"I have?" That made more tears well up in his eyes. Fingon didn't feel brave or worthy. "Father-"

He trailed off as he looked away. "I am pretty sure I died. There was a battle and I wasn't strong enough. I felt the blow on my head and then there was darkness. I didn't rule a long time and while I did, I couldn't hold off Morgoth," he said in a rush, unable to look at Fingolfin.

"Everyone was right. I was useless," he said softly as he let go of his father.