The Eternal Blaze Nest had expanded again after several months of absence.
When Durin entered, a few young boys were chatting in the hall. Seeing Durin, they lined up and bowed their heads in greeting.
"All right, where is Madame Lin, and her guests?" Durin didn't leave the youngsters empty-handed; he distributed pastries he had brought back from the Elven Territory, one for each, and then pulled a handcart out of his space: "Tell the little ones, one for each, and give me a list of those who didn't get any. I will go and fetch more later."
"On the second floor." A Ganai youngster who had taken a pastry pointed towards the ceiling.
Durin patted a dog's head, then ascended to the second floor.
Zhao Tiancheng was chatting jovially with Madame Lin on the balcony. Seeing Durin come up, he laughed heartily and beckoned him over.
