Elrond motioned for Legolas to sit while he walked back to his chair then sat and regarded the younger elf. He had heard of the argument between Thranduil and Legolas which led to Legolas leaving Mirkwood. It worried him and he wasn't entirely sure he could be party to the exile but as Legolas had come in the company of a woman who seemed to be of the Faery Race he felt compelled to know more. "Legolas, what can you tell me of Adessa?"

Legolas thought for a moment and Elrond watched a faint flicker in the younger elf's eyes and had to suppress a small smile. "She is innocent." Legolas finally said. "As she doesn't know who she is or where she comes from she is curious and almost childlike in her wonder. I found her hiding in a crystal cavern the likes of which I've only read of and while she was initially frightened she came to trust me quickly, as though she had no concept of evil."

Elrond nodded and fiddled with the medallion again thinking. "How deep is the memory loss?"

"Very, she does not even know the basic history or peoples of Middle Earth." Legolas replied. "But she retains whatever she is told as though it is only confirmation of hidden knowledge."

"Does she possess any power?" Elrond asked.

"Not so far as we've been able to tell. She can fly and moon light seems to imbue her with strength but what she may yet do with it is unknown." Legolas leaned back and looked pensive.

They sat that way for a moment, each immersed in his own thoughts until Elrond spoke again. "She seems very fond of you."

Legolas gave a small start and Elrond had to firm his face to keep from smiling. "I am her first connection to the world that she has memory of." Legolas replied stiffly.

Elrond did smile at that. "You do her an injustice. I believe that in time with the aid of others she will regain her memories and nothing of her feelings for you will change. The Bonding is in its infancy though you can still end it with distance."

Legolas frowned at the suggestion but changed the topic. "My father told me to seek out a human named Strider, whose name I must learn from him. He is of the Human Rangers. Do you know of such a man?"

Elrond nodded. "I do, though he is still a very young Man. He was here not seven days hence but he has gone to see his family for a time. My daughter, who has been his companion these last five years, misses him greatly and I think he will be back by Spring."

Legolas nodded. "With your leave I would await him."

Elrond considered him and the situation with calm considering eyes. "Perhaps, I make no promises until I can determine which way events will flow"

"I understand." Legolas replied and stood. "By your leave Lord Elrond, I would take in the peace of the Valley while the sun is up."

"Go in peace." Elrond replied and watched Legolas leave.

'That young elf is as snared by the Bond as the girl and neither yet sees it. It will be interesting to see how they handle such trials.' He smiled remembering his Bonding to Galadriel, a bonding which produced his beloved daughter Arwen.

It was a short Bonding, Galadriel loved the Wood of Lothlorien too greatly to remain in Rivendell but he did not begrudge her or rue their parting, she did after all visit regularly and he was content. This burgeoning bonding between Legolas and Adessa was sure to be a tale of an age however and he was curious to know where she had come from. His retainer came in and he was called back to the business of the day.