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Yeah, humans ain't a bad lot, most of the time. Yeh should work with them.

For centuries my King preferred that we keep to ourselves and defend our own borders. We were allies once, long ago, but.... it did not end well for the Woodland host.

*She paused for a moment.*

But... as I no longer serve the Woodland Realm.... I shall join the host offering their assistance to the men of Rohan.

Heed is sorry to hear that. Just cause humans and elves are different shouldn't mean yeh shouldn't be able to work together when it's important.

Do yeh want's Heed's help too?

What of usss, my Precious? What can little old usss do?

I would not ask you to fight our wars. Especially since I believe you have your own battles to fight.

In battle? Not much. Though you may have a part to play still.

We not ssso bad at fighting, Precious. We be sssmall and look like little goblin-thing, big orcses ignore usss 'til it'sss too late.

If yeh prefer, though as yeh friend Heed would be there for yeh if yeh ever do need me. Orcs are annoyin' things anyway.

*She inclined her head slightly, giving him a smile.*

I thank you. Your friendship means much to me.

[He smiled back at Tauriel, hovering as he patted her shoulder.]

And yours to Heed, Lady Tauriel. I'm sure you'll do well in Rohan.

I do not doubt your skill, but it is not your fight.

*Actually, she did doubt him. She was not certain where his loyalties would lie when it came down to a fight, but she did not voice such thoughts.*

I do not know if our help will be welcome.... or if my presence will be welcome.

Well yeh shouldn't care what they think, yeh better than a lot of them are when it comes to fighting.

*She smiled a little, and found a comfortable seat*

That is not my concern. I know my skill... it is of a more personal nature.

*With a slight hesitation, she thought about how best to explain things.*

I believe my Prince shall be there.

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We sssuppossse not, no. Not unlesss friendses be needing usss. It be better for usss to hide.

*Hey, he doesn't much like orcs either. He certainly doesn't like Sauron.*

[Lockheed sat down beside her as he listened, frowning at her mention of the 'Prince'.]

Yeh mean Legolas? I thought he broke yeh heart once. But yeh think he wouldn't want yeh there?

In truth, I believe I am equally guilty of breaking his. It's... complicated.

*Matters of the heart always were. She often wondered if it would not be better to close herself off entirely. It certainly would be easier, no doubt.*

But I fear he will not welcome my presence on the battlefield.

If yeh say so.

[It was never easy to love when you were long lasting, it seemed, or dealing with someone like the archer Tauriel had sometimes spoken of to him.]

Surely he'd know yeh'd be better there than not at all. And if he said no he'd probably have to answer to Heed if I was around.

I do not wish to distract him from the task at hand. Nor do I wish to be the cause of any more pain. I fear he will wish to... protect me.

Perhaps I can keep my presence secret...

*That wasn't likely... but she could try.*

I'd wanna protect yeth, so I don't think that's a bad thing, and doesn't mean yeh can't fight.

...still, that's a good idea. Maybe you should do that.

Our last meeting... made things rather more... complex. It is best not to dwell on such things during a battle.

*And she blushed bright red at that. It seemed things were very complicated indeed!*

We do not have time for.... such feelings.

*Romance had no place in battle, after all.*

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Right. Yeh know yeh kind of remind me of Heed's friend Kitty when she was kind of not sure if she liked a guy that way or not anymore. Maybe yeh two should sit down and talk about it?

[Wouldn't be the first time Lockheed had been an impromptu romance consultant, it seemed.]

Still, however yeh feel, yeh should be able to work together if it's important.

My feelings on the matter are not a mystery to me... But fights such as this require focus. It is best not to discuss things now. Our timing has always been... quite awful.

Yeh must have a lot of timing to think about, given how long yeh two have been around.

I fear we have avoided the topic for decades... perhaps even centuries. He is, after all, my Prince. His father certainly will never approve such a thing, for I am Silvan, and quite common.

*She smiled a little sadly and shook her head.*

As I said, it is complicated, and best not to dwell upon.

