<b>Allasea tilted her head to study the pair, then shook her head, to which Haldir leaned in and whispered something to her. “Ah,” she replied and patted him on the cheek, studying the hobbits once more. “I recall tales of your grandfathers, yes. They were very brave folk. But, alas, I never got a chance to meet them myself. I confess I rarely went into the cities.”</b><br/><br/>“<b>You'd still be hard-pressed to find her there,” Haldir added, motioning her ahead of him as they followed their hosts further into the tower. <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>But why?” Pippen skipped ahead to catch up. “Doesn't she like people?”</b><br/><br/>“<b>She is right here,” Allasea reminded him, before continuing. “I'm accustomed to forests and animals. And besides, my friends are not nearly as comfortable in a city as I am in their woodland homes. Jax would cause quite a stir in a large city, would you agree?”</b><br/><br/>“<b>Oh ….” Pippen glanced back at the bear trailing behind them, before giving a solemn nod. “I think they would rather prefer their own homes to ours,” he concluded, attempting to imitate Allasea's serious tone. <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>Indeed,” Allasea responded, hiding the amusement in her eyes. <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>Here,” Balazor said, opening the door to a large room. “This should be big enough for you and your menagerie of companions.” <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>Thank you.” Allasea motioned and Jax lumbered into the room, followed by Ani and Ari, who made a bee-line for the hearth. “It seems as though they approve. Haldir?”</b><br/><br/>“<b>Go ahead, I'll return shortly once everyone has settled.” <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>Very well.” She stepped into the room, following the lead of the lynx pair, while Haldir and the others continued. <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>You'll be staying in the room with her?” Balazor asked Haldir, as the once more stopped, the wizard motioning for the pair of hobbits who scurried into a similar room to Allasea's.</b><br/><br/>“<b>I will. She needs protecting, that one. No matter how independent she claims herself to be, she's not.” He glanced back as though expecting her to appear and retort his comment.</b><br/><br/>“<b>Some females are like that.” Balazor left it at that, motioning to the next room. “This one is a bit smaller, but I thought if you'd care to look at it master dwarf ...”</b><br/><br/><b>Flagdon stuck his head into the room and nodded. “Aye, it'll do just fine laddie.” He thumped Balazor on the back before entering his room and closing the door. <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>As for the rest of you, I have a nice set of apartments in the upper levels with two rooms, if you wish to share?”</b><br/><br/><b>Pegawen glanced up at Lotharn, then nodded. “I would be happy with that, hannon le,” she responded. <br/>
</b><br/>“<b>I … well, I think it'll be fine then,” Allassiel agreed, “If the men don't mind?” She looked up at Thorgan for his response.</b>