[Nerindel]

Léspheria wiped the sweat from her delicate pale brow, it had been a busy afternoon. Many new guests entered the inn. Keeping her busy, she was relieved when she saw Silvanis joining the other Ranger and block his view of Benia's room.

She smiled when she saw Theoric enter the inn "Ah master dwarf, good to see you again" she said refilling his mug, but before he could speak she was called away by a group of rowdy hobbits. "More ale here, Miz Elf", "Léspheria, Master Periannath" she smiled mischievously as she poured the hobbits their ale, the others laughed as the hobbit who had called her now sat with his mouth open wide fumbling for an answer, instead he just paid for the ales and staring awkwardly into his mug he whispered "thankee Miz Léspheria" to which the other hobbits started laughing again. Giggling despite herself she turn to see who else might need serving.

As she looked around she saw two elves sat at a table not to far away, one of which she was sure she recognised from her home in Rivendell. "Miss Enkriswen! Is that you?" The young elf looked up surprised that someone in the inn was calling her name. "Vedui Léspheria" she cried instantly recognising the Emissary of Rivendell. Enkriswen never much cared for the council and they found her rather clumsy and tiresome but Léspheria and her twin Brother Lóthaniel had always been nice to her(And they were only one age in this world so were not classed among the high elves). The two women hugged, "Nae saian luamme'(It has been too long) she whispered. Léspheria then turned and smiling warmly she looked to Enkriswen's companion, he immediately stood up and greeted her in the fashion of the elves of Mirkwood "My name is Eladain, Saesa omentimlle (Pleasure meeting you)" the male elf smiled pleasantly. "Mae govannen (Well Met)" she replied making the same elvish gesture of greeting. Léspheria was filled with warmth to hear the language of her own people, it must be nearly a month since she left Rivendell. "Let me get you a fresh drink, then we shall speak from a while." she then went off to the bar to get their drinks.

As she reached the bar she saw another ranger waiting for a drink, "What can I get you she asked "Three ale's please" a wry smile creasing his lips, she could not be certain but she was fairly sure he had the look of the Dunedain about him. She and her Bother spent much time with the Dunedain in the north, both before and after the war. She poured the mans ale's and slid them easily across the bar.

Just then she noticed Aman standing at the door to the cellar staring blankly at the back of the quickly exiting Vanwe. "She avoided your concerns as well I see, Many questions distract that one, but I think once she sorts them out herself she will come to us and there is no better place than The warm and inviting lights of the green dragon to stop one from running, she smiled trying to reassure the worried innkeeper.

Without further disturbing the innkeepers thoughts she poured two wines and an ale and went back over to join Enkriswen and Eladian.

[ June 24, 2003: Message edited by: Nerindel ]