True enough! Some must learn off their own mistakes, I guess.

[ Maglor shakes his head and manages a small smile ]

Nay - do not apologise. The memory may be bitter but thete is joy in the reunion unhoped for. I do not mind. It must be a strange thing for you, I suppose, to hear of such a large family as ours. You said you were the king's fosterling? Were there no others of your kin to take you in? Forgive me for prying - it is only that I grieve that times became so desperate for your folk.