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mark12_30 · 08-16-2002, 07:35 PM

Lindo and Retya stealthily approached Estel, this time from directly in front of him, because they could see that he was dozing. Lindo noticed that Estel was tethered, and he wondered why.

When they were both within ten feet of the pony, Lindo clicked his tongue, and the pony started awake. To Lindo and Retya's amazement, they saw a flutter of wings on his back. They surged forward, Lindo taking Estel's muzzle genty in both hands, and looking around at the black and white bird.

"I know you, " said Lindo, none too thrilled. "You are Nitir ahd Azra's friend." And the one who flaps around my head and pokes at my clothing just to be annoying, he mentally added, but clamped his lips shut. "Retya, run back to camp. Leave the water here. Tell Nitir that her black and white bird-friend is here. Hurry."

The black and white bird glowered at Lindo, and said nothing, but sighed and fluffed out her feathers, in a vain attempt to keep warm. She had been dreaming, and resented being disturbed by grumpy Lindo of all people.

Lindo removed the hempen tether from the pony, muttering. "Who put this on you, Estel, eh? Somebody's idea of safe and careful, I suppose. Well, you don't need it." It was well woven, though, and Lindo coiled it carefully. He suspected one of the Assistant Junior Snowhobbits of having tied the pony, but the twisting was so well balanced on the hempen rope, one of the older boys had probably made it. He would find out. Meanwhile, he gave Estel his water and his daily check for bumps, cuts, bruises or bites, and then, keeping a close eye on that bird, started scratching under Estel's chin and waiting for Nitir to arrive.

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08-16-2002, 07:35 PM	#544
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Lindo and Retya stealthily approached Estel, this time from directly in front of him, because they could see that he was dozing. Lindo noticed that Estel was tethered, and he wondered why. When they were both within ten feet of the pony, Lindo clicked his tongue, and the pony started awake. To Lindo and Retya's amazement, they saw a flutter of wings on his back. They surged forward, Lindo taking Estel's muzzle genty in both hands, and looking around at the black and white bird. "I know you, " said Lindo, none too thrilled. "You are Nitir ahd Azra's friend." And the one who flaps around my head and pokes at my clothing just to be annoying, he mentally added, but clamped his lips shut. "Retya, run back to camp. Leave the water here. Tell Nitir that her black and white bird-friend is here. Hurry." The black and white bird glowered at Lindo, and said nothing, but sighed and fluffed out her feathers, in a vain attempt to keep warm. She had been dreaming, and resented being disturbed by grumpy Lindo of all people. Lindo removed the hempen tether from the pony, muttering. "Who put this on you, Estel, eh? Somebody's idea of safe and careful, I suppose. Well, you don't need it." It was well woven, though, and Lindo coiled it carefully. He suspected one of the Assistant Junior Snowhobbits of having tied the pony, but the twisting was so well balanced on the hempen rope, one of the older boys had probably made it. He would find out. Meanwhile, he gave Estel his water and his daily check for bumps, cuts, bruises or bites, and then, keeping a close eye on that bird, started scratching under Estel's chin and waiting for Nitir to arrive. [ August 16, 2002: Message edited by: mark12_30 ] [ August 19, 2002: Message edited by: mark12_30 ] __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.