A/N: Hey Guys,
I apologise in advance for my author's notes. I am feeling really shit today and they are probably going to reflect the way that I feel. I am only posting this at today because most of it was already written and because I promised that it would be up today. Have been feeling very depressed as of late, which is nothing knew to me, just not felt so bad in a while, so that makes me feel even worse. Was very upset to see so few reviews for my last update, compared to the amount that I got for chapter 5. Was chapter 6 really that bad??? I guess so. Am also V.depressed about the up and coming debacle that is valentines day. The most hideous, torturous and painful day of the year in my calendar, which is has left me feeling terrible in anticipation of this awful event it. As you may have guessed, I will be spending this St.Vals alone....like pretty much every single year, and I will not be giving or receiving any valentines. And I have no one to commiserate my loneliness with as every one I know has either a boyfriend, will be receiving or giving a valentines. So, I am going to be sad and lonely on Friday, which is good for you guys as I will sit and write about Legolas and Aragorn being all romantic for a fic. Well, at least this update comes in just at the deadline. It's just before midnight on Saturday and I am posting it, well, just before midnight if you are in England like I am. But it is here, on Saturday as promised, so we wont quibble about the time...please?
I would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who reviewed Chapter 6, because I was very downhearted to see so few reviews, but those who did review, thank you all so much, because your words were very kind and they were what made me carry on and actually finishing writing and posting this chapter. Without them then I wouldn't have actually of carried this on. I was in much despair at the lack of response, and the therefore badness of what I am writing, but you guys gave me the inspiration to keep on going. Thank you again.
Alynna - Thankies for reviewing. Is muchly grateful. Gandalf knows everything!!! Figured some one needed to know what was going on in Aragorns heart, as he certainly doesn't seem to ;) he will see the light soon enough.
MoroTheWolfGod - you know I can't answer that question! It will give it all away, though I promise that you all find out in good time, which wont be forever away, I promise. I am glad that you like this fic, I hope I can keep it that way, I am scared that you'll set the wolves on me if I don't impress. **runs away from threatening dogs nearby, just in case**
EtheLeA - Hehehehe, glad I could invoke the same reaction from you as I got when reading yours. I admit that cliff-hangers are always evil, unless you are writing them, then they are great. As you have guessed, I love writing cliff-hangers, but hate reading them.I'm sure there's a phrase for that..... :o I am a no-good evil author???? How shocking..how true ;) I think that you can be ascribed as the same! When is there going to be another update????? I expect one soon! Glad you like the suspense, I read a lot of horror..i guess it shows a bit =) I'm glad you liked the image of Aragorn whispering sweet nothings to Legolas, well not quite sweet nothings, but close enough. Though I should ease some of the tension and whack in a nice slashy slushy image, 'cause I just love them!!! Well, seeing as there have been two more updates since your last review, I think that you can hold off calling upon the Valar to give me a good smiting. I think it could be quite traumatic, though if you don't update soon you could be heading for one. **looks up pointedly at the Valar and tells them to keep an eye on Ethe** You will find out the fate of our dearest Legolas soon enough, though you are hardly one to talk, he wasn't doing to well last time I checked on him in yours....Take care sweetie. Update soon. Thankies muchly for the review. Love and huggles. Botticelli
Earendilstar - Thankies muchly for the wonderful review darling. Am most shocked (in the best possible way) and flatterd to have a whole choir of sexy elves singing my praises to the Valar, I am definetly blushing like crazy. I am *SO* glad that you like this!!!! Here is more as promised, and I'm not leaving Aragorns PoV forever, I will still flit between the two. I am astounded that you think I do Aragorn justice. Am most grateful and complimented. Take care. Love and huggles.
LanierShazar - thank you for the lovely review, so glad that you liked it. Here is the next chapter.
Elvin Maiden - Am most flattered that you would label this as the best fanfic ever. Am quite stunned, and rather moved, thankies muchly. Here is more, though I think I end t just as cruelly..oops, shouldn't be admitting that.
