"You are Éowyn of Rohan." With his free hand he brushes a stray hair from her face. "Proud daughter of the house of Eorl, of Éomund and Théodwyn, beloved sister-daughter of Théoden King, who even in his last moments thought of you. You are the slayer of the Witch-king of Angmar, and will likely be remembered as such in song and story long after my reign as king is forgotten." His smile is a little rueful, but not without pride in her accomplishment, despite what it has cost her. Despite not being certain how much it has cost her.
"But in addition to all those things you are also Éowyn, proud and stubborn and quick-tempered, practical and efficient and fearless. Who learned swordwork with the determination of the bravest Riders, and who would sooner ride the entire length of the Eastfold than thread a needle." Another smile, another lock of hair brushed back. "Who I will be much dependent on to rebuild our ravaged homeland, when this war is done. All those things remain part of you, even if you know them not. If you cannot remember it all, I will remember it for you."
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Date: 2018-08-20 11:39 am (UTC)"But in addition to all those things you are also Éowyn, proud and stubborn and quick-tempered, practical and efficient and fearless. Who learned swordwork with the determination of the bravest Riders, and who would sooner ride the entire length of the Eastfold than thread a needle." Another smile, another lock of hair brushed back. "Who I will be much dependent on to rebuild our ravaged homeland, when this war is done. All those things remain part of you, even if you know them not. If you cannot remember it all, I will remember it for you."