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Darby · 06-30-2003, 06:09 AM

Oh, this would be a hard one. The thing is, I couldn't leave Earth without my family. But I couldn't go ripping my husband and children out of their world without their permission, either.
So, my response to the voice would have to be, "I need to discuss it with my husband."
Well, the story would probably end right there, but let's assume my husband suddenly appears in the portal beside me.
Knowing him, he'd have some questions for the voice.
1. Where and when precisely will we be appearing in Middle Earth? The third age was very long, and we don't want to live in say, the Southlands.
2. What will be our means of support?
3. How will we earn a living?
4. What about medical care?
5. Can we speak the language?
6. Will we be able to read the writing?
7. What will our position in society be?
A quote from my husband, "I am not so unhappy with the comforts of my life here, that I would give them up for the dubious pleasure of being a swineherd in the Southlands of Middle Earth, shortly fated to become a miserable refugee or impressed into the armies of darkness."
I think I agree with him. I'd be really really sorry to miss out on the chance to see Middle Earth, but I can't risk the lives of my family.

My fantasy? That I'd get to escape there all by myself for a limited period of time, and when I came back not a minute would have passed here and I wouldn't have aged at all. (Like visiting Narnia.)
My other fantasy? To be able to step into the mind and body of a particular character and play through the book like it was really happening. I'd probably pick Merry or Pippen, though I waffle on which one I'd rather follow through the books.

06-30-2003, 06:09 AM	#62
Darby Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The land of ice and snow. Posts: 32	Oh, this would be a hard one. The thing is, I couldn't leave Earth without my family. But I couldn't go ripping my husband and children out of their world without their permission, either. So, my response to the voice would have to be, "I need to discuss it with my husband." Well, the story would probably end right there, but let's assume my husband suddenly appears in the portal beside me. Knowing him, he'd have some questions for the voice. 1. Where and when precisely will we be appearing in Middle Earth? The third age was very long, and we don't want to live in say, the Southlands. 2. What will be our means of support? 3. How will we earn a living? 4. What about medical care? 5. Can we speak the language? 6. Will we be able to read the writing? 7. What will our position in society be? A quote from my husband, "I am not so unhappy with the comforts of my life here, that I would give them up for the dubious pleasure of being a swineherd in the Southlands of Middle Earth, shortly fated to become a miserable refugee or impressed into the armies of darkness." I think I agree with him. I'd be really really sorry to miss out on the chance to see Middle Earth, but I can't risk the lives of my family. My fantasy? That I'd get to escape there all by myself for a limited period of time, and when I came back not a minute would have passed here and I wouldn't have aged at all. (Like visiting Narnia.) My other fantasy? To be able to step into the mind and body of a particular character and play through the book like it was really happening. I'd probably pick Merry or Pippen, though I waffle on which one I'd rather follow through the books. __________________ My favorite scene that never made it into the movie: "By Elbereth and Luthien the fair," said Frodo with a last effort, lifting up his sword, "You shall have neither the Ring nor me!"