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Legolas straightened, taking care not to knock his head against the over-hanging chandelier.

"I'm fine, Sadia. Come, let us join the others." Sadia smiled and nodded. Something was wrong. Legolas's voice had changed somehow. She wasn't sure exactly what it was, but she knew that it couldn't be good. She resolved to talk to him later to make sure that he was indeed, all right. She quietly followed him into the warm, homely kitchen of Frodo Baggins. The Hobbits were all sitting around the table, drinking strong-smelling ale and filling their plates as high as they could with a variety of breakfast foods.

"Come, come Sadia. Do not be shy. There is plenty of food for all. You must eat to your heart's content. And afterward share your no doubt intriguing story of how you came to encounter Legolas here. But first sit! Make yourself comfortable. Any friend of Legolas is a friend of us all!" Frodo piped, pulling up a large chair for both she and Legolas. Sadia smiled slightly as she gracefully seated herself next to Legolas. He had been right, these Hobbits were quite happy little creatures. And so kind. She wished that she had met them sooner.

"I believe I can explain how the Princess and I came to meet, if The Lady doesn't mind," Legolas said, glancing at Sadia. She smiled slightly.

"Go ahead, Legolas. But as I said before, please, call me Sadia." Legolas dipped his head slightly, looking embarrassed.

A/N: Okay, I know. I reverted back to a shorty. And just when it was starting to get interesting, huh? Well, you review this story, and I'll work on the next chapter. Sound like a deal?