[Sirithheruwen]

Twylight looked in surprise at the newcomer to their table. Her face was flushed with the cold. "My name is Lily," she said. "Do you mind if I join you?" After a split second of surprise, she wrote:

Why no, we don't mind at all! My name is Twylight, and I'm very pleased to meet you, Lilly! Please, sit down.

She glanced at the other hobbits, but none made any protest, although they all showed characteristic facial expressions. Marcho grimaced, Posco smiled shyly, and Bingo beamed at the newcomer.

Lily took a free seat and grinned toothily around at them all. "So, what are you all doing here together? Did you travel here together?"

Oh, no, we only just met. However, Marcho, Posco, and Bingo... she pointed to them all respectively. ...and their friend are traveling together. I'm here visiting my friend; he's going to join me here tomorrow.

Marcho shifted around uncomfortably in his seat at this new news. Lily seemed to feel the tension around the table, and her smile slipped a little. Marcho opened his mouth to speak...