"He did learn them rather quickly.
I still have problems with it at
times. It's too bloody sweet on
the tongue, yeah?"
Her grin was w i d e as she took the sword from
him, swinging it around and testing its weight
&& b a l a n c e. This was her favorite thing
to do--feel her body move in precision so that
she could meet her t a r g e t. She preferred
the feel of an ax the most, but that hadn't
[stopped] her from learning how to wield a
sword and a bow.
"Are you ready to 'die' a
bunch, little brother?"
STRANGE AND stranger still. Though he
is responsible for my excellent Elvish —
( he winked at her and held out a sword by the
scabbard for her. )
Come on. I’ve had the pits cleared, so it’ll
just be us.
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The thought of Mother finding out caused
a s h i v e r to roll down her spine. Naneth
was positively FRIGHTENING when she
was angry.
"It'll be our own little
secret, yeah? I don't much
like trainin' with the Maester."
In t r u t h, she just enjoyed the company of
her father. The Maester was an old grump of a
dwarf who never found her funny and criticized
her skills with a weapon, even though she was
g o o d.
( kili smiled kindly at his daughter, a laugh on the
tip of his tongue. always so eager, always looking
for a sword to swing, an arrow to shoot, an axe to
throw. )
WELL, I suppose I did promise, my
girl. Just don’t tell your mother I had
you in the archery range, she’ll have
my guts. You’re supposed to be in
lessons with the Maester.
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His answer caused her to take pause--
it was an answer she wasn't ready for,
but seemed no less just. She didn't
see much harm in sharing the road,
and once they crossed into the land
of her mother's people, she would be
under their protection.
"I seek refuge at the halls
of the elven king Thranduil.
I would not mind sharing the
road, if it be just until I arrive
at the opening in which will take
me to his Halls."
A faint pause--
"You do not seem to be from around
here. Do you hail from Gondor or
Rohan, perhaps?"
'Destination.'
He rolled the term against his lips as if it were heavy, as if it were weighted leaden. When he descended to this plane, he no more knew where he was headed than he knew where he was.
'I would go somewhere worth seeing.'
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"Last time I told him that,
he seemed to be considering
it--I wouldn't encourage him,
Frerin."
The smile that graced her lips was brief
at best, and she hoisted the bow that her
father had made for her more s e c u r e l y
onto her back.
"Though, if he were to come
along, I'd likely get confused
and keep calling you Hîr, like
last time."
“Is he at it again? I mean,
sure books are nice. But
he might as well turn into
one if he continues that!
As answer to your question,
I’d love to.”
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"Where is it that marks
yer destination?"
She herself had been making for the
Woodland Realm to visit her brother,
made Squire for King Thranduil. She
didn't have reason to mistrust the
stranger, but nor was she foolish
enough to let her guard down.
'Then perhaps you would consent to accompany me?'
There’s a tease in his voice, reminiscent of his days as an uncle.
As a father.
'The road's no place for an old man.'
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( dvcrg )
"Adad, you promised to teach
me how to shoot a bow. Do you
think we could do tha' today?"
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"I mean no offense, but
I am perfectly capable
of handling myself on
the road, stranger."
gazukh
'A child should not travel alone.'
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"When is he not moping in the
library, dear brother of mine?
The day we p r y him from his
books will be the very same
day the stars fall from the sky."
SISTER. HAS my dear big brother decided to join us? Or is he still moping in his library?
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( hulekrcne )
"Say Hîr, whaddya say we sneak
over to Dale? Or are you gonna
d i t c h me again for your books?"
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"My mother would find wisdom
in those words. I haven't bin'
in woods enough to know of what
you mean."
+gazukh
"Anything can happen
in the woods. Yae
jus’ have tae look around
for it.”
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[ courageouslionheart ]
"Say, cousin of mine. Do you want
to go train with me? Hîr is bein' a
royal brat and would rather read
his books."
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I swear it by earth and water.
I swear it by bronze and iron.
We swear it by ice and fire.
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Starter call !!
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I'll be properly on this account tomorrow (or rather sunday since a college friend is coming into town) when I won't be breakin' everyone's tags. You can find me on Tau or Serg for now! You can also like this and I'll whip up a starter when I can! c:
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