Skywise - hello again sweetie!!! I know, I think the image of Aragorn being all protective and caring and sweet and loving to Legolas is the best. Makes me go all "gushy" as well.gushy by the way, is one of the best words ever!!! Very descriptive and highly versatile. Should be used more widely =) Like the sound of pancakes, would go and make some if I could but am bad in the kitchen. Thank you for the wonderful and kind compliments. You make my day with them =) Love and huggles.
Wilde Phyre - There are loads of ideas like this out there, but that's a good thing. Lots of different takes on it, like you and me =) Love yours so far, you *have* to post more soon, I have to know how it is all going to go and end!!! Thank you for the compliment. Your work is fab!!!
Isilwen-Telpefion - Thank you for forgiving me. It has gotten your name mentioned again ;) I'm sure when I've finished this one, ive got a friendship idea you may like the look of that I could be tempted into doing for you, if you're nice =)
Elvensong - thank you for the review and the support.
Estel Elendil - hello again darling! It is good to hear from you again and to know that you are still alive. I would be most upset if you died on me, I would have to get the elves to Lament for you, which hopefully I wont have to =) Wow, I didn't realise the last chapter was a tear-jerker, that was unintentional. Though it is a very big compliment to know that I could have such a strong effect on you. Thank you muchly, you have really made my day brighter. Take care, see you at the next chapter. Love and huggles.
Little Moo - your review isn't up, though I know you tried to do it. I just wanted to say thanks for kind messages the other night, even if I don't really believe you all that much, it was nice of you to be so kind as to try and to be so nice.
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This update may be the longest that I have done so far, though it wasn't easy. I've switched back to Legolas' PoV, which was a task after being locked up in Aragorns head for the last how many chapters (though I am *not* saying it was a bad thing - just that our elf needed a bit of attention). I don't know how long it will be till my next update, thought I will do it as soon as possible, hopefully in the next few days, but I can't commit to any day before Wednesday.
Realised I had not actually mentioned this before, though I presume that you are all intelligent enough - if not much more so - to work out that anything between ~~ marks is in Elvish.
Please, please, please, please, please review. I could really use some feedback to know that you are still out there, reading and enjoying this, otherwise I lose hope. So, I beg of you that you review.
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Chapter 7
(Legolas PoV)
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The world was dark and cloudy, my eyes were open but I could see nothing as if I were lost in an eternal fog. The pain throbbed from my shoulder through out my entire body, the agony pumping itself through my veins, its black claws clutching at all my insides. Somewhere in the distance I could hear my language being spoke softly by a deep and pained voice that I knew so well.
Aragorn.
As the world slowly began to become clearer I was aware of calloused fingers caressing my cheek, soothing my soul and distracting me from the pain with the warmth their touch brought simply from the knowledge that they belonged to the ranger, the future King of Men. That he was here with me, beside me. I thought that perhaps it was a dream, a vision induced by my pain to try and sate my weary mind, but as Aragorn slowly came into focus in my eyes and my name came softly from his lips, I knew that he was real. For no vision or dream could master the look of anguish upon his face and the husky tones of his voice after battle.
I forced my lips to move, my voice to say his name that came out as little more than a sigh for it was all that I could muster.
"Mellon nin." [My friend]
My lips curved into a smile. I did not know what had possessed me to say it or where the energy to do so had come from, but the soft smile it caused to appear on his lips made it more than worth the effort. As I slowly became more aware of my surroundings, the haze that had been dancing over my eyes finally lifting, I could see the smile that graced Aragorns lips widening into a grin, the likes of which I had never seen upon him before.
"Legolas." He said my name again softly, but full of relief and perhaps even a little joy. "~You are awake.~" With another smile he leant down and placed a kiss upon my brow. I myself smiled at the gesture, the warmth I felt inside for the moment his lips were pressed against my skin was enough to drive away the pain that coursed through me for just a moment. I found myself wondering what kind of effects it would have upon me if he were to truly kiss me, how long would my pain be gone for then? The combination of the loss of Aragorns warm lips from my skin and the shock of the thoughts that I had been having brought the pain back to my body worse than ever. Had I been injured more severely after I had lost consciousness, or perhaps before and I did not remember, for surely agony such as this could not have come from the simple wound of an arrow?
"Aragorn." I said again, my voice a little stronger than before.
