Snake!

[jay_of_lasgalen]

Author: Jay of Lasgalen
Title: Snake!
Characters:  Estel and Elrohir
Rating: G
Source: LOTR
Disclaimer: Tolkien's; not mine

Summary:  Estel has a narrow escape.  Written for the 'Coil' challenge.

Comments

[curiouswombat]

Probably a good thing that someone scared the snake!

[jay_of_lasgalen]

The snake was just minding its own business! It's gone off for a quiet snooze where it won't be poked at :)

[kortirion]

Ah yes - the child's response to the natural world: 'if in doubt... jab it with a stick!' ^_~

[jay_of_lasgalen]

In this case, a stick is better than his fingers ...

[clodia_metelli]

Oh dear, that child has a lot to learn before he can call himself a Ranger... and pity the nerves of those who'll have to teach him! Delightful, thank you!

[jay_of_lasgalen]

I think the twins keeping a watch on Estel is payback for all their youthful misadventures!

[clodia_metelli]

Thanks! It was made for me by gogollescent -- I'm sure she won't mind you ganking it, as long as you credit her.

[shirebound]

I suspect Estel will remember this event, with gratitude, during his life as a Ranger.

[jay_of_lasgalen]

Of course he will - and point out that he, not Elrohir, actually saw the snake!

[azalaisdep]

Hah, I love the image of IndignantToddler!Estel. Who will learn, as he grows up, only to poke with sharp pointy implements things/people that really need poking with sharp pointy implements...

[jay_of_lasgalen]

Yes - and that he should let sleeping snakes lie ...