*The party was in full swing, full of laughing people when Lumiel came downstairs. She was wearing a pastel pink dress with a white corset that had gold lacing on it. Her hair was kept down, but plaited along the way to keep it out of her face. Around her neck was a delicate-looking chain on which hung a small silver ring. On it a small opal was set with wings around it.
She skipped down the stairs, surveying the room with her beautiful eyes. She spotted the hobbits, the honorary guest hobbits, and smiled. She made her way over to the crowd and smiled warmly, saying hello's and excuse me's almost every minute. She saw an elderly-looking hobbit with grey hair but gay eyes. She guessed that he was Bilbo, from the looks of him. She clapped her hands together and said pleasantly*
"You must be Bilbo Baggins! I've heard so much about you! I must say that it's an honor, sir."
Bilbo replied, "Ah, my dear, the pleasure is all mine! And who may I ask do I have the pleasure of meeting?"
Lumiel's eyes shaded from green to a bright blue and she said, "I'm Lumiel Rovalhir. I can see now why all these people threw a party for you, Frodo, and Sam! If they're anything like you, this will be the best party I've ever been to!"
*Both Bilbo and Lumiel laughed cheerily and Bilbo said, "Enjoy the party, young lady! And don't let the young fellows down by not giving them a dance, eh?" Bilbo laughed once more and turned to another guest who was greeting him.
Lumiel felt happy now, more excited than she had been in a long time. She absolutely loved dancing, she couldn't wait until the music started! As she looked around, she saw the hobbit from earlier whose dress she had been admiring. Carie, as she recalled her name, was now wearing a beautiful red dress.*
"That hobbit has good tastes. I wonder if it's all right to start eating now?..."
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