22 The First Banquet Under the Hill (2/2)
”Oops, you dropped this, Uncle!” Laurel said as she turns suddenly catching one of the wine bottles. A middle age man with a big black beard laughs rubbing the girls head. ”Thanks, if it wasn't for you I'd have wasted this great gift.” He then also nods at Elanor.
”Don't worry about it! If we need more I have plenty.” She replies waving the concerns away. ”Anyways can I really use a magic ring too?” Laurel asks excitedly pulling on Elanor's colorful sleeve.
”If you want to learn anything is possible!” Elanor says while giving a victory pose with a fist in the air. ”Well, that's what my master says anyways.” She continues sheepishly. ”I've never been a fan of books.” She finishes giggling while downing a bottle of wine.
”For now why don't you introduce me to everyone.” She says grabbing the girls hand. As Laurel turns away for just a moment Elanor's eyes turned sharp as she glanced at the wine bottle, in the bearded man's hand.
”Well let's start with this clumsy guy.” Laurel giggles while pointing at the bearded man. ”He's Wilbur. He was a blacksmith in town. But now since we don't have metal, he helps build stuff. He also has the youngest kid!” With that Laurel's nose twitched with annoyance. ”It's also the only other girl here. Donna's only four though, so she's not fun to play with.”
Wilbur stroked his beard ”Nice to meet you! I heard your name was Elanor right?” Elanor nods in affirmation, ”That's correct.” Wilbur laughs his big beard shaking as he takes a swig of wine. ”Don't be a stranger now that we've become friends. We need a bit of liveliness every once in a while.”
Nearby a small girl yawns it's long past her bedtime. But how could Wilbur force the girl to miss the excitement? Even with the noise and excitement the girl's, eyes were clearly drooping. Laurel brought Elanor over and gave the girl a hug, lifting her off the ground. ”Laurel, don't bully.” The girl whined. ”You're just so cute, I can't help it,” Laurel said mischievously.
”Anyways say hi to big sis Elanor!” Laurel said lifting the little girl up practically smashing the girls face right into the beauties face. ”Nice to meet you, Donna,” Elanor said without retreating.
”Big sis, too close!” She screams pushing Elanor's face away. Elanor exaggeratedly tumbles back on to her butt. ”Wow, you're so strong!” ”Not strong,” Donna said puffing her cheeks and looking away.
Laurel laughs putting the girl back down. ”She says only boys are strong.” Elanor joins the laughter. ”I guess you'll have to show her wrong then.”
”Daddy's strongest!” Donna states angrily. ”It's true he carried her all the way here,” Laurel said nodding.
”It's a parent's job to keep their kid safe,” Elanor said giving both girls a big hug. ”Big sis bully,” Donna mumbles.
Wilbur came over ”Sorry she's just tired. I suppose it's time for us to call it a night.” he said scooping Donna up into his arms. Donna grabs on to her dad tightly. ”Say goodnight,” He said, ”Nigh, nigh,” The girl says already half asleep in her dad's arms. Elanor waved bye as they headed to one of the shacks.