[Faramir's voice is firm but diplomatic, and calm, as if he has learned to weather barbs from ill tempers. He recognizes that this man seems to be trying to work past whatever views he has towards others. As a human, he feels the need to give him perspective, but also as encourage the courage he's showing.]
Helping those besides the race of Men will be far from the worst you have done. The Elves have fought nobly in the fields outside Minas Tirith and their dead lay side by side with our own, brothers in death as they were in battle. Even the Dwarves have desired to stand with us but their own lands have been plagued by orcs from the caves under the Misty Mountains. They've stood instead with the Men of Dale, who have said they have been steadfast and fearless.
I myself even owe my life to a Halfling. The hearts of the Little People are more stout than any could have imagined.
You have a noble heart, stranger, and if it calls to you to help all that you can, you should hearken to it. If you go forth in the hopes of protecting the good peoples of this world, you may find yourself surprised to find out how many forms they take.
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Helping those besides the race of Men will be far from the worst you have done. The Elves have fought nobly in the fields outside Minas Tirith and their dead lay side by side with our own, brothers in death as they were in battle. Even the Dwarves have desired to stand with us but their own lands have been plagued by orcs from the caves under the Misty Mountains. They've stood instead with the Men of Dale, who have said they have been steadfast and fearless.
I myself even owe my life to a Halfling. The hearts of the Little People are more stout than any could have imagined.
You have a noble heart, stranger, and if it calls to you to help all that you can, you should hearken to it. If you go forth in the hopes of protecting the good peoples of this world, you may find yourself surprised to find out how many forms they take.