Soronume was talking to Aman when a stranger walked over and questionned him. "Good sir, pray tell me do you know the two maidens yonder?"
Aman was quick to answer on his behalf, though she was mistaken. Soronume turned to the man. "Indeed Sir, if you enquire of the star maiden and her friend, I do know them." He looked down to the drinks on the tray before him. "May I ask why you enquire of them at the bar, and not at their table?"
"I had thought I recognised one of them" he replied. "Oh?" Soronume sighed. The man laughed. "There is no need to seem so protective, I was only enquiring of the lady." "In that case my'lord, would you care for a drink, and to join us when I return to them in a few minutes?" The man nodded.
Aman brought back the fourth drink and introduced herself to the newcomer. The three shook hands. Aman tipped her head to one side, and mentioned a name that this time, Soronume was familiar with.
"Elentari Greenleaf?" she questionned. Soronume's expression changed at the sound of the name. "Yes lady Aman, Elentari is known to me. A good friend. She accompanied me, or rather led me and others to Cirith Ungol. She beholds great power, Elentari does."
Aman nodded with a smile, realising that it was the same Soronume she had heard Elentari talk of. "You have heard from her, in Mirkwood?" Soronume questionned, then continued. "I have not heard word of her since I left Mirkwood. I assume she is in good health and enjoying her new-found post of responsibility?"
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