One Ring. Accidental Voice

[spiderbait]

Sam? Samwise Gamgee?

... What an awful mistake I've made. Things all went black, and a sharp pain filled me, deep in my back and heart and encompassed me whole. This place, it isn't the place I left. This is not the tunnel, not even the mountain pass.

This strange book, and these strange wings... what has happened to me? More aches, pains unfamiliar, are stuck in me, now. They run not as deep, but are strong enough for remembering. My task... no guide, no companion, my Sam... not even the voice in my head to give me any guide. The weight of the eye is gone, but now what am I to do?

Sam, oh Sam, I'm so sorry... I'm so sorry...

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[voice]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

I suppose I am not yet so tired that I can't find my way there. I have walked this much... I will find my way. Is there anything that might mark the way?

[voice]

[chaincutter]

One river flows south from the mountains and through the village to a lake. Another flows west from the village, to another lake. If you see farmland, you're to the northeast. If you cannot walk it, you should ask for aid.

[voice]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

... I believe I'll be alright to find it. I won't need help. [ Even if he does, he can't trust these people yet, his shirt is missing and there is only so much he can do to keep the ring from their grasp in this weakened state. ]

[voice]

[chaincutter]

When you do, you'll want your things. Check the shops. The explanation is less trying when clothed and armed.

...And when delivered by a person, not a talking book.

[voice]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

They've been taken to be sold? I don't have a coin to me, with them gone.

That... would be much less unsettling.

[voice]

[chaincutter]

There is no coin here. Just take them. They're your possessions.

[voice]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

I-- very well. [ He sounds unsure. This place makes so little sense to him. Maybe he has lost his mind. He would not be surprised, anymore. ]

[voice]

[chaincutter]

If you've questions, I may answer them.

[voice]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

That would be very kind of you, sir.

[voice]

[chaincutter]

When one comes to you, use the journal to reach me. For now, perhaps some time to think...?

[voice]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

Some time to think... yes, that would be good, for now.