Two Humans. Action.

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[ And here sets out one of the smaller New Feathers, from the shops and from the town and from all the buildings, he is walking. With a bag over his shoulder, Frodo goes, trying to bring as little attention to himself as he can.

How he longs to stay in a warm bed, here, and amongst the sounds of people. Mr. Baggins, he knows better. The subtle jingle of the chain around his neck is enough to remind him that, no matter how quiet, how distant and blurred the will of the Ring might be, he cannot risk laying madness on these people. Even Sam, in his steadfast loyalty, and Galadriel, in her beauty and wisdom, had their minds drawn, even if just a little, by the ring. As kind as their faces and offers are, would they really be strong enough to keep their hands and minds stayed against its seduction?

There is no need to test these poor people with such a thing. It is his burden.

So Frodo has decided to settle himself in a camp of his making, outside of the village, but, he hopes, somewhere away from this beast that wanders the forest. Where? He does not know... but wandering is a part of Frodo's stretched-too-big world, now, so he will bear a bit of exploration.

He will be passing through the town with his large bag and a somber smile, a sprig of grass in his mouth and a pub song quiet in his throat. Though he might be hesitant, feel free to stop him to chat or ask what a small child is doing wandering around with no shoes on. ]

Comments

[harthad.livejournal.com]

I've decided to do some exploring of the place. There's much I need to learn. [ And he needs to find a good place to settle himself. ]

[lostinmyway]

I love exploring! Where are we going first? […Wait.]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

I imagine I'll follow the river a ways. [ Wait, did he hear... ]

[lostinmyway]

Oh, that's nice. The river is so pretty.

[harthad.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes... but I do wonder why you've decided to join me?

[lostinmyway]

Oh, it's always more fun to travel with friends. [It doesn't take long to earn that designation with Grune.]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

Friends? ... Yes, a friend does make a journey easier. [ He supposes he can accept her self-invite along. ]

[lostinmyway]

[She nods.] That way, you have someone to talk to and to cheer you on.

[harthad.livejournal.com]

And to keep you on the right path. To keep your mind and heart from straying, on a long climb with too many a trouble in your way.

[lostinmyway]

Yes, it's easy to get lost even when you have a map sometimes. But finding yourself somewhere else is fun, too! [Sadly, she's…not being metaphorical.]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

... For me, getting lost in any way might end in all things ending. I can't hold such optimism about it, I am afraid to say.

[lostinmyway]

Don't worry, I'm sure everything will turn out all right in the end. [She gives him a big, encouraging smile.]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

[ He has no such hopes. ] So long as I complete it... I believe I can be content with that much.

[lostinmyway]

That's the spirit! Just do your best!

[harthad.livejournal.com]

Would you happen to know an out of the way place to set up a camp?

[lostinmyway]

Oh, are you going on a camping trip?

[harthad.livejournal.com]

Well, for lack of better words, I will call it a camping trip that will last me a long while here. I will be camping, yes.

[lostinmyway]

Camping is so much fun. [She's completely missing what Frodo is actually saying here.] Maybe you should try camping by the lake! It's very beautiful.

[harthad.livejournal.com]

Through the book, I have been told the lake is quite nice. As I said there, the water is what worries me. Should I find good dwelling nearby without being too close, I may just stake myself there as I've had suggested to me.

[lostinmyway]

That would be very nice. Then I could come visit you!

[harthad.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't mind it, Miss. Should I decide to camp there or elsewhere, I'll be glad to tell you of it.

[lostinmyway]

Maybe we could go camping together for a little while. [And scare the crap out of Grune's housemates when she forgets to tell them where she's gone.]

[harthad.livejournal.com]

[ For as nice as company sound right now, it... would most like defeat the purpose. ]

My apologies, but this is a thing I must do on my own.

[lostinmyway]

Oh, why is that?

[harthad.livejournal.com]

It is a long tale and I'm afraid it is one I must keep to myself, Miss.