Wolf Luck - Chapter Two

Rúmil had always known there was something odd about his friend’s youngest child. Arafinwë always seemed to be watching, a far-off look in his eyes that made it seemed as though he was going through life in a trance. It made his other tutors angry and worried, they claimed that Arafinwë was not listening to their lessons only to have Arafinwë recite what they had taught him without any problems.

 

Now though, there was no trace of that wide-eyed, dazed expression, as Arafinwë sat in a high back chair in the library. His eyes sharp and considering as Rúmil went on with today's lesson plan.

 

“Rúmil,” Arafinwë said, his voice low and emotionless, as though he was considering something, “Forgive the deviation from today’s lesson but I have a rather urgent question for you.”

 

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