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piosenniel · 09-30-2002, 01:09 PM

Pio sent Cami to look for Ancalimon and Mithadan, thinking she might have a quick word with Angara. She found her with little trouble among the hobbrim children. The Elf stood and watched her for a while, wondering what had brought on this show of gentleness and genuine delight which the dragon showed toward her charges.

Rose came for the children and shooed them off for a snack and rest. Pio approached Angara from behind, and tapped her on the tail with her boot. The wyrm's tail lashed dangerously across the deck, and the Elf jumped, just managing to avoid being knocked over. Angara turned to face her 'attacker'.

'You!' she huffed indignantly. 'You should know better than to sneak up on me!' She eyed Pio. 'And, by the way, do you realize that rumor is rife of your condition, among the hobbrim children. So much for your Elvish secrets!'

Pio laughed. 'I thought Cami would have told you by now that that is no longer a secret. Mithadan knows, and I see the hobbit/hobbrim network has spread the news well.' She sat down on the deck next to Angara. 'But I still need your assistance.'

'Yes?!' said the dragon, hesitantly, not liking the feel of this conversation.

'I haven't spoke with Mithadan as yet, but I plan to be in the first ship up the river. You know he is a cautious man, given to worry, and I'd like to allay those worries if I can.'

'And how is it that I should be involved in this decision? Shouldn't that just be between you and him?'

'It will be. I will present it to him soon. But I'd like you to speak with him, also.' She touched the dragon's neck. 'I want you to be on the boat with me, to fight at my side. Let him know that you will watch out for me, and free him up to take charge with one less worry.'

Angara laughed and regarded the Elf closely. 'You have become addle-brained! Just get on the boat! The old Pio would be there.'

'And so she would have!' she said, grinning.'And it may yet come to that. But will you do this for me?'

Reluctantly, the dragon agreed, saying she would await word from Pio that she had already broached the subject with Mithadan. Pio thanked her, and turned to go. The dragon called out to her. 'Must I be be civil when I speak with him, or shall I threaten him if he doesn't comply?'

'Civil, if you will! And, please, no further injuries to him!'

09-30-2002, 01:09 PM	#99
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Pio sent Cami to look for Ancalimon and Mithadan, thinking she might have a quick word with Angara. She found her with little trouble among the hobbrim children. The Elf stood and watched her for a while, wondering what had brought on this show of gentleness and genuine delight which the dragon showed toward her charges. Rose came for the children and shooed them off for a snack and rest. Pio approached Angara from behind, and tapped her on the tail with her boot. The wyrm's tail lashed dangerously across the deck, and the Elf jumped, just managing to avoid being knocked over. Angara turned to face her 'attacker'. 'You!' she huffed indignantly. 'You should know better than to sneak up on me!' She eyed Pio. 'And, by the way, do you realize that rumor is rife of your condition, among the hobbrim children. So much for your Elvish secrets!' Pio laughed. 'I thought Cami would have told you by now that that is no longer a secret. Mithadan knows, and I see the hobbit/hobbrim network has spread the news well.' She sat down on the deck next to Angara. 'But I still need your assistance.' 'Yes?!' said the dragon, hesitantly, not liking the feel of this conversation. 'I haven't spoke with Mithadan as yet, but I plan to be in the first ship up the river. You know he is a cautious man, given to worry, and I'd like to allay those worries if I can.' 'And how is it that I should be involved in this decision? Shouldn't that just be between you and him?' 'It will be. I will present it to him soon. But I'd like you to speak with him, also.' She touched the dragon's neck. 'I want you to be on the boat with me, to fight at my side. Let him know that you will watch out for me, and free him up to take charge with one less worry.' Angara laughed and regarded the Elf closely. 'You have become addle-brained! Just get on the boat! The old Pio would be there.' 'And so she would have!' she said, grinning.'And it may yet come to that. But will you do this for me?' Reluctantly, the dragon agreed, saying she would await word from Pio that she had already broached the subject with Mithadan. Pio thanked her, and turned to go. The dragon called out to her. 'Must I be be civil when I speak with him, or shall I threaten him if he doesn't comply?' 'Civil, if you will! And, please, no further injuries to him!' __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.