◎ｆｉｒｓｔ ｑｕｅｓｔ ｛ ｖｉｄｅｏ ｝

[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.

Comments

[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?

[text] --> [video]

[timenoob]

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[ The video output flickers into life, revealing a rather uncomfortable-looking teenage girl, one hand fiddling with her glasses, the other tugging on her pigtails. ]

--an you hear me?

... U-Um... sorry about this! The screen, I mean... also, the-- I...

[ She trails off, cheeks flushing as she stumbles on her words.

She clears her throat and tries again. ]

M-My name is Homura Akemi. But you don't have to thank someone like me, mister! I'm just... doing my best.

[video]

[ringbearer]

[ oh good lord it's just a little lass. frodo's heart goes after her, and he moves it to video too. what you see is small lad, seemingly childish if not for the voice of a man coming out, along with eyes far too old to be in a face. ]

It's a pleasure, Miss Homura. And I think I should be glad to thank you for any who would offer a kindness to another is worthy of that much if not more.

[ gently ]
That is all one can do--and very brave, at such an age.

[video]

[timenoob]

[ Homura gives a small wave at the camera, her actions tentative due to her lack of experience with interaction with people; especially boys. Or men. Or, um, boy-men? ]

A-Ah, well... I'm glad, Mister Baggins!

... So you come from the middle of the Earth? I-Is that another name for the Equator?

[video]

[ringbearer]

[ old men as boys p much. that causes him to laugh, bit hoarse since it's been some time since he's laughed. ]

No, no, it is not the middle of whatever land you come from. It is as it is called, Middle-earth. I cannot say I have heard of this Equator.