ELSEWHERE IN MIDDLE-EARTH

As should be obvious by now, Elrond was at no loss for reasons why Arwen should not marry Aragorn. At least, if he was at a loss, he started all over again.

ELROND: Reason #666 why you should not marry Aragorn: He's a ketchup- guzzler. Reason #667 why you should not marry Aragorn: You've NO IDEA where he's been. Do you REALLY want to be touching him? Reason #668 why you should not marry Aragorn: Your surname will be Trotter. Reason #669 why you should not marry Aragorn: He's your first cousin I- lost-track-how-many times removed. Reason #670 why you should not marry Aragorn...he eats way to much ketchup.

ARWEN: YAWN