Nuru grinned widely and blushed furiously as she stepped up onto the stage to accept her award. She gave Rie and Talômi enthusiastic hugs and went forward to the microphone to make her speech.
"I would like to thank Rie and Talômi for being so kind as to present me with this award," she said, "and I'll try not to make this too lengthy, but there is a little to say!
"I suppose the first thing I'd like to say is that In the Shadow of the Star is by far one of the best RPGs I've ever had the fortune to be in, and I'd like to thank those responible for inviting me to play the roles I currently am playing, as well all who are participating in it.
"Secondly, I'd like to say a few names that deserve recognition: Child of the 7th Age and Piosenniel taught be to be a better writer and RPer through The Long Winter RPG as well as the Dragon. Bethberry also deserves my thanks.
"Manardariel, Eruantalon (who sadly had to leave the Barrow-Downs), Durelin, Sindae, and all the others who played in the first RPG I owned, Hobbit's Gift. Without their help I couldn't have been a successful game owner.
"Orual deserves special thanks for all her help and kind words, and also gracing most of the RPGs I've been in with her presence.
"mark12_30 is also a very special person indeed, though we don't know each other very well. She deserves much thanks for introducing me to the Walk to Rivendell, but also for her wonderful portrayal of Frodo in The Shadow of the Star, nearly bringing tears to my eyes as Frodo returned through her writing.
"I would also like to thank Bekah for her arguements with me concerning Faramir." Knowing that that discussion was rather touchy to some people, she rushed on. "That helped me develop my skills in defending my opinions which in turn got my brain warmed up enough to write Angelica and Peony's scenes during the birth of Pio's twins.
"And, though she doesn't yet belong to the BD forums, thanks goes to my friend Nicrabanwen who had given me her undying support throughout the years, even when I'm the lowest in my writing."
Nurumaiel paused for a moment, then said, "Thank you all and, to be bold and dare say it, God bless," and stepped down from the stage.
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In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand
in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.
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