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[rabidsamfan]

A Noble Thing

This lake is the loveliest thing I've seen since Lorien, hidden by trees, touched by the warmth of spring, with only iris-swords set to guard it. The water is as sweet as the air -- even Smeagol appreciates it. He dives like a heron in search of supper. "It'll take the stink off him some, and about time." Your eyes are tired but they crinkle at the corners. "A bath wouldn't hurt you none, either, sir."

"A bath?" I repeat, as if I'd forgotten the word.

"Why not?" you say. "The water isn't hot, but the sun has warmed the shallows," and take a bar of soap from your pack as if it were a commonplace to have such niceties so close to the Black Land.




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[girlofring.livejournal.com]

A very Noble Thing. A simple pleasure of a bath.

[tialys.livejournal.com]

Beautiful as always! You always write the most amazing last lines.

[lame-pegasus.livejournal.com]

This lake is the loveliest thing I've seen since Lorien, hidden by trees, touched by the warmth of spring, with only iris-swords set to guard it.

I can see it in front of my eyes - how beautiful! And thank God that I didn't post your drabbles officially yet - one more for chapter one!

[rubynye.livejournal.com]

Now I'll go off to work with that lovely image in my head. :)

Will not slashify the moment, no I will not....

[elwenlj.livejournal.com]

I love this series of drabbles. Your descriptions are perfect and the little insights into the characters are tender.

I particularly liked your description here of the iris swords guarding the pool.

[graewolf.livejournal.com]

My icon says it.... except your name should be in there somewhere. :-)