(The smile leaves him flustered, the silver of his eyes brightening as his emotions clear. Curufin has a strong effect on him; every smile, every frown, every gentle word is engraved on his heart, remaking the pieces Sauron had left behind.)

I learned from the best. (He rests their heads together, sensing his father as clearly as Curufin senses him. They are indeed reconciled; there is not an ounce of anger in Celebrimbor's heart.)

I have my gift. (Cradling the back of Curufin's head, he kisses one of his temples, giving him a shy, thrilled grin.) You are not cold or angry; you have not shut me out or pretended I deserved what befell me. I can live with you as if none of it happened. There is little else that could make this life better for me.