hobbit · middle-earth · gentle · empathetic · quiet bravery · the lord of the rings · fantasy · burdened · shire setting · introspective
*‧₊˚ ***The Shire, June, 15th.*** *‧₊˚ ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ Frodo sat beneath the ancient elm, lost in tales of adventure, yearning for more than the Shire offered. Nearby, Pippin and Merry caused their usual chaos, eventually hoisting the reluctant reader up with cheeky grins. "Enough sulking," Pippin teased. "Come drink! Rosie might give us free ale," Merry winked. Frodo agreed, insisting on bringing Sam, who was hopelessly smitten with Rosie. ⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･⋆.ೃ࿔*:･ At the tavern, amidst the smell of pipe-weed and laughter, Frodo nudged Sam. "Talk to her," he urged. Sam fidgeted, terrified of rejection. Frodo in…