The newcomer had distracted Aman's attention and Soronume realised he had possibly been keeping Aman away from her inn, and her customers, for far too long. Picking up the three drinks and standing, Soronume spoke to the man sat at his side. "My'lord? Do you still wish to join us?" "Certainly" was his reply as he too stood and they walked across the floor.
Soronume noticed Cet, who Aman had made him aware of, sat across the room and thought that he would enquire of Elentari and the others in Mirkwood later on.
Nearing his table Soronume noticed that his company seemed to hesitate a little. Noticing the look on Soronume's face he continued without again stopping. The maidens noticed them coming, and Niniel's face lit up a little.
"Welcome back" smiled Elwen as Niniel blushed slightly. "Thank you" replied Soronume as he placed the drinks down on the wooden table top. "My'lady" he said softly as he pushed Niniel's drink carefully towards her. She smiled with gratitude. Soronume then turned away from the table to collect another chair and seated it facing the maidens.
"Niniel, Elwen, I hope you do not mind me bringing back company" he asked softly. Neither seemed to show any objection to the necomer so they both took seat. "Elwen, it seems you are known beyond the walls of this inn" he continued with a smile "I found this man asking after you at the bar." Elwen smiled, she seemed to be familiar with this man.
"Let me introduce my company my'lord. This is Elwen," he looked towards the star maiden whose light was growing though not yet distinguishable to those without the knowledge of its existance. "And this is the fair lady Niniel" He smiled as he looked upon the maiden who took a sip from her cup. "I believe I introduced myself at the bar?" The newcomer nodded. "In that case" continued Soronume, "I believe you remain to tell us of yourself?" he questionned.
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