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After Amarantha had finished talking to the lady asking about Odo, Cet tried her best to explain what she had meant.

"You see," began Cet. "Although I am only young, and I have never left Mirkwood, I have heard many wondrous tales about hobbits. Especially about Frodo and the War of the Ring. I always ask to hear that one, and I never get bored of it.

"I suppose you could say that I wish to be a Hobbit myself. You are the first Hobbit I have spoken to, and already what I have been told about your gracious manners have be confirmed."

"Thank you for your kind words Cet," said Amarantha. "But do not be surprised if you meet, well, less than kind Hobbits. Some can be quite mean if you don't know them. However, given time and patience all Hobbits are kind." Amarantha smiled as she said this.

"I'm sure I'll have all the patience in the world, Amarantha. I hope to stay here for a long time. So what family are you from? Baggins, Took? I haven't heard many names, so you must forgive me if I don't recognize yours." Cet took another sip of her drink, as she liked to do in a pause in a conversation. She was looking forward to getting to know the hobbits.