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Child of the 7th Age · 07-08-2002, 06:35 PM

OOC-- I erased the earlier post and put this later in the story line with some editing.

Child was standing at the end of the gangplank as the four chastened sightseers returned to the vessel chaparoned by Mithadan. She didn't know whether to embrace them or throw something at their heads. Child was about to do the latter when she noticed how silent and thoughtful they were. So she held back her hand and tongue.

Child immediately asked where Rose and Pio were. Mithadan briefly explained what had happened in the Inn and how Piosenniel now sought for Rose.

Mithadan came up to Child and, with hesitation, explained the strange bas relief the four had uncovered on the tumbling, ancient wall.

"So this," thought Child, "is why they are all so quiet. Not even what happened in the Inn, but their discovery of that strange work of art."

Child felt it was time she shared her part of the story. She explained to the group about the unknown Elf in the Library and his presence on the dock. Mithadan was able to add his own observations to her comments.

Finally, Child built up her courage to get to the strangest point of all. She really did not feel comfortable discussing this, but she felt she had no choice. Perhaps, it was nothing, or perhaps it did mean something. It was not her place to judge.

So she quietly spoke of her vision from the Ailundale and the words of Eru.

Birdie and Veritas looked frankly credulous as she recalled her experience. Mithadan looked her steadily in the eye and said nothing, gving no indication whether he believed her or not.

Suddenly, Angara turned and came to stand by Child. The dragon softly growled, "Believe what you want, but Child speaks the truth. You know not half of what you have taken upon your shoulders. And if you take my two riddles to be the beginning and end of your path, do not be so sure. For even I have seen more than I have spoken to you, and there is much beyond this which is still unknown to me."

The group stood silent. All that Child could hear was the flapping of the limp sails, and the banner fluttering overhead. She walked over to the stern to watch the setting sun, a sight she found familiar and comforting.

[ July 08, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

07-08-2002, 06:35 PM	#34
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	OOC-- I erased the earlier post and put this later in the story line with some editing. Child was standing at the end of the gangplank as the four chastened sightseers returned to the vessel chaparoned by Mithadan. She didn't know whether to embrace them or throw something at their heads. Child was about to do the latter when she noticed how silent and thoughtful they were. So she held back her hand and tongue. Child immediately asked where Rose and Pio were. Mithadan briefly explained what had happened in the Inn and how Piosenniel now sought for Rose. Mithadan came up to Child and, with hesitation, explained the strange bas relief the four had uncovered on the tumbling, ancient wall. "So this," thought Child, "is why they are all so quiet. Not even what happened in the Inn, but their discovery of that strange work of art." Child felt it was time she shared her part of the story. She explained to the group about the unknown Elf in the Library and his presence on the dock. Mithadan was able to add his own observations to her comments. Finally, Child built up her courage to get to the strangest point of all. She really did not feel comfortable discussing this, but she felt she had no choice. Perhaps, it was nothing, or perhaps it did mean something. It was not her place to judge. So she quietly spoke of her vision from the Ailundale and the words of Eru. Birdie and Veritas looked frankly credulous as she recalled her experience. Mithadan looked her steadily in the eye and said nothing, gving no indication whether he believed her or not. Suddenly, Angara turned and came to stand by Child. The dragon softly growled, "Believe what you want, but Child speaks the truth. You know not half of what you have taken upon your shoulders. And if you take my two riddles to be the beginning and end of your path, do not be so sure. For even I have seen more than I have spoken to you, and there is much beyond this which is still unknown to me." The group stood silent. All that Child could hear was the flapping of the limp sails, and the banner fluttering overhead. She walked over to the stern to watch the setting sun, a sight she found familiar and comforting. [ July 08, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.