Current Mood: 
nervous
Today's Question to Ponder: How do you freak out an Elven March warden?
Answer: Talk to him in impeccably perfect Sindarin while existing in the shape of a Wolf.
No, it wasn't Haldir or any of his brothers, darn it. But there I was, happily stalking a young boar... just the right size, and oh he would've tasted good! When suddenly this arrow comes out of nowhere, zi-i-ip, thwang, and nails the boar. Lorien arrow. Missed me by *this much*.
Well OK, my hearing isn't quite as acute as it normally is--YOU try hearing around hairy ears! Gah! I have no idea how Gimli and his folk manage it! The dang Warden snuck up on me. Must remedy this in future... I'd make a note, but can't write with paws. No opposable thumbs.
Next thing I know, I'm looking down the point and shaft of a lovely, deadly white-fletched Lorien arrow. Shades of the Fellowship entering Lorien back during the War! Sheesh! What a friendly realm... *cleverly ignores the way guests are usually met in the Greenwood*
I didn't recognize the guy, but he pissed me off. We are a Royal Wolf, thankyouverymuch... So I did the Pose, nose in the air and all, and said to him, "Point that thing somewhere else, you cloth-eared git, or I'll bite your nuts off."
(It sounds a lot more elegant in Sindarin. Trust me.)
He was so surprised he almost shot me. Fortunately the arrow grazed the side of my face. Shall kill him if it scars my Elven face... the arrow crashed off into the bushes--then I growled at him.
"WHAT is the matter with you?" I demanded. "You could hurt someone with that thing!"
The guy just stared at me, his mouth working, and nothing coming out. So I growled again.
"Learn to control your bow-hand, Warden, or I'll report you to Captain Haldir," I threatened. "And speaking of him--tell him to meet me where we were the other night, as soon as possible. I need some assistance, dammit!"
To his credit, the Warden found his voice. "A-and wh-who should I s-say is asking?" he quavered, sounding like a scared kid.
I tossed my head. "Isn't it OBVIOUS?" I asked. "Tell him it's Prince Legolas. Now piss off, you--the boar's mine, if you know what's good for you!"
But then I remembered Ada's lessons in manners, so I added: "But thank you for bringing the creature down so well and quickly. NOW piss off!"
And I growled a lot, fluffing my pretty ruff at him, and he bolted like there was a burning Nazgul on his tail. Heh. Showed him...
I have dined pleasantly on the boar, though I do miss having it roasted with Ada's lovely wild blueberry sauce... and then I went back to the Nimrodel for a bath. ERU that water is cold!! I'm on my way back to where this transformation thing happened now... and I hope Haldir gets off duty soon. I wonder what the delay is! He said he'd only be gone for a day...