Celebrian came skidding around the corner, her hair flying about her and dress half undone as she tumbled towards the sound of her lover’s voice. Ai! she had missed her in her time away, and wasn’t even aware that Ash had got back.
“Ah, Ash! I missed you, come here my l-”
She came to an abrupt halt when she laid eyes on her - and the child in her arms. “And… and who is this?”
“Hmm? Oh, I got him from Smaug.” She bounced the little boy, and cooed at him a little. “Isn’t he cute? Smaug says the...
Celebrian let Ash pull her gently to her, but couldn’t tear her eyes away from the child. “Yes, it’s a… it’s a long...