Stigmas by Robinka

Neithan

"If I stayed beside you, love would lead me, not wisdom," said Beleg. "My heart warns me that we should return to Doriath."

"Nonetheless, I will not go there," said Túrin.

~~*~~

We have come to the end.

The choice is mine to make, and nothing you say or do now will make me change my mind. You shake your head in disbelief...? Yes, you heard me correctly. Do not treat me as if I were a stubborn boy. I will not return, whether you approve of it or not.

If our feet are not meant to follow the same road again, let us say, ill fate, my friend. Will you not shake my hand?

Fare thee well. You may say I am a fool, but I am not the only one.