FIC: Masquerade (LOTR drabble for Larienelengasse)

[alexcat]

Title: Masquerade (LOTR)
Author: Alex (alex_cat_45@yahoo.com)
Type: 100 word Drabble
Note: For larienelengasse
Summary: This drabble takes place after the war and before Glorfindel sailed with the Ringbearers. Araval is my own creation. He is a prostitute in the underbelly of Minas Tirith.

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MASQUERADE

Araval looked up as the stranger walked into the tavern. His breath caught in his throat.

An elf. It had been awhile since he had seen the elves die at Helm’s Deep. The elf beckoned him over to his table.

“Sit with me?” His voice was velvet.

Araval sat.

“You remind me of someone I knew long ago. He was an elf. We were close, closer than brothers. I miss him still. His name was Ecthelion.”

Araval rose and held out his hand to the elf.

“Come, close your eyes and I will be your Ecthelion tonight.”

And he was.

~end~