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I looked for him everyday after that initial encounter, but three long days passed before he reappeared. I had leant by this time that the dark haired solider was in truth Lord Faramir, the son of Denethor and the last in the line of stewards. This explained his rich attire and noble bearing.

This time he reclines upon the couch and his attention is held by a scroll in his hand. Mithrandir sits with him contentedly smoking his long stemmed pipe. They are speaking in Elvish, but I only understand a word here and there. I see that the Lord's eyes are blue and that they have a merry twinkle when he laughs. He does so now and makes me curious to know of what they speak.

They are great friends. "And like father and son" I realize as I watch them converse. Now they switch to another subject, serious and deep. I recognize the elvish word for "death" and "brother". They speak of the Lord Boromir, the man who died for Merry and Pippin. Although I had never met the man I was grateful for his sacrifice for my little friends.

Faramir looks far out into the fading day as if seeing old memories live. And suddenly he looks care worn and weary. I hadn't noticed the worry lines that crease his brow. Like me, he knew the deep sorrow of losing family. The setting sun casts rays of crimson and gold to reflect off his black hair.

He lowers his eyes and suddenly they are looking into mine. His gaze is not harsh or judgmental; he merely looks at me a moment. He inclines his head my way and smiles gently. I feel a blush of embarrassment steal across my face but I return a weak smile of my own. I bow my head and then flee away in shame at having been caught eavesdropping.

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Lillian C1: Thank you for your review, it's great to see that people actually read my writings! I am glad you like it, honestly Eowyn and Faramir never get enough credit in my book.

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