Concerning hobbits, but the hobbits themselves speak rarely in this one. I suspect that Gandalf knew that Boromir desired the Ring, so this has undertones of that suspicion. Still, I think that Boromir's affection for the hobbits battled with his desire for the Ring. Theological Bunny, two or three speakers, as always PLEASE POST REVIEW.
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“Do you really believe this is wise, Mithrandir?”
“Believe what is wise?”
“Taking along all these….these…halflings!”
“If not wise, then unavoidable. One is the Ringbearer, the other three will not be parted from him.”
“I believe the younger ones think it some sort of game, some novelty that they can have fun with. They don’t even seem to know what we’re trying to do!”
“You are probably right. Thus far, everything has been a game for the younger ones. In many ways they are still children.”
“It seems wrong, somehow, to make them grow up so fast.”
“It will take a lot to make those two grow up. But I believe it is for the better, somehow.”
“If you say so. *smiles* They ARE funny creatures, aren’t they?”
“Funny isn’t the word I would’ve used. Odd, perhaps. Brave, courageous, surprising, fascinating. Words of that sort.”
“Surprising?”
“Yes. It certainly surprised me when Frodo agreed to take the Ring all the way to Mordor and beyond, if necessary. Out of nature for a hobbit, to say the least.”
“I saw your face at the council when he agreed. You did not look pleased.”
*silence*
“Mithrandir?”
“I wasn’t. I thought that nothing good could come out of this. Now I know differently.”
“You think it will change him?”
“Of course.”
“For the better, or the worse?”
“That remains yet to be seen.”
*from behind* “PIPPIN!!! STOP THAT OR SO HELP ME I’LL……”
*smile* “Fascinating is right, Mithrandir. *pause* What about the younger two? How will they change?”
“I am a wizard, not a prophet. I don’t know how Meridoc and Peregrin will change. Perhaps aqquire some sense, at the least.”
“I can’t shake this feeling of regret. As if I am taking advantage of their…their….”
“Innocence? You are not taking advantage of anything, Boromir, son of Denethor. ”
*from behind* “PIPPIN!!”
*smile* “I will deal with them.” *footsteps leading away*
‘At least, you aren’t taking advantage, yet.” *sigh*