Shared Resources for this Barding time:
A PDF copy of The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery:[1]
http://www.hilpro.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Pequeno-Pri%CC%81ncipe-Ingle%CC%82s.pdf
Wikipedia site about the film: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Prince_(1974_film)
Snapshots of the group today:
https://my.secondlife.com/maralee.greenwood/snapshots/57f15f15f8a1ec7128000001
https://my.secondlife.com/maralee.greenwood/snapshots/57f1699ab713f71e35000001
Further reference:
World War I was between the years of 1914 to 1918
World War II was between the years of 1939 to 1945
JRR Tolkien was born 3 January 1892
Anotine De Saint-Exupery born 29 July 1900
The Little Prince published 1945
The Silmarillion - Letter to Milton Waldman 1955, published 1977
The Hobbit published 1937
Welcome Chit Chat
NERDANEL: how lovely Quildien and Asea ! Let me sit.
QUILDIEN: : greetings both and smiles
ASEA: greetings, Nerdanel. Smiles and says, "Hello again Quildien
QUILDIEN: : greetings Asea wonderful to see you
NERDANEL: That is a most lovely gown Quildien. I'm hoping a few more will make it here today. I was on time, just not here at the circle on time, so I'm earlier than normal. How are you two?
QUILDIEN: : I'm quite well thank you my friend
ASEA: I'm going well, Nerdanel. (( it rhymed )), laughing.
NERDANEL: you two are terribly clever! oh Asea, I've thought of another use for the Children's Playroom, for another party someday. Every time I go to pick up the pieces, I am reluctant to because it turned out so well
ASEA: great!
NERDANEL: So either of you see Toron anymore?
QUILDIEN: : not yet$
ASEA: I haven't seen Toron for months indeed...
NERDANEL: He has a most unusual build he was working on in the skybox, well around the skybox. So I created a higher skybox so something so large wasn't visible from down here. I sent him an IM and he responded, saying he would move it, but I think he just took it away, so I know he is alright
ASEA: Toron has a very "conceptual" aesthetic preference, smiles
Introduction
NERDANEL: hummm, well I know Finarfin will be having a medical procedure tomorrow and Liriel is sometimes late, perhaps we should just start
ASEA: If I'm not mistaken. The time to get changed? It is 12 SLT now?
NERDANEL: It is a public holiday in Australia, but I didn't imagine there were holidays elsewhere, anyway, did either of you have time to look at The Little Prince? Or should we just share some poems and stories we like?
QUILDIEN: : I don't have the book
ASEA: I've read it twice, it is one of my favourite
NERDANEL: do you have a Kindle or another type of mobile reader, Quildien
QUILDIEN: : no
NERDANEL: because it is a rather small book and available online. No matter, do not worry. It is a story everyone can enjoy. (hands her a copy of the book)
QUILDIEN: : I heard a lot about it already
NERDANEL: They say that adversity builds strength and that out of adversity lovely things come. I found it quite interesting that this book was written in 1943. Although The Silmarillion was not published till the late 70s, what we do know is that they were both written during the Great War, or World War I. I found that rather strange and beautiful.
Copies of The Little Prince have sold more than 140 million copies. It is one of the top ten most purchased book in the world, depending on which of many rankings you refer to. It is translated into more than 250 languages.[2]
Both authors were Europeans and exhausted and disappointed by the ravages of war. Really interesting.
First Impressions
NERDANEL: Asea, since you've read it a couple of times now, what was your first impression of the story?
ASEA: At first I do not expect much of the book. I figured it was just a children's book. But there is more to the adult world than the world for children
NERDANEL: yes....There is a free copy available at this site, Quildien: You just need to open it and save it as a PDF. It even has the delightful illustrations in it
http://www.hilpro.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Pequeno-Pri%CC%81ncipe-Ingle%CC%82s.pdf
NERDANEL: Have any of you seen the 1974 film made of the Little Prince, not the current one, ASEA: ?
ASEA: Yes, the musical?
NERDANEL: I tried for hours yesterday to get one of the video machines to work so we could watch it, but so far I've not been able to, but I will eventually.
NERDANEL: I first became aware of the book because I used to go to classic films regularly and this was showing. It starts with the plane crash and I thought it was just going to be a regular film and then The Little Prince appeared and asked the pilot to draw him a sheep!
