"I am Ready" -- The Ritual

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The hour has come, and all gather at the altar raised to Eru Ilúvatar, in Olwës Tower, to bear witness to that which now must unfold. 

Dawn Comes -- The Participants Arrive

Queen Comet's Entourage Arrives

... And Prepares to Enter The Tower

 Elwing nods respectfully to the newcomers arriving at Olwe's Tower. 

Olwe looks up and sees his cousin with her entourage filing into Tower. Malakyte Thorne follows the queen and steps to the side as requested. Olwe watch his graceful cousin glide down the ramp to the bottom floor and up to the foot of the platform.  She whispers, "Olwe."

The Observers Take Their Places

Powers Constantine

Llyra Constantine stops at a little distance, allowing the cousins a moment of privacy.  Olwe's eyes take in the vision of his Cousin, and he offers her a hand up.  Ivy Paderborn steps forward and watches Comet approach Olwe.  Olwe whispers her name and gently  squeezes her hand.  Dominique Darkwatch stands from her prayers and curtsies to the queen. Comet  inclines her head to Lady Donmnique, while Llyra Constantine smiles reassuringly at Dominique.   The queen smiles wanly to her cousin.  Malakyte Thorne stands quietly watching those below.  Olwe leans forward and kisses her cheek, gently, then waits patiently for the Cleric of Eru to begin.    Dominique Darkwatch feels greatly reassured and comforted by the presence of her sisters of faith, Ivy, Llyra and Mala.

Comet whispers, "I am ready, dear Cousin."

"I am ready," responds the Lord of the Teleri. " Let the will of the Valar be done."

Dominique Darkwatch nods solemnly and takes a deep breath.

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