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piosenniel · 07-26-2002, 02:11 AM

Olo moved over a bit and made room for the elf to sit in the shade.

'Would you care for a pipeful?', said the hobbit, offering him his pouch of Southern Star. Olo refilled his pipe and leaned back against the tree. He watched the elf-steed as he ran with the other two. There was a bit of a rivalry he could see going on between Midnight and Getathane, but Peri soon put an end to that when he nipped them both in passing on their hindquarters and they both began to chase him. Growing tired of this game, the three of them slowed to a walk and then a mere amble from one grass clump to another.

'Begging your pardon, Arcon,' said Olo, breaking their companionable silence,'but are you travelling with the older fellow and his companions?'

The elf nodded his head, indicating he was.

'Well, I understood from Mr. Gandalf that you all were to go to some sort of meeting with him today. He asked me to groom Midnight for him, which I've got done as you can see. So, if you'ld like to leave Getathane with me this afternoon I'd be glad to get him groomed and trimmed, and see to his hooves. That one there on the right front needs a bit of filing down on one side.'

Arcon watched his horse as Olo pointed out the slight irregularity to his gait caused by the offending hoof.

'What say we get some lunch. I'm feeling a little hungry. You can tell me then if you've time for me to do your horse and what you'ld like done.'

07-26-2002, 02:11 AM	#286
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Olo moved over a bit and made room for the elf to sit in the shade. 'Would you care for a pipeful?', said the hobbit, offering him his pouch of Southern Star. Olo refilled his pipe and leaned back against the tree. He watched the elf-steed as he ran with the other two. There was a bit of a rivalry he could see going on between Midnight and Getathane, but Peri soon put an end to that when he nipped them both in passing on their hindquarters and they both began to chase him. Growing tired of this game, the three of them slowed to a walk and then a mere amble from one grass clump to another. 'Begging your pardon, Arcon,' said Olo, breaking their companionable silence,'but are you travelling with the older fellow and his companions?' The elf nodded his head, indicating he was. 'Well, I understood from Mr. Gandalf that you all were to go to some sort of meeting with him today. He asked me to groom Midnight for him, which I've got done as you can see. So, if you'ld like to leave Getathane with me this afternoon I'd be glad to get him groomed and trimmed, and see to his hooves. That one there on the right front needs a bit of filing down on one side.' Arcon watched his horse as Olo pointed out the slight irregularity to his gait caused by the offending hoof. 'What say we get some lunch. I'm feeling a little hungry. You can tell me then if you've time for me to do your horse and what you'ld like done.' __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.