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piosenniel · 04-29-2003, 01:53 PM

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By lunchtime, a large crowd had gathered within the Common Room, mostly friendly and all curious as to how the Elf was doing. Every so often, Cami would pop her head inside and give a general report on what was going on in the Elf's bedchamber.

A few of the hobbits had taken out copper coins and were making wagers on when the babies would come. Cami took a broom and threatened to beat several of them over the head if they didn't stop wagering immediately. Upon hearing the racket, Cook came striding out with her cleaver in hand and growled, "Listen to what Cami says. Next time, it'll be a cleaver instead of a broom!" She held up the wicked looking utensil and glared about. The copper pennies vanished as quickly as they'd appeared.

Once in the late afternoon, Cami took a minute to go over to the table where Frodo and Bilbo sat together with Maura, Ban, and Zira. She spoke with them and took a cold drink, even eating a little after Maura sternly insisted.

Zira looked at Cami with worried eyes, "So long, so long. This has not been easy, especially for an Elf. How is she?"

"Exhausted and in great pain. For a moment this afternoon, I feared for her. But she found new strength somewhere inside and now things are happening quickly. I hope we'll see the twins very soon. I must get back."

Maura gave Cami a kiss on her head, and made her promise that, when all this had ended, she'd come home and take a long rest. "You're thinking about our baby," she whispered back to him.

"Yes, I am." He slid his fingertips through her hair and softly embraced her.

She leaned her head onto his shoulder. "Of course, no one can say how things will go, but you shouldn't worry. My mother had an easy birth. She went out that morning to help in the fields, and stopped beside a brook. Barely three hours later, she came walking home with me cradled in her arms. It's not always so painful or lengthy, but having a child is very hard work."

Then she turned to go back to her own work. Neither of them mentioned what was really on their minds. But as Cami trudged towards Pio's chamber, she wondered whether Maura would ever see his son. And she wondered too where Mithadan was now and just how he was faring.

[ April 30, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

04-29-2003, 01:53 PM	#366
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Child's post: By lunchtime, a large crowd had gathered within the Common Room, mostly friendly and all curious as to how the Elf was doing. Every so often, Cami would pop her head inside and give a general report on what was going on in the Elf's bedchamber. A few of the hobbits had taken out copper coins and were making wagers on when the babies would come. Cami took a broom and threatened to beat several of them over the head if they didn't stop wagering immediately. Upon hearing the racket, Cook came striding out with her cleaver in hand and growled, "Listen to what Cami says. Next time, it'll be a cleaver instead of a broom!" She held up the wicked looking utensil and glared about. The copper pennies vanished as quickly as they'd appeared. Once in the late afternoon, Cami took a minute to go over to the table where Frodo and Bilbo sat together with Maura, Ban, and Zira. She spoke with them and took a cold drink, even eating a little after Maura sternly insisted. Zira looked at Cami with worried eyes, "So long, so long. This has not been easy, especially for an Elf. How is she?" "Exhausted and in great pain. For a moment this afternoon, I feared for her. But she found new strength somewhere inside and now things are happening quickly. I hope we'll see the twins very soon. I must get back." Maura gave Cami a kiss on her head, and made her promise that, when all this had ended, she'd come home and take a long rest. "You're thinking about our baby," she whispered back to him. "Yes, I am." He slid his fingertips through her hair and softly embraced her. She leaned her head onto his shoulder. "Of course, no one can say how things will go, but you shouldn't worry. My mother had an easy birth. She went out that morning to help in the fields, and stopped beside a brook. Barely three hours later, she came walking home with me cradled in her arms. It's not always so painful or lengthy, but having a child is very hard work." Then she turned to go back to her own work. Neither of them mentioned what was really on their minds. But as Cami trudged towards Pio's chamber, she wondered whether Maura would ever see his son. And she wondered too where Mithadan was now and just how he was faring. [ April 30, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.