[Diamond18]

I was pleasantly surprised at how honerable Aragorn was toward Éowyn in the movie. Leading up to that point we all were expecting a lot worse. Just look at the pre-TTT threads discussing the possibility of kissing and bed scenes between them, etc.<P>Aragorn seemed very polite and respectful towards her. So he talked to her...oooooh, big deal. He was grim and silent when she asked him about the jewel he was wearing. Maybe I'm just so relieved that they didn't have a fling that I overlooked some meaningful flirting, but I think you're overreacting. I was expecting some real tension and stuff. All the googly eyes seemed to be on Éowyn's part, though, and all Aragorn had to do was be there, or maybe speak some kind words, to attract her. Does a man have to be rude and icy toward every woman he isn't in love with? And who do they show him dreaming about and thinking about constantly? Arwen.<P>As to the exile thing, that's been talked about at length, as well.