[05] || [One Ring to Rule them All] || [Closed]

[the_white_rider]

Characters: Gandalf, Frodo and those they called to the council.
Setting: Cathedral Floor
Format: Action
Summary: Frodo has with him a certain ring yet he cannot reach Mount Doom to destroy it. So Gandalf sent a note to a few people for a small council to be held so as to discuss the matter of utmost importance that is the ring, as it is destroying Frodo's mind and can theoretically fall into very bad hands.
Warnings: Nothing. Well, Frodo may suffer of the repercussion of what'll happen to the ring.

The Cathedral Floor was handy to organize big or small reunion-- This one was a small one and unlike Reunion that may have been held there before, this one had not been made to look fancy. ... It was Elrond's duty to make fancy-looking reunion after all. No, Gandalf had simply set a table and chairs around it so that the few people summoned could sit down and discuss.

To each of them he had sent a letter with their name on it explaining in very short why he needed them, to help Frodo (a personal matter, but if the ring was to fall in the hand of dangerous individuals in the tower, it wouldn't be so personal any more). Obviously enough, Gandalf and Frodo would be the first to be there of course.

Oh, and the room is magically protected. Non invited people and eavesdropper, you shall not pass.

Comments

[ringbearer]

[ he watches gandalf with quiet, almost stony silence. when zelda speaks he lifts his head to her, and the damage of the ring is evident, continually. the permanent damage is done, what happens after is only it extending.

most hobbits when they reached their 50's were quite settled in their hobbit hole. most. it did not seem frodo was of the same cut, after all. he looks away, and even in that it seems each heavy blink takes energy. ]

I would not speak of it openly, but yes. Even when I had only begun carrying it, when put to an axe, it sent me almost out of my chair. The journey was..new, then. I do not know what I would feel now.

[ his smile is gentle, and there is sadness in it. gandalf is wise but still, there are so many young faces in the room, it feels like. he was that way, once. before this journey started. ]

The Ring has caused many hurts, it will cause many more. That is it's way. But regardless, a way must be found, and I wouldn't forsake a chance, if this company is not harmed.

[ he glanced at gandalf then, there was no pleading, nothing in his eyes but silent apology. this was not their burden to bear. ]

I would like to try.
[ either way he will still be in pain, and either way the ring will still fall as his burden. he chose this. still, his smile is gentle towards her, eyes firm. ]

It's alright.

[sageprincess]

[Zelda frowns sharply as Frodo explains, her dislike for the situation evident in her expression. For all the suffering she's seen... she hates being asked in the creating of more. But, if what Frodo says is true, then he will be in pain either way. Sure, she doesn't know him past a bit of small talk but...

It's a sadistic situation.

Eventually, she accepts his willingness to try, and she bows her head, placing a hand over her heart.]

Then I will do all that I am able to mitigate the pain this effort might cause you. I am able to create barriers - perhaps shielding you will somehow disrupt the ring's connection?

[She glances between Gandalf and Frodo, looking for an answer.]

[the_white_rider]

[ Gandalf could not agree more. Sadistic and cruel situation, yet one Frodo cannot escape from.

He tries to smile to Zelda when she speaks and nods, albeit it is only a faint and pained smile given the situation the Hobbit is in. ]

We would appreciate it greatly. Whilst no barrier can break the connection, I have good hope your powers may be able to limit the connection to the ring.

[ringbearer]

If such a thing can be done, then please, do what you can.

[ is all he'll say on the matter, glancing to gandalf from his small chair, than to the young woman in front of him. ]

There is no further harm in trying.