NERDANEL: I think it may be better if we wait until Quildien has an opportunity over this week, hopefully to read some of it - we don't want to spoil it for her -- and then it is fair to discuss it. What do you think, Asea?
QUILDIEN: : smiles, Thank you.
Comparing The Silmarillion and The Little Prince
NERDANEL: it does not take too long to read. And unlike The Silmarillion, there are no strange words in it
QUILDIEN: : smiles, that s a relief.
ASEA: strange words... laughing...
QUILDIEN: : Trust me I'm still struggling with some of The Silmarillion.
NERDANEL: Well there is one strange work, the name of a type of trees, called Baobab
NERDANEL: Where Tolkien wrote a fantastical story with a special love of languages
and where there are heaps of new types of words. This book is easily read by anyone over the age of twelve.
ASEA: Until today I do not know how to pronounce any of the names of the characters in The Silmarillion.
MELADARION: greetings everyone
QUILDIEN: : greetings Meladarion, smiles softly
MELADARION chuckles, "I can see you are."
NERDANEL: I just provided Quildien with a copy of The Little Prince
NERDANEL: she had not found one yet
MELADARION: oh
QUILDIEN: : we had quite the adventure on Friday didn't we, Meladarion?
MELADARION: well, maybe she will be inspired to get herself a copy after the barding
NERDANEL: I worked diligently to get one of the video players to work Meladarion, and I may be benefited by your mechanical skills later
MELADARION: I do not have real mechanical skills
NERDANEL: We did make note of the fact that The Little Prince and The Silmarillion were written at similar times
MELADARION: oh really? I haven't been aware of this
NERDANEL: Although Tolkien's book was PUBLISHED in the late 70s and The Little Prince was published in 1943, they were both written during the Great War.
Enter Rhiannon
NERDANEL: oh how wonderful! Welcome friend. Come sit with us.
ASEA: nods, nods
MELADARION: welcome
NERDANEL: this is barding time and all are welcome
RHIANNON: Greetings, thank you.
ASEA: Lady Rhiannon! Welcome!!!
NERDANEL: for those who have not met Rhiannon, please let me introduce her. She is new in this world
NERDANEL: oh Asea, you have met her then?
QUILDIEN: : greetings milady welcome
NERDANEL: QUILDIEN: , have you met Rhiannon yet?
QUILDIEN: : not yet. Very nice to meet you dear one
ASEA: Oh yes, we met one day ago, I think.
RHIANNON: Thank you My Lady. It is wonderful to be here and to be welcomed.
NERDANEL: and this is Meladarion
RHIANNON: Greetings Lady Asea, it is wonderful to see you again.
QUILDIEN: : most welcome milady
NERDANEL: I have heard some lovely things about Rhiannon from both Yavanna and Anaire
ASEA: Welcome, Rhiannon.
RHIANNON: Greetings Meladarion, and well met.
NERDANEL: so you have impressed two very special people in these lands
RHIANNON: Oh! Have I? You honour me with such praise Lady Nerdanel.
NERDANEL: well it is unusual for two of our Elders to have met a new person and find them especially gentle of heart
Enter Sapphire
NERDANEL: oh Sapphire, please join us, how lovely! Asea, have you met Sapphire? She was with us last week and it is because of her we are focusing on The Little Prince, as it was a book she nominated as one of her first, favourite books
SAPPHIRE: hello Nerdanel.....lag is horrible for me at the moment...and I need a minute to rezz
ASEA: I don't think, so Nerdanel.
NERDANEL: it is alright, Sapphire, do not stress
SAPPHIRE: thank you
NERDANEL: there is no rush, it is simply good to have you with us
ASEA: oh is she here?
NERDANEL: sitting sometimes helps you become stable
ASEA: I'm sorry, Sapphire. I didn't see you there. And welcome.
SAPPHIRE: Greetings to everyone
[12:20 PM] RHIANNON: Greetings and bright blessings Lady Sapphire.
[12:20 PM] SAPPHIRE: Thank you Dear Sir....for letting me have the seat as a girl...giggles
Facebook Reminder
NERDANEL: are you all aware we have a Facebook page
RHIANNON: I was not aware, no.
