Lol, I loved the last line! So, so true... You've made me ponder about what I would have done if I were in Isildur's shoes... Short walk to the fire, all right, and then a quick run to get the heck out of there.
OT: I know you want to leave this archive and I agree with you on the fact that the rating system bites big time, but there are readers who can appreciate drabbles and your work certainly does not deserve the ratings it's been getting. Stay a while longer, use your rating points for good purposes, metarate the stupid behinds of creeps who don't even read something before slapping on a crude rating... and see what happens. That's what I'm going to do and if things don't change in the future... I'll just wait and see.
Author\'s Response: Yes, my twisted little mind could not leave it alone. I know a woman would have seen the future and not allowed him to keep the ring.As for leaving, I am giving it more time. I would not say that I am a person who moves too rashly. Besides, leaving now would look like I was running off with my tail between my legs. At least I can say I gave it a try.Thank you for the review. I am glad you liked it.