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"... my choice is to walk with you, my love, regardless of where it is that we find ourselves."

"Uien, I thought that I knew what to expect, and you surprise me again!"

Falowik had no more doubts, of Uien, nor of his own heart's rede toward her. One thing alone troubled him, but it seemed a small thing now, that he was a Man and she an Elf. Either he was wrong to love her, or a great destiny followed them.

As they walked back to the settlement, arm in arm, Falowik thought about their next road.

"I think," he turned to her, "that our next road after Bree leads to the Stonebow Inn. I would that we go with Falco and Eodwine back there to greet our friends. I would go with Lira, but maybe we can catch up to them on the Eastern Road."

"You have made peace with Falco, then?"

"So it seems. His tongue may cause trouble now and again, but he has a good heart, and is very brave. He saved all of us at least twice."

"I am glad." Her smile warmed him as it always did. He bent his head down toward hers.