"~Shh Legolas. Do not try to speak. Save your strength.~"
I ignored his command, I could not rest until I knew what had befallen me, what injuries I had sustained that caused me so much pain, much more pain than I had ever know in all my immortal years. Elvish was the only speech I could bring myself to speak, for it required the least effort and thought to summon the words to my lips as I enquired. "~What happened?~"
"~You were struck down by an Uruk arrow.~" I felt his fingers tighten their grip upon my hand, and I squeezed my hand around his own in return, urging him to continue. "~It hit below your armour. When you fell from conscious Arod bore you away from the battle, back into the Deep.~"
I saw a profound pain in his eyes, a worry that ran far deeper than a mere arrow wound should bring. There was more to this tale than that which he had told.
"Aragorn." I pressed with as much strength and conviction as I could muster. I needed to know the truth. I could do naught to help myself or him if I did not know what injuries ailed me so, to cause such reaction. "~What is it that you do not speak of?~"
"The arrow, it is poisoned." He returned to his native speech, the common tongue.
When I made no response I could see the concern flare up in his eyes. I wondered what he thought I was thinking. Did he think that I despaired at this revelation? I have been poisoned before, with rest, treatment and the strength and will to fight it, I would survive as I have done before. He still looked at me long and hard, the concern and worry in his eyes raw and plain for me to see. Surely there was not more to this? Was there?
"It a poison of Sarumans devising. It is deep within you already."
Saruman? Now I understood why Aragorn was so troubled by my wound, and now I began to worry for myself. If it were a devil of Saruman that plagued my body, the pain I felt from its evil intentions very real, then I did not know if I even had the ability to fight it. If I could stave off the death that it intended to impose upon me. I felt true fear for my life for the first time in many years. Yes, I had felt fear for before, but so very few times like this, so strong. I think that Aragorn could see the fear that flashed briefly in my eyes before I could get myself in check and push it down into the recesses of my soul where it could trouble me no more, for he rushed to assure me.
"Gandalf will heal you Legolas, do not fear, he is in search of the elements he needs as we speak."
I knew that he was lying, Gandalf was unsure if he could heal me. I was unsure if I could heal myself.
He continued. "But we must remove the arrow. It has not fully pierced you back."
"You must push it through, I understand." I knew the practise, it would be less painful for me this way, but it would still cause me a great deal of agony, but it could be no worse than that which coursed through my body from the arrow itself as we spoke. The longer I lay there, my hand clutched in his, the more aware I became of how far the poison had taken a hold of me. My brow was burning like a fire blazed beneath it and yet I was cold to the very core of my bones, I could feel the sweat I so rarely knew building up upon my exposed skin, and every part of my being ached. The pain was like nothing I could ever remember feeling, pulsing through my veins as fire, increasing and dying in spurts as I lay, a helpless victim to its whim.
"It will be painful." Aragorn warned me.
"I am a warrior, this is not the first time it has been done." I said, my voice soft once again as the pain increased. I grimaced and tried to hide it, I did not wish to cause Aragorn to worry over me any further than he had already done, but my attempts were to late.
"And you are already in such pain, my friend. I am loathed to cause you more." His voice was gentle and calming as he lifted my hand and cradled it between his own.
"You shall cause me more to leave it as it is."
"I know." He sighed and hung his head, no longer able to hold me gaze. I could not help but wonder why. "I shall make it swift."
I merely nodded.
He placed his lips to my hand and gently kissed the cold white flesh. I could feel the tingling warmth his touch caused running through me once again, briefly allowing my mind to wander from the arrow that was lodged in the flesh of my chest.
"I'm sorry Legolas, I am sorry." He said as he collected me up into his arms and held me against his chest. With his free hand he guided my head to his shoulder for me to rest upon, and with which to muffle my screams. He gave me a moment to ready myself and I luxuriated in his embrace, remembering the feel of his rough and warm lips on my skin, before he began to push the arrow, and push me into torture.
By the Valar, how I wanted Aragorn to kiss away my pain.
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A/N: Sorry for sounding so whingy today, as I said, I feel pretty crappy and have a major case of pms. Some reviews and some chocolate will probably sort me out, sorry once again if I've been all sad and depressing today. Will try to be cheerier for my next update.
