[ Curufin has so much experience with thoughts that are the exact opposite of optimistic that he has no trouble with the idea that others have them. Even Atem. ]

Atem, you're strong, as I was saying. And a strong person has strong emotions -- the whole spectrum! -- joy, sorrow, love, hate, confidence, fear, compassion, anger. You don't have to be less than you are. Not when you're around me, anyway.