[alaklondewen]

After some interesting communication with Aman, the sweet music from the flute could be heard throughout the common room. Estella mouthed the words ‘Thank you’ to Aman and then turned around to enjoy the music.

The melody seemed to have a positive effect on Waen, because she excused herself and went over to try her hand at the flute. Estella was glad to see that she looked like a weight had been lifted off her chest. Smiling at this positive turn of events, Estella turned back toward the table and began searching for Lothaniel. He must have passed behind her as she turned around because she didn’t see him until he appeared from behind her and placed her drink on the table. "I hope you were not alone long," he said and sipped at his wine.

“No, not long at all. Thank you for the drink, kind sir,” she took a sip of the soda and put the glass back on the table. “You’ve had a long journey from Rivendell…What brings you to the Shire?” She knew she’d talked his ear off about the Shire and was interested in hearing about a journey. This kind elf may have an interesting tale to tell.