ASEA: smiles to Nerdanel
NERDANEL: I am going to get Sheri to put up a notice there, with the link to the PDF copy of The Little Prince, so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy it should they wish. It is a closed site, but you can just ask permission when you go there, I think. Otherwise send me a note and I will have Sheri add you -- Yavanna that is.
SAPPHIRE: I am excited to hear what you all have to say about the book...thank you
NERDANEL: we have just begun to consider a basic comparison of the two books (The Silmarillion and The Little Prince) in general terms. We can get a bit more deeply into it in the coming weeks. Since it is one of your favourites, Sapphire, perhaps you might share some of the reasons, and entice everyone who has not read it to take the time to do so! Will you please share a few thoughts with us, Sapphire?
SAPPHIRE: It is a children's book...this I know...but...I like it...the basic reason is because it pokes fun at being an adult...than...the prince ...his love for his flower...what he does...for that love... In my country....I have not met anyone that has ever read the book...and all I know about it is that it is a translation....I want to hear more...
NERDANEL: thank you Sapphire. It is one of the most popular selling books in the world. The Bible is first by a huge factor (estimates are about 6.5 billion sold), then comes Tolkien's books. I do not remember what is third, but The Little Prince comes in around number four with over 140,000,000 (140 million) copies sold.
SAPPHIRE: wow
ASEA: !!!!!
SAPPHIRE: why is it so popular? what made it so popular?
MELADARION whispers to Sapphire: I prefer The Little Prince over the Bible... less cruelty there
NERDANEL: that was a remarkable achievement for such a small and seemingly child-like story. And as we discuss it further we can consider the reason it remains so popular, even today. I believe we will find many reasons.
Sapphire rolls her eyes at Fin....smiles
QUILDIEN: : I will try and read it this week, smiles. It sounds great!
NERDANEL: The book, like Tolkien's works, was written in a time of horrible war. We spoke earlier of how adversity sometimes results in the most beautiful of things. It is the story Tolkien weaves endlessly in his works. In The Little Prince it seems to fit all ages in unique ways.
The way it is written is called an allegory. This means that some things (such as the rose, for instance) and the Little Prince himself stand for other things. You can read it as a child and it makes perfect sense or you can read it as an adult and it contains a different, more grown-up message. Has anyone read another book or story that is an allegory?
Allegory
ASEA: an allegory?
NERDANEL: Yes, that is the term for it. An Allegory is a story, poem, or picture which can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
NERDANEL: Tolkien's books are allegorical
RHIANNON: Yes, Mount Analog for one.
ASEA: ah, okay
NERDANEL: What of Watership Down
NERDANEL: yes, good, Rhiannon
QUILDIEN: : scratches her head
NERDANEL: So, a story within a story
QUILDIEN: : ah, now I follow again :)
NERDANEL: many children's nursery stories and rhymes are actually allegories
SAPPHIRE: so that is why I have enjoyed the book The Little Prince...I did not realize that....
NERDANEL: sometimes they were written to disguise someone from sharing an opinion openly. For instance, Tolkien hates the gruesomeness of the war that raged around him, and writes The Silmarillion and his other books to express this during a time when his country was engaged in a war. It was a hidden opinion.
You can read the book and enjoy it for reading it or you can read "between the lines" and see his sadness and disgust for fighting
ASEA: nods, nods
RHIANNON: It is interesting to note, however, that much of what Tolkien wrote had its genesis when he was a young man, before the war, unless I am mistaken.
NERDANEL: I'm sure like most great writers, Tolkien was always writing, but it seems that the adversity and his disgust for the two World Wars were drivers for the bulk of his writing. The Hobbit might be somewhat of an exception, as it was written for his children initially and was commercially successful by mistake, meaning even Tolkien was surprised at how popular the little story was. Although there are horrific battles in it too.
RHIANNON: I guess, in a way, the war became a crucible that refined and defined much of his writing.
QUILDIEN: : I always thought that Tolkien thought of the best in humanity there was and put it into his elves, his way to show us how it should be ..
