A House Is A House Is A House (Drabble)

“Ada, why is the city so tall?”

Haldir smiled down at his young son. The first glance of the White City was always daunting for one used to living among trees.

“Many people live here. If they lived as we do, they would overwhelm Lórien, there are so many.”

“But, where are the houses?” His son was not yet convinced. “How can so many live in such a small space?”

“They live in…sort of talain…over each other, in layers.” How to explain apartments to a child?

“On top of each other?!” The child was horrified. “Do they not get squished?”