[Video/Text] 25 Feb. Party Time Announcement

[bemerry]

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[ It's Meriadoc again, a smile on his face as he surrounded but what appear to be woodshavings. ]

Greetings, everyone.

I am Meriadoc Brandybuck, and as near as I can determine from the way time passes aboard this ship, my birthday is a little less than a week. As with hobbit tradition, I have made preparations for a party, and as I can only assume this ship does not exceed a twelve mile radius from its center, everyone is very welcome to attend!

There will be gifts and delicious food and general merrymaking, since it seems we could use with something a little more fun after all of the stress of what has been happening before.

It will be in a section of the Gardens, so if at any point you would like to wander in and participate you are most certainly welcome! ]

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[ There is a text sent out to all of those who volunteered to help in some way. ]

Thank you all for offering to help, I was hoping we could get started baking perhaps a day or so before the party, so everything could be ready by then. Again, thank you all very much!

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[wheeloffire]

Merry! Oh, Merry! [ He tries to push back how tired he is. No reason to make his cousin worry over something he really couldn't help. ]

I would love to come, whether I have an invitation or no.

COUSINNNNNNN

[bemerry]

[ Too late. Merry is always worried for Frodo. ]

Frodo! Of course, cousin, I shall have have the proper gifts as well. Even if there aren't as many mathoms lying about as I would have liked, now having to make enough gifts myself.

[ A pause, quiet, and Merry's face may grow a tad bit more drawn. ]

Are you doing well, cousin?

SENDING HEARTS EVERYWHERE

[wheeloffire]

[ Oh, Merry. Frodo smiles! ] Gifts made by your own hand make them all the more special. I'm very sure that many others could agree! [ That's what he hopes, anyway.

Frodo pauses, and tries to give Merry the best smile he could manage. ] I'm as fine as I can be, Merry. All was fine before I left. [ Kinda. Sorta. Depends on how you look at it. ]

And what about you?

[bemerry]

[ ur a liar ]

I am doing well, I have made a few friends, and others we know, such as Legolas, are also aboard.

[ Now is not the time or place to have a heartfelt and discrete discussion with Frodo, however. That will have to wait. ]

private | voice. not.. really encrypted...

[lordof]

Would that I were able, Meriadoc. [a bit hesitantly, but none too stiffly at all.] I would come by to grant my well-wishes from the door, if that would be permissible.

[bemerry]

I understand.

[ This really doesn't need explaining, even though Merry still thinks there is a distinct difference between Melkor's action and Mairon's. It is likely for the best. Especially with Frodo back... ]

Perhaps something privately, before or after? I would still save you good food, and... I have my gift to give you, still.

[ There is a brief moment of hesitation, on realizing that Sauron is a dear enough friend that Merry had care to make something special for him. He really has no idea how he could ever explain. ]

[lordof]

[it is, maybe, slightly fortunate that merry does know about.. some of mairon's involvement. involvement by not getting involved.]

..The food is quite unnecessary. Please, save it for the others. [the easiest part to understand.

the rest... well.]

I would like not impose myself upon you on such a celebrated day, but.. after, perhaps. If you would still be inclined then. At a later date, even. [whenever, basically. birthdays are weird.]

[bemerry]

It would not be an imposition, Mairon. I would not wish it, otherwise.

[ He thinks on, then nods. ]

But you are, perhaps, right. Later may be more convenient. Not too late, however! I am very curious as to how you will like it, after all.

[ He cares, even if you don't really understand that. ]

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[longestnose]

You will make sure not to invite certain people, correct?

[not here]

[lordof]

[I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS, FILI


I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS!!!]

[not here]

[longestnose]

[YOU SCREWED UP SAURON]

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[bemerry]

I do not think... [How to say this? ] those individuals... would concern themselves with so trivial a thing.


But I will make sure the party is safe, for all who participate.

[ Melkor and Mairon won't be there. Mairon will help him with that, if Merry and the fear of the retribution of those who count Thranduil as lord, ally, or friend are not enough. ]

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[longestnose]

Oh and why do you think that? You been getting right close to them over the months.

[So had Fili, but Fili had been sick.]

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[fertilefeet]

[Yeah, she's using a video this time because she's tired of hiding. People that don't like her already know she's here anyway.]

A very generous invitation. I do hope that it will not prove to overwhelm you.

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[bemerry]

[ So many elves, Merry is is in awe. Still, he offers a bright smile. ]

I hope so as well, my lady! But I wouldn't mind the added strain so long as it can brighten spirits as I hope it to!

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[fertilefeet]

[You're so cute, Merry.]

Perhaps I can help in some way? Considering I spend such a great deal of time in the gardens, I can grow some flowers in time for the celebration.

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[histori]

[What a surprise this is, Ori actually using his device! But, well, Merry is his friend, and it's just easier to reply with this than try to find his way right now.]

Oh, how exciting! I-I would like to help, if I can. I'm sure there will be much to do.

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[bemerry]

Ori! [ Merry is very happy for you to be there. ] If you would like to help set up and decorate I would be most grateful for your assistance!

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[histori]

[Ori smiles warmly.]

Anything for a friend, Master Meriadoc.

[He hesitates a moment. He hasn't really seen Merry since the whole thing with the book.]

Are...are you faring alright?

[briefly]

Oh - that's wonderful. I'd love to help, if that's all right.

[bemerry]

Thank you! I am glad that you would like to help. [ Extra bright smile he remembers you! ] Perhaps you could help me and the others set up after baking.

[briefly]

Whatever keeps me occupied and makes other happy. [sounds like a good idea.] If there's any heavy lifting needed, I'm also your gal.

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[onetouch]

I would be honored to help with the baking for your birthday, Meriadoc.

I'm Ned. The pie maker.

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[bemerry]

[ More pies this is awesome. ]

Thank you, Master Ned! I am hoping to get all of those who have offered to help get started a day or so before the party, and the more helping the more quickly everything will go!

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[onetouch]

It will be my pleasure. Are you excited?

[ it's nice to see someone happy on the network for a change. ]