Ah. [ he manages a small amused quirk of the lips at that ]
I have heard it said so, although I have not seen it. But they say that those who survived the dungeons of Angband often looked aged beyond their years. [ not that. many ever survived. ]
[ he catches that paw teasingly and then brushes a kiss across it, liegeman to his lord, perhaps in play, perhaps more seriously, who knows? ]
I thank you for the thought Lady, but I think us both beyond any aid now. If she would only yield us the jewel! [ anguish in a whisper that is almost a cry ] The Oath consumes us both - until we hold the gem we will have no rest. And both of us will only spiral further into madness. I have walked this road before Lady - I know where it ends.
action.
I have heard it said so, although I have not seen it. But they say that those who survived the dungeons of Angband often looked aged beyond their years. [ not that. many ever survived. ]
[ he catches that paw teasingly and then brushes a kiss across it, liegeman to his lord, perhaps in play, perhaps more seriously, who knows? ]
I thank you for the thought Lady, but I think us both beyond any aid now. If she would only yield us the jewel! [ anguish in a whisper that is almost a cry ] The Oath consumes us both - until we hold the gem we will have no rest. And both of us will only spiral further into madness. I have walked this road before Lady - I know where it ends.