[He's almost shocked but holds on to him regardless. It only helps a little. And maybe then only because Maglor reminds him in some small way off his hostling.]

I tried to apologize for...for being awful after I was sick. I told him I'm not afraid of him. It started fine until... until he told me died once. And the only person who was there to help was the one he hates more than anyhar else. Except maybe--[Ponclast. But he can't bring himself to say the name.]

He showed me. What it was like. And I should have been there. I could have fixed it, then, but now... I don't know if I can even find all the pieces let alone put them back together.

I tried--Ag knows I did but I'm out of my depth.