Boromir and Kyra spent the majority of the early evening walking through the citadel just talking. The guards said no word as they descended into the lower levels.

"How did you know who I was?" Boromir asked. "I haven't set foot outside since that day."

"I simply guessed", she answered. "I have seen many boys throughout the city. They have all spoken to me. I have not seen you nor spoke to you."

"You could've mistaken me for my brother", he chuckled.

"I have never seen him before", Kyra laughed.

He couldn't help but smile as they continued walking.

"Why did you come into the lower levels that day?" Kyra asked.

"It is hard to talk about it", Boromir said looking down.

"You don't have to talk about it if you want", she said putting her hand on his arm. "I just want to know why you never came back to the lower levels. I have been waiting all these years."

"I could not leave my home", he answered. "After my father punished me that day, I had to stay in my home. My brother needed me. He needed my protection more than ever."

Kyra looked up at him before looking down.

"I have heard about your father's temper", she said. "I heard his temper was short. I hope he did nothing to hurt you or your brother."

"Why does it matter?" Boromir asked. "You do not know me."

"I want to be your friend. I care about you."

He said nothing as he looked at her. No one had ever said anything so kind to him. When it came to the Steward's sons, no one treated them this well. Not since Finduilas stood by Denethor's side. Now Kyra wants to show kindness to them. Boromir gave a small smile.

"I would like that", he said. "I would like to be your friend as well."

Kyra smiled as she took his hand.

Faramir yawned as he woke early. He stepped outside to get a breath of the morning air when he looked down to see Boromir in the level below them. He saw her strolling with a young woman he had never seen before.

"Shall I see you again?" she asked.

"Someday soon", Boromir said. "I will see you again tonight."

Faramir watched with wide eyes as Boromir embraced the girl before he pulled away. Boromir turned and entered the top level of the city. He wondered who that girl was and why Boromir was out with her. Whatever the reason was, he hoped Denethor wouldn't find out about this,