<b>Pegawen also listened to Timberlane's stories of a war in their land, well before she'd been born. However, the descriptions he gave sounded uncomfortably familiar, much like that of Sauron and his armies. She glanced over at Lotharn, who appeared to have come to a similar conclusion, judging by the expression on his face.<br/>
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Being older and more familiar with the wars of old, Allassiel leaned in, her brow furrowed as she paid close attention to the wizard's words. In her mind, she could see the nazgul flying over the skies of Dol Guldur, hear the chants of the uruk-hai as they commanded their armies in the hated black tongue. She started to ask Pegawen a question, but at that point Lotharn suggested that they move to a more private setting,</b><br/><br/><b>Timberlane's chuckle alerted Pegawen to the attention they'd drawn, or rather, that Timberlane had drawn. The fact that humans were so nervous around magic never ceased to baffle her. It was the natural way of things. Turning to her cousin, the two spoke quietly, Allassiel debating the wisdom of allowing two complete strangers to speak with them at all – much less in private, and Pegawen pointing out that Lotharn was of their own – no mere stranger.</b><br/><br/><b>Unconvinced, Allassiel studied the wizard, then Lotharn, before finally giving a brief nod. “We could remove ourselves to the room,” she stated, switching to Westron, though it was clear she struggled with it. “It is upstairs, at the far end of the passage.” She stood up and put her hand on Pegawen's shoulder. “I will go up and make ready the room,” she stated, before weaving her way through the crowds to the staircase.</b><br/><br/><b>After watching Allassiel depart, Pegawen to the others. “My apologizes for speaking in our own tongue. My cousin does not know Westron as well as I.” She offered them a brief smile, then turned her attentions to the counter. “I ordered food before … when I came downstairs. Perhaps it is ready now and I can take it up with me.” With that, she stood and waited for the males to join her.</b>