[arelendil]

No, it couldn't be. He disappeared long ago on that night. But it was, Soronume.

Once more the door had opened and shut without Elwen realising but this time it had let Soronume in. He was seated not far away on a stool by the bar. Talking with another. Her face brightened at the thought of such a good, old friend. His Quest it seems had taken him futher than he thought. but no matter, he was back now.

With her usually fluid movement Elwen slid out of her chair at the corner table and floated over to the bar. Her footsteps making no sound. She stopped silently behind Soronume and smuthered a laugh with her hand. Elwen reached out to tap him on the shoulder but he was too quick for her.

He caught her hand in his, and turned setting deep piercing eyes on her. Elwen's eyes flashed with star light as she laughed.

"What gave me away old friend?" Elwen smiled as he released her from his grip and turned round to face her.

"I remember the sound of your footfall well." was his only answer before, indicating a seat on his left.

"Won't you join me?" Elwen spoke softly. "All of you?" now turning to the people that Soronume had been speaking with. "There is a table in the corner beside the fire. It is more comfortable than perched on stools at the bar, and there we can all introduce ourselves properly." Elwen smiled and gestered to the table she had just stood up from."