NERDANEL: you are correct, Quildien
QUILDIEN: : smiles
NERDANEL: this is why we stay within the first seven chapters of The Silmarillion
QUILDIEN: : it s a comforting thought
NERDANEL: it is just at the end of those first chapters that the Elves begin to develop their "darker" sides. We choose to live in the one interlude (gap of time) of peace in The Silmarillion. Did anyone ever see the film, Watership Down?
QUILDIEN: : about those bunnies ? is that that one?
RHIANNON: I read the book. I don't think I saw the film.
QUILDIEN: : or am I completely wrong
NERDANEL: YES, QUILDIEN: , about the bunnies!
QUILDIEN: : aw that makes me cry all the time ! I love that movie.
MELADARION: I do not know Watership Down
RHIANNON: Charlotte's Web is another that just came to mind.
QUILDIEN: : it's gorgeous Meladarion, so sad, but beautifully done.
NERDANEL: Yes, Rhiannon, Charlotte's Web, even Alice in Wonderland is thought to be an allegory.
NERDANEL: What about Animal Farm? Strange, now that I think of it so many allegories came as a result of the wars -- editorials sort of it seems.
MELADARION: oh yes, I know Animal Farm. It is a great story.
Motivation of Pain or Loss
NERDANEL: Sometimes when we are hurting or upset about something in our own lives, we find that we want to write about it. Not everyone does, some just think about how awful things are. Others may create a sculpture or write a piece of music to express how their heart hurts. Sometimes people who are upset about something going on in the world, don't do any of those things, but extend their love to others. We all find ways to express times when our heart is upset
Most writers write from their pain. Most here write poetry or stories. not just to cobble words together, but to express what the heart is feeling. And so it was with the writer of The Little Prince. What do you say about this thought? Who here has written or created something as a result of personal pain and upset?
QUILDIEN: : me
MELADARION: yes, writing can help get one's thoughts and even one's pain out "on paper" so to say, it helps
RHIANNON: I know for me, writing (Journaling) helps me put things in perspective and gain deeper understanding, particularly when I'm hurting.
NERDANEL listens and smiles as they share
QUILDIEN: : I m no expert but I try to see this Elven world through their eyes, so if I write a story about someone I encounter I do it so you can see how Quildien looks at that person or creature. So when something upsets me or hurts it sounds true.
NERDANEL: it seems we write quite powerfully when we write "from" our emotion
QUILDIEN: : we do
NERDANEL: it does not have to be loss or pain or despair that motivates us. Nearly everyone is motivated by joy and when they fall in love...
MELADARION: absolutely
NERDANEL: but it seems to be strong emotion and strong opinion and strong pain (loss or physical pain) that draws out some amazing creative results. To bring it back to The Little Prince, it was actually 1943, the First World War. This gentle writer was from where?
SAPPHIRE: oh wow
QUILDIEN: : France I thought
NERDANEL: Correct, Quildien. So Europe. What about Tolkien, where was he from?
QUILDIEN: England
War as Shared Motivation
NERDANEL: YES, correct again, Quildien; and both countries were drawn into the horrors of war. Both of these writers were forced to deal with horrors they would never have faced otherwise.
MELADARION: weren't they always since the Middle Ages?
NERDANEL smiles at Meladarion. Of course! The statistic is that there is a war declared somewhere around the world every 20 minutes and has been since the dawn of time, not just since the Middle Ages. But the Great War, was called the War to End All Wars because of his widespread and devastating it was. It is a time not to even consider in many ways, but if you have seen Lord of the Rings movies you KNOW how awful war was to Tolkien -- how hopeless it seemed. Even in the Hobbit, it is just nearly too much! Yet out of these horrors has come amazing literature!
NERDANEL: why do you think that is?
ASEA: I think the war is a key word
QUILDIEN: : someone will to be in a better place?
RHIANNON: Because it serves as a dramatic canvas upon which to paint the triumph of the human spirit.
SAPPHIRE: that was good Rhiannon
QUILDIEN: : it doesn't go well so you create a safe place ? Something like that or do I look to far with that one ?
MELADARION: you can "write" your PTSD off your mind
NERDANEL: this is your opinion, so no "correct" answer. Consider the question for a few minutes. Turn it over a few times in your mind.
QUILDIEN: : I believe it s that. War, devastation, despair , but in Tolkien's stories the good prevails. Something good to hold onto.
