Poppy sat on a stool at the back of the crowd with little Lily bouncing up and down on her knee, she paused for a moment and concentrated on the Ranger's words. "That we band together to face this oncoming danger!" A rucuss broke out in the crowd, how could these people band together if they cannot even be tolerable of each other?
Poppy shook her head, the dark curls tickling Lily's face; Lily errupted in little giggles that seemed to echo throughout the clear air. "Hush, little Lily, we have to listen to the big man, it is important!" she spoke gently so no Hobbits would hear her talking kindly about the Big Folk.
The noise didn't seem to die down, it was mingled with fear, rage, and aggitation. Poppy sighed and wished that either side could learn not to be so terribly stubborn and block headed.
Poppy stood up with Lily clutching to her hand "no", Lily insisted. "Now, now Lily the big Folk won't hurt you, I'll protect you, no need to fret" Lily looked and nodded nervously keeping very close to Poppy as she inched her way to the front of the crowd. She burried her face into Poppy's dress.
The people at the front which didn't seem too big at the back were now towering over the two small hobbits. Poppy gave a tiny smile, craning her head up to look at them; some smiled back while others sneered.
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