[Elora]

Uien entered the inn with a face alight, followed by Falowik. Ruby, who was darting past with a tray full of tankwards looked twice at the pair and then found her own speculative smile as she continued on her way.

"Perhaps Aman can help us," Uien said as they scanned the room for the innkeeper.

"Aman's not here. She's outside... just like Beren." Ruby's high Hobbit voice reached their hearing. Her tray was empty now, but her smile remained as she studied Uien and then Falowik in turn. Uien could feel her cheeks colouring slightly and caught Falowik's hand as he looked on.

"Can I help you," Ruby sweetly inquired, batting her lashes.

"Can you allocate lodgings for those who contribute at the inn," Uien returned promptly. Ruby shook her head, looking at Falowik anew.

"You helped shingle the roof," she exclaimed in recognition. "You will need to speak with Aman, but I'm sure we can find something." At that moment a shout for more ale went up at a table. Ruby hoisted her tray and sped towards with a turn of speed that is suprising unless one is familiar with the fleet footed Perian of the Shire.

Espying a table not yet claimed, Falowik suggested they recify that whilst they waited. They traced a way through the press to reach it by the hearthplace and find a seat. Falowik was glancing around the busy commonroom when Ruby again popped up.

"Cider or ale this time? Oh, and the Shiriff is over in that far corner too, if you're thinking about tossing more bread." Falowik requested a malty ale and Uien once more opted for watered wine. Her head was light enough as it was in Falowik's presence. Ruby left to see to it as Uien looked over at the man who had done this to her over such a short period of time.

She could still recall his hands upon her waist as he spun her about, his face as he looked up at her, his voice in the gathering night.

"It seems to be very busy tonight," Falowik observed of the inn as he looked about. Uien stirred from her spiralling thoughts.

"If all else fails, you can take my lodgings in the loft and I will find something with the Ruby or Buttercup." Falowik glanced back at the Elf and saw her expression then. His smile in return was all it took for the buzz of the crowd to fall away and the lightness that was him to rise within her once more.