High-minded - by Larner

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

B2MeM Challenge: 2009 Role models.
Format: drabble
Genre: general
Rating: PG
Warnings: n/a
Characters: Faramir and Boromir, sons of Denethor
Pairings: n/a
Summary: Whom do you most resemble?



High-minded

“What has your tutor had you studying today, little brother?”

“History, and the lineages of the Kings and Stewards. Tell me, Boromir, which of our forebears do you think you most resemble?”

“Eärnur.”

Eärnur? Faramir could appreciate how Boromir would compare himself with that particular King, as impetuous and martial as Eärnur had been.

“While you, little brother, remind me of Mardil Voronwë,” Boromir added. “You are always the one faithful to what ought to be.”

To know his brother thought him like Mardil was flattering, but Faramir felt more like Tar-Palantir of Númenor, desiring to restore his nation’s honor.

Comments

[shirebound]

It's wonderful to imagine conversations like these between the brothers.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

It is fun, I admit! Thanks so, Shirebound!

[kayleelupin.livejournal.com]

I really like this, Larner! I, too, can see Faramir as Tar-Palantir, easily.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Then I am not the only one who imagines Faramir could see himself thusly. Excellent! Thanks, Kaylee.

[lindahoyland.livejournal.com]

I can just imagine the brothers wondering which heroes they were most like.

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes. I wonder which Aragorn imagined himself to mostly resemble? Beren, possibly, I suppose.

[rakshathedemon.livejournal.com]

I can definitely see Faramir as Mardil; and Boromir as Earnur. And I think Faramir much enjoyed his studies!

Nice drabble!

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

Faramir appears to have been devoted to lore as had been his father or Aragorn. He would have loved growing up as Aragorn did in the House of Elrond. I'd think. Thanks so, Raksha!

[nialoke]

Aw, kids comparing themselves to their heores! The comparisons here are quite fitting... I really like this!

[blslarner.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad you do! Thanks!