The long wait

Chapter 5 Complete

"I came to inform you that we found a more appropriate room for you. You will be moved there this afternoon once the warden has prepared everything necessary." Faramir explains a bit distracted. Not long afterward he feels shocked that he let the steward divert their conversation. He believed that he was still attentive to their conversation. That he was thinking that deeply about the character of lord Aragorn he was not aware of. This matter he wanted to discuss after he has the opportunity to ask a few questions. With those questions, he wanted to sort out some matters which he did not understand fully when he was told them.

The way Halbarad receives his explanation tells him that Faramir is considering a matter deeply. Faramir was not really paying attention to his answer when he gave it. As such it would not surprise him if Faramir is not fully aware of what he told him. The look that appears on his face confirms his belief. It gives him the impression that Faramir does not want to talk about it right now. As such he is happy that he asked this question. Now it cannot be changed until it is sufficiently discussed.

"Why? This room has all I could need. I am not allowed to leave the bed. So I have little need for more than a bed, a bed stand, and one or two chairs." Halbarad says stupefied after both are done with their thinking. What use does he have for a larger room with more furniture? At least he assumes that is what he believes the room to be. In his opinion, such a room would be better used for housing wounded. Not for him to reside in on his own. A group of wounded would be able to rest their relatively in peace in comparison to where they now rest. Halbarad knows that he would most likely get bored in such a room when he has little to do. As is the case with residing in a personal room.

"That is true, lord. But it should be considered that when the lords of Gondor learn that you are housed here there will be a massive outcry from them. That outcry will, unfortunately, be directed toward the warden and me. Either publicly or silently. They will see it as a possibility that they will be housed among the peasants. Something which disgusts quite a few of them deeply, I am afraid to admit. By having you moved to a room in the noble wing silently the outcry will be avoided. Or at least limited. Also, such a room tells everyone that you have a high position in the north. Once they learn that you are the steward of Arnor they will not be surprised by where you reside. Should you stay here then they will not take you seriously at all. Potentially they will even question if you are truly the steward of Arnor." Faramir explains.

Faramir tried to be as thorough as possible in his argumentation so that he convinces lord Halbarad of the necessity of him changing rooms. If lord Halbarad continues to refuse then he does not want to know what the consequences will be. Everything the warden has done will then be for naught. He wants to avoid both for as far as it is possible for him to do so. Concerning the matter of their topic of conversation, he knows that he cannot change it now. Even if he would like to. He will have to do with what he has learned. Hopefully, in the coming days, he will be able to learn more about lord Aragorn. If they manage to live that long that is.

"Then I will have to accept, lord Faramir. There is nothing I can bring against your argumentation. In fact, I can understand your reasoning." Halbarad says. That he understands Faramir's argumentation comes from what Aragorn explained to him about Gondor's nobility. It completely corresponds to each other.

"Thank you for your understanding, my lord." Faramir says. He is grateful that he does not have to explain everything even further. Or give more arguments. He does not know what else he could say that might convince lord Halbarad.

"If you will excuse me. I will leave you to your rest, my lord." Faramir says. He bows and then quietly leaves the room. There is no reason for him to remain as they have nothing further to talk about. Asking after lord Aragorn now would be rude, Faramir believes. Even though lord Halbarad did not make a problem of it.