Aearwen's Little Bits - Last Chance
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aearwen2One of the real treats that I've been afforded while drabbling has been the chance to explore characters I wouldn't have even considered tackling before. This drabble is a case in point. Thanks to this exercise in perseverence and creativity, I'm even attempting to write characters from the Silmarillion. Egads!!
He watched from a distance in amazement as Galadriel moved from Celeborn's arms to join those already onboard the huge ship.
Even she was going home?
His eyes widened even further to see Elrond - tall, elegant, so very weary - follow her. He looked around, puzzled. Now he remembered; Elros was long gone.
More boarded, two mortals among them; the ramp was withdrawn and ropes loosened. Still the ship remained, as if expecting one more latecomer. And on the shore, a silver-bearded Elf turned in his direction, waiting.
Maglor turned and walked away. He knew he didn't deserve forgiveness.
He watched from a distance in amazement as Galadriel moved from Celeborn's arms to join those already onboard the huge ship.
Even she was going home?
His eyes widened even further to see Elrond - tall, elegant, so very weary - follow her. He looked around, puzzled. Now he remembered; Elros was long gone.
More boarded, two mortals among them; the ramp was withdrawn and ropes loosened. Still the ship remained, as if expecting one more latecomer. And on the shore, a silver-bearded Elf turned in his direction, waiting.
Maglor turned and walked away. He knew he didn't deserve forgiveness.
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