The Manly Approach (Drabble)

The battle fought, the losses great, and now to the ending of it all.

Isildur, having cut the ring from Sauron’s hand, picked up the finger with the ring. The light in his eyes belied the intentions stated beforehand: Destroy Sauron and destroy the ring.

The gears working within his brain spoke of self-disillusioned strength: the knowledge that he was different, could withstand the siren’s song.

And yet, thinking of his pathetic remains laying on the river’s bed, I think on how practical a woman would be. Ring in hand, short walk to the fire, what is the problem?

Men!