Hamfast ran puffing and panting toward the Prancing Pony. "I'm so late" he thought, "they have probablt left by now! You're in deep now!" He rushed through the door just in time to see Gaddy announce the groups. "Sorry I'm late" he said, "had to get the wife and kids settled, you know how it is..." They all stared at the embarrased hobbit, it was obvious that they didn't know how it was. "Well, have I missed too much? I do not have to be part of the expedition if I am too late! I promise you it will not happen again! I can stay here at the Inn for as long as you need me! I'll even act as bait to lure the wargs into a trap! Anything, anything, I only wish to be a part of this!"
What was he saying? Hamfas could not believe those words had come out of his mouth. He gave a little squeak of suprise and sat down with a thump onto a nearby stool. Everyone was looking at him again. His face was bright red, partly because he was tired and partly because he felt very awkward. He certainly was in an odd position. "I thought you would still need help, so I came back quick as I could...I'm so sorry, so dreadfully sorry!" Hamfast gasped. He wasn't sure his words had went too well with those around him. They had the strangest looks on their faces. Was it suprise? Anger? Amusement? Or a mix of the three? He probably did look ridiculous. A short stout hobbit huffing and puffing, red in the face, gasping out apologies. He hoped amusement would help the situation. Though there might not be room for it here.
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