❦ Two - [video]

[marchwarden]

[ Seemingly quite distressed despite everything said and done, a weary Haldir appears after several days of pure silence on his part. While many seem quite grateful and thankful for the feast, Haldir seems utterly aloof about it. Many probably would assume he's just being his usual "self" but those who do know him could probably sense his melancholic state. ]

They give us a feast to celebrate, yet I see no reason why we should. Had those fools acted sooner, we could've avoided such needless destruction.

[ He grumbles. ]

Perhaps there's no reason to lament so, yet still...

[ Unsure what to say, Haldir gives up and tries to set his bad mood aside. ]

Tell me, friends, is all well? Alucard, Legolas? I have not heard from many since the travesty first unfolded.

[ A soft sigh escapes him. ]

I must know, what sort of fate has befallen upon The White Wizard? He is another I have not heard from in some days now. The same goes for so many others who I'm certain attempted to be valiant in the face of death.

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[keeps_count]

The danger has past, what others problems could we encounter?

[Notice this stubbornness? Gimli has rubbed off on the prince.]

[marchwarden]

[ A tired sigh escaped his Elven lips. Why must the young one be so, so...dwarven-like now? Legolas is almost as stubborn as Gimli these days! ]

If I were to deny your request on the account of your broken leg, would you heed my words?

[keeps_count]

Likely not. I doubt you would either, were you in my position, so long as your friends might be in danger.

[That's probably the sweetest compliment ever, Haldir~]

[marchwarden]

[ Hear that deep sigh? That's the sound of "victory" for you, Legolas. Haldir knows he cannot defy your wish but prays that you'll keep yourself safe. ]

...You know me quite well.

[keeps_count]

[There's no way he can get into trouble now. Not unless he falls down the stairs or something and that would be very unfortunate.]

Surprisingly well.

[Smug.]

[marchwarden]

[ While Haldir should honestly be furious at the elf for being so bold, the march warden can't help but smile helplessly at Legolas' smug wit. ]

I must try harder to conceal my true self from you, friend.

[keeps_count]

[He really should be.]

Perhaps it is because we are friends that it is so easy to understand you.