First line belongs to Cúthalion. Written for the drabble meme on LiveJournal.

Adventures

I've always been dreaming, my entire life. I can see the same wistfulness in your eyes, my dear boy.

Some of my dreams came true, like the yearning to go on a great adventure. In your voice I hear the same dreaminess I once possessed, when we sit and talk at the fire by candlelight, smoking excellent pipeweed.

You‘ve grown up now, dear Frodo. I‘m amazed at your grace and your gentleness. You will soon go out on adventures, without your old and weary cousin. The world awaits you. I hope it will show you its friendliest face...