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cannot be said (will be wept)

Summary:

Things that were said // Things that were never said.

Notes:

title from the inimitable sappho:

What cannot be said will be wept.

i can’t believe im still so emo abt boromir wtf this is unfair

 

warnings in the end notes

(See the end of the work for more notes.)

Work Text:

Here are the things that are said about Boromir of Gondor:

“It was such a shame that he died. I always did like him, you know, and gods knows, Denethor liked him a good sight better than his other son.” 

“In the end, he was a hero, really. Consider that! Gondor’s own hero.” 

“Simply tragic, indeed, what happened to him. I met him once, d’you know, and offered him my services. He turned me away, but never told me why. Wouldn’t that have been a fine thing, though? To have fucked a hero? Though I suppose you can be enough of a hero for me tonight.” A giggle turns into a moan. 

“A fine young man, though he always seemed like he was hiding something. Never knew what, exactly, and I s’pose he’s taken it to the grave with him. A shame, really.” 

“In Minas Tirith, they call Boromir a hero, but he was no hero. Boromir of Gondor was only a man, and in the end he died like the rest of the men in the war.” Pen scratches sharply on parchment. 

“He should have survived. I should have seen my brother again. I should have gone in his stead — ”

“There is nothing you can do, Faramir. Boromir is dead.” 

And here are the things that Boromir of Gondor never got to say: 

“Run, Pippin and Merry! Run fast and never let them catch you!” 

“Frodo, with all my heart, I am sorry. The Ring’s curse was stronger — I could not resist.” 

“Legolas, Gimli, would you shut up.” A weary sigh. 

“Why must you have gone so quickly, Gandalf? Without you I am lost.” 

“Samwise, take good care of Frodo for me, for I could not, and I failed.” 

“I love you, Aragorn. As foolish as it may be.”

Notes:

warnings: canon character death & implied sex work. if u think this needs more warnings pls let me know in the comments.

this technically isn’t general for 1 swear word but it’s rated general bc i want it to be lol

kudos and comments are very welcome! happy pride 🌈