[Annunfuiniel]

Four horses, black as night, passed the end of the red carpet. A carriage of the same colour followed…and followed…and followed… Flashlights started to sparkle and the Commentator began enthusiastically:

"Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and Welcome to our live show from the third annual Barrow-Downs Birthday Party and the Downie Awards! And what a splendid start we have, look at that Limo! I think we all know who arrives in such a style…"

The carriage stopped and a man in Gondor’s guard uniform opened its (last) door while the security Uruks tried to keep the curious folk in order. A rapturous sigh rose from the crowd and even the protesting Hobbits and Shield-maidens and Half-Elves forgot their slogans and indeed the frustrated Canonites stood in awe as a red high-heeled shoe and skirts of ruby red gown emerged from the wagon. "Eeeee!! Annun! We love you!" cries could be heard from the audience and someone tried to cross the security fence: but the guards knew their job and the rabid fan-boy got thwacked down by a nasty looking Uruk: "Eeeee-…"

"Wow! Look at that nec…I mean dress! Mistress Annunfuiniel has done it again! No question who shall adorn all the covers of tomorrow’s papers! But wait, she’s not alone…"

Annunfuiniel stepped elegantly down to the red carpet her almost black hair sparkling with rubies. She stood there greeting the spectators with an adorable smile and waited for her escort to come out from the carriage. When she felt the man standing beside her she hissed from behind her perfect white teeth "Smile and wave to the crowd!" Then she remembered to add "Wave, don’t do the wave!" Smile still on her face she continued "Now take my hand and behave yourself." Annunfuiniel took a look at her date. 'So handsome and boastful and…oh so witless!' she sighed 'Trust your maid and this is what happens! I knew I should have checked the backgrounds of that dating service myself…'

"What a beautiful…no…dazzling couple! Now I’m really hoping to get an interview with Miss A. later this evening! I believe you don’t want to miss that so please: Stay tuned!"

Another sigh and Annunfuiniel reached the front door, dragging her escort who was not at all willing to leave his place in the spotlight. 'Let the bar be already open...', she made a silent prayer.