*turns a very convincing expression of puzzlement on Erestor* Don't tell me he hasn't heard you complaining about how much furniture you had to haul on your days off. *and to you, smiling again* Yes, the Flower's finished. You should see the grounds, when you have a chance. They were impressive a few weeks ago and they've only gotten more beautiful since, or so I'm told. *(and that's about as much detail as you're likely to get from him on the subject of rebuilding)*
my cab'll be here in an hour or so
*puts two and two together and concludes that you can't have been here very long, either, if Erestor's bringing you to work with him (it can't be especially fun for either of you, and Erestor would have gotten around to continuing introductions before today, too)*
Ah. Tough break. *his tone suggesting only that he has a lot of work to see to (not a lie), and not anything like what it really is* I'll leave you to it, then, if you don't mind. My inbox gets lonely and the payback happens in reams. But I'm sure you'll be back to Gondolin soon, Doc?