Birdie walked by the cabin door at that moment, a string of young Hobbrim following her. She peaked in briefly, saying "What are you two doing sitting down here? It's a beautiful day topside." Then she continued with her "education" of her young charges.
"Now see, this is how Ancalimon created the 'dragon' that you all saw. At least I think it is. Now this is called 'saltpeter', and this is 'sulpher'. Coral, do you have the flint and steel, there? Good! Now, you mix the two together..."
Pio turned towards Cami: "Are you sure you don't want to rethink your suggestion about Birdie's future plans?"
[ September 28, 2002: Message edited by: Birdland ]
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