Vitto

The ranger was listening to the elf maiden, Gwenneth. He was so intently listening to her that he hadn't noticed the man who just arrived. It was only when the stranger was striding towards their table that Mulawin realized his arrival.

His eyes widening in pleasant surprise, he stood and greeted his friend.

"Thanatos! I wasn't expecting you until perhaps late in the afternoon!"

His friend answered, his blue eyes showing his amusement, "I'm glad that you accepted my invitation to venture out to the Shire. I thought I would never get you out of the woods!"

Mulawin laughed at that, "Thank the Valars peace reigns the lands! I have been too long away from friends and family."

He realized Gwenneth was smiling politely at them. Turning to Thanatos to introduce the elf maiden, he caught the twinkle in his friend's eyes. The all too familiar slightly raised brow. He knew Thana would pester him to no end later.

"Thanatos, this is Lady Gwenneth of Grey Havens," Mulawin said, still grinning,"My Lady, this is my friend, who is more of a brother and mentor, Thanatos."

Thanatos smiled, bowing politely in greeting to the elf maiden. Mulawin then said, " Have you broken your fast?"

That was when Rosa came carrying the meal Thanatos had ordered to the table. They all sat down after the greetings and continued with their morning meal.