Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-25344655-20141212021751/@comment-67.22.249.68-20141213231620

Eureka looked down at the shocked Elf. "Yes, I get those looks a lot. Now, my woodland cousin, if you wish to know what happened to a certain 111 year old Hobbit, I suggest you follow me. A gray-robed Istari just went up to his house, and I'd rather like to know what's going on here. But be silent. The Istari are servants of Illuvatar, and they have a tendency to hear things normal people wouldn't.

Erkenbrine led Froyo up to a window of Bilbo's house. They were both entirely silent. They watched the entire exchange. Erkenbrine let out a little gasp when he saw the ring. Gandalf looked around, but didn't search for them. Bilbo left on his trip to Rivendell, and a few minutes later Frodo entered. Then the exchange started between him and Gandalf. They were just out of earshot.

Eventually, Gandalf left the house. As he was walking down the path, he stopped.

"You can come out, Noldorin."

Sheepishly, Erkenbrine stood up from the bushes, subtly motioning for Froyo to stay hidden. "Hello, Gandalf."

"Ah, yes! You're that Noldorin gem smith, the one who found the Silmaril. Erkenbrine, correct?"

"Yes indeed."

"Tell me, how would you like to see the White city?"

"I've always wanted to see Minas Tirith."

"Excellent. That's where I'm going, and I could use someone with practical experience in Noldorin works. Come with me, Erkenbrine."

Froyo watched as Gandalf led Erkenbrine down the path and out of sight.