{Maedhros doesn't mind! He grins faintly, fond.} I can think of worse!

I have never lied to you. I will not begin now.

{He stops, turning to face Fingon, grin fading.} You died because I failed to protect you. {In his mind.} Kano and I reached you too late. {And it had destroyed him.

He takes a brittle breath.} You were here once before, for several months. I do not expect you to remember, for that... version of yourself came from your death.