[Well, that's a first. Paid to listen to a man talk? Of course, the promised copper coins are not the reason why Aragorn's lent his ear to a complete stranger—helping in any way he can is like second nature to him, but there's a lingering sense of disappointment he can't quite shake off that obscures his mind, as if the task remains incomplete. He hasn't learned nearly as much as he's hoped about this strange world and he's left vaguely puzzled as he returns from whence he came, his head filled with—perhaps—even more questions than he previously had. If he thought to be enlightened, he finds that he was wrong, but in the company of his small friend, it's difficult for his grim expression to remain so. Bilbo reminds him very much of the hobbit he's sworn to protect, and perhaps even of his older self, although it's clear that he's still miles from what he will one day become... and it's just as well.
The moment doesn't call for such thoughts, however, and Aragorn cracks a lopsided smile at the sight of Bilbo's comical antics, a playful breath on his lips.] And what sort of enjoyment would a fierce and brave hobbit like you find in so vapid a quest? [His steps are slower to match his companion's, and he watches him from the corner of his eyes, composed in his stance.] I thought you much more adventurous, Master Baggins.
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[Well, that's a first. Paid to listen to a man talk? Of course, the promised copper coins are not the reason why Aragorn's lent his ear to a complete stranger—helping in any way he can is like second nature to him, but there's a lingering sense of disappointment he can't quite shake off that obscures his mind, as if the task remains incomplete. He hasn't learned nearly as much as he's hoped about this strange world and he's left vaguely puzzled as he returns from whence he came, his head filled with—perhaps—even more questions than he previously had. If he thought to be enlightened, he finds that he was wrong, but in the company of his small friend, it's difficult for his grim expression to remain so. Bilbo reminds him very much of the hobbit he's sworn to protect, and perhaps even of his older self, although it's clear that he's still miles from what he will one day become... and it's just as well.
The moment doesn't call for such thoughts, however, and Aragorn cracks a lopsided smile at the sight of Bilbo's comical antics, a playful breath on his lips.] And what sort of enjoyment would a fierce and brave hobbit like you find in so vapid a quest? [His steps are slower to match his companion's, and he watches him from the corner of his eyes, composed in his stance.] I thought you much more adventurous, Master Baggins.