There may be a boat, on the lake, very early this morning.
On this boat, there may be a woman, beautiful, tall and proud, eyes clear as pond water, hair golden to match the Light of the Trees. She looks about, and her eyes fill with wonder and concern - this is not the Great River that leads to Osgiliath. This is not the way to Minas Tirith -
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Her hand goes to the other. A trick, perhaps? But... "Is it truly you?"
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"Brother.... it's been so long!" She locks her eyes into him, seeking - if this is an illusion, or a dream she will know. She always knows.
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"Elbereth Gilthoniel, it's been so long..."
We know, she's repeating herself. She's kind of in schock.
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She takes in his scent - to prove herself that he is real.
"How can it be?" But there is wonder in her voice.
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"But this is to the West," she murmurs.
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"No," he says, "it is not anywhere that you have ever heard of, anywhere that ought to exist."
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"And you're well?" A bit disbelieving, but awed, too.
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Millenia have passed.
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