*does look up and though his expression is somewhat guarded, there is (as ever) a glimmer of hope in his eyes* I see.
*stands up again so that you and he are on a level once more* *with genuine feeling* I am glad. *rubs his hands together* It's been - it's been a long time, Erestor. *and though he is rarely this incisive, he is always this direct* I had wondered if you would come back to (us) Gondolin.