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And Frelga completely forgot about it...
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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And now that Frelga has been reminded of it....
'You just said "your getting shorter": you've obviously been drinking too much ent-draught and not enough Prim's.' - Jude
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Frelga will go look.
And start using first person again.
And start using first person again.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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Evidently we look so much alike that your desire to make an incurable dent in my hat must be excused.
Gandalf to Gimli
Gandalf to Gimli
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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She is correct. It is her turn now.
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He can bend further and even those who live far can perceive much of what is going through the human mind.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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That sounds like Deepak Chopra...
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Is it Gandalf, talking about Denathor: "He can perceive, if he bends his will thither, much of what is passing in the minds of men, even of those that dwell far off."
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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It is, if it's not Deepak Chopra.
Your turn.
Your turn.
If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.
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And he is now their enemy, aren't they and his family?
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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From the Silmarillion?
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Yup!
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Does it refer to Fëanor's family?
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No, though Fëanor is involved.
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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I think we may need another hint...
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Shot in the dark:
Is it Ulmo speaking?
Is it Ulmo speaking?
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Not Ulmo speaking, though he is one of the one the ones being spoken of. (We'll see if that is a helpful hint, and if not I'll give another one.)
"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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This is from Fëanor's speech, rousing the Noldor against the Valar:
"And though he be now their foe, are not they and he of one kin?"
("he" referring to Morgoth)
"And though he be now their foe, are not they and he of one kin?"
("he" referring to Morgoth)
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Yup!
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"Spirits in the shape of hawks and eagles flew ever to and from his halls; and their eyes could see to the depths of the seas, and pierce the hidden caverns beneath the world."
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Maybe you can find a light rudder that suits him. But we don't have a postal or sword for his height.