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Child of the 7th Age · 10-06-2002, 10:30 PM

Cami and the younger hobbrim were sitting on the floor with the quilt spread out between them. She had suggested they come to her cabin to do the work in secret, hoping to discourage prying eyes. The young ones were skilled with their fingers, and the squares were rapidly coming along. There was much good natured chatter and nonsense. Cami had just finished her journal entry for the day, and was kneeling on the floor to inspect everyone's work.

Just at that moment, Rose poked her head through the threshold, "Psst., Cami, come here. Levanto's back. He's outside off the stern. You asked me to tell you when he showed up."

"Oh, Rose, thanks. That's a relief. I really need to see him about something." Cami squeezed her hand, excused herself, and quickly made for the upper deck.

Once arriving, she lay flat on the wooden planks and stuck her head underneath the rail over the edge of the ship. The hobbit slid her body as far forward as she dared without tumbling off into the waves. Extending her index finger in the direction of Levanto, she indicated to the mer-man that she wanted him to come near so they could speak without anyone overhearing.

"Levanto, I have a big problem that you could help with." Cami proceeded to tell him about Pio's departure for the oyster and eel banks, and the Man's own instructions to her. In Cami's imagination, the eels had grown by several feet and had developed sharp pointed teeth. She hoped she was wrong. Levanto made no comment on the eels but shook his head in disapproval on hearing that the Elf had dived off the ship by herself. Levanto assured Cami he knew these banks, and should have no problem tracking Pio in that direction.

"Please," Cami whispered, "I know she wants privacy. Don't bother her unless there's a reason to do so. But it surely won't hurt to have someone around in case trouble shows up."

Levanto turned about and winked his left eye. "It's our secret. Someone has to keep an eye on that Elf! She'd better appreciate her friends."

Cami doubted whether Pio would appreciate what they were doing now, but she herself was relieved to see Levanto swimming off in the direction of the eel banks.

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10-06-2002, 10:30 PM	#141
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Cami and the younger hobbrim were sitting on the floor with the quilt spread out between them. She had suggested they come to her cabin to do the work in secret, hoping to discourage prying eyes. The young ones were skilled with their fingers, and the squares were rapidly coming along. There was much good natured chatter and nonsense. Cami had just finished her journal entry for the day, and was kneeling on the floor to inspect everyone's work. Just at that moment, Rose poked her head through the threshold, "Psst., Cami, come here. Levanto's back. He's outside off the stern. You asked me to tell you when he showed up." "Oh, Rose, thanks. That's a relief. I really need to see him about something." Cami squeezed her hand, excused herself, and quickly made for the upper deck. Once arriving, she lay flat on the wooden planks and stuck her head underneath the rail over the edge of the ship. The hobbit slid her body as far forward as she dared without tumbling off into the waves. Extending her index finger in the direction of Levanto, she indicated to the mer-man that she wanted him to come near so they could speak without anyone overhearing. "Levanto, I have a big problem that you could help with." Cami proceeded to tell him about Pio's departure for the oyster and eel banks, and the Man's own instructions to her. In Cami's imagination, the eels had grown by several feet and had developed sharp pointed teeth. She hoped she was wrong. Levanto made no comment on the eels but shook his head in disapproval on hearing that the Elf had dived off the ship by herself. Levanto assured Cami he knew these banks, and should have no problem tracking Pio in that direction. "Please," Cami whispered, "I know she wants privacy. Don't bother her unless there's a reason to do so. But it surely won't hurt to have someone around in case trouble shows up." Levanto turned about and winked his left eye. "It's our secret. Someone has to keep an eye on that Elf! She'd better appreciate her friends." Cami doubted whether Pio would appreciate what they were doing now, but she herself was relieved to see Levanto swimming off in the direction of the eel banks. [ October 07, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.