[video] smile the brightest (the search for lawyers and lighthearted things)

[bemerry]

[ There's a cheerful face looking up at you, despite all the weird and terrible things that have been going on lately. ]

Afternoon! I am Meriadoc Brandybuck, and as a bit of an effort to combat some of the awfulness around us with more cheerful things, I figured I might take the time to get some of the more legal aspects of certain events out of the way. If anyone can direct me to a lawyer of some sort, I'd appreciate the help in drawing up some documents.

[ Things like, say, a will & testament, a marriage license, and something not-unlike adoption papers if still different. Best be prepared. ]

I understand that very few people have any concept of Hobbit Legal Code, but I can certainly help on those aspects, so long as someone knows the basics of civil contracts.

[ There is a pause, as he looks down and fiddles with something in his lap before returning the camera ]

Also! If anyone has talents in baking or other things I would be most interested in recruiting your help for a way to lift spirits.

[ There isn't much use raging over things that can't be changed, and bright hearts and good feelings do amazing things in the face of despair. Merry knows something of that. ]

Comments

[bemerry]

Most peoples are fortunate enough to be hobbits, but not everyone enjoys such lovely feet, so I suppose to each their own. [ fuzzy feet are the loveliest and you will never convince him otherwise. ]

Even so, I think everyone should be proud of their feet as they are! I am sure everyone's feet are quite lovely for them!

[briefly]

Yes, well - that rather depends on the person. And whether they can afford a pedicure.

[bemerry]

A pedi... [ What is that even actually he doesn't know if he really wants to know. ]

One ought to be happy with the body they are in! So long as it fits them. I have yet to meet anyone who wasn't quite lovely in the skin they were in.

[ He stops to think, a moment, before smiling brighter. ]

Especially smiles. No one looks quite as beautiful as they do when they smile!

[briefly]

You're an optimistic one, aren't you.

[bemerry]

Yes, I suppose I am. Even the darkest shadows pass eventually. [ No shame in this hobbit. ]

[briefly]

[awe.]

That's not at all a bad quality to have. Lord knows we could use some more light around here.