The dance with Alasse ended, and the Elf slipped away through the crowd, murmuring something about finding her brother. Firramer turned and went back to the table where he had first found that company of three. Lifting the tablecloth, he found Rie and Nuru sitting together, talking and laughing. "Hello," he said, smiling at them.
"Oh, oh, good, it's you, Firramer," said Nuru. "Rie is going to dance with you now."
"Is she?" said Firramer, stammering a little. "Well... all right." He took Rie's hand and led her out onto the dance floor, hoping the music wouldn't change from its slow pace.
Nuru scrambled out from under the table and began to wander about the Hall, looking for her dance partner... Rie's brother.
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In the fury of the moment I can see the Master's hand
in every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand.
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