Day 21: The Swan's Nest

makamu asked for something about the first time the brothers come to Dol Amroth after their mother's death.

Day 21

as part of the Wild Swan series.

The Swan's Nest

Imrahil came in from the drill-field to find the courtyard in an uproar of carts and chests and shouting servants. In the centre of the melée stood his nephews, uncertain.

Boromir had grown inches the last two years, almost as tall now as the plump nursemaid fussing over them. His arm was wrapped around his brother's shoulder; Faramir had lost his baby chubbiness but looked chalky, overtired.

Imrahil greeted them. Boromir bowed, but Faramir's lip trembled; he tried to hide behind his brother. Imrahil held out his hand. "Come, see your new cousin – and whether you aunt has any sweetmeats."