[Carnëiach]

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The dwarves spotted Hardo, Odo and Orlo sitting at the table they had decided was theirs and made their way over. Hardos face fell and Brando knew he was thinking up new grumbles, although he didnt even know the dwarves.
After the dwarves had, after much deliberation, ordered their supper and drinks, both parties, hobbits and dwarves sat staring at each other for a few moments; it was hard to say who was more surprised to see the others. Just when the silence had reached the point where you probably cut it with a knife, the dwarf in charge cleared his throat and spoke in the same commanding and gruff, yet not unkind voice.
"Let me introduce myself- I am Theron Axehand IV of the Blue Mountains, leader of the dwarves. These are my companions, Serin Stonewright and Mikhelm Bonecrist. You are...?"
Hardo stared at him for a moment longer than seemed polite. Brando opened is mouth but Hardo glared at him with a look that could strip paint and Brando immediatly shut his mouth again. Hardo looked back to the dwarves and puffed himself importantly.
"Im Hardo Proudfoot, Clerk to Mayor Samise Gamgee, and this is Orlo Hornblower and Odo Took. Oh, and Brando Took." He added almost as a grudging afterthought.
"Pleased to meet you." The chorus was accompanied with various other compliments and handshakes from both sides and as the food arrived they settled down to the satisfying meal in a companiable atmosphere...