Elros noted the stranger was kept from running, but also the lack of a threat to his men. Taking just a moment to breath, the king sheathed his sword and murmured orders to have the prisoner taken to a secure room for questioning, dictating a few of his men to going with the Man.
It left him with the tall figure, helm still in place. But there was still that familiarity that tugged at his mind. He turned and approached, secure in the fact this was the first person to defend his people.
But the height... the way of movement and swordsmanship that was so like his own... Hopeful recognition lit his eyes and he firmly ordered the rest of his guards to return to the keep.
That he was safe with this unknown warrior. He could see their reluctance, but they believed in him - in him and the small smile that was forming as he looked at the taller figure.
Only when they were alone did he step closer again.
"I was angry with you for... a while," he quietly admitted. "Won't you show your face? I have missed it."
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Date: 2015-11-12 05:47 am (UTC)From:Elros noted the stranger was kept from running, but also the lack of a threat to his men. Taking just a moment to breath, the king sheathed his sword and murmured orders to have the prisoner taken to a secure room for questioning, dictating a few of his men to going with the Man.
It left him with the tall figure, helm still in place. But there was still that familiarity that tugged at his mind. He turned and approached, secure in the fact this was the first person to defend his people.
But the height... the way of movement and swordsmanship that was so like his own... Hopeful recognition lit his eyes and he firmly ordered the rest of his guards to return to the keep.
That he was safe with this unknown warrior. He could see their reluctance, but they believed in him - in him and the small smile that was forming as he looked at the taller figure.
Only when they were alone did he step closer again.
"I was angry with you for... a while," he quietly admitted. "Won't you show your face? I have missed it."