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[walkingarsenal]

[Fíli seldom uses the lockets to make announcements for all shardbearers to hear, still reluctant to rely on them without restraint, but there is something that needs mentioning even amidst the mounting tensions. He comes into view, beard closely cropped, and begins with a nod in greeting.]

Cothromach has housed us for some months, but my companions and I will be taking our leave of the city. Our lockets remain open to any who seek us -- that is, my brother Kíli, our cousin Gimli, and Mister Baggins.

[In the background, Kíli gestures wildly, making muffled sounds until his brother turns to look his way. Then his fingers move in a series of quick, precise motions, and Fíli faces the locket again with a small smile resting on his lips.]

Our cousin has friends and acquaintances all over, if we're not mistaken... Should you have a moment, Kíli and I would be grateful for any help in reminding Gimli that today happens to be his birthday.

[From Fili’s opposite side comes Bilbo’s voice, quietly surprised.] His birthday! My goodness that is a cause for celebration - a party may be too much, but I wonder if he would like a birthday cake?

-- And no Kili I do not need your help with the baking! Eru knows you’d only devour half the batter before I could even finish...

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[gloinul]

[Gimli is in his room when he hears this.

He comes out and just.

Just this face.]

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[somethingprecious]

[Bilbo just smiles, ignoring any pouting look from Kili.]

Oh, hello, Gimli. Happy Birthday!

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[kilimanjaro]

[Pout pout pout.

He can't speak so instead he makes whining noises.]

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[gloinul]

Thank, Master Baggins.

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[kilimanjaro]

[Double thumbs up!

If he had a voice he would say something.]

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[gloinul]

[Gimli can't help but chuckle at Kili's quiet. Miracles!]

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[walkingarsenal]

[Those footsteps are unmistakably Gimli's (who was the only one not with them yet), and Fíli turns around, his smile wider when he sees the look on his cousin's face.

Surprise?]

What troubles you, Gimli?

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[gloinul]

Two things. I hope one of you informed Lady Stark about this before just now. I am still working for her, though for perhaps a week more.

[He has to go play fix-up, doesn't he?]

And was that really necessary?

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[steeledskin]

-- You're leaving!

[ she knows she shouldn't take it as a personal affront. but it's difficult not to feel some reaching dread down into her veins. ] I-is your work finished, then?

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[walkingarsenal]

My lady. [Thanking her properly was the plan, and he looks contrite.] We intend to move on when it is -- it won't take much longer to complete. [A brief pause before he offers a smile.] Your city gave us a good place to stay and kept our hands from growing idle... [It's been a great help to have that work to focus on.] We might have come to feel at home here.

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[steeledskin]

Might have.

[ she echoes the words. careful -- cautious. in truth, any and all of the seelie court are welcome to pass freely through her gates but sansa will be sad to lose these craftsmen. ] I pray you will return to visit in time.

[muscovy]

Has Cothromach become a bad place to live in?

[walkingarsenal]

[There's a surprised look for the question. Making children uneasy, that wasn't their intention.]

Ah... Not at all. It may even be one of the best.

[muscovy]

Then why are you leaving?

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[rangerandking]

Does it now? {What a pleasant revelation! Aragorn smiles in delight, happy to have something good to focus on.} Master Bilbo, a party is precisely what is needed.

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[walkingarsenal]

[Fíli's smile widens at the sight, pleased.]

Gimli is well outnumbered, then. We're fortunate to have you on our side, Lord Aragorn.

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[rangerandking]

I will endure his ire in order to make this day of all days special. {There must be good food, ale, singing and presents!}

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[gloinul]

Traitor!

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[rangerandking]

I cannot apologize.

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[aliased]

why are you leaving?

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[walkingarsenal]

[Why the written message, he wonders, but he responds the same way.]

Personal matters. Nothing against the city.

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[orcsurfing]

[ Stationed at Cathraon with a contingent of elves, Legolas is seated in his tent for once, rather than being out and about with the troops, training and talking and keeping spirits up and explosive attitudes down. He smiles at Fili kindly, mirthful and curious both. ]

You are leaving! Surely you will not keep it a secret from me where you are headed?

[ Nobody told him!!! ]

[kilimanjaro]

[Kíli waves to get his attention, pointing at Legolas and then putting his hands together like a triangle.

He's trying to say they're going to the elf mountain. Someone get this dwarf a translator.]

[bythewaves]

Is it? Then my good wishes to Master Gimli on such an auspicious day. Travel safely, Master Dwarves, and may your axes ever strike true and riches never leave your house.

[kilimanjaro]

[Not having a voice is proving very irritating, especially on a day when he should be so loud and excited.

Why isn't everyone fluent in Iglishmêk?!

Kíli gestures wildly and grins, putting his hands together in front of his chest before giving a little nod bow thing in an attempt to show thanks.]