The serving girl stared for a moment at the Elf with the silver-blue eyes. Then blushing prettily, she begged the lady's pardon, telling her that the Innkeeper had gone to bed.
'If you wish, I can show you to a room now. You can pay Mistress Pio tomorrow.' The serving girl yawned slightly, hoping the lady would accept her offer.
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Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.
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