[Child of the 7th Age]

"Ah, Snowdrop, I am so very happy to see you," Cami smiled broadly at the hobbit. And, at the back of her mind she thought: However pleased I am to see my friend, and I surely am, I am even more pleased to see the 100 bottles of her father's wine! Maybe Piosenniel will not yell at me so loudly for giving so many people free meals.

"And, Snowdrop, since you know so much about fine wine and ale, why don't you organize our supplies behind and bar and perhaps serve as bartender during the party? That would be a very great help to me."

Finally, she turned to speak with the Elf who had asked if she could help with the party. "And what is your name?" Cami asked.

"Arawyn," the stranger replied with quiet dignity. Cami thought carefully for a minute. "Do you by chance have skill with Elven music? For Bilbo loves the songs and tunes and would greatly enjoy hearing some music with his meal? If that is not something you'd enjoy, then perhaps you can help out in the kitchen with the cooking."

She let the Elf sit down and think about her choices, and told her to let either Laurie or herself know later that night.

[ January 14, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]