| As I re-read this story, I'm struck by the visual imagry of it. Each movement made in this favored ritual beautifully described. His memories brought to clear light on this eve of his departing. And how beautiful is his memory of the first time completeing this ritual of making tea. His initiation into a new home with bilbo! Quietly perfect. Do you think on the quest, he thought still of that undrunk tea? the water hanging on it's hook? Did he despair at the thought of the SB's now using that kettle in that kitchen? Poor guy! the ring taking hold on him and now this. . . Or, perhaps he later came back with his friends and completed the ritual iwth their love and support around him. . . and it was THIS memory that helped sustain him throuigh morder. Well, that and others. Anyhoo.nicely done little story. Sweetly done indeed. I'd love to see more little glimpses like this.! |
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