T – Like a Turgid Turgon

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Written for the "There and Back " Challenge

Unwillingly to school

Your tutor tells me you have not been paying attention,” Faramir said sternly.

“I hate history!” Elboron grumbled. "Nothing but turgid prose about long dead people! What do they matter now?”

Faramir picked up the book and studied it. “These people were your longfathers, Turgon, your great-great grandfather, for example, saw Sauron again take up residence in Mordor.”

“They are still dull,” Elboron protested.

“Had Turgon not lived, you would not be here today,” Faramir informed him dryly.

“Truly?”

“Yes, truly, think on that, ion nîn.”

“Perhaps he is not so turgid after all.” Elboron finally settled with his book.