"I didn't catch that last part..."
Mardath broke in at this point, "Ah, now that would be 'cause the lady here don't speak loudly, she a shy maiden" Soronume cotinued before Mardath could add another sentance to his speech, "The lady Niniel" Soronume glanced over at Mardath as he continued, "had asked how it was that you came by the inn."
Chrestienne seemed a little phased by this, reminding Soronume slightly of Niniel when she first spoke to him. "It is no bother my'lady, do not let us trouble you with a question that can wait for an answer when you have a meal in front of you." She smiled and took another bite. Niniel too seemed pleased by Soronume's latest remarks. She looked onto him and smiled then caught his glance and blushed. Soronume smiled back.
Elwen and Dorelnar who had been silent at the table for some time now introduced themsleves properly to Chrestienne, though letting her eat all the while. Elwen played with the strands of her hair about her face. Soronume looked upon her and noticed how she had changed since he was last in the inn.
Mardath put his empty cup down with some force on the table top, causing Chrestienne to jump a little. "Sorry bout'that lady" he apologised to her with a chuckle and she smiled akwardly back at him. "Well, Mardath, you are obviously in need of another drink, no?" Soronume asked with a sigh. "Aye, t'would be nice of ye to offer, Soronume." He noted the use of his actual name this time and picked up his cup. "My'lady" he asked Chrestienne, "you've had a meal with no drink for company? Would you like something?" she nodded in reply. Elwen and Dorelnar both also nodded and Soronume stood pushing his chair away from the table. "Niniel, would you care to accompany me to the bar?" She smiled and stood. As they made thier way to the bar Mardath continued to chuckle at what he saw as an odd couple...
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