[Child of the 7th Age]

Child came up to Piosenniel and Khelak who were seated and speaking. She thought they wouldn't mind if she sat down beside them.

She had heard Khelek's voice registering surprise. "Beleriand?! Why do you chose such a destination, and how do you intend to go?" Then there had been more whispered words.

Pio was obviously on edge for, as she came towards the table, Pio had responded with a gentle warning which Child chose to ignore. Perhaps, Pio had read her note and disapproved of her meddling with the time-travel device.

The room was largely empty. Child, Pio, Khelak, and Kali lingered in the galley which was now only half lit by a single candle still left burning. Most of the others had withdrawn, said their goodbyes for the evening, and retired to their cabins. Faramir himself had departed with many gracious gestures and expressions of good will. He and Mithadan had walked out arm in arm, so it was possible they were still discussing something.

Child was grateful when Kali came over to sit by her and lend support. Like Child, he was deeply concerned about what would happen next. Both his body and words implored Piosenniel and Khelak to let him know more of his fate.

[ July 12, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]