[The perception of Thranduil's abandonment left a mark just as deep and scorched as the dragon fire he witnessed as a young dwarf. It stained all interaction since. Indeed, Elrond had done him a favor, but he had been right, hadn't he? He would've stopped them if Gandalf hadn't intervened.
He could not easily rationalize Galadriel and Celebrian's actions like that. The suspicion he sharpened in order to protect his people makes him feel like he was thrashing against stone, just making his own knuckles scraped and bloodied.
And for that matter, who was he protecting now with his resolve?]
...Even if I were inclined, there would be nothing that I can do for you until my arm is healed. And I need to think more upon the matter.
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[The perception of Thranduil's abandonment left a mark just as deep and scorched as the dragon fire he witnessed as a young dwarf. It stained all interaction since. Indeed, Elrond had done him a favor, but he had been right, hadn't he? He would've stopped them if Gandalf hadn't intervened.
He could not easily rationalize Galadriel and Celebrian's actions like that. The suspicion he sharpened in order to protect his people makes him feel like he was thrashing against stone, just making his own knuckles scraped and bloodied.
And for that matter, who was he protecting now with his resolve?]
...Even if I were inclined, there would be nothing that I can do for you until my arm is healed. And I need to think more upon the matter.