Because there had been the chance, and he'd felt he'd had to take it. It had just not worked out, and for that, he knew he had a lot to make up to his son. He'd spend that time here, where there was time.

Fingolfin tugged on a lock of his son's hair, but didn't push him away. He wouldn't ever push Fingon away. "Calm yourself. I have every confidence in you and your leadership skills."