[Wary as he is of those from her universe who remain in Hadriel, he trusts Maketh without question; she would not suggest it if she thought it destined to be futile.]
Very well. I will seize the opportunity that arises.
[Henry falls quiet in a brief and rare bit of hesitation. He bounces his leg, then sighs and says:]
Weigh carefully how much trust you place in the elves. They have earned no mistrust themselves, but Curufin dotes upon his lover, and his lover is a repugnant cur who is no friend of the Guard's. As they are all kinsmen... What man or woman is not honest with those whom they love? Who would not put them first?
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Very well. I will seize the opportunity that arises.
[Henry falls quiet in a brief and rare bit of hesitation. He bounces his leg, then sighs and says:]
Weigh carefully how much trust you place in the elves. They have earned no mistrust themselves, but Curufin dotes upon his lover, and his lover is a repugnant cur who is no friend of the Guard's. As they are all kinsmen... What man or woman is not honest with those whom they love? Who would not put them first?