"Most do not seek relationships knowing that end." even if it is inevitable for their kind. Maedhros brings Maglor's hand to his cheek, closing his eyes.

"I love you, Kano. I am not the best for you - or for anyone - but I do love..." and that makes everything chaotic in his mind and heart. Love should never be a burden, yet can it be anything else coming from him?

"They sound like children." he smiles faintly, shakily, recalling Elrond and Elros - as well as all the siblings who came before, "We should make honey-cakes immediately."