Thawing the Ice

Both Elves scrambled to their feet. "Good day, Lady Celebrian," Glorfindel said and bowed politely.

Erestor had never been so embarrassed. He quickly did up his robe and tried to comb the tangles from his hair.

Celebrian didn't respond to Glorfindel's teasing gallantry. She also looked a bit put out. "This is not the place for such activities," she said.

"My pardon, my Lady, we thought we were alone," Glorfindel said.

"I would hope the Chief Advisor of Imladris would have some dense of decorum. Instead I discover you rutting in the dirt," Celebrian said "Do you not have work to attend too," she added pointedly, looking straight at Erestor..

"Yes, my Lady. Excuse me," Erestor said and bowed. He hurried off to the safety of his office.

Glorfindel couldn't believe that the usually gracious Lady of Imladris had reacted so to this.

"Good day, Glorfindel," Celebrian said and glided off without another word.

Glorfindel was left gaping after her, trying to figure out what on Arda was going on.

Erestor entered the his office and quickly closed the door. He turned and started in surprise to see Kraven sitting comfortably at his desk.

"Hello, Lord Erestor, I have been waiting for you to return," Kraven said. He stood and came towards him.

Erestor felt like he was being stalked. He frowned. "Is there something you require? If not I insist you leave me," he said.

“Oh, there is something that I require, Lord Advisor,” Kraven said, his eyes roamed lewdly over Erestor. “I am sure you understand my meaning.”

“It is very clear, however I am sure you know that the hospitality of Imladris does not include the use of my body. Leave me,” Erestor said.

Kraven didn’t seem bothered by Erestor’s refusal, instead he kept coming. “Come now, Lord Advisor, one as desirable as you should be…experienced in such matters,” he purred.


“Meaning that you think I play the whore for everyone who asks,” Erestor retorted. “I assure you that is not the case.”

A noise drew both Elves attention to the door and there stood Glorfindel. Neither had heard him come in and it was clear he’d heard a large amount of what the Mirkwood Elf had said. He stalked towards Kraven like a predatory cat stalking prey.

“Glorfindel….” Erestor began, worried about what the Elda would do.

Glorfindel stopped directly in front of Erestor's tormentor and smiled. A minute later Glorfindel flattened The other Elf with one punch.

Kraven hit the floor with a heavy thud and for several minutes time seemed to freeze. Finally Kraven scrambled to his feet.

How dare you strike me! Lord Elrond will hear of this!" he blustered. "You will be punished for this! I will see to it!"

“Indeed he will, for I will tell him myself, but I wonder how he will react when he discovered that a guest in his home insulted his chief advisor as well as attempted to assault him,” Glorfindel said with a wicked smile.

That stopped Kraven’s tirade and he began to sputter. “I…you would not!” he gulped.

“To the contrary I would and will. I believe Lord Erestor asked you to leave his office,” Glorfindel said coldly, “or do I need to escort you out?”

Kraven glared at both of them then turned on his heel and stormed out, slamming the door loudly behind him. Neither Elf spoke until his footsteps had faded.

“I should go see Lord Elrond and tell him what occurred here,” Glorfindel said.

“No, do not, Glorfindel. Let it rest. I doubt he will try such a thing again and I am fine,” Erestor said.

“He should not be allowed to get away with such a thing. Lord Elrond will not be pleased if we hide this from him,” Glorfindel said.

Erestor smiled and walked over to stand in front of Glorfindel. “But you will if I asked you too, true?” he asked and smiled warmly.

Glorfindel melted inside at that then laughed. “Oh very well, lirimaer, but in return you will join me in my rooms for a private dinner. Do we have an agreement, my raven?” he asked.

“We do, now go do whatever it is you do during the day or I will never get this paperwork done,” Erestor said and gave him a push towards the door.

Laughing, Glorfindel left and closed the door. Feeling light-hearted, he hurried off to continue his duties, the time couldn’t pass fast enough. He had so much to prepare!

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Erestor has poor Glorfindel wrapped around his little finger. *Snicker* R/R please and thank you!