Hullo Helen:
Deepening courtesy is indeed something to be hoped and striven for among the kindreds of Middle Earth, where even the smallest account for a great deal. Gazing into a palantir is dangerous for the very reason that this cold hard orb threatens to swallow up the very personhood of those who communicate through it. It's my feeling that we should do all in our power to combat the unfeelingness of the seeing stone by making what extra effort we can to recognize the individuality of those we speak with, in a personable way. Especially when dealing with like minds and kindred spirits, in the hopes of getting to know each other better! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]
And one day soon you'll let us also get to know this very secretive Hobbit of yours currently hiding in that fanfic, who is patterned after Frodo? That would indeed be a tribute to the value of this discussion. * bows *
At your Service,
Gandalf the Grey
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