[ TEXT; BOTH COURTS ]

[knightscode]

[Anyone who knows Lancelot will likely as not be immediately surprise that he is sending any kind of message that is written. It is hardly one of his strengths. Still, the message is short, and this way devoid of emotion. Which is best, considering the topic. ]

For those who knew him Faolan is no longer with us.

He sacrificed himself for the sake of a friend.

So far as I understand he will be returned, in some days, by the power of the courts.

He will need space and kindness.

Comments

private voice

[bythewaves]

[ bitterly ] Even so, death might be preferable to this foolishness of a war.

[ Maglor tips his head ] I am sorry. I should not heap my anger upon your grief. I think he will be glad to know that there were those who missed him enough to wish for his return. It sounds as if the two of you were close, and I am glad.

private voice

[knightscode]

[ He laughs at that, something low and entirely devoid of humour. ]

People called him my hound, but Faolan was more than that. A dog may care and guard and defend but it does not advise, does not console, does not chide and correct, share and sympathise as another man can. Faolan's trust is hard-won, but well worth the effort.

private voice

[bythewaves]

To call him that is a severe underestimation of his skills and his courage, from the little I know of him. [ Maglor agrees ]

But perhaps it suited him to be underestimated so. It is often useful, after all. [ Who ever remembers Maglor, in his brighter brothers' shadow? It is, after all, a very useful place to be ]

I am glad that your eyes were keen enough to see beyond, and certain that it was such a heart that bound him to your side.

private voice

[knightscode]

Perhaps. I only hope I can repay his devotion somehow. Nothing seems enough when the cost was so high.

private voice

[bythewaves]

No. [ Said with the weight of someone who knows that cost ]

And it never will be high enough. All you can do is try to ensure that the man he thought worth dying for remains that man.

[ For in that, we failed utterly says Curufin quietly ]

private voice

[knightscode]

I will do my best, and hope he does not come to regret his decision.

private voice

[bythewaves]

If you mean that, then I think you will do well. Only do not forget that intent, and you will go far.