Wow, I can actually update...who's happy? It is short though.I do apologize though, wanted to update yesterday. Literary Society Meeting again. Anyone dressing up for Halloween? I am going as an elf. I almost have my dress finished and yesterday I bought the adhesive for my elven ears (Rubies, LOTR licensed btw :p ) I'm very happy with how the entire ensemble is turning out...Legolas would be proud (If I can ever get my sleeves on straight of course).

"My Lord?" Arianell walked softly toward King Thranduil "Are you well M'Lord?" With Varda's transformation had come perception and she could tell that the King's mind was ill at ease.

"Perhaps you could answer a few things for me Arianell."

"Of course M'Liege"

"Do you and my son still intend to get married?"

Arianell smiled, hiding her shock "Of course M'Liege."

"And do you intend to disclose everything that happened in the garden?"

"I have already discussed that day's occurences with Legolas M'Lord."

"And he intends to bequeath you whatever forgiveness is necessary?"

"There is none to bequeath M'Lord."

Thranduil smiled and stood. "That was all Arianell, you may return to your chambers and ready yourself for tonight's feast. The guests have arrived."

Arianell looked at him bewildered but bowed slightly before walking away "Yes M'Lord"

Lightly she shook her head, what was that all about?

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"Meleth you look wonderful."

Arianell turned from the mirror with a slight start, dropping the mithril hairjewel in her hand "I was not aware of your approach Legolas, did you use the door?"

He grinned oddly at her "I jumped the balcony railing Meleth." Arianell laughed "Well you succeeded in sneaking up on me Meleth-nin. You can stop attempting it now, agreed?"

Legolas laughed "I just wanted to know I could still suprise you."

Arianell arched an eyebrow "You can always suprise me." her smile was coy as Legolas looked at her "Was that an insult?"

"Perhaps."

"What that a complement?"

"Perhaps."

Arianell's face spread into a full grin "What of you Meleth, are you ready?"

Legolas pulled his tunic over his head and discarded it on the floor "Almost" stepping quickly to the closet he pulled another tunic from the depths and attempted to pull it over his head.

"Arianell..." his voice was muffled and caused her to turn around before stiffling a laugh

"Yes Legolas?"

"Little help?"

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She mildly wondered how he could have possibly gotten himself so hopelessly tangled in the tunic. Finaly wresting it over his head the rest of the way she assisted him as he pulled his arms through and gently tugged the tunic over his torso.

"I have never seen this one before Legolas."

He leaned towards her as she tried to concentrate on the lacings at his side

"Because it is terribly uncomfortable and I hate wearing it." he whispered into her ear

"Then why are you?"

"Because Meleth." Arianell shuddered as his lips brushed the point of her ear "I wish to make a good impression too, I must look almost as attractive as my wife."

Arianell pushed his chest gently "Almost wife." she smiled as he rested is forehead against her's

"Formalities."