Though she had once more drifted off and was paying no heed to the happenings around her, Rie snapped back to the Inn and smiled broadly at the new song. "This is a night for music!" she said softly, and rose slowly from her seat and began to dance.
It was a simple dance, taught to her by her mother, but it was graceful and fit the music. Had she been watching the Elven maiden who was playing the music and dancing herself, Rie probably would not have danced, because Elwen's steps were much more beautiful, as was fitting for one of the Eldar. But for herself, Rie was dancing well and joyfully, and her joy overshadowed her relative lack of skill. Her face was flushed with excitement, and though she danced in the shadows so as not to distract attention from the musician she was glowing with joy. "A night for music, and for joy!" Rie said aloud, and laughed.
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"Oh, my god! I care so little, I almost passed out!" --Dr. Cox, "Scrubs"
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