A Festive Occasion Among Friends and Others: Bingo Bolger-Baggins

[bingo_bolger_baggins]

So Elanorelle and I brought the first course out while being regaled with an accounting by a very ebullient Celly of her time with Feanor in the smithy--it's quite nice to see her so bubbly. We hobbits were just about to toast and start in on our own when Feanor joined us, shortly followed by his grandson Celebrimbor, who I haven't even gotten a chance to greet yet, I'm sorry to say. I see he's having a nice chat with Elanorelle and Folly. I do wish Grandmum were here as Feanor said he would like to meet her.

Anyway, I had gotten up to chop some more salad, and it's a good thing too, I suppose, because we have just been joined by yet another guest, Feanor's son Curufin, who Melba is attending to, and ah, good! There's Uncle Sennie, finally.

I'm sorry, Curufin, I just got distracted looking at this lovely arrangement. And then I had to help fetch in the second course. I am Bingo, Bingo Bolger-Baggins--Bingie is just what close friends sometimes call me. You said you are a Warrior Princess? have many skills, this being quite a fine one. You asked something else.

But one moment, does anyone need more wine?

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[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

*raises empty glass* Yes! Wine, please, Bingo. Half a glass only, though. I would not want to embarrass my father or grandfather again with improper behavior.

And I must say, your presentation is lovely. *indicates table* Thank you for including me on your guest list.

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*takes his glass and fills halfway, smiling jovially at this refreshingly awkward elf* Embarrassing one's elders is good for everyone involved. *whispers* Don't worry; we've got you covered. Be sure to eat plenty and lots, then you can drink more without worry of getting inebriated. That's the Hobbit Way to Sobriety. Unless you're trying to get inebriated--then there's much imbibing to do.

Thank you, but I can only take credit for part. Elanorelle, Melba, and Uncle Sennie did their share. See that dragon centerpiece? Uncle Sennie made that. *smiles brightly* I'm delighted to have you. Tobey is welcome to join us as well. Are you well settled at the flet?

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

*laughs and whispers back* No, no, I am not seeking to attain inebriation. I dare not let my guard down with the parental and grandparental units listening in.

*notices centerpiece* Very fine crafstmanship. Or is that craft-hobbit-ship? I must use the correct Common Speech word so as not to offend. He is much sweeter than Glaurung the dragon who sacked Nargothrond and forced me to flee for my life! Ha ha ha ha! *laughs until he spies his father's roving eye; shuts up*

Er um...Tobey was vague as to his business tonight. I know the way back to the flet myself. I might ask to borrow a torch, however.

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know that feeling well. *pats his shoulder*

And he can tell you all about that craft if you ask him. *holds back showing his confusion at Celebrimbor's humor, decides to forge forward trying to normalize the interaction* Sometimes. Other times he can be quite dreadful. I imagine not being able to fly made Glaurung a bit crankier though. *nods definitively*

Of course. Do remind me if I forget.

[elanorgamgee.livejournal.com]

Everything looks and smells wonderful, Bingo. *holds up still-full glass* And I'm fine, thank you. Is there anything I can do?

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

I think we're settled for this course, dearheart. *perches on seat by her a moment, speaks to her quietly* Everything all right?

[elanorgamgee.livejournal.com]

*smiles brightly* All right, just let me know. *laughs softly* Because I am disturbingly chipper, all things considered? *regards him fondly and adds* A little bit of what I was going through before, but I think I'm handling it much better now, thank you. *takes his hand* And how are you weathering the evening, dear?.

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*nods and folds his hand in hers* I suppose I'm in my element with all these friends and guests, and good cheer . . . thus far. But when the adrenaline leaves, I suspect I'm going to crash hard--I'm ignoring some of my body's weariness right now--my hip is trying to remind me. *quzzical look* Dearheart? What were you going to say before the toast when Feanor arrived?

[http://users.livejournal.com/_curufin_/]

Ah, pleased to make your acquaintance, Bingo.



((Was that a Xena line? Ahahah!))

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

And I yours, Curufin. *offers his hand, hoping to counter his stern look with affability*

*pours him some wine and hands it to him*

((Yup, one of her signature ones. (-:))

[http://users.livejournal.com/_curufin_/]

*smiles, shakes the offered hand*

Delighted. *takes the glass* Thank you. My...father's invitation was unexpected. I hope my acceptance was not too inconvenient?


((How funny!:D))

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

Not at all. We are delighted to have you. Please sit and partake of the feast. I may bother you for tips on arrangement later as yours is stunning. It makes a fine centerpiece next to my Uncle Sennie's portrait of an old friend of oursdragon (http://gallery.origami.free.fr/Auteurs/Japan/kimura/photos/Dragon%20rouge/Dragon%20Rouge%20Max%20Mvc-095f.jpg).

(((-; Curufin Warrior Princess.))

[melbatook.livejournal.com]

*to Bingo* Oh, he asked if this was our home, Bingo.

*turns to Curufin* Yup. All us hobbits here live here in this smial. Elanor's just visiting . . . so far. But I think Bingo's trying to make one of the guest rooms a permanent Elanor Room.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_curufin_/]

'All'? How many altogether? Are you one family unit or...? *wonders which one is Elanor*

[isengar-took.livejournal.com]

*returns from his room, where he's put the parrot (since it makes some of the guests uneasy; must be the bright colours)*

*walks up to Bingo*

What'd I miss?

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

Ah, we were just talking (http://www.livejournal.com/users/bbolger_baggins/60495.html?thread=1742415#t1742415) about you, Uncle. Which is what you get for leaving the room. Do join us.

*ushers him over to the others* Here's my uncle, Isengar Took, right now.

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

*checks Isengar's shoulder* Good wine, good food, witty banter. *smiles*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_curufin_/]

I was admiring your handiwork. *indicates the dragon centerpiece*

[isengar-took.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It's a rare art in these parts, but one I'm particularly good at fond of.

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

*gets up, walks over to Curufin's chair to stand behind it; thinks carefully about what he is going to say* Father, with so many of us here tonight, I did not get a chance to speak to you alone. Thank you for coming to my rescue. I did call to you when I felt as though I were in danger from Grandfather.

*excuses himself from his present conversations*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_curufin_/]

*slides away from the table, stands and faces his son*

Yes, I had hoped to speak with you alone as well. This did not turn out to be much of a rescue, I am sorry to say. *watches his son's face carefully, quietly* But you no longer feel you are in danger?

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

*raises eyebrows* You misunderstand! I am in even more danger now. Grandfather is merely stalling--do not try to dissuade me from my belief.

You are here for some purpose. And you do not come...unburdened. *bitter laugh*

[bbolger-baggins.livejournal.com]

*decides it's about the right time for this, carefully climbs up on his chair and stands*

MAY I HAVE EVERYONE'S ATTENTION!!!

*holds up his glass, clears throat*

Now that we're all here together, I think its time we had a toast. So, I want some proposals: what should our toast be? *looks around the room*

[isengar-took.livejournal.com]

To smooth sailing and good mates?

*wishes he had his parrot, but doesn't want to bother the guests*

[elanorgamgee.livejournal.com]

*concerned that Bingo’s sense of balance might be affected by the combined effects of alcohol, physical fatigue and a still-healing hip, she makes her way to his side in case he needs a little help getting back down after the toast ;D*

*modifies her earlier planned toast for something more generally suited to the present assembly* To new beginnings?