Restoration & Rebuilding Drabbles by Grundy

For The Glory of Gondor (Aragorn & Faramir)

Prompt: image, showing a mosque that may have formerly been a Byzantine church, with visible scaffolding as it undergoes restoration of its interior

Faramir was astonished to find the King consulting with the builders on the restoration of the Merchants’ Hall. It had suffered badly in the assault on the city, holes in the roof, many of the windows shattered, and one section destroyed entirely.

“I am surprised to find you here,” he said. “I thought you would be in the upper circles.”

The King shook his head.

“Miss the chance to see the hall restored to its glory?” he asked mildly. “Or worse, restored poorly? More traders come from outside Gondor than diplomats. This place must make a suitable impression on them.”