NERDANEL: who else might have some thoughts about this? So feel-good, triumphant stories in the midst of hopelessness? How can that BE?
MELADARION: people need the spark of hope to survive, to keep going, so in the midst of the darkest times, there is always stories that bring back this hope
QUILDIEN: : when all hope floats away one small ray of light can do the trick
ASEA: I think that war and competitiveness are very similar words here. And with that I mean that The Little Prince has a very strong social surrounding context. I mean...I like all the characters.
SAPPHIRE: people are not allowed to actually speak the truth of social issues...so they create a world where they can talk about the issues but it is in a form of fiction....and we end up with some amazing stories
ASEA: But I have an appreciation for the relationship between the Little Prince and the Fox. The way they build friendship. And as it is a model for the current social relations. Well, at least it should be.
ASEA: It has a very famous priest in my country. that has antipathy for The Little Prince. He thinks the book is exaggerated. He thinks that The Little Prince can be a bit "boring" about how the characters relate to each other. Something like "nobody is responsible for the feeling of the other." WELL...I think this is an interpretation somewhat forced.
Maybe he should understand the context in which this book was written -- the social context of a war!!!!!! With people hating each other, killing each other. Hating one the other to death. AND...that's what delights me more in The Little Prince. It is a very current/ relevant book!!!! Currently in our society, elements such as individualism, consumerism and heightened competition, among others, create a pattern of relationships between people with the valuing of characteristics such as friendship, cordiality and solidarity.
Maybe that's what Antony felt when he wrote about the Little Prince and the Fox. Perhaps, he felt that war (competitiveness) was making taking away the warmth / solidarity of the people.
MELADARION: we are not responsible for the feelings of the other... BUT we can be the cause for someone else to feel good or bad, depending on our own attitude toward them
QUILDIEN: : that we can
NERDANEL: if you just picked up the book and took it home to read, perhaps to your children, as it DOES look more like a child's book, you could just read it and never consider it has a "hidden message" and I think that is another reason it continues to be an important book today. Yet, if we do consider the time of writing -- look at the context -- it helps us SEE new things in it
SAPPHIRE: is listening with interest
NERDANEL: it is a politically correct, editorial that stands the test of time, perhaps? and like has been said, it is both an easy and a very difficult story, with a clear and a hidden set of messages
Quildien Exits
QUILDIEN: : (( for now my friends I m going to have to go it s been quite the interesting night thanks for sharing I will be back tomorrow safe paths ))
SAPPHIRE: good night Quildien...was nice to meet you
QUILDIEN: : inclines her head
MELADARION: (( thank you for coming, Quildien, be safe))
NERDANEL: oh do rest well, Quildien, your contributions today were a delight
NERDANEL: enjoy reading the book
RHIANNON: Be well Quildien.
QUILDIEN: : nice to meet you too sapphire and Rhiannon, always nice to see new Elven make it back home
RHIANNON: Thank you, nice to meet you as well. :-)
ASEA: see you soon, Quildien
ASEA: Sére ar alasse (Peace and joy), ar saila, mâlon! (and wisdom, friend!)
NERDANEL: This book may also help us see something new about The Silmarillion
MELADARION listens
NERDANEL: both The Little Prince and The Silmarillion, contain illustrations of "types of people". The authors wrote separately.
ASEA: yes!
SAPPHIRE: oh yes
MELADARION: don't all the books do?
ASEA: nods nods
NERDANEL: Perhaps, Meladarion we learn from each other, that there are remarkable commonalities in unexpected places that are like...can openers...helping us see more clearly or like lenses that another hands to you. They say there are only seven genre of writing themes and perhaps this is true.
NERDANEL: Sapphire, see what you have ignited here? Some rather delightful discussion!!!
SAPPHIRE: I am so amazed
MELADARION smiles at Sapphire
SAPPHIRE: this is so interesting
MELADARION reaches across and takes Sapphire's hand into his
NERDANEL: Some will always be content to just read the "children's story"
SAPPHIRE: Your insights...all of them...are so interesting...I had no idea
NERDANEL: and for them, we must take care not to complicate it, but as we consider how rich this small number of pages are...
SAPPHIRE: it has become even more richer for me...
