the Sealord of Umbar, it rests on you and me, it rests on Glorfindel the Brave and all your friends. The fate of the world is our responsibility, collectively. Together we may preserve it, young Master Ha'zi."
He paused to let this sink in before adding, "Our time in this world is not limited but theirs is." He inclined his head back toward the Shifters Campfire where Marco was racously laughing at a joke one of the Gondorians had made. It seemed a few had gathered there to talk to the Shifters. Ha'zi could see Miriel amongst them and their eyes met for a moment. She broke eye contact first.
"Go make the most of it, young Master Ha'zi." Celeborn said.
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