[ Curufin is relieved that his mother is so accepting. Not all Elves are. ] Thank you, Mother, for understanding.

He does make me happy. But we can never know the future. A long time ago in another world, a wise friend of mine told me that love is not about the past or the future, but only about the present. I've long since resolved to be happy while I can, with whomever loves me and is loved by me, and be grateful for such love.