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piosenniel · 01-09-2003, 01:07 PM

First Post by Nurumaiel

Bilbo Baggins looked around the room at all the hobbits, all who were known to him and his adopted heir, Frodo. They all looked eager to do whatever he asked of them, but impatient at the same time, wondering if he would ever speak. Knowing his time was short, Bilbo did just what they were waiting for. He began to tell them why they were at his comfortable hole, Bag End.

"All my dear hobbits," he said, "it was most kind of you to come and listen to what is such a small request, but one that would mean a great deal to my cousin Frodo, if I guess correctly. I first must apologize for dragging you here so quickly. Most of you were quite busy, but it was necessary. You see, in two weeks time, Frodo and I will be celebrating our birthday.

"Frodo is at the Green Dragon with some of his friends now, and I had to call you while he was away, for I am planning a PARTICULARLY LARGE AND FESTIVE surprise party for him!"

All the young hobbits looked at each other excitedly, while the older nodded approvingly.

"If you will so kindly consent to help me," continued Bilbo, "then your task is simple. You must help me plan this surprise party.

First, I will need two young hobbits to help with local preparations here in Hobbiton. Samwise Gamgee and Cami Goodchild, if you two can stop with your bickering long enough to cooperate, I would like you to do that."

"Yes, Uncle Bilbo, we promise,' came the dutiful reply from the two children who were not even teeners yet.

Next, I will need older hobbits, 18 years and up, to go to the neighboring towns to procure supplies -and gifts- for Frodo's party, but you must do all this in secret."

"But what about the bandits?" one of the older hobbits asked. "There has been news that bandits have been prowling the area. Vicious enough to kill, they say."

The thought of bandits made the young ones even more excited about this 'daring adventure.'

"We have no proof that there are bandits," another older hobbit spoke up in argument. "It may be just a silly rumor."

"Whether a rumor or no, I would dearly like to do this for Frodo," said Bilbo. "Are any of you willing to risk the dangers, if there be any, to help me? If so, speak up!"

[ January 09, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ]

01-09-2003, 01:07 PM	#1
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	The Hobbit's Gift RPG First Post by Nurumaiel Bilbo Baggins looked around the room at all the hobbits, all who were known to him and his adopted heir, Frodo. They all looked eager to do whatever he asked of them, but impatient at the same time, wondering if he would ever speak. Knowing his time was short, Bilbo did just what they were waiting for. He began to tell them why they were at his comfortable hole, Bag End. "All my dear hobbits," he said, "it was most kind of you to come and listen to what is such a small request, but one that would mean a great deal to my cousin Frodo, if I guess correctly. I first must apologize for dragging you here so quickly. Most of you were quite busy, but it was necessary. You see, in two weeks time, Frodo and I will be celebrating our birthday. "Frodo is at the Green Dragon with some of his friends now, and I had to call you while he was away, for I am planning a PARTICULARLY LARGE AND FESTIVE surprise party for him!" All the young hobbits looked at each other excitedly, while the older nodded approvingly. "If you will so kindly consent to help me," continued Bilbo, "then your task is simple. You must help me plan this surprise party. First, I will need two young hobbits to help with local preparations here in Hobbiton. Samwise Gamgee and Cami Goodchild, if you two can stop with your bickering long enough to cooperate, I would like you to do that." "Yes, Uncle Bilbo, we promise,' came the dutiful reply from the two children who were not even teeners yet. Next, I will need older hobbits, 18 years and up, to go to the neighboring towns to procure supplies -and gifts- for Frodo's party, but you must do all this in secret." "But what about the bandits?" one of the older hobbits asked. "There has been news that bandits have been prowling the area. Vicious enough to kill, they say." The thought of bandits made the young ones even more excited about this 'daring adventure.' "We have no proof that there are bandits," another older hobbit spoke up in argument. "It may be just a silly rumor." "Whether a rumor or no, I would dearly like to do this for Frodo," said Bilbo. "Are any of you willing to risk the dangers, if there be any, to help me? If so, speak up!" [ January 09, 2003: Message edited by: piosenniel ] __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.