Pio crouched by the map, and looked at it closely. 'We can help you with the problem of both extra weaponry and with getting the non-swimmers out.' She described the air bladders to the group and how Mithadan had thought of them, saying that they would move weapons in on them, and that a number of hobbits might use each one to be floated to the ships.
She was vague on the next assurance, telling them that there would be armed and expert swimmers in the water who would deal with moving the air bladders safely to the ship. She had not mentioned the hobbrim when she talked of the crew on the Star, and she did not talk of them now.
They took her at her word and did not question her further.
Gamba then responded. 'I have another idea. I'm working in the Locks, but the plan would go better if we had someone on the inside helping us.'
He stopped and looked at Piosenniel. 'Daisy was sentenced to five days. It wouldn't take much to get her another five days.'
Pio's eyes darkened at this suggestion. She was loath to say 'yes'. 'I will agree to that if there is another who can be there with her. I would not have her there alone. Can you assure me of this?'
'There is Anee.' said Gamba. 'She would stay.' 'So be it.' said Pio, wearily.
[ October 13, 2002: Message edited by: piosenniel ]
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