Fearan looked up at Miriel and nodded. He stood up, and shot a glance at Dernhelm, warning him not to interfere.

Miriel was relieved when Fearan quickly walked with her, far enough from the fire into the shades, so Dernhelpm couldn't hear them: she didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore.
"First of all, I wanted to thank you my friend. You've spoken honorable words and stood up for us back there. You are a true friend..." There was a short silence and Miriel threw back her golden hair .
"Meleth thought about setting up a scout group, to explore the surrounding, maybe to spy on the enemy. A real enemy. I will join her and I wanted to request if you want to join us."
Miriel looked into Fearan's grey eyes and continued,
"If you do join us, then you should know we leave at dawn, without permission. We will travel light, so take only the necessary with you.
If you decide not to join us, I beg you my friend, do not speak about our queste and forget I ever spoke wih you about it."
The shades hid the emotions on Fearan's face and Miriel waited for his answer.

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

Fearan smiled slightly "But if I forget about this conversation, how will I remember to arive for the journey?" he joked softly. He shook his head. I am sorry. This is no joking matter. I accept. I will follow you. I am proud to be called your friend" Fearan took a breath. "But sneaking past Dernhelm will be difficult. He has a sharp mind. He's most likely staring at us right now thinking of what we are planning. "

Miriel smiled softly, "You are Fearan, a true friend."
Although she didn't look at Dernhelm, she could feel his eyes burn in her back. "You're right, Dernhelm is a clever man. But would he turn down another drink with his friend? A drink which will give him a long sleep?"
Miriel smiled, waiting for her friend to catch the hint.
"Next to herbs for healing, I also possess other, very useful herbs."

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

Fearan looked thoughtful for a moment. "I wish there was another way, where I would not betray another friend's trust. But we are pressed for time. " He suddenly chuckled sofly. "I do belive he deserves it."

For a moment Miriel frowned then she said lightly "I had hoped to call him my friend, but he doesn't deserve it. Here" She handed him some black dried leaves which looked oddly curved. "Make sure it's completely dissolved in his drink."
Miriel's cool blue eyes cast a serious look. "Do not think you're betraying Dernhelm's trust. I do not know if I can trust him. He contradicted himself several times" There was a short silence and Miriel hoped Fearan didn't think she thought that Dernhelm lied about some things.

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

Fearan grinned suddenly. "I always told him he had it coming. Now I get to prove it." He said with a wild glint in his eyes. I will go prepare it."

Bump

((Is Numenorian101 still with us..?))

Miriel nodded. "I'll leave you then.. Don't forget we'll ride out at dawn."
After these words she turned around, her slender figure disappearing out of sight.

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

(I don't know. I'll PM him.)
(EDIT: I checked when he posted last, and his last post was here. I don't know if he's coming back. Should we go on without him?)

Fearan nodded, and walked to his tent. He saw Dernhelm as he entered. Fearan exited through the back, and then into Miriel's tent, certain that there was no possible way Dernhelm could have spotted him. He gathered the herbs, and mixed them into Dernhelm's favorite drink. pouring himself a glass, Fearan went back the way he came, and walked up to Dernhelm. "You wanted spirits." Fearan grinned. "I have them" He set down Dernhelm's drink in front of him, and sat down besides him. "Drink. The night is coming"

(( It would be difficult to continue without him..))

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

((You want to powerplay him, Nauriel? If he comes back he might be annoyed, but it's not like he gave us any warning.))

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((It's the best to do, I guess ^^ ))

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O children, lift up your voice, lift up your voice,
Children, rejoice, rejoice..



It doesn't matter you don't believe in God, He believes in you.

(Okay. Sorry, Numenorian, if you are still out there)

Dernhelm glanced up at Fearan. "You conspiring against me?" He asked sullenly. "No" Fearan replied. "The others, the women. They don't want me hanging out with you. But I couldn't abandon my good frind, could I?" Dernhelm chuckled sofly. "I guess not." He suddenly switched his mug with Fearan's. "But just to be on the safe side. Cheers to our friendship" He raised his mug, and Fearan did the same, keeping his inward feelings hidden. AS a cheer, it was law that you had to drink. Fearan lifted the cup hesitantly, and Dernhelm smiled, the chuged the drink. He watched Fearan take a slow, steady sip. "Sorry, friend." Fearan whispered. "Tough love." Dernhelm slipped into a deep sleep, and collapsed off the stool. Fearan breathed a sigh of relief. His plan had worked, and Dernhelm was now drugged.

Dernhelm was muttering in his sleep..."no, you can't go with me Tanar, this is for grey company only..." "Look out uruks...noo!!!!" ..."My wife..."

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(Numenorian, you're back! Yay!)

Fearan heard his friend muttering about a dream, one that plauged him time and time again. But dawn was coming, and Fearan had to slip out to meet with the others.