The Hobbit's Gift RPG

[Merri]

"Better," Elanor lied. She could see how bad Sam felt about running away, and she couldn't bear to make him feel worse by telling him that she felt that way, too. And maybe she could make herself feel better by cheering him up, anyway.

"I figure that we can't help what's past. We made a mistake, yes, and Uncle Bilbo will be mad at us, but it's too late to go back now, so we might as well stop feeling guilty and be as helpful as we possibly can so we're not a burden to the grown-ups. Maybe they'll be glad we came along."

Elanor smiled reassuringly at Sam, wishing that she could take her own words to heart. Then she looked away quickly, because she knew she couldn't lie- he'd be able to tell that she really didn't mean it. What mattered most to Elanor now was that Sam believe her words, so that maybe she could, too.

[ February 21, 2003: Message edited by: Merri ]