[Child of the 7th Age]

Retreating back to her cabin, Cami rummaged through her storage chest until her fingers touched the large quilt that she had tucked away at the very bottom several weeks before. Its squares were decorated with brightly colored strips of felt and cotton, each depicting a different image that someone had thought important to remember from the voyage. Now that she studied it more closely, she could see a number of things were missing. But there were plenty of blank squares where new pictures could be sewn.

She headed for her table and, like Idril, began jotting down notes for another list. This one had names on it: Ancalimon, Idril, Phura, Gamba, Loremster, Corby, the boys.....with large question marks beside each. They still had one full day to go, so there should be enough time.

Cami took out a pen along with sheets of vellum and began writing a series of notes. By the late afternoon, she had a small pile completed, with each reading like this:

After the exchange of vows, we'll be presenting Piosenniel and Mithadan with a fine quilt to take back to their new home. This will show pictures from our voyage, the Rescue, and Meneltarma. Would you like to help us add to this quilt? Think of the one memory which you'd most like preserved, and let me know what that is. This may be happy or sad. You may do the picture yourself, or just let me know what your idea is. I have a group of hobbit children who've promised to help sew. Please let me know quickly, since the party will be the day after next.

Then, Cami had Rose untie the skiff, which was now kept permanently moored right beside the ship, and sail to the different Elven vessels to deliver the messages to each of the names on her list.

[ November 24, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]