[ it doesn't have as much bite as it could. they've made some progress- some- in understanding one another, but she had assumed--

well, they were still speaking. it was something. ]

I owe the Valar nothing, and if I ever stand before them, it will be with you, giving an accounting of this place.

Not- entirely. He is compassion. I do not think He would- [ this is hard for him. hard for elves. how do you put words to this? ] I know it is no great ill. I know I do this for a larger purpose.