Lindo and Amanaduial shared a long laugh as another song ended. "Rest?" suggested Lindo, and nodded towards Poppy, Rie, and Nuru.
"Yes," Aman said, smiling at the thought of meeting someone new. "I will join you shortly." Lindo nodded, and headed towards the three.
"Nicely danced, ladies. You each picked up the patterns quickly; especially you, lady, " he said to Nurumaiel. "Or did you know it from your youth?"
"It was new," laughed Nurumaiel. "Should I have known it?"
"I suppose not, " Lindo smiled. "I am Lindo."
"My name is Nurumaiel. What is the dance called?" Nurumaiel asked.
"Falling Appleblossoms, " Lindo replied.
Nuru looked a little puzzled. "I haven't heard of it."
Lindo nodded. "A children's dance from Gondolin. Basically it's very simple, but easily embellished which makes it look more complicated . But since it's quite old, I'm not surprised you've never heard of it."
Nuru gave him an odd look. "Oh."
"Once people catch their breath, pehaps we'll try a different one. Amanaduial is newly recognized as a Master Story teller here in Gondor. This celebration is in her honor. I think she will join us shortly. I am quite glad you have joined us." Lindo waved at the waiter, and smiled at Poppy and Talmarie. "Nurumaiel, what would you like to drink?"
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...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.
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