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[prophesiedone]

I make headway and this kriffing place pushes me back. It makes me remember -

Have you ever thought that, maybe, you are beginning to regret everything? I try not to think that way; it doesn't do me any good - it only makes me miserable. But if I could go back, I think I would do some things differently. I might listen to Obi-Wan more before he -

Luke? Are you around? I just... I want you to know...

Damnit, this should be private -

[Private to Luke.]

I don't regret you or... Your sister or your mother. I didn't want you to get the wrong idea. It's more me, I guess. I've had a lot of time here to see my failures and how they could have been prevented.

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[bythewaves]

I have long regretted the deeds my hands have done. And yet, it was not all evil, nor terrible. And I know myself well enough to know that no matter what I wish, I would not choose differently - it was for love, that I damned myself, so no matter how badly I hate it, I know that I would do it again.

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[prophesiedone]

Were you successful in protecting those you love? Is that why you don't regret it?

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[bythewaves]

No. Not all. I lost my brothers, my father, my wife...my family are almost all dead. And yet...I have seen the morning come back to the world. Elrond and Elros lived, and by their efforts and descendents has Hope returned to the world. Galadriel lived, and in her was kept alive the memory of our joy. It is enough.

voice

[prophesiedone]

I don't have that sort of reassurance.

I don't have any reassurance beyond my children living, somehow, and having at least one grandchild. I'm sure all of them hate me.

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[bythewaves]

Men do not. And yet, Elros chose mortality and died without regret, chosing to hope in the strength of his children. It took thousands of generations, but he was right to do so.

One is here is he not - have you asked him?

voice

[prophesiedone]

He didn't do anything to feel guilty about, I suspect. [Like killing younglings.] If...

If he wants to talk about it.

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[bythewaves]

[ That actually makes Maglor snort a little ]

Sorry! I did not mean to laugh. You just reminded me of when he was younger and...shall we say, 'creative'. But no. He luved a good life, and was a beloved king, husband and father. [ so fondly paternal ]

But he could have chosen as Elrond did, you know, to stay and fight. It takes courage for both paths. Elros was never the sort to dwell in the past. He gave all he could and went out of the world in peace.

You should. He might surprise you.