Page 2 of Theoden

He nodded as he looked down at me with his soft, brown eyes. “However, only for an hour per day. Your destiny must always take precedence. Do you understand, Theodosius?”

I nodded. “Yes, Father. I’m special.”

He embraced me, making me feel like the words I had just spoken. “Indeed, my child, you are special.”

I pulled away a little and looked up at him. “Will they ever let me play with them?”

He nodded. “They will, just give them time.”

“I will, Father,” I said, then I hugged him again.

Even though he had told me I was special, and I decided I wanted the destiny that was set out for me… I still wanted toys of my own.