"Much better, thank you!" she said as she dug into her food. "My cousins will love you two!" she said with a grin as she gulped down some coffee. "Though watch out for Enelya, she's a baker. And her baked goods will have you weighing twenty more pounds with just two bites!" she exclaimed. She was in a good mood. Of course, her dose of pipe weed had helped that cone about as well.

Morohtar adored Lairiel's new spirit. He could not believe this hid behind the mask he had been presented with since the day he met her. "I am glad you feel better Lairiel. You really did give us quite a scare." He rubbed Lairiel's shoulder softly. "At least you are back to normal now. When do you want to leave? I cannot wait to meet your cousins. They sounds great. The food sounds better," he winked playfully.
Holly smiled a soft smile, that did not quite reach her eyes. "It sounds like it will be alot of fun." Holly wiped her hands on a napkin. "I'm going to get my things together. Shall I meet you hear or at the stables?"

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"We can leave whenever you two are ready." she gave Holly a warm smile. "Alright, Holly. I have my things all gathered, although I don't know if we need more supplies?" she honestly felt like a different person. The reassurance that she could trust the Healer she had seen the day before gave her hope. It had been long since she was able to trust. It felt good. Lairiel was dressed in her usual tunic and pants, and boots, but her hair was decidedly more feminine, grown out pretty long now.

"Alright well i'll meet you two at the stables then. Once I am ready I will head out and get supplies." Holly stood and disappeared up to her room. Holly gathered her belongings and on the way out the door she glanced in the mirror. She frowned. The girl staring back at her looked a mess. She dumped her bag at the door and rubbed her face. She finished by dragging her hair back, out of her face into a hairband. With a shrug of her shoulders she dashed downstairs and out the door heading to the market to pick up some supplies.

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Lairiel couldn't stop from smiling. She just felt good. Other than being stiff. She went and gathered her things before heading to the stables. She began to pet her horse, scratching him behind his ears, giving him small horse biscuits...he enjoyed it. "You're just a big baby, aren't you?" she laughed out as the horse bobbed his head as though agreeing. The animal nudged her in the stomach, and she laughed again.

Morohtar watched from a distance as he readied his own horse for the journey ahead of them. "You are very good with the horses," he stated, regarding Lairiel with great respect. He began to lead his horse out of the stable in anticipation of Holly's arrival.

Holly walked amongst the town's people in the market square, her hood, out of habbit, pulled low over her face. She gathered the necessary supplies such as food, water and clothing with ease. Once she had gathered enough she made her way to the stables where she found Morohtar and Lairiel waiting for her.

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She looked over, rubbing the horse's ears as she led him out of the stall. "It's just a matter of being willing to make a friend or not." her eyes crinkled at the edges in enjoyment, then turned up ahead. "Welcome back, Holly!" she said with a smile.

Morohtar could not help but smile as he listened to Lairiel. It was clear to see she was happy. It was refreshing to him. She had been through so much and yet, from the way she was behaving, you would not know it. You would simply assume she had had an amazing life and it was only getting better. He looked up to Holly as Lairiel announced her arrival. "Get everything we need?" He asked politely as he took some of the packages from Holly's arms.

"I think so. If we need more I am sure we will find a town on our travels." Holly answered. "I am sure it will not be necessary though. Are we ready to go?"

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"Aye, we are ready." she quickly swung up into the saddle, determined to keep the spirits of her companions up and happy.

Holly distributed the packages evenly between them all before mounting her own horse. Out of shere habbit she pulled her hood low over her face and nudged the horse foreward and down to the gates. Morohtar followed beside her, silently questioning Holly's mood. It was rare for her to be quiet. He assumed she was tired.

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Lairiel followed behind them, watching to be sure they were not being followed. Then she urged her mount into a canter, stopping when she reached the other side of Holly.

The guard looked up from his paper, rolling his eyes at being disturbed once more. He dropped down from his perch and pulled the gate open for the trio. "Thanks for stopping by. Come again soon..." He grumbled.

Holly flashed the guard a winning smiled. "We shall keep that in mind sir!" She winked to him as she passed by him with her friends, rolling her eyes at his disgusting people skills. "Let us agree to never come here again..." she spoke loudly to Morohtar and Lairiel.

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"Agreed, m'dear! We certainly would not wish to disturb this guard again, I fear he may turn to wrathful thinking if we do." she agreed loudly, her eyes twinkling at Holly as she knew her words would get under the guards skin.

The guard spat with an angry growl. "And don't come back!" He huffed, slamming the gates at their backs. He returned to his perch and stared out across the plains. His eyes occasionally resting on the trio, almost as though to ensure they were leaving.

Holly winked to Lairiel playfully. Her eyes caught Morohtar's scowl and quickly she frowned. "Oh come off it Moro...You have to admit you rather enjoyed that. You cannot say the guard was being nice at all."

"I know, I know, we need to be careful where we make enemies though." We have enough bother with your new found powers without purposefully seeking out trouble, he thought to himself. He immediately chided himself for his thoughts. It was not Holly's fault. There was no harm in having some fun either.

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Lairiel turned to her own thoughts as they rode. Her eyes remained on the road, and her body was prepared should something happen, but at this point, she felt somewhat safe. "You will both like it in Rohan." she said with a small smile in Holly's direction.

Holly had the distinct feeling Morohtar was keeping something back. It did not take Holly long to figure out what the issue was. Off course she was defective in his eyes now. Holly frowned deeply, looking down at her own hands. So delicate and small, but deadly and dangerous. Where did that power come from, she began to wonder, but withdrew from her thoughts at the sound of Lairiel's voice. "You really think so Lairiel?" she asked cheerfully.

Morohtar looked blankly ahead. "I would hazard a guess that we are not far from Rohan. However it is starting to grow dark and I do not think it would be safe to continue. I suggest we start looking to set up camp soon." He commented quietly.

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