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Child of the 7th Age · 08-21-2002, 03:51 PM

Kali looked over at Child who lay in bed under a warm blanket. The top of her head was swathed by a bandage. Daisy had clipped off a few of Child's curls to clean and tend the wound. Then she had wound a bandage around her head a number of times to make sure the gash would stay clean. Kali wondered what Child would think if she looked at herself in a mirror.

Child was a mass of bumps and bruises, but fortunately nothing had been broken. Although the hobbit was not yet awake, she shifted gently in her sleep. Her eyelids were closed, but they fluttered softly as dreams streamed by.

Kali wondered what Child's dreams might be. Bird had mentioned a few things which suggested Child might be sad when she finally awoke. Kali hoped not. He himself felt a little sad that others were going off to help him, and giving up so many things, while he stayed behind on the ship. He hoped he would be able to join in on the next rescue. But, so far, Mithadan hadn't mentioned anything about that.

At least Child's face did not look sad now. In fact, Kali thought it looked happy and peaceful. Despite the bandages and bruises, the hobbit looked prettier and more serene that Kali had ever seen her. Her face radiated a gentle light. And her skin looked soft and pink.

Kali glanced out of the small porthole to gaze at the sun which loomed high overhead. Daisy had told him Child had been hurt most severely so she needed to be watched and nursed. And Kali had volunteered for the job. If Mistress Goodchilde could spend months in a prison camp to help locate his family, the hobbrim figured he could spend a few hours helping to care for her.

Kali checked on the sun every now and then. Daisy had said he would have to awaken Child if she was still sleeping when the sun dipped down to the sea. Kali hoped he didn't have to do that. He somehow sensed that the hobbit was happier in her dreams than she might be on the ship. So, he waited and watched, and kept careful watch on her.

[ August 21, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

08-21-2002, 03:51 PM	#598
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Kali looked over at Child who lay in bed under a warm blanket. The top of her head was swathed by a bandage. Daisy had clipped off a few of Child's curls to clean and tend the wound. Then she had wound a bandage around her head a number of times to make sure the gash would stay clean. Kali wondered what Child would think if she looked at herself in a mirror. Child was a mass of bumps and bruises, but fortunately nothing had been broken. Although the hobbit was not yet awake, she shifted gently in her sleep. Her eyelids were closed, but they fluttered softly as dreams streamed by. Kali wondered what Child's dreams might be. Bird had mentioned a few things which suggested Child might be sad when she finally awoke. Kali hoped not. He himself felt a little sad that others were going off to help him, and giving up so many things, while he stayed behind on the ship. He hoped he would be able to join in on the next rescue. But, so far, Mithadan hadn't mentioned anything about that. At least Child's face did not look sad now. In fact, Kali thought it looked happy and peaceful. Despite the bandages and bruises, the hobbit looked prettier and more serene that Kali had ever seen her. Her face radiated a gentle light. And her skin looked soft and pink. Kali glanced out of the small porthole to gaze at the sun which loomed high overhead. Daisy had told him Child had been hurt most severely so she needed to be watched and nursed. And Kali had volunteered for the job. If Mistress Goodchilde could spend months in a prison camp to help locate his family, the hobbrim figured he could spend a few hours helping to care for her. Kali checked on the sun every now and then. Daisy had said he would have to awaken Child if she was still sleeping when the sun dipped down to the sea. Kali hoped he didn't have to do that. He somehow sensed that the hobbit was happier in her dreams than she might be on the ship. So, he waited and watched, and kept careful watch on her. [ August 21, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.