73 ~ Melkor

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The Vala's eyes flicked up towards the sound of hooves hitting the dusty ground rhythmically. Two dark, bulky stallions were approaching, both clad in black armour, iron clinking with each movement. He recognized his lieutenant in no time, up in Cuvie's saddle, nudging him forward with gentle kicks in the belly. And in his leather clad hands there was Melkor's own stallion's reins, leading the animal to its master.

"There will be no need for that one, Mairon!" Melkor said, "I'm not coming this time," he informed evenly as Mairon's slight frown deepened.

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