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piosenniel · 03-03-2003, 03:30 PM

It was a gaggle of wide-eyed and giggling youngsters that trailed after Pio to the food table. Past the vegetables, past the meats, past the breads, and even past the platters of fried mushrooms from Farmer Maggot’s farm they went. In their hands, firmly held, were their little plates, and they kept their eyes fixed on the Elf as she led them straight to the desserts, though occasionally one would cast a quick, bold glance toward his mother to check for her approval, then look away just as quickly with a grin, thinking how fun to have gotten away with something usually forbidden.

Pio motioned a server to bring over several chairs near the table, and bade the smaller children climb up on them to get a good look at the offerings. She took the plates from their little hands, and dished up a little of whatever they pointed out. Once down on the ground, she handed them their plates, reminding them to hold it carefully, and had them wait for the others to make their choices.

Holding Goldie’s plate for her, Pio led the hungry troop back to their table. Goldie clung to the folds of Pio’s dress, her eyes fixed in anticipation on the plate of chocolate pudding with crispy nut cookies in the Elf’s hand. In her other hand, Pio had a large pitcher of cold milk, and once the children were seated, she poured each of them a little mug and one for herself as well.

Spoons in hand, the hungry bunch was about to dig in, when Pio rapped on her mug with her spoon to draw their attention. Lifting her mug, she saluted them, saying ‘Mae govannen, my new friends! Well met! Enjoy!’ Their little voices returned the salute as they raised their own mugs to her. One tiny voice, Goldie’s rang clear at the end. ‘Puddin’, cookies!’ she said in delight, a large spoonful making its careful way to her waiting mouth.

Pio looked round the table, as the Hobbit lads and lasses tucked in to their food. ‘Anyone care to share something interesting they did today?’ She munched on her plate of fruits and sugared walnuts, looking round the group expectantly . . .

03-03-2003, 03:30 PM	#98
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	It was a gaggle of wide-eyed and giggling youngsters that trailed after Pio to the food table. Past the vegetables, past the meats, past the breads, and even past the platters of fried mushrooms from Farmer Maggot’s farm they went. In their hands, firmly held, were their little plates, and they kept their eyes fixed on the Elf as she led them straight to the desserts, though occasionally one would cast a quick, bold glance toward his mother to check for her approval, then look away just as quickly with a grin, thinking how fun to have gotten away with something usually forbidden. Pio motioned a server to bring over several chairs near the table, and bade the smaller children climb up on them to get a good look at the offerings. She took the plates from their little hands, and dished up a little of whatever they pointed out. Once down on the ground, she handed them their plates, reminding them to hold it carefully, and had them wait for the others to make their choices. Holding Goldie’s plate for her, Pio led the hungry troop back to their table. Goldie clung to the folds of Pio’s dress, her eyes fixed in anticipation on the plate of chocolate pudding with crispy nut cookies in the Elf’s hand. In her other hand, Pio had a large pitcher of cold milk, and once the children were seated, she poured each of them a little mug and one for herself as well. Spoons in hand, the hungry bunch was about to dig in, when Pio rapped on her mug with her spoon to draw their attention. Lifting her mug, she saluted them, saying ‘Mae govannen, my new friends! Well met! Enjoy!’ Their little voices returned the salute as they raised their own mugs to her. One tiny voice, Goldie’s rang clear at the end. ‘Puddin’, cookies!’ she said in delight, a large spoonful making its careful way to her waiting mouth. Pio looked round the table, as the Hobbit lads and lasses tucked in to their food. ‘Anyone care to share something interesting they did today?’ She munched on her plate of fruits and sugared walnuts, looking round the group expectantly . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.