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[ringbearer]

[ on the screen is a small, unassuming character. the only startling thing about him is the large, tired blue eyes peering in. there's the glint of a chain beneath his clothes when he stirs, and over his body is a worn green cloak.

when he speaks, it's slowly, carefully. he looks pale, a bit shaken still from the network but his voice is sure: ]

While I haven't been here long, I'd like to leave as much as anyone else.

[ quietly: ]

I do not believe our homes are truly destroyed.

[ frodo's eyes lower, before he speaks again: ]

Not only that but I should like to know how many come from the world of Arda. Or 'Middle-earth'. To me, it is my home.

And..if any of you have seen a hobbit about my size, with lighter hair, a bit stout, with a frying pan? His name is Samwise Gamgee. Or perhaps a strange creature, who calls himself 'Smeagol' or 'Gollum'. He tends to like the shadows. I am..responsible for him.

[ it's sad how he's used to this. first the ship, now this strange place. it seems his road is far longer than he could have imagined, and frodo quietly despairs a little in his heart, though it stubbornly clings to hope. ]

If not, I would ask if any come from a ship called the 'Tranquility'. I had been dwelling there for a time, and would wish to know of it's fate. 

[ he seems to hesitate for a minute, but the question is necessary ]

Should you be from Middle-earth..I would ask if the Fellowship is a familiar word to any of you.

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[Video]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I'm sure that you know it is familiar to me. And I fear that you are the only Hobbit known to have set foot in this tower. Nor have I seen Gollum though he's a crafty creature.

[Video]

[ringbearer]

[ all disheartening news. he's far too used to glancing over at legolas at such a time, these past months, sharing the grim news, but for now, he's sitting quietly to himself. ]

It would be better if you hadn't.

[ said a bit grimly ]
I doubt he would show himself to any from Mirkwood let alone to any Man. He would have already sought me out.

..Still, I think it better to try.

[Video]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Worrying about you, Frodo.]

Quite true. I'm sure that he would have already. You can check each dorm room, everyone is given a room with their names marked outside of it. If his name is not marked, he is not here.

It is always better to try.

[voice]

[marchwarden]

...A strange creature? One who calls himself "Gollum"?

[ If Haldir ever seen Gollum, he would just put the poor creature out of its misery. No one should be made to suffer as badly as that monster. ]

I cannot say I know of him, but I certainly do realize that your dear companions are nowhere near.

[voice]

[ringbearer]

Yes. If you see him..I ask you please, not to harm him. I am responsible for him, as things stand.

[ it's hard to make frodo's already worn features look any more tired, but at that news, it seems it can be done. he's glad it's not video so he doesn't have to hide his face. ]

I will not give up looking for them, but thank you. I've no doubt you've all looked many times for any from our home.

[voice]

[marchwarden]

[ A slight sigh escaped the march warden when he heard that plea. It would seem that Frodo truly values this...Gollum. ]

I shall hold this promise to you, my friend. No harm shall come to him.

[ He frowns. ]

Indeed, I have.

[Video;] ((I warned you~))

[idol_support]

You're totally right! There's no way our homes are destroyed! People keep showing up and leaving and then coming back, and they couldn't do that if the places we came from are all gone, right?

[...He asked some questions, Rise...]

[The former idol tones it down as she continues, more apologetic and less spiritedly indignant.]

Oh, and sorry, but I haven't seen anyone around that fits your descriptions of either of those two people, and I've never heard of the Tranquility, either. But I haven't been here all that long, so maybe someone else will know.

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[ringbearer]

[ it's words of that nature that frodo hopes to hear. it doesn't sound out of the question, considering the tranquility. ]

Your words make sense. It was the same when I was on the ship, as well. People tend to come and leave then do it all again. Besides we have little reason to trust those that bring us here in the first place.

[ oh and then he's back to looking sober, distinctly tired. ]

I see. If you could perhaps look out for them, Miss? I'd be grateful to you.

[Video;]

[idol_support]

More like no reason, especially after all the awful things they put us through!

[WHOOPS, that was back to indignant, sorry. That sober look from him has her switching tracks completely, though, giving him a sunny smile and a friendly wink.]

I'll keep an eye out for 'em! Or, if you wanna be totally sure if they're here or not right away, I could do ya one better and do a scan of the Tower right now! The catch is, I'd need to know more about the people I'm looking for--usually some pretty deep, personal things work best. And...I don't know if you want to share something like that over the computer system here.

[Or with a complete stranger, but Rise doesn't say that part aloud, though she does think it.]

[Voice]

[great_king_of_evil]

Your world has been destroyed. Your home is no more. You can observe what little remains of it from the observatory stations. For that matter you can find yourself back to live in its ruins anytime.

[ Sent seconds letter as a text message to go along with the audio message: ]

Get over it.

[Voice]

[ringbearer]

[ the words are like the affect of a nazgul's blade. frodo stiffens until he finds it hard to breathe, one hand going to his chain as if it could provide some sort of twisted comfort. ]

I do not believe you--I'm of no mind to trust those that would see me as a captive.

[ he replies after a pause; a bit terse, sounding more worn than anything. ]

[Voice]

[great_king_of_evil]

"I do not believe you"
This is called denial.

"... as a captive."
Do you believe you are free? You are prisoner in this tower, under the control of the administrators. This defines captivity. If you pretend not to be a captive, then your case of denial is beyond redemption.

[ And to finish: ]

"I'm of no mind to trust those that would see me as a captive."
You will find comfort in knowing you are as weak-willed as most inhabitants of this tower then.

[Not Here]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Fuck you Ganon, if you upset the Hobbit, Legolas will put an arrow in your face. And he's sure his twin and Haldir will join in on the sport.]

[Not Here]

[tofindthesun]

[WORD. although less sport and more get off my turf, homie.]

[Not Here]

[great_king_of_evil]

[ Do you want to be stabbed and killed like before, Elf? ]

[Not Here]

[ringbearer]

[ come on guys take a chill pill ok. ]

TEXTJACKING. not anon because what is anon

[tofindthesun]

such things may be fabricated.

[Text] More elves what is that

[great_king_of_evil]

There are plenty of evidences around that will prove to you that your homeworld is gone.

The only fabrication here is the illusion upon which the mass of you cling desperately.

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[ringbearer]

be careful of that man, legolas. i don't trust him. there's something..wrong about him.

[text]

[timenoob]

Sorry for interrupting like this, but I agree with you. About our homes not being destroyed.

[ A few seconds later: ]

I don't know anything about your home, but I'll keep a look out for your friends.

[ Another pause, then: ]

If you want, that is.

[text]

[ringbearer]

You've no reason to apologize. I'd be glad for any sort of words or agreement on the matter. I can't be the only one who hasn't lost hope.

Could you? I'd be very grateful if you could. Who have I to thank?

[video] I hope late tags are okay!

[semipotence]

Sorry, but I don't think I've seen any of your friends around... [Or if she has, she didn't realize it, at least.]

As for our worlds being destroyed... well, my world was destroyed a year before I ended up here and I don't see how the two things could have been related at all. If they were trying to save us, I'm pretty sure I would have ended up here a lot earlier than I did! So I don't really see any reason to believe the letters.

[video] totally okay!

[ringbearer]

It's alright. I did not think more than the ones I've found to be here, but it was worth trying.

[ that's encouraging, and frodo pauses ]
Yes, that's what I believe as well. However..did you say your world was destroyed before arriving?

text;

[handstands]

We'll find a way out. The problem is getting everyone to work together.

text;

[ringbearer]

It isn't easy to do such a thing, I've learned but isn't the cause worth it?