[nevlhachien]

Joy spread through Nevlhachien's heart as she talked with the elf. She was surprised that Sofiya didn't say anything about her eyes, red from crying.

"I am from Rivendell," Nevlhachien replied, "Though I have travelled to many places. I have been in the shire for barely a day. I do not know what brought me here to this place but I am glad I came."

"I am glad that you came here too," Sofiya said, "I think that you will greatly enjoy your stay here in the Shire."

Nevlhachien smiled and replied, "I believe i will enjoy my stay. As long as I have a good friend to talk to. Have you been on many adventures? I love to hear stories about different places and things of that sort."

For the first time in a long while, Nevlhachien felt happy. She had found someone to talk to, a friend.