Ithilien, Part II

"It reminds me of Hollin," the Queen said. At Faramir's questioning look, she added, "A northern land that is also deserted, though once it was tended by my people." She pulled the silky petals of a wild rose through her fingers. "This land would draw many of them, I think, especially my Greenwood kin. Should you object to sharing a small portion of your domain, lord Faramir? There are so few of us left; it would be no hindrance to you."

Elves as neighbours was a startling thought. But if their grace might restore Ithilien… "They would be most welcome."