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This is fabulous-only thing, why is Malris being addressed as though he was Lindir's King?
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The deference and formality, even the use of the word "leave", were carefully considered. Lindir has many faults but excessive pride is not on the list. He has always regarded Malris as his "better". The two have known each other several thousand years, yet are now about to part ways: Lindir to Middle-earth, and Malris to the West. This is no small thing. Moreover, Lindir has serious doubts about what is in that Tower and fears that Malris will not emerge alive.
Given this scenario, Lindir prefers a graceful, formal exit rather than the emotional scene that would likely result were he to expose his very real sorrow and regret. Lindir would also assume that Malris knew him well enough to sense that, beneath the formaility and deference, lay a wealth of genuine feeling. My post stands as written.
