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Tom’s eyes scanned the room in which the party was being held trying to identify all the hobbits that had turned up. He turned to his left and Melody looked at him. “I’m just going to talk to Ivy for a bit, okay Tom?” Melody asked while walking towards Ivy. Tom just nodded and turned to see Cedric speaking to Madoc, a hobbit which he had not seen before. ‘Hmm’ Tom thought to himself ‘that must be the hobbit that wishes to come along on the journey.’
Tom picked up a cup of tea from the table and walked towards Cedric and Madoc. “Hello good Hobbit friends,” said Tom interrupting the two Hobbits while they were in conversation. “It’s good to see you here Cedric. Having a good time?
“Yes, the party has been good,” Cedric replied. “I’m just a bit sad leaving my family and friends that’s all
“A lot of us here are having those feelings. You just need to think of the party as a good kick start to our journey rather than a sad goodbye to our relatives, that’s all,” Tom said trying to raise the hopes of Cedric. Tom turned to speak to Madoc. “Your Gorbadics cousin,” he began “I can tell by the look you have on your face, a lot like Gorbadics.” Madoc just smiled and nodded at Tom.
“It’s unfortunate that Gorbadic had to cancel for the journey, but he told of his cousin who seemed keen to take his place,” remarked Tom while drinking his entire cup of tea in one gulp.
“Well, I must say that I’m slightly worried about the Orcs and Wargs but other than that I’m ready and raring to go,” said Madoc while watching Tom surprisingly down his tea in one swallow.
Tom looked at his empty mug in a puzzled manner. “I finished that quick. I’ll go and get us some more tea.”
Tom began to walk towards the table but turned back half way there. “Remember you lot. Eat and drink as much as you like…. After all, this is a party!”
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