Title: Classified Information
Author: monitorscreen
Fandom: Lord of the Rings
Characters: Elrond, Legolas
Rating: G
Word count: 340
Disclaimer: Lord of the Rings is the creation of J.R.R. Tolkien, not mine.
Summary: Drastic times call for drastic measures.
Author's notes: Fic #27 for LJ comm Ficlets on Demand's Fic a Day June Challenge. Request: Crime by scifiroots.


Classified Information

by monitor screen

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"Good day, Legolas. May I ask whatever are you doing in my study?"

"Lord Elrond. I'm... tidying your desk. Because... I clumsily knocked a stack of paper over, so I made quite a mess here."

"Clumsy. I see. Well, this room is a little too packed for easy navigation. And what brings you here in the first place? Is there something you would want of me?"

"... Actually, yes, my lord. It's been a long time since I last have the opportunity to visit fair Imladris; I was thinking if you would be so kind as to walk with me."

"That would be my pleasure. I myself can use some fresh air; these are stressful days."

"To be sure. At least the beauty of the vale has not diminished in these darkening lands."

"Not yet, perhaps. Legolas, I would like to know, have you found what you were looking for?"

"... My lord, I'm not sure if I understand your meaning."

"In my study; what you were looking for - have you find it yet?"

"I... wasn't looking for anything. As I said, I was only going there to find you."

"Legolas. Don't play this with me. I raised Elladan and Elrohir; I know when to be suspicious. What is it?"

"..."

"If you would rather I ask my council to help search..."

"My father... He wants to know the distribution of resistant forces in other Elven realms. As a reference to our defences."

"... I see. Why, Legolas, you could have just asked me for it."

"I didn't think you would offer the information freely, my lord. Defence lines are of crucial import."

"We're all allies in this. We cannot fight each other alongside the shadows. If any of us falls, the others cannot last long. Come, I'll explain the details to you."

"Thank you, my lord. Mirkwood will be most grateful for Imladris's trust. And... I apologise for my dishonourable actions earlier."

"You are forgiven. I understand that drastic times call for drastic measures. Here, let us start..."

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