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Zimzi and Derufin
Once the song was done, Zimzi took Derufin by the hand. Together they made their ‘thank you for coming’ and ‘please excuse us, but we’ll be going now,’ rounds - stopping for a few moments to speak with each guest as they worked their way to the edge of the party grounds.
Uien and Falowik were the last they spoke to, saying they hoped they would see them both tomorrow. ‘Second breakfast, then,’ said Zimzi, giving the man and Elf a hug. She pulled Uien aside for a moment to thank her once again for the necklaces. Derufin retrieved her, putting the shawl about her shoulders he’d been carrying for her. ‘Lunch . . . late,’ he mouthed to Falowik, as he steered Zimzi down the little path to home.
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