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[lothlorienguard]

It wasn't every day that Haldir got to spend time with Lord Celeborn...especially during a patrol. He looked forward to those moments. Lord Celeborn had always been like a father to Haldir and helped raised him when he was young. Now that he was Marchwarden, he didn't get that opportunity to spend time with Lord Celeborn. When he did it was always business.

The Elf waited at the appointed spot for Lord Celeborn. His brothers had gone off to lead the rest of their patrol unit and they would eventually met at the end of the day. When Lord Celeborn did arrived he bowed before him and greeted him with their traditional manner. "My Lord, it is a pleasure to be at your side today."

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[tallsilver]

It wasn't often enough that Celeborn's duties permitted him to walk the woods. He couldn't deny one of his favorite companions for those walks was Haldir. To set aside the robes of peace and help make certain their home was safe. He wore what he once had, the garb the patrol did. There was no reason on these trips to set himself apart from them that did this task frequently.

The lord of the woods stepped into sight of the dependable Marchwarden and returned the greeting, minus the bow though he acknowledged it with a faint smile. "As it is to have you at my side. Come, we have much to do." As Haldir well knew. Silent of foot, he started them off, a slight gesture to invite Haldir to walk at his side.

[lothlorienguard]

Haldir quietly stepped alongside Lord Celeborn. It wasn't until they had walked ahead in their patrol that Haldir gave him a current update on what was going on.

"There had been a couple of skirmishes with orcs near the border a few days ago. I don't quite understand what is drawing them to our borders as it's been some time."

[tallsilver]

It was nice to just walk with company, to take a more active role in supervising the woods he helped protect. He had no doubt he had a capable partner in the young elf he'd watched grow strong.

The report was worrying. Orcs so near? Celeborn held his silence for a few minutes, thinking that over along with what he and his wife had both spoken of, and feared would come their way.

"We should increase our patrols. Send a few scouts to explore further." And because Haldir had his trust, "the time may be approaching that the enemy returns. Be extra vigilant."

[lothlorienguard]

Haldir gave a nod in agreement, a troubled expression filled his eyes before they became neutral once more. The added news concerned him deeply, although it helped explain why this was going on.

"I had Rumil and Orophin branch out on different patrols, hoping that will help. I will be sure to increase our patrols some more."

[tallsilver]

He saw that expression but said nothing. Haldir had plenty reason for it, but he also trusted the Marchwarden to hold to his discipline. Celeborn inclined his head, approving of the forethought and action Haldir had taken even before his order.

"I will speak with them when they return." And Galadriel, who could see further than he could.

[lothlorienguard]

"I've heard whisperings about the enemy possible having returned. I only chose not to say anything because I wanted more proof. A simple ripple can spread and change quickly before it reaches the ear." Haldir commented after a long pause. He began to wonder if he had made a mistake in not mentioning it sooner.

[tallsilver]

A flicker of pride touched him at the wisdom of his Marchwarden, even as it clashed with dread. Celeborn stepped around a tree branch, a light touch to the bark in wordless greeting.

"Your judgement is sound. Trust it." Light praise for what was earned. "Where have you heard of its return?"

[lothlorienguard]

"We are heading in the direction," Haldir replied and bowed his head briefly in gratitude. "It's toward the end of the boarder where we found the recent orcs."