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Title: A Gifting (Drabble) (#1966)
Author: Rous
Chapters: 1

Archive: Tolkien
Category: Alternate Universe (AU)
Description: A question asked, the answer awaited.  Little question as to who it is.
Published: 10 Jun 2005
Updated: 10 Jun 2005
Warnings: 
Type: Angst
Characters: 


Chapter 1 - A Gifting

Looking out, he felt something missing.  Try as he might, he could not find the contentment that was once his.  It was stripped away, and until matters were set to right, all would remain in a state of disarray.  His home founded upon sanctuary, he felt vulnerable.  

The courier mounting the steps outside drew his attention.  Suddenly hesitant, he waited, his hands shaking.  Would this be the letter that destroyed his hopes, or allayed his fears?

Breaking the delicate seal, he read it, a tear coursing down his face.  A gift more precious than life itself.  Her acceptance.
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