Botticelli Angel
I apologise in advance for my author's notes. I am feeling really shit today and they are probably going to reflect the way that I feel. I am only posting this at today because most of it was already written and because I promised that it would be up today. Have been feeling very depressed as of late, which is nothing knew to me, just not felt so bad in a while, so that makes me feel even worse. Was very upset to see so few reviews for my last update, compared to the amount that I got for chapter 5. Was chapter 6 really that bad??? I guess so. Am also V.depressed about the up and coming debacle that is valentines day. The most hideous, torturous and painful day of the year in my calendar, which is has left me feeling terrible in anticipation of this awful event it. As you may have guessed, I will be spending this St.Vals alone....like pretty much every single year, and I will not be giving or receiving any valentines. And I have no one to commiserate my loneliness with as every one I know has either a boyfriend, will be receiving or giving a valentines. So, I am going to be sad and lonely on Friday, which is good for you guys as I will sit and write about Legolas and Aragorn being all romantic for a fic. Well, at least this update comes in just at the deadline. It's just before midnight on Saturday and I am posting it, well, just before midnight if you are in England like I am. But it is here, on Saturday as promised, so we wont quibble about the time...please?
I would like to say a MASSIVE THANK YOU to everyone who reviewed Chapter 6, because I was very downhearted to see so few reviews, but those who did review, thank you all so much, because your words were very kind and they were what made me carry on and actually finishing writing and posting this chapter. Without them then I wouldn't have actually of carried this on. I was in much despair at the lack of response, and the therefore badness of what I am writing, but you guys gave me the inspiration to keep on going. Thank you again.
Alynna - Thankies for reviewing. Is muchly grateful. Gandalf knows everything!!! Figured some one needed to know what was going on in Aragorns heart, as he certainly doesn't seem to ;) he will see the light soon enough.
MoroTheWolfGod - you know I can't answer that question! It will give it all away, though I promise that you all find out in good time, which wont be forever away, I promise. I am glad that you like this fic, I hope I can keep it that way, I am scared that you'll set the wolves on me if I don't impress. **runs away from threatening dogs nearby, just in case**
EtheLeA - Hehehehe, glad I could invoke the same reaction from you as I got when reading yours. I admit that cliff-hangers are always evil, unless you are writing them, then they are great. As you have guessed, I love writing cliff-hangers, but hate reading them.I'm sure there's a phrase for that..... :o I am a no-good evil author???? How shocking..how true ;) I think that you can be ascribed as the same! When is there going to be another update????? I expect one soon! Glad you like the suspense, I read a lot of horror..i guess it shows a bit =) I'm glad you liked the image of Aragorn whispering sweet nothings to Legolas, well not quite sweet nothings, but close enough. Though I should ease some of the tension and whack in a nice slashy slushy image, 'cause I just love them!!! Well, seeing as there have been two more updates since your last review, I think that you can hold off calling upon the Valar to give me a good smiting. I think it could be quite traumatic, though if you don't update soon you could be heading for one. **looks up pointedly at the Valar and tells them to keep an eye on Ethe** You will find out the fate of our dearest Legolas soon enough, though you are hardly one to talk, he wasn't doing to well last time I checked on him in yours....Take care sweetie. Update soon. Thankies muchly for the review. Love and huggles. Botticelli
Earendilstar - Thankies muchly for the wonderful review darling. Am most shocked (in the best possible way) and flatterd to have a whole choir of sexy elves singing my praises to the Valar, I am definetly blushing like crazy. I am *SO* glad that you like this!!!! Here is more as promised, and I'm not leaving Aragorns PoV forever, I will still flit between the two. I am astounded that you think I do Aragorn justice. Am most grateful and complimented. Take care. Love and huggles.
LanierShazar - thank you for the lovely review, so glad that you liked it. Here is the next chapter.
Elvin Maiden - Am most flattered that you would label this as the best fanfic ever. Am quite stunned, and rather moved, thankies muchly. Here is more, though I think I end t just as cruelly..oops, shouldn't be admitting that.
