Chapter 3B– Confusion
20/5/92 TA
Dear Diary,
Master Elrond arrived today. He seems to be everything and yet nothing of what I expected, all at the same time! The first I knew of his impending arrival was when the main floor of Calas Galadhon- usually noisy and bustling- suddenly went silent, save for the pounding hoofbeats of a massive black stallion. Mounted on said stallion was, well, here I shall embarrass myself: the most enigmatic, handsome elf I have ever set my eyes upon. Even dismounted he was still a good 6 feet and 4 inches tall- taller than even the tallest of my mother's Marchwardens. Clad in black leather riding boots and black kid-skin breeches, with a pale blue tunic and darker hued cloak, he looked every inch the High king's representative; certainly much cleaner, larger and more well presented than I had excpected of a man who had traveled as fast as possible to cross the mountains before the first snows blocked the pass.
Such dedication! I caught him passing a hand over his eyes whilst someone sent for an hostler- he suddenly looked exhausted, but still he politely declined assistance with his horse, saying that Ithilel (For indeed, the white star upon the stallion's forehead shone like moon and starlight combined) would act up if he didn't see to his comfort personally and in fact Elrond preffered to do it himself- no offense intended to our men he pointed out. Once Ithilel was comfortably ensconced in a stall, Elrond asked to be shown to my parents immediately, again, despite his weariness. They greeted like old friends, I suppose they must have met many times before I was even born…
Anyway, I have been assigned as Elrond's mentor in all things Lorien whilst he is here. I find him charming; an excellent orator, with a deep, rich voice that engages one from the first words that pass his lips. Not once has he made any insinuations in character with Haldir's assumptions. Spending time with him will have to get harder, I fear I will never want him to leave otherwise! As for my parents, well, I will have to ensure they do not get it into their heads any suspisions concerning my emotions, I can't entirely decipher my feelings for him myself yet.
Celebrían