Merry pokes Frodo in the arm as they follow Strider and his companion. "How do we know we can trust this Strider fellow? We still don't know anything about his companion either." Strider sighs. "Shall we tell them?" His hooded friend nods and both turn back to the hobbits. The hooded figure steps forward and finally pulls off his hood, revealing long, flowing, partially braided, golden hair and glittering blue-gray eyes. More noticeable however are the man's pointed ears. Sam gasps in surprise, "You're an elf!" The elf nods and Strider chuckles. "That I am Master Gamgee. My name is Legolas of the Woodland Realm," the elf replies, his voice more melodic and flowing than before. Frodo notices this, "Why did your voice change?" Legolas smiles, "After several years of traveling with a human in human places, it seemed simpler to learn to sound more human, rather than to never speak or to stand out. And you should really tell them your own name, Strider." The name is stressed, and meant to sound unnatural. Strider smacks the elf, Legolas, in the shoulder before turning to the curious hobbits. "My true name is Aragorn. However, at this point, it would be wise to continue to refer to me as Strider. My name is not one that is wise to utter outside concealed places." The hobbits peer up at Aragorn curiously. "But why not Mr. Strider?" Legolas chuckles before answering for his companion. "Because Estel is not all he appears to be." Frodo turns to Legolas in curiosity, "Estel? Doesn't that mean hope?" Aragorn shakes his head, "It does. But that is also my common name amongst Elf-Kind. One of many names I have acquired over many years." Frodo nods slowly in understanding. Legolas turns back in the direction they were heading. "We should continue. The Nazgul will not be far behind. We must keep moving until nightfall." Pippin suddenly looks at the elf in surprise. "But what about breakfast?" Aragorn peers at the four nodding hobbits in confusion, "We've had breakfast." Pippin nods, "Yes, but what about second breakfast?" Legolas shakes his head and both he and Aragorn begin walking away. Merry turns to Pippin and says, "I don't think they know about second breakfast." Pippin looks at Merry in a panic as Frodo and Sam continue on. "But what about elevensies? Or luncheon? Or afternoon tea? Or supper?" Merry shakes his head. "I don't think they know about those either Pip." Suddenly an apple flies through the air, and Merry catches it, while another hits Pippin in the face. Merry laughs and takes a bite of his apple as he walks off, leaving behind a stunned Pippin holding an apple and staring at the sky in confusion. A few moments later however, he takes off to catch up to the others.