Kaeàna woke to a heavy weight on her stomach. Legolas had crawled on top of her stomach and slept that way. His little head was rested on her chest.
" Sleepy head," she gently probed his cheek. " Wake up. There's food."
His blue eyes slowly began to open. " Food?"
Ka laughed. " But first we have to get you a bath."
That child was an utter mess.
He got her soaked to the bone.
She was brushing his white blond hair out of his face and into a ponytail.
" All done. Stay in the chair while I get dressed okay?" Legolas nodded, his attention was being occupied by her bow.
She rolled her eyes but smiled as she walked away as he pretended to fire it.
She changed into a forest green tunic and brown riding trousers. Ka rebraided her hair.
The tips of her brown hair were a deep red, her pointed ears were significantly more pointed than an elf's. They sat slightly outward.
She returned to the main room.
Legolas still sat on the bed, he was kicking his legs out excitedly.
Ka grabbed his hand.
" Lets go eat, yeah?"
Legolas grasped her hand and practically pulled her out the door.
She shut the door and put the key in her pocket.
Walking down the hall she found herself in the main lobby.
The older woman was setting up tables when Ka arrived with Legolas in tow.
"Would you like help?" She asked as she walked towards the older woman.
" I should be fine. This is the last one."
" Alright. At least let me pick it up."
The woman nodded. Together they lifted the heavy wooden table.
" Thank you dear."
" It's no trouble."
The older woman fixed her frock. " Please sit, breakfast will be done in a moment. It's eggs, gravy and ham this morning."
" Sounds wonderful." She turned and helped Legolas in his seat.
" But I don't want to sit over there Ka."
She raised an eyebrow at the squirming child.
" Then where do you want to sit?"
He jumped from the chair and moved himself to the one right beside her.
She inwardly rolled her eyes.
" Will you behave?"
He nodded fiercely.
" I will behave I promise."
Kaeàna smiled and tucked a strand of hair from behind her ear.
" Okay. And if you don't you have to sit over there."
Legolas nodded eyes wide.
She wanted to laugh, but didn't want to embarrass the child so she just pressed her lips together. Only a few minutes later did their food arrive.
The plates steamed hot, and smelled positively wonderful. Her mouth watered slightly. She quickly began to eat, after she thanked the older woman, and smiled.
She took a napkin and wiped her face.
Legolas had gotten his food all over his mouth. A little on his nose as well.
Kaeàna took his unused napkin and wiped his face.
" There you go messy thing."
He pulled a face.
" I am not messy."
She held up his napkin with an arched eyebrow.
Legolas laughed.
She cracked a smile and laughed a little too.
Even though the breakfast was included in her original payment she set two silver coins on the table.
" Are you finished Legolas?"
He nodded.
" Come on let's go then."
Kaeàna had brought her over night bag to the lobby with her so she simply checked out.
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" Do you perhaps have a map I could take?" Kaeàna asked the merchant.
The man who worked the stall nodded and pulled one from a basket.
" Thank you."
She walked away. Legolas was sitting on the back of her horse, she held the reins in her hand as she walked down the street.
She had purchased food rations, soap, clothes and a box of matches for her travels. She had everything else she would need for there week and a half journey.