[elf-girl-63]

The man had turned away to speak to Ruby and Buttercup so Nuinyulma had left to buy some supplies for her journey. She wandered round the stalls once more buying food, herbs, rope and the like. She had no need for clothes- not that the hobbits clothes fitted her anyway. As she finished buying some candles and tanked the stall owner, she heard some shouting and laughing in the corner. There was a youngish elf maiden, a man and two babies standing and tlaking to Cook, Aman, Ruby and Buttercup. She smiled to herself and decided it must be Pio, that everyone spoke so reverantly and just by glancing over Nuinyulma could see why. She seemed to light up the room, as if she had brought the sunlight inside. The man who appeared to be her husband also carried the same glow although he appeared quite weary.

She took her purchases and quickly climbed the stairs. There she lay down on her bed and thought aobut the coming trip-again! She was so excited, and yet nervous. What if she wasn't good enough? What is she messed everything up? What if they didn't save the man? What if..? She banished the images from her head and set about preparing properly.

She packed most of her light clothes into a small bag and also her new purchases. She made her bed and tidied the room until it could almost be likened to the Last Homely House; Ruby and the like were going to bust with the arrival of their old friend and she wnated to help in a sort of thanks for their kindness over her short stay.

The elf finished her work, left her room and sat on the stairs just thinking. She wondered about Doran, she hadn't seen him for a long time and didn't know if he would be joining the search pary. SHe also was eager to meet Falowik, Uien spoke of him so highly. Also, to journey with other elves once more would be good for her.

She suddenly heard noise downstairs and was reminded of Pio's arrival- maybe there would be a party (though whether she would be invited was a different matter); however, she didn't want to say anything- all the staff looked rushed off their feet. Especially, with so many people arriving that morning.

Instead, she stayed at the top of the stairs, humming tunes and day dreaming aobut life to come.