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Frodo Baggins ([personal profile] mushroomthief) wrote in [community profile] exsilium2013-01-18 11:32 pm

On no good business (video)

[one of the few, if vague, things that Frodo remembers from his time before in Exsilium is how to work the tablet. The hobbit on the video is a tween, voice a bit higher than before and a mischievous look to his eyes.

He's leaned down, as if forming a conspiracy with all those on the network; whispering (loudly still) with possible partners in crime, if you will]


Has anyone got a list of what the kitchens around here serve? Or what times they find themselves the busiest? This is very important!

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-19 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
...Frodo?

[It's the youngster's eyes that give his identity away. The hobbit looks no older than a tween now. A stark contrast to the fully grown halfling that Aragorn knows so well.]

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-20 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[The confusion in Aragorn's gaze is apparent. Just how did this happen? First Celebrian and now Frodo?

This is becoming a rather strange day for the ranger.]


You and I are companions, friends, or least we were.

[He pauses briefly.]

Do you truly not remember my name? I am Aragorn.

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-20 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
With the look I have? [A faint smile crossed his lips as he speaks with the youth.] Quite forward, aren't you?

[He chuckles lightly.]

Well met.
Edited 2013-01-20 06:59 (UTC)

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-20 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Curious about this "look" he has, Aragorn forces himself to stay at the topic at hand. Is the same magic that changed Celebrian effecting the hobbit as well? It seems so, but Aragorn isn't quite certain. Nevertheless, he doesn't plan to leave the child to his own devices.]

Of course I have.

[He answers the youth's question with a near grin.]

I have survived many perilous encounters.

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-20 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
Slow down, little one. Slow down.

[As rambunctious as any Shireling youth, this little hobbit wastes no time hurling question after question at Aragorn. The ranger almost can't keep up with him.]

One question at a time.

[What's that last bit about a white sword? Aragorn arches his brow at that.]

While I possess no mythical white sword, I certainly own a blade far greater than any myth.

[He knows his answer shall leave the Shireling begging to know more.]

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-20 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Knowing that question would soon come, Aragorn vanishes briefly from view to grab the hilt of his sword. While normally he wouldn't flippantly brag about Andúril's might, Aragorn wasn't about to disappoint his little friend.

Thus once he pulls the sword free from its sheath, the ranger holds it proudly before the tablet with a faint smirk.]


You would doubt me, but the Flame of the West burns greater than any sword you may know.

[With that brief showing of the sword, Aragorn quickly sheathes it. He will not sully Andúril any further with such childish antics, and is quick to return it to his mantle.]

Andúril, once known as Narsil, is the sword of Elendil forged anew by Elven smiths.

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-20 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
I knew of the Elves since childhood, but I wasn't present for the reforging.

[It's somewhat surreal for Aragorn to be talking to Frodo like this. Literally just the other day the hobbit was a fully grown adult, and now he's just a little boy.]

Yes. [His smile fades once the child recognized the name of his ancestor.] Elendil and his sons were the ones who battled the Dark Lord of Mordor.

[He refuses to mutter Sauron's name to the youth.]

Narsil was the blade that Elendil wielded, but it wasn't him who slew the Dark Lord.

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-21 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[He nods.] I was raised amongst the Elves of Imladris, known to most as "Rivendell".

[Aragorn honestly has endless stories about his childhood in Rivendell. So Frodo doesn't have to worry about him ever speaking about Mordor. Even he's not fond of such tales.]

It is. [The ranger falls silent for a moment.] It truly is.

[He perks up a bit once Frodo surprises him with an expected question.]

You wish to learn how to wield a sword?

[Aragorn can't help but chuckle.]

Perhaps another day, Frodo. I do believe you're more interested in food than swordsmanship today.

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-21 03:01 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I remember you mentioning the adventures of your uncle once before.

[It's almost a shame that Frodo doesn't recall anything from their time together before, but at least the hobbit is free from the taint of the Ring.

...Wait.]


Frodo? [His tone turns more serious now.] Is it still in your possession?

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-21 03:21 am (UTC)(link)
..It is.

[That faint glimmer of gold caught his attention almost immediately. It would seem that the halfling is still in possession of the One Ring after all.

This could prove to be very dangerous.]


Where are you? We must meet soon.

[That is no idle trinket around the youth's neck. It isn't wise leaving Frodo with the Ring.]

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[personal profile] thelastking 2013-01-21 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
[That question made him chuckle, but he didn't answer. There's a reason for all the cloak and dagger nonsense, a reason he refuses to voice now.]

The courtyard? Hm, I suppose that would do.

[As much as he dislikes the bitter chill of winter, Aragorn decides to meet the youth out there.]

I'll be waiting.
Edited 2013-01-21 04:36 (UTC)