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If Beren without her memories can get her out of Menegroth, she's confident Beren with her memories can get them both out of Nargothrond, if it proves necessary. They'll follow.

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They're led to a nice receiving room shortly within Nargothrond's gate, and aren't left waiting long before Finrod enters, smiling. "This was strange news to hear," he says. "It's been a short while, my Lady Luthien." And to Beren: "And I haven't forgotten what Barahir did for me, though you're much taller than the last time I saw you."

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"We thank you for your hospitality, Lord Felagund."

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Beren nods. "We've traveled far, and your halls are lovely."

"My father remembered you well, though I'm sad to say he died fighting the Enemy about four years ago."

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"Sad news indeed," he says, softly. "Later, perhaps, you can tell me of him, so I may mourn properly."

"For now - tell me, what brings you both to my halls? I had thought you never traveled outside of Doriath, Lady Luthien."

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"Elu Thingol has set a quest to my betrothed before he will give his blessing to our union. I did not wish her to travel alone."

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"Congratulations," he says after a moment of surprise. "The House of Beor are honorable folk."

He smiles at them. "So you have come to me for a waypoint?"

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"And what aid you may render, though it need not be much. Maps, supplies, information, the like."

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He nods. "Of course."

"What is the quest?"

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"To retrieve a Silmaril from the crown of Morgoth and bear it back to him in her hand."

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He frowns. "An immense task... I'm - surprised, if King Thingol permitted you to accompany your betrothed."

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"It was a point of contention."

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"I'm confident I can see it done, or at least as far as I might - I have spent my life opposing the Enemy, and this seems no great additional burden. But I am honored and delighted than Luthien chose to accompany me."

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"You'll need all the help you can get," he says, solemnly.

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"I can do no less for her."

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He nods.

"Doriath has ever been friends of ours, and I owe Barahir my life - I'll do what I can for you both."

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"You would have our gratitude."

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"Thank you."

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He smiles a little. "We'll get you settled, with proper food and bed, first though."

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Smile. "Thanks."

And off for that; it's late enough that there's not much else in the day before dinner, and Beren's sore and dusty enough she'd like to bathe rather than socialize. 

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A bath sounds like just the thing they need.

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With nice craft soaps and fluffy towels... Nothing they've had bathing in streams.

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The height of luxury.

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Does Luthien want to share? 

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Oh, what a daring question.

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