ext_180829 ([identity profile] blslarner.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] b2mem2016-03-04 10:34 pm
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High-minded - by Larner

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.
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[personal profile] shirebound 2016-03-05 04:21 pm (UTC)(link)
It's wonderful to imagine conversations like these between the brothers.

[identity profile] blslarner.livejournal.com 2016-03-25 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
It is fun, I admit! Thanks so, Shirebound!

[identity profile] kayleelupin.livejournal.com 2016-03-05 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I really like this, Larner! I, too, can see Faramir as Tar-Palantir, easily.

[identity profile] blslarner.livejournal.com 2016-03-25 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I am not the only one who imagines Faramir could see himself thusly. Excellent! Thanks, Kaylee.

[identity profile] lindahoyland.livejournal.com 2016-03-06 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
I can just imagine the brothers wondering which heroes they were most like.

[identity profile] blslarner.livejournal.com 2016-03-25 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, yes. I wonder which Aragorn imagined himself to mostly resemble? Beren, possibly, I suppose.

[identity profile] rakshathedemon.livejournal.com 2016-03-07 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
I can definitely see Faramir as Mardil; and Boromir as Earnur. And I think Faramir much enjoyed his studies!

Nice drabble!

[identity profile] blslarner.livejournal.com 2016-03-25 04:49 pm (UTC)(link)
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!
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[personal profile] nialoke 2016-03-16 03:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Aw, kids comparing themselves to their heores! The comparisons here are quite fitting... I really like this!

[identity profile] blslarner.livejournal.com 2016-03-25 04:50 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm so glad you do! Thanks!
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