[Amanaduial the archer]

"Aye, I have heard from Elentari a few times since then, though not as many as I may have liked- it seems she does not have time for us mere mortals." She grinned to show Soronume that she was joking, for he seemed a little bashful. "She is travelling around Mirkwood at the moment, I believe, or so I was told by a friend of hers; Cet." She nodded in the direction of Cet, and Soronume turned.

Another took advantage of this break in the conversation, and she recognised him as Lothaniel. "Excuse me, Dear lady, I am sorry to interrupt but I was wondering if I could have a refill for me and my friends?" He inquired politely.

Aman nodded, smiling back and began to fill them up, as Lothaniel talked. She laughed with him, and he seemed gratified, so awkward seeming had he been before. She half expected to see him twisting a hat in his hands! Aman placed the drinks on the bar.

"Thankyou, Lady." He grinned again, dipping his head slightly, then turned to Soronume, still seated at the bar, waiting politely and patiently, introducing himself. Aman listened, and her eyes strayed around the bar. They came to rest on the people Lothaniel had been sitting with before. One looked so worried, as if the weight of the world rested on her shoulders. Beside her sat another, looking anxious for her friend. Their eyes met, and the latter smiled, then shrugged. Aman frowned slightly, asking what she was looking for, and Estella mimed playing a flute. Aman took a moment, puzzled, then worked out what she was saying. Nahai's flute. Yes, it would be nice to hear it again, and the beautiful sound would gladden anyone's heart, human, elven or hobbit.

She looked around casually but with a purpose, until she saw Nahai, Morwyn and Nanna. She stared at Morwyn's back intently, wondering if she could make her turn around just by the power of her eyes, but instead Nanna looked at her. Aman had had doubts about this strange elf, but she seemed to have improved, and was getting along well with the other two, much to Aman's relief. Aman motioned, as Estella had, making out she was playing a flute, and after a moment, Nanna's eyes lit up. She nodded at Aman, then said something to Morwyn and Nahai. Nahai turned and Aman raised her eyebrows, asking silently. Nahai turned to the others, then back to Aman, and nodded.

And so, without Aman or Estella saying a word, it seemed their wish would be granted, as Nahai picked up the flute once more.