Lothaniel politely offered to acquire fresh drinks for the trio, and Estella was grateful as her mouth had become quite dry from her long tale. The Innkeeper was engaged in conversation, and the elf looked at a loss at first as there was no one to help him at the bar. Eventually, Estella watched as he interrupted the conversation and spoke to the Innkeeper for a few minutes.
At her side, Waen had grown quiet, and Estella was worried that trouble was on her mind. Such a pretty girl, she thought. I do hope everything works out for her. Nodding in agreement with her own thoughts, Estella looked at the elf, then turned her attention to the rest of the room.
She faintly remembered hearing the sweet melodies of a flute earlier, and she looked intently for the source until she found three women who looked tall and strong. The flute was on the table and the women seemed to be discussing it. Estella just wished they would play it again. The soft melody was a comfort to her.
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At last I understand why we have waited! This is the ending. Now not day only shall be beloved, but night too shall be beautiful and blessed and all its fear pass away!
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