<b>Ghosts. Spirits. It made sense, though why they would be bound to this land after they're bodies were gone was beyond Allassiel. The last time she'd heard tales of such was the Oathbreakers, and even they had been released from their bonds once they'd fulfilled their oath to Aragorn. Elves, on the other hand, returned to the Halls of Mandos until they were ready to reinhabit new bodies, identical to their old ones. <br/>
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What manner of being were their mysterious hosts and what had happened to them.</b><br/><br/>“<b>We can think and get ready.” Allasea brushed past Haldir and headed towards Jax. “The sooner we retrieve the stone, the safer we'll all be.”</b><br/><br/>“<b>Tis true.” Pegawen responded to Allasea's back before turning to Lotharn. “Let's go eat. She'll want to make sure the animals are fed and ready.”</b><br/><br/><b>The hobbits had already heeded the call and each had a board of food. Pegawen smiled as she listened to them compare the various delicacies with foods from their home, clearly finding their own superior. <br/>
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Breakfast was quick, the group eager to be off again and away from the city. As nice as it was, Pegawen couldn't get over the fact that something could be watching them. From the way the hobbits paused to look around, she knew she wasn't the only one.</b><br/><br/><b>It didn't take long to pack and by the time Ellyah had made another patrol around the campsite they were ready to leave. </b>