"A mercy I was not certain I would extend once." Maedhros had never shied from the truth, "It was Kano's wisdom that intervened." and he was so glad he had listened that day and carried the two little Elflings to their hidden home.

He smiled at the acceptance and leaned back against Elros, closing his eyes. This Elf of legend - this murderer - was turned gentle under his favorite King's touch.

"I thought of you so often. I must have told my horse." he had been delirious with pain on the ride, but his stallion was highly intelligent and so loyal that Maedhros often did his best to, at least, see him fed and watered even if he himself did not eat.