Approx. TA 2400s, Mirkwood
The great hall of Felegoth was filled with elves of all origins and social levels. Everyone was celebrating the coming of Spring. Everyone together, but quite apart. Sindar Nobility - on the upper level, closer to the King, shining with jewels and expensive fabrics. Near them - important Silvan members of Mirkwood society. And somewhere farther apart, the biggest, the loudest crowd - silvan elves of most humble professions and origins. Among them, despite being the keeper of the peace in training, was a scout recruit Redandir.
He finished his goblet of cheap wine in a series of big gulps, put it on the nearby table with a knock and headed with determination to the upper level. There were no guards to stop him. Separation wasn’t official. Just everyone knew it exist and never mingled where they shouldn’t be.
He reached his destination unnoticed, as a true scout and trap master should do. And here she was, standing tall and proud - Olriandis, Officer of the Scouts, daughter of the Captain Byron of Sindar. Her violet dress was embroidered with amethysts, the cut opened the strong but somehow yet elegant shoulders of the archeress with white porcelain skin. Long dark blond hair was set loose with a braid crowning her head.
Redandir made one last step forward and said: “Lady Olriandis, would you gift me a dance?”
The eyes of the group turned to him. Ellons definitely looked down on him, quite literally as well as figuratively - Redandir was not tall even for a silvan elf, what to say in comparison with Sindar. One of them scoffed. Another elleth giggled. Olriandis raised an eyebrow, but her deep green eyes were calm and warm, with little sparkles in them. Redandir offered his hand, praying to all Valar it won’t be trembling. Not a muscle on his face twitched. A moment of waiting felt like an eternity.
Another ellon, not the one that scoffed opened his mouth: “How dare you…”. But was interrupted by Olriandis: “With pleasure, Recruit Redandir. Our Order should have celebrated together.” - with the most charming smile, she put her slim hand with long fingers in his.
