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Old 03-10-2006, 10:15 AM   #107
Folwren
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Thornden addresses Manawyth

While the dishes and food was cleared off the table by many willing and helping hands Thornden quietly got up and drew away. He had listened with great amusement to the telling of the tale of Gob and Twiddle. Having been part of the populace of the Hall for an entire day, Thornden found the company very likeable, and their lord and Eorl, Eodwine, even more so. A man of many characteristics, generous and kind in nature, willing to help everybody. Everybody. . .even a Dunlending. . .a man who at first, he appeared to dislike for his home land.

With the thought, Thornden turned to look for this newcomer. He had not sat with the company at the large table, but was withdrawn several places, still near the fire and in the long shadows cast by it. Saeryn was just carrying away the dishes that he had used and Manawyth sat back, crossing his arms and sticking his feet far forward, prepared to sit and watch the evening unfold.

Thornden approached him almost warily, not knowing exactly what sort of welcome he would receive.

“Do you mind if I join you?” he asked, grasping an empty chair as he spoke. With or without permission, he sat down a couple feet away and looked at him. Manawyth sat up instantly, and Thornden, bowing his head to hide his smile, was reminded vividly of himself being told sharply to ‘sit up and not slouch’ by his mother. The next moment, he looked up again, quite serious again. “You played well today, friend,” he said. “How did you learn the art of singing and harp playing? Is it a widely known talent in your land?”
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