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Child of the 7th Age · 06-19-2003, 10:38 AM

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By the time Cami and Maura arrived at the party, with six children in tow, the festivities were well under way. As they came up the walkway towards Bag-end, Cami could hear a recorder and fiddle playing, and a number of guests all chattering away. The lovely lanterns and flowers, the tables with their generous platters of food, the friends and neighbors gathered around--all took Cami's breath away.

She whispered her goodbyes to Maura and Gamba, explaining that she'd see them again once the ceremony started. Then, she made a quick tour of the party room and gardens, stopping to greet Zira and Ban and several other friends.

Out of all the lovely floral arrangements that had been set out, there was one that instantly took her eye. A wild thing hidden towards the back of the garden with a crazy assortment of flowers. Hazel, mugwort, chestnuts, and forget-me-nots, a sprig of ivy and a lone blackthorne wand, all tied together with a leather thong from which hung a single silver star.

How appropriate, Cami smiled. Just like her friend. So good hearted and adventurous. Perhaps just a shade too adventurous!

When Cami approached Frodo and asked him where Pio was hiding, he had nodded towards the rear of the house and briefly explained she had taken the twins there to settle them down. Cami deftly undid the latch and slipped through the door to the back hallway, hoping to surprise her friend by thanking her for the striking arrangement of flowers and letting her know that it was time for the ceremony to begin....

[ June 19, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

06-19-2003, 10:38 AM	#11
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,133	Child's post By the time Cami and Maura arrived at the party, with six children in tow, the festivities were well under way. As they came up the walkway towards Bag-end, Cami could hear a recorder and fiddle playing, and a number of guests all chattering away. The lovely lanterns and flowers, the tables with their generous platters of food, the friends and neighbors gathered around--all took Cami's breath away. She whispered her goodbyes to Maura and Gamba, explaining that she'd see them again once the ceremony started. Then, she made a quick tour of the party room and gardens, stopping to greet Zira and Ban and several other friends. Out of all the lovely floral arrangements that had been set out, there was one that instantly took her eye. A wild thing hidden towards the back of the garden with a crazy assortment of flowers. Hazel, mugwort, chestnuts, and forget-me-nots, a sprig of ivy and a lone blackthorne wand, all tied together with a leather thong from which hung a single silver star. How appropriate, Cami smiled. Just like her friend. So good hearted and adventurous. Perhaps just a shade too adventurous! When Cami approached Frodo and asked him where Pio was hiding, he had nodded towards the rear of the house and briefly explained she had taken the twins there to settle them down. Cami deftly undid the latch and slipped through the door to the back hallway, hoping to surprise her friend by thanking her for the striking arrangement of flowers and letting her know that it was time for the ceremony to begin.... [ June 19, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.