Fimbrethil · 2 September 2025 · Chapter 1: The Ties that Bind
My son's a good boy but he can be over zealous at times in his desire to uphold military discipline. Ridiculous, though, to have my best captain locked up when he should be out defending Gondor! Now unlock the cell at once and release my captain." LOL. That description of Denethor. Especially because that overzealousness in this case springs from hatred of Thorongil. "Valar be praised that your man told me what had happened tonight." "My man?" Thorongil could still hardly believe this sudden and unexpected change of fortune. "Yes, Finarfin, I think the fellow's name was. He came to me when I was taking my usual stroll by the White Tree before retiring for the night and said you had been arrested for playing dice when in fact you were ordering your men not to play. The fellow looked half scared out of his wits, but I assured him he would not be punished so long as he was not caught gambling again.” Wow. Firstly that Ecthelion would say “Valar be praised.” Would Denethor? Secondly, good job Finarfin. Just then Finarfin appeared. He started when he saw Thorongil and made as if to leave. Thorongil ordered him to remain. "That was a very brave thing you did yesterday, going to the Steward," said Thorongil, clapping the man heartily on the shoulder. "Well, I couldn't leave you and Edrahil in the dungeons, sir," said Finarfin. "We soldiers should stick up for one another." "We should indeed," said Thorongil. "The ties that bind true-hearted soldiers together are like the bonds between brothers that no man can sever." Roger that. Finarfin is the hero today!