Would there ever be enough? They'd been apart for so very long. Elrond spent a long moment just to kiss her, only pulling back when they both needed air. She wanted a story? He smiled as his heart worked to calm, and his arms tugged her just a little closer.

"Have I told you of the dwarven company that came through Imladris?" He knew he hadn't. But he was greedy for her voice, even just a laugh or a breath. Just to prove she was alive. "How Lindir fretted over the mess they made of the stores?"