*nods, thinking he hears something else in that, as well (it will take time for you to test him)* I know. And if I fail at some point—which I probably will, I'm making it up as I go—I'll just have to get up and try it again.
*watches you closely, reading your expression* *gently* It was me learning to fix me, yes. But I was tearing strips off the rest of you, too, and that had to stop.
*hesitates only a heartbeat before closing the distance between them* Glorfindel, I broke your trust. *lays a hand on your shoulder (lightly, testing)* I hurt you. I am sorry.