[Roa_Aoife]

Roa was walking around the grounds of the newly finished Inn. They had acomplished much in a short time. Roa had known from experience that people were capable of great things when forced into hard times, but she had not been expecting things to be done so soon. Roa thought about all that happened since she arrived that fateful morning. She had made a place for herself here, and she could feel her attachment to the Inn which she had labored so greatly over. Soon, breakfast would be served from a newly finished kitchen, and tours would start to veiw the improvments. Already, preparations were being made for a re-opening party. Hobbits certainly know how to throw a good party, she thought to herself. Supplies were coming from all over the Shire.

Of course, this meant that Valthalion would be coming to discuss their agreement. She wondereed what he would say now. If he had not learned his value yet, she would have to find another way of teaching him. Roa decided to seek council from Galadel concerning this matter.

Galadel had been a great friend to her over this time. It was truly a gift to converse with someone of her wisdom, and Roa treasured their time together. Her tonic slowly helped Roa's memory return. There were still pieces missing, such as how she had been trapped in the cellar. Perhaps she would never remember, adn Roa did not know why that bothered her so much.

As she neared she could smell the food being cooked for breakfast. She would join the others for morning meal soon. Well, more likely it would only be her and Toby again. Valthalion, or Val, as she was now accostumed to calling him- a name started by Toby, had taken to helping with breakfast. Galadel did not eat much, and would come in later, after gathering herbs or making helpful drinks for the tired workers. Of course, now that the Inn was finished she might join them. Her and Toby ate alone, and this suited her fine. Her discussions with Galadel were a treasure indeed, but the conversations with Toby were good for her soul. He never failed to make her laugh.

Then there was the matter of Snaveling. He had been faring better since his confession. Roa stifled a chuckle. In truth, it was as though his soul had been freed from the darkest prison and the heaviest burdens. Well, perhaps that was not far from the mark. But something was still bothering him. He was avoiding her more and more. Why, she could not say. Galadel would only say something was keeping his heart. Perhaps it was the trouble of his home. Today she would try to convince him to approach her King.