NERDANEL: For all the time I've been in Second Life, one thing I have discovered is that some need to be encouraged because they have not read as much or seen as much or experienced peaceful times enough to enjoy life. So here in Second Life we have an opportunity to support them. Our educational foundation is about helping others who are less fortunate enjoy reading and writing more. The Little Prince is a great vehicle for all because, unlike The Silmarillion, or most of Tolkien's writings, it does not seem so complicated and is easy to read.
SAPPHIRE: Nerdanel....could the pilot be the author...and the little prince could be his inner child?
NERDANEL: oh what a good idea, Sapphire
SAPPHIRE: I never saw that until I sat here listening to what everyone was saying....
NERDANEL: tell me more about that, Sapphire
SAPPHIRE: you all inspired that thought...
MELADARION: wasn't The Little Prince about the same age as the pilot when he stopped drawing at the age of six because people told him to do something more appropriate?
NERDANEL: would you tease it out a bit more now, Sapphire?
SAPPHIRE: at the end...the little prince left...is that not what happens to our childlikeness?...it seems to just leave...and we seem to have this emptiness inside...the pilot talks about how sad he is that the little prince is gone...I never saw that until you were talking about war...and how we write about issues in fiction..and it just came to me...I don't know?
NERDANEL: It is a good observation and I was thinking, I saw the film first and I always hurt when the end came and can still remember the ache it built inside me
SAPPHIRE: it comes from your inspiration. Wow, that is interesting.
MELADARION: so when Sapphire mentioned the little prince being possibly the pilot's inner child, I thought that he could have indeed met his inner child, the one that has been prohibited to exist because the "grown-ups" told him he needed to do math and science instead of drawing.
NERDANEL: There are many who suffer because they stuffed their "inner child" to grow up too fast and therefore hid that part of them. They are worse off until they are able to "get in touch with and enjoy their inner child.
ASEA: Yes. It seems that this is the nitty-gritty of the Little Prince.
"The inner child"
ASEA: And the need to rescue the characteristics of the child
NERDANEL: When Sapphire mentioned the book as one that inspired her to read early on, it was interesting to listen to the first random thoughts that came from others as they recalled the book. Perhaps that "inner child" is why the book is so powerful, Sapphire -- something we all long to find again
MELADARION: I agree, Nerdanel
SAPPHIRE: that could be...it seems to "feel right" Yes, I agree with what everyone is saying...and it seems to have struck a chord with everyone here.
NERDANEL: I was just looking at my copy and it is less than 90 pages and that is counting the illustrations!!
MELADARION: you are right, Sapphire
NERDANEL: it is a remarkable book and I am going to get one of the video players to work come Hell or high water so we can experience it together!
SAPPHIRE: oh that would be cool..I would love to hear what you all have to say. I did not know it was written during the war...and I had no idea the book was written out of hum...what is the word...hum...distress? do we not look for our inner self for comfort...or to hum...I don't know...look for help....no not help...what is it? what is it we look for when we are in danger?
NERDANEL: has anyone else seen the 1977 version of the film? You would love the graphic effects, Asea. Asea is an accomplished artist
ASEA: the one of 1977 is an musical, yes?
SAPPHIRE: I have not seen the 1977 movie
Enter Meldapilu
NERDANEL: a way to cope, perhaps? oh we are about to get a brilliant friend
SAPPHIRE: nods...perhaps...I know now how to explain it
NERDANEL: Meldapilu !!!
MELDAPILU licks the princess her hand and nibbles it
NERDANEL: I've missed YOU. Here is Sapphire and Meladarion. Have you met them yet, sweet one?
Sapphire smiles
NERDANEL: Meldapilu is as much our mascot as one very sweet owl is and she loves socks. So do not let her find any of yours or she steals them and hides them
MELADARION watches the tiny being
MELDAPILU looks at the Elves and tries to get their scent
SAPPHIRE: giggles
ASEA: smiles when Medapilu arrives/me
NERDANEL: sweet Meldapilu is allowed to share her thoughts at the Barding, but otherwise just nibbles on lots of food. Meldapilu we have been discussing another book today, The Little Prince
MELDAPILU jumps on her back legs and licks Asea's hand
NERDANEL: do you know this book?
