MEETINGS AND COUNSEL: DRABBLING THE AFTERMATH OF THE COUNCIL OF ELROND

by Wayfarer
(closetwayfarer at yahoo dot com)

Ally

Summary
A day, maybe two, after the Council. Boromir seeks out Gandalf.

'Hail, Mithrandir.'

Gandalf turned. A Man stood by the pillar, tall and proud. 'Hail, Captain of Gondor.'

'May I request your guidance while we abide Master Elrond’s counsel?'

A bushy brow raised as Gandalf wondered at his sudden humility.

'Waste not the resources on hand.' Boromir’s gaze shifted. ‘In the Wanderer’s words truth may be found, though not all welcome their wisdom, and not many have the patience to find it.’ He gestured, taking in Imladris. ‘I am,’ he announced, ‘ in need of both.' He waited, prideful, yet stiffly also, as Gandalf eyed him.

At last, Gandalf nodded. ‘Come.'