Writing Letters by the Great Hall Fire
Since the warrior's mun is working from a really, really slow machine, he decides to forgo the links and simply lays out various wrapped gifts of Tibetan armor, Mongolian swords, golden prayerwheels, pashmina cloaks, lapis jewelry, and naughty artwork from India under the tree for his family and friends to find.
The household is asleep, the fire crackling brightly, and outside the winter wind blows softly against the shutters. A good time for writing letters, really.
Dear Eomer,
This is just a short message, since I am not sure when you will return to the keep. I will leave it in our usual place-- I know you will look there, I know you will find it.
First, I want to thank you again for your gift. I know what steeds mean to you and to your family, and I am moved beyond words that you would give me such a gift. I feel your love in it, and I am moved to tenderness.
I love you my friend... my ebloved... and I think the best way for me to show that and recognize our soul bond is for me to accept what has changed. It isn't easy for me. You know that. I would love to talk more with you when you are ready, and I will try to not be so needy. Although I am sad to see our relationship change, maybe it is for the better.
I am happy for you and Luthien. I am happy for the joy that you share. It may very well be that I am not meant to have what you two are able share, but I can accept that. Please stay close to me, somehow. Don't go away. I promise you... and this is my most solemn vow to both you and to our daughter... that I am here in Arda to stay.
I will never leave agin.
Love,
Boromir
Dear Lothiriel,
My darling cousin, please read further bfore you throw this missive on the fire and curse my name. I never meant to hurt you, but I fear that I have, and it is time for me to take responsibility for that. I am sorry for anything I have done that has caused you pain. Will you meet me and talk?
I love you, my sweet bone, and I always have. Things are changing, and I want us to at least be on speaking terms again.
I await your missive,
Love,
Boromir
Dear Legolas,
Merry Erumas, my dear one! I am sending you the best of all of the pashmina cloaks I found in Tibet, and I hope it finds you well. I miss you terribly, more than I can even begin to express. Are you coming this way soon? Please let's spend some time together.
Love,
Boromir
Dear Haldir,
Please come and see me at your earliest chance. I am very worried about Faramir, and I know you are concerned as well. Your bond with him is likely closer than mine-- there is something in this that feels to me to be in shadow, unknowable, and I am hoping that maybe together we can understand what this is about and help him. I am very uneasy. This feeling just bwill not leave. Please talk to me....
Thank you,
Boromir
The household is asleep, the fire crackling brightly, and outside the winter wind blows softly against the shutters. A good time for writing letters, really.
Dear Eomer,
This is just a short message, since I am not sure when you will return to the keep. I will leave it in our usual place-- I know you will look there, I know you will find it.
First, I want to thank you again for your gift. I know what steeds mean to you and to your family, and I am moved beyond words that you would give me such a gift. I feel your love in it, and I am moved to tenderness.
I love you my friend... my ebloved... and I think the best way for me to show that and recognize our soul bond is for me to accept what has changed. It isn't easy for me. You know that. I would love to talk more with you when you are ready, and I will try to not be so needy. Although I am sad to see our relationship change, maybe it is for the better.
I am happy for you and Luthien. I am happy for the joy that you share. It may very well be that I am not meant to have what you two are able share, but I can accept that. Please stay close to me, somehow. Don't go away. I promise you... and this is my most solemn vow to both you and to our daughter... that I am here in Arda to stay.
I will never leave agin.
Love,
Boromir
Dear Lothiriel,
My darling cousin, please read further bfore you throw this missive on the fire and curse my name. I never meant to hurt you, but I fear that I have, and it is time for me to take responsibility for that. I am sorry for anything I have done that has caused you pain. Will you meet me and talk?
I love you, my sweet bone, and I always have. Things are changing, and I want us to at least be on speaking terms again.
I await your missive,
Love,
Boromir
Dear Legolas,
Merry Erumas, my dear one! I am sending you the best of all of the pashmina cloaks I found in Tibet, and I hope it finds you well. I miss you terribly, more than I can even begin to express. Are you coming this way soon? Please let's spend some time together.
Love,
Boromir
Dear Haldir,
Please come and see me at your earliest chance. I am very worried about Faramir, and I know you are concerned as well. Your bond with him is likely closer than mine-- there is something in this that feels to me to be in shadow, unknowable, and I am hoping that maybe together we can understand what this is about and help him. I am very uneasy. This feeling just bwill not leave. Please talk to me....
Thank you,
Boromir