dictated

[bronwe]

Well, I say that should put me off pies for quite awhile, mushroom or not!

But stories are always in short supply, at least in my reckoning, and I thought others might like to join me in sharing a few tales over a cup of tea --and mushroom pies, if those are to your taste. I would tell you of Tom Bombadil the Eldest, who once went boating down the Brandywine to meet the Little Folk, and Goldberry singing her rain-song to usher in the new season.

To spring, I hope.

Comments

[findatree]

I'd love to hear the story!

[bronwe]

Splendid! But you must share one of your own too.

[findatree]

I can do that! I know some really good ones!

/dictated for now

[theabjectauthor]

Stories are always to my taste, Frodo, and I have some cheese that might go quite well with your pies and tea. Where can I meet you?

yay

[bronwe]

The library should do. I'm afraid the ceiling is rather low in my room and I wouldn't want to see any accidents.

[theabjectauthor]

The castle really is quite accommodating for its residents, when it isn't turning us into the elderly, taking our memories and abilities, or ripping us from the places and people we know, isn't it?

I'll be with you shortly. Which floor of the library shall we meet on? The third has good light this time of day ...

dictated;

[storiestotell]

A story sounds wonderful!

dictated forever; and perfect username is perfect!

[bronwe]

Might we hear one of your own too?

it is! ALL THE STORIES TO TELL

[storiestotell]

One, two, three-- I'd be more than happy to share as many stories for as long as people want to hear them.

[save_the_souls]

Mushroom pies?

But..sure! It's always nice to hear new stories!

[bronwe]

Good! The more the merrier. And you won't be obliged to eat the mushroom pies.

[save_the_souls]

Hey, if they're good I wouldn't mind trying them!

Where would we meet?

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

To spring.

[ Jade's voice is soft and pleased. ]

That sounds really nice. Where at?

dictated;

[bronwe]

The winter has had its hold for quite long enough!

We will be meeting by the library today.

dictated;

[nukeoleptic]

Then I'll meet you in the library.

Dictated

[patching_up]

[That voice...!]

N-n-- Nine?!

Is that you?

[None of the things he's talking about sound familiar, but the voice he hears over the journal is almost unmistakable.]

Dictated :')

[bronwe]

Nine? [ There were nine in the fellowship. Is he number nine or number one, in that case? ]

I more often go by Frodo...

Dictated forever (sob ;; )

[patching_up]

Huh...?

[He goes quiet for a moment. He could have sworn...]

You're... not Nine? But-- you sound just like him.

Dictated.

[lupinotuum]

I'm always up for a good cup of tea and a story. I'll meet you in the library, shall I?

Dictated forever!

[bronwe]

Yes! We will have quite a few joining us shortly.

[ A beat. ] How have you been?

Dictated forever!

[lupinotuum]

Excellent. I'll be up there as soon as I can, just tidying up a little bit.

[ There's a small hint of a smile in his voice. ] I've been well, thank you Frodo. How have you been?

[willrememberthat]

I'd like to hear!

[bronwe]

And you will!

I'm sure you have many stories to tell too.

this is totally not late

[inafadingcrown]

Iarwain Ben-adar we call him- Oldest and Fatherless.

no never laaate

[bronwe]

Iarwain Ben-adar. [ He does try to mimic her pronunciation. ]

He seems a terribly joyful fellow for being so old. The elves seem... sadder to me, their smiles tinged with sorrow.