Ordinarily he is unimpressed with Galadriel, considering her a ruler who never really earned the respect she is given. Now, though, there is an overwhelming sense of relief in her presence, as if he is a child whose mother has returned to take over from here. He knows it's not that simple, but having her here seems like it should make things easier even if it never did before.]
Galadriel.
[Dwarf-braids are in his still-damp hair, beads and a clasp of their make, an unusual sight on him of all people. The beads fall forward with their braids as he bows his head more in relief and exhaustion than in reverence.]
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Ordinarily he is unimpressed with Galadriel, considering her a ruler who never really earned the respect she is given. Now, though, there is an overwhelming sense of relief in her presence, as if he is a child whose mother has returned to take over from here. He knows it's not that simple, but having her here seems like it should make things easier even if it never did before.]
Galadriel.
[Dwarf-braids are in his still-damp hair, beads and a clasp of their make, an unusual sight on him of all people. The beads fall forward with their braids as he bows his head more in relief and exhaustion than in reverence.]
Mae l'ovannen.
[He does not lift his head.]