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Title: Insignificant
Author: Tuxedo Elf
Rating: G
Characters: Rúmil, Haldir
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“Haldir?” Rúmil wandered into his brother’s room, a hopeful smile on his face and the book clutched tightly in his hand. “Can you help me with this?”
Glancing down at the younger Elf, Haldir caught sight of the workbook in Rúmil’s grasp. Clearly, he was after assistance with the lessons his tutor wanted him to complete at home. He tried not to sigh.
“I do not have time tonight,” Haldir replied as he picked up his hairbrush. “I am going out and there are people waiting for me. I will help you tomorrow.”
Rúmil’s face fell. “Tomorrow? That is too late - I have to have it done before my lessons in the morning! Please, I will not keep you long!”
“I said I do not have time!” Haldir snapped and Rúmil backed away, looking distressed at the sharp tone. “I am sure if you just sit down and think about it, you will manage! Just put a little effort in!”
Grabbing his cloak, he pulled it on as he moved out of his room and towards the main door. “Or ask Orophin. I am sure he will find the time.”
“But Orophin is out tonight too!” Rúmil cried plaintively, reaching out for his brother.
Yet it was too late for Haldir was already gone and Rúmil found himself standing alone in the darkened talan.
End
Author: Tuxedo Elf
Rating: G
Characters: Rúmil, Haldir
*********
“Haldir?” Rúmil wandered into his brother’s room, a hopeful smile on his face and the book clutched tightly in his hand. “Can you help me with this?”
Glancing down at the younger Elf, Haldir caught sight of the workbook in Rúmil’s grasp. Clearly, he was after assistance with the lessons his tutor wanted him to complete at home. He tried not to sigh.
“I do not have time tonight,” Haldir replied as he picked up his hairbrush. “I am going out and there are people waiting for me. I will help you tomorrow.”
Rúmil’s face fell. “Tomorrow? That is too late - I have to have it done before my lessons in the morning! Please, I will not keep you long!”
“I said I do not have time!” Haldir snapped and Rúmil backed away, looking distressed at the sharp tone. “I am sure if you just sit down and think about it, you will manage! Just put a little effort in!”
Grabbing his cloak, he pulled it on as he moved out of his room and towards the main door. “Or ask Orophin. I am sure he will find the time.”
“But Orophin is out tonight too!” Rúmil cried plaintively, reaching out for his brother.
Yet it was too late for Haldir was already gone and Rúmil found himself standing alone in the darkened talan.
End
