[ numbered among his talents is this: he can turn a place into a sanctuary. granted, he has not warded the room- well, more than he wards anything- but it is still his space, and beleth one of his elves, so it will do. he does not falter, his hand remains steady, allowing for any extra movements on her part. ]
Lúthien, [ he says, and does not sound mournful. ] I did not understand the fascination between them, for he was but a child to her eight centuries-- what could she see in him? What sophistication could he possess?
[ he does not say 'they were not equals'. little pitchers have big ears, and besides, the situation hardly compares- neither he nor galadriel intend or even can tie themselves romantically to these elves. they can, when allowed, mentor them.
satisfied with the smoothness of her hair, he begins to braid, his fingers working quickly. ]
'Better' is not... my dear, you deserve someone who sees you as a whole being. As worthy of respect. And equal. What Men have done in this world is disgraceful.
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Lúthien, [ he says, and does not sound mournful. ] I did not understand the fascination between them, for he was but a child to her eight centuries-- what could she see in him? What sophistication could he possess?
[ he does not say 'they were not equals'. little pitchers have big ears, and besides, the situation hardly compares- neither he nor galadriel intend or even can tie themselves romantically to these elves. they can, when allowed, mentor them.
satisfied with the smoothness of her hair, he begins to braid, his fingers working quickly. ]
'Better' is not... my dear, you deserve someone who sees you as a whole being. As worthy of respect. And equal. What Men have done in this world is disgraceful.