[ The sight of him-- armored in half-plate in mail brushed to a gleaming shine, the silken fall of his pale hair gathered back and pinned up, broadly smiling-- swims into focus, pendulumning a bit as he holds the locket out before him. Once, before he was Celegorm the Cruel, he was Celegorm the Fair, and he is as radiant as a midsummer morning. ]

We moved to defeat the Worms because it was necessary, Lady; and no doubt we will defeat each other likewise, if it is the only manner of returning home, or winning succor in this strange place.

But whatever the future holds, you are well met, Deedlit. I am called Celegorm, and am glad for your company.