[Child of the 7th Age]

Child did not have long to wait. She had hoped for a little chat with Angara, but this was not exactly what she had in mind. The dragon came purring into the room accusing her of theft and piracy. In another minure, Angara was roaring. At least, this seemed a bit more like the ship Child was used to. It took her a little while to understand what Angara was actually saying.

Child looked at the dragon and tried not to laugh. Then she related how she had been close friends in Beleriand with one of the messengers sent from the house of Nienna the Vala. She told how Ancalimon had known about the letters and told her what she must do.

Angara didn't seem to be too impressed with this explanation about the mirror or Child's namedropping. Child, however, reminded her that there were other names on the list of bequests. In fact, knowing the generosity of the Elf, she expected all her shipmates would be given loving presents. Angara whipped out the letter from under her wing and handed it to Child. They went down the list together and found Angara's name with several items listed. The dragon stepped on Child's toes in her eagerness to see exactly what she had been given. Angara whipped back the letter from Child, and announced that she would read Pio's will and testament tomorrow in the galley. And no one could have any of the presents till then, not even if the Lady Nienna herself came on board the Lonely Star.

[ August 22, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]