Phases of Life

Note: This was written for a challenge at HaldirLovers where one of a list of phrases had to be used in a drabble. The last 5 words of the last sentence consist of the phrase I chose.

Disclaimer: The characters and setting are Tolkien's. I make no money from this.

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As the Fellowship prepared to depart, Glorfindel addressed a group of younglings, continuing their instruction. “Now, when Estel was a boy he first experienced the "playful phase" with willow bows and toy swords, followed by the "practical phase" with the short bow and practical sword. Next came "family pride" when he carried his heirlooms: the broken sword and Barahir’s ring. Now as a man he bears Andruil The Flame of the West.”

Then an armored Boromir strode forth adorned in weapons and blew an annoying blast on his family heirloom.

Erestor smirked, adding. “You forgot, there’s always a horny phase...”