Yeh ain't common to Heed, Tauriel. Yeh the bravest and most pretty elf girl Heed knows.

Maybe yeh and him should try to talk about it, anyway. When yeh ain't needin' to slay orcs anyway. Cause if somethin' happens to either of yeh, yeh gonna regret it. That's what I would think, anyway.

And you know so many elves?

*She smiled a little, shaking her head slightly.*

You are right, we ought to discuss it, but now is not the right time for such things. Assuming we both survive the darkness and battles ahead, we will have plenty of time to worry about... other matters.

[Heed smiled and looked a little bit bashful. Even dragons could be that way.] Well no, but I'm sure they can't be all as impressive as yeh are.

That's the spirit! Beat up the bad guys and then get talkin' to him.

Oh I am hardly so impressive.

*Still, she smiled a little.*

And I think fighting orcs will be easier than that discussion... He is not exactly.... an open sort.

[Lockheed did like to flatter her, though with her skills she deserved the praise.] Yeh didn't become Captain of the Guard by being lazy, right?

I've been gettin' that impression. I'd help yeh but he'd probably try and arrow Heed or something.

*She laughed a little at that.*

Most likely, my kin do not take kindly to dragons. Though I did tell him of you once, when I was small. He told me I must have been dreaming.

[She was more lovely when she laughed.]

Yeh do have a good reason not to. Really? Maybe we should meet one day, then he'll know I ain't a dream.

Perhaps someday. I think he would be rather surprised to find I was right. He teased me for being too fanciful then.

*Things seemed so much simpler when she was small. Even though she had lost much at a young age, the world still seemed so different.*

Did he? Hmph. Anything to surprise him then.

[That was probably true of all when young. He'd been the same as a hatchling after all.]

Oh he rather enjoyed teasing me when we were small. He still does at times, when we find a carefree moment. In truth, I do not mind. I rather like making him smile.

*And that made the tips of her ears turn slightly red.*

[This prompts a slight chuckle.] That's what my friend Kitty would call 'cute'. Yeh clearly still like each other then. Even if it sounds like he needs to be taught what's in front of him.

Maybe I should just say I'll date yeh if he don't, see if that gets him jealous.

I do not believe it is him so much as it is his father. The King's approval matters to him, though he may say it does not.

*She knew better. They may disagree, but Thranduil was still his father. Such opinions mattered. Family mattered.*

And I do not know what you mean by "date", exactly, though I can guess at the meaning.

Ah yeah, the King Elf guy. Can understand wantin' to get approval from yeh elders.

Oh, sorry, it's a term on Earth where people who wanna know if they like each other go out to places. It's kinda variable what it means though.

Legolas and I have known one another for centuries. I do not believe there is a need to "date".

And it is not simply a matter of approval of our elders... he is a Prince. Whoever he marries may one day help him rule the Woodland Realm. They must be suited to that role.

Fair point. Just doing somethin' nice together is kind of a date, though. Least as Heed understands it.

Oh. Well yeh would be an awesome queen, just sayin'.

*That made her chuckle a little. The very idea of her as queen was laughable.*

I am certainly no queen, nor would I ever make an acceptable wife for him. I fear I am far too independent and stubborn in my nature.

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Yeah, but yeh are a good leader, right? Yeh led the guard back home.

There is quite a bit of a difference between the two roles. I lack the.... elegance required.

Hmmm, if yeh think so. I'd follow yeh if yeh were in charge anyway. Yeh got the charisma and braves for it.

I thank you. *And she blushed a little at the praise.* But I am a soldier, not a queen.

*She shook her head again, and changed the subject.*

Though it is not important at the moment. There are battles to be won, and who is to say we will both make it through this fight at all?

Yeh do what yeh think yeh best at, Tauriel.

All yeh can do is try to survive, but I know yeh will.

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So... sort of building off an old LJ thread here... AUness all over... pardon my weirdness.

Sure, no problem.

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