Estella watched as her companion left and went back into the inn. The evening air was cool, and a slight breeze ruffled her hair as she sat on the step. Reflecting on her evening, she smiled and was glad in her heart that she came.
Standing up she straightened her skirt and turned to face the Green Dragon. She thought about reentering and maybe finding another interesting soul, but then Estella turned her face toward her home. A comforting feeling came over her, and she knew she was ready to leave.
Glancing once more over her shoulder toward the inn, the middle aged hobbit walked down the steps and onto the road that lead to her cozy hole. She felt like a changed woman, and there was a slight hop in her step. Soon she had disappeared into the darkness and from the memory of the merry spirits that filled the Green Dragon.
[ May 24, 2003: Message edited by: alaklondewen ]
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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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