Skywise - hello again sweetie!!! I know, I think the image of Aragorn being all protective and caring and sweet and loving to Legolas is the best. Makes me go all "gushy" as well.gushy by the way, is one of the best words ever!!! Very descriptive and highly versatile. Should be used more widely =) Like the sound of pancakes, would go and make some if I could but am bad in the kitchen. Thank you for the wonderful and kind compliments. You make my day with them =) Love and huggles.
Wilde Phyre - There are loads of ideas like this out there, but that's a good thing. Lots of different takes on it, like you and me =) Love yours so far, you *have* to post more soon, I have to know how it is all going to go and end!!! Thank you for the compliment. Your work is fab!!!
Isilwen-Telpefion - Thank you for forgiving me. It has gotten your name mentioned again ;) I'm sure when I've finished this one, ive got a friendship idea you may like the look of that I could be tempted into doing for you, if you're nice =)
Elvensong - thank you for the review and the support.
Estel Elendil - hello again darling! It is good to hear from you again and to know that you are still alive. I would be most upset if you died on me, I would have to get the elves to Lament for you, which hopefully I wont have to =) Wow, I didn't realise the last chapter was a tear-jerker, that was unintentional. Though it is a very big compliment to know that I could have such a strong effect on you. Thank you muchly, you have really made my day brighter. Take care, see you at the next chapter. Love and huggles.
Little Moo - your review isn't up, though I know you tried to do it. I just wanted to say thanks for kind messages the other night, even if I don't really believe you all that much, it was nice of you to be so kind as to try and to be so nice.
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This update may be the longest that I have done so far, though it wasn't easy. I've switched back to Legolas' PoV, which was a task after being locked up in Aragorns head for the last how many chapters (though I am *not* saying it was a bad thing - just that our elf needed a bit of attention). I don't know how long it will be till my next update, thought I will do it as soon as possible, hopefully in the next few days, but I can't commit to any day before Wednesday.
Realised I had not actually mentioned this before, though I presume that you are all intelligent enough - if not much more so - to work out that anything between ~~ marks is in Elvish.
Please, please, please, please, please review. I could really use some feedback to know that you are still out there, reading and enjoying this, otherwise I lose hope. So, I beg of you that you review.
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Chapter 7
(Legolas PoV)
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The world was dark and cloudy, my eyes were open but I could see nothing as if I were lost in an eternal fog. The pain throbbed from my shoulder through out my entire body, the agony pumping itself through my veins, its black claws clutching at all my insides. Somewhere in the distance I could hear my language being spoke softly by a deep and pained voice that I knew so well.
Aragorn.
As the world slowly began to become clearer I was aware of calloused fingers caressing my cheek, soothing my soul and distracting me from the pain with the warmth their touch brought simply from the knowledge that they belonged to the ranger, the future King of Men. That he was here with me, beside me. I thought that perhaps it was a dream, a vision induced by my pain to try and sate my weary mind, but as Aragorn slowly came into focus in my eyes and my name came softly from his lips, I knew that he was real. For no vision or dream could master the look of anguish upon his face and the husky tones of his voice after battle.
I forced my lips to move, my voice to say his name that came out as little more than a sigh for it was all that I could muster.
"Mellon nin." [My friend]
My lips curved into a smile. I did not know what had possessed me to say it or where the energy to do so had come from, but the soft smile it caused to appear on his lips made it more than worth the effort. As I slowly became more aware of my surroundings, the haze that had been dancing over my eyes finally lifting, I could see the smile that graced Aragorns lips widening into a grin, the likes of which I had never seen upon him before.
"Legolas." He said my name again softly, but full of relief and perhaps even a little joy. "~You are awake.~" With another smile he leant down and placed a kiss upon my brow. I myself smiled at the gesture, the warmth I felt inside for the moment his lips were pressed against my skin was enough to drive away the pain that coursed through me for just a moment. I found myself wondering what kind of effects it would have upon me if he were to truly kiss me, how long would my pain be gone for then? The combination of the loss of Aragorns warm lips from my skin and the shock of the thoughts that I had been having brought the pain back to my body worse than ever. Had I been injured more severely after I had lost consciousness, or perhaps before and I did not remember, for surely agony such as this could not have come from the simple wound of an arrow?
"Aragorn." I said again, my voice a little stronger than before.
