Caladwen speaks. "So Violet, you work way too hard you know."

(Someone comes in through the Hobbiton Green Dragon tavern door) Mercy says "boo!"

Violet Brownlock replies, "That's what Anson tells me, but I enjoy working. I hate boredom more than anything." she shifted in her seat. "Oh, mercy me!" she said have joking as Mercy came in.

Mercy responds. "Momma, Rose Momma, Mr. Lith..*curtsy gently*

Caladwen smiled approvingly at Mercy's excellent manners. "How is my darling little Lady doing? Have you had fun today?"

Mercy says "❀ Dank you ❀. Yes, I am bery good."

Lithonion smiled warmly to Mercy. "I cannot imagine you being anything else. Your mother tells me you are always kind, hardworking and obedient, even if a little spirited, but spirited is also a good quality."

Mercy added "I has been helping others, and feeding animals and fishing..and...lots and lots Unnca Dwarfs calls busy peoples chickens." *giggles* "hehe das funny" *inclines her head slightly in a bow to Mr. Lith showing respect, then shifts eyes to Mommy and Miss Violet..smiles brightly*

"That it is!" Violet chimed in about spirit. "I think he calls them chickens with their heads cut off, is that right?" she asked everyone and no one in particular.

Mercy giggled

Caladwen shrugged. "I don't know Gloin that well, so I cannot say."

Lithonion chimed in. "I only know its a common saying about busy people." he winked to Mercy to let her know she could relax around him and be herself.

Violet was insistent "I am sure of it, since calling someone just a chicken means they have no courage." she laughed.

Mercy *smiles big, then steps back to Nymeron pulling out a hankerchief folded..steps up to Mr. Lith and places it on his lap..whspers..* "honey bread, Mr. Teddy say way to a mans heart is through hims tummy"

Lithonion laughed, took the gift and smiled. "Very kind of you. It's true, most men of all the races like to eat. Seems hobbit women like to eat too, if I am not mistaken." He nibbled on the bread and nodded at the good flavor.

Mercy went on, "I not hobbitses but Rose is" :D

"That's not polite Lith." Caladwen nudged Lithonion in the ribs, looking apologetically to Violet.

Mercy *sidesteps over toward Mommy and gives her leg a big hug, showing she was missed*

"We certainly do!" Violet declated. "A round hobbit lass is a pretty hobbit lass." she smiled and winked to both Lithonion and Caladwen that far from insulted, suggesting she was plump was a compliment.

Caladwen reached down to hug and caress Mercy. "I missed you too darling."

Mercy *giggles at Miss Violet, hearing her words..shifts her big green eyes up to the beautiful woman she calls Mommy*

Lithonion was vindicated. "See, she's not insulted. I knew she wouldn't be." he explained. "I know hobbits and their ways."

"Oh, never." Violet smiled and chuckled.

Mercy suddenly declared, "Ohh I gots a pony dat helps me water and i gets to ride him too." She quiets her voice as to not interrupt. Steps back slightly to let the adults talk, thinking she needs to get back to her tending*

"Well then all is well." Caladwen said cheerfully and gently patted Lithonion's knee. So what is your pony's name?" she asked Mercy.

Mercy answered, "I named him Lightening " *smiles all proud like*

"A lovely name." Caladwen paused weighing if this was the right moment. "Mercy, you know Lithonion is very dear to me right?"

"Umm...yessss", Mercy answered.

Caladwen continued. "And we have known each other some time now."

Mercy *tilts her head slightly to the right, not sure what that all means but smiles and nods* "Umm...yessss."

Violet's eyes sparkled, sensing what was coming.

Caladwen swallowed and went on. "Well, darling Mercy, Lithonion and I have talked it over and we wish to be married. How do you feel about that?"

Lithonion reached out to take Caldawen's hand.

Mercy *scratches her red locks, then shifts gaze from Mommy to Mr. Lith* "Dat mean he be like Miss Violet and Mr. Violet..

Caladwen nodded and smiled. "Yes, dear. Like the Brownlocks." she smiled guardedly, hoping Mercy would like the idea. "And you will have a daddy too now and we will all be a family."

Mercy *makes an O face and smiles big * "I can makes honey bread for daddy" *Looks to Mr. Lith..."um is you fine with me...?"

Lithonion chuckled. " You can make all the delicious honeybread you like for me, Mercy," he laughed. "Though not too much, I don't want to get fat." he laughed again, imagining himself a fat elf, a very rare thing in the world. "Of course I am fine with you. Having such a sweet, lovely, hard working....and spirited daughter will be perfect."

[18:07] Mercy exclaimed "Yay!" and * jumps up and down, hugs Nymerion and the Mommys leg and her soon to be new Daddy* "Miss Violet...I is going to has a Daddy too" ❀ Dank you ❀

Violet glowed and clapped her hands in joy, her eyes wet. "Let me bake the cake!" she blurted out.

"i fink my ears are tingling" mercy giggles

Caldawen explained. "Yes, and all your animal friends will be part of our family too." she turned to Nymerion and explained in elvish. [This man and I will be mated for life. Mercy will be our daughter and you and the other animal friends will be welcome in our pack too.]

Nymerion lifting his head, lets out a small whine in acknowledgement at the woman speaks to him

Caladwen continued [ I hope that is good in your eyes, Nymerion.]

The wolf opens his mouth and lets out a soft whine of approval

[ I am glad.] Caladwen said as she reached out and gently caressed Nymerion's head and ears.[ We will depend on you to be as an older brother to her and always protect her. I know that she is dear to you and I know I can ask this of you.] "I explained it all to the wolf" she said to Violet. "And he approves".

Nymerion curls back his lips showing his teeth, knowing in his mind he belonged to the little girl and would defend her always. Letting out a whine and low growl

Violet nodded. "I gathered as much. So happy you are all liking the same soup, as we say."

Mercy asked,"Will Gamma Gala be there at the wedding, Mommy, and can Rose come and Unnca Darlin, Unnca Sori and Unnca Dwarfs..and Mr. Teddy and oohhhh da big Eagle...!!!" * jumps around all excited*. "... and Lord Glory and Onions...i say da man in da blue tall hat but i dont knows him bery well yets...I has to go tell Unnca Dwarfs and Rose. Is dat alright?"

Lithonion was grinning nonstop. "The Lady I love, a dear little daughter and valiant animal friends to help and protect her. I could not ask for more." he also stroked the wolf's head to let him know he was dear to them all. He looked at Mercy. "Man in a tall blue hat? One of the Istari I imagine, Alatar or Romestamo? I had no idea either of them had come West."

Caladwen smiled to Mercy. "Of course dear. All in the Allied nations are welcome to come. Go tell your friends, especially the dwarves. I do not want them to be overlooked lest they take offense."

Mercy answered, "I fink so, he say he just got back from far aways, but him was looking for da man in a grey tall hat dat talks with Gamma Gala, I shows him da paf to take, den him was gone. *pets Nymerions head as he lowers his head.* "okay Mommy.....Daddy"

Nymerion gives a gutteral approval to the man

Caladwen nodded. "Yes, Mithrandir is the Gray Wanderer that is close to Grandma. You can nickname him if you wish. Maybe Uncle Mith. He is very kind and loves children"

Mercy *waves as she runs out of the room ..then calls out to Miss Violet "byes for now!!", *pauses* "I think on dat Mommy"

"Bye bye dear one" Caldawen calls out as Mercy runs out with her animal entourage.