[Everdawn]

Sírabel and Lanus

Lanus and Sírabel had been talking all day about mainly mindless things, but she did feel as though she had made a life-long friend. However, now a seed of doubt was planted in her mind. What things had Lanus not told her of himself? And moreover, why did he not share them with her? She supposed that they were embarrasing, but them again, Lanus had left the Gondorian Army.

"What are you thinking about?" asked Lanus form across the table, Sírabel did not easily hide when something was troubleing her.

"Nothing, my head just hurts, is all." she smiled, but Lanus was not fooled.

"You a very bad fibber, my girl." He knew that it was he who was making her worry, and he knew exactly what it was about. Why should i tell her, she would probably just mouth off to the next person she chats to about it. Though there was genuine concearn in her eyes. Perhaps i will tell her tomorrow. He smiled and patted her hand.

"It's late" he said raching for his cloak which he had put on the seat beside her. "Ive had my day off, and ive spent all of it, and the night before talking with you." Sírabel gasped as if she were hurt. Lanus smiled. "And i have to ride once more tonight for another client."

"Why?" she asked.

"Becuase i have to earn a living Miss Delone. Not to worry, ill come back and have tea with you tomorrow evening, and then i shall tell you somehting you dont know." He stood up and put some coins on the table. "This will pay for all we have drunk this last while, Ill see you tomorrow evening Miss Delone." and he mock-bowed.

"Bye Lanus," she said nursing her head. "You better come back or youll never hear the end of it." she had not noticed his attempt at making her angry once more but glanced up in time to see his dark head leave the Inn. "Great" she said. "What now?" she thought for a while whilst tapping the coins on the table.