*with some surprise* But it's New Year's Eve. Surely you're having some sort of celebration tonight? I know Dad's having some sort of do at the Palace so you'd be more than welcome to join in there. I'm catching up with some old friends from Uni. *rather feeling as though he's forcing the conversation (a very odd experience when talking to you)* It should be a mad one. I should probably let Káni know she's on clean-up duty tomorrow.
How have you been?
*brightly* Good, good. Busy in Lindon. Could use a second-in-command and Elrond doesn't seem inclined to desert his patients. Brí might be up for the job, though I'm quite happy to advertise. Are you open to leaving Gondolin?