Mellonin watched uneasily as Estelyn showed the letter to Morien, the Innkeeper. To distract herself she looked around at the other guests. She studied the two men for a moment, but her eyes were drawn to the oddly dressed woman, and-- could that really be an elf?
"Ronnan, be a dear and go get some more ale and wine. Please?"
As Ronnan stood and walked toward the bar, their eyes met, and Mellonin, despite all her training, did not drop her gaze. He nodded politely at her, and continued on his way.
As he returned with a drink in each hand, she stood. "Please, Mr. Ronnan, I am looking for my missing brother Mellondu. He could be my twin but that he is taller and thinner. Have you seen or heard any news of him?"
The elf studied her a moment and then replied, "I have no news of your brother. I am sorry."
She nodded. "I bid you good day, " she replied, and sat back down. Ronnan returned to his table. Mellonin had another sip of her wine, and tried to gather her courage to address the two men at the other table.
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