[Her brow dips gently as she listens to him, as he weaves the future he fears and draws it into the shape of the one he prefers. It is an interesting theory Thranduil has conjured--to raise children without the violent influences of the world around them...but it is no small task, even for the Eldar.]
And such is our task, is it not?
[Managing the people of this world?
Ultimately, it likely is what they were sent to this world to do, but it is dangerous thought. It is a thought Galadriel has struggled with for long, dark years. ...But, of all people, she perhaps understands the allure of power and dominion best.
Her answer is neutral and diplomatic; she does not disagree but neither can she allow herself to agree.]
If that is the goal, we must first remove the danger from these lands. The shadow that lingers here is too deep to foster gentleness in the hearts of elves.
Then, once the world is freed of poison, we may direct the flow of events.
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Date: 2016-11-07 09:27 am (UTC)And such is our task, is it not?
[Managing the people of this world?
Ultimately, it likely is what they were sent to this world to do, but it is dangerous thought. It is a thought Galadriel has struggled with for long, dark years. ...But, of all people, she perhaps understands the allure of power and dominion best.
Her answer is neutral and diplomatic; she does not disagree but neither can she allow herself to agree.]
If that is the goal, we must first remove the danger from these lands. The shadow that lingers here is too deep to foster gentleness in the hearts of elves.
Then, once the world is freed of poison, we may direct the flow of events.