THE LONELY STAR (Contd. from BD birthday party) - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

piosenniel · 08-07-2002, 09:45 AM

It was just the immediate family and household who had been invited to the dinner. Idril thought it best that the number of people who knew of the companions should be kept small.

Dinner was announced, soon after all the guests had arrived, and Turgon led the way to the tables, with Lady Idril on his arm.

It was a lovely party, no long speeches to endure, just the exchange of pleasant conversation and the enjoyment of good food and wine.

Holly and little Pio sat by Piosenniel, and she heard much from the youngster of her opinions of the guests. Most were quite favorable, as the little one was of an age to be enthralled by heroes. The young girl was especially glad that Tuor had invited two of his friends to the dinner - Ecthelion and Glorfindel. They had been seated across the table from her and she flirted with them outrageously. They both smiled at her, and egged her on with compliments and amused winks.

By the time the desserts had been served, little Pio was yawning and leaning against her mother. Holly excused herself to take her daughter to bed. Pio whispered to her, 'I'll see you tomorrow. Sleep well.'

Soon the party itself wound down, and guests bade farewell to Idril and Tuor. The companions thanked each one for coming, and then said their thank-you's and goodnights to Idril and Tuor.

'Yes, we all must get plenty of rest for tomorrow.' said Idril, in return. 'It will be the festival of the Gates of Summer, and it will last all night, until we joyfully greet the dawn.'

Pio shivered at those words as she walked to her room. 'And that dawn will be a long time coming.' she thought to herself.

[ August 07, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

08-07-2002, 09:45 AM	#11
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	It was just the immediate family and household who had been invited to the dinner. Idril thought it best that the number of people who knew of the companions should be kept small. Dinner was announced, soon after all the guests had arrived, and Turgon led the way to the tables, with Lady Idril on his arm. It was a lovely party, no long speeches to endure, just the exchange of pleasant conversation and the enjoyment of good food and wine. Holly and little Pio sat by Piosenniel, and she heard much from the youngster of her opinions of the guests. Most were quite favorable, as the little one was of an age to be enthralled by heroes. The young girl was especially glad that Tuor had invited two of his friends to the dinner - Ecthelion and Glorfindel. They had been seated across the table from her and she flirted with them outrageously. They both smiled at her, and egged her on with compliments and amused winks. By the time the desserts had been served, little Pio was yawning and leaning against her mother. Holly excused herself to take her daughter to bed. Pio whispered to her, 'I'll see you tomorrow. Sleep well.' Soon the party itself wound down, and guests bade farewell to Idril and Tuor. The companions thanked each one for coming, and then said their thank-you's and goodnights to Idril and Tuor. 'Yes, we all must get plenty of rest for tomorrow.' said Idril, in return. 'It will be the festival of the Gates of Summer, and it will last all night, until we joyfully greet the dawn.' Pio shivered at those words as she walked to her room. 'And that dawn will be a long time coming.' she thought to herself. [ August 07, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.