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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 8h

Just once. When I was young, I was following my old friend around when a very large bear appeared. I ran and hid. I was terrified but didn't want to leave my friend behind. I hid and watched. To my surprise, the bear transformed into a very tall man. Beorn was his name.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 21h

No, there are no evil bears that do that. Most bears will avoid people. They just want to be left alone to eat their berries and catch their fish. But, my old friend told me of a being who lives near the Mirkwood. A being that can turn into a bear. He said that he was very old and very wise.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 1d

Indeed there are. They live in hollow trees most of the time. Long before people kept hives, they would search for them to get some honey. I used to hear about bee charmers. I would say you are a sort of a bee charmer, Smoggy.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 1d

Well, we can rest for a bit. Is there anything any of you want to learn about the forest?

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 1d

*Talion points at the elfling who is having trouble keeping his eyes open* It seems like someone is needing a nap.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

I have a feeling that Ernil is going to have sleepless nights in the future.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Don't worry, Anna! I won't let him turn me into a prince!

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

*Starts to laugh* That he does! I am sure he would clean me up given the chance.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Ooc: It truly is a sewer. I only use it now for a group chat with friends. We are all waiting for group chats here, then completely done with it.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

It sure sounds like it. They are really noisy neighbors aren't they? I feel sorry for whoever has to clean up after that party!

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

*Wrapping his arms around her* There is nothing to be afraid of. Old Eru is just moving his throne because he needs to dust under it! See that lightning out there? Auntie Squeak can do that with a flick of her fingers and she isn't scary at all. That is just the valar's fireworks.

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Child of Twilight Art @lomionart.bsky.social · 2d

Ohh my 🥺 I feel so honoured and touched 🥰

Reflective Rambling / Nalana / Cassie @reflectiverambling.bsky.social · 2d

truly stretching the 'loneliness' prompt. Entirely self indulgent and a nod to @lomionart.bsky.social for always being so kind...and hopefully forgiving for me stealing their #maeglin for an unsolicited #saplingnote crossover.

This is about a week's worth of words for El

#tolkientober #fanart

M-m-m-mister Ma-Mae...Maeglin? Er. Lord. Sir. Um...

I...I know s..strangers prob...probably are mean to you 'c-cause you did some bad things. Buh...But Mother taught me that people only do bad things if they're sad. Or if they didn't have someone to help them. An...And I don't know what I'd do if I lost Mother...Or if Ada wasn't very nice even if we gave him all kinds of chances and love.

And it doesn't feel great when people don't really want to be with you. They just like things they can get from you. Most people want to know Ada or like playing with Ani and get stuck with me. That's okay. I don't like a lot of their games anyway.

Mother says that you shouldn't listen to those who don't really want to get to know us. Everyone makes mistakes. That doesn't mean they didn't learn! You should always help them do better. You shouldn't just think things about them and be rude. No one believes that Honeybract is just sleeping or that the Pups understand me. They laugh. They wouldn't if they'd really listen or if they heard Theo and Ada tell them about meeting Honeybract's family. Or that we didn't even have to train the pups much!

Elves aren't better than humans either! They even lie! Ada's Adar says all sorts of nasty things that aren't true. He calls Mother all sorts of names. He says we're abom-ba-d-amations. I know I -shouldn't- call anyone stupid...but how can Lira and Baur be abom-ba-da-mations? Babies can't be bad. They can't even talk!

Um..er...sorry..uh..I mean...you shouldn't always believe everything you hear. No one should be lonely. That doesn't help your heart get better. And, um, I don't know when your begetting day is. It's not..not much but, um....

“This is from Honeybract and me. My pups wanted you to have their favorite stick. Whisper But I think it's just because they hoped you might visit and play some time. That's kind of selfish so...so...you really don't have to. But..um...”

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, it does! *As he sees little Talion jump at the sound of thunder* My mother used to tell me that thunder is just Eru moving his furniture around. He gets a bit noisy about it at times, doesn't he, little Talion?

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

*Pausing with a sandwich halfway to his mouth, he looks at Anna, then tries not to laugh* You are very much like your father, little one. He doesn't care for it either. 🤭

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Me and I am sure all these little rascals are hungry too. Shall we spread a blanket on the floor right here in front of the fire for our picnic?

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

*Laughs as he is knocked over by little ones of all descriptions* This is better than all the riches of Middle Earth!

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, thunderstorms...and in the winter snow storms. I love all of you, and I don't want anything to happen to you. All of you are very precious to me and your parents. Now, promise me to not run off again like that.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

That's right. It is very easy to get lost in the forest, especially when you are small. Amia? What do you think?

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

*Talion sits on the hearth and looks at the young ones* Now, all of you, tell me why you should not run off from the adults while in a forest?

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Smoggy! *Goes into the other room and returns with towels for everyone. Sets Amia and the little spider in a chair by the fire.* Little Talion, let's set you and your raccoon in this chair. Smoggy sit on that stool. Now, who is hungry?

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

I agree! *wind starts to blow* Follow me!There is a shortcut! *Continues to hold Amia under his arm as she squirming the little spider giggles. They arrive just as the storm hits*

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

*Loud clap of thunder* So am I. *Disappears into the unseen then reappears with a small squirming uruk under his arm* Found a Scamp, now let's head back to the cottage until the storm blows over!

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Oh, Looks like the elf wants to eat at the cottage! *thunder* Alright Scamp. Time to come out!

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Of course! *Looks up at the sky* Looks like a thunderstorm is coming. Shall we enjoy your picnic at the cottage? Little ztalion and Amia will be fine.

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Nazgul no9 @nazgulno9.bsky.social · 2d

Who? *winks at Anna* I thought they just wanted to stay here.

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