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This fic seems especially suitable for the winter solstice, among the rest!

There is certainly a lot of darkness that Tilion has seen. 

But he manages to think less dark thoughts as he goes on, despite his circumstances, which could certainly induce depression. 

I was also struck by your suggestion of physical deterioration. But I guess he really does not have much chance at archery anymore!

I liked your two astronomers, a subtle contrast.

 

I loved the rest of the drabbles, too. The ones about Maglor all resonated.

 

I had Solstice themes in mind more for this one than the rest, so I'm stoked that you picked up on that!

I probably don't buy into my own idea of physical deterioration, from a "canon" perspective lol. It was much more a creative choice, in this particular piece, in wanting to show the "waning" (heh) of an "immortal" being who has started to think about the end. (Hey, he still has those ever-growing nails to clip! :D)

Thank you, as always, for reading and commenting. <3

A side thought, this made me think that his deterioration is shaped through his thinking about his end, in a similar way to how the Ainur shaped the world. Witnessing all the cycles of events going on and on through the ages could only have a marked impact. I really appreciate this one. 

(And also enjoyed the other drabblea in the instadrabbling channel)

Glad you enjoyed the double entendres! I was trying to make sure there was scope enough for folks to get out of the kitchen if they wanted! And I love both your instadrabbling prompts and your drabbles, though I think "Ugly Girls" was my favorite. (I am a sucker for Wind in the Willows, and Toad's Last Little Song is a favorite!)