"No..I've only been here once before. But I've lived in the Shire for a very long time," answered Aleia. She was finding that talking to Will was quite easy, as if he was someone she had known for a long time. She sipped her pint and sighed in contentment. The Dragon brewed a fine ale.
Aleia ordered a piece of cheese and bit into it gratefully. Ah, cheese! She hadn't had a piece for so long. It was one of her main staples. Will looked at her strangely and made her chuckle. "I haven't had a piece of cheese for such a long time. Tis one of my favourite foods," she explained.
Will grinned and said, "Ah. I see." He seemed bored so Aleia began to entertain him with one of her favourite anecdotes. Soon they were both roaring with laughter. After their giggles died down, Aleia slapped Will on the back and said, "Now then my friend: have you been here many times or no?"
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"There's a big...machine in the sky...some kind of electric snake...coming straight at us."
"Shoot it," said my attorney.
"Not yet...I want to study its habits."
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