Disclaimer; I do not own the Hobbit or Any of P.J's movies
"If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal."
― Paulo Coelho
Lyrin pulled her cup from the microwave, setting it aside to let the tea steep for a moment while she rummaged for a plate. She frowned and looked up from her search as a soft knock came at the door.
she paused for a moment not expecting any visitors. She had begun to wonder if it had just been her imagination when the knock came again, louder this time.
slowly she made her way to the front door, standing on her tip toes to look out the peep hole.
On the porch stood an old man in a dark grey suit with a scraggly white beard, who was busy studying the forest around him. Lyrin studied the man for a moment before he became aware of her presence. When he turned Lyrin saw a face that she had not seen in many years. She opened the door fully
"Mr. Greyhame?"
"Ah Lyrin my dear how lovely to see you." the man said cheerfully "I hope I have not come at a bad time."
"Oh no its fine.. i just set some tea would you care for some?" she asked ushering him into the house before hurrying off to the kitchen to find another mug.
"Not that I'm not happy to see you or anything" she began as she set the fresh mug on the end table "Its just I'm a little surprised to see you. I haven't seen you since grands funeral"
"Oh not at all dear. I am sorry I have been aloof these last few months, I have had urgent matters to attend to. But I am here at last" he said fumbling in his waist pocket for a moment "Your grandfather gave me this for safe keeping"
He opened his hand to reveal a small sapphire necklace which he dropped into her palm. "it is yours now... he wanted it to be passed to you when he passed it is the last remnant of his travels."
"Thank you" she said quietly studying the necklace carefully before putting it on.
"How has life found you since our last meeting my dear?"
Lyrin looked up at him and smiled "I'll be heading back to Uni soon I suppose. I only stopped attending to take care of Grand and now that hes gone I have no reason to stay . I've already made plans to sell the house to one of Grand's old hunting buddies in a few days. I know he'll look after it right. Its all but dull really."
"Dull oh really?" the old man hummed
"well if anyone's to blame its you and grand, always telling me stories of adventures and distant lands growing up, it makes real life seem boring in compare"
Greyhame laughed "It seems that you have not changed a bit since your childhood, always running about in the forest pretending to hunt dragons and hidden caves, pestering me for a tale or two when ever I came about"
Lyrin laughed too "I fancied my self quite the adventurer back then. I wanted to be like you and Grand, to travel and see the world have adventures like you two did. though looking back I doubt the truthfulness of some of your stories"
The old man leaned in closer his face growing serious "And now?"
Lyrin cocked her head "And now what?"
"Do you still fancy your self an adventurer?"
"I suppose so. why are you offering" she said laughingly
Greyhame did not reply but simply smiled at her "I'm afraid I must go now" he said placing the mug on the table
Lyrin frowned "But you've only just got here"
"Do not worry my dear I'm sure we'll see each other soon"