READ THIS if you are part of the Barrow-Down's Birthday Party

[Child of the 7th Age]

Child took Rose in her arms and gently rocked her back and forth as she might do to one of her children when they were younger.

"Don't listen to this nonsense in your head,' she pleaded with Rose. "We are good, sensible hobbits, and this whole thing is ridiculous!"

"Remember how beautiful the Shire part of the Downs is. All the green fields and the places to swim and lots of birthday parties. Who needs beaches? I certainly don't"

Child hoped that her voice sounded convincing, because inside she was beginning to have some serious doubts.

Just at that moment, she heard a clear message that was coming from some unspoken source.....pst, pst, this is Angara, and I would like you to pay attention to me......perhaps take me for a little ride......acknowledge how wonderful I am.......

Child could scarcely believe the words ringing inside her head. This was bad, very bad.

She set out to look for cousin Frodo.