Title: Not my Cup of Tea
Author: Linda Hoyland
Characters/Pairing: Aragorn, Faramir, OMCS
Rating: PG
Warnings: none
Word count: 100
Book/Source: LOTR book-verse
Disclaimer - These characters all belong to the estate of J.R.R. Tolkien. This story was written for pleasure and not for financial gain.
With thanks to my friends on LJ for their help.

"What a strange sport!" Faramir remarked as he observed the wrestlers at the fair.

"It is indeed," Aragorn replied. "I would liefer go swimming or practise with sword or bow when I desire exercise. I have studied unarmed combat, but never wrestling."

"Is it true that Elves wrestle without clothing?" Faramir enquired.

"On occasion they do."

Faramir shuddered. "A curious pastime indeed!" The two men applauded as one of the wrestlers emerged the victor. Aragorn presented a prize to the winner.

"Let us go and watch the archery now," said the King. "That is far more to my liking."

You can read more about Elven wresting in "The Elven Way" at

http://www.naiceanilme.net/viewstory.php?sid=1541&chapter=1