MELADARION takes a piece of Lembas out of his pocket and offers it as a treat to Meldapilu
MELDAPILU shakes her tiny head
NERDANEL: I am going to have Sheri post a link to a PDF copy of it for everyone, and will post our discussion today on the site too
MELDAPILU looks at the Lembas and takes it gently
NERDANEL: I am going to try to get one of the videos to work so we can see the film
SAPPHIRE: I LOVE ferrets...you are soooo cute!!!!
NERDANEL: and you have been missed
MELADARION holds still, smiling softly at the little creature
NERDANEL: she is amazing, she could even give you a tour. She knows where all the food is stored around here
ASEA: is the version film of 1977 is the musical?
NERDANEL: I don't think it is exactly a musical but they do sing in it.
MELADARION: MUSICAL??? -- looks in horror -- is not too fond of musicals
NERDANEL: but there are many renditions of the book even some new animations but the original is amazing
ASEA: with the same actor of the fantastic chocolate factory as Fox?
SAPPHIRE: I think I would like to see the original
NERDANEL: YES
ASEA: it is a musical!!!
NERDANEL: oh what is the name of the character
ASEA: well, they sing a lot- it is a musical to me
NERDANEL: he just passed away I believe..
SAPPHIRE: I have never been to anything like this...I did not know if I would like it...most times I was never welcomed...but this has been extremely interesting. Thank you
ASEA: I have no idea this one was of 1977! Yes, I have already watched this film. It's just amazing.
NERDANEL: well I do not know where you have been wandering about, Sapphire, but here we attract the most amazingly talented and kind hearted people in all of the worlds
SAPPHIRE: all over Second Life...for many years...and it was rare that I was welcomed for one reason or other...
MELDAPILU sits down and chews on the Lembas and looks up while chewing and then spits it out looking at it
NERDANEL: We are a bit fussy here, Sapphire as all would tell you
MELADARION chuckles
SAPPHIRE: Fussy? nah - I do not see Fussy
NERDANEL: especially those who are asked to wear modest clothing and speak respectful of each other
MELDAPILU walks away from the Lembas and pushes her nose against the princess for some dried meat of fish then sits down and waits
NERDANEL: When this land was founded now ... about nine years ago, we spent an entire year planning out our vision. We wanted to offer a refuge for those who wanted to do more than fight or have cheap sex. So we choose the first 7 chapters of The Silmarillion because it is the only actual interlude of peace in Tolkien's writings.
Living here in this time, means we have to try to grasp what it is to be hand made by Iluvatar (God in Tolkien) and to be the most beautiful creatures ever created. Now perhaps we should take a little journey to show Sapphire the Two Trees of Yavanna as they are rather breathtaking
SAPPHIRE: ok
MELDAPILU sticks her nose between the princess' belt in hope to find her pouch with treats
NERDANEL: would that be something to enjoy
NERDANEL looks down at Meldapilu: "well I think this little one is still hungry. Meldapilu!! you will become a butterball!!! /me reaches into her pocket and pulls out a little nibblet treat she makes for the animals. Places it in the palm of her hand and says, "Now just one!"
MELDAPILU sits up and waves her front paws in the air
NERDANEL: and can you come with us today or must your run off to chase hedgehogs, Meldapilu. You are a delight and I miss you. /me takes off her right glove and pets the sweet creature luxuriating in the feel of her amazingly soft fur
MELDAPILU grabs the nibblet and chews on it while letting the princess pet her
NERDANEL gets lost in her focus of the ferret and then remembers she has others to attend to. /me looks up and says, "She really is SO soft and far too skinny. I tease her about how much she eats, but she runs it off quickly...and eats more than I do!"
MELDAPILU curls up next to the princess
NERDANEL: do we all have time to walk to see the Two Trees? If not we can do it another time.
MELADARION: Nerdanel, dear, I will see Sapphire home, she has to leave in a few
SAPPHIRE: can we go next time...I have to go back to Real Life in less than 10 min
MELDAPILU: (( I'll stroll along as long as I can ))
ASEA: I'm always ready to walk
SAPPHIRE: I came here for this today
NERDANEL: Perhaps, we can make it part of the barding next week, Sapphire
SAPPHIRE: I really do thank you, this has been more amazing then I every imagined it would be
NERDANEL: be well and thank you again, Sapphire for your suggestion
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