[Ithaeliel]

"Auriel Haevasawen, Brinniel, Ithaeliel, and Mattius, whose model of deportment is a, um, model for all of us. Ladies and Gentledead, I am pleased to award the Downie for Fastest Delegation of Writing Responsibility for a Proposal in an Ensemble Cast to the four owners of The Blue Mountains and Threat of the Trees."

Ithaeliel's eyes became wider with every word as she heard the sound of a Downie being presented- to her and her friends and co-owners! As the music cued up and a roar of applause filled the room, the only thing Ith managed to squeak out was the word "us?" Yet at the same time, she thought to herself, should we deliberately go up sluggishly to live up to our song? But the thought passed from her mind as Brinniel helped her up by the arm, and Ith shook hands and recieved hugs alike as she scrambled to get out of the row.

As Mattius, Auriel and Brinniel filed out onto the carpet, Ithaeliel trailed behind, hoisting the folds of her dress up above her feet so she could attempt to walk. The four recipients were suddenly up on the stage, and Ith was thrust in front of the podium. The audience quieted in "anticipation." Ith took a deep breath like she was always told to do, and then she looked out at the expectant bunch of formally dressed Downers and laughed nervously, her stomach tying itself in knots. "Um... wow," she began. "This is an honor for all of us. I totally was not expecting any sort of award tonight; I don't know about you guys," she said, looking over her shoulder at her fellows, "but I am surprised. I have a lot of people to thank for this. First of all, this could not have happened without the three awesome people behind me. They've all taught me something about ownership, roleplaying and teamwork. Radagast, Mattius and Calentoliel; give it up for them!" Cheers went up in the room and Ith smiled with satisfaction and glee during the pause. "And," she continued, "Bethberry, who presented this to us. She is the moderator of the Rohan forum, where both our games have been hosted, and she's helped us immensely with ownership duties, tips, been tolerant of our strange ways of co-owning and ensembleship, and through it all has been a friendly and patient person. You rule." Another round of applause filled the house. "I also must thank Iaurlachien, who brought us all together. The Blue Mountains really was her RPG, and we only joined it, and I have to say that she is missed and I hope to see her again soon so that we can tell her about how much we learned from her RPG and how much of a success it's been! And last, but definitely not least, the other players from the Blue Mountains and The Threat of the Trees. Those from the Blue Mountains were Faye Took, Iaurlachien, and Olo Gamwich; and I'm afraid to name all the people in Threat of the Trees because there are so many that I'm afraid I'll forget someone. I love you all! Thank you!"

The audience roared loudly as the next recipient of the group stepped up to the podium.