Kathalis, Aldarwen and Terridan

Rose Garden
You stand in a small rose garden dazzled in white, red, and yellow. Placed in an intricate pattern about the garden, a walkway made up of small, uplifted ceramic tiles form rings of walking space surrounding a large golden mallorn planted in the center which glints in the light. Here and there, benches, one with a lighted leg, are placed for guests to enjoy the shade and the scenery. To the east, a large silver gate, reflections blinking in and out, arches over the entrance to the garden. To the north, hidden by a tall hedge, a set of stairs can be seen leading to a talan up above. Shown by the starlight, twinkling down from the sky, all is quiet in the Garden.

The night is calm and without moon. The scattered stars that shine upon the sky seem to bathe this garden full of flowers with their cool light. Soft but clear, among a small group of roses, the song of a pair of crickets can be heard. Much more sweet and musical, a female voice fills the place with melody; sitting beside a rough tree, Aldarwen sings with closed eyes, while her long-fingered hands caress a folded cloak that lies upon her lap.

The silently form of the Eldar Knight Kathalis slips slowly down out of the Healing Talan, pausing on there steps a soft smiles creeps across his face as he leans lightly over onto the banister, listening to the maidens melody...

Terridan walks down the path to the garden slowly, and glances about, smiling softly. As he hears the maiden's voice, he turns to face her, and leans up against a tree, listening quietly.

Feeling the power of the eyes that look upon her, the maiden stops her melody and opens her eyes violently at the same time. Her gaze falls on Kathalis, and she seems not to realize presence of Terridan. She bows her head and smiles, but a trembling smile, "Mae Govannen, mellon", she says, her voice still a bit unsure.

Kathalis smiles and speaks slowly in a gentle tone, noting the unsure nature of her voice he says softly, , "Mae govennen mellon," standing back strait up he continues, "That was a lovely song, what do you call it." finishing the last few steps before begining to move towards the maiden.

Terridan walks towards Aldarwen as well, nodding his head slightly, "Indeed it was lovely, mellon... you've outdone yourself yet again..."

Aldarwen blinks a few times before answering Kathalis. She bites her lip and then says, "Well, I don't know, I was just singing what I felt... It doesn't have a title yet, maybe I should call it 'Song for the love that..." At this she hears Terridan's voice, all her body shakes and she turns to look at him with half-open mouth and surprised eyes, her hands clutching the cloak with pressure. "Terridan, " she says in a soft whisper, "you surprised me."

Kathalis gazes travels about the garden as he hears Terridan's voice and sees Aldarwens reaction to his arrival, 'Mae govannen mellon.' he nods to terridan before looking back to Aldarwen and smiles reasuringly and says softly to her, perhaps soft enough that terridan could not over hear, "Remember what we spoke of mellon."

Terridan nods his head once, "Forgive me, I didn't mean to startle you," he too nods back to Kathalis, and walks up to the pair, "How are you both this day?"

The maiden nods silently to Kathalis and she makes her best effort for a broad smile, she stands up gently while Terridan is approaching. Turning to him, she bows her head and says, "It's alright, mellon", the smile upon her lips becoming more sincere she answers, "I'm fine, thank you, the roses in the garden have been a great company". She takes the folded cloak with both her hands and offers it to the Warden, "And, mellon, thanks for the cloak, I don't need it now that I'm feeling better".

Kathalis steps slowly back from the two of you fading into the shadows of the garden just watching the two of your interaction.

Terridan smiles, taking the cloak back with a nod, "I'm glad to hear that, mellon..." he drapes the cloak over his shoulders again, the volumous robe falling gently into place, "I'm just glad I could be of assistance."

Aldarwen nods reassuringly and then breathes in and out deeply. "I heard you participated in a battle, " she starts to say, turning toward the place were Kathalis stood just a moment before. Seeing the Knight has stepped back, she stops in the middle of the center and stares into the shadows with a surprised expression upon her face. She goes on, but her voice has a strange tone now, "you were there, too, weren't you Terridan?"

Terridan raises an eyebrow slightly at Kathalis' movements, and turns back towards Aldarwen, "aye... but I was far to the back, I did not take place in any fighting besides a few stray arrows."

Nodding slowly to Terridan's words, Aldarwen says, "Oh, I see.", her smile grows shakingly, "but some of the one that fought were much wounded, weren't they?"

Terridan nods his head once, "aye... many from the patrol were heavily wounded..." his voice lowers slightly.

Aldarwen bites her lip and nods her head silently, her gaze falling to the ground.

Terridan sighs softly, then walks up towards Aldarwen a bit, "I must depart now... I will see you later though, mellon... after I return from the borders."

Aldarwen nods eagerly and smiles to the guard, "That's alright, mellon. Thanks for paying me this short visit". She bows her head in a polite gesture and then watches him leave.

Terridan nods slowly, smiling, "It was my pleasure..." with that, he walks off, disappearing quickly into the woods.

Aldarwen
You look upon a slender elf maiden, her eyes are dark green and if you look deep in them you can see the leaves of the trees of her childhood still quivering. She has long hair and the color is a bit greenish, like the grass in automn.
She's wearing a long green dress, that shimmers with different shades of green as the light reflects on it. A thin silver belt tightens around her waist. Hanging from the belt at her waist there is a small leather bag, that seems filled with many things of different shapes. She's smiling, but in her expression you may notice she's not completely happy. She wears no necklace or rings of any kind.

Kathalis
A tall elf of 7 feet, his sandy blonde hair is tied neatly back in a simple silvery cord and his silver eyes sparkly as he scans the area quickly. Pushed back off his head is a shinning white cowl, along the inner edge of the cowl the Silver Cord of the Cukano is sewn the mark of a master archer. Under his grey cloak which is held together by a clasp, shaped in the symbol of House Raavindonserke, can be seen a glint of metal off his ringmail armor, also the hilt of his sword can be seen. He wears a pair of black pants. Upon his right wrist can be seen a bracer of intertwined silver and gold, and encrusted with jewels of many kinds. Around his neck hangs a simple medallion in the shape of a Falcon. A simple golden ring can be seen shining on the ring finger.