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 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*

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

*is relieved* I thought perhaps you wanted him--no. No, I believe you understand his intent correctly, you are in danger.

I am here because you called, because I want to protect you. But I do have something that will help us. *glances at his son's hand*

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

*casts eyes down* I have much to learn. Grandfather wishes to instruct but...I am afraid of what he wants me to become. So yes, I would appreciate your protection.

*raises eyes* You admit it then. You have...*glances left then right*...one of them. Possessing him will aid you in controlling me, but nothing more.

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

Your education was not carried out as it should have been, but that was my our fault. *proudly* You progressed amazingly, all things considered. *briefly puts a hand on his shoulder, softly* Your grandfather has much he can teach you, but not all of it will be helpful. You shall have my protection, son.

I do not blame you for thinking the worst of me. I do not wish to control you if you will follow me willingly. But you do have the others?

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

*tenses as his father's hand rests on his shoulder; is amazed when the hand does not tighten to inflict pain* Thank you, Father.

I have one only, the strongest of the three. The remaining ring is worrisome, as she has never done well on her own. She has not made herself known to me.

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

*feels his son tense, quickly drops his hand*

*half-smiles, listening to Celebrimbor speak of his creations as a parent would his children* They communicate with you directly? I thought they must. Do they speak only to you or are they known to one another?

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

They speak to me and to each other as you and I can do, using our minds. How to explain...*searches for words*

Each ring was forged of molten ore, as you might expect. I also added drops of my own blood to the mixture. So we are bonded by more than the skill of my hands. Not unlike you and me, Father. They carry a part of me and thus, we are able to communicate.

They can also speak aloud--when they wish to or are forced to.

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

*is stunned and proud that his son would know to do that* How did you... *more to himself* That is why they are so powerful. One of the reasons, at least.

*looks at his son with a strange emotion--respect* Can we you use the others to find the third? Do you know why it--she has not made herself known to you?

[celebrimborx.livejournal.com]

That is one key to their power, yes. Our My own genetic material has animated them.

No, I do not know why she has not yet addressed me. If all is well with her, she has no reason to speak to me. I do know she has spoken with Narya--the fire ring, that is.

I dare not reveal the rings in this room. Their presence is not welcome by all hobbits. We will have to discuss this later.

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

*is still so impressed by and proud of his son he is almost tempted to touch him again*

It must be Nenya you speak of. Water elements...always a bit unstable. *grins*

No, that would be dangerous indeed. Your grandfather, beware of his reaction, too.