Fari fidgeted in his seat, wrinkling his nose in concentration at the open book in front of him. Ivy watched patiently, keeping her lips pressed together so she wouldn’t blurt out any help. Sindarin was hard--and she’d even had an elf to teach it to her!
She watched Fari mouth the words to himself, then his face lit up in recognition. “I’ve got it!” he said and quickly recited the correct translation.
She felt a swell of pride at his accomplishment. It was her responsibility to educate Fari now that she was Pippin’s wife. That’s what a mum did.