"~Shh Legolas. Do not try to speak. Save your strength.~"
I ignored his command, I could not rest until I knew what had befallen me, what injuries I had sustained that caused me so much pain, much more pain than I had ever know in all my immortal years. Elvish was the only speech I could bring myself to speak, for it required the least effort and thought to summon the words to my lips as I enquired. "~What happened?~"
"~You were struck down by an Uruk arrow.~" I felt his fingers tighten their grip upon my hand, and I squeezed my hand around his own in return, urging him to continue. "~It hit below your armour. When you fell from conscious Arod bore you away from the battle, back into the Deep.~"
I saw a profound pain in his eyes, a worry that ran far deeper than a mere arrow wound should bring. There was more to this tale than that which he had told.
"Aragorn." I pressed with as much strength and conviction as I could muster. I needed to know the truth. I could do naught to help myself or him if I did not know what injuries ailed me so, to cause such reaction. "~What is it that you do not speak of?~"
"The arrow, it is poisoned." He returned to his native speech, the common tongue.
When I made no response I could see the concern flare up in his eyes. I wondered what he thought I was thinking. Did he think that I despaired at this revelation? I have been poisoned before, with rest, treatment and the strength and will to fight it, I would survive as I have done before. He still looked at me long and hard, the concern and worry in his eyes raw and plain for me to see. Surely there was not more to this? Was there?
"It a poison of Sarumans devising. It is deep within you already."
Saruman? Now I understood why Aragorn was so troubled by my wound, and now I began to worry for myself. If it were a devil of Saruman that plagued my body, the pain I felt from its evil intentions very real, then I did not know if I even had the ability to fight it. If I could stave off the death that it intended to impose upon me. I felt true fear for my life for the first time in many years. Yes, I had felt fear for before, but so very few times like this, so strong. I think that Aragorn could see the fear that flashed briefly in my eyes before I could get myself in check and push it down into the recesses of my soul where it could trouble me no more, for he rushed to assure me.
"Gandalf will heal you Legolas, do not fear, he is in search of the elements he needs as we speak."
I knew that he was lying, Gandalf was unsure if he could heal me. I was unsure if I could heal myself.
He continued. "But we must remove the arrow. It has not fully pierced you back."
"You must push it through, I understand." I knew the practise, it would be less painful for me this way, but it would still cause me a great deal of agony, but it could be no worse than that which coursed through my body from the arrow itself as we spoke. The longer I lay there, my hand clutched in his, the more aware I became of how far the poison had taken a hold of me. My brow was burning like a fire blazed beneath it and yet I was cold to the very core of my bones, I could feel the sweat I so rarely knew building up upon my exposed skin, and every part of my being ached. The pain was like nothing I could ever remember feeling, pulsing through my veins as fire, increasing and dying in spurts as I lay, a helpless victim to its whim.
"It will be painful." Aragorn warned me.
"I am a warrior, this is not the first time it has been done." I said, my voice soft once again as the pain increased. I grimaced and tried to hide it, I did not wish to cause Aragorn to worry over me any further than he had already done, but my attempts were to late.
"And you are already in such pain, my friend. I am loathed to cause you more." His voice was gentle and calming as he lifted my hand and cradled it between his own.
"You shall cause me more to leave it as it is."
"I know." He sighed and hung his head, no longer able to hold me gaze. I could not help but wonder why. "I shall make it swift."
I merely nodded.
He placed his lips to my hand and gently kissed the cold white flesh. I could feel the tingling warmth his touch caused running through me once again, briefly allowing my mind to wander from the arrow that was lodged in the flesh of my chest.
"I'm sorry Legolas, I am sorry." He said as he collected me up into his arms and held me against his chest. With his free hand he guided my head to his shoulder for me to rest upon, and with which to muffle my screams. He gave me a moment to ready myself and I luxuriated in his embrace, remembering the feel of his rough and warm lips on my skin, before he began to push the arrow, and push me into torture.
By the Valar, how I wanted Aragorn to kiss away my pain.
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A/N: Sorry for sounding so whingy today, as I said, I feel pretty crappy and have a major case of pms. Some reviews and some chocolate will probably sort me out, sorry once again if I've been all sad and depressing today. Will try to be cheerier for my next update.
Botticelli Angel