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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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[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.

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[walkingarsenal]

[Something in her tone makes him think that they may have caused her offence, and he is sorry for it, but their reasons for leaving are not easy to explain.]

We should like to. And we would come, if ever you have need of our services.