[Sword Maiden Of The Shire]

Two young Hobbits, Pippin and her cousin Merry, burst into the Green Dragon at great speed. The chatting and tale-telling stopped and all eyes turned to them. Their clothes were unusually dirty and leaves and twigs stuck in their hair.

They however didn't seem to notice and walked up the long wooden counter. The Innkeeper surveyed them with an amused eye and the chatter broke out again.

"Here now, what may I ask have you two been up to?" she asked.

While Pippin pulled twigs out of her brown hair, Merry replied "We fell down the bank near Maggot's field"

Pio smiled, she knew that wasn't the whole story "I reckon that's less than you deserve! What did you do this time?"

"All we did was take a few mushrooms!" said Pippin smiling mischieviously "He had those dogs of his gives quite a chase, didn't he Merry?"

Merry nodded "We lost all of the mishrooms too, they'll be some creature's supper no doubt!"

Pio just laughed "You two never learn!" and went to go tend to some other guests.

Pippin searched her pockets and found the only two remaining mushrooms that hadn't been knocked out of her when they fell. Merry smiled "You're a marvel Pip!" They chewed them hungrily.

"I reckon we got him pretty upset this time huh?" said Merry in mock-seriousness.

"No, he'll forget about it by tomorrow!" replied Pippin grinning.

[ January 11, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

[ January 11, 2003: Message edited by: Sword Maiden Of The Shire ]