Dining in Rivendell and Questions about Dragons

[glints_on_snow]

The treats that Diamond had enjoyed from her mysterious picnic basket only whetted her appetite for the splendid feast that the elves had prepared. A hobbit will never scorn a meal, especially one so fabulous. Diamond tried everything that was offered, even Elladan's "roast troll," which did indeed taste remarkably like chicken (for in fact that

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[glorfindel_tm]

Glorfindel entered the dining room still running his hand through his slightly damp hair, spouting apologies. Moving to touch Arwen's shoulder, he smiled and reached for a piece of fresh bread, pouring honey on it. "There was an attack on the southwest border by a group of wildmen and we failed to send someone to tend to you in our haste to take care of it. Please forgive me. Erestor was beside himself when he realized it, but we were too far away by then."

Taking a seat next to the short golden-haired traveler, Iolus, if he remembered correctly, Glorfindel sipped on wine and apologized for interrupting. "Please forgive me, my lady, I meant not to interrupt your question. What sort of dealings do you mean?

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[glints_on_snow]

Wildmen! How terrible. I hope that no one was hurt.

As for dealing with dragons, I mean have you ever talked to one? Arwen says that they are not trustworthy. In fact, pretty much everyone thinks that I'm daft for agreeing to go and see old Smaug, but he assured me that he wouldn't hurt me. How big are dragons, anyway? I hear they're monstrous huge, but I've never seen one.

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[iolaus_lj]

Good question, Diamond. The one dragon I know, Braxis, is pretty darned big -- and he's just a baby!

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[glorfindel_tm]

"While I daresay, my lovely lady, that I would much sooner face a dragon than a balrog, at least in the case of the balrog, you know what you are getting right away. They are evil, fire and ash, creatures bent on destruction. No guessing, no soft conversation to lure you in - just up front evil. At least with them, an elf knows what he's up against. With dragons, indeed as your fair companion has pointed out, they are large, but as dear Arwen speaks, they are cunning and capable of thinking. YOu are either easy prey or a pre-noon snack, I would say. I would think twice before sending me before one - much less a lovely hobbit like you - as they can be fierce creatures. Now, Erestor, on the other hand, would go in and organize it to death."