And Then There Were Three: Bingo Bolger-Baggins

[bingo_bolger_baggins]

It's hard to believe that on this day, three years ago, I came home to the Shire and my little Pantry Smial. Little did I know that a year later I would walk out of that Pantry Smial into a glorious party in the Backside Smial and be sharing the brand new Back End with my friends and family. And you know, I'm still having a hard time recalling this time last year, though I do think it also concerned warm feelings regarding our little home. Perhaps it was during one of my koalified episodes. Hmmm. Home, I suppose I'm thinking about it a great deal lately and, in the finest display of obsessive-compulsive behavior MESPT has yet beheld, linked to every thought of it in my last entry.

So here I sit in bed, in a place that is not my home and yet so home-like feeling now. Dear Gary. And if home is where the heart is, then home I am, for friends dear to my heart have joined us here today. I hope my scars and bruises don't frighten them too much. At least the wounds are much better than they were. I wonder how long their trip took and if it was much trouble to find this place, since I haven't taken that trip myself. I feel a bit silly staying here in bed since I am so well, obviously, but I suppose I should stay off my feet still. I won't be well if I tear my wounds, will I? Then who knows when I'll be ready to travel and see everyone.

Uncle Sennie, Melbie, Celly, and--I can't believe it--Elanorelle! I hear them talking. Now when are they coming up? How much patience do they think this poor hobbit can muster? Really!

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[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*smiles to look at her, until he sees her eyes taking in his wounds, wants to reassure her and dismiss them, realizes that this won't do any good as this wouldn't change the way his wounds look, so stops himself, sighs and gives her a pursed-mouthed smile of resignation* I know.

*reaches up to help wipe the wetness under her eyes* Well, we are on a hog farm you know, so . . . heh. *holds her eyes a bit longer, smiling gratitude for her presence*

[elanorgamgee.livejournal.com]

*silently berates herself for allowing her fear and sorrow for what he must have gone through to overtake her, knowing full well that it would only serve to upset him and the others in the room*

*laughs at his joke, the bittersweet moment renewing her tears*

*swallows hard, determined not to let her emotions get away from her again, and smiles warmly* Well, that is all past now, and it looks like you're mending beautifully. *glancing about the room* You couldn't have picked a more idyllic spot in which to recuperate *lowers her voice so only he can hear, teasing gently* and with a gorgeous redhead to look after you, no less. And it's your anniversary, so there are many things to celebrate today. Oh! And we brought some yummy mathoms which we can enjoy later if you can ignore the time gap between my birthday and your anniversary if your healer deems it acceptable for you to indulge in them.

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*sees italics in her eyes and just has to reach and give her one more quick hug to try to chase them away, is tempted to quote Gandalf's parting comment, but knows that would be cheesy because she knows it all by heart, so decides just to mention the page number of the one volume edition in cross-outs instead* p. 1007.

I am. And even more now. It is lovely here, isn't it? *twitches slightly at Elly's description of Gary, but knows he can't explain why thinking of her in terms of her hair disturbs him, because he doesn't understand it himself, composes himself quickly with an impish smile* Yes. I did well for myself, didn't I? It is sorta, but you know how we are with the calendar--thank you for remembering! Oh, you didn't have to, but I'm glad you did! Hehe! Thank you, dearheart. *just smiles Cheshyre Cat-like* I'm sure she will.

[elanorgamgee.livejournal.com]

*would appreciate both the gesture and sentiment, especially given that the quote had just run through her mind a few moments before*

*notices his reaction to what she thought was a playful comment about Garnet and worries that perhaps she had said too much, in spite of his whispered comments that would suggest the contrary, but figures it's not the time or place and she can ask about it later, if she feels that it's a subject she can broach comfortably*

*smiles warmly* Of course. *suddenly remembering that they had left everything in the cart and would have to retrieve the foodstuffs soon, before the ice started to melt* And good. *smile brightens* We can have a proper celebratory dinner, then. It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to contribute to a proper hobbit feast. *smiles mischievously* I hope I didn't get too carried away.

((Ahahahaha awwww))

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*raises an eyebrow* Well, that wouldn't worry me at all, Elanorelle.

*smiles brightly at her, and then Melba and Celly as they come up behind her* Melbie! Celly! Thank Eru for no Gimli! I myself just couldn't fake that much joy! *opens his arms for a hug*

((Yay! We aims ta please, here. (-:))

[elanorgamgee.livejournal.com]

*reaches for his hand and gives it a quick squeeze before pulling away to allow room for Melba and Celly*

*turns her attention to the flowers on the nightstand, artfully arranging the blooms and granting Bingo a bit of space and privacy in which to greet his cousins*


((Ahahahah were Elly not so mindful of his injuries she may very well have jumped on the bed. Or at least lingered in the doorway, watching the reunion with bittersweet fondness ;D))

[melbatook.livejournal.com]

Hey Bingo! *let's go of Celly's hand, comes over sits on the bed, keeps in mind that he has a wounded shoulder--the right is it?, climbs up as she turns and puts her arms around his neck and hugs him* Elbereth stuck in traffic and having to pee, you had us so scared!

((Bingo is pulling on my sleeve, urging me to remind you that no Baggins bed is complete without a Took, a Brandybuck, AND a Gamgee gracing it. (-; Now Gary is chiming in that there better be room for a Midgebane, too. What's that, Kevin? Excuse me . . . .))

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*wiggles his fingers against Elly's as she lets go to let her know he's not letting go so fast and smiles at her as she pulls away*

Mmmmmmelbie! Hehe! *wraps his arms around her* I'm sorry. I didn't mean to.

[melbatook.livejournal.com]

*purses her lips at him shaking her head, then pulls back takes hold of his left arm and examines the deep gash and punctures on it* Yeah, I know you didn't mean this. Damn! *looks up and down at the scratches and bruises on his face and hands* And I know we're not even seeing the worst. Geez! So what did it do, drag you from Hobbiton to Bree?

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*watches her handle his arm and examine him, pursing his lips* Well . . . something like that, yes.

[celbrandybuck.livejournal.com]

*stands back to let Melba greet him, and being more reserved and knowing Bingo less well, watches them, smiling her greeting, the decides, finally, that maybe he needs some rescuing from Melba's getting down to details right off the bat* Hello Bingo!

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*untangles his arms from Melba and reaches out to hug her* Hello Celly! It's good to see yooooou!

[celbrandybuck.livejournal.com]

*reaches down and hugs him, then sits on the edge of the bed* Yes, we were scared, but now we are very happy to see you, and that makes up for all, it does. *looks at Melba and nods, looks back at him and holds his hand, and puts an arm around Melba's waist*