Now it's come to distances, by Himring (non-challenge)

[hhimring]

Title : Now it's come to distances
Author : Himring
Fandom : Silmarillion, Lord of the Rings
Rating : PG
Characters : Cirdan, Earendil
Disclaimer : Two characters of Tolkien's, both of them canonically stuck where they are...
Spoilers : If you know who these two are, probably not.
Summary: Earendil up above, Cirdan below, and the distance between them


On the parapet of the tall lighthouse, Cirdan peers through the glass of the ingenious telescope gifted to him by a visitor from Numenor, up to where the Star that was once a friend traverses the airs of the night, crossing over the great waters and realms of Arda, dreamlike in its tireless, unwavering dedication. How does Earendil feel, he wonders, remembering the young man who once took ship into the West? But no matter how cleverly made the instrument, it cannot catch the expression on Earendil’s face.

Earendil observes Cirdan’s final departure westward, smiling, although Cirdan still cannot see.

A/N: written during an insta-drabbling session at the SWG Discord.

Comments

[liadt]

Your prose flows like the wind (or the sea). Good!

[hhimring]

Thank you very much, that's a lovely compliment!

[shirebound]

the Star that was once a friend

Ohhh, what a lovely line.

[hhimring]

Thank you!
I'm glad you liked that line, Shirebound!

[fredbassett]

That's lovely! I adore the idea that Earendil was still watching his friend.

[hhimring]

Thank you!
I somehow got the impression, from some things said about him, that he could see people better, looking down, than people could see him, looking up!

[mirkwoodmaiden1.livejournal.com]

Very nice! It flows wonderfully. The friends still keep watch on another. Nice!

[hhimring]

Thank you very much!