[Nurumaiel]

Culoth and Pennu went to the table where Bethberry had been waiting.

"Hello," said Culoth cheerily. "Pennu hasn't eaten in a long while, so I was wondering if it were possible to get something for her to eat?"

"Of course," said Bethberry, beginning to stand up.

"Oh, I'll do it," smiled Culoth. "I can cook a little and you probably need a rest from running about all the time. I'll be back soon!"

Without waiting for an answer, Culoth hurried off into the kitchen. Opening up all the cupboards, she found all the ingredients she needed and set to work on making some stew.

A few minutes later she came out of the kitchen with three bowls of steaming stew. Sitting down and handing Bethberry and Pennu each a bowl, she smiled at them both. "I've said before, but, please, call me Rochriel."

"And as I said before, very well," replied Bethberry, smiling. Pennu nodded. She was too busy eating, and Culoth smiled at her, wondering it was like to be hungry.

Picking up her spoon, Culoth began to eat.