Eryndil tried to divert his gaze to other events in the Inn, trying not to give away the secret which he wanted to keep within his own memory. But as he looked upon the face of Araréiel, he noted a distinct eagerness in her eyes.
"Why did you remember me? My apology, but I just can't remember you there, yet you remember who I am. I'm certain that he pointed out more maidens to you than just myself." Eryndil bowed his head as if shamed by his lie. "Well my lady, it seems that as you have seen the story short of what it truly is in my eyes, I just the same have seen the excitement in your eyes. Let us stop hiding thoughts form one another, and I shall start."
Galendor told her all that legolas had said that night and how he had wanted to dance with her. As he told her of the shyness of Legolas that night he noticed how she laughed- as if nothing was bothering her - and he was glad that he was helping to lift her spirits so. When he finished Araréiel's laugh trailed off as if met with serious thought. She sat still for some time, and neither elf broke the silence as she pondered what had passed, and what will be...
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