Drabble, Speak No Lies

[fredbassett]

Title : Speak No Lies
Author : fredbassett
Fandom : The Lord of the Rings
Rating : 12
Characters : Bilbo, Lindir
Disclaimer : Not mine, no money made, don’t sue.
Spoilers : None
Summary : Written for the Tolkien 100 challenge, The Last Homely House

“You will catch a chill, and then what will be said of the hospitality of this house, Master Hobbit?”

A warm blanket settled around Bilbo’s shoulders.

“Have I sent him to his doom, Lindir?”

“I know not,” the elf said.

The nine travellers had long since passed from their sight, but Bilbo was reluctant to turn away. “No words of false comfort, my friend?”

“I would not insult you with such,” Lindir said softly. “Come, Bilbo, there are songs to be written. Time will pass more quickly that way.”

Bilbo sighed and turned away.

Lindir was right. He needed music.

Comments

[shirebound]

I like that. It's wonderful that Bilbo has friends in Rivendell who look out for him.

[fredbassett]

Thank you! I was rather struck by the glimpse we got of the friendship between these two in the book.

[liadt]

Aw, Lindir is very kind.

[fredbassett]

I definitely got strong feelings of friendship from those two in the book.

[adafrog.livejournal.com]

*smiles*

[fredbassett]

Thank you!

[hhimring]

It's good that Bilbo has Lindir to support and distract him. Waiting is less dangerous than wandering in the wild, but can be very hard.

[fredbassett]

Thanks. It must have been desperately hard for him to watch them go.

[fififolle]

They are great together. Lovely read.

[fredbassett]

Thanks!

[justjo2u]

Awww what a lovely moment.

[fredbassett]

Thank you :)

[wulfila.livejournal.com]

This is very nice and touching, especially since "no words of false comfort" are offered, but very really comfort and kindness is forthcoming instead.

[fredbassett]

Thank you! I can't see elves as being ones for platitudes.