Some of it could be hand waved as not wanting to bring more attention to himself than necessary. Humans need to eat, he appears to be human, it’s easier all around to act the part, then the acting becomes habit.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So he does it while pouring over documents, in a basement, where no one sees him. Or the iirc large amount of food he ate and mead he drank in the Hobbit after a day out. Doesn't add up.

[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Tolkien absolutely would have Maiar eat and drink for pleasure.

[–] i_love_FFT@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

He smoked for pleasure. I'm sure he ate and drank for pleasure.