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[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

[It seemed that the community had the power to gaze into the soul's of those who visited it, drawing out the sins or virtues that lurked beneath the surface. In that respect, it was not unlike the One Ring. The time of Faramir's temptation has passed - he knew that he would not take it now, even if it was offered to him - but there had been a moment, a long and terrible moment, when he had thought to take it from Frodo and hand it over to his father, finally proving himself to be the equal of his brother. He had believed that any traces of envy that had lurked within him had been extinguished at the same time as those foolish desires. Now, however, that sin burned free and bright in his chest.

He was jealous of his brother and the place that Boromir held in his father's heart.

He was jealous of the Lady Éowyn's affection for Aragorn.

He was jealous, most of all, of the freedom and happiness available to those in worlds beyond Middle-earth, a kingdom shrouded in a darkness that it did not deserve.]

It is difficult, at times, to visit this community. I grow tired of observing worlds were the hope and happiness that has long since deserted my own people can be seen so clearly.

Comments

[lanternlooking.livejournal.com]

Goodness! Do you have to be so depressing? You're ruining a perfectly good mood.

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

My apologies, my lady. I speak only the truth.

[lanternlooking.livejournal.com]

If you're so depressed you should just think of my lovely face. That will make you feel better.

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

It will remind me of the life and beauty that will never again be seen in Gondor.

[lanternlooking.livejournal.com]

How rude! My face should inspire joy, not sorrow!

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

I meant no insult.

[womanofvalor.livejournal.com]

My lord?

[ such an admission was difficult to hear, for she had always drawn hope from lord faramir - and at a joyous time like this, with rohan's recent defeat of isengard, hope had recently become quite bountiful. ]

Has something befallen Gondor?

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

No, not yet. I merely find myself with time to think.

[womanofvalour.livejournal.com]

I understand your sentiments, for I share them at times. Especially when our days seem so bleak.

But to hear them from you, Lord Faramir, I-- [ she pauses, trying to find to right words to say. ] It is quite surprising.

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

I did not mean to cause you sorrow, my lady. It is fortunate that you will be able to find comfort elsewhere.

[womanofvalor.livejournal.com]

Elsewhere, my lord?

[cinnasteam.livejournal.com]

Is your world going through a rough time too?

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

It is. I am sorry to hear that your world is the same.

[cinnasteam.livejournal.com]

Do you have friends or family to turn to for support? My friends tell me that in the end this will be for the best. That happier times will return. I can only hope they are right.

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

My father has no love for his youngest son. My brother held his heart and he has been taken from us both.

I am not as fortunate as you.

[not_a_clotpole]

[The sudden appearance of Faramir's image in the pages of his book is more than a little surprising for Arthur.]

"It seems the future is in general is in better shape than our time." [They might not be from the same time in reality, but generally speaking...]

"Perhaps that means we did a good job?"

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

Perhaps your world is simply more fortunate than my own.

[not_a_clotpole]

[Arthur purses his lips.] "I'm not entirely sure about that...my father is still unwell and there is word my half-sister is wandering about." [He shakes his head.]

"What's happening where you are that's brought on this dark mood of yours?"

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

Your half sister? I have not heard her name before. You speak of her as if she is no friend of your kingdom.

Nothing, sire. I simply find myself with time to think.

[not_a_clotpole]

[Arthur winces.] "I'd rather not think about her...she... She's an enemy of Camelot now, and would kill those who were once her friends."

[He sighs and pinches the bridge of his nose.]

"Thinking can be dangerous I find. You'd be better off going on a hunt."

[makewayforroze.livejournal.com]

[She's affected too but the greed is put aside for a moment.]

Are you alright?

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

I am only accepting that which I kept hidden from myself.

[makewayforroze.livejournal.com]

I don't believe that. Even if your world is in trouble, you're the kind of person who would want others to be happy.

[ifishouldreturn.livejournal.com]

Am I not allowed to wish for happiness for myself?

[makewayforroze.livejournal.com]

Of course you are, I wish it for you too. But you won't get it through the sadness of your friends.