elrond knew the stories. of how the elves were taken by the dark lord. twisted and molded. did it start like this? trapped in the blackness, the absence of all but crumbs. to barter and bargain, to fight and gnaw at each other. like rats. was it going to slither into him? he could feel the pit yawning under him. if he lost his light, even for a moment, it will consume him. he will be irrevocably changed.
just like — no. he cannot think it.
he is an elf. he is stronger, sturdier, more durable. he can manage. he has to help these people first. muscles taunt, elrond draws water from the well. there is only a little but he passes it along to whoever is nearby. ]
week one - sharing resources (ota)
elrond knew the stories. of how the elves were taken by the dark lord. twisted and molded. did it start like this? trapped in the blackness, the absence of all but crumbs. to barter and bargain, to fight and gnaw at each other. like rats. was it going to slither into him? he could feel the pit yawning under him. if he lost his light, even for a moment, it will consume him. he will be irrevocably changed.
just like — no. he cannot think it.
he is an elf. he is stronger, sturdier, more durable. he can manage. he has to help these people first. muscles taunt, elrond draws water from the well. there is only a little but he passes it along to whoever is nearby. ]
Drink. Save your energy.