((Note: I'm saying this is occurring slightly later than the rp between Oropher and Elros, for reasons. XD I'm also going to skip the travelling (this was agreed by Legolas~) because there's not a lot to do for it and we just want Orphy to get home now XD))
Oropher breathed in deeply as he left Imladris with Haldir and Legolas beside him. He had said farewell to his new friends - Lindir, especially - and shared a tearful goodbye with Elros. It was strange for him to think, but he missed him already, and they had only been on the road a few minutes. He gave his horse a gentle pat, happy to have a steed to carry him home faster, even if it was a little uncomfortable for him.
He learnt much more about his grandson - and Haldir - as they journeyed, spending many hours conversing to pass the time. When he was not enjoying their company, he was enjoying the land around him - not much had changed, he realised, since the last time he had taken this journey across the mountains. He had considered asking to take a detour into Lothlórien, but he reasoned with himself that he would have plenty of time to visit the Golden Wood later - he simply wanted to be home.
Whenever they stopped to rest, he found himself simply watching the stars, fingertips gently tracing the bracelet around his wrist, a smile on his face. He missed Elros, but he knew it would not be long before he would see him again, and that kept him happy. Seeing Haldir and Legolas together also kept the smile on his face - the Marchwarden clearly still felt guilty for his time spent away from Legolas in Imladris, and he made every opportunity to make up for it.
When, at last, Eryn Lasgalen appeared upon the horizon, Oropher felt his heart race, and tears sprang into his eyes. Home.He urged them along, quickening their pace, longing to be in his forest once more. He dismounted the second they were past the line of trees that bordered the edge of the forest, running his fingertips over the bark of the nearest tree, closing his eyes with a smile as he let the forest speak to him - he had always had a deep connection with his forest, just as Thranduil had (and possibly Legolas, too), and it felt so good to be back. He was content to walk now, leading his horse along slowly, simply enjoying the forest.