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piosenniel · 08-13-2002, 12:55 PM

Angara sat with Bird until the woman fell back into a somewhat restful sleep. 'So tiny,' she thought to herself, as she watched the changling turn on her side and huddle under the blankets for warmth, 'and yet so strong when need arises.' She watched as even in sleep the woman's fingers worried the threads in the coverlet.

Coming close to Bird's ear, she whispered softly 'The weaving is strong, little one. The pattern still holds. Rest easy now.'

The changling's body relaxed a little, and her breathing became a little easier, though beneath her eyelids, the remnants of dark memories pursued each other.

Daisy was standing by the door when the dragon came out, and made to go back in to sit by the bed. Angara stopped her, saying, 'She will rest a little better now. And you must get some sleep yourself, in two days we leave for Númenor, and I would like you to be there for the planning that must be done. If you like, I will wake you when we meet.'

The dragon followed Daisy to the room she had shared with Pio. The hobbit hesitated at the doorway, not wanting to step in and see the familiar clutter of the elf's belongings.

Angara urged her in, and waited while she climbed, still dressed, into her cot and pulled the covers to her chin.

Tired and miserable, the hobbit closed her eyes, feigning sleep, in hopes that the dragon would go and leave her to her grief. But Angara crept close to her head, and lay on the pillow, humming softly an old lullaby.

The girl's body relaxed, and sleep was near her, when she heard the dragon whisper in her mind. She asks that you stand tall and true, now, little one,and do not abandon your companions though doubt and fear assail you. Step up, and be of service when you see the need.

Tears pooled at the corners of the Daisy's eyelids and rolled silently down her cheeks. The dragon resumed her soft lullaby until the girl's eyes had dried, and she surrendered to sleep.

[ August 13, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

08-13-2002, 12:55 PM	#507
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Angara sat with Bird until the woman fell back into a somewhat restful sleep. 'So tiny,' she thought to herself, as she watched the changling turn on her side and huddle under the blankets for warmth, 'and yet so strong when need arises.' She watched as even in sleep the woman's fingers worried the threads in the coverlet. Coming close to Bird's ear, she whispered softly 'The weaving is strong, little one. The pattern still holds. Rest easy now.' The changling's body relaxed a little, and her breathing became a little easier, though beneath her eyelids, the remnants of dark memories pursued each other. Daisy was standing by the door when the dragon came out, and made to go back in to sit by the bed. Angara stopped her, saying, 'She will rest a little better now. And you must get some sleep yourself, in two days we leave for Númenor, and I would like you to be there for the planning that must be done. If you like, I will wake you when we meet.' The dragon followed Daisy to the room she had shared with Pio. The hobbit hesitated at the doorway, not wanting to step in and see the familiar clutter of the elf's belongings. Angara urged her in, and waited while she climbed, still dressed, into her cot and pulled the covers to her chin. Tired and miserable, the hobbit closed her eyes, feigning sleep, in hopes that the dragon would go and leave her to her grief. But Angara crept close to her head, and lay on the pillow, humming softly an old lullaby. The girl's body relaxed, and sleep was near her, when she heard the dragon whisper in her mind. She asks that you stand tall and true, now, little one,and do not abandon your companions though doubt and fear assail you. Step up, and be of service when you see the need. Tears pooled at the corners of the Daisy's eyelids and rolled silently down her cheeks. The dragon resumed her soft lullaby until the girl's eyes had dried, and she surrendered to sleep. [ August 13, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.