"I think so! Although the only dwarf I've ever met was Lord Gimli, who young Legolas assures all and sundry is a most unique specimen!"

Which is very cute and all, but Nerdanel is pretty sure Legolas is exagerating juuuuuuuust a bit.

"Oh." She breathes, relief in every line of her. "Oh, thank you. That helps. Thank you." Her Maitimo might be able to heal, then. Perhaps he will return to her in truth. Perhaps Caranthir will put aside his anger, and Celegorm his rage, and Curufin his fear. Perhaps her Ambarussar will return to her.

Perhaps even, one day, her husband.