Dammit... it's hard to post an all-monologue post that comes out natural. I think I'll try paraphrasing it instead of trying to write it out. It would probably flow better and get the meaning across clearer than trying to think of the actual words she'd use anyway - especially since she's speaking to an active audience that could distract her from her story.
Not to worry, half drunk blacksmith to the rescue.
Now the ice has been broken and it's easier to start the story-telling for everyone to hear, especially if we'd "force" everyone to be quiet for the entire speech.
The timing couldn't have been worse. Should I delete my blacksmith post?
Well I'm going to bed now. No time. We'll see tomorrow what happened. Bye!